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Word	Meaning	Advanced
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
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
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
knit	v: to make a garment or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or a machine
fez	n: a brimless felt hat shaped like a truncated cone, traditionally worn by men in Turkey and other parts of the Middle East
sloping	adj: having a gradually or sharply angled surface or gradient; inclined or tilted in a particular direction or manner
favela	n: a Brazilian shantytown or slum, typically located on the outskirts of a major city, characterized by poverty, overcrowding, and lack of basic services such as sanitation and security
dizzy	adj: having or causing a whirling sensation and not able to keep balance
arch	n: a curved structure with two supports that holds the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building
pedestrian	n: a person who is in the street, especially in an area where vehicles go
downtown	adv: in or towards the central area of a town or city
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
charm	n: the power or quality of pleasing or fascinating people
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
suburb	n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods
lyric	n: the words of a pop song
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
cherish	v: to hold someone or something dear; to feel or show affection for someone or something
nostalgia	n: a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past
creep	v: to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually to avoid being seen or heard
beset	v: to annoy someone or something continually or chronically; to surround or attack from all sides
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
gravity	n: the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or towards any other physical body having mass; a manner that is solemn
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
transit	n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation
carbon	n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
footprint	n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface
counterpart	n: a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
oriented	adj: referring to someone or something that is focused or directed toward a particular goal or objective; organized around a specific principle or approach
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
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
magnet	n: an object or substance that can attract certain materials, such as iron or steel
distinctive	adj: having a quality or characteristic that makes it stand out from others
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
urbanite	n: a person who lives in a city or densely populated area and is accustomed to its culture, lifestyle, or amenities
aesthetic	adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
condemn	v: to express strong disapproval or criticism of something
bland	adj: lacking in strong flavor, character, or interest; unremarkable or unexciting
unpack	v: to open and remove stored items from a container or package; to analyze or examine something in detail, often to clarify or understand it better
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
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
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
asphalt	n: a black, sticky substance that is used to surface roads, roofs, and other structures made from a mixture of sand, gravel, and a petroleum-based material called bitumen
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
regulation	n: an official rule made and maintained by a government or some other authority; the act of controlling or directing something according to a rule
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
susceptible	adj: easily influenced, harmed, or affected by something
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
curb	v: to restrain, limit, or control something; to reduce or put a stop to something undesirable; (noun) the raised edge or barrier along the edge of a street, road, or sidewalk
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
carve	v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply
segregate	v: to separate or set apart from others, often based on race, gender, or some other characteristic
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
radial	adj: of or relating to rays or the radii of a circle; spreading out from a central point
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
pave	v: to cover something with a hard, flat material such as stones, bricks, or concrete, to make it suitable for travel or use
accommodate	v: to provide someone with a place to live or to be stored in; to make fit for or to change to suit a new purpose
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
wheelchair	n: a chair fitted with large wheels for use as a means of transport by a person who is unable to walk
necessitate	v: to make something necessary or essential; to require something as a condition or consequence
minimal	adj: tiny in amount; the least possible
slope	n: a surface with one end or side that is higher than the other
redundant	adj: unnecessarily repetitive or excessive; exceeding what is necessary or essential; characterized by unnecessary repetition or duplication of efforts
vertical	adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line
circulation	n: the movement of blood through the body or of a fluid through a system; the number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold
elevator	n: a mechanical device used for vertical transportation, typically in multi-story buildings, consisting of a compartmentalized platform that moves between floors
ramp	n: a sloping surface connecting two levels or inclines, typically used for the movement of people, vehicles, or goods
firefight	n: a struggle to extinguish a fire; a military engagement in which small arms and other weapons are used
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
unintended	adj: not planned or meant
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
staircase	n: a set of stairs inside a building, usually with posts and bars that are fixed at the side
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
stairwell	n: a long, vertical route through a structure that is surrounded by a series of steps
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
anonymous	adj: having no known name, identity, or known source
dreary	adj: dull, gloomy, or lifeless; lacking in brightness or variety; monotonous and uninteresting
corridor	n: a hallway or passageway, especially one connecting rooms or areas within a building or structure
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
thud	n: a dull, heavy sound made when a heavy object falls or strikes a surface, often with a low frequency and resonance
dull	adj: not interesting or exciting; not bright, vivid, or shiny; not active, brisk, or sharp
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
mock	v: to make fun of someone, usually by imitating them in a witty but harsh way
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
conspire	v: to plan or plot together secretly, especially with an evil or unlawful purpose
blanket	n: a large piece of soft material used to cover or wrap a person or thing to keep them warm; (adjective) broad in scope or content
homogeneity	n: the quality or state of being homogeneous; uniformity in composition or character
problematic	adj: full of difficulties; difficult to deal with or solve
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
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
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
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
inject	v: to put a liquid such as a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a needle and syringe (= small tube)
craft	n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
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
bleach	v: to remove color or stains, whiten, or sterilize using a solution of chemicals or other substances, such as bleach
automobile	n: a road vehicle that has four wheels and is powered by an engine, used for transporting people or goods
recreate	v: to make something that existed previously happen or appear to exist again
autonomous	adj: capable of governing or controlling its affairs
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
imply	v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it
congest	v: to make something blocked or crowded so as to hinder or prevent freedom of movement or flow of liquid
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
commingle	v: to mix or blend, especially two or more substances or elements that are dissimilar or incompatible; to associate or mingle with a group of people or social circle
walkway	n: a path or trail for people to walk on, typically in a park or garden
cobble	n: a rounded, irregularly shaped stone used for paving streets or for building walls; (verb) to make or repair something in a rough and hurried way
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
kinetic	adj: of or relating to motion or the forces that cause motion
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
replace	v: to take the place of something
drone	n: a low continuous humming noise; someone who takes more time than necessary; a pilot-less aerial vehicle that is operated by remote control
outlandish	adj: bizarre, strange, or unconventional in appearance, behavior, or thought, often in a way that is seen as foreign or exotic; unusual or strikingly different from what is expected or normal
amaze	v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration
hovercraft	n: a vehicle that is supported on a cushion of air which is produced by a fan or fans typically used for travel over water, land, or ice
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
frigid	adj: extremely cold; lacking warmth or passion; emotionally detached or unresponsive
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
prose	n: a type of written or spoken language that is not organized in verse or rhyme
evoke	v: to bring or recall a feeling, memory, or image into your mind
terrain	n: the physical features of a piece of land, including hills, valleys, rivers, and forests
spectacular	adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement
interpret	v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
nomadic	adj: moving from one location to another rather than staying in one place all of the time
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
animate	v: to make something full of interest and energy
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
catalog	n: a complete list of items, often including technical details and prices
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
workspace	n: a designated area or physical setting where work is performed, often in a business or office setting
haunted	adj: inhabited, visited, or frequented by ghosts or spirits; disturbed or troubled by persistent or disturbing memories or emotions
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
laureate	n: a person who has been awarded an honor or a prize for achievement in a particular field, especially in literature or academia; a poet who is honored for achieving the highest level of excellence in a competition or for producing a lifetime body of work
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
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
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
prototype	n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
creed	n: a system of beliefs or principles
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
incentivize	v: to make someone want to do in a particular way by offering them a reward
sprawl	v: to sit, lie, or fall with one’s arms and legs spread out
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
timeless	adj: not seeming to be altered by the passage of time or changes in fashion
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
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
aspire	v: to have an ambition or a desire to achieve something, typically something high or great