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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
automatically | adv: without needing a direct human control | |
architect | n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
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 | |
skyline | n: the outline of buildings and other structures against the sky, especially when viewed from a distance | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
urban | adj: relating to or located in a town or city | |
insect | n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections | |
balance | n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
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 | |
ecology | n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment | |
insight | n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like | |
ecologist | n: a person who studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment; the state of being outside or directed toward or relating to the outside or exterior | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
diverse | adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
interconnect | v: to connect similar things | |
sustain | v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid | |
architecture | n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings | |
recreation | n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
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 | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
fireplace | n: a structure made of brick, stone, or metal designed to contain a fire and provide heat, often found in the center of a room or against a wall | |
visible | adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view | |
precedent | n: a previous event or action that serves as an example or rule to authorize or justify similar events or actions in the future | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
egalitarian | adj: relating to or characterized by the belief in the equal rights, opportunities, and treatment of all people, regardless of their race, gender, or social class | |
bump | v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident | |
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 | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
intersection | n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other | |
encourage | v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
masonry | n: the art or work of constructing buildings, walls, or other structures from carefully shaped and arranged blocks of stone, brick, or other materials | |
brick | n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
absorb | v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually | |
carbon | n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals | |
oxygen | n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live | |
trap | n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
atmosphere | n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work | |
equivalent | n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc. | |
nurture | v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing | |
fireside | n: the area or space around a fireplace, often used to represent a cozy or intimate gathering or conversation that takes place in front of a fire | |
hundredfold | adj: a hundred times as great or as much | |
fellowship | n: an association of people who share common interests or goals, typically involving research, study, or a specific profession | |
horizontal | adj: parallel to the ground or in a baseline; being at the same level as all members of a group | |
upward | adv: toward the top or highest point, or a higher position or level; (adjective) extending or moving toward a higher place | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
isolate | v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things | |
inward | adj: directed or facing towards the inside; inside or inward-looking | |
awkward | adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty | |
elevator | n: a mechanical device used for vertical transportation, typically in multi-story buildings, consisting of a compartmentalized platform that moves between floors | |
residential | adj: relating to, suitable for, or used for living in | |
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 | |
aim | v: to try or plan to get or achieve something | |
nest | n: a structure in which animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young | |
vertical | adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line | |
dimension | n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
balcony | n: a platform projecting from the wall of a building and surrounded by a railing, providing an outdoor space | |
slab | n: a flat, rectangular piece of material, such as wood or concrete; often used to describe a large, heavy, or solid object or structure | |
vary | v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc. | |
slightly | adv: in a small degree or extent; a little | |
transition | n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another | |
tower | n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone | |
registry | n: an official list or record that contains details of people, objects, or events; a computer system that stores and manages data about something; the act or process of registering something, such as an event, a person, or an object | |
lean | adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture | |
backyard | n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house | |
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 | |
simulate | v: to make a pretense of someone’s behavior or looks; to reproduce something that exists in real life using computers, models, etc., usually for study or training purposes | |
confuse | v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand | |
windy | adj: characterized by or affected by strong winds; of or relating to the wind; describing a person who talks a lot, often in an exaggerated way or without saying much substance | |
terrace | n: commonly paved outdoor space next to a house; a row of homes that were all constructed in the same design and shared dividing walls | |
outdoors | adv: in or into the open air; outside a building or structure | |
romantic | adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship | |
organic | adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals | |
cohesion | n: the act or state of keeping or sticking together | |
civic | adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
identical | adj: being the exact same one | |
intention | n: something you want to do and are going to do | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
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 | |
equity | n: the value of the shares issued by a company | |
debate | n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
kit | n: a set of tools, supplies, or equipment for a particular purpose | |
policy | n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective | |
reform | n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem | |
recommend | v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role | |
rebuild | v: to build again or anew | |
inclusive | adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something | |
perceive | v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses | |
scary | adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating | |
fortress | n: a large and strongly built structure, typically with high walls and a moat, used as a military defense or for protection against attackers | |
surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
brainstorming | n: a group activity or business method in which a group of people meet and think about something at the same time to solve a problem or to create good ideas | |
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 | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
interaction | n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them | |
spark | v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity | |
barber | n: a person who cuts men’s hair and shaves beards as a profession; a shop or establishment where such services are offered | |
dot | n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed | |
tournament | n: a competition or series of contests involving several players or teams, leading to a final winner or winners | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
astonishing | adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe | |
prefer | v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another | |
reserve | v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance | |
renew | v: to begin or resume something again after an interruption | |
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 | |
vice | n: wrongdoing or wicked behavior; (in the form of vice versa) with the order reversed; (as a prefix) someone with a job immediately below a particular person | |
utopian | adj: ideal and perfect; relating to or resembling a utopia (= an ideal and perfect society) | |
fantasy | n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen | |
reimagine | v: to imagine or conceive of something in a new or different way | |
engaging | adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming | |
intimidate | v: to make someone fearful or uneasy so that they will do something that you want them to do | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
criticism | n: the act of analyzing, evaluating, or judging something, especially literary or artistic work, to find fault with it or to offer suggestions for improvement; the expression of disapproval or censure | |
reinforce | v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger | |
polarization | n: the division or separation of something into two opposing or contrasting groups or factions; the condition of being polarized or having poles | |
steady | adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving |