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Word	Meaning	Advanced
elusive	adj: difficult to find, define, achieve, or remember
celadon	n: a pale green or grayish-green color, often used to describe a type of ceramic pottery originating from China or Korea
ecru	n: a light beige or fawn color; an off-white or pale yellowish-brown color
carmine	n: a pigment or dye made from the dried bodies of cochineal insects used to make a red or crimson color; a deep red color
segregate	v: to separate or set apart from others, often based on race, gender, or some other characteristic
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
racism	n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized
vivid	adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind
hue	n: the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
pervasive	adj: spreading or existing throughout every part of a thing or place
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
corridor	n: a hallway or passageway, especially one connecting rooms or areas within a building or structure
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
mash	v: to crush or grind something into a soft, wet, pulpy mass; to talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions; (noun) a mixture of crushed malt grains and hot water
currency	n: a system of money in general use in a particular country
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
inadvertently	adv: unintentionally; accidentally; without purpose or deliberate intent
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
intimidate	v: to make someone fearful or uneasy so that they will do something that you want them to do
stuffy	adj: lacking fresh air or ventilation; oppressively warm; lacking in excitement or variety; formal in manner or behavior
obscure	adj: not well known to many people
terminology	n: the special words or phrases that are used within a particular field or subject; the language or jargon of a particular group or profession
palette	n: a thin board or tablet used by artists to mix and apply paint; a range of colors or shades used in a particular work of art
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
composition	n: the different parts of something’s elements or ingredients; the way in which the different components are organized; a piece of music written by someone
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
posit	v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
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
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
kindergarten	n: a school or class for young children, usually between the ages of four and six
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
irreducible	adj: impossible to reduce or simplify to a simpler form or substance; essential or fundamental to the nature of something
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
federal	adj: relating to a central government or national authority; refers to government policies, laws, or programs that are implemented at a national level rather than a state or local level
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
residential	adj: relating to, suitable for, or used for living in
influential	adj: having significant impact or power on someone or something
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
cartographer	v: a person who creates or produces maps, typically by gathering or analyzing geographic data and using specialized software or tools
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
hazardous	adj: involving risk or danger; unsafe or unhealthy
persist	v: to continue to do and refuse to stop something despite difficulties or opposition, even if it appears unreasonable
foreclosure	n: the legal process by which a lender repossesses and sells a property or asset due to the borrower’s failure to meet loan payments; the act of taking control of or seizing property or assets to satisfy a debt
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
emblazon	v: to inscribe or adorn something with a design or symbol; to make a conspicuous or impressive display of something
vacate	v: to leave or give up possession of a place or position; to make a place or position empty
artistic	adj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
ghetto	n: an area of a city in which members of a particular group, typically an ethnic minority, usually live in poverty and with a high population density
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
gang	n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
gentrify	v: to renovate, revitalize, or develop a deteriorated, predominantly urban area, often leading to the displacement of low-income or minority residents and the influx of more affluent residents and businesses
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
theoretical	adj: relating to the concepts and principles upon which a particular topic is founded, rather than practice and experience
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
cyan	n: a greenish-blue color often used in printing and graphic design; a color that can be created through the combination of blue and green light
sideways	adv: towards or from the side; with one side forward or to the front; (adjective, of movement) at an angle
sheen	n: a lustrous or glossy shine or surface finish; a glow or radiance that emanates from or suggests brightness or brilliance
ensue	v: to happen or follow as a result or consequence of something
turquoise	n: a greenish-blue mineral that is a hydrated copper and aluminum phosphate and is valued as a gemstone, often used in jewelry and decorative objects
teal	n: a blue-green color; a dark greenish-blue color that is somewhere between blue and green on the color spectrum; a small wild duck;
ultramarine	n: a vivid blue pigment used in painting and other mediums, originally made from the semi-precious stone lapis lazuli but now typically produced synthetically
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound
shack	n: a small, often rundown dwelling or house, typically one that is poorly constructed or maintained
loose	adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something
crown	n: a circular ornamental headdress, worn as a symbol of authority by a king, usually made of gold and precious stones
royal	adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family
demolish	v: to completely destroy or tear down a building, structure, or other entity; to ruin or eliminate the effectiveness or power of something
malign	v: to speak or write about someone or something in a harmful or critical way; (adjective) evil or harmful in nature or influence
trunk	n: the main stem or body of a tree which its branches grow
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
exterior	adj: situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of something
monochromatic	adj: having only one color or consisting of shades of the same color; lacking in variety or diversity
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
canvas	n: the heavy, closely woven fabric used for making tents, sails, etc. and by artists for painting on
obsessive	adj: relating to or characterized by an obsession or excessive interest in a particular thing or activity; tending to dwell on or repeat certain thoughts or behaviors
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
demolition	n: the act of destroying or tearing down a building or other structure
salvage	n: the act of saving or rescuing something from potential loss or destruction; the property or items that are saved or rescued in this way; (verb) to save, recover, or rescue something from a dangerous, damaged, or deteriorating situation
instinct	n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
buy-in	v: to buy something in large quantities for future use; to accept or adopt something
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
stark	adj: empty, simple, or apparent; devoid of any qualifications
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
counterpart	n: a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing
monopoly	n: exclusive control or possession of something, especially an area of business; a board game in which players try to gain a monopoly on real estate
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
overnight	adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
beacon	n: a light or other visible object serving as a signal, guide, or warning
erase	v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
concert	n: a musical performance given in public by one or more players or singers
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
deem	v: to consider or decide something in a particular way
patch	n: a small piece of material or fabric used to repair or reinforce a tear, hole, or damaged area; a small plot of land used for cultivation or a specific purpose
synonymous	adj: having the same or a similar meaning as another word or phrase
royalty	n: revenue derived from the use of a patent, copyright, or other right; the people who are the family of a king and queen
regain	v: to get something back or recover something after it has been lost or taken away
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
nod	v: to lower and raise one’s head, sometimes several times, as to show approval, agreement, greeting, or confirmation
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
relinquish	v: to give up power, control, or possession
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
index	n: a list of items, such as names, subjects, or keywords, that is arranged in a particular order and is usually found at the end of a book or document; a number or symbol that indicates the value or level of something, such as a stock index or a temperature index
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
alcoholism	n: a chronic disorder characterized by dependence on alcohol and repeated excessive use of alcoholic beverages
catalyst	n: a person or thing that causes an important event to happen or changes the current situation rapidly; (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without being changed itself
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
unmistakable	adj: clearly recognizable; impossible to mistake or misunderstand
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
affirmation	n: a statement declaring something to be true strongly
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
crew	n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
passersby	n: people who are walking past a particular place often used to refer to a group of people or an undefined number of individuals
medium	adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
inescapable	adj: impossible to avoid or evade
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
lever	n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily