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Word	Meaning	Advanced
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
excitement	n: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
architectural	adj: of or relating to the design and construction of buildings and other structures and the features and style of such structures
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
interactive	adj: acting reciprocally; mutually responsive
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
interconnect	v: to connect similar things
playground	n: an area where many people go for recreation, especially at a school or in a park
roam	v: to move about or travel aimlessly or without a fixed destination; to wander
artifact	n: a person-made object, especially one of historical or cultural interest
toy	n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
inhabit	v: to live in a specific location; to reside
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
cohabit	v: to live together in a sexual relationship without being married; to inhabit or occupy the same space or dwelling
cocreate	v: to create something by working with others
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
stack	n: a pile of something arranged or laid one on top of another; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated
ceiling	n: a room’s top interior surface
balcony	n: a platform projecting from the wall of a building and surrounded by a railing, providing an outdoor space
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
wiggle	v: to move or cause to move up and down or from side to side in short and quick movements
curve	n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
adaptable	adj: able or willing to modify or be modified to deal with new situations
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
downtown	adv: in or towards the central area of a town or city
constraint	n: a limit or restriction on something, such as an action, behavior, or thought
setback	n: an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; a reversal or check in progress
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
triangular	adj: having three angles or sides; forming or shaped like a triangle (= a three-sided polygon)
footprint	n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
aback	adv: to be very surprised or shocked by somebody or something
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
pave	v: to cover something with a hard, flat material such as stones, bricks, or concrete, to make it suitable for travel or use
blossom	n: the reproductive structure on a flowering plant that consists of usually colorful petals and a typically green calyx (merging of sepals); the state or time of flowering; the peak of a person’s or thing’s development or success
underneath	adv: under or below something else
chapel	n: a place of worship, especially a non-conformist or dissenting place of worship
upside	n: the positive aspect or potential of something; the upper side of something
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
surreal	adj: strange and unreal; having an oddly dreamlike quality
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
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
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
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
headquarter	n: the central office or location from which a business or organization is managed
facade	n: the face or front of a building, especially a large one; superficial or false appearance intended to conceal something unpleasant
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
ripple	n: a small wave on the surface of a liquid, typically caused by an object falling into it or a slight wind
predominant	adj: having control, authority, or influence that is greater than that of others; prevailing or vastly more abundant than others of the same kind
opaque	adj: not transparent; not allowing light to pass through; not permitting a clear view
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
geometry	n: the area of pure mathematics that deals with the points, lines, curves, and surfaces
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
elegant	adj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
courtyard	n: an open space surrounded by buildings or walls, often in the center of a building or group of buildings
oasis	n: a fertile land in a desert or semi-desert environment where there is water and therefore plants and trees and sometimes a village or town
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
density	n: the quality of compactness of a substance
vertical	adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line
skyscraper	n: a very tall building, typically one in a city
waterfront	n: the area of land along the edge of a body of water, such as a lake, river, or ocean
toxin	n: a poisonous substance produced by a living organism, such as a plant, animal, or microorganism; a chemical compound that can cause harm or illness to a living organism
chimney	n: a vertical structure that channels smoke or gas from a fire or furnace out of a building; a hollow column or tube that facilitates air or fluid flow throughout a system
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
marvel	n: someone something that causes feelings of wonder or surprise
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
alpine	adj: relating to or characteristic of high mountains, especially the Alps; of or relating to cold, snowy, or rugged terrain
slope	n: a surface with one end or side that is higher than the other
baseline	n: a starting point or minimum for comparing facts; the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
shipyard	n: a place where ships are built, repaired, or stored; a facility or area where shipbuilding or ship maintenance activities take place
schlep	v: to carry or drag something heavy or awkward; to travel a long distance with difficulty or effort; to behave in a sluggish or unenthusiastic manner
dock	n: a structure or platform that extends from the shoreline into a body of water, used for loading and unloading ships or boats; an enclosed area of water used as a basin for shipping or pleasure boats; a place where a ship can be repaired or maintained
thermal	adj: relating to heat or temperature; designed for or capable of producing or maintaining heat
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
seine	n: a large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water with floats at the top and weights at the bottom used to enclose and catch fish
nomadic	adj: moving from one location to another rather than staying in one place all of the time
impermanent	adj: not lasting or enduring; temporary, transitory, or fleeting
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
hurricane	n: a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds of or over 64 knots (74 miles per hour)
sandy	adj: covered with or containing sand; (especially of hair color) pale yellowish to yellowish brown
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
seawall	n: a barrier or structure made of concrete, stone, or other materials that are built along the coastline or riverbanks to protect against erosion, flooding, or waves; a structure that separates the water from the land and helps to preserve the shoreline
segregate	v: to separate or set apart from others, often based on race, gender, or some other characteristic
decommission	v: to take a machine, building, weapon, or other equipment out of use or service, often permanently or due to age or disrepair
promenade	n: a stroll or walk, often taken in a public place or park; a public place for walking or strolling, often filled with shops or vendors; a dance movement in which the partners move around the floor in a circle or similar pattern
pavilion	n: a large, often ornate tent or booth, often used for entertainment or public events; a building or structure, often in a park or other public space, used for meetings, exhibitions, or social gatherings
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
terrace	n: commonly paved outdoor space next to a house; a row of homes that were all constructed in the same design and shared dividing walls
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
surge	n: a sudden and great increase of something, such as a feeling, the amount or number, etc.
