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Selena Gomez in the window
Selena Gomez in the window
Selena
Gomez
in
the
window
So excited
for
for
X
this
So excited for this
So
excited
for
this
Selena!
Selena!
Selena
- Hi!
- Hi!
Hi
- Hope you're ready
for
for
X
73-questions interview.
- Hope you're ready for 73-questions interview.
Hope
you're
ready
for
73-questions
interview
Not
before
before
X
we put
on
on
X
some intro music.
Not before we put on some intro music.
Not
before
we
put
on
some
intro
music
- Great
- Great
Great
Cue it
up
up
X
Cue it up
Cue
it
up
(upbeat music) Titles?
(upbeat music) Titles?
upbeat
music
Titles
- Titles
- Titles
Titles
- Flip it
around
around
X
-
Flip it around
Flip
it
around
- Flip it
around
around
X
-
Flip it around
Flip
it
around
Okay, so what were you doing at this moment
Okay, so what were you doing at this moment
Okay
so
what
were
you
doing
at
this
moment
I came
by
by
X
?
I came by?
I
came
by
- Not stalking you.
- Not
stalking
stalking
X
you.
Not
stalking
you
- What do you find yourself doing
- What do you find yourself doing
What
do
you
find
yourself
doing
a lot these days?
a lot these days?
a
lot
these
days
- Playing Heads Up.
- Playing
Heads Up
.
Playing
Heads
Up
- What's your current obsession?
- What's your current
obsession
obsession
X
?
What's
your
current
obsession
- Heads Up.
-
Heads Up
.
Heads
Up
- Can you make any prediction
about
about
X
anything,
- Can you make any
prediction
prediction
X
about anything,
Can
you
make
any
prediction
about
anything
exactly one year
from
from
X
now?
exactly one year from now?
exactly
one
year
from
now
- I think I'll be doing a lot
of
of
X
traveling.
- I think I'll be doing a lot of traveling.
I
think
I'll
be
doing
a
lot
of
traveling
- Besides doing adventurous interviews
like
like
X
this,
- Besides doing adventurous interviews like this,
Besides
doing
adventurous
interviews
like
this
what do you do
on
on
X
your days
off
off
X
?
what do you do on your days off?
what
do
you
do
on
your
days
off
- Hang out
with
with
X
my friends.
-
Hang out
Hang out
X
with my friends.
Hang
out
with
my
friends
- Where's your favorite place
to
to
X
- Where's your favorite place to
Where's
your
favorite
place
to
visit
in
in
X
the world?
visit in the world?
visit
in
the
world
- Europe.
- Europe.
Europe
- What specific thing do you love
- What specific thing do you love
What
specific
thing
do
you
love
the most
about
about
X
Texas?
the most about Texas?
the
most
about
Texas
- The people.
- The people.
The
people
- What's the most enjoyable activity
- What's the most enjoyable activity
What's
the
most
enjoyable
activity
when you're home
in
in
X
Texas?
when you're home in Texas?
when
you're
home
in
Texas
- Eating my nana's food.
- Eating my nana's food.
Eating
my
nana's
food
- What's something you own
- What's something you own
What's
something
you
own
that you truly cherish?
that you truly
cherish
cherish
X
?
that
you
truly
cherish
- My jewelry
- My jewelry
My
jewelry
- What's the one thing you
- What's the one thing you
What's
the
one
thing
you
can never live
without
without
X
?
can never live without?
can
never
live
without
- My family
- My family
My
family
- Out
of
of
X
all the hobbies
in
in
X
the world,
- Out of all the hobbies in the world,
Out
of
all
the
hobbies
in
the
world
what's one hobby that you'll never give
up
up
X
?
what's one
hobby
hobby
X
that you'll never give up?
what's
one
hobby
that
you'll
never
give
up
- Dancing.
- Dancing.
Dancing
- Thanks.
- Thanks.
Thanks
What's one hobby that you plan on picking
up
up
X
?
What's one
hobby
hobby
X
that you plan on
picking up
picking up
X
?
What's
one
hobby
that
you
plan
on
picking
up
(sighs)
(sighs)
sighs
- Learning new languages.
- Learning new languages.
Learning
new
languages
- What's something you'd
like
like
X
to
to
X
say
- What's something you'd like to say
What's
something
you'd
like
to
say
to
to
X
your 112 million Instagram followers?
to your
112 million Instagram followers
?
to
your
112
million
Instagram
followers
- I get
to
to
X
do what I love every single day
- I get to do what I love every single day
I
get
to
do
what
I
love
every
single
day
and it's because
of
of
X
you, thank you.
and it's because of you, thank you.
and
it's
because
of
you
thank
you
- So, I went
on
on
X
YouTube and found
- So, I went on YouTube and found
So
I
went
on
YouTube
and
found
a cover
of
of
X
your song
by
by
X
a musician
a
cover
cover
X
of your song by a musician
a
cover
of
your
song
by
a
musician
named Marie Britten.
named Marie Britten.
named
Marie
Britten
What do you think
of
of
X
her?
What do you think of her?
What
do
you
think
of
her
♫ Kill 'em kill 'em
with
with
X
kindness
♫ Kill 'em kill 'em with kindness
♫
Kill
'em
kill
'em
with
kindness
♫ Kill 'em
with
with
X
kindness
♫ Kill 'em with kindness
♫
Kill
'em
with
kindness
♫ Kill 'em
with
with
X
kindness
♫ Kill 'em with kindness
♫
Kill
'em
with
kindness
♫ Go ahead go ahead go ahead
♫ Go ahead go ahead go ahead
♫
Go
ahead
go
ahead
go
ahead
That's why I do what I do.
That's why I do what I do.
That's
why
I
do
what
I
do
Do you wanna go
outside
outside
X
?
Do you wanna go outside?
Do
you
wanna
go
outside
Love
to
to
X
.
Love to.
Love
to
Hang
on
on
X
, let me grab something real quick.
Hang on, let me
grab
grab
X
something real quick.
Hang
on
let
me
grab
something
real
quick
Okay.
Okay.
Okay
Selena, how would you describe yourself
Selena, how would you describe yourself
Selena
how
would
you
describe
yourself
in
in
X
three words?
in three words?
in
three
words
Loyal, kind, giving.
Loyal, kind, giving.
Loyal
kind
giving
What's a pet peeve that you have?
What's a
pet peeve
pet peeve
X
that you have?
What's
a
pet
peeve
that
you
have
People who are rude.
People who are rude.
People
who
are
rude
What scares you the most?
What scares you the most?
What
scares
you
the
most
Losing someone I love
Losing someone I love
Losing
someone
I
love
What makes you the angriest?
What makes you the angriest?
What
makes
you
the
angriest
People who act entitled.
People who act
entitled
entitled
X
.
People
who
act
entitled
Ugh.
Ugh.
Ugh
Who's the most fashionable woman that you know?
Who's the most fashionable woman that you know?
Who's
the
most
fashionable
woman
that
you
know
Natalie Portman.
Natalie Portman.
Natalie
Portman
What's the fashion trend that can
What's the fashion
trend
trend
X
that can
What's
the
fashion
trend
that
can
never let you
down
down
X
?
never let you down?
never
let
you
down
Skinny jeans.
Skinny jeans.
Skinny
jeans
Which one?
Which one?
Which
one
Mmm, let's go
with
with
X
that one right there.
Mmm, let's go with that one right there.
Mmm
let's
go
with
that
one
right
there
This one?
This one?
This
one
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah
Okay.
Okay.
Okay
What's one fashion trend that you tried
What's one fashion
trend
trend
X
that you tried
What's
one
fashion
trend
that
you
tried
that you regret the most?
that you regret the most?
that
you
regret
the
most
Shoulder pads.
Shoulder pads.
Shoulder
pads
What's one fashion trend that you hope
What's one fashion
trend
trend
X
that you hope
What's
one
fashion
trend
that
you
hope
will never, ever come back?
will never, ever come back?
will
never
ever
come
back
Shoulder pads.
Shoulder pads.
Shoulder
pads
What's your favorite exercise?
What's your favorite exercise?
What's
your
favorite
exercise
Pilates.
Pilates.
Pilates
What's the best song
to
to
X
run
around
around
X
to
to
X
?
What's the best song to run around to?
What's
the
best
song
to
run
around
to
Don't Stop Believing.
Don't Stop Believing.
Don't
Stop
Believing
What's your spirit animal?
What's your
spirit animal
spirit animal
X
?
What's
your
spirit
animal
Meryl Streep.
Meryl Streep.
Meryl
Streep
(laughs)
(laughs)
laughs
Hey.
Hey.
Hey
Yo.
Yo.
Yo
Hey, Selena
Hey, Selena
Hey
Selena
Yeah?
Yeah?
Yeah
What second language
What second language
What
second
language
should I teach my newborn child?
should I teach my
newborn
newborn
X
child?
should
I
teach
my
newborn
child
Japanese.
Japanese.
Japanese
Selena, what's your favorite candy?
Selena, what's your favorite candy?
Selena
what's
your
favorite
candy
Twizzlers.
Twizzlers
Twizzlers
X
.
Twizzlers
What's your favorite thing
to
to
X
eat?
What's your favorite thing to eat?
What's
your
favorite
thing
to
eat
Everything.
Everything.
Everything
What's your least favorite thing
to
to
X
eat?
What's your least favorite thing to eat?
What's
your
least
favorite
thing
to
eat
Greens.
Greens
Greens
X
.
Greens
Dessert you can't live
without
without
X
?
Dessert you can't live without?
Dessert
you
can't
live
without
Chocolate cake.
Chocolate cake.
Chocolate
cake
Alright.
Alright.
Alright
Gotta think hard on this one.
Gotta think hard on this one.
Gotta
think
hard
on
this
one
What is your first memory
of
of
X
life?
What is your first memory of life?
What
is
your
first
memory
of
life
My mom painting.
My mom painting.
My
mom
painting
Who do you look
up
up
X
to
to
X
most
in
in
X
life?
Who do you
look up to
look up to
X
most in life?
Who
do
you
look
up
to
most
in
life
My mom.
My mom.
My
mom
What's the best piece
of
of
X
advice?
What's the best piece of advice?
What's
the
best
piece
of
advice
Treat others how you wish
to
to
X
be treated.
Treat others how you wish to be treated.
Treat
others
how
you
wish
to
be
treated
What's a good rule you've learned
What's a good rule you've learned
What's
a
good
rule
you've
learned
from
from
X
your parents?
from your parents?
from
your
parents
Everyone is equal and everything
Everyone is equal and everything
Everyone
is
equal
and
everything
happens
for
for
X
a reason.
happens for a reason.
happens
for
a
reason
What advice would you give
What advice would you give
What
advice
would
you
give
your 15-year-old self?
your 15-year-old self?
your
15-year-old
self
Go ahead and do it,
Go ahead and do it,
Go
ahead
and
do
it
'cause you're gonna do it anyway.
'cause you're gonna do it anyway.
'cause
you're
gonna
do
it
anyway
What's something you know now
What's something you know now
What's
something
you
know
now
that you didn't know then?
that you didn't know then?
that
you
didn't
know
then
Patience.
Patience
Patience
X
.
Patience
Where do you see yourself
in
in
X
ten years?
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Where
do
you
see
yourself
in
ten
years
Hopefully happy.
Hopefully happy.
Hopefully
happy
What TV show have you binge watched these days?
What TV show have you
binge
binge
X
watched these days?
What
TV
show
have
you
binge
watched
these
days
Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Curb Your Enthusiasm
.
Curb
Your
Enthusiasm
Fictional character you'd want
to
to
X
spend
Fictional
Fictional
X
character you'd want to spend
Fictional
character
you'd
want
to
spend
the day
with
with
X
?
the day with?
the
day
with
Mad Hatter.
Mad Hatter.
Mad
Hatter
Fictional place you'd love
to
to
X
live
in
in
X
?
Fictional
Fictional
X
place you'd love to live in?
Fictional
place
you'd
love
to
live
in
Wonderland.
Wonderland.
Wonderland
What's the last movie that made you cry?
What's the last movie that made you cry?
What's
the
last
movie
that
made
you
cry
Hacksaw Ridge.
Hacksaw Ridge.
Hacksaw
Ridge
What's a movie you could watch
What's a movie you could watch
What's
a
movie
you
could
watch
over
over
X
and
over
over
X
again?
over and over again?
over
and
over
again
Crazy Stupid Love.
Crazy Stupid Love.
Crazy
Stupid
Love
Alright, what was your favorite movie as a kid?
Alright, what was your favorite movie as a kid?
Alright
what
was
your
favorite
movie
as
a
kid
The Wizard
of
of
X
Oz.
The Wizard of Oz.
The
Wizard
of
Oz
Do you have any hidden talents?
Do you have any hidden talents?
Do
you
have
any
hidden
talents
I don't think they're that hidden anymore.
I don't think they're that hidden anymore.
I
don't
think
they're
that
hidden
anymore
(laughs)
(laughs)
laughs
This is whatcha get.
This is whatcha get.
This
is
whatcha
get
(laughs)
(laughs)
laughs
Okay, can you say anything
Okay, can you say anything
Okay
can
you
say
anything
in
in
X
a foreign language?
in a foreign language?
in
a
foreign
language
(speaks foreign language)
(speaks foreign language)
speaks
foreign
language
Right, right.
Right, right.
Right
right
What's a go-
to
to
X
dance move?
What's a go-to dance move?
What's
a
go-to
dance
move
(upbeat music)
(upbeat music)
upbeat
music
Go Selena, go Selena.
Go Selena, go Selena.
Go
Selena
go
Selena
(laughs)
(laughs)
laughs
(dings)
(dings)
dings
Oh, that's my phone.
Oh, that's my phone.
Oh
that's
my
phone
Okay.
Okay.
Okay
What's the biggest surprise you've ever had?
What's the biggest surprise you've ever had?
What's
the
biggest
surprise
you've
ever
had
A romantic dinner
on
on
X
a rooftop.
A romantic dinner on a rooftop.
A
romantic
dinner
on
a
rooftop
What's the best gift that you've ever received?
What's the best gift that you've ever received?
What's
the
best
gift
that
you've
ever
received
A jewelry box.
A jewelry box.
A
jewelry
box
What's one thing people would be
What's one thing people would be
What's
one
thing
people
would
be
most surprised
to
to
X
know
about
about
X
you?
most surprised to know about you?
most
surprised
to
know
about
you
How much I love depressing things.
How much I love depressing things.
How
much
I
love
depressing
things
Ah, it's my mom.
Ah, it's my mom.
Ah
it's
my
mom
Ah, she says,
Ah, she says,
Ah
she
says
"What's your favorite thing
about
about
X
your mom?"
"What's your favorite thing about your mom?"
What's
your
favorite
thing
about
your
mom
Ha.
Ha.
Ha
Her laugh.
Her laugh.
Her
laugh
What's the coolest thing
about
about
X
your family?
What's the coolest thing about your family?
What's
the
coolest
thing
about
your
family
How good we are
at
at
X
arguing.
How good we are at arguing.
How
good
we
are
at
arguing
What's the silliest nickname ever given
to
to
X
you?
What's the silliest
nickname
nickname
X
ever given to you?
What's
the
silliest
nickname
ever
given
to
you
Flacka.
Flacka.
Flacka
In general, when do you feel most beautiful?
In general, when do you feel most beautiful?
In
general
when
do
you
feel
most
beautiful
When I'm
with
with
X
the people I love.
When I'm with the people I love.
When
I'm
with
the
people
I
love
When do you feel the most creative?
When do you feel the most creative?
When
do
you
feel
the
most
creative
When I'm sad.
When I'm sad.
When
I'm
sad
Do you wanna listen
to
to
X
music?
Do you wanna listen to music?
Do
you
wanna
listen
to
music
I would love
to
to
X
.
I would love to.
I
would
love
to
Okay, what kind?
Okay, what kind?
Okay
what
kind
(sighs)
(sighs)
sighs
Kind
of
of
X
in the mood
for
for
X
some
Kind of in the mood for some
Kind
of
in
the
mood
for
some
royalty free elevator music.
royalty free
royalty free
X
elevator music.
royalty
free
elevator
music
Oh my gosh, that's what I just
Oh my gosh, that's what I just
Oh
my
gosh
that's
what
I
just
listening
to
to
X
before
before
X
you got here.
listening to before you got here.
listening
to
before
you
got
here
Chances
of
of
X
that.
Chances of that.
Chances
of
that
(royalty free elevator music) Perf.
(
royalty free
royalty free
X
elevator music) Perf.
royalty
free
elevator
music
Perf
Okay, I think it's time
for
for
X
a bunch
Okay, I think it's time for a bunch
Okay
I
think
it's
time
for
a
bunch
of
of
X
music questions.
of music questions.
of
music
questions
Okay.
Okay.
Okay
What's your favorite song
to
to
X
blast
in
in
X
the car?
What's your favorite song to blast in the car?
What's
your
favorite
song
to
blast
in
the
car
That's What I Like, Bruno Mars.
That's What I Like, Bruno Mars.
That's
What
I
Like
Bruno
Mars
If you recorded a secret song,
If you recorded a secret song,
If
you
recorded
a
secret
song
what would your pseudonym be?
what would your
pseudonym
pseudonym
X
be?
what
would
your
pseudonym
be
Alanis Zomeg.
Alanis Zomeg.
Alanis
Zomeg
(sighs)
(sighs)
sighs
If your life were a song,
If your life were a song,
If
your
life
were
a
song
what would the title be?
what would the title be?
what
would
the
title
be
I'm Still Figuring it All Out.
I'm Still Figuring it All Out.
I'm
Still
Figuring
it
All
Out
Do you remember what your first concert was?
Do you remember what your first concert was?
Do
you
remember
what
your
first
concert
was
Britney Spears.
Britney Spears.
Britney
Spears
What's the most experimental genre
of
of
X
music
What's the most
experimental
experimental
X
genre of music
What's
the
most
experimental
genre
of
music
you'd ever try out?
you'd ever try out?
you'd
ever
try
out
Jazz.
Jazz.
Jazz
Who is an artist we'd be surprised
Who is an artist we'd be surprised
Who
is
an
artist
we'd
be
surprised
that you listen
to
to
X
.
that you listen to.
that
you
listen
to
Patsy Cline.
Patsy Cline.
Patsy
Cline
What musician would you love
What musician would you love
What
musician
would
you
love
to
to
X
collaborate
with
with
X
?
to
collaborate
collaborate
X
with?
to
collaborate
with
Elvis Presley.
Elvis Presley.
Elvis
Presley
What's the best jingle ever created?
What's the best
jingle
jingle
X
ever created?
What's
the
best
jingle
ever
created
♫ Call 1-800-Steamers
♫ Call 1-800-Steamers
♫
Call
1-800-Steamers
♫ Stanley Steamer make carpet cleaner
♫ Stanley Steamer make carpet cleaner
♫
Stanley
Steamer
make
carpet
cleaner
Yep.
Yep.
Yep
Yep.
Yep.
Yep
That's the best jingle.
That's the best
jingle
jingle
X
.
That's
the
best
jingle
If you look
behind
behind
X
you--
If you look behind you--
If
you
look
behind
you-
I just did that, okay.
I just did that, okay.
I
just
did
that
okay
There is a foam board.
There is a foam board.
There
is
a
foam
board
Can you write
down
down
X
your favorite
Can you write down your favorite
Can
you
write
down
your
favorite
word
of
of
X
all time
with
with
X
this marker right here?
word of all time with this marker right here?
word
of
all
time
with
this
marker
right
here
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah
Oh-oh.
Oh-oh.
Oh-oh
Grateful.
Grateful
Grateful
X
.
Grateful
Mmm-hmm.
Mmm-hmm.
Mmm-hmm
Ah, can you now write out your tag?
Ah, can you now write out your tag?
Ah
can
you
now
write
out
your
tag
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah
Had that
since
since
X
sixth grade.
Had that since sixth grade.
Had
that
since
sixth
grade
Not bad.
Not bad.
Not
bad
Okay, if you pretend your finger
Okay, if you pretend your finger
Okay
if
you
pretend
your
finger
is a can
of
of
X
spray paint,
is a can of
spray paint
spray paint
X
,
is
a
can
of
spray
paint
can you pretend
to
to
X
be a graffiti artist.
can you pretend to be a graffiti artist.
can
you
pretend
to
be
a
graffiti
artist
and draw something crazy and we'll
and draw something crazy and we'll
and
draw
something
crazy
and
we'll
fill it
in
in
X
post?
fill it in post?
fill
it
in
post
(sprays)
(sprays)
sprays
And what am I supposed
to
to
X
be seeing?
And what am I supposed to be seeing?
And
what
am
I
supposed
to
be
seeing
- Well, it's a frog smoking a cigar.
- Well, it's a frog smoking a cigar.
Well
it's
a
frog
smoking
a
cigar
- And what color do you want the frog
- And what color do you want the frog
And
what
color
do
you
want
the
frog
smoking a cigar
to
to
X
be?
smoking a cigar to be?
smoking
a
cigar
to
be
- Magenta.
-
Magenta
Magenta
X
.
Magenta
(dings) - Done.
(dings) - Done.
dings
Done
Okay, six more questions left
Okay, six more questions left
Okay
six
more
questions
left
before
before
X
I'm gonna have
to
to
X
say goodbye.
before I'm gonna have to say goodbye.
before
I'm
gonna
have
to
say
goodbye
- Ah.
- Ah.
Ah
Get out.
Get out.
Get
out
- But, if you had
to
to
X
choose another career,
- But, if you had to choose another career,
But
if
you
had
to
choose
another
career
what would you be doing?
what would you be doing?
what
would
you
be
doing
- Uh, I would be a chef.
- Uh, I would be a chef.
Uh
I
would
be
a
chef
- What do you have left
on
on
X
your bucket list?
- What do you have left on your
bucket list
?
What
do
you
have
left
on
your
bucket
list
- I wanna jump out
of
of
X
something.
- I wanna jump out of something.
I
wanna
jump
out
of
something
- You're a triple threat,
- You're a triple threat,
You're
a
triple
threat
what would make it a quadruple threat?
what would make it a quadruple threat?
what
would
make
it
a
quadruple
threat
- I guess I'll find out.
- I guess I'll find out.
I
guess
I'll
find
out
- Can you tell me a secret?
- Can you tell me a secret?
Can
you
tell
me
a
secret
- I think I was born in the wrong era.
- I think I was born in the wrong
era
era
X
.
I
think
I
was
born
in
the
wrong
era
- Can you tell me a lie?
- Can you tell me a lie?
Can
you
tell
me
a
lie
- I have a twin.
- I have a
twin
twin
X
.
I
have
a
twin
- I know it may hurt you
for
for
X
me
to
to
X
say this,
- I know it may hurt you for me to say this,
I
know
it
may
hurt
you
for
me
to
say
this
but
but
X
last question.
but last question.
but
last
question
- Okay.
- Okay.
Okay
- Can you end this interview
with
with
X
- Can you end this interview with
Can
you
end
this
interview
with
the worst joke you've ever heard?
the worst joke you've ever heard?
the
worst
joke
you've
ever
heard
- What did the pirate say
on
on
X
his eightieth birthday?
- What did the pirate say on his eightieth birthday?
What
did
the
pirate
say
on
his
eightieth
birthday
- I don't know.
- I don't know.
I
don't
know
- Aye, matey.
-
Aye, matey
.
Aye
matey
(laughs)
(laughs)
laughs
Just leave.
Just leave.
Just
leave
(laughs)
(laughs)
laughs
- Bye, Selena.
- Bye, Selena.
Bye
Selena
- Bye.
- Bye.
Bye
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________O________b________s________e________s________s________i________o________n________ ________i________s________ ________a________n________ ________i________n________t________e________n________s________e________ ________f________e________e________l________i________n________g________ ________o________f________ ________e________n________t________h________u________s________i________a________s________m________ ________o________r________ ________d________e________s________i________r________e________ ________f________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________,________ ________o________f________t________e________n________ ________t________o________ ________t________h________e________ ________p________o________i________n________t________ ________o________f________ ________p________r________e________o________c________c________u________p________a________t________i________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________f________i________x________a________t________i________o________n________
Cue it up
Definition
'Cue it up' is an idiom used to mean 'start playing music'. In the given context, it is used to suggest that upbeat music should be played before something else happens.
Example
you could say 'Let's cue it up and get the party started!'
Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________,________)________ ________H________a________v________i________n________g________ ________t________h________e________ ________r________i________g________h________t________ ________t________o________ ________d________o________ ________o________r________ ________h________a________v________e________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________;________ ________f________e________e________l________i________n________g________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________o________n________e________ ________d________e________s________e________r________v________e________s________ ________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________ ________t________r________e________a________t________m________e________n________t________ ________o________r________ ________p________r________i________v________i________l________e________g________e________s________,________
ˈhɒbi
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ˈhɑbi
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________H________o________b________b________y________ ________i________s________ ________a________n________ ________a________c________t________i________v________i________t________y________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________d________o________e________s________ ________f________o________r________ ________p________l________e________a________s________u________r________e________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________i________n________ ________t________h________e________i________r________ ________s________p________a________r________e________ ________t________i________m________e________
Flip it around
Definition
'Flip it around' is an idiom used to mean 'change the order of something'. In the given context, it is used to suggest that the order of titles should be changed.
Example
you could say 'Let's flip it around and start with the last title first!'
ˈfɪkʃən(ə)l
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ˈfɪkʃ(ə)nəl
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Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________F________i________c________t________i________o________n________a________l________ ________i________s________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________n________o________t________ ________r________e________a________l________ ________o________r________ ________t________r________u________e________,________ ________b________u________t________ ________i________s________ ________m________a________d________e________ ________u________p________ ________o________r________ ________i________m________a________g________i________n________e________d________
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________T________w________i________z________z________l________e________r________s________ ________a________r________e________ ________a________ ________t________y________p________e________ ________o________f________ ________c________a________n________d________y________ ________m________a________d________e________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________t________w________i________s________t________e________d________ ________s________t________r________a________n________d________s________ ________o________f________ ________f________l________a________v________o________r________e________d________ ________l________i________c________o________r________i________c________e________
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________G________r________e________e________n________s________ ________a________r________e________ ________v________e________g________e________t________a________b________l________e________s________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________a________r________e________ ________g________r________e________e________n________ ________i________n________ ________c________o________l________o________r________,________ ________s________u________c________h________ ________a________s________ ________s________p________i________n________a________c________h________,________ ________k________a________l________e________,________ ________a________n________d________ ________b________r________o________c________c________o________l________i________
ˌnjuːˈbɔːn
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ˈnuˌbɔrn
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Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________N________e________w________b________o________r________n________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________b________a________b________y________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________h________a________s________ ________j________u________s________t________ ________b________e________e________n________ ________b________o________r________n________
ˈdʒɪŋɡl
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ˈdʒɪŋɡ(ə)l
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________j________i________n________g________l________e________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________s________h________o________r________t________ ________t________u________n________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________o________n________g________ ________u________s________e________d________ ________i________n________ ________a________d________v________e________r________t________i________s________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________t________o________ ________i________d________e________n________t________i________f________y________ ________a________ ________p________r________o________d________u________c________t________
kəˈlabəreɪt
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kəˈlæbəˌreɪt
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Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________c________o________l________l________a________b________o________r________a________t________e________ ________i________s________ ________t________o________ ________w________o________r________k________ ________t________o________g________e________t________h________e________r________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________e________l________s________e________ ________t________o________ ________c________r________e________a________t________e________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________
məˈdʒɛntə
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məˈdʒɛn(t)ə
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________M________a________g________e________n________t________a________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________b________r________i________g________h________t________ ________p________u________r________p________l________i________s________h________-________p________i________n________k________ ________c________o________l________o________r________
bucket list
Definition
A 'bucket list' is a list of things that a person wants to do before they die.
Example
I've been ticking off items on my bucket list - I've already been to the Grand Canyon and Machu Picchu.
Aye, matey
Definition
'Aye, matey' is a phrase used by pirates to greet each other.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
The joke is that "Aye, matey" sounds the same as "I'm eighty"
ˈpeɪʃns
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ˈpeɪʃ(ə)ns
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________P________a________t________i________e________n________c________e________ ________i________s________ ________t________h________e________ ________a________b________i________l________i________t________y________ ________t________o________ ________w________a________i________t________ ________c________a________l________m________l________y________ ________f________o________r________ ________a________ ________l________o________n________g________ ________t________i________m________e________ ________w________i________t________h________o________u________t________ ________b________e________c________o________m________i________n________g________ ________a________n________n________o________y________e________d________ ________o________r________ ________u________p________s________e________t________
ˈs(j)uːdənɪm
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ˈsudənɪm
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________p________s________e________u________d________o________n________y________m________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________f________a________l________s________e________ ________n________a________m________e________ ________u________s________e________d________ ________i________n________s________t________e________a________d________ ________o________f________ ________a________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________'________s________ ________r________e________a________l________ ________n________a________m________e________,________ ________o________f________t________e________n________ ________f________o________r________ ________t________h________e________ ________p________u________r________p________o________s________e________ ________o________f________ ________h________i________d________i________n________g________ ________t________h________e________i________r________ ________i________d________e________n________t________i________t________y________
ˈɡreɪtf(ʊ)l
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ˈɡreɪtf(ə)l
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Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________G________r________a________t________e________f________u________l________ ________i________s________ ________f________e________e________l________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________s________h________o________w________i________n________g________ ________a________n________ ________a________p________p________r________e________c________i________a________t________i________o________n________ ________f________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________
twɪn
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twɪn
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________t________w________i________n________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________ ________w________h________o________ ________h________a________s________ ________t________h________e________ ________s________a________m________e________ ________p________a________r________e________n________t________s________ ________a________s________ ________a________n________o________t________h________e________r________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________p________e________r________i________o________d________ ________o________f________ ________t________i________m________e________ ________i________n________ ________h________i________s________t________o________r________y________,________ ________u________s________u________a________l________l________y________ ________m________a________r________k________e________d________ ________b________y________ ________c________e________r________t________a________i________n________ ________c________h________a________r________a________c________t________e________r________i________s________t________i________c________s________ ________o________r________ ________e________v________e________n________t________s________
ˈtʃɛrɪʃ
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ˈtʃɛrəʃ
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________C________h________e________r________i________s________h________ ________i________s________ ________t________o________ ________f________e________e________l________ ________o________r________ ________s________h________o________w________ ________g________r________e________a________t________ ________l________o________v________e________ ________a________n________d________ ________a________f________f________e________c________t________i________o________n________ ________f________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________
bɪndʒ
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bɪndʒ
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________B________i________n________g________e________ ________i________s________ ________a________n________ ________a________c________t________i________v________i________t________y________ ________o________f________ ________c________o________n________s________u________m________i________n________g________ ________l________a________r________g________e________ ________a________m________o________u________n________t________s________ ________o________f________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________,________ ________s________u________c________h________ ________a________s________ ________f________o________o________d________ ________o________r________ ________t________e________l________e________v________i________s________i________o________n________,________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________s________h________o________r________t________ ________p________e________r________i________o________d________ ________o________f________ ________t________i________m________e________
ɛkˌspɛrɪˈmɛntl
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ɛkˌspɛrəˈmɛn(t)l
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Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________E________x________p________e________r________i________m________e________n________t________a________l________ ________i________s________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________d________o________n________e________ ________i________n________ ________o________r________d________e________r________ ________t________o________ ________t________e________s________t________ ________a________ ________t________h________e________o________r________y________ ________o________r________ ________i________d________e________a________
ˈspreɪ ˌpeɪnt
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________S________p________r________a________y________ ________p________a________i________n________t________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________t________y________p________e________ ________o________f________ ________p________a________i________n________t________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________s________p________r________a________y________e________d________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________a________ ________c________a________n________
Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________A________ ________t________y________p________e________ ________o________f________ ________l________i________c________e________n________s________e________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________a________l________l________o________w________s________ ________t________h________e________ ________u________s________e________r________ ________t________o________ ________u________s________e________ ________c________o________p________y________r________i________g________h________t________e________d________ ________m________a________t________e________r________i________a________l________ ________w________i________t________h________o________u________t________ ________h________a________v________i________n________g________ ________t________o________ ________p________a________y________ ________r________o________y________a________l________t________i________e________s________ ________o________r________ ________l________i________c________e________n________s________e________ ________f________e________e________s________ ________f________o________r________ ________e________a________c________h________ ________u________s________e________ ________o________r________ ________e________a________c________h________ ________p________e________r________i________o________d________ ________o________f________ ________u________s________e________.________
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________t________a________k________e________ ________u________p________ ________o________r________ ________b________e________g________i________n________ ________t________o________ ________d________o________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________a________s________ ________a________ ________h________o________b________b________y________ ________o________r________ ________p________a________s________t________i________m________e________
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________s________t________a________t________e________m________e________n________t________ ________a________b________o________u________t________ ________w________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________e________x________p________e________c________t________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________h________a________p________p________e________n________ ________i________n________ ________t________h________e________ ________f________u________t________u________r________e________,________
Heads Up
Definition
(phrase) A popular game
Example
I love playing Heads Up with my friends!
Teacher says
Teacher says:
'Heads up' is a game where one player takes card and holds it up to their forehead without looking at it. The other players shout out clues for the first player. The first player will try to guess who is on their card until they either guess the correct answer or they decide to pass.
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________h________e________ ________a________c________t________ ________o________f________ ________f________o________l________l________o________w________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________w________a________t________c________h________i________n________g________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________w________i________t________h________o________u________t________ ________t________h________e________i________r________ ________k________n________o________w________l________e________d________g________e________ ________o________r________ ________p________e________r________m________i________s________s________i________o________n________,________ ________u________s________u________a________l________l________y________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________t________h________e________ ________i________n________t________e________n________t________i________o________n________ ________o________f________ ________c________a________u________s________i________n________g________ ________t________h________e________m________ ________d________i________s________t________r________e________s________s________ ________o________r________ ________f________e________a________r________,________
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________n________a________m________e________ ________(________s________u________c________h________ ________a________s________ ________"________M________o________o________s________e________"________ ________o________r________ ________"________L________a________d________y________ ________B________i________r________d________"________)________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________d________i________f________f________e________r________e________n________t________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________y________o________u________r________ ________r________e________a________l________ ________n________a________m________e________ ________b________u________t________ ________i________s________ ________w________h________a________t________ ________y________o________u________r________ ________f________a________m________i________l________y________,________ ________f________r________i________e________n________d________s________,________ ________e________t________c________.________,________ ________c________a________l________l________ ________y________o________u________ ________w________h________e________n________ ________t________h________e________y________ ________a________r________e________ ________t________a________l________k________i________n________g________ ________t________o________ ________y________o________u________ ________o________r________ ________a________b________o________u________t________ ________y________o________u________
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________h________a________v________e________ ________a________ ________g________r________e________a________t________ ________d________e________a________l________ ________o________f________ ________r________e________s________p________e________c________t________ ________f________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________t________a________k________e________ ________h________o________l________d________ ________o________f________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________q________u________i________c________k________l________y________ ________a________n________d________ ________f________i________r________m________l________y________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________o________n________e________'________s________ ________h________a________n________d________
Definition
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________s________p________e________n________d________ ________t________i________m________e________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________r________e________l________a________x________e________d________ ________w________a________y________,________ ________u________s________u________a________l________l________y________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________s________o________c________i________a________l________ ________s________e________t________t________i________n________g________
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112 million Instagram followers
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Teacher says
Teacher says:
Selena Gomez is the most-followed woman on Instagram, with over 395 million followers as of March 2023.
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________c________u________r________r________e________n________t________l________y________ ________p________o________p________u________l________a________r________ ________o________r________ ________f________a________s________h________i________o________n________a________b________l________e________
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Definition
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Curb Your Enthusiasm is an American television sitcom starring comedian Larry David.
obsession
əbˈsɛʃn
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əbˈsɛʃ(ə)n
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Definition
(noun) Obsession is an intense feeling of enthusiasm or desire for something, often to the point of preoccupation or fixation
Example
My obsession with collecting vintage books has been a lifelong passion
Cue it up
Definition
'Cue it up' is an idiom used to mean 'start playing music'. In the given context, it is used to suggest that upbeat music should be played before something else happens.
Example
you could say 'Let's cue it up and get the party started!'
entitled
Definition
(adjective,) Having the right to do or have something; feeling that one deserves special treatment or privileges,
Example
kids who feel so entitled and think the world will revolve around them
hobby
ˈhɒbi
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ˈhɑbi
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Definition
(noun) Hobby is an activity that someone does for pleasure, especially in their spare time
Example
I've been playing the guitar as a hobby for many years
Flip it around
Definition
'Flip it around' is an idiom used to mean 'change the order of something'. In the given context, it is used to suggest that the order of titles should be changed.
Example
you could say 'Let's flip it around and start with the last title first!'
Fictional
ˈfɪkʃən(ə)l
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ˈfɪkʃ(ə)nəl
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Definition
(adjective) Fictional is something that is not real or true, but is made up or imagined
Example
Harry Potter is a fictional character
Twizzlers
Definition
(noun) Twizzlers are a type of candy made from twisted strands of flavored licorice
Example
I like to eat Twizzlers while watching movies
Greens
Definition
(noun) Greens are vegetables that are green in color, such as spinach, kale, and broccoli
Example
I always try to include greens in my diet
newborn
ˌnjuːˈbɔːn
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ˈnuˌbɔrn
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Definition
(adjective) Newborn is a baby that has just been born
Example
The newborn baby was sleeping peacefully
jingle
ˈdʒɪŋɡl
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ˈdʒɪŋɡ(ə)l
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Definition
(noun) A jingle is a short tune or song used in advertising or to identify a product
Example
The jingle for the fast food restaurant was very catchy
collaborate
kəˈlabəreɪt
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kəˈlæbəˌreɪt
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Definition
(verb) To collaborate is to work together with someone else to create something
Example
The two artists collaborated to create a painting
Magenta
məˈdʒɛntə
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məˈdʒɛn(t)ə
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Definition
(noun) Magenta is a bright purplish-pink color
Example
The dress was a beautiful shade of magenta
bucket list
Definition
A 'bucket list' is a list of things that a person wants to do before they die.
Example
I've been ticking off items on my bucket list - I've already been to the Grand Canyon and Machu Picchu.
Aye, matey
Definition
'Aye, matey' is a phrase used by pirates to greet each other.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
The joke is that "Aye, matey" sounds the same as "I'm eighty"
Patience
ˈpeɪʃns
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ˈpeɪʃ(ə)ns
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Definition
(noun) Patience is the ability to wait calmly for a long time without becoming annoyed or upset
Example
He had the patience to wait for the right moment
pseudonym
ˈs(j)uːdənɪm
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ˈsudənɪm
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Definition
(noun) A pseudonym is a false name used instead of a person's real name, often for the purpose of hiding their identity
Example
The author of the book 'Alice in Wonderland' wrote under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll
Grateful
ˈɡreɪtf(ʊ)l
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ˈɡreɪtf(ə)l
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Definition
(adjective) Grateful is feeling or showing an appreciation for something
Example
The family was grateful for the help they received
twin
twɪn
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twɪn
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Definition
(noun) A twin is a person who has the same parents as another person
Example
My brother is a twin and his brother lives in another country
era
Definition
(noun) A period of time in history, usually marked by certain characteristics or events
Example
The Victorian era was a time of great change in Britain.
cherish
ˈtʃɛrɪʃ
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ˈtʃɛrəʃ
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Definition
(verb) Cherish is to feel or show great love and affection for someone or something
Example
I cherish the time I spend with my family
binge
bɪndʒ
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bɪndʒ
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Definition
(verb) Binge is an activity of consuming large amounts of something, such as food or television, in a short period of time
experimental
ɛkˌspɛrɪˈmɛntl
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ɛkˌspɛrəˈmɛn(t)l
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Definition
(adjective) Experimental is something that is done in order to test a theory or idea
Example
The scientist conducted an experimental study to test the effects of the new drug
spray paint
ˈspreɪ ˌpeɪnt
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Definition
(noun) Spray paint is a type of paint that is sprayed from a can
Example
The artist used spray paint to create a mural on the wall
royalty free
Definition
(adjective) A type of license that allows the user to use copyrighted material without having to pay royalties or license fees for each use or each period of use.
Example
The company used royalty free images for their website.
picking up
Definition
(verb) To take up or begin to do something, especially as a hobby or pastime
Example
I plan to pick up painting as a hobby.
prediction
Definition
(noun) A statement about what is expected to happen in the future,
Example
The weather forecast is a prediction about what the weather will be like tomorrow.
Heads Up
Definition
(phrase) A popular game
Example
I love playing Heads Up with my friends!
Teacher says
Teacher says:
'Heads up' is a game where one player takes card and holds it up to their forehead without looking at it. The other players shout out clues for the first player. The first player will try to guess who is on their card until they either guess the correct answer or they decide to pass.
stalking
Definition
(verb) The act of following or watching someone without their knowledge or permission, usually with the intention of causing them distress or fear,
Example
The woman was accused of stalking her ex-boyfriend.
nickname
Definition
(noun) a name (such as "Moose" or "Lady Bird") that is different from your real name but is what your family, friends, etc., call you when they are talking to you or about you
look up to
Definition
(verb) have a great deal of respect for someone
grab
Definition
(verb) to take hold of something quickly and firmly with one's hand
Example
I grabbed the last piece of cake before anyone else could get it
spirit animal
Definition
(noun) A spirit animal is a creature, usually an animal, that is believed to have a special connection to a person or group of people, often serving as a symbol of their beliefs or values.
Example
My spirit animal is a lion, which symbolizes strength and courage.
Hang out
Definition
(verb) To spend time with someone in a relaxed way, usually in a social setting
Example
We like to hang out at the beach on weekends
cover
Definition
(verb) To perform or record a version of a song that has already been written and recorded by someone else
Example
The band covered a classic rock song for their latest album.
112 million Instagram followers
Definition
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Selena Gomez is the most-followed woman on Instagram, with over 395 million followers as of March 2023.
pet peeve
Definition
(noun) A pet peeve is something that someone finds particularly annoying or irritating,
Example
one of my biggest pet peeves is poor customer service
trend
Definition
(noun) something that is currently popular or fashionable
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Definition
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Curb Your Enthusiasm is an American television sitcom starring comedian Larry David.
obsession
əbˈsɛʃn
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əbˈsɛʃ(ə)n
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Definition
(noun) Obsession is an intense feeling of enthusiasm or desire for something, often to the point of preoccupation or fixation
Example
My obsession with collecting vintage books has been a lifelong passion
Cue it up
Definition
'Cue it up' is an idiom used to mean 'start playing music'. In the given context, it is used to suggest that upbeat music should be played before something else happens.
Example
you could say 'Let's cue it up and get the party started!'
entitled
Definition
(adjective,) Having the right to do or have something; feeling that one deserves special treatment or privileges,
Example
kids who feel so entitled and think the world will revolve around them
hobby
ˈhɒbi
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ˈhɑbi
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Definition
(noun) Hobby is an activity that someone does for pleasure, especially in their spare time
Example
I've been playing the guitar as a hobby for many years
Flip it around
Definition
'Flip it around' is an idiom used to mean 'change the order of something'. In the given context, it is used to suggest that the order of titles should be changed.
Example
you could say 'Let's flip it around and start with the last title first!'
Fictional
ˈfɪkʃən(ə)l
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ˈfɪkʃ(ə)nəl
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Definition
(adjective) Fictional is something that is not real or true, but is made up or imagined
Example
Harry Potter is a fictional character
Twizzlers
Definition
(noun) Twizzlers are a type of candy made from twisted strands of flavored licorice
Example
I like to eat Twizzlers while watching movies
Greens
Definition
(noun) Greens are vegetables that are green in color, such as spinach, kale, and broccoli
Example
I always try to include greens in my diet
newborn
ˌnjuːˈbɔːn
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ˈnuˌbɔrn
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Definition
(adjective) Newborn is a baby that has just been born
Example
The newborn baby was sleeping peacefully
jingle
ˈdʒɪŋɡl
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ˈdʒɪŋɡ(ə)l
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Definition
(noun) A jingle is a short tune or song used in advertising or to identify a product
Example
The jingle for the fast food restaurant was very catchy
collaborate
kəˈlabəreɪt
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kəˈlæbəˌreɪt
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Definition
(verb) To collaborate is to work together with someone else to create something
Example
The two artists collaborated to create a painting
Magenta
məˈdʒɛntə
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məˈdʒɛn(t)ə
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Definition
(noun) Magenta is a bright purplish-pink color
Example
The dress was a beautiful shade of magenta
bucket list
Definition
A 'bucket list' is a list of things that a person wants to do before they die.
Example
I've been ticking off items on my bucket list - I've already been to the Grand Canyon and Machu Picchu.
Aye, matey
Definition
'Aye, matey' is a phrase used by pirates to greet each other.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
The joke is that "Aye, matey" sounds the same as "I'm eighty"
Patience
ˈpeɪʃns
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ˈpeɪʃ(ə)ns
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Definition
(noun) Patience is the ability to wait calmly for a long time without becoming annoyed or upset
Example
He had the patience to wait for the right moment
pseudonym
ˈs(j)uːdənɪm
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ˈsudənɪm
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Definition
(noun) A pseudonym is a false name used instead of a person's real name, often for the purpose of hiding their identity
Example
The author of the book 'Alice in Wonderland' wrote under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll
Grateful
ˈɡreɪtf(ʊ)l
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ˈɡreɪtf(ə)l
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Definition
(adjective) Grateful is feeling or showing an appreciation for something
Example
The family was grateful for the help they received
twin
twɪn
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twɪn
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Definition
(noun) A twin is a person who has the same parents as another person
Example
My brother is a twin and his brother lives in another country
era
Definition
(noun) A period of time in history, usually marked by certain characteristics or events
Example
The Victorian era was a time of great change in Britain.
cherish
ˈtʃɛrɪʃ
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ˈtʃɛrəʃ
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Definition
(verb) Cherish is to feel or show great love and affection for someone or something
Example
I cherish the time I spend with my family
binge
bɪndʒ
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bɪndʒ
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Definition
(verb) Binge is an activity of consuming large amounts of something, such as food or television, in a short period of time
experimental
ɛkˌspɛrɪˈmɛntl
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ɛkˌspɛrəˈmɛn(t)l
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Definition
(adjective) Experimental is something that is done in order to test a theory or idea
Example
The scientist conducted an experimental study to test the effects of the new drug
spray paint
ˈspreɪ ˌpeɪnt
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Definition
(noun) Spray paint is a type of paint that is sprayed from a can
Example
The artist used spray paint to create a mural on the wall
royalty free
Definition
(adjective) A type of license that allows the user to use copyrighted material without having to pay royalties or license fees for each use or each period of use.
Example
The company used royalty free images for their website.
picking up
Definition
(verb) To take up or begin to do something, especially as a hobby or pastime
Example
I plan to pick up painting as a hobby.
prediction
Definition
(noun) A statement about what is expected to happen in the future,
Example
The weather forecast is a prediction about what the weather will be like tomorrow.
Heads Up
Definition
(phrase) A popular game
Example
I love playing Heads Up with my friends!
Teacher says
Teacher says:
'Heads up' is a game where one player takes card and holds it up to their forehead without looking at it. The other players shout out clues for the first player. The first player will try to guess who is on their card until they either guess the correct answer or they decide to pass.
stalking
Definition
(verb) The act of following or watching someone without their knowledge or permission, usually with the intention of causing them distress or fear,
Example
The woman was accused of stalking her ex-boyfriend.
nickname
Definition
(noun) a name (such as "Moose" or "Lady Bird") that is different from your real name but is what your family, friends, etc., call you when they are talking to you or about you
look up to
Definition
(verb) have a great deal of respect for someone
grab
Definition
(verb) to take hold of something quickly and firmly with one's hand
Example
I grabbed the last piece of cake before anyone else could get it
spirit animal
Definition
(noun) A spirit animal is a creature, usually an animal, that is believed to have a special connection to a person or group of people, often serving as a symbol of their beliefs or values.
Example
My spirit animal is a lion, which symbolizes strength and courage.
Hang out
Definition
(verb) To spend time with someone in a relaxed way, usually in a social setting
Example
We like to hang out at the beach on weekends
cover
Definition
(verb) To perform or record a version of a song that has already been written and recorded by someone else
Example
The band covered a classic rock song for their latest album.
112 million Instagram followers
Definition
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Selena Gomez is the most-followed woman on Instagram, with over 395 million followers as of March 2023.
pet peeve
Definition
(noun) A pet peeve is something that someone finds particularly annoying or irritating,
Example
one of my biggest pet peeves is poor customer service
trend
Definition
(noun) something that is currently popular or fashionable
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Definition
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Curb Your Enthusiasm is an American television sitcom starring comedian Larry David.
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Fictional
ˈfɪkʃən(ə)l
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ˈfɪkʃ(ə)nəl
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Definition
(adjective) Fictional is something that is not real or true, but is made up or imagined
Example
Harry Potter is a fictional character
obsession
əbˈsɛʃn
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əbˈsɛʃ(ə)n
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Definition
(noun) Obsession is an intense feeling of enthusiasm or desire for something, often to the point of preoccupation or fixation
Example
My obsession with collecting vintage books has been a lifelong passion
entitled
Definition
(adjective,) Having the right to do or have something; feeling that one deserves special treatment or privileges,
Example
kids who feel so entitled and think the world will revolve around them
pet peeve
Definition
(noun) A pet peeve is something that someone finds particularly annoying or irritating,
Example
one of my biggest pet peeves is poor customer service
Twizzlers
Definition
(noun) Twizzlers are a type of candy made from twisted strands of flavored licorice
Example
I like to eat Twizzlers while watching movies
nickname
Definition
(noun) a name (such as "Moose" or "Lady Bird") that is different from your real name but is what your family, friends, etc., call you when they are talking to you or about you
look up to
Definition
(verb) have a great deal of respect for someone
era
Definition
(noun) A period of time in history, usually marked by certain characteristics or events
Example
The Victorian era was a time of great change in Britain.
cherish
ˈtʃɛrɪʃ
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ˈtʃɛrəʃ
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Definition
(verb) Cherish is to feel or show great love and affection for someone or something
Example
I cherish the time I spend with my family
cover
Definition
(verb) To perform or record a version of a song that has already been written and recorded by someone else
Example
The band covered a classic rock song for their latest album.
collaborate
kəˈlabəreɪt
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kəˈlæbəˌreɪt
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Definition
(verb) To collaborate is to work together with someone else to create something
Example
The two artists collaborated to create a painting
picking up
Definition
(verb) To take up or begin to do something, especially as a hobby or pastime
Example
I plan to pick up painting as a hobby.
newborn
ˌnjuːˈbɔːn
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ˈnuˌbɔrn
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Definition
(adjective) Newborn is a baby that has just been born
Example
The newborn baby was sleeping peacefully
grab
Definition
(verb) to take hold of something quickly and firmly with one's hand
Example
I grabbed the last piece of cake before anyone else could get it
trend
Definition
(noun) something that is currently popular or fashionable
spray paint
ˈspreɪ ˌpeɪnt
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Definition
(noun) Spray paint is a type of paint that is sprayed from a can
Example
The artist used spray paint to create a mural on the wall
prediction
Definition
(noun) A statement about what is expected to happen in the future,
Example
The weather forecast is a prediction about what the weather will be like tomorrow.
Grateful
ˈɡreɪtf(ʊ)l
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ˈɡreɪtf(ə)l
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Definition
(adjective) Grateful is feeling or showing an appreciation for something
Example
The family was grateful for the help they received
stalking
Definition
(verb) The act of following or watching someone without their knowledge or permission, usually with the intention of causing them distress or fear,
Example
The woman was accused of stalking her ex-boyfriend.
twin
twɪn
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twɪn
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Definition
(noun) A twin is a person who has the same parents as another person
Example
My brother is a twin and his brother lives in another country
royalty free
Definition
(adjective) A type of license that allows the user to use copyrighted material without having to pay royalties or license fees for each use or each period of use.
Example
The company used royalty free images for their website.
hobby
ˈhɒbi
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ˈhɑbi
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Definition
(noun) Hobby is an activity that someone does for pleasure, especially in their spare time
Example
I've been playing the guitar as a hobby for many years
Magenta
məˈdʒɛntə
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məˈdʒɛn(t)ə
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Definition
(noun) Magenta is a bright purplish-pink color
Example
The dress was a beautiful shade of magenta
jingle
ˈdʒɪŋɡl
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ˈdʒɪŋɡ(ə)l
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Definition
(noun) A jingle is a short tune or song used in advertising or to identify a product
Example
The jingle for the fast food restaurant was very catchy
Patience
ˈpeɪʃns
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ˈpeɪʃ(ə)ns
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Definition
(noun) Patience is the ability to wait calmly for a long time without becoming annoyed or upset
Example
He had the patience to wait for the right moment
spirit animal
Definition
(noun) A spirit animal is a creature, usually an animal, that is believed to have a special connection to a person or group of people, often serving as a symbol of their beliefs or values.
Example
My spirit animal is a lion, which symbolizes strength and courage.
binge
bɪndʒ
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bɪndʒ
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Definition
(verb) Binge is an activity of consuming large amounts of something, such as food or television, in a short period of time
experimental
ɛkˌspɛrɪˈmɛntl
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ɛkˌspɛrəˈmɛn(t)l
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Definition
(adjective) Experimental is something that is done in order to test a theory or idea
Example
The scientist conducted an experimental study to test the effects of the new drug
Greens
Definition
(noun) Greens are vegetables that are green in color, such as spinach, kale, and broccoli
Example
I always try to include greens in my diet
Hang out
Definition
(verb) To spend time with someone in a relaxed way, usually in a social setting
Example
We like to hang out at the beach on weekends
pseudonym
ˈs(j)uːdənɪm
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ˈsudənɪm
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Definition
(noun) A pseudonym is a false name used instead of a person's real name, often for the purpose of hiding their identity
Example
The author of the book 'Alice in Wonderland' wrote under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll
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