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Word	Meaning	Advanced
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
writ	n: a written legal order or command
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
supernatural	adj: of or relating to existence outside the natural world; not able to be explained by natural laws
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
glimpse	n: a brief or partial view; the act of seeing something or someone for a very short time or only partly
geometry	n: the area of pure mathematics that deals with the points, lines, curves, and surfaces
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
turkey	n: (of an animal) a large bird with a fan-shaped tail native to North America, widely grown for food; (of a country) a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans
divorce	n: the legal dissolution of a marriage
patriarchal	adj: relating to or characteristic of a society or system in which men hold the dominant roles and positions of power; male-dominated
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
womanhood	n: the state or condition of being an adult female; a term used to describe the social and cultural aspects of being a woman
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
secular	adj: not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
rational	adj: based on reason or logic; using good judgment and sound thinking
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
fender	n: a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud; a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
acne	n: a skin condition that causes pimples, blackheads, and other blemishes on the face, chest, and back
wart	n: a small, hard, benign growth on the skin caused by a viral infection and typically found on the hands or feet; a defect or drawback in something or someone
utter	adj: complete, total, or absolute; said, done, or experienced without any exceptions or qualifications; spoken aloud or enunciated very clearly and distinctly; (verb) to speak or articulate words, sounds, or a voice
Arabic	n: the Semitic language of the Arab people, widely spoken throughout the Middle East and North Africa; of or relating to Arab peoples, culture, or language
stab	v: to cause harm with a sharp, pointed object, such as a knife
thorn	n: a sharp, pointed projection or spine on a plant or animal; something that causes discomfort or irritation, especially in a difficult or unpleasant situation
encircle	v: to form a circle or ring around something or someone; to surround or encompass something or someone completely
patient	n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
beware	v: to be cautious or careful about something or someone that may cause harm or danger
precious	adj: uncommon and extremely valuable
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
blemish	n: a mark or imperfection that detracts from the appearance of something, typically a person’s skin or features; (verb) to spoil, mar, or damage the appearance or quality of something
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
whatsoever	adv: not at all; no matter what
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
dwindle	v: to gradually decrease in size, amount, or strength; to become smaller
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
wither	v: to gradually shrink, shrivel, or become weaker, often due to lack of nourishment, age, or disease; to lose freshness, vitality, or vigor
cocoon	n: a protective covering spun by some insects and other invertebrates
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
resemble	v: to look like or be similar to someone or something
velvet	n: plush, smooth fabric with a short pile on one side, typically made of silk, cotton, or a synthetic material
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
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
reflection	n: the act of thinking deeply about something, or the ability to think deeply; the image of something that is seen in a mirror or other reflective surface
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
like-minded	adj: having the same ideas or interests
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
liberal	adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
agnostic	n: a person who believes that it is impossible to know whether there is a god
disbeliever	n: a person who does not believe in something, such as a religion or idea
alike	adv: similar or identical in nature or appearance
cluster	n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit
stereotype	n: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense
transcend	v: to rise above or go beyond the limits of something
ghetto	n: an area of a city in which members of a particular group, typically an ethnic minority, usually live in poverty and with a high population density
demolish	v: to completely destroy or tear down a building, structure, or other entity; to ruin or eliminate the effectiveness or power of something
frontier	n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line
punch	v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
turquoise	n: a greenish-blue mineral that is a hydrated copper and aluminum phosphate and is valued as a gemstone, often used in jewelry and decorative objects
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
retrospect	n: a review or analysis of past events, particularly to gain insight or understanding; a consideration of something that has already occurred or been accomplished
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
sanity	n: the state of being mentally sound, healthy, and rational
constantly	adv: all the time
introvert	n: a shy and reticent person
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
crayon	n: a stick of colored wax, charcoal, chalk, or other material used for drawing or coloring; (verb) to draw or color with crayons, which are sticks of colored wax, chalk, or charcoal used for drawing or coloring
apologize	v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
terribly	adv: very badly; to a great extent or very much
boring	adj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull
passion	n: intense, driving, or overpowering feeling or conviction
autobiographical	adj: relating to or based on the experiences, thoughts, or life story of oneself; about one’s own life history or personal narrative
manifestation	n: a visible or tangible form of something, especially a particular sign of a disease or condition
transcendentalism	n: a philosophical and literary movement of the mid-19th century that emphasized the spiritual and intuitive over the empirical and rational; valued individualism, nonconformity, and a connection with nature; prominent figures included Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
diplomat	n: a person appointed by a government to conduct diplomacy (= the management of relationships between countries) with one or more other countries or international organizations
superstitious	adj: believing in or influenced by superstitions, which are usually based on irrational or supernatural beliefs; showing excessive reverence for traditional or cultural beliefs that lack a rational basis
zoom	v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air
posh	adj: elegant, fashionable, or luxurious, often to an excessive or ostentatious degree; associated with the upper classes or a high level of social status
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
foreigner	n: a person who is not a citizen or national of the country they are in; someone from a different country, culture, or origin
nationality	n: the legal status or right of belonging to a particular country
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
cosmopolitan	adj: having a wide-ranging perspective and interests, embracing diverse cultures, and having the experience of living in or being familiar with many different countries
egalitarian	adj: relating to or characterized by the belief in the equal rights, opportunities, and treatment of all people, regardless of their race, gender, or social class
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
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
miniature	adj: being on a very small scale
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
mock	v: to make fun of someone, usually by imitating them in a witty but harsh way
ridicule	n: 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
bully	n: a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker; (verb) to intimidate, harass, or mistreat someone weaker or less powerful
endlessly	adv: in a way that continues for a long time or seems to have no end or limit
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
takeover	n: an act of taking control of something, especially the buying out of one company by another; an act of taking control of a country or an area by force
papal	adj: relating to the pope (= the head of the Roman Catholic Church) or the Roman Catholic Church
contest	n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals
skip	v: to move along lightly and quickly, making a step from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce; to intentionally fail to do something which would normally do
sailor	n: a person who works on a ship or other seafaring vessel, often responsible for operating the ship and performing various duties onboard
midnight	n: the middle point of the night, usually defined as 12:00 AM or the start of a new day
inquire	v: to ask for information about something or from someone; to investigate or look into a matter to gain clarification or understanding
cigarette	n: a small cylindrical roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in paper for smoking
smoker	n: a person who smokes tobacco regularly, or a device used for smoking
veil	n: a piece of fine cloth worn by women to cover or conceal the face; (verb) to cover, conceal, or obscure
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
continuity	n: the state or quality of being continuous, uninterrupted, or consistent; the maintenance of a connection, sequence, or pattern
coherence	n: the quality of being logical and consistent
adore	v: to have a deep love and admiration for someone or something; to regard with great affection and reverence
vibrant	adj: full of energy, life, and enthusiasm
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
earthquake	n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface
grocer	n: a person who owns a shop that sells foodstuffs and some household supplies
grumpy	adj: easily annoyed or irritable; inclined to complain or show dissatisfaction, often in an ill-tempered way
alcohol	n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
transvestite	n: (the term is considered outdated and has been largely replaced by terms like “crossdresser” or “gender non-conforming”) a person who wears clothing typically associated with the opposite sex, often for personal expression, identity exploration, or entertainment purposes
wig	n: a head covering made of synthetic or real hair worn for a variety of reasons, including as a fashion accessory, to conceal hair loss or baldness, or as part of a costume
mascara	n: a cosmetic product used to darken, thicken, and define eyelashes
cheek	n: either side of the face below the eye and between the nose and the jaw
tremble	v: to shake slightly in a way that you cannot control, for example, because you are frightened, angry, or excited, or because of illness
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
mundane	adj: very ordinary and therefore lacking interest or excitement
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
evaporate	v: to turn a liquid into a gas; to become less intense and disappear gradually
magnitude	n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something
cozy	adj: comfortable and warm; giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation
apartment	n: a self-contained living unit within a larger building or complex, typically consisting of one or more rooms or an open space used for living, cooking, and sleeping
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
linguistic	adj: relating to language or the study of language
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
refugee	n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war
exile	n: the state of being forced to leave one’s country or home, typically for political or punitive reasons
commute	v: to regularly travel a particular journey, especially between one’s home and place of work; (noun) a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work
recreate	v: to make something that existed previously happen or appear to exist again
poetic	adj: of or relating to poetry (= a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas); using language in an imaginative and expressive way
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
cerebral	adj: relating to the brain or intellect; intellectual or studious rather than emotional or physical
acquire	v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself
continuous	adj: occurring or existing without a pause or interruption
perpetual	adj: continuing for an extended period in the same way without stopping or being interrupted
frustration	n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
tongue	n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
intimidate	v: to make someone fearful or uneasy so that they will do something that you want them to do
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
stimming	n: a behavior often exhibited by individuals on the autism spectrum characterized by repetitive bodily movements or sounds, such as hand flapping or rocking, often used as a form of self-regulation or sensory stimulation
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
urgently	adv: in a way that requires immediate action or attention, especially before anything else, because of being very important
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
nomad	n: a member of a group of people who move from place to place rather than living in one place all the time; a wanderer; a person with no fixed abode
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
accompany	v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something
existence	n: the state or fact of someone or something existing
glue	n: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
remark	n: a comment or observation, or something said or written about a particular subject or situation; (verb) to give a spoken statement on a particular subject or situation
literary	adj: relating to or characteristic of literature (= written or spoken works of artistic expression) or other related works, particularly in terms of style and content
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
disappoint	v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
circulate	v: to move continuously or freely around a place or closed system
preferable	adj: more desirable or suitable than another option; more favored or favored over something else; better or more advantageous
informative	adj: providing useful or valuable information; giving knowledge or insight
poignant	adj: evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally moving; deeply affecting or touching
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
experimental	adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have
avant-garde	adj: relating to or characteristic of experimental or innovative ideas, especially in the arts, culture, or politics; pushing boundaries and challenging established norms and traditions
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
distinctive	adj: having a quality or characteristic that makes it stand out from others
peculiar	adj: odd and uncommon, sometimes in an unpleasant way
commuter	n: a person who regularly travels long distances between their home and place of work, typically by public transportation or car
repeatedly	adv: again and again; many times
homosexual	adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex
pigeonhole	n: a small compartment for a single item, especially a small hole or shelf for holding papers or files; (verb) to treat or classify according to a mental stereotype
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
fuzzy	adj: having a soft and indistinct outline or covered with fine, soft, and hairlike fibers
multicultural	adj: relating to or characterized by several cultures (= beliefs, languages, customs, traditions, etc.)
