Unit 2 - 2A, Unit 3 - 3A, Unit 4 - 4A and 15 More Topics · Face2Face Intermediate Vocabulary List

a person who works compulsively and finds it hard to stop working to do other things

"The workaholic never takes a day off."

"He is an extreme workaholic who spends almost all his time working and rarely rests."

to complete a task or project before a specific time or date that has been agreed upon or set as a requirement

"I worked hard to meet the deadline."

"The team worked through the night to meet the deadline for the important project submission on time."

to not go to work or school for a certain period of time to take care of personal matters or recharge one's energy and focus

"I need time off."

"She decided to take some time off from her demanding job to travel and explore new cultures."

stressful or anxious due to having too many tasks or responsibilities to handle within a limited time

"He is under pressure."

"The student felt immense pressure to finish her assignment before the strict deadline."

something that we do regularly to earn money

"I have a lot of work to do."

"She goes to work early and returns late."

to feel less worried or stressed

"Sit down and relax for a while."

"After a long stressful week at work she decided to relax by taking a hot bath and reading her favorite book."

to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.

"Do not spend too much money."

"How much money did you spend on groceries this month because my budget is very tight right now."

for a longer period than normal

"He worked overtime today."

"The dedicated employee agreed to work overtime to ensure the critical project was completed on schedule."

the state of something at a particular time

"The condition was serious."

"The condition of the road worsened after heavy rains caused mudslides and large cracks to appear on the asphalt surface."

to take the necessary action regarding someone or something specific

"I will deal with it."

"The manager needs to deal with the customer complaint promptly and professionally to maintain satisfaction."

to confirm your presence or reservation in a hotel or airport after arriving

"Check in at the airport two hours early."

"Passengers need to check in at least two hours before their international flight to allow enough time for security screening and baggage drop."

to accompany someone to their point of departure and say goodbye to them

"We saw off the guests at the airport."

"The whole family went to the airport to see off their son who was moving to another country for a job."

to return to a place, state, or condition

"He gets back home before dark."

"I need to get back to work now because my lunch break is almost over and my boss is expecting me."

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

"I cannot put up with this noise."

"I cannot put up with this constant noise anymore and I am going to complain to the landlord."

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

"Who looks after your dog?"

"The elderly woman needs someone to look after her because she cannot live alone safely anymore."

to move from a person or place

"The pain will go away soon."

"The dark clouds finally went away after three days of continuous heavy rain."

to wait with satisfaction for something to happen

"I look forward to meeting you."

"I am really looking forward to the weekend because I have no plans and can finally relax."

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

"I love to travel abroad."

"She loves to travel to different countries and learn about their cultures and traditions."

to start a journey

"They set off for the airport."

"We plan to set off on our cross-country road trip early tomorrow morning."

to move or travel from one place to another

"We can get around."

"With the new public transport system, it's much easier to get around the city."

to leave a hotel after returning your room key and paying the bill

"Check out of the hotel before noon."

"Guests must check out of the hotel by eleven in the morning to avoid being charged for an additional night's stay."

to take and lift something or someone up

"Please pick up the pen."

"She asked her son to pick up his toys from the floor before dinner."

to add data to a computer from the Internet or another computer

"Download the file from the website."

"You can download the free ebook from the library's website without leaving your home or paying any fees."

relating to or occurring on the part of a stage that is visible to the audience

"The actor is on-stage."

"The actor is on stage and the audience can see every expression on his face."

a public performance by musicians or singers

"We went to a concert."

"The concert last night was absolutely amazing, and the band played all of their most popular songs."

someone whose job is to use their voice for creating music

"The singer performed on stage."

"The singer lost her voice right before the concert but she decided to perform anyway and the crowd loved her."

traveling and performing in multiple locations for a specific period of time, typically in the music or entertainment industry

"The band is on tour in Europe."

"The famous rock band will be on tour for six months visiting many different countries around the world."

a small disc on which audio or other formats are recorded and could be played back by a player or computer using laser

"Compact disc is digital optical disc."

"A compact disc is a digital optical disc used to store and play music."

a musical piece or song recorded on a CD, tape, or vinyl record

"This is my favorite track."

"This particular track from the album is known for its intricate guitar solo and powerful vocals."

a list that ranks top pop records based on sales in a particular period

"The song is on the chart."

"Her latest single has climbed to the top of the music chart due to overwhelming public demand."

used when an event or performance is happening at the present moment or being broadcast in real-time

"The band performed live."

"The band performed live at the stadium and thousands of fans sang along to every song."

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

"She listens to music daily."

"The music at the festival was so lively that everyone started dancing and singing along together."

to travel or move from one location to another

"Let's go to the cinema."

"I will go to the supermarket after work to buy some food for dinner tonight."

to perform music on a musical instrument

"He can play piano."

"She learned to play the violin with remarkable skill during her youth."

a performance of live music, comedy, or other entertainment, usually by one or more performers in front of an audience

"The band played a gig at the local bar."

"The band played their first gig at a small club downtown and only twenty people showed up."

someone who greatly admires or is interested in someone or something

"He is a big fan."

"As a devoted fan of the artist, she had attended every concert on the tour."

a group of people who come together for a particular purpose, often because they share common interests or beliefs

"A band played music."

"The protest band rallied citizens around a common cause for social change."

to make a movie, music, etc. available to the public

"They will release the film."

"The highly anticipated album is scheduled for release next Friday, much to the excitement of fans worldwide."

a CD or a musical record that has only one main song, often released separately from an album to promote it

"Single has few tracks."

"A single is a release of a small number of songs typically one or two tracks for promotion."

a number of music pieces or songs sold as a single item, normally on a CD or the internet

"I bought a new album."

"The band's latest album features a collection of their most popular songs from the past decade."

an additional or repeated piece that is performed at the end of a concert, because the audience has asked for it

"The crowd wanted an encore."

"The audience's thunderous applause and shouts for an encore convinced the band to play one more song."

widely recognized or acknowledged

"He is a well-known actor."

"He is a well known actor and has starred in many popular movies over the past twenty years."

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

"That is bizarre."

"The artist's bizarre sculptures, made from recycled materials, challenged conventional notions of beauty and form."

to move in a relaxed or casual manner

"He wandered around the city aimlessly."

"We decided to wander around the old city center without any map or plan for the entire afternoon."

to bring attention to something by making it more visible or important

"Highlight the text."

"The report aims to highlight the critical issues facing the organization and propose solutions."

to become visible and noticeable

"The sun will appear."

"After the storm clouds dissipated, the sun began to appear, casting a warm glow."

a vehicle with usually four wheels, pulled by one or more horses

"The carriage moved slowly."

"The royal carriage passed through crowded streets during the national celebration gracefully."

feeling slightly irritable or in a bad mood, often due to hunger or low energy

"I feel peckish."

"He was feeling rather peckish after skipping lunch, so he grabbed a quick snack."

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

"Set up the tent carefully."

"They plan to set up a small charity to help homeless people find shelter and food."

to put aside or remove a person or thing in order to no longer have them present or involved

"I need to get rid of this old chair."

"I need to get rid of all these old clothes that I never wear anymore."

things that are considered useless, worthless, or of little value, often discarded or thrown away

"The basement is full of old junk."

"The basement is full of old junk that should be thrown away or donated to charity."

a sliding box-shaped piece of furniture found within a desk, dresser, or cabinet, used for organizing and storing items

"The drawer is stuck."

"He opened the top drawer of his desk and found the missing pen that he had been searching for during the entire meeting."

a piece of furniture with shelves and doors, usually built into a wall, designed for storing things like foods, dishes, etc.

"She stored the dishes in the kitchen cupboard."

"The kitchen cupboard contained canned goods pasta and rice neatly organized on adjustable shelves."

to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

"He throws away the empty bottles."

"Do not throw away that old chair because I can repair it and make it look like new again."

to make a place neat and orderly by putting things away, cleaning, or organizing

"Please tidy up."

"Before the guests arrive, we need to tidy up the living room and make sure everything is in its proper place."

to have or continue to have something

"Keep the book safe."

"Please keep this important document in a secure location where it will not be lost or damaged by accident."

things that we cannot or do not need to name when we are talking about them

"Please move your stuff off the chair."

"She packed all her stuff into cardboard boxes before moving to her new apartment across town."

a number of objects placed one on top of the other

"There is a pile."

"A large pile of laundry had accumulated in the corner of the bedroom."

to remove unnecessary or unwanted items or things from a place

"Let's clear out."

"We need to clear out the attic this weekend and donate any items we no longer need or use."

to organize a space by putting things in their proper places and getting rid of any unnecessary items

"Sort out your room."

"She decided to sort out her cluttered desk, organizing papers and discarding unnecessary items."

to give something as a gift or donation to someone

"He gives away his old clothes."

"The radio station decided to give away free concert tickets to the first ten callers who phoned in this morning."

to remove a thing from somewhere or something

"Take out the trash please."

"Please take out the trash before you go to bed because the garbage truck comes early tomorrow morning."

to place something where it should be after using it

"Put away your toys now."

