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Word	Meaning	Advanced
enlist	v: to sign up to serve in the military or a particular organization
reshape	v: to change the form or structure of something
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
critter	n: a small or unimportant creature or animal, often used in a familiar or affectionate way
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
fierce	adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
succeed	v: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
cooperation	n: the act or situation of working together with someone towards a shared purpose, benefit, etc.
collective	adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
interdependent	adj: depending on each other; mutually reliant or interconnected
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
approximately	adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
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
nomadic	adj: moving from one location to another rather than staying in one place all of the time
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
mastodon	n: a large, extinct elephant-like mammal that lived during the Pleistocene epoch, characterized by its long curved tusks and massive size
protein	n: a molecule made up of a long chain of amino acids, which is essential for the structure and function of the body’s tissues
rot	v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
owe	v: to be under a moral or legal obligation to pay or do something in return for something received;
arrangement	n: a plan or preparation for the future event; the action or process of placing things in a particular order
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
mud	n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
hire	v: to give somebody a job
wheat	n: a cereal plant that is the most important kind grown in temperate countries, the grain of which is ground to make flour for bread, pasta, pastry, etc
clay	n: a natural, earthy material that is made up of very small particles of minerals and can be molded when wet and then fired to produce ceramics
alphabet	n: a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
administrator	n: a person or organization responsible for managing and directing the affairs of a business, institution, government agency, or other organization; someone who administers, regulates, or supervises
literate	adj: having the ability to read and write; possessing knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or topic
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
sphere	n: a round object or geometric shape that is three-dimensional and symmetrical around a central point; a particular aspect or scope of life or activity
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
protestant	adj: a member of a Western Christian church that is separate from the Roman Catholic Church and that is based on the teachings of Martin Luther and other Reformers
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
constitutional	adj: of or relating to a constitution (= the set of fundamental principles), especially of a country or government; existing as an essential characteristic
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
literacy	n: the ability to read and write; the ability to use written language to communicate effectively
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
crossroad	n: a place where two or more roads or paths cross or intersect; a point of decision or choice, often involving significant consequences
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
cooperative	adj: involving doing something jointly or working with others to achieve a common goal
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
ownership	n: the state or fact of possessing, controlling, or having the right to something; the legal and moral right to use or dispose of something as one chooses
liability	n: a legal or financial responsibility or obligation
insure	v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage
bookkeeping	n: the practice of recording and classifying financial transactions in a systematic way
enabling	adj: providing the means, support, or resources necessary for something to happen or be achieved; allowing or encouraging a particular behavior or activity
many-to-many	adj: describes a communication or information exchange system in which multiple senders can communicate with multiple receivers, creating a decentralized and collaborative network
era	n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history
desktop	n: a flat working surface or table that is usually placed on top of a desk, typically used for a computer or other work-related activities
broadcast	v: to send out a program or some information on radio or television
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
marketplace	n: a physical or virtual venue where goods or services are bought and sold; an economic system that facilitates exchange between buyers and sellers
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
tether	v: to tie or secure an animal, person, or object with a rope, chain, or other similar devices to prevent it from moving too far away; (noun) a rope or chain used to tie up or restrain an animal, such as a horse or dog
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
significance	n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
supercomputer	n: a computer with a high level of computing power and speed, typically used for scientific or engineering computations that require immense amounts of data processing
broadband	n: a type of high-speed internet connection that provides wide bandwidth for faster data transmission; any communication technology that allows high-speed data transfer
considerable	adj: large in size, extent, amount, or significance; noteworthy or substantial in importance
literature	n: written works, such as novels, plays, poems, or short stories that are considered to have artistic or intellectual value
sociologist	n: a person who studies the institutions and development of human society
dilemma	n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
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
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
assured	adj: confident and sure; having no doubts or worries
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
overlay	v: to place or cover something over or on top of something else; to add a layer of functionality or data on top of another (noun) a layer of material placed on top of a surface, typically to protect or decorate it
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
matrix	n: a rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions, arranged in rows and columns and often enclosed in brackets; an enclosure within which something originates or develops
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
secured	adj: fixed or fastened firmly in place; made safe or protected from harm or danger
transaction	n: an instance of buying or selling something; the act or process of doing something
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
payoff	n: the outcome or result of an action or series of actions; the return or reward gained from an investment, effort, or risk
assurance	n: a statement or action that gives someone confidence; a statement that something will certainly be true or happen
proceed	v: to move forward or to continue with a process or action; to advance or progress
probe	n: a tool used for testing or examining, especially for medical or scientific purposes, or an exploratory mission to a planet or other celestial body; (verb) to investigate, examine, or search into something
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
competitor	n: a person who participates in a sporting contest; a person or organization that competes with others, particularly in business
tournament	n: a competition or series of contests involving several players or teams, leading to a final winner or winners
submit	v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
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
ultimatum	n: a final demand or proposal presented by one party to another, usually with a threat of serious consequences if the terms are not met
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
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
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
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
split	v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
neoclassical	adj: relating to a revival of classic forms, styles, or ideas, especially those of ancient Greek and Roman art and architecture, that emerged in the late 18th and early 19th centuries
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
irrational	adj: not based on, or not using reason or clear thinking; (mathematics) a real number that cannot be expressed as the ratio of two integers
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
innate	adj: existing naturally or from birth; inherent or inborn; not acquired or learned through experience
proposal	n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
anthropology	n: the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics in both the present and past, including past human species
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
slash	v: to cut with a sharp object using a quick and robust movement
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
overpopulation	n: a situation in which the number of people or living organisms in a particular area or environment exceeds the carrying capacity or resources of that area or environment
graze	v: to feed on grass or other vegetation, especially by nibbling at it repeatedly; to break the skin of a body part by scraping
maxim	n: a well-known phrase that expresses a general or fundamental truth, principle, or rule for behavior
flock	n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds
depletion	n: the reduction of something, especially a natural resource, to a critically low level
gloomy	adj: characterized by a lack of light or sunshine, resulting in a dark or dim atmosphere; feeling despondent, dismal, or melancholy
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
inevitably	adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented
despoil	v: to strip or plunder something of its possessions or resources; to deprive or rob something of its natural or valuable qualities; to ruin the appearance or integrity of something
restrain	v: to prevent or hold back from doing something, often by physical or moral force; to limit or restrict one’s actions or behavior; to control or moderate strong emotions or impulses
watershed	n: an area of land that separates rivers that flow to different seas or drainage basins
forestry	n: the science, art, and practice of managing forests, including planting, cultivating, and caring for trees and conserving and developing natural forests
fishery	n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
multiplayer	adj: referring to a mode of play or game that involves multiple players, often competing or collaborating, typically over a computer network or online
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
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
symbiosis	n: a close, prolonged association between two or more different species of organisms, typically to the advantage of all
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
contest	n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
peripheral	adj: relating to, located on or near, or constituting an outer boundary or edge; not central or essential
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
overturn	v: to turn something upside down; to upset
rational	adj: based on reason or logic; using good judgment and sound thinking
self-interest	n: the fact or action of only considering their own interests and of not caring about others
pun	n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay
cheat	v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws
physiological	adj: relating to the normal functioning of living organisms and their organs and systems; concerning the physical or biochemical processes and activities that occur within the body
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
altruistic	adj: showing a selfless and disinterested concern for the happiness and well-being of other people
punishment	n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing
glue	n: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials
fairly	adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner
socialism	n: a political and economic theory or system that advocates for the collective ownership and control of the means of production and distribution of goods, aiming for a more equitable and just society; a system that aims to reduce economic inequalities and prioritize the welfare of the community as a whole
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
portfolio	n: a collection of work, documents, or other materials that demonstrate a person’s skills, qualifications, or achievements; a collection of investments held by a person or organization
patent	n: a legal document that grants an inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a certain period of time; the invention or process for which a patent has been granted
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
pharmaceutical	adj: relating to the production and selling of the medical drugs
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
altruism	n: the belief or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish devotion to the welfare of others often expressed as acts of kindness or charity
bureaucracy	n: a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
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
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
enrich	v: to make better or improve in quality by adding something else
interface	n: (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user and that allows the user to interact with the system; (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things
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
countless	adj: too numerous to be counted or very many
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
suboptimal	adj: not the best or ideal option or solution; falling short of the optimal or desired outcome or result
trustworthy	adj: reliable and dependable
cooperate	v: to work together with one or more people or organizations to achieve a goal
Wikipedia	n: an online encyclopedia that allows users to contribute and edit articles collaboratively; a vast and frequently updated repository of information on a wide range of topics
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
encyclopedia	n: a comprehensive reference work containing articles on a wide range of subjects or numerous aspects of a particular field or discipline, usually arranged alphabetically or thematically
tsunami	n: a huge ocean wave caused by an earthquake, volcano, or other disturbance
relief	n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
hydrate	v: to add water or moisture to something; to drink enough fluids to maintain proper moisture; (noun) any compound that contains water of crystallization
cholera	n: a severe infectious disease that causes acute diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration, often resulting in a rapid and dangerous loss of body fluids and electrolytes
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
illiterate	adj: unable to read or write; lacking basic education and knowledge in reading and writing
download	v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device
upload	v: to transfer digital data or files from a local computer or device to a remote server or network; the act of transferring such data or files
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
folding	adj: capable of being folded or bent; having one or more sections that can be folded or collapsed for easier storage or transportation
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
withdraw	v: to remove or take back something; to stop participating in something
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
interdisciplinary	adj: (also “transdisciplinary”) involving or combining several academic disciplines or fields of study
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
sin	n: the offense against a religious or moral law or against God
foreigner	n: a person who is not a citizen or national of the country they are in; someone from a different country, culture, or origin
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
microorganism	n: a very small living thing that may exist in its single-celled form or as a colony of cells and is too small to be seen without a microscope
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
alleviate	v: to make something, usually pain, distress, or problem, less severe or intense; to ease or lighten a burden
discourse	n: any form of communication in speech or writing
automatically	adv: without needing a direct human control