English Vocabulary

  mess (a state of being dirty or untidy): His room is always a mess. disorder (a lack of order or an untidy state): The kitchen was in complete disorder. clutter (a lot of things scattered or piled up untidily): My desk is covered in a clutter of papers. jumble …

  lack (to not have something or not having enough of something): A lack of sleep dulled my thinking. They canceled the project due to a lack of funds. absence (when something is not present or does not exist): The absence of noise created a peaceful atmosphere for studying in …

  yeah  it’s used most of the time in casual conversation (an informal word for “yes”) Do you want pizza? – Yeah, I’m starving. Is this your car? – Yeah, that’s mine.   yea  formal, it’s not used in casual conversation (a yes vote) All those in favor, say ‘yea.’ …

  Ways to say, “I will pay.” I’ll cover the cost. I’m going to take care of that. I will settle the bill. I’ll foot the bill. I plan to pay. I’ll handle the payment. I will take responsibility for the payment. I intend to pay. I’ll take care of …

  fall flat on your face (to fail completely, especially in an embarrassing way) Trying to sing on stage without practice can cause you to fall flat on your face. He thought his plan was perfect, but it really made him fall flat on his face. My new idea for …