"The child was asked to put away his toys in the box before dinner was served."

to return to a previous state or condition, often after a period of decline or loss

"She will come back soon."

"The migratory birds will come back to this lake when the weather gets warmer in spring."

to experience or endure something, particularly a difficult or challenging situation

"We will go through this."

"The company had to go through significant restructuring during the economic downturn."

a usually solid and hard substance that heat and electricity can move through, such as gold, iron, etc.

"This metal is very strong."

"Iron is a strong metal commonly used in construction and manufacturing industries."

a thick and stiff type of paper material that is often used for packaging and making boxes

"The cardboard box is empty."

"The cardboard box is empty and will be collapsed and put in the recycling bin."

strong material made from animal skin and used for making clothes, bags, shoes, etc.

"This leather bag is nice."

"He invested in a high-quality leather jacket that would last for years."

a type of hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon, used in construction of buildings, vehicles, etc.

"The bridge is made of steel."

"The strong steel beams formed the skeleton of the towering skyscraper, providing essential structural support."

a substance or product that is used to remove spots or marks from fabrics, surfaces, or other materials

"The stain remover spray works on wine and coffee."

"The stain remover was sprayed on the wine spill before laundering to prevent permanent marks."

an electrical device used to blend, mix, or puree food and liquids into a smooth consistency

"The blender is loud."

"She used the blender to make a smoothie."

the soft and thick hair that grows on the body of sheep and goats

"The sweater is made of wool."

"Wool keeps us warm in winter"

a material that is elastic, water-resistant, and often used in various products such as tires, gloves, and erasers

"Tires are made of rubber."

"Rubber is a highly elastic polymer material made from the latex sap of rubber trees or produced synthetically from petroleum-based chemical monomers."

a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated

"This is plastic."

"The reusable water bottle was made of durable plastic, designed to withstand daily use and reduce single-use waste."

the thin sheets on which one can write, draw, or print things, also used as wrapping material

"I need some paper now."

"Please use recycled paper to help protect the environment."

cloth made from the fibers of the cotton plant, naturally soft and comfortable against the skin

"This shirt is cotton."

"The breathable cotton fabric makes this summer dress exceptionally comfortable and light."

the hard material that the trunk and branches of a tree or shrub are made of, used for fuel or timber

"The fire needs wood."

"He carefully stacked the dry wood by the fireplace, ready for the cold winter nights ahead."

a metal container in which dry food is stored and sold

"The cookies are stored in a tin box."

"The cookies are stored in a tin box and stay fresh for weeks without becoming stale or soft."

a container that is used for drinks and is made of glass

"Drink from this glass."

"He poured a generous measure of whiskey into the heavy crystal glass."

a type of protective accessory worn over the ears to keep them warm in cold weather

"My earmuffs are warm."

"She pulled on her thick earmuffs to protect her ears from the biting winter wind."

a slender, solid, often sharp-pointed instrument used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc.

"The doctor used a needle."

"A fine needle is required to administer the subcutaneous injection precisely."

used when the subject and object of the sentence are the same, indicating that the action is done to oneself

"I did it myself."

"I myself reviewed the entire manuscript before submitting it for formal publication."

used when a person who is addressed is both the one who does an action and the one who receives the action

"Be yourself always."

"You should familiarize yourself with the updated compliance guidelines before the review meeting."

used when a female human or animal is both the one who does an action and the one who is affected by the action

"She taught herself to cook."

"She prepared herself thoroughly for the high-stakes international negotiation."

used when both the subject and object of the sentence or clause refer to a male human or animal who is being talked about

"He hurt himself playing football."

"He personally oversaw the restructuring process himself to ensure full accountability."

used when an animal or object is both the thing that does an action and the thing that the action is done to

"The cat cleaned itself."

"The algorithm optimized itself over successive training cycles without any manual intervention."

used when a group of people who are being addressed are both the ones who do an action and the ones that are affected by it

"Help yourselves to the food."

"You are expected to conduct yourselves professionally throughout the duration of the conference."

used when the speaker and one or more other people are both the ones who do an action and the ones who are affected by it

"We did it ourselves."

"We must hold ourselves accountable to the standards we have publicly committed to uphold."

used when a group of people or animals are both the ones who do an action and the ones who are affected by it

"They did it themselves."

"The delegates expressed themselves clearly during the formal plenary session."

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

"This job is a great opportunity for her."

"The internship provided an excellent opportunity for her to learn from experienced professionals and make valuable connections in the publishing industry."

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

"You can achieve anything with hard work."

"With hard work and determination anyone can achieve their dreams regardless of their background or circumstances."

to make a mistake or error, causing a situation or task to become disorganized, confused, or unsuccessful

"Do not mess up your room."

"Do not mess up the living room because we are expecting important guests to arrive soon."

to enjoy or use something as much or as often as one can

"Make the most of it."

"Since you only have one week of vacation, you should make the most of every single moment."

to try to do something as well as one is capable of

"Just do your best on the test."

"You do not need to be perfect for this job but you must always do your best."

to experience an unexpected problem or difficulty that causes a situation or activity to fail or not go as planned

"Something went wrong with dinner."

"Everything started to go wrong when the computer crashed and we lost all our important files."

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

"I want to take part in the game."

"All students are encouraged to take part in the school sports day activities next month."

our purpose or desired result

"My goal is to win."

"Their primary goal was to secure funding for the innovative research project they had developed."

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

"Winning the award was a great achievement."

"Winning the science fair was her greatest achievement and she felt very proud of her hard work."

an attempt to do something, particularly something demanding

"His great effort helped team win."

"She made a strong effort to finish the work on time."

to think about something that one desires very much

"I dream of flying."

"She would often dream of travelling the world and experiencing new cultures."

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

"Encourage the team to win."

"Her encouraging words helped the athlete overcome his self-doubt and perform exceptionally well."

an electronic device that stores and processes data

"He spends all day working at his computer."

"A quantum computer performs incredibly complex calculations not with simple bits"

the programs that a computer uses to perform specific tasks

"Install new software now."

"The company decided to update all its software to improve productivity and security across every department."

a device used for storing and retrieving digital information, which uses rapidly rotating disks to read and write data

"The computer's hard drive is full."

"The hard drive failed without warning and all of his data was lost forever."

a small device used for storing or transferring data between electronic devices

"The memory stick stores all his photos."

"The memory stick stores all his photos and he keeps it on his keychain for safekeeping."

to send an unwanted advertisement or message online, usually to a lot of people

"Spammers send unwanted emails to everyone."

"The company was accused of trying to spam its customers with hundreds of unwanted promotional emails every week."

to include an additional recipient in an email by forwarding or sending a copy of the original message to them

"Copy me in on the email."

"Please copy me in on the email so that I can see the response from the client."

the technology that allows computers, cell phones, etc. to access the Internet or exchange data wirelessly

"The Wi-Fi is very slow."

"I couldn't connect to the Wi-Fi network because the password was incorrect."

a secret group of letters or numbers that allows access to a computer system or service

"Keep your password secret."

"She changed her password last week."

to add a piece of software to a computer system

"Install the app on your phone."

"The technician will install the new software on all company computers over the weekend to avoid disrupting daily operations."

to make a copy of computer digital data

"Back up your important files."

"It is crucial to back up your important digital data regularly to prevent loss."

to keep something in a particular place for later use, typically in a systematic or organized manner

"Store the food in airtight containers."

"It is best to store potatoes in a cool dark place rather than in the refrigerator because cold temperatures change their taste."

a file or document that is sent along with an email

"Email had large attachment."

"Please open the attachment in the email."

a harmful program capable of multiplying itself and corrupting files and not allowing a system, like that of a computer, to function properly

"A virus is bad."

"Antivirus software is essential for protecting your computer system from malicious virus threats."

an event that causes a computer, system, or application to stop working

"The computer had a crash."

"The unexpected system crash caused a significant loss of unsaved work."

to send something, such as an email or letter, that you have received, to someone else

"He forwards the message to others."

"I will forward the email to the appropriate department so they can handle your request quickly."

to remove a piece of data from a computer or smartphone

"He deletes the unwanted files permanently."

"Please do not delete the important files from the shared folder without asking me first."

to create a number of copies of a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.

"Print the document double sided."

"The teacher asked the students to print their final essays because handwritten submissions were difficult to read."

(of a computer program) to examine applications or digital files in order to detect any viruses or malware

"Scan the computer now."

"It is advisable to regularly scan your system for viruses to maintain its security."

things that are related to air and sky such as temperature, rain, wind, etc.

"The weather is improving today."

"We checked the weather before leaving home."

any destruction caused by the nature that results in a great amount of damage or the death of many, such as an earthquake, flood, etc.

"The natural disaster was severe."

"The natural disaster left many people homeless and in need of help."

the loud crackling noise that is heard from the sky during a storm

"A sudden crash of thunder shook the house."

"The loud clap of thunder was so powerful that it shook the windows of the entire house."

a very powerful wind

"The gale knocked down trees."

"A gale is a very strong wind"

a very strong and destructive wind that moves in circles, often seen in the Caribbean

"The hurricane destroyed many houses."

"Residents were advised to evacuate their homes ahead of the approaching hurricane."

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

"The blizzard closed all the schools."

"A blizzard is a severe snowstorm with sustained high winds and very low visibility"

the rising of a body of water that covers dry places and causes damage

"The flood covered the village."

"The heavy rain caused a dangerous flash flood that swept away cars and forced many families to leave their homes in a hurry."

a very high wave or series of waves caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption

"The tsunami caused terrible damage to the coastal villages after the earthquake."

"A tsunami is a series of huge ocean waves triggered by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption"

the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

"The earthquake shook the city."

"Following the devastating earthquake, rescue efforts were immediately mobilized."

a long period of time when there is not much raining

"The drought killed all the crops."

"A drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall"

having a quality that is not satisfying

"The news is bad."

"The bad weather forced them to cancel their outdoor wedding ceremony and move everything inside the church at the last minute."

a strong and noisy event in the sky with heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and strong winds

"A big storm came."

"The powerful storm raged through the night, bringing torrential rain and deafening thunder that shook the entire house."

a bright flash, caused by electricity, in the sky or one that hits the ground from within the clouds

"Lightning flashed across the dark"

"The lightning struck the tall tree and split it into two large pieces that fell to the ground."

a strong and dangerous type of wind, which is formed like a turning cone, usually causing damage

"The tornado destroyed several houses."

"A powerful tornado swept through the small town last night."

a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before

"The heat wave lasted two weeks."

"A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessively hot weather"

a sudden fall of a large mass of dirt or rock down a mountainside or cliff

"The landslide blocked the mountain road."

"A landslide is the rapid movement of a mass of rock"

a medical condition in which one's body severely reacts to a specific substance if it is inhaled, touched, or ingested

"Peanut allergy can trigger severe reactions rapidly"

"Her allergy to peanuts is so severe that even touching a surface that had contact with peanuts could trigger a dangerous reaction."

a severe recurring type of headache, particularly affecting one side of the head, and often causing visual disturbances and nausea

"The migraine made her sensitive to light."

"The bright lights triggered a severe migraine that forced her to lie down in a dark room for hours."

a physician who is not a specialist but treats people with acute and chronic illnesses who live in a particular area

"General practitioner helps patients."

"A general practitioner treats acute and chronic illnesses and provides preventive care for patients of all ages."

a doctor who performs medical operation

"The surgeon worked carefully."

"The surgeon performed the operation with a steady hand."

a disease that causes shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing

"Her asthma attack required immediate medication."

"The child had an asthma attack and needed to use his inhaler immediately to breathe properly."

a room in a hospital where surgical operations are performed

"The surgeon enters the operating theater."

"The surgical team scrubbed in before entering the sterile operating theater for the procedure."

a separate area in a hospital for patients with similar conditions

"The ward was quiet."

"She recovered in the hospital ward."

a medical practice that involves cutting open a body part in order to repair, remove, etc. an organ

"Surgery was necessary."

"She recovered after surgery and a few days of rest."

the written instructions of a doctor that allow the patient to get the medicines needed

"You cannot buy this drug without a prescription."

"You cannot buy this medicine without a valid prescription from a licensed doctor or physician."

a condition in which harmful germs, such as bacteria or viruses, invade the body and cause harm, leading to symptoms such as fever, pain, and swelling

"The wound must be cleaned to prevent infection."

"A nosocomial infection is one that is contracted from the environment or staff of a healthcare facility"

a doctor who is highly trained in a particular area of medicine

"The specialist arrived."

"The general practitioner referred her to a heart specialist after her blood tests showed some unusual results that required further investigation."

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

"I want to take part in the game."

"All students are encouraged to take part in the school sports day activities next month."

a large building where sick or injured people receive medical treatment and care

"The hospital is near the station."

"He stayed in the hospital for two days."

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

"The students plan to protest tomorrow."

"The students decided to protest against the university's decision to increase tuition fees for the third consecutive year."

to complete a task or project before a specific time or date that has been agreed upon or set as a requirement

"I worked hard to meet the deadline."

"The team worked through the night to meet the deadline for the important project submission on time."

(of a group of employees) to refuse to work as a form of protest or to demand changes to their working conditions, pay, or other employment-related issues

"The workers went on strike for better pay."

"The factory workers decided to go on strike to demand better pay and safer working conditions."

to cancel what has been planned

"They call off the wedding ceremony."

"The organizers had to call off the outdoor concert because of the approaching thunderstorm and high winds."

reports on recent events that are broadcast or published

"I read the news."

"The daily news reported on the significant international developments and their potential impact."

to give the full amount of money owed on a debt or loan

"He will pay off debt."

"They worked extra hours to pay off their mortgage early."

an amount of money or a favor that is owed

"The debt is large."

"He worked hard to repay the debt as quickly as possible."

the act of displaying or expressing something such as an emotion or opinion

"A demonstration of anger."

"Her tearful demonstration of grief at the funeral deeply moved everyone present."

to produce a newspaper, book, etc. for the public to purchase

"They publish books."

"The publishing house will diligently publish the author's latest novel next month."

a written description of something that includes pieces of information that someone needs to know

"Read the report."

"The detailed report outlined all the findings of the extensive investigation into the security breach."

to be the first person who finds something or someplace that others did not know about

"They discover a new star."

"Archaeologists hope to discover ancient artifacts buried deep within the ruins."

recently invented, made, etc.

"I need a new phone."

"The new smartphone had a better camera and a longer battery life than his old one which was three years old and very slow."

to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you

"Please accept my sincere apology."

"It took her a long time to accept that she had made a mistake and needed to apologize sincerely."

to refuse to accept a proposal, idea, person, etc.

"The school rejected his application."

"The university decided to reject his application because his grades were not high enough for admission."

to present or propose something to someone

"The company offered him a job."

"The company offered him a generous salary package including health insurance and a company car."

to make our mouth curve upwards, often in a way that our teeth can be seen, to show that we are happy or amused

"Please smile for the camera."

"The photographer asked everyone to smile for the family portrait so the picture would look warm and happy."

to unexpectedly open one's mouth wide and deeply breathe in because of being bored or tired

"He will yawn now."

"During the long and monotonous presentation, several audience members couldn't help but yawn from sheer boredom."

to become red in the face, especially as a result of shyness or shame

"She blushed at the compliment."

"The shy girl blushed brightly when the handsome boy in her class unexpectedly complimented her on her new hairstyle."

to move slowly with the body near the ground or on the hands and knees

"The baby will crawl soon."

"The baby learned to crawl before she could walk and she explored every corner of the house enthusiastically."

to bring your eyebrows closer together showing anger, sadness, or confusion

"The teacher frowned at the noise."

"The teacher frowned at the student who was talking loudly during the important lecture."

used to introduce a contrast to what has just been said

"Although it rained we enjoyed the picnic."

"Although it was raining heavily they decided to go for a walk anyway."

used to show that something happened or is true, even though there was a difficulty or obstacle that might have prevented it

"He won despite the rain."

"Despite the overwhelming odds, the determined team managed to secure a surprising victory in the championship game."

our or an animal's hands, legs, head, and every other part together

"The body needs water."

"The human body works better when it gets enough sleep."

a change in position or posture that occurs without actually relocating from one place to another

"A small movement."

"The slightest movement of his hand indicated he was still conscious."

a physical or emotional reaction that happens as a result of a specific situation or event

"This is a response."

"Her immediate and calm response to the emergency situation undoubtedly saved lives during the building collapse."

to have tears coming from your eyes as a result of a strong emotion such as sadness, pain, or sorrow

"The baby began to cry loudly."

"The baby began to cry loudly because she was hungry and wanted her mother to feed her."

to make happy sounds and move our face like we are smiling because something is funny

"The joke made everyone laugh loudly."

"The comedian told such a funny joke that everyone in the audience began to laugh uncontrollably."

to raise one's hand and move it from side to side to greet someone or attract their attention

"The queen will wave to the crowd."

"The queen waved gracefully to the cheering crowd from the balcony of the royal palace."

to shake slightly and repeatedly because of cold

"He shivered in the cold wind."

"The cold wind made the homeless man shiver as he sat on the bench with only a thin coat."

to extend one's body parts or one's entire body to full length

"I stretch my arms."

"After sitting for hours, she needed to stretch her legs and walk around the room."

to make small cuts or marks on a surface

"Don't scratch the table."

"Be careful not to scratch the paint on the car when you are washing it with a rough sponge."

to produce small drops of liquid on the surface of one's skin

"He sweats heavily after running fast."

"The runners began to sweat heavily as the temperature rose during the afternoon marathon race."

used to add a statement that contradicts what was just mentioned

"I want to go, however."

"I would like to go to the party however I am too tired and I have a headache."

to give a person information about something

"Let me know when you arrive."

"Please let me know if you are coming to the party so I can buy enough food for everyone."

to be in contact with someone, particularly by seeing or writing to them regularly

"Let's stay in touch after graduation."

