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Word	Meaning	Advanced
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
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
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
biodiversity	n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
countless	adj: too numerous to be counted or very many
eccentric	adj: weird or unusual, sometimes in a funny way
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
rainforest	n: a forest rich in biodiversity that is generally found in tropical settings with heavy annual rainfall
veil	n: a piece of fine cloth worn by women to cover or conceal the face; (verb) to cover, conceal, or obscure
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
spectacular	adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement
ephemeral	adj: lasting or used for only a short time
imperil	v: to put something or someone in danger or at risk; to threaten the safety or well-being of something or someone
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
trail	n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
pitch	n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something
chorus	n: a group of singers or speakers who perform together, typically in a musical or dramatic production; the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
footstep	n: a step, or the sound generated by a person walking when their foot hits the ground
tapir	n: a large, herbivorous mammal with a long snout and flexible snout, native to Central and South America and Southeast Asia
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
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
crunch	n: a loud, crackling noise made by something being crushed or broken; a difficult or critical situation
humid	adj: having a high amount of moisture or water vapor in the air; damp; muggy
shimmer	v: to shine with a soft, flickering light; to reflect light in a wavering or twinkling way; to glimmer or glisten
dense	adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them
canopy	n: a covering, typically of fabric, supported on poles or suspended above a bed, throne, or other object, used to shelter or screen the person or object below it
flashlight	n: a portable electric light with a handle and a switch that can be turned on and off
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
endangered	adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats
opossum	n: a nocturnal marsupial with grayish-white fur, a long naked pink tail, and a head with a pointed snout and sharp teeth; also called “possum” in some regions
tarantula	n: a large, venomous spider with a round body and long, hairy legs
salamander	n: any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed
moth	n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
endless	adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount
expedition	n: a journey or voyage for a specific purpose
tropical	adj: originating in, located in, or characteristic of the tropics
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
mantis	n: a type of predatory insect known for its distinctive front legs that are bent in a way that resembles a praying posture
silent	adj: without any or little sound
scentless	adj: lacking a significant or noticeable scent or odor; odorless
sage	n: a very wise and experienced person; a small evergreen subshrub with flat and light green leaves that has a strong smell and are used as a culinary herb
dazzle	v: to cause someone to lose clear vision temporarily, especially from bright light; to amaze or bewilder somebody with your brilliant wit, intellect, beauty, skill, etc.
tweeze	v: to pluck or remove hairs, particularly from the face or other sensitive areas, using a pair of tweezers (= a small hand-held tool used for grasping and manipulating small objects with precision) or other specialized tools
hypnotize	v: to put someone in a state of hypnosis (= the induction of a state of consciousness in which the mind readily acts on suggestions)
swagger	v: to walk or behave in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
mighty	adj: very large, powerful, or strong
gateway	n: an entrance, door, or other openings that lead to a larger space, particularly one that serves as an entry point or access point to a larger area or system; a route, means, or method used to gain access to or acquire something
labyrinth	n: a complicated network of paths or passages, often with twists and turns, making it difficult to find one’s way out
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
portrait	n: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
sci-fi	n: (informal for science fiction) a genre of speculative fiction typically deals with space travel, life on other planets, time travel, etc.
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
exotic	adj: originating from or characteristic of a foreign country or culture; strikingly unusual, uncommon, or intriguing
micro	n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth
fierce	adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
grasp	v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly
mosquito	n: a small flying insect whose female bites people and animals and sucks their blood, and sometimes transmits serious diseases such as malaria
cicada	n: a large, loud insect with long wings that is known for the sound it makes
vertebrate	adj: relating to animals that have a backbone or spinal column, such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish
armor	n: a protective covering made of metal or other durable materials, worn to guard against injury or damage
beetle	n: an insect having a hard shell-like back covering its wings
caterpillar	n: the wormlike larva of a butterfly or moth
sap	v: to gradually weaken or drain strength, energy, or resources; to undermine or impair someone’s confidence or morale
vegetarian	n: a person who does not eat meat or fish, or often any animal products, for health or religious reasons
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
spike	n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something
rapt	adj: deeply engrossed or absorbed in something; completely attentive or absorbed
swift	adj: happening, moving, or capable of moving quickly
prey	n: the object of a hunt; an animal hunted or trapped for eating
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
react	v: to take action in response to something
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
synchronize	v: to happen or cause to happen at the same time or rate
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
unsure	adj: not certain or having doubts
roam	v: to move about or travel aimlessly or without a fixed destination; to wander
camouflage	n: an outward appearance that conceals the underlying essence of something; the way of concealing troops or military equipment so they cannot be seen against the surrounding environment
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
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
lichen	n: a composite organism consisting of a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium
moss	n: a small, soft plant that grows in a low, compact layer, often on the ground or on rocks
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
blend	v: to mix or combine two or more substances
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
peacock	n: a large, colorful, and majestic bird of the pheasant family
centimeter	n: a unit of measurement of length in the metric system, equivalent to one-hundredth of a meter
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
gram	n: a metric unit of weight equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
molt	v: to shed feathers, skin, or hair, especially in the process of growing a new coat or plumage; to undergo a process of renewal or transformation, often by shedding the old or outdated
pet	n: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly
protocol	n: a set of rules or procedures for transmitting data or conducting a process or activity, especially in computer networks or scientific experiments; the initial or original version of an agreement
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
translucent	adj: allowing light to pass through but scattering it so that objects behind cannot be seen clearly; partially transparent
intrigue	v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone
lethal	adj: causing or capable of causing death; extremely dangerous
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
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
metaverse	n: an imaginary immersive area that is facilitated by the use of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) headsets
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
drone	n: a low continuous humming noise; someone who takes more time than necessary; a pilot-less aerial vehicle that is operated by remote control
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
contemporary	adj: belonging to the same or present time
unreachable	adj: not able to be reached or accessed; beyond one’s physical or logistical ability to contact or approach
treetop	n: the uppermost part of a tree, where the leaves or branches grow out from the trunk; the highest point of elevation within a forested area
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
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
bud	n: a small swelling on a plant stem or twig containing an undeveloped shoot
unicorn	n: a mythical horse-like creature with a single horn on its forehead; a privately held startup company that reached a valuation of $1 billion
fantasy	n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
wonderland	n: a place or situation that is delightful or enchanting, often characterized by a dreamlike or surreal quality; a reference to the fictional world from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
explorer	n: a person who travels to places where no one or few people have been before to find out what is there
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
humankind	n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
stability	n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
hectare	n: a unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters
deforestation	n: the act of cutting down or burning trees in a large area
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
mourning	n: the act or expression of sorrow or grief for someone who has died; a period of time set aside for such grieving
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
dusk	n: the period of the day just before nightfall when the light begins to fade; the darker part of twilight
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
eager	adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something
expose	v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
ultraviolet	adj: relating to or occupying the part of the spectrum beyond the violet end, especially radiation
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
hood	n: a covering for the head and neck, especially one attached to a garment
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
fluorescence	n: the property of certain substances to absorb light at one wavelength and emit light at a longer wavelength, often producing a visible glow or color change; the visible light or color change resulting from this process
sparkle	v: to emit or reflect bright flashes of light, especially with animation and joy
liquid	n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
jungle	n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly
reverberate	v: to be repeated several times as an echo
unimaginable	adj: beyond what can be imagined or conceived; impossible to comprehend or envision
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
nocturnal	adj: relating to or occurring in the night; active or awake during the night
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
bloom	n: a flower, especially one having showy or colorful parts; the best time of youth
exploration	n: the activity of searching and finding out about something through a place