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Word	Meaning	Advanced
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
nostalgia	n: a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past
colossal	adj: extremely large and impressive
encyclopedia	n: a comprehensive reference work containing articles on a wide range of subjects or numerous aspects of a particular field or discipline, usually arranged alphabetically or thematically
hometown	n: the town or city where one was born or grew up
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
Wikipedia	n: an online encyclopedia that allows users to contribute and edit articles collaboratively; a vast and frequently updated repository of information on a wide range of topics
preferable	adj: more desirable or suitable than another option; more favored or favored over something else; better or more advantageous
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
mount	v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone
spin	v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented
bulge	v: to protrude or extend outward
earthling	n: a human being; a person who inhabits the planet Earth, often used in science fiction or in a humorous context to refer to humans in comparison to beings from other planets
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
equator	n: an line of latitude that separates Earth’s northern and southern hemispheres and has a radius of around 40,075 kilometers (24,901 miles)
summit	n: the highest point of a mountain or hill; a meeting of heads of state or government to discuss important issues
immediately	adv: now or without delay
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
exclamation	n: a sudden outcry or shout, especially one expressing strong emotion
eureka	n: exclamation of triumph on discovering something; realization or sudden insight
bingo	n: a game of chance in which players match numbers on a card with randomly drawn numbers to be the first to complete a specific pattern or sequence; sudden realization, success, or achievement
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
browse	v: to shop around in a leisurely and casual way; to look through a book, magazine, Internet, etc., casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular; (of an animal) to feed on plants
alphabet	n: a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
sidetrack	v: to divert or deflect from the main topic or goal; to cause someone or something to take a different direction or course
nowadays	adv: at the current time, in comparison to the past
encircle	v: to form a circle or ring around something or someone; to surround or encompass something or someone completely
tropical	adj: originating in, located in, or characteristic of the tropics
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
cartographer	v: a person who creates or produces maps, typically by gathering or analyzing geographic data and using specialized software or tools
latitude	n: the distance of a place north or south of the earth’s equator, measured in degrees; freedom from normal restraints in conduct
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
astronomical	adj: relating to astronomy or the study of celestial bodies and phenomena; very large or immense in scale or magnitude
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
tilt	v: to incline or bend from a vertical position; (noun) the act of inclining or the state of being inclined or leaning to one side
steady	adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
drift	v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction
rainforest	n: a forest rich in biodiversity that is generally found in tropical settings with heavy annual rainfall
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
tribe	n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
virtually	adv: almost completely
exotic	adj: originating from or characteristic of a foreign country or culture; strikingly unusual, uncommon, or intriguing
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
leopard	n: a large wild cat that has yellow-brown fur with black spots and lives in Africa and southern Asia
poison	n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly
dart	n: a small narrow pointed object, sometimes with feathers to help it fly, that is thrown or shot; (verb) to move along rapidly and lightly
boa	n: a type of large, nonvenomous snake that is often found in tropical regions, which kills its prey by suffocation, wrapping its body tightly around the animal until it can no longer breathe; a type of scarf or neckwear that is made from feathers, fur, or a combination of both
constrict	v: to make something narrow or tight, often restricting movement or flow; to become narrow or tighter
beetle	n: an insect having a hard shell-like back covering its wings
grocery	n: a shop that sells food and other household items
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
scavenger	n: an animal or bird that feeds on carrion, dead animals, or other scavenged material; a person who searches for and collects discarded or unwanted items, often to sell or reuse them
flesh	n: the soft substance composing the body of a person or animal, as opposed to bones and other structures
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
dung	n: solid waste from animals, especially from large animals such as cattle and horses; (verb) to fertilize or dress with animals’ excrement
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
hatchling	n: a young bird, reptile, or fish that has emerged from its egg
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
renew	v: to begin or resume something again after an interruption
scarab	n: a type of beetle often associated with ancient Egyptian culture, known for its distinctive shape and the religious and symbolic meanings it held in ancient times
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
breast	n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth
Pharaoh	n: the title of the ancient Egyptian kings
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
flirt	v: to talk or behave as if sexually attracted to someone, without serious intentions; (noun) a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
firefly	n: a flying nocturnal insect common in warm regions with a tail that shines in the dark
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
pheromone	n: a chemical substance produced by an animal that is secreted into the environment and that affects the behavior or physiology of others of its species
urchin	n: a poor and mischievous young child, usually living on the street or in a disadvantaged community; a small, spiny marine animal with a round body and long, pointed spines
aphrodisiac	n: a substance that is believed to enhance sexual desire or performance
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
enzyme	n: a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction
breakdown	n: a failure or collapse of a system or organization
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
sympathetic	adj: feeling, showing, or expressing kindness or compassion to somebody who is hurt, sad, or in a problematic situation
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
sympathy	n: the feeling of being sorry for someone who is experiencing a difficult or unpleasant situation; understanding or sharing someone else’s feelings or emotions
voodoo	n: a religion or set of spiritual beliefs and practices that originated in West Africa and the Caribbean, characterized by the worship of spirits, ritual dance, and the use of talismans and charms; also used to describe something mysterious, inexplicable, or magical
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
imitation	n: a duplicate of anything, particularly something valuable; the act of replicating someone or something
imitate	v: to copy the speech, behavior, appearance, etc. of someone or something
cave	n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground
humankind	n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth
artwork	n: the pieces of art, such as pictures and photographs used in books, magazines, etc.
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
paleolithic	adj: of or relating to the second period of the Stone Age, which represents almost the entire period of prehistoric human technology
tube	n: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape
avatar	n: (the concept in Hinduism) a god appearing in human or superhuman or animal form; a graphical representation of a user or the user’s character or persona in online games, chat rooms, etc.
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
trivia	n: details or information that are unimportant
freak	n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected
chimpanzee	n: a small, very intelligent ape found in west and central Africa with black or brown fur
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
troglodyte	n: a person who lived in a cave or a hermit; someone who is seen as primitive, reclusive, or socially backward
dweller	n: a person or animal that lives in a particular place or region; an inhabitant of a specific location
savannah	n: a mixed forest and grassland ecosystem where the trees are far enough apart that the canopy doesn’t close
lag	v: to move or develop so slowly that you are behind other people, organizations, etc.
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
uncanny	adj: strange or mysterious, often in a way that is unsettling
creep	v: to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually to avoid being seen or heard
irresistible	adj: impossible to resist or refuse; very attractive, appealing, or compelling
smack	v: to hit something or someone with force, often making a loud noise; to deliver a sharp criticism or rebuke
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
skeleton	n: the structure of bones in a human or animal body, or a framework of bones or other material that supports a plant
landmark	n: a notable or important event, place, or achievement; a significant object or feature that serves as a reference point
weightless	adj: having no weight or feeling as if one has no weight, often related to zero gravity or outer space
re-entry	n: a return to a previous state or condition; the return of a spacecraft or missile into the Earth’s atmosphere during descent
cosmonaut	n: a Russian astronaut or space traveler; a person trained to travel and work in space, particularly as part of the Soviet or Russian space program
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
stature	n: the height of a human or animal body; the level of respect or reputation that a person or entity holds in a particular community
heroism	n: great courage or bravery, especially in the face of danger or adversity; the act of sacrificing oneself for a noble cause
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
malnourished	adj: not getting enough of the right type of food to stay healthy and strong
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
mud	n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay
hut	n: a small, simple, and often crude shelter or dwelling, typically made of natural materials such as wood or mud
cramped	adj: not having enough space for the people in it; uncomfortably small or restricted
capsule	n: a small, enclosed container often used for holding medicines or supplements or for transporting payloads in spacecraft; a small, elongated structure within the body, such as a joint or a gland
rocket	n: a large tube-shaped object that moves very first by a stream of gases let out behind it, used for space travel or as a weapon
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
tribute	n: a payment, gift, or other forms of recognition made in honor of or submission to another person or entity
synchronize	v: to happen or cause to happen at the same time or rate
orbit	n: the path of an object around a celestial body, especially a planet, star, or moon, under the influence of gravity; (of medicine) the bony cavity in the skull that houses the eyeball and its associated structures, like muscles, nerves, and blood vessels
mesmerize	v: to captivate or fascinate; to hold the complete attention of
tolerance	n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
spheroid	n: a three-dimensional geometric shape resembling a sphere but broader at the equator than at the poles, often used to describe the shape of planets, celestial bodies, or sports balls
billiards	n: a game played on a large table with cues and balls, where players use a cue stick to strike the balls and score points by hitting them into pockets or against each other
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
astronaut	n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
presumably	adv: believed to be true or likely based on the available evidence, or supposed to be the case without definite proof
slight	adj: very small in degree or amount