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corporateadj: of or relating to a large company
diabolicaladj: characterized by extreme wickedness, cruelty, or evil; devilish or inhuman in nature or character
anonymousadj: having no known name, identity, or known source
surveyn: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
peern: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
panoramicadj: relating to an unobstructed and wide view of an extensive area; all-encompassing
strengthn: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
optv: to make a choice from a range of possibilities
colonoscopyn: a medical procedure in which a flexible tube with a camera on its end is inserted into the rectum to examine the colon for potential abnormalities or diseases
meditationn: the act of focusing one’s mind on a particular object or thought; activity to train attention and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state
confidentialadj: intended to be kept secret
brimn: the top edge of a cup, bowl, or other containers; a circular projecting edge at the bottom of a hat
blindadj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
quotationn: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
backgroundn: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
anchorpersonn: a person, usually a journalist or reporter, who leads and presents the news coverage on a TV or radio program
panicn: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
mundaneadj: very ordinary and therefore lacking interest or excitement
headlinen: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
nationn: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
televisev: to broadcast and transmit a television program or event through an electronic system to be watched by others
freakoutn: a sudden or intense emotional outburst, typically characterized by panic, fear, or anxiety
ultimateadj: furthest or highest in degree or order
rejectv: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
ridiculousadj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
atheistn: a person who denies or disbelieves the existence of a deity or deities
fidgetyadj: restless or uneasy, especially because of nervousness or boredom; constantly moving or twitching
skepticaladj: doubting that something is accurate or useful
unfairadj: not giving equal treatment or opportunities to people involved; marked by injustice, partiality, or deception
lumpn: a small, irregularly shaped mass or piece, typically of a soft substance such as coal, flour, or dough
auran: a distinctive feeling or quality that seems to surround a person or place; a low-level electromagnetic field surrounding a living organism or object
visionn: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
dolphinn: a marine mammal that typically has a beaklike snout, a streamlined body, and flippers and that feeds on fish and squid
healingn: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again
anxietyn: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
depressionn: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
attractiveadj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable
fellowadj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
skepticn: a person who doubts or questions the truth of specific claims, beliefs, or doctrines, especially those in religion or the supernatural
ditchn: a long, narrow, and shallow depression or channel that is dug into the ground; (verb) to throw away
clichen: a phrase or expression that has become overused to the point that it has lost its original impact or meaning; a trite or unoriginal idea or statement
liberallyadv: generously or abundantly; showing a broad-minded or tolerant attitude; favoring or advocating for social, political, or economic reforms to improve individual freedom and equality
orthodoxadj: following or conforming to the traditional, normal, or commonly accepted beliefs, ideas, or activities; of or relating to Judaism; of or relating to the Eastern Orthodox Church
gurun: a spiritual teacher or leader, notably in Hindu and Sikh traditions; a person who has knowledge and expertise in a particular area
decidev: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
dedicatev: 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
sterlingn: a British coin and unit of currency, equivalent to 100 pence; British money; something of excellent quality or genuine value
hardworkingadj: tending to work with a lot of effort and care
intelligentadj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
beatdownn: a thorough defeat or overwhelming victory; a physical attack or beating
penchantn: a strong and habitual liking or preference for something or someone
embarrassv: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
emotionaladj: relating to people’s feelings
divan: a distinguished female singer or performer, often with a reputation for being difficult or demanding; a woman who is admired for her talent, beauty, or grace but who is also seen as arrogant or temperamental
authoritarianadj: characterized by strict, absolute control and obedience to authority or rules; dictatorial and lacking in personal freedoms or individual rights
laughtern: the act or sound of laughing
motifn: a recurring element in an artistic or literary work, typically a particular image or idea; a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
promotev: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
aspectn: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
ashamedadj: feeling guilt, embarrassment, or remorse about something because of something you have done
prominentadj: important, well-known, or noticeable
problematicadj: full of difficulties; difficult to deal with or solve
publiclyadv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
supposev: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
applaudv: to express approval of someone or something by clapping the hands
retainv: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
recklessadj: marked by a lack of care about danger and the likely results of your actions
unrulyadj: difficult or impossible to manage or control; disobedient; disorderly
violentadj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
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
incivilityn: a lack of civility, courtesy, or politeness; rude or disrespectful behavior toward others
tribaladj: relating to a social group or tribe, especially a preliterate society
antagonismn: active hostility or opposition towards someone or something; a feeling of dislike or resentment
fabricn: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
unravelv: undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads by separating it
extensionn: a thing that is added to something to make it longer, larger, or wider; an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students; an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line
levern: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily
disposev: to put things or people in a particular manner or position; to incline someone towards a specific activity or mood; throw or cast away
psychotherapyn: the treatment of mental or emotional problems by talking with a therapist
communicatev: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
biasn: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
counselingn: the process of providing guidance and support to someone, often in a therapeutic or professional context, to help them overcome personal or emotional difficulties and improve their mental health and well-being
gratefuladj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
snippyadj: curt or sharply critical in a disrespectful way; short or abrupt in manner or speech
silentadj: without any or little sound
retreatn: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life
boostv: to improve, raise, or increase something
insistv: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
jerkv: to make a sudden, sharp movement, or cause something to do this
influencern: a person or thing that affects or changes someone’s or something’s behavior, especially a person with the ability to affect potential buyers of a product or service through recommendations on social media
spinv: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented
instructv: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something
emergingadj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
ensuev: to happen or follow as a result or consequence of something
nonstopadj: without intermediate stops between source and destination
twinn: either of two children born at the same time from the same mother
rehearsev: to practice or repeat something, such as a performance, speech, or action, to prepare for an event or to improve one’s skills; to go through the motions of a planned activity before executing it
gloriousadj: having or deserving great admiration, praise, and honor; having great beauty and splendor
expletiven: a curse word or a swear word; a word or phrase used to convey strong emotions, such as anger or frustration
deservev: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
praisen: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something
elegantadj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement
prosen: a type of written or spoken language that is not organized in verse or rhyme
roostern: a male chicken, especially one that is adult; a bird that has a distinctive red comb, wattle, and crowing call
ragen: a strong feeling of anger or violence
avalanchen: a sudden and rapid movement of a large amount of snow, ice, rocks, or other debris down a steep slope; a rapid and overwhelming occurrence of events or circumstances
criticismn: the act of analyzing, evaluating, or judging something, especially literary or artistic work, to find fault with it or to offer suggestions for improvement; the expression of disapproval or censure
incurableadj: not able to be cured, healed, or remedied; beyond recovery or redemption
obsessv: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
crankyadj: easily irritated or annoyed; bad-tempered; in a state of discomfort or pain, often resulting in irritability or moodiness
monstern: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
cleavev: to split or divide something into two parts, often with force; to adhere or cling to something closely and cohesively
hoofn: the horny part of the foot of some mammals, such as horses, deer, and cattle
retractv: to take back, withdraw, or revoke something that has been said or done; to disavow or repudiate a statement or assertion that one has previously made
jawn: either of the two bones at the bottom of the face that moves when you open your mouth; (verb) talk socially without exchanging too much information
hosen: a flexible tube or pipe used to convey fluids, typically water or air; to spray someone or something with water or another liquid in a forceful manner
caven: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground
definitelyadv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
epiphanyn: a moment of sudden and great realization or revelation; a Christian festival, held on 6 January, celebrating the visit of the three wise men to the infant Jesus
ancientadj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
neuroticadj: suffering from neurosis or excessive and irrational anxiety or distress, often about everyday situations and circumstances
injectv: to put a liquid such as a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a needle and syringe (= small tube)
calmadj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
slayv: to kill violently, especially with a weapon
counterintuitiveadj: contrary to what common sense would suggest
indulgentadj: given to yielding to the desires or whims of oneself or others, especially by being generous or lavish
radicaladj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
disarmv: to remove weapons or the means of attack from a person, group, or situation; to win over or reduce suspicion or hostility from an opponent or adversary
spiraln: a curve that coils around a central point and gets progressively farther away from it as it goes around
toiletn: a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture with a seat for defecation and urination, or a room or building containing one or more of this fixture
vortexn: a mass of whirling air, water, dust, or smoke, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind
ketosisn: a metabolic process in which the body burns stored fat for energy due to a lack of available glucose, often induced by a low-carbohydrate diet or prolonged fasting
miserableadj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering
vastadj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
superioradj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others
alternativen: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
upwardadv: toward the top or highest point, or a higher position or level; (adjective) extending or moving toward a higher place
balmyadj: pleasantly warm, mild, or soothing; having a calming or calming effect on the senses or emotions
relationn: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
variableadj: likely to change or vary often; (noun) a symbol, like x or y, that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a value that may be changed
flourishv: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
improvisationn: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
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
narcissistn: a person who is excessively self-absorbed, especially regarding their appearance or achievements
flipv: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
torturen: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
representv: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
unifyv: to bring or join something together so that they form a single unit
deliberatelyadv: done in an intentional or slow and careful manner
confusev: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
spousen: a person’s husband, wife, or partner in marriage
glutenn: a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye that is responsible for the elastic texture of the dough
embracev: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
broadadj: very wide; general
evolutionn: a gradual process of transformation of living things
cooperatev: to work together with one or more people or organizations to achieve a goal
sapiensn: the species of modern humans, Homo sapiens
thrivev: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
inequalityn: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
climaten: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
crisisn: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
obviousadj: easy to see, discover or understand
massiveadj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
structuraladj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything
baselinen: a starting point or minimum for comparing facts; the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court
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
ceaselessadj: without stopping, pausing, or resting; persistent and unending
flagellatev: to whip, scourge, or flog someone or oneself (as in religious penitence practices); to swim using a whip-like tail, as some aquatic animals do; (noun) a type of organism that has one or more whip-like appendages
geopoliticaladj: of or relating to political activity or relations between countries and groups of countries, as influenced by the physical features of a country or area
empowerv: to give someone the power or authority to do something
unalterableadj: impossible to change or modify; permanent, fixed, or constant
bunchn: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
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
subscribev: to agree to receive or support something, often through payment or regular participation; to sign up for or enroll in something, such as a publication, service, or program
fancyv: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy
metaphysicsn: the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature and the first principles of reality, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, identity, time, and space
instructionn: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
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
envisionv: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future
petn: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly
phrasen: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
generatev: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
baitn: a type of food or lure used to attract fish, animals, or people; something used to provoke or irritate someone into responding or reacting in a certain way
conjurev: to call forth by magic; to create or bring about through the imagination
mentorn: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
neutraladj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc.
overlookv: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
treaclen: a thick, dark syrup made from cane sugar; a sweet, sticky, cloying sentimentality or overly sentimental speech or writing
physiologicaladj: relating to the normal functioning of living organisms and their organs and systems; concerning the physical or biochemical processes and activities that occur within the body
psychologyn: the scientific study of mind and behavior
recommendv: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
consciouslyadv: with awareness; in a deliberate manner
counterprogrammingn: a strategy used by TV networks or movie studios to air or release content that competes with or serves as an alternative to programming on rival networks or studios
criticn: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
ambitiousadj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth
scarev: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
erodev: to gradually wear away or break down (rock, soil, or other material) through the action of wind, water, or other natural agents; to gradually weaken or undermine (something) over time
replacev: to take the place of something
sadisticadj: deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others; cruel and brutal in a way that causes others to suffer
tyrantn: a ruler who uses their power cruelly and oppressively; a cruel and oppressive person
retirev: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age
evangelistn: a person who seeks to convert others to their religious beliefs, especially through public preaching
gushv: to flow or pour out rapidly and in large quantities
colleaguen: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
prosecutorn: a lawyer or official who conducts legal proceedings against someone accused of a crime; a person who brings a criminal case to court on behalf of the state or government
delightn: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
egon: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one
shrinkv: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
complimentn: an expression of praise, admiration, or approval; a polite or flattering statement intended to make someone feel good
congratulationn: the act of expressing that someone has an occasion for celebration or the expression of pleasure at the success or good fortune of another
counterculturen: a subculture whose values and norms of behavior differ substantially from those of mainstream society, often in opposition to it
courageousadj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
generousadj: willing to give and share something such as money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is necessary or expected
grandioseadj: impressive or grand in size, appearance, or manner, especially in an exaggerated or pompous way
touchyadj: easily offended or upset, or sensitive

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