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I'm not sure that other people on the Tube would be happy,
I'm not sure that other people on the
Tube
Tube
X
would be happy,
I'm
not
sure
that
other
people
on
the
Tube
would
be
happy
but I look at other people more.
but I look at other people more.
but
I
look
at
other
people
more
I like to observe,
I like to
observe
observe
X
,
I
like
to
observe
have a look at what someone's wearing, you know,
have a look at what someone's wearing, you know,
have
a
look
at
what
someone's
wearing
you
know
imagine what sort of person they would be.
imagine what sort of person they would be.
imagine
what
sort
of
person
they
would
be
Just try and live in the moment a bit more.
Just try and live in the moment a bit more.
Just
try
and
live
in
the
moment
a
bit
more
That's right. No Facebook, no Twitter. No Instagram, no WhatsApp.
That's right. No Facebook, no Twitter. No Instagram, no WhatsApp.
That's
right
No
Facebook
no
Twitter
No
Instagram
no
WhatsApp
What triggered it was a break up.
What
triggered
triggered
X
it was a
break up
break up
X
.
What
triggered
it
was
a
break
up
I think when something like that happens,
I think when something like that happens,
I
think
when
something
like
that
happens
you need to just let someone die a social media death
you need to just let someone die a social media death
you
need
to
just
let
someone
die
a
social
media
death
and just remove them from your life.
and just remove them from your life.
and
just
remove
them
from
your
life
And then I realised that actually they weren't that useful to me anyway.
And then I realised that actually they weren't that useful to me anyway.
And
then
I
realised
that
actually
they
weren't
that
useful
to
me
anyway
So I just went the whole hog
So I just went
the whole hog
So
I
just
went
the
whole
hog
and didn't bother using them ever again .
and didn't
bother
bother
X
using them ever again .
and
didn't
bother
using
them
ever
again
The point about social media is the addictiveness.
The point about social media is the addictiveness.
The
point
about
social
media
is
the
addictiveness
Nobody really wants to spend hours and hours every day
Nobody really wants to spend hours and hours every day
Nobody
really
wants
to
spend
hours
and
hours
every
day
updating their status and seeing what other people think about them.
updating
updating
X
their status and seeing what other people think about them.
updating
their
status
and
seeing
what
other
people
think
about
them
Nobody consciously wants to do that,
Nobody consciously wants to do that,
Nobody
consciously
wants
to
do
that
but those behaviours are themselves addictive behaviours.
but those behaviours are themselves addictive behaviours.
but
those
behaviours
are
themselves
addictive
behaviours
Once you're trapped in that loop it's very hard to break out.
Once you're trapped in that loop it's very hard to break out.
Once
you're
trapped
in
that
loop
it's
very
hard
to
break
out
It's not that we want to go back to some idyllic past -
It's not that we want to go back to some
idyllic
idyllic
X
past -
It's
not
that
we
want
to
go
back
to
some
idyllic
past
an Eden before the machines existed.
an Eden before the machines existed.
an
Eden
before
the
machines
existed
It's that we need to take control of these machines
It's that we need to take control of these machines
It's
that
we
need
to
take
control
of
these
machines
and use them for their proper ends.
and use them for their proper ends.
and
use
them
for
their
proper
ends
The bad thing is that you think people's lives
The bad thing is that you think people's lives
The
bad
thing
is
that
you
think
people's
lives
are much more fun than your own life.
are much more fun than your own life.
are
much
more
fun
than
your
own
life
When I'm the bus, I just see people like zombies
When I'm the bus, I just see people like zombies
When
I'm
the
bus
I
just
see
people
like
zombies
and I'm like, "Alright, it's a sunny day. There is something to see,
and I'm like, "Alright, it's a sunny day. There is something to see,
and
I'm
like
Alright
it's
a
sunny
day
There
is
something
to
see
not only your phone."
not only your phone."
not
only
your
phone
I like to be present when I share something about myself with someone,
I like to be present when I share something about myself with someone,
I
like
to
be
present
when
I
share
something
about
myself
with
someone
so I can get their feedback and either stop right there
so I can get their
feedback
feedback
X
and either stop right there
so
I
can
get
their
feedback
and
either
stop
right
there
or tell them the story behind it, or give context.
or tell them the story behind it, or give context.
or
tell
them
the
story
behind
it
or
give
context
Sometimes I might withhold a certain opinion rather than being rapid fire,
Sometimes I might withhold a certain opinion rather than being
rapid fire
rapid fire
X
,
Sometimes
I
might
withhold
a
certain
opinion
rather
than
being
rapid
fire
because maybe it requires a bit of nuance.
because maybe it requires a bit of
nuance
nuance
X
.
because
maybe
it
requires
a
bit
of
nuance
And maybe the best thing is not for me to just shoot my mouth off online
And maybe the best thing is not for me to just
shoot my mouth off
online
And
maybe
the
best
thing
is
not
for
me
to
just
shoot
my
mouth
off
online
because some headline made me angry.
because some
headline
headline
X
made me angry.
because
some
headline
made
me
angry
The thing is, the world is real, whether we want to believe it or not,
The thing is, the world is real, whether we want to believe it or not,
The
thing
is
the
world
is
real
whether
we
want
to
believe
it
or
not
and it's really important for us to have a sense
and it's really important for us to have a sense
and
it's
really
important
for
us
to
have
a
sense
of where we are in that world.
of where we are in that world.
of
where
we
are
in
that
world
I don't like to use the term social media, at the end of the day,
I don't like to use the term social media, at the end of the day,
I
don't
like
to
use
the
term
social
media
at
the
end
of
the
day
because it implies that it's designed to promote social behaviours
because it
implies
implies
X
that it's designed to promote social behaviours
because
it
implies
that
it's
designed
to
promote
social
behaviours
when usually it's designed to promote
when usually it's designed to promote
when
usually
it's
designed
to
promote
the amount of attention that we're giving it.
the amount of attention that we're giving it.
the
amount
of
attention
that
we're
giving
it
In order to grab our attention - because there's so much competition -
In order to
grab
grab
X
our attention - because there's so much competition -
In
order
to
grab
our
attention
because
there's
so
much
competition
design has to appeal to the lower parts of us,
design has to appeal to the lower parts of us,
design
has
to
appeal
to
the
lower
parts
of
us
to the non-rational, automatic, impulsive parts of us.
to the non-rational, automatic,
impulsive
impulsive
X
parts of us.
to
the
non-rational
automatic
impulsive
parts
of
us
And so this is why we get things like clickbait,
And so this is why we get things like
clickbait
clickbait
X
,
And
so
this
is
why
we
get
things
like
clickbait
like sensationalism - things that appeal to our outrage.
like
sensationalism
sensationalism
X
- things that appeal to our outrage.
like
sensationalism
things
that
appeal
to
our
outrage
And there's a whole industry of consultants, of psychologists
And there's a whole industry of consultants, of psychologists
And
there's
a
whole
industry
of
consultants
of
psychologists
who are helping designers really punch the right buttons in our brains
who are helping designers really punch the right buttons in our brains
who
are
helping
designers
really
punch
the
right
buttons
in
our
brains
so that we do keep coming back for more
so that we do keep coming back for more
so
that
we
do
keep
coming
back
for
more
and we do stay hooked on the products.
and we do stay
hooked
hooked
X
on the products.
and
we
do
stay
hooked
on
the
products
At the end of the day, they're advertising systems,
At the end of the day, they're advertising systems,
At
the
end
of
the
day
they're
advertising
systems
not really social platforms.
not really social platforms.
not
really
social
platforms
Some of them take social media breaks quite a lot anyway,
Some of them take social media breaks quite a lot anyway,
Some
of
them
take
social
media
breaks
quite
a
lot
anyway
so it's not like I'm doing something that's particularly divergent,
so it's not like I'm doing something that's particularly
divergent
divergent
X
,
so
it's
not
like
I'm
doing
something
that's
particularly
divergent
but they think it's a good thing.
but they think it's a good thing.
but
they
think
it's
a
good
thing
I think they realise, we all realise, that we look at memes too much,
I think they realise, we all realise, that we look at
memes
memes
X
too much,
I
think
they
realise
we
all
realise
that
we
look
at
memes
too
much
we use Instagram too much.
we use Instagram too much.
we
use
Instagram
too
much
It's just whether we realise that and do something about it.
It's just whether we realise that and do something about it.
It's
just
whether
we
realise
that
and
do
something
about
it
There are things that give us instant pleasure
There are things that give us instant pleasure
There
are
things
that
give
us
instant
pleasure
and they're like the more gluttonous things like food and sex
and they're like the more
gluttonous
gluttonous
X
things like food and sex
and
they're
like
the
more
gluttonous
things
like
food
and
sex
and stuff like that, and they give us a really high spike of pleasure.
and stuff like that, and they give us a really high
spike
spike
X
of pleasure.
and
stuff
like
that
and
they
give
us
a
really
high
spike
of
pleasure
But the things that are the most worthwhile
But the things that are the most
worthwhile
worthwhile
X
But
the
things
that
are
the
most
worthwhile
are the things that you spend a lot of time on.
are the things that you spend a lot of time on.
are
the
things
that
you
spend
a
lot
of
time
on
So playing the piano is not pleasant to begin with
So playing the piano is not pleasant to begin with
So
playing
the
piano
is
not
pleasant
to
begin
with
but you get a much more steady wave of satisfaction.
but you get a much more steady wave of satisfaction.
but
you
get
a
much
more
steady
wave
of
satisfaction
So it does matter, because the pleasures that are sometimes
So it does matter, because the pleasures that are sometimes
So
it
does
matter
because
the
pleasures
that
are
sometimes
the most time-consuming or the ones that take the most work
the most time-consuming or the ones that take the most work
the
most
time-consuming
or
the
ones
that
take
the
most
work
can be the ones that are the most fulfilling.
can be the ones that are the most
fulfilling
fulfilling
X
.
can
be
the
ones
that
are
the
most
fulfilling
Those are the pleasures that are self-actualizing,
Those are the pleasures that are
self-actualizing
self-actualizing
X
,
Those
are
the
pleasures
that
are
self-actualizing
that help you realise a part of yourself that you didn't have.
that help you realise a part of yourself that you didn't have.
that
help
you
realise
a
part
of
yourself
that
you
didn't
have
I'm on it probably every day, just to be nosy.
I'm on it probably every day, just to be nosy.
I'm
on
it
probably
every
day
just
to
be
nosy
I'm sure I could live without it. We did before, didn't we?
I'm sure I could live without it. We did before, didn't we?
I'm
sure
I
could
live
without
it
We
did
before
didn't
we
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ˈklɪkbeɪt
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ˈklɪkbeɪt
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ˌwəːθˈwʌɪl
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ˌwərθˈ(h)waɪl
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________w________o________r________t________h________ ________t________h________e________ ________t________i________m________e________,________ ________e________f________f________o________r________t________,________ ________o________r________ ________m________o________n________e________y________ ________s________p________e________n________t________;________ ________r________e________w________a________r________d________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________b________e________n________e________f________i________c________i________a________l________
dʌɪˈvəːdʒ(ə)nt
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daɪˈvərdʒənt
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________t________e________n________d________i________n________g________ ________t________o________ ________b________e________ ________d________i________f________f________e________r________e________n________t________ ________o________r________ ________d________e________v________e________l________o________p________ ________i________n________ ________d________i________f________f________e________r________e________n________t________ ________d________i________r________e________c________t________i________o________n________s________
hʊkt
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hʊkt
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________A________d________d________i________c________t________e________d________ ________o________r________ ________s________t________r________o________n________g________l________y________ ________a________t________t________r________a________c________t________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________
əbˈzəːv
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əbˈzərv
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________w________a________t________c________h________,________ ________n________o________t________i________c________e________,________ ________o________r________ ________p________e________r________c________e________i________v________e________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________c________a________r________e________f________u________l________l________y________ ________o________r________ ________a________t________t________e________n________t________i________v________e________l________y________.________
ˈbɒðə
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ˈbɑðər
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________t________a________k________e________ ________t________h________e________ ________t________r________o________u________b________l________e________ ________t________o________ ________d________o________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________;________ ________t________o________ ________m________a________k________e________ ________a________n________ ________e________f________f________o________r________t________
shoot my mouth off
ʃuːt maɪ maʊθ ɒf
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(idiom) To speak impulsively or without thinking, often in a boastful or reckless manner.
Example
I tend to shoot my mouth off when I'm angry, and it always gets me into trouble.
/ʌpˈdeɪtɪŋ/
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/ʌpˈdeɪtɪŋ/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________T________h________e________ ________a________c________t________ ________o________f________ ________m________a________k________i________n________g________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________m________o________r________e________ ________m________o________d________e________r________n________ ________o________r________ ________c________u________r________r________e________n________t________.________
Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________t________r________a________i________n________ ________r________u________n________n________i________n________g________ ________o________n________ ________t________h________e________ ________L________o________n________d________o________n________ ________u________n________d________e________r________g________r________o________u________n________d________ ________s________y________s________t________e________m________
ˈtrɪɡəd
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ˈtrɪɡərd
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________c________a________u________s________e________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________t________o________ ________h________a________p________p________e________n________ ________o________r________ ________t________o________ ________s________e________t________ ________o________f________f________ ________a________ ________r________e________a________c________t________i________o________n________.________
ˈnjuːɑːns
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________v________e________r________y________ ________s________m________a________l________l________ ________d________i________f________f________e________r________e________n________c________e________ ________i________n________ ________c________o________l________o________u________r________,________ ________t________o________n________e________,________ ________m________e________a________n________i________n________g________,________ ________e________t________c________.________
ɡrab
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ɡræb
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________(________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________ ________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________s________u________d________d________e________n________l________y________ ________a________n________d________ ________r________o________u________g________h________l________y________
ɪmˈplaɪz
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ɪmˈplaɪz
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________s________u________g________g________e________s________t________ ________o________r________ ________i________n________d________i________c________a________t________e________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________i________n________d________i________r________e________c________t________l________y________ ________o________r________ ________w________i________t________h________o________u________t________ ________e________x________p________l________i________c________i________t________l________y________ ________s________t________a________t________i________n________g________ ________i________t________
sɛnˈseɪʃənlˌɪzəm
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sənˈseɪʃənlˌɪzəm
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________T________h________e________ ________u________s________e________ ________o________f________ ________s________h________o________c________k________i________n________g________ ________d________e________t________a________i________l________s________ ________t________o________ ________c________a________u________s________e________ ________a________ ________l________o________t________ ________o________f________ ________e________x________c________i________t________e________m________e________n________t________ ________o________r________ ________i________n________t________e________r________e________s________t________.________
fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________B________r________i________n________g________i________n________g________ ________s________a________t________i________s________f________a________c________t________i________o________n________,________ ________h________a________p________p________i________n________e________s________s________,________ ________o________r________ ________a________ ________s________e________n________s________e________ ________o________f________ ________a________c________c________o________m________p________l________i________s________h________m________e________n________t________.________
/ˌsɛlfˈæk.tʃu.əl.aɪz.ɪŋ/
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________R________e________a________l________i________s________i________n________g________ ________o________n________e________'________s________ ________f________u________l________l________ ________p________o________t________e________n________t________i________a________l________ ________a________n________d________ ________a________c________h________i________e________v________i________n________g________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________a________l________ ________g________r________o________w________t________h________ ________a________n________d________ ________f________u________l________f________i________l________l________m________e________n________t________.________
/miːms/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________M________e________m________e________s________ ________a________r________e________ ________h________u________m________o________r________o________u________s________ ________i________m________a________g________e________s________,________ ________v________i________d________e________o________s________,________ ________o________r________ ________p________i________e________c________e________s________ ________o________f________ ________t________e________x________t________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________a________r________e________ ________c________o________p________i________e________d________ ________a________n________d________ ________s________p________r________e________a________d________ ________r________a________p________i________d________l________y________ ________b________y________ ________i________n________t________e________r________n________e________t________ ________u________s________e________r________s________.________
breyk uhp
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breyk uhp
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________T________h________e________ ________e________n________d________ ________o________f________ ________a________ ________r________o________m________a________n________t________i________c________ ________r________e________l________a________t________i________o________n________s________h________i________p________.________
spʌɪk
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spaɪk
