300 từ vựng SSAT học sinh lớp 7 cần biết

No

Word

Pronunciation

Meaning 

1

alien

/ˈeɪ.li.ən/

coming from a different country, race, or group 

2

galaxy

/ˈɡæl.ək.si/

one of the independent groups of stars in the universe

3

humane

 /hjuːˈmeɪn/

showing kindness, care, and sympathy towards others, especially those who are suffering 

4

planetary

 /ˈplæn.ɪ.tər.i/

relating to planets 

5

tranquil

/ˈtræŋ.kwɪl/

calm and peaceful and without noise, violence, worry, etc. 

6

diplomatic

/ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

involving diplomats or the management of the relationships between countries 

7

ghastly

/ˈɡɑːst.li/

unpleasant and shocking 

8

mortal

/ˈmɔː.təl/

(of living things, especially people) unable to continue living for ever; having to die 

9

satellite

/ˈsæt.əl.aɪt/

a device sent up into space to travel around the earth, used for collecting information or communicating by radio, television, etc. 

10

velocity

/vəˈlɒs.ə.ti/

the speed at which an object is travelling 

11

ally

/ˈæl.aɪ/

a country that has agreed officially to give help and support to another one, especially during a war 

12

destiny

/ˈdes.tɪ.ni/

the things that will happen in the future 

13

fugitive

/ˈfjuː.dʒə.tɪv/

a person who is running away or hiding from the police or a dangerous situation 

14

invade

/ɪnˈveɪd/

to enter a country by force with large numbers of soldiers in order to take possession of it 

15

overture

/ˈəʊ.və.tjʊər/

a piece of music that is an introduction to a longer piece, especially an opera 

16

avert

/əˈvɜːt/

to prevent something bad from happening 

17

fascinate

/ˈfæs.ən.eɪt/

to interest someone a lot 

18

gesture

/ˈdʒes.tʃər/

a movement of the hands, arms, or head, etc. to express an idea or feeling 

19

luminous

/ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/

producing or reflecting bright light, especially in the dark 

20

stellar

/ˈstel.ər/

of a star or stars 

21

abstract

/ˈæb.strækt/

existing as an idea, feeling, or quality, not as a material object 

22

controversial

/ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl/

causing disagreement or discussion 

23

eventual

/ɪˈven.tʃu.əl/

happening or existing at a later time or at the end, especially after a lot of effort, problems, etc. 

24

inferior

/ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

not good, or not as good as someone or something else 

25

obsolete

/ˌɒb.səlˈiːt/

not in use any more, having been replaced by something newer and better or more fashionable 

26

absurd

/əbˈsɜːd/

stupid and unreasonable, or silly in a humorous way 

27

defiant

/dɪˈfaɪ.ənt/

proudly refusing to obey authority 

28

grotesque

/ɡrəʊˈtesk/

strange and unpleasant, especially in a silly or slightly frightening way 

29

mere

/mɪər/

used to emphasize that something is not large or important 

30

technique

/tekˈniːk/

a way of doing an activity that needs skill 

31

conform

/kənˈfɔːm/

to behave according to the usual standards of behaviour that are expected by a group or society 

32

deliberate

/dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət/

(often of something bad) intentional or planned 

33

excess

/ɪkˈses/

an amount that is more than acceptable, expected, or reasonable 

34

offend

/əˈfend/

to make someone upset or angry 

35

reality

/riˈæl.ə.ti/

the state of things as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be 

36

consequence

/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns/

a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient 

37

distort

/dɪˈstɔːt/

to change the shape of something so that it looks strange or unnatural 

38

impact

/ˈɪm.pækt/

the force or action of one object hitting another 

39

originality

/əˌrɪdʒ.ənˈæl.ə.ti/

the quality of being specialand interesting and not the same as anything or anyone else 

40

recoil

/rɪˈkɔɪl/

to move back because of fear or disgust (= dislike or disapproval) 

41

congregate

/ˈkɒŋ.ɡrɪ.ɡeɪt/

to come together in a large group of people or animals 

42

hover

/ˈhɒv.ər/

to stay in one place in the air, usually by moving the wings quickly 

43

leash

/liːʃ/

a piece of rope, chain, etc. tied to an animal, especially to a dog at its collar when taking it for a walk 

44

maturity

/məˈtʃʊə.rə.ti/

the quality of behaving mentally and emotionally like an adult

45

signify

/ˈsɪɡ.nɪ.faɪ/

to be a sign of something; to mean 

46

haunt

/hɔːnt/

to cause repeated suffering or anxiety 

47

ignorance

/ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

lack of knowledge, understanding, or information about something 

48

loiter

/ˈlɔɪ.tər/

to move slowly around or stand in a public place without an obvious reason 

49

motive

/ˈməʊ.tɪv/

a reason for doing something 

50

supervise

/ˈsuː.pə.vaɪz/

to watch a person or activity to make certain that everything is done correctly, safely, etc. 

51

audible

/ˈɔː.də.bəl/

able to be heard 

52

conspicuous

/kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/

very noticeable or attracting attention, often in a way that is not wanted 

53

idle

/ˈaɪ.dəl/

not working or being used 

54

modest

 /ˈmɒd.ɪst/

not large in size or amount, or not expensive 

55

subtle

/ˈsʌt.əl/

not loud, bright, noticeable, or obvious in any way 

56

candid

/ˈkæn.dɪd/

honest and telling the truth, especially about something difficult or painful 

57

diaphragm

/ˈdaɪ.ə.fræm/

the muscle that separates the chest from the lower part of the body

58

lenient

/ˈliː.ni.ənt/

not as severe or strong in punishment or judgment as would be expected 

59

notorious

/nəʊˈtɔː.ri.əs/

famous for something bad 

60

threshold

/ˈθreʃ.həʊld/

the floor of an entrance to a building or room

61

aggravate

/ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

to make a bad situation worse 

62

caliber

/ˈkæl.ə.bɚ/

the quality of someone or something, especially someone's ability 

63

eloquent

/ˈel.ə.kwənt/

giving a clear, strong message 

64

maintain

/meɪnˈteɪn/

to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less 

65

placid

/ˈplæs.ɪd/

having a calm appearance or characteristics 

66

anticipate

/ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

to imagine or expect that something will happen 

67

distract

/dɪˈstrækt/

to make someone stop giving their attention to something 

68

fulfill

/fʊlˈfɪl/

to do something that is expected, hoped for, or promised, or to cause it to happen 

69

phase

/feɪz/

any stage in a series of events or in a process of development 

70

porcelain

/ˈpɔː.səl.ɪn/

a hard but delicate, shiny, white substance made by heating a special type of clay to a high temperature, used to make cups, plates, decorations, etc. 

71

dashing

/ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/

attractive in a confident, exciting, and stylish way 

72

flaw

/flɔː/

a fault, mistake, or weakness, especially one that happens while something is being planned or made, or that causes something not to be perfect 

73

obligation

/ˌɒb.lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

the fact that you are obliged to do something 

74

optional

/ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

If something is optional, you can choose if you want to do it, pay it, buy it, etc. 

75

spontaneous

/spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs/

happening or done in a natural, often sudden way, without any planning or without being forced 

76

dismal

/ˈdɪz.məl/

sad and without hope 

77

frail

/freɪl/

weak or unhealthy, or easily damaged, broken, or harmed 

78

obstinate

 /ˈɒb.stɪ.nət/

unreasonably determined, especially to act in a particular way and not to change at all, despite what anyone else says 

79

principally

/ˈprɪn.sɪ.pəl.i/

The advertising campaign is aimed principally at women.

80

tiresome

/ˈtaɪə.səm/

annoying and making you lose patience 

81

authentic

/ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

If something is authentic, it is real, true, or what people say it is 

82

contemplate

/ˈkɒn.təm.pleɪt/

to spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way 

83

formal

/ˈfɔː.məl/

public or official 

84

interpret

/ɪnˈtɜː.prɪt/

to decide what the intended meaning of something is 

85

myth

/mɪθ/

an ancient story or set of stories, especially explaining the early history of a group of people or about natural events and facts 

86

comparable

/ˈkɒm.pər.ə.bəl/

similar in size, amount, or quality to something else 

87

dual

/ˈdʒuː.əl/

with two parts, or combining two things 

88

immortal

 /ɪˈmɔː.təl/

living or lasting for ever 

89

legendary

/ˈledʒ.ən.dri/

very famous and admired or spoken about 

90

profound

/prəˈfaʊnd/

felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way 

91

cherish

 /ˈtʃer.ɪʃ/

to love, protect, and care for someone or something that is important to you 

92

crucial

 /ˈkruː.ʃəl/

extremely important or necessary 

93

gratify

/ˈɡræt.ɪ.faɪ/

to please someone, or to satisfy a wish or need 

94

mythology

/mɪˈθɒl.ə.dʒi/

myths in general 

95

versatile

 /ˈvɜː.sə.taɪl/

able to change easily from one activity to another or able to be used for many different purposes 

96

consistent

/kənˈsɪs.tənt/

always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way 

97

designate

/ˈdez.ɪɡ.neɪt/

to choose someone officially to do a particular job 

98

indispensable

/ˌɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bəl/

Something or someone that is indispensable is so good or important that you could not manage without it, him, or her 

99

resolve

/rɪˈzɒlv/

to solve or end a problem or difficulty 

100

vigor

/ˈvɪɡ.ɚ/

strength, energy, or enthusiasm 

101

discrimination

/dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

treating a person or particular group of people differently, especially in a worse way from the way in which you treat other people, because of their skin colour, sex, sexuality, etc. 

102

illustrious

/ɪˈlʌs.tri.əs/

famous, well respected, and admired 

103

legitimate

/ləˈdʒɪt.ə.mət/

allowed by law 

104

moderate

/ˈmɒd.ər.ət/

neither small nor large in size, amount, degree, or strength 

105

partial

/ˈpɑː.ʃəl/

not complete 

106

guarantee

/ˌɡær.ənˈtiː/

a promise that something will be done or will happen, especially a written promise by a company to repair or change a product that develops a fault within a particular period of time 

107

initial

/ɪˈnɪʃ.əl/

of or at the beginning 

108

merit

/ˈmer.ɪt/

the quality of being good and deserving praise 

109

moral

/ˈmɒr.əl/

relating to the standards of good or bad behaviour, fairness, honesty, etc. that each person believes in, rather than to laws 

110

unison

/ˈjuː.nɪ.sən/

the playing or singing of notes at the same pitch by different instruments or voices 

111

constitution

/ˌkɒn.stɪˈtʃuː.ʃən/

the set of political principles by which a state or organization is governed, especially in relation to the rights of the people it governs 

112

hypocrite

/ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

someone who says they have particular moral beliefs but behaves in way that shows these are not sincere 

113

indirect

/ˌɪn.daɪˈrekt/

happening in addition to an intended result, often in a way that is complicated or not obvious 

114

notable

/ˈnəʊ.tə.bəl/

important and deserving attention, because of being very good or interesting 

115

segregation

/ˌseɡ.rɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

the policy of keeping one group of people apart from another and treating them differently, especially because of race, sex, or religion 

116

elective

/iˈlek.tɪv/

voted for or chosen 

117

indefinite

 /ɪnˈdef.ɪ.nət/

not exact, not clear, or without clear limits 

118

judicial

/dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əl/

involving a law court 

119

prudent

/ˈpruː.dənt/

careful and avoiding risks 

120

veto

/ˈviː.təʊ/

an official power or right to refuse to accept or allow something 

121

credible

/ˈkred.ə.bəl/

able to be believed or trusted 

122

legible

 /ˈledʒ.ə.bəl/

Legible writing or print can be read easily 

123

mastery

/ˈmɑː.stər.i/

complete control of something 

124

refrain

/rɪˈfreɪn/

to avoid doing or stop yourself from doing something 

125

tutor

 /ˈtʃuː.tər/

a teacher who teaches a child outside of school, especially in order to give the child extra help with a subject he or she finds difficult 

126

grammatical

/ɡrəˈmæt.ɪ.kəl/

relating to grammar or obeying the rules of grammar 

127

manuscript

/ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/

the original copy of a book or article before it is printed 

128

participate

/pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

to take part in or become involved in an activity 

129

revise

/rɪˈvaɪz/

to look at or consider again an idea, piece of writing, etc. in order to correct or improve it 

130

usage

/ˈjuː.sɪdʒ/

the way a particular word in a language, or a language in general, is used 

131

dialogue

/ˈdaɪ.ə.lɒɡ/

conversation that is written for a book, play, or film 

132

faculty

/ˈfæk.əl.ti/

a natural ability to hear, see, think, move, etc. 

