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scroll | n: a long roll of paper containing writing; (verb) to move through text or graphics on a screen to view different parts of them | |
midnight | n: the middle point of the night, usually defined as 12:00 AM or the start of a new day | |
doomscrolling | n: the act of compulsively scrolling through negative news and events on the internet, often leading to feelings of anxiety or despair | |
endless | adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount | |
binge | n: a period of excessive or uncontrolled consumption, often of food or alcohol; a spree or bout of reckless behavior or indulgence | |
daze | n: the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally; (verb) to confuse or stun someone with a sudden intense light or loud noise | |
swear | v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
motivation | n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way | |
depressed | adj: sad and without any hope | |
aim | v: to try or plan to get or achieve something | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
languish | v: (of a person, animal, or plant) to lose vigor, health, or flesh; to be forced to exist in an unpleasant or unwanted situation or place, often for a long time | |
stagnation | n: the state or condition of not moving or making progress; lack of activity or development; a situation where economic or social conditions remain stable, but there is little growth or improvement | |
ennui | n: a feeling of boredom, weariness, or dissatisfaction arising from a lack of interest or stimulation; a sense of listlessness or apathy | |
sociologist | n: a person who studies the institutions and development of human society | |
immortalize | v: to prevent someone or something from being forgotten permanently | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
muddle | v: to mix up or confuse something; to make a mess of something; to create disorder or chaos | |
foggy | adj: characterized by or filled with dense clouds of mist or fog; unclear or hazy, as in thought or memory | |
shield | n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves | |
definitely | adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly | |
rescue | v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation | |
coronavirus | n: a large family of viruses that can cause illness in humans and animals, which name comes from the crown-like spikes on the surface of the virus, which can be seen under a microscope, and COVID-19 is caused by a specific type of coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2 | |
struggle | v: 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 | |
grief | n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies | |
isolation | n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups | |
pandemic | n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area | |
drag | v: to pull or haul with force | |
sight | n: the ability to see; anything that is seen | |
acute | adj: extremely sharp or severe | |
anguish | n: severe physical or emotional pain or suffering; distress or mental agony | |
chronic | adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual | |
stagnate | v: to remain still, inactive, or without growth or development; to become stale or foul-smelling due to a lack of circulation or movement | |
neglect | v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone | |
dominant | adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
celebrity | n: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry | |
royalty | n: revenue derived from the use of a patent, copyright, or other right; the people who are the family of a king and queen | |
utter | adj: complete, total, or absolute; said, done, or experienced without any exceptions or qualifications; spoken aloud or enunciated very clearly and distinctly; (verb) to speak or articulate words, sounds, or a voice | |
excitement | n: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness | |
puzzling | adj: confusing or difficult to understand; mysterious | |
vaccinate | v: to treat with a vaccine, usually by injection, to produce immunity against a disease | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
treasure | n: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected | |
victim | n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event | |
revenge | n: the act of inflicting punishment or harm in return for an injury or wrongdoing; retaliation, retribution | |
bedtime | n: the time at which a person typically goes to bed and prepares to sleep; the period just before bedtime, which may involve routines or activities that are intended to promote relaxation or sleepiness | |
procrastinate | v: to postpone doing what you should do, often because it is unpleasant or boring | |
bliss | n: extreme happiness or joy | |
perpetual | adj: continuing for an extended period in the same way without stopping or being interrupted | |
unique | adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else | |
disrupt | v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance | |
dampen | v: to make something wet or moist; to reduce the intensity or impact of something, such as a feeling, sound, or movement | |
depression | n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market | |
lurk | v: to wait somewhere secretly, especially because you are about to attack someone or do something bad or illegal | |
dwindle | v: to gradually decrease in size, amount, or strength; to become smaller | |
delight | n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness | |
dull | adj: not interesting or exciting; not bright, vivid, or shiny; not active, brisk, or sharp | |
indifferent | adj: having no strong feelings or preferences one way or the other, neutral | |
indifference | n: a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or sympathy towards someone or something | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
toxic | adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous | |
posit | v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration | |
optimistic | adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful | |
upbeat | adj: positive, optimistic, or enthusiastic in attitude or outlook; having a lively or energetic rhythm or tempo, especially in music | |
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 | |
blessing | n: a gift or favor from a higher power or force; an act or expression of approval, encouragement, or gratitude; something that brings happiness or good fortune | |
annoying | adj: making someone feel slightly angry | |
volunteer | n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do | |
cold-call | v: to make an unsolicited phone call or visit to a potential customer or client who has not expressed any prior interest or given permission for such contact to offer a product or service | |
applause | n: a demonstration of approval or praise by clapping the hands together | |
grant | v: to agree to give or allow somebody | |
jazz | n: a type of music that originated in the African-American community in the United States and that is characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and a strong emphasis on self-expression | |
poetry | n: poems in general as a genre of literature | |
poet | n: a person who writes poetry | |
pause | v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing | |
assume | v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
assign | v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
well-being | n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous | |
optimism | n: a feeling or the belief that good things will happen, or the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation | |
zone | n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way | |
absorption | n: a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid | |
appeal | n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest | |
transport | n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on | |
immerse | v: to become fully involved in a particular activity; to dip or submerge in a liquid, especially so that they or it are entirely covered | |
temporary | adj: not lasting or be used for a very long | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
asymmetric | adj: lacking symmetry or balance; not corresponding in size, shape, or degree; characterized by an uneven or unequal distribution or arrangement | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
exotic | adj: originating from or characteristic of a foreign country or culture; strikingly unusual, uncommon, or intriguing | |
engagement | n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time | |
fictional | adj: imaginary and not real; of or related to literary fiction | |
peak | n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
cartoon | n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption | |
independence | n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence | |
mute | adj: silent; not speaking or unable to speak; not expressed or articulated | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
isolate | v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things | |
extended | adj: longer than usual or anticipated | |
halfway | adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points | |
reminisce | v: to recall or remember past events or experiences, often with nostalgia or fondness | |
zen | n: a school of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China and was later developed in Japan, emphasizing the practice of meditation as the way to achieve enlightenment or awakening; (adjective) characterized by a sense of peace and tranquility, often through the practice of meditation or the use of natural elements | |
gloat | v: to express or feel great pleasure or satisfaction in one’s success or good fortune, often at the expense of others; to rub in or show off in a boastful or taunting manner | |
impending | adj: about to happen or occur; close in time; imminent | |
victory | n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won | |
bomb | n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something | |
shell | n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals | |
go-cart | n: a small, lightweight 2- or 4-wheeled vehicle with a simple frame and a gasoline or electric-powered engine that is used for recreational racing or transportation | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
asleep | adj: in a state of sleep | |
mastery | n: complete control or power of something to dominate or defeat; great skill or knowledge in a particular subject or activity | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
slogan | n: a short, catchy phrase or motto that is used by a person, organization, or company to promote a particular product, cause, or idea | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
accomplishment | n: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training | |
thrill | n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion | |
loaf | n: a quantity of bread that is shaped and baked in one piece and usually sliced for serving; (verb) to be lazy or idle | |
sourdough | n: a type of bread made from a fermented mixture of flour and water known as a “starter” that develops a sour taste and aroma due to the presence of naturally occurring bacteria and yeast | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
stack | n: a pile of something arranged or laid one on top of another; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated | |
laptop | n: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap | |
crossword | n: a word puzzle consisting of a grid of black and white squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues | |
confetti | n: small pieces of colored paper or other material that are thrown around on festive occasions, especially in celebration or as part of the decoration | |
shred | v: to tear or cut something into a small pieces; (noun) a tiny or scarcely detectable amount | |
increasingly | adv: more and more | |
useless | adj: not serving any useful purpose; having no practical result | |
excellence | n: the quality of being extremely good | |
boundary | n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places | |
scholar | n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university | |
fortune | n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs | |
policy | n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective | |
interrupt | v: to say or do something that causes someone to stop in their speech or action | |
spike | n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something | |
magical | adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers | |
fundraise | v: to collect or solicit funds or donations, typically for a charity, nonprofit organization, or political campaign, often through events, campaigns, or online platforms | |
alumni | n: (the plural form of “alumnus” or “alumna”) former students or graduates of an educational institution or program | |
donation | n: a voluntary gift of money, service, or ideas that are given to a person or an organization, or the act of giving them | |
doe | n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit | |
pants | n: an item of clothing that covers the lower part of the body and each leg separately, typically with a waistband and two legs | |
suit | n: 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 | |
triple | adj: consisting of three items or people; three times as great or many | |
revenue | n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business | |
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 | |
scholarship | n: a grant or payment made to support a student’s education usually awarded based on academic or other achievements | |
monotonous | adj: lacking in variety, excitement, or interest; repetitive and tedious | |
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 | |
absorb | v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually | |
tuition | n: the act of teaching something, especially when given to a small group or one person; fees charged by education institutions for instruction or other services | |
satisfaction | n: a pleasant feeling you have when you have fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation or have achieved something | |
peel | v: to remove the skin of fruit and vegetables | |
in-law | n: a relative by marriage, such as a mother-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law | |
concentration | n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else. | |
gang | n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity | |
helpless | adj: unable to take care of oneself or to do things without help | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
frequency | n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
depth | n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it | |
antidote | n: a chemical substance or remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison or disease | |
rethink | v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it | |
syllable | n: a single unit of spoken language more significant than a phoneme containing a vowel sound and usually one or more consonants | |
void | n: an empty space; a feeling of emptiness; (adjective) lacking any legal or binding force |