range – n. from highest to lowest, including all parts of a set
in his blood – idiom meaning a person was born with an ability
forge – v. to create with great effort
synthesis – n. bringing two or more things, often ideas, together to create something new
blueprint – n. the plans for building something
cutting edge – n. the newest, most modern part of some activity or movement
symbol – n. an object that represents an idea, movement or group
icon – n. someone who is the object of devoted attention
prolific – adj. producing a large amount of something