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Word	Meaning	Advanced
reinforce	v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger
rational	adj: based on reason or logic; using good judgment and sound thinking
absurd	adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical
transcend	v: to rise above or go beyond the limits of something
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
authorship	n: the fact or condition of being the person who wrote a particular work;
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
sketch	n: a simple, quickly-made picture that does not have many details; a short descriptive summary of something
minion	n: a servant or loyal supporter of a powerful person or organization
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
flexibility	n: the quality of changing or being changed easily according to new conditions or situations
singular	n: being only one of its kind; unique
generic	adj: not specific; not linked to a particular brand or product
shotgun	n: a firearm that is designed to be fired from the shoulder and that typically fires several small metal balls or pellets called shot
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
operational	adj: relating to a particular process or series of actions for achieving a result
dwarf	n: a person or animal that is much smaller than usual or expected for its type; a celestial body, especially a planet, that is smaller and less massive than a star
parameter	n: a numerical or other measurable factors that characterize a system or set of data
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
subsume	v: to include or encompass within a larger category or concept
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
compartment	n: a separate section or part of a larger enclosed space, such as a train carriage or a ship’s cabin
continuum	n: a series of similar items in which no part or portion is distinct or distinguishable from adjacent parts
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
diagram	n: a simplified illustration of the appearance, structure, or workings of something
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
dominance	n: the state or quality of being the most powerful or influential person or group
premise	n: a statement or proposition that is held to be true or from which a conclusion can be drawn
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
librarian	n: a person who works in a library and is responsible for organizing and managing the collection of books and other materials
inception	n: the beginning or start of something; the point in time when something comes into existence
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
mandate	n: an official or authoritative instruction or command; a commission or authority to carry out a particular task
contemporary	adj: belonging to the same or present time
engulf	v: to swallow up; to surround and cover completely
expansion	n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
dumb	adj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
certainty	n: the state of being certain
rooftop	n: the upper surface or cover of a building’s roof, often used for recreational or other purposes
clarity	n: the quality of being coherent and understandable; the quality of transparency or purity
glory	n: great honor or success won by notable achievements
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
digest	v: to transform food into absorbable substances; break down
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
recombine	v: to combine or put together again or differently; to cause genetic recombination (= the process by which genetic material is broken and joined to other genetic material)
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
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
indeterminate	adj: not clearly defined, limited, or determined; uncertain or indefinite
chagrin	n: disappointment, frustration, or embarrassment
efficiency	n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
plaza	n: a public square, marketplace, or similar open area in a town, especially in Spanish-speaking countries
abide	v: to accept or tolerate something or to act in accordance with a rule, decision, recommendation, etc.; to remain in a particular state or condition
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
discrete	adj: separate and distinct; not continuous; individually distinguishable
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
spiral	n: a curve that coils around a central point and gets progressively farther away from it as it goes around
inexpensive	adj: costing little; having a low price
garage	n: a building or part of a building used to store a vehicle or vehicles, typically a car
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
decimal	adj: based on or counted in the number 10
continuous	adj: occurring or existing without a pause or interruption
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
trail	n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind
kilter	n: a state of proper balance or adjustment, a state of good order or organization
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
stability	n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
structural	adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
impregnate	v: to make a woman or female animal pregnant; to infuse or fill something completely
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
louver	n: a window or door with horizontal slats that can be adjusted to allow light and air to pass through while preventing rain, direct sunlight, and sight of the interior
exterior	adj: situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of something
opaque	adj: not transparent; not allowing light to pass through; not permitting a clear view
interior	n: the inside or inner part of something; the space within the walls of a building
entirely	adv: completely
transparent	adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely
apologize	v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem
unveil	v: to reveal or make something publicly known, especially for the first time
whim	n: a sudden idea or desire, especially one that cannot be reasonably explained
ego	n: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
vestige	n: a trace, mark, or evidence of something that once existed but has now disappeared or diminished
mall	n: a large, enclosed shopping center that typically contains many stores, restaurants, and other businesses
downtown	adv: in or towards the central area of a town or city
unprogrammed	adj: not having a predetermined course of action or set of instructions, lacking a plan or schedule
yell	v: to shout in a sudden and loud way
chamber	n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
dizzy	adj: having or causing a whirling sensation and not able to keep balance
indiscernible	adj: not able to be distinguished, recognized, or differentiated; indistinguishable
temporary	adj: not lasting or be used for a very long
infamous	adj: having a reputation for being very bad or wicked
provisional	adj: temporary; serving as a means of satisfying a need or requirement until a more permanent solution can be found
orchard	n: a piece of land that is planted with fruit trees, such as apples, pears, or cherries
daunting	adj: looking challenging to manage in prospect; making someone anxious and less confident about carrying out something
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
pristine	adj: new and completely free from dirt or contamination
experimental	adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have
repertory	n: a collection of works, such as plays, operas, or pieces of music, that a company or performer is prepared to perform
arena	n: a large, flat area, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events
proscenium	n: the part of a theater stage that is framed by an arch and is in front of the curtain
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
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
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
redefine	v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
acoustic	adj: relating to sound or the sense of hearing
enclosure	n: a wall, fence, or other barriers that surround an area, keeping it separate and protected
artistic	adj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
thrust	v: to push or drive forcibly; to impose or insert; (noun) the force used in pushing
traverse	v: to cross or move through a land or water area
transfigure	v: to change the appearance or form of something completely to make it appear more beautiful or magnificent
achievable	adj: possible to accomplish or attain
palette	n: a thin board or tablet used by artists to mix and apply paint; a range of colors or shades used in a particular work of art
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
liberate	v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression
intermission	n: a break or pause in performance, play, or event
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
backdrop	n: a painted or photographed scene or setting that is used as a background for a stage, film, or other performance
portion	n: one component of a larger entity
motorcycle	n: a two-wheeled vehicle that is driven by an engine and has no pedals
balcony	n: a platform projecting from the wall of a building and surrounded by a railing, providing an outdoor space
configuration	n: the arrangement or pattern of something or a group of related things
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
aircraft	n: any vehicle that can fly and carry things or passengers, such as a plane or helicopter
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
invert	v: to turn something upside down, inside out; to reverse the position, order, or relationship of something
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
catalyst	n: a person or thing that causes an important event to happen or changes the current situation rapidly; (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without being changed itself
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
credible	adj: capable of being trusted or believed
skyline	n: the outline of buildings and other structures against the sky, especially when viewed from a distance
constraint	n: a limit or restriction on something, such as an action, behavior, or thought
floodplain	n: an area of flat land adjacent to a river or stream that is subject to periodic flooding
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
levee	n: an artificial embankment or wall built to prevent a river or low-lying land from flooding
corridor	n: a hallway or passageway, especially one connecting rooms or areas within a building or structure
nightmare	n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream
bathtub	n: a large container, typically made of porcelain or acrylic, for holding water in which a person can bathe
underneath	adv: under or below something else
pedestrian	n: a person who is in the street, especially in an area where vehicles go
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
obstruct	v: to block or interfere with the passage, movement, or action of something or someone
luxury	n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things
dump	v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly
unviable	adj: not capable of continuing to exist or develop effectively, not practical or feasible
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
reposition	v: to move to a new or different position or location
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
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
reroute	v: to redirect or change the course or direction of something
gesture	n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning
derive	v: to obtain or receive something from a source
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
X-ray	n: a type of electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength shorter than visible light allowing hidden objects such as bones and organs inside the body to be photographed
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
lobby	n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
subway	n: an underground railway system, typically in a city
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
proximity	n: the state or quality of being near or close to something or someone in distance or time
curator	n: a person whose job is to manage the objects or artworks in a museum, art gallery, etc.
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
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
confine	v: to restrict the movement of someone or something
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
mechanical	adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
jack	n: a mechanical device used for lifting or supporting heavy objects
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
animation	n: the technique of photographing successive drawings or positions of puppets or models to create an illusion of movement when the film is shown as a sequence; enthusiasm and energy in the way you look or behave
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
insert	v: to put something inside something else
optimize	v: to make the best or most effective use of something
adjacency	n: the condition of being adjacent or close to something
redirect	v: to change the direction or course of something; to send in a different direction