VOCABULARVL LECP!

L0R 9 ~f 10

advice

to advise - a statui, a indruma

agreement > lagri m.lnlJ - acord, in{degere, invOiala

All Saints' Day - Ziua Tuturor Sfin!i1or

10 apply to > [IU Jplal tu] - a recurge la, a apt:la la,

a (sc) aplica 13

anic1e > Ia '1 ... 11 - anical, object de comeI1

AscenSion Day - ina1larea

10 be In debt > ,Ill In do.'1J - a fi dator, a 3vea daton.

benefit > (ben..:fl!} - beneficiu, profit: 3Jutor

bookseller > (buhda'] - librar, vanzator de cartl

bookseller's > [bubda"J - librarie

Boxing Day - Ziua cadourilor (26 decembrie)

brush > {hrn::-l - perie, pensula

carpenter > I ka panli! J - dulgher, tamplar

10 charge - a pretinde plata, a cere (un prel

penlro); a acuza (pe cmeva de)

10 charge interest > [ha··dllntre.l] - a cere dobanda. a mari dobinda

chemist - chi mist. farmacisl

chemist's > (kEl1l1SI<;] - farmacie

Christmas > [l..rhllliL~J - Craciunul

Christmas Day > (krhmiL" del J - Ziua de Craciun

Chnstmas Eve > Ilrhm.. I \j - Ajunul CracinulUl

close by
- .
- In aproplere

collecllve - colectiv

company > [kampamJ - firma, companie

to compete > [tu I..dmpi II - a concura, a fi in competitie cu

competilion > {c(lmpc\i~JnJ - concuren\a

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conSiderable > I kansidarahlJ - considerabil, (fcarle) mare

conSlruCtlOn > f kamlraJ...san 1 - construqie

debt > [dct] - datorie (baneascii)

demand > l duna.nd I [dIm t.nd J - solicilare, cerere

to demand > Ldlln.a nd dunE.nd) - a solicila, a prelinde, a cere

- concediere. disponlbilizare

10 dl.scharge - a concedia, a disponibiliza

to dIsplay - a arata, a elala. a expune

docker > doka1 - docher

Easter >, 1
Eastern Monday - a doua ZI de Pa$le

Eastern Sunday > I ta .and;:') - Dumimca PaSlelui

(Dumimca Luminala)

either > (LlYa J[oll D a1 - fil.-care, oncare: fie unul, fie allut
dill; llIci

either or > [llYa' 31,0·'a 0 1 -on ... ,on ...

10 employ - a angaJa
employer r
> ImplOla'j - patron, sef, anlreprenor

factory worker >IIEklan 'oka'] - muncHor in fabnca

family allowance > [1'1:ll1l11 alauansj - aIOC3\le, indemniza\ie

Good Friday > [gu.d fraldd] - Vincrea Marc

to go shopping - a merge la cump1ir:1turi

gross > [graus] - brul

10 hope > [haup] - a spera, a niidiijdui

Income > [Ill"'kam] - castig, venit

10 leak - a se prelinge, a curge

manual r
> ml'nlualJ - de Imina, manual

medlcme > (mLdlslll] - medicament

nClther ... nor > llI'D/a' no ] - llICI. .. , mcl. ..

not >{nCl) - net

:-':ew Year's Day > nlu 13'zdeJ] - Anul nou

Ne.... Year's Eve > nlll 13 11.\] - aJunul Anului Nou

obsolete - invechlt, depasil

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to paint - a zugravi, a picta

painter - zugrav, plctor

paper-mill - fabrica de hartie

payment - plaIa, rala

penSlon - pensit, rentii

planl ~ fabrica

plumber - instalator

postman - po~ta~

to prescribe - a prescrie, a recomanda

profession - profesie, meserie

quality - calitate

rather - deslul dc, foarte; oarecum

reasonable - rezonabil, rational

regular - stabil, regulat

10 remain - a ramane

10 I'(:lire - a ie~i la pensie

retil'(:menl - penSlonare

shoemaker - cizmar

shopping-centrt - cenlro comereial

sold out - vandut in intregime, adjudeeat

stationer - papetar

stationer's - (magazin de) papetllrie

stock - stoe, provizie, dcpozil

to stoek - a stoea, a face provizil, a depozita

10 slrike - a fi in (a face) greva

supply - rezerva; aprovizlOnare, ofena

10 supply - a fumlza, a aprovlziona

to suppose - a presupune, a banul, a erede

take-home pay - salariu net

temporary -Iemporar, sezonier

Ihriving - prosper, inflorilor

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tobacconist > I tabEl.anl)tl - tutungiu, fabricant de tutun

tobacconist's > LtabEl..anl:.b J - (chio~/magazin de) tutungcric

""d, > I tRldl - indeletniclre, bran$l; comel1

tradesman > lrrulzm1:..n I - meseri~; neguslor

10 tum down > [ta 'n dauQI - a refuza, a nu aproba

Twelfth Night > t "e Ill' nail) - noaplea de Boboleaza

(Noaptea Regilor)

underpaid > antb pellJI - plilit prea putln

unemployed > 3mmplolJI - ~omer

10 unload > anfjuJ] - a descarca

\ialuable - valoros, de valoare

wage-freeze > [ e/l.l.rfn:zJ - inghelsre a salariilor

Whitrnonday > [ ilmanJc=I) - stanla Treime

Whllsunday - Duminica Rusaliilor

Whllsunlide > (~ibanlalJ J - Rusaliile

wTlling-matenals - rechizite, fumlluri de birou

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VOCABULARUL LECTIILOR 11 ~I 12

accessible > [akse-sibIJ - accesibil, disponibll

amplifier > [EmphfaJal - amplificator

10 amplify > (IU Emplii.tl] - a amplifica

to announce > [10 an.un!> J - a anun\a, a prezenla

announcer > [anaunsa' J - cram Ie

backwards > l bEk Uil1tJl:J - inapoi, in spate

to be able to > [tubl:C/bltuJ - a pUlea, a fi capabi! sa

to be addicted (to) > l tu hi: adll..lld (tul) - a fi dependent de

to be allowed 10 > [tll hi: ill.ud IU) - a avea voie, a putea

bolh > bau"PJ - amiindoi, amandoua. 3mbu,

ambele

bright > [bmit} - Iuminos, stralucllor

broadcaSl > (bro:dka stJ - emisiune radiofonrca

to broadcast > [IU bnnlka:sl] - a trans mite

broadcast > [bro'dklUl] - fanna a II-a ~i a 1I1-a a \crbului

"to broadcast"

bullon > Ibam) - bUlon; nasture

caplivallng > [LEpu elflO'] - captivant, pasionant

casselte > lka~elJ - caseta.

cassette holder > [lB.ethaull1a J - suport penlru casete; carasi

cassette recorder > [kasel nLo·'lIa'J - casetofon

chance > [t~En~l - ~ansa, ocazie

channel > ll~EnlJ - canal

clear > I "ha'] - clar, curnt

commercial > kama l'alJ - comercial

componenl > lkampaunant) - componenta, parte, pit-sa

contrast > ~ontra: I) - contrast

to control > [lU kantraul] - a conlrola, a line sub control

convenient > {I..al\\ i manti - convenabil; comod

critical > I kritlklJ - critic; pretentios, selectlv

distorted > [dlstO·1tldJ - deronnal, distorSlonat

to dub > [lUdabJ - a dubla, a sincroniza

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each > [l.l$] - fiecare (din)

either > [1:IYa'][aID'il'] - fiecare din cei doj/cele doua

to eject > [tu idJ{'ktJ - a scoate, a arunca, a da afam

to erase > [tu IreizJ - a 'jterge

forward > I fo:"'a'd] - inainte, in fata

illegible > (ill'dJabl] - indescifrabil

Informed > [info: 'md) - informal, la curent cu

Interference > [lnta'lbransJ - interferenla, paraziti, bruiaj

to Inlerrupt > [IU tntarapt] - a intrerupe

listener > [lisna'] - ascultator (radio)

h\e > [lal\J - (despre tran.fmisillm) in direct

long-playmg record > llO: n"l plem' 'reko.'dl - disc LP

loudspeaker > [laud~pd,;a 1 - difuzor, megafon

neither > [ni:D a J [laID'a') - nicl unul din cei doilnici una din
cde doua

none > lnan] - nlci unul, nici una

old-fashioned > I auldt"l:~anJl - demodat, de morla veche

picture > I piktOfa'l - Imagine; lablou

picture tube > [pikha'tlU:bl - cmescop

portable > lpo:',ahl] - portabil

programme > lrdiugrbn] - program, emlSlune

to push > ttupu~] - a impinge, a apasa

reception > l ri~cp~alll - receplie

record > [rC'ko:'dl - disc; record

10 record > l tu nko"dJ - a inregislra

recording > lnko"dln l ' I ) - inregistrare

record player > Ireko:'d plela:'j - pick-up

remote control > (rimaut kanlraulJ - lelecomanda

to request > ftu nk e~IJ - a cere, a prelinde

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request programme > Ink~e,-I pfiiugrEm] - emisiune cu dedic3lii (muzicale)

respect > ( m.pekt) - privin!a; punct de vedere; respect

screen > lslm:nl - eeran

sensitive (to) > lsrnl.ltl\l (IU)] - senslbil (la); de precizie

set > ["etJ - sel; aparat

to sign > [tu sam] - a semna

signature > "Igmt,d"] - semniHura

station > [stel~nJ - sta\ll:, post (de radiO,

de feleviziune)

subtitles > t sabtattl7J - subtilrare

switch > ( s"it~J - intrerupator, comutator

to switch over to >(IU\lt iluva'tu) - a schimba canalul, a trtt'e pe

to tape > ftu telp] - a inregistnt

telecast > (t('l1ka:5tl - transmisie, emisiune

de televiziune

to televise > (IU tell\wz] - a leleviza. a lransmlte la televizor

topical > [ loplkl} - actual, de actualitate

tuner > (tlunil' I - antena, receptor la radiO. TV

to tune in 10 > (IU lIu.n In lU) - a prinde (un post)

to turn down > [Ill t<l'n daun] - a Imq;ora

turntable > [Ii- f nlethl] - platan (de patefon, pick-up)

to tum up > (tu t;)-'n ap) - a man

video tape > ( \-idl3u 1t~IP ] - easeHi video

viewer > l \ iu:a'] - telespectalor

\-olume > l \ol/Um) - volum, sunet

to wear out > (IU "e ;jf aut] - a uza, a epUlza, a eonsuma

to wind > [IU ~all1d J - a se rl\suci, a se invarll; a derula

wore oul > [" 0 ' autl - forma a II-a a verbului

"to wear out"

worn out > '''o'n aU11 - fonna a Ill-a a verhulUl

"to wear OUI"

wound > {" aun dl - forma a II-a ~i a III-a a \mulul

"to wind"

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 VOCABULARUL LECTIILOR
, 13 81
, 14

to account for > [IU ..l.aun! fo'] - a explica, a justifica

to achieve > llua~i:"'l - a realiza, a indeplini

achievement > ldtsbmant] - realizare. irnplinire

10 adapt > [adEpt] - a adapta

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adaptation > [Edaplel~n J - adaptare

audience > [o:dlaDs] - public, audientli, spectatori

to be permitted to > [IU hi pa'milld Ill] - a i 5e permilc sa,

a primi permisiunea sli

to be used to > [tubl' luSllU] - a fi obi$nuit/invlilatldeprins sa

be" > [bl:t] - bataie; dIm

by heart > [oolll<l"t) - pe de rosl, pe dinafara

to cheer > 110 I:jl' a} - a aclama, a aplauda

classical > [klE:slkaIJ - clasic

colourful > [k.alarfuIJ - colorat, plio de culoare

to compose > {IU l..amrau.lJ - a compune

composer > ( l..ampiuza1 - compozitor

composition > [kompazl 0) - compozilie, piesa

to conduct > I tu landa!.:t] - a dirija

conductor > [kandakta1 - dirijor

10 danee > r lu da:ns] - a dansa

to dare > [IU deaf] - a indri1zni, a avea CUI1I]

deaf > lde~ - surd

deafening > (defanm tll ] - asuczitor

disc jockey > l disk.dJoL.l] - disc jockey

disco > (dhlau} - discolecA

drummer > I droma'] - baterist

drums > (dramz] - lobe; baterie

10 equip > ltUlk"ip] - a dota, a echipa

to faint > llu fem1j - a le$ina

f,n > [fEn] - fan, suS\inlilOr

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frequently > [frik~.mthJ - (recvent. adesea

to get used to > Ituget/u"ttu) - a se obi~nui sa

group > [gm.p] - fonnatie, grup

guitar > [gila:'] - chitarl

guitarist > [l!lta:f1:-.t] - chitarist

to imitate: > llu imllclt] - a imita. a copia

immortal > 11Jl1O:'IIJ - nemurilor

instrument > I inslramant I - instrument

instrumental > [mslramenll] - instrumental; piesa

instrumentala

key > llo.] - clapa; cheie. tonalitate

keyboard > I·H>o'dj - instrument cu clape

lyrics > [links) - versuri (ale unu; canlec)

m,y > I mCI] - a putea. a avea voie (verb modal)

melodious > [ rnd:Hldla"j - melodios

melody > (meladlJ - melodie

microphone > [IDa/kr"I,lIm I - microfon

middle-aged > [midlcldld] - de virsta mijlocie

musical > LtnlU:ZlLdJ - muzical

mUSiCian > [mlU:zi,n] - muzician. cantaret

nervous > (ni'va,,] - nervos; emotionat

obscure > [obskIU,lr] - obscur, neclar

orchestra > [o:"kcslra 1 - orchestra

ought to > [O,IIU) - se cuvine I se cade si ,

out of tune > t aut a.. lIu:n] - dezacordat (desprl! instrument)
fals (0 canto)

to perform > !lupa'lo:'m] - a canta, a evolua. a interpreta

performance > [pa'fo:'man\] - spectacol, interpretare, recital

plano > [planilll] - plan

pianist > [pi:anist} - pianist

10 pick up > [tu plk all] - a lua (pi! cinevo dintr-un foe);
a ridica de jos, a culege

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pop festival > (pop festl\lj - festival (de muzicl'i) pop

pop musIc > (poptnJu:J.:lkJ - muzicl'i pop

popular > l'IofHula] - popular, cunoscut

to postpone > (IU pJuslp:wn I - a amana

recording-head > (nko:'dm1sl he'd. - cap de inregistrare

record.shop > [rl'ko:'d up J - magazin de muzicl'i

relatively > (rclatlvl1] - (in mod) relativ

to release > Itu nIb] - a scoate pe piata

to replace > (II npll'l I - a inlocui

to scream > lu kn.m] - a lipa

single > m IJ - single

Slage > IJI - scenli

success > I "I' 1 - succes

successful > [ s;Jheslulj - reu~it, de succes

teenager > (ti:ne/dJa'l - adolescent

tune > (1Ill n} - melodic

to tune > (tu tlu.n] - a acorda (Ull instrument)

