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hack | v: 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 | |
jack | n: a mechanical device used for lifting or supporting heavy objects | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
jackpot | n: a large cash prize or reward that is won by chance or luck; a situation in which one experiences an unexpectedly positive or fortunate outcome | |
criminal | n: a person who has committed a crime | |
bond | n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money | |
villain | n: a character in a story, movie, or play which often opposes the hero, typically characterized as immoral, evil, or cruel | |
demonstrate | v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience | |
threat | n: 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 | |
spark | v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity | |
terrify | v: to frighten someone very much | |
fascinate | v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly | |
scare | v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened | |
dramatic | adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
immune | adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
embarrass | v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed | |
nerd | n: a person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject such as computers, mathematics, chess, etc. | |
portray | v: to depict or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work | |
acid | n: sour; water-soluble chemicals with a sour flavor; any of a variety of generally liquid compounds capable of reacting with and occasionally dissolving other materials | |
blade | n: the flat part of a knife, weapon, or machine with a very thin edge used for cutting | |
password | n: a secret word or phrase that must be used to gain admission to a place or service | |
sesame | n: an annual plant cultivated for its small seeds, which are used for food or oil; a flavoring derived from these seeds | |
script | n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
limitless | adj: without end, limit, or boundary; infinite | |
fingertip | n: the end or tip of a finger | |
geek | n: a person who is highly interested and knowledgeable about a particular subject or field, often to the point of being obsessed | |
superpower | n: a country or nation that has significant global influence or formidable military, economic, or technological strength; a supernatural ability or force capable of extraordinary feats or feats beyond normal human capabilities | |
tenacity | n: the quality or state of being persistent and determined in the face of difficulties; the quality or property of holding together firmly, tending to adhere or cling | |
intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
radioactive | adj: emitting powerful and dangerous energy when the nuclei (= central parts) of atoms are broken up | |
spider | n: a small, eight-legged creature that spins webs to catch insects as food; a computer program that systematically browses the World Wide Web for purposes of web indexing | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
resist | v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening | |
temptation | n: 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 | |
fraud | n: the crime of gaining money or financial benefits by deceiving people; a person who makes deceitful pretenses | |
malware | n: a type of software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system or network | |
plain | adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
theft | n: the act of taking anything from someone or somewhere unlawfully; stealing | |
precise | adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited | |
gape | n: an act of opening the mouth wide, often as a sign of surprise, wonder, or boredom; a wide opening or gap in something, especially in a physical object or landscape; (verb) to open one’s mouth wide, often as a result of surprise, shock, or amazement | |
wireless | adj: of or relating a connection or communication that does not require a physical wire or cable, often through the use of radio waves or electromagnetic signals | |
rout | n: a disorderly retreat or defeat of an army or group; a decisive defeat | |
remotely | adv: at a distance; not directly or easily accessible | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
download | v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device | |
attach | v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
universal | adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
bug | n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
disclosure | n: the act of making something known or revealing information that was previously hidden or secret, often used in legal or financial contexts | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
controversial | adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
privacy | n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people | |
flaw | n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
bounty | n: a reward offered for capturing or killing someone or for accomplishing a specific task | |
arrangement | n: a plan or preparation for the future event; the action or process of placing things in a particular order | |
reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. | |
disclose | v: to make something, such as secret or new information, known publicly | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
acknowledged | adj: recognized or admitted as being true or valid | |
frustrate | v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something | |
exchange | v: 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 | |
prop | n: 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 | |
deny | v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something | |
vital | adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
incentive | n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
conservative | adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation | |
adapt | v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment | |
embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
chaos | n: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
blind | adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something | |
stifle | v: to suppress or restrain something, particularly a feeling, emotion, or action; to suffocate or prevent proper breathing or ventilation | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
corporate | adj: of or relating to a large company | |
astound | v: to surprise or shock someone with wonder very much | |
shadowy | adj: dark, dim, or vague, as if obscured by shadows; mysterious or uncertain | |
cyberspace | n: the electronic space where computer-mediated communication and interactions occur often used to refer to the internet or virtual reality environments | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
anonymous | adj: having no known name, identity, or known source | |
brand | n: 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 | |
hacktivism | n: ( the combination of “hacking” and “activism”) the use of hacking or cyber-attacks to promote or advance a particular social or political cause or agenda | |
movement | n: 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 | |
introduction | n: 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 | |
subculture | n: a distinct social group or community within a larger society that shares a set of practices, beliefs, or values that are different from those of the dominant culture | |
dedicate | v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use | |
troll | n: a person who makes inflammatory or off-topic posts on the internet; a supernatural creature often portrayed as a giant or dwarf that lives in isolated areas; (verb) to fish by dragging a baited line through the water behind a boat | |
transformation | n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something | |
church | n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination | |
leak | v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container | |
forge | v: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
dweller | n: a person or animal that lives in a particular place or region; an inhabitant of a specific location | |
react | v: to take action in response to something | |
cyberattack | n: an attempt to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system or network | |
elaborate | adj: containing a lot of carefully prepared and organized or many complicated and detailed parts | |
prank | n: a playful or mischievous trick, practical joke, or act of mischief performed with the intention of amusing or surprising others | |
protest | n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition | |
hometown | n: the town or city where one was born or grew up | |
rally | v: a public meeting of a group of people intended to arouse enthusiasm | |
mass | n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together | |
keyboard | n: device consisting of a set of keys on a piano, typewriter, computer, etc., that you press to make it work | |
perceive | v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses | |
injustice | n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society | |
offline | adj: not connected to the internet | |
uncover | v: to remove the cover from something; to discover something previously unseen or hidden | |
corruption | n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power | |
abuse | n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner | |
politician | n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc. | |
denial | n: a statement that something is not true or does not exist | |
sensitive | adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do | |
robin | n: a small bird from the thrush family, typically having a red breast and found across Europe, Asia, and North America | |
hood | n: a covering for the head and neck, especially one attached to a garment | |
redistribute | v: to share something among people in a different way | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
spotlight | n: a beam of light used to illuminate a particular area or person | |
magnify | v: to make something look bigger than it really is, especially by looking at it through a lens; to make something bigger, stronger, or louder | |
illegal | adj: not allowed by law | |
president | n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc. | |
desperate | adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation | |
quash | v: to suppress or put down forcibly, particularly a rebellion, protest, or opposition; to nullify or reject a decision, judgment, or ruling that is seen as unjust or erroneous; to silence or extinguish a rumor or controversy | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
troop | n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit. | |
provider | n: a person or an organization that supplies somebody with something needed or wanted | |
physically | adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind | |
overnight | adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time | |
unprecedented | adj: never having been seen, done, or known before | |
bypass | n: an alternative road, channel, pipe, or connection that allows flow while the main one is closed or obstructed; (verb) to go past or round | |
censorship | n: the act or process of suppression or restriction of any portions of books, films, news, etc. that are judged obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security | |
workaround | n: a temporary or unconventional solution to a problem or issue that enables progress or completion of a task despite obstacles or limitations | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
analog | adj: relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuous physical quantity such as spatial position, voltage, etc. | |
dial | v: to adjust or set the controls of a machine or device by turning a controller called dial; (noun) a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
episode | n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness | |
uncertain | adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose | |
denounce | v: to speak out against; to strongly criticize something or someone | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
deface | v: to mar or spoil the surface or appearance of something, typically by drawing or writing on it | |
hero | n: 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 | |
electronics | n: the branch of physics and technology that deals with the behavior and control of electrons and the use of electronic devices and systems | |
contentious | adj: likely to cause people to disagree and argue; liking to argue | |
regime | n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit | |
high-profile | adj: attracting much attention and interest from the public and media | |
injury | n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack | |
tweet | n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application | |
fake | adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit | |
index | n: a list of items, such as names, subjects, or keywords, that is arranged in a particular order and is usually found at the end of a book or document; a number or symbol that indicates the value or level of something, such as a stock index or a temperature index | |
conflict | n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals | |
peninsula | n: a long piece of land that is almost surrounded by water but is linked to a larger part of the land | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
volunteer | n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do | |
ethnicity | n: the cultural characteristics of a particular group, such as language, religion, and traditions, that distinguish them from other groups | |
ideology | n: a set of beliefs or philosophies that an economic or political system is based on | |
gender | n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
currency | n: a system of money in general use in a particular country | |
surveillance | n: the act of carefully monitoring a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed or expected | |
demonize | v: to portray or represent someone or something as evil or wicked, often to create fear or hostility towards them | |
utilize | v: to use something for a practical purpose in an effective way | |
cyber | adj: relating to or involving computers, computer networks, or virtual reality | |
commander | n: a person who holds authority or control over a group or organization, particularly in a military, naval, or aerospace context; an official in charge of a particular aspect of operations, such as a commander of a ship or a commander of the air force | |
uniform | adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification | |
jean | n: a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans and other clothing | |
con | n: an argument opposed to a proposal; a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property; (verb) to be against or opposed to something | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something | |
untapped | adj: not yet used or exploited | |
hire | v: to give somebody a job | |
pitch | n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something | |
talent | n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
row | n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars | |
arresting | adj: attracting attention or interest; striking or impressive in appearance or effect; halting or stopping the movement or progress of something | |
fence | n: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property | |
overreach | v: to reach too far or beyond one’s limits; to fail by aiming too high or trying too hard | |
hoard | v: to collect money, valuables, etc., for future use secretly; (noun) a secret store or collection of money, valuables, etc., for future use | |
liberty | n: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views | |
compel | v: to force or require someone to do something; to exert a strong, irresistible force or pressure that makes someone act in a certain way | |
exploit | v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc. | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star |