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What does ‘bemused’ mean?
Confused, puzzled
What is a Muse in Greek mythology?
One of nine goddesses, daughters of Zeus, presiding over literature, science, and the arts
What does ‘muse’ refer to?
A person, or an (imaginary) being or force that gives someone ideas and helps them to write, make music, or paint
What does ‘ponder’ mean?
To think about, to look at something from all angles, to consider
What is ‘contemplation’?
The act of looking thoughtfully at something
What does ‘deliberate’ mean?
To think long and carefully about something
What does ‘disgruntled’ mean?
Dissatisfied, unhappy
What does ‘vexed’ mean?
Annoyed, unhappy, irritated
What does ‘testy’ mean?
Impatient, bad-tempered
What does ‘gripe’ mean?
To complain without stopping in an irritating way
What does ‘peeved’ mean?
Rather irritated, quite annoyed
What is a ‘pet peeve’?
(Main) cause of annoyance
What does ‘happy as Larry’ mean?
Extremely happy, without worries
What is a ‘scam’?
Fraud, dishonest scheme
What does ‘scam’ mean as a verb?
To swindle, to try to get something in a dishonest way
What does ‘extortionate’ mean?
Much too high, exorbitant
What is a ‘hoax’?
Malicious deception
What is a ‘protection racket’?
Dishonest scheme that forces small businesses to pay lots of money for so-called protection
What does ‘rip-off’ mean?
Something that is much overpriced
What does ‘con’ mean?
Act of deceit or swindle
What does ‘dependable’ mean?
Trustworthy and reliable
What does ‘spark’ mean?
To trigger, to inspire
What is another meaning of ‘spark’?
To ignite, to give rise to suddenly
What does ‘sparks were flying’ refer to?
Of a discussion: to become heated
