1.whip up (phrasal verb)

prepare quickly

Ex:There's no time to fix a big dinner, so I'll just have to whip up a simple salad.

 

2.bet (v.) [ bet ]

strongly believe or have faith in

Ex:This cake has a nice flavor. I bet she added some cinnamon to the recipe.

 

3.knockout (n.) [ 'nɒkˌaut ]

a very attractive or beautiful woman

Ex:Hey, you'll love her roommate. She's a real knockout, and she isn't dating anyone.

 

4.nah (adj.)

informal for "no"

Ex:Nah, I don't want to go out to eat. Let's just eat something easy at home.

 

5.hit it off (phrasal verb)

get along well

Ex:I thought they would hit it off and go on another date, but it turns out that they didn't have much in common.

 

6.section (n.) [ 'sek∫n ]

a separate part of a book or newspaper

Ex:Be sure to read this section of the book carefully. It will help you understand the story better.

 

7.boring (adj.) [ˋborɪŋ]

not interesting

Ex:Many advertisers use almost any means to persuade customers to buy their products.

 

8.whoa [ wəu, hwəu ]

used to show surprise

Ex:Whoa! You can read really well. That's great!

 

9.count (v.) [ kaunt ]

be included, allowed, or accepted

Ex:You are supposed to read 300 pages before the end of the school year, but remember that comic books don't count. You have to read story books.

 

10.bedtime (n.) [ 'bedˌtaim ]

the time when you normally go to bed

Ex:I often read a book or watch TV before bedtime.

 

11.issue (v.) [ˋɪʃjʊ]

provide or give something usually to members of a group

Ex:This video only cost me a buck to rent for three days.

 

12.keep track of (phrasal verb)

watch and pay careful attention to what is happening

Ex:We need to keep track of the video we have checked out. Otherwise, we might have to pay a late fee.

 

13.anyway (adv.) [ˋɛnɪ͵we]

used to say you will do something regardless of something else

Ex:I know the DVD is expensive, but I'm going to buy it anyway.

 

14.release (n.) [rɪˋlis]

a new movie or CD that has just been available for purchase

Ex:This is a new release, so it will cost a little more to rent.

 

15.buck (n.) [bʌk]

informal for one dollar

Ex:This video only cost me a buck to rent for three days.

 

16.come to (v.)

add up to a certain money total

Ex:Renting the two videos comes to $5.00 plus tax.

 

17.overdue (adj.) [ˋovɚˋdju]

late, not returned as expected

Ex:This video is overdue now, and I should have returned it yesterday.

 

18.recommend (v.) [͵rɛkəˋmɛnd]

to suggest something would be good or suitable for a particular purpose or to suggest some action

Ex:I recommend you visit the palace during your visit.

 

19.blocks (n.) [blɑk]

the distance and area between roads or streets

Ex:Walk down this road three blocks, and you'll see the science museum on the righthand side of the street.

 

20.to tell (you) the truth (phrase)

to be honest

Ex:To tell you the truth, I'm a little afraid to try new foods.

 

21.pick up (v.)

obtain or get

Ex:I picked up this doll during my last trip to China.

 

22.souvenir (v.) [ˋsuvə͵nɪr]

something you give or receive to help you remember a visit to another place

Ex:My children expect souvenirs when I return from a trip overseas.

 

23.flu (n.) [flu]

informal for influenza, like a very bad cold with chills and fever

Ex:Sometimes, doctors have to be very discreet when talking with their family about patients.

 

24.stuffy (adj.) [ 'stʌfi ]

closed or blocked

Ex:I have a really stuffy nose and can't breathe very well.

 

25.be supposed to (v.)

expected to do something

Ex:She was supposed to stay in bed and rest, but she went to work instead.