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ego n.

Definition

self-image

Example

Man, my coach has such an inflated ego. He thinks he's the greatest thing to ever happen to basketball.

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social networking n.

Definition

making acquaintances for social and/or business benefits

Example

If you want to make it as an actress, you have to know all the right people. You really have to be good at social networking.

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spectacle n.

Definition

a strange or entertaining public event

Example

It was such a spectacle to see the party in Times Square. There was a concert and lots of people.

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frankly adv.

Definition

honestly; to tell the truth

Example

Frankly, I think Brad is still in love with Jennifer.

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narcissism n.

Definition

self-indulgence; obsession with the self; the belief that you are the center of the universe

Example

A lot of rock stars are serious narcissists who only think about themselves.

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addicted v.

Definition

obsessed, always needing, always wanting, unable to stop needing

Example

My dad is addicted to smoking cigarettes. I wish he could stop smoking, because it's very bad for him.

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put yourself out there expr.

Definition

present yourself; let yourself be known

Example

I love this columnist. Everything he writes is really personal. He really just puts himself out there.

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nauseating v.

Definition

causing you to want to throw up

Example

Oh man, that couple is all over each other in public all the time. It's really nauseating.

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nobodies n.

Definition

people who aren't famous or important

Example

I thought there were going to be a lot of important people at the party but it turned out to be a bunch of nobodies.

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predicate v.

Definition

based

Example

The young singer predicated his behavior on his love for Ozzy Osborne and passion for madness.

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on the flip side n.

Definition

the other side of that point; reverse, opposite

Example

The flip side of making a lot of money is paying a lot of taxes.

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body language n.

Definition

non-verbal communication, saying things with your body

Example

He didn't say anything, but you could tell from his body language that he was angry.

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down adj.

Definition

up for it; into it; supportive of it

Example

I want to order a pizza. Are you down?

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fronts n.

Definition

masks, boasts, fake personalities

Example

All night she put on fronts to try to seem more like the people at the party.

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tomboy n.

Definition

a girl who acts like a guy

Example

Now I wear dresses all the time and act really girlie, but when I was younger I used to be a total tomboy. I spent all my time playing sports and getting dirty with my brothers!

My little sister is a total tomboy. She's always trying to wrestle me!

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opposite sex n.

Definition

men if you are a woman, and women if you are a man

Example

The opposite sex remained mystery to him. Would he ever fall in love?

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platonic adj.

Definition

not sexual, just friendly

Example

At first our relationship was purely platonic, just friends, but later we fell in love.

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significant other n.

Definition

girlfriend or boyfriend, husband or wife

Example

This is Jane and her significant other, Rob.

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put a lid on it expr.

Definition

silence, stop talking about it

Example

OK you're in love. I get it. Now put a lid on it and stop telling me about your boyfriend!

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sob story n.

Definition

a sad, usually over-dramatic story

Example

He came in here and gave me a sob story about losing his job and I had no choice but to help him.

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minority n.

Definition

the smaller, less popular group

Example

I know I'm in the minority, but I just don't have any interest in reading a Harry Potter or seeing any of the movies.

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grand n.

Definition

a thousand dollars

Example

That car cost me 10 grand! Can you believe it? That's really expensive.

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in full expr.

Definition

completely, all the way

Example

Unless I can trust you in full, this bank robbery is never going to work.

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air miles n.

Definition

free airline tickets given to credit card customers

Example

I just went to visit my parents in New York and it didn't cost a dime because I used my air miles.

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statement n.

Definition

a printed record of financial activity

Example

To prove he was stealing money from the business, police checked his bank statements.

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in the black expr.

Definition

above zero dollars; making a profit

Example

Any new business can't really plan to be in the black right away.

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cycle v.

Definition

go in circles, recur

Example

Fashion seems to be on a cycle. Every few years bell-bottoms come back!

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max out v.

Definition

charge to the limit

Example

Every year at Christmas, I max out my credit cards. It's a very bad habit.

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beyond your means expr.

Definition

spending more than you earn

Example

It's tempting to live beyond your means when you're young, but it can get you into trouble later.

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polls n.

Definition

surveys; questionnaires designed to reveal general opinions

Example

The polls show that the election will be very close.

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bin n.

Definition

container

Example

The bar was so busy it had to empty the recycling bin twice that night.

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environmentally conscious adj.

Definition

one who is worried about the environment and interested in protecting it

Example

For a mining company, they are very environmentally conscious.

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digging around v.

Definition

to look for something in a pile of something else

Example

He's been digging around in the closet for hours, but he still can't find the shoes he's looking for.

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heartbroken adj.

Definition

sad because of a failed romance

Example

After her divorce she was heartbroken for years.

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pot n.

Definition

slang for marijuana

Example

My parents are mad at my brother because they caught him smoking pot.

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hard up expr.

Definition

in desperate need of

Example

The kids in the small town were really hard up for something fun to do.

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fishing v.

Definition

looking for something and taking it out of something else

Example

Fish out all the CDs without cases before we go to sell them. They won't buy those.

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stressed out expr.

Definition

worried, over-worked

Example

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

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kombucha n.

Definition

a really healthy drink

Example

She drank kombucha every day and survived cancer.

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cash in v.

Definition

to trade something for money

Example

He was doing well at the casino, so he decided to cash in his chips and leave.

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charges n.

Definition

crimes for which a person is being investigated or tried

Example

With this new DNA evidence which indicates that I am innocent, the court is sure to drop the charges.

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terminally ill adj.

Definition

sick and going to die

Example

My grandmother has been terminally ill for almost 10 years, but she keeps haning in there, bless her!

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acquit v.

Definition

to be released by a court; to be found to be not guilty of a crime

Example

OJ Simpson was acquitted even though most people believe he is guilty of murder.

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suicide n.

Definition

killing yourself

Example

Poison is one of the most popular ways to commit suicide.

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physician n.

Definition

medical doctor

Example

My cousin Robert is trying to become a physician, but he still has a lot of schooling to complete.

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euthanasia n.

Definition

assisted suicide; when a doctor helps someone die

Example

Doctor Jack Kevorkian brought euthanasia to the mainstream by helping a patient die in the late '90s.

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you go v.

Definition

you die

Example

You never know when you're going to to go. You could be as healthy as a horse today and drop dead tomorrow.

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public opinion n.

Definition

what the majority of the people think

Example

Public opinion can be quite fickle. People will love a politician one minute and hate him or her the next.

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Scot free expr.

Definition

completely unpunished and unharmed

Example

I can't believe Ryan got caught driving drunk and just got off scot-free.

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controversial adj.

Definition

a topic on which not everyone agrees; something that offends some people

Example

It's funny to me how controversial nudity on television is, because I'm not bothered by it at all.

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movers n.

Definition

people you hire to pack up your stuff and move it

Example

One time I hired these movers in Brooklyn, Eddie and Eddy, and they broke all my stuff and threatened me with violence!

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low-brow adj.

Definition

not intellectual; commonplace and cheap

Example

Sometimes I like low-brow humor because it doesn't require me to think.

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drag expr.

Definition

something that is not interesting, fun, or good

Example

I have never been interested in math, so math class was always a drag for me.

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house hunt v.

Definition

to search for a place to live

Example

Our lease is up in about 6 weeks, so I guess it's time to start house hunting.

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close v.

Definition

when you sign your final papers for a house loan

Example

We will close on our house next week! I am so excited to own a house!

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junk n.

Definition

stuff that isn't valuable

Example

I don't ever worry about getting robbed because all I've got is a bunch of junk.

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drag one's feet v.

Definition

to resist; go about something slowly and without enthusiasm

Example

I really want to move forward on the project but my partner keeps dragging his feet.

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count v.

Definition

be important, worth consideration

Example

I don't worry too much about money because all that counts is if you're happy.

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down the road expr.

Definition

in the future

Example

When I was in high school, I was always thinking about my life down the road. I wanted to be a doctor, so I took lots of science classes.

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inventory n.

Definition

a catalog and count of objects

Example

The worst thing about being a bartender was that every night I had to take inventory and count all the beer bottles.

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salary n.

Definition

how much you are paid at your job

Example

I left that job and am looking for one with a higher salary.

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make it up to v.

Definition

correct a wrong you did to someone

Example

I'm so sorry I wrecked your car. I'll make it up to you somehow, I promise.

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gift exchange n.

Definition

when you give someone a gift and he or she gives one to you

Example

My boyfriend and I had our gift exchange a week before Christmas because he's going to be out of town for the holiday.

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pressure n.

Definition

stress, tension

Example

My parents put a lot of pressure on me to do well in school. If I get a poor grade, they get really mad.

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greeting card n.

Definition

a card sent to a person to express something (greeting cards are most often sent on holidays and birthdays)

Example

My grandmother always sends me a greeting card on my birthday.

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size up v.

Definition

examine, see how much something is worth or how well it's doing

Example

I found a car I might want online. I'm going to go size it up and see if I want it or not.

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live up to v.

Definition

to be as promised

Example

Wally lived up to all the bad things I'd heard about him and then some.

The band is getting so much attention that it will be hard for them to live up to the hype.

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overboard adv.

Definition

to an extreme, overdone, too much

Example

I think you went overboard with the perfume. I can barely breathe because you smell so strongly.

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nouveau adj.

Definition

new, fashionable

Example

A nouveau clothing store just opened in my neighborhood. They have really weird stuff!

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screenplay n.

Definition

a story written for the screen; the script for a movie

Example

I'm going to take a screenplay-writing class and see if I sell my writing in Hollywood.

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weirded out expr.

Definition

bothered, disturbed

Example

Don't make that ugly face like that. It weirds me out.

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freaked her out expr.

Definition

made her feel funny or weird

Example

When you came to the party in that costume, my mom got scared. You freaked her out.

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ex n.

Definition

ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend; former lover, spouse or partner

Example

I saw my ex at the mall yesterday.

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secure adj.

Definition

confident, sure that nothing will go wrong

Example

I don't mind that my boyfriend goes dancing without me. I'm very secure about our relationship.

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hard on expr.

Definition

difficult for

Example

His sister's death was really hard on him. He became very depressed.

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put aside v.

Definition

forget about; not be bothered by

Example

We all have to work together, so let's put aside our differences and get the job done.

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get in touch v.

Definition

contact, reach by phone or mail

Example

Get in touch with me when you get to town. I'll show you around.

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I can see that expr.

Definition

what you're saying makes sense to me

Example

He said there aren't many opportunities for him here so he had to go. And I can see that. He just didn't fit in here.

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stigma n.

Definition

shame, dishonor

Example

To some degree, there's still a stigma attached to being a single mother.

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by the same token expr.

Definition

using the same reasoning I just used

Example

I don't like scary movies because I don't like feeling scared, and by the same token I don't enjoy roller coasters either.

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stretches of highway expr.

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long sections of a road (a highway is a road that usually takes one from one city to another)

Example

There are some stretches of highway in Wyoming that almost nobody ever drives on.

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road trip expr.

Definition

a trip taken in a car, a vacation made up of driving from one place to another

Example

Let's take a road trip down to San Francisco. That would be really fun!

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barren adj.

Definition

desolate, dull, not able to grow anything

Example

Arizona is very barren. It's mostly desert.

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miserable adj.

Definition

causing unhappiness, causing discomfort, distressful

Example

I've been feeling miserable ever since my girlfriend broke up with me.

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windshield n.

Definition

glass window on the front of a car

Example

I like the way the windshield looks on the new BMW. It's a really cool car.

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hung out expr.

Definition

spent time with; spent time somewhere without doing anything specific

Example

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rough adj.

Definition

difficult, not easy; not fun to endure; not fun to do

Example

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sunburn n.

Definition

when your skin turns red and/or blisters from being in the sun too long

Example

My brother always gets sunburned in the summer. He stays out in the sun for too long.

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hundred degrees expr.

Definition

100 degrees Fahrenheit (about 38 degrees Celsius)

Example

It was almost a hundred degrees yesterday. I really hope it's not that hot today.

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open road expr.

Definition

a road without an end; a road that can be taken to many different destinations (people often talk about how the open road gives them a feeling of freedom and opportunity)

Example

I love getting out on the open road and just driving wherever it takes me. Sometimes I drive for a couple of hours, other times for a couple of days.

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rolled down expr.

Definition

opened, lowered (usually just for car windows)

Example

It was really hot in the car, so I rolled down the windows to let some air in.

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drenched v.

Definition

soaked through with water, completely wet

Example

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mile n.

Definition

measure of distance (1 Mile = 1.60900 Kilometers)

Example

My house is about 20 miles from the airport.

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A.C. n.

Definition

air conditioning (system that keeps air inside a building cool)

Example

My dad's office has AC, so I like to go there when it's too hot outside.

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over it expr.

Definition

no longer bothered by it

Example

I hang out with my ex now. It's not weird anymore because we're both totally over it.

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change of heart n.

Definition

reversal in attitude or opinion, change in the way one thinks

Example

I had change of heart in regard to the tickets. You can have them. I don't want to go to the Mandy Moore concert anymore.

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stuck in your head expr.

Definition

when you can't stop hearing a tune in your mind

Example

I've had the worst song stuck in my head all day!

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text messages n.

Definition

typed out words sent from phone to phone

Example

It'll be too loud to talk so send me a text message when you get to the show and I'll come out and find you.

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stoop n.

Definition

steps in front of a building

Example

Let's sit on the stoop and smoke.

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cliques n.

Definition

exclusive groups of friends; small group of people who only hang out with each other

Example

When I was in high school, the swimmers and their girlfriends were the hottest clique in school.

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drama n.

Definition

a situation, or series of events involving interesting or intense conflicts of forces or emotions

Example

Julia's life is full of drama – she's always either breaking up with someone or fighting with one of her friends. It's crazy!

Julia's life is full of drama – she's always either breaking up with someone or fighting with one of her friends. It's crazy!

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in the mix expr.

Definition

part of something

Example

With a new drummer in the mix, the band sounded better than ever.

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in that case n.

Definition

as for that situation

Example

A: Would you go to the

concert if we paid for your ticket?

B: In that case I would, but otherwise

I can't.

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interested v.

Definition

attracted to, interested in dating

Example

I don't know, he does come in to the place you work a lot. I think he might be interested.

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