Word List: Ace, Poker, Bluff, Ante, Pot, Fold, Hand, Showdown, Raise, Flush

Story

Mark was a seasoned player, known for his mastery at the poker table. He was a true Ace and had never lost a hand. His opponents would tremble at the sight of him, but Mark took it all in stride. He was always up for a good Poker game, and was well versed in the art of Bluff.

One night, Mark entered a high stakes game, with a large Ante. The stakes were high, but Mark was confident. He had a winning hand, and he was ready to make his move. He placed a big Raise, and the other players folded one by one, leaving only one opponent.

The Showdown was intense. Mark’s opponent had a strong hand, but Mark had a Flush, which he knew was unbeatable. The Pot was growing larger, and the tension was palpable. Mark’s opponent tried to intimidate him, but Mark stood firm, confident in his hand.

Finally, the moment of truth arrived. Mark revealed his hand, and the other player was left stunned. Mark had won the game, and the Pot was his. He collected his winnings, and the other players could only shake their heads in disbelief.

From that day on, Mark was known as the Ace of Hearts, a legendary player who could never be beat. He continued to dominate at the poker table, always one step ahead of the game.

Vocabulary

Word	Meaning	Collocations
Ace	A playing card with a single pip on it, ranked as the highest card in its suit in most card games	Ace of Spades, Ace in the hole, Ace of Clubs
Poker	A card game played with a deck of 52 cards, in which players bet on the value of their own or others’ hands	Poker face, Poker chips, Poker night
Bluff	A deceptive act or claim used to mislead someone	Bluff your way, Call someone’s bluff, Bluff your opponent
Ante	A preliminary payment or contribution required in a card game	Ante up, Ante in, Raise the ante
Pot	The central area in a card game where chips or money are placed	Pot odds, Big pot, Pot limit
Fold	To abandon a hand in a card game by placing one’s cards face down on the table	Fold your cards, Fold your hand, Fold early
Hand	The cards held by a player in a card game	Good hand, Strong hand, Bad hand
Showdown	The conclusion of a hand in a card game when all remaining players reveal their cards	Showdown showdown, Showdown at sundown, Showdown winner
Raise	To increase the amount of a bet in a card game	Raise the stakes, Raise the bet, Raise the pot
Flush	A hand in a card game that consists of five cards of the same suit	Flush draw, Royal flush, Flush hand

Word List: stranger, community, kindness, neighborly, hospitality, generosity, trust, goodwill, respect, generosity

Story

It was a typical evening in the quiet little community of Greenville. People were finishing up their day and settling into their homes for the night. That’s when a stranger appeared in the town square.

The stranger was tired, hungry, and in desperate need of a place to stay for the night. Word quickly spread through the community about the man’s situation, and soon the residents of Greenville were rallying to help.

Their kindness and neighborly spirit were evident as they offered the stranger food, a place to stay, and a warm bath. They showed hospitality and generosity that was beyond what the stranger could have ever imagined.

The stranger was overwhelmed by their acts of kindness and began to trust the people of Greenville. He felt a sense of goodwill and respect towards the community that he would never forget.

Over the next few days, the stranger stayed in the town, getting to know the residents and helping out wherever he could. He was impressed by their generosity and the way they looked after each other.

As the stranger prepared to leave Greenville, he felt a sense of sadness. He was grateful for the experience and the opportunity to be part of such a wonderful community. He left with a promise to come back and visit, and a heart full of memories.

Vocabulary

Word	Meaning	Collocations
Stranger	someone you have never met before	talk to a stranger, be friendly to a stranger, be wary of strangers
Community	a group of people who live in the same area and have shared interests or experiences	be part of a community, help the community, build a community
Kindness	the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate	show kindness, act with kindness, spread kindness
Neighborly	friendly and helpful towards one’s neighbors	be neighborly, act neighborly, show neighborly spirit
Hospitality	the friendly and generous treatment of guests	show hospitality, offer hospitality, extend hospitality
Generosity	the quality of being kind and giving	act with generosity, show generosity, demonstrate generosity
Trust	belief in the honesty, reliability, and good character of someone	build trust, establish trust, earn trust
Goodwill	friendly and helpful feelings towards others	show goodwill, create goodwill, build goodwill
Respect	admiration and support for someone or something	show respect, earn respect, give respect
Generosity	the quality of being kind and giving	act with generosity, show generosity, demonstrate generosity

Word List: gleam, facets, lustrous, glimmer, incandescence, brilliance, dazzling, radiant, glitter, shimmer

It was a dark and stormy night, and the city was buzzing with excitement. The gleam of diamonds could be seen from miles away, as the largest diamond exhibit in the world was being held at the museum. The crowds were mesmerized by the facets of the diamonds, their lustrous beauty and their glimmer in the lights.

But one man was not interested in admiring the diamonds. He was there for one reason only – to steal them. He knew the security was tight, but he was determined to get his hands on the diamonds. He had been planning this heist for months, and nothing was going to stop him.

He waited until the museum was empty and then snuck in. The security guards were no match for him, as he used his skills to disable the alarms. He finally reached the room where the diamonds were displayed, and the sight took his breath away. The incandescence of the diamonds was breathtaking, and their brilliance was unmatched. He could barely control himself as he started to gather the diamonds into his bag.

But then something unexpected happened. The lights flickered, and the room was plunged into darkness. The thief couldn’t see anything, but he could feel the diamonds dazzling and radiant in his hands. He could hear the sound of footsteps, and he knew that the security guards had caught up to him. He was trapped.

But then he heard a voice. A voice that was so beautiful, it made his heart sing. It was a woman, and she was singing a song about the diamonds. The sound of her voice was like nothing he had ever heard before. It was a mixture of glitter and shimmer, and it was as if the diamonds themselves were singing to him.

He was captivated by her voice, and he found himself unable to move. He was frozen in place, as the song filled the room and the diamonds danced in the darkness. He couldn’t understand how or why, but he knew that this was the moment he had been waiting for. The moment that would change his life forever.

The next morning, the thief was found unconscious in the museum. The diamonds were gone, and no one knew what had happened. But the story of the diamond thief and the mysterious woman who had sung to him became the talk of the town. People whispered that the diamonds had been enchanted, and that they had sung to the thief to help him escape.

No one knows what really happened that night, but the legend of the diamond thief and the singing woman lives on. To this day, people still go to the museum to listen for the song, hoping to hear the diamonds sing once again.

Vocabulary

Word	Meaning	Collocations
Gleam	A bright reflection or shining	Gleam of light, gleam of hope
Facets	Small flat surfaces cut on a stone, crystal or glass to give it sparkle	Facets of a diamond, facets of a crystal
Lustrous	Bright, shining, and having a smooth, reflective surface	Lustrous pearls, lustrous hair
Glimmer	A faint or unsteady light	Glimmer of hope, glimmer of light
Incandescence	A bright and glowing light	Incandescence of the sun, incandescence of the fire
Brilliance	The quality of shining brightly and brilliantly	Brilliance of the stars, brilliance of the diamonds
Dazzling	Extremely bright, so bright as to blind the eyes temporarily	Dazzling sun, dazzling lights
Radiant	Giving off light and heat, shining brightly	Radiant smile, radiant sun
Glitter	Tiny pieces of shiny material used for decoration	Glitter of gold, glitter of silver
Shimmer	A soft, flickering light or movement	Shimmer of water, shimmer of silk

Tips:

1. Use the vocabulary words in context to help you remember their meanings.
2. Read more stories or articles that use these words to help you understand how they are used in different contexts.
3. Practice writing sentences or short paragraphs using the vocabulary words to help you remember how to use them correctly.

Word list: forge, anvil, hammer, tongs, chisel, file, metal, iron, copper, steel

It was a warm summer evening in the small village of Blackstone. The air was filled with the sound of metal clanging against metal as the blacksmith worked away in his forge. He was a master of his craft, and the villagers would come from miles around to have him repair their tools or craft them something new.

The blacksmith, with his muscular arms and broad chest, stood at the anvil with a fierce look of determination on his face. He picked up his hammer, which was nearly as big as his arm, and began to pound away at the piece of iron he held in his tongs. The sparks flew as he worked, each strike of the hammer making the iron take shape.

He was working on a special project tonight, a beautiful chisel with intricate designs that would take him hours to complete. He took a break to grab his file, and began to smooth out the edges of the chisel, taking great care to make sure every line was perfect.

The blacksmith had been working with metal since he was a boy. He had learned the trade from his father, and now he was passing on his knowledge to his own son. He had worked with all sorts of metals over the years, from copper to steel, but his favorite was iron. There was something about the way it felt in his hands, the way it took shape under his hammer, that he loved more than anything.

As he worked, the blacksmith’s mind began to wander. He thought about the days when he was just starting out, when he would spend hours in the forge, getting his hands dirty and learning the ins and outs of the trade. He remembered the first time he had crafted something all on his own, and how proud he had felt when he showed it to his father.

The blacksmith smiled to himself, knowing that he had found his calling in life. He may have been a simple man, but he was proud of what he did and the work he produced. And he knew that, as long as he had his forge, his anvil, and his hammer, he would always have a purpose in life.

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Vocabulary	Meaning	Collocations
Forge	A workshop or furnace where metal is heated and shaped	forge a sword, blacksmith’s forge, medieval forge
Anvil	A metal block used as a surface for shaping metal	pound on the anvil, blacksmith’s anvil, iron anvil
Hammer	A tool used to strike metal and shape it	blacksmith’s hammer, pounding the hammer, metal hammer
Tongs	A tool used to hold hot metal	blacksmith’s tongs, forge tongs, metal tongs
Chisel	A tool used to carve or shape metal	metal chisel, blacksmith’s chisel, forge chisel
File	A tool used to smooth metal	metal file, forge file, blacksmith’s file
Metal	A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, and malleable	metal forging, metal work, different metals
Iron	A metallic element that is strong and durable	wrought iron, cast iron, iron forge
Copper	A reddish-brown metallic element that is a good conductor of heat and electricity	copper wire, copper pipes, copper plating
Steel	An alloy of iron and carbon, used in construction and manufacturing	steel beams,

Word List: Star, Nebula, Cosmic Dust, Interstellar, Supernova, Astronomy, Astronomer, Galaxies, Cosmology, Extragalactic

Once upon a time, in a far-off galaxy, there lived an ambitious astronomer named Alex. His love for astronomy was boundless and his curiosity was never-ending. He wanted to explore the mysteries of the universe and study its secrets. So, one day he set out on a journey to the edge of the galaxy in search of the unknown.

As he journeyed further into the galaxy, he encountered many wonders and marvels, including a beautiful nebula, shimmering with colors that changed with each passing moment. Alex gazed in awe as he realized that this nebula was created by the explosion of a supernova that had occurred thousands of years ago.

He also encountered cosmic dust, which was the building block of stars, planets and galaxies. He marveled at how the cosmic dust seemed to glow with a mysterious light, and how it seemed to be part of a larger pattern that he couldn’t quite understand.

As Alex ventured further into the unknown, he came across many galaxies, each with its own unique beauty and secrets. He was fascinated by how each galaxy was made up of billions of stars and how each one seemed to have its own story to tell. He also discovered how galaxies were constantly moving and changing, and how they were all connected by the force of gravity.

Alex’s journey took him even deeper into the mysteries of the universe, as he explored the field of cosmology and extragalactic astronomy. He learned about the origins of the universe and how it has evolved over time. He also learned about the role of dark matter and dark energy in shaping the universe.

Finally, Alex returned to his own galaxy, filled with a newfound appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the universe. He spent the rest of his life sharing his knowledge and passion for astronomy with others, inspiring future generations to explore the wonders of the galaxy.

Vocabulary:

Word	Meaning	Collocations
Star	a celestial body that shines with light	Star system, Star cluster, Star formation
Nebula	a cloud of gas and dust in space	Emission nebula, Dark nebula, Planetary nebula
Cosmic Dust	tiny particles of matter found in space	Cosmic dust clouds, Cosmic dust particles, Cosmic dust grains
Interstellar	relating to or occurring between stars	Interstellar travel, Interstellar medium, Interstellar space
Supernova	a luminous explosion that occurs when a star runs out of fuel and collapses	Supernova remnant, Type Ia supernova, Type II supernova
Astronomy	the scientific study of the universe and its objects	Astronomy research, Astronomy observations, Astronomy data
Astronomer	a person who studies astronomy	Professional astronomer, Observational astronomer, Theoretical astronomer
Galaxies	a vast collection of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter	Spiral galaxies, Elliptical galaxies, Irregular galaxies
Cosmology	the scientific study of the structure and evolution of the universe	Modern cosmology, Observational cosmology, Theoretical cosmology
Extragalactic	relating to or occurring outside of a galaxy	Extragalactic objects, Extragalactic astronomy, Extragalactic distances

Word List: Leap, Pond, Lillies, Croak, Amphibian, Amphibiously, Frog legs, Hopping, Metamorphosis, Warts

Once upon a time, there lived a proud and beautiful princess. She lived in a magnificent castle surrounded by a vast and verdant forest. One day, as she was walking through the forest, she came across a tiny, green frog sitting on a lily pad in a pond. The frog looked up at her with his beady eyes and said, “Please, Princess, kiss me, and I will turn into a prince and take you as my bride.”

The princess, being quite skeptical, laughed at the frog and said, “A kiss from me will not turn you into a prince.” And with that, she left the frog in the pond and went on her way. However, as time passed, the princess could not get the frog out of her mind. The next day, she went back to the pond, and the frog was still there, sitting on a lily pad, waiting for her. She sighed and gave the frog a kiss. To her surprise, the frog began to metamorphosis before her very eyes. When the transformation was complete, she found herself face-to-face with a handsome prince.

The prince, who was once the frog, was overjoyed and offered the princess his hand in marriage. The princess, who was once skeptical, was now in love with the prince and agreed to marry him. They lived amphibiously for many years, swimming in the pond and leaping from lily pad to lily pad. They had many adventures and lived happily ever after.

Years later, the prince and princess were invited to a grand feast at the castle. The princess was overjoyed to see that the main course was frog legs, which she had never tasted before. The prince, who was once a frog, was a bit apprehensive about the dish, but he agreed to try it for the sake of his wife. To their surprise, the frog legs were delicious, and they both ate heartily.

The prince and princess continued to live amphibiously, hopping from one adventure to the next, croaking and singing with joy. And even though the prince was no longer a frog, he still had his warts, which he kept as a reminder of his humble beginnings.

Vocabulary

Word	Meaning	Collocations
Leap	To jump or spring	Leap of faith, Leap year, Leap into action
Pond	A small body of still water	Koi pond, Frog pond, Lily pond
Lillies	A type of flowering plant	Water lilies, Easter lilies, Calla lilies
Croak	A harsh, low-pitched sound made by a frog	Frog croak, Night-time croak, Amphibian croak
Amphibian	An animal that can live both in water and on land	Salamander, Toad, Frog
Amphibiously	In a way that relates to amphibians	Amphibious creature, Amphibious vehicle, Amphibious life
Frog legs	The legs of a frog, used for food	Frog leg stew, Frog leg soup, Fried frog legs
Hopping	Jumping or moving by jumping	Hopping mad, Hopping happy, Hopping around

Story title: Flight of the Phoenix Word list: Perch, Plume, Beak, Talon, Feather, Wingspan, Glide, Soar, Nest, Fledge

Flight of the Phoenix

Once upon a time, in a vast forest, there lived a magical bird called the Phoenix. It had a long, sharp Beak, sharp Talon, and shimmering, fiery Plume. The Phoenix was known throughout the land for its stunning, golden Feathers, which were said to bring good luck and prosperity to whoever owned them.

One day, the Phoenix discovered a young bird who was injured and unable to Fledge. The Phoenix took pity on the bird and decided to take care of it, nursing it back to health and teaching it how to Glide and Soar through the sky.

As the days went by, the young bird grew stronger and more confident, until it was finally ready to leave the Phoenix’s Nest and take flight on its own. The Phoenix was proud of the young bird and was grateful for the opportunity to pass down its wisdom and experience.

The two birds flew side by side, the Phoenix showing the young bird how to find the best Perches and how to use its Wingspan to glide effortlessly through the sky. They explored the forest and beyond, soaring higher and higher until they could see the whole world spread out before them.

And so, the Phoenix and the young bird continued to fly together, exploring new lands and discovering new wonders, always finding their way back to each other and their special bond. For the Phoenix, it was a flight filled with joy, friendship, and adventure, and it knew that this was just the beginning of a long and beautiful journey.

Vocabulary

Word	Meaning	Collocations
Perch	a place where a bird rests or sits	bird perch, tree perch, branch perch
Plume	a long, feathery growth on the head or neck of a bird	colorful plume, showy plume, distinctive plume
Beak	the hard, pointed part of a bird’s mouth used for picking food and making nests	sharp beak, hooked beak, curved beak
Talon	a sharp, hooked claw on a bird’s foot	powerful talon, sharp talon, deadly talon
Feather	a light, flat structure that grows on a bird’s skin and helps with flight	soft feather, colorful feather, downy feather
Wingspan	the distance from one wingtip of a bird to the other	wide wingspan, long wingspan, impressive wingspan
Glide	to fly smoothly through the air without flapping the wings	graceful glide, easy glide, steady glide
Soar	to fly high and gracefully in the air, especially in circles	majestic soar, effortless soar, steady soar
Nest	a place where a bird builds a home and raises its young	bird nest, tree nest, sturdy nest
Fledge	the process of a young bird growing feathers and learning to fly	fledge successfully, fledge into flight, fledge into adulthood

Word List:

• Autonomous
• Command
• Discipline
• Dominant
• Regulate
• Supervise
• Subordinate
• Surrender
• Oversee
• Authority

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In a world ruled by the powerful, the Autonomous kingdom was the only one that dared to rebel against the iron-fisted rule of the mighty empire. The people of the kingdom, tired of the endless battles and wars, decided to take matters into their own hands and Command their own destiny.

Their leader, a wise old wizard named Zoltar, had the power to Regulate the elements and control the minds of the masses. He believed that with the right balance of Discipline and Dominant leadership, his kingdom could thrive without the need for an oppressive government.

Zoltar appointed his trusted advisor, a young warrior named Aiden, to Supervise the day-to-day operations of the kingdom. Aiden was a man of great integrity and Authority, and he was determined to keep the peace and protect the people.

The empire, however, was not happy with the upstart kingdom and soon declared war. The kingdom was forced to Surrender to the overwhelming forces of the empire. Aiden, not willing to give up, decided to take the fight to the enemy. He rallied the people of the kingdom and led them in a daring attack on the empire’s stronghold.

With the help of Zoltar’s magic, Aiden and his army managed to defeat the empire’s army and capture their leader. Aiden was hailed as a hero and was made the ruler of the kingdom. He ruled with a fair and just hand, and the people prospered under his rule.

Years went by, and Aiden’s rule was unchallenged. The empire never dared to attack again, and the kingdom became known as the most powerful and prosperous in all the land. Aiden’s rule was absolute, and he was known as the Dominant ruler of the kingdom.

In the end, Aiden learned that true power came not from the ability to Oversee and control the lives of others, but from the love and trust of his people. The kingdom thrived for generations under his descendants, and the tower of control was remembered as a symbol of the power of love and unity.

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Vocabulary

Word	Meaning	Collocations
Autonomous	Self-governing, independent	Autonomous republic, Autonomous vehicle, Autonomous decision-making
Command	To direct or order someone to do something	Command respect, Command attention, Command performance
Discipline	Controlled behavior or actions	Military discipline, Child discipline, Self-discipline
Dominant	Controlling, having the most power or influence	Dominant culture, Dominant group, Dominant position
Regulate	To control or manage by rules	Regulate behavior, Regulate industry, Regulate traffic
Supervise	To oversee or direct the work of others	Supervise employees, Supervise construction, Supervise activities
Subordinate	Lower in rank, power or importance	Subordinate employee, Subordinate clause, Subordinate position
Surrender	To give up control or power	Surrender territory, Surrender rights, Surrender control
Oversee	To watch over, monitor or manage	Oversee operations, Oversee budget

Word List:

1. Conundrum
2. Dilemma
3. Predicament
4. Quagmire
5. Consequence
6. Compunction
7. Inevitable
8. Implications
9. Peril
10. Wrench

Story

As he walked down the dark alley, Jack couldn’t shake off the feeling of being watched. He had gotten himself into quite a Conundrum. He was being blackmailed and the only way out was to retrieve a lost key. The key was said to be hidden in the abandoned building at the end of the alley.

But as he entered the building, he realized he was in over his head. The place was a maze and he couldn’t find his way out. The air was thick with the stench of decay and he felt a sense of Dilemma wash over him. He knew he couldn’t back out now, he had come too far.

As he pushed forward, the building started to shake, and he heard the sounds of rats scurrying about. He felt his heart pounding in his chest as he finally stumbled upon a room that held the key. But as he reached for it, he realized that the key was guarded by a deadly trap.

He was in a Predicament, he couldn’t go back the way he came and he couldn’t retrieve the key without risking his life. The situation was a Quagmire, the more he thought about it, the more hopeless it seemed. He knew the Consequences of his actions would be severe if he didn’t find a way out.

But he couldn’t let the fear get to him, he had to find a way out. He thought about his family, his wife and children and the thought of never seeing them again filled him with a sense of Compunction. He had to find a way to retrieve the key and make it out alive.

As he finally managed to retrieve the key and make his way out, he realized that the Inevitable had happened. He had gotten himself into a mess, and now he had to deal with the Implications. The blackmailer was still out there and he was still in Peril.

But he was a man of his word and he wasn’t about to let the blackmailer get the better of him. He had the key now and he wouldn’t let it fall into the wrong hands. He knew he was in for a rough ride, but he was ready to face it head-on. The lost key had thrown a Wrench into his life, but he was determined to come out on top.

Vocabulary

Word	Meaning	Collocations
Conundrum	a problem with no easy solution	Conundrum of life, Solve the Conundrum, Conundrum of existence
Dilemma	a situation in which a choice must be made between two or more alternatives that are equally undesirable	Dilemma of choosing, moral Dilemma, Dilemma of life
Predicament	a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation	Predicament of being, Predicament of poverty, Predicament of the nation
Quagmire	a difficult or complicated situation	Quagmire of debt, Quagmire of war

Word	Meaning	Collocations
Compunction	a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that stops one from doing something	Compunction of conscience, Compunction of guilt, Compunction of wrongdoing
Consequence	a result or effect of an action or decision	Consequence of one’s actions, Consequence of war, Consequence of the decision
Inevitable	certain to happen and unavoidable	Inevitable fate, Inevitable outcome, Inevitable result
Implications	a likely or predictable effect or consequence of something	Implications of the decision, Implications of technology, Implications of the discovery
Peril	a state of great danger or risk	Peril of death, Peril of failure, Peril of losing
Wrench	an unexpected obstacle or hindrance	Wrench in the plan, Wrench in the works, Wrench in the system

Word List:

• Chops
• Sausage
• Brisket
• Ribs
• Tenderloin
• Shank
• Ham
• Bacon
• Roast
• Steak

Story:

It was a warm summer day in the small town of Smithfield, where the finest cuts of meat were produced. Mr. Davis, the local butcher, was well known for his high-quality chops, sausage, and brisket.

However, one day Mr. Davis was faced with a dilemma. A new grocery store had opened up in the town and was offering meat at a much lower price than his own store. People were flocking to the new store, leaving Mr. Davis’ business struggling to stay afloat.

He was determined to save his store, so he decided to bring in a new product that no other store in town carried. He sourced the finest cuts of ribs, tenderloin, and shank. These cuts were so unique and flavorful that they quickly became the talk of the town.

As a result, people started coming back to Mr. Davis’ store, and his business was booming once again. He even started offering ham, bacon, and roast for special occasions.

The new grocery store was no match for Mr. Davis, as his meat was always fresh and of the highest quality. People were willing to pay a premium for the perfect steak.

In the end, Mr. Davis’ hard work and dedication to his craft paid off, and he was once again the proud owner of the finest meat shop in Smithfield.

Vocabulary:

Word	Meaning	Collocations
Chops	A cut of meat from the rib section of a pig or sheep	Pork chops, lamb chops, grilled chops
Sausage	A cylindrical shaped food product made of ground meat, spices, and other ingredients	Breakfast sausage, Italian sausage, spicy sausage
Brisket	A cut of meat from the breast or lower chest of beef or veal	Smoked brisket, corned beef brisket, BBQ brisket
Ribs	A cut of meat from the rib section of a pig or beef, often served with barbecue sauce	Pork ribs, beef ribs, baby back ribs
Tenderloin	A cut of meat from the muscle along the backbone of beef, pork, or veal, known for its tenderness	Beef tenderloin, pork tenderloin, roasted tenderloin
Shank	A cut of meat from the leg of a cow, lamb, or pig, often used for stews or soups	Beef shank, lamb shank, pork shank
Ham	A cut of meat from the hind leg of a pig, often cured and used in sandwiches or as a main dish	Smoked ham, honey ham, spiral ham
Bacon	A type of cured meat made from the belly of a pig	Bacon bits, crispy bacon, turkey bacon
Roast	A cut of meat that is cooked by roasting, typically in an oven	Beef roast, pork roast, prime rib roast
Steak	A thin slice of meat, usually beef, that is grilled or fried	Rib-eye steak, sirloin steak, filet mignon steak