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launch | v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time | |
meantime | n: the interval or period of time between two events; the interim or temporary time period between two actions or stages of something else | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
bonus | n: an extra amount of money that is added to payment as a present or reward for good work | |
episode | n: 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 | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
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 | |
grant | v: to agree to give or allow somebody | |
gist | n: the essence or main point of a text, speech, or situation | |
script | n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
rethink | v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it | |
podcast | n: a radio program made available in digital format that you can download from the Internet and play on a computer or music player | |
collective | adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
delight | n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
empathy | n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation | |
sham | n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not | |
unlock | v: to open something, such as a door, window, etc., usually using a key | |
dare | v: to have the courage to do something | |
sensation | n: a feeling associated with stimulation of a sense organ or with a specific body condition; a general feeling of interest and excitement | |
outsmart | v: to defeat or best someone through cleverness, cunning, or intelligence, to prevail over someone by being smarter or more strategic | |
fascinate | v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
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 | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
nuance | n: a subtle or slight degree of difference in appearance, meaning, sound, someone’s feeling, etc. | |
risky | adj: involving the possibility of danger, failure, or loss | |
permit | v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization | |
assistant | n: someone who helps or supports someone else to do a job | |
boundary | n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places | |
convinced | adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
struggle | v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
dispel | v: to remove something, especially a feeling of fear, doubt, and false idea | |
mythology | n: a collection of myths (= traditional stories accepted as history) or the study of myths | |
ethos | n: the set of beliefs and attitudes that belong to a particular community, nation, ideology, or a person | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
uncertain | adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
exposure | n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
brave | adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity | |
courage | n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous | |
observe | v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion | |
fort | n: a military structure designed to be defended from attack | |
absolute | adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
huddle | v: to crowd or press closely together; cuddle | |
armor | n: a protective covering made of metal or other durable materials, worn to guard against injury or damage | |
confidence | n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
cynicism | n: a belief or attitude of distrust or skepticism, particularly concerning the motives or integrity of other people; an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest | |
reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. | |
observation | n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
chord | n: a straight line connecting two points on a curve; a combination of three or more musical notes played or sung at the same time | |
psychoanalysis | n: a system of psychological theory and therapy that aims to treat mental and emotional disorders by investigating the interaction of conscious and unconscious elements in the mind | |
excel | v: to be extremely good at or proficient in doing something | |
badge | n: a small emblem or token worn as a symbol of belonging or rank, often used by law enforcement or military organizations | |
admiration | n: the feeling or attitude of respect and approval for someone or something | |
opposed | adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something | |
reject | v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone | |
redefine | v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
excellence | n: the quality of being extremely good | |
reinforce | v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
stretch | v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking | |
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 | |
accustomed | adj: familiar with; used to; in the habit of; having become habituated to something, often a behavior or situation | |
trauma | n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience | |
bucket | n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids | |
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 | |
cigarette | n: a small cylindrical roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in paper for smoking | |
develop | v: 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 | |
milestone | n: an important event or stage in the development or progress of something; a stone by the side of a road to show distances | |
midlife | n: the period of life between young adulthood and old age, typically characterized by a sense of maturity, stability, and sometimes, dissatisfaction or restlessness | |
scary | adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating | |
solid | adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality | |
physically | adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind | |
peel | v: to remove the skin of fruit and vegetables | |
therapy | n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc. | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
occasion | n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done | |
doe | n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit | |
resonate | v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
regret | v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do | |
undergraduate | n: a student who is studying for their first degree at a university or other higher education institution | |
process | n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products | |
adopt | v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own | |
folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type | |
masculine | adj: having characteristics or an appearance that are usually regarded as typical or appropriate for men | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
feminine | adj: relating to women; having the features or appearance often associated with women | |
inclusive | adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something | |
trigger | v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function | |
perceive | v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses | |
calculus | n: a branch of mathematics that deals with rates of change and limits; the accumulation of hard mineral deposits that can form in organs or ducts in the body, such as kidney stones or gallstones | |
comply | v: to obey an order, set of rules, or request | |
perfection | n: the state or condition of being without any flaws or defects; the highest level of excellence or accomplishment; the act of making something perfect or complete | |
imperfectly | adv: in a faulty or incomplete way | |
sweat | n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress | |
setback | n: an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; a reversal or check in progress | |
barrier | n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
flaw | n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
precarious | adj: not securely held or in position; dangerously unstable or uncertain; dependent on chance or uncertain conditions | |
masculinity | n: the qualities or attributes traditionally associated with men, such as physical strength, courage, assertiveness, and so on; the state of being male or manly | |
demonstrate | v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
toxic | adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous | |
phrase | n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together | |
imply | v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it | |
inherent | adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute | |
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 | |
flavor | n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth | |
motivate | v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort | |
spit | v: to eject saliva or other liquid from the mouth | |
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 | |
hood | n: a covering for the head and neck, especially one attached to a garment | |
jean | n: a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans and other clothing | |
silicon | n: 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 | |
valley | n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river | |
surgeon | n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body | |
firefighter | n: a person whose job is to extinguish fires | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
athlete | n: a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance | |
hypothesis | n: a proposed idea or explanation that is based on a few known facts but has not yet been proven to be true or accurate | |
pitch | n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something | |
handle | v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
software | n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
pilot | n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water | |
irreducible | adj: impossible to reduce or simplify to a simpler form or substance; essential or fundamental to the nature of something | |
pushback | n: resistance, opposition, or an adverse reaction to a plan, idea, or proposal; a deliberate effort to resist, challenge, or oppose external pressure or influence; (verb) to resist or object to a proposal, idea, or plan | |
rank | n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
importance | n: the quality of being important and worthy of note | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
mask | v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
contribution | n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause | |
combination | n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities | |
intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
catalyst | n: 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 | |
examine | v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them | |
assume | v: 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 | |
honor | n: 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 | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
courageous | adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching | |
faint | adj: not strong, clear, or vigorous; slight or weak | |
employee | n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker | |
daring | adj: brave and taking risks | |
integrity | n: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
nudge | v: to push someone or something gently, especially with your elbow, to attract the person’s attention; (noun) a small push or prod to encourage a desired action or behavior | |
ashamed | adj: feeling guilt, embarrassment, or remorse about something because of something you have done | |
insure | v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage | |
definitely | adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly | |
disappointment | n: the feeling of sadness, frustration, or dissatisfaction that arises when something does not live up to one’s expectations or hopes | |
embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection | |
embed | v: to fix or set firmly in a surrounding mass | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
spotlight | n: a beam of light used to illuminate a particular area or person | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
inviting | adj: having an attractive or tempting quality that draws people in; encouraging or alluring in a way that makes people want to take part or participate | |
solver | n: a thinker who finds an answer to a problem or a difficult situation; a piece of software or the algorithm that solves a mathematical problem | |
rumble | v: to make a low, heavy continuous sound | |
schedule | n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done | |
compete | v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something | |
priority | n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first | |
curiosity | n: a strong desire to know or learn about something | |
discomfort | n: a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally or being embarrassed; a slight pain | |
perk | n: an advantage or something extra, such as money or goods, you receive as well as your wages for doing a particular job | |
reframe | v: to reinterpret, rephrase, or redefine an issue, situation, or question in a different way | |
mindset | n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone | |
ruminate | v: to think deeply about something; to ponder | |
horrible | adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust | |
frame | n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window | |
argument | n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute | |
onboard | v: to become or make part of a team, group, or system; to install, activate, or begin using a piece of equipment or software; (adjective) included or integrated into a particular system, machine, or device | |
innovative | adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc. | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
embedded | adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something | |
indicator | n: something that shows or points out what a situation is like or how a situation is changing | |
vocabulary | n: the words used by a language, group, or individual; the knowledge and understanding of words and their meanings that a person possesses | |
introductory | adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point | |
praxis | n: the practical application or implementation of a theory or idea, often in a social or political context | |
wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material | |
compliment | n: an expression of praise, admiration, or approval; a polite or flattering statement intended to make someone feel good | |
myth | n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people | |
grief | n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies | |
interpret | v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc. | |
guilt | n: the fact of having committed something illegal; the negative feelings caused by believing or knowing that you have done something wrong | |
wan | adj: looking pale or sickly; lacking vitality or energy | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
facilitate | v: to make something easier or more likely to happen | |
evaluate | v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something | |
therapeutic | adj: relating to or involved in the treatment of illness or injury | |
greatly | adv: to an extraordinary extent or degree; very much | |
curriculum | n: a series of subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, etc. | |
profoundly | adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
oriented | adj: referring to someone or something that is focused or directed toward a particular goal or objective; organized around a specific principle or approach | |
competent | adj: having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully | |
virtual | adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact | |
appropriate | adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting | |
pretension | n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition | |
collapse | v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart | |
minus | adj: subtracting or taking away; having a value less than zero | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
nuanced | adj: characterized by subtle differences in appearance, meaning, sound, etc. | |
investor | n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns | |
interrogate | v: to examine someone with questions over a lengthy period, especially in an aggressive manner | |
intention | n: something you want to do and are going to do | |
unfair | adj: not giving equal treatment or opportunities to people involved; marked by injustice, partiality, or deception | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
misconception | n: a belief or an idea that is wrong because it has been based on faulty thinking, understanding, or hypothesis | |
authenticity | n: the quality of being real or genuine | |
authentic | adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy | |
filter | n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
jerk | v: to make a sudden, sharp movement, or cause something to do this | |
disclose | v: to make something, such as secret or new information, known publicly | |
background | n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
maintain | v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
privacy | n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people | |
naturally | adv: as might be expected; by natural manners | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
compartment | n: a separate section or part of a larger enclosed space, such as a train carriage or a ship’s cabin | |
segment | n: a part or section of something; a distinct group within a larger whole | |
chemotherapy | n: the treatment of disease, particularly cancer, using special drugs that have a toxic effect on cancer cells; frequently used in conjunction with other therapies such as surgery and radiation | |
awesome | adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc. | |
interpretation | n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious | |
preference | n: a stronger liking or interest for something or someone than another thing or person | |
receptive | adj: willing to listen to or accept new ideas or suggestions | |
eggshell | n: the hard, outer layer of an egg, typically thin and fragile, and has a slightly rough texture | |
explicit | adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt | |
clarify | v: to make something, such as a statement or situation, less confusing and more understandable | |
frequency | n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
depth | n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it | |
collaboration | n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something | |
vice | n: wrongdoing or wicked behavior; (in the form of vice versa) with the order reversed; (as a prefix) someone with a job immediately below a particular person | |
assess | v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something | |
acclimate | v: to adapt or adjust to a new climate, environment, or situation, often by undergoing a period of exposure or learning | |
quotation | n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker | |
profound | adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension | |
sentimental | adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism | |
forfeit | v: to lose or give up something as a penalty for wrongdoing; to renounce a right or privilege | |
comfort | n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint | |
hack | v: 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 | |
uplift | n: the process of raising land to a higher elevation, or the result of this process; (verb) fill with high spirits | |
arresting | adj: attracting attention or interest; striking or impressive in appearance or effect; halting or stopping the movement or progress of something | |
transmitter | n: a piece of equipment used for generating and sending electronic signals, especially radio or television signals | |
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 | |
sue | v: to claim a person or organization, especially by filing a legal claim for money or redress |