straightforward – adj. direct, not complicated
puffy – adj. larger than normal
contract - v. to make (something) smaller or shorter
certified – adj. having met the official requirements that are needed to do a particular type of work
episode - n. part of a longer program, such as a film or television series
tanned - adj. becoming more brown in color
graduated - v. successfully completed a study program
duration - n. the time during which something continues
participle - n. a form of a verb that is used to change a noun or verb