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Book 3 Glossary 1-6
Book 3 Glossary 1-6
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Unit 1
combine (V) mix or join together
home improvement (N) the act of making your house more beautiful or convenience
none of your (PHRASE) a phrase meaning that you have no right to specific
business information
open to the public (PHRASE) a phrase that lets people know that certain buildings or
services are provided for everyone to use
option (N) a choice between two or more things
overwhelming (ADJ) affects you very strongly and you do not know how to deal
with it
privacy (N) your right to do things without being seen or disturbed
public figure (N) a person many people know because he or she is often
mentioned in the media
public school (N) a school that is supported financially by the government and
usually provides free education
rearrange (V) change the way in which they are organized or ordered
work well together (V) to be able to successfully collaborate with someone else
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Unit 3
accurate (ADJ) correct to a very detailed level
cable (N) cable is used to refer to television systems in which the signals
are sent along underground wires rather than by radio waves
carry on a
(PHRASE) to speak with someone else for a period of time
conversation
chat (V) talk in an informal and friendly way
entertainment
(N) news stories or articles about the entertainment industry
news
get your news (V) to seek out news articles through reading a newspaper or an
online version, watching television, or listening to the radio
give a talk (V) speak to a group of people or make a speech
in the media (N) in the realm of television, radio, newspapers, and magazines
morning news (N) a television program that is shown in the morning to inform its
program viewers of recent news
news source (N) the place from which you obtain your news
nightly network (N) a television program that is shown at night to inform its viewers
news of recent news
reliable (ADJ) very likely to be correct
strike up a
(PHRASE) to begin speaking to someone
conversation
tell someone the
(V) to inform someone of things that have recently occurred
news
traditional media (N) media sources which include newspapers, magazines, radio,
and television
word of mouth (PHRASE) orally communicated; also generated from or reliant on
oral publicity
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Unit 4
ask out (V) to invite someone you have romantic feelings for on a date
brush your
(V) to make your hair look neater by running a comb through it
hair
brush your
(V) to clean your teeth by rubbing a toothbrush against them
teeth
cheat on (V) to act on romantic feelings for another while in a relationship with
someone else
chip you nail (V) If break a small piece off of your fingernail
color your
(V) to paint nail polish onto your nails
nails
dye your hair (V) to change the color of your hair with a chemical dye
get a haircut (V) to shorten the length of your hair with scissors
get a
(V) to clean, shape, and color your nails
manicure
get a tattoo (V) to get a design on a your skin by using needles to make little holes
and fill them with colored dye
get along (V) to interact with someone you know in a friendly manner
get over (V) to stop caring about someone or something, usually after
unfavorable events have occurred
get your ears (V) have a small hole made through your ears so that you can wear a
pierced piece of jewelry in them
go out (V) to travel to places other than your own home, usually with the
intention of being social
grow up (V) to become more mature physically, mentally, or emotionally
have plastic
(V) have an operation to improve your appearance
surgery
pretend (V) believe that something is true, although it is not
run into (V) to come across someone you already know when out in public
shave your
(V) remove hair from your head using a razor or shaver
head
straighten
(V) use a hot flat iron to make your hair flat and not curly
your hair
turn down (V) refuse someone's request or offer
wash your
(V) clean your face with soap and water
face
wear a skirt (V) to dress your body with an article of clothing that fastens at the
waist and hangs down around the legs
wear bright (V) to dress you body with articles of clothing that are strong and
colors noticeable in color
wear makeup (V) to adorn your face with things such as lipstick, eye shadow, and
powder which some women put on their faces to make themselves look
more attractive
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Unit 5
appropriate (ADJ) suitable or acceptable for a particular situation
bad behavior (N) behavior or actions that are not acceptable to other people
body (N) the way in which you show your feelings or thoughts by means of
language the movements of your body
considerate (ADJ) pays attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people
disrespectful (ADJ) does not show respect for others' wishes, rights, or customs
eating habits (N) the manner is which you consume food often or on a regular basis
eye contact (N) communication that occurs between two people with their eyes
facial (N) the way your face looks at particular moments that show what you
expression are thinking or feeling
honest (ADJ) always tell the truth, and do not try to deceive people or break
the law
impolite (ADJ) does not have good manners and is rude to other people
polite (ADJ) has good manners and is not rude to other people
small talk (N) polite, general conversations that are often between strangers or
acquaintances that occur out of social custom
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advertise (V) tell people about something in newspapers, on television, or on
posters
consume (V) eat, drink, or use it
develop (V) to changes over a period of time and becomes more advanced or
complete
down (ADJ) feeling unhappy or depressed
dramatic
(N) a sudden and is very noticeable rise in something
increase
employ (V) when person or company pays you to work for them
get better (V) become healthier when you were previously ill
grow (V) put seeds or young plants in the ground and take care of them as
they develop
import (V) to buy from another country for use in your own country
invest (V) put your money into something in a hope that it will increase in
value
manage (V) to be responsible for controlling people or a business
natural
(N) things that are not made by man
wonders
positive (ADJ) pleasant and helpful
raise (V) to takes care of someone or something until they are grown up
speak (V) if you speak a foreign language, you know the language and are
able to have a conversation in it
steady decline (N) a gradual decreases in importance, quality, or power
typical (ADJ) usual qualities or characteristics