"We promised to stay in touch after university by calling each other regularly and sending emails."

to be no longer in contact with a friend or acquaintance

"We lost touch after college."

"After she moved to another country we lost touch and I have not heard from her for years."

to manage to meet someone in person or contact them on a telephone, through message, etc.

"I am trying to get hold of my doctor."

"I have been trying to get hold of my doctor all morning but his phone line is always busy."

to contact or telephone someone to have a conversation or communicate information

"I will give you a call later."

"I will give you a call tomorrow morning so we can decide where to meet."

to make something be seen, heard, or noticed by delivering, writing or recording something

"Leave a message please."

"The artist chose to leave a subtle hint of his personal style in the final composition."

a written or spoken piece of information or communication sent to or left for another person

"He sent a message."

"She sent a quick text message to her friend to let her know that she would be late for their meeting because the train was delayed due to signal problems."

to contact someone when the first attempt to communicate was missed or was unsuccessful

"He calls back after the meeting."

"The secretary will call you back as soon as the manager is available to speak with you."

to be no longer in contact with a friend or acquaintance

"I lost touch with my friend."

"After moving abroad, they unfortunately began to lose touch with their old friends."

to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

"Come up with a good idea."

"The team needs to come up with a creative solution to the problem before the deadline."

to discover, meet, or find someone or something by accident

"I came across a book."

"While cleaning out the attic, I unexpectedly came across some old family photographs."

to escape a responsibility

"He wants to get out of work."

"He tried to get out of doing his chores by pretending that he had a lot of homework to complete."

to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

"She got over her fear of flying."

"It took her a long time to get over the death of her beloved pet cat."

to increase in value, extent, amount, etc.

"Prices go up."

"We expect the prices of gasoline to go up significantly next quarter."

to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.

"Students look up a word online."

"If you do not know the meaning of a word you should look it up in a reliable dictionary or online."

to show something to someone by pointing one's finger toward it

"Point out the bird."

"The teacher pointed out several common errors that students often make when writing academic essays."

to cause a person to dislike someone or something

"It will put him off."

"His arrogant attitude tends to put off potential clients and collaborators."

to no longer be friends with someone as a result of an argument

"They often fall out over money."

"They used to be close friends but fell out over a minor financial disagreement."

to become divided into smaller parts or pieces

"The rope will split up."

"The old agreement will split up into several smaller, more manageable components."

the work that we do regularly to earn money

"He found a new job."

"She applied for twenty different jobs online before she finally received a phone call inviting her to come in for an interview at a small marketing firm."

(of a task) needing great effort, skill, etc.

"The job is demanding."

"The demanding job required long hours and constant travel but the salary was high enough to make it worthwhile."

(of a job or occupation) providing a high salary or income in comparison to others in the same industry or field

"She has a well-paid job."

"The well paid lawyer drove a luxury car and lived in a big house with a pool."

continuing to exist all the time, without significant changes

"This is my permanent address."

"This is my permanent address so please send all my mail here from now on."

done only for a part of the working hours

"I work part-time."

"The part time cashier worked twenty hours a week while attending community college and studying for her nursing exams in the evenings and on weekends."

causing mental or emotional strain or worry due to pressure or demands

"My job is stressful."

"The stressful job required her to meet tight deadlines and handle angry customers and she often came home feeling exhausted and overwhelmed at the end of the day."

(of an activity) making one feel satisfied by giving one a desirable outcome

"Teaching is rewarding."

"Teaching can be a rewarding career because you have the opportunity to make a positive difference in young people's lives."

feeling unhappy due to being alone or lacking companionship

"I feel lonely."

"The lonely old man sat on the bench every day hoping someone would stop and talk to him for a while."

stylish, attractive, and often associated with luxury or sophistication

"The actress looked glamorous."

"She arrived at the premiere in a glamorous gown, turning heads with her elegant style."

in a way that involves significant harm, damage, or danger

"He behaved badly at school."

"He behaved badly at school and the teacher sent him to the principal office for punishment."

an individual who is employed for a limited time

"The temporary is here."

"The temporary job lasts for three months and there is a possibility of being hired permanently afterward."

done for the usual hours in a working day or week

"She has a full-time job."

"She works a full time job from nine to five and then goes to school at night to earn her master's degree in business administration."

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

"The job is challenging."

"The challenging course pushed the students to their limits but they all passed and felt proud of their achievement at the end."

referring to something that involves repeating the same actions or elements multiple times, often leading to boredom or dissatisfaction

"The work is repetitive."

