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dabblev: to engage in an activity in a casual or superficial way; to dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid
curatorn: a person whose job is to manage the objects or artworks in a museum, art gallery, etc.
architecturen: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
modernadj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
spongen: a soft material with many microscopic pores that can absorb a large amount of liquid and is used for washing and cleaning
absorbv: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
transformv: to change in outward structure or looks;
opportuneadj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
curaten: a clergyman who is in charge of a parish; a person in charge of a museum, gallery, or church, responsible for the care and display of its collections and exhibitions; (verb) to carefully select, organize, and maintain items in a collection, exhibition, or presentation
previewn: an early look or showing of a movie, book, or other creative work before its official release or presentation; a brief overview or introduction of something
exhibitionn: a public event or display of works of art, scientific or industrial objects, or other items of interest, usually held in a museum or art gallery
elasticadj: flexible, resilient, or adaptable; (noun) a stretchy material or band that can be stretched and then returned to its original shape; something that is flexible and adaptable
decidev: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
involvev: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
revolutionn: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
rhythmn: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing
pacen: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
zonen: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
multitaskingn: the ability to do more than one task at the same time; the state of doing more than one task at the same time
automaticallyadv: without needing a direct human control
stretchv: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
nonethelessadv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless
exceptionaladj: standing out from others in a noteworthy or superior way, unusually good or impressive; representing an exception or deviation from the norm
viewpointn: a way of thinking about a specific subject; a place from which something can be viewed, especially in an area of natural beauty
resistancen: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
clogv: to obstruct or block up (a passage, pipe, or system) with an accumulation of thick or sticky matter; to impede or hinder the progress or movement of something
mechanismn: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
malaisen: a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify
discomfortn: a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally or being embarrassed; a slight pain
elasticityn: the ability of a material to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed; flexibility; adaptability to change
cherishv: to hold someone or something dear; to feel or show affection for someone or something
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
displayv: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
slidev: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
relationn: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
Renaissancen: a new growth in activity or enthusiasm in anything, particularly art, literature, or music
giganticadj: extremely large
historicadj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
peterv: to fail or lose power, efficiency, or value gradually before coming to an end
nanoscaleadj: on a scale that can be measured in nanometres (= one billionth of a meter); on a very small scale
quantumn: the smallest amount or unit of something, especially (electromagnetic) energy
physicsn: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
renewv: to begin or resume something again after an interruption
passionn: intense, driving, or overpowering feeling or conviction
atomn: the smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element, composed of a nucleus and one or more electrons bound to the nucleus
tinkerv: to make repairs, adjustments, or improvements to something, especially in an experimental or makeshift way
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
affairn: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
cultivatev: to prepare and foster land for growing crops or plants
foundern: a person who establishes an organization, institution, or business; the structural component of a ship or boat that provides stability and resistance against capsizing
seedn: a small, hard, often round, a reproductive structure that contains a plant’s genetic material and is capable of growing into a new plant
multimediaadj: relating to or involving the use or combination of several different media or communication formats, such as text, graphics, audio, and video
salonn: a place for social gathering, especially for exchanging ideas and discussing artistic or cultural matters; a place of beauty treatment, such as a hair salon
apologyn: an act of saying or writing that you are sorry for something that has been done wrong or that causes a trouble
festn: a festive celebration, often one that lasts for several days and involves music, food, and other forms of entertainment
elegantadj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement
equationn: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign
collaboratev: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
physicistn: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics
architectn: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
installationn: the act or process of fixing furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; the act or process of putting into an office or a position
serpentineadj: characterized by twists, turns, or curves shaped like a snake; sly, cunning, or devious in behavior or expression
possibilityn: a chance that something may happen or be true
sectn: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
instancen: a particular example or single occurrence of something
stimmingn: a behavior often exhibited by individuals on the autism spectrum characterized by repetitive bodily movements or sounds, such as hand flapping or rocking, often used as a form of self-regulation or sensory stimulation
conceptn: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
alphabetn: a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
proteinn: a molecule made up of a long chain of amino acids, which is essential for the structure and function of the body’s tissues
literallyadv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
constructv: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
studn: 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
royaladj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family
tutorn: a person who teaches or gives private instruction in a particular subject or skill
bunchn: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
elementn: a fundamental or essential part of something
nailn: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes
grabv: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
particlen: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance
obsessv: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
maten: a person’s partner in marriage or romantic relationship; an animal’s sexual partner; a peer or friend; (of the game of chess) checkmate, which is the winning condition of the game
enhancev: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
typewritern: a mechanical device used for writing, consisting of type keys that, when pressed, imprint ink onto paper or other writing material, mainly used before modern computers, printers, and word processors took over
spermn: the reproductive cell produced by a man or male animal
injectv: to put a liquid such as a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a needle and syringe (= small tube)
poemn: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery
ejaculationn: a sudden and forceful expulsion of something from the body, especially of semen, during sexual activity; a sudden and forceful expression of emotion or sound, similar to a cry
fantasticadj: extremely good; excellent
tissuen: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
mixturen: a combination of different elements, substances, or entities, usually in non-uniform proportions, resulting in a homogeneous or heterogeneous blend of physical or chemical properties
labn: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
amazingadj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
assignmentn: a duty or task given to someone, usually as part of their job or studies
vitron: (used as “in vitro”) a scientific experiment or procedure that takes place outside of a living organism, usually in a test tube or petri dish
uglyadj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
steakn: a thin slice of meat, typically beef, grilled or fried and served as a main dish
cown: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat
countrysiden: rural areas or regions outside of cities and urban centers often characterized by open fields, farmland, forests, and countryside scenery
scanv: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
organn: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
resinn: a sticky, viscous substance typically obtained from trees and plants, particularly conifers and evergreens; a material used in the manufacture of adhesives, plastics, and other products, particularly those that require stiffness or abrasion resistance
reproducev: to make a copy of something such as a picture, piece of text, music, etc.; to produce offspring through a sexual or asexual process
banaladj: lacking originality, creativity, or freshness; uninteresting or dull due to being overused or overly familiar
leathern: a material made from the skin of an animal, typically by tanning, and used for clothing, shoes, furniture, and other items
minusculeadj: extremely small; tiny
excusen: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
topicn: a subject that is being discussed or written about
resolutionn: a firm decision or determination to do or not do something; the action of solving a problem, dispute, or conflict; the quality of being resolved or determined; the clarity and sharpness of an image or display
fazev: to disturb or disconcert someone, often causing them to lose their confidence or composure; to unsettle, intimidate, or fluster
comfortn: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
manipulatev: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
universen: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
devotev: to commit or dedicate oneself or one’s time, effort, or energy to a particular task or purpose
fryv: to cook food, especially meat or fish, in hot fat or oil
chimpanzeen: a small, very intelligent ape found in west and central Africa with black or brown fur
chromosomen: a long and string-like DNA molecule containing the part or all of the genetic material of an organism that controls what an animal or plant is like
distinguishv: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things
visualizev: to form a mental image or concept of something; to make something visible
visualadj: relating to seeing or sight
choreographyn: the art and technique of arranging dance movements and patterns in a work of ballet or modern dance; the sequence of movements and positions in a dance
graphn: a picture consisting of a line, lines, points, etc., that shows how two or more sets of certain quantities are related to each other
diagramn: a simplified illustration of the appearance, structure, or workings of something
homologousadj: having the same or similar structure, position, or function, particularly in different species or organisms; related by common ancestry
aestheticadj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty
discussv: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
presentationn: the act of formally introducing or displaying something to others; the manner in which something is presented or given visually, verbally, or otherwise
dumbadj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence
blondadj: of a light, yellowish-brown or golden color, typically describing hair color; (also spelled “blonde”) a female with such hair color
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
aspectn: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
contemporaryadj: belonging to the same or present time
promisingadj: having the potential to be successful, helpful, or beneficial; showing signs of future success or achievement
collectiveadj: done or shared by every member of a group of people
laptopn: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap
collaborationn: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
mashv: to crush or grind something into a soft, wet, pulpy mass; to talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions; (noun) a mixture of crushed malt grains and hot water
merryadj: cheerful and lively, often with a sense of joyfulness or celebration; characterized by a happy or festive mood
interfacen: (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user and that allows the user to interact with the system; (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things
relatev: 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
balancen: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
individualn: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
existencen: the state or fact of someone or something existing
maximumadj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
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
metaphysicsn: 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
subwayn: an underground railway system, typically in a city
isolatev: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
solituden: the state of being alone and isolated from others
expansionn: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
techniquen: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
span: a resort or facility offering various health, beauty, and relaxation treatments, such as massages, saunas, and mud baths; a hot spring or mineral spring believed to have therapeutic properties
conversationn: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
massn: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
facialadj: of or relating to a person’s face
rubv: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
temperaturen: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
isolationn: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups
presencen: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
militaryadj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
physicallyadv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
blindadj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
unclearadj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive
shynessn: the quality or state of being worried or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people
distancen: 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
enactv: to make a law; to put something into practice
manufacturev: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
boundv: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
prototypen: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
carvingn: the act or process of cutting or shaping a hard material, such as wood or stone, into a specific form or design
foamn: a mass of small air bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid; a substance that forms a lather when mixed with water
fragileadj: delicate or easily broken or damaged
lithographn: a printmaking process that involves creating a design on a flat stone or metal plate, transferring the design to paper using ink, and then printing multiple copies of the design
lasern: a device that emits powerful and narrow light that can be used as a tool to cut metal through a process of optical amplification
solidifyv: to make solid, firm, or compact; to cause to become solid
powdern: a dry and fine substance that consists of very small, loose particles
liquidn: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
vatn: a large container, especially one used for storing or holding liquids
matrixn: a rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions, arranged in rows and columns and often enclosed in brackets; an enclosure within which something originates or develops
marginn: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
solidadj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
identityn: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
implicationn: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
enormousadj: extremely large or great
regardv: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
participatev: to take part in something
buyern: a person or organization that purchases or acquires goods, property, or services from a seller or vendor
processn: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
warehousen: a large building for storing goods and merchandise, especially before they are sold, used, or sent out to shops
retoolv: to adapt, modify, or overhaul something, often a system or process, to make it more efficient or effective for its intended purpose or to meet changing needs or demands
investv: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
artifactn: a person-made object, especially one of historical or cultural interest
desktopn: a flat working surface or table that is usually placed on top of a desk, typically used for a computer or other work-related activities
textilen: any type of cloth made by weaving or felting or knitting
vasen: a container, typically ornamental, for holding flowers or other decorative objects
retracev: to trace again, reexamine, or follow the path or course of something; to go back over something or retrace one’s steps
communaladj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
nowadaysadv: at the current time, in comparison to the past
expandv: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
capabilityn: the ability, skill, or competence to do something; the potential or aptitude for a particular task or function
achievev: 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
experimentn: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
olfactoryadj: relating to the sense of smell; connected with the perception of odors or scents
cancern: 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
reflexn: an automatic and unthinking response to a particular stimulus; a physical reaction to external stimuli
detectv: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
pregnantadj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
chambern: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament
signifyv: to indicate, represent, or communicate something, especially an idea or concept, often through a symbol, gesture, or word
debaten: 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
endeavorv: to make an earnest attempt or effort; to strive or work hard towards a goal or objective
scenarion: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
accompanyv: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something
needyadj: lacking the necessities of life, such as food, shelter, and clothing; requiring the help or support of others; excessively demanding or dependent
nervousadj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
calmadj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
accessoryn: an additional item or object that enhances or complements something else; a supplementary component or attachment; a nonessential but desirable item or feature
loneadj: solitary or single
breakupn: the end of a relationship between persons or nations; the separation of something into several pieces or sections
annoyingadj: making someone feel slightly angry
platn: a map or a plan that shows the division and layout of land into lots or parcels; a piece of land typically used for building or agricultural purposes
dolln: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
leukemian: a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, in which abnormal white blood cells are produced and grow uncontrollably
transplantv: to move or transfer something from one place or person to another; to take living tissue or an organ from one person, animal, part of the body, etc. and put it into or onto another
spidern: a small, eight-legged creature that spins webs to catch insects as food; a computer program that systematically browses the World Wide Web for purposes of web indexing
genen: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
mourningn: the act or expression of sorrow or grief for someone who has died; a period of time set aside for such grieving
Bluetoothn: a short-range wireless communication technology that allows electronic devices to connect and exchange data wirelessly over short distances, commonly used for connecting devices such as smartphones, headphones, and speakers
sculptv: to create a work of art by carving, casting, or other shaping techniques
passeadj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
afterlifen: life after death, as believed in many cultures and religious traditions
tangibleadj: real and concrete; able to be perceived, especially able to be touched; (of business assets) having physical substance and intrinsic monetary value
gastricadj: relating to the stomach or the digestive system; characterized by or causing discomfort or pain in the stomach or upper abdomen
concentrationn: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
batteryn: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
flashlightn: a portable electric light with a handle and a switch that can be turned on and off
toyn: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
hopv: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
tracev: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
portraitn: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face
advancev: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way