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Word	Meaning	Advanced
voyage	n: a long journey, especially by sea or in space
unexplored	adj: not yet examined, investigated, or studied; lacking in knowledge or information; unknown or undiscovered
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
legend	n: an old story that may or may not be accurate regarding some persons and events; a well-known person who is admired by others for a long time, particularly in a particular field
marked	adj: having a noticeable feature or distinctive quality; easily noticeable or obvious
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
exploration	n: the activity of searching and finding out about something through a place
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
wondrous	adj: inspiring amazement or admiration; extremely beautiful and impressive
forebear	n: an ancestor or a precursor
monstrous	adj: extremely large or evil, or having a frightening appearance
envy	v: to experience a feeling of jealousy or resentment towards someone because of their possessions, qualities, or achievements; to desire to have something that someone else has; (noun) a feeling of resentment or jealousy towards someone else’s perceived advantage or success
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
seamount	n: an underwater mountain or volcano that rises from the ocean floor but does not reach the surface, often forming a peak or cone-shaped landform
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
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
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
habitat	n: the type of natural environment in which an organism or group usually lives or occurs
commons	n: the House of Commons, which is one of the two houses of Parliament; a piece of land or an area set aside for public use, often used for recreation or grazing livestock; a shared or public resource
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
outdated	adj: no longer useful or valid because of being old-fashioned
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
stakeholder	n: a person or group that has an interest or concern in something, especially a business
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
pioneer	n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
governance	n: the act or process of governing or managing a political, social, or economic entity; the systems or principles that guide such processes
basin	n: a natural depression or valley that is circular or oval on the surface of the earth, especially one that has water in it; a container with a bowl form that is typically used to hold food or liquids
conservation	n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
arena	n: a large, flat area, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
precaution	n: a measure taken in advance to prevent harm, danger, or injury; foresightfulness
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
belie	v: to contradict or show to be false or untrue; to give a false impression or disguise the true nature of something
notion	n: a general idea or understanding of something, particularly an abstract or complex concept; a belief or opinion, often one that is not based on solid evidence or facts
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
storage	n: the act or process of putting in and keeping something in a particular place for use in the future; an electronic memory device that can store information
oxygen	n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
shore	n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid
garbage	n: waste material, especially food waste and kitchen refuse
discharge	v: to release or let go of something or someone; to dismiss or terminate an employee or member of an organization; to emit or give off a substance or energy
regulate	v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws
patch	n: a small piece of material or fabric used to repair or reinforce a tear, hole, or damaged area; a small plot of land used for cultivation or a specific purpose
unbelievable	adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
dilution	n: the process of making something weaker, less concentrated, or less potent by adding or mixing in other substances; the act of reducing the strength or impact of an idea, principle, or tradition
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
prerequisite	adj: required as a necessary condition or qualification for something else; essential or fundamental to the success or achievement of something
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
conditional	adj: depending on a specific condition or circumstance; imposed or subject to certain conditions or restrictions
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
enforcement	n: the act of ensuring that rules, regulations, or laws are obeyed or implemented; the act of applying force or pressure to compel compliance with rules or laws
verify	v: to check that something exists or is true, or to prove that something is correct
convey	v: to express ideas, feelings, etc. so that it is known or understood by other people; to carry something from one place to another
doom	n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided
gloom	n: a state of darkness, sadness, or melancholy; a feeling of depression or lack of hope; a state of obscurity or uncertainty
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
conservationist	n: a person who advocates or acts to protect and preserve the environment and wildlife
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
trajectory	n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
fragile	adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged
coral	n: a rock-like substance created in the sea by groupings of specific types of small animals, commonly used in jewelry
fate	n: the development of events beyond one’s control; destiny; the ultimate outcome or consequence of a situation or person’s actions
trawl	v: to fish by dragging a net, often along the bottom of the ocean or river; to search or examine something thoroughly, often looking for a specific item or information
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
basement	n: a room or a part of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
paradigm	n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model
fishery	n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
assess	v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something
signify	v: to indicate, represent, or communicate something, especially an idea or concept, often through a symbol, gesture, or word
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
seabed	n: the bottom of a sea or ocean; the surface of the sea’s bed, which can be rocky, sandy, muddy, or covered with coral or other organisms
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
govern	v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services
optimist	n: a person who tends to expect the best in all things and to be hopeful and confident about the future
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
lever	n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily
rarely	adv: not happening often; infrequently; seldom
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
flavor	n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
coastline	n: the particular shape of the coast (= the shore of a sea or ocean) as seen from the sea
oceanic	adj: relating to or characteristic of the ocean or its inhabitants; having to do with the vast expanse of saltwater that covers most of the Earth’s surface
envelop	v: to surround and cover completely; to encase
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
aggregate	n: a collection or sum of different things often used to describe a total or combination of items
spawn	v: to lay eggs or to produce offspring; to cause something to develop
eel	n: a type of elongated, snake-like fish that lives in freshwater or saltwater and has a slimy, scaleless body and no pelvic fins
dwindle	v: to gradually decrease in size, amount, or strength; to become smaller
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
weed	n: a wild plant growing where it is not wanted and in competition with cultivated plants
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
