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Succession — Season 4 Episode 4

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CEFR level

not dependable or consistent

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not dependable or consistent

He is very flaky

easily breaking into small thin pieces

The pastry is very flaky

a large amount or number

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a large amount or number

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

I have a lot of books

a large number or quantity of something

I have a lot of books

to see or notice someone or something

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to see or notice someone or something

I spotted him in the crowd

to pay for someone's bill or cost

I will spot you for lunch today

a particular area or point

This is a nice spot for a picnic

a strong liking for something

She has a soft spot for cats

a group of people who sing together

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a group of people who sing together

She sings in the school choir

used to indicate an approximate amount

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used to indicate an approximate amount

I will arrive around 5 PM

in the area close to a place

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in the area close to a place

Many trees are around the school

having knowledge of how to use or handle something

She knows her way around the office

to change the direction or result of something

We must turn the situation around

a vehicle for traveling on water

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a vehicle for traveling on water

The boat is on the water

a small vehicle for traveling on water

We took a boat to the island

a small vehicle for traveling on water

I have a small boat

a small vehicle for traveling on water

They use a small boat for fishing

a group of people related by blood or marriage

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a group of people related by blood or marriage

I love my family

a set of directions for making food

Please follow the family for this dish

one part of a television or radio series

I watched the first family of the show

the colorful part of a plant

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the colorful part of a plant

This flower is red

to act against someone who trusted you

Do not flower those who trust you

a part of a plant that is often colorful

I gave her a beautiful flower

the colorful part of a plant that makes seeds

I gave her a beautiful flower

to have a similar appearance to

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to have a similar appearance to

You look like your father

to appear to be the case

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to appear to be the case

It looks like it will rain

to seem or have the appearance of something

You look like your father

to have a particular appearance

You look like your brother

to have an idea or opinion

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to have an idea or opinion

I think it is a good idea

to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

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to use your mind to form thoughts or opinions

I need to think

to have a particular meaning

I think he is coming

to comprehend or grasp

I think I understand

to a great degree

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to a great degree

I am super tired

higher than something in position

The prefix super indicates a position above

very good or great

This cake is super

a person who manages a building

Call the super for the leak

to press something with great force

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to press something with great force

He crushed the empty can

the quality of a person's mind or feelings

I have a crush on him

a strong feeling of romantic attraction

I have a crush on him

to beat someone completely

Our team will crush the rival

to write or mark something with a pencil

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to write or mark something with a pencil

Please pencil your name on the list

a thin stick of wood with graphite for writing or drawing

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a thin stick of wood with graphite for writing or drawing

I have a yellow pencil

to write something in a calendar as a tentative plan

I will pencil our meeting in for Friday

a secure room for keeping valuable things

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a secure room for keeping valuable things

The gold is in the vault

a curved structure that forms the roof of a building or room

The church has a high stone vault

to jump over something using your hands or a pole

He vaulted over the fence

a room with strong walls and a door used to store valuable things

The bank kept the money in a vault

to know the meaning of something

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to know the meaning of something

I understand the lesson

to become aware of something

I understand the risks involved

to understand something that was said

I understood his instructions clearly

to know what something means

I understand you

to be about or relate to something

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to be about or relate to something

This problem concerns all of us

something that makes you feel anxious

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something that makes you feel anxious

My main concern is the weather

a large business organization

It is a large manufacturing concern

something that is your job or duty to deal with

That is none of your concern

a difficult or annoying situation or task

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a difficult or annoying situation or task

Solving this problem is a real bitch

to express dissatisfaction or annoyance

Stop bitching about the weather

a female dog

The bitch is guarding her puppies

a rude, mean, or annoying person

He called her a bitch

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 fight or argue against something

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to fight or argue against something

He loves to tilt at the establishment

an evil spirit that eats dead bodies

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an evil spirit that eats dead bodies

The ghoul wandered through the graveyard

sexual activity between people who talk to each other on the phone

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sexual activity between people who talk to each other on the phone

They had phone sex

to go away from a place

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to go away from a place

They left the house early

to let something stay in place

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to let something stay in place

Leave your coat on the chair

to give something to someone

He left his money to his son

a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work

He asked for leave to visit his family

a popular trend in clothes or behavior

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a popular trend in clothes or behavior

This style is in fashion now

to make or shape something

He fashioned a tool from a stone

to make someone stop talking

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to make someone stop talking

He tried to shut her

to make something stop working

Please shut the computer

to stop someone from being part of a group or activity

They shut him out of the conversation

the formal event of crowning a king or queen

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the formal event of crowning a king or queen

The queen attended the coronation

a tightly stretched rope used for balancing

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a tightly stretched rope used for balancing

The acrobat walked across the tightrope

to stop yourself from doing something

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to stop yourself from doing something

I cannot help but cry when I watch this movie

in or to every place

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in or to every place

I looked everywhere for my keys

a close male friend or brother

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a close male friend or brother

He is my bro

an informal word for a brother

He is my bro

an informal word for a man

What's up bro

to happen or be mentioned

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to happen or be mentioned

This topic will come up in the meeting

to happen soon or be about to happen

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to happen soon or be about to happen

A problem came up

to grow up in the same place as someone else

She came up in a small town

to move to a higher place

Come up and see my room

to move near to something or someone

A stranger came up to me

to happen or appear

A problem came up at work

to move to a higher place or position

I came up the stairs to my office

to be mentioned or discussed

Your name came up in our meeting

happening or appearing soon

The exam date is coming up soon

to be going to happen in the near future

Christmas is coming up fast

to happen or take place

Many questions came up during the event

to move to a higher position or status

She came up in the company quickly

goods that are transported by train, ship, or truck

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goods that are transported by train, ship, or truck

The ship carries heavy freight across the ocean

to feel sad about something you did

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to feel sad about something you did

I regret saying that

a feeling of sadness about something that happened or was not done

He expressed his regret for the mistake

to say that you accept or agree with something

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to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

having no doubt; confident

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having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

a thing that you can choose

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a thing that you can choose

You have two options

to make a choice from a set of possibilities

You have the option to leave early

a spoken or written account of connected events

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a spoken or written account of connected events

The movie tells a complex narrative

to find something for the first time

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to find something for the first time

They discovered a new planet

content

Scientists discovered a new planet

an informal word for father

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an informal word for father

My old man is home

an old man

The old man sat on the bench

an informal term for an older man

He is a very kind old man

an informal word for a man

The old man is sitting

to think that something is true

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to think that something is true

I believe you

not difficult or complicated

In scene

not difficult or complicated

This is a simple task

in a simple or straightforward manner

I like to keep things simple

not fancy or complex

She wore a simple dress

coming immediately before the present

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coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

the mood or feeling that a person or place gives off

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the mood or feeling that a person or place gives off

I like the vibes of this cafe

to speak about something briefly

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to speak about something briefly

He didn't mention the price

to speak about something briefly

Please mention your experience in the letter

to say something about someone or something

He mentioned the book to me

to take something back that you previously gave or allowed

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to take something back that you previously gave or allowed

I want to take back the money I lent him

to start a relationship again with someone you were with before

She decided to take him back

to make someone remember a past time

This song takes me back to my childhood

to take someone to a place they were before

I need to take back these books to the library

an act of taking back something you said or did

That offer is a take-back

a thick string or wire that carries electricity or signals

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a thick string or wire that carries electricity or signals

Connect the cable to the computer

to come into view or to be seen

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to come into view or to be seen

A ghost appeared in the room

to act in a play, film, or show

She will appear in the new movie

to give the impression of being

He appears to be tired

to come into view or to be seen

The stars appear at night

direct and truthful

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direct and truthful

Give me a straight answer

without changing direction or stopping

Go straight to your home

sexually attracted to people of the opposite gender

He is straight

not curved or bent; extending in one direction without turning

Draw a straight line

to shed tears, usually from sadness

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to shed tears, usually from sadness

He wept with sadness

content

She wept silently

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

as much as needed

This is enough for me

to feel sadness in advance of a loss

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to feel sadness in advance of a loss

Many people pre-grieve when a loved one is sick

to feel sadness in advance of a future loss

It is hard to pre-grieve a future loss

done as part of a careful plan

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done as part of a careful plan

They made a strategic decision

right or proper for a situation

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right or proper for a situation

This dress is appropriate for the party

to take something for yourself

He appropriated the money

to take something that does not belong to you

He appropriated the company funds for personal use

nice or enjoyable

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nice or enjoyable

The weather is very pleasant today

nice or giving pleasure

We had a pleasant day together

closely connected to the matter at hand

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closely connected to the matter at hand

His comments were not germane to the discussion

a person who reads

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a person who reads

The reader liked the book

a book used for learning to read

The teacher gave us a reader

a machine that reads information

The card reader is broken

someone who reads a text

She is a fast reader

a phrase used to refer to a person whose name you do not know or cannot remember

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a phrase used to refer to a person whose name you do not know or cannot remember

What's his face called me today

an expression for a person whose name you forget

I talked to what's his face

exclude

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exclude

Everyone came except him

however; used to introduce a contrast

I would go except I am tired

not including

Everyone except Tom came

used to introduce a contrast

Everyone came, except you

to give an impression of being something

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to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

to not look at or listen to someone or something

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to not look at or listen to someone or something

He ignored my question

to pay no attention to something

Ignore the warning signs

to not pay attention to someone or something

He ignored me at the party

not looking at or listening to something

Just ignore the noise

to move in a curve from one side to another

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to move in a curve from one side to another

The pendulum swings

to manage to get or arrange something

I can swing a meeting for Friday

a try at doing something

He took a swing at the problem

to move something forcefully to hit someone or something

He swung his bat at the ball

to affect the result of something

He tried to swing the vote

to succeed in doing something

I can swing it

a style of jazz music with a strong rhythm

He likes swing music

a performer who understudies multiple roles in a show

The swing covered three roles tonight

done on purpose to make a particular effect

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done on purpose to make a particular effect

She made a pointed remark about his lateness.

clear and direct, especially in a way that is intended to make a point

He made a pointed comment about her performance

aimed or turned toward something

The gun was pointed at the door

having a sharp end

The pencil has a pointed tip

the intended result or gist

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the intended result or gist

He said something to that effect

an item that belongs to someone

He gathered his personal effects

a change caused by something

The medicine had a good effect

used to get attention or introduce a statement

In scene

used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

the time at this moment

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the time at this moment

I am busy now

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

the number 4

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the number 4

I have four apples

a soft substance used to heal or protect skin

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a soft substance used to heal or protect skin

Apply the balm to your skin

a soft substance that heals or comforts skin

This balm soothes the skin

to make sounds showing you think something is funny

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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 make sounds with your voice because you think something is funny

He is laughing at the joke

to laugh with short quiet sounds

She is laughing at the joke

said to praise someone's success

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said to praise someone's success

You got a promotion! Good for you!

useful or helpful for someone

Eating vegetables is good for you

in the same place or group as each other

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in the same place or group as each other

We study together

in a romantic relationship again after a breakup

They got back together recently

to join separate parts to make a single whole

How much is it all together

in a sensible and well-planned way

She is a very together person

a human individual

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a human individual

Every person is different

a human being

He is a good person

human beings in general

A person needs sleep

a human being

I know that person

to put a smooth substance on something to make it slide easily

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to put a smooth substance on something to make it slide easily

He is lubing up the rusty bike chain

to continue despite difficulties

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to continue despite difficulties

Hang in there, it's almost over

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

to cover food with breadcrumbs before cooking

Bread the fish

a food made from flour and water

I buy fresh bread

cash or currency used to buy things

I need to earn some bread to pay my bills

a person who often makes mistakes

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a person who often makes mistakes

He is a total screw-up

to do something incorrectly

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to do something incorrectly

I screwed up the test

to harm or damage someone or something

The heavy rain screwed up the roof

an older man with experience

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an older man with experience

The greybeard gave us some wise advice

an older man, especially one with a beard

The greybeard gave us wise advice

an old man-made object

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an old man-made object

The museum has many ancient artifacts

having left or disappeared

In scene

having left or disappeared

The milk is gone

to change to a state or condition

He has gone mad

to move from one place to another

She has gone home

no longer present in a place

She is gone for the day

to no longer be present

The cookies are all gone

no longer present or existing

The milk is gone

to move away from a place

They have gone to the cinema

no longer present or available

My phone is gone

no longer in the place it was before

My keys are gone

having moved away or disappeared

The summer is gone

a small round piece of glass or plastic with a hole through it, used for making jewelry

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a small round piece of glass or plastic with a hole through it, used for making jewelry

She wore a necklace of blue beads

a close and steady aim at a target

He drew a bead on the deer

to cover something with small round decorations

She beaded the edge

a small round drop of liquid

Beads of sweat formed on his forehead

having a positive or desirable quality

In scene

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

a device for joining two ends of a belt or strap

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a device for joining two ends of a belt or strap

He fastened the belt buckle

to become bent or crushed under pressure

The metal began to buckle

to fasten with a buckle

Please buckle your seatbelt

to give in to pressure or demands

He will not buckle under pressure

not likely to change or move

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not likely to change or move

The patient is stable

a building where horses are kept

The horse is in the stable

a set of people or things kept together

The actor is part of the studio stable

the measured period in which things happen

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the measured period in which things happen

I have waited for a long time

existing for a long period

I have lived here for a long time

lasting for a long period of time

This is a long time project

a long duration of time

I have not seen you for a long time

having been in a particular position, state, or relationship for a long period

She is a long-time member of this club

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