Words and expressions

1. Hoax 作弄，欺骗

Hoax calls 恶作剧电话

2. Deception 欺骗，骗局

Synonym: deceit

3. Self-respecting 自重的

Self-respect 自尊（心）

4. Indulging 使沉迷；满足；放纵

Indulge someone every whim 有求必应

5. Drill 钻；训练；演习

A fire frill

6. Silly 无意义的，无聊的；愚蠢的

7. Advance 预先的，事先获得的

Advances 预付款/工资

8. Remonstrate 规劝，告诫

Remonstrate with sb

E.g. He remonstrated angrily with his parents.

9. Permission 许可

Ask permission for sth

10. Grant 同意，许可

Take it for granted