Life is fleeting, so we have to make sure our time on Earth is well-spent and meaningful.
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Desire
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evoke -
To bring a feeling, memory, or image into someone’s mind.
The old photograph evoked memories of his childhood home.
adjective
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Fast
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ephemeral -
Lasting for a very short time brief.
Fame on social media can be ephemeral, disappearing as quickly as it starts.
noun
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Energy
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protégé -
A person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person.
Vladimir Putin was once a protégé of Boris Yeltsin, who appointed him Prime Minister of Russia.
adjective
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Powerless
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vulnerable -
Leaving oneself open to being hurt
As wealth gets distributed in society, it is most common that the poor are the most vulnerable, financially and physically.
noun
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Happy
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bliss -
Supreme happiness, utter joy or contentment
When Jack and Bertha compared themselves to their friends battling the snowstorms up North, they felt that lying on the Florida beach was practically bliss
adjective
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Dangerous
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pernicious -
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
People used to think that smoking was good for you because it seemed calming, but now we realize that its pernicious effects are deadly over time.
verb
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Aggressive
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coerce -
To force an unwilling person to do something by using force or threats.
Betty was coerced into going medical school by her parents, and she eventually dropped out.
adjective
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Disgusting
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obscene -
Offensive, rude, or shocking, often in a sexual context
The stream of obscene words that flowed from Allen's mouth shocked everyone.
noun
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Successful
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celebrity -
A famous person, especially in entertainment or sport
Alex didn't mind being a movie celebrity, with people always asking to take selfies with him.
adjective
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Smart-Adj
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adept -
Highly skilled or proficient at something.
He is adept at using graphic design software.
noun
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Unhappy
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chagrin -
Being unhappy and disappointed as a result of a failure or mistake
Paul felt chagrin when he missed the field goal that would have won the football game.
