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Other ways to say SCARY
Vocabulary Boost #30
Synonyms for SCARY
terrifying /terɪfaɪŋ/
That was a terrifying moment! I thought that bus was going to hit us.
frightful /fraɪtfʊl/
It was a frightful accident.
chilling /tʃɪl/
The story about his near-death experience was chilling.
spine-tingling /spaɪn tɪŋgəlɪŋ/
The detective story I am reading now is spine-tingling.
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2018-01-23 09:45:33

Verbs Followed by Gerunds
AVOID
I avoid taking the train on weekends.
ENJOY
We enjoy playing sports.
KEEP
She kept thinking about her job interview.
MISS
You missed hearing a good speech.
MIND
Do you mind waiting here for a minute?
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2018-01-16 18:23:03

Other ways to say VERY
Vocabulary Boost #29
Synonyms for VERY
extremely /ɪkˈstriːmli/
I am extremely busy right now. Please call me later.
exceptionally /ɪkˈsɛpʃ(ə)nəli/
You are an exceptionally talented musician.
immensely /ɪˈmɛnsli/
They are immensely grateful for your help.
really /ˈrɪəli/
Susanna is a really good client. She is helpful and clear about what she wants.
exceedingly /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/
You are an exceedingly generous friend.
tremendously /trɪˈmɛndəsli/
His store is tremendously successful.
particularly /pəˈtɪkjʊləli/
It was particularly hot last summer.
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2018-01-12 20:03:07

Slang Time!
Slang #6
RIP-OFF
rip-off = something that is not worth what you pay for it
$300 for that shirt? That’s a complete rip-off!
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2017-12-30 18:23:13

IF & WHETHER
The Difference #31
In most cases “if” and “whether” are interchangeable.
However, there are three instances where we always use “whether” and never “if”.
1. discuss + whether
They discussed whether Jane would be promoted.
2. whether + infinitive
I can’t decide whether to stay at the party or go home.
3. preposition + whether
Sue was interested in whether she could volunteer or not.
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2017-12-29 16:44:09

Slang Time.
Slang #5
BLABBERMOUTH
blabbermouth = a person who talks too much, often telling secrets to other people
Why did you tell Rachel about the surprise party for Helen? She’s such a blabbermouth!
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2017-12-26 18:23:27

Today’s Idiom is here!
Idioms #43
The grass is greener on the other side = people think they would be happier if things were different
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2017-12-25 16:44:22

Other ways to say EAGER
Vocabulary Boost #28
EAGER
enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈastɪk/
She is an enthusiastic teacher. Her class is never boring.
keen /kiːn/
He is keen to learn as much English as possible this year.
gung-ho /ɡʌŋˈhəʊ/
My students are gung-ho about making the environment cleaner.
zealous /ˈzɛləs/
The candidate has many zealous supporters. She’s favored to win.
enthused /ɛnˈθuzd/
You don’t sound very enthused about your new job. Is it boring?
excited /ɪkˈsʌɪtɪd/
He is excited to volunteer and help clean up the beach tomorrow.
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2017-12-23 12:24:12

Today’s Idiom is here!
Idioms #42
to know something backwards and forwards = to be an expert or intimately familiar with something
I’ve read this book so many times that I know it backwards and forwards.
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2017-12-22 13:46:14

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2017-12-21 18:23:10