combination of the words “adult" and “adolescent"
A new name has enven been combined for people who don't act their age; adultescents.
bluntly
directly; pointedly
A colleague bluntly told him that he had no business asking for the status factor.
cash in on
earn money from
He had cashed in on the opportunity.
coin
invent a new word
Visionary and inventor Buckminster Fuller coined the phrase "Think global, act local."
consumerism
the habit of buying things
The growth of consumerism has led to many organizations improving their service to the costomer.
devote
commit
She devotes two hours a day to playing the piano.
disposable income
money available for leisure goods and other interests
The disposable income for the private sector would clearly be reduced, creating an income effect.
enjoy life to the brim
have as good a time as possible
He was a guy who had enjoyed life to the brim.
ignore
pay no attention to
I ignore spam mails and just delete them.
indulge
give in to (often something that one enjoys but doesn't always get)
He was on a strict diet, but one day he indulged in a small bowl of ice cream.
intellectual
related to the mind (ex: interests, ideas, thought processes)
Children affected with cerebral palsy generally have basic intellectual ability.
mature
behaving like an adult
The little girl was very mature for her age and used very good manners.
mindset
way of thinking; mental state
She did not have a positive mindset when it came to thinking about her future.
obligation
responsibility
Family members carry out the obligations of their roles.
opt
To opt is to make a choice, especially when deciding in favor of something.
My brother likes chocolate ice cream, but I always opt for vanilla.
pros and cons
advantages and disadvantages
The essay in this issue explore the pros and cons, the advantages and dangers of taking human rights seriously.
pursuit
interest; goal
The pursuit of knowledge should be combined with wisdom.
put off
delay
You shouldn't put off doing your homework until tonight.
ramification
consequence
There were no negative ramifications from her charitable donation.
rejuvenile
an adult who acts like a child (literally: to become a juvenile again)
Noxon said being a rejuvenile is a way of being relevant in this world.
remarkable
amazing
Cleopatra was known for her remarkable beauty and charismatic personality.
stay put
remain in the same place
Because of these costs, most homeowners would choose to stay put rather than move.
steady
calm; stable
There has been a steady wind blowing all day.
take advantage of
make the most of
Foreign investors want to take advantage of all the benefits above.
take heart
feel good/reassured
The government can take heart from the latest opinion polls.
whim
something done without much thought or consideration
You must learn to control your whims to buy things you don't need.
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