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Word	Meaning	Advanced
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
lobby	n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation
pollack	n: (also “pollock”) a variety of freshwater fish related to the cod, or a member of a North Atlantic family of marine fish, typically greenish-gray in color
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
penguin	n: a flightless sea bird that is found in the Southern Hemisphere and is known for its distinctive black and white coloring and its upright, waddling gait
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
synecdoche	n: a figure of speech in which a part is used to represent the whole or vice versa; using a specific word or phrase to refer to a larger concept or group
skeptical	adj: doubting that something is accurate or useful
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
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
calculation	n: the act or process of using numbers to judge an amount of something
avian	adj: relating to or characteristic of birds
defecate	v: to excrete waste material from the body through the anus; to pass feces
awful	adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant
physics	n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
rectum	n: the final segment of the large intestine, responsible for storing and expelling fecal matter from the body
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
cloaca	n: a common cavity that serves as the only opening for the digestive, reproductive, and urinary tracts in some animals, including birds, reptiles, and amphibians
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
nerd	n: a person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject such as computers, mathematics, chess, etc.
soprano	n: the highest-pitched voice or vocal range of a female or child singer; a female or child singer with a soprano voice; the highest-pitched member of an instrumental family, such as a violin or clarinet
bulletproof	adj: intended to resist bullet penetration
protector	n: a person or thing that provides protection, support, or defense; a guardian or defender
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
archaeology	n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
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
succeed	v: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
statue	n: a sculpture of a person or animal, typically made of stone or metal, that is intended to represent the subject in a lifelike or symbolic way
moai	n: a large stone statue found on Easter Island, typically depicting a human figure with a large head and prominent facial features
diamond	n: a precious stone made from pure carbon, typically transparent and colorless but possibly tinted in various colors; a shape or arrangement resembling the geometric form of a diamond
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
chapter	n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
identical	adj: being the exact same one
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
brow	n: the ridge over the eye sockets; the forehead
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
foreground	n: the part of a view, picture, etc., that is nearest to the viewer
studied	adj: deliberately considered or scrutinized; carefully thought out or planned
excavate	v: to dig or remove earth, rocks, or other materials from the ground or a site, often to uncover or discover something
embark	v: to go on board a ship or plane; to set out on an enterprise or subject of study; to start something
digit	n: one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; a finger, thumb, or toe
resolution	n: a firm decision or determination to do or not do something; the action of solving a problem, dispute, or conflict; the quality of being resolved or determined; the clarity and sharpness of an image or display
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
algorithm	n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
posit	v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration
indirectly	adv: not going straight to the point; implying or suggesting something
comet	n: a celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust that goes around the sun
gratuitous	adj: given or done without charge or payment
permission	n: consent or authorization given by someone in authority or by the owner of something, allowing someone to do something or allowing something to occur
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
reactor	n: a device or structure that is designed to contain a controlled nuclear chain reaction, producing heat or power; a device that initiates, drives, or controls a specific chemical reaction or process
conventional	adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc.
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
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
carbon	n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
disadvantage	n: a drawback or a negative aspect of something; (verb) to put someone or something in an unfavorable position
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
potentially	adv: in a possible state or condition; possibly
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
backyard	n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
artificial	adj: not natural and made by human beings; not real but produced to resemble something
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
electromagnetic	adj: of or relating to the magnetism produced by electric charge in motion
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
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
cloak	n: a type of loose, outer garment worn over the shoulders and fastened at the neck, often with a hood; something that covers or conceals something else; a mask or disguise
microwave	n: a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths ranging from about one millimeter to one meter and frequencies between 300 MHz (0.3 GHz) and 300 GHz; an electric oven that cooks food by exposing it to high-frequency electromagnetic radiation, which causes the food molecules to vibrate and heat up quickly
squish	v: to crush or press something so that it becomes flat or distorted
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
biomedical	adj: relating to the application of the natural sciences, especially biology, and physiology, to clinical medicine and healthcare
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
foundation	n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes
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
inexpensive	adj: costing little; having a low price
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
chef	n: a cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel
championship	n: a contest to decide who is the best player or team in a particular sport; the act of providing approval and support
barbecue	n: a cooking method or apparatus that uses open flames or heated coals to grill or smoke meat, fish, or vegetables; a social gathering or meal characterized by outdoor grilling or barbecuing of food
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
chili	n: a small hot-tasting fruit of a type of pepper plant used in sauces, relishes, and spice powders; a spicy stew made from ground beef and beans, typically seasoned with chili peppers
bouillabaisse	n: a traditional French fish stew originating from the coastal region of Marseille, typically includes various types of fish, shellfish, vegetables, herbs, and spices
