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exaggerate

CULTURE/BACKGROUND

People that exaggerate are usually untrustworthy.  

DIALOGUE

A: Did you hear how much that guy said he’s making per year? Unreal, yeah?
B: He’s definitely exaggerating. Take whatever he says with a grain of salt.

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justify

CULTURE/BACKGROUND

This is a slightly challenging word, but it means the samething as “defend”.  

DIALOGUE

A: There is no way for you to justify your rude behavior today. Just apologize and let’s move on.

B: Fine. I’m sorry. Fromthe bottom of my heart.

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mention

CULTURE/BACKGROUND

We use this words in so many ways! It’s fun, and you should learn how to use it!

DIALOGUE

A: I forgot to mention that I can’t make it today? Something came up.

B: No worries. I appreciate you letting me know beforehand. Thanks.

A: Don’t mention it.

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thrive

CULTURE/BACKGROUND

Fun word that sounds nice and we use it a lot.  

DIALOGUE

A: You seem to be thriving at your new position.

B: This entire city is thriving! The economy is finally coming back！

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susceptible

CULTURE/BACKGROUND

Let’s talk about air conditioners and fans…

DIALOGUE

A: Can you please direct the fan away from me? I don’t want to catch a cold.

B: You can’t catch a cold from a fan.

A: But it will make me more susceptible to getting sick.

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Ibuprofen

CULTURE/BACKGROUND

We use this all the time in America.

DIALOGUE

A: I think I’m coming down with a headache. Do you have any ibuprofen on you?

B: As luck would have it, I do, you pill-popper!

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confrontational

CULTURE/BACKGROUND

Many Americans are confrontational. In my opinion, much more so than with Chinese people. 

DIALOGUE

A: Steer clear of that one. She’s super confrontational.

B: I’ve heard she likes to pick fights. I’m down to throw down.

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predictable

CULTURE/BACKGROUND

We also use this word to describe a person.   

DIALOGUE

A: The weather here is so unpredictable. Makes it tough to plan our itinerary.

B: The weather is out of our control. Let’s just keep a good attitude.

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rumor

CULTURE/BACKGROUND

Rumors are often spread in middle school, high school, and in the capital.  

DIALOGUE

A: Rumor has it that Taylor Swift is coming to China this Summer.

B: Are you sure that’s not just a rumor. Don’t mess with me, man. Taylor is my idol.

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unlikely

CULTURE/BACKGROUND

Again, this is a very common word that we use that I feel like many Chinese people either don’t know or just don’t use very often.  

DIALOGUE

A: It is unlikely that they will get over this loss.They lost all momentum.

B: You never know. They might have a comeback.