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Hey everybody look at that.
Hey everybody look at that.
Hey
everybody
look
at
that
Her new album is 'Hit Me Hard and Soft.'
Her new album is 'Hit Me Hard and Soft.'
Her
new
album
is
'Hit
Me
Hard
and
Soft'
We're back here
with
with
X
Billy Eilish.
We're back here with Billy Eilish.
We're
back
here
with
Billy
Eilish
You recently told Rolling Stone that
You recently told Rolling Stone that
You
recently
told
Rolling
Stone
that
I feel
like
like
X
this album is me. It's not a character.'
I feel like this album is me. It's not a
character
character
X
.'
I
feel
like
this
album
is
me
It's
not
a
character'
What kind
of
of
X
character do you
What kind of
character
character
X
do you
What
kind
of
character
do
you
think you were portraying
up
up
X
till now?
think you were
portraying
portraying
X
up till now?
think
you
were
portraying
up
till
now
Oo, um, honestly, I think that you know
Oo, um, honestly, I think that you know
Oo
um
honestly
I
think
that
you
know
because, I, I had all my first moments and
because, I, I had all my first moments and
because
I
I
had
all
my
first
moments
and
I put all my stuff out when I was
like
like
X
a
I put all my stuff out when I was like a
I
put
all
my
stuff
out
when
I
was
like
a
very young teenager and
very young teenager and
very
young
teenager
and
I think
for
for
X
a while I had this feeling that I was
like
like
X
I think for a while I had this feeling that I was like
I
think
for
a
while
I
had
this
feeling
that
I
was
like
very thought
of
of
X
as
as
X
one thing and I felt..
very thought of as one thing and I felt..
very
thought
of
as
one
thing
and
I
felt
I felt
like
like
X
I really didn't
I felt like I really didn't
I
felt
like
I
really
didn't
have room
to
to
X
do anything
but
but
X
the thing
have room to do anything but the thing
have
room
to
do
anything
but
the
thing
that people thought that I did.
that people thought that I did.
that
people
thought
that
I
did
And so, I think
with
with
X
'Happier Than Ever', which is
And so, I think with 'Happier Than Ever', which is
And
so
I
think
with
'Happier
Than
Ever'
which
is
the last album that I put out,
the last album that I
put out
put out
X
,
the
last
album
that
I
put
out
it was almost
like
like
X
a reaction
of
of
X
like
like
X
a..
it was almost like a reaction of like a..
it
was
almost
like
a
reaction
of
like
a
'You can't tell me what
to
to
X
do' you know, I was
'You can't tell me what to do' you know, I was
'You
can't
tell
me
what
to
do'
you
know
I
was
like
like
X
I'm going
to
to
X
do whatever I want
to
to
X
do
like I'm going to do whatever I want to do
like
I'm
going
to
do
whatever
I
want
to
do
and here it is and I think I may have
and here it is and I think I may have
and
here
it
is
and
I
think
I
may
have
gone a little
like
like
X
, I
like
like
X
.. I was
like
like
X
..
gone a little like, I like.. I was like..
gone
a
little
like
I
like
I
was
like
went really wanted
to
to
X
prove a point.
went really wanted to
prove a point
prove a point
X
.
went
really
wanted
to
prove
a
point
So I think I went so far
but
but
X
that's kind
of
of
X
So I think I went so far but that's kind of
So
I
think
I
went
so
far
but
that's
kind
of
what needed
to
to
X
do. I kind
of
of
X
needed
to
to
X
what needed to do. I kind of needed to
what
needed
to
do
I
kind
of
needed
to
like
like
X
play this whole thing
of
of
X
like
like
X
I'm
like play this whole thing of like I'm
like
play
this
whole
thing
of
like
I'm
not what you think I am and whatever and
not what you think I am and whatever and
not
what
you
think
I
am
and
whatever
and
I think that I thought at the time that
I think that I thought at the time that
I
think
that
I
thought
at
the
time
that
it was that it was very me and I
it was that it was very me and I
it
was
that
it
was
very
me
and
I
realised in hindsight I was
like
like
X
..
realised in
hindsight
hindsight
X
I was like..
realised
in
hindsight
I
was
like
I was just trying
to
to
X
be seen and.. and express myself
I was just trying to be seen and.. and express myself
I
was
just
trying
to
be
seen
and
and
express
myself
and and and show that.. I ..
and and and show that.. I ..
and
and
and
show
that
I
That people can be multifaceted and
That people can be multifaceted and
That
people
can
be
multifaceted
and
I am one
of
of
X
those people and um I think that
with
with
X
I am one of those people and um I think that with
I
am
one
of
those
people
and
um
I
think
that
with
'Hit Me Hard and Soft' it's
like
like
X
the most,
'Hit Me Hard and Soft' it's like the most,
'Hit
Me
Hard
and
Soft'
it's
like
the
most
the.. the first time
since
since
X
I've been an
the.. the first time since I've been an
the
the
first
time
since
I've
been
an
adult and maybe ever in my kind
of
of
X
adult and maybe ever in my kind of
adult
and
maybe
ever
in
my
kind
of
creative life that it's been...
creative life that it's been...
creative
life
that
it's
been
It's the most ... it's truly is the most
like
like
X
genuine
It's the most ... it's truly is the most like genuine
It's
the
most
it's
truly
is
the
most
like
genuine
thing I've ever made. It feels very, very me.
thing I've ever made. It feels very, very me.
thing
I've
ever
made
It
feels
very
very
me
It feels
like
like
X
all
of
of
X
the music is exactly who I am.
It feels like all of the music is exactly who I am.
It
feels
like
all
of
the
music
is
exactly
who
I
am
All the visuals are
All the
visuals
visuals
X
are
All
the
visuals
are
exactly who I am
exactly who I am
exactly
who
I
am
and that's honestly terrifying
and that's honestly terrifying
and
that's
honestly
terrifying
and that's why I'm literally shaking right now.
and that's why I'm literally
shaking
shaking
X
right now.
and
that's
why
I'm
literally
shaking
right
now
Well, that that's cuz, requires vulnerability.
Well, that that's cuz, requires
vulnerability
vulnerability
X
.
Well
that
that's
cuz
requires
vulnerability
Right.
Right.
Right
and a character is protective.
and a
character
character
X
is
protective
protective
X
.
and
a
character
is
protective
Yes
Yes
Yes
It's a mask.
It's a mask.
It's
a
mask
Yes.
Yes.
Yes
Um ... you joined Lana Del Rey
at
at
X
Coachella.
Um ... you joined Lana Del Rey at Coachella.
Um
you
joined
Lana
Del
Rey
at
Coachella
I did!
I did!
I
did
There you go.
There you go.
There
you
go
There's Lana Del Rey
at
at
X
Coachella last month.
There's Lana Del Rey at Coachella last month.
There's
Lana
Del
Rey
at
Coachella
last
month
And .. uh ... brilliant artist and .. uh ...
And .. uh ... brilliant artist and .. uh ...
And
uh
brilliant
artist
and
uh
she introduced you
as
as
X
quote: "the voice
of
of
X
our generation".
she introduced you as quote: "the voice of our generation".
she
introduced
you
as
quote:
the
voice
of
our
generation
No pressure.
No pressure.
No
pressure
Right!
Right!
Right
Well how is it
to
to
X
have
Well how is it to have
Well
how
is
it
to
have
an artist that you admire you know describe you that way.
an artist that you
admire
admire
X
you know describe you that way.
an
artist
that
you
admire
you
know
describe
you
that
way
I mean it's it's ridiculous
I mean it's it's ridiculous
I
mean
it's
it's
ridiculous
because it's
like
like
X
she's my the voice
of
of
X
because it's like she's my the voice of
because
it's
like
she's
my
the
voice
of
my generation it feels
like
like
X
and
my generation it feels like and
my
generation
it
feels
like
and
I mean..she's the really
like
like
X
one
of
of
X
the main
I mean..she's the really like one of the main
I
meanshe's
the
really
like
one
of
the
main
top three reasons that I am the
top three reasons that I am the
top
three
reasons
that
I
am
the
person that I am and the artist that I
person that I am and the artist that I
person
that
I
am
and
the
artist
that
I
am and that I even started making music
am and that I even started making music
am
and
that
I
even
started
making
music
in
in
X
the first place and
in the first place and
in
the
first
place
and
it was crazy
to
to
X
hear her say that.
it was crazy to hear her say that.
it
was
crazy
to
hear
her
say
that
I love her so much.
I love her so much.
I
love
her
so
much
Your, your, your vocal style has had an
Your, your, your vocal style has had an
Your
your
your
vocal
style
has
had
an
influence
on
on
X
a lot
of
of
X
other artists and
influence
influence
X
on a lot of other artists and
influence
on
a
lot
of
other
artists
and
I'm, I'm just curious who were the people
I'm, I'm just curious who were the people
I'm
I'm
just
curious
who
were
the
people
that influenced your style because I hear...
that influenced your style because I hear...
that
influenced
your
style
because
I
hear
I'm going
to
to
X
go ahead I'm not gonna..
I'm going to go ahead I'm not gonna..
