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track and field n.

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organized competitive running, jumping and throwing

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low impact adj.

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not bad for the joints, no pounding

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After her knee injury, the doctor told her to stick to low impact exercise, like swimming.

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dread v.

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not look forward to something

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I dread meetings with Sue. She talks so much and nothing gets done!

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jogging n.

Definition

running slowly

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Jimmy went jogging every day last week, but this week it is rainy outside so he is lifting weights at the gym for exercise.

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in shape expr.

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healthy, in good physical condition, athletic, able to do physical activity

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My grandmother is 82, but she's really in shape. She takes a long walk almost every day.

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marathon n.

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long race, 26 mile running race (41.834 kilometer long race)

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I can run pretty far, but I don't think I can fun a marathon. That's really, really far.

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distance n.

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long foot races

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He liked to run distance better than sprints because he had good endurance.

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state of mind expr.

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the way you are feeling and thinking

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I'm sorry I yelled at you. I was in a very angry state of mind when you called.

I'm sorry I yelled at you. I was in a very angry state of mind when you called.

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long jump n.

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a competition to see who can jump the farthest

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The basketball star was also very good at the long jump.

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hurdles n.

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a type of race with obstacles you jump over

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She was tall with long legs and was very good at the hurdles.

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asinine adj.

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very foolish

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Their music is awful. Completely asinine nonsense.

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UFO n.

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unidentified flying object; spaceship

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There have been several UFO sightings in the Arizona desert.

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take n.

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one's opinion about something

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I don't know what to think about this. What's your take on it?

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the jury is out expr.

Definition

it's unclear, undecided

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The jury is still out about what effects global warming will have on the planet.

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cover up v.

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to conceal, hide from the public

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After the scandal, there was a massive cover up. It took the media years to figure out what happened.

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space n.

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any place outside the Earth's atmosphere

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I often daydream about what creatures might live in space.

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extraterrestrial n.

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a being from another planet

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Mark dressed up as an extraterrestrial for Halloween.

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close-minded adj.

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not open to different ideas; does not like to explore new things

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He wouldn't like traveling to different countries because he's very close-minded.

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go there v.

Definition

do that; bring up that topic

Example

I really want to know about his recent break up, but I didn't ask because I don't think he wants to go there.

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solar system n.

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a group of planets rotating around a sun

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There used to be nice planets in our solar system, but now there are eight. Turns out Pluto isn't a planet!

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look up to v.

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to admire and imitate someone

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I look up to my older brother because he is kind and successful.

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poker n.

Definition

card game that involves betting

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I like to play poker, but I always lose money!

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in touch expr.

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in contact, in communication

Example

I try to stay in touch with my mother even though she lives in France. I call her every week.

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in common expr.

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a shared interest

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I have a lot in common with my best friend. We both play music, love ice cream and hate the rain.

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get along v.

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work well together; be friendly with one another

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I would rather not drive in his car to the party because we don't get along.

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relative n.

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person in one's family, person one is related to

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My cousin Sam is my favorite relative because we have so much fun together.

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two peas in a pod expr.

Definition

people who have a lot in common

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My sister and I have so much in common, we're like two peas in a pod.

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appreciate v.

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like or enjoy; be thankful for

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I appreciate your friendship. It means a lot to me.

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fishing n.

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sport where you try to catch fish

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I don't like fishing. I feel sorry for the fish!

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outdoorsman n.

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someone who loves being in nature and doing outdoor activities

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Bob is an outdoorsman who loves fishing, hunting, and camping.

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big on expr.

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interested in; fond of

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I'm really big on Lost. It's my favorite TV show right now.

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rebel n.

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someone who doesn't follow the rules

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He was a rebel for most of his life, but he settled down when he got married.

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tux n.

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tuxedo; a formal suit with a bow tie

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The first time I wore a tux, it was at our high school prom.

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gown n.

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long, fancy dress

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Kate Winslet wore a beautiful gown to the Academy Awards this year.

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slow dance v.

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when a couple holds each other and spins slowly in a circle during a slow song

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I don't know how to dance, but I can slow dance. All you have to do is hold on and slowly spin.

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date n.

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person to take on a romantic event or outing

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I need a date for the party next week. Who do you think I should ask?

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prom queen n.

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popular girl who is voted the leader prom

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Marissa is the prettiest girl at school but Brenda is nicer and has more friends, so I think she'll be voted prom queen.

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corsage n.

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an arrangement of flowers worn as a fashion accessory

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She's going wear a wrist corsage to the dance.

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get dressed up v.

Definition

wear formal, fancy clothes

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I'm excited to get dressed up and go to a fancy restaurant for my boyfriend's birthday this weekend.

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ritual n.

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ceremony or important event

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Christian wedding rituals are different than Hindu wedding rituals.

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bed and breakfast n.

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a small, quaint place where you can rent a room and have breakfast with the other guests

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It can be romantic to stay at a bed and breakfast when you are vacationing.

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camp out v.

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when you camp out, you wait where you are

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My car broke down on the road so I had to camp out until the repair people came.

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put them up v.

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give them a place to stay

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My friend's band is coming through town so we're going to put them up so they don't have to get a hotel.

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short term adj.

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a short or brief period of time

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Tanya and Mark had a short-term relationship last year.

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hostess with the mostess expr.

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a really good host

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Oh man, the party is at Shelly's house? We should definitely go. She is the hostess with the mostess.

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show off v.

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display; let people see

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She loves to show off her cooking. She is a great cook.

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crashing expr.

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sleeping, staying somewhere other than your own house

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"When I moved to New York I didn't have a job or a place to live, so I had to _*crash*_ at Michele's place for 3 weeks."

"Is Jaden _*crashing*_ at your house tonight? She probably shouldn't drive home. She's been drinking."

"Dude, I gotta _*crash*_ at your pad tonight. Sarah kicked me out. We got in a huge fight. I need to give her a couple of days to cool off - then I'll go back."

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watch a show v.

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watch TV

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I'm pretty tired. I'm just gonna watch a show and go to bed.

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notorious adj.

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really famous for doing extremely good or bad things

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Bob is notorious for asking girls out and not showing up at their house to pick them up.

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foreign exchange student n.

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student studying in another country

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Maria hangs out with the foreign exchange students. The German kid took her to the dance.

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hurt adj.

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emotionally distressed; in anguish

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When Juanita dumped me, I was so hurt. But I'm over it now and we're really good friends.

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tip n.

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a piece of advice or information, a small suggestion, a helpful bit of information

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Let me give you a tip on dealing with women: LISTEN!!!

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personal adj.

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directly related to a person's life

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I just read a personal account of a man's experience in jail. He made it sound like a terrible place. I definitely don't want to experience it myself!

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pick out v.

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select, choose

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I love to pick out clothes for other people.

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stressed out expr.

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worried, over-worked

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I feel stressed out when I have too much to do at once.

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suit v.

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match; go with

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This couch will really suit your living room.

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fancy adj.

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nice; expensive and high quality

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Some kinds of fancy cheese cost a fortune, but it's usually worth it.

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go wrong with expr.

Definition

have a bad time using

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You can't go wrong with checking your work. It will always be a good result.

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value v.

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have respect for, hold in high esteem

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I value my job at the company very highly. I always do the best work that I possibly can.

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inside joke n.

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private joke; joke that only a few people understand

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My older sister and her friends have a lot of inside jokes that they won't explain to me.

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condensed adj.

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short; not long or wordy

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The condensed version of the story is that my boyfriend dumped me.

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post v.

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publish on the internet

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Have you seen my blog today? I posted some photos of the concert last night.

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keep up v.

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stay current; keep updated; pay attention

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I don't keep up with all the celebrity gossip. Who cares?

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deliberately adv.

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on purpose; intentionally

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I can't believe you deliberately threw away my favorite shirt!

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informed adj.

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aware of what is happening; knowledgeable or up-to-date

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Jessica is very informed, but her sister pays no attention to current events.

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24/7 expr.

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24 hours per day, 7 days per week

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If it was up to me I would be on vacation 24/7.

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at your fingertips expr.

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right in front of you; very available

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In Manhattan, everything you could want is at your fingertips.

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local adj.

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from the area; from close by

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Are these peaches local or are they from Mexico?

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fluffy adj.

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light, silly, not serious

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I feel like watching a fluffy romantic comedy tonight, not a serious drama.

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can't stand it v.

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not like something; hate something

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lab n.

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laboratory, place to develop film

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There was some sort of mistake in the lab and all my photos were ruined!

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darkroom n.

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a lab with no light used for developing film

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The chemicals in the darkroom made him take lots of breaks while he developed his film.

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accessible adj.

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widespread; easy to get by a lot of people

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Music played on the radio is more accessible than a lot of experimental music. People like to listen to simple music; it's easier to understand.

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memory card n.

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small disk where digital pictures are stored

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I need to delete some stuff off my memory card before I can take more photos.

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develop v.

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to take film from a camera and turn it into photos

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I can't wait to get the film developed of the pictures I took on my trip.

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film n.

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a thin material used to store photos in a camera

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I wanted to take a picture, but I realized I didn't have any film left for my camera.

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scan v.

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create a digital image of a piece of paper using a scanner

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My bank scans in all my checks and I can view them online.

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roll n.

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one unit of film, usually about 20 or 30 pictures

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The photographer used 25 rolls of film at the wedding.

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discretion n.

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caution in making a decision, being picky, selective

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Since the space is small, they used discretion when choosing who to invite to the party.

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there's something to be said about expr.

Definition

there are good qualities of, there's something good to be said about

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I know flying is faster, but there's something to be said about taking the train. It can be very enjoyable.

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rude adj.

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impolite, offensive

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That guy is so rude! He picks his toes in public.

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practices n.

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behaviors, actions

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Don't pick your nose! Don't chew food with your mouth open! Such practices are not tolerated here.

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bother v.

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annoy

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It bothers me when you ignore me.

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cut in line expr.

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go the beginning or middle of a line of people instead of going to the end

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Hey, buddy. No cutting in line! Go to the end!

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mind v.

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pay attention to

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Mind your p's and q's, mister, and remember who you're dealing with: Bueller. Ferris Bueller.

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hawking up a loogie expr.

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spitting a large amount of phlegm and saliva

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We stood on the bridge hawking up loogies on the cars below us.

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fly v.

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is/are okay, is/are acceptable

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No talking with food in your mouth. That doesn't fly in this house!

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complex adj.

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complicated; not simple; having many different parts; advanced

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This math problem is complex. I don't know how to solve it.

This math problem is complex. I don't know how to solve it.

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exchange n.

Definition

money exchange booth

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Holden is at the exchange getting some money.

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operates v.

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functions, works

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How does a car's engine operate? What makes it work?

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nuclear fallout n.

Definition

dangerous material from a nuclear explosion

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After the explosion at the power plant, local residents worried about nuclear fallout.

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optimistic adj.

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positive, hopeful

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Her ability to remain optimistic through her suffering was amazing.

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worth the risk expr.

Definition

when something may be dangerous, but you still want to do it

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Bungee jumping is so fun, it's worth the risk.

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rare adj.

Definition

not common, not often done

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It's difficult to find a purple car. For some reason, they are very rare.

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crisis n.

Definition

bad situation, extremely bad event

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Our family has been in total crisis since my father died. He did everything for everyone in the family.

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devastating adj.

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destructive, ruining, overwhelming

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The Hulk was a devastating character in the movie. He destroyed everything he saw.

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security n.

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protection, safety, help

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We need some security cameras in order to protect the house at night.

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evacuate v.

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to move from a dangerous area

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Nearly 200,000 people were _evacuated_ before the volcano erupted.

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meltdown n.

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crisis at a nuclear power plant

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It's best to be very far away if there is a meltdown at your local power plant.

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contaminated adj.

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harmful and impure

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If you drink contaminated water, you will get very sick.

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brutal adj.

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rough; harsh; cruel

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My dad was really brutal when he got mad at my brother. He told him he thought he was a loser and would never be successful in life.

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on the singles market expr.

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in the dating scene; looking for a mate

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These days, a lot of people on the singles market meet people on sites like MySpace or use online dating services.

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touched on v.

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addressed; talked about; covered

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I liked the movie _*Schindler's List*_ because it *touched on* the universal humanity we all share.

When Bush spoke last week, he *touched on* the election results and the war.

In class today, we *touched on* a variety of topics, including sex education and birth control.

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single adj.

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not married; having no boyfriend/girlfriend

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My friend Joe has been single for 10 years. I wonder when he'll get another girlfriend.

My friend Joe has been single for 10 years. I wonder when he'll get another girlfriend.

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ask her out v.

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ask her to hang out; ask to take her out

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Did Sara tell you? Joe asked her out last night. They have a date this weekend.

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dating n.

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seeing one or more people romantically without being in a committed relationship

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I'm not so sure about dating. I'm really shy and I find it hard to meet new people.

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gusto n.

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enthusiasm and courage; charisma and guts

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When Tom Cruise was on Oprah, he expressed his love for Katie with a lot of gusto.

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sleazy adj.

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questionable; creepy; not trustworthy

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That guy is sleazy. He's out with a different woman every night.

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pick-up line n.

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something you say to initiate a conversation with someone you're attracted to

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My friend Luke has the best pick-up lines. He always meets girls when he goes out.

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make the move v.

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initiate a conversation; ask for a phone number; ask out

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I waited all night for that cute guy to make the move but he never did.

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acknowledges v.

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expresses recognition; shows that they notice

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He never even acknowledges my presence. I don't think he likes me at all.

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Gesundheit expr.

Definition

what Germans say when someone sneezes, also commonly used in the US.

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When someone sneezes I say Gesundheit but I don't think I'm pronouncing it right.

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date back v.

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started; originated

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Some of the plants in Southern Oregon date back to the ice age.

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reflect v.

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represent; show

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I don't think the cover of the that magazine reflects its content. There's a sexy woman on the cover, but most of the articles are about politics.

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customary adj.

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usual; traditional; what most people do

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In a restaurant, it is customary to tip the server 15 to 20 per cent.

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out of luck expr.

Definition

out of options; have no other choices

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If you're here for the new iPhone, you're out of luck. We just sold the last one.

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funny adj.

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unique; quirky; interesting

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He has a funny smile.

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ignore v.

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don't pay attention to; pretend something doesn't exist; don't acknowledge

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How can he just ignore me? I thought we were in love!

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my feelings are hurt expr.

Definition

I feel bad or sad; it feels bad; it doesn't feel good

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Janine said she'd call me when she was in town, but I never heard from her. My feelings are hurt. I feel like she didn't want to see me.

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snail mail n.

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slang for regular, physical mail

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This requires a signature so I'll either have to fax it or send it snail mail.

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lost art expr.

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a practice or ability that has been forgotten or is not done very often anymore

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As people start to eat out more and more, cooking is becoming a lost art.

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love letter n.

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romantic letter; message from someone who loves you

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My husband still sends me love letters even though we've been married for 10 years.

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hand-written adj.

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written by hand; not typed

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My grandma sends me a hand-written letter once a month.

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impersonal adj.

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not personal or intimate

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I think text messaging is the most impersonal way to communicate.

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handwriting n.

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the way a person's letters are formed on a written page

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My sister has really good handwriting, so I always have address important letters for me.

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intimate adj.

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private, personal

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I keep the personal details of my life secret. I am not very intimate with most people.

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postage n.

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stamps you put on a letter to send it

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How much postage do I need to put on this package?

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vital adj.

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very important

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The sales department is a vital part of any company. Without them, money doesn't come in.

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tech-savvy adj.

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knows how to use technology and computers

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My mom isn't very tech-savvy. She has a hard time using email!

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stick around expr.

Definition

stay

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I wish that you could stick around a little longer. I would love to visit with you some more.

I wanted to stick around and listen to your band play, but I was too tired and had to go home.

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landslide n.

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an overwhelming win in an election

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After her opponent was convicted of a crime, she won by a landslide.

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polls n.

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surveys; questionnaires designed to reveal general opinions

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The polls show that the election will be very close.

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favored adj.

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expected to win

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The Minnesota Vikings are favored over the Green Bay Packers.

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social network n.

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websites where you add friends like Ebaby!, Friendster, Facebook, MySpace, Hi5

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More and more people are meeting their spouses on social networks.

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campaign n.

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the group of people/events that are formed to get someone elected in politics

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His campaign is really organized. They have put on some great parties and raised a lot of money.

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do or die expr.

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a very urgent and important situation

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Well, team, the game is almost over and we're about to lose, so it's do or die!

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political party n.

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a formal group that nominates candidates to run for office

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Some countries have elected officials from dozens of political parties while others typically choose from only two.

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over the top expr.

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excessive, extreme, or exaggerated

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"Jeff's Halloween costume this year is _*over the top*_. He's going to dress up as an alien astronaut. He made the whole costume himself and it took him 4 months!"

"I don't like New Orleans. It's way too _*over the top*_ for me. I can't handle all of those people in the streets. It's fun to see on TV, but I wouldn't want to go there."

"The Rock's latest movie is totally _*over the top*_. It's a great action movie, but it goes a bit too far sometimes."

"Natasha always has fun parties, but her birthday party last week was _*over the top*_. There were hundreds of people there and all of them were acting totally crazy!"

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irrelevant adj.

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not important or significant

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Casey's ideas are always so irrelevant, he never helps us with our group projects.

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pomp and circumstance n.

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spectacular celebration

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The ceremony honoring the soldiers had a lot of pomp and circumstances.

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waste of money expr.

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money spent foolishly

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Don't buy that juicer, it's a waste of money.

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anticipate v.

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await, look forward to

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I'm really anticipating my birthday this year.

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royal family n.

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monarchy; king, queen, and their relatives

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The Swedish royal family lives modestly despite their position.

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train n.

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part of a long gown that drags behind the woman on the ground

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For my wedding dress, I want a huge train!

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tiara n.

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crown usually worn by royalty

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The princess wore a beautiful emerald tiara to the ball.

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pageantry n.

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elaborate ceremony

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I don't want a lot of pageantry at my wedding, I want it to be simple.

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at the crack of dawn expr.

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very early in the morning

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Rebecca gets up at the crack of dawn every morning to go running before work.

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deal with v.

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live through something bad or annoying; bear, cope

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I don't mind the long drive through the desert, but I'm not willing to deal with the heat.

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to each their own expr.

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everyone ought to do what they think is right for themselves

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The world would be a better place if everyone were a vegetarian, but to each their own.

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biological clock n.

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natural signal your body sends you that it's time to get pregnant

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My sister is only twenty but her biological clock has already started ticking; she really wants a baby.

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urge n.

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strong desire or impulse

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I suddenly have an urge for some chocolate.

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bloated adj.

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swollen, too full

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Eating heavy foods makes me feel sick and bloated.

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throw up v.

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to vomit, to barf, to get sick

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I got really sick after eating that food last night. I had to throw up three times.

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it's not for me expr.

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I'm not interested in it, I don't want it

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I know you love sky-diving, but extreme sports just aren't for me.

Jessica doesn't eat meat. It's just not for her.

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trimester n.

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one of the three, three-month periods of pregnancy

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Sarah is so thin, you couldn't even tell she was pregnant until she was almost in her third trimester.

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queasy adj.

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nauseous, having an upset stomach

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My dad gets queasy if he rides on a rollercoaster.

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morning sickness n.

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upset stomach associated with pregnancy

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My mother had morning sickness the whole time she was pregnant with me.

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came out of the blue expr.

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was completely unexpected; came out of nowhere

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The announcement that the company was going out of business came out of the blue.

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icebreaker n.

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something you do to get to know someone better

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At the party, we played a bunch of icebreaker games and then we knew each other a lot better.

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grow up expr.

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get older

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I did a lot of growing up in college. I'm much more mature now.

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in the mood expr.

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when you want to do something

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I'm in the mood to eat ice cream. It would taste so nice on a hot day like today.

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outgoing adj.

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very friendly, open to meeting new people

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My friend Lucy is very outgoing. She is always making new friends everywhere she goes.

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rule n.

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something you must do

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My parents didn't give me a lot of rules when I was growing up; I had plenty of freedom.

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layover n.

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a period where you wait between two connecting flights

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My layover was in New York, so I went to the city to check it out.

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confined adj.

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cramped, stuck in a small space

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I don't like being confined in an airplane for too long.

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fast friends n.

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when you become friends with someone very quickly

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Jan and I met in kindergarten and became fast friends.

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creepy n.

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scary, weird

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I heard these creepy noises last night. Do you think it might have been a ghost?

I saw this freaky dude at the store wearing a bathrobe.

I heard these creepy noises last night. Do you think it might have been a ghost?   his eyes followed me

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JOB INTERVIEW

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next step expr.

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something you do after you've finished something else

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After you have decided that you want to buy a car, the next step is research different kinds of cars.

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asset n.

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a benefit, an advantage, a resource

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Julie's beatiful singing voice will be a great asset to the jazz band.

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specifically adv.

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to be very precise and specific; to pay attention to detail in your actions

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You said that you hated that movie. What part did you specifically not like?

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industry n.

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a specific area of business such as banking or manufacturing

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Martin always wanted to work in the financial industry.

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bring to the table expr.

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to offer; to have a great skill that can be used

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The best thing that Ryan brings to the table in this partnership is a great deal of money.

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post v.

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to make familiar; to make information public

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I want to post an engagement announcement in the paper next week.

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feedback n.

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responses; information, thoughts and feelings generated in response to something

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After he hears your idea for the project and looks at your proposal, he will give you his feedback.

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bits and pieces expr.

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parts, snippets; several little bits of something

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I could only hear bits and pieces of the conversation, but it sounded like Max was very angry.

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COME TO AMERICA

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opportunity n.

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a chance; an option; a good thing one has the possibility of participating in

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After college, young people have the opportunity to get a job and start making money. They can really do anything they want.

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abroad n.

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out of the country

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Studying abroad is very fun because you can meet people from other places.

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by leaps and bounds expr.

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by a lot

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My fitness level has improved by leaps and bounds ever since I quit smoking.

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immersed adj.

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covered, surroundeed by

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I was immersed in water when I finally heard my dad calling my name.

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first-hand adj.

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personal experience

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I have first-hand knowledge of what it's like eo live in another country. I lived in Germany for two years!

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no doubt crossed your mind expr.

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surely been thought about

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It no doubt crossed the burglars mind to turn around and go home, but he broke in anyway.

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cookbook n.

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book with recipes in it that helps you cook

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I want to try a new recipe tonight from one of my cookbooks.

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chop v.

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cut roughly

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My husband always chops the onions for me when I make dinner.

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takeout expr.

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food that is taken from a restaurant to be eaten somewhere else

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Let's get takeout tonight. I don't feel like sitting in a restaurant right now and I definitely don't want to cook.

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chore n.

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something you have to do

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I don't want to clean the bathroom. It's such a chore!

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chef n.

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a professional cook in a fancy restaurant

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The restaurant on the corner just got a new chef. You should try the pasta now. It's incredible!

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whip up v.

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make

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I love to whip up cookies when there are children around.

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dice v.

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cut finely; cut into small pieces

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I don't like big pieces of garlic so I always try to dice it very small.

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fast-paced adj.

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moving quickly; speedy and hectic

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The match between Venus and Serena Williams was fast-paced. You had to pay attention because things were happening so fast.

The match between Venus and Serena Williams was fast-paced. You had to pay attention because things were happening so fast.

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saute v.

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fry in a small amount of butter or oil

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I always saute mushrooms and onions together before I put them into my pasta.

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in a rut expr.

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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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