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stumbled / ˈstʌmbəl /verbTo trip or nearly fall
He stumbled and fell.
tripfalllurch
seemingly / ˈsiːmɪŋli /adverbapparently, or so it seems
This seemingly simple question sparked a huge debate.
apparentlyostensibly
surprisingly / sərˈpraɪzɪŋli /adverbIn a way that causes surprise; in an unexpected manner
The idea for Back to the Future has a surprisingly personal origin.
unexpectedlyastonishinglyamazinglyremarkably
having an elegant and streamlined shape or design
Its sleek design made it stand out.
stylishelegantstreamlined
To give a concrete form to; to express, personify, or exemplify in a concrete form
Its sleek, futuristic design made it the perfect choice to embody the sci-fi elements.
representpersonifyexemplify
felt uncertain about; questioned
Many studios doubted the appeal.
questioneddisbelievedwere skeptical of
the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived
The idea for Back to the Future has a surprisingly personal origin.
sourcerootgenesis
thrilling / ˈθrɪlɪŋ /adjectivecausing excitement and pleasure; stimulating
The movie featured thrilling car chases.
excitingstimulatingexhilarating
fascinating / ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ /adjectiveextremely interesting or attractive
The museum has many fascinating artifacts.
interestingattractiveengrossing
inspiration / ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən /nounThe power of inspiring or the quality of being inspired
Screenwriter Bob Gale found inspiration while sorting through his parents' belongings.
creativityideamuse
reboots / ˈriːbuːts /nouna fresh start or new version of something, especially a film or television program
The studio announced several reboots of classic franchises.
remakesrevivalsreimaginings
cemented / sɪˈmentɪd /verbestablished firmly and permanently
The band's debut album cemented their place in music history.
establishedsecuredensured