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fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
colony | n: a country or an area that is governed by a more powerful country that is often far away | |
angel | n: a spiritual being believed to be a messenger of God often depicted as having wings and a halo | |
superintendent | n: a person who is responsible for the management or supervision of a particular organization, institution, or system, especially in an educational or public service context | |
county | n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division | |
foothill | n: a low hill at the base of a mountain or mountain range, typically found at the beginning of a slope or ascent and can have a significant impact on the local climate and ecology of an area | |
ridge | n: a long, narrow, raised landform or rock formation | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
tweet | n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application | |
instruction | n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something | |
peel | v: to remove the skin of fruit and vegetables | |
rickety | adj: wobbly, unsteady, and likely to collapse | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
cutting-edge | adj: being at the forefront of a particular field or development; (noun) the latest or most advanced stage in the development of a specific type of work or activity | |
coal | n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat | |
farmland | n: land used for farming or agricultural purposes | |
rural | adj: of or relating to the countryside | |
plow | n: a farming implement used for breaking up and turning over the soil, especially before planting; (verb) to turn over and break up the soil in preparation for planting crops | |
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 | |
wisdom | n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions | |
passe | adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
par | n: a state of being equal to someone or something | |
patient | n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic | |
intermittent | adj: occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady; stopping and starting periodically; sporadic | |
sojourn | v: to stay for a short time in a particular place; (noun) a temporary stay | |
mystical | adj: relating to or characterized by spiritual powers; beyond ordinary understanding | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
robe | n: a loose-fitting garment, typically a long flowing outer garment, often worn as a ceremonial or formal attire | |
beard | n: hair that grows on a man’s face, often around the mouth and chin | |
spiritual | adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things | |
enlightenment | n: education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge | |
plead | v: to make a serious and urgent request or appeal, especially for help or mercy | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
experimental | adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have | |
dentistry | n: the branch of medicine that is concerned with the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity and associated structures, including teeth, gums, and jaws; the profession or practice of a dentist | |
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 | |
concession | n: something that is granted or given up, often in a negotiation or argument; a place or stand where goods or services are sold or provided, often in a public setting such as a stadium or amusement park | |
convention | n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example | |
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 | |
supervisor | n: a person who oversees or directs the work of others | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
stun | v: to make a person or an animal unconscious or dizzy, especially by hitting them on the head; to make someone surprised or shocked greatly | |
template | n: a pre-designed file or document used as a starting point for a particular application so that the format does not have to be created from scratch | |
manual | adj: done by hand rather than by machine; (noun) a book of instructions, especially for operating a machine or learning a subject | |
endeavor | v: to make an earnest attempt or effort; to strive or work hard towards a goal or objective | |
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 | |
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 | |
filmmaker | n: a person who makes films, typically as a profession | |
visionary | adj: having or showing exceptional foresight and imagination; not practical or realizable; speculative | |
grade | n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc. | |
achievement | n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
debt | n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something | |
sacrifice | n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important | |
testament | n: a thing that proves the existence or truth of something else | |
eerie | adj: strange, or frightening; suggestive of the supernatural | |
sensation | n: a feeling associated with stimulation of a sense organ or with a specific body condition; a general feeling of interest and excitement | |
literally | adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively | |
disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible | |
geometry | n: the area of pure mathematics that deals with the points, lines, curves, and surfaces | |
wry | adj: using or expressing dry or ironic humor, often with a twisted or distorted facial expression | |
handlebar | n: a horizontal bar or rod attached to the front fork of a bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicles, used as a handle for steering the vehicle | |
mustache | n: an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip | |
polo | n: a sport played on horseback in which two teams try to hit a ball through a goal using long-handled mallets | |
flash | n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness | |
intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
pearl | n: a hard, roundish object found within the shells of certain mollusks and used as a gem | |
heel | n: the rounded back part of the foot below the ankle; someone who is morally reprehensible; (verb) to follow someone or something | |
elementary | adj: relating to the first principles or fundamental parts of a subject; fundamental or basic, often used to refer to a school or level of education that covers the fundamental principles of various subjects | |
stare | v: to gaze or look fixedly and intently at someone or something, often in a questioning, curious, or suspicious manner; (noun) a fixed, intense, and prolonged gaze or look | |
repertoire | n: the range or variety of skills, abilities, performances, or works that a person or group is capable of producing or performing; the entire body of works that is available to an individual or group to choose from when performing or producing something | |
mentor | n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school | |
inventive | adj: able to come up with novel and unique ideas | |
spatial | adj: of or relating space and the position, area, and size of things | |
segregate | v: to separate or set apart from others, often based on race, gender, or some other characteristic | |
