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Social life and celebrations – English vocabulary

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26 English words with meanings: anniversary, appointment, birthday card, bring sb luck, celebrate… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking…

Part of the learning path: Vocabulary in Daily Life - Pre-intermediate and intermediate

Word list

  1. anniversary /,ænɪ'vɜ:rsəri/ (noun) — the yearly date of a special past event
    Example: Today is their wedding anniversary.
    Synonyms: commemoration, yearly date, jubilee
  2. appointment /ə'pɔɪntmənt/ (noun) — a planned meeting at a set time
    Example: I have an appointment with the doctor.
    Synonyms: meeting, booking
  3. birthday card /'bɜrθdeɪ kɑrd/ (noun) — a card given to someone on their birthday
    Example: I bought a birthday card for my sister.
    Synonyms: greeting card, birthday greeting
  4. bring sb luck /brɪŋ 'sʌmbɑdi lʌk/ (phrase) — make someone have good luck
    Example: Some people think a rabbit brings good luck.
    Synonyms: bring good fortune, give luck, cause luck
  5. celebrate /'selɪ,breɪt/ (verb) — to do something special for a happy event
    Example: We celebrate her birthday every year.
    Synonyms: mark, honor, observe
  6. celebration /,sɛlə'breɪʃən/ (noun) — a happy event for a special reason
    Example: The family held a celebration for her birthday.
    Synonyms: party, festivity, event
  7. ceremony /'sɛrə,moʊni/ (noun) — a formal event with special actions or rules
    Example: The ceremony began at sunrise.
    Synonyms: ritual, service, rite
  8. cheers [a toast] /tʃɪrz/ (interjection) — said before drinking together to wish health or happiness
    Example: Cheers! Let's drink to your success.
    Synonyms: toast, bottoms up, here's to you
  9. cheers [goodbye] /tʃɪrz/ (interjection) — said when leaving someone in a friendly way
    Example: Cheers! See you tomorrow.
    Synonyms: bye, goodbye, see you
  10. congratulations /,kɑ:nɡrætʃə'leɪʃənz/ (interjection) — words said to show happiness for someone's success or good news
    Example: Congratulations on your new job!
    Synonyms: well done, good job, kudos
  11. cultural /'kʌltʃərəl/ (adjective) — related to the customs, arts, and beliefs of a group
    Example: This museum has great cultural value.
    Synonyms: ethnic, social, artistic
  12. culture /'kʌltʃər/ (noun) — the shared customs, beliefs, and way of life of a group
    Example: Our culture values family and respect.
    Synonyms: customs, way of life, traditions
  13. custom /'kʌstəm/ (noun) — a traditional way of behaving or doing something
    Example: It is a local custom to greet guests with tea.
    Synonyms: tradition, practice, habit
  14. customary /'kʌstəmeri/ (adjective) — usual and accepted because people have done it for a long time
    Example: It is customary to remove your shoes here.
    Synonyms: usual, traditional, accepted
  15. farewell /,fær'wɛl/ (noun) — a formal word used when saying goodbye
    Example: We said farewell at the station.
    Synonyms: goodbye, parting, adieu
  16. festival /'festɪvəl/ (noun) — a special public event with music, food, and fun
    Example: We went to a music festival last summer.
    Synonyms: fair, celebration, event
  17. fireworks /'faɪərwɜ:rks/ (noun) — small burning objects that make bright lights and loud sounds in the sky
    Example: The fireworks lit up the night sky.
    Synonyms: pyrotechnics, firecrackers, sparklers
  18. gather /'ɡæðər/ (verb) — to come together in one place
    Example: People gathered in the park at noon.
    Synonyms: assemble, come together, meet
  19. go out [social activity] /ɡoʊ aʊt/ (phrase) — To leave home to enjoy yourself, often in the evening.
    Example: Let's go out for dinner tonight.
    Synonyms: go out on the town, go out socially
  20. held [organised] /held/ (verb) — arranged or put on by someone
    Example: The concert was held by the school.
    Synonyms: organized, hosted, arranged
  21. honeymoon /'hʌnimu:n/ (noun) — a holiday taken by newly married people
    Example: They went on their honeymoon in Italy.
    Synonyms: wedding trip, post-wedding holiday, honeymoon trip
  22. nightlife /'naɪtlaɪf/ (noun) — places and activities that are busy and exciting at night
    Example: The city has great nightlife.
    Synonyms: evening entertainment, night scene, after-dark entertainment
  23. parade /pə'reɪd/ (noun) — a long line of people or vehicles moving together in public
    Example: We watched the parade from the sidewalk.
    Synonyms: procession, march, cavalcade
  24. popular /'pɑ:pjələr/ (adjective) — liked by many people
    Example: That song is very popular with teenagers.
    Synonyms: famous, well-liked, trendy
  25. popularity /,pɑ:pjə'lærəti/ (noun) — the state of being liked by many people
    Example: The actor's popularity grew quickly.
    Synonyms: fame, appeal, renown
  26. queue v /kju:/ (verb) — to stand in a line with other people
    Example: We queued for tickets.
    Synonyms: line up, stand in line

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