English Vocabulary

  put down (to put what you are holding on a surface, floor, etc.) You can put the vase down on the table. Let me put this heavy bag down for a while. (to write down; to record something in writing) Put down your name and phone number clearly. I …

  improve (to become better): Your English will improve with practice. get better informal (to improve): Don’t worry; things will get better soon. look up informal (to get better): At last, things are starting to look up for us. My financial situation is looking up. pick up (to increase or get better): …

  out of nowhere (suddenly and unexpectedly) A mugger jumped in front of her out of nowhere and grabbed her handbag. Out of nowhere, John asks me to marry him.   envocabulary.com

  out of line informal (behaving in a way that is not right or appropriate) If you step out of line once more, I’ll fire you. Please excuse me if my comment was way out of line.   (beyond what is reasonable or right) Prices are way out of line …

  literal (basic or original meaning, not figurative) The literal meaning of the word ‘individual’ is ‘something that cannot be divided’. She always takes everything you say in its literal sense.   littoral (of or relating to a coastal or shore region) The city is located in a littoral area and has …