vampire
Pronunciation: [ˈvæmˌpaɪr]
Word
Context: "mythology"
(noun) a fictional creature that drinks blood from living beings to survive. Vampires are often shown as being scary and having powers like turning into bats or charming people.
Example
In Halloween, many kids dress up as vampires and have fun pretending to be scary.
Example
She didn't like movies about vampires because they scared her too much.
Example
Have you ever read a story about a vampire?
Context: "figurative language"
(noun) someone who takes energy, money, or resources from others. This is often used to describe a person who is very demanding or needy.
Example
He was such a good friend that he never felt like a vampire; he always gave back.
Example
She felt like a vampire was living off her kindness, taking too much without returning anything.
Example
Do you think some people act like vampires in their friendships?
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