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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
skyline | n: the outline of buildings and other structures against the sky, especially when viewed from a distance | |
architecture | n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings | |
folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type | |
diversity | n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people | |
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 | |
boom | n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound | |
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 | |
greenhouse | n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in | |
emission | n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc. | |
accord | n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have | |
beloved | adj: loved very much | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
gigaton | n: a unit of explosive energy equal to one billion tons of TNT (= a powerful, yellow explosive substance); one billion tons | |
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 | |
concrete | adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement | |
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 | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
toss | v: to throw something carelessly with a light motion | |
dump | v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly | |
landfill | n: a site for the disposal of waste materials | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
demolition | n: the act of destroying or tearing down a building or other structure | |
linear | adj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph | |
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 | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
shrink | v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount | |
disconnect | v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment | |
circular | adj: shaped like a circle; having a round form | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
din | n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket | |
rehabilitate | v: to restore to good health or physical condition; to help someone return to a normal life, especially after a period of illness, addiction, or imprisonment | |
up-and-coming | adj: having a promising future, showing signs of potential success, likely to become important or successful | |
start-up | n: a newly established company or business | |
neuroscience | n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
microscope | n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye | |
unused | adj: not being used, or never having been used | |
tight | adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
catalog | n: a complete list of items, often including technical details and prices | |
reuse | v: to use something again or more than once | |
internal | adj: of or relating to the inside of something | |
distribute | v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
donation | n: a voluntary gift of money, service, or ideas that are given to a person or an organization, or the act of giving them | |
digital | adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet | |
platform | n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed | |
stretch | v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
surplus | n: an amount of something more than what is needed or required; excess or extra supply | |
trove | n: a valuable collection of rare or interesting things, usually on the earth | |
loop | n: a shape like a curve or a circle made by something long and thin, such as a piece of string, that bends round and crosses itself | |
textile | n: any type of cloth made by weaving or felting or knitting | |
apparel | n: clothing, especially of a particular type or for a particular occasion | |
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 | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
premium | n: an amount of money paid periodically; the price or cost of something, especially when it is considered to be of high quality or value; (adjective) having or reflecting superior quality or value | |
hire | v: to give somebody a job | |
inventory | n: a complete list of all the items or goods held in stock by a business or organization; the act of making such a list | |
photograph | n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film | |
upload | v: to transfer digital data or files from a local computer or device to a remote server or network; the act of transferring such data or files | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
refurbish | v: to renovate or improve something old or worn out, typically by cleaning, repairing, or replacing parts to restore its original condition or appearance | |
pound | n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces | |
divert | v: to change the course or direction of something, often away from a specific path or target; to entertain or amuse someone, often to distract them from a problem or concern; to appropriate something for a different purpose | |
recapture | v: to take back control or possession of something | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
weigh | v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
atmosphere | n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
Don | n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge | |
discount | n: a reduction in the original price of an item, product, or service; a deduction from the usual cost or value of something; (verb) to disregard or minimize the importance of something; to offer a lower price for a product or service than its original price | |
split | v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line | |
recycle | v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again | |
occupy | v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time | |
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 | |
command | n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something | |
tractable | adj: easily managed, controlled, or influenced; capable of being shaped, guided, or persuaded | |
transition | n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another | |
universal | adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone | |
incentivize | v: to make someone want to do in a particular way by offering them a reward | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
toy | n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children | |
exchange | v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
lifetime | n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence; | |
delay | v: to cause something to happen at a later time than originally intended or expected | |
sustain | v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid | |
credible | adj: capable of being trusted or believed | |
upskill | v: to teach someone, especially workers, new or additional skills; to learn new or additional skills | |
at-risk | adj: in danger of being harmed or damaged, or of death or loss | |
laboratory | n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab | |
conscious | adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you | |
architect | n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
hub | n: the central or main part of a particular place, activity, network, etc.; the central part of a car wheel, fan, propeller, etc., through which the shaft or axle passes | |
cycle | n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle | |
jersey | n: a knitted garment typically made of wool or cotton, worn as a shirt or pullover | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
appealing | adj: attractive or exciting; evoking a positive response or desire; having qualities that are likely to encourage someone to like or enjoy something | |
delivery | n: the act of taking or sending something to a destination; the bringing of a baby during childbirth | |
policy | n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
adopt | v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own | |
ordinance | n: a law or regulation enacted by a local government or governing authority; typically used about laws that concern public health, safety, or morals | |
illegal | adj: not allowed by law | |
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 | |
outlet | n: a means of release or expression, often for emotions or energy; a place of business that sells goods directly to customers; a device or opening through which something can flow out | |
discard | v: to throw something away or get rid of something that you no longer wanted or need | |
property | n: a thing or things that belong to someone | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
district | n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
policymaker | n: a person in charge of or involved in developing action plans for a political party, business, etc. | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
workforce | n: all the people who work in a company, industry, country, etc. | |
traction | n: the action or ability to pull something along a surface without sliding | |
coalition | n: a temporary alliance formed by two or more political parties for combined action; the state of being combined into one body | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
summon | v: to order someone to come to or be present at a specific place such as a court, or to arrange a meeting formally | |
competitor | n: a person who participates in a sporting contest; a person or organization that competes with others, particularly in business | |
reside | v: to live in a particular place, typically for a prolonged period of time |