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Late Show Book Club with “The Rest of Our Lives” Author Ben Markovits
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/24Ever wondered what happens after the kids leave home? Dive into a fascinating conversation with author Ben Markovits about his novel "The Rest of Our Lives," exploring themes like midlife crisis and male loneliness. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and hear realistic dialogue that brings these relatable situations to life!
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potential
US /pəˈtɛnʃəl/
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UK /pəˈtenʃl/
- Adjective
- Capable of happening or becoming reality
- Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
- Uncountable Noun
- someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, or succeed
A2TOEIC
More privilege
US /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ, ˈprɪvlɪdʒ/
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UK /'prɪvəlɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Advantage or right given to only certain people
- An opportunity to do something special or enjoyable.
- Transitive Verb
- To give advantages to some people not others
B1TOEIC
More routine
US /ruˈtin/
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UK /ru:ˈti:n/
- Adjective
- Happening or done regularly or habitually
- Always the same; boring through lack of variety
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Regular or habitual way of behaving or doing
- Series of actions that make up a performance
A2TOEIC
More crisis
US /ˈkraɪsɪs/
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UK /'kraɪsɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- A turning point in a disease.
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