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 ˈeɪbl̩
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 əˈrest

them 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 əˈwɔːd

as 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 ˈbeɪsmənt
ground level in a building
be aware phrase to know about something biː əˈweə

be lost phrase If something good is lost, it stops biː ˈlɒst

happening 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 ˈbɜːgl̩
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 ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp
player 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

in order to win something or to get
something
cheating noun behaving in a way that is not honest or fair tʃiːtɪŋ
in order to win something or to get
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 ˈtʃɪmni
to 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.bl̩

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 dɪˈtɜːmɪnd

not 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 ɪkˈstɪŋkt

now exist.

faint verb to suddenly become unconscious for a feɪnt

short 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 fens
divides 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 ˈfɔːməl

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

fragile phrase the air, land and water where people, ˌfrædʒaɪl
environment animals and plants live and which is very ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt
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 ˈtrʌbl̩

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 phrase to say what you want to say without talking get ˌstreɪt tə ðə ˈpɔɪnt
the 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 ˌgɪv ˈevɪdəns
in a court of law
give sth up verb to stop doing something before you have gɪv ˈʌp
completed it, usually because it is too
difficult
give sth up verb to stop doing something before you have gɪv ˈʌp
completed it, usually because it is too
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 hiːl
becomes 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 hʌt

wood

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 ɪmˈpɒsɪbl̩

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 ɪmˈprɒbəbl̩

income noun money that you earn by working, investing, ˈɪnkʌm

or producing goods

increase verb to get bigger or to make something bigger ɪnˈkriːs

in size or amount
increase noun when the number, size, or amount of ˈɪnkriːs
something gets bigger
incredible adjective too strange to be believed ɪnˈkredɪbl̩

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 ˈɪntrəst ˌreɪt
is 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 ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsɪbl̩
of what you are doing
irresponsible adjective not thinking about the possible bad results ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsɪbl̩
of what you are doing
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 ˈkiːp tuː
to do

kidnap verb to take someone away using force, usually ˈkɪdnæp

to 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 ˈmemərəbl̩
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 ˌəʊvəˈkʌm

feeling
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.bl̩
profession noun a type of work that needs special training prəˈfeʃən
or 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 ˌpʌblɪk ˈtrænspɔːt
trains 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 rɪˈliːs

people to buy or see
reliable adjective able to be trusted or believed rɪˈlaɪəbl̩

remarkable adjective very unusual or noticeable in a way that rɪˈmɑːkəbl̩

you 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 rɪˈspɒnsɪbl̩
trusted
responsible adjective showing good judgment and able to be rɪˈspɒnsɪbl̩
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 ˌselfˈkɒnfɪdənt

abilities
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 ˈstrʌgl̩

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 səkˈsesfəl

money 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

about someone's problems

tackle verb to try to do something difficult ˈtækl̩

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 ˈθɔːtfəl
can help other people
thoughtless adjective not considering how your actions and ˈθɔːtləs
words 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 treɪn

order 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 traɪəl

guilty 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 ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbl̩

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 ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl̩

unsuccessful adjective not achieving what was wanted or intended ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl

unsympathetic adjective showing that you do not understand or ˌʌnsɪmpəˈθetɪk

care about someone's problems
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 wuːnd
or 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
accused of theft, is finally over.
My face was very pale and my head was 9 162
aching.
People who expect the best are generally 5 57
likely to be ambitious and adventurous.

Getting richer doesn’t actually affect 4 46

how 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
likely to be ambitious and adventurous.

He described his time at school as 4 48

‘arduous’.
The thieves were seen on CCTV and two 8 161
suspects were arrested yesterday.

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 2 25
risk and are protected.
Most of Kenya’s best athletes are from 3 35
the 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

red card and awarded a penalty kick to
Chelsea.
The university has decided to award her 8 92
a 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

stole £5,000 worth of jewellery and
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 8 97

cat at home.
There have been a lot of burglaries in 8 97
our 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, 7 160
her look of complete surprise was
captured on film.
We’re going to change our energy supply 5 60
to solar energy to reduce our carbon
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

weather patterns are evidence of global
warming and climate change.
I feel terrible. I’ve come down with the 9 105
flu.
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 5 158

and I only see the bad things in them.
This simple pill can cure cancer. 9 105

He appeared in only one short scene of 7 160

the film, but that was cut after filming
finished.
Every month, the bank debits my 8 92
account with about £15 in fees.
The UK population has a total credit 8 92
card 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 6 71
is 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 7 85
detached 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 6 71

smaller languages all the time.
Alex is a bit dishonest. 10 163

My brother Nick is very disorganised – 5 158

his 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, 5 60

not many would have thought about the
ecological impact of burning so much
coal.
After filming, the editor began the work 7 160
of 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
considered an endangered species.

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 3 33
musicians 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
responsible employee with regular
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
manner that he was not satisfied with
his 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 2 155
decided a direct approach would be the
best one.
I can’t wait to get away. 2 20
The boat was sinking, but we all 2 20
managed 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 9 105
getting 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 1 12
up 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

weather patterns are evidence of global
warming and climate change.
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
alligators in zoos and research centres,
but there are fewer living in their
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.
While Markov was away hunting, the 2 25
tiger found its way to his hut in the
forest and broke in through the door.
While Markov was away hunting, the 2 25
tiger found its way to his hut in the
forest and broke in through the door.
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 10 118
didn’t 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 8 92
manage 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 6 71
world 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 8 92

53% of people understand how to make
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.

The jury gave a verdict of guilty. 8 161

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
month, you’ll probably keep to it.

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
quality of life of the local residents.

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

month, you’ll probably keep to it.

The tiger took Markov’s mattress outside. 2 25

Going to Russia was the most 6 70

memorable holiday I’ve ever had.

Well, you’ve always been motivated, 1 10

that’s 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
alligators in zoos and research centres,
but there are fewer living in their
natural 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 10 121
attitude 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 3 156

the Olympic Games.
The best performers all train really hard. 3 156

The spectators cheered Rodriguez as he 3 156

left the pitch.
William explained in a formal and polite 10 163
manner that he was not satisfied with
his 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 6 71
a 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 2 25

risk 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
quality of life of the local residents.

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 9 109
the 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

red card and awarded a penalty kick to
Chelsea.
William was an experienced and 10 163
responsible employee with regular
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 5 158

job.
William was an experienced and 10 163
responsible employee with regular
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.
William explained in a formal and polite 10 163
manner that he was not satisfied with
his 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 9 162
a scar.
It’s a very well-written film with a great 7 84
script.
Fred’s self-confident, so he is never 1 154
afraid 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 6 159
a 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

to solar energy to reduce our carbon
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
considered an endangered species.
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
stole £5,000 worth of jewellery and
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 9 105

I’ve strained my back.
Learning a programming language 4 157
really 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 6 159

where 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 6 70
great and the food was superb.
The thieves were seen on CCTV and two 8 161
suspects were arrested yesterday.
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 trial of Rebecca Rivers, who was 8 97
accused of theft, is finally over.
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.
The hunter shot the tiger and wounded it. 2 25

Teachers could be quite tough. 4 48

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

The trial of Rebecca Rivers, who was 8 161

accused of theft, is finally over.
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 6 70
and 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 5 158
arrange 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.
The jury gave a verdict of guilty. 8 161

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 3 156
for the 400m.
The hunter shot the tiger and wounded it. 2 25