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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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apologize | v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem | |
architectural | adj: of or relating to the design and construction of buildings and other structures and the features and style of such structures | |
sensitive | adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do | |
upset | adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry | |
inbox | n: an electronic folder on a computer or phone where new emails, text messages, etc., that are sent to you are kept | |
hell | n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place | |
oversize | adj: larger than the normal or standard size | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
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 | |
chandelier | n: a branched decorative light fixture designed to be mounted on ceilings or walls | |
porch | n: a covered entrance to a building, typically one leading to the front door and extending outwards | |
lawn | n: a stretch of ground covered with grass, typically attached to a house, and often used for recreation or aesthetics | |
architecture | n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
kaleidoscope | n: a toy or optical instrument made up of mirrors and pieces of colored glass or plastic, which produce changing patterns and images when rotated; a constantly changing succession of different things or events | |
cheaply | adv: in a stingy or inexpensive manner | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
marvel | n: someone something that causes feelings of wonder or surprise | |
frame | n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window | |
foam | n: a mass of small air bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid; a substance that forms a lather when mixed with water | |
disrespect | n: an expression of lack of regard or contempt for someone or something | |
folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
impeccable | adj: without flaw or fault; perfect or flawless; incapable of doing wrong or making mistakes; of the highest quality or standards | |
gatekeeper | n: a person, organization, or system that controls or monitors access to something, often a website, database, or institution; a person or group that controls or regulates access to information, especially for a particular perspective or interest | |
aesthetic | adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty | |
durable | adj: capable of lasting and being used for a long time without being damaged or destroyed | |
functional | adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service | |
permanent | adj: lasting for a long time without essential change | |
deregulation | n: the process of reducing or removing government regulations and restrictions in a particular industry or sector, often to promote competition and reduce costs | |
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 | |
bubble | n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses | |
flip | v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion | |
durability | n: the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage over a while; longevity | |
damage | v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity | |
balcony | n: a platform projecting from the wall of a building and surrounded by a railing, providing an outdoor space | |
trend | n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
primary | adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle | |
deck | n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
sanctuary | n: a place of refuge or safety, especially for victims of persecution or abuse | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
din | n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
grade | n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc. | |
adjust | v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better. | |
sibling | n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents | |
knit | v: to make a garment or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or a machine | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
asset | n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property | |
regulatory | adj: having the power to control or restrict something such as business or industry according to rules or principles | |
policy | n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective | |
liquid | n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
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 | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
column | n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument | |
scream | v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice | |
regard | v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way | |
cathedral | n: the main Christian church of a bishop’s diocese, which is often the largest and most important church in the area | |
ceiling | n: a room’s top interior surface | |
horrible | adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust | |
census | n: an official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details such as age, sex, occupation, and education levels | |
bureau | n: an office or agency that specializes in a particular type of work, often related to collecting or compiling data or information | |
suburb | n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods | |
fabric | n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc. | |
era | n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history | |
interweave | v: to combine or blend substantive parts or elements; to interlace; to mix or intermingle | |
urban | adj: relating to or located in a town or city | |
politically | adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation | |
recession | n: a period of economic decline, typically lasting for six months or more, during which trade and industrial activity decrease, and unemployment increases | |
attach | v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
undergo | v: to go through something unpleasant or that involves a change | |
murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
preservation | n: the act of keeping something in its original state or of preventing it from being damaged | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
postmodern | adj: relating to or characterized by a rejection of objective truth and global cultural narratives and instead emphasizing the role of personal interpretation | |
advantage | n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has | |
jerk | v: to make a sudden, sharp movement, or cause something to do this | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
ugly | adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at | |
acoustics | n: a branch of physics that deals with the study of mechanical waves in gases, liquids, and solids, including topics such as vibration, sound, ultrasound, and infrasound | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
snark | n: sarcastic or cutting remarks or comments intended to ridicule or undermine someone, often with a tone of superiority or disdain | |
automatically | adv: without needing a direct human control | |
ginormous | adj: (combination of “gigantic” and “enormous”) extremely large | |
balloon | n: a small bag made of thin rubber or other light material that can be inflated with air or gas, used as a toy or as a decoration; (verb) to become inflated | |
cable | n: a set of wires covered by plastic or rubber that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.; a solid thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire | |
encouraging | adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring | |
perpetuate | v: to make something continue or prevail for a long time | |
introductory | adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point | |
humor | n: the quality of being amusing or funny; the liquid parts of the body | |
shove | v: to push someone or something in a rough way | |
encourage | v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
inclusive | adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something |