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Suits — Season 1 Episode 2

Words & meanings

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CEFR level

the floor above the ground floor

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the floor above the ground floor

My bedroom is upstairs

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

a person who supports private business ownership

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a person who supports private business ownership

He is a capitalist

to point out or make known

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to point out or make known

Please indicate your choice

covered with small sharp points

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covered with small sharp points

Be careful of that prickly plant

quick to get angry or offended

He is a very prickly person

to breathe in smoke from cigarettes or similar products

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to breathe in smoke from cigarettes or similar products

He stopped to smoke for a few minutes

the grey or black gas that comes from something burning

There is a lot of smoke in the room

to kill someone (slang)

The gangster planned to smoke his rival

to preserve meat or fish using smoke

They smoke the fish

to say something not serious

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to say something not serious

I am just kidding

a young person

The kid is playing

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

causing admiration or wonder

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causing admiration or wonder

The view is amazing

causing great surprise or wonder

It was an amazing sight

very good or surprising in a good way

You did an amazing job

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

made or done to meet someone's individual needs

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made or done to meet someone's individual needs

He ordered a custom suit for the wedding

a usual way of doing things in a group or place

It is the custom to shake hands

to require a specific amount of money

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to require a specific amount of money

It costs ten dollars

to need something

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to need something

This mistake cost him his job

to require a specific amount of money

This jacket costs fifty dollars

the main unit of money in the US and some other countries

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the main unit of money in the US and some other countries

This book costs ten dollars

a basic unit of money in the US and some other countries

This book costs ten dollars

to get something good from something

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to get something good from something

You will benefit from this course

something that helps you or gives you a good result

This plan has many benefits

an event to raise money for a cause

They organized a benefit for the children

content

Exercise has many benefits for health

an organization of people with a shared interest

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an organization of people with a shared interest

I joined the chess club

the part of a piece of clothing that goes around the neck

The shirt has a white collar

a sandwich made with three slices of bread and meat, cheese, and vegetables

I ordered a club sandwich for lunch

a long stick used to hit a ball in golf

He bought a new golf club

happening or done before the usual or expected time

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happening or done before the usual or expected time

I arrived early today

at a time before the present

We arrived early

near the beginning of a period of time

I woke up early today

to get close to someone in order to take control or attack

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to get close to someone in order to take control or attack

The police started to move in on the suspect

a polite or formal word for a man

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a polite or formal word for a man

He is a real gentleman

polite term for a man

This gentleman is waiting

a polite man from a high social class

He is a true gentleman

a polite word for a man

Is there a gentleman who can help

a secret romantic relationship between two people

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a secret romantic relationship between two people

They had an affair

an important or interesting event or situation

The whole affair was a disaster

a private or personal concern

This is a private affair

a person who plays football

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a person who plays football

He is a famous footballer

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 take part in a fight or war

Soldiers fight to protect their country

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

the starting point of a situation

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the starting point of a situation

Let us go back to the first place

coming before all others in time or order

She won the first place in the race

the original situation or reason for something

That was not the case in the first place

at the beginning

I did not want to go there in the first place

without a doubt

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without a doubt

I will be there for sure

to say that you accept or agree with something

I will help you for sure

having no doubt; confident

I know for sure that it is true

a special advantage or benefit

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a special advantage or benefit

Education is a privilege

to speak or write something

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to speak or write something

She voiced her concerns

to show information or a number

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to show information or a number

The sign says stop

to state a thought or belief

She says it is a good idea

the power to make a choice or give an opinion

She has a say in the matter

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

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to say words to express thoughts or communicate

She started talking at a young age

a spoken exchange of ideas or information

There has been too much talking lately

to say things with your voice

She is talking to her friend

having a close or informal relationship

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having a close or informal relationship

We are on a first-name basis with our boss

happening right away

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happening right away

Come here immediately

the main building where a company or organization is managed

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the main building where a company or organization is managed

The company has a headquarter in London

to get pleasure from something

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to get pleasure from something

I enjoy reading books

having the ability to do something

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having the ability to do something

She is capable of doing the job

having the ability to do something well

She is a very capable student

to receive a message or response from someone

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to receive a message or response from someone

I hope to hear from you soon

to get a message or call from someone

I want to hear from you soon

to get a message or contact from someone

I want to hear from you soon

to get a message or contact from someone

I heard from my brother about the results

words that say you are sorry

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words that say you are sorry

Please accept my apologies

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

Humans have the power of reason

to form an idea using logic

We must reason logically

used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

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used to emphasize that something is true or to add information

In fact, it is very cold

something that is true or real

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something that is true or real

It is a fact that the earth is round

something known to be true

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something known to be true

This is a known fact

something that is true

It is a fact that the earth is round

relating to right and wrong behavior

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relating to right and wrong behavior

It is a moral issue

a piece of wisdom from an event

The moral of the story is to be honest

an idea or belief you have

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an idea or belief you have

He had a strange 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

the act of thinking carefully

He was lost in thought

in a direct and honest way

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in a direct and honest way

She told the truth in his face

to be the property of a person or entity

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to be the property of a person or entity

This book belongs to me

to be a part of a group or organization

I belong to a chess club

to be a member or property of something

This book belongs to me

to be owned by someone

This book belongs to me

a paper with blank spaces to fill in

In scene

a paper with blank spaces to fill in

Fill out this form

the state of being fit and ready to perform well

The athlete is in excellent form

to make or produce something

They will form a committee

the visible shape of something

The ice took a strange form

to give someone the chance to take something

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to give someone the chance to take something

