surefire: certain to be successful or to happen as you expect
thespian: an actor
fixated (on somebody/something) always thinking and talking about somebody/something in a way that is not reasonable
slumber: to sleep
crampon: a metal plate with pointed pieces of metal on the bottom, worn on somebody’s shoes when they are walking or climbing on ice and snow
undaunted: still enthusiastic and determined, despite difficulties, danger, etc.
unabashed: not ashamed, embarrassed or affected by people’s negative opinions, when other people would be
glint: a sudden flash of light or color shining from a bright surface
Herculean: needing a lot of strength, determination or effort
permutation: any of the different ways in which a set of things can be ordered
sledding: the activity of riding on a sled
sled: a vehicle for travelling over snow and ice, with long narrow pieces of wood or metal instead of wheels. Larger sleds are pulled by horses or dogs and smaller ones are used for going down hills as a sport or for pleasure.
hole up: (informal) to hide in a place
guru: (informal) a person who is an expert on a particular subject or who is very good at doing something
A teletype is an electromechanical device that sends and receives typed messages over communications channels like telephone lines, telegraphs, or radio waves. Historically, teletypes were used for sending telegrams or as computer input/output devices.
assassination: DJ[ə͵sæsiˋneiʃən]
shellshocked: shocked, confused or anxious because of a difficult situation, and unable to think or act normally
cocoon: to protect somebody/something by surrounding them or it completely with something
self-imposed: a self-imposed task, duty, etc. is one that you force yourself to do rather than one that somebody else forces you to do
cobble together: to produce something quickly and without great care or effort, so that it can be used but is not perfect
Bill Gates "Source Code"
Online Dictionaries Used:
hk.dictionary.search.yahoo.com
www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com
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