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societal / səˈsaɪədl /adjectiveRelating to society or its organization
the characters' internal struggles and societal constraints
socialcommunalcultural
compelling / kəmˈpelɪŋ /adjectiveEvoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way
a compelling argument
fascinatinggrippingabsorbing
constraints / kənˈstreɪnts /nounLimitations or restrictions; something that limits or restricts
social constraints
restrictionslimitationsrestraints
The quality of being deep; intellectual or emotional complexity
The depth of the novel was striking.
profunditycomplexityrichness
intertwined / ˌɪntərˈtwaɪnd /verbTo connect or link two or more things closely together
The author intertwined the two narratives, creating a rich and complex story.
weaveconnectlink
likewise / ˈlaɪkwaɪz /adverbIn a similar manner; also
Likewise, the company has invested heavily in research and development.
similarlyalsoin addition
the labyrinth / ðə ˈlæbərɪnθ /nouna complex and confusing network of paths or passages; a maze
The labyrinth was full of twists and turns.
mazecomplexnetwork
executed / ˈɛksɪˌkjuːtɪd /verbcarried out; put into effect
The plan was brilliantly executed.
carried outaccomplished
thematic / θiˈmætɪk /adjectiveRelating to a recurring idea or subject
The author explored thematic elements throughout the novel.
topicalsubjective
a standout / ə ˈstændˌaʊt /nounSomeone or something that is easily noticeable because of being exceptionally good or attractive
She was a real standout at the event.
prominentremarkable
commentary / ˈkɑːmənteri /nounAn expression of opinions or ideas
Her book is a commentary on the events of the past year.
analysisinterpretationobservation
seemingly / ˈsiːmɪŋli /adverboutwardly
He was seemingly calm, but inside he was very nervous.
apparentlyostensibly