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oat opera

A film or theatrical production about the American West (i.e., a western), especially one that is clichéd or formulaic. Watch the video

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shaft

to treat someone badly or unfairly

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force into

to make someone do something they don't want to do

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Word of the Day
singsong

Definition: (adjective) Uttered in a monotonous cadence or rhythm as in chanting.
Synonyms: chantlike, intoned.
Usage: The art of his reading was supposed to lie in rolling out the words, quite independently of their meaning, in a loud and singsong voice alternating between a despairing wail and a tender murmur.
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winsome

adjective: Pleasing or charming, especially in a childlike or innocent manner.

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KO | kayo

a knockout, especially in boxing (n.) | to knock someone out, usually with a punch (v.)

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work on

to spend time making, fixing or improving something

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Word of the Day
argus-eyed

Definition: (adjective) Carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger.
Synonyms: open-eyed, vigilant, wakeful.
Usage: I prefer to be good because it is good to be good, rather than because I can't be bad because some argus-eyed old frump won't let me have a chance to be bad.
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Idiom of the Day
be on a rampage

To be causing great destruction, disruption, or chaos; to be behaving very violently or aggressively. Watch the video

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rib

to tease someone in a friendly way

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Word of the Day
waffle

Definition: (verb) Pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness.
Synonyms: hesitate, waver.
Usage: The mayoral candidate waffled on his position regarding abortion and gay rights.
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