Vocab 1
My parents had a very lenient parenting style.
Not strict (not a lot of rules or punishments)
My wife had a lot of resentment towards me because I forgot our wedding rings for our wedding.
Anger for something someone did in the past.
Businesses cannot discriminate when hiring new employees.
Hire based on religion, race, or ethnicity.
It is unrealistic to learn a new language in 3 months.
Something that is not possible.
Someone who has to flee their country are refugees.
Escaping a dangerous situation.
My coworkers are always spreading rumors at work.
News that may or may not be true.
My child is flourishing at school!
Doing very well
I like to spend my disposable income on clothing.
Extra income after paying for bills.
Some people needed to move to the United States because there was a famine in their country.
Not enough food for people
I threatened my child with a time-out if they did not behave well.
To tell someone there will be a punishment if something does not happen.
I have just enough money to get by right now.
Enough money to pay bills but nothing extra.
My new coworker is overqualified. He has a lot of prior experience!
He has too many skills/experience for his current job.
I am very strict with my child.
My spouse does a lot of manual labor for his job.
Working with your hands.
Apple outsources a lot of their labor to China and Vietnam.
Pays other people/countries to work.
The new promotion is within my grasp! I am very close to getting it.
Something that you can get very soon.
There was a gratuity line on my receipt at the restaurant.
A tip
Native Americans are indigenous to the United States.
The first people to live in an area.
I need to think twice before I take a new job.
Think hard/a long time about a decision.
I took an entry-level position at this company to get a foot in the door.
A beginning level position to get a chance to start at a company.