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decentadj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense
choirn: a group of singers, especially one that sings in a church or cathedral
presidentn: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
decidev: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
cigaretten: a small cylindrical roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in paper for smoking
skaten: a type of footwear that has a blade attached to its sole for skating on ice or other hard surfaces; an activity or sport that involves gliding on skates on ice or other hard surfaces
pettyadj: of little importance, trivial or insignificant; characterized by an undue concern for small details or rules; mean or spiteful in trivial matters
miserableadj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering
brandn: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
proceedv: to move forward or to continue with a process or action; to advance or progress
bullyn: a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker; (verb) to intimidate, harass, or mistreat someone weaker or less powerful
relevancen: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
stumblev: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily
universaladj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
importancen: the quality of being important and worthy of note
decisionn: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
justicen: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
doubtn: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
unbelievableadj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising
progressionn: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
adversityn: difficulties or hardships that someone faces
conveyv: to express ideas, feelings, etc. so that it is known or understood by other people; to carry something from one place to another
triumphn: a great victory or achievement
confidencen: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
storytellingn: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
constrainv: to restrict or limit someone or something’s freedom or ability to do something
suffocatev: to die or cause someone to die from lack of air or inability to breathe; to be overwhelmed or constricted by a feeling or situation, such as anxiety or oppression
creditorn: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
consistentadj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
narrativen: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
heron: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
constantadj: happening repeatedly or all the time
rebornadj: brought back to life in a new form or with a new nature
embracev: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
firmadj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
binaryn: a system of numbers that uses only two digits, 0 and 1
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
spousen: a person’s husband, wife, or partner in marriage
gayadj: homosexual; happy, carefree
traditionn: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
arcn: the shape of a portion of a circle or other curved line
pacen: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
pausev: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
willingnessn: the state of being ready or inclined to do something
conceptn: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
privilegen: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
satisfyv: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need
stereotypen: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense
grandparentn: a parent of one’s father or mother
resignv: to give up a position or job voluntarily; to accept something unpleasant or undesirable as inevitable
pumpv: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities
soon-to-beadj: used to describe someone or something that will soon become something else or will soon be in a different state or position
godchildn: a child or young person who is baptized and sponsored by a godparent, typically chosen from among close family or friends
incredibleadj: unbelievable; enormous
technologicaladj: based on scientific and industrial progress
linearadj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph
exponentialadj: becoming more and more rapid; of or involving mathematical exponents
governv: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services
wisdomn: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
impartv: to expose or inform; to provide a portion of
fathomv: to understand or comprehend (a difficult or complex problem or situation); to measure the depth of water
curven: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape
revn: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
preferv: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
dronen: a low continuous humming noise; someone who takes more time than necessary; a pilot-less aerial vehicle that is operated by remote control
historicadj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
underestimatev: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is
predictv: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
adaptv: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
weighv: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
recallv: to remember something
nudgev: to push someone or something gently, especially with your elbow, to attract the person’s attention; (noun) a small push or prod to encourage a desired action or behavior
betv: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
medicinaladj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
aspirev: to have an ambition or a desire to achieve something, typically something high or great
chopv: to cut something into pieces with a sharp tool, such as a knife
automaticadj: able to work or operate with little or no direct human control; independent of external control
memorizev: to learn something carefully so that you will remember it exactly
schoolern: a student who attends a school
at-riskadj: in danger of being harmed or damaged, or of death or loss
wrapv: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
degreen: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
possessionn: the state or fact of owning or having something
affordv: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
rewritev: to write something such as a book or speech again in a different way, usually to improve it or add new information
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
scriptn: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand
peern: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
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
grantv: to agree to give or allow somebody
psychologyn: the scientific study of mind and behavior
constructv: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
strikingadj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
semanticsn: the branch of linguistics and logic concerned with meaning
untiev: to unfasten or loosen a knot, tie, or fastening; to release or free something that has been tied or bound
assumev: 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
industriousadj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
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
entrepreneurn: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
benchmarkn: a standard or reference point used for comparison or evaluation; a point of reference for measuring progress or performance
chaptern: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
roughlyadv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
immediatelyadv: now or without delay
obviousadj: easy to see, discover or understand
virtuen: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
unsettlev: to make somebody feel anxious or upset, especially because of an unstable or problematic situation
sovereigntyn: supremacy or authority, especially supreme authority over a country
veton: the power or right to prevent a decision or law from being enacted or enforced, typically granted to a person in authority, such as a government official or a president
interpretationn: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious
perceivev: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
suitn: 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
intactadj: undamaged and complete
ultimateadj: furthest or highest in degree or order
intersectionn: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other
emergev: to move out of or away from something and become visible
tunen: 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
privacyn: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people
democracyn: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
implyv: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it
expandv: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
prescientadj: having or showing knowledge of events or situations before they occur; foreknowing or prophetic
racismn: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized
expansionn: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
strugglev: 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
achievementn: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
dispelv: to remove something, especially a feeling of fear, doubt, and false idea
conversationn: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
necessarilyadv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
propn: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
systemicadj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society
fractionn: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
beneficiaryn: a person who receives benefits or advantage from something, especially a financial trust or a will
racistadj: characterized by or showing discrimination or prejudice against people of other races; (noun) a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others
threatn: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
perspectiven: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
impassen: a situation in which progress or success is impossible due to a deadlock or stalemate; a point in a discussion or negotiation where no agreement can be reached
identityn: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
terrifyv: to frighten someone very much
terriblyadv: very badly; to a great extent or very much
discoveryn: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
elusiveadj: difficult to find, define, achieve, or remember
calibratev: to measure or adjust something, typically a machine or device, to ensure accurate functioning or to match a standard or desired level of performance
revisitv: to go to a place again, especially after a long period
relationn: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
acknowledgev: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
temporaryadj: not lasting or be used for a very long
capitalismn: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
feministadj: describing a belief in and advocacy for achieving gender equality in social, political, and economic spheres; advocating for the rights and empowerment of women; (noun) a person who believes in and advocates for gender equality between men and women
frankadj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
straightadj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
plainadj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
alignmentn: an arrangement in which two or more elements are placed in a straight line or parallel to each other
neuroplasticityn: the ability of the brain to change and reorganize itself in response to new experiences, learning, or injury, by creating new neural connections and pathways
brainn: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
evolutionn: a gradual process of transformation of living things
universen: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
excitementn: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
inclusiveadj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
chasev: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes
debaten: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
possibilityn: a chance that something may happen or be true
arrestv: to take into custody
divorcen: the legal dissolution of a marriage
diseasen: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
interruptv: to say or do something that causes someone to stop in their speech or action
tragicadj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
wrenchv: to pull or twist something suddenly or violently
commitmentn: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
infiniteadj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure
dragv: to pull or haul with force
bobv: to move up and down quickly and repeatedly, often in a short, jerky motion; to cut, trim, or shorten hair, especially by repeatedly snipping with scissors; (noun) a hairstyle in which the hair is cut short and even all around, usually above the shoulders
tonguen: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
cheekn: either side of the face below the eye and between the nose and the jaw
refusev: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
mythologyn: a collection of myths (= traditional stories accepted as history) or the study of myths
folkn: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
protestn: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
continuouslyadv: without being interrupted or paused; repeatedly
cannibaln: a person who eats the flesh or internal organs of other human beings, especially as a cultural or ritual practice
tabletn: a small flat electronic device used for browsing the internet, reading, writing, or playing games; a small, solid pill of medicine
screamv: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
squarelyadv: directly and firmly; in a square shape