Paragraph Writing Vocabulary - 184 Unit 3/4/5/6

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heart condition

a disease that affects your heart, when your heart doesn't work as well as it should

senior citizen

a person around 65 years of age and up

homeless

a person without a place to live (also an adjective)

empty promise

a promise that is worthless, that won't be kept

wage increase

a raise in how much money someone is paid

proposal

a suggested idea

recommendation

a suggestion that says a particular thing is good

capable of

able to, has the ability

outstanding production

an excellent performance

establishment

an informal group that makes decisions and holds power

palpitations

beating of the heart that is stronger and quicker than normal

under the circumstances

considering the situation

housing alternatives

different kinds of places to live

eat sensibly

eat food that is good for the body, eat healthily

productive

getting a lot done

around town

in the neighborhood, in the city

whole-grain

made from grains, such as wheat, that have not had any part removed

nutritious

provides things that your body needs, such as vitamins

depend on

rely on

small quantities

small amounts, a little bit

classic

something considered good for many years, not only for a short time (also an adjective)

incentive

something that encourages people to do something

controversial issues

subjects people don't agree on

opening night

the first night of a play, movie or other performance

applause

the sound of the clapping of hands

manage by yourself

to be able to do things without help

top the list

to be the best of its kind

make a difference

to change things

play it safe

to choose a more certain choice

quit

to choose to stop working at something, often a job

take steps

to do something about a certain issue

make a living

to earn enough money to live

concentrate on

to focus on

pay the rent

to make a monthly payment so you can live in an apartment or house which belongs to someone else

limit

to not let something, such as an amount or number, go past a certain point, restrict (also a noun)

make cuts

to reduce or lower your budget, often in regards to money

cheer

to shout in approval of someone or something (also a noun)

weigh yourself

to stand on a scale to find out how heavy you are

go on strike

to stop work as a protest

walk out

to suddenly leave a place of work as an expression of disapproval, to go on strike (also a noun: walkout)

handle the situation

to take care of things

worthwhile

valuable, worth one's time, money, or effort

hilarious

very funny

Overweight

weighing more than you should

on tour

when entertainers travel from place to place giving performances

sweat

when liquid comes out of your skin, usually when it is hot or you are nervous

heart attack

when your heart suddenly stops working

on the streets

without a home, living outside


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