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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
sculpture	n: the art of creating three-dimensional objects or forms, typically by carving, modeling, or casting in a variety of materials such as stone, wood, metal, or clay
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
connote	v: to suggest or imply something in addition to its literal or primary meaning; to imply something beyond the literal or primary meaning
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
architectural	adj: of or relating to the design and construction of buildings and other structures and the features and style of such structures
overrun	v: to invade or occupy a place or territory by force, especially in large numbers; (noun) the act of taking control or overwhelming something or someone
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
opus	n: a musical composition often numbered to indicate the order in which it was written
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
reconstruct	v: to build or form something again that has been damaged or destroyed
royal	adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family
abbey	n: a monastery or convent, especially for monks or nuns
abbot	n: the superior of a community of monks (= members of a male religious community)
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
choir	n: a group of singers, especially one that sings in a church or cathedral
arch	n: a curved structure with two supports that holds the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building
lofty	adj: elevated in position, rank, or status; grand; elevated in style or language
weightless	adj: having no weight or feeling as if one has no weight, often related to zero gravity or outer space
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
somber	adj: having a serious or sad atmosphere or character; gloomy or dark
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
Romanesque	adj: of or relating to a style of architecture characterized by rounded arches and barrel or groin vaults, common in Europe from the 9th to the 12th century
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
buttress	n: an architectural structure that supports or reinforces a wall or other building feature; (verb) to support or reinforce something
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
erect	v: to construct or build something; to cause to rise; (adjective) upright or vertical
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
stain	v: to discolor, defile, or tarnish something; (noun) a discoloration or dirty mark on a surface that is difficult to remove
interior	n: the inside or inner part of something; the space within the walls of a building
resplendent	adj: shining brilliantly; radiant or splendid
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
cathedral	n: the main Christian church of a bishop’s diocese, which is often the largest and most important church in the area
illustration	n: a picture or diagram in a book, magazine, or newspaper that is used to explain or decorate the text; the act or process of explaining something
illuminate	v: to light something or to make something lighter or brighter; to make something free from confusion or ambiguity
manuscript	n: the original copy of a book, piece of music, etc. before it is printed
manifest	v: to show something such as feeling, attitude, quality, etc. clearly through signs or actions
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
decorate	v: to add beauty or distinction to something by the addition of ornament, art, etc
exterior	adj: situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of something
magnificent	adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
fade	v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness
onset	n: the beginning or early stages of unpleasant something; a military attack
Renaissance	n: a new growth in activity or enthusiasm in anything, particularly art, literature, or music
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
emphasize	v: to give or show particular importance to something
grotesque	adj: bizarre or fantastic in shape, appearance, or character; fantastic; bizarre
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