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Word	Meaning	Advanced
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
persuade	v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion
moth	n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light
larva	n: the immature free-living form of insect or an animal, which at hatching from the egg, is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
disbelief	n: the feeling of not being able to believe or accept that something is true or real
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
broach	v: to introduce a sensitive or difficult subject for discussion; to bring up a topic for consideration or debate; to open or tap a cask, barrel, or container, especially one that contains alcohol or a beverage
mighty	adj: very large, powerful, or strong
touchy	adj: easily offended or upset, or sensitive
affair	n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
vouch	v: to assert or guarantee the truth or accuracy of something; to provide a personal recommendation or endorsement
delicious	adj: exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell
silent	adj: without any or little sound
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
nod	v: to lower and raise one’s head, sometimes several times, as to show approval, agreement, greeting, or confirmation
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
sham	n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not
inferior	adj: lower in rank, status, or quality
subhuman	adj: less than human in nature, quality, or dignity; regarded as inferior to or unworthy of being fully human
out-of-the-way	adj: situated far from the main sources of activity or population; remote or secluded
icky	adj: unpleasant or uncomfortable; causing a feeling of disgust or revulsion
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
mushroom	n: a type of fungus that grows on dead or decaying organic matter and typically has a stalk and an umbrella-shaped cap
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
omnipresent	adj: present everywhere at the same time; ubiquitous; pervading or encompassing all things or places
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
caste	n: a social class or group, typically determined by birth or occupation, that has a particular status in a society
vegetarian	n: a person who does not eat meat or fish, or often any animal products, for health or religious reasons
schoolmaster	n: a male teacher, especially one who teaches in a school; a person who is seen as an authority in a particular field
appoint	v: to give someone a job or role, especially as a public official or member of an organization; to arrange or decide on a time or a place
crab	n: a sea creature with two large claws and a flattened back (e.g., blue crab or king crab); a sour or grumpy person who is prone to complaining or criticizing
sin	n: the offense against a religious or moral law or against God
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
nutrition	n: the substances or the process that organisms take into their bodies as food for their growth and health
fluffy	adj: soft and light, often with a texture that resembles feathers or fur
millet	n: a tiny seed of any of several annual cereal types of grass used as food, mainly to manufacture flour and to feed birds and animals
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
diet	n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan
chart	n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
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
entirely	adv: completely
staple	adj: essential, crucial, or regularly used
sorghum	n: a type of grain grown in tropical countries
bulb	n: a rounded underground storage organ of some plants from which the plant grows; the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball
tub	n: a large, deep, round container, typically made of metal or plastic, used for washing or soaking things, especially clothes or a person’s body
legume	n: a plant of the pea family, whose seed is often edible and used as a source of protein
cab	n: a taxi or other vehicle that can be hired for transportation; the compartment from which a vehicle, such as a train or truck, is driven
colossal	adj: extremely large and impressive
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
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
wheat	n: a cereal plant that is the most important kind grown in temperate countries, the grain of which is ground to make flour for bread, pasta, pastry, etc
diabetes	n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood
sap	v: to gradually weaken or drain strength, energy, or resources; to undermine or impair someone’s confidence or morale
shellfish	n: water creatures that live in shells, especially one of the types that can be eaten
mollusk	n: a soft-bodied invertebrate with no internal skeleton, such as a snail, clam, or octopus
endangered	adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
dissonance	n: a lack of harmony or agreement between people or things; a harsh or discordant combination of sounds
distort	v: to change something’s shape, appearance, or sound so that it appears weird or unclear
versatile	adj: able to do many things in different fields; having many talents
abundantly	adv: in large quantities; plentifully
spare	adj: additional to what is necessary for ordinary use; (verb) to give time, money, space, etc. to someone
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
liquor	n: an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented, such as whiskey or gin; alcohol, in general
arrest	v: to take into custody
dirt	n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
starve	v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
dual	adj: having two parts, aspects, or elements
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
heartrending	adj: causing intense sorrow, grief, or anguish; deeply moving or distressing; capable of eliciting or arousing strong emotional responses
famine	n: a severe shortage of food, often caused by drought, war, or economic reasons
starvation	n: a severe lack of food that leads to malnutrition and, ultimately, death
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
trash	n: discarded material, refuse, or waste
edible	adj: fit or safe to be eaten; able to be consumed as food
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
overnight	adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time
snail	n: a slow-moving mollusk with a spiral shell that it uses to protect its body
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
undo	v: to reverse the effect of an action or event, typically one that is recent or specific
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
reclaim	v: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back
lovingly	adv: in a manner showing deep affection or care; with fondness and warmth; in a way that expresses or suggests love
rhythm	n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing
forebear	n: an ancestor or a precursor
gratitude	n: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
cultivation	n: the process of preparing and using land for growing crops or plants, often involving tilling, fertilizing, and irrigating the soil; the act of fostering or developing something, such as a skill, talent, or idea
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
fatigue	n: a feeling of tiredness or weariness, especially as a result of physical or mental exertion; the reduction in the strength or efficiency of a material or structure due to repeated use or stress
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
nourishment	n: food or other substances necessary for growth and health
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
redefine	v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way
scheme	n: an organized and often large-scale plan or arrangement for doing something
willingness	n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something
inquire	v: to ask for information about something or from someone; to investigate or look into a matter to gain clarification or understanding
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
addiction	n: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
censure	n: strong criticism or disapproval; an official expression of disapproval or rebuke; (verb) to criticize or express disapproval of someone or something in a formal or official way
unfamiliar	adj: not known or recognized; not experienced or encountered before
fynbos	n: a vegetation type found in South Africa, characterized by small shrubs and tough, leathery leaves adapted to a Mediterranean climate
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
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
beloved	adj: loved very much
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
reconnect	v: to connect again after a break or interruption