shining, telepathic, transparency/ pays bribes

The family arrives at the hotel on closing day and is given a tour. The chef, Dick Hallorann, surprises Danny by telepathically offering him ice cream. To Danny, Dick explains that he and his grandmother shared this telepathic ability, which he calls "shining". 


Transparency: One in four pays bribes

A new report by Transparency International shows people believe corruption
has increased over the last three years, with the political arena seen as
most corrupt. One in four respondents admitted paying a bribe.

The DW-WORLD.DE Article
http://newsletter.dw-world.de/re?l=ew726iI44va89pI0

telepathic

Line breaks: tele|path¦ic

Pronunciation: /tɛlɪˈpaθɪk 

  

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ADJECTIVE

1Supposedly capable of transmitting thoughts to other people and of knowing their thoughts; psychic:a team of telepathic superheroes who can read each other’s thoughts

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1.1Relating to or characteristic of telepathy:suppose that telepathic communication between human minds occurs

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Derivatives

telepathically

Pronunciation: /tɛlɪˈpaθɪk(ə)li/

ADVERB

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transparency

(trăns-pâr'ən-sē, -păr'-)
n., pl., -cies.

1. A transparent object, especially a photographic slide that is viewed by light shining through it from behind or by projection.
2. also trans·par·ence (-pâr'əns, -păr'-) The quality or state of being transparent.

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1 [U]透明, 透明度；明白.

2 《写真》[U]透明度；[C]透明陽画, スライド, ポジ.

3 透明なもの；透かし絵.

shining

 adjective

: producing or reflecting a bright, steady light

: excellent or perfect

Full Definition of SHINING

1

:  emitting or reflecting light

2

:  bright and often splendid in appearance :  resplendent

3

:  possessing a distinguished quality :  illustrious

4

:  full of sunshine

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Examples of SHINING

1. Her latest movie is a shining example of what a film can be.
2. shining

 moon formed a nice backdrop for our outdoor concert>