Popular Vine Compilation #94 [April 2015]

mom

US /mɑ:m/

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UK /mɒm/

noun
A slang term for mother

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happy

US /ˈhæpi/

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UK /ˈhæpi/

adjective
Feeling pleasure or joy; glad

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catch

US /kætʃ, kɛtʃ/

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UK /kætʃ/

noun
Amount of something that has been caught
A device for fastening something.
A person considered to be a good marriage partner.
Trick or something trying to deceive

verb
To stop something flying and hold it
To stop something and not let it go, e.g. animals
To contract or be infected with (an illness).
To get sick or get a disease from someone else
To find someone to do something, a task
To intercept and hold (something thrown, propelled, or falling).
To get stuck on or in something
To discover (someone) in the act of doing something wrong.
To be trapped so you can’t escape
To be able to understand what someone is saying

other
To contract or be infected with (a disease).
To intercept and hold (something thrown, propelled, or falling).
To capture or trap.
To hear and understand.

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dog

US /dɔ:g/

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UK /dɒg/

noun
Small 4-legged animal that barks kept as a pet

verb
(Of something bad) to follow someone closely

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friend

US /frɛnd/

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UK /frend/

noun
A state or country that is on good terms with another
Person who you like and enjoy being with

other
To add someone to a list of contacts on a social networking site

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like

US /laɪk/

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UK /laɪk/

preposition
Used as a filler; used to ad emphasis
In the manner of; as.
For example.
In a way similar to the way something is done
Having similar qualities to
Such as; for example

conjunction
In the same way that.
In the same way as

other
To find enjoyable; to approve of.
To indicate approval of (something posted on the Internet).
To be similar to.
To enjoy or approve of something or someone

adjective
Being equal in status or kind to something else
Similar; the same
Having similar qualities

adverb
Used as a filler word or to indicate approximation
For example

noun
A person or thing similar to another.
A person or thing that is equal or similar to another

verb
To find something pleasing; to prefer something
To want to

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smoke

US /smoʊk/

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UK /sməʊk/

noun
Grey gas from fires and cigarettes
Fog of air coming from e.g. a cigarette, fire

verb
To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
To add a taste to food by putting it near a fire
To breathe in through a cigarette, etc.

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tired

US /ˈtaɪərd/

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UK /ˈtaɪəd/

adjective
Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep

verb
To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest

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dollar

US /ˈdɑ:lə(r)/

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UK /ˈdɒlə(r)/

noun
A basic unit of money equal to 100 cent
A unit of currency used in the United States, Canada, Australia, and other countries.
Informal term for money or wealth.
A dollar is a small amount of money

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fat

US /fæt/

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UK /fæt/

noun
Amount beyond what is usual or necessary
Oily part of meat

adjective
Having too much weight for the body size
Bringing or having a large amount of money

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dance

US /dæns/

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UK /dɑ:ns/

noun
A series of steps and movements in time to music
A social event with dancing while music is playing

verb
To move your body rhythmically to music

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day

US /de/

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UK /deɪ/

noun
A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
The period of time when it is light outside
Person's name

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lose

US /luz/

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UK /lu:z/

other
To be defeated in a battle or war
To be unable to find something
To fail to take advantage of something
To become smaller in weight or size

verb
To be unable to keep in check or control something
To decrease in value or quantity (e.g. weight)
To stop having certain qualities or abilities
To stop having or being entitled to
To fail to win something that is being contested
To be unable to find something you once had
To be dependent on someone (used with 'not')

other
To fail to win a game or competition

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decide

US /dɪˈsaɪd/

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UK /dɪ'saɪd/

verb
to affect the result of something
To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
To make a legal judgment in court
To officially choose something after a legal process.

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bike

US /baɪk/

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UK /baɪk/

noun
2-wheeled vehicle ridden by pushing on foot pedals

verb
To ride a bicycle or motorbike

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text

US /tɛkst/

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UK /tekst/

other
To send someone a text message.

verb
To send a message by phone or other device

noun
Any form in which writing exists
The words of a song.
A short written message sent using a mobile phone.
Reading or audio passage, often a story or article
A book or other piece of writing, especially one used for study.
Written part of a book or other work

other
The main written material in a book, magazine, etc.

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grow

US /ɡro/

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UK /ɡrəʊ/

other
To become gradually.
To develop or increase in amount or degree.
To increase in size or develop.

other
To cultivate or raise plants.

verb
To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
To improve; to develop better skills over time
To develop and become bigger or taller over time

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puppy

US /ˈpʌpi/

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UK /ˈpʌpi/

noun
Very young dog (and some other animals)

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joke

US /dʒoʊk/

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UK /dʒəʊk/

noun
A funny or amusing statement
Something or someone not taken seriously

verb
To say or do things that are meant to be funny

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bomb

US /bɑm/

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UK /bɒm/

noun
An explosive device

verb
To attack with explosives
To fail or be completely unsuccessful

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invent

US /ɪnˈvɛnt/

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UK /ɪnˈvent/

verb
To create something such as a story or excuse
To create something useful for the first time

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scared

US

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UK

adjective
Frightened, afraid

verb
To become frightened
To make someone feel frightened or worried

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battle

US /ˈbætl/

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UK /'bætl/

noun
Military fight between armies
A sustained fight between organized armed forces.
Working hard to stop something; struggle

verb
To fight or struggle against someone or something
To work hard to stop something; struggle

other
To compete fiercely; contend.
To fight or struggle tenaciously to achieve something.

other
To fight against.

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beat

US /bit/

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UK /bi:t/

noun
An area patrolled by a police officer or other guard.
Regular movement or rhythm (e.g. heart or music)
A main accent or rhythmic unit in music.

other
To defeat (someone) in a game or competition.
To mix (ingredients) rapidly using a whisk, spoon, or mixer.
To strike (someone or something) repeatedly and violently.

verb
To move in regular motions in order to push blood
To hit someone or something repeatedly.
To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
To mix ingredients rapidly using a whisk or mixer.
To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
To make a rhythmic sound.
To play a drum
To pulsate or throb rhythmically.
To win against another person or team; defeat

other
(of a heart, drum, etc.) to make a rhythmic sound.

adjective
Very tired; exhausted.

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voice

US /vɔɪs/

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UK /vɔɪs/

noun
Ability to sing well
The sound output of a computer or other electronic device.
The form of a verb that indicates the relation between the subject and the action.
A part in a piece of music for a singer or instrument.
The right to express an opinion; a say in something.
Sound made when you speak or sing
Opinion; support; right to expression
The sound produced in a person's larynx and uttered through the mouth, as speech or song.

other
To express (something) in words.

verb
To express a thought or opinion, by using words

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chill

US /tʃɪl/

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UK /tʃɪl/

noun
State of being a little cold
Feeling of fear or being frightened
Slight cold or illness that makes you shake

verb
To make something cold, e.g. a drink
To become less tense about something

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recreation

US /ˌrɛkriˈeʃən/

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UK /ˌrekriˈeɪʃn/

noun
Activities done for pleasure or to relax

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impress

US /ɪmˈprɛs/

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UK /ɪm'pres/

other
To affect someone strongly, often with admiration or respect.
To try to create a positive image or feeling in someone's mind.
To emphasize or stress something to someone.
To force someone into military service.
To make a mark or indentation on a surface.
To make someone feel admiration and respect.
To stamp or mark something with a design or words.

verb
To make an emotional impact upon
To press into a soft material to make a pattern

noun
A mark or design made by stamping.

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gentleman

US /ˈdʒɛntlmən/

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UK /'dʒentlmən/

noun
Man who has good manners and is considerate
A polite way of referring to a group of men.
A polite form of address to a group of men.
A man who is polite, kind, and well-mannered.
A man of learning or accomplishment.
A man of good social position, especially one of wealth and leisure.
A polite form of address for a man, especially in formal situations.

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awkward

US /ˈɔkwəd/

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UK /ˈɔ:kwəd/

adjective
Causing embarrassment or trouble
Clumsy; ungainly.
Lacking smooth movement
Difficult to deal with; requiring tact.
Difficult to deal with
Causing or feeling embarrassment or difficulty.

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oxygen

US /ˈɑksɪdʒən/

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UK /'ɒksɪdʒən/

noun
A gas in the air that we need to breathe

other
A colorless, odorless, gaseous element essential for respiration and combustion.
Oxygen administered as a medical treatment.

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cute

US /kjut/

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UK /kju:t/

adjective
Attractive in a pretty or endearing way

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reality

US /riˈælɪti/

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UK /rɪ'ælətɪ/

noun
What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
A thing that is actually experienced or seen.

other
The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined.
The aggregate of all that is real or existent within a system, as opposed to that which is only ideal.
The true situation and circumstances of life.

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progression

US /prəˈɡrɛʃən/

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UK /prəˈgreʃn/

noun
Process of developing over time
The process of progressing or developing.

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blunt

US /blʌnt/

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UK /blʌnt/

adjective
Without a sharp edge or point
Speaking directly; without trying to be polite or kind
Having a worn-down edge or point; not sharp

verb
To make dull or lessen the sharpness of something

other
To make or become less sharp

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bae

US

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UK

noun
An acronym standing for 'before anyone else,' indicating someone's high priority in your life.
A term of endearment used for a romantic partner or someone you care about.

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tuba

US /ˈtu:bə/

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UK /ˈtju:bə/

noun
Lowest brass wind instrument

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thug

US /θʌɡ/

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UK /θʌg/

noun
Violent or aggressive person

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dank

US /dæŋk/

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UK /dæŋk/

adjective
(Of a place) cold, damp and unpleasant

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fleek

US

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UK

adjective
Perfectly done or styled; flawless, especially referring to eyebrows, makeup, or overall appearance.
Excellent, amazing, or stylish.

noun
Style, perfection, or a state of being impeccably put together.

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whipping

US /ˈhwɪpɪŋ, ˈwɪp-/

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UK /ˈwɪpɪŋ/

verb
To defeat thoroughly or easily
To beat with a type of long rope
To beat cream, eggs etc. so it gets more volume
Smart and fashionable
To take away something quickly

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graham

US /'greɪəm/

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UK /'greɪəm/

noun
A slightly sweet cracker made with graham flour.
A male given name of Scottish origin.
A Scottish surname, also used as a given name.

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omar

US

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UK

noun
A historical figure, often referring to Omar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph of Islam.
A male given name of Arabic origin.
An earth observation satellite.

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evan

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UK

noun
A male given name, a Welsh form of John.
A surname of Welsh origin.

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mason

US /ˈmesən/

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UK /ˈmeɪsn/

noun
Someone who is a builder, and builds using stone

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imma

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UK

other
Contraction of 'I'm going to'.

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gangster

US /ˈɡæŋstɚ/

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UK /ˈgæŋstə(r)/

noun
Member of a gang of violent criminals

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blaze

US /blez/

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UK /bleɪz/

verb
(Of a fire) to burn brightly
(Of the sun, etc.) to shine brightly
to make news or information widely known by telling people about it in a way they are sure to notice

noun
Bright light, as from a burning fire
a sudden show of very strong feeling

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lego

US /'leɡoʊ/

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UK /ˈlegəʊ/

noun
Child's plastic construction set

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chick

US /tʃɪk/

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UK /tʃɪk/

noun
A baby bird

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Exam Level

Level

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Level

mom

happy

catch

dog

friend

like

smoke

tired

dollar

fat

dance

day

lose

decide

bike

text

grow

puppy

joke

bomb

invent

scared

battle

beat

voice

chill

recreation

impress

gentleman

awkward

oxygen

cute

reality

progression

blunt

bae

tuba

thug

dank

fleek

whipping

graham

omar

evan

mason

imma

gangster

blaze

lego

chick