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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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architect | n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
skyline | n: the outline of buildings and other structures against the sky, especially when viewed from a distance | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
compete | v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something | |
density | n: the quality of compactness of a substance | |
efficiency | n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money | |
architecture | n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
urban | adj: relating to or located in a town or city | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
cubic | adj: having the shape of a cube or being of three dimensions; measured in units that are the third power of a linear unit | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
observe | v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
organic | adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals | |
fluid | n: a substance that can flow and is not solid | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
interior | n: the inside or inner part of something; the space within the walls of a building | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
tower | n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone | |
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 | |
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 | |
residential | adj: relating to, suitable for, or used for living in | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
sunshine | n: the direct light and heat that comes from the sun | |
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 | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
human-made | adj: created or produced by humans; artificial | |
dramatic | adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
scenery | n: the natural features of a landscape or environment, viewed particularly in terms of their aesthetic appeal; the visual elements that constitute a play’s backdrop or setting | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
combine | v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
reject | v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone | |
criminal | n: a person who has committed a crime | |
pity | n: a feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering or misfortunes of others; an object of contempt or disdain | |
contour | n: the outline of its shape or form; a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height | |
translate | v: to convert or change words into another language | |
geometry | n: the area of pure mathematics that deals with the points, lines, curves, and surfaces | |
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 | |
situ | adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance | |
sketch | n: a simple, quickly-made picture that does not have many details; a short descriptive summary of something | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
coexist | v: to live or exist together at the same time in the same place | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
relieve | v: to make something burdensome, unpleasant, or painful less severe | |
valley | n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river | |
surrounding | adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something | |
extend | v: to broaden in scope, range, or area | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
modify | v: to change something slightly, such as a plan, option, law, etc., especially to make it more suitable for a particular purpose | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
opera | n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken | |
wetland | adj: land that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, such as swamps, marshes, and bogs | |
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 | |
merge | v: to combine or integrate things, or to cause this to happen | |
horizon | n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated | |
rooftop | n: the upper surface or cover of a building’s roof, often used for recreational or other purposes | |
amphitheater | n: an open-air theater, usually circular or oval, with tiers of seats surrounding a central performance area | |
frame | n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window | |
lobby | n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation | |
indoor | adj: located, happened, or used inside a building | |
narrative | n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story | |
mysterious | adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement | |
surreal | adj: strange and unreal; having an oddly dreamlike quality | |
explore | v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it | |
lift | v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position | |
underneath | adv: under or below something else | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
volcano | n: a mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the earth’s crust. | |
stadium | n: a large, usually roofless building with tiers of seats for spectators at sports or other events | |
wander | v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction | |
render | v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc. | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
blur | n: a faint or indistinct image or sound; something that is not clear or distinct; (verb) to become unclear; to lose clear vision | |
boundary | n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places | |
functional | adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service | |
spirit | n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | |
soulless | adj: having no attractive or exciting character that makes people happy; lacking sensitivity or the capacity for deep feeling | |
harmony | n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties |