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Word	Meaning	Advanced
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
sonic	adj: connected with the nature of sound, sound waves, or the speed
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
mythical	adj: based on or related to myths, legends, or folklore; existing only in tales or in the imagination
formula	n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
lightning	n: a flash, or several flashes, of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere, or something resembling such a flash
grunge	n: the state of being covered with dirty things; a type of rock music characterized by heavy use of electric guitar, bass, and drums, and often a bleak or rebellious attitude
introductory	adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
blueprint	n: a photographic print of an early plan for a building or machine
align	v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line
meantime	n: the interval or period of time between two events; the interim or temporary time period between two actions or stages of something else
churn	v: to stir or agitate a liquid, substance, or mixture vigorously to produce foam or because of violent movement; to cause a large number of people to move or leave; to produce something, such as money, through continuous activity or turnover
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
soundtrack	n: the recorded audio that accompanies a movie, television program, or video game
limitless	adj: without end, limit, or boundary; infinite
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
fan	n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
zeitgeist	n: the spirit or general outlook of a particular period of time, especially as it is reflected in the beliefs and attitudes of that time; the cultural, intellectual, or moral climate of a society or era
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
songwriter	n: a person who writes songs, particularly lyrics, and music for popular music or other genres
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
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
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
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
entertainment	n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
expression	n: the act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas using words, facial expressions, body language, or art; a look or gesture that conveys a particular emotion or mood
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
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
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
receptive	adj: willing to listen to or accept new ideas or suggestions
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
viability	n: the ability of something to be successful or to continue to exist
vibrant	adj: full of energy, life, and enthusiasm
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
talented	adj: having a natural ability or aptitude for something; showing exceptional skill or ability in a particular area
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
hatch	v: to cause an egg to break to allow a young animal to come out; to produce and expand something that is in an early stage
incubator	n: an apparatus in which conditions are controlled for hatching eggs, growing cells, or keeping people or animals warm; a place, especially with support staff and equipment, offered at a low cost to new small businesses
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
quantity	n: the amount or number of something; magnitude
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
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
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
landmark	n: a notable or important event, place, or achievement; a significant object or feature that serves as a reference point
hard-core	n: a subgroup or subculture within a larger group or community that is characterized by a particularly intense, committed, or extreme set of practices, beliefs, or values
punk	n: a type of a loud, fast-moving, and aggressive form of rock music originating in the 1970s; an aggressive and violent young man or boy
jazz	n: a type of music that originated in the African-American community in the United States and that is characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and a strong emphasis on self-expression
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
jam	n: a situation in which something becomes stuck because of a dense crowd of people, vehicles, etc.; a preserve of crushed fruit
instrument	n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work
lathe	n: a machine tool that rotates a workpiece on its axis to perform various operations, such as cutting, drilling, or sanding
luthier	n: a person who makes or repairs stringed instruments such as violins, guitars, and cellos
festival	n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
broad	adj: very wide; general
stroke	n: a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death; the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club, racket, etc.
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
receipt	n: a written or printed statement acknowledging that something has been paid for or received; the act of receiving something
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
holistic	adj: relating to or dealing with the whole of something rather than just its parts
venue	n: a location or place where an event or activity takes place; a place where something happens or is performed
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
colosseum	n: (also “coliseum”) a large amphitheater (= an open-air venue used for entertainment, performances, and sports) in Rome whose construction was begun by Vespasian about AD 75 or 80
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
gentrify	v: to renovate, revitalize, or develop a deteriorated, predominantly urban area, often leading to the displacement of low-income or minority residents and the influx of more affluent residents and businesses
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
comprehensive	adj: complete and including all or everything necessary
estate	n: a large piece of land with an impressive house on it, often owned by a wealthy family; all of a person’s possessions and assets at the time of their death; an area of land considered as a unit in terms of ownership, use or taxation
condo	n: a type of housing where each unit is individually owned, while common areas are jointly owned and managed
mitigate	v: to make less severe or less intense; to alleviate or lessen the adverse effects of something
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
vacuum	n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction
accidentally	adv: by chance or without planning
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
elevate	v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
advisory	adj: giving advice or suggestions on a particular matter; having the function of providing recommendations or guidance
council	n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
chamber	n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
inward	adj: directed or facing towards the inside; inside or inward-looking
export	v: to send goods or services to another country for sale; to transfer electronic data out of a database or document in a format that other programs can use
outward	adj: relating to the external appearance or surface of something; visible
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
lever	n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
attraction	n: a sense of like someone, particularly sexually; something that causes individuals to desire to go to a specific area or do a specific activity
percolate	v: to filter through a porous substance or material; to pass through gradually or spread slowly; to rise or pass through a liquid or container, as in a coffee maker
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
inevitably	adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented
repertoire	n: the range or variety of skills, abilities, performances, or works that a person or group is capable of producing or performing; the entire body of works that is available to an individual or group to choose from when performing or producing something
swell	v: to become larger or more inflated; to become more intense or important
civic	adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it
buy-in	v: to buy something in large quantities for future use; to accept or adopt something
slogan	n: a short, catchy phrase or motto that is used by a person, organization, or company to promote a particular product, cause, or idea
pamphlet	n: a small booklet that contains information or arguments about a particular subject
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
tick	n: a light, sharp, repetitive sound or action; a mark indicating that something is correct or has been done; any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis
deal-breaker	n: a condition, demand, or factor that is essential or critical in a negotiation, contract, or relationship; failure to meet this condition may result in a breakdown or abandonment of the deal or agreement
comparison	n: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things
needle	n: a thin, pointed object typically used for sewing or medical purposes; a metal or plastic instrument used for administering injections or drawing blood
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly