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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
skyscraper	n: a very tall building, typically one in a city
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
archaeology	n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
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
artifact	n: a person-made object, especially one of historical or cultural interest
dusty	adj: covered with or characterized by dust; having a dry, powdery texture or appearance; having a lot of dust or dirt in the air
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
tree-ring	n: a concentric ring visible in the cross-section of a tree trunk that represents one year’s growth and can be used to determine the tree’s age
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
toy	n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
brackish	adj: having a slightly salty or briny taste; somewhat salty, often with a mixture of fresh and saltwater
import	v: to bring goods or services into a country from another country; to transfer electronic data into a database or document;
testament	n: a thing that proves the existence or truth of something else
cosmopolitan	adj: having a wide-ranging perspective and interests, embracing diverse cultures, and having the experience of living in or being familiar with many different countries
practically	adv: almost or nearly
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
execution	n: the act or process of carrying out a plan, order, or course of action; the act or process of carrying out the death penalty
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
almshouse	n: a charitable institution that provides housing, food, and other basic needs to people who are poor, disabled, or elderly and do not have family or financial support
assign	v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone
shred	v: to tear or cut something into a small pieces; (noun) a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
reuse	v: to use something again or more than once
hemp	n: a plant related to marijuana that is grown for its fiber, seed, and oil and has many industrial and medicinal uses; the fiber from this plant is used to make rope, paper, textiles, and other products
oakum	n: loose fiber obtained by unraveling old ropes used for sealing gaps in wooden planks in boats or ships
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
needy	adj: lacking the necessities of life, such as food, shelter, and clothing; requiring the help or support of others; excessively demanding or dependent
sturdy	adj: physically strong and not easily damaged
beggar	n: a person who asks for money or food from others, particularly as a means of survival due to poverty or homelessness
idle	adj: not working hard or not having a job; useless
wander	v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction
vagabond	n: a person who wanders from place to place without a permanent home or regular job; a person who leads a wandering or unsettled life
insanity	n: the state of being seriously mentally ill; madness
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
widow	n: a woman whose spouse has died and who has not remarried
orphan	n: a child whose parents are dead or have abandoned them
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
overcrowded	adj: containing too many people or things in a particular space, making it cramped or uncomfortable
clamor	v: to make a loud, confused, and often continuous noise, especially through shouting, shouting, or other forms of vocal expression; to express strong and determined protest or demand; (noun) a loud and continuous noise or uproar, often created by a group of people
expose	v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
convict	v: to prove or declare someone to be guilty of a crime; (noun) a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
segregate	v: to separate or set apart from others, often based on race, gender, or some other characteristic
subsistence	n: the state or condition of being able to maintain or support oneself at a basic level, typically through food, shelter, and other vital necessities; the minimum resources required for survival
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
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
disbeliever	n: a person who does not believe in something, such as a religion or idea
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
incorporate	v: to include something as a part of a larger entity
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use