Vocabulary

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SCAM

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DEFINITION:

an illegal scheme to make money;swindle.

EXAMPLE:

One of his scams was to pose as a police officer.

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TECH

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Definition:

an abbreviation of:technical.technology.

Example:

The computer whizzes were talking tech talk.

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SAVVY

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Definition:

shrewdly intelligent;canny.

Example:

A savvy cab driver who knew all the shortcuts.

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DEVICE

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Definition:

A thing made for a particular purpose, esp. a mechanical or electric invention.

Example:

She invented a device that automatically closes windows when it rains.

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GADGETS

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Definition:

A small mechanical apparatus or electronic device.

Example:

A gadget for peeling garlic.

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WIRELESS

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Definition:

Noting or pertaining to any of various devices that are operated with or actuated by electromagnetic waves.

Example:

Wireless Internet was not available at the cabin and our computer had no means for a telephone hook up.

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SAFELY

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Definition:

offering security from danger;giving protection.

Example:

I live in a safe neighborhood.

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KNOWLEDGE

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Definition:

acquaintance with facts, truths, or principles in the mind.

Example:

His knowledge of Chinese is very good.

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SPAM

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Definition:

a disruptive message posted on a computer network.

Example:

I have a lot of spam in my email.

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STATEMENT

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Definition:

something stated, as a communication in speech or writing.

Example:

I disagree with your last statement.

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EARBUDS

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Definition:

a small earphone worn in the ear for use with audio devices.

Example:

I bought a new pair of earbuds.

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PRINTER

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Definition:

A computer output device that produces a paper copy of data or graphics.

Example:

Be sure your printer is properly connected to the computer.

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THROWN

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Definition:

to hurl or propel from the hand.

Example:

The pitcher's arm hurt so much he could hardly throw.

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HOOK UP

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Definition:

a device or connection, as a plug, for bringing electricity, water, etc., from a source to a user.

Example:

Some campsites have electric hookups for trailers.

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TURN UP

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Definition:

something that is turned up or that turns up.

Example:

The key turned in the lock.

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CABS

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Definition:

a taxicab.

Example:

It's hard to get a cab in this rain.

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WRONG

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Definition:

being in error;mistaken;not correct.

Example:

My test only had a wrong answer.

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ABOVE

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Definition:

In, at, or to a higher place, position, or rank.

Example:

The cat is above the tree.

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BELOW

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Definition:

In or toward a lower place.

Example:

He was demoted to the class below.

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INSTRUCTION

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Definition:

the act or practice of instructing or teaching.

Example:

The course gives you a lot of instruction but not very much that is useful.

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WASTE

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Definition:

to use up or spend to no profit;squander.

Example:

Playing all those online games is a waste time.

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SPEND

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Definition:

to pass (time, labor, etc.) on some work, in some place, etc.

Example:

The kids didn't want to spend their whole vacation indoors.

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NETWORKING

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Definition:

the informal sharing of information and services among individuals or groups that have a common interest.

Example:

Working mothers in the community use networking to help themselves manage successfully.

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BUSINESS

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Definition:

the buying and selling of goods for profit; trade; commerce.

Example:

My cousin started a business from the ground up.

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DISTRACTING

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Definition:

serving to distract.

Example:

His noises and laughter distracting me and I can't study

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BAN

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Definition:

to prohibit, forbid, or bar; interdict.

Example:

The two countries agreed to ban the testing of nuclear weapons.

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BOTHER

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Definition:

to give trouble to.

Example:

The noise of the party bothers me.

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MATTERS

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Definition:

a situation;affair;circumstance; event.

Example:

It's only a matter of time before the police get you.

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FIX

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Definition:

to settle definitely; determine.

Example:

We wanted to fix the price at $500.

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STUFF

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Definition:

material, objects, or items of some kind not specified.

Example:

What is all that stuff on the floor?

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TOPIC

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Definition:

the subject of a speech or piece of writing.

Example:

Introduce your topic with a clear sentence and then give examples to support it.

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Anywhere

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Definition:

in, at, or to any place.

Example:

She won't go anywhere without her doll.

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POTTERY

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Definition:

pots, bowls, or other utensils made from baked clay or ceramic material, esp. earthenware and stoneware.

Example:

I've been going to a pottery class since September.

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IMPRESSIVE

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Definition:

causing admiration because of size, conduct, manner, etc.

Example:

The huge crater stretched out impressively before us.

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GRAB

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Definition:

to seize suddenly, eagerly, or roughly; snatch.

Example:

He grabbed his hat and dashed off.

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BITE

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Definition:

to cut or tear with the teeth.

Example:

The cat bit into my arm.

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KIND

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Definition:

a class or group of animals, people, objects, etc., that are classified on the basis of traits, appearance, or characteristics that they have in common.

Example:

What kind of things do you make?

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BOWL

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Definition:

a deep, round dish or basin, used chiefly for holding liquids, etc.

Example:

Mix the vegetables in the bowl.

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TRAINING

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Definition:

the education, instruction, or discipline of a person or thing that is being trained.

Example:

He's in training for the Olympics.

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FREQUENT

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Definition:

habitual or regular.

Example:

You are a frequent guest at our house.

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THRILLER

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Definition:

an exciting, suspenseful play or story, esp. a mystery story.

Example:

I saw thriller in the cinema.

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TEARJERKER

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Definition:

an overly emotional or sentimental story, play, or the like, designed to cause the audience to cry.

Example:

The movie was a real tearjerker.

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HILARIOUS

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Definition:

arousing great merriment; extremely funny.

Example:

My grandfather buy a hilarious movie.

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Costume

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Definition:

style of dress typical of a particular nation, group, or historical period.

Example:

They are peasants in their native costumes.

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ATTIC

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Definition:

the part of a building, esp. of a house, directly under a roof.

Example:

In the attic of my house lives a ghost.

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JOKER

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Definition:

a person who jokes.

Example:

Some joker left the refrigerator door open.

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YET

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Definition:

used with negative words or phrases, or in questions; often with the present perfect tense) up to a particular time; thus far.

Example:

They had not yet come. Haven't they come yet?

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STUNTS

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Definition:

a performance of a dangerous-looking act for a scene in a movie.

Example:

That actor does his own stunts: crashing through windows and hanging from the edges of buildings.

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STARSHIP

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Definition:

a spaceship designed for intergalactic travel.

Example:

I'm the Commander of the Starship AVIARIOUS with the wheels in the front.

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BOLD

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Definition:

unafraid in the face of danger; courageous.

Example:

The bold pilot flew into the war.

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SUBTITLE

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Definition:

(in motion pictures and television) the text of conversations, speeches, etc., as translated into another language and shown on the bottom of the screen.

Example:

In Paris we were able to watch movies in spanish and compare the French subtitles to see how they translated the dialogue.

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STRATEGY

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Definition:

a plan or method for achieving any specific goal.

Example:

At our next sales meeting we'll discuss strategy.

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PICKED

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Definition:

specially chosen or selected, usually for special skill.

Example:

In my starship is working a crew of picked men.

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REPORT

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Definition:

a detailed account of an event, situation, etc., usually based on what one has observed or asked questions about and written or said formally.

Example:

I wrote a report on the state of the world.

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ESSAYS

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Definition:

a short piece of writing on a particular theme or subject.

Example:

I read a essay about the globalization.

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Useful

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Definition:

being of use or service.

Example:

I am a useful member of society.

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CALCULUS

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Definition:

a branch of mathematics that calculates amounts that change constantly.

Example:

Calculus can help you figure out how fast an object falls.

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PERFORMANCE

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Definition:

an entertainment presented before an audience.

Example:

The audience loved her performance.

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POLITELY

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Definition:

showing good manners;courteous.

Example:

"I'd be honored to come,'' he answered politely.

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FAVORS

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Definition:

something done or granted out of goodwill;a kind act.

Example:

She wrote me to ask a favor of me.