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religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
homosexual | adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
misuse | n: the act of using something in an unsuitable way or for the wrong purpose | |
faculty | n: an inborn or natural ability to hear, see, think, move, etc.; a department or group of the university concerned with a major division of knowledge | |
pathetic | adj: arousing pity, sorrow, or compassion; expressing or evoking sadness, weakness, or inadequacy; inadequate or inferior in quality or ability | |
second-rate | adj: of inferior quality or standard; not of the highest or best quality; mediocre | |
substitute | n: a person or thing acting or serving instead of another one; (verb) to act as a something or someone instead of another one | |
pitiable | adj: deserving or arousing compassion, sympathy, or pity; evoking feelings of sadness or sorrow | |
flee | v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
compassion | n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck | |
martyrdom | n: the act or experience of suffering or dying for a cause, belief, or principle, which often implies sacrifice and is associated with individuals who endure persecution or hardship due to their convictions | |
deem | v: to consider or decide something in a particular way | |
pernicious | adj: causing harm or destruction, often in a subtle or gradual way | |
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. | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
gay | adj: homosexual; happy, carefree | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
salesperson | n: a person whose job is to sell goods in a shop or directly to customers | |
balloon | n: a small bag made of thin rubber or other light material that can be inflated with air or gas, used as a toy or as a decoration; (verb) to become inflated | |
definitely | adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
compliment | n: an expression of praise, admiration, or approval; a polite or flattering statement intended to make someone feel good | |
adolescent | n: a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult | |
anxious | adj: worried and nervous | |
closet | n: a small room or cabinet with a door used for storing things, especially clothes | |
furious | adj: extremely angry; full of rage | |
edit | v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it | |
deaf | adj: lacking the ability to hear, or having impaired hearing; unresponsive or unaware of certain sounds or signals | |
aback | adv: to be very surprised or shocked by somebody or something | |
entirely | adv: completely | |
poetry | n: poems in general as a genre of literature | |
contest | n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals | |
complain | v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody | |
slurry | n: a semi-liquid mixture, typically a combination of water, mud, or industrial waste; a thin, watery mixture of cement or other building material used to fill in gaps or cover surfaces | |
plunge | v: to dive quickly and steeply downward; to thrust or throw into something; (noun) a steep and rapid fall | |
convinced | adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion | |
membership | n: the state of belonging to a group, a club, an organization, etc. | |
viable | adj: capable of being done as intended; able to succeed | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
Latino | n: a person of Latin American origin or descent, especially one living in the United States | |
Jewish | adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism | |
valid | adj: having a reasonable basis in logic or fact; still legally or officially acceptable | |
dwarf | n: a person or animal that is much smaller than usual or expected for its type; a celestial body, especially a planet, that is smaller and less massive than a star | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
confront | v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person | |
resonant | adj: tending to reinforce or prolong sound by sympathetic vibration; having a quality that elicits a similar response or feeling | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
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 | |
mainstream | n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people | |
perceive | v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
hatch | v: to cause an egg to break to allow a young animal to come out; to produce and expand something that is in an early stage | |
vertical | adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line | |
ethnicity | n: the cultural characteristics of a particular group, such as language, religion, and traditions, that distinguish them from other groups | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
nationality | n: the legal status or right of belonging to a particular country | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
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 | |
presidency | n: the office or term of the President of a country or organization | |
notwithstanding | adv: despite anything to the contrary; nevertheless; (preposition) despite or in spite of | |
creamy | adj: having the texture or consistency of cream; smooth and soft in texture; containing or resembling cream in taste, texture, or appearance | |
peer | n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability | |
horizontal | adj: parallel to the ground or in a baseline; being at the same level as all members of a group | |
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 | |
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 | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
acceptance | n: the act of agreeing or approving, or the state of being agreed or approved | |
coincide | v: to take place at or near the same time | |
unconditional | adj: not subject to any conditions; absolute or complete; not limited by any qualifications or restrictions | |
diagnose | v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis | |
diastrophism | n: the process of deformation of the Earth’s crust due to tectonic forces, resulting in the formation of mountains, valleys, and other geological features, which includes processes such as folding, faulting, and warping | |
disable | v: to cause someone or something to become unable to function properly or as intended; to incapacitate or immobilize | |
intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
educational | adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction | |
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 | |
enroll | v: to officially register or sign up for something, particularly a course of study, an organization, or a service | |
surgery | n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures | |
procedure | n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way | |
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 | |
achieve | v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do | |
contemplate | v: to think about a possible future action or to think about something for a long time thoughtfully | |
accommodate | v: to provide someone with a place to live or to be stored in; to make fit for or to change to suit a new purpose | |
interrupt | v: to say or do something that causes someone to stop in their speech or action | |
buddy | n: a close friend; a partner, especially one of a pair or team | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
charm | n: the power or quality of pleasing or fascinating people | |
accomplished | adj: having completed a task or achieved a goal successfully; skilled or proficient at something | |
Atlantic | adj: relating to or located near the Atlantic Ocean, which is the second-largest ocean on Earth, located between the continents of North and South America to the west and Europe and Africa to the east | |
bioethics | n: the study of ethical issues related to life sciences and healthcare, particularly those related to the moral implications of scientific advances in medicine and biology | |
guilty | adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal | |
syndrome | n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder | |
sanatorium | n: a medical facility or institution for the long-term treatment or care of people with chronic illnesses or diseases, especially tuberculosis | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
lethal | adj: causing or capable of causing death; extremely dangerous | |
dreadful | adj: very bad, unpleasant, or causing fear | |
guilt | n: the fact of having committed something illegal; the negative feelings caused by believing or knowing that you have done something wrong | |
offense | n: an illegal act; a feeling of anger caused by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself; the action of attacking an enemy | |
enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
attitude | n: the way you think and feel about someone or something | |
headline | n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page | |
disabled | adj: having a physical or mental condition that limits someone’s specific actions that most other people can do | |
inhuman | adj: lacking human qualities, such as compassion, kindness, or understanding; cruel, brutal, or without regard for others’ suffering or dignity | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
educate | v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc. | |
disability | n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do | |
triple | adj: consisting of three items or people; three times as great or many | |
independence | n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence | |
regret | v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do | |
catastrophic | adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction | |
instant | adj: happening immediately, with no delay | |
purposeful | adj: having a specific aim or purpose; determined | |
eliminate | v: to remove or get rid of someone or something | |
infant | n: a baby or very young child | |
cochlea | n: a spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that is responsible for hearing; it contains sensory hair cells that convert vibrations into electrical signals that are sent to the brain for interpretation | |
implant | v: to insert or fix an artificial device in a person’s body; to put an idea, attitude, etc., firmly in the mind | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
receiver | n: the part of a phone that you hold close to your ear and mouth; a person who receives something | |
acquire | v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself | |
facsimile | n: an exact copy or replica of a document, artwork, or other objects, often produced through photographic or digital means | |
compound | n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements | |
achondroplasia | n: a genetic disorder characterized by abnormal growth of the bones, resulting in dwarfism, which is the most common form of disproportionate short stature and is caused by a mutation in a gene that affects bone growth | |
substance | n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug | |
pregnant | adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus | |
terminate | v: to bring to an end or stop | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
tragedy | n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character | |
intersect | v: to meet or cross one another | |
grand | adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent | |
opera | n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken | |
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 | |
heroine | n: a woman admired or idealized for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a woman who is the protagonist of a literary work or film | |
expire | v: to come to the end of the period of validity of a document, authorization, agreement, etc. | |
par | n: a state of being equal to someone or something | |
validate | v: to check or prove that something is true; to make something officially or legally acceptable or approved | |
prominent | adj: important, well-known, or noticeable | |
autism | n: a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication | |
mourn | v: to feel or express sorrow, grief, or sadness, especially over the death of someone | |
pray | v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request | |
fond | adj: having affection or liking for someone, particularly someone you’ve known for a long time | |
cease | v: to stop an action or event | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
perpetrator | n: a person who carries out a harmful or illegal act, particularly one that involves violence or deception | |
massacre | n: the brutal and indiscriminate killing of a large number of people; a violent and bloody event that typically results in the death of many individuals | |
persuade | v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
exhausted | adj: extremely tired | |
sue | v: to claim a person or organization, especially by filing a legal claim for money or redress | |
hell | n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place | |
forgiveness | n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion | |
flaw | n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect | |
glorious | adj: having or deserving great admiration, praise, and honor; having great beauty and splendor | |
angel | n: a spiritual being believed to be a messenger of God often depicted as having wings and a halo | |
descend | v: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood | |
ceiling | n: a room’s top interior surface | |
polite | adj: showing consideration, respect, or deference towards others; having good manners, civility, or courteous behavior | |
cling | v: to hold onto something tightly; to be closely attached to someone or something | |
atrocious | adj: shockingly bad or unpleasant; extremely cruel or brutal | |
spectacle | n: something or someone seen, especially a notable or unusual sight; an optical device consisting of a frame that houses a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
flame | n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger | |
retardant | n: a substance used to slow or prevent the spread of fire; a chemical added to a material to make it less flammable; (adjective) of or relating to something that slows down or inhibits a process or action | |
pajama | n: a pair of loose pants with a matching top, worn for sleeping or lounging | |
inferno | n: a place or condition of intense suffering, especially Hell, in traditional Christian beliefs | |
stove | n: a kitchen appliance consisting of a flat top, usually with heating elements, used for cooking food | |
negotiate | v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement | |
universal | adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
silo | n: a tall, cylindrical structure, usually made of concrete or steel, that is used for storing grain, feed, or other dry materials; a system or structure that is isolated or separate from others | |
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 | |
transgender | adj: relating to or denoting a person whose gender identity does not correspond to that person’s biological sex assigned at birth | |
prodigy | n: a young person who possesses exceptional talent or ability, especially in an area that is normally associated with adult expertise; a person or thing that inspires awe or wonder | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
negotiation | n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others | |
astonished | adj: extremely surprised and upset | |
midst | n: the middle part of people or things | |
severely | adv: very badly or seriously | |
caregiving | n: the act of providing care and support for someone who is ill, disabled, or elderly | |
neglect | v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone | |
ash | n: the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance, typically containing minerals and other impurities; the solid remains of a dead person after cremation | |
inter | v: to bury or place a dead body in a tomb or grave; to temporarily detain or imprison someone; (prefix) between or among | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
lesbian | n: a woman who is attracted romantically and sexually to other women | |
divorce | n: the legal dissolution of a marriage | |
surrogate | adj: acting as a substitute or replacement for someone or something else; having a similar function or purpose | |
shorthand | n: a system of rapid handwriting or abbreviation that uses symbols, abbreviations, or other devices to represent words or phrases; a short and simple way of expressing or describing something | |
undermine | v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually | |
damage | v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity | |
subtractive | adj: characterized by taking away or removing something; involving the process of subtracting or reducing something from a larger whole or total | |
additive | n: a substance added to something in small amounts, especially food, to improve or preserve it | |
diversity | n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
strengthen | v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective | |
ecology | n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment | |
pediatrics | n: the branch of medicine that deals with the care and treatment of children | |
extend | v: to broaden in scope, range, or area | |
appropriate | adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting | |
asymmetrical | adj: lacking symmetry or balance; unevenly or irregularly shaped; not corresponding in terms of quantity, size, or position | |
tumor | n: a mass of diseased tissue that forms when cells in the body divide and grow in an uncontrolled way | |
indicate | v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly | |
hydrocephalus | n: a condition in which cerebrospinal fluid (= a clear, colorless fluid that circulates in and around the brain and spinal cord) accumulates in the ventricles of the brain, causing pressure and enlargement of the head; a congenital condition or one that can develop as a result of injury or illness | |
encounter | v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly | |
dawn | n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky | |
unfold | v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown | |
scan | v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information | |
helpless | adj: unable to take care of oneself or to do things without help | |
cramp | n: a sudden, painful contraction or spasm of a muscle, typically in the leg or abdomen; a feeling of tightness or discomfort in a muscle caused by prolonged use or stress | |
ensnare | v: to entrap or catch in a snare or trap; to capture or trap someone or something physically, mentally, or emotionally | |
fatherhood | n: the state or experience of being a father, including the rights, responsibilities, and joys associated with raising a child | |
naturally | adv: as might be expected; by natural manners | |
bewitch | v: to attract or interest someone a lot so that they cannot think in a sensible way | |
splendor | n: great brightness; brilliant or stunning appearance; magnificence | |
illuminate | v: to light something or to make something lighter or brighter; to make something free from confusion or ambiguity | |
abject | adj: extremely unpleasant and degrading; physically or emotionally impoverished; miserable, wretched, and hopeless | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
wit | n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way | |
terrifying | adj: very frightening or intimidating | |
unbearable | adj: not able to be tolerated or endured; too difficult, severe, or intense to be dealt with or suffered through; intolerable or insufferable | |
conquer | v: to bring under control by force or authority | |
enslave | v: to make someone a slave; to deprive someone of their freedom of choice or action | |
lifetime | n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence; | |
thankless | adj: referring to a situation or activity that brings no gratitude or recognition from others; not receiving thanks or appreciation for one’s efforts or actions | |
breed | v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner | |
misery | n: a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune | |
plank | n: a long, flat piece of wood or other material that is used for construction or as a platform; an exercise in which a person holds their body in a straight line supported by their hands and toes |