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House of Cards — Season 4 Episode 2

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CEFR level

a unit for measuring gemstones

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a unit for measuring gemstones

This diamond is two carats

a unit for measuring gemstones

The diamond is one carat

to be the best or first in a competition

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to be the best or first in a competition

She wants to win the race

to get something as a result of an action

She worked hard to win his respect

to risk money on a game or race

I will win on that horse

to get someone's love or affection

He tried to win her heart

to get a prize or victory

Did you win the big prize

to get a prize or victory

They will win the tournament

to get a prize or victory

She hopes to win the game

to get someone's love or affection

He hoped to win her heart

a very big win

The election was a big win for the party

a victory or award in a competition

That was an easy win for them

the usual or normal choice

This is the win choice

to get a victory or prize

You must win in life

to look good on someone

That jacket wins on you

content

They fight to win

to get first place or defeat others

Our team will win today

to get a prize or victory

I want to win the game

to stop being seen or found

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to stop being seen or found

The sun disappeared behind the clouds

used by two or more people together

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used by two or more people together

They have a joint bank account

a place where two parts are joined together

He injured his knee joint while running

a cigarette filled with marijuana

He smoked a joint

an informal word for a restaurant or place

This burger joint is great

to do a job or perform a duty

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to do a job or perform a duty

He served in the army for ten years

to be a deserved consequence for someone's actions

It served him right

to give food or drink to someone

They served dinner at eight

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

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the act of sharing information with others

We use phones for communication

to lift an object or go somewhere to get a person or thing

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to lift an object or go somewhere to get a person or thing

I will pick up my friend from the airport

to get better or become more active

The economy is starting to pick up

to see or become aware of something

I picked up a strange smell in the room

to start again after stopping

We will pick up the lesson tomorrow

the act of going to get something

The package pick-up is at the front desk

the act of starting a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

He is very good at the pick-up

to answer a telephone call

Please pick up the phone

to answer the phone when it rings

Please pick up the phone

to go and get someone or something

I will pick up my sister from school

to get knowledge or a skill

She picked up Spanish quickly

to take something in your hand or lift it

Please pick up the pen from the floor

an area behind a house, usually with grass

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an area behind a house, usually with grass

The kids are playing in the backyard

to look for something in a casual way

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to look for something in a casual way

I will poke around the attic

to look around a place to find out information

He was poking around in my office

to strongly dislike

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to strongly dislike

I hate cold weather

to feel strong dislike for someone

I hate spiders

to speak words

He confessed the truth

a very strong feeling of not liking something or someone

They have so much hate in their hearts

to make sounds with your voice because you think something is funny

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to make sounds with your voice because you think something is funny

He is laughing at the joke

to make sounds showing you think something is funny

He is laughing at the joke

to make sounds with your voice when something is funny

She is laughing softly

to laugh with short quiet sounds

She is laughing at the joke

to say you will not do or accept something

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to say you will not do or accept something

He refused the offer

to say that you will not do something

He refused to help me

to say that you will not do or accept something

He refused the offer

waste material that is thrown away

Please take out the refuse

to have knowledge of something

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to have knowledge of something

He knew the truth

understand | to have knowledge of something

I knew the answer

a piece of clothing covering the lower body

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a piece of clothing covering the lower body

I am wearing black pants

of very poor quality

This movie was pants

to pull someone's pants down as a prank

He decided to pants his friend to embarrass him

a piece of clothing that covers the legs

I bought new blue pants

the act of getting something by force or threats

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the act of getting something by force or threats

He was arrested for extortion

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

having the skill or opportunity to do something

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having the skill or opportunity to do something

She is able to speak English

a favorable time or situation

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a favorable time or situation

This is a great opportunity

good situations that make it possible to do something

This job is a great opportunity

to cut something into pieces

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to cut something into pieces

Chop the onions

a thick slice of meat with a bone attached

I ate a lamb chop for dinner

small, uneven waves on the surface of a body of water

The boat struggled in the rough chop

a skill or ability in a particular area

He has great guitar chops

a formal choice made by people in an election or decision

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a formal choice made by people in an election or decision

He cast his vote for the candidate

to make a choice in an election or meeting

I will vote tomorrow

to not go to bed while expecting someone

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to not go to bed while expecting someone

Don't wait up for me tonight

to stop and wait for someone to catch up

Wait up for me

to slow down or stop so others can catch up

Please wait up for me

to stop and wait for someone to catch up

She stopped to wait up for her friend

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 feeling of nervousness or excitement

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a feeling of nervousness or excitement

The tension in the room was high

a feeling of nervousness or pressure

There is a lot of tension in the room

the state of being stretched or pulled tight

The tension in the rope is high

not expensive

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not expensive

The car is affordable

to feel concern for someone's safety or well-being

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to feel concern for someone's safety or well-being

I fear for his safety

to feel concern for someone's well-being

I fear for her safety

the main subject or idea in a work

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the main subject or idea in a work

The theme of the movie is love

a series of musical notes or a piece of music

The movie has a catchy musical theme

the main topic of a discussion or event

The theme of the conference is climate change

the main subject or idea in a work

The theme of the book is love

a reason or purpose

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a reason or purpose

I did it for her sake

a reason or purpose

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a reason or purpose

I did it for the sake of peace

a Japanese alcoholic beverage made from rice

I ordered a glass of sake

an early election to choose a candidate for a later election

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an early election to choose a candidate for a later election

They held a primary to choose the party candidate

an early election where voters choose a candidate for the main election

The party held a primary to choose a candidate

a school for young children, usually aged 5 to 11

She started primary school last year

most important or first

The primary goal is safety

a nation in North America

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a nation in North America

The United States is a large country

to give someone important information

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to give someone important information

The boss briefed the team

a short written report or summary

I read the brief before the meeting

lasting a short time

It was a brief meeting

a type of tight-fitting men's underwear

He bought a new pair of briefs

to go near someone or something

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to go near someone or something

He walked over to me

to move across something on foot

I walked over the bridge

happening or existing now

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happening or existing now

What is your current address

a flow of electric charge

The current flows through the wire

water moving in a direction

The current is very strong here

to make something larger or greater

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to make something larger or greater

We need to increase sales

becoming larger or greater

The number of students continues to increase

feeling strong displeasure or irritation

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feeling strong displeasure or irritation

The customer was angry about the delay

feeling strong annoyance or displeasure

He is angry with me

feeling strong annoyance or displeasure

She is feeling angry after the argument

to permit or allow someone to do something

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to permit or allow someone to do something

Please let me go

to tell someone something

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to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

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taking care to avoid danger or mistakes

Be careful

coming after the eighth

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coming after the eighth

He finished in ninth place

to spend time doing nothing useful

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to spend time doing nothing useful

He spends his time sitting around

to sit in a relaxed way with no particular activity

We sat around after lunch

to do nothing for a period of time

We sat around for an hour

to do nothing or be inactive

We just sat around all day

to sit and do nothing useful

They sit around all day

having a positive or desirable quality

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having a positive or desirable quality

This is a good book

something that helps or is useful

These are luxury goods

used to emphasize the degree of another adjective

It took a good ten minutes

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

to give permission for something

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to give permission for something

They allowed us to go home

to let someone do something

Please allow me to explain

refusing to change your opinion

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refusing to change your opinion

He was adamant about his decision

to make someone do something

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to make someone do something

They forced him to leave

a group of people organized for a purpose

He joined the police force

to use physical strength to move something

He forced the door open

physical power or strength

He pushed the door with force

to use time doing something

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to use time doing something

I spend my weekends reading

to give money for something

I spend money on food

to use time, money, or effort for a purpose

I spent all my money

to give money in exchange for something

I spend money on food

to use time doing something

We spend time together

a thick liquid fuel found underground

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a thick liquid fuel found underground

The price of oil is rising

a thick, smooth liquid used for cooking or fuel

I used some oil for cooking

to put oil on something to make it move smoothly

He needs to oil the door hinge

feeling anxious from being in one place too long

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feeling anxious from being in one place too long

I have been stuck inside all week and I am going stir crazy

used to express acceptance or agreement

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used to express acceptance or agreement

Okay, I agree

in a good or acceptable state

I am okay

used to start a sentence or get attention

Okay, let's go

to cause something to go somewhere

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to cause something to go somewhere

I will send him to school

to send information to someone

I will send an email to him

moving ahead in a direction

Please send the letter to my house

to plan or have a purpose to do something

I send to do this

something said or written

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something said or written

She made a polite remark

a person who works in business

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a person who works in business

The businessmen met to discuss the project

to pay attention to someone's safety or needs

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to pay attention to someone's safety or needs

She is looking out for her friend

to take care of someone or keep them safe

I am looking out for my little brother

to form an idea about something without being sure

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to form an idea about something without being sure

Can you guess my age

an idea you think is true without being sure

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an idea you think is true without being sure

My guess was wrong

an attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

I made a guess about the answer

a book of checks for withdrawing money

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a book of checks for withdrawing money

I lost my checkbook

to laugh in a quiet, soft way

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to laugh in a quiet, soft way

He chuckles at the joke

to laugh quietly

He chuckles at the joke

a movement or action

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a movement or action

It was a kind gesture

a movement of the body to express something

She made a small gesture

to move upward using hands and feet

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to move upward using hands and feet

He climbed the mountain

to move downward using hands and feet

He climbed down the ladder

to move to the top of something

He likes to climb trees

tardy

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tardy

I am late for work

happening or done not long ago

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happening or done not long ago