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
schedule	n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
withstand	v: to resist the effect or impact of something
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
incorporate	v: to include something as a part of a larger entity
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
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
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
human-made	adj: created or produced by humans; artificial
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
tide	n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull
archipelago	n: a group of islands, often located in a specific area or region
mechanical	adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools
dairy	n: a room, building, or establishment where milk and milk products are produced and processed; milk and milk products, such as butter and cheese
diet	n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan
compost	n: a mixture of organic matter, such as food scraps, yard waste, and manure, that is allowed to decompose and is used as fertilizer for plants and garden soil
recycle	v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
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
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
renewable	adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced
metabolism	n: the set of chemical reactions in cells or organisms that are necessary for life-sustaining
modular	adj: consisting of distinct or separable parts or units that can be joined together and form a complete whole
buoyant	adj: lighthearted and cheerful; tending to float; having a positive attitude or outlook
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
prefabricated	adj: constructed or made in advance, often in sections or components, before being assembled on-site; manufactured or built in a factory rather than on-site
tow	v: to pull or haul something along by means of a rope, chain, or other devices, typically using a vehicle as the source of power
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
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
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
permaculture	n: a system of agricultural and ecological design that aims to create sustainable, self-sufficient ecosystems by working with natural processes and relying on renewable resources
maxim	n: a well-known phrase that expresses a general or fundamental truth, principle, or rule for behavior
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
charm	n: the power or quality of pleasing or fascinating people
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
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
storage	n: the act or process of putting in and keeping something in a particular place for use in the future; an electronic memory device that can store information
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
remediate	v: to correct, repair, or improve a problem or pitfall, often in a technological, environmental, or medical context
aeroponic	adj: relating to a technique of growing plants without soil by suspending the roots in a mist or aerosol of nutrients
hydroponic	adj: relating to the cultivation of plants in nutrient-rich water instead of soil, often using specialized equipment or systems to optimize growth and production
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
aquaponics	n: a sustainable farming system that combines aquaculture (= raising fish) and hydroponics (= growing plants in water) in a closed-loop, symbiotic system
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
reef	n: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface
regenerate	v: to improve or renew an area, institution, system, etc., especially by making it more active or successful
cluster	n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
petri	n: (petri dish) a small, clear, and round dish with a lid used in laboratories, especially for growing bacteria
anchor	n: a device, typically made of metal, that is used to moor a ship or boat in a particular place, typically by being dropped to the seabed; a central cohesive source of support and stability
pearl	n: a hard, roundish object found within the shells of certain mollusks and used as a gem
delta	n: a triangular area of low and flat land that is formed when a river flows into a larger body of water and deposits sediment; an object shaped like an equilateral triangle
canopy	n: a covering, typically of fabric, supported on poles or suspended above a bed, throne, or other object, used to shelter or screen the person or object below it
photovoltaics	n: a branch of technology that involves the conversion of sunlight into electricity using solar cells or other photoelectric devices; the generation of electricity directly from sunlight, typically using solar panels
maritime	adj: relating to or connected with the sea, especially about shipping, navigation, or commercial activity
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
aquatic	adj: growing or living in, on or near, or connected with water
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
orangery	n: a greenhouse or other structure designed for growing orange trees and other citrus fruits often used ornamentally in gardens or parks
teem	v: to be abuzz; to move in large numbers; to fall heavily
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
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
neutral	adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc.
destine	v: to determine or set the course of something in advance, often in a way that seems predetermined or inevitable; to specify or choose someone or something for a particular fate or outcome
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
alternate	adj: occurring or existing one after the other regularly
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
superpower	n: a country or nation that has significant global influence or formidable military, economic, or technological strength; a supernatural ability or force capable of extraordinary feats or feats beyond normal human capabilities