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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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imagery | n: the use of words or pictures in books, photographs, paintings, etc., that produces pictures in the minds of people; the ability to form mental images of things or events | |
slum | n: a heavily populated urban area characterized by poor, run-down housing and infrastructure, often associated with poverty and social neglect | |
squatter | n: a person who lives in or occupies a property or land without legal ownership or permission; a person who occupies a place or position without having the proper qualifications, training, or authority | |
illegal | adj: not allowed by law | |
criminal | n: a person who has committed a crime | |
beneficiary | n: a person who receives benefits or advantage from something, especially a financial trust or a will | |
supplicant | n: someone who humbly or earnestly requests or petitions for something, particularly from a person or entity of greater power or authority | |
poverty | n: the condition of being extremely poor | |
vicious | adj: having or showing a desire to cause harm to others; having the nature of vice | |
cycle | n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle | |
pave | v: to cover something with a hard, flat material such as stones, bricks, or concrete, to make it suitable for travel or use | |
dump | v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly | |
swamp | n: an area of low-lying land that is flooded or saturated with water, often having a growth of natural vegetation | |
livable | adj: capable of being lived in comfortably and sustainably; suitable for human habitation | |
toilet | n: a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture with a seat for defecation and urination, or a room or building containing one or more of this fixture | |
unfamiliar | adj: not known or recognized; not experienced or encountered before | |
accompany | v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something | |
patient | n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
architect | n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings | |
architecture | n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings | |
urban | adj: relating to or located in a town or city | |
sanitation | n: the process of maintaining a clean and hygienic environment, particularly in public health and safety contexts; the practice of disposing of waste products in a safe and appropriate manner | |
myth | n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people | |
perception | n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses | |
migration | n: the movement of animals to a new location, frequently as the seasons change | |
mentor | n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school | |
migrate | v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally | |
settlement | n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place. | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
laborer | n: a person who works hard physically, typically doing unskilled or manual labor; a worker or employee who performs physically demanding tasks | |
babysitter | n: a person hired to look after a child or children while the parents are away or occupied; someone who provides temporary care and supervision for children in the absence of their parents or guardians | |
countless | adj: too numerous to be counted or very many | |
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 | |
glitch | n: a minor problem or malfunction, especially in a computer program, system, or machine | |
attitude | n: the way you think and feel about someone or something | |
workshop | n: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group | |
papier-mache | n: a craft or artistic technique involving the use of paper strips or pulp, typically mixed with glue or paste, to create sculptures, masks, and other objects | |
cardboard | n: a stiff, thick material made from compressed paper pulp used to make boxes and other packaging materials | |
honeycomb | n: a structure of hexagonal cells made of wax by bees as a place to store honey and to rear their young | |
affordable | adj: not expensive and able to pay | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
approve | v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc. | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
scalable | adj: capable of being easily expanded or increased in size, number, or scale to meet changing demands | |
humble | adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance | |
afford | v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something | |
aspiration | n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath | |
temporary | adj: not lasting or be used for a very long | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
brick | n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material | |
tin | n: a silvery-white metal that is typically soft and malleable, often used to make containers or packaging materials; a thin sheet of metal or metal alloy used for a variety of purposes | |
bamboo | n: a fast-growing plant that has long, hollow stems and is widely used as a building material, food source, and decorative element, especially in Asian cultures | |
tarpaulin | n: a heavy-duty waterproof cloth, typically made of canvas or polyester coated with polyurethane, used especially for covering and protecting things outdoors | |
cement | v: make fast as if with cement; (noun) a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay, used with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete | |
broaden | v: to make or become wider or more extensive; to make or become more tolerant or liberal. | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
constant | adj: happening repeatedly or all the time | |
evict | v: to expel someone from a property, especially with the support of the law | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
illiterate | adj: unable to read or write; lacking basic education and knowledge in reading and writing | |
sari | n: a garment worn primarily by women from the Indian subcontinent, consisting of a length of fabric that is draped and wrapped around the body in various styles | |
demonstrate | v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
fellow | adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you | |
resident | n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place | |
loft | n: a large, open space in an upper part of a building, typically under a roof; a raised platform or gallery in a building, which is used for storage or as a work or living space | |
accommodate | v: to provide someone with a place to live or to be stored in; to make fit for or to change to suit a new purpose | |
bangle | n: a decorative piece of jewelry, often worn around the wrist, consisting of a circular or semi-circular band that may be solid or hollow and may be adorned with various embellishments | |
jewelry | n: decorative ornaments made of precious metals, gemstones, or other materials, worn as personal adornment, which can include items such as necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, and brooches | |
embroidery | n: the art or skill of decorating fabric with thread, yarn, or other material, often by creating designs or pictures with stitches or patterns | |
stitch | n: one of the tiny thread lines visible on a piece of fabric after it has been sewn | |
corridor | n: a hallway or passageway, especially one connecting rooms or areas within a building or structure | |
necessitate | v: to make something necessary or essential; to require something as a condition or consequence | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
initially | adv: at the beginning; at first | |
abandon | v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
demolish | v: to completely destroy or tear down a building, structure, or other entity; to ruin or eliminate the effectiveness or power of something | |
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 | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
vertical | adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line | |
density | n: the quality of compactness of a substance | |
ventilation | n: the provision of fresh air, especially to a room or building | |
unhealthy | adj: not conducive to good health; detrimental to physical or mental well-being | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
maintenance | n: the act or process of keeping something, either artificial materials or living things, in good condition; the money needed for a person’s or family’s living expenses | |
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 | |
moving | adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy | |
adapt | v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment | |
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 | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
acknowledge | v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.; | |
acre | n: a unit of land area in the US Customary System and the British Imperial System, equal to 4,840 square yards (= 4,047 square meters) | |
squeeze | v: to apply pressure from two or more sides; to hold someone or something tightly in your arms, usually with fondness | |
glimpse | n: a brief or partial view; the act of seeing something or someone for a very short time or only partly | |
tap | v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc. | |
bulldoze | v: to level or clear an area of land using a bulldozer (= a large, heavy vehicle with a blade on the front); to use force or the threat of force to make them do something or to get them to move out of the way | |
dweller | n: a person or animal that lives in a particular place or region; an inhabitant of a specific location | |
decent | adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense | |
declare | v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence of something | |
luxurious | adj: characterized by or affording something excessively expensive; rich and comfortable | |
displace | v: to force someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation | |
intact | adj: undamaged and complete | |
compromise | v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
scope | n: the range of one’s perceptions, thoughts, or actions, or a subject that | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
sect | n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream | |
intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
relieve | v: to make something burdensome, unpleasant, or painful less severe | |
queue | n: a line of people or vehicles, especially one that forms outside a place of entertainment or a public building, waiting for something to become available | |
squat | v: to crouch or sit with one’s knees bent and one’s heels close to or touching one’s buttocks; to occupy a space, usually a place that is not designed for human habitation or use; (noun) a physical exercise that involves holding a position similar to sitting with the knees bent and the thighs parallel to the ground | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
politician | n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc. | |
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 | |
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 |