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♪ I have this thing where I get older
but
but
X
just never wiser ♪
♪ I have this thing where I get older but just never
wiser
wiser
X
♪
I
have
this
thing
where
I
get
older
but
just
never
wiser
♪ Midnights become my afternoons ♪
♪ Midnights become my
afternoons
afternoons
X
♪
Midnights
become
my
afternoons
♪ When my depression works the graveyard shift ♪
♪ When my depression works the
graveyard shift
graveyard shift
X
♪
When
my
depression
works
the
graveyard
shift
♪ All
of
of
X
the people I’ve ghosted stand there
in
in
X
the room ♪
♪ All of the people I’ve
ghosted
stand there in the room ♪
All
of
the
people
I’ve
ghosted
stand
there
in
the
room
♪ I should not be left
to
to
X
my own devices,
♪ I should not be
vices
vices
X
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left to my own de
vices
vices
X
,
I
should
not
be
left
to
my
own
devices
they come
with
with
X
prices and vices, I end
up
up
X
in
in
X
crisis ♪
they come with prices and
vices
vices
X
, I end up in
crisis
crisis
X
♪
they
come
with
prices
and
vices
I
end
up
in
crisis
♪ Tale
as
as
X
old
as
as
X
time ♪
♪
Tale as old as time
♪
Tale
as
old
as
time
♪ I wake
up
up
X
screaming
from
from
X
dreaming one day I’ll watch
as
as
X
you’re leaving ♪
♪ I wake up screaming from dreaming one day I’ll watch as you’re
leaving
leaving
X
♪
I
wake
up
screaming
from
dreaming
one
day
I’ll
watch
as
you’re
leaving
♪ ‘Cause you got tired
of
of
X
my scheming
for
for
X
the last time ♪
♪ ‘Cause you got tired of my
scheming
scheming
X
for the last time ♪
‘Cause
you
got
tired
of
my
scheming
for
the
last
time
♪ It’s me ♪
♪ It’s me ♪
It’s
me
♪ Hi ♪
♪ Hi ♪
Hi
♪ I’m the problem, it’s me ♪
♪ I’m the problem, it’s me ♪
I’m
the
problem
it’s
me
♪ At teatime ♪
♪ At
teatime
teatime
X
♪
At
teatime
♪ Everybody agrees ♪
♪ Everybody agrees ♪
Everybody
agrees
♪ I’ll stare directly
at
at
X
the sun
but
but
X
never
in
in
X
the mirror ♪
♪ I’ll
stare
stare
X
directly at the sun but never in the
mirror
mirror
X
♪
I’ll
stare
directly
at
the
sun
but
never
in
the
mirror
♪ It must be exhausting always rooting
for
for
X
the
anti
anti
X
-hero ♪
♪ It must be exhausting always
rooting for
rooting for
X
the
anti-hero
♪
It
must
be
exhausting
always
rooting
for
the
anti-hero
♪ Sometimes I feel
like
like
X
everybody is a sexy baby ♪
♪ Sometimes I feel like everybody is a sexy baby ♪
Sometimes
I
feel
like
everybody
is
a
sexy
baby
♪ And I’m a monster on the hill ♪
♪ And I’m a
monster
monster
X
on the hill ♪
And
I’m
a
monster
on
the
hill
♪ Too big
to
to
X
hang out ♪
♪ Too big to
hang out
hang out
X
♪
Too
big
to
hang
out
♪ Slowly lurching
toward
toward
X
your favorite city ♪
♪ Slowly
lurching
lurching
X
toward your favorite city ♪
Slowly
lurching
toward
your
favorite
city
♪ Pierced
through
through
X
the heart
but
but
X
never killed ♪
♪ Pierced through the heart but never killed ♪
Pierced
through
the
heart
but
never
killed
♪ Did you hear my covert narcissism I disguise
as
as
X
♪
♪ Did you hear my
covert narcissism
covert narcissism
X
I disguise as ♪
Did
you
hear
my
covert
narcissism
I
disguise
as
♪ Altruism
like
like
X
some kind
of
of
X
congressman ♪
♪
Altruism
Altruism
X
like some kind of congressman ♪
Altruism
like
some
kind
of
congressman
♪ Tale
as
as
X
old
as
as
X
time ♪
♪
Tale as old as time
♪
Tale
as
old
as
time
♪ I wake
up
up
X
screaming
from
from
X
dreaming one day I’ll watch
as
as
X
you’re leaving ♪
♪ I wake up screaming from dreaming one day I’ll watch as you’re
leaving
leaving
X
♪
I
wake
up
screaming
from
dreaming
one
day
I’ll
watch
as
you’re
leaving
♪ And life will lose all its meaning
for
for
X
the last time ♪
♪ And life will lose all its meaning for the last time ♪
And
life
will
lose
all
its
meaning
for
the
last
time
♪ It’s me ♪
♪ It’s me ♪
It’s
me
♪ Hi ♪
♪ Hi ♪
Hi
♪ I’m the problem, it’s me ♪
♪ I’m the problem, it’s me ♪
I’m
the
problem
it’s
me
♪ At teatime ♪
♪ At
teatime
teatime
X
♪
At
teatime
♪ Everybody agrees ♪
♪ Everybody agrees ♪
Everybody
agrees
♪ I’ll stare directly
at
at
X
the sun
but
but
X
never
in
in
X
the mirror ♪
♪ I’ll
stare
stare
X
directly at the sun but never in the
mirror
mirror
X
♪
I’ll
stare
directly
at
the
sun
but
never
in
the
mirror
♪ It must be exhausting always rooting
for
for
X
the
anti
anti
X
-hero ♪
♪ It must be exhausting always
rooting for
rooting for
X
the
anti-hero
♪
It
must
be
exhausting
always
rooting
for
the
anti-hero
♪ I have this dream my daughter-
in
in
X
-law kills me
for
for
X
the money ♪
♪ I have this dream my
daughter-in-law
daughter-in-law
X
kills me for the money ♪
I
have
this
dream
my
daughter-in-law
kills
me
for
the
money
♪ She thinks I left them in the will ♪
♪ She thinks I left them in
the will
the will
X
♪
She
thinks
I
left
them
in
the
will
♪ The family gathers ‘
round
round
X
and reads it ♪
♪ The family
gathers
gathers
X
‘round and reads it ♪
The
family
gathers
‘round
and
reads
it
♪ And then someone screams out ♪
♪ And then someone screams out ♪
And
then
someone
screams
out
♪ “She’s laughing
up
up
X
at
at
X
us
from
from
X
hell!” ♪
♪ “She’s laughing up at us from hell!” ♪
“She’s
laughing
up
at
us
from
hell”
- What?? What does it say?
- What?? What does it say?
What
What
does
it
say
- It's the worst
- It's the worst
It's
the
worst
- But who got the beach house!?
- But who got the beach house!?
But
who
got
the
beach
house
- She’s having it turned
into
into
X
a cat sanctuary
- She’s having it turned into a cat
sanctuary
sanctuary
X
She’s
having
it
turned
into
a
cat
sanctuary
- What!? Cats don't even
like
like
X
the beach
- What!? Cats don't even like the beach
What
Cats
don't
even
like
the
beach
- What
about
about
X
the rest
of
of
X
the assets?
- What about the rest of the
assets
assets
X
?
What
about
the
rest
of
the
assets
- I flew all the way here
from
from
X
Ibiza
- I flew all the way here from
Ibiza
Ibiza
X
I
flew
all
the
way
here
from
Ibiza
- To my children, I leave 13 cents.
- To my children, I leave 13 cents.
To
my
children
I
leave
13
cents
- Wait. Wait. You guys.
- Wait. Wait. You guys.
Wait
Wait
You
guys
There’s probably a secret encoded message that means something else!
There’s probably a secret encoded message that means something else!
There’s
probably
a
secret
encoded
message
that
means
something
else
Yeah, yeah, yeah that's what Mom would always do.
Yeah, yeah, yeah that's what Mom would always do.
Yeah
yeah
yeah
that's
what
Mom
would
always
do
“PS: There is no secret encoded message that means something else. Love, Taylor”
“PS: There is no secret encoded message that means something else. Love, Taylor”
“PS:
There
is
no
secret
encoded
message
that
means
something
else
Love
Taylor”
Great, well good job Chad. You finally pushed it too far.
Great, well good job Chad. You finally
pushed it too far
.
Great
well
good
job
Chad
You
finally
pushed
it
too
far
What are you implying
by
by
X
that?
What are you
implying
implying
X
by that?
What
are
you
implying
by
that
I think she's implying that you haven't hesitated
to
to
X
trade
on
on
X
Mom's name
I think she's
implying
implying
X
that you haven't hesitated to
trade on
Mom's name
I
think
she's
implying
that
you
haven't
hesitated
to
trade
on
Mom's
name
Excuse me?
Excuse me?
Excuse
me
Ummm, do you not remember your book ‘Growing Up Swift’
Ummm, do you not remember your book ‘Growing Up Swift’
Ummm
do
you
not
remember
your
book
‘Growing
Up
Swift’
And your stupid podcast 'Life Comes
at
at
X
You Swiftly'
And your stupid
podcast
podcast
X
'Life Comes at You Swiftly'
And
your
stupid
podcast
'Life
Comes
at
You
Swiftly'
Which I'm pretty sure you are recording
for
for
X
on your phone right now
Which I'm pretty sure you are recording for on your phone right now
Which
I'm
pretty
sure
you
are
recording
for
on
your
phone
right
now
Chad, come
on
on
X
! At her funeral Chad.
Chad, come on! At her funeral Chad.
Chad
come
on
At
her
funeral
Chad
Okay, well why don't you go cry
about
about
X
it
at
at
X
the country club
Okay, well why don't you go
cry about it
at the country club
Okay
well
why
don't
you
go
cry
about
it
at
the
country
club
that you name dropped mom to get
into
into
X
, Preston
that you
name dropped
mom to get into, Preston
that
you
name
dropped
mom
to
get
into
Preston
and Kimber, you are literally wearing her clothes right now
and Kimber, you are literally wearing her clothes right now
and
Kimber
you
are
literally
wearing
her
clothes
right
now
No, I'm not
No, I'm not
No
I'm
not
That's
from
from
X
the Fearless Tour, 2009
That's from the Fearless Tour, 2009
That's
from
the
Fearless
Tour
2009
Okay, well you know what, we were very, very close. I miss her
Okay, well you know what, we were very, very close. I
miss
miss
X
her
Okay
well
you
know
what
we
were
very
very
close
I
miss
her
They were so close
They were so close
They
were
so
close
Okay, I'm just gonna say it, I think she killed her
Okay, I'm just gonna say it, I think she killed her
Okay
I'm
just
gonna
say
it
I
think
she
killed
her
You've gone too far
You've
gone too far
You've
gone
too
far
Kimber was the last one
with
with
X
her!! She didn't fall
off
off
X
that balcony!! She was pushed
Kimber was the last one with her!! She didn't fall off that
balcony
balcony
X
!! She was pushed
Kimber
was
the
last
one
with
her
She
didn't
fall
off
that
balcony
She
was
pushed
Noooo!!! You monster!!!
Noooo!!! You
monster
monster
X
!!!
Noooo
You
monster
♪ It's me ♪
♪ It's me ♪
It's
me
♪ Hi ♪
♪ Hi ♪
Hi
♪ I'm the problem, it's me ♪
♪ I'm the problem, it's me ♪
I'm
the
problem
it's
me
♪ It's me ♪
♪ It's me ♪
It's
me
♪ Hi ♪
♪ Hi ♪
Hi
♪ I'm the problem, it's me ♪
♪ I'm the problem, it's me ♪
I'm
the
problem
it's
me
♪ It's me ♪
♪ It's me ♪
It's
me
♪ Hi ♪
♪ Hi ♪
Hi
♪ Everybody agrees ♪
♪ Everybody agrees ♪
Everybody
agrees
♪ Everybody agrees ♪
♪ Everybody agrees ♪
Everybody
agrees
♪ It's me ♪
♪ It's me ♪
It's
me
♪ Hi ♪
♪ Hi ♪
Hi
♪ I'm the problem, it's me ♪
♪ I'm the problem, it's me ♪
I'm
the
problem
it's
me
♪ At teatime ♪
♪ At
teatime
teatime
X
♪
At
teatime
♪ Everybody agrees ♪
♪ Everybody agrees ♪
Everybody
agrees
♪ I'll stare directly
at
at
X
the sun
but
but
X
never
in
in
X
the mirror ♪
♪ I'll
stare
stare
X
directly at the sun but never in the
mirror
mirror
X
♪
I'll
stare
directly
at
the
sun
but
never
in
the
mirror
♪ It must be exhausting always rooting
for
for
X
the
anti
anti
X
-hero ♪
♪ It must be exhausting always
rooting for
rooting for
X
the
anti-hero
♪
It
must
be
exhausting
always
rooting
for
the
anti-hero
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name dropped
Definition
To name drop means to mention a famous or important person in order to gain an advantage.
Example
he name dropped a famous celebrity to get an invitation to the launch party
ˈmɪrə
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ˈmɪrər
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________p________i________e________c________e________ ________o________f________ ________g________l________a________s________s________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________r________e________f________l________e________c________t________s________ ________i________m________a________g________e________s________
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________S________u________p________p________o________r________t________i________n________g________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________e________n________t________h________u________s________i________a________s________t________i________c________a________l________l________y________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________c________o________m________p________e________t________i________t________i________v________e________ ________s________i________t________u________a________t________i________o________n________
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________T________h________e________ ________w________i________l________l________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________l________e________g________a________l________ ________d________o________c________u________m________e________n________t________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________s________t________a________t________e________s________ ________h________o________w________ ________a________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________'________s________ ________p________o________s________s________e________s________s________i________o________n________s________ ________a________n________d________ ________m________o________n________e________y________ ________s________h________o________u________l________d________ ________b________e________ ________d________i________s________t________r________i________b________u________t________e________d________ ________a________f________t________e________r________ ________t________h________e________y________ ________d________i________e________.________
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________h________e________ ________a________c________t________ ________o________f________ ________d________e________p________a________r________t________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________g________o________i________n________g________ ________a________w________a________y________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________a________ ________p________l________a________c________e________ ________o________r________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________
Tale as old as time
Definition
Tale as old as time is an idiom used to describe a story or situation that is very familiar or has been repeated many times.
Example
The story of Romeo and Juliet is a tale as old as time.
cry about it
Definition
To cry about it means to complain or express sorrow about something. In the given context, it means that the person is being told to express their sorrow in a place that is not appropriate.
Example
if someone is being told to stop complaining about their situation, they may be told to cry about it somewhere else.
ˈɡreɪvˌjɑrd ʃɪft
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________G________r________a________v________e________y________a________r________d________ ________s________h________i________f________t________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________p________e________r________i________o________d________ ________o________f________ ________t________i________m________e________ ________w________h________e________n________ ________p________e________o________p________l________e________ ________w________o________r________k________ ________l________a________t________e________ ________a________t________ ________n________i________g________h________t________,________ ________u________s________u________a________l________l________y________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________m________i________d________n________i________g________h________t________ ________t________o________ ________8________a________m________
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________v________i________c________e________s________ ________a________r________e________ ________b________a________d________ ________h________a________b________i________t________s________ ________o________r________ ________a________d________d________i________c________t________i________o________n________s________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________h________a________s________.________
pushed it too far
Definition
To push it too far means to do something to an excessive degree, often resulting in negative consequences. In the given context, it means that the person has done something that has caused a negative reaction.
Example
if someone is constantly late for work, their boss may eventually say that they have pushed it too far.
ˈaltrʊɪz(ə)m
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ˈælˌtruˌɪzəm
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________l________t________r________u________i________s________m________ ________i________s________ ________t________h________e________ ________b________e________l________i________e________f________ ________i________n________ ________o________r________ ________p________r________a________c________t________i________c________e________ ________o________f________ ________d________i________s________i________n________t________e________r________e________s________t________e________d________ ________a________n________d________ ________s________e________l________f________l________e________s________s________ ________c________o________n________c________e________r________n________ ________f________o________r________ ________t________h________e________ ________w________e________l________l________-________b________e________i________n________g________ ________o________f________ ________o________t________h________e________r________s________
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________C________o________v________e________r________t________ ________n________a________r________c________i________s________s________i________s________m________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________t________y________p________e________ ________o________f________ ________n________a________r________c________i________s________s________i________s________m________ ________w________h________e________r________e________ ________a________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________ ________a________p________p________e________a________r________s________ ________t________o________ ________b________e________ ________h________u________m________b________l________e________ ________a________n________d________ ________s________h________y________,________ ________b________u________t________ ________i________s________ ________a________c________t________u________a________l________l________y________ ________c________o________n________c________e________a________l________i________n________g________ ________a________ ________s________e________n________s________e________ ________o________f________ ________s________u________p________e________r________i________o________r________i________t________y________.________
ɪˈbiːθə
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əˈbiθə
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________I________b________i________z________a________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________S________p________a________n________i________s________h________ ________i________s________l________a________n________d________ ________i________n________ ________t________h________e________ ________M________e________d________i________t________e________r________r________a________n________e________a________n________ ________S________e________a________
ghosted
Definition
Ghosted is an idiom used to describe when someone suddenly stops all communication with another person without explanation or warning.
Example
My friend ghosted me after we had a disagreement.
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________s________s________e________t________s________ ________a________r________e________ ________v________a________l________u________a________b________l________e________ ________p________o________s________s________e________s________s________i________o________n________s________ ________o________r________ ________q________u________a________l________i________t________i________e________s________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________h________a________s________.________
trade on
Definition
To trade on something means to use it to gain an advantage. In the given context, it means that the person has used their mother's name to gain an advantage.
Example
if someone is applying for a job, they may trade on their father's name to get an interview.
ˈpɒdkɑːst
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ˈpɑdˌkæst
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________p________o________d________c________a________s________t________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________d________i________g________i________t________a________l________ ________a________u________d________i________o________ ________f________i________l________e________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________c________a________n________ ________b________e________ ________d________o________w________n________l________o________a________d________e________d________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________t________h________e________ ________i________n________t________e________r________n________e________t________ ________a________n________d________ ________l________i________s________t________e________n________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________o________n________ ________a________ ________c________o________m________p________u________t________e________r________ ________o________r________ ________m________o________b________i________l________e________ ________d________e________v________i________c________e________
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________i________m________p________l________y________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________i________s________ ________t________o________ ________s________u________g________g________e________s________t________ ________i________t________ ________w________i________t________h________o________u________t________ ________s________a________y________i________n________g________ ________i________t________ ________d________i________r________e________c________t________l________y________
ˈtiːtʌɪm
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ˈtiˌtaɪm
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________T________e________a________t________i________m________e________ ________i________s________ ________t________h________e________ ________t________i________m________e________ ________o________f________ ________d________a________y________ ________w________h________e________n________ ________p________e________o________p________l________e________ ________u________s________u________a________l________l________y________ ________h________a________v________e________ ________a________f________t________e________r________n________o________o________n________ ________t________e________a________
ˈkrʌɪsɪs
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ˈkraɪsəs
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________c________r________i________s________i________s________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________d________i________f________f________i________c________u________l________t________ ________o________r________ ________d________a________n________g________e________r________o________u________s________ ________s________i________t________u________a________t________i________o________n________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________n________e________e________d________s________ ________s________e________r________i________o________u________s________ ________a________t________t________e________n________t________i________o________n________.________
gone too far
Definition
To have gone too far means to have done something that is considered inappropriate or unacceptable. In the given context, it means that the person has done something that is not acceptable.
Example
if someone is making rude comments about someone else, they may be said to have gone too far.
ˈskiːmɪŋ
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ˈskimɪŋ
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Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________S________c________h________e________m________i________n________g________ ________i________s________ ________t________h________e________ ________a________c________t________ ________o________f________ ________p________l________a________n________n________i________n________g________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________s________e________c________r________e________t________ ________o________r________ ________c________l________e________v________e________r________ ________w________a________y________.________
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________m________o________v________e________ ________i________n________ ________a________n________ ________u________n________s________t________e________a________d________y________,________ ________j________e________r________k________y________ ________w________a________y________
ˈbalkəni
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ˈbælkəni
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________b________a________l________c________o________n________y________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________p________l________a________t________f________o________r________m________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________p________r________o________j________e________c________t________s________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________t________h________e________ ________w________a________l________l________ ________o________f________ ________a________ ________b________u________i________l________d________i________n________g________ ________a________n________d________ ________i________s________ ________s________u________r________r________o________u________n________d________e________d________ ________b________y________ ________a________ ________r________a________i________l________i________n________g________
ˈdɔːt(ə)rɪnlɔː
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ˈdɔdər ən ˌlɔ
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________d________a________u________g________h________t________e________r________-________i________n________-________l________a________w________ ________i________s________ ________t________h________e________ ________w________i________f________e________ ________o________f________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________'________s________ ________s________o________n________
ˈsaŋ(k)tʃʊəri
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ˈsæŋk(t)ʃəˌwɛri
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________p________l________a________c________e________ ________o________f________ ________r________e________f________u________g________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________a________f________e________t________y________;________ ________a________ ________r________e________f________u________g________e________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________d________a________n________g________e________r________ ________o________r________ ________d________i________s________t________r________e________s________s________.________
anti-hero
ˈantɪˌhɪərəʊ
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Definition
(noun) a central character in a story, film, or drama who lacks conventional heroic attributes
Example
The protagonist in the movie was a criminal, but his courage and loyalty made him a hero to the audience
stɛː
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stɛr
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Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________l________o________o________k________ ________f________i________x________e________d________l________y________ ________a________n________d________ ________i________n________t________e________n________t________l________y________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________w________i________d________e________ ________o________p________e________n________ ________e________y________e________s________.________
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________c________o________m________e________ ________t________o________g________e________t________h________e________r________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________g________r________o________u________p________ ________o________r________ ________c________r________o________w________d________.________
left to my own devices
Definition
(phrase) A situation in which one is left to rely on their own resources and abilities to achieve a goal or solve a problem.
Example
I was left to my own devices to figure out how to fix the broken computer.
Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________h________a________v________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________s________h________o________w________i________n________g________ ________w________i________s________d________o________m________ ________o________r________ ________k________n________o________w________l________e________d________g________e________ ________u________s________u________a________l________l________y________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________l________e________a________r________n________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________e________x________p________e________r________i________e________n________c________i________n________g________ ________m________a________n________y________ ________t________h________i________n________g________s________
ˈmɒnstə
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ˈmɑnstər
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Definition
1. ________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________l________a________r________g________e________,________ ________f________r________i________g________h________t________e________n________i________n________g________ ________c________r________e________a________t________u________r________e________,________ ________o________f________t________e________n________ ________i________m________a________g________i________n________a________r________y________ ________o________r________ ________m________y________t________h________i________c________a________l________
2. ________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________p________o________w________e________r________f________u________l________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________t________h________i________n________g________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________c________a________n________n________o________t________ ________b________e________ ________c________o________n________t________r________o________l________l________e________d________ ________a________n________d________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________c________a________u________s________e________s________ ________m________a________n________y________ ________p________r________o________b________l________e________m________s________
ˌɑːftəˈnuːn
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ˌæftərˈnun
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________T________h________e________ ________p________e________r________i________o________d________ ________o________f________ ________t________i________m________e________ ________b________e________t________w________e________e________n________ ________n________o________o________n________ ________a________n________d________ ________e________v________e________n________i________n________g________,________ ________u________s________u________a________l________l________y________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________1________2________p________m________ ________t________o________ ________6________p________m________
Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________s________p________e________n________d________ ________t________i________m________e________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________r________e________l________a________x________e________d________ ________w________a________y________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________f________r________i________e________n________d________s________ ________o________r________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________s________o________c________i________a________l________ ________s________e________t________t________i________n________g________.________
miss
Definition
(verb phrase) To feel a longing for someone who is not present,
name dropped
Definition
To name drop means to mention a famous or important person in order to gain an advantage.
Example
he name dropped a famous celebrity to get an invitation to the launch party
mirror
ˈmɪrə
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ˈmɪrər
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Definition
(noun) a piece of glass that reflects images
Example
he checked his appearance in the mirror
rooting for
Definition
(verb) Supporting someone or something enthusiastically, especially in a competitive situation
Example
I'm rooting for my favorite team to win the championship!
the will
Definition
(noun) The will is a legal document that states how a person's possessions and money should be distributed after they die.
Example
The will was written in accordance with the deceased's wishes.
leaving
Definition
(verb) The act of departing or going away from a place or person
Example
I saw her leaving the store with a bag full of groceries.
Tale as old as time
Definition
Tale as old as time is an idiom used to describe a story or situation that is very familiar or has been repeated many times.
Example
The story of Romeo and Juliet is a tale as old as time.
cry about it
Definition
To cry about it means to complain or express sorrow about something. In the given context, it means that the person is being told to express their sorrow in a place that is not appropriate.
Example
if someone is being told to stop complaining about their situation, they may be told to cry about it somewhere else.
graveyard shift
ˈɡreɪvˌjɑrd ʃɪft
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Definition
(noun) Graveyard shift is a period of time when people work late at night, usually from midnight to 8am
Example
My friend works the graveyard shift at the hospital
vices
Definition
(noun) vices are bad habits or addictions that someone has.
Example
Smoking and drinking are common vices.
pushed it too far
Definition
To push it too far means to do something to an excessive degree, often resulting in negative consequences. In the given context, it means that the person has done something that has caused a negative reaction.
Example
if someone is constantly late for work, their boss may eventually say that they have pushed it too far.
Altruism
ˈaltrʊɪz(ə)m
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ˈælˌtruˌɪzəm
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Definition
(noun) Altruism is the belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others
Example
She was praised for her altruism in helping the homeless
covert narcissism
Definition
(noun) Covert narcissism is a type of narcissism where a person appears to be humble and shy, but is actually concealing a sense of superiority.
Example
He was so charming that no one suspected his covert narcissism.
Ibiza
ɪˈbiːθə
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əˈbiθə
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Definition
(noun) Ibiza is a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea
Example
We went to Ibiza for our summer vacation
ghosted
Definition
Ghosted is an idiom used to describe when someone suddenly stops all communication with another person without explanation or warning.
Example
My friend ghosted me after we had a disagreement.
assets
Definition
(noun) assets are valuable possessions or qualities that someone or something has.
Example
The company has many assets, including a large customer base.
trade on
Definition
To trade on something means to use it to gain an advantage. In the given context, it means that the person has used their mother's name to gain an advantage.
Example
if someone is applying for a job, they may trade on their father's name to get an interview.
podcast
ˈpɒdkɑːst
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ˈpɑdˌkæst
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Definition
(noun) A podcast is a digital audio file that can be downloaded from the internet and listened to on a computer or mobile device
Example
a podcast could be a series of interviews with experts on a particular topic
implying
Definition
(verb) To imply something is to suggest it without saying it directly
Example
if someone says 'I'm sure you know what I mean', they are implying something without saying it directly
teatime
ˈtiːtʌɪm
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ˈtiˌtaɪm
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Definition
(noun) Teatime is the time of day when people usually have afternoon tea
Example
teatime in the UK is usually between 3pm and 5pm
crisis
ˈkrʌɪsɪs
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ˈkraɪsəs
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Definition
(noun) A crisis is a difficult or dangerous situation that needs serious attention.
Example
The country is facing an economic crisis.
gone too far
Definition
To have gone too far means to have done something that is considered inappropriate or unacceptable. In the given context, it means that the person has done something that is not acceptable.
Example
if someone is making rude comments about someone else, they may be said to have gone too far.
scheming
ˈskiːmɪŋ
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ˈskimɪŋ
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Definition
(verb) Scheming is the act of planning something in a secret or clever way.
Example
The politician was accused of scheming to win the election.
lurching
Definition
(verb) To move in an unsteady, jerky way
Example
The car lurches forward as the driver presses the accelerator
balcony
ˈbalkəni
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ˈbælkəni
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Definition
(noun) A balcony is a platform that projects from the wall of a building and is surrounded by a railing
Example
a balcony could be found on the outside of a hotel room
daughter-in-law
ˈdɔːt(ə)rɪnlɔː
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ˈdɔdər ən ˌlɔ
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Definition
(noun) A daughter-in-law is the wife of someone's son
Example
My daughter-in-law is a great cook
sanctuary
ˈsaŋ(k)tʃʊəri
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ˈsæŋk(t)ʃəˌwɛri
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Definition
(noun) A place of refuge or safety; a refuge from danger or distress.
anti-hero
ˈantɪˌhɪərəʊ
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Definition
(noun) a central character in a story, film, or drama who lacks conventional heroic attributes
Example
The protagonist in the movie was a criminal, but his courage and loyalty made him a hero to the audience
stare
stɛː
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stɛr
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Definition
(verb) To look fixedly and intently, especially with wide open eyes.
Example
I will stare at the stars in the night sky for hours.
gathers
Definition
(verb) To come together in a group or crowd.
Example
The students gathered in the auditorium for the assembly.
left to my own devices
Definition
(phrase) A situation in which one is left to rely on their own resources and abilities to achieve a goal or solve a problem.
Example
I was left to my own devices to figure out how to fix the broken computer.
wiser
Definition
(adjective) having or showing wisdom or knowledge usually from learning or experiencing many things
Example
He was much wiser after his travels around the world.
monster
ˈmɒnstə
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ˈmɑnstər
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Definition
1. (noun) A large, frightening creature, often imaginary or mythical
2. (noun) a powerful person or thing that cannot be controlled and that causes many problems
Example
he's only a year old, but already he is a little monster
afternoons
ˌɑːftəˈnuːn
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ˌæftərˈnun
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Definition
(noun) The period of time between noon and evening, usually from 12pm to 6pm
Example
I usually take a nap in the afternoon.
hang out
Definition
(verb) To spend time in a relaxed way with friends or in a social setting.
Example
We like to hang out at the beach on the weekends.
miss
Definition
(verb phrase) To feel a longing for someone who is not present,
name dropped
Definition
To name drop means to mention a famous or important person in order to gain an advantage.
Example
he name dropped a famous celebrity to get an invitation to the launch party
mirror
ˈmɪrə
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ˈmɪrər
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Definition
(noun) a piece of glass that reflects images
Example
he checked his appearance in the mirror
rooting for
Definition
(verb) Supporting someone or something enthusiastically, especially in a competitive situation
Example
I'm rooting for my favorite team to win the championship!
the will
Definition
(noun) The will is a legal document that states how a person's possessions and money should be distributed after they die.
