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Word	Meaning	Advanced
janitor	n: a person whose job is to clean and maintain a large building, such as a school or a block of flats
branch	n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
cope	v: to deal with and overcome difficulties or problems
grasp	v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly
pointless	adj: having no purpose or reason; serving no useful function; meaningless or senseless
meaningful	adj: having meaning, function, or purpose; serious, significant, or worthwhile
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
causal	adj: relating to or indicating a cause or the relationship between causes and effects; resulting from a cause
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
impersonate	v: to pretend to be someone else, often with the intent to deceive or defraud; to imitate the mannerisms or speech of another person as a form of tribute or satire
retrospective	adj: looking back on or dealing with past events or situations, particularly those that are considered important or influential; an exhibition or showing of a particular artist’s work, covering an extended period of time
exhibition	n: a public event or display of works of art, scientific or industrial objects, or other items of interest, usually held in a museum or art gallery
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
distress	n: a feeling of great worry, sadness, pain, or discomfort
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
semiotic	adj: pertaining to the study or analysis of signs and symbols and their interpretation; relating to the communication of meaning through signs, gestures, or language
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
junk	n: discarded or unused material or objects, often considered worthless or of little value; also used to describe cheap or poorly made items or food that is high in calories but lacking in nutrition
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
advertise	v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it
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
improve	v: to make or become better
billboard	n: a large outdoor sign or display that is used for advertising, marketing, or public information, typically located along highways or main roads
agency	n: an organization or business that is responsible for specific activities or services, especially when representing other organizations or businesses; the capacity or power to act or exert influence; the ability to make decisions and take action
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
plexiglas	n: a transparent plastic material that is often used as a substitute for glass in various applications, such as airplane windows and aquariums
trophy	n: an object or prize, such as a cup or plaque, awarded to the winner of a competition or contest
tuxedo	n: (also “tux”) a formal suit of clothing for men, typically consisting of a black jacket with satin lapels and trousers with a stripe down the side, worn with a bow tie
brass	n: a metal alloy of copper and zinc; a yellowish color; a group of wind instruments made of brass
knuckle	n: one of the joint-like parts of the fingers and toes, especially of the hand
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
aggress	v: to attack or threaten with violence or offense
fatal	adj: causing or resulting in death; lethal
bribe	v: to try to make someone do something to gain one’s favors or influence by giving a gift of money or other inducements
compensation	n: something especially money, given or received as payment or reparation for a service or loss or injury
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
iconoclastic	adj: characterized by a tendency to challenge or overthrow traditional beliefs, customs, or values; breaking or rejecting established norms or conventions
paintbrush	n: a tool used for applying paint or other liquid substances to a surface, typically consisting of bristles or synthetic fibers attached to a handle
whiskey	n: a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grains, typically barley, corn, rye, or wheat, aged in barrels and often consumed straight or with mixers
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
mixture	n: a combination of different elements, substances, or entities, usually in non-uniform proportions, resulting in a homogeneous or heterogeneous blend of physical or chemical properties
relic	n: an object from a previous era, especially one of historical value
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
clown	n: a performer, typically in a circus, who wears distinctive makeup and costumes and plays practical jokes, and performs tricks or stunts to entertain audiences
skull	n: a bone framework that surrounds the brain and gives the head its shape
remnant	n: a small remaining quantity of something, considered separately from what has been lost or destroyed; a surviving piece or fragment of something
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
entertainer	n: a performer who provides amusement or enjoyment to an audience, often through acting, music, dancing, or comedy
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
obsolete	adj: no longer in use or helpful because something newer or better has been invented and introduced
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
podium	n: a raised platform or stand that is used for delivering speeches, conducting meetings, or presenting awards
pre-Columbian	adj: relating to the time period or cultures that existed in the Americas before the arrival of Christopher Columbus and European colonizers in the late 15th century
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
encyclopedia	n: a comprehensive reference work containing articles on a wide range of subjects or numerous aspects of a particular field or discipline, usually arranged alphabetically or thematically
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
tomb	n: a large stone structure or underground chamber in which the dead are buried
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
lump	n: a small, irregularly shaped mass or piece, typically of a soft substance such as coal, flour, or dough
cotton	n: a plant that is grown in warm countries and bears bolls containing seeds with soft and long hairs that are made into textile fiber and thread for sewing
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
kitty	n: a sum of money or a collection of funds that is pooled together by a group of people for a specific purpose, usually for a common expense, such as a shared meal, gambling, or other group activities
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
snail	n: a slow-moving mollusk with a spiral shell that it uses to protect its body
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
flatter	v: to praise or compliment someone insincerely or excessively to gain favor or manipulate them; to make someone feel pleased or proud by praising or complimenting them, often genuinely
teapot	n: a small, usually handleless pot with a spout used for boiling or brewing tea; it often has a lid to prevent heat loss during steeping and is typically made of ceramic or metal
paradise	n: a place or state of perfect happiness; a heaven on earth
tricky	adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with
relief	n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
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
overkill	n: an excessive or extreme amount of something, often used to describe an unnecessary or disproportionate use of force or resources
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
representation	n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
render	v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc.
drawing	n: the act of making a picture with a pencil, pen, or other instruments on paper, cardboard, or other material
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
physicality	n: the physical nature or characteristics of something, especially the human body or movement; the state of being full of energy and force
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
relaxation	n: a state of being free from tension, stress, or anxiety; a condition of being relaxed, calm, and comfortable; a period of rest or leisure
fiat	n: a formal authorization or order, typically given by a government, institution, or other authority figures; a decree or edict
lux	n: a unit of measurement of the intensity of light equal to one lumen per square meter
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
thread	n: a fine cord of natural or synthetic fibers or filaments, such as cotton or nylon, used in sewing, knitting, or weaving; a series of connected messages or comments on a social media platform or online forum, often related to a particular topic; a sequence or line of events, ideas, or actions that are connected or related; (verb) to pass a thread through a needle or other small opening, in preparation for sewing or stitching
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
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
etch	v: to carve, cut, or engrave (a design or text) into a hard surface; to corrode, erode or eat away at a metal surface using acid or another chemical substance to create a design or pattern
lighthouse	n: a tower or other structure that is equipped with a powerful light designed to guide ships safely to harbor or warn them of impending danger
constable	n: a law enforcement officer, typically of lower rank than a police officer, who is responsible for community policing and maintaining order and safety; in historical contexts, a person charged with various duties related to the administration of a particular area or estate
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
saint	n: a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, virtue, or devotion
arrival	n: the act or situation of coming or being brought to a place; accomplishment of an objective
plantation	n: a large farm or estate, typically in a tropical or subtropical country, used for growing cash crops
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
portrait	n: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face
layer	n: a sheet, quantity, or thickness of the material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body; a level or part within a system or set of ideas
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
interfere	v: to get involved in and prevent a process or activity from continuing
theme	n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
pollack	n: (also “pollock”) a variety of freshwater fish related to the cod, or a member of a North Atlantic family of marine fish, typically greenish-gray in color
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
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
texture	n: the feel or appearance of a surface or substance
paparazzi	n: (plural of “paparazzo”) a group of freelance photographers who doggedly follow, often aggressively, celebrities, public figures, or socialites to take their photographs in the hope of selling them to newspapers, magazines, or media outlets
minimalist	adj: characterized by a design or style which uses only a few simple elements or features; using the smallest amount possible to achieve a desired effect
nonspecific	adj: not specific or detailed; lacking precise definition or differentiation; not limited to a particular thing, person, or situation
particle	n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
applied	adj: of or relating to a subject of study, especially a science, that is used in a practical way
numerical	adj: relating to, expressed, or denoted by a number
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
mosaic	n: a pattern or image made of small regular or irregular pieces of colored stone, glass, or ceramic, or the activity or method of making these
swatch	n: a small sample or piece taken from a larger whole, often used for testing or comparison; a range of samples or colors used to demonstrate or promote a product or brand
chuck	v: to throw something carelessly or casually; to get rid of something or someone
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
chart	n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea
spiral	n: a curve that coils around a central point and gets progressively farther away from it as it goes around
jetty	n: a structure built out into the water from a shore or riverbank, typically using wooden or stone pilings, to provide a landing place or to protect a harbor or shoreline from erosion; a walkway or platform over the water, often used for recreational or fishing purposes
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
earthwork	n: the process of moving, shaping, or otherwise altering large quantities of soil, sand, or other natural materials, typically for construction or landscaping purposes
opt	v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
meter	n: a device used to measure the amount of a particular substance or attribute, such as length, volume, or time; (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
ambiguity	n: the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; the uncertainty of meaning
hanger	n: a device or object used for hanging or supporting something, often used for hanging clothes; a loop-shaped object used to hang clothes in a closet
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
warehouse	n: a large building for storing goods and merchandise, especially before they are sold, used, or sent out to shops
amateur	adj: engaging in an activity or pursuing a particular interest without professional knowledge, training, or experience; non-professional
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
plumber	n: a person who installs and repairs the pipes and fixtures of a water supply, heating system, or drainage system
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
illusion	n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers