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invisible | adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see | |
standing | adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation | |
out-of-body | n: an experience in which a person’s consciousness seems to detach from their physical body and float above it | |
headlight | n: a bright forward-facing light on a vehicle, typically used at night to illuminate the road ahead | |
forgiveness | n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion | |
viol | n: a stringed instrument, typically with six strings and frets, played with a bow, also called a viola da gamba | |
commandment | n: a divine rule, especially one of the Ten Commandments; an order or law given by authority | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
lightning | n: a flash, or several flashes, of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere, or something resembling such a flash | |
bolt | n: a metal bar that slides across to lock a door or window closed; a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder; (verb) to move or jump suddenly | |
motto | n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal | |
documentary | n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents | |
photograph | n: 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 | |
upheaval | n: great change, disruption, or disturbance; (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
awaken | v: to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping | |
idealist | n: a person who is guided by ideals or principles rather than practical considerations or reality; a person who seeks to achieve a particular vision or goal for the betterment of society or humanity | |
rage | n: a strong feeling of anger or violence | |
movement | n: 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 | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
fuel | n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy | |
resistance | n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something | |
racism | n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized | |
collective | adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people | |
conscious | adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
conscience | n: a person’s inner sense of what is right or wrong in their conduct or motives, viewed as a guide to their behavior | |
inevitable | adj: certain to happen and unavoidable | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
journalism | n: the profession or activity of writing or reporting news for publication or broadcast | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
policy | n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective | |
creditor | n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money | |
decision-maker | n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization | |
momentum | n: the force or power that is gained by a moving object; a strength or impetus gained through a process of development or activity | |
judgment | n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions | |
inaction | n: the lack of action or activity; the state of not doing anything; the failure to take action when action is needed | |
intervention | n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so | |
assess | v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something | |
damage | v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity | |
afar | adv: at or to a great distance; far away | |
abstract | adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence | |
ideological | adj: relating to or concerned with ideas and theories rather than practical matters | |
monumental | adj: great in importance or influence, size, extent, or solidity; massive | |
ordinary | adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree | |
interpret | v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc. | |
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 | |
stimming | n: a behavior often exhibited by individuals on the autism spectrum characterized by repetitive bodily movements or sounds, such as hand flapping or rocking, often used as a form of self-regulation or sensory stimulation | |
impetus | n: a force, motivation, or stimulus that causes something to happen or be done; the driving force behind a particular action or change | |
debate | n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives | |
thereby | adv: as a result; consequence of a particular action or set of conditions | |
agenda | n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
vital | adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something | |
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) | |
function | n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose | |
prop | n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
balance | n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away | |
consideration | n: the act or process of giving careful thought to something; a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
awareness | n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
stake | n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
conflict | n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals | |
resolution | n: a firm decision or determination to do or not do something; the action of solving a problem, dispute, or conflict; the quality of being resolved or determined; the clarity and sharpness of an image or display | |
inherent | adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute | |
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 | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
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 | |
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 | |
protest | n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition | |
jail | n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
confrontation | n: the act of facing or dealing with something directly and openly; a direct and often hostile encounter or disagreement | |
contemporary | adj: belonging to the same or present time | |
isolate | v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things | |
battlefield | n: a place where a battle or conflict is fought | |
engulf | v: to swallow up; to surround and cover completely | |
straddle | v: to sit or stand with one leg on either side of something or someone; to adopt a position or attitude that involves a compromise or combination of two or more opposing principles, ideas, or interests | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
oligarchy | n: a form of government in which power is held by a small group of people, often for their benefit; a society or organization that is dominated by a small group of people | |
decent | adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense | |
wage | n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services | |
scorch | v: to burn the surface of something, usually accidentally, with a hot iron or flame | |
indigenous | adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place | |
rebellion | n: an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler | |
conquest | n: the act or process of taking control of a country, area, or situation | |
combination | n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities | |
bible | n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field | |
guerrilla | n: a member of small, independent soldiers or fighters who engage in irregular, often surprise attacks against enemy forces | |
mortal | adj: subject to death; unrelenting and deadly | |
commander | n: a person who holds authority or control over a group or organization, particularly in a military, naval, or aerospace context; an official in charge of a particular aspect of operations, such as a commander of a ship or a commander of the air force | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
belong | v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
monument | n: a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a person or event | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
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 | |
civilian | n: a person who is not a member of the military or armed forces; a person who is not a law enforcement officer or public official in a position of authority or responsibility | |
population | n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location | |
intifada | n: an Arabic term meaning “uprising” or “shaking off,” specifically referring to a Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation in the late 20th century, marked by civil disobedience, protests, and acts of violence | |
uprising | n: a public rebellion, especially against an established government or authority | |
escalate | v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious | |
incident | n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens | |
destruction | n: the act of causing so much damage to something | |
refugee | n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war | |
continually | adv: in a way that happens without interruption or repeatedly | |
friction | n: the force that opposes motion between two objects in contact, especially by producing heat and wear, and is proportional to the normal force between the objects | |
tactic | n: a method or strategy used to achieve a particular goal or objective | |
suspicion | n: the act of doubting something, especially something wrong | |
hatred | n: intense dislike or hatred towards someone or something, often based on differences in beliefs, values, or identity | |
vengeance | n: the act of punishing or harming someone in return for something harmful that they have done | |
perpetuate | v: to make something continue or prevail for a long time | |
cycle | n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle | |
breakup | n: the end of a relationship between persons or nations; the separation of something into several pieces or sections | |
union | n: 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 | |
fracture | n: the breaking or cracking of a rigid material or object such as bone | |
ethnic | adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition | |
intimacy | n: close familiarity or friendship; a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person | |
conceive | v: to have or develop an idea, a plan, etc. in mind; to become pregnant | |
mosque | n: a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret (= slender tower with balconies) | |
artillery | n: large-caliber guns used in warfare, typically operated by a crew and mounted on wheels or in a fixed position; any military weapons, equipment, or vehicles that are operated by a special branch or unit of the armed forces | |
makeshift | adj: serving as a temporary substitute or solution; improvised | |
morgue | n: a place where dead bodies are kept, particularly in preparation for burial or identification by their relatives or authorities | |
barter | n: the exchange of goods or services without the use of money; a system of trade in which individuals exchange goods or services directly | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
commence | v: to begin or start something; to initiate or embark upon an action, event, or process | |
phase | n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development | |
liberate | v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression | |
apartheid | n: a system of racial segregation and discrimination that was enforced in South Africa from 1948 to 1994; any similar system of discrimination or segregation based on race, ethnicity, or other factors | |
journalist | n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media | |
clarify | v: to make something, such as a statement or situation, less confusing and more understandable | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
wit | n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way | |
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 | |
tribe | n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities | |
isolation | n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups | |
clay | n: a natural, earthy material that is made up of very small particles of minerals and can be molded when wet and then fired to produce ceramics | |
aft | adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle | |
ritual | n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
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 | |
trampoline | n: a strong fabric sheet attached by springs to a frame, used for bouncing on | |
famine | n: a severe shortage of food, often caused by drought, war, or economic reasons | |
collapse | v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart | |
clan | n: a group of families united by actual or perceived kinship and descent, especially in Scotland | |
warfare | n: the use of military force to achieve political, economic, or social objectives | |
crop | n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food | |
livestock | n: farm animals and birds such as cows, sheep, and chickens | |
starvation | n: a severe lack of food that leads to malnutrition and, ultimately, death | |
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 | |
primitive | adj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
exterminate | v: to destroy completely, often referring to the eradication of pests or weeds | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
humanitarian | adj: something relating to the promotion of human welfare or someone who works to promote human welfare | |
relief | n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced | |
troop | n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit. | |
shipment | n: a quantity of goods or cargo that is sent or transported from one place to another, especially by land, sea, or air; the act or process of sending or dispatching goods | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
tragic | adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate | |
withdrawn | adj: having retired oneself from society, company, or public life; extremely shy and quiet | |
genocide | n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation | |
unite | v: to come or join together as one; to combine or merge separate elements, individuals, or groups into a single entity or whole; to form a union or alliance | |
umbrella | n: a device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a central pole used as protection against rain or sometimes against the sun | |
operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something | |
witness | n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident | |
testimony | n: a formal written or spoken statement that something is true, especially one given in court; something that serves as evidence | |
censor | n: a person or institution responsible for examining books, movies, and other forms of media to determine if they are harmful or offensive and should be banned or altered; an official in charge of banning or suppressing information | |
eloquent | adj: able to speak or write clearly and impressively | |
justice | n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due | |
fee | n: a sum of money charged for a particular service | |
literally | adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively | |
virtual | adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact | |
skeleton | n: the structure of bones in a human or animal body, or a framework of bones or other material that supports a plant | |
summon | v: to order someone to come to or be present at a specific place such as a court, or to arrange a meeting formally | |
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 | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
inauguration | n: the formal beginning or initiation of something, especially the beginning of a political leader’s term in office; a ceremony marking the beginning of an organization or event | |
uplift | n: the process of raising land to a higher elevation, or the result of this process; (verb) fill with high spirits | |
exemplify | v: to serve as a typical example of something | |
humanity | n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc. | |
elevator | n: a mechanical device used for vertical transportation, typically in multi-story buildings, consisting of a compartmentalized platform that moves between floors | |
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 | |
scar | n: a mark that remains on the skin after a wound has healed | |
confuse | v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand | |
discotheque | n: a nightclub or restaurant where recorded music is played, and people dance | |
disaster | n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
slaughter | n: the killing of a large number of animals or people brutally and indiscriminately; a violent and bloody event that results in the death of many individuals | |
countryman | n: (considered non-inclusive) a person who lives in the country or a rural area; a compatriot or fellow citizen | |
implement | v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect | |
decisive | adj: making a clear and definite decision or choice; settling an issue | |
withdraw | v: to remove or take back something; to stop participating in something | |
murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
forcibly | adv: done by physical power or violence; against someone’s will | |
deport | v: to force someone to leave a country, typically on the grounds of illegal status or for having committed a crime | |
imprint | v: to make a mark or impression on a surface; to leave a lasting impression or influence on someone or something; (noun) a mark or impression made by pressing or stamping something onto a surface; a distinctive feature or characteristic that is left by something or someone | |
cave | n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground | |
echo | n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff | |
rebel | n: someone who resists or opposes authority or control, especially by fighting against it | |
bombard | v: to attack a place with bombs or gunshots continuously; to address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
killing | n: the act of causing death; a sudden and intense force or effect that causes significant damage or destruction; a situation where someone is making a substantial amount of money or experiencing significant financial success | |
trap | n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping | |
orphanage | n: an institution for the care of orphans (= a child whose parents are dead) | |
wander | v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction | |
concerned | adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
gulag | n: (an acronym for the Russian term “Main Directorate of Camps”) a system of forced labor camps and prisons in the Soviet Union, particularly during Joseph Stalin’s regime, used for political repression and punishment, often subjecting prisoners to harsh conditions and extensive physical labor | |
orphan | n: a child whose parents are dead or have abandoned them | |
medieval | adj: relating to or belonging to the Middle Age that is for the period of A.D.600 to A.D. 1450 | |
impose | v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received | |
quota | n: a limited amount or share of something assigned or allocated; a restriction on the number of people or goods that can enter or leave a country | |
instrument | n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work | |
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 | |
defect | n: an imperfection, shortcoming, or lack of something or someone | |
label | n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category | |
incurable | adj: not able to be cured, healed, or remedied; beyond recovery or redemption | |
confine | v: to restrict the movement of someone or something | |
inhuman | adj: lacking human qualities, such as compassion, kindness, or understanding; cruel, brutal, or without regard for others’ suffering or dignity | |
aid | n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support | |
legacy | n: something that is handed down from an earlier generation or time, often something that has had a significant impact on subsequent generations; a bequest made by a person in their will, often money or property | |
regime | n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
pollution | n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change | |
regard | v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
aluminum | n: a chemical element with the symbol Al that visually resembles silver, used especially for making cooking equipment and aircraft parts | |
carcinogenic | adj: capable of causing cancer or promoting tumor growth; cancer-causing | |
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 | |
explore | v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it | |
poverty | n: the condition of being extremely poor | |
modernize | v: to bring up to date or make contemporary in style or function; to bring modern methods or resources into an existing organization or system | |
railway | n: a transportation system consisting of tracks and trains, usually used for the transportation of goods or passengers over long distances | |
embankment | n: a raised structure or wall, often constructed of earth or stone, built to prevent flooding or to support a road or railway | |
accident | n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury | |
unsolicited | adj: given or sent without being requested or asked for; not invited or desired | |
donation | n: a voluntary gift of money, service, or ideas that are given to a person or an organization, or the act of giving them | |
countryside | n: rural areas or regions outside of cities and urban centers often characterized by open fields, farmland, forests, and countryside scenery | |
necessity | n: the state or fact of being needed; anything indispensable | |
generosity | n: the fact or quality of being willing to do kind things or give somebody money, gifts, or time freely | |
homeless | adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets | |
beggar | n: a person who asks for money or food from others, particularly as a means of survival due to poverty or homelessness | |
addict | n: a person who cannot stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful | |
rural | adj: of or relating to the countryside | |
urban | adj: relating to or located in a town or city | |
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 | |
detoxification | n: (also detox) the process of removing harmful or toxic substances from the body; the process of eliminating or reducing the harmful effects of something | |
fig | n: a sweet and soft edible fruit with many seeds or a tree on which these grow | |
agent | n: a person who represents and negotiates on behalf of someone else, such as a literary agent or talent agent; (of chemistry and medicine) a substance that brings about a chemical or physical effect; (of computer science) a piece of software that performs a task autonomously | |
defoliate | v: to remove or shed the leaves from a plant, either intentionally or unintentionally; to cause leaves to fall off, typically with a herbicide or other chemical substance | |
deny | v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something | |
ingredient | n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish | |
dioxin | n: a highly toxic chemical compound that is a byproduct of industrial processes, including waste incineration and certain industrial chemical reactions, which are persistent environmental pollutants that can have harmful effects on human health and the environment | |
toxic | adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
spray | n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
quantity | n: the amount or number of something; magnitude | |
passe | adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date | |
gene | n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein. | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
concentration | n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else. | |
caregiving | n: the act of providing care and support for someone who is ill, disabled, or elderly | |
emphasize | v: to give or show particular importance to something | |
grassroots | adj: of or relating to the ordinary people in a society or an organization as constituting a fundamental political and economic group | |
organization | n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose | |
epidemic | n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time | |
par | n: a state of being equal to someone or something | |
tuberculosis | n: an infectious disease usually caused by tubercle bacteria that can attack many parts of a person’s body, especially their lungs | |
shed | v: to get rid of something as superfluous or unwanted; to cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; (noun) an outbuilding with a single story, mainly used for shelter or storage | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
exhibition | n: a public event or display of works of art, scientific or industrial objects, or other items of interest, usually held in a museum or art gallery | |
exposure | n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
treatment | n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness. | |
malnourished | adj: not getting enough of the right type of food to stay healthy and strong | |
measured | adj: done with careful consideration or calculated precision; controlled or regulated in manner or speech; deliberate and thoughtful | |
supplement | n: something that is added to something else to make it better or complete it | |
assignment | n: a duty or task given to someone, usually as part of their job or studies | |
displace | v: to force someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation | |
punishment | n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing | |
chain | n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle | |
gang | n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity | |
pun | n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay | |
handcuff | n: a pair of metal restraints that are designed to lock around a person’s wrists and prevent them from moving their hands freely; (verb) to restrain or restrict the movement of a person by applying handcuffs, typically as part of an arrest or other security-related process | |
midday | n: noon; twelve o’clock in the middle of the day | |
equality | n: the state or quality of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities; fairness and impartiality | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
opt | v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities | |
glance | v: to give a quick or brief look; to hit something at an angle | |
tower | n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone | |
burning | adj: intense or scorching heat | |
midst | n: the middle part of people or things | |
wreckage | n: the remains of something that has been destroyed, ruined, severely damaged, or crashed, usually referring to vehicles, buildings, or machinery | |
realization | n: the act or process of understanding or becoming aware of something; the act of achieving or completing something that was planned or desired; the act of making something real or tangible | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
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 | |
manifestation | n: a visible or tangible form of something, especially a particular sign of a disease or condition | |
commerce | n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale | |
district | n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features | |
victim | n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event | |
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 | |
leftover | adj: not consumed or used at the end of something | |
immense | adj: extremely large or great | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
oppress | v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people | |
invasion | n: army’s act of forcibly entering another country or territory to take control of it | |
alliance | n: a partnership or association formed for mutual benefit, particularly between nations or organizations. | |
imminent | adj: coming or likely to happen very soon | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
marketplace | n: a physical or virtual venue where goods or services are bought and sold; an economic system that facilitates exchange between buyers and sellers | |
mortar | n: a mixture of cement, sand, and water used for binding building materials together; a heavy, deep bowl used to pound or grind substances | |
shell | n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals | |
cheer | v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval | |
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. | |
pilgrim | n: a person who journeys, especially a long distance, to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion | |
observe | v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion | |
amaze | v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration | |
sheer | adj: complete or total, often used to emphasize the extreme or uncompromising nature of something; not mixed with anything else; transparent or nearly transparent | |
fervent | adj: characterized by intense or passionate emotion or enthusiasm; showing great warmth or devotion | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
march | v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
reckon | v: to think or believe something | |
helicopter | n: a type of aircraft that is capable of hovering in place and moving vertically, as well as flying horizontally; often used for emergency medical services, military operations, and transport in areas with limited access | |
medic | n: a person trained to provide medical care, especially in an emergency | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
efficient | adj: 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 | |
percentage | n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred | |
signature | n: a person’s name, often handwritten, written in a distinctive way as a form of identification or authorization; a distinctive feature or characteristic that is a hallmark or identifying mark of something or someone | |
severe | adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous | |
enduring | adj: lasting over a long period of time; able to withstand wear, decay, or damage; continuing or persistent | |
trauma | n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience | |
grueling | adj: extremely tiring or demanding great effort, especially with long duration or intensity | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
display | v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
humble | adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance | |
determination | n: the quality of being persistent and purposeful; the act of finding out the exact nature or essence of something | |
catastrophic | adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction | |
questionable | adj: doubtful or uncertain and may be open to question or criticism | |
surf | v: to ride on or through waves while standing or lying down on a board or other object; to search or browse the Internet or other computer networks in a casual or aimless manner | |
aim | v: to try or plan to get or achieve something | |
instinct | n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true | |
willingness | n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something | |
refusal | n: the act of showing or saying that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
unacceptably | adv: in a way that is not acceptable or satisfactory | |
innovative | adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc. | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
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 | |
era | n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history |