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beatbox | n: a style of vocal percussion or vocal mimicry in which a person creates rhythmic sounds and beats using their mouth, lips, tongue, and voice; (verb) to create percussive sounds, rhythms, and beats using the mouth, lips, tongue, and voice | |
starry-eyed | adj: having an idealistic or romanticized perspective; full of hope or naivete | |
stoke | v: to add fuel to the fire or furnace; to increase the intensity or strength of something, such as an emotion or conflict | |
unexpected | adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen | |
slightly | adv: in a small degree or extent; a little | |
inflated | adj: swollen or blown up, especially with air or gas; excessively or unreasonably high | |
batter | v: to hit something or someone repeatedly with much force; (noun, baseball) a ballplayer who is batting | |
confident | adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future | |
instantly | adv: immediately | |
vomit | v: to eject food, blood, etc., from the stomach through the mouth; (noun) the matter ejected from the stomach through the mouth | |
induce | v: to persuade someone to do something; to cause to act in a specific manner | |
unfamiliar | adj: not known or recognized; not experienced or encountered before | |
distill | v: to purify or refine; to extract the essential elements | |
essence | n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is | |
rhythm | n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing | |
humming | adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee | |
tune | n: a musical composition or set of musical notes that are played or sung; (verb) to adjust or set something to a specific condition or standard | |
professional | adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful | |
reliant | adj: needing something or something to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed | |
flexibility | n: the quality of changing or being changed easily according to new conditions or situations | |
filter | n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light | |
contemporary | adj: belonging to the same or present time | |
honor | n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone | |
dictate | v: to state or give order with total authority; to say or read aloud for somebody else to write down or to be recorded | |
mechanics | n: the branch of physics that deals with the study of motion, forces, and energy; (mechanic) someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles | |
flap | n: a piece of material attached to a garment, sail, or aircraft which flaps in the wind; (verb) to move in a wavy pattern or with an up-and-down motion | |
dangle | v: to hang or swing loosely, especially in a way that suggests instability or lack of support; to tempt or tantalize by holding out the prospect of something desirable but uncertain | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
metaphor | n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity | |
hood | n: a covering for the head and neck, especially one attached to a garment | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
captivity | n: the situation in which a person or animal is kept in prison or a space that they cannot escape from | |
uncomfortable | adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain | |
browse | v: to shop around in a leisurely and casual way; to look through a book, magazine, Internet, etc., casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular; (of an animal) to feed on plants | |
intimate | adj: having a very close friendship, personal | |
encounter | v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly | |
introductory | adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point | |
specialize | v: to become an expert in a specific career field, study, or business | |
legend | n: an old story that may or may not be accurate regarding some persons and events; a well-known person who is admired by others for a long time, particularly in a particular field | |
larynx | n: an organ in the top of the throat involved in breathing, producing sound | |
surgeon | n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
array | n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive | |
humanly | adv: in a way that is characteristic of or relating to human beings; in a way that is possible for humans to achieve or accomplish | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
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 | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
renowned | adj: famous and respected for great achievements, qualities, etc. | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
squeamish | adj: easily nauseated or disgusted; readily affected by or sensitive to unpleasant or shocking things; excessively fastidious or scrupulous about one’s actions or behavior | |
increment | n: a regular increase in the amount of something, such as money; a process of becoming larger, longer, or more important | |
graphic | adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful | |
stomach | n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach | |
churning | n: the process of mixing or stirring something vigorously, often to create a frothy or creamy texture; a state of upheaval or turbulence, often referring to the stock market or economy | |
bucket | n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids | |
cord | n: a strong, thick, or thin thread or rope; a piece of plastic-coated wire used to transport electricity to a piece of equipment | |
lung | n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing | |
vibrate | v: to move or cause anything to move fast and in small increments from side to side | |
column | n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument | |
trumpet | n: a brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright, penetrating tone; (verb) to announce or praise loudly or publicly | |
mouthpiece | n: the part of a wind instrument that the player blows into; a device or object that is used for communication or expression | |
horn | n: a hard, pointed, often curved part that grows on the top of the heads of some animals, such as sheep and cows; a noisemaker or musical instrument that makes a loud noise when you blow through it | |
sect | n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream | |
torso | n: the human trunk from the neck to the abdomen | |
flatulence | n: the presence of excessive gas in the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in the release of gas through the anus | |
pitch | n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
tissue | n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
dynamics | n: the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of bodies under the action of forces, including the particular case in which a body remains at rest; forces that produce or stimulate movement, growth, or change | |
rigid | adj: extremely strict and difficult to change or adapt; incapable of or resistant to bending | |
laryngoscope | n: a medical instrument used to examine the throat or larynx; a tool used to help visualize the vocal cords during a medical procedure | |
spicy | adj: having a strong, pungent flavor or aroma, typically as a result of containing spices; exciting or thrilling | |
diameter | n: the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference | |
resolve | v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty | |
stroboscope | n: an instrument used for studying motion, particularly for observing rapid or periodic motion, by illuminating the object with intermittent flashes of light that allows it to appear still or move in slow motion | |
