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reflection | n: the act of thinking deeply about something, or the ability to think deeply; the image of something that is seen in a mirror or other reflective surface | |
academic | adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
retreat | n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life | |
shed | v: to get rid of something as superfluous or unwanted; to cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; (noun) an outbuilding with a single story, mainly used for shelter or storage | |
suspect | v: to consider anything to be actual or probable | |
jerry | adj: a slang term referring to something that is improvised, makeshift, or of poor quality; jerry-rigged | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
lift | v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position | |
ridicule | n: speech or behavior that makes fun of or mocks someone or something; teasing, sarcasm, or scornful remarks that are intended to belittle or humiliate; (verb) to mock, criticize, or make fun of someone or something in a scornful or derisive way | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
ant | n: a very small insect that lives under the ground or in a mound in highly organized groups | |
fantasy | n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen | |
apartment | n: a self-contained living unit within a larger building or complex, typically consisting of one or more rooms or an open space used for living, cooking, and sleeping | |
splinter | n: a small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or other material that has broken off from a larger piece; a fragment or small piece that has separated from something larger | |
slice | n: a flat, often thin, piece of bread, meat, cheese, etc., that has been cut from a larger piece; a wound made by cutting | |
shard | n: a small, sharp piece of something that has been broken, especially a material like glass, pottery, or metal | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
shanty | n: a small, crudely built, usually temporary house or dwelling; often used to describe a rough or inexpensive structure | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
crude | adj: being in an unrefined or natural state; (noun) the unprocessed form of oil | |
merry | adj: cheerful and lively, often with a sense of joyfulness or celebration; characterized by a happy or festive mood | |
seesaw | n: a long, narrow board balanced on a fulcrum or pivot point, often used as a toy or play equipment in a children’s playground | |
lad | n: a young boy or man, often used in an informal or affectionate way | |
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 | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
educate | v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc. | |
molecular | adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds) | |
gentle | adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild | |
commit | v: to do something illegal or wrong | |
peter | v: to fail or lose power, efficiency, or value gradually before coming to an end | |
underneath | adv: under or below something else | |
microscope | n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye | |
crush | v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller | |
jagged | adj: having a rough and sharply uneven surface or outline | |
frame | n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window | |
fiber | n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile | |
beneath | adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something | |
sharpen | v: to make something, usually a blade or point, sharp or sharper; to enhance or improve the clarity, focus, or effectiveness of something | |
needle | n: a thin, pointed object typically used for sewing or medical purposes; a metal or plastic instrument used for administering injections or drawing blood | |
blade | n: the flat part of a knife, weapon, or machine with a very thin edge used for cutting | |
nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
heartbeat | n: the regular movement or sound of the heart as it sends blood around the body; an animating or vital unifying force | |
inhale | v: to breathe in air or a different substance, such as smoke | |
rub | v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure | |
tweeze | v: to pluck or remove hairs, particularly from the face or other sensitive areas, using a pair of tweezers (= a small hand-held tool used for grasping and manipulating small objects with precision) or other specialized tools | |
clip | n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip | |
groove | n: a long, narrow cut or depression in a hard material or surface; a particular style of popular music characterized by a strong and repetitive rhythm | |
friction | n: the force that opposes motion between two objects in contact, especially by producing heat and wear, and is proportional to the normal force between the objects | |
instrument | n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work | |
catapult | n: a device used to hurl an object a long distance | |
atmosphere | n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work | |
breath | n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs | |
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 | |
stretch | v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking | |
beam | n: a long, sturdy piece of timber, metal, or other material used to support a structure or span a distance; a ray or stream of light emitted by a source | |
balcony | n: a platform projecting from the wall of a building and surrounded by a railing, providing an outdoor space | |
spider | n: a small, eight-legged creature that spins webs to catch insects as food; a computer program that systematically browses the World Wide Web for purposes of web indexing | |
attach | v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another | |
insane | adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill | |
occupy | v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time | |
mite | n: a tiny arachnid-like creature that is related to ticks and spiders and often lives as a parasite on plants or animals | |
argument | n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute | |
argue | v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others | |
warn | v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future | |
nylon | n: a synthetic material used for making clothes, ropes, brushes, etc. | |
pluck | v: to pull or draw something, especially with sudden force or effort; to strip of feathers | |
slight | adj: very small in degree or amount | |
process | n: 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 | |
manipulate | v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way | |
barrier | n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective | |
cellophane | n: a thin, transparent material made from cellulose, commonly used as a packaging material or for wrapping items | |
moving | adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy | |
static | adj: not moving or not capable of moving, not changing or not capable of changing | |
electrify | v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something | |
interfere | v: to get involved in and prevent a process or activity from continuing | |
sweat | n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress | |
drip | v: to fall in drops or make it fall in drops; (noun) liquid or moisture that falls in drops | |
carve | v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply | |
sculpt | v: to create a work of art by carving, casting, or other shaping techniques | |
paintbrush | n: a tool used for applying paint or other liquid substances to a surface, typically consisting of bristles or synthetic fibers attached to a handle | |
insect | n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections | |
creature | n: a living being, especially an animal | |
hymn | n: a song of praise or worship, especially one in a religious service or ceremony | |
blob | n: a small amount or drop of a thick liquid or sticky substance | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
approximately | adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time | |
rough | adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface | |
estimate | v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something | |
anticipate | v: to expect or predict that something will happen; to tell in advance | |
aphid | n: a tiny insect that feeds on the sap of plants and can cause damage or diseases to plants, often found in large colonies | |
quarter | n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion | |
chariot | n: a two-wheeled horse-drawn battle vehicle used in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome for warfare and racing | |
sunlight | n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
standing | adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation | |
mad | adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry | |
flake | n: a small, thin piece or layer of something, often with a flat or irregular shape; a person who is unreliable or inconsistent | |
rein | n: a long, narrow strap attached to a horse’s bit, used to control the animal while riding; a means of controlling or limiting something or someone’s actions and behavior; (verb) to control or restrain something, especially something that is becoming excessive or out of control | |
symmetrical | adj: having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts | |
rear | adj: at, toward, or near the back part of something; (verb) to look after a child until it is an adult | |
statue | n: a sculpture of a person or animal, typically made of stone or metal, that is intended to represent the subject in a lifelike or symbolic way | |
torch | n: a portable device that produces a flame, typically one that is used to light a fire or a candle | |
grain | n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance | |
sand | n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action | |
microscopic | adj: tiny; exceedingly precise and detail-oriented; of or used in microscopy | |
diamond | n: a precious stone made from pure carbon, typically transparent and colorless but possibly tinted in various colors; a shape or arrangement resembling the geometric form of a diamond | |
hulk | n: a large, abandoned, and decaying structure or object, often referring to a ship or building; a person or animal who is large and clumsy or who appears physically imposing but lacks strength or agility | |
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 | |
thread | n: a fine cord of natural or synthetic fibers or filaments, such as cotton or nylon, used in sewing, knitting, or weaving; a series of connected messages or comments on a social media platform or online forum, often related to a particular topic; a sequence or line of events, ideas, or actions that are connected or related; (verb) to pass a thread through a needle or other small opening, in preparation for sewing or stitching | |
shove | v: to push someone or something in a rough way | |
glue | n: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials | |
grimace | v: to make a facial expression that shows pain, disgust, or discomfort; (noun) a facial expression that shows pain or disgust, marked by wrinkling of the forehead, tightness of the face, and twisting of the mouth | |
micron | n: a unit of measurement equal to one-millionth of a meter, used for measuring the size of particles and microorganisms | |
rig | v: to prepare or set up something in a certain way, typically in a carefully planned or fraudulent manner; to equip with sails or masts | |
strand | n: a very thin natural or synthetic thread, wire, hair, etc.; (verb) to leave or drive a vessel, fish, etc., aground or ashore | |
plank | n: a long, flat piece of wood or other material that is used for construction or as a platform; an exercise in which a person holds their body in a straight line supported by their hands and toes | |
surgery | n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures | |
operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something | |
particle | n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance | |
scraping | n: the act of removing a thin layer of material from a surface, often to clean or smooth it; a sound or sensation that is produced by something being removed or rubbed against another surface; (of computer technology) the automated extraction or collection of data from websites | |
painstaking | adj: cautious and correct, and requiring a significant amount of effort | |
packaging | n: the process, materials, or container used to wrap or contain a product for distribution, storage, or sale; the design or appearance of a product’s packaging |