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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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suspension | n: the act of delaying or stopping something happening, operating, etc., for a period of time; a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles | |
collapse | v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
cable | n: a set of wires covered by plastic or rubber that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.; a solid thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire | |
fray | v: to become worn or damaged at the edges or with use; to become angry or upset, especially in a public or noisy way; to fight or engage in conflict | |
turbulent | adj: marked by a lot of sudden changes, confusion, or uncertainty; characterized by intense activity or agitation | |
snap | v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands | |
deck | n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
conceive | v: to have or develop an idea, a plan, etc. in mind; to become pregnant | |
skeptical | adj: doubting that something is accurate or useful | |
increasingly | adv: more and more | |
overcrowded | adj: containing too many people or things in a particular space, making it cramped or uncomfortable | |
commuter | n: a person who regularly travels long distances between their home and place of work, typically by public transportation or car | |
clog | v: to obstruct or block up (a passage, pipe, or system) with an accumulation of thick or sticky matter; to impede or hinder the progress or movement of something | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
approve | v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc. | |
proposal | n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one | |
hybrid | adj: composed of different elements or mixed characters | |
incorporate | v: to include something as a part of a larger entity | |
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 | |
vertical | adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
diagonal | adj: at an angle or slant; (noun) a line that runs across a surface or figure at an angle | |
tower | n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
improvisation | n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation | |
stability | n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast | |
scope | n: the range of one’s perceptions, thoughts, or actions, or a subject that | |
dwarf | n: a person or animal that is much smaller than usual or expected for its type; a celestial body, especially a planet, that is smaller and less massive than a star | |
span | n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers | |
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 | |
hemisphere | n: half of the terrestrial globe; half of a sphere | |
confident | adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future | |
survey | n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions | |
crush | v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller | |
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 | |
tetanus | n: an acute infectious disease caused by bacteria usually contracted through a wound or cut that is contaminated with the bacteria, resulting in painful muscle stiffness and spasms | |
claim | v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
rocky | adj: full of or abounding in rocks; of, relating to, or made of rock | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
largely | adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree | |
untested | adj: not yet tried or proven; lacking in experience or verification; not yet subjected to a test or trial | |
pneumatic | adj: relating to or using air or gas under pressure, particularly in machinery or devices; operated by compressed air or gas | |
caisson | n: a watertight structure used in underwater construction, such as for bridge foundations or submarines, that is designed to withstand water pressure and allow workers to work in a dry environment | |
airtight | adj: tightly sealed or enclosed, with no spaces through which air or other substances can pass; completely secure or reliable | |
pump | v: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities | |
chamber | n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament | |
excavate | v: to dig or remove earth, rocks, or other materials from the ground or a site, often to uncover or discover something | |
bedrock | n: the solid rock underlying soil or alluvium | |
concrete | adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement | |
permanent | adj: lasting for a long time without essential change | |
dismal | adj: depressing or dreary; causing or showing unhappiness or despair | |
evacuate | v: to remove people or things from a place of danger or threat; to leave or abandon a place or situation, often due to fear or risk | |
flood | n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount | |
mysterious | adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement | |
ailment | n: a slight but often persistent illness | |
decompress | v: to reduce the pressure or tension on something or someone | |
unexplained | adj: not able to be explained or understood, lacking explanation or justification for something unknown or mysterious | |
dizziness | n: a sensation of lightheadedness, faintness, or unsteadiness; a feeling of being disoriented or losing one’s balance | |
chief | adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
paralyze | v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel | |
bedridden | adj: unable to move or leave one’s bed for a prolonged period of time due to illness, injury, or disability | |
indomitable | adj: impossible to defeat, discourage or subdue; unconquerable; unyielding in spirit | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
schedule | n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done | |
contractor | n: a person or company that enters into a contract to provide materials or labor to perform a specific task or service | |
faulty | adj: having a defect or flaw that affects performance or operation | |
flaw | n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect | |
abundant | adj: present in great quantity | |
fail-safe | adj: designed or constructed to prevent or mitigate harm or failure in the event of an unexpected problem or error | |
reinforce | v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger | |
suspend | v: to stop something from continuing or being in force or effect, either temporarily or permanently; to hang something freely | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
equivalent | n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc. | |
splendor | n: great brightness; brilliant or stunning appearance; magnificence | |
undeniable | adj: not possible to deny; true or certain | |
atop | adv: on, to, or at the top | |
antique | adj: very old and often valuable; from a bygone era | |
Gothic | adj: of or relating to a style of architecture and art characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses, popular in Europe in the 12th-16th centuries | |
intersect | v: to meet or cross one another | |
frame | n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window | |
gateway | n: an entrance, door, or other openings that lead to a larger space, particularly one that serves as an entry point or access point to a larger area or system; a route, means, or method used to gain access to or acquire something |