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Word	Meaning	Advanced
architectural	adj: of or relating to the design and construction of buildings and other structures and the features and style of such structures
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
jersey	n: a knitted garment typically made of wool or cotton, worn as a shirt or pullover
balcony	n: a platform projecting from the wall of a building and surrounded by a railing, providing an outdoor space
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
awkward	adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty
insecure	adj: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way, or not assured of safety
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
visceral	adj: relating to or affecting the internal organs; instinctive or emotional rather than rational; characterized by deep-seated emotional reactions or responses
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
indoor	adj: located, happened, or used inside a building
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
gullible	adj: easily deceived or fooled; prone to believing or accepting things without questioning or skepticism; naive or credulous
predictable	adj: capable of being known, seen or declared in advance
stability	n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
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
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
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
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
hometown	n: the town or city where one was born or grew up
dome	n: a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, typically with a circular base
column	n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
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
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
pendulum	n: a weight hung from a fixed point used to regulate the movement of a clock or other mechanism
constantly	adv: all the time
typology	n: the study or classification of types or patterns, particularly in terms of objects, concepts, or characteristics; a system or method of categorizing or organizing things into specific types or groups based on shared traits or attributes
alienate	v: to cause someone to become unfriendly or unsympathetic
depressed	adj: sad and without any hope
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
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
humanize	v: to make something or someone more humane or compassionate; to make something more relatable or understandable to humans
neon	n: a chemical element of atomic number 10 that is a gas with no smell or color, does not react with other chemicals, and shines with a bright light when electricity is passed through it
pastel	n: a soft and pale shade of a color, often used in art or fashion design; a type of crayon or pencil made of powdered pigment and binder, used for drawing or coloring
armoire	n: a large upright cabinet or wardrobe with doors and shelves, typically used for storing clothes or other items
skyscraper	n: a very tall building, typically one in a city
medieval	adj: relating to or belonging to the Middle Age that is for the period of A.D.600 to A.D. 1450
castle	n: a large building, typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack with thick walls, battlements, towers, and often a moat
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
dwarf	n: a person or animal that is much smaller than usual or expected for its type; a celestial body, especially a planet, that is smaller and less massive than a star
swan	n: a large waterbird with a long neck, bill, and webbed feet; known for their elegant and graceful appearance
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
suburb	n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods
fantasy	n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
endless	adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount
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
postmodern	adj: relating to or characterized by a rejection of objective truth and global cultural narratives and instead emphasizing the role of personal interpretation
frustrate	v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something
deconstruct	v: to break something down into its separate parts to interpret or analyze it; to interpret or analyze a text, an artwork, etc. to show that there is no fixed meaning
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
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
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
unpopular	adj: not liked, supported, or approved by many people; having an unfavorable reputation
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
ubiquitous	adj: being or existing everywhere at once
galvanize	v: to stimulate or shock someone into taking action; to cover metal containing zinc to protect it from rust
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
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
disembodied	adj: without a physical body; not having a material form
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
interim	adj: serving as a temporary or provisional measure or arrangement; intended to be in place only for a limited time or until a permanent solution can be found; occurring in the meantime or in between two major events or periods
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
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
verge	n: the point at which something is about to happen or where something begins; the edge or margin of something, particularly a physical boundary or border
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
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
elevator	n: a mechanical device used for vertical transportation, typically in multi-story buildings, consisting of a compartmentalized platform that moves between floors
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
simultaneously	adv: at the same time
blur	n: a faint or indistinct image or sound; something that is not clear or distinct; (verb) to become unclear; to lose clear vision
instantaneous	adj: occurring or happening immediately or without delay; taking place in an instant or moment
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
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
hire	v: to give somebody a job
replace	v: to take the place of something
pine	n: a coniferous tree of the Pinaceae family, having needles and cones and characterized by its tall and slender shape; (verb) to have a desire for something or someone who is not present
vacation	n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
audacious	adj: showing a willingness to take bold risks or to do something that is considered unconventional or daring; marked by originality, creativity, or boldness
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
photorealistic	adj: referring to imagery or graphics that are so realistic that it appears to be a photograph or a real-life object
render	v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc.
cease	v: to stop an action or event
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
circuit	n: (in electrical engineering) an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow; a journey or route around a particular place or area
librarian	n: a person who works in a library and is responsible for organizing and managing the collection of books and other materials
bombard	v: to attack a place with bombs or gunshots continuously; to address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage
envelop	v: to surround and cover completely; to encase
ammunition	n: supplies, such as bullets or shells, used by armed forces
abundance	n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
hapless	adj: having no luck; unfortunate
intimidate	v: to make someone fearful or uneasy so that they will do something that you want them to do
irrelevant	adj: not connected with or related to something and therefore not important
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
stadium	n: a large, usually roofless building with tiers of seats for spectators at sports or other events
pastiche	n: a work of visual art, literature, theatre, or music that imitates the style or character of the work of one or more other artists, which often pays homage to or parodies the original works
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
whim	n: a sudden idea or desire, especially one that cannot be reasonably explained
garage	n: a building or part of a building used to store a vehicle or vehicles, typically a car
yoga	n: a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, which is widely practiced for health and relaxation
reindeer	n: a large deer with branched antlers found in northern regions, often domesticated and used for transportation or as a source of food
pavilion	n: a large, often ornate tent or booth, often used for entertainment or public events; a building or structure, often in a park or other public space, used for meetings, exhibitions, or social gatherings
musculature	n: the arrangement, development, and function of the muscles in a body or part of a body
sinewy	adj: characterized by strong and lean muscles; having well-developed and prominent muscles; tough and strong, often referring to physical strength or appearance
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
lovable	adj: deserving or inspiring love and affection
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
hay	n: grass that has been cut and dried for use as animal feed or bedding; a stack or bale of this dried grass
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
imprint	v: to make a mark or impression on a surface; to leave a lasting impression or influence on someone or something; (noun) a mark or impression made by pressing or stamping something onto a surface; a distinctive feature or characteristic that is left by something or someone
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
sublime	adj: of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
sunset	n: the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon; (verb) to expire or be terminated automatically at the end of a fixed period
cow	n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something