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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
imbue	v: to inspire or permeate something or someone with a particular feeling or quality; to saturate or fill something with a specific color, taste, or smell
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
educator	n: a person who teaches or educates people
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
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
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
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
restoration	n: the act or process of restoring or returning something to its original or former state; a renewal or revitalization of something that has been damaged or lost
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
downstairs	adv: on or to a lower or ground floor of a building
upstairs	adv: on or to an upper or highest floor of a building
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
solace	n: comfort or consolation in a time of distress, sadness, or disappointment; (verb) to comfort or console someone in a time of distress, loss, or suffering
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
peculiar	adj: odd and uncommon, sometimes in an unpleasant way
Negro	n: (“Negro” is now considered out of date and offensive) a term that was once used to refer to people of African descent, especially those living in the United States
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
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
singular	n: being only one of its kind; unique
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
foster	v: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents
descendant	n: children or offspring of a specific person, plant, or animal
archaeology	n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
commemorate	v: to honor the memory of someone or something by ceremony or tribute
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
heaven	n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty
silent	adj: without any or little sound
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
ambiguity	n: the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; the uncertainty of meaning
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
pup	n: a young dog, seal, or other animals
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
downtown	adv: in or towards the central area of a town or city
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
suit	n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for
hoe	n: a garden tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle
barbecue	n: a cooking method or apparatus that uses open flames or heated coals to grill or smoke meat, fish, or vegetables; a social gathering or meal characterized by outdoor grilling or barbecuing of food
pit	n: a hole in the ground or a cavity in a surface; a place for storing or holding something; a section of a theater or sports arena where people can sit
smoker	n: a person who smokes tobacco regularly, or a device used for smoking
picnic	n: an outdoor meal or social gathering where food is served and eaten in nature, typically in a park, forest, or other outdoor settings
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack:
mayor	n: an elected official who presides over a city or town government
unfettered	adj: not constrained or restricted by limitations or rules; free, unrestricted, unbridled
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
bay	n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building
freeway	n: a major highway designed for high-speed traffic, with no stoplights or grade crossings and having interchanges or access roads to other highways
earthquake	n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface
cataclysm	n: a sudden violent event that changes the earth’s environment, such as a flood or a war
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
starve	v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
fry	v: to cook food, especially meat or fish, in hot fat or oil
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
opera	n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
disrepair	n: a state of decay, damage, or neglect that results in the deterioration of the quality, function, or appearance of something, particularly a structure or object
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
refurbish	v: to renovate or improve something old or worn out, typically by cleaning, repairing, or replacing parts to restore its original condition or appearance
coop	v: a farm building or enclosure for housing poultry
hay	n: grass that has been cut and dried for use as animal feed or bedding; a stack or bale of this dried grass
bale	n: a large bundle of goods such as cotton, hay, or paper; a bundle of goods used to weigh a product, especially wool, hay, etc
disability	n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do
verdant	adj: lush and green, often used to describe plant life; denoting youthfulness or inexperience
underneath	adv: under or below something else
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
wharf	n: a landing place or platform built along the shore of a body of water, typically used for loading and unloading goods and passengers from ships or boats
diaspora	n: the scattering of a people who have left their traditional homeland
harry	v: to persistently harass, badger, or bother someone or something; to persistently attack or pursue an opposing force or target
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
shark	n: a long-bodied, mostly predatory marine fish that has sharp teeth and a pointed fin on its back; a person who is ruthless, greedy, and dishonest
slave	n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person
hallowed	adj: considered holy or sacred; deserving of reverence or respect
erupt	v: (of a volcano) to become active and eject rocks, smoke, etc.; to start abruptly and violently
column	n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument
tabby	n: a type of domestic cat with a distinctive coat pattern of dark stripes or spots on a lighter background; (adjective) describing someone who is short and fat, plump, or round in shape
shale	n: a sedimentary rock formed from the accumulation of fine-grained clay, silt, or mud, often used in construction or as a source of fuel
scoop	n: a tool for lifting or moving substances in bulk, typically using a concave or spoon-shaped end; a piece of news that is obtained or published before anyone else
Atlantic	adj: relating to or located near the Atlantic Ocean, which is the second-largest ocean on Earth, located between the continents of North and South America to the west and Europe and Africa to the east
awful	adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant
warehouse	n: a large building for storing goods and merchandise, especially before they are sold, used, or sent out to shops
sultry	adj: hot, humid, and oppressively close; having a certain sensuality or sexual allure
marsh	n: a type of land that is always wet and has soft soil; swamp or bog
sickle	n: a tool consisting of a short curved blade with a handle, used for cutting grass or grain; also a symbol associated with harvest or death
trait	n: a particular feature of your nature
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
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
botanical	adj: relating to the study or science of plants; of, pertaining to, made from, or derived from plants
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
confederacy	n: a union of states or organizations formed for a particular purpose
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
abolitionist	n: a person who advocates for the abolition (the act of doing away with something) of slavery or some other practice considered unjust
conceptual	adj: related to or founded on ideas, principles
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
tide	n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
multiply	v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
drain	v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it
lucid	adj: expressed or presented clearly; easy to understand; rational and sane; shining or bright
reconcile	v: to find a way of dealing with two or more ideas, needs, etc. that are opposed to each other to agree and coexist