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Be able to cite three good qualities of every relative or acquaintance that you dislike.

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Acquaintance

A good idea will keep you awake during the morning, but a great idea will keep you awake during the night.

A person who learns to juggle six balls will be more skilled than the person who never tries to juggle more than three.

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Will

Although spoken English doesn't obey the rules of written language, a person who doesn't know the rules thoroughly is at a great disadvantage.

At first, I only laughed at myself. Then I noticed that life itself is amusing. I've been in a generally good mood ever since.

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Life

First

Attention-deficit disorders seem to abound in modern society, and we don't know the cause.

Avoid using cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs as alternatives to being an interesting person.

Be able to analyze statistics, which can be used to support or undercut almost any argument.

Understand why casinos and racetracks stay in business - the gambler always loses over the long term.

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Business

Be able to blow out a dinner candle without sending wax flying across the table.

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Flying

Working in an office with an array of electronic devices is like trying to get something done at home with half a dozen small children around. The calls for attention are constant.

Be able to confide your innermost secrets to your mother and your innermost fears to your father.

Be able to correctly pronounce the words you would like to speak and have excellent spoken grammar.

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Grammar

Words

Be able to defend your arguments in a rational way. Otherwise, all you have is an opinion.

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Arguments

Opinion

Be able to describe anything visual, such as a street scene, in words that convey your meaning.

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Meaning

Words