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English Fast & Easy USEFUL WORDS (Part 1)
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English Fast & Easy USEFUL WORDS (Part 1 )
Table of Contents
wide awake / fast asleep
doze off
dilly-dally
hectic
absorb
bottleneck
Crossword Review # 1
renovate
furious
crooked
tilt
sophisticated
swamped
Crossword Review #2
fall through
enlarge
drag
efficient
detour
slam
Crossword Review #3
annoying
blister
practical
vary
cuisine
famished
Crossword Review #4
go Dutch
generous / stingy
poverty
substantial
double-park
congested
Crossword Review #5
horizontal / vertical
emit
underscore / dash / forward slash / lowercase
authentic
stare / glance
exhausted
Crossword Review #6
worn out
in debt
utility
conserve
desperate
hard of hearing
Crossword Review #7
vice versa
lump
procedure
reasonable
afford
instalments
Crossword Review #8
convince
hardly any
generate
fluctuate
likewise
slump
Crossword Review #9
optimistic
pessimistic
appetite
double standard
curfew
overflow
aware
decaf
dissolve
identical
portable
reimburse
pour
reputation
freezing
acquaintance
haggle
strong-willed
chipped
genuine / imitation
notice / realise
lid
fatal
mumble
Crossword Review #13
distracted
praise
criticise
spoon-feed
immature / mature
flat rate
incident
downsize
opponent
interfere
built-in
durable
technophobe
collaborate
recognise
packed
extend
ridiculous
inspire
decade
nostalgic
bundle
distinct
ideal
precise
splinter
capacity
collapse
shallow
trend
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Crossword Answers
wide awake / fast asleep
adj
completely awake / sleeping deeply
more examples
I didn't hear the phone ring. I was fast asleep.
I had so many problems on my mind. I lay in bed wide awake all night.
doze off
phr vb
to sleep lightly for a very short time
more examples
Sometimes when I watch TV, I doze off for a few minutes.
The meeting was so long and boring that I almost dozed off.
I often doze off in the car when my husband is driving.
dilly-dally
[DI-lee-DA-lee] vb
to do things slowly, wasting time
more examples
Stop dilly-dallying! Just get your jacket and go.
My son dilly-dallies when he walks to school; he stops to look at things
along the way.
hectic
[HEK-tik] adj
full of rushed, confused, busy activity
more examples
It's hard to relax at work because the office is so hectic.
Today I had 4 meetings, 5 appointments and a presentation! What a hectic
day!
Lim has 3 children and a full-time job. She also goes to the gym every day.
She has a hectic schedule.
absorb
[ab-ZORB] vb
When something absorbs a liquid, it pulls the liquid in.
more examples
Plants absorb water from the soil.
My skin is so dry; it absorbs this face cream very well.
bottleneck
[BOH-tul-nek] n
a section of the road that becomes narrow so that it slows down the traffic
more examples
The bottleneck was caused by a car accident.
There's often a bottleneck where a two-lane road becomes a one-lane road.
Grab a pencil! - Puzzle # 1
Across
4 At 2 AM, I was __ awake. I couldn't sleep.
5 A good sport shirt should __ the sweat from your body.
6 Traffic from the east, the west and the north all join together on one road
here. That's why there's a __.
Down
1 Doris has a __ schedule on Tuesdays. She goes to school, then work, then
piano class, and then she does homework.
2 We're late! Don't dilly-__! Just get ready so we can go.
3 When I'm tired I often __ off in the car while my husband is driving.
For answers, please turn to the back.
renovate
[REN-uh-vate] vb
to make a place look new by changing it
more examples
My wife wants to renovate our kitchen to make it more modern.
A: The hotel looks different.
B: That's because they renovated. They painted and bought new furniture.
furious
[FYU-ree-us] adj
very angry
more examples
He was so furious with her that he never spoke to her again.
My boss decided to cut my salary! I'm furious about his decision.
The workers are furious about losing their jobs.
crooked
[KROO-kid] adj not straight
more examples
Your tie is crooked. You should straighten it.
Crooked teeth can be straightened by wearing metal wires - called braces -
on the teeth.
He has a crooked spine, so the doctor is going to operate.
Note: spine = bones down centre of back
tilt
vb
to make one side higher or lower
more examples
Don't tilt your chair back! It's dangerous.
I tilt my paper to the left a little when I write.
Suddenly the boat tilted to one side, and water poured in.
Michael Jackson tilted his hat down over one eye.
sophisticated
[suh-FIS-ti-kay-tid] adj
showing a high level of culture, design, fashion, etc.
more examples
Gold is a very sophisticated colour.
Mrs. Ho goes to classical concerts, buys her clothes in France and collects
art. She's so sophisticated.
swamped
[swompt] adj
having so much of something that it is difficult to manage
more examples
During the holidays, Bali is swamped with tourists.
Business is very good, but we are so busy! We are swamped with orders.
When we increased our prices, we were swamped with complaints.
Across
2 She always looks so __ with her beautiful silk dresses and expensive
hairstyles.
5 She __ her head to the side and her hat fell off.
6 Last week, I was absent from school, so this week I'm __ with a lot of
extra homework.
Down
1 This old restaurant needs to be painted, and needs new furniture. They
should __ it so it looks new.
3 City roads are often straight, but mountain roads are usually __.
4 I'm __ with my boyfriend because he lied to me!

fall through
[fall-THROO] phrvb
to fail; to result in nothing
(normally for a plan or business deal)
more examples
Our trip fell through because we couldn't get a hotel reservation.
If we don't answer all the client's questions, the sale may fall through.
enlarge
[en-LARGE] vb
to make bigger
more examples
If we enlarge the kitchen, I will have more space to cook.
Reading can enlarge your vocabulary.
If the text on your computer monitor is too small, you can enlarge it by
changing the type size.
drag
vb
to pull something along the ground with difficulty
more examples
She dragged the sofa to the living room.
The wheels on my suitcase broke, so I had to drag it along the ground.
efficient
[ih-FISH-unt] adj
working well without wasting time, money or energy
more examples
I have a very efficient secretary. She organizes her time well and works
fast.
Singapore has an efficient public transport system. You can go anywhere
quickly and easily..
detour
[DEE-toor] n
a longer and not direct way to get somewhere
more examples
Philip was late getting to work because there is a detour in the road.
I made a detour on the way home to buy some vegetables.
slam
vb
shut loudly with force
more examples
I accidentally slammed the car door on my finger. It was painful!
There was a strong wind, and suddenly the door slammed shut.
Across
2 E-ticketing is so __. The airline doesn't waste paper, and the customer
doesn't waste time going to a travel agency.
4 I know that you are angry, but you shouldn't __ the door like that!
6 We planned to buy that house, but we couldn't borrow enough money. So,
our plan fell __.
Down
1 There's a car accident on the road blocking traffic. I'll make a __ and go
another way.
3 When the shop increased the number of products for sale, they had to __
the display area.
5 That box is too heavy to carry. You have to __ it to the car.

annoying
[uh-NOI-ing] adj
making you a little angry
more examples
I'm trying to watch a movie, but the phone keeps ringing. It's so annoying!
My husband has an annoying habit. He looks at his watch while I'm
talking!
It's annoying that she keeps cancelling our appointments.
blister
[BLIS-ter] n
a bubble on the skin caused by rubbing or by a burn
more examples
A tennis racket can sometimes cause a blister on your hand.
When a blister breaks, liquid comes out.
practical
[PRAK-ti-kul] adj
useful and suitable for your situation
more examples
Small cars are practical in the city. They're easy to park.
A: I just moved to this city, so I keep a map in my bag.
B: That's a practical idea!
It's not practical to ride a bicycle to work because it often rains.
vary
[VAIR-ee] vb
be different; change
more examples
In Saudi Arabia, the temperature can vary from 5 degrees to 40 degrees.
A: How long does it take to get to Bangkok by train?
B: The time varies slightly, but usually around 5 hours.
cuisine
[kwiz-EEN] n
style of cooking
more examples
That hotel restaurant is famous for its excellent cuisine.
Chinese cuisine is often salty. Indian cuisine is spicy.
famished
[FAM-isht] adj
very hungry
more examples
When is lunch. Mum? I'm famished!
By the time they served dinner, it was 9 PM and everyone was famished.
Across
3 Hotel room prices __ a lot. Some cost less than $50, while others cost
thousands of dollars.
5 I got a painful __ on my foot after running 25 kilometres.
6 I love traditional French __, especially their rich creamy sauces.
Down
1 Long-sleeved shirts are __ in the jungle because there are a lot of
mosquitoes.
2 I haven't eaten all day. I'm __. Let's go and have dinner!
4 My neighbour's car alarm goes off every night. It's such an __ sound!
go Dutch
[go-DUCH] id
each person pays for themselves
more examples
I offered to pay for my friend's lunch, but she said, "Let's go Dutch."
I paid for myself, and Hendra paid for himself. We went Dutch.
generous / stingy
[JEN-er-us] [STIN-jee] adj
willing to give your money, time, etc./ not willing to give
more examples
Harry is very generous to his mother-in-law. He's generous with his
money and with his time.
My boss is stingy with salaries but generous with bonuses.
poverty
[POV-er-tee] n
being very poor
more examples
There is so much poverty in villages because there aren't enough jobs.
This charity helps people who live in poverty.
I grew up in poverty, but now I am a successful businessman.
Note: charity = group that helps needy people
substantial
[sub-STAN-shul] adj
quite large in number or amount
more examples
You should eat a substantial breakfast before you go hiking.
We made substantial changes to our staff by hiring more women.
If a substantial number of customers complain, the manager will listen.
double-park
[duh-bul-PARK] vb
to park beside a car that is already parked
more examples
I couldn't find a parking space, so I double-parked while I ran into the
store for cigarettes.
Double-parking is illegal! If the police catch you, they will give you a
ticket.
Note: illegal = not allowed by the law
congested
[kun-JES-tid] adj
crowded with traffic so that movement is difficult
more examples
The shopping mall car park was so congested. It took 30 minutes to get out.
That junction is always congested with buses.
Bangkok's roads are heavily congested.
Across
3 __ is one reason why some people steal. They do not have enough money
to buy what they need.
5 A __ number of students failed the course because the exam was so

difficult.
6 He was very __ to his son's school. He gave the school
thousands of dollars.
Down
1 When I go to dinner with a lot of friends, we go __. Each person pays for
their own dinner.
2 During holidays, the highway is always heavily __ with cars.
4 Could you move your car? You've __-parked beside my car, so my car
can't get out.
horizontal / vertical
[hor-uh-ZON-tul] [VUR-ti-kul] adj
straight from left to right / straight up and down
more examples
The capital letter 'E' is made with 1 vertical line and 3 horizontal lines.
Please draw a vertical line down the middle of the page.
Many websites today use horizontal menus, so you scroll to the right
instead of scrolling down.
emit
[ih-MIT] vb
to send out (normally for a light, a sound or a smell]
more examples
Some car alarms emît a very loud sound.
This air conditioner is expensive because it doesn't emit any noise.
The leaking gas tank emitted a dangerous gas.
underscore(_)/ dash(-)/ forward slash(/)
/lowercase(a, b, a etc. Not A, B, C)
[UN-der-skor] [FOR-werd-slash] [LOW-er-kays]
more examples
A: Write down this website: news4u/bbc-english_now@realnews.com
B: I'll read that back to you. It's news, the number 4, the letter u, forward
slash, bbc, dash, English, underscore, now, at real news dot com. All
lowercase.
authentic
[aw-THEN-tik] adj
original; real
more examples
Is that an authentic Picasso painting or just a copy?
At the museum, we saw authentic World War 1 army uniforms.
stare / glance
[stair] [glahns] vb
to look for a long time / to look for a short time
more examples
I saw Brad Pitt at the airport. I just stood there staring at him.
If my phone rings while I'm driving, I just glance at it to see who called.
He glanced around the restaurant to see if she was there.
I glanced down and noticed a $10 note on the floor.
exhausted
[ig-ZAW-stid] adj
very tired
more examples
I'm exhausted from playing football.
We were completely exhausted after we moved all the furniture.
Across
1 As I was walking past the bank, I __ inside and saw you.
3 I worked 14 hours today. I'm completely __!
5 I painted a __ line across my paper from the left side to the right.
6 A skunk is an animal that can __ a bad smell to keep other animals away.
Down
2 That restaurant serves __ Italian food. They import all their spices from
Italy.
4 Our website address is good/life@bbd.com. Don't forget to put a forward

__ between the words 'good' and life'.
worn out
[worn-OUT] adj
so old and used that something is not useful anymore
more examples
Throw away those worn-out shoes you've been wearing for 10 years.
This old carpet is dirty, thin and there are holes in it. It's worn out.
in debt
[in-DET] n
If you have borrowed money but haven't paid it back yet, you are in debt.
more examples
Sally paid for her vacation with her credit card. Now she's $3000 in debt.
Lee borrowed $500,000 and then lost it at the casino. Now he's heavily in
debt.
utility
[yoo-TIL-i-tee] n
a basic service, such as electricity and water
(often provided by the government)
more examples
Our rent is $1000 including utilities.
If you don't pay your utility bills, they may cut off your water and
electricity supply.
conserve
[kon-SURV] vb
to use as little as possible so that you do not waste
more examples
We can conserve water by taking shorter showers.
Long-distance runners rest before a big race to conserve energy.
desperate
[DES-prit] adj
needing or wanting something very much
more examples
When their child was kidnapped, the parents were desperate for help.
I have no money. I'm desperate for a job!
She is 35 years old and hopes to have a baby. She is desperate to get
married.
hard of hearing
[HARD-ov-HEER-ing] adj
not able to hear well
more examples
Most elderly people are hard of hearing.
Joseph should get a hearing aid because he is hard of hearing.
Note: hearing aid = a small object that goes in or behind the ear to make sounds louder
Across
4 My old car tyres need to be replaced because they are __ out.
5 I borrowed a lot of money from the bank. Now I'm __ debt.
6 After being lost in the jungle for 5 days, we were __ for food and water.
Down
1 I don't use the air conditioner anymore. I __ electricity by using a fan.
2 At the university hostel, we don't have to pay for __, such as water and
electricity.
3 I have to shout when I talk to Grandpa because he's __ of hearing.

vice versa
[vice-VUR-sa] adv
the opposite of what I just said
more examples
Dogs hate cats, and vice versa.(= cats hate dogs]
Husbands should respect their wives, and vice versa.(= wives should
respect their husbands)
First, I will drive so that you can sleep in the car. And later on, vice versa.
(= you drive so that I can sleep)
lump
n
a small, hard swollen area under the skin, usually because of an illness or injury
more examples
I fell off the roof and got a big lump on my head.
After the spider bit me, I had a painful lump on my foot.
procedure
[pruh-SEE-jer] n
a set of actions or steps taken to do something
more examples
What is the procedure for getting a travel visa to Canada?
The standard procedure for renting an apartment is to find an apartment,
fill out an application form, and then pay a deposit.
Applying to university is a lengthy procedure. There are so many steps.
Note: standard = normal lengthy = taking a long time
reasonable
[REE-zuh-nuh-bul] adj
not too expensive
more examples
$60 dollars is very reasonable for a microwave.
They sell good food at a reasonable price.
The price of electronic products is quite reasonable at that shop.
afford
[uh-FORD] vb
to have enough money to buy something
more examples
A: Can you afford to buy a car?
B: I can afford to buy a small car. I can't afford a big one.
A: I can't afford a car, so I bought a bicycle instead.
I lost my job, so I couldn't afford to take a holiday last year.
instalments
[¡n-STAWL-munts] n
small regular payments that you make until you have finished paying for something
more examples
I'm paying for my washing machine in monthly instalments.
He paid in instalments of $50 per month.
Can I pay in instalments or do I have to pay a lump sum?
Note: lump sum = one large amount of money
Across
3 I can't afford to pay for the motorcycle today, so the seller says I can pay
in monthly __.
5 He's selling his car for a price, so many people are interested.
6 My dentist wants to pull out my tooth. He said the whole __ takes about
an hour.
Down
1 Tonight I will cook and you wash the dishes. Then tomorrow, vice __.
(You cook and I'll wash the dishes.)
2 I was stung by a bee and so I had a big red __ on my leg.
4 I can't __ this TV. It's too expensive for me.

convince
[kun-VINS] vb
to make someone believe or do something by giving them good reasons
more examples
He wanted to leave, but I convinced him to stay.
I tried to convince him to see a doctor, but he refused.
I convinced my manager that we needed a new fax machine.
hardly any
[HARD-lee-EN-ee]
almost none
more examples
We don't have to wait long to buy our movie tickets because there are
hardly any people in the line.
We arrived fast because there was hardly any traffic on the highway.
generate
[JEN-uh-rate] vb
to cause; to create; to produce
more examples
Singapore's new casino generates a lot of jobs.
The meeting generated a lot of new ideas.
Those lamps generate too much heat.
fluctuate
[FLUK-choo-ate] vb
to change often
(going higher, then lower, then higher, then lower, etc.]
more examples
The price of gold fluctuates a lot. Sometimes it's very high, sometimes low.
The temperature fluctuated a lot this year. It was hot some days and cold
other days.
My weight fluctuates between 60 and 65 kg.
likewise
[LIKE-wize] adv
in the same way
more examples
There is too much speeding on our roads. Likewise, there are too many
accidents.
Their son is very clever. Likewise, their daughter is a top student.
slump
n
a long, bad period of time when there is not much success
more examples
The football team is in a slump. They lost their last four games.
I'm in a slump this semester. I've done poorly on my last 3 exams.
Across
1 There is __ any milk left in the refrigerator - just enough for one cup of
tea.
4 We advertise our products online. The advertisements __ $20,000 in sales

every month!
6 The number of students in his school __ between 1000 and 2000. It's
different every year.
Down
2 The price of food is increasing. __, the cost of living is increasing.
3 I didn't want to see the movie, but she kept telling me how good it was.
She finally __ me to see it.
5 Business has been in a __ for months. We may have to close down the
company.
optimistic
[op-tuh-MIS-tik] adj
believing that good things will happen in the future
more examples
If you study hard, you will feel optimistic about your future.
I'm optimistic that our team can win the game tomorrow.
She's an optimistic person even when things go wrong.
pessimistic
[pes-uh-MIS-tik] adj
believing that bad things will happen in the future
more examples
John is such a pessimistic person! He always expects the worst will
happen.
Anna is pessimistic about her exam results. She thinks she will fail.
appetite
[AP-i-tite] n
a desire for food
more examples
Most people have no appetite when they are sick.
I found an insect in my soup, and I lost my appetite! I wasn't hungry
anymore.
Don't eat cake before dinner or you will spoil your appetite.
double standard
[duh-bul-STAN-derd] n
an unfair rule that gives more freedom or rights to one person (or group) than another
more examples
Men are paid more than women for doing the same job! It's such a double
standard.
In America many years ago, white people could sit at the front of the bus,
but black people had to sit at the back. It was a double standard!
The college gives scholarships to business students but not to science
students! What a double standard!
curfew
[KUR-fyoo] n
a rule that requires people to be home at a certain time
more examples
The police announced a curfew for all teenagers in the village to prevent
trouble.
My son had a 10 o'clock curfew, but he broke his curfew and came home
at 11 PM.
overflow
[over-FLOH] vb
to become too full so that whatever is inside starts to come out
more examples
I poured too much milk in my glass, and it overflowed.
The rubbish bins are overflowing with rubbish. Please clean it up.
During heavy rain, the river overflows on to the streets.
Grab a pencil! - Puzzle #10
Across
1 Remember to turn off the bath water or else the bath tub will __.
4 You think the economy will get worse. Why are you always so __?
Down
2 I'm very __ about my future. I think many good things will happen.
3 I spend a lot of money on food because my husband has a big __.
5 At my school, boys are allowed to play basketball, but girls aren't! That's
a double __!
6 I have a 9 o'clock . If I get home later than that, my parents punish me.
aware
[uh-WAIR] adj
knowing that something exists
more examples
Most children are aware of the danger of cigarettes.
I was aware that he was sick, but I didn't know it was so serious.
If you go camping, be aware of the dangers! You must know what animals
and insects you might see.
decaf
[DEE-kaf] n
coffee that does not contain caffeine
more examples
I never drink regular coffee in the evening. After 6 PM I only drink decaf.
I'd like one large decaf with cream and sugar, please.
dissolve
[dih-ZOLV] vb
When something solid dissolves, it becomes part of the liquid it is mixed with.
more examples
When the medicine tablets have dissolved in the water, you can drink it.
I used powdered soap to wash my clothes, but the powder didn't dissolve
very well. It was stuck to my clothes.
identical
[ih-DEN-ti-kul] adj
exactly the same
more examples
I lost your mp3 player. I will buy you an identical one.
John and Jeff are twins. They look identical!
My car is identical to your car: the same model and colour.
These shirts are identical in colour, but the sizes are different.
portable
[POR-tuh-bul] adj
designed to be easy to move and carry around
more examples
I bought a portable barbeque set so we could cook on the beach.
This baby seat is lightweight, portable and easy to store.
reimburse
[ree-¡m-BURS] vb
to pay back money to someone who has spent it for you
more examples
I paid for my boss' plane ticket, and he reimbursed me.
My company reimburses me for my petrol expenses. I just give them the
receipts.
Across
3 I didn't try to help him because I wasn't __ of his problem.
5 I give presentations all around the country, so I bought a __ projector that

I can carry easily.
6 If you put salt in hot water, the salt will __.
Down
1 All the houses on my street are __ in design. Only the colours are
different.
2 If I go on a business trip, my company will __ me for my travel expenses.
4 She ordered a regular coffee and I ordered a __ because caffeine keeps me

awake at night.
pour
[POHR] vb
rain heavily
more examples
It was pouring last night, so I closed the windows.
Look at those black clouds! I think it's going to pour!
The rain poured down all morning.
reputation
[rep-yoo-TEY-shun] n
most people's general opinion about something or someone
more examples
That teacher has a bad reputation. Most students say that his class is very
boring.
ABC Company has a good reputation for on-time delivery.
freezing
[FREE-zing] adj
very cold
more examples
We went to Japan in the winter. It was freezing!
I was freezing in the cinema because I forgot to take a jacket.
acquaintance
[uh-KWEYN-tuns] n
a person that you know but not very well
more examples
He's an acquaintance of mine, but I can't remember his name.
A: Is Omar a friend of yours?
B: No, he's an acquaintance. He's my cousin's friend.
haggle
[HA-gl] vb
to argue back and forth to decide on a price
more examples
The price tag said $200, but he haggled, and he got it for $150.
On the beach, there were lots of tourists haggling over the price of
souvenirs.
Note: souvenir = something you buy to remember a place you visited
strong-willed
[strong-WIL-d] adj
describes a person who knows what he wants and does not let anyone change his plan
more examples
I advised her not to take the bus alone, but she's very strong- willed and did
it anyway.
He will succeed in business because he's so strong-willed. Nothing can
stop him.
Across
4 If you want a lower price, you have to __ with the salesperson.
5 I didn't invite her to my wedding because she's just an __- not really a
friend.
6 My clothes are all wet because I forgot my umbrella, and it's __ outside!
Down
1 This hotel has a good __ for excellent service.
2 Can you lend me your jacket? I'm __!
3 I tried to change Andrew's mind about buying that car, but he's very
strong-__. He wouldn't listen to me.
chipped
[chipt] adj
having a small piece broken off
more examples
I got a chipped tooth when I fell off the ladder.
The paint is chipped on this table. Let's repaint it.
genuine / imitation
[JEN-yoo-in] [im-i-TEY-shun] adj
real / copied so that it looks real
more examples
These shoes are expensive because they're genuine leather.
That man sells imitation Rolex watches.
Imitation silk feels just like genuine silk. It's hard to tell the difference.
notice / realise
[NO-tis] [REE-uh-lize] vb
to know because you see / to know because you think
more examples
When I looked at her, I noticed she was crying.
Many days later, I realised my mistake.
When we worked together, I realised he was a very clever man.
lid
n
the cover of a container
more examples
Don't take the lid off the soup pot, or the soup will get cold.
Most medicine bottles have child-proof lids.
Note: child-proof = designed so that a small child cannot use
fatal
[FEY-tul] adj
If something is fatal, you die because of it.
more examples
There was a fatal car accident on the highway. Three people died.
Some types of cancer are fatal. Other types can be cured.
Note: cured = if a sickness is cured, it goes away
mumble
[MUM-bul] vb
to say something unclearly and quietly
more examples
I didn't understand what Roger said. He was mumbling.
That crazy woman always mumbles to herself on the street.
Across
4 When I was driving to work, I suddenly __ I had forgotten to lock the
door.
5 We can't sell that cup because it's __. Someone must have hit it against
something.
6 He's so shy that whenever he talks to a girl, he just looks at the floor and
__.
Down
1 Mr. Kim developed a __ illness and died three weeks later.
2 Put the __ on the cola bottle, or the cola will lose its bubbles.
3 Why did you buy a __ Louis Vuitton bag? An imitation one looks almost
the same but costs only $30.
distracted
[dih-STRAK-tid] adj
not paying attention because you are focused on the wrong thing
more examples
A: You're not listening to me. You seem distracted.
B: Yes, I am distracted. I'm thinking about my exams.
I didn't hear what you said. I was distracted by a noise in the next room.
praise
[preyz] vb
to say good things about someone's performance or character
more examples
I often praise my staff for their good work.
I praised my wife for the delicious dinner she cooked.
Our football coach praised us for playing well.
criticise
[KRIT-ih-size] vb
to say bad things about someone's performance or character
more examples
He criticised my essay. He said it was badly written.
Many people criticised the government for spending too much money.
spoon-feed
[SPOON-feed] vb
to give someone too much help so they do not need to think for themselves
more examples
Fred doesn't work. His family gives him money. If they keep spoon-feeding
him, he will never try to get a job.
That teacher tells his students what questions will be on the exams. He
spoon-feeds his students.
immature / mature
[im-uh-CHUR] [muh-CHUR] adj
behaving like someone younger / behaving like someone older
more examples
She's 30 years old, but she cries if she doesn't get what she wants. She's
very immature.
He takes care of his younger brothers and sisters. He's such a mature boy.
flat rate
n
a fixed price that does not change
more examples
Some companies charge a flat rate to repair a computer. Other companies
charge by the hour.
ABC Cleaning Company charges a flat rate of $50 to clean an office no
matter how big the office is.
Across
1 She has worked here for 2 weeks, but you still help her all the time. She
won't learn if you keep __-feeding her.
5 I tried to watch the movie, but I was __ by the people beside me. They
kept talking!
6 My brother is so __! He's 30 years old, but he still plays computer games!
Down
2 Parents should __ their children when they get good grades.
3 Many people __ the movie. They said it was too long and boring.
4 Most golf courses don't charge an hourly rate. They charge a __ rate for
each game no matter how long it takes.
incident
[IN-sid-unt] n
something that happens [an accident, a crime, a fire, a fight, etc.)
more examples
Someone robbed that store yesterday. I heard about the incident from my
wife.
There was a fire at our office. The incident happened early in the morning.
There was a shooting incident at the restaurant. Two customers were shot.
downsize
[DOWN-size] vb
If a company downsizes it becomes smaller because it has fewer workers.
more examples
Our company had to downsize because business was very slow.
When our company downsized, many employees lost their job.
opponent
[uh-POH-nunt] n
the person who is against you in a sport, competition or fight
more examples
Tiger Woods usually plays better than his opponents.
I won the badminton game! I beat my opponent with a score of 21 to 8!
The president wants to increase taxes, but his opponents want him to cut
taxes.
Note: beat = win against
interfere
[in-ter-FEER] vb
to involve yourself in a situation when you are not wanted or needed
more examples
The police do not like to interfere in family problems.
Never interfere between two fighting dogs, or they might attack you!
built-in
[bilt-in] adj
made as a part of something and not able to be removed
more examples
With my computer's built-in microphone, I can record voice messages.
My new TV has a built-in DVD player, so I don't have to buy one.
We designed our kitchen with built-in cabinets.
durable
[DYOOR-uh-bul] adj
able to last a long time without becoming damaged
more examples
Wood is a durable material. Paper is not.
These days, many electronic products have to be replaced after a short time
because they're not durable.
I've had this leather jacket for 20 years. Leather is so durable.
Across
2 My company __ last year. We had 200 employees, but this year we only
have 150.
5 My new car has a __-in GPS system, so I don't have to buy one
separately.
6 I lost the badminton game! My __ played better than me.
Down
1 "There was a bank robbery yesterday." "Yes, I read about that __ in the
newspaper."
3 Teenagers often like to make their own decisions. They don't want their
parents to __.
4 I have used the same camera for over 15 years. It's very __.
technophobe
[TEK-nuh-fobe] n
a person who is scared of advanced technology or high-tech equipment
more examples
My father is a technophobe. He does his accounting by hand instead of on
the computer.
This phone is really simple to use. It was designed for technophobes!
collaborate
[kuh-LAB-uh-rate] vb
to work together on a project
more examples
Lim and I collaborated on the book. I researched it. He wrote it.
Michael Jackson collaborated with Celine Dion. They recorded a song
together.
Many scientists are collaborating to develop a cure for cancer.
recognise
[REK-ug-nize] vb
to know - because you have seen before
more examples
Do you recognise the building in this photo? It's our old school!
A: You just walked past me, but you didn't say hello.
B: I didn't recognise you because you look so different now.
packed
[pakt] adj
very crowded
more examples
New York is packed with tourists every summer.
The train is packed during rush hour!
extend
[ik-STEND] vb
to make longer
more examples
The teacher extended the deadline until March 15.
A: This table isn't long enough for 8 people.
B: We can extend it by adding a piece of wood in the centre.
ridiculous
[ri-DIK-yuh-lus] adj
crazy; silly
more examples
That's a ridiculous idea. It will never work.
You spent $500 on a haircut?! That's ridiculous!
It's ridiculous that we have to drive 5 hours just for a meeting.
Across
1 At the final football match, the stadium was __ with football fans. Every
ticket was sold.
3 She's going jogging in high-heeled shoes? That's a __ idea!
5 Brenda is a __. That's why she writes letters instead of emails.
6 Even though I hadn't seen her for 20 years, I was able to __ her. She still
looked the same.
Down
2 I'm going to __ with a computer engineer. He will develop a new software
program, and I will market it.
4 The shopping mall's car park is too small, so they plan to __ it all the way
to the road.
inspire
[in-SPY-er] vb
to make someone feel excited so that they take some action
more examples
We need a coach who can inspire the team!
She is a great teacher. She inspires her students to study harder.
decade
[DEK-ade] n
10 years
more examples
It will take one decade for this little plant to become a tree.
The world will change a lot in this decade.(2010-2019]
The 1980s was a decade of economic growth.(1980-1989)
nostalgic
[nos-TAL-jik] adj
happy and sad remembering and missing times long ago
more examples
I feel nostalgic whenever I listen to Elvis Presley music. I miss those days.
My old classmates and I went out for dinner. We talked about our old
schooldays. It was a nostalgic evening.
bundle
[BUN-dl] n
a group of things wrapped, tied or held together
more examples
She took a big bundle of clothes to the cleaners.
She handed me a bundle of old books that she didn't want anymore.
distinct
[dis-TINKT] adj
different from others so that you can recognise it
more examples
Salmon has a distinct taste. It doesn't taste like other fish.
Elvis Presley had a distinct voice. When you hear his songs, you know it's
him.
The big yellow "M" outside every McDonald's restaurant is so distinct. I
think everyone in the world knows it.
ideal
[eye-DEE-ul] adj
most suitable; perfect
more examples
The ideal weight for a 3-year-old child is around 15 kilograms.
Angie is the ideal person to manage our new shop.
This seminar is an ideal opportunity to advance your career.
Across
2 I like the music from the 1950s. Rock and roll began during that __.
3 When I drove past my childhood home, I felt __. Those were happy times.
5 My mother always told me I could do anything if I worked hard. She __

me to follow my dreams.
Down
1 Could you take that big __ of old newspapers to the Recycling Centre?
2 Durian fruit has a __ smell. It smells different from every other fruit.
4 Hinton Hotel is an __ place to hold the conference because it's near the
airport.
precise
[pri-SISE] adj
exact
more examples
When you calculate the numbers, please be precise.
Around 50 people attended the party. I'm not sure of the precise number.
A: The police need the precise time of the accident.
B: It was 8:47 PM.
splinter
[SPLIN-ter] n
a small piece of wood stuck under the skin
more examples
I've got a splinter in my finger.
You can remove a splinter with a sharp needle.
capacity
[kuh-PAS-i-tee] n
the maximum amount that something can take
more examples
A: What's the capacity of the ship?
B: The capacity of the ship is 2000 people.
The fuel tank has a capacity of 50 litres.
At rush hour, all buses are filled to capacity.
collapse
[kuh-LAPS] vb
to fall down and break into small pieces
more examples
During the earthquake, the whole building collapsed.
The roof collapsed because of heavy rain.
shallow
[SHAL-oh] adj
not deep
more examples
The ocean is quite shallow by the beach. It's safe to swim.
Small children should only swim in the shallow end of the swimming pool.
trend
n
a new, popular way of doing things
more examples
A recent trend is black sports shoes. But I think that trend will change
soon.
A growing trend is reading the news online instead of buying newspapers.
Today, the trend is toward low-fat food.
Across
3 It's a very __ river. Even a small child can stand in it.
5 There are too many people in this lift. The __ is only 12 people!
6 Years ago, children watched a lot of TV, but today the __ is playing video
games.
Down
1 Fred is so fat that his chair __ when he sat down, and poor Fred fell on the
floor.
2 I got a __ in my finger when I was carrying the wooden table.
4 Around 2000 people live in my village. I am not sure of the __ number.

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5 A good sport shirt should __ the sweat from your body.

2 We're late! Don't dilly-__! Just get ready so we can go.

4 I'm __ with my boyfriend because he lied to me!

5 That box is too heavy to carry. You have to __ it to the car.

5 I got a painful __ on my foot after running 25 kilometres.

6 I love traditional French __, especially their rich creamy sauces.

5 A __ number of students failed the course because the exam was so

6 He was very __ to his son's school. He gave the school

2 During holidays, the highway is always heavily __ with cars.

3 I worked 14 hours today. I'm completely __!

4 Our website address is good/life@bbd.com. Don't forget to put a forward

5 I borrowed a lot of money from the bank. Now I'm __ debt.

3 I have to shout when I talk to Grandpa because he's __ of hearing.

2 I was stung by a bee and so I had a big red __ on my leg.

4 I can't __ this TV. It's too expensive for me.

4 We advertise our products online. The advertisements __ $20,000 in sales

3 I spend a lot of money on food because my husband has a big __.

5 I give presentations all around the country, so I bought a __ projector that

6 If you put salt in hot water, the salt will __.

2 If I go on a business trip, my company will __ me for my travel expenses.

4 She ordered a regular coffee and I ordered a __ because caffeine keeps me

most people's general opinion about something or someone

2 Can you lend me your jacket? I'm __!

6 I lost the badminton game! My __ played better than me.

3 She's going jogging in high-heeled shoes? That's a __ idea!

5 Brenda is a __. That's why she writes letters instead of emails.

5 My mother always told me I could do anything if I worked hard. She __

2 I got a __ in my finger when I was carrying the wooden table.

4 Around 2000 people live in my village. I am not sure of the __ number.

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