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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
artwork	n: the pieces of art, such as pictures and photographs used in books, magazines, etc.
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
traditionally	adv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
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
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
scoff	v: to laugh and talk about a person or idea in a way that makes it clear that you think they are stupid or silly
simplicity	n: the quality or condition of being natural and plain or easy to understand or do
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
writ	n: a written legal order or command
doom	n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided
critique	n: a detailed analysis or examination of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation
plague	n: any epidemic disease with a high death rate; (also called pest) a serious, sometimes fatal, infection spread by rats that causes fever and swellings on the body
outward	adj: relating to the external appearance or surface of something; visible
inspiring	adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something
outrage	n: an intense feeling of anger or indignation in response to something that is perceived as unfair, unjust, or offensive; a public display of anger or protest against such injustices
confusion	n: the state of being mixed up or unclear, or the state of disorder or uncertainty
reveal	v: to make known or disclose something that was previously hidden, secret, or unknown; to unveil or show something that was concealed or not visible
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
parallel	adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations
canvas	n: the heavy, closely woven fabric used for making tents, sails, etc. and by artists for painting on
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
kilter	n: a state of proper balance or adjustment, a state of good order or organization
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
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
vibrate	v: to move or cause anything to move fast and in small increments from side to side
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
craquelure	n: a network of fine cracks that appear on the surface of paintings or other artworks, typically as a result of aging or deterioration of the paint or varnish layer
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
dusty	adj: covered with or characterized by dust; having a dry, powdery texture or appearance; having a lot of dust or dirt in the air
vibrant	adj: full of energy, life, and enthusiasm
fade	v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness
emerald	adj: having a deep, rich green color, like that of an emerald gemstone
hint	n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something
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
evident	adj: apparent to the mind, senses, or judgment
vigorous	adj: characterized by energy or intensity; physically strong and healthy; robust and enthusiastic in action or thought
brushstroke	n: the mark or stroke made by a painter’s brush on a canvas or surface; a single movement or action toward a larger project or goal
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
multitude	n: a large number of things or people
fingerprint	n: a unique pattern of ridges and valleys on the surface of a finger that can be used to identify a person
ingrained	adj: deeply rooted in someone’s mind or behavior; difficult to change due to being established for a long time
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
literal	adj: adhering strictly to the exact meaning or interpretation of words or language; without exaggeration or metaphorical meaning
texture	n: the feel or appearance of a surface or substance
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
arrival	n: the act or situation of coming or being brought to a place; accomplishment of an objective
plunge	v: to dive quickly and steeply downward; to thrust or throw into something; (noun) a steep and rapid fall
avant-garde	adj: relating to or characteristic of experimental or innovative ideas, especially in the arts, culture, or politics; pushing boundaries and challenging established norms and traditions
swirl	v: to move in a circular or spiral pattern
impressionism	n: a style of art and literature that seeks to capture the fleeting momentary sensations and impressions of perception rather than objective reality or formal structure
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
futurist	n: a person who studies or predicts trends and developments, particularly in science, technology, or social systems, to anticipate what the future may hold
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
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
verge	n: the point at which something is about to happen or where something begins; the edge or margin of something, particularly a physical boundary or border
breakthrough	n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
cutting-edge	adj: being at the forefront of a particular field or development; (noun) the latest or most advanced stage in the development of a specific type of work or activity
irresistible	adj: impossible to resist or refuse; very attractive, appealing, or compelling
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
substance	n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
objective	n: a goal, aim, or purpose that is intended or sought after; a goal that is based on facts, evidence, or unbiased reasoning rather than personal opinions, feelings, or beliefs; (adjective) of or relating something that is based on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or biases
departure	n: the act of leaving, especially to start a journey
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
simplify	v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do
distortion	n: the alteration or misrepresentation of something so that it is no longer true or accurate; the way in which a sound or image is changed or distorted
characterize	v: to describe the distinctive nature or features of someone or something; to be a distinguishing feature of
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
meaningless	adj: having no meaning, direction, or purpose
depict	v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
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
alarm	n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
deter	v: to discourage or prevent someone from doing something
essay	n: a short piece of writing on a particular topic, usually written by a student as a port of a course of study
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
deem	v: to consider or decide something in a particular way
unproductive	adj: not producing or able to produce very much or desired results
communist	adj: relating to or supporting the political ideology of communism (= a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership)
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
socialist	adj: relating to or supporting socialism (= the idea that the wealth and resources of a society should be shared among all members rather than being concentrated in the hands of a small group of individuals or corporations)
realism	n: the attitude or behavior of accepting circumstances as they are and being prepared to deal with them accordingly; (in arts) the general attempt to depict subjects truthfully in different forms of the arts
enforce	v: to make sure that people obey a particular law, rule, or situation
artistic	adj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
heroic	adj: courageous and daring; having or displaying qualities appropriate for legendary figures that is courage and daring
arrest	v: to take into custody
subversive	adj: intended to undermine or overthrow a system, authority, or established order through an intentional effort to cause disruption or to challenge the existing norms or beliefs; (noun) a person or thing intended to undermine the power or authority of an established system or institution
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
fig	n: a sweet and soft edible fruit with many seeds or a tree on which these grow
peasant	n: a farmer or agricultural worker who owns or rents a small piece of land and grows crops, especially in a traditional or undeveloped society
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
robotic	adj: of or relating to mechanical robots; (robotics) the interdisciplinary branch of computer science and engineering with the practical use of robots
barren	adj: unable to produce or sustain growth; lacking fertility; unproductive; lacking interest, excitement, or creativity; empty or desolate
retain	v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
glimmer	n: a flash of light especially unsteady or reflected light; a slight sign of something
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
disintegrate	v: break or cause to break into small fragments
mechanize	v: to equip with machinery or automatic equipment; to replace human labor with machines or automation in industry or other processes; to make a job or a procedure more systematic or efficient by the use of tools or technology
grip	n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly
countryside	n: rural areas or regions outside of cities and urban centers often characterized by open fields, farmland, forests, and countryside scenery
portrait	n: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
quadrilateral	n: a flat shape or figure that has four sides and four angles
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
refuge	n: the state of being safe or protected from danger, trouble, or difficulty, or a place providing shelter or protection from them
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups