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1
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Voracious

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wanting or devouring great quantities of food.
“he had a voracious appetite”
Similar:
insatiable
unquenchable
unappeasable
prodigious
uncontrollable
uncontrolled
omnivorous
compulsive
gluttonous
greedy
rapacious
enthusiastic
eager
keen
avid
desirous
craving
hungry
ravenous
ravening
wolfish
piggish
hoggish
swinish
gutsy
gannet-like
insatiate
edacious
esurient
having a very eager approach to an activity.
“his voracious reading of literature”

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Insatiably

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in a way that is too great to be satisfied:飽くなき
He was just a young man, insatiably curious about the world.
The children were insatiably eager for excitement.

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Inner demon

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〈比喩的〉心の中の（悪）魔◇人間的な弱さ・葛藤

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Catch a glimpse

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To see something for a brief moment

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Glossy

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shiny and smooth.
“thick, glossy, manageable hair”
Similar:
shiny
shining
gleaming
lustrous
bright
brilliant
sparkling
shimmering
glistening
sleek
silky
silken
satiny
sheeny
smooth
glassy
polished
burnished
glazed
waxed
japanned
shellacked
lacquered
nitid
patinated
Opposite:
dull
lusterless
matt
2.
superficially attractive and stylish, and suggesting wealth or expense.
“glossy TV miniseries and soaps”
Similar:
expensive
high ツヤツヤした　もっともらしい体裁がいい

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Wiggly

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having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend くねくね［ぴくぴく］動かす

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grapple with something

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to try to deal with or understand a difficult problem or subject

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Immune

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2.
protected or exempt, especially from an obligation or the effects of something.
“they are immune from legal action”

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tried and true

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denoting something that has proven in the past to be effective or reliable.
“you’ll be following the same tried-and-true formula as other successful businesses 確実な

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Dub

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又の名を。。。〜debbed the crypto king
give an unofficial name or nickname to (someone or something).
“the media dubbed anorexia “the slimming disease.””
Similar:
nickname
call

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Free tire

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a level or tier of the Service that is free to a customer and enables only certain monitoring of Endpoints 期間の制限なくずっと無料で使える

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Pillaging

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rob a (place) using violence, especially in wartime.ピラージング
“the abbey was plundered and pillaged”
steal (something) using violence, especially in wartime.
“artworks pillaged from churches and museums”
Similar:
ransack

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Vigil

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a period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch or pray.
“my birdwatching vigils lasted for hours”
a stationary, peaceful demonstration in support of a particular cause, typically without speeches.
“the group held a candlelight vigil outside the jail”
2.
(in the Christian Church) the eve of a festival or holy day as an occasion of religious observance.

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withdrawal symptoms

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禁断症状

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Emblematic

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serving as a symbol of a particular quality or concept; symbolic.
“this case is emblematic of a larger problem”
Similar:
symbolic
representative

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Hedonic

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快楽主義

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transgressive

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involving a violation of moral or social boundaries.
“the poets have well-earned reputations for transgressive behavior as well as verse”慣習に逆らう

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Adjunct

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a thing added to something else as a supplementary rather than an essential part.
“computer technology is an adjunct to learning”
Similar:
supplement
addition

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Persecution

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迫害

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Congeal

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ゼリーに固める

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Scope out

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to look at (someone or something) especially in order to get information

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Soupy

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having the appearance or consistency of soup.
“a soupy stew”スーピー

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Flexing muscles

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give a show of strength or power.
“the committee likes to flex its political muscles from time to time

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Mash-up

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a mixture or fusion of disparate elements.
“the movie becomes a weird mash-up of 1950s western and 1970s TV cop show”

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Disparate

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essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison.
“they inhabit disparate worlds of thought”
Similar:
contrasting
different

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Desperate

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feeling, showing, or involving a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.
“a desperate sadness enveloped Ruth”
Similar:
despairing
hopeless

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Tribute

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an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration. 賛辞、ささげ物
“the video is a tribute to the musicals of the 40s”
Similar:
accolade
praise

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Asylum

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the protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee.

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Under my skin

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  1. : to affect someone positively even though he or she does not want or expect to be affected that way :

I’ve got you under my skin: あなたは私のもの

to irritate or upset someone.

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Guru

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in Hinduism and Buddhism) a spiritual teacher, especially one who imparts initiation

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Stand a chance

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have a prospect of success or survival.
“his rivals don’t stand a chance”

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Epic proportion

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a very large and catastrophic event, typically one that causes widespread

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Gratification

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pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.
“a thirst for sexual gratification”
Similar:
satisfaction
fulfillment

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Starkly

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outline. 1無愛想に(in a blunt manner)in starkly realistic terms 明確に現実的な用語で2くっきりした輪郭かコントラストで(in sharp outline …
“the scar stood out starkly against his bronzed skin”
in an unpleasantly or sharply clear way.
“her motivations contrast starkly with Clara’s”

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Squandering

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Waste

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Peon

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a Spanish American day laborer or unskilled farm worker.
2.
(in South and Southeast Asia) a low-ranking worker such as an attendant, orderly, or assistant.

