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Gossip Girl — Season 1 Episode 13

Words & meanings

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CEFR level

taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

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taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

Be careful

a liquid that you can drink

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a liquid that you can drink

I want a cold drink

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

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to take liquid into the mouth and swallow

I drink water every day

a large area of water such as a river, lake, or ocean

I want a cold drink

a way of doing something

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a way of doing something

The bus is a means of transport

to have a particular meaning

This sign means stop

to show or make clear what something is

He means to help you with the project

the money or resources someone has

He lives beyond his means

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 not raining today

to plan or want to do something

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to plan or want to do something

I meant to call you earlier

the typical or middle value in a set of numbers

This is a means of communication

to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean to say that we are late

to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

very good or skillful

She plays a mean tennis match

to show or make clear what something is

A red light means stop

a way of doing something

They used a simple mean to fix it

to express or represent an idea

The flag means our country

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

to become a part of a group or activity

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to become a part of a group or activity

I want to join the club

to connect or fasten together

Please join these two pieces of rope

to go to be with someone

Join us for lunch

to bring people together in marriage

The priest joined them in marriage

to have a physical or emotional sensation

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to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to have an opinion or attitude

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to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to comprehend or grasp meaning

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to comprehend or grasp meaning

I don't get it

to receive punishment for something you did wrong

You will get it if you do that

to finish something that needs to be done

I will get it done today

to receive or acquire something

I hope I get it soon

to answer a telephone call

Please get it when it rings

to complete a task or activity

I will get it done by tomorrow

to receive or acquire something

I need to get it from the store

to obtain the thing mentioned

Did you get it in the mail

to be punished or scolded

You will get it when dad comes home

to talk to someone in order to have a conversation

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to talk to someone in order to have a conversation

I need to speak to you

to make someone feel understood or moved

This movie really speaks to me

to talk to someone seriously about their bad behavior or mistakes

The teacher had to speak to the student

to have a conversation with someone

I need to speak to you

the ability to control your own actions or feelings

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the ability to control your own actions or feelings

He showed great restraint during the argument

a device used to limit movement

The safety restraint held him in place

something that stops you from doing something

There are no restraints on her power

a small raised area on a surface

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a small raised area on a surface

He has a bump on his head

to push someone out of a position

They bumped me from the flight

to have sexual intercourse

They bumped

to strike or knock against something

I bumped into the table

a sudden rise in amount or level

We need a salary bump

a deep, heavy bass sound in music

I can hear the bass bump

to push someone out of a position

They bumped him from the team

to increase the level of something

I was bumped from the flight

to engage in sexual intercourse

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to engage in sexual intercourse

They did the nasty last night

used to say yes or to agree strongly

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used to say yes or to agree strongly

Can you do this? Easy

not hard to do or understand

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not hard to do or understand

This math test was easy

not harsh or severe

Be easy with her

calm and not worried

She has an easy personality

almost not; by a very small amount

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almost not; by a very small amount

I could barely see the road

a serious promise or guarantee

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a serious promise or guarantee

You have my word that I will be there

used to express surprise or emphasis

My word, it is huge

something that someone says

You should trust my word

feeling nervous or concerned

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feeling nervous or concerned

I am worried about the exam

to make someone feel fear

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to make someone feel fear

Don't scare me

feeling fear

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feeling fear

It was a big scare

in a way that causes danger

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in a way that causes danger

He was driving dangerously

relating to one specific person or thing

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relating to one specific person or thing

She has a certain charm

sure to happen

Success is certain

without any doubt

I am certain that he is right

growing or spreading without control

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growing or spreading without control

Corruption is rampant in the city

a risky or bold act done to show courage

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a risky or bold act done to show courage

I accepted the dare

willing to take risks or try new things

She dared to sing on the stage

to be brave enough to do something

He didn't dare to jump

to hurt someone who trusts you

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to hurt someone who trusts you

He betrayed his best friend

to hurt someone by being dishonest

He betrayed his best friend

to show a feeling or quality without meaning to

Her smile betrayed her excitement

a plan made for a possible future problem or event

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a plan made for a possible future problem or event

We have a contingency plan for potential risks

feeling pleased or satisfied

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feeling pleased or satisfied

I am glad to see you

feeling pleasure or satisfaction

I am glad to see you

public respect or approval for someone's achievement

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public respect or approval for someone's achievement

