If these supposed experts do not know what to do with me, why should I care about their opinions?
crackle: to make short sharp sounds like something that is burning in a fire
intercom: a system of communication by phone or radio inside an office, plane, etc.; the device you press or switch on to start using this system
roust: to drive (as from bed) roughly or unceremoniously
unceremoniously: in a rough or rude way, without caring about a person’s feelings
blast out: to make a loud unpleasant noise, especially music
impeccably: in a way that has no mistakes or faults
iron out: to get rid of any problems or difficulties that are affecting something
feminist: DJ[ˋfeminist] having or based on the belief that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men
pantsuit: a woman’s suit of jacket and pants
assert something to: make other people recognize your right or authority to do something, by behaving in a determined and confident way
mystique: the quality of being mysterious or secret that makes somebody/something seem interesting or attractive
rung: one of the bars that forms a step in a ladder
frenetic: involving a lot of energy and activity in a way that is not organized
soccer: DJ[ˋsɔkə]
memorabilia: things that people collect because they once belonged to a famous person, or because they are connected with a particular interesting place, event or activity
maxim: a well-known phrase that expresses something that is usually true or that people think is a rule for sensible behavior
endeavor: an attempt to do something, especially something new or difficult
reveille: a tune that is played to wake soldiers in the morning; the time when it is played
makeshift: used temporarily for a particular purpose because the real thing is not available
overpass: a bridge that carries one road over another one
tiff: a slight argument between close friends or two people who love each other
aggression: a violent attack or threats by one person against another person or by one country against another country
scrawny: (of people or animals) very thin in a way that is not attractive
squeaky: making a short, high sound
brawler: a person who takes part in a noisy and violent fight, usually in a public place
engender something: to make a feeling or situation exist
nerd: a person who is boring, stupid and not fashionable
jock: a man or boy who plays or enjoys sport a lot, especially one who does not have many other interests
studious: spending a lot of time studying or reading
diligent: showing care and effort in your work or duties
tease about: to laugh at somebody and make jokes about them, either in a friendly way or in order to annoy them or make them embarrassed
differentiator: one that differentiates
niche: a comfortable or suitable role, job, way of life, etc.
wallow (in something) (of large animals or people): to lie and roll about in water or mud, to keep cool or for pleasure
when people ham it up, they deliberately exaggerate their emotions or movements
exaggerate: to make something seem larger, better, worse or more important than it really is
gloat: to show that you are happy about your own success or somebody else’s failure, in an unpleasant way
feat: an action or a piece of work that needs skill, strength or courage
punctuation: the marks used in writing that divide sentences and phrases; the system of using these marks
verdict: a decision that you make or an opinion that you give about something, after you have tested it or considered it carefully
kindred: very similar; related
foghorn: a device that makes a loud noise to warn ships of danger in fog
contrarian: a person who opposes or rejects popular opinion, especially in financial markets
streak: a part of a person’s character, especially an unpleasant part
meld: to combine with something else; to make something combine with something else
jokester: joker
persona: the aspects of a person’s character that they show to other people, especially when their real character is different
outwardly: on the surface; in appearance
clash over: an argument between two people or groups of people who have different beliefs and ideas
epic: taking place over a long period of time and involving a lot of difficulties
physicality: the quality of being physical rather than emotional or spiritual
tow-headed: having very light blonde or untidy hair
linebacker: (in American football) a defensive player who tries to tackle members of the other team
touchdown: (in American football) an act of scoring points by crossing the other team’s goal line while carrying the ball, or receiving the ball when you are over the other team’s goal line
complimentary: expressing approval, praise, etc.
thrilled: DJ[θrild] very excited and pleased
domino theory: a theory that if one nation becomes Communist-controlled the neighboring nations will also become Communist-controlled
hands down: (informal) easily and without any doubt
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Online Dictionaries Used:
hk.dictionary.search.yahoo.com
www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com
www.merriam-webster.com