He offered me some water

a suggestion of something to be done or given

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a suggestion of something to be done or given

He accepted the job offer

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

to not continue an action

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to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

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a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

a place where a bus or train stops

Where is the bus stop

to go to a place for a short time

I will stop by your house later

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

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

to make someone feel ashamed or foolish

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to make someone feel ashamed or foolish

He didn't want to humiliate her in public

making you feel ashamed or embarrassed

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making you feel ashamed or embarrassed

It was a humiliating moment for him

to make someone feel ashamed or embarrassed

He tried to humiliate me

to like something very much

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to like something very much

I am crazy about chocolate

to read something carefully to find and correct mistakes

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to read something carefully to find and correct mistakes

You should proof your essay

something that shows a fact is true

Do you have any proof

not affected by something

This watch is waterproof

used to emphasize that something is even less likely

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used to emphasize that something is even less likely

I can't even walk, let alone run

a reply to something

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a reply to something

I am waiting for your response

a physical or mental reaction to something

His body had a strong response to the medicine

something said or done as an answer

His response was a smile

almost the same

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almost the same

These two cars are similar

very annoying or difficult

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very annoying or difficult

This project is a pain in the ass

someone who is very annoying or difficult

He is a total pain in the ass

someone or something that is annoying

Filling out these forms is a pain in the ass

to give an impression of being something

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to give an impression of being something

You seem happy today

from the beginning

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from the beginning

I should not have gone there in the first place

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

I drink water every day

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

I want a cold drink

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

a statement of money owed for services or goods

In scene

a statement of money owed for services or goods

Please check the billing before you pay

the order of names in a performance program, showing importance

She received top billing in the movie

the process of sending bills for payment

The billing department handles all invoices

an agreement to marry

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an agreement to marry

They announced their engagement

a fight between armies

The first engagement lasted two hours

a planned social event or arrangement

I have a prior engagement tonight

the act of taking part in something

Active engagement is key to success

it is not surprising that

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it is not surprising that

No wonder he is tired

used to say that something is expected or not surprising

No wonder he is tired

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

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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

to talk to someone

I need to speak to him

to have a conversation with someone

I want to speak to the manager

a process of taking a case to court

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a process of taking a case to court

They are involved in costly litigation

to have a job in a particular field or industry

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to have a job in a particular field or industry

She works in finance

to find time in a busy schedule for someone or something

I can work in a meeting at noon

to fit or be suitable in a particular place or situation

The new rules work in well

to have a job in a place

I work in a bank

to work together with others

I enjoy working in a team

to add or mix something into an activity

We should work in some exercise to our routine

having no mistakes or defects

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having no mistakes or defects

This diamond is perfect

a reason you give to explain a mistake

That is just a perfect for being late

to make something have no mistakes or defects

She wants to perfect her skills

a score or mark given for school work

She got a perfect on her history exam

communicated using the mouth

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communicated using the mouth

He passed his oral exam

taken or given through the mouth

He takes oral medication

almost not; by a very small amount

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almost not; by a very small amount

I could barely see the road

to make someone feel sad by not doing what they hoped for

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to make someone feel sad by not doing what they hoped for

I do not want to disappoint you

not a single thing

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not a single thing

There is nothing here

not a single thing

I have nothing in my hand

still there after others have gone

There is nothing left

not anything

There is nothing in the box

a written or official account of facts

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a written or official account of facts

The statement is now on record

in a way that is officially recorded or stated

He is on record as opposing the change

to a great degree

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to a great degree

He is highly skilled

an experienced person who gives advice to someone less experienced

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an experienced person who gives advice to someone less experienced

My mentor helped me with my career

a person who gives advice and help

He is a great mentor

a word used to say hi

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a word used to say hi

Hello, how are you

used to express surprise or disbelief

Hello? Are you kidding

to live or work without something

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to live or work without something

I can do without coffee today

to succeed in living or working without something

I can do without coffee today

the ability to enter or use something

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the ability to enter or use something

I have access to the building

to get into a place or system

You can access the files here

a room where formal discussions or meetings happen

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a room where formal discussions or meetings happen

The meeting is in the conference room

a room where people meet to discuss work

We met in the conference room

a room where people gather for meetings or events

The conference room is quite large

a formal address given to an audience

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a formal address given to an audience

The politician gave a short speech

the act of speaking

Speech is a basic human ability

a formal address given to an audience

He gave a great speech

one of two equal parts of something

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one of two equal parts of something

The team played both halves well

to some extent but not completely

He was half asleep

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

I am going out with my better half

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 end someone's employment

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to end someone's employment

The manager had to let him go

to tell someone something

Let me know your answer

to fail to meet expectations

I will not let you down

to be very sure about something

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to be very sure about something

I bet he is late

to risk money on a game or race

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to risk money on a game or race

He bet on the red car

the most suitable or helpful option

Taking the train is your best bet

to think something is likely true

I bet he will arrive late

the way a person acts

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the way a person acts

His conduct was professional

to do or carry out an activity

They conduct a survey

to allow electricity or heat to pass through

Metal wires conduct electricity

to organize or direct an activity

The scientist will conduct the experiment

to do something in response to something else

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to do something in response to something else

How did he react to the news?

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