popsicleさんの おぼえた日記 - 2018年6月4日(月)

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peninsula
n. a piece of land that is almost entirely surrounded by water and is attached to a larger land area

debut
n. the first time a musician, actor, group ... does something in public

megahit
n. something (such as a song) that is extremely successful

melody
n. a series of musical notes

lyrics
n. the words of a song

transcend
v. rise above or go beyond the limits

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wrestle
v. to fight (someone) by holding and pushing instead of by hitting, kicking, or punching : wrestler – n. someone who competes in the sport of wrestling

online
adj. connected to, served by, or available through a system and especially a computer or telecommunications system (such as the Internet)

bully
n. someone who frightens, hurts, or threatens smaller or weaker people – v. to frighten, hurt, or threaten (a smaller or weaker person) : to act like a bully toward (someone)

intimidate
v. to make (someone) afraid

coerce
v. to make (someone) do something by using force or threats — usually + into “He was coerced into signing the confession.” “Soldiers coerced the residents into giving them food.”

subtle
adj. clever and indirect : not showing your real purpose

acidic
adj. acid-forming

persuade
v. to move by argument, entreaty, or expostulation to a belief, position, or course of action

coax
v. to draw, gain, or persuade by means of gentle urging or flattery

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