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industriousadj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
improvev: to make or become better
definitelyadv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
remotelyadv: at a distance; not directly or easily accessible
disguisev: to hide or alter someone’s appearance to deceive or mislead others
undercoveradj: carried out or conducted in secret, with one’s true identity or purpose concealed; disguised, incognito
ripv: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly
hirev: to give somebody a job
inclusiveadj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
misinformationn: information that is false or inaccurate, or the act of giving wrong information, especially deliberately
episoden: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness
catalystn: a person or thing that causes an important event to happen or changes the current situation rapidly; (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without being changed itself
well-wornadj: showing the signs of frequent use or wear; familiar from repeated use or experience
blacklistn: a list of names or entities that are seen as undesirables or perceived as a threat, often compiled by a government or organization and used to restrict access or opportunities
screenplayn: a script for a film or television program; the written script for a movie or other visual production
insidern: a person who has privileged access to special or secret information about a particular organization or field
scriptn: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand
consensusn: general agreement or accord in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
amazingadj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
awardn: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
importancen: the quality of being important and worthy of note
conventionaladj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc.
wisdomn: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
screenwritern: a writer who writes or creates scripts, screenplays, or stories for movies, television shows, or other visual media
meritn: the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially to deserve praise or reward
mentionv: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
triagen: the process of sorting or categorizing patients or other items by severity or priority to determine the order in which they should be treated or handled
relyv: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
consequencen: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
overseaadj: situated or operating beyond national boundaries; in, from, or to foreign countries
heron: 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
conformv: to act in accordance with a set of rules, standards, or expectations; to comply with the norms or customs of a particular group
gayadj: homosexual; happy, carefree
constantadj: happening repeatedly or all the time
ragen: a strong feeling of anger or violence
contendv: to struggle to win or surmount something
defaultv: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) a failure to fulfill an obligation or to meet a requirement; the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options
constantlyadv: all the time
conventionn: 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
normallyadv: usually; under normal conditions
celebrityn: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry
attachv: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
remakev: to create a new version of a work of art, such as a film, song, or play, using the same or similar material as the original; to adapt or update something for a new audience or purpose; (noun) a new version or adaptation of a previously existing movie, song, TV show, or other creative work
belovedadj: loved very much
academyn: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field
grossadj: being the total amount of something before any deductions; obese and ugly or unpleasant
deservev: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
progressionn: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
identifyv: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
celebratev: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
folkn: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
reputableadj: having a good reputation or standing; trustworthy, reliable, or respected
workshopn: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group
collaborationn: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
surveyn: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
affinityn: a natural liking or attraction to something; kinship by marriage or adoption
communaladj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
principlen: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
excusen: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
imaginaryadj: existing only in someone’s mind
concreteadj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement
imaginativeadj: having or showing new and creative ideas
talentedadj: having a natural ability or aptitude for something; showing exceptional skill or ability in a particular area
difficultyn: a condition or state that causes problems
frustrationn: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
scaredadj: afraid or frightened
decisionn: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
economicsn: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
implicitadj: suggested but not directly expressed
biasn: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
innocuousadj: not harmful or dangerous; unlikely to cause injury or damage
terriblyadv: very badly; to a great extent or very much
sequencen: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
doen: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
chasev: 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
probableadj: likely to happen or likely to be true
decidev: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
commercen: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
gendern: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
relationn: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
assumev: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
apocalypticadj: describing severe damage and destruction in past or future events, or the end of the world
fundamentaladj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
diversityn: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
diverseadj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
meritocraticadj: based on the principle that the talented should be chosen and moved ahead based on their achievements
gratifyv: to give pleasure or satisfaction to; to provide someone with what they want or need; to indulge or satisfy a desire or appetite
revenuen: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
emphasizev: to give or show particular importance to something
planetn: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
profitableadj: making or likely to make material gain or profit
instinctivelyadv: as a matter of nature or intuition rather than thought or training
entertainmentn: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
