Vocabulary

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n.
the general idea (of a discussion, situation, writing, etc.): The speaker gave many details and examples, but the ~ of her presentation was that the economy will get better soon.

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gist

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n. [C;U]
1 pl. rooms and other parts (restaurants, swimming pool, etc.), esp. in a hotel; lodgings: The ~s at that hotel are first-class.
2 arrangements made for s.o.: We had to make special ~s for food because our friend is a vegetarian.

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accommodation

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to put products in the shelf

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to stock the shelf

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at work

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in office

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n.
frml. s.t. or s.o. that comes before the arrival of another, such as an early model of a machine, (syn.) a forerunner: The quartz radio was a ~ of the modern radio

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precursor

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n.
1 a motion made in a particular direction: The pilot turned the jet to the west in a ~ to get back on course.
2 an act meant to deceive or defeat s.o. else: He made ~s to get the best assignments at work.

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maneuver

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n.
the exclusive right given by a government to make, use, and sell an invention for a limited number of years: He wanted a ~ for his invention so no one else could copy it.

v. [T] to obtain a patent: He ~ed his invention to protect his rights.

adj. clear and easy to see, obvious: She was a ~ fool to fall in love with him.

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patent

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v.
T] to renew s.t., make s.t. (esp. a building) look like new, (syns.) to repair, restore: He ~d an apartment building by cleaning it, painting it, putting in new windows, new kitchens, and a new elevator

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renovate

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v. [I;T]
to improve s.t., create s.t. new: The company ~d by creating instant voice messaging

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innovate

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v. [I]
1 to speak or shout insanely or crazily: That poor man is mentally ill and ~s for hours.
2 to praise greatly: Critics ~d about the new play.

adj. full of praise and high opinions: The new play received ~ reviews.

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rave

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n.
a list or description of events in the order in which they happen: That history book gives a ~ of battles in World War II.

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chronology

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some parts yes, not all

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to some extent

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v.
[I] to explode: A volcano ~s.||The audience ~ed with laughter

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erupt

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n.
s.t. left over after a process, (syn.) remainder: My dishwasher is leaving soap ~ on my glasses.

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residue

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cancel-80%

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back out

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cancel-100%

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count me out

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like

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care for

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exhausted

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worn out

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sick

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under the weather

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to spend

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put in

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at the door of the counter

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at door

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well orgnized

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well advanced

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little

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faintist

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hurry up

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don't drag one's feet

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sensitive

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touch the nerve

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adj.
capable of working or living well together, (syn.) harmonious: That husband and wife are very ~; they'll never get divorced.||Those computer programs are ~ with each other; they can run at the same time

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compatible

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Can you help me?

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Can you spot me?

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can controll the situation

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on the bell

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give out

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hand out

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to build up

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to drow up

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to contact,to get you understand

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to reach

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extend beyond the schedule

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run late

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attractive

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tempting

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work with low payment

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work for pinuts

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n.
a puzzle, question that requires cleverness to answer: I have a ~ for you. "What is white and black and read all over? Answer? A newspaper!"

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riddle

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n.
a female fowl (chicken, pheasant, etc.): ~s lay the eggs we eat for breakfast

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hen

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n.
1 politeness toward women
2 bravery, courage: The soldier was honored for gallantry in battle.

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gallantry

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adj. slang
1 awful, no good: That repair shop did a ~ job of fixing my car.
2 in poor health, miserable: She has the flu and feels ~.

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lousy

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/ adj.adv. (done or made) piece by piece, or one piece at a time, without concern for a set or sequence: He rebuilt the old house <adv.> ~ over many years, whenever he had the time.

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piecemeal

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obo

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or best offer

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used paper

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scratch paper

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forever

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eternity

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When you have a discussion, you play a role of disagreement even though you agree with the idea

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devil's advocate

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Asian people[discrimination]

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slanty eye

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poor area

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project

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you can choose wherever you want

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pick a spot

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n
drawing on a wall

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tagging

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get togather

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hook up

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nervous

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butterfly

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spank, punishment

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warm someone up

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motivation

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mojo