surprise
noun
an unusual or unexpected event
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Surprises and shocking events
revelation
noun
a surprising and enjoyable experience that makes you realize something that you previously had not known
scandal
noun
a situation that shocks you and makes you angry, especially one that you think someone in authority should change
a rude awakening
a shock that comes from learning that what you had believed or expected is not true
a first
adv, number, pronoun, noun
something that has never happened before and is therefore important or exciting
a blinding revelation/realization/vision
a situation in which you suddenly realize something very clearly
showmance
a romantic relationship between two members of the cast of a play, film or television series
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