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soot
Meaning: black powdery substance that is produced when something burns
Ex: The fireplace was covered in soot after the winter.
goodies
The children were excited to see the goodies at the birthday party.
first light
The hikers set off their journey at first light to enjoy the cool morning air.
weakling
[=wuss]
He called his friend a weakling for being afraid to climb the tree.
turf
He felt proud to defend his turf against any intruders.
buckle
Meaning: bend or collapse under pressure
Ex: He felt his knees buckle when he heard the surprising news
marrow
The doctor explained how bone marrow produces blood cells.
pound
She used a hammer to pound the nail into the wall.
The chef pounded the meat to make it tender.
pound sand
When he kept asking for a favor, I finally told him to go pound sand.
man up
When he was nervous about the big game, his coach told him to man up and give it his best shot.
meritocracy
The company promotes a meritocracy, where employees are rewarded for their hard work and creativity.
mover and shaker
In the tech industry, she is a real mover and shaker, always coming up with innovative ideas.
homeroom teacher
My homeroom teacher helps us with our schedules and homework.
allot
They decided to allot a portion of their budget for community service.
autonomy
Maybe the school is just promoting student autonomy
tardy
The student was tardy to class and missed the important announcement.
Due to traffic, I was tardy for my appointment.
deflated
He felt deflated when he didn't win the game.
hemorrhage
After the accident, he experienced a hemorrhage that required surgery.
And if we want to overtake class C we must stop our class from hemorrhaging
reach out
But don't think you can reach out whatever you want
sabotage
They tried to sabotage the project by spreading false information.
The workers were accused of sabotaging the machinery.
His actions were seen as an attempt to sabotage the negotiations.
underhanded
The politician was accused of using underhanded tactics to win the election.
doctor
How did you doctor your points to get half of them?
borderline
The student's performance was borderline, making it hard for the teacher to decide on a grade.
Ye know Sudo would get a borderline score on the test
dab hand
My grandmother is a dab hand at knitting; she makes the most beautiful sweaters.
solace
/ˈsɒl.ɪs/
She found solace in her favorite book during tough times.
heinous
The heinous crime shocked the entire community.
pert
The pert little puppy wagged its tail excitedly when it saw its owner.
gargle
After brushing my teeth, I like to gargle with mouthwash.
gregarious
She is very gregarious and loves to meet new people.
forfeit
/'forfit/
If you don't pay the fine, you will forfeit your right to appeal.
mangy
She wore a mangy old coat that had seen better days.
unsavory
The restaurant was known for its unsavory dishes that no one wanted to eat.
We can lose points for unsavory behaviors
liaison
/liˈeɪzɑːn/
The teacher acted as a liaison between the parents and the school.
wary
She was wary of strangers approaching her.
under the radar
The artist released a new album under the radar, so not many people know about it.
out of someone's league
He thinks she's out of his league because she's so popular and talented.
take initiative
It's weird seeing you take initiative like this, it's almost suspicious
recon
We need to do a recon of the area before the mission.
cooped up
Staying cooped up is of no good
I felt cooped up in the house all weekend without going outside.
After being cooped up in the car for hours, the kids were eager to run around.
She was cooped up in her office and needed a break to enjoy the fresh air.
skulk
It's of no good to skulk around in the bushes
measly
For a measly 100 or 200 points, you guys are willing to endure starvation, heats, and exhaustion?
dole out
The teacher will dole out the homework assignments tomorrow.
I only doled out the appropriate puniushment
discord
There was a lot of discord in the meeting, as everyone had different opinions.
to no avail
She tried to fix the computer, but to no avail.
segregate
WE must segregate the girls and boys' tents
menial labor
Many people start their careers with menial labor before moving on to more skilled positions.
ominous
I though it'd rain overnight, but the clouds are ominous
take a hike
After arguing with his friend, he said, "Why don't you just take a hike?
revelry
Then came the revelry
scumbag
I know you sold the name of the leader of class A to that opportunistic scumbag
take up the gauntlet
Thanos took up the gauntlet, saying "Fine, i'll do it myself"
fend for
After his parents moved away, he had to fend for himself.
bottom feeder
The kind of bottom feeder i expect from class D
close but no cigar
She was just one point away from winning the game; it was close but no cigar.
hassle
Sounds to me it'll be less of a hassle
berate
The teacher berated the students for not completing their homework on time.
offset
The points that are top placers can offset any points we lose.
The company planted trees to offset its carbon emissions.
She used her savings to offset the cost of the new car.
The extra hours he worked helped to offset his previous mistakes.
fudge
When asked about his grades, he tried to fudge his answer.
They decided to fudge the details of the plan to keep it a secret.
resort to
When the team couldn't find a solution, they had to resort to asking for help.
incur
He incurred a lot of expenses during his trip.
tip off
He was tipped off about the surprise party we were planning for him.
dance attendance on
He doesn't need to dance attendance on her; she appreciates honesty more than flattery.
set eyes on
I finally set eyes on the famous painting at the museum.
stand accused
He stands accused of stealing the money.
salvation
From what i observed earlier, i supposed your clas were beyond salvation.
The hero's quick actions were the salvation of the trapped hikers.
turn tail
When the storm hit, the hikers turned tail and headed back to their car.
on the horns of a dilemma
She was on the horns of a dilemma when she had to choose between a job offer in another city and staying close to her family.
turnout
The turnout for the school play was much higher than expected.
have a cow
Don't have a cow, it's just a small mistake!
fly on the wall
I wish I could be a fly on the wall during their meeting to hear what they are discussing.
up to scratch
After the review, the manager said the report was not up to scratch and needed more details.
somnolent
The somnolent atmosphere of the library made it hard for her to stay awake.
biennial
The biennial art exhibition attracts artists from all over the world.
expropriate
The government decided to expropriate the land to build a new highway.
lachcrymose
The lachrymose scene in the movie made everyone in the audience cry.
translucent
The bathroom window is made of translucent glass, so it lets in light but keeps our privacy.
perennial
Climate change is a perennial issue that needs to be addressed.
vivisection
The debate over vivisection raises important questions about animal rights and scientific progress.
anti personnel
Many countries have banned the use of anti personnel weapons due to their devastating effects on civilians.
malcontent
The malcontent workers organized a meeting to discuss their grievances.
parlay
After winning the first round, she decided to parlay her winnings into the next game.
privy
Only a few people were privy to the details of the plan.
toffee nosed
She always acts so toffee nosed, looking down on anyone who doesn't wear designer clothes.
injunction
The court issued an injunction to stop the construction of the building.
inimitable
Her inimitable style made her the most popular designer in the fashion industry.
distraught
The parents were distraught over their child's illness.
theatrics
He tends to use theatrics in arguments, making everything seem more dramatic than it really is.
berserk
When the team lost the game, the fans went berserk in the stands.
relinquish
He had to relinquish his position as team leader.
deign
He finally deigned to join us for dinner after much persuasion.
choppy seas
The boat struggled to stay upright in the choppy seas.
on an even keel
She took a deep breath to keep her emotions on an even keel during the stressful situation.
misfit
He always felt like a misfit in his new school, where everyone else seemed to know each other.
divvy
Divvying up the groups was freaking exhausting.
in spades
If there's something i've got in spades, it's endurance
The team worked hard, and their dedication was evident in spades during the championship.
talk shop
After the meeting, we all went out for coffee and started to talk shop.
delinquent
The delinquent was caught stealing from the store.
hash out
If you're still pissed off after, you can hash it out then
a stay of execution
After the stay of execution was issued, the execution date was postponed indefinitely.
on the money
When she predicted the weather would be sunny, she was right; her guess was on the money.
klutz
After dropping the ball for the third time, I realized I was such a klutz.
of sorts
The class's treating her as a bank vault of sorts
sleight of hand
The magician amazed the audience with his incredible sleight of hand.
refrain
I will refrain from eating sweets during my diet.
sublime
The view from the mountain was truly sublime.
twinge
She felt a twinge in her ankle after running for too long.
He experienced a twinge of guilt when he remembered his friend's birthday was yesterday.
