became; changed from one thing into a different thing
100
What does "bribe" mean?
money or gifts given to something with the purpose to persuade them to give you something in return
100
What does "managed (to)" mean?
was able to; succeeded (usually during a difficult or challenging situation)
100
What does "allergic" mean?
sickness/illness caused by certain foods, or by touching or breathing something.
200
What does "back on my feet" mean?
recover; become strong/healthy again
200
What does "going off" mean?
"The siren was going off last night"
when something starts ringing, such as an alarm or electronic device alert people
200
What does "charitable" mean?
donated; offered for free
200
What does "brag" mean?
speak with pride (usually too much pride, making this a negative thing)
200
What are the two meanings for "actually"
- in reality; in fact
- used to emphasize something that is surprising or unusual
300
What does "raining cats and dogs" mean?
very heavy/strong rain
300
What does "rake in" mean?
earn or make (a lot of) money
300
What does "sympathetic" mean?
showing or expressing that you understand and care about someone's problems, feelings, or suffering
300
What does "consciousness" mean?
awareness; the mind and its understanding of the environment
300
What does "attic" mean?
a space in a house just under the roof, usually used for storage
400
What does "music to my ears" mean?
Something you are happy to hear about; good news
400
What does "get off" mean?
"I need to get off this habit of mine"
stop receiving; stop doing
400
What does "gist" mean?
main idea; the main points of something
400
What does "grasp" mean?
take or grab quickly, then hold firmly
400
What does "teller" mean?
an employee at a bank who gives/receives money to customers
500
What does "pain in the neck" mean?
OR
What does "fish out of water" mean?
(Choose one)
(1) when something is annoying or difficult to deal with
(2) to feel uncomfortable in a certain situation; feel out of place
500
What does "look up" mean?
"Look up the answer tonight, please."
check a fact or get information about something
(this also has other meanings, such as "visit" and "improve")
500
What does "parochial" mean?
narrow-minded; close-minded
500
What does "interpretation" mean?
explanation or meaning of something; way of thinking about something or one's vision of something (music, art, etc.)
500
What is the difference between:
insurance AND assurance
Insurance: a type of protection; guaranteeing the protection of an item or person
Assurance: providing confidence about something; making someone feel certain about something; the absence of doubt