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Word	Meaning	Advanced
theme	n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
discourse	n: any form of communication in speech or writing
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
architectural	adj: of or relating to the design and construction of buildings and other structures and the features and style of such structures
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
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
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
mystical	adj: relating to or characterized by spiritual powers; beyond ordinary understanding
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
profession	n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
specialized	adj: possessing or relating to specific knowledge or skills that are unique to a particular field or task; designed or intended for a particular purpose or function
pervasive	adj: spreading or existing throughout every part of a thing or place
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack; (verb) to protect or shield from harm or adversity, particularly relating to environmental conditions or danger
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
predominance	n: the state or condition of being dominant, prevalent, or more powerful or influential than others; the act or process of being in control or having authority or superiority over something or someone
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
advancement	n: the development, improvement, or progress of something
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
commodify	v: to turn something into an object of trade or commerce, particularly a good or service that was previously seen as having value beyond its market value
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
laptop	n: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
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
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
convey	v: to express ideas, feelings, etc. so that it is known or understood by other people; to carry something from one place to another
accustomed	adj: familiar with; used to; in the habit of; having become habituated to something, often a behavior or situation
primarily	adv: mainly
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
commodity	n: a product or a raw material that can be traded, bought, or sold
aesthetic	adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty
sensory	adj: of or relating to the physical senses
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
programmatic	adj: relating to or characterized by a systematic plan or program, especially one implemented using computers or other methods
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
monument	n: a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a person or event
sensation	n: a feeling associated with stimulation of a sense organ or with a specific body condition; a general feeling of interest and excitement
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
buzzword	n: a word or phrase that is fashionable or popular within a particular industry, field, or culture, often used to convey a sense of innovation or sophistication
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
triangulation	n: the process of determining the location or position of something, such as an object, place, or point, by measuring the angles or distances between multiple reference points or landmarks
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
meltdown	n: a severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and radiation escaping; a situation in which something fails or weakens suddenly or dramatically
tide	n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
equilibrium	n: a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced
paradigm	n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
infiltrate	v: to enter or penetrate a group, organization, or place covertly or secretly, usually with a specific purpose or goal in mind; to spread or diffuse through something gradually or subtly
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
cipher	n: a secret or disguised way of writing or encoding a message, often using a code or key to decipher it; a person or thing of no value or importance, often used derogatorily to describe someone who lacks personality or individuality
confluence	n: the point at which two or more streams or rivers come together; a gathering of people or things at a particular location or moment
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
cluster	n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit
conglomerate	n: a large corporation or organization made up of many smaller companies or divisions; (verb) to gather or combine various things or entities together, typically to form a larger and more diverse whole
conurbation	n: a large urban area formed by the merging of several cities or towns, typically with a high population density and interconnected infrastructure
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
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)
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
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
dynamics	n: the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of bodies under the action of forces, including the particular case in which a body remains at rest; forces that produce or stimulate movement, growth, or change
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
element	n: a fundamental or essential part of something
unravel	v: undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads by separating it
conceive	v: to have or develop an idea, a plan, etc. in mind; to become pregnant
collective	adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people
civitas	n: a community or society, particularly in political and social contexts
axiom	n: a statement or principle that is regarded as being self-evidently true and does not require proof or justification; a fundamental truth upon which other truths or theories are based
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
colonial	adj: of or relating to a colony (= a territory that is controlled by a more powerful country); to the period of time during which a country or region was a colony
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
ordinance	n: a law or regulation enacted by a local government or governing authority; typically used about laws that concern public health, safety, or morals
predicate	n: a statement or assertion about something, especially a statement in logic or grammar; (verb) to base or found on a particular fact or assumption
formulate	v: to create or develop a plan, system, theory, or formula; to express an idea or concept in a clear, precise manner
gesture	n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning
requirement	n: something that is needed or wanted
colony	n: a country or an area that is governed by a more powerful country that is often far away
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
macro	n: (computing) a set of instructions that automate a frequently used series of keystrokes or mouse actions; (photography) a lens that allows you to take close-up photographs; (economics) a large-scale economic policy or system
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
excess	n: an amount or quantity beyond what is acceptable, expected, or reasonable
arrangement	n: a plan or preparation for the future event; the action or process of placing things in a particular order
matrix	n: a rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions, arranged in rows and columns and often enclosed in brackets; an enclosure within which something originates or develops
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
undergo	v: to go through something unpleasant or that involves a change
downtown	adv: in or towards the central area of a town or city
comprise	v: to include or consist of something; the act of making up or forming something
constitute	v: to be the essential or fundamental elements or parts of something; to establish, appoint, or assign someone to a particular office or position; to make up or compose something
megalopolis	n: a very large, densely populated urban area that is made up of several cities or metropolitan regions that have grown together over time
sprawl	v: to sit, lie, or fall with one’s arms and legs spread out
comprehend	v: to understand the nature or meaning of something fully
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
congest	v: to make something blocked or crowded so as to hinder or prevent freedom of movement or flow of liquid
segregation	n: the act or process of separating or isolating people, things, or groups based on race, gender, religion, social class, or other characteristics; a political or social system that enforces such separation or isolation
polarization	n: the division or separation of something into two opposing or contrasting groups or factions; the condition of being polarized or having poles
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
insurmountable	adj: impossible to overcome or conquer; too difficult or daunting to overcome
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
willingness	n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something
willful	adj: deliberate or intentional; done on purpose; characterized by stubborn determination or self-will
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
commensurate	adj: corresponding in size, extent, or degree; in proper proportion or relation to something else; appropriately or fairly measured or balanced about something
predominate	v: to be the most powerful, important, or frequent; to be more common or prevalent than others
typology	n: the study or classification of types or patterns, particularly in terms of objects, concepts, or characteristics; a system or method of categorizing or organizing things into specific types or groups based on shared traits or attributes
high-rise	adj: describing a tall building or structure that has many floors or levels above the ground, often used to describe residential or commercial buildings in urban areas with multiple stories
magnificent	adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
emblem	n: a design or symbol that represents a quality or idea
modernity	n: the quality or condition of being modern; the state or era of being up-to-date in technology, science, and culture
mall	n: a large, enclosed shopping center that typically contains many stores, restaurants, and other businesses
predominant	adj: having control, authority, or influence that is greater than that of others; prevailing or vastly more abundant than others of the same kind
prevalent	adj: existing very commonly in a particular area or in a specific time
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
retail	n: the sale of goods or services to consumers, especially in small quantities, either directly to the end customer or through retail outlets
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
suburb	n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
equation	n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
favored	adj: preferred or supported over anyone or anything else
significance	n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy
diminish	v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc.
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
undermine	v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually
integrity	n: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided
accommodate	v: to provide someone with a place to live or to be stored in; to make fit for or to change to suit a new purpose
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
high-end	adj: of the highest quality or luxury, often used to describe expensive or exclusive products or services
qualified	adj: officially recognized as having completed a training course or passed the exams that are necessary to perform a particular job
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
qualification	n: an official record of an exam showing that you have completed
concerned	adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
premium	n: an amount of money paid periodically; the price or cost of something, especially when it is considered to be of high quality or value; (adjective) having or reflecting superior quality or value
periphery	n: the outer edge or margin of something, especially a geographical area or a group of people
disposable	adj: designed to be used once and then thrown away
sector	n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity
equitable	adj: fair and impartial; treating everyone fairly
undue	adj: excessive, unwarranted, or improper; not justified by the circumstances; beyond what is appropriate or reasonable
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
proliferate	v: to grow or increase rapidly in number; to reproduce or spread rapidly, especially in an uncontrolled manner
expense	n: the money, time, or effort incurred or required for something
beneficial	adj: helpful, useful, or sound; promoting or enhancing well-being
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
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
dissipate	v: to disperse or scatter widely
disaggregate	v: to separate something into its parts or smaller units, often for analysis or examination
polarize	v: to cause or become divided into two contrasting or opposite groups, opinions, or positions; to create or intensify a sharp division or conflict
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
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
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
shunt	v: to redirect or transfer something, often a flow of liquid or gas, to an alternative path or conduit; to move someone or something aside or out of the way; (noun) a device used to divert or redirect the flow of something, usually electrical current or fluid
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
participate	v: to take part in something
actively	adv: in a way that involves taking action or participating actively; with energy and determination
capitalize	v: to write a whole letter or the first letter of the alphabet as a capital; to provide a company, etc. with the money; to take the chance to gain advantage from something
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
initiative	n: the ability to act or make decisions independently and with confidence; a plan or action proposed or taken to address a problem or need
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
facilitate	v: to make something easier or more likely to happen
aggregate	n: a collection or sum of different things often used to describe a total or combination of items
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
mayor	n: an elected official who presides over a city or town government
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
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
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
trifling	adj: of little importance or value; insignificant
contest	n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
inhibit	v: to prevent something, such as an action, process, etc., from happening or make it less likely to happen than normal
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
stigma	n: a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
bleak	adj: unlikely to be favorable; unpleasantly cold and damp; offering little or no hope
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
unwelcome	adj: not wanted, not invited, or not appreciated; causing annoyance or displeasure
zoom	v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
accommodation	n: a place to live, work, or stay, particularly for a temporary or short-term period; adjustment or adaptation to meet various needs or circumstances
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
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
civic	adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it
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
uplift	n: the process of raising land to a higher elevation, or the result of this process; (verb) fill with high spirits
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
waterfront	n: the area of land along the edge of a body of water, such as a lake, river, or ocean
neglect	v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector
mandate	n: an official or authoritative instruction or command; a commission or authority to carry out a particular task
measured	adj: done with careful consideration or calculated precision; controlled or regulated in manner or speech; deliberate and thoughtful
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
immeasurable	adj: too great to be measured or calculated; vast or incalculable in extent or degree; impossible to quantify or express in numerical terms
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something