75 Flashcards

Question

Pick up steam

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to become more popular. The idea began to pick up steam around the turn of the century

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to write something quickly on a piece of paper so that you remember it

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in a very direct way, without trying to be polite or kind. To put it bluntly, I want a divorce.

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you would prefer to have contact with or do business with a person you already know, even though you don't like them, than with a person you don't know

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Opportunity cost represents the potential benefits that a business, an investor, or an individual consumer misses out on when choosing one alternative over another.

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make an exact copy of; reproduce. "it might be impractical to replicate Eastern culture in the west"

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to make things the same as they were at an earlier time: The court's decision on this case will put the clock back 50 years.

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put something in a private, safe place: Grandma always kept a little of money tucked away in case of an emergency. 大事に持っていく

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economic theory describing the emotional reward of giving to others. According to the original warm-glow model developed by James Andreoni (1989, 1990),[1][2] people experience a sense of joy and satisfaction for "doing their part" to help others

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of a person, event, or behavior) noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy. "the boisterous conviviality associated with taverns of that period"

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to not understand a situation correctly: Her friend saw us arrive at the party together and got the wrong end of the stick. Misunderstanding.

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having a good training in or knowledge of a subject. "boys who are well grounded in traditional academic subjects"

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to become bankrupt

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person who is quickly becoming popular, successful, etc. a politician who is a rising star in the Republican/Democratic Party.

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1. like cheese in taste, smell, or consistency. "a pungent, cheesy sauce" 2. INFORMAL cheap, unpleasant, or blatantly inauthentic. "cheesy motel rooms"

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extremely small; tiny. "a minuscule fragment of DNA"

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make or become gelatinous. "water gelatinizes the granules"

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a particularly bad or critical state of affairs, arising from a number of negative and unpredictable factors. "the past two years have been a perfect storm for the travel industry"

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a V-shaped cut in a hard surface: The stick has two notches, one at each end. a deep, narrow mountain pass

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引き返す

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at all (used for emphasis). "I have no doubt whatsoever"

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a young pigeon eaten as food

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an object shaped like a round ball: Doctors have replaced the top of his hip bone with a metal sphere.

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Money is a reward you receive for the service you render, and the more value you offer, the greater will be your reward

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produce something quickly when it is needed. "see if you can rustle up a cup of coffee for Paula and me, please"

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to feel disappointed or to lose hope: My heart sank when I realized we couldn't afford the new house. Disappointing yourself and others. abjectly.

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in full acceptance of a written statement or agreement. Please sign on the dotted line.

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engage in conflict or be in strong disagreement. "the residents continue to butt heads with the mall developers"

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simple and inexpensive.

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say something suddenly. "when she does pipe up, it's definitely worth listening to"

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person who is able to deal with difficult situations and not be easily defeated, frightened, or upset: He said his wife is a tough cookie, a breast cancer survivor who battled the disease for nearly ten years.

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Alprazolam is most commonly prescribed in the management of anxiety disorders, especially panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). アルプロザラム

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Fascinating Mesmerizing

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a balcony consisting of a balustrade connection to the building facade without a deck to walk on

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1. relating to the countryside; rural. 2. made in a plain and simple fashion. "rustic pottery"

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to carefully consider, especially by comparing facts or possibilities, in order to make a decision: Only when we have weighed all the factors involved can we decide when would be the best time to start.

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books and writings published on a particular subject. "the literature on environmental epidemiology"文献

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lasting for a very short time. "fashions are ephemeral" Similar: transitory transient. エフェメラル

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本拠地 One's familiar surroundings or habitat.

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make small improvements

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When you Move More every day, you can reach some pretty big goals over time

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“Many” in Greek

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“Take all the credit” = receive all praise and compliments for the work complet. It means to accept praise and compliments from completing a task “So many people were involved in this, I can't take all of the credit.”

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a disorderly crowd; a mob. "he was met by a rabble of noisy, angry youths"

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including features or qualities that are not appealing or attractive. "Philip must learn to accept me, warts and all" Reality

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Move “Swing in a different place”

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participate or become involved in. "organizations engage in a variety of activities" Similar: participate in take part in ーに参加する　関わる

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Eliminate to remove someone or something, such as a name, from a list by drawing a line through it: Did you cross her name off the guest list?

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Emphasizing used to show the importance of someone or something: Who should arrive at the party but the prime minister, no less!

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1.Killing me 2. surprise or please someone very much: The ending will blow you away.

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to leave a safe place and go somewhere that may involve risks: If the snow stops I might venture out

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press or grind something with great force until it is reduced to something smaller. 人がぶつかり合うさま

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a polyurethane material that is sensitive to pressure and temperature, used especially in mattresses, where it molds to the shape of an individual's body

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the main message or piece of information that you learn from something: The take-home message from/of this research is that even small amounts of regular exercise make a huge difference to health.

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make a continuous deep, resonant sound. "thunder rumbled, lightning flickered"

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to do something extremely well: The two chefs hit the ball out of the park with this entrée.

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a very helpful or valuable event, person, or thing. "this highway is a godsend to the local community" Bonus

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Many kinds of

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a confused mixture. "Rob's living room was a hodgepodge of modern furniture and antiques"

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nothing can alter the "no", no matter what happens and no matter what you say. Their decision is final

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to be looking for someone or something or trying to find or get them or it: The police are after him.

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to attract people to come to a performance or to buy things:

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extremely (used before an adjective conveying a positive feeling or attitude). "she is more than happy to oblige"

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someone who gives others a lot of work to do and expects them to work hard: Our new teacher is a tough taskmaster.

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there are two or more legitimate ways of interpreting the situation, words, or facts いろんな解釈があるわよ！解釈は任せるわ！

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an unroofed area that is completely or mostly enclosed by the walls of a large building.

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Cannot be replaced 何物にも変え難い

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to reach the limit of something, so that nothing more is possible: We maxed out all our credit cards

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relating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste.

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make (wood) suitable for use as timber by adjusting its moisture content to that of the environment in which it will be used. "I collect and season most of my wood"

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especially of sound, taste, and color) pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness. "she was hypnotized by the mellow tone of his voice"

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expressing disapproval or annoyance. "you of all people, Goldie—tsk, tsk"

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one does not want to cause a person or group to feel hurt, angry, or upset by what is about to be said. No offense, but I think you are mistaken

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empty something out by shaking a container. "he shook out a handful of painkillers" 振り落とす　振り払う