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shoehorn /ˈʃuhɔrn/ verb [+ object] : to force (something or someone) into a small space, a short period of time, etc. A parking garage has been shoehorned between the buildings. She’s trying to shoehorn …
doze off /ˈdoʊzˈɑf/ phrasal verb : to fall asleep especially for a short period of time A few students dozed off during the movie.
silent treatment /ˈsaɪlənt ˈtritmənt/ idiom : the act of ignoring someone because you are angry at him or her I told him that I thought he was crazy and got the silent treatment …
shuttle /ˈʃʌt̬l/ noun [count] 1 : a vehicle that travels back and forth between places A shuttle takes people from the parking lot to the airport. — often used before another noun a shuttle bus/train/service 2 …
eavesdrop /ˈivzdrɑp/ verb [no object] : to listen secretly to what other people are saying — usually + on He was eavesdropping on his sister and her friends in the next room. She was …
glamorous /ˈglæmərəs/ adjective : very exciting and attractive: full of glamour She looked glamorous in her formal black gown. She wore a glamorous black gown. glamorous movie stars A private investigator’s job isn’t as glamorous as …
bonus /ˈboʊnəs/ noun [count] 1 . something good that is more than what was expected or required As a bonus for good behavior you can stay up late. The product has the added bonus …
nonsensical /ˌnɑnˈsɛnsɪkəl/ adjective very foolish or silly a nonsensical argument It would be nonsensical to accept the lower paying job.
hub /ˈhʌb/ noun [count]1 . the central and most active part or place the hub of the city The island is a major tourist hub. [=a place where many tourists go] She was at …
convertible /kənˈvɚ t̬ əbəl/ adjective [count] a car with a roof that can be lowered or removed
