Medium S4E2: English vocabulary

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

a book made by a school each year with photos, names, and memories of students and staff

the act of fastening something with a screw

used after a number to show that there are more of the same kind than the number mentioned

to start doing something with energy and enthusiasm

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

suddenly and without warning

to think you are seeing something that is not really there

used in the phrase into thin air to mean that something disappears completely or seems to vanish

to celebrate the start of something, especially a new year or season

to force someone or something to leave by chasing or pushing them away

very important and needing immediate attention

a file that gives basic information about a software program or project

a person whose whereabouts are unknown

likely to happen very soon

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to be in a romantic relationship with each other

the quality of being dependable and consistent

a strong, sharp taste or smell

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

to check or read something quickly

somewhat like; in a way similar to

a person who gives information, especially secretly

a place with ice or a smooth surface for skating or hockey

to make a group of people separate and go away

as; in the same way that

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

a situation in which the result is the opposite of what you would expect

the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

past tense and past participle of bed

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

done in a quiet, secret way

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

not tight or firm; loose

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

an official card or document that shows who someone is

the main part of a show, competition, or sports program

to tell someone officially or formally about something

to some extent; fairly

to attract or tempt someone or something, often by offering something appealing

to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration

a casual way to say goodbye

used to get someone's attention before saying something

a person or animal you feel sorry for

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

a polite way to say sorry or to ask someone to repeat something or let you pass

having a ring or rings around it

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

a very short period of time

a police car used for patrols

the sale and issuing of tickets

the act of sending something on to another place

supposed to; expected or required to do something

a casual way of saying that something is certain or agreed to

to join in singing a song that someone else is singing or playing

a vehicle with an engine that is used on roads

something that has a bad effect or causes trouble

completely the same; identical

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

to stop being drunk and become sober

later today, in the evening

to save money little by little for something you want to buy or do later

not drunk

at the right time, before it is too late

used to wish someone an enjoyable time

arriving or happening at the expected time

to intend or expect to do something

more correct or more suitable

the set of digits you use to call a particular phone