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Word	Meaning	Advanced
reticent	adj: disposed to be silent or uncommunicative; restrained or reluctant to speak; inclined to keep one’s thoughts or feelings to oneself
arrest	v: to take into custody
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
tenant	n: a person or group who occupies or has temporary possession of a property or space owned by someone else, typically through a rental agreement or lease
instrument	n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work
satellite	n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc.
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
Venus	n: the planet second in order from the sun
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
microwave	n: a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths ranging from about one millimeter to one meter and frequencies between 300 MHz (0.3 GHz) and 300 GHz; an electric oven that cooks food by exposing it to high-frequency electromagnetic radiation, which causes the food molecules to vibrate and heat up quickly
radiation	n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health
ionosphere	n: the region of the Earth’s atmosphere that starts at about 50 kilometers above the surface and extends into outer space, containing a high concentration of ions and free electrons
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
spacecraft	n: a vehicle designed to travel through space, typically carrying astronauts or scientific instruments
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
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
oxide	n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
veil	n: a piece of fine cloth worn by women to cover or conceal the face; (verb) to cover, conceal, or obscure
smog	n: a type of air pollution that forms a mixture of smoke and fog resulting from the combustion of fossil fuels, industrial activity, and motor vehicle emissions in urban areas
sulfur	n: (also sulphur) a chemical element with the symbol S and atomic number 16, found in many minerals and sulfur compounds, often used in the production of fertilizers, rubber, paper, and other industrial applications
acid	n: sour; water-soluble chemicals with a sour flavor; any of a variety of generally liquid compounds capable of reacting with and occasionally dissolving other materials
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
calculation	n: the act or process of using numbers to judge an amount of something
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
atmospheric	adj: about or located in the earth’s atmosphere
composition	n: the different parts of something’s elements or ingredients; the way in which the different components are organized; a piece of music written by someone
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
resigned	adj: having accepted something unpleasant or difficult, particularly a job or situation, without complaint or resistance; accepting one’s fate or circumstances
principal	adj: most important, main, or chief
investigator	n: a person whose job is to conduct an investigation or inquiry into something, often to gather information or evidence
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
humanity	n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc.
physicist	n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
measurement	n: the act or process of finding something’s size, quantity, or degree
infrared	adj: relating to or denoting electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength just longer than that of red light but shorter than that of microwave radiation, used for sensing heat and for remote control
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
blanket	n: a large piece of soft material used to cover or wrap a person or thing to keep them warm; (adjective) broad in scope or content
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
exceed	v: to surpass or go beyond a limit, expectation, or requirement; to be better or greater than anticipated or desired
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
shifting	adj: constantly changing or moving
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
drought	n: a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain, leading to a shortage of water and often causing damage to crops and other vegetation
prone	adj: inclined or likely to do something or to show a particular characteristic, especially something bad; lying face downward
erosion	n: the wearing away of rock, soil, or land by natural processes such as wind or water
fable	n: a short story, often with animal characters, that teaches a general truth or a moral lesson
testify	v: to provide evidence or give a statement under oath, often in a legal or formal setting, such as a court of law; to bear witness to or affirm the truth of something based on personal knowledge or experience
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
testimony	n: a formal written or spoken statement that something is true, especially one given in court; something that serves as evidence
emphasize	v: to give or show particular importance to something
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
vapor	n: a mass of tiny liquid drops in the air
latent	adj: existing but not yet expressed, active, or visible; hidden or dormant
rainfall	n: the amount of rain that falls in a specific location at a particular moment
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
time-consuming	adj: requiring a significant amount of time or effort to complete
distracted	adj: having one’s attention diverted or divided; being unable to concentrate because of being preoccupied or worried
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
alter	v: to cause to change or make different
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
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
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
geophysical	adj: relating to the physical characteristics and processes of the Earth and its surrounding atmospheres, such as geology, meteorology, and oceanography
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
headquarter	n: the central office or location from which a business or organization is managed
explicit	adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
approval	n: the belief that someone or something is good or acceptable
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
restriction	n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something
censorship	n: the act or process of suppression or restriction of any portions of books, films, news, etc. that are judged obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
justify	v: to provide a valid or reasonable explanation, reasoning, or evidence in support of a belief, action, or decision; to defend or vindicate something as right or valid
delete	v: to remove something, especially that has been written; to wipe out digitally or magnetically recorded information
urgency	n: the quality of being very important and needing to be dealt with immediately
physics	n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
temporary	adj: not lasting or be used for a very long
imbalance	n: a situation in which two or more things are not equal or equally treated
radiate	v: to spread out or emit something, such as light or heat, in all directions
quantity	n: the amount or number of something; magnitude
pipeline	n: a very long large tube that is usually underground and is used for carrying liquid or gas for long distances
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
reservoir	n: a natural or artificial lake used to store water for community use; a large or extra supply of something
measured	adj: done with careful consideration or calculated precision; controlled or regulated in manner or speech; deliberate and thoughtful
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
substantial	adj: fairly large in size, value, or importance
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
meter	n: a device used to measure the amount of a particular substance or attribute, such as length, volume, or time; (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
watt	n: a standard unit for measuring electrical power
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
atomic	adj: of or relating to atom (= the smallest component of an element)
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
stabilize	v: to become or cause to become steady or unlikely to give way
ppm	n: an abbreviation for “parts per million,” used to express the concentration of a substance in a solution or mixture
restore	v: to repair or return something or someone to a previous good state or position
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
solar	adj: of, from, or relating to the sun
variation	n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
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
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
derive	v: to obtain or receive something from a source
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
sediment	n: the substance that forms a solid layer at the bottom of the liquid
snowflake	n: a small, thin, delicate piece of snow; a person, especially a young person, who is perceived as overly sensitive, easily offended, or with an inflated sense of entitlement
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
correlation	n: a statistical relationship between two variables in which one variable is affected by the other; a reciprocal relation between two or more facts, numbers, etc.
