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communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
pandemic | n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area | |
horrific | adj: causing horror or disgust; gruesome and terrifying | |
protest | n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition | |
urgency | n: the quality of being very important and needing to be dealt with immediately | |
immense | adj: extremely large or great | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
grapple | v: to make a strenuous effort to solve a problem; to engage in a close fight or conflict without weapons | |
frustration | n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something | |
helpless | adj: unable to take care of oneself or to do things without help | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
unfold | v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown | |
crucial | adj: extremely vital or necessary | |
grateful | adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
racial | adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations) | |
injustice | n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society | |
unbearable | adj: not able to be tolerated or endured; too difficult, severe, or intense to be dealt with or suffered through; intolerable or insufferable | |
wit | n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
rive | v: to tear or split apart forcefully; to break or divide by a sharp blow or force | |
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 | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
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 | |
equity | n: the value of the shares issued by a company | |
depart | v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey | |
bias | n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment | |
scarcely | adv: hardly or almost not; only just | |
gut | n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant | |
punch | v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
unaccountable | adj: not able to be explained or justified, often in a way that suggests something suspicious or dishonest is going on; not responsible or answerable for one’s actions or behavior | |
enforcement | n: the act of ensuring that rules, regulations, or laws are obeyed or implemented; the act of applying force or pressure to compel compliance with rules or laws | |
tragic | adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate | |
incident | n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens | |
torch | n: a portable device that produces a flame, typically one that is used to light a fire or a candle | |
chief | adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge | |
folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type | |
lifetime | n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence; | |
gruesome | adj: causing horror or disgust | |
cruel | adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others | |
execution | n: the act or process of carrying out a plan, order, or course of action; the act or process of carrying out the death penalty | |
lynch | v: to put to death or punish (usually by hanging) without legal authorization or due process, often as an act of mob justice or vigilante action; (noun) a violent punishment, often extrajudicial, in which a mob or group of people seize and kill someone, usually by hanging, as a form of punishment or vengeance | |
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 | |
unpaid | adj: not yet paid; without payment | |
debt | n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something | |
resident | n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place | |
verdict | n: an official opinion or decision made in a civil or criminal case or an inquest (= an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death); the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision | |
exonerate | v: to clear someone of blame or accusation; to free someone from responsibility or guilt | |
acknowledgment | n: the act of accepting or admitting something, or the fact of being accepted or admitted; recognition or acceptance of the existence or truth of something | |
crush | v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller | |
vicious | adj: having or showing a desire to cause harm to others; having the nature of vice | |
neglect | v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone | |
abuse | n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner | |
baton | n: a thin stick or rod used as a conductor’s wand, a symbol of authority, or a tool for specific sports or activities; a short, straight, light stick that is passed from runner to runner in a relay race | |
grieve | v: to feel or show great sadness or sorrow, especially for someone who has died | |
sterling | n: a British coin and unit of currency, equivalent to 100 pence; British money; something of excellent quality or genuine value | |
likelihood | n: the probability or chance that something will happen or be the case | |
individually | adv: separately or apart from others | |
repent | v: to feel remorse for one’s past actions or thoughts and commit to changing them | |
sin | n: the offense against a religious or moral law or against God | |
increment | n: a regular increase in the amount of something, such as money; a process of becoming larger, longer, or more important | |
reform | n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem | |
relief | n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
encouraging | adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
whisper | v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you | |
suburb | n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods | |
substance | n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug | |
clinic | n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
insure | v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage | |
domestic | adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international | |
dispute | n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one | |
badge | n: a small emblem or token worn as a symbol of belonging or rank, often used by law enforcement or military organizations | |
disinvestment | n: the act of reducing or withdrawing the amount of money you have provided in a particular area or sector | |
argue | v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others | |
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 | |
genius | n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality | |
systemic | adj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society | |
traditionally | adv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way | |
quantum | n: the smallest amount or unit of something, especially (electromagnetic) energy | |
damn | v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger | |
president | n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc. | |
advocate | n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something | |
arrest | v: to take into custody | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
criminal | n: a person who has committed a crime | |
viol | n: a stringed instrument, typically with six strings and frets, played with a bow, also called a viola da gamba | |
wan | adj: looking pale or sickly; lacking vitality or energy | |
presence | n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present | |
visible | adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view | |
tweet | n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application | |
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 | |
inevitable | adj: certain to happen and unavoidable | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
execute | v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc. | |
platform | n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
district | n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features | |
justice | n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due | |
www | n: (abbreviation for the “World Wide Web”) a system of interconnected documents and resources, linked together through the internet and accessed using a web browser, that allows users to exchange information and communicate globally | |
prosecute | v: to bring legal action against someone in a court of law; to pursue or carry out something to completion or achievement | |
violate | v: to break or disrupt a rule, law, or agreement; to intrude on someone’s privacy or rights | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
rack | n: a framework or support structure used to hold or display objects; a set of interconnected shelves or compartments used for storage; a source of torture, distress, or mental anguish | |
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 | |
incarceration | n: the state of being confined in prison or jail | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. | |
database | n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily | |
prosecutor | n: a lawyer or official who conducts legal proceedings against someone accused of a crime; a person who brings a criminal case to court on behalf of the state or government | |
squad | n: a small group of people organized for a particular purpose, especially a military one or a sports team | |
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 | |
chapter | n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled | |
prosecution | n: the act of bringing legal charges against someone for a crime they are accused of committing; the legal team responsible for presenting the case against the defendant in a criminal trial | |
interrelated | adj: closely connected or related to each other | |
racist | adj: characterized by or showing discrimination or prejudice against people of other races; (noun) a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
inequality | n: 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 | |
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 | |
equation | n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign | |
corporation | n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
politician | n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc. | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
recreation | n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place | |
Norman | adj: relating to or characteristic of the Normans, a people who originally came from Normandy, France, and who had a significant impact on the history and culture of Britain and other European countries; the term can also refer to a style of architecture or art that developed during the Norman period | |
procedure | n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way | |
warp | v: to twist or bend out of shape, especially as a result of being heated; to distort or twist the meaning or sense of something | |
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 | |
incentive | n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
proliferation | n: a rapid or uncontrolled increase in the number or amount of something; the process of growing, producing, or spreading rapidly and excessively | |
airwave | n: a system of transmitting sound, video, or other data through the air using radio waves or other electromagnetic waves | |
inflection | n: a change in the pitch or tone of one’s voice; a change in the form of a word to indicate tense, mood, gender, or other grammatical categories | |
leap | v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward | |
threat | n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation | |
backward | adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
undo | v: to reverse the effect of an action or event, typically one that is recent or specific | |
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 | |
charitable | adj: giving money, food, or help free to those who are poor or in need; full of love and generosity | |
structural | adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything | |
narrative | n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story | |
trait | n: a particular feature of your nature | |
exploit | v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc. | |
elevate | v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position | |
brilliance | n: the quality of being very clever or talented; the quality of being very bright or shining | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
protagonist | n: the main character in a literary work, film, or other stories | |
hero | n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities | |
liberate | v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression | |
memorial | n: a structure or monument to commemorate a person or event | |
dedicate | v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use | |
inspiring | adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something | |
healing | n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again | |
assassin | n: a person who murders a prominent or well-known person for political reasons or in exchange for money | |
tragedy | n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character | |
prophet | n: a person believed to have an extraordinary power that can understand God’s will. | |
reverb | n: an audio effect that produces a sound that is reflected off surfaces in an enclosed space, creating a sense of space or ambiance; the natural echoing or reverberation of sound in a large or open space | |
nonviolence | n: the use of peaceful means, such as civil disobedience or passive resistance, rather than violence to achieve a goal, especially in the context of political or social change | |
coexist | v: to live or exist together at the same time in the same place | |
annihilate | v: to destroy completely; to cause something to cease to exist | |
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 | |
destruction | n: the act of causing so much damage to something | |
purveyor | n: a person or company that provides goods or services | |
triple | adj: consisting of three items or people; three times as great or many | |
evil | adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people | |
poverty | n: the condition of being extremely poor | |
militarism | n: a political belief of a people or a government that a country should maintain a strong military force and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests | |
deconstruct | v: to break something down into its separate parts to interpret or analyze it; to interpret or analyze a text, an artwork, etc. to show that there is no fixed meaning | |
reconstruct | v: to build or form something again that has been damaged or destroyed | |
pathway | n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
midst | n: the middle part of people or things | |
exempt | adj: free from or not subject to a particular requirement or restriction; (verb) to excuse someone or something from an obligation, payment, etc. | |
encourage | v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do | |
interconnect | v: to connect similar things | |
loyalty | n: the quality of being devoted or faithful to someone or something | |
commitment | n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way | |
policymaker | n: a person in charge of or involved in developing action plans for a political party, business, etc. | |
devote | v: to commit or dedicate oneself or one’s time, effort, or energy to a particular task or purpose | |
inviting | adj: having an attractive or tempting quality that draws people in; encouraging or alluring in a way that makes people want to take part or participate | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
