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observation | n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone | |
supreme | adj: highest in rank, level, or importance | |
irony | n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect | |
promote | v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank | |
zip | n: a fastener made of interlocking teeth or ridges that is used to join two edges or pieces of fabric; a sound or motion that resembles the sound made by a zipper when it is pulled; (of a computer) a popular file compression and archiving format; (short for Zone Improvement Plan) a system of postal codes used in the United States to help facilitate mail delivery more efficiently | |
studio | n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company | |
chunk | n: a thick and solid mass or piece of something | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
makeup | n: colored substances used on someone’s face to improve or change their appearance | |
stick | v: 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 | |
fast-forward | v: to advance or move forward in time or progress, particularly in a rapid or accelerated manner; to increase the playback speed of a recording | |
obsess | v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else | |
cram | v: to force or try to fit a large amount of information into a short time, especially in preparation for an examination; to force or try to fit a large amount of something into a small space | |
phrase | n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together | |
fishery | n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish | |
toss | v: to throw something carelessly with a light motion | |
instant | adj: happening immediately, with no delay | |
gratification | n: the feeling of being pleased or satisfied as a result of achieving something or having something you want | |
dial | v: to adjust or set the controls of a machine or device by turning a controller called dial; (noun) a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called | |
gym | n: a place equipped for exercise and other physical training | |
advertise | v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it | |
yoga | n: a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, which is widely practiced for health and relaxation | |
starve | v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance | |
professional | adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful | |
salute | v: to show respect or recognition for someone or something, often by making a gesture or performing an action; to greet or acknowledge someone in a formal or ceremonious way | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
amuse | v: to entertain or divert the mind; to make someone laugh | |
headlong | adv: with great speed or force; in a rush, or without caution | |
sight | n: the ability to see; anything that is seen | |
damage | v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity | |
roadrunner | n: a bird belonging to the cuckoo family, commonly found in arid regions of North America, known for its rapid running ability | |
marinade | n: a liquid mixture of herbs, spices, oil, and vinegar or citrus juice used to flavor and tenderize meat or fish before cooking; a soaking or immersion in this mixture | |
toll | n: money that you have to pay to use a particular road, bridge, etc.; (verb) to ring slowly | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. | |
diet | n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
alert | v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action | |
burnout | n: the state of being exceedingly exhausted or unwell, either physically or mentally, as a result of overworking | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
patience | n: the ability to remain calm and composed in the face of adversity, delay, or frustration; the capacity to tolerate or endure difficult or unpleasant situations without becoming upset or angry | |
tranquility | n: a state of calmness or peacefulness; absence of agitation, disturbance, or turbulence; a peaceful or serene environment | |
bedtime | n: the time at which a person typically goes to bed and prepares to sleep; the period just before bedtime, which may involve routines or activities that are intended to promote relaxation or sleepiness | |
skip | v: to move along lightly and quickly, making a step from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce; to intentionally fail to do something which would normally do | |
paragraph | n: a distinct section of a piece of writing intended to separate ideas, usually consisting of at least one sentence and beginning on a new line | |
quarrel | n: an argument or dispute between two or more people | |
relax | v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer | |
intimate | adj: having a very close friendship, personal | |
tender | adj: gentle and delicate; showing care and consideration for others; easily injured or hurt; offering a bid or proposal in the process of negotiation | |
gladiator | n: a person who fought in ancient Rome’s public contests, typically armed with weapons and wearing armor to entertain audiences | |
clash | n: a fight or argument between two groups of people; a loud noise caused by striking against something | |
scan | v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information | |
tip | n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services | |
refer | v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support | |
wince | v: to make a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement due to pain, distress, or embarrassment; (noun) a facial expression or bodily gesture of pain, discomfort, or embarrassment in response to an unpleasant or unwelcome stimulus | |
reaction | n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others | |
reflex | n: an automatic and unthinking response to a particular stimulus; a physical reaction to external stimuli | |
hallelujah | n: an exclamation of praise or thanksgiving, particularly in religious contexts; a song or composition expressing such praise or worship | |
bulb | n: a rounded underground storage organ of some plants from which the plant grows; the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball | |
byte | n: a unit of digital information that consists of 8 bits, typically used to represent a single character of text or a small amount of computer code | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
investigate | v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
desirable | adj: worth having or achieving; pleasing, attractive, or sought after | |
accelerate | v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly | |
suspect | v: to consider anything to be actual or probable | |
rear | adj: at, toward, or near the back part of something; (verb) to look after a child until it is an adult | |
urbanization | n: the process of population growth and physical expansion of cities, often involving increased migration from rural areas and the development of urban infrastructure and culture | |
consumerism | n: a cultural and economic ideology that places a high value on the consumption and acquisition of goods and services, often associating personal identity or success with material possessions | |
nub | n: the central and most important point or core; a small, pointed piece or protuberance | |
cult | n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices | |
cycle | n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle | |
moving | adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy | |
unhurried | adj: not feeling rushed | |
renew | v: to begin or resume something again after an interruption | |
refreshing | adj: providing a sense of renewal, revitalization, or invigoration; pleasantly rejuvenating or reenergizing; offering relief or respite from fatigue or monotony | |
linear | adj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph | |
finite | adj: having a limit or restriction of size, time, etc. | |
drain | v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
equation | n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign | |
scarce | adj: not abundant or plentiful, and therefore not easy to find or obtain | |
incidentally | adv: by the way; as an aside or in passing | |
nonetheless | adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless | |
mindset | n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
backlash | n: a strong negative reaction to something; a movement back from an impact | |
unthinkable | adj: too unlikely or shocking to imagine or accept | |
conventional | adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc. | |
wisdom | n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
cauldron | n: a large metal pot or kettle used for cooking or boiling liquids, often associated with witches or magic in folklore or mythology | |
decelerate | v: to slow down or reduce the speed of something; to decrease in speed | |
movement | n: 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 | |
permit | v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization | |
hypocrisy | n: the practice of engaging in the same behavior or activity for which one criticizes another or the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one’s behavior does not conform | |
overview | n: a general description or summary of a subject | |
sensible | adj: having good sense or judgment; reasonable; practical; marked by a perception of the importance or seriousness of something | |
cultivate | v: to prepare and foster land for growing crops or plants | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
pace | n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes | |
explosion | n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction | |
organic | adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals | |
Renaissance | n: a new growth in activity or enthusiasm in anything, particularly art, literature, or music | |
illustration | n: a picture or diagram in a book, magazine, or newspaper that is used to explain or decorate the text; the act or process of explaining something | |
desperate | adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
timetable | n: a schedule or plan that shows the times at which particular events or activities are intended to occur; a list of train, bus, or airplane departures and arrivals | |
rhythm | n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing | |
rethink | v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it | |
organ | n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job | |
urban | adj: relating to or located in a town or city | |
landscape | n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance | |
encourage | v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do | |
curb | v: to restrain, limit, or control something; to reduce or put a stop to something undesirable; (noun) the raised edge or barrier along the edge of a street, road, or sidewalk | |
traffic | n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time | |
bench | n: a long, flat surface, often elevated and supported by legs, used for sitting, working, or displaying objects; persons who administer justice | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
declaration | n: a formal or explicit statement or announcement | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
disillusion | v: to disappoint someone or something because you found that something you believed in or hoped for was not as it seemed | |
mentality | n: the characteristic way of thinking or mindset of an individual or group; the mental attitude or outlook that influences behavior, choices, and opinions | |
complementary | adj: serving to complete or enhance something in a way that is suitable or pleasing | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
tap | v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc. | |
gentle | adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild | |
holistic | adj: relating to or dealing with the whole of something rather than just its parts | |
healing | n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
jury | n: a group of people called upon to render a verdict or judgment in a legal trial; a group of people chosen for a special purpose or task | |
therapy | n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc. | |
doubt | n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is | |
enema | n: a medical procedure in which a liquid solution is introduced into the rectum or colon to cleanse, lubricate, or administer medication, often used as a treatment or a means of preparing for certain medical procedures | |
mainstream | n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people | |
approval | n: the belief that someone or something is good or acceptable | |
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. | |
acupuncture | n: a traditional Chinese medical practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate energy flow and promote healing; a form of alternative medicine | |
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 | |
relaxation | n: a state of being free from tension, stress, or anxiety; a condition of being relaxed, calm, and comfortable; a period of rest or leisure | |
chip | n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
awful | adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant | |
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 | |
intent | n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something | |
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 | |
orgasm | n: the peak of sexual pleasure during sexual activity, which typically involves intense physical and emotional sensations | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
spiritual | adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things | |
buildup | n: the accumulation or increase of something over time | |
bang | v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise | |
buck | n: 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 | |
eloquent | adj: able to speak or write clearly and impressively | |
praise | n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something | |
sting | v: to cause a sharp, painful sensation or injury with a poison, venom, or other substance or by a physical action such as a bite or prick | |
flock | n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds | |
workshop | n: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group | |
brake | n: a device used to slow or stop a moving vehicle, typically by applying pressure to the wheels | |
launch | v: 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 | |
notable | adj: worthy of attention or notice; remarkable or significant; deserving to be recognized or remembered | |
exception | n: something that is not included in a general rule or pattern; a person or thing that is excluded or stands apart from others | |
improvisation | n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation | |
productivity | n: the state or quality of being productive; the rate at which a company or individual produces goods or services, often measured in terms of output per unit of input, such as labor, capital, or time | |
rigid | adj: extremely strict and difficult to change or adapt; incapable of or resistant to bending | |
notably | adv: particularly; especially; in a way that is worthy of attention | |
economy | n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel | |
workaholic | n: a person who is addicted to work; a person who works excessively | |
rank | n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others | |
competitive | adj: involving competition or competitiveness | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
weep | v: to cry tears because of sadness, rage, or pain | |
envy | v: to experience a feeling of jealousy or resentment towards someone because of their possessions, qualities, or achievements; to desire to have something that someone else has; (noun) a feeling of resentment or jealousy towards someone else’s perceived advantage or success | |
micro | n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth | |
unplug | v: to disconnect the plug of electrical equipment from the electricity supply | |
laptop | n: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap | |
recharge | v: to restore the energy or power of something by supplying it with more energy or power; to refresh or renew oneself by rest or sleep | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
slide | v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
overwork | v: to work excessively hard or too much; the condition of working excessively or beyond one’s capacity, leading to fatigue, stress, and illness | |
childhood | n: the state or time of being a child | |
amaze | v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration | |
tutor | n: a person who teaches or gives private instruction in a particular subject or skill | |
extracurricular | adj: outside the regular curriculum or program of courses | |
conceive | v: to have or develop an idea, a plan, etc. in mind; to become pregnant | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
heartrending | adj: causing intense sorrow, grief, or anguish; deeply moving or distressing; capable of eliciting or arousing strong emotional responses | |
adolescent | n: a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult | |
hover | v: to stay in one place in the air | |
plead | v: to make a serious and urgent request or appeal, especially for help or mercy | |
par | n: a state of being equal to someone or something | |
throttle | v: to control or restrict the flow or speed of something, such as an engine or a person’s actions; to strangle or choke someone or something; (noun) a mechanism or device that controls the flow of fuel or power to an engine, regulating its speed or power output | |
treadmill | n: a piece of exercise equipment consisting of a moving belt on which the user walks, jogs, or runs in place; a monotonous, repetitive task or activity that feels like it is going nowhere, much like a person walking on a treadmill | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
ban | v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something | |
decompress | v: to reduce the pressure or tension on something or someone | |
develop | v: 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 | |
pile | n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money | |
fee | n: a sum of money charged for a particular service | |
achieve | v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do | |
freak | n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected | |
headmaster | n: the chief administrator or principal of a school or educational institution, typically in charge of its daily operation and management | |
mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
reveal | v: to make known or disclose something that was previously hidden, secret, or unknown; to unveil or show something that was concealed or not visible | |
elite | adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society | |
cite | v: to refer to something such as a passage, book, etc. as evidence for a theory or as a reason why something has happened | |
hothouse | n: a heated and artificially controlled environment used for the cultivation of plants or the raising of animals; a place of intense activity or pressure; (verb) to push or force its rapid growth or development, typically in a controlled or intensely managed environment | |
caliber | n: a level of excellence or worth of someone or something; diameter of a tube or gun barrel | |
stud | n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support | |
jam | n: a situation in which something becomes stuck because of a dense crowd of people, vehicles, etc.; a preserve of crushed fruit | |
spark | v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity | |
ivy | n: an evergreen climbing or ground-creeping woody plant that often grows up trees or buildings | |
league | n: an association of sports teams who compete against each other; an obsolete unit of distance of variable length, equal to about 3 miles or 4,000 meters | |
instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence of something | |
undergraduate | n: a student who is studying for their first degree at a university or other higher education institution | |
freshman | n: a first-year student, typically in college or high school | |
savor | v: to enjoy or appreciate something fully; to relish or delight in something delicious or enjoyable; to preserve or season with a savory flavor | |
exclamation | n: a sudden outcry or shout, especially one expressing strong emotion | |
sham | n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not | |
highway | n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities | |
adrenaline | n: (also “epinephrine”) a substance secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress, which makes the heart beat faster and prepares the body to react to danger | |
metaphysics | n: the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature and the first principles of reality, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, identity, time, and space | |
dimension | n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length | |
distract | v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do | |
politician | n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc. | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
behalf | n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone | |
taboo | adj: prohibited or restricted by social custom | |
erect | v: to construct or build something; to cause to rise; (adjective) upright or vertical | |
byword | n: a word or phrase that has become widely known and recognized as a symbol of a particular quality or characteristic; a person who is widely known for a particular trait or characteristic | |
slacker | n: a person who is lazy or avoids work and responsibilities; someone who lacks motivation or ambition | |
synonymous | adj: having the same or a similar meaning as another word or phrase | |
tackle | v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation | |
revolutionary | adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change | |
uplift | n: the process of raising land to a higher elevation, or the result of this process; (verb) fill with high spirits | |
brigade | n: a military unit typically consisting of several battalions, usually commanded by a brigadier general; a group of people organized for a particular purpose or activity | |
gusto | n: great enthusiasm, enjoyment, and vigor in doing something; zest or keenness | |
corporate | adj: of or relating to a large company | |
leadership | n: the ability, act, or status of leading a group of people or an organization | |
organization | n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose | |
chain | n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle | |
shifting | adj: constantly changing or moving | |
gear | n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose | |
encouraging | adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring | |
verge | n: the point at which something is about to happen or where something begins; the edge or margin of something, particularly a physical boundary or border | |
leap | v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward | |
embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection | |
debate | n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives | |
resound | v: to make a loud, deep sound that echoes | |
exhibit | v: to show something in public for people to enjoy or to provide them with information | |
reform | n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem | |
rehabilitate | v: to restore to good health or physical condition; to help someone return to a normal life, especially after a period of illness, addiction, or imprisonment | |
journalist | n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media | |
buzz | v: to make a continuous, low humming sound such as the one bee makes; an exciting and active atmosphere | |
squash | v: to forcefully crush or flatten something; to suppress, stifle, or defeat an idea or opposition forcefully | |
tortoise | n: a slow-moving, herbivorous reptile characterized by a hard shell that protects its body; many species of tortoise are long-lived and have lifespans of over 100 years | |
overload | v: to put too much a load in or on something | |
gratuitous | adj: given or done without charge or payment | |
default | v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options | |
chariot | n: a two-wheeled horse-drawn battle vehicle used in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome for warfare and racing | |
drawing | n: the act of making a picture with a pencil, pen, or other instruments on paper, cardboard, or other material | |
tick | n: a light, sharp, repetitive sound or action; a mark indicating that something is correct or has been done; any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis | |
upshot | n: the outcome or consequence of something, especially a complex or lengthy process or event; the result or conclusion that is reached | |
productive | adj: resulting in or making a lot or a significant amount of something, especially something of value | |
litmus | n: a type of paper or solution used to test the acidity or basicity of a substance, typically by changing color when exposed to an acidic or basic solution | |
ping | v: to make a high-pitched, ringing sound; to send a brief electronic message or signal to another computer or device to check its availability or connection status | |
tempo | n: the speed at which a piece of music is performed | |
internal | adj: of or relating to the inside of something | |
schedule | n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
playground | n: an area where many people go for recreation, especially at a school or in a park | |
bother | v: to disturb, annoy, or cause inconvenience or worry to someone; to take the trouble or effort to do something | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
dread | v: to be very afraid of or worried about something that is going to happen or that might happen | |
reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. | |
cherish | v: to hold someone or something dear; to feel or show affection for someone or something | |
packed | adj: extremely full of people; very crowded | |
downstairs | adv: on or to a lower or ground floor of a building | |
staple | adj: essential, crucial, or regularly used |