Kernel
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The core, center, or essence of an object or system. The central (usually edible) part of a nut, especially once the hard shell has been removed. A single seed or grain, especially of corn or wheat. The central part of many computer operating systems which manages the system's resources and the communication between hardware and software components. The stone of certain fruits, such as peaches or plums. Those elements, in the domain of a function, which the function maps to zero.
Example sentence: Music does not carry you along. You have to carry it along strictly by your ability to really just focus on that little small kernel of emotion or story.
Heart
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion.Emotions, kindness, moral effort, or spirit in general.A conventional shape or symbol used to represent the heart, love, or emotion: ♥ or sometimes <3.A playing card of the suit hearts featuring one or more heart-shaped symbols.The centre, essence, or core.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To be fond of. Often bracketed or abbreviated with a heart symbol.To encourage.To fill an interior with rubble, as a wall or a breakwater.To form a dense cluster of leaves, a heart, especially of lettuce or cabbage.
Example sentence: Beauty is in the heart of the beholder.