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textilen: any type of cloth made by weaving or felting or knitting
yarnn: a long, thin thread or fiber, typically made of wool or cotton, used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long, elaborate, or fictional story, often told informally or with exaggeration; (verb) to tell a long, often embellished story or to spin a tale
bombn: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
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
knitv: to make a garment or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or a machine
crochetn: a type of needlework or fabric-making that involves creating loops of thread or yarn with a hooked needle; an item or piece of clothing made using this technique
urbanadj: relating to or located in a town or city
environmentn: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
graffitin: writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place
specificallyadv: only associated with or meant for one thing
permissionn: consent or authorization given by someone in authority or by the owner of something, allowing someone to do something or allowing something to occur
sanctionn: official permission or approval for an action, especially an economic or political action by a government or international organization; a penalty or punishment imposed for breaking the law, rule, or agreement; (verb) to impose a penalty or punishment for breaking the law, rule, or agreement
ambitiousadj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth
visionn: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
grandeurn: the quality of being impressive or magnificent in appearance, size, or scope; the state of being majestic, impressive, or awe-inspiring
fuzzyadj: having a soft and indistinct outline or covered with fine, soft, and hairlike fibers
steeln: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
facaden: the face or front of a building, especially a large one; superficial or false appearance intended to conceal something unpleasant
wrapv: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
handlev: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
alphan: the first letter in the Greek alphabet; in social and group dynamics, the highest or most dominant member of a group or social hierarchy
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
intriguev: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone
domainn: a specific sphere of influence or control; a specific field of knowledge or expertise
polen: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something
scratchv: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
excitingadj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
smitev: to strike with a heavy blow or weapon; to defeat or conquer decisively; to afflict with sudden or severe pain or affliction
hookedadj: being caught or caught up in something; curved down like an eagle’s beak
seductiveadj: tempting or alluring attractively or persuasively; often used to describe a person, behavior, or idea that is intended to lure or entice someone into a specific action or belief
playgroundn: an area where many people go for recreation, especially at a school or in a park
enhancev: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
ordinaryadj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
mundaneadj: very ordinary and therefore lacking interest or excitement
uglyadj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
identityn: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
functionaladj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service
tailorn: a person who makes, alters, or repairs clothing professionally, typically working in a tailor shop or boutique; (verb) to customize, modify, or adapt something to suit a particular purpose, need, or individual
suitn: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for
inanimateadj: not having life or spirit; not animate
humorn: the quality of being amusing or funny; the liquid parts of the body
analyzev: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
reactv: to take action in response to something
digitaladj: 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
cravev: to have a strong desire for something; to long for or want intensely
desiren: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
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
sensitizev: to make someone or something more responsive to a particular stimulus or condition; to increase awareness or understanding of an issue, problem, or situation
developv: 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
billboardn: a large outdoor sign or display that is used for advertising, marketing, or public information, typically located along highways or main roads
advertisev: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it
giantadj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
complainv: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
stumblev: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily
gradualadj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
weirdadj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
curiosityn: a strong desire to know or learn about something
hydrantn: a pipe with a valve and spout, usually located on streets and used for drawing water, especially for firefighting purposes
large-scaleadj: involving many people or things and involving a lot of change or activity
insurmountableadj: impossible to overcome or conquer; too difficult or daunting to overcome
spotn: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
recognizev: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
definitelyadv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
witn: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
pursuev: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
craftn: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
grannyn: a grandmother; an older adult, especially one who is seen as conservative or cautious, often used as a term of affection or familiarity
unassumingadj: not arrogant, bold, or forward
conveyv: to express ideas, feelings, etc. so that it is known or understood by other people; to carry something from one place to another
possessv: to have or own something or to have as an attribute, knowledge, skill, etc.
discoveryn: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
muraladj: a large painting or other artwork that is applied directly to a wall or other surface
guiltyadj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
sweatn: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
supposev: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
mathematicsn: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
tightadj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
ponderv: to think deeply or carefully about something
seamlessadj: without spaces or breaks between one part and the next
borev: to make someone feel weary or uninterested, often by talking at length about uninteresting or mundane topics; to cause someone to feel bored or unengaged; (noun) a hole or tunnel drilled or dug into the ground, either for exploration or extraction of natural resources