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Word	Meaning	Advanced
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
contemporary	adj: belonging to the same or present time
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
collector	n: a person who collects or gathers objects as a hobby or for personal interest; someone who accumulates or acquires a specific type of item
motif	n: a recurring element in an artistic or literary work, typically a particular image or idea; a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
ready-made	adj: (of a product) already made or prepared; (of an idea or solution) preconceived or complete and requiring no further development or work
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
untold	adj: not yet revealed or known; not having been counted or measured
forehead	n: the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline; the upper part of the face that extends from the eyes to the hairline
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
significance	n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy
symbolize	v: to represent or stand for something else, particularly an abstract concept or idea; to be an emblem or sign of something
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
liberate	v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression
cliche	n: a phrase or expression that has become overused to the point that it has lost its original impact or meaning; a trite or unoriginal idea or statement
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
spectacular	adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement
life-size	adj: having the same size as the person or thing represented; of actual size
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
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
potent	adj: having great power, influence, or effect; highly effective or influential; having the ability to cause change or produce a particular result
symbolism	n: the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, especially in art and literature; an artistic movement in the late 19th century that tried to express abstract or mystical ideas through the symbolic use of images
packet	n: a small container or envelope that holds one or more items typically used for storing or transporting items like food, medicine, or marketing materials
crossroad	n: a place where two or more roads or paths cross or intersect; a point of decision or choice, often involving significant consequences
installation	n: the act or process of fixing furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; the act or process of putting into an office or a position
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
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
collage	n: a work of art composed by assembling various materials, such as photographs, newspaper clippings, and other objects, onto a surface; any composition made by combining various distinct elements
comic	adj: funny and making you laugh
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
diaspora	n: the scattering of a people who have left their traditional homeland
mythology	n: a collection of myths (= traditional stories accepted as history) or the study of myths
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
tale	n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
steep	adj: having a sharp inclination or slope
remix	v: to compose a piece of media that has been altered or contorted from its original state by adding, removing, or changing elements of the item
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
tease	v: to make fun of someone or make jokes about them, either in a playful way or to upset them; to separate the fibers of something; to ruffle a person’s or animal’s hair by combing
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
influential	adj: having significant impact or power on someone or something
vocabulary	n: the words used by a language, group, or individual; the knowledge and understanding of words and their meanings that a person possesses
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
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
graffiti	n: writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place
ever-present	adj: always existing or noticeable; constant, ubiquitous, or pervasive
element	n: a fundamental or essential part of something
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
density	n: the quality of compactness of a substance
characterize	v: to describe the distinctive nature or features of someone or something; to be a distinguishing feature of
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
phantasmagoria	n: a rapidly changing sequence or grouping of images, often surreal or fantastic in nature; an illusion or hallucination
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
resin	n: a sticky, viscous substance typically obtained from trees and plants, particularly conifers and evergreens; a material used in the manufacture of adhesives, plastics, and other products, particularly those that require stiffness or abrasion resistance
envision	v: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future
carcass	n: the dead body of an animal, especially one that has been killed for food
rickshaw	n: a light two- or three-wheeled passenger carriage, typically pulled by a human runner or cyclist, commonly used in some Asian cities as a mode of transportation
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
riot	n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
spin	v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented
miniature	adj: being on a very small scale
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
delicate	adj: very fine, subtle, and pleasing; easily broken or damaged or destroyed
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
increasingly	adv: more and more
ambitious	adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth
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
sew	v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
reveal	v: to make known or disclose something that was previously hidden, secret, or unknown; to unveil or show something that was concealed or not visible
unseen	adj: not seen or noticed; not perceived
provocative	adj: arousing anger, interest, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately
reinvent	v: to change something so drastically that it looks to be completely new
opulent	adj: rich and luxurious; characterized by an abundance of wealth and expensive materials
tableau	n: a group of people or objects arranged in a scene that represents a story or a specific situation; a tableau vivant is a live representation of a picture or scene, often used in theater or dance
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
textile	n: any type of cloth made by weaving or felting or knitting
metallic	adj: relating to or resembling metal; having a shiny, silvery, or reflective quality; characterized by strength, durability, or toughness
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
porcupine	n: a large, slow-moving, spiny mammal that is covered in sharp quills and is native to Asia, Africa, and certain parts of the Americas
quill	n: a hard, hollow, and spiky feature found on the skin of some animals, such as porcupines, used for protection and puncturing; a pen made from the shaft of a bird feather, used historically for writing
cheat	v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws
collective	adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
foremost	adj: most important, leading, or prominent
practitioner	n: a person who works in a profession or occupation, such as a doctor, lawyer, or teacher
multimedia	adj: relating to or involving the use or combination of several different media or communication formats, such as text, graphics, audio, and video
frequent	adj: happening constantly
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
theme	n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation
globalization	n: the process by which economies, societies, and cultures around the world become increasingly integrated and interconnected through the rapid exchange of goods, services, ideas, and people across international borders
urbanization	n: the process of population growth and physical expansion of cities, often involving increased migration from rural areas and the development of urban infrastructure and culture
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
culprit	n: someone who is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing
alpha	n: the first letter in the Greek alphabet; in social and group dynamics, the highest or most dominant member of a group or social hierarchy
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
realistic	adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve
canvas	n: the heavy, closely woven fabric used for making tents, sails, etc. and by artists for painting on
stainless	adj: resistant to staining or discoloration; not affected or damaged by contact with dirt, water, or other substances; clean and hygienic
steel	n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
container	n: a receptacle or object used to hold, store, or transport something; a large standardized metal box that is used for transporting goods by sea or land
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
mundane	adj: very ordinary and therefore lacking interest or excitement
glob	n: a small, round mass or lump; a drop or blob of liquid or viscous substance
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
incorporate	v: to include something as a part of a larger entity
colossal	adj: extremely large and impressive
ethereal	adj: delicate, light, and airy; extremely refined or subtle; heavenly or spiritual
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
muslin	n: a lightweight cotton fabric that is typically plain-woven and often used for making garments and curtains
dye	v: to color a textile or hair by immersing it in a colored liquid or substance
arrange	v: to plan, prepare for, and carry out something
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
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
consumerism	n: a cultural and economic ideology that places a high value on the consumption and acquisition of goods and services, often associating personal identity or success with material possessions
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
weave	v: to make cloth, a carpet, a basket, etc., by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads at a right angle to them
salvage	n: the act of saving or rescuing something from potential loss or destruction; the property or items that are saved or rescued in this way; (verb) to save, recover, or rescue something from a dangerous, damaged, or deteriorating situation
junk	n: discarded or unused material or objects, often considered worthless or of little value; also used to describe cheap or poorly made items or food that is high in calories but lacking in nutrition
whet	v: to sharpen or hone the edge of a blade or tool; to stimulate or increase someone’s interest, appetite, or desire
appetite	n: a natural desire or craving for food or drink; a strong desire or liking for something
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire