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