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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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alternate | adj: occurring or existing one after the other regularly | |
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 | |
rough | adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface | |
carve | v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply | |
seal | v: to close or fasten an envelope, etc. securely; (noun) a large marine mammal that chiefly lives in cold regions and comes on shore to breed | |
varnish | n: a liquid that is painted onto wood, metal, etc. and that forms a hard, clear, shiny surface when dry | |
solid | adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality | |
loose | adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something | |
carving | n: the act or process of cutting or shaping a hard material, such as wood or stone, into a specific form or design | |
remix | v: to compose a piece of media that has been altered or contorted from its original state by adding, removing, or changing elements of the item | |
Renaissance | n: a new growth in activity or enthusiasm in anything, particularly art, literature, or music | |
contemporary | adj: belonging to the same or present time | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
linear | adj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
sculptural | adj: relating to or resembling sculpture (= a three-dimensional work of art); having a three-dimensional quality or appearance | |
clamp | v: to fasten or secure something tightly, often using a tool or device called a clamp; to restrict something or someone’s freedom or movement; (noun) a device used to secure, fasten, or hold objects together; a mass or group of things that are held or gathered tightly together | |
dictionary | n: a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words and their definitions, as well as information about their origins, usage, and pronunciation | |
studio | n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company | |
disturb | v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc. | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
rip | v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly | |
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 | |
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 | |
encyclopedia | n: a comprehensive reference work containing articles on a wide range of subjects or numerous aspects of a particular field or discipline, usually arranged alphabetically or thematically | |
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 | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
yin | n: in Chinese philosophy, the feminine or passive principle characterized as darkness and the moon and associated with softness, wetness, and cold | |
yang | n: in Chinese philosophy, the masculine or active principle characterized as light and the sun and associated with hardness, dryness, and heat | |
flip | v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion | |
flop | v: to fall or lie down heavily and clumsily; (noun) a complete failure | |
archaeology | n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures | |
excavate | v: to dig or remove earth, rocks, or other materials from the ground or a site, often to uncover or discover something | |
maximum | adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
exposition | n: a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory; a collection of things, such as goods or works of art, etc., for public display | |
erase | v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it | |
intangible | n: not having physical form or substance; difficult to touch or grasp | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
shifting | adj: constantly changing or moving | |
instantly | adv: immediately | |
nonlinear | adj: pertaining to a system or process that does not follow a straight or predictable path, often resulting in unexpected or unpredictable outcomes or behaviors | |
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 | |
endangered | adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats | |
extinct | adj: no longer in existence | |
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 | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
photograph | n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film | |
quitter | n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
branch | n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement |