9781408267493 Speakout Advanced Glossary a Z
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Part of Page speech prepositional 153 phrase
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
əˈbʌv ɔːl
Max is hard-working, cheerful, and above all honest.
above board
153
adj
əˈbʌv bɔːd
above suspicion
153
prepositional phrase
His plans for opening a coffee shop are completely above board.
əˈbʌv səˈspɪʃən
The President is surely above suspicion.
9
adj
əbˈsɜd, -ˈzɜd
abuse academically access
25 28 70
n adv n
əˈbjuːs ˌækəˈdemɪkli ˈækses
It seems quite absurd to expect anyone to drive for 3 hours just for a 20-minute meeting. The tax system is clearly open to abuse. Are some people born academically gifted? People need access to clean drinking water.
accessory
74
n
əkˈsesəri
She bought a set of fully matching clothes and accessories.
according
6
preposition
ə'kɔːdɪŋ
116
n
əˈkaʊnt
ache
84
v
eɪk
According to the police, his attackers beat him with a blunt instrument. He was too shocked to give an account of what had happened. Her feet were aching from standing so long.
acquire
16
v
əˈkwaɪə
The college acquired a reputation for very high standards.
acre
85
n
ˈeɪkə
acronym
12
n
ˈækrənɪm
activist
47
n
ˈæktəvəst, ˈæktɪvəst
They own 200 acres of farmland. NATO is an acronym for the North Atlantic Treaty organisation. He is an animal rights activist.
adapt
71
v
əˈdæpt
The children are finding it hard to adapt to the new school.
adaptation
88
n
ˌædæpˈteɪʃən
additionally
25
adv
əˈdɪʃənəli
admirable
47
adj
ˈædmərəbəl
v
ədˈmɪt
The BBC adaptation of the book was very good. A new contract is in place. Additionally, staff will be offered a bonus scheme. It was an admirable achievement. You may not like her, but you have to admit that she's good at her job.
absurd
account
admit
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Part of Page speech 120 n
air raid
81
n
eə reɪd
alarmingly album alibi allegedly alternative
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adv n n adv adj
əˈlɑːmɪŋli ˈælbəm ˈæləbaɪ, ˈælɪbaɪ əˈlədʒədli ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv
although
72
conjunction
ɔːlðəʊ
ambition
94
n
æmˈbɪʃən
amenity
38
n
əˈmiːnəti, əˈmiːnɪti
ammunition
49
n
ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən, ˌæmjʊˈnɪʃən
Example Sentence He was only an adolescent when he did that. The courts were asked to adopt a more flexible approach to young offenders. I believed it until adulthood. I need hairspray, but I don’t like to use aerosols. It was an aesthetically pleasing building. He had an affair with his boss that lasted six years. Many areas were affected by the hurricane. We need more affordable housing in the cities. The fact that he didn’t get the job may be down to ageism on the part of the company. They have an agenda - they aren’t here to tell the truth. A successful businessman has to be aggressive. His ailing parents wanted him to stay close by. There were several air raid warnings in late July but little damage. The rain forest is disappearing alarmingly fast. The band plan to release their new album next week. He had a perfect alibi and the police let him go. The sports car was allegedly stolen in Manchester. Have you any alternative suggestions? Although I can’t help admiring the man's courage, I do not approve of his methods. She had always had an ambition to be a pilot. The hotel is in the city centre, close to shops and local amenities Preparations were made and weapons and ammunition were stolen.
amnesia
80
n
æmˈniːziə
Again he began to wonder if he was suffering from amnesia.
analytical ancestor ancient
11 16 32
adj n adj
ˌænəlˈɪtɪkəl ˈænsəstə, ˈænsestə ˈeɪnʃənt
She’s got an analytical mind. My ancestors were French. The ancient Egyptians built the Pyramids.
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Pronunciation ˌædəˈlesənt
adopt
108
v
əˈdɒpt
adulthood aerosol aesthetically affair affect affordable
120 70 173 57 68 25
n n adv n v adj
ˈædʌlthʊd, əˈdʌlthʊd ˈeərəsɒl iːsˈθetɪkli, eːsˈθetɪkli əˈfeə əˈfekt əˈfɔːdəbəl
ageism
151
n
ˈeɪdʒɪzəm
agenda aggressive ailing
166 149 53
n adj adj
ədʒendə əˈgresɪv ˈeɪlɪŋ
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Headword anecdote
Part of Page speech
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
49
n
ˈænɪkdəʊt
The book is full of amusing anecdotes about his life in Japan.
angle angst
1,7 120
n n
We're approaching the issue from a different angle. His love letters were full of angst.
animated
109
adj
ˈængəl ængst ˈænəmeɪtəd, ˈænɪmeɪtəd
anniversary annually anonymously antelope antique antisocial anxious apathetic apathetic appalling apparently
80
They enjoyed the animated Disney film. Jack and Kim celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary in January. The jazz festival is held annually in July.
n
ˌænəˈvɜːsəri. ˌænɪˈvɜːsəri
108
adv
ˈænjuəli
62
adv
əˈnɒnəməsli, əˈnɒnɪməsli The documents were submitted anonymously.
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n adj adj adj adj adj adj adv
ˈæntələʊp, ˈæntɪləʊp ˌænˈtiːk ˌæntɪˈsəʊʃəl ˈæŋkʃəs ˌæpəˈθetɪk ˌæpəˈθetɪk əˈpɔːlɪŋ əˈpærəntli
The lions chased the antelopes but didn’t catch any. He bought an antique rosewood desk. Smoking is an antisocial habit. He was a bit anxious about the safety of the machinery. She felt too apathetic even to move. She felt too apathetic even to move. He was kept in appalling conditions in prison. Apparently the company is losing a lot of money.
appeal
44
n
əˈpiːl
He made an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights.
appeal
74
n
əˈpiːl
What is the particular appeal of this island?
appealing
41
adj
əˈpiːlɪŋ
It creates an atmosphere which visitors find so appealing.
appetiser
174
n
ˈæpətaɪzə, ˈæpɪtaɪzə
68
v
əˈplaɪ
They handed round appetisers before the main meal. The new technology is being applied to almost every industrial process.
120
n
əˈprentəsʃɪp, əˈprentɪsʃɪp He's serving an apprenticeship as a printer.
apply apprenticeship appropriate
56
adj
əˈprəʊpri-ət, əˈprəʊpri-ɪt You should wear appropriate clothes for the job interview.
architecture
34
n
ˈaːkətektʃə, ˈaːkɪtektʃə
archive
44
n
ˈɑːkaɪv
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He loved the architecture of Venice. We put all the files into the archives when we'd finished with them.
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Headword archway arguably armed aromatherapy arrest arrogant artifact
Part of Page speech 112 n 92 adv
Pronunciation ˈɑːtʃweɪ ˈaːgjuəbli
46
adj
aːmd
85 44 149 93
n v adj n
əˌrəʊməˈθerəpi əˈrest ˈærəgənt ˈaːtifækt, ˈaːtəfækt
as a rule
11
ascension
120
n
əˈsenʃən
68
n
ˈæspekt
n n v v v adv n n n n
ˌæspəˈreɪʃən əˈsɔːlt əˈsaɪn ˌəˈsəʊʃieɪt, ˌəˈsəʊsieɪt əˈsjuːm əˈstraɪd ˈætməsfɪə əˈtempt əˈtɜːni ˈætrəbjuːt
aspect aspiration assault assign associate assume astride atmosphere attempt attorney attribute
120 151 172 165 25 116 41 25 44 9
n phrase
əz ə ru:l
attribute
60
v
əˈtrɪbjuːt
audience
10
n
ˈɔːdiəns
author
56
n
ˈɔːθə
autobiographical
95
adj
ˌɔːtəbaɪəˈgræfɪkəl
174
n
ˈɔːtəgrɑːf
80
n
əˈveɪl
autograph avail
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Example Sentence He was standing in the archway outside the pub. Senna was arguably the greatest racing driver of all time. The Minister was kidnapped by armed men on his way to the airport. I'm going to study aromatherapy next year. Her father was arrested for fraud. He had a very arrogant attitude. The museum has a collection of early Roman artifacts. As a rule most students finish their coursework by the end of May. His ascension to the ranks of senior management was a surprise. Dealing with people is the most important aspect of my work. They had a lot of hopes and aspirations for the future. He was jailed for assault. A code was assigned to each batch of work. I don’t associate him with energetic sports. I didn’t see your car, so I assumed you'd gone out. Here's a photograph of my mother sitting astride a horse. The atmosphere at home was rather tense. All attempts to control inflation have failed. His attorney told him to plead guilty. What attributes should a good manager possess? The fall in the number of deaths from heart disease is generally attributed to improvements in diet. One member of the audience described the opera as ‘boring’. He was the author of two books on China. The story seemed to be autobiographical rather than fictional. Can I have your autograph? We searched the whole area but all to no avail. Robbie had disappeared.
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Headword aware awe-inspiring awesome awkward
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Part of speech adj adj adj adj
Pronunciation əˈweə ˌɔːɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ ˈɔːsəm ˈɔːkkwəd
axe
26
n
æks
badge balcony ban bankruptcy barbed wire barely
6 16 49 36 92 49
n n n n n adv
bædʒ ˈbælkəni bæn ˈbæŋkrʌptsi bɑːbd waɪə ˈbeəli
barrier
71
n
ˈbæriə
basement
92
n
ˈbeɪsmənt
6
n
bætʃ
bazaar
112
n
bəˈzɑː
beacon
120
n
ˈbiːkən
v phrase
biːt əˈbaʊt ðə bʊʃ
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v n n n v
ˈbekən ˈbedbʌg biː ˈbegə ˈbwːəʊ
bequeath
16
v
bɪˈkwiːð, bɪˈkwiːθ
bet
68
v
bet
biased
52
adj
ˈbaɪəst
n n
bɪɡ tʃiːz bɪg diːl
batch
beat about the bush beckon bedbug bee beggar bellow
big cheese big deal
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Example Sentence The boss is aware of the problem. The pyramids at dawn were an awe-inspiring sight. Their last concert was really awesome. It'll be awkward getting cars in and out. He lifted the axe above his head an brought it down to split the log. We were each handed a badge with our name on it. Has your flat got a balcony? There was a total ban on cigarette advertising. In 1999 it was revealed that he was close to bankruptcy. There was a high barbed wire fence all around the prison. She was very old and barely able to walk. Living in China was hard for me at first because of the language barrier. She had a billiard table in her basement. Every day another batch of papers reaches the manager, demanding his attention. You must visit the bazaar - it's fascinating. The education program offers a beacon of hope to these children. Don’t beat about the bush. Ask for your account to be paid, and paid quickly. She beckoned to the waitress to bring more wine. They were delighted to find a bedbug-free room. Mr Jacobs keeps bees in his garden and sells the honey. There are a lot of beggars on the streets. Tony was bellowing orders. She bequeathed her collection of paintings to the National Gallery. He said he'd finish by tomorrow, but don't bet on it. The news reporting was heavily biased against the government. He's the big cheese in this business. It's no big deal. Everybody forgets things sometimes.
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Headword bizarre black sheep
Part of Page speech 9 adj 13 n
Pronunciation bəˈz:, bɪˈzɑ blæk ʃiːp
Example Sentence The dancers were in rather bizarre costumes. Amy's always been the black sheep of the family.
blacksmith
104
n
ˈblækˌsmiθ
The blacksmith was a lady by the name of Rachael Levitt.
blade
109
n
bleɪd
bleak
104
adj
bliːk
blessing blizzard block bluff blur blurt out boast boil down to
121 60 21 122 96 152 10 61
n n v v n phr v v phr v
ˈblesɪŋ ˈblɪzəd blɒk blʌf blɜː blɜːt aʊt bəʊst bɔɪl daʊn
bonus
167
n
ˈbəʊnəs
born and bred
10
bounce
62
v
baʊns
bound bracelet brainstorm brand
68 68 10 71
adj n v n
baʊnd ˈbreɪslət, ˈbreɪslɪt ˈbreɪnstɔːm brænd
breathtaking
32
adj
ˈbreθˌteɪkɪŋ
n adj phr v n v
brɪk braɪt brɪŋ əˈbaʊt ˈbrɔːdkɒːst ˈbrɔːdn
The blade of the knife flashed in the moonlight. The company still hopes to find a buyer, but the future looks bleak. The dishwasher has been a real blessing! We got stuck in a blizzard. There was a fallen tree is blocking the road. I hope we'll be able to bluff our way past the guard. The days before the accident were a blur. Peter blurted the news out before we could stop him Amy boasted that her son was a genius. It boils down to a question of priorities He promised to take me to the match, with the added bonus of an afternoon off school. I was born and bred in Liverpool. The message is bounced through a network of servers around the world. Don’t lie to her. She's bound to find out. She was wearing a gold bracelet. Employees get together and brainstorm ideas. What brand of detergent do you use? The view from my bedroom window was absolutely breathtaking. Protesters attacked the police with stones and bricks. He was an exceptionally bright child. How can we bring about a change in attitudes? CNN's live broadcast of the trial was watched by millions. I'd like to work abroad to broaden my horizons.
brick bright bring about broadcast broaden
92 149 74 53 29
v phrase
bɔ:n ənd bred
brochure
85
n
ˈbrəʊʃə, ˈbrəʊʃʊə
She picked up some holiday brochures at the travel agent.
brutal
46
adj
ˈbruːtl
It was a brutal attack on a defenceless old man.
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bug
117
v
bʌg
burgle bury bustling busybody buzz by and large
164 92 32 13 68 68
v v adj n n adv
ˈbɜːɡəl ˈberi ˈbʌsəlɪŋ ˈbɪziˌbɒdi bʌz baɪ ən laːdʒ
Example Sentence When water boils, bubbles rise to the surface. It just bugs me that I have to work so many extra hours for no extra money. We’ve been burgled three times. Electric cables are buried beneath the streets. The flower market was bustling with shoppers. Mrs Jackson is a busybody. Playing well gives me a buzz. By and large, the new arrangements have worked well
n
ˈbaɪˌstændə
Several innocent bystanders were injured by the explosion. The trip to Italy might be called off. She got a call-back from the company. They have launched an expensive advertising campaign. She had a canary in a cage in the living room. She was quite candid about the difficulties the government is having. He bought some candy-floss at the fair. We took a canoe along the river. Some people want to bring back capital punishment in the UK. The photographs capture the essence of working class life at the turn of the century.
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Pronunciation ˈbʌbəl
bystander
50
call off call-back campaign canary
61 8 149 65
phr v n n n
kɔːl ɒf kɔl bæk kæmˈpeɪn kəneəri
candid
165
adj
ˈkændəd, ˈkændɪd
candy-floss canoe
33 80
n n
ˈkændiflɒs kəˈnuː
capital punishment
48
n
ˈkæpətl ˌpʌnɪʃmənt
capture
32
v
ˈkæptʃə
carbon footprint
76
n
ˈkɑːbən ˈfʊtˌprɪnt
There are lots of way you can reduce your carbon footprint.
caricature carry on carry out case cast your mind back catalogue
14 6 106 44
v phr v phr v n
ˈkærɪkətʃʊə ˈkæri ɒn kæri aʊt keɪs
He was caricatured in the newspaper article. Sorry, I interrupted you. Please carry on. We need to carry out more research. She is keen to avoid a court case.
61
phr v
kaːst jə maɪnd bæk
He frowned, casting his mind back over the conversation
23
n
ˈkætəlɒg
catch on to
106
phr v
catʃ ɒn tə
She chose the clothes from a mail order catalogue. It was a long time before the police caught on to what he was doing.
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Headword catch up with cave cedar celebrity
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Part of speech phr v n n n
Pronunciation catʃ ʌp wɪð keɪv ˈsidə səˈlebrəti, səˈlebrəti
Example Sentence I'll catch up with you next week. Our ancestors possibly lived in these caves. There was a beautiful smell from the cedar trees. He's a national celebrity. They want to cement a good working relationship between the government and trade unions. The information given to the press was carefully censored by the Ministry of Defence. During wars, newspapers often suffer from censorship. The painting was a chaotic mixture of images. The baby is discovering the physical characteristics of objects. He made a charitable donation to the school. Harry can be very charming. She chattered away happily until she noticed I wasn't listening. Young John is a real chatterbox. He was in an unusually chatty mood. He's a bit of a make chauvinist. He's the head chef at the Savoy Hotel She made a cherry pie for dessert. I spent the afternoon chilling out in front of the TV. He put a chillum in the time capsule. Archaeologists were carefully chipping away at the rock. I don’t enjoy social chit-chat. He is a chorister at the cathedral. He usually had a cinnamon swirl with his coffee for morning break. The governor was usually circumspect when dealing with the media.
cement
120
v
sɪˈment
censor
69
v
ˈsensə
n adj
adj adj
ˌsensəʃɪp keɪˈɒtɪk ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk, ˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪk ˈtʃærɪtəbəl ˈtʃɑːmɪŋ
v
ˈtʃætə
n adj n n n phr v n v n n
ˈʃætəbɒks ˈtʃæti ˈʃəʊvənəst, ˈʃəʊvinəst ʃef ˈtʃeri tʃɪl aʊt ˈtʃɪləm tʃɪp tʃɪt-tʃæt ˈkɒrɪstə
n
ˈsɪnəmən
adj
ˈsɜːkəmspekt
61
n
ˈsɪtəzən, ˈsɪtɪzən
We need our schools to teach students to be good citizens.
48 120
n n
ˌsɪvəl ˌlɪbətiːz ˈklæmə
Detention without trial threatens our civil liberties. He shouted over the rising clamour of voices.
censorship chaotic characteristic charitable charming chatter
151 36 36 25 104 97
chatterbox chatty chauvinist chef cherry chill out chillum chip chit-chat chorister
13 96 154 1,7 33 154 92 21 167 172
cinnamon
32
circumspect citizen civil liberties clamour
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clue
11
v
kluː
clutter cobbled code of conduct
38 42 92
n adj n
ˈklʌtə ˈkɒbəld kəʊd əv kənˈdʌkt
co-found
47
v
ˈkəʊfaʊnd
collaborate
92
v
kəˈlæbəreɪt
collapse colleague
73 51
v n
combination
74
n
Example Sentence There have been a number of official changes and clarifications. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. This is classified information. There were some classy restaurants in the capital city. That man is a member of the clergy. Screw the lid on clockwise. Much of the movie is shot in close-up. Childhood experiences may provide a clue as to why some adults develop eating disorders. Could you get rid of some of the clutter in your bedroom? She loved the old cobbled street of the town. All professions have a code of conduct. Apple Inc was co-founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. The two nations are collaborating on several satellite projects. There were fears that property prices would collapse. She discussed the idea with some of her colleagues. A combination of factors may be responsible for the increase in cancer. I came across an old diary in her desk. Jobs were hard to come by. It all comes down to money in the end. The evidence did not come to light until after the trial. Counselling helped her come to terms with her grief.
Headword clarification clarity classified classy clergy clockwise close-up
come come come come come with
across by down to to light to terms
come under attack come up with
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n adj adj n adj n
Pronunciation ˌklærəfəˈkeɪʃən, ˌklærɪfəˈkeɪʃən ˈklærəfaɪ, ˈklærɪfaɪ ˈklæsəfaɪd, ˈklæsɪfaɪd ˈklaːsi ˈklɜːdʒi ˈklɒkwaɪz ˈkləʊs ʌp
n
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phr v phr v phr v n phrase
kəˈlæps ˈkɒliːg ˌkɒmbəˈneɪʃən, ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən kʌm əˈkrɒs kʌm baɪ kʌm daʊn tə kʌm tə laɪt
81
n phrase
kʌm tə tɜːmz wɪð
20
n phrase
kʌm 'ʌndə ə'tæk
phr v
kʌm ʌp wɪð
The company has come under fierce attack from the press for closing down its factories. We've been asked to come up with some new ideas.
106
command
71
n
kəˈmaːnd
He's studied in the US and has a good command of English.
commit commitment
44 29
v n
kəˈmɪt kəˈmɪtmənt
Brady committed a series of brutal murders. Are you ready to make a long-term commitment?
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Pronunciation ˈkɒmən ˈkɒmən sens kəˈmjuːt kəmˈpel kəmˈpelɪŋ
complex
85
adj
ˈkɒmpleks
compose comprehensive school compromise compulsory concentration
88
v
kəmˈpəʊz
Example Sentence Bad dreams are fairly common among children. Use your common sense for once! Jim commutes to Manhattan every day. She felt compelled to resign because of the scandal. Lucy had no compelling reason to go into town. It was a very complex relationship between two complex people. Lynn took several deep breaths to compose herself.
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n
ˌkɚmprɪˈhensɪv skuːl
Kylie goes to the local comprehensive.
n adj n
ˈkɒmprəmaɪz kəmˈpʌlsəri ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən
122
n
kənˈseʃəŋ
25
v
kənˈkluːd
Compromise is an inevitable part of marriage. Car insurance is compulsory. I lost my concentration and fell asleep. He was ready to make concessions on many of the issues raised. The report concluded that the school should be closed immediately.
Headword common common sense commute compel compelling
concession conclude
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conclusive
9
adj
kənˈklːsɪv
conditional
175
adj
kənˈdɪʃənəl
conducive
36
adj
kənˈdjuːsɪv
confessional
56
adj
k2nˈfeʃənəl
confidence
56
n
confidential
169
adj
conflicting confront confuse conjunctivitis
9 50 8 174
adj v v n
ˈkɒnfədəns, ˈkɒnfɪdəns ˌkɒnfəˈdenʃəl, ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəl kənˈflɪktɪŋ kənˈfrʌnt kənˈfjuːz kənˌdʒʌnktɪˈvaɪtəs
n
kɒnəˈteɪʃən
connotation
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The investigation failed to provide any conclusive evidence. His agreement to buy our house was conditional on our leaving all the furniture in it. This environment is conducive to learning. Society seems to have become more confessional these days and people are willing to talk about anything. I'll you something about Moira - in confidence of course. Doctors are required to keep patient's records completely confidential. I had been given a great deal of conflicting advice. Troops were confronted by an angry mob. People might well confuse the two products. She often suffered from conjunctivitis. The word ‘professional’ has connotations of skill and excellence.
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Part of Page speech 154
Pronunciation
n
ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən
Example Sentence The word 'professional' has connotations of skill and excellence.
conscientious
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adj
ˌkɒnʃiˈenʃəs
A conscientious teacher may feel inclined to take work home.
consciousness
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n
ˈkɒnʃəsnəs, ˈkɒnʃəsnɪs
This will increase public consciousness of the pollution issue.
consent
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v
Her father reluctantly consented to the marriage.
consequence
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n
consequently
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adv
conservationist
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n
conservative
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adj
kənˈsent ˈkɒnsəkwəns, ˈkɒnsɪkwəns ˈkɒnsəkwəntli, ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli kɒnsəˈveɪʃənəst, kɒnsəˈveɪʃənɪst kənˈsɜːvətɪv
conservatory
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n
kənˈsɜːvətəri
considerable considerate
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adj adj
kənˈsɪdərəbəl kənˈsɪdərət, kənˈsɪdərɪt
consistency
49
n
kənˈsɪstənsi
constitution
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n
ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən
constraint
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n
kənˈstreɪnt
construct
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v
contamination
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n
24
v
kənˈstrʌkt kənˈtæməneɪʃən, kənˈtæmɪneɪʃən ˈkɒntəmpleɪt kənˈtempərəri, kənˈtempəri
contemplate contemporary
112
adj
contestant
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n
kəŋˈtestənt
60
n
ˈkɒntekst
context
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He broke the law and will have to face the consequences. The molecules are absorbed into the bloodstream and consequently affect the organs. She is a keen conservationist. He has a very conservative attitude to education. We've decided to have a conservatory at the back of the house. We've saved a considerable amount of money. He was always kind and+E116 considerate. Consumer groups are demanding consistency in the labelling of foods. The right to speak freely is written into the Constitution of the United States. Constraints on spending have forced the company to rethink its plans. Boyce has constructed a new theory of management. The contamination of the water supply is a disaster. He had contemplated resigning from his job. There is an exhibition of contemporary Japanese prints. Contestants for the game show go through a tough selection process. To appreciate what these changes will mean, it is necessary to look at them in context.
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contract
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v
kənˈtrækt
contradictory
25
adj
ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri
contraption
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n
kənˈtræpʃən
convention
68
n
kənˈvenʃən
conventional
59
adj
kənˈvenʃənəl
conversely
25
adv
kən'vɜːsli
conviction convinced convincing
44 9 23
n adj adj
kənˈvɪkʃən kənˈvɪnst kənˈvɪnsɪŋ
cope
24
v
kəʊp
coral core
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n adj
ˈkɒrəl kɔː
Example Sentence They travelled across the continent of Africa. Two thirds of the adult population there have contracted AIDS. The public is being given contradictory messages about the economy. We used a strange but effective contraption to catch the insects. There is convention for science fiction fans next week. Internet connections through conventional phone lines are fairly slow. American consumers prefer white eggs; conversely British buyers like brown eggs. Applicants are checked for criminal convictions. Molly agreed, but she did not sound convinced. His story was very convincing and everyone believed it. He coped quite well as manager while the regular manager was away. She had a lovely coral bracelet. He couldn’t even master the core skill.
Headword continent
Pronunciation ˈkɒntənənt, ˈkɒntɪnənt
coroner
80
n
ˈkɒrənə
The coroner recorded a verdict of death by natural causes.
corporation
70
n
ˌkɔːpəˈreɪʃən
corruption
70
n
kəˈrʌpʃən
cosmetic surgery costume drama couch potato counsellor courage courtroom
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n n n n n n
kɒzˈmetɪk ˈsɜːdʒəri ˈkɒstjʊm ˈdrɑːmə kaʊtʃ pəˈteɪtəʊ ˈkaʊnsələ ˈkʌrɪdʒ ˈkɔːtruːm, ˈkɔːtrʊm
covert
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adj
ˈkʌvət, ˈkəʊvɜːt
He works for a large American corporation. The investigation uncovered widespread corruption within the police force. She's saving up to have cosmetic surgery. She loves costume dramas such as Price and Prejudice. He's a couch potato. Are you seeing a counsellor? Sue showed great courage throughout her illness. They all made their way to the courtroom. A covert investigation was conducted to catch the drugsmugglers.
phr v
kræk daʊn
crack down
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The government is determined to crack down on terrorism.
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Part of speech adj v v
Pronunciation kræmd kreɪv krɔːl
Example Sentence The guide was crammed with useful information He is an insecure child who craves attention. The baby crawled across the floor.
credit crunch
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n
kredət, kredɪt krʌntʃ
Due to the credit crunch, we are unable to sell our house.
crossroads
22
n
ˈkrɒsrəʊdz
Now farming is at a crossroads in the European Community.
crunchy
97
adj
ˈkrʌntʃi
cry off
61
phr v
kraɪ ɒf
cryptographic
62
adj
ˈkrɪptɒˌgræfɪk
crystal
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n
ˈkrɪstl
He had a delicious crunchy salad for lunch. Leah and I were going to go to Morocco together, but at the last moment she cried off. The site then uses advanced cryptographic and legal techniques to protect its sources. There were ice crystals all over the car.
cultivate
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v
ˈkʌltəveɪt, ˈkʌltɪveɪt
Try to cultivate a more relaxed and positive approach to life.
cumbersome cure curious current curricula curse
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adj n adj adj n plural n
ˈkʌmbəsəm kjʊə ˈkjʊəriəs ˈkʌrənt kəˈrɪkjələ kɜːs
custody
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n
ˈkʌstədi
adj
kʌt ənd draɪd
It was a very large cumbersome machine. There is still no cure for AIDS She was curious to know what happened. In its current state, the car is worth £1,000. Languages are an essential part of the school curriculum. Noise is one of the curses of modern-day life. A man is being held in custody in connection with the robbery. I don’t think the plan is as cut and dried as people think.
phr v
kʌy daʊn ɒn
By getting the design right, you can cut down on accidents. Only a few journalists dare to cover the story. She’s a dark horse. I didn’t know she’d written a novel. The research involves collecting data from two random samples He gave a dazzling display of football skills. He missed the deadline for applications. It's debatable whether this book is as good as her last. The issue will be debated on Tuesday.
cut and dried
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cut down on
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dare dark horse
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v n
dea daːk hɔːs
data
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n
ˈdeɪtə, ˈdɑːtə
dazzling deadline debatable debate
58 12 27 27
adj n adj n
ˈdæzəlɪŋ ˈdedlaɪn dɪˈbeɪtəbəl d|ɪˈbeɪt
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Part of speech v n n n
Pronunciation ˌdiːˈbʌŋk ˈdekeɪd, deˈkeɪd dɪˈsiːst dɪˈsepʃən
decidedly
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adv
dɪˈsaɪdədli, dɪˈsaɪdɪdli
decline decor dedicated defeat defendant
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v n adj v n
dɪˈklaɪn ˈdeɪkɔː ˈdedikeɪtədˈdedəkeɪtəd dɪˈfiːt dɪˈfendənt
defer
122
v
dɪˈfɜː
defy
50
v
dɪˈfaɪ
delegate deliberately
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v adv
ˈdelegeɪt, ˈdelɪgeɪt dɪˈɪbərətli, dɪˈɪbərɪtli
deliberation
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n
dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən
delicate
122
adj
ˈdelɪkət, ˈdelɪkɪt
demerit
167
n
diːˈmerət, diːˈmerɪt
democratise
121
v
dɪˈmɒkrətaɪz
demographic
68
n
ˌdeməˈgræfɪk
demonstrate
73
v
ˈdemənstreɪt
denounce
49
v
dɪˈnaʊns
depict depression depths deserted
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v n n adj
dɪˈpɪkt dɪˈpreʃən depθs dɪˈzɜːtəd
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Example Sentence His claims were later debunked by fellow academics. I've been at the top in television for a decade. The deceased left a large sum of money to his children. She didn't have the courage to admit to her deception. Cole's style is decidedly more formal than the previous manager's. Spending on information technology has declined. The décor is a mix of antique and modern. She's a dedicated and thoughtful teacher. We were defeated by 3 goals to 2. They find the defendant not guilty. Further discussion on the proposal will be deferred until April. The youngsters defied the law as they drove too fast down the street. Minor tasks should be delegated to your assistants. I deliberately kept the letter short. After much deliberation, first prize was awarded to Derek Murray. There's something I have to speak to you about - it's a delicate matter. This argument has merits and demerits. Efforts are being made to democratis+E1392e school management structures. We need to discover the demographics of the newspaper's readership. The study demonstrates the link between poverty and malnutrition. Amnesty International denounced the failure by the authorities to take action. The god is depicted as a bird with a human head. Many women suffer from post-natal depression. She was in the depths of despair. The streets were deserted.
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Pronunciation dɪˈzɜːv ˈdezɪgneɪt ˈdesələt
despite
72
preposition
dɪˈspaɪt
destruction
47
n
dɪˈstrʌkʃən
deterrent detour devil's advocate
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n n n
dɪˈterənt ˈdiːtʊə ˈdevəls ˈædvəkeɪt
devise
93
v
dɪˈvaɪz
devour
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v
dɪˈvaʊə
Example Sentence We didn’t deserve to win. The lake was recently designated a conservation area. They rode through some truly desolate landscapes. Despite all our efforts to save the school, the authorities decided to close it. People should be worried about the destruction of the rain forest. Window locks are an effective deterrent against burglars We took a detour to avoid the town centre. He would play devil's advocate with anyone. She devised a method for quicker communications between offices. The boys devoured their pancakes.
dictate
100
v
dikˈteɪt
The media cannot be allowed to dictate to the government. They dig a small hole in the sand to bury their eggs. They bought a dilapidated old manor house.
Headword deserve designate desolate
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dig dilapidated
81 32
v adj
dim dip dire
8 174 61
adj n adj
dɪg dəˈlæpədeɪtəd dəlˈema, dɪlˈema, daɪlˈema dɪm dɪp daɪə
dilemma
50
n
disability
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n
ˌdɪsəˈbɪləti, ˌdɪsəˈbɪlɪti
disapprove disclose disfigured dishonest
57 169 75 157
v v adj adj
disinfectant
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ˌdɪsəˈpruːv dɪsˈklaʊz dɪsˈfɪgəd dɪsˈɒnəst, dɪsˈɒnɪst ˌdɪsənˈfektənt, ˌdɪsɪnˈfektənt ˈdɪzməl ˌdɪsəˈbeɪ, ˌdɪsəʊ- C114 dɪsˈpæʃənət dɪˈspɜːs
dismal disobey dispassionate disperse
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I'm in a dilemma about this job offer. Miss Watson took a dim view of Paul’s behaviour. Are you coming for a dip? The country is in dire need of food aid. Public places are becoming more accessible to people with disabilities. I disapprove of diets; it's better to eat sensibly. He refused to disclose the identity of the politician. His face had been disfigured in the accident. People on welfare are wrongly seen as lazy or dishonest. The tables were washed with disinfectant at the end of the day. The future looks pretty dismal right now. You disobeyed my orders. He had a dispassionate view of the situation. Police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
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Part of speech v adj adv v v
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divorce
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n
Pronunciation dɪˈspjuːt ˈdɪstənt dɪˈstɪŋktli dɪˈstrækt dɪˈstrækt daɪˈvɜːsəti, daɪˈvɜ:sɪti, dəˈvɜ:sɪti dəˈvɔːs, dɪˈvɔːs
divulge
56
v
daɪˈvʌldʒ
phr v
duː əˈweɪ wɪð
diversity
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Example Sentence The main facts of the book have never been disputed. Her honeymoon seemed a distant memory. He distinctly remembered the day his father left. Try not to distract the other students. Try not to distract the other students. The curriculum will take account of the ethnic diversity of the population. Why doesn’t she get a divorce? It is not company policy to divulge personal details of employees. People thought that the use of robots would do away with boring low-paid factory jobs. The local film crew is making a documentary about volcanoes.
do away with
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documentary
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n
ˌdɒkjəˈmentari
dominate
62
v
ˈdɒməneɪt, ˈdɒmɪneɪt
The industry is dominated by five multinational companies.
doom-monger
61
n
duːm-mʌŋgə
downhill
22
adv
ˈdaʊnˌhɪl
v v adv n adv n adj phr v n v adj n phr v n n
ˌdaʊnˈləʊd ˈdaʊnsaɪz ˌdaʊnˌtaʊn ˈdrægən drəˈmætɪkli ˈdrɔːbæk ˈdrɪəri drɪft ɒf ˈdrɪftwʊd ˈdrɪp fiːd djuː ˈdjuːəʊ dʌst ɒf ˈdwelə ˈdwelɪŋ
The doom-mongers say the end of the world is coming. Grandma fell and broke her leg, and she went downhill quite rapidly after that. You can download this game free from the Internet. The airline has downsized its workforce by 30%. She works for a law firm in downtown Miami. The boss is a bit of a dragon. Output has increased dramatically. It's a great city - the only drawback is the weather. It was a dreary winter's day. I was just drifting off when the phone rang. The artist made horses out of driftwood. The public was drip-fed with news. The team are due to fly to Italy next month. We went to see the comedy duo Reeves and Mortimer. They were dusting off leaves and twigs. City dwellers suffer higher pollution levels. My hotel room was once a cave dwelling.
download downsize downtown dragon dramatically drawback dreary drift off driftwood drip feed due duo dust off dweller dwelling
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Pronunciation ˌɪːziˈgəʊɪŋ Iːt ʌp ɪkˈsentrɪk, ekˈsentrɪk ˈekəʊ ˌɪːkəˈljdʒɪkəl
ecstatic
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adj
ɪkˈstætɪk, ekˈstætɪk
edible ego
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adj n
ˈedəbəl, ˈedɪbəl ˈɪːgəʊ, ˈegəʊ
Example Sentence Her easy-going nature made her popular. Come on, eat up, there's a good girl. His eccentric behaviour lost him his job. The last chapter echoed the start of the novel. The oil spill was an ecological disaster. He received an ecstatic welcome from the thousands who lined the streets. These berries are edible, but those are poisonous. Richard has the biggest ego of anyone I've ever met.
elation
80
n
ɪˈleɪʃən
The troops' sense of elation at the victory was not to last.
election
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n
ɪˈlekʃən
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v n n n adj v
ɪˈlektrəfaɪ, ɪˈlektrɪfaɪ ˌelɪkˈtrɒnɪkə, ɪˌlekˈeləmənt, ˈelɪmənt eɪˈliːt, ɪˈliːt ɪˈlʊːsɪv ɪmˈbaːk
The Labour+E438 Party won the 2001 election by a huge majority She would sit at the piano and sing, electrifying us all. Her favourite music is electronica. Honesty is a vital element of her success. He was a member of the ruling elite. She managed to get an interview with that elusive man. He embarked on a new career as a teacher.
embarrassed
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adj
ɪmˈbærəst
He looked embarrassed when I asked him where he’d been.
embody
32
v
ɪmˈbɒdi
emeritus
9
adj
ɪˈmerɪtəs
emigrate emotionally emotive
81 28 9
v adv adj
ˈeməgreɪt, ˈemɪgreɪt ɪˈməʊʃənəli, ɪˈməʊʃənli ɪˈməʊtɪv
emphasise
118
v
ˈemfəsaɪz
empire enact encase
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n v v
empaɪə ɪˈnækt ɪnˈkeɪs
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v
ɪnˈkʌmpəs
She embodies everything I admire in a teacher. Dr Watson, emeritus professor of law, has just written a new book. He emigrated to Australia as a young man. Nursing is an emotionally and physically demanding job. Child abuse is an emotive subject. The report emphasises the importance of improving safety standards. The Barbarians finally overthrew the Roman Empire. The drama was enacted on a darkened stage. His broken leg was encased in plaster. The study encompasses the social, political, and economic aspects of the situation.
Headword easygoing eat up eccentric echo ecological
electrify electronica element elite elusive embark
encompass
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endgame endurance engaging engender engrave enlightening enrol en-suite enthusiastically
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ˈendgeɪm ɪnˈdjʊərəns ɪnˈgeɪdʒɪŋ ɪnˈdʒendə ɪnˈgreɪv ɪnˈlaitniŋ ɪnˈrəʊl ɒnˈswiːt ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪkli
Example Sentence They encountered serious problems when two members of the expedition were injured. The endgame looks a long way off. She was pushed beyond her powers of endurance. She had an engaging smile. The changes in society were engendered by the war. Their names are engraved on a stone tablet. The experiment was enlightening. I decided to enrol for 'Art for Beginners". Both bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. He cheered his team enthusiastically.
entitle
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v
ɪnˈtaɪtl
Full-time employees are entitled to receive health insurance.
envy epic epidemic epoch equivalent era erode escape Eskimo essence essential esteem estimate etch on your memory
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n adj n n n n v v n n adj n v
ˈenvi ˈepɪk ˌepəˈdemɪk, ˌepɪˈdemɪk ˈɪːpɒk ɪˈkwɪvələnt ˈɪərə ɪˈraʊd ɪˈskeɪp ˈeskəməʊ, ˈeskɪməʊ ˈesəns ɪˈsenʃəl ɪˈstiːm ˈestəməɪt, ˈestɪməɪt
He watched the other with envy. The film is an epic tale of mutiny on the high seas. Over 500 people died during last year's flu epidemic. The king's death marked the end of an epoch. I had a qualification which is equivalent to a degree. We live in an era of instant communication. Our personal freedom is being gradually eroded away. He broke down the locked door and escaped. Eskimos have over one hundred words for snow. She seems the very essence of kindness. A good diet is essential for everyone. The critics held him in high esteem as an actor. The tree is estimated to be at least 700 years old.
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v phrase
etʃ ɒn jə ˈmeməri
The island remained etched on my memory.
evidence
149
n
ˈevɪdəns, ˈevədəns
evidence evidently
44 25
n adv
ˈevədəns, ˈevɪdəns ˈevədəntli
evocative
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adj
ɪˈvɒkətɪv
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ɪnˈkaʊntə
At presen+E229t we have no evidence of life on other planets. At present we have no evidence of life on other planets. She was evidently in pain. The picture was wonderfully evocative of a hot summer's day.
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Headword evoke exaggerate excess
Part of speech v v n
Example Sentence His appearance is bound to evoke sympathy. I couldn’t sleep for three days – I’m not exaggerating. The car reached speeds in excess of 100 miles an hour. The building exemplifies the style of architecture which was popular at the time. You look absolutely exhausted. The museum is staging an exhibition of Picasso's work. Dan felt strangely exhilarated by the day's events.
exhausted exhibition exhilarated
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Pronunciation ɪˈvəʊk ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt ɪkˈses, ˈekses ɪgˈzempləfaɪ, ɪgˈzemplɪfaɪ ɪgˈzɔːstəd, ɪgˈzɔːstɪd ˌeksəˈbɪʃən, ˌeksɪˈbɪʃən ɪgˈzɪləreɪtəd
exorbitant
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adj
ɪgˈzɔːbətənt, ɪgˈzɔːbɪtənt He paid an exorbitant price for his house.
expedition
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n
ˌekspəˈdɪʃən, ˌekspɪˈdɪʃən They went on a fishing expedition at the weekend.
n adv v
ˌekspɜːˈtiːz ɪkˈsplɪsətliː, ɪkˈsplɪsɪtliː ɪkˈspləʊd
exemplify
expertise explicitly explode
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explore
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v
ɪkˈsplɔː
explosion
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n
ɪkˈspləʊʒən
v adj adv n v
ɪkˈspəʊz ɪkˈskwɪzət, ɪkˈskwɪzɪt ɪkˈstensɪvli ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən ɪkˈstiŋgwɪʃ
n
ɪkˈstrævəgənt
n adj v n n v adj
ˈekstrəvɜːt ˈaɪ-kætʃɪŋ ˈfæbrɪkeɪt ˈfeɪʃəl fəˈsɪləteɪtə, fəˈsɪliteɪtə feɪd ˈfeɪntəst
expose exquisite extensively extinction extinguish
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extravagance
57
extrovert eye-catching fabricate facial facilitator fade faintest
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What he's bringing to the company is financial expertise. He explicitly criticised the government. Florida's population exploded in the 1950s. Management need to explore ways of improving office security. There has been a recent explosion of interest in Latin music and dance. The film exposes the utter horror of war. The necklace was truly exquisite. He travelled extensively in the Middle East. There are many species in danger of extinction. Please extinguish all cigarettes. I was shocked by the extravagance of the President's palace in this poor country. Her sister was always more of an extrovert. The poster had an eye-catching design. The police were accused of fabricating evidence. She went to the beauty salon for a facial. We chose a facilitator to lead the discussion. Hopes of a peace settlement are beginning to fade. I don’t have the faintest idea what you're talking about.
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fairground
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ˈfeəgraʊnd
fake fall out
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feɪk fɔːl aʊt
fallacy
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n
ˈfæləsi
fantasy
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n
ˈfæntəsi
far-out
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adj
fɑːraʊt
Example Sentence The fairground goldfish has been the starting point for many hobbyists. She faked her father's signature on the cheque. Carrie's always falling out with people. It is a fallacy to think that the more information an organisation has the better will be the decisions. The film is a surrealist fantasy set in a South American village. Tim's designs were just far-out.
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adj
ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ, ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ
That sounds absolutely fascinating.
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adj n n adj n adj n n adv
ˈfæʃənəbəl ˈfaːðər-ɪn-lɔː ˈfeɪvə ˈfiːzəbəl, ˈfiːzɪbəl fiːt fed ʌp fiː fjuːd ˈfɪəsli
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n
fɪg
Strong colours are very fashionable at the moment. Mary's father is my father-in-law. Senior ministers spoke in favour of the proposal. I think we've found a feasible solution to the problem. They climbed the mountain in 28 days, a remarkable feat. Anna got fed up with waiting. You can use the gym and pool for a fee of £35 a month. There has been a bitter feud over territory for years. The government's policies were fiercely attacked. She used to love to pick the figs from the trees in the orchard.
fission
6
n
ˈfɪʃən
Some of the fission fragments are themselves radioactive.
fix up
118
phr v
fɪks ʌp
fixture
112
n
ˈfɪkstʃə
flash of inspiration
149
n phrase
They fixed up their bikes and started the long journey. Gerrard soon became a permanent fixture in the Liverpool team. As he was thinking about the problem, he suddenly had a flash of inspiration. We bought some flat-pack furniture for our new flat. That colour is very flattering. His attackers turned and fled. Employees expect flexibility in the workplace. The picture has a wonderful flicker about it.
Headword
fascinating fashionable father-in-law favour feasible feat fed up fee feud fiercely fig
flat-pack flattering flee flexibility flicker
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Pronunciation
flæʃ əv ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən, ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən ˈflætˈpæk ˈflætərɪŋ fliː ˌfleksəbɪləti, fleksəbɪlɪti ˈflɪkə
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Part of speech adj n v v
Pronunciation ˈflɪmzi flɪp-flɒp flʌd ˈfəʊkəs
Example Sentence She wore a flimsy cotton dress. She was wearing flip-flops. Memories of my time in Paris flooded back. He needs to focus more on his career.
n
ˈfuːdi
The clubhouse is packed with avid sports fans and foodies.
foolishness footage forbidden
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n n adj
ˈfuːlɪʃnəs ˈfʊtɪdʒ fəˈbɪdn
The foolishness of his behaviour was evident. The footage has since become a YouTube sensation. it is forbidden to smoke at school.
foreseeable
92
adj
fɔːˈsiːəbəl
The situation is likely to continue for the foreseeable future.
forth
52
adv
fɔːθ
The house was still burning, pouring forth thick black smoke.
fortunes
16
n
ˈfɔːtʃenz
foundation
149
n
faʊnˈdeɪʃən
fountain fraudulent freelance frenzy friction frivolous frost frown upon frumpy
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n adj adj n n adj n phr v adj
ˈfaʊntən, ˈfaʊntɪn ˈfrɔːdjənt ˈfriːlɒns ˈfrenzi ˈfrɪkʃən ˈfrɪvələs frɒst fraʊn əˈpɒn ˈfrʌmpi
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adj
frʌˈstreɪtəd, ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd
fulfil fume fumes fundamental furious
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v v n adj adj
fʊlˈfɪl fjuːm fjuːmz ˌfʌndəˈmentl ˈfjʊəriəs
furthermore
25
adv
ˌfɜːðəˈmɔː
This defeat marked a change in the team's fortunes. All theories should be built on a foundation of factual knowledge. They met by the fountain in the park. He made a fraudulent insurance claim. She works freelance from home. The women were screaming and in a frenzy to get home. Having my mother living with us causes friction at home. The court discourages frivolous law suits. There was a heavy frost last night. Even though divorce is legal, it is still frowned upon. I think I look frumpy in that dress. He gets frustrated when people don’t understand what he’s trying to say. Visiting Disneyland has fulfilled a boyhood dream. She sat in the car, silently fuming about what he'd said. The fumes from the traffic were terrible. We have to tackle the fundamental cause of the problem Residents in the area are furious at the decision. He is old and unpopular. Furthermore, he has at best only two years of political life ahead of him.
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Headword furtive
Part of Page speech 152 adj
Example Sentence There was something furtive about his actions.
futurologist
68
n
gadget
68
n
Pronunciation ˈfɜːtɪv ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɒlədʒəst, ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɒlədʒɪst ˈgædʒət, ˈgædʒɪt
gather pace
68
v
ˈgæðə peɪs
The international relief effort appears to be gathering pace.
Futurologists are always coming up with new predictions. I've just bought a great gadget for sharpening knives.
gaudy gender genetic code genius genuine geriatric get across get away with get hold of get on get over
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adj n n n adj adj phr v phr v n phrase phr v phr v
ˈgɔːdi ˈdʒendə dʒəˌnetɪk ˈkəʊd ˈdziːniəs ˈdʒenjuən, ˈdʒenjuɪn ˌdʒeriˈætrɪk get əˈkrɒs get əˈweɪ wɪð get həʊld əv get ɒn get ˈəʊvə
get round to
106
phr v
get raʊnd tə
get up to gifted
156 28
phr v adj
get ʌp tə ˈgɪftəd, ˈgɪftɪd
n phrase
giv raɪz tuː
phr v n n adj v v
ɡɪv ʌp ˈɡɪvən neɪm ˈglæsiə, ˈgleɪsiə ˈɡlæmərəs glaːns ˈglɔːrəfaɪ
He was wearing a gaudy waistcoat. Discrimination on grounds of race or gender is forbidden. We are now preserving the genetic codes of animals. The film reveals Fellini's genius. We need laws that will protect genuine refugees. He's a geriatric rock star. The message isn’t getting across. No one insults my family and gets away with it. I need to get hold of a car. I've always got on well with Henry. She never got over the death of her son. I keep meaning to put a lock on it, but I never get round to it. What did you get up to at the weekend? She was an extremely gifted musician. The stormy weather gave rise to difficulties for many of the competitors. She gave up her job and started writing poetry. My given name is Nicholas. We enjoyed our trip across the glacier. She led an exciting and glamorous life. The man glanced nervously at his watch. I don’t like films which glorify violence.
n
ˈglɔːri
This represents one of the finest artistic glories of France.
n phr v phr v
gləʊ gəu əˈlɒŋ wɪð gəʊ bæk
Sophie felt a glow of pride. I would be happy to go along with the idea. I think we ought to go back now.
give rise to
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give up given name glacier glamorous glance glorify
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glory glow go along with go back
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go back on
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phr v
gəʊ bæk ɒn
Delors claimed that the President had gone back on his word.
go down with go in for go on
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phr v phr v phr v
gəʊ daʊn wɪð gəʊ ɪn fə gɛʊ ɒn
go through with
156
phr v
gəʊ θruː wɪð
godfather gorgeous gossip
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n adj n
ˈgɒdˌfɑːðə ˈgɔːdʒəs gɒsəp, gɒsɪp
n
ˈgæməfəʊn
v n n adj
graːnt grɑːf ˈgreɪvjaːd ɡrɪˈɡeəriəs
Half the team had gone down with flu. I never really went in for sports. He went on working until he was 91 He bravely went through with the wedding ceremony even though he was in a lot of pain. Charley is my daughter's godfather. You look gorgeous, Maria. Here's an interesting piece of gossip about Mrs Smith. He had an antique gramophone which belonged to his grandfather. The council granted him permission to build on the site. Martin showed me a graph of their recent sales. This is a graveyard for old cars. He's a very gregarious person.
v
graɪnd
I need objective advice from someone with no axe to grind.
n adj adj v n n adj n
grɪp ˈgrɪpɪŋ ˈgraʊndˌbreɪkɪŋ ges ˈgʌnfaɪə ˈgʌnʃɒt ˈhæbətəbəl, ˈhæbɪtəbəl ˈhækə
The country is in the grip of famine. I've just read a gripping thriller. His research has been groundbreaking. If you guess correctly, you have another turn. I heard a burst of distant gunfire. She says she heard a gunshot at about midnight. It would cost a fortune to make the place habitable. A hacker managed to get into the system. The tourists were haggling over the price of the paintings.
gramophone grant graph graveyard gregarious grind grip gripping groundbreaking guess gunfire gunshot habitable hacker
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haggle
34
v
ˈhægəl
half-baked
22
adj
ˌhaːfˈbeɪkt
n v phr v phr v
ˈhændkʌfs ˈhændl hæŋ əˈraʊnd hæŋ aʊt
handcuffs handle hang around hang out
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He's always coming out with these half-baked ideas which will never work. They put handcuffs on the two men and led them away. I knew I had handled the matter badly. I hung around the station for an hour but he never came. I don’t know who she hangs out with.
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n
hard sell
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n
haːd sel
hardened harmless harvest
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adj adj v
ˈhaːdnd ˈhɑːmləs ˈhaːvəst, ˈhaːvɪst
Example Sentence She hankered after a life in the country. African-Americans have been complaining about police harassment for years. The salesman used the hard sell technique, but it didn’t work on me. The men were hardened criminals. It was just a bit of harmless fun. He harvested the wheat.
hat trick
119
n
hæt trɪk
Saunders scored a hat trick in the final game of the series.
hatch haven
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v n
hætʃ ˈheɪvən
hazard
14
v
ˈhæzəd
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adj adj n n n
ˈheɪzi ˈhɑːtˈbreɪkɪŋ hedʒ eə ˈeəluːm
hence
25
adv
hens
herbal medicine
60
n
ˈhɜːbəl ˈmedsən
heritage hero hesitate high-achieving
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n n v adj
ˈherətɪdʒ, ˈherɪtɪdʒ ˈhɪərəʊ ˈhezəteɪt haɪ əˈtʃiːvɪŋ
highlight
32
n
ˈhaɪlaɪt
The prisoners hatched a plan to escape. The river banks are a haven for wildlife. No one at this stage is prepared to hazard a guess about the outcome of the elections. My memories of the holiday are rather hazy. Her story was heart-breaking. There were tall hedges surrounding the garden. John was the sole heir to the vast estate. The painting was a family heirloom. The cost of transport is a major expense for an industry. Hence factory location is an important consideration. They studied herbal medicine as an alternative to the drugs of the medical profession. It is important to preserve our cultural heritage. He became a national hero. Kay hesitated for a moment and then said 'yes'. They hope to create high-achieving young professionals. That weekend in Venice was definitely the highlight of our trip. Your CV should highlight your skills and achievements. He is a high-profile public figure. Utah is a great place to go hiking. Then we hit on the idea of asking viewers to donate money over the Net.
Headword hanker after harassment
hazy heart-breaking hedge heir heirloom
Pronunciation ˈhænkə ˈɑːftə ˈhærəsmənt, həˈræsmənt
highlight high-profile hiking
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v adj n
ˈhaɪlaɪt ˈhaɪ ˌprəʊfaɪl ˈhaɪkɪŋ
hit on
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phr v
hɪt ɒn
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Pronunciation ˌeɪtʃaɪˈviː hɒg həʊld ɒn ˈhəʊmləs həʊn həˈraɪzən ˈhɔːməʊn hɒˈrendəs, həˈrendəs
host
46
n
həʊst
household name hub
8 38
n n
ˈhaʊshəʊld neɪm hʌb
Example Sentence HIV is a big problem in many African countries. He's been hogging the limelight. Hold on, I'll just get my coat. Thousands of people have been made homeless. He set about honing his skills as a draughtsman. The course will broaden my horizons. He needed hormone injections to help him grow. She suffered horrendous injuries. A host of show business celebrities have pledged their support. Barrack Obama is a household name. Birmingham is the hub of Britain's motorway network.
human rights
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n
ˈhjuːmənˌraɪts
This company always operates with respect for human rights.
humanitarian
47
adj
humanity
92
n
hjuːˌmænəˈteəriən, hjuːˌmænɪˈteəriən hjuːˈmænəti
humble
32
adj
ˈhʌmbəl
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adj n
ˈhjuːmərəs ˈhʌntɪŋ
We want a clean healthy environment for all humanity. You can’t help but be humbled when you enter this cathedral. The film had some mildly humorous moments. They usually go hunting duck at the weekends.
n
ˈhɜːdl
Finding enough money for the project was the first hurdle.
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humorous hunting hurdle
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Humanitarian aid is being sent to the refugees.
hush-hush
152
adj
hʌʃ-hʌʃ
Everything was very hush-hush.
hypothetical
104
adj
ˌhaɪpəˈθetɪkəl
Brennan brought up a hypothetical case to make his point.
n
aɪs kæp
The photo of the melting ice caps sent a powerful message.
ice cap
94
iconic
109
adj
aɪˈkɒnɪk
idealistic identical ideology
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adj adj n
aɪˌdɪəˈlɪstɪk aɪˈdentɪkəl ˌaɪdiˈɒlədzi
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Headword idle
Part of Page speech
Pronunciation
32
v
ˈaɪdl
idolise
121
v
ˈaɪdəl-aɪz
idyllic
65
adj
ɪˈdɪlɪk, aɪˈdɪlɪk
ignore
98
v
ɪgˈnɔː
illegal illiteracy
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adj n
ɪˈliːgəl ɪˈlɪtərəsi
illogical
68
adj
ɪˈlɒdʒɪkəl
illuminate
164
v
illustration
85
n
imaginable
49
adj
imaginary
65
adj
immigration
48
n
immortalised
36
adj
immovable
21
adj
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n n adj adj
imperative
46
adj
impetuous
148
adj
implement
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impose impressive
154 104
impact impact impaired impartial
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ɪˈluːməneɪt, ɪˈluːmɪneɪt, ɪˈljuːmɪneɪt ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən ɪˈmædʒənəbəl, ɪˈmædʒɪnəbəl ɪˈmædʒənəri, ɪˈmædʒɪnəri ˌɪməˌgreɪʃən
Example Sentence Sometimes he went for a walk; sometimes he just idled the time away watching the sea. They had one child, a girl whom they idolized. If you want old-world tradition in an idyllic setting, this is the hotel for you. You can’t ignore the fact that many criminals never go to prison. It is illegal to sell tobacco to someone under 16. Illiteracy is a big problem in the country. It is illogical to assume that you can do the work of three people. The report illuminated the difficult issues at the heart of science policy. The book contains 62 pages of illustrations. The travel brochure is full of the most wonderful resorts imaginable. As she listened, she played an imaginary piano on her knees.
Immigration figures fell in the 1980s. Dickens' father was immortalised as Mr Micawber in David ɪˈmɔːtəlaɪzd Copperfield . Lock your bike to something immovable like a railing or a ɪˈmuːvəbəl lamp-post. ˈɪmpækt We need to assess the impact on climate change. ˈɪmpækt We need to assess the impact on climate change. ɪmˈpeəd She's got impaired vision. ɪmˈpaːʃəl We offer impartial advice on tax and insurance. It is imperative that politicians should be good ɪmˈperətɪv communicators ɪmˈpetʃuəs He was high-spirited and impetuous. We have decided to implement the committee's ˈɪmpləment, ˈɪmplɪment recommendations in full. ɪmˈpəʊz The court can impose a fine. ɪmˈpresɪv The figures certainly look impressive.
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Headword impromptu
Part of Page speech 32 adj
Pronunciation ɪmˈprɒmptjuː
impure
157
adj
ɪmˈpjʊə
inclined
11
adj
incomprehensible
82
adj
ɪnˈklaɪnd ɪnˈkɒmprɪˈhensəbəl, ɪnˈkɒmprɪˈhensɪbəl
incredulity
45
n
ˌɪnkrəˈdjuːləti
indicate
73
v
ˈɪndəkeɪt, ˈɪndɪkeɪt
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adj n adj n n adj n
ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs ˌɪnɪˈkwɒləti ˌɪnfluˌenʃəl ɪnˈfɔːmənt ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃə ɪnˈfjʊərieɪtɪŋ ˌɪndʒəˈnuːəti
ingrained
49
adj
ɪnˈgreɪnd
ingredient inherit initially
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n v adv
ɪnˈgriːdiənt ɪn ˈherət, ɪn ˈherɪt ɪˈnɪʃəli
initiate
53
v
ɪˈnɪʃieɪt
injunction
62
n
ɪnˈjzʌŋkʃən
innate
28
adj
ˌɪneɪt
innermost
56
adj
ˈɪnəməʊst
innocent
44
adj
ˈɪnəsənt
innovation
68
n
ˌinəˈveɪʃən
adj adj
ˈɪnəvətɪv ɪˈnjuːmərəbəl
indigenous inequality influential informant infrastructure infuriating ingenuity
innovative innumerable
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Example Sentence The band gave an impromptu concert. Unfortunately it was an impure crystal and therefore not worth very much. He was inclined to self-pity. These legal documents are full of incomprehensible jargon. When she told her family she was leaving, they looked at her with a mixture of shock and incredulity. Research indicates that over 81% of teachers are dissatisfied with their salary. Blueberries are indigenous to America. There are inequalities between men and women. He had influential friends. One of the witnesses was a paid informant for the FBI. Some countries lack a suitable economic infrastructure. The infuriating thing is that he is always right. We were surprised by his ingenuity. The idea of doing our duty is deeply ingrained in most people. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl. He inherited a fortune from his grandmother. Stan initially wanted to go to medical school. They have decided to initiate legal proceedings against the newspaper. The family is seeking an injunction against the book's publication. Children have an innate ability to learn language. He is a man who would never share his innermost thoughts with anyone. He's innocent of murder. We must encourage innovation if the company is to remain competitive. He has an innovative approach to language teaching. She's served on innumerable committees.
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Headword inquest
Part of Page speech 80 n
Pronunciation ˈɪnkwest
inquisitive
12
adj
ɪnˈkwɪzətɪv, ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv
insensitive
12
adj
ɪnˈsensətɪv, ɪnˈsensɪtɪv
n
ˈɪnsaɪt
insight
121
Example Sentence The inquest heard that she died from multiple injuries I’d have asked more questions, but I didn’t want to seem inquisitive. She’s totally insensitive to Jack’s feelings. The article gives us a real insight into the causes of the present economic crisis.
12
adj
inspire install instance instant instigate instinct instinctive intact integrity
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v v n adj v n adj adj n
intellectual
14
adj
48
n
14
n
ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃənəl, ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃənəl ɪnˈspaɪə ɪnˈstɔːl ˈɪnstəns ˈɪnstənt ˈɪnstəgeɪt, ˈɪnstɪgeɪt ˈɪnstɪŋkt ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv ɪnˈtækt ɪnˈtegrəti, ɪnˈtegrɪti ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəl, ˌɪntɪˈlektʃuəl ˌɪntəlektʃuəl. ˌɪntəlektʃuəl ˈprɒpəti ɪnˈtensəti, ɪnˈtensɪti
interfere
24
v
ˌɪntəˈfɪə
interrupt
63
v
ˌɪntəˈrʌpt
Sorry to interrupt, but I need to ask you to come downstairs.
intrigued
164
adj
He was intrigued by her reaction.
introverted
148
adj
intuition intuitively
13 59
n adv
investigative
62
adj
ɪn'triːɡd ˈɪntrəvɜ:təd, 'ɪntrə:vɜ:tɪd ɪntjuˈɪʃən ɪnˈtjuːətɪvli, ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪvli ɪnˈvestəgətɪv, ɪnˈvestɪgətɪv ɪnˈvestmənt
inspirational
intellectual property intensity
investment
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Jones proved an inspirational figure in Welsh rugby. We need someone who can inspire the team They've installed the new computer network at last. He made a mistake in this instance. The women took an instant dislike to one another. Charles instigated a programme of reforms. Animals have a natural instinct for survival. She had a mother’s instinctive love. Her reputation survived intact. He is a man of great moral integrity. Mark’s very intellectual. They reaffirm the importance of recognising intellectual property rights. He spoke with great intensity. My daughter-in-law said that I was interfering, but I was only trying to help.
Jenny is quite introverted and doesn’t enjoy parties. Intuition told her it was unwise to argue. He knew what to do intuitively. He's a well-known investigative journalist. We plan to buy some property as an investment.
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Pronunciation ɪnˈvɪzəbəl, ɪnˈvɪzɪbəl ˈaɪən ˌɪrɪˈpleɪsəbəl
irreversible
100
adj
ˌɪrɪˈvɜːsəbəl, ˌɪrɪˈvɜːsɪbəl
isolated
104
adj
ˈaɪsəleɪtəd, ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd
Example Sentence The plane is meant to be invisible to radar. The driveway had large iron gates at the end of it. Works of art were lost, many of them irreplaceable. Fossil fuels have caused irreversible damage to the environment. Young mothers often feel isolated.
issue
166
n
ˈɪʃuː
The key issue is whether workers should be given a pay rise. The hotel room had an en-suite jacuzzi. The concert should satisfy even the most jaded critic. Jazz up your everyday meals with our new range of seasonings. She loves going jogging. You should never judge a person by their looks, Inside she was a jumble of emotions. He's a technology junkie. The killers will be brought to justice.
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jacuzzi jaded
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n adj
dʒəˈkuːzi ˈdʒeɪdəd, ˈdʒeɪdɪd
jazz up
61
phr v
dʒæz ʌp
jogging judge jumble junkie justice
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n v n n n
justifiable
63
adj
kayak keep on
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ˈdʒɒgɪŋ dʒʌdʒ ˈdʒʌmbəl ˈdʒʌŋki ˈdʒʌstəs dʒʌstəˈfaɪəbəl, dʒʌstɪˈfaɪəbəl ˈkaɪæk kiːp ɑn
Are these experiments morally justifiable? In some parts of Canada people go to work by kayak You just have to keep on trying. It's difficult to keep track of all the new discoveries in genetics.
keep track
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n phrase
kiːp træk
keep up with
156
phr v
kiːp ʌp wɪð
Jack's having trouble keeping up with the rest of the class.
ketchup
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n
ˈketʃəp
There was a bottle of tomato ketchup on the table.
kidnap
81
v
ˈkɪdnæp
Police appealed for witnesses after a woman was kidnapped.
kill off
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phr v
kɪl ɒf
These figures kill off any hope that the economy is poised for recovery.
kinaesthetic
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adj
ˈkɪniːsˈθetɪk, There are many kinaesthetic learners. ˈkɪnɪsˈθetɪk, ˈkɪnəsˈθetɪk
kindergarten
172
n
ˈkɪndəgɑːtn
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My daughter goes to kindergarten now.
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Pronunciation kɪt ˈnɒlɪdʒəbəl ˈleɪbəl ˈleɪbə læk
landmark
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n
ˈlændmɑːk
lapse
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n
læps
largely latent latest laud
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adv adj adj v
ˈlɑːdʒli ˈleɪtənt ˈleɪtəst, ˈleɪtɪst lɔːd
launch
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v
lɔːntʃ
lawn lead
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n n
lɔːn led
lead to
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phr v
liːd tuː
leaflet
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n
ˈliːflət, ˈliːflɪt
leak
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n
liːk
learning curve
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n
lɜːnɪŋ kɜːv
leeway
39
n
ˈliːweɪ
legalise
82
v
ˈliːgəlaɪz
n phr v n adj n
ˈledʒənd let ɪt slɪp ˈlaɪbəl ˈlɪbərəl laɪˈbreəriən
legend let something slip libel liberal librarian
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Example Sentence He bought a hands-free kit for his mobile phone. Graham's very knowledgeable about wines. The newspapers had unjustly labelled him a troublemaker. The garage charges £30 an hour for labour. We are suffering from a lack of sleep. One of Belfast's most famous landmarks, the Grosvenor Hall, has been demolished. He had a complete memory lapse and couldn't remember my name. The state of Nevada is largely desert. The virus remains latent in the body for many years. His latest film is one of the funniest he's ever made. He lauded their charity work. The organisation has launched a campaign to raise £150,000. I spent all morning mowing the lawn. The lead from the church roof was stolen. Alan Turing's work led to the development of modern computers. Students were handing out election leaflets at the station. It became evident from the leaks that something important was going on. Everyone in the company as been through a very steep learning curve. The government does not have much leeway in foreign policy. Legislation to legalise casino gambling could be introduced in Congress next fall. Roger Federer is a legend in his own lifetime. He let it slip that they were planning to get married. He sued the newspaper for libel. I had quite liberal parents. The librarian helped me find the books I needed.
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Pronunciation laɪf ən səʊl laɪfgɑːd ˈlaɪtweɪt ˈlaɪklihʊd
adv
ˈlaɪk-waɪz
look down on
156
phr v
lʊk daʊn ɒn
look in on
156
phr v
lʊk ɪn ɒn
look up look up
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phr v phr v
lʊk ʌp lʊk ʌp
loose cannon
148
n
luːs ˈkænən
50
n
ˈlɒtəri
phr v
laʊndʒ əˈraʊnd
Example Sentence She is the life and soul of the party. John has been a lifeguard for several years. He wore a lightweight jacket. There was very little likelihood of her getting the job. The meat was delicious Likewise, the eggplant was excellent. Tad loves being in the limelight. It's a good little car but it has its limitations. They lingered over coffee and missed the last bus. English is the lingua franca in many countries. He was a brilliant linguist. The name of the cheese is Dolcelatte, literally meaning 'sweet milk'. He has a lot of livestock on his farm. Most of the movie was shot on location in Africa. He tried to think logically. Five or six teenagers were loitering in front of the newsagent's. Mr Garcia looks down on anyone who hasn’t had a college education. I promised to look in on Dad and see if he's feeling any better. Look up the word in your dictionary. Now summer's here things are looking up! Don’t send John to the meeting because he's a bit of a loose cannon. Do you really think winning the lottery would make you happy? James does nothing but lounge around the apartment.
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n
ˌləʊ-ˈɪŋkʌm
There are many low-income families in this part of the town.
lumber
9
v
ˈlʌmbə
lump
8
v
lʌmp
Headword life and soul lifeguard lightweight likelihood likewise
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limelight limitation linger lingua franca linguist
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n n v n n
ˈlaɪmlaɪt ˌlɪməˈteɪʃən, ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən ˈlɪŋgə ˌlɪŋgwə ˈfræŋkə ˈlɪŋgwəst, ˈlɪŋgwɪst
literally
104
adv
ˈlɪtərəli
livestock location logically
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n n adv
ˈlaɪvstɒk ləʊˈkeɪʃən ˈlɒdzəkli, ˈlɒdzɪkli
v
ˈlɔɪtə
loiter
lottery lounge around low-income
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A career was less easy once I was lumbered with a husband and children. I got lumped with looking after my younger sister.
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Pronunciation lʌʃ ˈmædʒɪkəl ˈmeɪdn neɪm
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n phrase
meɪk ə breɪk fə
make a killing
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n phrase
meɪk ə ˈkɪlɪŋ
make a name
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n phrase
meɪk eɪ neɪm
make up
6
phr v
Headword lush magical maiden name make a break for
maladministration
36
n
malfunction malleable mania mansion
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n adj n n
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adv
42
adj
meɪk ʌp ˌmælədmɪnəˈstreɪʃən, ˌmælədmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən mælfʌŋkʃən ˈmæliəbəl ˈmeɪnia ˈmænʃən ˈmɑːdʒənəl-I, ˈmɑːdʒɪnəli məˈriːn
marginally marine mark
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v
mɑːk
massage massive master
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n adj v
ˈmæsaːʒ ˈmæsɪv ˈmɑːstə
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adj
məˈtʃʊə
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v
medication
70
n
mediocrity medium melancholic melt memoir
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miˈændə ˌmedəˈkeɪʃən, ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən ˌmiːdiˈɒkrəti, ˌmiːdiˈɒkrɪti ˈmiːdiəm ˌmelənˈkɒlɪk melt ˈmemwɑː
mature meander
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Example Sentence The fields were lush with grass and flowers. The magical spirit changed him into the sun. I'm Mrs Mary Smith, but my maiden name is Mary Black. As soon as the guard's back was turned, they made a break for the door. He made a killing on the stock exchange. He made a name for himself as a conductor of the Berlin Orchestra. Nick made up a song about them. He accused the local authority of maladministration. There was a malfunction in one of the engines. Steel is a malleable metal. Keep-fit mania has hit some of the girls in the office. They lived in a beautiful country mansion. The new system is only marginally more efficient than the old one. There is an enormous variety of marine life in this area. Carter's 90th birthday will be marked with a large party at the Savoy. Massage helps ease the pain. My phone bill was massive last month. I never quite mastered the art of walking in high heels. We’re mature enough to disagree on this issue but still respect each other. We meandered through the ancient streets. He's on medication for high blood pressure. Mediocrity is something I can’t stand. Advertising is a powerful medium. It was a melancholic sound. It was warmer now, and the snow was beginning to melt. Lady Thatcher had just published her memoirs.
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memorable
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adj
mentor merchant merge mess around meticulous metropolis
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n n v phr v adj n
milestone
96
n
military
62
adj
mill
64
n
millennium
76
n
minimal miniscule mint misprint mission misuse
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adj adj n n n n
mobster
116
n
modest mogul mollycoddle monkish
16 68 86 14
adj n v adj
mood-enhancing
68
adj
moped
40
n
mortality
14
n
motivate
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v
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Example Sentence We want to make this a truly memorable day for the ˈmemərəbəl children. ˈmentɔː Each new recruit was given a mentor. ˈmɜːtʃənt He was the son of a wealthy merchant. mɜːdʒ The company plans to merge its subsidiaries in the US. mes əˈraʊnd He spent his vacation messing around on the farm. məˈtɪkjələs, mɪˈtɪkjələs He kept meticulous accounts. məˈtrɒpələs The city has become a huge, bustling metropolis. The treatment of diabetes reached a significant milestone in ˈmaɪlstəʊn the 1970s. The United States is prepared to use military force to achieve ˈmɪlətəri, ˈmɪlɪtəri its aims. mɪl The story is set a Victorian cotton mill. As the end of the second millennium approaches, mankind is mɪˈleniəm in a different mood. ˈmɪnəməl, ˈmɪnɪməl The storm caused only minimal damage. ˈmɪnəskjʊːl Her office is miniscule. mɪnt There was a bowl of mints on the table. ˈmɪs-prɪnt There were several misprints in the book. ˈmɪʃən Her mission was to help as many people as possible. ˌmɪsˈjuːs The system is designed to prevent credit card misuse. Secret negotiations are under way with jailed mobsters to ˈmɒbstə bring him down. ˈmɒdəst, ˈmɒdɪst It was a modest house with a small garden. ˈməʊgəl He is a business mogul. ˈmɒliˌkɒdl He had been mollycoddled as a young boy. ˈmʌŋkɪʃ I'm this monkish recluse. They used mood-enhancing music in the shop to encourage muːd-ɪnˈhaːnsɪŋ people to buy. While walking the rest of the way, you are run over by kids ˈməʊped on mopeds. My mother’s death forced me to face the fact of my own mɔːˈtæləti, mɔːˈtælɪti mortality . ˈməʊtəveɪt Was he motivated solely by his desire for power? Pronunciation
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Pronunciation ˈmɒtəʊ
mouthpiece
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n
ˈmaʊθpiːs
moving mow mull over multi-tasking mundane murmur mutual mystical
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adj v phr v adj adj v adj adj
ˈmuːvɪŋ məʊ mʌl ˈəʊvə ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ mʌndeɪn ˈmɜːmə ˈmjuːtʃuəl ˈmɪstɪkəl
myth
59
n
mɪθ
naked eye
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n phrase
ˈneɪkəd, ˈneɪkɪd aɪ
name after nappy narrow down
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phr v n phr v
Example Sentence "Be prepared" is the motto of the Boy Scouts. The newspaper was the mouthpiece of the National Democratic Party. Bayman's book about illness is deeply moving. It's time to mow the lawn again. We mulled over the candidates and finally chose one. He is a multi-tasking genius. Initially, the work was pretty mundane. The girl murmured something polite, and smiled Mutual respect is necessary for any partnership to work. Their music had both spiritual and mystical powers. The first myth about motherhood is that new mothers instantly fall in love with their babies. It's just possible to see the planet with the naked eye on a clear night. He was named after his father. Excuse me while I change the baby's nappy. The police have narrowed down their list of suspects.
navigate
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v
neɪm ˈɑftə ˈnæpi ˈnærəʊ daʊn ˈnærəʊ-ˈmaɪndəd, ˈmaɪndɪd ˈnævəgeɪt, ˈnævɪgeɪt
necessitate
75
v
nəˈsesəteɪt, nɪˈsesəteɪt
Lack of money necessitated a change of plan.
negotiate neurotic
38 12
v adj
nɪˈgəʊʃieɪt njʊˈrɒtɪk
The government refuses to negotiate with terrorists. He seemed a neurotic, self-obsessed man.
nevertheless
25
adv
ˌnevəðˈles
What you said was true. It was, nevertheless a little unkind. We had nicknames for all the teachers. My mother is a nit-picker. She finds something wrong with everything I do. My first task was to acquire some reliable information about the nomads. I nominate John to represent us at the meeting. What you said was complete nonsense.
narrow-minded
166
adj
nickname
8
n
ˈnɪkneɪm
nit-picker
12
n
ˌnɪtˈpɪkə, -ər
nomad
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n
ˈnəʊmæd
nominate nonsense
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v n
ˈnɒməneɪt, ˈnɒmɪneɪt ˈnɒnsəns
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His attitude is narrow-minded and insensitive. I'll drive, you take the map and navigate.
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norm
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n
nɔːm
nostalgic
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adj
nɒˈstældʒɪk
Nostradamus novel numerous nursery rhyme
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n adj adj n
ˌnɒstrəˈdaːməs ˈnɒvəl ˈnjuːmərəs ˈnɜːsəri raɪm
nurture
28
v
ˈnɜːtʃə
obligatory
57
adj
əˈblɪgətəri
obsession
116
n
əbˈseʃən
obsessive obstinate occupy odour
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adj adj v n
əbˈsesɪv ˈɒbstənət, ɒbstɪnət ˈɒkjəpaɪ, ˈɒkʊəpaɪ ˈəʊdə
off balance
153
adj
ɒf ˈbæləns
off course
153
off the pace
153
offbeat offend offset old hand
104 106 47 13
prepositional phrase prepositional phrase adj v v n
onlooker
104
n
open-minded ophthalmologist
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adj n
Example Sentence Short term contracts are now the norm with some big companies. Seeing those old school photographs has made me feel quite nostalgic. What a novel idea! Numerous attempts have been made to hide the truth. The children sang nursery rhymes. From when I was very young, my father had nurtured a love of art in me. It is obligatory for companies to provide details of their industrial processes. The current obsession with exam results is actually harming children's education. I try to stay fit, but I’m not obsessive about it. He was the most obstinate man I’ve ever met. Family photos occupied almost the entire wall. There were obnoxious odours from the factory. The sudden movement of the ship knocked them both off balance.
ɒf kɔːs
The ship was blown off course.
ɒf ðə peɪs
I was off the pace and decided to retire from the race.
ˌɒfˈbiːt əˈfend ˈɒfset, ɒfˈset əʊld hænd
She's a little offbeat, but she's a wonderful actress. His remarks deeply offended many Scottish people. He was able to offset his travel expenses against tax. He's an old hand at the job. A crowd of onlookers had gathered at the scene of the accident.
ˈɒnˈlʊkə ˌəʊpən ˈmaɪndəd, ˈmaɪndɪd ˌɒpθælˈmɒlədʒɪst
She’s quite open-minded about what job she wants to do.
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Part of Page speech
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n v
Pronunciation əˈpɪnjəneɪtɪd, əˈpɪnjəneɪtəd ˌɒptəmɪstɪkli, ˌɒptɪmɪstɪkli ˈɔːtʃəd ˈɔːkəstreɪt, ˈɔːkɪstreɪt
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ɔːˈdiːl
She then had to go through the ordeal of giving evidence.
n adj n n v adj v adv n phrase n adj adj n adj
ˈɔːgən ɔːˈgænɪk ˌɒrɪˈgɑːmi ˈɒrədʒən, ˈɒrɪdʒən əˈrɪdʒəneɪt, əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt ɔːˈneɪt ˈɒstrəsaɪz ˈʌðəwaɪz aʊt əv breθ ˈaʊtkʌm ˌaʊtˈdeɪtɪd, ˌaʊtˈdeɪtəd aʊtˈlændɪʃ ˈaʊtlʊk aʊt əv deɪt
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adj
93
adv
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I found him very arrogant and opinionated. He optimistically applied for the job although he didn’t have the right qualifications. They used to play in the cherry orchard. The riots were orchestrated by anti-government forces.
outset
92
n
ˈaʊtset
outweigh
71
aʊtˈweɪ
She used to play the church organ every Sunday. The shop sells organic food. She made an origami swan for the table decoration. The tradition has its origins in the Middle Ages. A lot of our medicines originate from tropical plants. On the wall was an ornate gold mirror. He was ostracised by the other students. You'll have to go now, otherwise you'll miss your bus. Andrew hurried in, slightly out of breath. It was impossible to predict the outcome of the election. His writing style is now boring and outdated. Her story seemed so outlandish. He's got a good outlook on life. Her image was very out-of-date. It was clear from the outset that there were going to be problems. The benefits of the scheme outweigh the disadvantages.
over the hill
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ˈəʊvə ðə hɪl
Kathleen thinks she's over the hill, but she's only 32.
ˈəʊvə ðə muːn
I was over the moon when I won the championship.
ˈəʊvə ðə tɒp ˌəʊvəæmˈbɪʃəs ˌəʊvədʒɔɪd ˌəʊvəˈpɒpjələɪtəd, ˌəʊvəˈpɒpʊləɪtəd
He was a bit over-the-top last night. The over-ambitious health reform program failed. He was overjoyed to see his mother again.
over the moon
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over the top over-ambitious overjoyed
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v prepositional phrase prepositional phrase adj adj adj
overpopulated
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adj
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Most of our cities are overpopulated
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overrated
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adj
ˌəʊvəˈreɪtəd, ˌəʊvəˈreɪtɪd The new film was vastly overrated.
overrun
104
v
ˌəʊvəˈrʌn
47
v
ˌəʊvəˈʃædəʊ
adj
ˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋ
59
n
aʊl
124
n
peɪsəs
packed paddle pain in the neck
68 80 13
adj v n phrase
pækt ˈpædl peɪn ɪn ðə nek
The final speaker overran by at least half and hour. Her interest in politics began to overshadow her desire to be a poet. She felt an overwhelming desire to hit him. The owls are often seen outside the barn first thing in the morning. The contestants were put through their paces in different environments. The island was packed with tourists. I desperately tried to paddle for the shore. Joshua is a pain in the neck.
palace
97
n
ˈpæləs, ˈpælɪs
Thousands of tourists visit Buckingham Palace every year.
n n adv
It tasted very strange, at least to my untrained palate. She did a parachute jump for charity. She was relieved but paradoxically slightly annoyed, too.
overshadow overwhelming owl paces
palate parachute paradoxically
112
125 82 14
partisan passing passion
166 74 10
adj adj n
ˈpælət, ˈpælɪt ˈpærəsuːt ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkli pɑːˈtɪsəpənt, pɑːˈtɪsɪpənt $ pɑ: rˌpaːtəˈzæn ˈpɑːsɪŋ ˈpæʃən
patent
109
n
ˈpeɪtənt
He applied for a patent for a new method of removing paint.
pattern
68
n
ˈpætən
pavement
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n
ˈpeɪvmənt
phr v n n adj
peɪ ɒf pɪːk ˈpiːnʌt pɪˈkjuːliə
n
pəˈdestriən, pɪˈdestriən
Weather patterns have changed in recent years. A small group of journalists waited on the pavement outside her house. All his hard work finally paid off. Most athletes reach their peak in their mid 20s.E218 The hotel workers get paid peanuts. There was a peculiar smell in the kitchen. The car went onto the pavement, but luckily it didn't hit any pedestrians.
participant
pay off peak peanut peculiar pedestrian
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Russia is an active participant in the negotiations British newspapers are highly partisan. He had only ever shown a passing interest in sport. Gardening was her great passion.
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Part of speech v n adj phr v
Pronunciation piːp piːv ˈpenɪləs ˈpenʃən ɒf
v
pəˈsiːv
adj n n n adj adj
pəseptɪv pəˈfɔːməns ɑːt ˈpɜːfjuːm ˈpɜːpətreɪtə ˈpɜːsənəbəl ˈpɜːsənəlaɪz pəˌsɒnəfəˈkeɪʃən, pəˌsɒnɪfəˈkeɪʃən
Example Sentence I could see her toes peeping out from under the sheet. One of his pet peeves is TV reality shows. Uncle Charlie was jobless and penniless. Many of the old ships have been pensioned off Even as a young woman she had been perceived as a future chief executive. You’re right. That’s very perceptive of you. He's very interested in performance art. She bought an extremely expensive perfume. The perpetrators were never caught. She is a very personable young woman. He has just got a personalised number plate for his car. He became the personification of the financial excess of the 1980s.
personification
97
n
persuasion
58
n
pəˈsweɪʒən
It had taken a great deal of persuasion to get him to accept.
adj n n n n phr v
pəˈtiːt ˈfeərəʊ fɪˈnɒmənən, fɪˈnɒmɪnən fəˈlɒsəfi, fɪˈlɒsəfi ˈfəʊn ˌtæpɪŋ pɪk ʌp
n
ˈpɪkˌpɒkət
adj n n n phr v n n v adj n
ˌpɪktʃəːresk pɪˈlaːtiz ˈpɪljən ˈpɪləʊ pɪn daʊn paɪn pəˈstɑːʃiəʊ, pɪˈstɑːʃiəʊ pɪtʃ ˈpɪvətəl ˈplɔːdəts, ˈplɔːd|ɪts
The window looked out onto a petite square. The Egyptian pharaohs believed they were gods. Homelessness is not a new phenomenon. Emma studies philosophy at university. Is phone-tapping ever justifiable? He picked up the letter and read it. Be careful of pickpockets when you're walking around the town centre. It was a quiet fishing village with a picturesque harbour. I went to my pilates class this morning. Tom had never ridden pillion before. I'll be asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow. They managed to pin him down until the police arrived. They walked through an ancient pine forest. I really love pistachio ice cream. Booksellers are keen to pitch for school business. The talks are pivotal to the success of the country. Her performance won plaudits from the critics.
petite pharaoh phenomenon philosophy phone tapping pick up
34 92 95 112 63 106
pickpocket
38
picturesque pilates pillion pillow pin down pine pistachio pitch pivotal plaudits
32 84 116 70 50 95 125 41 101 47
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Pronunciation
Example Sentence
playwright
15
n
ˈpleɪraɪt
Shakespeare is probably the most famous British playwright.
plaza
34
n
ˈplaːzə
plinth
104
n
plɪnθ
plummet plunge
73 32
v v
ˈplʌmət, ˈplʌmɪt plʌndʒ
poignant
104
adj
ˈpɔːnjənt
point point out pointless
68 106 20
v phr v adj
pɔɪnt pɔɪnt aʊt ˈpɔɪntləs
The hotel was in the central plaza. Members of the public stood on the plinth for an hour at a time. Profits plummeted from £49 million to £11 million. He stripped off and plunged into the sea. The statue is a poignant reminder of our nation's great sacrifices. All the evidence pointed towards Blake as the murderer. He was always very keen to point out my mistakes. I think it would be pointless to discuss this issue again.
adj
ˈpəʊki
The whole family was crammed into two poky little rooms. Polls indicate that education is the top issue with voters. The polluter should pay for the cost of the clean-up. There is a lot of air pollution in the city. She was poring over a book. She had a small portable TV in the bedroom. Do you have any children's portions? The film is an excellent portrait of working life in America. The President likes to portray himself as a friend of working people. We posed for photographs. The house has been in the family’s possession since the 1500s. A team of volunteers was putting up posters This priceless work of art must be kept for posterity.
poky
35
poll polluter pollution pore over portable portion portrait
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n n n phr v adj n n
pəul pəˈluːtə pəˈluːʃən pɔː ˈəʊvə ˈpɔːtəbəl ˈpɔːʃən ˈpɔːtrət, ˈpɔːtrɪt
portray
119
v
pɔːˈtreɪ
pose
14
v
pəʊz
possession
17
n
pə'zeʃən
44 121
n n
ˈpəʊstə pɒˈsterəti, pɒˈsterɪti pəʊst-'ɡrædʒuət, 'ɡrædʒuɪt pəˈtenʃəl ˈpɒtəri ˈpɒvəti ˈpaʊəfəl
poster posterity post-graduate potential pottery poverty powerful
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adj
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n n n adj
He's now doing post-graduate work in the States. The company certainly has potential for growth. She chose to do a pottery class. Millions of elderly people live in poverty. He's most powerful man in the country.
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Part of Page speech
Example Sentence We need to look at the practicalities of everyday life for someone in a wheelchair. Alexander has been preaching patience. We cannot afford to waste precious time. I had the same preconceptions about life in South Africa that many people have. She went to the office to explain her predicament. There is a predominance of boys in the class.
practicality
12
n
preach precious
94 29
v adj
Pronunciation ˌpræktɪˈkæləti, ˌpræktɪˈkælɪti priːtʃ ˈpreʃəs
preconception
23
n
ˌpriːkənˈsepʃən
predicament predominance
50 72
n n
prɪˈdɪkəmənt prɪˈdɒmənəns
prejudiced
12
adj
ˈpredʒədəst, ˈpredʒʊdəst Some officers were racially prejudiced .
premiere
119
n
ˈpremieə
preoccupation
104
n
priːˌɒkjəˈpeɪʃən
presence
14
n
ˈprezəns
Rossini's work had its premiere at the Paris Opera. The management's preoccupation with costs and profits resulted in a drop in quality and customer service. He is a man of great presence.
preserve
62
v
prɪˈzɜːv
It is the responsibility of the police to preserve the peace.
adj v v
preˈstɪdʒəs prɪˈzjuːm prɪˈtend
He won a prestigious literary award. Their nephew was missing, presumed dead. Let's pretend we're on the moon. Educating new drivers is important for the prevention of accidents. Jane Goodall is a primatologist. Schools try to teach children a set of principles.
prestigious presume pretend
124 80 65
prevention
47
n
prɪˈvenʃən
20 101
n n
praɪməˈtɒlədʒist ˈprɪnsəpəl
prioritise
82
v
praɪˈɒrətaɪz, praɪˈɒrɪtaɪz You need to prioritise your tasks.
privation
116
n
praɪˈveɪʃən
privet
95
n
ˈprɪvət, ˈprɪvɪt
privilege
21
n
ˈprɪvɪlɪdʒ, ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ
151 75 53
n n n
prəˈbeɪʃən prəˈsiːdʒə prəˈsiːdɪŋz
primatologist principle
probation procedure proceedings
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The President realised that there would be sacrifices and certain privations. There was a neat privet hedge between the two houses. He had the great privilege to represent his country in the championships. He pleaded guilty and was placed on probation. What's the procedure for applying for a visa? He has begun divorce proceedings.
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prodigy professional
29 28
n adj
Pronunciation prəˈkræstəneɪt, prəˈkræstɪneɪt ˈprɒdɪdʒi prəˈfeʃənəl
profound
21
adj
prəˈfaʊnd
profusion
77
n
prəˈfjʊːʒən
prolific promote prompt prone to proof propel proponent
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adj v v adj n v n
prəˈlɪfɪk preˈməʊt ptɒmpt prəʊn pruːf prəˈpel prəˈpəʊnənt
22
n
prəˈpəʊzəl
174
n
prəʊz
n adj adj
ˌprɒsɪkjuːʃən prəˌspektɪv ˈptɒspərəs
151
n
prəˈtestə
Prozac
92
n
ˈprəʊzæk
psychologist
12
n
procrastinate
proposal prose prosecution prospective prosperous protester
publicity punk purely purify pursue pushed for time
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v
n n adv v v n phrase
saɪˈkɒlədʒəst, saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst pʌˈblɪsəti, pʌˈblɪsɪti pʌŋk ˈpʊəːi ˈpjʊərəfaɪ, ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ pəˈsjuː pʊʃt fə taɪm
Example Sentence People often procrastinate when it comes to paperwork. Mozart was a musical prodigy. It is essential to get good professional advice. Tolstoy's experiences of war had a profound effect on his work. The house was overflowing with a profusion of strange ornaments. We are prolific polluters of the planet. She's in London to promote her new book. What prompted you to buy that suit? Kids are all prone to eat junk food. Do you have proof that his man stole your bag? The film propelled her to stardom. Dr George is one of the leading proponents of this view. The committee put forward a proposal to reduce the time limit. Poets seem to write more easily about love than prose writers. Mr Jones is the chief witness for the prosecution. He said that he had a prospective buyer for the boat. They are prosperous landowners. Thousands of protesters took to the streets to show their anger at the government. She was taking Prozac to help her deal with the situation. Mr Tyler is a clinical psychologist. It's important to gain good publicity for the school. He was around in the punk era. It happened purely by chance. Chemicals are used to purify water. She plans to pursue a career in politics. He was pushed for time so couldn’t stay to help her.
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Pronunciation
put down to
106
phr v
pʊt daʊn tə
put up with puzzle quaint
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phr v n adj
pʊt ʌp wɪð ˈpʌzəl kweɪnt
9
v
ˈkwɒntəfaɪ, ˈkwɒntɪfaɪ
query
123
n
ˈkwɪəri
quit
156
v
kwɪt
radical rampage ramshackle random rant rashly rave ravenous ravine readily
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adj n adj n v adv v adj n adv
ˈrædɪkəl ræmˈpeɪdʒ ˈræmʃækəl ˈrændəm rænt ræʃli reɪv ˈrævənəs rəˈviːn ˈredəli, ˈredɪli
realistic
77
adj
rɪəˈlɪstɪk
rebellious
12
adj
rɪˈbeljəs
rebuke
34
v
rɪˈbjuːk
recall
24
v
rɪˈkɔːl
recharge
12
v
ritʃɑdʒ
recipe recluse
60 14
n n
ˈresəpi, ˈresɪpi rɪˈkluːs
recollection
80
n
ˌrekəˈlekʃən
9
v
rɪˈkruːt
quantify
recruit
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Example Sentence I was having difficulty reading, which I put down to poor light. She put up with his violent temper. He thought he had solved the puzzle. We stayed in a quaint little village. The damage caused to the tourist industry is difficult to quantify. Staff are always available to answer your queries. The majority of smokers say they would like to quit the habit. He has put forward some radical ideas. Rioters went on the rampage through the town, They lived in a ramshackle old cottage. The gang picked their victims at random. She was ranting about the unfairness of it all. I rashly agreed to look after the children. Now I understand why travellers rave about Lapland. He was ravenous when he finally got home. He fell down a ravine. Jack readily agreed to help. The programme gave a realistic portrayal of life in Victorian Britain. He’s always had a rebellious streak (a tendency to rebel ) . Members of the jury were sharply rebuked for speaking to the press. You don’t happen to recall his name, do you? I’m going to spend a week in the mountains to recharge my batteries. Can you give me that recipe for tomato soup? She became a recluse after her two sons were murdered. My earliest recollections are of my mother bending over my cot. We're having difficulty recruiting enough qualified staff.
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redundant
82
adj
reef reflect
42 92
n v
refuge
81
n
reggae regret
34 21
n n
regurgitate
22
v
rehydrated
117
reject rejuvenate relate release relinquish relish relocate reluctantly remains remission remote remote control
adj
rɪˌhaiˈdreɪtəd
They lived on rehydrated packet foods during the expedition.
68 85
v v
rɪˈdʒekt rɪˈdʒuːvəneɪt
71
v
rɪˈleɪt
n v v v adv n n adj
rɪˈliːs rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ ˈrelɪʃ ˌriːləʊˈkeɪt rɪˈlʌktəntli rɪˈmeɪnz rɪˈmɪʃən rɪˈməʊt
Sarah rejected her brother's offer of help. I came back from holiday feeling rejuvenated. The charges of fraud relate to events that took place over ten years ago. Simon has obtained early release from prison. No one wants to relinquish power once they have it. I don’t relish the thought of you walking home alone. A lot of firms are relocating to the North of England. Reluctantly, he agreed. On the table were the remains of the evening meal. The cancer has gone into remission. He lived in a remote border town.
n
rɪˈməʊt kənˈtrəʊl
Her husband insisted on have the remote control all the time.
v adj v
ˈrenəveɪt rɪˈnaʊnd ˌreprɪˈzent ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən, ˌrepjʊˈteɪʃən ˈreskjuː ˈrezəvwaː ˈrezədənt, ˈrezɪdənt
The hotel has been renovated and redecorated. He's a renowned public speaker. He hated school and everything it represented.
44 76 100 106 58 80 154 117 92
renovate renowned represent
39 120 92
reputation
8
n
65 85 10
v n n
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Example Sentence Seventy factory workers were made redundant in the rɪˈdʌndənt resulting cuts. riːf The went to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. rɪˈflekt He had time to reflect on his successes and failures. During the frequent air raids, people took refuge in their ˈrefjuːdʒ cellars. ˈregeɪ Bob Marley introduced reggae to the world. rɪˈgret I have no regrets about leaving. She tried to get students to think critically, not just rɪˈgɜːdʒɪteɪt, rɪˈgɜːdʒəteɪt regurgitate facts. Pronunciation
Judge Kelso has a reputation for being strict but fair. Survivors of the crash were rescued by helicopter. There was a large reservoir near the airport. We are talking to the residents of Westville.
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Headword resin resist resolve resource resourceful respectively result in retreat
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Part of speech n v v n adj adv phr v
Pronunciation ˈrezən, ˈrezɪn rɪˈzɪst rɪˈzɒlv rɪˈzɔːs, - rɪˈsɔːs rɪˈzɔːsfəl, rɪˈsɔːsfəl rɪˈspektɪvli rɪˈzʌlt ɪn
Example Sentence The insect was encased in resin. I just can’t resist chocolate. The crisis was resolved by negotiations. Only limited resources are available to the police. She is a woman who is energetic and resourceful. The cups and saucers cost £5 and £3 respectively. The accident resulted in the death of two passengers.
n
rɪˈtriːt
She went to a spa retreat for her holiday so she could relax.
retro reunite reveal reveller revenue
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adj v v n n
ˈretrəʊ ˌrɪːjuːˈnaɪt rɪˈviːl ˈrevələ ˈrevənjuː, ˈrevɪnjuː
reverse
100
n
rɪˈvɜːs
68 49 29 29
adj adj n adj
ˌrevəˈluːʃənəri rɪˈtɒrɪkəl ˈrɪðəm rɪˈdɪkjələs, rɪˈdɪkjʊləs
rigorous
108
adj
ˈrɪgərəs
ripen risk-averse rival rocket
34 86 169 73
v adj n v
ˈraɪpən rɪsk-əˈvɜːs ˈraɪvəl ˈrɒkət, ˈrɒkɪt
Everything is retro 1970's fashion at the moment. The band will reunite for a US tour. He revealed that he had been to prison twice before. The revellers danced noisily in the streets. Strikes have cost £20 million in lost revenues. US video recorders cannot play European tapes, and the same applies in reverse. The new cancer drug is a revolutionary breakthrough. He used a lot of rhetorical questions in his presentation. Drums are basic to African rhythm. I'd look ridiculous in a dress like that. It should be robust enough to stand up to the most rigorous testing from the appraisal panel. The ripened apples had fallen to the ground. Shareholders are more risk averse than they used to be. The rival company launched a similar product. Interest rates rocketed last month.
rollerblades
84
n
ˈrəʊləbleɪdz
He put his rollerblades on and skated along the promenade.
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n
ˈrəʊmæns, rəʊˈmæns
n phrase
lɜːn ðə rəʊps
n
ˈrɒtn ˈæpəl
adj
rʌf
revolutionary rhetorical rhythm ridiculous
romance rope rotten apple rough
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Hemingway's romance with his nurse inspired him to write 'A Farewell to Arms'. I spent the first month just learning the ropes. Oliver was the rotten apple - people started arguing when he arrived. Gangs practise a kind of rough justice on their members.
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Headword row rude rug
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Part of speech n adj n
Pronunciation raʊ ruːd rʌg
adj
ˌrʌn-ˈdaʊn
run-down
32
sabbatical
108
n
səˈbætɪkəl
97
n
sæp
sarcasm
154
n
ˈsaːkæzəm
sardine scandal scar scary scatter scenic scheduled
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n n n adj v adj adj
ˌsaːdiːn ˈskændl ska ˈskeəri ˈskætə ˈsiːnɪk ˈʃedjuːld
sap
scoop
62
n
skuːp
scope
109
n
skəʊp
score scrabble scrap screech sculptor seal seasonal secluded security segment selfish senility sensation
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skɔː ˈskræbəl skræp skriːtʃ ˈskʌlptə siːl ˈsiːzənəl sɪˈkluːdəd, sɪˈkluːdɪd sɪˈkjʊərəti, sɪˈkjʊərɪti ˈsegmənt ˈselfɪʃ səˈnɪlɪti, sɪˈnɪlɪti senˈseɪʃən
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Example Sentence He had just had a row with his wife. I didn’t mean to be rude, but I had to leave early. The floor was covered by two beautiful patterned rugs. Something needs to be done about the run-down inner city area. Dr Watson's away on sabbatical. By this stage the sap in the vine will have withdrawn into the roots. Good of you to arrive on time,' George said, with heavy sarcasm. He had sardines on toast for supper. He has been at the centre of a political scandal. He had a long, curved scar on his right cheek. The boss is both scary and funny. The flowers fell and scattered on the ground. This is a region of scenic beauty. Prices include scheduled flights from Heathrow. He managed to get the scoop of the year when he broke the news. Let us extend the scope of the study to examine more factors. He has scored 12 goals so far this season. She was scrabbling around, searching for the door. He wrote his address on a scrap of paper. A van screeched onto the road in front of me. Henry Moore is a famous sculptor. The window was sealed shut. There are a lot of seasonal jobs in the tourist industry. We sunbathed on a small secluded beach. Parenting is about giving your child security and love. There were some stunning action segments in the movie. How can you be so selfish? His senility is becoming more of a problem. He is the latest pop sensation from England.
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Headword sensual sentence sentimental sequence serene set in her ways set up shabby shape
Part of Page speech 112 adj 52 n 17 100 104 13 106 32 28
n adj v phrase phr v adj
Pronunciation ˈsenʃuəl ˈsentəns ˌsentəˈmentl, ˌsentɪˈmentl ˈsiːkwəns səˈriːn, sɪˈriːn set ɪn hə weɪz set ʌp ˈʃæbi
v
ʃeɪp
adj
sharply shatter shocking shoplifter short cut shortlist shovel shun shutter sign
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adv v adj n n n n v n n
ˈʃɑːpli ˈʃætə ˈʃɒkɪŋ ˈʃɒpˌlɪftə ʃɔːt kʌt ˈʃɔːtlɪst ˈʃʌvəl ʃʌn ˈʃʌtə saɪn
significant
58
adj
sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt
119 97
adv n
sɪgˈnɪfɪkəntli ˈsaɪnpəʊst
72
adv
ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli
sincere skyscraper slant slap
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adj n n v
sɪnˈsɪə ˈskaɪˌskreɪpə slaːnt slæp
sledge
112
n
sledʒ
slide
112
n
slaɪd
significantly signpost simultaneously
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Example Sentence There is something sensual about eating really good food. She received an eight-year prison sentence. He wasn't the sort of person who kept things for sentimental reasons. The questions should be asked in a logical order. The child's face was serene and beautiful. Marc was 65 and very set in his ways. They want to set up their own import-export business. High's old jacket was old and shabby. People's political beliefs are shaped by what they see in the papers. Prices have risen sharply over the last few months. The plate hit the floor, and shattered into tiny bits. The anger in his face was shocking Shoplifters will be prosecuted. Carlos decided to take a short cut home. Davies was on the shortlist for the Booker Prize She picked up the shovel and began to dig. She was a shy woman who shunned publicity. He pressed the shutter and took the photo. A red morning sky is often a sign of an impending storm. Please inform us if there are any significant changes in your plans. Delia's work has been significantly better this year. Just follow the signposts to the city centre. The opera will be broadcast simultaneously on television and radio. Please accept my sincere apologies. Dubai has the tallest skyscraper in the world. The article had an anti-union slant. Sarah slapped Aaron across the face. When it snows we get the sledges out and take them to the top of the hill. The children love playing on the slide.
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solicit
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v
səˈlɪsət, səˈlɪsɪt
solitary soothe sore sore
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adj v adj adj
ˈsɒlətəri, ˈsɒlɪtəri suːð sɔː sɔː
Example Sentence She was well-behaved for a while, but now she's slipped back to her old ways. Have you thought of a new slogan for the campaign? It is not true that sloths are lazy creatures. They walked through the slums and were shocked by the conditions in which the people lived. Children were sliding around in the snow and slush. He has extremely smelly feet. The book gives us a snapshot of life in the Middle Ages. I managed to snatch an hour's sleep on the train. He went outside for a sneaky cigarette. Stop sniffing and blow your nose. They snuffed out the candles before going to bed. The price of petrol has soared in recent weeks. The country has serious social problems. The soil here is very poor. We'll just have to soldier on without him. The governor sent two officials to Mexico City to solicit aid from the President. She went on a long, solitary walk. Lucy soothes the baby by rocking it in her arms. I had a sore throat and aching limbs Nobody likes a sore loser.
souvenir
112
n
ˌsuːvəˈnɪə, ˈsuːvənɪə
I bought a model of the Eiffel Tower as a souvenir of Paris.
spa spacious
84 35
n adj
spaː ˈspeɪʃəs
spark
47
v
spaːk
speak out
61
phr v
spiːk aʊt
specialise
46
v
109
n
ˈspeʃəlaɪz ˌspesəfəˈkeɪʃən, ˌspesɪfəˈkeɪʃən
Bath is a historic spa town. I loved the spacious living room in the new apartment. They discussed topics which sparked the children's imaginations. Five students who had spoken out against the regime were arrested. Simmons specialised in contract law. The airport building had been constructed to FAA specifications.
Headword slip back
152
Pronunciation
phr v
slɪp bæk
slogan sloth
85 59
n n
ˈsləʊgən sləʊθ
slum
1,7
n
slʌm
slush smelly snapshot snatch sneaky sniff snuff out soar social soil soldier on
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n adj n v adj v phr v v adj n phr v
slʌʃ ˈsmeli ˈsnæpʃɒt snætʃ ˈsniːki snɪf snʌf aʊt sɔː ˈsəʊʃəl sɔɪl ˈsəʊldʒə ɒn
specification
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Headword spectrum speed
Part of Page speech 166 n 151 v
Pronunciation ˈspektrəm spiːd
Example Sentence The bill drew support from across the political spectrum. I got caught speeding on the A40 yesterday. Women have often been excluded from positions of power in the public sphere. Steve's parents split up when he was four. His colleague sponsored the idea.
sphere
108
n
sfɪə
split up sponsor
44 123
phr v v
splɪt ʌp ˈspɒnsə
32
n
ˌspɒntˈniːəti, ˌspɒntˈniːɪti The spontaneity of the dancers was infectious.
spot spout
80 166
v v
spɒt spaʊt
sprawling
150
adj
ˈsprɔːlɪŋ
spread spring to mind sprinkle sprint spy squabble squeeze in squint stacked stagnate stainless steel stake stand out stand up for stand up to stateless statistics statue stem from
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spred sprɪŋ tə maɪnd ˈsprɪŋkəl sprɪnt spaɪ ˈskwɒbəl skwiːz ɪn skwɪnt stækt stæˈneɪt ˈsteɪnləs stiːl steɪk stænd aʊt stænd ʌp f stænd ʌp tə ˈsteɪtləs stəˈtɪstɪks stætʃuː stem frəm
n
ˈsteriətaɪp
adj
steriəˈtɪpɪkəl, ˌstɪər-
spontaneity
stereotype stereotypical
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I spotted a police car behind us. My father was spouting his usual nonsense. Mexico is a sprawling city of more than 20 million inhabitants. Fire quickly spread though the building. Two questions spring to mind. He added a sprinkle of chocolate to the cappuccino. Bill sprinted up the steps. She worked as a spy for the American government. They're always squabbling over money. I can squeeze you in at four o'clock. Anna squinted in the sudden bright sunlight. The stacked chairs suddenly fell over. Her career has stagnated. The bought a set of stainless steel cutlery. Ben wouldn’t score highly in the popularity stakes. That day still stands out as the greatest day in my life. It's time we stood up for our rights. He'll respect you more if you stand up to him. Millions of refugees remain stateless. The official crime statistics are higher this year. Churchill's statue stands outside the parliament building. His headaches stemmed from vision problems. She is someone who doesn’t fit the stereotype of the good mother. He is the stereotypical Californian – tall, fit, and tanned.
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Headword stick to stifle stigma
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Part of speech phr v v n
Pronunciation stɪk tə, tʊ, tuː ˈstaɪfəl ˈstɪgmə
Example Sentence Have you been sticking to your diet? Too many rules and regulations can stifle innovation. In the US, smoking carried a stigma.
stipulate
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v
ˈstɪpjəleɪt, ˈstɪpjʊleɪt
Laws stipulate the maximum interest rate banks can charge.
stir
89
v
stɜː
The crowd began to stir as they waited for the band to start.
