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Word	Meaning	Advanced
catastrophic	adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction
scum	n: a layer of unwanted or unclean material that forms on the surface of a liquid or a solid, often containing dirt, oil, or other debris, also used figuratively to describe undesirable people or groups
meter	n: a device used to measure the amount of a particular substance or attribute, such as length, volume, or time; (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
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
radiate	v: to spread out or emit something, such as light or heat, in all directions
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
tsunami	n: a huge ocean wave caused by an earthquake, volcano, or other disturbance
earthquake	n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface
humankind	n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
stripe	n: a long, narrow band of a different color or texture than the surface on which it appears
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
episode	n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness
correspond	v: to match or be similar to something else almost exactly; to exchange messages
geology	n: a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
reconnect	v: to connect again after a break or interruption
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
mystery	n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle
dinosaur	n: a large extinct reptile, often with an armored back, long neck, tail, and bony plates on the skin
drift	v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
immediately	adv: now or without delay
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
bolide	n: a large and very bright meteor that explodes in the atmosphere, often referred to as a fireball or shooting star
burrow	v: to excavate a hole or make a tunnel in the ground by digging, typically for use as a dwelling of an animal
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
vacant	adj: not occupied or in use; empty; showing no indication of thought or life, lacking expression or animation
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
magnitude	n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something
proceed	v: to move forward or to continue with a process or action; to advance or progress
stately	adj: characterized by grandeur, dignity, or impressive elegance; majestic or imposing in appearance or manner
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
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
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
habitat	n: the type of natural environment in which an organism or group usually lives or occurs
exception	n: something that is not included in a general rule or pattern; a person or thing that is excluded or stands apart from others
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
archaeopteryx	n: a prehistoric bird that lived during the late Jurassic period and is considered an intermediate fossil between ancient non-avian dinosaurs and modern birds
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
marine	adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
inhabit	v: to live in a specific location; to reside
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
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
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
split	v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
avian	adj: relating to or characteristic of birds
bony	adj: characterized by a prominent, visible bone structure; lacking flesh or muscle; thin, scrawny
fairly	adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner
gram	n: a metric unit of weight equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
clip	n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
helicopter	n: a type of aircraft that is capable of hovering in place and moving vertically, as well as flying horizontally; often used for emergency medical services, military operations, and transport in areas with limited access
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
cliff	n: a steep rock face, especially one at the edge of the sea or a river
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
topography	n: the arrangement and physical features of a particular area or region, including its natural and artificial elements and their relative positions and elevations; the study or description of this arrangement and these features
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
ash	n: the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance, typically containing minerals and other impurities; the solid remains of a dead person after cremation
primitive	adj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style
skull	n: a bone framework that surrounds the brain and gives the head its shape
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
hollow	adj: having a hole, empty space inside, or indentation on the surface
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
adrift	adj: without purpose or direction; floating with no clear destination or goal; lacking a stable or secure position or status
puzzle	n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
sketch	n: a simple, quickly-made picture that does not have many details; a short descriptive summary of something
glob	n: a small, round mass or lump; a drop or blob of liquid or viscous substance
blank	adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information
slate	n: a flat piece of rock or stone that is typically used as a roofing or flooring material; a list of candidates for an election arranged in a specific order
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
immense	adj: extremely large or great
chalk	n: a soft, white, porous sedimentary rock composed of calcium carbonate, often used for drawing or writing on surfaces such as blackboards
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
expedition	n: a journey or voyage for a specific purpose
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
excavate	v: to dig or remove earth, rocks, or other materials from the ground or a site, often to uncover or discover something
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
withstand	v: to resist the effect or impact of something
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
compose	v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
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
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
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
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
milieu	n: the social, cultural, or environmental setting in which a person lives or operates; surroundings or context
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
nomadic	adj: moving from one location to another rather than staying in one place all of the time
nomad	n: a member of a group of people who move from place to place rather than living in one place all the time; a wanderer; a person with no fixed abode
foreground	n: the part of a view, picture, etc., that is nearest to the viewer
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
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
container	n: a receptacle or object used to hold, store, or transport something; a large standardized metal box that is used for transporting goods by sea or land
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
excavation	n: the act or process of removing soil, rock, or other material to reveal or extract something, such as an archaeological site or underground structure, or the hole or area created by this process
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
partial	adj: not complete; fragmentary; favoring somebody or something very much
herd	n: a group of animals of the same type that live or are kept together as livestock
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
erect	v: to construct or build something; to cause to rise; (adjective) upright or vertical
sauropod	n: a large, long-necked dinosaur that was dominant during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, characterized by its massive sizes and quadrupedal stances, such as Brachiosaurus, Apatosaurus, and Diplodocus
temporal	adj: of or relating to time as opposed to eternity
contemporary	adj: belonging to the same or present time
menagerie	n: a collection of wild animals, especially exotic ones, kept for display
touching	adj: evoking an emotional response; causing feelings of sympathy, tenderness, or compassion; having a poignant or emotional impact
thumb	n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists
claw	n: a curved, pointed appendage found on the foot or leg of an animal, used for gripping or grasping; a human hand with long, narrow fingers that are curved like a claw; a machine or tool with a claw-like opening used for gripping or lifting objects
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
radioactive	adj: emitting powerful and dangerous energy when the nuclei (= central parts) of atoms are broken up
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
prototype	n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
rapt	adj: deeply engrossed or absorbed in something; completely attentive or absorbed
skeleton	n: the structure of bones in a human or animal body, or a framework of bones or other material that supports a plant
hind	adj: situated at the back or rear; coming after, following; of, or relating to the hindquarters or hind legs of an animal
Velociraptor	n: a small-to-medium-sized predatory dinosaur that lived during the Cretaceous period, known for its distinctive sickle-shaped claws and its agile and swift nature
wholly	adv: completely, entirely, or altogether; without exception or reservation
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
reptile	n: a cold-blooded animal that has dry, scaly skin and lays eggs on land, such as snakes, lizards, and turtles
pterosaur	n: an extinct flying reptile from the Mesozoic era, characterized by a wingspan of up to 40 feet and a long slender body with wings formed by a membrane of skin stretched between an elongated fourth finger and the body
reconstruct	v: to build or form something again that has been damaged or destroyed
crocodile	n: a large, carnivorous reptile with powerful jaws and a long, scaly body; native to tropical regions and often found in rivers and freshwater habitats
nasty	adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive
jaw	n: either of the two bones at the bottom of the face that moves when you open your mouth; (verb) talk socially without exchanging too much information
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
narrator	n: a person who tells a story, especially in a book or film
chop	v: to cut something into pieces with a sharp tool, such as a knife
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
measurement	n: the act or process of finding something’s size, quantity, or degree
isometric	adj: pertaining to a type of exercise or muscle contraction where there is tension in the muscle but no change in its length or joint angle; pertaining to or characterized by equality of measure
neolithic	adj: (also called New Stone Age) the period of human history that followed the end of the last ice age and that is characterized by the development of agriculture and the use of polished stone tools
jewelry	n: decorative ornaments made of precious metals, gemstones, or other materials, worn as personal adornment, which can include items such as necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, and brooches
ceremonial	adj: of or relating to a ceremony (= a formal event performed on a special occasion) or ritual, especially a formal or elaborate one
disk	n: a flat, circular plate, typically made of metal, glass, or plastic, used for storing data or playing music
colonize	v: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
highland	adj: an area of elevated land or hilly terrain
precursor	n: a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind and that contributes to or influences its growth
messenger	n: someone or something that carries a message, especially one sent to convey information, news, or an official document
paradise	n: a place or state of perfect happiness; a heaven on earth
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
suture	n: a stitch or series of stitches used to hold together the edges of a wound or incision so that it can heal; a line of junction between two bones, particularly in the skull of an animal or human
delve	v: to dig or excavate deeply; to investigate or research intensively; to rummage or explore in a thorough or careful manner
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
anatomy	n: the scientific study that deals with the physical structure of humans, animals, or plants
compile	v: to create a book, a list, a report, etc., by combining various objects, articles, music, etc.
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector
crafty	adj: skilled in deception or trickery; sly or cunning in the ways of achieving a goal
erase	v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
extinct	adj: no longer in existence
paleontology	n: the study of fossils and the history of life on Earth
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
migrate	v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally
disperse	v: to spread out or distribute over a broad region, or to cause something to do so
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
slight	adj: very small in degree or amount
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
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
carving	n: the act or process of cutting or shaping a hard material, such as wood or stone, into a specific form or design
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
extinction	n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth
downgrade	v: to reduce in importance, rank, or status; to decrease the quality or value of something; to lower a score or rating; (noun) a negative change in the rating of a security, a company’s stock, or a country’s sovereign debt by a rating agency
carve	v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply
divergence	n: the act or process of separating and moving in different directions; a difference or variance between two or more things or ideas; a deviation from a common or shared path or goal
knob	n: a round handle, especially one used for opening or closing a door, drawer, or cabinet
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
branch	n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization
mimic	v: to imitate someone’s speech, movement, or behavior, especially to make others laugh
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
parameter	n: a numerical or other measurable factors that characterize a system or set of data
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
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
entertainment	n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
sever	v: to break or separate something by cutting, especially suddenly and forcibly
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
canvas	n: the heavy, closely woven fabric used for making tents, sails, etc. and by artists for painting on
dictionary	n: a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words and their definitions, as well as information about their origins, usage, and pronunciation
drawing	n: the act of making a picture with a pencil, pen, or other instruments on paper, cardboard, or other material
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
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
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
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
kindred	n: a group of people related by blood or family ties; a close affinity or similarity between two or more things or people
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
distortion	n: the alteration or misrepresentation of something so that it is no longer true or accurate; the way in which a sound or image is changed or distorted
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
allusion	n: an expression that is intended to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; passing reference or indirect mention
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
prominent	adj: important, well-known, or noticeable
participate	v: to take part in something
desperately	adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
legion	n: a large number or multitude of people or things; an organized military unit consisting of a large number of soldiers, usually numbering several thousand
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
exploration	n: the activity of searching and finding out about something through a place
longitudinal	adj: relating to or measuring along the length of an object or course or longitude (= the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich); running downwards rather than across
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
theoretical	adj: relating to the concepts and principles upon which a particular topic is founded, rather than practice and experience
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
inquiry	n: the act or process of asking a question or asking for information; an official process of investigating a matter of public interest
envision	v: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future
capability	n: the ability, skill, or competence to do something; the potential or aptitude for a particular task or function
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
symposium	n: a conference or meeting where experts come together to discuss or present papers on a particular topic; a gathering for intellectual or academic discussion and exchange of ideas
knowledgeable	adj: having or showing extensive knowledge, expertise, or understanding of a particular subject or field
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
conservatory	n: a place where plants are grown and cultivated, often for scientific or educational purposes; a school or institution that provides training in music, dance, or other performing arts