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bonding time

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(noun phrase): a time for creating a close relationship– Eating together with family is a great bonding time for everyone .

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drop off

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I just came over to drop off the DVDs you wanted

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dough (noun):

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informal for money – He didn’t have enough dough to buy the TV, so he borrowed money from his brother.

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spend yourself in a hole (idiom):

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spend too much that leads to heavy debt – Some people spend themselves in a hole because they can’t control their shopping habits.

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impulse (noun):

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a sudden desire– You can let your impulses to buy stuff get in the way of good common sense and judgement.

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take up

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(phrasal verb): begin or start– He has decided to take up cooking in his spare time

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court

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I just don’t want you having a heart attack running up and down the court.

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cut back on

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(phrasal verb): to reduce– I have to cut back on the fatty foods I’ve been eating

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cardiovascular system (noun):

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your body’s blood circulation system including your heart, veins, and arteries– Running at least 30 minutes a day helps improve your cardiovascular system.

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precinct

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: the office of a police department in a particular area– Let’s go down to the police precinct and report the burglary.

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prohibited

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(adjective): not permitted or allowed – Weapons of any kind are prohibited on the plane.

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turmoil

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(noun): a state of disorder, unrest, or confusion– Our family is in turmoil right now because of our parent’s divorce and the death of our sister.

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sustain

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(verb): keep yourself alive – You need a lot of water to sustain yourself in the hot desert sun.

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power outage

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power outage (noun): a period of time when you do not have electrical power – The power outage lasted over 10 hours, and we had to use flashlights and candles to see in the dark.

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purification

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(noun): the process of removing dirty parts from something (also a verb purify)– You really need to purify the water from the stream because it probably contains bacteria.

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murky

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(adjective): dark and dirty that is difficult to see through– The water that comes out of the kitchen faucet is really murky due to the fact that the city is working on some of the water lines in this area.

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bulky

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bulky (adjective): something difficult to carry because of its size– Your backpack is too bulky to carry easily in case of an emergency; you should remove some of the items and then repack it.

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nasty

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(adjective): having a bad smell, taste, or appearance– The food looked so nasty that I couldn’t bring myself to try it.

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unsanitary

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unsanitary (adjective): very dirty and unhealthy– The unsanitary conditions at the refugee camp were terrible, and nothing could be done until additional aid arrived.

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poncho

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(noun): a light coat made a one piece of material to protect you from wind and rain– I always carry a poncho in my backpack when I hike in case it starts to rain suddenly.

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be toast

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(noun, slang): be in a desperate or very difficult situation– If you don’t have supplies during a severe emergency, you’re toast, and no one will be there to help you.

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stir-crazy

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(adjective): very nervous or anxious– Many of the people at the shelter have been there for a week, and they are beginning to feel stir-crazy because they have nothing to do, and they don’t know their futures.

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wait out

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(phrasal verb): wait until something unpleasant finishes or passes– We should just wait out the storm before we attempt to cross the river.

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endure

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endure (verb): keep doing something unpleasant or difficult– I can’t endure my roommate’s cooking for another day. It’s terrible!

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faithful

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my faithful listeners

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fire extinguisher

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We had to use the fire extinguisher

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flour

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the ingredients, the sugars, the flour, the egg

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pinch

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pinch (noun): a small amount– The chicken might taste better if you add a pinch of salt and pepper.

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preheat

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preheat (verb): heat an oven or stove before you start cooking something– First, you should preheat the oven to 325 degrees before you start preparing the meal.

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batch

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batch (noun): a group of similar things, used also with baking cookies– I don’t think two batches of cookies will be enough to feed all of the guests at the party

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put away

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put away (verb): eat a large amount of food – The football team put away 20 pizzas after the game, and they were still hungry.

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work out

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work out (verb): end in a positive way – I really hope things work out for you after you graduate.

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across the street

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Mike and Megan from across the street

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irk

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(verb): someone or something that bothers you– It really irks me whenever a hotel room isn’t clean.

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nickel-and-dime

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(verb): take away someone’s money by making the person pay small amounts for something (also an adjective as in “a nickel-and-dime store”)– That hotel will nickel-and-dime you to death for every service they provide. It’s not worth staying there.

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be flustered

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(adjective): be in a bothered or confused state– The hotel guest was really flustered when I couldn’t figure out how to open his hotel room door.

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amenities

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(noun): things or services that make you comfortable – We chose this hotel because of the many amenities available to guests.

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I’ve had it

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(idiom): used to say that someone is tired or annoyed by something– My wife has had it with this hotel’s poor service, so we’ve decided to check out and go somewhere else.