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storytelling | n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories | |
precision | n: the quality or condition of being exact and accurate | |
prose | n: a type of written or spoken language that is not organized in verse or rhyme | |
solitude | n: the state of being alone and isolated from others | |
fantasy | n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen | |
stream | n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc. | |
conscious | adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you | |
patriarch | n: a man who is the head of a family or tribe or a man who is revered because of his age, wisdom, or spiritual leadership | |
punctuate | v: to insert punctuation marks (= comma, period, colon, etc.) in the text; to interrupt periodically | |
imagery | n: the use of words or pictures in books, photographs, paintings, etc., that produces pictures in the minds of people; the ability to form mental images of things or events | |
sweeping | adj: extensive, broad, or far-reaching in scope or impact; characterized by a vigorous or forceful movement, often involving wide motions or gestures | |
twist | v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape | |
primal | adj: of or relating to the earliest stage of development; fundamental; primitive | |
jungle | n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly | |
visceral | adj: relating to or affecting the internal organs; instinctive or emotional rather than rational; characterized by deep-seated emotional reactions or responses | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
session | n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity | |
novel | n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before | |
sweep | v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly | |
vivid | adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind | |
translate | v: to convert or change words into another language | |
comparative | adj: relating to the comparison of different things or groups; denoting a degree of difference or comparison between two or more things; characterized by comparison or contrast | |
stick | v: 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 | |
praise | n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something | |
translator | n: a person whose job is restating written messages from one language to another | |
astonishing | adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe | |
compliment | n: an expression of praise, admiration, or approval; a polite or flattering statement intended to make someone feel good | |
apropos | adj: concerning a particular topic; fitting or appropriate in a given situation; (adverb) at the right time; incidentally or by the way | |
lift | v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position | |
treason | n: the act of betraying one’s country or government, especially by attempting to overthrow it or give aid and comfort to its enemies; a violation of allegiance or loyalty to one’s country or government | |
charm | n: the power or quality of pleasing or fascinating people | |
recommend | v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
insight | n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
encounter | v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly | |
difficulty | n: a condition or state that causes problems | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
inherent | adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute | |
crystalline | adj: resembling crystal in clarity, transparency, or brilliance; having a highly ordered and symmetrical molecular structure | |
consciously | adv: with awareness; in a deliberate manner | |
ego | n: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one | |
daisy | n: a wildflower that typically has a yellow disc at the center of a white or pink-and-white flowerhead | |
schizophrenia | n: a severe mental disorder in which a person has a distorted view of reality and may experience hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking and behavior | |
plunge | v: to dive quickly and steeply downward; to thrust or throw into something; (noun) a steep and rapid fall | |
obtainable | adj: capable of being obtained, acquired, or reached; accessible | |
ambition | n: a strong wish to do or achieve something | |
futile | adj: incapable of producing any useful result; pointless | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
soon-to-be | adj: used to describe someone or something that will soon become something else or will soon be in a different state or position | |
grateful | adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful | |
recipient | n: a person who receives something | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
squad | n: a small group of people organized for a particular purpose, especially a military one or a sports team | |
alien | n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere | |
alike | adv: similar or identical in nature or appearance | |
comedy | n: a genre of dramatic entertainment that aims to amuse and provoke laughter by depicting amusing or ludicrous situations, characters, or events; the use of humor, wit, and satire in writing, films, and other forms of entertainment | |
distinct | adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type | |
wavelength | n: the distance between two points in the same phase in consecutive cycles of a wave | |
arbitrary | adj: based on chance, or individual whim rather than any reason | |
spectrum | n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split | |
poetry | n: poems in general as a genre of literature | |
humor | n: the quality of being amusing or funny; the liquid parts of the body | |
satire | n: a literary or artistic work that uses irony, sarcasm, humor, ridicule, or exaggeration to criticize human vices, follies, or shortcomings; a genre of literature or art that uses such techniques | |
circumvent | v: to go around, avoid, or bypass something, often to achieve an intended goal or objective; to outmaneuver or outsmart a person or obstacle | |
ingrained | adj: deeply rooted in someone’s mind or behavior; difficult to change due to being established for a long time | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
conventional | adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc. | |
wisdom | n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
ridicule | n: speech or behavior that makes fun of or mocks someone or something; teasing, sarcasm, or scornful remarks that are intended to belittle or humiliate; (verb) to mock, criticize, or make fun of someone or something in a scornful or derisive way | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
self-interest | n: the fact or action of only considering their own interests and of not caring about others | |
survival | n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger | |
grasp | v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
foremost | adj: most important, leading, or prominent | |
honesty | n: the quality of being truthful, sincere, and morally upright; adherence to moral and ethical principles | |
integrity | n: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided | |
impersonation | n: the act of deliberately imitating or pretending to be someone else, often for comedic or deceptive purposes | |
nominate | v: to propose someone for a position, especially in politics or an organization, or some honor | |
vice | n: wrongdoing or wicked behavior; (in the form of vice versa) with the order reversed; (as a prefix) someone with a job immediately below a particular person | |
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. | |
candidate | n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant | |
devastating | adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage | |
demonstrate | v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience | |
pundit | n: an expert, authority, or knowledgeable commentator who frequently expresses opinions or gives analysis on a particular subject or issue | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
cement | v: make fast as if with cement; (noun) a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay, used with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
script | n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand | |
verbatim | adv: word for word; in the exact words; exactly as spoken or written | |
remark | n: a comment or observation, or something said or written about a particular subject or situation; (verb) to give a spoken statement on a particular subject or situation | |
impersonate | v: to pretend to be someone else, often with the intent to deceive or defraud; to imitate the mannerisms or speech of another person as a form of tribute or satire | |
refer | v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
argue | v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others | |
punchline | n: the final sentence or phrase in a joke, which is intended to be funny or surprising and to bring the joke to a climax | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
trait | n: a particular feature of your nature | |
scandal | n: an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage | |
survey | n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions | |
pew | n: a long bench or seating area, typically found in churches, designed to accommodate multiple people during religious services | |
policy | n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective | |
cable | n: 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 | |
conflict | n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals | |
profitable | adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit | |
corporate | adj: of or relating to a large company | |
journalism | n: the profession or activity of writing or reporting news for publication or broadcast | |
commitment | n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way | |
intent | n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something | |
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 | |
delivery | n: the act of taking or sending something to a destination; the bringing of a baby during childbirth | |
credible | adj: capable of being trusted or believed | |
retain | v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something | |
doubly | adv: to twice the extent or degree; in a way that involves two things at once; with twice as much force, effect, or significance | |
ironic | adj: using words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal or usual meaning, often for humorous or rhetorical effect | |
deliberate | adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident | |
misdirect | v: to give someone the wrong order, information, etc.; to send someone or something to the wrong place or wrong direction | |
verbal | adj: expressed in spoken rather than written words | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
transport | n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on | |
delight | n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness | |
laughter | n: the act or sound of laughing | |
coincident | adj: happening or operating in the same place or at the same time | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
endorphin | n: a natural hormone-like substance that is produced by the body and that acts on the nervous system to reduce pain and induce a feeling of well-being | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
seduce | v: to entice someone to engage in sexual behavior or to enter into a romantic relationship | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
panic | n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action | |
flee | v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger | |
adrenaline | n: (also “epinephrine”) a substance secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress, which makes the heart beat faster and prepares the body to react to danger | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
alchemy | n: a medieval chemical philosophy and speculative theory that aimed to transform base metals into gold or produce a universal elixir that could cure all diseases and grant immortality; a process of transformation or creation that appears magical or mysterious | |
rev | n: 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 | |
unexpected | adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen | |
gay | adj: homosexual; happy, carefree | |
agenda | n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
bastardize | v: to alter, modify, or degrade something in a way that undermines or violates its original integrity or quality; to create a less authentic or less desirable version of something | |
adoption | n: the action or fact of legally taking another’s child as one’s own; the act of accepting with approval | |
remotely | adv: at a distance; not directly or easily accessible | |
controversial | adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute | |
abomination | n: something that is regarded with extreme disgust or hatred; an object, act, or practice that is morally or religiously offensive | |
bible | n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field | |
epithet | n: a descriptive word or phrase used to characterize or describe someone or something; a term or nickname that highlights a particular quality, attribute, or characteristic | |
attach | v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another | |
innocent | adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge | |
circuit | n: (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 | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
debate | n: 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 | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
validity | n: the state or quality of being true, correct, justified, or legally recognized | |
sleeve | n: a part of a garment that covers all or part of an arm | |
economy | n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel | |
suit | n: 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 | |
phrase | n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together | |
concentration | n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else. | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
routine | n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program | |
brag | v: to say something in a boastful manner, to impress others, or make oneself feel superior | |
contest | n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals | |
playground | n: an area where many people go for recreation, especially at a school or in a park | |
attribute | v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses; | |
viral | adj: relating to or caused by a virus | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
accidentally | adv: by chance or without planning | |
accident | n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury | |
Negro | n: (“Negro” is now considered out of date and offensive) a term that was once used to refer to people of African descent, especially those living in the United States | |
monologue | n: a solo speech or performance given by one person, typically in a theatrical or storytelling context, and often used to reveal aspects of the speaker’s thoughts, feelings, or backstory | |
profession | n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training | |
appeal | n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest | |
craft | n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
editorial | adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media | |
cartoon | n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
scan | v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information | |
virtually | adv: almost completely | |
attendance | n: the act of being present at an event or gathering; the number of people present at an event or gathering | |
decision-maker | n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization | |
intentionally | adv: in a planned or intended way | |
premise | n: a statement or proposition that is held to be true or from which a conclusion can be drawn | |
governor | n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province | |
adopt | v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own | |
fate | n: the development of events beyond one’s control; destiny; the ultimate outcome or consequence of a situation or person’s actions | |
nomination | n: the act or process of formally proposing someone for election or appointment to a position, office, or award; the act of designating or selecting someone for a particular role or purpose | |
proclaim | v: to announce or state something publicly and forcefully | |
county | n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division | |
pray | v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request | |
damn | v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger | |
unequivocal | adj: admitting of no doubt; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion | |
beneficial | adj: helpful, useful, or sound; promoting or enhancing well-being | |
regardless | adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties | |
toss | v: to throw something carelessly with a light motion | |
hoax | n: a deliberately fabricated deception, often intended to trick or mislead people into believing something that is not true; a practical joke or prank | |
profit | n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved | |
metric | adj: using or relating to the meter as a unit of length; a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic | |
bull | n: a male bovine animal; an investor who has a positive outlook on the market or a particular investment and buys with the expectation of prices increasing | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
parliament | n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state | |
rigorous | adj: allowing or demanding no deviation from a standard; extremely careful, thorough, or accurate | |
carbon | n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals | |
regime | n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit | |
punch | v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something |