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Word	Meaning	Advanced
conventionally	adv: in a way that follows accepted customs, rules, or standards; in a way that is typical or traditional
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge
distinction	n: a difference or contrast between similar things or people
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
attune	v: to make receptive or aware; to bring into harmony or alignment
nuance	n: a subtle or slight degree of difference in appearance, meaning, sound, someone’s feeling, etc.
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
generic	adj: not specific; not linked to a particular brand or product
qualitative	adj: relating to or involving qualities, such as properties, characteristics, or features, rather than quantities or numbers, often used to describe research or analysis that focuses on subjective or non-measurable factors
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
chunk	n: a thick and solid mass or piece of something
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
neglect	v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
viable	adj: capable of being done as intended; able to succeed
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
synchronize	v: to happen or cause to happen at the same time or rate
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
opera	n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken
erase	v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
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
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
revered	v: highly respected or admired, often because of moral or spiritual qualities
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
mall	n: a large, enclosed shopping center that typically contains many stores, restaurants, and other businesses
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
artifact	n: a person-made object, especially one of historical or cultural interest
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
discontent	n: dissatisfaction or unhappiness with a situation or condition; a feeling of displeasure or disapproval
pivotal	adj: relating to or acting as a pivot or central point; crucial or essential to the success or outcome of something
inscribe	v: to write or carve something on a surface, especially as a formal or permanent record
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
commemorate	v: to honor the memory of someone or something by ceremony or tribute
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
reproductive	adj: connected with the process of reproduction; relating to reproducing babies, young animals, or plants
civic	adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it
dissent	n: possessing or expressing views that differ from those that are officially accepted
synonymous	adj: having the same or a similar meaning as another word or phrase
disconnect	v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
discursive	adj: rambling or digressing from one topic to another without a clear or coherent structure; characterized by a tendency to wander or stray from the main point or subject
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
receiver	n: the part of a phone that you hold close to your ear and mouth; a person who receives something
dinosaur	n: a large extinct reptile, often with an armored back, long neck, tail, and bony plates on the skin
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
locomotive	n: a powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains or railway cars; an engine that produces the necessary power for the train to move on the tracks
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
inherent	adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
implicit	adj: suggested but not directly expressed
forge	v: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
insert	v: to put something inside something else
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
affair	n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
diplomacy	n: the art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations, organizations, or people; the fine art of dealing with people in a sensitive and effective way
embassy	n: the diplomatic building where a country’s representatives to a foreign country are based
harness	v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
exhibit	v: to show something in public for people to enjoy or to provide them with information
contemporary	adj: belonging to the same or present time
discourse	n: any form of communication in speech or writing
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
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
interdisciplinary	adj: involving or combining several academic disciplines or fields of study
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
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
dough	n: a mixture of flour, liquid, and other ingredients, typically used to make bread, pastry, or pasta
hulking	adj: large, heavy, and clumsy
silent	adj: without any or little sound
cloister	n: a covered walkway, usually surrounding a central courtyard or garden, typically found in monasteries or convents; a tranquil and secluded place, often associated with religious or academic seclusion and contemplation
arrogant	adj: having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s importance or abilities
redeem	v: to compensate for the faults or bad aspects of something; to regain possession or assume ownership of something by paying a sum of money or fulfilling a condition; to rescue or save someone from a difficult or hopeless situation
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
void	n: an empty space; a feeling of emptiness; (adjective) lacking any legal or binding force
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
facade	n: the face or front of a building, especially a large one; superficial or false appearance intended to conceal something unpleasant
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
mount	v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
maim	v: to injure or wound someone seriously, particularly by permanently disabling or disfiguring a body part
monument	n: a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a person or event
progressive	adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one
courtyard	n: an open space surrounded by buildings or walls, often in the center of a building or group of buildings
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
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
monumental	adj: great in importance or influence, size, extent, or solidity; massive
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
neoclassical	adj: relating to a revival of classic forms, styles, or ideas, especially those of ancient Greek and Roman art and architecture, that emerged in the late 18th and early 19th centuries
opaque	adj: not transparent; not allowing light to pass through; not permitting a clear view
inhabit	v: to live in a specific location; to reside
entirely	adv: completely
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
ephemeral	adj: lasting or used for only a short time
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
airbag	n: a safety device designed to inflate rapidly in the event of a collision, protecting the occupants of a vehicle and reducing the risk of injury or death
expansion	n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
ooze	v: to flow or seep out slowly, often in a thick, viscous manner; to exude or emit slowly and steadily
poetic	adj: of or relating to poetry (= a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas); using language in an imaginative and expressive way
inhale	v: to breathe in air or a different substance, such as smoke
dub	v: to give someone or something an unofficial name or nickname; to provide movies with a voice of a foreign language
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
lounge	n: a waiting room as in a hotel or airport
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
membrane	n: a soft, thin layer that forms animal or vegetable tissue
translucent	adj: allowing light to pass through but scattering it so that objects behind cannot be seen clearly; partially transparent
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
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
inflated	adj: swollen or blown up, especially with air or gas; excessively or unreasonably high
approve	v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
sanctity	n: the quality of being sacred, holy, or blessed; the state of being pure, untainted, or inviolable; the ultimate importance or reverence attributed to something
blush	v: to become red in the face from embarrassment, shame, or modesty
interpret	v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
iconoclastic	adj: characterized by a tendency to challenge or overthrow traditional beliefs, customs, or values; breaking or rejecting established norms or conventions
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
interpretation	n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious
congressional	adj: of or relating to Congress, especially to the Congress of the United States
spire	n: a tall, pointed structure on a building or landscape; a tapering conical or pyramidal structure on a plant or an animal
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
dome	n: a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, typically with a circular base
minaret	n: a tall, slender tower attached to a mosque, from which the muezzin calls Muslims to prayer
exempt	adj: free from or not subject to a particular requirement or restriction; (verb) to excuse someone or something from an obligation, payment, etc.
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
pantheon	n: a temple dedicated to all the gods or goddesses of a particular religion or mythology; a group of something or someone that is remarkably respected, famous, or important
cubic	adj: having the shape of a cube or being of three dimensions; measured in units that are the third power of a linear unit
compress	v: to press or squeeze together to make something take up less space
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
merit	n: the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially to deserve praise or reward
landmark	n: a notable or important event, place, or achievement; a significant object or feature that serves as a reference point
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
strained	adj: tight, tense, or stretched; under pressure or stress; characterized by a lack of ease or naturalness
cable	n: a set of wires covered by plastic or rubber that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.; a solid thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
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
vantage	n: a position or place that provides a commanding or advantageous view or perspective; a favorable position or advantage
restriction	n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something
glow	v: to give out a steady, strong light
capitol	n: a building that houses a legislative assembly, especially the US Congress
hierarchy	n: a system in which people or things are organized into different levels of importance from highest to lowest
delivery	n: the act of taking or sending something to a destination; the bringing of a baby during childbirth
hoist	v: to elevate or drag anything to a higher position, usually with the help of ropes or specific equipment
restrain	v: to prevent or hold back from doing something, often by physical or moral force; to limit or restrict one’s actions or behavior; to control or moderate strong emotions or impulses
ballast	n: heavy material, usually stones or sand, used to stabilize a ship or other structure; anything that provides stability or support
bureaucracy	n: a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives
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
erect	v: to construct or build something; to cause to rise; (adjective) upright or vertical
hurdle	n: a barrier or obstacle that must be overcome
warp	v: to twist or bend out of shape, especially as a result of being heated; to distort or twist the meaning or sense of something
weft	n: a thread or yarn that is woven horizontally through a loom, intersecting with the warp and forming the fabric
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
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
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
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
flexible	adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily
interior	n: the inside or inner part of something; the space within the walls of a building
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
luminous	adj: emitting or reflecting light, especially in the dark; shining or glowing brightly; full of light or enlightenment
reconfigure	v: to change the configuration or arrangement of something, often to improve its performance or functionality
installation	n: the act or process of fixing furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; the act or process of putting into an office or a position
partnership	n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business
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
participate	v: to take part in something
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
rigidity	n: the state or quality of being rigid or inflexible; the inability to adapt to change or new circumstances; the condition of being stiff or unyielding
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
ambiguous	adj: open to more than one interpretation; not clear or decided
blend	v: to mix or combine two or more substances
inflate	v: to fill something with air or gas so that it becomes bigger and rounder