a person, usually an entertainer, who is known by many people; a famous person
celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Jackie Chan often have a lot of money.

to have an item that holds something inside of it
Although the giant hairy scorpion's tail contains a mild poison, the poison will not kill a person.

to make a person feel less courageous or hopeful
If you make a bad grade on the test, do not let it discourage you.

without any delay, delay or distance
She would die if not treated immediately.

a place where people who are being charged with or being punished for a crime are held
If you do not want to go to jail, then you should probably not commit crimes.

to act in a certain way in order to fool others
I pretended to be sick because I didn't want to go to school.

to make something known that was secret or not understood before
The article did not reveal any new information about the president's plan.

to become known by a greater number of people
The news about his victory spread very fast.

the act of purposely killing yourself because you no longer wish to live
She says she wants to commit suicide because she does not want to continue living.

to suggest that someone will be harmed or punished if a particular action is not taken
The principal threatened the students with a harsh punishment if they didn't behave.