The White Lotus 1.1

Question 1

This is like the s__ hotel room I’ve ever stayed in.
(= fashionable and expensive in a way that is intended to impress people)

Answer 1

This is like the swankiest hotel room I’ve ever stayed in.

swanky /ˈswæŋki/
also swank especially in North American English

informal, approving

Question 2

Oh, Shane, I wouldn’t g__ __ __.
[used when you deal with an overgeneralization or extreme statement]

Answer 2

Oh, Shane, I wouldn’t go that far.

Question 3

That’s a b__.
(= a disappointing or unpleasant situation)

Answer 3

That’s a bummer.

Question 4

They’re making b__ every day.
(= important developments that may lead to an agreement or achievement)

Answer 4

They’re making breakthroughs every day.

Question 5

Social media is a constant p__ of wealth, happiness, success and vanity.
(= an obvious display of something, particularly in order to impress other people)

Answer 5

Social media is a constant parade of wealth, happiness, success and vanity.

/pəˈreɪde/
often disapproving
parade of wealth, knowledge, etc.

Question 6

[pronunciation]
suite

a set of rooms, especially in a hotel

Answer 6

/swiːt/

a hotel/private/honeymoon suite