English Vocabulary

  run away (to escape from a place, person, or situation) He ran away from home when he was sixteen. His wife has run away with another man. (try to avoid a difficult or unpleasant situation) I’m not the kind of person who runs away from trouble. You’re not going to run away from your …

  useful (good and helpful for a practical purpose): This tool is useful for gardening. handy informal (easy to use or handle; useful): It’s quite a handy little toolbox. This cardboard box may come in handy. practical (useful or suitable): I need some practical advice on which car to buy. of use (useful): …

  wind up (to bring something to an end) It’s getting late, so let’s wind up the discussion. He wound up his business and joined the Army. (to find yourself in an unexpected place or situation) You will wind up dead or in prison unless you stop what you’re doing. If you don’t work hard, …

  round up (to bring together, gather, collect) Let’s see if we can round up a few friends for a party. Jane rounded up the documents she needed. They rounded up the herd of cattle.   envocabulary.com

  marry (to legally become husband and wife) Mike asked me to marry him, and I accepted. We are going to get married next month.   merry (happy and cheerful) Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die. She is in a wonderfully merry mood today. UK informal (slightly drunk, tipsy) He was merry …