English vocabulary Unit 5

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to bring up

/bɹˈɪŋ ˈʌp/

verb

to look after a child until they reach maturity

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to take off

/tˈeɪk ˈɔf/

verb

to become famous and successful in a sudden and rapid manner

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to drop off

/dɹˈɑːp ˈɔf/

verb

to take a person or thing to a predetermined location and leave afterwards

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to get over

/ɡɛt ˈoʊvɚ/

verb

to cross a physical barrier, such as a wall, fence, or obstacle

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to turn off

/tˈɜːn ˈɔf/

verb

to cause a machine, device, or equipment to stop operating, typically by pushing a button or turning a key

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to fill out

/fˈɪl ˈaʊt/

verb

to complete an official form or document by writing information on it

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to try on

/tɹˈaɪ ˈɑːn/

verb

to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and how it looks

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to look up

/lˈʊk ˈʌp/

verb

to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.

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to look after

/lˈʊk ˈæftɚ/

verb

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

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to go over

/ɡˌoʊ ˈoʊvɚ/

verb

to thoroughly review, examine, or check something

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to take after

/tˈeɪk ˈæftɚ/

verb

to choose someone as an example and follow their behavior or choices

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to pick up

/pˈɪk ˈʌp/

verb

to take and lift something or someone up

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to get on

/ɡɛt ˈɑːn/

verb

to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.

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to give up

/ɡˈɪv ˈʌp/

verb

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

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to get through

/ɡɛt θɹˈuː/

verb

to succeed in passing or enduring a difficult experience or period

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to change one's mind

phrase

to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

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to pay attention to sb/sth

phrase

to carefully watch, consider, or listen to someone or something

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to have a good time

phrase

to experience a pleasurable or enjoyable event or activity

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to moan

/ˈmoʊn/

verb

to make a low sound that often expresses pain, grief, or disappointment

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to make sure

phrase

to take steps to ensure if something is correct, safe, or properly arranged

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to lose

/ˈɫuz/

verb

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

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patience

/ˈpeɪʃəns/

noun

the tolerance to accept things that are difficult or annoying without expressing complaint or anger

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to do one's bit / part

phrase

to fulfill one's share of responsibilities

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to giggle

/ˈɡɪɡəɫ/

verb

to laugh in a foolish way and with catching short breaths as a result of nervousness or embarrassment

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to soak

/ˈsoʊk/

verb

to make someone or something extremely wet

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to die down

/dˈaɪ dˈaʊn/

verb

to gradually decrease in intensity, volume, or activity

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to devote

/dɪˈvoʊt/

verb

to assign something, such as resources or funds, to a particular purpose or use

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stuff

/ˈstəf/

noun

things that we cannot or do not need to name when we are talking about them

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to keep an eye on sb/sth

phrase

to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe

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chore

/ˈtʃɔɹ/

noun

a task, especially a household one, that is done regularly

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priority

/pɹaɪˈɔɹəti/

noun

the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others

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to drive sb crazy / mad / insane / nuts

phrase

to do something that makes someone extremely upset, annoyed, or angry

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do not ask me

sentence

used to refuse or decline to provide an answer or explanation to a question, often because the person being asked does not know the answer

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