literature	n: written works, such as novels, plays, poems, or short stories that are considered to have artistic or intellectual value
lump	n: a small, irregularly shaped mass or piece, typically of a soft substance such as coal, flour, or dough
artistic	adj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
passport	n: an official document issued by a government used to verify the identity and nationality of a person for international travel
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
attribute	v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses;
fictional	adj: imaginary and not real; of or related to literary fiction
tendency	n: an inclination or predisposition towards a particular behavior, attitude, or course of action; a natural or prevailing tendency or characteristic
solely	adv: only; exclusively; entirely; without any others being involved or present
firsthand	adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
multilayer	n: something that consists of multiple layers or levels
micro	n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth
macro	n: (computing) a set of instructions that automate a frequently used series of keystrokes or mouse actions; (photography) a lens that allows you to take close-up photographs; (economics) a large-scale economic policy or system
prosecute	v: to bring legal action against someone in a court of law; to pursue or carry out something to completion or achievement
praise	n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
belittle	v: to speak or write about someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
entitle	v: to give someone the right to have or do something; to give a title to someone or something
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
latter	adj: situated nearer to the end of something than the beginning; recent
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
sweeping	adj: extensive, broad, or far-reaching in scope or impact; characterized by a vigorous or forceful movement, often involving wide motions or gestures
generalization	n: the act of making a broad statement or conclusion based on limited information or experience; a statement that applies to a large group or category of things or people, often without considering the unique qualities or circumstances of each individual
nuance	n: a subtle or slight degree of difference in appearance, meaning, sound, someone’s feeling, etc.
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
Ottoman	n: a historical empire founded at the end of the 13th century in northwestern Anatolia by the Turkoman tribal leader Osman I; (used as “ottoman”) a type of upholstered seat or bench without a back or arms, typically used as a stool or footstool, or in some cases as a coffee table
itinerant	adj: traveling from place to place; moving from place to place
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
impersonate	v: to pretend to be someone else, often with the intent to deceive or defraud; to imitate the mannerisms or speech of another person as a form of tribute or satire
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
sultan	n: a king or ruler of an Islamic country or state, particularly in the Middle East; a title of respect for a Muslim ruler or leader
Muslim	n: a follower of the religion of Islam
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
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
vice	n: wrongdoing or wicked behavior; (in the form of vice versa) with the order reversed; (as a prefix) someone with a job immediately below a particular person
empath	n: a person who can understand and share the feelings and experiences of others, often described as having a high degree of empathy
narrator	n: a person who tells a story, especially in a book or film
timid	adj: showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened, shy, or hesitant in the face of danger or potential risk
fetish	n: an intense or irrational devotion or interest in something, often sexual one; an object or item that is believed to have magical or spiritual powers or significance
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
mystic	adj: having spiritual powers or qualities that are beyond ordinary understanding; (noun) someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension
companion	n: a person or an animal with whom you spend a lot of time, or you travel
toss	v: to throw something carelessly with a light motion
dissolve	v: to be or cause to be absorbed by a liquid to form a part of the solution; to close down or dismiss
Sufi	n: a follower or practitioner of Islam’s mystical or ascetic branch, known as Sufism. Sufis emphasize the personal experience of God and spiritual growth through contemplation, prayer, and devotion
ignorance	n: lack of knowledge or information about a particular subject or fact
elitist	adj: believing or showing the belief that some people are naturally superior to others and, therefore, should have more power and privilege
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
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
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
drawing	n: the act of making a picture with a pencil, pen, or other instruments on paper, cardboard, or other material
compass	n: a navigational instrument for finding directions with a needle that can move easily and that always points to the north; the limit or range of capability
static	adj: not moving or not capable of moving, not changing or not capable of changing
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
palace	n: the residence of a high-ranking official such as a king, queen, etc.
residence	n: the fact or condition of living in a particular place; a home
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
concubine	n: a woman who, in some societies, lives and has a sexual relationship with a man but cannot officially be his wife
intrigue	v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
distrust	n: a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something
domain	n: a specific sphere of influence or control; a specific field of knowledge or expertise
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
elusive	adj: difficult to find, define, achieve, or remember
cherish	v: to hold someone or something dear; to feel or show affection for someone or something
handsome	adj: physically attractive and pleasing in appearance; attractive and generous
paradigm	n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
imaginative	adj: having or showing new and creative ideas
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
whirl	v: to spin or turn rapidly; to move or be moved quickly in a circular manner; (noun) a spinning or rotating movement, often rapid or chaotic in nature
dervish	n: a Muslim ascetic who belongs to a Sufi order, known for their ecstatic dancing and other forms of physical and spiritual discipline
humanity	n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc.
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
poem	n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery