Empower B2 Word list-ENG.

Upper-Intermediate wordlist
Unit Page ENGLISH PoS Definition

number number
1 154 ambitious adjective wanting to be successful or powerful
1 154 arrogant adjective believing that you are better or more

important than other people
1 10 determined adjective wanting to do something very much, and not
letting anyone stop you
1 12 give sth up verb to stop doing something before you have
completed it, usually because it is too
difficult
1 12 have a go at phrase to do something to see if you like it or if you
can do it
1 10 inspiring adjective giving you new ideas and making you feel
you want to do something
1 12 keep it up phrase to continue without stopping or changing
1 12 keep to sth verb to do what you have promised or planned to

do
1 154 loyal adjective always liking and supporting someone or
something, sometimes when other people
do not
1 12 make an effort phrase to try very hard to achieve something
1 12 manage verb to do something or deal with something

successfully
1 10 motivated adjective enthusiastic about doing something
1 154 naive adjective If someone is naive, they believe things too

easily and do not have enough experience of
the world.
1 154 optimistic adjective always believing that good things will
happen
1 154 passionate adjective showing a strong belief in something or a
strong feeling about a subject
1 10 respected adjective admired by people because of your
knowledge, achievements, etc
1 154 self-confident adjective feeling sure about yourself and your abilities
1 154 sensitive adjective easily upset by the things people say or do
1 10 stubborn adjective determined not to change your ideas, plans,

etc, although other people want you to
1 12 successfully adverb in a way that achieves what you want to

achieve
1 12 try sth out verb to use something or do something to

discover if you like it
1 12 work out verb to happen or develop successfully
2 25 at risk phrase in a situation where something bad is likely

to happen
2 25 attack verb to use violence to hurt or damage someone
or something
2 25 boot noun a strong shoe that covers your foot and part
of your leg
2 20 can't get over sth phrase to be very shocked or surprised about

something
2 25 creature noun anything that lives but is not a plant
2 25 endangered adj Endangered plants and animals may soon

not exist because there are very few now
alive.
2 25 environment noun the air, land and water where people,
animals and plants live
2 25 extinct adjective If a type of animal is extinct, it does not now

exist.
2 25 forest noun a large area of trees growing closely
together
2 155 get a bit carried phrase to be so excited about something that you
away do not control what you say or do
2 155 get sth across to verb to successfully communicate information to

sb other people
2 20 get away verb to go somewhere, especially for a holiday
2 155 get sb down verb to make someone feel unhappy
2 20 get hold of sth phrase to start holding something or someone
2 20 get into trouble phrase to be in a difficult or dangerous situation
2 155 get involved phrase to do things and be part of an activity or

event
2 155 get on sb's phrase to annoy someone a lot

nerves
2 20 get over sth verb to begin to feel better after being unhappy
or ill
2 155 get rid of sb phrase to make someone leave
2 20 get sb's attention phrase to make someone notice you
2 155 get straight to phrase to say what you want to say without talking
the point about anything else first
2 20 get swept away phrase to be carried out to sea by a wave

2 20 get the feeling phrase to think that something may be true
2 155 get through sth verb to deal with a difficult experience

successfully
2 20 get to do sth verb to have an opportunity to do something
2 25 habitat noun the natural environment of an animal or

plant
2 25 hunt verb to chase and kill wild animals
2 25 hut noun a small, simple building, often made of wood
2 25 kill verb to cause someone or something to die

2 25 mattress noun the soft, comfortable part of a bed that you
lie on
2 25 natural adjective Something that is natural exists or happens
because of nature, not because it was made
or done by people.
2 20 not get anywhere phrase to not make any progress
2 25 protected adjective Protected plants and animals are kept safe

by laws.
2 25 rare adjective very unusual
2 25 shoot verb to injure or kill a person or animal by firing

a bullet from a gun at them
2 25 species noun a group of plants or animals which share
similar characteristics
2 25 tiger noun a large wild cat that has yellow fur with
black lines on it
2 25 wound verb to injure someone, especially with a knife or
gun
3 33 ability noun the physical or mental skill or qualities that
you need to do something
3 33 able adjective clever or good at doing something
3 35 athlete noun someone who is very good at a sport and
who competes with others in organised
events
3 156 athletic adjective relating to athletes or to the sport of
athletics
3 156 athletics noun the sports which include running, jumping,
and throwing
3 156 award verb to officially give someone something such as
a prize or an amount of money
3 33 brilliance noun great skill or intelligence

3 33 brilliant adjective very good
3 36 champion noun a person, animal, or team that wins a

competition
3 156 championship noun a competition to find the best team or player
in a particular game or sport
3 156 cheer verb to shout loudly in order to show your
approval or to encourage someone
3 156 compete verb to take part in a race or competition
3 156 competition noun an organised event in which people try to

win a prize by being the best, fastest, etc
3 156 competitive adjective involving competition
3 36 competitor noun a person, team, or company that is

competing with others
3 33 exceptional adjective extremely good
3 156 lead verb to be winning a game
3 33 outstanding adjective excellent and much better than most
3 35 perform verb to do a job or a piece of work
3 156 performance noun how successful someone or something is
3 156 performer noun someone who entertains people
3 156 pitch noun an area of ground where a sport is played
3 33 potential noun qualities or abilities that may develop and

allow someone or something to succeed
3 156 profession noun a type of work that needs special training or

education
3 35 professional adjective Someone is professional if they earn money
for a sport or activity which most people do
as a hobby.
3 156 referee noun someone who makes sure that players
follow the rules during a sports game
3 156 represent verb to be the person from a country, school, etc

that is in a competition
3 33 skilled adjective having the abilities needed to do an activity
or job well
3 156 spectator noun someone who watches an event, sport, etc
3 33 successful adjective having achieved a lot or made a lot of money

through your work
3 33 talent noun a natural ability to do something

3 33 talented adjective showing natural ability in a particular area
3 156 train verb to practise a sport or exercise, often in order

to prepare for a sporting event, or to help
someone to do this
3 156 trainer noun someone who trains people
3 35 training noun preparation for a sport or competition
3 156 victor noun the person who wins a fight or competition
3 156 victorious adjective having won a fight or competition
3 35 victory noun when you win a fight or competition

3 156 world record noun the best achievement in the world in a
particular activity, especially a sport
4 46 affect verb to influence someone or something, or
cause them to change
4 48 arduous adjective needing a lot of effort to do
4 46 as a result of phrase because of
4 157 awkward adjective difficult or causing problems

4 46 cause verb to make something happen
4 157 challenge verb to test your ability or determination
4 157 delicate adjective needing to be dealt with very carefully
4 157 demanding adjective needing a lot of your time, attention, or

effort
4 46 effect noun a change, reaction, or result that is caused
by something
4 48 gruelling adjective Gruelling activities are very difficult and
make you very tired.
4 46 have an phrase to cause a change, reaction or result
(positive/negativ
e) effect on
4 influence verb to affect or change how someone or
something develops, behaves, or thinks
4 influence noun the power to affect how someone thinks or
behaves, or how something develops
4 46 lead to sth verb to cause something to happen
4 48 punishing adjective very difficult and making you tired

4 46 result in sth verb to be the reason something happens
4 48 rigorous adjective careful to look at or consider every part of

something to make sure it is correct or safe
4 157 straightforward adjective easy to do or understand
4 157 stretch verb to make you learn new things that use your
skill and experience more than you have
done before
4 48 strict adjective If a rule, law, etc is strict, it must be obeyed.
4 157 struggle noun something that is very difficult to do
4 157 testing adjective difficult
4 48 tough adjective determined and strict

4 48 tricky adjective difficult to deal with or do
5 57 adventurous adjective willing to try new and often difficult things
5 57 ambitious adjective wanting to be successful or powerful
5 60 carbon footprint noun Someone's carbon footprint is a

measurement of the amount of carbon
dioxide that their activities produce.
5 57 cautious adjective taking care to avoid risks or danger
5 60 climate change noun the way the Earth's weather is changing
5 158 competitive adjective wanting to win or to be more successful

than other people
5 158 critical adjective saying that someone or something is bad or
wrong
5 158 disorganised adjective not good at planning or organising things
5 60 ecological impact phrase the effect that something has on the

environment
5 60 environmentally adjective not damaging the environment
friendly
5 60 fragile phrase the air, land and water where people,

environment animals and plants live and which is very
easy to damage
5 60 global warming noun when the air around the world becomes
warmer because of pollution
5 158 irresponsible adjective not thinking about the possible bad results
of what you are doing
5 57 optimistic adjective always believing that good things will
happen
5 57 realistic adjective accepting the true facts of a situation and
not basing decisions on things that will not
happen
5 158 reliable adjective able to be trusted or believed
5 158 responsible adjective showing good judgment and able to be

trusted
5 60 rough weather phrase bad weather, especially storms
5 60 solar energy noun energy that uses the power of the sun
5 158 sympathetic adjective showing that you understand and care

about someone's problems
5 60 the Earth's phrase the layer of gases around the Earth

atmosphere
5 158 thoughtful adjective kind and always thinking about how you can
help other people
5 158 thoughtless adjective not considering how your actions and words
might upset someone else
5 158 uncompetitive adj not wanting to win or to be more successful
than other people
5 158 uncritical adjective accepting something too easily, because of
being unwilling or unable to criticise
5 57 unrealistic adjective not thinking about what is likely to happen
or what you can really do
5 158 unreliable adjective not able to be trusted or depended on
5 158 unsympathetic adjective showing that you do not understand or care

5 158 well-organised adj good at planning or organising things
6 70 astonishing adjective very surprising

6 71 be lost phrase If something good is lost, it stops happening
or existing.
6 70 breathtaking adjective very beautiful or surprising
6 159 construction noun something large that is built
6 71 decline noun when something becomes less in amount,

importance, quality, or strength
6 71 decline verb to become less in amount, importance,
quality, or strength
6 71 decrease noun when something becomes less
6 71 decrease verb to become less, or to make something

become less
6 71 deteriorate verb to become worse
6 71 deterioration noun the fact of becoming worse
6 71 die out verb to stop existing
6 71 disappear verb to stop existing or to become impossible to

see
6 71 disappearance noun when something stops existing or becomes
impossible to see
6 70 dramatic adjective exciting and impressive
6 70 exotic adjective unusual, interesting, and often foreign
6 159 feature noun a typical quality, or important part of

something
6 159 hiking noun the activity of walking in the countryside
6 70 impressive adjective Someone or something that is impressive

makes you admire and respect them.
6 71 increase verb to get bigger or to make something bigger in
size or amount
6 71 increase noun when the number, size, or amount of
something gets bigger
6 159 lobby noun a room at the main entrance of a building,
often with doors and stairs that lead to
other parts of the building
6 70 memorable adjective If an occasion is memorable, you will
remember it for a long time because it is so
good.
6 159 outskirts plural the areas that form the edge of a town or
noun city
6 71 preservation noun when you keep something the same or
prevent it from being damaged or destroyed
6 71 preserve verb to keep something the same or prevent it

from being damaged or destroyed
6 70 remarkable adjective very unusual or noticeable in a way that you
admire
6 71 revival noun when something becomes more active or

popular again
6 71 revive verb to make something from the past exist again
6 159 setting noun the place where something is or where

something happens, often in a book, play, or
film
6 159 studio noun a room where an artist or photographer
works
6 70 stunning adjective very beautiful
6 70 superb adjective excellent
6 159 terminal noun a building where you can get onto an

aircraft, bus, or ship
6 159 terrace noun a flat area outside a house, restaurant, etc

where you can sit
6 159 the outskirts noun the outer area of a city, town, or village
6 70 unique adjective different from everyone and everything else
6 159 venue noun a place where a sports game, musical

performance, or special event happens
7 82 air pollution phrase harmful substances in the air
7 85 attic noun a room at the top of a house under the roof
7 85 basement noun a room or set of rooms that is below ground

level in a building
7 160 broadcast verb to send out a programme on television or
radio
7 85 bungalow noun a house that has all its rooms on the ground
floor
7 160 capture verb to show or describe something successfully
using words or pictures
7 84 cast noun all the actors in a film or play

7 85 cellar noun a room under the floor of a building
7 85 chimney noun a wide pipe that allows smoke from a fire to
go out through the roof
7 85 cottage noun a small house, usually in the countryside
7 160 cut verb to remove part of a film or piece of writing
7 85 detached adjective A detached building is not joined to another

building.
7 160 editor noun someone whose job is to prepare text, film,
etc by deciding what to include and making
mistakes correct
7 160 episode noun one programme of a series shown on
television
7 85 fence noun a wood, wire, or metal structure that divides
or goes around an area
7 82 local residents phrase people who live in a particular area
7 82 parking space phrase a place where someone can park a car
7 85 passage noun a long, narrow space that connects one

place to another
7 160 presenter noun someone who introduces a radio or
television programme
7 82 public transport phrase a system of vehicles such as buses and trains
that operate at regular times and on fixed
routes and are used by the public.
7 82 quality of life phrase the level of enjoyment, comfort, and health

in someone's life
7 160 release verb to make a record or film available for people
to buy or see
7 82 residential areas phrase areas in a town or city where people live
7 84 script noun the words in a film, play, etc
7 85 semi-detached adjective A semi-detached house has one wall that is

joined to another house.
7 160 series noun a group of television or radio programmes
that have the same main characters or deal
with the same subject
7 84 shot noun a photograph or piece of film
7 84 soundtrack noun the music used in a film
7 85 terrace noun a flat area outside a house, restaurant, etc

where you can sit
7 85 terraced house noun one of a row of houses that are joined
together
7 82 traffic congestion phrase a situation in which a road is crowded with
vehicles
7 82 urban phrase the way towns and cities are built and
development organised
8 161 accuse sb of sth verb to say that someone has done something
bad
8 161 arrest verb If the police arrest someone, they take them
away to ask them about a crime which they
might have committed.
8 92 award a grant phrase to give someone a sum of money so that
they can do something
8 161 break into sth verb to get into a building by force, usually to
steal something
8 97 bribe noun money or a present given to someone so

that they will do something for you, usually
something dishonest
8 97 bribery noun when someone is offered money or a
present so that they will do something,
usually something dishonest
8 92 budget noun a plan that shows how much money you
have and how you will spend it
8 97 burglar noun someone who gets into buildings illegally
and steals things
8 97 burglary noun when someone gets into a building illegally
and steals things
8 97 burgle verb to get into a building illegally and steal
things
8 97 cheat noun someone who cheats
8 97 cheat verb to behave in a way that is not honest or fair

in order to win something or to get
something
8 97 cheating noun behaving in a way that is not honest or fair
something
8 161 court noun the place where a judge decides whether
someone is guilty of a crime
8 92 debit an account phrase to take money out of a bank account
8 92 debt noun an amount of money that you owe someone
8 92 donate to a phrase to give money to an organisation that gives

charity money, food, or help to people who need it
8 92 donation noun when money or goods are given to help a

person or organisation
8 92 finance a project phrase to provide the money needed to do a

particular piece of work
8 161 give evidence phrase to give information and answer questions in

a court of law
8 161 guilty adjective having broken a law
8 92 income noun money that you earn by working, investing,
or producing goods
8 92 interest rate noun the per cent of an amount of money which is

charged or paid by a bank or other financial
company
8 92 investment noun the money that you put in a bank, business,
etc in order to make a profit
8 161 judge noun someone who controls a trial in court,

decides how criminals should be punished,
and makes decisions about legal things
8 161 jury noun a group of people in a court of law who

decide if someone is guilty or not
8 97 kidnap verb to take someone away using force, usually to
obtain money in exchange for releasing
them
8 97 kidnapper noun a person who kidnaps someone
8 97 kidnapping noun when someone is kidnapped
8 97 liar noun someone who tells lies

8 97 lie verb to say or write something that is not true in
order to deceive someone
8 97 lying noun the act of saying or writing something that
is not true in order to deceive someone
8 92 make a living phrase to earn enough money to pay for the things
you need
8 97 murder noun the crime of intentionally killing someone
8 97 murder verb to kill someone intentionally and illegally
8 97 murderer noun someone who has committed murder
8 92 pay sth off verb to pay back all of the money that you owe
8 92 put aside savings phrase to keep some of the money that you get or
earn
8 97 rob verb to steal from someone or somewhere, often
using violence
8 97 robber noun someone who steals
8 97 robbery noun the crime of stealing from someone or
somewhere
8 92 savings plural money that you have saved
noun
8 161 sentence verb to give a punishment to someone who has

committed a crime
8 97 shoplift verb to steal things from a shop
8 97 shoplifter noun someone who steals things from a shop
8 97 shoplifting noun stealing things from a shop
8 97 steal verb to secretly take something that does not

belong to you, without intending to return it
8 161 suspect noun someone who may have committed a crime
8 97 theft noun the action or crime of stealing something
8 97 thief noun someone who steals things

8 161 trial noun a legal process to decide if someone is guilty
of a crime
8 161 verdict noun a decision in a court of law saying if
someone is guilty or not
8 161 witness noun someone in a court of law who says what
they have seen and what they know about a
crime
9 162 ache verb If a part of your body aches, it is painful.
9 109 assume verb to think that something is likely to be true,

although you have no proof
9 109 be aware phrase to know about something
9 162 bruise noun a dark area on your skin where you have
been hurt
9 162 bump verb to hurt part of your body by hitting it
against something hard
9 105 care for sb verb to look after someone, especially someone
who is young, old, or ill
9 105 come down with verb to get an illness
sth
9 109 come to the phrase to reach an opinion after considering all the
conclusion facts about something
9 106 cough verb to make air come out of your throat with a
short sound
9 105 cure verb to make someone with an illness healthy
again
9 105 develop verb to start to have something, such as an
illness, problem, or feeling
9 162 dizzy adjective feeling like everything is turning round, so
that you feel ill or as if you might fall
9 109 doubt verb to feel uncertain about something or think
that something is not probable
9 109 estimate verb to guess the cost, size, value, etc of

something
9 106 faint verb to suddenly become unconscious for a short
time, usually falling down onto the floor
9 105 get over sth verb to begin to feel better after being unhappy
or ill
9 105 heal verb If a wound or broken bone heals, it becomes
healthy again, and if something heals it, it
makes it healthy again.
9 162 infection noun a disease in a part of your body that is
caused by bacteria or a virus
9 162 lose phrase to stop being awake and able to think and
consciousness notice things
9 109 make sure (that) phrase to take action so that you are certain that
something happens, is true, etc
9 109 not have any idea phrase to not know and not be able to guess
9 162 pale adjective If your face is pale, it has less colour than
usual because you are ill or frightened.
9 106 pass out verb to become unconscious
9 109 realise verb to notice or understand something that you

did not notice or understand before
9 162 scar noun a permanent mark left on the body from a
cut or other injury
9 106 shiver verb to shake because you are cold or frightened
9 106 sneeze verb When you sneeze, air suddenly comes out
through your nose and mouth.
9 105 strain verb to injure part of your body by using it too
much
9 105 treat verb to give medical care to someone for an
illness or injury
9 109 wonder verb to want to know something or to try to
understand the reason for something
10 121 cope with sth verb to deal successfully with a difficult situation
10 163 credible adjective able to be trusted or believed
10 163 dishonest adjective not honest and likely to lie or do something

illegal
10 163 dissatisfied adjective not pleased or happy with something
10 163 expected adjective If something is expected, you think that it

will happen.
10 163 experienced adjective having skill and knowledge because you
have done something many times
10 163 formal adjective used about clothes, language, and behaviour

that are serious and not friendly or relaxed
10 163 fortunate adjective lucky

10 121 get on with sth verb to continue to do something or experience
something
10 121 give sth up verb to stop doing something before you have
difficult
10 121 go ahead with verb to start to do something
sth
10 163 honest adjective sincere and telling the truth
10 163 illegal adjective not allowed by law

10 163 impatient adjective wanting something to happen as soon as
possible
10 163 impolite adjective not polite
10 118 impossible adjective If an action or event is impossible, it cannot

happen or be done.
10 118 improbable adjective not likely to be true or to happen
10 118 incredible adjective too strange to be believed
10 163 inexperienced adjective without much experience or knowledge of

something
10 163 informal adjective relaxed and friendly
10 163 irregular adjective Irregular actions or events happen with a

different amount of time between each one.
10 118 irrelevant adjective not important in a particular situation
10 163 irresponsible adjective not thinking about the possible bad results
10 163 legal adjective relating to the law or allowed by law
10 121 overcome verb to deal with and control a problem or feeling
10 163 patient adjective having patience

10 163 polite adjective behaving in a way that is not rude and
shows that you do not only think about
yourself
10 163 probable adjective likely to be true or to happen
10 163 regular adjective repeated with the same amount of time or
space between one thing and the next
10 163 responsible adjective showing good judgment and able to be

trusted
10 163 satisfied adjective pleased because you have got what you
wanted, or because something has
happened in the way that you wanted
10 121 tackle verb to try to do something difficult
10 118 unbelievable adjective not probable and difficult to believe
10 163 unexpected adjective Something that is unexpected surprises you

because you did not know it was going to
happen.
10 163 unfortunate adjective unlucky
10 118 unsuccessful adjective not achieving what was wanted or intended
10 121 work on sth verb to do work in order to achieve something

Pronunciation (UK) Example
æmˈbɪʃəs Sheila’s one of those ambitious people

who’s got lots of plans.
ˈærəgənt Shiela's so arrogant about her work.
dɪˈtɜːmɪnd She was really determined, but in a quiet

way.
gɪv ˈʌp Often if we try something new, we give up
after about a week or two because our
brain hasn’t adapted.
hæv ə ˈgəʊ ət You can take time out and have a go at
something you’ve always wanted to do.
ɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ She is an inspiring woman.
kiːp ɪt ˈʌp Maybe you wouldn’t want to keep the

exercise regime up for your whole life, but
it might be fun to do it just for 30 days.
ˈkiːp tuː If you manage to do something new for a

month, you’ll probably keep to it.
ˈlɔɪəl Fred’s been a very loyal member of our
staff,
meɪk ən ˈefət Obviously to do something like learning

the violin you need to make an effort.
ˈmænɪdʒ If you manage to do something new for a

ˈməʊtɪˌveɪtɪd Well, you’ve always been motivated, that’s
for sure.
naɪˈiːv If Shiela thinks she's going to become
team leader this quickly, she’s really
naive!
ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk Fred’s always optimistic, even when he
comes across problems in his work.
ˈpæʃənət Fred’s passionate about alternative
energies.
rɪˈspektɪd She’s a respected physicist.
ˌselfˈkɒnfɪdənt Fred’s self-confident, so he is never afraid

to work independently.
ˈsensɪtɪv Shiela's incredibly sensitive to criticism.
ˈstʌbən You’ve always been motivated, that’s for

sure. And stubborn.
səkˈsesfəli They’re all about half-way through the

course and they’ve done it successfully so
far.
traɪ ˈaʊt The idea is that you try out something
new.
wɜːk ˈaʊt If you’re successful it’s great but if it
doesn’t work out it doesn’t matter too
much.
ət ˈrɪsk In the UK, large blue butterflies are at risk
and are protected.
əˈtæk The tiger attacked and killed Markov.
buːt The tiger dragged Markov into the forest

and ate him, leaving only his boots.
kɑːnt get ˈəʊvə I couldn’t get over just how strong these
animals are.
ˈkriːtʃə Imagine a creature that’s as active as a
cat and has the weight of an industrial
refrigerator.
ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd In North America, red wolves are
considered an endangered species.
ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt Humans and tigers hunt the same

animals and share the same environment.
ɪkˈstɪŋkt The New Zealand moa bird has been

extinct for about six hundred years.
ˈfɒrɪst While Markov was away hunting, the
tiger found its way to his hut in the forest.
get ə bɪt ˌkærid əˈweɪ We all got a bit carried away and decided
a direct approach would be the best one.
get əˈkrɒs tuː I can’t get across to my son the

importance of doing well at school.
get əˈweɪ I can’t wait to get away.
get ˈdaʊn My son just won’t listen and it’s getting
me down.
get ˈhəʊld əv The boat was sinking, but we all managed
to gethold of a life-jacket.
get ɪntə ˈtrʌbll Actually, I got into a bit of trouble once.
get ɪnˈvɒlvd Now the club is much more interesting

and lots of new people have got involved.
get ɒn sʌmwʌn ˈnɜːvz My son’s really getting on my nerves at

the moment.
get ˈəʊvə They were exhausted and hungry, but
after some food and sleep they soon got
over the experience.
get ˈrɪd əv We tried to work out a way to get rid of
the man running the club.
get sʌmwʌnz əˈtenʃən She ran out on the road to get the
policeman’s attention.
get ˌstreɪt tə ðə ˈpɔɪnt Look, I’ll get straight to the point. I think
the social club’s getting a bit boring and
we need some fresh ideas.
get ˌswept əˈweɪ The boat got swept away by the wave.
get ðə ˈfiːlɪŋ I got the feeling I was being pulled out to
sea.
get ˈθruː My son got through his exams very easily
last year without studying.
ˈget tə I’ve always wanted to learn how to surf
and I’ll finally get to do it.
ˈhæbɪtæt It’s possible to find many Chinese
alligators in zoos and research centres,
but there are fewer living in their natural
habitat.
hʌnt While Markov was away hunting, the

tiger found its way to his hut in the forest
and broke in through the door.
hʌt While Markov was away hunting, the
kɪl The tiger attacked and killed Markov.
ˈmætrəs The tiger took Markov’s mattress outside.
ˈnætʃərəl It’s possible to find many Chinese

habitat.
nɒt get ˈeniweə They felt like they weren't getting

anywhere.
prəˈtektɪd In the UK, large blue butterflies are at risk
and are protected.
reə In Australia, just over 20 per cent of the
native plants are considered rare and
need to be conserved.
ʃuːt The hunter shot the tiger and wounded it.
ˈspiːʃiːz In North America, red wolves are

ˈtaɪgə The hunter shot the tiger and wounded it.
wuːnd The hunter shot the tiger and wounded it.
əˈbɪlɪti She definitely has the ability to become a

brilliant actor.
ˈeɪbll She's a very able student.
ˈæθliːt Most of Kenya’s best athletes are from the
Kalenjin tribe.
æθˈletɪk His teacher noticed his athletic skills.
æθˈletɪks I know you like athletics, but do you ever

take part in competitions?
əˈwɔːd Referee Eno Koskinen gave Rodriguez a
red card and awarded a penalty kick to
Chelsea.
ˈbrɪliəns We admired his brilliance at art.
ˈbrɪliənt Without a doubt, there are people who
are brilliant at certain things.
ˈtʃæmpiən He was a champion cross-country skier.
ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp After only eight months of training,

Thomas won the world championships.
tʃɪə The spectators cheered Rodriguez as he
left the pitch.
kəmˈpiːt Sportspeople don't always get paid a lot
to compete.
ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən There are six runners in the competition.
kəmˈpetɪtɪv Sports like handball are very competitive.
kəmˈpetɪtə He beat his closest competitor by forty

seconds.
ɪkˈsepʃənəl Those who became exceptional musicians

practised about two thousand hours more
than those who only did well.
liːd During that race, he led from the start.
ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ When you look at all the people who are

outstanding at what they do, all you see is
natural ability.
pəˈfɔːm Mäntyranta had about 65% more red
blood cells than the normal adult male
and that’s why he performed so well.
pəˈfɔːməns She gave her best ever performance at the
Olympic Games.
pəˈfɔːmə The best performers all train really hard.
pɪtʃ The spectators cheered Rodriguez as he

left the pitch.
pəˈtenʃəl He has lots of potential to succeed in his
career.
prəˈfeʃən For most people, sport is a hobby, not a

profession.
prəˈfeʃənəl Professional baseball players often have
remarkable eyesight.
ˌrefəˈriː Referee Eno Koskinen gave Rodriguez a
Chelsea.
ˌreprɪˈzent Jack Taylor will once again represent
Australia at next year’s Olympics.
skɪld It takes a lot of practice to become really
skilled.
spekˈteɪtə The spectators weren’t at all happy with
the decision and cheered Rodriguez as he
left the pitch.
səkˈsesfəl Michael Johnson is one of the most
successful professional athletes of all time.
ˈtælənt She’s got a real talent for drawing.

ˈtæləntɪd He’s very talented at playing the guitar.
treɪn Louise doesn't have to train hard because

she's so talented.
ˈtreɪnə My trainer made me run 10 kilometres.

ˈtreɪnɪŋ It was Johnson's ability to focus and his
dedication to training that made him so
exceptional.
ˈvɪktə Who will be the victor today?
vɪkˈtɔːriəs They welcomed the victorious champion

home.
ˈvɪktəri Thomas achieved a great victory.
ˌwɜːld ˈrekɔːd Taylor already holds the world record for
the 400m.
əˈfekt Getting richer doesn’t actually affect how
happy you are.
ˈɑːdjuəs He described his time at school as
‘arduous’.
æz ə rɪˈzʌlt əv They measured how happy people are as
a result of winning the lottery.
ˈɔːkwəd I'm in a really awkward situation.
kɔːz The idea that winning a lot of money
causes misery is actually a myth.
ˈtʃælɪndʒ Giving a presentation in front of 50
people really challenged me.
ˈdelɪkət It’s a very delicate subject and I’m not
sure what to say exactly.
dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ My final exams at university were really
demanding.
ɪˈfekt Getting married has had a positive effect
on him.
ˈgruːəlɪŋ Jackie Chan’s training was gruelling.
hæv ən ɪˈfekt ɒn Suddenly having a lot of money is just as

likely to have a positive effect on you as a
negative effect.
ˈɪnfluəns Does suddenly having a lot of money
really influence people’s behaviour?
ˈɪnfluəns Winning doesn’t usually have a negative
influence on people.
ˈliːd tuː Of course people like to believe that
winning money leads to disaster.
ˈpʌnɪʃɪŋ The training was punishing.

rɪˈzʌlt ɪn Spending money on experiences usually
results longer-term happiness.
ˈrɪgərəs Those lucky enough to be selected go
through rigorous training.
ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd I thought connecting my new printer to

my computer would be easy but actually
it’s not straightforward at all.
stretʃ Learning a programming language really
stretched me.
strɪkt Discipline was very strict.
ˈstrʌgll I'm finding it a struggle to get my work

done.
ˈtestɪŋ Teaching a class on my own for the first
time was a very testing experience.
tʌf Teachers could be quite tough.

ˈtrɪki They had to resolve a tricky situation.
ədˈventʃərəs People who expect the best are generally
likely to be ambitious and adventurous.
æmˈbɪʃəs People who expect the best are generally

ˌkɑːbən ˈfʊtprɪnt We’re going to change our energy supply

to solar energy to reduce our carbon
footprint.
ˈkɔːʃəs People who expect the worst are likely to
be more cautious.
ˈklaɪmɪt ˌtʃeɪndʒ Most scientists agree that irregular
weather patterns are evidence of global
warming and climate change.
kəmˈpetɪtɪv My sister is very competitive - she wants
to be the best at everything.
ˈkrɪtɪkəl Some of my family say I’m too critical and
I only see the bad things in them.
dɪˈsɔːɡənaɪzd My brother Nick is very disorganised – his
desk is a mess and he can never find
anything.
ˌiːkəlɒdʒɪkəl ˈɪmpækt When the steam engine was invented, not
many would have thought about the
ecological impact of burning so much
coal.
ɪnˌvaɪərənˌmentəli Travelling by train is slower but it’s far
ˈfrendli more environmentally-friendly than going
by plane.
ˌfrædʒaɪl ɪn If there is an oil spill from a ship, it will
ˈvaɪrənmənt damage the fragile marine environment
in this bay.
ˌgləʊbəl ˈwɔːmɪŋ Most scientists agree that irregular
ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsɪbll I like my other cousin, Becky, but she can
be quite irresponsible.
ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk Most people are optimistic about their
own strengths and abilities.
ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪk We are much more optimistic than
realistic and frequently imagine things
will turn out better than they actually do.
rɪˈlaɪəbll We should try to find reliable charities

and make an effort to help poorer
countries.
rɪˈspɒnsɪbll We need someone responsible for this job.
ˌrʌf ˈweðə Our boat trip was cancelled due to rough

weather.
ˌsəʊlər ˈenədʒi We’re going to change our energy supply
footprint.
ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk My grandmother is a very sympathetic
person – you can go to her if you’re in
trouble and she’ll always listen and make
you feel better.
ðiː ˌɜːθs ˈætməsfɪə The factories on the outskirts of town

burn their waste and release toxic gases
into the Earth's atmosphere.
ˈθɔːtfəl My cousin is very thoughtful and always
wants to help people.
ˈθɔːtləs It was a thoughtless comment and he
immediately felt sorry he’d said it.
ˌʌnkəmˈpetɪtɪv Don't pick me for your team - I'm
completely uncompetitive.
ʌnˈkrɪtɪkəl The report was very uncritical and its
recommendations were limited.
ˌʌnrɪəˈlɪstɪk Optimism can be unrealistic and lead to
us taking risks.
ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbll Becky’s terribly unreliable. If you arrange
to meet her somewhere she’ll probably be
late or she won’t even show up.
ˌʌnsɪmpəˈθetɪk I hurt my leg but my friends were very

unsympathetic.
ˌwelˈɔːɡənaɪzd My sister Vera is a very well-organised
person.
əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ All around the bay there are astonishing
islands made of limestone.
biː ˈlɒst Face-to-face contact has been lost in this
store.
ˈbreθˌteɪkɪŋ Some of the islands are really quite
breathtaking.
kənˈstrʌkʃən The whole island is like a museum of
breathtaking wooden constructions.
dɪˈklaɪn There has been a gradual decline in
student numbers.
dɪˈklaɪn The number of minority languages is
declining.
ˈdi:kriːs There’s an obvious decrease in reading
newspapers.
dɪˈkriːs The number of different English dialects is
slowly decreasing.
dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt My relationship with my boss began to
deteriorate.
dɪˌtɪəriəˈreɪʃən In the past few years I’ve noticed there’s
been a deterioration in service in this
store.
daɪ ˈaʊt Many languages are in danger of dying
out.
ˌdɪsəˈpɪə The ship disappeared at sea.
ˌdɪsəˈpɪərəns You can see the disappearance of smaller

languages all the time.
drəˈmætɪk Ha Long Bay is dramatic and beautiful.
ɪgˈzɒtɪk Hanoi is a busy city, but there are lots of

more exotic places you can escape to in
Vietnam.
ˈfiːtʃə The most amazing feature you can see
here is the nearby volcano.
ˈhaɪkɪŋ If you would like to go hiking, there are
trails of different levels of difficulty.
ɪmˈpresɪv The volcano really is quite impressive.
ɪnˈkriːs The number of bilingual children has

increased over the last 50 years.
ˈɪnkriːs There has been a steady increase in world
literacy.
ˈlɒbi High tea is served every afternoon
between 2.00 pm and 4.00 pm in the
lobby opposite reception.
ˈmemərəbll Going to Russia was the most memorable
holiday I’ve ever had.
ˈaʊtskɜːts There are waterfalls on the outskirts of

the city.
ˌprezəˈveɪʃən The survival of languages means the
preservation of cultures.
prɪˈzɜːv Educating children may help to preserve a

language.
rɪˈmɑːkəbll For some history and some really
remarkable scenery, Uruapan is a good
choice.
rɪˈvaɪvəl The language wasn't heard on the island
for years before its revival began.
rɪˈvaɪv I wish they'd revive the tradition of

chatting with customers.
ˈsetɪŋ In many ways it’s the perfect setting for a
house.
ˈstjuːdiəʊ We recommend a visit to the studio where

the artist worked.
ˈstʌnɪŋ The whole island is like a museum of
stunning wooden constructions.
suːˈpɜːb We loved Vietnam – the people were great
and the food was superb.
ˈtɜːmɪnəl Remember to tell your taxi driver which
terminal your flight’s leaving from.
ˈterəs You can dine in the open air on our

terrace.
ˈaʊtskɜːts There are waterfalls on the outskirts of
the city.
jʊˈniːk If you want to see something original and
unique, you should go to Kizhi Island in
Russia.
ˈvenjuː We’re both a hotel and a conference
venue.
ˈeə pəˌluːʃən This is a 100% sustainable city – it uses
zero energy and there’s no air pollution.
ˈætɪk There’s a big attic in my cottage.
ˈbeɪsmənt I was putting up some shelves in the

basement of my house.
ˈbrɔːdkɑːst Any big international sports event is
broadcast live all around the world.
ˈbʌŋgələʊ They live in a bungalow.
ˈkæptʃə As she walked through the front door, her

look of complete surprise was captured on
film.
kɑːst The film had a small cast.
ˈselə We store our potatoes in the cellar.
ˈtʃɪmni The house has very tall chimneys.
ˈkɒtɪdʒ There’s a big attic in my cottage.

kʌt He appeared in only one short scene of the
film, but that was cut after filming
finished.
dɪˈtætʃt It would be good to live in a nice detached
house instead of my flat!
ˈedɪtə After filming, the editor began the work of
choosing the best shots and putting
together the film.
ˈepɪsəʊd The first episode of the series is on
Thursday.
fens We had had our fence painted red.
ˌləʊkəl ˈrezɪdənts The city uses technology to improve the

quality of life of the local residents.
ˈpɑːkɪŋ ˌspeɪs The system tells drivers where they can
find a free parking space.
ˈpæsɪdʒ We walked through the passage to the
next street.
prɪˈzentə He's a presenter on children's TV.
ˌpʌblɪk ˈtrænspɔːt To use the public transport system you

just need a single card.
ˌkwɒlɪti əv ˈlaɪf The city uses technology to improve the

rɪˈliːs The first Star Wars film was released in
1977.
ˌrezɪdenʃəl ˈeəriəz From all the residential areas there’s a
fifteen-minute walk across the park to get
to work.
skrɪpt It’s a very well-written film with a great
script.
ˌsemidɪˈtætʃt They live in a semi-detached house.
ˈsɪəriːz The longest-running science fiction TV

series is the British production Doctor
Who.
ʃɒt The film opens with a long shot of the
main character walking along the edge of
a cliff.
ˈsaʊndtræk I loved everything about the film except
for the soundtrack – too much jazz for my
taste.
ˈterəs We have some plants on our terrace.
ˌterəst ˈhaʊs The railway workers lived in terraced

houses.
ˈtræfɪk kənˌdʒestʃən Charging people to drive into the city cuts
down traffic congestion and pollution.
ˌɜːbən dɪˈveləpmənt Urban development is an important

aspect of people's lives.
əˈkjuːz əv The trial of Rebecca Rivers, who was
accused of theft, is finally over.
əˈrest The thieves were seen on CCTV and two
suspects were arrested yesterday.
əˌwɔːd ə ˈgrɑːnt The university has decided to award her a
grant of £5,000 for her postgraduate
study.
breɪk ˈɪntuː Thieves broke into a jeweller’s shop and
stole £5,000 worth of jewellery and
watches.
braɪb The doorkeeper asked us for a bribe.
ˈbraɪbəri There was a real problem with bribery

and corruption in local government.
ˈbʌdʒɪt 57% of households inthe USA don’t have

any kind of budget.
ˈbɜːglə The burglar didn’t realise there was a cat
at home.
ˈbɜːgləri There have been a lot of burglaries in our
neighbourhood of late.
ˈbɜːgll Sarah's flat was burgled.
tʃiːt She’s a cheat and is always copying my

ideas and work.
tʃiːt He cheated in the exam.
tʃiːtɪŋ There was a lot of cheating in the exam.
kɔːt The men will appear in court on

Wednesday.
ˌdebɪt ən əˈkaʊnt Every month, the bank debits my account

with about £15 in fees.
det The UK population has a total credit card
debt as high as £80 billion.
dəʊˌneɪt tuː ə ˈtʃærɪti Why don’t you donate the money to a
charity like Save the Children?
dəʊˈneɪʃən In Australia, there has been a 46%

increase in online donations made to
charities.
ˌfaɪnæns ə ˈprɒdʒekt Local businesses agreed to finance a
project to increase the number of trees in
the city’s parks.
ˌgɪv ˈevɪdəns Around 50 witnesses were called to give
evidence.
ˈgɪlti The jury gave a verdict of guilty.
ˈɪnkʌm On average, households in the UK manage
to save just under 8% of their annual
income.
ˈɪntrəst ˌreɪt Half of Australians don’t know the
interest rate on their credit card.
ɪnˈvestmənt A survey in the USA showed that only 53%
of people understand how to make an
investment.
dʒʌdʒ The judge sentenced Ms. Rivers to five
years in prison.
ˈdʒʊəri The jury gave a verdict of guilty.
ˈkɪdnæp The racehorse was kidnapped.
ˈkɪdnæpə The kidnapper brought back the baby

when it started crying.
ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ There have been several kidnappings in
the city.
laɪə She called me a liar.
laɪ He lied about his qualifications.
ˈlaɪɪŋ They accused him of lying.
ˌmeɪk ə ˈlɪvɪŋ I don’t know how he manages to make a

living from his café.
ˈmɜːdə He was accused of murder.
ˈmɜːdə It's a horrible prison where the prisoners

murder one another.
ˈmɜːdərə The main suspect was not the murderer
but someone else.
peɪ ˈɒf 85% of students in England will never
fully pay off their student loans.
ˌpʊt əsaɪd ˈseɪvɪŋz Since she started work, she hasn’t put
aside any savings.
rɒb They tried to rob a bank.
ˈrɒbə The police caught the robbers.

ˈrɒbəri They were both probably involved in the
robbery.
ˈseɪvɪŋz You can make savings of about £69,500
over a lifetime by taking a packed lunch
to work.
ˈsentəns The judge sentenced Ms. Rivers to five
years in prison.
ˈʃɒplɪft If you shoplift, you will get caught
eventually.
ˈʃɒpˌlɪftɪŋ The shop assistant looks out for
shoplifters.
ˈʃɒpˌlɪftɪŋ It was Lisa's first experience of
shoplifting.
stiːl Thieves broke into a jeweller’s shop and
watches.
ˈsʌspekt The thieves were seen on CCTV and two
θeft The trial of Rebecca Rivers, who was
θiːf The thief managed to escape.
traɪəl The trial of Rebecca Rivers, who was
ˈvɜːdɪkt The jury gave a verdict of guilty.
ˈwɪtnəs Around 50 witnesses were called to give

evidence.
eɪk My face was very pale and my head was

aching.
əˈsjuːm He assumed that Rodriguez would be
dying to tell his story.
biː əˈweə He was aware that he might not be able
to finish the film.
bruːz There’s quite a large bruise on my
forehead.
bʌmp Last night I bumped my head against the
kitchen cupboard door.
ˈkeə fɔː They think a computer tablet will help to
care for people.
kʌm ˈdaʊn wɪð I feel terrible. I’ve come down with the flu.
ˌkʌm tə ðə kənˈkluːʒən The director had come to the conclusion

that this really was a story worth telling.
kɒf I was coughing and sneezing all day.
kjʊə This simple pill can cure cancer.
dɪˈveləp People who eat too much fatty food are

likely to develop heart disease.
ˈdɪzi I felt really dizzy.
daʊt Most people doubted that he could be a

superstar in one country when no one else
had heard of him.
ˈestɪmeɪt People estimated he’d sold about 1.5
million records in South Africa.
feɪnt I think I’m going to faint.
get ˈəʊvə I don’t want to go out yet. I’m still getting

over a heavy cold.
hiːl The substance can be used to heal
wounds.
ɪnˈfekʃən The doctor said my illness was probably

just an infection.
ˌluːz ˈkɒnʃəsnəs I collapsed on the ground and lost
consciousness.
meɪk ˈʃɔː He wanted to make sure that Rodriguez
really was that popular in South Africa.
nɒt hæv ˌeni aɪˈdɪə He didn’t have any idea who the men
were.
peɪl My face was very pale and my head was
aching.
pɑːs ˈaʊt I thought I was going to pass out, but I
managed to crawl into bed.
ˈrɪəlaɪz He realised that Rodriguez’s story was the
one to tell.
skɑː I didn’t cut myself badly, so I won’t have a
scar.
ˈʃɪvə I felt dizzy and I started to shiver.
sniːz I've got a bad cough and I sneeze a lot.
streɪn I can’t stand up for very long, because I’ve

strained my back.
triːt His doctor treated his throat infection
with antibiotics and that helped.
ˈwʌndə He wondered why they’d come to see him.
ˈkəʊp wɪð She coped well with the primitive living

conditions.
ˈkred.ɪ.bll I don't think his explanation is credible.
dɪˈsɒnɪst Alex is a bit dishonest.
ˌdɪsˈsætɪsfaɪd My friend recommended the hotel but I

was very dissatisfied.
ɪkˈspektɪd He discovered that his new job was even
better than expected.
ɪkˈspɪəriənst William was an experienced and
responsible employee with regular
working hours.
ˈfɔːməl William explained in a formal and polite
manner that he was not satisfied with his
situation.
ˈfɔːtʃənət William felt like a very fortunate man.
get ˈɒn wɪð Although she got on with her life, she
never forgot her dream.
gɪv ˈʌp She had to give up the swim after 29
hours.
gəʊ əˈhed wɪð She felt the time was right to go ahead
with an application to the Peace Corps.
ˈɒnɪst William was happy that he had been

honest with himself and followed his
heart.
ɪˈliːgəl The police discovered her illegal use of
company funds.
ɪmˈpeɪʃənt She’s very good with young children, but
she can get a bit impatient with
teenagers.
ˌɪmpəlˈaɪt He left without saying goodbye – that’s
very impolite.
ɪmˈpɒsɪbll It seems impossible that Robertson didn’t
know in advance what was going to
happen.
ɪmˈprɒbəbll The similarities between Robertson’s
work and the Titanic disaster are really
improbable.
ɪnˈkredɪbll The incredible thing is that Robertson’s
The Wreck of the Titan was published 14
years before the Titanic was even built.
ˌɪnɪkˈspɪəriənst Sally was still quite inexperienced.
ɪnˈfɔːməl Sally got some informal advice from her

old teacher at college.
ɪˈregjələ She was dissatisfied with her job,
especially the irregular hours.
ɪˈrelɪvənt These details are irrelevant to the story.
ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsɪbll It was irresponsible of Karen to leave the

documents in an unlocked car.
ˈliːgəl William was working as a legal adviser.
ˌəʊvəˈkʌm She had to overcome the negative attitude

of her all-male classmates.
ˈpeɪʃənt William was not a patient man.
pəˈlaɪt William explained in a formal and polite
situation.
ˈprɒb.ə.bll It's probable that he'll lose his job.
ˈregjʊlə William was an experienced and
working hours.
rɪˈspɒnsɪbll William was an experienced and
working hours.
ˈsætɪsfaɪd William explained in a formal and polite
situation.
ˈtækll She decided to tackle this challenging
swim.
ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbll Some of the coincidences in the story are
unbelievable.
ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd When my grandmother left me her
jewellery, it was completeley unexpected.
ʌnˈfɔːtʃənət I was unfortunate because the topic I

revised didn't come up in the exam.
ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl He wrote a rather unsuccessful book.
ˈwɜːk ɒn My grammar’s quite good – I just need to

work on my pronunciation.
Upper-Intermediate wordlist
ENGLISH PoS Definition Pronunciation (UK)
ability noun the physical or mental skill or qualities that əˈbɪlɪti

you need to do something
able adjective clever or good at doing something ˈeɪbll
accuse sb of sth verb to say that someone has done something əˈkjuːz əv
bad
ache verb If a part of your body aches, it is painful. eɪk
adventurous adjective willing to try new and often difficult things ədˈventʃərəs
affect verb to influence someone or something, or əˈfekt

cause them to change
air pollution phrase harmful substances in the air ˈeə pəˌluːʃən
ambitious adjective wanting to be successful or powerful æmˈbɪʃəs
ambitious adjective wanting to be successful or powerful æmˈbɪʃəs
arduous adjective needing a lot of effort to do ˈɑːdjuəs
arrest verb If the police arrest someone, they take them əˈrest
away to ask them about a crime which they
might have committed.
arrogant adjective believing that you are better or more ˈærəgənt
important than other people
as a result of phrase because of æz ə rɪˈzʌlt əv
assume verb to think that something is likely to be true, əˈsjuːm

