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Used to 🆚 Be Used to 🆚 Get Used to 🔹Used to = Something was true in the past, but it is not true now. Form: used to + base verb Key idea: Past habit or past situation that stopped. Examples: I used to live in Osaka. (I don’t live there now.) She used to play basketball. (She doesn’t anymore.) We used to eat out every weekend. 🧠 Think: “Before, yes. Now, no.” 🔹Be used to = Something feels normal or comfortable now. Form: be used to + noun / -ing verb Key idea: Already comfortable with it. Examples: I am used to living alone. He is used to the cold weather. They are used to waking up early. 🧠 Think: “This doesn’t bother me anymore.” 🔹Get used to = The process of becoming comfortable with something. Form: get used to + noun / -ing verb Key idea: Change over time → comfort later. Examples: I’m getting used to living alone. She got used to driving on the left side. You’ll get used to the noise soon. 🧠 Think: “It’s strange now, but not forever.” One Situation, All Three I used to hate spicy food. Now I am used to eating spicy food. At first, I had to get used to eating it.

Political Words 🔹President = The leader of a country (in some political systems), especially in a republic. Example: The president gave a speech about the economy. 🔹Vote = To choose a person or decision in an election. Example: Citizens vote to choose their leaders. 🔹Election = An event where people vote to select leaders or decide issues. Example: The election will take place next month. 🔹Politician = A person who works in politics, often elected to government. Example: The politician promised to improve education. 🔹Campaign = Organized activities to win an election (speeches, ads, events). Example: She traveled across the country for her campaign. 🔹Debate = A formal discussion where people express different opinions. Example: The candidates had a debate on television. 🔹Supreme Court = The highest court in a country that makes final legal decisions. Example: The Supreme Court made an important ruling. 🔹Constitution = The basic laws and principles that govern a country. Example: The Constitution protects citizens’ rights. 🔹Government = The group of people who run and manage a country. Example: The government introduced a new policy. 🔹Democracy = A system where people have the power to choose their leaders. Example: In a democracy, people can vote freely. 🔹Congress = A group of elected lawmakers who create laws (e.g., in the U.S.). Example: Congress passed a new law yesterday. 🔹Protest = A public action where people show disagreement with something. Example: People gathered to protest against the new law.

To Call It Quits = to stop doing something and decide not to continue, usually because it’s no longer working, enjoyable, or worth the effort It can be used for relationships, jobs, arguments, games, or any ongoing activity. *It often implies a clear, final decision rather than a temporary break. Examples: After arguing nonstop for months, they finally called it quits and ended the relationship. We’d been hiking for hours, so when it started raining, we called it quits and headed home. He tried fixing the old computer all afternoon, but eventually he called it quits and bought a new one.

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Phrases Related to Food, Eating, and Hunger 🔹I’m ravenous = you are extremely hungry, often after not eating for a long time or after a lot of activity. 🔹Grab a bite = to eat something quickly, usually a small or informal meal. 🔹Eat out This means to eat at a restaurant, not at home. 🔹Order in = to have food delivered to your home, instead of going out to eat. 🔹Comfort food = simple, familiar food that makes you feel good emotionally, often reminding you of home or childhood. 🔹Leftovers = food that was not eaten during a meal and saved to eat later. 🔹Finger-licking good = the food is very delicious, so tasty you want to lick your fingers afterward. 🔹Light bite = a small meal or snack that is not heavy or filling. 🔹Hearty meal = a large, filling meal that gives you a lot of energy and makes you feel full. 🔹Tuck in 🇬🇧/ Dig in 🇺🇸 = something you say to invite people to start eating, similar to “Let’s eat!”

Positions *The 'K' in "kneeling" is silent, so it is pronounced as nee·luhng.

Food Texture 🔹Crunchy = Makes a loud sound when eaten (example: a rice krispies-style bar or similar crunchy snack) 🔹Fluffy = Light and airy (example: a split biscuit/scone) 🔹Creamy = Smooth and rich in texture (example: a spoonful of something like mayonnaise, custard, or whipped cream) 🔹Gooey = Soft, sticky, and stretchy (example: a chocolate chip cookie with melted chocolate pulling apart) 🔹Crumbly = Breaks into small pieces easily (example: a broken biscuit/scone showing flaky layers) 🔹Velvety = Soft, smooth, luxurious (example: a scoop of rich ice cream, like raspberry sorbet) 🔹Firm = Holds its shape; not too soft (example: a cube of tofu) 🔹Sticky = Clings to fingers or mouth (example: a clump of sticky rice picked up with chopsticks) 🔹Tender = Soft and easy to chew (example: a piece of tender cooked meat, like braised beef)

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To Look After = to take care of someone or something, especially by protecting them, helping them, or being responsible for them *It often implies ongoing responsibility, not just a single action. Examples: She looks after her younger brother while their parents are at work. Could you look after my cat while I’m on vacation? The nurse looks after the patients during the night shift.

Action Verbs 🔹 Snatch = Take something very quickly and often suddenly (sometimes secretly or aggressively). Example: She snatched the phone out of his hand before he could text. 🔹Grab = Take hold of something quickly or firmly. Example: He grabbed his backpack and ran out the door. 🔹Clutch = Hold something very tightly, often because of fear, urgency, or emotion. Example: The child clutched her teddy bear during the storm. 🔹Shove = Push something or someone roughly or with force. Example: He shoved the box into the corner of the room. 🔹Thrust = Push something forward suddenly and forcefully (more controlled/intentional than “shove”). Example: She thrust the key into the lock and opened the door. 🔹Fling = Throw something quickly and with force, often carelessly. Example: He flung his jacket onto the chair. 🔹Hurl = Throw something with a lot of strength and force (stronger than “fling”). Example: The player hurled the ball across the field. 🔹Toss = Throw something lightly or casually. Example: She tossed me the keys from across the room. 🔹Jerk = Move something suddenly with a quick, sharp motion. Example: He jerked his hand away from the hot stove. 🔹Yank = Pull something hard and suddenly. Example: She yanked the rope to ring the bell. 🔹Drag = Pull something along a surface, usually with effort. Example: He dragged the heavy suitcase across the floor. 🔹Lunge = Move forward suddenly and aggressively. Example: The cat lunged at the toy mouse.

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Different Levels of Rain 🔹Mist = Extremely fine water droplets floating in the air; feels damp rather than wet. Example: A cool mist hung over the field in the early morning. 🔹Sprinkle = A very small amount of rain that falls briefly; barely enough to matter. Example: There was just a quick sprinkle, so we didn’t cancel the game. 🔹Drizzle = Very light rain with tiny droplets that fall steadily. Example: It was drizzling all afternoon, leaving the streets slightly wet. 🔹Light Rain = Steady rain, but gentle and not intense. Example: Light rain fell throughout the morning, perfect for a quiet walk. 🔹Showers = Rain that starts and stops suddenly, often in short bursts. Example: Scattered showers passed through the area during the afternoon. 🔹Moderate Rain = Continuous rain that is clearly noticeable but not extreme. Example: Moderate rain slowed traffic on the highway. 🔹Heavy Rain = Strong, steady rain with large drops and reduced visibility. Example: Heavy rain soaked everyone who forgot an umbrella. 🔹Downpour = Very heavy rain that falls intensely, usually for a short time. Example: A sudden downpour flooded the streets within minutes. 🔹Torrential Rain = Extremely heavy rain with a serious risk of flooding. Example: Torrential rain caused rivers to overflow and roads to close.

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Types of Lies 🔹White Lie = A small, harmless lie told to avoid hurting someone’s feelings or to be polite. Example: “I love the gift!” she said, even though it wasn’t her style. 🔹Exaggeration = Stretching the truth by making something seem bigger, better, worse, or more dramatic than it really is. Example: “I waited a thousand years for the bus,” he complained. 🔹Half-Truth = Telling only part of the truth while hiding important details, which leads others to a false conclusion. Example: “Yes, I finished the report,” he said, leaving out that it was unfinished and full of errors. 🔹Fabrication = Completely making something up that never happened. Example: She fabricated an excuse about a family emergency to skip work. 🔹Omission = Leaving out key information on purpose so the truth is distorted. Example: He mentioned passing the test but omitted the fact that he barely passed. 🔹Bluff = Pretending to have more ability, confidence, or power than you actually do, often to intimidate or impress. Example: He bluffed during the meeting, acting like he understood the project when he didn’t. 🔹Cover-Up = Hiding a mistake, wrongdoing, or failure to avoid blame or consequences. Example: The company attempted a cover-up after discovering the data breach. 🔹Self-Deception = Lying to yourself to avoid an uncomfortable truth. Example: She told herself she was happy at her job, even though she dreaded going every day. 🔹Gaslighting = Manipulating someone into doubting their own memory, perception, or sanity. Example: He gaslighted her by insisting the argument never happened, even though she clearly remembered it.

Toxic Personality Traits 🔹 Manipulative = Controls others for personal gain. Example: She pretends to be upset just to make others agree with her. 🔹Narcissistic = Extremely self-obsessed; lacks empathy. Example: He only talks about his achievements and ignores everyone else’s feelings. 🔹Vindictive = Seeks revenge. Example: She spread rumors because someone criticized her. 🔹 Jealous = Resents others’ success. Example: He becomes cold whenever his friend gets praised. 🔹Controlling = Dominates people or situations. Example: She decides what everyone should do and gets angry if they disagree. 🔹 Deceitful = Habitually dishonest. Example: He lies about small things even when there’s no need. 🔹 Arrogant = Acts superior to others. Example: She refuses to listen because she thinks she’s always right. 🔹Passive-Aggressive = Expresses anger indirectly. Example: He says, “Fine, whatever,” but keeps making sarcastic comments. 🔹 Gaslighting = Makes others doubt their reality. Example: She says, “You’re imagining things,” even when the truth is clear.

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Intermediate Verbs 🔹Pour = to make a liquid flow from one container to another Example: She poured water into the glass. 🔹Sprinkle = to drop small amounts of something lightly over a surface Example: Sprinkle some salt on the fries. 🔹Scoop = to lift or remove something using a spoon or scooper Example: He scooped ice cream into the bowl. 🔹Whisk = to beat or mix quickly using a whisk Example: Whisk the eggs until smooth. 🔹Grate = to rub food against a grater to make small pieces Example: Grate the cheese over the pasta. 🔹Slice = to cut something into thin pieces Example: Slice the bread carefully. 🔹Peel = to remove the skin or outer layer of something Example: Peel the banana before eating it. 🔹Stir = to mix by moving a spoon or tool around in a liquid or mixture Example: Stir the soup slowly. 🔹Flip = to turn something over quickly Example: Flip the pancake when bubbles appear. 🔹Squeeze = to press something firmly to force liquid out Example: Squeeze toothpaste onto the brush. 🔹Wring = to twist something tightly to remove liquid Example: Wring out the wet towel. 🔹Twist = to turn something using your hands Example: Twist the lid to open the jar.

Picked apart = to examine or criticize something very carefully, often focusing on small details or flaws. *It usually has a negative feeling, like someone is being overly critical. Simple idea: You look at something → find every little problem → criticize it = “pick it apart.” Examples: The teacher picked apart my essay and corrected every mistake. The critics picked apart the movie for its weak plot. She felt upset because her presentation was picked apart by her coworkers.