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Sweat bullets

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to be extremely nervous and worried about something:
I was sweating bullets over this interview.

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Sock away

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Save money

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Scrounge up

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to search about and turn up something needed from whatever source is available. also : to actively seek money, work, or sustenance from any available source 探し回って〕何とか～を手に入れる -

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Wait tables

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serve food or drink to someone in a restaurant, cafe, bar, etc.給仕する
“I was waiting tables to try to pay for classes and rent”

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steeped in

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they are completely surrounded by or involved in it, or know a lot about it

The college is steeped in history/tradition. These ancient scholars were steeped in poetry and painting, as well as maths and astronomy

42
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Overarching

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forming an arch over something.
“the overarching mangroves”
comprehensive

43
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fly by the seat of one’s pants

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Flying by the seat of your pants” means to do or take action without a plan, to go by feel, to make decisions in the moment. This phrase dates from the early years of aviation when airplanes had few navigational aids and flight control systems.

44
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in one ear and out the other

A

heard but disregarded or quickly forgotten.
“whatever he tells me seems to go in one ear and out the other

45
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Temperance

A

abstinence from alcoholic drink.
“Davies was a strict advocate of temperance”
Similar:
teetotalism
abstinence
abstention
sobriety
prohibition
Rechabitism
nephalism
Opposite:
bibulousness
crapulence
2.
the quality of moderation or self-restraint.
“the whole multitude of men lack temperance in their lives, either from ignorance or from want of self-control”
Similar:
self-restraint
restraint

46
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Idillic

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especially of a time or place) like an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.
“an attractive hotel in an idyllic setting”
Similar:
perfect
ideal

47
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Secluded

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of a place) not seen or visited by many people; sheltered and private.
“the gardens are quiet and secluded”
Similar:
sheltered
private

48
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Jaded

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tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.
“meals to tempt the most jaded appetites”

49
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Craggy

A

thick and sticky

50
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dial up

A

adjust the control on an electrical device so as to increase the level of sound, light, heat, etc. produced.
“even with everything dialed up to full, the audio output level was only moderate at best”

51
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Terpene

A

強い匂いがする化学物質の一種で、一部の植物、特に球果をもつ木に含まれている。いくつかのエッセンシャルオイル（植物から抽出された芳香成分を含んだ液

52
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Silt up

A

become filled or blocked with silt.
“the river’s mouth had silted up”

53
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Bear with me

A

be patient with me.

54
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Reciprocate

A

respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one.
“the favor was reciprocated”
Similar:
do the same (in return)
respond in kind
return the favor
give as good as one gets
give tit for tat
2.
(of a part of a machine) move backward and forward in a straight line. 1〈愛情・恩恵などに〉報いる，返礼する. reciprocate a person’s favors [affection] 人の好意[愛情]に報いる. 2〈…を〉交換する，やりとり

55
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Doily

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ドイリー（◇フィンガーボールなどの下に敷く小ナプキン

56
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pertaining to

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be appropriate, related, or applicable. pertain · つきものである、付属｛ふぞく｝する、付随｛ふずい｝する · 関係｛かんけい｝する、関連

57
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Overreach

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  1. to do more than your authority allows:
    Some officials charged that the investigators had overreached their authority.
    2.
    get the better of (someone) by cunning.出し抜く
    “Faustus’s lunacy in thinking he can overreach the devil”
58
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On tap

A

ready to be poured from a tap.
“the hard water most of us have on tap”
Similar:
on draft
cask-conditioned
real-ale
from barrels
not bottled/canned
INFORMAL
freely available whenever needed.
“trained staff are on tap from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.”
Similar:
on hand
to hand
at hand
available

59
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Scrupulously

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in a very careful and thorough way.
“a scrupulously researched biography”
with great effort to avoid doing wrong.
“the policies must be scrupulously observed”

60
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If You See Something, Say Something

A

originally implemented and trademarked by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY MTA) after a terrorist attack on September 11, 2001

61
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Ignorance is bliss

A

used to say that a person who does not know about a problem does not worry about it.
if you do not know about something, you do not worry about it.

He never keeps up with the news or cares about the troubles in the world because he believes that ignorance is bliss.

62
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Bliss

A

perfect happiness; great joy.
“she gave a sigh of bliss”
Similar:
joy
pleasure

63
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Smack

A

a sharp slap or blow, typically one given with the palm of the hand.
“she gave Mark a smack across the face”
Similar:
slap
blow
spank
cuff
clout
thump
punch
rap
swat
thwack
crack
whack
clip
biff
wallop
swipe
bop
belt
bash
sock
verb
strike (someone or something), typically with the palm of the hand and as a punishment.
“Jessica smacked his face quite hard”
Similar:
slap
hit
strike
spank

64
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Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

A

was created in the wake of 9/11 to strengthen the security of the nation’s transportation systems while ensuring the freedom of movement for people and commerce.

65
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Jerk move

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to move in short abrupt motions or with frequent jolts

66
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fend for

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Take care

67
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Tamper

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interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.
“someone tampered with the brakes of my car”
Similar:
interfere
monkey around
いじる　干渉する

68
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catfished

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lure (someone) into a relationship by means of a fictional online persona インターネットのなりすまし詐欺

69
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Myopia

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a common vision condition in which near objects appear clear, but objects farther away look blurry

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admonish
Admired or admonished

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warn or reprimand someone firmly.
“she admonished me for appearing at breakfast unshaven”
Similar:
reprimand
rebuke
scold

71
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Arsenic

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白色、粉末状で有毒なヒ素三酸化物。ガラスの製造に、また殺虫剤、除草剤として用いられる。

72
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Dirty little secret

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A secret that you don’t want anyone to know but someone finds out about it sooner or later. You’ve got a dirty little secret about me that I’d like to know.

73
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Extrinsically

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in a way that comes from outside, or is not related to someone or something

74
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Like no other

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他には無い

75
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Phenolic

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化合物の一種でブドウの果皮や種、または梗に含まれる。タンニンはフェノールの一種。味わいに仄かな「苦味」や「渋み」を与え、ワインの味わいにおいて、深みやテクスチャーを与える。clove spice

76
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Outlive

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a person) live longer than (another person).
“women generally outlive men”
survive or last beyond (a specified period or expected lifespan).

77
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embroider

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add fictitious or exaggerated details to (an account) to make it more interesting.
“she embroidered her stories with colorful detail”
Similar:
elaborate
embellish

78
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Caught the bug

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a sudden, strong interest in a particular activity 突然

79
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Be cracked up to be

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asserted to be (used to indicate that someone or something has been described too favorably).
“life on tour is not as glamorous as it’s cracked up to be”という評判である,…と信じられている

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Disdain

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unworthy of one’s consideration or respect; contempt.
“her upper lip curled in disdain”
Similar:
contempt
scorn
scornfulness
contemptuousness
derision
disrespect
disparagement
condescension
superciliousness
hauteur
haughtiness
arrogance
lordliness
snobbishness
aloofness
indifference
dismissiveness
distaste
dislike
disgust
despite
contumely
Opposite:
admiration
respect
verb
consider to be unworthy of one’s consideration.
“gamblers disdain four-horse races”
Similar:
scorn
deride

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On the scene

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being at the very place of occurrence:

82
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Super duper

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very good; marvelous.
“this new line of toys is super-duper”

83
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Transcendent

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beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience.
“the search for a transcendent level of knowledge”
surpassing the ordinary; exceptional.
“the conductor was described as a “transcendent genius.””
Similar:
superior
supreme

84
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Every once in a while

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sometimes but not often : from time to time : occasionally

85
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Squiggly
Feel squiggly inside

A

wavy and twisting
心の中で身悶えする

86
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Zit

A

a pimple on the skin.
“do not try to squeeze the zits”

87
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Everyone’s eyes on me

A

Look at me

88
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Freeze tag

A

◆鬼ごっこの一種。 つかまりそうになると身動きをとめて動かなくなる。

89
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Good save

A

comment used after someone has said or done something to prevent an embarrassing situation

90
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Flex

A

Bend

91
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Under one’s nose

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directly in front of someone.
“he thrust the paper under the Inspector’s nose”

92
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Thunder

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make a loud, deep resounding noise.
“the motorcycle thundered into life”
strike powerfully.
“McGwire thundered that one out of the stadium”

93
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Swept back hair

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後退翼の、後ろのほうになでつけた、オールバック

94
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Sling

A

flexible strap or belt used in the form of a loop to support or raise a weight.
“the horse had to be supported by a sling fixed to the roof”つり包帯，三角巾きん ·

95
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Holier-than-thou

A

characterized by an attitude of moral superiority.
“they had quite a critical, holier-than-thou approach”
Similar:
sanctimonious
self-righteous

96
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Look out for

A

search for and produce something.
“I’ve got a catalog somewhere and I’ll look it out if you’re interested”

97
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Sentry

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a soldier stationed to keep guard or to control access to a place.
“sentries patrolled the border”見張り台

98
Q

Means to an end

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an activity or process done in order to accomplish a goal

99
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scrouge

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俗〉たかる、せびる 〈俗〉あさる、かき集める、拾い集める【発音】skráundʒ【カナ】スクラウンジ【変化】

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Corral

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gather together and confine (a group of people or things).
“the organizers were corralling the crowd into marching formation”
2.
NORTH AMERICAN
put or keep (livestock) in a corral.
“sheep and goats grazed the plains during the day but they were corralled at night”

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