Vocabulary
Sibling
Pull the plug
Give up/stop doing something
enormous
[ i-ˈnȯr-məs ]
Let the cat out of the bag
Reveal a secret
Look forward to
be excited about something
Forecast
To calculate or predict (some future event or condition) usually as a result of study and analysis of available pertinent data
On the outskirts
A part that is remote from the center (especially of a city)
contagious
[ kən-ˈtā-jəs ]
Cost an arm and a leg (e.g. It cost an arm and a leg)
very expensive
go out with (someone)
be in a relationship with someone
A word that means: No longer existing or living; forever dead and non-existent
extinct
take into account
consider; keep something in mind when deciding
schedule
[ ˈske-(ˌ)jül ]
To be on cloud nine (e.g. She is on cloud nine)
Be very happy
call off
cancel
The plural form of crisis (e.g. financial crisis)
crises
In retrospect/hindsight..
Looking back in time
premature
[ ˌprē-mə-ˈchu̇r ]
tie the knot (e.g. They tied the knot)
get married
catch up with (someone)
to speak after a long time of not speaking
Intention (to intend)
A purpose or goal someone has in mind
bear in mind
remember or keep in mind
acquaintance
[ ə-ˈkwān-tᵊn(t)s ]
To see through rose-colored glasses
To only see something in a positive way (especially when someone cannot see past the illusion)
make up (2 meanings!)
1) create information or a story
2) to no longer have conflict with someone