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Running Errands Vocabulary

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    Match the words and phrases in asterisks with the correct definitions.
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  • She spent the entire meeting *nitpicking* over minor details.
    excessively focusing on trivial details or minor faults
    persuading someone or something to do something
    uncertain, doubtful, or questionable
    caught in a repetitive pattern without progress
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  • The information he provided was completely *irrelevant* to the discussion.
    strange or unusual in behavior, style, or characteristics
    uncertain, doubtful, or questionable
    protecting and attending to their delicate self-esteem
    not related to the matter and therefore not important
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  • John found himself *stuck in a loop* of repetitive thoughts.
    very strange or mysterious
    caught in a repetitive pattern without progress
    another aspect or version of something
    restoring vitality or freshness to something or someone
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  • A visit to the spa can be *rejuvenating* for both the body and mind.
    another aspect or version of something
    restoring vitality or freshness to something or someone
    protecting and attending to their delicate self-esteem
    excessively focusing on trivial details or minor faults
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  • The artist had an *idiosyncratic* style that made his work unique.
    strange or unusual in behavior, style, or characteristics
    uncertain, doubtful, or questionable
    restoring vitality or freshness to something or someone
    another aspect or version of something
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  • The resemblance between the twins was *uncanny*; they looked exactly alike.
    very strange or mysterious
    not related to the matter and therefore not important
    uncertain, doubtful, or questionable
    excessively focusing on trivial details or minor faults
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  • She spent the evening *nursing their fragile ego* after the criticism.
    excessively focusing on trivial details or minor faults
    protecting and attending to their delicate self-esteem
    restoring vitality or freshness to something or someone
    persuading someone or something to do something
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  • The advantages are clear, but, on the *flip side*, there are a few problems.
    not related to the matter and therefore not important
    uncertain, doubtful, or questionable
    another aspect or version of something
    caught in a repetitive pattern without progress
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  • He spent hours *coaxing* the shy cat out from under the bed.
    caught in a repetitive pattern without progress
    protecting and attending to their delicate self-esteem
    persuading someone or something to do something
    excessively focusing on trivial details or minor faults
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  • The weather forecast for the outdoor event looks *iffy*; it might rain.
    not related to the matter and therefore not important
    another aspect or version of something
    very strange or mysterious
    uncertain, doubtful, or questionable
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