creativeadj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
equityn: the value of the shares issued by a company
moraladj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
ethicaladj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
capitalismn: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
neologismn: a newly created word, phrase, or expression that has not been widely accepted into the language; a word or term that has been recently coined
brainn: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
analyticsn: the systematic computational analysis of data or statistics; information resulting from this analysis
basisn: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
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
interactv: to communicate or react with somebody
inclinedadj: having a tendency or preference for something; likely or disposed to think, feel, or behave in a certain way
rusticadj: relating to the countryside or rural life; lacking in refinement or sophistication; characterized by a simple and natural charm
grantv: to agree to give or allow somebody
criticn: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
flawn: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect
individualn: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
aggressiveadj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
interrogatev: to examine someone with questions over a lengthy period, especially in an aggressive manner
self-interestn: the fact or action of only considering their own interests and of not caring about others
deconstructv: to break something down into its separate parts to interpret or analyze it; to interpret or analyze a text, an artwork, etc. to show that there is no fixed meaning
rebuildv: to build again or anew
requirementn: something that is needed or wanted
frankadj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
publiclyadv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
optimisticadj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
tangibleadj: real and concrete; able to be perceived, especially able to be touched; (of business assets) having physical substance and intrinsic monetary value
thresholdn: the floor or ground that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway; the smallest detectable sensation
structuren: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
distributev: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
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
announcementn: a public statement or declaration, often made in writing or through the media, that conveys important information or news
responsibleadj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
corporateadj: of or relating to a large company
expandv: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
pipelinen: a very long large tube that is usually underground and is used for carrying liquid or gas for long distances
slightlyadv: in a small degree or extent; a little
laureln: an evergreen shrub or tree with dark green leaves that is often used symbolically to represent victory, honor, or accomplishment
artisticadj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
accomplishmentn: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training
straightadj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
likelihoodn: the probability or chance that something will happen or be the case
massiveadj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
affirmativeadj: indicating agreement, support, or confirmation; positive or assertive in tone
overcomev: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
obstaclen: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
eligibleadj: having the required qualities or satisfying the necessary criteria
ecosystemn: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
conversationn: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
broadadj: very wide; general
tacklev: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
hashtagn: a word or phrase preceded by the symbol #, used on social media websites and applications to identify messages on a specific topic
representv: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
awen: a feeling of respect and wonder inspired by someone or something greatly admired
advocaten: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
behalfn: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
diversifyv: to make something include more different types or things; to spread out activities or investments
congressn: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
mistn: a cloud of very small drops of water collecting in the air just above the ground or water
disrespectn: an expression of lack of regard or contempt for someone or something
clichen: a phrase or expression that has become overused to the point that it has lost its original impact or meaning; a trite or unoriginal idea or statement
aspiringadj: desiring or striving for recognition or advancement; wanting to be successful in life
anticipatev: to expect or predict that something will happen; to tell in advance
saccharinn: a white, crystalline powder with a sweet taste that is used as a zero-calorie artificial sweetener in various food and beverage products
weirdadj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
systemicadj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society
representationn: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
uncomfortableadj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
aggregaten: a collection or sum of different things often used to describe a total or combination of items
rotv: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
abundancen: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something
pretentiousadj: attempting to impress others by pretending to be more important, innovative, or significant than is actually the case; showy or ostentatious
comedyn: a genre of dramatic entertainment that aims to amuse and provoke laughter by depicting amusing or ludicrous situations, characters, or events; the use of humor, wit, and satire in writing, films, and other forms of entertainment
consistentadj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
similarlyadv: in almost the same way
compellingadj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
oddsn: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
intriguev: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone
elaborateadj: containing a lot of carefully prepared and organized or many complicated and detailed parts
entertainingadj: providing enjoyment or amusement, especially through being lively or amusing
obviousadj: easy to see, discover or understand
superheron: a fictional hero who possesses extraordinary powers and abilities and is dedicated to protecting the public
franchisen: a legal agreement between two parties in which one party grants the other the right to use or sell its products or services under a specific brand name and business model; a business that operates under such an agreement; the right to vote in an election
panthern: a large and powerful wildcat with a distinctive sleek black coat found primarily in the Americas, Africa, and Asia
