09 March 2010

Vocabulary In the News : 08 March 2010 – The Arizona Republic (Phoenix, Arizona)

AZ_ARIn Paradise Valley, Arizona’s premiere tourist destination thanks to the 12 resorts located there, special room deals and freebies are the spring-season staples. These special prices are luring back sun-seekers and golfers in droves reversing the downward trend that is a result of the sluggish economy. Full story >>

to pay off

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if something that you do pays off, it brings you some benefit or advantage

premiere (pronounced – Pre-MEERE)

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first, principle, most important
a room deal

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promotions offered by hotels
a freebie

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something given to you that you don’t have pay for

a staple

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a regular and important part or feature of something

to lure

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to persuade someone to do something by making it look very attractive

in droves

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large numbers of people
sluggish (adj.)

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not performing or reacting as usual, not moving quickly

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