profit | n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved | |
morality | n: principles of right and evil or good and bad behavior | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
continually | adv: in a way that happens without interruption or repeatedly | |
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 | |
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 | |
corporate | adj: of or relating to a large company | |
banner | n: 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 | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
beloved | adj: loved very much | |
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 | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
deaf | adj: lacking the ability to hear, or having impaired hearing; unresponsive or unaware of certain sounds or signals | |
trepidation | n: a feeling of fear, anxiety, or apprehension about something uncertain or unknown; a state of alarm or nervousness that results from anticipating something frightening or dangerous | |
weariness | n: great tiredness or fatigue | |
huddle | v: to crowd or press closely together; cuddle | |
virtual | adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact | |
campfire | n: an outdoor fire used for cooking, warmth, or light, often made by camping or in rural areas; a gathering or social event around such a fire | |
posse | n: a group of people who come together for a common purpose, often to pursue or capture a criminal; a group of people who share a common interest, belief, or trait | |
isolate | v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things | |
lean | adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture | |
tune | n: a musical composition or set of musical notes that are played or sung; (verb) to adjust or set something to a specific condition or standard | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
bound | v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something | |
referendum | n: a general vote in which all the people of a country can vote on an important political or social issue | |
discriminate | v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things | |
scratch | v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object | |
inception | n: the beginning or start of something; the point in time when something comes into existence | |
lawless | adj: lacking in lawful or legal constraints or restrictions; characterized by disorder, chaos, or anarchy; outside the realm of the law or legal system | |
riot | n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals | |
appoint | v: to give someone a job or role, especially as a public official or member of an organization; to arrange or decide on a time or a place | |
afford | v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something | |
frisk | v: to search for someone or something in a quick, lively manner, often to discover something hidden or suspicious; to frolic or skip about in a lively or playful manner | |
litigation | n: the process of resolving legal disputes through the court system | |
apologize | v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem | |
AI | n: (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) the theory and development of computer systems capable of doing activities that would ordinarily need human intelligence, such as object recognition, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation | |
lawsuit | n: a legal action taken by one party against another in a court of law, typically seeking damages or some other form of remedy for perceived wrongs or harms suffered | |
implicit | adj: suggested but not directly expressed | |
qualified | adj: officially recognized as having completed a training course or passed the exams that are necessary to perform a particular job | |
immunity | n: the ability of an organism to resist infection or disease, often due to the presence of antibodies | |
gender | n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology | |
integrate | v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups | |
defund | v: to withdraw or cut off funding or financial support from a person, organization, or project | |
preservation | n: the act of keeping something in its original state or of preventing it from being damaged | |
develop | v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created | |
homeless | adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets | |
hard-core | n: a subgroup or subculture within a larger group or community that is characterized by a particularly intense, committed, or extreme set of practices, beliefs, or values | |
advocacy | n: the act of supporting or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often through public campaigning or lobbying | |
legislature | n: a body of elected or appointed representatives who make laws for a country or state | |
surplus | n: an amount of something more than what is needed or required; excess or extra supply | |
toy | n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children | |
shrink | v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
quotidian | adj: occurring or recurring daily; ordinary or commonplace, typically used to describe something boring, repetitive, or mundane | |
ubiquitous | adj: being or existing everywhere at once | |
cigarette | n: a small cylindrical roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in paper for smoking | |
forge | v: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others | |
counsel | n: advice or guidance given by a person with specialized knowledge or experience, particularly in a professional or legal context; the act of providing advice or guidance | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
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 | |
setback | n: an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; a reversal or check in progress | |
boost | v: to improve, raise, or increase something | |
sight | n: the ability to see; anything that is seen | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
inspiration | n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity | |
scholar | n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university | |
conservative | adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation | |
disappointment | n: the feeling of sadness, frustration, or dissatisfaction that arises when something does not live up to one’s expectations or hopes | |
aspiration | n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
paraphrase | v: to restate or reword a passage in one’s own words, often to clarify or simplify the original meaning | |
wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material | |
resolve | v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty | |
astonishing | adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe | |
unheard | adj: not heard, listened to, or noticed; not having been brought to public attention | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
slight | adj: very small in degree or amount | |
awareness | n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important | |
forgiveness | n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion | |
surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
disconnect | v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment | |
intensify | v: to increase or make something increase in extent or strength | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence of something | |
void | n: an empty space; a feeling of emptiness; (adjective) lacking any legal or binding force | |
moral | adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc. | |
presidency | n: the office or term of the President of a country or organization | |
license | n: 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 | |
coronavirus | n: a large family of viruses that can cause illness in humans and animals, which name comes from the crown-like spikes on the surface of the virus, which can be seen under a microscope, and COVID-19 is caused by a specific type of coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2 | |
blame | v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental | |
capitol | n: a building that houses a legislative assembly, especially the US Congress | |
collusion | n: secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially for a deceitful or fraudulent purpose | |
alignment | n: an arrangement in which two or more elements are placed in a straight line or parallel to each other | |
bold | adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks | |
mobilize | v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose | |
unwilling | adj: not ready or wanting to do something | |
combine | v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group | |
needle | n: a thin, pointed object typically used for sewing or medical purposes; a metal or plastic instrument used for administering injections or drawing blood | |
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 | |
synonymous | adj: having the same or a similar meaning as another word or phrase | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
purge | v: to remove or get rid of something, especially that is unwanted or impure | |
supremacy | n: the state, condition, or position of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
warn | v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future | |
infiltrate | v: to enter or penetrate a group, organization, or place covertly or secretly, usually with a specific purpose or goal in mind; to spread or diffuse through something gradually or subtly | |
invisible | adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see | |
controversial | adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute | |
inbox | n: an electronic folder on a computer or phone where new emails, text messages, etc., that are sent to you are kept | |
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.; | |
municipality | n: a city, town, or local government organization that has governing authority over a specific geographic area | |
commissioner | n: an official member of a government department or another organization who is responsible for controlling something or performing specific duties | |
brutality | n: the quality or state of being cruel or savage | |
jurisdiction | n: the extent or range of authority, power, or control exercised by a particular entity or organization, such as a government or court; the area within which such authority or control is exercised | |
registry | n: an official list or record that contains details of people, objects, or events; a computer system that stores and manages data about something; the act or process of registering something, such as an event, a person, or an object | |
stem | n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in | |
reinstate | v: to restore or bring back to a previous position, status, or condition; to return someone to a former job or position which they previously held | |
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 | |
contract | n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law | |
negotiation | n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others | |
maintain | v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true | |
perverse | adj: showing a deliberate and stubborn desire to go against what is expected or desired; contrary; willfully disobedient or immoral | |
bigot | n: a person who is intolerant of others who hold different opinions, beliefs, or values, especially someone who displays stubborn and unreasonable prejudice against particular groups of people | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
outsize | adj: larger or more extensive than what is considered average or normal; of an unusually large size or amount | |
negotiate | v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement | |
engaging | adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming | |
appropriate | adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting | |
rightsize | v: to alter a company or its operations to an optimal size, often involving the reduction or rearrangement of staff or resources to improve efficiency and profitability; (noun) the process of adjusting the size or structure of an organization or business to make it more efficient, profitable, or effective | |
dignity | n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station | |
ban | v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something | |
trace | v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost | |
misconduct | n: behavior that is improper, illegal, or in violation of expected standards or norms, often involving abuse of power or trust | |
legitimacy | n: the state or quality of being allowed and acceptable under the law; the state or quality of being founded on a reasonable or acceptable reason | |
democracy | n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so | |
puzzle | n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand | |
frustrate | v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
attend | v: to be present at an event, to go to a place | |
warrior | n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past | |
federate | v: to unite or bring together into a federation or alliance; to form a confederacy or union with shared goals or interests | |
defy | v: to challenge or dare someone to do something; to resist or disobey a rule, decision, etc. | |
totalitarian | adj: of or relating to a system of government in which a single political party has complete control and power | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
exert | v: to put forth effort; to put into action; to bring into play | |
outbreak | n: a sudden start of something, usually a disease or something dangerous or unpleasant | |
jail | n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison | |
plaintiff | n: a person or entity that brings a legal action against someone else in a court of law; the person or party that is bringing a lawsuit | |
incarcerate | v: to put or keep somebody in prison or in a place from which they cannot escape | |
deny | v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something | |
mask | v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it | |
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 | |
vector | n: a quantity that has both magnitude and direction, often used in mathematics, physics, and engineering to describe forces, velocities, or other physical phenomena; any agent (person or animal, or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
munition | n: weapons and ammunition used by soldiers or military forces; the tools, materials, or equipment used in the preparation or use of weapons and ammunition | |
deploy | v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way | |
redemption | n: the act of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil, or the process of regaining or earning something of value | |
cohesive | adj: causing cohesion; bringing people or things together | |
massacre | n: the brutal and indiscriminate killing of a large number of people; a violent and bloody event that typically results in the death of many individuals | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
seize | v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
diagnose | v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis | |
hood | n: a covering for the head and neck, especially one attached to a garment | |
underground | adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force | |
nationalist | adj: relating to or supporting a political ideology that emphasizes a strong sense of national identity and devotion to one’s own country | |
march | v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps | |
tiki | n: a carved wooden or stone statue or figurine in Polynesian art and culture, often depicting humanoid gods or ancestors | |
embedded | adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something | |
immigration | n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
predatory | adj: living by eating other animals, especially by catching prey that is still alive | |
bail | n: the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial in exchange for a monetary deposit to ensure their appearance in court | |
caste | n: a social class or group, typically determined by birth or occupation, that has a particular status in a society | |
trump | n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games | |
blind | adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something | |
conspiracy | n: a secret agreement between two or more people to perform something harmful or illegal | |
dismantle | v: to take apart or demolish (a structure, machine, system, or the like); to strip off fittings or equipment | |
vacation | n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
occasion | n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done | |
administer | v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something | |
fraternal | adj: relating to or like a brother or brothers; (of twins) derived from two separate fertilized ova (= the female reproductive cell) | |
institutionalize | v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.) | |
litmus | n: a type of paper or solution used to test the acidity or basicity of a substance, typically by changing color when exposed to an acidic or basic solution | |
hashtag | n: a word or phrase preceded by the symbol #, used on social media websites and applications to identify messages on a specific topic | |
charity | n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people | |
scapegoat | v: to unfairly blame or punish someone for the misdeeds or mistakes of others, often to deflect attention or avoid accountability; (noun) a person or group that is unfairly blamed for the problems or misfortunes of others, typically to divert attention or responsibility from the actual cause | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
politically | adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation | |
advantageous | adj: providing a benefit or advantage; favorable or beneficial | |
deliberate | adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident | |
virus | n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants | |
manifestation | n: a visible or tangible form of something, especially a particular sign of a disease or condition | |
regulate | v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws | |
sundown | n: the time of day when the sun sets below the horizon; twilight; dusk | |
cast | v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process | |
inevitably | adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented | |
enlightenment | n: education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge | |
precise | adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited | |
regress | v: to move or develop backward; to return to an earlier or less advanced state or condition; to decline or deteriorate | |
reign | n: the period of time during which a monarch or government holds power; (verb) to be the king or queen | |
supreme | adj: highest in rank, level, or importance | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
champion | n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief | |
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 | |
offline | adj: not connected to the internet | |
enshrine | v: to cherish or protect something as if it is sacred; to place something in a position of honor or respect | |
legislation | n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws | |
complaint | n: a statement that expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance about something | |
choke | v: to prevent or obstruct the normal breathing or swallowing of someone or something | |
independence | n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence | |
chime | v: to make a ringing sound, usually by striking an object like a bell or wind chime; to harmonize or agree with something else; (noun) a set of musical bells or metal tubes that produce a musical sound when struck or played | |
simplistic | adj: oversimplified or lacking in complexity or depth; characterized by an attempt to explain something complex or multifaceted with overly vague or simple terms | |
vein | n: a blood vessel that carries blood from various parts of the body back to the heart; a mineral deposit or layer of rock that is contained within another rock formation | |
blueprint | n: a photographic print of an early plan for a building or machine | |
chaos | n: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control | |
meddlesome | adj: intrusively or offensively interfering in the affairs of others; inclined to meddle | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
compelling | adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration | |
mere | adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is | |
talent | n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something | |
coalition | n: a temporary alliance formed by two or more political parties for combined action; the state of being combined into one body | |
elude | v: to escape or avoid capture or detection, often by being clever or cunning | |
assess | v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
maximum | adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained | |
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 | |
indifference | n: a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or sympathy towards someone or something | |
mainstream | n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people | |
indignation | n: strong anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment | |
miraculous | adj: very effective or lucky, or completely unexpected | |
blossom | n: the reproductive structure on a flowering plant that consists of usually colorful petals and a typically green calyx (merging of sepals); the state or time of flowering; the peak of a person’s or thing’s development or success | |
miserable | adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering | |
privilege | n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
leadership | n: the ability, act, or status of leading a group of people or an organization | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
profession | n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training | |
native | adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place | |
proportion | n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole | |
trillion | n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million | |
bailout | n: the provision of financial help to a corporation or country which is on the brink of bankruptcy | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
pretension | n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
stake | n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something | |
claim | v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true | |
mighty | adj: very large, powerful, or strong | |
radicalize | v: to cause or become more radical in one’s beliefs or actions; to adopt or promote more extreme or uncompromising ideas or practices | |
indifferent | adj: having no strong feelings or preferences one way or the other, neutral | |
contrast | v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
eloquence | n: the ability to speak or write with fluency, clarity, and persuasion | |
extent | n: the point or degree or area to which something extends | |
amplify | v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness |