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shot

an attempt, a try, a turn

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kleptocrat

noun: A politician or an official who uses their position to enrich themselves.

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snobbish

Definition: (adjective) Befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior.
Synonyms: cliquish, snobby, clannish, clubby.
Usage: I expected Susan, the daughter of a multimillionaire, to be snobbish, but she was actually warm and friendly.
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Idiom of the Day
roll (one's) eyes

To turn one's eyes upward or around in a circle, usually as an expression of exasperation, annoyance, impatience, or disdain. Watch the video

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run on (1)

to use a particular type of fuel or a particular power source

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rabbit on

to talk for a long time, esp. about things that aren't important

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Word of the Day
morganatic

Definition: (adjective) Of or being a legal marriage between a person of royal or noble birth and a partner of lower rank, in which it is agreed that no titles or estates of the royal or noble partner are to be shared by the partner of inferior rank nor by any of the offspring of the marriage.
Synonyms: left-handed.
Usage: Lola Montes, a dancer, became the morganatic wife of King Louis of Bavaria and was created Countess of Landsfeld.
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Idiom of the Day
romp home

To deftly or easily win a race, contest, or competition. Primarily heard in UK. Watch the video

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refer to (2)

to direct someone to a place or a person for information, help or treatment

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kickback

a payment made, often secretly or illegally, to someone who has helped to arrange a deal or a job

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