although you have no proof
astonishing adjective very surprising əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ
at risk phrase in a situation where something bad is likely ət ˈrɪsk

to happen
athlete noun someone who is very good at a sport and ˈæθliːt
who competes with others in organised
events
athletic adjective relating to athletes or to the sport of æθˈletɪk
athletics
athletics noun the sports which include running, jumping, æθˈletɪks
and throwing
attack verb to use violence to hurt or damage someone əˈtæk
or something
attic noun a room at the top of a house under the roof ˈætɪk
award verb to officially give someone something such as əˈwɔːd

a prize or an amount of money
award a grant phrase to give someone a sum of money so that əˌwɔːd ə ˈgrɑːnt
they can do something
awkward adjective difficult or causing problems ˈɔːkwəd

basement noun a room or set of rooms that is below ground ˈbeɪsmənt
level in a building
be aware phrase to know about something biː əˈweə
be lost phrase If something good is lost, it stops happening biː ˈlɒst

or existing.
boot noun a strong shoe that covers your foot and part buːt
of your leg
break into sth verb to get into a building by force, usually to breɪk ˈɪntuː
steal something
breathtaking adjective very beautiful or surprising ˈbreθˌteɪkɪŋ
bribe noun money or a present given to someone so braɪb

that they will do something for you, usually
something dishonest
bribery noun when someone is offered money or a ˈbraɪbəri
present so that they will do something,
usually something dishonest
brilliance noun great skill or intelligence ˈbrɪliəns
brilliant adjective very good ˈbrɪliənt
broadcast verb to send out a programme on television or ˈbrɔːdkɑːst

radio
bruise noun a dark area on your skin where you have bruːz
been hurt
budget noun a plan that shows how much money you ˈbʌdʒɪt
have and how you will spend it
bump verb to hurt part of your body by hitting it bʌmp
against something hard
bungalow noun a house that has all its rooms on the ground ˈbʌŋgələʊ
floor
burglar noun someone who gets into buildings illegally ˈbɜːglə
and steals things
burglary noun when someone gets into a building illegally ˈbɜːgləri
and steals things
burgle verb to get into a building illegally and steal ˈbɜːgll
things
can't get over sth phrase to be very shocked or surprised about kɑːnt get ˈəʊvə
something
capture verb to show or describe something successfully ˈkæptʃə
using words or pictures
carbon footprint noun Someone's carbon footprint is a ˌkɑːbən ˈfʊtprɪnt

measurement of the amount of carbon
dioxide that their activities produce.
care for sb verb to look after someone, especially someone ˈkeə fɔː
who is young, old, or ill
cast noun all the actors in a film or play kɑːst
cause verb to make something happen kɔːz
cautious adjective taking care to avoid risks or danger ˈkɔːʃəs
cellar noun a room under the floor of a building ˈselə

challenge verb to test your ability or determination ˈtʃælɪndʒ
champion noun a person, animal, or team that wins a ˈtʃæmpiən

competition
championship noun a competition to find the best team or player ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp
in a particular game or sport
cheat noun someone who cheats tʃiːt
cheat verb to behave in a way that is not honest or fair tʃiːt

something
cheating noun behaving in a way that is not honest or fair tʃiːtɪŋ
something
cheer verb to shout loudly in order to show your tʃɪə
approval or to encourage someone
chimney noun a wide pipe that allows smoke from a fire to ˈtʃɪmni
go out through the roof
climate change noun the way the Earth's weather is changing ˈklaɪmɪt ˌtʃeɪndʒ
come down with verb to get an illness kʌm ˈdaʊn wɪð

sth
come to the phrase to reach an opinion after considering all the ˌkʌm tə ðə kənˈkluːʒən
conclusion facts about something
compete verb to take part in a race or competition kəmˈpiːt
competition noun an organised event in which people try to ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən

win a prize by being the best, fastest, etc
competitive adjective involving competition kəmˈpetɪtɪv
competitive adjective wanting to win or to be more successful kəmˈpetɪtɪv

than other people
competitor noun a person, team, or company that is kəmˈpetɪtə
competing with others
construction noun something large that is built kənˈstrʌkʃən

cope with sth verb to deal successfully with a difficult situation ˈkəʊp wɪð
cottage noun a small house, usually in the countryside ˈkɒtɪdʒ

cough verb to make air come out of your throat with a kɒf
short sound
court noun the place where a judge decides whether kɔːt
someone is guilty of a crime
creature noun anything that lives but is not a plant ˈkriːtʃə
credible adjective able to be trusted or believed ˈkred.ɪ.bll
critical adjective saying that someone or something is bad or ˈkrɪtɪkəl

wrong
cure verb to make someone with an illness healthy kjʊə
again
cut verb to remove part of a film or piece of writing kʌt
debit an account phrase to take money out of a bank account ˌdebɪt ən əˈkaʊnt
debt noun an amount of money that you owe someone det
decline noun when something becomes less in amount, dɪˈklaɪn

importance, quality, or strength
decline verb to become less in amount, importance, dɪˈklaɪn
quality, or strength
decrease noun when something becomes less ˈdi:kriːs
decrease verb to become less, or to make something dɪˈkriːs

become less
delicate adjective needing to be dealt with very carefully ˈdelɪkət
demanding adjective needing a lot of your time, attention, or dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ

effort
detached adjective A detached building is not joined to another dɪˈtætʃt
building.
deteriorate verb to become worse dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt
deterioration noun the fact of becoming worse dɪˌtɪəriəˈreɪʃən
determined adjective wanting to do something very much, and not dɪˈtɜːmɪnd

letting anyone stop you
develop verb to start to have something, such as an dɪˈveləp
illness, problem, or feeling
die out verb to stop existing daɪ ˈaʊt
disappear verb to stop existing or to become impossible to ˌdɪsəˈpɪə

see
disappearance noun when something stops existing or becomes ˌdɪsəˈpɪərəns
impossible to see
dishonest adjective not honest and likely to lie or do something dɪˈsɒnɪst
illegal
disorganised adjective not good at planning or organising things dɪˈsɔːɡənaɪzd
dissatisfied adjective not pleased or happy with something ˌdɪsˈsætɪsfaɪd
dizzy adjective feeling like everything is turning round, so ˈdɪzi

that you feel ill or as if you might fall
donate to a phrase to give money to an organisation that gives dəʊˌneɪt tuː ə ˈtʃærɪti
charity money, food, or help to people who need it
donation noun when money or goods are given to help a dəʊˈneɪʃən

person or organisation
doubt verb to feel uncertain about something or think daʊt

that something is not probable
dramatic adjective exciting and impressive drəˈmætɪk
ecological impact phrase the effect that something has on the ˌiːkəlɒdʒɪkəl ˈɪmpækt
environment
editor noun someone whose job is to prepare text, film, ˈedɪtə

etc by deciding what to include and making
mistakes correct
effect noun a change, reaction, or result that is caused ɪˈfekt
by something
endangered adj Endangered plants and animals may soon ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd
not exist because there are very few now
alive.
environment noun the air, land and water where people, ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt
animals and plants live
environmentally adjective not damaging the environment ɪnˌvaɪərənˌmentəli

friendly ˈfrendli
episode noun one programme of a series shown on ˈepɪsəʊd

television
estimate verb to guess the cost, size, value, etc of ˈestɪmeɪt
something
exceptional adjective extremely good ɪkˈsepʃənəl
exotic adjective unusual, interesting, and often foreign ɪgˈzɒtɪk
expected adjective If something is expected, you think that it ɪkˈspektɪd

will happen.
experienced adjective having skill and knowledge because you ɪkˈspɪəriənst
have done something many times
extinct adjective If a type of animal is extinct, it does not now ɪkˈstɪŋkt
exist.
faint verb to suddenly become unconscious for a short feɪnt

time, usually falling down onto the floor
feature noun a typical quality, or important part of ˈfiːtʃə

something
fence noun a wood, wire, or metal structure that divides fens
or goes around an area
finance a project phrase to provide the money needed to do a ˌfaɪnæns ə ˈprɒdʒekt
particular piece of work
forest noun a large area of trees growing closely ˈfɒrɪst

together
formal adjective used about clothes, language, and behaviour ˈfɔːməl

that are serious and not friendly or relaxed
fortunate adjective lucky ˈfɔːtʃənət

fragile phrase the air, land and water where people, ˌfrædʒaɪl ɪn
environment animals and plants live and which is very ˈvaɪrənmənt
easy to damage
get a bit carried phrase to be so excited about something that you get ə bɪt ˌkærid əˈweɪ
away do not control what you say or do
get away verb to go somewhere, especially for a holiday get əˈweɪ

get hold of sth phrase to start holding something or someone get ˈhəʊld əv
get into trouble phrase to be in a difficult or dangerous situation get ɪntə ˈtrʌbll
get involved phrase to do things and be part of an activity or get ɪnˈvɒlvd

event
get on sb's nerves phrase to annoy someone a lot get ɒn sʌmwʌn ˈnɜːvz
get on with sth verb to continue to do something or experience get ˈɒn wɪð
something
get over sth verb to begin to feel better after being unhappy get ˈəʊvə
or ill
get over sth verb to begin to feel better after being unhappy get ˈəʊvə
or ill
get rid of sb phrase to make someone leave get ˈrɪd əv
get sb down verb to make someone feel unhappy get ˈdaʊn
get sb's attention phrase to make someone notice you get sʌmwʌnz əˈtenʃən
get sth across to verb to successfully communicate information to get əˈkrɒs tuː
sb other people
get straight to the phrase to say what you want to say without talking get ˌstreɪt tə ðə ˈpɔɪnt
point about anything else first
get swept away phrase to be carried out to sea by a wave get ˌswept əˈweɪ
get the feeling phrase to think that something may be true get ðə ˈfiːlɪŋ
get through sth verb to deal with a difficult experience get ˈθruː
successfully
get to do sth verb to have an opportunity to do something ˈget tə
give evidence phrase to give information and answer questions in ˌgɪv ˈevɪdəns
a court of law
give sth up verb to stop doing something before you have gɪv ˈʌp
difficult
give sth up verb to stop doing something before you have gɪv ˈʌp
difficult
global warming noun when the air around the world becomes ˌgləʊbəl ˈwɔːmɪŋ
warmer because of pollution
go ahead with sth verb to start to do something gəʊ əˈhed wɪð
gruelling adjective Gruelling activities are very difficult and ˈgruːəlɪŋ

make you very tired.
guilty adjective having broken a law ˈgɪlti
habitat noun the natural environment of an animal or ˈhæbɪtæt
plant
have a go at phrase to do something to see if you like it or if you hæv ə ˈgəʊ ət

can do it
have an phrase to cause a change, reaction or result hæv ən ɪˈfekt ɒn

(positive/negativ
e) effect on
heal verb If a wound or broken bone heals, it becomes hiːl
healthy again, and if something heals it, it
makes it healthy again.
hiking noun the activity of walking in the countryside ˈhaɪkɪŋ
honest adjective sincere and telling the truth ˈɒnɪst
hunt verb to chase and kill wild animals hʌnt
hut noun a small, simple building, often made of wood hʌt
illegal adjective not allowed by law ɪˈliːgəl

impatient adjective wanting something to happen as soon as ɪmˈpeɪʃənt
possible
impolite adjective not polite ˌɪmpəlˈaɪt
impossible adjective If an action or event is impossible, it cannot ɪmˈpɒsɪbll

happen or be done.
impressive adjective Someone or something that is impressive ɪmˈpresɪv

makes you admire and respect them.
improbable adjective not likely to be true or to happen ɪmˈprɒbəbll
income noun money that you earn by working, investing, ˈɪnkʌm

or producing goods
increase verb to get bigger or to make something bigger in ɪnˈkriːs

size or amount
increase noun when the number, size, or amount of ˈɪnkriːs
something gets bigger
incredible adjective too strange to be believed ɪnˈkredɪbll
inexperienced adjective without much experience or knowledge of ˌɪnɪkˈspɪəriənst

