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Word	Meaning	Advanced
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
tsunami	n: a huge ocean wave caused by an earthquake, volcano, or other disturbance
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
grim	adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy
increasingly	adv: more and more
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
replace	v: to take the place of something
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
carbon	n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
coal	n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
fancy	v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
humidity	n: the amount of water vapor in the air, typically as a percentage of the maximum that the air could hold at that temperature
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
hectare	n: a unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
soaked	adj: completely wet; saturated or drenched with a liquid
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
evaporate	v: to turn a liquid into a gas; to become less intense and disappear gradually
uncover	v: to remove the cover from something; to discover something previously unseen or hidden
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
arid	adj: lacking in moisture or rainfall; dry and barren; lacking in interest, life, or vitality
grassland	n: a large area of land covered mainly by grass, with few or no trees, and typically used for grazing livestock
rainfall	n: the amount of rain that falls in a specific location at a particular moment
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
crust	n: a hard outer layer that forms on the surface of a liquid as it cools or on a solid as a result of exposure to air or moisture
algae	n: A simple plant that grows in or near water and lacks typical leaves and roots
runoff	n: the occurrence of surplus liquid such as water that exceeds the limit or capacity; another competition, election, race, etc., following a tie or inconclusive outcome
evaporation	n: the process of a liquid changing into a gas or vapor, often as a result of high temperatures or reduced pressure; the gradual disappearance or dissipation of something, such as money or resources
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
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
terminal	n: a building or place where buses, trains, or airplanes stop and where passengers or goods can be picked up or dropped off; (adjective) of or situated at the ends of a delivery route
livestock	n: farm animals and birds such as cows, sheep, and chickens
cattle	n: cows, bulls, and buffalos that are raised for their milk or meat as farm animals
graze	v: to feed on grass or other vegetation, especially by nibbling at it repeatedly; to break the skin of a body part by scraping
methane	n: a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH4 with no smell or color, often used as a fuel
laureate	n: a person who has been awarded an honor or a prize for achievement in a particular field, especially in literature or academia; a poet who is honored for achieving the highest level of excellence in a competition or for producing a lifetime body of work
caddy	n: a container or carrier for holding and transporting small items, such as tea or golf clubs
dusty	adj: covered with or characterized by dust; having a dry, powdery texture or appearance; having a lot of dust or dirt in the air
wildlife	n: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions
ecologist	n: a person who studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment; the state of being outside or directed toward or relating to the outside or exterior
reinforce	v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
marvelous	adj: causing wonder or astonishment; excellent
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
drumbeat	n: a regular, steady beat or rhythm, often used to accompany music or to mark the passage of time
deteriorate	v: to become worse in quality; to decline or degenerate
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
dynamite	n: a powerful explosive made from nitroglycerin, typically used in construction and mining; something that causes strong, sudden reactions or changes
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
evaluate	v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
blunder	n: mistake; the act of making a foolish error
grave	n: a place where a dead body is buried, typically marked by a headstone or other memorial; a very serious, solemn, or important matter; (verb) to carve, cut, or etch a design, inscription, or mark onto a hard surface, such as stone or metal; (adjective) serious, solemn, or weighty in nature
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
devote	v: to commit or dedicate oneself or one’s time, effort, or energy to a particular task or purpose
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
obtain	v: to get something, especially by making a great effort
attribute	v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses;
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
midday	n: noon; twelve o’clock in the middle of the day
greatly	adv: to an extraordinary extent or degree; very much
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
vegetation	n: plants in general, particularly those indigenous to a particular region or spot
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
ferocious	adj: very fierce, savage, or cruel
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
herd	n: a group of animals of the same type that live or are kept together as livestock
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
dung	n: solid waste from animals, especially from large animals such as cattle and horses; (verb) to fertilize or dress with animals’ excrement
urine	n: a liquid by-product of metabolism in humans and in many other animals that are released from the body when you urinate
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
periodic	adj: happening at regular intervals over a while
trample	v: to step heavily on something or someone, causing damage or injury
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
decay	n: the process or state of rotting or decomposition by natural causes such as the action of bacteria and fungi; (verb) to rot or decompose through natural causes
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
oxide	n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
smother	v: to cover or suffocate something or someone completely; to suppress or stifle a feeling or emotion
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
traditionally	adv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
pollutant	n: a substance or agent that pollutes or contaminates the environment, typically through release into the air, water, or soil
climatology	n: the scientific study of climate and weather patterns and their causes and effects
unthinkable	adj: too unlikely or shocking to imagine or accept
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
proxy	n: a person or entity that is authorized to act on behalf of another person or entity
mimic	v: to imitate someone’s speech, movement, or behavior, especially to make others laugh
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
humankind	n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth
foreground	n: the part of a view, picture, etc., that is nearest to the viewer
mulch	n: a protective covering, often made of organic materials such as wood chips, straw, or leaves, applied to the soil around plants to suppress weed growth, retain moisture, and provide insulation
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
vilify	v: to speak or write about someone or something in a way that is likely to make people have a very low opinion of them
dilemma	n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones
knowledgeable	adj: having or showing extensive knowledge, expertise, or understanding of a particular subject or field
human-made	adj: created or produced by humans; artificial
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
reinvent	v: to change something so drastically that it looks to be completely new
profession	n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
holistic	adj: relating to or dealing with the whole of something rather than just its parts
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
overnight	adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
yield	n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
shrub	n: a woody plant that is smaller than a tree and has several main stems emerging from the soil
virtually	adv: almost completely
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
buffalo	n: a large wild ox with shaggy hair found in Asia and North America
giraffe	n: a tall African mammal with a very long neck and legs, typically with distinctive brownish-yellow fur and dark patches; an animal often found in zoos and wildlife preserves
erode	v: to gradually wear away or break down (rock, soil, or other material) through the action of wind, water, or other natural agents; to gradually weaken or undermine (something) over time
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
centimeter	n: a unit of measurement of length in the metric system, equivalent to one-hundredth of a meter
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
gully	n: deep water-cut trench, especially after a prolonged downpour
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
steady	adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
flock	n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
horn	n: a hard, pointed, often curved part that grows on the top of the heads of some animals, such as sheep and cows; a noisemaker or musical instrument that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
breakdown	n: a failure or collapse of a system or organization
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
calculate	v: to judge or find out the amount or number of something by using mathematics
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
savory	adj: pleasing to the taste, especially by being salty, sour, or spicy rather than sweet
reclamation	n: the process of restoring or reclaiming something, particularly land or resources that have been damaged or depleted; the act of obtaining or recovering something that was lost or taken away
treble	n: the highest vocal or instrumental register, typically performed by a woman or child; a high-pitched sound or tone; three times as much of something or threefold
sigmoid	adj: relating to or shaped like the letter “S”
curve	n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
cheer	v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval