Unit21-image And Style Flashcards

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To make clean, bright, or fresh again; renovate.

A

re·fur·bish (rē-fûr′bĭsh)

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  • the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape;
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landmark

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, it would be perfect for you or ideal for your skills and interests.

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right up your street

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it means he or she is inclined to or prefers something more:
apple pies.

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“I am partial to apple pies” means that he/she likes

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Suit them perfectly, usually because it is convenient for them

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suit somebody down to the ground

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the absence of mental stress or anxiety

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Peace of mind

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Realistic

Simple

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Down-to-earth

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Bold

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Daring

Audacious

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9
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Upmarket

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Sophisticated

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Slick

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Smooth
Refined
Sharp

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Misconception

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A mistaken thought, idea, or notion; a misunderstanding: had many misconceptions about the new tax program

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Profiled

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a set of characteristics or qualities that identify a type or category of person or thing: a profile of a typical allergy sufferer.

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appealing (ə-pē′lĭng)

adj.

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Attractive; inviting: an appealing manner; an appealing idea.

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Loose sleep over

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Worry about, as in It’s too bad the experiment failed, but I’m not going to lose sleep over it. This expression, often put negatively, alludes to actual insomnia caused by anxiety. [F

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