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spirit | n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | |
ponder | v: to think deeply or carefully about something | |
preschool | adj: relating to or denoting the period before a child begins primary school; (noun) the activities or education provided during this time | |
kindergarten | n: a school or class for young children, usually between the ages of four and six | |
toddler | n: a young child who has recently learned to walk | |
phase | n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development | |
encounter | v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly | |
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 | |
assert | v: to state something firmly and confidently, often in a way that is intended to convince others that it is true | |
implausible | adj: difficult to believe or accept as true; not credible or convincing; unlikely or improbable | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
womb | n: the organ of a woman or female mammal in which a baby develops before birth | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
fetus | n: an unborn or unhatched animal in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
discipline | n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
well-being | n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous | |
crucial | adj: extremely vital or necessary | |
intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
pregnant | adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
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 | |
slate | n: a flat piece of rock or stone that is typically used as a roofing or flooring material; a list of candidates for an election arranged in a specific order | |
marked | adj: having a noticeable feature or distinctive quality; easily noticeable or obvious | |
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 | |
belly | n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft | |
abdominal | adj: of or relating to the part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, and other organs | |
tissue | n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function | |
amnion | n: the innermost sac that surrounds and protects the fetus during pregnancy, filled with amniotic fluid which cushions and protects the fetus | |
fluid | n: a substance that can flow and is not solid | |
surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
gestation | n: the state of being pregnant; the period during which an embryo or fetus develops, usually about 280 days in humans | |
muted | adj: having a subdued or softened sound, color, or tone; restrained or understated in expression or style | |
muffle | v: to wrap or cover something to deaden sound or prevent others from hearing it; to suppress or soften the sound of something; to decrease the intensity or impact of something | |
cartoon | n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption | |
reverb | n: an audio effect that produces a sound that is reflected off surfaces in an enclosed space, creating a sense of space or ambiance; the natural echoing or reverberation of sound in a large or open space | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
prefer | v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another | |
advantage | n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has | |
rig | v: to prepare or set up something in a certain way, typically in a carefully planned or fraudulent manner; to equip with sails or masts | |
rub | v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure | |
nipple | n: the dark part of the skin which sticks out from the breast of a mammal and from which milk can be secreted | |
preference | n: a stronger liking or interest for something or someone than another thing or person | |
resume | v: to continue or begin anew after a pause or interruption | |
bore | v: to make someone feel weary or uninterested, often by talking at length about uninteresting or mundane topics; to cause someone to feel bored or unengaged; (noun) a hole or tunnel drilled or dug into the ground, either for exploration or extraction of natural resources | |
sect | n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
opera | n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken | |
accent | n: a distinctive way of pronouncing the words of a language that shows which area, country, or social group a person comes from; particular importance or significance | |
native | adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place | |
germ | n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one | |
imitate | v: to copy the speech, behavior, appearance, etc. of someone or something | |
melodic | adj: having a pleasant or harmonious sound, especially in relation to music | |
contour | n: the outline of its shape or form; a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
aid | n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support | |
survival | n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger | |
endear | v: to make someone loved or appreciated or to cause someone to feel fondness or affection for someone or something | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
uterus | n: a hollow muscular organ in the body of a woman or other female mammal in which a baby or young animal develops before birth | |
bud | n: a small swelling on a plant stem or twig containing an undeveloped shoot | |
develop | v: 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 | |
olfactory | adj: relating to the sense of smell; connected with the perception of odors or scents | |
receptor | n: an organ having nerve endings that respond to stimulation such as heat or cold and makes the body react in a particular way | |
function | n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose | |
flavor | n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth | |
continuously | adv: without being interrupted or paused; repeatedly | |
swallow | v: to make food, drink, pills, etc., pass down your throat into your stomach; (noun) small long-winged songbird noted for swift, graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations | |
trimester | n: approximately three months, especially one of the three three-month periods into which human pregnancy is traditionally divided; one of three divisions of an academic year | |
infant | n: a baby or very young child | |
cereal | n: a type of grain used for food, such as wheat, oats, or corn that is typically ground into flour, cooked into porridge, or used to make breakfast cereals | |
facial | adj: of or relating to a person’s face | |
observe | v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion | |
offspring | n: descendant; any immature animal or plant | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
licorice | n: a sweet, chewy confectionery made from the dried root of the licorice plant; a flavoring made from extracts of this root, known for its distinctive black color and strong, slightly herbal taste | |
reaction | n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others | |
translate | v: to convert or change words into another language | |
roughly | adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner | |
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 | |
characteristic | n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody | |
spice | n: a dried seed, fruit, root, bark, or vegetable substance primarily used to season or flavor food | |
cuisine | n: the style of cooking characteristic of a particular country, region, or establishment | |
conjure | v: to call forth by magic; to create or bring about through the imagination | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
enrich | v: to make better or improve in quality by adding something else | |
process | n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products | |
mold | n: a hollow container used to give shape to liquid or soft substance, which then becomes solid in the same shape as the container; a soft, green, or gray growth that forms on stale food or objects exposed to warm, moist air for too long | |
visceral | adj: relating to or affecting the internal organs; instinctive or emotional rather than rational; characterized by deep-seated emotional reactions or responses | |
consequent | adj: resulting or following as a result of something else; (noun) something that is logical or naturally follows from something else | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
exposed | adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
idiosyncrasy | n: a distinctive or unique way of functioning, behaving, or thinking that is characteristic of an individual or a group; a peculiar or eccentric habit or behavior | |
incorporate | v: to include something as a part of a larger entity | |
flesh | n: the soft substance composing the body of a person or animal, as opposed to bones and other structures | |
maternal | adj: relating to or characteristic of a mother; having feelings that are typical of a caring mother towards her child | |
contribution | n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
flute | n: a musical instrument consisting of a metal, wood, or bamboo tube with a row of fingerholes and sometimes keys, played by blowing across a hole near one end | |
abundance | n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something | |
scarcity | n: the state of being in short supply; a small and inadequate amount | |
constant | adj: happening repeatedly or all the time | |
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 | |
harry | v: to persistently harass, badger, or bother someone or something; to persistently attack or pursue an opposing force or target | |
diet | n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan | |
clue | n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery | |
prevailing | adj: most frequent, widespread, or currently dominant, usually referring to a particular opinion, attitude, or trend | |
lift | v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position | |
tweak | v: to pinch or squeeze something sharply; to adjust something finely | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
flexibility | n: the quality of changing or being changed easily according to new conditions or situations | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
tundra | n: a vast, treeless, and typically frozen plain in the Arctic regions, where the subsoil is permanently frozen | |
desert | n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks | |
conclude | v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning | |
troop | n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit. | |
blockade | n: a barrier or obstacle designed to prevent the movement or flow of people, goods, or resources; a military tactic that aims to isolate a specific area or territory by preventing it from receiving supplies or reinforcements | |
siege | n: the surrounding of a place and isolating it by an army to defeat those defending it | |
harsh | adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit | |
solid | adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality | |
scarce | adj: not abundant or plentiful, and therefore not easy to find or obtain | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
calorie | n: unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius at atmospheric pressure, used by nutritionists to measure how much energy food will produce | |
quarter | n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion | |
deprivation | n: a state of not having something, such as food or money, that you need for a pleasant life | |
stretch | v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking | |
resort | n: a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose; (verb) to turn to or take a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one, to resolve a difficult circumstance | |
bulb | n: a rounded underground storage organ of some plants from which the plant grows; the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
reserve | v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance | |
exhausted | adj: extremely tired | |
specter | n: a ghostly or haunting image or apparition; a threatening or ominous presence that causes fear or anxiety | |
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 | |
starvation | n: a severe lack of food that leads to malnutrition and, ultimately, death | |
loom | v: to appear or take shape as a large, especially in a frightening way | |
ally | n: a country that has officially agreed to assist and support another country, particularly in the event of a war | |
hunger | n: a strong desire or craving for something; a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food; a chronic condition of insufficient food intake and malnutrition | |
malnutrition | n: the condition of having an improper or inadequate diet, typically resulting in weakness, illness, and developmental problems; the state of being undernourished or lacking essential nutrients | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
apparent | adj: able to see or understand easily or clearly | |
stillbirth | n: the birth of a dead fetus or infant, usually after the 20th week of pregnancy | |
defect | n: an imperfection, shortcoming, or lack of something or someone | |
mortality | n: the quality or state of being subject to death | |
obesity | n: the condition of being significantly overweight, typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater. | |
diabetes | n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
prenatal | adj: of, relating to, or occurring in the period before birth | |
myriad | adj: a very large number | |
cholesterol | n: a type of fat that is found in the blood and cells of the body and that is important for many bodily functions but can also contribute to heart disease and stroke when levels are too high | |
glucose | n: a type of sugar that is found in plants, especially fruit, and is an essential energy source in living things | |
tolerance | n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant | |
precursor | n: a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind and that contributes to or influences its growth | |
nutrition | n: the substances or the process that organisms take into their bodies as food for their growth and health | |
divert | v: to change the course or direction of something, often away from a specific path or target; to entertain or amuse someone, often to distract them from a problem or concern; to appropriate something for a different purpose | |
nutrient | n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things | |
liver | n: a large organ in the body, involved in many metabolic processes, such as detoxification of the organism, and the synthesis of proteins | |
deprive | v: to take away something from someone | |
susceptible | adj: easily influenced, harmed, or affected by something | |
cue | n: a signal, gesture, or action that provides information or direction for someone else to act or respond; a reminder or prompt for someone to do something | |
accord | n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have | |
adjust | v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better. | |
metabolism | n: the set of chemical reactions in cells or organisms that are necessary for life-sustaining | |
physiological | adj: 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 | |
anticipation | n: the action of expecting that something might happen in the future and perhaps doing something about it now | |
await | v: to wait or stay ready for something; to expect or anticipate something | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
prediction | n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future | |
constitute | v: to be the essential or fundamental elements or parts of something; to establish, appoint, or assign someone to a particular office or position; to make up or compose something | |
fairy | n: a mythical being of folklore and romance usually depicted as having magic powers | |
tale | n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure | |
grim | adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy | |
chronicle | n: a historical account of events arranged in order of time, typically without analysis or interpretation | |
impart | v: to expose or inform; to provide a portion of | |
adaptation | n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions | |
circumstance | n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence | |
facilitate | v: to make something easier or more likely to happen | |
severely | adv: very badly or seriously | |
requirement | n: something that is needed or wanted | |
unreliable | adj: not able to be trusted or depended on | |
narrator | n: a person who tells a story, especially in a book or film | |
superfluous | adj: unnecessary; more than what is needed or required | |
postwar | adj: relating to the period following a war, particularly World War II; characterized by the rebuilding and recovery of countries and societies | |
vicinity | n: the area or region surrounding or in the general vicinity of a particular place or location; a nearby or neighboring region | |
commuter | n: a person who regularly travels long distances between their home and place of work, typically by public transportation or car | |
spill | v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident | |
waitress | n: a woman who serves food and drinks in a restaurant or cafe | |
brokerage | n: the business of buying and selling goods or services on behalf of others, often for a commission or fee; the activity of acting as an intermediary or agent in negotiations or deals between two parties | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
tower | n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone | |
collapse | v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart | |
horror | n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying | |
inflict | v: to cause harm, injury, or suffering to someone or something | |
survivor | n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died | |
disaster | n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life | |
overwhelming | adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it | |
chaos | n: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control | |
confusion | n: the state of being mixed up or unclear, or the state of disorder or uncertainty | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
toxic | adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous | |
debris | n: broken or torn fragments of something | |
pound | n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces | |
examine | v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them | |
traumatic | adj: relating to or caused by injury, especially emotional injury | |
syndrome | n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder | |
ordeal | n: a painful, difficult, or dangerous experience or trial; a severe test of endurance or patience | |
susceptibility | n: the state of being easily influenced or vulnerable to some external influence, such as a disease, idea, or emotional state; the ability to be easily affected by something | |
pronounced | adj: clearly and distinctly expressed or noticeable; emphasized | |
catastrophe | n: a sudden event that causes extreme ruin and misfortune | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
victim | n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event | |
tremendous | adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good | |
unnecessary | adj: not needed or required; not essential or important | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
pathology | n: the study of the nature and cause of diseases and disorders; the medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders | |
manifestation | n: a visible or tangible form of something, especially a particular sign of a disease or condition | |
awareness | n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important | |
trigger | v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function | |
transmission | n: the act or process of sending something from one person or place to another; the process of broadcasting over the airwaves, as in radio or television | |
adaptive | adj: capable of adjusting to new situations or changing conditions | |
speculate | v: to form a theory or conjecture or guess about a subject without solid evidence | |
poignant | adj: evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally moving; deeply affecting or touching | |
warn | v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future | |
blame | v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad | |
promote | v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental |