Street Talk 1 - A Closer Look: Lesson 7

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Street Talk 1

used to refer to something completely dark in color

Ex: The coal miner emerged from the depths of the mine covered in coal dust , his face as black as coal .

to suddenly lose consciousness or become unaware, often due to a drop in blood pressure, shock, or exhaustion

Ex: The heat was so intense that he blacked out during the hike .

used to refer to something that is extremely dark or black

Ex: The storm clouds rolled in , turning the sky black as night , signaling an impending downpour .

to cast a vote or take action to prevent someone's acceptance or endorsement

Ex: Her candidacy was blackballed despite strong support .

to put a person, company, or entity on a list that prohibits or restricts their access, participation, or involvement in certain activities

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used to refer to something, particularly a bank account, that is providing one with a considerable amount of profit

Ex: The organization has been in the black for several quarters now , thanks to a successful cost-cutting initiative .
blue [adjective]

feeling sad or melancholic

Ex: His blue outlook on life was evident in his quiet demeanor and reflective conversations .

a type of country music that uses unamplified stringed instruments such as banjos, guitars, etc. and is usually high-pitched

blues [noun]

a feeling of sadness or depression, often mild and temporary

Ex: He tried taking a walk to shake off the blues .

occurring without prior warning

Ex: They decided to move to another city out of the blue , surprising all their friends .

to use offensive words in an intense and rapid manner

Ex: The customer became increasingly frustrated with the poor service and began to swear a blue streak , demanding immediate resolution to the issue .

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

Ex: The ethics of using animals in medical testing can be a gray area , as it involves balancing scientific progress with animal welfare .

a person's ability to learn or understand something

Ex: We need to put our collective gray matter to work in order to find a solution to this challenge .
green [adjective]

inexperienced or lacking in worldly knowledge, often showing innocence or gullibility

Ex: The green intern made several rookie mistakes due to a lack of practical experience .

(of a person) feeling or looking nauseated, pale, or sickly

Ex: The strong smell of fish made Sarah feel green around the gills , and she had to step away from the seafood section of the market .

a person's natural talent or ability to make plants grow efficiently

Ex: I wish I had a green thumb like my grandmother .

feeling jealous of another's advantages, possessions, or experiences that one lacks

Ex: I can already imagine her turning green with envy when she sees her sister 's beautiful wedding dress .

the feeling of discontent caused by lacking someone else's possessions, accomplishments, etc.

Ex: In the past , his green-eyed monster led to conflicts and misunderstandings with his colleagues .

a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)

pinko [noun]

a term used to describe someone with moderately leftist or progressive political views, often associated with socialism or liberalism, but not as extreme as a communist

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pinky [noun]

the little finger of one's hand

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filled with extreme happiness, excitement, or satisfaction

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a United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

Ex: The company 's financial statements showed that they were consistently in the red due to declining sales .

to go out and drink alcohol, dance, or do whatever one pleases

Ex: They hired a limousine and invited friends to join them in painting the town red for her birthday .
red [noun]

a person who is associated with or supports communist or socialist ideologies

Ex: The film ’s antagonist was portrayed as a red , representing the ideological struggle of the era .
red cent [noun]

an amount of money that is extremely small

Ex: The business venture failed , and they lost every red cent they had invested .
red-faced [adjective]

describing a person whose face has become red, typically due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

Ex: She felt red-faced when her joke did n't land as she had hoped , causing awkward silence .
red-hot [adjective]

characterized by intense emotion or interest or excitement

red tape [noun]

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

Ex: They have been dealing with red tape for weeks , trying to get their visas approved for their trip .

a day that will always be remembered by an exceptionally good thing that has happened on it

Ex: Next week will be a red-letter day for our family as we welcome a new addition .
redneck [noun]

a poor White person in the southern United States

to treat a guest whom one greatly values with extra care and attention

Ex: The restaurant staff rolled out the red carpet for the food critic , offering a personalized dining experience .

to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

Ex: When she found out about the betrayal , she saw red and confronted the person immediately .

used to refer to someone who looks unnaturally pale, often as a result of fear or illness

Ex: Since the bad news , she has been walking around looking white as a sheet .
white-bread [adjective]

of or belonging to or representative of the white middle class

a possession that is costly to maintain and difficult to dispose of, often more trouble than it is worth

Ex: That abandoned stadium is a white elephant millions spent , and no one uses it .

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

Ex: The host thanked their guests for the delicious meal , even though it was a white lie as the food was undercooked .
yellow [adjective]

lacking in courage

Ex: The soldier 's yellow reaction to the battle made his comrades lose trust in him .