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confusionn: the state of being mixed up or unclear, or the state of disorder or uncertainty
spotlightn: a beam of light used to illuminate a particular area or person
commandn: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something
naturallyadv: as might be expected; by natural manners
backgroundn: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
analyzev: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
observev: 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
comfortn: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
referv: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
blanketn: a large piece of soft material used to cover or wrap a person or thing to keep them warm; (adjective) broad in scope or content
photographn: 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
nomadicadj: moving from one location to another rather than staying in one place all of the time
creativeadj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
professionn: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
assumev: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
judgmentn: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
tangibleadj: real and concrete; able to be perceived, especially able to be touched; (of business assets) having physical substance and intrinsic monetary value
grabv: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
portraitn: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face
ridiculousadj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
depictv: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
surrealadj: strange and unreal; having an oddly dreamlike quality
presidentn: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
electv: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
rallyv: a public meeting of a group of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
tremendousadj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
emotionaladj: relating to people’s feelings
advocaten: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
representv: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
conversationn: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
relatev: 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
celebrityn: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry
iconn: 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
numerousadj: amounting to a large indefinite number
interactv: to communicate or react with somebody
cross-countryadj: relating to or taking place across the open country rather than on roads or tracks; involving travel by foot, horse, or vehicle over rough terrain or through wilderness areas; (noun) a long-distance race or journey that takes place over rough or varied terrain, such as hills, forests, or fields
fulfillv: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
backstoryn: the history and events that occur before the main events of a story or the history and details of a person or thing that are not widely known
abridgev: to shorten or condense a book, a play, a speech, etc., while maintaining its essence
episoden: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness
relativeadj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
utmostadj: greatest in degree, extent, or intensity; of the highest or greatest importance, significance, or priority
privilegen: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
involvev: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
demonn: an evil spirit, supernatural being or entity often depicted as malevolent or harmful
necessarilyadv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
mereadj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
casualtyn: a person who has been killed or injured in a war, accident, or other disasters; a victim
depressionn: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
addictionn: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
resentmentn: bitterness or indignation at being treated unfairly
overwhelmv: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
diagnosev: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
cancern: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
survivev: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
screwdrivern: a tool used for turning screws, typically consisting of a handle and a metal rod with a flattened tip that fits into the slot on the head of a screw; a popular cocktail made with vodka and orange juice
identityn: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
stripv: 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.
intellectn: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
immediacyn: the quality of being immediate, close, or present; the sense of urgency or importance; the act of responding or attending to something promptly
collaboratev: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
bubblen: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
interactionn: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
soberadj: not drunk or affected by alcohol; dignified in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
estrangedadj: separated or alienated from someone or something that was once familiar or close; emotionally detached or distant due to a breakdown in a relationship or connection
graduaten: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
colliern: a coal miner or worker in the coal industry; a ship that transports coal
echon: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff
craftn: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
uncomfortableadj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
dialoguen: a conversation in a book, play, or film
proximityn: the state or quality of being near or close to something or someone in distance or time
immersionn: the act of putting someone or something into a liquid completely; the state of being completely involved in a subject or activity
surprisinglyadv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
fantasyn: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
relationn: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
bondn: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
incapableadj: unable to do, control, or achieve something
therapyn: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
communicatev: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
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
spontaneouslyadv: in a way that is natural, not planned or forced, and often sudden
anxietyn: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
stagnantadj: not flowing or circulating; standing still; stagnant water
withdrawv: to remove or take back something; to stop participating in something
frustrationn: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
destinationn: the place to which someone or something is going or being sent; the ultimate purpose or goal of a journey or action
pivotaladj: relating to or acting as a pivot or central point; crucial or essential to the success or outcome of something
catharsisn: a release or purging of emotional or psychological tension, often through artistic or creative experiences or expressions
downloadv: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device
hookn: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook
appn: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
hesitationn: the act of pausing or being slow before saying or doing something, especially because you feel uncertain or nervous
utilizev: to use something for a practical purpose in an effective way
communaladj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
gayadj: homosexual; happy, carefree
queeradj: strange or odd, typically in an interesting or attractive way
variationn: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said
creepyadj: causing an uneasy feeling of fear or unease
loneadj: solitary or single
casualadj: relaxed and informal in manner or dress, not planned or expected; not involving commitment or seriousness
mentionv: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
accidentn: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
traitn: a particular feature of your nature
criticn: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
occasionallyadv: now and then; sometimes but not often
appraisev: to assess or evaluate the value, quality, or condition of something or someone, often in a professional or organized manner
sensitiveadj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
impulsiveadj: acting suddenly without any planning and without considering the effects they may have
contradictoryadj: containing or consisting of conflicting or incompatible elements
reclaimv: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back
denominatorn: the number below the line in a fraction
strugglev: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
achievementn: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
vulnerableadj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally