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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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pigment | n: a substance that gives color to a material, such as paint, ink, or biological tissue; often derived from natural sources or synthetically produced | |
moderately | adv: to an average size, amount, degree, or strength; | |
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 | |
fairly | adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner | |
wealth | n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns | |
par | n: a state of being equal to someone or something | |
embark | v: to go on board a ship or plane; to set out on an enterprise or subject of study; to start something | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
voyage | n: a long journey, especially by sea or in space | |
beagle | n: a small dog with a smooth coat, long ears, and a strong sense of smell, used for hunting hares | |
tremendous | adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good | |
diversity | n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people | |
humming | adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee | |
observation | n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone | |
epic | n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
distill | v: to purify or refine; to extract the essential elements | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
extent | n: the point or degree or area to which something extends | |
infamous | adj: having a reputation for being very bad or wicked | |
evolution | n: a gradual process of transformation of living things | |
explorer | n: a person who travels to places where no one or few people have been before to find out what is there | |
naturalism | n: a philosophical belief that everything, including human behavior and cognition, can be explained solely by natural causes and laws | |
vary | v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc. | |
equator | n: an line of latitude that separates Earth’s northern and southern hemispheres and has a radius of around 40,075 kilometers (24,901 miles) | |
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 | |
differ | v: to be not like someone or something in some way | |
conspicuous | adj: visible or observable; likely to draw attention | |
marked | adj: having a noticeable feature or distinctive quality; easily noticeable or obvious | |
coincide | v: to take place at or near the same time | |
corresponding | adj: similar to, connected with, or accompanying something, especially in position or purpose | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
reject | v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone | |
relate | v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something | |
satellite | n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc. | |
detect | v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc. | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
radiation | n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health | |
ultraviolet | adj: relating to or occupying the part of the spectrum beyond the violet end, especially radiation | |
increment | n: a regular increase in the amount of something, such as money; a process of becoming larger, longer, or more important | |
blues | n: a style of music characterized by its melancholic and soulful qualities, often featuring vocals, guitar, or harmonica; a feeling of sadness or despondency | |
indicate | v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly | |
significance | n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy | |
hemisphere | n: half of the terrestrial globe; half of a sphere | |
zone | n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way | |
implication | n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
gradient | n: the degree or rate of incline or decline along a physical or abstract line; a gradual progression | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
lineage | n: the ancestry of a person, group, or species | |
genus | n: a taxonomic category in the classification of living organisms, ranking below a family and above a species, which consists of species that share common characteristics and are closely related to each other | |
homosexual | adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
heritage | n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations | |
bombard | v: to attack a place with bombs or gunshots continuously; to address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage | |
energetic | adj: possessing or exerting or displaying energy | |
occlude | v: to obstruct or block something, usually a passage or opening, in a way that prevents normal flow or access | |
atmosphere | n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work | |
impede | v: to obstruct or block someone or something to slow down or prevent progress | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
destructive | adj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage | |
catalyst | n: a person or thing that causes an important event to happen or changes the current situation rapidly; (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without being changed itself | |
vitamin | n: any of a group of organic compounds that are essential in small quantities to the diet and are present in natural foodstuffs or sometimes produced within the body | |
molecule | n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds | |
immune | adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells | |
myriad | adj: a very large number | |
function | n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose | |
melanin | n: a natural pigment found in the skin, hair, and eyes of animals, responsible for the color and tone of these features | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
polymer | n: a substance composed of macromolecules (= large groups of atoms) made from many smaller and simpler molecules | |
compound | n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements | |
superb | adj: extremely good; excellent in quality; superbly done | |
sunscreen | n: a substance, typically a lotion or spray, that is applied to the skin to protect it from the harmful effects of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
organism | n: a tiny living thing | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
recruit | v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc. | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
ancestor | n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather | |
degradation | n: the condition or process of changing to a lower state, or a less respected state | |
destruction | n: the act of causing so much damage to something | |
damage | v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity | |
breakdown | n: a failure or collapse of a system or organization | |
folate | n: a water-soluble B vitamin that is essential for the formation of red blood cells and normal growth and development | |
fuel | n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy | |
reproduction | n: the process by which organisms create offspring; the production of something similar to an original work | |
protective | adj: serving to protect or shield from harm or danger; designed to prevent damage or injury | |
disperse | v: to spread out or distribute over a broad region, or to cause something to do so | |
homeland | n: a place regarded as one’s native country or where one belongs | |
latitude | n: the distance of a place north or south of the earth’s equator, measured in degrees; freedom from normal restraints in conduct | |
regime | n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit | |
dose | n: a quantity or amount of medicine or a drug that is taken or administered at one time, typically measured out in specific units; a similar measure of exposure to a harmful substance or radiation | |
dissipated | adj: dispersed or scattered in different directions; wasted or squandered on excessive or extravagant pleasures such as drinking, partying, or gambling; characterized by a lack of focus or discipline | |
inhabit | v: to live in a specific location; to reside | |
bereft | adj: feeling deprived or lacking something that is desired or needed; deprived or robbed of something or someone | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
well-being | n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous | |
sepia | n: a reddish-brown color reminiscent of old photographs; a photographic process or technique that produces prints in this color | |
rainbow | n: an arch of colors in the sky caused by the refraction and dispersion of sunlight through rain | |
characterize | v: to describe the distinctive nature or features of someone or something; to be a distinguishing feature of | |
humanity | n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc. | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
distant | adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship | |
unrelated | adj: having no connection; not belonging to the kinship | |
testament | n: a thing that proves the existence or truth of something else | |
distance | n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance | |
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 | |
voluntary | adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced | |
transgression | n: the violation of a law, duty, or moral principle | |
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 | |
transatlantic | adj: relating to or situated on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, especially about travel communication or cultural exchange between Europe and North America | |
slave | n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person | |
invidious | adj: causing annoyance or resentment; unfairly discriminating or creating a feeling of envy or unfairness | |
deleterious | adj: causing harm, damage, or injury; having a detrimental or destructive effect | |
overcome | v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
impediment | n: a hindrance or obstruction in doing something | |
unaware | adj: not understanding something or having knowledge or idea of something | |
inherent | adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute | |
adapt | v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment | |
cancer | n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells | |
epidemiology | n: the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events, including diseases, in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems | |
instruct | v: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something | |
severe | adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous | |
sinister | adj: giving the impression that something bad or evil is happening or will happen | |
deficiency | n: the state of lack, or not having enough of, something that is essential | |
creep | v: to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually to avoid being seen or heard | |
gradual | adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt | |
decay | n: the process or state of rotting or decomposition by natural causes such as the action of bacteria and fungi; (verb) to rot or decompose through natural causes | |
mood | n: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind | |
profound | adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension | |
proximity | n: the state or quality of being near or close to something or someone in distance or time | |
initially | adv: at the beginning; at first | |
interaction | n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them | |
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. | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
comp | v: short for “compensate,” meaning to give goods or services to someone without asking for payment | |
urban | adj: relating to or located in a town or city | |
population | n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location | |
emblem | n: a design or symbol that represents a quality or idea | |
parentage | n: the identity, origin, or lineage of one’s parents; the condition or fact of being someone’s parent; ancestry or descent | |
resemble | v: to look like or be similar to someone or something | |
moderate | adj: being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme | |
tan | v: to become brown as a result of exposure to the sun | |
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 | |
exposure | n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret | |
awareness | n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
demonstration | n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others | |
exotic | adj: originating from or characteristic of a foreign country or culture; strikingly unusual, uncommon, or intriguing | |
fossil | n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock | |
eschew | v: to deliberately avoid or abstain from something; to keep away from or shun a particular action, habit, or behavior | |
importance | n: the quality of being important and worthy of note | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity |