Slick - done in a very impressive way that seems to need very little effort; a slick person is clever and good at persuading people but probably not honest or sincere. Example - "They ran a very slick promotion campaign, you must admit."
Taser - A weapon that produces a strong electric current used to stop people from being violent. Example - "Fire a taser at him if he attempts to rape you again."
To expunge - to remove something completely, especially from a written record. Example - "A student loan is the worst bill you can ignore. It can never be expunged."
Solvent - if you are solvent, you have enough money to pay your bills and other debts. Example - I need to do something to keep me solvent for another week or two.
To toil - to work very hard doing something difficult and tiring, especially physical work. Example - "I was being underpaid for my many hours of toil."
Restless - not satisfied with the way that you are living and wanting to have new experiences. Example - "He was getting restless so he decided to move to NYC."
Lowdown (on someone or something) - the full story about someone or something Example - "I need to get the lowdown on John. Is he still an accountant?"
Laden - carrying something heavy, or supporting the weight of something heavy. Example - "Passengers got off the train laden with boxes and suitcases."
Stilt - long narrow pieces of wood with places to put your feet on so that you can stand on them to walk above the ground. Example - "I love going to circuses to see performers walking on stilts."
To clutch - to take hold of someone or something because you are afraid. Example - "When she noticed the pickpockets all over the place, she clutched her purse."
Hurdle - one of several problems that you must solve before you can do something successfully. Example - "Finding investors is the biggest hurdle we face"
To strain one's eyes/ears - to try very hard to see or hear something. Example - "What a gossip! She was straining her ears to eavesdrop their conversation."
Compelling - interesting or exciting enough to keep your attention completely. Example - "What a great book! The author managed to write such a compelling story! I could not stop reading it!"
Whirlwind - something that happens very quickly and unexpectedly, so that the people involved have little control of what happens and how they feel Example - "They are married already? Talk about a whirlwind romance!"
Fad - something that is popular or fashionable for only a short time. Example - " - Are you going to buy those shoes? - Me? No! You know I don't follow these fads!"
Lump sum - single payment of money, as opposed to a series of payments made over time; asingle sum of money that serves as complete payment. Example - "When you retire, would you like to receive a lump sum or would you rather have regular income?"
To rain on someone's parade - to spoil something for someone; to do something that spoils someone's plans. Example - "I hate to rain on your parade, but you know you are not allowed to have friends over."