"The repetitive nature of the assembly line job bored the workers and they listened to music to pass the time."

boring or lacking interest, excitement, or liveliness

"The lecture was dull."

"The lecture was so dull that several students fell asleep in their chairs and the professor did not even notice because he was not paying attention either."

someone who works as one of the members of a police force

"The cop arrived fast"

"The cop arrived fast at the scene and secured the area after the reported incident"

an individual who illegally and secretly imports or exports goods or people

"The smuggler hid drugs inside the truck."

"The smuggler hid the illegal goods inside a false compartment in his truck to avoid detection."

a large object created to look like a person or animal from hard materials such as stone, metal, or wood

"The statue is tall."

"Tourists took photos of the statue in the square."

a large place in which raw materials or produced goods are stored before they are sold or distributed

"The warehouse is large"

"The warehouse is large and stores thousands of products ready for distribution across regions"

to make a formal or friendly request to someone to come somewhere or join something

"We invited them to our party."

"We should invite our neighbors to the party because they are very friendly and nice people."

to tell someone in advance about a possible danger, problem, or unfavorable situation

"Signs warn drivers about dangerous curves ahead."

"The weather service warned residents about the approaching hurricane and advised them to evacuate immediately."

working or conducted secretly under the supervision of a law enforcement agency to gather information or catch criminals

"The cop was undercover."

"The undercover detective spent six months infiltrating the gang and gathering evidence for the police to arrest all of its members."

to hide a small microphone in a place or device in order to secretly listen to or record someone's conversations

"They bugged the room."

"The detective suspected that the criminal might have bugged the office to listen to their private conversations."

the act of hiding and waiting in secret to catch someone or something by surprise

"It was a trap."

"The ambush was a cunning trap designed to catch the unsuspecting enemy."

to present or propose something to someone

"The company offered him a job."

"The company offered him a generous salary package including health insurance and a company car."

to agree with the truth of something, particularly in an unwilling manner

"He finally agreed to admit his mistake."

"After hours of interrogation the suspect finally admitted to committing the crime and apologized for his actions."

to say or show one's unwillingness to do something that someone has asked

"He will refuse to go."

"The committee decided to refuse their application for funding due to insufficient documentation."

to tell someone that one will do something or that a particular event will happen

"Promise me you will return safely."

"I promise to return your book by Friday because I know you need it for your exam."

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

"I agree with your opinion."

"I completely agree with your opinion about the new policy because it seems fair to everyone."

to mention an idea, proposition, plan, etc. for further consideration or possible action

"I suggest eating at that restaurant."

"The doctor suggested that I exercise more regularly to improve my cardiovascular health and reduce stress."

to make a person remember an obligation, task, etc. so that they do not forget to do it

"Remind me to call."

"Can you remind me to pick up the dry cleaning on my way home today?"

to say that one is willing to damage something or hurt someone if one's demands are not met

"The storm threatens to destroy crops."

"The dictator threatened to unleash his army if the neighboring country did not immediately surrender its territory."

experiencing an emotional or mental discomfort due to an annoying situation or a person

"He is not bothered by the noise."

"He is not bothered by the noise and can sleep through anything including thunderstorms and construction work."

to feel one has enough energy and mental capacity to be able to do something

"I do not feel up to going out."

"After being sick for a week she finally felt up to going back to her regular exercise routine."

having little or no financial resources

"I am broke."

"After paying his rent and bills he was completely broke and he had to borrow money from his parents to buy groceries."

to spend time in a place, often without a specific purpose or activity

"Do not hang around the station alone."

"The teenagers tend to hang around the shopping mall on weekends because there is nothing else to do."

to have a strong interest or attraction toward a particular person or thing

"He is really into playing guitar."

"My younger brother is really into video games and spends most of his free time playing them."

used to mean that one benefits from having someone or something present or available to one

"You could do with some rest."

"After working twelve hours straight, you could do with a nice hot meal and a good night's sleep."

to be involved in a particular activity or to be planning something, often with a sense of secrecy or suspicion

"I think the kids are up to something."

"The children are being very quiet which usually means they are up to something mischievous in their room."

to picture or imagine something in one's mind

"I fancy a holiday."

"She could fancy a quiet evening at home with a good book and a warm cup of tea."

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

"Throw the rubbish in the bin outside."

"Throw the rubbish in the bin outside and make sure the lid is closed so animals cannot get in."

mentally or emotionally disturbed or unhealthy

"He felt sick."

"The constant criticism left her feeling mentally sick and emotionally drained."

at or to a certain distance away in physical space

"Move off the road."

"Please step off the busy road and wait on the sidewalk until the traffic has completely cleared."