juvenile	adj: relating to or characteristic of youth or young people; immature
aggregation	n: a collection or assembly of things or individuals; the act of bringing things or individuals together
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
mimic	v: to imitate someone’s speech, movement, or behavior, especially to make others laugh
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
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
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
jurisdiction	n: the extent or range of authority, power, or control exercised by a particular entity or organization, such as a government or court; the area within which such authority or control is exercised
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
spearhead	v: to lead or initiate an effort or campaign
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
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
spinning	n: the act of rotating rapidly around an axis; in the context of textiles, the process of twisting fibers together to form thread or yarn
someplace	adv: somewhere without specifying a particular or exact location
bay	n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
territorial	adj: related to a specific country’s ownership of land or water
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
phytoplankton	n: tiny little plants that float on the surface of the water and on which sea creatures feed
krill	n: a small, shrimp-like crustacean that is a major food source for many marine animals
virtually	adv: almost completely
intact	adj: undamaged and complete
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
commission	n: a formal instruction, command, or request given to a person or group; an official group of people entrusted by a government or other official body to control or enforce something
conserve	v: to protect something, especially the natural environment or culture, from change, damage, or destruction
marine	adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
authorize	v: to give official permission or approval for something to happen; to empower or give authority to someone or something
expansion	n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
captain	n: the leader of a group of people, especially who is in charge of a ship or aircraft
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
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
dependent	adj: relying on someone or something else for support or aid
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
off-limits	adj: not allowed to be entered or used
dome	n: a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, typically with a circular base
potentially	adv: in a possible state or condition; possibly
oceanography	n: the scientific study of oceans and other bodies of saltwater, including their physical, chemical, and biological characteristics, as well as their interactions with the atmosphere and land
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
seasonal	adj: occurring or varying according to the season or time of year; related to or affected by the changing seasons
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
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
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
tropical	adj: originating in, located in, or characteristic of the tropics
pacific	adj: peaceful in character or intent; tending to lessen or avoid conflict; calm or soothing in manner or tone; (noun, as “Pacific”) the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions
coordinated	adj: effectively arranged or organized so that all the parts work smoothly or systematically together
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
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
convention	n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
qualify	v: to reach the standard or fulfill the requirement of ability or knowledge needed to do a particular job or receive a particular benefit or privilege
amend	v: to change a text, law, statement, etc., slightly to remove faults or errors or to improve it
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
gyre	n: a circular or spiral motion, particularly a vortex or large-scale system of rotating ocean currents
hooked	adj: being caught or caught up in something; curved down like an eagle’s beak
bycatch	n: the unintentional capture of non-target species in fishing or harvesting operations, often resulting in their injury or death
locally	adv: in or to a specific or limited area or region; focused or restricted to a particular locality or community
broad	adj: very wide; general
census	n: an official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details such as age, sex, occupation, and education levels
soot	n: a black, powdery substance that is produced by the incomplete burning of a material such as coal, wood, or oil and is often found on surfaces near the source of the fire
shear	v: to cut or trim with scissors or shears; to remove something by cutting or tearing it away from something else; to become severed or split apart by force acting parallel to the plane of a surface; (noun) a cutting tool used to trim or cut materials such as fabric, hair, or metal
treasure	n: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected
culminate	v: to reach a peak or climax
tune	n: a musical composition or set of musical notes that are played or sung; (verb) to adjust or set something to a specific condition or standard
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
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
cucumber	n: a long and green fruit with thin skin and crisp, refreshing flesh, typically eaten as a vegetable
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
policymaker	n: a person in charge of or involved in developing action plans for a political party, business, etc.
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
workshop	n: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group
sufficient	adj: adequate; enough for a particular purpose or requirement
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
hotspot	n: a place or area, typically a location or region, that is known for having an unusually high number of a particular phenomenon, such as disease, activity, or popularity
enforce	v: to make sure that people obey a particular law, rule, or situation
passion	n: intense, driving, or overpowering feeling or conviction
astronaut	n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere
constantly	adv: all the time
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
transponder	n: a device that receives and transmits signals in response to specific signals or frequencies, often used in telecommunications, radar, aviation, or navigation systems, commonly used in vehicles to facilitate toll payments or access control
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
mandate	n: an official or authoritative instruction or command; a commission or authority to carry out a particular task
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
take-home	n: the amount of money earned after deducting taxes and other expenses; a task, assignment, or lesson that is meant to be completed or learned outside of a classroom or workplace
avert	v: to prevent something dangerous or undesirable from happening
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
collision	n: an instance of two or more objects or entities crashing into each other, usually resulting in damage, impact, or conflict
glob	n: a small, round mass or lump; a drop or blob of liquid or viscous substance
marvel	n: someone something that causes feelings of wonder or surprise
spotlight	n: a beam of light used to illuminate a particular area or person
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
two-pronged	adj: having two prongs:
sincere	adj: (of a person, feelings, or behavior) open and genuine; not deceitful
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
talented	adj: having a natural ability or aptitude for something; showing exceptional skill or ability in a particular area
penetrate	v: to pass into or through something, often by overcoming resistance
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
rational	adj: based on reason or logic; using good judgment and sound thinking
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time