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
vice	n: wrongdoing or wicked behavior; (in the form of vice versa) with the order reversed; (as a prefix) someone with a job immediately below a particular person
lag	v: to move or develop so slowly that you are behind other people, organizations, etc.
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
sunlight	n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun
latitude	n: the distance of a place north or south of the earth’s equator, measured in degrees; freedom from normal restraints in conduct
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
methane	n: a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH4 with no smell or color, often used as a fuel
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
oscillate	v: to swing or move back and forth like a pendulum or a wave; to fluctuate or alternate between two points or states; to hesitate or be indecisive
initiate	v: to begin or start something; to teach the basics or fundamentals of something to somebody; to formally admit someone into a group or organization
permafrost	n: a layer of soil that is permanently below freezing, usually in polar regions
grace	n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal
gravity	n: the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or towards any other physical body having mass; a manner that is solemn
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
cubic	adj: having the shape of a cube or being of three dimensions; measured in units that are the third power of a linear unit
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
thereafter	adv: after that; subsequently
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
disintegrate	v: break or cause to break into small fragments
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
shoreline	n: a line that separates land and sea
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
unthinkable	adj: too unlikely or shocking to imagine or accept
devastation	n: the act of causing great destruction or damage, often on a large scale
reprehensible	adj: deserving of criticism or condemnation due to being morally wrong, shameful, or improper
denial	n: a statement that something is not true or does not exist
exterminate	v: to destroy completely, often referring to the eradication of pests or weeds
monarch	n: a person who rules a country, such as a king or queen
butterfly	n: a diurnal insect typically has a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad, colorful wings
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
panel	n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something
extinction	n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth
business-as-usual	adj: continuing or proceeding in the same way as usual, despite adverse events or circumstances
heatwave	n: a prolonged period of hot and dry weather, often accompanied by high humidity and extreme temperatures; a sensation of intense heat, often caused by exposure to hot or humid conditions
exceptional	adj: standing out from others in a noteworthy or superior way, unusually good or impressive; representing an exception or deviation from the norm
deviate	v: to depart from an established course or plan; to change direction or take a different route or approach
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
anomaly	n: something or someone that deviates from what is expected or normal, often in a way that is difficult to explain or understand
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
vacation	n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure
accumulate	v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time
enthusiastic	adj: having or showing great excitement, interest, or eagerness; energetic or passionate about something
immoral	adj: not conforming to accepted society’s standards of honesty or morality
spiral	n: a curve that coils around a central point and gets progressively farther away from it as it goes around
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
electron	n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
capita	n: a Latin word meaning “head,” used to express the amount for each person; any head or headlike expansion on a structure, as on a bone
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
dime	n: an American or Canadian coin worth one-tenth of a dollar
dividend	n: a sum of money paid regularly, typically quarterly, by a company to its shareholders out of its profits or reserves
stimulate	v: to encourage something to develop or become more active; to stir the feelings or emotions
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
requirement	n: something that is needed or wanted
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
republican	n: a person who supports or advocates for a particular form of government, typically one that has an elected head of state rather than a monarch; a member or supporter of the Republican Party in the United States
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
transparent	adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely
enlarge	v: to make something bigger or larger; to become bigger or larger
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
sever	v: to break or separate something by cutting, especially suddenly and forcibly
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
subsidize	v: to pay part of the cost of something to support an organization, activity, etc. financially
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
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
extract	n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
removal	n: the act of taking something away or off from a particular place
frack	v: to inject water and chemicals into the ground at high pressure to fracture the rock and release the gas or oil, especially to extract them
tar	n: a thick, sticky substance that is dark in color and is commonly used for road surfacing or as a material for roofing; a common byproduct of burning coal or wood
sand	n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
shale	n: a sedimentary rock formed from the accumulation of fine-grained clay, silt, or mud, often used in construction or as a source of fuel
arctic	adj: of or relating to the region around the North Pole or the Arctic Ocean; very cold
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
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
disintegration	n: the process of something breaking down or falling apart physically or metaphorically; the state of being weakened or destroyed
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
intensify	v: to increase or make something increase in extent or strength
severely	adv: very badly or seriously
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
famine	n: a severe shortage of food, often caused by drought, war, or economic reasons
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
asteroid	n: a small rocky body orbiting the sun, typically in the region between Mars and Jupiter
collision	n: an instance of two or more objects or entities crashing into each other, usually resulting in damage, impact, or conflict
dither	v: to be indecisive or unsure about something; to tremble or shake with nervousness or excitement
divert	v: to change the course or direction of something, often away from a specific path or target; to entertain or amuse someone, often to distract them from a problem or concern; to appropriate something for a different purpose
reduction	n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree
alarm	n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger
owe	v: to be under a moral or legal obligation to pay or do something in return for something received;