Going For Gold Upper-Intermediate Glossary English Headword Part of Speech Pronunciation Example Sentences Unit 1

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Going for Gold Upper-intermediate

Glossary
English headword Part of Speech Pronunciation Example sentences
Unit 1
destination n /,dcsi'nci|on/ When we finally reached our destination, we were all tired and hungry.
mention v /'mcn|on/ Jack mentioned something about a meeting next week.
Andean adj /'ndion/ a map of the Andean countries.
isolated adj /'aisolciid/ They live in an isolated farmhouse in a small village.
incredible adj /in'Ircdibol/ You should have been there it was an incredible show!
at the height of prep phr /oo'haiov/ At the height of the tourist season, more than 2000 people visit the Acropolis every day.
ruins n pl /'ru:inz/ We visited the ruins of a 16
th
century castle.
nearby adj /'niobai/ And then we had dinner in a nearby Italian restaurant.
trek n /rcI/ a six-hour trek through the forest.
trail n /rcil/ The trail led to a lake.
nowadays adv /'naoodciz/ Nowadays, teenagers spend most of their free time playing computer games.
path n /po:O/ We followed the path through the woods.
far adv /fo:/ Your first test was far better than this one.
by chance prep phr /bai'|o:ns/ I found that photo completely by chance.
determined adj /di':mind/ She was determined to find out the truth.
dense adj /dcns/ We walked through the dense pine forest.
amazed adj /o'mcizd/ We were all amazed at how well that boy could sing.
unbelievable adj /,nnbi'li:vobol/ The beauty of the place was unbelievable!
remain v /ri'mcin/ Even after years of extensive research, the question remains unanswered.
theory n /'Oiori/ Copernicus theory was that the planets revolve around the sun.
religious adj /ri'lidos/ You should at least respect her religious beliefs.
observe v /ob'z:v/ Psychologists are observing the childs behaviour.
litter n /'lio/ Make sure that you dont leave any litter behind when you leave the site.
spoil v /spoil/ Im really sorry for spoiling your evening.
further adv /'f:o/ Things were further complicated when she told the police that she had never met him before.
cable car n /'IcibolIo:/ A cable car carried the skiers to the top of the mountain.
increasing adj /in'Iri:siq/ An increasing number of Internet users regularly buy things online.
lead v /li:d/ A narrow path led to the top of the hill.
wear away phr v /,vcoro'vci/ The grass had been worn away by the feet of hundreds of visitors.
collapse n /Io'lps/ The earthquake caused the collapse of more than 20 buildings.
out of sight prep phr /,aoov'sai/ We waited until the train was out of sight and then we left the station.
be a great help v phr /bio,grci'hclp/ Thank you. That dictionary was a great help!
in full view of prep phr /in,fol'v|u:ov/ She slapped him in full view of the neighbours!
totally adv /'ool-i/ I totally agree with you.
unacceptable
adj /,nnoI'scpobol/ I think you should apologise. Your behaviour was totally unacceptable.
man-made adj /,mn'mcid/ a man-made lake.
wonder n /'vnndo/ The beauty of the place filled us with wonder.
isolation n /,aiso'lci|on/ They had lived in such isolation, that they knew nothing about the outside world.
highlight v /'hailai/ The teacher asked us to highlight all the unknown words in the text.
preserve v /pri'z:v/ I think that all those old buildings in the town should be preserved.
major adj /'mcido/ There have been major changes in the countrys legal system.
tourist attraction
n /'ooriso,rI|on/ The Acropolis is a major tourist attraction.
suitable adj /'su:obol,'s|u:-/ Do you really think shes suitable for the job?
benefit n /'bcnofi/ The training course will bring lasting benefits to all students.
alternative n /o:l':noiv/ This is the only thing we can do. Im afraid there are no other alternatives.
microbiology
n /,maiIroobai'lodi/ Fiona is studying microbiology in Germany.
permanent adj /'p:monon/ a permanent job.
temporary adj /'cmporori,-pori/ This is only a temporary solution to the problem.
be concerned with v phr /biIon's:ndvi,viO/ The book is concerned with the life of an old man from Wales.
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unchanging adj /nn'|cindiq/ an unchanging situation.
short term adj /,|o:':m/ short term plans.
contain v /Ion'cin/ That file contains very important information.
credit card n /'IrcdiIo:d/ Can I pay by credit card?
culture n /'Inl|o/ South African culture.
seatbelt n /'si:bcl/ Wearing a seatbelt can save your life.
waterproof adj /'vo:opru:f/ a waterproof jacket.
absolute adj /'bsolu:/ The party was an absolute disaster!
necessity n /ni'scsoi/ A computer is an absolute necessity for this job.
problematic adj /,prblo'miI/ The situation was becoming even more problematic than we had thought.
Ltd abbr /'limiod/ Harris & Sons Ltd.
enclose v /in'Ilooz/ Please enclose a recent photograph with your letter.
request v /ri'Ivcs/ You can write a letter to the manager, requesting more information.
scheme n /sIi:m/ a training scheme.
worthwhile adj /,v:O'vail/ It took us more than six hours to get there, but it was definitely worthwhile in the end.
location n /loo'Ici|on/ She drew a simple map to show us the exact location of the building.
take place v phr /ciI'plcis/ Our next meeting will take place on the 23
rd
of April.
outstanding adj /ao'sndiq/ The orchestra gave an outstanding performance.
participant n /po:'isipon/ The participants in the race had to wear a helmet.
take care v phr /ciI'Ico/ Its very foggy, so take care driving home.
potential adj /po'cn|ol/ There are a number of potential dangers involved in the process, so we need to be very careful.
severe adj /si'vio/ a severe winter.
conditions n pl /Ion'di|onz/ The flight was cancelled due to bad weather conditions.
several quantifier /'scvorol/ Ive asked her several times but she hasnt given me a definite answer yet.
species n /'spi:|i:z/ More than eight hundred thousand insect species have been identified by scientists.
hesitate v /'hczoci/ Dont hesitate to call me if you have any questions.
contact v /'InI/ Ive been trying to contact James all day.
application form n phr /,pli'Ici|onfo:m/ Please fill in the application form and give it to the secretary.
get through phr v /gc'Oru:/ I finally managed to get through to the hotel manager.
formation n /fo:'mci|on/ a group of scientists studying the process of rock formation.
barrier n /'brio/ The Thames Barrier was designed to prevent the capital from flooding.
average adj /'vorid/ How much does the average worker in Britain earn?
annual adj /'n|uol/ Our annual meeting will take place on 6 May.
therefore adv /'cofo:/ Those products are harmful to the environment and should therefore be avoided.
flood v /flnd/ The town was completely destroyed when the river flooded in 1863.
drown v /draon/ Four swimmers drowned near Hudson Bay last night.
raise v /rciz/ The bridge can be raised in the middle, to allow ships through.
storey n /'so:ri/ a five-storey house.
rainfall n /'rcinfo:l/ an area with low rainfall.
global adj /'gloobol/ a global problem.
(the) globe n /gloob/ Tourists from all over the globe visit the monument every year.
tragic adj /'rdiI/ a tragic accident.
considerable adj /Ion'sidorobol/ He spent a considerable amount of money on that car.
consideration n /Ion,sido'rci|on/ Money is a very important consideration here. Do you really want to spend 2,000 on this?
associate v /o'soo|ici,o'soosi-/ Most people associate fir trees with Christmas.
affect v /o'fcI/ How did this affect your decision?
aspect n /'spcI/ We discussed several aspects of the problem.
calorie n /'Ilori/ I think Ill go swimming to burn off a few calories!
ecosystem n /'i:Ioo,sisom/ The article discusses the effects of climate change in the Arctic ecosystem.
melt v /mcl/ If you leave ice in the sun, it melts.
arrangement n /o'rcindmon/ Have you made all the necessary arrangements for the meeting?
local adj /'looIol/ the local hospital.
travel agent n /'rvol,cidon/ We asked our local travel agent to book the trip for us.
definitely adv /'dcfonoli/ That was definitely the worst joke Ive ever heard!
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public transport n /,pnbliI'rnspo:/ Good public transport is one of the advantages of living in the city centre.
aerosol can n phr /'coroslIn/ Aerosol cans can be extremely dangerous and should be kept away from fire or direct sunlight.
CFC abbr /,si:cf'si:/ The use of aerosol sprays that contain CFC gases is not allowed in some countries.
wind power n phr /'vindpaoo/ Wind power is the least expensive way of producing electricity.
solar power n phr /,soolo'paoo/ Solar power is not used to make electricity in big power plants because it does not produce enough energy.
working holiday n phr /,v:Iiq'hlodi/ Working holidays can be a great way to see the world.
recycling bank n phr /ri:'saiIliqbqI/ Dont throw those old newspapers away. Ill take them to the recycling bank tomorrow.
plant v /plo:n/ Mums planted some rose bushes in the garden.
appropriate adj /o'prooprio/ Do you think that this dress is appropriate for a job interview?
coal n /Iool/ Well need some more coal for the fire.
eco-tourism n /'i:Ioo,oorizom/ Eco-tourism is becoming a popular way of combining adventure travel with the protection of the environment.
quality n /'Ivloi/ Youll have to pay more for better quality, of course.
fumes n pl /f|u:mz/ Exhaust fumes are a major cause of air pollution.
ozone layer n /'oozoon,lcio/ Are aerosol sprays really responsible for the hole in the ozone layer?
memorise v /'mcmoraiz/ It took her two hours to memorise that poem.
council n /'Iaonsol/ He wrote a letter to the local council, complaining about the state of our school.
traditionally adv /ro'di|onoli/ The event is traditionally held during the first week of September.
provide v /pro'vaid/ The company will provide all employees with the necessary training.
convenient adj /Ion'vi:nion/ Is Monday morning convenient for everyone?
ray n /rci/ a ray of light.
contrast v /Ion'ro:s/ The teacher asked us to contrast life in the country with life in the city.
similar adj /'similo/ Those boots are similar to mine.
lively adj /'laivli/ a lively party.
whereas conj /vcor'z/ She earns 15,000 a year whereas her husband only gets 8,000.
on the other hand prep phr /ni'nohnd/ Well, its not exactly the job of my dreams. On the other hand, the pay is very good.
take turns v phr /,ciI':nz/ The students then took turns to talk about their experiences.
feature n /'fi:|o/ The colourful illustrations are an important feature of the book.
range n /rcind/ You can choose from a wide range of books on different subjects.
response n /ri'spns/ I am writing in response to your advertisement in the Daily News.
ruined adj /'ru:ind/ a ruined castle.
numerous adj /'n|u:moros/ He has written numerous articles on the subject.
aquarium n /o'Ivcoriom/ We went to the National History museum but we didnt have enough time to visit the Aquarium.
unspoilt adj /,nn'spoil/ unspoilt countryside.
Unit 2
turn up phr v /,:n'np/ Turn up the radio! Thats my favourite song!
according to prep phr /o'Io:diqo,o / According to psychologists, video games can affect a childs behaviour.
band n /bnd/ Five are my sisters favourite pop band.
at least prep phr /o'li:s/ Hell be here at 10. At least thats what he told me.
bass n /bcis/ Jack is our drummer and this is Paul, the bass player.
expedition n /,cIspo'di|on/ In 1831, Charles Darwin led an expedition to South America and the Pacific.
thanks to prep phr /'OqIso/ Thanks to Mr Richard Thompson, company sales rose by 15 per cent during the Christmas period.
lander n /'lndo/ No signs of life were reported when a small lander was sent to the planet in 2001.
surface n /'s:fos/ the Earths surface.
media n pl /'mi:dio/ The media have already been informed about the stars visit.
publicity n /po'blisoi/ The project has already received a lot of publicity.
track n /rI/ I think that Face the music was the best track on the album.
mathematical adj /,mOo'miIol/ a mathematical problem.
sequence n /'si:Ivons/ The police asked him to describe the sequence of events in as much detail as possible.
mixture n /'miIs|o/ He just stood there, looking at me with a mixture of amusement and surprise.
distance n /'disons/ It was a long distance from the airport to the hotel.
launch v /lo:n|/ Space travel began in 1957, when the Soviet Sputnik I satellite was launched.
voyager n /'voi-ido/ The Marshall Islands were discovered by ocean voyagers in the 1500s.
in order to prep phr /in'o:doo/ He took a taxi in order to get there on time.
expert n /'cIsp:/ an expert in modern art.
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compile v /Iom'pail/ Were compiling statistics for a detailed report on the subject.
analyse v /'nolaiz/ In order to deal with the problem, we first need to analyse what went wrong.
in mathematical terms prep phr /in,mOo'miIol:mz/ In mathematical terms, the process wasnt very easy to understand.
universal adj /,|u:ni'v:sol/ a topic of universal interest.
represent v /,rcpri'zcn/ His comments represented the views of all the students.
distinctive adj /di'siqIiv/ That artist had his own distinctive style.
variety n /vo'raioi/ There just wasnt enough variety in that job, so I decided to look for something more exciting.
criterion n /Irai'iorion/ What was the main criterion for selecting the best story?
committee n /Io'mii/ Mr Richards is on the schools management committee.
pipe n /paip/ I just love the sound of the pipes in that song.
be a matter of opinion v phr /bio,morovo'pin|on/ I thought it was an excellent show but Lynne hated it. I suppose its all a matter of opinion.
long-lasting adj /,lq'lo:siq/ long-lasting benefits.
so that phr /'sooo/ Ill just stand over here, so that everyone can see me.
signal n /'signol/ We have received a signal from the satellite that was sent to Mars a few weeks ago.
refer to phr v /ri'f:o,o/ Those numbers refer to the CDs that have already been ordered in each area.
life form n /'laiffo:m/ life forms on other planets.
atmosphere n /'mosfio/ The atmosphere was very relaxed and friendly until her parents walked in.
locate v /loo'Ici/ It took a long time to locate that small village on the map.
definition n /,dcfo'ni|on/ a dictionary definition.
deduce v /di'd|u:s/ I deduced from the look on his face that he didnt really like the idea.
context n /'IncIs/ Try to guess the meaning of this word from the context.
old-fashioned adj /,oold'f|ond/ old-fashioned clothes.
unique adj /|u:'ni:I/ His unique talent made him one of the most famous men of the twentieth century.
keyboards n pl /'Ii:bo:dz/ This is Tom Scott, our guitar player and on keyboards, Mr Sam Phillips.
industry n /'indosri/ the car industry.
lead singer n phr /,li:d'siqo/ Sarah got an autograph from Roy Watts, the lead singer.
single n /'singol/ Ive just bought Britney Spears new single.
(the) charts n pl /|o:s/ Their new song has been at the top of the charts for four weeks.
so as to prep phr /'sooozo/ He often asks Ms Robins to type his articles so as to save time.
in order that prep phr /in'o:doo/ She spoke loudly in order that everyone could hear her.
intention n /in'cn|on/ I apologise.It wasnt my intention to ruin your party.
clause n /Ilo:z/ a relative clause.
turn down phr v /,:n'daon/ Turn the TV down, will you? Im trying to do my homework.
disturb v /di's:b/ Im really sorry to disturb you so late but I need your help.
combine v /Iom'bain/ This trip will be a good chance to combine business with pleasure.
mobile phone n /,moobail'foon/ If shes not at home, try calling her on her mobile phone.
intend v /in'cnd/ They intend to get married soon.
mostly adv /'moosli/ George lived abroad for years, mostly in Germany.
key adj /Ii:/ All the key points have been included in the summary.
hand in phr v /,hnd'in/ Please hand in your projects before the end of the week.
idol n /'aidl/ Michael Jackson used to be the idol of thousands of teenagers.
admire v /od'maio/ Ive always admired him for his strength and courage.
contestant n /Ion'cson/ More than seventy-five contestants took part in the race.
listen for phr v /'lisonfo,fo:/ I stood by the door and listened for the sound of footsteps.
specific adj /spo'sifiI/ Ive been saving this money for a specific purpose.
enter v /'cno/ Two hundred and fifty students entered the competition.
standard n /'sndod/ The hotel offers service of a very high standard.
confident adj /'Infidon/ You really should be more confident and start believing in yourself.
instant adj /'inson/ At the age of twenty-one, she won instant fame as a singer.
eternity n /i':noi/ He promised to love her for all eternity. How romantic!
faith n /fciO/ I have faith in him. He never breaks his promises.
will n /vil/ He never lost his will to succeed.
follow through phr v /,floo'Oru:/ She studied medicine at Oxford, but she never followed it through.
doubt v /dao/ Hes an expert on the subject so I never doubt his judgement.
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cos conj /Ioz,Iz/ I was late cos I missed my bus.
saving grace n phr /,sciviq'grcis/ The special effects were the films only saving grace.
come true v phr /Inm'ru:/ My dream finally came true when I was offered a job as a fashion designer.
change your mind v phr /,|cind|o:'maind/ Do you still want to stay at home or have you changed your mind?
spread your wings v phr /,sprcd|o:'viqz/ I think its time you let her spread her wings a bit. She can make her own decisions now.
take part v phr /ciI'po:/ He didnt want to take part in the game.
take into account v phr /,ciIinoo'Iaon/ In order to choose the right plan, we need to take these factors into account.
take the pressures of v phr /,ciIo'prc|ozov,v/ Do you really think he can take the pressures of being a sales manager?
take advantage of sth v phr /,ciIod'vo:nidov,snmOiqWe took advantage of the good weather and went for a swim.
bring out the best in sb v phr /,briqaoo'bcsin,snmbodThose singing classes brought out the best in her.
bring up phr v /,briq'np/ Pats parents died when she was two, so she was brought up by her aunt.
consider v /Ion'sido/ We will need more time to consider all our options.
emergency adj /i'm:donsi/ It is important not to panic in emergency situations.
perform v /po'fo:m/ All the actors performed really well.
in public prep phr /in'pnbliI/ You will need to be more careful about what you say in public.
auxiliary verb n phr /o:g,zil|ori'v:b,o:I-/ Be, do and have are auxiliary verbs.
platform n /'plfo:m/ Our train leaves from platform 4.
whether conj /'vco/ I asked her whether she had bought a birthday present for Bob.
would you mind v phr /vod|o'maind/ Would you mind closing the window?
saint n /scin/ Saint Christopher.
transactional letter n phr /rn,zI|onol'lco/ When writing a transactional letter, make sure that you include all the information the sender has asked for.
task n /o:sI/ Finishing that report in less than two days seemed like an impossible task.
complain v /Iom'plcin/ But you said you liked your job. Why are you complaining now?
limited adj /'limiod/ There is only a limited number of tickets, so book early!
available adj /o'vcilobol/ The jacket is available in three colours.
box office n phr /'bIs,fis/ By the time I got to the box office, all the tickets had been sold.
stay the night v phr /,scio'nai/ If you miss the last bus home, you can always stay the night.
sample n /'so:mpol/ She showed us some samples of her work.
Unit 3
quotation n /Ivoo'ci|n/ a quotation from Oscar Wilde.
jealous adj /'dclos/ He had always been jealous of his brothers success.
proverb n /'prv:b/ As an old Spanish proverb goes: Tell me whom you live with and I will tell you who you are.
four-legged adj /,fo:'lcgid/ four-legged animals.
let down phr v /,lc'daon/ I have faith in her. Im sure she wont let me down.
get by phr v /gc'bai/ How does she manage to get by on only 250 a month?
succeed v /sI'si:d/ It took him more than two months, but he finally succeeded in finding a job as an architect.
advance v /d'vo:ns/ Our understanding of genetics has advanced greatly over the last few years.
theme n /Oi:m/ Love is the main theme of the film.
proper adj /'prp/ I havent had a proper meal in weeks!
italics n pl /i'liIs/ Can you guess the meaning of the words in italics by reading these sentences?
close adj /Ilos/ Judy and I were very close friends when we were at high school.
acquaintance n /'Ivcinns/ No, he isnt my friend. Hes just an acquaintance.
classmate n /'Ilo:smci/ Ray, can you please read out your story to your classmates?
flatmate n /'flmci/ Joanna used to be my flatmate back in Brighton.
get on with phr v /gc'nvi,viO/ She didnt get on with her colleagues, so she left her job.
go out with phr v /go'aovi,viO/ Terry has been going out with Lee for months now.
argument n /'o:g|omn/ She was having an argument with her husband when I walked in.
fall out phr v /,fo:l'ao/ Trevor fell out with his girlfriend last night.
fall in love v phr /,fo:lin'lnv/ She fell in love with her best friends brother.
split up phr v /,spli'np/ Beth has split up with her boyfriend.
make it up v phr /,mciIi'np/ They had a terrible argument last week and they still havent made it up.
have sth in common v phr /,hvsnmOiqin'Imn/ My brother and I have absolutely nothing in common.
hardly adv /'ho:dli/ The room was so crowded that we could hardly move.
get to know v phr /,gc 'no/ Hes really nice when you get to know him.
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share v /|c/ When I was at college, I used to share a room with Mick and Alex.
split off phr v /,spli'f/ They split off from the local football club to form their own team.
go on phr v /go'n/ Go on with your work. I can do this on my own, thank you.
fall off phr v /,fo:l'f/ The number of students applying for this course has fallen off recently.
be starving v phr /bi'so:viq/ Whats for dinner? Im starving!
nearly adv /'nili/ Its been nearly three weeks since I last saw Emma.
indefinite adj /in'dcfn/ an indefinite period of time.
definite adj /'dcfn/ I need a definite answer.
arctic adj /'o:IiI/ The arctic fox eats birds and small mammals.
construction n /In'srnI|n/ a wooden construction.
scare away phr v /,sIcoro'vci/ The loud noise scared the birds away.
symbol n /'simbol/ The dove is a symbol of peace.
likeness
n /,laiInos/ Thats an excellent likeness of your grandfather!
landscape n /'lndsIcip/ a snowy landscape.
Inuit adj /'in|ui,'inui/ Inuit art.
pile n /pail/ a pile of books.
make into
phr v /'mciIino/ We can make the study into a guestroom.
shape n /|cip/ a box in the shape of a heart.
outstretched
adj /,ao'src|/ She ran to meet us with outstretched arms.
respect
n /ri'spcI/ Then the students stood up in order to show their respect for their teacher.
warn v /vo:n/ I warned her not to touch that button but she didnt listen.
serve v /s:v/ The sofa can also serve as a bed.
signpost
n /'sainpoos/ The village wasnt very hard to find. We followed the signposts and got there in less than an hour.
direction n /di'rcI|on,dai-/ I think youre pointing in the wrong direction. Are you sure thats South?
caribou n /'Iribu:/ An adult caribou can run at a speed of 50 miles per hour and is a very good swimmer.
tracks n pl /rIs/ On our way back to the cottage, we noticed some deer tracks in the snow.
remind v /ri'maind/ These old songs always remind me of my childhood.
importance
n /im'po:ons/ I dont think he realises the importance of the problem.
dependence n /di'pcndons/ She was 30; no one could understand her dependence on her parents.
section n /'scI|on/ Read the first section of the text and answer the questions
characteristic
n /,IriIo'risiI/ He definitely has all the characteristics of a good teacher.
lively adj /'laivli/ She still looked fresh and lively when she came back from work in the evening.
spontaneous adj /spn'cinios/ It was a spontaneous decision. I had never thought about it before.
realise
v /'riolaiz/ Im sure hell apologise when he realises how rude he was.
essential adj /i'scn|ol/ If youre going to translate that text, a good dictionary is essential.
wild
adj /vaild/ When she opened her present, she went wild with excitement.
encourage v /in'Inrid/ My father encouraged me to take part in the competition.
energetic adj /,cno'dciI/ That child is so energetic! Doesnt he ever get tired?
relieve v /ri'li:v/ The soft music helped to relieve her anxiety.
workmate n /'v:Imci/ Im having dinner with a few workmates tomorrow.
progress n /'proogrcs/ Youve made a lot of progress this term.
be in luck
v phr /biin'lnI/ Youre in luck - the boss doesnt know youre late.
push v /po|/ I wish youd stop pushing me to apply for that job!
support
v /so'po:/ Both Tom and I tried to support Jane when her son died.
do your best v phr /,du:|o:'bcs/ Theres nothing to worry about. Just do your best and Im sure youll pass that test.
competitive adj /Iom'pcoiv/ Its just a game. Stop being so competitive!
self-confident adj /,sclf'Infidon/ Martha seems quite self-confident but shes actually extremely shy.
generous adj /'dcnoros/ Hes always so kind and generous!
sharer n /'|coro/ Shes always been my secret-sharer.
motivating adj /'mooivciiq/ The discussion was very motivating and made all the students want to work harder.
collapse
v /Io'lps/ They lost all their money when their small business collapsed.
all sorts of phr /,o:l'so:sov/ You can find all sorts of computer games in that shop.
move on
phr v /,mu:v'n/ Her ideas had hardly moved on since the 1970s.
panic n /'pniI/ She was in a real panic. She froze for a moment and then she started screaming.
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truly adv /'ru:li/ His story was truly amazing!
loyal adj /'loiol/ a loyal friend.
be on sbs side v phr /,binsnmbodiz'said/ It felt good to know that at least Jason was on my side.
desperate adj /'dcsporo/ Although the situation looked desperate, she didnt give up hope.
ambitious adj /m'bi|os/ Hes very ambitious. He wants to start his own business as quickly as possible.
faithful adj /'fciOfol/ a faithful friend.
reliable adj /ri'laiobol/ He often forgets what he has to do. He isnt very reliable.
arrogant adj /'rogon/ Hes extremely selfish, rude and arrogant.
bossy adj /'bsi/ That woman is so bossy! Who does she think she is?
down-to-earth
adj /,daono':O/ Shes much more sensible and down-to-earth than her sister.
easygoing adj /,i:zi'gooiq/ Hes really friendly and easygoing. Im sure youll like him.
sociable
adj /'soo|obol/ Joes a very pleasant, sociable young man.
practical adj /'prIiIol/ Come on, be practical! You just cant afford a new car right now!
dreamy
adj /'dri:mi/ a bright but dreamy child.
approach n /o'proo|/ We need a more practical approach to the problem.
annoying
adj /o'noi-iq/ Will you please stop that noise? Its very annoying.
syllable n /'silobol/ The word big has got only one syllable.
stress
n /srcs/ In the word happiness the stress is on the first syllable.
survey n /'s:vci/ According to the survey results, a growing number of people are taking part-time jobs.
emphasise
v /'cmfosaiz/ He emphasised the importance of advertising new products.
supportive adj /so'po:iv/ Thank you for being so supportive.
patience n /'pci|ons/ Being a teacher requires a lot of patience and understanding.
intonation n /,ino'nci|on/ Your pronunciation is quite good; a bit more work on your intonation and no one will know youre not English!
keep in touch v phr /,Ii:pin'n|/ No, we havent kept in touch. I havent heard from her since she moved to Birmingham.
text message n phr /'cIs,mcsid/ He sent me a text message saying that hell meet us at the station.
face-to-face adv /,fciso'fcis/ Id rather we talked face-to-face about this. Can we meet tonight?
videophone n /'vidioofoon/ The first mobile videophone was introduced by a Japanese company in 1999.
screen n /sIri:n/ When I printed the picture, the colours were different from those that appeared on the screen.
inappropriate adj /,ino'proopri-o/ Do you think that these clothes are inappropriate for a business lunch?
take ages
v phr /,ciI'cidiz/ It took ages to finish that report!
recent
adj /'ri:son/ She told us all about her recent trip to Rome.
cool
adj /Iu:l/ That jackets really cool!
look forward to phr v /loI'fo:vodo/ Im really looking forward to meeting your sister.
Yours faithfully phr /|o:z'fciOfol-i/
lord
n /lo:d/ Lord Rutherford.
come over phr v /Inm'oovo/ Bill and Margaret are coming over for dinner.
Units 1-3
abroad adv /o'bro:d/ I think George is abroad on business.
efficient adj /i'fi|on/ an efficient worker.
sponsored adj /'spnsod/ We took part in a sponsored swim last week.
generosity n /,dcno'rsoi/ I really think you should thank him for his kindness and generosity.
put on phr v /po'n/ I put the radio on to listen to some music.
upset v /np'sc/ Dont let his comments upset you - Im sure you did your best.
unjumble v /,nn'dnmbol/ Unjumble these words to complete the sentences.
prompt n /prmp/ In the first exercise, you have to look at the prompts and form complete sentences using the Present simple.
essay n /'csci/ Ms Evans has asked us to write a 250-word essay about our favourite book.
engaged adj /in'gcidd/ Julia and Howard have been engaged for two months.
patient
adj /'pci|on/ She was always very patient with her students.
Unit 4
dream on phr v /,dri:m'n/ You think Im going to let you use my computer? Dream on!
ambition n /m'bi|on/ Waynes ambition is to become a computer programmer.
achieve v /o'|i:v/ You'll have to work harder if you want to achieve something as difficult as this.
attitude n /'i|u:d/ We all found his whole attitude rather selfish.
a dream come true phr /o,dri:mInm'ru:/ Finding a job as an architect was a dream come true.
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glamorous adj /'glmoros/ a glamorous lifestyle.
fairy tale n /'fcoricil/ a book of fairy tales.
claim v /Ilcim/ Richards claimed that he was in Manchester at the time of the crime.
love at first sight phr /,lnvof:s'sai/ I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him from the moment I saw him. It was love at first sight.
perfectly adv /'p:fiIli/ Theres no need to shout! I can hear you perfectly well!
skinny adj /'sIini/ Some supermodels are far too skinny.
league n /li:g/ Theyre still the number one team in the league.
debut n /'dcib|u:,'dcb|u:/ Laura Hamilton made her debut in Green River which was filmed in 1975.
make sb sit up and take notice v phr /,mciIsnmbodi,sinpondcHer performance in Romeo and Juliet made everyone sit up and take notice.
phenomenon n /fo'nmonon/ At the age of five, Anne Palmer was Britains youngest singing phenomenon.
posh n /p|/ A woman called you this morning. She spoke in a really posh voice.
spice n /spais/ Use a wide range of vocabulary and adjectives to add spice to your story.
burst v /b:s/ Walter burst into the room and started shouting at his sister.
scene n /si:n/ the political scene.
suffer v /'snfo/ Both sides suffered significant financial losses.
constant adj /'Inson/ The constant noise from next door made it impossible for Jane to concentrate on her work.
bullying n /'boli-iq/ Bullying can cause a lot of problems.
acne n /'Ini/ Acne is very common among teenagers.
end up phr v /,cnd'np/ She had started training as a nurse but she ended up working as an editor.
audition v /o:'di|on/ Shes auditioning for the leading role in Mike Harmers new film.
brand-new adj /,brnd'n|u:/ Youve ruined my brand-new CD player!
delight n /di'lai/ Much to my delight, he told me I could keep the extra ticket.
pick v /piI/ Please pick a card from the box.
go on (to) phr v /goo'no/ Pete went on to be a successful photographer.
put a lot of effort into sth v phr /,poolov'cfoino,snmOHes put a lot of effort into that project.
bump into phr v /,bnmp'ino/ I bumped into Thomas on my way to work this morning.
propose v /pro'pooz/ He proposed to her on her birthday.
get engaged v phr /,gcin'gcidd/ They got engaged after only a few months!
matching adj /'m|iq/ a blue jacket and a matching skirt.
designer adj /di'zaino/ designer clothes.
tough adj /nf/ It was a tough decision, but we decided to leave Britain.
blame v /blcim/ I wish youd stop blaming me for your mistakes!
hug n /hng/ Go on. Give your grandfather a big hug.
magnificent adj /mg'nifison/ The view from our hotel room was magnificent!
ceremony n /'scromoni/ a wedding ceremony.
admiration n /,dmo'rci|on/ This brave young man deserves everyones respect and admiration.
duty n /'d|u:i/ Typing the reports is one of my main duties as a secretary.
trainee n /,rci'ni:/ a trainee teacher.
send off phr v /,scnd'f/ The referee sent him off for a foul.
kick v /IiI/ Stop kicking that ball around the living room!
sign for phr v /'sainfo,fo:/ When did Michael Owen first sign for Liverpool?
make sense v phr /,mciI'scns/ Does this text make any sense to you?
performer n /po'fo:mo/ a comic performer.
face v /fcis/ Im perfectly aware of the problems I might have to face.
minimum adj /'minimom/ What are the minimum requirements for this job?
hopeful adj /'hoopfol/ Shes pretty hopeful about the test results.
useless adj /'|u:slos/ Im afraid I cant help you. Im completely useless at chemistry!
lightbulb n /'laibnlb/ Thomas Edison invented the electric lightbulb in 1879.
active adj /'Iiv/ Mr Evans is 72 but hes still very active.
shut v /|n/ Could you shut the window?
painful adj /'pcinfol/ My legs still really painful.
musical adj /'m|u:ziIol/ Diane is very musical. She can play three instruments and has a beautiful voice.
brutal adj /'bru:l/ a brutal murder.
recover v /ri'Invo/ It was a pretty bad accident. No one expected her to recover so quickly.
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indicate v /'indiIci/ Research indicates that the number of Internet users has doubled since 1999.
ankle n /'qIol/ He fell down the stairs and broke his ankle.
swollen adj /'svoolon/ His face was bruised and swollen after the fight.
union n /'|u:n|on/ Mr Brown is the leader of the air traffic controllers union.
icy adj /'aisi/ Be careful driving back home. The roads are icy.
knock v /nI/ Careful you dont knock your leg on that coffee table.
slim adj /slim/ a tall, slim woman in her thirties.
take it easy v phr /,ciIi'i:zi/ The doctor said I must take it easy for a few weeks.
taste v /cis/ The cake tastes great!
repetition n /,rcpo'i|on/ We all found his constant repetition of the same story extremely boring.
clarification n /,Ilrifi'Ici|on/ There is no need for any further clarification. I think we all know what we have to do.
hothouse n /'hhaos/ a hothouse atmosphere.
be under pressure v phr /bi,nndo'prc|o/ Dylan isnt very productive when hes under pressure.
perform v /po'fo:m/ Most of the students performed really well in last weeks test.
attend v /o'cnd/ You are all invited to attend the meeting next Friday.
get ahead phr v /,gco'hcd/ I really want to get ahead at work.
genius n /'di:nios/ Wow! How did you do that? Youre a genius!
fail v /fcil/ We did our best but the whole plan failed.
unborn adj /,nn'bo:n/ an unborn child.
enrol v /in'rool/ Fifty students have enrolled on the photography course.
register v /'rcdiso/ Were registering the babys birth this morning.
agreement n /o'gri:mon/ Make sure you read everything carefully before you sign the agreement.
take sb/sth seriously v phr /,ciIsnmbodi,snmOiq'siori You always take things far too seriously! It was only a joke!
convinced adj /Ion'vins/ I was convinced that he was telling the truth.
teamwork n /'i:mv:I/ Remember that teamwork is very important in this class.
psychiatrist n /sai'Iaioris/ The childs behaviour is being observed by psychiatrists.
bestselling adj /,bcs'scliq/ a bestselling novel.
hyper- prefix /haipo/ a hyperactive child.
parenting n /'pcoroniq/ parenting skills.
determiner n /di':mino/ In the phrases their new house and some beautiful flowers , their and some are determiners.
extract n /'cIsrI/ Ive only read some short extracts from his first book.
depend on phr v /di'pcndn/ My future as an artist depended on the critics decision.
crucial adj /'Iru:|ol/ a crucial decision.
accidentally adv /,Isi'dcnl-i/ She accidentally stepped on Brunos tail thats why he bit her.
slide v /slaid/ We slid down the snowy hillside.
glare v /glco/ She just stood there glaring at me. Her face was filled with anger.
trip v /rip/ I tripped over my brothers toy car and landed on my back.
creep v /Iri:p/ He crept into the bedroom and took my car keys while I was asleep.
wander v /'vndo/ After wandering around the city for hours, we had lunch in an Italian restaurant.
unconventional adj /,nnIon'vcn|onol/ unconventional advertising techniques.
vital adj /'vail/ It is vital that you inform everyone about this as soon as possible.
glance v /glo:ns/ Frances glanced over her shoulder to see if she was being followed.
collapse v /Io'lps/ I was waiting for the bus when an old man suddenly collapsed in the street.
unlikely adj /nn'laiIli/ He said that he might come after work, but its very unlikely.
stare v /sco/ Stop staring at me, will you?
weird adj /viod/ Someone left a really weird message on your answering machine this morning.
limp n /limp/ The man had a long beard and walked with a limp.
narrative adj /'nroiv/ a narrative poem.
sleepy adj /'sli:pi/ Its midnight and the children look really sleepy. Wed better go home.
badminton n /'bdminon/ a badminton player.
beat v /bi:/ Dad always beats me at chess.
go off phr v /goo'f/ My alarm clock didnt go off so I was late for school this morning.
queue v /I|u:/ I had to queue for two hours but at least I managed to get us two tickets.
ironing n /'aioniq/ Can you please do the ironing today? Im exhausted.
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wonderland n /'vnndolnd/ Alices Adventures in Wonderland was my favourite story when I was a child.
become aware v phr /bi,Inmo'vco/ I suddenly became aware that someone was walking right behind me.
fit v /fi/ That dictionary wont fit in my bag. Its too thick.
wonder v /'vnndo/ I wonder why he looked so worried.
label n /'lcibol/ Did you read the instructions on the label?
eventually adv /i'vcn|uoli,-|oli/ After endless planning meetings, we eventually managed to come to a decision.
tunnel n /'nnl/ The train went through the tunnel, leaving us in darkness for more than five minutes.
stadium n /'scidiom/ a football stadium.
writing n /'raiiq/ Can you read the writing on that wall?
in the distance prep phr /ino'disons/ I could see grandmas cottage in the distance.
make up phr v /,mciI'np/ Is this a true story or did you make it up?
curious adj /'I|oorios/ We were all really curious to hear what had really happened.
draft n /dro:f/ The teacher gave us twenty minutes to write the first draft of our story.
linking word n phr /'liqIiqv:d/ Because and but are linking words.
Unit 5
matter v /'mo/ Her career was the only thing that mattered to her.
principle n /'prinsopol/ the principles of geometry.
engineering n /,cndo'nioriq/ Tim is studying engineering at Oxford.
Nobel Prize n phr /noo,bcl'praiz,,noobcl/ Albert Einstein received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1921.
exposure n /iI'spooo/ Exposure to high levels of radiation can be very harmful.
revolution n /,rcvo'lu:|on/ scientific revolution.
artistic adj /o:'isiI/ My painting is awful! I dont think Im very artistic.
employ v /im'ploi/ It would be a good idea to employ a professional painter.
flu n /flu:/ She wasnt at school yesterday. I think shes in bed with the flu.
epidemic n /,cpi'dcmiI/ a flu epidemic.
research n /ri's:|,'ri:s:|/ research into the effects of television on childrens behaviour.
department store n /di'po:monso:/ Im sure youll find a present for him in that new department store.
exhibition n /,cIso'bi|on/ a book exhibition.
law firm n phr /'lo:f:m/ Howard works for a law firm in London.
drug n /drng/ Some allergies cant be treated with drugs.
vacuum cleaner n /,vI|om'Ili:no/ The vacuum cleaners broken again - it wont even pick these crumbs up.
opportunity n /,po'|u:noi/ You should at least give him the opportunity to tell you what happened.
shed n /|cd/ Dad keeps his tools in that shed.
reunion n /ri:'|u:n|on/ I really look forward to our college reunion next week.
give sb a lift v phr /,givsnmbodio'lif/ Could you give me a lift to the station?
following prep /'flooiq/ Following her husbands death, she moved back to her home town.
in the meantime prep phr /ino 'mi:naim/ Ill be back at ten. In the meantime, try to get some sleep.
servant n /'s:von/ The servants used to live downstairs and the family upstairs.
rise v /raiz/ At the age of twenty-one, she rose to fame as a jazz singer.
gravity n /'grvoi/ the law of gravity.
Member of Parliament n /,mcmborov'po:lomon/ In 1981, Mr Newton was made Member of Parliament for Liverpool North.
brief adj /bri:f/ He wrote a brief note to thank her for her help.
autobiography n /,o:obai'grofi/ It took John Woolf nine years to write his autobiography.
biography n /bai'grofi/ Voltaires biography was first published in 1791.
gadget n /'gdo/ I bought this clever little gadget for opening bottles.
espresso n /c'sprcsoo,i'sprc-/ Id like an espresso, please.
razor n /'rcizo/ an electric razor.
credit n /'Ircdi/ I wish someone would give me some credit for working so hard!
device n /di'vais/ a new device for measuring the loudness of sounds.
oversized adj /,oovo'saizd/ He was wearing jeans and an oversized jumper.
PC abbr /,pi:'si:/ I dont have a PC at home, so Ill have to stay at the office and type these letters.
shave v /|civ/ I got up late and didnt have time to shave this morning.
bleeding n /'bli:diq/ I tied a bandage around the wound to stop the bleeding.
make a fortune v phr /,mciIo'fo:|on/ His companys very successful. He must have made a fortune by now.
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steel n /si:l/ These cases are made of steel and can hold up to 50 kg.
manufacturer n /,mn|o'fI|oro/ a clothing manufacturer.
blade n /blcid/ Ice skates have thin metal blades at the bottom.
go ahead phr v /,gooo'hcd/ We have decided to go ahead with the plan.
dine v /dain/ We dined at a fantastic Italian restaurant.
smart adj /smo:/ She took us to a very smart restaurant on her birthday.
cotton n /'In/ He was wearing a white cotton T-shirt.
handkerchief n /'hqIo|if/ When he saw Tricia crying, he offered her his handkerchief.
suck v /snI/ The boat was sucked under the water by the strong current.
apart from prep phr /o'po:from,frm/ Apart from a few old castles, there wasnt much to see in that town.
choke v /|ooI/ I nearly choked on a fishbone.
suction n /'snI|on/ Vacuum cleaners work by suction.
put together phr v /,poo'gco/ It took him a week to put this model plane together.
tin n /in/ The box is actually made of iron but its covered with tin.
broomstick n /'bru:msiI/ In most childrens stories, witches are supposed to fly on broomsticks.
sack n /sI/ a sack of potatoes.
leather n /'lco/ a bag made of soft leather.
commercial adj /Io'm:|ol/ The first commercial home computer was sold in 1976.
give up phr v /giv'np/ She gave up her job when she married him.
export v /iI'spo:/ Japan exports cars to many countries.
operate v /'porci/ The machine will stop operating if you push that button.
via prep /'vaio,'vi:o/ The concert will be transmitted live via satellite.
recorder n /ri'Io:do/ a cassette recorder.
cable n /'Icibol/ Cable TV was first used in the USA in the 1970s.
satellite n /'solai/ In satellite television, the signals are received via a large round piece of metal, called a satellite dish.
receiver n /ri'si:vo/ The receiver turns radio signals into sounds.
download v /,daon'lood/ Ive downloaded some great pictures from the Internet.
hard disk n /,ho:d'disI/ Click on this icon if you want to save the file on the hard disk.
pause v /po:z/ Yes, I will take the job, he said, after pausing for a moment.
rewind v /,ri:'vaind/ Ill rewind the tape so that you can listen to it one more time.
fast forward v phr /,fo:s'fo:vod/ Will you please fast forward the tape to the end?
catch up phr v /,I|'np/ He was walking so fast that I couldnt catch up with him.
broadcast n /'bro:dIo:s/ a news broadcast.
adjust v /o'dns/ Adjust the height of your seat, so that you can sit more comfortably.
suit v /su:,s|u:/ Make sure that you choose a training programme that suits your particular needs.
elegant adj /'clogon/ She looked so elegant in that long black dress!
smooth adj /smu:/ Your skin looks so soft and smooth.
pressure n /'prc|o/ Dont forget to check the tyre pressure before you leave.
steam n /si:m/ Water turns into steam at 100c.
force v /fo:s/ Dont force the window or it will break.
gas ring n /'gsriq/ Dont forget to turn off the gas ring when you finish cooking.
heatproof adj /'hi:pru:f/ a heatproof bowl.
handle n /'hndl/ The door handle has fallen off again.
stylish adj /'saili|/ Shes bought a really stylish red dress for the party.
household n /'haoshoold/ The survey showed that fifty-one per cent of households owned one or more personal computers.
parallel adj /'prolcl/ parallel ideas.
wool n /vol/ a hat made of pure wool.
silk n /silI/ Is that scarf made of silk?
cardboard n /'Io:dbo:d/ a sheet of cardboard.
slippery adj /'slipori/ The roads were slippery after the rain.
furry n /'f:ri/ a dog with a long, furry tail.
rug n /rng/ The cat was curled up on the rug in front of the fire.
rough adj /rnf/ Reaching the top of the hill meant walking over rough ground for almost three hours.
strap n /srp/ a leather watch strap.
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hand n /hnd/ the hour hand.
sort out phr v /,so:'ao/ Stop worrying about it all. I promise Ill sort things out as soon as possible.
occasion n /o'Icion/ He was seen entering the building on several occasions.
pay rise n /'pciraiz/ If the boss refuses to give me a pay rise, Ill quit!
persuade v /po'svcid/ We finally managed to persuade them to come with us.
by the way prep phr /baio'vci/ By the way, a letter came in for you this morning. Its on your desk.
meet up phr v /,mi:'np/ Im meeting up with Paul after work.
make it v phr /'mciIi/ Im afraid I wont be able to make it on Monday. I have to stay at home.
access n /'Iscs/ Not all students have access to the library.
overall adv /,oovor'o:l/ Overall, it was a good play.
move out phr v /,mu:v'ao/ They moved out of the apartment in West Street three months ago.
make up for phr v /mciI'np fo, fo:/ Winning the competition made up for all her hard work.
look back phr v /,loI'bI/ When I look back on the years I spent there, I realise they were the happiest years of my life.
decisive adj /di'saisiv/ Hes a strong and decisive man, used to dealing with such problems.
comfort n /'Inmfo/ Now lets sit in comfort and watch the match.
inconvenience n /,inIon'vi:nions/ I would like to apologise for any inconvenience we may have caused.
timing n /'aimiq/ Perfect timing! I was just going to call and ask you to come over for dinner.
positive adj /'pzoiv/ You really should be more positive about the future.
talkative adj /'o:Ioiv/ I sometimes wish Jack wasnt so talkative. I never get to speak when we go out!
significance n /sig'nifiIons/ Let me explain the significance of the numbers listed here.
text v /cIs/ You dont have to call. Just text me and let me know if youre coming.
volcano n /vl'Icinoo/ A large part of the island was destroyed when the volcano erupted in 1943.
interactive adj /,inor'Iiv/ interactive teaching methods.
run v /rnn/ Theyre running a two-week training course.
ages n pl /'cidiz/ Hows Alex? I dont know. I havent heard from him for ages.
parcel n /'po:sol/ Theres a parcel for you on the table. It came in this morning.
though adv /oo/ Its an interesting job. The pay isnt very good, though.
concluding adj /Ion'Ilu:diq/ a concluding statement. DER conclude (v), conclusion (n)
summarise v /'snmoraiz/ Ms Robins asked us to summarise the story in no more than one hundred words.
Unit 6
society n /so'saioi/ Unemployment is a serious problem in modern society.
lack n /lI/ Lack of sleep can cause serious health problems.
fantasy n /'fnosi/ Jack cant really tell the difference between fantasy and reality.
stable adj /'scibol/ a stable marriage.
send off phr v /,scnd'f/ Weve sent the children off to their aunt in Wales.
rescue v /'rcsI|u:/ He risked his life trying to rescue the child from the fire.
extraordinary adj /iI'sro:donori/ She showed an extraordinary talent for acting.
shortly adj /'|o:li/ The couple left shortly after the wedding.
menacing adj /'mcnosiq/ a menacing laugh.
caped adj /Icip/ He saw a tall, caped figure in the dark.
crusader n /Iru:'scido/ a crusader against violence.
crimefighting adj /'Iraim,faiiq/ a crimefighting politician.
inherit v /in'hcri/ He inherited the house from his grandparents.
dedicate yourself to sth v phr /'dcdiIci|osclfo,snmOiq/ Mother Teresa dedicated herself to helping those in need.
crime n /Iraim/ Crime is only one of the problems that are common to all big cities.
take on phr v /,ciI'n/ When I asked him about his job, his voice took on a completely different tone.
terrify v /'crofai/ The thought of spending a night alone in that house terrifies me.
unlike prep /,nn'laiI/ Unlike her sister, Tricia is very self-confident.
supernatural adj /,su:po'n|orol,,s|u:-/ supernatural powers.
operate v /'porci/ He will need special training in order to operate effectively.
laboratory n /lo'brori/ The laboratory where the experiments are carried out is on the second floor.
boy wonder n /,boi'vnndo/ And thats Rick, the boy wonder of the family!
identity n /ai'dcnoi/ This job brought out his strong artistic identity.
radioactive adj /,rcidioo'Iiv/ radioactive gases.
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burglar n /'b:glo/ The burglars took all my jewellery.
beloved adj /bi'lnvid/ my beloved daughter, Judy.
ordinary adj /'o:donori/ It was just another ordinary day. We did nothing special.
responsibility n /ri,spnso'biloi/ Who has responsibility for the new office in central London?
release n /ri'li:s/ Shortly after the release of her first film, she got married to film director Ken Walters.
total n /'ool/ We spent a total of 1,000 on redecorating the office.
at the time prep phr /oo'aim/ Long skirts were very fashionable at the time.
m abbr 2.5m.
bring in phr v /,briq'in/ Sales outside the UK have already brought in more than 30,000.
figure n /'figo/ Well, considering how much you paid for it, 2,500 is a small figure.
in comparison with phr v /inIom'prisonvi,viO/ In comparison with our old house, this one is huge.
double v /'dnbol/ Our sales have doubled since 2001.
suggest v /so'dcs/ The facts suggest that Harris was not at home at the time of the murder.
delight v /di'lai/ Fiction is an exciting new game that will delight children of all ages.
superhuman adj /,su:po'h|u:mon,,s|u:-/ hanks to the superhuman efforts of the firefighters, more than fifty people were rescued from the burning building.
feat n /fi:/ Finishing that report in less than two days was quite a feat!
(the) authorities n pl /o:'Oroiz/ The accident was reported to the authorities at half past eight yesterday evening.
land v /lnd/ Our plane landed at 6:35.
image n /'imid/ She had a clear image of how she would look in twenty years time.
track down phr v /,rI'daon/ She finally managed to track down her long-lost brother.
financially adv /fi'nn|oli,fai-/ a financially successful company.
luggage n /'lngid/ Our luggage was searched at the airport.
voluntary adj /'vlonori/ Lee does voluntary work at St Marys hospital twice a week.
affirmative adj /o'f:moiv/ The sentence I like science fiction films is an affirmative sentence.
identify v /ai'dcnifai/ Do you think you can identify the man who attacked you?
take out phr v /,ciI'ao/ I had a tooth taken out yesterday.
bit n /bi/ With a bit of help from Anne, everything was ready in time for dinner.
flash n /fl|/ A sudden flash of blue light lit up the room.
lump n /lnmp/ a lump of wood.
shower n /'|aoo/ A shower of water was coming out of the burst pipe.
loaf n /loof/ a loaf of bread.
slice n /slais/ Cut the lemon into thin slices.
tube n /|u:b/ a tube of glue.
bar n /bo:/ a bar of chocolate.
sheet n /|i:/ a sheet of cardboard.
slice v /slais/ OK, slice the bread and Ill get the butter.
HQ abbr /,ci|'I|u:/
stunt n /snn/ Most of the stunts we watch on television are real, but theyre not actually performed by the actors themselves.
giant n /'daion/ IBM, a giant of the computer industry.
dozens (of) n pl /'dnzonz/ Weve talked about this dozens of times.
spectator n /spcI'cio/ Thousands of spectators saw the World Cup Final last night.
near v /nio/ As we neared the top, it began to rain.
bring charges v phr /,briq'|o:diz/ Luckily for us, no charges were brought by the owners of the car, so we were free to go shortly after the accident.
bare adj /bco/ Remember not to touch that with bare hands. Its too hot.
naked adj /'nciIid/ The children swam naked in the lake.
raw adj /ro:/ raw meat.
challenge n /'|lond/ I try not to worry about the difficulties of my new job. Instead, I think of them as a challenge.
pattern n /'pn/ The article discusses the behaviour patterns of teenagers.
require v /ri'Ivaio/ This job requires specialised knowledge.
propose v /pro'pooz/ Mr Peterson proposed a new advertising campaign.
wiper n /'vaipo/ Why are your wipers on? It isnt raining.
flock n /flI/ A flock of sheep was blocking the road.
herd n /h:d/ a herd of wild deer.
cheer v /|io/ The fans stood up and cheered when Anderson scored the first goal.
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sigh v /sai/ When the car was out of sight, she sighed and went back inside.
pull up phr v /,pol'np/ A black car pulled up outside the bank.
put up phr v /,po'np/ Dont worry. Well put you up for the night.
pick up phr v /,piI'np/ The police picked him up at the airport.
peak n /pi:I/ We flew over beautiful valleys and snow-covered peaks.
summit n /'snmi/ The summit of Mount Everest was first reached by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953.
allowance n /o'laoons/ He gets a monthly allowance of 200 from his father.
grant v /gro:n/ Your request for new equipment has been granted.
permission n /po'mi|on/ If you want to go home early, you must ask permission from the headmaster.
market research n /,mo:Iiri's:|,'ri:s:|/ Market research has shown that 75 per cent of teenagers spend most of their pocket money on computer games and CDs
announcement n /o'naonsmon/ Can I have your attention, please? I have an important announcement to make.
risk-taker n /'risI,ciIo/ Charles would never try something as dangerous as this. Hes never been much of a risk-taker.
justify v /'dnsifai/ How can you justify taking your fathers car without permission?
complaint n /Iom'plcin/ We have received a number of complaints about the quality of the product.
overhear v /,oovo'hio/ I overheard him saying hes in love with Lisa.
colleague n /'Ili:g/ Rays colleagues at the bank are organising a surprise party for him.
review n /ri'v|u:/ She writes the film reviews for the local newspaper.
force n /fo:s/ the Air Force.
kidnap v /'Iidnp/ In the film, the managers daughter is kidnapped by one of the employees.
interactive adj /,inor'Iiv/ an interactive video game.
backshift v /'bI|if/ In reported speech, the present simple is backshifted into the past simple.
admit v /od'mi/ She admitted that she had lied to him.
remind v /ri'maind/ I dont need to remind you that youve promised to be back by midnight, do I?
cheat v /|i:/ Hey! Youre cheating! Dont look at my cards!
deny v /di'nai/ He denied taking the money from her purse.
play at phr v /'plcio,/ When we were little, my brother and I would play at pirates all the time.
starring role n phr /,so:riq'rool/ Shortly after the release of her first film, she got the starring role in Leaving Home, which was filmed in 2001.
appear v /o'pio/ The boy appeared nervous before the examination.
paralyse v /'prolaiz/ He was paralysed in a car accident five years ago.
wheelchair n /'vi:l|co/ Mary wasnt seriously hurt in the accident but her sister will probably be in a wheelchair for the rest of her life.
come out in phr v /Inm'aoin/ I come out in little red spots whenever I eat chocolate.
rash n /r|/ The rash covered her face and arms.
injection n /in'dcI|on/ The nurse gave her an injection to help her sleep.
tablet n /'blo/ Take one of these tablets every morning.
have a temperature v phr /hvo'cmporo|o/ Youve got a temperature. Why dont you lie down and Ill make you a cup of tea.
bruise n /bru:z/ Where did you get that bruise on your knee?
stitch n /si|/ Its a deep cut - Im afraid youll need some stitches.
walk into phr v /,vo:I'ino/ George wasnt looking where he was going and walked straight into our English teacher!
faint v /fcin/ Fiona always faints at the sight of blood.
apparently adv /o'pronli/ Apparently, theyre still looking for a secretary.
ambulance n /'mb|olons/ Luckily, the ambulance arrived within minutes, and the driver was taken to the nearest hospital.
paramedic n /,pro'mcdiI/ The driver was given emergency treatment by paramedics.
come to phr v /,Inm'u:/ When I came to, I was in a hospital room and my mother was sitting beside me.
first aid n /,f:s'cid/ She probably wouldnt have made it to the hospital if that man hadnt given her first aid.
accessible adj /oI'scsobol/ The beach is only accessible by boat.
brainstorm v /'brcinso:m/ We spent twenty minutes brainstorming a list of possible names for the new product.
disabled adj /dis'cibold/ The accident left him permanently disabled.
facilities n pl /fo'siloiz/ parking facilities.
recommendation n /,rcIomcn'dci|on/ The report includes a number of recommendations for increasing sales outside the UK.
divide v /di'vaid/ The book is divided into three parts.
neutral adj /'n|u:rol/ I always try to stay neutral whenever they start one of their arguments.
procedure n /pro'si:do/ What is the procedure for downloading the program onto your hard disk?
entrance n /'cnrons/ Is this the main entrance to the building?
narrow adj /'nroo/ a narrow path.
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Units 4-6
collect v /Io'lcI/ Shes been collecting information for that report for months.
pick up phr v /,piI'np/ Ill pick you up at ten. Dont be late.
dishwasher n /'di|,v|o/ You dont have to wash those glasses. Just put them in the dishwasher.
politics n /'ploiIs/ Shes not particularly interested in politics.
enormous adj /i'no:mos/ an enormous amount of money.
reach v /ri:|/ After an endless round of meetings, they finally managed to reach a decision.
time off n phr /,aim'f/ Youve been working very hard lately. You should take some time off.
go off phr v /goo'f/ That milk has been in the fridge for five days. It must have gone off by now.
chop v /|p/ Chop a tomato into small pieces and put it into a large bowl.
check-out assistant n phr /'|cIaoo,sison/ She found a job as a check-out assistant a few weeks ago.
fall over phr v /,fo:l'oovo/ I tripped on the doorstep and fell over.
deliver v /di'livo/ My new computer will be delivered on Friday.
drill n /dril/ a dentists drill.
slip v /slip/ Suddenly, Diane slipped and landed on her back.
session n /'sc|on/ Our next training session is on 23 February.
unheard adj /,nn'h:d/ My complaints went unheard.
prime minister n /,praim'miniso/ The prime minister did not make any statements to the press.
hold your breath v phr /,hoold|o'brcO/ I cant hold my breath for more than thirty seconds.
Unit 7
rite of passage n phr /,raiov'psid/ In many parts of the world, a persons eighteenth birthday is one of the most important rites of passage.
mark v /mo:I/ His first film marked the beginning of a very successful career in acting.
series n /'siori:z/ They have published a series of articles on the subject.
go through phr v /'gooOru:/ There are some important steps that you need to go through before you can use the program.
childbirth n /'|aildb:O/ Jacobs mother died in childbirth.
divorce n /di'vo:s/ Shes decided to tell her husband that she wants a divorce.
adolescence n /,do'lcsons/ According to psychologists, it is during adolescence that we all start to develop a sense of identity.
adulthood n /'dnlhod,o'dnl-/ Legally, we all reach adulthood at the age of 18.
conflicting adj /Ion'fliIiq/ conflicting theories about what is right and what is wrong.
transition n /rn'zi|on,-'si-/ The transition from school to adult life is always a very challenging process.
tribe n /raib/ The Zulu were one of the largest tribes of South Africa.
conflict n /'InfliI/ As a teenager, he was always in conflict with his parents.
harmony n /'ho:moni/ Different kinds of people live here in perfect peace and harmony.
rite n /rai/ In many ancient cultures, religious rites were performed after the birth of a child.
signal v /'signol/ Light rain and cloudy days signalled the end of summer.
united adj /|o'naiid/ a united family.
clan n /Iln/ the Campbell clan.
shave off phr v /,|civ'f/ When did Harry shave off his beard?
endure v /in'd|oo/ We had to endure a long and tiring journey.
severe adj /si'vio/ The driver suffered severe head injuries.
sting v /siq/ She was stung by a bee in the park.
cry out phr v /,Irai'ao/ He cried out in pain when his bare foot hit the stone.
ritual n /'ri|uol/ The Sun Dance was a ritual through which the Plains Indians expressed their respect for the summer sun
dress up phr v /,drcs'np/ She dressed up as a nurse for the party.
horn n /ho:n/ Not all female antelopes have horns.
beat v /bi:/ I was furious when I saw him beating the dog!
pull v /pol/ David! Stop pulling your sisters hair!
community n /Io'm|u:noi/ a farming community.
violent adj /'vaiolon/ Of course he should be punished for his cruel and violent behaviour!
act n /I/ a criminal act.
chin n /|in/ She sat staring out of the window, with her chin in her hands.
chest n /|cs/ Jacks been complaining of chest pains recently.
graduate v /'grduci/ Ms Bowers son has just graduated from Oxford.
adjust v /o'dns/ Adjusting to a new way of life isnt easy just give him more time.
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accommodation n /o,Imo'dci|on/ The price includes food and accommodation.
accent n /'Ison/ You can tell by his accent that this man is not Irish.
move house v phr /,mu:v'haos/ Were moving house next week; my father has found a new job in London.
run away phr v /,rnno'vci/ Patricia ran away from home when she was sixteen.
set off phr v /,sc'f/ Its a four-hour drive to the camp so wed better set off early.
drop out phr v /,drp'ao/ She dropped out of college in 1993, when she was offered her first film role.
slip v /slip/ He slipped out of the house while everyone was asleep.
yearn v /|:n/ After six years in Germany, Clark was yearning to go back home.
bruise v /bru:z/ He bruised many girls hearts before he finally settled down and got married.
spell n /spcl/ The princess kissed the frog and broke the spell the frog turned into a handsome prince.
warning n /'vo:niq/ Despite his parents warnings against it, he dropped out of college.
let go v phr /lc'goo/ Will you ever let go of the past and start thinking about your future?
fortress n /'fo:ros/ Since the 17
th
century, the Tower of London has served as a royal fortress, a palace and a prison.
pray v /prci/ She prayed for her sons recovery.
walk away phr v /,vo:Io'vci/ He never really tried to deal with the problem he walked away when things got worse.
wave v /vciv/ He waved goodbye, got in his car and drove off.
shake hands v phr /,|ciI'hndz/ We shook hands and then I left his office.
see sb/sth off phr v /,si:snmOiq,snmbodi'f/ We all went to the airport to see Judy off.
farewell party n phr /fco'vcl,po:i/ Were organising a farewell party for John. Hes leaving next week.
military service n /,miliori's:vis/ In Greece, young men have to do military service for eighteen months.
ballot paper n /'blo,pcipo/ Put a cross next to one of the names on the ballot paper.
lottery ticket n phr /'lori,iIi/ They won 500,000 from that lottery ticket!
driving licence n /'draiviq,laisons/ No, you cant take your fathers car. You havent got a driving licence.
parking ticket n /'po:Iiq,iIi/ You wouldnt have got a parking ticket if you hadnt parked outside the hospital.
tattooist n /o'u:is,-/ He asked a tattooist to draw an eagle on his left arm.
full-time job n phr /,folaim'db/ I have three children, so a full-time job is definitely out of the question!
part-time job n phr /,po:aim'db/ Tess has found a part-time job as a waitress.
vote v /voo/ Women were given the right to vote in the early 1900s.
suspicious adj /so'spi|os/ You have every reason to be suspicious since you hardly know that man.
anxious adj /'qI|os/ Hes really anxious about that job interview tomorrow.
(the) army n /'o:mi/ Michael joined the army when he was 18.
consent n /Ion'scn/ They got married without their parents consent.
get on sbs nerves v phr /,gcnsnmbodiz'n:vz/ Will you please stop asking so many questions? It really gets on my nerves!
get over phr v /gc'oovo/ She still hasnt got over her husbands death.
get back together v phr /gc,bIo'gco/ Ray just told me that Alice wants to get back together with Simon.
annoy v /o'noi/ His whole attitude was beginning to annoy me, so I left.
partner n /'po:no/ Finding the perfect partner isnt always easy.
slightly adv /'slaili/ Hes slightly taller than me.
slight adj /slai/ a slight difference.
structure n /'srnI|o/ sentence structure.
essay n /'csci/ Please give in your essays by next Monday.
harbour n /'ho:bo/ The ship left the harbour at noon.
fancy dress n /,fnsi'drcs/ Im going to wear my dads uniform at the fancy dress party.
layout n /'lciao/ Well have to change the layout of this page and put the picture right next to the first paragraph.
Unit 8
bury v /'bcri/ He was buried on 27 May in Westminster, where he had been born.
churchyard n /'|:||o:d/ My grandmother was buried in the local churchyard.
wonder n /'vnndo/ The Colossus of Rhodes is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
tomb n /u:m/ The tomb of King Tutankhamun was discovered by Howard Carter in 1922.
cemetery n /'scmori/ Uncle Robert was buried in Woodlawn cemetery.
limestone n /'laimsoon/ a limestone cliff.
cement n /si'mcn/ I used a bit of cement to fill that hole in the wall.
coffin n /'Ifin/ The soldiers coffin was covered with the national flag.
spire n /spaio/ I could see the church spire from the top of the hill.
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calcium n /'Ilsiom/ Milk is very rich in calcium.
impressive adj /im'prcsiv/ His performance in Hamlet was very impressive.
resting place n phr /'rcsiqplcis/ He had grown up in that town, so hed always wanted it to be his final resting place.
fascinate v /'fsonci/ That womans voice has always fascinated me.
massive adj /'msiv/ a massive rock.
monument adj /'mn|omon/ Thousands of tourists visit the monument every year.
stairway n /'scovci/ On my left, there was a stairway leading to the basement.
sloping adj /'sloopiq/ a sloping roof.
laugh at phr v /'lo:fo,/ He knew it was dangerous. But Tom just laughs at danger.
pay respect to v phr /,pciri'spcIo/ Hundreds of people come to the church on 21 April, in order to pay respect to the saint.
up close prep phr /,np'Iloos/ Up close, he isnt that good-looking.
BC abbr /,bi:'si:/ Alexander the Great died in 323 BC.
structure n /'srnI|o/ a tall steel structure.
base n /bcis/ a candlestick with a round silver base.
measure v /'mco/ The pyramid of Khufu measures more than 60 metres in height.
solid adj /'slid/ Cement becomes solid when it dries.
weigh v /vci/ The baby weighs 5 kilos.
tonne n /nn/ That bell weighs over 3,5 tonnes.
imitate v /'imici/ Children often imitate their parents behaviour.
heavenly adj /'hcvonli/ heavenly creatures.
region n /'ri:don/ the tropical regions of East Africa.
lie v /lai/ The village lies in a beautiful, quiet valley.
seal v /si:l/ She had sealed the jar tightly, so that the food would stay fresh for a long time.
internal adj /in':nol/ We had all the internal doors painted white.
burial n /'bcriol/ Unfortunately, very few burials were left untouched by thieves.
stunning adj /'snniq/ Beth looked absolutely stunning in her long black dress.
surround v /so'raond/ The small house was surrounded by trees.
riches n pl /'ri|iz/ The king had promised great riches to the man that would cure his daughter.
presence n /'prczons/ My fathers presence gave me a feeling of security.
battle n /'bl/ the battle of Marathon.
fine adj /fain/ Some of the worlds finest works of art can be found in the Louvre museum in Paris.
sculptor n /'sInlpo/ The statue of Athena in the Parthenon was designed by Phidias, a Greek sculptor.
labourer n /'lciboro/ a farm labourer.
(the) horizon n /ho'raizon/ We had been on the island for almost eight hours when a ship finally appeared on the horizon.
skyscraper n /'sIai,sIrcipo/ a huge, modern skyscraper.
district n /'disriI/ Back then, there was only one doctor in the district.
inspire v /in'spaio/ Picassos unique style has inspired thousands of artists around the world.
on a grand scale prep phr /no,grnd'sIcil/ Built on a grand scale in 1874, this castle is the oldest building in our town.
miracle n /'miroIol/ This pocket-sized personal computer is a miracle of modern technology.
construction n /Ion'srnI|on/ Aluminium is often used in aircraft construction.
version adj /'v:|on/ The book was written in Italian. The English version came out a few months ago.
dimension n /dai'mcn|on,di-/ What are the exact dimensions of the living room?
depth n /dcpO/ What is the depth of that lake?
width n /vidO/ The table is thirty-five centimetres in width.
ceiling n /'si:liq/ Ben lay on the sofa, staring at the ceiling.
have a low opinion of sb/sth v phr /hvo,looo'pin|onov,snmbGeorge seems to have a low opinion of me.
narrow escape n phr /,nrooi'sIcip/ He had a very narrow escape when a rock fell just beside him.
vegetarian adj /,vcdo'corion/ Most flights provide a vegetarian dish for those passengers who dont eat meat.
shallow adj /'|loo/ a shallow river.
physical adj /'fiziIol/ Our behaviour is affected by both our social and our physical environment.
shallow adj /'|loo/ I realised how shallow she was when she actually said that money was the only thing that mattered to her.
block out phr v /,blI'ao/ A tree outside the window was blocking out the light.
afford v /o'fo:d/ We cant afford to buy a new car right now.
delay n /di'lci/ Im really sorry for the delay. I was stuck in a traffic jam for an hour.
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defeat n /di'fi:/ After his defeat in last nights game, he has no chance of winning the tournament
within prep /vi'in/ You must send the report within ten days.
chief adj /|i:f/ the chief accountant.
officer n /'fiso/ a local government officer.
heart attack n /'ho:o,I/ Toms father had a heart attack yesterday.
curse n /I:s/ The witch put a curse on the young princess.
reference n /'rcforons/ He sent us a letter four weeks ago, but he made no reference to his accident.
bacteria n pl /bI'iorio/ The bacteria that destroy our teeth feed mainly on sugar.
lead v /li:d/ Mr Harris will be leading the group this evening.
leave out phr v /,li:v'ao/ They shouldnt have left James out of the team.
the holiday of a lifetime n phr /o,hlodiovo'laifaim/ Well, it wasnt actually the holiday of a lifetime but it was OK.
crystal clear adj phr /,Irisol'Ilio/ a sandy beach with crystal clear water.
explore v /iI'splo:/ We set off early to explore the city.
coral n /'Irol/ The best coral reefs can be found off the coast of Australia.
shipwreck n /'|ip-rcI/ The shipwreck was located by divers two days ago.
establish v /i'sbli|/ The school was established in 1972.
dedicated adj /'dcdiIciid/ Hes completely dedicated to his studies.
highly adv /'haili/ a highly respected politician.
qualified adj /'Ivlofaid/ a highly qualified teacher.
instructor n /in'srnIo/ a ski instructor.
advanced adj /od'vo:ns/ This dictionary can only be used by advanced learners of English.
specialist n /'spc|olis/ a specialist in English poetry.
term n /:m/ My marks were much better last term.
possession n /po'zc|on/ The car has been in Mr Thompsons possession for six months.
charity n /'|roi/ Mr Newton left all his money to the local charities.
cruise n /Iru:z/ He won 1,000 and a five-day Caribbean cruise.
freelance adj /'fri:lo:ns/ a freelance photographer.
bald adj /bo:ld/ The man was bald and had a long black beard.
security guard n /si'I|ooroigo:d/ The security guards ran after the robber.
take away phr v /,ciIo'vci/ Two policemen arrived and took the man away.
handstand n /'hndsnd/ I cant do handstands.
denim n /'dcnim/ a denim jacket.
doubt n /dao/ Theres no doubt that shes telling the truth.
uncertainty n /nn's:ni/ The uncertainty about the companys future was making everyone nervous.
race n /rcis/ People of many different races and nationalities have lived in this country for years.
instantly adv /'insonli/ I recognised his voice instantly.
(the) universe n /'|u:niv:s/ In the film, strange creatures from another part of the universe land on Earth.
honourable adj /'norobol/ Hes an honest and honourable man.
enslaved adj /in'slcivd/ It was not until many years later that the enslaved people started fighting for their freedom.
follower n /'flooo/ the followers of Jesus Christ.
flexible adj /'flcIsibol/ We need a more flexible plan, one that will still work if some things have to be done differently.
productivity n /,prdnI'ivoi/ Highly trained and experienced employees will help increase the companys productivity.
hump n /hnmp/ The Asian camel has two humps while the Arabian camel has one.
man n /mn/ The wheel is one of the most important inventions in the history of man.
thorn n /Oo:n/ Ouch! Ive scratched my hand on a thorn!
humph interjection /hnmf/ Humph! I didnt want to come with you anyway!
saddle n /'sdl/ Make sure the straps are tight enough, otherwise the saddle will slip and youll fall off the horse.
trot v /r/ The pony trotted around the field.
fetch and carry v phr /,fc|on'Iri/ Stop asking people to fetch and carry for you and get out of that chair!
ox n /Is/ In the past, oxen were often used to pull carts and wagons, as they were much stronger than horses
yoke n /|ooI/ The farmer tied the yoke across the oxens necks.
plough v /plao/ Farmers usually plough their fields in autumn.
put up with phr v /po'npvi,viO/ I dont see why I should put up with his rudeness.
djinn n /din/ In most Arabian stories, djinns are trapped inside lamps or bottles.
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get away with phr v /gco'vcivi,viO/ You were lucky this time, but next time Mum wont let you get away with not tidying up your room.
go off phr v /goo'f/ He went off to get us something to eat.
reflection n /ri'flcI|on/ He just stood by the river, looking at his reflection in the water.
pool n /pu:l/ A shallow pool had formed among the rocks.
work out phr v /,v:I'ao/ I still havent worked out how Im going to deal with the problem.
make out phr v /,mciI'ao/ He made out that he had heard nothing about it, but I knew Tina had already told him that morning
carry on phr v /,Iri'n/ He just carried on reading his newspaper, as if I didnt even exist!
get down to phr v /gc'daono,o/ Stop watching TV and get down to work!
live on phr v /'livn/ When was the last time you had a proper meal? You cant live on chips!
behave v /bi'hciv/ Youre ten years old and you still havent learned how to behave!
punishment n /'pnni|mon/ Detective Smith assured us that the robbers would not escape punishment.
pretend v /pri'cnd/ He pretended to be ill because he didnt want to go to school.
naughty adj /'no:i/ Hes such a naughty boy! He just loves playing tricks on other people.
as a result prep phr /ozori'znl/ We didnt have a map of the city and, as a result, we got lost.
consequently adv /'InsiIvonli/ I went to bed late last night and consequently, I was late for school this morning.
stay up phr v /,sci'np/ You look tired. Did you stay up late last night?
oversleep v /,oovo'sli:p/ I overslept and missed the train.
nevertheless adv /,ncvoo'lcs/ Susan was very tired. Nevertheless, she offered to help us.
consistently adv /Ion'sisonli/ The manager congratulated him on his consistently outstanding work.
salary n /'slori/ She thought the salary was too low, so she didnt take the job.
multi-media adj /,mnli'mi:dio/ a multi-media CD-ROM.
stripe n /sraip/ a shirt with red and white stripes.
trunk n /rnqI/ The elephant picked up the apple with its trunk.
anteater n /'n,i:o/ Anteaters have a long sticky tongue which they use to pick up insects.
Unit 9
talk show n /'o:I|oo/ Did you see Cameron Diaz on that talk show last night?
content n /'Incn/ The content of the letter is OK, but the style should be a bit more formal.
lonely adj /'loonli/ I often feel lonely living away from home.
compete v /Iom'pi:/ More than fifty runners will compete in the race.
previous adj /'pri:vios/ The interviewer asked me a few questions about my previous job.
actual adj /'I|uol/ Are you sure these were his actual words?
openly adv /'ooponli/ My parents always encouraged us to be honest and talk openly about our feelings.
criticism n /'Iriisizom/ Sarah doesnt take criticismvery well.
newsreader n /'n|u:z,ri:do/ Alice Richards has been a newsreader and reporter for Sky News since 1998.
emotionally adv /i'moo|onoli/ We were all physically and emotionally exhausted after the game.
detached adj /di'|/ Although Ive been a reporter for twenty years, I sometimes find it hard to stay emotionally detached from my stories.
misread v /,mis'ri:d/ When I got there, the play had already begun I must have misread the time on the ticket.
be supposed to v phr /bi so'poos o/ Fred was supposed to go to the bank today, but he forgot.
place n /plcis/ There are still a few places left on that photography course.
criticise v /'Iriisaiz/ How can he have any self-confidence when all you ever do is criticise his work?
treat v /ri:/ Stop treating me like a child!
equal n /'i:Ivol/ Our boss treats all employees as equals.
talk down to phr v /,o:I'daono/ Im fed up with her talking down to me all the time! Who does she think she is anyway?
speak up phr v /,spi:I 'np/ Could you speak up please? We cant hear you.
talk shop v phr /,o:I'|p/ Im fed up with Bill and Ray talking shop whenever we go out.
lose your voice v phr /,lu:z |o: 'vois/ He got a terrible cold and lost his voice two days before the concert.
speak your mind v phr /,spi:I|o:'maind/ What I like most about him is that hes the kind of person who always speaks his mind.
catch v /I|/ Im sorry, I didnt catch that. Could you repeat what you just said?
behind sbs back prep phr /bi,haindsnmbodiz'bI/ I just hate it when people talk about me behind my back.
get to the point v phr /,gcoo'poin/ Stop wasting my time and get to the point, will you?
sore adj /so:/ Ill make you a nice cup of tea. It might help your sore throat.
i.e. abbr /,ai'i:/ I must send them the report within a week, i.e. not later than 25 April.
popularity n /,pp|o'lroi/ The bands popularity has grown significantly since the release of their last album.
passive adj /'psiv/ According to experts, watching television is a passive activity, which does not encourage children to be creative.
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remote control n /ri,mooIon'rool/ Stop playing with the remote control. Im trying to watch a programme!
once conj /vnns/ Once he had made up his mind, there was nothing that would have stopped him.
attempt n /o'cmp/ After several unsuccessful attempts, I finally managed to get through to the manager.
series n /'siori:z/ a comedy series.
attach v /o'|/ You can attach this camera to your computer.
crayon n /'Ircion,-n/ The little girl took out her crayons and started to draw a picture.
convince v /Ion'vins/ She said she was too busy to go out, but we finally managed to convince her to come with us.
linker n /'liqIo/ And is a linker.
addition n /o'di|on/ They have just informed us of the addition of four new members to the management committee.
moreover adv /mo:r'oovo/ The report is very well-written and, moreover, it contains all the necessary information.
phone-in n /'foonin/ Danny Robins hosts a weekly phone-in on a local radio station.
chat room n phr /'|ru:m/ Statistics show that a large number of teenagers who have access to the Internet visit a chat roomat some time.
exchange v /iIs'|cind/ On Christmas Day, we always exchange gifts after dinner.
conclusion n /Ion'Ilu:on/ The investigation led to the conclusion that the fire had been started deliberately.
author n /'o:Oo/ best-selling author Richard Atkins.
manuscript n /'mn|osIrip/ He has sent the manuscript to three different publishers.
regret v /ri'grc/ Now he regrets selling that car he says it was much better than the new one.
addicted adj /o'diIid/ That child is addicted to video games!
disciplined adj /'disoplind/ His positive attitude and disciplined approach to work helped him succeed.
fiction n /'fiI|on/ Agatha Christie, one of the greatest writers of detective fiction.
radically adv /'rdiIli/ The countrys political system has changed radically in the past 25 years.
degree n /di'gri:/ Mary has a degree in Economics.
journalism n /'d:nol-izom/ He gave up a very promising career in journalism to become a photographer.
highlight v /'hailai/ His report highlighted the need for a more detailed analysis of the survey results.
commitment n /Io'mimon/ Thanks to your tireless efforts and commitment, company sales have risen considerably in the last six months.
dedication n /,dcdi'Ici|on/ Ive always admired him for his dedication to his work.
promote v /pro'moo/ Our main aim is to promote teamwork.
portray v /po:'rci/ In his novel, Ray Smith portrays life in England in the early 19th century.
evident adj /'cvidon/ He listened with evident interest.
certificate n /so'ifiIo/ Will they give you a certificate if you pass the exam?
devote v /di'voo/ She devotes most of her spare time to dancing.
contrast n /'Inro:s/ She wrote about the contrast between life in the city centre and life in the country.
sympathise v /'simpoOaiz/ We all sympathised with Jane and tried to help.
in depth prep phr /in'dcpO/ We need to study the report in depth.
work your way v phr /,v:I|o:'vci/ He started off as a salesman and worked his way up to the top of the firm.
position n /po'zi|on/ Mark is applying for the position of sales manager.
subeditor n /,snb'cdio/ James is the subeditor of the local newspaper.
intensifier n /in'cnsifaio/ In the phrase thats absolutely wonderful, the word absolutely is an intensifier.
gradable adj /'grcidobol/ Good is a gradable adjective.
non-gradable adj /,nn'grcidobol/ Perfect is a non-gradable adjective.
extreme adj /iI'sri:m/ The lake froze in the extreme cold.
helmet n /'hclmo/ Fortunately, he was wearing a helmet so he didnt get seriously hurt in the accident.
gorgeous adj /'go:dos/ You look absolutely gorgeous in that dress!
journal n /'d:nol/ a medical journal.
treatment n /'ri:mon/ a new treatment for lung cancer.
headline n /'hcdlain/ The headline was printed in big, bold letters. It said: Police dog saves boy from drowning.
space shuttle n /'spcis,|nl/ The space shuttle will return to Earth on 25 October.
shoot sb dead v phr /,|u:snmbodi'dcd/ The couple were shot dead by armed robbers.
editorial n /,cdi'o:riol/ Have you read the editorial on page 3? Its about the new law.
documentary n /,dI|o'mcnori/ a documentary about the wildlife of South Africa.
drama series n phr /'dro:mo,siori:z/ Echoes is my favourite drama series.
game show n /'gcim|oo/ David won 5,000 in that game show.
sitcom n /'siIm/ Friends is my favourite sitcom.
soap opera n /'soop,poro/ My mother is addicted to that soap opera she never misses an episode.
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broadcast v /'bro:dIo:s/ The concert will be broadcast live across Europe.
investigate v /in'vcsigci/ Police are investigating a series of bank robberies in the district.
view n /v|u:/ The students were asked to talk about their views on education.
refer to phr v /ri'f:o,o/ You can refer to Chapter 12 for more detail.
digital adj /'didil/ a digital camera.
paragraph v /'progro:f/ When paragraphing a piece of writing, remember that each paragraph must focus on one specific point.
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superior adj /su:'piorio,s|u:-/ She has such a superior manner! She thinks she knows everything.
cash n /I|/ They dont accept credit cards. Youll have to pay in cash.
flavour n /'flcivo/ Theres apricot and strawberry yoghurt. Which flavour do you want?
pasta n /'pso/ We had pasta for lunch.
coast n /Ioos/ We sailed along the west coast of the island.
capital punishment n /,Ipil'pnni|mon/ Capital punishment was used in Britain until the mid 1960s.
Unit 10
shopaholic n /,|po'hliI/ Shes a shopaholic! She spent more than 1,500 on clothes last week!
retail therapy n phr /,ri:cil'Ocropi/ I know exactly what you need! A bit of retail therapy will make you feel much better.
drop v /drp/ She threw her books on the table and dropped into a chair.
nightmare n /'naimco/ Finding a place to stay was a real nightmare!
enjoyable adj /in'doiobol/ Thank you. It was a very enjoyable evening.
go badly wrong v phr /goo,bdli'rq/ Things started to go badly wrong when I moved to Brighton.
debt n /dc/ Of course you shouldnt borrow that money! Were already 1,000 in debt.
passion n /'p|on/ Shes always had a passion for dancing.
scam n /sIm/ Richards and his wife had set up a scam to get 50,000 from the insurance company.
relate to phr v /ri'lcio,o/ A good teacher should be able to relate to children.
issue n /'i|u:,'is|u:/ Staff training is a key issue which we will need to discuss with the manager.
recording studio n phr /ri'Io:diq,s|u:dioo/ She is now working on her new album, so she spends a lot of time in the recording studio.
(the) press n /prcs/ The president refused to make a statement to the press.
text messaging n phr /'cIs,mcsodiq/ Text messaging has become a very popular means of communication, especially among teenagers.
chat v /|/ He spends hours chatting to his friend from Italy when hes online.
greedy adj /'gri:di/ Dont be greedy, Jane. Let your brother have some of that ice cream.
related adj /ri'lciid/ Are you related to Peter? Yes, hes my cousin.
save up phr v /,sciv'np/ Mikes saving up to buy a new computer.
cashpoint n /'I|poin/ The bank is closed, so Ill just go to a cashpoint and get some money for tonight.
run out (of) phr v /,rnn'ao(ov)/ Weve run out of coffee. Could you go to the supermarket and get some?
cash n /I|/ I dont have much cash on me. Ill pay by cheque.
pay back phr v /,pci'bI/ Thanks for lending me the money for the tickets. I promise Ill pay you back tomorrow.
discount n /'disIaon/ You get a discount if you pay in cash.
receipt n /ri'si:/ If you have the receipt, you can take the gloves back to the shop and ask for a smaller size.
refund n /'ri:fnnd/ They said theyd give me a refund if I wasnt completely satisfied with the product.
off adv /f/ You get ten per cent off the regular price if you pay in cash.
book v /boI/ Dont forget to book a table for three at Rays for tomorrow.
at the last minute prep phr /oo,lo:s'mini/ She was going to stay at home that evening, but she changed her mind at the last minute.
obligation n /,bli'gci|on/ Teachers have an obligation to encourage and motivate their students.
security number n phr /si'I|ooroi,nnmbo/ I had my card but I couldnt remember my cashpoint security number, so I couldnt get any money out.
prohibition n /,proohi'bi|on/ prohibition of the sale of cigarettes to children.
come round phr v /Inm'raond/ Jack and Diane are coming round for dinner.
strict adj /sriI/ I have strict orders not to let anyone leave the building.
packed lunch n /,pI'lnn|/ I usually take a packed lunch to school.
smart adj /smo:/ You look really smart in that suit.
haggle v /'hgol/ I cant believe you spent twenty minutes haggling over the price of a cotton T-shirt!
auction n /'o:I|on/ an antique furniture auction.
name your price v phr /,ncim|o:'prais/ Ill pay anything you ask for that painting. Just name your price.
street market n phr /'sri:,mo:Ii/ You can find all sorts of things at the street market in Maple Road.
consumer n /Ion's|u:mo/ Consumers were asked to complete a questionnaire in order to evaluate the new product.
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negotiate v /ni'goo|ici/ If the price is too high and if they refuse to negotiate, do not sign the contract.
get good value for money v phr /gc,godvl|u:fo'mnni/ We definitely got good value for money! Its a very good car and it only cost us 2,500.
bid v /bid/ He bid 500 for that antique clock.
item n /'aiom/ Most of the items in the shop are handmade.
bargain n /'bo:gon/ At 100, that leather jacket is a real bargain!
announce v /o'naons/ They have just announced the election results.
declare v /di'Ilco/ Smith was declared the winner of the race.
recall v /ri'Io:l/ I dont recall seeing Mr Rodgers at the office last Friday.
full price n phr /,fol'prais/ Shes four, so she doesnt have to pay the full price for the ticket.
fortune n /'fo:|on/ She had the good fortune to work with some of the worlds greatest artists.
victory n /'viIori/ The game ended with a 62-58 victory for the Lakers.
on average prep phr /n'vorid/ On average, women spend more money on clothes than men.
embarrassed adj /im'bros/ Everyone was staring at me. I had never felt so embarrassed in all my life!
philosophy n /fi'lsofi/ the philosophy of Socrates.
Feng Shui n /,fnq'|vi:,,fcq'|vci/ According to the principles of Feng Shui, the main entrance to a building should face east.
get rid of v phr /gc'ridov/ We should get rid of all these old newspapers.
wealth n /vclO/ Her father was a man of great wealth and power.
origins n pl /'rodinz/ Salsa music has its origins in Cuba.
speed limit n /'spi:d,limi/ The speed limit is 50 km per hr. You shouldnt be driving so fast.
spicy adj /'spaisi/ I cant eat this its too spicy.
believe in phr v /bi'li:vin/ Do you really believe in all those silly diets?
destiny n /'dcsoni/ I think we can control our own destiny and make our own future.
firework n /'faiov:I/ We lit fireworks to celebrate the New Year.
display n /di'splci/ an impressive display of musical talent.
jubilee n /'du:bili:,,du:bi'li:/ The Queens jubilee was celebrated on 21 June.
astrology n /o'srlodi/ I dont believe in astrology stars and planets cant possibly change peoples lives!
react v /ri'I/ How did James react to your suggestions?
point n /poin/ Thats a very interesting point. I think Chris is right.
keen adj /Ii:n/ Harry is very keen on cycling.
feel like v phr /'fi:llaiI/ I dont feel like going out tonight. Id rather stay in.
discursive composition n phr /dis,I:sivImpo'zi|on/
in conclusion prep phr /inIon'Ilu:on/ In conclusion, I would like to thank you all for coming.
Unit 11
fascinating adj /'fsonciiq/ a fascinating story.
percentage n /po'scnid/ A high percentage of teenagers own a personal computer.
presenter n /pri'zcno/ radio presenter, Jack Williams.
Europa n /|o'roopo/ Europa is the fourth largest satellite of Jupiter.
Mars n /mo:z/ In the film, strange-looking creatures from Mars land on Earth.
Jupiter n /'du:pio/ Jupiter is the largest planet, fifth in order from the sun.
per prep /po,p:/ They charge 3 per person.
rationing n /'r|oniq/ food rationing during World War II.
limit v /'limi/ We will have to limit the amount of money spent on advertising.
vast adj /vo:s/ a vast collection of jazz records.
average n /'vorid/ Sales have risen by an average of 4 per cent.
waste v /vcis/ Stop wasting your money on computer games!
tap n /p/ Can you turn on the tap for me, please?
diagram n /'daiogrm/ Let me just draw a simple diagram to help you find your way to the village.
cove n /Ioov/ You can only get to the cove by boat.
splash (around) v /,spl|o'raond/ The children were splashing around in the swimming pool.
open up phr v /,oopon'np/ These changes will definitely open up new business opportunities for young people.
bottlenose dolphin n phr /,blnooz'dlfin/ Bottlenose dolphins can live as long as 48 years.
therapy n /'Ocropi/ Jane is having therapy to help her with her fear of heights.
incredibly adv /in'Ircdobli/ The film has an incredibly complicated plot it will probably take you some time to work out what exactly is happening.
further adj /'f:o/ For further information you can refer to pages 14-18.
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session n /'sc|on/ The bands next recording session is on Friday.
respond v /ri'spnd/ She responded to my suggestion with a laugh.
brainy adj /'brcini/ a brainy child.
process v /'prooscs/ How we learn, remember and react in different situations depends on the way our brain processes information.
gentle adj /'dcnl/ He was a quiet and gentle man.
evidence n /'cvidons/ Unfortunately, there is little scientific evidence to support this theory.
heal v /hi:l/ That wound on her knee healed quickly.
depressed adj /di'prcs/ My daughter hates this town. Shes been depressed ever since we moved here.
rest v /rcs/ He sat with his arms resting on the back of the sofa.
still adj /sil/ Keep still for a moment, will you? Im trying to take your picture!
tickle v /'iIol/ He was tickling me and I just couldnt stop laughing.
ultrasound n /'nlrosaond/ The ultrasound produced by animals like dolphins, whales and bats helps them locate their food.
(the) key (to) n /Ii:/ Hard work is the key to success.
conventional adj /Ion'vcn|onol/ He says that this disease cannot be cured by conventional medical treatment.
mud n /mnd/ Your boots are covered in mud! Take them off before you come in.
argue v /'o:g|u:/ Wilson argued that we should look for different ways to deal with the problem more effectively.
expectation n /,cIspcI'ci|on/ We all have high expectations for the companys future.
captivity n /Ip'ivoi/ Wild animals shouldnt be kept in captivity.
argument n /'o:g|omon/ He put forward several different arguments against selling the company.
link n /liqI/ Psychologists claim that there is a link between violent films and crime.
efficient adj /i'fi|on/ You need to find a more efficient way of organising your work.
neuro-psychologist n /,n|ooroosai'Ilodis/ neuro-psychologists researching the social behaviour of disabled children.
mental adj /'mcnl/ mental health.
physical adj /'fiziIol/ physical strength.
completion n /Iom'pli:|on/ Repair work is nearing completion.
marathon n /'mroOon/ More than 250 runners will be competing in the marathon.
frustrated adj /fro'srciid/ I get so frustrated with that camera! I just cant understand how it works.
crash v /Ir|/ The computer crashed while I was working on my article and I lost all my work!
cheerful adj /'|iofol/ It had been a long hard day and Sue felt really tired, but, somehow, she managed to keep cheerful.
confused adj /Ion'f|u:zd/ The instructions were very complicated. We were all totally confused.
interrupt v /,ino'rnp/ I wish youd stop interrupting me! Ill answer your questions, but please let me finish first!
camping cooker n phr /'Impiq ,IoIo/ The camping cooker isnt working again! Ill just make us some sandwiches.
scuba diving n /'sIu:bo,daiviq/ We took photos of some strange-looking sea creatures when we went scuba diving.
various adj /'vcorios/ These jewellery cases come in various shapes and sizes.
sunbathe v /'snnbci/ According to experts, we should avoid sunbathing between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the suns rays are at their strongest.
float v /floo/ A piece of wood was floating on the surface of the river.
water chute n phr /'vo:o|u:/ She watched the children sliding down the water chute.
scary adj /'sIcori/ a scary movie.
reaction n /ri'I|on/ His reaction to the news was actually very surprising.
medal n /'mcdl/ Newton won the gold medal in the 100 metres.
gold n /goold/ Hes won three Olympic golds.
achievement n /o'|i:vmon/ Winning the competition was quite an achievement considering that shes not a professional dancer.
enormous adj /i'no:mos/ an enormous building.
Olympian n /o'limpion/ Carl Lewis, one of the greatest Olympians of all time.
consecutive adj /Ion'scI|oiv/ He was captain of the school football team for three consecutive years.
rowing n /'rooiq/ Rowing has always been one of his favourite sports.
event n /i'vcn/ The 100 metres was the first event of the day.
championship n /'|mpion|ip/ Who won the world chess championship last year?
title n /'ail/ Edwards will probably win the world title this year.
winter sports n phr /,vino'spo:s/ Skating and skiing are winter sports.
bobsleigh n /'bbslci/ a bobsleigh team.
be an inspiration to sb v phr /bi on ,inspo'rci|on o ,snmboHes hard-working and very ambitious. He has been an inspiration to us all.
slip v /slip/ Careful you dont slip. The floor is wet.
make up your mind v phr /,mciInp|o:'maind/ Shes made up her mind to start looking for a new job. She says she hates being a secretary.
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Unit 12
clue n /Ilu:/ We are still searching for clues to the cause of the fire.
pathologist n /po'Olodis/ In his report, the pathologist stated that the man had died of a heart attack.
fingerprint n /'fiqgoprin/ The robber was wearing gloves, so he didnt leave any fingerprints.
forensic scientist n phr /fo,rcnsiI'saionis,-ziI-/ The identity of the killer was established by a team of experienced forensic scientist.
suspect n /'snspcI/ The suspect was seen entering the building ten minutes before the murder.
culprit n /'Inlpri/ The culprit was arrested this morning.
fibre n /'faibo/ Fibres from the suspects coat were found in the victims house.
thread n /Orcd/ Look at this hole in my sweater. I need a needle and thread.
make up phr v /mciI'np/ How many players make up a hockey team?
pattern n /'pn/ a pattern of small red and white circles.
bullet n /'bolo/ The bullet went right through the car door.
in connection with prep phr /inIo'ncI|onvi,viO/ He is being held by the police in connection with the murder of a 40-year-old man.
gunshot n /'gnn|/ The victim had three gunshot wounds.
scene n /si:n/ The ambulance arrived at the scene of the accident within minutes.
industrial spy n phr /in,dnsriol'spai/ Industrial spies try to steal a companys secrets.
competitor n /Iom'pcio/ RBE Computers and Thompson Electronics are our major competitors.
leave (behind) v /,li:vbi'haind/ I cant find my keys. I must have left them behind at the restaurant.
close off phr v /,Ilooz'f/ The street is closed off for repairs.
disturb v /di's:b/ Someone had disturbed the papers on her desk but, luckily, nothing was missing.
investigator n /in'vcsigcio/ Police investigators are still looking for clues that will help them solve the crime.
collect v /Io'lcI/ Please collect all the questionnaires and leave them on my desk.
fluid n /'flu:id/ Just rest and drink plenty of fluids and youll feel better soon.
bloodstain n /'blndscin/ There were bloodstains all over his shirt.
loose adj /lu:s/ Loose sheets of paper were lying on her desk.
forensic adj /fo'rcnsiI,-ziI/ Forensic analysis of the mans blood showed that he had died of lead poisoning.
show up phr v /,|oo'np/ At first the bacteria didnt show up under the microscope.
skull n /sInl/ The human skull is made up of twenty-two bones.
calculate v /'IlI|olci/ By now, we should be able to calculate how these changes have affected our company.
estimate n /'csimo/ Our estimate of the value of his property was almost 100 per cent accurate.
stiffness n /'sifnos/ Lack of movement may cause stiffness in the muscles.
closed circuit TV n phr /,Iloozds:Iii:'vi:/ Closed circuit television can help police investigators identify criminals.
Photofit n /'foooofi/ Does this man look like the man you saw last night? he asked, showing her a Photofit picture of the suspect.
witness n /'vinis/ Witnesses to the accident claim that the driver drove through a red light.
forehead n /'fo:hcd/ I think the baby has a temperature. Feel her forehead.
cheek n /|i:I/ She shook my hand and kissed me on both cheeks.
features n pl /'fi:|oz/ She had a round face with fine, delicate features.
build up phr v /,bild'np/ Police investigators are trying to build up a profile of the criminal.
variation n /,vcori'ci|on/ There are wide variations in the content and length of different courses.
DNA profiling n phr /,di:cnci'proofailiq/ DNA profiling can be a very powerful tool in criminal investigations.
genetic fingerprint n phr /do,nciI'fiqgoprin/ Forensic scientists were able to create the genetic fingerprint of the suspect, using the blood found at the scene of the crime.
cell n /scl/ brain cells.
innocent adj /'inoson/ The evidence suggests that Brown is innocent.
match up phr v /,m|'np/ The statements of the two witnesses didnt match up.
deduction n /di'dnI|on/ Based on what Bill had told him, he made his own deductions about what had really happened.
logical adj /'ldiIol/ a logical explanation.
be short of v phr /bi'|o:ov,v/ Ima bit short of time right now, so could we talk about this tomorrow?
go out on a date v phr /goo,aono'dci/ Hes going out on a date with Paula tonight.
contents n pl /'Incns/ I dropped my bag and some of the contents spilled out.
wage n /vcid/ Its not exactly the job his dreams, but he earns a good wage.
punctual adj /'pnqI|uol/ John is always very punctual. Im sure he has a good excuse for being late.
depression n /di'prc|on/ She was suffering from depression, so she decided to get some medical help.
coroner n /'Irono/ The coroner said that none of the wounds on the mans chest could have caused his death
verdict n /'v:diI/ The coroner recorded a verdict of death by natural causes.
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overdose n /'oovodoos/ He died of a drug overdose.
barbiturate n /bo:'bi|oro/ She was addicted to barbiturates.
circumstances n pl /'s:Iomsnsiz,-sonsiz/ Under normal circumstances, he wouldnt have left the house at 3 oclock in the morning.
celebrity n /so'lcbroi/ a Hollywood celebrity.
(the) CIA abbr /,si:ai'ci/ CIA agents are questioning the three men in connection with the murder.
chart n /|o:/ According to this chart, our sales rose by 5 per cent last month.
lateral thinking n phr /,lorol'OiqIiq/ With a bit of lateral thinking, well come up with the perfect solution to the problem.
puddle n /'pndl/ I just couldnt help laughing when he fell in that mud puddle.
one-way adj /,vnn'vci/ a one-way street.
bartender n /'bo:,cndo/ He asked the bartender for another beer.
pull v /pol/ He pulled a gun on me and asked me to give him all my money.
lifeless adj /'laiflos/ His lifeless body lay on the kitchen floor.
living adj /'liviq/ I think he is one of the greatest living poets.
infamous adj /'infomos/ an infamous criminal.
famed adj /fcimd/ The island is famed for its beautiful sandy beaches.
photographic adj /,fooo'grfiI/ photographic equipment.
debate n /di'bci/ a debate on environmental issues.
carry out phr v /,Iri'ao/ There are still a few tests that need to be carried out before we can be sure about this.
in broad daylight prep phr /in,bro:d'dcilai/ She was attacked in broad daylight, in one of the busiest parts of the city.
life expectancy n /,laifiI'spcIonsi/ Life expectancy throughout the world has increased greatly, thanks to advances in modern medicine.
die out phr v /,dai'ao/ Dinosaurs died out thousands of years ago.
lifeline n /'laiflain/ A small hand-held radio was his only lifeline to the outside world.
stand by phr v /,snd'bai/ An ambulance was standing by to transport the fishermen to St Marys Hospital.
separate v /'scporci/ There was a fence separating the garden from the pool.
be on display v phr /bi,ndi'splci/ The paintings will be on display until the end of next week.
blink v /bliqI/ He blinked as raindrops fell on his face.
scratch v /sIr|/ He kept scratching his head, trying to remember what Jane had told him.
sneeze v /sni:z/ Sue keeps sneezing. Wed better take her to the doctor.
lead n /li:d/ Take the red lead and plug it into this socket.
wire n /vaio/ a telephone wire.
string n /sriq/ Write the address on the parcel and then tie it up with string.
tube n /|u:b/ The water flows down this tube and into the bottles.
prevent v /pri'vcn/ The accident could have been prevented if the road had been mended.
clerk n /Ilo:I/ a bank clerk.
spy n /spai/ He was a spy during the war.
bill n /bil/ a ten-dollar bill.
signature n /'signo|o/ Read this carefully before you put your signature on it.
treasurer n /'rcoro/ David Bower has been proposed for the position of Treasurer.
sewer n /'s|u:o,'su:o/ sewer pipes.
audience n /'o:dions/ The whole audience stood up and began clapping as he walked onto the stage.
magician n /mo'di|on/ The children stared in amazement as the magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
theft n /Ocf/ A number of thefts have been reported in the area recently.
roleplay n /'roolplci/ For this roleplay, you will be a reporter interviewing your partner, who will be a famous pop star.
incident n /'insidon/ A bus driver reported the incident to the local authorities.
observe v /ob'z:v/ The security guard observed two men entering the building.
pavement n /'pcivmon/ What are you doing? You cant park on the pavement!
miss v /mis/ You just missed running over that cat! Just drive more carefully, will you?
move away phr v /,mu:vo'vci/ They dont live here anymore. They moved away two years ago.
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footprint n /'foprin/ I knew someone was in the hut. I could see the footprints in the snow.
commit v /Io'mi/ He kept insisting that he had not commited the murder.
side effect n /'saidi,fcI/ The treatment has no serious side effects.
keep on phr v /,Ii:p'n/ It was hot and we were absolutely exhausted, but we kept on walking.
Unit 13
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the pros and cons phr /o,proozon'Inz/ What do you think are the pros and cons of living in the country?
experiment v /iI'spcrimon/ Try this a few times before you start experimenting with new techniques.
halfway adv /,ho:f'vci/ I was halfway down the stairs when I heard the front door open.
water v /'vo:o/ Dont forget to water the plants every day.
proposal n /pro'poozol/ His proposal to build a new car park was rejected.
sell out phr v /,scl'ao/ We werent able to get any tickets for the concert; they were sold out.
directions n pl /di'rcI|onz,dai-/ We asked a boy for directions to the post office, but he wasnt very helpful.
stain n /scin/ Ill never get that coffee stain out of my silk shirt!
whistle v /'visol/ He just whistled and the dog ran towards him.
drive sb mad v phr /,draivsnmbodi'md/ Will you please stop that noise? Its driving me mad!
assignment n /o'sainmon/ Dont forget that you have to hand in your assignments by the end of this week.
sleepless adj /'sli:plos/ No wonder you feel exhausted after three sleepless nights!
go for phr v /'goofo,fo:/ Joes having an orange juice and I think Ill go for a milk shake.
botanical garden n phr /bo,niIol'go:dn/ Did you visit the botanical gardens while you were in Birmingham?
head v /hcd/ We had lunch at an Italian restaurant and then headed for the hotel.
youth hostel n /'|u:O,hsl/ We spent the first two nights in a youth hostel and left for Canberra on the third day.
visa n /'vi:zo/ Youll need an exit visa to leave the country.
embassy n /'cmbosi/ the French embassy in Athens.
(the) tube n /|u:b/ Well be there in less than ten minutes if we take the tube.
breathtaking adj /'brcO,ciIiq/ a landscape of breathtaking beauty.
hitchhike v /'hi|haiI/ We hitchhiked to the next town.
eat out v phr /,i:'ao/ How about eating out tonight?
boarding pass n phr /'bo:diqpo:s/ I lost my boarding pass and almost missed the plane to Frankfurt.
landing card n phr /'lndiqIo:d/ Passengers from non-EU countries will be required to present their passports and landing cards.
unpredictable adj /,nnpri'diIobol/ unpredictable weather.
waiting list n /'vciiqlis/ Im afraid there are no tickets for the next flight, but I could put you on the waiting list.
get away from it all v phr /gco'vcifromi,o:l/ Get away from it all in Hawaii!
ideal adj /ai'diol/ I think that hes the ideal person for this job.
turn to phr v /':no,o/ Many people here have turned to solar power as an alternative to electricity.
adventurous adj /od'vcn|oros/ an adventurous trip.
adventure holiday n phr /od'vcn|o,hlodi/ Adventure holidays are becoming increasingly popular, especially with young people.
fix up phr v /,fiIs'np/ Well have to fix up a time for our next training session.
airspace n /'cospcis/ Foreign aircraft entered British airspace without permission.
advance adj /od'vo:ns/ We were given no advance warning of the possible dangers.
booking n /'boIiq/ Dont forget to make a booking for tomorrow night.
steer v /sio/ Last time we went fishing, my grandfather let me steer his boat.
waterfall n /'vo:ofo:l/ One of the waterfalls on the Niagara River is called Horseshoe Falls.
parachute n /'pro|u:/ Have you ever done a parachute jump?
cliff n /Ilif/ The view from the top of the cliff was magnificent.
tornado n /o:'ncidoo/ The tornado destroyed a large part of the building.
lodging n /'ldiq/ Does the price include lodging for both nights?
guarantee v /,gron'i:/ I can guarantee that this will never happen again.
dozen determiner /'dnzon/ He sent her more than two dozen red roses for her birthday.
ultimate adj /'nlimo/ This website is the ultimate source of information on the subject.
lunar adj /'lu:no/ a lunar eclipse.
weightlessness n /'vcilosnos/ According to scientists, weightlessness can weaken our muscles and bones.
amateur adj /'moo/ an amateur photographer.
fancy v /'fnsi/ Fancy a game of chess, Alex?
epic adj /'cpiI/ an epic journey across Europe.
extensive adj /iI'scnsiv/ Extensive research has shown that stress can make it more difficult for our body to fight disease.
handle v /'hndl/ I dont think I can handle the situation without your help.
ice cap n /'aisIp/ polar ice caps.
jaws n pl /do:z/ A white sharks jaws are so powerful, that they can bite through metal.
terrifying adj /'crifai-iq/ Id never try something like that again. It was absolutely terrifying!
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safety n /'scifi/ Theres no need to worry about his safety.
gear n /gio/ camping gear.
interact v /,inor'I/ Walter is friendly and interacts well with the rest of the students.
specialise v /'spc|olaiz/ Dr Brown specialises in heart surgery.
stormproof n /'so:mpru:f/ a stormproof jacket.
conquer v /'IqIo/ It was then that she finally managed to conquer her fear of heights.
step out of the ordinary v phr /,scpaoovi'o:dinori/ For Alice, that trip was a chance to step out of the ordinary.
ascend v /o'scnd/ Clouds of black smoke ascended from the burning building.
make the break v phr /,mciIo'brciI/ Youve been putting up with this situation for years. Its about time you made the break.
question v /'Ivcs|on/ I wish youd stop questioning my decisions.
scenery n /'si:nori/ We stood at the edge of the cliff, admiring the beautiful scenery.
all-inclusive adj /,o:lin'Ilu:siv/ The prize is an all-inclusive two-week holiday in the Bahamas.
package n /'pIid/ a new software package.
fortnight n /'fo:nai/ The committee meets once a fortnight.
barrier reef n phr /,brio'ri:f/ The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the largest coral reef in the world.
deal n /di:l/ He got a really good deal on that car.
with regard to prep phr /viri'go:do,o/ I am writing with regard to your advertisement in the Daily News.
grateful adj /'grcifol/ I would be grateful if you could give me some more information about the course.
let sb know v phr /,lcsnmbodi'noo/ Let me know if you need any help.
take action v phr /,ciI'I|on/ We must take action to solve the problem before its too late.
screw n /sIru:/ Use a couple of screws to fix that shelf to the wall.
lever n /'li:vo/ To stop the machine, pull back this lever.
trick v /riI/ She realised she had been tricked when she took the ring to a jeweller.
shoot v /|u:/ He shot quickly down the stairs.
faint adj /fcin/ There was a faint smell of gas in the room.
still adv /sil/ The first exercise was really hard and this one is harder still.
flapping n /'flpiq/ the flapping of an eagles wings.
fall away phr v /,fo:lo'vci/ Her concern seemed to fall away as things got better over time.
hop v /hp/ a rabbit hopping along the field.
dial n /'daiol/ Last time I looked at the dial, we were driving at 60 mph.
humanity n /h|u:'mnoi/ Air pollution is a great danger to humanity.
race v /rcis/ He raced past us and got in his car.
before your eyes phr /bi,fo:|o:r'aiz/ I could hardly believe that he was there, standing before my eyes.
impatient adj /im'pci|on/ I was having a great time but I could see that James was impatient to leave.
hail n /hcil/ The hail that fell during the storm last night caused serious damage to a number of cars and buildings.
overturned adj /,oovo':nd/ They managed to rescue both women from the overturned car.
make out phr v /,mciI'ao/ In the distance, he could just make out something that looked like a small village.
colossal adj /Io'lsol/ a colossal building.
figure n /'figo/ He could just make out a dark figure in the distance.
carve v /Io:v/ It was a huge statue, carved out of a single piece of stone.
marble n /'mo:bol/ a marble statue.
winged adj /viqd/ winged insects.
sphinx n /sfiqIs/ the Great Sphinx at Giza.
cruel adj /'Iru:ol/ He actually enjoyed killing that tiger! How could anyone be so cruel?
inhuman adj /in'h|u:mon/ a cruel and inhuman form of punishment.
unsympathetic adj /,nnsimpo'OciI/ a cold, unsympathetic man.
old-world adj /,oold'v:ld/ We strolled along the narrow, old-world streets of the village.
savage adj /'svid/ a savage crime.
dreadful adj /'drcdfol/ It was then that I realised I had made a dreadful mistake.
disgusting adj /dis'gnsiq/ How can you eat that? It looks disgusting!
narrator n /no'rcio/ The narrator of the story is an old woman who talks about her childhood experiences.
exploration n /,cIsplo'rci|on/ the exploration of the Altamira Caves in Spain.
make of phr v /'mciIov/ What do you make of our new neighbour?
make for phr v /'mciIfo,fo:/ We made for the nearest exit.
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row n /rao/ Fred had a row with his girlfriend last night.
furious adj /'f|oorios/ Hell be furious when he finds out that youve been lying to him.
be hard on sb v phr /bi'ho:dn,snmbodi/ Dont be so hard on him. After all, it wasnt his fault.
go round phr v /goo'raond/ Ill just go round and ask her if she wants to come with us.
foggy adj /'fgi/ a cold and foggy winters day.
make the bed v phr /,mciIo'bcd/ Youll have to make your bed before you go out, young lady!
time capsule n phr /'aim,Ips|u:l/ Which three objects would you choose to put in a time capsule?
attempt v /o'cmp/ Four prisoners attempted to escape earlier this morning.
Unit 14
act n /I/ He doesnt really care about her. Its all just a big act.
subtitles n pl /'snb,ailz/ The film was in French, but it had English subtitles.
soap n /soop/ That new soap is on at 8:30 tonight.
interval n /'inovol/ There will be a 20-minute interval during the show.
row n /roo/ We can sit in the front row if you like.
commercial n /Io'm:|ol/ Hes never actually acted in a film, but he has appeared in various TV commercials.
applaud v /o'plo:d/ When the actors walked onto the stage, we all stood up and applauded.
comment v /'Imcn/ The president refused to comment on the boards decisions.
attract v /o'rI/ They are looking for ways to attract more visitors to the museum.
rather adv /'ro:o/ We all found his decision rather surprising.
constantly adv /'Insonli/ Hes constantly complaining about something!
demand n /di'mo:nd/ Demand for beauty products has fallen off recently.
playwright n /'plcirai/ Shakespeare was definitely one of the worlds greatest playwrights.
meet v /mi:/ The course has been specifically designed to meet the needs of students of this age.
drama n /'dro:mo/ a drama school.
educated adj /'cd|oIciid/ a highly educated young man.
part-owner n /,po:'oono/ James recently became part-owner of his fathers business.
standards n pl /'sndodz/ By todays standards, the pay is terrible!
playhouse n /'plcihaos/ the Royal Playhouse.
hold v /hoold/ The theatre can hold 250 people.
prop n /prp/ A desk and a chair were the only props used in the play.
special effects n pl /,spc|oli'fcIs/ The film wasnt very good, but the special effects were truly amazing.
bare adj /bco/ The room was dark and completely bare.
failure n /'fcil|o/ Tom was one of our best students. His failure in the examination came as a surprise to everyone.
entirely adv /in'aioli/ The two reports were entirely different.
disguised adj /dis'gaizd/ The robbers entered the building disguised as police officers.
royal adj /'roiol/ a member of the royal family.
official n /o'fi|ol/ a government official.
disaster n /di'zo:so/ The government must take immediate action to prevent an ecological disaster in the area.
strike v /sraiI/ Disaster struck at 10:30 last night, when seven people were killed in a tragic car accident.
cannon n /'Inon/ the sound of cannon fire.
fire v /faio/ He pulled out a gun and threatened to fire if anyone moved.
spark n /spo:I/ They said that a small spark from a burning cigarette started the fire.
thatched adj /O|/ a cottage with a thatched roof.
pour v /po:/ Pour the milk into a large bowl and add the eggs, sugar and flour.
burn to the ground v phr /,b:noo,graond/ The house was burnt to the ground and nothing was left.
retire v /ri'aio/ She retired from teaching early at the age of 52.
gender n /'dcndo/ In the past, women were often denied job opportunities because of their gender.
confusion n /Ion'f|u:on/ The two players had the same name, and this often caused confusion.
quantity n /'Ivnoi/ Quality is more important than quantity in my opinion.
unfortunate adj /nn'fo:|ono/ Its not fair to blame Jon for this. It was just an unfortunate accident.
pastime n /'po:saim/ Listening to music has always been his favourite pastime.
approximately adv /o'prIsimoli/ It will cost you approximately 300.
over and over again adv phr /,oovorondoovoro'gcn,o'gcHe likes that book so much that he keeps reading it over and over again.
imaginatively adv /i'mdinoivli/ an imaginatively decorated house.
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athletics n /O'lciIs,oO-/ Whats your favourite athletics event?
chat n /|/ We had a long chat about our schooldays.
aggressively adv /o'grcsivli/ They played more aggressively and more confidently in the second half.
script n /sIrip/ You dont have to study the whole script for the audition. Just learn the first five pages.
conversational adj /,Invo'sci|onol/ I dont think your letter to the editor should be written in a conversational style.
how about phr /'haoobao/ How about going to the cinema tonight?
Im easy v phr /,aim'i:zi/ Would you rather watch a comedy or a thriller? Oh, Im easy.
for goodness sake prep phr /fo,godnos'sciI/ For goodness sake, stop that noise!
theres no point phr /oz,noo'poin/ Theres no point in talking to him about this. Hes already made up his mind.
may as well v phr /,mcioz'vcl/ Well, I dont think theyre coming. We may as well go home.
wouldnt dream of (doing) sth v phr /,vodn'dri:mov(,du:iqsnmI wouldnt dream of lying to him about this!
award n /o'vo:d/ Who won the Best Director award last year?
duke n /d|u:I/ the Duke of Windsor.
invest v /in'vcs/ He invested 3,000 in that record company.
love affair n phr /'lnvo,fco/ I was the only one who knew about his secret love affair with Zo.
tuberculosis n /|u:,b:I|o'loosis/ A bad cough is one of the first symptoms of tuberculosis.
rollercoaster ride n phr /'rooloIooso,raid/ The film is a rollercoaster ride of action and suspense.
throw yourself into sth v phr /'Oroo|o,sclfino,snmOiq/ He has thrown himself into his work ever since he moved away from his family.
electrifying n /i'lcIrifai-iq/ Her performance in Romeo and Juliet was electrifying.
set n /sc/ Stephen is going to design the set for our school play.
bunch n /bnn|/ Who sent you that beautiful bunch of flowers?
railway track n phr /'rcilvcirI/ There was a huge boulder on the railway track, so the driver had to stop the train.
blow down phr v /,bloo'daon/ Several trees were blown down during the storm.
queue n /I|u:/ There was a long queue at the box office.
rehearsal n /ri'h:sol/ The first rehearsal for the school play is on Monday.
check in phr v /,|cI'in/ Can you call the hotel and tell them that well check in tomorrow?
backstage adv /,bI'scid/ We went backstage to ask Ray Bower for an autograph.
cast n /Io:s/ The cast was made up of twelve very talented young actors.
introduce n /,inro,d|u:s/ I dont think weve been introduced. My name is Andrew Rodgers.
dressing room n phr /'drcsiqru:m,rom/ We went to Ray Bowers dressing room and asked for an autograph.
assistant n /o'sison/ This is Diane, our secretary, and this is Mary, the directors assistant.
canteen n /In'i:n/ Some of the workers were having lunch in the canteen.
production n /pro'dnI|on/ The Oxford Theatre is presenting a new production of West Side Story.
occasion n /o'Icion/ He only wears that shirt on formal occasions.
keep up (with) phr v /,Ii:p'npvi,viO/ He likes to keep up with the latest developments in computer technology.
speculate v /'spcI|olci/ We can only speculate on the reasons for his decision until he tells us what happened.
casually adv /'Iuoli/ Mark always dresses casually he doesnt like wearing suits or other formal clothes.
Unit 15
give back phr v /,giv'bI/ Can I borrow 10? I promise Ill give it back to you tomorrow.
as far as Im concerned phr /oz,fo:roz'aimIon,s:nd/ As far as Im concerned, hes the ideal person for the job.
point of view n /,poinov'v|u:/ From my point of view, it seems like an interesting idea.
how about you? phr /,haoobao'|u:/ I think hes right. How about you?
dissatisfied adj /di'sisfaid,dis's-/ We promise to give you a refund if youre dissatisfied with the product.
customer n /'Insomo/ They have received several complaints from customers, especially about the quality of the product.
moral adj /'mrol/ As a politician, I have a moral duty to help those in need.
answerphone n /'o:nsofoon/ Hes probably still at work. Leave a message on his answerphone.
research v /ri's:|/ Psychologists are still researching the effects of computer games on childrens behaviour.
shop assistant n phr /'|po,sison/ This shirts too small. Can you ask the shop assistant for a bigger size?
donate v /doo'nci/ He donated 1,500 to the local hospital.
distribute v /di'srib|u:/ A copy of the report will be distributed to all members after the meeting.
give sb a hand v phr /,givsnmbodio'hnd/ This box is really heavy. Could you give me a hand?
give away phr v /,givo'vci/ He gave away copies of his last book to the guests.
victim n /'viIim/ Food and blankets have been sent to the flood victims.
give out phr v /,giv'ao/ The teacher gave out the tests and then explained what we had to do in each exercise.
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chemical n /'IcmiIol/ Aerosol sprays contain chemicals that can damage the ozone layer.
give off phr v /,giv'f/ The violets gave off a sweet, pleasant smell.
give sb your word v phr /,givsnmbodi|o:'v:d/ But you gave me your word that you wouldnt tell anyone about this!
give sb a call v phr /,givsnmbodio'Io:l/ Give me a call when youre ready.
mattress n /'mros/ You should buy a special mattress for your bad back.
damp n /dmp/ There was a strong smell of damp in the basement.
give sb a ring v phr /,givsnmbodio'riq/ Ill give you a ring when we arrive.
owe v /oo/ I owe Keith 30.
term n /:m/ That report was full of medical terms. I couldnt understand a word!
communism n /'Im|onizom/ Communism is based on the idea that all people should be treated as equals.
including prep /in'Ilu:diq/ Seven people attended the meeting, including the manager.
property n /'prpoi/ He was arrested for stealing and causing damage to other peoples property.
equally adv /'i:Ivoli/ The money was shared equally among her four grandchildren.
date back to phr v /,dci'bIo,o/ This custom dates back to the early 1950s.
work n /v:I/ the complete works of Oscar Wilde.
German-born adj /,d:mon'bo:n/ German-born novelist Hermann Hesse.
found v /faond/ William Butler Yeats founded the Abbey Theatre in 1904.
working class n /,v:Iiq'Ilo:s/ The government should introduce new laws that will make it easier for members of the working class to receive higher education.
overthrow v /,oovo'Oroo/ He was accused of attempting to overthrow the king.
ruling class n phr /,ru:liq'Ilo:s/ In an ideal world, there would be no ruling classes and all people would be treated as equals.
manifesto n /,mni'fcsoo/ In their election manifesto, the Democratic Party promised to improve the countrys public transport system.
so far phr /,soo'fo:/ There havent been any problems so far.
basic adj /'bcisiI/ Well, the car is actually pretty basic, but I cant afford anything more luxurious right now.
ensuite adj /,n'svi:/ a hotel room with an ensuite bathroom.
consist of phr v /Ion'sisov,v/ The school team consists of students of different ages.
bean n /bi:n/ bean soup.
yucca n /'|nIo/ Yuccas grow mainly in the desert areas of North America.
pudding n /'podiq/ chocolate pudding.
all in all phr /,o:lin'o:l/ All in all, the party was a disaster!
monk n /mnqI/ The monks knelt down to pray.
chant v /|o:n/ I could hear the monks chanting their evening prayers.
curry n /'Inri/ The curry was too spicy for me to eat, so I had steak instead.
tan v /n/ People with fair skin dont tan easily
period n /'pioriod/ We have two periods of Biology a week.
turn up phr v /,:n'np/ He was supposed to pick me up at seven, but he never turned up.
try out phr v /,rai'ao/ This new computer program is great! Have you tried it out yet?
last minute adj phr /,lo:s'mini/ the usual last minute arrangements before a wedding.
province n /'prvins/ Quebec is Canadas largest province.
amazingly adv /o'mciziqli/ James is an amazingly good cook.
scenic adj /'si:niI/ We drove along the scenic country roads.
volunteer n /,vlon'io/ The manager thanked the volunteers for all their help and hard work.
utterly adv /'noli/ two utterly different theories.
connecting adj /Io'ncIiq/ Does the room have a connecting bathroom?
mean v /mi:n/ I apologise. I didnt mean to disturb you.
packed adj /pI/ The hall was so packed that we could hardly move.
awful adj /'o:fol/ That was an awful thing to say! Apologise to your father right now!
boiling adj /'boiliq/ No, dont close that window. Its boiling in here!
identical adj /ai'dcniIol/ The twins were wearing identical clothes.
delighted adj /di'laiid/ We were all delighted to hear that John was coming back home.
tiring adj /'aioriq/ Ive had a very tiring day. I need to lie down.
exhausting adj /ig'zo:siq/ Tina went straight to bed. It had been a long and exhausting day.
bungee jump n phr /'bnndidnmp/ Would you ever dare to do a bungee jump?
lecture n /'lcI|o/ Professor Stanton gave a brilliant lecture on modern English literature.
unless conj /nn'lcs,on-/ Unless he apologises, Ill never speak to him again.
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as long as phr /oz'lqoz/ Ill tell you what happened, as long as you promise to keep it a secret.
in case prep phr /in'Icis/ Ill give him a ring in case he has forgotten about the meeting.
spare adj /spco/ Im sorry, I dont have any spare change on me.
photocopying n /'foooo,Ipi-iq/ Could you do the photocopying for me?
raise v /rciz/ Weve raised 1,000 so far.
go over phr v /goo'oovo/ Ill just go over and say hello to them.
aggressively adv /o'grcsivli/ He reacted rather aggressively when she told him she was leaving.
beg v /bcg/ There were children begging for food in the street.
unlimited adj /nn'limiid/ Students have unlimited access to the library.
founder n /'faondo/ Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company.
asset n /'sc/ The value of the companys assets is approximately 4 million.
focus v /'fooIos/ We need to focus on what actually causes the problem in order to deal with it in the best possible way.
scholarship n /'sIlo|ip/ Paul won a scholarship to study Chemistry at Harvard.
fund n /fnnd/ The Edwards Foundation has set up a fund for students from poorer families.
occasionally adv /o'Icionoli/ We occasionally visit them in Brighton.
hold v /hoold/ The annual meeting will be held on 10 March.
Units 13-15
by force prep phr /bai'fo:s/ You could tell from the bits of broken glass on the floor that someone had entered the building by force.
drawer n /dro:/ Can you fetch me the scissors? Theyre in the bottom drawer of my desk.
Passport Control n phr /,po:spo:Ion'rool/ We first went through Passport Control and then they searched our luggage.
suntan lotion n phr /'snnn,loo|on/ She put some suntan lotion on her shoulders.
break down phr v /,brciI'daon/ Our car broke down on the way to the beach.
overnight adv /,oovo'nai/ The temperature is expected to drop overnight.
sandy adj /'sndi/ a beautiful sandy beach.
suntan n /'snnn/ You could tell from her deep suntan that she had been on holiday.
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