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Close Up C2 - Say Cheese Unit vocab

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  • void
    An empty feeling or lack of purpose
  • lampoon
    To mock or make fun of a celebrity in a sarcastic or exaggerated way
  • to be a legend
    To be remembered as an iconic and respected figure
  • string of hits
    A series of very successful songs, films, or projects
  • hound
    To chase someone persistently, especially paparazzi following a celebrity
  • gripping
    Very exciting and holding attention strongly
  • strike a chord
    To emotionally connect with people
  • famed
    Well-known and widely recognized
  • steal the limelight
    To attract all the attention away from others
  • put on the map
    To make someone or something famous
  • scoop
    An exclusive news story obtained before anyone else
  • compliant with
    Acting according to rules or laws
  • hit the headlines
    To become the main topic in the news
  • seedy
    Morally questionable or disreputable
  • poignant
    Deeply emotional or moving
  • discreet peek
    A quick, careful look to avoid being noticed
  • destined for stardom
    Likely to become very famous in the future
  • unflattering
    Showing someone in a bad or unattractive way
  • scratch the surface
    To deal with only a small part of something
  • fly on the wall
    Someone who observes secretly without being noticed
  • column
    A regular article in a newspaper or magazine, often about celebrity news or gossip
  • slander
    False statements that damage a celebrity’s reputation
  • to drive home the point
    To emphasize something very clearly
  • star-struck
    Extremely impressed by a celebrity
  • hard-hitting
    Direct, powerful, and often critical
  • hit the big time
    To achieve major success and fame
  • surrender
    To give up control or resistance
  • stumble
    To make a mistake or lose control, especially in public
  • stalk
    To follow and watch a celebrity obsessively and intrusively
  • pack
    A group of paparazzi or reporters acting together
  • skyrocket
    To increase very quickly
  • someone’s days are numbered
    Their success or career will end soon
  • get his minutes of fame
    To briefly become famous or widely noticed
  • make a splash
    To attract a lot of public attention suddenly
  • recluse
    A person who avoids public attention and lives privately
  • tabloids
    Newspapers focused on celebrity gossip
  • invasion of privacy
    Intruding into a celebrity’s private life
  • decimate
    To severely damage a reputation or career
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