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Hey, we're the cast of Wednesday.
Hey, we're the
cast
cast
X
of Wednesday.
Hey
we're
the
cast
of
Wednesday
Our show is now streaming on Netflix.
Our show is now
streaming
streaming
X
on Netflix.
Our
show
is
now
streaming
on
Netflix
And here's everything you need to know about it.
And here's everything you need to know about it.
And
here's
everything
you
need
to
know
about
it
In 15 seconds.
In 15 seconds.
In
15
seconds
Go!
Go!
Go
Our show starts with our protagonist,
Our show starts with our
protagonist
protagonist
X
,
Our
show
starts
with
our
protagonist
Wednesday Addams, going to Nevermore Academy,
Wednesday Addams, going to Nevermore Academy,
Wednesday
Addams
going
to
Nevermore
Academy
because she got into some trouble at her old high school,
because she got into some trouble at her old high school,
because
she
got
into
some
trouble
at
her
old
high
school
and there she meets Enid, and Xavier, and Bianca
and there she meets Enid, and Xavier, and Bianca
and
there
she
meets
Enid
and
Xavier
and
Bianca
and also meets a “normy” named Tyler,
and also meets a “normy” named Tyler,
and
also
meets
a
“normy”
named
Tyler
and she also tries to escape the school—
and she also tries to escape the school—
and
she
also
tries
to
escape
the
school—
But it doesn't go well so she has to stick around,
But it doesn't go well so she has to
stick around
stick around
X
,
But
it
doesn't
go
well
so
she
has
to
stick
around
and then she discovers there's a murdering monster,
and then she discovers there's a murdering monster,
and
then
she
discovers
there's
a
murdering
monster
so she's gotta deal with that,
so she's gotta
deal
deal
X
with that,
so
she's
gotta
deal
with
that
and a lot of other stuff.
and a lot of other stuff.
and
a
lot
of
other
stuff
Oh my God, 15 seconds is long!
Oh my God, 15 seconds is long!
Oh
my
God
15
seconds
is
long
Wednesday is going through a lot of growing pains
Wednesday is going through a lot of
growing pains
Wednesday
is
going
through
a
lot
of
growing
pains
with her mother, with all these new friendships at school,
with her mother, with all these new friendships at school,
with
her
mother
with
all
these
new
friendships
at
school
juggling a new semester, and also trying to solve a mystery
juggling
juggling
X
a new semester, and also trying to
solve
solve
X
a mystery
juggling
a
new
semester
and
also
trying
to
solve
a
mystery
that her parents might be involved in?
that her parents might be involved in?
that
her
parents
might
be
involved
in
And Thing is there right by her side.
And Thing is there right by her side.
And
Thing
is
there
right
by
her
side
Therapy!
Therapy!
Therapy
She starts having (bleep).
She starts having (bleep).
She
starts
having
bleep
She sees one of (bleep).
She sees one of (bleep).
She
sees
one
of
bleep
Finds out that there was a (bleep).
Finds out that there was a (bleep).
Finds
out
that
there
was
a
bleep
Finds out that her father was (bleep).
Finds out that her father was (bleep).
Finds
out
that
her
father
was
bleep
She starts writing a book on her typewriter,
She starts writing a book on her typewriter,
She
starts
writing
a
book
on
her
typewriter
and then she finds out that these—
and then she finds out that these—
and
then
she
finds
out
that
these—
Okay.
Okay.
Okay
There's a lot of twists and turns,
There's a lot of
twists and turns
twists and turns
X
,
There's
a
lot
of
twists
and
turns
and I think it's really fun.
and I think it's really fun.
and
I
think
it's
really
fun
The monster kind of gets in the way of Wednesday's ego.
The monster kind of gets in the way of Wednesday's
ego
ego
X
.
The
monster
kind
of
gets
in
the
way
of
Wednesday's
ego
She hates that it's one step ahead,
She hates that it's
one step ahead
,
She
hates
that
it's
one
step
ahead
and it becomes her mission
and it becomes her mission
and
it
becomes
her
mission
to save the school, because she doesn't like being outsmarted,
to save the school, because she doesn't like being
outsmarted
outsmarted
X
,
to
save
the
school
because
she
doesn't
like
being
outsmarted
and along the way, she makes relationships
and along the way, she makes relationships
and
along
the
way
she
makes
relationships
that she never anticipated making,
that she never
anticipated
anticipated
X
making,
that
she
never
anticipated
making
and kind of forces her to grow in a new sense and—
and kind of forces her to grow in a new sense and—
and
kind
of
forces
her
to
grow
in
a
new
sense
and—
Bonus round.
Bonus round
Bonus round
X
.
Bonus
round
Morbid.
Morbid
Morbid
X
.
Morbid
Hilarious.
Hilarious.
Hilarious
Witty.
Witty
Witty
X
.
Witty
Thunderstorm.
Thunderstorm.
Thunderstorm
It's a bit outrageous.
It's a bit outrageous.
It's
a
bit
outrageous
Eccentric.
Eccentric.
Eccentric
Spooky.
Spooky.
Spooky
Homicidal.
Homicidal.
Homicidal
Little awkward.
Little awkward.
Little
awkward
Mysterious.
Mysterious.
Mysterious
Enticing.
Enticing
Enticing
X
.
Enticing
Mind-blowing.
Mind-blowing.
Mind-blowing
Dangerous.
Dangerous.
Dangerous
Educational.
Educational.
Educational
About what?
About what?
About
what
Hey, it's Fred Armisen.
Hey, it's Fred Armisen.
Hey
it's
Fred
Armisen
I play Uncle Fester in the new series, Wednesday.
I play Uncle Fester in the new series, Wednesday.
I
play
Uncle
Fester
in
the
new
series
Wednesday
And I'm Luis Guzmán, aka Gomez Addams.
And I'm Luis Guzmán, aka Gomez Addams.
And
I'm
Luis
Guzmán
aka
Gomez
Addams
Now, Gomez famously has a way with words.
Now, Gomez famously has
a way with words
.
Now
Gomez
famously
has
a
way
with
words
Can you tell us what Wednesday is about in just 15 seconds?
Can you tell us what Wednesday is about in just 15 seconds?
Can
you
tell
us
what
Wednesday
is
about
in
just
15
seconds
Go!
Go!
Go
Beautiful, mysterious, loving, passionate, deep,
Beautiful, mysterious, loving, passionate, deep,
Beautiful
mysterious
loving
passionate
deep
empowering, girl power,
empowering
empowering
X
, girl power,
empowering
girl
power
dueling.
dueling.
dueling
Oh, man.
Oh, man.
Oh
man
Family,
Family,
Family
brother.
brother.
brother
Okay, your turn.
Okay, your turn.
Okay
your
turn
Tim Burton,
Tim Burton,
Tim
Burton
Nevermore Academy,
Nevermore Academy,
Nevermore
Academy
while focused on Wednesday from the Addams family
while focused on Wednesday from the Addams family
while
focused
on
Wednesday
from
the
Addams
family
going to school, and then uncovering mysteries,
going to school, and then
uncovering
uncovering
X
mysteries,
going
to
school
and
then
uncovering
mysteries
and solving mysteries,
and solving mysteries,
and
solving
mysteries
and, oh, there's a lot of spooky mystique.
and, oh, there's a lot of spooky
mystique
mystique
X
.
and
oh
there's
a
lot
of
spooky
mystique
Awe.
Awe.
Awe
Okay, bonus round.
Okay, bonus round.
Okay
bonus
round
Bonus round.
Bonus round
Bonus round
X
.
Bonus
round
Let's put another 15 seconds on the clock.
Let's put another 15 seconds on the clock.
Let's
put
another
15
seconds
on
the
clock
And,
And,
And
go!
go!
go
- Spooky. - Scary.
- Spooky. - Scary.
Spooky
Scary
- Delicious. - Funny.
- Delicious. - Funny.
Delicious
Funny
- Loving. - Mysterious.
- Loving. - Mysterious.
Loving
Mysterious
- Weird. - Spiders.
- Weird. - Spiders.
Weird
Spiders
All over.
All over.
All
over
Cemetery.
Cemetery.
Cemetery
The dead.
The dead.
The
dead
Rain.
Rain.
Rain
Dead plants.
Dead plants.
Dead
plants
Hairstyles.
Hairstyles.
Hairstyles
Cool?
Cool?
Cool
Eerie.
Eerie
Eerie
X
.
Eerie
- Morticia. - Wednesday.
- Morticia. - Wednesday.
Morticia
Wednesday
All day.
All day.
All
day
You really have to see the show for yourself.
You really have to see the show for yourself.
You
really
have
to
see
the
show
for
yourself
Yeah, I think ultimately the show can speak for itself.
Yeah, I think ultimately the show can
speak for itself
.
Yeah
I
think
ultimately
the
show
can
speak
for
itself
You can go check out Wednesday,
You can go
check out
check out
X
Wednesday,
You
can
go
check
out
Wednesday
which is now streaming on Netflix.
which is now
streaming
streaming
X
on Netflix.
which
is
now
streaming
on
Netflix
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/aʊtˈsmɑːrtɪd/
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/ʌnˈkʌvərɪŋ/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________T________h________e________ ________a________c________t________ ________o________f________ ________r________e________v________e________a________l________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________d________i________s________c________o________v________e________r________i________n________g________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________w________a________s________ ________p________r________e________v________i________o________u________s________l________y________ ________h________i________d________d________e________n________ ________o________r________ ________u________n________k________n________o________w________n________.________
one step ahead
wʌn stɛp əˈhɛd
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wʌn stɛp əˈhɛd
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(phrase) Being in a more advanced or prepared position than someone or something else.
Example
He always plans ahead, so he is always one step ahead of his competitors.
/twɪsts ænd tɜːrns/
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/twɪsts ænd tɜːrns/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________s________e________r________i________e________s________ ________o________f________ ________u________n________e________x________p________e________c________t________e________d________ ________c________h________a________n________g________e________s________ ________o________r________ ________d________e________v________e________l________o________p________m________e________n________t________s________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________s________i________t________u________a________t________i________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________s________t________o________r________y________.________
/ˈdʒʌɡ(ə)lɪŋ/
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/ˈdʒʌɡ(ə)lɪŋ/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________T________h________e________ ________a________c________t________ ________o________f________ ________c________o________n________t________i________n________u________o________u________s________l________y________ ________t________h________r________o________w________i________n________g________ ________a________n________d________ ________c________a________t________c________h________i________n________g________ ________o________b________j________e________c________t________s________ ________i________n________ ________t________h________e________ ________a________i________r________,________ ________t________y________p________i________c________a________l________l________y________ ________f________o________r________ ________e________n________t________e________r________t________a________i________n________m________e________n________t________ ________o________r________ ________s________k________i________l________l________ ________d________e________v________e________l________o________p________m________e________n________t________.________ ________O________f________t________e________n________ ________u________s________e________d________ ________m________e________t________a________p________h________o________r________i________c________a________l________l________y________.________
/ˈstriːmɪŋ/
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/ˈstriːmɪŋ/
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________T________h________e________ ________a________c________t________ ________o________f________ ________t________r________a________n________s________m________i________t________t________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________r________e________c________e________i________v________i________n________g________ ________d________a________t________a________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________v________i________d________e________o________ ________o________r________ ________a________u________d________i________o________ ________c________o________n________t________e________n________t________,________ ________o________v________e________r________ ________t________h________e________ ________i________n________t________e________r________n________e________t________ ________i________n________ ________r________e________a________l________-________t________i________m________e________.________
/kɑːst/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________g________r________o________u________p________ ________o________f________ ________a________c________t________o________r________s________ ________p________e________r________f________o________r________m________i________n________g________ ________t________o________g________e________t________h________e________r________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________p________l________a________y________,________ ________f________i________l________m________,________ ________o________r________ ________t________e________l________e________v________i________s________i________o________n________ ________s________h________o________w________.________
/ˈmɔːrbɪd/
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/ˈmɔːrbɪd/
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________a________n________ ________a________b________n________o________r________m________a________l________ ________a________n________d________ ________u________n________h________e________a________l________t________h________y________ ________i________n________t________e________r________e________s________t________ ________i________n________ ________d________i________s________t________u________r________b________i________n________g________ ________a________n________d________ ________u________n________p________l________e________a________s________a________n________t________ ________s________u________b________j________e________c________t________s________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________d________e________a________t________h________ ________a________n________d________ ________d________i________s________e________a________s________e________
/stɪk əˈraʊnd/
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/stɪk əˈraʊnd/
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________T________o________ ________r________e________m________a________i________n________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________p________l________a________c________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________i________t________u________a________t________i________o________n________ ________f________o________r________ ________a________ ________p________e________r________i________o________d________ ________o________f________ ________t________i________m________e________
/ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ/
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/ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ/
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________G________i________v________i________n________g________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________t________h________e________ ________p________o________w________e________r________,________ ________c________o________n________f________i________d________e________n________c________e________,________ ________o________r________ ________a________u________t________h________o________r________i________t________y________ ________t________o________ ________d________o________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________.________
/ˈiːɡəʊ/
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/ˈiːɡəʊ/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________'________s________ ________s________e________n________s________e________ ________o________f________ ________s________e________l________f________-________e________s________t________e________e________m________ ________o________r________ ________s________e________l________f________-________i________m________p________o________r________t________a________n________c________e________
/ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪd/
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/ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪd/
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________e________x________p________e________c________t________ ________o________r________ ________p________r________e________d________i________c________t________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________t________o________ ________h________a________p________p________e________n________ ________i________n________ ________t________h________e________ ________f________u________t________u________r________e________.________
growing pains
/ˈɡroʊɪŋ peɪnz/
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/ˈɡroʊɪŋ peɪnz/
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(noun) Difficulties or challenges experienced during a period of growth or development.
Example
The company is facing growing pains as it expands into new markets.
/ˈboʊnəs raʊnd/
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/ˈboʊnəs raʊnd/
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________n________ ________a________d________d________i________t________i________o________n________a________l________ ________r________o________u________n________d________ ________o________r________ ________s________t________a________g________e________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________g________a________m________e________ ________o________r________ ________c________o________m________p________e________t________i________t________i________o________n________,________ ________u________s________u________a________l________l________y________ ________o________f________f________e________r________i________n________g________ ________e________x________t________r________a________ ________r________e________w________a________r________d________s________ ________o________r________ ________o________p________p________o________r________t________u________n________i________t________i________e________s________.________
/ˈwɪti/
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________q________u________i________c________k________ ________a________n________d________ ________i________n________v________e________n________t________i________v________e________ ________v________e________r________b________a________l________ ________h________u________m________o________u________r________
/prəˈtæɡənɪst/
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/prəˈtæɡənɪst/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________T________h________e________ ________m________a________i________n________ ________c________h________a________r________a________c________t________e________r________ ________o________r________ ________o________n________e________ ________o________f________ ________t________h________e________ ________m________a________j________o________r________ ________c________h________a________r________a________c________t________e________r________s________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________s________t________o________r________y________,________ ________p________l________a________y________,________ ________o________r________ ________m________o________v________i________e________.________
/ˈɪəri/
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________s________t________r________a________n________g________e________ ________a________n________d________ ________f________r________i________g________h________t________e________n________i________n________g________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________w________a________y________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________m________a________k________e________s________ ________y________o________u________ ________f________e________e________l________ ________u________n________e________a________s________y________
/ɪnˈtaɪsɪŋ/
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/ɪnˈtaɪsɪŋ/
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________a________t________t________r________a________c________t________i________v________e________ ________o________r________ ________t________e________m________p________t________i________n________g________;________ ________a________l________l________u________r________i________n________g________
/tʃɛk aʊt/
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________(________p________h________r________a________s________a________l________ ________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________v________i________s________i________t________ ________o________r________ ________e________x________p________l________o________r________e________ ________a________ ________p________l________a________c________e________ ________o________r________ ________t________h________i________n________g________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________f________o________r________ ________t________h________e________ ________p________u________r________p________o________s________e________ ________o________f________ ________i________n________s________p________e________c________t________i________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________e________v________a________l________u________a________t________i________o________n________.________
speak for itself
/spiːk fɔːr ɪtˈsɛlf/
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/spiːk fɔːr ɪtˈsɛlf/
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(phrase) To give a clear message without the need for further explanation or interpretation.
Example
The evidence presented in the court case speaks for itself and clearly shows the defendant's guilt.
/mɪˈstiːk/
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/mɪˈstiːk/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________q________u________a________l________i________t________y________ ________o________f________ ________m________y________s________t________e________r________y________,________ ________g________l________a________m________o________u________r________,________ ________o________r________ ________a________l________l________u________r________e________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________s________u________r________r________o________u________n________d________s________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________.________
a way with words
/ə weɪ wɪð wɜːrds/
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/ə weɪ wɪð wɜːrds/
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(phrase) The ability to use language effectively and persuasively.
Example
She has a way with words that captivates her audience.
/sɒlv/
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/sɒlv/
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________f________i________n________d________ ________a________ ________s________o________l________u________t________i________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________a________n________s________w________e________r________ ________t________o________ ________a________ ________p________r________o________b________l________e________m________ ________o________r________ ________m________y________s________t________e________r________y________.________
/diːl/
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________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________h________a________n________d________l________e________ ________o________r________ ________c________o________p________e________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________a________ ________s________i________t________u________a________t________i________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________p________r________o________b________l________e________m________
outsmarted
/aʊtˈsmɑːrtɪd/
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/aʊtˈsmɑːrtɪd/
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Definition
(verb) To do better or surpass someone in intelligence or cunning.
Example
He outsmarted his opponent with a clever strategy.
uncovering
/ʌnˈkʌvərɪŋ/
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/ʌnˈkʌvərɪŋ/
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Definition
(noun) The act of revealing or discovering something that was previously hidden or unknown.
Example
The archaeologist's uncovering of ancient artifacts shed new light on the history of the civilization.
one step ahead
wʌn stɛp əˈhɛd
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wʌn stɛp əˈhɛd
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Definition
(phrase) Being in a more advanced or prepared position than someone or something else.
Example
He always plans ahead, so he is always one step ahead of his competitors.
twists and turns
/twɪsts ænd tɜːrns/
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/twɪsts ænd tɜːrns/
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Definition
(noun) A series of unexpected changes or developments in a situation or story.
Example
The movie had so many twists and turns that I couldn't predict the ending.
juggling
/ˈdʒʌɡ(ə)lɪŋ/
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/ˈdʒʌɡ(ə)lɪŋ/
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Definition
(noun) The act of continuously throwing and catching objects in the air, typically for entertainment or skill development. Often used metaphorically.
Example
He entertained the crowd with his impressive juggling skills.
streaming
/ˈstriːmɪŋ/
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/ˈstriːmɪŋ/
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Definition
The act of transmitting or receiving data, especially video or audio content, over the internet in real-time.
Example
I enjoy streaming movies on my computer.
cast
/kɑːst/
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/kɑːst/
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Definition
(noun) A group of actors performing together in a play, film, or television show.
Example
The cast of the new movie includes some famous actors.
Morbid
/ˈmɔːrbɪd/
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/ˈmɔːrbɪd/
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Definition
(adjective) an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease
Example
She has a morbid fascination with horror movies.
stick around
/stɪk əˈraʊnd/
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/stɪk əˈraʊnd/
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Definition
To remain in a place or situation for a period of time
Example
I told him to stick around after the meeting to discuss the project further.
empowering
/ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ/
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/ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ/
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Definition
(adjective) Giving someone the power, confidence, or authority to do something.
Example
The workshop was empowering for all the participants, as it helped them understand their potential.
ego
/ˈiːɡəʊ/
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/ˈiːɡəʊ/
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Definition
(noun) a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance
Example
His ego is so big that he can't admit when he's wrong.
anticipated
/ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪd/
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/ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪd/
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Definition
(verb) To expect or predict something to happen in the future.
Example
I anticipated that the meeting would be canceled due to the bad weather.
growing pains
/ˈɡroʊɪŋ peɪnz/
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/ˈɡroʊɪŋ peɪnz/
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Definition
(noun) Difficulties or challenges experienced during a period of growth or development.
Example
The company is facing growing pains as it expands into new markets.
Bonus round
/ˈboʊnəs raʊnd/
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/ˈboʊnəs raʊnd/
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Definition
(noun) An additional round or stage in a game or competition, usually offering extra rewards or opportunities.
Example
After completing the main levels, players can unlock the bonus round for a chance to win extra points.
Witty
/ˈwɪti/
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/ˈwɪti/
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Definition
(adjective) quick and inventive verbal humour
Example
She always has a witty remark to make everyone laugh.
protagonist
/prəˈtæɡənɪst/
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/prəˈtæɡənɪst/
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Definition
(noun) The main character or one of the major characters in a story, play, or movie.
Example
In the novel, the protagonist embarks on a journey to find her lost family.
Eerie
/ˈɪəri/
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/ˈɪəri/
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Definition
(adjective) strange and frightening, especially in a way that makes you feel uneasy
Example
The abandoned house had an eerie atmosphere.
Enticing
/ɪnˈtaɪsɪŋ/
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/ɪnˈtaɪsɪŋ/
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Definition
(adjective) attractive or tempting; alluring
Example
The enticing aroma of freshly baked bread filled the bakery.
check out
/tʃɛk aʊt/
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Definition
(phrasal verb) To visit or explore a place or thing, especially for the purpose of inspection or evaluation.
speak for itself
/spiːk fɔːr ɪtˈsɛlf/
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/spiːk fɔːr ɪtˈsɛlf/
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Definition
(phrase) To give a clear message without the need for further explanation or interpretation.
Example
The evidence presented in the court case speaks for itself and clearly shows the defendant's guilt.
mystique
/mɪˈstiːk/
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/mɪˈstiːk/
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Definition
(noun) A quality of mystery, glamour, or allure that surrounds someone or something.
Example
The old castle has a certain mystique that attracts tourists from all over the world.
a way with words
/ə weɪ wɪð wɜːrds/
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/ə weɪ wɪð wɜːrds/
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Definition
(phrase) The ability to use language effectively and persuasively.
Example
She has a way with words that captivates her audience.
solve
/sɒlv/
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/sɒlv/
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Definition
(verb) To find a solution or answer to a problem or mystery.
Example
He was determined to solve the puzzle and find the hidden treasure.
deal
/diːl/
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/diːl/
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Definition
(verb) to handle or cope with a situation or problem
Example
He had to deal with a difficult customer at work.
outsmarted
/aʊtˈsmɑːrtɪd/
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/aʊtˈsmɑːrtɪd/
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Definition
(verb) To do better or surpass someone in intelligence or cunning.
Example
He outsmarted his opponent with a clever strategy.
uncovering
/ʌnˈkʌvərɪŋ/
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/ʌnˈkʌvərɪŋ/
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Definition
(noun) The act of revealing or discovering something that was previously hidden or unknown.
Example
The archaeologist's uncovering of ancient artifacts shed new light on the history of the civilization.
one step ahead
wʌn stɛp əˈhɛd
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wʌn stɛp əˈhɛd
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Definition
(phrase) Being in a more advanced or prepared position than someone or something else.
Example
He always plans ahead, so he is always one step ahead of his competitors.
twists and turns
/twɪsts ænd tɜːrns/
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/twɪsts ænd tɜːrns/
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Definition
(noun) A series of unexpected changes or developments in a situation or story.
Example
The movie had so many twists and turns that I couldn't predict the ending.
juggling
/ˈdʒʌɡ(ə)lɪŋ/
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/ˈdʒʌɡ(ə)lɪŋ/
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Definition
(noun) The act of continuously throwing and catching objects in the air, typically for entertainment or skill development. Often used metaphorically.
Example
He entertained the crowd with his impressive juggling skills.
streaming
/ˈstriːmɪŋ/
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/ˈstriːmɪŋ/
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Definition
The act of transmitting or receiving data, especially video or audio content, over the internet in real-time.
Example
I enjoy streaming movies on my computer.
cast
/kɑːst/
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/kɑːst/
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Definition
(noun) A group of actors performing together in a play, film, or television show.
Example
The cast of the new movie includes some famous actors.
Morbid
/ˈmɔːrbɪd/
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/ˈmɔːrbɪd/
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Definition
(adjective) an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease
Example
She has a morbid fascination with horror movies.
stick around
/stɪk əˈraʊnd/
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/stɪk əˈraʊnd/
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Definition
To remain in a place or situation for a period of time
Example
I told him to stick around after the meeting to discuss the project further.
empowering
/ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ/
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/ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ/
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Definition
(adjective) Giving someone the power, confidence, or authority to do something.
Example
The workshop was empowering for all the participants, as it helped them understand their potential.
ego
/ˈiːɡəʊ/
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/ˈiːɡəʊ/
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Definition
(noun) a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance
Example
His ego is so big that he can't admit when he's wrong.
anticipated
/ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪd/
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/ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪd/
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Definition
(verb) To expect or predict something to happen in the future.
Example
I anticipated that the meeting would be canceled due to the bad weather.
growing pains
/ˈɡroʊɪŋ peɪnz/
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/ˈɡroʊɪŋ peɪnz/
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Definition
(noun) Difficulties or challenges experienced during a period of growth or development.
Example
The company is facing growing pains as it expands into new markets.
Bonus round
/ˈboʊnəs raʊnd/
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/ˈboʊnəs raʊnd/
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Definition
(noun) An additional round or stage in a game or competition, usually offering extra rewards or opportunities.
Example
After completing the main levels, players can unlock the bonus round for a chance to win extra points.
Witty
/ˈwɪti/
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/ˈwɪti/
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Definition
(adjective) quick and inventive verbal humour
Example
She always has a witty remark to make everyone laugh.
protagonist
/prəˈtæɡənɪst/
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/prəˈtæɡənɪst/
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Definition
(noun) The main character or one of the major characters in a story, play, or movie.
Example
In the novel, the protagonist embarks on a journey to find her lost family.
Eerie
/ˈɪəri/
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/ˈɪəri/
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Definition
(adjective) strange and frightening, especially in a way that makes you feel uneasy
Example
The abandoned house had an eerie atmosphere.
Enticing
/ɪnˈtaɪsɪŋ/
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/ɪnˈtaɪsɪŋ/
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Definition
(adjective) attractive or tempting; alluring
Example
The enticing aroma of freshly baked bread filled the bakery.
check out
/tʃɛk aʊt/
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Definition
(phrasal verb) To visit or explore a place or thing, especially for the purpose of inspection or evaluation.
speak for itself
/spiːk fɔːr ɪtˈsɛlf/
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/spiːk fɔːr ɪtˈsɛlf/
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Definition
(phrase) To give a clear message without the need for further explanation or interpretation.
Example
The evidence presented in the court case speaks for itself and clearly shows the defendant's guilt.
mystique
/mɪˈstiːk/
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/mɪˈstiːk/
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Definition
(noun) A quality of mystery, glamour, or allure that surrounds someone or something.
Example
The old castle has a certain mystique that attracts tourists from all over the world.
a way with words
/ə weɪ wɪð wɜːrds/
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/ə weɪ wɪð wɜːrds/
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Definition
(phrase) The ability to use language effectively and persuasively.
Example
She has a way with words that captivates her audience.
solve
/sɒlv/
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/sɒlv/
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Definition
(verb) To find a solution or answer to a problem or mystery.
Example
He was determined to solve the puzzle and find the hidden treasure.
deal
/diːl/
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/diːl/
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Definition
(verb) to handle or cope with a situation or problem
Example
He had to deal with a difficult customer at work.
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protagonist
/prəˈtæɡənɪst/
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/prəˈtæɡənɪst/
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Definition
(noun) The main character or one of the major characters in a story, play, or movie.
Example
In the novel, the protagonist embarks on a journey to find her lost family.
anticipated
/ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪd/
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/ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪd/
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Definition
(verb) To expect or predict something to happen in the future.
Example
I anticipated that the meeting would be canceled due to the bad weather.
outsmarted
/aʊtˈsmɑːrtɪd/
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/aʊtˈsmɑːrtɪd/
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Definition
(verb) To do better or surpass someone in intelligence or cunning.
Example
He outsmarted his opponent with a clever strategy.
solve
/sɒlv/
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/sɒlv/
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Definition
(verb) To find a solution or answer to a problem or mystery.
Example
He was determined to solve the puzzle and find the hidden treasure.
twists and turns
/twɪsts ænd tɜːrns/
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/twɪsts ænd tɜːrns/
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Definition
(noun) A series of unexpected changes or developments in a situation or story.
Example
The movie had so many twists and turns that I couldn't predict the ending.
Bonus round
/ˈboʊnəs raʊnd/
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/ˈboʊnəs raʊnd/
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Definition
(noun) An additional round or stage in a game or competition, usually offering extra rewards or opportunities.
Example
After completing the main levels, players can unlock the bonus round for a chance to win extra points.
Witty
/ˈwɪti/
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/ˈwɪti/
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Definition
(adjective) quick and inventive verbal humour
Example
She always has a witty remark to make everyone laugh.
Morbid
/ˈmɔːrbɪd/
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/ˈmɔːrbɪd/
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Definition
(adjective) an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease
Example
She has a morbid fascination with horror movies.
stick around
/stɪk əˈraʊnd/
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/stɪk əˈraʊnd/
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Definition
To remain in a place or situation for a period of time
Example
I told him to stick around after the meeting to discuss the project further.
check out
/tʃɛk aʊt/
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Definition
(phrasal verb) To visit or explore a place or thing, especially for the purpose of inspection or evaluation.
empowering
/ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ/
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/ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ/
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Definition
(adjective) Giving someone the power, confidence, or authority to do something.
Example
The workshop was empowering for all the participants, as it helped them understand their potential.
mystique
/mɪˈstiːk/
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/mɪˈstiːk/
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Definition
(noun) A quality of mystery, glamour, or allure that surrounds someone or something.
Example
The old castle has a certain mystique that attracts tourists from all over the world.
Enticing
/ɪnˈtaɪsɪŋ/
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/ɪnˈtaɪsɪŋ/
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Definition
(adjective) attractive or tempting; alluring
Example
The enticing aroma of freshly baked bread filled the bakery.
streaming
/ˈstriːmɪŋ/
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/ˈstriːmɪŋ/
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Definition
The act of transmitting or receiving data, especially video or audio content, over the internet in real-time.
Example
I enjoy streaming movies on my computer.
uncovering
/ʌnˈkʌvərɪŋ/
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/ʌnˈkʌvərɪŋ/
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Definition
(noun) The act of revealing or discovering something that was previously hidden or unknown.
Example
The archaeologist's uncovering of ancient artifacts shed new light on the history of the civilization.
juggling
/ˈdʒʌɡ(ə)lɪŋ/
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/ˈdʒʌɡ(ə)lɪŋ/
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Definition
(noun) The act of continuously throwing and catching objects in the air, typically for entertainment or skill development. Often used metaphorically.
Example
He entertained the crowd with his impressive juggling skills.
ego
/ˈiːɡəʊ/
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/ˈiːɡəʊ/
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Definition
(noun) a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance
Example
His ego is so big that he can't admit when he's wrong.
Eerie
/ˈɪəri/
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/ˈɪəri/
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Definition
(adjective) strange and frightening, especially in a way that makes you feel uneasy
Example
The abandoned house had an eerie atmosphere.
cast
/kɑːst/
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/kɑːst/
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Definition
(noun) A group of actors performing together in a play, film, or television show.
Example
The cast of the new movie includes some famous actors.
deal
/diːl/
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/diːl/
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Definition
(verb) to handle or cope with a situation or problem
Example
He had to deal with a difficult customer at work.
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