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Word	Meaning	Advanced
immerse	v: to become fully involved in a particular activity; to dip or submerge in a liquid, especially so that they or it are entirely covered
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
entropy	n: a scientific concept that is most commonly associated with a state of disorder, randomness, or uncertainty
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
overestimate	v: to estimate something to be greater in amount or importance than it really is
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
persuade	v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion
civilization	n: a complex and highly organized society that has developed over time and has a dominant culture, including features such as language, religion, government, technology, and social customs
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
automobile	n: a road vehicle that has four wheels and is powered by an engine, used for transporting people or goods
slum	n: a heavily populated urban area characterized by poor, run-down housing and infrastructure, often associated with poverty and social neglect
suburb	n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods
sprawl	v: to sit, lie, or fall with one’s arms and legs spread out
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
allocate	v: to give or distribute something, such as resources or duties, to someone or something for a particular purpose
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
externality	n: a cost or benefit that affects a third party who did not choose to incur that cost or benefit
cluster	n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
outstanding	adj: superior to others in excellence; not yet paid, completed, etc.
salient	adj: most noticeable or important; striking
meaningful	adj: having meaning, function, or purpose; serious, significant, or worthwhile
entirely	adv: completely
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
vocabulary	n: the words used by a language, group, or individual; the knowledge and understanding of words and their meanings that a person possesses
grammar	n: the set of structural constraints on speakers’ or writers’ composition of clauses, phrases, and words
syntax	n: the grammatical order or rule of words in a sentence
rhythm	n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge
dwelling	n: a house or place that someone is living in
civic	adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it
manifestation	n: a visible or tangible form of something, especially a particular sign of a disease or condition
degrade	v: to make something worse, especially in quality; to show or treat someone in a way that makes them seem no value and do not have the respect or reasonable opinion of others
automatically	adv: without needing a direct human control
enactment	n: the act of giving legal effect to a piece of legislation by passing it into law
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
cathedral	n: the main Christian church of a bishop’s diocese, which is often the largest and most important church in the area
plaza	n: a public square, marketplace, or similar open area in a town, especially in Spanish-speaking countries
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
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
garbage	n: waste material, especially food waste and kitchen refuse
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
consequently	adv: as a result or outcome of something
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
glimpse	n: a brief or partial view; the act of seeing something or someone for a very short time or only partly
dwell	v: to live or reside in a particular place; to think, speak, or write at length on a particular subject; to linger or remain as if unwilling to leave
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.
catastrophe	n: a sudden event that causes extreme ruin and misfortune
deprive	v: to take away something from someone
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
asteroid	n: (also “planetoid”) a small rocky body orbiting the sun, typically in the region between Mars and Jupiter
belt	v: to sing loudly and forcefully; to hit someone or something hard; (noun) a strip of leather or other material worn to tie or buckle something around the body
architectural	adj: of or relating to the design and construction of buildings and other structures and the features and style of such structures
accomplished	adj: having completed a task or achieved a goal successfully; skilled or proficient at something
apron	n: a protective garment covering the front part of the body and tied at the waist, worn while cooking, working, or performing other activities
curvature	n: the degree to which a line or surface deviates from being straight or flat; a measure of the amount of bending of a curve
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
spill	v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident
sand	n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
curb	v: to restrain, limit, or control something; to reduce or put a stop to something undesirable; (noun) the raised edge or barrier along the edge of a street, road, or sidewalk
chuck	v: to throw something carelessly or casually; to get rid of something or someone
emphatically	adv: forcefully or assertively; expressing something with emphasis or conviction
outdo	v: to do better than someone; to surpass
terribly	adv: very badly; to a great extent or very much
permeable	adj: capable of being penetrated, passed through, or absorbed; allowing liquids, gases, or other substances to pass through a surface or material, often with ease
membrane	n: a soft, thin layer that forms animal or vegetable tissue
fancy	v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy
bistro	n: a small, informal restaurant or café, typically serving simple, home-style meals or light refreshments
destination	n: the place to which someone or something is going or being sent; the ultimate purpose or goal of a journey or action
waitress	n: a woman who serves food and drinks in a restaurant or cafe
activate	v: make something start working, more active or dynamic
voluntary	adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced
craft	n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
festival	n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works
pleasurable	adj: giving satisfaction or pleasure; enjoyable
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
significance	n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
harry	v: to persistently harass, badger, or bother someone or something; to persistently attack or pursue an opposing force or target
dismal	adj: depressing or dreary; causing or showing unhappiness or despair
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
committee	n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
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
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
mosaic	n: a pattern or image made of small regular or irregular pieces of colored stone, glass, or ceramic, or the activity or method of making these
portrait	n: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face
despot	n: a ruler with absolute power, especially one who abuses that power.
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
termite	n: a small, pale social insect that feeds on wood and can cause significant damage to wooden structures and furniture
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
indignation	n: strong anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
jack	n: a mechanical device used for lifting or supporting heavy objects
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
hire	v: to give somebody a job
deadline	n: a date or period by which something must be done
boardroom	n: a room where the board of directors of a company or organization meets
drawing	n: the act of making a picture with a pencil, pen, or other instruments on paper, cardboard, or other material
render	v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc.
casket	n: a rectangular container, often made of wood or metal, in which a dead body is placed for burial or cremation
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
burglar	n: a person who unlawfully enters a building or other property to steal or commit another crime
downtown	adv: in or towards the central area of a town or city
fairly	adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
upstairs	adv: on or to an upper or highest floor of a building
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
provision	n: the act of providing or supplying something; a clause in a document or law that specifies a particular requirement or condition
intersection	n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
blank	adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
compose	v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it
assemble	v: to collect in one place as a single group
retail	n: the sale of goods or services to consumers, especially in small quantities, either directly to the end customer or through retail outlets
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
sporty	adj: having a stylish, athletic, or active appearance or character
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
theoretical	adj: relating to the concepts and principles upon which a particular topic is founded, rather than practice and experience
pedestrian	n: a person who is in the street, especially in an area where vehicles go
handicap	n: a physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses, or activities
ramp	n: a sloping surface connecting two levels or inclines, typically used for the movement of people, vehicles, or goods
band-aid	n: a small strip or patch of adhesive material, with a sterile gauze pad in the center, used to cover a minor wound or injury and help promote healing
remedy	n: a successful way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation or curing an illness
mutilate	v: to cause severe damage, disfigurement, or injury, usually to a person or an animal; to destroy, alter, or damage something severely or irreparably
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
spatial	adj: of or relating space and the position, area, and size of things
denote	v: to indicate or represent something; to serve as a symbol or sign of something; to express or designate a meaning or concept
carriage	n: a wheeled vehicle used for transportation, typically pulled by horses or an engine; a part of a train that carries passengers; the act or process of transporting or conveying someone or something
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
sunlight	n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun
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
ceiling	n: a room’s top interior surface
vaulted	adj: having an arched or curved ceiling or roof; constructed or designed in the shape of a vault; characterized by an impressive or grandiose style
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
woods	n: a dense area of trees and shrubs, typically forming a forest or woodland; a place of natural beauty and tranquility; a golf club used for hitting long shots, also known as a driver
fiasco	n: a complete failure or debacle, often resulting from poor planning, execution, or unforeseen circumstances
distinction	n: a difference or contrast between similar things or people
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
moth	n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light
steppe	n: a vast, wide, and usually treeless plain, typically found in semi-arid or arid regions, characterized by fertile soil and grassy vegetation, often used for grazing livestock; an expansive and open grassland ecosystem found in Eurasia and North America
bark	n: the hard outer layer of a tree; a sound made by dogs or some other animals
mulch	n: a protective covering, often made of organic materials such as wood chips, straw, or leaves, applied to the soil around plants to suppress weed growth, retain moisture, and provide insulation
inhabit	v: to live in a specific location; to reside
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
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
aversion	n: a strong dislike or reluctance towards something or someone; a feeling of extreme distaste or aversion towards something or someone unpleasant
antidote	n: a chemical substance or remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison or disease
railroad	n: metal tracks laid with rails on which trains run; a system of tracks with the trains operated by an organization
villa	n: a large, luxurious country house in ancient Rome or a modern version of such a house
amenity	n: a feature or aspect that adds comfort, convenience, or enjoyment to a place or situation; a pleasant or desirable quality or attribute; to features or services in a building, neighborhood, or public space
countryside	n: rural areas or regions outside of cities and urban centers often characterized by open fields, farmland, forests, and countryside scenery
convenience	n: the state of being suitable or opportune
mutation	n: the way in which genes of a person, plant, animal, or other organism change and produce permanent differences
insidious	adj: tending to entrap or beguile unawares; working or spreading in a hidden and usually harmful way
articulate	v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
agony	n: extreme physical or mental pain or suffering, often prolonged or intense
ridicule	n: speech or behavior that makes fun of or mocks someone or something; teasing, sarcasm, or scornful remarks that are intended to belittle or humiliate; (verb) to mock, criticize, or make fun of someone or something in a scornful or derisive way
promising	adj: having the potential to be successful, helpful, or beneficial; showing signs of future success or achievement
cabin	n: a small, simple dwelling or shelter, typically made of wood and located in a remote or rural area; an enclosed compartment or area within a larger structure, such as an aircraft or ship, where passengers or crew members can sit or sleep
facade	n: the face or front of a building, especially a large one; superficial or false appearance intended to conceal something unpleasant
porch	n: a covered entrance to a building, typically one leading to the front door and extending outwards
broadcast	v: to send out a program or some information on radio or television
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
habitat	n: the type of natural environment in which an organism or group usually lives or occurs
induce	v: to persuade someone to do something; to cause to act in a specific manner
immense	adj: extremely large or great
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
medication	n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
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
inmate	n: a person who is confined to an institution such as a prison, hospital, or mental health facility
snatch	v: to take or grab something suddenly or quickly
motor	n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work
liver	n: a large organ in the body, involved in many metabolic processes, such as detoxification of the organism, and the synthesis of proteins
epoch	n: a particular period of time, usually marked by significant events or developments; a division of geologic time
characterize	v: to describe the distinctive nature or features of someone or something; to be a distinguishing feature of
era	n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
hydrogen	n: the chemical element that is the lightest gas is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and combines with oxygen to form water
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
rescale	v: to alter the scale or size of something, typically by making it larger or smaller; to adjust, calibrate, or standardize something to a new or different level or value
virtually	adv: almost completely
ashamed	adj: feeling guilt, embarrassment, or remorse about something because of something you have done
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
urbanist	n: a person who studies or is an expert in the design, planning, and development of urban areas, especially in improving the quality of life for the people who live and work there
excavate	v: to dig or remove earth, rocks, or other materials from the ground or a site, often to uncover or discover something
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
reconstruct	v: to build or form something again that has been damaged or destroyed
methodology	n: a set of ways or principles of doing, teaching, or studying something
integral	adj: necessary to make a whole complete; essential, or fundamental; combining with something else to form a whole; (noun, of mathematics) a fundamental concept in calculus that represents the area under a curve between two points on a graph
organism	n: a tiny living thing
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
residence	n: the fact or condition of living in a particular place; a home
governance	n: the act or process of governing or managing a political, social, or economic entity; the systems or principles that guide such processes
courtyard	n: an open space surrounded by buildings or walls, often in the center of a building or group of buildings
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
retro	adj: imitative of styles or trends from earlier times, especially from the mid-20th century; referring to the past; characterized by a nostalgic or vintage quality
catastrophic	adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction
mall	n: a large, enclosed shopping center that typically contains many stores, restaurants, and other businesses
salvage	n: the act of saving or rescuing something from potential loss or destruction; the property or items that are saved or rescued in this way; (verb) to save, recover, or rescue something from a dangerous, damaged, or deteriorating situation
imposing	adj: having an appearance that commands respect and admiration; impressive or grand in scale or size
increment	n: a regular increase in the amount of something, such as money; a process of becoming larger, longer, or more important
vivify	v: to bring to life; to make something more lively, vibrant, or animated
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
diminish	v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc.
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
sleepwalk	v: to walk about or perform other physical activities while asleep or in a sleep-like state; to engage in automatic behavior while asleep
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
locally	adv: in or to a specific or limited area or region; focused or restricted to a particular locality or community
vocation	n: a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation; a person’s employment or main occupation, seen as worthy of dedication and commitment; a calling or strong inclination toward a particular way of life
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
disturb	v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc.
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
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
obligation	n: the state of being morally or legally bound to do or pay something
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
clueless	adj: lacking knowledge, understanding, or awareness about a particular subject or situation