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silicon | n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers | |
valley | n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river | |
superpower | n: a country or nation that has significant global influence or formidable military, economic, or technological strength; a supernatural ability or force capable of extraordinary feats or feats beyond normal human capabilities | |
suit | n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for | |
bullet | n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
rot | v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually | |
collide | v: to hit something violently when moving | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
holy | adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion | |
gadget | n: a small tool or device that is useful for a particular job | |
magical | adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers | |
lifelike | adj: resembling or appearing similar to something alive or real, often realistically or vividly; convincing or authentic in appearance or behavior | |
mannequin | n: a life-sized model of the human body used for displaying clothes, especially in a store window | |
deter | v: to discourage or prevent someone from doing something | |
masculine | adj: having characteristics or an appearance that are usually regarded as typical or appropriate for men | |
convinced | adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion | |
rundown | n: a brief or summary account of something, usually presented in a list or sequence; a state of disrepair or neglect; (adjective) of or relating to a physical object, typically a building or area, which has not been well-maintained and is in a state of disrepair or decay | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
settle | v: to reach an agreement of disagreement | |
alto | n: the second-highest vocal range in choral music, typically sung by the second-highest singers in a choir; a type of saxophone | |
chef | n: a cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel | |
hub | n: the central or main part of a particular place, activity, network, etc.; the central part of a car wheel, fan, propeller, etc., through which the shaft or axle passes | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
anniversary | n: the annual recurrence of a date marking a notable event; a date on which an event occurred in a previous year | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
accomplish | v: to finish or achieve something successfully | |
apparently | adv: based on what you have heard or read | |
etiquette | n: a set of rules and norms governing polite and proper behavior in social situations or professional contexts | |
ballroom | n: a large room for dancing | |
dental | adj: of or relating to teeth | |
fake | adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit | |
vacation | n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure | |
wrangle | n: a noisy or contentious dispute or argument, particularly one involving multiple parties; a physical altercation or brawl; (verb) to have a dispute or argument, often over a trivial matter | |
tangle | n: a confused mass of something twisted together | |
pound | n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces | |
breath | n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
edit | v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
belong | v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place | |
worship | v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god | |
brag | v: to say something in a boastful manner, to impress others, or make oneself feel superior | |
hardware | n: durable tools, machinery, and other equipment; the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other electronic systems | |
software | n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
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 | |
bet | v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something | |
adobe | n: a type of sun-dried brick made from clay and straw, commonly used in the Southwestern United States and other arid regions | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
heritage | n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
ethnicity | n: the cultural characteristics of a particular group, such as language, religion, and traditions, that distinguish them from other groups | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
engine | n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose | |
yang | n: in Chinese philosophy, the masculine or active principle characterized as light and the sun and associated with hardness, dryness, and heat | |
frustration | n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something | |
representation | n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting | |
registration | n: the process of recording or enrolling for a particular course or event; the action or process of officially recording or enrolling something, such as a name or trademark | |
collar | n: a band of material worn around the neck, typically forming part of a shirt or jacket | |
sleeplessness | n: the condition of being unable to sleep or having difficulty sleeping | |
scare | v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened | |
novel | n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before | |
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 | |
contemporary | adj: belonging to the same or present time | |
guarantee | v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met | |
comp | v: short for “compensate,” meaning to give goods or services to someone without asking for payment | |
survey | n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions | |
ratio | n: the relative size or amount of one thing to another, typically expressed in the form of a fraction or decimal | |
offensive | adj: rude in a way that causes someone to feel anger, annoyance, or resentment; for the purpose of attack rather than defense | |
screw | v: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together | |
warn | v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future | |
broth | n: a liquid in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been cooked, used as a base for soups and stews | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
unbeknownst | adv: without the knowledge or awareness of someone; without someone’s knowledge or participation | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
entertainment | n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people | |
grassroots | adj: of or relating to the ordinary people in a society or an organization as constituting a fundamental political and economic group | |
uprising | n: a public rebellion, especially against an established government or authority | |
witness | n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident | |
swell | v: to become larger or more inflated; to become more intense or important | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
debate | n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
stream | n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc. | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
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 | |
tissue | n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
lobby | n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation | |
selfie | n: a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam to share on social media | |
intimate | adj: having a very close friendship, personal | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
pride | n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements | |
intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
script | n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
crumb | n: a small particle or fragment of food or other substance, often one that has broken off from a larger piece; a very small amount or portion of something | |
circumstance | n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
messy | adj: disorganized and untidy | |
symphony | n: a long musical composition in Western classical music for orchestra, usually with three or four main parts called movements | |
destiny | n: the events that will inevitably happen to a particular person or thing in the future | |
spur | n: a thing that encourages someone to do something; any sharply pointed projection; (verb) to incite or stimulate someone or something | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
meme | n: a cultural idea, value, or pattern of behavior that is passed from one generation to another by imitation rather than genetic means; (as an Internet meme) an image, a video, a piece of text, etc. that is remixed, copied, and circulated in a shared cultural experience online | |
underestimate | v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is | |
generosity | n: the fact or quality of being willing to do kind things or give somebody money, gifts, or time freely | |
refuse | v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
chamber | n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament | |
leap | v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward | |
courage | n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous | |
forge | v: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star |