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The Office — Season 4 Episode 2

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a speech or show to an audience

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a speech or show to an audience

I have a presentation tomorrow

the act of giving a gift to someone

The presentation of the gift was touching

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 have a physical or emotional sensation

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to have a physical or emotional sensation

I feel very tired

to make someone remember something

This song makes me feel my childhood

a strong feeling or emotion

I feel anxious about the test

to have an opinion or attitude

I feel that we should go

to experience a state or emotion

I feel happy today

in a direct and honest way

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in a direct and honest way

Frankly, I do not like this

to notice or understand something

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to notice or understand something

She picked up on his nervousness

to pay another person or company to do work for you

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to pay another person or company to do work for you

The company will outsource its IT support

to hire an outside company to do work

The company decided to outsource IT services

a common mineral used to season food

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a common mineral used to season food

Pass me the salt, please

to put salt on food

You should salt the meat before cooking it

a piece of news or information

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a piece of news or information

Let me give you a word of advice

a single unit of language that has meaning

I don't know this word

a written copy of spoken words

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a written copy of spoken words

I read the transcript of the interview

an organized activity with rules for fun or sport

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an organized activity with rules for fun or sport

I love this game

natural ability at something

Her game is improving

a planned series of actions to achieve a goal over a long period

He plays a long game to win the election

ready to try something

Are you game for a long hike

not obvious or noticeable

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not obvious or noticeable

There is a subtle difference between the two

a large soft pad for sleeping on

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a large soft pad for sleeping on

I bought a new mattress

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

to go forward or to a new topic

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to go forward or to a new topic

Let's move on to the next topic

to stop being affected by a past negative experience and continue with your life

She is ready to move on after the breakup

to go forward to the next thing

We should move on to the next topic

to start doing something new after finishing a previous activity

It is time to move on with your life

to give a task or role to someone

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to give a task or role to someone

The boss assigned a task to him

to not allow something

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to not allow something

The law prohibits smoking

an idea or arrangement for doing something

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an idea or arrangement for doing something

We made a plan for the trip

a method for achieving something

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a method for achieving something

I have a great plan

to make an arrangement to do something

I plan to visit my friend

small pieces of candy or sugar put on food

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small pieces of candy or sugar put on food

I put sprinkles on my ice cream

small pieces of colored sugar used to decorate desserts

I put sprinkles on my ice cream

the part of the body between ribs and hips

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the part of the body between ribs and hips

She wore a belt around her waist

connected to the face

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connected to the face

He has facial expressions

a beauty treatment for the face

She got a facial yesterday

the correct way to solve a problem

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the correct way to solve a problem

I found the answer to the puzzle

not right or not working properly

The answer is not correct

a sentence or phrase used to ask for information

I need an answer to this question

a response to a question

I am waiting for your answer

extremely good, pleasant, or impressive

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extremely good, pleasant, or impressive

It was a wonderful day

having unusual sexual preferences

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having unusual sexual preferences

They have kinky preferences

involving unusual or unconventional sexual practices

He likes kinky games

strange or unusual in a sexual way

This is a kinky joke

involving the willing agreement of all people involved

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involving the willing agreement of all people involved

The agreement was consensual

to make someone remember something

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to make someone remember something

Please remind me to call him

the position or function someone has

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the position or function someone has

He is acting in the capacity of a manager

the maximum amount something can hold or do

The stadium has a capacity of 50,000 people

the maximum number or amount that something can hold

The stadium has a large capacity

an older person with a lot of experience in a particular area

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an older person with a lot of experience in a particular area

He is an old timer at this company

an informal word for an older person

My grandfather is a real old timer

a person with a lot of experience in a certain area

The old timer knew the business well

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

to make something or someone better

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to make something or someone better

He wants to better his English

of a higher quality or more suitable

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of a higher quality or more suitable

This is a better plan

to a greater extent

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to a greater extent

I understand it better now

used to say that something is the right or sensible thing to do

You had better leave now

to state your opinion or position clearly and publicly

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to state your opinion or position clearly and publicly

It is time to take a stand against injustice

to state your opinion firmly

We must take a stand against injustice

to publicly express a firm opinion about something

You need to take a stand on this issue

a piece of paper or card that allows you to enter a place or travel

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a piece of paper or card that allows you to enter a place or travel

I bought a movie ticket

a piece of paper that gives you entry or travel rights

I bought a ticket for the concert

a fine or notice for a traffic violation

He got a parking ticket

a piece of paper or card that allows you to enter a place or travel

I need to buy my train ticket

to say words to express thoughts or communicate

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to say words to express thoughts or communicate

The baby can talk

to speak about a topic

They need to talk about their plans

to make someone agree to do something

I talked him into coming

a small hollow made by pressure or impact

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a small hollow made by pressure or impact

There is a dent in the car

to make a small hollow in a hard surface by hitting it

He dented the car door with a hammer

to make something start working

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to make something start working

The company will implement a new policy

an object used to do a job

He used a useful implement

to put something in place of another

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to put something in place of another

I need to replace the batteries

nice things, especially food

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nice things, especially food

The kids love all the goodies in the bag

a small gift or sweet food

There are many goodies in the bag

to have clothing on the body

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to have clothing on the body

I wear a watch

clothes that people wear

This shop sells sports wear

the damage that happens to something from normal use

The carpet began to wear

to make someone feel very tired

The hard work began to wear him

to have clothing on the body

I wear a coat in winter

to have clothing on the body

She wears a beautiful dress

to have clothing on the body

He wears a blue shirt

to have clothes or accessories on your body

You should wear a mask

to have clothes on your body

Wear your jacket before leaving

to have clothing on your body

She wears her new shoes

to show a feeling or quality through your appearance or behavior

She wears a happy expression

existing as a fact

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existing as a fact

This is a real diamond

used to emphasize that something is true

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used to emphasize that something is true

He is real quiet

not fancy or complex

He prefers a real and simple lifestyle

a person who believes in a system where the community owns the means of production

He is a real who believes in common ownership

needing careful thought or action

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needing careful thought or action

This is a serious problem

causing harm or risk

He had a serious accident

not laughing or playing around

Are you serious?

great in amount or degree

It is a serious problem

to organize, build, or make something ready for use

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to organize, build, or make something ready for use

I will set up the computer

to arrange for someone to have something or meet someone

We set up a meeting for them

to plan something dishonest to cause trouble

They set him up

the way in which a system, place, or equipment is organized

The computer set-up is very simple

a dishonest trick designed to make someone look guilty of a crime

He realized that the arrest was a set-up

to put something in position or order

Please set up the chairs for the meeting

to put something in place and make it ready

They set up the new computer system

to arrange or get something ready

We need to set up the agenda for today

to be prepared or arranged

I set up the new computer

a period when something lasts

It takes time to finish the work

an occasion or occurrence

I read this book three times

the operation of multiplying numbers

Five times five is twenty five

a publication that reports news

This newspaper is called the Times

a particular period of history

We live in difficult times

the number of times something happens

I read this book three times

a point or period when something happens

We had good times together

used to show multiplication

Five times five is twenty five

instances or occurrences

I visit them at difficult times

to speak words

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to speak words

He said no

already referred to earlier

The said document is missing

to express something in words

He said that he was busy

to speak words

She said she was tired

an obvious problem that no one wants to talk about

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an obvious problem that no one wants to talk about

We need to talk about the elephant in the room

to make use of something

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to make use of something

I am using a computer

to show that something is true

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to show that something is true

I can prove it

to show that something is true

He proved his theory

to show that something is true

They proved the truth

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

at a time in the past

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at a time in the past

Life was different back then

a time in the past

Back then we had no cell phones

a time in the past

Life was simpler back then

a group of people who control an organization

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a group of people who control an organization

The board met yesterday

a flat piece of wood or other material used for a specific purpose

He used a wooden board

to enter a vehicle like a plane

It is time to board the plane

the food provided when you stay somewhere

The price includes room and board

a large number or amount

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a large number or amount

I have a lot of friends

to a great extent

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to a great extent

I miss you a lot

many times or often

He travels a lot

to become older

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to become older

Children grow up quickly

to become an adult

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to become an adult

I want to be a doctor when I grow up

to a certain limit or amount

The price can grow up to fifty dollars

to become an adult

I want to be a pilot when I grow up

a sudden event causing great damage or trouble

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a sudden event causing great damage or trouble

The earthquake was a disaster

extremely bad or unsuccessful

The event was a total disaster

hair that grows on a man's chin and cheeks

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hair that grows on a man's chin and cheeks

He has a long beard

a person who hides someone's real relationship or identity

He used his friend as a beard to hide his true relationship

to give off small flashes of light

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to give off small flashes of light

The stars twinkle in the sky

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 speak about a topic

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to speak about a topic

We need to talk about the plan

to highlight how extreme something is

Talk about a lucky break

to say something about a particular subject

They talked about the project

the earliest or initial form of something

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the earliest or initial form of something

This is the original version

new and different in a good way

His ideas are very original

a planned gathering of people

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a planned gathering of people

I have a meeting at ten

to bring or come together in one place

I have a meeting tomorrow

to come into contact with someone or something

I had a meeting with my friend

a planned gathering with someone

I have a meeting with my doctor

an event where people come together to talk

We have a meeting at ten o clock

unfair treatment of people based on their age

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unfair treatment of people based on their age

He experienced ageism at his job interview

the personification of death, often depicted as a cloaked skeleton with a scythe

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the personification of death, often depicted as a cloaked skeleton with a scythe

The grim reaper is often depicted as a skeleton with a scythe

very large in size or amount

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very large in size or amount

The building is massive

the first part of something

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the first part of something

This is the starting line

to begin something

He is starting a new job

being the first to begin an activity

We are in the starting group

moving from inside to outside a place

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moving from inside to outside a place

She ran out of the room

as a result of

I did it out of curiosity

to not include someone or something

They kept me out of the meeting

not having any more of something

We are out of sugar

coming from a place or source

I got the water out of the tap

taken from a group

Choose one out of these three

coming from within something

He came out of the room

not having something

We are out of bread

to move away from something

Please get out of my house

to not be part of something anymore

He is out of the team

to no longer have something

We are out of gas

not inside or part of something

She is out of the office

not inside a place

Stay out of the rain

to take something or someone from a place

Take the keys out of your pocket

to take something away from a person or place

They took the boy out of school

no longer having something

We are out of sugar for the tea

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 sweet frozen food made from milk

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a sweet frozen food made from milk

I love chocolate ice cream

a sweet, cold food made from milk or cream, sugar, and flavorings

I love to eat strawberry ice cream

a phrase used to introduce surprising news

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a phrase used to introduce surprising news

Guess what I got a job

to practice a skill again to improve it

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to practice a skill again to improve it

He needs to retrain his muscles

to teach someone new skills again

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to teach someone new skills again

They will retrain the staff

something that takes the place of another

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something that takes the place of another

I need a replacement for the broken part

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 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

a hard, shiny substance like iron or gold

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a hard, shiny substance like iron or gold

This spoon is made of metal

a type of loud, heavy rock music

She loves listening to metal

a hard, shiny substance like iron or gold

Gold is a valuable metal

a business unit that handles financial records

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a business unit that handles financial records

He works in the accounting department

the work of keeping and checking financial records

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the work of keeping and checking financial records

This company has a good accounting system

a detailed report of money received and spent

The manager asked for an accounting of the sales

the later part of a person's or animal's life

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the later part of a person's or animal's life

He enjoyed his old age in the countryside

the part of life when a person is old

He enjoys reading in his old age

the power to make impossible things happen

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the power to make impossible things happen

The ring has magic

the art of performing illusions

He knows some magic

relating to magic or having magic powers

It was a magic moment

the power to control events by mysterious forces

Magic is not real

a phrase used to wish someone success or a safe journey

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a phrase used to wish someone success or a safe journey

I wish you godspeed on your journey

to take place and affect someone

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to take place and affect someone

What happened to him

to do something without planning

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to do something without planning

I happened to meet him at the park

to do something without planning

I happened to meet him

to do something by chance

I happened to be there

to take place by chance

Such things happen to everyone

to do something without planning it

I happened to break the glass

to take place or affect someone/something

What happened to your car

to do something by chance

I happened to see him at the store

to be given something

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to be given something

I received a letter

to write down speech as text

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to write down speech as text

The secretary will transcribe the recording

to take place

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to take place

What happened?

to occur or come to pass

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to occur or come to pass

Something strange happened

to take place and affect someone

That happened to my friend

to have a particular opinion about someone or something

In scene

to have a particular opinion about someone or something

I find it easy

to officially state that something is true in a legal context

The jury found him guilty

to see or locate something

I found my keys

a response to a question

What is your find to the question

to request information

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to request information

She wanted to question him about the project

to express doubt about something

I question his honesty

being talked about or considered

This is the issue in question

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