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Gold Experience B2 Wordlist
Gold Experience B2 Wordlist
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Word speech Pron Definition Example Unit Topic
bitchy adj ˈbɪtʃi unkind and unpleasant about I don't like her because she's 1 Soul mates
other people such a bitchy person!
bossy adj ˈbɒsi always telling other people what Her bossy brother is always 1 Soul mates
to do, in a way that is annoying giving people orders.
brave adj breɪv dealing with danger, pain or It was very brave of you to tell 1 Soul mates
difficult situations with courage her the truth.
and confidence
caring adj ˈkeərɪŋ thinking about what other people I think nurses have to be caring 1 Soul mates
need or want and trying to help people.
them
easy-going adj ˌiːzi ˈɡəʊɪŋ not easily upset, annoyed or Adrian has always been an 1 Soul mates
worried easy-going boy.
funny adj ˈfʌni making you laugh He seems to be a really funny 1 Soul mates
guy who tells lots of jokes.
fussy adj ˈfʌsi very concerned about small, Mick is very fussy about what 1 Soul mates
usually unimportant details, and he wears.
difficult to please
generous adj ˈdʒenərəs willing to give money, spend It was generous of her to pay 1 Soul mates
time, etc. in order to help people the restaurant bill.
or give them pleasure
gifted adj ˈɡɪftəd having a natural ability to do one Zoe is a gifted musician who 1 Soul mates
or more things extremely well has been enjoying a lot of
success recently.
gorgeous adj ˈɡɔːdʒəs extremely beautiful or attractive Samantha looks gorgeous in 1 Soul mates
that dress!
laid-back adj ˌleɪd ˈbæk relaxed and seeming not to be Henry's parents are very laid- 1 Soul mates
worried about anything back and let him stay out late.
loyal adj ˈlɔɪəl always supporting your friends, She has been a loyal supporter 1 Soul mates
beliefs, country, etc. of the team for many years.
mean adj miːn not willing to spend money He was so mean that he didn't 1 Soul mates
buy his girlfriend a birthday
present.
moody adj ˈmuːdi becoming angry or unhappy Eric can be a bit moody 1 Soul mates
quickly and without warning sometimes.
obsessed with adj əbˈsest wɪð thinking about something too Claudia is obsessed with losing 1 Soul mates
much, in a way that is not normal weight.
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pink adj pɪŋk pale red She's just bought a pink blouse. 1 Soul mates
plain adj pleɪn all one colour, with no pattern or He often wears a plain black 1 Soul mates
design pullover.
tight adj taɪt fitting your body very closely Those tight trousers look really 1 Soul mates
uncomfortable.
woollen adj ˈwʊlən made of wool (=soft thick hair of She gave Albert some grey 1 Soul mates
a sheep) woollen socks as a birthday
present.
addicted to adj əˈdɪktəd tə liking something so much that She is addicted to chocolate 1 Soul mates
you do not want to stop doing it and can't stop eating it.
or having it
be into something bi: ˈɪntə ˈsʌmθɪŋ to be very interested in He's always been really into rap 1 Soul mates
something music.
character n ˈkærəktə the particular qualities that a He has a friendly character. 1 Soul mates
person has
form a band fɔːm ə bænd to put together a group of people Dan and two friends formed a 1 Soul mates
who play music band last year.
go on stage ɡəʊ ɒn steɪdʒ to walk onto the raised part in a Girls started screaming when 1 Soul mates
theatre where people perform the band went on stage.
good at adj ɡʊd ət able to do something well She's always been good at 1 Soul mates
solving maths problems.
hip hop n ˈhɪp hɒp a type of popular dance music How long has Dan been into 1 Soul mates
with a regular heavy beat and hip hop?
spoken words
lead guitarist n ˌliːd ɡɪˈtɑːrəst the main guitar player in a band Steve has been the lead 1 Soul mates
guitarist for three years.
paintbrush n ˈpeɪntbrʌʃ a brush that you use to paint I've been using these new 1 Soul mates
pictures or to paint walls paintbrushes recently.
stencil n ˈstensəl a piece of plastic, metal or paper We used a stencil to create a 1 Soul mates
in which designs have been cut pattern on the wall.
out, that you put over a surface
and paint over, so that the design
is left on the surface
street art n ˈstriːt ɑːt art in a public place, especially if Do you like street art such as 1 Soul mates
it has been done without official graffiti?
permission
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keep up with phr v ˌkiːp ˈʌp wɪð to continue to read and learn I try to keep up with the latest 1 Soul mates
about a particular subject so that musical trends.
you always know about the most
recent facts, products, etc.
let something out phr v let ˈsʌmθɪŋ aʊt to suddenly make a loud sound He let out a cry of disbelief. 1 Soul mates
such as a shout or cry
move on phr v ˌmuːv ˈɒn to develop in your life, and It's time to forget your old 1 Soul mates
change your interests, activities, boyfriend and move on.
etc.
put off phr v ˈpʊt ɒf to make you dislike something or He was thinking of joining the 1 Soul mates
not want to do something gym, but the cost put him off.
put someone phr v pʊt ˈsʌmwʌn to criticize someone and make I hate the way Dave puts me 1 Soul mates
down daʊn them feel silly or stupid down the whole time.
stand up for phr v ˌstænd ˈʌp fə to support or defend a person Sylvia was the only person who 1 Soul mates
someone ˈsʌmwʌn when they are being attacked stood up for me when I was
being blamed for the mistake.
aerosol can n ˈeərəsɒl kæn a small metal container with The paint is sold in aerosol 1 Soul mates
liquid inside. You press a button cans so that you can spray it.
on the container to make the
liquid come out in very small
drops
assumption n əˈsʌmpʃən something that you think is true You're making a lot of 1 Soul mates
although you have no definite assumptions for which you
proof have no proof.
audition n ɔːˈdɪʃən a short performance by an actor, Did you have an audition for 1 Soul mates
singer, etc. that someone the school play?
watches to judge if they are good
enough to act in a play, sing in a
concert, etc.
be on speaking bi ɒn ˌspiːkɪŋ if two people are not on speaking He is barely on speaking terms 1 Soul mates
terms ˈtɜːmz terms, they are angry and never with his brother.
speak to each other
busking n ˈbʌskɪŋ playing music in a public place in Busking is one way to earn 1 Soul mates
order to earn money some money if you can play a
musical instrument.
do your own thing duː jər əʊn θɪŋ to do something in the way that I just want to live my own life 1 Soul mates
you like instead of copying other and do my own thing.
people or following strict rules
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hurt someone’s hɜːt ˈsʌmwʌnz to make someone feel very I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt 1 Soul mates
feelings ˈfiːəlɪŋz upset, unhappy, sad, etc. your feelings.
keep your feet on kiːp jə fiːt ɒn ðə to think in a sensible and It was a great result, but we 1 Soul mates
the ground ɡraʊnd practical way and not have ideas have to keep our feet on the
or aims that will be impossible to ground.
achieve
knock someone’s nɒk ˈsʌmwʌnz to make someone less sure that Failing her driving test knocked 1 Soul mates
confidence ˈkɒnfədəns they have the ability to do things Anita's confidence.
well or deal with situations
successfully
let success go to let səkˈses ɡəʊ to make someone feel more When you become famous, it's 1 Soul mates
your head tə jə hed important than they really are easy to let success go to your
head.
nerve-racking adj ˈnɜːv ˌrækɪŋ making you feel nervous or She usually finds going to the 1 Soul mates
worried dentist to be a nerve-racking
experience.
rebel n ˈrebəl someone who refuses to do Jacob has always been a bit of 1 Soul mates
things in the normal way, or in a rebel.
the way that people want them to
show-off n ˈʃəʊ ɒf someone who tries to show how He's a bit of a show-off. 1 Soul mates
clever or skilled they are so that
other people will admire them
spray can n ˈspreɪ kæn a metal container from which you She bought two spray cans of 1 Soul mates
can make a liquid come out in red paint.
very small drops
stand out from the ˌstænd ˈaʊt frəm to be different from ordinary Emily's musical ability makes 1 Soul mates
crowd ðə kraʊd people her stand out from the crowd.
take life seriously teɪk laɪf ˈsɪəriəsli to have a serious attitude Michael generally takes life 1 Soul mates
towards life very seriously.
trendsetter n ˈtrendˌsetə someone who starts a new Trendsetters have been talking 1 Soul mates
fashion or makes it popular about this new band.
you’ve got to be juːv ɡɒt tə bi used to tell someone that what You've got to be joking. I can't 1 Soul mates
joking ˈdʒəʊkɪŋ they are suggesting is so strange ask her such a personal
or silly that you cannot believe question!
that they are serious
burst its banks collocation bɜːst ɪts bæŋks if a river bursts its banks, water We've had so much rain 2 Wild
from it goes onto the land recently that the river burst its
banks.
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informal adj ɪnˈfɔːməl relaxed and friendly without The two groups met for 2 Wild
being restricted by rules of informal talks.
correct behaviour
inexperienced adj ˌɪnɪkˈspɪəriənst not having had much experience She's too young and 2 Wild
inexperienced to go abroad on
her own.
irresponsible adj ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbəl doing careless things without It is irresponsible to pollute the 2 Wild
thinking or worrying about the environment.
possible bad results
irrelevant adj ɪˈreləvənt not useful or not relating to a Chris continued to annoy her 2 Wild
particular situation, and therefore with questions on totally
not important irrelevant subjects.
overpriced adj ˌəʊvəˈpraist too expensive and not worth the We felt that the restaurant was 2 Wild
price overpriced.
overcharge v ˌəʊvəˈtʃa:dʒ to charge someone too much The taxi driver had 2 Wild
money for something overcharged us by about $20.
oversleep v ˌəʊvəˈsliːp to sleep for longer than you I overslept and was late for 2 Wild
intended school.
rebuild v ri:ˈbɪld to build something again, after it Much of the city had to be 2 Wild
has been damaged or destroyed rebuilt after the 1906
earthquake.
reopen v riˈəʊpən if a theatre, restaurant, etc. The swimming pool reopened 2 Wild
reopens, or if it is reopened, it in May.
opens again after a period when
it was closed
bone dry adj ˌbəʊn ˈdraɪ completely dry There had been no rain for 2 Wild
months and the land was bone
dry.
drift n drɪft a large pile of snow or sand that All the roads to Denver were 2 Wild
has been blown by the wind blocked by snow drifts.
drought n draʊt a long period of dry weather A severe drought has caused 2 Wild
when there is not enough water most of the corn crop to fail.
for plants and animals to live
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freeze v friːz if it freezes outside, the Do you think it'll freeze tonight? 2 Wild
temperature falls to or below
freezing point
gale n ɡeɪl a very strong wind It was blowing a gale last night. 2 Wild
hosepipe ban n ˈhəʊzpaɪp bæn a period of time when you are It was such a dry summer that 2 Wild
not allowed to use a hosepipe the local council had introduced
(=long plastic tube) to water a hosepipe ban.
plants in your garden
hurricane n ˈhʌrəkən a storm that has very strong fast The hurricane devastated 2 Wild
winds and that moves over water Florida and killed at least 40
people.
knee-deep adj ˌniː ˈdiːp deep enough to reach your The water was knee-deep in 2 Wild
knees the flooded fields
snow plough n ˈsnəʊ plaʊ a vehicle, or piece of equipment They had to use a snow plough 2 Wild
on the front of a vehicle, that is to clear snow off the road.
used to push snow off roads,
railways, etc.
sandbag n ˈsændbæɡ a bag filled with sand, used for The villagers used sandbags to 2 Wild
protection against floods, keep the water out of their
explosions, etc. homes during the floods
shutter n ˈʃʌtə one of a pair of wooden or metal I was woken by the rain beating 2 Wild
covers on the outside of a against the shutters.
window that can be closed to
keep light out or prevent thieves
from coming in
storm n stɔːm a period of very bad weather There had not been such 2 Wild
when there is a lot of rain or severe storms in southern
snow, strong winds and often England for hundreds of years.
lightning
tornado n tɔːˈneɪdəʊ an extremely violent storm A tornado destroyed twelve 2 Wild
consisting of air that spins very homes in Ashport, Tennessee
quickly and causes a lot of yesterday.
damage
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torrential adj təˈrenʃəl torrential rain is very heavy rain Torrential rain fell solidly for 2 Wild
nine hours overnight.
uprooted adj ʌpˈru:tɪd an uprooted plant or tree has An uprooted tree lay across the 2 Wild
been pulled out of the ground, for road.
example by wind in a storm
chill out phr v ˌtʃɪl ˈaʊt to relax and rest I was chilling out at home when 2 Wild
I got a call from Matthew.
crocodile n ˈkrɒkədaɪl a large reptile with a long mouth Reports said crocodiles had 2 Wild
and many teeth that lives in lakes been washed out of flooded
and rivers in hot wet parts of the rivers near the small cattle town
world of Normanton.
delicious adj dɪˈlɪʃəs very pleasant to taste or smell The meal was absolutely 2 Wild
delicious.
destruction n dɪˈstrʌkʃən the act or process of destroying Many animals are threatened 2 Wild
something or of being destroyed by the destruction of the
rainforests in which they live.
disastrous adj dɪˈzɑːstrəs very bad, or ending in failure Climate change could have 2 Wild
disastrous effects on Earth.
earthquake n ˈɜːθkweɪk a sudden shaking of the Earth's The earthquake completely 2 Wild
surface that often causes a lot of destroyed all the buildings on
damage the island.
ecology n ɪˈkɒlədʒi the way in which plants, animals Plans to build a new airfield 2 Wild
and people are related to each could threaten the delicate
other and to their environment ecology of the island.
fin n fɪn one of the thin body parts that a The shark has a fin on its back. 2 Wild
fish uses to swim
get at phr v ˈɡet ət to keep criticizing someone in an Why is he always getting at 2 Wild
unkind way me?
heartbroken adj ˈhɑːtˌbrəʊkən extremely sad because of When her parents separated, 2 Wild
something that has happened she was heartbroken.
hooked adj hʊkt if you are hooked on something, I've been hooked on the Harry 2 Wild
you enjoy it very much and you Potter books ever since I read
want to do it as much as possible the first one.
