12. Learn English with beautiful girls (Getting inspired to learn English)

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Vocabularies Illustrative image (synonym) / Explaining / Example
absolutely
/ˈæbsəˌlutli/

used to emphasize that something is completely true
-You're absolutely right.

mainly
/ˈmeɪnli/
chiefly /ˈtʃifli/, primarily

more than anything else; also used to talk about the most important reason for something
-They eat mainly fruit and nuts.

judge
/dʒʌdʒ/

-someone who gives opinion
-a person in a court who has the authority to decide how criminals should be punished or to make legal decisions
-Don't judge me.
-Don't judge a book by its cover.

appearance
(appear)
/əˈpɪrəns/

someone or something looks on the outside; what someone or something seems to be
-You can't judge people by their appearance.

typical representative

exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
-He is a typical example.

flick through something flip through something

to turn the pages of a book, etc. quickly and look at them without reading everything
-I've only had time to flick through your report but it seems to be fine.

wimp
/wɪmp/

a person who is not strong, brave, or confident
-Hector, you wimp!
-Don't be such a wimp!

perhaps
/pərˈhæps/
maybe, possibly

used when you want to make a statement or an opinion less definite
-Perhaps he's forgotten.

strange
/streɪndʒ/

-not familiar because you have not been there before or met the person before
-unusual or surprising, especially in a way that is difficult to understand
-Never accept rides from strange men.
-His reaction was strange.

convince
/kənˈvɪns/

to make someone/yourself believe that something is true
-You'll need to convince them of your enthusiasm for the job.

superior
/səˈpɪriər/

-better in quality than someone or something else; greater than someone or something else
-higher in rank, importance, or position
-showing by your behavior that you think you are better than others

dominant
/ˈdɑmənənt/

more important, powerful or noticeable than other things
-The dominant feature of the room was the large fireplace.

lift
/lɪft/

to raise someone or something or be raised to a higher position or level
-I lifted the baby out of the crib.

rhymed
/raɪ.m/

a word that has the same sound or ends with the same sound as another word
-"Mine" and "shine" rhyme well.

test sth out

to test something, especially a theory or an idea, to find out how it works in a practical situation or how people react to it
-Now to test it out.

hip

the area at either side of the body between the top of the leg and the waist; the joint at the top of the leg
-These jeans are too tight around the hips.

breast
/brɛst/
chest, boob

either of the two round, soft parts at the front of a woman's body that produce milk when she has had a baby
-breast cancer

chunk
/tʃʌŋk/

a thick, solid piece that has been cut or broken off something
-a chunk of cheese

wide
/waɪd/

very big

exaggeratedly
(exaggerate)
/ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪt/

to make something seem larger, more important, better, or worse than it really is
-Don't exaggerate - it wasn't that expensive.

broad
/brɔd/
wide

broad shoulders

slightly
/ˈslaɪtli/

a little
-She's slightly taller than her sister.
-I'm slightly upset she forgot my birthday.

offend
/əˈfɛnd/

to make someone feel upset because of something you say or do that is rude or embarrassing
-Jack did not mean to offend anyone with his joke.

conscious
/ˈkɑnʃəs/

aware of something; noticing something
-They're conscious of their difficulties.

otherwise
/ˈʌðərˌwaɪz/

-in a different way to the way mentioned; differently
-used to state what the result would be if something did not happen or if the situation were different
-My parents lent me the money. Otherwise, I couldn't have afforded the trip.

skeleton
/ˈskɛlətn/
framework

-the structure of bones that supports the body of a person or an animal
-a very thin person or animal
-a dinosaur skeleton

victim
/ˈvɪktəm/

a person who has been attacked, injured, or killed as the result of a crime, a disease, an accident, etc.
Four bullets per victim.

Vocabularies Illustrative image (synonym) / Explaining / Example
alien
/ˈeɪlyən/

-strange and frightening; different from what you are used to
-from another country or society; foreign; another world

tights
/taɪts/

a piece of clothing made of thin cloth that fits closely over a person's hips, legs, and feet, worn by women, girls, dancers, and actors

skirt

the part of a dress, coat, etc. that hangs below the waist

gradually
/ˈɡrædʒəli/

slowly, over a long period of time
-Gradually, the children began to understand.
-The weather gradually improved.

crotch

the part of the body where the legs join at the top, including the area around the genitals
-There's a hole in the crotch.

get rid of somebody/something

to make yourself free of someone or something that is annoying you or that you do not want; to throw something away
-I'm trying to get rid of her from my mind.

hot wings
kebab
/kəˈbɑb/

small pieces of meat and vegetables cooked on a wooden or metal stick

vigorously
(vigorous)
/ˈvɪɡərəs/
energetic

very active, determined, or full of energy; strong and healthy
-Do vigorous exercise for several hours a week.

come out

to be removed from a place where it is fixed

ease
/iz/

the state of feeling relaxed or comfortable without worries, problems, or pain
-He passed the exam with ease.

contraction
/kənˈtrækʃn/

-a sudden and painful contracting of muscles, especially of the muscles around a woman's womb that happens when she is giving birth to a child
- the process of becoming smaller

stinky
/ˈstɪŋki/

having an extremely bad smell
-Let's get you all cleaned up. What's your daddy gonna say if you go back all stinky?
-Van, I miss you, baby! I miss my stinky bear!

argument
/ˈɑrɡyəmənt/

-a conversation or discussion in which two or more people disagree, often angrily
-a reason or set of reasons that someone uses to show that something is true or correct
-She got into an argument with the teacher.

pick on

to choose someone or something

granny
/ˈɡræni/
grandmother, grandma
Vocabularies Illustrative image (synonym) / Explaining / Example
creature
/ˈkri.tʃər/

a living thing, real or imaginary, that can move around, such as an animal

blister
/ˈblɪstər/

a swelling on the surface of the skin that is filled with liquid and is caused, for example, by rubbing or burning
-These shoes gave me blisters on my heels.

bunion
/ˈbʌnyən/

a painful swelling on the foot, usually on the big toe

raw
/rɔ/

-red and painful because the skin has been damaged
-not cooked

bacteria
/bækˈtɪriə/

the simplest and smallest forms of life. Bacteria exist in large numbers in air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease

bare
/bɛr/
naked

not covered by any clothes
-Don't go there with bare feet.

spit
/spɪt/

to force liquid, food, etc. out of your mouth

pavement
/ˈpeɪvmənt/

the surface of a road
-Don't ride your bicycle on the pavement
-The dog is making a mess on the pavement.

pair
/pɛr/

two things of the same type, especially when they are used or worn together
-a huge pair of eyes
-Pair of flip-flops

bloody hell

an expression of dismay, disgust, anger, surprise etc.
-Bloody hell! I've lost my wallet.
-What the bloody hell did you do that for?

fabric
/ˈfæbrɪk/

material made by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, curtains, etc. and for covering furniture
-cotton fabric

see-through

A see-through piece of clothing is very thin and light, so you can see other clothes or the body under it

overheard
/ˌoʊvərˈhɪr/
eavesdrop /ˈivzdrɑp/

to hear, especially by accident, a conversation in which you are not involved
-I overheard a conversation between two boys on the bus.
-I overheard him say he was going to France.

go on and on

Continue without stopping, last for a long time

suffer
/ˈsʌfər/

to be badly affected by a disease, pain, sadness, a lack of something, etc.
-The company suffered huge losses in the last financial year.
-He suffered a massive heart attack.

blubber
/ˈblʌbər/

-to cry in a noisy way like a child
-fat
-Oh stop blubbing! Your knee can't hurt that much.

domestically
(domestic)
/dəˈmɛstɪk/

liking home life; enjoying or good at cooking, cleaning the house, etc.

moodiness
(moody)
/ˈmuː.di/

If someone is moody, their moods change suddenly and they become angry or unhappy easily

materialistic
/məˌtɪriəˈlɪstɪk/
(material)

caring more about money and possessions than anything else

admit
/ədˈmɪt/
confess

to say that you have done something wrong or illegal
Don't be afraid to admit to your mistakes.

rant
/rænt/

to speak or shout in a loud, uncontrolled, or angry way, often saying confused or silly things
-He seemed fascinated by her little rant.

Vocabularies Illustrative image (synonym) / Explaining / Example
balut
/baˈlɒt/

a fertilized duck egg boiled and eaten in the shell while still warm, served as a delicacy in parts of SE Asia.

mint
/mɪnt/

a plant with dark green leaves that have a fresh smell and taste, used to flavor or decorate food and drinks

optician
/ɑpˈtɪʃn/
optometrist /ɑpˈtɑmətrɪst/

-a person whose job is to test people's eyes and to recommend and sell glasses
-a person who makes lenses, glasses, etc.

invest
/ɪnˈvɛst/

-to buy property, shares in a company, etc. in the hope of making a profit
-to spend time, energy, effort, etc. on something that you think is good or useful
-I borrowed money to invest in Newtech.

rent out

grant the services of or the temporary use of, for a fee
-We rent out our apartment to tourists every year.

perfume

a liquid, often made from flowers, that you put on your skin to make yourself smell nice
-She was wearing too much perfume.

humour = humor
/ˈhyumər/

the ability to find things funny, the way in which people see that some things are funny, or the quality of being funny
-She has a sense of humor.

spice
/spaɪs/

one of the various types of powders or seeds that come from plants and are used in cooking. Spices have a strong taste and smell
-The only spice Tom puts on meat is pepper.

occasion
/əˈkeɪ.ʒn/
opportunity

a particular time when something happens
-She doesn't have much occasion to speak French in her new job.
-I've had no occasion to visit him recently.

perv
/pərv/
(= pervert)
corrupt

to look at or behave towards someone in a way that shows sexual interest, and that they or others find unpleasant
-Stop looking down my dress, you perv.

geezer

an old man, especially one who is rather strange

range from sth to sth

to vary from one thing to another.
-The winter weather ranges from bad to terrible in this part of the north.

cuticle
/ˈkyut̮ɪkl/

an area of hard skin at the base of the nails on the fingers and toes

therefore
/ˈðɛrfɔr/

used to introduce the logical result of something that has just been mentioned
-He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote.

Vocabularies Illustrative image (synonym) / Explaining / Example
separate
/ˈsɛprət/

not joined to something else;different; not connected
-The school is housed in two separate buildings.
-Write a list of names on a separate piece of paper.

sightseeing
/ˈsaɪtˌsiɪŋ/

the activity of visiting interesting buildings and places as a tourist
-I come to Viet Nam for sightseeing.
-Perhaps we can do some sightseeing?

queue
/kjuː/

a line of people, cars, etc. waiting for something or to do something
- Who's next in the queue?
- I had to join a queue for the toilets.
- Please queue up at the counter number 1.

waste
/weɪst/

to use more of something than is necessary or useful
-You're wasting your time trying to explain it to him.
-Why waste money on clothes you don't need?

spot
/spɑt/
place

a particular area or place
-This is a favorite spot for walkers and climbers.

pillar
/ˈpɪlər/
column

a large round stone, metal, or wooden post that is used to support a bridge, the roof of a building, etc.,
-These pillars support the stage.

distracted
/dɪˈstræktəd/

unable to pay attention to someone or something because you are worried or thinking about something else
-I've been distracted by another case.
-Like all youngsters, he's easily distracted.

mask
/mæsk/

-a covering for part or all of the face, worn to hide or protect it
-a thick cream made of various substances that you put on your face and neck in order to improve the quality of your skin
-The kids were all wearing Halloween masks.

beware of (someone or something)

to be cautious and watchful about someone or something.
-You should beware of the dog.
-He told us to beware of pickpockets.

dress up

to put on special clothes for a special occasion
-He dressed up as a cowboy for the party

come up to (sth)

to be getting nearer

demand
/dɪˈmænd/
request, require

something that someone needs

inspiration
/ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃn/

-the process that takes place when someone sees or hears something that causes them to have exciting new ideas or makes them want to create something, especially in art, music, or literature
-a person or thing that makes you want to be better, more successful, etc.
-Van's been my inspiration.
-“Motivation is external, inspiration is internal”.

scam
/skæm/
cheating, tricking

an illegal plan for making money, especially one that involves tricking people
-I told you it was a scam.

grand
/ɡrænd/

used in the names of impressive or very large buildings

guard
/ɡɑrd/
bodyguard, security

a person, such as a soldier, a police officer, or a prison officer, who protects a place or people, or prevents prisoners from escaping
-Tom is a part-time guard.

proper
/ˈprɑpər/
(propriety)

right, appropriate, or correct; according to the rules
-He is the proper person for the job.

chuck (sth) in

-to leave or give up something
-to stop doing something that was a regular job or activity
-To give up or abandon something; to quit
-I've decided to chuck in my job.

epic
/ˈɛpɪk/

-a long movie or book that contains a lot of action, usually about a historical subject
-extremely large

Vocabularies Illustrative image (synonym) / Explaining / Example
squeeze
/skwiz/

-to force someone or something/yourself into or through a small space
-to get liquid out of something by pressing or twisting it hard (to squeeze the juice from a lemon)
-We managed to squeeze six people into the car.

apparently
/əˈpɛrəntli/

used to say that something seems to be true, although it is not certain
-Apparently they are getting divorced.

commotion
/kəˈmoʊʃn/

sudden noisy confusion or excitement
-I heard a commotion and went to see what was happening.

rip off (slang)
(ripped off)

to cheat someone, by making them pay too much, by selling them something of poor quality, etc.
-Tourists complain of being ripped off by local cab drivers.

Vocabularies Illustrative image (synonym) / Explaining / Example
matching
/ˈmætʃɪŋ/

(of clothing, material, objects, etc.) having the same color, pattern, style, etc. and therefore looking attractive together
-a pine table with four matching chairs

sold out

if a shop sells out of something, it sells all that it has so that there is no more available
-I went to get some bread, but the shop had sold out.
-On a hot day, we can sell out of ice cream in an hour.

hoodie
/ˈhʊdi/

a jacket or a sweatshirt with a hood

climate
/ˈklaɪmət/
weather

the regular pattern of weather conditions of a particular place
-Canada has a cold climate.
-Japan has a mild climate.

hang up

to end a telephone conversation by putting the telephone receiver down or turning the telephone off

yacht
/yɑt/

a large sailing boat, often also with an engine and a place to sleep on board, used for pleasure trips and racing

chill
/tʃil/

1. to calm down
"chill out"(video 15):to relax completely, or not allow things to upset you
2. to hang out (video 8)
3. a little bit cold

blend
/blɛnd/

to mix two or more substances together
-Oil does not blend with water.

Vocabularies Illustrative image (synonym) / Explaining / Example
eventually
/ɪˈventʃuəli/

at the end of a period of time or a series of events
-After years of abuse from her husband, she eventually found the courage to leave him.
-Her parents eventually relented and let her go to the party.

bully
/ˈbʊli/

a person who uses their strength or power to frighten or hurt weaker people
-the school bully

possessive
/pəˈzɛsɪv/

not wanting someone to be independent; showing that something belongs to someone or something
-Some parents are too possessive of their children.

remind (sb about of sth)

to help someone remember something, especially something important that they must do
-I'm sorry, I've forgotten your name. Can you remind me?
“You need to finish that essay.” “Don't remind me (= I don't want to think about it).”

stalker
/ˈstɔːkər/

a person who follows and watches another person over a long period of time in a way that is annoying or frightening

revenge
/rɪˈvɛndʒ/

something that you do in order to make someone suffer because they have made you suffer
-They were motivated by revenge.

oblivious
/əˈblɪviəs/
fogetful

-failing to keep in mind
-not conscious of something, especially what is happening around you

pick up someone

+go somewhere to collect someone, typically in one’s car and according to a prior arrangement.
-Will you pick the children up from school?
+to meet someone for the first time and begin having a romantic relationship (casually strike up a relationship with a stranger as a sexual overture)
-He picked her up in a bar

fidget spinner
/ˈfɪ.dʒət/

a toy that consists of a ball-bearing in the center of a multi-lobed flat structure made from metal or plastic designed to spin along its axis with little effort.

vengeful
/ˈvɛndʒfl/

expressing a strong wish to punish someone who has harmed you or your family or friends

side chick (slang)

A mistress; a woman one dates in addition to one's girlfriend or wife, usually (but not always) in secret.

Vocabularies Illustrative image (synonym) / Explaining / Example
swear
/sweə(r)/

+ to use rude or offensive language, usually because you are angry
-I don't like to hear children swearing.
+ to make a serious promise to do something
-I swear (that) I’ll never leave you.
-I swear. I swear it's the truth.

joke
/dʒoʊk/

something that you say or do to make people laugh, for example a funny story that you tell
-I didn't get the joke (= understand it).
- Why does no one ever laugh at my jokes?
- Do you know any funny jokes?

keep up with

-to do whatever is necessary to stay level or equal with someone or something
-He walks so fast I can never keep up with him.
-Technology changes so fast, it's hard to keep up with it.
-He talks so fast, I can't keep up with what he's saying.

hold up

to hold something in a high position, so that it can be seen

ribbon
/ˈrɪbən/

a narrow strip of material, used to tie things or for decoration.
-She was wearing two blue silk ribbons in her hair.

pearl
/pɜːr.l/

a small hard shiny white ball that forms inside the shell of an oyster and is of great value as a jewel
-She was wearing her pearls (= a necklace of pearls).

rumor = rumour
/ˈruːmər/

a piece of information, or a story, that people talk about, but that may not be true
-I heard a rumour that they are getting married.
-I thought she was leaving the company, but perhaps it may be just a rumour.

broke
/broʊk/

having no money
-I'm always broke by the end of the month.

viral
/ˈvaɪrəl/

used to describe a piece of information, a video, an image, etc. that is sent rapidly over the Internet from one person to another
-Within 24 hours, the video went viral on YouTube and Facebook.

  • I can swear, I can joke
  • I say what's on my mind
  • If I drink, if I smoke
  • I keep up with the guys
  • And you'll see me holding up my middle finger to the world
  • Fuck your ribbons and your pearls
  • 'Cause I'm not just a pretty girl
  • I'm more than just a picture
  • I'm a daughter and a sister
  • Sometimes it's hard for me to show
  • That I'm more than just a rumor
  • Or a song on your computer
  • There's more to me than people know
  • Somedays I'm broke, somedays I'm rich
  • Somedays I'm nice, somedays I can be a bitch
  • Somedays I'm strong, somedays I quit
  • I don't let it show, but I've been through some shit
  • I can swear, I can joke
  • I say what's on my mind
  • If I drink, if I smoke
  • I keep up with the guys
  • And you'll see me holding up my middle finger to the world
  • Fuck your ribbons and your pearls
  • 'Cause I'm not just a pretty girl
  • I'm more than just a number
  • I'm a hater, I'm a lover
  • Sometimes it's hard for me to show
  • That I'm more than just a title
  • Or a comment going viral
  • There's more to me than people know
  • Somedays I'm broke, somedays I'm rich
  • Somedays I'm nice, somedays I can be a bitch
  • Somedays I'm strong, somedays I quit
  • I don't let it show, but I've been through some shit
  • I can swear, I can joke
  • I say what's on my mind
  • If I drink, if I smoke
  • I keep up with the guys
  • And you'll see me holding up my middle finger to the world
  • Fuck your ribbons and your pearls
  • 'Cause I'm not just a pretty girl
  • I'm not just a pretty girl, no I'm not just a pretty girl
  • I can swear, I can joke
  • I say what's on my mind
  • If I drink, if I smoke
  • I keep up with the guys
  • And you'll see me holding up my middle finger to the world
  • Fuck your ribbons and your pearls
  • 'Cause I'm not just a pretty girl, I'm not just a pretty girl, yeah
  • I'm not just a pretty girl, no I'm not just a pretty girl
  • I'm not just a pretty girl
Vocabularies Illustrative image (synonym) / Explaining / Example
pour
/pɔ.r/

to make a liquid or other substance flow from a container in a continuous stream, especially by holding the container at an angle
-She poured boiling water down the sink.

bucket
/ˈbʌkət/

a container with an open top and a handle, often used for carrying liquids
-Armed with a bucket and a mop, I started washing the floor.

entertain
/ˌɛntərˈteɪn/

+to invite people to eat or drink with you as your guests, especially in your home
-Barbecues are a favorite way of entertaining friends.
+to consider or allow yourself to think about an idea, a hope, a feeling, etc.
+to interest and amuse someone in order to please them
-He entertained us for hours with his stories and jokes.

celebrity
/səˈlɛbrət̮i/
fame

the state of being famous; a famous people
-She loves to read about the lives of celebrities.

awareness
/əˈwɛrnəs/

knowing something; knowing that something exists and is important; being interested in something
-an awareness of the importance of eating a healthy diet
-It is important that students develop an awareness of how the Internet can be used.

disease
/dɪˈziz/

an illness affecting humans, animals, or plants, often caused by infection

paralyze
/ˈpærəˌlaɪz/

to make someone unable to feel or move all or part of their body

cure
/kyʊr/

to make a person or an animal healthy again after an illness
-Will you be able to cure him, doctor?

figure something out

solve or discover the cause of a problem.
-He was trying to figure out why the camera wasn't working.
-Can you figure out the answer to question 5?
-I can't figure out why he did it.

revenue
/ˈrɛvəˌnu/
income

the money that a government or company receives regularly, receives from its business
-The company's annual revenues rose by 30%.

drought
/draʊt/

a long period of time when there is little or no rain
-Many trees died during the long drought.

