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fabulousadj: extremely pleasing or good; based on or told of in traditional stories
characteristicn: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
topicn: a subject that is being discussed or written about
supposev: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
simplicityn: the quality or condition of being natural and plain or easy to understand or do
complexityn: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
ignorancen: lack of knowledge or information about a particular subject or fact
quotev: to repeat or reproduce the words or statement of someone else, often acknowledging the source; to give an estimated cost or price for goods or services
fablen: a short story, often with animal characters, that teaches a general truth or a moral lesson
pottern: a person who makes pottery, objects that are made of clay and then fired in a kiln to make them hard and durable; (verb, also putter) to occupy oneself in a leisurely or casual way, often with no particular goal or aim in mind
pornographyn: materials such as films, photographs, or written descriptions that depict or describe sexual activity graphically or explicitly, often intended to be sexually arousing
shorthandn: a system of rapid handwriting or abbreviation that uses symbols, abbreviations, or other devices to represent words or phrases; a short and simple way of expressing or describing something
succeedv: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor
intelligibleadj: capable of being understood or apprehended
definev: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
devicen: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
containern: a receptacle or object used to hold, store, or transport something; a large standardized metal box that is used for transporting goods by sea or land
handlev: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
liquidn: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
sterileadj: free from living microorganisms, especially bacteria, fungi, and viruses; incapable of reproducing
choleran: a severe infectious disease that causes acute diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration, often resulting in a rapid and dangerous loss of body fluids and electrolytes
maintainv: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
scissorv: (noun, usually “scissors”) a cutting instrument consisting of a pair of metal blades; to cut or clip something with scissors; to move or position two things that cross each other like a pair of scissors
cheetahn: a large, slender, and fast-running African cat with a yellowish-brown coat and black spots
automobilen: a road vehicle that has four wheels and is powered by an engine, used for transporting people or goods
functionn: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
constructv: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
cell-phonen: a portable electronic device used for making and receiving phone calls, sending text messages, and accessing the internet wirelessly
discussv: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
fundamentaladj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
structuren: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
opportuneadj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
reproductiveadj: connected with the process of reproduction; relating to reproducing babies, young animals, or plants
corruptadj: characterized by dishonest behavior or actions, often involving bribery, fraud, or the abuse of power for personal gain; morally or ethically flawed or polluted; (verb) to make someone or something morally depraved or causing it to become dishonest
quotationn: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
spann: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
recognizev: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
associatev: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
moraladj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
philosophyn: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
teapotn: a small, usually handleless pot with a spout used for boiling or brewing tea; it often has a lid to prevent heat loss during steeping and is typically made of ceramic or metal
posev: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
kineticadj: of or relating to motion or the forces that cause motion
moleculen: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
bouncev: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back
argumentn: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
stoven: a kitchen appliance consisting of a flat top, usually with heating elements, used for cooking food
flamen: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger
historicadj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
intentionaladj: done, made or performed with purpose and intent
universen: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
possibilityn: a chance that something may happen or be true
questn: a long or challenging search for something
evolvev: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
obscureadj: not well known to many people
pursuev: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
academicadj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
intractableadj: difficult to manage or control; stubborn or obstinate
responsibleadj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
outcomen: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
waren: goods or merchandise that are offered for sale, typically referring to items that are produced in large quantities, such as kitchenware, software, and hardware
blendv: to mix or combine two or more substances
explodev: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
rewardn: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
emergencen: the process or fact of coming into existence or becoming apparent
physicistn: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics
conversationn: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
daydreamingn: the act of thinking about something that you would prefer to be doing or have happened to you
definitionn: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
trafficn: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
componentn: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
interactv: to communicate or react with somebody
dissipatev: to disperse or scatter widely
weirdadj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
probableadj: likely to happen or likely to be true
intentn: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
chemicaladj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
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
amazingadj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
fairlyadv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner
stableadj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
relationn: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
extentn: the point or degree or area to which something extends
terrificadj: causing terror or fear; extremely great or intense; very good or excellent
combinationn: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
obviousadj: easy to see, discover or understand
introductionn: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
stackn: 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
reliableadj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
predictableadj: capable of being known, seen or declared in advance
mathematicsn: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
binaryn: a system of numbers that uses only two digits, 0 and 1
Arabicn: the Semitic language of the Arab people, widely spoken throughout the Middle East and North Africa; of or relating to Arab peoples, culture, or language
numbadj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
virtuen: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
representv: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
complicatedadj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
ambiguousadj: open to more than one interpretation; not clear or decided
condensev: to reduce the volume or size of something, often by removing water or other liquid; to make something shorter, more concise, or more concentrated
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
transistorn: a semiconductor device that can be used to amplify or switch electronic signals and power which is an essential component in modern electronics
movingadj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
layern: a sheet, quantity, or thickness of the material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body; a level or part within a system or set of ideas
integratev: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
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
chipn: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
accustomedadj: familiar with; used to; in the habit of; having become habituated to something, often a behavior or situation
coveragen: the reporting or news of an important event, sports, subject, etc.; the amount, range, area, or quality of something that something provides
extremeadj: very great in amount or degree
degreen: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
electricaladj: relating to electricity
engineern: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
nonethelessadv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless
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
continentn: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
blobn: a small amount or drop of a thick liquid or sticky substance
statisticsn: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
claimv: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
accessibleadj: capable of being reached, easily got, or seen
extraordinaryadj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
compoundn: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
aphorismn: a concise statement that expresses a general truth or moral principle; a pithy and memorable statement that is meant to be easily remembered and understood
predictabilityn: the quality of being able to be predicted or expected; the degree to which something is predictable or can be relied upon to follow a specific pattern or behavior
primitiveadj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style
cathedraln: the main Christian church of a bishop’s diocese, which is often the largest and most important church in the area
carvev: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply
pilen: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
proposev: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
arbitraryadj: based on chance, or individual whim rather than any reason
dimensionn: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
functionaladj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service
unleashv: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled
creativeadj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
predictv: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
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
medicaladj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
diagnosev: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
electrifyv: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
competencen: the ability to do something well or efficiently; the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform a task or job effectively
comicadj: funny and making you laugh
inspirationn: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
urinen: a liquid by-product of metabolism in humans and in many other animals that are released from the body when you urinate
wickn: a narrow strip of material, such as cotton or fiberglass, that is used to draw up oil, wax, or other fluid that is burned in a lamp, candle, or other flame-producing devices; (verb) to absorb or draw up liquid by capillary action
branchn: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization
kidneyn: either of a pair of small organs in the body that filter waste products, especially urea, from the blood and excrete them and water in urine
fashionn: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
applicableadj: fit or suitable to be applied; having relevance to a person or thing
extendv: to broaden in scope, range, or area
verticaladj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line
horizontaladj: parallel to the ground or in a baseline; being at the same level as all members of a group
politelyadv: in a courteous or respectful manner, showing good manners or consideration for others
evisceratev: to remove the internal organs of an animal; to severely criticize or attack someone or something
relevancen: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
achievev: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
perfectionn: the state or condition of being without any flaws or defects; the highest level of excellence or accomplishment; the act of making something perfect or complete
differentiatev: to recognize or establish as being distinct; to distinguish between things that are compared; to calculate a derivative
intellectn: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
meritn: the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially to deserve praise or reward
interconnectv: to connect similar things
dysfunctionn: a problem or fault in a system, organism, or part of the body or machine
simplifyv: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do
examinev: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
fragilityn: the quality of being easily broken, damaged, or destroyed; the state of being delicate or vulnerable
stabilityn: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
assessv: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something
basisn: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
radicaladj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
rollv: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
manufacturev: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
foundationn: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes
nonprofitadj: not established for commercial profit