trigger | v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function | |
microphone | n: a device that converts sound into an electrical signal used for recording sounds or making the voice louder | |
frequency | n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split | |
flickering | adj: shining or flashing in an unsteady or irregular way; fluctuating or wavering, often with regards to light or flame | |
hertz | n: the unit of frequency, equal to one cycle per second, often used to describe the frequency of electromagnetic waves or electronic signals | |
phase | n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development | |
strobe | n: a device that produces a rapid series of intense flashes of light, often used in photography or entertainment; an instrument for studying the motion of a rapidly moving object by flashing a light on it at regular intervals | |
synchronize | v: to happen or cause to happen at the same time or rate | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
slow-motion | n: an effect in film-making whereby time appears to be slowed down | |
fluid | n: a substance that can flow and is not solid | |
gag | v: to prevent or restrict speech or expression, often through force or intimidation; to bind or cover the mouth to prevent speech; to cause someone to retch or choke; (noun) a device that is placed over someone’s mouth to prevent them from speaking or making noise; an order that prohibits a person or group from discussing a particular topic or sharing certain information with others | |
singe | v: to burn something slightly or superficially, usually by mistake | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
penetrate | v: to pass into or through something, often by overcoming resistance | |
gasp | v: to inhale sharply and audibly, often in response to strong emotion or sensation; to catch one’s breath suddenly, often due to shock or surprise | |
collide | v: to hit something violently when moving | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
damage | v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity | |
whatsoever | adv: not at all; no matter what | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
skinny | adj: having a very thin or slim body; referring to clothing that is tightly fitting and reveals the shape of the body; referring to information or details that are kept secret or confidential | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
whistle | v: to make a high-pitched sound by forcing breath through a small opening, usually with the lips or fingers; (noun) a piece of equipment that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound | |
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 | |
bang | v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise | |
thumb | n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists | |
swap | v: to give something and receive something in trade | |
flexible | adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily | |
script | n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand | |
secondhand | adj: having been previously owned or used by someone else | |
requirement | n: something that is needed or wanted | |
anesthetic | n: a substance that is administered to a person or an animal to produce a loss of sensation or consciousness so that medical or surgical procedures can be performed without causing pain | |
numb | adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity | |
palate | n: the roof of the mouth, including the hard and soft tissues used in speech and the sense of taste; a person’s ability to taste or appreciate different flavors and tastes | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
seal | v: to close or fasten an envelope, etc. securely; (noun) a large marine mammal that chiefly lives in cold regions and comes on shore to breed | |
precise | adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited | |
snap | v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands | |
cacophony | n: a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds; a jarring or unpleasant noise or combination of sounds | |
cackle | v: to laugh in a harsh, loud, and often unpleasant way, especially as a sign of amusement or derision; (noun) a loud, shrill, and often unpleasant laughter that is usually associated with witches, hyenas, or other such stereotypical characters | |
cockatoo | n: a type of tropical bird with a distinctive crest and a hooked bill | |
quitter | n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started | |
ketamine | n: a medication primarily used as an anesthetic and analgesic, known for its rapid onset and short duration of action, also used in recreational settings as a dissociative and hallucinogenic drug | |
slide | v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption | |
tongue | n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language | |
pharyngeal | adj: relating to the pharynx, the muscular tube that connects the mouth and nasal passages to the esophagus and larynx | |
deck | n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure | |
creepy | adj: causing an uneasy feeling of fear or unease | |
examine | v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them | |
anatomical | adj: of or relating to the structure of the body and its parts | |
dissect | v: to cut into pieces to study the structure of something in detail | |
definitely | adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly | |
hoot | v: to make the sound of a hoot or loud, raucous laugh; to express disapproval or scorn; (noun) the sound made by an owl or a similar bird, usually a low-pitched, repetitive “hoo” or “whoo” sound | |
rhythmic | adj: having a pattern of regular beats or a regular beat; characterized by rhythm | |
contraction | n: the act or process of becoming smaller or shorter in size, volume, or amount | |
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 | |
arytenoid | adj: relating to or located near the small cartilages in the larynx that control the opening and closing of the vocal cords | |
cartilage | n: a tough, elastic connective tissue that is found in various parts of the body, such as the joints, the outer ear, and the tip of the nose | |
sphincter | n: a circular muscle that regulates the flow of material through a passage or opening, such as the anus or a valve in the digestive system | |
bass | n: the lowest part in polyphonic music; a type of fish belonging to the large order Perciformes, or perch-like fishes | |
collapse | v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart | |
hose | n: a flexible tube or pipe used to convey fluids, typically water or air; to spray someone or something with water or another liquid in a forceful manner | |
loose | adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something | |
sliver | n: a small, thin, narrow piece or fragment of something, often characterized by its length or its sharpness or thinness; a small portion or amount of something, often used in a metaphorical sense to describe a trace or a hint of something | |
repertoire | n: the range or variety of skills, abilities, performances, or works that a person or group is capable of producing or performing; the entire body of works that is available to an individual or group to choose from when performing or producing something | |
smidgen | n: a very small amount or quantity; a tiny bit | |
peep | v: to take a quick and often furtive or cautious look at something; to emit a small sound or noise, typically a high-pitched chirp or squeak; (noun) a small, high-pitched sound | |
abyss | n: a deep, dark, or seemingly bottomless chasm or void | |
scratch | v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object |