Example
The will was written in accordance with the deceased's wishes.
leaving
Definition
(verb) The act of departing or going away from a place or person
Example
I saw her leaving the store with a bag full of groceries.
Tale as old as time
Definition
Tale as old as time is an idiom used to describe a story or situation that is very familiar or has been repeated many times.
Example
The story of Romeo and Juliet is a tale as old as time.
cry about it
Definition
To cry about it means to complain or express sorrow about something. In the given context, it means that the person is being told to express their sorrow in a place that is not appropriate.
Example
if someone is being told to stop complaining about their situation, they may be told to cry about it somewhere else.
graveyard shift
ˈɡreɪvˌjɑrd ʃɪft
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Definition
(noun) Graveyard shift is a period of time when people work late at night, usually from midnight to 8am
Example
My friend works the graveyard shift at the hospital
vices
Definition
(noun) vices are bad habits or addictions that someone has.
Example
Smoking and drinking are common vices.
pushed it too far
Definition
To push it too far means to do something to an excessive degree, often resulting in negative consequences. In the given context, it means that the person has done something that has caused a negative reaction.
Example
if someone is constantly late for work, their boss may eventually say that they have pushed it too far.
Altruism
ˈaltrʊɪz(ə)m
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ˈælˌtruˌɪzəm
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Definition
(noun) Altruism is the belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others
Example
She was praised for her altruism in helping the homeless
covert narcissism
Definition
(noun) Covert narcissism is a type of narcissism where a person appears to be humble and shy, but is actually concealing a sense of superiority.
Example
He was so charming that no one suspected his covert narcissism.
Ibiza
ɪˈbiːθə
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əˈbiθə
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Definition
(noun) Ibiza is a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea
Example
We went to Ibiza for our summer vacation
ghosted
Definition
Ghosted is an idiom used to describe when someone suddenly stops all communication with another person without explanation or warning.
Example
My friend ghosted me after we had a disagreement.
assets
Definition
(noun) assets are valuable possessions or qualities that someone or something has.
Example
The company has many assets, including a large customer base.
trade on
Definition
To trade on something means to use it to gain an advantage. In the given context, it means that the person has used their mother's name to gain an advantage.
Example
if someone is applying for a job, they may trade on their father's name to get an interview.
podcast
ˈpɒdkɑːst
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ˈpɑdˌkæst
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Definition
(noun) A podcast is a digital audio file that can be downloaded from the internet and listened to on a computer or mobile device
Example
a podcast could be a series of interviews with experts on a particular topic
implying
Definition
(verb) To imply something is to suggest it without saying it directly
Example
if someone says 'I'm sure you know what I mean', they are implying something without saying it directly
teatime
ˈtiːtʌɪm
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ˈtiˌtaɪm
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Definition
(noun) Teatime is the time of day when people usually have afternoon tea
Example
teatime in the UK is usually between 3pm and 5pm
crisis
ˈkrʌɪsɪs
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ˈkraɪsəs
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Definition
(noun) A crisis is a difficult or dangerous situation that needs serious attention.
Example
The country is facing an economic crisis.
gone too far
Definition
To have gone too far means to have done something that is considered inappropriate or unacceptable. In the given context, it means that the person has done something that is not acceptable.
Example
if someone is making rude comments about someone else, they may be said to have gone too far.
scheming
ˈskiːmɪŋ
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ˈskimɪŋ
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Definition
(verb) Scheming is the act of planning something in a secret or clever way.
Example
The politician was accused of scheming to win the election.
lurching
Definition
(verb) To move in an unsteady, jerky way
Example
The car lurches forward as the driver presses the accelerator
balcony
ˈbalkəni
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ˈbælkəni
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Definition
(noun) A balcony is a platform that projects from the wall of a building and is surrounded by a railing
Example
a balcony could be found on the outside of a hotel room
daughter-in-law
ˈdɔːt(ə)rɪnlɔː
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ˈdɔdər ən ˌlɔ
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Definition
(noun) A daughter-in-law is the wife of someone's son
Example
My daughter-in-law is a great cook
sanctuary
ˈsaŋ(k)tʃʊəri
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ˈsæŋk(t)ʃəˌwɛri
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Definition
(noun) A place of refuge or safety; a refuge from danger or distress.
anti-hero
ˈantɪˌhɪərəʊ
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Definition
(noun) a central character in a story, film, or drama who lacks conventional heroic attributes
Example
The protagonist in the movie was a criminal, but his courage and loyalty made him a hero to the audience
stare
stɛː
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stɛr
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Definition
(verb) To look fixedly and intently, especially with wide open eyes.
Example
I will stare at the stars in the night sky for hours.
gathers
Definition
(verb) To come together in a group or crowd.
Example
The students gathered in the auditorium for the assembly.
left to my own devices
Definition
(phrase) A situation in which one is left to rely on their own resources and abilities to achieve a goal or solve a problem.
Example
I was left to my own devices to figure out how to fix the broken computer.
wiser
Definition
(adjective) having or showing wisdom or knowledge usually from learning or experiencing many things
Example
He was much wiser after his travels around the world.
monster
ˈmɒnstə
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ˈmɑnstər
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Definition
1. (noun) A large, frightening creature, often imaginary or mythical
2. (noun) a powerful person or thing that cannot be controlled and that causes many problems
Example
he's only a year old, but already he is a little monster
afternoons
ˌɑːftəˈnuːn
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ˌæftərˈnun
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Definition
(noun) The period of time between noon and evening, usually from 12pm to 6pm
Example
I usually take a nap in the afternoon.
hang out
Definition
(verb) To spend time in a relaxed way with friends or in a social setting.
Example
We like to hang out at the beach on the weekends.
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graveyard shift
ˈɡreɪvˌjɑrd ʃɪft
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(noun) Graveyard shift is a period of time when people work late at night, usually from midnight to 8am
Example
My friend works the graveyard shift at the hospital
teatime
ˈtiːtʌɪm
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ˈtiˌtaɪm
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Definition
(noun) Teatime is the time of day when people usually have afternoon tea
Example
teatime in the UK is usually between 3pm and 5pm
crisis
ˈkrʌɪsɪs
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ˈkraɪsəs
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Definition
(noun) A crisis is a difficult or dangerous situation that needs serious attention.
Example
The country is facing an economic crisis.
hang out
Definition
(verb) To spend time in a relaxed way with friends or in a social setting.
Example
We like to hang out at the beach on the weekends.
implying
Definition
(verb) To imply something is to suggest it without saying it directly
Example
if someone says 'I'm sure you know what I mean', they are implying something without saying it directly
Ibiza
ɪˈbiːθə
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əˈbiθə
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Definition
(noun) Ibiza is a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea
Example
We went to Ibiza for our summer vacation
afternoons
ˌɑːftəˈnuːn
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ˌæftərˈnun
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Definition
(noun) The period of time between noon and evening, usually from 12pm to 6pm
Example
I usually take a nap in the afternoon.
miss
Definition
(verb phrase) To feel a longing for someone who is not present,
balcony
ˈbalkəni
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ˈbælkəni
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Definition
(noun) A balcony is a platform that projects from the wall of a building and is surrounded by a railing
Example
a balcony could be found on the outside of a hotel room
the will
Definition
(noun) The will is a legal document that states how a person's possessions and money should be distributed after they die.
Example
The will was written in accordance with the deceased's wishes.
monster
ˈmɒnstə
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ˈmɑnstər
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Definition
(noun) A large, frightening creature, often imaginary or mythical
Definition
(noun) a powerful person or thing that cannot be controlled and that causes many problems
Example
he's only a year old, but already he is a little monster
mirror
ˈmɪrə
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ˈmɪrər
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Definition
(noun) a piece of glass that reflects images
Example
he checked his appearance in the mirror
daughter-in-law
ˈdɔːt(ə)rɪnlɔː
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ˈdɔdər ən ˌlɔ
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Definition
(noun) A daughter-in-law is the wife of someone's son
Example
My daughter-in-law is a great cook
sanctuary
ˈsaŋ(k)tʃʊəri
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ˈsæŋk(t)ʃəˌwɛri
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Definition
(noun) A place of refuge or safety; a refuge from danger or distress.
leaving
Definition
(verb) The act of departing or going away from a place or person
Example
I saw her leaving the store with a bag full of groceries.
wiser
Definition
(adjective) having or showing wisdom or knowledge usually from learning or experiencing many things
Example
He was much wiser after his travels around the world.
lurching
Definition
(verb) To move in an unsteady, jerky way
Example
The car lurches forward as the driver presses the accelerator
vices
Definition
(noun) vices are bad habits or addictions that someone has.
Example
Smoking and drinking are common vices.
scheming
ˈskiːmɪŋ
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ˈskimɪŋ
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Definition
(verb) Scheming is the act of planning something in a secret or clever way.
Example
The politician was accused of scheming to win the election.
gathers
Definition
(verb) To come together in a group or crowd.
Example
The students gathered in the auditorium for the assembly.
assets
Definition
(noun) assets are valuable possessions or qualities that someone or something has.
Example
The company has many assets, including a large customer base.
Altruism
ˈaltrʊɪz(ə)m
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ˈælˌtruˌɪzəm
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Definition
(noun) Altruism is the belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others
Example
She was praised for her altruism in helping the homeless
podcast
ˈpɒdkɑːst
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ˈpɑdˌkæst
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Definition
(noun) A podcast is a digital audio file that can be downloaded from the internet and listened to on a computer or mobile device
Example
a podcast could be a series of interviews with experts on a particular topic
stare
stɛː
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stɛr
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Definition
(verb) To look fixedly and intently, especially with wide open eyes.
Example
I will stare at the stars in the night sky for hours.
covert narcissism
Definition
(noun) Covert narcissism is a type of narcissism where a person appears to be humble and shy, but is actually concealing a sense of superiority.
Example
He was so charming that no one suspected his covert narcissism.
rooting for
Definition
(verb) Supporting someone or something enthusiastically, especially in a competitive situation
Example
I'm rooting for my favorite team to win the championship!
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