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Word	Meaning	Advanced
marine	adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
toxicology	n: the study of poisonous substances and their effects on organisms, including humans
concerned	adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention
gulf	n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
dispersant	n: a substance or agent that is used to disperse, scatter, or distribute particles or substances within a medium, often used in industrial processes or in environmental cleanup to break up and disperse oil spills, for example
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
mammal	n: any animal of which the female gives birth to live young, not eggs, and feeds her young on milk from her own body
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
substance	n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
staggering	adj: so shocking as to stun or overwhelm
regularly	adv: at regular intervals or times
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
extinct	adj: no longer in existence
Atlantic	adj: relating to or located near the Atlantic Ocean, which is the second-largest ocean on Earth, located between the continents of North and South America to the west and Europe and Africa to the east
seal	v: to close or fasten an envelope, etc. securely; (noun) a large marine mammal that chiefly lives in cold regions and comes on shore to breed
investigation	n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth
flame	n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger
retardant	n: a substance used to slow or prevent the spread of fire; a chemical added to a material to make it less flammable; (adjective) of or relating to something that slows down or inhibits a process or action
bromine	n: a chemical element with the symbol Br and atomic number 35, which is a reddish-brown volatile liquid halogen used in various industrial applications such as disinfectants, flame retardants, and pharmaceuticals
cushion	n: a soft, padded object that is used to make a hard surface more comfortable or to protect an object from damage
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
landfill	n: a site for the disposal of waste materials
treatment	n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness.
e-waste	n: electronic waste, particularly discarded electronic equipment such as computers, smartphones, and televisions
dump	v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
harbor	n: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
neurotoxin	n: a poisonous substance that damages or destroys nerve tissue and causes neurological damage or dysfunction; a toxin that specifically targets the nervous system
phase-out	n: the gradual and deliberate process of discontinuing or reducing the use or production of a particular product, service, or technology, often in favor of a newer or more efficient alternative
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
cocktail	n: a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice; an appetizer served as a first course at a meal
recipient	n: a person who receives something
regulation	n: an official rule made and maintained by a government or some other authority; the act of controlling or directing something according to a rule
behold	v: to look at and observe with attention
high-end	adj: of the highest quality or luxury, often used to describe expensive or exclusive products or services
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
ignite	v: to set on fire; to cause to start burning
regulate	v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
propaganda	n: information, ideas, or claims spread to influence public opinion or promote a particular cause or ideology
brainwash	v: to indoctrinate someone into a belief system or ideology by means of sustained persuasion or propaganda
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
consequently	adv: as a result or outcome of something
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
preliminary	adj: serving as a preparation for something more important or extensive; introductory; taking place before the main event or decision
column	n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument
dumb	adj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
slick	adj: smoothly polished and shiny; cleverly and smoothly done; well-organized and efficient
hazmat	n: abbreviation of Hazardous Material, referring to substances that pose a risk to human health and the environment
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
ferocious	adj: very fierce, savage, or cruel
sore	adj: painful or sensitive to the touch; inflamed or irritated; feeling deep distress, grief, or regret
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
haunted	adj: inhabited, visited, or frequented by ghosts or spirits; disturbed or troubled by persistent or disturbing memories or emotions
droplet	n: a small drop of liquid
disperse	v: to spread out or distribute over a broad region, or to cause something to do so
catching	adj: attracting attention or interest; likely to be noticed or remembered; appealing or compelling
plankton	n: tiny forms of plant and animal life that live in water or air on which other animals feed
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
wisp	n: a thin, delicate strand or vestige of something, such as smoke, vapor, or a piece of hair; a faint, barely perceptible indication or hint of something; a small creature or fairy, often depicted as a hovering, translucent figure
trade-off	n: a balance achieved between two desirable but incompatible features; an exchange that occurs as a compromise
wetland	adj: land that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, such as swamps, marshes, and bogs
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
marsh	n: a type of land that is always wet and has soft soil; swamp or bog
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
mangrove	n: a tropical coastal tree or shrub that grows in saline soil and has prop roots that help to stabilize it
coral	n: a rock-like substance created in the sea by groupings of specific types of small animals, commonly used in jewelry
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
darn	v: to mend a piece of clothing by sewing over a hole or tear with small, tight stitches
gallon	n: a unit for measuring volume, in the US, it is equal to about 3.79 liters, and in the UK, Canada, and other countries, it is equal to about 4.55 liters
plume	n: a large feather or group of feathers worn as an ornament or a symbol of achievement or distinction, especially on a hat
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
loom	v: to appear or take shape as a large, especially in a frightening way
messy	adj: disorganized and untidy
federal	adj: relating to a central government or national authority; refers to government policies, laws, or programs that are implemented at a national level rather than a state or local level
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
volatile	adj: likely to change rapidly or unexpectedly, or being unstable or explosive
petroleum	n: a flammable liquid consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons that occurs naturally in certain rock formations and can also be refined to produce fuels such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel
fume	v: to emit gas, smoke, vapor, or a strong, unpleasant odor; to show anger, irritation, or annoyance in a visible way; (noun) gas or vapor that is emitted from a substance, usually as a result of heating or combustion
solvent	adj: capable of dissolving other substances; having sufficient money to pay all outstanding debts; (noun) a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
rational	adj: based on reason or logic; using good judgment and sound thinking
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
spill	v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
cute	adj: attractive, especially in a childlike or youthful way
micelle	n: a tiny spherical structure that forms when certain molecules are dispersed in a liquid, such as a colloid or suspension, typically composed of molecules with a hydrophilic (water-loving) “head” and a hydrophobic (water-repellent) “tail”
lipid	n: any of a group of organic compounds, including fats, oils, and waxes, that are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents and are essential constituents of living cells
membrane	n: a soft, thin layer that forms animal or vegetable tissue
surfactant	n: a substance that reduces the surface tension between a liquid and a solid or between two liquids, typically used to stabilize or emulsify mixtures; a thin film or layer formed at the surface of a liquid
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
glob	n: a small, round mass or lump; a drop or blob of liquid or viscous substance
toxin	n: a poisonous substance produced by a living organism, such as a plant, animal, or microorganism; a chemical compound that can cause harm or illness to a living organism
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
awful	adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant
exposure	n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
efficiently	adv: in a way that produces maximum output with minimum effort or expense
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
hasten	v: to move or act quickly; to cause or encourage something to happen sooner or more rapidly; to accelerate or speed up
readily	adv: easily or willingly; without hesitation or difficulty; quickly or promptly
hydrocarbon	n: an organic compound consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon
synergy	n: the interaction of elements that, when combined, produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
cartwheel	n: a gymnastic move in which a person performs a spinning movement with the body held straight while moving sideways in a handstand position; the wheel of a cart
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
byproduct	n: a secondary or incidental product produced in the manufacture or synthesis of something else
metal	n: a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity, and often used as a structural material, a conductor of heat or electricity, or for decorative purposes
arsenic	n: a poisonous chemical element that occurs naturally in some rocks and minerals and is sometimes used in pesticides and wood preservatives
chromium	n: a metallic element with the symbol Cr and atomic number 24, commonly used in the production of alloys, electroplating, and stainless steel
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
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
derivative	n: something which is based on another thing or word or idea; a financial instrument whose value is based on another security
sorbitan	n: a chemical compound derived from sorbitol (sugar alcohol), often used as an emulsifier or stabilizer in the production of food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals
distill	v: to purify or refine; to extract the essential elements
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
certainty	n: the state of being certain
wildlife	n: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions
refuge	n: the state of being safe or protected from danger, trouble, or difficulty, or a place providing shelter or protection from them
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
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
vent	n: a small opening to escape or release gas, air, liquid, etc.; activity or process that frees or expresses strong creative energy or emotion
anguish	n: severe physical or emotional pain or suffering; distress or mental agony
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
fertilization	n: the process of joining a sperm and an egg to produce an embryo
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
indiscriminately	adv: done without any distinction or selection; randomly or without careful consideration
mixture	n: a combination of different elements, substances, or entities, usually in non-uniform proportions, resulting in a homogeneous or heterogeneous blend of physical or chemical properties
dose	n: a quantity or amount of medicine or a drug that is taken or administered at one time, typically measured out in specific units; a similar measure of exposure to a harmful substance or radiation
piscivorous	adj: describing an animal or organism that primarily feeds on fish
cob	n: a type of bread made from cornmeal, traditionally associated with Native American cuisine; the central hub or axis of a wheel or turbine; a small, delicately built horse, typically used for riding or light work
amber	n: a hard, translucent, yellow-orange or brownish-yellow fossil resin that is used in jewelry and ornamentation and often contains insects or other small organisms that were trapped inside when the resin was sticky; also used to describe the color that resembles this type of resin
tuna	n: a large fish of the mackerel family, found in warm seas; commonly used for commercial and sport fishing and as a food source for humans and other animals
shark	n: a long-bodied, mostly predatory marine fish that has sharp teeth and a pointed fin on its back; a person who is ruthless, greedy, and dishonest
gill	n: a respiratory organ of fish and some other aquatic animals that extracts dissolved oxygen from water and excretes carbon dioxide
respiratory	adj: relating to the organs and processes involved in breathing, such as the lungs and the act of inhaling and exhaling air
clog	v: to obstruct or block up (a passage, pipe, or system) with an accumulation of thick or sticky matter; to impede or hinder the progress or movement of something
pneumonia	n: an infection or inflammation of the lungs, typically caused by bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath
ingest	v: to take food or drink into the body, often through the mouth; to absorb or assimilate something, often used to describe the intake of information or knowledge
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
inhale	v: to breathe in air or a different substance, such as smoke
liver	n: a large organ in the body, involved in many metabolic processes, such as detoxification of the organism, and the synthesis of proteins
kidney	n: either of a pair of small organs in the body that filter waste products, especially urea, from the blood and excrete them and water in urine
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
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
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
unpleasant	adj: not enjoyable or comfortable
ulcer	n: a sore or erosion in the skin or mucous membrane, often caused by infection or inflammation; a persistent, painful cavity in the stomach or intestinal wall that can lead to digestive problems
lesion	n: a damaged or abnormal area of tissue in the body, usually caused by injury or disease
hypothesize	v: to form or present a theory or explanation without sufficient evidence; to speculate
trophic	adj: of or relating to feeding and nutrition; of or relating to the relationships between organisms and their food sources
cascade	n: a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls; a succession of stages or operations or processes or units
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
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
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
kelp	n: a large brown seaweed that grows in cold coastal waters
whale	n: a very large sea mammal that has a streamlined body and breathes through a blowhole on the head; a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
barnacle	n: a type of crustacean that attaches itself to hard surfaces underwater, such as rocks, ships, or docks; a metaphorical term used to describe a person or object that is difficult to remove or separate from another person or object
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
decimate	v: to destroy a significant portion of something or reduce by ten percent; to cause extensive destruction or severe damage; to drastically reduce in size or number
replace	v: to take the place of something
invasive	adj: spreading very quickly, and often aggressively, and difficult to stop
rip	v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly
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
secrecy	n: the state or quality of being kept hidden or private; the act of keeping something confidential or unknown to others
assess	v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree