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26 English words with meanings: deal with, disturb, excuse n, get stuck get, handle v… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…

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Word list

  1. deal with /di:l wɪð/ (phrase) — to take care of a problem or situation
    Example: I need to deal with this problem now.
    Synonyms: handle, manage, take care of
  2. disturb /dɪ'stɜ:rb/ (verb) — to interrupt someone or make them stop what they are doing
    Example: Please do not disturb me.
    Synonyms: interrupt, bother, trouble
  3. excuse n /ɪk'skju:s/ (noun) — a reason given to explain a mistake or absence
    Example: He made an excuse for missing class.
    Synonyms: reason, explanation, pretext
  4. get stuck get /ɡet stʌk/ (phrase) — to be unable to continue because of a problem
    Example: The box got stuck in the door.
    Synonyms: be trapped, be blocked
  5. handle v /'hændl/ (verb) — to control or deal with something successfully
    Example: Can you handle this task for me?
    Synonyms: manage, deal with, control
  6. make sth up /meɪk ʌp/ (phrase) — to invent a story, excuse, or answer
    Example: He made up an excuse for being late.
    Synonyms: invent, fabricate, create
  7. miss [avoid] /mɪs/ (verb) — to fail to hit or catch something
    Example: He missed the ball and fell down.
    Synonyms: avoid, bypass, escape
  8. out of order /aʊt əv 'ɔ:rdər/ (phrase) — not working properly
    Example: The elevator is out of order.
    Synonyms: broken, not working
  9. replace /rɪ'pleɪs/ (verb) — to give something new for something old or broken
    Example: We need to replace the old chair.
    Synonyms: swap, substitute, renew
  10. situation /,sɪtʃu'eɪʃən/ (noun) — the set of conditions or events around a person or event
    Example: The situation is getting better.
    Synonyms: circumstance, condition, state
  11. solution /sə'lu:ʃən/ (noun) — a way to deal with a problem and end it
    Example: We need a solution to this problem.
    Synonyms: answer, fix
  12. something wrong with /'sʌmθɪŋ rɔ:ŋ wɪð/ (phrase) — having a problem or fault
    Example: There is something wrong with my phone.
    Synonyms: broken, faulty, not working
  13. sort sth out /sɔ:rt aʊt/ (verb) — to find a solution to a problem or confusion
    Example: We need to sort out this problem.
    Synonyms: solve, fix
  14. stupidity /stu:'pɪdɪti/ (noun) — the quality of acting without good sense
    Example: His stupidity caused a lot of trouble.
    Synonyms: foolishness, lack of sense, ignorance
  15. take action /teɪk 'ækʃən/ (phrase) — to do something to deal with a problem
    Example: The government must take action now.
    Synonyms: act, do something
  16. tear v /teər/ (verb) — to pull something apart
    Example: Please tear the paper into two pieces.
    Synonyms: rip, pull apart, split
  17. the thing is /ðə θɪŋ ɪz/ (phrase) — used to introduce the main point or problem.
    Example: The thing is, we are out of time.
    Synonyms: the point is, the problem is, the issue is
  18. tip [advice] /tɪp/ (noun) — a helpful piece of advice
    Example: She gave me a helpful tip for studying.
    Synonyms: advice, hint, suggestion
  19. unnecessary /,ʌn'nesəsəri/ (adjective) — not needed or not useful
    Example: That's an unnecessary risk.
    Synonyms: unneeded, unwarranted
  20. use n /ju:s/ (noun) — the act of using something, or a purpose for something
    Example: This tool has many uses.
    Synonyms: purpose, function, application
  21. use v /ju:z/ (verb) — to do something with a tool, object, or method for a purpose
    Example: I use this app every day.
    Synonyms: employ, utilize, apply
  22. useful /'ju:sfəl/ (adjective) — helpful and able to be used well
    Example: This app is very useful.
    Synonyms: helpful, practical, handy
  23. useless /'ju:sləs/ (adjective) — not helpful or able to do what is needed
    Example: That broken key is useless.
    Synonyms: worthless, ineffective, futile
  24. wait and see /weɪt ænd si:/ (phrase) — to delay action until more is known
    Example: Let's wait and see what happens.
    Synonyms: hold off, be patient
  25. What does that involve? /wʌt dʌz ðæt ɪn'vɒlv/ (phrase) — what does it require or include
    Example: What does that involve for us?
    Synonyms: What does that include?, What is required?, What does that mean?
  26. work sth out /wɜrk aʊt/ (phrase) — to find an answer or solve a problem
    Example: Can you work out this problem?
    Synonyms: solve, figure out

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