inspiration | n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity | |
gesture | n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning | |
continuation | n: the act of carrying something on over time without interruption | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
lineage | n: the ancestry of a person, group, or species | |
standing | adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation | |
plywood | n: a strong, flexible, and lightweight engineered wood made of thin layers of wood veneer that have been glued together at alternating, perpendicular angles | |
urban | adj: relating to or located in a town or city | |
immerse | v: to become fully involved in a particular activity; to dip or submerge in a liquid, especially so that they or it are entirely covered | |
interactive | adj: acting reciprocally; mutually responsive | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
layer | n: a sheet, quantity, or thickness of the material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body; a level or part within a system or set of ideas | |
plexiglas | n: a transparent plastic material that is often used as a substitute for glass in various applications, such as airplane windows and aquariums | |
satellite | n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc. | |
asteroid | n: a small rocky body orbiting the sun, typically in the region between Mars and Jupiter | |
puffy | adj: swollen or distended, especially with air or gas; | |
cotton | n: a plant that is grown in warm countries and bears bolls containing seeds with soft and long hairs that are made into textile fiber and thread for sewing | |
territorial | adj: related to a specific country’s ownership of land or water | |
undersea | adj: located or occurring beneath the surface of the sea | |
submarine | n: a type of underwater vehicle or vessel that can operate beneath the surface of the water; (adjective) beneath the surface of the sea | |
asset | n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property | |
commerce | n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
cabinet | n: a piece of furniture with doors, shelves, and drawers used for storage or display; a small group of senior members of a government who act as official advisers for the President or Prime Minister | |
prime | adj: main or most important; basic; (prime number, noun) a natural number greater than 1 that cannot be formed by multiplying two smaller natural numbers (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7, 11 and 13) | |
minister | n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department | |
secretary | n: a person whose job is to deal with correspondence, keep records, and do administrative work for a company or organization | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
goddess | n: a female god, especially in ancient mythology; a woman who is worshipped or adored | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
interlocking | adj: fitting or locking together in a way that makes a continuous and secure whole | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
matrix | n: a rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions, arranged in rows and columns and often enclosed in brackets; an enclosure within which something originates or develops | |
ethnic | adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition | |
minority | n: the smaller part of a group, especially a number or part representing less than half of the whole; a period before adult legal age | |
tension | n: a state of mental or emotional strain or excitement; the state of being stretched tight | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
nuclear | adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy | |
spill | v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident | |
proliferation | n: a rapid or uncontrolled increase in the number or amount of something; the process of growing, producing, or spreading rapidly and excessively | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
disaster | n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life | |
dispute | n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one | |
breakaway | n: a sudden separation or detachment from a larger group or body, often associated with swift movement or action to gain independence or escape; a type of goal or score in sports where a player breaks away from defenders to have a clear shot at the opposing team’s goal | |
republic | n: a state or country in which the people and their elected representatives hold supreme power and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch | |
famine | n: a severe shortage of food, often caused by drought, war, or economic reasons | |
endangered | adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats | |
gore | v: to pierce with a sharp object, causing injury or death; (noun) coagulated blood from a wound | |
saboteur | n: a person who engages in sabotage, which involves damaging, disrupting, or undermining a process, system, organization, or cause, often for political or ideological reasons | |
troublemaker | n: a person who intentionally causes difficulties or problems for others, often by disruptive or provocative behavior; a person who tends to create or attract trouble or controversy | |
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 | |
misinformation | n: information that is false or inaccurate, or the act of giving wrong information, especially deliberately | |
ambiguity | n: the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; the uncertainty of meaning | |
irrelevant | adj: not connected with or related to something and therefore not important | |
handle | v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion | |
destruction | n: the act of causing so much damage to something | |
overlook | v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above | |
short-sighted | adj: lacking foresight or consideration for future consequences; not planning or preparing adequately for something that will happen in the future | |
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 | |
impulsive | adj: acting suddenly without any planning and without considering the effects they may have | |
consequent | adj: resulting or following as a result of something else; (noun) something that is logical or naturally follows from something else | |
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 | |
evolution | n: a gradual process of transformation of living things | |
quarterly | adj: happening every three months | |
clarify | v: to make something, such as a statement or situation, less confusing and more understandable | |
facilitate | v: to make something easier or more likely to happen | |
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 | |
whatsoever | adv: not at all; no matter what | |
hunt | v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit | |
mess | n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy | |
apologize | v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem | |
sincere | adj: (of a person, feelings, or behavior) open and genuine; not deceitful | |
apology | n: an act of saying or writing that you are sorry for something that has been done wrong or that causes a trouble | |
negotiation | n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others | |
cede | v: to give up, surrender, or transfer possession or control of something, especially territory, power, or authority | |
