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tweetn: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
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
vastadj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
involvev: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
straightforwardadj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity
calamityn: a serious event that causes damage, injury, or loss
innocuousadj: not harmful or dangerous; unlikely to cause injury or damage
unlikelyadj: not probable or likely to happen
normn: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
posev: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
threatn: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
landmarkn: a notable or important event, place, or achievement; a significant object or feature that serves as a reference point
reefn: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface
concertn: a musical performance given in public by one or more players or singers
attendv: to be present at an event, to go to a place
percentagen: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
roughlyadv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
weirdadj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
contextn: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
backgroundn: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
innocentadj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
guiltyadj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
abusen: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
relativeadj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
trendn: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
memen: a cultural idea, value, or pattern of behavior that is passed from one generation to another by imitation rather than genetic means; (as an Internet meme) an image, a video, a piece of text, etc. that is remixed, copied, and circulated in a shared cultural experience online
greetv: to say hello to someone; to express welcome on meeting someone
referv: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
encounterv: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
role-playv: to act out or play a particular role, situation, or scenario, typically as part of a training or educational process or as a form of entertainment; (noun) an activity in which people act out or assume the roles of characters or situations, often for learning, practicing, or entertainment
abusiveadj: involving or characterized by harmful or offensive treatment, language, or behavior; using physical, emotional, or verbal force to control or harm someone else
techniquen: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
accurateadj: correct and exact in all details
determinantn: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
definitelyadv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
spamn: unwanted email, usually of advertising material sent out in bulk
engagev: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
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
mockupn: a full-scale or scaled-down model or representation of a design or concept, typically used for demonstration, evaluation, or testing purposes before the final product is produced
automaticallyadv: without needing a direct human control
suspendv: to stop something from continuing or being in force or effect, either temporarily or permanently; to hang something freely
engagingadj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
overheadn: the expense of maintaining something that is involved in operating a business, such as rent and heating; (adverb) above your head; in the sky
mistakenlyadv: in a mistaken or incorrect way; wrongly
staken: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
exhibitv: to show something in public for people to enjoy or to provide them with information
indicativeadj: serving as a sign or indication of something; expressing or showing something directly; characteristic of a particular group or situation
phishingn: the act of attempting to trick individuals into divulging sensitive information or clicking on a malicious link by posing as a trustworthy entity in emails, texts, or other forms of communications
bystandern: a person who witnesses an event or situation but does not actively participate or intervene
rallyv: a public meeting of a group of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
violentadj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
protestn: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
gamblev: to take risky action in the hope of being successful; to play or game for money or other stakes
silentadj: without any or little sound
crucialadj: extremely vital or necessary
evaluatev: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
parametern: a numerical or other measurable factors that characterize a system or set of data
predictv: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
unexpectedadj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
amazingadj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
awesomeadj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
pausev: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
horribleadj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
visualizev: to form a mental image or concept of something; to make something visible
catastrophen: a sudden event that causes extreme ruin and misfortune
inherentadj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
cognitiveadj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
dissonancen: a lack of harmony or agreement between people or things; a harsh or discordant combination of sounds
vowv: to make a promise or commitment, usually formal and solemn
nuptialadj: relating to a wedding, marriage, or marital union; being used or done as part of a wedding ceremony
benignadj: kind and gentle; not harmful or malicious
possibilityn: a chance that something may happen or be true
geologyn: a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
smartphonen: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
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
additionn: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
equivalentn: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
specificallyadv: only associated with or meant for one thing
associatev: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
assumev: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
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
decisionn: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
stripv: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
backwardadv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
worldviewn: a particular philosophy or cognitive orientation of life or conception of the world
gloomyadj: characterized by a lack of light or sunshine, resulting in a dark or dim atmosphere; feeling despondent, dismal, or melancholy
interactionn: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
oddsn: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen