Do You Remember These Words We Barely Hear Today?

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What old nickname was commonly used for the family television set?

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Which word was often used for someone especially stylish and well put together?

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What Phrase Once Meant Something Was First Rate or Truly Outstanding?

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What was the common name for those heavy fabric panels hung over windows?

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Which word meant just a tiny little bit of something?

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Which slang term was used for a souped up car built for speed?

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What would you call someone who just would not stop talking?

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Which word described taking it easy and doing nothing much at all?

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What sixties slang word meant something was really cool or impressive?

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Which old term described a person seen as dull or out of touch?

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What did people often call the small bag a woman carried for her essentials?

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Which phrase meant chatting casually and gossiping with someone?

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What name was given to a young woman in the twenties with a short fashionable haircut?

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Which slang word once described a very attractive man?

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What term was used for a big meal with lots of food on the table?

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Which word described a likable fellow who still had a mischievous side?

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What was the room called where guests were traditionally entertained at home?

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Which word meant something was fancy expensive or high class?

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What phrase meant it was time to go to bed for the night?

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Which fruity nickname described someone especially sweet and kind?

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Which word was used for trying to win someone over romantically?

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What term described a serious sincere talk between two people?

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What slang word referred to a lively noisy get together?

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Which word described someone who was clumsy or not very bright?

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What were those little paper notes for kitchen directions commonly called?

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Which word meant a commotion or state of confusion?

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What phrase told someone to move faster without delay?

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Which word described a wealthy and powerful businessperson?

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What was the term for making a quick short visit to see someone?

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Which word described feeling thrilled and full of joy?

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Which slang word was casually used for money?

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What would you call someone who was always grumbling or complaining?

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Which word referred to a large decorative hat often worn by women?

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Which expression was used to tell someone to be quiet?

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What word described a long hard trip from one place to another?

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Which phrase meant a lot of money had to be spent?

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What term described someone handy who could repair all sorts of things?

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What was a small cozy home often called?

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Which word meant being extremely worn out or tired?

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Which phrase told someone to stop talking and stay silent?

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Which word described a person who showed courage and spirit?

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What was a short funny performance or mini play commonly called?

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Which word described someone tall skinny and lanky?

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Which slang term meant something was nonsense or simply not true?

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What word referred to a very young child just learning to walk?

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What was an old term for a violent and powerful storm?

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Which word described someone very studious and always reading?

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What slang term was used for an old unreliable automobile?

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Which phrase referred to a small amount of money saved and tucked away?

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Which old expression told someone to be patient and not rush?

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The Tablet

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The Boob Tube

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The Monitor

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The Laptop

The Boob Tube was a popular slang term for television in the fifties and sixties

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Modern

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Boring

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Scruffy

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Dapper

Dapper described a person who dressed neatly and fashionably

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Flat Tire

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Slow Poke

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Old Hat

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Bees Knees

The Bees Knees was a classic expression for something excellent

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Shutters

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Screens

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Drapes

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Blinds

Drapes referred to the thick formal curtains used in many homes

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A Ton

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A Smidgen

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A Gallon

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A Mountain

A smidgen meant a very small amount often used in cooking

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A Sedan

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A Wagon

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A Buggy

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A Hot Rod

A hot rod was a fast powerful car associated with classic youth culture

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A Silent Type

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A Chatterbox

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A Mime

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A Wallflower

A chatterbox was someone known for talking a lot

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Exercising

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Studying

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Loafing

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Working

Loafing meant relaxing lazily without doing productive work

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Formal

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Dull

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Groovy

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Square

Groovy became a defining slang word for something stylish or exciting

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A Rockstar

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A Square

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A Rebel

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A Hippie

A square was someone considered boring or not trendy

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A Duffel

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A Backpack

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A Pocketbook

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A Briefcase

A pocketbook was a common old term for a purse or handbag

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Chewing The Fat

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Doing The Laundry

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Painting The House

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Running A Marathon

Chewing the fat meant having a relaxed talk often about everyday matters

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A Punk

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A Mod

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A Hippie

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A Flapper

A flapper was associated with the bold youthful style of the twenties

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A Heartthrob

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A Square

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A Loser

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A Grump

A heartthrob referred to a man admired for his looks and charm

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A Sample

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A Tasting

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A Spread

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A Snack

A spread meant a large generous meal with many dishes

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A Scamp

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A Leader

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A Saint

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A Teacher

A scamp was a playful troublemaker rather than a truly bad person

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The Basement

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The Parlor

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The Attic

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The Garage

The parlor was the formal room used to receive visitors

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Broken

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Basic

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Swanky

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Cheap

Swanky described something stylish upscale or luxurious

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Jump The Gun

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Start The Engine

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Run The Race

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Hit The Hay

Hit the hay was a common way to say go to sleep

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A Potato

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A Lemon

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A Tomato

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A Peach

A peach meant a person who was pleasant helpful and lovely

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Fighting

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Racing

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Ignoring

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Wooing

Wooing referred to courting or pursuing someone with affection

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A Song

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A Dance

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A Heart To Heart

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A Joke

A heart to heart meant an honest and meaningful conversation

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A Nap

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A Shindig

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A Meeting

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A Lecture

A shindig was an energetic party or social gathering

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A Scholar

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A Genius

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A Nitwit

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A Captain

A nitwit was a teasing word for a foolish or awkward person

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Emails

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Recipe Cards

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Texts

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Digital Notes

Recipe cards were small paper cards used to write down cooking instructions

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A Kerfuffle

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A Calm

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A Peace

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A Plan

A kerfuffle means a fuss or disorderly situation

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Slow Down

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Take A Break

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Step On It

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Hold Your Horses

Step on it meant hurry up or go faster

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A Tycoon

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A Pauper

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A Student

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A Clerk

A tycoon referred to someone very rich and successful in business

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A Vacation

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A Move

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A Journey

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A Pop In

A pop in meant a brief informal visit

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Elated

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Tired

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Gloomy

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Bored

Elated means extremely happy and excited

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Water

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Dust

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Rocks

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Moolah

Moolah is an informal slang term for money

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A Joy

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A Sourpuss

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A Gem

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A Star

A sourpuss was someone known for being moody or complaining

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A Bonnet

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A Helmet

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A Cap

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A Beanie

A bonnet was a traditional hat style often worn by women

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Hush Your Mouth

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Talk Away

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Sing A Song

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Shout It Out

Hush your mouth meant stop talking and be quiet

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A Skip

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A Trek

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A Jump

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A Hop

A trek meant a difficult or lengthy journey

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A Small Change

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A Red Cent

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A Pretty Penny

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A Wooden Nickel

A pretty penny meant a large amount of money

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A Baker

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A Handyman

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A Clerk

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A Tailor

A handyman was someone skilled at fixing household problems

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A Cottage

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A Tower

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A Mansion

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A Palace

A cottage referred to a small comfortable house

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Lively

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Pooped

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Active

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Energetic

Pooped is a casual way to say very tired

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Speak Your Mind

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Hold Your Tongue

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Shout Out

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Sing Loud

Hold your tongue meant be quiet and listen

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Scared

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Timid

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Shy

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Plucky

Plucky means brave bold and spirited

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A Novel

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A Symphony

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A Lecture

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A Skit

A skit is a brief usually humorous performance

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Hefty

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Spindly

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Stocky

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Brawny

Spindly means thin long limbed and slight

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Hogwash

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Truth

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Fact

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Gospel

Hogwash is used to dismiss something as nonsense

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A Senior

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A Toddler

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A Teenager

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An Adult

A toddler is a small child in the early walking stage

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A Drizzle

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A Mist

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A Breeze

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A Tempest

A tempest is a strong storm often used in dramatic language

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A Jock

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A Bookworm

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A Rebel

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A Clown

A bookworm is a person strongly devoted to reading and study

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A Racer

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A Limo

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A Hot Rod

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A Jalopy

A jalopy was an old car that was often in poor condition

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A Debt

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A Loan

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A Nest Egg

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A Bill

A nest egg means savings set aside for future use

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Hold Your Horses

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Jump Up

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Shout Out

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Run Away

Hold your horses meant slow down and wait patiently

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