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Lead-in
Part of
speech
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
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according
preposition
ə'kɔːdɪŋ
6
6
6
get hold of
malleable
badge
n phrase
adj
n
get həʊld əv
ˈmæliəbəl
bædʒ
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batch
n
bætʃ
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thistle
n
ˈθɪsəl
According to the police, his attackers beat him with a blunt
instrument.
I need to get hold of a car.
Steel is a malleable metal.
We were each handed a badge with our name on it.
Every day another batch of papers reaches the manager,
demanding his attention.
The thistle is the flower of Scotland.
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fission
n
ˈfɪʃən
Some of the fission fragments are themselves radioactive.
get əˈkrɒs
kʌm əˈkrɒs
lʊk ʌp
meɪk ʌp
ˈkæri ɒn
həʊld ɒn
wɒtʃ aʊt
wɜk aʊt
The message isn’t getting across.
I came across an old diary in her desk.
Look up the word in your dictionary.
Nick made up a song about them.
Sorry, I interrupted you. Please carry on.
Hold on, I'll just get my coat.
You'll become an alcoholic if you don’t watch out
See if you can work this bill out.
n
n
v
adj
n
n
phr v
ˈɒrədʒən, ˈɒrɪdʒən
ˈnɪkneɪm
kənˈfjuːz
ˈfæʃənəbəl
ˈɡɪvən neɪm
ˈmeɪdn neɪm
neɪm ˈɑftə
The tradition has its origins in the Middle Ages.
We had nicknames for all the teachers.
People might well confuse the two products.
Strong colours are very fashionable at the moment.
My given name is Nicholas.
I'm Mrs Mary Smith, but my maiden name is Mary Black.
He was named after his father.
He made a name for himself as a conductor of the Berlin
Orchestra.
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get across
6
come across
6
look up
6
make up
6
carry on
6
hold on
6
watch out
6
work out
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origin
8
nickname
8
confuse
8
fashionable
8
given name
8
maiden name
8
name after
phr
phr
phr
phr
phr
phr
phr
phr
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
8
make a name
n phrase
meɪk eɪ neɪm
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reputation
n
ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən,
ˌrepjʊˈteɪʃən
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Judge Kelso has a reputation for being strict but fair.
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Headword
Part of
speech
Pronunciation
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volunteer
v
ˌvɒlənˈtɪə
8
8
8
household name
frumpy
lump
n
adj
v
ˈhaʊshəʊld neɪm
ˈfrʌmpi
lʌmp
Example Sentence
Helen volunteered to have Thanksgiving at her house this
year.
Barrack Obama is a household name.
I think I look frumpy in that dress.
I got lumped with looking after my younger sister.
8
cut and dried
adj
kʌt ənd draɪd
I don’t think the plan is as cut and dried as people think.
8
8
8
9
call-back
dim
outlandish
glamorous
n
adj
adj
adj
kɔl bæk
dɪm
aʊtˈlændɪʃ
ˈɡlæmərəs
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emeritus
adj
ɪˈmerɪtəs
9
9
impact
instinctive
n
adj
ˈɪmpækt
ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv
9
striking
adj
ˈstraɪkɪŋ
9
connotation
n
kɒnəˈteɪʃən
9
9
attribute
convinced
n
adj
ˈætrəbjuːt
kənˈvɪnst
9
quantify
v
ˈkwɒntəfaɪ, ˈkwɒntɪfaɪ
She got a call-back from the company.
Miss Watson took a dim view of Paul’s behaviour.
Her story seemed so outlandish.
She led an exciting and glamorous life.
Dr Watson, emeritus professor of law, has just written a
new book.
We need to assess the impact on climate change.
She had a mother’s instinctive love.
There was a striking contrast between wealth and
poverty.E60
The word ‘professional’ has connotations of skill and
excellence.
What attributes should a good manager possess?
Molly agreed, but she did not sound convinced.
The damage caused to the tourist industry is difficult to
quantify.
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conclusive
adj
kənˈklːsɪv
The investigation failed to provide any conclusive evidence.
9
submit
v
səbˈmɪt
All applications must be submitted by Monday.
9
stereotypical
adj
steriəˈtɪpɪkəl, ˌstɪər-
He is the stereotypical Californian – tall, fit, and tanned.
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9
9
9
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conflicting
recruit
emotive
bizarre
stake
adj
v
adj
adj
n
kənˈflɪktɪŋ
rɪˈkruːt
ɪˈməʊtɪv
bəˈz:, bɪˈzɑ
steɪk
I had been given a great deal of conflicting advice.
We're having difficulty recruiting enough qualified staff.
Child abuse is an emotive subject.
The dancers were in rather bizarre costumes.
Ben wouldn’t score highly in the popularity stakes.
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Headword
Part of
speech
Pronunciation
9
lumber
v
ˈlʌmbə
9
absurd
adj
əbˈsɜd, -ˈzɜd
9
perceive
v
pəˈsiːv
9
diversity
n
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10
10
10
10
10
10
resident
born and bred
passion
boast
exaggerate
peeve
brainstorm
n
v phrase
n
v
v
n
v
daɪˈvɜːsəti, daɪˈvɜ:sɪti,
dəˈvɜ:sɪti
ˈrezədənt, ˈrezɪdənt
bɔ:n ənd bred
ˈpæʃən
bəʊst
ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt
piːv
ˈbreɪnstɔːm
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visualise
v
ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz
10
audience
n
ˈɔːdiəns
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clue
v
kluː
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11
keep on
prone to
phr v
adj
kiːp ɑn
prəʊn
11
tendency
n
ˈtendənsi
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11
analytical
extrovert
adj
n
ˌænəlˈɪtɪkəl
ˈekstrəvɜːt
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as a rule
n phrase
əz ə ru:l
11
inclined
adj
ɪnˈklaɪnd
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frustrated
adj
frʌˈstreɪtəd, ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd
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embarrassed
adj
ɪmˈbærəst
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Example Sentence
A career was less easy once I was lumbered with a
husband and children.
It seems quite absurd to expect anyone to drive for 3 hours
just for a 20-minute meeting.
Even as a young woman she had been perceived as a
future chief executive.
The curriculum will take account of the ethnic diversity of
the population.
We are talking to the residents of Westville.
I was born and bred in Liverpool.
Gardening was her great passion.
Amy boasted that her son was a genius.
I couldn’t sleep for three days – I’m not exaggerating.
One of his pet peeves is TV reality shows.
Employees get together and brainstorm ideas.
Somehow I can’t visualise myself staying with this
company for much longer.
One member of the audience described the opera as
‘boring’.
Childhood experiences may provide a clue as to why some
adults develop eating disorders.
You just have to keep on trying.
Kids are all prone to eat junk food.
The drug is effective but has a tendency to cause
headaches.
She’s got an analytical mind.
Her sister was always more of an extrovert.
As a rule most students finish their coursework by the end
of May.
He was inclined to self-pity.
He gets frustrated when people don’t understand what
he’s trying to say.
He looked embarrassed when I asked him where he’d
been.
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Headword
thoughtful
perceptive
obsessive
Part of
speech
adj
adj
adj
12
inspirational
adj
12
over-ambitious
adj
Pronunciation
ˈθɔːtfəl
pəseptɪv
əbˈsesɪv
ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃənəl,
ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃənəl
ˌəʊvəæmˈbɪʃəs
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conscientious
adj
ˌkɒnʃiˈenʃəs
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obstinate
neurotic
adj
adj
12
open-minded
adj
ˈɒbstənət, ɒbstɪnət
njʊˈrɒtɪk
ˌəʊpən ˈmaɪndəd,
ˈmaɪndɪd
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prejudiced
adj
ˈpredʒədəst, ˈpredʒʊdəst Some officers were racially prejudiced .
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apathetic
insensitive
solitary
adj
adj
adj
ˌæpəˈθetɪk
ɪnˈsensətɪv, ɪnˈsensɪtɪv
ˈsɒlətəri, ˈsɒlɪtəri
She felt too apathetic even to move.
She’s totally insensitive to Jack’s feelings.
She went on a long, solitary walk.
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rebellious
adj
rɪˈbeljəs
He’s always had a rebellious streak (a tendency to rebel ) .
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mature
adj
məˈtʃʊə
12
inquisitive
adj
ɪnˈkwɪzətɪv, ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv
12
unreasonable
adj
ʌnˈrizːənəbəl
Don’t let your boss make unreasonable demands on you.
12
disobey
v
ˌdɪsəˈbeɪ, ˌdɪsəʊ- C114
You disobeyed my orders.
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anxious
adj
ˈæŋkʃəs
He was a bit anxious about the safety of the machinery.
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psychologist
n
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participant
n
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acronym
n
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Example Sentence
Paul is very thoughtful.
You’re right. That’s very perceptive of you.
I try to stay fit, but I’m not obsessive about it.
Jones proved an inspirational figure in Welsh rugby.
The over-ambitious health reform program failed.
A conscientious teacher may feel inclined to take work
home.
He was the most obstinate man I’ve ever met.
He seemed a neurotic, self-obsessed man.
She’s quite open-minded about what job she wants to do.
We’re mature enough to disagree on this issue but still
respect each other.
I’d have asked more questions, but I didn’t want to seem
inquisitive.
saɪˈkɒlədʒəst,
Mr Tyler is a clinical psychologist.
saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst
pɑːˈtɪsəpənt, pɑːˈtɪsɪpənt
Russia is an active participant in the negotiations
$ pɑ: rNATO is an acronym for the North Atlantic Treaty
ˈækrənɪm
organisation.
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Headword
meticulous
Part of
speech
adj
12
nit-picker
n
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deadline
junkie
n
n
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recharge
v
12
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flat-pack
infuriating
n
adj
12
practicality
n
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intuition
judge
whiz kid
busybody
chatterbox
pain in the neck
dark horse
old hand
set in her ways
black sheep
life and soul
presence
dismal
monkish
n
v
n
n
n
n phrase
n
n
v phrase
n
n
n
adj
adj
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
məˈtɪkjələs, mɪˈtɪkjələs He kept meticulous accounts.
My mother is a nit-picker. She finds something wrong with
ˌnɪtˈpɪkə, -ər
everything I do.
ˈdedlaɪn
He missed the deadline for applications.
ˈdʒʌŋki
He's a technology junkie.
I’m going to spend a week in the mountains to recharge my
ritʃɑdʒ
batteries.
ˈflætˈpæk
We bought some flat-pack furniture for our new flat.
ɪnˈfjʊərieɪtɪŋ
The infuriating thing is that he is always right.
ˌpræktɪˈkæləti,
We need to look at the practicalities of everyday life for
ˌpræktɪˈkælɪti
someone in a wheelchair.
ɪntjuˈɪʃən
Intuition told her it was unwise to argue.
dʒʌdʒ
You should never judge a person by their looks,
ˈwɪzkɪd
He's a financial whizz kid in the City.
ˈbɪziˌbɒdi
Mrs Jackson is a busybody.
ˈʃætəbɒks
Young John is a real chatterbox.
peɪn ɪn ðə nek
Joshua is a pain in the neck.
daːk hɔːs
She’s a dark horse. I didn’t know she’d written a novel.
əʊld hænd
He's an old hand at the job.
set ɪn hə weɪz
Marc was 65 and very set in his ways.
blæk ʃiːp
Amy's always been the black sheep of the family.
laɪf ən səʊl
She is the life and soul of the party.
ˈprezəns
He is a man of great presence.
ˈdɪzməl
The future looks pretty dismal right now.
ˈmʌŋkɪʃ
I'm this monkish recluse.
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recluse
n
rɪˈkluːs
She became a recluse after her two sons were murdered.
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caricature
flicker
pose
v
n
v
ˈkærɪkətʃʊə
ˈflɪkə
pəʊz
He was caricatured in the newspaper article.
The picture has a wonderful flicker about it.
We posed for photographs.
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paradoxically
adv
ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkli
She was relieved but paradoxically slightly annoyed, too.
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mortality
n
mɔːˈtæləti, mɔːˈtælɪti
My mother’s death forced me to face the fact of my own
mortality .
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Headword
flattering
intensity
Part of
speech
adj
n
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intellectual
adj
14
hazard
v
ˈhæzəd
15
vague
adj
veɪɡ
15
stuff
n
stʌf
15
playwright
n
ˈpleɪraɪt
16
documentary
n
ˌdɒkjəˈmentari
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acquire
v
əˈkwaɪə
The college acquired a reputation for very high standards.
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fortunes
ancestor
merchant
warehouse
n
n
n
n
ˈfɔːtʃenz
ˈænsəstə, ˈænsestə
ˈmɜːtʃənt
ˈweəhaʊs
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bequeath
v
bɪˈkwiːð, bɪˈkwiːθ
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modest
balcony
adj
n
ˈmɒdəst, ˈmɒdɪst
ˈbælkəni
This defeat marked a change in the team's fortunes.
My ancestors were French.
He was the son of a wealthy merchant.
They kept the goods in the central warehouse.
She bequeathed her collection of paintings to the National
Gallery.
It was a modest house with a small garden.
Has your flat got a balcony?
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treasured
adj
ˈtreʒəd
A battered old guitar was his most treasured possession .
17
possession
n
pə'zeʃən
17
inherit
v
17
sentimental
adj
17
antique
adj
ɪn ˈherət, ɪn ˈherɪt
ˌsentəˈmentl,
ˌsentɪˈmentl
ˌænˈtiːk
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gramophone
n
ˈgæməfəʊn
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bellow
v
ˈbwːəʊ
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Pronunciation
ˈflætərɪŋ
ɪnˈtensəti, ɪnˈtensɪti
ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəl,
ˌɪntɪˈlektʃuəl
Example Sentence
That colour is very flattering.
He spoke with great intensity.
Mark’s very intellectual.
No one at this stage is prepared to hazard a guess about
the outcome of the elections.
The governor gave only a vague outline of his tax plan.
How do you think you’re going to fit all that stuff into the
car?
Shakespeare is probably the most famous British
playwright.
The local film crew is making a documentary about
volcanoes.
The house has been in the family’s possession since the
1500s.
He inherited a fortune from his grandmother.
He wasn't the sort of person who kept things for
sentimental reasons.
He bought an antique rosewood desk.
He had an antique gramophone which belonged to his
grandfather.
Tony was bellowing orders.
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heirloom
Unit 2
Part of
speech
n
Pronunciation
ˈeəluːm
Example Sentence
The painting was a family heirloom.
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wise
adj
waɪz
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wisdom
rope
mentor
n
n phrase
n
ˈwɪzdəm
lɜːn ðə rəʊps
ˈmentɔː
It’s wise to check whether the flight times have changed
before you leave for the airport.
He was a man of great wisdom.
I spent the first month just learning the ropes.
Each new recruit was given a mentor.
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trick
n
trɪk
The trick is to bend your knees when you catch the ball.
20
post-graduate
adj
20
explicitly
adv
20
come under attack n phrase
kʌm 'ʌndə ə'tæk
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pointless
trust
instinct
primatologist
adj
v
n
n
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conservationist
n
ˈpɔɪntləs
trʌst
ˈɪnstɪŋkt
praɪməˈtɒlədʒist
kɒnsəˈveɪʃənəst,
kɒnsəˈveɪʃənɪst
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take advantage
n phrase
teɪk əd'vɑːntɪdʒ
We took advantage of the good weather to go to the beach.
20
give up
phr v
ɡɪv ʌp
20
learning curve
n
lɜːnɪŋ kɜːv
21
legend
n
ˈledʒənd
21
profound
adj
prəˈfaʊnd
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privilege
n
ˈprɪvɪlɪdʒ, ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ
21
ego
n
ˈɪːgəʊ, ˈegəʊ
She gave up her job and started writing poetry.
Everyone in the company as been through a very steep
learning curve.
Roger Federer is a legend in his own lifetime.
Tolstoy's experiences of war had a profound effect on his
work.
He had the great privilege to represent his country in the
championships.
Richard has the biggest ego of anyone I've ever met.
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friction
n
ˈfrɪkʃən
Having my mother living with us causes friction at home.
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regret
n
rɪˈgret
I have no regrets about leaving.
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pəʊst-'ɡrædʒuət,
'ɡrædʒuɪt
ɪkˈsplɪsətliː, ɪkˈsplɪsɪtliː
He's now doing post-graduate work in the States.
He explicitly criticised the government.
The company has come under fierce attack from the press
for closing down its factories.
I think it would be pointless to discuss this issue again.
I trust his judgement completely.
Animals have a natural instinct for survival.
Jane Goodall is a primatologist.
She is a keen conservationist.
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Pronunciation
Example Sentence
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chip
v
tʃɪp
Archaeologists were carefully chipping away at the rock.
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transform
powerful
magical
block
grant
v
adj
adj
v
v
trænsˈfɔːm
ˈpaʊəfəl
ˈmædʒɪkəl
blɒk
graːnt
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immovable
adj
ɪˈmuːvəbəl
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over the hill
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peak
prepositional
phrase
n
Increased population has transformed the landscape.
He's most powerful man in the country.
The magical spirit changed him into the sun.
There was a fallen tree is blocking the road.
The council granted him permission to build on the site.
Lock your bike to something immovable like a railing or a
lamp-post.
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downhill
adv
22
crossroads
n
22
swallow
v
22
proposal
n
22
regurgitate
v
22
half-baked
adj
23
stigma
n
23
stereotype
n
23
preconception
n
23
encounter
v
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curious
ideology
catalogue
convincing
adj
n
n
adj
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ˈəʊvə ðə hɪl
pɪːk
Kathleen thinks she's over the hill, but she's only 32.
Most athletes reach their peak in their mid 20s.E218
Grandma fell and broke her leg, and she went downhill
ˈdaʊnˌhɪl
quite rapidly after that.
Now farming is at a crossroads in the European
ˈkrɒsrəʊdz
Community.
ˈswɒləʊ
I found his story a bit hard to swallow.
The committee put forward a proposal to reduce the time
prəˈpəʊzəl
limit.
She tried to get students to think critically, not just
rɪˈgɜːdʒɪteɪt, rɪˈgɜːdʒəteɪt
regurgitate facts.
He's always coming out with these half-baked ideas which
ˌhaːfˈbeɪkt
will never work.
ˈstɪgmə
In the US, smoking carried a stigma.
She is someone who doesn’t fit the stereotype of the good
ˈsteriətaɪp
mother.
I had the same preconceptions about life in South Africa
ˌpriːkənˈsepʃən
that many people have.
They encountered serious problems when two members of
ɪnˈkaʊntə
the expedition were injured.
ˈkjʊəriəs
She was curious to know what happened.
ˌaɪdiˈɒlədzi
The new ideology is based on individualism.
ˈkætəlɒg
She chose the clothes from a mail order catalogue.
kənˈvɪnsɪŋ
His story was very convincing and everyone believed it.
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father-in-law
Part of
speech
n
Pronunciation
ˈfaːðər-ɪn-lɔː
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vegan
n
ˈviːgən
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cope
v
kəʊp
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treat
recall
enlightening
contemplate
fed up
rude
tolerate
v
v
v
v
adj
adj
v
triːt
rɪˈkɔːl
ɪnˈlaitniŋ
ˈkɒntəmpleɪt
fed ʌp
ruːd
ˈtɒləreɪt
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interfere
v
ˌɪntəˈfɪə
24
tuition
n
tjuˈɪʃən
Example Sentence
Mary's father is my father-in-law.
My friend is a strict vegan and it's difficult to know what to
cook for her.
He coped quite well as manager while the regular manager
was away.
She treats me like one of the family.
You don’t happen to recall his name, do you?
The experiment was enlightening.
He had contemplated resigning from his job.
Anna got fed up with waiting.
I didn’t mean to be rude, but I had to leave early.
We will not tolerate this behaviour on our streets.
My daughter-in-law said that I was interfering, but I was
only trying to help.
I had to have extra tuition in maths.
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n
fiː
You can use the gym and pool for a fee of £35 a month.
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homeless
attempt
resolve
assume
misuse
adj
n
v
v
n
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consequently
adv
ˈhəʊmləs
əˈtempt
rɪˈzɒlv
əˈsjuːm
ˌmɪsˈjuːs
ˈkɒnsəkwəntli,
ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli
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additionally
adv
əˈdɪʃənəli
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charitable
sufficient
abuse
lack
affordable
adj
adj
n
n
adj
ˈtʃærɪtəbəl
səˈfɪʃənt
əˈbjuːs
læk
əˈfɔːdəbəl
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furthermore
adv
ˌfɜːðəˈmɔː
Thousands of people have been made homeless.
All attempts to control inflation have failed.
The crisis was resolved by negotiations.
I didn’t see your car, so I assumed you'd gone out.
The system is designed to prevent credit card misuse.
The molecules are absorbed into the bloodstream and
consequently affect the organs.
A new contract is in place. Additionally, staff will be
offered a bonus scheme.
He made a charitable donation to the school.
We need sufficient time to deal with the problem.
The tax system is clearly open to abuse.
We are suffering from a lack of sleep.
We need more affordable housing in the cities.
He is old and unpopular. Furthermore, he has at best only
two years of political life ahead of him.
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speech
Pronunciation
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nevertheless
adv
ˌnevəðˈles
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unacceptable
essential
adj
adj
ˌʌnəkˈseptəbəl
ɪˈsenʃəl
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likewise
adv
ˈlaɪk-waɪz
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low-income
n
ˌləʊ-ˈɪŋkʌm
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conversely
adv
kən'vɜːsli
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hence
adv
hens
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evidently
adv
ˈevədəntli
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conclude
v
kənˈkluːd
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contradictory
adj
ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri
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distract
trustworthy
clergy
v
adj
n
dɪˈstrækt
ˈtrʌstˌwɜːði
ˈklɜːdʒi
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vested
adj
ˈvestəd
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axe
n
æks
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grind
v
graɪnd
I need objective advice from someone with no axe to grind.
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devil's advocate
beat about the
bush
debate
impartial
libel
trial
n
ˈdevəls ˈædvəkeɪt
v phrase
biːt əˈbaʊt ðə bʊʃ
n
adj
n
n
d|ɪˈbeɪt
ɪmˈpaːʃəl
ˈlaɪbəl
ˈtraɪəl
He would play devil's advocate with anyone.
Don’t beat about the bush. Ask for your account to be
paid, and paid quickly.
The issue will be debated on Tuesday.
We offer impartial advice on tax and insurance.
He sued the newspaper for libel.
The trial is due to start next week.
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What you said was true. It was, nevertheless a little
unkind.
I found her attitude totally unacceptable.
A good diet is essential for everyone.
The meat was delicious Likewise, the eggplant was
excellent.
There are many low-income families in this part of the
town.
American consumers prefer white eggs; conversely British
buyers like brown eggs.
The cost of transport is a major expense for an industry.
Hence factory location is an important consideration.
She was evidently in pain.
The report concluded that the school should be closed
immediately.
The public is being given contradictory messages about the
economy.
Try not to distract the other students.
Many people do not see politicians as trustworthy.
That man is a member of the clergy.
Since he owns the land, Cook has a vested interest in the
project being approved.
He lifted the axe above his head an brought it down to split
the log.
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scandal
erode
librarian
debatable
innate
Part of
speech
n
v
n
adj
adj
Pronunciation
ˈskændl
ɪˈraʊd
laɪˈbreəriən
dɪˈbeɪtəbəl
ˌɪneɪt
Example Sentence
He has been at the centre of a political scandal.
Our personal freedom is being gradually eroded away.
The librarian helped me find the books I needed.
It's debatable whether this book is as good as her last.
Children have an innate ability to learn language.
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talent
adj
ˈtælənt
He has a lot of talent, and his work is fresh and interesting.
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academically
gifted
trait
adv
adj
n
ˌækəˈdemɪkli
ˈgɪftəd, ˈgɪftɪd
treɪ, treɪt
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shape
v
ʃeɪp
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influential
professional
propel
turbulent
adj
adj
v
adj
ˌɪnfluˌenʃəl
prəˈfeʃənəl
prəˈpel
ˈtɜːbjələnt, ˈtɜːbjʊlənt
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nurture
v
ˈnɜːtʃə
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purely
excess
emotionally
ridiculous
adv
n
adv
adj
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unsubstantiated
adj
soothe
prodigy
nursery rhyme
rhythm
broaden
commitment
precious
v
n
n
n
v
n
adj
ˈpʊəːi
ɪkˈses, ˈekses
ɪˈməʊʃənəli, ɪˈməʊʃənli
rɪˈdɪkjələs, rɪˈdɪkjʊləs
ˌʌnsəbˈstænʃieɪtəd,
ˌʌnsəbˈstænʃieɪtɪd
suːð
ˈprɒdɪdʒi
ˈnɜːsəri raɪm
ˈrɪðəm
ˈbrɔːdn
kəˈmɪtmənt
ˈpreʃəs
Are some people born academically gifted?
She was an extremely gifted musician.
His most noticeable trait was his charm.
People's political beliefs are shaped by what they see in the
papers.
He had influential friends.
It is essential to get good professional advice.
The film propelled her to stardom.
He has had a turbulent political career.
From when I was very young, my father had nurtured a
love of art in me.
It happened purely by chance.
The car reached speeds in excess of 100 miles an hour.
Nursing is an emotionally and physically demanding job.
I'd look ridiculous in a dress like that.
picturesque
adj
ˌpɪktʃəːresk
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It is an unsubstantiated rumour.
Lucy soothes the baby by rocking it in her arms.
Mozart was a musical prodigy.
The children sang nursery rhymes.
Drums are basic to African rhythm.
I'd like to work abroad to broaden my horizons.
Are you ready to make a long-term commitment?
We cannot afford to waste precious time.
It was a quiet fishing village with a picturesque harbour.
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tranquil
bustling
ancient
deserted
Part of
speech
adj
adj
adj
adj
Pronunciation
ˈtræŋkwəl
ˈbʌsəlɪŋ
ˈeɪnʃənt
dɪˈzɜːtəd
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run-down
adj
ˌrʌn-ˈdaʊn
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unspoilt
shabby
dilapidated
stunning
adj
adj
adj
adj
ˌʌnˈspɔɪlt
ˈʃæbi
dəˈlæpədeɪtəd
ˈstʌnɪŋ
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breathtaking
adj
ˈbreθˌteɪkɪŋ
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uninhabited
embody
adj
v
ˌʌnɪnˈhæbətəd
ɪmˈbɒdi
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n
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v
ˈkæptʃə
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essence
snapshot
detour
n
n
n
ˈesəns
ˈsnæpʃɒt
ˈdiːtʊə
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idle
v
ˈaɪdl
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plunge
impromptu
v
adj
plʌndʒ
ɪmˈprɒmptjuː
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highlight
n
ˈhaɪlaɪt
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vibrancy
swell
peep
shutter
jumble
stacked
cave
n
n
v
n
n
adj
n
ˈvaɪbrənsi
swel
piːp
ˈʃʌtə
ˈdʒʌmbəl
stækt
keɪv
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We stayed in a small tranquil village.
The flower market was bustling with shoppers.
The ancient Egyptians built the Pyramids.
The streets were deserted.
Something needs to be done about the run-down inner city
area.
The countryside in the area is completely unspoilt.
High's old jacket was old and shabby.
They bought a dilapidated old manor house.
You look absolutely stunning in that dress.
The view from my bedroom window was absolutely
breathtaking.
The island was uninhabited.
She embodies everything I admire in a teacher.
The photographs capture the essence of working class life
at the turn of the century.
She seems the very essence of kindness.
The book gives us a snapshot of life in the Middle Ages.
We took a detour to avoid the town centre.
Sometimes he went for a walk; sometimes he just idled the
time away watching the sea.
He stripped off and plunged into the sea.
The band gave an impromptu concert.
That weekend in Venice was definitely the highlight of our
trip.
The vibrancy of the people can be seen in the photo.
The sea wasn't rough, but there was a heavy swell.
I could see her toes peeping out from under the sheet.
He pressed the shutter and took the photo.
Inside she was a jumble of emotions.
The stacked chairs suddenly fell over.
Our ancestors possibly lived in these caves.
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ravine
Part of
speech
v
n
Pronunciation
tʌmbəl
rəˈviːn
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adj
ˈhʌmbəl
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dwelling
livestock
candy-floss
cherry
sprinkle
n
n
n
n
n
ˈdwelɪŋ
ˈlaɪvstɒk
ˈkændiflɒs
ˈtʃeri
ˈsprɪŋkəl
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cinnamon
n
ˈsɪnəmən
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architecture
n
ˈaːkətektʃə, ˈaːkɪtektʃə
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tram
n
træm
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stroll
proponent
melancholic
undeniably
youthful
reggae
electronica
reveller
scatter
v
n
adj
adv
adj
n
n
n
v
strəʊl
prəˈpəʊnənt
ˌmelənˈkɒlɪk
ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbli
ˈjuːθfəl
ˈregeɪ
ˌelɪkˈtrɒnɪkə, ɪˌlekˈrevələ
ˈskætə
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encompass
v
ɪnˈkʌmpəs
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petite
plaza
mansion
adj
n
n
pəˈtiːt
ˈplaːzə
ˈmænʃən
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pavement
n
ˈpeɪvmənt
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wares
ripen
linger
fumes
n
v
v
n
weəz
ˈraɪpən
ˈlɪŋgə
fjuːmz
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She lost her balance and tumbled backwards.
He fell down a ravine.
You can’t help but be humbled when you enter this
cathedral.
My hotel room was once a cave dwelling.
He has a lot of livestock on his farm.
He bought some candy-floss at the fair.
She made a cherry pie for dessert.
He added a sprinkle of chocolate to the cappuccino.
He usually had a cinnamon swirl with his coffee for morning
break.
He loved the architecture of Venice.
He took the tram because it was the best way to get across
the city.
We were strolling along, laughing and joking.
Dr George is one of the leading proponents of this view.
It was a melancholic sound.
He is undeniably the best singer I've ever heard.
She has managed to maintain her youthful appearance.
Bob Marley introduced reggae to the world.
Her favourite music is electronica.
The revellers danced noisily in the streets.
The flowers fell and scattered on the ground.
The study encompasses the social, political, and economic
aspects of the situation.
The window looked out onto a petite square.
The hotel was in the central plaza.
They lived in a beautiful country mansion.
A small group of journalists waited on the pavement
outside her house.
There were people on the street selling their wares.
The ripened apples had fallen to the ground.
They lingered over coffee and missed the last bus.
The fumes from the traffic were terrible.
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haggle
v
ˈhægəl
The tourists were haggling over the price of the paintings.
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rebuke
v
rɪˈbjuːk
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villain
spacious
whirr
decor
gaudy
dreary
n
adj
n
n
adj
adj
ˈvɪlən
ˈspeɪʃəs
wɜːr
ˈdeɪkɔː
ˈgɔːdi
ˈdrɪəri
Members of the jury were sharply rebuked for speaking to
the press.
Gold finger is my favourite Bond villain.
I loved the spacious living room in the new apartment.
We could just hear the whirr of the electric motor.
The décor is a mix of antique and modern.
He was wearing a gaudy waistcoat.
It was a dreary winter's day.
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poky
adj
ˈpəʊki
The whole family was crammed into two poky little rooms.
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drawback
crammed
chaotic
haven
n
adj
adj
n
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characteristic
n
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secluded
adj
ˈdrɔːbæk
kræmd
keɪˈɒtɪk
ˈheɪvən
ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk,
ˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪk
sɪˈkluːdəd, sɪˈkluːdɪd
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election
n
ɪˈlekʃən
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understatement
celebrity
prosperous
n
n
adj
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maladministration n
ˌʌndəˈsteɪtmɛnt
səˈlebrəti, səˈlebrəti
ˈptɒspərəs
ˌmælədmɪnəˈstreɪʃən,
ˌmælədmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən
It's a great city - the only drawback is the weather.
The guide was crammed with useful information
The painting was a chaotic mixture of images.
The river banks are a haven for wildlife.
The baby is discovering the physical characteristics of
objects.
We sunbathed on a small secluded beach.
The Labour+E438 Party won the 2001 election by a huge
majority
To say the movie was bad is an understatement.
He's a national celebrity.
They are prosperous landowners.
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bankruptcy
n
ˈbæŋkrʌptsi
In 1999 it was revealed that he was close to bankruptcy.
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irreplaceable
numerous
adj
adj
ˌɪrɪˈpleɪsəbəl
ˈnjuːmərəs
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immortalised
adj
ɪˈmɔːtəlaɪzd
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penniless
conducive
adj
adj
ˈpenɪləs
kənˈdjuːsɪv
Works of art were lost, many of them irreplaceable.
Numerous attempts have been made to hide the truth.
Dickens' father was immortalised as Mr Micawber in David
Copperfield .
Uncle Charlie was jobless and penniless.
This environment is conducive to learning.
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Part of
speech
adv
Pronunciation
rɪˈspektɪvli
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tragedy
n
ˈtrædʒədi, ˈtrædʒɪdi
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urban
adj
ˈɜːbən
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team up
phr v
ˌtiːm ʌp
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loiter
v
ˈlɔɪtə
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negotiate
v
nɪˈgəʊʃieɪt
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pedestrian
n
pəˈdestriən, pɪˈdestriən
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pickpocket
n
ˈpɪkˌpɒkət
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clutter
n
ˈklʌtə
Could you get rid of some of the clutter in your bedroom?
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navigate
aware
victim
commute
stressful
hormone
unpredictable
v
adj
n
v
adj
n
adj
ˈnævəgeɪt, ˈnævɪgeɪt
əˈweə
ˈvɪktɪm, ˈvɪktəm
kəˈmjuːt
ˈstresfəl
ˈhɔːməʊn
ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl
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amenity
n
əˈmiːnəti, əˈmiːnɪti
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infrastructure
hub
n
n
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clarification
n
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feasible
adj
ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃə
hʌb
ˌklærəfəˈkeɪʃən,
ˌklærɪfəˈkeɪʃən
ˈfiːzəbəl, ˈfiːzɪbəl
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solicit
v
səˈlɪsət, səˈlɪsɪt
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renovate
potential
v
n
ˈrenəveɪt
pəˈtenʃəl
I'll drive, you take the map and navigate.
The boss is aware of the problem.
The victim received head injuries.
Jim commutes to Manhattan every day.
Moving to a new house is a very stressful experience.
He needed hormone injections to help him grow.
The weather in Britain is famously unpredictable.
The hotel is in the city centre, close to shops and local
amenities
Some countries lack a suitable economic infrastructure.
Birmingham is the hub of Britain's motorway network.
There have been a number of official changes and
clarifications.
I think we've found a feasible solution to the problem.
The governor sent two officials to Mexico City to solicit aid
from the President.
The hotel has been renovated and redecorated.
The company certainly has potential for growth.
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The cups and saucers cost £5 and £3 respectively.
The tragedy happened as they were returning home from a
night out.
Some people love urban living while others prefer to move
the countryside.
You can team up with one other class member if you want
Five or six teenagers were loitering in front of the
newsagent's.
The government refuses to negotiate with terrorists.
The car went onto the pavement, but luckily it didn't hit
any pedestrians.
Be careful of pickpockets when you're walking around the
town centre.
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Part of
speech
n
Pronunciation
ˈkɒmprəmaɪz
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leeway
n
ˈliːweɪ
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flexibility
decade
grip
n
n
n
ˌfleksəbɪləti, fleksəbɪlɪti
ˈdekeɪd, deˈkeɪd
grɪp
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moped
n
ˈməʊped
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mania
pitch
engaging
n
v
adj
ˈmeɪnia
pɪtʃ
ɪnˈgeɪdʒɪŋ
Example Sentence
Compromise is an inevitable part of marriage.
The government does not have much leeway in foreign
policy.
Employees expect flexibility in the workplace.
I've been at the top in television for a decade.
The country is in the grip of famine.
While walking the rest of the way, you are run over by kids
on mopeds.
Keep-fit mania has hit some of the girls in the office.
Booksellers are keen to pitch for school business.
She had an engaging smile.
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appealing
adj
əˈpiːlɪŋ
It creates an atmosphere which visitors find so appealing.
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heritage
atmosphere
cobbled
exquisite
n
n
adj
adj
ˈherətɪdʒ, ˈherɪtɪdʒ
ˈætməsfɪə
ˈkɒbəld
ɪkˈskwɪzət, ɪkˈskwɪzɪt
It is important to preserve our cultural heritage.
The atmosphere at home was rather tense.
She loved the old cobbled street of the town.
The necklace was truly exquisite.
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fascinating
adj
ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ, ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ
That sounds absolutely fascinating.
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trendsetter
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coral
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poster
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innocent
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shocking
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arrest
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alibi
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fraudulent
n
adj
n
n
ˈtrendˌsetə
məˈriːn
ˈkɒrəl
riːf
Some celebrities are trendsetters.
There is an enormous variety of marine life in this area.
She had a lovely coral bracelet.
The went to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
n
adj
adj
v
n
adj
ˈpəʊstə
ˈɪnəsənt
ˈʃɒkɪŋ
əˈrest
ˈæləbaɪ, ˈælɪbaɪ
ˈfrɔːdjənt
A team of volunteers was putting up posters
He's innocent of murder.
The anger in his face was shocking
Her father was arrested for fraud.
He had a perfect alibi and the police let him go.
He made a fraudulent insurance claim.
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n
ˈevədəns, ˈevɪdəns
At present we have no evidence of life on other planets.
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n
əˈpiːl
He made an appeal to the European Court of Human
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courtroom
commit
prompt
case
conviction
release
Part of
speech
n
v
v
n
n
n
Pronunciation
ˈkɔːtruːm, ˈkɔːtrʊm
kəˈmɪt
ptɒmpt
keɪs
kənˈvɪkʃən
rɪˈliːs
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suspicious
adj
səˈspɪʃəs
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unsolved
perpetrator
defendant
attorney
enrol
split up
adj
n
n
n
v
phr v
ˌʌnsɒlvd
ˈpɜːpətreɪtə
dɪˈfendənt
əˈtɜːni
ɪnˈrəʊl
splɪt ʌp
Example Sentence
They all made their way to the courtroom.
Brady committed a series of brutal murders.
What prompted you to buy that suit?
She is keen to avoid a court case.
Applicants are checked for criminal convictions.
Simon has obtained early release from prison.
Some of his colleagues at work became suspicious of his
behaviour.
The murder still remains unsolved.
The perpetrators were never caught.
They find the defendant not guilty.
His attorney told him to plead guilty.
I decided to enrol for 'Art for Beginners".
Steve's parents split up when he was four.
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hurdle
n
ˈhɜːdl
Finding enough money for the project was the first hurdle.
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archive
n
ˈɑːkaɪv
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therapy
n
ˈθerəpi
We put all the files into the archives when we'd finished
with them.
Rob was in therapy for several years.
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deterrent
n
dɪˈterənt
Window locks are an effective deterrent against burglars
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foolishness
epoch
n
n
ˈfuːlɪʃnəs
ˈɪːpɒk
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incredulity
n
ˌɪnkrəˈdjuːləti
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pursue
justice
specialise
v
n
v
pəˈsjuː
ˈdʒʌstəs
ˈspeʃəlaɪz
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imperative
adj
ɪmˈperətɪv
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escape
uphold
v
v
ɪˈskeɪp
ʌpˈhəʊld
The foolishness of his behaviour was evident.
The king's death marked the end of an epoch.
When she told her family she was leaving, they looked at
her with a mixture of shock and incredulity.
She plans to pursue a career in politics.
The killers will be brought to justice.
Simmons specialised in contract law.
It is imperative that politicians should be good
communicators
He broke down the locked door and escaped.
The committee aims to uphold educational standards.
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rough
adj
rʌf
Gangs practise a kind of rough justice on their members.
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utmost
vicinity
synopsis
unjustly
Part of
speech
adj
n
n
adv
Pronunciation
ˈʌtməʊst
vəˈsɪnɛti, vɪˈsɪnɛti
səˈnɒpsəs, sɪˈnɒpsəs
ˌʌnˈdʒʌstli
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armed
adj
aːmd
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vehemently
adv
ˈviːəməntli
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host
n
həʊst
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ordeal
n
ɔːˈdiːl
She then had to go through the ordeal of giving evidence.
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surgeon
n
ˈsɜːdʒən
Mr Jones is the surgeon who will be doing your operation.
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viciously
brutal
adv
adj
He twisted her arm viciously.
It was a brutal attack on a defenceless old man.
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humanitarian
adj
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impact
n
ˈvɪʃəsli
ˈbruːtl
hjuːˌmænəˈteəriən,
hjuːˌmænɪˈteəriən
ˈɪmpækt
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treatment
n
ˈtriːtmənt
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prevention
n
prɪˈvenʃən
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album
dedicated
n
adj
ˈælbəm
ˈdedikeɪtədˈdedəkeɪtəd
We need to assess the impact on climate change.
There have been great advances in the treatment of
cancer.
Educating new drivers is important for the prevention of
accidents.
The band plan to release their new album next week.
She's a dedicated and thoughtful teacher.
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swathe
n
sweɪð
She took out huge swathes of time to help other people.
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admirable
plaudits
adj
n
ˈædmərəbəl
ˈplɔːdəts, ˈplɔːd|ɪts
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consciousness
n
ˈkɒnʃəsnəs, ˈkɒnʃəsnɪs
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activist
common
integrity
offset
n
adj
n
v
ˈæktəvəst, ˈæktɪvəst
ˈkɒmən
ɪnˈtegrəti, ɪnˈtegrɪti
ˈɒfset, ɒfˈset
It was an admirable achievement.
Her performance won plaudits from the critics.
This will increase public consciousness of the pollution
issue.
He is an animal rights activist.
Bad dreams are fairly common among children.
He is a man of great moral integrity.
He was able to offset his travel expenses against tax.
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I have the utmost respect for her accomplishments.
There used to be a mill in the vicinity.
She gave me a synopsis of the play.
He was unjustly accused of causing the accident.
The Minister was kidnapped by armed men on his way to
the airport.
Dan vehemently denies the charges against him.
A host of show business celebrities have pledged their
support.
Humanitarian aid is being sent to the refugees.
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embark
Part of
speech
adj
v
Pronunciation
ˈgɔːdʒəs
ɪmˈbaːk
47
spark
v
spaːk
47
knowledgeable
adj
ˈnɒlɪdʒəbəl
47
co-found
v
ˈkəʊfaʊnd
47
indigenous
adj
ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs
47
destruction
n
dɪˈstrʌkʃən
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inspire
v
ɪnˈspaɪə
47
overshadow
v
ˌəʊvəˈʃædəʊ
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HIV
epidemic
groundbreaking
decline
n
n
adj
v
ˌeɪtʃaɪˈviː
ˌepəˈdemɪk, ˌepɪˈdemɪk
ˈgraʊndˌbreɪkɪŋ
dɪˈklaɪn
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You look gorgeous, Maria.
He embarked on a new career as a teacher.
They discussed topics which sparked the children's
imaginations.
Graham's very knowledgeable about wines.
Apple Inc was co-founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak
and Ronald Wayne.
Blueberries are indigenous to America.
People should be worried about the destruction of the rain
forest.
We need someone who can inspire the team
Her interest in politics began to overshadow her desire to
be a poet.
HIV is a big problem in many African countries.
Over 500 people died during last year's flu epidemic.
His research has been groundbreaking.
Spending on information technology has declined.
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curricula
n plural
kəˈrɪkjələ
Languages are an essential part of the school curriculum.
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current
adj
ˈkʌrənt
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human rights
n
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labour
intellectual
property
n
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n
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capital punishment n
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illegal
immigration
civil liberties
adj
n
n
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anecdote
n
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rhetorical
gunshot
adj
n
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In its current state, the car is worth £1,000.
This company always operates with respect for human
ˈhjuːmənˌraɪts
rights.
ˈleɪbə
The garage charges £30 an hour for labour.
ˌɪntəlektʃuəl. ˌɪntəlektʃuəl They reaffirm the importance of recognising intellectual
ˈprɒpəti
property rights.
Some people want to bring back capital punishment in the
ˈkæpətl ˌpʌnɪʃmənt
UK.
ɪˈliːgəl
It is illegal to sell tobacco to someone under 16.
ˌɪməˌgreɪʃən
Immigration figures fell in the 1980s.
ˌsɪvəl ˌlɪbətiːz
Detention without trial threatens our civil liberties.
The book is full of amusing anecdotes about his life in
ˈænɪkdəʊt
Japan.
rɪˈtɒrɪkəl
He used a lot of rhetorical questions in his presentation.
ˈgʌnʃɒt
She says she heard a gunshot at about midnight.
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Part of
speech
n
n
Pronunciation
ˈgʌnfaɪə
ˈmɪs-prɪnt
49
constitution
n
ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən
49
ingrained
adj
ɪnˈgreɪnd
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49
ban
barely
n
adv
49
imaginable
adj
49
ammunition
n
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instigate
prospective
v
adj
bæn
ˈbeəli
ɪˈmædʒənəbəl,
ɪˈmædʒɪnəbəl
ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən,
ˌæmjʊˈnɪʃən
ˈɪnstəgeɪt, ˈɪnstɪgeɪt
prəˌspektɪv
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denounce
v
dɪˈnaʊns
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tag
defeat
largely
v
v
adv
tæg
dɪˈfiːt
ˈlɑːdʒli
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symmetry
n
ˈsɪmətri, ˈsɪmɪtri
There was a certain symmetry to coming back to New York,
where I started my artistic life all those years ago.
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consistency
n
kənˈsɪstənsi
50
dilemma
n
dəlˈema, dɪlˈema,
daɪlˈema
Consumer groups are demanding consistency in the
labelling of foods.
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lottery
n
ˈlɒtəri
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predicament
hero
flimsy
n
n
adj
prɪˈdɪkəmənt
ˈhɪərəʊ
ˈflɪmzi
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defy
v
dɪˈfaɪ
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wield
v
wiːld
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I heard a burst of distant gunfire.
There were several misprints in the book.
The right to speak freely is written into the Constitution of
the United States.
The idea of doing our duty is deeply ingrained in most
people.
There was a total ban on cigarette advertising.
She was very old and barely able to walk.
The travel brochure is full of the most wonderful resorts
imaginable.
Preparations were made and weapons and ammunition
were stolen.
Charles instigated a programme of reforms.
He said that he had a prospective buyer for the boat.
Amnesty International denounced the failure by the
authorities to take action.
Each bird was tagged and released into the wild.
We were defeated by 3 goals to 2.
The state of Nevada is largely desert.
I'm in a dilemma about this job offer.
Do you really think winning the lottery would make you
happy?
She went to the office to explain her predicament.
He became a national hero.
She wore a flimsy cotton dress.
The youngsters defied the law as they drove too fast down
the street.
The thieves were wielding hammers.
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bystander
n
ˈbaɪˌstændə
Several innocent bystanders were injured by the explosion.
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pin down
freelance
footage
sensation
confront
rashly
unethical
colleague
reveal
sentence
witness
deceased
prosecution
phr v
adj
n
n
v
adv
adj
n
v
n
n
n
n
pɪn daʊn
ˈfriːlɒns
ˈfʊtɪdʒ
senˈseɪʃən
kənˈfrʌnt
ræʃli
ʌnˈeθ|ikəl
ˈkɒliːg
rɪˈviːl
ˈsentəns
ˈwɪtnəs
dɪˈsiːst
ˌprɒsɪkjuːʃən
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forth
adv
fɔːθ
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superior
n
suːˈpɪəriə
52
biased
adj
ˈbaɪəst
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initiate
v
ɪˈnɪʃieɪt
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proceedings
ailing
will
proof
testify
overjoyed
sue
revenue
n
adj
n
n
v
adj
v
n
prəˈsiːdɪŋz
ˈeɪlɪŋ
wɪl
pruːf
ˈtestəfaɪ, ˈtestɪfaɪ
ˌəʊvədʒɔɪd
sjuː
ˈrevənjuː, ˈrevɪnjuː
They managed to pin him down until the police arrived.
She works freelance from home.
The footage has since become a YouTube sensation.
He is the latest pop sensation from England.
Troops were confronted by an angry mob.
I rashly agreed to look after the children.
His behaviour was totally unethical.
She discussed the idea with some of her colleagues.
He revealed that he had been to prison twice before.
She received an eight-year prison sentence.
Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
The deceased left a large sum of money to his children.
Mr Jones is the chief witness for the prosecution.
The house was still burning, pouring forth thick black
smoke.
He had a good working relationship with his immediate
superior.
The news reporting was heavily biased against the
government.
They have decided to initiate legal proceedings against the
newspaper.
He has begun divorce proceedings.
His ailing parents wanted him to stay close by.
Have you made a will yet?
Do you have proof that his man stole your bag?
Mr Malta has agreed to testify at the trial.
He was overjoyed to see his mother again.
The company is suing a former employee.
Strikes have cost £20 million in lost revenues.
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broadcast
n
ˈbrɔːdkɒːst
CNN's live broadcast of the trial was watched by millions.
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stick to
phr v
stɪk tə, tʊ, tuː
Have you been sticking to your diet?
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confidence
n
ˈkɒnfədəns, ˈkɒnfɪdəns
56
innermost
adj
ˈɪnəməʊst
56
confessional
adj
k2nˈfeʃənəl
56
allegedly
adv
əˈlədʒədli
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appropriate
adj
əˈprəʊpri-ət, əˈprəʊpri-ɪt You should wear appropriate clothes for the job interview.
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divulge
v
daɪˈvʌldʒ
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counsellor
author
let something slip
affair
forbidden
n
n
phr v
n
adj
ˈkaʊnsələ
ˈɔːθə
let ɪt slɪp
əˈfeə
fəˈbɪdn
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obligatory
adj
əˈblɪgətəri
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compel
dare
compulsory
disapprove
v
v
adj
v
kəmˈpel
dea
kəmˈpʌlsəri
ˌdɪsəˈpruːv
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extravagance
n
ɪkˈstrævəgənt
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era
n
58
unassuming
adj
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dazzling
dragon
adj
n
ˈɪərə
ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ,
ˌʌnəˈsuːmɪŋ
ˈdæzəlɪŋ
ˈdrægən
58
persuasion
n
pəˈsweɪʒən
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reluctantly
consent
adv
v
rɪˈlʌktəntli
kənˈsent
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He is a man who would never share his innermost thoughts
with anyone.
Society seems to have become more confessional these
days and people are willing to talk about anything.
The sports car was allegedly stolen in Manchester.
It is not company policy to divulge personal details of
employees.
Are you seeing a counsellor?
He was the author of two books on China.
He let it slip that they were planning to get married.
He had an affair with his boss that lasted six years.
it is forbidden to smoke at school.
It is obligatory for companies to provide details of their
industrial processes.
She felt compelled to resign because of the scandal.
Only a few journalists dare to cover the story.
Car insurance is compulsory.
I disapprove of diets; it's better to eat sensibly.
I was shocked by the extravagance of the President's
palace in this poor country.
We live in an era of instant communication.
He then began, in typically unassuming fashion, to
establish the first modern dance company.
He gave a dazzling display of football skills.
The boss is a bit of a dragon.
It had taken a great deal of persuasion to get him to
accept.
Reluctantly, he agreed.
Her father reluctantly consented to the marriage.
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subsequently
adv
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divorce
statistics
dust off
tedious
n
n
phr v
adj
Pronunciation
ˈsʌbsəkwentli,
ˈsʌbsɪkwentli
dəˈvɔːs, dɪˈvɔːs
stəˈtɪstɪks
dʌst ɒf
ˈtiːdiəs
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significant
adj
sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt
58
distract
v
dɪˈstrækt
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myth
n
mɪθ
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conventional
adj
kənˈvenʃənəl
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fallacy
n
ˈfæləsi
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verify
intuitively
concentration
kit
debunk
sloth
v
adv
n
n
v
n
ˈverəfaɪ, ˈverɪfaɪ
ɪnˈtjuːətɪvli, ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪvli
ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən
kɪt
ˌdiːˈbʌŋk
sləʊθ
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owl
n
aʊl
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vertebrae
clockwise
visible
Eskimo
n plural
adj
adj
n
ˈvɜːtəbriː, ˈvɜːtəbreɪ
ˈklɒkwaɪz
ˈvɪzəbəl, ˈvɪzɪbəl
ˈeskəməʊ, ˈeskɪməʊ
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naked eye
n phrase
ˈneɪkəd, ˈneɪkɪd aɪ
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recipe
linguist
blizzard
slush
n
n
n
n
ˈresəpi, ˈresɪpi
ˈlɪŋgwəst, ˈlɪŋgwɪst
ˈblɪzəd
slʌʃ
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The book was subsequently translated into 15 languages.
Why doesn’t she get a divorce?
The official crime statistics are higher this year.
They were dusting off leaves and twigs.
The work was tiring and tedious.
Please inform us if there are any significant changes in your
plans.
Try not to distract the other students.
The first myth about motherhood is that new mothers
instantly fall in love with their babies.
Internet connections through conventional phone lines are
fairly slow.
It is a fallacy to think that the more information an
organisation has the better will be the decisions.
A computer program verifies that the system is working.
He knew what to do intuitively.
I lost my concentration and fell asleep.
He bought a hands-free kit for his mobile phone.
His claims were later debunked by fellow academics.
It is not true that sloths are lazy creatures.
The owls are often seen outside the barn first thing in the
morning.
He suffered two fractured vertebrae in the accident.
Screw the lid on clockwise.
The outline of the mountains was clearly visible.
Eskimos have over one hundred words for snow.
It's just possible to see the planet with the naked eye on a
clear night.
Can you give me that recipe for tomato soup?
He was a brilliant linguist.
We got stuck in a blizzard.
Children were sliding around in the snow and slush.
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herbal medicine
n
ˈhɜːbəl ˈmedsən
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superstition
n
ˌsuːpəˈstɪʃən
60
attribute
v
əˈtrɪbjuːt
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torture
v
ˈtɔːtʃə
60
context
n
ˈkɒntekst
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skyscraper
dire
twitter
boil down to
multi-tasking
n
adj
v
phr v
adj
ˈskaɪˌskreɪpə
daɪə
ˈtwɪtə
bɔɪl daʊn
ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ
Example Sentence
They studied herbal medicine as an alternative to the drugs
of the medical profession.
She believes in the superstition that walking under a ladder
is unlucky.
The fall in the number of deaths from heart disease is
generally attributed to improvements in diet.
Political opponents of the regime may be tortured.
To appreciate what these changes will mean, it is necessary
to look at them in context.
Dubai has the tallest skyscraper in the world.
The country is in dire need of food aid.
Kids twitter every day.
It boils down to a question of priorities
He is a multi-tasking genius.
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high-achieving
adj
haɪ əˈtʃiːvɪŋ
They hope to create high-achieving young professionals.
61
citizen
n
ˈsɪtəzən, ˈsɪtɪzən
We need our schools to teach students to be good citizens.
61
doom-monger
n
duːm-mʌŋgə
61
jazz up
phr v
dʒæz ʌp
61
pension off
phr v
ˈpenʃən ɒf
61
cry off
phr v
kraɪ ɒf
61
call off
phr v
kɔːl ɒf
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speak out
phr v
spiːk aʊt
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stand out
narrow down
phr v
phr v
stænd aʊt
ˈnærəʊ daʊn
The doom-mongers say the end of the world is coming.
Jazz up your everyday meals with our new range of
seasonings.
Many of the old ships have been pensioned off
Leah and I were going to go to Morocco together, but at the
last moment she cried off.
The trip to Italy might be called off.
Five students who had spoken out against the regime were
arrested.
That day still stands out as the greatest day in my life.
The police have narrowed down their list of suspects.
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crack down
phr v
kræk daʊn
The government is determined to crack down on terrorism.
phr v
kaːst jə maɪnd bæk
He frowned, casting his mind back over the conversation
phr v
mes əˈraʊnd
He spent his vacation messing around on the farm.
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mess around
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hang around
phr v
hæŋ əˈraʊnd
I hung around the station for an hour but he never came.
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mull over
pore over
shortlist
phr v
phr v
n
We mulled over the candidates and finally chose one.
She was poring over a book.
Davies was on the shortlist for the Booker Prize
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investigative
adj
mʌl ˈəʊvə
pɔː ˈəʊvə
ˈʃɔːtlɪst
ɪnˈvestəgətɪv,
ɪnˈvestɪgətɪv
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scoop
n
skuːp
62
come by
phr v
kʌm baɪ
62
injunction
n
ɪnˈjzʌŋkʃən
62
dominate
v
ˈdɒməneɪt, ˈdɒmɪneɪt
The industry is dominated by five multinational companies.
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62
drip feed
high-profile
v
adj
ˈdrɪp fiːd
ˈhaɪ ˌprəʊfaɪl
62
military
adj
ˈmɪlətəri, ˈmɪlɪtəri
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62
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hacker
laud
stateless
n
v
adj
ˈhækə
lɔːd
ˈsteɪtləs
The public was drip-fed with news.
He is a high-profile public figure.
The United States is prepared to use military force to
achieve its aims.
A hacker managed to get into the system.
He lauded their charity work.
Millions of refugees remain stateless.
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anonymously
adv
əˈnɒnəməsli, əˈnɒnɪməsli The documents were submitted anonymously.
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cryptographic
adj
ˈkrɪptɒˌgræfɪk
The site then uses advanced cryptographic and legal
techniques to protect its sources.
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preserve
v
prɪˈzɜːv
It is the responsibility of the police to preserve the peace.
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bounce
v
baʊns
62
leak
n
liːk
62
unpick
v
ʌnˈpɪk
63
interrupt
v
ˌɪntəˈrʌpt
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He's a well-known investigative journalist.
He managed to get the scoop of the year when he broke
the news.
Jobs were hard to come by.
The family is seeking an injunction against the book's
publication.
The message is bounced through a network of servers
around the world.
It became evident from the leaks that something important
was going on.
I didn’t want to unpick the past.
Sorry to interrupt, but I need to ask you to come
downstairs.
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speech
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justifiable
adj
63
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phone tapping
element
n
n
Pronunciation
dʒʌstəˈfaɪəbəl,
dʒʌstɪˈfaɪəbəl
ˈfəʊn ˌtæpɪŋ
ˈeləmənt, ˈelɪmənt
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fantasy
n
ˈfæntəsi
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mill
handle
n
v
65
imaginary
adj
65
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world-shattering
pretend
lifeguard
rescue
peanut
adj
v
n
v
n
mɪl
ˈhændl
ɪˈmædʒənəri,
ɪˈmædʒɪnəri
wɜːld ˈʃætərɪŋ
prɪˈtend
laɪfgɑːd
ˈreskjuː
ˈpiːnʌt
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idyllic
adj
ɪˈdɪlɪk, aɪˈdɪlɪk
v
adj
n
snætʃ
sɔː
kəneəri
Is phone-tapping ever justifiable?
Honesty is a vital element of her success.
The film is a surrealist fantasy set in a South American
village.
The story is set a Victorian cotton mill.
I knew I had handled the matter badly.
As she listened, she played an imaginary piano on her
knees.
Your ideas do not have to be world-shattering.
Let's pretend we're on the moon.
John has been a lifeguard for several years.
Survivors of the crash were rescued by helicopter.
The hotel workers get paid peanuts.
If you want old-world tradition in an idyllic setting, this is
the hotel for you.
I managed to snatch an hour's sleep on the train.
Nobody likes a sore loser.
She had a canary in a cage in the living room.
n
stɒk ˈmɑːkət, ˈmɑːkɪt
They made a lot of money on the stock market.
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Are these experiments morally justifiable?
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gather pace
v
ˈgæðə peɪs
The international relief effort appears to be gathering pace.
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sign
n
saɪn
68
trend
n
trend
68
explosion
n
ɪkˈspləʊʒən
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bound
distant
fade
point
adj
adj
v
v
baʊnd
ˈdɪstənt
feɪd
pɔɪnt
A red morning sky is often a sign of an impending storm.
Lately there has been a trend towards hiring younger,
cheaper employees.
There has been a recent explosion of interest in Latin music
and dance.
Don’t lie to her. She's bound to find out.
Her honeymoon seemed a distant memory.
Hopes of a peace settlement are beginning to fade.
All the evidence pointed towards Blake as the murderer.
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speech
Pronunciation
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demographic
n
ˌdeməˈgræfɪk
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futurologist
n
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mogul
packed
reject
convention
guess
Nostradamus
mystical
common sense
by and large
affect
pattern
n
adj
v
n
v
n
adj
n
adv
v
n
ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɒlədʒəst,
ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɒlədʒɪst
ˈməʊgəl
pækt
rɪˈdʒekt
kənˈvenʃən
ges
ˌnɒstrəˈdaːməs
ˈmɪstɪkəl
ˈkɒmən sens
baɪ ən laːdʒ
əˈfekt
ˈpætən
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illogical
adj
ɪˈlɒdʒɪkəl
68
aspect
n
ˈæspekt
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radical
revolutionary
miniscule
adj
adj
adj
ˈrædɪkəl
ˌrevəˈluːʃənəri
ˈmɪnəskjʊːl
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apply
v
əˈplaɪ
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graveyard
gadget
n
n
ˈgreɪvjaːd
ˈgædʒət, ˈgædʒɪt
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innovation
n
ˌinəˈveɪʃən
68
tile
n
taɪl
68
mood-enhancing
adj
muːd-ɪnˈhaːnsɪŋ
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bracelet
vibrate
glow
n
v
n
ˈbreɪslət, ˈbreɪslɪt
vaɪˈbreɪt
gləʊ
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We need to discover the demographics of the newspaper's
readership.
Futurologists are always coming up with new predictions.
He is a business mogul.
The island was packed with tourists.
Sarah rejected her brother's offer of help.
There is convention for science fiction fans next week.
If you guess correctly, you have another turn.
Their music had both spiritual and mystical powers.
Use your common sense for once!
By and large, the new arrangements have worked well
Many areas were affected by the hurricane.
Weather patterns have changed in recent years.
It is illogical to assume that you can do the work of three
people.
Dealing with people is the most important aspect of my
work.
He has put forward some radical ideas.
The new cancer drug is a revolutionary breakthrough.
Her office is miniscule.
The new technology is being applied to almost every
industrial process.
This is a graveyard for old cars.
I've just bought a great gadget for sharpening knives.
We must encourage innovation if the company is to remain
competitive.
We need to replace the bathroom tiles.
They used mood-enhancing music in the shop to encourage
people to buy.
She was wearing a gold bracelet.
The floor was vibrating to the beat of the music.
Sophie felt a glow of pride.
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buzz
bet
personalised
taste
portable
Part of
speech
n
v
adj
n
adj
Pronunciation
bʌz
bet
ˈpɜːsənəlaɪz
teɪst
ˈpɔːtəbəl
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norm
n
nɔːm
69
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due
surpass
dweller
cure
adj
v
n
n
djuː
səˈpaːs
ˈdwelə
kjʊə
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censor
v
ˈsensə
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pillow
drift off
n
phr v
70
medication
n
ˈpɪləʊ
drɪft ɒf
ˌmedəˈkeɪʃən,
ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən
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contraption
n
kənˈtræpʃən
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aerosol
purify
n
v
ˈeərəsɒl
ˈpjʊərəfaɪ, ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ
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contract
v
kənˈtrækt
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access
prolific
polluter
pollution
genetic code
extinction
n
adj
n
n
n
n
ˈækses
prəˈlɪfɪk
pəˈluːtə
pəˈluːʃən
dʒəˌnetɪk ˈkəʊd
ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən
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corruption
n
kəˈrʌpʃən
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corporation
n
ˌkɔːpəˈreɪʃən
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vulnerable
adj
ˈvʌlnərəbəl
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Playing well gives me a buzz.
He said he'd finish by tomorrow, but don't bet on it.
He has just got a personalised number plate for his car.
He asked about my taste in music.
She had a small portable TV in the bedroom.
Short term contracts are now the norm with some big
companies.
The team are due to fly to Italy next month.
He had surpassed all our expectations.
City dwellers suffer higher pollution levels.
There is still no cure for AIDS
The information given to the press was carefully censored
by the Ministry of Defence.
I'll be asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow.
I was just drifting off when the phone rang.
He's on medication for high blood pressure.
We used a strange but effective contraption to catch the
insects.
I need hairspray, but I don’t like to use aerosols.
Chemicals are used to purify water.
Two thirds of the adult population there have contracted
AIDS.
People need access to clean drinking water.
We are prolific polluters of the planet.
The polluter should pay for the cost of the clean-up.
There is a lot of air pollution in the city.
We are now preserving the genetic codes of animals.
There are many species in danger of extinction.
The investigation uncovered widespread corruption within
the police force.
He works for a large American corporation.
He took advantage of me when I was at my most
vulnerable.
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lingua franca
Part of
speech
n
Pronunciation
ˌlɪŋgwə ˈfræŋkə
Example Sentence
English is the lingua franca in many countries.
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command
n
kəˈmaːnd
He's studied in the US and has a good command of English.
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barrier
n
ˈbæriə
Living in China was hard for me at first because of the
language barrier.
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adapt
v
əˈdæpt
The children are finding it hard to adapt to the new school.
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outweigh
v
aʊtˈweɪ
The benefits of the scheme outweigh the disadvantages.
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relate
v
rɪˈleɪt
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brand
suit
n
v
brænd
suːt
72
despite
preposition
dɪˈspaɪt
72
although
conjunction
ɔːlðəʊ
72
predominance
n
prɪˈdɒmənəns
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simultaneously
adv
ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli
73
graph
n
grɑːf
73
data
n
ˈdeɪtə, ˈdɑːtə
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indicate
v
ˈɪndəkeɪt, ˈɪndɪkeɪt
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demonstrate
v
ˈdemənstreɪt
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dramatically
sharply
alarmingly
plummet
soar
rocket
explode
adv
adv
adv
v
v
v
v
drəˈmætɪkli
ˈʃɑːpli
əˈlɑːmɪŋli
ˈplʌmət, ˈplʌmɪt
sɔː
ˈrɒkət, ˈrɒkɪt
ɪkˈspləʊd
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The charges of fraud relate to events that took place over
ten years ago.
What brand of detergent do you use?
There's a range of restaurants to suit all tastes.
Despite all our efforts to save the school, the authorities
decided to close it.
Although I can’t help admiring the man's courage, I do not
approve of his methods.
There is a predominance of boys in the class.
The opera will be broadcast simultaneously on television
and radio.
Martin showed me a graph of their recent sales.
The research involves collecting data from two random
samples
Research indicates that over 81% of teachers are
dissatisfied with their salary.
The study demonstrates the link between poverty and
malnutrition.
Output has increased dramatically.
Prices have risen sharply over the last few months.
The rain forest is disappearing alarmingly fast.
Profits plummeted from £49 million to £11 million.
The price of petrol has soared in recent weeks.
Interest rates rocketed last month.
Florida's population exploded in the 1950s.
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collapse
out-of-date
spread
Part of
speech
v
adj
v
Pronunciation
kəˈlæps
aʊt əv deɪt
spred
Example Sentence
There were fears that property prices would collapse.
Her image was very out-of-date.
Fire quickly spread though the building.
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take off
phr v
teɪk ɒf
Mimi became jealous when Jack's career started taking off.
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instant
virus
stagnate
latest
adj
n
v
adj
ˈɪnstənt
ˈvaɪrəs
stæˈneɪt
ˈleɪtəst, ˈleɪtɪst
The women took an instant dislike to one another.
The flu virus spread quickly through the population.
Her career has stagnated.
His latest film is one of the funniest he's ever made.
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accessory
n
əkˈsesəri
She bought a set of fully matching clothes and accessories.
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passing
adj
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combination
n
ˈpɑːsɪŋ
ˌkɒmbəˈneɪʃən,
ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən
He had only ever shown a passing interest in sport.
A combination of factors may be responsible for the
increase in cancer.
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word of mouth
n phrase
wɜːd əv maʊθ
Word of mouth is one of the best ways of getting business.
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appeal
originate
trace
stem from
n
v
v
phr v
əˈpiːl
əˈrɪdʒəneɪt, əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt
treɪs
stem frəm
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lead to
phr v
liːd tuː
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result in
phr v
rɪˈzʌlt ɪn
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give rise to
n phrase
giv raɪz tuː
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bring about
punk
phr v
n
brɪŋ əˈbaʊt
pʌŋk
What is the particular appeal of this island?
A lot of our medicines originate from tropical plants.
They've traced their ancestry back to Scotland.
His headaches stemmed from vision problems.
Alan Turing's work led to the development of modern
computers.
The accident resulted in the death of two passengers.
The stormy weather gave rise to difficulties for many of the
competitors.
How can we bring about a change in attitudes?
He was around in the punk era.
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women's liberation n
ˈwɪmɪnz ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən
She was a member of the Women's Liberation movement.
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necessitate
v
nəˈsesəteɪt, nɪˈsesəteɪt
Lack of money necessitated a change of plan.
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procedure
disfigured
cosmetic surgery
n
adj
n
prəˈsiːdʒə
dɪsˈfɪgəd
kɒzˈmetɪk ˈsɜːdʒəri
What's the procedure for applying for a visa?
His face had been disfigured in the accident.
She's saving up to have cosmetic surgery.
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tattoo
download
enthusiastically
logically
Part of
speech
n
v
adv
adv
Pronunciation
təˈtuː, tæˈtuː
ˌdaʊnˈləʊd
ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪkli
ˈlɒdzəkli, ˈlɒdzɪkli
Example Sentence
He's got a tattoo of a dragon on his back.
You can download this game free from the Internet.
He cheered his team enthusiastically.
He tried to think logically.
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credit crunch
n
kredət, kredɪt krʌntʃ
Due to the credit crunch, we are unable to sell our house.
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carbon footprint
n
ˈkɑːbən ˈfʊtˌprɪnt
There are lots of way you can reduce your carbon footprint.
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social
adj
ˈsəʊʃəl
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millennium
n
mɪˈleniəm
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unwilling
relinquish
adj
v
ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ
rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ
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the noughties
n
ˈnɔːtiːz
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wave
massive
sum up
n
adj
phr v
weɪv
ˈmæsɪv
sʌm ʌp
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profusion
n
prəˈfjʊːʒən
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realistic
adj
rɪəˈlɪstɪk
The country has serious social problems.
As the end of the second millennium approaches, mankind
is in a different mood.
He was unwilling to pay the fine.
No one wants to relinquish power once they have it.
It describes how the noughties became the decade of the
childish adult.
They faced wave after wave of fresh troops.
My phone bill was massive last month.
Gerald will open the debate and I will sum up.
The house was overflowing with a profusion of strange
ornaments.
The programme gave a realistic portrayal of life in Victorian
Britain.
adj
n
v
n
tænd
kəˈnuː
feɪk
dɪˈsepʃən
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tanned
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canoe
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fake
80
deception
80
amnesia
n
æmˈniːziə
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apparently
adv
əˈpærəntli
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recollection
n
ˌrekəˈlekʃən
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whereabouts
n
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He had a tough tanned face and clear eyes.
We took a canoe along the river.
She faked her father's signature on the cheque.
She didn't have the courage to admit to her deception.
Again he began to wonder if he was suffering from
amnesia.
Apparently the company is losing a lot of money.
My earliest recollections are of my mother bending over my
cot.
The police want to know the whereabouts of his brother.
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initially
spot
paddle
kayak
extensively
Part of
speech
adv
v
v
n
adv
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avail
n
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shatter
remains
presume
v
n
v
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anniversary
n
80
inquest
n
Example Sentence
Stan initially wanted to go to medical school.
I spotted a police car behind us.
I desperately tried to paddle for the shore.
In some parts of Canada people go to work by kayak
He travelled extensively in the Middle East.
We searched the whole area but all to no avail. Robbie had
əˈveɪl
disappeared.
ˈʃætə
The plate hit the floor, and shattered into tiny bits.
rɪˈmeɪnz
On the table were the remains of the evening meal.
prɪˈzjuːm
Their nephew was missing, presumed dead.
Jack and Kim celebrated their twentieth wedding
ˌænəˈvɜːsəri. ˌænɪˈvɜːsəri
anniversary in January.
ˈɪnkwest
The inquest heard that she died from multiple injuries
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coroner
n
ˈkɒrənə
The coroner recorded a verdict of death by natural causes.
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verdict
n
ˈvɜːdɪkt
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trace
n
treɪs
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thrilled
reunite
adj
v
θrɪld
ˌrɪːjuːˈnaɪt
The verdict was 'not guilty'.
There was no trace of anyone having entered the room
since then.
We were thrilled to hear about the baby.
The band will reunite for a US tour.
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elation
n
ɪˈleɪʃən
The troops' sense of elation at the victory was not to last.
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n phrase
adv
n
v
kʌm tə laɪt
ˈʌðəwaɪz
ˈpʌzəl
ˈeməgreɪt, ˈemɪgreɪt
The evidence did not come to light until after the trial.
You'll have to go now, otherwise you'll miss your bus.
He thought he had solved the puzzle.
He emigrated to Australia as a young man.
n phrase
kʌm tə tɜːmz wɪð
Counselling helped her come to terms with her grief.
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come to light
otherwise
puzzle
emigrate
come to terms
with
trapped
adj
fiːl træpt
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air raid
n
eə reɪd
81
flee
v
fliː
81
refuge
n
ˈrefjuːdʒ
Julia felt trapped in her role of wife and mother.
There were several air raid warnings in late July but little
damage.
His attackers turned and fled.
During the frequent air raids, people took refuge in their
cellars.
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ɪˈnɪʃəli
spɒt
ˈpædl
ˈkaɪæk
ɪkˈstensɪvli
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stranded
adj
ˈstrændəd, ˈstrændɪd
Air travellers were left stranded because of icy conditions.
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hatch
v
hætʃ
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make a break for
n phrase
meɪk ə breɪk fə
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malfunction
dig
tunnel
shoplifter
n
v
n
n
mælfʌŋkʃən
dɪg
ˈtʌnəl
ˈʃɒpˌlɪftə
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kidnap
v
ˈkɪdnæp
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motivate
hesitate
v
v
ˈməʊtəveɪt
ˈhezəteɪt
The prisoners hatched a plan to escape.
As soon as the guard's back was turned, they made a break
for the door.
There was a malfunction in one of the engines.
They dig a small hole in the sand to bury their eggs.
He went through the Channel Tunnel.
Shoplifters will be prosecuted.
Police appealed for witnesses after a woman was
kidnapped.
Was he motivated solely by his desire for power?
Kay hesitated for a moment and then said 'yes'.
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prioritise
v
praɪˈɒrətaɪz, praɪˈɒrɪtaɪz You need to prioritise your tasks.
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legalise
v
ˈliːgəlaɪz
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glorify
electrify
v
v
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exemplify
v
82
clarity
n
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harassment
n
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disinfectant
n
ˈglɔːrəfaɪ
ɪˈlektrəfaɪ, ɪˈlektrɪfaɪ
ɪgˈzempləfaɪ,
ɪgˈzemplɪfaɪ
ˈklærəfaɪ, ˈklærɪfaɪ
ˈhærəsmənt,
həˈræsmənt
ˌdɪsənˈfektənt,
ˌdɪsɪnˈfektənt
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redundant
adj
rɪˈdʌndənt
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edible
adj
ˈedəbəl, ˈedɪbəl
Legislation to legalise casino gambling could be introduced
in Congress next fall.
I don’t like films which glorify violence.
She would sit at the piano and sing, electrifying us all.
The building exemplifies the style of architecture which was
popular at the time.
Letters may be edited for length and clarity.
African-Americans have been complaining about police
harassment for years.
The tables were washed with disinfectant at the end of the
day.
Seventy factory workers were made redundant in the
resulting cuts.
These berries are edible, but those are poisonous.
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elusive
adj
ɪˈlʊːsɪv
She managed to get an interview with that elusive man.
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resourceful
adj
She is a woman who is energetic and resourceful.
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incomprehensible
adj
rɪˈzɔːsfəl, rɪˈsɔːsfəl
ɪnˈkɒmprɪˈhensəbəl,
ɪnˈkɒmprɪˈhensɪbəl
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habitable
parachute
switch off
unwind
out of breath
workaholic
jaded
tango
sore
ache
struggle
hone
pilates
jogging
Part of
speech
adj
n
phr v
v
n phrase
n
adj
n
adj
v
v
v
n
n
Pronunciation
ˈhæbətəbəl, ˈhæbɪtəbəl
ˈpærəsuːt
swɪtʃ ɒf
ʌnˈwaɪnd
aʊt əv breθ
ˌwɜːkəˈhɒlɪk
ˈdʒeɪdəd, ˈdʒeɪdɪd
tæŋgəʊ
sɔː
eɪk
ˈstrʌgəl
həʊn
pɪˈlaːtiz
ˈdʒɒgɪŋ
Example Sentence
It would cost a fortune to make the place habitable.
She did a parachute jump for charity.
They switch off by listening to music
The country hotel was the perfect place to unwind.
Andrew hurried in, slightly out of breath.
John is a real workaholic.
The concert should satisfy even the most jaded critic.
She went to Argentina to learn to dance the tango.
I had a sore throat and aching limbs
Her feet were aching from standing so long.
The airline is struggling for survival.
He set about honing his skills as a draughtsman.
I went to my pilates class this morning.
She loves going jogging.
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rollerblades
n
ˈrəʊləbleɪdz
He put his rollerblades on and skated along the promenade.
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alternative
survival
spa
adj
n
n
ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv
səˈvaɪvəl
spaː
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retreat
n
rɪˈtriːt
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pottery
n
ˈpɒtəri
Have you any alternative suggestions?
The doctors gave him a one in ten chance of survival.
Bath is a historic spa town.
She went to a spa retreat for her holiday so she could
relax.
She chose to do a pottery class.
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leaflet
n
ˈliːflət, ˈliːflɪt
Students were handing out election leaflets at the station.
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brochure
n
ˈbrəʊʃə, ˈbrəʊʃʊə
She picked up some holiday brochures at the travel agent.
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eye-catching
subheading
adj
n
ˈaɪ-kætʃɪŋ
ˈsʌbˌhedɪŋ
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complex
adj
ˈkɒmpleks
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illustration
en-suite
reservoir
jacuzzi
n
adj
n
n
ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən
ɒnˈswiːt
ˈrezəvwaː
dʒəˈkuːzi
The poster had an eye-catching design.
The report had several subheadings.
It was a very complex relationship between two complex
people.
The book contains 62 pages of illustrations.
Both bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms.
There was a large reservoir near the airport.
The hotel room had an en-suite jacuzzi.
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seasonal
hiking
massage
facial
aromatherapy
ingredient
harvest
acre
Part of
speech
adj
n
n
n
n
n
v
n
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vegetarian
n/adj
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vegan
rejuvenate
slogan
deliberately
unleash
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There are a lot of seasonal jobs in the tourist industry.
Utah is a great place to go hiking.
Massage helps ease the pain.
She went to the beauty salon for a facial.
I'm going to study aromatherapy next year.
Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.
He harvested the wheat.
They own 200 acres of farmland.
n/adj
v
n
adv
v
Pronunciation
ˈsiːzənəl
ˈhaɪkɪŋ
ˈmæsaːʒ
ˈfeɪʃəl
əˌrəʊməˈθerəpi
ɪnˈgriːdiənt
ˈhaːvəst, ˈhaːvɪst
ˈeɪkə
ˌvedʒəˈteariən,
ˌvedʒɪˈteariən
ˈviːgən
rɪˈdʒuːvəneɪt
ˈsləʊgən
dɪˈɪbərətli, dɪˈɪbərɪtli
ʌnˈliːʃ
frenzy
n
ˈfrenzi
The women were screaming and in a frenzy to get home.
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expedition
n
ˌekspəˈdɪʃən, ˌekspɪˈdɪʃən They went on a fishing expedition at the weekend.
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ecstatic
adj
ɪkˈstætɪk, ekˈstætɪk
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row
n
raʊ
He received an ecstatic welcome from the thousands who
lined the streets.
He had just had a row with his wife.
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label
v
ˈleɪbəl
The newspapers had unjustly labelled him a troublemaker.
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flip-flop
outlook
n
n
flɪp-flɒp
ˈaʊtlʊk
She was wearing flip-flops.
He's got a good outlook on life.
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risk-averse
adj
rɪsk-əˈvɜːs
Shareholders are more risk averse than they used to be.
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stifle
mollycoddle
streetwise
adaptation
compose
heir
v
v
adj
n
v
n
ˈstaɪfəl
ˈmɒliˌkɒdl
ˈstriːtwaɪz
ˌædæpˈteɪʃən
kəmˈpəʊz
eə
Too many rules and regulations can stifle innovation.
He had been mollycoddled as a young boy.
He's very streetwise for an eight-year-old boy.
The BBC adaptation of the book was very good.
Lynn took several deep breaths to compose herself.
John was the sole heir to the vast estate.
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Our youngest daughter is a vegetarian.
She has as strict vegan diet.
I came back from holiday feeling rejuvenated.
Have you thought of a new slogan for the campaign?
I deliberately kept the letter short.
His comments unleashed a wave of protest.
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intact
glance
Part of
speech
adj
adj
v
Pronunciation
ˈrɪŋkəld
ɪnˈtækt
glaːns
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stir
v
stɜː
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shovel
scrabble
n
v
ˈʃʌvəl
ˈskræbəl
Example Sentence
The woman had an interesting and wrinkled face.
Her reputation survived intact.
The man glanced nervously at his watch.
The crowd began to stir as they waited for the band to
start.
She picked up the shovel and began to dig.
She was scrabbling around, searching for the door.
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tremble
v
ˈtrembəl
Greene was on his feet now, his body trembling with rage.
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time capsule
n
taɪm kæpsjuːl
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represent
hunting
surveillance
v
n
n
ˌreprɪˈzent
ˈhʌntɪŋ
səˈveɪləns
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collaborate
v
kəˈlæbəreɪt
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verge
install
n
v
vɜːdʒ
ɪnˈstɔːl
A time capsule containing personal messages of hope for
the next generation will be buried during the closing
ceremonies.
He hated school and everything it represented.
They usually go hunting duck at the weekends.
They were under close surveillance day and night.
The two nations are collaborating on several satellite
projects.
Jess seemed on the verge of tears.
They've installed the new computer network at last.
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foreseeable
adj
fɔːˈsiːəbəl
The situation is likely to continue for the foreseeable future.
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glory
n
ˈglɔːri
This represents one of the finest artistic glories of France.
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outset
n
ˈaʊtset
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humanity
n
hjuːˈmænəti
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nostalgic
adj
nɒˈstældʒɪk
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unprecedented
adj
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bury
reflect
soil
v
v
n
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ʌnˈpresɪdentəd
ˈberi
rɪˈflekt
sɔɪl
It was clear from the outset that there were going to be
problems.
We want a clean healthy environment for all humanity.
Seeing those old school photographs has made me feel
quite nostalgic.
He took the unprecedented step of stating that the rumours
were false.
Electric cables are buried beneath the streets.
He had time to reflect on his successes and failures.
The soil here is very poor.
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Part of
speech
n
Pronunciation
ˈbegə
Example Sentence
There are a lot of beggars on the streets.
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barbed wire
n
bɑːbd waɪə
There was a high barbed wire fence all around the prison.
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brick
code of conduct
n
n
brɪk
kəʊd əv kənˈdʌkt
Protesters attacked the police with stones and bricks.
All professions have a code of conduct.
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Prozac
n
ˈprəʊzæk
She was taking Prozac to help her deal with the situation.
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Valium
n
ˈvæliəm
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remote control
n
rɪˈməʊt kənˈtrəʊl
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chillum
n
ˈtʃɪləm
He didn’t want to take Valium any more.
Her husband insisted on have the remote control all the
time.
He put a chillum in the time capsule.
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arguably
adv
ˈaːgjuəbli
Senna was arguably the greatest racing driver of all time.
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pharaoh
iron
lead
basement
n
n
n
n
ˈfeərəʊ
ˈaɪən
led
ˈbeɪsmənt
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devise
v
dɪˈvaɪz
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artifact
seal
stainless steel
weld
n
v
n
v
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optimistically
adv
ˈaːtifækt, ˈaːtəfækt
siːl
ˈsteɪnləs stiːl
weld
ˌɒptəmɪstɪkli,
ˌɒptɪmɪstɪkli
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stipulate
v
ˈstɪpjəleɪt, ˈstɪpjʊleɪt
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encase
resin
origami
v
n
n
ɪnˈkeɪs
ˈrezən, ˈrezɪn
ˌɒrɪˈgɑːmi
The Egyptian pharaohs believed they were gods.
The driveway had large iron gates at the end of it.
The lead from the church roof was stolen.
She had a billiard table in her basement.
She devised a method for quicker communications between
offices.
The museum has a collection of early Roman artifacts.
The window was sealed shut.
The bought a set of stainless steel cutlery.
The new handle will have to be welded on.
He optimistically applied for the job although he didn’t have
the right qualifications.
Laws stipulate the maximum interest rate banks can
charge.
His broken leg was encased in plaster.
The insect was encased in resin.
She made an origami swan for the table decoration.
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handcuffs
n
ˈhændkʌfs
They put handcuffs on the two men and led them away.
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preach
n
v
ɪˈkwɪvələnt
priːtʃ
I had a qualification which is equivalent to a degree.
Alexander has been preaching patience.
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melt
v
melt
It was warmer now, and the snow was beginning to melt.
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ice cap
n
aɪs kæp
The photo of the melting ice caps sent a powerful message.
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fulfil
ambition
vinegar
perfume
evoke
phenomenon
v
n
n
n
v
n
fʊlˈfɪl
æmˈbɪʃən
ˈvɪnɪgə
ˈpɜːfjuːm
ɪˈvəʊk
fɪˈnɒmənən, fɪˈnɒmɪnən
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explore
v
ɪkˈsplɔː
Visiting Disneyland has fulfilled a boyhood dream.
She had always had an ambition to be a pilot.
There was oil and vinegar on the table for the salad.
She bought an extremely expensive perfume.
His appearance is bound to evoke sympathy.
Homelessness is not a new phenomenon.
Management need to explore ways of improving office
security.
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privet
n
ˈprɪvət, ˈprɪvɪt
There was a neat privet hedge between the two houses.
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hedge
trigger
n
v
hedʒ
ˈtrɪgə
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autobiographical
adj
ˌɔːtəbaɪəˈgræfɪkəl
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mint
organ
n
n
mɪnt
ˈɔːgən
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evocative
adj
ɪˈvɒkətɪv
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odour
snuff out
pine
distinctly
flood
vivid
hazy
blur
n
phr v
n
adv
v
adj
adj
n
ˈəʊdə
snʌf aʊt
paɪn
dɪˈstɪŋktli
flʌd
ˈvɪvəd, ˈvɪvɪd
ˈheɪzi
blɜː
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milestone
n
ˈmaɪlstəʊn
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fig
n
fɪg
There were tall hedges surrounding the garden.
The assassination triggered off a wave of rioting.
The story seemed to be autobiographical rather than
fictional.
There was a bowl of mints on the table.
She used to play the church organ every Sunday.
The picture was wonderfully evocative of a hot summer's
day.
There were obnoxious odours from the factory.
They snuffed out the candles before going to bed.
They walked through an ancient pine forest.
He distinctly remembered the day his father left.
Memories of my time in Paris flooded back.
I've got vivid memories of that summer.
My memories of the holiday are rather hazy.
The days before the accident were a blur.
The treatment of diabetes reached a significant milestone
in the 1970s.
She used to love to pick the figs from the trees in the
orchard.
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chatty
echo
antelope
ravenous
devour
screech
murmur
innumerable
Part of
speech
adj
v
n
adj
v
v
v
adj
Pronunciation
ˈtʃæti
ˈekəʊ
ˈæntələʊp, ˈæntɪləʊp
ˈrævənəs
dɪˈvaʊə
skriːtʃ
ˈmɜːmə
ɪˈnjuːmərəbəl
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texture
n
ˈtekstʃə
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personification
n
pəˌsɒnəfəˈkeɪʃən,
pəˌsɒnɪfəˈkeɪʃən
Example Sentence
He was in an unusually chatty mood.
The last chapter echoed the start of the novel.
The lions chased the antelopes but didn’t catch any.
He was ravenous when he finally got home.
The boys devoured their pancakes.
A van screeched onto the road in front of me.
The girl murmured something polite, and smiled
She's served on innumerable committees.
The designer loves experimenting with different colours and
textures.
He became the personification of the financial excess of the
1980s.
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palace
n
ˈpæləs, ˈpælɪs
Thousands of tourists visit Buckingham Palace every year.
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orchard
walnut
n
n
ˈɔːtʃəd
ˈwɔːlnʌt
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sap
n
sæp
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security
n
sɪˈkjʊərəti, sɪˈkjʊərɪti
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chatter
v
ˈtʃætə
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crunchy
surgery
signpost
lush
beckon
trunk
resist
sprint
pushed for time
time on your
hands
adj
n
n
adj
v
n
v
v
n phrase
ˈkrʌntʃi
ˈsɜːdʒəri
ˈsaɪnpəʊst
lʌʃ
ˈbekən
trʌŋk
rɪˈzɪst
sprɪnt
pʊʃt fə taɪm
n phrase
taɪm ɒn jə hændz
time to yourself
n phrase
taɪm fə jɔːˈself
They used to play in the cherry orchard.
There were several walnut trees in the orchard.
By this stage the sap in the vine will have withdrawn into
the roots.
Parenting is about giving your child security and love.
She chattered away happily until she noticed I wasn't
listening.
He had a delicious crunchy salad for lunch.
She worked in a doctor's surgery.
Just follow the signposts to the city centre.
The fields were lush with grass and flowers.
She beckoned to the waitress to bring more wine.
He left his bicycle leaning against a tree trunk.
I just can’t resist chocolate.
Bill sprinted up the steps.
He was pushed for time so couldn’t stay to help her.
Now the children have left home, she has too much time on
her hands.
She couldn't wait till all the visitors has left so she could
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time to spare
n phrase
taɪm tə speə
June had little time to spare for making her own clothes.
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focus
v
ˈfəʊkəs
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ignore
v
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nappy
n
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tantrum
n
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traipse
short cut
vendor
delegate
facilitator
v
n
n
v
n
99
implement
v
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universe
glacier
n
n
100
irreversible
adj
100
sequence
n
100
reverse
n
100
fundamental
adj
ˌfʌndəˈmentl
We have to tackle the fundamental cause of the problem
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dictate
v
dikˈteɪt
The media cannot be allowed to dictate to the government.
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v
ˈrelɪʃ
I don’t relish the thought of you walking home alone.
n
ˌkɚmprɪˈhensɪv skuːl
Kylie goes to the local comprehensive.
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relish
comprehensive
school
pivotal
adj
ˈpɪvətəl
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deliberation
n
dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən
n
ˈprɪnsəpəl
The talks are pivotal to the success of the country.
After much deliberation, first prize was awarded to Derek
Murray.
Schools try to teach children a set of principles.
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He needs to focus more on his career.
You can’t ignore the fact that many criminals never go to
ɪgˈnɔː
prison.
ˈnæpi
Excuse me while I change the baby's nappy.
She throws a tantrum when she can’t have the toy she
ˈtæntrəm
wants.
treɪps
I've been traipsing around the shops all morning.
ʃɔːt kʌt
Carlos decided to take a short cut home.
ˈvendə
He bought a copy from the newspaper vendor.
ˈdelegeɪt, ˈdelɪgeɪt
Minor tasks should be delegated to your assistants.
fəˈsɪləteɪtə, fəˈsɪliteɪtə
We chose a facilitator to lead the discussion.
We have decided to implement the committee's
ˈɪmpləment, ˈɪmplɪment
recommendations in full.
ˈjuːnəvɜːs, ˈjuːnɪvɜːs
The new programme studies the universe.
ˈglæsiə, ˈgleɪsiə
We enjoyed our trip across the glacier.
Fossil fuels have caused irreversible damage to the
ˌɪrɪˈvɜːsəbəl, ˌɪrɪˈvɜːsɪbəl
environment.
ˈsiːkwəns
The questions should be asked in a logical order.
US video recorders cannot play European tapes, and the
rɪˈvɜːs
same applies in reverse.
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statue
n
stætʃuː
Churchill's statue stands outside the parliament building.
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unconventional
adj
ˌʌncənˈvenʃənəl
She had very unconventional political views
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thought-provoking adj
θɔːt prəˈvəʊkɪŋ
The wrote a very thought-provoking article.
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moving
adj
ˈmuːvɪŋ
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bleak
adj
bliːk
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impressive
compelling
charming
adj
adj
adj
ɪmˈpresɪv
kəmˈpelɪŋ
ˈtʃɑːmɪŋ
Bayman's book about illness is deeply moving.
The company still hopes to find a buyer, but the future
looks bleak.
The figures certainly look impressive.
Lucy had no compelling reason to go into town.
Harry can be very charming.
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well-received
adj
wel rɪˈsiːvd
The news was well-received by all the people in the room.
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poignant
adj
ˈpɔːnjənt
The statue is a poignant reminder of our nation's great
sacrifices.
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overrated
adj
ˌəʊvəˈreɪtəd, ˌəʊvəˈreɪtɪd The new film was vastly overrated.
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offbeat
stylish
heart-breaking
adj
adj
adj
ˌɒfˈbiːt
ˈstaɪlɪʃ
ˈhɑːtˈbreɪkɪŋ
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subtle
adj
ˈsʌtl
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plinth
n
plɪnθ
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depict
empire
engender
sculptor
orchestrate
performance art
v
n
v
n
v
n
dɪˈpɪkt
empaɪə
ɪnˈdʒendə
ˈskʌlptə
ˈɔːkəstreɪt, ˈɔːkɪstreɪt
pəˈfɔːməns ɑːt
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preoccupation
n
priːˌɒkjəˈpeɪʃən
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stand up for
phr v
stænd ʌp f
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She's a little offbeat, but she's a wonderful actress.
They went to a stylish restaurant in the West End.
Her story was heart-breaking.
The pictures are similar, but there are subtle differences
between them.
Members of the public stood on the plinth for an hour at a
time.
The god is depicted as a bird with a human head.
The Barbarians finally overthrew the Roman Empire.
The changes in society were engendered by the war.
Henry Moore is a famous sculptor.
The riots were orchestrated by anti-government forces.
He's very interested in performance art.
The management's preoccupation with costs and profits
resulted in a drop in quality and customer service.
It's time we stood up for our rights.
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literally
adv
ˈlɪtərəli
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enact
v
ɪˈnækt
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onlooker
n
ˈɒnˈlʊkə
104
occupy
v
ˈɒkjəpaɪ, ˈɒkʊəpaɪ
Example Sentence
The name of the cheese is Dolcelatte, literally meaning
'sweet milk'.
The drama was enacted on a darkened stage.
A crowd of onlookers had gathered at the scene of the
accident.
Family photos occupied almost the entire wall.
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portrait
n
ˈpɔːtrət, ˈpɔːtrɪt
The film is an excellent portrait of working life in America.
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random
n
ˈrændəm
The gang picked their victims at random.
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blacksmith
n
ˈblækˌsmiθ
The blacksmith was a lady by the name of Rachael Levitt.
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overrun
wildly
bee
v
adv
n
ˌəʊvəˈrʌn
ˈwaɪldli
biː
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mark
v
mɑːk
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serene
fountain
isolated
bubble
courage
adj
n
adj
n
n
səˈriːn, sɪˈriːn
ˈfaʊntən, ˈfaʊntɪn
ˈaɪsəleɪtəd, ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd
ˈbʌbəl
ˈkʌrɪdʒ
The final speaker overran by at least half and hour.
The band is wildly popular in Cuba.
Mr Jacobs keeps bees in his garden and sells the honey.
Carter's 90th birthday will be marked with a large party at
the Savoy.
The child's face was serene and beautiful.
They met by the fountain in the park.
Young mothers often feel isolated.
When water boils, bubbles rise to the surface.
Sue showed great courage throughout her illness.
104
hypothetical
adj
ˌhaɪpəˈθetɪkəl
Brennan brought up a hypothetical case to make his point.
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relocate
motto
traditional
offend
organic
come up with
go on
carry out
set up
pick up
go back
v
n
adj
v
adj
phr
phr
phr
phr
phr
phr
ˌriːləʊˈkeɪt
ˈmɒtəʊ
trəˈdɪʃənən
əˈfend
ɔːˈgænɪk
kʌm ʌp wɪð
gɛʊ ɒn
kæri aʊt
set ʌp
pɪk ʌp
gəʊ bæk
A lot of firms are relocating to the North of England.
"Be prepared" is the motto of the Boy Scouts.
I went to a very traditional school
His remarks deeply offended many Scottish people.
The shop sells organic food.
We've been asked to come up with some new ideas.
He went on working until he was 91
We need to carry out more research.
They want to set up their own import-export business.
He picked up the letter and read it.
I think we ought to go back now.
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v
v
v
v
v
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point out
get on
fall out
get over
eat up
get away with
Part of
speech
phr v
phr v
phr v
phr v
phr v
phr v
Pronunciation
pɔɪnt aʊt
get ɒn
fɔːl aʊt
get ˈəʊvə
Iːt ʌp
get əˈweɪ wɪð
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get round to
phr v
get raʊnd tə
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go along with
go in for
come down to
phr v
phr v
phr v
gəu əˈlɒŋ wɪð
gəʊ ɪn fə
kʌm daʊn tə
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put down to
phr v
pʊt daʊn tə
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put up with
stand up to
catch up with
phr v
phr v
phr v
pʊt ʌp wɪð
stænd ʌp tə
catʃ ʌp wɪð
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catch on to
phr v
catʃ ɒn tə
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chef
close-up
angle
n
n
n
ʃef
ˈkləʊs ʌp
ˈængəl
107
slum
n
slʌm
107
novel
adj
ˈnɒvəl
107
toy with
phr v
tɔɪ wɪð
107
hit on
phr v
hɪt ɒn
108
keep track
n phrase
kiːp træk
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annually
adv
ˈænjuəli
108
cultivate
v
ˈkʌltəveɪt, ˈkʌltɪveɪt
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He was always very keen to point out my mistakes.
I've always got on well with Henry.
Carrie's always falling out with people.
She never got over the death of her son.
Come on, eat up, there's a good girl.
No one insults my family and gets away with it.
I keep meaning to put a lock on it, but I never get round to
it.
I would be happy to go along with the idea.
I never really went in for sports.
It all comes down to money in the end.
I was having difficulty reading, which I put down to poor
light.
She put up with his violent temper.
He'll respect you more if you stand up to him.
I'll catch up with you next week.
It was a long time before the police caught on to what he
was doing.
He's the head chef at the Savoy Hotel
Much of the movie is shot in close-up.
We're approaching the issue from a different angle.
They walked through the slums and were shocked by the
conditions in which the people lived.
What a novel idea!
I've been toying with the idea of going to Japan to visit
them.
Then we hit on the idea of asking viewers to donate money
over the Net.
It's difficult to keep track of all the new discoveries in
genetics.
The jazz festival is held annually in July.
Try to cultivate a more relaxed and positive approach to
life.
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speech
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rigorous
adj
ˈrɪgərəs
108
sphere
n
sfɪə
108
sabbatical
n
səˈbætɪkəl
108
adopt
v
əˈdɒpt
108
108
readily
genius
adv
n
ˈredəli, ˈredɪli
ˈdziːniəs
109
scope
n
skəʊp
109
peculiar
adj
109
animated
adj
109
109
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duo
eccentric
location
humorous
n
adj
n
adj
pɪˈkjuːliə
ˈænəmeɪtəd,
ˈænɪmeɪtəd
ˈdjuːəʊ
ɪkˈsentrɪk, ekˈsentrɪk
ləʊˈkeɪʃən
ˈhjuːmərəs
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segment
n
ˈsegmənt
There were some stunning action segments in the movie.
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exhibition
ingenuity
n
n
ˌeksəˈbɪʃən, ˌeksɪˈbɪʃən
ˌɪndʒəˈnuːəti
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iconic
adj
aɪˈkɒnɪk
109
blade
n
bleɪd
109
patent
n
ˈpeɪtənt
109
specification
n
ˌspesəfəˈkeɪʃən,
ˌspesɪfəˈkeɪʃən
The museum is staging an exhibition of Picasso's work.
We were surprised by his ingenuity.
What are the most iconic inventions of the twentieth
century?
The blade of the knife flashed in the moonlight.
He applied for a patent for a new method of removing
paint.
The airport building had been constructed to FAA
specifications.
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faintest
adj
ˈfeɪntəst
I don’t have the faintest idea what you're talking about.
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rave
crave
rant
v
v
v
reɪv
kreɪv
rænt
Now I understand why travellers rave about Lapland.
He is an insecure child who craves attention.
She was ranting about the unfairness of it all.
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It should be robust enough to stand up to the most
rigorous testing from the appraisal panel.
Women have often been excluded from positions of power
in the public sphere.
Dr Watson's away on sabbatical.
The courts were asked to adopt a more flexible approach to
young offenders.
Jack readily agreed to help.
The film reveals Fellini's genius.
Let us extend the scope of the study to examine more
factors.
There was a peculiar smell in the kitchen.
They enjoyed the animated Disney film.
We went to see the comedy duo Reeves and Mortimer.
His eccentric behaviour lost him his job.
Most of the movie was shot on location in Africa.
The film had some mildly humorous moments.
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awesome
horrendous
slide
Part of
speech
adj
adj
n
Pronunciation
ˈɔːsəm
hɒˈrendəs, həˈrendəs
slaɪd
112
sledge
n
sledʒ
112
contemporary
adj
112
philosophy
n
kənˈtempərəri,
kənˈtempəri
fəˈlɒsəfi, fɪˈlɒsəfi
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fairground
n
ˈfeəgraʊnd
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far-out
adj
fɑːraʊt
112
fixture
n
ˈfɪkstʃə
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landmark
n
ˈlændmɑːk
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downtown
bazaar
rug
adv
n
n
ˌdaʊnˌtaʊn
bəˈzɑː
rʌg
Emma studies philosophy at university.
The fairground goldfish has been the starting point for
many hobbyists.
Tim's designs were just far-out.
Gerrard soon became a permanent fixture in the Liverpool
team.
One of Belfast's most famous landmarks, the Grosvenor
Hall, has been demolished.
She works for a law firm in downtown Miami.
You must visit the bazaar - it's fascinating.
The floor was covered by two beautiful patterned rugs.
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sensual
adj
ˈsenʃuəl
There is something sensual about eating really good food.
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overwhelming
archway
engrave
ornate
adj
n
v
adj
ˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋ
ˈɑːtʃweɪ
ɪnˈgreɪv
ɔːˈneɪt
She felt an overwhelming desire to hit him.
He was standing in the archway outside the pub.
Their names are engraved on a stone tablet.
On the wall was an ornate gold mirror.
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souvenir
n
ˌsuːvəˈnɪə, ˈsuːvənɪə
I bought a model of the Eiffel Tower as a souvenir of Paris.
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elite
feud
n
n
eɪˈliːt, ɪˈliːt
fjuːd
He was a member of the ruling elite.
There has been a bitter feud over territory for years.
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kinaesthetic
adj
ˈkɪniːsˈθetɪk,
There are many kinaesthetic learners.
ˈkɪnɪsˈθetɪk, ˈkɪnəsˈθetɪk
n
adj
həˈraɪzən
ˈepɪk
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Their last concert was really awesome.
She suffered horrendous injuries.
The children love playing on the slide.
When it snows we get the sledges out and take them to the
top of the hill.
There is an exhibition of contemporary Japanese prints.
The course will broaden my horizons.
The film is an epic tale of mutiny on the high seas.
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speech
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obsession
n
əbˈseʃən
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privation
n
praɪˈveɪʃən
116
mobster
n
ˈmɒbstə
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depression
highlight
gripping
n
v
adj
dɪˈpreʃən
ˈhaɪlaɪt
ˈgrɪpɪŋ
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account
n
əˈkaʊnt
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zone
n
zəʊn
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costume drama
n
ˈkɒstjʊm ˈdrɑːmə
Example Sentence
The current obsession with exam results is actually
harming children's education.
The President realised that there would be sacrifices and
certain privations.
Secret negotiations are under way with jailed mobsters to
bring him down.
Many women suffer from post-natal depression.
Your CV should highlight your skills and achievements.
I've just read a gripping thriller.
He was too shocked to give an account of what had
happened.
San Francisco and Tokyo are both located in earthquake
zones.
She loves costume dramas such as Price and Prejudice.
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mutual
adj
ˈmjuːtʃuəl
Mutual respect is necessary for any partnership to work.
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godfather
pillion
n
n
ˈgɒdˌfɑːðə
ˈpɪljən
Charley is my daughter's godfather.
Tom had never ridden pillion before.
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astride
adv
əˈstraɪd
Here's a photograph of my mother sitting astride a horse.
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tender
adj
ˈtendə
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up to speed
depths
master
core
latent
continent
n phrase
n
v
adj
adj
n
ʌp tə spiːd
depθs
ˈmɑːstə
kɔː
ˈleɪtənt
ˈkɒntənənt, ˈkɒntɪnənt
117
bug
v
bʌg
117
remote
adj
rɪˈməʊt
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rehydrated
adj
rɪˌhaiˈdreɪtəd
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desolate
adj
ˈdesələt
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Nicholas was sent to boarding school at the tender age of
seven.
John will bring you up to speed.
She was in the depths of despair.
I never quite mastered the art of walking in high heels.
He couldn’t even master the core skill.
The virus remains latent in the body for many years.
They travelled across the continent of Africa.
It just bugs me that I have to work so many extra hours for
no extra money.
He lived in a remote border town.
They lived on rehydrated packet foods during the
expedition.
They rode through some truly desolate landscapes.
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speech
Pronunciation
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nomad
n
ˈnəʊmæd
117
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bedbug
scary
n
adj
ˈbedbʌg
ˈskeəri
Example Sentence
My first task was to acquire some reliable information
about the nomads.
They were delighted to find a bedbug-free room.
The boss is both scary and funny.
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weapon
n
ˈwepən
They all had sticks which they planned to use as weapons.
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fume
v
fjuːm
117
constraint
n
kənˈstreɪnt
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whale
n
weɪl
117
memorable
adj
ˈmemərəbəl
She sat in the car, silently fuming about what he'd said.
Constraints on spending have forced the company to
rethink its plans.
You can go whale watching off the coast.
We want to make this a truly memorable day for the
children.
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feat
n
fiːt
They climbed the mountain in 28 days, a remarkable feat.
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endurance
fix up
exhilarated
n
phr v
adj
ɪnˈdjʊərəns
fɪks ʌp
ɪgˈzɪləreɪtəd
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emphasise
v
ˈemfəsaɪz
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score
big deal
mow
lawn
n
n
v
n
skɔː
bɪg diːl
məʊ
lɔːn
She was pushed beyond her powers of endurance.
They fixed up their bikes and started the long journey.
Dan felt strangely exhilarated by the day's events.
The report emphasises the importance of improving safety
standards.
He has scored 12 goals so far this season.
It's no big deal. Everybody forgets things sometimes.
It's time to mow the lawn again.
I spent all morning mowing the lawn.
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hat trick
n
hæt trɪk
Saunders scored a hat trick in the final game of the series.
119
portray
v
pɔːˈtreɪ
The President likes to portray himself as a friend of working
people.
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contamination
n
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premiere
publicity
significantly
n
n
adv
119
marginally
adv
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kənˈtæməneɪʃən,
kənˈtæmɪneɪʃən
ˈpremieə
pʌˈblɪsəti, pʌˈblɪsɪti
sɪgˈnɪfɪkəntli
ˈmɑːdʒənəl-I, ˈmɑːdʒɪnəli
The contamination of the water supply is a disaster.
Rossini's work had its premiere at the Paris Opera.
It's important to gain good publicity for the school.
Delia's work has been significantly better this year.
The new system is only marginally more efficient than the
old one.
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Pronunciation
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decidedly
adv
dɪˈsaɪdədli, dɪˈsaɪdɪdli
120
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adulthood
memoir
n
n
ˈædʌlthʊd, əˈdʌlthʊd
ˈmemwɑː
120
cement
v
sɪˈment
120
scrap
n
skræp
120
ascension
n
əˈsenʃən
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clamour
geriatric
n
adj
ˈklæmə
ˌdʒeriˈætrɪk
120
beacon
n
ˈbiːkən
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squint
adolescent
angst
hanker after
v
n
n
phr v
skwɪnt
ˌædəˈlesənt
ængst
ˈhænkə ˈɑːftə
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apprenticeship
n
əˈprentəsʃɪp, əˈprentɪsʃɪp He's serving an apprenticeship as a printer.
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esteem
renowned
aspiration
limelight
hog
n
adj
n
n
v
ɪˈstiːm
rɪˈnaʊnd
ˌæspəˈreɪʃən
ˈlaɪmlaɪt
hɒg
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stroke of luck
n phrase
strəʊk əv lʌk
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pay off
upcoming
blessing
curse
posterity
phr v
adj
n
n
n
peɪ ɒf
ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ
ˈblesɪŋ
kɜːs
pɒˈsterəti, pɒˈsterɪti
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void
n
vɔɪd
121
harmless
adj
ˈhɑːmləs
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Cole's style is decidedly more formal than the previous
manager's.
I believed it until adulthood.
Lady Thatcher had just published her memoirs.
They want to cement a good working relationship between
the government and trade unions.
He wrote his address on a scrap of paper.
His ascension to the ranks of senior management was a
surprise.
He shouted over the rising clamour of voices.
He's a geriatric rock star.
The education program offers a beacon of hope to these
children.
Anna squinted in the sudden bright sunlight.
He was only an adolescent when he did that.
His love letters were full of angst.
She hankered after a life in the country.
The critics held him in high esteem as an actor.
He's a renowned public speaker.
They had a lot of hopes and aspirations for the future.
Tad loves being in the limelight.
He's been hogging the limelight.
In a stroke of luck, a suitable organ donor became
available.
All his hard work finally paid off.
They aren’t interested in the upcoming elections.
The dishwasher has been a real blessing!
Noise is one of the curses of modern-day life.
This priceless work of art must be kept for posterity.
The amusement park will fill a void in this town, which has
little entertainment for children.
It was just a bit of harmless fun.
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insight
n
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gossip
deserve
n
v
121
democratise
v
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idolise
mediocrity
v
n
Example Sentence
The article gives us a real insight into the causes of the
ˈɪnsaɪt
present economic crisis.
gɒsəp, gɒsɪp
Here's an interesting piece of gossip about Mrs Smith.
dɪˈzɜːv
We didn’t deserve to win.
Efforts are being made to democratis+E1392e school
dɪˈmɒkrətaɪz
management structures.
ˈaɪdəl-aɪz
They had one child, a girl whom they idolized.
ˌmiːdiˈɒkrəti, ˌmiːdiˈɒkrɪti Mediocrity is something I can’t stand.
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poll
n
pəul
Polls indicate that education is the top issue with voters.
121
favour
n
ˈfeɪvə
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tactful
adj
ˈtæktfəl
122
defer
v
dɪˈfɜː
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bluff
v
blʌf
122
concession
n
kənˈseʃəŋ
122
delicate
adj
ˈdelɪkət, ˈdelɪkɪt
123
123
sponsor
query
v
n
ˈspɒnsə
ˈkwɪəri
124
contestant
n
kəŋˈtestənt
124
paces
n
peɪsəs
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prestigious
swamp
wilderness
palate
adj
n
n
n
preˈstɪdʒəs
swɒmp
ˈwɪldənəs, ˈwɪldənɪs
ˈpælət, ˈpælɪt
Senior ministers spoke in favour of the proposal.
There was no tactful way of phrasing what he wanted to
say.
Further discussion on the proposal will be deferred until
April.
I hope we'll be able to bluff our way past the guard.
He was ready to make concessions on many of the issues
raised.
There's something I have to speak to you about - it's a
delicate matter.
His colleague sponsored the idea.
Staff are always available to answer your queries.
Contestants for the game show go through a tough
selection process.
The contestants were put through their paces in different
environments.
He won a prestigious literary award.
They visited the vast swamps of the Okavango Delta.
The travelled through the Alaskan wilderness.
It tasted very strange, at least to my untrained palate.
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foodie
n
ˈfuːdi
The clubhouse is packed with avid sports fans and foodies.
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trifle
pistachio
n
n
ˈtraɪfəl
pəˈstɑːʃiəʊ, pɪˈstɑːʃiəʊ
We particularly enjoyed the trifle she made.
I really love pistachio ice cream.
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considerate
Part of
speech
adj
Pronunciation
kənˈsɪdərət, kənˈsɪdərɪt
148
circumspect
adj
ˈsɜːkəmspekt
148
conservative
adj
kənˈsɜːvətɪv
148
temperamental
adj
ˌtempərə'mentl
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impetuous
easygoing
gregarious
selfish
liberal
adj
adj
adj
adj
adj
148
introverted
adj
ɪmˈpetʃuəs
ˌɪːziˈgəʊɪŋ
ɡrɪˈɡeəriəs
ˈselfɪʃ
ˈlɪbərəl
ˈɪntrəvɜ:təd,
'ɪntrə:vɜ:tɪd
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rotten apple
n
ˈrɒtn ˈæpəl
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loose cannon
n
luːs ˈkænən
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couch potato
wet blanket
big cheese
tough cookie
n
n
n
n
149
flash of inspiration n phrase
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bright
construct
theory
adj
v
n
kaʊtʃ pəˈteɪtəʊ
wet blæŋkət, ˈblæŋkɪt
bɪɡ tʃiːz
tʌf ˈkʊki
flæʃ əv ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən,
ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən
braɪt
kənˈstrʌkt
ˈθɪəri
149
evidence
n
ˈevɪdəns, ˈevədəns
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outdated
adj
ˌaʊtˈdeɪtɪd, ˌaʊtˈdeɪtəd
149
foundation
n
faʊnˈdeɪʃən
149
149
149
merge
make a killing
investment
v
n phrase
n
mɜːdʒ
meɪk ə ˈkɪlɪŋ
ɪnˈvestmənt
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He was always kind and+E116 considerate.
The governor was usually circumspect when dealing with
the media.
He has a very conservative attitude to education.
Preston is particularly good at handling temperamental
people.
He was high-spirited and impetuous.
Her easy-going nature made her popular.
He's a very gregarious person.
How can you be so selfish?
I had quite liberal parents.
Jenny is quite introverted and doesn’t enjoy parties.
Oliver was the rotten apple - people started arguing when
he arrived.
Don’t send John to the meeting because he's a bit of a
loose cannon.
He's a couch potato.
Don’t ask Sarah, she's such a wet blanket.
He's the big cheese in this business.
Ask Alice to help, she's a tough cookie.
As he was thinking about the problem, he suddenly had a
flash of inspiration.
He was an exceptionally bright child.
Boyce has constructed a new theory of management.
Darwin's theory of evolution.
At presen+E229t we have no evidence of life on other
planets.
His writing style is now boring and outdated.
All theories should be built on a foundation of factual
knowledge.
The company plans to merge its subsidiaries in the US.
He made a killing on the stock exchange.
We plan to buy some property as an investment.
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launch
v
lɔːntʃ
149
aggressive
adj
əˈgresɪv
Example Sentence
The organisation has launched a campaign to raise
£150,000.
A successful businessman has to be aggressive.
149
campaign
n
kæmˈpeɪn
They have launched an expensive advertising campaign.
149
promote
v
preˈməʊt
149
target
v
ˈtaːgɪt, ˈtaːgət
149
opinionated
adj
149
idealistic
adj
əˈpɪnjəneɪtɪd,
əˈpɪnjəneɪtəd
aɪˌdɪəˈlɪstɪk
She's in London to promote her new book.
The programme is targeted at improving the health of
women of all ages.
149
entitle
v
ɪnˈtaɪtl
149
149
arrogant
instance
adj
n
150
overpopulated
adj
150
150
150
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metropolis
quaint
scenic
awe-inspiring
n
adj
adj
adj
ˈærəgənt
ˈɪnstəns
ˌəʊvəˈpɒpjələɪtəd,
ˌəʊvəˈpɒpʊləɪtəd
məˈtrɒpələs
kweɪnt
ˈsiːnɪk
ˌɔːɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ
150
sprawling
adj
ˈsprɔːlɪŋ
150
151
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ramshackle
probation
rampage
adj
n
n
ˈræmʃækəl
prəˈbeɪʃən
ræmˈpeɪdʒ
The city has become a huge, bustling metropolis.
We stayed in a quaint little village.
This is a region of scenic beauty.
The pyramids at dawn were an awe-inspiring sight.
Mexico is a sprawling city of more than 20 million
inhabitants.
They lived in a ramshackle old cottage.
He pleaded guilty and was placed on probation.
Rioters went on the rampage through the town,
151
vandalism
n
ˌvændəl-ɪzəm
He often got into fights and committed acts of vandalism.
151
speed
v
spiːd
151
custody
n
ˈkʌstədi
151
151
151
assault
hardened
threat
n
adj
n
əˈsɔːlt
ˈhaːdnd
θret
I got caught speeding on the A40 yesterday.
A man is being held in custody in connection with the
robbery.
He was jailed for assault.
The men were hardened criminals.
Your threats don’t scare me.
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I found him very arrogant and opinionated.
Many people had idealistic value in the 1960s.
Full-time employees are entitled to receive health
insurance.
He had a very arrogant attitude.
He made a mistake in this instance.
Most of our cities are overpopulated
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protester
n
prəˈtestə
151
disperse
v
dɪˈspɜːs
151
white-collar
adj
ˈwaɪtˌkɒlə
151
151
illiteracy
poverty
n
n
ɪˈlɪtərəsi
ˈpɒvəti
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Thousands of protesters took to the streets to show their
anger at the government.
Police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
The economic recession has put many white-collar workers
in danger of losing their jobs.
Illiteracy is a big problem in the country.
Millions of elderly people live in poverty.
151
gender
n
ˈdʒendə
Discrimination on grounds of race or gender is forbidden.
151
151
inequality
censorship
n
n
ˌɪnɪˈkwɒləti
ˌsensəʃɪp
151
ageism
n
ˈeɪdʒɪzəm
151
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antisocial
classified
adj
adj
ˌæntɪˈsəʊʃəl
ˈklæsəfaɪd, ˈklæsɪfaɪd
152
covert
adj
ˈkʌvət, ˈkəʊvɜːt
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152
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152
152
152
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furtive
hush-hush
blurt out
talk over
look up
exhausted
soldier on
adj
adj
phr
phr
phr
adj
phr
ˈfɜːtɪv
hʌʃ-hʌʃ
blɜːt aʊt
tɔːk ˈəʊvə
lʊk ʌp
ɪgˈzɔːstəd, ɪgˈzɔːstɪd
ˈsəʊldʒə ɒn
152
kill off
phr v
kɪl ɒf
152
slip back
phr v
slɪp bæk
152
lounge around
phr v
laʊndʒ əˈraʊnd
There are inequalities between men and women.
During wars, newspapers often suffer from censorship.
The fact that he didn’t get the job may be down to ageism
on the part of the company.
Smoking is an antisocial habit.
This is classified information.
A covert investigation was conducted to catch the drugsmugglers.
There was something furtive about his actions.
Everything was very hush-hush.
Peter blurted the news out before we could stop him
You should talk over your worries with your doctor.
Now summer's here things are looking up!
You look absolutely exhausted.
We'll just have to soldier on without him.
These figures kill off any hope that the economy is poised
for recovery.
She was well-behaved for a while, but now she's slipped
back to her old ways.
James does nothing but lounge around the apartment.
153
outcome
n
ˈaʊtkʌm
It was impossible to predict the outcome of the election.
153
off course
prepositional
phrase
ɒf kɔːs
The ship was blown off course.
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off the pace
153
off balance
adj
ɒf ˈbæləns
153
scheduled
ˈʃedjuːld
153
above suspicion
adj
prepositional
phrase
The sudden movement of the ship knocked them both off
balance.
Prices include scheduled flights from Heathrow.
əˈbʌv səˈspɪʃən
The President is surely above suspicion.
153
above board
adj
əˈbʌv bɔːd
His plans for opening a coffee shop are completely above
board.
153
above all
əˈbʌv ɔːl
Max is hard-working, cheerful, and above all honest.
ˈəʊvə ðə muːn
I was over the moon when I won the championship.
ˈəʊvə ðə tɒp
He was a bit over-the-top last night.
ˈʌndə ðə weðə
You look a bit under the weather.
ˈʌndə ðiː ɪmˈpreʃən
I'm sorry, I was under the impression that you were the
manager.
ˈʌndə əʊθ
The evidence was given under oath.
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153
153
prepositional
phrase
prepositional
over the moon
phrase
over the top
adj
prepositional
under the weather
phrase
under the
prepositional
impression
phrase
prepositional
under oath
phrase
Pronunciation
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ɒf ðə peɪs
I was off the pace and decided to retire from the race.
154
exorbitant
adj
ɪgˈzɔːbətənt, ɪgˈzɔːbɪtənt He paid an exorbitant price for his house.
154
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senility
fabricate
personable
identical
n
v
adj
adj
səˈnɪlɪti, sɪˈnɪlɪti
ˈfæbrɪkeɪt
ˈpɜːsənəbəl
aɪˈdentɪkəl
154
sarcasm
n
ˈsaːkæzəm
154
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troublesome
classy
adj
adj
ˈtrʌbəlsəm
ˈklaːsi
His senility is becoming more of a problem.
The police were accused of fabricating evidence.
She is a very personable young woman.
The sisters were identical in appearance and character.
Good of you to arrive on time,' George said, with heavy
sarcasm.
Her three-year-old son was quite troublesome.
There were some classy restaurants in the capital city.
154
expertise
n
ˌekspɜːˈtiːz
What he's bringing to the company is financial expertise.
154
remission
n
rɪˈmɪʃən
The cancer has gone into remission.
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sympathy
n
ˈsɪmpəθi
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impose
frivolous
envy
chauvinist
v
adj
n
n
ɪmˈpəʊz
ˈfrɪvələs
ˈenvi
ˈʃəʊvənəst, ˈʃəʊvinəst
Example Sentence
I have a lot of sympathy for her; she had to bring up the
children on her own.
The court can impose a fine.
The court discourages frivolous law suits.
He watched the other with envy.
He's a bit of a make chauvinist.
154
while away
phr v
waɪl əˈweɪ
The evenings were whiled away in endless games of cards.
154
chill out
phr v
tʃɪl aʊt
154
connotation
n
ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən
155
spring to mind
v phrase
sprɪŋ tə maɪnd
n
læps
I spent the afternoon chilling out in front of the TV.
The word 'professional' has connotations of skill and
excellence.
Two questions spring to mind.
He had a complete memory lapse and couldn't remember
my name.
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lapse
155
etch on your
memory
v phrase
etʃ ɒn jə ˈmeməri
156
go back on
phr v
gəʊ bæk ɒn
156
get up to
phr v
get ʌp tə
Delors claimed that the President had gone back on his
word.
What did you get up to at the weekend?
156
cut down on
phr v
kʌy daʊn ɒn
By getting the design right, you can cut down on accidents.
156
quit
v
kwɪt
156
look in on
phr v
lʊk ɪn ɒn
156
watch out for
phr v
wɒtʃ aʊt fə
156
keep up with
phr v
kiːp ʌp wɪð
156
superpower
n
ˈsuːpəˌpaʊə
156
go through with
phr v
gəʊ θruː wɪð
156
downsize
v
ˈdaʊnsaɪz
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The island remained etched on my memory.
The majority of smokers say they would like to quit the
habit.
I promised to look in on Dad and see if he's feeling any
better.
What problems should I watch out for when buying an old
house?
Jack's having trouble keeping up with the rest of the class.
During the Cuban Missile Crisis there was a real danger of
conflict between the two world superpowers.
He bravely went through with the wedding ceremony even
though he was in a lot of pain.
The airline has downsized its workforce by 30%.
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Headword
go down with
Part of
speech
phr v
Pronunciation
gəʊ daʊn wɪð
156
do away with
phr v
duː əˈweɪ wɪð
156
look down on
phr v
lʊk daʊn ɒn
157
impure
adj
ɪmˈpjʊə
157
unadulterated
adj
157
157
157
157
157
genuine
shun
ostracise
estimate
squabble
adj
v
v
v
v
ˌʌnəˈdʌltəreɪtəd,
ˌʌnəˈdʌltəreɪtɪd
ˈdʒenjuən, ˈdʒenjuɪn
ʃʌn
ˈɒstrəsaɪz
ˈestəməɪt, ˈestɪməɪt
ˈskwɒbəl
157
admit
v
ədˈmɪt
157
157
157
157
157
157
157
157
dispute
meander
crawl
lightweight
cumbersome
awkward
considerable
minimal
v
v
v
adj
adj
adj
adj
adj
dɪˈspjuːt
miˈændə
krɔːl
ˈlaɪtweɪt
ˈkʌmbəsəm
ˈɔːkkwəd
kənˈsɪdərəbəl
ˈmɪnəməl, ˈmɪnɪməl
We need laws that will protect genuine refugees.
She was a shy woman who shunned publicity.
He was ostracised by the other students.
The tree is estimated to be at least 700 years old.
They're always squabbling over money.
You may not like her, but you have to admit that she's
good at her job.
The main facts of the book have never been disputed.
We meandered through the ancient streets.
The baby crawled across the floor.
He wore a lightweight jacket.
It was a very large cumbersome machine.
It'll be awkward getting cars in and out.
We've saved a considerable amount of money.
The storm caused only minimal damage.
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substantial
adj
səbˈstænʃəl
We have the support of a substantial number of parents.
157
sincere
adj
sɪnˈsɪə
Please accept my sincere apologies.
157
dishonest
adj
dɪsˈɒnəst, dɪsˈɒnɪst
People on welfare are wrongly seen as lazy or dishonest.
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164
straightforward
unambiguous
intrigued
burgle
adj
adj
adj
v
ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd
ˌʌnæmˈbɪgjuəs
ɪn'triːɡd
ˈbɜːɡəl
Installing the program is relatively straightforward.
Such communications should be clear and unambiguous.
He was intrigued by her reaction.
We’ve been burgled three times.
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Half the team had gone down with flu.
People thought that the use of robots would do away with
boring low-paid factory jobs.
Mr Garcia looks down on anyone who hasn’t had a college
education.
Unfortunately it was an impure crystal and therefore not
worth very much.
These recipes are intended to be unadulterated bliss.
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illuminate
v
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tackle
associate
apathetic
surreal
designate
v
v
adj
adj
v
Pronunciation
ɪˈluːməneɪt, ɪˈluːmɪneɪt,
ɪˈljuːmɪneɪt
ˈtækəl
ˌəˈsəʊʃieɪt, ˌəˈsəʊsieɪt
ˌæpəˈθetɪk
səˈrɪəl
ˈdezɪgneɪt
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candid
adj
ˈkændəd, ˈkændɪd
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impaired
fiercely
mission
limitation
scar
adj
adv
n
n
n
166
narrow-minded
adj
ɪmˈpeəd
ˈfɪəsli
ˈmɪʃən
ˌlɪməˈteɪʃən, ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən
ska
ˈnærəʊ-ˈmaɪndəd,
ˈmaɪndɪd
166
disability
n
ˌdɪsəˈbɪləti, ˌdɪsəˈbɪlɪti
Public places are becoming more accessible to people with
disabilities.
166
agenda
n
ədʒendə
They have an agenda - they aren’t here to tell the truth.
166
mouthpiece
n
ˈmaʊθpiːs
166
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nonsense
spout
n
v
ˈnɒnsəns
spaʊt
166
issue
n
ˈɪʃuː
166
dispassionate
adj
dɪsˈpæʃənət
The newspaper was the mouthpiece of the National
Democratic Party.
What you said was complete nonsense.
My father was spouting his usual nonsense.
The key issue is whether workers should be given a pay
rise.
He had a dispassionate view of the situation.
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spectrum
n
ˈspektrəm
The bill drew support from across the political spectrum.
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partisan
slant
weird
hang out
adj
n
adj
phr v
ˌpaːtəˈzæn
slaːnt
wɪəd
hæŋ aʊt
British newspapers are highly partisan.
The article had an anti-union slant.
A really weird thing happened last night.
I don’t know who she hangs out with.
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The report illuminated the difficult issues at the heart of
science policy.
There is more than one way to tackle the problem.
I don’t associate him with energetic sports.
She felt too apathetic even to move.
The house was a surreal mixture of luxury and decay.
The lake was recently designated a conservation area.
She was quite candid about the difficulties the government
is having.
She's got impaired vision.
The government's policies were fiercely attacked.
Her mission was to help as many people as possible.
It's a good little car but it has its limitations.
He had a long, curved scar on his right cheek.
His attitude is narrow-minded and insensitive.
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hard sell
n
haːd sel
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conservatory
n
kənˈsɜːvətəri
167
chit-chat
n
tʃɪt-tʃæt
167
strategy
n
ˈstrætədʒi, ˈstrætɪdʒi
167
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innovative
resource
adj
n
ˈɪnəvətɪv
rɪˈzɔːs, - rɪˈsɔːs
167
bonus
n
ˈbəʊnəs
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demerit
furious
slap
n
adj
v
diːˈmerət, diːˈmerɪt
ˈfjʊəriəs
slæp
169
romance
n
ˈrəʊmæns, rəʊˈmæns
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consequence
n
169
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ultimately
frown upon
adv
phr v
169
confidential
adj
169
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expose
informant
disclose
spy
rival
v
n
v
n
n
ˈkɒnsəkwəns,
ˈkɒnsɪkwəns
ˈʌltəmətli, ˈʌltɪmətli
fraʊn əˈpɒn
ˌkɒnfəˈdenʃəl,
ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəl
ɪkˈspəʊz
ɪnˈfɔːmənt
dɪsˈklaʊz
spaɪ
ˈraɪvəl
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wrongdoing
n
ˈrɒŋˌduːɪŋ, ˈrɒːŋˌduːɪŋ
169
take account of
n phrase
teɪk əˈkaʊnt
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medium
whistleblower
likelihood
n
n
n
ˈmiːdiəm
ˈwɪsəlˌbləʊə
ˈlaɪklihʊd
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The salesman used the hard sell technique, but it didn’t
work on me.
We've decided to have a conservatory at the back of the
house.
I don’t enjoy social chit-chat.
The government have announced their new long-term
economic strategy.
He has an innovative approach to language teaching.
Only limited resources are available to the police.
He promised to take me to the match, with the added
bonus of an afternoon off school.
This argument has merits and demerits.
Residents in the area are furious at the decision.
Sarah slapped Aaron across the face.
Hemingway's romance with his nurse inspired him to write
'A Farewell to Arms'.
He broke the law and will have to face the consequences.
Ultimately, the decision rests with the child's parents.
Even though divorce is legal, it is still frowned upon.
Doctors are required to keep patient's records completely
confidential.
The film exposes the utter horror of war.
One of the witnesses was a paid informant for the FBI.
He refused to disclose the identity of the politician.
She worked as a spy for the American government.
The rival company launched a similar product.
An investigation cleared Sharif and his relatives of
wrongdoing.
The figures do not take account of changes in the rate of
inflation.
Advertising is a powerful medium.
They accused him of being a whistleblower.
There was very little likelihood of her getting the job.
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kindergarten
smelly
talcum powder
ketchup
sniff
sneaky
chorister
extinguish
portion
assign
Part of
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n
n
adj
n
n
v
adj
n
v
n
v
172
procrastinate
v
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173
173
173
173
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frost
crystal
driftwood
ecological
retro
mundane
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There was a beautiful smell from the cedar trees.
My daughter goes to kindergarten now.
He has extremely smelly feet.
She bought some talcum powder as a gift for her aunt.
There was a bottle of tomato ketchup on the table.
Stop sniffing and blow your nose.
He went outside for a sneaky cigarette.
He is a chorister at the cathedral.
Please extinguish all cigarettes.
Do you have any children's portions?
A code was assigned to each batch of work.
n
n
n
adj
adj
adj
Pronunciation
ˈsidə
ˈkɪndəgɑːtn
ˈsmeli
ˈtælkəm ˌpɛʊdə
ˈketʃəp
snɪf
ˈsniːki
ˈkɒrɪstə
ɪkˈstiŋgwɪʃ
ˈpɔːʃən
əˈsaɪn
prəˈkræstəneɪt,
prəˈkræstɪneɪt
frɒst
ˈkrɪstl
ˈdrɪftwʊd
ˌɪːkəˈljdʒɪkəl
ˈretrəʊ
mʌndeɪn
twist
n
twɪst
There was an unexpected twist at the end of the novel.
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aesthetically
sumptuous
sardine
adv
adj
n
iːsˈθetɪkli, eːsˈθetɪkli
ˈsʌmptʃuəs
ˌsaːdiːn
It was an aesthetically pleasing building.
There was a sumptuous feast at the palace.
He had sardines on toast for supper.
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whip up
phr v
wɪp ʌp
Mother was in the kitchen whipping up a batch of cakes.
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dip
turtle
appalling
appetiser
invisible
squeeze in
n
n
adj
n
adj
phr v
dɪp
ˈtɜːtl
əˈpɔːlɪŋ
ˈæpətaɪzə, ˈæpɪtaɪzə
ɪnˈvɪzəbəl, ɪnˈvɪzɪbəl
skwiːz ɪn
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prose
n
prəʊz
Are you coming for a dip?
He kept turtles in the aquarium.
He was kept in appalling conditions in prison.
They handed round appetisers before the main meal.
The plane is meant to be invisible to radar.
I can squeeze you in at four o'clock.
Poets seem to write more easily about love than prose
writers.
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People often procrastinate when it comes to paperwork.
There was a heavy frost last night.
There were ice crystals all over the car.
The artist made horses out of driftwood.
The oil spill was an ecological disaster.
Everything is retro 1970's fashion at the moment.
Initially, the work was pretty mundane.
Speakout Advanced Wordlist
Headword
nominate
autograph
conjunctivitis
ophthalmologist
Part of
speech
v
n
n
n
Pronunciation
ˈnɒməneɪt, ˈnɒmɪneɪt
ˈɔːtəgrɑːf
kənˌdʒʌnktɪˈvaɪtəs
ˌɒpθælˈmɒlədʒɪst
175
conditional
adj
kənˈdɪʃənəl
175
endgame
n
ˈendgeɪm
Page
174
174
174
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Example Sentence
I nominate John to represent us at the meeting.
Can I have your autograph?
She often suffered from conjunctivitis.
His agreement to buy our house was conditional on our
leaving all the furniture in it.
The endgame looks a long way off.