Definition + Sentence
Definition of "repeatedly" 100 pts.
Sentence = +100 points
Definition: again and again
Example: The teacher repeatedly warned the student about her grades.
Definition of "duration" 100 pts.
Sentence = +100 points
Duration
Definition: the length of time something lasts
Example: The school was closed for the duration of the visit.
I didn’t know anyone at the party, but I told a joke to break the ice / rub someone the wrong way.
break the ice
It’s hard to tell elders what to do. I don’t want to step on anyone’s toes / call anyone out.
step on anyone’s toes
The dog fell and began ___________________________.
a. Limping
b. Chasing
c. Strutting
a. Limping
Definition of "fleeting" 100 pts.
Sentence = +100 points
fleeting
Definition: very quick or short
Example: I had a fleeting glimpse of her as she walked by.
Definition of "prolong" 100 pts.
Sentence = +100 points
prolong
Definition: to make something last longer
Example: Let’s not prolong the meeting—it’s already been an hour.
Even though she was insulted, she just smiled and killed them with kindness / talked back.
killed them with kindness
He didn’t say anything rude, but something about him rubbed me the wrong way / broke the ice.
rubbed me the wrong way
Definition of "persistent" = 100 points
Sentence = +100 points
persistent
Definition: lasting for a long time or hard to stop
Example: He had a persistent cough that wouldn’t go away.
Definition of "at such short notice" 100 pts.
Sentence = +100 points
at such short notice
Definition: with very little warning or time to prepare
Example: I can’t cancel at such short notice—it’s too late!
You should always be on your best behavior / have no filter when meeting someone’s parents for the first time.
be on your best behavior
The coach said we were out of line / raised right when we talked back.
out of line
Definition of "lingering" = 100 points
Sentence = +100 points
lingering
Definition: slow to go away or disappear
Example: She gave him a lingering smile before leaving.
Definition of "once in a blue moon" 100 pts.
Sentence = +100 points
once in a blue moon
Definition: very rarely
Example: We only meet once in a blue moon, maybe once a year.
He’s respectful and thoughtful—he was clearly raised right / out of line.
raised right
That guy kept interrupting the speaker and making rude comments—he had no filter / was on his best behavior.
no filter
Definition of "simultaneous" = 100 points
Sentence = +100 points
simultaneous
Definition: happening at the same time
Example: There were simultaneous attacks in three places.
Definition of "has-been" 100 pts.
Sentence = +100 points
has-been
Definition: someone who was famous or important but isn’t anymore
Example: He used to be a famous actor, but now he’s a has-been.
When she disagreed with the teacher, she talked back / took the high road and stayed calm.
took the high road
I thought we were friends, but they gossiped about me. They really did me dirty / read the room.
did me dirty