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The document is a matching exercise that pairs words or expressions with their corresponding synonyms or definitions. It includes 21 items, each with a unique meaning related to various contexts. The task aims to enhance vocabulary and understanding of nuanced language.

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truman show vocabulary

The document is a matching exercise that pairs words or expressions with their corresponding synonyms or definitions. It includes 21 items, each with a unique meaning related to various contexts. The task aims to enhance vocabulary and understanding of nuanced language.

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Task 1

Match the words/expressions with their synonyms or definitions

1 Acclaim A. Suddenly, unexpectedly


2 astute B. (of a gesture, statement or emotion) not
real
3 abruptly C. noisy, cheerful behavior which people use in
order to show affection or appreciation to
each other.
4 barbed D. paid to sell something or to participate in an
activity in order to persuade others to buy or
participate.
5 backslapping E. round roof
6 clash F. the small pieces of rubbish that remain after
an event has finished or when something has
been used.
7 dome G. public praise for someone or something

8 draw off H. start to become involved in sth


9 detritus I. careful watching of someone, especially by
an organization such as the police or the army.
10 forerunner J. clever; cunning; ingenious; shrewd
11 foray into sth K. constantly, continually, endlessly
12 feigned L. the amount of money that a business such as
a store or theatre gets from selling its goods
or tickets during a particular period.
13 come to fruition M. when the person does something or is
involved in something without realizing it
14 incessantly N.polite or humorous, but contains a
cleverly hidden criticism.
15 shill O. fight, argue, or disagree with each other.
16 surveillance P. taken from
17 a take Q. it starts to succeed and produce the results
that were intended or hoped for.
18 unbeknownst to R. disapproving of sb because
sb you think they enjoy watching other
people's suffering or problems.
19 unwitting S. existed before sth and either influenced its
development or were a sign of what
was going to happen.
20 veiled T.
great enthusiasm, especially in connection with
work, religion, or politics
21 voyeurism U. expressed in a disguised
form rather than directly and openly
22 zeal V. you do not know about it

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