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Word	Meaning	Advanced
canvas	n: the heavy, closely woven fabric used for making tents, sails, etc. and by artists for painting on
drench	v: to completely soak or saturate with liquid, typically with the intent of making something thoroughly wet
sunset	n: the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon; (verb) to expire or be terminated automatically at the end of a fixed period
hue	n: the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
radiate	v: to spread out or emit something, such as light or heat, in all directions
flame	n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger
glance	v: to give a quick or brief look; to hit something at an angle
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
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
stem	n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in
lush	adj: produced or growing in extreme abundance, often in an attractive way; having strong sexual appeal
petal	n: one of the separate, usually colored, segments of a flower that produce its shape and are often found arranged in a circle around the reproductive parts
velvet	n: plush, smooth fabric with a short pile on one side, typically made of silk, cotton, or a synthetic material
metamorphosis	n: a profound or dramatic change in form, structure, or condition; a transformation; the process by which an animal or insect undergoes a physical transformation, such as growth, development, or maturation
geometry	n: the area of pure mathematics that deals with the points, lines, curves, and surfaces
commonplace	adj: occurring very often; lacking originality or interest
revolutionary	adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change
sculptor	n: an artist who creates sculptures, three-dimensional objects, or forms
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
elusive	adj: difficult to find, define, achieve, or remember
pluck	v: to pull or draw something, especially with sudden force or effort; to strip of feathers
arrange	v: to plan, prepare for, and carry out something
prestigious	adj: having a high reputation or status; respected or honored; widely recognized as being of high quality or importance
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
faithful	adj: loyal, constant, and steadfast in affection or allegiance
reproduce	v: to make a copy of something such as a picture, piece of text, music, etc.; to produce offspring through a sexual or asexual process
convention	n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example
solitude	n: the state of being alone and isolated from others
precision	n: the quality or condition of being exact and accurate
increasingly	adv: more and more
striking	adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
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
vivid	adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
Arthurian	adj: relating to king Arthur and the tales and legends associated with him
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
representation	n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
manifest	v: to show something such as feeling, attitude, quality, etc. clearly through signs or actions
render	v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc.
charcoal	n: a black, porous substance made by burning wood or other organic matter in the absence of air, often used for drawing or cooking
undulating	adj: having a rising and falling motion or appearance like waves; marked by a smooth, wavelike movement
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
billow	v: to surge or rise in a large, swelling mass, especially of smoke or water; (noun) a large wave or swell of something, especially water or smoke
defy	v: to challenge or dare someone to do something; to resist or disobey a rule, decision, etc.
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
cubism	n: a 20th-century art movement that emphasizes the formal structure of objects, often breaking them down into geometric shapes and planes and depicting them from multiple angles at once
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
rigid	adj: extremely strict and difficult to change or adapt; incapable of or resistant to bending
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
rhythm	n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
cornerstone	n: a fundamental or essential element or component of something; a basis or foundation upon which something is built or developed
artistic	adj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
proponent	n: a person who supports an idea or pleads for a cause
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
geometric	adj: relating to or having the characteristics of geometry (= the shape, properties, and relations of points, lines, surfaces, solids)
probe	n: a tool used for testing or examining, especially for medical or scientific purposes, or an exploratory mission to a planet or other celestial body; (verb) to investigate, examine, or search into something
psyche	n: the human soul, mind, or spirit
reluctant	adj: unwilling or hesitant to do something because of doubts or fears
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
exhibition	n: a public event or display of works of art, scientific or industrial objects, or other items of interest, usually held in a museum or art gallery
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
diminish	v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc.
retreat	n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
craggy	adj: rugged and uneven in appearance; having rough, projecting rocks or cliffs
canyon	n: a large deep valley with very steep sides of rock and usually formed by a river
bleach	v: to remove color or stains, whiten, or sterilize using a solution of chemicals or other substances, such as bleach
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
meticulous	adj: cautious and precise; paying great attention to detail
handmade	adj: made by hand rather than by machine or mass production methods; crafted manually or using traditional methods
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
ram	v: to strike or push forcefully, often to cause damage; to batter or break open a door or barrier using brute force
skull	n: a bone framework that surrounds the brain and gives the head its shape
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
overshadow	v: to cast a shadow over; to dominate or surpass in importance; to make someone or something seemingly insignificant or less important by comparison
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
skeleton	n: the structure of bones in a human or animal body, or a framework of bones or other material that supports a plant
eerie	adj: strange, or frightening; suggestive of the supernatural
captivate	v: to attract and hold the attention or interest of
praise	n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something
fiery	adj: very intense; like or suggestive of fire
poppy	n: a plant with large, showy flowers of various colors, including red, pink, yellow, and white, and a capsule containing small seeds, and some species of poppy are used to produce opium and its derivatives
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
infatuate	v: to be inspired with a very strong but usually short-lived passion, love, or admiration for someone or something
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
genital	adj: of or relating to the external and internal reproductive organs
dismiss	v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment
interpretation	n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious
resent	v: to feel anger, bitterness, or indignation towards someone or something as a result of unfair treatment or perceived injustice; to harbor negative feelings towards someone or something
gaze	v: to stare at something or someone for an extended time, usually out of surprise or adoration, or because you are thinking about something else
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
evocation	n: the act of calling forth or conjuring something, often a memory, emotion, or response; a strong impression or feeling that something was present or recalled
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
eyesight	n: the ability to see; visual acuity or sharpness
mystery	n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle
tactile	adj: relating to the sense of touch; tangible or perceptible through the sense of touch
medium	adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
retain	v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
mystique	n: an air of secrecy, intrigue, or mystery surrounding something or someone; a sense of fascination or aura of inexplicable attraction