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wear out / ˈwɛr ˈaʊt/ phrasal verb 1 wear (someone) out or wear out (someone) : to make (someone) tired All that work in the yard yesterday really wore me out. She was worn out [=exhausted] from exercising. 2 wear out or wear …
lousy /ˈlaʊzi/ adjective informal 1 . bad or poor She got lousy grades in high school. I like the work, but the pay is lousy. He was a lousy husband. of poor quality : not good or …
cushion /ˈkʊʃən/ noun [count] a soft object or part that is used to make something (such as a seat) more comfortable or to protect a surface from damage : a soft pillow, pad, …
tantrum /ˈtæntrəm/ noun [count] : an uncontrolled expression of childish anger : an angry outburst by a child or by someone who is behaving like a child When he doesn’t get his way, he has/throws …
bells and whistles /ˈbɛlz ən ˈwɪsəlz/ noun [plural] informal parts and features that are useful or appealing but not essential or necessary : FRILLS The car was equipped with all the bells and whistles you could …
out of sorts /ˈoʊt əv ˈsɔrts/ idiom 1 : somewhat angry or unhappy My boss is (feeling) out of sorts today. 2 : somewhat ill I don’t know what’s wrong with me, but I’m feeling …
blazing /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/ adjective very hot, fast, or powerful the blazing heat/sun She runs with blazing speed. — blazingly adverb blazingly hot/fast
scruffy /ˈskrʌfi/ adjective informal not neat, clean, or orderly a scruffy beard scruffy college students The neighborhood is full of dilapidated houses with scruffy backyards.
enliven /ɪnˈlaɪvən/ verb [+ object] to make (something) more interesting, lively, or enjoyable He enlivened his speech with a few jokes. a soup enlivened by chili peppers A few touches of color will enliven …
perforate /ˈpɚfəˌreɪt/ verb [+ object] to make a hole or a series of holes in (something) Cover the bowl with aluminum foil, and then use a fork to perforate the foil.
