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grieve
to sleep deep sadness, especially after a loss
cosmic event
a large-scale occurrence in space (like a meteor or supernova)
supernova explosion
when a star explodes adn releases huge energy and light
assorted audiences
different kinds/ groups of people who watch or listen
receptive
willing to listen or accept ideas or suggestion
captivated
completely attracted or fascinated by sth
voltage of excitement
finale
the last and often most exciting part of a performance or event
vigor
physical strength, energy, or force
scarcity
a short supply; not enough of sth
darkened
made darker or less bright
stiffen
to becom rigid or less flexible, physically or emotionally
public grasp
the level at which the public understand a topic
quarry
a place where stone is dug; to hunt or extract
paleontologists
scientists who study fossile and ancient life
life forms
any living orgaisms
pediatrician
a doctor who specializes in children's health
uninsured children
children who do not have health insurance
incompetent systems
organizations or systems that fail to perform properly
harness resources
to gather and use resources effectively
dissipate
to slowly disappear or spread out until gone
tow
to pull sth (usually a vehicle) behind another vehicle
leftover piece
a remaining portion after the main part is used
mahogany wood
a high-quality reddish-brown hardwood used in furniture
incident
an event, usually sth negative or unnusual
gloomy atmosphere
a sad, dark, or depressing mood or setting
fatality
a death caused by an accident or disaster
grief
deep sorrow, especially after someone dies
stirred
emotionally moved or caused to feel sth
obscene
offensive to standards of decency; morally shocking
accusations
claims that someone did sth wrong or illegal
insensitivity
lack of understanding or care for others' feelings
spectator
a person who watches an event (Sports, performance)
bulge
to stick out or form a rounded lump
coercion
forcing someone to do sth against their will
locale
a particular place or location, often with context
reimbursement
payment back to someone who spent money fur purpose
ventilation
the movement of fresh air into a space to remove stale aire
escalated
increased in intensity or severity
ensuing day
the day that follows; the next day
subordinate employee
an employee who works under a manager or supervisor
manure
animal dung used to fertilize soil
bidding party
the group of person submitting a bid in an auction or tender
tenet
a core belief or principle of a theory or system
merit attention
worthy of being noticed or considered
pessimistic
expecting the worst or seeing the negative side
turbulent times
periods of disorder, change, or trouble
longitudinal studies
research that follows the same subjects over a long period
cynicism
a distrustful or negative attitude toward people's motives
validity
the extent to which sth is logically or factually sound
affirmation
a positive statement thar confirms or supports sth
combustion incident
an event where sth catches fire or explodes due to burning
inviting rustic charm
a welcoming, simple, countryside aesthetic or feel
affiliated
officially connected or associated with a larger organization
invader species
non-native plants or animals that spread and harm local ecosystems
invasive plants
plants that spread aggressively and damage ecosystems or crops
dicrete step
a single, separate stage in a process
mantle
a role or responsibility
exterior designs
the outward appearance or styling of a building or object
aggravate
to make situation worse or more severe
ornate
highly decorated with intricate details
versus utility
a comparison between appearance/ style and practical usefulness
haul
to pull or carry sth heavy: also the amount moved at once
insanity
extreme foolishness or mentally unsound behavior (can be clinical or figurative)
geometric calculation
mathematical computatoons involving shapes, sizes, and angles
seductive poetry
portry that alluring, emotionally compelling, or charming
dual nature
having two different sides or qualities
luncheonplan
a planned middat meal event or schedule for a lunch meeting
wreath
a ring of flowers or leaves used as decoration often for furnerals of celebrations
troblesome
causing difficulty, annoyance, or problems
enclosure
a closed-off area or sth that surrounds or protects
disposable camera
a cheap camera meant to be used once and then thrown away
scribble away
to write quickly and carelessly
melancholy
deep sadness or a reflective, gentle sorrow
introspection
deep self-reflection; thinking about your own feelings and thoughts
warhead
the explosive part at the front of a missile
sling
to throw sth casually or forcefully
wooded area
an area covered with many trees;a small forest
row (v)
to paddle a boat using oars
onlookers
people who watch an event but are not involved
epic confrontation
a dramatic and intense conflict or battle
ambivalence
having mixed or unclear feelings toward sth
nighttime curfew
a rule requiring people to stay indoor at night
flux
constant change or uncertainty
protest
to express disagreement, usually publicly
consensus
general agreement among a group
query
a question, usually asking for clarification or information
mayor
the elected leader of a city
torn
unable to decide between two choices
blizzard approaches
a severe snowstorm is coming
condemnation
strong criticism or disapproval
unpreparedeness
the state ò not being ready
indicative
showing or suggesting sth
managerial discussions
conversations among managers abt the operations or decisions
protocols
official rules or procedures
imprisonment awaits
someone is likely to be sentenced to prison
poke
to touch or push sth with a finger or a pointed object
imparied relationship
a relaionship that has been damaged or weakened
vista
a beautiful, wide view
buyout
when one party buys enough shares or ownership to control a company