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To be off to a good start

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To look forward

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To be all ears

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Accordingly

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Great choice of

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To dive into

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To commend

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Ambiance

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Breakdown

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To convey ideas

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Solid score

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Scenic countryside

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Thrilling plane ride

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Family vacation

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Business trip

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Unexpected event

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Breathtaking scenery

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Descriptive language

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Vivid examples

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I’d be more than happy

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To share response

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It’s not a trouble at all

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Bonding moments

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On a business trip

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To set the stage
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Close acquaintances
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Joyous event
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Immense joy
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To unite in marriage
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Grand celebration
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Profound meaning behind it
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To witness
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To build a future
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To cherish
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To capture moments
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Sentimental value
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To symbolize
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Family circle
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Bustling
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To exude
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Eye-opening experience
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Despite facing
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To leave heartbroken
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Challenging times
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Unpretentious
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Entirely new experience
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Heartwarming
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To sound disjointed
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Delighted
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It sounds like a great idea
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cusp
a point of transition between two different states
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herring
a silvery fish that is most abundant in coastal waters and is of great commercial importance as a food fish in many parts of the world
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cod
a large marine fish with a small barbel on the chin
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druid
a priest, magician, or soothsayer in the ancient Celtic religion.
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wicker
liable twigs, typically of willow, plaited or woven to make items such as furniture and baskets
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haul
(of a vehicle) pull (an attached trailer or load) behind it
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offing
the more distant part of the sea in view.
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simultaneity
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apposition
a relationship between two or more words or phrases in which the two units are grammatically parallel and have the same referent (e.g. my friend Sue ; the first US president, George Washington ).
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staple
main or important, especially in terms of consumption.
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amphibious
animal: land and water based
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forelimb
animal's front leg
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tortoise
animal: land turtle
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gills
usually plural (breathing organ of fish)
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pop into someone head
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wind down
figurative (relax)
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flaunt
show off
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give someone a clue
Provide a clue to help someone's guess
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intelligible
comprehensible
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nip in the air
informal (weather: slight chill) (familier)
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quality time
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as much time as possible
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conscientious
person: meticulous
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redundancy
UK (lay-off of workers)
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foible
quirk or weakness
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butt
stub, end
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paraphernalia
equipment, accessories
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admix
add to create a mixture
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mingle
socialize, mix with people
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contrive
devise, work out
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nauseous
(feeling sick)
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ossification
(formation of bone)
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petrify
figurative (terrify) 
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Pilate
(Pontius: condemned Christ)
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senile
(geriatric, elderly)
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sizzle
(cookery: hiss while frying)
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tremor
(trembling: of body)
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valiant
literary (brave)
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wince
(reaction: flinch, recoil)
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scrumptious
informal (delicious)
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entwine
(wind or twist around)
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snow under
(cover with snow)
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leeway
(margin, allowance)
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post-haste
something with great speed or urgency
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fortnight
UK (14 days)
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unreservedly
(unconditionally, wholly)
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galavant
go around from one place to another in search of pleasure or entertainment
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bout
figurative (attack of illness: flu, etc.) 
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liaise
(work in cooperation)
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listless
(lethargic, apathetic)
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presumptuous
(bold, impertinent)
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afterthought
([sth] added later)
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superannuated
(person: retired, too old for work, etc.)
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offer an avenue
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oust
(remove, eject)
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runner-up
(competitor: 2nd place)
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investiture
(ceremony of inauguration into a role)
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chivalry
(gentlemanly behaviour)
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primeval
(primordial, earliest)
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gobble down
informal (eat hungrily)
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crawfish
US, informal (back out of [sth])
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guinea-fowl
(poultry bird)
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go the extra mile
figurative, informal (make an exceptional effort)
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up to the minute
(extremely current)
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domicile
formal (home)
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matriculate
(be accepted at a university)
