Act
verb (Behave)
to behave in the stated way & do something
- We have to be ready to act very fast.
- Two men were acting suspiciously in the car park
Attend
V. Attend (Be Present)
means either going to something or caring for someone & Notice
- To be present at: To go to an event, meeting, class, etc.
Example: “I will attend the meeting tomorrow.”
To take care of or look after: To focus on or help someone or something.
Example: “Doctors attend to the patients in the hospital.”
To pay attention to: To focus or listen carefully to something.
Example: “Please attend to what the speaker is saying.”
Climb
V. means to go upward, especially by using your hands and feet
When something climbs, it increases in value or amount.
- He climbed until he reached the summit.
- The FA Cup Final’s audience climbed to 12.3 million.
Figure Out
Figure out” is an informal phrasal verb in English that means to understand or solve something by thinking, analyzing, or working through it. It is often used when someone comes to understand the answer to a problem or discovers how to do something after giving it thought or investigation.
For example:
“I need to figure out how to fix my computer.”
“We finally figured out the solution to the puzzle.”
In summary, “figure out” means to find an answer or solve a problem by using reasoning or effort.
Carry Out
To complete whatever it is you were told to do.
means to perform, execute, or complete a task or action. It refers to putting a plan, idea, or order into practice.
Police say they believe nationalists carried out the attacks.
To take something away from a place (physically moving):
Example: “He carried out the trash.”
Meaning: To physically take something from one place to another.
To remove someone from a location (usually by force or due to necessity):
Example: “He was carried out of the building on a stretcher.”
Meaning: Someone was physically taken out, often due to injury or other circumstances.
Remain
to stay in the same place or in the same condition
- The doctor ordered him to remain in bed for a few days.
- Most commentators expect the basic tax rate to remain at 25 percent.
Getting (get)
To receive or obtain & buy or earn something
- He went to the shop to get some milk.
- UK I think she gets about £40,000 a year.
To reach or arrive at a particular place
- If you get to the restaurant before us, just wait at the bar.
To understand or grasp
“I am getting what you’re saying.” (Here, it means understanding what the person is saying.)
Reach
To extend or stretch out (physically):
Example: “He reached for the book on the top shelf.” (Here, it means extending your arm to grab something.)
To arrive at a destination:
Example: “We reached the city after a long drive.” (In this case, “reach” means arriving at the city.)
To achieve or attain a goal:
Example: “She reached her goal of running a marathon.” (Here, “reach” means achieving or attaining a goal.)
To communicate or connect with someone:
Example: “You can reach me by phone if you have any questions.” (In this case, “reach” means getting in touch or communicating with someone.)
To influence or affect:
Example: “The advertisement reached a wide audience.” (Here, “reach” refers to influencing or connecting with many people.)
Borrow
verb (RECEIVE) & to get or receive something from someone with the intention of giving it back after a period of time
- I had to borrow a pen from the invigilator to do the exam.
- Can I borrow £100 from you until next week?
Lend
Verb (GIVE) & to give something to someone for a short period of time, expecting it to be given back:
- She doesn’t like lending her books.
- If you need a coat I can lend you one/lend one to you.
Afford
verb (HAVE ENOUGH) & to be able to buy or do something because you have enough money or time:
I don’t know how he can afford a new car on his salary.
Measure
Verb (SIZE) & to discover the exact size or amount of something:
- Will the table fit in here?” “I don’t know - let’s measure it.
- This machine measures your heart rate.
Queue
Name & A line of people, usually standing or in cars, waiting for something, or a lot of people who want something:
- Are you in the queue for tickets?
- There was a long queue of traffic stretching down the road.
- If you want tickets you’ll have to join the queue.
Rough
adj (No Smooth)
not even or smooth, often because of being in bad condition:
- It was a rough mountain road, full of stones and huge holes.
not exact or detailed:
- She made a rough estimate/calculation of the likely cost.
- The tests are a rough guide to students’ progress.
Narrow
Adj & (SMALL WIDTH)
having a small distance from one side to the other, especially in comparison with the length
- The little village has very narrow streets.
Brief
adjective (SHORT IN TIME) & lasting only a short time or containing few words:
- His acceptance speech was mercifully brief.
- I had a brief look at her report before the meeting.
synonyms
(Short & Quick & Momentary)
Interrupt
verb (STOP SPEAKING) & to stop a person from speaking for a short period by something you say or do
– Please feel free to interrupt me if you don’t understand anything.
- Please go on with what you’re doing and don’t let us interrupt you.
to stop something from happening for a short period
- We had to interrupt our trip when we heard John’s mother had had an accident.
Ancient
of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time:
- ancient civilizations/rights/laws
- ancient monuments/ruins/woodlands
- the ancient kingdoms of Mexico
- People have lived in this valley since ancient times.
Gather
verb (COLLECT) & to collect several things, often from different places or people:
- I went to several libraries to gather information about the plans.
- We gathered blueberries from the bushes.
To increase or accumulate: To gradually gain or accumulate something like strength, speed, or momentum.
- The bicycle gathered speed as it went down the hill.
To infer or conclude: To understand or conclude something based on the information available.
Example: From what I gather, they are planning to move.
Accurate
Adj & Correct, exact, and without any mistakes & Precise
- We hope to become more accurate in predicting earthquakes.
Bargain
something on sale at a lower price than its true value & Good Deal
- The sales had started and the bargain hunters (= people looking for things at a low price) were out in force.
Or
an agreement between two people or groups in which each promises to do something in exchange for something else:
- “I’ll clean the kitchen if you clean the car.” “OK, it’s a bargain.”
Compliment
Noun & a remark that expresses approval, admiration, or respect
- Are you fishing for (= trying to get) compliments?
an action that expresses approval or respect:
Thank you so much for your help - I hope one day I’ll be able to return/repay the compliment (= do something good for you).
Distant
Ajd & Not Close far away in space or time:
- She dreamed of traveling to distant lands.
- We could hear the sound of distant thunder.
Evidence
Noun & facts, information, documents, etc. that give reason to believe that something is true:
evidence of The police have found no evidence of a terrorist link with the murder.
There is no scientific evidence to suggest that underwater births are dangerous.
Is there any scientific evidence that a person’s character is reflected in their handwriting?
