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adj,
unit English word adv, definition
prep, a member of the race of people with dark skins
1 Aborigine conj
n who were the first people to live in Australia
1 administer v to cause someone to receive something
a very large state in northwest of the United
1 Alaska n States
a large reptile with a hard skin that lives in and
said or
near thought
rivers and by some
lakes people
in the to beparts
hot, wet the stated
of
1 allegedly adv thing, although
America you have
and China. It hasnoa proof
long nose that is
slightly wider and shorter than that of a
1 alligator n crocodile.
a chemical, especially a drug, which limits the
1 antidote n effects
to give of
theareasons
poison for your opinion, idea, belief,
1 argue v etc.
1 arise v to happen
1
1 commonly adv often or usually
a very
an strong
event, or uncontrollable
sometimes wishdays,
lasting a few (to do
at
1 compulsion n something
which thererepeatedly)
is a group of talks on a particular
subject, or a meeting in which especially
1 conference n business matters are discussed formally
2
1 haunt v to cause repeated suffering or anxiety
3
1 mythological adj connected with myths
1 nature n the type or main characteristic of something
1 reflect v to
to show, expressororfree
give freedom be amovement
sign of something
to someone
1 release v or something
not willing to do something and therefore slow to
1 reluctant adj do it
harm done to someone as a punishment for
1 revenge n harm that they have done to someone else
1 rise n an increase
a long story about several past events or people,
originally one told in the Middle Ages in Iceland
1 saga n or Norway
the countries Denmark, Norway and Sweden
1 Scandinavia n when considered as a group
a large mammal that eats fish and which lives
1 seal n partly in the sea and partly on land or ice
4
1 set out to phrasato
a start anwho
activity withespecially
a particular aimanother
a person
large pipe, arrives,
usually underground, from
which is used
country, in a new place and takes
for carrying waste water and human waste,the land insuch
1 settler n order to live on it and farm it
as urine and solid waste, away from buildings to
1 sewer n a place where they can be safely got rid of
1 side of the story phrasethe opinion that someone holds in an argument
when you see something or someone, especially
1 sighting n that is rare or trying to hide
1 significance n importance
when
a sea something
animal withmoves
a long to cover
body anda ten
larger area or
arms
1 spread n affect a larger number of people
situated around the mouth, or this animal eaten
1 squid n as food
5
to discover the cause or origin of something by
1 trace to phrasaexamining the way in which it has developed
describes events, behaviour, etc. for which
1 unexplained adj people do not know or understand the reason
2 buddy n a
a friend
person who is competing to get a job or
2 candidate n elected position
6
to continue doing something, or to cause
2 carry on phrasasomething to continue
2 casual adj not
chiefregular or fixed;
executive temporary
officer: the person with the most
2 CEO n important position in a company
to (cause a computer instruction to) operate by
pressing a button on the mouse (small control
2 click v device of a computer)
when you think or use a conscious mental
2 cognition n process
7
2 in the blink of an eye phraseextremely quickly
2 mull over phrasato think carefully about something for a long time
as you would expect; added to, or used to
introduce, a remark giving information which is
2 needless to say idiom expected and not surprising
when someone expresses or feels opposition to
2 objection n or dislike of something or someone
2 paper n a newspaper
If you work part-time or do part-time work, you
2 part-time adj work for only some of the day or the week
8
2 pizzeria n a
torestaurant
tell someone thatabout
sells pizza
some information, often
because you believe they do not know it or have
2 point out phrasaforgotten it unreasonable opinion or feeling,
an unfair and
especially when formed without enough thought
2 prejudice n or knowledge
the land and buildings owned by someone,
2 premises n especially by a company
a difficult situation or organisation
that makes you feel worried or
2 pressure n unhappy
a series of actions that you take in order to
2 process n achieve a result
based
If on or using
a company gooda judgment
releases and therefore
film or musical
2 reasonable adj fair and practical
recording, it allows the film to be shown in
cinemas, or makes the musical recording
2 release v available for the public to buy
to make known or show something that is
2 reveal v surprising or that was previously secret
someone who writes articles expressing their
2 reviewer n opinion of a book, play, film, etc.
the position or purpose that someone or
something has in a situation, organisation,
2 role n society or relationship
2 section n one
doneofsuddenly
the partswithout
that something
allowing is divided
time into
for careful
2 snap adj thought or preparation
the instructions which control what a computer
2 software n does; computer programs
2 specific adj relating to one thing and not others; particular
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a large, brass, musical instrument that you play
by blowing into it and sliding a U-shaped tube in
and out to change the length and produce
2 trombone n different notes
a new activity, usually in business, which
2 venture n involves risk or uncertainty
a small folding case for carrying paper money,
2 vibration n continuous
credit cardsquick, slightflat
and other shaking movement
objects, used
2 wallet n especially by menabout the advantages or
to think carefully
disadvantages of a situation before making a
2 weigh up phrasadecision
2 withdraw v tosong
a take or move
which out
has or back,
special or to remove
importance for a
particular group of people, an organisation or a
3 anthem n country, often sung on a special occasion
10
a situation that has reached an extremely
difficult or dangerous point; a time of great
3 crisis n disagreement, uncertainty or suffering
11
a stream of water that is forced up into the air
through a small hole, especially for decorative
effect, or the structure in a lake or pool from
3 fountain n which this flows
12
3 mark v to make a mark on something or someone
the industry or activity of removing substances
3 min. n abbreviation
such as coal for minutefrom the ground by
or metal
3 mining n digging
3 purchase v to buy
13
3 selection n when someone or something is chosen
to prepare something for use, especially by
3 set up phrasaputting the different parts of it together
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4 Algeria n a country in northwest Africa
4 assailant n a
toperson who attacks
give money another
or a prize person
following an official
4 award v decision
4 ban v to forbid (refuse to allow), especially officially
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when people secretly plan together to do
4 conspiracy n something bad or illegal
in a way that shows that you feel calm and not
4 coolly adv influenced by strong feeling of any type
an attempt to prevent the public discovering
4 cover up n information about a serious crime or mistake
something that makes someone with an illness
4 cure n healthy
when a again
group of people march or stand together
to show that they disagree with or support
4 demonstration n something or someone
4 e-book n an electronic
containing book
a lot of careful detail or many detailed
4 elaborate adj parts
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to criticise a person repeatedly in a way that
4 get at phrasamakes them unhappy
the player who stands in the team's goal to try to
4 goalkeeper n stop
beingthe other team
famous, fromor
powerful, scoring
important as one of a
4 greatness n particular type
a short rest period between the two parts of a
4 half-time n sports game
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4 mighty adj very large, powerful or important
a rectangular piece of material made from string
4 misjudge v to guess
which an amount
is used or distance
to separate wrongly
the two sides in
4 net n various sports
4 qualify v to succeed
a line in getting
of people, intostanding
usually a competition
or in cars,
4 queue n waiting for something
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4 renowned adj famous for something
a person, group, etc. competing with others for
4 rival n the same thing or in the same area
4 tactic n a
a planned
a way
group ofwho
person isofpresent
people doing something
who lead
at athe development
sports of
competition
new
in order to make certain that the in
ideas, or a leading position the of that
rules
4 the vanguard n development
particular game of something
are obeyed and to make
judgments about whether particular actions are
4 umpire n acceptable
a particular set of clothes which has to be worn
by the members of the same organisation or
4 uniform n group of people
being the only existing one of its type or, more
4 unique adj generally, unusual or special in some way
4 upwards adv towards a higher position, level or value
of no use; not working or not achieving what is
4 useless adj needed
when you win a game, competition, election,
4 victory n war,
If an etc.
event warms up, it starts to become more
4 warm up phrasainteresting, enjoyable or exciting
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someone who wins a game, competition or
4 winner n election
5 ad n (informal) an advertisement
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having a lot of ideas and enthusiasm; energetic
5 dynamic adj and forceful
5 element n a
a part of feeling
strong something
such as love or anger, or strong
5 emotion n feelings in general
5 graduate v to complete
using unusuala first university
methods to getdegree successfully
attention for your
5 guerrilla adj ideas, products, etc.
a very large board on which advertisements are
5 hoarding n shown, especially at the side of a road
5 humble adj not proud or not believing that you are important
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to have a powerful effect on a situation or
5 make an impact phraseperson
a job that involves encouraging people to buy a
5 marketing n product or service
5 motivated adj wanting
involvingtoseveral
do something
differentwell
countries, or (of a
business) producing and selling goods in several
5 multinational adj different
a piece ofcountries
jewellery worn around the neck, such
as a chain or a string of decorative stones,
5 necklace n beads, etc.
an area or position which is exactly suitable for a
5 niche n small group of the same type
5 PR n public relations
5 presentation n a
totalk
makegiving information
something about
or bring something
something into
5 produce v existence
5 reasonably adv satisfactorily
a writer or a book, article, etc. that is mentioned
in a piece of writing, showing you where the
5 reference n person writing found their information
5 reflect v to
to show, express
a particular or bein
degree, a comparison
sign of something
with other
5 relatively adv similar things or with what you expect
a pair of connected boards which a person
5 Rome n the
hangscapital
overcity ofshoulders
their Italy and walks around
5 sandwich board n with in public places to advertise something
animals from the sea that can be eaten,
5 seafood n especially fish or sea animals with shells
the empty shell of a small sea creature, often
5 seashell n one found lying on the beach
the particular physical form or appearance of
5 shape n something
a piece of clothing worn, especially by men, on
the upper part of the body, made of light cloth
like cotton and usually having a collar and
5 shirt n buttons at the front
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used instead of a particular name to refer to
5 slave n to be veryor
someone influenced by especially
something, somethingwhen the real
5 so-and-so n name is not important or you have forgotten it
to become more gentle, or to make someone do
5 soften v this
5 symbolise v to represent
a person or asomething
particular group of people who
something is directed at, or who something is
5 target n intended for
a piece of work to be done, especially one done
5 task n regularly,
a person'sunwillingly
approval ofor and
withliking
difficulty
for particular
5 taste n things
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to take another person's child into your own
family and legally look after him or her as your
6 adopt v own child
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6 couch n a sofa
the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or
6 courage n difficult situation
6 credit sb with phrasato consider that someone has a particular quality
When animals such as frogs and crows croak,
6 croak v they call making deep rough sounds.
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much greater than usual, especially in skill,
6 exceptional adj intelligence, quality, etc.
6 farmhouse n the main house on a farm where the farmer lives
to catch fish from a river, sea, lake, etc., or to try
6 fish v to do this
6 grunt v (of
useda pig) to make
to mean a low
'I don't rough
know' noise
or to emphasise a
6 heaven knows phrasestatement
to pay attention to something, especially advice
6 heed v or a warning
to increase or make something increase,
6 heighten v especially an emotion or effect
women's shoes in which the heels are raised
6 high heels n high off the ground
something that you say or do that shows, but not
6 hint n directly,
to make what youwhich
a noise think is
orlike
wantthe first sound in
6 hiss v the word 'sing' but which lasts a lot longer
6 hum v to sing without opening your mouth
6 humidifier n a machine
to which
behave in makes
a similar dry
way toair in a room
someone or wetter
something else, or to copy the speech or
6 imitate v behaviour, etc. of someone or something
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6 in the distance phraseat a point which is far away
a type of light that feels warm but cannot be
6 infrared adj seen
(the ability to have) a clear, deep and sometimes
sudden understanding of a complicated problem
6 insight n or
thesituation
way people or animals naturally react or
6 instinct n behave, without having to think or learn about it
6 itty-bitty adj (US) extremely small
6 kestrel n a
totype
forceofsomeone
small birdtothat eats
leave meat or
a place
6 kick out phrasaorganisation
6 move house phraseto leave your home in order to live in a new one
the character who tells you what is happening in
6 narrator n a
an book orwhich
event film results in great harm, damage or
to push something or someone gently, especially
6 natural disaster n death,
to pushorsomeone
serious difficulty
with your elbow the middle
part of your arm where it bends to attract their
6 nudge v attention
a place where very old people who are ill live
6 nursing home n and receive medical treatment and care
6 opening n the
usedbeginning of something
to show that something is completely
different from what you think it is or from what
6 otherwise adj was previously stated
6 owner n someone
a who with
tropical bird ownsa something
curved beak, which is often
kept as a pet and can be trained to copy the
6 parrot n human voice
6 particle n an extremely small piece of matter
an oval-shaped nut that grows underground in
6 peanut n pairs inside a thin brown shell
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to die, especially in an accident or by being
6 perish v killed, or to be destroyed
something that exists and can be seen, felt,
6 perplexing adj confusing and
tasted, etc., difficult to
especially understand
something or solve
which is
6 phenomenon n unusual or interesting
a person who takes photographs, either as a job
6 photographer n or hobby
to say that an event or action will happen in the
future, especially as a result of knowledge or
6 predict v experience
happening or existing before something or
6 previous adj someone else
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to try to find or get something, especially
6 seek v something which is not a physical object
6 seismic adj relating to or caused by an earthquake
to feel or experience something without being
6 sense v able to explain exactly how
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when something is not known, or something that
6 uncertainty n is not known or certain
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awake, thinking and knowing what is happening
7 conscious adj around you
to take
to say what the meaning
something offrom
illegally something,
a person,
7 define v training
especiallywhich produces
a word, obedience
is prevent (willingness
company, etc., or to someone
to obey) or self-control, often in the form fromof rules,
having something that is legally theirs
and punishments if these are broken, or the by
7 defraud v deceiving
obediencethem
or self-control produced by this
7 discipline n training
a paper or set of papers with written or printed
7 document n information,
to especially
take someone of an official
or something type
to a particular
place, usually by car, as you travel to a different
7 drop off phrasaplace
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to make an illegal copy of something in order to
7 forge v deceive
7 fraud n the crime of getting money by deceiving people
7 fully adv completely
a sum of money saved, collected or provided for
7 fund n a particular purpose
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relating to the mind, or involving the process of
7 mental adj thinking
7 presence n when
to someone
keep somethingor something is in a place
as it is, especially in order to
prevent it from decaying or being damaged or
7 preserve v destroyed; to conserve
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producing a great number or amount of
7 prolific adj something
an amount of money
a government employeethatwhose
you dojobnotinvolves
need to
7 savings plural spend
getting secret information about the
governments
protection of aofperson,
unfriendly foreign
building, countries; aor
organisation
7 secret agent n spy
country against threats such as crime or attacks
7 security n by foreign countries
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a house that is joined to another similar house
7 semi-detached n onpole
a onlyatone
theside
side of a road, especially at a point
where two or more roads meet, which gives
7 sign-post n information
your about routes
name written and distances
by yourself, always in the
same way, usually to show that something has
7 signature n been written or agreed by you
If
thethe police takedepartment
government you in, theythat
takeemploys
you to the
people
7 take in phrasapolice station
to represent their country in other parts of the
7 the diplomatic service n world
in Britain, the department of the government
which deals with Britain's connections with other
7 the Foreign Office n countries
used to tell someone that you know what their
secret activities or plans are and they cannot
7 the game is up idiom continue
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If you unravel a mysterious, unknown or
complicated subject, you make it known or
understood, and if it unravels, it becomes known
7 unravel v or understood
a state that seems imagined, strange and
7 unreality n dream-like
7 unremarkable adj ordinary and not interesting
trusting; not realising there is any danger or
7 unsuspecting adj harm
7 utterly adv completely or extremely
an opinion or decision made after judging the
facts that are given, especially one made at the
7 verdict n end of a trial
necessary for the success or continued
7 vital adj existence ofto
(of the sea) something; extremely
carry something importantto or
or someone
7 wash up phrasaaway
a fixedfrom
net a place
used to catch insects, which is made
by a spider from the sticky thread that its body
7 web n produces
including a lot of different places, people,
7 widely adv subjects,
an area ofetc.
land that has not been used to grow
a woman
crops whose
or had townshusband has built
and roads died onandit,who has
7 widow n not marriedbecause
especially again it is difficult to live in as a
result of its extremely cold or hot weather or bad
7 wilderness n earth
made of wool, or made of something that looks
7 woolly adj like wool
8 a touch phraseslightly
8 admit defeat phraseto accept that you have failed and give up
8 assassinate v to
(ofkill someone
people, famous
things, places,or important
etc.) to pull or draw
someone or something towards them, by the
8 attract v qualities they have, especially good ones
to exchange goods for other things rather than
8 barter v for money
a symbol, often a small black circle, used in text
8 bullet point n towheeled
a show separate
vehiclethings in aorlist
for living travelling in,
especially for holidays, which contains beds and
8 caravan n cooking equipment and can be pulled by a car
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to use fuel, energy or time, especially in large
8 consume v amounts
a person who buys goods or services for their
8 consumer n own use style and arrangement of the objects
the colour,
8 decor n in a roomof study at a college or university, or
a course
the qualification given to a student who has
8 degree n done this course
an island, especially in a warm region, where no
8 desert island n people live that there is no hope and that you
the feeling
can do nothing to improve a difficult or worrying
8 despair n situation
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to make something hot or warm, or to become
8 heat v hot or warm
theexpression
an dirty clotheswhich
and sheets which
describes need to
a person orbe,
8 laundry n are being
object in aor have been
literary washed
way by referring to something
that is considered to have similar characteristics
8 metaphor n to the person or object you are trying to describe
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a simple metal device which is used to cook and
8 rocket stove n heat
If youfood
make a round trip, you go on a journey
8 round trip n and return to where you started from.