dedication | n: a lot of time and energy that someone puts in for an activity or purpose because they believe it is important | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
collective | adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people | |
openly | adv: without hiding any of your feelings, opinions, or facts; frankly and trustfully | |
magical | adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers | |
poorest | adj: having the least wealth or resources | |
corps | n: a large group of people trained and organized for a particular purpose, such as the military or a performing arts troupe | |
forth | adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open | |
wealth | n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns | |
provocation | n: action or speech that intentionally causes someone to become angry, irritated, or frustrated; a reason or motive for something, often negative or undesired | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
march | v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps | |
reserve | v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance | |
surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
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 | |
secured | adj: fixed or fastened firmly in place; made safe or protected from harm or danger | |
conduct | v: to organize and carry out a particular activity | |
operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something | |
fuel | n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy | |
supple | adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas | |
upset | adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry | |
breach | n: a break or opening, often in a wall or barrier, which enables passage or entry; a violation or infraction of a law, agreement, or duty, often resulting in legal action or punishment | |
opponent | n: a person against whom you are playing or fighting in a game, competition, debate, etc. | |
offensive | adj: rude in a way that causes someone to feel anger, annoyance, or resentment; for the purpose of attack rather than defense | |
dominate | v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something | |
vector | n: a quantity that has both magnitude and direction, often used in mathematics, physics, and engineering to describe forces, velocities, or other physical phenomena; any agent (person or animal, or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease | |
trend | n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing | |
intention | n: something you want to do and are going to do | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
avert | v: to prevent something dangerous or undesirable from happening | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
conditional | adj: depending on a specific condition or circumstance; imposed or subject to certain conditions or restrictions | |
situ | adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance | |
spontaneously | adv: in a way that is natural, not planned or forced, and often sudden | |
commander | n: a person who holds authority or control over a group or organization, particularly in a military, naval, or aerospace context; an official in charge of a particular aspect of operations, such as a commander of a ship or a commander of the air force | |
wage | n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services | |
troop | n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit. | |
toy | n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children | |
fictional | adj: imaginary and not real; of or related to literary fiction | |
condolence | n: sympathy or expression of sympathy offered to someone who has experienced a loss or tragedy; an expression of comfort or consolation | |
commit | v: to do something illegal or wrong | |
combat | n: a fight or battle, usually between opposing military forces; an engagement in which opposing parties attempt to defeat each other by force | |
gamely | adv: in a spirited, brave, or determined manner; with enthusiasm or good sportsmanship | |
gloat | v: to express or feel great pleasure or satisfaction in one’s success or good fortune, often at the expense of others; to rub in or show off in a boastful or taunting manner | |
occurrence | n: an event, incident, or happening; something that happens or takes place | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
chill | n: a feeling of coldness that makes one shiver; (verb) to make cool or cooler | |
engagement | n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time | |
evident | adj: apparent to the mind, senses, or judgment | |
assess | v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something | |
authentic | adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy | |
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 | |
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. | |
trillion | n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million | |
calculate | v: to judge or find out the amount or number of something by using mathematics | |
fiscal | adj: relating to government revenue and expenditures; relating to financial matters | |
approaching | adj: drawing nearer in time or space; coming close to someone or something | |
cutoff | n: a point or level beyond which something will not be tolerated or allowed; the act of stopping or interrupting the supply of something | |
despair | n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation | |
settle | v: to reach an agreement of disagreement | |
dejected | adj: feeling or showing sadness, lack of hope, or confidence; disheartened; depressed | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
convene | v: to come or bring together a group of people for a meeting or activity | |
scream | v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice | |
yell | v: to shout in a sudden and loud way | |
dossier | n: a collection or file of documents, information, or records compiled about a particular person, subject, or event, often used for investigative or background purposes | |
gesticulate | v: to make gestures, especially with one’s hands or arms, while speaking or expressing oneself; to convey emotions or thoughts using dramatic or vigorous gestures | |
principal | adj: most important, main, or chief | |
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 | |
donation | n: a voluntary gift of money, service, or ideas that are given to a person or an organization, or the act of giving them | |
spontaneous | adj: happening or being done naturally, often unexpected way, without being made to happen | |
compassion | n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck | |
unexpected | adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen | |
unpredictable | adj: not capable of being foreseen or calculated; not regular or certain | |
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 | |
warfare | n: the use of military force to achieve political, economic, or social objectives | |
deny | v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something | |
bloodless | adj: lacking any evidence of violence, injury, or blood; figuratively, lacking emotional or visceral impact or intensity | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
lever | n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily | |
behalf | n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone |