acquired immune deficiency syndrome; AIDS
communicable disease control (e.g. by quarantine, disinfection, etc.); prevention of epidemics
science fiction; sci-fi; SF
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
within the story (of a book, play, film, etc.)
the whole world; the universe
absent-mindedness; stupor; stupefaction; fainting
stone monument bearing an inscription (esp. memorial for future generations); stele; stela
residence; abode; dwelling
extinction; annihilation; destruction
shock; tremor; impact; vibration
counter for parts, stages, installments, etc. (of a story, series, project, campaign, etc.); counter for bullets
to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to lob (e.g. grenades)
massive earthquake; megaquake
papa; dad; daddy; sugar daddy
debut work; one's first work
supplementary biography; anecdote; side story; spin-off
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
massacre; annihilation; wholesale slaughter
last; final; end; conclusion; rust
oppressive rule; tyrannical regime; despotism
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
love; affection; attachment; craving; agape; Ireland
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
light novel; young-adult illustrated fiction
emotional attachment; attitude (expressing emotion); meditative pose (e.g. an actor); posing for effect
trauma (usu. psychological)
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
obsolescence; becoming obsolete (of a product, etc.)
to fade (of a colour); to grow dull in color (colour); to lose vividness; to lose freshness; to grow stale