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adaptable | adj: able or willing to modify or be modified to deal with new situations | |
memoir | n: a historical account or biography written from the writer’s knowledge of famous people, places, or events | |
adapt | v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment | |
column | n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
podcast | n: a radio program made available in digital format that you can download from the Internet and play on a computer or music player | |
thrill | n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion | |
fan | n: 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 | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
pandemic | n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area | |
doubt | n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
adjacent | adj: next to, close to, or adjoining something | |
unpaid | adj: not yet paid; without payment | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
combination | n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities | |
schedule | n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done | |
sake | n: purpose; reason for wanting something done | |
ambition | n: a strong wish to do or achieve something | |
intention | n: something you want to do and are going to do | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
professional | adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
horizon | n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
healing | n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again | |
argument | n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute | |
attach | v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another | |
denial | n: a statement that something is not true or does not exist | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
cancel | v: to decide that a previously scheduled activity will not take place | |
powerless | adj: lacking power, strength, or authority; unable to act or affect change | |
surrender | v: to cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority | |
radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
delusion | n: a false belief or impression that is firmly held despite evidence to the contrary | |
navigate | v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map | |
arc | n: the shape of a portion of a circle or other curved line | |
thereafter | adv: after that; subsequently | |
divorce | n: the legal dissolution of a marriage | |
extent | n: the point or degree or area to which something extends | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
optimistic | adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
frank | adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression | |
terrifying | adj: very frightening or intimidating | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
abusive | adj: involving or characterized by harmful or offensive treatment, language, or behavior; using physical, emotional, or verbal force to control or harm someone else | |
physically | adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
terrify | v: to frighten someone very much | |
wit | n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way | |
horrify | v: to shock or disgust greatly | |
rap | n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed | |
perception | n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses | |
definitely | adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly | |
sorrow | n: a feeling of deep sadness, grief, or regret, especially for something lost or ending | |
abuse | n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner | |
poverty | n: the condition of being extremely poor | |
chaos | n: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control | |
disarray | n: the state of disorganization or untidiness in a situation or place; a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
warrior | n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past | |
confidence | n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something | |
resonate | v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
courage | n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous | |
resilient | adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions | |
certificate | n: an official document stating that the information contained within is true | |
astrology | n: the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world | |
pat | v: to touch or tap something lightly and usually in a friendly or encouraging manner; to apply or rub lightly and repetitively | |
hippie | n: 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 | |
chart | n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea | |
astound | v: to surprise or shock someone with wonder very much | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
vet | n: (also a veterinarian) a person who has a medical degree trained to examine and take care of the health of animals; (verb) to carefully examine, investigate, or evaluate someone or something, often for the purpose of determining suitability or eligibility | |
heal | v: to make a wound or injury to become well again | |
extend | v: to broaden in scope, range, or area | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental | |
reckon | v: to think or believe something | |
brave | adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity | |
grace | n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal | |
courageous | adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
persist | v: to continue to do and refuse to stop something despite difficulties or opposition, even if it appears unreasonable | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
underneath | adv: under or below something else | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
orphan | n: a child whose parents are dead or have abandoned them | |
hike | n: a long walk or journey, especially for pleasure or exercise; an increase in cost | |
rite | n: a formal or ceremonial act or set of acts performed in a traditional or prescribed way; a religious or spiritual ceremony or practice | |
ritual | n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies | |
continent | n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex | |
uncomfortable | adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain | |
circumstance | n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence | |
adolescent | n: a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult | |
county | n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division | |
stepfather | n: a man who is married to one’s mother but is not one’s biological father | |
electrify | v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something | |
indoor | adj: located, happened, or used inside a building | |
plumbing | n: the system of pipes, fittings, and fixtures that are used to distribute water and remove waste in a building or structure; the trade or profession of installing and maintaining such systems | |
cheerleader | n: a person who leads cheers and chants at organized sports events, typically wearing a uniform and performing choreographed routines | |
homecoming | n: a return to one’s home or hometown, often following an extended period of absence, such as after graduation, military service, or travel; a celebratory event or tradition welcoming someone back home | |
achieve | v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do | |
carpenter | n: a woodworker whose job is to make or repair wooden objects | |
contractor | n: a person or company that enters into a contract to provide materials or labor to perform a specific task or service | |
slide | v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption | |
injury | n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack | |
administer | v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something | |
assistant | n: someone who helps or supports someone else to do a job | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
acre | n: a unit of land area in the US Customary System and the British Imperial System, equal to 4,840 square yards (= 4,047 square meters) | |
tar | n: a thick, sticky substance that is dark in color and is commonly used for road surfacing or as a material for roofing; a common byproduct of burning coal or wood | |
shack | n: a small, often rundown dwelling or house, typically one that is poorly constructed or maintained | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
outhouse | n: a small structure located outside of a main building that contains a toilet or latrine | |
pond | n: a small, shallow lake | |
bucket | n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids | |
rebellion | n: an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
cite | v: to refer to something such as a passage, book, etc. as evidence for a theory or as a reason why something has happened | |
novel | n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before | |
exposed | adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism | |
inhabit | v: to live in a specific location; to reside | |
infuse | v: to fill something with a particular quality, feeling, or influence; to imbue | |
limb | n: an arm and leg of a person or animal | |
rage | n: a strong feeling of anger or violence | |
utterly | adv: completely or absolutely | |
grief | n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies | |
distance | n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
janitor | n: a person whose job is to clean and maintain a large building, such as a school or a block of flats | |
wax | n: a substance that is solid at room temperature but becomes softer and more pliable when heated, often used in the production of candles, polishes, and cosmetics; (verb) to become large | |
waitress | n: a woman who serves food and drinks in a restaurant or cafe | |
dairy | n: a room, building, or establishment where milk and milk products are produced and processed; milk and milk products, such as butter and cheese | |
cone | n: a geometric shape that tapers to a point at one end and has a circular base at the other end | |
brand | n: 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 | |
jean | n: a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans and other clothing | |
afford | v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something | |
babysitter | n: a person hired to look after a child or children while the parents are away or occupied; someone who provides temporary care and supervision for children in the absence of their parents or guardians | |
fudge | n: a sweet candy made of sugar, butter, and milk or cream; an act of adjusting, manipulating, or distorting something to make it more favorable or acceptable; (verb) to manipulate or alter something deceptively or dishonestly, especially data or information | |
gum | n: a soft, sticky substance that is chewed to freshen the breath or to clean the teeth; the flesh that surrounds the teeth in the mouth | |
peer | n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability | |
envy | v: to experience a feeling of jealousy or resentment towards someone because of their possessions, qualities, or achievements; to desire to have something that someone else has; (noun) a feeling of resentment or jealousy towards someone else’s perceived advantage or success | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
wage | n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services | |
self-sufficient | adj: able to provide for one’s own needs without assistance from others | |
treasure | n: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected | |
attend | v: to be present at an event, to go to a place | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
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 | |
aptitude | n: a natural ability or talent for something; suitability or fitness for a particular task or kind of work | |
overwhelm | v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody | |
unique | adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else | |
sophomore | n: a student in their second year of college or high school; used more broadly to refer to someone who is experienced in a particular activity or field | |
transfer | v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another | |
journalism | n: the profession or activity of writing or reporting news for publication or broadcast | |
freshman | n: a first-year student, typically in college or high school | |
quitter | n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started | |
poet | n: a person who writes poetry | |
explode | v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open | |
funnel | n: a tube or pipe that is wide at the top, sloping sides, narrow at the bottom, used for pouring liquids or powders into a small opening; a smokestack on a ship or steam engine | |
desire | n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something | |
faith | n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc. | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
relentless | adj: persistent and determined; continuing despite difficulties or setbacks | |
ruthlessly | adv: without compassion or pity; mercilessly | |
committed | adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something | |
thread | n: a fine cord of natural or synthetic fibers or filaments, such as cotton or nylon, used in sewing, knitting, or weaving; a series of connected messages or comments on a social media platform or online forum, often related to a particular topic; a sequence or line of events, ideas, or actions that are connected or related; (verb) to pass a thread through a needle or other small opening, in preparation for sewing or stitching | |
cocky | adj: overly confident or arrogant; having an excessive belief in one’s abilities or importance | |
brag | v: to say something in a boastful manner, to impress others, or make oneself feel superior | |
dither | v: to be indecisive or unsure about something; to tremble or shake with nervousness or excitement | |
mantra | n: a word or phrase, often repeated, that is used as a focus for the mind during meditation | |
cancer | n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells | |
genesis | n: the origin or beginning of something; the first book of the biblical scriptures of both Judaism and Christianity, describing the creation of the Earth and humankind | |
reckless | adj: marked by a lack of care about danger and the likely results of your actions | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
ruin | v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction, | |
honor | n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone | |
destructive | adj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
destruction | n: the act of causing so much damage to something | |
division | n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector | |
polar | adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites | |
myth | n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people | |
interpret | v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc. | |
abandon | v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity | |
ambitious | adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth | |
junk | n: discarded or unused material or objects, often considered worthless or of little value; also used to describe cheap or poorly made items or food that is high in calories but lacking in nutrition | |
pile | n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money | |
nurture | v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing | |
primal | adj: of or relating to the earliest stage of development; fundamental; primitive | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
revise | v: to examine and make corrections or alterations to the idea, piece of writing, etc. to improve it | |
beneath | adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something | |
subterranean | adj: under the ground | |
ugly | adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at | |
heroin | n: a highly addictive and illegal drug derived from morphine, typically administered by injection and often associated with serious health problems, including overdose and addiction | |
homestead | n: a house or farm and the surrounding land, typically used as a home and workplace by a family or individual | |
ash | n: the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance, typically containing minerals and other impurities; the solid remains of a dead person after cremation | |
grateful | adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful | |
demonstrate | v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience | |
gigantic | adj: extremely large | |
absolute | adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible | |
symmetry | n: balance or proportion in design or structure, with elements arranged evenly on either side of an axis | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
pregnant | adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus | |
savage | adj: extremely wild, ferocious, or uncivilized | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
synthesize | v: to combine a substance to make a more complex product or compound | |
entirely | adv: completely | |
regret | v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do | |
rev | n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute | |
revision | n: the act or process of reviewing, correcting, and improving something, such as written work, plans, or ideas; a revised version of something | |
hyphen | n: a punctuation mark (-) used to connect two words or parts of a word, to indicate a compound word, or to separate syllables for clarity | |
feminist | adj: describing a belief in and advocacy for achieving gender equality in social, political, and economic spheres; advocating for the rights and empowerment of women; (noun) a person who believes in and advocates for gender equality between men and women | |
crest | n: a peak or ridge, especially on a mountain or wave; a decorative tuft or topknot | |
trail | n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind | |
grade | n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc. | |
detour | n: a route that deviates from the main or direct one, usually taken to avoid something such as traffic or construction; a diversion from the usual or expected course of action | |
stray | v: to move about aimlessly or without any destination; to move away from the right course or place where you should be | |
embark | v: to go on board a ship or plane; to set out on an enterprise or subject of study; to start something | |
solo | adv: without anybody else or anything else; alone | |
difficulty | n: a condition or state that causes problems | |
monotony | n: a situation in which something unchanging and boring | |
humility | n: the quality or condition of being humble; a low estimate of one’s self | |
optimism | n: a feeling or the belief that good things will happen, or the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation | |
spirit | n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | |
humble | adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance | |
unimaginable | adj: beyond what can be imagined or conceived; impossible to comprehend or envision | |
solitude | n: the state of being alone and isolated from others | |
comprehensible | adj: able to be understood or grasped by the mind; clear and understandable | |
midway | adv: in the middle of a process or journey; halfway between two points or stages | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
comic | adj: funny and making you laugh | |
unprepared | adj: not properly or adequately prepared; lacking preparation; not ready | |
tweet | n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
therapeutic | adj: relating to or involved in the treatment of illness or injury | |
monster | n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful | |
backpack | n: a bag or pack that is worn on the back, often used for carrying books, equipment, or supplies | |
weigh | v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion | |
pound | n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
afterward | adv: after the time mentioned | |
disbeliever | n: a person who does not believe in something, such as a religion or idea | |
retrospective | adj: looking back on or dealing with past events or situations, particularly those that are considered important or influential; an exhibition or showing of a particular artist’s work, covering an extended period of time | |
acknowledge | v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.; | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
exhaust | n: the system in a vehicle that removes waste gases from the engine; (verb) to make someone completely tired | |
comfort | n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint | |
zone | n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way | |
idyllic | adj: pertaining to an idealized or picturesque version of rural life; blissfully serene, pleasingly perfect, or charmingly simple | |
