Vocabulary:Returns and Refunds

A. = Adjective ADV. = Adverb IDM. = Idiom N. = Noun V. = Verb
to carry	V. to offer a particular item for sale; to have an item in the store
a defect	N. a technical problem, a flaw, a mistake in construction
to exchange	V. to change one item for another
irritating	A. annoying, upsetting, bothersome
a model	N. a particular type of a mechanical product
a policy	N. a plan or course of action in business or government which is regularly followed
to refund	V. to return money which a person paid for a product or service
to ship	V. to send something large through the mail
store credit	N. a credit given to a customer which can be used to buy a new product When customers return a product to a store, sometimes instead of cash, they are given a store credit which allows them to buy another product of equal or lesser value.
a warranty	N. This is a guarantee given by a company which ensures that the product they sell is well made. If it breaks too soon, they agree to repair it or replace it free of charge.

Vocabulary:Entertaining Films

A. = Adjective ADV. = Adverb IDM. = Idiom N. = Noun V. = Verb
alternative	A. something which is done in a different way, not done in the normal way In the U.S., alternative films are usually artistic films or foreign language films.
artsy	A. extremely artistic, overly artistic, too artistic This often suggests that someone tried too hard to make something artistic.
entertaining	A. something which entertains; amusing and interesting
hilarious	A. something which is very funny; something which makes you laugh
intense	A. 1) containing strong emotions or feelings 2) extreme An intense film is one which emotionally drains you or makes you tired. Intense is not necessarily negative, it just means that a movie is not light or relaxing.
light	A. relaxing, amusing, not too intense This is the opposite of "intense."
mainstream	A. something which is usual, or commonly done Mainstream films are those which are usually high-budget, popular, and made for entertainment. "Mainstream" is the opposite of "alternative."
superficial	A. 1) not deep or profound; lacking real content 2) only on the surface
suspenseful	A. something which makes you keep guessing or makes you question how something will end
thought-provoking	A. something which

Vocabulary:Grocery Store Choice

A. = Adjective ADV. = Adverb IDM. = Idiom N. = Noun V. = Verb
to bill	V. to send a request for payment
a bill	N. a request for payment
to come to	V. to equal (an amount of money), to add up to, to total
to deduct	V. to take away, subtract (an amount of money)
to discount	V. to reduce or lower the cost of a product
a discount	N. a reduction in the cost of a product
discount	A. costing less money
to enter	V. 1) to put in information electronically 2) to write in information
to issue	V. to officially give out or print
to pack	V. 1) to put things into a grocery bag 2) to put things into a box to move 3) to put things into a suitcase to take with you
pressed for time	IDM. in a hurry
to swipe	V. to put a card through a computerized machine quickly so it can scan the information We usually use this word with ATM cards, credit cards, debit cards, identification cards, etc.
to verify	V. to make sure that something is true

Vocabulary:A Unique Circus

A. = Adjective ADV. = Adverb IDM. = Idiom N. = Noun V. = Verb
an act	N. 1) a short performance or skit in a circus 2) a part of a theater play
the audience	N. the people watching or listening to a performance
to celebrate	V. to recognize a special occasion or event with a fun activity or party
a costume	N. 1) clothes worn in a play, movie, circus, or other performance 2) clothes worn during a special holiday such as Halloween, Carnival or Mardi Gras
cruel	A. enjoying the pain and suffering of others, intentionally causing pain and suffering
to distinguish	V. 1) to set apart, to make the difference, to mark the difference 2) to see, hear, taste or smell the difference (between two or more things)
to juggle	V. 1) to keep many things in the air at the same time by throwing and catching them quickly 2) to do many jobs or activities at the same time This usually indicates that because you are doing many things at the same time, you are tired and overworked.
a magician	N. a person who performs magic tricks
mesmerizing	A. to be so beautiful or amazing that one becomes speechless and lost in a trance

Vocabulary:States and Territories

A. = Adjective ADV. = Adverb IDM. = Idiom N. = Noun V. = Verb
to be classified	V. to be put into a category, to be arranged in classes or groups
a district	N. an area of land or political division used for official purposes
geographical	A. relating to geography
geographically	ADV. done in a way which is related to geography
New England	N. a cultural region in the United States known for its small towns, traditional culture, countryside and colored leaves in autumn
a region	N. a large area or part
self-governing	A. independently run, not controlled from the outside
a state	N. a smaller, partly self-governing division of certain countries
to stretch	V. to spread out, extend
tied	A. 1) connected with rope or string 2) connected (historically, politically, economically, etc.)
a territory (territories)	N. an area of land ruled by a government

Vocabulary:Getting an Apartment

A. = Adjective ADV. = Adverb IDM. = Idiom N. = Noun V. = Verb
an application	N. a written request for an apartment, a job or entrance into a school or an organization
a credit report	N. a complete history of a person's paying habits In the United States, detailed credit histories are kept on all Americans describing how they pay their credit card bills, rent payments, electricity bills, car payments, telephone bills, etc. People are given grades called "credit ratings" for how well they pay off their debt. When a person moves into an apartment, landlords often request credit reports to find out if a person regularly pays on time.
to deposit	V. to put money in a bank
a deposit	N. 1) money which is put in a bank 2) money which is given to ensure that something will be returned or remain in good condition For example, if you want to rent a bicycle, you might have to leave a deposit to ensure that you bring the bike back.
to fill out	V. to complete (a form) by writing in the information
furnished	A. having furniture used with apartments or rental properties
a landlord	N. the man who runs an apartment building or property
a landlady	N. the woman who runs an apartment building or property
non-refundable	A. cannot be returned (money)
a reference	N. 1) a person who will provide information about your character or ability 2) a written letter which will provide information about your character or ability When looking for an apartment in the United States, it is common to provide a landlord with references who will say that you are a good person who will not cause problems.
to sublet	V. to rent your apartment temporarily to someone else
a tenant	N. a person who is renting a room or apartment

Vocabulary:Getting an Apartment

A. = Adjective ADV. = Adverb IDM. = Idiom N. = Noun V. = Verb
an application	N. a written request for an apartment, a job or entrance into a school or an organization
a credit report	N. a complete history of a person's paying habits In the United States, detailed credit histories are kept on all Americans describing how they pay their credit card bills, rent payments, electricity bills, car payments, telephone bills, etc. People are given grades called "credit ratings" for how well they pay off their debt. When a person moves into an apartment, landlords often request credit reports to find out if a person regularly pays on time.
to deposit	V. to put money in a bank
a deposit	N. 1) money which is put in a bank 2) money which is given to ensure that something will be returned or remain in good condition For example, if you want to rent a bicycle, you might have to leave a deposit to ensure that you bring the bike back.
to fill out	V. to complete (a form) by writing in the information
furnished	A. having furniture used with apartments or rental properties
a landlord	N. the man who runs an apartment building or property
a landlady	N. the woman who runs an apartment building or property
non-refundable	A. cannot be returned (money)
a reference	N. 1) a person who will provide information about your character or ability 2) a written letter which will provide information about your character or ability When looking for an apartment in the United States, it is common to provide a landlord with references who will say that you are a good person who will not cause problems.
to sublet	V. to rent your apartment temporarily to someone else
a tenant	N. a person who is renting a room or apartment