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The Big Bang Theory — Season 2 Episode 18

Words & meanings

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CEFR level

the situation or problem involving something

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the situation or problem involving something

I cannot put up with this noise

nearly or essentially

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nearly or essentially

I am pretty much finished

nearly completely

I have pretty much finished the work

after a period of time, not too late

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after a period of time, not too late

We arrived just in time for the train

not too late

We arrived at the cinema in time

money paid to the government on income or goods

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money paid to the government on income or goods

I have to pay my taxes

to put pressure on something

This difficult task taxes my energy

the process of sending or carrying goods

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the process of sending or carrying goods

Shipping takes five days

the process of sending goods to a buyer

The shipping for this order is free

to send or transport goods

We offer free shipping on orders

the act of sending or transporting goods

Shipping is free for this order

the act of bringing goods to a place

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the act of bringing goods to a place

Your delivery is here

the process of giving birth to a baby

The delivery went smoothly

the way a person speaks to an audience

His delivery of the speech was excellent

to have a similar appearance to

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to have a similar appearance to

You look like your father

to seem or have the appearance of something

You look like your father

to have a particular appearance

You look like your brother

to appear to be the case

It looks like it will rain

a round bread roll with a cooked meat patty inside

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a round bread roll with a cooked meat patty inside

We ate a delicious hamburger for lunch

a sandwich made with a cooked patty of ground meat

I want to eat a hamburger

a flat round piece of ground meat, usually beef, served in a bread roll

I ate a delicious hamburger for lunch

a flat round piece of ground meat

I am cooking a meat patty for the burger

a clip used to hold hair in place

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a clip used to hold hair in place

She wears gold barrettes in her hair

an empty or available area

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an empty or available area

There is no space here

to place things at a distance from each other

You should space the plants out

to fail to remember something

I spaced out during the lesson

a person's current state or circumstances

I am in a good space right now

to request information

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to request information

She wanted to question him about the project

to express doubt about something

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to express doubt about something

I question his honesty

being talked about or considered

This is the issue in question

the number 3

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the number 3

I have three apples

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

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

a small unit of money, equal to 1/100 of a dollar or euro

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a small unit of money, equal to 1/100 of a dollar or euro

I have fifty cents in my pocket

the number 100

A century is one hundred years

one hundredth of a whole, used to talk about parts of a total

The word percent literally means per cent

to move something from one place to another

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to move something from one place to another

I need to transfer the files to my laptop

a person who moves from one school or college to another

He is a transfer student

a piece of paper that lets you change buses

I used my transfer to change buses

something that you do not tell other people

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something that you do not tell other people

I have a secret to tell you

not known by others

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not known by others

I have a secret plan

an informal word for men

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an informal word for men

Those guys are tall

informal word for a group of people

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informal word for a group of people

Listen guys

people | an informal word for a group of people

Hi guys

an informal word for a man

He is a nice guy

used to say you are speaking for yourself as one person in a group

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used to say you are speaking for yourself as one person in a group

I for one agree with him

intended for a single person

This room is for one

a strong alcoholic drink made from grain

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a strong alcoholic drink made from grain

He drinks whiskey

a strong alcoholic drink made from grain

He ordered a glass of whiskey

a famous live music club in Los Angeles

Many famous bands played at the Whiskey

a black drawing material made from burnt wood

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a black drawing material made from burnt wood

She drew a portrait using charcoal

to a small degree

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to a small degree

I am kind of tired

a group with similar qualities

What kind of book do you want

a particular sort or variety

This is a new kind of fruit

money that you earn after paying costs

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money that you earn after paying costs

The company made a big profit this year

money you get after costs are paid

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money you get after costs are paid

The company made a profit

money that is made after all costs are paid

The company made a big profit this year

to get money from something

He hoped to profit from the deal

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 cause a bruise on the skin

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to cause a bruise on the skin

I bruised my arm

having a dark mark on the skin from a blow

His leg is bruised

a dark mark on the skin caused by a blow

She has a bruise on her knee

a dark mark on the skin from an injury

She has a large bruise on her leg

very strong or intense

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very strong or intense

He has a deep love for music

going far down from the surface or having great depth

The ocean is very deep

having a low sound

He has a deep voice

having a lot of money

He has deep pockets

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 be unsuccessful

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to be unsuccessful

He failed the test

to stop working properly

The engine failed during the trip

to add a quality or feeling to something

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to add a quality or feeling to something

He infused his speech with humor

to soak something in liquid to add flavor

Infuse the tea leaves in hot water

possibly or maybe

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possibly or maybe

Perhaps it will rain today

a short period of time to relax

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a short period of time to relax

I need a break to relax

to cause something to separate into pieces or stop working

He breaks the toy often

short periods of rest from an activity

They take short breaks during the day

to separate into parts or stop working

The machine breaks when it gets old

the scientific theory that the universe began with a huge explosion

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the scientific theory that the universe began with a huge explosion

The Big Bang theory explains the origin of the universe

a traditional song sung by sailors while working

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a traditional song sung by sailors while working

The sailors sang a sea shanty while working

to make something new or bring into existence

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to make something new or bring into existence

I want to create a new account

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

He accepted the job offer

the shared customs and beliefs of a group

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the shared customs and beliefs of a group

Every country has its own culture

a group of bacteria grown for study

The doctor ordered a bacterial culture test

the shared beliefs and way of life of a group

Turkey has a rich culture

a group of cells or organisms grown for study

They grew a new cell culture in the lab

a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans

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a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans

I drink coffee every morning

a hot drink made from roasted beans

Do you want some coffee?

to have a particular meaning or message

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to have a particular meaning or message

What does this word mean

the typical or middle value in a set of numbers

This is a means of communication

to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean to say that we are late

very good or skillful

She plays a mean tennis match

used to pause or clarify what you are saying

I mean it is not raining today

to show or make clear what something is

A red light means stop

to plan or want to do something

I meant to call you earlier

a way of doing something

They used a simple mean to fix it

to express or represent an idea

The flag means our country

not nice; cruel

He is very mean to me

happening often or found in many places

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happening often or found in many places

This is a common mistake

a language used by many people

English is a common language

polite behavior and good manners

It is common courtesy to say please

belonging to or shared by two or more people

We have a common goal

the difference between the cost of making something and the price it is sold for

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the difference between the cost of making something and the price it is sold for

Our profit margin is very low this year

the amount by which one thing is more than another

He won the race by a small margin

the border or side of something

Write your notes in the margin

to continue to be in a place

In scene

to continue to be in a place

Please stay here

fully awake and able to think clearly

I need to stay awake

to live in a place for a period of time

We will stay in a hotel

a period of time spent in a place

We enjoyed our stay in London

a piece of glass that you can see yourself in

In scene

a piece of glass that you can see yourself in

She saw herself in the looking glass

a basic idea or belief

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a basic idea or belief

The argument is based on a false premise

a building and the land it is on

Smoking is not allowed on the premises

a statement that forms the basis of an argument or theory

The argument is based on a false premise

long thin strands of pasta

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long thin strands of pasta

I love spaghetti

a change caused by something

In scene

a change caused by something

The medicine had a good effect

the intended result or gist

He said something to that effect

an item that belongs to someone

He gathered his personal effects

the basic systems and structures of a place

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the basic systems and structures of a place

The city needs better infrastructure

a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

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a polite phrase used to apologize or to get someone's attention

Excuse me, where is the station?

used to ask someone to repeat what they said because you did not hear or understand it

Excuse me could you say that again

a polite way to get someone's attention or say sorry

Excuse me can you help me

to say something to get someone's attention or apologize

Excuse me I did not see you

to say what something is like

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to say what something is like

Can you describe your house?

to say what something is like

Can you describe your house

to say what someone or something is like

Can you describe him

to say what something is like

The author describes the scene well

the information or ideas contained in something

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the information or ideas contained in something

This book has very interesting content

the amount of a substance contained in something

The sugar content is high

feeling happy with what you have

She is content with her life

to make musical sounds with your voice

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to make musical sounds with your voice

I like to sing

to say good things about someone or something

She sang his praises

a series of musical notes that form a song

That sing was very catchy

to be very good or successful

The new design is really singing

to look or listen carefully

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to look or listen carefully

Please pay attention to the teacher

to direct your attention or respect toward something

Please pay attention to the teacher

to watch or listen carefully

Please pay attention to the teacher

a piece of material on a product that gives information

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a piece of material on a product that gives information

Check the label

to write or attach a word or name to something

Please label all your boxes

a type of casual athletic shoe

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a type of casual athletic shoe

I bought new sneakers

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 attempt to give an answer without knowing for sure

I made a guess about the answer

an idea you think is true without being sure

My guess was wrong

very good or impressive

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very good or impressive

This is a brilliant idea

very intelligent or smart

He is a brilliant student

at the end of a process

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at the end of a process

Ultimately, we decided to stay

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

any person

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any person

Is anybody here

any person

Does anybody want cake?

a person, not a specific one

I didn't see anybody

happening once every year

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happening once every year

We have an annual meeting

a soft silver-white chemical element

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a soft silver-white chemical element

Calcium is important for strong bones

a hard substance found in bones and teeth

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a hard substance found in bones and teeth

Milk is rich in calcium

used to ask about the quantity or price of something

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used to ask about the quantity or price of something

How much is this

having no doubt; confident

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having no doubt; confident

I am sure about this

to say that you accept or agree with something

Sure I will do that

a particular area or point

We met at this sure

used to agree or say yes

We can meet later. Sure.

having no hair on the head

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having no hair on the head

He is bald

to have little or no hair on the head

My grandfather is bald

to cause to lose hair

The treatment made him bald

to cry out loudly

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to cry out loudly

Don't yell at me

to cry out loudly

He started to yell at his friend

to learn or discover something

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to learn or discover something

I will find out the answer

to discover that someone has done something wrong or dishonest

I hope he does not find out

to discover or get facts about something

I want to find out the truth

not moving or changing

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not moving or changing

The population remained static

a crackling sound on a radio or TV

There is too much static on the radio

used to say how much of something is given for each unit

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used to say how much of something is given for each unit

It costs ten dollars per person

as stated or requested by

Per your request I have attached the file

a person who is a boy or a man

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a person who is a boy or a man

He is a male

relating to the sex that produces sperm

The male lion has a mane

not important or not related

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not important or not related

That is irrelevant to the topic

not important or related

This detail is irrelevant

to knock a person to the ground

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to knock a person to the ground

He blew the man down with a heavy blow

information or awareness gained through experience

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information or awareness gained through experience

She has a lot of knowledge about history

to make use of something

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to make use of something

Can I use your pen

to trick someone for your own advantage

He used me for his benefit

to put something into action

Use your brain to solve this

to give a good reason for something

She used the rain as a reason for being late

to use something in a wrong or harmful way

He misused his power

to have a need for something

I could really use some help

to indicate that something happened regularly in the past but no longer does

I used to swim every morning

the reason for which something is done

That information has no use

to use rude or offensive language

Do not use bad words here

to make use of something

You can use these tools for work

many times or often

I use my computer often

to be familiar with something through experience

I am used to waking up early

a series of steps to achieve a result

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a series of steps to achieve a result

It is a long process

to deal with something systematically

The computer processes the data

to think carefully about information

I need some time to process the information

not sensible or intelligent

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not sensible or intelligent

That was a stupid mistake

a stupid or annoying person

Stop being so stupid

to make a small change to improve something

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to make a small change to improve something

I need to tweak the design

to cause a small injury to a part of the body

He tweaked my ear

the people who run a business or organization

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the people who run a business or organization

The management decided to hire more staff

the act of dealing with or controlling something

Good management is important for success

the qualities that make someone suitable for a role

His management is perfect for this role

the people who run a business or organization

The management decided to change the policy

money that a business or organization earns

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money that a business or organization earns

The company's revenue increased this year

to move your body to music

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to move your body to music

They dance together

a type of movement performed to music as an art or activity

They performed a traditional dance

a person you do something with

He was her dance for the night

a word used to call someone or something

The station dance is Alpha

a social gathering where people dance

We are going to a dance tonight

to move your body to music

She likes to dance at parties

a strong need to drink

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a strong need to drink

I feel a strong thirst

a person who performs striptease

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a person who performs striptease

She is a professional stripper

a person who dances while removing clothes

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a person who dances while removing clothes

The stripper performed on stage

a person who performs a striptease for entertainment

The stripper performed on stage

a device used to remove the outer covering of something

I used a stripper to remove the wire cover

a person who works for someone else

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a person who works for someone else

The servant cleaned the house

a person who works in another person's home

They hired a servant to clean the house

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