B1TV Show
Friends
1994–2004 · NBC
12 key words from Friends — learn them before you watch for a much richer experience.
Word
Meaning
Example
sarcasticadj
saying the opposite of what you mean, usually mockingly
'Oh great, another Monday.' — Chandler's sarcasm is constant.
awkwardadj
uncomfortable and embarrassing
The double date was really awkward for everyone.
commitmentn
being dedicated to a person or relationship
Ross has a hard time with commitment.
break upphr
to end a romantic relationship
Ross and Rachel break up and get back together constantly.
on a breakphr
temporarily pausing a romantic relationship
'We were on a break!' is the most famous line in Friends.
blind daten
a romantic meeting with someone you've never met
Joey sets Ross up on a blind date.
flirtv
to behave as if you're romantically interested in someone
Joey is always flirting with women at Central Perk.
acknowledgev
to admit or accept that something is true
Monica never acknowledges how competitive she is.
roommaten
a person you share an apartment with
Monica and Rachel are roommates in the show.
cliffhangern
an ending that leaves you wanting to know what happens
Friends was famous for its season cliffhangers.
jealousadj
upset because someone has what you want
Ross gets jealous whenever Rachel talks to other men.
reunionn
when people come together again after a long time
The Friends reunion special was watched by millions.
12 words · B1 · TV Show
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Study tip
Start with Season 1 Episodes 1–5. The show uses the same characters repeatedly so vocabulary builds naturally over time.
Practice Exercises
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