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philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
dramatist | n: (also “dramaturge”) a writer of plays, dramas, or theatrical pieces | |
theologian | n: an expert or student who studies theology | |
grapple | v: to make a strenuous effort to solve a problem; to engage in a close fight or conflict without weapons | |
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 | |
surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
evil | adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people | |
scenario | n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work | |
jail | n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison | |
assist | v: to help someone in doing anything | |
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 | |
privilege | n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society | |
impermeable | adj: not allowing liquids or gases to pass through; impervious to penetration or infiltration | |
permeable | adj: capable of being penetrated, passed through, or absorbed; allowing liquids, gases, or other substances to pass through a surface or material, often with ease | |
seduce | v: to entice someone to engage in sexual behavior or to enter into a romantic relationship | |
circumstance | n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence | |
recover | v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength | |
reform | n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem | |
rehabilitate | v: to restore to good health or physical condition; to help someone return to a normal life, especially after a period of illness, addiction, or imprisonment | |
illusion | n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation | |
angel | n: a spiritual being believed to be a messenger of God often depicted as having wings and a halo | |
demon | n: an evil spirit, supernatural being or entity often depicted as malevolent or harmful | |
devil | n: a supernatural being typically represented in belief systems as an evil or mischievous spirit, often used metaphorically to describe a person or thing that is harmful, dangerous, or wicked | |
yin | n: in Chinese philosophy, the feminine or passive principle characterized as darkness and the moon and associated with softness, wetness, and cold | |
yang | n: in Chinese philosophy, the masculine or active principle characterized as light and the sun and associated with hardness, dryness, and heat | |
apparently | adv: based on what you have heard or read | |
scripture | n: the sacred writings of a particular religion or belief system, often regarded as authoritative and containing moral or spiritual teachings | |
disobedient | adj: refusing to follow the rules or orders, often deliberately or defiantly; showing a lack of respect for authority or established norms | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
disobedience | n: the act of refusing or failing to follow orders or rules | |
archangel | n: a powerful angel or heavenly being of high rank, often associated with protection, guidance, or divine messages | |
heaven | n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty | |
descend | v: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood | |
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 | |
universe | n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy | |
paradoxical | adj: seemingly contradictory or absurd because of having two opposite features or facts, though it is probably true | |
arc | n: the shape of a portion of a circle or other curved line | |
cosmic | adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless | |
transformation | n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
ordinary | adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree | |
perpetrator | n: a person who carries out a harmful or illegal act, particularly one that involves violence or deception | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
intentionally | adv: in a planned or intended way | |
physically | adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
mortal | adj: subject to death; unrelenting and deadly | |
commit | v: to do something illegal or wrong | |
humanity | n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc. | |
wither | v: to gradually shrink, shrivel, or become weaker, often due to lack of nourishment, age, or disease; to lose freshness, vitality, or vigor | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
revelation | n: a fact that has been disclosed to others, especially a surprising one; the act of revealing or telling the fact or truth to others; communication of knowledge to humans by a divine or supernatural agency | |
abuse | n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner | |
controversial | adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute | |
unbelievable | adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising | |
humiliation | n: the feeling of being made to feel ashamed or foolish | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
parallel | adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations | |
superintendent | n: a person who is responsible for the management or supervision of a particular organization, institution, or system, especially in an educational or public service context | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
bush | n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root | |
administer | v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
scandal | n: an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage | |
blame | v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad | |
rogue | n: a deceitful and unreliable person; a person who behaves badly | |
hypothesis | n: a proposed idea or explanation that is based on a few known facts but has not yet been proven to be true or accurate | |
barrel | n: a large round container made of wood, metal, or plastic, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides; one of several units of volume | |
witness | n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident | |
sergeant | n: a rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces, typically above corporal but below staff sergeant or sergeant first class | |
chip | n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat | |
investigate | v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
digital | adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet | |
organ | n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
reserve | v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance | |
tier | n: one of a series of rows or levels arranged one above the other, typically used to describe the arrangement of objects or levels of importance | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