to look for or get food or other objects in other
8 scavenge v people's rubbish
the cause of a feeling or situation, or the early
8 seed n stages
one of itperiods into which a year is divided at
of the
a college or university, especially in the US and
8 semester n Australia
when two or more people or things are
8 separation n separated
a formal meeting or series of meetings of an
8 session n organisation such as a parliament or a law court
to divide food, money, goods, etc. and give part
8 share v of it to someone else
the land along the edge of a sea, lake or wide
8 shore n river
a bowl that is fixed to the wall in a kitchen or
bathroom in which you wash dishes or your
8 sink n hands, etc.
to
to get rid together
fasten of something that you
two ends of ado not of
piece want any
string
8 throw away phrasamore
or other long thin material, or to (cause to) hold
together with a long, thin piece of string,
8 tie v material, etc.
something that helps you to do a particular
8 tool n activity
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a person who does not eat meat for health or
8 unaware adj not understandingororbecause
religious realising something
when tworeasons
or more people whotheyare want to avoid
in different
8 vegetarian n being cruel to animals
parts of the world can talk to each other and see
8 video-conferencing n each
used other
when on television
talking about screens
getting onto a ship,
9 aboard adv aircraft, bus or train
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to make someone more likely to do something,
9 encourage v or to make something more likely to happen
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to fix an event or experience so firmly in the
9 implement v to put a plan
memory that or systembe
it cannot into operation
forgotten although you
9 imprint v do not try to remember it
a sign that something exists, is true, or is likely
9 indication n to happen
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feeling extremely nervous and worried because
you believe that other people do not like you or
9 paranoid adj are trying to harm you
9 routine n a
a usual or fixed way
list of planned of doing
activities thingsto be done
or things
showing the times or dates when they are
9 schedule n intended to happen or be done
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belief and confidence in your own ability and
9 self-esteem n value
behaviour based on the characteristics or
feelings which warn people or animals to protect
9 self-preservation n themselves from difficulties or dangers
9 seriousness n the state of being very bad or severe
an action, movement or sound which gives
9 signal n information, a message, a warning or an order
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If someone has a tendency to do or like
9 tendency n something,
a suggestion they
thatwill probablyunpleasant
something do it or like or
it
violent will happen, especially if a particular
9 threat n action or order is not followed
to be unable to move or escape from a place or
9 trap v situation
a
a very
very thin,
smallalmost transparent
piece of cloth of
semiconductor, silk or
especially
10 chiffon n nylon
in a computer, that contains extremely small
electronic circuits and devices, and can perform
10 chip n particular operations
to remove or get rid of whatever is blocking or
10 clear v filling something, or to stop being blocked or full
to make something else seem better or more
10 complement v attractive when combining with it
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10 continuously adv without a pause or interruption
an obvious difference between two or more
10 contrast n things
when
the you saystudy
scientific that something or someone
of how information is is
10 criticism n bad; disapproval
communicated in machines and electronic
devices in comparison with how information is
10 cybernetics n communicated in the brain and nervous system
10 depressed adj unhappy and without hope for the future
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the art of designing pictures and text for books,
10 graphic design n magazines, advertising, etc.
an increase in the size or the importance of
10 growth n something
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10 modality n the particular way in which something is done
10 nervous adj worried and anxious
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a long and violent argument between people or
families in which one group tries to harm the
other in order to punish them for things that have
10 vendetta n happened in the past
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a very hard dark wood of a tropical tree, used
11 ebony n especially for making furniture
11 field n anvehicle
a area ofwith
activity or interest
an engine that supplies power to
all four wheels instead of the usual two, so that
11 four-wheel drive n the vehicle can travel easily over difficult ground.
money given by a government or organisation
11 funding n for an event or activity
11 furthermore adv in
to addition; more importantly
get something that is useful, that gives you an
advantage,
a or that is
gradual increase in in some
world way positive,
temperatures
11 gain v especially
caused by over a period
polluting gases of such
time as carbon
dioxide which are collecting in the air around the
11 global warming n Earth and preventing heat escaping into space
11 indicate v to
to show,
involvepoint or make
yourself clear in another
in a situation way
when your
11 interfere v involvement is not wanted or is not helpful
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great comfort, especially as provided by
11 luxury n expensive
a and beautiful
smooth, hard substance things
forming a layer inside
the shells of some sea animals. It is white but
also seems to shine with many different colours.
11 mother-of-pearl n It is used tothat
Something make buttons
is on and
its last forisdecoration.
legs in such bad
condition that it will soon be unable to work as it
11 on its last legs phraseshould
during the time that something is happening or
11 on the way phrasethat you are doing something
(of a country) having too many people for the
amount of food, materials and space available
11 overpopulation n there
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11 therefore adv forsystem
a that reason
of vehicles, such as buses, trains,
aircraft, etc. for getting from one place to
11 transport n another
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12 constantly adv all act
to the or
time or often
work together for a particular purpose,
or to be helpful by doing what someone asks
12 cooperate v you to do
illegal, bad or dishonest behaviour, especially by
12 corruption n people
any in positions
medical of power
operation which is intended to
improve a person's appearance rather than their
12 cosmetic surgery n health
the job or process of listening to someone and
12 counselling n giving them advice about their problems
performed or presented to the public for the first
12 debut adj time
your idea or opinion of yourself, or a great
12 ego n feeling of your own importance and ability
12 fix v to repair
when yousomething
bring your eyebrows together so that
there are lines
something onisyour
which not face above
serious or ofyour
realeyes
valueto
12 frown n show
that isthat
usedyou
to are annoyed
attract or worried
people's attention or
interest temporarily, especially to make them buy
12 gimmick n something
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12 harm v to hurt someone or damage something
12 lab n a laboratory
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to cut a body open for medical reasons in order
to repair, remove or replace a diseased or
12 operate v damaged part
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12 reputable adj having a good reputation and able to be trusted
12 sanction v to
to formally give permission
put information for something
on a computer onto a
12 save v computer disk
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the importance or worth of something for
12 value n someone
a visual aid; something that you are shown, such
as a picture,
a piece film that
of paper or map,
can in
beorder
usedto
tohelp you
pay for
12 visual n understand or remember information
particular goods or services or that allows you to
12 voucher n pay less than the usual price for them
13 aid v to help
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a large amount of information stored in a
computer system in such a way that it can be
13 database n easily looked at or changed
when the police discover information about
13 detection n crimes
to arrange something or a collection of things so
13 display v that they can be seen by the public
the sport of jumping into water or swimming
13 diving n under water
13 dozen n twelve
gracefulness and attractiveness in appearance
13 elegance n or behaviour
when words are left out of a sentence but the
13 ellipsis n sentence can still be understood
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13 leave out phrasato not include
a group someone
of large or something
machines or the parts of a
13 machinery n machine which make it work
one of the original people of New Zealand and
13 Maori n the Cook Islands
13 novel adj new and original, not like anything seen before
a member
(the use of)ofspecial
the armed
marksforces
that who has to
you add been
writing
13 prisoner of war n caught by enemy forces during a war
to separate phrases and sentences, to show that
13 punctuation n something is a question, etc.
13 pure adj complete;
the amountonly
or number of something, especially
13 quantity n that
to keep information foror
can be measured theis future,
fixed by writing it
13 record v down or storing it on a computer
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when a name or information is recorded on an
13 registration n official list
a written or spoken message which reminds
13 reminder n someone to do something
13 renew v to increase the life of or replace something old
to repair and improve something, especially a
13 renovate v building
to say or write something again in a different and
13 rephrase v usually clearera way
If you restore quality or ability that someone
has not had for a long time, you make it possible
13 restore v for them to have that quality or ability again
13 shorten v to (cause
to becomesomething
shorter or or
to someone
make something shorter
to) go down
below the surface or to the bottom of a liquid or
13 sink v soft substance
the frame of bones supporting a human or
13 skeleton n animal body
13 steamship n a
(aship which
piece movesthin
of) strong by rope
steam power
which is made by
twisting very thin threads together and which is
13 string n used for fastening and tying things
to go below the surface of the sea or a river or
13 submerge v lake
13 ukulele n a
tosmall guitar
discover or banjo secret
something with four
or strings
hidden or
13 uncover v remove something covering something else
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modern, recent, or containing the latest
13 up-to-date adj information
a new form of something which existed at an
13 update n earlier time
14 Bali n an
an island
official in Indonesia
order that prevents something from
14 ban n happening
14 beam v to smile with obvious pleasure
to be patient and wait while someone does
14 bear with phrasasomething
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a short piece of writing about a particular
14 composition n subject, done by a student
14 firmly adv a
in part of that
the DNA in a cell which contains
to amove
way
informationa partis certain
in aofspecial
or definite
your body intoreceived
pattern a position
by each
14 fold v where
animal itorisplant
closefrom
to your body and which
its parents,
controls its physical development, behaviour,
14 gene n etc.
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when someone or something behaves in a
14 imitation n similar way to someone or something else
14 lie v to exist
to make a connection between two or more
14 link v people, things or ideas
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If something must on no account/not on any
account be done, it must not be done at any
14 not on any account phrasetime or for any reason
always
to moveloyal in supporting
a hand, a person,
another part organisation
of the body or an
14 staunch adj or set of beliefs or opinions
object gently over something or someone,
14 stroke v usually repeatedly and for pleasure
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unable to move, or fixed in a particular position,
14 stuck adj place or way of thinking
14 sunlight n the light that comes from the sun
take into to consider or remember when judging a
14 consideration n situation
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annce v to state or make known, especially publicly
happening once every year, or relating to a
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annual adj period of onearrest
If the police year someone, they take them
away to ask them about a crime which they
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arrest v might have committed
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as far as sb is
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concerned adj used to say what someone's opinion is
from the first time that you see someone or
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attend v to go tocontainer,
a large an event, made
place, of
etc.
wood, metal or
plastic, with a flat top and bottom and curved
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barrel n sides that make it fatter in the middle
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bother v to make the effort
If something to do something
dangerous or unpleasant breaks
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break out phrasaout, it suddenly starts
(especially of a woman or girl) attractively full of
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bubbly adj energy and enthusiasm
to take someone as a prisoner, or to take
something into your possession, especially by
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capture v force
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come across phrasato
anfind something
agreement byargument
in an chance in which the
people involved reduce their demands or
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compromise n change their opinion in order to agree
to admit that you have done something wrong or
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confess v something that you feel guilty or bad about
having confidence (= when you are certain of
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confident adj your ability to do things well)
an active disagreement between people with
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conflict n opposing opinions or principles
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crikey excl an expression
(informal) of surprise
crocodile: a big reptile with a long
mouth and sharp teeth, that lives in lakes and
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croc n rivers
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crowd n a large group of people who have come together
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deadly adj likely to cause death
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debt n someone else, or the state of owing something
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definitely adv without any doubt
a statement that something is not true or does
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denial n not exist
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error n a mistake
a short piece of writing on a particular subject,
especially one done by students as part of the
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essay n work for a course
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fall down phrasato fall to the ground
to argue with someone and stop being friendly
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fall out phrasawith them
an amount of money paid for a particular piece
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fee n of
to work
causeortofor
fillaorparticular
become right or service
covered with water,
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flood v especially in a way that causes problems
the main or central point of something,
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focus n especially of attention or interest
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footage n (a piece of) film especially one showing an event
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describes a book or magazine which has been
produced on shiny and expensive paper and
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glossy adj contains many colour pictures
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go back for more phraseto want to keep doing or having something
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go to great lengths idiom to try very hard to achieve something
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half-hearted adj showing no enthusiasm
to give something and
to each interest
person in a group or
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hand out phrasaplace
to
to pick something
fasten upsomething
or support and touch,athold or move
the top it
leaving
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handle v with your hands
the other parts free to move, or to be held in this
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hang v way
have all the cares of
the world on your
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shoulders phraseto be very worried by many different problems
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household name n a famous person that most people know of
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in danger of sth n the possibility that something bad will happen
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in the first place phrasein or at the beginning (of a series of events)
(said or done) in order to help a particular thing
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in the name of phrasesucceed
the relationships between companies and their
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industrial relations plural workers
describes something that has an effect on
everyone who is have
Insecure people present and
little makes them
confidence and want
are
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infectious adj to join in
uncertain about their own abilities and about
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insecure adj whether other people really like them
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issue v to produce or provide something official
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either of the two bones in your mouth which hold
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jaw n your teethwho has the knowledge to give an
a person
opinion about something or is able to decide
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judge n whether someone or something is good or bad
very interested, eager or wanting (to do)
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keen adj something very much
a person in control of a group, country or
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leader n situation
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leading adj very important or most important
a piece of paper which gives you information or
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leaflet n advertises something
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lie around phrasato spend time
someone who lying down
studies and doing
foreign very little
languages or can
speak them very well, or someone who teaches
(informal) magazine (= a type of thin book with
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linguist n or studies
large linguistics
pages and a paper cover which contains
articles and photographs and is published every
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m ag a name for
make n week or month)
to become famous or respected by a lot of
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yourself idiom people
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make it big idiom to be very successful
temporary and of low quality, but used because
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makeshift adj of a sudden need
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maximum n the largest amount allowed or possible
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meaningful adj useful, serious or important
to turn from something solid into something soft
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melt v or liquid,orordamage
to spoil to causesomething,
somethingortotododothis
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mess up phrasasomething wrong or badly
any
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police, someone
or anybelieves
group ofit people
is their in
duty to
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mission n do
authority move in, or if someone moves them in,
they take control or attack, in order to deal with a
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move in phrasadifficult
an areaor ofdangerous situation
a country that is protected by the
government because of its natural beauty or
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national park n because it has a special history
a person who studies and knows a lot about
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naturalist n plants
an areaand animals
of land which is protected in order to
keep safe the animals and plants that live there,
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nature park n often
not because
saying they anything
or doing are rare that would
encourage or help any of the groups involved in
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neutral adj an argument or war
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to officially suggest someone for an election, job,
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nominate v position or honour
If something or someone obsesses you, or if you
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notoriety n the stateabout
obsess of being famousorforsomeone,
something something bad
you think
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obsess v about them all the time
a room or part of a building in which people
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obvious adj clear; especially
work, easy to see, recognise
sitting or understand
at tables with computers,
telephones, etc., usually as a part of a business
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office n or other organisation
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openly adv without hiding any of your thoughts or feelings
in some political systems, the elected politicians
who belong to the largest party which does not
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opposition n form theof
a group government
people who work together in a
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organisation n structured way for a shared purpose
(especially in the past) a person who has broken
the law and who lives separately from the other
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partsofofallsociety because they want to escape
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outlaw n legal punishment
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poisonous adj very harmful and able to cause illness or death
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potential adj possible when the necessary conditions exist
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present v to introduce
trying a television
to appear or soundormore
radioimportant
show or
clever than you are, especially in matters of art
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pretentious adj and literature
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pretty adv quite, but not extremely
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prime minister n the leader of the government in some countries
to tell someone that you will certainly do
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promise v something
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provoke v to cause ainreaction,
behaving especially
an unpleasant wayaby
negative one
trying too
much to get something or to make someone do
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pushy adj something
to make someone dislike something or
someone, or to discourage someone from doing
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put off phrasasomething
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repay v to
to pay
makeback or to reward someone
an organisation, or something
industry, system, etc.
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reshape v operate differently
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resolve v to solve or end a problem or difficulty
to move about or travel, especially without a
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roam v clear
a veryidea of what
famous andyou are going
successful to do of
performer
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rock star n popular music
to stop someone or something from being killed,
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save v injured or destroyed
a flat surface in a cinema, on a television or a
computer system on which pictures or words are
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screen n shown
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to support a person, organisation or activity by
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sponsor v giving money, encouragement or other help
a condition in which all movement or activity has
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standstill n stopped
a large flatsomeone
describes round fishwhowithfollows
a longthe
tail rules
that has
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stingray n poisonousofpoints
principles on or
a belief it way of living very
carefully and exactly, or a belief or principle that
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to experience difficulty and make a very great
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struggle v effort in order to do something
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success n the achieving of the results wanted or hoped for
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supply n an amount
to clean, of something
especially that
a floor, byisusing
available for to
a brush use
collect the dirt into one place from which it can
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sweep v be removed
describes someone who shows, especially by
what they say, that they understand and care
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sympathetic adj about someone's
to consider suffering
a person, subject or situation to be
important or dangerous and worth your attention
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take seriously phraseor respect
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terror n (violent action which causes) extreme fear
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think up phrasato produce a new idea or plan
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tirelessly adv working energetically and continuously
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to be honest phrase(informal) used to express your real opinion
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to my mind idiom in my opinion
(a) pain caused by something being wrong with
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If a band tours a particular area, it performs in
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a building in which local government officials and
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a way of achieving anhave meetings
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by trying a number of different methods and
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trial and error phraselearning from the mistakes that you make
If a piece of work or problem is tricky, it is difficult
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tricky adj to adeal
in waywith
thatand needs
shows thatcareful
you areattention
feeling or skill
very
pleased
someone who intentionally causes problemsorfor
because you have won something
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triumphantly adv succeeded
other people, especially people who are in a
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troublemaker n position of power or authority
the money paid for teaching, especially when
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tuition fee n given to a college or university
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unreasonable adj not
a fair or acceptable
medium-sized road vehicle used especially for
carrying goods and which often has no windows
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van n in the sides of the back half
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variety n many different types of things or people
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vegetarian adj not eating or including meat
an opinion or belief or idea, or a way of thinking
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actionssomething
or words which are intended to hurt
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violence n people
done, made or given willingly, without being
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a roomor
in paid to do
a place it
where people can sit and rest
while waiting, as in a railway station or a doctor's
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to make someone realise a possible danger or
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said whenespecially
you think one
it is in the future
possible that the
fame/success, etc. that has been achieved was
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something a person tells you that makes you
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witty adj using wordsthere
understand in a clever and funny
is a possible way or
danger
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If a problem or difficult situation works out, it
gradually becomes better or satisfactory, and if
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example sentence
Aborigine culture
to administer medicine / punishment /
relief
Watch
Sales out
of for alligators.
nerve gas antidotes increased
The minister argued for/in favour
dramatically before the war.
of/against making cuts in military
spending.
Should the opportunity arise, I'd love to
go to China.
a cautionary tale
a wedding/graduation ceremony
Hot water circulates through the
heating system.
I think she coped very well under the
circumstances.
The war has claimed thousands of
lives.
I hate cockroaches!
a colony of ants/termites/bacteria
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Elbow injuries are commonly found
among tennis players.
For many people, dieting is a
compulsion.
a conference
The on women's
water supply rights for
is being tested
contamination (the presence of
unwanted or dangerous substances).
contemporary music / literature / art /
fashion
If you're both going to lie, at least stick
to the same story and don't contradict
each other!
a convincing argument/explanation
The ranch employed ten or twelve
cowboys.
Her name keeps cropping up in
conversation.
The specialist
Economists diagnosed
differ cancer.
on the cause of
inflation.
The President is clearly in a dilemma
about/over how to tackle the crisis.
electronically generated graphics
The
This nail was
is one ofembedded into the wood.
the many problems faced
by working mothers.
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Fighting in Vietnam was an experience
that would haunt him for the rest of his
life.
a horrific accident/crime
The crowd cried out in horror as the car
burst into flames.
The massacre was a crime against
humanity.
The
Andychild
and was
Vickiclearly
had a in distress.
furious row
outside their house, in full view of the
neighbours.
environmental/ethical/personal issues
Killer whales are highly intelligent
creatures.
a largely male company
a lengthy discussion/process
A large crowd looked on as the band
played.
I made up an excuse about why I was
late.
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a mythological hero/creature
What was the nature of his inquiry?
Nepal is famous
We have for its
discussed beauty.
these plans on
numerous occasions.
IWe're
think particularly
the engine is overheating.
interested to hear
from people who speak two or more
European
We're havinglanguages.
a party tonight - pass it
on.
prehistoric man/humans/animals
Prick the skin of the potatoes with a
fork before baking them.
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She set out to find the missing key.
Johnny
Burning suffers from
his letters asthma.
He's complaining ofwas symbolically
all the usual flu
important to her.
symptoms - a high temperature,
headache and so on.
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The outbreak of food poisoning was
traced to some contaminated shellfish.
an unexplained death/noise
unwelcome news
a would-be
We artist/politician
had estimated about 300 visitors,
but the actual number was much
higher.
He addressed a few introductory
remarks to the audience.
a
I'msales/shop assistant
auditioning for the part of Lady
Macbeth.
Is this dress
Three available
families living ininone
a larger
room size?
- it's a
disgrace!
Are you going to break the news to her
or shall I?
Bob and I have been great buddies for
years.
There are three candidates standing in
the
Sheelection.
capitalised on her knowledge and
experience to get a new and better
paid job.
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Let's carry on this discussion at some
other time.
casual labour
She is now the CEO of a successful
marketing business.
If you want to open a file, click twice on
the icon for it.
a book on human learning, memory
and cognition
We're entertaining some colleagues of
Ben's tonight.
We've received a complaint from one of
our listeners
Did you comeabout offensive any
to/reach/draw language.
conclusions at the meeting this
morning?
We are conducting a survey to find out
what our customers think of their local
bus service.
a multinational corporation
There's a high correlation between
smoking
What wasandthelung cancer. 'Arthritis in
diagnosis?'
both joints.'
digital data
When she noticed her purse had gone
she felt dismayed.
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The boy disappeared in the blink of an
eye.
an incorrect answer/diagnosis
A moment's indecision when you've got
the ball and you could lose the game.
a serious infection
a dog licence
Jack has been a loyal worker in this
company for almost 50 years.
a daily/weekly/local/national paper
a part-time job
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Is
Hethere a pizzeriatonear
was planning bookhere?
a rock-
climbing holiday, till I pointed out that
Denis is afraid of heights.
Laws against racial prejudice must be
strictly enforced.
The company is relocating to new
premises.
She's got a lot of pressure on her at
work just now.
It's all part of the learning process.
The 1990s were a period of rapid
change/growth.
If you tell him what happened, I'm sure
he'll understand - he's a reasonable
man.
The band's latest album will be
released next week.
He was jailed for revealing secrets to
the Russians.
economic theory
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The main orchestral brass instruments
are the horn, trumpet, trombone, and
tuba.
a business venture
Vibrations were felt hundreds of miles
from the centre
He pulled out a of
bigthe
fat earthquake.
wallet stuffed
with bank notes.
I weighed up my chances of escape,
and decided to wait for a better
moment.
This credit card allows you to withdraw
up to £200 a day from cash
dispensers.
The national anthems of the teams are
played at the beginning of a big
international football match.
wild buffalo
chief cashier
colloquial speech
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crisis talks
There was a curious-looking man
standing outside.
Must dash!
the
Theglobal economy
Government is expected to call an
election very soon.
a furnished/unfurnished flat
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People sat around the fountain.
a golden necklace
The country is now being governed by
the Labour Party.
A mugger grabbed her handbag as she
was walking across the park.
The film has grossed over $200 million
this year.
an independent enquiry/organisation
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Make sure you don't mark the
paintwork while you're moving the
furniture around.
Cooking time required: 30-35 mins.
coal/salt mining
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the selection process
We only had a couple of hours to set
up before the exhibition opened.
The instructions were written in simple
English.
The ruined house had a sinister
appearance.
slippery soap
solid ground
a trustworthy friend
I think you
Clearly we made a wise
need to comechoice.
to an
arrangement that is acceptable to both
parties.
You can't just make wild accusations
like
The that!
arms-dealing affair has severely
damaged the reputation of the
government.
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Algiers is the capital of Algeria.
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The three men are accused of
conspiracy.
How did he receive your suggestion?'
'Rather coolly
Allegations - Icover-up
of a don't think
of he
thewas too
effects
keen.'
of industrial pollution have been
strongly denied by the Environment
Minister.
a last-minute equaliser
a figure-skating champion
a flawless complexion
The accident forged a close bond
between the two families.
I could sense his frustration at not
being able to help.
A school fails if it does not fulfil the
needs/requirements of its pupils.
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Stop getting at me!
The goalkeeperasran
Her greatness towards
a writer is the ball.
unquestioned.
Italy had a comfortable three-goal lead
over France by half-time.
a heated debate
After a slight hesitation, she began to
speak.
a high-speed train/ferry
a career in journalism
a last-gasp attempt
a football/cricket/tennis match
a memorable performance
They looked at the blood samples
under the microscope.
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In the next game they will face the
mighty Redskins.
IIfmisjudged how far
the ball touches I had
the net to throwa the
during
ball.
service in a game of tennis, you have
to serve again.
a non-stop flight
There are serious problems in our
country. Nonetheless, we feel this is a
good time to return.
a slow/fast pace
a victory parade
His attractiveness is partly due to his
self-confidence.
a football/hockey/cricket
Financial problems have pitch
been plaguing
their new business partners.
The plot was discovered before it was
carried out.
House prices have plummeted in
recent months.
They believe that the European
Community needs a common foreign
and security policy.
The region has enormous potential for
economic development.
What can European companies learn
from Japanese business practices?
psychological
The problems
central bank has pulled off one of
the biggest financial rescues of recent
years.
We took the children to a puppet
show/theatre.
Nigeria was the first team to qualify for
the World Cup.
Are you in the queue for tickets?
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The region is renowned for its
outstanding natural beauty.
He beat his closest/nearest rival by 20
marks.
a cricket/tennis umpire
military/school uniform
Each person's genetic code is unique
except in theher
She turned case
faceofupwards
identicalto
twins.
the
midday sun.
Without
The fuel, the
Redskins vehicles
opened thewill become
season by
useless afor
scoring moving supplies.
resounding / stunning /
impressive 25-3 victory against/over
Detroit.
The party was only just starting to
warm up as I left.
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There'll be a prize for the winner.
a worldwide recession
I often prefer the ads on TV to the
actual programmes.
Teachers complain that more of their
time is taken up with administration
than with teaching.
a letter of application
You
The look totally awesome
demonstrators walkedinalong
that dress.
the
street, waving banners and shouting
angrily.
This document will form the basis for
our discussion.
a giant billboard
Do you always buy the same brand of
coffee?
She brandished a saucepan at me so I
ran out of the kitchen.
a complex
I don't thinkmolecule/carbohydrate
she's consciously rude to
people - it's just her manner.
There has been a consistent
improvement
Have you got in her attitude.
a copy of last Saturday's
'Guardian', by to
You will need any chance?
include a covering
letter saying why you want the job.
Is your CV up to date?
a dedicated father/teacher
He has always shown great dedication
to the cause.
I certainly have no desire to have
children.
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She's young and dynamic and will be a
great addition
List the to the
elements team.
which make up a
perfect dinner
Like a lot party.
of men, he finds it hard to
express his emotions.
exotic flowers/food/designs
an advertising hoarding
What
I'd likean
to ingenious
introduce solution!
my younger son,
Mark.
intrusive questioning
a leather coat/belt/handbag
I've been asked to limit my speech to
ten minutes maximum.
a corporate logo
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The right clothes can make an impact.
a career
Our staff in marketing
are hard working and highly
motivated.
The UN has sent a multinational
peace-keeping force.
a gold/silver/pearl necklace
niche advertising
That's a new dress, isn't it?' 'Yes, you
are observant!'
the origin of the species
The gunmen opened fire, killing a
policeman
If you don'tand
payaattention
passer-by.
now, you'll get
it all wrong later.
She had plastered her bedroom walls
with photos of pop stars.
Can we go back to the question that
Helena posed earlier?
a striped/white
The sex scenesshirt
in the book were
considered very shocking at the time
when it was published.
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Black slaveskeeps
She always used to
mework
up toondate
the with
cotton plantations of the southern
the latest gossip - you know, so-and-so
United States.
from down the road is having a baby
and
The so-and-so's just him
news will upset bought
- weamust
car.
think of a way to soften the blow (make
the news less unpleasant) for him.
All their products are responsibly
sourced.
Of the ten starters (horses which
started in the race), two fell at the first
fence.
a clothing/liquor store
visual stimulus/impact/abilities
If you are willing to fly at night, you can
get a much cheaper ticket.
We Olympic
An had to abandon the car.
silver medal is a
remarkable achievement for one so
young.
The alarm is activated by the lightest
pressure.
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They've adopted a baby girl.
a
Anburglar/car/fire/smoke
anonymous letter alertedalarmpolice to
the possibility of a terrorist attack at the
airport.
Lambs bleated
Frightened for car
by the their mothers.
horn, the horse
bolted.
These animals always return to the
same breeding ground.
a catchy tune
The gates were locked with a padlock
and
She adrove
heavy
thesteel
car chain.
round the block to
charge (up) its batteries.
IMy
couldn't find says
boyfriend the right classroom.
They've copied theI'd enjoy
basic a walking
design from
holiday, but I'mmodel
the Japanese not convinced.
and added a few
of their own refinements.
97
She curled up on the couch and went
to sleep.
They showed great courage when they
found
Pleaseout about
credit metheir
withbaby's
some disability.
intelligence!
The sound of frogs croaking kept me
awake.
Where can
Although wesaid
they put the diningshe
nothing, table?
could
sense their disapproval of her
suggestion.
She was deeply distressed by the
news of his death.
98
an
Weexceptional
will stay in astudent
farmhouse this
holiday.
a flock
The of flamingoes
president was flanked by senior
ministers.
heightened emotions
high-heeled
He's droppedshoes
given several hints to the
boss that he'll quit if he doesn't get a
promotion.
Why do snakes
She hummed to hiss?
herself as she walked
to school.
We bought
Some of theayounger
humidifier
popforbands
the office.
try to
imitate their musical heroes from the
past.
imminent disaster/danger
Who will be in charge of the
department when Sophie leaves?
99
On a clear day you can see the temple
in the pilots
Their distance.
are guided by an infrared
optical system that shows images
clearly
It was aneven at night.book, full of
interesting
fascinating insights into human
relationships.
All his instincts told him to stay near the
car
Theyand waitanforadorable
have help. itty-bitty little
dog.
Kestrels arekicked
His parents excellent
himhunters.
out and he had
nowhere to go.
a loving relationship
People living in low-lying areas were
evacuated because of the floods.
a magnificent view
The male of the species is less
aggressive.
How willhas
He only youto
manage?
look at her, and she
melts.
The opening
He might haveof told
the you
novel
heiswas
amazing.
a
qualified electrician, but the truth is
quite otherwise.
an Amazonian
Dust parrothave got into the
particles must
motor.
peanut oil
100
Three hundred people perished in the
earthquake.
They find the company's attitude
perplexing and unreasonable.
Gravity is a natural phenomenon.
a fashion/press/amateur photographer
psychic powers
She studied psychology at Harvard.
She has a punishing schedule of five
presentations a day.
Here, puss.
a major quake
We lashed together anything that
would float to make a raft.
The explosion rattled the cups on the
table.
a tourist resort
I have great/the greatest respect for his
ideas, although I don't agree with them.
101
'Are you actively seeking jobs?' she
asked.
seismic activity/waves
Although she said nothing, I could
sense her anger
After
Good,they gotallmarried,
that's settled -they
yousettled in
send out
Brighton.
the invitations for the party, and I'll
organise the food.
slim hips/legs
Shecurled
We watched up the snake
in bed, all slither
snug andaway.
warm, and listened to the storm
outside.
It isn't yet clear how destructive this so-
called
The 'super
kids werevirus' is.
splashing
(about/around) in the shallow end of
the swimming pool.
His mother
Twenty comes
million from
people Sri starvation
face Lanka.
unless a vast emergency aid
programme is launched.
She admitted stealing the money from
her employers.
an
Sheoriginal
had thestoryline
strength and stamina to
take the lead and win the gold medal.
The weather was terrible.
A fish bone got stuck in my throat.
Toads have dryer, lumpier skins than
frogs and spend less time in the water.
The tornado
Tributes havedestroyed their in
been pouring house.
from all
over the world for the famous actor
who died
What's theyesterday.
trick of getting this chair to
fold up?
We could hear the elephants
trumpeting in the
A tsunami has distance.a long
devastated
stretch of coast.
shoals of tuna
These sunglasses block ultraviolet
light.
an uncanny resemblance
102
Nothing is ever decided, and all the
uncertainty is very bad for staff morale.
The ownership of the painting remains
unclear.
I feel a bit uneasy about asking her to
do me such a big favour.
Children tend to get unsettled if you
keep on changing their routine.
Turn the jar upside down and shake it.
an amused smile
103
He's still conscious but he's fairly badly
injured.
In tonight's quiz, our contestants have
come from all over the country.
He was crushed by the news of the
accident.
official/confidential/legal documents
Can number
The I drop you off at the station?
of employees in the
company has trebled over the past
decade.
The enemy had succeeded in stopping
our supplies from getting through.
military/industrial espionage
I've always wanted to be an estate
agent.
They were accused of trying to
smuggle
She was explosives.
suffering from fatigue and a
stress-related illness.
104
a forged document
credit cardfully
Have you fraudrecovered from your
illness?
a pension/trust fund
grieving relatives
I always buy the same brand of
toothpaste just out of habit.
life/health/car/travel insurance
international politics
I didn't realise your husband was here,
Dr Jones - I hope I'm not intruding.
