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England
England
[noun]

the largest country in the United Kingdom, located in Western Europe

Ex: England is famous for its historic sites, including Stonehenge and the Tower of London. 
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to grow up

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

Ex: Many children dream of what they want to be when they grow up. 
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carpenter
carpenter
[noun]

someone who works with wooden objects as a job

Ex: He worked with the carpenter to design and install new kitchen cabinets. 
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to collect

to get and keep interesting or valuable items of a particular kind as a pastime

Ex: He has been collecting baseball cards since he was a child and now has an impressive collection. 
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fossil
fossil
[noun]

the preserved remains or traces of ancient plants, animals, or other organisms found in rock

Ex: The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the desert. 
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to die
to die
[Verb]

to no longer be alive

Ex: Unfortunately, her pet fish died after being in poor health for a week. 
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to sell
to sell
[Verb]

to give something to someone in exchange for money

Ex: Are you planning to sell your house in the near future? 
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to [make] money

to earn income through various means, such as employment, investments, business activities, etc.

Ex: She works hard to make money and support her family. 
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to help
to help
[Verb]

to make something easier, particularly by improving the situation

Ex: Seeking therapy can help improve mental health. 
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to find
to find
[Verb]

to search and discover something or someone that we have lost or do not know the location of

Ex: Did you find the remote control for the television? 
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easily
easily
[Adverb]

in a way that something is done without much trouble or exertion

Ex: She completed the marathon easily. 
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cliff
cliff
[noun]

an area of rock that is high above the ground with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea

Ex: They stood at the edge of the cliff, taking in the breathtaking view. 
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jurassic
jurassic
[Adjective]

relating to the period between around 208 to 146 million years ago, when the largest known dinosaurs lived

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discovery
discovery
[noun]

something that is discovered

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complete
complete
[Adjective]

having all the necessary parts

Ex: He was happy to see a complete rainbow after the rain. 
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sea animal

any animal that lives in the sea

Ex: The dolphin is a highly intelligent sea animal known for its playful behavior and social nature. 
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skeleton
skeleton
[noun]

the structure of bones supporting the body of an animal or a person

Ex: The X-ray revealed a fracture in his skeleton. 
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special
special
[Adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: That song holds a special place in her heart. 
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expert
expert
[noun]

an individual with a great amount of knowledge, skill, or training in a particular field

Ex: She is an expert in photography and takes stunning pictures. 
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to visit
to visit
[Verb]

to go somewhere because we want to spend time with someone

Ex: I love to visit my uncle because he tells great stories. 
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credit
credit
[noun]

formal approval, acknowledgment, or commendation

Ex: She received credit for her innovative idea. 
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university

an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

Ex: I will graduate from university next year with a degree in psychology. 
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scientist
scientist
[noun]

someone whose job or education is about science

Ex: As a scientist, he spends a lot of time in the lab. 
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breast cancer

a type of cancer that originates in the cells of the breast, often forming a lump or mass

Ex: Breast cancer is when abnormal cells grow in the breast, forming a lump. 
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hunter
hunter
[noun]

a person who actively searches for something they need or want

Ex: She is a talent hunter, always on the lookout for new and promising candidates. 
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challenge
challenge
[noun]

a difficult and new task that puts one's skill, ability, and determination to the test

Ex: Overcoming that obstacle was a significant challenge for the team. 
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paleontology

the branch of science that studies fossils

Ex: Paleontology has revealed fascinating details about the prehistoric creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago. 
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leader
leader
[noun]

a person who leads or commands others

Ex: The company’s leader implemented a new strategy to boost productivity. 
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