Unit

Page

Headword

Dictionary Entry

POS

Phonetics

Guideword

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add to sth

add

pv

d tu

PUT WITH

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bargain

bargain

bgn

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bracelet

bracelet

breslt

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casual

casual

adj

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comparison

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comparison
cut down sth or cut sth
down

cut down

Definition

Example
You could add a bright scarf to a simple t-shirt.

PRICE

to put something with something else

something that is sold for less than its usual price or
its real value

kjul

CLOTHING

a piece of jewellery that you wear around your wrist

Casual clothing is comfortable and not suitable for
formal occasions.

kmprsn

EXAMINING
DIFFERENCES

What a lovely bracelet!

She prefers wearing casual clothes rather than smart
outfits.
By/In comparison with the French, the British eat far
less fish.

pv

kt dan

REDUCE

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distinguish

distinguish

dstgw

SHOW
DIFFERENCES

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dominate
dress up

dominate
dress up

v
pv

dmnet
dres p

BE IMPORTANT
FORMAL

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fit in with

fit in with

pv

ft n w

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genuine

genuine

adj

denjun

REAL

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go ahead

go ahead

pv

g hed

PERMISSION

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go back
go for sth
go on

go back
go for
go on

pv
pv
pv

g bk
g f
g n

CHOOSE
HAPPEN

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go out

go out

pv

g at

LEAVE

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go over sth
go up

go over
go up

pv
pv

g v
g p

INCREASE

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hood
helmet

hood
helmet

n
n

hd
helmt

HEAD
HEAD

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image

md

IDEA

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keep up (with sb/sth)

image
keep up with
sb/sth

pv

kip p

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label

label

lebl

when two or more people or things are compared

to eat or drink less of something, or to reduce the
amount or number of something
to make one person or thing seem different from
another
to be the largest, most important, or most noticeable
part of something
to put on formal clothes for a special occasion
If one thing fits in with another thing, they look
pleasant together or are suitable for each other.

At $8.95, it's a bargain.

My doctor says I should cut down on cigarettes.

His great skill distinguishes him from the rest of the
team.
The cathedral dominates the skyline.
Weddings are a great opportunity to dress up.
It's a very nice sofa but it doesn't fit in with the rest of
the room.
a genuine gold necklace

UNDERSTAND

If something is genuine, it is really what it seems to be.

something that you say to someone to give them
permission to do something
to return to a place where you were or where you have
been before
to choose something
to happen
to leave a room or building, especially in order to do
something for entertainment
to talk or think about something in order to explain it
or make certain that it is correct
to become higher in level
a part of a coat or jacket that covers your head and
neck
a hard hat that protects your head
a picture in your mind or an idea of how someone or
something is
to be able to understand or deal with something that is
happening or changing very fast

COMPANY

a company which produces goods for sale, the goods

themselves, or the company's name or symbol

Her favourite designer label (= maker of expensive

clothes) is Armani.

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''Can I borrow your book?'' ''Yes, go ahead.''

When are you going back to London?
What sort of printer are you going to go for?
What's going on?
Are you going out tonight?
Let's go over the plan one more time.
House prices keep going up.
a waterproof jacket with a hood
a cycling helmet
I have an image in my mind of the way I want the
garden to look.
I feel it's important to keep up with current events.

a subject or situation that you need to think about,

discuss, or deal with
a set of clothes for a particular event or activity
shocking or extreme

matter
outfit
outrageous

n
n
adj

mt
atft
atreds

SUBJECT
CLOTHES

pull on sth

pv

pl n

CLOTHES

11

matter
outfit
outrageous
pull on sth or pull sth
on
put together sth or put
sth together

put together

pv

pt tge

JOIN PARTS

to put on clothes quickly

to create something by joining or combining different
things

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represent

represent

reprzent

DESCRIBE

to show or describe something or someone

She earns more than all the rest of us put together.

He represents himself as an expert, but he knows
nothing.

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save up (sth) or save

(sth) up

save up

pv

sev p

MONEY

to keep money so that you can buy something with it

in the future

It took me ages to save up enough money to go

travelling./Michael's saving up for a new computer.

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slightly

slightly

adv

slatli

a little

I think I did slightly better in my exams this time.

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slip on sth or slip sth on slip on

smart
smart

pv
adj

slp n
smt

STYLISH

I'll just slip my shoes on.

I need a smart jacket for my interview.

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stall

stall

stl

SHOP

to quickly put on a piece of clothing

having a clean, tidy and stylish appearance
a small shop with an open front or a table from which
goods are sold

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stand out

stand out

pv

stnd at

NOTICE

to be very easy to see or notice

The bright blue letters really stand out on the page.

SUBSTANCE

(informal) used to refer to a substance or a group of

things or ideas, etc. without saying exactly what they
are
very beautiful
fashionable and attractive

Do you want help bringing your stuff (= possessions)

in from the van?
stunning views over the city
a stylish, black suit

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stuff
stunning
stylish

stuff
stunning
stylish

n
adj
adj

stf
stn
stal

sweatshirt

swett

take back

pv

tek bk

THING

a piece of clothing made of soft cotton which covers

the top of your body and is pulled on over your head
to return something to the place you borrowed or
bought it from

take off

pv

tek f

REMOVE

to remove something
easy to understand
things which are happening, especially exciting or
important things

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sweatshirt
take back sth or take
sth back
take off sth or take sth
off

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accessible

accessible

adj

ksesbl

UNDERSTAND

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action

action

kn

ACTIVITY

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application/app

application

plans
plken /
p

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complex

complex

adj

kmpleks

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control
demanding

control
demanding

n
adj

kntrl
dmnd

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appliance

appliance

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disappointed

disappointed

adj

dspntd

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facility

facility

fslti

COMPUTER
PROGRAM

POWER

PART

a device, machine or piece of equipment, especially an

electrical one that is used in the house, such as a
cooker or washing machine
a computer program designed for a particular purpose
(informal)
difficult to understand or find an answer to because of
having many different parts
the power to make a person, organization, or object do
what you want
needing a lot of your time, attention, or effort

I've been thinking about this matter for a long time.

a cowboy outfit
outrageous behaviour/clothes
I pulled on my jeans and ran downstairs.

a market stall

He usually wears jeans and a sweatshirt.

I decided to take the shoes back.
f you're hot, take your jacket off.
They are attempting to make opera accessible to a
wider audience.
He likes films with a lot of action.

electric/domestic/household appliances
This computer comes with many free applications.
The film's plot was so complex that I couldn't follow
it.
The new teacher has no control over the class.
a very demanding job

unhappy because someone or something was not as

good as you hoped or expected, or because something
did not happen
I was bitterly disappointed that he didn't come.
a part of a system or machine which makes it possible
This phone has a memory facility.
to do something

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showing that you like or approve of someone or

something, or making you like or approve of them

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favourable

favourable

adj

fevrbl

JUDGMENT

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feature

fit

PART

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feature
find out (sth) or find
(sth) out
fortune

find out
fortune

pv
n

fand at
ftun

MONEY

a typical quality, or important part of something

to get information about something, or to learn a fact
for the first time
a lot of money

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get through sth

get through

pv

get ru

FINISH

to use up or finish something

I must find out the train times.

She must have spent a fortune on that new car.
I can get through a lot more work when I'm on my
own.

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goal

goal

gl

AIM

something you want to do successfully in the future

Andy's goal is to run in the New York Marathon.

16

Google
graphics
hopeless

Google
graphics
hopeless

v
n
adj

gugl
grfks
hpls

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impressive

impressive

adj

mpresv

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intelligence
meaningful
messy

intelligence
meaningful
messy

n
adj
adj

nteldns
minfl
mesi

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muddy

muddy

adj

mdi

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opponent

opponent

pnnt

COMPETE

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pace
popularity

n
n

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reach a conclusion

pace
popularity
reach a
conclusion

pes
ppjlrti
rit kn
klun

SPEED

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review
solve

n
v

rvju
slv

REPORT

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review
solve

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sophisticated

sophisticated

adj

sfstketd

SYSTEM

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soundtrack

soundtrack

santrk

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submit
tricky

submit
tricky

v
adj

sbmt
trki

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turn on sth or turn sth

on
turn up sth or turn sth
up
unhelpful

NOT ABLE

ABILITY
USEFUL
UNTIDY

to search for something on the Internet using the

Google search engine (= computer program that finds
information)
images shown on a computer screen
very bad at a particular activity
Someone or something that is impressive makes you
admire and respect them.
the ability to learn, understand, and think about
things
useful, serious, or important
untidy or dirty
covered by or containing mud (=mixture of soil and
water)
someone who you compete against in a game or
competition
the speed at which someone or something moves or
does something
the quality of being liked by many people
to make a decision/agreement, etc. about something

DOCUMENT

turn on

pv

tn n

turn up
unhelpful

pv
adj

tn p
nhelpfl

NOT IMPROVE

version
violent

version
violent

n
adj

vn
valnt

FORM
ACTION

virtual

virtual

adj

vtul

COMPUTER

His comments were highly favourable.

The town's main features are its beautiful mosque
and ancient marketplace.

Try Googling his name for more information.

This game has great graphics.
Dad's a hopeless cook.
an impressive performance/view
a child of low intelligence
a meaningful discussion
messy hair
a muddy stream
He beat his opponent six games to two.
We started to walk at a much faster pace.
the increasing popularity of organic produce
She reached the conclusion that there was no more
she could do.

a report in a newspaper, magazine, or programme that

gives an opinion about a new book, film, etc.
a book review
to find the answer to something
to solve a mystery/puzzle
A sophisticated machine or system is very advanced
and works in a clever way.
a sophisticated computer system
the music used in a film
He is best known for composing film soundtracks.
to send a document, plan, etc. to someone so that they
can consider it
Applications must be submitted before 31 January.
difficult to deal with or do
a tricky question/situation
to move the switch on a machine, light, etc so that it
starts working, or to start the supply of water,
electricity, etc.
to increase the level of sound or heat that a machine
produces
not improving a situation
one form of something that is slightly different to
other forms of the same thing
involving violence
using computer images and sounds that make you
think an imagined situation is real

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Ben turned the TV on.

I'm cold, could you turn the heating up please?
an unhelpful remark
I saw the original version of the film.
a victim of violent crime
a virtual art gallery

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yawn

yawn

jn

to take a deep breath with your mouth wide open,

because you are tired or bored

She yawned and looked at her watch.

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airline

airline

elan

a company that provides regular flights to places

What is your favourite airline?

Please fasten your seat belts, the plane is now making

when something or someone gets nearer in distance or its final approach (in)to (= is coming near to and
time
preparing to land at) Heathrow.
The train now approaching platform 2 is the 5.35 to
to come close in distance or time
London, Kings Cross.
a person who travels with a backpack
This hostel is popular with backpackers.
to arrange for someone to stay at a hotel
Our friend has booked us into a lovely hotel.
a small room to sleep in on a ship
His cabin was small but comfortable.

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approach

approach

prt

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approach
backpacker
book (sb) into
cabin

approach
backpacker
book into
cabin

v
n
pv
n

prt
bkpk
bk nt
kbn

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campsite

campsite

kmpsat

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check in
check out
cliff

check in
check out
cliff

pv
pv
n

tek n
tek at
klf

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coast

coast

kst

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crew
destination

crew
destination

n
n

kru
destnen

SHIP/AIRCRAFT

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disturb
domestic

disturb
domestic

v
adj

dstb
dmestk

CHANGE
COUNTRY

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evidence

evidence

evdns

FACTS

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expedition

expedition

ekspdn

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ferry

ferry

feri

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fill in sth or fill sth in

fill in

pv

fl n

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forbid

forbid

fbd

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friendship

friendship

frenp

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get away

get away

pv

get we

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get in

get in

pv

get n

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get rid of sth

ground

get rid of
ground

p
n

get rd v
grand

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harbour

harbour

hb

to remove or throw away something unwanted

the surface of the Earth
an area of water near the coast where ships are kept
and are safe from the sea

COME CLOSE

SHIP

an area where people can stay in tents for a holiday

HOTEL

to go to the desk at a hotel in order to say that you

have arrived, and to get the key to your room
to leave a hotel after paying your bill
an area of high, steep rocks beside the sea
the land beside the sea
the people who work together on a ship, aircraft, or
train
the place where someone or something is going
to change something by touching it or moving it from
its original position
inside one country and not international
something that makes you believe that something is
true or exists
an organized journey, especially a long one for a
particular purpose
a boat that regularly carries passengers and vehicles
across an area of water
to write the necessary information on an official
document
to order someone not to do something, or to say that
something must not happen

The best campsite is near the beach.

You will need to check in before 10pm.

What time do we need to check out?
The white cliffs are a famous landmark.
The island lies off the North African coast (=in the sea
near North Africa).
a crew member
Spain is a very popular holiday destination.
It's important not to disturb natural beauty.
a domestic flight
evidence of global warming
Peary led the first expedition to the North Pole.
a car/passenger ferry
to fill in a form/questionnaire
I forbid you to see that boy again.
Their friendship goes back to when they were at
school together.

when two people are friends

to go somewhere to have a holiday, especially because
you need to rest
I just need to get away for a few days.
HOLIDAY
If a train or other vehicle gets in at a particular time,
Our flight's getting in later than expected.
VEHICLE ARRIVING that is when it arrives.

I used weedkiller to get rid of the weeds in the garden.

I sat down on the ground.
The town has a pretty harbour.

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land

land

lnd

ARRIVE

If an aircraft lands, it arrives on the ground after a

journey, and if you land it, you make it arrive on the
ground.

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landing

landing

lnd

ARRIVAL

an arrival on the ground, usually of an aircraft or boat They had to make an emergency landing in Chicago.

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set off

set off

pv

set f

to start a journey

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We should land in Madrid at 7 a.m.

What time are you setting off tomorrow morning?

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stop over
take off

stop over
take off

pv
pv

stp v
tek f

AIRCRAFT

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terminal

terminal

tmnl

TRANSPORT

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travel agent

travel agent

trvl ednt

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to stay at a place for one night or a few nights on the

way to somewhere else or before returning home
If an aircraft takes off, it begins to fly.
a building where you can get onto an aircraft, bus, or
ship
someone whose job is making travel arrangements for
people

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visa

visa

viz

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wildlife

wildlife

waldlaf

an official mark in your passport (=document which

proves your nationality) that allows you to enter or
leave a particular country
animals, birds, and plants living in their natural
environment

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yacht

yacht

jt

a large boat with sails used for pleasure or in races

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absence

absence

bsns

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bad-tempered

bad-tempered

adj

bdtempd

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breed
breeze
conservation

breed
breeze
conservation

v
n
n

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conserve

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conserve
cut down sth or cut sth
down

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destruction

knsv

NOT HARM

cut down

pv

kt dan

REMOVE

destruction

dstrkn

when something is destroyed

endangered birds/plants/species are animals or plants

which may soon not exist because there are very few
now alive
The bald eagle is no longer an endangered species.
one of the soft, light things that grow from and cover a
bird's skin
She prefers a feather pillow.

to prevent harm or damage to animals or places

to make a tree or other plant fall to the ground by
cutting it near the bottom

ndendd

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feather

feather

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from time to time

from time to time

fe
frm tam t
tam

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fur

fur

global warming
in time
live up to

n
p
pv

glbl wm
n tam
SUITABLE POINT
lav p tu

look forward to
one at a time

pv
p

lk fwd tu
wn t tam

sometimes, but not often

the thick hair that covers the bodies of some animals
like cats and rabbits
when the air around the world becomes warmer
because of pollution
early enough
to be as good as someone hopes
to feel happy and excited about something that is
going to happen
separately

parrot
pass (the) time

n
p

prt
ps tam

a tropical bird with a curved beak and colourful

feathers that can be taught to copy what people say
to spend time doing something

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a luxury yacht
Lisa will be acting as manager in Phil's absence
(=while Phil is not here).
'Sam's been bad-tempered recently, is something
worrying him?'

PROTECTION

adj

global warming
in time
live up to
29
look forward to
33 WF2 sth/doing sth
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a wildlife park

brid
briz
knsven

endangered

31

She went to Miami on a tourist visa.

a bad-tempered person gets angry or annoyed easily

to keep animals for the purpose of producing young
animals in a controlled way
a gentle wind
the protection of nature

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28

They booked their holiday through a travel agent.

a time when you are not in a particular place

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a terminal building

NOT THERE

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They're stopping over in Malaysia for a couple of

nights on the way to Australia.
We watched the plane taking off.

HAIR

His main income comes from breeding cattle.

a cool breeze
wildlife conservation
This zoo helps to conserve threatened species.
Many trees will be cut down.
We are all responsible for the destruction of the
forest.

I still see my ex-boyfriend from time to time.

The kittens were covered in soft fur.
Many people blame pollution for global warming.
I got home just in time - it's starting to rain.
Did the trip live up to your expectations?
I'm really looking forward to my holiday.
Eat them one at a time.

This parrot is mainly found in South America.

She was eating only to pass the time.

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parrot
pass the time

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paw

paw

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polar bear

polar bear

pl be

the foot of certain animals, such as cats and dogs

A thorn was stuck in the dog's paw.
a large, white bear that lives in the North Pole (=most
Polar bears can run surprisingly fast.
northern part of the Earth)

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pollute

pollute

plut

to make water, air, soil, etc. dirty or harmful

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We need a fuel that won't pollute the environment.

something which you buy or keep to remember a

special event or holiday
a group of plants or animals which share similar
characteristics
to experience something bad
to look after someone by paying for their food, clothes,
etc.
the long, narrow part that sticks out at the back of an
animal's body
multiplied by

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souvenir

souvenir

suvn

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species
suffer

species
suffer

n
v

spiiz
sf

EXPERIENCE

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support

support

spt

PAY

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tail
times

tail
times

n
pr

tel
tamz

ANIMAL

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wild

wild

wald

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wing
absolutely
anxious
astonished

wing
absolutely
anxious
astonished

n
adv
adj
adj

w
bslutli
s
stnt

CREATURE

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blow

bl

WIND

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calm down
come down

blow
calm down(sb) or
calm (sb) down)
come down

pv
pv

km dan
km dan

FALL

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content

content

adj

kntent

If the wind blows, it moves and makes currents of air. A cool sea breeze was blowing.
to stop feeling upset, angry, or excited, or to make
someone stop feeling this way
Calm down and tell me what's wrong.
to fall and land on the ground
A lot of trees came down in the storm.
Not content with second place, Jeff played only to
happy or satisfied
win.

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delighted

delighted

adj

dlatd

very pleased

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draw up
end up
extremely

draw up
end up
extremely

pv
pv
adv

dr p
end p
kstrimli

If a vehicle draws up, it arrives somewhere and stops. He drew up outside her house in a yellow sports car.
to finally be in a particular place or situation
I never thought he'd end up in prison.
very, or much more than usual
extremely beautiful

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frightened
furious
grab

frightened
furious
grab

adj
adj
v

fratnd
fjris
grb

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irritated
petrified
pour

irritated
petrified
pour

adj
adj
v

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pull away

pull away

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pull up

pull up

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relieved

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satisfied

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scared/worried stiff

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shake
shoot
steady

relieved

satisfied
scared/worried
stiff

shake
shoot
steady

WORRIED

a souvenir shop
a rare species of bird
I can't bear to see animals suffering.
She has three children to support.
The dog's pleased to see you - he's wagging his tail.
Ten times three is thirty.

in the wild' means in a natural environment

Animals are usually happier in the wild than in a zoo.

one of the two parts that a bird or insect uses to fly

completely
worried and nervous
very surprised

The bird's wings were covered in oil.

The food was absolutely delicious.
She's very anxious about her exams.
He was astonished at her behaviour.

I'd be absolutely delighted to accept your invitation.

ANGRY
TAKE SUDDENLY

afraid or nervous
extremely angry
to take hold of something or someone suddenly

rtetd
petrfad
p

RAIN

annoyed
extremely frightened
to rain, producing a lot of water

pv

pl we

START MOVING

If a vehicle pulls away, it starts moving.

I've always been frightened of going to the dentist.

He's furious at the way he's been treated.
He grabbed my arm and pulled me away.
Ben began to get increasingly irritated by/at her
questions.
I'm petrified of spiders.
We can't go out in this weather - it's pouring!
I just managed to get on the bus before it pulled
away.

pv

pl p

If a vehicle pulls up, it stops, often for a short time.

A car pulled up outside the bank and two men got out.

rlivd

feeling happy because something unpleasant did not

happen or you are not worried about something any
more

I'm just relieved that she's safe and well.

adj

stsfad

pleased because you have got what you wanted, or

because something has happened in the way that you
wanted

adv

sked wrid stf

very frightened or worried

Are you satisfied with the new arrangement?

I was scared/worried stiff when I heard someone
moving around upstairs.

ek
ut
stedi

If you are shaking, your body makes quick short

movements, or you feel as if it is doing so, because you
are frightened or nervous
to fire a bullet from a gun
still and not shaking

I was shaking like a leaf/ UK like a jelly (= very

nervous) before my exam.
Don't shoot!
You need steady hands to be a dentist.

adj

v
v
adj

MOVE
FIRE BULLET
STILL

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The students looked tense as they waited for their

exam results.
I'm terrified of flying.
They look totally different.

tense
terrified
totally

tense
terrified
totally

adj
adj
adv

tens
terfad
ttli

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uneasy
appearance

uneasy
appearance

adj
n

nizi
prns

IN PUBLIC

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argument

argument

gjmnt

REASON

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breakdown
broadcast

breakdown
broadcast

n
v

brekdan
brdkst

NOT WORKING

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case

case

kes

SITUATION

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celebrity
contest
delicate

celebrity
contest
delicate

n
n
adj

slebrti
kntest
delkt

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fame

fame

fem

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fluent

fluent

adj

flunt

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gossip

gossip

gsp

a famous person
a competition or election
EASY TO DAMAGE easy to damage or break
when you are known by many people because of your
achievements, skills, etc.
able to use a language naturally without stopping or
making mistakes
ABILITY
conversation or reports about other people's private
lives that might or might not be true
CONVERSATION

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headline

headline

hedlan

a line of words printed in large letters as the title of a

story in a newspaper, or the main points of the news
that are broadcast on television or radio

The news of his death was splashed in headlines

across all the newspapers.

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impressed
inspiration

impressed
inspiration

adj
n

mprest
nspren

causing someone to admire or respect you because of

something that you have done or said
an example which people admire

Your mother was clearly not impressed by our

behaviour in the restaurant.
She is is an inspiration to us all.

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keep away

pv

kip we

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keep (sb/sth) away

keep down sth or keep
sth down

keep down

pv

kip dan

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keep sb in

keep in

pv

kip n

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keep on (doing sth)

keep on

pv

kip n

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keep to sth

keep to

pv

kip tu

FEELING

NO INCREASE

NOT CHANGE
PLANS

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keep up (with sb/sth)

keep up

pv

kip p

SAME SPEED

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keep up (with sb/sth)

living
look up to sb

keep up
living
look up to

pv
n
pv

kip p
lv
lk p tu

UNDERSTAND

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lottery

lottery

ltri

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the press

the press

pres

nervous, worried, and not able to relax

very frightened
completely
worried because you think something bad might
happen
an occasion when someone appears in public
a reason or reasons why you support or oppose an
idea, action, etc.
when a vehicle or machine stops working for a period
of time
to send out a programme on television or radio
a particular situation or example of something

to not go somewhere or near something, or to prevent

someone from going somewhere or near something
to stop the number, level, or size of something from
increasing
to make a child stay inside as a punishment, or to
make someone stay in hospital
to continue to do something, or to do something again
and again
to do what you have promised or planned to do
to move at the same speed as someone or something
that is moving forward so that you stay level with
them
to be able to understand or deal with something that is
happening or changing very fast
the money that you earn from your job
to respect and admire someone

I feel a bit uneasy about her travelling alone.

a television/public appearance
There are many arguments for/against nuclear
energy.
I had a breakdown (= my car stopped working) in the
middle of the road.
The concert will be broadcast live next week.
People were imprisoned, and, in some cases, killed for
their beliefs.
Some people aren't interested in reading about
celebrities.
He won the spelling contest.
a delicate china cup
She moved to London in search of fame and fortune.
She is fluent in six languages.
an interesting piece of gossip

Keep away from the edge of the cliff.

I exercise to keep my weight down.
The doctors decided to keep him in for another night.
I wish he wouldn't keep on about how much he earns.
I think we should keep to our original plan.

She was walking so fast I couldn't keep up with her.

I feel it's important to keep up with current events.
to earn/make a living
He really looks up to his father.

a way of making money by selling numbered tickets to

people who then have a chance of winning a prize if
their number is chosen
the national lottery
newspapers and magazines, or the people who write
them
the local/national press

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privacy

privacy

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the pros and cons

pro

prvsi
prz nd
knz

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regional

regional

adj

ridnl

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scandal

scandal

skndl

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sensation
talent

sensation
talent

n
n

sensen
tlnt

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understandable
cant stand sb/sth

understandable
cant stand

adj
pv

ndstndbl
knt stnd

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cheer
course
course
court

cheer
course
course
court

v
n
n
n

t
ks
ks
kt

when you are alone and people cannot see or hear

what you are doing
the advantages and disadvantages of something

EXCITEMENT

SPORT
LESSONS
SPORT

relating to a region (=particular area in a country)

something that shocks people because they think it is
morally wrong
a lot of excitement, surprise, or interest, or the person
or event that causes these feelings
a natural ability to do something
An understandable feeling or action is one that you
would expect in that particular situation.
(informal) to hate someone or something
to shout loudly in order to show your approval or to
encourage someone
an area used for horse races or playing golf
a series of lessons about a particular subject
an area for playing particular sports

I hate sharing a bedroom - I never get any privacy.

We discussed the pros and cons of buying a bigger
house.
a regional dialect/newspaper
a sex scandal
Their affair caused a sensation.
She showed an early talent for drawing.
It's understandable that he's angry.
I can't stand people being late.
The crowd stood up and cheered at the end of the
concert.
a golf course
She did a ten-week course in computing.
a tennis/basketball court

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do business (with sb)

business

du bzns

to be involved in the activity of buying and selling

goods and services, or a particular company that does Our firm does a lot of business with overseas
this, or work you do to earn money
customers.

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do damage
do sb a favour
do sth for a living

damage
favour
living

p
p
p

du dmd
du fev
du fr lv

to cause harm or injury

to do something to help someone
to earn money by doing a job

HELP

Recent discoveries about corruption have done

serious damage to the company's reputation.
Could you do me a favour please?
What does he do for a living?
There's no mayonnaise left, so I'm afraid you'll just
have to do without./Jack's the kind of player we can't
do without.
extreme sports such as bungee jumping and
snowboarding
Their relationship fell apart after they moved to
Detroit.

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do without (sb/sth)

do without (sb/sth) pv

du wat

to manage without having someone or something

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extreme sport

extreme sport

kstrim spt

a sport that is very dangerous and exciting

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fall apart

fall apart

pv

fl pt

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fall for sb

fall for sb

pv

fl f

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fall out (with sb)

fall out

pv

fl at

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fall through
field

fall through
field

pv
n

fl ru
fild

SPORT

If a plan or agreement falls through, it fails to happen. At the last moment our holidays plans fell through.
an area of grass where you can play a sport
a football field

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fitness
gym

fitness
gym

n
n

ftns
dm

HEALTHY
BUILDING

the condition of being physically strong and healthy

a building with equipment for doing exercises

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gymnastics
ice skate
lap

gymnastics
ice skate
lap

n
v
n

dmnstks
as sket
lp

RACE

a sport in which you do physical exercises on the floor

and on different pieces of equipment, often in
She goes to a gymnastics class once a week.
competitions
to move across ice using ice skates
Do you enjoy ice skating?
one journey around a circular race track
He's two laps behind the leaders.

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net

net

net

OBJECT

penlti

SPORTS
ADVANTAGE

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penalty

penalty

HAVE PROBLEMS

to start having problems that you cannot deal with

to suddenly have strong, romantic feelings about
someone
to argue with someone and stop being friendly with
them

something made with a piece of net, for example for

catching fish or insects, or for sports
in sports, an advantage given to a team when the
opposing team has broken a rule

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He has really fallen for her.

Have you and Sam fallen out with each other again?

physical fitness
Nick goes to the gym three times a week.

a tennis/basketball net
They won a penalty in the first five minutes of the
game.

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pitch

pitch

pt

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referee

referee

refri

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take a risk

risk

tek rsk

row
scary
ski

v
adj
v

r
skeri
ski

SPORT

BAD POSSIBILITY

an area of ground where a sport is played

someone who makes sure that players follow the rules
during a sports game
to do something although something bad might
happen because of it

a cricket/football pitch
The referee held up a red card.
There are more health risks when older women get
pregnant.

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spectator

spectator

spektet

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team
track

team
track

n
n

tim
trk

SPORT
RACE

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affect

affect

fekt

INFLUENCE

to move a boat or move someone in a boat through the

water using oars (=poles with flat ends)
They rowed out to an island in the centre of the lake.
frightening
a scary place/woman
to move over snow wearing skis
They go skiing every year.
They won 4-0 in front of over 40,000 cheering
someone who watches an event, sport, etc.
spectators.
a group of people who play a sport or game together
a basketball/football team
against another group of players
a path, often circular, used for races
a race track
to have an influence on someone or something, or to I was deeply affected by the film (= It caused strong
cause them to change
feelings in me).

ABILITY

If you are accustomed to something, you have

experienced it often enough for it to seem normal to
you.
to know and like someone
certain about your ability to do things well

She isn't accustomed to dealing with so much media

attention.
I have been friends with Jo for years.
a confident grin

NOT PLEASED

saying that someone or something is bad or wrong

a critical report

to think that someone or something is bad or wrong

(UK) If two or more people get on, they like each other
and are friendly to each other.
the work that you do to keep your house clean

Her family disapproved of the marriage.

I never knew that Karen didn't get on with Sue./We
have always got on well.
I can't stand doing housework.

to do/not do what you said that you would do

to not tell anyone a secret that you know
to prevent someone from sleeping
a child or young person
to make a lot of money

Please don't break your promise!

Can you keep a secret?
I drink a lot of coffee to keep me awake.
school kids
She made a fortune selling her story to the
newspapers.

to begin to know and like someone

the way someone feels at a particular time
an area of a town or city that people live in

He's shy and finds it difficult to make friends.

to be in a good/bad mood
I grew up in a very poor neighbourhood.

feeling very pleased about something you have done,

something you own, or someone you know

She was so proud of her son.

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scary
RS
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48

accustomed
friend
confident

pv
pv
adj

bi kstmd
tu
bi frendz w
knfdnt

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be accustomed to
sth/doing sth
be friends with
confident

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critical

critical

adj

krtkl

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disapprove

disapprove

dspruv

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get on (with sb)

housework

get on
housework

pv
n

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keep/break a promise
keep a secret
keep sb awake
kid

promise
secret
awake
kid

p
p
p
n

get n
haswk
kip brek
prms
kip sikrt
kip wek
kd

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make a fortune

make a fortune

mek ftun

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make friends with p

mood
n
neighbourhood
n

mek frendz
mud
nebhd

FEELING

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mood
neighbourhood

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proud

proud

adj

prad

PLEASED

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selfish
sensible

selfish
sensible

adj
adj

self
sensbl

JUDGMENT

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share
storey
struggle

v
n
v

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share
storey
struggle
taste good/bad/sweet
etc.

taste

e
stri
strgl
test gd bd
swit

AT SAME TIME

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admit

admit

dmt

SOMETHING BAD

SAY CERTAINLY

CHILD

TRY
FOOD/DRINK

caring only about yourself and not other people

showing good judgment
to have or use something at the same time as someone
else
a level of a building
to try very hard to do something difficult

It's very selfish of him.

a sensible decision

to have a particular flavour

to agree that you did something bad, or that
something bad is true

This cake tastes good!

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She shares a house with Paul.

a three-storey house
He's struggling to pay off his debts.

Both men admitted taking illegal drugs.

to tell people about a product or service, for example

in newspapers or on television, in order to persuade
them to buy it
a product that is made by a particular company
the amount of money you have for something
a person in a book, film, etc.
an advertisement on the radio or television
a time by which something must be done
to feel uncertain about something or think that
something is not probable
full of action and excitement

Companies are not allowed to advertise cigarettes on

television any more.
Which brand of toothpaste do you use?
an annual budget of 30 million
a cartoon character
a TV commercial
to meet/miss a deadline

advertise
brand
budget
character
commercial
deadline

advertise
brand
budget
character
commercial
deadline

v
n
n
n
n
n

dvtaz
brnd
bdt
krkt
kml
dedlan

TRY TO SELL
PRODUCT
AMOUNT
STORY

doubt
dramatic

doubt
dramatic

v
adj

dat
drmtk

FEEL UNCERTAIN
EXCITING

element
ending
huge

element
ending
huge

n
n
adj

elmnt
end
hjud

PART
END

location
message

location
message

n
n

lken
mesd

IDEA

narrow
personality
powerful

narrow
personality
powerful

adj
n
adj

nr
psnlti
pafl

NOT WIDE
FAMOUS
EFFECT

production
reckon

production
reckon

n
v

prdkn
rekn

ORGANIZING
FILM/PLAY
THINK

setting
shallow

setting
shallow

n
adj

set
l

PLACE
NOT DEEP

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stress
view

stress
view

v
n

stres
vju

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what's more

what

wt m

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access
achievement

access
achievement

n
n

kses
tivmnt

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at first

at first

t fst

at the beginning of a situation or period of time

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at last
at least
at once
at peace
at present

at last
at least
at once
at peace
at present

p
p
p
p
p

t
t
t
t
t

finally
as much as, or more than, a number or amount
immediately
not fighting, not at war
now

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at rest
at the same time

at rest
at the same time

p
p

t rest
STOP
t sem tam

not doing anything active, not moving

despite this

At last, I've found a pair of jeans that actually fit.

You'll have to wait at least an hour.
I knew at once that I would like it here.
Now she is at peace and her suffering is over.
At present she's working abroad.
Your father was a very troubled man, but he's at rest
now.
We arrived at the same time.

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at war
commercial
concept
decade

at war
commercial
concept
decade

p
adj
n
n

t w
kml
knsept
deked

when there is fighting between two or more countries,

or two or more groups inside a country
relating to buying and selling things
an idea or principle
a period of ten years

They've been at war for the last five years.

a commercial organization/venture/success
the concept of free speech
She has been working for the last six decades.

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a part of something
the last part of a story or film
extremely large
a place or position
the most important idea of a film, book, etc.
Narrow things measure a small distance from one side
to the other.
a famous person
having a strong effect on people
when someone controls how a film, play, programme,
or musical recording is made
to think that something is probably true

I doubt that I'll get the job.

a dramatic rescue
This book has all the elements of a good detective
story.
I hope this film has a happy ending.
a huge house
They haven't yet decided on the location of the new
store.
The book conveys a complex message.
a narrow lane/street
a well-known TV personality
a powerful effect/influence
She wants a career in TV production.
I reckon he likes her.
The house provided the setting for the TV series 'Pride
and Prejudice'.
shallow water

EMPHASIZE
OPINION

the place where something is or where something

happens, often in a book, play, or film
not deep
to emphasize something in order to show that it is
important
your opinion

The decorations were absolutely beautiful and what's

more, the children had made them themselves.

OPPORTUNITY
GOOD THING

used to add something surprising or interesting to

what you have just said
when you have the right or opportunity to use or see
something
something good that you achieve

lst
list
wns
pis
preznt

BUY/SELL

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I stressed that this was our policy.

We have different views about/on education.

I don't have access to that kind of information.

This film is his greatest achievement to date.
At first I thought she was unfriendly, but actually she
is just shy.

an organized journey, especially a long one for a

particular purpose
not allowed by law
morally wrong
easily annoyed by someone's mistakes or because you
have to wait
unsuitable for a particular situation or person

expedition
illegal
immoral

expedition
illegal
immoral

n
adj
adj

ekspdn
ligl
mrl

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impatient
innappropriate

impatient
innappropriate

adj
adj

mpent
nprprit

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inexperienced

inexperienced

adj

nksprintst

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irregular

irregular

adj

regjl

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irresponsible

irresponsible

adj

rspnsbl

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need
proposal

need
proposal

n
n

nid
prpzl

PLAN

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prove
rocket

prove
rocket

v
n

pruv
rkt

VEHICLE

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scientific

scientific

adj

santfk

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significant
solution
space

significant
solution
space

adj
n
n

sgnfknt
slun
spes

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sponsor

sponsor

spns

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supporter

supporter

spt

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technology

technology

teknldi

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willingness

willing

adj

wlnes

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aggressive

aggressive

adj

gresv

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blush
bossy

blush
bossy

v
adj

bl
bsi

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characteristic
cheerful

characteristic
cheerful

n
adj

krktrstk
tfl

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competitive
demanding

competitive
demanding

adj
adj

kmpettv
dmnd

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discourage

discourage

dskrd

to give money to someone to support an activity,

event, or organization, sometimes as a way to
advertise your company or product
someone who supports a particular idea, group, or
person
IDEA
knowledge, equipment, and methods that are used in
science and industry
to be willing (to do sth) is to be happy to do
something, if you need to
behaving in an angry and violent way towards another
person
ANGRY
If you blush, your face becomes red, especially because
you are embarrassed.
always telling other people what to do
a typical or obvious quality that makes one person or
thing different from others
happy
PERSON
wanting to win or to be more successful than other
people
PERSON
needing a lot of your time, attention, or effort
to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about
LESS CONFIDENT something

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identical
identity

identical
identity

adj
n

adentkl
adentti

PERSON

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impatient

impatient

adj

mpent

EASILY ANNOYED

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jealous

jealous

adj

dels

LOVE

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EASILY ANNOYED

TIME

ANSWER
OUTSIDE EARTH

Peary led the first expedition to the North Pole.

illegal drugs/weapons
immoral behaviour
I do get impatient with the children when they won't
do their homework.

without much experience or knowledge of something

Irregular actions or events happen with a different
amount of time between each one.
not thinking about the possible bad results of what
you are doing

Kennedy was young and inexperienced.

something that is necessary to have or do

a suggestion for a plan

There's an urgent need for more medical supplies.

a proposal to raise taxes
They knew who had stolen the money, but they
couldn't prove it.
Scientists are designing a new type of rocket.

to show that something is true

a tube-shaped vehicle for travelling in space
relating to science, or using the organized methods of
science
important or noticeable
the answer to a problem
the area outside the Earth

exactly the same

who someone is
easily annoyed by someone's mistakes or because you
have to wait
upset and angry because someone you love seems too
interested in another person

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an irregular heartbeat
an irresponsible attitude

scientific experiments/research
These measures will save a significant amount of
money.
There's no easy solution to this problem.
They plan to send another satellite into space.

The event is sponsored by First National Bank.

a strong supporter of the government
computer technology
He's willing to pay a lot of money for that house.
He was drunk and aggressive.
He blushed with shame.
Don't be so bossy!
a national characteristic
I'm not feeling very cheerful today.
She's very competitive.
a very demanding job
I didn't mean to discourage her.
The two rooms were almost/virtually identical.
They promised to keep her identity secret.
I do get impatient with the children when they won't
do their homework.
a jealous husband

Someone who is lazy does not like working or using

any effort.

You lazy thing!

always liking and supporting someone or something,

sometimes when other people do not
someone who has no brothers or sisters
always believing that good things will happen
to look like or be like someone or something
when two things or people are similar, or a way in
which they are similar
determined not to change your ideas, plans, etc.,
although other people want you to

a loyal supporter
He enjoys being an only child.
We're optimistic about our chances of success.
She resembles her father.
There are a number of similarities between the two
systems.
If he doesn't want to do something he can be very
stubborn.

tek td

to consider something when judging a situation

to be similar to an older member of your family
to take control of or make yourself responsible for
something

Britain's tax system takes no account of children.

Peter's very tall - he takes after his father.
I was happy to let her take charge of paying all the
bills.

p
pv

tek fe grntd
tek f
SUCCESSFUL

to not show that you are grateful for someone or

something, and forget that you are lucky to have them Most of us take our freedom for granted.
to suddenly become successful
Her career had just taken off.

take out

pv

tek at

to remove something from somewhere

take sb/sth seriously

seriously

tek srisli

to believe that someone or something is important and

The police have to take any terrorist threat seriously.
that you should pay attention to them

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take turns

take turns

tek tnz

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twin
unpopular
unreliable
witty

twin
unpopular
unreliable
witty

n
adj
adj
adj

twn
nppjl
nrlabl
wti

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appliance
attic

appliance
attic

n
n

plans
tk

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cart

cart

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come to a conclusion

conclusion

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come to a decision

decision

kt
km tu kn
klun
km tu d
sn

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complaint

complaint

kmplent

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crockery

crockery

krkri

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crunchy
cutlery

crunchy
cutlery

adj
n

krnti
ktlri

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devise

devise

dvaz

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duplicate
fall asleep

duplicate
fall asleep

v
p

djuplket
fl slip

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lazy

lazy

adj

lezi

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loyal
only child
optimistic
resemble

loyal
only child
optimistic
resemble

adj
n
adj
v

ll
nli tald
ptmstk
rzembl

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similarity

similarity

smlrti

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stubborn

stubborn

adj

stbn

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take account of
take after sb

account
take after sb

p
pv

tek kant v
tek ft

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take charge

take charge

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take for granted

take off

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take for granted

take off
take out sth or take sth
out

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Unit 11

WORK

SHOP

NOT
SATISFACTORY

DO THE SAME

If two or more people take turns, one person does

something, then another person does something, etc.
one of two children who are born to the same mother
at the same time
disliked by most people
not able to be trusted or depended on
using words in a funny and clever way
a piece of electrical equipment with a particular
purpose in the home
a room at the top of a house under the roof
(US) a metal structure on wheels that is used for
carrying things
to have an opinion after considering all the
information about something
make a choice about something after thinking about
several possibilities
when someone says that something is wrong or not
satisfactory
plates, cups, and other dishes, especially those made
from clay
Crunchy food is hard and makes a noise when you eat
it.
knives, forks, and spoons
to design or invent something such as a system, plan,
or piece of equipment
to do something that has already been done, in exactly
the same way
to start sleeping

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He reached into his bag and took out a book.

They all took turns carrying the suitcase.

She is expecting twins.
an unpopular idea
an unreliable witness
a witty comment
fridges, radios, and other electrical appliances
They keep old furniture in the attic.
Put your shopping in the cart.
I've come to the conclusion that we'll have to sell the
car.
The committee should come to/reach a final decision
by next week.
a letter of complaint
Remains of Roman crockery were found at the site.
crunchy green apples
Please help yourself to cutlery.
He's good at devising language games that you can
play with students in class.
Ajax hope to duplicate last year's success.
He fell asleep in front of the TV.

Sophia fell ill/was taken ill (= became ill) while on

holiday.

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fall ill

ill

fl l

to become unwell

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fall in love

fall in love

fl n lv

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fed up

fed up

adj

fedp

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fulfil

fulfil

flfl

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groceries

groceries

n (pl)

grsriz

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infection
inventor

infection
inventor

n
n

nfekn
nvent

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make fun of

fun

mek fn v

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research

research

rst

to be very attracted to someone and begin to love them

(informal) annoyed or bored by something that you
have experienced for too long
to do something that is expected, hoped for or
promised or to cause it to happen
goods bought to be used in the home such as food and
cleaning products
a disease in a part of your body that is caused by
bacteria or a virus
someone who designs and makes new things
to make a joke about someone or something in an
unkind way
to study a subject in detail in order to discover new
information about it

rtjul
sgi
stel

an activity or a set of actions that are always done in

the same way or at the same time, sometimes as part
of a religion
very wet and soft
old and not fresh

Coffee and the paper are part of my morning ritual.

soggy ground
stale bread

to become joined to something else or to make

something become joined to something else, usually
with a substance like glue
a solid, liquid, or gas
a feeling or belief that someone has done something
wrong

Anne stuck a picture of her boyfriend on the wall.

a dangerous substance
I had a sneaking suspicion that the two events might
be connected.

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ritual
soggy
stale

ritual
soggy
stale

n
adj
adj

MAKE HAPPEN

OLD

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stick
substance

stick
substance

v
n

stk
sbstns

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suspicion

suspicion

sspn

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talk sb into (doing) sth

talk sb into

pv

tk ntu

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tell sb/sth apart

tell a lie

tell apart
tell a lie

pv
p

tel pt
tel la

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tell a story

tell a story

tel stri

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transform
accuse

transform
accuse

v
v

trnsfm
kjuz

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affect
ambition

v
n

fekt
mbn

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affect
ambition
apologise (UK) /
apologize

apologize

pldaz

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claim

claim

klem

SAY

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deny
educate

deny
educate

v
v

dna
edket

NOT TRUE
TEACH

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educated

educated

adj

edketd

Someone who is educated has learned a lot at school

or university and has a good level of knowledge.

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educational

educational

adj

edkenl

providing education or relating to education

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face up to

face up to

pv

fes p tu

to accept that a difficult situation exists

JOIN
MATERIAL

DESCRIPTION

CAUSE CHANGE
HOPE

to persuade someone to do something

to be able to see the difference between two very
similar things or people
to say something/things that are not true
to entertain people with a description of a series of
real or imaginary events

They met and fell madly in love.

I'm fed up with my job.
A school fails if it does not fulfil the
needs/requirements of its pupils.
Can you help me to carry these groceries?
an ear/throat infection
He wants to be an inventor.
The other children at school used to make fun of his
hair.
He spent several years researching a rare African
dialect.

He's against the idea, but I think I can talk him into it.
As babies, the twins were so alike that I just couldn't
tell them apart.
She's always telling lies.

Tell us a story, Mum.

Within weeks they had transformed the area into a
to change something completely, usually to improve it beautiful garden.
to say that someone has done something bad
He was falsely accused of murder.
to influence someone or something, or cause them to
change
It's a disease which affects many older people.
something you want to achieve in your life
My ambition is to retire at forty.
to tell someone that you are sorry about something
you have done
The pilot apologized to passengers for the delay.
to say that something is true, although you have not
proved it
She claimed that the dog attacked her.
to say that something is not true, especially something
that you are accused of
He never denied that he said those things.
to teach someone at a school or college
She was educated at the Perse School.

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an educated young woman

Reducing the size of classes may improve educational
standards.
You've got to face up to the truth sometime - he'll
never marry you.

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feel

feel

fil

OPINION

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insist

insist

nsst

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mention

mention

menn

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opportunity

opportunity

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performance
position

performance
position

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progress

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promise

I feel that he's the best person for the job.

SAY

to think something or have an opinion

to say firmly that something is true, especially when
other people do not believe you

I'll mention your ideas to Caroline.

ptjunti

CHANCE

to briefly speak or write about something or someone

a situation in which it is possible for you to do
something, or a possibility of doing something

n
n

pfmns
pzn

SUCCESS
JOB

progress

prgres

DEVELOPMENT

promise

prms

SAY

how successful someone or something is

a job
development and improvement of skills, knowledge,
etc.
to say that you will certainly do something or that
something will certainly happen
an official record showing that you have finished a
training course or have the necessary skills, etc.
to say that you will not do or accept something
related or useful to what is happening or being talked
about

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qualification
refuse

qualification
refuse

n
v

kwlfken
rfjuz

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relevant

relevant

adj

relvnt

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standard
urge

standard
urge

n
v

stndd
d

QUALITY

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warn

warn

wn

ADVISE

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wish

wish

WANT

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adventurous
above all
all along
all in all
all of a sudden
at all

adventurous
above all
all along
all in all
all of a sudden
at all

adj
p
p
p
p
p

dventrs
bv l
l l
l n l
l v sdn
t l

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background

background

bkgrand

Mia insisted that she and Carlo were just friends.

opportunities for young graduates

The company's performance was poor for the first
two years.
to apply for a position in a company
slow/rapid progress
She promised to write to me every week.
Do you have any
teaching/legal/medical/secretarial/academic
qualifications?
I asked him to leave but he refused.
relevant information

a level of quality, especially a level that is acceptable

to strongly advise an action
to advise someone not to do something that could
cause danger or trouble
to want a situation that is different from the one that
exists

high moral standards

Financial experts are urging caution.

NEW THINGS

willing to try new and often difficult things

more than anything
from the beginning of a period of time
considering everything
unexpectedly
in any way

I'm trying to be more adventurous with my cooking.

Above all, I'd like to thank everyone.
I said all along that it was a mistake.
All in all, I think she did well.
All of a sudden she got up and walked out.
He hasn't changed at all.

PERSON

a person's education, family, and experience of life

She came from a middle-class background.

I warned you not to tell her.

I wish I had been there.

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career

career

kr

JOB

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commitment

commitment

kmtmnt

LOYALTY

a job that you do for a long period of your life and that
gives you the chance to move to a higher position and
a successful career in marketing
earn more money
when you are willing to give your time and energy to
We are looking for someone with talent, enthusiasm,
something that you believe in
and commitment.

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concerned

concerned

adj

knsnd

WORRIED

worried

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dishonest
disorganized
dissatisfied

adj
adj
adj

dsnst
dsgnazd
dsstsfad

EVENT

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dishonest
disorganised
dissatisfied

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employer

employer

mpl

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enthusiasm
enthusiastic

enthusiasm
enthusiastic

n
adj

njuzizm
njuzistk

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flexible

flexible

adj

fleksbl

not honest and likely to lie or do something illegal

not planned or organised well
not pleased or happy with something
a person or company that pays people to work for
them
when you feel very interested in something and would
very much like to be involved in it
showing enthusiasm
able to change or be changed easily according to the
ABLE TO CHANGE situation

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A letter will be sent out to everyone concerned.

I think it was dishonest of him to keep quiet.
The competition was completely disorganized.
a dissatisfied customer
They pride themselves on being fair employers.
She has always had a lot of enthusiasm for her work.
enthusiastic support
I'd like a job with more flexible working hours.

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inexperienced

inexperienced

adj

nksprintst

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irresponsible

irresponsible

adj

rspnsbl

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redundant

redundant

adj

rdndnt

NOT WORKING

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responsibility
responsible

responsibility
responsible

n
adj

rspnsblti
rspnsbl

JOB

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routine
secure
self-confident
support
uncertain

routine
secure
self-confident
support
uncertain

n
adj
adj
n
adj

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unemployment benefit
unsuccessful

benefit
unsuccessful

n
adj

rutin
skj
self knfdnt
spt
nstn
nmplmnt
benft
nsksesfl

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accessible

accessible

adj

ksesbl

FIND

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bar

bar

DRINKING

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canal
clap
consist of sth

canal
clap
consist of

n
n
pv

knl
klp
knsst v

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dam
economical

dam
economical

n
adj

dm
iknmkl

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environment

n
adj
n

nvarnmnt
nvarn
mentli frendli
fl
BRIGHT LIGHT

fld

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environment
environmentally
environmentally friendly friendly
flash
flash

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flood

flood

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fossil fuel

fuel

fsl fjul

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household

household

hasld

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lake
lightning

lake
lightning

n
n

lek
latn

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litter
pane

litter
pane

n
n

lt
pen

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pond

pond

pnd

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rapids

rapids

n (pl)

rpdz

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recycle

recycle

risakl

REGULAR
ACTIVITY
SAFE
HELP
SITUATION

WATER

without much experience or knowledge of something

not thinking about the possible bad results of what
you are doing
not working because your employer has told you there
is not enough work
something that it is your job or duty to deal with
showing good judgment and able to be trusted
the things you regularly do and how and when you do
them
safe from danger
feeling sure about yourself and your abilities
help or encouragement
not known, or not completely certain
money that the government gives to people who don't
have a job and are looking for a job
not achieving what was wanted or intended
easy to find or reach
a place where alcoholic drinks are sold and drunk, or
the area behind the person serving the drinks
an artificial river built for boats to travel along or to
take water where it is needed
a sudden loud noise made by thunder
to be formed or made from two or more things
a strong wall built across a river to stop the water and
make a lake
not using a lot of money, fuel, etc.
the air, water and land in or on which people, animals
and plants live

Kennedy was young and inexperienced.

an irresponsible attitude
Eight thousand people have been made redundant in
Britain this year.
The head of the department has various additional
responsibilities.
a hard-working and responsible employee
a daily routine
I don't feel that the house is secure.
You need to be self-confident in interviews.
emotional/financial support
The museum faces an uncertain future.
He's been claiming unemployment benefit for years.
an unsuccessful attempt/effort
Information such as this is freely accessible to the
public.

I met him in a bar in Soho.

a canal boat
Let's give our winning contestant a big clap.
a dessert consisting of fruit and cream
The Aswan High Dam is on the River Nile in Egypt.
I need a car that's economical and reliable.
We are working in a very competitive environment.

not harmful to the environment

a sudden bright light

environmentally-friendly washing powder

The bomb exploded in a flash of yellow light.

when a lot of water covers an area that is usually dry,

especially when a river becomes too full

The flood destroyed thousands of homes.

fuels such as gas, coal and oil, which were formed

underground from plant and animal remains millions We need to find sources of energy other than fossil
of years ago
fuels.
a family or group of people who live together in a
house
Many households own more than one television.

WASTE

a large area of water which has land all around it

a sudden flash of light in the sky during a storm
pieces of paper and other waste that are left in public
places
a flat piece of glass in a window or door
a small area of water, especially one that has been
made artificially in a park or garden

to go boating on the lake

thunder and lightning
Please take your litter home.
The window panes were covered in dust.
There are lots of frogs in our pond.

a part of a river where the water moves very fast

They shot (= travelled through) the rapids in a canoe.
to put used paper, glass, plastic, etc. through a process
so that it can be used again
We recycle all our newspapers and bottles.

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reservoir

reservoir

rezvw

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river

river

rv

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route

route

rut

ROADS

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rubbish

rubbish

rb

WASTE

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second-hand

second-hand

adj

seknd hnd

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slice

slice

slas

an artificial lake where water is stored before it goes to

people's houses
a long, natural area of water that flows across the land
and into a sea, lake, or another river
the roads or paths you follow to get from one place to
another place
things that you throw away because you do not want
them
If something is second-hand, someone else owned or
used it before you.
a flat piece of food that has been cut from a larger
piece

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storm

storm

stm

very bad weather with a lot of rain, snow, wind, etc.

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stream
tackle

stream
tackle

n
v

strim
tkl

DEAL WITH

a small river
to try to deal with a problem

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traffic

traffic

trfk

CARS ETC

the cars, trucks, etc using a road

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vegetation

vegetation

vedten

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waterfall

waterfall

wtfl

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appealing
appetite
bitter
canned

appealing
appetite
bitter
canned

adj
n
adj
adj

pil
ptat
bt
knd

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consume
consumer
dairy

consume
consumer
dairy

v
n
adj

knsjum
knsjum
deri

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finding
fizzy
flat
flavour
grill

finding
fizzy
flat
flavour
grill

n
adj
adj
n
v

fand
fzi
flt
flev
grl

WITHOUT GAS
TASTE
COOK

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influence
juicy

influence
juicy

v
adj

nfluns
dusi

FOOD

TASTE

EAT OR DRINK
EAT OR DRINK

There's a cycle path around the reservoir.

the River Thames
an escape route
Our rubbish gets collected on Thursdays.
second-hand books/clothes
a slice of bread/cake/meat
a snow/thunder storm
There's a lovely stream that flows through their
garden.
new ways to tackle crime
Traffic is heavy (=there are a lot of cars, etc) in both
directions.
The railway track will have to be cleared of
vegetation if it is to be used again.

plants and trees

a stream of water that flows from a high place, often to
It is a big waterfall that you can walk behind.
a pool below
The idea of not having to get up early every morning
attractive or interesting
is rather appealing (to me).
the feeling that makes you want to eat
All that walking has given me an appetite.
having a strong, sharp, usually unpleasant taste
This coffee tastes very bitter.
Canned food is sold in metal containers.
canned fruit/tomatoes
(formal) to eat or drink something
someone who eats or drinks something
relating to milk or products made using milk
(usually plural) a piece of information that has been
discovered as a result of an official study
A fizzy
drink
hasitlots
of not
bubbles
of gas
in it. bubbles of
If
a drink
is flat,
does
contain
enough
gas.
the taste of a particular type of food or drink
to cook food using direct heat
to affect or change how someone or something
develops, behaves, or thinks
full of juice

He consumes vast quantities of chips with every meal.

These price cuts are good news for consumers.
dairy products
The findings of this research will be published next
year.
She hates fizzy drinks.
This cola tastes flat.
We sell 50 different flavours of ice cream.
Grill the fish for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
Many factors influence a film's success.
juicy apples

If something melts, it changes from a solid into a

liquid because of heat and if you melt something, you
heat it until it becomes liquid.
not having a strong effect
the paper, box, etc. that something is inside so that it
can be sold or sent somewhere

The sun soon melted the ice on the pond.

a mild taste

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melt
mild

melt
mild

v
adj

melt
mald

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packaging

packaging

pkd

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reject

reject

ridekt

NOT ACCEPT

to refuse to accept or agree with something

The United States government rejected the proposal.

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104

rich
ripe

rich
ripe

adj
adj

rt
rap

FOOD

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Rich food has a lot of butter, cream, or eggs in it.

developed enough and ready to be eaten

a rich sauce
ripe bananas

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rotten

rotten

adj

rtn

DECAYING

Rotten vegetable or animal substances are decaying.

rotten eggs

BECOME LIQUID
WEAK

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one of the five natural abilities of sight, hearing, touch,

smell, and taste
I have a very poor sense of smell.
the way that something feels when you touch it
wood with a rough texture
The project will take a huge amount of time and
how much there is of something
money.
something that is difficult and that tests someone's
Finding a decision that pleases everyone is the
ability or determination
challenge which now faces the committee.
someone who collects objects because they are
a collector of modern art
interesting or beautiful
a group of objects of the same type that have been
a private art collection
collected by one person or in one place
My bike's a few years old but it's in really good
the state that something or someone is in
condition.
very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable
We had a delightful evening.

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sense
texture

sense
texture

n
n

sens
tekst

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amount

amount

mant

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challenge

challenge

tlnd

DIFFICULT

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collector

collector

klekt

HOBBY

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collection

collection

klekn

OBJECTS

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condition
delightful

condition
delightful

n
adj

kndn
dlatfl

STATE

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elegant
exceptional

elegant
exceptional

adj
adj

elgnt
ksepnl

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the former

the former

fm

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the latter

the latter

lt

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look after sb/sth

look after

pv

lk ft

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look at sth
look for sth/sb

look at
look for

pv
pv

lk t
lk f

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look into sth

look into

pv

lk ntu

to examine the facts about a problem or situation

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the look of
Look out!
massive

the look of
Look out!
massive

p
p
adj

lk v
lk at
msv

the appearance of someone or something

something you say when someone is in danger
very big

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memory

memory

memri

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obsession

obsession

bsen

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passion (for sth)

passion

pn

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remarkable
scale
substantial

remarkable
scale
substantial

adj
n
adj

rmkbl
skel
sbstnl

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GOOD

EXAMINE

ABILITY

SIZE
AMOUNT

stylish or attractive in appearance or behaviour

extremely good
the first of two people or things that have just been
talked about
the second of two people or things that have just been
talked about
to take care of or be in charge of someone or
something
If someone, usually an expert, looks at something,
they examine it.
to try to find someone or something

a remarkable woman
We don't yet know the scale of the problem.
a substantial amount of money/time
Scientists have developed a new technique for taking
blood samples.
a vast amount of money

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technique
vast

technique
vast

n
adj

teknik
vst

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alternative

alternative

ltntv

a particular or special way of doing something

extremely big
one of two or more things that you can choose
between

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biography

biography

bagrfi

the story of a person's life written by another person

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come across sth

come across sth

pv

km krs

come out

come out

pv

km at

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come up with sth

come up with

pv

km p w

Management is looking at ways of cutting costs.

I'm looking for my keys.
We're looking into the possibility of merging the two
departments.
They liked the look of the hotel, but it was too
expensive.
Look out - there's a car coming!
a massive building

very unusual or noticeable in a way that you admire

the size or level of something
large in amount

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We look after the neighbours' cat while they're away.

John has an amazing memory for historical facts.

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Of the two suggestions, I prefer the former.

She offered me more money or a car, and I chose the
latter.

your ability to remember

someone or something that you think about all the
time
an extreme interest in or wish for doing something,
such as a hobby, activity, etc.

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BECOME
AVAILABLE

an elegant dining room

an exceptional student

to find something by chance

If a book, record, film, etc. comes out, it becomes
available for people to buy or see.
to suggest or think of an idea or plan

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an unhealthy obsession with death

Anton has a consuming passion for science fiction.

It's a low-fat alternative to butter.

She's written a biography of Mary Queen of Scots.
He came across some of his old love letters in his
wife's drawer.
When does their new album come out?
She's come up with some amazing scheme to double
her income.

a film or television programme that gives facts about a

real situation or real people
a TV documentary about the Russian Revolution

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documentary

documentary

dkjmentri

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effective

effective

adj

fektv

ACHIEVING
RESULT

successful or achieving the result that you want

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extract
form

extract
form

n
n

ekstrkt
fm

WRITING
TYPE

a particular part of a book, poem, etc. that is chosen so The teacher read out an extract from 'Brave New
that it can be used in a discussion, article, etc.
World'.
a type of something or way of doing something
Swimming is the best form of exercise.

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go ahead
go by

go ahead
go by

pv
pv

g hed
g ba

START
TIME

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go off sb/sth
go through
go up
meaningful

go off sb/sth
go through
go up
meaningful

pv
pv
pv
adj

g f
g ru
g p
minfl

INCREASE
USEFUL

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rub

rub

rb

PRESS YOUR
HANDS

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science fiction
sight
strength
surface

science fiction
sight
strength
surface

n
n
n
n

sans fkn
sat
stre
sfs

AREA SEEN
STRONG
TOP

to start to do something
If time goes by, it passes.
to stop liking or being interested in someone or
something
to experience a difficult or unpleasant situation
to become higher in level
useful, serious, or important
to press your hand or a cloth on a surface and move it
backwards and forwards
stories about life in the future or in other parts of the
universe
the area that it is possible for you to see
when someone or something is strong
the top or outside part of something

effective management

We have permission to go ahead with the project.

The days went by really slowly.
I went off beefburgers after I got food poisoning from
a take-away.
I've been going through a bad patch recently.
House prices keep going up.
a meaningful discussion
She rubbed her hands together to warm them.
Do you enjoy reading science fiction?
Eventually he disappeared from sight.
upper-body strength
the Earth's surface
Technological advances in computing and
telecommunications will reduce the need for many
people to travel to work.

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technological

technological

adj

teknldkl

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threat

threat

ret

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thriller

thriller

rl

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trace
visual
ankle

trace
visual
ankle

n
adj
n

tres
vul
kl

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bandage

bandage

bndd

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break
break

break
break

v
n

brek
brek

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break down
bug

break down
bug

pv
n

brek dan
bg

ILLNESS

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burn

burn

bn

DAMAGE

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chest

test

BODY

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cough medicine

chest
cough
mixture/syrup

kf medisn

a type of sweet liquid medicine

I hate the taste of this cough syrup!

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Elastoplast

Elastoplast

lstplst

a common type of plaster (= a small piece of sticky

material to cover and protect a cut in the skin)

I've got an Elastoplast in my bag.

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elbow

elbow

elb

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exercise

exercise

ekssaz

DAMAGE

SIGN/RECORD

NOT WORK

PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY

relating to, or involving, technology

someone or something that is likely to cause harm or
damage
a book or film with an exciting story, often about
crime

a threat to the environment

She writes popular thrillers.
When she moved out, she left no trace of having been
there.
The film has some powerful visual effects.
She has hurt her ankle.

a sign that something has happened or existed

relating to seeing
the part of your leg that is just above your foot
a long piece of soft cloth that you tie around an injured
He had a bandage around his head.
part of the body
If you break a machine, object, etc, or if it breaks, it
Who broke the video?
stops working because it is damaged.
where something has separated in an accident
There's a break in the pipe.
Our car broke down and we had to push it off the
If a machine or vehicle breaks down, it stops working road.
a bacteria or virus, or the illness that it causes
a flu/stomach bug
to (cause something to) be hurt, damaged or destroyed
He was badly burnt in the blaze.
by fire or extreme heat
the front of your body between your neck and your
waist
a hairy chest

the part in the middle of your arm where it bends

I bumped my elbow on the door.
physical activity that you do to make your body strong
and healthy
Swimming is my favourite form of exercise.

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exercise
eyebrow

exercise
eyebrow

v
n

ekssaz
abra

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faint

faint

fent

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graze
hurt

graze
hurt

v
v

grez
ht

INJURE
BE PAINFUL

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jaw
knee

jaw
knee

n
n

d
ni

LEG

to do physical activities to make your body strong and

healthy
the thin line of hair that is above each eye
to suddenly become unconscious for a short time,
usually falling down onto the floor
to injure your skin by rubbing it against something
rough
If a part of your body hurts, it is painful.
either of the two bones in your mouth that contain
your teeth
the middle part of your leg where it bends

MEDICAL

the thin, sharp, metal part of a piece of medical

equipment used to take blood out of the body, or to
put medicine or drugs in

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needle

needle

nidl

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on average

on average

n vrd

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on balance

on balance

n blns

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on behalf of

on behalf of sb

n bhf v

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on condition that

on condition that

n kndn t

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on duty
on offer
on purpose

on duty
on offer
on purpose

p
p
p

n djuti
n f
n pps

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plaster

plaster

plst

FOR CUTS

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scar
spot

scar
spot

n
n

sk
spt

BODY
SKIN

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sprain

sprain

spren

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sting

sting

st

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stitch

stitch

stt

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surgery

surgery

sdri

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sweat

sweat

swet

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symptom
thigh

symptom
thigh

n
n

smptm
a

ILLNESS

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waist

waist

west

BODY

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ward

ward

wd

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wrist
accuse

wrist
accuse

n
v

rst
kjuz

I try to exercise every day.

He raised his eyebrows in surprise.
She fainted with exhaustion.
I fell and grazed my knee.
My eyes really hurt.
a broken jaw
a knee injury

a needle and thread

Female workers earn, on average, a third less than
men.

usually, or based on an average

used to give your opinion after you have considered all
the facts about something
On balance, I'd prefer a woman dentist to a man.
On behalf of the entire company, I would like to thank
representing; instead of
you for all your work.
Visitors are allowed in the gardens on condition that
only if
they don't touch the plants.

CAUSE PAIN

TREATMENT

If a doctor, police officer, etc. is on duty, they are

working, and if they are off duty, they are not working.
at a cheaper price than usual
intentionally
a small piece of sticky material that you put on cuts on
your body
a permanent mark left on the body from a cut or other
injury
an unpleasant, small, red mark on your skin
to injure part of your body by twisting it, but not so
badly that it breaks
If an insect, plant, etc. stings you, it causes pain by
putting poison into your skin.
(usually plural) a length of special thread used to join
the edges of a deep cut in the flesh
when a doctor cuts your body open and repairs or
removes something
the salty colourless liquid that comes through your
skin when you are hot, nervous or ill
a physical feeling or problem which shows that you
have a particular illness
the top part of your leg above your knee
the part around the middle of your body where you
wear a belt

I'm on duty tomorrow night

Are these jeans still on offer?
I didn't do it on purpose, it was an accident.
Have you got a plaster?
His back was covered in scars.
He suffered badly with spots as a teenager.
I slipped on the ice and sprained my ankle.
He was stung by a wasp.
He got hit with a broken bottle and needed five
stitches in his cheek.
to have surgery
I'd been running and I was sweating.
The inability to sleep is often a symptom of some
other illness.
My thighs are getting fat!
She had a 26 inch waist.

a room in a hospital where people receiving treatment

the maternity ward
stay, often for the same type of illness
the part of your body between your hand and your
She injured her wrist playing tennis.
arm
to say that someone has done something bad
He was falsely accused of murder.

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arrest

arrest

rest

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burglar

burglar

bgl

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cell

cell

sel

ROOM

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charge

charge

td

ACCUSE

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commit a crime

commit

kmt krim

CRIME

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court
criminal

court
criminal

n
n

kt
krmnl

LAW

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detective

detective

dtektv

If the police arrest someone, they take them away to

ask them about a crime which they might have
committed.
someone who gets into buildings illegally and steals
things
a small room in a prison or police station where a
prisoner is kept
If the police charge someone, they accuse them
officially of a crime.
to do something that is considered wrong, or that is
illegal
the place where a judge decides whether someone is
guilty of a crime
someone who has committed a crime
someone, especially a police officer, whose job is to
discover information about a crime

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DNA

DNA

diene

deoxyribonucleic acid; a chemical in the cells of living

things which contains genetic information
Would you allow your DNA to be kept on file?
information that is given or objects that are shown in a
court of law to help to prove if someone has
committed a crime
to make someone pay an amount of money as a
punishment for breaking a law or rule
an amount of money that you must pay for breaking a
law or rule
the mark made on something by the pattern of curved
lines on the end of someone's finger
relating to scientific methods of solving crimes

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evidence

evidence

evdns

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fine

fine

fan

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fine

fine

fan

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fingerprint
forensic

fingerprint
forensic

n
adj

fgprnt
frensk

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guilty
illegal
innocent

guilty
illegal
innocent

adj
adj
adj

glti
ligl
nsnt

LAW

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jury

jury

dri

LAW

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kidnap
offence

kidnap
offence

v
n

kdnp
fens

CRIME

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penalty

penalty

penlti

PUNISHMENT

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pickpocket

pickpocket

pkpkt

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proof

proof

pruf

someone who steals things from people's pockets

a fact or a piece of information that shows something
exists or is true

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punishment

punishment

pnmnt

when someone is punished

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robbery

robbery

rbri

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sentence

sentence

sentns

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shoplift

shoplift

plft

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steal

steal

stil

the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere

to give a punishment to someone who has committed
a crime
to take goods illegally from a shop without paying for
them
to secretly take something that does not belong to you,
without intending to return it

LAW

NOT GUILTY

having broken a law

not allowed by law
not guilty of committing a crime
a group of people in a court of law who decide if
someone is guilty or not
to take someone away using force, usually to obtain
money in exchange for releasing them
a crime
a punishment for doing something which is against a
law or rule

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He was arrested for possession of illegal drugs.

I realized that a burglar had broken into the house.
They were locked in a cell for the night.
He was charged with assault.
He was sent to prison for a crime that he didn't
commit.
The suspect appeared in court charged with robbery.
a dangerous/violent criminal
The film is about police detective solving a crime.

He was arrested despite the lack of evidence against

him.
He was fined 500 for dangerous driving.
a parking fine
The police found fingerprints all over the murder
weapon.
forensic evidence/medicine
The jury found her guilty (=decided that she was
guilty of a crime).
illegal drugs/weapons
He claims to be innocent of the crime.
She has to do jury service next month.
He is afraid of being kidnapped.
a criminal offence
There's a 50 penalty for late cancellation of tickets.
Watch out, there are pickpockets about.
She showed us her passport as proof of her identity.
He had to stay in his bedroom as a punishment for
fighting.
a bank robbery
She was sentenced to six months in prison.
He was caught shoplifting by a store detective.
Burglars broke into the house and stole a computer.

He's the prime suspect (=the most likely suspect) in

the murder case.

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suspect

suspect

sspekt

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suspicious

suspicious

adj

ssps

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take sb to court
thief

take some to court p

thief
n

tek tu kt
if

to take legal action against someone

someone who steals things

suspicious behaviour/circumstances
She's threatening to take me to court for not paying
the bill on time.
a car thief

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trace

trace

tres

to find someone or something that is lost

Police have so far failed to trace the missing woman.

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trial

trial

tral

LAW

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absence
architecture
collection
community
consumer

n
n
n
n
n

bsns
ktekt
klekn
kmjunti
knsjum

NOT EXIST
STYLE
TAKING AWAY
AREA

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architecture
collection
community
consumer

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cut
environmental

cut
environmental

n
adj

kt
nvarnmentl

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lack
level
lifestyle

lack
level
lifestyle

n
n
n

lk
levl
lafstal

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lighting

lighting

lat

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maintenance
mall
neighbourhood

maintenance
mall
neighbourhood

n
n
n

mentnns
ml
nebhd

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pollution

pollution

plun

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property

property

prpti

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regulation

regulation

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renew
renewal
requirement
resident
shortage

renew
renewal
requirement
resident
shortage

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suburb
suburban
system

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WRONG/BAD

AMOUNT

someone who may have committed a crime

making you feel that something is wrong or that
something bad or illegal is happening

a legal process to decide if someone is guilty of a crime The two men are now on trial for attempted murder.
In the absence of any proof, it is impossible to accuse
when something does not exist
her.
the design and style of buildings
modern architecture
when something is taken away from a place
rubbish collection
the people living in a particular area
a rural/small community
someone who buys or uses goods or services
These price cuts are good news for consumers.
an electricity/power cut is when the supply of
I think there's been a power cut.
electricity suddenly stops
relating to the environment
environmental damage
when something is not available or when there is not
enough of it
Her only problem is lack of confidence.
the amount or number of something
The level of iron in her blood was too low.
the way that you live
a healthy lifestyle
the light created by electrical equipment, candles, etc.
the work that is done to keep something in good
condition
a large, covered shopping area
an area of a town or city that people live in
damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful
substances or waste

soft lighting

BUILDING

a building or area of land

There are several properties for sale in this area.

regjlen

RULE

an official rule that controls how something is done

v
n
n
n
n

rnju
rnjul
rkwamnt
rezdnt
td

MAKE NEW

to increase the life of or replace something old

when you renew something
something that is needed or demanded
someone who lives in a particular place
when there is not enough of something

building regulations
Every year I renew my membership of the sports
club.
Spring is a time of renewal.
college entrance requirements
complaints from local residents
a shortage of nurses

suburb
suburban
system

n
adj
n

sbb
sbbn
sstm

traffic jam
urban

traffic jam
urban

n
adj

trfk dm
bn

audience
choir
composer

n
n
n

dins
kwa
kmpz

GROUP

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choir
composer

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composition

composition

kmpzn

MUSIC

WORK

PERSON

METHOD

an area where people live outside the centre of a city

relating to a suburb
a way or method of doing things
a line of cars, trucks, etc. that are moving slowly or not
moving at all
belonging or relating to a town or city
the people who sit and watch a performance at a
theatre, cinema, etc.
a group of people who sing together
someone who writes music
a piece of music that someone has written

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car maintenance
Shall we go to the mall?
I grew up in a very poor neighbourhood.
The book shows simple things you can do to reduce
pollution from your car.

a suburb of New York

a suburban area/home
the American legal system
They got stuck in a traffic jam.
urban areas
There were a lot of children in the audience.
a school/church choir
Who is your favourite composer?
The children played their own compositions in the
concert.

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conductor

conductor

kndkt

MUSIC

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festival
gig

festival
gig

n
n

festvl
gg

PERFORMANCE

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impression

impression

mpren

EFFECT

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memorable

memorable

adj

memrbl

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musician

musician

mjuzn

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orchestra
orchestral

n
adj

kstr
kestrl

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orchestra
orchestral
organiser
(UK)/organizer

organizer

gnaz

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participate

participate

ptspet

MUSIC

someone who stands in front of a group of musicians

or singers and controls their performance
a series of special events, performances, etc. that often
takes place over several days
a performance of pop or rock music
the way that something seems, looks or feels to a
particular person
If an occasion is memorable, you will remember it for
a long time because it is so good.
someone who plays a musical instrument, often as a
job
a large group of musicians who play different
instruments together
of or belonging to an orchestra

The conductor bowed to the audience.

a dance/music festival
They're playing a gig at their local youth club.
I got/had the impression that he was bored.

a memorable performance
a talented jazz/classical musician
a symphony orchestra
an orchestral arrangement

someone who plans an event or activity

conference/exhibition organizers

to be involved with other people in an activity

when two people or organizations work together to
achieve something

She rarely participates in any of the discussions.

She's gone into partnership (=started to work
together) with an ex-colleague.

to entertain people by acting, singing, dancing, etc.

a person who entertains people by acting, singing,
dancing or playing music

She has performed all over the world.

They didn't have time for (a) rehearsal before the

performance.

SOCIALLY
ACCEPTABLE

a time when all the people involved in a play, dance,

etc. practise in order to prepare for a performance
considered to be socially acceptable because of your
good character, appearance or behaviour

She is famous for singing operatic solos.

She works for a company specializing in business
law.
The hotel is an ideal venue for conferences and
business meetings.
a unique opportunity

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partnership

partnership

ptnp

WORKING
TOGETHER

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perform

perform

pfm

ENTERTAIN

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performer

performer

pfm

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rehearsal

rehearsal

rhsl

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respectable

respectable

adj

rspektbl

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solo

sl

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solo
specialise
(UK)/specialize

specialize

spelaz

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venue
unique

venue
unique

n
adj

venju
junik

SPECIAL

a piece of music for one person or one instrument

to spend most of your time studying one particular
subject or doing one type of business
a place where a sports game, musical performance, or
special event happens
unusual and special

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POWDER

the soft grey or black powder that is left after a

substance, especially tobacco, coal or wood, has burnt volcanic ash

149

ash
break off sth or
break sth off

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ash
break off (sth) or break
(sth) off

pv

brek f

to end (something) suddenly

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call off sth or call sth off call off

pv

kl f

to decide that a planned event, especially a sports

event, will not happen, or to end an activity because it Tomorrow's match has been called off because of the
is no longer useful or possible
icy weather.

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crack

krk

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crack
cut sb/sth off or cut off
sb/sth
damage
damp

cut off
damage
damp

pv
v
adj

kt f
dmd
dmp

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RS

drought

drought

drat

LINE

a line on the surface of something that is damaged

to cause a person or place to become separate, or
cause someone to be or feel alone
to harm or break something
slightly wet, usually in an unpleasant way
a long period when there is no rain and people do not
have enough water

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He's a brilliant performer.

a respectable family

She broke off in the middle of a sentence.

Several cups had cracks in them.

Many villages have been cut off by the heavy snow.
Many buildings were damaged in the storm.
damp clothes/grass
A severe drought ruined the crops.

a sudden movement of the Earth's surface, often

causing severe damage
when a volcano explodes and flames and rocks come
out of it

A powerful earthquake struck eastern Turkey last

night.

a substance in a form like air and not solid or liquid

Humid air or weather is hot and slightly wet.

poisonous gases
a hot and humid climate
The state of Florida was hit by a hurricane that did
serious damage.
She injured her ankle when she fell.
Her contacts in government proved invaluable to the
company.

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earthquake

earthquake

kwek

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eruption

eruption

rpn

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gas
humid

gas
humid

n
adj

gs
hjumd

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hurricane
injure

hurricane
injure

n
v

hrkn
nd

a violent storm with very strong winds

to hurt a person, animal, or part of your body

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invaluable

invaluable

adj

nvljbl

extremely useful

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let off sb or let sb off

let off

pv

let f

to not punish someone who has committed a crime or Instead of a prison sentence they were let off with a
done something wrong, or to not punish them severely fine.

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log off
peak

log off
peak

pv
n

lg f
pik

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planet

planet

plnt

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preserve

preserve

przv

KEEP THE SAME

to stop a computer being connected to a computer

system, usually when you want to stop working
the top of a mountain, or the mountain itself
a large, round object in space that moves around the
sun or another star
to keep something the same or prevent it from being
damaged or destroyed

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adj

prasls

IMPORTANT

very important or useful

A trip round the world is a priceless opportunity.

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priceless
priceless
send off sth or send sth
off
send off
sensitive
sensitive

pv
adj

send f
senstv

EASILY UPSET

to send a letter, document or parcel by post

easily upset by the things people say or do

Have you sent off your application form yet?

He was always sensitive to criticism.

to make quick, short movements from side to side or

up and down, or to make something or someone do
this
to speak angrily to someone because they have done
something wrong

He was shaking with nerves.

the loud noise in the sky that you hear during a storm
to shake slightly, especially because you are nervous,
frightened, or cold
to open something that is tied or fastened

thunder and lightning

My hands were trembling so much I could hardly
hold the pen.
I took off my hat and undid my coat.
to unfasten a seat belt

SUBSTANCE

MOUNTAIN TOP

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148

shake

shake

ek

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tell off sb or tell sb off

tell off

pv

tel f

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thunder

thunder

nd

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tremble
undo

tremble
undo

v
v

trembl
ndu

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unfasten

unfasten

nfsn

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untie

untie

nta

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unwrap

unwrap

nrp

to open something that is closed or fixed together

to open a knot or something that has been tied with a
knot
to remove the paper, cloth, etc. that is covering
something
a mountain with a large hole at the top which
sometimes explodes and produces hot, melted rock
and smoke

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volcano

volcano

vlken

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151

weather forecast

weather forecast

we fkst

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149

wear off

wear off

pv

we f

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apology

apology

pldi

MOVE

OPEN

a description of what the weather will be like

If a feeling or the effect of something wears off, it
gradually disappears.
something you say or write to say that you are sorry
about something you have done

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a volcanic eruption

Could you all log off for a few minutes, please?

snow-covered/mountain peaks
Jupiter is the largest planet of our solar system.
to preserve peace

The teacher told me off for swearing.

I untied my shoelaces and kicked off my shoes.

She carefully unwrapped the present.

an extinct/dormant volcano
The weather forecast said it was going to rain later
today.
The anaesthetic is starting to wear off.
I have an apology to make to you - I opened your
letter by mistake.

kt p n

used to say that you have read or been told something

although you are not certain it is true
a machine, usually in a wall outside a bank, that you
can get money from using a plastic card
to do something that you did not have time to do
earlier

Apparently it's going to rain today.

I decided to get some money from the cashpoint
machine.
She's staying late in the office to catch up on some
reports.

kmidin

someone who entertains people by telling jokes

He wants to be a stand-up comedian.

comedy

kmdi

entertainment such as a film, play, etc which is funny

The film is a romantic comedy.

disguise

disguise

dsgaz

clothes and other things that you wear to change the

way you look so that people cannot recognize you

She usually goes out in disguise to avoid being

bothered by the public.

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disguise

disguise

dsgaz

to give a new appearance to a person or thing,

especially in order to hide its true form

We tried to disguise the fact that it was just a school

hall by putting up coloured lights and balloons.

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earnings

earnings

nz

money that you get from working

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estimate

estimate

estmet

to guess the cost, size, value, etc. of something

Average earnings for skilled workers are rising.

They estimate that a hundred people were killed in
the accident.

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apparently

apparently

adv

prntli

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cashpoint

cashpoint

kpnt

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catch up on sth

catch up on

pv

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WF12

comedian

comedian

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comedy

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Unit 24

OTHERS SAY

to do or finish an unpleasant but necessary piece of

work or duty so that you do not have to worry about it
in the future
I'll be glad to get these exams over with.
I got into drugs because I was hanging around with
to spend time (with someone)
the wrong people.
the ability to laugh and recognize that something is
funny
He's got a great sense of humour.

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get sth over with

get sth over with

pv

get v w

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hang around (with sb)

hang around with

pv

h rand

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humour

humour

hjum

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They just ignored him and carried on with the game.

gn
hv bd gd
nfluns n
PERSON/THING

to pay no attention to something or someone

157

ignore
be a bad/ good
influence on

Unit 24

ignore
have a bad/ good
influence on

Helen's a bad/good influence on him.

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pv

ki n

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key in sth or key sth in key in

keep up sth or keep sth
up
keep up

pv

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landlord

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landlord/ landlady
look up sth or look sth
up
make for

kip p
lnld /
lnledi

to have the power to have an effect on people or things

to put information into a computer or a machine using
a keyboard
to not allow something that is at a high level to fall to a
lower level

look up
make for

pv
pv

lk p
mek f

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make sth/sb out

make out

pv

mek at

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make up for

pv

mek p f

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make up for sth

pick up sth or pick sth
up

pick up

pv

pk p

First, key in your password.

Make sure you eat properly - you've got to keep your
strength up.
The landlord had promised to redecorate the
a man/woman who you rent a room or house from
bedrooms before we moved in.
to try to find a piece of information by looking in a
If you don't know what the word means, look it up in
book or on a computer
a dictionary.
to move towards a place
He got up and made for the exit.
to see, hear or understand something or someone with The numbers are too small - I can't make them out at
difficulty
all.
to reduce the bad effect of something, or make
I hope this money will make up for the inconvenience.
something bad become something good
to learn a new skill or language by practising it rather When you live in a country you soon pick up the
than being taught it
language.

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put off

pv

pt f

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put off sb or put sb off

put out sth or put sth
out

put out

pv

pt at

I must talk to her about this, I can't put it off any

longer.
Firefighters have been called to put out the fire in the
city centre.

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put up a fight

put up

pv

pt p fat

to make someone dislike something or someone, or to

discourage someone from doing something
to make something that is burning, such as a fire or
cigarette, stop burning
to show or express a particular type of opposition to
something

ABILITY

STOP BURNING

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I refuse to let them win - I intend to put up a fight.

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put up with sb/sth

put up

pv

pt p w

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rule

rule

rul

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star

star

st

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start out

pv

stt at

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start out
take off sth or take sth
off

take off

pv

tek f

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treatment
weird

treatment
weird

work on sth
work on sth
work out sth or work sth
out
work out

n
adj

tritmnt
wd

pv

wk n

pv

wk at

INSTRUCTION

NOT WORK

MEDICAL

PROBLEM

to accept unpleasant behaviour or an unpleasant

situation, although you do not like it
an official instruction about what you must or must
not do
If you star in a film, play, etc., you are the main person
in it.
to begin your life or the part of your life when you
work, in a particular way

He's so moody-I don't know how she puts up with

him.

to spend time away from your work

He took off two weeks in September.

something which you do to try to cure an illness or

injury, especially something suggested or done by a
doctor
very strange
to spend time repairing or improving something
to understand something or to find the answer to
something by thinking about it

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to break (=not obey) the rules.

a film starring Meg Ryan
My dad started out as a sales assistant in a shop.

She's receiving treatment for a lung infection.

I had a really weird dream last night.
His dancing technique is good, but he needs to work
on his fitness.
There will be a full investigation to work out what
caused the accident.