ESLPOD [066;067;068] Flashcards
to spend a lot of money, especially on something special as a way of making yourself feel good
splurge
to make a big effort so that something happens or is successful
pull out all the stops
a piece of jewelry that you wear around your wrist
(chain) bracelet
a stiff circular bracelet jewelry worn around the wrist
bangle
a silver-gray metal used in industry and for making expensive jewelry
platinum
a bright green stone used in expensive jewelry
emerald
a hard clear blue stone, used in expensive jewelry
sapphire
to have the qualities that someone needs or has asked for
fit the bill
a metal object used to fasten a piece of jewelry, bag, belt, etc.
clasp
an informal social occasion
get-together
grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins, whether they live together within the same household or not.
immediate family
an informal meal to which guests bring food
potluck
the job of organizing the food and drinks for an event such as a party or meeting
catering
a deep dish with a lid, used for cooking a mixture of meat, vegetables, etc.
casserole
an extremely important guest at a meeting, party, or other event
guest of honor
a story that you tell people about something interesting or funny that has happened to you
anecdote
an ____ emotion is very strong, often so strong that you cannot think or behave normally; used about things that make you feel very strong emotions
overwhelming
a ____ area is one in which most of the buildings are houses
residential
Located diagonally in relation to something, especially across an intersection.
kitty corner
to make something old look new again by repairing and improving it, especially a building
renovate
to stay up or stay out until very late at night.
keep late hours
at the limits of one’s mental resources
at one’s wit’s end