bliss | n: extreme happiness or joy | |
grit | n: very small pieces of stone or sand; mental toughness and determination or perseverance in the face of challenges or obstacles | |
novice | n: a person who is new to a particular activity or experience; a beginner or learner | |
labor | n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal | |
gear | n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose | |
sever | v: to break or separate something by cutting, especially suddenly and forcibly | |
quotation | n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker | |
struggle | v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
doe | n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit | |
laundry | n: the act of washing clothes and linens; a room or area where clothes are washed and ironed | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
torch | n: a portable device that produces a flame, typically one that is used to light a fire or a candle | |
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 | |
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 | |
advocate | n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something | |
organic | adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals | |
hand-to-mouth | adj: living or existing at a basic or subsistence level without any savings or reserves | |
fellowship | n: an association of people who share common interests or goals, typically involving research, study, or a specific profession | |
scholarship | n: a grant or payment made to support a student’s education usually awarded based on academic or other achievements | |
tuition | n: the act of teaching something, especially when given to a small group or one person; fees charged by education institutions for instruction or other services | |
remission | n: a period of time when a disease or condition is no longer present or active; a lessening or reduction of symptoms or intensity; forgiveness or pardon for sins or debts | |
debt | n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something | |
initially | adv: at the beginning; at first | |
essay | n: a short piece of writing on a particular topic, usually written by a student as a port of a course of study | |
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 | |
excess | n: an amount or quantity beyond what is acceptable, expected, or reasonable | |
universal | adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone | |
maintain | v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true | |
heartbreak | n: a feeling of great sadness or disappointment | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
inexplicable | adj: unable to be explained, understood, or accounted for; mysterious or puzzling | |
explanation | n: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear | |
sob | v: to cry or weep with short, sudden sounds | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection | |
crew | n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane | |
crystal | n: a solid material with many even sides that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid and has a highly regular atomic structure; clear and colorless glass made of almost pure silica | |
crucible | n: a vessel made of ceramic, metal, or other materials used for melting or fusing substances at high temperatures; a difficult or trying experience that tests one’s character or resilience | |
liberate | v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression | |
therapy | n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc. | |
rumpus | n: a loud or rowdy disturbance or commotion, typically involving a group of people; a noisy or uproarious celebration or party | |
mentor | n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school | |
attic | n: a space or area, typically bounded by a roof and walls in a house that is located immediately below the roof; often used for storage or as an additional living space | |
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 | |
workshop | n: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group | |
documentary | n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents | |
filmmaker | n: a person who makes films, typically as a profession | |
epic | n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive | |
classic | adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type | |
starve | v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance | |
refer | v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support | |
intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
mushy | adj: soft and pulpy in texture or consistency, often describing food; emotionally sentimental or overly romantic in a way that can be seen as insincere or sickly sweet | |
inspiring | adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something | |
convenience | n: the state of being suitable or opportune | |
turnstile | n: a mechanical gate or barrier that allows one person to pass at a time, often used to control access to restricted areas or events | |
inspiration | n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
instructive | adj: serving to provide knowledge or information; tending to instruct or educate | |
beloved | adj: loved very much | |
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 | |
intent | n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something | |
sect | n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream | |
accidental | adj: happening or existing by chance or unintentionally | |
crossroad | n: a place where two or more roads or paths cross or intersect; a point of decision or choice, often involving significant consequences | |
archives | n: a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
fulfill | v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize | |
problematic | adj: full of difficulties; difficult to deal with or solve | |
nil | n: nothing; zero; lack of existence or value | |
orderly | adj: clean or organized in a neat, careful and logical way | |
consistency | n: the quality of acting or being done in the same way over time; the quality of not containing any logical contradictions | |
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 | |
volcano | n: a mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the earth’s crust. | |
doubtful | adj: uncertain or unlikely to happen | |
scared | adj: afraid or frightened | |
swear | v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language | |
broadcast | v: to send out a program or some information on radio or television | |
specification | n: a detailed description of the characteristics, features, or requirements of something, typically a product or system; a written statement that outlines the standards, procedures, or requirements for a project or job | |
sponsor | v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising | |
episode | n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
editorial | adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media | |
chief | adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge |