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Word	Meaning	Advanced
increasingly	adv: more and more
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
characterless	adj: lacking distinctive features or qualities; unremarkable; lacking in character or personality
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
boring	adj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull
monotonous	adj: lacking in variety, excitement, or interest; repetitive and tedious
dull	adj: not interesting or exciting; not bright, vivid, or shiny; not active, brisk, or sharp
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
shiny	adj: reflecting light and having a bright and smooth surface
inhuman	adj: lacking human qualities, such as compassion, kindness, or understanding; cruel, brutal, or without regard for others’ suffering or dignity
mechanical	adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
inevitably	adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented
mantra	n: a word or phrase, often repeated, that is used as a focus for the mind during meditation
unnecessary	adj: not needed or required; not essential or important
decoration	n: the act of adding something that is intended to make something more attractive; an award or honor that is given to someone in recognition of their achievements
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
indifferent	adj: having no strong feelings or preferences one way or the other, neutral
instinctively	adv: as a matter of nature or intuition rather than thought or training
lump	n: a small, irregularly shaped mass or piece, typically of a soft substance such as coal, flour, or dough
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
simplistic	adj: oversimplified or lacking in complexity or depth; characterized by an attempt to explain something complex or multifaceted with overly vague or simple terms
devoid	adj: completely lacking or free from something
alarm	n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
societal	adj: relating to society or social relationships
likelihood	n: the probability or chance that something will happen or be the case
sinister	adj: giving the impression that something bad or evil is happening or will happen
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
unfold	v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown
immense	adj: extremely large or great
emphasis	n: particular importance or significance that is given to something
aviation	n: the activity or process of designing, building, flying, and maintaining aircraft
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
greenhouse	n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
emission	n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
whopping	adj: extremely large, impressive, or noteworthy; it can also be used to describe a surprise or shock
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
deconstruct	v: to break something down into its separate parts to interpret or analyze it; to interpret or analyze a text, an artwork, etc. to show that there is no fixed meaning
reconstruct	v: to build or form something again that has been damaged or destroyed
demolish	v: to completely destroy or tear down a building, structure, or other entity; to ruin or eliminate the effectiveness or power of something
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
straightforward	adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
ego	n: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one
regulation	n: an official rule made and maintained by a government or some other authority; the act of controlling or directing something according to a rule
quo	n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue
soulless	adj: having no attractive or exciting character that makes people happy; lacking sensitivity or the capacity for deep feeling
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
splendid	adj: very impressive or beautiful; magnificent
characterful	adj: having distinctive features or qualities that make something interesting or unique; full of character or personality
acme	n: the highest point or peak; the prime or zenith of something
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
cape	n: a type of long, loose outer garment that covers the back, shoulders, and arms; a headland or promontory extending into the sea or other large body of water
disuse	n: the condition of being unused or not put into practice; the state of something that has fallen out of use or become obsolete
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
silo	n: a tall, cylindrical structure, usually made of concrete or steel, that is used for storing grain, feed, or other dry materials; a system or structure that is isolated or separate from others
maize	n: a cereal grain that is native to the Americas and cultivated in wide varieties for its large, yellow, edible seed and as a feed for livestock
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
contemporary	adj: belonging to the same or present time
disappoint	v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad
invigorate	v: to give energy, enthusiasm, or vitality to something or someone; to revitalize or refresh
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
gigantic	adj: extremely large
tube	n: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
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
belt	v: to sing loudly and forcefully; to hit someone or something hard; (noun) a strip of leather or other material worn to tie or buckle something around the body
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
expose	v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence
idiosyncrasy	n: a distinctive or unique way of functioning, behaving, or thinking that is characteristic of an individual or a group; a peculiar or eccentric habit or behavior
nook	n: a small corner, alcove, or recess, especially one in a room or garden providing a seat or space for quiet
cranny	n: a small, narrow opening or crack, especially in a wall or rock
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
rough	adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
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
virtually	adv: almost completely
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
ceiling	n: a room’s top interior surface
daylight	n: the natural light produced by the sun during the day, especially in contrast to artificial light or darkness
inspiring	adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something
corridor	n: a hallway or passageway, especially one connecting rooms or areas within a building or structure
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
tropical	adj: originating in, located in, or characteristic of the tropics
dictate	v: to state or give order with total authority; to say or read aloud for somebody else to write down or to be recorded
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
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
linger	v: to stay in a place or exist longer than expected
jet	n: a type of aircraft that is powered by one or more jet engines and can fly at high speeds, typically over long distances
lag	v: to move or develop so slowly that you are behind other people, organizations, etc.
treatment	n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness.
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
induce	v: to persuade someone to do something; to cause to act in a specific manner
clinical	adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
greenery	n: plant life, especially lush and flourishing vegetation
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
healing	n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again
dinosaur	n: a large extinct reptile, often with an armored back, long neck, tail, and bony plates on the skin
plywood	n: a strong, flexible, and lightweight engineered wood made of thin layers of wood veneer that have been glued together at alternating, perpendicular angles
slot	n: a long, narrow opening or groove, typically one that is cut into a hard material, that is designed to receive and hold an object in place
slotted	adj: having a narrow opening or groove designed to receive something
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
bulb	n: a rounded underground storage organ of some plants from which the plant grows; the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball
biodiversity	n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
sideways	adv: towards or from the side; with one side forward or to the front; (adjective, of movement) at an angle
structural	adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything
column	n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument
grid	n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
decorate	v: to add beauty or distinction to something by the addition of ornament, art, etc
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
nourishment	n: food or other substances necessary for growth and health
drainage	n: the process of draining or the condition of being drained; the natural or artificial removal of water from an area or a system, usually due to rainfall or melting snow
moisture	n: small amounts of liquid, especially water, that are present in or absorbed by a substance
outdo	v: to do better than someone; to surpass
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
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
embed	v: to fix or set firmly in a surrounding mass
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
desperately	adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency
architectural	adj: of or relating to the design and construction of buildings and other structures and the features and style of such structures
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
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
tolerate	v: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
adjust	v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better.