Vocab - How Many Stephen Colberts Are There?

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an audience

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noun. An audience is a group of listeners or specators.

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memorable

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adjective. Worth remembering, or notable. Example: It was the most memorable line in the movie.

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a dab

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noun. A small amount. Example: (cooking) Add a dab of lemon juice.

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a shock

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noun. A violent shake, a disturbance in the equilibrium of something, a disturbance or something that causes one. Example: The news came as quite a shock to her.

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self-satisfied

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adjective (usually disapproving). Smugly satisfied with oneself or one's achievements. Example: Nobody likes to work with people who are self-satisfied.

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to meddle

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verb. To interfere. To become involved when your involvement is not wanted. Example: Don't meddle in others' personal lives.

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a foray

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noun. An attempt to do something, especially for the first time. Example: This was his first foray into scientific research, and it was a success.

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a spoof

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noun. A humorous movie, book, play, etc. that copies something in a silly or exaggerated way. Exmaple: Stephen Colbert's spoof on the primaries was hilarious.

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to endorse

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verb. To publicly or officially say that you support or approve of someone or something. To publicly say that you like or use a product or service in exchange for money. Example: Senator Johnson has endorsed Mitt Romney in his bid for the Republican nomination.

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suddenly

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adverb. Very quickly, especially in an unexpected way. Example: I suddenly realized I had to change things.

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to urge

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verb. To ask people to do or support something in a way that shows that you believe it's important. To try to persuade someone in a serious way to do something. To use force or pressure to move in a particular direction. Example: He urged his students to study frequently. Example: He urged her forward.

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money laundering

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noun. Verb = to launder (money). The act of putting money into a business or bank account in order to hide where it really came from. Example: The internet has made money laundering a much more common crime.

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transparency

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noun. The quality that makes it possible to see through something, or to see how something works (politics). Example: Transparency is critical to a well-functioning democracy.

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a lawyer

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noun. One who guides and assists people in legal matters. Example: Personal injury lawyers are sometimes pejoratively referred to as 'ambulance chasers.'

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to enlist

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verb. To get the support and help of someone or something. To sign up to become a member (especially for the military). Example: I enlisted the help of several experts to get the job done. Example: Many congressmen and senators enlisted in the army when they were young.

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to enhance

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verb. To increase or improve something. Example: You can enhance the flavor of any dish by using fresh herb. Example: Drugs that enhance performance are banned.

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ought to

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Modal verb. The same as 'should,' but slightly more formal. Example: You ought to get some rest. Example: It ought not make any difference. Notice that you don't need a 'to' after 'ought not'!!

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a ballot

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a ticket or piece of paper used to vote in an election. The process that allows people to vote in secret. An election. Example: He claimed that his opponent rigged the ballot. Example: I cast my ballot early in the morning.

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to pursue

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verb. To follow and try to catch or capture, usually over a long period of time or distance. Example: She pursued a degree in finance and later worked for a top firm in New York.

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a credential

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noun. A quality, skill, experience or document that makes a person suited to do a job. Example: His experience working with a global accounting firm is his strongest credential.