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brandn: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
bravon: an exclamation of approval, especially for a performer; an expression of appreciation, admiration, or encouragement
counterculturen: a subculture whose values and norms of behavior differ substantially from those of mainstream society, often in opposition to it
hippien: a person who follows a counterculture movement that originated in the United States during the 1960s, characterized by the advocacy of nonviolence, communal living, and a rejection of traditional American values
contemporaryadj: belonging to the same or present time
slightlyadv: in a small degree or extent; a little
heuristicadj: relating to a trial-and-error method of problem-solving, often involving learning from one’s mistakes and using feedback to improve one’s approach; also used to describe a problem-solving method or approach that is practical, efficient, or intuitive
originalityn: the quality of being new or unique; the ability to create or invent something new or distinctive
oppositionn: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
romanticadj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
devicen: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
spindlen: a rotating shaft that serves as axes for larger rotating parts; (biology) tiny fibers that are seen in cell division
mutilatev: to cause severe damage, disfigurement, or injury, usually to a person or an animal; to destroy, alter, or damage something severely or irreparably
catalogn: a complete list of items, often including technical details and prices
essencen: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is
engineern: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
definev: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
politiciann: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
disappearv: to cease to exist or be visible
nuisancen: something or someone that causes annoyance, inconvenience, or discomfort; an unpleasant or irritating thing or person
efficientadj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
rooftopn: the upper surface or cover of a building’s roof, often used for recreational or other purposes
assumev: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
infiniteadj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure
graspv: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly
spheren: a round object or geometric shape that is three-dimensional and symmetrical around a central point; a particular aspect or scope of life or activity
finiteadj: having a limit or restriction of size, time, etc.
spaceshipn: (especially in science fiction) a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space
metaphorn: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
gramn: a metric unit of weight equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram
downtownadv: in or towards the central area of a town or city
paralleladj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations
fann: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
curven: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape
photographn: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
senatorn: a member of a legislative body, especially a member of the U.S. Senate
transformv: to change in outward structure or looks;
hackv: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks
ingeniousadj: showing inventiveness and ability or skill
marchv: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
bannern: a long strip of cloth or paper bearing a symbol, logo, slogan, or another message, especially carried in a demonstration or procession or hung in a public place; a form of the online advertisement appearing on a web page
apieceadv: to, from, or by each one of a group
tweakv: to pinch or squeeze something sharply; to adjust something finely
adjustv: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better.
regardv: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
environmentn: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
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
declarev: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
environmentalistn: a person who is concerned with and advocates for the protection of the natural environment
heresyn: an opinion or belief that goes against the traditional or generally accepted view, especially in religion
nationn: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
geographyn: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
mammothadj: exceedingly large or extensive; (noun) any of numerous extinct elephants widely distributed in the Pleistocene
arcticadj: of or relating to the region around the North Pole or the Arctic Ocean; very cold
normn: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
grasslandn: a large area of land covered mainly by grass, with few or no trees, and typically used for grazing livestock
climaten: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
stabilizev: to become or cause to become steady or unlikely to give way
backgroundn: 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
dialv: 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
extinctionn: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth
abundancen: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something
obviousadj: easy to see, discover or understand
memen: a cultural idea, value, or pattern of behavior that is passed from one generation to another by imitation rather than genetic means; (as an Internet meme) an image, a video, a piece of text, etc. that is remixed, copied, and circulated in a shared cultural experience online
extinctadj: no longer in existence
revivev: to bring back to life, consciousness, or strength; to restore
restorev: to repair or return something or someone to a previous good state or position
confusev: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
oversimplifyv: to describe or explain something in a way that is too simple and no longer holds true
narrativen: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
massn: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
indicatev: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly
trianglen: a three-sided polygon with three angles; something that has three sides or parts
strikev: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
dinosaurn: a large extinct reptile, often with an armored back, long neck, tail, and bony plates on the skin
identifyv: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
biologyn: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
broadadj: very wide; general
mentionv: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
horrifyv: to shock or disgust greatly
fisheryn: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish
overfishingn: the removal of too many fish from a body of water, causing a decline in population levels and harm to the ecosystem
headlinen: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
panicn: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
baitn: a type of food or lure used to attract fish, animals, or people; something used to provoke or irritate someone into responding or reacting in a certain way
prospectn: the possibility or likelihood of something happening or being successful; a person or thing that is likely to succeed or become popular; a potential customer or client; (verb) to explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
threatenv: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
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
conservationn: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
surveyn: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
wildlifen: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions
millenniumn: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
exaggerationn: an overstatement of facts or description; the act of making something seem larger, more important, or more significant than it is
exaggeratev: to describe or represent something as better or worse than it is
moraladj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
responsibleadj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
bangv: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
hazardn: something dangerous and likely to cause damage
precautionn: a measure taken in advance to prevent harm, danger, or injury; foresightfulness
principlen: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
flourishv: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
extentn: the point or degree or area to which something extends
agriculturen: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
improvisationn: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
condensev: to reduce the volume or size of something, often by removing water or other liquid; to make something shorter, more concise, or more concentrated
verticaladj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line
basementn: a room or a part of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level
sparingadj: characterized by using or giving very little of something; frugal or economical in the use of resources or materials
destructionn: the act of causing so much damage to something
landscapen: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
rewildv: to restore an area of land to its natural state, especially by reintroducing locally extinct species
peakn: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
farmlandn: land used for farming or agricultural purposes
henceforthadv: starting from this time; from now on
likewiseadv: in the same way
abandonv: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
immediatelyadv: now or without delay
reforestationn: the process of replanting or regenerating forests, typically after they have been cut down or destroyed by natural disasters
corridorn: a hallway or passageway, especially one connecting rooms or areas within a building or structure
lynxn: a wild cat with tufted ears, native to Eurasia and North America
jackn: a mechanical device used for lifting or supporting heavy objects
predatorn: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
counterintuitiveadj: contrary to what common sense would suggest
diversityn: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
underlyingadj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly
ecosystemn: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
clawn: a curved, pointed appendage found on the foot or leg of an animal, used for gripping or grasping; a human hand with long, narrow fingers that are curved like a claw; a machine or tool with a claw-like opening used for gripping or lifting objects
dramaticadj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
involvev: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
terrifyingadj: very frightening or intimidating
woollyadj: covered with thick, soft, and often curly hair or fibers; lacking clarity or precision
relativeadj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
geneticallyadv: in a way that relates to or is produced by genes (= the units in the cells of a living thing received by an animal or plant from its parents) or heredity
divergev: to move or extend in different directions from a common point; to branch off or deviate from a path or course
evolutionaryadj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
hybridadj: composed of different elements or mixed characters
churchn: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
traitn: a particular feature of your nature
preservev: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
studiedadj: deliberately considered or scrutinized; carefully thought out or planned
genomen: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things
ancientadj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
analyzev: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
labn: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
geneticadj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
editv: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
allelen: any of the alternative forms of a gene that can occupy a given chromosomal location
replacev: to take the place of something
germn: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
processn: 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
surrogateadj: acting as a substitute or replacement for someone or something else; having a similar function or purpose
proxyn: a person or entity that is authorized to act on behalf of another person or entity
hairyadj: covered with hair or having a furry texture; difficult, dangerous, or complicated
curlv: to form or make something form into a curved or spiral shape; (noun) a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles
trunkn: the main stem or body of a tree which its branches grow
rollv: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
gestationn: the state of being pregnant; the period during which an embryo or fetus develops, usually about 280 days in humans
clonen: a plant or animal whose genetic information is identical to that of a parent organism from which it was created; an unauthorized copy or imitation
trickyadj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with
uterusn: a hollow muscular organ in the body of a woman or other female mammal in which a baby or young animal develops before birth
lambn: a young sheep; the flesh of a young domestic sheep eaten as food
halfwayadj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points
thundern: the loud, deep sound made by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning; a deep, prolonged loud noise
potentiallyadv: in a possible state or condition; possibly
geneticsn: the branch of biology that studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms
amazingadj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
purityn: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
tundran: a vast, treeless, and typically frozen plain in the Arctic regions, where the subsoil is permanently frozen
mossn: a small, soft plant that grows in a low, compact layer, often on the ground or on rocks
borealadj: relating to the Northern Hemisphere or relating to the northern forests called taiga
folkn: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
grazev: to feed on grass or other vegetation, especially by nibbling at it repeatedly; to break the skin of a body part by scraping
muskyadj: having a strong, earthy smell that is often reminiscent of musk or moss
oxn: a large domesticated mammal, commonly used for draft purposes, with two broad horns and a heavyset body
bisonn: a large wild animal of the cow family that has shaggy manes, large heads, and short horns, and there are American bison, also called buffalo, and European bison
densityn: the quality of compactness of a substance
carbonn: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
thawv: to become less rigid or hostile; to melt, soften, or become more friendly
releasev: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
oxiden: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element
methanen: a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH4 with no smell or color, often used as a fuel
absorbv: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
sunlightn: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun
wrapv: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
polen: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something
landmassn: a large area of land, especially one that is distinct from surrounding areas by its topography, geology, or biota
magnificentadj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed
biomen: a major ecological community characterized by particular plant and animal species adapted to a specific climate and geographic region, such as desert, tundra, or rainforest
militaryadj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
borev: to make someone feel weary or uninterested, often by talking at length about uninteresting or mundane topics; to cause someone to feel bored or unengaged; (noun) a hole or tunnel drilled or dug into the ground, either for exploration or extraction of natural resources
tiresomeadj: causing weariness, boredom, or annoyance; dull, monotonous, or tedious
dungn: solid waste from animals, especially from large animals such as cattle and horses; (verb) to fertilize or dress with animals’ excrement
umbrellan: a device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a central pole used as protection against rain or sometimes against the sun
excitingadj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
excitementn: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
creaturen: a living being, especially an animal
destructiveadj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage
invasiveadj: spreading very quickly, and often aggressively, and difficult to stop
rainforestn: a forest rich in biodiversity that is generally found in tropical settings with heavy annual rainfall
planetn: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
traditionn: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
deforestv: to clear an area of forest or trees
awfuladj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant
cursen: a rude or offensive word or an expression that is not polite and shows that you are very angry
modernadj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
contributorn: a person or thing that adds to the achievement, production, or growth of something (such as a project, organization, or publication); a donor or benefactor
graphn: a picture consisting of a line, lines, points, etc., that shows how two or more sets of certain quantities are related to each other
globn: a small, round mass or lump; a drop or blob of liquid or viscous substance
violationn: an action that breaches a law, rule, or agreement; an infringement of rights or duties
gorev: to pierce with a sharp object, causing injury or death; (noun) coagulated blood from a wound
civilizationn: a complex and highly organized society that has developed over time and has a dominant culture, including features such as language, religion, government, technology, and social customs
ceasev: to stop an action or event
greenhousen: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in
fragmentaryadj: consisting of small or disjointed fragments; incomplete or lacking coherence or continuity; characterized by fragmentation or disunity
sunshinen: the direct light and heat that comes from the sun
industrializev: to organize the production of something into an industry
satelliten: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc.
biomassn: the total quantity of living matter in a given unit of environment, including plants, animals, and microorganisms
ecologistn: a person who studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment; the state of being outside or directed toward or relating to the outside or exterior
primaryadj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
coaln: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
cropn: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
decayn: the process or state of rotting or decomposition by natural causes such as the action of bacteria and fungi; (verb) to rot or decompose through natural causes
soiln: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
complexityn: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
medicinaladj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
improvev: to make or become better
magnificencen: the quality or state of being extremely good, beautiful, or deserving to be admired
pondn: a small, shallow lake
scumn: a layer of unwanted or unclean material that forms on the surface of a liquid or a solid, often containing dirt, oil, or other debris, also used figuratively to describe undesirable people or groups
helln: 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
biotan: all living organisms, including plants, animals, and microorganisms, in a particular region or ecosystem
microben: a tiny living thing that can only be seen with a microscope and that may cause disease
atmospheren: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
insistv: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
fundamentaladj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
vaporn: a mass of tiny liquid drops in the air
inadvertentadj: unintentional or accidental; happening without premeditation or planning
geoengineeringn: the study of finding ways to change the Earth’s climate system, primarily to reduce global warming; deliberate and large-scale intervention in the Earth’s climate system
swellingn: an abnormal local enlargement of a part of your body, mainly because of illness or injury
coraln: a rock-like substance created in the sea by groupings of specific types of small animals, commonly used in jewelry
reefn: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface
bleachv: to remove color or stains, whiten, or sterilize using a solution of chemicals or other substances, such as bleach
overheatv: to become too hot, or to cause something to become too hot
sessionn: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
experimentn: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
aspectn: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
discussv: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
evolutionn: a gradual process of transformation of living things
radicaladj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
remakev: to create a new version of a work of art, such as a film, song, or play, using the same or similar material as the original; to adapt or update something for a new audience or purpose; (noun) a new version or adaptation of a previously existing movie, song, TV show, or other creative work
bioengineeringn: the application of engineering principles to the design and production of biological systems and products
superpowern: a country or nation that has significant global influence or formidable military, economic, or technological strength; a supernatural ability or force capable of extraordinary feats or feats beyond normal human capabilities
inequalityn: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
chaptern: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
nervousadj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
provokev: to stimulate or give rise to a particular reaction or have a particular effect
excitev: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
optimistn: a person who tends to expect the best in all things and to be hopeful and confident about the future
leanadj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
awesomeadj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
saucen: a liquid or semi-solid food served on or used in preparing other foods
recipen: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking
schizophrenian: a severe mental disorder in which a person has a distorted view of reality and may experience hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking and behavior
quotationn: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
astonishingadj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
phrasen: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
upgradev: to improve the value or usefulness of something such as a machine, computer system, etc., or to replace it with something newer or of a higher standard
philosophyn: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
forgivenessn: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
originn: the first existence or beginning of something
entirelyadv: completely
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
manifeston: a public declaration or statement of policy and aims, usually issued by a political party or government; a written statement or proclamation of one’s beliefs or intentions
psychologyn: the scientific study of mind and behavior
reactionn: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
religionn: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
humilityn: the quality or condition of being humble; a low estimate of one’s self
dabblev: to engage in an activity in a casual or superficial way; to dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid
hubrisn: excessive pride, arrogance, or overconfidence, often leading to someone’s downfall or ruin
cautionn: great care and attention that you take to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning against certain acts
talen: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
guidelinen: a general rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior; a piece of advice or instructions that tell you how something should be done or what something should be
skepticismn: an attitude of doubting or questioning that claims or statements are true or valuable or that something will happen; the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
maintainv: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
suspicionn: the act of doubting something, especially something wrong
queryn: a question or inquiry, often used in the context of research, information-gathering, or data analysis; a request for information
fakeadj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
necessarilyadv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
dominatev: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
unintentionaladj: not done or made on purpose; accidental
intentionallyadv: in a planned or intended way
nudgev: to push someone or something gently, especially with your elbow, to attract the person’s attention; (noun) a small push or prod to encourage a desired action or behavior
mentorn: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
allegiancen: loyalty or faithfulness to a person, country, cause, or belief; a pledge or oath of loyalty
epistemologyn: a branch of philosophy that deals with knowledge and belief, including the nature and limits of knowledge, the sources and criteria of knowledge, and the justification of belief
anthropologyn: 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
haulv: to physically drag or pull someone or something with effort
incrementn: a regular increase in the amount of something, such as money; a process of becoming larger, longer, or more important
expandv: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
argumentn: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
dialoguen: a conversation in a book, play, or film
licensen: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service
terminologyn: the special words or phrases that are used within a particular field or subject; the language or jargon of a particular group or profession
problematicadj: full of difficulties; difficult to deal with or solve
sequencen: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
fantasticadj: extremely good; excellent
oozev: to flow or seep out slowly, often in a thick, viscous manner; to exude or emit slowly and steadily
muddlev: to mix up or confuse something; to make a mess of something; to create disorder or chaos
optimisticadj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
angeln: a spiritual being believed to be a messenger of God often depicted as having wings and a halo
awen: a feeling of respect and wonder inspired by someone or something greatly admired
insightfuladj: having or showing a deep understanding and perception of a situation or subject
inspiringadj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something