Concentrations of troops near the
border look set to invade within the
next few days.
The scheme
Officials werewas launched
accused a year ago.
of laundering
the stolen funds overseas before
returning them to the US.
She has
They a slight
were takenlimp.
prisoner while on a
reconnaissance mission behind enemy
lines.
105
His physical and mental health had got
worse.
to obtain permission
I feel bad that I didn't offer them any
food/offer any food to them.
an ordinary neighbourhood
Does he think he can outsmart me?
palliative care
a parachute jump
peace talks/proposals
They find it hard to live on their state
pension.
The jury has to decide whether a
person is guilty or innocent of a crime.
She was overawed by the presence of
so many people.
106
He was probably the most prolific
songwriter of his generation.
He owns a number of properties in the
centre of London.
107
They live in a semi-detached house.
a sombre atmosphere/voice/face
a peace treaty
He is clearly a very troubled man.
Unbeknown to me, she had a twin
sister.
108
As talks between the leaders broke
down, several months of careful
diplomacy
There was were an airunravelled.
of unreality about the
visit, as if I'd stepped into another world
for two weeks.
an unremarkable town
The killer lured his unsuspecting
victims back to his apartment.
What an utterly stupid thing to do!
a web of deceit
a woolly hat/jumper
The weather has turned a touch too
cold for my liking.
'ITV' is the abbreviation for
'Independent Television'.
a caravan holiday
109
Our high living standards cause our
present population to consume 25
percent of the world's oil.
The new telephone rates will affect all
consumers including businesses.
elegant decor
What degree did you do at York?'
'Geography.'
Could you survive on a desert island?
a mood/sense of despair
Many people are very concerned about
the
Candestruction
you produceof athe rainforests.
report detailing
what we've spent on the project so far?
ethical
They'reand
goinglegal
on issues
an extended holiday
to Australia.
My
His cold seems
greatest to be getting
ambition worse.
is to sail round
the globe.
He's decided to leave the band and go
it alone as a singer.
I can't face the hassle of moving house
again.
He
Thewas
newsborn in Hawaii.
of his death was splashed in
headlines across all the newspapers.
110
A large house like this must be
expensive to heat.
Welcome
In to our
the phrase humble
'Leave himhome.
alone!', the
verb 'leave' is an imperative/is in the
imperative.
Come indoors, it's cold outside.
The interior walls have patches of
damp on them.
a Brazil/cashew nut
Winners of the competition will win a
holiday of a lifetime.
organic food/fruit/farms/farmers
recreational
Any decreaseactivities/facilities/interests
in tourism could have
serious repercussions for the local
economy.
111
You'll need to build a basic rocket
stove.
The walk is a round trip.
The flood has left villagers and animals
desperately
The seeds ofscavenging for food.
friendship were sown
early, and they remained lifelong
companions.
a bathroom/kitchen sink
solar radiation
a solo performance/flight
Within an hour of the ship transmitting
an SOS (message/call), six boats had
arrived and started a rescue operation.
a source of heat/energy/light
112
He wasfour
Of the unaware
millionthat the police
people who havewere
watching him.
become vegetarians in Britain, nearly
two-thirds are women.
Do
Theyou use
flight video-conferencing?
attendant welcomed us
aboard.
He's very actively involved in (does a
lot of work for) the local Labour Party.
a
Weblank
oncesheet of paper
got stuck in a blizzard for six
hours.
The grass
There's no isway
stillI damp.
can meet that
deadline.
They are desperate for help.
113
We were encouraged to learn foreign
languages at school.
a flu virus
genuine leather
economic hardship
The president hastened to reassure his
people that he was in perfect health.
They hauled the boat out of the water.
His mother was Italian, hence his name
- Luca.
114
The changes to the national health
system willofbe
That look implemented
grief next year.
would be imprinted
on her mind forever.
There are few indications (that) the
economy is on an upswing.
an instinctive reaction
intense cold/heat/hatred
The Yanomami people live in the South
American jungle.
It takes half an hour for the tablets to
kick in.
a fish/butter/steak knife
He laboured up the hill with his heavy
load.
a lobster fisherman
a state of panic
115
He started feeling paranoid and was
convinced his boss was going to fire
him.
Stop picking
I could onheart
feel my me! pounding as I
went on stage to collect the prize.
a production schedule
116
The
It wascompliments sheself-preservation
his instinct for received after the
presentation boosted her
that led him to abandon his self-esteem.
former
friends and transfer his allegiance to
the new
I don't rulers.
think he has any notion of the
seriousness of the situation.
When she gave (them) the signal, they
all cheered.
IThe
spatfire
outspread
the foul-tasting liquid.
very rapidly because of
the strong wind.
Try to stand up straight.
Ben Kingsley starred in the film
'Gandhi'.
a stressful day/job
The Democrats suffered a crushing
defeat in the lastsurge
An unexpected election.
in electrical
power caused the computer to crash.
117
His tendency to exaggerate is well
known.
She carried out her threat to throw
away any clothes that were left on the
floor.
A greenhouse stays warm because the
glass traps the heat of the sun.
a drama/poetry/training workshop
The only access to the village is by
boat.
I admired him for his determination.
a chiffon blouse
a silicon chip
It took several hours to clear the road
after the accident.
Strawberries and cream complement
each other perfectly.
118
You can't work continuously for six
hours without a break!
I like the contrast of the white trousers
with the black jacket.
contrasting colours/flavours
Our host was wearing a clown
costume.
Too many rules might deaden
creativity.
a critical report
a
Hecourse
seemedin cybernetics
a bit depressed about his
work situation.
a driving ambition
He drowned in a boating accident.
If he's so awful, why don't you just
dump him?
an experienced teacher
a fertile imagination
There was another flare-up of rioting
later that day.
physical force
Are you feeling
We need frustrated
to make in your
fundamental
present job?
changes to the way in which we treat
our environment.
119
a graphic design course
The government is trying to limit
population growth.
a public/university library
The novel has a light-hearted approach
to life.
120
a modality of communication
Do you feel/get nervous during exams?
one of Britain's most notorious
criminals
The path to success is fraught with
difficulties.
The photograph awakens poignant
memories of happier days.
I don't respond very positively to being
bossed around - it just makes me
angry.
Qualifications are important but
practical experience is always an
advantage.
a predominantly
the Muslim
principles of the community
criminal justice
system
a leather purse
121
He saw himself as the victim of a
personal vendetta being waged by his
political enemies.
He always uses vibrant colours in his
paintings.
leisure activities
The discovery of oil brought many
benefits to the
Do you play anytown.
other sports besides
football and basketball?
This sort of over-ambitious scheme is
bound to fail.
He's still looking for a buyer for his
house.
The book
As she leftisthe
in excellent
court, shecondition.
was
confronted by angry crowds who tried
to block her way.
Does flying contribute to global
warming?
a coral bracelet/necklace
Officials said that the reason for the
large number of delayed trains was the
bad weather conditions.
122
ebony piano keys
an elegant woman
an epic journey/struggle
Pollution from exhaust fumes is
damaging the old buildings.
She gave a clear, factual account of
the attack.
Greek history/culture
123
to live in luxury
a mother-of-pearl necklace
senior management
suburban schools/housing
124
We were unable to get funding and
therefore had to abandon the project.
natural/plain yogurt
appalling injuries
She
She evidently
complaineddresses forhusband
that her comfort.
never paid her any compliments any
more.
The terrorist action has been
condemned as an act of barbarism and
cowardice.
He's got the confidence to walk into a
room of strangers and immediately
start a got
We've conversation.
two people called Paul
James working here, so it's a bit
confusing!
125
He's constantly changing his mind.
I find it very hard to dress my two-year-
old when
The film isshe refuses
about to cooperate.
a young police-officer
and his struggle to expose corruption in
the force.
They were offered a few cosmetic
improvements to their working
conditions, but nothing of significance.
a counselling service
She made her professional stage debut
in
ThatSwan
manLake.
has such an enormous ego -
I've never known anyone so full of
themselves!
I'd just like to emphasise how important
it is for people to learn foreign
languages.
an entertaining story/film
The adverts entice the customer into
buying things they don't really want.
I'm very envious of your new coat - it's
lovely.
heavy eyelids
facial hair
cosmetic fillers
a publicity gimmick
126
Thankfully no one was harmed in the
accident.
Peter might look a bit fierce, but
actually he's fairly harmless.
a hypothetical example/situation
a science lab
a naked man
a narrative poem
127
If the growth gets any bigger they'll
have to operate.
a sales promotion
128
I insured my property with an
established, reputable company.