I'm
going
to
go
ahead
I'm
not
gonna
I hear a lot
of
of
X
people
but
but
X
go ahead. Who do you..?
I hear a lot of people but go ahead. Who do you..?
I
hear
a
lot
of
people
but
go
ahead
Who
do
you
I would love
to
to
X
hear what you hear.
I would love to hear what you hear.
I
would
love
to
hear
what
you
hear
I hear Chet Baker.
I hear Chet Baker.
I
hear
Chet
Baker
Dude!
Dude
Dude
X
!
Dude
Well I was just I was.. was literally going
to
to
X
say it.
Well I was just I was.. was literally going to say it.
Well
I
was
just
I
was
was
literally
going
to
say
it
I mean Lana was a big one.
I mean Lana was a big one.
I
mean
Lana
was
a
big
one
Marina and the Diamonds was a big one.
Marina and the Diamonds was a big one.
Marina
and
the
Diamonds
was
a
big
one
But, um I love singing it's, it's, literally
But, um I love singing it's, it's, literally
But
um
I
love
singing
it's
it's
literally
like
like
X
obviously
but
but
X
no it's
like
like
X
truly
like obviously but no it's like truly
like
obviously
but
no
it's
like
truly
the thing I love most in the entire
the thing I love most in the entire
the
thing
I
love
most
in
the
entire
world I love
to
to
X
sing so much and I
world I love to sing so much and I
world
I
love
to
sing
so
much
and
I
always have and singers was my **** I mean
always have and singers was my **** I mean
always
have
and
singers
was
my
I
mean
that's all I mean I I think one
of
of
X
my
that's all I mean I I think one of my
that's
all
I
mean
I
I
think
one
of
my
favorite singers in the world is
like
like
X
Ella
favorite singers in the world is like Ella
favorite
singers
in
the
world
is
like
Ella
Fitzgerald. I love Ella Fitzgerald. I love
Fitzgerald. I love Ella Fitzgerald. I love
Fitzgerald
I
love
Ella
Fitzgerald
I
love
Julie London and Johnny Mathis and
Julie London and Johnny Mathis and
Julie
London
and
Johnny
Mathis
and
Harry Bellafonte, Sarah Vaughn, Chet Baker I know
Harry Bellafonte, Sarah Vaughn, Chet Baker I know
Harry
Bellafonte
Sarah
Vaughn
Chet
Baker
I
know
I'm
like
like
X
I I'm I'm really that's the
I'm like I I'm I'm really that's the
I'm
like
I
I'm
I'm
really
that's
the
kind
of
of
X
the vocalist that I've always
kind of the
vocalist
vocalist
X
that I've always
kind
of
the
vocalist
that
I've
always
been really drawn
to
to
X
and very inspired
been really drawn to and very inspired
been
really
drawn
to
and
very
inspired
by
by
X
and I feel
like
like
X
I don't know.
by and I feel like I don't know.
by
and
I
feel
like
I
don't
know
I feel
like
like
X
we're lacking
like
like
X
vocals.
I feel like we're
lacking
lacking
X
like vocals.
I
feel
like
we're
lacking
like
vocals
You know what I'm saying and I
You know what I'm saying and I
You
know
what
I'm
saying
and
I
don't know I love I love I don't know
don't know I love I love I don't know
don't
know
I
love
I
love
I
don't
know
what the **** I'm saying you guys.
what the **** I'm saying you guys.
what
the
I'm
saying
you
guys
Well, not every ... uh ... vocalist has a recognizable style
Well, not every ... uh ...
vocalist
vocalist
X
has a recognizable style
Well
not
every
uh
vocalist
has
a
recognizable
style
as
as
X
soon
as
as
X
you hear them and I you
as soon as you hear them and I you
as
soon
as
you
hear
them
and
I
you
know you know Billy Eiliish when you hear her.
know you know Billy Eiliish when you hear her.
know
you
know
Billy
Eiliish
when
you
hear
her
Was that a was that was that the
Was that a was that was that the
Was
that
a
was
that
was
that
the
product
of
of
X
your love
for
for
X
these other
product of your love for these other
product
of
your
love
for
these
other
artists just coming out
through
through
X
you or choice?
artists just coming out through you or choice?
artists
just
coming
out
through
you
or
choice
I think that at first cuz you
I think that at first cuz you
I
think
that
at
first
cuz
you
know I started recording when I was 13...
know I started recording when I was 13...
know
I
started
recording
when
I
was
13
And it you you got
to
to
X
take time
to
to
X
And it you you got to take time to
And
it
you
you
got
to
take
time
to
get
to
to
X
know yourself so I think that I
get to know yourself so I think that I
get
to
know
yourself
so
I
think
that
I
think
at
at
X
first it was I was singing the
think at first it was I was singing the
think
at
first
it
was
I
was
singing
the
way that I knew how
to
to
X
sing and the way
way that I knew how to sing and the way
way
that
I
knew
how
to
sing
and
the
way
that I felt
like
like
X
it sounded good and
that I felt like it sounded good and
that
I
felt
like
it
sounded
good
and
with
with
X
inspiration
of
of
X
my
from
from
X
my favorite
with inspiration of my from my favorite
with
inspiration
of
my
from
my
favorite
singers and songs and artists and
singers and songs and artists and
singers
and
songs
and
artists
and
I think
over
over
X
time I learned who I was and
I think over time I learned who I was and
I
think
over
time
I
learned
who
I
was
and
how I actually wanted
to
to
X
sound and what
how I actually wanted to sound and what
how
I
actually
wanted
to
sound
and
what
was genuine and that's why I think it's
was genuine and that's why I think it's
was
genuine
and
that's
why
I
think
it's
really important that people are more
really important that people are more
really
important
that
people
are
more
forgiving
forgiving
forgiving
X
forgiving
of
of
X
"inspiration" because I think that that
of "inspiration" because I think that that
of
inspiration
because
I
think
that
that
we live
in
in
X
a world where
like
like
X
everyone
we live in a world where like everyone
we
live
in
a
world
where
like
everyone
wants
to
to
X
have everything be perfectly
wants to have everything be perfectly
wants
to
have
everything
be
perfectly
original and no one's ever done it ever
original and no one's ever done it ever
original
and
no
one's
ever
done
it
ever
in
in
X
their lives and
like
like
X
absolutely you
in their lives and like absolutely you
in
their
lives
and
like
absolutely
you
don't want
to
to
X
copy anyone
but
but
X
you have.
don't want to copy anyone but you have.
don't
want
to
copy
anyone
but
you
have
to
to
X
let yourself be inspired and I think
to let yourself be inspired and I think
to
let
yourself
be
inspired
and
I
think
that when anybody ever
like
like
X
..
that when anybody ever like ..
that
when
anybody
ever
like
when I hear a song or I see an artist do something
when I hear a song or I see an artist do something
when
I
hear
a
song
or
I
see
an
artist
do
something
or somebody whatever some younger artist
or somebody whatever some younger artist
or
somebody
whatever
some
younger
artist
comes out and they have a song that
comes out and they have a song that
comes
out
and
they
have
a
song
that
sounds
like
like
X
mine or their voice sounds
sounds like mine or their voice sounds
sounds
like
mine
or
their
voice
sounds
like
like
X
mine people are
like
like
X
and I'm just
like mine people are like and I'm just
like
mine
people
are
like
and
I'm
just
kind
of
of
X
like
like
X
dude let them.
kind of like dude let them.
kind
of
like
dude
let
them
It's okay.
It's okay.
It's
okay
Like let them figure it out.
Like let them
figure it out
figure it out
X
.
Like
let
them
figure
it
out
They're inspired and it's inspiration is going
They're inspired and it's inspiration is going
They're
inspired
and
it's
inspiration
is
going
to turn
into
into
X
more inspiration is going
to turn into more inspiration is going
to
turn
into
more
inspiration
is
going
to turn
into
into
X
more inspiration and I
to turn into more inspiration and I
to
turn
into
more
inspiration
and
I
think that that's you got
to
to
X
let yourself do that
think that that's you got to let yourself do that
think
that
that's
you
got
to
let
yourself
do
that
Have you thought
about
about
X
Have you thought about
Have
you
thought
about
doing
like
like
X
an album
of
of
X
standards?
doing like an album of
standards
standards
X
?
doing
like
an
album
of
standards
Yeah, yeah I would love
to
to
X
do.
Yeah, yeah I would love to do.
Yeah
yeah
I
would
love
to
do
I would love you
to
to
X
do that. I would love
to
to
X
do that, Stephen.
I would love you to do that. I would love to do that, Stephen.
I
would
love
you
to
do
that
I
would
love
to
do
that
Stephen
And if you need if you need
And if you need if you need
And
if
you
need
if
you
need
anyone
to
to
X
do a duet
with
with
X
you just just
anyone to do a
duet
duet
X
with you just just
anyone
to
do
a
duet
with
you
just
just
give me a call, just give me a call.
give me a call, just give me a call.
give
me
a
call
just
give
me
a
call
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pʊt aʊt
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________(________p________h________r________a________s________a________l________ ________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________r________e________l________e________a________s________e________ ________o________r________ ________p________u________b________l________i________s________h________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________,________ ________s________u________c________h________ ________a________s________ ________a________ ________b________o________o________k________,________ ________a________l________b________u________m________,________ ________o________r________ ________s________t________a________t________e________m________e________n________t________
ˈvɪʒ.u.əlz
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ˈvɪʒ.u.əlz
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________y________o________u________ ________l________o________o________k________ ________a________t________ ________(________s________u________c________h________ ________a________s________ ________a________ ________p________i________c________t________u________r________e________,________ ________c________h________a________r________t________,________ ________o________r________ ________f________i________l________m________)________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________u________s________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________m________a________k________e________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________m________o________r________e________ ________a________p________p________e________a________l________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________e________a________s________i________e________r________ ________t________o________ ________u________n________d________e________r________s________t________a________n________d________
pruh-tek-tiv
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pruh-tek-tiv
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________h________a________v________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________s________h________o________w________i________n________g________ ________a________ ________s________t________r________o________n________g________ ________d________e________s________i________r________e________ ________t________o________ ________p________r________o________t________e________c________t________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________
ˈfɪɡjər ɪt aʊt
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________(________p________h________r________a________s________a________l________ ________v________e________r________b________)________ ________u________n________d________e________r________s________t________a________n________d________ ________o________r________ ________s________o________l________v________e________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________t________h________r________o________u________g________h________ ________r________e________a________s________o________n________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________d________e________d________u________c________t________i________o________n________.________
ˈʃeɪ.kɪŋ
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ˈʃeɪ.kɪŋ
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________m________o________v________e________ ________o________r________ ________h________a________v________e________ ________p________a________r________t________s________ ________o________f________ ________y________o________u________r________ ________b________o________d________y________ ________m________o________v________e________ ________i________n________ ________s________h________o________r________t________,________ ________q________u________i________c________k________ ________m________o________v________e________m________e________n________t________s________ ________a________n________d________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________w________a________y________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________y________o________u________ ________a________r________e________ ________n________o________t________ ________a________b________l________e________ ________t________o________ ________c________o________n________t________r________o________l________
pruːv ə pɔɪnt
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pruːv ə pɔɪnt
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________n________ ________i________d________e________a________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________y________o________u________ ________t________r________y________ ________t________o________ ________m________a________k________e________ ________o________t________h________e________r________ ________p________e________o________p________l________e________ ________a________c________c________e________p________t________ ________o________r________ ________u________n________d________e________r________s________t________a________n________d________
ˈvoʊ.kə.lɪst
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ˈvoʊ.kə.lɪst
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________ ________w________h________o________ ________s________i________n________g________s________ ________o________r________ ________p________e________r________f________o________r________m________s________ ________v________o________c________a________l________s________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________m________u________s________i________c________a________l________ ________g________r________o________u________p________ ________o________r________ ________a________s________ ________a________ ________s________o________l________o________ ________a________r________t________i________s________t________.________
ədˈmaɪə(r)
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ədˈmaɪər
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________r________e________g________a________r________d________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________r________e________s________p________e________c________t________ ________o________r________ ________w________a________r________m________ ________a________p________p________r________o________v________a________l________
ˈɪn.flu.əns
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ˈɪn.flu.əns
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________t________h________i________n________g________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________a________f________f________e________c________t________s________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________i________n________ ________a________n________ ________i________m________p________o________r________t________a________n________t________ ________w________a________y________
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________s________o________n________g________s________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________t________h________e________ ________1________9________2________0________s________ ________t________o________ ________t________h________e________ ________1________9________6________0________s________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________w________e________r________e________ ________c________r________e________a________t________e________d________ ________f________o________r________ ________B________r________o________a________d________w________a________y________ ________t________h________e________a________t________r________e________,________ ________m________u________s________i________c________a________l________ ________t________h________e________a________t________r________e________,________ ________a________n________d________ ________H________o________l________l________y________w________o________o________d________ ________m________u________s________i________c________a________l________ ________f________i________l________m________
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ˈkar-ɪktə
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ˈker-ək-tər
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________b________o________o________k________,________ ________f________i________l________m________,________ ________e________t________c________:________
ˈhaɪn(d)ˌsaɪt
