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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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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.

Headword adolescent

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

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n

ˈænɪkdəʊt

The book is full of amusing anecdotes about his life in Japan.

angle angst

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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

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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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Part of Page speech 112 n 92 adv

Pronunciation ˈɑːtʃweɪ ˈaːgjuəbli

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adj

aːmd

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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

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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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Part of speech adj adj adj adj

Pronunciation əˈweə ˌɔːɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ ˈɔːsəm ˈɔːkkwəd

axe

26

n

æks

badge balcony ban bankruptcy barbed wire barely

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n n n n n adv

bædʒ ˈbælkəni bæn ˈbæŋkrʌptsi bɑːbd waɪə ˈbeəli

barrier

71

n

ˈbæriə

basement

92

n

ˈbeɪsmənt

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n

bætʃ

bazaar

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

47

n

ˈkɒnʃəsnəs, ˈkɒnʃəsnɪs

This will increase public consciousness of the pollution issue.

consent

58

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

167

n

kənˈsɜːvətəri

considerable considerate

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adj adj

kənˈsɪdərəbəl kənˈsɪdərət, kənˈsɪdərɪt

consistency

49

n

kənˈsɪstənsi

constitution

49

n

ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən

constraint

117

n

kənˈstreɪnt

construct

149

v

contamination

119

n

24

v

kənˈstrʌkt kənˈtæməneɪʃən, kənˈtæmɪneɪʃən ˈkɒntəmpleɪt kənˈtempərəri, kənˈtempəri

contemplate contemporary

112

adj

contestant

124

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

70

v

kənˈtrækt

contradictory

25

adj

ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri

contraption

70

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

42 116

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

152

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

76

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

173

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

108

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

151

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

8

cut down on

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dare dark horse

57 13

v n

dea daːk hɔːs

data

73

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

119

adv

dɪˈsaɪdədli, dɪˈsaɪdɪdli

decline decor dedicated defeat defendant

47 35 47 49 44

v n adj v n

dɪˈklaɪn ˈdeɪkɔː ˈdedikeɪtədˈdedəkeɪtəd dɪˈfiːt dɪˈfendənt

defer

122

v

dɪˈfɜː

defy

50

v

dɪˈfaɪ

delegate deliberately

99 86

v adv

ˈdelegeɪt, ˈdelɪgeɪt dɪˈɪbərətli, dɪˈɪbərɪtli

deliberation

101

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

104 116 116 32

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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Part of speech v v adj

Pronunciation dɪˈzɜːv ˈdezɪgneɪt ˈdesələt

despite

72

preposition

dɪˈspaɪt

destruction

47

n

dɪˈstrʌkʃən

deterrent detour devil's advocate

44 32 26

n n n

dɪˈterənt ˈdiːtʊə ˈdevəls ˈædvəkeɪt

devise

93

v

dɪˈvaɪz

devour

97

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.

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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

166

n

ˌdɪsəˈbɪləti, ˌdɪsəˈbɪlɪti

disapprove disclose disfigured dishonest

57 169 75 157

v v adj adj

disinfectant

82

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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Headword dispute distant distinctly distract distract

Part of speech v adj adv v v

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divorce

58

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

156

documentary

16

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

86

adj

ɪkˈstætɪk, ekˈstætɪk

edible ego

82 21

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

36

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

11

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

34

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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n n adj v v v v adj adv

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

149

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

95

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

154

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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v phr v

feɪk fɔːl aʊt

fallacy

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n

ˈfæləsi

fantasy

64

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

96

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.

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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

11

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

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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

74

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

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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

48

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

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Pronunciation

32

v

ˈaɪdl

idolise

121

v

ˈaɪdəl-aɪz

idyllic

65

adj

ɪˈdɪlɪk, aɪˈdɪlɪk

ignore

98

v

ɪgˈnɔː

illegal illiteracy

48 151

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

99

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

80 11

n phr v

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

108

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

172

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

152

phr v

kɪl ɒf

These figures kill off any hope that the economy is poised for recovery.

kinaesthetic

114

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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Headword kit knowledgeable label labour lack

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Part of speech n adj v n n

Pronunciation kɪt ˈnɒlɪdʒəbəl ˈleɪbəl ˈleɪbə læk

landmark

113

n

ˈlændmɑːk

lapse

155

n

læps

largely latent latest laud

49 117 74 62

adv adj adj v

ˈlɑːdʒli ˈleɪtənt ˈleɪtəst, ˈleɪtɪst lɔːd

launch

149

v

lɔːntʃ

lawn lead

119 92

n n

lɔːn led

lead to

74

phr v

liːd tuː

leaflet

85

n

ˈliːflət, ˈliːflɪt

leak

62

n

liːk

learning curve

20

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

6 152

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.

25

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

120 166 34 71 60

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

81

n phrase

meɪk ə breɪk fə

make a killing

149

n phrase

meɪk ə ˈkɪlɪŋ

make a name

8

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

81 6 40 34

n adj n n

119

adv

42

adj

meɪk ʌp ˌmælədmɪnəˈstreɪʃən, ˌmælədmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən mælfʌŋkʃən ˈmæliəbəl ˈmeɪnia ˈmænʃən ˈmɑːdʒənəl-I, ˈmɑːdʒɪnəli məˈriːn

marginally marine mark

104

v

mɑːk

massage massive master

85 76 116

n adj v

ˈmæsaːʒ ˈmæsɪv ˈmɑːstə

12

adj

məˈtʃʊə

157

v

medication

70

n

mediocrity medium melancholic melt memoir

121 169 34 94 120

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

157 68 95 49 166 25

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

82

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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Headword motto

Part of Page speech 106 n

Pronunciation ˈmɒtəʊ

mouthpiece

166

n

ˈmaʊθpiːs

moving mow mull over multi-tasking mundane murmur mutual mystical

104 119 61 61 173 97 116 68

adj v phr v adj adj v adj adj

ˈmuːvɪŋ məʊ mʌl ˈəʊvə ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ mʌndeɪn ˈmɜːmə ˈmjuːtʃuəl ˈmɪstɪkəl

myth

59

n

mɪθ

naked eye

60

n phrase

ˈneɪkəd, ˈneɪkɪd aɪ

name after nappy narrow down

8 98 61

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

38

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

117

n

ˈnəʊmæd

nominate nonsense

174 166

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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Pronunciation

norm

69

n

nɔːm

nostalgic

92

adj

nɒˈstældʒɪk

Nostradamus novel numerous nursery rhyme

68 1,7 36 29

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

12 12 104 95

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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Headword opinionated optimistically orchard orchestrate ordeal organ organic origami origin originate ornate ostracise otherwise out of breath outcome outdated outlandish outlook out-of-date

Part of Page speech

Example Sentence

97 104

n v

Pronunciation əˈpɪnjəneɪtɪd, əˈpɪnjəneɪtəd ˌɒptəmɪstɪkli, ˌɒptɪmɪstɪkli ˈɔːtʃəd ˈɔːkəstreɪt, ˈɔːkɪstreɪt

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n

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

149

adj

93

adv

95 106 93 8 74 112 157 80 83 153 149 8 86 74

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

22

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

153

over the top over-ambitious overjoyed

153 12 53

v prepositional phrase prepositional phrase adj adj adj

overpopulated

150

adj

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Most of our cities are overpopulated

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overrated

104

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

34

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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n

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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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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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

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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

rescue reservoir resident

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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.

169

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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n v n v n v adj adj n n adj n n

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

157 60 166 169

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

39

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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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

120

stroll struggle

34 84

v v

strəʊl ˈstrʌgəl

stuff

15

n

stʌf

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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

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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

44

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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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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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.

98

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

1,7

phr v

tɔɪ wɪð

trace

80

n

treɪs

v adj

treɪs trəˈdɪʃənən

trace traditional

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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

92

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

85

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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vegetarian

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n/adj

vehemently vendor verdict verge verify vertebrae

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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

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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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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.