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willow
/ˈwɪləʊ/

noun

a tree or shrub of temperate climates which typically has narrow leaves, bears catkins, and grows near water. Its pliant branches yield osiers for basketry, and the timber is traditionally used to make cricket bats

bait-and-switch

noun

the action (generally illegal) of advertising goods which are an apparent bargain, with the intention of substituting inferior or more expensive goods.
"a bait-and-switch scheme"

crestfallen
/ˈkrɛstfɔːlən/

adjective

sad and disappointed.
"he came back empty-handed and crestfallen"

champagne problem

A problem or dilemma that, when compared to issues of poverty, national disasters and war, are not all that big of a deal, but nonetheless provide individuals with issues that must be dealt with.

sceptic
/ˈskɛptɪk/

noun

a person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions.

gold rush

noun

a rapid movement of people to a newly discovered goldfield. The first major gold rush, to California in 1848, was followed by others in the US, Australia (1851–3), South Africa (1884), and Canada (Klondike, 1897–8)

contrarian
/kənˈtrɛːrɪən/

noun

a person who opposes or rejects popular opinion, especially in stock exchange dealing.
"it has become fashionable to be a stock-market contrarian"

indiscretion
/ɪndɪˈskrɛʃ(ə)n/

noun

behaviour or speech that is indiscreet or displays a lack of good judgement.
"he knew himself all too prone to indiscretion"

footnote
/ˈfʊtnəʊt/

noun

an additional piece of information printed at the bottom of a page.

reinvention
/riːɪnˈvɛnʃ(ə)n/

noun

the action or process through which something is changed so much that it appears to be entirely new.
"the reinvention of classic punk rock"

fury
/ˈfjʊəri/

noun

wild or violent anger.
"tears of fury and frustration"

dapple
/ˈdap(ə)l/

verb

mark with spots or rounded patches.
"the floor was dappled with pale moonlight"

lark
/lɑːk/

noun

something done for fun, especially something mischievous or daring; an amusing adventure or escapade.
"I only went along for a lark"

pageant
/ˈpadʒ(ə)nt/

noun

a public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate, colourful costumes, or an outdoor performance of a historical scene.
"they brought the history books to life at the town's pageant"

rogue
/rəʊɡ/

noun

a dishonest or unprincipled man.

coax
/kəʊks/

verb

gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something.
"the trainees were coaxed into doing boring work"

incandescent
/ɪnkanˈdɛs(ə)nt/

adjective

emitting light as a result of being heated.
"plumes of incandescent liquid rock"

blaze
/bleɪz/

noun

a very large or fiercely burning fire.
"twenty firemen fought the blaze"

perch
/pəːtʃ/

verb

to sit on something high or narrow.
"Eve perched on the side of the armchair"

bandit
/ˈbandɪt/

noun

a robber or outlaw belonging to a gang and typically operating in an isolated or lawless area.
"the bandit produced a weapon and demanded money"

swindle
/ˈswɪnd(ə)l/

verb

use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions.
"a businessman swindled investors out of millions of pounds"

pedestal
/ˈpɛdɪst(ə)l/

noun

used in reference to a situation in which someone is greatly or uncritically admired.
"it's as if I'm on a pedestal and he worships me—I hate that"

precipice
/ˈprɛsɪpɪs/

noun

a very steep rock face or cliff, especially a tall one.
"we swerved toward the edge of the precipice"

nemesis
/ˈnɛmɪsɪs/

noun

a long-standing rival; an arch-enemy.
"will Harry Potter finally defeat his nemesis, Voldemort?"

glimmer
/ˈɡlɪmə/

verb

shine faintly with a wavering light.
"the moonlight glimmered on the lawn"

wield
/wiːld/

verb

have and be able to use (power or influence).
"faction leaders wielded enormous influence within the party"

spite
/spʌɪt/

noun

a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone.
"he'd think I was saying it out of spite"

closure
/ˈkləʊʒə/

noun

a feeling that an emotional or traumatic experience has been resolved.
"I am desperately trying to reach closure but I don't know how to do it without answers from him"

peculiar
/pɪˈkjuːlɪə/

adjective

different to what is normal or expected; strange.
"he gave her some very peculiar looks"

double-cross
/ˌdʌb(ə)lˈkrɒs/

verb

deceive or betray (a person with whom one is supposedly cooperating).

Midas touch
/ˈmʌɪdəs tʌtʃ/

noun

the ability to make money out of anything one undertakes.
"he seems to have the Midas touch when it comes to blockbusters"