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Word	Meaning	Advanced
passionate	adj: showing intense emotion or strong feeling; characterized by great enthusiasm or zeal; deeply committed to a cause or belief
wilderness	n: a large, uncultivated, and sparsely populated area of land, often dense with trees and other vegetation; a region or area that is largely uninhabited, untouched by human development, or not subject to commercial exploitation
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
leopard	n: a large wild cat that has yellow-brown fur with black spots and lives in Africa and southern Asia
episode	n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is
studied	adj: deliberately considered or scrutinized; carefully thought out or planned
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
personality	n: a person’s distinct combination of character, behavioral, temperamental, emotional, and mental traits that define them as an individual and set them apart from others
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
prime	adj: main or most important; basic; (prime number, noun) a natural number greater than 1 that cannot be formed by multiplying two smaller natural numbers (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7, 11 and 13)
baobab	n: a type of African tree with a large, bulbous trunk and sparse branches that often looks upside-down; also known as the “tree of life” due to its ability to store water during droughts
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
destine	v: to determine or set the course of something in advance, often in a way that seems predetermined or inevitable; to specify or choose someone or something for a particular fate or outcome
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
individualism	n: the habit or principle of being independent and self-reliant
seductive	adj: tempting or alluring attractively or persuasively; often used to describe a person, behavior, or idea that is intended to lure or entice someone into a specific action or belief
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
lightning	n: a flash, or several flashes, of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere, or something resembling such a flash
bolt	n: a metal bar that slides across to lock a door or window closed; a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder; (verb) to move or jump suddenly
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
shower	n: a brief period of rain; a device that emits a spray of water for washing oneself; a party or celebration in which gifts are given to someone, often in anticipation of a major life event such as a wedding or the birth of a child
pungent	adj: having a strong, sharp odor or taste
stun	v: to make a person or an animal unconscious or dizzy, especially by hitting them on the head; to make someone surprised or shocked greatly
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
cub	n: a young of certain carnivorous mammals such as lion, bear, wolf, etc.; an awkward, rude, and inexperienced boy
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
deaf	adj: lacking the ability to hear, or having impaired hearing; unresponsive or unaware of certain sounds or signals
thicket	n: a dense group of trees, shrubs, or other plants, often forming an impenetrable barrier; a tangle or cluster of something that obstructs or impedes progress or movement
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
shiver	v: to shake or quiver with cold, fear, or excitement; to tremble or vibrate rapidly
greet	v: to say hello to someone; to express welcome on meeting someone
investigation	n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth
delta	n: a triangular area of low and flat land that is formed when a river flows into a larger body of water and deposits sediment; an object shaped like an equilateral triangle
swamp	n: an area of low-lying land that is flooded or saturated with water, often having a growth of natural vegetation
exhilarating	adj: making one feel very happy and lively; invigorating; providing a feeling of excitement or thrill
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
revelation	n: a fact that has been disclosed to others, especially a surprising one; the act of revealing or telling the fact or truth to others; communication of knowledge to humans by a divine or supernatural agency
sane	adj: mentally sound or normal; having a rational mind
prompt	v: to make someone decide to or try to do something, or to make something happen
envelop	v: to surround and cover completely; to encase
specialize	v: to become an expert in a specific career field, study, or business
buffalo	n: a large wild ox with shaggy hair found in Asia and North America
underestimate	v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
submerge	v: to put something under water or to go under water; to bury or hide something deeply or completely
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
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
gear	n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
seize	v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
crocodile	n: a large, carnivorous reptile with powerful jaws and a long, scaly body; native to tropical regions and often found in rivers and freshwater habitats
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
eternal	adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever
disturb	v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc.
hyena	n: a carnivorous mammal with a distinctive laugh-like vocalization, known for scavenging and hunting in packs
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
parallel	adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations
thug	n: a violent or criminal individual, especially one who is part of a group or gang
gang	n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity
warfare	n: the use of military force to achieve political, economic, or social objectives
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
interfere	v: to get involved in and prevent a process or activity from continuing
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
deprivation	n: a state of not having something, such as food or money, that you need for a pleasant life
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
cheek	n: either side of the face below the eye and between the nose and the jaw
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
token	n: something that serves as a symbol, sign, or expression of something else; a physical object representing a particular idea or concept
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
conservation	n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
precious	adj: uncommon and extremely valuable
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
vacate	v: to leave or give up possession of a place or position; to make a place or position empty
investigate	v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
phenomenal	adj: extremely good or impressive; outstanding
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
concerned	adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention
react	v: to take action in response to something
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
simulate	v: to make a pretense of someone’s behavior or looks; to reproduce something that exists in real life using computers, models, etc., usually for study or training purposes
growl	v: to make a low, guttural sound, usually similar to that of an animal, expressing anger, agitation, or disapproval
hiss	v: to make a sound similar to a sharp exhalation or steam escaping under pressure, often expressing disapproval, anger, or fear; to produce a sound that is shrill and prolonged, often resembling the hissing of a snake; (noun) a sound or noise made by a person or animal, characterized by a sharp, prolonged “s” sound
fan	n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
replace	v: to take the place of something
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
ceremony	n: a formal event or ritual, often religious or solemn
surrogate	adj: acting as a substitute or replacement for someone or something else; having a similar function or purpose
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
baboon	n: a large monkey with a dog-like snout and a long, curved tail found in Africa and Arabia
cling	v: to hold onto something tightly; to be closely attached to someone or something
fur	n: the hairy coat of a mammal, especially when fine, soft, and thick
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
unpredictable	adj: not capable of being foreseen or calculated; not regular or certain
rough	adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
maternal	adj: relating to or characteristic of a mother; having feelings that are typical of a caring mother towards her child
instinct	n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true
womanhood	n: the state or condition of being an adult female; a term used to describe the social and cultural aspects of being a woman
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
initiative	n: the ability to act or make decisions independently and with confidence; a plan or action proposed or taken to address a problem or need
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
collective	adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people
fare	n: the price paid for travel on a particular mode of transportation, such as a train, bus, or plane; the cost of admission or entrance to an event or location
cheetah	n: a large, slender, and fast-running African cat with a yellowish-brown coat and black spots
plummet	v: to fall or drop suddenly and steeply; to decline rapidly or sharply
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
safari	n: an expedition, usually with a guide, for viewing or hunting wild animals, especially in Africa
immense	adj: extremely large or great
poach	v: to illegally hunt, fish, or take wildlife from private or protected land or waters without permission; to cook food by gently simmering it in a liquid, often with added spices or seasonings
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
paw	n: the foot of an animal that has claws or nails, such as a cat, dog, or bear; a person’s hand, especially a clumsy or heavy-handed one
eerily	adv: in a strange, weird, or unsettling manner; suggesting the presence of supernatural or mysterious elements
ironic	adj: using words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal or usual meaning, often for humorous or rhetorical effect
fate	n: the development of events beyond one’s control; destiny; the ultimate outcome or consequence of a situation or person’s actions
burgeon	v: to grow or develop rapidly, especially in a healthy or vigorous way
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
stroke	n: a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death; the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club, racket, etc.
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
complacency	n: a feeling of self-satisfaction or contentment, often resulting in a lack of motivation to improve or address problems
condone	v: to overlook, forgive, or show approval for an action or behavior that is wrong or disapproved of
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
far-off	adj: distant in time or space; remote; distant or unlikely to happen
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
habitat	n: the type of natural environment in which an organism or group usually lives or occurs
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
ecotourism	n: a form of tourism that involves responsible travel to natural areas while promoting conservation and local community development
revenue	n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
devoid	adj: completely lacking or free from something
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother