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Word	Meaning	Advanced
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
hog	n: a domesticated pig or swine; a selfish or greedy person who keeps or takes more than their fair share of something; (verb) to take or use more than one’s fair share of something, often to the detriment of others
limelight	n: a bright light produced by heating a piece of lime in an oxygen-hydrogen flame; a metaphorical expression meaning to be the center of attention or in the public eye
sufficient	adj: adequate; enough for a particular purpose or requirement
reticent	adj: disposed to be silent or uncommunicative; restrained or reluctant to speak; inclined to keep one’s thoughts or feelings to oneself
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
clip	n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip
precede	v: to happen or go before something or someone in time or space
flock	n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds
downtown	adv: in or towards the central area of a town or city
burial	n: the act or ceremony of placing a dead body in a grave
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
statue	n: a sculpture of a person or animal, typically made of stone or metal, that is intended to represent the subject in a lifelike or symbolic way
liberty	n: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views
stepfather	n: a man who is married to one’s mother but is not one’s biological father
Broadway	n: a famous street in New York City, specifically in the borough of Manhattan, renowned for its theaters and musical productions; the commercial theater district and the theater industry in general
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
frustrate	v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
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
frustration	n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
panorama	n: an unobstructed and wide view of an area or surrounding, typically seen from a high point or distance; a comprehensive or panoramic survey or presentation of a subject or topic
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
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
canyon	n: a large deep valley with very steep sides of rock and usually formed by a river
monument	n: a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a person or event
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
bare	adj: not covered or clothed; lacking embellishment or decoration; mere or basic; undisguised or open; empty or devoid of something
memorial	n: a structure or monument to commemorate a person or event
perimeter	n: the outer boundary of an area or the length of this boundary; the distance around the edge of something
affected	adj: influenced; feeling or showing emotion, especially exaggerated emotion; not natural or sincere
ramp	n: a sloping surface connecting two levels or inclines, typically used for the movement of people, vehicles, or goods
plywood	n: a strong, flexible, and lightweight engineered wood made of thin layers of wood veneer that have been glued together at alternating, perpendicular angles
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
sensual	adj: relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of physical pleasure
segment	n: a part or section of something; a distinct group within a larger whole
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
entertainment	n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
hedonist	n: a person who believes that pleasure and happiness are the most important goals in life
casino	n: a business or establishment that provides gambling services, such as slot machines, table games, or sports betting; a facility or venue that hosts events or entertainment, often featuring dining or recreational amenities
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
transmute	v: to change or convert from one form or substance to another, often in a transformative or profound way
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
devastate	v: to wreck a place or an area or cause significant damage
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
enthusiasm	n: a strong feeling of excitement and interest in a particular subject or cause and an eagerness to become involved in it
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
motivate	v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
speculate	v: to form a theory or conjecture or guess about a subject without solid evidence
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
pontificate	v: to speak or act in a pretentiously authoritative or dogmatic manner; to preach or expound at length on a subject, especially in a pompous or condescending way
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
swat	v: to strike or hit someone or something with a quick, sharp blow, usually with the hand or a flat object; (noun, an acronym that stands for “Special Weapons And Tactics”) specialized groups within police departments that are trained to handle high-risk operations that regular officers are not equipped to deal with
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
participate	v: to take part in something
evacuate	v: to remove people or things from a place of danger or threat; to leave or abandon a place or situation, often due to fear or risk
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
barn	n: a large farm building used for storage of crops or housing livestock
renovate	v: to improve or restore something to a better or more modern condition; to revamp or update something old, outdated, or in disrepair
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
catharsis	n: a release or purging of emotional or psychological tension, often through artistic or creative experiences or expressions
substantial	adj: fairly large in size, value, or importance
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
byzantine	adj: characterized by a complex and often convoluted administrative system or set of rules; intricate and hard to understand
entrenched	adj: established firmly and securely
bureaucracy	n: a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives
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
committee	n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization
circuitous	adj: indirect or roundabout in approach or manner; not straightforward
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
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
predominantly	adv: mainly, mostly, or primarily; having the greatest influence or power in a particular situation or group
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
pier	n: a structure built on posts extending from land out into a body of water used as a landing place for boats or as a recreational area
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
humanize	v: to make something or someone more humane or compassionate; to make something more relatable or understandable to humans
initially	adv: at the beginning; at first
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
dignify	v: to make something worthy of respect or honor; to elevate or give importance to something that may otherwise be considered insignificant
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
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
mediate	v: to try to bring about an agreement or understanding between people who are in conflict
filter	n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light
prominently	adv: in a noticeable or important position, attracting attention or emphasis
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
upgrade	v: to improve the value or usefulness of something such as a machine, computer system, etc., or to replace it with something newer or of a higher standard
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
skip	v: to move along lightly and quickly, making a step from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce; to intentionally fail to do something which would normally do
insane	adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill
tedious	adj: tiresome or boring because of being repetitive, dull, or too long; causing mental or physical fatigue due to its unrelenting nature
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
fairly	adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner
privately	adv: in a private manner; not publicly; secretly
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
tick	n: a light, sharp, repetitive sound or action; a mark indicating that something is correct or has been done; any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis
radar	n: a technology that employs radio waves to locate items that cannot be seen
objection	n: a reason or statement expressing disapproval or dissent
foundation	n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes
contractor	n: a person or company that enters into a contract to provide materials or labor to perform a specific task or service
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
nameless	adj: without a name or unknown; not named or identified
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
scaffold	n: a temporary platform or structure used to support workers and materials during construction or maintenance work
underwrite	v: to assume financial responsibility for something
expense	n: the money, time, or effort incurred or required for something
drawing	n: the act of making a picture with a pencil, pen, or other instruments on paper, cardboard, or other material
spinal	adj: of or relating to the spine (= the long bone in the body’s back)
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
saint	n: a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, virtue, or devotion
amaze	v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration
disbelief	n: the feeling of not being able to believe or accept that something is true or real
heroic	adj: courageous and daring; having or displaying qualities appropriate for legendary figures that is courage and daring
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
withdraw	v: to remove or take back something; to stop participating in something
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
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
imposing	adj: having an appearance that commands respect and admiration; impressive or grand in scale or size
aesthetic	adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
banal	adj: lacking originality, creativity, or freshness; uninteresting or dull due to being overused or overly familiar
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
singular	n: being only one of its kind; unique
categorize	v: to put people or things into groups according to their features, types, etc.
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
procession	n: a group of people or vehicles moving in an orderly, ceremonial manner, often for a religious or official purpose
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
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
flexible	adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
temporary	adj: not lasting or be used for a very long
evanesce	v: to gradually disappear, vanish, or fade away; to become indistinct or unnoticeable over time
merry	adj: cheerful and lively, often with a sense of joyfulness or celebration; characterized by a happy or festive mood
existence	n: the state or fact of someone or something existing
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
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
substantially	adv: to a great extent or degree
overlap	v: to partially cover something by going beyond its edge
notion	n: a general idea or understanding of something, particularly an abstract or complex concept; a belief or opinion, often one that is not based on solid evidence or facts
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
Norman	adj: relating to or characteristic of the Normans, a people who originally came from Normandy, France, and who had a significant impact on the history and culture of Britain and other European countries; the term can also refer to a style of architecture or art that developed during the Norman period
deadline	n: a date or period by which something must be done
reinforce	v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
farewell	n: the act of departing politely; an expression of a wish or well-being at parting
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge
civic	adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
evaluate	v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
inventive	adj: able to come up with novel and unique ideas
broad	adj: very wide; general
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
depress	v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
interrupt	v: to say or do something that causes someone to stop in their speech or action
inappropriate	adj: not suitable or proper for a particular occasion, purpose, or person
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
plaza	n: a public square, marketplace, or similar open area in a town, especially in Spanish-speaking countries
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
grid	n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
dissimilar	adj: not alike or having little in common
collide	v: to hit something violently when moving
proposal	n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
outrage	n: an intense feeling of anger or indignation in response to something that is perceived as unfair, unjust, or offensive; a public display of anger or protest against such injustices
adjacent	adj: next to, close to, or adjoining something
inviting	adj: having an attractive or tempting quality that draws people in; encouraging or alluring in a way that makes people want to take part or participate
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
monolithic	adj: characterized by massiveness, rigidity, and uniformity
multiplicity	n: a large number or variety of something; the quality or state of being multiple or manifold
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
tricky	adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with
graffiti	n: writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
ad-hoc	adj: created or done for a particular purpose or situation, without any prior planning or forethought; made on a temporary or as-needed basis
spontaneous	adj: happening or being done naturally, often unexpected way, without being made to happen
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
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
scar	n: a mark that remains on the skin after a wound has healed
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
virtually	adv: almost completely
instantaneous	adj: occurring or happening immediately or without delay; taking place in an instant or moment
erect	v: to construct or build something; to cause to rise; (adjective) upright or vertical
magnitude	n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something
accomplished	adj: having completed a task or achieved a goal successfully; skilled or proficient at something
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion