Marine – relating to or found in the sea
Amphibian – animal living both on land and water
Arboreal – living in trees
Terrestrial – on or relating to the earth

Mascot – a person, animal, or object adopted by a group as a symbolic figure especially to bring them good luck
Traitor – person who betrays his own country
Icon – a person or thing regarded as a representative symbol or as worthy of veneration
Paragon – a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality

Biology – the study of living organisms, divided into many specialized fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behaviour, origin, and distribution
Anthology – a published collection of poems or other pieces of writing
Anthropology – the study of evolution of mankind
Psychology – the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behaviour in a given context

Destitute – bankrupt
Orphan – child bereaved of one or both the parents
Lout – an uncouth and aggressive man or boy
Desolate – feeling or showing great unhappiness or loneliness

Substantial – of considerable importance, size, or worth
Firm – having a consistency that does not easily yield to pressure
Ramrod – in a very straight and stiff way
Close – only a short distance away or apart in space or time

Theocracy – a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god
Autocracy – a state or society governed by one person with absolute power
Democracy – a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives
Plutocracy – government governed by wealth.

Plagiarism – copying someone else’s work and trying to submit as your own
Hooliganism – violent or rowdy behaviour by young troublemakers, typically in a gang
Altruism – disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others
Cynicism – an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; scepticism

Fugitive – a person who has escaped from captivity or is in hiding
Vulnerable – exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally
Miscreant – a person who has done something wrong or unlawful
Waif – forsaken or neglected child who has no home and spends most of his/her time on the streets

Convalescence – gradual recovery of health and strength
Potency – the power of something to influence or make an impression
Benefaction – a donation or gift
Rejuvenation – the action or process of giving new energy or vigour to something

Lithe – (especially of a person’s body) thin, supple, and graceful
Willowy – (of a person) tall, slim, and lithe
Ductile – capable of being bent or pulled into different shapes
Lissome – (of a person or their body) thin, supple, and graceful

Aviary – a large cage, building, or enclosure to keep birds
Burrow – a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, especially a rabbit, as a dwelling
Apiary – a place where bees are kept; a collection of beehives
Dormitory – a large room containing numerous beds

Imposter – someone who dishonestly pretends to deceive under an assumed character
Imitator – someone who copies the behaviour or actions of another
Explorer – a person who explores a new or unfamiliar area
Imbecile – a stupid person

Sway – move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically backwards and forwards or from side to side
Viaduct – a long bridge-like structure, typically a series of arches, carrying a road or railway across a valley or other low ground
Thrifty – using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully
Vacillate – waver between different opinions or actions

Optimist – hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular
Activist – a person who campaigns to bring about political or social change
Racist – a person who is prejudiced against or antagonistic towards people on the basis of their membership of a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized
Pessimist – one who looks at the negative side of everything

Monster – a large, ugly, and frightening imaginary creature
Criminal – a person who has committed a crime
Hangman – a game for two in which one player tries to guess the letters of a word, the other player recording failed attempts by drawing a gallows and someone hanging on it, line by line
Assassin – a person who kills somebody, especially for political reasons

Congregation – a group of worshippers
Crowd– a large number of people gathered together in a disorganized or unruly way
Caravan – a vehicle equipped for living in, typically towed by a car and used for holidays
Constellation – a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure

Oasis – a fertile spot in a desert, where water is found
Domicile – the place that a person treats as his permanent home, or lives in and has a substantial connection with
Embankment – a wall or bank of earth or stone built to prevent a river flooding an area
Resort – a place that is frequented for holidays or recreation or for a particular purpose

Versatile – capable of or adapted for turning easily from one to another of various tasks, fields of endeavour, etc. and is able to do many things
Turncoat – a person who deserts one party or cause in order to join an opposing one
Talented – having a natural aptitude or skill for something.
Flexible – elastic, resilient, springy

Tannery – a place where animal hides are tanned; the workshop of a tanner
Pantry – a small room or cupboard in which food, crockery, and cutlery are kept
Mint – an aromatic plant native to temperate regions of the Old World, several kinds of which are used as culinary herbs
Granary – place where grains are stored

Slouch – stand, move, or sit in a lazy, drooping way
Chump – a big clumsy often slow–witted person
Oaf – a man who is rough or clumsy and unintelligent
Ape– a large primate that lacks a tail, including the gorilla, chimpanzees, orangutan, and gibbons

Illegible – not clear enough to be read
Inaudible – unable to be heard
Dumb – lacking intelligence
Deaf – one who cannot hear

Chaotic– in a state of complete confusion and disorder
Malevolent – causing or wanting to cause harm or evil to someone
Insipid – lacking flavour; weak or tasteless
Rancour – bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long standing

Realist – a person who accepts a situation as it is and is prepared to deal with it accordingly
Agnostic – a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God
Fatalist – one who believes in fate
Omniscient – knowing everything

Gruesome – causing repulsion or horror; grisly
Foster – encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable)
Fatal – causing or ending in death
Grotesque – comically or repulsively ugly or distorted

Septuagenarian – a person whose age is between 70 and 79 years old
Aged – having lived for a specified length of time; of a specified age
Pensioner – a person who receives a pension, especially the retirement pension
Oldie – an old song, film, or television programme that is still well known or popular