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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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drawing | n: the act of making a picture with a pencil, pen, or other instruments on paper, cardboard, or other material | |
blind | adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something | |
asphalt | n: a black, sticky substance that is used to surface roads, roofs, and other structures made from a mixture of sand, gravel, and a petroleum-based material called bitumen | |
chalk | n: a soft, white, porous sedimentary rock composed of calcium carbonate, often used for drawing or writing on surfaces such as blackboards | |
beneath | adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something | |
unforgiving | adj: not willing to forgive or show mercy; not able to be repaired or restored | |
tropical | adj: originating in, located in, or characteristic of the tropics | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
aesthetic | adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty | |
function | n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
attract | v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones | |
compel | v: to force or require someone to do something; to exert a strong, irresistible force or pressure that makes someone act in a certain way | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
composition | n: the different parts of something’s elements or ingredients; the way in which the different components are organized; a piece of music written by someone | |
sneak | v: to go somewhere, or take someone or something somewhere secretly or stealthily; to steal or do something secretly or stealthily | |
judge | n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something | |
tar | n: a thick, sticky substance that is dark in color and is commonly used for road surfacing or as a material for roofing; a common byproduct of burning coal or wood | |
luncheon | n: a formal midday meal or banquet, typically one held in honor of a person or occasion | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
portrait | n: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face | |
formula | n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
impasto | n: a painting technique in which paint is applied thickly and heavily so that brushstrokes are visible and the resulting surface has texture and depth | |
highlight | v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
conflict | n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals | |
struggle | v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
amend | v: to change a text, law, statement, etc., slightly to remove faults or errors or to improve it | |
futile | adj: incapable of producing any useful result; pointless | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
reinforce | v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger | |
folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
unseen | adj: not seen or noticed; not perceived | |
emphasize | v: to give or show particular importance to something | |
absence | n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
icon | n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
church | n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination | |
saint | n: a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, virtue, or devotion | |
madonna | n: a representation of the Virgin Mary, especially in art | |
testament | n: a thing that proves the existence or truth of something else | |
Christ | n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity | |
exploration | n: the activity of searching and finding out about something through a place | |
criminal | n: a person who has committed a crime | |
innocent | adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge | |
guilty | adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
reconnect | v: to connect again after a break or interruption | |
studio | n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company | |
initially | adv: at the beginning; at first | |
incarceration | n: the state of being confined in prison or jail | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
incarcerate | v: to put or keep somebody in prison or in a place from which they cannot escape | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
gesture | n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning | |
myth | n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people | |
benevolence | n: the quality or any act of kindness or well-doing | |
rev | n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute | |
liberty | n: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views | |
benevolent | adj: well-meaning and kind; serving a charitable or philanthropic purpose | |
extend | v: to broaden in scope, range, or area | |
tumult | n: a state of great confusion, commotion, or disturbance; a loud, confused noise, as of people shouting | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
contradiction | n: the assertion of the opposite of what has been said; opposition; denial | |
devastating | adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage | |
remembrance | n: the act of remembering or honoring a person, event, or thing from the past; a memory or memento | |
repetition | n: the act of doing or saying something many times | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
edit | v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it | |
undercover | adj: carried out or conducted in secret, with one’s true identity or purpose concealed; disguised, incognito | |
accuse | v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing | |
exhibit | v: to show something in public for people to enjoy or to provide them with information | |
citizenship | n: the status of being a member of a particular country | |
disturb | v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc. | |
complaint | n: a statement that expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance about something | |
saturated | adj: (of chemistry) describing a compound or substance that contains the maximum amount of a particular atom or group of atoms and has no further capacity to bond; (of nutrition) describing a food that is high in saturated fats, which are linked to an increased risk of heart disease | |
surreal | adj: strange and unreal; having an oddly dreamlike quality | |
disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible | |
trauma | n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
encouraging | adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
incubator | n: an apparatus in which conditions are controlled for hatching eggs, growing cells, or keeping people or animals warm; a place, especially with support staff and equipment, offered at a low cost to new small businesses | |
haven | n: a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary; a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo | |
predominantly | adv: mainly, mostly, or primarily; having the greatest influence or power in a particular situation or group | |
jazz | n: a type of music that originated in the African-American community in the United States and that is characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and a strong emphasis on self-expression | |
disinvestment | n: the act of reducing or withdrawing the amount of money you have provided in a particular area or sector | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental | |
asset | n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property | |
assistant | n: someone who helps or supports someone else to do a job | |
craft | n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
intertwine | v: to twist together or become twisted together | |
myriad | adj: a very large number | |
manifest | v: to show something such as feeling, attitude, quality, etc. clearly through signs or actions |