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eyesore
(ugly thing)
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vagabond
dated, potentially offensive (homeless person, beggar)
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from dawn till dusk
(all day long)
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guzzle
(eat or drink greedily)
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tress
usually plural (lock of hair)
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agape
(mouth: wide open)
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destitute
(person: poor, needy)
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hold off
(bad weather: be delayed)
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make ends meet
figurative (have enough money to live on)
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extension
(time: additional period)
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hindsight
(understanding afterwards)
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extension
(time: additional period)
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make ends meet
figurative (have enough money to live on)
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city slicker
US, informal, usually pejorative (urban person)
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apprehensive
(anxious)
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acculturation
assimilation to a different culture, typically the dominant one.
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by and large
of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity.
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spot-on
spot-on adj UK, informal (precise, exactly right)
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time on my hands
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a spare moment
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time to kill
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easy-peasy
UK, informal (easy, simple)
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nifty
US, informal (great, excellent) (familier) super
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demurrer
an objection granting the factual basis of an opponent's point but dismissing it as irrelevant or invalid.
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acquiescence
the reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
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clannish
(of a group or their activities) tending to exclude others outside the group.
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derogation
(exemption from law)
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conferred
(granted, given)
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sultanate
(state ruled by a sultan)
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surcharge
(extra charge)
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municipality
(urban district)
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serendipitous
(fortunate, fortuitous)
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sway
(rock, in wind)
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pandemonium
(chaos, disorder)
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rejuvenate
(make look younger)
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corrugated
(having ridges)
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souvenir
(memento: from vacation)
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In euphemistic terms
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expropriation
(removal of [sb]'s property)
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daredevil
A person who enjoys taking dangerous risks; someone very bold or fearless.
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hair-raising
Extremely frightening, shocking, or exciting — something that makes you feel scared or tense, as if your hair stands on end.
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free falling
Falling freely under the force of gravity, with no support or control.
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rebound
To bounce back, return, or recover after hitting something or after a setback.
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substance beneath its sheen
Real value, depth, or quality hidden under a shiny or attractive surface.
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leaf through
To look through something quickly and casually, especially a book, magazine, or papers.
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eclectic
Choosing or using ideas, styles, or elements from many different sources rather than one single tradition.
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unsurpassed
Not exceeded; better than anything else of the same kind.
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Polaroid
a photo that develops immediately after being taken, usually within a few minutes.
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cenotaph
A monument or memorial built to honor a dead person or people whose bodies are buried elsewhere (or not found).
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orientate
To align, position, or familiarize someone or something with new surroundings, directions, or information.
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family heirloom
A valuable or meaningful object that is passed down through generations of a family.
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gem-studded
Decorated or covered with gems (precious stones).
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free-standing
Able to stand by itself without being attached, supported, or fixed to something else.
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precocious
Showing unusually early development or maturity, especially in intelligence, talent, or behavior.
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yearn for
To have a strong, deep desire or longing for something, especially something emotional or hard to obtain.
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pay through the nose
To pay far too much for something; to be overcharged.
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hand-knot
A knot that is tied by hand (not by a machine), often simple and traditional.
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lush
Rich, abundant, luxurious, or very attractive — especially in appearance, nature, or texture.
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colloquially
In an informal, conversational way; using everyday spoken language rather than formal language.
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precocious
someone—usually a child—who develops abilities, intelligence, or maturity earlier than is normal for their age.
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brackish water
water that is slightly salty, but not as salty as seawater. It is a mix of fresh water and salt water.
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congregate
to come together, gather, or meet in one place, usually as a group
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insurmountable
too difficult or impossible to overcome.
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a case in point
a clear and specific example that proves or illustrates what you are saying.
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scales
The small, hard plates that cover the skin of fish, snakes, etc.
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broth
a liquid made by boiling meat, bones, or vegetables in water. It is often used as a base for soups, sauces, or stews.
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chickpea
round, beige legumes (a type of bean) commonly used in cooking around the world.
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turmeric
a bright yellow spice made from the root of a plant related to ginger. It is widely used in cooking, traditional medicine, and as a natural coloring.
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pay through the nose
to pay an excessively high price for something — much more than it’s really worth.
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get fond of
to begin to like them more and more over time. It describes a growing affection or liking that develops gradually.
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scorching
extremely hot — so hot that it feels burning or unbearable.
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frigid
extremely cold. It can describe weather, temperature, or conditions that feel freezing.
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rags-to-riches story
someone who starts very poor and later becomes successful, wealthy, or famous.
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black lime
a dried lime that has been boiled and then sun‑dried until it turns dark brown or black.
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mash
a dried lime that has been boiled and then sun‑dried until it turns dark brown or black. It’s used as a spice, especially in Middle Eastern cuisine.
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reminisce
To think or talk about past experiences with pleasure or nostalgia
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scrumptious
Very delicious; extremely tasty
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tabloid
A tabloid is a newspaper that usually: Has a smaller physical size than traditional newspapers Focuses on sensational stories, celebrity gossip, scandals, crime, and dramatic headlines Often simplifies or exaggerates news to attract attention
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