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Vocabularies Illustrative image (synonym) / Explaining / Example
sprinkle
/ˈsprɪŋkl/

to shake small pieces of something or drops of a liquid on something
-She sprinkled sugar over the strawberries.
-Sprinkle chocolate on top of the cake.

murder
/ˈmɜːrdər/

+the crime of killing somebody deliberately
-He was convicted of murder.
+if you say that something is murder, you mean it is very difficult or takes a lot of work or disagreeable to do
-It’s murder finding a parking space in this neighborhood.
-It's murder trying to get to the airport at this time of day.
-It was murder (= very busy and unpleasant) in the office today.

vagina
/vəˈdʒɑɪ·nə/

the part of the body of a woman or other female mammal that connects the outer sex organs to the uterus

slut

a woman who has many sexual partners

cum

a vulgar slang word for the liquid that comes out of the penis during ejaculation
-Cum, baby, cum on me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N18IuA5Tf4Y 1:55

contagious
/kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/
infectious /ɪnˈfɛk.ʃəs/

a contagious disease spreads by people touching each other
-Keep him out of school until he's not contagious anymore.

tweet
/twit/

+the short high sound made by a small bird (to make a weak chirping sound)
+to post a writing on Twitter
-We could hear the baby birds tweeting.

suck
/sʌk/

to pull liquid or air into your mouth without using your teeth, or to move the tongue and muscles of the mouth around something inside your mouth, often in order to dissolve it
-He sucked the blood from a cut on his finger.
-We were all sucking (on) lollipops.
-The baby sucked at its mother's breast.
-Stop sucking your thumb!
-Suck my dick! (or Suck my cock!)

thumb
/θʌm/
(thumbs up/ thumbs down)

the short thick finger at the side of the hand, slightly apart from the other four

appreciate
/əˈpriʃiˌeɪt/

to recognize the good qualities of someone or something and to value it
-I appreciate your honesty.

talky
/ˈtɔːki/
talkative

containing too much talking; liking to talk a lot

Vocabularies Illustrative image (synonym) / Explaining / Example
break something down

separate something into parts

crucial
/ˈkruːʃl/

extremely important, because it will affect other things
-The next few weeks are going to be crucial.
-Winning this contract is crucial to the success of the company.

lacking
/ˈlækɪŋ/

+if something that you need is lacking, you do not have enough of it
+deficient or inadequate.
-There was something lacking in our marriage.

academic
/ˌækəˈde.mɪk/

involving a lot of reading and studying rather than practical or technical skills

resume
(v) /rɪˈzjuːm/
(n) /ˈrɛzjʊmeɪ/
CV

(n) a summary
(v) begin again or continue after a pause or interruption

article
/ˈɑː.t̬ɪ.kəl/

+A particular item or object
+A piece of writing included with others in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication
+A separate clause or paragraph of a legal document or agreement, typically one outlining a single rule or regulation.

look up

if you look up a fact or a piece of information, you find it out by looking in something such as a reference book or a list.
-If you don't know what the word means, look it up in a dictionary.
-I had to look up the word 'possession' to check how to spell it.

engage
/ɪnˈɡeɪ.dʒ/

occupy or attract (someone's interest or attention)
-The debate about food safety has engaged the whole nation.
-The subject doesn't engage me.
-We're always looking out for new subjects that will engage our readers.

incorporate
/ɪnˈkɔːpəreɪt/

to include something so that it forms a part of something
-We have incorporated all the latest safety features into the design.

pretend
/prɪˈtend/

to behave as if something is true when you know that it is not, especially in order to deceive people or as a game
-The children pretended (that) they were dinosaurs.
-I closed my eyes and pretended I was asleep.

fluent
/ˈfluːənt/

when a person is fluent, they can speak a language easily, well, and quickly
-She's fluent in French.
-He's a fluent Russian speaker.
-He spoke fluent Spanish.

convoluted
/ˈkɑːn.və.luː.t̬ɪd/

(especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow
-His grammar explanations are terribly convoluted.
-Her book is full of long, convoluted sentences.

implement
/ˈɪmplɪm(ə)nt/

to make something that has been officially decided start to happen or be used

irrelevant
/ɪˈreləvənt/

not related to what is being discussed or considered and therefore not important

formula
/ˈɪmplɪm(ə)nt/

+a standard or accepted way of doing or making something
+a mathematical relationship or rule expressed in symbols
-What's the formula for converting pounds into kilos?
-There's no magic formula for success.
-This formula is used to calculate the area of a circle.

strategic
/strəˈtiːdʒɪk/

helping to achieve a plan, for example in business or politics

relatively
/ˈrelə.tɪv.li/

quite good, bad, etc. in comparison with other similar things or with what you expect

mess up

to make an error; to do something wrong; to flub up (If you mess something up or if you mess up, you cause something to fail or be spoiled.)
-I hope I don't mess up on the quiz.

look forward to

Look forward to something means to be pleased or excited that it is going to happen. The 'to' in look forward to is a preposition, so we must follow it by a noun phrase or a verb in the -ing form
-I’m looking forward to the holidays.
-We’re looking forward to going to Switzerland next month.
-We’re looking forward to him arriving next week.

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Vocabularies Illustrative image (synonym) / Explaining / Example
pet peeve
/pet piːv/

something that especially annoys you
-I really don't like rude people, they are my pet peeve.
-Weak coffee is one of my pet peeves.

  A: "Ugh, I hate it when people talk during a movie."
  B: "Oh, I know, that's my pet peeve, too!"
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN2deSRrx-g

snarky
/ˈsnɑːrki/

criticizing somebody in an unkind way
-He was being very snarky with me.

grind
/ɡraɪnd/

to break or crush something into very small pieces between two hard surfaces or using a special machine
-Shall I grind a little black pepper over your salad?
-She grinds her teeth in her sleep.

prerogative
/prɪˈrɑː.ɡə.t̬ɪv/

a right or advantage belonging to a particular person or group because of their importance or social position
-the royal prerogative (= the special rights of a king or queen)

whatsoever
/ˌwɑːtsoʊˈevər/
whatever

-I can honestly say that I have no interest whatsoever in the royal family.
-Is there any hope whatsoever?
-He left for no reason whatsoever.
- I have no interest whatsoever in eating English food.

smack
/smæk/
slap

+ a smell or flavour that is distinctive though faint
+ to have an element suggestive (of something)
+ to hit somebody with your open hand, especially as a punishment
-I think it's wrong to smack children.
-You're going to get a smack on the bottom if you don't stop throwing your toys.

paranoid
/ˈpærənɔɪd/

feeling extremely nervous and worried because you believe that other people do not like you or are trying to harm you.
-She's getting really paranoid about what other people say about her.

rush
/rʌʃ/

to move or to do something with great speed, often too fast (very quickly)
-I rushed up the stairs/to the office/to find a phone.
-We shouldn't rush to blame them.

altogether
/ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/

used to give a total number or amount
-You owe me £68 altogether.

badass
/ˈbædæs/

- someone or something that you admire or find impressive
- a tough and aggressive person

impact
/ˈɪm.pækt/

the powerful effect that something has on somebody/something
- Her speech made a profound impact on everyone.

underestimate
/ˌʌndərˈes.tɪ.meɪt/

to think or guess that the amount, cost or size of something is smaller than it really is
-We underestimated the time it would take to get there.
-She had a tendency to underestimate her son's potential.

curate
/ˈkjʊrət/

to select things such as documents, music, products, or internet content to be included as part of a list or collection, or on a website

pound
/paʊnd/

+ the unit of money in the UK and some other countries, worth 100 pence
+ a unit for measuring weight, equal to 0.454 of a kilogram
+ to hit or beat repeatedly with a lot of force, or to crush something by hitting it repeatedly

terrified
/ˈterɪfaɪd/
frightened

-I'm terrified of the dark.
-She's terrified (that) her mother might find out her secret.

anxious
/ˈæŋk.ʃəs/

feeling worried or nervous
-He seemed anxious about the meeting.
-It's natural that you should feel anxious when you first leave home.

conquer
/ˈkɑːŋ.kər/

+to take control or possession of foreign land, or a group of people, by force
-The English were conquered by the Normans in 1066.
-The Spanish conquered the New World in the 16th century.

+to deal with or successfully fight against a problem or an unreasonable fear
-He has finally conquered his fear of spiders.

as long as

on the condition
-I don't care who you are
Where you're from
What you did
As long as you love me
        "As Long As You Love Me" - Backstreet Boys

absorb
/əbˈzɔːrb/

+take in or soak up (energy, or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action, typically gradually
+engross (take up) the attention of (someone).
-It's hard to absorb so much information.
-The project has absorbed her for several years.

(adj) chaotic
/keɪˈɑː.t̬ɪk/
(n) chaos
(n) confusion, disorder

in a state of complete confusion and lack of order

mantra
/ˈmæntrə/

a word, phrase or sound that is repeated again and again, especially during prayer or meditation

obsess
/əbˈses/

If something or someone obsesses you, or if you obsess about something or someone, you think about it, him, or her all the time
-The whole relationship obsessed me for years.
-I was obsessed with upgrading new codes.

fling
/flɪŋ/
hurl - /hɜːr.l/

-Someone had flung a brick through the window.
-I was flung forward by the impact.

sift
/sɪft/

to separate something from a group of things
-Computers are being used to sift the information.
-Sift the flour into a bowl.

hold back

+ stop from moving forwards
+ not do/say something
+ hide thoughts/feelings
+ not allow someone to have something

preachy
/ˈpriːtʃi/

sounding as if you want to give someone moral advice
-Reitano's simple narrative is easy to read, without being preachy.

Vocabularies Illustrative image (synonym) / Explaining / Example
literally
/ˈlɪt̮ərəli/
exactly

used to emphasize a word or phrase
-It's literally so hard!

ballerina
/ˌbæləˈrinə/

a female dancer in ballet
-She is one of the best ballerinas in the world.
-I used to dream about being a ballerina.

role
/roʊl/

the function or position that someone has or is expected to have in an organization, in society, or in a relationship
-I have an important role.
-What's your favorite role-playing game?
-What is the role of the University in the modern society?

veggie
/ˈvɛdʒi/
vegetable, vegetarian
portion
/ˈpɔrʃn/

one part of something larger; a part of something that is shared with other people
-I got a small portion of pie.
-A portion of the island was destroyed by the massive waves.

barely
/ˈbɛrli/
(bare)

in a way that almost does not happen or exist
-There was barely any smell.

essentially
/ɪˈsɛnʃəli/
basically, fundamentally /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl̩i/

relating to the most important characteristics or ideas of something
-What he's saying is essentially true.
-He was, essentially, a teacher, not a manager.

except
/ɪkˈsɛpt/
apart from

not including; but not
-She won't eat anything except chicken nuggets and chips.


-The soldiers slept at night, except for one who stayed awake to keep watch.
-The museum is open daily except Monday.

back off

-To decrease the intensity or amount of something
-I think I should back off the desserts for a little while so I can lose some weight.

carb
/kɑrb/
(= Carbohydrate)

one of several substances, such as sugar or starch, that provide the body with energy, or foods containing these substances such as bread, potatoes, pasta, and rice
-Potatoes as a source of carbohydrates.
-Vegetable foods are rich in carbohydrates while meats contain none.

cut out

-to stop doing, using, or eating something
-to remove something from something larger by cutting, usually with scissors
-I've been advised to cut sugar out of my diet.
-I cut this article out of the newspaper.

pasta
/ˈpɑstə/

an Italian food made from flour, water, and sometimes eggs, formed into different shapes and usually served with a sauce. It is hard when dry and soft when cooked.
-Spaghetti, lasagne, ravioli, and cannelloni are all types of pasta.
-Kids love pasta in tomato sauce.
-I poured more sauce on my pasta.

metabolism
/məˈtæbəˌlɪzəm/

the chemical processes in living things that change food, etc. into energy and materials for growth
-Exercise is supposed to speed up your metabolism.

cardio
/ˈkɑrdioʊ/

exercises to make your heart work harder, that you do to keep yourself healthy
-Cardio is the answer if you want to lose weight.
-My workout usually includes 15 to 20 minutes of cardio.

rehearsal
/rɪˈhərsl/

time that is spent practicing a play or piece of music in preparation for a public performance
-They didn't have time for (a) rehearsal before the performance.
-I've got a rehearsal tonight.
-We only had six days of rehearsal.

entire
/ɪnˈtaɪər/
whole

including everything, everyone, or every part
-The entire village was destroyed.
-I wasted an entire day on it.
-Only one goal was scored in the entire match.

hash
/hæʃ/

a hot dish of cooked meat and potatoes that are cut into small pieces and mixed together

scramble
/ˈskræmbl/

to cook an egg by mixing the white and yellow parts together and heating them, sometimes with milk and butter

strip

a long, flat, narrow piece
-strip of bacon
-He didn't have a bandage, so he ripped up his shirt into thin strips.

forward
/ˈfɔrwərd/

-toward a place or position that is in front
-toward a good result
-She leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek.

unfortunately
/ʌnˈfɔrtʃənətli/
unluckily

used to say that something is sad, disappointing, or has a bad effect
-We tried to get tickets, but unfortunately they were already sold out.
-Unfortunately the plane has been delayed - the new departure time is 16.20.

survive
/sərˈvaɪv/

to continue to live or exist
-She was the last surviving member of the family.
-Of the six people injured in the crash, only two survived.
-They spent two months in the jungle, surviving on small animals and fruit.

ramen

a Japanese meat or fish soup containing noodles (= long thin strips made from flour, water, and egg) and vegetables

force
/fɔrs/
(forcing)

violent physical action used to obtain or achieve something

kale
/keɪ.l/

a dark green vegetable like a cabbage

encouragement
/ɪnˈkərɪdʒmənt/

-to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen
-to talk or behave in a way that gives someone confidence to do something
-They've always encouraged me in everything I've wanted to do.
-The new teaching methods encourage children to think for themselves.
-With a little encouragement from his parents he should do well.

Vocabularies Illustrative image (synonym) / Explaining / Example
agreed!
/əˈɡriːd/
(agree)
accepted

If two or more people are agreed, they have the same opinion

fishy
/ˈfɪʃi/
suspicious - /səˈspɪ.ʃəs/

-seeming dishonest or false
-smelling or tasting like a fish
-There's something fishy going on.
-The price is so low I smell something fishy.

clammy
/ˈklæm.i/

sticky and slightly wet in an unpleasant way
-My hands felt all clammy.
-It was a hot, clammy day.

pun
/pʌn/
wordplay

a humorous use of a word or phrase that has several meanings or that sounds like another word

crabby
/ˈkræbi/

easily annoyed and complaining
-You're very crabby today. What's bothering you?

vending machine
/ˈvendɪŋ məʃiːn/

a machine from which you can buy candy, drinks, etc. by putting coins into it

rough
/rʌ.f/

difficult and unpleasant
-He's had a really rough time recently (= he's had a lot of problems).

deer
/dɪr/
doe /doʊ/
(the female of animals such as the deer)

an animal with long legs that eats grass, leaves, etc. and can run fast. Most male deer have antlers (= horns shaped like branches). There are many types of deer
Oh dear! (the best reply when you hear something bad happening to your loved one's loved one, meaning "I can feel your pain".)

starve
/stɑrv/
(starving)

-to suffer or die because you do not have enough food to eat; to make someone suffer or die in this way
-not having something that you need
-She's starving herself to try to lose weight.
-When's dinner? I'm starving!

bow
/baʊ/

to move your head or the top half of your body forward and downward as a sign of respect or to say hello, or goodbye
-The people all bowed down before the altar.
-They bowed to the Queen.

ram into (someone or something)

to crash into someone or something.
-The car rammed into the tree and was totally wrecked.
- Mary accidentally rammed into a fence

fawn
/fɑːn/

a young deer
-pun: fawn ~ fan

capsule
/ˈkæpsl/

-a small plastic container with a substance or liquid inside
-the part of a spacecraft in which people travel and that often separates from the main rocket
-a shell or container for seeds or eggs in some plants and animals

crib
/krɪb/

-the house, apartment, etc. where someone lives
-a small bed with high sides for a baby or young child

