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Arrow — Season 7 Episode 17

Words & meanings

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a way to find the age of old things

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a way to find the age of old things

Carbon dating is used for fossils

to go out with someone romantically

He is dating a new girl

the activity of going out with someone to see if you like them romantically

They started dating last month

to refuse to accept or comply

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to refuse to accept or comply

They resisted the new rules

to do something with others

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to do something with others

We need to work together

to be in charge of something

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to be in charge of something

She directs the movie

to point or turn something in a particular direction

He directed the light at the wall

saying exactly what you mean without trying to be polite

She is very direct with her feedback

without anything in between

This is a direct flight

existing as a fact

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existing as a fact

This is a real diamond

not fancy or complex

He prefers a real and simple lifestyle

a person who believes in a system where the community owns the means of production

He is a real who believes in common ownership

used to emphasize that something is true

He is real quiet

a word or phrase that someone is called

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a word or phrase that someone is called

My name is Alex

to give a name to someone or something

They named the baby Leo

the opinion that people have about someone or something

He has a good name in the city

a chemical that affects the body

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a chemical that affects the body

This drug helps you sleep

a person you know and like very much

He is a good drug

to give someone a substance that affects their body

They drug the patient

the act of coming into a place

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the act of coming into a place

He made a quick entrance

to fill someone with wonder or delight

They entrance the audience

a way into a building or room

The entrance is over there

the act of going into a place

They made a grand entrance

a device that explodes

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a device that explodes

The bomb exploded

very good or impressive

The party was bomb

to perform very poorly on a test or task

This new song is the bomb

something that causes a sudden shock or surprise

She dropped a bomb

content

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content

The students walked in group

to risk something valuable on an outcome

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to risk something valuable on an outcome

He decided to stake his savings on the business

something you risk in a gamble or situation

The stakes are high

a decorative knot made by tying a ribbon or string

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a decorative knot made by tying a ribbon or string

She wore a red bow

to lower your head or body as a sign of respect

He bowed to the king

the front part of a ship or boat

The sailors stood at the bow

a tool used to shoot arrows

He uses a bow and arrow

providing help or benefit

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providing help or benefit

He is a very helpful person

words used when leaving someone

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words used when leaving someone

Good bye, see you tomorrow

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Please say good bye to your friend

to no longer have something

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to no longer have something

I lost my ring

to not win a fight, game, or contest

The team lost the match

to not know where someone or something is

I lost my keys

to not understand what someone is saying

You are losing me

to not know where you are

I always lose my keys

to be beaten in a game or competition

We did not want to lose the game

to stop living

She lost her father last year

to not win a game or contest

They will lose the match

to no longer have something

I do not want to lose this chance

to not be able to understand something

I lost you when you talked about science

to be unable to find something

Did you lose your wallet

to stop having something you had before

He lost his job yesterday

to stop having something

I lost my focus

to no longer have something

I often lose my keys

without help from others

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without help from others

You can do it on your own

without any other people or without help from anyone else

You have to do this task on your own

to not continue an action

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to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

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a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

a place where a bus or train stops

Where is the bus stop

to go to a place for a short time

I will stop by your house later

the act of taking part in something

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the act of taking part in something

Her involvement in the project was crucial

a statement that something is true without proof

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a statement that something is true without proof

He denied the allegation

to give someone the power to do a job or task

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to give someone the power to do a job or task

She was deputized to finish the task

to act as a substitute for someone with official authority

He was asked to deputize for the sheriff

to do the job of someone else temporarily

I will deputize for the manager today

to give someone the power to act as a deputy

The sheriff decided to deputize the local volunteer

two people or things together

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two people or things together

They are a famous comedy duo

to be on fire or to cause something to be on fire

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to be on fire or to cause something to be on fire

The wood burns quickly

an injury caused by fire, heat, or chemicals

This soap burns my eyes

a clever or harsh remark that hurts someone's feelings

His comment burned him

to use up money quickly

He burned all his cash in one week

to function or work

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to function or work

This car runs on electricity

to base a political campaign on a particular issue or set of beliefs

She decided to run on a platform of environmental protection

to keep going or happening for a period of time

The meeting ran on until midnight

a sudden high demand for something

The store had a run on bread yesterday

a sudden large demand for a product

There was a run on the store for bread

to work by using a particular power source

This machine runs on electricity

arriving at the planned moment

The train runs on time today

a secret plan by a group of people

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a secret plan by a group of people

The police uncovered a conspiracy

a secret plan by a group to do something harmful

They were accused of conspiracy

to go again to a place or topic

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to go again to a place or topic

I want to go back to my home

to move back to a place

I will go back to my house

an informal word for a crazy or dangerous person

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an informal word for a crazy or dangerous person

He acted like a total psycho

having a mental illness or being very strange and dangerous

He is acting like a total psycho

a person with a severe mental disorder

She is a psycho who needs help

a famous 1960 horror film directed by Alfred Hitchcock

I watched the movie Psycho yesterday

to make someone good again

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to make someone good again

He wanted to redeem himself

to give something in return for something else

You can redeem points for a gift

an informal way to say yes

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an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

to make something more noticeable

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to make something more noticeable

I want to highlight this point

the most enjoyable or important part of something

The goal was the highlight of the match

a hair coloring technique where strands of hair are lightened

She decided to get some highlights

to make something stand out with color or light

Highlight the key words in the text

a person who fights in professional boxing matches

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a person who fights in professional boxing matches

The prizefighter trained for the fight

to give aid or support to someone

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to give aid or support to someone

Can you help me?

a person who helps others

She is a great help

to use less of something

This habit helps to use less water

to stop yourself from doing something

I couldn't help laughing

to start to be seen or happen

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to start to be seen or happen

A smile came on his face

to urge someone to do something

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to urge someone to do something

Come on, you can do it

to move toward or nearer to something

He came on toward the house

to take part in an event or activity

Do you want to come on the trip with us

an act of inviting someone to do something

She gave him a come-on to start a conversation

used to tell someone to hurry or try harder

Come on we are going to be late

to ask someone to hurry or try

Come on we will be late

to give the impression of being something

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to give the impression of being something

That sounds like a good idea

to seem similar to something

That sounds like a great plan

to have a similar sound to something

The wind sounds like a whistle

to have a voice that is similar to someone else's

You sound like your mother

very smart or creative

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very smart or creative

He came up with an ingenious solution

to end someone's life as a punishment

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to end someone's life as a punishment

The prisoner was executed

to perform or carry out an action or plan

They executed the plan well

to be in a particular position or state

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to be in a particular position or state

How do things stand now

to be on your feet with your body upright

She stood straight to show respect

a structure used to hold or display something

The camera is on a stand

to be able to accept something unpleasant

I can stand the noise

a person who buys goods or services

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a person who buys goods or services

The customer is always right

a person who buys goods or services

The customer is always right

a fight against authority

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a fight against authority

The mutiny was quickly suppressed

to refuse to obey the people in charge, especially on a ship

The crew planned to mutiny against the captain

having life

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having life

The fish is still live

to have your home in a place

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to have your home in a place

We live in a big house

the way a person or thing exists

Fish live in water

happening at the same time as it is shown

The match is on live TV

to go through something

I want to live new adventures

to have your home in a place

I live in Istanbul

an electronic machine for processing data

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an electronic machine for processing data

I use my computer every day

a machine that processes data and runs programs

This computer runs many programs

an electronic device for processing data

I use a computer for work

a set of questions or tasks to measure knowledge or ability

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a set of questions or tasks to measure knowledge or ability

I have a math test tomorrow

to try something to check its quality

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to try something to check its quality

I want to test the new car

a procedure done to test a hypothesis

The scientist ran a test

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

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used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean, it is a bit expensive

to think about something carefully

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to think about something carefully

I will consider your offer

to think of as being something

I consider him a friend

to think about a particular fact when making a decision

You should consider the cost before buying it

to leave someone or something suddenly

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to leave someone or something suddenly

He walked out on his family

to leave someone suddenly or without warning

He decided to walk out on his family.

easy to see or understand

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easy to see or understand

The answer is obvious

not easy

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not easy

This exam is hard

containing alcohol

This is a hard drink

not soft or yielding

The bed is too hard

with a lot of effort or energy

He works hard every day

happening at the same moment

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happening at the same moment

The two events happened simultaneously

to think carefully about information

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to think carefully about information

I need some time to process the information

to deal with something systematically

The computer processes the data

a series of steps to achieve a result

It is a long process

to examine or research something

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to examine or research something

I will look into this problem

to direct your gaze into something

She looked into the box

to make someone do something by using threats or pressure

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to make someone do something by using threats or pressure

He coerced her into signing the document

a person traveling on a vehicle

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a person traveling on a vehicle

The passenger is waiting

a planned action to gain an advantage

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a planned action to gain an advantage

The opening gambit worked perfectly

causing a feeling of fear or unease

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causing a feeling of fear or unease

This old house is creepy

causing fear or unease

He is a creepy man

causing a feeling of slight fear or discomfort

That old house looks really creepy

unusual or odd

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unusual or odd

This is a weird smell

to make someone feel strange or uncomfortable

He weirded me out

to make someone feel strange or uneasy

His comment really weirded me out

not normal or ordinary

He had a weird dream last night

full of danger or risk

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full of danger or risk

It is a risky decision

to get money or reward for work

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to get money or reward for work

He earns a good salary

to get money by working

I need to earn money

to get money for work done

She earns a salary

to get money for work done

He earns payment for his work

a sharp point on a plant

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a sharp point on a plant

The rose has a sharp thorn

to split into parts

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to split into parts

Divide the cake into four pieces

a line or area that separates two things

There is a clear divide between the two countries

to separate into parts

Divide the cake into equal pieces

to go away from a place

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to go away from a place

I think it's time to head out

to leave a place

We should head out soon

to feel interested in or worried about someone or something

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to feel interested in or worried about someone or something

I care about my grades

to like or think highly of someone

I care about my friends

to make something ready

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to make something ready

I need to prep the food

the act of getting ready for something

We need some prep for the party

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

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to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to swim every day

familiar with something because you have experienced it

I am used to the cold weather

to make something or someone better

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to make something or someone better

He wants to better his English

of a higher quality or more suitable

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of a higher quality or more suitable

This is a better plan

to a greater extent

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to a greater extent

I understand it better now

used to say that something is the right or sensible thing to do

You had better leave now

in a very pleasing or attractive manner

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in a very pleasing or attractive manner

She sang beautifully

taken without permission

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taken without permission

My bike was stolen

items that have been taken illegally

The police found the stolen items

taken without permission

The police found the stolen car

the time when something happens

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the time when something happens

The timing of the rain was terrible

the choice of when something happens

Success depends on timing

used to express surprise or to emphasize a question

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used to express surprise or to emphasize a question

What the hell are you doing

used to express surprise, frustration, or indifference

What the hell is that

used to express surprise or anger

What the hell you broke it

to check that something is true or correct

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to check that something is true or correct

Make sure the door is locked

having no doubt; confident

Make sure of the facts

to do something to be certain that a situation is as you want it to be

Make sure the door is locked

to make certain that something happens

Make sure you arrive on time

to break down or decompose

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to break down or decompose

The fruit began to rot

a very unpleasant person

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a very unpleasant person

Stop being such a bastard

a person who works very hard

He is a hard working bastard

a child born to parents who are not married to each other

The child was born a bastard

a very rude or offensive word for a person you dislike

He acted like a complete bastard

happening until now or even now

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happening until now or even now

I am still waiting

not moving

Stand still

despite what was said

It was raining, but he still went out

if not; or in another situation

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if not; or in another situation

Study hard, or else you will fail

a phrase used to threaten a bad result if you do not do what is said

Do your homework or else

not dangerous or risky

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not dangerous or risky

You are safe here

to be very sure about something

It is a safe bet

able to be trusted to do a job well

She is a safe choice for the job

a locked metal box used to store valuable items

The documents are in the safe

each day

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each day

I exercise every day

a feeling of physical or emotional pain

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a feeling of physical or emotional pain

He felt deeply hurt

to cause physical or emotional damage to someone or something

Don't hurt your brother

to make someone feel physical pain

Don't hurt your knee

feeling sad or offended

She felt hurt by his words

as a replacement for something

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as a replacement for something

I drank tea instead of coffee

used to say that one thing is chosen or happens rather than another

I drank water instead of coffee

in place of

You should study instead of sleeping

to take the place of something

I used butter instead of oil

in place of something else

I drank tea instead of coffee

a period of 60 seconds

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a period of 60 seconds

It takes ten minutes

a unit of angular measurement equal to 1/60 of a degree

One degree contains sixty minutes

at the moment when

Call me the minute you arrive

the official written record of what was said at a meeting

They read the minutes of the meeting

a period of sixty seconds

I will be back in a minute

extremely tiny in size

The scientist studied the minute particles

to make a big effort to do something

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to make a big effort to do something

He struggled against the illness

a fight between people or groups for power or control

The workers began a struggle for their rights

a problem or difficult situation

Learning to read was a struggle for him

more large in size

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more large in size

I need a bigger box

of great size

This house is bigger than mine

to a greater extent

The issue is much bigger than we expected

happening after a particular time

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happening after a particular time

We will eat later

happening or done after the expected or usual time

She arrived later than me

no longer living

The late king died long ago

happening or done not long ago

That is a later development

at a time in the future or after a particular event

I will do it later

at a time that comes after the present

See you later

at a time in the future

I will be back later

happening after the expected time

The later train arrived at midnight

old

This is a later work of the artist

not on time

He is later than usual

not on time

She is later than we expected

at a time after now

I will see you later

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