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| Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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| trash | n: discarded material, refuse, or waste | |
| renounce | v: to formally declare one’s abandonment or rejection of something, especially a belief, claim, or right; to give up or relinquish a particular status, title, or position | |
| conservation | n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity | |
| ethic | n: a set of moral or philosophical principles or values that guide the behavior or actions of an individual, group, or society; the study or inquiry into the nature of morality and moral systems | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| aft | adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle | |
| enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
| peacetime | n: the state of a country or the world during a period when there is no war | |
| announce | v: to make something known or officially inform people about something | |
| introduction | n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market | |
| throwaway | adj: designed to be used only once and then discarded | |
| liberate | v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression | |
| housewife | n: a woman who manages a household, particularly one who stays at home to take care of children and domestic duties | |
| drudgery | n: hard, menial, and tedious work; a routine, monotonous task that is considered boring or unpleasant | |
| biodegrade | v: to decay naturally by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi | |
| humming | adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee | |
| digest | v: to transform food into absorbable substances; break down | |
| recycle | v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again | |
| recover | v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength | |
| stream | n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc. | |
| squat | v: to crouch or sit with one’s knees bent and one’s heels close to or touching one’s buttocks; to occupy a space, usually a place that is not designed for human habitation or use; (noun) a physical exercise that involves holding a position similar to sitting with the knees bent and the thighs parallel to the ground | |
| percentage | n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred | |
| melt | v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating | |
| purify | v: to remove harmful substances from something and increase the concentration of it | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| contaminate | v: to make something impure, unclean, or poisonous by contact or mixture | |
| sponge | n: a soft material with many microscopic pores that can absorb a large amount of liquid and is used for washing and cleaning | |
| pound | n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces | |
| thermal | adj: relating to heat or temperature; designed for or capable of producing or maintaining heat | |
| pellet | n: a small, round piece of compressed material, such as wood or plastic | |
| fast-track | n: a process or procedure designed to expedite or speed up the completion of a task or project; a system that allows specific individuals or groups to bypass normal procedures or requirements to achieve a desired outcome more quickly | |
| unruly | adj: difficult or impossible to manage or control; disobedient; disorderly | |
| fraction | n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers | |
| accumulation | n: an amount of something obtained via natural growth or addition | |
| creek | n: a small, narrow stream or waterway; a narrow, winding passage between cliffs or hills | |
| flotsam | n: wreckage, debris, or other items that float on the surface of the water and are left behind by a shipwreck or accident | |
| diesel | n: a type of heavy oil used as fuel; a vehicle or engine that uses diesel fuel | |
| spite | n: feelings of anger and resentment; (in spite of, also despite) a phrase that is used to indicate that something happened or exists even though there is a particular obstacle or difficulty | |
| deposit | n: a sum of money or materials placed or kept in a bank, safety deposit box, or other secure places for safekeeping; a layer of rock, sand, or other material left behind by a flowing liquid or eroding force | |
| fee | n: a sum of money charged for a particular service | |
| beverage | n: a drink of any type | |
| statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
| artful | adj: skillful and cunning, often deceitfully or cleverly; displaying artistic or creative skill | |
| 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 | |
| consumption | n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials | |
| zoom | v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air | |
| repository | n: a place where things are stored in large quantities and can be found | |
| uninhabited | adj: not able to be lived in by humans or animals; devoid of human or animal life | |
| rookery | n: a breeding ground or nesting site for colony-nesting birds, particularly for rooks or other seabirds; a crowded or noisy place occupied by a group of people or animals | |
| sparsely | adv: occurring, existing, or situated at wide intervals; in a scattered or thinly populated manner; with a low density or concentration | |
| populate | v: to inhabit or occupy a particular area, region, or environment with a certain number or type of people, animals, or plants; to fill out or complete a form, document, or database with relevant information | |
| polyethylene | n: a synthetic resin or plastic material with a high strength-to-weight ratio used in a variety of applications, including packaging, insulation, and construction; often abbreviated as PE | |
| terephthalate | n: a type of chemical compound used in manufacturing polyester fibers, plastics, and bottles | |
| pet | n: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly | |
| 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 | |
| seawater | n: water from the sea or ocean, typically containing salt and various other dissolved minerals | |
| civilization | n: a complex and highly organized society that has developed over time and has a dominant culture, including features such as language, religion, government, technology, and social customs | |
| separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
| propylene | n: a chemical compound that is a colorless and flammable gas obtained by cracking petroleum, especially used for making polymers | |
| unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
| trace | v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost | |
| solo | adv: without anybody else or anything else; alone | |
| heading | n: a title, caption, or heading that introduces or summarizes the content of a written or printed document; the direction or course in which something is moving or heading | |
| straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
| 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 | |
| latitude | n: the distance of a place north or south of the earth’s equator, measured in degrees; freedom from normal restraints in conduct | |
| garbage | n: waste material, especially food waste and kitchen refuse | |
