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attention span
Word List: A-C
the period of time you can stay completely focused on something
Sometimes I have a short attention span when I’m reading my history book.
backup (2)
Word List: A-C
a person that can cover for you if you are unable to do what you are supposed to do
I need you to be my backup in case I can’t make it to the meeting.
backup/a backup (1)
Word List: A-C
a copy (in case the original is unavailable, lost, broken, old, etc.)
I have a backup for all my files so that I don’t have to worry if something happens to them.
ballpark figure
Word List: A-C
an estimate; an approximate price
George: Give me a ballpark figure for your used car. It's 'kinda' old.
Ray: OK ... how about $2,000?