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scandal - An event that is considered so wrong that it shocks people

When the Secretary of the Treasury was caught stealing money, it caused such a scandal that the whole administration was swept out of office during the next election.

noun

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gripe - A complaint about something

The difficult client had a gripe about everything the company did, and he called them often to express it.

adjective

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aggressive - Ready to attack and behaving in a threatening way.

The football player was successful because of the way he was so aggressive in trying to tackle the quarterback.

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celebrity - A famous person, especially in entertainment or sport

Alex didn't mind being a movie celebrity, with people always asking to take selfies with him.

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stranded - Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transportation or money

After the shipwreck, Arthur was stranded on the island for 2 years until he was discovered and brought back to civilisation.

verb

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oppress - To rule people in a way that takes advantage of them politically and economically.

During the age of imperialism, the wealthy countries invaded and oppressed countries in Africa and Asia.

noun

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feud - A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute

The play Romeo and Juliet describes a feud between the Montagues and Capulets that ended tragically for both sides.

adjective

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momentous - Important because of the effect it has on the future

Neil Armstrong's first step on the moon was a momentous event because it gave people the feeling that nothing was beyond their reach.

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jovial - Friendly, happy, and in a good mood

Ben liked going to the corner bar because of the jovial and friendly atmosphere.

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sopping - Extremely wet

When Bruce and Sally got caught in the thunderstorm, they both got sopping wet, but they were so much in love they didn't care.

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novice - Someone who is beginning to learn a skill or subject

Because Mary was a novice programmer, she often asked her co-workers for help and advice.

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trance - A semi-hypnotic state where the mind seems to be transported to another realm

When Jerry heard the trance music, he felt in a total trance, and he seemed to float to another state of consciousness - and he felt one with the rhythm.