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waltzn: a ballroom dance in triple time that originated in Vienna and is characterized by a flowing, graceful style and a strong accent on the first beat of each measure
replacementn: the act of replacing something with something else, especially that is newer or better; a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
princessn: the daughter of a monarch; the wife or widow of a prince; woman or girl considered to be particularly good or admirable
walkie-talkien: a portable two-way radio communication device typically used for short-range voice communication
pretensionn: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
backyardn: a whole space behind and belonging to a house
devicen: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
elfn: a mythical creature typically depicted as a small, mischievous being with pointed ears and magical powers
workshopn: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group
hoodn: a covering for the head and neck, especially one attached to a garment
softwaren: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
engineern: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
siliconn: 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
valleyn: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
hackv: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks
atomicadj: of or relating to atom (= the smallest component of an element)
chemistryn: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
heron: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
electronn: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge
communicatev: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
convincev: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
insaneadj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill
addictiveadj: causing a strong desire or compulsion to use or consume repeatedly, often to the point of dependency or harm; habit-forming
superhighwayn: a large, wide road designed for high-speed traffic
shinyadj: reflecting light and having a bright and smooth surface
paperweightn: a small, heavy object, often made of glass or metal, that is designed to hold down papers or other items on a desk or table; an object, usually an electronic device or piece of machinery, that is non-functional or useless for its intended purpose
displayv: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
vividadj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind
organicadj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
polymern: a substance composed of macromolecules (= large groups of atoms) made from many smaller and simpler molecules
embeddedadj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
electrifyv: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
batteryn: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
intenseadj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
chemicaladj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
principlen: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
traditionn: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
electroden: either of two points or ends of a conductor at which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region
footprintn: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface
selfien: a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam to share on social media
rechargev: to restore the energy or power of something by supplying it with more energy or power; to refresh or renew oneself by rest or sleep
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
electricaladj: relating to electricity
outletn: a means of release or expression, often for emotions or energy; a place of business that sells goods directly to customers; a device or opening through which something can flow out
adhesiven: a sticky substance used to hold things together
bindv: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
withstandv: to resist the effect or impact of something
frequentadj: happening constantly
millenniumn: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
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
brainn: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
componentn: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
circuitn: (in electrical engineering) an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow; a journey or route around a particular place or area
preferv: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
biologyn: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
metaphorn: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
motherboardn: the main circuit board in a computer or other electronic device that contains the central processing unit (CPU), memory, and other essential components that allow the device to function
beneathadv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
sleekadj: smooth and glossy in appearance or texture; streamlined and elegant in design or form; characterized by a polished or refined style or appearance
praisen: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something
deservev: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
transistorn: a semiconductor device that can be used to amplify or switch electronic signals and power which is an essential component in modern electronics
chipn: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
capacitorn: a device that is placed inside electronic equipment such as televisions and radios and that stores electrical charge
resistv: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
hardwaren: durable tools, machinery, and other equipment; the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other electronic systems
spooln: a cylindrical device with a flange at one or both ends, containing a hollow center and used to wind or store wire, thread, tape, film, or other flexible materials
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
relyv: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
positv: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration
spheren: a round object or geometric shape that is three-dimensional and symmetrical around a central point; a particular aspect or scope of life or activity
insulatev: to protect something by interposing material that prevents heat, noise, electricity, etc.
negativeadj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
formaldehyden: a colorless, flammable liquid with a strong, pungent smell used as a preservative and in the manufacture of various products
distinctadj: noticeable from something else of a similar type
odorn: a distinctive or unpleasant smell; a scent or aroma that can be sensed through the sense of smell
preservev: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
redoxn: a chemical reaction in which there is a transfer of electrons from one molecule to another, resulting in a change in the oxidation state (or degree of electron loss or gain) of one or more atoms
metallicadj: relating to or resembling metal; having a shiny, silvery, or reflective quality; characterized by strength, durability, or toughness
conductv: to organize and carry out a particular activity
shrinkv: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
absolutelyadv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
pantsn: an item of clothing that covers the lower part of the body and each leg separately, typically with a waistband and two legs
micronn: a unit of measurement equal to one-millionth of a meter, used for measuring the size of particles and microorganisms
nanoscaleadj: on a scale that can be measured in nanometres (= one billionth of a meter); on a very small scale
magicn: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
electromagneticadj: of or relating to the magnetism produced by electric charge in motion
rayn: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy
accidentn: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
lithographn: a printmaking process that involves creating a design on a flat stone or metal plate, transferring the design to paper using ink, and then printing multiple copies of the design
radiationn: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health
cramv: to force or try to fit a large amount of information into a short time, especially in preparation for an examination; to force or try to fit a large amount of something into a small space
substraten: a substance or layer from which an organism grows and lives and by which an organism is supported; a substance on which an enzyme or ferment act
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
maskv: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
featn: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
exposev: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence
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
reactionn: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
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
exposedadj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
miniatureadj: being on a very small scale
convincedadj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
wrapv: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
extractn: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
wirelessadj: of or relating a connection or communication that does not require a physical wire or cable, often through the use of radio waves or electromagnetic signals
commercen: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
excitev: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
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
opposedadj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
plainadj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
destinationn: the place to which someone or something is going or being sent; the ultimate purpose or goal of a journey or action
traditionallyadv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way
roughadj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface
stickv: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
ripv: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly
installv: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position
appn: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
complexityn: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
drilln: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
tunneln: an underground or underwater passage, typically for trains or cars
straightadj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
interruptv: to say or do something that causes someone to stop in their speech or action
underlyingadj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly
nookn: a small corner, alcove, or recess, especially one in a room or garden providing a seat or space for quiet
crannyn: a small, narrow opening or crack, especially in a wall or rock
latchn: a device for holding a door or gate closed, typically a sliding bar or bolt
structuraladj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything
integrityn: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided
gluen: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials
industriousadj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
inherentadj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
adhesionn: the action or process of sticking to something; the physical force that holds surfaces together, especially in the case of two different materials that are in contact with each other
physicistn: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics
skyrocketv: to rapidly ascend to a very high level; increase rapidly;
handlev: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
imaginaryadj: existing only in someone’s mind
peanutn: a type of legume that grows underground and is widely cultivated and consumed as a food source
allergyn: a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system, characterized by an exaggerated response to certain allergens, such as pollens, foods, and drugs
consumev: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
efficientadj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
calorien: unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius at atmospheric pressure, used by nutritionists to measure how much energy food will produce
pregnantadj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
poundn: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
atomn: the smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element, composed of a nucleus and one or more electrons bound to the nucleus
innovationn: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
decidev: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
sidekickn: a person who is closely associated with and supports another person, especially in a work or professional capacity; a person who is a close and loyal companion
captainn: the leader of a group of people, especially who is in charge of a ship or aircraft

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