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Word	Meaning	Advanced
skyscraper	n: a very tall building, typically one in a city
noisy	adj: making a lot of sounds, especially loud or disruptive sound
cab	n: a taxi or other vehicle that can be hired for transportation; the compartment from which a vehicle, such as a train or truck, is driven
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
unsuccessful	adj: failing to accomplish an intended result or having an unfavorable outcome; not successful
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause
wonk	n: a person who is very interested in or knowledgeable about a particular subject, especially one regarded as dry or nerdy
behaviorism	n: a psychological approach that emphasizes the study of observable behaviors and the environmental factors that influence them, often without reference to internal mental processes
vest	n: a sleeveless garment that is usually worn over a shirt and serves either as a protective layer or as an article of clothing for extra warmth; (verb) to give or confer a right, power, or authority
midtown	n: the central area of a city or town, typically a busy commercial or business district
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
stepfather	n: a man who is married to one’s mother but is not one’s biological father
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
firsthand	adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
dedication	n: a lot of time and energy that someone puts in for an activity or purpose because they believe it is important
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
crave	v: to have a strong desire for something; to long for or want intensely
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
greenery	n: plant life, especially lush and flourishing vegetation
trespasser	n: someone who unlawfully enters or intrudes upon someone else’s property or land without permission; a person who intentionally or unintentionally violates boundaries, rules, or limits
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
plaza	n: a public square, marketplace, or similar open area in a town, especially in Spanish-speaking countries
spartan	adj: of or relating to Sparta (= a prominent city-state in Laconia, in ancient Greece) or its people; showing self-discipline and determination, especially in the face of hardship or adversity
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
desolate	adj: deserted, barren, or lonely; causing a feeling of sadness or hopelessness
downright	adj: (especially of something bad) complete and absolute; utter; (adverb) completely and absolutely
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
plinth	n: a heavy base or support on which a statue, column, or other architectural element rests; a platform or pedestal that raises something above its surroundings or provides a solid foundation
tolerate	v: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed
sculpture	n: the art of creating three-dimensional objects or forms, typically by carving, modeling, or casting in a variety of materials such as stone, wood, metal, or clay
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
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
undesirable	adj: not wanted or looked upon favorably; unwanted or unpleasant in nature, character, or appearance
bleak	adj: unlikely to be favorable; unpleasantly cold and damp; offering little or no hope
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
align	v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
gigantic	adj: extremely large
landfill	n: a site for the disposal of waste materials
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
sandy	adj: covered with or containing sand; (especially of hair color) pale yellowish to yellowish brown
wasteland	n: a barren or uncultivated area of land that has been left deserted or uninhabitable, typically due to a natural disaster, pollution, or human destruction; a place or situation that is devoid of life or anything of value
bankrupt	adj: unable to pay one’s debts; having been reduced to a state of financial ruin; lacking in something essential or fundamental
insane	adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill
complement	v: to improve or make something more appealing by adding or contributing extra features to it
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
equation	n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
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
esplanade	n: a wide, open area, typically by the sea or a river, used for recreational activities or public events
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
mockup	n: a full-scale or scaled-down model or representation of a design or concept, typically used for demonstration, evaluation, or testing purposes before the final product is produced
railing	n: a horizontal barrier or fence supported by posts or columns, often used for safety or decorative purposes, particularly on balconies, staircases, or along the edge of a building or platform
bench	n: a long, flat surface, often elevated and supported by legs, used for sitting, working, or displaying objects; persons who administer justice
sand	n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
swirl	v: to move in a circular or spiral pattern
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
granite	n: a tough, durable, and coarse-grained igneous rock often used in construction for buildings, monuments, and sculptures
commissioner	n: an official member of a government department or another organization who is responsible for controlling something or performing specific duties
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
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
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
transit	n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation
puzzle	n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand
redirect	v: to change the direction or course of something; to send in a different direction
redo	v: to do again, usually to correct or improve upon a previous attempt; to renovate or redesign something to make it better or more suitable
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
reshape	v: to change the form or structure of something
prohibit	v: to officially stop something from being done or used, especially by enforcing the law
oriented	adj: referring to someone or something that is focused or directed toward a particular goal or objective; organized around a specific principle or approach
unbelievable	adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising
ambitious	adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
approve	v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
swelter	v: to feel extremely hot and uncomfortable
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
geeky	adj: characterized by an intense interest or expertise in a particular subject or hobby, sometimes to the detriment of social skills or other interests
predictable	adj: capable of being known, seen or declared in advance
subway	n: an underground railway system, typically in a city
exhaust	n: the system in a vehicle that removes waste gases from the engine; (verb) to make someone completely tired
enervate	v: to weaken or drain someone’s physical, mental, or emotional energy or vitality; to make someone feel exhausted, debilitated, or lacking in strength or enthusiasm
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
degrade	v: to make something worse, especially in quality; to show or treat someone in a way that makes them seem no value and do not have the respect or reasonable opinion of others
waterfront	n: the area of land along the edge of a body of water, such as a lake, river, or ocean
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
obligation	n: the state of being morally or legally bound to do or pay something
magnificent	adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed
upland	n: an elevated or high-lying area of land, typically with a higher elevation than the surrounding area, often characterized by hills, mountains, or plateaus
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
ferry	n: a boat or ship used to transport people, vehicles, or goods across a body of water, especially on a regular schedule
borough	n: a town, city, or district that is an administrative unit, typically smaller than a city
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
landlocked	adj: referring to a country or region that is surrounded by land with no direct access to the sea or ocean
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
reclaim	v: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
practically	adv: almost or nearly
widen	v: to become or make something broader, wider, more extensive
laptop	n: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
pop-up	n: an item, event, or shop that appears or happens suddenly, unexpectedly, and usually for a limited time; (verb) to appear or open suddenly and unexpectedly, as a window or menu on a computer screen
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
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
elevate	v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
railway	n: a transportation system consisting of tracks and trains, usually used for the transportation of goods or passengers over long distances
seed	n: a small, hard, often round, a reproductive structure that contains a plant’s genetic material and is capable of growing into a new plant
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
viaduct	n: a long bridge or elevated structure, typically consisting of a series of arches or spans, used to carry a road, railroad, or canal over a valley, gorge, or other obstacle
appoint	v: to give someone a job or role, especially as a public official or member of an organization; to arrange or decide on a time or a place
demolition	n: the act of destroying or tearing down a building or other structure
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
phenomenally	adv: extremely or exceptionally, especially in a way that is surprising
contest	n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals
terrific	adj: causing terror or fear; extremely great or intense; very good or excellent
pit	n: a hole in the ground or a cavity in a surface; a place for storing or holding something; a section of a theater or sports arena where people can sit
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
temporarily	adv: for a limited time only or not permanently
disassemble	v: to take apart, dismantle, or separate a device, machine, or other objects into its parts or components
gleam	v: to reflect light in a way that creates a shining or bright and attractive appearance; to become visible or apparent
nonstop	adj: without intermediate stops between source and destination
negotiation	n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
vigilant	adj: keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
champion	n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief
outset	n: the beginning of something
viol	n: a stringed instrument, typically with six strings and frets, played with a bow, also called a viola da gamba
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to