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
secrecy	n: the state or quality of being kept hidden or private; the act of keeping something confidential or unknown to others
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
knob	n: a round handle, especially one used for opening or closing a door, drawer, or cabinet
dial	v: to adjust or set the controls of a machine or device by turning a controller called dial; (noun) a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
controller	n: a person or device that manages or regulates the operation of a system, equipment, or machine; a high-level position within an organization responsible for overseeing management, operations, and reporting
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
terrific	adj: causing terror or fear; extremely great or intense; very good or excellent
rib	n: each of a series of curved bones that are connected to the spine and surround the chest; (adjective) subject to laughter or ridicule
centrifuge	n: a machine that uses centrifugal force (= a type of inertial force that appears to act on an object moving in a circular path and is directed away from the center) to separate substances of different densities, especially to separate liquids from solids
gravity	n: the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or towards any other physical body having mass; a manner that is solemn
clarify	v: to make something, such as a statement or situation, less confusing and more understandable
ghoulish	adj: gruesome or lacking in sympathy or decency; related to or characteristic of a ghost or a monster, especially in being frightening, cruel, or having a creepy appearance
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
calibrate	v: to measure or adjust something, typically a machine or device, to ensure accurate functioning or to match a standard or desired level of performance
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
geek	n: a person who is highly interested and knowledgeable about a particular subject or field, often to the point of being obsessed
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
extraterrestrial	adj: relating to or existing outside of the Earth’s atmosphere or planetary boundaries; pertaining to beings or phenomena that originate from beyond the Earth
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
popularize	v: to make something more widely known, accepted, or adopted by the general public; to present or promote something in a way that increases its popularity or appeal
foster	v: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
heroism	n: great courage or bravery, especially in the face of danger or adversity; the act of sacrificing oneself for a noble cause
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
creepy	adj: causing an uneasy feeling of fear or unease
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
telescope	n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects
creek	n: a small, narrow stream or waterway; a narrow, winding passage between cliffs or hills
pager	n: a small electronic device used for sending and receiving short text messages, often used in hospitals or other professional settings
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
dinosaur	n: a large extinct reptile, often with an armored back, long neck, tail, and bony plates on the skin
resemble	v: to look like or be similar to someone or something
remark	n: a comment or observation, or something said or written about a particular subject or situation; (verb) to give a spoken statement on a particular subject or situation
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
hike	n: a long walk or journey, especially for pleasure or exercise; an increase in cost
dumb	adj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence
erosion	n: the wearing away of rock, soil, or land by natural processes such as wind or water
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
paleontology	n: the study of fossils and the history of life on Earth
bentonite	n: a clay-rich mineral consisting mostly of montmorillonite, formed from volcanic ash and used in various industries for its absorbent and swelling properties, commonly used in drilling fluids, wastewater treatment, and as a binder in foundry molds
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
swell	v: to become larger or more inflated; to become more intense or important
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
poke	v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
skull	n: a bone framework that surrounds the brain and gives the head its shape
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
serrated	adj: having a saw-toothed or notched edge; of or relating to leaves, knives, or other objects with jagged edges
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
reconstruct	v: to build or form something again that has been damaged or destroyed
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
realization	n: the act or process of understanding or becoming aware of something; the act of achieving or completing something that was planned or desired; the act of making something real or tangible
asteroid	n: (also “planetoid”) a small rocky body orbiting the sun, typically in the region between Mars and Jupiter
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
scientifically	adv: in a way that relates to science or is connected with science
theropod	n: a type of carnivorous dinosaur that existed during the Mesozoic Era and is characterized by having three-toed limbs, a stiff tail, and sharp teeth, such as the Tyrannosaurus and Velociraptor
gripping	adj: engaging or compelling; capable of holding one’s attention or interest tightly; evocative of strong emotions or reactions
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
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
orca	n: a species of large marine mammal, also known as the killer whale, found in Arctic and temperate waters worldwide, known for their intelligence, social behavior, and hunting prowess
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
penthouse	n: a luxurious apartment or living space situated on the highest floor or roof of a building, often with additional amenities or features such as a balcony, terrace, or panoramic view; the top floor or floors of a building
marine	adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
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
edition	n: a particular form or version in which a text, especially a printed book, magazine, or newspaper, is published;
whale	n: a very large sea mammal that has a streamlined body and breathes through a blowhole on the head; a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
curl	v: to form or make something form into a curved or spiral shape; (noun) a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles
disparate	adj: very different or distinct from something else and is not connected or comparable in any way
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
passion	n: intense, driving, or overpowering feeling or conviction
buckle	v: to bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat; (noun) a device used for fastening two loose ends of a belt or strap
engross	v: to entirely occupy or absorb one’s attention or interest; to involve or entangle deeply
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
denominator	n: the number below the line in a fraction