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commute

MEANING/CULTURE/BACKGROUND

We use this word mostly when talking ut work.

DIALOGUE

A: How’s the commute to and from?

B: It’s not bad unless it’s rush-hour…then it’s stop and go.

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staple

MEANING/CULTURE/BACKGROUND

A fancy way to say “essential”, and also means a fundamental element or principal part of something.

DIALOGUE

A: The main staple of Asian diets is rice. But in America, milk, bread, and eggs are staples in most grocery stores.

B: How could you leave out cheese!

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ascertain

CULTURE/BACKGROUND

Another fancy way to say “discover/find out”

DIALOGUE

A: I tried to ascertain if he was telling the truth.

B: Well, the jury will make a decision based on its ascertainment of the facts.

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alter

CULTURE/BACKGROUND

Just a fancier or more formal way to say “change”.

DIALOGUE

A: Any alterations to the itinerary next week?

B: Maybe altered a thing or two, but the basic plan is still untouched.

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relate

CULTURE/BACKGROUND

Great word that we can use in so many ways.

DIALOGUE

A: This weather is really depressing. I need to get some rays pronto.

B: I can relate. Spent most of my life in Cali, so this Oregon weather is really killing me.

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disguise

CULTURE/BACKGROUND

We can use this word for both joking around or in a more serious manner.

DIALOGUE

A: Did they catch the criminal?

B: Not yet. Word is that this guy is always in disguise, so it’s going to be really tough toc atch him.

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bizarre

CULTURE/BACKGROUND

This is a fun way to say strange or weird.

DIALOGUE

A: Let’s head down to Portland for a quick staycation.

B: Sounds fabulous.We can just chill in a coffee shop and people watch. They’re so bizarre down there.

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survive

CULTURE/BACKGROUND

Great word. Must know. You can use it in so many ways.

DIALOGUE

A: The economy has been rough these past couple years. My business is really suffering.

B: Hang in there.If you can survive during these tough times, you’ll thrive when the economy comes back around.

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sufficient

CULTURE/BACKGROUND

Fun and advanced word that we actually use quite a bit.  

DIALOGUE

A: I might not make a ton of money, but it’s sufficient for my lifestyle.

B: Good thing you don’t live in New York. You’d be broke there.

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evident

CULTURE/BACKGROUND

Evident is another one of those advanced words that we use a lot and it makes your English sound very native if you can use it correctly.  

DIALOGUE

A: You bombed the test. It is evident that you didn’t put in the work that was needed to thoroughly prepare.

B: I’ve had some personal issues come up in my life recently.