The government was reluctant to
sanction intervention in the crisis.
Save your work on a memory stick.
a training/housing/play scheme
a stunning
The dress
book discusses his illness and
subsequent resignation from the
government.
surgical supplies/instruments/gloves,
etc.
When you've finished reading your
book, and I've finished mine, shall we
swap?
The design of the house had a
The skullsymmetry,
pleasing at the bottom of the picture
its oblong shape is
symbolic of death.
being picked up in its elongated
windows.
an unfair system
129
For them, the house's main value lay in
its quiet country location.
The voucher is valid between July and
stunning
December visuals
and entitles you to 10% off
all overseas flights.
an
Thearchaeological dig/excavation
museum's collection includes
artefacts dating back to prehistoric
times.
a very attractive young woman
I'll need to pack all my bits and pieces.
a labour/prison/refugee camp
a cargo ship/plane
a 10p/ten pence coin
130
We're linked to the on-line database at
our head office.
a dozen
It was hereggs
natural elegance that struck
me.
An example of ellipsis is 'What
percentage was left?' 'Twenty' ( = 20
per cent.)
a fashionable nightclub/restaurant
a well-known geographer
a huge
John iceberg
Lennon gained iconic status
following his death.
a bottle of ink
an aerobics instructor
a first-aid/tool kit
131
Don't leave out any important
information.
industrial/farm machinery
The Maoris arrived in New Zealand
from Polynesia over 1,000 years before
the Europeans.
The oil slick seriously threatens marine
life around the islands.
The band's songs have always been
marked by controversial lyrics.
a medieval building/painting/town
You have to apply for membership of
the sports club.
a novel idea
outdated weapons/ideas
a royal/presidential palace
frozen/dried peas
The pipeline will be built beneath our
house.
The march will be heavily policed by an
anti-riot unit.
a
Hisprisoner of war
letter was camp without
completely
punctuation.
It was pure coincidence/chance that we
met.
Police found a large/small quantity of
drugs in his possession.
We recorded their wedding on video.
a regional accent/dialect/newspaper
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voter registration
If he forgot to pay his rent, his landlady
would sendIhim
Every year a reminder.
renew my membership of
the sports club.
He renovates old houses and sells
them
Couldatyou
a profit.
rephrase your question,
please?
Penicillin
Her ideaswas a revolutionary
revolutionised drug.
nursing
practice.
I ring home once a week to tell my
parents I'm okay.
a grain of sand
The danger of shipwreck is much
greater in fog.
an old steamship
Hard work a
We buried is family
the key to success.
time capsule in the
garden.
In Los Angeles many companies
Do you cook
encourage theemployees
their tomatoes first?
to use
alternative means of transportation,
rather than the car.
The investigation uncovered evidence
She plays the ukulele.
of a large-scale illegal trade in wild
birds.
133
Great trouble is taken to keep our
database up-to-date.
virtual shopping
a lethal weapon
bad/good/cold/dry/hot/stormy/warm/
wet/etc.
It was a weather
pretty town with a picturesque
harbour and well-preserved buildings.
Bizarrely,
He's not myI'veboyfriend
never met him. just good
- we're
friends!
I have to go for a brain scan.
He cautiously opened the box.
134
a 200-word composition
The smell of cigarette smoke confirmed
what he had suspected: there had
been a party in his absence.
If you can't control your dog, put it on a
lead!
a controversial issue / decision /
speech / figure
Try
Thenot to criticise
farmer her.
was accused of cruelty to
animals.
The rebels' only form of defence
against the soldiers' guns was sticks
and stones.
The city's defenders were
outnumbered by the besieging army.
He's lacking
Poland in empathy.
reached the final of the
championship yesterday with an
emphatic 5-0 victory over Italy.
an exchange of ideas/information
About 800,000 children are exposed to
poisons every year.
135
Ten-year-olds have started wearing
lipstick and make-up in imitation of the
older girls. behaviour was wholly
His casual
inappropriate for such a formal
occasion.
a newborn infant
Have you read the introduction to the
third edition?
Her
She account
suggested of the case wasthat
half-jokingly an they
inversion of the facts.
should sell the family car and all buy
bikes instead.
wild/cultivated mushrooms
a nasty shock/surprise
a successful neuroscientist
136
You must not on any account let them
in.
Inside the room there was the
unmistakable odour of sweaty feet.
a willing participant
a petrol tank/pump/station
unexplained phenomena
a physiological process
137
This door seems to be stuck - can you
help me push it open?
a ray/beam/shaft/pool
It may be cheap to buyofbut
sunlight
you've got
to take into consideration the cost of
repairs.
He tilted his chair backwards and put
his feet up on his desk.
The dust always triggers off her
allergies.
She
She is undeniably
was undoubtedlygood atbest
the her job.
candidate.
The couple were unlucky enough to be
in the hotel when the terrorist group
struck.
It is unquestionably one of the best
known paintings of the century.
The two of them seem unable to
control their sexual urges.
The Ministry of Defence has the power
of veto over all British arms exports.
a wide-ranging discussion
The stereo wasn't working because it
hadn't been wired up properly.
IShe
can't
is stop yawning
continually - I must
abusing be tired.
her
position/authority by getting other
people to do things for her.
a
Hedrug/heroin addictof an adventurer,
was something
livinghad
She most of hisrelatives
invited life abroad.
from all
corners of the world to her 80th
birthday party.
an annual event/visit/holiday
He was arrested when customs officers
found drugs in his bag.
138
As far as I'm concerned I think you're
wrong.
central Europe/London
He came across some of his old love
letters in his wife's drawer.
It is hoped that a compromise will be
reached in today's talks.
She confessed to her husband that she
had sold her wedding ring.
a deadly virus
139
He managed to pay off his debts in two
years.
legal fees
Our washing machine broke down
yesterday and flooded the kitchen.
I think Dave likes to be the focus of
attention.
a picture
Wood, frame
coal, oil, petrol and gas are all
different kinds of fuel.
140
a glossy coffee-table book
It's not good for me but I keep going
back
Somefor more.go to great lengths to
people
make their homes attractive.
He made a rather half-hearted attempt
to clear up the rubbish.
Can you hand out these forms please?
I thought he handled the situation very
well.
A heavy gold necklace hung around
her neck.
polar
We mustice caps
make an immediate
response.
If he carries on like this he's in danger
of losing
The his job.
trousers shrank when I washed
them, but they weren't really big
enough in the first place.
industrial output
an infectious
I wonder whatlaugh
it was about her
upbringing that made her so insecure.
141
upper/lower jaw
a religious leader
a famous linguist
a gas mask
weapons
I'm in the of mass destruction
process of collecting material
for an article that I'm writing.
The temperature will reach a maximum
of 27°C today.
She seems to find it difficult to form
meaningful relationships.
The
I feelsnow usually melts
I've messed up myby mid March.
chances of
becoming a great singer.
My mission in life is to educate the rich
about the suffering of the poor.
The police moved in to stop the
protesters.
We
If visitedanmany
there's naturebetween
argument parks. my
daughter and her mother, it's important
that I remain neutral.
142
He's been nominated by the Green
Party as their candidate in the next
election.
He achieved/gained notoriety for
murdering eleven women in the north
of
TheEngland.
whole relationship obsessed me
for years.
a passionate speech
shortcrust/puff/filo/choux/flaky pastry
poisonous chemicals
143
The prospect of increased prices has
already provoked an outcry.
a pushy salesman
a self-obsessed teenager
a smug grin
Rob's very sociable - he likes his
parties.
She split up with her boyfriend last
week.
144
The team is sponsored by JVC, so the
players wear the letters JVC on their
shirts.
The traffic was brought to a standstill
today.
a giant stingray
To begot
He's honest, I really
pink walls anddon't care.carpet,
a green
which to my mind looks all wrong.
I've
The got
playterrible
will betoothache.
performed first in
London, and will then tour the rest of
the country.
145
a meeting at the town hall
There's no instant way of finding a cure
- it's just a process of trial and error.
Those bird models are quite tricky to
make, aren't they?
Bob
I wastriumphantly
worried thatannounced his
I would be regarded
promotion.
as a troublemaker if I complained
about the safety standards.
unreasonable demands
a delivery van
I'll sitwere
We in the waiting
warned room.
not to eat the fish
which might give us a slight stomach
upset.
What price victory when so many
people have died in the struggle?
a witty comment/remark
Can I give you a word of warning?
Don't worry about anything - it'll all
work out (for the best) in the end, you'll
see.
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