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typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
pentagon | n: a flat geometric shape with five straight sides and five angles; a building in Washington, D.C., that houses the U.S. Department of Defense and is the headquarters of the U.S. military | |
long-range | adj: relating to or extending over a long distance, period of time, or range of possibilities | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
specialize | v: to become an expert in a specific career field, study, or business | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
generate | v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction | |
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. | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
grand | adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
denial | n: a statement that something is not true or does not exist | |
asymmetrical | adj: lacking symmetry or balance; unevenly or irregularly shaped; not corresponding in terms of quantity, size, or position | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
combat | n: a fight or battle, usually between opposing military forces; an engagement in which opposing parties attempt to defeat each other by force | |
distant | adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship | |
capability | n: the ability, skill, or competence to do something; the potential or aptitude for a particular task or function | |
catastrophic | adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
congress | n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups | |
glaze | v: to cover or coat with a thin layer of film, particularly a shiny or glossy layer, such as a layer of protective material on ceramics or a top coat of paint on a surface; to apply a thin, glossy coating to food, often using a sauce or syrup | |
district | n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features | |
parody | n: a humorous imitation of a serious piece of literature or music designed to ridicule or criticize the original work | |
AI | n: (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) the theory and development of computer systems capable of doing activities that would ordinarily need human intelligence, such as object recognition, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation | |
embedded | adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something | |
instantaneous | adj: occurring or happening immediately or without delay; taking place in an instant or moment | |
peel | v: to remove the skin of fruit and vegetables | |
tarmac | n: (also “blacktop”) a hard surface made of asphalt, concrete, or other materials, typically used as a runway or surface for vehicles to move on, such as a road, parking lot, or airport runway; (verb) to surface or pave a road or runway with tarmac | |
tread | v: to step or walk on something | |
reveal | v: to make known or disclose something that was previously hidden, secret, or unknown; to unveil or show something that was concealed or not visible | |
heel | n: the rounded back part of the foot below the ankle; someone who is morally reprehensible; (verb) to follow someone or something | |
instantly | adv: immediately | |
largely | adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree | |
geography | n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
exclusive | adj: not divided or shared with others | |
conflict | n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals | |
league | n: an association of sports teams who compete against each other; an obsolete unit of distance of variable length, equal to about 3 miles or 4,000 meters | |
insist | v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
warfare | n: the use of military force to achieve political, economic, or social objectives | |
casualty | n: a person who has been killed or injured in a war, accident, or other disasters; a victim | |
collapse | v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart | |
transition | n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another | |
naturally | adv: as might be expected; by natural manners | |
hell | n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place | |
ledge | n: a narrow, flat surface or shelf that juts out from a wall or cliff; a projecting rib or molding along the edge of a surface | |
cartoon | n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption | |
overwhelming | adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it | |
proportion | n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole | |
lethal | adj: causing or capable of causing death; extremely dangerous | |
ammunition | n: supplies, such as bullets or shells, used by armed forces | |
riot | n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals | |
legitimacy | n: the state or quality of being allowed and acceptable under the law; the state or quality of being founded on a reasonable or acceptable reason | |
internal | adj: of or relating to the inside of something | |
coalition | n: a temporary alliance formed by two or more political parties for combined action; the state of being combined into one body | |
leadership | n: the ability, act, or status of leading a group of people or an organization | |
cattle | n: cows, bulls, and buffalos that are raised for their milk or meat as farm animals | |
fodder | n: feed, such as hay or straw, for cattle and other livestock; figuratively, something that is used as material or inspiration for something else | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
administer | v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
frank | adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression | |
opponent | n: a person against whom you are playing or fighting in a game, competition, debate, etc. | |
damn | v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger | |
unparalleled | adj: without parallel, equal in size, amount, quality, etc.; better or worse than any other | |
wage | n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services | |
brilliant | adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive | |
Senate | n: a legislative body, especially the upper house of a parliament | |
testify | v: to provide evidence or give a statement under oath, often in a legal or formal setting, such as a court of law; to bear witness to or affirm the truth of something based on personal knowledge or experience | |
leviathan | n: a monstrous sea creature or marine animal, often used as a metaphorical term for something big, overbearing, or powerful | |
administrator | n: a person or organization responsible for managing and directing the affairs of a business, institution, government agency, or other organization; someone who administers, regulates, or supervises | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
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 | |
politically | adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation | |
bankrupt | adj: unable to pay one’s debts; having been reduced to a state of financial ruin; lacking in something essential or fundamental | |
economical | adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary | |
sovereign | n: a king or queen | |
bankruptcy | n: the legal status of a person or business that cannot repay debts to creditors | |
argue | v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others | |
transparent | adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely | |
certainty | n: the state of being certain | |
distinguish | v: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things | |
accomplished | adj: having completed a task or achieved a goal successfully; skilled or proficient at something | |
extant | adj: still in existence; surviving or currently present | |
security | n: 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 | |
council | n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place | |
jury | n: a group of people called upon to render a verdict or judgment in a legal trial; a group of people chosen for a special purpose or task | |
indict | v: to formally charge or accuse someone of a crime, based on the decision of a grand jury or other legal authority; to bring a legal case against someone, typically to prosecute and punish them | |
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 | |
envelop | v: to surround and cover completely; to encase | |
uncertain | adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose | |
grandchild | n: a child of someone’s son or daughter | |
holocaust | n: the systematic killing of millions of Jews and other minority groups by the Nazis during World War II, or any similar act of mass destruction | |
translate | v: to convert or change words into another language | |
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 | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
doctrine | n: a belief or set of ideas held and taught by a church, political party, or other groups | |
downstream | adv: in the direction that a stream or river flows; (adjective) in the direction of a stream’s current | |
criminal | n: a person who has committed a crime | |
function | n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose | |
executive | n: a person or group of people with top-level management responsibility in a business or other organization; the branch that is responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing laws, as well as running the day-to-day operations | |
whip | v: to hit a person or an animal severely with a thin, flexible stick with a cord or leather thong at the end, as a punishment, discipline, etc. | |
imminent | adj: coming or likely to happen very soon | |
threat | n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation | |
missile | n: a weapon, such as a rocket or guided projectile, that is self-propelled and directed by remote control or by an internal guidance mechanism | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
bygone | adj: belonging to an earlier time; from a previous era or period | |
era | n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history | |
scare | v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened | |
democracy | n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so | |
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 | |
cigarette | n: a small cylindrical roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in paper for smoking | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
troop | n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit. | |
stream | n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc. | |
sweeping | adj: extensive, broad, or far-reaching in scope or impact; characterized by a vigorous or forceful movement, often involving wide motions or gestures | |
loot | v: steal goods from a place or person, typically during a war or riot; (noun) steal goods from a place or person, typically using force, especially in times of war or civil disorder | |
disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible | |
wreck | n: a ship that has sunk or has been destroyed; a vehicle that has been badly damaged in an accident | |
insurgence | n: an act of rebelling or rising against authority or established order; a revolt or rebellion | |
lob | v: to throw or hit a ball or object high into the air in a high, slow arc; to propel an object in a high, arcing trajectory | |
resurrect | v: to bring back to life or bring into existence again | |
reconstruction | n: the process of rebuilding or repairing something that has been damaged or destroyed or of restoring something to its original condition | |
passe | adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date | |
agenda | n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered | |
dominate | v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
kitty | n: a sum of money or a collection of funds that is pooled together by a group of people for a specific purpose, usually for a common expense, such as a shared meal, gambling, or other group activities | |
seed | n: a small, hard, often round, a reproductive structure that contains a plant’s genetic material and is capable of growing into a new plant | |
balk | v: to hesitate or stop abruptly before completing an action, often due to fear, uncertainty, or opposition; to refuse to comply with or agree to something | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
desire | n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something | |
belt | v: to sing loudly and forcefully; to hit someone or something hard; (noun) a strip of leather or other material worn to tie or buckle something around the body | |
desert | n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks | |
split | v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
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 | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
naval | adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy | |
overnight | adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time | |
moving | adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy | |
voyage | n: a long journey, especially by sea or in space | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
actualize | v: to make real or concrete; to bring into existence or implementation; to fulfill or realize a potential or intention | |
drag | v: to pull or haul with force | |
muck | n: dense, wet, and dirty matter or waste, often found in soil or on the ground; animal waste | |
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 | |
derision | n: contemptuous ridicule or mockery | |
operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something | |
lynch | v: to put to death or punish (usually by hanging) without legal authorization or due process, often as an act of mob justice or vigilante action; (noun) a violent punishment, often extrajudicial, in which a mob or group of people seize and kill someone, usually by hanging, as a form of punishment or vengeance | |
rifle | n: a long-barreled firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder, typically with a rifled bore for accuracy | |
maintain | v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true | |
messy | adj: disorganized and untidy | |
globalization | n: the process by which economies, societies, and cultures around the world become increasingly integrated and interconnected through the rapid exchange of goods, services, ideas, and people across international borders | |
core | n: the most essential or fundamental part of something | |
gap | n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc. | |
screw | v: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
inauguration | n: the formal beginning or initiation of something, especially the beginning of a political leader’s term in office; a ceremony marking the beginning of an organization or event | |
gay | adj: homosexual; happy, carefree | |
deft | adj: skillful or clever in one’s movements or actions; nimble or agile; demonstrating dexterity or expertness | |
idiot | n: a foolish or stupid person who lacks common sense or judgment; a derogatory term used to describe someone who is mentally deficient | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
heal | v: to make a wound or injury to become well again | |
rift | n: a break or fissure in a relationship, organization, or physical structure; a large crack in the ground, rock, or other surfaces | |
jerk | v: to make a sudden, sharp movement, or cause something to do this | |
transformation | n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something | |
guru | n: a spiritual teacher or leader, notably in Hindu and Sikh traditions; a person who has knowledge and expertise in a particular area | |
elevate | v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position | |
pronounce | v: to say or speak (a word or words) correctly or in a particular way | |
acronym | n: a word formed from the first letter of each word in a phrase, such as NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) or AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) | |
shrink | v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount | |
empire | n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government | |
enforcement | n: the act of ensuring that rules, regulations, or laws are obeyed or implemented; the act of applying force or pressure to compel compliance with rules or laws | |
minimal | adj: tiny in amount; the least possible | |
maximum | adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained | |
governance | n: the act or process of governing or managing a political, social, or economic entity; the systems or principles that guide such processes | |
prefer | v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another | |
phrase | n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together | |
enforce | v: to make sure that people obey a particular law, rule, or situation | |
connectivity | n: the state or quality of being connected or interconnected; the ability of devices, systems, or networks to communicate with and exchange information with each other | |
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 | |
vilify | v: to speak or write about someone or something in a way that is likely to make people have a very low opinion of them | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
homeland | n: a place regarded as one’s native country or where one belongs | |
constitution | n: the set of fundamental principles or established precedents that a state, a country, or an organization is governed by; the act of forming or establishing something | |
stick | v: 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 | |
baton | n: a thin stick or rod used as a conductor’s wand, a symbol of authority, or a tool for specific sports or activities; a short, straight, light stick that is passed from runner to runner in a relay race | |
merge | v: to combine or integrate things, or to cause this to happen | |
rationale | n: the fundamental reason or underlying logic, principle, or justification behind a decision, action, or belief; the explanation or logical basis that supports or provides reasoning for something | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
trigger | v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function | |
delay | v: to cause something to happen at a later time than originally intended or expected | |
mattress | n: a large rectangular pad filled with soft material, used as a bed or part of a bed | |
nuke | v: (derived from “nuclear”) to attack or destroy a place or target with a nuclear weapon; to cook food in a microwave oven; (noun) a nuclear weapon, such as a nuclear bomb or missile | |
scary | adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating | |
reconnect | v: to connect again after a break or interruption | |
embed | v: to fix or set firmly in a surrounding mass | |
contextualize | v: to place or understand something within a specific context or framework; to consider the circumstances, background, or cultural setting that provide meaning or significance to something | |
employ | v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
bifurcate | v: to divide or split into two branches or parts | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
standing | adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation | |
killing | n: the act of causing death; a sudden and intense force or effect that causes significant damage or destruction; a situation where someone is making a substantial amount of money or experiencing significant financial success | |
arrest | v: to take into custody | |
organization | n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose | |
pretension | n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition | |
disparate | adj: very different or distinct from something else and is not connected or comparable in any way | |
aid | n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support | |
guarantee | v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met | |
mount | v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone | |
differ | v: to be not like someone or something in some way | |
colony | n: a country or an area that is governed by a more powerful country that is often far away | |
array | n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive | |
nongovernmental | adj: not belonging to or controlled by a government | |
voluntary | adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced | |
contractor | n: a person or company that enters into a contract to provide materials or labor to perform a specific task or service | |
joint | adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton | |
agency | n: an organization or business that is responsible for specific activities or services, especially when representing other organizations or businesses; the capacity or power to act or exert influence; the ability to make decisions and take action | |
amaze | v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration | |
confirm | v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case | |
unmarried | adj: not married; single; having not entered into the legal or socially recognized state of marriage | |
slightly | adv: in a small degree or extent; a little | |
gender | n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology | |
balanced | adj: taking all sides or opinions into account equally; being in a state of proper equilibrium | |
educated | adj: having received a high standard of education | |
posse | n: a group of people who come together for a common purpose, often to pursue or capture a criminal; a group of people who share a common interest, belief, or trait | |
restriction | n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something | |
obliterate | v: to wipe out, destroy, or conceal all signs of something utterly; to remove completely from recognition or memory | |
purview | n: the range or scope of authority, responsibility, or influence of a particular person, group, or organization | |
centric | adj: tending towards or focused on a particular center, point, or perspective, sometimes to the exclusion of others; emphasizing or prioritizing a specific thing or group; (noun) something that is at the center or core of a specific thing or system | |
facilitate | v: to make something easier or more likely to happen | |
draft | n: a preliminary version of something that is not yet in its final form | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
affair | n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
civilian | n: a person who is not a member of the military or armed forces; a person who is not a law enforcement officer or public official in a position of authority or responsibility | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
inter | v: to bury or place a dead body in a tomb or grave; to temporarily detain or imprison someone; (prefix) between or among | |
intern | v: 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 | |
slide | v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption | |
custody | n: the state of being physically responsible for something or someone, especially a child; a state of being confined, usually for a short time | |
marine | adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there | |
tense | adj: unable to relax because of being nervous or worried; stretched tight or rigid | |
boon | n: something that is helpful or beneficial for the quality of life | |
highland | adj: an area of elevated land or hilly terrain | |
command | n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something | |
asset | n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property | |
airborne | adj: moved or conveyed by or through the air; in the air | |
armor | n: a protective covering made of metal or other durable materials, worn to guard against injury or damage | |
bomb | n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something | |
argument | n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute | |
airlift | n: the transportation of people or goods by aircraft often used to refer to a major operation to move large numbers of people or supplies to or from an area in need, particularly in times of disaster or conflict | |
specification | n: a detailed description of the characteristics, features, or requirements of something, typically a product or system; a written statement that outlines the standards, procedures, or requirements for a project or job | |
bastardize | v: to alter, modify, or degrade something in a way that undermines or violates its original integrity or quality; to create a less authentic or less desirable version of something | |
playground | n: an area where many people go for recreation, especially at a school or in a park | |
loose | adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something | |
pervert | v: to change the inherent purpose or function of something; to influence somebody to behave in morally unacceptable ways; to corrupt or lead astray; (noun) a person who engages in sexual behavior or has sexual interests that are considered abnormal or deviant by society | |
recognition | n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal | |
reserve | v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance | |
component | n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger | |
firefighter | n: a person whose job is to extinguish fires | |
intelligence | n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons | |
analytical | adj: relating to or using analysis (= the process of breaking down a complex system or concept into smaller, simpler parts to understand it better), or able to analyze | |
echo | n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff | |
boom | n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound | |
sunglasses | n: a pair of darkened glasses worn to protect the eyes from harsh sunlight or glare | |
censor | n: a person or institution responsible for examining books, movies, and other forms of media to determine if they are harmful or offensive and should be banned or altered; an official in charge of banning or suppressing information | |
transparency | n: the condition or quality of being easy to see through | |
overhead | n: the expense of maintaining something that is involved in operating a business, such as rent and heating; (adverb) above your head; in the sky |