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gagv: to prevent or restrict speech or expression, often through force or intimidation; to bind or cover the mouth to prevent speech; to cause someone to retch or choke; (noun) a device that is placed over someone’s mouth to prevent them from speaking or making noise; an order that prohibits a person or group from discussing a particular topic or sharing certain information with others
octopusn: a sea creature with a soft round body and eight long tentacles (= long parts like arms)
exhibitv: to show something in public for people to enjoy or to provide them with information
amazingadj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
complexityn: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
impressiveadj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
nervousadj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
invertebraten: a class of animals that do not have a backbone; they include insects, worms, and mollusks
neuronn: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body
distributev: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
camouflagen: an outward appearance that conceals the underlying essence of something; the way of concealing troops or military equipment so they cannot be seen against the surrounding environment
jetn: a type of aircraft that is powered by one or more jet engines and can fly at high speeds, typically over long distances
propulsionn: the act or process of propelling or driving something forward, often using a motor, engine, or other mechanical means
razorn: a sharp blade used for shaving or cutting hair
beakn: the hard and pointed or curved mouse of a bird
formidableadj: causing fear, apprehension, or awe; difficult to deal with or overcome; capable of inspiring respect or admiration
predatorn: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
solitaryadj: existing, living, or doing without others
creaturen: a living being, especially an animal
suddenlyadv: quickly and unexpectedly
cephalopodn: marine mollusk such as an octopus or squid, characterized by a well-developed head, eyes, and tentacles (= long parts like arms)
neurosciencen: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
territoryn: an area under the control of a ruler or state
fascinatingadj: extremely interesting
interactv: to communicate or react with somebody
observev: 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
classicadj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
spotn: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
incorrectadj: not in accordance with fact or truth or not accurate
pluraln: the grammatical form of a noun or pronoun indicating that it refers to more than one thing or person
experimentn: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
chambern: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament
jugn: a container with a handle and spout used for pouring liquids, typically made of ceramics, glass, or metal; (verb) to cook something slowly in a covered container
aeratev: to introduce air or create air pockets in something, typically soil, water, or a substance, to enhance oxygen circulation or promote a desired chemical reaction
buddyn: a close friend; a partner, especially one of a pair or team
paln: a close friend
aggressv: to attack or threaten with violence or offense
defendv: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
offensen: an illegal act; a feeling of anger caused by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself; the action of attacking an enemy
boastfuladj: overly proud and talking too much about oneself and one’s achievements
definitelyadv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
obviousadj: easy to see, discover or understand
curlv: to form or make something form into a curved or spiral shape; (noun) a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles
initialadj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
defensiveadj: used or intended to protect someone or something against attack or aggression
pokev: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger
grabv: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
tentaclen: a flexible, mobile, and long arm-like organ used for feeling and holding things, catching food, or moving
wrestlingn: a sport in which two contestants grapple and try to throw each other to the ground
sidewaysadv: towards or from the side; with one side forward or to the front; (adjective, of movement) at an angle
criticn: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
flashn: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
sharplyadv: suddenly and to a great degree; in an aggressive manner
paralleladj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations
clashn: a fight or argument between two groups of people; a loud noise caused by striking against something
stringn: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
curiosityn: a strong desire to know or learn about something
unexpectedadj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
insightn: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
discoveryn: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
marineadj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
squidn: a sea creature with a long and soft body, large eyes, eight arms, and two tentacles (= long parts like arms), and that is sometimes used for food
communicatev: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
hoen: a garden tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle
crabn: a sea creature with two large claws and a flattened back (e.g., blue crab or king crab); a sour or grumpy person who is prone to complaining or criticizing
stretchv: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking