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House of Cards — Season 3 Episode 3

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CEFR level

working by itself without human help

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working by itself without human help

The door is automatic

a group of people chosen to do a task

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a group of people chosen to do a task

The committee met yesterday

a feeling of great pleasure or a magical quality

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a feeling of great pleasure or a magical quality

The fairy tale was full of enchantment

a magic spell or the state of being under a magic spell

The witch cast an enchantment on the frog

to go around or avoid something

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to go around or avoid something

They built a road to bypass the town

a road that goes around a town or city

We took the bypass to avoid city traffic

a medical operation to improve blood flow in the body

He had a heart bypass surgery

to be required to do something

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to be required to do something

I have got to study for the exam

to have to do something

I have got to go now

to be obliged to do something

I have got to follow the rules

to press something into a smaller space

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to press something into a smaller space

The machine will compress the trash

a person applying for a position or degree

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a person applying for a position or degree

She is a strong candidate for the job

someone who is applying for a job or running in an election

He is the best candidate for the job

a person who is competing in an election

The candidate gave a great speech

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 rest with your eyes closed

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to rest with your eyes closed

I need to sleep

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 get something by paying money

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to get something by paying money

I bought a new car

the act of choosing someone by voting

He is running for re-election

an organized series of actions to achieve a goal

The candidate started his re-election campaign

an election where an incumbent tries to keep their position

The president is running for re-election

a piece of work given to someone

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a piece of work given to someone

I finished my assignment

to make small changes to a document or law

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to make small changes to a document or law

They decided to amend the contract

a group of things that share similar features

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a group of things that share similar features

My class is very friendly

of the best quality or highest standard

She has a lot of class

a meeting where you learn something

I have an English class today

rude or impolite behavior

That comment showed no class

a group of students in the same year at school

I like my class

a process of talking to reach an agreement

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a process of talking to reach an agreement

The negotiation took several hours

to bring to an end

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to bring to an end

I need to finish my homework

to bring something to an end

I need to finish my homework

the end of an event or activity

She is near the finish of her project

the final appearance of a surface

The wood has a glossy finish

the outer layer of a body

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the outer layer of a body

She has soft skin

to take the outer layer off something

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to take the outer layer off something

He skinned the rabbit

to punish someone very harshly

They will skin him for this

the act of moving people or things from one place to another

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the act of moving people or things from one place to another

We need to arrange some transpo for tomorrow

to make a mutual effort to reach an agreement

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to make a mutual effort to reach an agreement

Let's meet halfway on this price

at an equal distance from two points

The station is halfway between the towns

at or to the middle point

We are halfway to the city

not fully or completely

I only understand this halfway

to bring or come together in one place

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to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

to come into contact with someone or something

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to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

to fulfill a need or requirement

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to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

a flying object that is shot at a target

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a flying object that is shot at a target

The army launched a missile

no longer in good condition

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no longer in good condition

The screen is broken

no longer in effect

The promise was broken

no longer functioning properly

The coffee machine is broken

made obedient through training

The horse is fully broken

to go back to a place or person

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to go back to a place or person

When will you come back?

to become fashionable or successful again after a period of time

Vintage clothes are coming back

to spend time learning about a subject

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to spend time learning about a subject

I study English every day

a detailed examination of a subject

They conducted a study on the new medicine

a person who learns something quickly

She is a fast study

a room used for reading, writing, or working

He is in his study

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

a period of 100 years

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a period of 100 years

The castle is five centuries old

a period of 100 years

We live in the twenty-first century

feeling or showing pleasure

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feeling or showing pleasure

I am very happy today

feeling or showing pleasure

I am happy today

to make someone or something seem less important

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to make someone or something seem less important

His success overshadowed mine

the act of sharing information or ideas

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the act of sharing information or ideas

Good communication is essential

the act of sharing information with others

We use phones for communication

a second game or competition between the same opponents

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a second game or competition between the same opponents

They requested a rematch

a group of people who make decisions for a city or organization

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a group of people who make decisions for a city or organization

The student council organized the event

a group of people who make decisions

The city council met yesterday

a group of people who manage a town or city

The city council approved the budget

despite that; nevertheless

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despite that; nevertheless

It was delicious though

despite the fact that

Though it was raining we went out

used to introduce a contrast or concession

Though he was tired he kept working

used to add a contrasting point

It is a bit expensive though

an idea or belief you have

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an idea or belief you have

He had a strange thought

the act of thinking carefully

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the act of thinking carefully

He was lost in thought

to have an opinion or think something is true

I thought you were busy

to start talking about a topic

He thought to mention the new plan

something that must be done or is required

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something that must be done or is required

It is necessary to drink water every day

needed or essential

Sleep is necessary for health

to try to achieve something

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to try to achieve something

She is shooting for a high score

to try to achieve something

You should shoot for a higher score on the test

to cut a design into a surface using a laser

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to cut a design into a surface using a laser

They laser-etched the serial number on the device

the act of judging something

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the act of judging something

The book received some criticism

the act of saying what is wrong with something

Her criticism was fair

to drink all of a liquid

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to drink all of a liquid

Drink up, it's time to go

to finish a drink

Please drink up your juice

to finish a drink quickly

You should drink up before we leave

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

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a comment that is offensive to someone

That comment was a terrible insult

to have a different opinion from someone else

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to have a different opinion from someone else

I disagree with you

to say something to get information

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to say something to get information

I need to ask a question

to ask for something or ask someone to do something

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to ask for something or ask someone to do something

I ask for a pen

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I ask to do this task

to give an opinion or state a view

You should ask your opinion clearly

to make someone feel very happy

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to make someone feel very happy

The news will delight the whole family

a feeling of great happiness

The children played with delight

a written or spoken account of something

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a written or spoken account of something

She gave a detailed report

to give information about something, usually in speech or writing

She reported the news to her boss

to go to a place as instructed

Report to the manager immediately

a written account of information or findings

I wrote a report for school

a person chosen for an award

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a person chosen for an award

He is an Oscar nominee

a room below the main floor of a building

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a room below the main floor of a building

We keep old boxes in the basement

a room below ground level in a building

The washing machine is in the basement

a room below ground level in a building

We keep old boxes in the basement

a period of time for an activity

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a period of time for an activity

The training session lasted two hours

a time when an activity is happening

The training session starts at ten

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

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to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

I want to learn English

to learn or be told something

I learned that the meeting is postponed

to get new information or skill

I am learning how to play chess

to give someone knowledge or skill

He learned me a new skill

to succeed in doing something, especially after effort

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to succeed in doing something, especially after effort

She worked hard to achieve her goals

to succeed in doing something after effort

You can achieve anything with hard work

to reach a goal or get a good result

You can achieve your goals with hard work

to ride on waves using a board

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to ride on waves using a board

He loves to surf

to look through information on the internet

I like to surf the internet at night

the white foam of waves as they hit the shore

We watched the surf hitting the rocks

a polite way to address a man

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a polite way to address a man

Yes, sir

the person or thing that causes something to happen

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the person or thing that causes something to happen

He is the person behind it

to make something full

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to make something full

Please fill the glass with water

to become extremely frightened

He was filled with dread

to write information in empty spaces

Please fill out this form

as much food as you want to eat

Eat your fill

to give someone information about something

Please fill me in on the details

to spend time doing something

She fills her days with reading

to make something full by adding things to it

Fill the bottle with water

to take the place of someone in a job or role

Fill the position

a person or group that you are competing against

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a person or group that you are competing against

We must defeat the opposition in the game

a group that disagrees with or competes against another

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a group that disagrees with or competes against another

The opposition criticized the new law

the act of disagreeing with or fighting against something

There is strong opposition to the new law

one of two equal parts of something

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one of two equal parts of something

The team played both halves well

a person you are married to or in a romantic relationship with

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a person you are married to or in a romantic relationship with

I am going out with my better half

to some extent but not completely

He was half asleep

a food made from flour and water, baked in an oven

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a food made from flour and water, baked in an oven

I bought a fresh loaf of bread

cash or currency used to buy things

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cash or currency used to buy things

I need to earn some bread to pay my bills

to cover food with breadcrumbs before cooking

Bread the fish

a food made from flour and water

I buy fresh bread

to make something stronger or more solid

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to make something stronger or more solid

They consolidated their position in the market

to join things together into one

The company will consolidate its offices

to bring together into one group

The company consolidated its departments

willing to give or share freely

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willing to give or share freely

He is a very generous man

a strong belief that something will happen

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a strong belief that something will happen

I have high expectations for this movie

to ride on waves using a board

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to ride on waves using a board

I love surfing in the summer

the sport of riding on waves using a board

I love surfing in the ocean

clear and exact details

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clear and exact details

Tell me the specifics

exact or precise details about something

We need to discuss the specifics later

clear and exact pieces of information

She asked for the specifics of the deal

a large area of trees

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a large area of trees

They live near the forest

to make someone want to know or pay attention to something

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to make someone want to know or pay attention to something

This book interests me

money paid for borrowing money

The bank charges a high interest rate

an activity that you enjoy doing in your free time

Reading is one of my interests

a financial or other involvement in something

He has an interest in the company

to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

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to stop thinking about or paying attention to something

Just forget the argument

to be unable to remember something

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to be unable to remember something

I often forget my keys

a small piece of information

I often forget where I put my keys

to bring something back to your mind

I remember this song

to fail to remember something

I always forget his name

not in the same way

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not in the same way

We think differently

to move through a place

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to move through a place

Many people come through this town every day

to achieve a desired result or fulfill a promise

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to achieve a desired result or fulfill a promise

He came through for us

to become visible, audible, or clear

The sun came through the clouds

to become available or arrive

The test results finally came through

to be successfully completed or approved

Our visa application came through yesterday

to move into a space from outside

Please come through the front door

to do what you promised to do for someone

He came through for us in the end

to do what is needed to help someone

She came through for us in the crisis

to move through a space, often used as a warning

Please come through

to move from one side of a place to the other

You must come through the tunnel to reach us

to get through a difficult experience or illness

He came through the surgery well

to treat someone cruelly or unfairly over a long period

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to treat someone cruelly or unfairly over a long period

They were persecuted for their beliefs

to open a locked door or container

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to open a locked door or container

I unlock the door

to make something new available or accessible

You can unlock new features in the game

to make sounds showing you think something is funny

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to make sounds showing you think something is funny

He laughs at the joke

something funny that makes people smile or make sounds of amusement

That joke was a good laugh

the sound made when happy or amused

I heard her laugh

showing polite respect for someone

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showing polite respect for someone

He was deferential to his boss

a way things are not the same

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a way things are not the same

What is the difference between these two?

a change or effect that something causes

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a change or effect that something causes

Your help made a big difference

a way in which things are not the same

There is a big difference between these colors

a hat with a wide brim and high crown, often worn by cowboys

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a hat with a wide brim and high crown, often worn by cowboys

He wears a brown cowboy hat

toward the front or in a forward direction

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toward the front or in a forward direction

They walked back and forth

very charming and sweet

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very charming and sweet

The puppy is adorable

the process of making or keeping things cold

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the process of making or keeping things cold

Refrigeration keeps food fresh for a long time

to stop someone from being part of a group or activity

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to stop someone from being part of a group or activity

They shut him out of the conversation

to make something stop working

Please shut the computer

to make someone stop talking

He tried to shut her

having a strong desire to succeed

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having a strong desire to succeed

He is a very ambitious student

a place where students study after high school

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a place where students study after high school

She is studying at college

steady improvement in a situation or skill

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steady improvement in a situation or skill

He made a great stride in learning English

a long step while walking or running

He took a giant stride forward

to walk with long steps

She strode across the room

to walk with long, decisive steps

He strode purposefully to the door

an action that insults or disappoints someone

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an action that insults or disappoints someone

The low offer was a slap in the face

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