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Word	Meaning	Advanced
routinely	adv: on a regular or habitual basis; in a manner that is customary or expected
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
consult	v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
inanimate	adj: not having life or spirit; not animate
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
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
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
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
rarely	adv: not happening often; infrequently; seldom
podium	n: a raised platform or stand that is used for delivering speeches, conducting meetings, or presenting awards
council	n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place
chamber	n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament
introductory	adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point
boulder	n: a large, smooth rock, typically one that has been worn away from a cliff or mountain by erosion
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
frustration	n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
indoor	adj: located, happened, or used inside a building
hospitable	adj: friendly and generous to visitors or guests
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
skeptical	adj: doubting that something is accurate or useful
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
unreasonable	adj: not fair, sensible, or likely to be true
cannon	n: a large, heavy gun fired from a fixed position or mounted on a vehicle, used in warfare or hunting
unsuspecting	adj: unaware of the presence of danger; not suspicious
kayak	n: a small, narrow boat traditionally used by the Inuit people for hunting and fishing, which has a covered deck and is propelled using a double-bladed paddle
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
redesign	v: to design something again, especially in a different or modified form; (noun) the process of designing something again
downtown	adv: in or towards the central area of a town or city
civic	adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
creek	n: a small, narrow stream or waterway; a narrow, winding passage between cliffs or hills
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
preschool	adj: relating to or denoting the period before a child begins primary school; (noun) the activities or education provided during this time
recommendation	n: an official suggestion that something is good or suitable for a particular purpose or job
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
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
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
tube	n: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
trash	n: discarded material, refuse, or waste
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
synthesize	v: to combine a substance to make a more complex product or compound
improve	v: to make or become better
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
recreation	n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place
marvel	n: someone something that causes feelings of wonder or surprise
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
bracelet	n: a piece of jewelry worn around the wrist, often as an ornament or decoration
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
skate	n: a type of footwear that has a blade attached to its sole for skating on ice or other hard surfaces; an activity or sport that involves gliding on skates on ice or other hard surfaces
rink	n: a flat, typically enclosed surface used for skating or other recreational activities such as roller skating, ice hockey, or curling
bead	n: a small, usually round object made of glass, wood, or plastic that is used for decoration or as part of jewelry
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
fast-forward	v: to advance or move forward in time or progress, particularly in a rapid or accelerated manner; to increase the playback speed of a recording
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
underpass	n: a tunnel or passage that allows pedestrians, cyclists, or vehicles to pass below a road or other obstruction
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
stroll	v: to walk somewhere in a slow, relaxed way and with no apparent aim
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
messy	adj: disorganized and untidy
utilize	v: to use something for a practical purpose in an effective way
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
constraint	n: a limit or restriction on something, such as an action, behavior, or thought
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
dampen	v: to make something wet or moist; to reduce the intensity or impact of something, such as a feeling, sound, or movement
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
glide	v: to move smoothly and effortlessly
trampoline	n: a strong fabric sheet attached by springs to a frame, used for bouncing on
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
foam	n: a mass of small air bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid; a substance that forms a lather when mixed with water
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
far-fetched	adj: (of an idea or story) so exaggerated or ludicrous as to be very difficult to believe
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
adolescent	n: a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
install	v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
zip	n: a fastener made of interlocking teeth or ridges that is used to join two edges or pieces of fabric; a sound or motion that resembles the sound made by a zipper when it is pulled; (of a computer) a popular file compression and archiving format; (short for Zone Improvement Plan) a system of postal codes used in the United States to help facilitate mail delivery more efficiently
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
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
prioritize	v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things
beanbag	n: a small bag filled with dried beans or similar materials, used in games and as a low seat
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
spray	n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage
canvas	n: the heavy, closely woven fabric used for making tents, sails, etc. and by artists for painting on
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
dense	adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
identical	adj: being the exact same one
beige	n: a pale sandy yellowish-brown color; a cloth or material of this color
condominium	n: a type of real estate property in which individuals own their own living spaces, usually within a larger complex or building where common areas such as pools and hallways are shared; a type of joint ownership arrangement
bench	n: a long, flat surface, often elevated and supported by legs, used for sitting, working, or displaying objects; persons who administer justice
tranquility	n: a state of calmness or peacefulness; absence of agitation, disturbance, or turbulence; a peaceful or serene environment
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
backyard	n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house
incorporate	v: to include something as a part of a larger entity
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
toddler	n: a young child who has recently learned to walk
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
evaluate	v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
corridor	n: a hallway or passageway, especially one connecting rooms or areas within a building or structure
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
ditch	n: a long, narrow, and shallow depression or channel that is dug into the ground; (verb) to throw away
sparkle	v: to emit or reflect bright flashes of light, especially with animation and joy
destination	n: the place to which someone or something is going or being sent; the ultimate purpose or goal of a journey or action
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
mammal	n: any animal of which the female gives birth to live young, not eggs, and feeds her young on milk from her own body
prominently	adv: in a noticeable or important position, attracting attention or emphasis
grasshopper	n: large jumping insect; used to symbolize restlessness or ephemerality
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
wheelchair	n: a chair fitted with large wheels for use as a means of transport by a person who is unable to walk
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
ego	n: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
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
indicator	n: something that shows or points out what a situation is like or how a situation is changing
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
venue	n: a location or place where an event or activity takes place; a place where something happens or is performed
frequent	adj: happening constantly
elderly	adj: (a polite word for) old
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
disability	n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above