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denote | v: to indicate or represent something; to serve as a symbol or sign of something; to express or designate a meaning or concept | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
open-ended | adj: without any limits or restrictions; allowing for a spontaneous response | |
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 | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
platform | n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed | |
presentation | n: the act of formally introducing or displaying something to others; the manner in which something is presented or given visually, verbally, or otherwise | |
computation | n: the act or process of calculating something, especially an answer or amount, by using a machine or calculator | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
upload | v: to transfer digital data or files from a local computer or device to a remote server or network; the act of transferring such data or files | |
remix | v: to compose a piece of media that has been altered or contorted from its original state by adding, removing, or changing elements of the item | |
humanity | n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc. | |
collaborate | v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something | |
collaboration | n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something | |
astronomical | adj: relating to astronomy or the study of celestial bodies and phenomena; very large or immense in scale or magnitude | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
effortless | adj: requiring little or no effort; not difficult or strenuous; easy to accomplish | |
sophisticated | adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion | |
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 | |
conclude | v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning | |
digital | adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet | |
bathe | v: to wash or immerse oneself or another person in the water or a liquid; to expose a part of the body to a natural element, such as sunlight or air | |
refrigerator | n: an appliance or device used for preserving and cooling food and beverages by maintaining a low temperature within a closed compartment | |
institute | n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something | |
native | adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place | |
immigrant | n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently | |
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 | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
opaque | adj: not transparent; not allowing light to pass through; not permitting a clear view | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
corporation | n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
stall | v: to stop or cause to stop making progress; (noun) small area or booth set off for the sale of goods in a market or large covered area | |
atrophy | n: a decrease in size of a muscle, organ, etc., caused by disease or disuse | |
burning | adj: intense or scorching heat | |
core | n: the most essential or fundamental part of something | |
mod | n: a modification or alteration, typically one made to improve something or increase its functionality; a British teenager or young adult in the 1960s, noted for their clothes consciousness and opposition to the rockers | |
modus-operandi | n: (a Latin term often used in English) the method or manner in which something is done, particularly in criminal investigations or detective work, often abbreviated as “MO” in police jargon | |
capitalism | n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit | |
moving | adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy | |
radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
demographic | n: a statistic characterizing that describes people or groups of people based on their age, sex, income, etc. | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
rebuild | v: to build again or anew | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
corresponding | adj: similar to, connected with, or accompanying something, especially in position or purpose | |
transformation | n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something | |
civilization | n: a complex and highly organized society that has developed over time and has a dominant culture, including features such as language, religion, government, technology, and social customs | |
boundary | n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places | |
organization | n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose | |
porous | adj: having many small holes and being able to absorb or pass through fluids | |
fluid | n: a substance that can flow and is not solid | |
scour | v: to clean thoroughly and vigorously by scrubbing or rubbing; to search or examine something thoroughly and systematically | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
cocktail | n: a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice; an appetizer served as a first course at a meal | |
Don | n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge | |
banker | n: a person who is in charge of or has an important job in a bank | |
miner | n: a person who works in a mine (= excavation in the Earth from which ores and minerals are extracted), especially one who extracts coal, minerals, or precious metals from the Earth | |
geologist | n: a scientist or specialist who studies geology | |
geology | n: a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks | |
aft | adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle | |
frustrate | v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something | |
epiphany | n: 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 | |
contest | n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals | |
doll | n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive | |
submission | n: the act of giving a document, proposal, etc., to somebody for consideration or judgment; the act of giving in or yielding to a superior force or authority | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
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 | |
talent | n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something | |
precious | adj: uncommon and extremely valuable | |
asset | n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property | |
elevator | n: a mechanical device used for vertical transportation, typically in multi-story buildings, consisting of a compartmentalized platform that moves between floors | |
peer | n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability | |
fir | n: a type of tall evergreen tree that is native to the northern hemisphere, with needle-like leaves and cones that stand upright on the branches | |
depart | v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
graphics | n: images, designs, or drawings used in websites, books, magazines, etc. | |
dimension | n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length | |
helicopter | n: a type of aircraft that is capable of hovering in place and moving vertically, as well as flying horizontally; often used for emergency medical services, military operations, and transport in areas with limited access | |
underground | adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force | |
hook | n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook | |
agora | n: in ancient Greece, a central gathering place or marketplace in a city where various activities, such as trading, political discussions, and socializing, took place | |
uniquely | adv: in a way that is different from all others; in a way that is not shared by others | |
qualified | adj: officially recognized as having completed a training course or passed the exams that are necessary to perform a particular job | |
profound | adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
architecture | n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings | |
orchestrate | v: to plan, coordinate, or arrange something, especially skillfully or cleverly; (noun) the act of organizing or directing the elements of a composition, especially in music | |
capability | n: the ability, skill, or competence to do something; the potential or aptitude for a particular task or function | |
innovate | v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
secondly | adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc. | |
transparency | n: the condition or quality of being easy to see through | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
pertinent | adj: relevant or applicable to a particular matter; having a direct bearing on the matter at hand | |
stakeholder | n: a person or group that has an interest or concern in something, especially a business | |
employee | n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker | |
shareholder | n: a person who owns shares of stock in a company or business and therefore gets the company’s profit and has the right to control the company | |
tip | n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services | |
iceberg | n: a large piece of ice floating in the sea, detached from a glacier | |
fingertip | n: the end or tip of a finger | |
scrutinize | v: to examine carefully and critically; to inspect closely | |
organ | n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job | |
collective | adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people | |
corollary | n: (in mathematics) a theorem of less importance which can be readily deduced from the proof of another notable proposition; a practical consequence that follows naturally | |
fitness | n: the quality or state of being physically fit and healthy; the ability to perform physical tasks and activities with ease and efficiency | |
optional | adj: left to one’s own choice or judgment; not required or mandatory; available as a possibility but not obligatory or necessary | |
buff | n: a person who is very knowledgeable or enthusiastic about a particular subject or activity; a soft, furry animal hide that has been treated and prepared for use in clothing, accessories, or upholstery | |
integrity | n: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided | |
sin | n: the offense against a religious or moral law or against God | |
sunlight | n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun | |
disinfectant | n: a substance used to destroy germs or bacteria on surfaces, often used in medical or cleaning settings | |
intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
property | n: a thing or things that belong to someone | |
software | n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs | |
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 | |
payoff | n: the outcome or result of an action or series of actions; the return or reward gained from an investment, effort, or risk | |
belong | v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place | |
infringe | v: to violate or break a rule, law, or agreement, often by trespassing or infringing on someone else’s rights or property | |
sue | v: to claim a person or organization, especially by filing a legal claim for money or redress | |
label | n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category | |
disrupt | v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
correspond | v: to match or be similar to something else almost exactly; to exchange messages | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
collapse | v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart | |
pharmaceutical | adj: relating to the production and selling of the medical drugs | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
pipeline | n: a very long large tube that is usually underground and is used for carrying liquid or gas for long distances | |
patent | n: a legal document that grants an inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a certain period of time; the invention or process for which a patent has been granted | |
cliff | n: a steep rock face, especially one at the edge of the sea or a river | |
revenue | n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business | |
clip | n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip | |
reinvent | v: to change something so drastically that it looks to be completely new | |
commons | n: the House of Commons, which is one of the two houses of Parliament; a piece of land or an area set aside for public use, often used for recreation or grazing livestock; a shared or public resource | |
competitive | adj: involving competition or competitiveness | |
clinical | adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies | |
tide | n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull | |
lift | v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
moth | n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light | |
intelligence | n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons | |
distribute | v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something | |
concomitant | adj: occurring or existing alongside something else; accompanying or concurrent; often used to describe events, conditions, or aspects that are directly associated with each other | |
decentralize | v: to move the power, control, or authority of an organization, government, or system from a single place to several smaller ones | |
disaggregate | v: to separate something into its parts or smaller units, often for analysis or examination | |
underway | adj: having started and currently in progress | |
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 | |
settle | v: to reach an agreement of disagreement | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
injustice | n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society | |
transaction | n: an instance of buying or selling something; the act or process of doing something | |
dissent | n: possessing or expressing views that differ from those that are officially accepted | |
rebellion | n: an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler | |
insurrection | n: an organized uprising or rebellion against an established government or authority | |
snipe | v: to make a sly or spiteful remark, often in a concealed or indirect way; to target someone with an unfair or unwarranted attack or criticism | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
regime | n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit | |
killing | n: the act of causing death; a sudden and intense force or effect that causes significant damage or destruction; a situation where someone is making a substantial amount of money or experiencing significant financial success | |
unarmed | adj: without weapons or arms; not carrying any form of weapon or ammunition, or engaging in physical conflict with weapons | |
stud | n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
triangulation | n: the process of determining the location or position of something, such as an object, place, or point, by measuring the angles or distances between multiple reference points or landmarks | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
injury | n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack | |
ambulance | n: a vehicle specifically designed and equipped to transport sick or injured people to and from hospitals and other medical facilities | |
bullet | n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
publicly | adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government | |
makeshift | adj: serving as a temporary substitute or solution; improvised | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
clinic | n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition | |
treatment | n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness. | |
opposed | adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something | |
execute | v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc. | |
leadership | n: the ability, act, or status of leading a group of people or an organization | |
Wikipedia | n: an online encyclopedia that allows users to contribute and edit articles collaboratively; a vast and frequently updated repository of information on a wide range of topics | |
vacuum | n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction | |
abhor | v: to feel strong hatred or disgust towards something or someone; to loathe intensely | |
savory | adj: pleasing to the taste, especially by being salty, sour, or spicy rather than sweet | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
extremist | n: a person who holds extreme political or religious views and who is willing to use violent or illegal methods to promote those views | |
fundamentalist | n: a person who adheres strictly to the basic principles of any subject or discipline | |
barn | n: a large farm building used for storage of crops or housing livestock | |
toothpaste | n: a paste or gel used for cleaning the teeth and freshening the breath | |
tube | n: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape | |
arc | n: the shape of a portion of a circle or other curved line | |
agrarian | adj: relating to the cultivation of land or the raising of crops and animals; characterized by a society that relies on agriculture as its primary means of sustenance | |
feudalism | n: a social and economic system that was prevalent in medieval Europe, in which the nobility controlled land and resources, and peasants or serfs worked the land in exchange for protection and a share of the produce; a hierarchical system characterized by a rigid social structure based on land ownership and loyalty | |
concentration | n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else. | |
church | n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination | |
noble | adj: having or showing excellent personal qualities or high moral principles that people admire | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
feudal | adj: relating to a system of government in which a lord has certain rights and responsibilities to vassals in exchange for military service or other services that developed in Europe in the 8th century | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
protestant | adj: a member of a Western Christian church that is separate from the Roman Catholic Church and that is based on the teachings of Martin Luther and other Reformers | |
reform | n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem | |
grace | n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
genie | n: in Islamic mythology, a supernatural spirit that is usually depicted as being bound to serve a human master and possessing magical powers; a creature or a force that can grant wishes or fulfill desires | |
cranium | n: the skull of a human or animal, which encloses and protects the brain | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
disinfect | v: to clean something using chemicals or other materials that kill germs or bacteria, making it safe and free from harmful microorganisms | |
swarm | n: a group of many things, such as insects, fishes, etc., in the air or water or on the ground | |
moor | n: a large area of open country, typically on high ground, covered with rough grass or heath, especially in Britain | |
murmur | v: to say something very quietly; to complain about somebody or something under one’s breath | |
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 | |
starling | n: a bird with dark and iridescent feathers, often found in large flocks | |
radial | adj: of or relating to rays or the radii of a circle; spreading out from a central point | |
spectacular | adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement | |
studied | adj: deliberately considered or scrutinized; carefully thought out or planned | |
accident | n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury | |
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 | |
predator | n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others | |
chase | v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes | |
apparently | adv: based on what you have heard or read | |
frightening | adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming | |
fanciful | adj: characterized by or involving imaginative and unrealistic ideas or concepts; existing or perceived only in the imagination | |
analogy | n: a comparison between similar things that have similar aspects, often used to help explain a principle or concept | |
trajectory | n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space | |
interdependence | n: the fact or state of depending on each other | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
succeed | v: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor | |
conscious | adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you | |
inherit | v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died | |
fulfill | v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize | |
peril | n: serious and great danger or risk | |
unrequited | adj: not returned or reciprocated, particularly regarding love or affection; not required |