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________s________u________d________d________e________n________,________ ________r________a________p________i________d________ ________i________n________c________r________e________a________s________e________ ________i________n________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________.________
ˈɡlʌtənəs
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ˈɡlət(ə)nəs
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________ ________w________h________o________ ________e________a________t________s________ ________o________r________ ________c________o________n________s________u________m________e________s________ ________t________o________o________ ________m________u________c________h________ ________o________f________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________
ɪmˈpʌlsɪv
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ɪmˈpəlsɪv
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________a________c________t________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________d________o________n________e________ ________w________i________t________h________o________u________t________ ________t________h________i________n________k________i________n________g________;________ ________s________p________o________n________t________a________n________e________o________u________s________
ˈhɛdlʌɪn
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ˈhɛdˌlaɪn
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________h________e________a________d________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________t________i________t________l________e________ ________a________t________ ________t________h________e________ ________t________o________p________ ________o________f________ ________a________n________ ________a________r________t________i________c________l________e________ ________o________r________ ________p________a________g________e________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________n________e________w________s________p________a________p________e________r________ ________o________r________ ________m________a________g________a________z________i________n________e________.________
ˈræpɪd ˈfaɪər
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________C________o________m________i________n________g________ ________q________u________i________c________k________l________y________ ________o________n________e________ ________a________f________t________e________r________ ________a________n________o________t________h________e________r________.________
ˈfiːdbak
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ˈfidˌbæk
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________F________e________e________d________b________a________c________k________ ________i________s________ ________i________n________f________o________r________m________a________t________i________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________o________p________i________n________i________o________n________s________ ________a________b________o________u________t________ ________h________o________w________ ________w________e________l________l________ ________y________o________u________ ________a________r________e________ ________d________o________i________n________g________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________,________ ________s________o________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________y________o________u________ ________c________a________n________ ________m________a________k________e________ ________i________m________p________r________o________v________e________m________e________n________t________s________.________
ɪˈdɪlɪk
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aɪˈdɪlɪk
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Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________e________x________t________r________e________m________e________l________y________ ________h________a________p________p________y________,________ ________p________e________a________c________e________f________u________l________,________ ________o________r________ ________p________i________c________t________u________r________e________s________q________u________e________
the whole hog
ðə həʊl hɒɡ
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Definition
(idiom) To do something completely or thoroughly; to go all the way.
Example
She decided to go the whole hog and redecorate the entire house.
clickbait
ˈklɪkbeɪt
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ˈklɪkbeɪt
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Definition
(noun) Clickbait refers to online content, such as headlines or thumbnails, that is designed to attract attention and encourage users to click on a link.
Example
The article's clickbait title promised shocking revelations, but the content was disappointing.
worthwhile
ˌwəːθˈwʌɪl
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ˌwərθˈ(h)waɪl
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Definition
(adjective) worth the time, effort, or money spent; rewarding or beneficial
Example
Studying abroad can be a worthwhile experience for personal growth and cultural immersion.
divergent
dʌɪˈvəːdʒ(ə)nt
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daɪˈvərdʒənt
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Definition
(adjective) tending to be different or develop in different directions
hooked
hʊkt
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hʊkt
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Definition
(adjective) Addicted or strongly attracted to something
Example
He became hooked on playing video games.
observe
əbˈzəːv
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əbˈzərv
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Definition
(verb) To watch, notice, or perceive something carefully or attentively.
Example
She likes to observe the behaviour of birds in the park.
bother
ˈbɒðə
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ˈbɑðər
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Definition
(verb) to take the trouble to do something; to make an effort
Example
She didn't bother to call him back.
shoot my mouth off
ʃuːt maɪ maʊθ ɒf
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Definition
(idiom) To speak impulsively or without thinking, often in a boastful or reckless manner.
Example
I tend to shoot my mouth off when I'm angry, and it always gets me into trouble.
updating
/ʌpˈdeɪtɪŋ/
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/ʌpˈdeɪtɪŋ/
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Definition
(noun) The act of making something more modern or current.
Example
The updating of the software improved its performance.
Tube
Definition
(noun) a train running on the London underground system
triggered
ˈtrɪɡəd
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ˈtrɪɡərd
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Definition
(verb) To cause something to happen or to set off a reaction.
Example
The loud noise triggered a panic among the crowd.
nuance
ˈnjuːɑːns
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Definition
(noun) a very small difference in colour, tone, meaning, etc.
Example
He was familiar with the nuances of the local dialect
grab
ɡrab
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ɡræb
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Definition
(verb) To take hold of something or someone suddenly and roughly
Example
He grabbed the book from the shelf.
implies
ɪmˈplaɪz
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ɪmˈplaɪz
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Definition
(verb) to suggest or indicate something indirectly or without explicitly stating it
Example
His silence implies that he agrees with the decision.
sensationalism
sɛnˈseɪʃənlˌɪzəm
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sənˈseɪʃənlˌɪzəm
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Definition
(noun) The use of shocking details to cause a lot of excitement or interest.
Example
The newspaper article was filled with sensationalism, exaggerating the details to make the story more shocking.
fulfilling
fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ
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fə(l)ˈfɪlɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) Bringing satisfaction, happiness, or a sense of accomplishment.
Example
Traveling to new places can be a fulfilling experience.
self-actualizing
/ˌsɛlfˈæk.tʃu.əl.aɪz.ɪŋ/
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/ˌsɛlfˈæk.tʃu.əl.aɪz.ɪŋ/
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Definition
(adjective) Realising one's full potential and achieving personal growth and fulfillment.
Example
She embarked on a journey of self-actualising and discovered her true passion for painting.
memes
/miːms/
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Definition
(noun) Memes are humorous images, videos, or pieces of text that are copied and spread rapidly by internet users.
Example
She spends hours scrolling through memes on social media.
break up
breyk uhp
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breyk uhp
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Definition
(noun) The end of a romantic relationship.
Example
She was heartbroken after the break up.
spike
spʌɪk
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spaɪk
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Definition
(noun) A sudden, rapid increase in something.
gluttonous
ˈɡlʌtənəs
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ˈɡlət(ə)nəs
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Definition
(noun) A person who eats or consumes too much of something
Example
He has a gluttonous appetite and can eat a whole pizza by himself.
impulsive
ɪmˈpʌlsɪv
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ɪmˈpəlsɪv
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Definition
(adjective) acting or done without thinking; spontaneous
Example
She made an impulsive decision to quit her job and travel the world.
headline
ˈhɛdlʌɪn
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ˈhɛdˌlaɪn
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Definition
(noun) A heading or title at the top of an article or page in a newspaper or magazine.
Example
The headline of the newspaper caught my attention.
rapid fire
ˈræpɪd ˈfaɪər
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Definition
(adjective) Coming quickly one after another.
Example
During the debate, the journalist bombarded the politician with rapid-fire questions.
feedback
ˈfiːdbak
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ˈfidˌbæk
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Definition
(noun) Feedback is information or opinions about how well you are doing something, so that you can make improvements.
Example
The teacher gave me some helpful feedback on my essay.
idyllic
ɪˈdɪlɪk
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aɪˈdɪlɪk
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Definition
(adjective) extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque
Example
The small village nestled in the mountains was an idyllic retreat.
the whole hog
ðə həʊl hɒɡ
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Definition
(idiom) To do something completely or thoroughly; to go all the way.
Example
She decided to go the whole hog and redecorate the entire house.
clickbait
ˈklɪkbeɪt
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ˈklɪkbeɪt
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Definition
(noun) Clickbait refers to online content, such as headlines or thumbnails, that is designed to attract attention and encourage users to click on a link.
Example
The article's clickbait title promised shocking revelations, but the content was disappointing.
worthwhile
ˌwəːθˈwʌɪl
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ˌwərθˈ(h)waɪl
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Definition
(adjective) worth the time, effort, or money spent; rewarding or beneficial
Example
Studying abroad can be a worthwhile experience for personal growth and cultural immersion.
divergent
dʌɪˈvəːdʒ(ə)nt
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daɪˈvərdʒənt
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Definition
(adjective) tending to be different or develop in different directions
hooked
hʊkt
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hʊkt
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Definition
(adjective) Addicted or strongly attracted to something
Example
He became hooked on playing video games.
observe
əbˈzəːv
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əbˈzərv
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Definition
(verb) To watch, notice, or perceive something carefully or attentively.
Example
She likes to observe the behaviour of birds in the park.
bother
ˈbɒðə
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ˈbɑðər
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Definition
(verb) to take the trouble to do something; to make an effort
Example
She didn't bother to call him back.
shoot my mouth off
ʃuːt maɪ maʊθ ɒf
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Definition
(idiom) To speak impulsively or without thinking, often in a boastful or reckless manner.
Example
I tend to shoot my mouth off when I'm angry, and it always gets me into trouble.
updating
/ʌpˈdeɪtɪŋ/
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/ʌpˈdeɪtɪŋ/
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Definition
(noun) The act of making something more modern or current.
Example
The updating of the software improved its performance.
Tube
Definition
(noun) a train running on the London underground system
triggered
ˈtrɪɡəd
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ˈtrɪɡərd
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Definition
(verb) To cause something to happen or to set off a reaction.
Example
The loud noise triggered a panic among the crowd.
nuance
ˈnjuːɑːns
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Definition
(noun) a very small difference in colour, tone, meaning, etc.
Example
He was familiar with the nuances of the local dialect
grab
ɡrab
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ɡræb
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Definition
(verb) To take hold of something or someone suddenly and roughly
Example
He grabbed the book from the shelf.
implies
ɪmˈplaɪz
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ɪmˈplaɪz
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Definition
(verb) to suggest or indicate something indirectly or without explicitly stating it
Example
His silence implies that he agrees with the decision.
sensationalism
sɛnˈseɪʃənlˌɪzəm
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sənˈseɪʃənlˌɪzəm
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Definition
(noun) The use of shocking details to cause a lot of excitement or interest.
Example
The newspaper article was filled with sensationalism, exaggerating the details to make the story more shocking.
fulfilling
fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ
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fə(l)ˈfɪlɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) Bringing satisfaction, happiness, or a sense of accomplishment.
Example
Traveling to new places can be a fulfilling experience.
self-actualizing
/ˌsɛlfˈæk.tʃu.əl.aɪz.ɪŋ/
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/ˌsɛlfˈæk.tʃu.əl.aɪz.ɪŋ/
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Definition
(adjective) Realising one's full potential and achieving personal growth and fulfillment.
Example
She embarked on a journey of self-actualising and discovered her true passion for painting.
memes
/miːms/
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Definition
(noun) Memes are humorous images, videos, or pieces of text that are copied and spread rapidly by internet users.
Example
She spends hours scrolling through memes on social media.
break up
breyk uhp
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breyk uhp
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Definition
(noun) The end of a romantic relationship.
Example
She was heartbroken after the break up.
spike
spʌɪk
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spaɪk
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Definition
(noun) A sudden, rapid increase in something.
gluttonous
ˈɡlʌtənəs
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ˈɡlət(ə)nəs
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Definition
(noun) A person who eats or consumes too much of something
Example
He has a gluttonous appetite and can eat a whole pizza by himself.
impulsive
ɪmˈpʌlsɪv
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ɪmˈpəlsɪv
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Definition
(adjective) acting or done without thinking; spontaneous
Example
She made an impulsive decision to quit her job and travel the world.
headline
ˈhɛdlʌɪn
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ˈhɛdˌlaɪn
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Definition
(noun) A heading or title at the top of an article or page in a newspaper or magazine.
Example
The headline of the newspaper caught my attention.
rapid fire
ˈræpɪd ˈfaɪər
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Definition
(adjective) Coming quickly one after another.
Example
During the debate, the journalist bombarded the politician with rapid-fire questions.
feedback
ˈfiːdbak
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ˈfidˌbæk
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Definition
(noun) Feedback is information or opinions about how well you are doing something, so that you can make improvements.
Example
The teacher gave me some helpful feedback on my essay.
idyllic
ɪˈdɪlɪk
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aɪˈdɪlɪk
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Definition
(adjective) extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque
Example
The small village nestled in the mountains was an idyllic retreat.
the whole hog
ðə həʊl hɒɡ
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Definition
(idiom) To do something completely or thoroughly; to go all the way.
Example
She decided to go the whole hog and redecorate the entire house.
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updating
/ʌpˈdeɪtɪŋ/
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/ʌpˈdeɪtɪŋ/
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Definition
(noun) The act of making something more modern or current.
Example
The updating of the software improved its performance.
Tube
Definition
(noun) a train running on the London underground system
headline
ˈhɛdlʌɪn
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ˈhɛdˌlaɪn
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Definition
(noun) A heading or title at the top of an article or page in a newspaper or magazine.
Example
The headline of the newspaper caught my attention.
fulfilling
fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ
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fə(l)ˈfɪlɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) Bringing satisfaction, happiness, or a sense of accomplishment.
Example
Traveling to new places can be a fulfilling experience.
impulsive
ɪmˈpʌlsɪv
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ɪmˈpəlsɪv
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Definition
(adjective) acting or done without thinking; spontaneous
Example
She made an impulsive decision to quit her job and travel the world.
clickbait
ˈklɪkbeɪt
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ˈklɪkbeɪt
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Definition
(noun) Clickbait refers to online content, such as headlines or thumbnails, that is designed to attract attention and encourage users to click on a link.
Example
The article's clickbait title promised shocking revelations, but the content was disappointing.
idyllic
ɪˈdɪlɪk
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aɪˈdɪlɪk
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Definition
(adjective) extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque
Example
The small village nestled in the mountains was an idyllic retreat.
sensationalism
sɛnˈseɪʃənlˌɪzəm
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sənˈseɪʃənlˌɪzəm
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Definition
(noun) The use of shocking details to cause a lot of excitement or interest.
Example
The newspaper article was filled with sensationalism, exaggerating the details to make the story more shocking.
break up
breyk uhp
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breyk uhp
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Definition
(noun) The end of a romantic relationship.
Example
She was heartbroken after the break up.
memes
/miːms/
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Definition
(noun) Memes are humorous images, videos, or pieces of text that are copied and spread rapidly by internet users.
Example
She spends hours scrolling through memes on social media.
feedback
ˈfiːdbak
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ˈfidˌbæk
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Definition
(noun) Feedback is information or opinions about how well you are doing something, so that you can make improvements.
Example
The teacher gave me some helpful feedback on my essay.
divergent
dʌɪˈvəːdʒ(ə)nt
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daɪˈvərdʒənt
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Definition
(adjective) tending to be different or develop in different directions
rapid fire
ˈræpɪd ˈfaɪər
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Definition
(adjective) Coming quickly one after another.
Example
During the debate, the journalist bombarded the politician with rapid-fire questions.
gluttonous
ˈɡlʌtənəs
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ˈɡlət(ə)nəs
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Definition
(noun) A person who eats or consumes too much of something
Example
He has a gluttonous appetite and can eat a whole pizza by himself.
grab
ɡrab
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ɡræb
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Definition
(verb) To take hold of something or someone suddenly and roughly
Example
He grabbed the book from the shelf.
spike
spʌɪk
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spaɪk
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Definition
(noun) A sudden, rapid increase in something.
observe
əbˈzəːv
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əbˈzərv
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Definition
(verb) To watch, notice, or perceive something carefully or attentively.
Example
She likes to observe the behaviour of birds in the park.
self-actualizing
/ˌsɛlfˈæk.tʃu.əl.aɪz.ɪŋ/
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/ˌsɛlfˈæk.tʃu.əl.aɪz.ɪŋ/
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Definition
(adjective) Realising one's full potential and achieving personal growth and fulfillment.
Example
She embarked on a journey of self-actualising and discovered her true passion for painting.
triggered
ˈtrɪɡəd
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ˈtrɪɡərd
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Definition
(verb) To cause something to happen or to set off a reaction.
Example
The loud noise triggered a panic among the crowd.
nuance
ˈnjuːɑːns
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Definition
(noun) a very small difference in colour, tone, meaning, etc.
Example
He was familiar with the nuances of the local dialect
worthwhile
ˌwəːθˈwʌɪl
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ˌwərθˈ(h)waɪl
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Definition
(adjective) worth the time, effort, or money spent; rewarding or beneficial
Example
Studying abroad can be a worthwhile experience for personal growth and cultural immersion.
implies
ɪmˈplaɪz
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ɪmˈplaɪz
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Definition
(verb) to suggest or indicate something indirectly or without explicitly stating it
Example
His silence implies that he agrees with the decision.
hooked
hʊkt
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hʊkt
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Definition
(adjective) Addicted or strongly attracted to something
Example
He became hooked on playing video games.
bother
ˈbɒðə
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ˈbɑðər
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Definition
(verb) to take the trouble to do something; to make an effort
Example
She didn't bother to call him back.
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