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theme | n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
discourse | n: any form of communication in speech or writing | |
architecture | n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings | |
architect | n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of 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 | |
urban | adj: relating to or located in a town or city | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
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 | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
slightly | adv: in a small degree or extent; a little | |
mystical | adj: relating to or characterized by spiritual powers; beyond ordinary understanding | |
embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection | |
profession | n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training | |
pursue | v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them | |
specialized | adj: possessing or relating to specific knowledge or skills that are unique to a particular field or task; designed or intended for a particular purpose or function | |
pervasive | adj: spreading or existing throughout every part of a thing or place | |
shelter | n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack; (verb) to protect or shield from harm or adversity, particularly relating to environmental conditions or danger | |
interaction | n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
predominance | n: the state or condition of being dominant, prevalent, or more powerful or influential than others; the act or process of being in control or having authority or superiority over something or someone | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
advancement | n: the development, improvement, or progress of something | |
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 | |
commodify | v: to turn something into an object of trade or commerce, particularly a good or service that was previously seen as having value beyond its market value | |
dimension | n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length | |
laptop | n: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap | |
monitor | v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
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 | |
notion | n: a general idea or understanding of something, particularly an abstract or complex concept; a belief or opinion, often one that is not based on solid evidence or facts | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
convey | v: to express ideas, feelings, etc. so that it is known or understood by other people; to carry something from one place to another | |
accustomed | adj: familiar with; used to; in the habit of; having become habituated to something, often a behavior or situation | |
primarily | adv: mainly | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
commodity | n: a product or a raw material that can be traded, bought, or sold | |
aesthetic | adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty | |
sensory | adj: of or relating to the physical senses | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
imaginary | adj: existing only in someone’s mind | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
programmatic | adj: relating to or characterized by a systematic plan or program, especially one implemented using computers or other methods | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. | |
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 | |
desire | n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
monument | n: a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a person or event | |
sensation | n: a feeling associated with stimulation of a sense organ or with a specific body condition; a general feeling of interest and excitement | |
zone | n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way | |
buzzword | n: a word or phrase that is fashionable or popular within a particular industry, field, or culture, often used to convey a sense of innovation or sophistication | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
triangulation | n: the process of determining the location or position of something, such as an object, place, or point, by measuring the angles or distances between multiple reference points or landmarks | |
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 | |
meltdown | n: a severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and radiation escaping; a situation in which something fails or weakens suddenly or dramatically | |
tide | n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull | |
disaster | n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life | |
threaten | v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone | |
equilibrium | n: a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced | |
paradigm | n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model | |
perceive | v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses | |
crucial | adj: extremely vital or necessary | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
infiltrate | v: to enter or penetrate a group, organization, or place covertly or secretly, usually with a specific purpose or goal in mind; to spread or diffuse through something gradually or subtly | |
balance | n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
cipher | n: a secret or disguised way of writing or encoding a message, often using a code or key to decipher it; a person or thing of no value or importance, often used derogatorily to describe someone who lacks personality or individuality | |
confluence | n: the point at which two or more streams or rivers come together; a gathering of people or things at a particular location or moment | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
cluster | n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit | |
conglomerate | n: a large corporation or organization made up of many smaller companies or divisions; (verb) to gather or combine various things or entities together, typically to form a larger and more diverse whole | |
conurbation | n: a large urban area formed by the merging of several cities or towns, typically with a high population density and interconnected infrastructure | |
profound | adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
relate | v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something | |
constant | adj: happening repeatedly or all the time | |
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) | |
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 | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
dynamics | n: the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of bodies under the action of forces, including the particular case in which a body remains at rest; forces that produce or stimulate movement, growth, or change | |
component | n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger | |
element | n: a fundamental or essential part of something | |
unravel | v: undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads by separating it | |
conceive | v: to have or develop an idea, a plan, etc. in mind; to become pregnant | |
collective | adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people | |
civitas | n: a community or society, particularly in political and social contexts | |
axiom | n: a statement or principle that is regarded as being self-evidently true and does not require proof or justification; a fundamental truth upon which other truths or theories are based | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
colonial | adj: of or relating to a colony (= a territory that is controlled by a more powerful country); to the period of time during which a country or region was a colony | |
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 | |
ordinance | n: a law or regulation enacted by a local government or governing authority; typically used about laws that concern public health, safety, or morals | |
predicate | n: a statement or assertion about something, especially a statement in logic or grammar; (verb) to base or found on a particular fact or assumption | |
formulate | v: to create or develop a plan, system, theory, or formula; to express an idea or concept in a clear, precise manner | |
gesture | n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning | |
requirement | n: something that is needed or wanted | |
colony | n: a country or an area that is governed by a more powerful country that is often far away | |
appropriate | adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting | |
surrounding | adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something | |
macro | n: (computing) a set of instructions that automate a frequently used series of keystrokes or mouse actions; (photography) a lens that allows you to take close-up photographs; (economics) a large-scale economic policy or system | |
evolution | n: a gradual process of transformation of living things | |
stretch | v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking | |
excess | n: an amount or quantity beyond what is acceptable, expected, or reasonable | |
arrangement | n: a plan or preparation for the future event; the action or process of placing things in a particular order | |
matrix | n: a rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions, arranged in rows and columns and often enclosed in brackets; an enclosure within which something originates or develops | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
undergo | v: to go through something unpleasant or that involves a change | |
downtown | adv: in or towards the central area of a town or city | |
comprise | v: to include or consist of something; the act of making up or forming something | |
constitute | v: to be the essential or fundamental elements or parts of something; to establish, appoint, or assign someone to a particular office or position; to make up or compose something | |
megalopolis | n: a very large, densely populated urban area that is made up of several cities or metropolitan regions that have grown together over time | |
sprawl | v: to sit, lie, or fall with one’s arms and legs spread out | |
comprehend | v: to understand the nature or meaning of something fully | |
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 | |
congest | v: to make something blocked or crowded so as to hinder or prevent freedom of movement or flow of liquid | |
segregation | n: the act or process of separating or isolating people, things, or groups based on race, gender, religion, social class, or other characteristics; a political or social system that enforces such separation or isolation | |
polarization | n: the division or separation of something into two opposing or contrasting groups or factions; the condition of being polarized or having poles | |
emergency | n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action | |
insurmountable | adj: impossible to overcome or conquer; too difficult or daunting to overcome | |
victim | n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event | |
willingness | n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something | |
willful | adj: deliberate or intentional; done on purpose; characterized by stubborn determination or self-will | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
commensurate | adj: corresponding in size, extent, or degree; in proper proportion or relation to something else; appropriately or fairly measured or balanced about something | |
predominate | v: to be the most powerful, important, or frequent; to be more common or prevalent than others | |
typology | n: the study or classification of types or patterns, particularly in terms of objects, concepts, or characteristics; a system or method of categorizing or organizing things into specific types or groups based on shared traits or attributes | |
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 | |
magnificent | adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
fortune | n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs | |
emblem | n: a design or symbol that represents a quality or idea | |
modernity | n: the quality or condition of being modern; the state or era of being up-to-date in technology, science, and culture | |
mall | n: a large, enclosed shopping center that typically contains many stores, restaurants, and other businesses | |
predominant | adj: having control, authority, or influence that is greater than that of others; prevailing or vastly more abundant than others of the same kind | |
prevalent | adj: existing very commonly in a particular area or in a specific time | |
concentration | n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else. | |
retail | n: the sale of goods or services to consumers, especially in small quantities, either directly to the end customer or through retail outlets | |
function | n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose | |
highway | n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities | |
suburb | n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
confront | v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person | |
equation | n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign | |
motto | n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal | |
generate | v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction | |
profit | n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
favored | adj: preferred or supported over anyone or anything else | |
significance | n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy | |
diminish | v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc. | |
margin | n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
undermine | v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually | |
integrity | n: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided | |
accommodate | v: to provide someone with a place to live or to be stored in; to make fit for or to change to suit a new purpose | |
exclusive | adj: not divided or shared with others | |
high-end | adj: of the highest quality or luxury, often used to describe expensive or exclusive products or services | |
qualified | adj: officially recognized as having completed a training course or passed the exams that are necessary to perform a particular job | |
educated | adj: having received a high standard of education | |
qualification | n: an official record of an exam showing that you have completed | |
concerned | adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention | |
similarly | adv: in almost the same way | |
premium | n: an amount of money paid periodically; the price or cost of something, especially when it is considered to be of high quality or value; (adjective) having or reflecting superior quality or value | |
periphery | n: the outer edge or margin of something, especially a geographical area or a group of people | |
disposable | adj: designed to be used once and then thrown away | |
sector | n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity | |
equitable | adj: fair and impartial; treating everyone fairly | |
undue | adj: excessive, unwarranted, or improper; not justified by the circumstances; beyond what is appropriate or reasonable | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
proliferate | v: to grow or increase rapidly in number; to reproduce or spread rapidly, especially in an uncontrolled manner | |
expense | n: the money, time, or effort incurred or required for something | |
beneficial | adj: helpful, useful, or sound; promoting or enhancing well-being | |
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 | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
dissipate | v: to disperse or scatter widely | |
disaggregate | v: to separate something into its parts or smaller units, often for analysis or examination | |
polarize | v: to cause or become divided into two contrasting or opposite groups, opinions, or positions; to create or intensify a sharp division or conflict | |
isolate | v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things | |
polar | adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
stack | n: a pile of something arranged or laid one on top of another; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated | |
bomb | n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something | |
collapse | v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart | |
circumstance | n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence | |
shunt | v: to redirect or transfer something, often a flow of liquid or gas, to an alternative path or conduit; to move someone or something aside or out of the way; (noun) a device used to divert or redirect the flow of something, usually electrical current or fluid | |
afford | v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
actively | adv: in a way that involves taking action or participating actively; with energy and determination | |
capitalize | v: to write a whole letter or the first letter of the alphabet as a capital; to provide a company, etc. with the money; to take the chance to gain advantage from something | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
integrate | v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
initiative | n: the ability to act or make decisions independently and with confidence; a plan or action proposed or taken to address a problem or need | |
transformation | n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something | |
facilitate | v: to make something easier or more likely to happen | |
aggregate | n: a collection or sum of different things often used to describe a total or combination of items | |
achieve | v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do | |
mayor | n: an elected official who presides over a city or town government | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
doll | n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive | |
encouraging | adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring | |
trifling | adj: of little importance or value; insignificant | |
contest | n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals | |
moving | adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy | |
inhibit | v: to prevent something, such as an action, process, etc., from happening or make it less likely to happen than normal | |
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 | |
stigma | n: a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person | |
bleak | adj: unlikely to be favorable; unpleasantly cold and damp; offering little or no hope | |
horrible | adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust | |
unwelcome | adj: not wanted, not invited, or not appreciated; causing annoyance or displeasure | |
zoom | v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air | |
independence | n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence | |
accommodation | n: a place to live, work, or stay, particularly for a temporary or short-term period; adjustment or adaptation to meet various needs or circumstances | |
facility | n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry | |
amenity | n: a feature or aspect that adds comfort, convenience, or enjoyment to a place or situation; a pleasant or desirable quality or attribute; to features or services in a building, neighborhood, or public space | |
civic | adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it | |
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 | |
uplift | n: the process of raising land to a higher elevation, or the result of this process; (verb) fill with high spirits | |
transition | n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another | |
maximum | adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained | |
waterfront | n: the area of land along the edge of a body of water, such as a lake, river, or ocean | |
neglect | v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
regardless | adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties | |
relax | v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer | |
division | n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector | |
mandate | n: an official or authoritative instruction or command; a commission or authority to carry out a particular task | |
measured | adj: done with careful consideration or calculated precision; controlled or regulated in manner or speech; deliberate and thoughtful | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
immeasurable | adj: too great to be measured or calculated; vast or incalculable in extent or degree; impossible to quantify or express in numerical terms | |
demonstrate | v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience | |
inclusive | adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something |