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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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transport | n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on | |
commissioner | n: an official member of a government department or another organization who is responsible for controlling something or performing specific duties | |
traffic | n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
asset | n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property | |
largely | adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree | |
plain | adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees | |
sight | n: the ability to see; anything that is seen | |
remake | v: to create a new version of a work of art, such as a film, song, or play, using the same or similar material as the original; to adapt or update something for a new audience or purpose; (noun) a new version or adaptation of a previously existing movie, song, TV show, or other creative work | |
inexpensive | adj: costing little; having a low price | |
immediate | adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else | |
urban | adj: relating to or located in a town or city | |
estimate | v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
mayor | n: an elected official who presides over a city or town government | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
launch | v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time | |
marketplace | n: a physical or virtual venue where goods or services are bought and sold; an economic system that facilitates exchange between buyers and sellers | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
attract | v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones | |
efficiency | n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
suspend | v: to stop something from continuing or being in force or effect, either temporarily or permanently; to hang something freely | |
animation | n: the technique of photographing successive drawings or positions of puppets or models to create an illusion of movement when the film is shown as a sequence; enthusiasm and energy in the way you look or behave | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
agenda | n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered | |
maximum | adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained | |
efficient | adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials | |
mobility | n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another | |
benchmark | n: a standard or reference point used for comparison or evaluation; a point of reference for measuring progress or performance | |
steer | v: to control the direction or movement of a vehicle; to direct a course of action; to guide or motivate someone | |
shelter | n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack; (verb) to protect or shield from harm or adversity, particularly relating to environmental conditions or danger | |
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 | |
survey | n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions | |
perch | v: to sit, stand, or rest on something, particularly a narrow or elevated surface; to position oneself confidently or dominantly; to place something in a high or elevated position; (noun) a branch or other elevated place where a bird can rest or roost | |
hydrant | n: a pipe with a valve and spout, usually located on streets and used for drawing water, especially for firefighting purposes | |
retailer | n: a person or business that sells goods to the public, typically in small quantities | |
depart | v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey | |
balance | n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away | |
lane | n: a narrow road in the countryside; a well-defined track or path for someone such as a swimmer or driver | |
chaotic | adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing | |
pilot | n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water | |
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) | |
pedestrian | n: a person who is in the street, especially in an area where vehicles go | |
temporary | adj: not lasting or be used for a very long | |
foul | adj: extremely unpleasant, dirty, or smelling bad | |
buy-in | v: to buy something in large quantities for future use; to accept or adopt something | |
anxiety | n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future | |
overwhelming | adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it | |
retail | n: the sale of goods or services to consumers, especially in small quantities, either directly to the end customer or through retail outlets | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
zero-sum | adj: referring to a situation in which an equal loss offsets each gain; describing a condition in which the total gains and losses balance to zero | |
flock | n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds | |
barrel | n: a large round container made of wood, metal, or plastic, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides; one of several units of volume | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
trek | n: a long and difficult journey, typically on foot | |
episode | n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness | |
pose | v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed | |
hardware | n: durable tools, machinery, and other equipment; the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other electronic systems | |
lawn | n: a stretch of ground covered with grass, typically attached to a house, and often used for recreation or aesthetics | |
controversial | adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute | |
pave | v: to cover something with a hard, flat material such as stones, bricks, or concrete, to make it suitable for travel or use | |
stud | n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support | |
billboard | n: a large outdoor sign or display that is used for advertising, marketing, or public information, typically located along highways or main roads | |
crossroad | n: a place where two or more roads or paths cross or intersect; a point of decision or choice, often involving significant consequences | |
ribbon | n: a long, narrow strip or band of fabric, often used for decoration or tying things together; a symbol or badge representing a particular honor or award | |
phase | n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development | |
merchant | n: a person who buys and sells a large number of goods, especially one who imports and exports goods | |
maintain | v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true | |
epoxy | n: a type of adhesive or resin that is created by combining two components, a resin, and a hardener; (verb) to glue or bind together with a type of synthetic resin known as epoxy, often used in construction, manufacturing, and repair projects | |
gravel | n: small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for road surfaces, concrete, landscaping, or as a decorative material | |
triangle | n: a three-sided polygon with three angles; something that has three sides or parts | |
grand | adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent | |
avenue | n: a wide road in a town or city, especially with trees or tall buildings on both sides; a line of approach | |
underutilized | adj: not used as much as is possible or necessary | |
dingy | adj: dark, gloomy, and dirty | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
implement | v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect | |
adjacent | adj: next to, close to, or adjoining something | |
proof | n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists | |
plaza | n: a public square, marketplace, or similar open area in a town, especially in Spanish-speaking countries | |
borough | n: a town, city, or district that is an administrative unit, typically smaller than a city | |
repurpose | v: to use something again for a different purpose than it was originally intended | |
dot | n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed | |
underscore | v: to give extra weight to communication; to draw a line or lines under a word, sentence, etc., to call attention to it | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
scary | adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
interconnect | v: to connect similar things | |
volume | n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound | |
spike | n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something | |
injury | n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
soar | v: to fly or rise very high or to a great height, often with great grace or ease | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
expansion | n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process | |
axiom | n: a statement or principle that is regarded as being self-evidently true and does not require proof or justification; a fundamental truth upon which other truths or theories are based | |
lawsuit | n: a legal action taken by one party against another in a court of law, typically seeking damages or some other form of remedy for perceived wrongs or harms suffered | |
frenzy | n: a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or activity, often characterized by chaotic or irrational behavior | |
prospect | n: the possibility or likelihood of something happening or being successful; a person or thing that is likely to succeed or become popular; a potential customer or client; (verb) to explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals | |
contest | n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals | |
strip | v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc. | |
headline | n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page | |
politician | n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc. | |
poll | n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
unlock | v: to open something, such as a door, window, etc., usually using a key | |
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 | |
rid | v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person | |
rider | n: a clause, amendment, or stipulation added to a legal document or bill; a person who rides on or operates a vehicle or animal; a person who travels a specified distance on horseback to deliver a message | |
ninja | n: a Japanese warrior or assassin trained in martial arts and stealth tactics, associated with the feudal era of Japan | |
clad | adj: dressed or covered in a particular way; provided or protected with a particular material or substance | |
messenger | n: someone or something that carries a message, especially one sent to convey information, news, or an official document | |
diverse | adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various | |
affordable | adj: not expensive and able to pay | |
convenient | adj: useful, helpful, or quick to do | |
quitter | n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started | |
fleet | n: a group of military ships, aircraft, etc., operating together under the same ownership; (adjective) moving very fast | |
congest | v: to make something blocked or crowded so as to hinder or prevent freedom of movement or flow of liquid | |
transit | n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation | |
speedy | adj: characterized by fast or quick movements, actions, or processes; rapid; swift | |
kiosk | n: a small, often freestanding structure or booth, typically used as a retail outlet or information center, particularly in a public space or high-traffic area | |
dedicate | v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
reimagine | v: to imagine or conceive of something in a new or different way |