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n adj
stɒk ˈmɑːkət, ˈmɑːkɪt ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd
They made a lot of money on the stock market. Installing the program is relatively straightforward.
stranded
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adj
ˈstrændəd, ˈstrændɪd
Air travellers were left stranded because of icy conditions.
strategy
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n
ˈstrætədʒi, ˈstrætɪdʒi
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adj adj
ˈstriːtwaɪz ˈstresfəl
9
adj
ˈstraɪkɪŋ
n phrase
strəʊk əv lʌk
In a stroke of luck, a suitable organ donor became available. We were strolling along, laughing and joking. The airline is struggling for survival. How do you think you’re going to fit all that stuff into the car? You look absolutely stunning in that dress. They went to a stylish restaurant in the West End. The report had several subheadings. All applications must be submitted by Monday.
stock market straightforward
streetwise stressful striking stroke of luck
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stroll struggle
34 84
v v
strəʊl ˈstrʌgəl
stuff
15
n
stʌf
32 104 85 9
adj adj n v
58
adv
substantial
157
adj
ˈstʌnɪŋ ˈstaɪlɪʃ ˈsʌbˌhedɪŋ səbˈmɪt ˈsʌbsəkwentli, ˈsʌbsɪkwentli səbˈstænʃəl
subtle
104
adj
ˈsʌtl
53 25
v adj
sjuː səˈfɪʃənt
stunning stylish subheading submit subsequently
sue sufficient
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Pronunciation suːt sʌm ʌp ˈsʌmptʃuəs
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n
suːˈpɪəriə
superpower
156
n
ˈsuːpəˌpaʊə
superstition
60
n
ˌsuːpəˈstɪʃən
surgeon surgery surpass surreal surveillance survival
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ˈsɜːdʒən ˈsɜːdʒəri səˈpaːs səˈrɪəl səˈveɪləns səˈvaɪvəl
suspicious
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adj
səˈspɪʃəs
swallow swamp swathe swell switch off
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v n n n phr v
ˈswɒləʊ swɒmp sweɪð swel swɪtʃ ɒf
symmetry
49
n
ˈsɪmətri, ˈsɪmɪtri
sympathy
154
n
ˈsɪmpəθi
synopsis tackle
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n v
səˈnɒpsəs, sɪˈnɒpsəs ˈtækəl
Example Sentence There's a range of restaurants to suit all tastes. Gerald will open the debate and I will sum up. There was a sumptuous feast at the palace. He had a good working relationship with his immediate superior. During the Cuban Missile Crisis there was a real danger of conflict between the two world superpowers. She believes in the superstition that walking under a ladder is unlucky. Mr Jones is the surgeon who will be doing your operation. She worked in a doctor's surgery. He had surpassed all our expectations. The house was a surreal mixture of luxury and decay. They were under close surveillance day and night. The doctors gave him a one in ten chance of survival. Some of his colleagues at work became suspicious of his behaviour. I found his story a bit hard to swallow. They visited the vast swamps of the Okavango Delta. She took out huge swathes of time to help other people. The sea wasn't rough, but there was a heavy swell. They switch off by listening to music There was a certain symmetry to coming back to New York, where I started my artistic life all those years ago. I have a lot of sympathy for her; she had to bring up the children on her own. She gave me a synopsis of the play. There is more than one way to tackle the problem.
tactful
122
adj
ˈtæktfəl
There was no tactful way of phrasing what he wanted to say.
v
tæg
n phrase
teɪk əˈkaʊnt
Each bird was tagged and released into the wild. The figures do not take account of changes in the rate of inflation.
Headword suit sum up sumptuous superior
tag take account of
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Part of Page speech
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
take advantage
20
n phrase
teɪk əd'vɑːntɪdʒ
We took advantage of the good weather to go to the beach.
take off
74
phr v
teɪk ɒf
Mimi became jealous when Jack's career started taking off.
n
ˈtælkəm ˌpɛʊdə
She bought some talcum powder as a gift for her aunt.
adj
ˈtælənt
He has a lot of talent, and his work is fresh and interesting.
phr v n adj
tɔːk ˈəʊvə tæŋgəʊ tænd
talcum powder talent
172 28
talk over tango tanned
152 84 80
tantrum
98
n
ˈtæntrəm
target
149
v
ˈtaːgɪt, ˈtaːgət
taste tattoo
69 75
n n
teɪst təˈtuː, tæˈtuː
You should talk over your worries with your doctor. She went to Argentina to learn to dance the tango. He had a tough tanned face and clear eyes. She throws a tantrum when she can’t have the toy she wants. The programme is targeted at improving the health of women of all ages. He asked about my taste in music. He's got a tattoo of a dragon on his back.
team up
38
phr v
ˌtiːm ʌp
You can team up with one other class member if you want
tedious
58
adj
ˈtiːdiəs
148
adj
ˌtempərə'mentl
n
ˈtendənsi
adj
ˈtendə
The work was tiring and tedious. Preston is particularly good at handling temperamental people. The drug is effective but has a tendency to cause headaches. Nicholas was sent to boarding school at the tender age of seven. Mr Malta has agreed to testify at the trial. The designer loves experimenting with different colours and textures. It describes how the noughties became the decade of the childish adult. Darwin's theory of evolution. Rob was in therapy for several years. The thistle is the flower of Scotland. Paul is very thoughtful.
temperamental tendency
11
tender
116
testify
53
v
ˈtestəfaɪ, ˈtestɪfaɪ
texture
97
n
ˈtekstʃə
the noughties
76
n
ˈnɔːtiːz
n n n adj
ˈθɪəri ˈθerəpi ˈθɪsəl ˈθɔːtfəl
theory therapy thistle thoughtful
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Part of Page speech
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
thought-provoking
104
adj
θɔːt prəˈvəʊkɪŋ
The wrote a very thought-provoking article.
threat thrilled tile
151 80 68
n adj n
θret θrɪld taɪl
Your threats don’t scare me. We were thrilled to hear about the baby. We need to replace the bathroom tiles.
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n
taɪm kæpsjuːl
A time capsule containing personal messages of hope for the next generation will be buried during the closing ceremonies.
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n phrase
taɪm ɒn jə hændz
98
n phrase
taɪm tə speə
98
n phrase
taɪm fə jɔːˈself
time capsule time on your hands time to spare
tragedy
36
n
ˈtrædʒədi, ˈtrædʒɪdi
traipse trait
98 28
v n
treɪps treɪ, treɪt
tram
34
n
træm
tranquil transform trapped
32 21 81
adj v adj
ˈtræŋkwəl trænsˈfɔːm fiːl træpt
Now the children have left home, she has too much time on her hands. June had little time to spare for making her own clothes. She couldn't wait till all the visitors has left so she could have time to herself We will not tolerate this behaviour on our streets. Political opponents of the regime may be tortured. Ask Alice to help, she's a tough cookie. I've been toying with the idea of going to Japan to visit them. There was no trace of anyone having entered the room since then. They've traced their ancestry back to Scotland. I went to a very traditional school The tragedy happened as they were returning home from a night out. I've been traipsing around the shops all morning. His most noticeable trait was his charm. He took the tram because it was the best way to get across the city. We stayed in a small tranquil village. Increased population has transformed the landscape. Julia felt trapped in her role of wife and mother.
treasured
17
adj
ˈtreʒəd
A battered old guitar was his most treasured possession .
treat
24
v
triːt
She treats me like one of the family.
time to yourself tolerate torture tough cookie
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v v n
ˈtɒləreɪt ˈtɔːtʃə tʌf ˈkʊki
toy with
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phr v
tɔɪ wɪð
trace
80
n
treɪs
v adj
treɪs trəˈdɪʃənən
trace traditional
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Part of Page speech
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
treatment
47
n
ˈtriːtmənt
There have been great advances in the treatment of cancer.
tremble
89
v
ˈtrembəl
Greene was on his feet now, his body trembling with rage.
trend
68
n
trend ˈtrendˌsetə ˈtraɪəl trɪk ˈtraɪfəl ˈtrɪgə ˈtrʌbəlsəm trʌŋk trʌst ˈtrʌstˌwɜːði tjuˈɪʃən tʌmbəl ˈtʌnəl ˈtɜːbjələnt, ˈtɜːbjʊlənt ˈtɜːtl twɪst ˈtwɪtə ˈʌltəmətli, ˈʌltɪmətli ˌʌnəkˈseptəbəl ˌʌnəˈdʌltəreɪtəd, ˌʌnəˈdʌltəreɪtɪd ˌʌnæmˈbɪgjuəs ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ, ˌʌnəˈsuːmɪŋ ˌʌncənˈvenʃənəl ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbli
trendsetter trial trick trifle trigger troublesome trunk trust trustworthy tuition tumble tunnel turbulent turtle twist twitter ultimately unacceptable
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unadulterated
157
adj
unambiguous
157
adj
58
adj
unassuming unconventional undeniably
104 34
under oath
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Lately there has been a trend towards hiring younger, cheaper employees. Some celebrities are trendsetters. The trial is due to start next week. The trick is to bend your knees when you catch the ball. We particularly enjoyed the trifle she made. The assassination triggered off a wave of rioting. Her three-year-old son was quite troublesome. He left his bicycle leaning against a tree trunk. I trust his judgement completely. Many people do not see politicians as trustworthy. I had to have extra tuition in maths. She lost her balance and tumbled backwards. He went through the Channel Tunnel. He has had a turbulent political career. He kept turtles in the aquarium. There was an unexpected twist at the end of the novel. Kids twitter every day. Ultimately, the decision rests with the child's parents. I found her attitude totally unacceptable. These recipes are intended to be unadulterated bliss. Such communications should be clear and unambiguous. He then began, in typically unassuming fashion, to establish the first modern dance company. She had very unconventional political views He is undeniably the best singer I've ever heard. The evidence was given under oath.
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Headword under the impression under the weather understatement unethical uninhabited universe unjustly unleash unpick
Part of Page speech prepositional 153 phrase prepositional 153 phrase 36 n 51 adj 32 adj 100 n 46 adv 86 v 62 v
You look a bit under the weather. To say the movie was bad is an understatement. His behaviour was totally unethical. The island was uninhabited. The new programme studies the universe. He was unjustly accused of causing the accident. His comments unleashed a wave of protest. I didn’t want to unpick the past. He took the unprecedented step of stating that the rumours were false. The weather in Britain is famously unpredictable. Don’t let your boss make unreasonable demands on you. The murder still remains unsolved. The countryside in the area is completely unspoilt.
adj v n phrase adj v
ˌʌndəˈsteɪtmɛnt ʌnˈeθ|ikəl ˌʌnɪnˈhæbətəd ˈjuːnəvɜːs, ˈjuːnɪvɜːs ˌʌnˈdʒʌstli ʌnˈliːʃ ʌnˈpɪk ʌnˈpresədentəd, ʌnˈpresɪdentəd ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl ʌnˈrizːənəbəl ˌʌnsɒlvd ˌʌnˈspɔɪlt ˌʌnsəbˈstænʃieɪtəd, ˌʌnsəbˈstænʃieɪtɪd ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ ʌnˈwaɪnd ʌp tə spiːd ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ ʌpˈhəʊld
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adj
unpredictable unreasonable unsolved unspoilt
38 12 44 32
adj adj adj adj
unsubstantiated
29
adj
It is an unsubstantiated rumour.
urban
38
adj
ˈɜːbən
utmost vague Valium
46 15 92
adj adj n
ˈʌtməʊst veɪɡ ˈvæliəm
He was unwilling to pay the fine. The country hotel was the perfect place to unwind. John will bring you up to speed. They aren’t interested in the upcoming elections. The committee aims to uphold educational standards. Some people love urban living while others prefer to move the countryside. I have the utmost respect for her accomplishments. The governor gave only a vague outline of his tax plan. He didn’t want to take Valium any more.
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n
ˌvændəl-ɪzəm
He often got into fights and committed acts of vandalism.
vegan
24
n
ˈviːgən
vegan
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n/adj
ˈviːgən
vandalism
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ˈʌndə ðiː ɪmˈpreʃən
Example Sentence I'm sorry, I was under the impression that you were the manager.
ˈʌndə ðə weðə
unprecedented
unwilling unwind up to speed upcoming uphold
Pronunciation
My friend is a strict vegan and it's difficult to know what to cook for her. She has as strict vegan diet.
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Example Sentence
vegetarian
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n/adj
vehemently vendor verdict verge verify vertebrae
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adv n n n v n plural
Pronunciation ˌvedʒəˈteariən, ˌvedʒɪˈteariən ˈviːəməntli ˈvendə ˈvɜːdɪkt vɜːdʒ ˈverəfaɪ, ˈverɪfaɪ ˈvɜːtəbriː, ˈvɜːtəbreɪ
vested
26
adj
ˈvestəd
vibrancy vibrate vicinity viciously victim villain vinegar virus visible
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n v n adv n n n n adj
ˈvaɪbrənsi vaɪˈbreɪt vəˈsɪnɛti, vɪˈsɪnɛti ˈvɪʃəsli ˈvɪktɪm, ˈvɪktəm ˈvɪlən ˈvɪnɪgə ˈvaɪrəs ˈvɪzəbəl, ˈvɪzɪbəl
visualise
10
v
ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz
vivid
96
adj
ˈvɪvəd, ˈvɪvɪd
void
121
n
vɔɪd
volunteer
8
v
ˌvɒlənˈtɪə
vulnerable
70
adj
ˈvʌlnərəbəl
He took advantage of me when I was at my most vulnerable.
walnut warehouse wares watch out
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n n n phr v
ˈwɔːlnʌt ˈweəhaʊs weəz wɒtʃ aʊt
156
phr v
wɒtʃ aʊt fə
There were several walnut trees in the orchard. They kept the goods in the central warehouse. There were people on the street selling their wares. You'll become an alcoholic if you don’t watch out What problems should I watch out for when buying an old house?
watch out for
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Our youngest daughter is a vegetarian. Dan vehemently denies the charges against him. He bought a copy from the newspaper vendor. The verdict was 'not guilty'. Jess seemed on the verge of tears. A computer program verifies that the system is working. He suffered two fractured vertebrae in the accident. Since he owns the land, Cook has a vested interest in the project being approved. The vibrancy of the people can be seen in the photo. The floor was vibrating to the beat of the music. There used to be a mill in the vicinity. He twisted her arm viciously. The victim received head injuries. Gold finger is my favourite Bond villain. There was oil and vinegar on the table for the salad. The flu virus spread quickly through the population. The outline of the mountains was clearly visible. Somehow I can’t visualise myself staying with this company for much longer. I've got vivid memories of that summer. The amusement park will fill a void in this town, which has little entertainment for children. Helen volunteered to have Thanksgiving at her house this year.
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Part of Page speech 76 n
Pronunciation weɪv
Example Sentence They faced wave after wave of fresh troops.
weapon
117
n
ˈwepən
They all had sticks which they planned to use as weapons.
weird weld
167 93
adj v
wɪəd weld
A really weird thing happened last night. The new handle will have to be welded on.
well-received
104
adj
wel rɪˈsiːvd
The news was well-received by all the people in the room.
wet blanket whale whereabouts
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n n n
wet blæŋkət, ˈblæŋkɪt weɪl ˌweərəˈbaʊts
Don’t ask Sarah, she's such a wet blanket. You can go whale watching off the coast. The police want to know the whereabouts of his brother.
while away
154
phr v
waɪl əˈweɪ
The evenings were whiled away in endless games of cards.
whip up whirr whistleblower
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phr v n n
wɪp ʌp wɜːr ˈwɪsəlˌbləʊə
white-collar
151
adj
ˈwaɪtˌkɒlə
whiz kid wield wilderness wildly will wisdom
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n v n adv n n
ˈwɪzkɪd wiːld ˈwɪldənəs, ˈwɪldənɪs ˈwaɪldli wɪl ˈwɪzdəm
wise
20
adj
waɪz
witness
52
n
ˈwɪtnəs
Mother was in the kitchen whipping up a batch of cakes. We could just hear the whirr of the electric motor. They accused him of being a whistleblower. The economic recession has put many white-collar workers in danger of losing their jobs. He's a financial whizz kid in the City. The thieves were wielding hammers. The travelled through the Alaskan wilderness. The band is wildly popular in Cuba. Have you made a will yet? He was a man of great wisdom. It’s wise to check whether the flight times have changed before you leave for the airport. Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
women's liberation
75
n
ˈwɪmɪnz ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən
She was a member of the Women's Liberation movement.
word of mouth
74
n phrase
wɜːd əv maʊθ
Word of mouth is one of the best ways of getting business.
work out workaholic world-shattering wrinkled
6 83 65 89
phr v n adj adj
wɜk aʊt ˌwɜːkəˈhɒlɪk wɜːld ˈʃætərɪŋ ˈrɪŋkəld
See if you can work this bill out. John is a real workaholic. Your ideas do not have to be world-shattering. The woman had an interesting and wrinkled face.
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Headword wrongdoing youthful zone
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Pronunciation
n
ˈrɒŋˌduːɪŋ, ˈrɒːŋˌduːɪŋ
adj
ˈjuːθfəl
n
zəʊn
Example Sentence An investigation cleared Sharif and his relatives of wrongdoing. She has managed to maintain her youthful appearance. San Francisco and Tokyo are both located in earthquake zones.
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