idiom

a form of expression natural to a language, person, or group of people

ignite

arouse or inflame (an emotion or situation)

immense

extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree

improvise

create and perform (music, drama, or verse) spontaneously or without preparation

inept

having or showing no skill; clumsy

influence

to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something

ingenious

(of a person) clever, original, and inventive

innovation

a new method, idea, product, etc.

insist

demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal

irrigate

supply water to (land or crops) to help growth

jovial

cheerful and friendly

knack

an acquired or natural skill at performing a task

leeway

the amount of freedom to move or act that is available

legislation

laws, considered as a group

leisure

free time

liberate

set (someone) free from a situation, especially imprisonment or slavery

likeness

the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance

linger

stay in a place longer than necessary

literal

free from exaggeration or distortion

loathe

feel intense dislike or disgust for

lofty

of a noble or exalted nature

lure

tempt (a person or an animal) to do something or to go somewhere

majority

the greater number

makeshift

serving as a temporary substitute

manipulate

control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly, unfairly, or dishonestly

marvel

be filled with wonder or astonishment

massive

large and heavy or solid

maximum

as great, high, or intense as possible or permitted

meager

(of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality

mere

the smallest or slightest

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