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Word	Meaning	Advanced
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
pole	n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
graffiti	n: writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place
canvas	n: the heavy, closely woven fabric used for making tents, sails, etc. and by artists for painting on
tunnel	n: an underground or underwater passage, typically for trains or cars
rooftop	n: the upper surface or cover of a building’s roof, often used for recreational or other purposes
excursion	n: a short trip or outing, often for leisure or educational purposes, sometimes organized by a group or institution; a deviation or departure from a usual or regular course of action or behavior
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
subway	n: an underground railway system, typically in a city
photocopy	n: a duplicate of a document or image made by a process involving the use of light and photosensitive material; a copy made by a photocopier
exposition	n: a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory; a collection of things, such as goods or works of art, etc., for public display
rue	v: to feel regret or remorse over something that one has done or failed to do; to feel sorrow or pity for someone or something
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
advertise	v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
exhibition	n: a public event or display of works of art, scientific or industrial objects, or other items of interest, usually held in a museum or art gallery
riot	n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals
glue	n: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials
disturb	v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc.
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
cocktail	n: a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice; an appetizer served as a first course at a meal
firefighter	n: a person whose job is to extinguish fires
loot	v: steal goods from a place or person, typically during a war or riot; (noun) steal goods from a place or person, typically using force, especially in times of war or civil disorder
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
thug	n: a violent or criminal individual, especially one who is part of a group or gang
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
angel	n: a spiritual being believed to be a messenger of God often depicted as having wings and a halo
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
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
portrait	n: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
bourgeois	n: a member of the middle class, typically with conservative or conformist attitudes or values; a person who seeks material wealth or social status through conventional means; a person concerned with conventional, materialistic pursuits
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
distort	v: to change something’s shape, appearance, or sound so that it appears weird or unclear
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
rhetoric	n: speech or writing intended to please or persuade someone; the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
kidnapping	n: the act of taking somebody away illegally and holding them captive
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
silent	adj: without any or little sound
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
curator	n: a person whose job is to manage the objects or artworks in a museum, art gallery, etc.
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
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
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
tribute	n: a payment, gift, or other forms of recognition made in honor of or submission to another person or entity
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
favela	n: a Brazilian shantytown or slum, typically located on the outskirts of a major city, characterized by poverty, overcrowding, and lack of basic services such as sanitation and security
detain	v: to keep someone in official custody; to prevent them from leaving
chop	v: to cut something into pieces with a sharp tool, such as a knife
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
cartel	n: a group of businesses or organizations that join together to control the production and distribution of a particular product or service, often to limit competition and increase profits
association	n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship
eyewitness	n: someone who sees an event, especially a crime or accident, happen and can describe what happened
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
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
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
arrest	v: to take into custody
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
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
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
helicopter	n: a type of aircraft that is capable of hovering in place and moving vertically, as well as flying horizontally; often used for emergency medical services, military operations, and transport in areas with limited access
anonymous	adj: having no known name, identity, or known source
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
rebel	n: someone who resists or opposes authority or control, especially by fighting against it
rap	n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
slum	n: a heavily populated urban area characterized by poor, run-down housing and infrastructure, often associated with poverty and social neglect
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
leak	v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container
vinyl	n: a synthetic resin or plastic material that can be molded into various shapes and forms, particularly used in construction, furniture, and record production
commando	n: a member of a special military unit or elite force specializing in unconventional warfare or covert operations; a style of clothing or undergarments without a waistband or fabric covering the legs
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
sticky	adj: made of or covered with an adhesive substance; hot or warm and humid
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
trail	n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
scope	n: the range of one’s perceptions, thoughts, or actions, or a subject that
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
regularly	adv: at regular intervals or times
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
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
sponsor	v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
participate	v: to take part in something
artwork	n: the pieces of art, such as pictures and photographs used in books, magazines, etc.
ray	n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
minaret	n: a tall, slender tower attached to a mosque, from which the muezzin calls Muslims to prayer
forbidding	adj: giving the impression that something is difficult or unpleasant; intimidating or uninviting
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
mafia	n: a secret criminal organization that engages in illegal activities such as gambling, extortion, racketeering, prostitution, and drug trafficking, typically maintains a strict code of loyalty, secrecy, and omertà (= silence or non-cooperation with authorities)
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
garbage	n: waste material, especially food waste and kitchen refuse
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
analogy	n: a comparison between similar things that have similar aspects, often used to help explain a principle or concept
neutral	adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc.
presume	v: to suppose or assume something to be true, often without sufficient evidence or proof; to take liberties, behave impolitely, or overstep one’s bounds, often due to arrogance or ignorance
mock	v: to make fun of someone, usually by imitating them in a witty but harsh way
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
upload	v: to transfer digital data or files from a local computer or device to a remote server or network; the act of transferring such data or files