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Word	Meaning	Advanced
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
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
systemic	adj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
urbanization	n: the process of population growth and physical expansion of cities, often involving increased migration from rural areas and the development of urban infrastructure and culture
inequality	n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
presumption	n: an idea or belief taken to be true without proof or confirmation; an assumption or hypothesis based on incomplete evidence or understanding; a forward or audacious attitude or behavior that assumes too much authority or familiarity
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
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
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
adviser	n: a person who gives advice about a particular subject
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
paradox	n: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange;
unemployed	adj: not having a job, although able to work
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
paycheck	n: a check issued to an employee as payment for work or services rendered; the amount of money received in this check
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
philanthropy	n: the practice of voluntarily helping the poor, especially by giving money
communist	adj: relating to or supporting the political ideology of communism (= a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership)
welfare	n: the general health, happiness, and prosperous of a person or group
inflated	adj: swollen or blown up, especially with air or gas; excessively or unreasonably high
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
bucket	n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
counterintuitive	adj: contrary to what common sense would suggest
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
corridor	n: a hallway or passageway, especially one connecting rooms or areas within a building or structure
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
nightmare	n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream
congest	v: to make something blocked or crowded so as to hinder or prevent freedom of movement or flow of liquid
bully	n: a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker; (verb) to intimidate, harass, or mistreat someone weaker or less powerful
reconcile	v: to find a way of dealing with two or more ideas, needs, etc. that are opposed to each other to agree and coexist
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
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
resourceful	adj: showing creativity and ability to find quick and practical solutions to problems
profession	n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
finance	n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
era	n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
procure	v: to obtain, acquire, or secure something, often by effort or skill
monolithic	adj: characterized by massiveness, rigidity, and uniformity
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
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
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
elderly	adj: (a polite word for) old
monetary	adj: of or relating to the money in the country
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
hardware	n: durable tools, machinery, and other equipment; the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other electronic systems
blueprint	n: a photographic print of an early plan for a building or machine
download	v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
plywood	n: a strong, flexible, and lightweight engineered wood made of thin layers of wood veneer that have been glued together at alternating, perpendicular angles
threshold	n: the floor or ground that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway; the smallest detectable sensation
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
increasingly	adv: more and more
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
ideological	adj: relating to or concerned with ideas and theories rather than practical matters
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
kit	n: a set of tools, supplies, or equipment for a particular purpose
bolt	n: a metal bar that slides across to lock a door or window closed; a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder; (verb) to move or jump suddenly
wedge	n: a piece of wood, metal, or other material with one thick end and a narrow edge that is driven between two things or parts of objects to secure or separate them
peg	n: a small cylindrical or tapered pin used to fasten or secure something, such as clothing, on a line, or in carpentry and woodworking; (verb) to fasten or secure something using a peg or similar object; to mark or indicate a level or position using a peg or similar object
mallet	n: a tool used to strike or tap an object, typically with a wooden, rubber, or plastic head; a percussion instrument consisting of a handle and a head, often used in orchestral percussion and marimba
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
array	n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive
chassis	n: the framework and mechanical parts of a vehicle or machine
clad	adj: dressed or covered in a particular way; provided or protected with a particular material or substance
insulation	n: the act or process of covering something to stop heat, sound, electricity, etc. from passing through; the materials used for this
shifting	adj: constantly changing or moving
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
prototype	n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
sociable	adj: being friendly, outgoing, and inclined to engage in social activities or interactions; enjoying the company of others
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
mundane	adj: very ordinary and therefore lacking interest or excitement
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
symmetrical	adj: having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
principal	adj: most important, main, or chief
pioneer	n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something
reinvent	v: to change something so drastically that it looks to be completely new
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
barn	n: a large farm building used for storage of crops or housing livestock
vernacular	n: a language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
license	n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service
hack	v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks
tinker	v: to make repairs, adjustments, or improvements to something, especially in an experimental or makeshift way
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
earthquake	n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
favela	n: a Brazilian shantytown or slum, typically located on the outskirts of a major city, characterized by poverty, overcrowding, and lack of basic services such as sanitation and security
micro	n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth
skyscraper	n: a very tall building, typically one in a city
self-made	adj: having succeeded in life unaided; having become wealthy or successful through one’s efforts
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
solar	adj: of, from, or relating to the sun
grid	n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region
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
Wikipedia	n: an online encyclopedia that allows users to contribute and edit articles collaboratively; a vast and frequently updated repository of information on a wide range of topics
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
ford	n: a shallow place in a river or stream where it is possible to walk or drive across