As she heard the sad news, a twinge of sadness washed over her.
demote
After the project failed, the team leader was demoted to a regular team member.
all the more
She worked hard for the project, and her success was all the more satisfying.
duke out
The two friends decided to duke it out in the backyard to settle their argument.
shoplift
The boy was caught trying to shoplift a candy bar from the store.
pragmatic
She took a pragmatic approach to solving the problem.
plummet
When the temperature dropped, the water in the lake began to plummet.
bygone
The museum showcases artifacts from bygone civilizations.
go to pieces
When she heard the news about her friend, she just went to pieces.
lay the ghost of something to rest
He talked to his old friend to lay the ghost of their argument to rest.
keep your hand in
He takes part in local games to keep his hand in for the upcoming tournament.
accolade
She received an accolade for her outstanding performance in the play.
entice
The advertisement was designed to entice customers to buy the new product.
ticking off
She was ticking off her brother for being late to dinner.
legal tender
The shop only accepts cash as legal tender for purchases.
down and out
The charity helps people who are down and out find shelter and food.
seasoned
The seasoned chef prepared a delicious meal for the guests.
go down like a lead balloon
The new policy went down like a lead balloon at the meeting.
lie low
After the argument, she decided to lie low for a while and let things cool down.
watch your back
Before leaving the party, she said, "I heard some people talking behind your back, so watch your back.
pregnant silence
After the shocking news, there was a pregnant silence in the room as everyone processed what had just happened.
fiend
The villain in the movie was a true fiend, causing chaos wherever he went.
have something on your plate
She can't join us for dinner; she has too much on her plate with her new job.
sassy
She wore a sassy red dress that turned heads at the party.
ringleader
The ringleader of the group was caught planning the prank.
as it stands
The project is behind schedule, and as it stands, we will not meet the deadline.
spree
After saving for months, she went on a shopping spree.
quid pro quo
The manager offered a quid pro quo: if the team worked overtime, they would receive extra vacation days.
pretext
She called him under the pretext of needing help with her homework.
meltdown
After losing the game, he had a complete meltdown in the locker room.
take a page from
To improve their teamwork, the coach told the players to take a page from the winning team's strategy.
chalk something up
She chalked up her success to hard work and dedication.
have one’s back to the wall
When the deadline approached and the project was incomplete, she felt like she had her back to the wall.
intercept
The police were able to intercept the stolen car before it left the city.
In football, players often try to intercept the ball from their opponents.
She managed to intercept the message before it reached the wrong person.
pine
You're akin to a childhood friend whom i pined after for years.
After moving away, she began to pine for her hometown.
set in stone
The schedule for the project is not set in stone; we can still make changes if needed.
preachy
She always gives advice, but sometimes it comes off as preachy.
just now
I saw her just now at the park.
gun for
She is gunning for a promotion at work.
merchandise
The store has a wide choice of merchandise available for customers.
out of turn
We all get that way, speak out of turn sometimes. Forgive us.. I beg you <3
white-knuckle
And you'll grow to hate me!!. Training's gonna be a white-knuckle ride through hell.
fresh-faced
That guy's a master when it comes to fresh-faced cadets.
on your own time
Wallow on your own time!! In case you haven't noticed, there's a breach and we've gotta act.SOON
pared down
Pare down, take only what you need to live!! File through the inner gate as calmly as possible.
lay siege to
The collosal Titan's laid siege to the city of Trost sir!!
well-nigh
After hours of studying, she was well-nigh ready for the exam.
snuff out
An astronomical number of lives snuffed out in a twinkling, you think you can do anything Eren??
desertion
Defend the way till the evacuation's done, desertion's punishable by execution, meaning you'll be hung if you disobey.@!
shy of
She is shy of 10 points in her exam score.
in perspective
This is bigger than the two of us and should know it, have some damn perspective, think about it in perspective!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
geared towards
And baffling though it is, their appetite seems to be geared towards humans exclusively, for some reason.
subsist
Given that they have subsisted on nothing for over one century without their source of nourishment, which is humans, us, however, these guys are nuts.
racket (n)
Or maybe you've got some finances tucked away to fund the racket you'd call a job?!
marshal
The company is marshalling its forces/resources for a long court case.
Your commander and I are old friends, one word from me and y'all're court marshaled.
in your debt
You saved our lives, we're in your debt:3
interdisciplinary
Her research is interdisciplinary, involving both psychology and sociology.
kryptonite
For her, public speaking is her kryptonite; she gets very nervous.
A slowing economy is kryptonite for the U.S. dollar.
His personal kryptonite comes in the form of a romantic entanglement.
personable
The new teacher is personable and connects well with the students.
roundabout
We need to take the second exit at the roundabout to get to the park.
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