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  • a tool that you use for cutting wood. It has a flat blade with an edge cut into many V shapes
    saw
  • used to say that a situation has changed to the opposite of what it was before
    boot on the other foot
  • to change direction
    veer
  • a sudden clear understanding of something or part of something, especially a complicated idea
    insight
  • a tool with a narrow blade at one end that you use for turning a threaded fastener
    screwdriver
  • clearly expressed in a few words - use this to show approval
    succinct
  • Anger
    rage
  • strong feelings of anxiety and unhappiness because you are worried about your life, your future, or what you should do in a particular situation
    angst
  • the way someone behaves, dresses, speaks, etc., that shows what their character is like
    demeanour
  • an expression of strong feelings
    outpouring
  • to make something publicly known, especially after it has been kept secret
    disclose
  • the people who are the same age as you, or who have the same type of job, social class, etc.
    peer
  • the information about a particular person that exists on the Internet as a result of their online activity
    digital footprint
  • when you believe that what you want to happen will happen, when in fact it is not possible
    wishful thinking
  • relaxed and seeming not to be worried about anything
    laid-back
  • used to say that someone is no longer young - used humorously
    no spring chicken
  • very shocked and upset by something very bad or unpleasant
    appalled
  • unkind or unfair in the way you judge people
    uncharitable
  • expressing your opinions honestly and directly, even when doing this might annoy some people
    outspoken
  • to plan carefully how something will happen
    map out
  • a sudden clear understanding of something or part of something, especially a complicated idea
    insight
  • attractive and interesting
    beguiling
  • used when you admit that something is true
    granted
  • to correct something that is wrong or unfair
    redress
  • no longer young, and therefore no longer attractive or good at doing things
    over the hill
  • feelings or energy that have not been expressed or used for a long time
    pent-up
  • to remove something that was covering or hiding something
    bare
  • when something such as money or skills are not used effectively, usefully, or sensibly
    wasted
  • the amount of time that someone or something lives
    longevity
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