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terrorism | n: the use of violence to attain political or religious goals or to compel a government to act | |
frank | adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression | |
sincere | adj: (of a person, feelings, or behavior) open and genuine; not deceitful | |
techno | n: a style of electronic dance music that originated in Detroit in the 1980s and is characterized by a repetitive, synthesized beat and minimalist sound effects; the use of advanced technology or techniques in a particular field | |
utopia | n: an ideal and perfect society in which all social and political problems have been solved, and all members live in harmony and prosperity | |
enforcement | n: the act of ensuring that rules, regulations, or laws are obeyed or implemented; the act of applying force or pressure to compel compliance with rules or laws | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
undercover | adj: carried out or conducted in secret, with one’s true identity or purpose concealed; disguised, incognito | |
investigator | n: a person whose job is to conduct an investigation or inquiry into something, often to gather information or evidence | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
belly | n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft | |
criminal | n: a person who has committed a crime | |
terror | n: intense fear; a state of intense fear or alarm | |
educational | adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction | |
observation | n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone | |
flip | v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion | |
marvel | n: someone something that causes feelings of wonder or surprise | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
awesome | adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc. | |
suicide | n: the act of killing yourself intentionally | |
bomb | n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something | |
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 | |
patrol | n: the act of guarding an area or conducting surveillance of an area to maintain order, perform security functions, or prevent crime; a group of officers or soldiers that conducts such an operation | |
gang | n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity | |
deploy | v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
encrypt | v: to convert information or data into a code, thereby making it unreadable without a key or password; to conceal or obscure information in a way that makes it inaccessible to unauthorized persons | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
consistent | adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc. | |
underestimate | v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is | |
increasingly | adv: more and more | |
unintended | adj: not planned or meant | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
explosive | adj: easily able or likely to shatter violently or burst apart; sudden and loud | |
grenade | n: a hand-held explosive device designed to be thrown or projected toward a target and detonate upon impact or after a specified time | |
innocent | adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge | |
artillery | n: large-caliber guns used in warfare, typically operated by a crew and mounted on wheels or in a fixed position; any military weapons, equipment, or vehicles that are operated by a special branch or unit of the armed forces | |
operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
victim | n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event | |
slaughter | n: the killing of a large number of animals or people brutally and indiscriminately; a violent and bloody event that results in the death of many individuals | |
satellite | n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc. | |
imagery | n: the use of words or pictures in books, photographs, paintings, etc., that produces pictures in the minds of people; the ability to form mental images of things or events | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
goggle | v: to look at someone or something with amazement; to look stupidly; (noun, plural) tight-fitting spectacles that are worn to prevent particulates, water, or chemicals from striking the eyes | |
monitor | v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
unparalleled | adj: without parallel, equal in size, amount, quality, etc.; better or worse than any other | |
situ | adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance | |
awareness | n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important | |
tactical | adj: relating to or constituting actions, plans, or strategies designed to achieve a particular purpose, especially an aggressive or political purpose; characterized by calculated planning, organization, and effectiveness | |
advantage | n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
siege | n: the surrounding of a place and isolating it by an army to defeat those defending it | |
suite | n: a set of rooms designated for a particular purpose or activity, especially a set of rooms in a hotel or private residence used as a living unit; a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected; the group following and attending to some important person | |
identification | n: the act or process of recognizing, proving, or designating someone or something | |
operative | n: a person engaged in or associated with operational work, especially one who performs labor for wages; a person actively involved in a particular field or pursuit; (adjective) functioning or working effectively; engaged in or involved with a particular activity or enterprise | |
hostage | n: a person who is held by another as security, typically to fulfill certain conditions or demands; a person who is forcibly confined or controlled | |
heavyset | adj: having a solid, larger, and often heavy body or physique; stout or stocky | |
bald | adj: having no hair on the head; having a smooth, shiny scalp with no hair | |
doe | n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit | |
wealth | n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns | |
businessperson | n: a person who is engaged in business, typically as an owner or executive | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
privacy | n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people | |
engine | n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
dependent | adj: relying on someone or something else for support or aid | |
witness | n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident | |
mess | n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy | |
grave | n: a place where a dead body is buried, typically marked by a headstone or other memorial; a very serious, solemn, or important matter; (verb) to carve, cut, or etch a design, inscription, or mark onto a hard surface, such as stone or metal; (adjective) serious, solemn, or weighty in nature | |
standstill | n: a complete halt in movement or activity, especially due to an obstruction or lack of resources | |
radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
exponential | adj: becoming more and more rapid; of or involving mathematical exponents | |
evil | adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people | |
paradigm | n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
commit | v: to do something illegal or wrong | |
moving | adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy | |
hack | v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks | |
incident | n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens | |
humanity | n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc. | |
avenue | n: a wide road in a town or city, especially with trees or tall buildings on both sides; a line of approach | |
exploit | v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc. | |
cute | adj: attractive, especially in a childlike or youthful way | |
quadcopter | n: a type of drone that is driven by four rotors, which enable vertical takeoff and landing, hovering, and agile movement in multiple directions | |
swarm | n: a group of many things, such as insects, fishes, etc., in the air or water or on the ground | |
drumstick | n: a thin stick used to strike a drum to produce a sound | |
surveillance | n: the act of carefully monitoring a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed or expected | |
protest | n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
firearm | n: a weapon that is designed to be fired and uses an explosive charge to propel a projectile, such as a bullet or a shell | |
automatic | adj: able to work or operate with little or no direct human control; independent of external control | |
chase | v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes | |
adapt | v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment | |
recreation | n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place | |
arrest | v: to take into custody | |
affiliate | v: to officially connect or associate with a larger, more established organization; to work or act as a subsidiary of a larger organization; (noun) a person, organization, or entity that is associated with, connected to, or officially attached to another organization or entity | |
drone | n: a low continuous humming noise; someone who takes more time than necessary; a pilot-less aerial vehicle that is operated by remote control | |
aircraft | n: any vehicle that can fly and carry things or passengers, such as a plane or helicopter | |
introduction | n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market | |
metal | n: a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity, and often used as a structural material, a conductor of heat or electricity, or for decorative purposes | |
concrete | adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement | |
precision | n: the quality or condition of being exact and accurate | |
strap | n: a long, narrow strip or belt of leather, fabric, or another material used for binding, fastening, or supporting something or someone; a band or string that attaches one object to another, often used to secure items during transport | |
strict | adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc. | |
bullet | n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
implication | n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something | |
security | n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
await | v: to wait or stay ready for something; to expect or anticipate something | |
troubling | adj: causing distress, anxiety, worry, or concern; disturbing; causing problems or difficulties | |
cyborg | n: a being that is part human and part machine or technology, often created through the integration of electronic and mechanical devices | |
cochlea | n: a spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that is responsible for hearing; it contains sensory hair cells that convert vibrations into electrical signals that are sent to the brain for interpretation | |
implant | v: to insert or fix an artificial device in a person’s body; to put an idea, attitude, etc., firmly in the mind | |
diabetes | n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood | |
pump | v: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities | |
pacemaker | n: a small electronic device that is implanted in the chest to regulate the heartbeat of people with certain heart conditions; a person or thing that sets the pace or rhythm for others | |
defibrillator | n: a medical device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore normal rhythm in cases of cardiac arrest or other serious heart conditions | |
physician | n: a medical doctor who practices medicine | |
distance | n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
patient | n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic | |
cellular | adj: of or connected with the cells of animals or plants; of or connected with a mobile telephone system that uses several short-range radio stations instead of wires | |
silicon | n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers | |
software | n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs | |
abuse | n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner | |
synthetic | adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
neat | adj: clean or tidy, with everything in its place | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
narcotic | n: a drug or substance that dulls the senses and induces a state of lethargy or sleep; a drug that is illegal or highly regulated for medical use due to its ability to cause addiction or harm | |
marijuana | n: a psychoactive drug derived from the Cannabis plant, used for medicinal or recreational purposes; a drug that is illegal in some countries and states but legal in others for specific purposes | |
poppy | n: a plant with large, showy flowers of various colors, including red, pink, yellow, and white, and a capsule containing small seeds, and some species of poppy are used to produce opium and its derivatives | |
coca | n: a plant native to South America whose leaves are used in the production of cocaine and other stimulants; a drink made from the leaves of this plant | |
gene | n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein. | |
yeast | n: a type of fungus that is used in making alcoholic drinks such as beer and wine or to make bread rise | |
cocaine | n: a highly addictive stimulant drug that is derived from the leaves of the coca plant, often used recreationally for its euphoric effects but also used in medicine as a local anesthetic and vasoconstrictor | |
sequence | n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order | |
genome | n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things | |
precipitously | adv: steeply or abruptly; quickly or suddenly, often referring to a dramatic change or decline | |
proceeding | n: an event or series of events that happen as part of a larger process or action; an official record of legal or administrative action or meeting | |
pace | n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes | |
significance | n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy | |
cyber | adj: relating to or involving computers, computer networks, or virtual reality | |
virus | n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants | |
enhance | v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something | |
Ebola | n: a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease that causes severe fever and internal bleeding, primarily occurring in remote areas of Central and West Africa | |
anthrax | n: a serious bacterial infection caused by Bacillus anthracis that can affect both humans and animals; it is characterized by a range of symptoms, including skin blisters, fever, and difficulty breathing, and can be fatal if left untreated | |
influenza | n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics | |
avian | adj: relating to or characteristic of birds | |
potent | adj: having great power, influence, or effect; highly effective or influential; having the ability to cause change or produce a particular result | |
mortality | n: the quality or state of being subject to death | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
genetic | adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes | |
pandemic | n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area | |
accomplishment | n: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training | |
openly | adv: without hiding any of your feelings, opinions, or facts; frankly and trustfully | |
cancer | n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells | |
treatment | n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness. | |
intact | adj: undamaged and complete | |
personalize | v: to make something or an experience specific to an individual or group, often through adding personal details or tailoring it to their preferences or needs; to add personal details or information to something | |
bioweapon | n: a biological agent or toxin that is intentionally used as a weapon to cause harm or death to humans, animals, or plants and to disrupt social, economic, or political stability | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
tweet | n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
apocalyptic | adj: describing severe damage and destruction in past or future events, or the end of the world | |
threat | n: 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 | |
glob | n: a small, round mass or lump; a drop or blob of liquid or viscous substance | |
fence | n: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property | |
outdated | adj: no longer useful or valid because of being old-fashioned | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
president | n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc. | |
prime | adj: main or most important; basic; (prime number, noun) a natural number greater than 1 that cannot be formed by multiplying two smaller natural numbers (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7, 11 and 13) | |
minister | n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department | |
hermetic | adj: completely sealed or airtight, often used to describe a container or space; having a mysterious or hard-to-understand quality, often used to describe a text or idea that is difficult to interpret or decode | |
sealed | adj: closed or secured with | |
bubble | n: 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 | |
trivial | adj: of little value or importance | |
penetration | n: the act or process of penetrating or entering something, often forcefully or with difficulty; the depth or extent to which something has been entered or understood | |
controversial | adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
organ | n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job | |
corruption | n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power | |
journalist | n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media | |
crowdsourcing | n: the practice of obtaining needed services, ideas, or content by enlisting the services of a large number of people, either paid or unpaid, typically via the internet | |
dictator | n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force | |
dramatic | adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement | |
rack | n: a framework or support structure used to hold or display objects; a set of interconnected shelves or compartments used for storage; a source of torture, distress, or mental anguish | |
relate | v: 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 | |
murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
killing | n: the act of causing death; a sudden and intense force or effect that causes significant damage or destruction; a situation where someone is making a substantial amount of money or experiencing significant financial success | |
afford | v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something | |
bury | v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb | |
marked | adj: having a noticeable feature or distinctive quality; easily noticeable or obvious | |
ineffective | adj: not producing any significant or intended effect or result | |
dawn | n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
assure | v: to give confidence or reassurance to someone; to convince or guarantee someone that something will happen or that something is true | |
elite | adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society | |
agent | n: a person who represents and negotiates on behalf of someone else, such as a literary agent or talent agent; (of chemistry and medicine) a substance that brings about a chemical or physical effect; (of computer science) a piece of software that performs a task autonomously | |
ordinary | adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree | |
approaching | adj: drawing nearer in time or space; coming close to someone or something | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
virtually | adv: almost completely | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
aft | adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle | |
professional | adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful |