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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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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 |