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Word	Meaning	Advanced
abundant	adj: present in great quantity
estate	n: a large piece of land with an impressive house on it, often owned by a wealthy family; all of a person’s possessions and assets at the time of their death; an area of land considered as a unit in terms of ownership, use or taxation
increasingly	adv: more and more
carve	v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply
commodity	n: a product or a raw material that can be traded, bought, or sold
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
reclaim	v: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back
squander	v: to spend or use something wastefully; to waste by spending or using too freely
neglect	v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
openly	adv: without hiding any of your feelings, opinions, or facts; frankly and trustfully
spar	v: to engage in boxing or other combat sports with a partner for practice or training purposes; to practice fighting or defending oneself using light blows or drills
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
stealth	n: the quality of remaining hidden or undetected; the ability to move or act with great secrecy and subtlety
radar	n: a technology that employs radio waves to locate items that cannot be seen
insinuate	v: to suggest or imply something indirectly or subtly; to insert something gradually or subtly
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
champion	n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief
steward	n: a person responsible for the management and care of another’s property or for the supervision of the domestic staff of a large household or organization; a person in charge of arranging for the supply of food to a college, club, etc.
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge
progressive	adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one
privatize	v: to transfer ownership or control of a business or industry from government or public control to private ownership or control; to make something into a private enterprise or organization
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
orbit	n: the path of an object around a celestial body, especially a planet, star, or moon, under the influence of gravity.
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
derelict	adj: abandoned or neglectful; failing to fulfill one’s duties or responsibilities
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
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
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
demolition	n: the act of destroying or tearing down a building or other structure
accidental	adj: happening or existing by chance or unintentionally
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
vow	v: to make a promise or commitment, usually formal and solemn
fragile	adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged
reinterpretation	n: a new or different interpretation or explanation of something, especially a text or piece of artwork
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
seed	n: a small, hard, often round, a reproductive structure that contains a plant’s genetic material and is capable of growing into a new plant
human-made	adj: created or produced by humans; artificial
hybrid	adj: composed of different elements or mixed characters
agritecture	n: a design practice that combines elements of architecture, engineering, and agriculture to create sustainable and viable urban farming systems and structures
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
conceive	v: to have or develop an idea, a plan, etc. in mind; to become pregnant
subconscious	adj: relating to or concerning the part of the mind that is not fully conscious but still influences thoughts, feelings, and behavior
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
relentless	adj: persistent and determined; continuing despite difficulties or setbacks
parenthesis	n: a pair of curved marks ( ) used in writing as a way of separating and marking off a clause, phrase, or word that is not essential to the structure of the sentence but adds additional information or clarification
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
destination	n: the place to which someone or something is going or being sent; the ultimate purpose or goal of a journey or action
landmark	n: a notable or important event, place, or achievement; a significant object or feature that serves as a reference point
viral	adj: relating to or caused by a virus
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
seize	v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
reimagine	v: to imagine or conceive of something in a new or different way
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
pivot	n: a change in direction or focus, especially in a business or political strategy; a fixed point that supports something that turns or balances
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
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
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
adjacent	adj: next to, close to, or adjoining something
basil	n: an herb with fragrant, green leaves that is used to flavor many different types of food, especially Italian and Thai cuisine
cathedral	n: the main Christian church of a bishop’s diocese, which is often the largest and most important church in the area
footprint	n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
dilemma	n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
repress	v: to restrain or control by force; to suppress feelings or memories
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath
cosmopolitan	adj: having a wide-ranging perspective and interests, embracing diverse cultures, and having the experience of living in or being familiar with many different countries
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
civic	adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it
foil	n: a thin and flexible sheet of metal, such as aluminum, used for wrapping or covering items; a literary device in which a character’s actions or words are used to contrast or highlight the actions or words of another character; (verb) to prevent someone from succeeding in their plans or actions
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
parade	n: a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event
demonstration	n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
architectural	adj: of or relating to the design and construction of buildings and other structures and the features and style of such structures
discotheque	n: a nightclub or restaurant where recorded music is played, and people dance
presumably	adv: believed to be true or likely based on the available evidence, or supposed to be the case without definite proof
assembly	n: a group of people who have been elected, especially one that meets regularly and makes decisions or laws for a specific region or country
unrest	n: a state of agitation or disturbance; lack of calm or peace
meadow	n: a field of grass and wildflowers, especially one used for hay
plaza	n: a public square, marketplace, or similar open area in a town, especially in Spanish-speaking countries
open-ended	adj: without any limits or restrictions; allowing for a spontaneous response
restricted	adj: limited in extent, number, scope, or action, especially by official rules, laws, etc.
inventory	n: a complete list of all the items or goods held in stock by a business or organization; the act of making such a list
bush	n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
introductory	adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
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
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
fence	n: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property
vegetation	n: plants in general, particularly those indigenous to a particular region or spot
script	n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
immersion	n: the act of putting someone or something into a liquid completely; the state of being completely involved in a subject or activity
immense	adj: extremely large or great
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
politic	adj: wise and displaying the ability to make reasonable decisions
liberate	v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
corruptible	adj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral
subvert	v: to undermine, overthrow, or weaken the established order, system, or authority; to bring about fundamental change or revolution from within
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
greedy	adj: having or showing an intense or insatiable desire for wealth, status, power, or food
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
inadvertently	adv: unintentionally; accidentally; without purpose or deliberate intent
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
urbanization	n: the process of population growth and physical expansion of cities, often involving increased migration from rural areas and the development of urban infrastructure and culture
gentrify	v: to renovate, revitalize, or develop a deteriorated, predominantly urban area, often leading to the displacement of low-income or minority residents and the influx of more affluent residents and businesses
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
aftermath	n: the consequences or results of a significant event, particularly a disaster or conflict; a period of time following a significant event
unwitting	adj: without purpose or intent
compel	v: to force or require someone to do something; to exert a strong, irresistible force or pressure that makes someone act in a certain way
epic	n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive
opera	n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken
meditation	n: the act of focusing one’s mind on a particular object or thought; activity to train attention and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
embody	v: to represent or exemplify something; to give tangible form to an abstract idea
nostalgia	n: a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past
irretrievable	adj: not able to be retrieved or recovered; irreparable or irreversible; not able to be rectified or undone
apprehension	n: the act of apprehending or arresting someone; a feeling of anxiety, worry, or uncertainty about something that may happen in the future; understanding or comprehension of something, particularly a complex or abstract concept or idea
alien	n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
cliff	n: a steep rock face, especially one at the edge of the sea or a river
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
ensemble	n: a group of people who perform together, especially in music or theater; a coordinated or matching set of something
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
choir	n: a group of singers, especially one that sings in a church or cathedral
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
solo	adv: without anybody else or anything else; alone
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
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
contemporary	adj: belonging to the same or present time
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
humor	n: the quality of being amusing or funny; the liquid parts of the body
backdrop	n: a painted or photographed scene or setting that is used as a background for a stage, film, or other performance
strife	n: conflict or disagreement, especially between people or groups
swath	n: a strip of land, especially a long, narrow one; a large amount or quantity of something
palpable	adj: able to be felt or touched; easily perceivable or noticeable; tangible
citizenship	n: the status of being a member of a particular country
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
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
retain	v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
opportunistic	adj: making use of a current situation to get power or advantage, especially regardless of planning or principle
counterculture	n: a subculture whose values and norms of behavior differ substantially from those of mainstream society, often in opposition to it
institutional	adj: of, in, or relating to a large important organization, such as a university or bank; organized as or forming part of the standard systems, practices, etc.
ethos	n: the set of beliefs and attitudes that belong to a particular community, nation, ideology, or a person
entity	n: something that exists independently and has its own identity
unpredictable	adj: not capable of being foreseen or calculated; not regular or certain
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
indoor	adj: located, happened, or used inside a building
paradigm	n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model
inertia	n: the quality or state of being inactive, sluggish, or slow to move or act
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
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
telescope	n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
shed	v: to get rid of something as superfluous or unwanted; to cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; (noun) an outbuilding with a single story, mainly used for shelter or storage
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
nest	n: a structure in which animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young
outdo	v: to do better than someone; to surpass
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
horsepower	n: a unit of power used to measure the output of mechanical engines, specifically the amount of work that one horse can do in a set amount of time
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
start-up	n: a newly established company or business
visionary	adj: having or showing exceptional foresight and imagination; not practical or realizable; speculative
hunch	v: to lean forward or arch one’s back in a way that suggests a feeling of suspicion or uncertainty; to have a feeling or presentiment that something is true or likely to happen, without evidence or explicit proof
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
publicly	adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
assert	v: to state something firmly and confidently, often in a way that is intended to convince others that it is true
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
dwindle	v: to gradually decrease in size, amount, or strength; to become smaller
forfeit	v: to lose or give up something as a penalty for wrongdoing; to renounce a right or privilege