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Word	Meaning	Advanced
suburb	n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods
unintended	adj: not planned or meant
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
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
retrofit	v: to put a new component or accessory into a machine that did not initially have it when manufactured
mall	n: a large, enclosed shopping center that typically contains many stores, restaurants, and other businesses
inhabit	v: to live in a specific location; to reside
reconstruct	v: to build or form something again that has been damaged or destroyed
wetland	adj: land that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, such as swamps, marshes, and bogs
retail	n: the sale of goods or services to consumers, especially in small quantities, either directly to the end customer or through retail outlets
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
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
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
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
redirect	v: to change the direction or course of something; to send in a different direction
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
boost	v: to improve, raise, or increase something
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
dweller	n: a person or animal that lives in a particular place or region; an inhabitant of a specific location
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
footprint	n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface
suburbanite	n: a person who lives in a suburban area, which is often a residential area near a larger city or urban center
detached	adj: no longer connected or joined; showing lack of emotional involvement
exterior	adj: situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of something
leak	v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
urbanize	v: to make an area more urban in character or nature, often through the development and expansion of cities or towns
dependence	n: the state or condition of relying or depending on someone or something else; a relationship in which one person or thing is influenced, controlled, or supported by another
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
efficiency	n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
increasingly	adv: more and more
sedentary	adj: characterized by or involving a lot of sitting or little physical activity; inactive or lacking in exercise or movement
alarming	adj: causing concern or apprehension; causing a feeling of danger, harm, or emergency; unsettling or disturbing
obesity	n: the condition of being significantly overweight, typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater.
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
diabetes	n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood
escalate	v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
expansion	n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
qualify	v: to reach the standard or fulfill the requirement of ability or knowledge needed to do a particular job or receive a particular benefit or privilege
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
fig	n: a sweet and soft edible fruit with many seeds or a tree on which these grow
buck	n: a male deer; a unit of currency, especially the US dollar; a sudden jolt or movement; a young man; (verb) to resist or oppose something, such as an authority, trend, or convention
gallon	n: a unit for measuring volume, in the US, it is equal to about 3.79 liters, and in the UK, Canada, and other countries, it is equal to about 4.55 liters
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
leafy	adj: covered with or having many leaves; of or relating to plants that produce many leaves, especially those that are broad and flat
privacy	n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people
soulless	adj: having no attractive or exciting character that makes people happy; lacking sensitivity or the capacity for deep feeling
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
demographic	n: a statistic characterizing that describes people or groups of people based on their age, sex, income, etc.
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
dominance	n: the state or quality of being the most powerful or influential person or group
retiring	adj: withdrawing from a position or activity, or becoming more secluded or reserved
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
rear	adj: at, toward, or near the back part of something; (verb) to look after a child until it is an adult
demography	n: the study of the statistics of human populations, such as size, growth, density, distribution, and vital statistics
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
sheer	adj: complete or total, often used to emphasize the extreme or uncompromising nature of something; not mixed with anything else; transparent or nearly transparent
underperform	v: to perform less successfully or effectively than expected, needed, or desired; to fail to meet one’s own or others’ expectations or standards
asphalt	n: a black, sticky substance that is used to surface roads, roofs, and other structures made from a mixture of sand, gravel, and a petroleum-based material called bitumen
indie	adj: (short for independent) relating to a style or genre of music, film, or literature that is produced without the backing or support of a major commercial company, often associated with a DIY (do-it-yourself) ethos or subculture
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
postwar	adj: relating to the period following a war, particularly World War II; characterized by the rebuilding and recovery of countries and societies
downtown	adv: in or towards the central area of a town or city
leapfrog	n: a children’s game in which players take turns jumping over each other’s stooped backs
sprawl	v: to sit, lie, or fall with one’s arms and legs spread out
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
deck	n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure
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
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
troupe	n: a group of actors, dancers, or performers who work together as a team, typically in a theatrical or musical production
revenue	n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
nurse	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
grocery	n: a shop that sells food and other household items
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
adaptive	adj: capable of adjusting to new situations or changing conditions
reuse	v: to use something again or more than once
swale	n: a shallow depression or low-lying area of land, often found in a landscape with gentle slopes, which may serve to collect water or direct its flow, and they can also be used as a landscaping technique for stormwater management
runoff	n: the occurrence of surplus liquid such as water that exceeds the limit or capacity; another competition, election, race, etc., following a tie or inconclusive outcome
phoenix	n: a mythical bird that is said to live for several hundred years before dying in flames and then rising again from its ashes; a symbol of rebirth, regeneration, or immortality
gourmet	adj: relating to high-quality food, especially that which is prepared with great skill and care; referring to someone who has refined or discerning taste in food
underestimate	v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is
destination	n: the place to which someone or something is going or being sent; the ultimate purpose or goal of a journey or action
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
proclaim	v: to announce or state something publicly and forcefully
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
sociologist	n: a person who studies the institutions and development of human society
hunger	n: a strong desire or craving for something; a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food; a chronic condition of insufficient food intake and malnutrition
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
scrape	v: to draw something along a rough or hard surface, typically to remove dirt or other matter
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
density	n: the quality of compactness of a substance
compact	adj: closely and firmly united or packed together, using very little space; smaller than is usual
increment	n: a regular increase in the amount of something, such as money; a process of becoming larger, longer, or more important
commons	n: the House of Commons, which is one of the two houses of Parliament; a piece of land or an area set aside for public use, often used for recreation or grazing livestock; a shared or public resource
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
approve	v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
residential	adj: relating to, suitable for, or used for living in
infill	v: to fill in or complete a space, usually by adding material to fill gaps or voids; (noun) the act of filling in or adding material to a space or gap, often used in construction or architecture to describe the process of filling in open spaces in a building or development
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
transit	n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
insert	v: to put something inside something else
apartment	n: a self-contained living unit within a larger building or complex, typically consisting of one or more rooms or an open space used for living, cooking, and sleeping
condo	n: a type of housing where each unit is individually owned, while common areas are jointly owned and managed
subdivision	n: a smaller part of something that is divided into such parts
buffer	n: a device, material, or person that reduces the impact or effect of an external force or provides protection against harm or damage
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
funk	n: a feeling of sadness or depression; a low or unenergetic mood; a type of music that combines jazz, soul, and R and B
attractive	adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
array	n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive
turbine	n: a machine that rotates to generate power from fluids such as water or gas
acre	n: a unit of land area in the US Customary System and the British Imperial System, equal to 4,840 square yards (= 4,047 square meters)
heyday	n: a period of success or popularity; the peak or prime of something
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
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
multistory	adj: referring to a building or structure that has multiple floors or levels; characterized or designed for multiple stories or levels
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
build-out	n: the process of constructing, expanding, or renovating a physical structure, such as a building or infrastructure for utilities
connectivity	n: the state or quality of being connected or interconnected; the ability of devices, systems, or networks to communicate with and exchange information with each other
prompt	v: to make someone decide to or try to do something, or to make something happen
bulldoze	v: to level or clear an area of land using a bulldozer (= a large, heavy vehicle with a blade on the front); to use force or the threat of force to make them do something or to get them to move out of the way
plow	n: a farming implement used for breaking up and turning over the soil, especially before planting; (verb) to turn over and break up the soil in preparation for planting crops
systemic	adj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society
corridor	n: a hallway or passageway, especially one connecting rooms or areas within a building or structure
boulevard	n: a wide street or avenue, often lined with trees and featuring multiple lanes of traffic, sidewalks, and sometimes a central median or promenade
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
undesirable	adj: not wanted or looked upon favorably; unwanted or unpleasant in nature, character, or appearance
dignify	v: to make something worthy of respect or honor; to elevate or give importance to something that may otherwise be considered insignificant
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
densify	v: to make something denser or more compact; to increase the concentration, intensity, or density of something; to bring things closer together
flint	n: a hard, gray stone that can produce sparks when struck with steel used historically to start fires; a type of microcrystalline quartz used for making tools, weapons, and jewelry
burgeon	v: to grow or develop rapidly, especially in a healthy or vigorous way
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
restore	v: to repair or return something or someone to a previous good state or position
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
lakeside	n: (also “lakeshore” or “lakefront”) the edge or shore of a lake; an area adjacent to a lake
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
adjacent	adj: next to, close to, or adjoining something
wavy	adj: characterized by a series of curves, undulations, or bends that create a rippled or serpentine appearance; not straight or flat
creek	n: a small, narrow stream or waterway; a narrow, winding passage between cliffs or hills
daylight	n: the natural light produced by the sun during the day, especially in contrast to artificial light or darkness
culvert	n: a tunnel or pipe that carries water or drains under a road or embankment
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause
habitat	n: the type of natural environment in which an organism or group usually lives or occurs
metropolitan	adj: of or relating to a large city or a city that is considered to be the cultural or economic center of a region or country
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
rail	n: a long, thin piece of metal or wood that is used to make fences or as a support for something; (verb) to complain bitterly
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
viable	adj: capable of being done as intended; able to succeed
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
improve	v: to make or become better
architectural	adj: of or relating to the design and construction of buildings and other structures and the features and style of such structures
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
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
accuse	v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing
faux	adj: not genuine; fake, or artificial; made to resemble something that it is not
instant	adj: happening immediately, with no delay
phony	adj: not genuine; counterfeit; insincere; pretentious
hybrid	adj: composed of different elements or mixed characters
ratio	n: the relative size or amount of one thing to another, typically expressed in the form of a fraction or decimal
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
wince	v: to make a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement due to pain, distress, or embarrassment; (noun) a facial expression or bodily gesture of pain, discomfort, or embarrassment in response to an unpleasant or unwelcome stimulus
layout	n: the way in which the parts of something are arranged or set out
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
adolescent	n: a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
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