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04. streamer means a long, narrow strip of brightly coloured paper that is used as a decoration for special occasions such as parties
07. institutions means a large and important organization, such as a university or bank
05. heiress means a woman or girl who will receive or already has received a lot of money, property, or a title from another person, especially an older member of the same family, when that person dies
01. episode means one of the single parts into which a story is divided, especially when it is broadcast on the television or radio
03. tongue-in-cheek means meant to be understood as a joke, although it might appear to be serious
06. accused means to say that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind
02. disclaimer means a formal statement saying that you are not legally responsible for something, such as the information given in a book or on the internet, or that you have no direct involvement in it
[scam] means an illegal plan for making money, especially one that involves tricking people
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05. larceny means stealing, especially (in the US) the crime of taking something that does not belong to you, without illegally entering a building to do so
11. portrayed means to represent or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work
08. overstaying means to stay longer in a place than you are allowed or wanted
02. grift means ways of getting money dishonestly that involve tricking someone
14. manipulator means a person who controls people to their own advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly
10. stylish means of a high quality in appearance, design, or behaviour
06. legit means allowed by law
03. malaise means a general feeling of being ill or having no energy, or an uncomfortable feeling that something is wrong, especially with society, and that you cannot change the situation
09. extensive means covering a large area; having a great range
12. visionary means with the ability to imagine how a country, society, industry, etc. will develop in the future
04. convicted means to decide officially in a law court that someone is guilty of a crime
13. knack means a skill or an ability to do something easily and well
15. grandeur means the quality of being very large and special or beautiful
07. custody means the legal right or duty to care for someone or something, especially a child after its parents have separated or died
01. spectacular means especially great
[dichotomy] means a difference between two completely opposite ideas or things
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07. redemption means (especially in Christianity) an occasion when someone is saved from evil, suffering, etc.
04. rescinded means to make a law, agreement, order, or decision no longer have any (legal) power
10. skeptical means doubting that something is true or useful
06. affectionately means in a way that shows liking or love
02. persona non grata means a person who is not wanted or welcome in a particular country, because they are unacceptable to its government
09. fibbed means to tell a small lie that does not cause any harm
01. appeal means the quality in someone or something that makes him, her, or it attractive or interesting
05. dregs means the most worthless part or parts of something.
08. revealed means to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret
03. flashy means looking too bright, big, and expensive in a way that is intended to get attention and admiration
[alleges] means to say that someone has done something illegal or wrong without giving proof
[hoax] means a plan to deceive someone, such as telling the police there is a bomb somewhere when there is not one, or a trick
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03. disguise means to give a new appearance to a person or thing, especially in order to hide its true form
06. refrain means to avoid doing or stop yourself from doing something
04. bizarre means very strange and unusual
01. glib means speaking or spoken in a confident way, but without careful thought or honesty
05. now-defunct means no longer existing, living, or working correctly
02. inadequate means too small in amount
[duped] means to deceive someone, usually by making that person do something that they did not intend to do