These are late reports

no longer living

His late father was a doctor

not on time

I am late for work

to have a physical or emotional sensation

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to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to experience a state or emotion

I feel happy today

all the money, property, and possessions a person owns

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all the money, property, and possessions a person owns

He left his entire estate to his sister

a large piece of land with a house on it

He lives on a large estate

a particular social or legal position

He holds a high estate in society

a person you work with

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a person you work with

He is my colleague

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 unkind things about someone

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to say unkind things about someone

Stop bad mouthing your boss

the part of the day between afternoon and night

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the part of the day between afternoon and night

The evening is cool

at a short distance away

I like the cool evening air

the part of the day between afternoon and night

I read a book in the evening

the part of the day between afternoon and night

The evening is a peaceful time

to strike someone or something repeatedly

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to strike someone or something repeatedly

Beat the eggs before cooking

a person's regular job or route

The officer walked his beat every evening

to get to a place earlier than someone else

I will try to beat you to the station

to be more desirable or preferable than something else

Nothing beats a cold drink on a hot day

to win against someone or something

They beat the champion

very tired

I am completely beat after work

to go away from a place

Let us beat it before it starts raining

a regular repeated sound or movement

I like the beat of this song

feeling very tired or exhausted

I am beat after working all day

to take something from inside to outside

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to take something from inside to outside

Please bring out the chairs

to make something more noticeable

This dress brings out her beauty

to make something available to the public

They will bring out a new movie

to make something become noticeable

The sun brings out the colors of the flowers

to cause the death of someone or something

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to cause the death of someone or something

The knight slew the dragon

to make someone laugh very hard

His jokes slay me

to do something very well and get a great reaction

You slayed that performance

people who have been killed, especially in a battle or fight

The hero slayed the monster

a planned series of actions for a specific purpose

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a planned series of actions for a specific purpose

The company launched a new ad campaign

an organized series of actions to achieve a goal

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an organized series of actions to achieve a goal

The politician started his campaign

an organized series of adventures in a role-playing game

We started a new campaign in our game

a planned set of activities to achieve a goal

The company started a new advertising campaign

not having paid work

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not having paid work

He has been out of a job for months

to wish for something

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to wish for something

I wanna go home

desire | to wish for something

I wanna drink

a cause or explanation for something

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a cause or explanation for something

Give me one good reason

the ability to think and make sensible decisions

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the ability to think and make sensible decisions

Humans have the power of reason

to form an idea using logic

We must reason logically

used to make a polite request

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used to make a polite request

Please help me

to do what you want to do

You can do as you please

to make someone feel happy

I want to please my parents

to go inside or become part of something

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to go inside or become part of something

She went into the room

to be silent and unhappy because you are angry

He will go into a sulk if you say that

to talk about something in detail

I do not want to go into the details

to move toward or be present at a destination or event

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to move toward or be present at a destination or event

We go to school every morning

to be directed to a particular place or person

The letter goes to the manager

a person or thing you use most often

This is my go-to place for coffee

used to express what you plan to do

I am going to study

a person or thing that someone uses or chooses most often

Pizza is my go-to meal on Fridays

to be a student at a school or place

She goes to university in London

to be received by

This award will go to the best student

to move in the direction of a place

The road goes to the city center

to move toward a place

I go to school every day

to move toward a place

I will go to the library today

a person who works in an office and handles paperwork

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a person who works in an office and handles paperwork

She is a secretary

a person who holds a high administrative position in an organization or government

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a person who holds a high administrative position in an organization or government

The secretary leads the department

a person who does office work for someone else

The secretary managed the boss's calendar

a person who does office work

A secretary helps with general office duties

to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

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to rest your body on your bottom with your weight supported by a chair or the ground

Please sit on this chair

to be in a seated position or stay in a location

Please sit on that chair

to let someone sit down

I will seat the guests

to sit in a position for an artist or photographer to draw or paint you

I sat for a portrait

to be in a seated position

Please sit in that chair

from outside a group or place

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from outside a group or place

He is an outside consultant

in or to a place that is not inside a building

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in or to a place that is not inside a building

The kids are playing outside

not including (someone or something)

Outside of this small issue the project is complete

the outer surface or part of something

The outside of the box is blue

a person who belongs to a group

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a person who belongs to a group

He is a member of the club

to bring something back to your mind

I try to recall the answer

to take part in a fight or war

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to take part in a fight or war

Soldiers fight to protect their country

a physical or verbal struggle between people

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a physical or verbal struggle between people

They had a big fight yesterday

to try hard to stop or prevent something

We must fight the disease

the quality of being strong and determined

She showed great fight today

to give money for a project or purchase

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to give money for a project or purchase

The bank financed the project

a private or personal concern

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a private or personal concern

This is a private affair

an important or interesting event or situation

The whole affair was a disaster

a secret romantic relationship between two people

They had an affair

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