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portrait – n. a painting, drawing or photograph of a person that usually only includes the person’s head and shoulders
manic depression – n. a mental condition in which a person experiences periods of strong excitement and happiness followed by periods of sadness and depression
ashamed – adj. feeling guilty
mess – n. a very dirty state or condition
embarrass(ing) – v. to make someone or something look foolish
sibling – n. a brother or sister
strides – n. a change or improvement that brings someone closer to a goal
arena – n. an area of activity, interest or competition
handed – v. informal – to be given (a chance)
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