Street Talk 1 - A Closer Look 2: Lesson 8

someone who possesses great wisdom and good judgment, often referred to old people

a person who has a tendency to sleep very late at night

quiet and timid and ineffectual

used to refer to someone or something that is extremely quiet and does not make much noise

a type of wrench with a screw placed on its handle near the adjustable jaws

describing a situation, activity, or experience that is extremely enjoyable, entertaining, or amusing

to display complete surprise or disbelief

to engage in playful, often mischievous, or silly behavior without a clear purpose

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

used to show that one does not believe or accept something that was said or suggested

persisting to do things the way one sees fit and unwilling to change one's opinion, no matter how irrational it might seem

to eat an excessive amount of food

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

an indoor TV antenna; consists of two extendible rods that form a V

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

to inform on someone or betray them, often by disclosing their wrongdoing to authorities

a draining and stressful lifestyle that consists of constantly competing with others for success, wealth, power, etc. and so leaving no room for rest and pleasure

to begin to feel that there might be something wrong or dishonest about a situation

so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic

extremely low in speed

said to mean that what a person is searching for is right where they are, but they have failed to notice it

used to refer to a deceitful and untrustworthy person who cannot be easily caught or exposed

a dishonest person with the tendency to deceive people for personal gain

expressions used when when two dice are thrown and both come up showing one spot

showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way

to seriously and honestly discuss a matter

a person who does something thoughtless or annoying

an extremely enjoyable or thrilling time

to violently or forcefully hit a person or thing many times

a man who is aggressive in making amorous advances to women

to eat something quickly and greedily, often without pausing

something that when someone tries to deal with it causes many problems

a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect

used to imply that the person who starts their day or task early will have an advantage over those who start later or procrastinate

to make someone reveal information by questioning them repeatedly or cleverly