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to top it off expr.

Definition

to finish, complete, add to

Example

First he was mean to me, then he borrowed my car without asking and to top it off, he didn't even put gas in it!

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jerk n.

Definition

a mean person; a rude person; a careless or thoughtless person

Example

You are such a jerk! You should be nicer to people.

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cheapskate n.

Definition

someone who doesn't spend money or does everything cheaply

Example

My dad is a cheapskate. For my birthday, he only gave me five bucks!

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crappy adj.

Definition

vulgar slang for of poor quality, bad

Example

You always hear hospital food is crappy, but when I was in the hospital, I thought the food wasn't that bad.

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souvenir n.

Definition

something you take to remember a time or place

Example

I got this t-shirt in New York as a souvenir of my visit.

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old school adj.

Definition

from the recent past; something that comes back into style within the same generation

Example

When I was a kid, I got a t-shirt that said 'Hawaii 85'. Now that shirt is cool to wear 'cause it's so old school.

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initials n.

Definition

the first letters of a person's name; the first letters of a group of words

Example

His real name is Earl James, but everone calls him by his intitials: EJ.

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locket n.

Definition

a necklace that holds a picture in it

Example

Her husband died years ago, but she always wears a locket with his photo inside.

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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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camcorder n.

Definition

a small video camera

Example

Bring the camcorder when you come visit. We might want to make some home movies!

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seasick adj.

Definition

sick from the motion of a boat

Example

I got seasick when we were on the boat and I threw up.

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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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cruise n.

Definition

a scenic trip on a boat

Example

My parents went on a cruise in Alaska and saw polar bears and penguins.

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queasy adj.

Definition

nauseous, having an upset stomach

Example

My dad gets queasy if he rides on a rollercoaster.

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deck n.

Definition

the top of a boat, the part where you can look out over the water

Example

After dinner, there will be starlight dancing on the deck.

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vessel n.

Definition

a boat or ship

Example

It was raining really hard out at sea and we almost collided with another vessel!

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loose your cookies v.

Definition

slang for to vomit or throw up

Example

Oh man, that movie was pretty intense. I almost lost my cookies a couple of times.

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throw up v.

Definition

to vomit, to barf, to get sick

Example

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

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bistro n.

Definition

a small, moderately priced restaurant

Example

If I opened a restaurant, it would be a French bistro with good crepes.

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whale watching v.

Definition

going to a point on the coast or out in a boat to watch whales dive out of the ocean

Example

Have you ever been whale watching? It's amazing to see these giant animals shooting out of the water!

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exclusive adj.

Definition

when two people only date each other

Example

He wanted to be exclusive but she wasn't ready. She wanted to keep seeing other people.

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overkill adj.

Definition

too much

Example

The radio stations play that new U2 song every hour. It's just overkill.

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make up v.

Definition

get over a fight

Example

Look, you and your brother are going to have make up. We cannot have you not speaking to each other over a silly argument!

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cope v.

Definition

deal with something hard

Example

I don't usually drink, but when my brother died, I had to get drunk to cope.

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grudge n.

Definition

a grievance; staying angry with someone

Example

Michael holds a grudge. He will never forget that time you upset him.

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harbor v.

Definition

hold in your mind

Example

He harbored resentment for him for years after the disagreement, although he never said anything to anyone about it.

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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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bonkers adj.

Definition

adjective

Example

Yeah, that girl's cute, but she's totally bonkers. You don't want anything to do with her.

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flipped out v.

Definition

got very angry

Example

When I crashed my dad's car, he flipped out.

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all up in expr.

Definition

slang for intimately involved in

Example

Why is that guy all up in your business? He should leave you alone.

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doomed adj.

Definition

destined for a bad outcome; facing an inevitably tragic end

Example

In feel like I'm doomed to spend my life alone. I just can't make a relationship work.

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cynical adj.

Definition

pessimistic; believing the worst

Example

Many Americans have become cynical about politics. They just don't trust the government to take care of their best interests.

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stomach v.

Definition

bear; endure; tolerate

Example

I hate zoos. I can't stomach seeing animals in cages.

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deals with v.

Definition

handles; addresses

Example

I don't like how he deals with his anger. He always yells. It scares me!

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hurt adj.

Definition

emotionally distressed; in anguish

Example

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

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cheating v.

Definition

being with someone other than your boyfriend or girlfriend sexually

Example

If I ever found out my boyfriend was cheating on me, I would end the relationship immediately.

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fess up v.

Definition

confess; admit; tell the truth

Example

I know Justin stole my necklace but he won't fess up.

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school n.

Definition

belief; opinion; philosophy

Example

I'm of the school that taking breaks makes you a more productive worker.

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wiggle room expr.

Definition

flexibility; opportunity to question expectations

Example

Is the deadline really Friday or de we have some wiggle room?

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bound to adj.

Definition

likely to; surely will

Example

If you go to a zoo, you're bound to see tigers. Almost every zoo has at least a couple of them.

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ONLY CHILD

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sensitive adj.

Definition

touchy; awkward; difficult to talk about

Example

Abortion is a sensitive subject. It brings out people's emotions.

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at some point expr.

Definition

in the future; at a point in time; at a certain time

Example

At some point, you have to stop buying clothes. You already have too many.

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so to speak expr.

Definition

as they say; in a manner of speaking

Example

He's somewhat evangelical, so to speak, about his religion.

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only child n.

Definition

a child without siblings; a kid with no brothers or sisters

Example

I was an only child, but I hung out with my cousins a lot. They were like my brothers and sisters.

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kid n.

Definition

child

Example

When I was a kid my father used to carry me on his back.

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fair share expr.

Definition

enough; plenty

Example

We've had our fair share of snow this year. I'm ready for summer!

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the thing to do expr.

Definition

what is expected; what is perceived to be normal

Example

It seems like having a cell phone is the thing to do these days. Everybody has one.

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conscious choice n.

Definition

well considered decision; a choice made after much thought; not by accident

Example

I've made a conscious choice to live a simple life instead of collecting meaningless material items like a nice car or nice clothes.

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done adj.

Definition

finished; have had enough

Example

I've tried to stand by Reba but I'm done. Until she quits drinking, I don't want to be around her.

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talk show n.

Definition

a television or radio show in which a host interviews guests

Example

Michael is so funny. He should have his own talk show.

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wacko adj.

Definition

crazy, strange or weird

Example

You're totally wacko. I would never bungee jump.

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talking head n.

Definition

a television or radio host whose talk is annoying and empty

Example

I can't stand listening to a talking head like Rush Limbaugh. I don't what people like about him.

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in my head expr.

Definition

in my opinion, in my thoughts

Example

In my head radishes and carrots are the same thing, but I know they're not!

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addict n.

Definition

person who can't stop doing something

Example

My sister is a cigarette addict. She can't stop smoking.

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advent n.

Definition

invention, distribution

Example

Before the advent of email, business was a lot harder.

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right wing adj.

Definition

politically conservative

Example

Only in the last 100 years has the church become so associated with right wing politics.

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leftist adj.

Definition

politically liberal

Example

Some think Al Gore is pretty moderate and others think he's a leftist radical.

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technically adv.

Definition

in accordance with a strict interpretation of the rules

Example

It's hard to believe, but technically you don't have to pay rent if your kitchen sink is broken.

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to vent v.

Definition

to relieve frustration; to tell your problems to someone else

Example

I just needed to vent. Thanks for listening.

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A MIRACLE

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relieved adj.

Definition

no longer worried

Example

I was so relieved when the check came in the mail. I needed money so badly!

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amnesia n.

Definition

memory loss

Example

After being hit on the head she had amnesia and couldn't remember anything about her life.

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miracle n.

Definition

a great and unexplainable thing

Example

I thought I had lost my ring forever, but then one day there it was on the sidewalk! It was a miracle.

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come out of it expr.

Definition

wake up, return to normal

Example

She got really drunk and passed out. I'm not sure when she'll come out of it.

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altar n.

Definition

the raised area at the front of the church, a shelf or table that holds objects of worship

Example

The bride's father walked the bride down the aisle and to the altar.

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makeshift adj.

Definition

improvised, last minute

Example

He was able to build a makeshift radio to call for help.

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partner n.

Definition

boyfriend, girlfriend or spouse

Example

Have you met Ian's partner Andy? He's really sweet.

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make something up v.

Definition

tell a lie, invent a story

Example

He made up this whole story about being from Serbia. He's actually from New Jersey.

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means a lot expr.

Definition

is very important, is something you appreciate

Example

It means a lot to me that you are will to write a recommendation for me.

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essentially adj.

Definition

in truth, basically, at the root, in the end

Example

We are essentially driving all the way to California. We're not going to find a car to buy until we get there.

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book club n.

Definition

a group of people who read the same book, then gather together to discuss it

Example

My mom is a part of a book club that has been together for fifteen years.

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clogging n.

Definition

European folk dancing

Example

When I was a kid, my mom made me and my brothers take a clogging class.

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boring adj.

Definition

not fun, not interesting

Example

This is boring. I need something to do. Maybe I should go see a movie.

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get a life expr.

Definition

enjoy yourself, don't be boring

Example

All you ever do is study. You need to get a life. Let's go out and have fun!

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have no life expr.

Definition

be boring, uninteresting

Example

I mostly read a lot and hang out with my cat. I have no life.

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hobby n.

Definition

something you often do for fun

Example

My hobby has been fishing since I was a child. I've always loved to fish.

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homebrewing n.

Definition

making beer at home

Example

I think I might want to try homebrewing and see if I can make some good beer.

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BASE jumping n.

Definition

jumping off of something tall with a parachute

Example

I'm scared to jump out of a plane, but I like BASE jumping.

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busted v.

Definition

caught or discovered

Example

I got busted for drinking beer before I was 21 years old. A cop saw me and my friends drinking at a park.

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brand new adj.

Definition

unused, totally new

Example

I just bought a brand new car. It's so nice and shiny.

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SAYING GOODBYE

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get it over with v.

Definition

finish something as soon as possible

Example

I don't think I'm going to do well on the test, but I just want to get it over with.

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one-on-one adj.

Definition

one person speaking to or playing against another

Example

You think you're good at basketball? Let's see. Let's have a game of one on one."

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send off n.

Definition

celebration for someone leaving

Example

I just want to have a quiet goodbye, not a big send off.

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drawn out adj.

Definition

unnecessarily long

Example

The wedding was OK. The ceremony was really drawn out. It lasted four hours!

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deal with v.

Definition

live through something bad or annoying; bear, cope

Example

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

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abroad n.

Definition

out of the country

Example

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

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going away party n.

Definition

party for someone who is leaving

Example

Sarah is having a big going away party before she moves to China.

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fuss n.

Definition

trouble; bother; big deal

Example

Just relax, you don't need to make a fuss over me.

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slip away v.

Definition

leave quietly or sneakily

Example

Thomas slipped away before anyone had a chance to ask him about his engagement.

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handle v.

Definition

manage or deal with

Example

I don't know how to handle this guy. He doesn't do anything I ask of him.

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joke around expr.

Definition

tell jokes; be humorous and lighthearted

Example

I like to joke around at work even though my boss wants me to be more serious.

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coming right up expr.

Definition

coming very soon

Example

The waitress said our food is coming right up. I hope so because I'm very hungry!

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sombrero n.

Definition

a large hat made in Mexico

Example

Every Cinco Day Mayo holiday I wear a new sombrero.

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downside n.

Definition

bad part; negative side

Example

There were a lot of great things about living in Alaska, but there were many downsides too.

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shoot off expr.

Definition

launch; ignite

Example

I am going to shoot off my last firework at midnight.

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buddies n.

Definition

friends

Example

Me and my buddies are going to have a party on the Fourth of July.

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family holday expr.

Definition

a holiday that is usually spent with family

Example

Christmas is usually a family holiday, but this year I'm going to Hawaii with my friends.

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philosophy n.

Definition

idea about things; way to think about things

Example

My philosophy in life is that if you do good things, good things will happen to you.

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ex-patriated adj.

Definition

in another country

Example

I was born in Canada, but I've been ex-patriated for many years now.

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in advance expr.

Definition

beforehand; before

Example

I will sell my truck to you if you give me $500.00 in advance.

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Fourth of July pron.

Definition

the United States of America's Independence Day

Example

Many people get together and have a barbecue on Fourth of July.

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THE UGLY AMERICAN

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obnoxious adj.

Definition

loud, annoying, inconsiderate

Example

Jim has been really obnoxious lately. What's his problem?

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making out v.

Definition

kissing; being intimate

Example

His parents caught them making out in the back seat of the car.

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touristy adj.

Definition

attractive to tourists; a place with a lot of tourists; something that is popular among tourists

Example

I stayed in this touristy beach town on the Andaman Sea.

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inconsiderate adj.

Definition

self-concerned; not concerned with others or do not care about others

Example

She's really inconsiderate, if you ask me. She didn't even ask if we wanted something to drink, too.

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bumbling adj.

Definition

foolish, clumsy; naive

Example

You drank a little too much last night. You were like a bumbling idiot.

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reputation n.

Definition

perceived character of something; standing or status

Example

Duke University has a very good reputation, but it's not quite as good as Harvard's.

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controversial adj.

Definition

something that offends or promotes discussion; radical

Example

Views and opinions on world politics can be a controversial subject for some people.

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advocate v.

Definition

support or encourage

Example

I don't advocate drinking and driving.

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up in arms expr.

Definition

angry; upset about something

Example

The customers were up in arms at the restaurant because they were out of fish.

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behave v.

Definition

act; conduct yourself

Example

Sometimes he behaves like a four year old boy. He can be really immature sometimes.

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ran into expr.

Definition

saw someone by accident; found someone in public

Example

I ran into Steve at the mall yesterday. He said he got married!

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to read v.

Definition

perceive what someone is feeling or thinking

Example

She is a hard person to read. I never know what's on her mind.

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ring a bell expr.

Definition

cause someone to remember something

Example

When you asked me where your book was, I didn't remember. But you now saying it has a red cover rings a bell. I think it's in the bathroom.

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pissed adj.

Definition

angry; irked

Example

I'm really pissed that you never called me back.

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hot under the collar expr.

Definition

secretly very upset

Example

He's pretty hot under the collar about not getting the promotion.

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casually adv.

Definition

not formal, friendly, familiar

Example

Stephanie is casually letting Fred know that she would like to date him.

Fred was not comfortable working in a casual office environment, so he didn't work at our company for very long.

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misread v.

Definition

misunderstand someone's meaning; misinterpret someone's actions or mood

Example

I totally misread her. I thought she was angry, but she was just tired.

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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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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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double check v.

Definition

to make sure of something, check it again

Example

Will you double check if I locked the door? I can't remember.

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KEEPING IN TOUCH

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high school n.

Definition

secondary school for people from about 14-18 years old

Example

In high school, I had a lot of friends. Now that I'm older, I like to have just a couple of close friends.

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lose touch v.

Definition

not stay in contact; not keep in touch

Example

I don't think I'll ever lose touch with my best friend Gillian.

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middle school n.

Definition

school between elementary school and high school, for ages 10-13

Example

My family and I moved to Chicago when I was in middle school.

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keep in touch expr.

Definition

stay in contact

Example

I keep in touch with my parents by talking to them on the phone once a week.

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social networking website n.

Definition

online community; website where you meet people

Example

I don't belong to any social networking sites like Facebook or MySpace.

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stay in touch expr.

Definition

keep in contact, continue to communicate

Example

I think we should stay in touch while I'm gone. I'd like to know what's going on with you.

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in common expr.

Definition

a shared interest

Example

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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taste n.

Definition

preference; style

Example

He dresses quite well, but has very bad taste in shoes.

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bond v.

Definition

form an attachment to another person

Example

My brother and I bond over our love of video games.

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keep track expr.

Definition

follow, know about

Example

I always try to keep track of what my sister is up to, so that I don't miss any of the important events in her life.

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tiff n.

Definition

argument, disagreement, small fight

Example

The waiter got into a tiff with the customer because he was rude.

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convenient adj.

Definition

suspiciously fortunate

Example

Don't you think it's a little convenient that Jason left right before the fire alarm was pulled? I think he did it!

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overkill adj.

Definition

too much

Example

The radio stations play that new U2 song every hour. It's just overkill.

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in my face adj.

Definition

confrontational, bothersome

Example

This guy got all up in my face because I bumped into him on the street.

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getting on my nerves expr.

Definition

irritating me, bothering me, annoying me, making me angry, upsetting me

Example

My mom keeps calling me every day. Doesn't she understand that I'm in college? I don't need to talk to her all the time anymore. She's really _*getting on my nerves*_.

Jimmy is so annoying. He always puts his hand on my shoulder when he's talking to me. It really _*gets on my nerves*_.

Hey! Tell your dog to leave me alone! He keeps sniffing me and it's _*getting on my nerves*_.

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get along v.

Definition

work well together; be friendly with one another

Example

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

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biggie n.

Definition

big deal; important thing

Example

You don't have to apologize. It's no biggie.

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catch you later expr.

Definition

see you later, talk to you soon

Example

It was great running into you. Too bad I have to go to work now. Catch you later!

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bugging v.

Definition

bothering, annoying, repetitively asking

Example

You have been bugging me so much to go dancing. Do you want to go tonight?

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hassle n.

Definition

problem; burden

Example

It's a hassle to drive all the way there in traffic, so let's just take a taxi.

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social sites n.

Definition

social networks, Ebaby!, MySpace, Facebook, Hi5

Example

Do you have a profile on any of those social sites? I'm not sure if I like them yet.

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buzz n.

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interest from many people; topic on the minds of many people

Example

Michael Jackson's comeback tour is generating a lot of buzz.

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on top of it expr.

Definition

active, aware, paying attention, doing a good job

Example

I was worried it would be too much responsibility, but he's been really on top of it.

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down to expr.

Definition

those that aren't eliminated; all that's left

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It's down to me and one other person, so we'll see who gets the job.

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big deal expr.

Definition

an important thing

Example

Moving to Europe was a really big deal for me because it changed my life.

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the paper n.

Definition

short for the newspaper

Example

I always read the paper while I drink my coffee.

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made my day expr.

Definition

made my day happy, was the best thing that happened to me today

Example

Thanks for calling yesterday! It totally made my day.

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digest v.

Definition

think about or consider; absorb

Example

Give me a second to digest what you're saying.

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synthesize v.

Definition

combine, produce

Example

The scientist was able synthesize the rare chemical so it could be mass produced.

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voice n.

Definition

opinion, say in a matter

Example

You're going to decide this without us? We have no voice?

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friend to friend expr.

Definition

just between us, don't tell anyone else

Example

Well no one else knows yet, but I'll tell you, friend to friend, that I'll be moving soon.

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swinging v.

Definition

when you casually date more than one person

Example

Well, I'm not single but I'm not exactly in a relationship either. I guess you could say I'm a swinger.

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check in v.

Definition

make contact; see how someone is doing; explain to another person what's happening in one's life

Example

I hadn't heard from Pete for a while, so I went to his house to check in on him. He had been sick all week.

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serious adj.

Definition

when a relationship looks like it might end in marriage

Example

For a while we just dating and having fun, but things are serious now. We're moving in together soon.

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long-distance relationship n.

Definition

when two people who are dating live in different cities

Example

I used to date a guy who lived in another country and it was so hard. I don't think I'll ever do another long-distance relationship.

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space n.

Definition

personal time, time to yourself

Example

I don't think we should break up, I just need some space. Let's talk in a couple of days, OK?

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twenty-four seven expr.

Definition

all the time, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week

Example

I can't sleep! There are people outside my house making noise twenty-four seven!

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the grass is always greener expr.

Definition

short for the expression, 'the grass is always greener on the other side,' which means, 'you always want what you can't have'

Example

Whenever I'm in New York, I always wish I was in Madrid, and whenever I'm in Madrid, I always wish I was in New York. The grass is always greener, I guess.

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happy medium expr.

Definition

not too much, not too little, a good balance

Example

I didn't used to have a job, but now I work all the time. I need to find a happy medium.

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claustrophobic adj.

Definition

fear of small spaces; feeling trapped

Example

Please don't ask me to hide in the closet! I'm claustrophobic."

"I had to break up with her because the relationship was getting quite claustrophobic.

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spice things up expr.

Definition

try new things

Example

Let's spice things up tonight and go to a restaurant we've never been to before.

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wait a minute expr.

Definition

stop, hold on, I just realized something

Example

Wait a minute, haven't I met you before?

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work out v.

Definition

exercise, be physically active

Example

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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routine n.

Definition

a series of actions that can be repeated

Example

My morning routine is to wake up, take a shower, get dressed, eat a piece of toast and drive to work. I do the same thing pretty much every day.

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in a rut expr.

Definition

never doing anything new, being boring

Example

I've been in a rut all month and I haven't done anything fun.

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rerun n.

Definition

a repeated episode of a TV show

Example

I like to watch Friends reruns. They're on twice a day.

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go out v.

Definition

to do something outside of the home

Example

Let's go out tonight. I've really been wanting to see American Beauty.

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move on v.

Definition

stop caring about something

Example

It's sad that Mike's dog died, but he should move on. Maybe he can get a cat.

It's sad that Mike's dog died, but he should move on. Maybe he can get a cat.

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play that card expr.

Definition

try something; use an advantage

Example

He told the president of the company that his manager has a drinking problem. I can't believe he played that card.

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bummed expr.

Definition

sad, disappointed

Example

I was so bummed it rained last weekend. We were planning to go surfing.

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dump v.

Definition

break up with; end a relationship

Example

Julie is going to dump Rick tomorrow night.

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aftermath n.

Definition

the time after something bad happens

Example

In the aftermath of my parent's divorce, we had to try to figure out where we wanted to live. We couldn't decide if we wanted to stay with our mother or father.

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get over v.

Definition

not care about anymore

Example

I need to get over this crazy idea that I'm fat.

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pick up chicks expr.

Definition

meet women

Example

I got cool new car. I hope it will help me pick up chicks.

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prospects n.

Definition

people you might date

Example

I don't have a boyfriend right now, but I do have a few prospects.

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I bet expr.

Definition

I would guess; I think that probably; I assume

Example

I bet the Red Hot Chili Peppers are great in concert.

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break up v.

Definition

to end a relationship

Example

I think you should break up with your boyfriend. He's cheating on you!

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HIPPIES

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fond v.

Definition

to be into; to like

Example

I don't think the professor is very fond of me. She always averts her eyes when I try to talk to her.

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flower child n.

Definition

hippie; one who enjoys nature and casual sex

Example

Oh man, that girl is so hot but she's such a flower child. I don't know if I can keep up with that lifestyle.

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tie-dye adj.

Definition

a pattern of dying clothes in which a colorful, circular pattern is produced

Example

I learned how to tie-dye shirts using natural dyes at camp.

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bum trip n.

Definition

bad experience

Example

Man, I got lost 6 hours looking for the lake. It was such a bum trip.

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dig expr.

Definition

like, enjoy, appreciate

Example

"I like European techno music a lot. I definitely _*dig*_ _*Stereolab*_ and _*Air*_."

"I can tell that John _*dig*_s that girl because he is always talking about her."

"It's a good thing that I left that job because I really wasn't _*dig*_ging the situation. There were too many rumors and too much office gossip!"

"I really _*dig*_ Chinese food. It's by far my favorite."

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weed n.

Definition

slang for marijuana

Example

My buddy just got busted with some weed so he has to go to court.

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scared straight adj.

Definition

scared out of something; shown the error of your ways

Example

I used to use drugs occasionally but when one of my good friends died from an overdose, it scared me straight.

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my people n.

Definition

people like me; people from my culture

Example

I've recently gotten into my Jewish heritage and studying the history of my people.

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opt out v.

Definition

choose something different; stopped, quit

Example

My brother was in the military for four years, but at the end of his term he opted out rather than go back.

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attire n.

Definition

clothing; style of clothing

Example

Lately I've been into Western attire, cowboy boots and tight jeans.

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email blast n.

Definition

when you send one email to a lot of people at once

Example

She sent an email blast to all her friends to let them know her new address.

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optimistic adj.

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positive, hopeful

Example

Her ability to remain optimistic through her suffering was amazing.

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hit hard v.

Definition

badly affected, damaged

Example

The city wasn't hit hard by the hurricane, but the areas around it were destroyed.

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diagnose v.

Definition

determining the cause of a sickness or disease; identifying a sickness or disease

Example

The doctor diagnosed me with the flu.

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hit on v.

Definition

mention, talk about

Example

The speech might hit on economics, but it's mostly going to be about foreign policy.

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comes up v.

Definition

is spoken about or mentioned

Example

I know she's having a hard time with money so I'm not going to say something about it unless it comes up.

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get it v.

Definition

understand or comprehend; realize

Example

I don't get it. Why would Dale want to move to Alaska?

Don't you get it? He's just not into you.

Oh, now I get it. In English, the subject comes before the verb.

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get through this v.

Definition

survive something difficult, be OK

Example

I know it seems hard, but it's only zombies. I promise we're going to get through this.

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catch it early v.

Definition

notice an illness before it gets all that bad

Example

When you're getting a cold, if you catch it early and rest, it won't be very bad.

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beat v.

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win, conquer, overcome, defeat

Example

Missy was feeling like she might be getting sick, but she took a long nap and beat the sickness before it got her!

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