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absolutely ***
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academic noun 5
accuracy **
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actually ***
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adventure **
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amateur *
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amusement *
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completely: used for emphasis
10 to someone’s amusement phrase 11 annoyance noun
12 anti‐ prefix
13 app noun
14 appalled adjective
15 artefact *
noun
16 astonishment *
noun
17 authoritative adjective
18 baffled adjective
When Shahrazad offered to see the king, her father was absolutely astonished.
someone who teaches or does research at a college Wikipedia articles are written and revised by hundreds of or university
thousands of unpaid volunteers, who may be academics.
/ ækə demɪk/
the quality of being accurate
Professional experts still have a vital role to play in deciding about the accuracy and importance of facts.
/ ækjʊrəsi/
used when correcting what someone has said or I thought he was a student, but actually he’s the teacher.
thinks, or what you yourself have said
/ æktʃuəli/
an exciting, unusual and sometimes dangerous I decided I was ready for an adventure after college.
experience
/əd ventʃə(r)/
someone who does something because they enjoy it Wikipedia articles are written and revised by hundreds of instead of as a job
thousands of unpaid volunteers, who may be simply interested amateurs.
/ æmətə(r)/, / æmətʃʊə(r)/
a feeling of being amused
Her children have always been a great source of amusement for her.
/ə mju:zmənt/
Much to everyone's amusement, someone hid his clothes while making someone want to smile or laugh
he was swimming.
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a slightly angry or impatient feeling
Shaking his head in annoyance, Patrick left the room.
/ə nɔɪəns/
opposed to someone or something: used with some Police were brought in to ensure the public's safety at the nouns, for example antiwar, anti‐racism
antiwar demonstration.
/ ænti/
an application: software which carries out a certain The dictionary app is now available for iPhone and iPad.
function on a computer, mobile phone, etc.
/æp/
offended or shocked very much by something, The citizens were appalled at the king’s brutality.
because it is extremely unpleasant or bad
/ə pɔːld/
an object that was made a long time ago and is You’ll find Polynesian artefacts, and probably encounter most of historically important, for example a tool or weapon Pitcairn’s residents.
/ ɑː(r)tɪˌfækt/
very great surprise
Some ministers expressed astonishment that they could no longer travel first class.
/ə stɒnɪʃmənt/
based on the best, most complete, and most reliable That means citing verifiable, authoritative sources, especially on information
controversial topics and when the subject is a living person.
/ɔːˈθɒrɪtətɪv/
unable to understand something, puzzled
Shahrazad’s decision to see the king left her father feeling baffled.
/ bæf(ə)ld/
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/ æbsə lu tli/
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19 balanced *
adjective
/ bælənst/
20 bemusement noun
21 to someone’s bemusement phrase /bɪˈmju zmənt/
/tu
sʌmwʌnz
bɪˈmju zmənt/
22 bewildered
adjective
/bɪˈwɪldə(r)d/
23 bit **
24 a bit noun
phrase /bɪt/
/ə bɪt/
25 blog
noun
/blɒɡ/
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confused and not certain what to do
26 blogosphere
27 blossom
noun
verb
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considering all arguments, opinions, or aspects fairly The website has an official non‐bias policy, and articles must and equally
present a balanced view of a topic.
confusion
He had a look of bemusement the entire time he was at the conference.
making someone feel confused
To his bemusement, the crowd was running the wrong way.
Shahrazad’s decision to see the king left her father feeling bewildered.
He had bits of food stuck in between his teeth.
slightly or a little
I can’t do 1.00 – can we make it a bit later?
a biographical web log: a type of diary (= record of Blogs have brought about an elevation of the role of amateurs.
what someone does each day) on a website that is changed regularly, to give the latest news. The page usually contains someone’s personal opinions, comments and experiences.
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the imaginary place on the internet where people’s blogs go so that other people can read them and react to them
to develop and become more successful
Many in the blogosphere seem suspicious of funded or ‘engineered’ content.
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Their romance blossomed on a trip to Key West.
/ blɒs(ə)m/
something such as a line on a map that marks where Art knows no boundaries for British sculptor Jason de Caires one area of land ends and another begins
Taylor.
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noun
phrase
adjective
/ baʊnd(ə)ri/
/pʊʃ bæk ðə
baʊnd(ə)ri z/
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to discover new things about something or a better way of doing it
extremely impressive or beautiful
32 capsule
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noun
adjective
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the part of a space vehicle in which people travel
The unmanned Voyager spacecraft left our solar system years ago at a breathtaking 37,000 miles per hour.
This has not only broadened my outlook but also enabled me to adapt easily to new environments.
They were then resealed in a capsule and returned to Earth.
chocka is an informal way of saying that a place, road, etc is full of people or blocked with cars
You’ll probably be there before me because it’s pretty chocka on the motorway.
/ breθ teɪkɪŋ/
to make something include more things or people
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We want to make new discoveries and push back boundaries.
/ brɔːd(ə)n/
/ kæpsju l/
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a member of the public who uses a mobile phone or News organisations are crying out for ‘citizen journalists’, asking video camera to record news events on film
the public to help ‘make the news’.
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noun
verb
/ sɪtɪz(ə)n
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dʒɜː(r)nəlɪst/
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to make a computer do something by pressing a button on the mouse
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The policeman clicked the handcuffs round his wrists.
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36 click on a link phrase
/ klɪk ɒn ə
37 collective intelligence
noun
/kə lektɪv ɪn telɪdʒ(ə)ns/
38 completely ***
adverb /kəm pli tli/
39 content ***
noun / kɒntent/
noun / kɒntrɪˈbju ʃ(ə)n/
41 controversial **
adjective / kɒntrə vɜː(r)ʃ(ə)l/
42 craftsmanship
noun / krɑːftsmənʃɪp/
43 credible *
adjective / kredəb(ə)l/
adverb To apply for this position, simply click on the link below.
the combined information and knowledge shared between a group of people
used for emphasis, for example: the operation was completely successful
any material, such as writing, pictures, or music, that appears on a website or CD‐ROM
a story or article that you have written for a newspaper, magazine, or website
a controversial subject, opinion, or decision is one that people disagree about or do not approve of
With this proliferation of user‐generated content has come the notion of a collective intelligence.
He was completely devastated so he ordered her execution.
the skill involved in making something beautiful or practical using your hands
able to be believed or trusted
Examples of extraordinary craftsmanship and ingenuity were made available for scientific study.
Many in the blogosphere seem suspicious of ‘engineered’ content – that is, researched and credible content.
at the present time
a feeling of great happiness and pleasure
The exhibits are currently being stored in the cellar while the museum is being renovated.
I must say she was a delight to teach.
feeling very shocked and upset
He was completely devastated so he ordered her execution.
45 delight **
noun
/dɪˈlaɪt/
46 devastated adjective / devə steɪtɪd/
47 dismay
noun
/dɪs meɪ/
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verb adjective verb
/dɪˈsemɪneɪt/
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51 I can’t do ... phrase
/aɪ
52 download verb
/ daʊn ləʊd/
53 emergent adjective /ɪˈmɜː(r)dʒ(ə)nt/
54 emotionally‐charged adjective /ɪˌməʊʃ(ə)nəli
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User‐generated content may never replace the contributions of experts.
All articles must strive for verifiable accuracy, especially on controversial topics.
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to press a button on the mouse to connect to another file or section, for example on a website
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Local people expressed their dismay at the size of the pay rise.
the feeling of being very worried, disappointed or sad about something surprising or shocking that has happened
to make something such as information or This does not mean that we are witnessing the rise of a collective knowledge available to a lot of people
intelligence that will develop and disseminate ideas across the globe.
extremely worried, upset, or confused
He was distraught so he ordered her execution.
Maybe I’ll do some gardening.
I can’t do 1.00 – can we make it a bit later?
used when making plans to say that a time, day or date does not suit you, for example: I can’t do Wednesday
to move information (for example a file, an image, a You can download this software for free.
video) to your computer, phone, etc. from another computer, system, phone, etc.
just beginning to exist or be noticed
Such content should not be elevated to the grandiose status of an emergent ‘collective intelligence’.
filled with a strong emotion such as excitement or Museums hold up this notion of ideas for inspection by nervousness
presenting emotionally‐charged facts.
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Museums should aim to engage people emotionally.
to arrange for something to happen, especially in a useful and skilful way
Government officials managed to engineer a meeting between the two ambassadors.
extremely angry
The king was enraged to learn of his wife’s betrayal.
Museum entrance fees are becoming more and more expensive.
verb
adjective / endʒɪˈnɪə(r)/
/ɪn reɪdʒd/
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59 charge an entrance fee phrase
/ tʃɑː(r)dʒ ən
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a public show where art or other interesting things are put so that people can go and look at them
using new ideas or methods that are not yet proved to be successful every time
special skill or knowledge that you get from experience, training, or study
outside or beyond something: used with some adjectives, for example extraterrestrial , extramarital
Museums perform the function of creating and engaging knowledge through experimental projects.
Increasingly, collective intelligence is seen as preferable to professional expertise.
While many scientists speculate that extraterrestrial life exists, so far there is no conclusive evidence to prove it.
not within the usual powers of the law
Reports of extrajudicial killings by the government were alarming to the generally peaceful country.
Examples of extraordinary craftsmanship and ingenuity were made available for scientific study.
Eyewitnesses describe the man as tall with brown hair.
/ eksɪˈbɪʃ(ə)n/
adjective /ɪk sperɪˈment(ə)l/
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65 extra‐ prefix
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adjective
/ ekstrədʒʊˈdɪʃ(ə)l/
67 extraordinary ** adjective /ɪk strɔː(r)d(ə)n(ə)ri/
very unusual and surprising
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noun
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someone who has seen something happen, especially a crime or an accident
used when you are adding something to what you have just said, especially something surprising
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The exhibits are currently being stored in the cellar while the museum is being renovated.
Describe an interesting or unusual exhibit or temporary exhibition you have seen in a museum.
/ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
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to make members of the public pay money to visit a Most museums do not charge an entrance fee.
entrəns fi / museum, art gallery, etc.
feeling extremely happy, usually for a short time only The vizier was euphoric when Shahrazad’s life was spared.
an object that is part of an exhibition
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to attract and keep someone’s interest or attention
Professional experts still have a vital role to play in deciding about the accuracy and importance of facts.
She thought I was from Spain, but in fact I’m from Mexico.
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adverb
/ feə(r)li/
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/ fɑː(r) ə fi ld/
73 further afield phrase
/ fɜː(r)ðə(r) ə fi ld/
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to some degree, but not completely or extremely
His statement explains the situation fairly well.
far away, especially from where you live or are staying
longer distances away, especially from home
The salon attracts clients from as far afield as Swansea.
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We’re exhausting all our resources here and we need to find things further afield.
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someone who decides whether or not something is suitable for publication on a website
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The new web world can only fulfil its true potential through more filters on the quality of the content generated. / fɪltə(r)/
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My practical training in conflict mediation was followed by a theoretical exam to register at the Dutch Mediation Institute.
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/ fɒləʊ/
76 follow a link phrase
/ fɒləʊ ə
77 furious ** adjective / fjʊəriəs/
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/ fjʊəri/
79 glaring adjective
/ ɡleərɪŋ/
80 great ***
81 that sounds great! adjective
phrase
/ɡreɪt/
/ðæt saʊndz
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to connect to a different file or section, for example For more details, please follow the link below.
on a website
extremely angry
The king was absolutely furious to learn of his wife’s betrayal.
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a feeling of very strong anger that usually does not last very long
a glaring light shines very brightly in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable
ɡreɪt/
/ ɡraʊn(d) breɪkɪŋ/
adjective
/ hændz ɒn/
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/ hɑː(r)t brəʊkən/
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adjective
adjective
/hɪˈstɒrɪk(ə)l/
/ hɒrɪfaɪd/
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noun
/ hɒrə(r)/
89 host **
noun
/həʊst/
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noun
/pleɪ
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The lichen survived exposure to the vacuum of space as well as the glaring ultraviolet radiation of the Sun.
Wikipedia is still a great entry point for finding information.
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used for expressing pleasure or agreement
dirty or unpleasant
Dinner and a movie ‐ that sounds great!
I’m going to paint the bathroom, which is getting really grotty.
using new methods, or achieving new results
Without those kind of groundbreaking explorations, we won’t discover the things that make life easier to live.
The internship provided the invaluable hands‐on experience he needed to get a job as a mechanic.
həʊst tu
hands‐on experience or training involves you doing something rather than just reading about it or watching other people do it
extremely sad and upset
He was completely heartbroken so he ordered her execution.
connected with history or the past
The painting depicts an actual historical event.
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very shocked or frightened
The citizens were utterly horrified at the king’s brutality.
a strong feeling of shock or fear caused by something The full horror of last night had come rushing back.
extremely unpleasant
They had brought a present for their hosts.
to arrange a special event and provide the area, buildings, equipment, or services needed for it
Museums play host to temporary exhibitions as well as live events. a small area on a computer screen that you click on in order to make the computer perform an action
College students often go to the local hot spot to unwind after a long week.
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She wore dark sunglasses after her surgery because her eyes more than usual or normal: used with some adjectives and nouns to make adjectives and nouns, were hypersensitive to light.
for example hypersensitive , hyperinflation
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/ɪn senst/
94 inconsequential
adjective
/ɪn kɒnsɪˈkwenʃ(ə)l/
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adverb
/ɪn kri sɪŋli/
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noun
/ ɪndʒə nju əti/
97 initiative ***
noun
/ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
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/ɪn tɜː(r)/
99 interactive *
adjective
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100 interchangeable
adjective
/ ɪntə(r) tʃeɪndʒəb(ə)l/
101 intriguing
adjective
/ɪn tri ɡɪŋ/
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103 a little adverb
phrase
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/ə lɪt(ə)l/
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105 can we make it a bit earlier/later/soonphrase
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/kən wi
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su nə(r)/
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/mʌlti/
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adjective
/ mɪstɪfaɪd/
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adjective
/ nju trəl/
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/ nɒn
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extremely angry
not important
The king was incensed to learn of his wife’s betrayal.
It’s billions, but it’s inconsequential to the rewards of finding out about us as the human race.
more and more over a period of time
And increasingly, collective intelligence is seen as preferable to professional expertise.
the ability to solve problems in new and clever ways Examples of extraordinary craftsmanship and ingenuity could all be gathered together.
the ability to decide in an independent way what to Working as a volunteer guide on holidays for people with a do and when to do it
disability taught me how to take the initiative, and take the lead in a crisis.
The internet is often celebrated for giving a voice to anybody and between: used with some nouns, verbs and everybody.
adjectives, for example international , interdependence
1. an interactive computer program, video etc reacts A child's development is an interactive process.
to the information and instructions that you give it
2. involving people communicating with each other and reacting to each other
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if two things are interchangeable, you can put each The terms 'thesis' and 'dissertation' were at one time one of them in the place where the other was, or you interchangeable.
can use one instead of the other, and the effect will be the same
very interesting, especially because of being strange The idea of collective intelligence is intriguing.
or mysterious
I think it’s important to find out about the things we know little about.
to a small degree
Why might Rob arrive a little later?
to arrange or organise something
News organisations are crying out for ‘citizen journalists’, asking the public to help ‘make the news’.
used to suggest an alteration to the time when I can’t do 1.00 – can we make it a bit later?
making a plan
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many or several: used with some adjectives and nouns, for example multilingual , multimillionaire
Many children today grow up in multilingual households.
if you are mystified by something, you cannot understand or explain it
not supporting a particular side in an argument or disagreement
absence of bias (= a special interest or ability in a particular thing, or a particular tendency)
at the present time, not in the past
Shahrazad’s decision to see the king left her father feeling mystified.
Wikipedia has a neutral point of view.
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The website has an official non‐bias policy, and articles must present a balanced view of a topic.
Sites like Wikipedia have removed the need for expert knowledge nowadays.
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to move around a large object in space such as a planet
a living thing such as a person, animal, or plant, especially an extremely small living thing
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adjective
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/ əʊvə(r) welmɪŋli/
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adjective
/pə(r) sweɪsɪv/
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noun
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I was in charge of financing and overseeing the final outcomes of the projects.
The vizier was overjoyed when Shahrazad’s life was spared.
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The only problem is that such a mission would be overwhelmingly expensive.
Teachers in training benefit greatly from instructor evaluations as well as peer reviews and student feedback.
good at making people agree to do or believe what you want them to
a way of judging a situation based on a particular aspect
after, or later than: used with many nouns, verbs or adjectives, for example post‐impressionist, post‐
dated
to put information (for example, a blog entry, comment, or photo) on the internet
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relating to a very early stage in the development of humans, animals, or plants
showing a high level of skill or training
The idea of collective intelligence is persuasive.
a large number of a particular thing
noun
adverb
/prə lɪfə reɪʃ(ə)n/
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adverb
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the process of a writer’s peers (= someone who belongs to the same social or professional group as another person) studying or examining a situation, policy, article, or idea again in order to decide whether it is suitable or satisfactory
/prə feʃ(ə)nəl/
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extremely pleased
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Some organisms can survive in space without any kind of protective covering.
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the final result of a process, meeting, activity, etc
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They fled away with their daughters until there were no nubile girls left in the city.
We know there are many other suns with planets orbiting them.
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the amount of money that someone wants to be paid before they will let a person who they are keeping prisoner go free
to a fairly large degree
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Most businesses will not accept postdated cheques.
I can bring to the post a proven track record in successful team management.
I’m pretty sure there will be museums.
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Some form of life exists beyond Earth, at least in primitive form.
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With this proliferation of user‐generated content has come the notion of a collective intelligence.
I quite often go to the exhibitions.
Either I shall live or else I shall be a ransom for the children of the Muslims and save them from him.'
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It's a huge relief to know that everyone is safe.
a relaxed and happy feeling you get because something bad has not happened or a bad situation has ended
to make something old look new again by repairing The exhibits are currently being stored in the cellar while the and improving it, especially a building
museum is being renovated.
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silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at The idea of collective intelligence is ridiculous.
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/rɪˈdɪkjʊləs/
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2 strict or severe
very surprised and upset by something bad that happens unexpectedly
not very much, only a little
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adverb
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noun
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noun
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/ spekjʊleɪt/
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The new web world can surely only fulfil its true potential through more rigorous standards.
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The citizens were shocked at the king’s brutality.
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I feel slightly better today.
The king was somewhat surprised when Dunyazad arrived to see her sister.
great sadness
The king was furious and overcome with rage and sorrow.
an example of something, especially of a plant or an Specimens and samples from parts of the world were made animal
available for scientific study.
to consider or discuss why something has happened Many scientists speculate that extraterrestrial life exists.
or what might happen
so surprised, upset, or angry that you cannot think of The citizens were left speechless by the king’s brutality.
anything to say
The pupils' own experiences can be a useful starter for discussion.
to some degree but not to a large degree
as the beginning or first stage of something
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1 one small part of a larger thing: used with some nouns, for example subset, subspecies
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145 tele‐ prefix
/teli/
146 teleshopping noun
/ teli ʃɒpɪŋ/
147 temporary ***
adjective
/ temp(ə)rəri/
148 totally ***
adverb
/ təʊt(ə)li/
149 track record noun
/ træk
rekɔː(r)d/
over a distance: used with some nouns and adjectives, for example telescope, telegraph
the practice of selling goods through special television programmes
existing, done, or used for only a limited period of time
completely
your reputation, based on the things that you have done
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The government could have used that money to help people in need for starters.
The researchers dressed warmly for the subarctic temperatures.
Improved telescopes and detectors have led to the detection of dozens of new planetary systems.
Teleshopping has slowly declined as more and more people switch to online shopping.
Describe an interesting or unusual exhibit or temporary exhibition you have seen in a museum.
Shahrazad’s decision to see the king left her father feeling totally bewildered.
I can bring to the post a proven track record in successful team management.
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an online social networking service
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noun
/ twɪtə(r)/
151 ultra‐ prefix
/ʌltrə/
152 ultramodern adjective
/ ʌltrə mɒdə(r)n/
extremely: used with many adjectives, for example ultra‐right‐wing, ultra‐cautious
extremely modern
ultrasonic sounds are sounds that humans cannot hear because they have very high frequencies
153 ultrasonic adjective
/ ʌltrə sɒnɪk/
154 unfriend
verb
/ʌn frend/
155 unicorn
noun
/ ju nɪˌkɔː(r)n/
156 update **
verb
/ʌp deɪt/
157 upload **
verb
/ ʌp ləʊd/
158 user‐generated adjective
/ ju zə(r)
E
New words are coming into English all the time, especially on the internet (blog, Twitter, unfriend).
The lichen survived exposure to the glaring ultraviolet radiation of the Sun.
Her antique furniture contrasted the ultramodern design of the house.
Specialised car horns use ultrasonic technology to drive away deer.
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dʒenəreɪtɪd/
159 utterly ***
160 valid **
adverb
adjective
/ ʌtə(r)li/
/ vælɪd/
161 venue **
162 verifiable
noun
adjective
/ venju /
/ verɪˈfaɪəb(ə)l/
163 verify
verb
/ verɪfaɪ/
164 very ***
adverb
/ veri/
165 vet
verb
/vet/
166 visit ***
verb
/ vɪzɪt/
167 vizier
noun
She was upset that her longtime friend unfriended her on the social networking site.
an imaginary creature like a horse with a single long Almost every Renaissance museum had a unicorn’s horn.
horn on its head
1 to add the most recent information to The database updates automatically when new information is entered.
something such as a book, document, list, blog or social networking profile
to send a file, video or image from your computer to High‐speed internet connections make it easy to upload and a larger system using the internet
download pictures quickly.
if the content of a website is user‐generated, it is created by members of the public
completely: often used for emphasising how bad someone or something is
reasonable and generally accepted
the place where an activity or event happens User‐generated content may replace the contributions of experts.
