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What does the phrase 'put up with' mean?
What does the phrase 'put up with' mean?
Which term best describes the combination of characteristics that form an individual's character?
Which term best describes the combination of characteristics that form an individual's character?
What is a significant reason for recycling materials?
What is a significant reason for recycling materials?
What does it mean to 'remain calm'?
What does it mean to 'remain calm'?
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How is a 'refund' best described?
How is a 'refund' best described?
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What does the term 'blow up' mean?
What does the term 'blow up' mean?
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Which of the following best describes someone who is 'demanding'?
Which of the following best describes someone who is 'demanding'?
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What does 'bring up' refer to in conversation?
What does 'bring up' refer to in conversation?
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How can 'extraordinary' be best defined?
How can 'extraordinary' be best defined?
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What does it mean to 'get away with' something?
What does it mean to 'get away with' something?
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Study Notes
Words with Definitions
- age (n): the length of time a person or thing has existed.
- all of a sudden: suddenly, unexpectedly.
- all on (your) own: alone, without help.
- all over the place: everywhere.
- behind: at the back of something.
- bell: a device that makes a ringing sound, often used to signal.
- blow up (v): to explode or cause something to explode.
- bold: showing courage; confident.
- bring up: to mention or introduce a topic in conversation.
- burst into tears: to suddenly start crying.
- calculate: to work out something mathematically.
- check out (v): to look at or examine something; to leave a hotel.
- collector: a person who collects objects as a hobby.
- come first: to be more important than other things; to win a competition.
- debt: money owed to someone.
- demanding (adj): requiring a lot of effort, attention, or resources.
- determine: to decide or conclude after reasoning.
- development: the process of growth or progress.
- disagreement: difference of opinion.
- discovery: finding something unknown.
- dishonest: not honest; deceitful.
- dislike (v): to not like something or someone.
- dramatic: exciting, emotional, or unexpected.
- either way: regardless of which of two choices is chosen.
- extraordinary: very unusual or remarkable.
- findings: results or conclusions reached after an investigation.
- fit (adj): in good health, especially from regular exercise.
- focus (n): main point of interest.
- get away with: to escape punishment.
- give up: to stop trying; to surrender.
- go out: to leave one's home to attend a social event.
- grown-up (n): an adult.
- hold up (v): to delay; to raise.
- hurry up: to move or act quickly.
- identical: exactly the same in every detail.
- immoral: not conforming to accepted moral standards.
- in actual fact: in reality; really.
- issue (n): an important topic or problem for debate.
- knowledge: information, understanding, or skills gained through experience or education.
- lively: full of life and energy.
- log on: to access computer or system.
- make sense: to be logical or understandable.
- misunderstand: to fail to understand correctly.
- mix up (v): to confuse one thing with another.
- modest: humble; not showing excessive pride.
Additional Words (Page 2)
- mystery: something difficult or impossible to understand.
- nevertheless: in spite of that; however.
- not believe (your) ears: to be very surprised by something.
- on a diet: following a plan to eat less or particular kinds of food.
- on the one hand, on the other hand: used to contrast two different points.
- personality: combination of characteristics that form an individual.
- put up with: to tolerate something unpleasant.
- reason (n): explanation for something.
- reassure: to make someone feel less worried.
- recycle: to process materials for reuse.
- refund (n): money returned to a payer.
- relationship: the way in which two or more people are connected.
- remain calm: peaceful.
- research (n): detailed study of a subject.
- rob (v): to steal from someone or somewhere.
- rub out: to erase something written or drawn.
- salary: regular payment for employment.
- show up: to appear or arrive.
- sidewalk: path for pedestrians.
- significant: important or meaningful.
- similarity: resemblance between two or more things.
- sound angry: seem or appear angry.
- special offer: temporary discount or promotion.
- split up (v): to separate or break into parts; end a relationship.
- strangely enough: in a surprising or unusual way.
- sum up: summarize briefly.
- take a risk: do something dangerous.
- tie up: to secure something tightly.
- tip (n): advice; extra money for service.
- to start with: initially.
- uncomfortable: not relaxed or at ease.
- undressed: not wearing clothes.
- unemployed: without a job.
- unexpected: not anticipated.
- unknown: not known or familiar.
- unpack: remove things from a suitcase.
- weakness: lack of strength; flaw.
- wear out: become useless due to overuse.
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