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hug v hʌɡ to put your arms around They hugged one last time 2 Wild
someone and hold them tightly to before Renata got into the car
show love or friendship and drove off.
massive adj ˈmæsɪv very big Their house is absolutely 2 Wild
massive.
plummet v ˈplʌmət to suddenly and quickly decrease At night the temperature 2 Wild
in value or amount plummeted in the desert.
prey on phr v ˈpreɪ ɒn if an animal or bird preys on Cats prey on birds and mice. 2 Wild
another animal or bird, it hunts
and eats it
responsibility n rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti something you ought to do We all have a responsibility to 2 Wild
because it is morally or socially protect the environment.
right
slaughter v ˈslɔːtə to kill a lot of people or animals in Many people think that it is 2 Wild
a violent way wrong to slaughter seals.
snake n sneɪk an animal with a long thin body Abigail had never seen a snake 2 Wild
and no legs, that often has a before.
poisonous bite
species n ˈspiːʃiːz a group of animals whose The giant panda is an 2 Wild
members are similar and can endangered species. There are
breed together to produce young fewer than a thousand living in
animals or plants the wild.
stroke v strəʊk to move your hand gently over Andrew was stroking the cat 2 Wild
something when it suddenly bit him.
take everyone by teɪk ˈevriwʌn baɪ to happen to everyone in an Isabella's decision to get 2 Wild
surprise səˈpraɪz unexpected way married to Ethan took everyone
by surprise
turtle n ˈtɜːtl a reptile that lives mainly in water We watched the turtles 2 Wild
and has a soft body covered by a swimming about in their tank.
hard shell
undervalue v ˌʌndəˈvæljuː to think that someone or She felt that the company 2 Wild
something is less important or undervalued her work.
valuable than they really are
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unreliable adj ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbəl unable to be trusted or depended We could ask our neighbours to 2 Wild
on feed the cat, but they're a little
unreliable.
whisper v ˈwɪspə to speak or say something very What were you two whispering 2 Wild
quietly, using your breath rather about over there?
than your voice
alien adj ˈeɪliən relating to creatures from another The film is about Earth being 3 Awesome science
world attacked by alien beings.
alien n ˈeɪliən a creature from another world She claims to have seen aliens 3 Awesome science
from outer space.
antibiotic n ˌæntɪbaɪˈɒtɪk a drug that is used to kill bacteria Joseph will have to take 3 Awesome science
and cure infections antibiotics to help him get over
his illness.
antidepressant n ˌæntidɪˈpresənt a drug that is used to treat He's going to ask the doctor to 3 Awesome science
depression (=mental illness that give him some antidepressants.
makes people very unhappy)
astronomer n əˈstrɒnəmə a scientist who studies the stars Do you think astronomers will 3 Awesome science
and planets ever discover life on another
planet?
beaker n ˈbiːkə a glass cup with straight sides First, we're going to use a glass 3 Awesome science
that is used in chemistry for beaker to measure the liquid.
measuring and heating liquids
black hole n ˌblæk ˈhəʊl an area in outer space into which The theories of Albert Einstein 3 Awesome science
everything near it, including light, predicted the existence of black
is pulled holes.
calculator n ˈkælkjəleɪtə a small electronic machine that Do you have a pocket 3 Awesome science
can add, multiply, etc. calculator I could borrow?
chemist n ˈkeməst a scientist who has special Sheila is going to work for a 3 Awesome science
knowledge and training in drugs company as a research
chemistry chemist.
cure n kjʊə to make an illness or medical There will one day be a cure for 3 Awesome science
condition go away all major diseases.
Part of
Word speech Pron Definition Example Unit Topic
make a meɪk ə to mention an idea, plan or Can I make a suggestion? 5 Body talk
suggestion səˈdʒestʃən possibility
make you feel meɪk jə fiːl ˈhæpi to cause you to feel pleased, Does doing exercise make you 5 Body talk
happy satisfied or cheerful feel happy?
take a break teɪk ə breɪk to stop working in order to rest, If you're feeling tired, you 5 Body talk
eat, etc. should take a break.
take notice of teɪk ˈnəʊtəs əv to realize that someone or I waved at her, but she took no 5 Body talk
something exists, or to pay notice.
attention to someone or
something
come out with phr v ˌkʌm ˈaʊt wɪð to say something, especially You never know what that boy 5 Body talk
something unusual or is going to come out with next!
unexpected
come round from phr v kʌm ˈraʊnd frəm to wake up after an operation or When she came round from her 5 Body talk
a faint operation, her mother was
sitting by her hospital bed.
do away with phr v ˌduː əˈweɪ wɪð to get rid of something or stop People thought that the use of 5 Body talk
using it robots would do away with
boring low-paid factory jobs
look forward to phr v ˌlʊk ˈfɔːwəd tə to be excited and pleased about I'm really looking forward to 5 Body talk
something that is going to playing volleyball this evening.
happen
look out for phr v ˌlʊk ˈaʊt fə to pay attention to what is He's looking out for a new 5 Body talk
happening around you, so that tennis racket that won't cost too
you will notice a particular person much.
or thing if you see them
make do with meɪk duː wɪð to manage with the things that She'll have to make do with 5 Body talk
you have, even though this is not those trainers until she can
really enough afford some new ones.
make up for phr v ˌmeɪk ˈʌp fə to make a bad situation better or I don't eat breakfast, but I make 5 Body talk
replace something that has been up for it at lunch.
lost
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starve v stɑːv to be very hungry I was starving when I got 5 Body talk
home!
tuna n ˈtjuːnə a large sea fish caught for food She opened a tin of tuna. 5 Body talk
wholemeal adj ˈhəʊlmiːl wholemeal flour or bread uses Did you remember to buy a 5 Body talk
all of the grain, including the loaf of wholemeal bread?
outer layer
advantages collocation ədˈva:ntɪdʒəz there are more positive than The advantages of going to the 5 Body talk
outweigh the aʊtˈweɪ ðə negative features or qualities gym clearly outweigh the
disadvantages ˌdɪsədˈva:ntɪdʒə disadvantages.
z
be up to your collocation bi ʌp tə jər aɪz ɪn to have a large amount of He's up to his eyes in 5 Body talk
eyes in something, such as work, to do homework at the moment.
or deal with
boost your collocation buːst jə to increase the belief that you Being picked for the swimming 5 Body talk
confidence ˈkɒnfədəns have the ability to do things well team definitely boosted her
or deal with situations confidence.
successfully
come last collocation kʌm lɑːst to be the person or thing that As usual, Martin came last in 5 Body talk
comes after all the others the running race.
cope with failure collocation kəʊp wɪð ˈfeɪljə to deal with not being successful Doing sport teaches you how 5 Body talk
to cope with failure.
enter a collocation ˈentə ə to take part in an organised Have you entered the 5 Body talk
competition ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən event in which people or teams swimming competition?
compete against each other
follow in collocation ˈfɒləʊ ɪn to do the same as someone Ryan followed in his father's 5 Body talk
someone’s shoes ˈsʌmwʌnz ʃuːz else, for example an older shoes and became a
relative, did before professional tennis player.
go down well with collocation ɡəʊ daʊn wel to get a good reaction from The team's third goal certainly 5 Body talk
wɪð someone went down well with the crowd.
in favour of collocation ɪn ˈfeɪvə əv if you are in favour of something I'm in favour of making Tina 5 Body talk
such as a plan, idea or system, captain of the team.
you support, approve or agree
with it
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raid the fridge collocatio reɪd ðə frɪdʒ to take some food from the Pete went into the kitchen to 5 Body talk
n fridge because you are hungry raid the fridge.
take part in collocatio teɪk pɑːt ɪn to be involved in an activity, He wanted to take part in the 5 Body talk
n sport, event, etc. with other race, but couldn't do so
people because he was injured.
the pros and cons collocatio ðə prəʊz ənd the advantages and We discussed the pros and 5 Body talk
n kɒnz disadvantages of something cons of joining the gym.
whet the appetite collocatio wet ðə ˈæpətaɪt if an experience whets your Watching tennis on TV whetted 5 Body talk
n appetite for something, it his appetite to learn how to
increases your desire for it play the game.
abomination n əˌbɒməˈneɪʃən someone or something that is Slavery was an abomination. 5 Body talk
extremely offensive or
unacceptable
ban n bæn an official order that prevents He faces a lifetime ban from 5 Body talk
something from being used or athletics.
done
ban v bæn to say that something must not Smoking is banned in the 5 Body talk
be done, seen, used, etc. building.
be up to bi ˈʌp tə used to say that someone can It's up to you whether you 5 Body talk
decide about something come with us to the yoga class
or not.
downside n ˈdaʊnsaɪd the negative part or The downside of golf is that it 5 Body talk
disadvantage of something can be quite an expensive
sport.
drop by v ˌdrɒp ˈbaɪ to visit someone you know, I just dropped by to see how 5 Body talk
usually without arranging a you were getting on.
particular time
embarrass v ɪmˈbærəs to make someone feel ashamed, He didn't want to embarrass 5 Body talk
nervous or uncomfortable, her by asking too many
especially in front of other questions.
people
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hang out phr v ˌhæŋ ˈaʊt to spend a lot of time in a Where does he usually hang 6 Showtime
particular place or with particular out?
people
mess about phr v ˌmes əˈbaʊt to behave in a silly way when Stop messing about and get 6 Showtime
you should be paying attention ready for school.
or doing something sensible
put on phr v ˈpʊt ɒn to arrange for a concert, play, One summer the children put 6 Showtime
etc. to take place, or to perform on a play.
in it
run someone phr v rʌn ˈsʌmwʌn to drive into a person and kill or He was run down while he was 6 Showtime
down daʊn injure them crossing the road.
show up phr v ˌʃəʊ ˈʌp to arrive, especially at the place The actor showed up 20 6 Showtime
where someone is waiting for minutes late for the interview.
you
breadth n bredθ, bretθ the distance from one side of The boat measured 15 feet in 6 Showtime
something to the other length and 4 feet in breadth.
flight n flaɪt a journey in a plane or space The flight from Denver is now 6 Showtime
vehicle, or the plane or vehicle arriving.
that is making the journey
grief n ɡriːf extreme sadness, especially The grief she felt over Helen's 6 Showtime
because someone you love has death was almost unbearable.
died
growth n ɡrəʊθ an increase in amount, number There has been a rapid growth 6 Showtime
or size in the number of reality TV
shows that are broadcast.
in-depth adj ˌɪn ˈdepθ thorough, complete, and The actor gave an in-depth 6 Showtime
considering all the details interview about his latest film.
length n leŋθ the measurement of how long These fish can grow to a length 6 Showtime
something is from one end to the of four feet.
other
relevance n ˈreləvənts when something directly relates What is the relevance of this 6 Showtime
to the subject or problem being scene to the rest of the play?
discussed or considered
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relief n rɪˈliːf a feeling of comfort when It was a relief when the film 6 Showtime
something frightening, worrying was finally completed on time.
or painful has ended or has not
happened
strength n streŋθ, strenθ the physical power and energy I'm trying to build up my 6 Showtime
that makes someone strong physical strength in the gym.
warmth n wɔːmθ the heat something produces, or The cat was enjoying the 6 Showtime
when you feel warm warmth of the fire in the living
room.
weight n weɪt how heavy and fat someone is You shouldn't worry about your 6 Showtime
weight.
width n wɪdθ the distance from one side of These carpets are available in 6 Showtime
something to the other several different widths.
blame v bleɪm to say or think that someone or Don't blame me. It wasn't my 6 Showtime
something is responsible for fault!
something bad
bravery n ˈbreɪvəri actions, behaviour or an attitude After the war, my uncle was 6 Showtime
which shows courage and awarded a medal for bravery.
confidence
challenge n ˈtʃæləndʒ something that tests strength, I like the challenge of learning 6 Showtime
skill or ability, especially in a way new things.
that is interesting
cliffhanger n ˈklɪfˌhæŋə a situation in a story, film or The actors have been told to 6 Showtime
competition that makes you feel keep the show's cliffhanger a
very excited or nervous because secret.
you do not know what will
happen or have to wait a long
time to see how it will end
confess v kənˈfes to admit, especially to the police, McCarthy confessed to the 6 Showtime
that you have done something crime shortly after his arrest.
wrong or illegal
Part of
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grade n ɡreɪd a mark that a student is given for I need a really good grade in 7 School matters
their work or for an examination the final exam to pass the
course.
grade v ɡreɪd to give a mark to an examination The teacher spent the 7 School matters
paper or to a piece of school weekend grading tests.
work
layout n ˈleɪaʊt the way in which something such All the flats in the building have 7 School matters
as a town, garden or building is the same layout.
arranged
method n ˈmeθəd a planned way of doing I think we should try using a 7 School matters
something, especially one that a different method.
lot of people know about and
use
nickname n ˈnɪkneɪm a name given to someone, We had nicknames for all the 7 School matters
especially by their friends or teachers.
family, that is not their real name
and is often connected with what
they look like or something they
have done
participate v pɑːˈtɪsəpeɪt to take part in an activity or Do you usually participate in 7 School matters
event class discussions?
prefect n ˈpriːfekt an older student in some British Were you a prefect when you 7 School matters
schools, who has special duties were at school?
and helps to control younger
students
rows n rəʊz lines of things or people next to The children were asked to 7 School matters
each other stand in rows.
sewing n ˈsəʊɪŋ the activity or skill of making or Are you any good at sewing? 7 School matters
repairing clothes or decorating
cloth with a needle and thread
staff n stɑːf the people who work for an The teaching staff are all very 7 School matters
organisation experienced.
Part of
Word speech Pron Definition Example Unit Topic
make fun of meɪk fʌn əv to make unkind insulting remarks I'm not making fun of you. I 9 Tearaways
about someone or something admire what you did.
make trouble meɪk ˈtrʌbəl to cause problems by behaving If you make any trouble, you 9 Tearaways
badly or violently will be sent home.
open up to ˈəʊpən ʌp tə to stop being shy and say what Last night was the first time 9 Tearaways
someone ˈsʌmwʌn you really think that Kevin had really opened
up to me about his problems.
tell tales tel teɪəlz to tell someone in authority Don't go telling tales to the 9 Tearaways
about something wrong that teacher!
someone else has done
anonymous adj əˈnɒnəməs unknown by name I received anonymous phone 9 Tearaways
calls warning me not to go to
the police about what I'd seen.
chore n tʃɔː a small job that you have to do Husbands should be prepared 9 Tearaways
regularly, especially work that to do their share of the
you do to keep a house clean household chores.
defiance n dɪˈfaɪəns behaviour that shows you refuse Running away was an act of 9 Tearaways
to do what someone tells you to defiance against his parents.
do, especially because you do
not respect them
humiliating adj hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ making you feel ashamed, I had to apologize in front of 9 Tearaways
embarrassed and angry because everyone. It was so humiliating.
you have been made to look
weak or stupid
ignorant adj ˈɪɡnərənt not knowing facts or information He was an ignorant and 9 Tearaways
you ought to know uneducated man.
ignore v ɪɡˈnɔː to deliberately pay no attention It was very stupid of you to 9 Tearaways
to something that you have been ignore your mother's advice.
told or that you know about
impasse n æmˈpɑːs a situation in which it is Negotiations seemed to have 9 Tearaways
impossible to continue with a reached an impasse.
discussion or plan because the
people involved cannot agree
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informative adj ɪnˈfɔːmətɪv providing many useful facts or The lecture was very 9 Tearaways
ideas informative and helpful.
insulting adj ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ very rude and offensive to She started making insulting 9 Tearaways
someone comments about the size of my
stomach.
outrageous adj aʊtˈreɪdʒəs very shocking and extremely They showed a scene from 9 Tearaways
unfair or offensive Almodovar's outrageous new
movie.
rebellion n rɪˈbeljən when someone opposes or There was a rebellion by right- 9 Tearaways
fights against people in authority wing members of the party.
or ideas which they do not agree
with
resent v rɪˈzent to feel angry or upset about a He resented having to work 9 Tearaways
situation or about something that such long hours.
someone has done, especially
because you think that it is not
fair
sack v sæk to dismiss someone from their Aiden was sacked from his job. 9 Tearaways
job
stand-off n ˈstænd ɒf a situation in which neither side The political standoff led to a 9 Tearaways
in a fight or battle can gain an six-month delay in passing this
advantage year's budget.
traumatic adj trɔːˈmætɪk a traumatic experience is so His son's death was the most 9 Tearaways
shocking and upsetting that it traumatic event in Stan's life.
affects you for a long time
trust v trʌst to believe that someone is Can they be trusted to look 9 Tearaways
honest or will not do anything after the house?
bad or wrong
ancient adj ˈeɪnʃənt belonging to a time long ago in Rome is famous for its ancient 10 Looking back
history, especially thousands of monuments.
years ago
Part of
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turnover n ˈtɜːnˌəʊvə the amount of business done Turnover at the two restaurants 10 Looking back
during a particular period was about $7.4 million this
year.
unkind adj ˌʌnˈkaɪnd nasty, unpleasant or cruel A lot of unkind things were 10 Looking back
said.
upbringing n ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ the way that your parents care She had a comfortable middle- 10 Looking back
for you and teach you to behave class upbringing.
when you are growing up
uproar n ˈʌprɔː a lot of noise or angry protest There was an immediate 10 Looking back
about something uproar when the company
talked about cutting holiday
time.
washout n ˈwɒʃaʊt a failure The picnic was a total washout. 10 Looking back
Nobody turned up!
workout n ˈwɜːkaʊt a period of physical exercise, Start your workout with some 10 Looking back
especially as training for a sport gentle stretching exercises.
against the law əˈɡenst ðə lɔː not allowed by the law It is against the law to sell 10 Looking back
tobacco to someone under 16.
based on beɪst ɒn using something as the thing Based on past experience, the 10 Looking back
from which something else is restaurant is likely to be very
developed busy at the weekends.
caught by pure kɔːt baɪ pjʊə caught only because of luck The thief was caught by pure 10 Looking back
chance tʃɑːns chance.
deformed adj dɪˈfɔːmd something that is deformed has He's got a deformed foot. 10 Looking back
the wrong shape, especially
because it has grown or
developed wrongly
dispute n dɪˈspjuːt, a serious argument or All efforts to settle the dispute 10 Looking back
ˈdɪspjuːt disagreement have so far failed.
famous for adj ˈfeɪməs fə well-known for a particular thing France is famous for its wine. 10 Looking back
grind your teeth ɡraɪnd jə tiːθ to rub your upper and lower The dentist said that I must be 10 Looking back
teeth together, making a noise grinding my teeth at night.
Part of
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record-breaking adj ˈrekɔːd ˌbreɪkɪŋ a record-breaking number, level Record-breaking temperatures 12 Escape!
of performance, or person is the are being forecast for the
highest, lowest, biggest, best, weekend.
etc. of its type that has ever
happened or existed
red-haired adj ˈred heəd having red hair She's a pretty red-haired girl. 12 Escape!
right-handed adj ˌraɪt ˈhændɪd a right-handed person uses their Most people are right-handed. 12 Escape!
right hand for writing, throwing
etc.
round-faced adj ˈraʊnd feɪst having a face that is shaped like She was a round-faced 12 Escape!
a circle woman.
short-tempered adj ˌʃɔːt ˈtempəd tending to become angry very She tends to get short- 12 Escape!
quickly tempered when she's tired.
adrenaline rush collocation əˈdrenələn rʌʃ a sudden strong, usually Mountain climbing gave him 12 Escape!
pleasant feeling that you get the adrenalin rush he needed.
from doing something exciting
exotic destination collocation ɪɡˈzɒtɪk an unusual and interesting place They're always going on 12 Escape!
ˌdestəˈneɪʃən in a foreign country that you holiday to exotic destinations.
travel to
molly-coddle collocation ˈmɒlɪˌkɒdl to treat someone too kindly and He had been mollycoddled as 12 Escape!
to protect them too much from a young boy.
anything unpleasant
think straight collocation θɪŋk streɪt to think clearly Turn that music down - I can't 12 Escape!
think straight!
thrill-seeker collocation ˈθrɪl ˌsiːk ə someone who does things that The new rollercoaster will 12 Escape!
are dangerous because they like please thrill-seekers.
the feeling of excitement it gives
them
weekend break collocation ˌwiːkˈend ˈbreɪk a holiday that lasts a weekend She was looking forward to her 12 Escape!
weekend break in Paris.
cloudy adj ˈklaʊdi a cloudy day, sky, etc. is dark Tomorrow it will be cloudy and 12 Escape!
because there are a lot of clouds cool.
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frown on phr v ˈfraʊn ɒn to disapprove of someone or Even though divorce is legal, it 12 Escape!
something, especially someone's is still frowned on.
behaviour
have none of it hæv nʌn əv ɪt used to say that someone We offered to pay our half of 12 Escape!
refuses to allow someone to do the cost, but Charles would
something or to behave in a have none of it
certain way
journey n ˈdʒɜːni an occasion when you travel They arrived in Nice after an 12 Escape!
from one place to another, eight-hour journey by car.
especially over a long distance
off the beaten ɒf ðə ˈbiːtn træk not well known and far away The cottage was off the beaten 12 Escape!
track from the usual places that track, deep in the forest.
people visit
ordeal n ɔːˈdiːl, ˈɔːdiːl a terrible or painful experience The treatment she had to go 12 Escape!
that continues for a period of through was a terrible ordeal.
time
put life at risk pʊt laɪf ət rɪsk to put people in a situation If there are not enough 12 Escape!
where they may be killed lifejackets on the boat, you are
putting people's lives at risk.
the globe n ðə ɡləʊb the world The company exports all its 12 Escape!
products all over the globe.
threat n θret someone or something that is Pollution is a threat to the fish 12 Escape!
regarded as a possible danger in the river.
trip n trɪp a visit to a place that involves a This year we're going to 12 Escape!
journey, for pleasure or a Colorado on a five-day skiing
particular purpose trip.
try your hand at traɪ jə hænd ət to try to do something you have Have you ever tried your hand 12 Escape!
not done before at scuba diving?
voyage n ˈvɔɪ-ɪdʒ a long journey in a ship or In those days, the voyage to 12 Escape!
spacecraft Australia was long and
dangerous.
wrap in cotton ræp ɪn ˈkɒtn wʊl to protect someone completely You can't wrap those kids in 12 Escape!
wool from the dangers, difficulties, cotton wool all their lives.
etc. of life