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    appropriate

    US /əˈpropriɪt/

    ・

    UK /ə'prəʊprɪət/

    A2TOEIC
    adj.AdjectiveRight or suitable for some situation or purpose
    Is it appropriate to wear shorts to a wedding?
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo set aside money for a specific later purpose
    The pub's management appropriated the money to purchase refrigerators for drinks
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo take (money or goods) without permission
    He would illegally appropriate company money to his bank account, but the police caught him

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    How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28

    10:46How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28
    • A warning: This episode of Crash Course Philosophy contains language that may be upsetting for some viewers and may not be appropriate for viewing in certain settings.

      A warning: This episode of Crash Course Philosophy contains language that may be upsetting for some viewers and may not be appropriate for viewing in certain settings.

    • A warning: this episode of Crash Course Philosophy contains language that may be upsetting for some viewers and may not be appropriate for viewing in certain settings.

      A warning: this episode of Crash Course Philosophy contains language that may be upsetting for some viewers and may not be appropriate for viewing in certain settings.

    B1

    #AskGaryVee Episode 72: Casey Neistat on Applying to College & How to Focus on Goals

    22:22#AskGaryVee Episode 72: Casey Neistat on Applying to College & How to Focus on Goals
    • I just think it's a learning curve, a very steep learning curve, to understand when no is appropriate and when yes is appropriate.

      I just think it's a learning curve, a very steep learning curve, to understand when no is appropriate and when yes is appropriate.

    • I think there's a lot of people that default my dad's opening words are, "Hey, Dad, no." I was going to say, "How was your day?" No is not appropriate.

      I think there's a lot of people that default my dad's opening words are, "Hey, Dad, no." I was going to say, "How was your day?" No is not appropriate.

    A2

    Knight

    40:16Knight
    • a degree of knighthood. He receives the insignia of his honour and may place the appropriate

      a degree of knighthood. He receives the insignia of his honour and may place the appropriate

    B2

    How airplane legroom got so tight

    09:15How airplane legroom got so tight
    • There's actually an appropriate amount of space.

      There's actually an appropriate amount of space.

    B1

    How To Say Sorry For Hurting Someone You Love

    06:20How To Say Sorry For Hurting Someone You Love
    • So, acknowledging that, what can we do to make an appropriate apology?

      So, acknowledging that, what can we do to make an appropriate apology?

    • Tip number 5. When it's appropriate, offer to share what you have learned or what your commitment is moving forward.

      Tip number 5. When it's appropriate, offer to share what you have learned or what your commitment is moving forward.

    A2

    How to Get Good at Small Talk, and Even Enjoy It

    10:25How to Get Good at Small Talk, and Even Enjoy It
    • When you first get into a small talk situation, I think we need to establish appropriate goals.

      When you first get into a small talk situation, I think we need to establish appropriate goals.

    • But really, what reflects best on your competence is an appropriate response.

      But really, what reflects best on your competence is an appropriate response.

    A2

    Everything We Know So Far About The Diddy Allegations

    09:43Everything We Know So Far About The Diddy Allegations
    • Diddy's attorney, Shawn Holley, stated in a filing, "We have overwhelming, indisputable proof that his claims are complete lies. We will address these outlandish allegations in court and take all appropriate action against those who make them."

      Diddy's attorney, Shawn Holley, stated in a filing, "We have overwhelming, indisputable proof that his claims are complete lies. We will address these outlandish allegations in court and take all appropriate action against those who make them."

    • these outlandish allegations in court and take all  appropriate action against those who make them."

      these outlandish allegations in court and take all  appropriate action against those who make them."

    B2

    You Will Never Be Able To Change A Man. Monique Marvez

    10:13You Will Never Be Able To Change A Man. Monique Marvez
    • Because when I meet somebody, and I'm very hopeful that now that I'm getting out and whatnot, that I'll meet a nice age-appropriate man.

      Because when I meet somebody, and I'm very hopeful that now that I'm getting out and whatnot, that I'll meet a nice age-appropriate man.

    • I know that men don't have age-appropriate, they have prison, no prison, but I would like to meet a man close to my age because prior to the Rona, I was dating little dudes.

      I know that men don't have age-appropriate, they have prison, no prison, but I would like to meet a man close to my age because prior to the Rona, I was dating little dudes.

    A2

    Funny Video- SpongeBob Squarepants, Fail Toy

    02:44Funny Video- SpongeBob Squarepants, Fail Toy
    • If this is appropriate they may as well make some Scooby Lube. ( Pun of USA Animated Cartoon Called Scooby Doo).

      If this is appropriate they may as well make some Scooby Lube. ( Pun of USA Animated Cartoon Called Scooby Doo).

    • Um, but hey, if this is appropriate, they may as well make some Scooby Loooooooooooooooooooooob!

      Um, but hey, if this is appropriate, they may as well make some Scooby Loooooooooooooooooooooob!

    B2

    Phases of Meiosis

    27:23Phases of Meiosis
    • So let's say I have so this is the one let me do it in appropriate colors.

      So let's say I have so this is the one let me do it in appropriate colors.

    • So let's say I have--let me do it in appropriate colors.

      So let's say I have--let me do it in appropriate colors.

    B1