Tuesday, 2 June 2009

India's media reaction to Big Brother

glitzy PhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhonetic
(a)
having a fashionable appearance intended to attract attention
lộng lẫy
He celebrated his birthday at a glitzy party in Beverly Hills.
glitz PhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhonetic
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The party's electoral message may be obscured by the glitz and glamour of its presentation.

motive PhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhonetic Phonetic PhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhonetic
(a)
(of power or force) causing movement or action

racism PhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhonetic
(n)
the belief that people's qualities are influenced by their race and that the members of other races are not as good as the members of your own, or the resulting unfair treatment of members of other races
sự phân biệt đối xử
The authorities are taking steps to combat/fight/tackle racism in schools.
The report made it plain that institutional racism (= racism in all parts of an organization) is deep-rooted in this country.
racistPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhonetic
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He furiously denied being racist.
They were the victims of a vicious racist attack.

revivePhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhonetic
(v)
to come or bring something back to life, health, existence, or use
to revive someone's hopes/confidence/fortunes
My plants revived as soon as I gave them some water.
A hot shower and a cup of tea will revive you.
Traditional skills are being revived by local craftsmen.

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