9/10/2019

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keep straight (verb):

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remember clearly

- You need to keep the facts straight if you want to pass the test.

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nah:

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no (informal)

Do you want to come to the party?

Nah. I have other plans that evening.

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homemaker (noun):

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housewife

- His wife is a homemaker.

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brochure (noun):

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pamphlet, small booklet

- Could you send me a brochure of your laptop computers?

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detail (verb, also noun):

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to explain

- The manager decided to detail his recent visit to our parent company.

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famous (adjective):

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well known by many people

- My sister is very famous because of her popular novels.

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guests (noun):

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a person invited to a party, a meal, or some special occasion

- We need to prepare enough food for thirty guests who will be attending the event.

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exactly (adverb):

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specifically

- So, where do you live exactly in the city?

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petite (adjective):

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thin, slender (used for women)

- My sister is very petite, so a extra small shirt would suit her best.

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stocky (adjective):

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solidly built and often strong, but not tall

- The stocky man over by the table is the host of the party.

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adventurous (adjective):

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willingness to try new things

- If I were more adventurous, I think I would try mountain climbing.

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flashy (adjective):

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brightly colored or unusually decorated beyond normal standards

- She tends to wear flashy ski wear during the winter season.

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whole (adjective):

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full, complete, used to emphasize the noun

- I did poorly on the whole test.

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count (verb):

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be included, allowed, or accepted

- You are supposed to read 300 pages before the end of the school year, but remember that comic books don't count. You have to read story books.

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actually (adverb):

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used to stress that something is true

- I ordered a cheeseburger, but actually, I'd like to change my order. I want a fish sandwich instead.

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wild (adjective):

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very excited or enthusiastic

- We had a wild night at the Mexican restaurant last night. It was fun.

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whew (interjection):

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used to show that you are very surprised or relieved

- Whew! I thought I lost my wallet, and I wasn't going to be able to pay the bill. Fortunately, I found it in the car.

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a bit (of) (adjective):

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a small amount of something

- With a bit of luck, we'll find a good restaurant tonight for dinner in this small town.

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scrub (verb):

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clean thoroughly by rubbing hard

- You'll need to scrub really hard to remove that stain from the table.

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dust (verb):

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to remove small pieces of dirt

- Please dust all the furniture in the front room.

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baseboards (noun):

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a piece of wood or molding attached along the bottom of a wall where it touches the floor; also called "skirting board" in Britain and Australia

- We need to remove the baseboards to put down new tile on the floor.

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sweep (verb):

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to clean a floor by using a broom or brush to collect dirt

- Be sure to sweep the floor before you mop it.

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rake (verb):

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to gather with a garden tool with a row of plastic or metal teeth at the head

- I spent all yesterday raking the leaves in my backyard.

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recommend (verb):

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to suggest something would be good or suitable for a particular purpose or to suggest some action

- I recommend you visit the palace during your visit.

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blocks (noun):

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the distance and area between roads or streets

- Walk down this road three blocks, and you'll see the science museum on the righthand side of the street.

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to tell (you) the truth (phrase):

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to be honest

- To tell you the truth, I'm a little afraid to try new foods.

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pick up (verb):

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obtain or get

- I picked up this doll during my last trip to China.

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souvenir (verb):

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something you give or receive to help you remember a visit to another place

- My children expect souvenirs when I return from a trip overseas.

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port city

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(a city with a port – a place for ships),

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drain

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(a hole/a space in the ground where water goes if there is too much of it).

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oxygen

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(the gas in the air that we need to breathe),

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organism

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(a small living thing – a very small “animal”).

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solar

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(connected with the sun),

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panel

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(a piece of solid material with four corners).