something
infection noun a disease in a part of your body that is ɪnˈfekʃən
caused by bacteria or a virus
influence verb to affect or change how someone or ˈɪnfluəns
something develops, behaves, or thinks
influence noun the power to affect how someone thinks or ˈɪnfluəns
behaves, or how something develops
informal adjective relaxed and friendly ɪnˈfɔːməl
inspiring adjective giving you new ideas and making you feel ɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ
you want to do something
interest rate noun the per cent of an amount of money which is ˈɪntrəst ˌreɪt
charged or paid by a bank or other financial
company
investment noun the money that you put in a bank, business, ɪnˈvestmənt
etc in order to make a profit
irregular adjective Irregular actions or events happen with a ɪˈregjələ
different amount of time between each one.
irrelevant adjective not important in a particular situation ɪˈrelɪvənt
irresponsible adjective not thinking about the possible bad results ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsɪbll
irresponsible adjective not thinking about the possible bad results ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsɪbll
judge noun someone who controls a trial in court, dʒʌdʒ
decides how criminals should be punished,
and makes decisions about legal things
jury noun a group of people in a court of law who ˈdʒʊəri
decide if someone is guilty or not
keep it up phrase to continue without stopping or changing kiːp ɪt ˈʌp
keep to sth verb to do what you have promised or planned to ˈkiːp tuː
do
kidnap verb to take someone away using force, usually to ˈkɪdnæp
obtain money in exchange for releasing
them
kidnapper noun a person who kidnaps someone ˈkɪdnæpə
kidnapping noun when someone is kidnapped ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ
kill verb to cause someone or something to die kɪl

lead verb to be winning a game liːd
lead to sth verb to cause something to happen ˈliːd tuː
legal adjective relating to the law or allowed by law ˈliːgəl
liar noun someone who tells lies laɪə

lie verb to say or write something that is not true in laɪ
order to deceive someone
lobby noun a room at the main entrance of a building, ˈlɒbi
often with doors and stairs that lead to
other parts of the building
local residents phrase people who live in a particular area ˌləʊkəl ˈrezɪdənts
lose phrase to stop being awake and able to think and ˌluːz ˈkɒnʃəsnəs
consciousness notice things
loyal adjective always liking and supporting someone or ˈlɔɪəl
something, sometimes when other people
do not
lying noun the act of saying or writing something that ˈlaɪɪŋ
is not true in order to deceive someone
make a living phrase to earn enough money to pay for the things ˌmeɪk ə ˈlɪvɪŋ
you need
make an effort phrase to try very hard to achieve something meɪk ən ˈefət
make sure (that) phrase to take action so that you are certain that meɪk ˈʃɔː
something happens, is true, etc
manage verb to do something or deal with something ˈmænɪdʒ

successfully
mattress noun the soft, comfortable part of a bed that you ˈmætrəs
lie on
memorable adjective If an occasion is memorable, you will ˈmemərəbll
remember it for a long time because it is so
good.
motivated adjective enthusiastic about doing something ˈməʊtɪˌveɪtɪd
murder noun the crime of intentionally killing someone ˈmɜːdə
murder verb to kill someone intentionally and illegally ˈmɜːdə
murderer noun someone who has committed murder ˈmɜːdərə
naive adjective If someone is naive, they believe things too naɪˈiːv

easily and do not have enough experience of
the world.
natural adjective Something that is natural exists or happens ˈnætʃərəl
because of nature, not because it was made
or done by people.
not get anywhere phrase to not make any progress nɒt get ˈeniweə
not have any idea phrase to not know and not be able to guess nɒt hæv ˌeni aɪˈdɪə
optimistic adjective always believing that good things will ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk

happen
optimistic adjective always believing that good things will ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk
happen
outskirts plural the areas that form the edge of a town or ˈaʊtskɜːts
noun city
outstanding adjective excellent and much better than most ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ
overcome verb to deal with and control a problem or feeling ˌəʊvəˈkʌm
pale adjective If your face is pale, it has less colour than peɪl
usual because you are ill or frightened.
parking space phrase a place where someone can park a car ˈpɑːkɪŋ ˌspeɪs
pass out verb to become unconscious pɑːs ˈaʊt
passage noun a long, narrow space that connects one ˈpæsɪdʒ

place to another
passionate adjective showing a strong belief in something or a ˈpæʃənət
strong feeling about a subject
patient adjective having patience ˈpeɪʃənt
pay sth off verb to pay back all of the money that you owe peɪ ˈɒf
perform verb to do a job or a piece of work pəˈfɔːm
performance noun how successful someone or something is pəˈfɔːməns
performer noun someone who entertains people pəˈfɔːmə

pitch noun an area of ground where a sport is played pɪtʃ
polite adjective behaving in a way that is not rude and pəˈlaɪt

shows that you do not only think about
yourself
potential noun qualities or abilities that may develop and pəˈtenʃəl
allow someone or something to succeed
presenter noun someone who introduces a radio or prɪˈzentə

television programme
preservation noun when you keep something the same or ˌprezəˈveɪʃən
prevent it from being damaged or destroyed
preserve verb to keep something the same or prevent it prɪˈzɜːv
from being damaged or destroyed
probable adjective likely to be true or to happen ˈprɒb.ə.bll
profession noun a type of work that needs special training or prəˈfeʃən
education
professional adjective Someone is professional if they earn money prəˈfeʃənəl
for a sport or activity which most people do
as a hobby.
protected adjective Protected plants and animals are kept safe prəˈtektɪd
by laws.
public transport phrase a system of vehicles such as buses and trains ˌpʌblɪk ˈtrænspɔːt
that operate at regular times and on fixed
routes and are used by the public.
punishing adjective very difficult and making you tired ˈpʌnɪʃɪŋ
put aside savings phrase to keep some of the money that you get or ˌpʊt əsaɪd ˈseɪvɪŋz
earn
quality of life phrase the level of enjoyment, comfort, and health ˌkwɒlɪti əv ˈlaɪf
in someone's life
rare adjective very unusual reə
realise verb to notice or understand something that you ˈrɪəlaɪz

did not notice or understand before
realistic adjective accepting the true facts of a situation and ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪk
not basing decisions on things that will not
happen
referee noun someone who makes sure that players ˌrefəˈriː

follow the rules during a sports game
regular adjective repeated with the same amount of time or ˈregjʊlə

space between one thing and the next
release verb to make a record or film available for people rɪˈliːs

to buy or see
reliable adjective able to be trusted or believed rɪˈlaɪəbll
remarkable adjective very unusual or noticeable in a way that you rɪˈmɑːkəbll
admire
represent verb to be the person from a country, school, etc ˌreprɪˈzent

that is in a competition
residential areas phrase areas in a town or city where people live ˌrezɪdenʃəl ˈeəriəz
respected adjective admired by people because of your rɪˈspektɪd

knowledge, achievements, etc
responsible adjective showing good judgment and able to be rɪˈspɒnsɪbll
trusted
responsible adjective showing good judgment and able to be rɪˈspɒnsɪbll
trusted
result in sth verb to be the reason something happens rɪˈzʌlt ɪn
revival noun when something becomes more active or rɪˈvaɪvəl

popular again
revive verb to make something from the past exist again rɪˈvaɪv
rigorous adjective careful to look at or consider every part of ˈrɪgərəs

something to make sure it is correct or safe
rob verb to steal from someone or somewhere, often rɒb

using violence
robber noun someone who steals ˈrɒbə
robbery noun the crime of stealing from someone or ˈrɒbəri
somewhere
rough weather phrase bad weather, especially storms ˌrʌf ˈweðə
satisfied adjective pleased because you have got what you ˈsætɪsfaɪd
wanted, or because something has
happened in the way that you wanted
savings plural money that you have saved ˈseɪvɪŋz
noun
scar noun a permanent mark left on the body from a skɑː

cut or other injury
script noun the words in a film, play, etc skrɪpt
self-confident adjective feeling sure about yourself and your abilities ˌselfˈkɒnfɪdənt
semi-detached adjective A semi-detached house has one wall that is ˌsemidɪˈtætʃt

joined to another house.
sensitive adjective easily upset by the things people say or do ˈsensɪtɪv
sentence verb to give a punishment to someone who has ˈsentəns

committed a crime
series noun a group of television or radio programmes ˈsɪəriːz
that have the same main characters or deal
with the same subject
setting noun the place where something is or where ˈsetɪŋ
something happens, often in a book, play, or
film
shiver verb to shake because you are cold or frightened ˈʃɪvə
shoot verb to injure or kill a person or animal by firing ʃuːt

a bullet from a gun at them
shoplift verb to steal things from a shop ˈʃɒplɪft
shoplifter noun someone who steals things from a shop ˈʃɒpˌlɪftɪŋ
shoplifting noun stealing things from a shop ˈʃɒpˌlɪftɪŋ
shot noun a photograph or piece of film ʃɒt
skilled adjective having the abilities needed to do an activity skɪld

or job well
sneeze verb When you sneeze, air suddenly comes out sniːz
through your nose and mouth.
solar energy noun energy that uses the power of the sun ˌsəʊlər ˈenədʒi
soundtrack noun the music used in a film ˈsaʊndtræk
species noun a group of plants or animals which share ˈspiːʃiːz

similar characteristics
spectator noun someone who watches an event, sport, etc spekˈteɪtə
steal verb to secretly take something that does not stiːl

belong to you, without intending to return it
straightforward adjective easy to do or understand ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd
strain verb to injure part of your body by using it too streɪn

much
stretch verb to make you learn new things that use your stretʃ
skill and experience more than you have
done before
strict adjective If a rule, law, etc is strict, it must be obeyed. strɪkt
struggle noun something that is very difficult to do ˈstrʌgll
stubborn adjective determined not to change your ideas, plans, ˈstʌbən

etc, although other people want you to
studio noun a room where an artist or photographer ˈstjuːdiəʊ

works
stunning adjective very beautiful ˈstʌnɪŋ
successful adjective having achieved a lot or made a lot of money səkˈsesfəl
through your work
successfully adverb in a way that achieves what you want to səkˈsesfəli

achieve
superb adjective excellent suːˈpɜːb
suspect noun someone who may have committed a crime ˈsʌspekt
sympathetic adjective showing that you understand and care ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk

tackle verb to try to do something difficult ˈtækll
talent noun a natural ability to do something ˈtælənt

talented adjective showing natural ability in a particular area ˈtæləntɪd
terminal noun a building where you can get onto an ˈtɜːmɪnəl

aircraft, bus, or ship
terrace noun a flat area outside a house, restaurant, etc ˈterəs

where you can sit
terrace noun a flat area outside a house, restaurant, etc ˈterəs
where you can sit
terraced house noun one of a row of houses that are joined ˌterəst ˈhaʊs
together
testing adjective difficult ˈtestɪŋ
the Earth's phrase the layer of gases around the Earth ðiː ˌɜːθs ˈætməsfɪə
atmosphere
the outskirts noun the outer area of a city, town, or village ˈaʊtskɜːts
theft noun the action or crime of stealing something θeft
thief noun someone who steals things θiːf

thoughtful adjective kind and always thinking about how you can ˈθɔːtfəl
help other people
thoughtless adjective not considering how your actions and words ˈθɔːtləs
might upset someone else
tiger noun a large wild cat that has yellow fur with ˈtaɪgə
black lines on it
tough adjective determined and strict tʌf
traffic congestion phrase a situation in which a road is crowded with ˈtræfɪk kənˌdʒestʃən
vehicles
train verb to practise a sport or exercise, often in order treɪn

to prepare for a sporting event, or to help
someone to do this
trainer noun someone who trains people ˈtreɪnə
training noun preparation for a sport or competition ˈtreɪnɪŋ
treat verb to give medical care to someone for an triːt

illness or injury
trial noun a legal process to decide if someone is guilty traɪəl
of a crime
tricky adjective difficult to deal with or do ˈtrɪki
try sth out verb to use something or do something to traɪ ˈaʊt
discover if you like it
unbelievable adjective not probable and difficult to believe ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbll
uncompetitive adj not wanting to win or to be more successful ˌʌnkəmˈpetɪtɪv

than other people
uncritical adjective accepting something too easily, because of ʌnˈkrɪtɪkəl
being unwilling or unable to criticise
unexpected adjective Something that is unexpected surprises you ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd
because you did not know it was going to
happen.
unfortunate adjective unlucky ʌnˈfɔːtʃənət
unique adjective different from everyone and everything else jʊˈniːk
unrealistic adjective not thinking about what is likely to happen ˌʌnrɪəˈlɪstɪk

or what you can really do
unreliable adjective not able to be trusted or depended on ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbll
unsuccessful adjective not achieving what was wanted or intended ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl
unsympathetic adjective showing that you do not understand or care ˌʌnsɪmpəˈθetɪk

urban phrase the way towns and cities are built and ˌɜːbən dɪˈveləpmənt
development organised
venue noun a place where a sports game, musical ˈvenjuː
performance, or special event happens
verdict noun a decision in a court of law saying if ˈvɜːdɪkt
someone is guilty or not
victor noun the person who wins a fight or competition ˈvɪktə
victorious adjective having won a fight or competition vɪkˈtɔːriəs
victory noun when you win a fight or competition ˈvɪktəri

well-organised adj good at planning or organising things ˌwelˈɔːɡənaɪzd
witness noun someone in a court of law who says what ˈwɪtnəs

they have seen and what they know about a
crime
wonder verb to want to know something or to try to ˈwʌndə
understand the reason for something
work on sth verb to do work in order to achieve something ˈwɜːk ɒn
work out verb to happen or develop successfully wɜːk ˈaʊt
world record noun the best achievement in the world in a ˌwɜːld ˈrekɔːd
particular activity, especially a sport
wound verb to injure someone, especially with a knife or wuːnd
gun
Example Unit Page
number number
She definitely has the ability to become a 3 33
brilliant actor.
She's a very able student. 3 33
The trial of Rebecca Rivers, who was 8 161
My face was very pale and my head was 9 162
aching.
People who expect the best are generally 5 57
Getting richer doesn’t actually affect how 4 46

happy you are.
This is a 100% sustainable city – it uses 7 82
zero energy and there’s no air pollution.
Sheila’s one of those ambitious people 1 154

who’s got lots of plans.
People who expect the best are generally 5 57
He described his time at school as 4 48

‘arduous’.
The thieves were seen on CCTV and two 8 161
Shiela's so arrogant about her work. 1 154
They measured how happy people are as 4 46

a result of winning the lottery.
He assumed that Rodriguez would be 9 109
dying to tell his story.
All around the bay there are astonishing 6 70
islands made of limestone.
In the UK, large blue butterflies are at risk 2 25
and are protected.
Most of Kenya’s best athletes are from the 3 35
Kalenjin tribe.
His teacher noticed his athletic skills. 3 156

I know you like athletics, but do you ever 3 156
take part in competitions?
The tiger attacked and killed Markov. 2 25
There’s a big attic in my cottage. 7 85
Referee Eno Koskinen gave Rodriguez a 3 156

Chelsea.
The university has decided to award her a 8 92
grant of £5,000 for her postgraduate
study.
I'm in a really awkward situation. 4 157
I was putting up some shelves in the 7 85
basement of my house.
He was aware that he might not be able 9 109
to finish the film.
Face-to-face contact has been lost in this 6 71
store.
The tiger dragged Markov into the forest 2 25
and ate him, leaving only his boots.
Thieves broke into a jeweller’s shop and 8 161

watches.
Some of the islands are really quite 6 70
breathtaking.
The doorkeeper asked us for a bribe. 8 97
There was a real problem with bribery 8 97

and corruption in local government.
We admired his brilliance at art. 3 33

Without a doubt, there are people who 3 33
are brilliant at certain things.
Any big international sports event is 7 160
broadcast live all around the world.
There’s quite a large bruise on my 9 162
forehead.
57% of households inthe USA don’t have 8 92
any kind of budget.
Last night I bumped my head against the 9 162
kitchen cupboard door.
They live in a bungalow. 7 85
The burglar didn’t realise there was a cat 8 97

at home.
There have been a lot of burglaries in our 8 97
neighbourhood of late.
Sarah's flat was burgled. 8 97
I couldn’t get over just how strong these 2 20

animals are.
As she walked through the front door, her 7 160
look of complete surprise was captured on
film.
We’re going to change our energy supply 5 60
footprint.
They think a computer tablet will help to 9 105
care for people.
The film had a small cast. 7 84
The idea that winning a lot of money 4 46
causes misery is actually a myth.
People who expect the worst are likely to 5 57
be more cautious.
We store our potatoes in the cellar. 7 85
Giving a presentation in front of 50 4 157
people really challenged me.
He was a champion cross-country skier. 3 36
After only eight months of training, 3 156

Thomas won the world championships.
She’s a cheat and is always copying my 8 97
ideas and work.
He cheated in the exam. 8 97
There was a lot of cheating in the exam. 8 97
The spectators cheered Rodriguez as he 3 156

left the pitch.
The house has very tall chimneys. 7 85
Most scientists agree that irregular 5 60

I feel terrible. I’ve come down with the flu. 9 105
The director had come to the conclusion 9 109

that this really was a story worth telling.
Sportspeople don't always get paid a lot 3 156

to compete.
There are six runners in the competition. 3 156
Sports like handball are very competitive. 3 156
My sister is very competitive - she wants 5 158

to be the best at everything.
He beat his closest competitor by forty 3 36
seconds.
The whole island is like a museum of 6 159

breathtaking wooden constructions.
She coped well with the primitive living 10 121
conditions.
There’s a big attic in my cottage. 7 85
I was coughing and sneezing all day. 9 106
The men will appear in court on 8 161

Wednesday.
Imagine a creature that’s as active as a 2 25
cat and has the weight of an industrial
refrigerator.
I don't think his explanation is credible. 10 163
Some of my family say I’m too critical and 5 158

I only see the bad things in them.
This simple pill can cure cancer. 9 105
He appeared in only one short scene of the 7 160

film, but that was cut after filming
finished.
Every month, the bank debits my account 8 92
with about £15 in fees.
The UK population has a total credit card 8 92
debt as high as £80 billion.
There has been a gradual decline in 6 71
student numbers.
The number of minority languages is 6 71
declining.
There’s an obvious decrease in reading 6 71
newspapers.
The number of different English dialects is 6 71
slowly decreasing.
It’s a very delicate subject and I’m not 4 157
sure what to say exactly.
My final exams at university were really 4 157
demanding.
It would be good to live in a nice detached 7 85
house instead of my flat!
My relationship with my boss began to 6 71
deteriorate.
In the past few years I’ve noticed there’s 6 71
been a deterioration in service in this
store.
She was really determined, but in a quiet 1 10
way.
People who eat too much fatty food are 9 105
likely to develop heart disease.
Many languages are in danger of dying 6 71
out.
The ship disappeared at sea. 6 71
You can see the disappearance of smaller 6 71

languages all the time.
Alex is a bit dishonest. 10 163
My brother Nick is very disorganised – his 5 158
desk is a mess and he can never find
anything.
My friend recommended the hotel but I 10 163
was very dissatisfied.
I felt really dizzy. 9 162
Why don’t you donate the money to a 8 92

charity like Save the Children?
In Australia, there has been a 46% 8 92

increase in online donations made to
charities.
Most people doubted that he could be a 9 109
superstar in one country when no one else
had heard of him.
Ha Long Bay is dramatic and beautiful. 6 70
When the steam engine was invented, not 5 60

many would have thought about the
ecological impact of burning so much
coal.
After filming, the editor began the work of 7 160

choosing the best shots and putting
together the film.
Getting married has had a positive effect 4 46
on him.
In North America, red wolves are 2 25
Humans and tigers hunt the same 2 25

animals and share the same environment.
Travelling by train is slower but it’s far 5 60

more environmentally-friendly than going
by plane.
The first episode of the series is on 7 160
Thursday.
People estimated he’d sold about 1.5 9 109
million records in South Africa.
Those who became exceptional musicians 3 33
practised about two thousand hours more
than those who only did well.
Hanoi is a busy city, but there are lots of 6 70

more exotic places you can escape to in
Vietnam.
He discovered that his new job was even 10 163
better than expected.
William was an experienced and 10 163
working hours.
The New Zealand moa bird has been 2 25
extinct for about six hundred years.
I think I’m going to faint. 9 106
The most amazing feature you can see 6 159

here is the nearby volcano.
We had had our fence painted red. 7 85
Local businesses agreed to finance a 8 92

project to increase the number of trees in
the city’s parks.
While Markov was away hunting, the 2 25
tiger found its way to his hut in the forest.
William explained in a formal and polite 10 163

situation.
William felt like a very fortunate man. 10 163
If there is an oil spill from a ship, it will 5 60
damage the fragile marine environment
in this bay.
We all got a bit carried away and decided 2 155
a direct approach would be the best one.
I can’t wait to get away. 2 20

The boat was sinking, but we all managed 2 20
to gethold of a life-jacket.
Actually, I got into a bit of trouble once. 2 20
Now the club is much more interesting 2 155

and lots of new people have got involved.
My son’s really getting on my nerves at 2 155

the moment.
Although she got on with her life, she 10 121
never forgot her dream.
They were exhausted and hungry, but 2 20
after some food and sleep they soon got
over the experience.
I don’t want to go out yet. I’m still getting 9 105
over a heavy cold.
We tried to work out a way to get rid of 2 155
the man running the club.
My son just won’t listen and it’s getting 2 155
me down.
She ran out on the road to get the 2 20
policeman’s attention.
I can’t get across to my son the 2 155
importance of doing well at school.
Look, I’ll get straight to the point. I think 2 155
the social club’s getting a bit boring and
we need some fresh ideas.
The boat got swept away by the wave. 2 20
I got the feeling I was being pulled out to 2 20
sea.
My son got through his exams very easily 2 155
last year without studying.
I’ve always wanted to learn how to surf 2 20
and I’ll finally get to do it.
Around 50 witnesses were called to give 8 161
evidence.
Often if we try something new, we give up 1 12
after about a week or two because our
brain hasn’t adapted.
She had to give up the swim after 29 10 121
hours.
Most scientists agree that irregular 5 60

She felt the time was right to go ahead 10 121
with an application to the Peace Corps.
Jackie Chan’s training was gruelling. 4 48
The jury gave a verdict of guilty. 8 161

It’s possible to find many Chinese 2 25
habitat.
You can take time out and have a go at 1 12
something you’ve always wanted to do.
Suddenly having a lot of money is just as 4 46

likely to have a positive effect on you as a
negative effect.
The substance can be used to heal 9 105
wounds.
If you would like to go hiking, there are 6 159

trails of different levels of difficulty.
William was happy that he had been 10 163

honest with himself and followed his
heart.
The police discovered her illegal use of 10 163
company funds.
She’s very good with young children, but 10 163
she can get a bit impatient with
teenagers.
He left without saying goodbye – that’s 10 163
very impolite.
It seems impossible that Robertson didn’t 10 118
know in advance what was going to
happen.
The volcano really is quite impressive. 6 70
The similarities between Robertson’s 10 118

work and the Titanic disaster are really
improbable.
On average, households in the UK manage 8 92
to save just under 8% of their annual
income.
The number of bilingual children has 6 71
increased over the last 50 years.
There has been a steady increase in world 6 71
literacy.
The incredible thing is that Robertson’s 10 118
The Wreck of the Titan was published 14
years before the Titanic was even built.
Sally was still quite inexperienced. 10 163
The doctor said my illness was probably 9 162

just an infection.
Does suddenly having a lot of money 4
really influence people’s behaviour?
Winning doesn’t usually have a negative 4
influence on people.
Sally got some informal advice from her 10 163
old teacher at college.
She is an inspiring woman. 1 10
Half of Australians don’t know the 8 92

interest rate on their credit card.
A survey in the USA showed that only 53% 8 92

of people understand how to make an
investment.
She was dissatisfied with her job, 10 163
especially the irregular hours.
These details are irrelevant to the story. 10 118
I like my other cousin, Becky, but she can 5 158

be quite irresponsible.
It was irresponsible of Karen to leave the 10 163
documents in an unlocked car.
The judge sentenced Ms. Rivers to five 8 161
years in prison.
Maybe you wouldn’t want to keep the 1 12

exercise regime up for your whole life, but
it might be fun to do it just for 30 days.
If you manage to do something new for a 1 12

