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Key Writers Vocabulary
famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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writer
writer
[noun]

someone whose job involves writing articles, books, stories, etc.

Ex: He's a writer who focuses on science fiction. 
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England
England
[noun]

the largest country in the United Kingdom, located in Western Europe

Ex: England is famous for its historic sites, including Stonehenge and the Tower of London. 
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comfortable
comfortable
[Adjective]

financially secure and well-off

Ex: After years of hard work, they were finally comfortable and able to enjoy the finer things in life. 
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to become
to become
[Verb]

to start or grow to be

Ex: He's training to become a pilot at a flight school. 
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mystery novel

novel in which the reader is challenged to solve a puzzle before the detective explains it at the end

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surprising
surprising
[Adjective]

causing a feeling of shock, disbelief, or wonder

Ex: His sudden decision to quit his job was quite surprising. 
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ending
ending
[noun]

the final part of a story, movie, etc.

Ex: He thought the ending of the mystery novel was quite clever. 
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smart
smart
[Adjective]

able to think and learn in a good and quick way

Ex: My daughter is a smart student, and her teachers appreciate her enthusiasm for learning. 
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detective
detective
[noun]

a person, especially a police officer, whose job is to investigate and solve crimes and catch criminals

Ex: He is a private detective hired to find the missing jewelry. 
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Belgium
Belgium
[noun]

a country in Western Europe bordered by Germany, France, and Luxembourg

Ex: Belgium is famous for its delicious chocolate and a wide variety of tasty beers. 
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to solve
to solve
[Verb]

to find an answer or solution to a question or problem

Ex: A positive attitude can often help you solve various challenges in life. 
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mystery
mystery
[noun]

something that is hard to explain or understand, often involving a puzzling event or situation with an unknown explanation

Ex: The disappearance of the ship remains a mystery to this day. 
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village
village
[noun]

a very small town located in the countryside

Ex: The quaint village nestled amidst rolling hills attracted tourists seeking a peaceful retreat. 
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all over the (world|globe)

in every part of the world

Ex: The brand is recognized all over the world. 
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to turn into

to make something change and become something else

Ex: His encouraging words turned her sadness into happiness. 
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movie
movie
[noun]

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

Ex: He watched a scary movie and got scared during the suspenseful scenes. 
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television show

a series of episodes broadcast on television that tells a story or provides entertainment, usually consisting of a specific genre or format

Ex: I love watching my favorite television show every evening after work. 
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detective novel

novel in which the reader is challenged to solve a puzzle before the detective explains it at the end

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collection

a publication that brings together various works, such as stories, poems, or essays, into a single volume

Ex: The author's latest collection features a mix of short stories and personal essays. 
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mystery
mystery
[noun]

a movie, novel, or play in which a crime takes place, especially a murder, and the story starts unraveling as it goes on

Ex: The series is a blend of mystery and thriller, keeping viewers on edge. 
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romance
romance
[noun]

a novel or movie about love

Ex: She curled up with a romance novel, eager to lose herself in a world of passion and intrigue. 
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best-selling
best-selling
[Adjective]

(of a book or other product) sold in large quantities because of gaining significant popularity among people

Ex: She wrote a best-selling novel that topped the charts for months. 
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novelist
novelist
[noun]

a writer who explores characters, events, and themes in depth through long narrative stories, particularly novels

Ex: The novelist spent years researching for her historical fiction book to ensure accuracy in the portrayal of events. 
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quiet
quiet
[Adjective]

having low level of activity or motion

Ex: The quiet town became even more peaceful after the sun set. 
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gardening
gardening
[noun]

the activity of taking care of trees, bushes, and flowers in a garden for pleasure

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to marry
to marry
[Verb]

to become someone's husband or wife

Ex: She didn't expect to marry so soon, but she fell in love. 
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daughter
daughter
[noun]

a person's female child

Ex: Emily couldn't wait to meet her newborn daughter and hold her in her arms for the first time. 
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to amuse
to amuse
[Verb]

to make one's time enjoyable by doing something that is interesting and does not make one bored

Ex: She amused herself by reading a funny book on her commute. 
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to enjoy
to enjoy
[Verb]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

Ex: She enjoys listening to classical music while working. 
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surfing
surfing
[noun]

the sport or activity of riding a surfboard to move on waves

Ex: He enjoys surfing and spends most of his free time riding waves at the beach. 
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to surf
to surf
[Verb]

to move on sea waves by standing or lying on a special board

Ex: He loves to surf, spending hours riding the waves and perfecting his technique. 
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South Africa

a country in the southernmost part of the African continent that became independent in 1961

Ex: South Africa is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, including the iconic Table Mountain and Kruger National Park. 
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hawaii
hawaii
[noun]

a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands

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British
British
[Adjective]

relating to the country, people, or culture of the United Kingdom

Ex: Shakespeare is one of the most famous British playwrights in history. 
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surfboard
surfboard
[noun]

a long board we stand or lie on to ride waves

Ex: They rented surfboards and wetsuits for their surfing lesson, eager to learn how to ride the waves. 
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adventure
adventure
[noun]

an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or physical activity

Ex: They embarked on a thrilling adventure, exploring remote jungles and scaling towering peaks. 
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