conversation – n. the act of talking in an informal way

fire – v. to dismiss (someone) from a job

rhetoric – n. language that is intended to influence people and that may not be honest or reasonable

condone – v. to forgive or approve (something that is considered wrong) : to allow (something that is considered wrong) to continue

boo – n. a sound that people make to show they do not like or approve of someone or something

bum – n. someone who avoids work

fan – n. someone who actively followed a sport or performing art

distraction – n. something that makes it hard to pat attention