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etchv: to carve, cut, or engrave (a design or text) into a hard surface; to corrode, erode or eat away at a metal surface using acid or another chemical substance to create a design or pattern
feen: a sum of money charged for a particular service
scholarshipn: a grant or payment made to support a student’s education usually awarded based on academic or other achievements
educatev: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc.
excelv: to be extremely good at or proficient in doing something
arrangev: to plan, prepare for, and carry out something
advantagen: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
decidev: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
appointmentn: a formal arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place, especially for a reason connected with their work; the act of putting a person into a job or position of responsibility
difficultyn: a condition or state that causes problems
trepidationn: a feeling of fear, anxiety, or apprehension about something uncertain or unknown; a state of alarm or nervousness that results from anticipating something frightening or dangerous
braveadj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
chambern: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament
dissuadev: to persuade someone not to do something; to discourage or deter someone from a course of action
professionn: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
abackadv: to be very surprised or shocked by somebody or something
persistentadj: continuing firmly or obstinately in the course of action despite difficulty or opposition; lasting or enduring without fading or being lost over time
appointv: to give someone a job or role, especially as a public official or member of an organization; to arrange or decide on a time or a place
judgen: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
chiefadj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
mentionv: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
fiancen: a person who is engaged to be married
dowryn: property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage, traditionally in some cultures
celebratev: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
vanillan: a tropical climbing orchid of the genus Vanilla, particularly vanilla planifolia native to Mexico and Central America; a flavor derived from the vanilla bean, often used as a sweetening agent or condiment in desserts and beverages
cashewn: a type of nut that grows on trees native to Brazil, with a creamy texture and mild, sweet flavor, often used in cooking and snacking
suitableadj: fit or appropriate; proper; adapted
cursen: a rude or offensive word or an expression that is not polite and shows that you are very angry
inheritancen: the money, property, etc., that someone gives you when they die; (genetics) attributes acquired via biological heredity from ancestors
briden: a woman on her wedding day; a woman who is about to be married or has recently been married
wealthn: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
consistv: to be composed or made up of
jewelryn: decorative ornaments made of precious metals, gemstones, or other materials, worn as personal adornment, which can include items such as necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, and brooches
propertyn: a thing or things that belong to someone
groomv: to clean, brush, and care for the fur or feathers of an animal; to prepare oneself or someone else for a special event or occasion; to make something neat
prevalencen: the state or condition of being widespread or common; the extent or frequency of occurrence of a disease or condition in a given population at a specific time
negotiatev: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
parn: a state of being equal to someone or something
ceremonyn: a formal event or ritual, often religious or solemn
trauman: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
bankruptadj: unable to pay one’s debts; having been reduced to a state of financial ruin; lacking in something essential or fundamental
extortionn: the act of obtaining something, often money, through force, threats, or coercion
resortn: a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose; (verb) to turn to or take a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one, to resolve a difficult circumstance
feticiden: the act of causing the death of a fetus, either intentionally or unintentionally, often used to refer to a criminal act of causing the death of an unborn child
infantn: a baby or very young child
eviladj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
prohibitionn: the act of not allowing something, or an order that does so, especially by law or authority
displayv: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
ostentatiousadj: characterized by a display of wealth, knowledge, or possessions meant to impress or attract attention; intended to be showy or flashy
functionn: 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
feastn: a large meal, typically one served on a special occasion
rejectv: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
illegaladj: not allowed by law
supremeadj: highest in rank, level, or importance
sacrificen: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important
communaladj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
attituden: the way you think and feel about someone or something
patriarchaladj: relating to or characteristic of a society or system in which men hold the dominant roles and positions of power; male-dominated
mindsetn: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
processn: 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
fast-forwardv: to advance or move forward in time or progress, particularly in a rapid or accelerated manner; to increase the playback speed of a recording
succeedv: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor
acquirev: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself
assertv: to state something firmly and confidently, often in a way that is intended to convince others that it is true
incidentn: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens
dividev: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
siblingn: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents
protestn: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
relinquishv: to give up power, control, or possession
deedn: something that people do or cause to happen; a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
insistv: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
coercev: to force, pressure, or compel someone to do something against their will or better judgment; to use threatening or intimidating tactics to persuade someone to comply with one’s demands
spoilv: to ruin the taste, appearance, or quality of something; to become or cause something to become rotten or bad
relationn: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
nataladj: relating to birth or the place of one’s birth; connected with the beginning or origin of something
deprivev: to take away something from someone
adamantadj: having a very strong determination to do something and refusing to be influenced or persuaded; (noun) a legendary rock that is very hard and impossible to crush
withdrawv: to remove or take back something; to stop participating in something
widenv: to become or make something broader, wider, more extensive
ancestraladj: related to or connected with members of your family from the past
legitimateadj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
screamv: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
flamen: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger
in-lawn: a relative by marriage, such as a mother-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law
summarizev: to give a brief statement of the most important facts or ideas about something
awarenessn: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
blackmailn: the act of demanding money or something else in return for not revealing embarrassing or damaging information
emotionaladj: relating to people’s feelings
brothn: a liquid in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been cooked, used as a base for soups and stews
confidencen: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
deservev: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
mantran: a word or phrase, often repeated, that is used as a focus for the mind during meditation
appealn: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
discriminatev: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
nurturev: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
nourishv: to provide a person, an animal, or plant with food to make them grow and stay healthy
burdenn: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
destinyn: the events that will inevitably happen to a particular person or thing in the future
darev: to have the courage to do something
gendern: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
resistv: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
retaliatev: to respond to an action or attack with a similar action, especially one that is intended to harm or punish the other person
injusticen: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
bondn: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
traditionn: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
sunlightn: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun