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crushv: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
eventuallyadv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
settlev: to reach an agreement of disagreement
mathematicsn: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
decidev: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
graphicsn: images, designs, or drawings used in websites, books, magazines, etc.
animationn: the technique of photographing successive drawings or positions of puppets or models to create an illusion of movement when the film is shown as a sequence; enthusiasm and energy in the way you look or behave
transfixv: to cause someone to become motionless or spellbound, often through shock or amazement; to pierce or impale with a pointed object
fireworkn: a device that produces a colorful display of light and sound when it is ignited
magicn: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
studion: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
executev: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc.
dimensionn: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
fascinatev: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
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
roughadj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface
softwaren: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
shadown: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
balancen: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
adjustv: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better.
utterlyadv: completely or absolutely
suddenlyadv: quickly and unexpectedly
moodn: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind
appealingadj: attractive or exciting; evoking a positive response or desire; having qualities that are likely to encourage someone to like or enjoy something
monstern: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
incredibleadj: unbelievable; enormous
untetheredadj: not tied or secured to anything; free to move or roam without restriction or confinement
artisticadj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
chaosn: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control
unbelievableadj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising
movementn: 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
jarn: a cylindrical container, typically made of glass, metal, or pottery, with a wide mouth and a screwed or sealed lid, used for storing food, liquids, and other materials
tetherv: to tie or secure an animal, person, or object with a rope, chain, or other similar devices to prevent it from moving too far away; (noun) a rope or chain used to tie up or restrain an animal, such as a horse or dog
backbonen: the spinal column of a vertebrate; a symbolic representation of strength and resilience
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
recognizableadj: easy to become aware of or identify
underwateradv: below or under the surface of the water
developv: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
clipn: 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
recreatev: to make something that existed previously happen or appear to exist again
criticn: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
mimicv: to imitate someone’s speech, movement, or behavior, especially to make others laugh
physicsn: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
visibleadj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
wavelengthn: the distance between two points in the same phase in consecutive cycles of a wave
depthn: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
surgen: a sudden and great increase of something, such as a feeling, the amount or number, etc.
swellv: to become larger or more inflated; to become more intense or important
invisibleadj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
particulateadj: consisting of small particles, especially those that are suspended in a fluid or air
causticadj: sharply critical or sarcastic, often in a way that is hurtful or damaging to others; capable of burning, corroding, dissolving, or eating away by chemical action
ribbonn: a long, narrow strip or band of fabric, often used for decoration or tying things together; a symbol or badge representing a particular honor or award
crestn: a peak or ridge, especially on a mountain or wave; a decorative tuft or topknot
ripplen: a small wave on the surface of a liquid, typically caused by an object falling into it or a slight wind
fogn: a thick cloud consisting of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air at or near the Earth’s surface; a weather condition in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of water
beamn: 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
cuen: a signal, gesture, or action that provides information or direction for someone else to act or respond; a reminder or prompt for someone to do something
disappearv: to cease to exist or be visible
subtleadj: not readily apparent or visible
magicaladj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
sparklev: to emit or reflect bright flashes of light, especially with animation and joy
beholdv: to look at and observe with attention
accurateadj: correct and exact in all details
suitn: 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
leewayn: the amount of freedom to move or act that is allowed in a situation; the difference between the expected and actual performance or results
traditionallyadv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way
harborn: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession
rollv: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
believableadj: able to be accepted or easily believed; convincing or plausible
immersev: to become fully involved in a particular activity; to dip or submerge in a liquid, especially so that they or it are entirely covered
convincingadj: able to make someone believe that something is true
binocularn: (often used in plural form) a device or instrument designed for use with both eyes simultaneously, enabling a viewer to see objects in a three-dimensional perspective and with greater depth perception; (adjective) relating to or involving both eyes, especially when viewing through a device such as a pair of binoculars; involving or requiring the use of both eyes
practicallyadv: almost or nearly
opticaladj: of or relating to or light or the ability to see; (noun) the science of light and vision, and to instruments and techniques used in the study and application of light
devicen: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
traditionn: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
dialoguen: a conversation in a book, play, or film
animatev: to make something full of interest and energy
emotionn: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
tripleadj: consisting of three items or people; three times as great or many
lensn: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation
messn: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
glassyadj: resembling glass in appearance or texture; smooth, shiny, and hard
fundamentaladj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
convincev: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
maintainv: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
concaveadj: curving inward like the inside of a bowl
convexadj: having a surface or outline that curves outward, like the exterior of a ball; having a shape that bulges or curves outward
specificadj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
even: (also as “Eve”) the day or period of time immediately preceding a particular event; the biblical figure who was the first woman and wife of Adam, according to the Jewish and Christian faiths
fakeadj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
abstractadj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
eurekan: exclamation of triumph on discovering something; realization or sudden insight
accidentallyadv: by chance or without planning
leakv: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container
aperturen: an opening or hole, especially one that is narrow or slitlike
bladen: the flat part of a knife, weapon, or machine with a very thin edge used for cutting
pokev: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger
recognizev: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
irisn: the colored part of the eye that surrounds the pupil; a flower with showy petals, named for its resemblance to the eye’s iris
pupiln: the black circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye, through which light enters the eye; a student in school or university
essentiallyadv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
unexpectedadj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
unlockv: to open something, such as a door, window, etc., usually using a key
discoveryn: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
jellyfishn: a marine creature with a soft, jelly-like body and tentacles for stinging
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
visionn: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
pacificadj: peaceful in character or intent; tending to lessen or avoid conflict; calm or soothing in manner or tone; (noun, as “Pacific”) the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions
flounderv: to struggle or stumble awkwardly; to move or act clumsily or in confusion; to be in a difficult or uncertain situation
normn: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
conversationn: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
percentagen: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
brainn: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
stranglev: to choke or suffocate someone by compressing their neck; to inhibit or suppress something, such as a movement or idea
frustrationn: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
undulatingadj: having a rising and falling motion or appearance like waves; marked by a smooth, wavelike movement
excitev: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
silentadj: without any or little sound
uncomfortableadj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
doomn: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided
clapv: to hit your hands together and make a short and loud noise, mainly to show your approval or praise
amazingadj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
storytellingn: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
interweavev: to combine or blend substantive parts or elements; to interlace; to mix or intermingle
elevatev: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position