Vocabularies Illustrative image (synonym) / Explaining / Example
flatter
/ˈflæt̮ər/

-to say nice things about someone, often in a way that is not sincere, because you want them to do something for you or you want to please them
-to make someone seem more attractive or better than they really are
-Are you trying to flatter me?

epitome
/ɪˈpɪt̮əmi/

a perfect example of something
-He is the epitome of a modern young man.

sandpaper
/ˈsændˌpeɪpər/

strong paper with a rough surface covered with sand or a similar substance, used for rubbing surfaces in order to make them smooth

preserve
/prɪˈzərv/

an activity that only one person or a particular type of person does or is responsible for
-Owning racehorses is the preserve of the rich.
-Sport used to be a male preserve.

cactus
/ˈkæktəs/

a plant that grows in hot dry regions, especially one with thick stems covered in spines but without leaves. There are many different types of cactus.

poky
/ˈpoʊ.ki/

A poky room, house, or other place is unpleasantly small and uncomfortable
-They live in a poky little flat.

whale
/weɪ.l/

a very large sea mammal that breathes air through a hole at the top of its head

jealous
/ˈdʒe.ləs/

- upset and angry because someone that you love seems interested in another person
-unhappy and angry because someone has something that you want
-He had always been very jealous of his brother's good looks.
-Everybody was jealous of my success.
-Quang got jealous when he saw Van talking to a handsome guy.

hummus
/ˈhʊm.əs/

a soft, smooth food made from crushed chickpeas, oil, and lemon juice

tend to do something
/tend/

if something tends to happen, it happens often and is likely to happen again
-Dave tends to arrive late, so don't worry yet.

insensitive
/ɪnˈsen.sə.t̬ɪv/

-not showing any reaction to something, or unable to feel something
-not feeling or showing sympathy for other people's feelings, or refusing to give importance to something
-It was rather insensitive of you to mention his ex-wife

put up with sth/sb

to accept or continue to accept an unpleasant situation or experience, or someone who behaves unpleasantly
-I can't put up with his behaviour any more.
-Put up with an annoying person

Vocabularies Illustrative image (synonym) / Explaining / Example
dump
/dʌmp/
get rid of

-to get rid of something unwanted, especially by leaving it in a place where it is not allowed to be
-to suddenly end a romantic relationship you have been having with someone

brutal
/ˈbruː.t̬l/

cruel, violent, and completely without feelings
-He was imprisoned in 1945 for the brutal murder of a twelve-year-old girl.

shallow
/ˈʃæ.loʊ/

-having only a short distance from the top to the bottom
-not showing serious or careful thought

tit

a woman's breast
-He says he likes women with big tits.

exterior
/ɪkˈstɪ.ri.ɚ/
external, outer, surface

the outside part of something or someone
-In some of the villages the exterior walls of the houses are painted yellow.
-Exterior to the main house there is a small building that could be used as an office or studio.
-Behind that cold exterior there's a passionate man.

pretend
/prɪˈtend/

to behave as if something is true when you know that it is not
- Tom closed his eyes and pretended to be asleep.
-Tom pretended he didn't know anything about it.
-Quang wanted Van to pretend to be his girlfriend.
-Let's pretend that what happened today didn't happen.

thoughtful
/'θɔ:tful/

kind and always thinking about how you can help other people
-Thank you for calling when I was ill - it was very thoughtful of you.

materialistic
/'flæʃ.bæk/

Excessively concerned with material possessions. (caring more about money and possessions than anything else)
-Children today are so materialistic.

(idiom) hit and run

a hit-and-run accident is an accident in which the driver of a vehicle hits someone and then leaves the place where the accident happened (drives away) without stopping to give help, leave his name, etc
-... the victim of a hit-and-run accident.

flashback
/'flæʃ.bæk/

a short part of a film, story, or play that goes back to events in the past
-Looking at a family photo album is a great way to experience a flashback of your life.

defense
(US spelling of defence)
/dɪˈfens/

protection or support against attack, criticism, or infection
-The team has a strong attack, but its defence is weak.
-A good diet helps build the body's natural defences.

preposterous
/pri'pɔstərəs/

-very silly or stupid
-completely unreasonable, especially in a way that is shocking or annoying
-The band were famous for their preposterous clothes and haircuts. (HKT)
-Even though the plan sounds preposterous, I think it can be done.

relief
/rɪˈlif/

a feeling of happiness that something unpleasant has not happened or has ended
-She breathed a sigh of relief. = She gave out a sigh of relief.

disregard
/ˌdɪs.rɪˈɡɑːrd/
ignore

the fact of showing no care or respect for something
-He told us to disregard everything we'd learned so far and start again.

made up
(make up)

(1) Invented; not true.
-a made-up story
(2) Wearing makeup.
-She's always very heavily made up (= wearing a lot of make-up).

run over

to hit someone or something with a vehicle and drive over them
-That car almost ran over my toe.
-I ran over a rabbit and was in tears all the way home!

get along

if two or more people get along, they like each other and are friendly to each other (to have a good relationship (with someone))
-I'm glad you finally got to meet my brother—I knew you two would get along.
-My grandparents have been married for over 50 years and they still get along!

hypothetical
/ˌhaɪpəˈθɛt̮ɪkl/
suppose

imagined or suggested but not necessarily real or true

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