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The citizens were utterly horrified by the king’s brutality.
All opinions are equally valid.
More people are going to public cultural institutions these days than are going to sporting venues.
able to be checked or proved
All articles must strive for verifiable accuracy.
to check or to prove that something is true or correct There was no way to verify his claims.
completely: often used for emphasising how bad someone or something is
to examine something in order to decide if it is allowed
to use a website or blog
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Their father at his death left them a very moderate fortune.
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Articles are vetted for accuracy and appropriateness by a panel of experts on the Wikipedia Editorial Board.
Today, more and more young people are visiting museums.
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/vɪˈzɪə(r)/
168 weakness ** noun
/ wi knəs/
169 web‐based adjective
/ web
an important government official in some Muslim countries in the past
a fault or problem that makes something or someone less effective or attractive
accessible using the internet
beɪst/
The vizier was overjoyed when Shahrazad’s life was spared.
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Despite its weaknesses, Wikipedia is still a great entry point for finding information.
The first web‐based wiki was created by Ward Cunningham in 1995 to enable computer programmers to share ideas online.
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170 wiki noun
/ wɪki/
171 youngster ** noun
/ jʌŋstə(r)/
D
E
a website which allows its readers to freely add and A wiki is a website that allows the easy creation and editing of web pages.
edit content and to create links between different pieces of content
a child or a young person
Some museums have found themselves absolutely crowded with youngsters in the evening.
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advance **
verb
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176
Before he could advance another step, the men ran away.
frightened, for example because you feel you are in danger
different from something else and able to be used instead of it
something that you very much want to do, usually something that is difficult to achieve
to succeed in doing something that you very much want to do
I’m afraid of the dark.
/əd vɑːns/
173
174
to help something progress and become more developed or successful
afraid ***
adjective
/ə freɪd/
alternative ***
adjective
/ɔːl tɜː(r)nətɪv/
ambition **
noun
/æm bɪʃ(ə)n/
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phrase
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We are now looking for an alternative method.
His ambition was to become a successful writer.
He was on the verge of fulfilling his ambition when one day his mother suddenly announced that they would be leaving.
/fʊl fɪl ən æm bɪʃ(ə)n/
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something that makes it comfortable or enjoyable to Amenities include a gym, a pool, and a jacuzzi.
live or work somewhere
amenity noun
anxious **
adjective
/ə mi nəti/
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181
182
183
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apprehensive
adjective
/ æprɪˈhensɪv/
arouse **
verb
/ə raʊz/
as ***
conjunction
/æz/, /əz/
phrase
/æz
as soon as ... background **
balance ***
noun
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worried because you think something bad might happen
slightly worried or nervous
I’m feeling anxious about the interview tomorrow.
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The noise of cars whooshing by left me feeling insecure and apprehensive.
to cause an emotion or attitude
They can’t see anything, so their other senses are kind of aroused.
used for saying that something happens at the same As the sun sinks behind the horizon, your world is instantly time as something else
plunged into gloom.
immediately after something has happened
As soon as I saw the man coming towards me, I started running.
su n æz/
/ bæk ɡraʊnd/
noun
/ bæləns/
185
186
187
/ æŋkʃəs/
bang *
verb
/bæŋ/
bark *
verb
/bɑː(r)k/
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28
the part of a picture or pattern that is behind the main people or things in it
a situation in which different aspects or features are treated equally or exist in the correct relationship to each other
1 to hit something hard, making a loud noise
2 to move, making loud noises
to make the short loud sound that a dog makes
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What else can you see in the foreground and the background?
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Woman with a Balance is one of Vermeer’s finest paintings.
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I heard a door bang.
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There were dogs playfully barking in the distance during our stroll in an imaginary park.
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B
blind **
adjective
bound **
adjective
bound to .../bound not to ... 191
193
194
195
phrase
/ breɪn tʃaɪld/
breath ***
noun
/breθ/
phrase
/ həʊld jɔː(r)
adjective
/braɪt/
noun
/bʌz/
hold your breath bright ***
1 the buzz of conversation 2
200
/ baʊnd tu / / baʊnd
nɒt tu /
noun
198 buzz
199
/blaɪnd/
brainchild 196 buzz
197
phrase
verb
Police officers finally cornered and captured the dog.
difficult to deal with or achieve, but interesting and enjoyable
the possibility that something will happen
It aims to evoke in the visitors extraordinary and powerful emotions that are mentally challenging.
Computers allow people to link up, communicate and do business, and thus stand a chance of competing in global markets.
adjective
/ tʃælɪndʒɪŋ/
chance ***
noun
clatter
verb
/tʃɜː(r)p/
click *
verb
/klɪk/
compensate **
verb
/ kɒmpənseɪt/
/ kɒmpənseɪt fə(r)
sʌmθɪŋ/
compensate for something phrase
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strɒŋ
/ klætə(r)/
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He had been practising diving and holding his breath so that he, too, would be able to go through the tunnel.
I was thrown from bright sunshine into complete darkness.
to get control of something
challenging
verb
to breathe in and not let the air out again for some time
full of strong shining light
My head was still buzzing hours after leaving the nightclub.
/ kæptʃə(r)/
chirp
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23
verb
phrase
21
a clever system, organisation, or plan that someone Dialogue in the Dark is the brainchild of German entrepreneur thinks of and develops
Andreas Heinecke.
He could feel her cool breath on his face.
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207
22
Oil is bound to run out in my lifetime.
/bʌz/
/ðeə(r)z ə
ðæt/
206
F
In the summer, he can hear the constant buzz of the air capture **
there’s a strong chance that ... breθ/
something that is bound to happen will almost certainly happen, something that is bound not to happen will almost certainly not happen
the sound of a lot of people talking at the same time I heard the buzz of conversation.
/tʃɑːns/
205
E
It is designed to give sighted people an insight into the experience of being blind.
By signing the contract, you agree to be bound by its terms.
/ðə bʌz əv
kɒnvə(r) seɪʃ(ə)n/
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203
D
unable to see
/baʊnd/
190
192
C
tʃɑːns
it is very possible that...
There’s a strong chance that thousands of species of plants and animals will soon become extinct. when a bird or an insect chirps, it makes a short high There were birds chirping during our stroll in an imaginary park.
sound
if a hard object clatters, or if you clatter it, it makes The sound of water clattering onto marble stones came from my left.
several loud short noises as it hits against another hard object or surface
to make a short sound like the sound when you press The cameras continued clicking as they drove away.
a switch
The airline will have to find a way to compensate the families of the victims.
to change or remove the bad result of something
It was as if my senses were compensating for the one I had left behind.
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consume **
B
D
/kən sju m/
consumption **
noun
/kən sʌmpʃ(ə)n/
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phrase
crackle
verb
creak
verb
213
cut ***
cutthroat
noun
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218
219
220
/dɔːnt/
dazzling
adjective
/ dæzlɪŋ/
deaf **
adjective
/def/
define ***
verb
/dɪˈfaɪn/
definitely **
adverb
/ def(ə)nətli/
dependence **
noun
/dɪˈpendəns/
destroy ***
verb
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a cutthroat activity or situation is one in which people behave in an unfair or immoral way in order to get an advantage over other people
if something daunts you, it makes you worried because you think that it will be very difficult or dangerous to do
a dazzling light is so bright that it makes you unable to see for a short period of time
not able to hear anything, or not able to hear very well
to be a feature or quality that shows exactly what someone or something is like
without any doubt
I admit I'm daunted by the job, but I'm going to try my best.
I could barely see in the dazzling midday sun.
She's been totally deaf since birth.
No one has defined the scope of the project.
The world’s governments will definitely find ways to halt climate change in the near future.
a situation in which you need someone or something Solar power could be the key to reducing our current dependence in order to live or succeed
on fossil fuels.
to damage something so severely that it no longer Half the world's rainforests have already been destroyed.
exists or can never return to its normal state
devoid
devoid of adjective
phrase
/dɪˈvɔɪd/
/dɪˈvɔɪd
ɒv/
lacking something, especially a good quality
to eat or use something very fast
devour
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Our guide proceeded to lead us through a world devoid of visual stimuli.
Our guide proceeded to lead us through a world devoid of visual stimuli.
He was already devouring detective fiction as a young child.
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verb
/dɪˈvaʊə(r)/
224
225
The recent graduate found it hard to get used to the cutthroat business world.
/dɪˈstrɔɪ/
221
222
20
155
verb
215
20
to make continuous short sounds like the sound of The radio began to crackle.
wood burning
if something creaks, especially something wooden, it The chair creaked as she sat down.
makes a high noise when it moves or when you put weight on it
a reduction in something
Look at all the cuts they’re making in the arts at the moment.
