TAKE UP
/ ˈteɪkˌʌp / [TEYK-uhp] (v. phrase)
– to start studying something
Example: I want to take up golf lessons next month.
Additional info: It may also mean “to continue or start again after stopping.”
GEEKY
/ ˈɡiːki / [GEE-kee] (adj.)
– referring to being intelligent but not popular with other people
Example: She thinks that science-related courses are for geeky people.
Additional info: Geek (n.) means “a person who is very interested in and knows a lot about a particular field or activity.”
FIT IN
/ fɪt ɪn / [fit in] (v. phrase)
– to belong in a group
Example: He’s trying to fit in with his new classmates.
Additional info: Blend in and get on are similar to this term.
RESEMBLE
/ rɪˈzɛm bəl / [ri-ZEM-buh l] (v.)
– to be similar to something
Example: His nose resembles that of his father.
Additional info: Its synonyms include look like and take after.
STEREOTYPICAL
/ ˌsterioˈtɪpɪkəl / [ster-ee-uh-TIP-ik-uh l] (adj.)
– referring to the unfair and usually false belief or opinion about someone or something
Example: He said some stereotypical comments about teenage girls.
Additional info: Stereotype (n.) is the standardized belief that many people have about someone or something.
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