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derpy adjective (slang) 0:49 |
/ˈdəːpi/ |
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Foolish.
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Stupid in a funny way. |
reflex noun |
/ˈriflɛks/ |
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reactive
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an action or a movement of your body that happens naturally in response to something and that you cannot control; something that you do without thinking -The doctor tested her reflexes. |
swear verb 0:30 |
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vow /vaʊ/
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to make a serious promise to do something -He swore revenge on the man who had killed his father. -I swear (that) I'll never leave you. |
gag reflex 0:35 |
/ɡæɡ/ |
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nausea /ˈnɔʒə/
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the feeling that you have when you want to vomit /ˈvɑːmɪt/, for example because you are sick or are disgusted /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/ by something |
go out phrasal /ˈfreɪzl/ verb 0:45 |
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- Stop burning, be extinguished
-The candle WENT OUT and left us in darkness.
- Leave a place
-He WENT OUT last night.
- Go on strike
-The workers WENT OUT for more money.
- Become infashionable
-That sort of tie WENT OUT last year.
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campus noun 0:45 |
/ˈkæmpəs/ |
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yard, grounds
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the buildings of a university, college, hospital, or large business, and the land around them -She lives on campus (= within the main university area). |
gross adjective 2:10 |
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dirty, crass, disgusting
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very unpleasant, very obvious and unacceptable -“He ate it with mustard.” “Oh, gross!” |
label noun 2:21 |
/ˈleɪbl/ |
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tag, ticket
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a piece of paper, etc. that is attached to something and that gives information about it -The washing instructions are on the label. |
sense noun 2:31 |
/sɛns/ |
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feeling /'fi:liɳ/
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one of the five powers (sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch) that your body uses to get information about the world around you -Dogs have a keen (= strong)sense of smell. |
solidify verb 2:36 |
/səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/ |
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to become solid; to make something solid -The mixture will solidify into toffee. -The paint had solidified in the tray. |
flyer = flier noun 2:43 |
/ˈflaɪər/ |
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- a person who flies an aircraft - a sheet of paper that advertises a product or an event and is given to a large number of people |
firmly adverb 3:07 |
/ˈfərmli/ |
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in a strong or definite way -Keep your eyes firmly fixed on the road ahead. -“I can manage,” she said firmly. |
sold out adjective 3:43 |
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if a concert, game, etc. is sold out, there are no more tickets available for it -The Opera House was sold out for the singer's first appearance in the city. |
caught up in phrasal verb 4:01 |
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to become completely involved in something |
complain verb 4:06 |
/kəmˈpleɪn/ |
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to say that you are annoyed, unhappy, or not satisfied about someone or something -“How are you?” “Oh, I can't complain (= I'm all right).” -She never complains, but she's obviously exhausted. |
generally adverb 4:17 |
/ˈdʒɛnərəli/ |
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I generally get up at six. |
-as a rule -practically
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in most cases |
gathered (gather) verb 4:23 |
/ˈɡæðər/ |
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to come together, or bring people together, in one place to form a group -A crowd soon gathered. -Can you all gather around? I've got something to tell you. |
Chemistry (relationship) 4:28 |
/ˈkɛməstri/ |
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In the context of relationships, chemistry is a simple "emotion" that two people get when they share a special connection. It is not necessarily sexual. -A time you met someone with whom you had great chemistry. -A time when you had bad chemistry with someone. You immediately felt uncomfortable or disliked them — perhaps before either of you spoke! |
courage noun 4:43 |
/ˈkərɪdʒ/ |
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bravery /breiv-ry/
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the ability to do something dangerous, or to face pain or opposition, without showing fear -I haven't yet had the courage to ask her. |
currently adverb 4:37 |
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at the present time -It is currently open. -She is currently a model. |
overdrive noun 4:37 |
/ˈoʊvərˌdraɪv/ |
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overstrain
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a state of heightened activity
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ultimately adverb 3:15 |
/ˈʌltəmətli/ |
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eventually /ɪˈvɛntʃəli/
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in the end; finally -Ultimately, you'll have to make the decision yourself. -A poor diet will ultimately lead to illness. |
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make out (with somebody) 5:08 |
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to kiss and touch someone in a sexual way |
optimistic adjective 5:11 |
/ˌɑptəˈmɪstɪk/ |
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positive
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expecting good things to happen or something to be successful |
tenderly-tender adverb-adjective 5:29 |
/ˈtɛndər/ |
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-kind, gentle, and loving. -(of food) easy to bite through and cut -(of part of the body) painful when you touch it |
bury verb 5:35 |
/ˈbɛri/ |
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-dead person(to place a dead body in a grave;to lose someone by death) -hide in ground -cover something -hide feeling -put deeply into something (his hands buried in his pockets.) |
soul noun 5:35 |
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psyche /'saiki:/
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a person's inner character, containing their true thoughts and feelings |
revealing adjective 5:37 |
/rɪˈvilɪŋ/ |
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display
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showing or making known |
dread verb 5:40 |
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to be very afraid of something; to fear /fiə/
that something bad is going to happen |
bunch noun 5:40 |
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a bunch (of something): a large amount of something; a large number of things or people |
sugar-coated adjective 5:54 |
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made to seem attractive, in a way that tricks people |
awkward adjective 6:00 |
/ˈɔkwərd/ |
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making you feel embarrassed |
intention noun 6:03 |
/ɪnˈtɛnʃn/ |
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purpose /ˈpərpəs/
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ruin verb 6:05 |
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wreck /rɛk/
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to damage something so badly that it loses all its value, pleasure, etc.; to spoil something -The bad weather ruined our trip. -That one mistake ruined his chances of getting the job. |
something suck slang 7:14 |
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used to say that something is very bad -Their new album sucks. |
fluffy adjective 7:29 |
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pay-off phrasal verb 7:31 |
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Show meaning to be successful and bring good results |
advantage noun 8:02 |
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benefit /ˈbɛnəfɪt/
Show meaning a thing that helps you to be better or more successful than other people -She had the advantage of a good education. |
errand noun 8:07 |
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Show meaning a short journey either to take a message or to take or collect something -Today I'm shopping in town as well as running an errand for my grandmother. |
genuine adjective 8:22 8:24 |
/ˈdʒɛ nyu ən/ |
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Show meaning sincere /sin'si ə/ and honest; that can be trusted; not artificial /ˌɑrtəˈfɪ ʃl/ -Is the painting a genuine Picasso? |
owe verb 8:39 |
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Show meaning -to have to pay someone for something that you have already received or return money that you have borrowed -to feel that you ought to do something for someone or give them something, especially because they have done something for you -I think you owe us an explanation. |
upset verb 8:48 |
/ʌpˈsɛt/ |
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distress /dɪˈstrɛs/; angry
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turn (sb/sth) down phrasal verb 8:48 |
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Show meaning -to reject
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or refuse to consider an offer, a proposal, etc. or the person who makes it -He asked her to marry him but she turned him down. |