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________u________n________d________e________r________s________t________a________n________d________i________n________g________ ________o________f________ ________a________ ________s________i________t________u________a________t________i________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________e________v________e________n________t________ ________o________n________l________y________ ________a________f________t________e________r________ ________i________t________ ________h________a________s________ ________h________a________p________p________e________n________e________d________
ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪləti
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________t________h________e________ ________q________u________a________l________i________t________y________ ________o________r________ ________s________t________a________t________e________ ________o________f________ ________b________e________i________n________g________ ________e________x________p________o________s________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________t________h________e________ ________p________o________s________s________i________b________i________l________i________t________y________ ________o________f________ ________b________e________i________n________g________ ________a________t________t________a________c________k________e________d________ ________o________r________ ________h________a________r________m________e________d________,________ ________e________i________t________h________e________r________ ________p________h________y________s________i________c________a________l________l________y________ ________o________r________ ________e________m________o________t________i________o________n________a________l________l________y________
djuːd
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________s________l________a________n________g________ ________t________e________r________m________ ________u________s________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________a________d________d________r________e________s________s________ ________a________ ________m________a________n________ ________o________r________ ________a________ ________f________r________i________e________n________d________.________
ˈlakɪŋ
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ˈlækɪŋ
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________n________o________t________ ________h________a________v________i________n________g________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________n________e________e________d________e________d________ ________o________r________ ________e________x________p________e________c________t________e________d________
fəˈɡɪvɪŋ
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fərˈɡɪvɪŋ
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________w________i________l________l________i________n________g________ ________t________o________ ________f________o________r________g________i________v________e________;________ ________m________e________r________c________i________f________u________l________
doo-ET
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________p________i________e________c________e________ ________o________f________ ________m________u________s________i________c________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________p________e________r________f________o________r________m________e________d________ ________b________y________ ________t________w________o________ ________s________i________n________g________e________r________s________ ________o________r________ ________m________u________s________i________c________i________a________n________s________
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pawr-trey-ing
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pawr-trey-ing
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________d________e________s________c________r________i________b________e________ ________(________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________)________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________p________a________r________t________i________c________u________l________a________r________ ________w________a________y________
put out
pʊt aʊt
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pʊt aʊt
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(phrasal verb) to release or publish something, such as a book, album, or statement
Example
She put out a statement clarifying her position on the issue.
visuals
ˈvɪʒ.u.əlz
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ˈvɪʒ.u.əlz
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(noun) something you look at (such as a picture, chart, or film) that is used to make something more appealing or easier to understand
Example
The visuals in the presentation were very engaging.
protective
pruh-tek-tiv
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pruh-tek-tiv
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(adjective) having or showing a strong desire to protect someone or something
Example
She was very protective of her younger sister.
figure it out
ˈfɪɡjər ɪt aʊt
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(phrasal verb) understand or solve something through reasoning or deduction.
Example
I trust you to figure it out on your own.
shaking
ˈʃeɪ.kɪŋ
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ˈʃeɪ.kɪŋ
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Definition
(verb) to move or have parts of your body move in short, quick movements and in a way that you are not able to control
Example
The earthquake was shaking the ground violently.
prove a point
pruːv ə pɔɪnt
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pruːv ə pɔɪnt
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Definition
(noun) an idea that you try to make other people accept or understand
Example
She wanted to prove a point by showing her research findings.
vocalist
ˈvoʊ.kə.lɪst
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ˈvoʊ.kə.lɪst
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Definition
(noun) A person who sings or performs vocals in a musical group or as a solo artist.
Example
The vocalist captivated the audience with her powerful voice.
admire
ədˈmaɪə(r)
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ədˈmaɪər
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Definition
(verb) regard with respect or warm approval
Example
I admire her dedication to her work.
influence
ˈɪn.flu.əns
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ˈɪn.flu.əns
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(noun) a person or thing that affects someone or something in an important way
Example
Her positive influence on the team motivated them to work harder.
standards
Definition
(noun) songs from the 1920s to the 1960s that were created for Broadway theatre, musical theatre, and Hollywood musical film
Example
Standards are traditional compositions originating from the 1910s and onward which have become widely known, performed, and recorded across the world.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
character
ˈkar-ɪktə
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(noun) a person in a book, film, etc:
Example
Who is your favourite character in Harry Potter?
hindsight
ˈhaɪn(d)ˌsaɪt
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ˈhaɪn(d)ˌsaɪt
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Definition
(noun) understanding of a situation or event only after it has happened
Example
In hindsight, I should have studied more for the exam.
vulnerability
ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪləti
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ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪləti
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Definition
(noun) the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally
Example
The company report highlighted the vulnerability of their data to being stolen.
Dude
djuːd
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dood
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Definition
(noun) A slang term used to address a man or a friend.
Example
Dude, did you see that movie last night?
lacking
ˈlakɪŋ
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ˈlækɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) not having something that is needed or expected
Example
The team was lacking in experience, which affected their performance.
forgiving
fəˈɡɪvɪŋ
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fərˈɡɪvɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) willing to forgive; merciful
Example
She was known for her forgiving nature, always ready to let things go.
duet
doo-ET
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doo-ET
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Definition
(noun) a piece of music that is performed by two singers or musicians
Example
They performed a beautiful duet at the concert.
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portraying
pawr-trey-ing
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pawr-trey-ing
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Definition
(verb) to describe (someone or something) in a particular way
Example
The artist did a great job portraying the emotions of the characters in the painting.
put out
pʊt aʊt
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pʊt aʊt
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Definition
(phrasal verb) to release or publish something, such as a book, album, or statement
Example
She put out a statement clarifying her position on the issue.
visuals
ˈvɪʒ.u.əlz
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ˈvɪʒ.u.əlz
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Definition
(noun) something you look at (such as a picture, chart, or film) that is used to make something more appealing or easier to understand
Example
The visuals in the presentation were very engaging.
protective
pruh-tek-tiv
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pruh-tek-tiv
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Definition
(adjective) having or showing a strong desire to protect someone or something
Example
She was very protective of her younger sister.
figure it out
ˈfɪɡjər ɪt aʊt
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Definition
(phrasal verb) understand or solve something through reasoning or deduction.
Example
I trust you to figure it out on your own.
shaking
ˈʃeɪ.kɪŋ
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ˈʃeɪ.kɪŋ
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Definition
(verb) to move or have parts of your body move in short, quick movements and in a way that you are not able to control
Example
The earthquake was shaking the ground violently.
prove a point
pruːv ə pɔɪnt
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pruːv ə pɔɪnt
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Definition
(noun) an idea that you try to make other people accept or understand
Example
She wanted to prove a point by showing her research findings.
vocalist
ˈvoʊ.kə.lɪst
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ˈvoʊ.kə.lɪst
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Definition
(noun) A person who sings or performs vocals in a musical group or as a solo artist.
Example
The vocalist captivated the audience with her powerful voice.
admire
ədˈmaɪə(r)
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ədˈmaɪər
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Definition
(verb) regard with respect or warm approval
Example
I admire her dedication to her work.
influence
ˈɪn.flu.əns
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ˈɪn.flu.əns
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Definition
(noun) a person or thing that affects someone or something in an important way
Example
Her positive influence on the team motivated them to work harder.
standards
Definition
(noun) songs from the 1920s to the 1960s that were created for Broadway theatre, musical theatre, and Hollywood musical film
Example
Standards are traditional compositions originating from the 1910s and onward which have become widely known, performed, and recorded across the world.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
character
ˈkar-ɪktə
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ˈker-ək-tər
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Definition
(noun) a person in a book, film, etc:
Example
Who is your favourite character in Harry Potter?
hindsight
ˈhaɪn(d)ˌsaɪt
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ˈhaɪn(d)ˌsaɪt
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Definition
(noun) understanding of a situation or event only after it has happened
Example
In hindsight, I should have studied more for the exam.
vulnerability
ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪləti
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ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪləti
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Definition
(noun) the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally
Example
The company report highlighted the vulnerability of their data to being stolen.
Dude
djuːd
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dood
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Definition
(noun) A slang term used to address a man or a friend.
Example
Dude, did you see that movie last night?
lacking
ˈlakɪŋ
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ˈlækɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) not having something that is needed or expected
Example
The team was lacking in experience, which affected their performance.
forgiving
fəˈɡɪvɪŋ
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fərˈɡɪvɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) willing to forgive; merciful
Example
She was known for her forgiving nature, always ready to let things go.
duet
doo-ET
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doo-ET
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Definition
(noun) a piece of music that is performed by two singers or musicians
Example
They performed a beautiful duet at the concert.
Teacher says
portraying
pawr-trey-ing
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pawr-trey-ing
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Definition
(verb) to describe (someone or something) in a particular way
Example
The artist did a great job portraying the emotions of the characters in the painting.
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visuals
ˈvɪʒ.u.əlz
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ˈvɪʒ.u.əlz
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(noun) something you look at (such as a picture, chart, or film) that is used to make something more appealing or easier to understand
Example
The visuals in the presentation were very engaging.
Example
She is a visual artist who creates stunning paintings.
Example
I like to visualize my goals to help me achieve them.
figure it out
ˈfɪɡjər ɪt aʊt
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(phrasal verb) understand or solve something through reasoning or deduction.
Example
I trust you to figure it out on your own.
Example
I need some time to figure it out.
Example
She finally figured it out after hours of trying.
forgiving
fəˈɡɪvɪŋ
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fərˈɡɪvɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) willing to forgive; merciful
Example
She was known for her forgiving nature, always ready to let things go.
Example
She always forgives her friends when they make mistakes.
Example
He forgave his brother for breaking his toy.
Example
The teacher is very forgiving when students forget their homework.
Example
I have forgiven him for what he said.
Example
The forgiving nature of the mother helped mend the broken relationship.
standards
Definition
(noun) songs from the 1920s to the 1960s that were created for Broadway theatre, musical theatre, and Hollywood musical film
Example
Standards are traditional compositions originating from the 1910s and onward which have become widely known, performed, and recorded across the world.
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Dude
djuːd
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dood
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Definition
(noun) A slang term used to address a man or a friend.
Example
Dude, did you see that movie last night?
Example
Those dudes over there are my friends.
Example
She's a cool dudette, you should meet her.
vulnerability
ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪləti
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ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪləti
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Definition
(noun) the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally
Example
The company report highlighted the vulnerability of their data to being stolen.
Example
She felt vulnerable when she had to speak in front of a large audience.
Example
The company's security system had several vulnerabilities that needed to be addressed.
portraying
pawr-trey-ing
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pawr-trey-ing
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Definition
(verb) to describe (someone or something) in a particular way
Example
The artist did a great job portraying the emotions of the characters in the painting.
Example
She is portraying a strong and independent woman in the movie.
Example
He portrays a villain in the TV series.
Example
The artist portrayed the beauty of nature in his painting.
duet
doo-ET
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doo-ET
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Definition
(noun) a piece of music that is performed by two singers or musicians
Example
They performed a beautiful duet at the concert.
Example
They sang a beautiful duet together.
Example
The duets performed by the singers were well-received by the audience.
influence
ˈɪn.flu.əns
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ˈɪn.flu.əns
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Definition
(noun) a person or thing that affects someone or something in an important way
Example
Her positive influence on the team motivated them to work harder.
Example
Her parents' values had a big influence on her decision to pursue a career in medicine.
Example
The teacher is known for influencing her students to think critically and creatively.
Example
His influential work in the field of psychology has shaped the way we understand human behavior.
admire
ədˈmaɪə(r)
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ədˈmaɪər
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Definition
(verb) regard with respect or warm approval
Example
I admire her dedication to her work.
Example
She admires his talent for playing the piano.
Example
They are admiring the beautiful sunset.
protective
pruh-tek-tiv
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pruh-tek-tiv
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Definition
(adjective) having or showing a strong desire to protect someone or something
Example
She was very protective of her younger sister.
Example
She wore a protective mask to shield herself from the dust.
Example
The mother bear showed protective instincts towards her cubs.
Example
He looked at her protectively, ready to defend her if needed.
hindsight
ˈhaɪn(d)ˌsaɪt
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ˈhaɪn(d)ˌsaɪt
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Definition
(noun) understanding of a situation or event only after it has happened
Example
In hindsight, I should have studied more for the exam.
Example
With the benefit of hindsight, I now see where I went wrong.
vocalist
ˈvoʊ.kə.lɪst
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ˈvoʊ.kə.lɪst
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Definition
(noun) A person who sings or performs vocals in a musical group or as a solo artist.
Example
The vocalist captivated the audience with her powerful voice.
Example
Many vocalists perform at this music festival.
Example
The vocalist's voice was mesmerizing.
Example
The vocalists' harmonies blended beautifully.
character
ˈkar-ɪktə
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ˈker-ək-tər
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Definition
(noun) a person in a book, film, etc:
Example
Who is your favourite character in Harry Potter?
Example
She has a strong sense of character.
Example
One of his defining characteristics is his sense of humor.
Example
The author tried to characterize the main protagonist in the novel.
lacking
ˈlakɪŋ
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ˈlækɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) not having something that is needed or expected
Example
The team was lacking in experience, which affected their performance.
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She is lacking confidence in her abilities.
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The team lacks experience in this field.
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He lacked the necessary skills to complete the task.
prove a point
pruːv ə pɔɪnt
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pruːv ə pɔɪnt
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Definition
(noun) an idea that you try to make other people accept or understand
Example
She wanted to prove a point by showing her research findings.
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She was proving a point when she showed her research findings.
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He proves a point every time he argues with his brother.
put out
pʊt aʊt
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pʊt aʊt
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Definition
(phrasal verb) to release or publish something, such as a book, album, or statement
Example
She put out a statement clarifying her position on the issue.
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She puts out the candles before going to bed.
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He was putting out the fire when the firefighters arrived.
shaking
ˈʃeɪ.kɪŋ
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ˈʃeɪ.kɪŋ
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Definition
(verb) to move or have parts of your body move in short, quick movements and in a way that you are not able to control
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The earthquake was shaking the ground violently.
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She shook with fear when she heard the loud noise.
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The bartender has shaken the cocktail for a minute.
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