If Talk Show Interviews Were Honest (ft. Chelsea Handler)

stuff

US /stʌf/

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UK /stʌf/

noun
Generic description for things, materials, objects

verb
To push material inside something, with force

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subscribe

US /səbˈskraɪb/

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UK /səb'skraɪb/

verb
To regularly pay to receive a service

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assume

US /əˈsum/

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UK /ə'sju:m/

verb
To act in a false manner to mislead others
To believe, based on the evidence; suppose
To take or begin to have (power or responsibility).
To suppose to be the case without proof.
To take a job or the responsibilities of another

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bunch

US /bʌntʃ/

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UK /bʌntʃ/

other
(of a fabric) gather or cause to gather into folds or wrinkles.

other
Collect or gather together.

noun
A group of things of the same kind
A group of people regarded as a unit; a company.
A group of people.

verb
To group people or things closely together
(Cloth) to gather/be gathered together in folds

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pretend

US /prɪˈtɛnd/

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UK /prɪ'tend/

verb
To act as if something is true when it is not

adjective
Not real; imaginary.

other
The act of pretending; make-believe.

other
To behave as if something is true when it is not.

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adorable

US /əˈdɔrəbəl,əˈdor-/

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UK /əˈdɔ:rəbl/

adjective
Lovable or appealing, e.g. like a cute child

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audience

US /ˈɔdiəns/

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UK /ˈɔ:diəns/

noun
Group of people attending a play, movie etc.

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sense

US /sɛns/

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UK /sens/

noun
Certain mental feeling or emotion
Normal or clear state of mind
Meaning of a particular word, phrase or text

verb
To perceive using sight, sound, taste touch etc.
To recognize the presence of something

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spontaneous

US /spɑnˈteniəs/

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UK /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

adjective
Happening on its own, without anyone helping it

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wrap

US /ræp/

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UK /ræp/

noun
Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
Thin bread filled with food and rolled

verb
To be or move around something
To cover something with paper or a cloth e.g. gift

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inspiration

US /ˌɪnspəˈreʃən/

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UK /ˌɪnspə'reɪʃn/

other
The act of breathing in.
The act of breathing in
The power to affect or suggest something.
The power or urge that makes you want to do something, especially something creative
Someone or something that inspires
The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.

noun
A good idea
A person or thing that inspires.
Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
A sudden brilliant, creative, or timely idea.

other
A sudden good idea.
A person, place, experience, etc., that makes someone want to do or create something.

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conquer

US /ˈkɑŋkɚ/

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UK /'kɒŋkə(r)/

verb
To take possession of (land, city) with an army
To beat something difficult, e.g. a fear; overcome

other
To overcome and take control of a place or person by use of military force.
To overcome a problem or fear.

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research

US /rɪˈsɚtʃ, ˈriˌsɚtʃ/

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UK /rɪ'sɜ:tʃ/

noun
Study done to discover new ideas and facts
A particular area or topic of study.
A department or group within an organization dedicated to conducting research.
A detailed report of the results of a study.

verb
To study in order to discover new ideas and facts

other
A particular area or topic of academic study or investigation.
The work devoted to a particular study.
Systematic investigation into a subject in order to discover or revise facts, theories, applications, etc.
The systematic gathering, recording, and analysis of data about issues relating to marketing products and services.

other
Systematic investigation to establish facts or collect information on a subject.

other
To study the market relating to marketing products and services.
To study (a subject) in detail, especially in order to discover new information or reach a new understanding.

other
To carry out academic or scientific research.

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brand

US /brænd/

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UK /brænd/

noun
A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
Product made or designed by a named company

verb
To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
To give a famous name to a product or service

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portion

US /ˈpɔrʃən, ˈpor-/

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UK /'pɔ:ʃn/

noun
A part or share of something.
A person's destiny or lot in life.
An amount of food served to one person.
Serving of food that is intended for one person
A person's share of an inheritance.
A dowry.
Part of something shared that belongs to a whole

other
To divide into portions; distribute.

verb
To separate something to divide among people
To divide into portions; distribute.

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lean

US /lin/

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UK /li:n/

verb
To balance against or on something for support
To have a tendency to do something; favor

other
To be in or move into a sloping position.
To depend on someone or something for support or help.
To rest against something for support.

adjective
Having a low fat content
Efficient; well-designed with no waste
Thin; slim; skinny; with little fat on your body
Thin and healthy.

other
Meat containing little or no fat.

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concern

US /kənˈsɚn/

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UK /kənˈsɜ:n/

other
To relate to; to be about.
To relate to; be about.

verb
To be about a particular topic
To have a direct impact on someone
To be responsible or mixed up in; to be involved
To feel worry or anxiety

noun
Company, firm or business
Something that is important or of interest.
A matter of interest or importance to one.
Feeling of worry or anxiety

other
Interest or regard for someone or something.
A feeling of worry or anxiety.

other
To be of interest or importance to.
To involve oneself in something.

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sake

US /sek/

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UK /seɪk/

noun
Japanese rice wine
Interest or benefit of someone or something

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deal

US /dil/

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UK /di:l/

noun
An agreement entered into, especially in business, to do something for someone else.
A large amount or quantity.
A business transaction.
The act of distributing playing cards.

other
To distribute playing cards to players.
To behave in a certain way towards someone.

verb
To cope with something - usually troubles
To give (something bad e.g. news) to
To buy and sell illegal drugs
To give out (cards, etc.) to; distribute
To do business with someone or to sell products

other
To take action to solve a problem.

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cue

US /kju/

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UK /kju:/

noun
Word or action in a play to tell an actor to speak

verb
To give a signal telling someone when to act/speak

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interrupt

US /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/

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UK /ˌɪntə'rʌpt/

verb
To stop something from happening for a while

other
To stop someone from continuing what they are saying or doing by suddenly speaking to them, making a noise, etc.
To cause something to stop happening for a time; to obstruct
To stop someone from speaking by saying or doing something.
To stop something from continuing for a short period.

noun
A signal that stops a computer from working on one thing and starts it working on something else.

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segment

US /ˈsɛɡmənt/

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UK /ˈsegmənt/

noun
Part divided from the other parts of something

verb
To separate something into different parts

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introduce

US /ˌɪntrəˈdus, -ˈdjus/

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UK /ˌɪntrəˈdju:s/

other
To bring something new into use or operation.
To insert or put something into something else.
To present someone to another person; to make someone known to someone else.

verb
To open an essay to set the scene
To guide or explain something, e.g. a town
To begin the use of a new thing or practice
To make someone known to another by name
To insert or put something inside another thing

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guide

US /ɡaɪd/

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UK /ɡaɪd/

verb
To help or advise someone about something
To control missile to hit a target by radio signal
Show or direct the way; influence the behavior or development of.
To lead people visiting a new or unknown place

noun
Book or a magazine containing information/advice
A device or structure that directs or controls the movement of something.
A person who shows the way to others, especially one employed to show tourists around.
A book or pamphlet that gives information about a place.
Person leading others visiting an unknown place

other
To influence someone's behavior or thinking.
To show someone the way to a place.

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scroll

US /skroʊl/

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UK /skrəʊl/

other
To move up, down, or across a computer screen

verb
To move up and down a computer screen

noun
A long rolled piece of paper with writing on it

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promote

US /prəˈmoʊt/

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UK /prəˈməʊt/

other
To advance someone to a higher position or rank.
To advertise or publicize a product or event in order to increase sales or attendance.
To encourage or support the growth, development, or existence of something.

verb
To try to encourage popularity/sales of a product
To move someone to a higher position or rank

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channel

US /ˈtʃænəl/

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UK /'tʃænl/

noun
Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
TV or radio station or its programs
A groove or passage along which something may pass.
Method or way of sending or receiving information
A means of communication or information.
A means of communication or access.
A television station.
Narrow passage through which water travels
Method or route used for sending or getting things

verb
To dig a long hole for carrying water
To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
To direct water or liquid through a passage
To direct energy or feelings into something

other
Direct (money or resources) towards a particular aim or purpose.
To serve as a medium for expressing (something)

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proud

US /praʊd/

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UK /praʊd/

adjective
Very good; worthy of making one pleased
Having an excessively high opinion of oneself; arrogant.
Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or something someone close to you has done.
Having or showing a feeling of great self-respect or self-importance.
Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
Feeling satisfaction in someone else's achievements.

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exhaust

US /ɪɡˈzɔst/

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UK /ɪɡ'zɔ:st/

other
To draw out or remove completely.
To discuss a subject completely; to explore all possibilities.
To tire someone out completely; to deplete their energy.
To use up completely; to deplete.

other
Waste gases or air released from an engine, stove, or other machine.

noun
A pipe or opening through which waste gases are expelled.
System of pipes through which gases escape
Waste gas from an engine, e.g. from a car
The system that removes waste gases from an engine.

verb
To emit gas from the back of a car
To make a person feel very tired or without energy
To entirely use up a resource, possibilities etc.

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remind

US /rɪˈmaɪnd/

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UK /rɪ'maɪnd/

verb
To cause someone to remember what they forgot
Cause (someone) to remember something.

other
To cause someone to remember something.
To cause someone to think of something similar or related.

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support

US /səˈpɔrt, -ˈport/

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UK /səˈpɔ:t/

noun
Assistance or advice given to someone
Evidence that helps prove something is true
A thing to hold up or prevent from falling down

verb
To give assistance or advice to someone
To help prove or show that something is true
To hold up or prevent from falling down

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comedian

US /kəˈmidiən/

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UK /kəˈmi:diən/

noun
An entertainer whose job is to make people laugh

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lot

US /lɑt/

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UK /lɒt/

noun
What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
A group of people seen together
Item for sale at an auction
Small area of land used for a purpose e.g. parking

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fill

US /fɪl/

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UK /fɪl/

noun
Act of filling; amount used to make something full

verb
To make something full
To move into all parts of an area
To repair a surface by adding a substance to it
To use (time); to do something during

other
To make full.

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traditional

US /trəˈdɪʃənəl/

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UK /trəˈdɪʃənl/

adjective
Involved in a custom or event common to a people
Adhering to long-established customs or beliefs.

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endorsement

US /ɪnˈdɔ:rsmənt/

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UK /ɪnˈdɔ:smənt/

noun
An official record of a conviction for a driving offence, entered on a driver's license.
A signature on a check or bill of exchange transferring title to another.
Support for a product for advertising purposes
An act of giving one's public approval or support to someone or something.

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approve

US /əˈpruv/

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UK /əˈpru:v/

verb
To formally accept something or grant permission
To have a positive opinion of someone or something

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question

US /ˈkwɛstʃən/

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UK /'kwestʃən/

verb
To ask for or try to get information
To have or express concerns or uncertainty

other
Ask (someone) questions.
To express doubt about the validity or truth of.
Express doubt about the truth or validity of something.
Ask questions of (someone), especially in an official context.

noun
A matter of some doubt or difficulty.
A sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information.
Issue or problems you are dealing with

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grow

US /ɡro/

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UK /ɡrəʊ/

other
To become gradually.
To develop or increase in amount or degree.
To increase in size or develop.

other
To cultivate or raise plants.

verb
To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
To improve; to develop better skills over time
To develop and become bigger or taller over time

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great

US /ɡret/

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UK /ɡreɪt/

adverb
Very good; better than before

adjective
Very good; excellent.
Used to describe the relationship between a grandparent, aunt, uncle, etc. and their grandchild, nephew, niece, etc.
Very large in size
Very important
Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the average
Remarkable or outstanding
Very good at a particular activity
Very good; fantastic; wonderful