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singev: to burn something slightly or superficially, usually by mistake
blessv: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify
heavenn: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty
astronautn: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere
laptopn: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap
pagern: a small electronic device used for sending and receiving short text messages, often used in hospitals or other professional settings
alarmn: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger
asleepadj: in a state of sleep
couchn: a piece of furniture made for sitting, usually with a back and armrests, designed to seat more than one person
hintn: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something
tizzyn: a state of extreme agitation, excitement, or confusion; a frenzied or flustered condition
engineern: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
particlen: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance
gravityn: the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or towards any other physical body having mass; a manner that is solemn
leakv: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container
frecklen: a small, pigmented spot on the skin, typically of the face that is caused by exposure to sunlight
trashn: discarded material, refuse, or waste
nervousadj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
fumblev: to handle something awkwardly; to make mistakes or errors in attempting something
spillv: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident
peelv: to remove the skin of fruit and vegetables
calculatev: to judge or find out the amount or number of something by using mathematics
galaxyn: an independent group of stars, interstellar gas, dark matter, etc., in the universe, bound together by gravity
rocketn: a large tube-shaped object that moves very first by a stream of gases let out behind it, used for space travel or as a weapon
launchv: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
electronn: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge
eruptv: (of a volcano) to become active and eject rocks, smoke, etc.; to start abruptly and violently
finn: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
marathonn: a long-distance race of 42.195 kilometers
tickn: a light, sharp, repetitive sound or action; a mark indicating that something is correct or has been done; any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis
metaln: a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity, and often used as a structural material, a conductor of heat or electricity, or for decorative purposes
pulsen: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves
wristn: the joint between the hand and the forearm; the narrow part of the hand near this joint
coraln: a rock-like substance created in the sea by groupings of specific types of small animals, commonly used in jewelry
reefn: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface
planktonn: tiny forms of plant and animal life that live in water or air on which other animals feed
mastn: a long pole aboard a boat or ship that holds up the sails
scuban: an acronym for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus, a device used for underwater diving
divern: a person who dives, especially one who does so professionally or as a sport; a bird that dives into the water to catch fish or other prey
glidev: to move smoothly and effortlessly
conceptn: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
metaphorn: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
literallyadv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
limitationn: a rule or act that restricts the scope of something
gendern: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
appropriateadj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
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
emperorn: the male ruler of an empire
tangn: a strong, sharp taste or smell; a perceptible or distinctive flavor or aftertaste; a metallic ringing or sound
dynastyn: a sequence of influential leaders who are all from the same family or a period when they rule a country
typicaladj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
princessn: the daughter of a monarch; the wife or widow of a prince; woman or girl considered to be particularly good or admirable
ballerinan: a female ballet (= a type of performance dance that tells a dramatic story or expresses an idea with music but no talking or singing) dancer
inventionn: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
combinev: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
professionn: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
probableadj: likely to happen or likely to be true
constantlyadv: all the time
scaredadj: afraid or frightened
normn: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
sinkv: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
realizationn: the act or process of understanding or becoming aware of something; the act of achieving or completing something that was planned or desired; the act of making something real or tangible
promenaden: a stroll or walk, often taken in a public place or park; a public place for walking or strolling, often filled with shops or vendors; a dance movement in which the partners move around the floor in a circle or similar pattern
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
obsessv: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
imperfectlyadv: in a faulty or incomplete way
cravingn: a strong desire of wanting something
jealousyn: a feeling of resentment or bitterness towards someone because they have something that you desire
transitn: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation
propertyn: a thing or things that belong to someone
subwayn: an underground railway system, typically in a city
obsessionn: the state in which a person’s mind is filled with thoughts of one single object or particular person
poetryn: poems in general as a genre of literature
nationn: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
poetn: a person who writes poetry
communaladj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
participatev: to take part in something
poemn: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery
thrilln: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
efficiencyn: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
discoveryn: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
rewritev: to write something such as a book or speech again in a different way, usually to improve it or add new information
essayn: a short piece of writing on a particular topic, usually written by a student as a port of a course of study
abandonv: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
terrifyv: to frighten someone very much
implyv: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it
editv: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
decidev: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
obsessiveadj: relating to or characterized by an obsession or excessive interest in a particular thing or activity; tending to dwell on or repeat certain thoughts or behaviors
navigatev: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
puzzlingadj: confusing or difficult to understand; mysterious
revisitv: to go to a place again, especially after a long period
stumblev: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily
attemptn: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
contrastv: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
saturatev: to completely fill or soak something with a substance; to completely permeate or imbue something with a particular quality or element; to make something thoroughly absorbed
extendedadj: longer than usual or anticipated
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
inhalev: to breathe in air or a different substance, such as smoke
chemicaladj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
navaladj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy
photographn: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
sleeven: a part of a garment that covers all or part of an arm
rollv: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
fistn: a hand with the fingers clenched tightly into the palm to form a hard rounded shape; an act of striking someone or something with the fist
sailorn: a person who works on a ship or other seafaring vessel, often responsible for operating the ship and performing various duties onboard
crookedadj: not straight or aligned; bent or curved to one side; not honest or fair; characterized by deception, fraud, or wrongdoing; irregular, uneven, or jagged in shape or form
tuftn: a small cluster or clump of something, typically hair, grass, or feathers, that stands upright and apart from the surrounding material
smirkv: to smile in a way that suggests one is pleased or amused by someone or something, often in a smug or self-satisfied manner
upsiden: the positive aspect or potential of something; the upper side of something
snapv: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands
eyelidn: a thin fold of skin that covers and protects the human eye, which helps to keep the eye moist by spreading tears over the surface and prevents foreign objects from entering the eye
flapn: 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
affairn: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
slidev: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
framen: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
binn: a container, usually that has a lid and used for waste
equipv: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
magicn: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
huntv: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
recognizev: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
loftn: a large, open space in an upper part of a building, typically under a roof; a raised platform or gallery in a building, which is used for storage or as a work or living space
creakv: to make a high-pitched, sharp, and screeching sound, especially made when you step on the door, floorboard, etc.,
hallwayn: an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
ceilingn: a room’s top interior surface
custom-madeadj: made to order or custom-designed for a particular customer or client, tailored to meet individual needs or specifications
stainlessadj: resistant to staining or discoloration; not affected or damaged by contact with dirt, water, or other substances; clean and hygienic
steeln: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
enlargev: to make something bigger or larger; to become bigger or larger
giantadj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
crankn: a mechanical device that converts rotary motion into linear motion or vice versa; an eccentric or unpredictable person
balancedadj: taking all sides or opinions into account equally; being in a state of proper equilibrium
rackn: a framework or support structure used to hold or display objects; a set of interconnected shelves or compartments used for storage; a source of torture, distress, or mental anguish
madadj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
treasuren: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected
tipn: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
grayscaleadj: referring to an image, display, or visual representation that uses shades of gray, ranging from black to white, rather than colors; (noun) a range of gray shades from white to black, as used in a monochrome display or printout
parn: a state of being equal to someone or something
balloonn: a small bag made of thin rubber or other light material that can be inflated with air or gas, used as a toy or as a decoration; (verb) to become inflated
icingn: a sweet, often sugary, mixture used to cover or decorate cakes, pastries, or desserts; a thin layer of ice formed on a surface, often caused by freezing rain or excessive condensation
straightadj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
bubblen: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
gumn: a soft, sticky substance that is chewed to freshen the breath or to clean the teeth; the flesh that surrounds the teeth in the mouth
cheekn: either side of the face below the eye and between the nose and the jaw
pigeonn: a stout-bodied bird with a small head, short legs, and a short, cooing call, typically found in cities and domesticated for food
prayv: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
curlv: to form or make something form into a curved or spiral shape; (noun) a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles
towern: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
ashn: the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance, typically containing minerals and other impurities; the solid remains of a dead person after cremation
backpackn: a bag or pack that is worn on the back, often used for carrying books, equipment, or supplies
yellv: to shout in a sudden and loud way
mashv: to crush or grind something into a soft, wet, pulpy mass; to talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions; (noun) a mixture of crushed malt grains and hot water
tackn: a method of changing the course of a sailing vessel by turning the bow through the wind so that the wind switches from one side of the vessel to the other; a course of action or strategy, particularly in politics or business; (verb) to fasten or attach something, such as pinning or nailing an object in place
thumbtackn: a small, pointed pin used to fasten paper or other materials to a corkboard or other surface
dotn: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
blinkv: to shut and open the eyes quickly; to gleam or glow in a regular or intermittent way
ravagev: to cause damage to something badly
stridev: to walk with long steps in a particular direction; (noun) an important and positive progress
marginn: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
capturev: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
embracev: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection