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Word	Meaning	Advanced
microphone	n: a device that converts sound into an electrical signal used for recording sounds or making the voice louder
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
cliche	n: a phrase or expression that has become overused to the point that it has lost its original impact or meaning; a trite or unoriginal idea or statement
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
extract	n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
grizzly	n: a large North American bear species, often with greyish or brownish fur; a person who has streaks of grey or white hair
parisian	adj: of or from Paris, France; characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
phoenix	n: a mythical bird that is said to live for several hundred years before dying in flames and then rising again from its ashes; a symbol of rebirth, regeneration, or immortality
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
arcade	n: a covered passageway or walkway, often lined with shops or restaurants; a series of arches supported by columns; a type of video game in which the player controls a character moving through a series of levels and obstacles
elevator	n: a mechanical device used for vertical transportation, typically in multi-story buildings, consisting of a compartmentalized platform that moves between floors
staircase	n: a set of stairs inside a building, usually with posts and bars that are fixed at the side
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
intimacy	n: close familiarity or friendship; a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
nomadic	adj: moving from one location to another rather than staying in one place all of the time
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
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
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
homage	n: a show of respect or honor, often by performing an act of reverence or by paying tribute
filmmaker	n: a person who makes films, typically as a profession
diva	n: a distinguished female singer or performer, often with a reputation for being difficult or demanding; a woman who is admired for her talent, beauty, or grace but who is also seen as arrogant or temperamental
ensemble	n: a group of people who perform together, especially in music or theater; a coordinated or matching set of something
experimental	adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have
electron	n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
rooftop	n: the upper surface or cover of a building’s roof, often used for recreational or other purposes
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
retro	adj: imitative of styles or trends from earlier times, especially from the mid-20th century; referring to the past; characterized by a nostalgic or vintage quality
revolutionary	adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
trek	n: a long and difficult journey, typically on foot
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
backpack	n: a bag or pack that is worn on the back, often used for carrying books, equipment, or supplies
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
sour	adj: having a taste that is acidic or tart; (noun) a person or situation that is unhappy or negative
react	v: to take action in response to something
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
license	n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service
portray	v: to depict or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
tomb	n: a large stone structure or underground chamber in which the dead are buried
nowadays	adv: at the current time, in comparison to the past
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
healing	n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
trance	n: a state of altered consciousness in which a person may seem to be asleep or unconscious but, in reality, is highly responsive to suggestion; a state of being deeply absorbed in thought or feeling, often characterized by a heightened awareness of one’s surroundings and emotions
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
harmony	n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties
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
ceremony	n: a formal event or ritual, often religious or solemn
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
ayahuasca	n: a psychoactive brew or infusion made from a combination of plant-based ingredients, traditionally used by indigenous people in the Amazon region of South America for spiritual and healing purposes, which contains the psychedelic compound DMT (dimethyltryptamine) and is often consumed as part of a ritual or ceremony
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
ethnography	n: the study of social groups and cultures, often conducted through observation, interviews, and analysis of primary sources; a written account of such a study
hybrid	adj: composed of different elements or mixed characters
genre	n: a particular type or style of literature, art, music, or film that involves a particular set of characteristics
regain	v: to get something back or recover something after it has been lost or taken away
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
extremist	n: a person who holds extreme political or religious views and who is willing to use violent or illegal methods to promote those views
spectacular	adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement
simplify	v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do
reinvent	v: to change something so drastically that it looks to be completely new
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
lens	n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
onstage	adv: onto or on a stage in a theater; in front of an audience
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
jungle	n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly