By Rachel Mitchell Text Copyright 2018 by Rachel Mitchell

Rarely = seldom [Adverb] (not very often).
He rarely plays any sports.
She rarely left the house and lived in the library. She rarely goes out.
Adopt the habit [Verb] (to begin to do something regularly).
She had adopted the habit of bowing in the manner of the Japanese. After his wife’s death, he had adopted the habit of smoking.
Take an interest in [Expression] (to become interested in something).
He took an interest in politics and education.
She takes an interest in herself, and can make interesting to her students.
Drop in [Verb] (to visit someone).
My uncle dropped in at my house yesterday. He dropped in on me last week.
Hang out [Verb] (to spend a lot of time with someone in a place).
My kids like to hang out at the mall. We used to hang out at the pool.
Take it easy [Verb] (to rest or relax).
The doctor told him to take it easy for a while until he felt better. We take it easy when we are tired.
Take it easy. Don't work so hard.
Intriguing [Adjective] (very interesting; fascinating).
I love this book. It is intriguing.
Make sure the introduction of your essay is intriguing and inviting.
To one’s liking [Expression] (to someone's taste (how somebody likes something)).
Is the coffee to your liking?
It is to my liking to have at least a cup of tea every morning.
Put off [Verb] (to delay doing something).
The meeting has been put off until next week.
Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
Get into the habit of [Expression] (to begin to do something regularly or often).
He got into the habit of smoking and drinking soon after he quit his job.
She's got into the habit of biting her nails when she's nervous.
Give up [Verb] (to quit or stop doing something).
He is trying to give up drinking alcohol. The doctor asked him to give up smoking.