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protestn: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
papier-machen: a craft or artistic technique involving the use of paper strips or pulp, typically mixed with glue or paste, to create sculptures, masks, and other objects
confessv: to admit to having done something wrong or to reveal something personal or private
obviousadj: easy to see, discover or understand
decentadj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense
responsibleadj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
communaladj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
preferv: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
fancyv: 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
rampn: a sloping surface connecting two levels or inclines, typically used for the movement of people, vehicles, or goods
commitv: to do something illegal or wrong
made-to-measureadj: designed and made specifically to fit an individual’s measurements and requirements
workshopn: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group
nurturev: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
tiaran: a jeweled ornamental crown typically worn by women on formal occasions
fakeadj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
briden: a woman on her wedding day; a woman who is about to be married or has recently been married
vicarn: a member of the clergy in certain Christian churches, typically Anglican, who is responsible for the religious needs of parishioners in a particular district
hospitalizev: to admit someone to a hospital for medical treatment
incidentn: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens
gluen: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials
cosplayn: a type of performance art in which participants dress up in costumes and accessories to represent a specific character or idea from a book, movie, video game, or other media
disciplinen: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
immersev: to become fully involved in a particular activity; to dip or submerge in a liquid, especially so that they or it are entirely covered
accuracyn: the state or degree of being exact or correct; the ability to perform something with proficiency and without mistake
peculiaradj: odd and uncommon, sometimes in an unpleasant way
eccentricityn: the quality of being unconventional, peculiar, or odd in behavior, appearance, or ideas; (of a celestial body) the state of having an unusual or peculiar shape or orbit
cardboardn: a stiff, thick material made from compressed paper pulp used to make boxes and other packaging materials
cutoutn: a shape or outline that has been cut or carved out of a material, such as cardboard or wood; a person or thing that has been removed or eliminated from a group or situation; a hole or gap in a fenced or barricaded area for access or viewing
dodgev: to move quickly and suddenly to avoid something; to evade or sidestep
sewv: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle
stapleadj: essential, crucial, or regularly used
seamn: a line of stitching or joining where two pieces of fabric or material are united; also, a narrow furrow or fissure in rock or soil
couturen: fashionable, made-to-measure clothing; high fashion clothing that is custom-made for a person
aspectn: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
awfuladj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant
podcastn: a radio program made available in digital format that you can download from the Internet and play on a computer or music player
fashionn: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
fantasyn: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
costumen: a set of clothes worn by an actor in a play or film or by a person representing a particular character or occupation
explorev: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
elaborateadj: containing a lot of carefully prepared and organized or many complicated and detailed parts
intricacyn: the quality of being complex, detailed, or highly involved; the existence of many interrelated parts or elements
influencen: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
distinctionn: a difference or contrast between similar things or people
ordinaryadj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
extraordinaryadj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
outfitn: a set of clothing worn together, typically for a particular occasion or activity; any cohesive unit such as a company, military, etc.
strikev: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
encounterv: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
counterintuitiveadj: contrary to what common sense would suggest
crusadern: a person who is committed to a cause or campaign that they see as being beneficial or righteous; historically, a person who took part in the medieval military campaigns to retake the Holy Land from the Muslims
modernadj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
suffragen: the right to vote in political elections; the exercise of voting rights or the process of obtaining them
creativeadj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
garnerv: to acquire or accumulate something through effort or attention
flimsyadj: very thin and easily broken or damaged; poorly made and not strong enough for the purpose for which it is used
distractv: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do
trillionn: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
industriousadj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
marginn: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
dismissv: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment
affairn: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
constructv: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
identityn: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
frivolousadj: not serious or sensible; silly or unimportant
extremeadj: very great in amount or degree
in-betweenadj: occurring or existing between two things or points; intermediate in position, condition, or time
developv: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
historicadj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
relationn: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
gownn: a long, flowing garment worn on formal occasions, especially by women
representv: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
spiritn: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
electrifyv: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
decidedlyadv: in a manner that is beyond doubt or question; in a way that is clear and unmistakable; in an emphatic or determined manner
trendn: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
millenniumn: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
avocadon: a pear-shaped fruit with a hard skin and buttery flesh, commonly eaten raw in salads, sandwiches, or as guacamole
depictv: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
controversialadj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
urbanadj: relating to or located in a town or city
influencern: a person or thing that affects or changes someone’s or something’s behavior, especially a person with the ability to affect potential buyers of a product or service through recommendations on social media
satiren: a literary or artistic work that uses irony, sarcasm, humor, ridicule, or exaggeration to criticize human vices, follies, or shortcomings; a genre of literature or art that uses such techniques
disruptv: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
provocationn: action or speech that intentionally causes someone to become angry, irritated, or frustrated; a reason or motive for something, often negative or undesired
slogann: a short, catchy phrase or motto that is used by a person, organization, or company to promote a particular product, cause, or idea
bonkersadj: slang for completely crazy or insane
subversiveadj: intended to undermine or overthrow a system, authority, or established order through an intentional effort to cause disruption or to challenge the existing norms or beliefs; (noun) a person or thing intended to undermine the power or authority of an established system or institution
garmentn: a piece of clothing, such as a dress, coat, or shirt
anarchyn: a state of society without government or law
continuityn: the state or quality of being continuous, uninterrupted, or consistent; the maintenance of a connection, sequence, or pattern
gunpowdern: a mixture of substances, including sulfur, charcoal, and saltpeter, that is used as a fuel or explosive
plotn: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
occupyv: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
maskv: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
comicadj: funny and making you laugh
anonymousadj: having no known name, identity, or known source
movementn: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
variationn: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said
harkv: to recall, to return, or to revert, especially to an earlier time, situation, or condition; to listen attentively; to pay close attention to something
ancientadj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
carnivaln: a public enjoyment and celebration, usually held in the street, featuring music, dancing, and various forms of entertainment
masqueraden: a party, dance, or other festive gatherings of persons wearing masks and other disguises, or a costume worn on such an occasion; making a false outward show
societaladj: relating to society or social relationships
temporarilyadv: for a limited time only or not permanently
topsy-turvyadj: in a state of confusion, disorder, or chaos; upside down or in a disorderly fashion
talen: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
appropriateadj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
demonstrationn: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others
trumpn: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
administerv: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
fictionn: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
dystopian: an imaginary place where everything is extremely bad because of deprivation or oppression or terror, or a work of fiction describing those place
conflictn: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
silentadj: without any or little sound
visibleadj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
courtroomn: a room in which a court of law is held
capitoln: a building that houses a legislative assembly, especially the US Congress
hilariousadj: extremely funny
judgmentn: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
moodn: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind
retailern: a person or business that sells goods to the public, typically in small quantities
promptv: to make someone decide to or try to do something, or to make something happen
widespreadadj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
disgustn: a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval
launchv: 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
noveln: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
visualadj: relating to seeing or sight
purpleadj: of a color intermediate between red and blue
dignityn: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
purityn: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
hashtagn: a word or phrase preceded by the symbol #, used on social media websites and applications to identify messages on a specific topic
sentimentaladj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism
renderv: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc.
justicen: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
stuntn: a feat or action that is often dangerous or difficult, designed to attract attention or admiration; something that blocks or impedes growth or development; (verb) to hinder or impede growth or development, especially in a physical or mental sense
contentiousadj: likely to cause people to disagree and argue; liking to argue
debaten: 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
classicadj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
iconn: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
hijackv: to seize control of an airplane or other vehicle during an operation, especially with violence
grammarn: the set of structural constraints on speakers’ or writers’ composition of clauses, phrases, and words
superheron: a fictional hero who possesses extraordinary powers and abilities and is dedicated to protecting the public
invokev: to call upon or request help or support, especially from a higher power; to mention or use something as a reason or justification for actions or decisions
instinctiveadj: relating to or based on instinct; done without conscious thought, as if from an inner compulsion or natural tendency
nostalgian: a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past
sympatheticadj: feeling, showing, or expressing kindness or compassion to somebody who is hurt, sad, or in a problematic situation
traditionn: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
domesticadj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
oppositionn: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
calmadj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
comfortn: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
knitv: to make a garment or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or a machine
craftn: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
originn: the first existence or beginning of something
conceivev: to have or develop an idea, a plan, etc. in mind; to become pregnant
marchv: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
embracev: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
mowv: to cut down and trim grass or other vegetation, usually with a machine such as a lawnmower; to cut down or harvest crops
cheerfuladj: happy and positive; causing feelings of happiness or optimism; marked by or expressing joy or optimism
symboln: something visible that is used to represent something else
feministadj: describing a belief in and advocacy for achieving gender equality in social, political, and economic spheres; advocating for the rights and empowerment of women; (noun) a person who believes in and advocates for gender equality between men and women
defiancen: behavior characterized by an open refusal to obey someone or something
voguen: the popular or fashionable trend or style of a particular time, especially in clothing, music, or general culture
brilliantlyadv: in an intelligent, graceful, or skillful manner; very brightly or effectively
acquirev: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself
jeann: a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans and other clothing
occasionn: 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
atmospheren: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
cyclen: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
referv: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
writn: a written legal order or command
complexityn: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
shiftingadj: constantly changing or moving
divisiveadj: tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people
eludev: to escape or avoid capture or detection, often by being clever or cunning
ridiculen: speech or behavior that makes fun of or mocks someone or something; teasing, sarcasm, or scornful remarks that are intended to belittle or humiliate; (verb) to mock, criticize, or make fun of someone or something in a scornful or derisive way
criticn: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
trolln: a person who makes inflammatory or off-topic posts on the internet; a supernatural creature often portrayed as a giant or dwarf that lives in isolated areas; (verb) to fish by dragging a baited line through the water behind a boat
rebrandv: to change the branding or image of a product, service, or organization to attract a new target market or improve recognition and profitability
assertv: to state something firmly and confidently, often in a way that is intended to convince others that it is true
ambitionn: a strong wish to do or achieve something
balletn: a type of performance dance that tells a dramatic story or expresses an idea with music but no talking or singing
firefightern: a person whose job is to extinguish fires
aspirev: to have an ambition or a desire to achieve something, typically something high or great
opportuneadj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
braveadj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
decidev: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
couragen: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
illustrationn: a picture or diagram in a book, magazine, or newspaper that is used to explain or decorate the text; the act or process of explaining something
jackn: a mechanical device used for lifting or supporting heavy objects
regimentn: a large military unit, usually consisting of several battalions and commanded by a colonel or higher-ranking officer; a strict or organized system or routine
revn: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
uniformadj: 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
disguisev: to hide or alter someone’s appearance to deceive or mislead others
gendern: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
gazev: to stare at something or someone for an extended time, usually out of surprise or adoration, or because you are thinking about something else
warriorn: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past
elopev: to run away secretly to get married, often without the consent or knowledge of one’s family or friends
chaperonn: a person, typically an older woman, who accompanies and supervises a younger woman or a group of young people in social situations to ensure proper behavior; (verb) to accompany and supervise someone, especially a young person, on a social occasion to ensure their safety and proper behavior
sanctionn: official permission or approval for an action, especially an economic or political action by a government or international organization; a penalty or punishment imposed for breaking the law, rule, or agreement; (verb) to impose a penalty or punishment for breaking the law, rule, or agreement
pursuev: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
ascribev: to attribute something to a particular cause or source
daringadj: brave and taking risks
psychologyn: the scientific study of mind and behavior
imaginableadj: capable of being imagined
atrocityn: brutal act; an extremely wicked or cruel act
committedadj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
corruptibleadj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral
criminaln: a person who has committed a crime
chilln: a feeling of coldness that makes one shiver; (verb) to make cool or cooler
intrinsicallyadv: from the inherent nature or quality of something or arising from within
innocentadj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
innermostadj: situated or occurring at the deepest or most central part or point; relating to one’s deepest or most private thoughts, feelings, or experiences
eviladj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
compulsoryadj: required or mandatory, often due to legal or institutional regulations or expectations; obligatory
unionn: 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
empowerv: to give someone the power or authority to do something
honorn: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
placardn: a sign or poster, usually large, used to advertise or promote something, to convey information, or to make a public announcement
individualn: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
vestn: a sleeveless garment that is usually worn over a shirt and serves either as a protective layer or as an article of clothing for extra warmth; (verb) to give or confer a right, power, or authority
tribaladj: relating to a social group or tribe, especially a preliterate society
subsumev: to include or encompass within a larger category or concept
entirelyadv: completely
bizarreadj: very strange or unusual
concealv: to prevent something from being seen, found, observed, or discovered
arrestingadj: attracting attention or interest; striking or impressive in appearance or effect; halting or stopping the movement or progress of something
unequivocaladj: admitting of no doubt; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion
communicatev: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
democracyn: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
identifyv: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
confrontv: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
dissentn: possessing or expressing views that differ from those that are officially accepted
attractv: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
recognitionn: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
confirmv: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
perspectiven: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
boundv: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
embodyv: to represent or exemplify something; to give tangible form to an abstract idea
constrainv: to restrict or limit someone or something’s freedom or ability to do something
environmentn: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
imaginaryadj: existing only in someone’s mind
utopian: an ideal and perfect society in which all social and political problems have been solved, and all members live in harmony and prosperity
clutchv: to grasp and hold somebody or something tightly
harryv: to persistently harass, badger, or bother someone or something; to persistently attack or pursue an opposing force or target
pottern: a person who makes pottery, objects that are made of clay and then fired in a kiln to make them hard and durable; (verb, also putter) to occupy oneself in a leisurely or casual way, often with no particular goal or aim in mind
wandn: a slender rod or stick, especially one used for magic or divination; a rod or staff carried by certain officials as a symbol of authority
grotesqueadj: bizarre or fantastic in shape, appearance, or character; fantastic; bizarre
rubv: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
presidentn: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
candidadj: honest, straightforward, and frank in someone’s words or actions
predictv: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
electv: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
outcomen: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
handsomeadj: physically attractive and pleasing in appearance; attractive and generous
fundamentaladj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
infiniteadj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure
possibilityn: a chance that something may happen or be true
sophisticatedadj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
experimentn: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
escapistadj: tending to or providing an escape from reality, particularly through the use of fantasy, imagination, or entertainment
treasuren: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected
capsulen: a small, enclosed container often used for holding medicines or supplements or for transporting payloads in spacecraft; a small, elongated structure within the body, such as a joint or a gland
interpretationn: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious
brilliantadj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
rainbown: an arch of colors in the sky caused by the refraction and dispersion of sunlight through rain
crewn: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
strengthn: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
belongv: 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
paletten: a thin board or tablet used by artists to mix and apply paint; a range of colors or shades used in a particular work of art
celebratev: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
priden: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
solidarityn: unity or agreement of feelings or actions among a group, especially among individuals with a common interest
gloriousadj: having or deserving great admiration, praise, and honor; having great beauty and splendor
shorthandn: a system of rapid handwriting or abbreviation that uses symbols, abbreviations, or other devices to represent words or phrases; a short and simple way of expressing or describing something
grabv: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
fierceadj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening
astronautn: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere
alternativen: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
tawdryadj: cheap, gaudy, or tacky in appearance; characterized by a lack of style or quality; showy but tasteless or vulgar
blueprintn: a photographic print of an early plan for a building or machine
magicaladj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
principlen: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
parliamentn: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state
getupn: a person’s clothing, appearance, or style
subtleadj: not readily apparent or visible
emboldenv: to give courage or confidence to someone; to make someone feel brave or empowered; to strengthen or reinforce a position or belief
massiveadj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
micron: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth
trivialadj: of little value or importance
gumptionn: shrewdness and resourcefulness in solving problems or achieving goals; initiative, drive, and determination to succeed in the face of obstacles or challenges
imaginativeadj: having or showing new and creative ideas