| 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 | |
| litter | n: discarded or waste material, such as paper, packaging, or other debris, scattered in a careless or disorderly manner; a group of young animals born to an animal at one time; (verb) leave or scatter rubbish or trash in public or open places, rather than disposing of it properly | |
| emerging | adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known | |
| debris | n: broken or torn fragments of something | |
| zone | n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way | |
| gyre | n: a circular or spiral motion, particularly a vortex or large-scale system of rotating ocean currents | |
| albatross | n: a large, oceanic sea bird with long wings and webbed feet, known for its impressive ability to fly long distances (including circumnavigating the globe) and for its association in popular culture with bad luck or misfortune; (of golf) a specific scoring achievement that is rarer than a birdie or an eagle, used when a player completes a hole in three strokes under par | |
| nest | n: a structure in which animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young | |
| midway | adv: in the middle of a process or journey; halfway between two points or stages | |
| atoll | n: a ring-shaped coral reef or a chain of coral islands and reefs surrounding a central lagoon, typically formed by the subsidence of a volcanic island over time, leaving only the coral reefs visible above the water surface | |
| nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
| monument | n: a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a person or event | |
| forage | v: to search or hunt for food, provisions, or other necessities; to scavenge or seek out resources in a determined or systematic manner | |
| scavenge | v: to search for or gather useful material, particularly food or other resources, from discarded waste or other sources | |
| regurgitate | v: to bring back partially digested food from the stomach to the mouth; to repeat or recite something without understanding or adding anything new or original | |
| chick | n: a baby bird, especially a young chicken | |
| stomach | n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach | |
| rub | v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure | |
| cigarette | n: a small cylindrical roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in paper for smoking | |
| par | n: a state of being equal to someone or something | |
| toss | v: to throw something carelessly with a light motion | |
| retain | v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something | |
| consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
| aquatic | adj: growing or living in, on or near, or connected with water | |
| zookeeper | n: a person who works in a zoo and takes care of the animals | |
| contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
| cleanup | n: an act or process of cleaning up a particular area, space, or mess; the removal of dirt, debris, or other unwanted materials | |
| peninsula | n: a long piece of land that is almost surrounded by water but is linked to a larger part of the land | |
| swath | n: a strip of land, especially a long, narrow one; a large amount or quantity of something | |
| buck | n: a male deer; a unit of currency, especially the US dollar; a sudden jolt or movement; a young man; (verb) to resist or oppose something, such as an authority, trend, or convention | |
| display | v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value | |
| marine | adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there | |
| aquarium | n: a transparent tank of water in which fish and other water animals and plants are kept; a building containing tanks of live fish of different species, especially one that is open to the public | |
| governor | n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province | |
| discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
| crochet | n: a type of needlework or fabric-making that involves creating loops of thread or yarn with a hooked needle; an item or piece of clothing made using this technique | |
| zooplankton | n: very small animals that live in water and on which other sea creatures feed | |
| 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 | |
| plankton | n: tiny forms of plant and animal life that live in water or air on which other animals feed | |
| 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. | |
| 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 | |
| moving | adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy | |
| analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
| fragment | n: a small piece or part broken off or detached | |
| concentration | n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else. | |
| persistent | adj: continuing firmly or obstinately in the course of action despite difficulty or opposition; lasting or enduring without fading or being lost over time | |
| organic | adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals | |
| pollutant | n: a substance or agent that pollutes or contaminates the environment, typically through release into the air, water, or soil | |
| surrounding | adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something | |
| chain | n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle | |
| 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 | |
| poison | n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly | |
| autopsy | n: a medical examination performed on a dead body to determine the cause of death or identify any underlying medical conditions or injuries; a postmortem examination or necropsy (in animals) | |
| polluted | adj: contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances | |
| certify | v: to formally state, especially in writing, that something is true | |
| fishmonger | n: a person who sells fish, typically at a fish market or shop; a merchant or retailer who specializes in selling fresh or preserved fish and seafood | |
| legacy | n: something that is handed down from an earlier generation or time, often something that has had a significant impact on subsequent generations; a bequest made by a person in their will, often money or property | |
| generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
| maintain | v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true | |
| narrator | n: a person who tells a story, especially in a book or film | |
| packaging | n: the process, materials, or container used to wrap or contain a product for distribution, storage, or sale; the design or appearance of a product’s packaging | |
| concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
| proliferate | v: to grow or increase rapidly in number; to reproduce or spread rapidly, especially in an uncontrolled manner | |
| anchor | n: a device, typically made of metal, that is used to moor a ship or boat in a particular place, typically by being dropped to the seabed; a central cohesive source of support and stability | |
| strain | n: a force or pressure that stretches or pulls something, sometimes causing damage; (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups | |
| untold | adj: not yet revealed or known; not having been counted or measured | |
| wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material |
