38. media 1 Flashcards

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(of a thing) pleasing or appealing to the senses.

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He had a most #attractive personality, and his death in an air crash in the 1960s was a tragedy.

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the actors taking part in a play, movie, or other production.

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It has one hell of a great #cast, wonderful writers and endless material to work with from the media and politics.

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be or allow or cause to be visible.

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He turns and sees me and flashes me a big smile that #shows all his perfect white teeth.

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set down in writing or some other permanent form for later reference, especially officially.

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A writing tablet #recording the sale of a slave in London in about 80-120 AD has been deciphered and placed on display in the Museum of London.

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having a natural aptitude or skill for something.

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He is inordinately proud of his troupe and relishes being around the young and #talented.

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a man, typically a celebrity, whose good looks excite immature romantic feelings in women.

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Both of these actors are highly talented and equally deserving. We can’t decide as to who is the ultimate #heartthrob of the television industry.

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a person or thing regarded as a representative symbol of something.

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The special features include interviews with national and international fashion #icons and creative personalities.

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a freelance photographer who pursues celebrities to get photographs of them.

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And in 1999 he was arrested for fighting with #paparazzi outside a London restaurant.

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a point, period, or step in a process or development.

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The plan is to build Galileo in three #stages involving a mixture of public and private finance.

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the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment.

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This show is guaranteed to provide a night of pure enjoyment and #entertainment.

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cause (someone) to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.

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The couple are #thrilled with their latest addition and so is their four-year-old son, Taylor, who has a companion to play with.

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causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow.

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There was no evidence it was anything but a very #tragic accident.

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a famous person.

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Their activities have involved local #celebrities, the Mayor and even an author.

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known about by many people.

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He is #famous for wanting his money up front and for not playing a note until he has checked the payment.

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the place where an incident in real life or fiction occurs or occurred.

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Despite the relative isolation of the area, around a dozen neighbours were quickly on the #scene after the alarm was raised.

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notice taken of someone or something; the regarding of someone or something as interesting or important.

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Uppermost is paying #attention to what is going on there, so I can come home and tell a story that in some way or other is useful to the community.

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a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body.

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Sleep was a short reprieve from the burning #sensation that filled her body and the emptiness of her mind.

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having or displaying a good sense of style.

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Composer and concert performer Richard Dubugnon’s work is spiky, #stylish and short.

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an advertisement.

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It seems, however, that it is not just the #adverts that prey on young minds.

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the way in which a person or group lives.

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A mother who stole £715,000 from her bosses to fund a jetset #lifestyle has been jailed for five years.

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a signature, especially that of a celebrity written as a memento for an admirer.

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Needless to say, lots of photos were taken and Tony was kept extremely busy signing #autographs and chatting to his many young admirers.

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having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities.

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I know all this sounds stupid and #arrogant but I don’t pretend at any level to be able to govern anyone.

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a person suffering from alcoholism.

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The vast majority of amnesic patients are chronic #alcoholics , suffering from Korsakoff’s syndrome.

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carry out, accomplish, or fulfill (an action, task, or function).

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Many are left on in that time, perhaps #performing the odd maintenance task.