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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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urban | adj: relating to or located in a town or city | |
commerce | n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale | |
brand | n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
untouched | adj: not touched or disturbed by anyone or anything; not having been altered, changed, or affected in any way | |
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 | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
nomadic | adj: moving from one location to another rather than staying in one place all of the time | |
poverty | n: the condition of being extremely poor | |
disagree | v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc. | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
nomad | n: a member of a group of people who move from place to place rather than living in one place all the time; a wanderer; a person with no fixed abode | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
celebrated | adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes | |
instrument | n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work | |
morin | n: a yellow or greenish-yellow dye extracted from certain plants, commonly used to color fabrics or paper | |
fiddle | v: to continuously touch or manipulate something with someone’s hands, mainly when bored or nervous; to act dishonestly to try to get money, information, etc., or gain an advantage | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
festival | n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
devastate | v: to wreck a place or an area or cause significant damage | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
sorrow | n: a feeling of deep sadness, grief, or regret, especially for something lost or ending | |
belong | v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place | |
eternal | adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever | |
gorgeous | adj: wonderful and attractive | |
develop | v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created | |
distant | adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship | |
reconnect | v: to connect again after a break or interruption | |
grandparent | n: a parent of one’s father or mother | |
province | n: the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation | |
rural | adj: of or relating to the countryside | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
hospitable | adj: friendly and generous to visitors or guests | |
shelter | n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack: | |
countryside | n: rural areas or regions outside of cities and urban centers often characterized by open fields, farmland, forests, and countryside scenery | |
dirt | n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
humble | adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance | |
yurt | n: (also “ger”) a circular tent of felt or skins on a collapsible framework used by nomads in the steppes of central Asia | |
dwelling | n: a house or place that someone is living in | |
frame | n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window | |
leather | n: a material made from the skin of an animal, typically by tanning, and used for clothing, shoes, furniture, and other items | |
blanket | n: a large piece of soft material used to cover or wrap a person or thing to keep them warm; (adjective) broad in scope or content | |
wool | n: a textile fiber obtained from the fleece of sheep or certain other animals, used for making clothing and other fabric items | |
assemble | v: to collect in one place as a single group | |
minus | adj: subtracting or taking away; having a value less than zero | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
greet | v: to say hello to someone; to express welcome on meeting someone | |
casual | adj: relaxed and informal in manner or dress, not planned or expected; not involving commitment or seriousness | |
chitchat | n: casual, informal conversation; small talk or gossip | |
politely | adv: in a courteous or respectful manner, showing good manners or consideration for others | |
blunt | adj: having a dull or rounded edge or point; not sharp; straightforward in speech or manner, often to the point of being rude or insensitive | |
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 | |
instantly | adv: immediately | |
string | n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads | |
assume | v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
mercy | n: compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm | |
snowfall | n: a fall of snow; the amount of snow falling within a particular area in a specific time | |
flood | n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount | |
rage | n: a strong feeling of anger or violence | |
awaken | v: to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping | |
organic | adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals | |
dairy | n: a room, building, or establishment where milk and milk products are produced and processed; milk and milk products, such as butter and cheese | |
scratch | v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object | |
vodka | n: a distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grains or potatoes, typically with high alcohol content and little or no added flavoring | |
cow | n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat | |
dung | n: solid waste from animals, especially from large animals such as cattle and horses; (verb) to fertilize or dress with animals’ excrement | |
fuel | n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy | |
contrast | v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences | |
steel | n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure | |
sophistication | n: the quality or state of having a great deal of worldly experience; the quality or state of being intellectually or culturally refined | |
destination | n: the place to which someone or something is going or being sent; the ultimate purpose or goal of a journey or action | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
logic | n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
greedy | adj: having or showing an intense or insatiable desire for wealth, status, power, or food | |
materialistic | adj: concerned primarily with material possessions rather than spiritual or intellectual values; adhering to a philosophy that places a high value on material goods or wealth | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
heritage | n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations | |
convenience | n: the state of being suitable or opportune | |
comfort | n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint | |
digit | n: one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; a finger, thumb, or toe | |
procedure | n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way | |
downsize | v: to reduce the size, scale, or scope of something, such as a company or organization; to decrease the number of employees or members | |
carbon | n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals | |
footprint | n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface | |
rethink | v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it | |
transport | n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on | |
moving | adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
promote | v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
interpret | v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc. | |
skyscraper | n: a very tall building, typically one in a city | |
mall | n: a large, enclosed shopping center that typically contains many stores, restaurants, and other businesses | |
toll | n: money that you have to pay to use a particular road, bridge, etc.; (verb) to ring slowly | |
abandon | v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity | |
pursue | v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them | |
wealth | n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
blueprint | n: a photographic print of an early plan for a building or machine | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
ingredient | n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish | |
ancestor | n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather | |
wisdom | n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions | |
inferior | adj: lower in rank, status, or quality | |
disadvantage | n: a drawback or a negative aspect of something; (verb) to put someone or something in an unfavorable position | |
contrary | n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
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 | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
combine | v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation |