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The Big Bang Theory — Season 5 Episode 22

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not pleasant or interesting

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not pleasant or interesting

The food looked unappealing

a type of tree with leaves that turn red in autumn

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a type of tree with leaves that turn red in autumn

I saw a beautiful maple tree

rude or offensive words

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rude or offensive words

Please do not use swear words in class

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

coming before all others in time or order

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coming before all others in time or order

She was the first person to arrive

of the best possible standard

This hotel provides first class service

at the beginning

At first I did not understand

words used to show you are grateful

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words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for the help

a polite phrase used to show you are grateful

I want to say thank you

a polite way to show you are grateful

A simple thank you goes a long way

words used to show you are grateful

Please say thank you for the gift

a message expressing gratitude

I sent a thank-you to my teacher

words used to show you are grateful

Thank you for your help

weighing a lot

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weighing a lot

This box is heavy

containing a lot of fat, sugar, or calories

This chocolate cake is very heavy

very important or difficult to deal with

This is a heavy topic

a type of loud, heavy rock music

He listens to heavy metal

an unpleasant odor

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an unpleasant odor

There is a terrible stink in here

to be very poor at doing something

I stink at playing tennis

a loud public complaint or protest

He raised a stink about the poor service

to bring or come together in one place

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to bring or come together in one place

Let's meet at the park

an event where people compete in sports

The swimming meet was exciting

to come into contact with someone or something

Let us meet at the park tomorrow

to fulfill a need or requirement

This solution meets all requirements

a sports competition or gathering

The swim meet is tomorrow

a planned meeting with people

We have a meet at noon

at some time in the future

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at some time in the future

Someday I will travel the world

at some time that is not now

I hope to visit Japan someday

eager to learn or know more

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eager to learn or know more

He is a curious student

the number of years someone has lived

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the number of years someone has lived

Age is just a number

a period of time marked by particular events or characteristics

We live in the digital age

to become older

Everyone ages

becoming older

People age as time passes

a small plant-like organism that grows on rocks or trees

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a small plant-like organism that grows on rocks or trees

The tree bark is covered in lichen

a small plant-like organism that grows on rocks or trees

Lichen grows on the old rocks

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

work that a student must do at home

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work that a student must do at home

I have a lot of homework today

a man who is not married

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a man who is not married

He went to the party stag

a male deer

The stag runs fast

a fully grown male deer

A stag is a large animal

to say something that is not true as a joke

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to say something that is not true as a joke

I am just kidding

to say something not serious

I am just kidding

shoes designed to be worn in or around water

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shoes designed to be worn in or around water

I wore aqua socks at the beach

to begin something

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to begin something

He is starting a new job

the first part of something

This is the starting line

being the first to begin an activity

We are in the starting group

to make or produce something new

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to make or produce something new

The team developed a new product

a new and interesting event that has happened

We are waiting for the latest development

to grow or change into something larger or more advanced

The seed develops into a plant

to make a photograph from a film negative

I developed the film yesterday

a wish for success or happiness

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a wish for success or happiness

I wish you good luck with your exam

success or luck

Winning that game required some good luck

used to wish someone success or good fortune

Good luck on your exam

an expression of surprise or admiration

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an expression of surprise or admiration

Wow, this is beautiful

to make someone feel great admiration

Her performance wowed the audience

a word used to show shock or amazement

Wow, what a nice view

the situation or environment in which something happens

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the situation or environment in which something happens

The car is in good condition

a medical problem or disease

He has a heart condition

something that must happen for something else to happen

I accept the condition

to teach someone to behave in a certain way

The dog was conditioned to sit

enjoyable or happy

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enjoyable or happy

We had a good time at the party

a fun or pleasant period of time

We had a good time at the party

enjoying social activities and fun

He is a good time person

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Is this a good time to talk

looking very happy, healthy, or beautiful

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looking very happy, healthy, or beautiful

She looked radiant at the party

shining with light or heat

The sun is radiant today

a feeling of being bad or wrong about something you did

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a feeling of being bad or wrong about something you did

He felt a deep sense of shame

to make someone feel bad about something they did

They shamed him for lying

a feeling of sadness or disappointment

It is a shame that the store is closed

causing a feeling of fear or unease

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causing a feeling of fear or unease

This old house is creepy

causing fear or unease

He is a creepy man

causing a feeling of slight fear or discomfort

That old house looks really creepy

the number 8

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the number 8

I have eight apples

a place where you can buy and eat meals

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a place where you can buy and eat meals

The restaurant is closed today

a place where you can buy and eat meals

This restaurant is very famous

a place where you can buy and eat meals

I like to eat at a restaurant

a place where you can buy and eat a meal

Let's meet at the restaurant

a long loose piece of clothing

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a long loose piece of clothing

He put on his robe after the shower

to make someone known to another person

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to make someone known to another person

I want to introduce you to my friend

to present something new

The company introduced a new phone

to bring something into a place for the first time

The company introduced a new product

to make someone known to others for the first time

I want to introduce my friend to you

used to call attention or express surprise

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used to call attention or express surprise

Hey, look at this!

to ask someone to come or join

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to ask someone to come or join

I will invite him to join us

a written or spoken request for someone to go somewhere or do something

I received an invite to the wedding

to make people want to come in or join

I will invite my friends to the party

a living thing like a mushroom or mold

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a living thing like a mushroom or mold

The fungus grows on damp walls

a part or portion of something

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a part or portion of something

This is your share

to give a part of something to others

I will share my food with you

to have something in common with someone

We share the same hobby

to use something at the same time as others

I share a room with him

using something with others at the same time

We share the same office

in every way or to the full degree

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in every way or to the full degree

I completely forgot about the meeting

a public performance or event

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a public performance or event

We went to see a magic show

to make something visible or available for people to see

He shows me his photos

a television or radio program

I like watching TV shows

any other person

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any other person

Is anybody else coming to the party

clothes worn under your outer clothes

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clothes worn under your outer clothes

I need to buy new underwear

feeling strong dislike or revulsion

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feeling strong dislike or revulsion

He looked at the insect with disgust

things that people do to spend time

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things that people do to spend time

We have many fun activities today

to find something very fun or exciting

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to find something very fun or exciting

He gets a kick out of playing jokes

difficulty passing stool

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difficulty passing stool

He has constipation

to share a home with someone

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to share a home with someone

They live with their friends

to accept and endure a difficult or unpleasant situation

You have to learn to live with it

to share a home with someone

I live with my family

to share a home with someone

They live with their grandparents

to accept and deal with something unpleasant

I have to live with this pain

in a way that is not joking

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in a way that is not joking

He spoke seriously about his future

in a very severe or extreme way

He was seriously injured in the accident

in a sincere or serious way

He spoke seriously about his future

a clever or funny remark

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a clever or funny remark

That was a real zinger

a quick, witty, or critical comment

He delivered a real zinger during the meeting

a clever or sharp comment

He ended the speech with a real zinger

to remember something from the past

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to remember something from the past

I think back to my childhood

to remember past events

I often think back to my school days

used to show something is surprising or extreme

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used to show something is surprising or extreme

He didn't even say hello

having no debt or advantage on either side

Now we are even

to make an effort to do something

You should even to reach your goal

a smaller amount or number

Four is an even number

a substance used to treat illness

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a substance used to treat illness

I take medicine for my headache

a substance used to cure illness

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a substance used to cure illness

Take your medicine every day

the science of treating illness and injuries

He studies medicine at university

a substance used to treat illness

Take your medicine to feel better

a married man and woman together

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a married man and woman together

They are a happy husband and wife

a man and woman who are married to each other

They are a happy husband and wife

to successfully go from one side to the other

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to successfully go from one side to the other

The car could not get through the narrow street

to finish a task, use something up, or endure a difficult period

I need to get through my homework

to succeed in reaching someone by telephone or communication

I could not get through to him

to complete or deal with something difficult

I have to get through my homework

to manage to do or finish something difficult

She got through the difficult exam

to successfully deal with a difficult situation

We will get through this hard time

a tall plant with a trunk and branches

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a tall plant with a trunk and branches

The tree is tall

to force an animal to climb up into a tree

The dog treed the cat

a tall plant with a trunk and branches

There is a tall tree in the garden

very good or impressive

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very good or impressive

You did a terrific job

happening only once

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happening only once

This is a one time offer

having happened or existed only once

This is a one time payment

happening only once

I saw him one time

used or happening only once

This is a one-time offer

a plant with leaves that are smoked

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a plant with leaves that are smoked

He grows tobacco on his farm

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

to wish for something

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to wish for something

I wanna go home

desire | to wish for something

I wanna drink

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

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 say that you accept or agree with something

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to say that you accept or agree with something

Yeah I agree with you

an informal way to say yes

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an informal way to say yes

Yeah, I will come

unable to decide between two choices

I am yeah about this choice

used to show you agree

Yeah that sounds like a good plan

a person connected to you by blood or marriage

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a person connected to you by blood or marriage

She is a close relative

considered in relation to something else

Success is relative

not less than; at the very least

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not less than; at the very least

I need at least ten dollars

used to say something positive despite a problem

At least it is not raining

to be required or expected to do something

You could at least say sorry

to a small degree

It is at least warm here

a possible effect or result of something

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a possible effect or result of something

The decision has serious implications

an idea that is suggested but not directly stated

Her tone carried a clear implication of doubt

must or need to

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must or need to

I gotta go now

to need to do something

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to need to do something

I gotta go now

feeling pleased about someone else's success or qualities

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feeling pleased about someone else's success or qualities

I am proud of you

feeling pleased with yourself or someone else

I am proud of your success

feeling satisfaction from your own achievements

He is proud of his work

in a way that shows satisfaction and pleasure

She has a proud expression

to cause a baby to begin to form in the body

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to cause a baby to begin to form in the body

She wanted to conceive a child

to cause a new life to begin

Nature conceives life in diverse ways

to form an idea in your mind

I cannot conceive of such a world

from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

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from now on or any longer (used in negative sentences)

I don't live there anymore

not happening or existing now

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not happening or existing now

They don't play together anymore

now not happening or existing

I don't live here anymore

not happening or existing now

I don't go there anymore

a cosmetic treatment for the feet and toenails

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a cosmetic treatment for the feet and toenails

I am going to get a pedicure

a beauty treatment for the feet and toenails

I need a pedicure

to begin living in a new residence

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to begin living in a new residence

We move in next week

to move closer to someone or something, often to attack or take control

The soldiers move in on the enemy base

to start living in a new house or apartment

They will move in tomorrow

to start living in the same home as someone else

They decided to move in together

to go into a place as a group

The team decided to move in

to go into a place without making noise

The cat moved in silently

to start living in the same home as someone

She moved in with her partner

prepared for immediate use

The house is move in ready

to start living in a new home

He moved in to a new apartment

to start living in a new place

The tenants will move in soon

to begin living in the same home as someone else

They are moving in as a couple

the act of moving to a new home

We have a move-in date next week

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

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

what you can see from a place

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what you can see from a place

The hotel room has a great view

to see or watch something

I want to view the photo

what you think about something

What is your view on this

a television program

I watched the morning view on TV

having a high ability to learn and understand

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having a high ability to learn and understand

Dogs are intelligent animals

having or showing quick intelligence

He is very intelligent

a thin, salty liquid made by cooking meat or vegetables

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a thin, salty liquid made by cooking meat or vegetables

The chicken broth is warm

to bring back a memory of something

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to bring back a memory of something

I remember my childhood

to not forget to do something

Remember to lock the door

to try small amounts of food or drink to judge quality

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to try small amounts of food or drink to judge quality

Please taste the soup

a short experience of something

She wanted a taste of success

the sensation you experience when eating or drinking

This cake has a sweet taste

a personal liking for something

We have the same taste in music

connected with the ideas and customs of a group

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connected with the ideas and customs of a group

They are culturally different from each other

in a way that is connected to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society

They are culturally different from us

to act as if something is true when it is not

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to act as if something is true when it is not

He pretended to be asleep

to behave as if something is true when it is not

The children like to pretend they are pirates

something that influences a result

The child likes to pretend he is a superhero

to act as if something is true

The kids pretend to be superheroes

a statement that you will definitely do something

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a statement that you will definitely do something

I will keep my promise

the quality of showing that you will be successful in the future

The young student shows great promise

to let someone or something go from being held or trapped

He gave his promise to let them go

to tell someone something will happen

I promise to call you later

a usual way of doing things in a group or place

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a usual way of doing things in a group or place

It is the custom to shake hands

made or done to meet someone's individual needs

He ordered a custom suit for the wedding

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