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John McCain: Profile of a Maverick
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Samuel posted on 2018/08/30Ever wondered what makes a "maverick" politician tick? Dive into the fascinating life of John McCain, from his time as a Vietnam POW to his impactful Senate career and the 2008 campaign. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain cultural depth by exploring this key figure in American politics!
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tough
US /tʌf/
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UK /tʌf/
- Adjective
- (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- Very difficult to do or deal with
- Noun
- A rough and aggressive person.
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US /ɛmˈbres/
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UK /ɪm'breɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of holding someone closely
- An act of accepting or supporting something willingly and enthusiastically.
- Transitive Verb
- To hold closely; cuddle, kiss or hug
- To accept something enthusiastically.
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US /kæmˈpen/
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UK /kæm'peɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of actions meant to achieve a goal
- A planned set of military activities intended to achieve a particular objective.
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US /ˌrɛpjəˈteʃən/
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UK /ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Common opinion that people have about someone
- A widespread belief that someone or something has a particular characteristic.
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