(n)
someone who is often very unhappy and is always complaining about things
ng khốn khổ
We have witnessed the most appalling scenes of human misery.
Ten years of marriage to him have made her life a misery.
Ten years of marriage to him have made her life a misery.
literary 
(adj)
connecting with literature
a literary critic
literary prizes
a literary style
literary prizes
a literary style
dedicate 
(v)
to give completely your energy, time, etc
cống hiến
He has dedicated his life to scientific research.
[R] The new President said she would dedicate herself to protecting the rights of the old, the sick and the homeless.
[R] The new President said she would dedicate herself to protecting the rights of the old, the sick and the homeless.
centrepiece 
(n)
the most important or attractive part or feature of something:
điểm nhấn
The reduction of crime levels is the centrepiece of the president's domestic policies.
The centrepiece of the shopping centre is a giant fountain.
The centrepiece of the shopping centre is a giant fountain.
elaborate
(adj)
tỉ mỉ phức tạp
You want a plain blouse to go with that skirt - nothing too elaborate.
They're making the most elaborate preparations for the wedding.
He came out with such an elaborate excuse that I didn't quite believe him.
They're making the most elaborate preparations for the wedding.
He came out with such an elaborate excuse that I didn't quite believe him.
conjure 
(v)
to make something appear by magic, or as if by magic
làm trò ảo thuật
ignite 
(v)
FORMAL to (cause to) start burning or explode
nhóm lửa
legacy
(n)
money or property that you receive from someone after they die
tài sản, di sản
An elderly cousin had left her a small legacy.
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