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Word	Meaning	Advanced
sophomore	n: a student in their second year of college or high school; used more broadly to refer to someone who is experienced in a particular activity or field
hurricane	n: a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds of or over 64 knots (74 miles per hour)
blizzard	n: a severe snowstorm that is accompanied by strong winds and low temperatures, often leading to very limited visibility and dangerous travel conditions
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
sandy	adj: covered with or containing sand; (especially of hair color) pale yellowish to yellowish brown
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
onshore	adj: located or happening on or near the shore or coastline; relating to activities or operations that take place on land as opposed to at sea
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
landfall	n: the arrival or touching down of a ship, aircraft, or meteor on land after a voyage or journey; the first sighting or approach of land from the sea
inland	adj: situated or located away from the coast or a body of water; (adverb) towards or into the interior of a region
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
wildfire	n: a large, uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly through a natural area such as a forest, grassland, or mountain slope
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
atmospheric	adj: about or located in the earth’s atmosphere
cyclone	n: a violent, rotating windstorm that forms over tropical waters and can cause extensive damage to coastal regions, also known as a hurricane or typhoon, depending on the region in which it occurs
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
bullet	n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun
tornado	n: a violent, rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the earth and a cumulonimbus cloud, characterized by a twisting, funnel-shaped cloud
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
iceberg	n: a large piece of ice floating in the sea, detached from a glacier
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
frequency	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
intensify	v: to increase or make something increase in extent or strength
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
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
favorable	adj: having a positive or beneficial attitude or effect; expressing approval, support, or agreement
diminution	n: a reduction or decrease in size, extent, or importance; a lessening or weakening; the act of diminishing or reducing
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
belt	v: to sing loudly and forcefully; to hit someone or something hard; (noun) a strip of leather or other material worn to tie or buckle something around the body
prevalent	adj: existing very commonly in a particular area or in a specific time
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
acreage	n: the total amount of land a property contains that can be measured in acres
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
frequent	adj: happening constantly
deteriorate	v: to become worse in quality; to decline or degenerate
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
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
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
displace	v: to force someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
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
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
compensate	v: to make up for a loss, injury, or inconvenience by giving something of value
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
undermine	v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
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
torrent	n: a sudden and violent stream, as of water, lava, or mud
rainfall	n: the amount of rain that falls in a specific location at a particular moment
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
diversion	n: a change of direction or course; the act of redirecting attention or activity to a different topic or task; a form of entertainment or pastime that provides a temporary distraction or relief
harden	v: to make something firm, solid, or resistant; to toughen or strengthen physically or emotionally; to become more rigid or less flexible
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
outdo	v: to do better than someone; to surpass
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
opt	v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities
electrification	n: the process of installing electrical equipment or infrastructure, especially in a place that previously only had non-electrical equipment or infrastructure; the act of supplying electrical energy to an object or system, causing it to become electrically charged;
stove	n: a kitchen appliance consisting of a flat top, usually with heating elements, used for cooking food
mow	v: to cut down and trim grass or other vegetation, usually with a machine such as a lawnmower; to cut down or harvest crops
automotive	adj: of or relating to motor vehicles
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
lawn	n: a stretch of ground covered with grass, typically attached to a house, and often used for recreation or aesthetics
lush	adj: produced or growing in extreme abundance, often in an attractive way; having strong sexual appeal
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
shrub	n: a woody plant that is smaller than a tree and has several main stems emerging from the soil
resistant	adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection
xeriscape	v: to landscape or design an area in a way that conserves water by using drought-tolerant plants, efficient irrigation systems, and other water-saving techniques; (noun) a landscaping method developed especially for arid and semiarid climates that utilizes water-conserving techniques
manicure	n: a cosmetic treatment for the hands and nails, typically involving the trimming, shaping, and polishing of the nails, as well as the softening and moisturizing of the hands
conserve	v: to protect something, especially the natural environment or culture, from change, damage, or destruction
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
fashionable	adj: popular at a particular time
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
detriment	n: something that causes harm, injury, or damage
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
discard	v: to throw something away or get rid of something that you no longer wanted or need
landfill	n: a site for the disposal of waste materials
dye	v: to color a textile or hair by immersing it in a colored liquid or substance
durable	adj: capable of lasting and being used for a long time without being damaged or destroyed
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
outlook	n: the likely future situation for someone or something; a habitual or characteristic mental attitude to life and the world of a particular person, group, or culture
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
grandkid	n: the grandchildren of a particular person
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
existence	n: the state or fact of someone or something existing
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
individually	adv: separately or apart from others