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poetryn: poems in general as a genre of literature
workshopn: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group
descendv: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood
chainn: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
mantran: a word or phrase, often repeated, that is used as a focus for the mind during meditation
terrifyingadj: very frightening or intimidating
heeln: the rounded back part of the foot below the ankle; someone who is morally reprehensible; (verb) to follow someone or something
glamorousadj: highly attractive and exciting, and different from ordinary things or people
horrifyv: to shock or disgust greatly
strengthenv: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
terrifyv: to frighten someone very much
impedimentn: a hindrance or obstruction in doing something
pronouncev: to say or speak (a word or words) correctly or in a particular way
jumblev: to mix or mingle various items, objects, or ideas together in a disordered or confused way, often resulting in a messy or chaotic situation; to create a disorderly or confusing arrangement of things
stumblev: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily
mumblev: to speak quietly, unclearly, or in a way that is difficult to understand; to murmur or mutter inarticulately
silentadj: without any or little sound
strengthn: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
ancestorn: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
relatev: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
sightn: the ability to see; anything that is seen
mightyadj: very large, powerful, or strong
poetn: a person who writes poetry
barriern: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
irritatev: to annoy, provoke, or cause resentment or anger in someone; to inflame or make sore
poemn: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery
rectanglen: a four-sided geometric shape with four right angles, where opposite sides are parallel and of equal length
decisionn: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
artisticadj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
secondlyadv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc.
educationaladj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
storytellingn: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
preoccupiedadj: having one’s thoughts or attention absorbed by something; busy
tyrantn: a ruler who uses their power cruelly and oppressively; a cruel and oppressive person
creativeadj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
ridv: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
phenomenaladj: extremely good or impressive; outstanding
individualn: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
polityn: a form or system of government or administration; a political organization or entity
movementn: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
democracyn: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
protestn: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
buryv: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
hewv: to chop or cut something, particularly wood, with an ax or other tool; to shape, carve, or form something using a sharp tool
despairn: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
statuen: a sculpture of a person or animal, typically made of stone or metal, that is intended to represent the subject in a lifelike or symbolic way
libertyn: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views
sonnetn: a 14-line poem, typically with a formal rhyme scheme
declarev: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
huddlev: to crowd or press closely together; cuddle
massn: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
yearnv: to strongly desire or long for something
poeticadj: of or relating to poetry (= a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas); using language in an imaginative and expressive way
pulsen: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves
daringadj: brave and taking risks
nationn: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
reactionn: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
rollv: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
bouldern: a large, smooth rock, typically one that has been worn away from a cliff or mountain by erosion
couragen: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
humbleadj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
strumv: to play a stringed instrument, typically a guitar or banjo by sweeping or plucking the strings with one’s fingers; to sound or produce a musical note or chord by doing so
celebratev: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
rhymen: a word or phrase that has the same last sound as another word or phrase, often used in poetry and songwriting
boldadj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks