Vocabularies

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adjective
aɪˈkɒnɪk

Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.

"The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic."

noun
rɪˈdɛmpʃən

The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.

"The story highlights the theme of redemption."

noun
prəˈtæɡənɪst

The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

"Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story."

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hero

noun
ˈhɪrəʊ

A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

"Sydney Carton becomes the ultimate hero through his sacrifice."

noun
ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.

"The character development of Sydney Carton is profound."

noun
ˈnærətɪv staɪl

The way in which a story is told, including the point of view and the voice of the narrator.

"Dickens' narrative style is engaging and emotional."

noun
ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

"The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful."

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plot

noun
plɒt

The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.

"The plot of A Tale of Two Cities is intense and gripping."

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theme

noun
θiːm

The subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic.

"Sacrifice and redemption are major themes in the story."

noun
ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən

A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.

"The story is set during the French Revolution."

noun
ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs

Lack of fairness or justice; the practice of being unjust or unfair.

"The story portrays the injustices faced by the common people."

noun
ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti

Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.

"The theme of inequality is prominent throughout the story."

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justice

noun
ˈdʒʌstɪs

Just behavior or treatment; the quality of being fair and reasonable.

"Justice is sought by the oppressed characters in the story."

noun
ˈpʌblɪk træns ˈpɔːt

Transportation systems available for use by the general public, typically including buses, trains, and metros.

"Public transport systems are essential for reducing traffic congestion."

noun
ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃər

The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

"The government is investing heavily in infrastructure development."

noun
ˌmɛtə ˈmɔːfəsɪs

A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.

"The company's metamorphosis from a small startup to a global leader was remarkable."

noun
trænˈsɛndəns

Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.

"The artist's work was a symbol of transcendence in creativity."

noun
ˈkætəlɪst

A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.

"His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community."

noun
ˈsɪnədʒi

The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.

"The synergy between the two companies led to a successful partnership."

noun
koʊˈhiːʒən

The action or fact of forming a united whole.

"The cohesion of the team was crucial for completing the project on time."

noun
ɪˈfɪʃənsi

The state or quality of being efficient.

"The new system improved the efficiency of the manufacturing process."

noun
juːˈbɪkwɪti

The fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common.

"The ubiquity of smartphones has transformed communication."

noun
ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən

The action or process of innovating.

"The company's innovation in product design set them apart from competitors."

adjective
ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ

Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.

"The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors."