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Unit 2 Flashcards

Vocabulary

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Anecdote (n)

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a short, often funny story, especially about something someone has done

a short, often amusing story about an event, usually involving a particular person

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Archive (n)

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a collection of historical records relating to a place, organization, or family

a place where historical records are kept

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Biased (adj)

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showing an unreasonable like or dislike for someone or something based on personal opinions

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Biography (n)

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the story of the life of a person written by someone else, or the area of literature relating to books that describe such stories

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Essentially (adv)

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relating to the most important characteristics or ideas of something

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Focus (n)

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the main or central point of something, especially of attention or interest

careful attention that is given to something such as a task, or the ability to give your full attention to something

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Gripping (adj)

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something that is gripping is so interesting or exciting that it holds your attention completely

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Impartial (adj)

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not supporting any of the sides involved in an argument

able to judge or consider something fairly without allowing your own interest to influence you

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Manipulate (v)

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to control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly

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Narrator (n)

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the character who tells you what is happening in a book or film

a person who tells a story, or a person who speaks during a film or television program not as an actor but to describe or discuss the pictures being shown

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Objective (adj)

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something that you plan to do or achieve

based on real facts and not influenced by personal beliefs or feelings

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Rivalry (n)

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a serious and often continuing competition

a situation in which people, businesses, etc. compete with each other for the same thing

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Sentimental (adj)

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giving too much importance to emotions, especially love or sadness

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Superior (adj)

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better than average or better than other people or things of the same type

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Sympathetic (adj)

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used to describe someone who shows, especially by what they say, that they understand and care about someone
else’s suffering

agreeing with or supporting

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Unfair (adj)

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not treating people in an equal way, or not morally right

not morally right, or not treating people in an equal way

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Adaptation (n)

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the process of changing to suit different conditions

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Alienate (v)

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to cause someone or a group of people to stop supporting and agreeing with you

to make someone feel that they are different and not part of a group

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Author (n)

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the writer of a book, article, play, etc.

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Best-seller (n)

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a new book or other product that has sold a great number of copies

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Blockbuster (n)

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a book or film that is very successful

a very successful product, film, etc. that makes a lot of money

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Box office (n)

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the place in a cinema or theatre where tickets are sold

the number of tickets that are sold for a film, as a measure of how popular and financially successful a film or actor is

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Budget (n)

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a plan to show how much money a person or organization will earn and how much they will need or be able to spend

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Cast (n)

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the actors in a film, play, or show

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Chapter (n)

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any of the separate parts into which a book or other piece of text is divided, usually given a number or title

a period that is part of a larger amount of time during which something happens

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Compensate (v)

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to pay someone money in exchange for something that has been lost or damaged or for some problem

to provide something good or useful in place of something or to make someone feel better about something that has failed or been lost or missed

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Faithful (adj)

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firm and not changing in your friendship with or support for a person or an organization, or in your belief in your principles

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Flop (n)

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to fall or drop heavily

If a book, play, film, etc. flops, it is not successful

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Flow (v)

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to continue to arrive or be produced

the movement of something in one direction

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Ingredient (n)

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a food that is used with other foods in the preparation of a particular dish

one of the parts of something successful

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Loyal (adj)

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firm and not changing in your friendship with or support for a person or an organization, or in your belief in your principles

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Portrayal (n)

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the way that someone or something is described or represented in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work

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Producer (n)

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a person who makes the practical and financial arrangements needed to make a film, play, or television or radio programme

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Publisher (n)

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an organization that publishes text or music

a person or company that produces and sells books, magazines, newspapers, software, etc.

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Reader (n)

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a person whose job is to advise a publishing company if a particular book should be published

someone who reads for pleasure, especially a person who reads a lot

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Scene (n)

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a part of a play or film in which the action stays in one place for a continuous period of time

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Scenery (n)

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the general appearance of the natural environment, especially when it is beautiful

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Screenwriter (n)

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someone who writes the story for a film

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Script (n)

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the words of a film, play, broadcast, or speech

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Setting (n)

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the position of a house or other building

the time and the place in which the action of a book, film, play, etc. happens

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Spectacular (adj)

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very exciting to look at

especially great

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Spirit (n)

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particular way of thinking, feeling, or behaving, especially a way that is typical of a particular group of people, an activity, a time, or a place

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Storyline (n)

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(in a book, film, play, etc.) the plot (= the series of events that happen in it)

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Substantial (adj)

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large in size, value, or importance

relating to the main or most important things being considered

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Theme (n)

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the main subject of a talk, book, film, etc.

a song or tune that is played several times in a film, etc. and represents a character, situation, etc.

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Trilogy (n)

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a series of three books, plays, etc. written about the same situation or characters, forming a continuous story

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bonnet (n)

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a type of hat that covers the ears and is tied under the chin, worn by babies or, especially in the past, by women

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Bullet (n)

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a small, metal object that is shot from a gun

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Crack (v)

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to break something so that it does not separate, but very thin lines appear on its surface, or to become broken in this way

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Crash (v)

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to hit something, often making a loud noise or causing damage

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Distract (v)

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to make someone stop giving their attention to something

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Encounter (n)

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a meeting, especially one that happens by chance

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Frequently (adv)

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often

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Frightening (adj)

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making you feel fear

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Gouge (v)

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to dig or cut into something in a rough or violent way

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Guard (n)

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a person or group of people whose job is to protect a person, place, or thing from danger or attack, or to prevent a person such as a criminal from escaping

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Hurriedly (adv)

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in a way that is hurried (= done very quickly or too quickly)

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Incident (n)

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an event that is either unpleasant or unusual

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Instinct (n)

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the way people or animals naturally react or behave, without having to think or learn about it

a natural ability that helps you decide what to do or how to act without thinking

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Kick (v)

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to hit someone or something with the foot, or to move the feet and legs suddenly and violently

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Leap (v)

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to make a large jump or sudden movement, usually from one place to another

to provide help, protection, etc. very quickly

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Rifle (n)

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a type of gun with a long barrel (= part shaped like a tube), fired from the shoulder and designed to be accurate at long distances

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Shave (n)

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the act of shaving, especially a man’s face

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Skid (v)

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a sliding movement that cannot be controlled

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Slam (v)

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to (cause to) move against a hard surface with force and usually a loud noise

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Sprint (v)

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to run as fast as you can over a short distance, either in a race or because you are in a great hurry to get somewhere

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Stretch (v)

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to cause something to reach, often as far as possible, in a particular direction

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Tarmac (n)

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an area of ground covered with a hard surface, esp. the areas of an airport where aircraft park, land, and take off

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Uninterested (adj)

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not excited or not wanting to become involved

not interested

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Veer (v)

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to change direction

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Coarseness (n)

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the quality of being rough and not smooth or soft, or not in very small pieces

behaviour or language that is rude and offensive

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Collection (n)

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a group of objects of one type that have been collected by one person or in one place

a lot of things or people

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Core (n)

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the basic and most important part of something

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Devote (v)

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to give all of something, especially your time, effort, or love, or yourself, to something you believe in or to a person

to use a space, area, time, etc. for a particular purpose

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Edition (n)

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a particular form in which a book, magazine, or newspaper is published

a single broadcast of a series of radio or television programmes

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Emphasise (v)

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to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to

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Folklore (n)

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the traditional stories and culture of a group of people

the traditional stories, beliefs, and customs of a group of people

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Footnote (n)

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a note printed at the bottom of a page that gives extra information about something that has been written on that page

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Gender (n)

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a group of people in a society who share particular qualities or ways of behaving which that society associates with being male, female, or another identity

the condition of being a member of a group of people in a society who share particular qualities or ways of behaving which that society associates with being male, female, or another identity

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Magic (n)

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a special and exciting quality that makes something seem different from ordinary things

the use of special powers to make things happen that would usually be impossible, such as in stories for children

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Medieval (adj)

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related to the Middle Ages (= the period in European history from about AD 600 to AD 1500)

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Nanny (n)

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a person whose job is to take care of a particular family’s children

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Obey (v)

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to act according to what you have been asked or ordered to do by someone in authority, or to behave according to a rule, law, or instruction

to do what you are told or expected to do according to someone in authority or a rule or law

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Occupy (v)

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to fill, exist in, or use a place or period of time

to keep someone busy or interested

(of an army or group of people) to move into and take control and/or possession of a place

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Oral (adj)

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spoken and not written

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Patriotic (adj)

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showing love for your country and being proud of it

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Peasant (n)

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a person who owns or rents a small piece of land and grows crops, keeps animals, etc. on it, especially one who has a low income, very little education, and a low social position. This is usually used of someone who lived in the past or of someone in a poor country

a member of a low social class of farm workers and owners of small farms

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Polish (v)

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to rub something using a piece of cloth or brush to clean it and make it shine

a cream or other substance that you use to clean something

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Popularity (n)

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the fact that something or someone is liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people

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Punishment (n)

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the act of punishing someone

rough treatment

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Reshape (v)

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to change the character or organization of something

to shape something again or differently

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Royalty (n)

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the people who belong to the family of a king and queen

kings or queens and their families as a group, or the rank or power of these people

a payment made to writers, people who have invented things, owners of property, etc. every time their books, devices, land, etc. are bought or used by others

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Scholarly (adj)

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containing a serious, detailed study of a subject

relating to or typical of scholars

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Strive (v)

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to try very hard to do something or to make something happen, especially for a long time or against difficulties

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Supress (v)

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to end something by force

to prevent something from being seen or expressed or from operating

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Tale (n)

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a story, especially one that might be invented or difficult to believe

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Thrive (v)

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to grow, develop, or be successful

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Universal (adj)

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existing everywhere or involving everyone

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Villain (n)

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a bad person who harms other people or breaks the law

a criminal

something or someone considered harmful or dangerous

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Wise (Adj)

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having or showing the ability to make good judgments, based on a deep understanding and experience of life

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Bend (v)

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to (cause to) curve

to move your body or part of your body so that it is not straight

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Burst (v)

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to break open or apart suddenly, or to make something do this

to feel a strong emotion, or strong wish to do something

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Cry (v)

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to produce tears as the result of a strong emotion, such as unhappiness or pain

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Handle (n)

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a part of an object designed for holding, moving, or carrying the object easily

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Moan (v)

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to make a long, low sound of pain, suffering, or another strong emotion

to make a complaint in an unhappy voice, usually about something that does not seem important to other people

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Occupant (n)

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a person who lives or works in a room or building

a person who is in a car, room, seat, place, or position

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Panic-stricken (adj)

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very frightened and worried about a situation, and therefore unable to think clearly or act reasonably

very frightened

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Reboot (v)

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to start something again or do something again, in a way that is new and interesting

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Snap (v)

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to cause something that is thin to break suddenly and quickly with a cracking sound

to suddenly become unable to control a strong feeling, especially anger

to move into a position quickly, producing a short noise as if breaking

to quickly return to a previous place or condition

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Storey (n)

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a level of a building

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Stranded (adj)

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unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transport or money

lacking what is necessary to leave a place or to get out of a situation

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Tear (v)

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to pull or be pulled apart, or to pull pieces off

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Temporary (Adj)

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not lasting or needed for very long

not lasting or permanent

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Trudge (v)

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to walk slowly with a lot of effort, especially over a difficult surface or while carrying something heavy

a long walk that makes you feel very tired

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Agility (n)

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the ability to move your body quickly and easily

the ability to think quickly and clearly

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Arcade (n)

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a covered area or passage in which there are shops

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Aristocracy (n)

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a class of people who hold high social rank

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Cabinet (n)

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a small group of the most important people in a government, who meet regularly to make the main decisions

a piece of furniture with shelves, cupboards, or drawers, used for storing or showing things

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Captivate (n)

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to hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive

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Entrancing (adj)

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beautiful or interesting in a way that means you cannot stop listening to or watching someone or something

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Envision (v)

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to imagine or expect something to happen, appear, etc. in a particular way

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Flickering (adj)

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shining with a light that is sometimes bright and sometimes weak

appearing for a short time before disappearing again

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Illusion (n)

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an idea or belief that is not true

something that is not really what it seems to be

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Imagination (n)

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the ability to form pictures in the mind

something that you think exists or is true, although in fact it is not real or true

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Inauguration (n)

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the act of officially putting someone into an important position, or the ceremony at which this is done

the act of something officially starting to be used

the beginning of a new period, style, or activity

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Inconceivable (adj)

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impossible to imagine or think of

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Landmark (n)

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a building or place that is easily recognized, especially one that you can use to judge where you are

an important stage in something’s development

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Loop (n)

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the curved shape made when something long and thin, such as a piece of string, bends until one part of it nearly touches or crosses another part of it

a piece of string, thread, material, etc. bent into a curved shape

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Melodrama (n)

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a story, play, or film in which the characters show stronger emotions than real people usually do

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Nickelodeon (n)

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A theatre or cinema, or (occasionally) other place of entertainment, with an admission fee of one nickel

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Peep (v)

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to secretly look at something for a short time, usually through a hole

to appear slowly and not be completely seen

to make a weak high noise

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Projection (n)

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a calculation or guess about the future based on information that you have

the act of projecting a film or an image onto a screen or wall, or the film or image itself

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Spectacle (n)

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an unusual or unexpected event or situation that attracts attention, interest, or disapproval

a public event or show that is exciting to watch

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Tinseltown (n)

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Hollywood, California, as a center of the movie industry

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Tremendous (adj)

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very great in amount or level, or extremely good

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Unravel (v)

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If you unravel a mysterious, unknown, or complicated subject, you make it known or understood, and if it unravels, it becomes known or understood

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Vaudeville (n)

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a type of theatre entertainment in the 1800s and early 1900s that included music, dancing, and jokes

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