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contradiction | n: the assertion of the opposite of what has been said; opposition; denial | |
govern | v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services | |
queer | adj: strange or odd, typically in an interesting or attractive way | |
quantum | n: the smallest amount or unit of something, especially (electromagnetic) energy | |
physics | n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions | |
glorious | adj: having or deserving great admiration, praise, and honor; having great beauty and splendor | |
sect | n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream | |
stir | v: to mix a liquid or substance by using a spoon or something similar; to cause to be agitated, excited, or roused | |
Newtonian | adj: relating to Sir Isaac Newton or his laws of motion and universal gravitation | |
ostensible | adj: appearing or seeming to be true, genuine, or plausible, but not necessarily so; outwardly appearing or declared to be one thing while being something different or hidden | |
observable | adj: that can be noticed or seen | |
macro | n: (computing) a set of instructions that automate a frequently used series of keystrokes or mouse actions; (photography) a lens that allows you to take close-up photographs; (economics) a large-scale economic policy or system | |
formula | n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement | |
universe | n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy | |
physicist | n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics | |
atom | n: the smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element, composed of a nucleus and one or more electrons bound to the nucleus | |
neutron | n: a subatomic particle with no electric charge that is present in all atomic nuclei except those of ordinary hydrogen | |
proton | n: a very small particle with a positive charge equal to the negative charge of an electron that forms part of the nucleus of all atoms | |
electron | n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge | |
atomic | adj: of or relating to atom (= the smallest component of an element) | |
particle | n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance | |
boson | n: a type of subatomic particle that follows Bose-Einstein statistics, which determine how identical particles with integer spins behave | |
lepton | n: a subatomic particle that is one of the basic building blocks of matter, having little or no mass and carrying an electrical charge | |
quark | n: a type of elementary particle and a fundamental constituent of matter that make up the heavier elementary particles, such as protons, neutrons, etc.; fresh unripened cheese of a smooth texture made from pasteurized milk, a starter, and rennet | |
defy | v: to challenge or dare someone to do something; to resist or disobey a rule, decision, etc. | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
slit | n: a narrow cut or opening, often made by a sharp instrument or tool; (verb) to cut or make a long, narrow opening or incision in something, typically with a sharp instrument such as a knife or scissors | |
detect | v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc. | |
rev | n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
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 | |
abstract | adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence | |
core | n: the most essential or fundamental part of something | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
harmony | n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
coexist | v: to live or exist together at the same time in the same place | |
simultaneously | adv: at the same time | |
mischievous | adj: causing or showing a fondness for playfully causing trouble; harmful or troublesome, especially in a playful or amusing way | |
heaven | n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty | |
tongue | n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language | |
urge | v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist | |
repel | v: to force an attack or attacker to withdraw or retreat | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
variance | n: the fact or quality that two or more things are different, divergent, or inconsistent; a difference between conflicting facts, claims, or opinions | |
marine | adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there | |
aquatic | adj: growing or living in, on or near, or connected with water | |
interchange | n: an exchange of one thing for another, often involving a replacement or substitution; a meeting or intersection of two or more roads or routes | |
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 | |
fascist | adj: relating to or supporting fascism, which is a political ideology that emphasizes authoritarian government, nationalism, and suppression of political opposition and individual liberties | |
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 | |
rigid | adj: extremely strict and difficult to change or adapt; incapable of or resistant to bending | |
envision | v: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future | |
chaotic | adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing | |
multiplicity | n: a large number or variety of something; the quality or state of being multiple or manifold | |
whirl | v: to spin or turn rapidly; to move or be moved quickly in a circular manner; (noun) a spinning or rotating movement, often rapid or chaotic in nature | |
dervish | n: a Muslim ascetic who belongs to a Sufi order, known for their ecstatic dancing and other forms of physical and spiritual discipline | |
billow | v: to surge or rise in a large, swelling mass, especially of smoke or water; (noun) a large wave or swell of something, especially water or smoke | |
outdo | v: to do better than someone; to surpass | |
limp | adj: having no strength or energy; walking with difficulty because of pain, injury, or disability in one’s leg or foot | |
wrist | n: the joint between the hand and the forearm; the narrow part of the hand near this joint | |
twirl | v: to rotate rapidly around a central point; to spin or whirl around in a circular or spiral motion | |
imam | n: a religious leader of the Muslim community, especially the leader of a mosque and a community | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
costume | n: a set of clothes worn by an actor in a play or film or by a person representing a particular character or occupation | |
ritual | n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies | |
drag | v: to pull or haul with force | |
transcendentalism | n: a philosophical and literary movement of the mid-19th century that emphasized the spiritual and intuitive over the empirical and rational; valued individualism, nonconformity, and a connection with nature; prominent figures included Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau | |
pray | v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request | |
spiritual | adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
faith | n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc. | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
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 | |
matriarchy | n: a social system in which women hold the primary power and authority, typically in a family or clan setting | |
pronoun | n: a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence, such as “he,” “she,” “they,” or “it” | |
embody | v: to represent or exemplify something; to give tangible form to an abstract idea | |
contradict | v: to deny the truth of a statement by stating the opposite; to be in conflict with | |
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 | |
firm | adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company | |
bask | v: to expose oneself to warmth, sunlight, or enjoyment with a pleasant feeling of relaxation and contentment | |
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 | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers |