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bobv: to move up and down quickly and repeatedly, often in a short, jerky motion; to cut, trim, or shorten hair, especially by repeatedly snipping with scissors; (noun) a hairstyle in which the hair is cut short and even all around, usually above the shoulders
creativeadj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
foundern: a person who establishes an organization, institution, or business; the structural component of a ship or boat that provides stability and resistance against capsizing
studiedadj: deliberately considered or scrutinized; carefully thought out or planned
studn: 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
cardboardn: a stiff, thick material made from compressed paper pulp used to make boxes and other packaging materials
bunchn: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
blankadj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information
masterpiecen: a work of art that is exceptionally good or highly skilled; a great achievement
laughtern: the act or sound of laughing
embarrassv: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
probableadj: likely to happen or likely to be true
judgmentn: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
peern: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
conservativeadj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
sensitiveadj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
securityn: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
environmentn: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
firmadj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
employeen: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
indulgencen: the state or act of allowing oneself or another person to enjoy the pleasure of something that is considered to be a pleasure or luxury
decisionn: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
studion: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
relaxv: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
surroundv: to be all around something or somebody
decorn: the arrangement and style of the furniture, art, and other items in a room or building, used to create a particular atmosphere or aesthetic
symboln: something visible that is used to represent something else
playfuladj: having a lighthearted, mischievous, or fun-loving nature; displaying a sense of enjoyment or amusement; characterized by a desire for entertainment or play
permissiveadj: allowing or characterized by a tolerance for behavior that is unorthodox or unacceptable
animatev: to make something full of interest and energy
hutn: a small, simple, and often crude shelter or dwelling, typically made of natural materials such as wood or mud
caven: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground
volleyballn: a game played by two teams of six players, in which a ball is hit back and forth over a raised net to ground the ball on the opposing team’s side of the court
massiveadj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
dinosaurn: a large extinct reptile, often with an armored back, long neck, tail, and bony plates on the skin
skeletonn: the structure of bones in a human or animal body, or a framework of bones or other material that supports a plant
flamingon: a tall wading bird with predominantly pink or orange plumage and a long, slender neck and legs, native to Central and South America and parts of Africa
Donn: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
wackyadj: funny in a slightly odd, peculiar, irregular way
colleaguen: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
boringadj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull
slidev: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
firefightern: a person whose job is to extinguish fires
polen: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something
inventionn: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
toyn: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
blastn: explosion, or a strong current of air, usually caused by an explosion; a sudden, thunderous noise
tapv: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
underneathadv: under or below something else
appreciatev: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
experimentn: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
backwardadv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
recommendationn: an official suggestion that something is good or suitable for a particular purpose or job
injuryn: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
firn: 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
supposev: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
damnv: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
pragmaticadj: practical rather than idealistic
encounterv: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
tendencyn: an inclination or predisposition towards a particular behavior, attitude, or course of action; a natural or prevailing tendency or characteristic
categorizev: to put people or things into groups according to their features, types, etc.
settlev: to reach an agreement of disagreement
complicatedadj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
suspectv: to consider anything to be actual or probable
evolutionaryadj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
biologyn: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
stripen: a long, narrow band of a different color or texture than the surface on which it appears
weirdadj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
shadown: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
aluminumn: a chemical element with the symbol Al that visually resembles silver, used especially for making cooking equipment and aircraft parts
foiln: a thin and flexible sheet of metal, such as aluminum, used for wrapping or covering items; a literary device in which a character’s actions or words are used to contrast or highlight the actions or words of another character; (verb) to prevent someone from succeeding in their plans or actions
necessarilyadv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
engagev: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
possibilityn: a chance that something may happen or be true
explorev: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
parn: a state of being equal to someone or something
explorationn: the activity of searching and finding out about something through a place
perspectiven: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
ticklev: to lightly touch a sensitive part of somebody’s body in a way that makes them laugh
ingenuityn: the quality of inventing things or solving problems in clever new ways
infiniteadj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure
sketchn: a simple, quickly-made picture that does not have many details; a short descriptive summary of something
adaptv: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
quantityn: the amount or number of something; magnitude
fantasticadj: extremely good; excellent
variationn: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said
themen: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation
editv: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
desiren: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
peyoten: a small, spineless cactus that contains mescaline and is native to Mexico and the southwestern US, which is used in some Native American religions for its hallucinogenic properties
cactusn: a plant that typically grows in dry regions and has spiny leaves, stems, and often vibrant flowers
psychedelicadj: relating to or characterized by the use of drugs or the effects that produce altered perceptions, heightened awareness, and vivid imagery; describing art, music, or fashion characterized by bright colors, bold patterns, and unconventional designs
conductv: to organize and carry out a particular activity
professionaladj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
engineern: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
physicistn: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics
mathematicsn: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
architectn: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
clipn: 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
facilityn: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
validadj: having a reasonable basis in logic or fact; still legally or officially acceptable
individualn: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
commercen: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
solaradj: of, from, or relating to the sun
proben: a tool used for testing or examining, especially for medical or scientific purposes, or an exploratory mission to a planet or other celestial body; (verb) to investigate, examine, or search into something
redesignv: to design something again, especially in a different or modified form; (noun) the process of designing something again
linearadj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph
electronn: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge
acceleratev: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
improvev: to make or become better
magneticadj: having the properties of attracting or repelling certain materials containing iron or steel
completionn: the act or process of finishing something that you are doing or making; the state of being finished
conceptualadj: related to or founded on ideas, principles
photonn: a unit or quantum of electromagnetic energy, typically regarded as a particle that is the basic constituent of all light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation
siliconn: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers
valleyn: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
innovationn: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
involvev: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
shockn: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
normn: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
brainstormingn: a group activity or business method in which a group of people meet and think about something at the same time to solve a problem or to create good ideas
edictn: an official order or command issued by a ruler or government; a formal or authoritative proclamation
deferv: to delay or hold back something until a later time; to refer to another source of authority
processn: 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
outcomen: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
achievev: 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
organicadj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
plywoodn: a strong, flexible, and lightweight engineered wood made of thin layers of wood veneer that have been glued together at alternating, perpendicular angles
splintn: a rigid or flexible device used to immobilize or support a broken or injured bone or joint, often made of wood, metal, or other sturdy materials and commonly used in first aid or medical settings
constantadj: happening repeatedly or all the time
developv: 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
iconn: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
eventuallyadv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
legendaryadj: famous or well-known, especially through long-standing popular stories or tradition
loungen: a waiting room as in a hotel or airport
beneficiaryn: a person who receives benefits or advantage from something, especially a financial trust or a will
aspectn: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
graphicsn: images, designs, or drawings used in websites, books, magazines, etc.
prototypen: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
graden: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
constructv: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
obviousadj: easy to see, discover or understand
towern: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
repeatedlyadv: again and again; many times
byproductn: a secondary or incidental product produced in the manufacture or synthesis of something else
classicadj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
typicaladj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
resolutionn: a firm decision or determination to do or not do something; the action of solving a problem, dispute, or conflict; the quality of being resolved or determined; the clarity and sharpness of an image or display
elementn: a fundamental or essential part of something
stickv: 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
mechanismn: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
hackv: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks
rollv: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
deodorantn: a product applied to the body, typically under the arms, that helps to eliminate or mask unpleasant body odor
surgeryn: 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
instrumentn: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work
surgeonn: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body
devicen: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
grabv: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
preciousadj: uncommon and extremely valuable
mediumadj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
productiveadj: resulting in or making a lot or a significant amount of something, especially something of value
conversationn: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
tangibleadj: real and concrete; able to be perceived, especially able to be touched; (of business assets) having physical substance and intrinsic monetary value
advancev: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
preschooladj: relating to or denoting the period before a child begins primary school; (noun) the activities or education provided during this time
gluen: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials
kindergartenn: a school or class for young children, usually between the ages of four and six
formaladj: following established, public, or official forms and conventions, often in a serious or somber manner
workshopn: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group
facilitatev: to make something easier or more likely to happen
barrenadj: unable to produce or sustain growth; lacking fertility; unproductive; lacking interest, excitement, or creativity; empty or desolate
permissionn: consent or authorization given by someone in authority or by the owner of something, allowing someone to do something or allowing something to occur
complexityn: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
executionn: the act or process of carrying out a plan, order, or course of action; the act or process of carrying out the death penalty
nursen: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury
plasticinen: a non-drying modeling clay that retains its soft and malleable texture, commonly used by children for creating sculptures or figures
portableadj: easily moved or carried; able to be transported from one location to another
technologicaladj: based on scientific and industrial progress
consumev: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
interactionn: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
role-playv: to act out or play a particular role, situation, or scenario, typically as part of a training or educational process or as a form of entertainment; (noun) an activity in which people act out or assume the roles of characters or situations, often for learning, practicing, or entertainment
jointadj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
flawn: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect
convincev: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
skepticaladj: doubting that something is accurate or useful
worthwhileadj: having value or benefit; sufficiently important or beneficial to be worthy of time or effort; deserving of attention or consideration
wrestlingn: a sport in which two contestants grapple and try to throw each other to the ground
financen: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets
healthcaren: the organized activity or business of preserving mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession
scenarion: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
patientn: 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
reluctantadj: unwilling or hesitant to do something because of doubts or fears
emergev: to move out of or away from something and become visible
dismissv: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment
scriptn: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand
internv: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria
intuitionn: the ability to understand or know something without reasoning or evidence; a feeling that guides a person to do or believe something without fully understanding why
spotn: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
authenticityn: the quality of being real or genuine
confinev: to restrict the movement of someone or something
crudeadj: being in an unrefined or natural state; (noun) the unprocessed form of oil
emergencyn: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
regretv: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do
anyhowadv: anyway; regardless of what has happened or been said
amazingadj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
immediatelyadv: now or without delay
uncertainadj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
hallwayn: an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
urgentadj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing
notionn: a general idea or understanding of something, particularly an abstract or complex concept; a belief or opinion, often one that is not based on solid evidence or facts
empathyn: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
waxn: a substance that is solid at room temperature but becomes softer and more pliable when heated, often used in the production of candles, polishes, and cosmetics; (verb) to become large
vainadj: having an excessively high opinion of oneself; excessively concerned with one’s appearance or achievements; producing no result or effect, or being unsuccessful
chronicadj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual
analogousadj: similar or equivalent in some respects, typically as a result of functioning in a similar way
identityn: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
admirev: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
insightn: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
willingnessn: the state of being ready or inclined to do something
consciouslyadv: with awareness; in a deliberate manner
surrenderv: to cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority
extentn: the point or degree or area to which something extends
anarchyn: a state of society without government or law
negotiationn: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others
portraitn: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face
frameworkn: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
transitionn: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
distinctiveadj: having a quality or characteristic that makes it stand out from others
modn: 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
operatev: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
generatev: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
divergencen: the act or process of separating and moving in different directions; a difference or variance between two or more things or ideas; a deviation from a common or shared path or goal
convergev: to move or draw together at a specific location; (of lines) to move towards the same point where they join or meet
divergentadj: different or becoming different from another or a standard; tending to move apart in different directions
convergentadj: tending to come together or meet at a point; merging or intersecting; characterized by similarities or commonalities, particularly in different fields or areas of knowledge
nuancedadj: characterized by subtle differences in appearance, meaning, sound, etc.
trapn: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
statisticsn: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
absoluteadj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
situadj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance
seamlessadj: without spaces or breaks between one part and the next
authenticadj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy