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Part of speech

Pronunciation

Example Sentence

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according

preposition

ə'kɔːdɪŋ

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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.

6 get across 6 come across 6 look up 6 make up 6 carry on 6 hold on 6 watch out 6 work out Unit 1 8 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

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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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Part of speech

Pronunciation

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volunteer

v

ˌvɒlənˈtɪə

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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.

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cut and dried

adj

kʌt ənd draɪd

I don’t think the plan is as cut and dried as people think.

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call-back dim outlandish glamorous

n adj adj adj

kɔl bæk dɪm aʊtˈlændɪʃ ˈɡlæmərəs

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emeritus

adj

ɪˈmerɪtəs

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impact instinctive

n adj

ˈɪmpækt ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv

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striking

adj

ˈstraɪkɪŋ

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connotation

n

kɒnəˈteɪʃən

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attribute convinced

n adj

ˈætrəbjuːt kənˈvɪnst

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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.

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submit

v

səbˈmɪt

All applications must be submitted by Monday.

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stereotypical

adj

steriəˈtɪpɪkəl, ˌstɪər-

He is the stereotypical Californian – tall, fit, and tanned.

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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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Part of speech

Pronunciation

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lumber

v

ˈlʌmbə

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absurd

adj

əbˈsɜd, -ˈzɜd

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perceive

v

pəˈsiːv

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diversity

n

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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

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audience

n

ˈɔːdiəns

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clue

v

kluː

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keep on prone to

phr v adj

kiːp ɑn prəʊn

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tendency

n

ˈtendənsi

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analytical extrovert

adj n

ˌænəlˈɪtɪkəl ˈekstrəvɜːt

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as a rule

n phrase

əz ə ru:l

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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

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inspirational

adj

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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

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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

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inquisitive

adj

ɪnˈkwɪzətɪv, ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv

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unreasonable

adj

ʌnˈrizːənəbəl

Don’t let your boss make unreasonable demands on you.

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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

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nit-picker

n

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deadline junkie

n n

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recharge

v

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flat-pack infuriating

n adj

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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

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hazard

v

ˈhæzəd

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vague

adj

veɪɡ

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stuff

n

stʌf

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playwright

n

ˈpleɪraɪt

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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 .

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possession

n

pə'zeʃən

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inherit

v

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sentimental

adj

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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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Page Headword 17 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.

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post-graduate

adj

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explicitly

adv

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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.

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give up

phr v

ɡɪv ʌp

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learning curve

n

lɜːnɪŋ kɜːv

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legend

n

ˈledʒənd

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profound

adj

prəˈfaʊnd

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privilege

n

ˈprɪvɪlɪdʒ, ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ

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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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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

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crossroads

n

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swallow

v

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proposal

n

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regurgitate

v

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half-baked

adj

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stigma

n

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stereotype

n

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preconception

n

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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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Headword 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

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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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fee

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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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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Headword 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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Headword 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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spontaneity

n

ˌspɒntˈniːəti, ˌspɒntˈniːɪti The spontaneity of the dancers was infectious.

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capture

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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Example Sentence 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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Part of speech v n

Pronunciation tʌmbəl rəˈviːn

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humble

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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Example Sentence 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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He accused the local authority of maladministration.

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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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Example Sentence 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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Headword compromise

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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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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evidence

n

ˈevədəns, ˈevɪdəns

At present we have no evidence of life on other planets.

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appeal

n

əˈpiːl

He made an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights.

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Headword 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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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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Example Sentence 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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Headword gorgeous embark

Part of speech adj v

Pronunciation ˈgɔːdʒəs ɪmˈbaːk

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spark

v

spaːk

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knowledgeable

adj

ˈnɒlɪdʒəbəl

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co-found

v

ˈkəʊfaʊnd

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indigenous

adj

ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs

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destruction

n

dɪˈstrʌkʃən

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inspire

v

ɪnˈspaɪə

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overshadow

v

ˌəʊvəˈʃædəʊ

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HIV epidemic groundbreaking decline

n n adj v

ˌeɪtʃaɪˈviː ˌepəˈdemɪk, ˌepɪˈdemɪk ˈgraʊndˌbreɪkɪŋ dɪˈklaɪn

Example Sentence 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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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

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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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Headword gunfire misprint

Part of speech n n

Pronunciation ˈgʌnfaɪə ˈmɪs-prɪnt

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constitution

n

ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən

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ingrained

adj

ɪnˈgreɪnd

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ban barely

n adv

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imaginable

adj

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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

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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'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

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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

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innermost

adj

ˈɪnəməʊst

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confessional

adj

k2nˈfeʃənəl

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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

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unassuming

adj

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dazzling dragon

adj n

ˈɪərə ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ, ˌʌnəˈsuːmɪŋ ˈdæzəlɪŋ ˈdrægən

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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

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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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Example Sentence 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

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attribute

v

əˈtrɪbjuːt

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torture

v

ˈtɔːtʃə

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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.

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citizen

n

ˈsɪtəzən, ˈsɪtɪzən

We need our schools to teach students to be good citizens.

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doom-monger

n

duːm-mʌŋgə

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jazz up

phr v

dʒæz ʌp

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pension off

phr v

ˈpenʃən ɒf

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cry off

phr v

kraɪ ɒf

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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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cast your mind back 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

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come by

phr v

kʌm baɪ

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injunction

n

ɪnˈjzʌŋkʃən

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dominate

v

ˈdɒməneɪt, ˈdɒmɪneɪt

The industry is dominated by five multinational companies.

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drip feed high-profile

v adj

ˈdrɪp fiːd ˈhaɪ ˌprəʊfaɪl

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military

adj

ˈmɪlətəri, ˈmɪlɪtəri

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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

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leak

n

liːk

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unpick

v

ʌnˈpɪk

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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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justifiable

adj

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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

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imaginary

adj

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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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Example Sentence 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

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trend

n

trend

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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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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

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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

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tile

n

taɪl

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mood-enhancing

adj

muːd-ɪnˈhaːnsɪŋ

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bracelet vibrate glow

n v n

ˈbreɪslət, ˈbreɪslɪt vaɪˈbreɪt gləʊ

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Example Sentence 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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Headword 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

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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

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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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Example Sentence 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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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

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despite

preposition

dɪˈspaɪt

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although

conjunction

ɔːlðəʊ

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predominance

n

prɪˈdɒmənəns

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simultaneously

adv

ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

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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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Headword 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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Headword 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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amnesia

n

æmˈniːziə

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apparently

adv

əˈpærəntli

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recollection

n

ˌrekəˈlekʃən

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whereabouts

n

ˌweərəˈbaʊts

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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

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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

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flee

v

fliː

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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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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

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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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Headword 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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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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Example Sentence 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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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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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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Headword beggar

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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equivalent 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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Headword 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 have time to herself

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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

98

nappy

n

98

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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Pronunciation

Example Sentence

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statue

n

stætʃuː

Churchill's statue stands outside the parliament building.

104

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.

104

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

104

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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Part of speech

Pronunciation

104

literally

adv

ˈlɪtərəli

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enact

v

ɪˈnækt

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onlooker

n

ˈɒnˈlʊkə

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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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Headword 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

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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

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cultivate

v

ˈkʌltəveɪt, ˈkʌltɪveɪt

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Example Sentence 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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Part of speech

Pronunciation

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rigorous

adj

ˈrɪgərəs

108

sphere

n

sfɪə

108

sabbatical

n

səˈbætɪkəl

108

adopt

v

əˈdɒpt

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readily genius

adv n

ˈredəli, ˈredɪli ˈdziːniəs

109

scope

n

skəʊp

109

peculiar

adj

109

animated

adj

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duo eccentric location humorous

n adj n adj

pɪˈkjuːliə ˈænəmeɪtəd, ˈænɪmeɪtəd ˈdjuːəʊ ɪkˈsentrɪk, ekˈsentrɪk ləʊˈkeɪʃən ˈhjuːmərəs

109

segment

n

ˈsegmənt

There were some stunning action segments in the movie.

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exhibition ingenuity

n n

ˌeksəˈbɪʃən, ˌeksɪˈbɪʃən ˌɪndʒəˈnuːəti

109

iconic

adj

aɪˈkɒnɪk

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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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Example Sentence 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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Headword 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

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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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Example Sentence 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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Part of speech

Pronunciation

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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.

116

astride

adv

əˈstraɪd

Here's a photograph of my mother sitting astride a horse.

116

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

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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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Part of speech

Pronunciation

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nomad

n

ˈnəʊmæd

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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.

117

fume

v

fjuːm

117

constraint

n

kənˈstreɪnt

117

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.

119

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.

119

contamination

n

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premiere publicity significantly

n n adv

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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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decidedly

adv

dɪˈsaɪdədli, dɪˈsaɪdɪdli

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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

120

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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Example Sentence 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

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democratise

v

121 121

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.

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favour

n

ˈfeɪvə

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tactful

adj

ˈtæktfəl

122

defer

v

dɪˈfɜː

122

bluff

v

blʌf

122

concession

n

kənˈseʃəŋ

122

delicate

adj

ˈdelɪkət, ˈdelɪkɪt

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sponsor query

v n

ˈspɒnsə ˈkwɪəri

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contestant

n

kəŋˈtestənt

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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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Headword considerate

Part of speech adj

Pronunciation kənˈsɪdərət, kənˈsɪdərɪt

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circumspect

adj

ˈsɜːkəmspekt

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conservative

adj

kənˈsɜːvətɪv

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temperamental

adj

ˌtempərə'mentl

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impetuous easygoing gregarious selfish liberal

adj adj adj adj adj

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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

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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

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evidence

n

ˈevɪdəns, ˈevədəns

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outdated

adj

ˌaʊtˈdeɪtɪd, ˌaʊtˈdeɪtəd

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foundation

n

faʊnˈdeɪʃən

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merge make a killing investment

v n phrase n

mɜːdʒ meɪk ə ˈkɪlɪŋ ɪnˈvestmənt

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launch

v

lɔːntʃ

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aggressive

adj

əˈgresɪv

Example Sentence The organisation has launched a campaign to raise £150,000. A successful businessman has to be aggressive.

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campaign

n

kæmˈpeɪn

They have launched an expensive advertising campaign.

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promote

v

preˈməʊt

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target

v

ˈtaːgɪt, ˈtaːgət

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opinionated

adj

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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.

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entitle

v

ɪnˈtaɪtl

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arrogant instance

adj n

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overpopulated

adj

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metropolis quaint scenic awe-inspiring

n adj adj adj

ˈærəgənt ˈɪnstəns ˌəʊvəˈpɒpjələɪtəd, ˌəʊvəˈpɒpʊləɪtəd məˈtrɒpələs kweɪnt ˈsiːnɪk ˌɔːɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ

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sprawling

adj

ˈsprɔːlɪŋ

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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,

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vandalism

n

ˌvændəl-ɪzəm

He often got into fights and committed acts of vandalism.

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speed

v

spiːd

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custody

n

ˈkʌstədi

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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

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disperse

v

dɪˈspɜːs

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white-collar

adj

ˈwaɪtˌkɒlə

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illiteracy poverty

n n

ɪˈlɪtərəsi ˈpɒvəti

Example Sentence 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.

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gender

n

ˈdʒendə

Discrimination on grounds of race or gender is forbidden.

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inequality censorship

n n

ˌɪnɪˈkwɒləti ˌsensəʃɪp

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ageism

n

ˈeɪdʒɪzəm

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antisocial classified

adj adj

ˌæntɪˈsəʊʃəl ˈklæsəfaɪd, ˈklæsɪfaɪd

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covert

adj

ˈkʌvət, ˈkəʊvɜːt

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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

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kill off

phr v

kɪl ɒf

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slip back

phr v

slɪp bæk

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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.

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outcome

n

ˈaʊtkʌm

It was impossible to predict the outcome of the election.

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off course

prepositional phrase

ɒf kɔːs

The ship was blown off course.

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off the pace

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off balance

adj

ɒf ˈbæləns

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scheduled

ˈʃedjuːld

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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.

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above board

adj

əˈbʌv bɔːd

His plans for opening a coffee shop are completely above board.

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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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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

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ɒf ðə peɪs

I was off the pace and decided to retire from the race.

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exorbitant

adj

ɪgˈzɔːbətənt, ɪgˈzɔːbɪtənt He paid an exorbitant price for his house.

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senility fabricate personable identical

n v adj adj

səˈnɪlɪti, sɪˈnɪlɪti ˈfæbrɪkeɪt ˈpɜːsənəbəl aɪˈdentɪkəl

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sarcasm

n

ˈsaːkæzəm

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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.

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expertise

n

ˌekspɜːˈtiːz

What he's bringing to the company is financial expertise.

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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.

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while away

phr v

waɪl əˈweɪ

The evenings were whiled away in endless games of cards.

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chill out

phr v

tʃɪl aʊt

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connotation

n

ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən

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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

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etch on your memory

v phrase

etʃ ɒn jə ˈmeməri

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go back on

phr v

gəʊ bæk ɒn

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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?

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cut down on

phr v

kʌy daʊn ɒn

By getting the design right, you can cut down on accidents.

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quit

v

kwɪt

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look in on

phr v

lʊk ɪn ɒn

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watch out for

phr v

wɒtʃ aʊt fə

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keep up with

phr v

kiːp ʌp wɪð

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superpower

n

ˈsuːpəˌpaʊə

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go through with

phr v

gəʊ θruː wɪð

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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

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do away with

phr v

duː əˈweɪ wɪð

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look down on

phr v

lʊk daʊn ɒn

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impure

adj

ɪmˈpjʊə

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unadulterated

adj

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genuine shun ostracise estimate squabble

adj v v v v

ˌʌnəˈdʌltəreɪtəd, ˌʌnəˈdʌltəreɪtɪd ˈdʒenjuən, ˈdʒenjuɪn ʃʌn ˈɒstrəsaɪz ˈestəməɪt, ˈestɪməɪt ˈskwɒbəl

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admit

v

ədˈmɪt

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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.

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sincere

adj

sɪnˈsɪə

Please accept my sincere apologies.

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dishonest

adj

dɪsˈɒnəst, dɪsˈɒnɪst

People on welfare are wrongly seen as lazy or dishonest.

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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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Example Sentence 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

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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

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narrow-minded

adj

ɪmˈpeəd ˈfɪəsli ˈmɪʃən ˌlɪməˈteɪʃən, ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən ska ˈnærəʊ-ˈmaɪndəd, ˈmaɪndɪd

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disability

n

ˌdɪsəˈbɪləti, ˌdɪsəˈbɪlɪti

Public places are becoming more accessible to people with disabilities.

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agenda

n

ədʒendə

They have an agenda - they aren’t here to tell the truth.

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mouthpiece

n

ˈmaʊθpiːs

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nonsense spout

n v

ˈnɒnsəns spaʊt

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issue

n

ˈɪʃuː

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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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Example Sentence 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

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chit-chat

n

tʃɪt-tʃæt

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strategy

n

ˈstrætədʒi, ˈstrætɪdʒi

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innovative resource

adj n

ˈɪnəvətɪv rɪˈzɔːs, - rɪˈsɔːs

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bonus

n

ˈbəʊnəs

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demerit furious slap

n adj v

diːˈmerət, diːˈmerɪt ˈfjʊəriəs slæp

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romance

n

ˈrəʊmæns, rəʊˈmæns

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consequence

n

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ultimately frown upon

adv phr v

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confidential

adj

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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

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take account of

n phrase

teɪk əˈkaʊnt

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medium whistleblower likelihood

n n n

ˈmiːdiəm ˈwɪsəlˌbləʊə ˈlaɪklihʊd

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Example Sentence 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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procrastinate

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frost crystal driftwood ecological retro mundane

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Example Sentence 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.

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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.

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Headword nominate autograph conjunctivitis ophthalmologist

Part of speech v n n n

Pronunciation ˈnɒməneɪt, ˈnɒmɪneɪt ˈɔːtəgrɑːf kənˌdʒʌnktɪˈvaɪtəs ˌɒpθælˈmɒlədʒɪst

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conditional

adj

kənˈdɪʃənəl

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endgame

n

ˈendgeɪm

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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.