intelligence | n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons | |
interrogate | v: to examine someone with questions over a lengthy period, especially in an aggressive manner | |
titanic | adj: of or having a great size, power, or influence; of or relating to Titanium (= a light, strong grey, lustrous, corrosion-resistant metallic element) | |
corporation | n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit | |
insurgent | adj: rising against established authority or government; characterized by rebellion, dissent, or insurgency | |
permission | n: consent or authorization given by someone in authority or by the owner of something, allowing someone to do something or allowing something to occur | |
glove | n: a piece of clothing worn on the hand and wrist for protection against cold, dirt, etc., with separate parts for each finger | |
euphemism | n: a mild or indirect word or expression used in place of one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing | |
interpret | v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc. | |
dungeon | n: a room or cell in which prisoners are held, especially underground | |
typewriter | n: a mechanical device used for writing, consisting of type keys that, when pressed, imprint ink onto paper or other writing material, mainly used before modern computers, printers, and word processors took over | |
nudity | n: the state or condition of being naked or unclothed; the absence of clothing, typically applied to the human body | |
graphic | adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful | |
depict | v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph | |
shutter | n: a hinged or sliding panel, typically made of wood or metal, that can be closed to cover or protect a window or opening; a device that controls the opening and closing of a camera lens, allowing light to enter for a specific duration | |
breath | n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs | |
horrific | adj: causing horror or disgust; gruesome and terrifying | |
illustration | n: 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 | |
ode | n: a lyrical poem that expresses feelings or praise for a person, place, or thing; a poem that is marked by a prominent theme or tone | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
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 | |
stink | v: to emit a strong, unpleasant odor; to have a strong offensive smell; to be corrupt or unethical | |
institute | n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something | |
secretary | n: a person whose job is to deal with correspondence, keep records, and do administrative work for a company or organization | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
reframe | v: to reinterpret, rephrase, or redefine an issue, situation, or question in a different way | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
wrong-headed | adj: characterized by stubborn or persistently mistaken beliefs or opinions; misguided or lacking in sound judgment or reasoning | |
disposition | n: a person’s inherent qualities of character or temperament; the act or means of getting rid of something | |
foundation | n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
cast | v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process | |
costume | n: a set of clothes worn by an actor in a play or film or by a person representing a particular character or occupation | |
external | adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
corrupt | adj: characterized by dishonest behavior or actions, often involving bribery, fraud, or the abuse of power for personal gain; morally or ethically flawed or polluted; (verb) to make someone or something morally depraved or causing it to become dishonest | |
economy | n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel | |
background | n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
dynamic | adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies) | |
interplay | n: the way in which two or more things interact or influence each other | |
maintain | v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
infinite | adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure | |
cruel | adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others | |
indifferent | adj: having no strong feelings or preferences one way or the other, neutral | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
destructive | adj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage | |
villain | n: a character in a story, movie, or play which often opposes the hero, typically characterized as immoral, evil, or cruel | |
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. | |
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 | |
cartoon | n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption | |
summarize | v: to give a brief statement of the most important facts or ideas about something | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
amalgam | n: an alloy of mercury with another metal, used especially to fill holes in teeth; a mixture or combination of diverse things | |
personality | n: a person’s distinct combination of character, behavioral, temperamental, emotional, and mental traits that define them as an individual and set them apart from others | |
trait | n: a particular feature of your nature | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
Jewish | adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism | |
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 | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
electrocution | n: death or serious injury caused by electric shock; the act of killing or injuring someone with electricity | |
haven | n: a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary; a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
barber | n: a person who cuts men’s hair and shaves beards as a profession; a shop or establishment where such services are offered | |
clerk | n: a person who works in an office and is responsible for keeping records, writing letters, etc.; a person who works in a store and is responsible for serving customers | |
collar | n: a band of material worn around the neck, typically forming part of a shirt or jacket; (verb) to grab or catch hold of someone or something | |
genial | adj: friendly, warm, and welcoming in character; pleasantly mild or cheerful | |
apparatus | n: the equipment, materials, or tools that are used to perform a specific task, often in a scientific, technical, or industrial setting | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. | |
volt | n: a unit of measurement for electrical potential difference or electromotive force, equal to the force required to move one ampere of electric charge through one ohm of resistance | |
