Conversation Vocab 1

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Meaning of 'turn in' in context of essays?

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submit an assignment

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"pass (an exam) with flying colors" means…

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do well in an exam with a very good grade

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The director said to learn my speech by heart. What does 'learn by heart' mean?

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memorize something so that you don't have to read it

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Meaning of 'cram':

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Study a lot at the last minute, especially for an exam.

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Meaning of 'be kidding' in context: We joked with Mom about being a grandmother.

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not be serious or be joking

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What is an open-book test?

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Students may consult their books or notes during it.

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"Hit the books" means...

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study very hard.

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"Spring break" refers to...

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a short vacation, normally for one week, in the middle of the spring semester.

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Wyler took days to understand what happened. "figure out" means...

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try and understand something by thinking about it

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Applicants need at least a 3.1 GPA. "GPA" means...

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Grade Point Average