McGraw-Hill OnlineMcGraw-Hill Higher EducationLearning Center
student Center | Instructor Center | Home
Before You Read/Read
After You Read 1
After You Read 2
Feedback
Help Center


Mosaic 2 Reading, 4/e
Brenda Wegmann
Miki Knezevic
Marilyn Bernstein
Sex and Gender

Understanding Vocabulary in Context

Write definitions for the italicized words and expressions in each sentence.



1

Don't get me wrong. I too once had a wedding…well, three actually. You know what they say—third time's a charm.
2

To add insult to injury, the hot new trend in recent years is the "destination wedding." This basically means that the friends and family of the bride and groom are expected to fork over not only the $150 wedding gift, but the $1,000 it costs to fly to Maui during peak season and the $250 a night hotel room…
3

The one thing that I do insist be done well and with plenty of style is the reception. After all, the guests have shelled out money on your gift and bought new outfits to boot. The least you could do is treat them to some good grub—and an open bar.
4

What is wrong with our culture that a little girl's biggest aspiration is to one day marry rich?








Copyright2003 McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Any use is subject to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
McGraw-Hill Higher Education is one of the many fine businesses of The McGraw-Hill Companies.