A person, usually of high social class, who is famous because they go to a lot of parties and social events which are reported in the newspaper.

Too much of a drug taken or given at one time, either intentionally or by accident.

To pay someone money in exchange for something that has been lost or damaged or for some problem

Someone who introduces a television or radio show.

Strong and powerful and therefore causing things to happen,

Describes an event that happens very fast, and often unexpected.

A very dishonest person, especially a criminal or a cheat.

To publicly support or suggest an idea, development or way of doing something.

When someone performs or presents something to the public for the first time. He started as an actor, making his debut as a director in 1990.

In the US, an official whose job is to be in charge of performing the orders of the law counts and making certain that the laws are obeyed within a particular county.

To run in a race in which there are hurdles to be jumped over, or to jump over something while running.

Causing disagreement or discussion.

A piece of clothing which covers both the upper body and the legs.

A person who is kept in a prison or a hospital for people who are mentally ill.

A group of young man; criminals who work together; friends

When you say that something or someone is bad; disapproval.

A statement saying that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal or unkind, or the fact of accusing someone.

An exciting action, usually in a film, that is dangerous or appears dangerous and usually needs to be done by someone skilled

A change in the way in which something happens.

To hold a weapon or tool and look as if you are going to use it.

A large building, especially a splendid one

A group of people representing an organization or country, or part of a military force.

Causing feelings of sadness, sympathy sometimes lack of respect. Making someone feel no respect, often because unsuccessful or showing no ability, effort or bravery.

Coming from outside the planet Earth

A serious accident or bad event causing damage or suffering.

A person who doubt the truth or value of an idea or belief.

A very hard yellowish-white metal.

To cover or surround something or someone completely.

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Question	Answer
Socialite	A person, usually of high social class, who is famous because they go to a lot of parties and social events which are reported in the newspaper.
Overdose	Too much of a drug taken or given at one time, either intentionally or by accident.
Compensate	To pay someone money in exchange for something that has been lost or damaged or for some problem
Presenter	Someone who introduces a television or radio show.
Driving	Strong and powerful and therefore causing things to happen,
Whirlwind	Describes an event that happens very fast, and often unexpected.
Crook	A very dishonest person, especially a criminal or a cheat.
Advocate	To publicly support or suggest an idea, development or way of doing something.
Debut	When someone performs or presents something to the public for the first time. He started as an actor, making his debut as a director in 1990.
Sheriff	In the US, an official whose job is to be in charge of performing the orders of the law counts and making certain that the laws are obeyed within a particular county.
Horrid	Unpleasant or unkind; nasty.
Deplorable	Very bad.
Hurdled	To run in a race in which there are hurdles to be jumped over, or to jump over something while running.
Controversial	Causing disagreement or discussion.
Jumpsuit	A piece of clothing which covers both the upper body and the legs.
Inmate	A person who is kept in a prison or a hospital for people who are mentally ill.
Gang	A group of young man; criminals who work together; friends
Criticism	When you say that something or someone is bad; disapproval.
Accusations	A statement saying that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal or unkind, or the fact of accusing someone.
Stunt	An exciting action, usually in a film, that is dangerous or appears dangerous and usually needs to be done by someone skilled
Twist	A change in the way in which something happens.
Devastation	Damage and destruction
Testament	Proof
Wield	To hold a weapon or tool and look as if you are going to use it.
Edifice	A large building, especially a splendid one
Colossal	Extremely large
Contingent	A group of people representing an organization or country, or part of a military force.
Pathetic	Causing feelings of sadness, sympathy sometimes lack of respect. Making someone feel no respect, often because unsuccessful or showing no ability, effort or bravery.
Extraterrestrial	Coming from outside the planet Earth
Calamity	A serious accident or bad event causing damage or suffering.
Sceptic	A person who doubt the truth or value of an idea or belief.
Charred	Burnt and black
Iridium	A very hard yellowish-white metal.
encase	To cover or surround something or someone completely.

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