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096. Formal and Informal Words 2

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technology
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telly
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magazine
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advertisement
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paper
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mobile phone
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to telephone
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to phone
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refrigerator
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veterinary
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celebrity
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cuppa
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nerd
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geek
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nosh
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grub
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shrink
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cop
cop
noun
c
k
o
ɑ
p
p
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someone who works as one of the members of a police force

loo
loo
noun
l
l
oo
u

a toilet or bathroom

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quid
quid
noun
q
k
u
w
i
ɪ
d
d

the currency of the United Kingdom, equivalent to one hundred pence

bike
bike
noun
b
b
i
k
k
e

a vehicle that has two wheels and moves when we push its pedals with our feet

Tube
Tube
noun
t
t
u
u:
b
b
e

a railway that operates underground, typically in a city

Dialectbritish flagBritish
subwayamerican flagAmerican

Grammatical Information:

proper noun
nick
noun
n
n
i
ɪ
ck
k

(British slang) a prison

cab
cab
noun
c
k
a
æ
b
b

a vehicle, typically with a driver for hire, used to transport passengers to their destinations in exchange for an amount of money

What is a "cab"?

A cab is a vehicle used for transporting passengers to various destinations for a set price. It can be stopped on the street or booked in advance. Cabs are driven by professional drivers and are often used for short trips when other forms of transportation are not practical. The vehicle is usually marked with a sign to show it is ready for passengers. Cabs offer a quick and convenient way for people to travel from one location to another.

laboratory
laboratory
noun
l
l
a
æ
b
b
o
r
r
a
ə
t
t
o
ɔ
r
r
y
i

a place where people do scientific experiments, manufacture drugs, etc.

What is a "laboratory"?

A laboratory is a controlled environment where scientific experiments, research, and practical learning activities are conducted. It is equipped with tools, instruments, and materials needed for conducting tests, measurements, or experiments. Laboratories are commonly found in schools, colleges, and universities, especially in subjects such as science, chemistry, biology, and physics. They allow students and researchers to apply theoretical knowledge in hands-on experiments, fostering a deeper understanding of scientific principles and processes.

technology
technology
noun
t
t
e
ɛ
ch
k
n
n
o
ɑ
l
l
o
ə
g
ʤ
y
i

the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry

telly
telly
noun
t
t
e
ɛ
ll
l
y
i
Informal

used to refer to a television set

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magazine
magazine
noun
m
m
a
æ
g
g
a
ə
z
z
i
i:
n
n
e

a colorful thin book that has news, pictures, and stories about different things like fashion, sports, and animals, usually issued weekly or monthly

What is a "magazine"?

A magazine is a regularly published publication that contains a collection of articles, features, photographs, and advertisements on various topics. Magazines are typically released weekly, monthly, or quarterly and are designed to be read over a short period. They often focus on specific subjects, such as fashion, technology, news, entertainment, sports, or hobbies, and are available in both print and digital formats. Magazines aim to provide timely and engaging content to keep readers informed and entertained.

advertisement
noun
a
æ
d
d
v
v
e
ɜ
r
r
t
t
i
ɪ
s
z
e
m
m
e
ə
n
n
t
t

any movie, picture, note, etc. designed to promote products or services to the public

paper
paper
noun
p
p
a
p
p
e
ɜ
r
r

a set of large sheets of paper containing news, articles, etc., printed and distributed on a daily or weekly basis

mobile phone
mobile phone
noun
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/mˈoʊbəl fˈoʊn/

a cellular phone or cell phone; ‌a phone without any wires and with access to a cellular radio system that we can carry with us and use anywhere

Dialectbritish flagBritish
cell phoneamerican flagAmerican

Grammatical Information:

compound noun
to telephone
to telephone
Verb
t
t
e
ɛ
l
l
e
ə
ph
f
o
n
n
e

to communicate with someone using a telephone

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to phone
to phone
Verb
ph
f
o
n
n
e

to make a phone call or try to reach someone on the phone

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callamerican flagAmerican

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transitive
refrigerator
refrigerator
noun
r
r
e
ɪ
f
f
r
r
i
ɪ
g
ʤ
e
ə
r
r
a
t
t
o
ə
r
r

an electrical equipment used to keep food and drinks cool and fresh

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veterinary
veterinary
noun
v
v
e
ɛ
t
t
e
r
r
i
ə
n
n
a
ɛ
r
r
y
i

a doctor who practices veterinary medicine

celebrity
celebrity
noun
c
s
e
ə
l
l
e
ɛ
b
b
r
r
i
ɪ
t
t
y
i

someone who is known by a lot of people, especially in entertainment business

cuppa
noun
c
k
u
ʌ
pp
p
a
ə

a cup of tea

nerd
noun
n
n
e
ɜ
r
r
d
d

a student who is often perceived as socially awkward or overly studious, and may be subject to ridicule by their peers

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Who is a "nerd"?

A nerd is a student who is often seen as socially awkward or overly focused on their studies or specific interests, such as academics, technology, or science. This person may spend a lot of time studying or engaging in activities that are considered less popular among their peers. As a result, they may be subject to ridicule or teasing from others. While the term has historically been used in a negative way, it can also refer to someone with deep knowledge or expertise in a particular area.

geek
geek
noun
g
g
ee
i
k
k

an individual who lacks social skills and is unusual, boring, or awkward

nosh
noun
n
n
o
ɑ:
sh
ʃ

a light snack or bite to eat, especially one enjoyed casually

grub
noun
g
g
r
r
u
ə
b
b
Informal

basic and hearty food

moolah
moolah
noun
m
m
oo
u:
l
l
a
ə
h

a slang term for cash or money, often used informally

quack
noun
q
k
u
w
a
æ
ck
k

an untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical advice

shrink
shrink
noun
sh
ʃ
r
r
i
ɪ
n
n
k
k

a physician who specializes in psychiatry

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