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profoundadj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
silentadj: without any or little sound
imperceptibleadj: undetectable or indiscernible by the senses or by normal means of measurement; extremely subtle, faint, or gradual
presidentn: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
orbitn: the path of an object around a celestial body, especially a planet, star, or moon, under the influence of gravity; (of medicine) the bony cavity in the skull that houses the eyeball and its associated structures, like muscles, nerves, and blood vessels
satelliten: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc.
instantaneousadj: occurring or happening immediately or without delay; taking place in an instant or moment
receivern: the part of a phone that you hold close to your ear and mouth; a person who receives something
globen: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
overstatev: to exaggerate or make something seem more important or serious than it is
accuracyn: the state or degree of being exact or correct; the ability to perform something with proficiency and without mistake
navigationn: the act of directing a ship or airplane from place to place; advice or information intended to resolve a problem or challenge, especially as given by someone in authority
locatev: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
improvisationn: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
algorithmn: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation
unleashv: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled
firestormn: a large and destructive fire that is fueled by strong winds and thermal updrafts, often resulting in a whirlwind of flames and debris; a situation or event that is marked by intense and widespread emotional or social upheaval or turmoil
innovationn: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
navigatev: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
smartphonen: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
obsoleteadj: no longer in use or helpful because something newer or better has been invented and introduced
vergen: the point at which something is about to happen or where something begins; the edge or margin of something, particularly a physical boundary or border
revolutionn: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
metern: a device used to measure the amount of a particular substance or attribute, such as length, volume, or time; (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
patheticadj: arousing pity, sorrow, or compassion; expressing or evoking sadness, weakness, or inadequacy; inadequate or inferior in quality or ability
phasen: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
centimetern: a unit of measurement of length in the metric system, equivalent to one-hundredth of a meter
imaginaryadj: existing only in someone’s mind
manufacturev: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
techniquen: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
chipn: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
accurateadj: correct and exact in all details
pinpointv: to locate or identify the exact position in space or time of something
wrinklen: a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or the skin of the face; a minor difficulty
palmn: the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers; any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves
innovatev: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
leapv: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
augmentv: to increase the size, extent, quantity, etc. of something by adding something to it
appn: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
overlayv: to place or cover something over or on top of something else; to add a layer of functionality or data on top of another (noun) a layer of material placed on top of a surface, typically to protect or decorate it
virtualadj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
precisionn: the quality or condition of being exact and accurate
structuren: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
predictv: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
preciseadj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
ubiquitousadj: being or existing everywhere at once
consequencen: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
fantasticadj: extremely good; excellent
holyadj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
grailn: a sacred or highly prized object, often associated with a quest or search for something elusive or unattainable
dotn: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
examinev: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
accomplicen: a person who helps someone else commit a crime or wrongdoing; a partner or associate in a questionable or immoral activity
devicen: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
nonfictionn: a genre of literature that deals with the factual representation of real or historical events, people, or places; prose writing that presents or discusses true life events or experiences
indooradj: located, happened, or used inside a building
relayv: to receive and pass something, such as information or a message, from one person or group to another; to broadcast something on television, radio, etc.
trendn: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
miniatureadj: being on a very small scale
sensitivityn: the ability to perceive or respond to subtle differences or changes; the ability to understand and respond to the needs and feelings of others
clunkyadj: heavy, awkward, and old-fashioned; not graceful and clumsy in style, form, or movement
releasev: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
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
fictionn: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
bulkn: the quantity or size of something that is very large; the main part of something
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
trivialadj: of little value or importance
possessionn: the state or fact of owning or having something
flipv: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
caroln: a song or hymn typically sung at Christmas, often with a joyful or celebratory theme
panicn: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
apparentlyadv: based on what you have heard or read
twistv: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
improbableadj: not likely to happen or be true; unlikely; having a low probability or chance of occurring
laptopn: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap
mechanicn: a person who repairs or maintains machinery or mechanical systems, particularly in automobiles or other vehicles; a person who is skilled in dealing with the details of a machine or system
obviousadj: easy to see, discover or understand
harassmentn: the act of repeatedly annoying, tormenting, or persecuting someone in a way that is threatening or unwelcome, often relating to issues of race, gender, or other identities
labn: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
sweepv: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
configurev: to set up or arrange something in a particular way or for a specific purpose
transmitv: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another
zonen: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
fearsomeadj: causing fear or terror; frightening, alarming, or formidable
environmentn: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
worrisomeadj: causing worry, trouble, or anxiety; indicating the possible presence of danger, difficulty, or harm
discoveryn: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
illegaladj: not allowed by law
supremeadj: highest in rank, level, or importance
prolongv: to extend the duration or length of something, particularly a period of time or an event
brothn: a liquid in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been cooked, used as a base for soups and stews
alternativen: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
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
jamn: a situation in which something becomes stuck because of a dense crowd of people, vehicles, etc.; a preserve of crushed fruit
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
graduaten: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
reclaimv: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back
residev: to live in a particular place, typically for a prolonged period of time
drownv: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
threatenv: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
identicaladj: being the exact same one
handyadj: valuable and convenient; easy or ready to reach or use
statisticsn: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
innocentadj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
disastrousadj: extremely bad, harmful, or unsuccessful
captainn: the leader of a group of people, especially who is in charge of a ship or aircraft
cruisen: a voyage on a large ship for pleasure; driving or traveling at a leisurely pace
fogn: a thick cloud consisting of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air at or near the Earth’s surface; a weather condition in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of water
readoutn: a display of information or data, often in numerical or digital form, that provides a readout of measurements, quantities, or other aspects of a process or system
blankadj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information
upkeepn: the process of maintaining something in good condition or ensuring its proper functioning, especially a building, vehicle, or equipment
lighthousen: a tower or other structure that is equipped with a powerful light designed to guide ships safely to harbor or warn them of impending danger
discontinuev: to cease or stop doing something; to interrupt or terminate something that is already ongoing or in progress
modernadj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
relationn: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
blindadj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
reliantadj: needing something or something to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed
infrastructuren: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
invisibleadj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
utilityn: the state or quality of being useful or convenient; the service, such as electric power or water or transportation, provided by a public
inconvenientadj: causing trouble or difficulty; not convenient or suitable
privacyn: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people
expensen: the money, time, or effort incurred or required for something
reliabilityn: the quality of being able to be trusted or believed in doing what someone desires or requires
subversiveadj: intended to undermine or overthrow a system, authority, or established order through an intentional effort to cause disruption or to challenge the existing norms or beliefs; (noun) a person or thing intended to undermine the power or authority of an established system or institution
spoofingn: an act of deceiving or tricking someone by pretending to be someone or something else; (of technology and cybersecurity) the practice of masquerading as another entity or person, often to gain unauthorized access or deceive others
fakeadj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
imitatev: to copy the speech, behavior, appearance, etc. of someone or something
peakn: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
correspondv: to match or be similar to something else almost exactly; to exchange messages
authenticadj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy
representv: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
alignv: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line
hijackv: to seize control of an airplane or other vehicle during an operation, especially with violence
counterfeitadj: made in imitation of something else to deceive or defraud; not genuine or authentic
manipulatev: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
encryptv: to convert information or data into a code, thereby making it unreadable without a key or password; to conceal or obscure information in a way that makes it inaccessible to unauthorized persons
authenticatev: to confirm or verify the validity or authenticity of something; to prove or establish that something is genuine or true
vulnerableadj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
complexityn: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
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
vividadj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind
jumblev: to mix or mingle various items, objects, or ideas together in a disordered or confused way, often resulting in a messy or chaotic situation; to create a disorderly or confusing arrangement of things
cablen: a set of wires covered by plastic or rubber that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.; a solid thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
eventuallyadv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
glimpsen: a brief or partial view; the act of seeing something or someone for a very short time or only partly
experimentn: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
reassurev: to cause someone to feel sure; to give or restore confidence
halon: a circular band of light around the head of a saint or holy person in the art, often representing a spiritual aura; a circular band of light around the sun or moon, especially during an eclipse
betrayv: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally
chaosn: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control
veerv: to change direction suddenly or sharply; to turn or swerve from one course or direction to another
exchangev: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
scarcelyadv: hardly or almost not; only just
havocn: widespread destruction or devastation, often caused by natural disasters, war, or other violent events
redeemv: to compensate for the faults or bad aspects of something; to regain possession or assume ownership of something by paying a sum of money or fulfilling a condition; to rescue or save someone from a difficult or hopeless situation
featn: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
ultimateadj: furthest or highest in degree or order
invasionn: army’s act of forcibly entering another country or territory to take control of it
pretensionn: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
vacationn: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure
lurev: to tempt or persuade someone to do something
fascinatev: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
conflictn: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
loomv: to appear or take shape as a large, especially in a frightening way
spectrumn: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
toleratev: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed
blamev: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
reconcilev: to find a way of dealing with two or more ideas, needs, etc. that are opposed to each other to agree and coexist
inventionn: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
grabv: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
popcornn: a type of corn that expands and puffs up when heated, often used for making a snack
fundamentaladj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
reorderv: to arrange something in a different or new order; to request or purchase an item or items again
resistv: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
temptationn: the desire to do or have something that you know you should not do or have; the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
fellowadj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
horizonn: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
periln: serious and great danger or risk
fascinatingadj: extremely interesting