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Word	Meaning	Advanced
sulfur	n: (also sulphur) a chemical element with the symbol S and atomic number 16, found in many minerals and sulfur compounds, often used in the production of fertilizers, rubber, paper, and other industrial applications
rickety	adj: wobbly, unsteady, and likely to collapse
coal	n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
pit	n: a hole in the ground or a cavity in a surface; a place for storing or holding something; a section of a theater or sports arena where people can sit
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
infernal	adj: relating to hell or the underworld; characterized by evil or wickedness; extremely unpleasant or irritating
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
livelihood	n: a means of earning money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
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
belch	v: to expel air from the stomach through the mouth with a noisy or offensive sound, typically as a result of swallowing air or because of indigestion
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
polluted	adj: contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
addiction	n: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
coronavirus	n: a large family of viruses that can cause illness in humans and animals, which name comes from the crown-like spikes on the surface of the virus, which can be seen under a microscope, and COVID-19 is caused by a specific type of coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2
lockdown	n: an emergency policy for people, communities, or a country to stay where they are, usually due to specific risks, such as COVID-19
ramp	n: a sloping surface connecting two levels or inclines, typically used for the movement of people, vehicles, or goods
dislocate	v: to move out of a position of the bone in a joint; to put out of its usual place, position, or relationship
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
sacrifice	n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important
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
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
industrialize	v: to organize the production of something into an industry
halfway	adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points
renew	v: to begin or resume something again after an interruption
renewable	adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced
crisscross	v: to move or make lines that intersect or cross each other in a pattern resembling a series of X’s
bud	n: a small swelling on a plant stem or twig containing an undeveloped shoot
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
daring	adj: brave and taking risks
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
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
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
emit	v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc.
luxury	n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
cow	n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat
dung	n: solid waste from animals, especially from large animals such as cattle and horses; (verb) to fertilize or dress with animals’ excrement
bioenergy	n: energy derived from biomass materials, such as plants or organic waste, that can be converted into a usable form of heat, electricity, or fuel
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
dignify	v: to make something worthy of respect or honor; to elevate or give importance to something that may otherwise be considered insignificant
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
hundredfold	adj: a hundred times as great or as much
quadruple	v: to consist of four items or people; to become four times as great or many
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
pollution	n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change
rapacious	adj: aggressively greedy or grasping, often about money or resources; devouring or predacious in nature
reimagine	v: to imagine or conceive of something in a new or different way
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
audacious	adj: showing a willingness to take bold risks or to do something that is considered unconventional or daring; marked by originality, creativity, or boldness
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
replace	v: to take the place of something
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
sector	n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
traditionally	adv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
watt	n: a standard unit for measuring electrical power
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
bless	v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify
abundant	adj: present in great quantity
sunshine	n: the direct light and heat that comes from the sun
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
sunlight	n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun
wasteland	n: a barren or uncultivated area of land that has been left deserted or uninhabitable, typically due to a natural disaster, pollution, or human destruction; a place or situation that is devoid of life or anything of value
substantial	adj: fairly large in size, value, or importance
untapped	adj: not yet used or exploited
offshore	adj: situated at or happening in the sea, not far from the shore or land; (of winds) coming from the land
complement	v: to improve or make something more appealing by adding or contributing extra features to it
monsoon	n: a seasonal wind system that brings heavy rainfall to a region, typically occurring in tropical areas
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
explosive	adj: easily able or likely to shatter violently or burst apart; sudden and loud
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
urgently	adv: in a way that requires immediate action or attention, especially before anything else, because of being very important
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
grid	n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
soaked	adj: completely wet; saturated or drenched with a liquid
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
windy	adj: characterized by or affected by strong winds; of or relating to the wind; describing a person who talks a lot, often in an exaggerated way or without saying much substance
rooftop	n: the upper surface or cover of a building’s roof, often used for recreational or other purposes
warehouse	n: a large building for storing goods and merchandise, especially before they are sold, used, or sent out to shops
outskirt	n: the part of a town or city away from the center, typically the suburbs; the fringe or border of something.
sprawl	v: to sit, lie, or fall with one’s arms and legs spread out
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
hydropower	n: electricity generated from the energy of moving water, usually using turbines and dams in rivers or other bodies of water
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
pricy	adj: expensive or costly; having a high price or worth
breakneck	adj: extremely fast and reckless; dangerous and high-speed
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
freight	n: goods or cargo that are transported by land, sea, or air; the transportation of goods or cargo by land, sea, or air
rail	n: a long, thin piece of metal or wood that is used to make fences or as a support for something; (verb) to complain bitterly
fleet	n: a group of military ships, aircraft, etc., operating together under the same ownership; (adjective) moving very fast
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
adoption	n: the action or fact of legally taking another’s child as one’s own; the act of accepting with approval
scoot	v: to move or glide along quickly and smoothly on a surface, especially on a scooter or similar device
rickshaw	n: a light two- or three-wheeled passenger carriage, typically pulled by a human runner or cyclist, commonly used in some Asian cities as a mode of transportation
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
influx	n: the arrival or entry of a large number of people, objects, or ideas into a place or system
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
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
steel	n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
cement	v: make fast as if with cement; (noun) a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay, used with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete
fertilizer	n: a natural or chemical substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
petrochemical	n: a chemical compound derived from petroleum or natural gas, used as a raw material in the manufacture of plastics, synthetic fibers, and other products
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
hydrogen	n: the chemical element that is the lightest gas is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and combines with oxygen to form water
surplus	n: an amount of something more than what is needed or required; excess or extra supply
electrolysis	n: a process or technique of chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through an ion-containing liquid or solution
split	v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
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
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
improve	v: to make or become better
efficiency	n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
stitch	n: one of the tiny thread lines visible on a piece of fabric after it has been sewn
voracious	adj: having a very strong appetite or desire for something, especially for food or activity; extremely eager or enthusiastic for something
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
pollute	v: to make an area or substance, such as land, air, water, etc., dirty or harmful to living things by adding waste matter or harmful chemicals
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
insane	adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill
humid	adj: having a high amount of moisture or water vapor in the air; damp; muggy
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
sweat	n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath
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
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
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
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
enact	v: to make a law; to put something into practice
stringent	adj: strict, severe, or demanding; requiring close attention to rules or regulations; extreme or excessive in some way
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
sputter	v: to emit or make a series of explosive popping or spitting sounds; to speak quickly or in a confused or agitated manner; to work or operate in an erratic or uneven manner
sharply	adv: suddenly and to a great degree; in an aggressive manner
loom	v: to appear or take shape as a large, especially in a frightening way
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
utility	n: the state or quality of being useful or convenient; the service, such as electric power or water or transportation, provided by a public
mismanage	v: to organize or control something badly, improperly, or unskillfully
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
fragile	adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged
subsidize	v: to pay part of the cost of something to support an organization, activity, etc. financially
residential	adj: relating to, suitable for, or used for living in
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
efficiently	adv: in a way that produces maximum output with minimum effort or expense
overhaul	n: a thorough examination, evaluation, or inspection of something, often with the intent of making necessary improvements; a major reorganization or restructuring of a system or process; (verb) to thoroughly examine, repair, and improve something to ensure that it is functioning properly and up to standard
profitable	adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
finance	n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets
stall	v: to stop or cause to stop making progress; (noun) small area or booth set off for the sale of goods in a market or large covered area
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
cultivate	v: to prepare and foster land for growing crops or plants
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
export	v: to send goods or services to another country for sale; to transfer electronic data out of a database or document in a format that other programs can use
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
procure	v: to obtain, acquire, or secure something, often by effort or skill
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
duration	n: the length of time something lasts or continues
storage	n: the act or process of putting in and keeping something in a particular place for use in the future; an electronic memory device that can store information
deforest	v: to clear an area of forest or trees
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
underneath	adv: under or below something else
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
firsthand	adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source
sweep	v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
gape	n: an act of opening the mouth wide, often as a sign of surprise, wonder, or boredom; a wide opening or gap in something, especially in a physical object or landscape; (verb) to open one’s mouth wide, often as a result of surprise, shock, or amazement
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
crew	n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
hoist	v: to elevate or drag anything to a higher position, usually with the help of ropes or specific equipment
nacelle	n: a protective housing or structure for a machine or equipment, especially the engine of an aircraft or the generator of a wind turbine
atop	adv: on, to, or at the top
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
turbine	n: a machine that rotates to generate power from fluids such as water or gas
blade	n: the flat part of a knife, weapon, or machine with a very thin edge used for cutting
prosperous	adj: successful financially or materially; bringing success or good fortune
hasten	v: to move or act quickly; to cause or encourage something to happen sooner or more rapidly; to accelerate or speed up
ravage	v: to cause damage to something badly
endanger	v: to put someone or something in a risky situation