Interactive Vocabulary Learning

Something that you must look after, deal with, pay for, etc.

• It is your responsibility to finish the report on time.
• Parents have a responsibility to care for their children.
• Owning a pet is a big responsibility.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Responsibility on Youglish

To have existed for a particular length of time, or since a particular time.

• These ruins date back to the third century.
• Our friendship dates back to primary school.
• The tradition may date back hundreds of years.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Date back on Youglish

(Of language, clothes and behaviour) suitable for serious or important occasions; (of clothes, behaviour or language) serious or very polite.

• Guests wore formal suits and long dresses to the ceremony.
• Please use formal language in your application letter.
• She gave a formal greeting when she met the ambassador.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Formal on Youglish

A set of particular actions, and sometimes words, which are part of a ceremony belonging to a particular culture.

• The wedding ritual included special songs and dances.
• Morning tea became a daily ritual in our office.
• Each culture may have its own ritual for saying goodbye.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Ritual on Youglish

The way someone or something looks.

• Her neat appearance made a good first impression.
• The old house had a sad appearance after the storm.
• Do not judge people only by their appearance.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Appearance on Youglish

The way of life, especially customs and beliefs, of a group of people.

• Food and music are important parts of local culture.
• Students learned about Japanese culture in class.
• Respecting another culture helps people work together.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Culture on Youglish

To give something to someone and receive something that they give you.

• We exchange gifts at the end of the year.
• The two teams will exchange players next season.
• Visitors often exchange ideas during the workshop.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Exchange on Youglish

To think that something will or should happen.

• We expect rain tomorrow, so take an umbrella.
• Teachers expect students to arrive on time.
• I did not expect the news to spread so quickly.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Expect on Youglish

To welcome someone with particular words or actions.

• Hosts greet each guest at the door with a smile.
• In some places, people greet each other with a bow.
• The teacher greeted the class and started the lesson.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Greet on Youglish

The way two people or groups feel and behave towards each other.

• Trust is important in any close relationship.
• The two countries improved their relationship after the talks.
• She has a good relationship with her neighbours.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Relationship on Youglish