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The EnglishPod audio review

Listen to the meaning then say the vocabulary word.

a machine for projecting an image onto a screen or other surface

projector

to be grateful for something

appreciate

to connect an appliance to an electrical outlet

plug-in

get something better, more modern or more useful

upgrade

a device that converts electrical signals into sounds, loud enough to be heard at a distance

speaker

a device used to control an apparatus or machine from a distance

remote control

a television service in which the subscriber’s television is connected to a central receiver by cable

cable television

cost

set me back

to connect

hook up

the best things offered

the works

Let’s try that faster.

to be grateful for something

appreciate

a device that converts electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance

speaker

the best things offered

the works

a machine for projecting an image onto a screen or other surface

projector

get something better, more modern or more useful

upgrade

a television service in which the subscriber’s television is connected to a central receiver by cable

cable television

to connect

hook up

a device used to control an apparatus or machine from a distance

remote control

to connect an appliance to an electrical outlet

plug-in

cost

set me back

Now say the word and hear it in a sentence.

Appreciate:

With the telescope, you can really appreciate the brightness of the stars.

Appreciate:

I really appreciate your help during these tough times.

Appreciate:

You have to listen and focus to appreciate classical music.

Upgrade:

The government has designated funds in order to upgrade their military defenses.

Upgrade:

My computer is old and slow. I think I need to upgrade it with new components.

Upgrade:

If you want to have the sports channels, you need to upgrade to our premium cable package.

the works:

The bridegroom was wearing a morning suit top hat, gloves, the works.

the works:

He spent over $10,000 on his home theater system. He got all the works.

the works:

I bought a new car with all the works, magnesium rims, custom paint and leather seats.

hook up:

I finally got a Nintendo Wii. Come on, help me hook it up to the TV.

hook up:

I don’t know how to hook up this new DVD player. Can you help me?

hook up:

I just hooked up my new HDTV. Want to come over and watch a movie?

set me back:

This unexpected expense is going to set us back a couple thousand dollars.

set me back:

That fancy dinner at the restaurant last night really set us back.

set me back:

I feel guilty about buying this coat. It set me back over $300.