You deserve props for your hard work

an item used in a performance

He forgot his props on the stage

including everything

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including everything

It was a total failure

in a complete way

I totally agree with you

to damage a vehicle so badly it cannot be repaired

He totaled his car

the whole amount or number

The total is fifty

to request information

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to request information

She wanted to question him about the project

to express doubt about something

I question his honesty

being talked about or considered

This is the issue in question

used to say yes or to show agreement

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used to say yes or to show agreement

Of course I will help you

used to agree with someone or to describe something that is obviously true or expected

Can you help me? Of course

used to say something is expected or obvious

Of course I will help you

to put forward an idea or plan

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to put forward an idea or plan

I propose a new plan

to ask someone to marry you

He proposed to her last night

to ask someone to marry you

He decided to propose

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

used to show that something is surprising given what was just said

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used to show that something is surprising given what was just said

Even though it was raining, we went for a walk

despite that; nevertheless

I went out even though it was raining

despite the fact that

Even though he was tired he worked

the inner part or within something

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the inner part or within something

The keys are inside the bag

the ability to enter or use something

The key lets you inside the room

in or into a place

It is very hot inside

known only to a few people

She has inside knowledge

a device you wear on your ears to hear sound

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a device you wear on your ears to hear sound

I bought new headphones

at no time

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at no time

I never eat meat

to want to do something

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to want to do something

I feel like going for a walk

to be aware of a physical or emotional state

Sometimes I feel like a child

to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

It feels like it is going to snow

to have a desire to do something

I feel like eating pizza

perceive with eyes

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perceive with eyes

I saw a bird

to cut something using a tool with teeth

He sawed the wood

to match an opponent's bet in a game

He saw the bet

a tool with a toothed blade used for cutting

Use the saw

something used to move people or things from one place to another

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something used to move people or things from one place to another

The car is a common vehicle

having natural ability or skill

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having natural ability or skill

He is a talented musician

someone who says one thing but does another

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someone who says one thing but does another

He is such a hypocrite

to happen or appear after something else in order

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to happen or appear after something else in order

Night follows day

to do what someone tells you to do

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to do what someone tells you to do

You should follow the instructions

to move behind someone and go where they go

The dog followed me home

to watch or pay attention to someone's activities

Follow the latest news

a district or community within a town or city

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a district or community within a town or city

I live in a quiet neighborhood

used to say something positive despite a problem

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used to say something positive despite a problem

At least it is not raining

to be required or expected to do something

You could at least say sorry

not less than; at the very least

I need at least ten dollars

to a small degree

It is at least warm here

to place clothing on your body

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to place clothing on your body

I am putting on my jacket

to not forget to do something

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to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

to bring back a memory of something

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to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

to learn or be told something

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to learn or be told something

I heard that they are moving

to be aware of sound with your ears

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to be aware of sound with your ears

I hear a noise

the organ on the side of your head that you hear with

I hear with my ears

to talk or say something

Hear me clearly

to move down quickly to the ground

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to move down quickly to the ground

Be careful not to fall

the season between summer and winter

The leaves change color in the fall

to change into a particular state or condition

The room fell silent

to not succeed in doing something

The mission did not fall

a group with similar qualities

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a group with similar qualities

What kind of book do you want

to a small degree

I am kind of tired

a particular sort or variety

This is a new kind of fruit

an event that causes public shame or damage to a reputation

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an event that causes public shame or damage to a reputation

The politician was involved in a huge scandal

extremely good

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extremely good

This cake is excellent

to depend on someone for help or support

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to depend on someone for help or support

I had no one to lean on

to try to make someone do something by using threats or influence

They are leaning on him to sign the contract

to depend on someone for help or support

You can lean on your family during hard times

used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

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used to ask if the listener understands or agrees

It's hot, huh?

a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

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a sound expressing confusion or asking for repetition

Huh? Who is that?

to say or do something rude to someone

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to say or do something rude to someone

Don't insult me

a comment that is offensive to someone

That comment was a terrible insult

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

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to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

She likes to walk in the park

to go with someone to a place

I will walk you to the station

to describe a process step by step

Let me walk you through the process

a paved or unpaved path for people to walk on

The park has a nice walk for visitors

to set on fire

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to set on fire

She lit the candle

written works like novels and poems

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written works like novels and poems

I am taking a class on American lit

very good or fun, often used in casual speech

He got lit at the party

made bright with light

The room was lit by lamps

to go away from a place in a hurry

He lit out of there

to set on fire

He lit the campfire last night

a person with exceptional intelligence or talent

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a person with exceptional intelligence or talent

Albert Einstein was a true genius

great mental ability or talent

Her musical genius is obvious

at an earlier time

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at an earlier time

I met her previously

at an earlier time

She previously worked here

without doubt

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without doubt

He will surely win

having or showing quick intelligence

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having or showing quick intelligence

He is a smart student

to cause a sharp, stinging pain

My eyes began to smart

well-dressed or neat in appearance

He looks very smart in his suit

showing good judgment

It was a smart choice

skill or knowledge gained from doing something

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skill or knowledge gained from doing something

She has a lot of experience

something that you do or go through

It was a great experience

to have a feeling or sensation

I experienced great joy

an expression of appreciation

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an expression of appreciation

Many thanks for the help

to tell someone you are grateful

I want to thank you

to finish a task, use something up, or endure a difficult period

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to finish a task, use something up, or endure a difficult period

I need to get through my homework

to succeed in reaching someone by telephone or communication

I could not get through to him

to successfully go from one side to the other

The car could not get through the narrow street

to make someone feel very happy or excited

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to make someone feel very happy or excited

The news thrilled her

a strong feeling of happiness or excitement

I love the thrill of speed

a series of connected vehicles that run on tracks

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a series of connected vehicles that run on tracks

The train is very crowded today

to help someone learn a skill

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to help someone learn a skill

They train dogs to help people

to point a weapon at a target

He trained the rifle at the target

the long back part of a formal dress that trails on the ground

The bride wore a dress with a long train

to practice physical skills to improve fitness or ability

Athletes train every day

to practice physical skills to improve fitness or ability

They train dogs to help people

to a small degree

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to a small degree

The movie was somewhat boring

to a small degree; slightly

I am somewhat tired

a little bit

It is somewhat cold outside

to have and continue to have something

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to have and continue to have something

She kept the book

to do something repeatedly or continuously

He kept waiting for the bus

to have something in a place or position

I kept the keys in my pocket

to stop doing something

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to stop doing something

I want to give up smoking

to stop trying or to surrender

Don't give up now

to force someone to leave a job or place

The company had to give up some staff

easily broken or damaged; fine

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easily broken or damaged; fine

The glass vase is very delicate

done with great care to avoid causing harm or offense

This is a delicate situation

requiring careful handling to avoid problems

Please handle this delicate vase with care

to come back to a place

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to come back to a place

I will be back soon

as much as needed

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as much as needed

This is enough for me

as much as is needed

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as much as is needed

Do you have enough water

in a short time

I have enough money

that is enough; no more

That is enough

to treat someone rudely

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to treat someone rudely

Do not disrespect your teachers

to show a lack of respect

Showing disrespect to teachers is wrong

clothing that has been passed from one person to another

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clothing that has been passed from one person to another

I grew up wearing hand me downs

used clothing passed from one person to another

She wore her sister's hand me downs

worry or mental tension caused by difficult situations

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worry or mental tension caused by difficult situations

High stress affects your health

to give special importance to something

I want to stress this point

the force that pushes on something

The bridge cannot take too much stress

to make someone feel worried or anxious

This project stresses me

to have sexual intercourse with someone

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to have sexual intercourse with someone

He slept with her

to sleep in the same bed as another person

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to sleep in the same bed as another person

She sleeps with her brother

to have sexual intercourse with someone

They slept with each other

to sleep in the same bed as someone

I slept with my baby

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

practical knowledge or ability

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practical knowledge or ability

He has the know-how to fix the car

a situation where an accident or disaster almost happens

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a situation where an accident or disaster almost happens

That was a close call

a statement that you will definitely do something

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a statement that you will definitely do something

I will keep my promise

the quality of showing that you will be successful in the future

The young student shows great promise

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

He gave his promise to let them go

to tell someone something will happen

I promise to call you later

the point when something stops

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the point when something stops

It is game over for him

an upper room or space under a roof

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an upper room or space under a roof

We store old boxes in the loft

not touched or changed

In scene

not touched or changed

The snow remained untouched

not changed or damaged by people

This forest is completely untouched

a person who pays for a service

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a person who pays for a service

The lawyer met with his client

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