English Vocabulary

schedule US (to arrange something to happen at a certain time): Our plane is scheduled to depart at 11:30. timetable UK (to arrange something to happen at a certain time): We have timetabled the meeting to begin at 2 p.m. fix (to arrange a time or date for something): Let’s …

  out of touch (not in contact, not in communication) I have been out of touch with John for years now. I’m not quite sure where she lives. We’ve been out of touch for a long time.   envocabulary.com

  in touch (in contact, in communication) He is still in touch with most of his school friends. Can I get in touch with you by telephone?   envocabulary.com

It’s expensive Ways to say “It’s expensive” It costs a pretty penny. That’s a bit steep. It’s terribly overpriced. That’s exorbitant. That’s daylight robbery. It costs a fortune. It costs an arm and a leg. That’s pretty pricey. The price is astronomical. It’s extremely costly. You have to pay top …

  venal (willing to do anything in return for money, corrupt) The venal court official accepted the bribe. He was involved in several venal practices.   venial  formal (a minor sin or offence that can be forgiven) It’s a venial sin to steal a pen and a mortal sin to steal a …