FULL MOON
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freak out v.
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panic; act crazily
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I was about to freak out after I crashed my car, but my brother calmed me down and made me feel better.
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werewolf n.
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a scary monster that looks like a wolf
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You look like a werewolf! Is that a costume?
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insane adj.
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crazy, out of control, full of chaos
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New Orleans is totally insane during the Mardi Gras celebration. There are thousands of drunk people acting crazy.
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superstitions n.
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commonly held beliefs not based on fact
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I don't believe in superstitions. I trust science.
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full moon n.
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when the moon looks perfectly round in the sky
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The full moon helped light our path as the sun went down.
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spooky adj.
Definition
scary
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That spooky story my dad told us scared me so bad I couldn't sleep for a week.
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nuts adj.
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crazy, insane, out of control
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That guy is nuts. Don't listen to anything he says.
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tides n.
Definition
movements of the sea
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The tides are very strong today, so be careful if you go swimming.
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mood n.
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state of mind; the way one is feeling
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I was in a really bad mood yesterday, so I went home and relaxed by the fire. I feel better today.
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off adj.
Definition
imperfect, not normal, incorrect
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Michael Jordan was off tonight. He didn't play like he usually does. He missed a lot of shots.
Michael Jordan was off tonight. He didn't play like he usually does. He missed a lot of shots.
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fire v.
Definition
shoot a gun
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The general yelled at the soldiers, "Ready, aim, fire!"
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pad n.
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a video game controller that you stand on with your feet
Example
Have you tried this track and field video game? You run in place on a pad.
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joystick n.
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a stick attached to a video game that move to control a character
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Pull back on the joystick to make your place fly backward in the game.
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pinball n.
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a game played by yourself by moving a metal ball inside a machine
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There were so many people that I was just bouncing all over the place like a pinball!
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arcade n.
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slang for place with lots of video games
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I have a bunch of quarters. I should go to the arcade.
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controller n.
Definition
a devise used to control a video game
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Pass me the controller. I can beat this game.
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classic n.
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something that is old but still really good and popular
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That song is a classic. I can't believe it's 20 years old. It's still so great.
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nostalgia n.
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a feeling of going back to the past
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There is a lot of nostalgia in clothing these days. We wear things that look like they are from the fifties.
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level n.
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degrees of difficulty or stages of progression in a game
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The last level of the game is usually the hardest.
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been around v.
Definition
existed
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That bar has been around forever. My dad used to hang out there.
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pedestrian n.
Definition
person walking, person going on foot
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There were lots of pedestrians on the streets yesterday because the weather was so nice.
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glum adj.
Definition
unhappy; bland or expressionless
Example
He looks really glum today. What happened?
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dismal adj.
Definition
depressing or gloomy
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The weather is so dismal today.
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ambiguous adj.
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unclear or vague
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We had a talk but I didn't really understand what he meant. He was so ambiguous.
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manual n.
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instructional booklet; small book with instructions or directions
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I can't understand the manual for this new computer.
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establish v.
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create or begin
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The company was established in 1973.
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DMV n.
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Department of Motor Vehicles
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I have to go to the DMV later today to get a state i.d.
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right of way expr.
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get to go first; privilege
Example
I had the right of way because the light was green.
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wait on v.
Definition
serve, usually food
Example
When he was sick I had to wait on him because he couldn't get anything for himself.
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in their day expr.
Definition
when they were young or in charge
Example
The Romans once ruled this land, and in their day, things were a lot different.
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customer service n.
Definition
jobs that involve working directly with customers
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Whatever my next job is, I don't want it to be customer service. I'm sick of dealing with people!
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underappreciate v.
Definition
to not be as grateful or appreciative as is appropriate
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I feel like he really underappreciates everything we do to help him.
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service industry n.
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bartenders, waiters, jobs that serve people
Example
Service industry jobs, like fast food work and retail, don't usually pay a lot.
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on your feet adj.
Definition
standing or walking
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I've been on my feet all day. I can't wait to sit down and watch a movie.
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slip v.
Definition
give secretly
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The spy slipped her the disk without anyone noticing.
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above and beyond v.
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to do more than is required
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I asked her for a little bit of help and she went above and beyond and worked with me through the whole project.
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server n.
Definition
waiter or waitress
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My name is Bob and I'll be your server this evening.
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generational adj.
Definition
depending on age
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There's usually a generational gap in skills with technology.
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cop-out n.
Definition
avoiding a responsibility; excuse
Example
I said I was sick as a cop-out so I wouldn't have to go to work.
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easy-going adj.
Definition
relaxed; laid back; calm
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Sasha is a very easy-going mother but her husband, Tom, is strict.
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busy-work n.
Definition
work that takes up time but isn't useful
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Ms. Patterson assigned three hours of busy-work to her students so she could take a break from teaching.
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assign v.
Definition
give as a task
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The gym teacher assigns fifty sit-ups per day.
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detached adj.
Definition
uninterested; not involved in
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Carey is very detached from her family. She hardly ever speaks with them.
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professor n.
Definition
teacher at a university
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Dr. Wattenberg is the best professor in the theater department.
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strict adj.
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rigid; severe; strong rules
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The rules at my school are very strict and are strongly enforced by the teachers.
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mentor n.
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person who helps someone develop; guide
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My mentor in basketball was my older brother Jeff. He was a great player, and he taught me everything.
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elementary adj.
Definition
early school years; grades 1-5
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High school is much more rigorous than elementary school.
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biased adj.
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one-sided view, already inclined to believe a certain way
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The judge knew the accused man's father, so his opinion would be biased.
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boo v.
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jeer or yell at to show disapproval or hatred
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My husband always boos at the TV when he's watching football.
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stressful adj.
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makes one upset; makes one nervous; hard or difficult
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My job has been really stressful for the past few weeks. I'm really tired of it.
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cheer v.
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scream, yell; express support vocally, show support by screaming
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When we come on stage, you should cheer for us. We need your support!
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personal adj.
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private, individual
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Megan doesn't feel comfortable discussing personal information with people who are not in her family.
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rush n.
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high; strong, positive feeling
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Skydiving was such a rush!
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emotional roller coaster expr.
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when someone moves between strong positive and negative feelings
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That movie was an emotional roller coaster!
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sidelines n.
Definition
area right next to a sports playing field
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I got amazing seats for the Lakers game, right behind the sidelines.
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coach n.
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person who tells a sports team what to do and plans the team's strategy
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My dad is the coach of my basketball team.
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loyalty n.
Definition
faithfulness; devotion
Example
Dogs have more loyalty to their owners than cats.
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away game n.
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when a sports team travels to play a game against another team in their city
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This weekend my college's football team is playing an away game so I will have to watch them on TV instead of going in person.
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current n.
Definition
the flow of water
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There was a strong current at the beach yesterday so the life guard posted a warning sign.
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something about it expr.
Definition
there's something charming, interesting, irresistible, cool about it
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I'm not sure why I like that bar, there's just something about it.
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chlorinated adj.
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water with chemicals in it to make it safe for swimming
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This water is too chlorinated. It makes my eyes hurt.
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get out of here v.
Definition
leave, go somewhere else
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Will you get out of here? You are not welcome.
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deserted adj.
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a place with no people
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It was late at night so the park was deserted.
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bonding n.
Definition
spending time getting closer
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Bonding is important to do with your friends. You need to spend time with them.
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walk away v.
Definition
leave, go home
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After working the whole summer here, you'll walk away with a few thousand dollars.
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drained adj.
Definition
exhausted, really tired
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After working a 16 hour shift I am too drained to go out.
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takes it out of you expr.
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makes you tired, exhausts you
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All the yard work I did this weekend really took it out of me, so I didn't go out at night.
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have a taste for expr.
Definition
like something, be fond of something
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Jessica has a real taste for traveling.
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put down v.
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end someone's life; euthanize
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I had to put my cat down today. She was really sick and in a lot of pain.
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that said expr.
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even though I said that; nonetheless
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I love chocolate. That said, I try not to eat it very often because I don't want to gain weight.
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like a cancer expr.
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grows or spreads very quickly
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The MySpace craze spread like a cancer.
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grow on v.
Definition
become more liked or loved by someone
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I used to hate Jessica Simpson, but her music has really grown on me.
I hope my boyfriend grows on my mother. She doesn't like him now and it's very hard for me.
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cuddle v.
Definition
hold close, snuggle, nestle
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My girlfriend likes to cuddle a lot, especially during the winter when it's cold outside.
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euthanize v.
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end someone's life so they won't suffer
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I don't think nurses should euthanize patients even if they're very ill.
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pound n.
Definition
place for homeless animals
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Flora got an adorable new puppy from the pound.
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point n.
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purpose; reason
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The point of exercise is to maintain good health.
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responsibility n.
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duty, obligation
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Having a child is a big responsibility. You shouldn't do it until you're really ready.
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bachelorette parties n.
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last party for a woman before she gets married; women only
Example
My wife had a crazy bachelorette party. Her friends made her sing to the entire restaraunt!
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go overboard expr.
Definition
take something too far
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I love movies, but watching four in a row is going overboard!
Sarah's soups always have just the right amount of flavor. She never goes overboard with the salt.
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strip club n.
Definition
club where women are paid to dance and take off their clothes
Example
My wife got really mad at me when she found out I'd been to a strip club.
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wasted adj.
Definition
really drunk
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I was so wasted I forgot my own phone number!
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groom n.
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the man in a wedding; opposite of bride
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The bride and groom looked very happy at their wedding.
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commitment n.
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an agreement or pledge about the future
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I made a commitment to exercise every day from now on.
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debauchery n.
Definition
doing bad things that feel good at the time
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After last night's debauchery, I feel so guilty!
A little debauchery now and then isn't so bad. You can't be perfect all the time.
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rite of passage n.
Definition
an event that marks an important time in your life
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Getting your driver's license is an important rite of passage.
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ball and chain expr.
Definition
a partner who holds you back or weighs you down
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I wish I could meet you guys at the bar tonight, but the old ball and chain wants me to help her clean the house.
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scavenger hunt n.
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a game where you find or do items on a list
Example
When I was in high school, we had a scavenger hunt, and one of the items we had to find was a menu from a Mexican restaraunt.
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To each his own expr.
Definition
each person has their own way
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You like chocolate milk with pickles? To me, that sounds gross! To each his own.
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jack up v.
Definition
turn up to the highest point
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I jacked up my hot water heater so the water that comes out is super hot!
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freezing adj.
Definition
really, really cold
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It's freezing in here! Somebody turn up the heat!
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kidding v.
Definition
joking
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I was only kidding when I said you aren't invited to my party.
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advice n.
Definition
ideas that one person gives to another to help them; words to make one feel better
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My mom gave me the best advice. If you're going to get married, marry a rich man.
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bill n.
Definition
an itemized account of the cost of a product or service; an invoice
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I didn't get a bill from my dry cleaning service this month.
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worrying v.
Definition
thinking about a bad thing
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I am worrying about my brother's health right now. I keep on thinking about him.
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regular basis n.
Definition
all the time; consistently
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I like to exercise on a regular basis. When I don't exercise every day, I can't sleep at night.
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mood n.
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state of mind; the way one is feeling
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I was in a really bad mood yesterday, so I went home and relaxed by the fire. I feel better today.
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down adj.
Definition
bad, negative, sad
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I'm feeling really down today. I don't know why. I'm just really sad.
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Daylight Savings Time n.
Definition
a system of moving clocks forward or backward one hour in order to increase daylight during awake hours
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Daylight Savings Time goes into effect on the first Sunday in April in the U.S.
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key element n.
Definition
most important point or piece of something
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The key element in a White Russian is vodka.
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bright and sunny expr.
Definition
cheerful, happy
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Jamie's a bright and sunny kind of guy. He's so fun to be around.
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material prosperity expr.
Definition
having a lot of possessions or things, such as cars, homes, boats,etc.
Example
After so many years of buying things, I realized that material prosperity wasn't making me happy.
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tricky adj.
Definition
complicated, difficult
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Jenn almost got a perfect score on her math test, but she missed one question because of a tricky equation.
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ashamed v.
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embarassed; feeling bad about something
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I'm ashamed of myself. I never should have done those bad things.
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extreme adj.
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to the limit; over-the-top
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Her haircut is so extreme! I never expected her to get it so short. Oh well. It'll grow out.
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MAKE A DEAL
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come on expr.
Definition
try harder, you can do more
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Come on, I know you can run faster than that.
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get rid of v.
Definition
give or throw away, sell, lose
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I don't like to get rid of anything, because I'm always afraid I'll wish I had it later.
After Jane broke up with Steve, he got rid of all the letters and gifts she'd given him.
I'm getting rid of my old tapes. Take any you'd like.
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how about expr.
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used to introduce a suggestion
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You've been talking all night. How about you listen to me for a while?
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compromise n.
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agreement based on equality for all involved
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In every relationship it is important to compromise.
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make a deal v.
Definition
agree to something
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She wants more money for the car than I have, but hopefully we can make a deal.
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sigh v.
Definition
to exhale and make a soft noise in admiration or relief
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He let out a sigh as he turned in his test. He was happy it was over.
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get out v.
Definition
become known by the public
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No one can talk about what happened at work. The company doesn't want the news to get out.
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spill the beans expr.
Definition
tell a secret
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Brad Pitt spilled the beans and told reporters that he and Jen were having difficulties.
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no going back expr.
Definition
you can't undo what has been done
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Once you jump off the diving board there's no going back. You will hit the water.
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secret n.
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something private, that you must not tell others
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She decided to keep her sickness a secret from her family.
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take it back v.
Definition
undo an action
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It was an accident. I didn't mean to hurt you. If I could take it back, I would.
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propose v.
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ask someone to marry you
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Lance Armstrong proposed to Sheryl Crow on a rowboat in the middle of a lake.
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oh my gosh expr.
Definition
this is exciting
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Oh my gosh, I just won $100.
Oh my gosh. I just won $10.
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stomp v.
Definition
put your feet down hard, step on forcefully
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Whenever she saw a spider on the floor, she would stomp on it and kill it.
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hit v.
Definition
go to; visit; attend
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When I go shopping, I always hit the shoe stores.
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go out on the town expr.
Definition
go to bars, restaurants or dance clubs for fun
Example
We went out on the town last night, but I didn't meet anyone interesting. There were a lot of beautiful people out though.
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spice things up expr.
Definition
try new things
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Let's spice things up tonight and go to a restaurant we've never been to before.
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in a rut expr.
Definition
never doing anything new, being boring
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I've been in a rut all month and I haven't done anything fun.
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not sit well expr.
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make you sick
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That food didn't sit well. I'm going to go home now.
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honey n.
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a nickname for someone you love
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Honey, will you take out the garbage? The fish from last night really stinks!
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utter failure expr.
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total failure, not a success at all
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The trip was an utter failure. We never made it. Our broke down and we had to come home.
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committed adj.
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monogamous; dating only one person
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A committed relationship takes good communication and lots of patience.
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Listen up expr.
Definition
pay attention
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Ok, listen up people. We have to make a plan!
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count v.
Definition
qualify; be included
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I need to ask my advisor if my art history classes will count toward my degree.
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cheating v.
Definition
being with someone other than your boyfriend or girlfriend sexually
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If I ever found out my boyfriend was cheating on me, I would end the relationship immediately.
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betrayed v.
Definition
lied to; deceived
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You told my secret to your sister? I feel so betrayed. I can't trust you anymore.
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faithful adj.
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loyal; monogamous
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When people get married, they vow to be faithful to one another.
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Shame on you expr.
Definition
You should be ashamed; That is shameful
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I can't believe you lied to me. Shame on you.
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a party to expr.
Definition
participation in; guilty of
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Are you talking about stealing from the office? I can't be a party to this!
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damaging adj.
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harmful; having painful longterm effects
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Physical abuse can be very damaging to children.
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bummer n.
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drag; downer; something sad or depressing
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My wallet got stolen at the bar last night. It's a total bummer.
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MAKE UP ONE’S MIND
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seeing each other v.
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dating, but not yet in a relationship
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We've been seeing each other for a couple of weeks, but it's nothing serious.
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my mind is made up expr.
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I have made a decision and will not change
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I know you don't want me to move away, but my mind is made up. I am leaving.
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change your mind v.
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reverse a decision, alter an opinion
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If you change your mind about the dress you bought, bring it back and you can exchange it for another.
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stick to it v.
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keep doing something, don't change
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It's hard to be a performer but if you stick to it, you will get better.
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make up your mind v.
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decide, choose
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I've been staring at the menu for an hour, but I can't make up my mind. What do you think I should order?
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PLANT THE SEED
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yikes expr.
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that is terrible, scary or unfortunate
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You haven't had a day off all month? Yikes!
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get the point across expr.
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make someone understand what you think or feel
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Yelling will not help you get the point across. Simply explain what you believe.
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hint n.
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clue, additional information
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I can't find the Easter egg. Where is it? Give me a hint.
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subtle adj.
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not very strong or powerful
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There is a subtle mint flavor in this chocolate that is really delicious.
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plant the seed expr.
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indirectly make a suggestion
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I'm always talking about how old our computer is to plant the seed with my parents to buy a new one.
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CIVIC DUTY
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measly adj.
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slang for not important, small, meaningless
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After working all day, she was paid one measly dollar.
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felony n.
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a serious crime in the American legal system
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They stole so much from the house that it was a felony.
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civic duty n.
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what a good citizen would do
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It's your civic duty to report a crime if you witness one.
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shortsighted adj.
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only thinking of the near future
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He won some money, but he was very shortsighted and spent it all very quickly.
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take for granted v.
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to not value or appreciate properly; to assume that something will always be there
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You shouldn't take your friend Ian for granted. He is a great person and has done a lot for you, but sometimes you don't call him for months at a time.
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open elections n.
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elections in which every citizen can vote
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Following the death of Franco, open elections were held in Spain for the first time in decades.
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registered adj.
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you have to register in advance to vote on election day
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I won't be registered in time for the election since I didn't send in my registration on time.
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big picture n.
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all factors and consequences, the long range future
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Even though college is expensive, when you consider the big picture, it's a good idea to go.
Sure you don't feel well today, but if you look at the big picture, you're very healthy nowadays.
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W expr.
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nickname for US President George W. Bush, so called for his middle initial
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Now that Iraq is exploding into civil war, what's "W" gonna do?
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ludicrous adj.
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completely ridiculous, outrageous, stupid
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He was late so he tried to tell the most ludicrous story of what had delayed him.
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HAVE SECOND THOUGHTS
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what's with expr.
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can you please explain more
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What's with your clothes? Why are you wearing a suit in the park?
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co-ed adj.
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for both sexes
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She plays on a co-ed softball team. There are guys on her team as well as women.
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change your mind v.
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reverse a decision, alter an opinion
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If you change your mind about the dress you bought, bring it back and you can exchange it for another.
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have second thoughts expr.
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question a decision, reconsider
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I'm starting to have second thoughts about getting a tattoo. I think I'll wait a while.
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stress n.
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strain, distress, tension, pressure
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I've been feeling a lot of stress since I did bad on the math test. I have to do really well on all of the rest of the tests in order to get a good grade.
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get carried away expr.
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get out of control, do too much
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He got carried away and drank too much at the party.
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pop the question expr.
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propose, ask someone to marry you
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He popped the question on our cruise last month. We're getting married!
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fed up n.
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sick of or frustrated with something
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I am fed up with you! Don't call me anymore!
You could use a break. It looks like you're fed up with having visitors.
He had a long day at work and is fed up dealing with problems.
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manicure n.
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professional hand grooming
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She wanted to look amazing for the dance so she got her hair done and even got a manicure.
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BEREN IS ACTING STRANGELY
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spreadsheet n.
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a grid, an easy way of storing and displaying information
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I entered all of my friend's addresses and phone numbers into a spreadsheet so I can get them easily.
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overreacting v.
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to think something is a bigger deal than it is
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Don't overreact and hurt anyone! It was an accident!
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immaculate adj.
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perfectly clean
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You'd think a used car would have a little damage, but this one is immaculate!
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do it religiously expr.
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do it routinely, all the time
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Everyday my dog religiously lays at the foot of my bed and waits for me to wake up.
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vegan adj.
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food with no meat, dairy, or animal products; one who eats such food exclusively
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I tried to eat only vegan food, but I like eggs too much!
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not myself expr.
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feeling bad or unusual
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I don't know why I said that. I'm really not myself today.
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slob n.
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someone who is really messy
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Have you seen him eat? He's such a slob. Food gets everywhere!
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neat freak n.
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someone who is really concerned with cleanliness
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My mom is a total neat freak. If you leave something out in her house for one minute, she puts it away.
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last I checked expr.
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as far as I know
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What are you doing here? Last I checked, you got fired weeks ago.
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weirded out expr.
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bothered, disturbed
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Don't make that ugly face like that. It weirds me out.
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