pet – n. an animal that people keep mainly for pleasure

podcast – n. a program such as a music or news program that is like a radio or television show but that is downloaded over the Internet

solitary confinement – n. the state of being kept alone in a prison cell away from other prisoners

maximum – adj. the greatest value or level of something

talent – n. the natural ability of a person in a field or activity

dumb – adj. lacking in intelligence