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definition n.

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form, clearly defined shape; when talking about a body it means muscular

Example

After weeks of lifting weights her arms still weren't showing any definition, so she gave up.

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flirt v.

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to make conversation with someone you are attracted to

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I often see attractive women working at restaurants, but I don't flirt with them because no one wants to get hit on while they're working.

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work out v.

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exercise, be physically active

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Let's go work out tonight at the gym. I need some exercise.

Let's go work out tonight at the gym. I need some exercise.

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form-fitting adj.

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clothes that are so tight that you can see the form of the body underneath them

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The ballerino's form-fitting costume revealed his muscular legs.

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slimming adj.

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something that makes you look thin

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Should I buy this dress? I don't really like the color but it is quite slimming.

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up to speed expr.

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to become familiar with; to learn and understand basic information that will give you a better understanding of something

Example

After Luke started his new job, it took him over a month to get up to speed.

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flag down v.

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stop someone who is passing to say something; hail

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When they ran out of gas, he flagged down a passing truck to help them.

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FYI expr.

Definition

for your information

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I'm not coming in to work tomorrow, FYI, so if you need anything, let me know about it today!

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clear your mind expr.

Definition

forget your problems, stop worrying about things, think about positive things

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You just need to clear your mind and focus on the good things in your life. There's no reason to be sad, because you're life is really good.

You just need to clear your mind and focus on the good things in your life. There's no reason to be sad, because you're life is really good.

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take in v.

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look at, enjoy

Example

I had the afternoon off so I decided to take in a movie.

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Any volunteers?

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fine n.

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money that you pay for doing something wrong

Example

I had to pay a fine for going too fast on the road.

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out of the goodness of your heart expr.

Definition

done out of kindness

Example

I was stranded on the side of the road, and out of the goodness of his heart, a man picked me up and drove me all the way home, even though it was out of his way.

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on board expr.

Definition

participating; working together

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The band became much more successful once a new guitar player got on board with us.

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cause n.

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a goal for change; something you work for or toward

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Breast cancer is a big cause these days. A lot of people donate money to help find a cure.

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nonprofit n.

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an organization whose goal is to do good work instead of making money

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The dance school became an official nonprofit so that they could get lowered taxes.

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community service n.

Definition

unpaid work for the benefit of those who need it

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Every month I help clean up the school as an act of community service.

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booster n.

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supporter, person or thing that helps make something happen or improves something

Example

My mom is a booster for my school. She raises money so that we can have art classes.

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resume n.

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a document that shows your work experience

Example

I have to make a new resume because I've had two new jobs since I wrote my last one.

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court ordered adj.

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required by the state; mandated by a judge

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The drunk had a court-ordered ban on entering a bar.

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elderly adj.

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older, retired

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My neighbor is quite elderly. She's more than 90 years old, but she's still up and walking around!

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Trouble in paradise

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buzz n.

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telephone call

Example

Give me a buzz when you get into town.

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snowball expr.

Definition

get larger, bigger, worse

Example

You know, it was a small issue to begin with, but it has snowballed into a much larger problem!

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clear the air v.

Definition

make up; forget difficulties; erase awkwardness

Example

I think we need to talk about what happened in order to clear the air, but he's content to let things be weird forever.

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heard from v.

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talked to; communicated with

Example

I haven't heard from my brother in months. I hope he's doing alright.

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topping n.

Definition

the stuff you put on a pizza

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The pizza is $10 plus one $1 for each topping.

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meant to be expr.

Definition

supposed to happen, fateful, part of fate

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I think my mom and date were meant to be. They have been happily married for over 30 years.

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read my mind v.

Definition

know what I am thinking

Example

Look, you have to tell me what you want. I can't read minds.

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over adj.

Definition

done with; finished with; not interested in anymore

Example

I am so over dating. I just want to be on my own for a while.

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high maintenance adj.

Definition

someone who is difficult to keep happy

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Her boyfriend is so high maintenance. She always has to worry about if he's in a good mood.

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take the initiative v.

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act first, start something

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He'll have to take the initiative. I'm too shy to ask him out.

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Goodbye summer clothes

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gloomy adj.

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dark, depressing, sad

Example

The weather in Portland is often dark and gloomy during the winter. It rains almost every day and it's always cloudy.

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hygiene n.

Definition

cleanliness

Example

I can't date someone without really good personal hygiene.

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triple digits n.

Definition

numbers 100 and above

Example

I have no idea how many people I've kissed, but one of my friends swears she's in the triple digits!

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tank tops n.

Definition

sleeveless shirts

Example

I just some really cute tank tops on sale at the mall.

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sandal n.

Definition

footwear with large holes on top for ventilation

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If you're going to the beach, you gotta wear sandals. Otherwise the sand if your shoes will drive you nuts.

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Northern Hemisphere n.

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everything north of the equator

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Did you know that most of the Earth's land is in the Northern Hemisphere?

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shorts n.

Definition

short pants

Example

I like to wear shorts everyday in the summer.

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pedicure n.

Definition

a grooming of the feet

Example

I go to this Vietnamese place to get pedicures. They make my feet look so good!

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closed-toed adj.

Definition

shoes that cover your whole foot, as opposed to sandals

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You have to wear closed-toed shoes in the warehouse. It's dangerous to have your feet exposed!

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those were the days expr.

Definition

that was a great time in the past

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Remember when we used to go out every night? Those were the days.

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Going corporate

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livelihood n.

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income; ability to make a living

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You take away my store; you take away my livelihood.

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not necessarily expr.

Definition

it's not a given; not always

Example

Eating meat is not necessarily bad for you. It depends on where it comes from, how it's prepared and how much you eat.

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draw v.

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attract; pull

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Every year, the art festival draws thousands of people from all over the country.

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chains n.

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large companies that have numerous locations of the same store

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Portland has fought to keep chains like Wal-Mart from building stores in the city.

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sweatshops n.

Definition

factories with abhorrent working conditions and very low pay

Example

Clothes at American Apparel cost more because they guarantee good wages to their employees. Cheaper clothes are usually manufactured in sweatshops where the workers are treated horribly.

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under fire expr.

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criticized; under attack

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Bush is increasingly under fire for his foreign policy.

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one-stop shop n.

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one store or location of a cluster of stores where you can get everything

Example

The mall is the ultimate one-stop shop. You can get clothes, shoes, jewelry, dishes, plus eat and go to a movie!

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retailers n.

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stores; places that sell retail items

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The holidays are very important for the business of many retailers.

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resurged v.

Definition

have once again become successful; risen again

Example

The 80s band The Police has resurged. They broke up years ago, but now they are back together and are going on tour this year!

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get v.

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buy; purchase

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I went to the store, but I forgot to get wine.

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