scream | v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice | |
complain | v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
severe | adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous | |
pornography | n: materials such as films, photographs, or written descriptions that depict or describe sexual activity graphically or explicitly, often intended to be sexually arousing | |
psychiatry | n: the branch of medicine concerned with the study, treatment, and prevention of mental illness | |
sadistic | adj: deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others; cruel and brutal in a way that causes others to suffer | |
rebel | n: someone who resists or opposes authority or control, especially by fighting against it | |
quants | n: quantitative analysts or individuals who specialize in using quantitative methods, including mathematical and statistical modeling, in analyzing financial markets and making investment decisions | |
willingness | n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something | |
blind | adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something | |
dial | v: to adjust or set the controls of a machine or device by turning a controller called dial; (noun) a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called | |
obedient | adj: willing to do what someone in authority tells you to do | |
artificial | adj: not natural and made by human beings; not real but produced to resemble something | |
validity | n: the state or quality of being true, correct, justified, or legally recognized | |
committed | adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something | |
suicide | n: the act of killing yourself intentionally | |
murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
jungle | n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly | |
pastor | n: a spiritual leader or minister in a Christian church, especially one in charge of a local congregation | |
priest | n: a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies, especially in the Christian faith | |
revere | v: to feel deep and profound respect or admiration for someone or something; to hold in high esteem | |
persuade | v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion | |
mass | n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
graduate | n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree | |
volunteer | n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
assign | v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone | |
secondly | adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc. | |
realistic | adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve | |
arrest | v: to take into custody | |
alto | n: the second-highest vocal range in choral music, typically sung by the second-highest singers in a choir; a type of saxophone | |
basement | n: a room or a part of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level | |
degrade | v: to make something worse, especially in quality; to show or treat someone in a way that makes them seem no value and do not have the respect or reasonable opinion of others | |
outfit | n: a set of clothing worn together, typically for a particular occasion or activity; any cohesive unit such as a company, military, etc. | |
humanize | v: to make something or someone more humane or compassionate; to make something more relatable or understandable to humans | |
numb | adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
anonymity | n: the condition of being anonymous or unidentified; the state of not revealing one’s name, identity, or other personal information | |
toilet | n: a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture with a seat for defecation and urination, or a room or building containing one or more of this fixture | |
bare | adj: not covered or clothed; lacking embellishment or decoration; mere or basic; undisguised or open; empty or devoid of something | |
humiliate | v: to cause someone to feel ashamed, embarrassed, or degraded, especially in public or through revealing personal information | |
strip | v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc. | |
taunt | v: to tease or ridicule in a challenging manner | |
simulate | v: to make a pretense of someone’s behavior or looks; to reproduce something that exists in real life using computers, models, etc., usually for study or training purposes | |
Sodom | n: a city that, according to the Bible, was destroyed by God because of the wickedness of its inhabitants; also refer as sodomy, anal intercourse between men | |
reaction | n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
breakdown | n: a failure or collapse of a system or organization | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
doe | n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit | |
warrior | n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past | |
anonymous | adj: having no known name, identity, or known source | |
victim | n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event | |
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 | |
lord | n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office | |
mask | v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it | |
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 | |
anthropology | n: the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics in both the present and past, including past human species | |
torture | n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason | |
mutilate | v: to cause severe damage, disfigurement, or injury, usually to a person or an animal; to destroy, alter, or damage something severely or irreparably | |
zone | n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way | |
process | n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products | |
grease | n: a thick, oily substance used to lubricate machines, surfaces, or moving parts; fat or oil used in cooking | |
slippery | adj: difficult to hold firmly or stand on because it is wet or smooth; not to be trusted | |
slope | n: a surface with one end or side that is higher than the other | |
mindless | adj: lacking in awareness, thought, or attention; done without thinking or consideration; pointless or empty-headed | |
diffusion | n: a spreading motion in multiple directions | |
uncritical | adj: not willing to criticize somebody/something or to judge whether somebody/something is right or wrong | |
conformity | n: the act or process of complying with rules, norms, or expectations; the state of being similar or identical in form or behavior to others in a group or society | |
passive | adj: characterized by a lack of activity or initiative; not actively participating or engaging in something; marked by a tendency to accept things without resistance or opposition | |
tolerance | n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant | |
inaction | n: the lack of action or activity; the state of not doing anything; the failure to take action when action is needed | |
indifference | n: a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or sympathy towards someone or something | |
unfamiliar | adj: not known or recognized; not experienced or encountered before | |
habitual | adj: commonly used or repeated | |
morality | n: principles of right and evil or good and bad behavior | |
disengage | v: to withdraw or separate oneself from a situation or relationship | |
denounce | v: to speak out against; to strongly criticize something or someone | |
excuse | n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt | |
reveal | v: to make known or disclose something that was previously hidden, secret, or unknown; to unveil or show something that was concealed or not visible | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
humane | adj: having or showing compassion, kindness, and sympathy toward others, especially toward those who are suffering | |
landmark | n: a notable or important event, place, or achievement; a significant object or feature that serves as a reference point | |
caution | n: great care and attention that you take to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning against certain acts | |
tale | n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure | |
operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something | |
oversight | n: the act of supervising or watching over something; a mistake caused by not paying enough attention to something | |
prescription | n: a written or spoken instruction that directs a medical practitioner to prescribe a specific treatment or medication for a patient | |
guilty | adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
leadership | n: the ability, act, or status of leading a group of people or an organization | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
occurrence | n: an event, incident, or happening; something that happens or takes place | |
undiscovered | adj: not yet found or known | |
paradigm | n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
situ | adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance | |
systemic | adj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society | |
vector | n: a quantity that has both magnitude and direction, often used in mathematics, physics, and engineering to describe forces, velocities, or other physical phenomena; any agent (person or animal, or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
prejudice | n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge | |
inquisition | n: a judicial or official inquiry, especially one aimed at suppressing dissent or heresy | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
heroism | n: great courage or bravery, especially in the face of danger or adversity; the act of sacrificing oneself for a noble cause | |
antidote | n: a chemical substance or remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison or disease | |
promote | v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank | |
heroic | adj: courageous and daring; having or displaying qualities appropriate for legendary figures that is courage and daring | |
imaginary | adj: existing only in someone’s mind | |
educational | adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction | |
heroically | adv: in a way that shows great bravery, courage, or self-sacrifice | |
banal | adj: lacking originality, creativity, or freshness; uninteresting or dull due to being overused or overly familiar | |
deed | n: something that people do or cause to happen; a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it | |
counterpoint | n: a musical term referring to the combination of different but harmonically related melodies or parts; a contrasting or opposing element or idea that serves to balance or complement another | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
societal | adj: relating to society or social relationships | |
exception | n: something that is not included in a general rule or pattern; a person or thing that is excluded or stands apart from others | |
supernatural | adj: of or relating to existence outside the natural world; not able to be explained by natural laws | |
talent | n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something | |
mad | adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry | |
inflame | v: to cause very strong feelings such as anger or excitement in a person or a group of people | |
hostile | adj: unfriendly or aggressively opposed | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
encourage | v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do | |
matte | adj: having a surface without a shine, luster; non-glossy | |
workshop | n: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group | |
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 | |
deviant | adj: markedly different or departing from what is normal or expected | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
centric | adj: tending towards or focused on a particular center, point, or perspective, sometimes to the exclusion of others; emphasizing or prioritizing a specific thing or group; (noun) something that is at the center or core of a specific thing or system | |
egocentric | adj: centered on oneself or one’s interests to the exclusion of others; overly focused on one’s own needs, desires, or opinions and disregarding those of others | |
subway | n: an underground railway system, typically in a city | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
standing | adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation | |
clearance | n: the act of removing or getting rid of something; official permission or authorization to proceed or act; the process of checking that an area is clear of people or things, especially before a military or security operation | |
moral | adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc. | |
imperative | adj: very important or requiring attention or action | |
Arthurian | adj: relating to king Arthur and the tales and legends associated with him | |
cheat | v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws | |
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 | |
oppose | v: to be against or in conflict with something or someone; to resist or to try to prevent something from happening | |
advocate | n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something | |
dignity | n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station | |
justice | n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due |