The racehorse was kidnapped. 8 97
The kidnapper brought back the baby 8 97

when it started crying.
There have been several kidnappings in 8 97
the city.
The tiger attacked and killed Markov. 2 25
During that race, he led from the start. 3 156
Of course people like to believe that 4 46

winning money leads to disaster.
William was working as a legal adviser. 10 163
She called me a liar. 8 97

He lied about his qualifications. 8 97
High tea is served every afternoon 6 159

between 2.00 pm and 4.00 pm in the
lobby opposite reception.
The city uses technology to improve the 7 82
I collapsed on the ground and lost 9 162
consciousness.
Fred’s been a very loyal member of our 1 154
staff,
They accused him of lying. 8 97
I don’t know how he manages to make a 8 92

living from his café.
Obviously to do something like learning 1 12
the violin you need to make an effort.
He wanted to make sure that Rodriguez 9 109

really was that popular in South Africa.
If you manage to do something new for a 1 12

The tiger took Markov’s mattress outside. 2 25
Going to Russia was the most memorable 6 70
holiday I’ve ever had.
Well, you’ve always been motivated, that’s 1 10

for sure.
He was accused of murder. 8 97
It's a horrible prison where the prisoners 8 97

murder one another.
The main suspect was not the murderer 8 97
but someone else.
If Shiela thinks she's going to become 1 154
team leader this quickly, she’s really
naive!
It’s possible to find many Chinese 2 25
habitat.
They felt like they weren't getting 2 20

anywhere.
He didn’t have any idea who the men 9 109
were.
Fred’s always optimistic, even when he 1 154
comes across problems in his work.
Most people are optimistic about their 5 57
own strengths and abilities.
There are waterfalls on the outskirts of 6 159
the city.
When you look at all the people who are 3 33
outstanding at what they do, all you see is
natural ability.
She had to overcome the negative attitude 10 121
of her all-male classmates.
My face was very pale and my head was 9 162
aching.
The system tells drivers where they can 7 82
find a free parking space.
I thought I was going to pass out, but I 9 106
managed to crawl into bed.
We walked through the passage to the 7 85
next street.
Fred’s passionate about alternative 1 154
energies.
William was not a patient man. 10 163
85% of students in England will never 8 92
fully pay off their student loans.
Mäntyranta had about 65% more red 3 35
blood cells than the normal adult male
and that’s why he performed so well.
She gave her best ever performance at the 3 156
Olympic Games.
The best performers all train really hard. 3 156
The spectators cheered Rodriguez as he 3 156
left the pitch.
situation.
He has lots of potential to succeed in his 3 33
career.
He's a presenter on children's TV. 7 160
The survival of languages means the 6 71

preservation of cultures.
Educating children may help to preserve a 6 71
language.
It's probable that he'll lose his job. 10 163
For most people, sport is a hobby, not a 3 156
profession.
Professional baseball players often have 3 35
remarkable eyesight.
In the UK, large blue butterflies are at risk 2 25

and are protected.
To use the public transport system you 7 82
just need a single card.
The training was punishing. 4 48
Since she started work, she hasn’t put 8 92

aside any savings.
The city uses technology to improve the 7 82
In Australia, just over 20 per cent of the 2 25
native plants are considered rare and
need to be conserved.
He realised that Rodriguez’s story was the 9 109
one to tell.
We are much more optimistic than 5 57
realistic and frequently imagine things
will turn out better than they actually do.
Referee Eno Koskinen gave Rodriguez a 3 156

Chelsea.
working hours.
The first Star Wars film was released in 7 160
1977.
We should try to find reliable charities 5 158
and make an effort to help poorer
countries.
For some history and some really 6 70
remarkable scenery, Uruapan is a good
choice.
Jack Taylor will once again represent 3 156
Australia at next year’s Olympics.
From all the residential areas there’s a 7 82
fifteen-minute walk across the park to get
to work.
She’s a respected physicist. 1 10
We need someone responsible for this job. 5 158

working hours.
Spending money on experiences usually 4 46
results longer-term happiness.
The language wasn't heard on the island 6 71
for years before its revival began.
I wish they'd revive the tradition of 6 71

chatting with customers.
Those lucky enough to be selected go 4 48
through rigorous training.
They tried to rob a bank. 8 97
The police caught the robbers. 8 97

They were both probably involved in the 8 97
robbery.
Our boat trip was cancelled due to rough 5 60
weather.
situation.
You can make savings of about £69,500 8 92
over a lifetime by taking a packed lunch
to work.
I didn’t cut myself badly, so I won’t have a 9 162
scar.
It’s a very well-written film with a great 7 84
script.
Fred’s self-confident, so he is never afraid 1 154
to work independently.
They live in a semi-detached house. 7 85
Shiela's incredibly sensitive to criticism. 1 154
The judge sentenced Ms. Rivers to five 8 161

years in prison.
The longest-running science fiction TV 7 160
series is the British production Doctor
Who.
In many ways it’s the perfect setting for a 6 159
house.
I felt dizzy and I started to shiver. 9 106
The hunter shot the tiger and wounded it. 2 25
If you shoplift, you will get caught 8 97

eventually.
The shop assistant looks out for 8 97
shoplifters.
It was Lisa's first experience of 8 97
shoplifting.
The film opens with a long shot of the 7 84
main character walking along the edge of
a cliff.
It takes a lot of practice to become really 3 33
skilled.
I've got a bad cough and I sneeze a lot. 9 106
We’re going to change our energy supply 5 60

footprint.
I loved everything about the film except 7 84
for the soundtrack – too much jazz for my
taste.
In North America, red wolves are 2 25
The spectators weren’t at all happy with 3 156
the decision and cheered Rodriguez as he
left the pitch.
Thieves broke into a jeweller’s shop and 8 97
watches.
I thought connecting my new printer to 4 157
my computer would be easy but actually
it’s not straightforward at all.
I can’t stand up for very long, because I’ve 9 105
strained my back.
Learning a programming language really 4 157
stretched me.
Discipline was very strict. 4 48
I'm finding it a struggle to get my work 4 157

done.
You’ve always been motivated, that’s for 1 10
sure. And stubborn.
We recommend a visit to the studio where 6 159

the artist worked.
The whole island is like a museum of 6 70
stunning wooden constructions.
Michael Johnson is one of the most 3 33
successful professional athletes of all time.
They’re all about half-way through the 1 12

course and they’ve done it successfully so
far.
We loved Vietnam – the people were great 6 70
and the food was superb.
The thieves were seen on CCTV and two 8 161
My grandmother is a very sympathetic 5 158
person – you can go to her if you’re in
trouble and she’ll always listen and make
you feel better.
She decided to tackle this challenging 10 121

swim.
She’s got a real talent for drawing. 3 33
He’s very talented at playing the guitar. 3 33
Remember to tell your taxi driver which 6 159

terminal your flight’s leaving from.
You can dine in the open air on our 6 159

terrace.
We have some plants on our terrace. 7 85
The railway workers lived in terraced 7 85

houses.
Teaching a class on my own for the first 4 157
time was a very testing experience.
The factories on the outskirts of town 5 60

burn their waste and release toxic gases
into the Earth's atmosphere.
There are waterfalls on the outskirts of 6 159
the city.
The thief managed to escape. 8 97
My cousin is very thoughtful and always 5 158
wants to help people.
It was a thoughtless comment and he 5 158
immediately felt sorry he’d said it.
Teachers could be quite tough. 4 48

Charging people to drive into the city cuts 7 82
down traffic congestion and pollution.
Louise doesn't have to train hard because 3 156

she's so talented.
My trainer made me run 10 kilometres. 3 156

It was Johnson's ability to focus and his 3 35
dedication to training that made him so
exceptional.
His doctor treated his throat infection 9 105
with antibiotics and that helped.
They had to resolve a tricky situation. 4 48
The idea is that you try out something 1 12
new.
Some of the coincidences in the story are 10 118
unbelievable.
Don't pick me for your team - I'm 5 158
completely uncompetitive.
The report was very uncritical and its 5 158
recommendations were limited.
When my grandmother left me her 10 163
jewellery, it was completeley unexpected.
I was unfortunate because the topic I 10 163

revised didn't come up in the exam.
If you want to see something original and 6 70
unique, you should go to Kizhi Island in
Russia.
Optimism can be unrealistic and lead to 5 57
us taking risks.
Becky’s terribly unreliable. If you arrange 5 158
to meet her somewhere she’ll probably be
late or she won’t even show up.
He wrote a rather unsuccessful book. 10 118
I hurt my leg but my friends were very 5 158

unsympathetic.
Urban development is an important 7 82
aspect of people's lives.
We’re both a hotel and a conference 6 159
venue.
Who will be the victor today? 3 156
They welcomed the victorious champion 3 156

home.
Thomas achieved a great victory. 3 35
My sister Vera is a very well-organised 5 158
person.
Around 50 witnesses were called to give 8 161
evidence.
He wondered why they’d come to see him. 9 109
My grammar’s quite good – I just need to 10 121

work on my pronunciation.
If you’re successful it’s great but if it 1 12
doesn’t work out it doesn’t matter too
much.
Taylor already holds the world record for 3 156
the 400m.

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1 154 arrogant adjective believing that you are better or more

1 12 keep to sth verb to do what you have promised or planned to

1 12 manage verb to do something or deal with something

1 154 naive adjective If someone is naive, they believe things too

1 10 stubborn adjective determined not to change your ideas, plans,

1 12 successfully adverb in a way that achieves what you want to

1 12 try sth out verb to use something or do something to

2 25 at risk phrase in a situation where something bad is likely

2 20 can't get over sth phrase to be very shocked or surprised about

2 25 endangered adj Endangered plants and animals may soon

2 25 extinct adjective If a type of animal is extinct, it does not now

2 155 get sth across to verb to successfully communicate information to

2 20 get hold of sth phrase to start holding something or someone

2 20 get into trouble phrase to be in a difficult or dangerous situation

2 155 get involved phrase to do things and be part of an activity or

2 155 get on sb's phrase to annoy someone a lot

2 155 get rid of sb phrase to make someone leave

2 20 get sb's attention phrase to make someone notice you

2 20 get swept away phrase to be carried out to sea by a wave

2 155 get through sth verb to deal with a difficult experience

2 25 habitat noun the natural environment of an animal or

2 25 hunt verb to chase and kill wild animals

2 25 hut noun a small, simple building, often made of wood

2 25 kill verb to cause someone or something to die

2 20 not get anywhere phrase to not make any progress

2 25 protected adjective Protected plants and animals are kept safe

2 25 shoot verb to injure or kill a person or animal by firing

3 33 brilliance noun great skill or intelligence

3 36 champion noun a person, animal, or team that wins a

3 156 competition noun an organised event in which people try to

3 36 competitor noun a person, team, or company that is

3 33 exceptional adjective extremely good

3 156 lead verb to be winning a game

3 33 outstanding adjective excellent and much better than most

3 35 perform verb to do a job or a piece of work

3 156 performance noun how successful someone or something is

3 156 performer noun someone who entertains people

3 156 pitch noun an area of ground where a sport is played

3 33 potential noun qualities or abilities that may develop and

3 156 profession noun a type of work that needs special training or

3 156 represent verb to be the person from a country, school, etc

3 33 successful adjective having achieved a lot or made a lot of money

3 33 talent noun a natural ability to do something

3 156 train verb to practise a sport or exercise, often in order

3 156 victor noun the person who wins a fight or competition

3 156 victorious adjective having won a fight or competition

3 35 victory noun when you win a fight or competition

4 46 as a result of phrase because of

4 157 awkward adjective difficult or causing problems

4 157 challenge verb to test your ability or determination

4 157 delicate adjective needing to be dealt with very carefully

4 157 demanding adjective needing a lot of your time, attention, or

4 48 punishing adjective very difficult and making you tired

4 48 rigorous adjective careful to look at or consider every part of

4 157 straightforward adjective easy to do or understand

4 157 struggle noun something that is very difficult to do

4 157 testing adjective difficult

4 48 tough adjective determined and strict

5 57 ambitious adjective wanting to be successful or powerful

5 60 carbon footprint noun Someone's carbon footprint is a

5 60 climate change noun the way the Earth's weather is changing