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procrastinate (v.)
Meaning: To delay or postpone action; put off doing
something.
Sentence: When it comes to homework, I tend to
procrastinate.
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ponder (v.)
Meaning: think about (something) carefully
Sentence: He sat back for a minute to ponder his next
move in the game.
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accountable (adj.)
Meaning: responsible for and having to explain your actions
Sentence: He knew he would be held accountable for any
flaws in the programming.
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affection (n.)
Meaning: a gentle feeling of fondness or liking
Sentence: She felt affection for the wise old lady
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wholeheartedly (adv.)
Meaning: without any doubt; with complete sincerity and
commitment
Sentence: I agree wholeheartedly that parents need to be
informed of their children's progress.
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agile (adj.)
Meaning: able to move your body quickly and easily
Sentence:Years of ballet and modern dance had made
him strong and agile.
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feeling blue
Meaning: feeling sad
Sentence: Joey was feeling blue when his friend moved
away.
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under the weather
Meaning: unwell; to feel ill
Sentence: I did not go to school today as I was feeling
a bit under the weather.
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pigs might fly/when pigs fly
Meaning: something that will never happen; impossible
(used ironically to express disbelief)
Sentence: I asked my boss if I could go on a two month vacation,
he said yes, when pigs fly!
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the grass is always greener on the other side
Meaning: something that you say to other people who always seem
to be in a better situation than you, although they may not be
Sentence:
Sometimes I think I'd be happier teaching in Spain. Oh well, the
grass is always greener on the other side!
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the grass is always greener on the other side
Meaning: something that you say to other people who always seem
to be in a better situation than you, although they may not be
Sentence:
Sometimes I think I'd be happier teaching in Spain. Oh well, the
grass is always greener on the other side!