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Hard is a shortened form of the English word “hard,” which is used in several meanings depending on the context. Here are the most common: Hard …

So, what is a paradox? It is a situation or statement that initially seems implausible or contradictory, but may actually be true. In other word…

Ambidexterity is the ability to use both hands equally well. Usually, people have one "dominant" hand — either right or left — and they perform …

Pastoral style is a way of depicting life in art where everything seems very simple and natural, like in a beautiful village or in the lap of na…

Working in tandem means that two people or a small group work together as one team to achieve a common goal. Imagine that you and your friend ar…

Zen is, you know, such an interesting way to look at life and find peace and harmony in it. Zen is often associated with Japanese Buddhism, but …

The virtual world is like a parallel reality created using computer technologies. Imagine a computer game or even a movie where you can not only…

A narrative is essentially a story or account. Imagine you are sitting with a friend and he is telling you about his trip to the Carpathians. Th…

Fata Morgana is an optical illusion that occurs in the atmosphere when light rays are distorted due to temperature differences in air layers. It…

The word “marginal” is often used as an insult or synonym for a person with antisocial behavior. However, in sociology and other social sciences…

Turbulence is the chaotic, uneven movement of air or liquid that causes shaking or oscillation, particularly noticeable during a flight. In the …

So, “credo” is a Latin word that means “I believe.” But now we use it to describe our life credo — that is, what we believe in and what guides o…

Minecraft is a popular sandbox video game created by Swedish programmer Markus Persson (Notch) and released by Mojang in 2011. Imagine a world w…

A rider (from English rider — literally “horseman”, but in this sense — “an addendum to the contract”) is a list of requirements or conditions s…

Chart (from English chart — “diagram”, “table”) is a ranking table of popularity that shows how popular songs, albums, movies, or other works ar…

So, what is a junta? A junta is when a group of military personnel takes power in a country, usually through a coup. That is, when the army come…

A mantra is a special word or phrase that we recite to change our inner state or even influence the reality around us. Mantras are like special …

So, when you hear “RIP”, you might think of different things, and that's not surprising. Let's start with the fact that most often, especially i…

Right now, our language is actively enriched with modern youth expressions, and this is not just a trend — it’s a whole cultural phenomenon! For…

Shortlist (from English shortlist) is a shortened list of candidates, projects, or options that have passed preliminary selection and reached th…