133

journal

/ˈdʒɜː.nəl/

a serious magazine or newspaper that is published regularly about a particular subject 

134

narration

/nəˈreɪ.ʃən/

a spoken description of events given during a film or television programme 

135

prose

/prəʊz/

written language in its ordinary form rather than poetry 

136

editorial

editorial

an article in a newspaper that expresses the editor's opinion on a subject of particular interest at the present time 

137

forum

/ˈfɔː.rəm/

a situation or meeting in which people can talk about a problem or matter especially of public interest 

138

literary

/ˈlɪt.ər.ər.i/

connected with literature 

139

persuasion

/pəˈsweɪ.ʒən/

the action of persuading someone or of being persuaded 

140

symbolic

/sɪmˈbɒl.ɪk/

representing something else 

141

adhere

/ədˈhɪər/

to stick firmly 

142

maneuver

/məˈnuː.vər/

to handle and move something carefully or with difficulty 

143

opponent

/əˈpəʊ.nənt/

a person who disagrees with something and speaks against it or tries to change it 

144

penetrate

/ˈpen.ɪ.treɪt/

to move into or through something 

145

tactics

/ˈtæk.tɪk/

a planned way of doing something 

146

forbidding

/fəˈbɪd.ɪŋ/

unfriendly and likely to be unpleasant or harmful 

147

minority

/maɪˈnɒr.ə.ti/

a smaller number or part 

148

participant

/pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.pənt/

a person who takes part in or becomes involved in a particular activity

149

recommend

/ˌrek.əˈmend/

to suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose, or to suggest that a particular action should be done 

150

yield

/jiːld/

to supply or produce something positive such as a profit, an amount of food or information 

151

excel

/ɪkˈsel/

to be extremely good at something 

152

fatigue

/fəˈtiːɡ/

extreme tiredness 

153

intellect

/ˈɪn.təl.ekt/

the ability to understand and to think in an intelligent way 

154

officially

/əˈfɪʃ.əl.i/

formally and in a way agreed to or arranged by people in positions of authority 

155

pursure

/pəˈsjuː/

to follow someone or something, usually to try to catch him, her, or it 

156

expand

/ɪkˈspænd/

to increase in size, number, or importance, or to make something increase in this way 

157

hardy

/ˈhɑː.di/

strong enough to bear extreme conditions or difficult situations 

158

obstacle

/ˈɒb.stə.kəl/

something that blocks you so that movement, going forward, or action is prevented or made more difficult 

159

opposition

 /ˌɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/

strong disagreement 

160

scholarship

/ˈskɒl.ə.ʃɪp/

serious, detailed study 

161

adopt

/əˈdɒpt/

to legally take another person's child into your own family and take care of him or her as your own child 

162

blemish

/ˈblem.ɪʃ/

a mark on something that spoils its appearance 

163

immature

/ˌɪm.əˈtʃʊər/

not behaving in a way that is as calm and wise as people expect from someone of your age 

164

intolerable

/ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

too bad or unpleasant to deal with or accept 

165

rival

/ˈraɪ.vəl/

a person, group, etc. competing with others for the same thing or in the same area 

166

anguish

/ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

extreme unhappiness caused by physical or mental suffering 

167

crisis

/ˈkraɪ.sɪs/

a time of great disagreement, confusion, or suffering 

168

inhabit

/ɪnˈhæb.ɪt/

to live in a place 

169

maternal

/məˈtɜː.nəl/

behaving or feeling in the way that a mother does towards her child, especially in a kind, loving way 

170

self-conscious

/ˌselfˈkɒn.ʃəs/

nervous or uncomfortable because you are worried about what people think about you or your actions 

171

acute

/əˈkjuːt/

If a bad situation is acute, it causes severe problems or damage 

172

hysterical

/hɪˈster.ɪ.kəl/

unable to control your feelings or behaviour because you are extremely frightened, angry, excited, etc. 

173

ridicule

/ˈrɪd.ɪ.kjuːl/

unkind words or actions that make someone or something look stupid 

174

timid

 /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

shy and nervous; without much confidence; easily frightened 

175

vague

/veɪɡ/

not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided 

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hesitation

/ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

the act of pausing before doing something, especially because you are nervous or not certain 

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irritable

/ˈɪr.ɪ.tə.bəl/

becoming annoyed very easily 

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tendency

/ˈten.dən.si/

If someone has a tendency to do or like something, they will probably do it or like it 

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turmoil

/ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/

a state of confusion, uncertainty, or disorder 

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wretched

/ˈretʃ.ɪd/ 

unpleasant or of low quality 

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barbarous

/ˈbɑː.bər.əs/

extremely cruel or unpleasant, or failing to reach acceptable social standards 

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era

/ˈɪə.rə/

a period of time of which particular events or stages of development are typical 

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grandeur

/ˈɡræn.dʒər/

the quality of being very large and special or beautiful 

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pageant

/ˈpædʒ.ənt/

a competition for young women in which they are judged on their beauty and other qualities 

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serf

/sɜːf/

a member of a low social class in medieval times who worked on the land and had to obey the person who owned that land

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baron

/ˈbær.ən/

a low-ranking male member of the nobility (= group of people from a high social class)

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fortress

/ˈfɔː.trəs/

a large, strong building or group of buildings that can be defended from attack

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monarchy

/ˈmɒn.ə.ki/

a country that has a king or queen

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proclamation

/ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

an official announcement 

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tyrant

/ˈtaɪə.rənt/

a ruler who has unlimited power over other people, and uses it unfairly and cruelly 

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absolute

/ˈæb.sə.luːt/

very great or to the largest degree possible 

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cultural

/ˈkʌl.tʃər.əl/

relating to the habits, traditions, and beliefs of a society 

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lure

/lʊər/

the quality or power that something or someone has that makes it, him, or her attractive 

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status

/ˈsteɪ.təs/

an accepted or official position, especially in a social group 

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valiant

 /ˈvæl.i.ənt/

very brave or bravely determined, especially when things are difficult or the situation gives no cause for hope 

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banish

/ˈbæn.ɪʃ/

to send someone away, especially from their country, and not allow them to come back 

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illusion

/ɪˈluː.ʒən/

an idea or belief that is not true 

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perilous

/ˈper.əl.əs/

extremely dangerous 

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toil

/tɔɪl/

hard work, especially work that makes you feel physically tired 

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vengeance

/ˈven.dʒəns/

the punishing of someone for harming you or your friends or family, or the wish for such punishment to happen 

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antiseptic

/ˌæn.tiˈsep.tɪk/

a chemical used for preventing infection in an injury, especially by killing bacteria 

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endurance

/ɪnˈdʒʊə.rəns/

the ability to keep doing something difficult, unpleasant, or painful for a long time 

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immune

/ɪˈmjuːn/

protected against a particular disease by particular substances in the blood 

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optical

/ˈɒp.tɪ.kəl/

relating to light or the ability to see 

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parasite

/ˈpær.ə.saɪt/

an animal or plant that lives on or in another animal or plant of a different type and feeds from it 

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edible

/ˈed.ə.bəl/

suitable or safe for eating 

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glucose

/ˈɡluː.kəʊs/

a type of sugar that is found in plants, especially fruit, and supplies an important part of the energy that animals need

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nutrition

/njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/

the substances that you take into your body as food and the way that they influence your health 

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organism

/ˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/

a single living plant, animal, virus, etc. 

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pigment

/ˈpɪɡ.mənt/

a substance that gives something a particular colour when it is present in it or is added to it 

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camouflage

/ˈkæm.ə.flɑːʒ/

the use of leaves, branches, paints, and clothes for hiding soldiers or military equipment so that they cannot be seen against the area around them 

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mammal

/ˈmæm.əl/

any animal of which the female feeds her young on milk from her own body. Most mammals give birth to live young, not eggs 

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nocturnal

/nɒkˈtɜː.nəl/

being active or happening at night rather than during the day 

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seasonal

/ˈsiː.zən.əl/

relating to or happening during a particular period in the year 

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undergrowth

/ˈʌn.də.ɡrəʊθ/

a mass of bushes, small trees, and plants, especially growing under the trees in a forest 

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habitat

/ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

the natural environment in which an animal or plant usually lives 

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naturalist

/ˈnætʃ.ər.əl.ɪst/

a person who writes, paints, etc. in the style of naturalism

218

preservation

/ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

the act of keeping something the same or of preventing it from being damaged 

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temperate

/ˈtem.pər.ət/

(of weather conditions) neither very hot nor very cold 

220

zoology

/zuːˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

the scientific study of animals, especially their structure

221

competent

/ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

able to do something well 

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efficiency

/ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

the good use of time and energy in a way that does not waste any 

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fundamental

/ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.təl/

forming the base, from which everything else develops 

224

percentage

/pəˈsen.tɪdʒ/

an amount of something, often expressed as a number out of 100 

225

relinquish

/rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ/

to give up something such as a responsibility or claim 

226

compute

 /kəmˈpjuːt/

to calculate an answer or amount by using a machine 

227

exceed

 /ɪkˈsiːd/

to be greater than a number or amount, or to go past an allowed limit 

228

futile

/ˈfjuː.taɪl/

(of actions) having no effect or achieving nothing 

229

prestige

/presˈtiːʒ/

respect and admiration given to someone or something, usually because of a reputation for high quality, success, or social influence 

230

substantial

/səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

large in size, value, or importance 

231

cancel

/ˈkæn.səl/

to decide that an organized event will not happen, or to stop an order for goods or services that you no longer want 

232

economical

/ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/

not using a lot of fuel, money, etc. 

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logical

/ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

using reason 

234

metropolitan

/ˌmet.rəˈpɒl.ɪ.tən/

relating to a large city 

235

stationery

/ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər.i/

the things needed for writing, such as paper, pens, pencils, and envelopes

236

compensate

/ˈkɒm.pən.seɪt/

to pay someone money in exchange for something that has been lost or damaged or for some problem 

237

financial

/faɪˈnæn.ʃəl/

relating to money or how money is managed 

238

memorandum

/ˌmem.əˈræn.dəm/

a short written report prepared specially for a person or group of people that contains information about a particular matter 

239

recognition

 /ˌrek.əɡˈnɪʃ.ən/

agreement that something is true or legal 

240

utility

 /juːˈtɪl.ə.ti/

a service that is used by the public, such as an electricity or gas supply or a train service 

241

accord

/əˈkɔːd/

(a formal) agreement 

242

chaos

/ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

a state of total confusion with no order 

243

debris

/ˈdeb.riː/

broken or torn pieces of something larger 

244

kennel

/ˈken.əl/

a small, usually wooden, shelter for a dog to sleep in outside

245

mechanism

/ˈmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/

a part of a machine, or a set of parts that work together 

246

approximate

/əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət/

not completely accurate but close 

247

coincide

/ˌkəʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

to happen at or near the same time 

248

elaborate

/iˈlæb.ər.ət/

containing a lot of careful detail or many detailed parts 

249

manual

/ˈmæn.ju.əl/

done with the hands 

250

surplus

/ˈsɜː.pləs/

(an amount that is) more than is needed 

251

abrupt

/əˈbrʌpt/

sudden and unexpected, and often unpleasant 

252

confirm

/kənˈfɜːm/

to make an arrangement or meeting certain, often by phone or writing 

253

infinite

/ˈɪn.fɪ.nət/

without limits; extremely large or great 

254

probability

/ˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

the level of possibility of something happening or being true 

255

random

/ˈræn.dəm/

happening, done, or chosen by chance rather than according to a plan 

256

commit

 /kəˈmɪt/

to do something illegal or something that is considered wrong 

257

inert

/ɪˈnɜːt/

not moving or not able to move 

258

magnitude

/ˈmæɡ.nɪ.tʃuːd/

the large size or importance of something 

259

radiate

/ˈreɪ.di.eɪt/

to produce heat and/or light, or (of heat or light) to be produced 

260

repel

/rɪˈpel/

to force someone or something to stop moving towards you or attacking you 

261

aerial

/ˈeə.ri.əl/

a structure made of metal rods or wires that receives or sends out radio or television signals

262

diversity

/daɪˈvɜː.sə.ti/

the fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people 

263

exotic

/ɪɡˈzɒt.ɪk/

unusual and exciting because of coming (or seeming to come) from far away, especially a tropical country 

264

glacial

/ˈɡleɪ.ʃəl/

made or left by a glacier 

265

tributary

/ˈtrɪb.jə.tər.i/

a river or stream that flows into a larger river or a lake 

266

barren

/ˈbær.ən/

unable to produce plants or fruit 

267

ecosystem

/ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm/

all the living things in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment 

268

geological

/ˌdʒi.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

relating to geology, or to the geology of a particular area or place 

269

navigable

/ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/

(of an area of water) deep, wide, or safe enough for a boat to go through 

270

via

/ˈvaɪə/

going through or stopping at a place on the way to another place 

271

alternate

/ˈɒl.tə.neɪt/

to happen or exist one after the other repeatedly 

272

effect

/ɪˈfekt/

the result of a particular influence 

273

inquisitive

 /ɪnˈkwɪz.ə.tɪv/

wanting to discover as much as you can about things, sometimes in a way that annoys people 

274

propel

/prəˈpel/

to push or move something somewhere, often with a lot of force 

275

unpredicable

/ˌʌn.prɪˈdɪk.tə.bəl/

likely to change suddenly and without reason and therefore not able to be predicted (= expected before it happens) or depended on 

276

challenge

/ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/

(the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a person's ability 

277

encounter

/ɪnˈkaʊn.tər/

a meeting, especially one that happens by chance 

278

poach

/pəʊtʃ/

to cook something such as a fish, or an egg with its shell removed, by putting it in gently boiling water or other liquid 

279

universal

/ˌjuː.nɪˈvɜː.səl/

existing everywhere or involving everyone 

280

vital

/ˈvaɪ.təl/

necessary for the success or continued existence of something; extremely important 

281

capacity

/kəˈpæs.ə.ti/

the total amount that can be contained or produced 

282

intermediate

/ˌɪn.təˈmiː.di.ət/

being between two other related things, levels, or points 

283

minimum

/ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm/

the smallest amount or number allowed or possible 

284

prompt

/prɒmpt/

to make something happen 

285

speculate

/ˈspek.jə.leɪt/

to guess possible answers to a question when you do not have enough information to be certain 

286

digital

/ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/

recording or storing information as a series of the numbers 1 and 0, to show that a signal is present or absent 

287

intricate

/ˈɪn.trɪ.kət/

having a lot of small parts that are arranged in a complicated or delicate way 

288

perpetual

/pəˈpetʃ.u.əl/

continuing for ever in the same way 

289

reception

/rɪˈsep.ʃən/

a formal party at which important people are welcomed 

290

stability

/stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

a situation in which something is not likely to move or change 

291

connifer

/ˈkɒn.ɪ.fər/

one of various types of evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves) that produce hard oval-shaped fruit called cones

292

involuntary

/ɪnˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

not done by choice; done unwillingly, or without the decision or intention of the person involved 

293

precaution

/prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

an action that is done to prevent something unpleasant or dangerous happening 

294

preliminary

/prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i/

coming before a more important action or event, especially introducing or preparing for it 

295

stationary

/ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər.i/

not moving, or not changing 

296

germinate

/ˈdʒɜː.mɪ.neɪt/

to (cause a seed to) start growing 

297

photosynthesis

/ˌfəʊ.təʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/

the process by which a plant uses the energy from the light of the sun to produce its own food

298

precise

/prɪˈsaɪs/

exact and accurate 

299

proportion

/prəˈpɔː.ʃən/

the number or amount of a group or part of something when compared to the whole 

300

submerge

 /səbˈmɜːdʒ/

to go below or make something go below the surface of the sea or a river or lake