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glitz

/ɡlɪts/

Meanings
noun
Garish, brilliant showiness.

Examples :

"The Las Vegas show was full of glitz, with sparkling costumes and elaborate sets. "
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and noun

/ænd/ /ənd/ /ən/

In rhythm, the second half of a divided beat.

"The drummer emphasized the ands in the song, making the rhythm very clear. "

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vegas noun

/ˈveɪɡəs/

(Latin America) An open tract of ground; a plain, especially one which is moist and fertile, such as those used for growing tobacco.

"The farmer cultivated his tobacco in the vegas along the riverbank, where the soil was rich and damp. "

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elaborate verb

/ɪˈlæbəɹeɪt/

To develop in detail or complexity

"The teacher elaborated on the history of the Roman Empire, explaining many details about their daily life. "

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

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full adjective

/fʊl/

Containing the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available.

"The jugs were full to the point of overflowing."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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show noun

/ʃəʊ/ /ʃoʊ/

A play, dance, or other entertainment.

"The school's annual talent show was a big success. "

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sets verb

/sɛts/

To put (something) down, to rest.

"Set the tray there."

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garish adjective

/ˈɡɛəɹɪʃ/

Overly ostentatious; so colourful as to be in bad taste.

"The dress fits her well, but the pattern is rather garish."

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costumes noun

/ˈkɑstumz/ /ˈkɑstjumz/

A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people.

"The dancer was wearing Highland costume."

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brilliant noun

/ˈbɹɪljənt/

A finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to maximize light return through the top (called "table") of the stone.

"The jeweler carefully examined the brilliant, admiring its dazzling sparkle. "

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sparkling verb

/ˈspɑːklɪŋ/ /ˈspɑɹklɪŋ/

To emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent particles

"The wood was sparkling in the bonfire."