The interview, TV criticism

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a small building usually used for storage or shelter:
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shed
The lawn mower is kept in the shed
an area on the edge of a large town or city where people who work in the town or city often live:
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suburb
We drove from middle-class suburbs to a very poor inner-city area.
different
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dissimilar
The new house is not dissimilar (= is similar) to our old one, except that it's slightly bigger.
based on the ideas that relate to a subject, not the practical uses of that subject:
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theoretical
theoretical physics
a way of behaving that is intended to deceive people:
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pretence
She made absolutely no pretence of being interested.
not behaving or moving as expected:
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wayward
He was a wayward kid.
to describe or explain something in a way that makes it seem more important or serious than it really is:
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overstate
The impact of the new legislation has been greatly overstated.
used to say that you do not think that something is very difficult to do or to understand:
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it is not rocket science
Choosing the best pension provider is not rocket science.
earlier (than a particular time):
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beforehand
I knew she was coming that afternoon because she had phoned beforehand to say so.
too serious and full of importance:
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pompous
He's a pompous old prig who's totally incapable of taking a joke
connected with literature:
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literary
Her internationally acclaimed novel has won several literary prizes.
generally:
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at large
This group is not representative of the population at large.
lasting for only a short time:
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ephemeral
Fame in the world of rock and pop is largely ephemeral.
behaviour that shows you think you are more important or more intelligent than other people:
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condescension
He looked at me with condescension and pity in his eyes
very shocking and surprising:
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staggering
It costs a staggering $50,000 per week to keep the museum open to the public.
to help to achieve something:
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play a part
My thanks to everyone who has played a part in saving the hospital.
the reporting of a particular important event or subject:
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coverage
What did you think of the BBC's election coverage?

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