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Word	Meaning	Advanced
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
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
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
migratory	adj: relating to or characterized by the movement of individuals or groups from one place to another, often for regular seasonal or environmental reasons
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
civic	adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
viral	adj: relating to or caused by a virus
misinformation	n: information that is false or inaccurate, or the act of giving wrong information, especially deliberately
bully	n: a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker; (verb) to intimidate, harass, or mistreat someone weaker or less powerful
hack	v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
silicon	n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
obligation	n: the state of being morally or legally bound to do or pay something
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
discourse	n: any form of communication in speech or writing
sociologist	n: a person who studies the institutions and development of human society
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
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
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
emergent	adj: starting to exist or view, or to become known
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
participate	v: to take part in something
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
adjust	v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better.
socioeconomic	adj: relating to the social and economic factors that shape an individual, group, or community, particularly in terms of income, occupation, education, and social class
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
encode	v: to convert information into a code or format suitable for storage or transmission
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
vice	n: wrongdoing or wicked behavior; (in the form of vice versa) with the order reversed; (as a prefix) someone with a job immediately below a particular person
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
cavern	n: a large, natural underground space
expanse	n: a substance, such as water or oil, that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
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
yell	v: to shout in a sudden and loud way
flirt	v: to talk or behave as if sexually attracted to someone, without serious intentions; (noun) a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
unstructured	adj: not having a clear organization or arrangement
conducive	adj: tending to make something likely or possible
myopic	adj: near-sighted; lacking foresight or ability to plan; narrow-minded or lacking in perspective
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
conform	v: to act in accordance with a set of rules, standards, or expectations; to comply with the norms or customs of a particular group
loose	adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something
synchronize	v: to happen or cause to happen at the same time or rate
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
counterculture	n: a subculture whose values and norms of behavior differ substantially from those of mainstream society, often in opposition to it
recap	v: to repeat or summarize what has been said, decided, etc.
undervalue	v: to assign too low a value to something
anomie	n: a condition of social disorder or normlessness caused by a breakdown in traditional values, beliefs, or norms; a sense of purposelessness or lack of direction and meaning in life
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
crave	v: to have a strong desire for something; to long for or want intensely
craving	n: a strong desire of wanting something
correlate	v: to have a connection or relationship in which one thing affects or depends on another
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
authoritarian	adj: characterized by strict, absolute control and obedience to authority or rules; dictatorial and lacking in personal freedoms or individual rights
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
trash	n: discarded material, refuse, or waste
pickup	n: a type of vehicle with an open-air cargo bed at the back used for transporting goods or equipment; the act of collecting or gathering someone or something from a particular location; a warrant to take someone into custody
hallucinogen	n: a substance that produces hallucinations (i.e., perceptions of things that are not present or real), such as LSD, psilocybin, or mescaline
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
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
hallucinate	v: to experience a seemingly real perception of something that does not actually exist, usually as a result of a mental illness or drug use
lens	n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation
marketplace	n: a physical or virtual venue where goods or services are bought and sold; an economic system that facilitates exchange between buyers and sellers
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
vector	n: a quantity that has both magnitude and direction, often used in mathematics, physics, and engineering to describe forces, velocities, or other physical phenomena; any agent (person or animal, or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
friction	n: the force that opposes motion between two objects in contact, especially by producing heat and wear, and is proportional to the normal force between the objects
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
decay	n: the process or state of rotting or decomposition by natural causes such as the action of bacteria and fungi; (verb) to rot or decompose through natural causes
renewal	n: the process of making something new or active again; the act of renewing a subscription, license, etc.
segregation	n: the act or process of separating or isolating people, things, or groups based on race, gender, religion, social class, or other characteristics; a political or social system that enforces such separation or isolation
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
functional	adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
top-down	adj: controlled or implemented from the highest level of authority or management
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
pioneer	n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
editorial	adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media
observer	n: a person who watches or notices someone or something but has no active part in it
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
fountain	n: a structure usually consisting of a basin and a jet of water that is sprayed into the air, often used for decoration or as a source of drinking water
playground	n: an area where many people go for recreation, especially at a school or in a park
analog	adj: relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuous physical quantity such as spatial position, voltage, etc.
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
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
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
expense	n: the money, time, or effort incurred or required for something
urgently	adv: in a way that requires immediate action or attention, especially before anything else, because of being very important
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
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
downcast	adj: looking downward or dejected in appearance or manner; feeling sad, discouraged, or disheartened
glance	v: to give a quick or brief look; to hit something at an angle
eyebrow	n: the hair arc over each eye in humans
cough	v: to expel air from the lungs suddenly and noisily, often as a reaction to irritation, illness, or some other physical condition; (noun) a sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs, often accompanied by a distinctive sound
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
haul	v: to physically drag or pull someone or something with effort
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
offline	adj: not connected to the internet
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
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
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
picnic	n: an outdoor meal or social gathering where food is served and eaten in nature, typically in a park, forest, or other outdoor settings
suited	adj: appropriate, fitting, or acceptable for a particular purpose or occasion; matched or corresponding to a specific person, dress, or circumstances
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
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
bedrock	n: the solid rock underlying soil or alluvium
cyberspace	n: the electronic space where computer-mediated communication and interactions occur often used to refer to the internet or virtual reality environments
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
proximity	n: the state or quality of being near or close to something or someone in distance or time
equity	n: the value of the shares issued by a company
optimize	v: to make the best or most effective use of something
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
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
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
garbage	n: waste material, especially food waste and kitchen refuse
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
suburb	n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
bench	n: a long, flat surface, often elevated and supported by legs, used for sitting, working, or displaying objects; persons who administer justice
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
palace	n: the residence of a high-ranking official such as a king, queen, etc.
transnational	adj: relating to or involving activities, organizations, or individuals that cross national boundaries or operate in multiple countries; having a presence or influence in multiple countries or regions
transit	n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation
humanity	n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc.
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.