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Vocab revision
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| convincing | making you believe that smth is true |
| astounding | greatly impressive, surprising or shocking, leaving you speechless |
| to take smth for granted | to not show that you are grateful for someone or something, and forget that you are lucky to have smth |
| oblivion | the state of being completely forgotten or unknown |
| to deprive smb of smth | to take smth important or necessary away from someone or something |
| embarrassing | causing to feel shame and confusion |
| insulting | offensive, abusive, showing disrespect |
| self-esteem | believe and confidence in your own ability and value |
| frustrated | feeling annoyed or angry because you didn't achieve what you wanted |
| inevitable | impossible to avoid or evade, sure to happen |
| consequences | a result or effect of some previous actions |
| perplexed | absolutely puzzled, confused |
| tempting | attractive, smth that makes people want to have it or do it |
| obssessed with smth | unable to stop thinking about something |
| self-sufficient | able to provide for your own needs without help from others |
| insecure | not self-confident or assured |
| impact | a strong effect or influence on a situation or person |
| to sacrifice | to give up something that is valuable to you for the sake of a better cause |
| vulnerable | the quality of being easily hurt or attacked |
| willpower | the ability to resist short-term temptation to reach long-term goals |
| to flatter (I'm flattered) | to praise or compliment somebody insincerely |
| No ofense. | when you don't want somebody to feel hurt, angry or upset by something said or done |
| patient | able to remain calm and not become annoyed when waiting for a long time or when dealing with problems or difficult people |
| to blackmail | to demand money or other benefit from someone in return for keeping some damaging information about a person in secret |
| controversial | causing disagreement or discussion |
| no matter what | regardless of |
| to assume | to make a suggestion based on very little or no evidence ( you think so but you are not sure) |
| compassionate | feeling sympathy and sadness for the suffering of others, and wanting to help them |
| persistent | continuing to do something in a determined way even when facing difficulties or opposition |
| overwhelming | having a strong emotional effect |
| to be forced to do smth | to make you do smth against your wishes |
| heartwarming | causing feelings of pleasure and happiness |
| hustle and bustle | noise and activity |
| heart-wrenching | causing great sadness or sympathy |