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Listening Exercise
Vocabulary:
regulate: (v.) monitor and apply rules to something
(something) holds a mirror up to society: (idiom) makes society become self-aware and realize its true (and negative) nature
hold (someone) accountable): (v.) make someone admit to their wrongdoing and be punished (if applicable)
inform (someone): (v.) transmit information to
lawless: (adj.) not under the restriction of the law or ignoring it intentionally
be a watchdog: (idiom) a person or organization that ensures companies, governments, etc. are not doing anything illegal or wrong
loss: (n.) (in this case) the death of someone
churn (something): (v.) to move or stir something (usually liquid) with great force
conspiracy theory: (n.) a belief that some secret but influential organization is responsible for an event or phenomenon
exploit (something): (v.) take advantage of it for one’s personal gain with no regards for its wellbeing or reputation
siphoning of money: (n.) misuse of funds
be sidelined: (v.) become forgotten as something else takes its place
surging: (adj.) suddenly increasing
so much for (something): (phrase) used to convey disappointment or resignation when something anticipated turns out differently (for example, when raining even though the weather report said it’d be a beautiful day: “so much for a beautiful day…”)
absence: (n.) not being present
box office release: (n.) the release of a movie at movie theaters.
