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Word	Meaning	Advanced
drawing	n: the act of making a picture with a pencil, pen, or other instruments on paper, cardboard, or other material
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
smug	adj: excessively pleased with oneself; self-righteously complacent
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
amuse	v: to entertain or divert the mind; to make someone laugh
panel	n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something
laptop	n: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
extension	n: a thing that is added to something to make it longer, larger, or wider; an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students; an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
invitation	n: a spoken or written request to participate or be present or take part in something
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
reminder	n: something that serves to jog or refresh one’s memory; a prompt or message that helps to recall or remember something
projector	n: a device that projects or casts an image onto a surface, often used for presentations, film screenings, or displaying visual content, typically involves using light and lenses to create an enlarged image
carousel	n: a rotating platform, often used for amusement or entertainment, adorned with horses or other animals or vehicles for people to ride; a slideshow or display of images or information that cycles or repeats
alternate	adj: occurring or existing one after the other regularly
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
latter	adj: situated nearer to the end of something than the beginning; recent
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
sketch	n: a simple, quickly-made picture that does not have many details; a short descriptive summary of 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
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
winding	adj: characterized by twists, turns, or curves; not straight or direct; following a route that is not linear or straightforward
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
drench	v: to completely soak or saturate with liquid, typically with the intent of making something thoroughly wet
piazza	n: an open public square or marketplace in an Italian town, often surrounded by buildings and often used as a gathering place
humanly	adv: in a way that is characteristic of or relating to human beings; in a way that is possible for humans to achieve or accomplish
organically	adv: in a way that is related to or in accordance with the principles or practices of organic farming or living; naturally; without the use of synthetic or artificial substances
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
juxtaposition	n: the act or an instance of placing two or more things close to one another, often to highlight a contrast or comparison between them
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
conventional	adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc.
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
efficiency	n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
atlas	n: a book of maps or charts; a figure in Greek mythology who bore the weight of the world on his shoulders
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
exhaust	n: the system in a vehicle that removes waste gases from the engine; (verb) to make someone completely tired
scoot	v: to move or glide along quickly and smoothly on a surface, especially on a scooter or similar device
zip	n: a fastener made of interlocking teeth or ridges that is used to join two edges or pieces of fabric; a sound or motion that resembles the sound made by a zipper when it is pulled; (of a computer) a popular file compression and archiving format; (short for Zone Improvement Plan) a system of postal codes used in the United States to help facilitate mail delivery more efficiently
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
fountain	n: a structure usually consisting of a basin and a jet of water that is sprayed into the air, often used for decoration or as a source of drinking water
illustration	n: a picture or diagram in a book, magazine, or newspaper that is used to explain or decorate the text; the act or process of explaining something
upside	n: the positive aspect or potential of something; the upper side of something
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
bounce	v: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back
presentation	n: the act of formally introducing or displaying something to others; the manner in which something is presented or given visually, verbally, or otherwise
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
packaging	n: the process, materials, or container used to wrap or contain a product for distribution, storage, or sale; the design or appearance of a product’s packaging
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
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
overview	n: a general description or summary of a subject
dirigible	n: a type of airship or blimp that is capable of being steered and propelled through the air; a lighter-than-air craft that can be controlled and maneuvered
snapshot	n: an informal photograph, especially one taken quickly
motor	n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work
whatnot	n: unspecified or unimportant objects, things, or details; miscellaneous items or things; a small, open shelving unit or stand used for displaying various objects or curios
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
juxtapose	v: to place two or more things side by side, often to compare or contrast them or to create an effect of surprise or incongruity
ruling	n: a decision, judgment, or decree made by a judge, court, or other authority; a set of guiding principles or regulations that dictate behavior or procedures; (adjective) dominant or authoritative in a particular situation
pantheon	n: a temple dedicated to all the gods or goddesses of a particular religion or mythology; a group of something or someone that is remarkably respected, famous, or important
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open
assemble	v: to collect in one place as a single group
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
sniff	v: to inhale audibly through the nose, often to detect or identify a smell; to draw in air through the nostrils with a quick, audible intake of breath
balloon	n: a small bag made of thin rubber or other light material that can be inflated with air or gas, used as a toy or as a decoration; (verb) to become inflated
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
aerial	n: a type of acrobatics or gymnastics performed while suspended from hanging fabric or rings; a pass or shot in sports (particularly in soccer or volleyball) that is made while the player is in the air
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
column	n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument
diameter	n: the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
spiral	n: a curve that coils around a central point and gets progressively farther away from it as it goes around
nudge	v: to push someone or something gently, especially with your elbow, to attract the person’s attention; (noun) a small push or prod to encourage a desired action or behavior
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
saint	n: a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, virtue, or devotion
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
symmetry	n: balance or proportion in design or structure, with elements arranged evenly on either side of an axis
spectacular	adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
oculist	n: a medical professional who specializes in the treatment of diseases and disorders of the eye; an ophthalmologist or an optometrist
anchor	n: a device, typically made of metal, that is used to moor a ship or boat in a particular place, typically by being dropped to the seabed; a central cohesive source of support and stability
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
sphere	n: a round object or geometric shape that is three-dimensional and symmetrical around a central point; a particular aspect or scope of life or activity
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
tangle	n: a confused mass of something twisted together
immediately	adv: now or without delay
yank	v: to pull something or someone forcefully with a sudden movement
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
dome	n: a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, typically with a circular base
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
bail	n: the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial in exchange for a monetary deposit to ensure their appearance in court
campo	n: (also “cerrado”) a rural or agricultural area, typically in Latin American countries; an open field or countryside
marketplace	n: a physical or virtual venue where goods or services are bought and sold; an economic system that facilitates exchange between buyers and sellers
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
tablecloth	n: a cloth used to cover a table, especially for protection or decoration
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
dock	n: a structure or platform that extends from the shoreline into a body of water, used for loading and unloading ships or boats; an enclosed area of water used as a basin for shipping or pleasure boats; a place where a ship can be repaired or maintained
exterior	adj: situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of something
remains	n: the leftover parts or pieces of something that have been destroyed, removed, or consumed; the physical or biological remains of a deceased person, plant, animal
colosseum	n: (also “coliseum”) a large amphitheater (= an open-air venue used for entertainment, performances, and sports) in Rome whose construction was begun by Vespasian about AD 75 or 80
terrific	adj: causing terror or fear; extremely great or intense; very good or excellent
untie	v: to unfasten or loosen a knot, tie, or fastening; to release or free something that has been tied or bound
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
pyramid	n: a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex; a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides, begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
lightning	n: a flash, or several flashes, of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere, or something resembling such a flash
rod	n: a long, thin, straight piece of wood, metal, or other material used for support, as a weapon, or for punishment
spike	n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
alarm	n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
alley	n: a narrow lane or way between buildings, often used as a passage or a shortcut; a small street that runs between two other streets
wander	v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction
disturb	v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc.
backstreet	adj: located in a less prominent or central area of a city or town, often associated with poorer or seedier neighborhoods or establishments
approaching	adj: drawing nearer in time or space; coming close to someone or something
unsuspecting	adj: unaware of the presence of danger; not suspicious
plat	n: a map or a plan that shows the division and layout of land into lots or parcels; a piece of land typically used for building or agricultural purposes
delicate	adj: very fine, subtle, and pleasing; easily broken or damaged or destroyed
clam	n: a marine mollusk that burrows and lives on sand or mud, the shell closes with viselike firmness
sauce	n: a liquid or semi-solid food served on or used in preparing other foods
din	n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
affected	adj: influenced; feeling or showing emotion, especially exaggerated emotion; not natural or sincere
scaffold	n: a temporary platform or structure used to support workers and materials during construction or maintenance work
determination	n: the quality of being persistent and purposeful; the act of finding out the exact nature or essence of something
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
wreak	v: to cause or bring about something, often as a result of harmful or destructive actions or events
havoc	n: widespread destruction or devastation, often caused by natural disasters, war, or other violent events
exuberance	n: the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness; an overflowing or excessive display of energy, enthusiasm, excitement, or joy
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
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
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
palace	n: the residence of a high-ranking official such as a king, queen, etc.
saunter	n: a leisurely and unhurried walk or stroll, often taken for pleasure or to enjoy the surroundings; (verb) to walk in a slow, relaxed, and leisurely way, often in a confident and self-assured manner
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
entertainment	n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
courtyard	n: an open space surrounded by buildings or walls, often in the center of a building or group of buildings
custodian	n: a person who is responsible for the care and maintenance of a building, institution, or collection; a guardian or keeper of something valuable or important
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
restless	adj: unwilling or unable to stay still or relax because you are worried and uneasy
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
basement	n: a room or a part of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
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.
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
staircase	n: a set of stairs inside a building, usually with posts and bars that are fixed at the side
attic	n: a space or area, typically bounded by a roof and walls in a house that is located immediately below the roof; often used for storage or as an additional living space
antenna	n: an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals; (biology) one of one or more pairs of appendages used for sensing in insects
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
substantial	adj: fairly large in size, value, or importance
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
underneath	adv: under or below something else
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
trail	n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind
neat	adj: clean or tidy, with everything in its place
layer	n: a sheet, quantity, or thickness of the material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body; a level or part within a system or set of ideas
peel	v: to remove the skin of fruit and vegetables
horizontal	adj: parallel to the ground or in a baseline; being at the same level as all members of a group
vertical	adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
stucco	n: a type of plaster or cement mixture used as a decorative coating for exterior and interior walls and surfaces, often made of cement, sand, and lime and can be sculpted or textured for ornamental purposes
scar	n: a mark that remains on the skin after a wound has healed
foldout	adj: designed or constructed to unfold or open out, typically referring to a page or section of a book or document that can be unfolded to provide more space or additional content; (noun) a page that is larger than the other pages of a publication or book and is folded to fit within the book when not in use
unfold	v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
adaptation	n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
magnificent	adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
pop-up	n: an item, event, or shop that appears or happens suddenly, unexpectedly, and usually for a limited time; (verb) to appear or open suddenly and unexpectedly, as a window or menu on a computer screen
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
promising	adj: having the potential to be successful, helpful, or beneficial; showing signs of future success or achievement
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
partial	adj: not complete; fragmentary; favoring somebody or something very much
pigeon	n: a stout-bodied bird with a small head, short legs, and a short, cooing call, typically found in cities and domesticated for food
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
catchy	adj: pleasing and easy to remember; likely to attract attention
odyssey	n: a long wandering and eventful journey; a Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the journey of Odysseus after the fall of Troy
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
catalog	n: a complete list of items, often including technical details and prices
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
entertain	v: to keep a group of people interested or excited; to take into consideration an idea or feeling
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
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
garret	n: a small and usually cramped attic room, typically located at the top of a house or building; a makeshift living space or studio, often used by artists or writers
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
cheer	v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
tomb	n: a large stone structure or underground chamber in which the dead are buried
pine	n: a coniferous tree of the Pinaceae family, having needles and cones and characterized by its tall and slender shape; (verb) to have a desire for something or someone who is not present
scenic	adj: relating to or providing views of natural beauty, such as mountains, forests, or oceans; having pleasing or picturesque natural features
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
herculean	adj: requiring great strength, effort, or endurance; of or relating to the legendary strength of the ancient Greek hero Hercules
collide	v: to hit something violently when moving
cornice	n: a decorative, horizontal molding that crowns a building or furniture; a ledge or shelf along the top of a wall
swoop	v: to rapidly or forcefully descend upon something or someone from a great height or distance; to rush or pounce upon
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
bastardize	v: to alter, modify, or degrade something in a way that undermines or violates its original integrity or quality; to create a less authentic or less desirable version of something
denial	n: a statement that something is not true or does not exist
believable	adj: able to be accepted or easily believed; convincing or plausible
succeed	v: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor
vanish	v: disappear or stop being present or existing suddenly and completely
mar	v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something
invariably	adv: in every case or on every occasion; without exception
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
flexible	adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
interactive	adj: acting reciprocally; mutually responsive
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
medieval	adj: relating to or belonging to the Middle Age that is for the period of A.D.600 to A.D. 1450
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
remaining	adj: left over or still present after other parts have been used, removed, or destroyed; existing or persisting in a particular state or condition
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
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
gravity	n: the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or towards any other physical body having mass; a manner that is solemn
oriented	adj: referring to someone or something that is focused or directed toward a particular goal or objective; organized around a specific principle or approach
exuberant	adj: full of energy, enthusiasm, or excitement; lively, animated, or unrestrained in behavior or expression; characterized by abundant growth or profuse production
mimic	v: to imitate someone’s speech, movement, or behavior, especially to make others laugh
carving	n: the act or process of cutting or shaping a hard material, such as wood or stone, into a specific form or design
neon	n: a chemical element of atomic number 10 that is a gas with no smell or color, does not react with other chemicals, and shines with a bright light when electricity is passed through it
destination	n: the place to which someone or something is going or being sent; the ultimate purpose or goal of a journey or action
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
paragraph	n: a distinct section of a piece of writing intended to separate ideas, usually consisting of at least one sentence and beginning on a new line