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Word	Meaning	Advanced
muse	n: a source of inspiration, particularly for creative endeavors such as writing or art; a mythical spirit thought to inspire poets and artists
passion	n: intense, driving, or overpowering feeling or conviction
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
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
portray	v: to depict or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work
visualize	v: to form a mental image or concept of something; to make something visible
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
revelation	n: a fact that has been disclosed to others, especially a surprising one; the act of revealing or telling the fact or truth to others; communication of knowledge to humans by a divine or supernatural agency
lagoon	n: a shallow stretch of water separated from a larger body of water by sandbanks or coral reefs; a small saltwater lake near a sea or an ocean
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.
stromatolite	n: a type of fossilized microbial mat formed by the growth and mineralization of cyanobacteria and other microorganisms, typically found in ancient sedimentary rocks and of great significance to the study of the Earth’s early history and evolution
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
photosynthesis	n: the process through which plants and other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy, which is then released through cellular respiration to power the organism’s activities.
capsule	n: a small, enclosed container often used for holding medicines or supplements or for transporting payloads in spacecraft; a small, elongated structure within the body, such as a joint or a gland
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
exhale	v: to breathe out air or vapor from the lungs or mouth; to release or emit something slowly or gently
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
resonance	n: a deep, full, or reverberating sound or tone; a quality or feeling of a particular emotional or mental vibration or significance; a mutual or sympathetic connection or correspondence between two things
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
condense	v: to reduce the volume or size of something, often by removing water or other liquid; to make something shorter, more concise, or more concentrated
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
solidify	v: to make solid, firm, or compact; to cause to become solid
mold	n: a hollow container used to give shape to liquid or soft substance, which then becomes solid in the same shape as the container; a soft, green, or gray growth that forms on stale food or objects exposed to warm, moist air for too long
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
alien	n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
geyser	n: a natural hot spring that periodically ejects a column of boiling water and steam into the air; a device that produces a similar effect for decorative or practical purposes
erupt	v: (of a volcano) to become active and eject rocks, smoke, etc.; to start abruptly and violently
pole	n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something
latent	adj: existing but not yet expressed, active, or visible; hidden or dormant
vanish	v: disappear or stop being present or existing suddenly and completely
mar	v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something
roil	v: to stir up or agitate a liquid or substance, causing it to become turbid or muddy; to disturb or unsettle the emotions or mental state of a person or group
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
mud	n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay
mineral	n: a solid inorganic substance occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
substrate	n: a substance or layer from which an organism grows and lives and by which an organism is supported; a substance on which an enzyme or ferment act
bacteria	n: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease
multiply	v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
fossilized	adj: transformed into a fossil (= something preserved in rock for a very long period) or preserved in the form of a fossil; antiquated or inflexible
meteorite	n: a solid object originating in outer space that reaches the Earth’s surface without completely vaporizing in the atmosphere; a rock that has fallen from space
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
membrane	n: a soft, thin layer that forms animal or vegetable tissue
replicate	v: to make an exact copy of something; to repeat a process or experiment to confirm the results
mutation	n: the way in which genes of a person, plant, animal, or other organism change and produce permanent differences
diatom	n: a type of single-celled algae that is characterized by its ornate and intricate silica shells, which form a distinctive pattern or design when viewed under a microscope
phytoplankton	n: tiny little plants that float on the surface of the water and on which sea creatures feed
skeleton	n: the structure of bones in a human or animal body, or a framework of bones or other material that supports a plant
silicon	n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers
circuit	n: (in electrical engineering) an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow; a journey or route around a particular place or area
shallow	adj: not having much distance from the top to the bottom
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
morph	v: to change or cause to change something or someone smoothly and gradually from one thing to another
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
harden	v: to make something firm, solid, or resistant; to toughen or strengthen physically or emotionally; to become more rigid or less flexible
defensive	adj: used or intended to protect someone or something against attack or aggression
trilobite	n: a type of extinct arthropod that lived in the oceans of the Paleozoic Era, characterized by a three-lobed body shape and a hard exoskeleton
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
refined	adj: made pure by having impurities or unwanted elements removed by processing
crab	n: a sea creature with two large claws and a flattened back (e.g., blue crab or king crab); a sour or grumpy person who is prone to complaining or criticizing
prey	n: the object of a hunt; an animal hunted or trapped for eating
snail	n: a slow-moving mollusk with a spiral shell that it uses to protect its body
amphibian	n: a cold-blooded animal that can live both on land and in water
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
co-op	n: an organization, shop, business, or farm that is jointly owned and managed by a group of people who also work in it
fungus	n: a type of organism that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, which are heterotrophic, meaning they do not produce their food and must consume organic matter to survive
algae	n: A simple plant that grows in or near water and lacks typical leaves and roots
cling	v: to hold onto something tightly; to be closely attached to someone or something
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
barren	adj: unable to produce or sustain growth; lacking fertility; unproductive; lacking interest, excitement, or creativity; empty or desolate
upright	adj: perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line; (adverb) in a vertical position
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
fern	n: a non-flowering plant with long, feathery fronds that reproduce by spores rather than seeds
spore	n: a reproductive cell that is capable of developing into a new individual without fertilization, especially one produced by certain bacteria, fungi, and algae
foreshadow	v: to give a hint or indication of something that will happen or develop in the future
seed	n: a small, hard, often round, a reproductive structure that contains a plant’s genetic material and is capable of growing into a new plant
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
swamp	n: an area of low-lying land that is flooded or saturated with water, often having a growth of natural vegetation
leather	n: a material made from the skin of an animal, typically by tanning, and used for clothing, shoes, furniture, and other items
tuatara	n: a lizard-like reptile endemic to New Zealand, resembling an ancient reptilian group that existed during the time of dinosaurs, characterized by a spiky crest on the back and a third eye-like structure on the top of its head
echo	n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff
era	n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history
beckon	v: to gesture or signal someone to come nearer or follow; to encourage or entice someone to do something; to seem attractive or desirable
venture	n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring
inland	adj: situated or located away from the coast or a body of water; (adverb) towards or into the interior of a region
dragon	n: a mythical monster typically depicted as a giant reptile with wings, claws, and a fiery breath often portrayed as being fierce and dangerous
shimmer	v: to shine with a soft, flickering light; to reflect light in a wavering or twinkling way; to glimmer or glisten
imprint	v: to make a mark or impression on a surface; to leave a lasting impression or influence on someone or something; (noun) a mark or impression made by pressing or stamping something onto a surface; a distinctive feature or characteristic that is left by something or someone
mobility	n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another
flamingo	n: a tall wading bird with predominantly pink or orange plumage and a long, slender neck and legs, native to Central and South America and parts of Africa
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
underway	adj: having started and currently in progress
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
emergence	n: the process or fact of coming into existence or becoming apparent
lily	n: a flowering plant with large, showy, trumpet-shaped flowers, typically symbolizing purity, innocence, and beauty
diversify	v: to make something include more different types or things; to spread out activities or investments
daisy	n: a wildflower that typically has a yellow disc at the center of a white or pink-and-white flowerhead
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
lush	adj: produced or growing in extreme abundance, often in an attractive way; having strong sexual appeal
tropical	adj: originating in, located in, or characteristic of the tropics
rainforest	n: a forest rich in biodiversity that is generally found in tropical settings with heavy annual rainfall
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
layer	n: a sheet, quantity, or thickness of the material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body; a level or part within a system or set of ideas
interdependence	n: the fact or state of depending on each other
genital	adj: of or relating to the external and internal reproductive organs
lure	v: to tempt or persuade someone to do something
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
entwine	v: to twist or interlace two or more things or objects together; to interweave or interconnect in a complex way; to become deeply involved or entangled with another person or group
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
hawk	n: a bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail; an advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
extinction	n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth
asteroid	n: (also “planetoid”) a small rocky body orbiting the sun, typically in the region between Mars and Jupiter
flame	n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
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
shrew	n: a small, fast-moving rodent with a pointed snout and small eyes and ears; (an offensive word) an angry unpleasant woman
accustomed	adj: familiar with; used to; in the habit of; having become habituated to something, often a behavior or situation
bat	n: a nocturnal animal with wings that flies and feeds at night, similar to a mouse; a piece of wood with a handle used for hitting the ball in sports including baseball, cricket, and table tennis
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
hyena	n: a carnivorous mammal with a distinctive laugh-like vocalization, known for scavenging and hunting in packs
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
herd	n: a group of animals of the same type that live or are kept together as livestock
sharpen	v: to make something, usually a blade or point, sharp or sharper; to enhance or improve the clarity, focus, or effectiveness of something
walrus	n: a large marine mammal that belongs to the seal family, Odobenidae, known for its long tusks, large body size, and ability to live in the Arctic regions
sleek	adj: smooth and glossy in appearance or texture; streamlined and elegant in design or form; characterized by a polished or refined style or appearance
cetacean	n: a marine mammal belonging to the order Cetacea, which includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
stilt	n: a tall, narrow pole used as a support for a building, bridge, or other structure; a pair of long, slender poles with footrests used to elevate someone above the ground
jungle	n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly
tarsier	n: a small primate that belongs to the family Tarsiidae found primarily in Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, Borneo, and Sumatra
reinforce	v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger
ape	n: a large animal with long arms, no tail, and usually a lot of body hair, including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons
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
broth	n: a liquid in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been cooked, used as a base for soups and stews
masculine	adj: having characteristics or an appearance that are usually regarded as typical or appropriate for men
chimpanzee	n: a small, very intelligent ape found in west and central Africa with black or brown fur
feminine	adj: relating to women; having the features or appearance often associated with women
bonobo	n: a species of great ape that is native to the Congo Basin in Africa, known for its intelligence, social behavior, and peaceful temperament
vein	n: a blood vessel that carries blood from various parts of the body back to the heart; a mineral deposit or layer of rock that is contained within another rock formation
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
drainage	n: the process of draining or the condition of being drained; the natural or artificial removal of water from an area or a system, usually due to rainfall or melting snow
tide	n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull
marsh	n: a type of land that is always wet and has soft soil; swamp or bog
element	n: a fundamental or essential part of something
alter	v: to cause to change or make different
likelihood	n: the probability or chance that something will happen or be the case
fade	v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
liquid	n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
womb	n: the organ of a woman or female mammal in which a baby develops before birth
chlorophyll	n: any of a group of green pigments found in photosynthetic organisms
molecular	adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds)
marvel	n: someone something that causes feelings of wonder or surprise
stockpile	n: a large quantity or reserve of goods or materials that are accumulated and stored for future use, often used for emergency or contingency purposes; (verb) to accumulate or gather a large quantity of something, usually for future use or as a reserve
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
constantly	adv: all the time
vice	n: wrongdoing or wicked behavior; (in the form of vice versa) with the order reversed; (as a prefix) someone with a job immediately below a particular person
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file