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depressedadj: sad and without any hope
decidev: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
featn: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
amazingadj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
bunchn: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
fann: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
balancen: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
payoutn: a large amount of money paid to someone, especially as a prize, reward, or settlement
buckn: a male deer; a unit of currency, especially the US dollar; a sudden jolt or movement; a young man; (verb) to resist or oppose something, such as an authority, trend, or convention
uploadv: to transfer digital data or files from a local computer or device to a remote server or network; the act of transferring such data or files
brandn: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
commercen: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
studion: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
creativeadj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
weirdadj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
downloadv: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device
replacev: to take the place of something
streamn: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
competitionn: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
afloatadj: floating or staying on the surface of a liquid or body of water; having enough money or resources to stay out of debt or financial trouble
appreciatev: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
contributev: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
snapshotn: an informal photograph, especially one taken quickly
dashboardn: a control panel set within the central console of a vehicle or small aircraft; a diagram that depicts critical information, typically one that provides a business overview
functionaladj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service
institutionalizev: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
independencen: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
comicadj: funny and making you laugh
revenuen: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
insufficientadj: not enough for a particular purpose
waxn: a substance that is solid at room temperature but becomes softer and more pliable when heated, often used in the production of candles, polishes, and cosmetics; (verb) to become large
cylindern: a solid or hollow geometric figure with two round ends and long straight sides, or an object shaped like this
phonographn: an early sound-reproducing machine that plays audio recordings, typically in the form of cylindrical or disc-shaped records; often referred to as an early version of the record player or gramophone
photographn: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
celluloidn: a transparent and highly flammable plastic material that was commonly used for making a photographic film, as well as for manufacturing objects like hair combs and other small items; often used as a term referring to motion pictures or the film industry
ephemeraladj: lasting or used for only a short time
symphonyn: a long musical composition in Western classical music for orchestra, usually with three or four main parts called movements
orchestran: a large group of musicians who play classical music together, usually with instruments such as strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion
infrastructuren: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
essentiallyadv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
industriousadj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
devotev: to commit or dedicate oneself or one’s time, effort, or energy to a particular task or purpose
brickn: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
mortarn: a mixture of cement, sand, and water used for binding building materials together; a heavy, deep bowl used to pound or grind substances
firmadj: 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
jeweln: a precious stone that is cut and polished for use in jewelry
manufacturev: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
chainn: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
distributev: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
monetizev: to earn money from something, such as an asset, business, etc.; to coin into money
schemen: an organized and often large-scale plan or arrangement for doing something
bypassn: an alternative road, channel, pipe, or connection that allows flow while the main one is closed or obstructed; (verb) to go past or round
contextn: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
excitev: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
experimentn: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
twitchv: to make a sudden and quick movement with a part of the body; (noun) a sudden, small, jerky movement of a muscle or part of the body
streamern: a person who broadcasts or live-streams video game play or other content over the internet; a type of decorative flag or banner that is typically long and narrow, often used for advertising or promotional purposes
appn: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
vlogn: (short for video blog) a personal online journal or diary that is expressed in recorded video form, typically using social media platforms
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
membershipn: the state of belonging to a group, a club, an organization, etc.
platformn: 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
salaryn: a fixed amount of money that employees, especially those who work in an office, receive for doing their job, usually paid every month
subscribev: to agree to receive or support something, often through payment or regular participation; to sign up for or enroll in something, such as a publication, service, or program
snapv: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands
categorizev: to put people or things into groups according to their features, types, etc.
legitimateadj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
launchv: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
expandv: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
additionn: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
financingn: the process of providing funds for running a business, activity, or project; the money for a business, activity, or project
journalistn: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
coveragen: the reporting or news of an important event, sports, subject, etc.; the amount, range, area, or quality of something that something provides
patronn: a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or activity; a loyal or regular customer of a particular shop, restaurant, etc.
educationaladj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
duon: a pair of two individuals or things, particularly performers who work together as a team or musical group
podcastn: a radio program made available in digital format that you can download from the Internet and play on a computer or music player
trapn: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
screenshotn: a digital photograph or image of what is displayed on a computer or electronic screen, often used for capturing and sharing information or documenting an issue or problem
bubblen: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
progressionn: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
cocktailn: a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice; an appetizer served as a first course at a meal
crankn: a mechanical device that converts rotary motion into linear motion or vice versa; an eccentric or unpredictable person
jackn: a mechanical device used for lifting or supporting heavy objects
soberadj: not drunk or affected by alcohol; dignified in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
immediatelyadv: now or without delay
stickv: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
earnestadj: characterized by sincere and severe conviction or effort; showing a deep and a genuine sense of purpose or commitment
cringev: to move back or away from someone or something because you are afraid or shocked; to shrink as in fear, disgust, or embarrassment
embarrassv: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
graduaten: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
viableadj: capable of being done as intended; able to succeed
sustainableadj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
professionn: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
awesomeadj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.