meditationn: the act of focusing one’s mind on a particular object or thought; activity to train attention and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state
refugeen: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war
displacementn: the act of forcing someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation
immigrantn: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
climacticadj: relating to the highest point of a story or event, typically the most intense or exciting moment; bringing something to a high point or conclusion
integratev: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
torturen: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
undergroundadj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force
railroadn: metal tracks laid with rails on which trains run; a system of tracks with the trains operated by an organization
studion: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
diminutionn: a reduction or decrease in size, extent, or importance; a lessening or weakening; the act of diminishing or reducing
indieadj: (short for independent) relating to a style or genre of music, film, or literature that is produced without the backing or support of a major commercial company, often associated with a DIY (do-it-yourself) ethos or subculture
creedn: a system of beliefs or principles
indigenousadj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
opportuneadj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
exhilaratev: to make someone feel very happy, animated, or excited; to fill with energy or a sense of euphoria
dramaticallyadv: in a very impressive manner
marqueen: a large tent or canopy used as a shelter or exhibition area at a fair, festival, or outdoor event; a sign or canopy over the entrance of a building or theater
charmn: the power or quality of pleasing or fascinating people
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
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
statisticsn: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
transportn: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
alienn: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
emergev: to move out of or away from something and become visible
templen: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
mosquen: a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret (= slender tower with balconies)
churchn: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
religionn: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
instituten: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
sacredadj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
ritualn: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
multiplexn: a cinema complex with several screens or theaters showing different films at the same time; an electronic device that allows several signals to be transmitted or processed simultaneously through a single channel; (adjective) relating to or consisting of multiple interconnected parts or elements
malln: a large, enclosed shopping center that typically contains many stores, restaurants, and other businesses
accidentallyadv: by chance or without planning
pandemicn: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
perspectiven: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
absencen: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
environmentn: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
whereinadv: in or during which; in the place, time, or situation that
storytellingn: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
regardv: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
mediumadj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
fortunateadj: having good luck or lucky
virtualadj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
communionn: the act or condition of exchanging or sharing thoughts and feelings; (Christianity) the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
humankindn: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth
bywordn: a word or phrase that has become widely known and recognized as a symbol of a particular quality or characteristic; a person who is widely known for a particular trait or characteristic
brilliantadj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
bondn: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
appreciativeadj: expressing or feeling gratitude or admiration; showing recognition or understanding of the value or significance of something; receptive or responsive to something with pleasure or enjoyment
negativeadj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
racialadj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
reckonv: to think or believe something
globen: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
substantiveadj: having a firm basis in reality and therefore important, meaningful, or substantial; having a significant or worthwhile effect or influence
increasinglyadv: more and more
strikev: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
blockbustern: a movie, book, or other product that is extremely successful and popular, especially one that makes much money
nationn: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
attractv: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
incrediblyadv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
sharplyadv: suddenly and to a great degree; in an aggressive manner
artifactn: a person-made object, especially one of historical or cultural interest
communicatev: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
siblingn: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents
convincedadj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
obligationn: the state of being morally or legally bound to do or pay something
aspirev: to have an ambition or a desire to achieve something, typically something high or great
convincev: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
incorporatev: to include something as a part of a larger entity
contributev: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
greatlyadv: to an extraordinary extent or degree; very much
relatev: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
patiencen: the ability to remain calm and composed in the face of adversity, delay, or frustration; the capacity to tolerate or endure difficult or unpleasant situations without becoming upset or angry
recognizev: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
figurativeadj: using figures of speech, especially metaphors, to create a special effect; not literal
judgen: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
castv: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
disapprovaln: the act of not liking or agreeing with something; an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
explanationn: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear
absoluteadj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
honorn: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
dotcomn: a company or business that primarily operates on the Internet or has a web-based presence, particularly during the late 1990s and early 2000s when the Internet was a new and rapidly growing industry
dotn: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed

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