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Street Talk 2 - Lesson 7

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Street Talk 2
rig
[noun]

a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses

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a place where vehicles slow down or stop because the road narrows or there is an obstruction

Ex: Public transportation helps alleviate bottlenecks by reducing the number of cars on the road .
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to become congested or gather closely together, often referring to traffic or crowds becoming tightly packed or slowed down

Ex: As the road narrowed , the cars bunched up, causing a slow crawl through the intersection .
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an unobstructed view or opportunity

Ex: The new contract was a clear shot at solidifying their position in the industry .
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to clip
[Verb]

to move swiftly and briskly

Ex: Fueled by adrenaline , he clipped along the cliffside path , oblivious to the steep drop below .
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to provide someone with information and make them aware of something

Ex: The detective finally clued in the rookie officer about the ongoing investigation and its complexities .
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dead
[Adverb]

to an absolute or complete extent

Ex: They were dead silent during the whole meeting .
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a minor car accident that usually involves small damage to the vehicles

Ex: The police officer took a quick report for the fender-bender.
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heads up
[interjection]

used to alert someone to pay attention or to be cautious about something

Ex: Heads up , there 's a spill on the floor .
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heavy
[Adjective]

great in amount, degree, or intensity; worse than usual in severity

Ex: They had a heavy workload this week and had to stay late every day .
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to closely observe someone or something to stay informed about their activities or whereabouts

Ex: To maintain security, the company keeps tabs on who enters and exits the building.
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to increase in speed or pace suddenly or gradually

Ex: As the music reached its climax , the tempo picked up noticeably .
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a person who stares inquisitively

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rush hour
[noun]

a time of day at which traffic is the heaviest because people are leaving for work or home

Ex: She planned her errands around rush hour to avoid getting stuck in traffic .
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scene
[noun]

the location or setting where an event or action takes place

Ex: The scene of the celebration was decorated with colorful banners and lights .
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shoulder
[noun]

the strip of land on the side of a road where vehicles can stop in an emergency

Ex: The shoulder was used by cyclists and pedestrians in some areas .
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to lose control of a vehicle, causing it to spin around or slide uncontrollably, typically on a slippery or wet surface

Ex: The car spins out of control as it tries to navigate the sharp turn.
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tangle
[noun]

a traffic accident involving two or more vehicles that have collided, often causing a messy or complicated situation on the road

Ex: The tangle on Main Street involved three cars and a delivery truck .
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a situation that causes difficulties for one

Ex: Climbing the corporate ladder in a competitive industry can be a hard row to hoe.It demands consistent hard work, networking, and proving oneself in a challenging environment.
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to move toward a destination or goal, often with effort or difficulty, typically involving a gradual or slow progress

Ex: The hiker slowly worked his way through the dense forest, step by step.
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