SHE'S GOT TALENT Flashcards

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  • To be diagnosed with something
A

identify the nature of (an illness or other problem) by examination of the symptoms

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2
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To have learning difficulties

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is a reduced intellectual ability and difficulty with everyday activities

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3
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To be the target of

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select as an object of attention or attack

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4
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  • To encourage
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give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).

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5
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  • Internet sensation
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widespread, excited interest in something (Susan Magdalane Boyle)

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6
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  • To be persuaded
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induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument.

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7
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Plump

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having a full rounded shape

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8
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odpreti usta za petje

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  • To open your mouth to sing
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9
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  • Sensation
A

a widespread reaction of interest and excitement

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10
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najbolj prodajani albumi

A

best-selling albums

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11
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  • Stage musical
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a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance

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12
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talented

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having a natural aptitude or skill for something

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13
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  • Ambitious
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having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

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14
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  • Adventurous
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willing to take risks or to try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.

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15
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  • Loyal
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giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution.

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16
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conceited

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excessively proud of oneself; vain. (samovšečen, vzvišen)

17
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modest

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unassuming in the estimation of one’s abilities or achievements.

18
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  • Humble
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having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s importance

19
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  • Arrogant
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having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities.

20
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  • Ordinary
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with no special or distinctive features; normal.

21
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pretentious

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attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed. (unpretentious)

22
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self-important

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

23
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awkward

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causing or feeling uneasy embarrassment or inconvenience.

24
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15 minutes of fame

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short-lived media publicity or celebrity of an individual or phenomenon

25
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a quick rise to stardoom

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become famous very quickly

26
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an overnight success

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something that becomes successful very quickly

27
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instant fame

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the state of being known and talked about by many people, to achieve/win instant fame.