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Word	Meaning	Advanced
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
temporary	adj: not lasting or be used for a very long
megacity	n: a huge city, especially with a population of more than 10 million people
ephemeral	adj: lasting or used for only a short time
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
festival	n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works
edition	n: a particular form or version in which a text, especially a printed book, magazine, or newspaper, is published;
confluence	n: the point at which two or more streams or rivers come together; a gathering of people or things at a particular location or moment
congregate	v: to come together or gather in a group or assembly; to collect or accumulate in a particular place or area
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
rebirth	n: the process of being reborn or starting anew, especially after a period of decline or stagnation
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
liberate	v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
monsoon	n: a seasonal wind system that brings heavy rainfall to a region, typically occurring in tropical areas
recede	v: to pull back or move away or backward
sand	n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
expose	v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence
terrain	n: the physical features of a piece of land, including hills, valleys, rivers, and forests
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
grid	n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
pontoon	n: a flat-bottomed boat or floating structure used as a platform or support; a device attached to the bottom of an aircraft to provide stability during takeoff and landing
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
seasonal	adj: occurring or varying according to the season or time of year; related to or affected by the changing seasons
downpour	n: a heavy rain that often starts suddenly
intact	adj: undamaged and complete
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.
volatile	adj: likely to change rapidly or unexpectedly, or being unstable or explosive
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
sew	v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
clinic	n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
sweep	v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
governance	n: the act or process of governing or managing a political, social, or economic entity; the systems or principles that guide such processes
commissioner	n: an official member of a government department or another organization who is responsible for controlling something or performing specific duties
allocate	v: to give or distribute something, such as resources or duties, to someone or something for a particular purpose
mobility	n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another
efficiently	adv: in a way that produces maximum output with minimum effort or expense
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
comparison	n: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things
pop-up	n: an item, event, or shop that appears or happens suddenly, unexpectedly, and usually for a limited time; (verb) to appear or open suddenly and unexpectedly, as a window or menu on a computer screen
enterprise	n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
neo-liberal	adj: relating to a modern political and economic philosophy that emphasizes the promotion of free markets, limited government intervention, privatization, and deregulation
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
devolve	v: to transfer or delegate responsibility, power, or authority to someone else, often as a result of a process or procedure; to degrade, deteriorate, or regress to a less advanced or more primitive state or form
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
deliberate	adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident
intentional	adj: done, made or performed with purpose and intent
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
settlement	n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place.
bamboo	n: a fast-growing plant that has long, hollow stems and is widely used as a building material, food source, and decorative element, especially in Asian cultures
string	n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
nail	n: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes
screw	v: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together
corrugated	adj: having ridges, grooves, or folds that run parallel to one another, often used to describe materials like cardboard or metal
aggregate	n: a collection or sum of different things often used to describe a total or combination of items
kit	n: a set of tools, supplies, or equipment for a particular purpose
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
disassemble	v: to take apart, dismantle, or separate a device, machine, or other objects into its parts or components
swell	v: to become larger or more inflated; to become more intense or important
reabsorption	n: the organic process in which the substance of some differentiated structure that has been produced by the body undergoes lysis and assimilation
pole	n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something
hinterland	n: the remote or less developed areas beyond the main urban areas or centers of activity; a region lying inland from a port or coastal settlement
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
stunning	adj: causing a strong emotional reaction of admiration, surprise, or shock due to its beauty, rarity, or excellence
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
reversible	adj: capable of being turned or done in the opposite direction or way; capable of being reversed or undone
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
permanence	n: the quality of being permanent, lasting, or enduring; the state or condition of being permanent
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
impulse	n: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
spite	n: feelings of anger and resentment; (in spite of, also despite) a phrase that is used to indicate that something happened or exists even though there is a particular obstacle or difficulty
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
expiry	n: the end of the validity or duration of something, such as an insurance policy, contract, or license
spaceship	n: (especially in science fiction) a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
transaction	n: an instance of buying or selling something; the act or process of doing something
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
animate	v: to make something full of interest and energy
vendor	n: a person or company that sells goods or services
temporal	adj: of or relating to time as opposed to eternity
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
unused	adj: not being used, or never having been used
optimal	adj: the best; most likely to be successful or advantageous
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
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
kinetic	adj: of or relating to motion or the forces that cause motion
twitch	v: to make a sudden and quick movement with a part of the body; (noun) a sudden, small, jerky movement of a muscle or part of the body
static	adj: not moving or not capable of moving, not changing or not capable of changing
predictable	adj: capable of being known, seen or declared in advance
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
refugee	n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war
slum	n: a heavily populated urban area characterized by poor, run-down housing and infrastructure, often associated with poverty and social neglect
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
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
adjustment	n: a small change or movement made to something to improve it and achieve the desired result
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
papier-mache	n: a craft or artistic technique involving the use of paper strips or pulp, typically mixed with glue or paste, to create sculptures, masks, and other objects
plaster	n: a substance made of lime that becomes hard as it dries and is used for the protective or decorative coating of walls and ceilings and for molding and casting decorative elements
overnight	adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time
anonymity	n: the condition of being anonymous or unidentified; the state of not revealing one’s name, identity, or other personal information
maid	n: a girl or young woman employed to do domestic work
nuanced	adj: characterized by subtle differences in appearance, meaning, sound, etc.
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
cricket	n: leaping insect; a game played with a ball and bat by two teams of eleven players
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
pitch	n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
partake	v: to participate or share in something; to consume or enjoy food or drink
midnight	n: the middle point of the night, usually defined as 12:00 AM or the start of a new day
elastic	adj: flexible, resilient, or adaptable; (noun) a stretchy material or band that can be stretched and then returned to its original shape; something that is flexible and adaptable
paradigm	n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
suburb	n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods
retail	n: the sale of goods or services to consumers, especially in small quantities, either directly to the end customer or through retail outlets
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
stadium	n: a large, usually roofless building with tiers of seats for spectators at sports or other events
contest	n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
nomadic	adj: moving from one location to another rather than staying in one place all of the time
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
deflation	n: a decrease in the general price level of goods and services; the act of letting the air out of something
inefficient	adj: lacking the ability or skill and not making the best use of time, money, energy, etc.
circus	n: a traveling show or entertainment that often features acrobats, clowns, animals, and other performers; a chaotic, confusing, or tumultuous situation or environment
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
amazement	n: a state of great surprise or wonder caused by something extraordinary or unexpected
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
ethnicity	n: the cultural characteristics of a particular group, such as language, religion, and traditions, that distinguish them from other groups
flux	n: the state of constantly changing or flowing; the rate of flow of energy or particles across a particular place
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
accommodating	adj: helpful and willing to assist or make room for someone or something
continuously	adv: without being interrupted or paused; repeatedly
unsuccessful	adj: failing to accomplish an intended result or having an unfavorable outcome; not successful
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
plea	n: an appeal or request, especially for help or understanding; a legal excuse or defense; an earnest entreaty or supplication
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
priestess	n: a female priest, especially one who is associated with a non-Christian religion or ancient belief system
facilitate	v: to make something easier or more likely to happen
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
enthusiasm	n: a strong feeling of excitement and interest in a particular subject or cause and an eagerness to become involved in it
efficiency	n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
amuse	v: to entertain or divert the mind; to make someone laugh
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
bless	v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify
whisper	v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you
minimal	adj: tiny in amount; the least possible
impermanent	adj: not lasting or enduring; temporary, transitory, or fleeting