Whatever you do, don’t give Sue any hint of the surprise or you’ll ______ the game away!
give
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What does the word "discern" mean? I could just discern a figure in the darkness.
to see, recognize, or understand something that is not clear
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What does "vivacity" mean? Jacqui enjoys Clare’s vivacity and is in awe of her boundless energy.
the quality of being vivacious (= attractively energetic and enthusiastic)
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Explain the word: self-absorbed
only interested in yourself and your own activities
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Explain the word: a black sheep
a member of a family or group who is regarded as a disgrace to it. "the black sheep of the family"
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What does the word "hazard" mean? He hazarded a guess.
to offer (a statement, conjecture, etc.) with the possibility of facing criticism, disapproval or failure.
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Too often we forget that many people in this world face severe penalties for sharing their opinions because they don’t have the right to _______ of speech in their countries.
freedom
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Far ______ to lose a fight whilst standing up for your convictions, than to lose one without defending your principles.
better
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Jessica and Laurence decided to take a break from revising and go to the café for half an hour. Laura, yet while/meanwhile, decided to stay at the library and continue studying.
meanwhile
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What does "adept" mean? She's very adept at dealing with the media.
having a natural ability to do something that needs skill.
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thief
Give points!
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magnet
Take 10 points!
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fairy
Take points!
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thief
Give points!
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eraser
Reset score!
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shark
Other team loses 25 points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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baam
Lose 25 points!
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What does the phrase "a blue-eyed boy" mean? Matthew remarks that Maria’s brother has always been the blue-eyed boy as far as their parents are concerned.
a boy or man who is liked very much and is treated well by someone, especially someone in authority
