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This word means something is likely to happen or be true, but it’s not certain.

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Probably

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To be “________” means to be aware of social issues and injustices, especially related to race and inequality.

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Woke

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__________refers to the whole or complete thing, without any parts missing.
Synonyms : whole ;sum; total

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Entirety

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He’s hoping for a_________in the police force/as a police officer.
他希望當一名員警。

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Careers are the jobs or professions people choose to do for a long time, often related to their interests or skills.

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A____________refers to a person’s way of thinking or their attitudes and beliefs about certain things.

It’s extraordinary how hard it is to change the____________ of the public and the press.
要改變公眾和媒體的思維模式是極度困難的。

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Mindset

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A___________ is someone who believes in and supports equality between men and women.

a person who believes in [N] and tries to achieve change that helps women to get equal opportunities and treatment
女權主義者;女權運動者

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Feminist
Feminism

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A____________is a discussion or argument between people with different opinions, where they present their ideas and try to convince others.

(a) serious discussion of a subject in which many people take part
談論，討論;爭論，辯論

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Debate

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When something is__________it means it was ignored or not given attention.

the fact of showing no care or respect for something
忽視，漠視，無視

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Disregarded

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___________means a particular form or edition of something, like a different_______________of a story or software.
Synonym : interpretation

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Version

Synonym : interpretation

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The____________is the main storyline or events that happen in a book, movie, or story.

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Plot

The movie has a weak plot.

//Police uncovered a plot( also a sinister plan) to assassinate the prime minister.

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This is a warning given before revealing important information about a book, movie, or show that could (V) the surprise for others.

His focus is on the ending, read aloud at the outset - so perhaps the continuity announcer should introduce the show with a__________Oh - and_________ - they get married.

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Spoiler alert

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A_______ is a situation of danger or difficulty that requires immediate attention and action.
Synonym: catastrophe (n)

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Crisis

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_____________ is a feeling of sadness or hopelessness when things seem very difficult or impossible.
Synonym : Hopelessness

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Despair

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A_________ is a doorway or entrance that leads to another place or dimension.
Also : Used when using the internet.

a page on the internet that allows people to get useful information, such as news and weather, and to find other websites
入口網頁;大門網站

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Portal

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___________means something is very frightening or shocking.

very bad and shocking
極其可怕的；令人震驚的

a___________accident/crime
極其可怕的意外事故／駭人的罪行
___________ injuries
極為嚴重的傷勢

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Horrific

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To_____________ means to fix or restore something that is broken or damaged.

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Repair

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___________are animals or people who hunt and catch others for food or harm.

someone who follows people in order to harm them or commit a crime against them
尾隨傷害他人者，尾隨作案者

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Predators

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_____________refers to a person who supports or is part of an economic system where businesses and industries are privately owned for profit.

someone who has a large amount of money invested (= given hoping to get more back) in a business
資本家

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Capitalist

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refers to a social system where men hold more power and authority than women.

a society in which the oldest male is the leader of the family, or a society controlled by men in which they use their power to their own advantage
父權社會;男權社會

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Patriarchy

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When someone is__________________, it means their thoughts and beliefs have been controlled or influenced by someone else.

to make someone believe something by repeatedly telling them that it is true and preventing any other information from reaching them
對…洗腦;向…強行灌輸
Their government is trying to_____________them into thinking that war cannot be avoided.
政府正試圖對他們進行洗腦，使之認為戰爭是別無選擇的。

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Brainwashed

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_____________means being overly obedient or submissive to others.

willing to do what other people want, or considering your wishes as less important than those of other people
恭順的，屈從的;低聲下氣的
Women were expected to adopt a___________ role/position.
女性曾被認為應該處於從屬地位。
His other interests were______________ to his compelling passion for art.
他的其他活動都必須讓位給他對藝術的執著熱愛。

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Subservient

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________________is the process of removing or changing certain beliefs or behaviors that have been ingrained in someone’s mind.
- release (someone) from apparent brainwashing,

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Deprogramming:

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To ______________means to bring something back to its original or proper condition.

The badly neglected paintings have all been carefully____________.
那些由於嚴重疏忽而損毀的畫作得到了精心修復。

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Restore

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___________ refers to a social system where women hold more power and authority than men.

Elephants are highly intelligent animals that live in strong,______________ societies.
In this_________________ structure, orcas stay with their mothers for life.

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Matriarchal

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_____________means full of life and movement, often used to describe cartoons or lively characters.

They must have been having an interesting conversation - they both looked very__________.
他們一定是在進行甚麼有趣的談話，兩人看上去都興致勃勃的。

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Animated

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_________________ refers to the art and techniques used in making films and movies.

That is due to the tremendous strides that have been made in the science of___________________.

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Cinematography

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______________ means very clear, bright, and detailed.

He gave a very________and often shocking account/description of his time in prison.
他生動地講述／描述了他的獄中生活，他說的常讓人覺得很震驚。

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Vivid

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____________ means something has been carefully made or created with skill and effort.

  • Skillfully made
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Crafted

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_____________ refers to indirect or suggestive remarks about sex.

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Sexual innuendo

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A ______________ refers to someone who holds moderate or middle-ground views rather than extreme ones.

  • Sitting on the fence…
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Centrist mindset:

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_________describes someone who acts silly, forgetful, or scatterbrained.

Eg. She is very chatty but is also very _____and often makes silly, half-witted remarks.

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Ditzy:

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When someone __________________, it means they have limited control or power over their own life decisions.

Inability to take action/ Can’t make a decision.

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Lack agency

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A ______ is a group of people working together, often on a specific task or project.

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Crew

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____________________refers to something or someone that causes harm, restrictions, or unfair treatment to others.

Synonyms- Cruel and unfair

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Oppressive
The situation is oppressive and the person is the oppressor.

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This phrase means something is so incredible or astonishing that it’s hard to imagine.

Eg. Some of the things people do to their kids are _____________.

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Beyond belief

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______________means repeatedly bothering or causing distress to someone.

  • to continue to annoy
    or upset someone over a period of time:
    Stop _______________me!
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Harassing

He claimed that the police continued to harass foreign journalists.

She felt she was being harassed by the coach’s constant demands.

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__________are high-level managers or leaders in a company or organization.

She is now a senior ___________, having worked her way up through the company.

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Executives

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____________means energetic, active, or characterized by constant change.

  • She’s young and _______and will be a great addition to the team.
  • We need a__________ expansion of trade with other countries.
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Dynamic

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________________is a warm feeling of care and fondness towards someone.

She felt no ___________for the child.
He had a deep ___________for his aunt.

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Affection

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When something stands out like a ________________, it means it is very noticeable or different from its surroundings.

Everyone else was in jeans and T-shirts and I had my office clothes on - I stuck out like a _______________.

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Sore thumb

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_________refers to the main point or essential part of something.

  • the most important pieces of information about something, or general information without details:

We got the ______, but not every word.

I was just about able to grasp the ____ of their argument.

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Gist

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_________________is the belief or perspective that European culture or history is superior or central to other cultures.

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Eurocentrism

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____________ means being distrustful or believing that people’s actions are motivated by selfishness.

She has a pretty ________ view of men.

I’ve always been deeply _________ about politicians.

15 years in the teaching profession had left him world-weary and ___________.

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Cynical:

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_____________means something has been severely damaged or destroyed.

Add to word list
destroyed or spoiled:

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Ruined

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________________refers to someone who is romantically or sexually attracted to people of the opposite gender.

Synonym: Straight

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Heterosexual

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_________________means having a respectful and constructive discussion about different opinions or ideas.

Synonym : Constructive dialog

A

Healthy debate

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