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Word	Meaning	Advanced
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
notion	n: a general idea or understanding of something, particularly an abstract or complex concept; a belief or opinion, often one that is not based on solid evidence or facts
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
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
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
atomic	adj: of or relating to atom (= the smallest component of an element)
weaponry	n: a collection of weapons (e.g., guns, knives, bombs, missiles, etc.) used or owned by a particular individual, group, military, or country
characterize	v: to describe the distinctive nature or features of someone or something; to be a distinguishing feature of
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
straightforward	adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity
atom	n: the smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element, composed of a nucleus and one or more electrons bound to the nucleus
atrocity	n: brutal act; an extremely wicked or cruel act
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
unending	adj: seeming to have no end
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
pacific	adj: peaceful in character or intent; tending to lessen or avoid conflict; calm or soothing in manner or tone; (noun, as “Pacific”) the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions
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
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
unacceptably	adv: in a way that is not acceptable or satisfactory
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
buildup	n: the accumulation or increase of something over time
arsenal	n: a collection of weapons or military equipment stored in preparation for war or conflict; a collection of resources or tools available for use in a particular field or endeavor
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
warhead	n: the explosive or destructive part of a missile, rocket, or other weapons that are designed to explode on impact or detonation
mentality	n: the characteristic way of thinking or mindset of an individual or group; the mental attitude or outlook that influences behavior, choices, and opinions
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
disarm	v: to remove weapons or the means of attack from a person, group, or situation; to win over or reduce suspicion or hostility from an opponent or adversary
proliferate	v: to grow or increase rapidly in number; to reproduce or spread rapidly, especially in an uncontrolled manner
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
quote	v: to repeat or reproduce the words or statement of someone else, often acknowledging the source; to give an estimated cost or price for goods or services
decommission	v: to take a machine, building, weapon, or other equipment out of use or service, often permanently or due to age or disrepair
usable	adj: able to be used; fit or ready for use or service
commission	n: a formal instruction, command, or request given to a person or group; an official group of people entrusted by a government or other official body to control or enforce something
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
chapter	n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
superpower	n: a country or nation that has significant global influence or formidable military, economic, or technological strength; a supernatural ability or force capable of extraordinary feats or feats beyond normal human capabilities
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
fragile	adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged
standoff	n: a situation in which two or more people, groups, or countries refuse to move from a position or make a compromise, leading to a stalemate or impasse; a short distance maintained between two opposing forces or objects, such as in a military context or electrical wiring
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
brink	n: the point at which something is about to happen; the edge of a steep place
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
apocalyptic	adj: describing severe damage and destruction in past or future events, or the end of the world
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
calamity	n: a serious event that causes damage, injury, or loss
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
dependent	adj: relying on someone or something else for support or aid
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
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)
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
assured	adj: confident and sure; having no doubts or worries
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
virtually	adv: almost completely
simultaneously	adv: at the same time
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
radar	n: a technology that employs radio waves to locate items that cannot be seen
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
catastrophe	n: a sudden event that causes extreme ruin and misfortune
indelible	adj: cannot be removed, erased, or forgot
implant	v: to insert or fix an artificial device in a person’s body; to put an idea, attitude, etc., firmly in the mind
collective	adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people
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
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
glob	n: a small, round mass or lump; a drop or blob of liquid or viscous substance
destructive	adj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage
civilization	n: a complex and highly organized society that has developed over time and has a dominant culture, including features such as language, religion, government, technology, and social customs
odd	adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two
obliterate	v: to wipe out, destroy, or conceal all signs of something utterly; to remove completely from recognition or memory
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
premise	n: a statement or proposition that is held to be true or from which a conclusion can be drawn
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
skim	v: to read something quickly to get a general idea of its contents; to remove any unwanted or unnecessary material from the surface of a liquid; to glide smoothly or briefly over a surface
jog	v: to run or move at a slow or leisurely pace, typically for exercise; to continue talking or writing without a definite plan or purpose
entertainment	n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
lane	n: a narrow road in the countryside; a well-defined track or path for someone such as a swimmer or driver
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
confrontation	n: the act of facing or dealing with something directly and openly; a direct and often hostile encounter or disagreement
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
conflagration	n: a large, destructive fire that spreads quickly and can cause extensive damage; a great and wide-ranging conflict or war
psychiatry	n: the branch of medicine concerned with the study, treatment, and prevention of mental illness
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
delusion	n: a false belief or impression that is firmly held despite evidence to the contrary
secondly	adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc.
basement	n: a room or a part of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level
fallout	n: the radioactive dust in the air that settle to the ground after a nuclear explosion
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack; (verb) to protect or shield from harm or adversity, particularly relating to environmental conditions or danger
privacy	n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people
prefabricated	adj: constructed or made in advance, often in sections or components, before being assembled on-site; manufactured or built in a factory rather than on-site
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
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
fancy	v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
federal	adj: relating to a central government or national authority; refers to government policies, laws, or programs that are implemented at a national level rather than a state or local level
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
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
announcement	n: a public statement or declaration, often made in writing or through the media, that conveys important information or news
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
relocate	v: to move or move something or someone to a new place and build a house or a business there
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
evacuate	v: to remove people or things from a place of danger or threat; to leave or abandon a place or situation, often due to fear or risk
countryside	n: rural areas or regions outside of cities and urban centers often characterized by open fields, farmland, forests, and countryside scenery
Senate	n: a legislative body, especially the upper house of a parliament
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
ludicrous	adj: so ridiculous, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; absurd
potentially	adv: in a possible state or condition; possibly
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
disconnect	v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment
all-out	adj: characterized by complete or maximum effort or intensity; lacking any restraint or reserve; done with great commitment or enthusiasm
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
physician	n: a medical doctor who practices medicine
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
publicly	adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
meaningful	adj: having meaning, function, or purpose; serious, significant, or worthwhile
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
era	n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history
adversary	n: a person, group, or force that opposes or fights against another; an enemy or opponent
emphasize	v: to give or show particular importance to something
diminish	v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc.
terrorism	n: the use of violence to attain political or religious goals or to compel a government to act
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
considerably	adv: to a significant extent or degree; noticeably; substantially
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
terror	n: intense fear; a state of intense fear or alarm
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
stockpile	n: a large quantity or reserve of goods or materials that are accumulated and stored for future use, often used for emergency or contingency purposes; (verb) to accumulate or gather a large quantity of something, usually for future use or as a reserve
uniform	adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
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
fission	n: the splitting of an atomic nucleus into two or smaller nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy; the process of breaking something into smaller parts or pieces
enrich	v: to make better or improve in quality by adding something else
uranium	n: a chemical element with the symbol U, atomic number 92, that is a dense, silvery-white metal that is radioactive and is used as a fuel for nuclear power plants
plutonium	n: a radioactive chemical element with the symbol Pu and atomic number 94 used in nuclear reactors and weapons, which is produced from uranium in nuclear reactors and occurs naturally in trace amounts
acquire	v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself
theft	n: the act of taking anything from someone or somewhere unlawfully; stealing
metric	adj: using or relating to the meter as a unit of length; a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic
megaton	n: a unit of energy equivalent to one million tons of TNT
insecure	adj: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way, or not assured of safety
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
placement	n: the act or process of putting something in a particular position or location; a temporary position or job in an organization
coca	n: a plant native to South America whose leaves are used in the production of cocaine and other stimulants; a drink made from the leaves of this plant
distress	n: a feeling of great worry, sadness, pain, or discomfort
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
know-how	n: practical knowledge, skills, or experience in a particular field or area, often acquired through personal experience or training
controversy	n: a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval
unbelievable	adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising
assemble	v: to collect in one place as a single group
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
undergraduate	n: a student who is studying for their first degree at a university or other higher education institution
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
physics	n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
element	n: a fundamental or essential part of something
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
stateless	adj: having no nationality or citizenship; not being affiliated with any particular state or government
retaliation	n: the act of seeking vengeance or revenge in response to a perceived wrong or harm suffered, usually to cause harm to the person or group responsible for the initial act
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
retribution	n: punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act; just dessert or compensation for wrongdoing
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
apparent	adj: able to see or understand easily or clearly
lieutenant	n: a deputy or subordinate officer; a military officer ranking below a captain; a naval rank or officer
bin	n: a container, usually that has a lid and used for waste
laden	adj: heavily loaded or burdened
oversea	adj: situated or operating beyond national boundaries; in, from, or to foreign countries
homegrown	adj: grown or produced locally rather than imported from another area
accessible	adj: capable of being reached, easily got, or seen
plentiful	adj: existing or available in a large quantity or abundance; ample or abundant in supply or availability
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
inadequate	adj: not sufficient or enough
indicator	n: something that shows or points out what a situation is like or how a situation is changing
cargo	n: the goods carried by ship, aircraft, or other vehicles
container	n: a receptacle or object used to hold, store, or transport something; a large standardized metal box that is used for transporting goods by sea or land
inspect	v: to look at someone or something closely, usually to examine their condition or to detect flaws
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
yield	n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information
accountability	n: the state of being responsible for one’s actions or decisions; the obligation to explain, justify, or take ownership of one’s actions or their consequences; the expectation of being answerable and liable for the outcomes of one’s behavior or performance
arrangement	n: a plan or preparation for the future event; the action or process of placing things in a particular order
portable	adj: easily moved or carried; able to be transported from one location to another
convenient	adj: useful, helpful, or quick to do
trunk	n: the main stem or body of a tree which its branches grow
detonate	v: to explode or cause to explode; to set off a sudden or dramatic series of events
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
buck	n: a male deer; a unit of currency, especially the US dollar; a sudden jolt or movement; a young man; (verb) to resist or oppose something, such as an authority, trend, or convention
probabilistic	adj: characterized by the influence of chance or probability; involving the use of statistical models or methods to estimate likelihoods or risks
dismiss	v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
defuse	v: to reduce or eliminate the tension, anger, or hostility in a situation, especially a potentially explosive one, by calming, soothing, or pacifying those involved
interdict	n: an authoritative prohibition or ban, often issued by a legal or religious authority
prevention	n: the action, process, or strategy of stopping something undesirable or harmful from happening; the act of preventing, interfering, or hindering unwanted events or outcomes
screening	n: the process of evaluating or testing individuals or objects to determine their suitability or potential problems; a showing of a film or movie for a select group of viewers before its general release
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open
detonation	n: a sudden and violent explosion, often caused by the ignition of an explosive substance; the act of causing something to explode
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
initially	adv: at the beginning; at first
locally	adv: in or to a specific or limited area or region; focused or restricted to a particular locality or community
unsettle	v: to make somebody feel anxious or upset, especially because of an unstable or problematic situation
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
horrific	adj: causing horror or disgust; gruesome and terrifying
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
radial	adj: of or relating to rays or the radii of a circle; spreading out from a central point
vapor	n: a mass of tiny liquid drops in the air
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
instantly	adv: immediately
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
acute	adj: extremely sharp or severe
radiation	n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health
blast	n: explosion, or a strong current of air, usually caused by an explosion; a sudden, thunderous noise
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
hurricane	n: a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds of or over 64 knots (74 miles per hour)
moot	v: to bring up or introduce a matter for discussion, debate, or consideration, especially when the issue may be hypothetical, irrelevant, or not yet determined; to suggest a point of view or argument without necessarily taking a position on it; (adjective) subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty and therefore, having little practical significance or relevance
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
temporarily	adv: for a limited time only or not permanently
avert	v: to prevent something dangerous or undesirable from happening
vicinity	n: the area or region surrounding or in the general vicinity of a particular place or location; a nearby or neighboring region
lethal	adj: causing or capable of causing death; extremely dangerous
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
mushroom	n: a type of fungus that grows on dead or decaying organic matter and typically has a stalk and an umbrella-shaped cap
plume	n: a large feather or group of feathers worn as an ornament or a symbol of achievement or distinction, especially on a hat
prevailing	adj: most frequent, widespread, or currently dominant, usually referring to a particular opinion, attitude, or trend
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
perpendicular	adj: forming, situated at, or being at a right angle to a given line or plane; upright or vertical; at right angles to the horizon
downwind	adv: in the direction that the wind is blowing, particularly about the adverse effects that the wind may carry
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
explosion	n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
sheltered	adj: protected or shielded from danger or harmful influences; inexperienced or innocent of certain unpleasantness or harsh realities of life
fatal	adj: causing or resulting in death; lethal
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
futile	adj: incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
commonsense	adj: exhibiting sound, practical judgment concerning everyday matters; (noun) a basic ability to perceive, understand, and judge in a manner that nearly all people share
minimize	v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
dirt	n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
concrete	adj: 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
stare	v: to gaze or look fixedly and intently at someone or something, often in a questioning, curious, or suspicious manner; (noun) a fixed, intense, and prolonged gaze or look
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
theoretical	adj: relating to the concepts and principles upon which a particular topic is founded, rather than practice and experience
eardrum	n: a membrane in the middle ear that vibrates in response to sound waves and transmits the vibrations to the inner ear
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
crosswise	adv: in a direction or manner perpendicular or transverse to something else; across or diagonally; (adjective) positioned across something or being in a direction that crosses something else
impede	v: to obstruct or block someone or something to slow down or prevent progress
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
decontaminate	v: to remove or neutralize harmful substances, such as toxic chemicals, radioactive materials, or infectious agents, from a person, object, or environment
shower	n: a brief period of rain; a device that emits a spray of water for washing oneself; a party or celebration in which gifts are given to someone, often in anticipation of a major life event such as a wedding or the birth of a child
radioactive	adj: emitting powerful and dangerous energy when the nuclei (= central parts) of atoms are broken up
wind-up	n: a mechanism or device, often in the form of a toy or clockwork mechanism, that is powered by winding a spring or turning a key; completion or conclusion of something, especially in a final or definitive manner
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
jack	n: a mechanical device used for lifting or supporting heavy objects
hero	n: 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
abolition	n: the act of formally ending a system, practice, or institution, especially one that is considered unjust or harmful
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
inhumane	adj: lacking compassion or mercy towards humans or animals; causing or involving extreme physical or mental pain
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
delicate	adj: very fine, subtle, and pleasing; easily broken or damaged or destroyed
aficionado	n: a person who is knowledgeable or passionate about a particular subject or activity; an enthusiast or connoisseur who has a deep appreciation for a specific field or interest, often with a high degree of expertise or experience in that area
procedure	n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way
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