vocal > \auklJ - vocal

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allar >[01.1'1 - altar

baptism > I hF:ptl/1l1] - bolez, botezare

to baptise >(11 btplalll - a boteza

to be eager >ltuhl.igJ'] - a fi nerabdator sa, a a~tepla eu

nerabdare

to be ignorant >' lu bl. ign.lranl! - a nu ~ti, a Ii necunoscator,

ignorant

the Bible >1 Il'aI:l,Iihl] - Biblia

biblical >Ibihllkl] - biblic

to bless >11\ h J - a binccuvanta

blessing >lhlc Ill' 'J - binecuvanlare

central >( ~Ir - central, principal

charity >[bl'llll] - mila, carilale; asocialie de carilate

Christ >l"ral I) - I isus Christos

Christian - cre~tin

Christianity >" Ill- Illll] - cre~linism

churchyard - cimitlr, toe de veCI

collection box - culia milei

to command >llu ".lInf:nt.lJ - a comanda, a parunel

commandment >lkamEnJnmllll - porund

to confess - a marturisi

confession - confesiune, spovedanie,

marturisire

to convert >[IU ~J11\:&rlj - a converti

10 create >Ilu "nell] - a crea, a face

Creation >[ k.r1l'1~;ml - Crealia (Facerea)

creative >1i..r1flll\] - creativ. inovalor

creature >ji..Ji t~;JrJ - creatura, f'apluri

cross >jl - cruce

10 crucify >[tu\..ru ~llall - a crucufica

10 damn >[lUdl-mJ - a condamna, a osandi, a blcstema

damnation >[dEmncl~nl - osanda, damnare, condamnare

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the devil > [ILldnll - diavolul, satana

divine > [<lI\llll1] - divin, dumnezeiese

divine service > [JI\':.I111 sa:'\ I~J - serviciu divin (slujba religioasa)

edifying > [E:dlrall1(~I] - convingator, clar, graitor

eternal > lllii'lll] - etem, ve~nic

evil > [nl] - rau, viclean

faith > [ 1\:/ 1"] - eredinta, incredere

faithful > [1l-iT'l"ul] - credincios

to forgive > [Ill f:l'gi\j - a ierta

Gospel > (go~rl] - evanghelie

grace > I grcl~] - rugaciune; bunatate, mila

graceful > [l:'ICI~rlll] - gratios, elegant

gracIOus > [l:'rl'I~;I~] - milostiv, bun

grave > [¥l"t'/\ I - monnant

heaven > [lw\n] - rai, paradis

hell > [hcll - iad. infem

holy > llHIUli] - silln!, divin

Holy Mass > l h;luI11l1/'sl - mesa, liturghie, slujba

ignorant > Iignar.mtJ - ignorant, ne~tiutor

irresistible > [ Ifl7iSllbl] - irezistibil

the Lord's Prayer > lIYaln:'d7 pt'e/;! 'I - (rugaciunea) "Tata! nostru
.
merciful > [ma r~lful] - milos(tiv), binevoitor

nave > [m:/\] - nava, naos

organ > lo"g,m] - orga

pew > [piU I - stram\. ~ir de banei

Pope > [raufI] - Papa

to pray , > [lupn:l] - a se ruga

prayer > [pm.I:'] - rugaciune

to preach > [Ill pfl l..:o] - a predica, a propovMui

to present > tIll flnn'nt] - a prezenta, a arata

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 priest >Jpll IJ - preat

pulpit > [ralpll] - amvon

recital >In ;1111) - recital, concert

10 redecorate - a redecora. a rearanja

10 redeem > IOndi mJ - a salva. a izbavi, a mantui

10 repent of > I \lJ npenti.l\ J - a se cal penlm, a regreta

to resist > \IU ruhtj - a rczista, a se impotrivi

reward > lri"u 'tI) - raSplalA, recompensa

10 reward >{Iun';l'lil - a raspti\ti, a recompensa

Roman Catholic > I r:aurnn "" Pahlo. J - romano-caloUe

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10 say grace >llu gn:'] - a-~i spune rugaciunea

sennon > .. IT' 01 - predica

sm > 111 - pacal

to sin >(lll'lll] - a pacalui

sinful > [sinful] - pacatoli

should > I sml J - verb modal, invariabil,
ell sensul "ar trebut

to tcmpt > I II t~MrlJ - a tenta, a ispili

temptation > ,,'mrlel oj - ispili

virtue - virtute. merit

virtuous - virtuos, mentuns, cural

to worship >llu 'o'~"rJ - a venera; a se inchina la;

a crcde in

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VOCABULARUL LECTULOR
, 17 SI
, 18
to address > [tuadtesJ - a adresa

10 address 10 > (Ill illlres Iu J - a se adresa

10 adorn > Ltu ado"nl - a impodobi, a inrrumusc13

to announce to > (tu an_uns III I - a anunta, a comunica

to arrive at > (Iuar./\ ,-ti - a ajunge 13, a sosi la

art > a:'IJ - artJj

an gallery > [a:'tgElanJ - galerie de ana

artist > L. 'list] - artist
artistic > (a.'thllli.l - artistic

to ascribe to >lluaslmubluj - a 3tribui (cuiva)

author > lo'T'a'J - aulor, scriitor

to be mistaken > I tu bl: lTIlSICikn] - a gre~i, a se in~ela

candid > [kEndid] - candid, pur, sincer

chapter > t t tpta'] - capitol

cloakroom > (kl:lUkrumJ - garderoba
to communicate 10 > (IU l..amlU m"e/l lu 1 - a comunica (cuiva)
to confide to > (IU kanrssd tuJ - a incredinl3 (cUlva)

to consider > lu komid3') - a considera, a se gandl La

to consist of > lu kan~i 13\ J - a se compunelalcatul din
constructive > [kansltalIIY] - constructiv

to conlain > (IU kametn I - a conIine, a cuprinde

contemporary > [L..anlcmparari] - contemporan

conlrary > I L.ontmn] - contrar

critic > lL.ritlkJ - crilic (persoollal

to criticize > [tu kntlsliIlZ) - a critica

criticism > [knlisinn] - critica, critici

to dedicate to > ttu deJlkelllU] - a dedica (cuiva)

10 describe to > (IU dbL.uub lu J - a descrie (cuiva)

10 develop > (IU llJ\'elar] - a dezvolta; a developa

10 discuss > (IU disk.'] - a discuta

10 enlarge > IIU lOla 'di] - a (se) mari, a (se) largi, a se extinde

10 entrust 10 > lur IOtnlsl tu J - a illCredinla (cuiva)

to exhibit > (tu IgzibltJ - a expune, a arala

exhibition > [ekslbi.nJ - expozilie

expert > I eL.!>pd'l) - expert

to explain 10 > (lU lksplem lu J - a explica (cuiva)

fairy-tale > (fem tell] - poveste; basm

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 fame > I Ie/Ill! - faima, celebritate
famous > {fe/mas] - faimos, celebru, binecunoscut
10 find fault with > I tu famd fo:ll milT] - a considera vinoval/gre$it,
a se lega de, a critica (pentru
gre~li minore), a cauta nod in
papura
10 go Insane > Ilu gau lIl'c/n] - 3 innebuni
. . . .
Imagmary > [lmEdjlllanJ - Imagmar
msane > [m"eml - nebun
to inspire > [IU lflspad] - a mspn'3
to introduce to > Itu mtrad/u s IU] - a prezenta (cuiva)
to judge > III dpdl) - a judeca, a aprecia
judgemenl > l.i)ad.1 mant J - judecali, apreciere, opinie
landscape > IEnllsll.ClpJ - pelsaj
language > [lEn' IgU/lIJl - limba, limbaj
10 lay claim 10 > lu le/ld"'lm IU) - a pretinde, a revendica
hne > [lam) - rand (intr.o poe:ie etc.), vers
IIlerary > [litJrdrtJ - literar
literature > Ilitm,a'] - lileratura
to look forward 10 > [tu luk 10 'uard IU] - a a$tepta cu nerabdare
to make fun of > [IU me/Ii. fan a\) - a ride de, a face haz de
10 mention to > (Iumemnlu] - a menliona, a porneni (cuiva)
negative > Inegatlvl - negaliv, refractar
novelist > IIl00allsIJ - rornancler
obliged > [i1b!llldJd] - indatorat
outslanding > i;jUIsIEndm!~IJ - remarcabil, important, de seama
painting > lpeintllll~l] - pictur1i
p,rt > [pa,'t] - rol
passionate > {pEa~llIt] - pasionat, aprins, fierbinte

. to pay attention to > I tu pel 31el1\l1 tu] - a dalacorda atenlie

persuasive > I parsuel'l\ J - convingilor
photograph > I TaU!.1!!rn. f] - fOlografie
photographer > (ralogr.lfa'] - fotograf

picturesque > [plkl)ara k] - pitoresc

play > [plctl - pies! de leatm

playwnght > [pIClI'3JI] - dramaturg
poem > [pawm] - poezle
poet >lraUlIJ - poel
poetiC > IrauitlLJ] - poetic

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poetry > [paulin] • - poezii, poezie (ca gen literar)

positive > (r0 71 1l\ J - pozitiv

praise > fpn=u] - lauda

10 praise > (IU prci7] - a lauda

10 print > {IU pnnt] - a tipari

prominent > lrromln~lnlj - preeminent, rernarcabll

proposal > IprapllullJ - propunere

to propose > f tu pr.lpauz) - a propune, a face un plan

to propose 10 > IIU rrariuz tu] - a propune (cuiva)

prose > Iprduz] - proza

to publish >! tu rabh\>] - a publica

to quote > [tll kuaulj - a cita

to recite >[lun s3It l - a recita

to refer to > [tu nfii' IU] - a trimite (pe cineva la)

to report 10 >(lunptl.'lltl! - a raporta la, a anunla la

to resemble > I tll nzcmbl] - a sernana (cu cine-\'Q)

to reveal to > tumi'llu] - a dezvalui (cuiva)

to review >{tUrl\IU] - a face 0 croniclfrccenzte; a expune

row >lr.< } - rind (de scaune etc.)

sculptor > I J..a1r ta '] - sculptor

sculpture > I kalpt::-afJ - sculptura

to send for > Ilu ~nJ fo'J - a trimite dupa, a cherna

to seek >llU .k] - a cauta

10 sel fire to > Ilu ~I fal ••· IU] -adafoc

shame > 1~~IJl1] - pacat

to slrive for > (IU stra/v lorl - a se luplalstradui pentru, a urmari
slrove for > (.m.lUv for} - "to strive", fonna a II-a

slriven for >(slrhn forJ - "to strive", fonna a III-a

10 suit > Ilu ~111.1] - a i se potrivi

to take nOlice of > I tl It:;k naUlls iI\ I - a observa,. a baga in seama

talent > I ttJantj - talent

talented > (tElantuJ J - talcntat

to tend >{tu tend} - a tinde

to translate > 'u lran~lrlll - a traduce

translation > translr~n] - traduccrc

translalor > [tmnslc,"Jta'} - Iraducilor

welcome > I uelkamJ - binevenit

to welcome > Ilu uelkamj - a inlampina

work of art > [uork Ii\' 3:'1) - opera de arta

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to ache > [tueik] - a durea

antibiotic > [EnllhalOtlkj - antibiotic
to bleed > [Ill bh:d] - a sangera
bled > [bled) - a doua it' a treiQ formii a
verbului "to bleed"
blind > [blamd] - orb, nevazator
body > [bodl] - corp; cadavru
bone > I b;mn]
brain > [brclIlJ - creler
cancer > I kEDsa'] - cancer
catching > [kEI~IIl!~I] - contagios, molipsitor
to chew > [Ill IFU:] - a mesteca
cough > {kolJ - luse
to cough > [Ill kof] - a tu~i
cure > lklUa'} - medicament, leac
to cure > [Ill klUa r] - a trata, a vindeca
deadly > [dedll] - mortal, fatal
diagnosis > [dal>lgniusis] - diagnostic
to digest > [tll daldjcst] - a digera, a mistui
dull > rJaIl - surd (despre durerejizicQj;
infundat (despre sunele)
effective > [dektlv] - eficient
to examine > [tll IgzE.min] - a examma
extensive > [lkstenslv] - extensiv, larg
family doctor > l fEmih dolta,] - doctor de familie
10 feel one's pulse > ltllli:J~anzpals] - a lua cuiva pulsul
fever > l fi 'va'] - febra
feverish > lli,v,m;;] - febril, eu febrli
finally > I ramah] - in srar~it, in final, in eele din

wm'
flu > I flu:] - gripli
forehead > [fo:'hed] ~ frunte
to get > Iitl get] ~ a lua, a ob\ine, a face rost de
grey matter > [gre/mEta'] - materie cenu~ie

gum > [gam] - gmgle

hangover > [h ..:nIBlauvar] - mahmurealli
to heal > [tuh1:lJ - a vindeca

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healthy > I helPI] - sAnatos
heart > [hll't] - inimA
hoarse >(ho:'s] - ragu~il

hypertension > Ihllllp.1r1en~nJ - hiperlensiune

ill al ease >[IIHnl - nelini$til, agitat
ill-health > [11 hclT'] - beaU
immediate >[lmi dial) - imediat, rapid

incurable > [mllU rdbl] - incurabil, nevindecabil

mdigestion > {mdIl1Je.'>l!:,n] - indigeslie

infection > I mli.·i.~n] - infectie

inflamed > [mnl'lmdJ - inflamat

inflammation >(mnamel~n] - inflamatie
injection > {mdJehn] - injeqie

to itch >[tUII~J - a minca (de$pre senza!ia

pieJiI)
joint > l djOlD1] - incbeielurt
limb >fhm) - membru (al corpului)
lungs > [13n' IZ) - plamani
mind >[113rndl - minte
muscle >[ma :j - mu~hi

muscular > [ma~llula' - muscular, musculos

to operate on > [tu 0rarell on] - a opera (pe cineva)
operation > [or are /sn J - operat ie
overworked > l iiu\ aruarkl] - exlenual
pam > (p~in] - durere
painless > [pemlc~] - tara durere, nedureros
persistent > (parsistam] - persistent
perspiration > lr,I'SplrN"nj - transpiratie
10 perspire > IIU pa'spaw'] ,... a transpira

to persuade > IIU pa'sueld] - a convmge

pill >IPIIJ - pilula, pastil!

practice > [prEl..t1s] - practica

prevention >(rmen~n] - prevemre

10 protect >{tupmtell] - a proleja

10 pull through >[tu pul T ru.} - a.,i reveni, a se reface,
a se insanalO$i
pulse > [pals] - puis
to pump > I lu pamr] - a pompa

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to put on weight > I tu put on Yell] - a se ingra~a
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to recover > Ilu nL.ll'<a'] - a-~i reveni, a se rerace,
a se insan3to~i

recovery >lnL.:.... :m] - refacere, insanato~ire,

restabilire, recuperare

relief > nlU] - ~urnre, calmare (a durerii)

to relieve >{tunli v - a u~ura, a calma

remedy > I rtrrukh} - remediu, leac

rheumatism > Iru'mat1zrnj - reumatism

seasick > I i "'1L.:J - riu de mare

10 shiver - a tremura

skeleton > ["keletn] - schelet

skin > [sL.m] - piele

skull > l~killl - cramu

smooth > [smu:T"] - fin, neted

to sneeze > [tu 'm:z] - a stranuta

> Ill:'] - dureros

sound > [ oaunJ) - (adjectiv) solid, zdrav;\n

stiff >[ III - leapan, inlepenit

stomach > [ t.rYWk - stomac

to suffer from > Itu ala' from) - a suferi de

to swallow > :- olau] - a inghiti

to take temperature > [tu ICll tcmpnt~,]'l - a lua temperatura

to treat > Ilu tn,t} - a trata

treabnent > [Iri Imilnl] - tratament

throat > (1 rautJ - giitlej

to lrust >ltu Irast] - a fi sigur ca, a fi incredintat

ca, a avea incredere

to vomit > Ilu vOIllll) - a varna, a varsa, a vomita

towam >[IU ~o:'n] - a avertiza, a da

un avertisment
wammg > o'nml } - avertisment

we.. >[u.'k} - slab, slabit

wholesome > l haulsm] - sinlitos, hrilnitor

wound >[ u nd} -nm>

wretched > [rel:i,ld] - (a se simti) foarte riu

wrinkle > I nnLI] - rid

to X-ray > [IU ('breI] - a radiografia,

a face radiografie

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accidental > (Eksldentl] - accidental

admirable :> [Edmar.lbl) - admirabil, extraordinar

to affect >(IU afekt] - a afecta

to age >LtueidJI - a imbatrani

10 bear >( lu bea'l - a suporta

bo,. >[00: - forma a doua a verhului "to bear"

borne >[ocr'n] - forma a treia a verbului "to bear"

coffin > [kolin l - sicriu

condolences :> [kandaulanslz - condoleanle

to congratulate :> I lu bngrLlfulertJ - a felicita

to control > ill kantraulJ - a controla; a stapani

corpse > ko.'psj - cadavru

cradle :> [heIdi) - leagan

to cremate >llukrunellJ - a incinera

cremation :> ("mne,'l1]

decay >ldi"cl] - putrezire; deadere, prabu~ire

to decay :> Lttl tllkeil - a putrezi; a decadea, a se prabu~i

deceased :> [dlShtl - decedat, raposat

to despise :> [Ill lhspallJ - a disprelui

to disinherit :> llu dlsmhent] - a dezmo~teni

emotion >[imau~nl - sentiment; emolie, senza\ie

emotional :> llm:l.u~llIJ - emotiv

enmity > (enmill - du~ma.nie

estate >lbll'll) - proprietate, avere; mo~ie

fortune :> [fo, hiln] - bogatie, avere

friendship :> (Irenl. lp] - prietenie

funeral >[liunarlJ - inmonnantare

funeral procession > {flu [lal pru:<e nJ - procesiune funerara

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generosity > [djenerositi] - generozitate, bunatate

generous > [dJencras] - generos, damie

to give birth to >[tu glV harp IU] - a na~te, a da na~tere la

grave > [grciv] - grav, senos

gravity > [grEvity] - gravitate, seriozitate

hearse > [hil:'s] - drie, car funebru/mortuar

heir > [c:l1 - mo~tenitor, urma~

honeymoon > [hanllnu,ll] - luna de miere

to identify > {IU afdcnt1fal] - a identifiea

infant > {inl;mtJ - bebelu~, eopil mie

infant mortality > (inlimI1110rtElltl] - mortalilate infantila

to inherit > [IU mhcrlt) ~ a mO~leni

m mournmg > [in mo,rn1t1I~I] - in doliu, indoliat

lifelong > [lalflonl~!] - pe viala

lively >[131\11] ~ vioi, plin de viata

to lower > [tulaua'] - a dajos, a eobori; a darama

medieval > [mL:thi \I] - medieval

middle-aged > lmiulcldjd] - de varsta mijlocie

the Middle Ages > l D'a midi eldliz] - Evul Mediu

mlllor > [mama'] - minor, nesemnifieativ

to mOllrn > [tllmo:'n) - a deplange, a jeli, a boci

natural > [llEtsrl] ~ natural

of age > [;1\ CIUJJ - major

orphan > [0 'fn] - orfan

to overwhelm - a eople~i,a invalui

overwhelming - eople~itor, invaluitor

to pity > [Ill pill] - a eompatimi

to possess > [Ill razes] - a avea, a detine

rational > [rE~nl] - rational, rezonabil

resignation ~ demisie; renunVlTe; resemnare

sole >lsaul] - ume, smgur

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solemn >lsolam] - solemn, grav

so<row > (sorau] - durere; regret, p1irere de rau

to starve - a Ii infometat; a mud de foame

starvation - foamete, inanitie

step >1~lerJ - pas, treaptA; etap!

suicide > IU 'lId] - sinucidere

to survive >ltusa,2lV - a supravielui

twins > 11m. - gemem

undertaker > a:lda'tella') - antreprenor de pompe funebre,

cioclu

to value > tu \l!/U} - a pretui, a aprecia

will > - testament

wreath >[n T - coroanA de fIon

youth >( T - tinerele; tineri

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addressee > (Edrasl.] - destinatar

10 answer > (tua nsa~ - a raspunde

to attempt > (tuatempt] - a incerca

to avoid > {IU 3\OldJ - a evita; a ocoli

beyond > (bllond] - dincolo (de)

10 bother > LIu bo[Ya'] - a (se) deranja

bug > (oogJ - microfon secret

to bug > I tu bag] - a instala un microfon secret

to burst out > [tu bats! aUI] - a izbucni

by ainnail > [bal earmeil] - prin po~la aeriana

by cheque >Lbait~ekJ - prin camelul de cecuri

by return > (bal rila'n) - cu prima ridicare

a corespondentei

10 cease > {IUSl:zJ - a inceta, a (sc) opri

cheap rale > rl~Tp fell] - tanf redus

clumsy > (ldanm] - neindemanatic, slangaci

collection > (k.ale~nl - ridican:a corespodentei

to concern > (Ill bn~i'n 1 - a privi, a avea legaturi cu

confident > (lonfidantJ - increzator, optimist

confidential > I konfiden~l] - confidential, secret

to contact > I tu kintEkI] - a contacta, a lua tegatura cu

correspondence > [korispondans 1 - corespondenta

counter clerk > [kaunta' kla:rk] - functionar (la ghi~u)

debt > [del] - datorie

to delay > [tu ddt'l] - a intirzia, a amana

delivery > (dllhanJ - livrare, predare; distribuire

to deny > [tu dlnai) - a nega

dexterous > [dekstras I - indemanatic, dibaci, abil

to dictate > [tll dillell] - a dicta

direct > [dalrckl) - direct

directory inquiries > [dalrektan tnkllalan:z] - birou de informatii lelefonice

10 enclose > [tll mldauz] - a anex:a, a trimite (in plic)

engaged > [lngeidJd] - ocupat (despre teleron)

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engagmg > [mg.... ,dJml~!l - pllicUI, fermec3tor, incanliitor

envelope >[emalaup) - plic

exchange rale > {lksbemd, reit] - curs de schimb valular

to fail > {IU feil] - a~ua; a nu ...

to hang up >[IU hEn'~) apJ - a inchide telefonul

hann >(ha:'m] - rau, prejudiciu

hesitanl >Ihezuanl] - ezitant, ~viitor

to hesitate > (tu hezllelt) - a ezila, a ~ovai

10 hold on >(lU h;lUld on) - a ~tepta (la telelon etc.)

inclined >[mklamd] - inclinat

to intend >[lu mtend] - a intentiona, a avea de giind

lellerbox > [leta'boks] - cutie de scrisori

to lift >[tuhft] - a ridica

limil > {lnUltJ - limit!, capli!

list >{hsl] - lisla

10 hst >[tu list) - a inregistra, a inscrie pe 0 liSla

long distance > m di tans] - distanta mare

to look up > tu lu' ap] - a cauta

to mail > tu md] - a expedia prin po~la

mail-service >[mel1:;a\hJ - servicii po~tale

to make a call >[tu melk a 1.0:11 - a da lelefon

to manage >ltu m[l1IdJ) - a se descurca

to omit >Ltuomit] - a omite, a uita

operator > [opare/ta'] - lelefonist(!)

the other day >[0'] aO'a' del] - zilele trecute

overdraft > [ilu.. a'dra. ft) - dep~ire a contului in banca

to owe >(luau] - a datora, a fi dator

owing to >(i"m' 'IU] - dalorita. din cauza

parcel >[pa rsl] - pachet, eolet

phone >(faun] - teleCon

pile >[patl] - gramada, teane

to pile up >[tupallap] - a se aduna, a se sirange

pillar box >[ pila' bob] - eUlie po~tala

policy >{polisl] - politica, strategie

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post > (p'-lust] - po~tii, ot'iciu po~tal

to poSI > {Ill paustJ - a pune la po~tii

postage > I paustlJJJ - taxa po~talli

postcard > (paustka:'dJ - carte po~talii

printed matter > {printld mEta1 - material tiparit, liplirituri

prone to > [prolUn tuJ - predispus la

to put ofT > III put oil - a amana

to quit >(tu uit] - a renunla, a opri; a parnsi

receIVer > nsi \a'J - re£eptorul telefonului

10 register > [tu redllsta'JJ - a inregistra, a i"nscrie in registru

10 regret > (tu ngretJ - a regreta, a-i parea rolU

to resent > {tu rizent] - a detesla, a-i dlsplacea

revolving door > [mol\m' do. I - up; lumanla

10 run into > [tu r.m inlul - a se intalni (din inlfimplare) cu

secret > {siknlj - secret, taina (subs!.); secret (adj.)

sender > [ ,end.1'J - expeditor

statement > [steEtman!] - afinnalie, declaralie; in~tiintare

to stick > Itu Silk] - a Iipi

sticky > (stiki] - lipicios, murdar

to suggest > [tusadJcstJ - a sugera

surcharge > I sa~a·rdJJ - suprataxli

telegram > (tcllgrEm] - tclcgrama

telephone > ltehfaun] - telefon

telephone conversation > [tehfaun kOIl\·arsei~nJ - convorbire tclefonica

telephone directory > [lclifaun damklari] - carte de telefon

telephone box > [Ieilfaun bohJ - cabinli telefonicli

transaction > Itrl::nzEk::;:n] - Iranzaclie, afacere

tum > [ta'n] - mnd (0-; ~'eni randul)

understamped > {anda'st[mpt] - francatltimbrat sub valoare

unstamped > (anst[mpt] - ne~lampilal

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VOCABULARUL LECTIILOR
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, 28

absurd > [absii'd] - absurd

absurdity > [absii'dlti] - absurditate

access >[Ekscs] ~ acees

acceSSOries > [eksesiln:l] - acccsorn

to accomplish > [ Iu akompll~] - a realiz3

accomplishment > [akompll~mant] - realizare; perfonnanta

accuracy > [Eklurasij - acuratctc, cxactitate, fidelitate

afterwards - apoi, dupa aceea

antique >[fnti'J.'1 ~ antic, foarte vechi

antiquitiy >[Enlik'JIII] - antichitate

anxiety - aoxictate, nelini~te

as if >[F.zJf] - ca ~i cand

aspect > [l:spckt] - aspect

at a stretch > [r.t a Slret.;;] - 1a rand, 0 data, in ~ir

at last >[alla.51] - in sfli~it. in cele din umlli. in final

to bear a grudge (against) > [IU be' a gradj agens!] - a purta pica (cui va)

brevity - scurtime

centenarian >[sentlnEnan] - centenar

childhood >lt~alldhu:dl - copilarie

to corrupt > I tu karaptJ - a corupe

corruption > (karaps;Jn) - corup\ie

denial >[dmalal] - negare, respingere, refuz

dexterity > [deksteritl] - indemanare

dimension > [dalmen~n I ~ dimensiune, marime

endeavours - eforturi, stradanii, incerciiri

to endeavour - a se striidui, a face eforturi,

a lncerca

every other day > {t'Yn alYll t del J - 0 data la doua zile

expanse - intindcre
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expansion > [lkspEn~<ln} - expansiune, extindere

to expand > (tu IkspEnd] - a se eXlinde, a lua amploare

to extend > [tu Ikstend) - a extinde, a prelungi

extension > [eksten~n ] - extindere; prelungire

(a unui contract etc.)

exlent > [Ikstmt] - masuri (in care); dimensiuni

fertilily > (fa'tihll] - fertilitale

to noat > [tu naut] - a pluti

for instance > (fo' instans) - de exemplu

to gain > [ttl geln] - a ca~liga (expericnta, timp etc.)

grudge > [gradj] - pica, ciuda, raca

to grudge > 1to gradJ] - a fi invidios pe

hospitality > [hospnEhli] - ospitalitate

immortality > (Imo:'tEhtl] - nemunre

incase > [m kcis) - in cazul in care

indifference > [mdifrans] - indiferenli'i

infinn > [mfi'mj -infinn

in order that > [In 0 'da' DEI] - in scopul de a, penlru a, ca sa

instance > (instans) - exemplu

instanl > [instant} - c1ipa, moment

intensity > [mtenslll] - intensitate

justification > [dJastlfikei~nJ - justificare

to justify > [IU dJaslLfal] - a justifica

lesl > [lestJ - ca sa nu, pentru a nu

10 make a nuisance > [tu melt. a niU sans - a se face nesuferitfantipatizat

of oneself a\l "anselfl

margm > [ma:'dJIn} - margine; marja

meanwhile > (mi"n-aJll - inlre timp

to memorize > (tu mnnara/Z) - a memora; a reline

modification > (m()(hfik"l~n) - modificare, schimhare

to modify > [IU mo<ilfai] - a modi fica, a schimba

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momentous > [moffientas) - foarte important, capital, crucial

necessity > I neseslt! J - necesitate

neutral >[nru.tralJ - neutru

neutrality >lnlu.trEhll) - neutralitate

nUisance >(nlU loan,,] - pacoste, lucrulpersoana

nesuferit(l)

odd >[001 - ciudat

oddity >[OOIIlJ - ciud1lenie

oplion >[Ofnn] - opliune, alegere. altemativa

to overhear >( IU au\a'llla'J - a auzi tara sa vrea, a-i ajunge

la ureche

paniculars > panilmla'z] - detalii, aminunte

pecuhanty >[pIUU hantl] - ciudalenie

perseverance - perseverenti

to persevere > tu parsa\ ia1 - a persevera, a insista; a continua

to predIct > Ilu prediktJ - a prezice, a prevedea

prediction >(predU.sanJ - predic\ie, prezicere; previziune

present-day > [preznl del J - actual, prezent

profundity >[prafandIIIJ - profunzime

prospect > lprospd.tJ - perspectiva

prosperity > [prosparltl] - prosperitate

prosperous > [prosparas] - prosper

provided > [pravaldld] - cu conditia ca, daca

pure > [plUll'] - pur

purity > [pmT1li] - puritate

rapid > [rEpld] - rapid

rapidity >[rEpidlll] - rapiditate

to recede >!Iunsidj - a se indeparta

to recede into the >(tunsi d intu Dr - a se indeparta, a deveni amintire.
background hHgraundJ a se estompa

sane >[ -em] - sanatos (psihic)

sanity >( 1:':.0111) - saniitate (psihica)

severity >[ I eno] - severitate

simplicity > IffiJ"li IllJ - simplitalc

sincerity > If' en - sinceritate

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 spnng > l spnn<~IJ - arc, resort

stupidity > {s!iu:pidltl] - stupiditate

supremacy > (supremasl] - supremalie, superioritate

temporary > (tempardnJ - temporar

this instant > (D'I~ in!>lanl) - in accasta c1ipa, (chiae) aeum

throughout > [T'ru,aul] - de-a lungul, pc intreg parcursul

timely > (talmil] - oportun; care vine

la momentul potrivil

timidity > (Ilmiditl] - timiditatc

today week > (tudtl "i:k] - de azi intt-O saptamana

treaty >{lTill] - tratal

unless > (anl~] - daca nu

urge > a'dJ] - impuls, indemn, imbold. pornire

to urge > [tua'dJl - a imboldi. a indemna

vanity > (\E.mtlj - vanitale

to violate > [tu ,,'alalc/I] - a viola, a incalea (un tratat,
o intelcgere ctc.)
violation > [valalel~n J - violare, incalcare

wreckage > [rekJdJJ - ramli~ilade vas (in urma unui

naufragiu); ruina, epav3

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VOCABULARUL LECTllLOR
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accessible > I al..-.e "I - accesibil; abordabll
accuracy > [EliuraslJ - exactilate, preclZIC
to add >[tuEdJ - a adauga, a aduna
addition > (adi.;anJ - adunare
additional > I adi,nl] - adillonal, suplimenlar. in plus
to advertise > [tu bh"a'talz - a publica un anunt
advertisement > (ad\lI'IIS1TIOmt] - anunl. reclamn
advertiser > (Edva'taiza'J - persoanii/firma care publica
un anun\, 0 reclama
ambiguous > [EmbiglUllsJ - ambiguu. vag, neclar
arithmetiC > [mT'mcllJ..J - arilmelica
to calculate > [lU J..EIJ..,ulcltJ - a calcula
candid >[kEndlJ] - sincer, candid
candour >[l.£mla - candoare, sinceril31c
cartoon > [ka:'tu oj - caric31ura, desen animal;
benz! desenate
chance > [t<;;Flls] - ~ansa, posibilitate;
noroe, intiimplare
circulation > (<;a'1iulei~n) - circula\ie; raspandirc; tiraj
(al unui ziar)
to confinn > (til kanla'm) - 3 continna, a aproba
contemptible > l kanlempllhl] - vrcdnic de dispret.
de dispretuil
to contribute to > (II bnll i:lIut 11,1 - a colabora, a contnhui la
to count > (Iu bum, - a numara; a socotl
to cross oul >Ilu kro~ aut] - a laia (cu creionul )
decency > [dhn~iJ - decenta
decimal > [desllnal] - zecimal
to define >[Iudlfam) - a defini, ada 0 defini\ie
definition > d~fini~] - defini!ie, definirc
deliberate > [dllibolnlJ - deliberat, premeditat,
con~tient

delicacy >(deli ",j - delicate!e, fragihlate

depth > (d<pl'] - adancime
dictionary >[ dik~n.ml - dic!ionar
to distort >[tu dl!tlo 'IJ - a defonna, a denatura
distortion >(disl0·'~;lnJ - defonnare; denaturare
to divide by >(tu dl\3ld boli] - a impai\i la
division >(dt\i,n) - impal1 ire
edible >!edlbl) - comestibil

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to edit >ttu"dltJ - a edita, a pregati pentru ziar
editorial > {edllonal] - editorial, articol de fond
even >[i\nj - numar par
eventful >11\('n ulJ - bogal in evenimente
eventually > (I\enhuahj - in cele din unna, in Slallil

to exclaim > [tu 11.; Kh:rm) - a exclama; a slriga

exclamation > t hun" ~r. - exdamare, exclamatie

exclamatlon mark > d!>~lm , nflU \.] - semnul exclamarii

> d a' ;all] - exerciliu
to exercise > tu('ksa'sal7] - a exersa, a practica
> [('Ksa sal7 touk) - caiet de exercilii, maculator

feasible > [fi.Labl] - realizabil; posibil; fezabil

figure > [figa'] - cifra
fit > [tit] - potrivit, nirnerit, adccvat;
competent, c3p3bil; in fonna
fraction > (lrn~n] - fractie
to do fractions >Itudu rru. rv.] - a face operalii cu fractii
frequency > fri K IOSIJ - freevenla
general edilor > diem rl "dlla I - redacloqef(al unui ziar)

gralJtude > grEtl tU d) - recuno~linla

handwriting > hEnl IOUtm J - scris; cahgrafie

hypocrisy > Ihlrol ml] - ipocrizie, fiitamicie
hypocritical > hirakritllil - ipocnl, filtamic
in brackets > [10 brEk'I~J - in(tre) paranteze

inexhaustible > Imlgzo Sllhll - neseeat, inepuizabil;

neobosil, aCliv
to insert > Ilu mMI'IJ - a introduce, a insera
invincible > [In\insabIJ - invincibil, imbatabil
l::lnguid > [IEnl IgUldj - moale, apalic

langour >llEn' g - slabiciune, lene

legible > let Ibl] - citel, lizibil; dar
leiters to the editor > lIeta'z lu D tedll••') - po~ta redacliei
mmus > mamasJ - mmus

misleading >[mlldm i - gre~il,derutant; care induce

in eroare; amagitor, fals
multiplication > I mall pillet I - inmullire
10 multiply by > III lallip baI] - a inmulti cu
obstinacy > [ob. linaSiI - incapalanare
odd > loJ] - (numar) impar; ciudat, straniu
odd jobs > lod d.1tl!:l1 J - munci de tOI fclul
paragraph • > {pEragrUl - paragraf

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perceptible > [pa's{'plabl] - sesizabil, perceptlbil
pocket calculator > I rokn kl:JklUlclta'] - calculator de buzunar
plausible > i plo Ihl - plauzibil, verosimll, posibil
political > i pt.llitlklJ - politic, care tme de politic!
politician >;pollli nl - om politic, politiCian
polilics >Ipohlll ] - pohtica
pnvacy >lpral\.lsl) - intimitate, izolare
question mark >(l'esl~n ma.'k] - semnul in(reblirii

remainder > I nmumda r] - rest matematie, diferen\ii

reponer > lopo"la'] - reporter
to ridicule > (tu rithklU IJ - a ridiculiza, a saliriza
ridiculous >lnJiluula 1 - ridicol, penibil
secrecy >Isi lor I] - secret; discretie
sensatlonal > rscn.,e(!oanl] - senz3tional, extraordinar
sentence > [ ..e»laml - propozitie, fraza; sentin!a
solilary > [sohtp] - singur, solitar
solitude >[solltlu,dj - singuratate, solitudine
splendour > I splenda' J - splendoare
squalid >[sk'"olld] - murdar, saracacios
squalor > I sk"ola'] - mizerie, saracie
to subtIact from > tu lllrHI from] - a scadea din
subtraction >lsahlrF:~nJ - scadere
sum >(samj - adunare, suma
to do sums >[IU du, sarnz] - a face adunari
susceptible > I..... "eptlblj - susceptibil, sensibil;
impresionabil
syllable > I silabl] - silaba
tangible > {tEnd)'I"I] - palpabil, real, coneret
text >llel~tl - text
topic >[IOpJl} - lemilsubiect de discutie
10 underline >[tu anda'lam] - a sublinia
underlined >[and. '1.101I! - subliniat
urgency >[a'dln_IJ - urgent a
. .
valiant >(\Ehanl] - curaJos; cura}
valour >[\Ela1 - cura}
. .
vigorous >[\igaras] - VlgUroS, encrglc
vigour > [ .... iga'J - vigoarc, vitalitate
vulgar > [valga r] - ordinar(despre fraetii)
wannth >[Ua:'mT'] - caldura
widlh >(~a:dT' - largime, latime. inlmdere

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acquaintance > [ak"CITIlans] - cuno~linla

to allow for > [Ill alall for] - a line searna de, a lua
in considerare

ancestors > [EnscstJ'I.] - stnlmo~i, inainta~i,

prcdccesori

appropriate > [apruuprlll] - potrivit, nirnerit,

corespunzator

to approve of >[luaprU,\'ill'] - a fi de acord, a aproba

assignment > [asamm:ll1t] - lucrare; atribulie, sarcina,

misiune, indatorire

avance >[b<lfisJ - avarilie, zgarcenie

to be amazed at >[tuhl ,lll1<:i/d F1J - a fi uimitJuluit de

to be attached to > [Ill hi atEt~t luI ~ a fi apropiat/legat de

to be capable of >[11.1 hI. hlpabl ,1") - a fi capabil/apt/in stare de

to be concerned about > [Ill hI \"ansa:'nd ab:lUtJ - a fi preocupat de

to be disgusted at >[Iubl. dlsgaslld f:t] - a fi dezgustat/scarbit de

to be displeased al >[tu hi dlspll:71:IJ - a fi ncmullumit de

to be entitled to > [1\1 l:ll 1Iltal!1cd til] - a avea dreplul la,

a fi indrcptalit sa

to be in for >[Iuhl: In for] - a se a~lepta la (ceva), a avea

in perspectiva

to be in want of > [IU hI. III ~;Jnl <1\ I - a avea nevoie de

to be offended at > [Ill hi, dlcmild 1:1] - a se simli ofensatJjignit

de (catre)

to be particular about > [Ill hI' rartikiuLJ' abaul] - a fi mofturos/pretenlios la

to boast of > [IU balls! ;IV] - a se £ali, a se m{mdri,

a se lauda,

to callan > [tu kol on] - a chema la telefon

captivity > [kEpth Iii) - captivitatc

to calch up with >[lukEtsap"ID/J - a recupera

caution >[ko:~anJ - atentie, precauliune

to caution > [tu ko:san] - a avertiza, a preveni

celebrity > [slIEbnll) - celebritate, faima, renume

cheerful > [l~i,lrfull - vesel, vioi

close > [klaus) - apropiat, in tim

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comp"nlon > 1kampbllJIl] - insotitor, lovara~

company > ll,.ampJllrJ - companle. lovtlril~ie

10 cope with >Ltul..Jup Ii)' J - a face fala, a se confrunla cu

couple >Ibpl - pereche, cuplu

to deal wIth >ftudll If) J - a trala. a fi vorba de

10 dccclVe >{Iudl I w] - a in~ela, a amagl, a pacah,

a Irage pe sfoam

deceplion - deceptie. jn~elaclUne

deceptive - jn~elalor, amagllor

10 derive from > [Ill dlnt/\ !rom] - a (pro)venl din/de la

despair - disperare, dcznadejde

10 despair of >! Iu ll1spe;I' U\ J - a-~i dori cu ardoarc

desperate > (desprll] - disperal

despile > [dl s pail] - in ciuda

dlshonesl - necinslit, mcoreel

to dispense wilh >IIUdl r~n!> In] - a se IIPSI de, a se dlspensa de

to dIspose of - a scapa de

10 dlslingulsh from - a dislinge (ceva) de (altceva)

10 dOle on >{lud.llon1 - a iubi la nebume

10 dwell on >[Iud don] - a continua cu, a perSISla in

10 enable 10 > [IU lIlcil1al IU I - a ingadui, a permlle

engagement > IlIlgc/dnn.mt] - logodna

f3mily circle > [fEmill ~a 'klJ - cadru familial

focus - cenlru. obiecliv

10 focus on >(lufaul...I\On] - a se concentra asupra

g'p > Lgl-pl - diferen13, decalaJ; spartura.

cn\palurn, gropa

to glance al > III la_n\ ltJ - a arnnca 0 pnvlre (Ia)

10 gIve offence > I II f,ns - a ofensa, a JIgnl pc clIleva

gullible > "I I) - nalV, credul

10 hmt at > lu hllll Ell - a face aluzle la

honesl >'Olllt) - cinslil. onesl, slllcer

idle > [3/(11J - lene~, Iriindav

idleness > (;lIdlnc~J - lene, Iriindavie

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Idler >! ludla'] - lene~, lr5ndav, picrde-vara

Ignorance > [ij!l1aransJ - ignoran\a, nC~liinta

to Ignore >[11111;110 j - a Ignonl

111JuSIlce - nedrept31c

to 111sls1 on > [IU 111lobl on] - a 111sista, a pune accenl pe

to mvol ... e - a unphca, a cere, a neceslta

111\0lvement > 1111,,)1\ mant J - 1Illphcare, ameSlec

to Jump al >lluJlampf-lj - a pTlml cu placere

to keep up with >11U~lrnr 11YJ a l111e pasullntmul cu

lack > [IEl - !Ipsa, carenla

10 lac~ - a hpsi

to h\e on >tuI\)n] - a se hram cu, a se intreline cu

to long for >11 1nfo] - a lanJI dupa, a dOTl fooTle mult

to malo.e up for - a rccupcra: a compensa

10 meddle with > Ilu nw,l: 10 I - a se ameSleca in, a se baga in

>(m/£il - 3\ ar, zgarclt

10 mourn for > (m mn 'n fof] a Jell'a pliinge dupa cineva

llIckname > (ni~ncllllJ - pseudonull. porecla

10 occur to >llualo.3 - a-I venl in m111teJ in gand,

3-1 trece pTln mmteJ pTln gand

offence > [,llcns] - ofens a, InJllfie

to offend > [Iu.ltcnd] - a ofensa, a aduce 0 1l1jUrlC

to offend aga111s1 > [IU afcnd a!!~IIl';tJ - a incalca (0 regula)

10 ongmale from > 1111 oridllillo/l tWill] - a provcni din, a fi originar din

partIcular > I pa'tiklular] - specIal, particular, deosebil

party >Ira'tl] - pelrecere: paL1id; parte

to penetnlle inlO > (IU r('n1U~'IJ - a Intra in, a palrunde in

practice > IprHtls] - practlca, excrclllU

10 practise > (tu rrHIIs] - :l pracllca, a exersa

premature > (prt'm.lIlUa - pTematur

pnde > (pr.ld] - mandril', orgoltu

procedure > (pr,!'!.Jl af ] - procedura

to proceed >[lupI3s iJj - a proceda, a aejlOna; a incepe,

a conlmua

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to propose to >1 tu prapaul luI - a cere in cl'lslltorie

proud >lpraudJ - - mandru, orgohos

to provIde for >llu pr;n3ld rnrJ - a se ingnJl de, a avea griJa de;
a aSlgura

to put up with >IIUputlp 11)] - a suporta; a tolera, 3 indura

to raise >lllln:'IZ) - a stlinge. a aduna

to refrain from > Itu ntre/O hum] - a se re\lne, 3 se ab!lOe (de la);
a se stapaOl

reluctance >( nlaklansJ - sila, dezgusl. scarba;

neplacere, opoZI\le; $ov3i3la

reluctant >[ nlaH.IOl} - $OV3Itor, ram tragere de inlln3

10 rely on >[tu nhu on] - a se baza pe, II conta pe

remark >[nma 'k] - remarcll, obscrvlqic

resort >[T1ZO'lJ - staliune

to respect - a respecta. a onOra, a clOsti

rude >[ru Jj - obraznic, nepollllcos.

neCUVllnclOS

10 run oul of > Ilu ran aut 8'1] - a ramane faralin pana de

to scold >{.u sc uld] - a certa, a muslra

10 set out for >IIU ...tautloJ - a poml spre

to spoil > Iw ~poll] - a slnca; a ruina, a deleTlOra

slmgy >Islind]l - zgarcil, 3var

summary - rezumal; sumar, recapitulare

to supply with >llu sapl:1I "i1) J - a aproviziona cu, a furrllza

survival - supravie\uirc

suspense > [sa"pCT1s J - suspans; incordare

10 teem with > Itu tUll IIY] - a fi pi in de, a colclh dc,

a abunda in

vIlamms >(\i:amIOZ - vIlamine, energlzante

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