/kʌt/
/ kʌt θrəʊt/
daunt
216
/ kræk(ə)l/
adjective
214
Where energy consumption is lower, panels are relatively inexpensive to produce and install.
In just one hour the sun is capable of producing enough power to fuel the world’s current annual energy consumption.
/ enə(r)dʒi kən sʌmpʃ(ə)n/
/kri k/
212
F
20
the amount of energy that people use
211
E
to use a supply of something such as time, energy, or A huge outlay is required to install panels large enough to fuel
produce all the electricity consumed by the average household.
verb
208
209
C
dim
adjective
dim light is not bright
/dɪm/
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disability **
B
noun
/ dɪsə bɪləti/
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227
228
229
discrete
adjective
/dɪˈskri t/
disorientation
noun
/dɪs ɔːriən teɪʃ(ə)n/
dive **
verb
/daɪv/
dizzy
adjective
/ dɪzi/
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231
domestic ***
adjective
doubt ***
noun
232
there is little/no doubt that ... 233
234
235
236
phrase
drift **
drown **
emission **
verb
verb
noun
carbon emissions 237
238
phrase
exhaust emissions phrase
zero emissions 239
phrase
encompass
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241 encounter **
verb
noun
enhance **
verb
enlightenment
noun
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243
C
/də mestɪk/
D
a condition in which someone is not able to use a part of their body or brain properly, for example because of an injury
separate
E
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My brain struggled with having to piece together discrete touch sensations in order to identify the whole.
confusion about where you are or what direction you Disorientation does not begin to describe the experience of are moving in
suddenly being robbed of your major sensory organ.
to swim underwater, usually using special equipment He had been observing them dive through an underground so that you can breathe
tunnel and come out the other side.
His nose bled so badly that he turned dizzy.
feeling as if you or the things around you are spinning, especially when you think you are going to fall
relating to people’s homes and family life
Johannes Vermeer was a Dutch painter who specialised in domestic interior scenes of middle‐class life.
a feeling of not being certain about something
There seems to be some doubt as to whether this is legal.
/daʊt/
it is almost certain/certain that ...
/ðeə(r) ɪz lɪt(ə)l daʊt
ðæt/, /ðeə(r) ɪz nəʊ daʊt
ðæt/
to be pushed along very slowly by the movement of air or water
/drɪft/
to sink under water and die
/draʊn/
a substance, especially a gas, that goes into the air
/ɪˈmɪʃ(ə)n/
carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide in the atmosphere, produced by vehicles and industrial processes
/ kɑː(r)bən ɪˌmɪʃ(ə)nz/
gases from a vehicle’s engine
/ɪɡˈzɔːst ɪˌmɪʃ(ə)nz/
vehicles that have zero emissions do not produce substances that damage the atmosphere
/ zɪərəʊ ɪˌmɪʃ(ə)nz/
to include a lot of people or things
/ɪn kʌmpəs/
/ɪn kaʊntə(r)/
an experience or discovery of a particular kind
to improve something, or to make it more attractive or more valuable
/ɪn hɑːns/
the process of explaining or understanding something clearly
/ɪn laɪt(ə)nmənt/
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How far do you think your learning institution caters to the needs of people with a disability?
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There’s no doubt that we will have discovered new sources of oil by the middle of the century.
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He drifted to the surface, his face turned up to the air.
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He must go on into the blackness ahead, or he would drown.
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It is highly likely that global temperatures will rise if we do not curb greenhouse emissions.
We must all do our part to cut harmful carbon emissions.
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Car manufacturers hope to reduce exhaust emissions by 30% within the next three years.
It is likely that all vehicle manufacturers will make at least one zero emissions vehicle within the decade.
The student debates will encompass a range of subjects.
The only way to learn is through encounter.
The measures taken should considerably enhance the residents' quality of life.
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She travelled to India in search of enlightenment.
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245
246
247
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enrich
verb
/ɪn rɪtʃ/
evoke
verb
/ɪˈvəʊk/
faint **
adjective
/feɪnt/
foreground
foreseeable
noun
/ fɔː(r) ɡraʊnd/
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phrase
fossil fuel
/ɪn ðə fɔː(r) si əb(ə)l
fju tʃə(r)/
/ fɒs(ə)l
frankly *
adverb
fju əl/
252
253 frightened *
fumble *
phrase
adjective
154
What else can you see in the foreground and the background?
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at a future time that is not very distant, and that can There is unlikely to be a major nuclear accident in the foreseeable be at least partly guessed from present conditions
future.
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a fuel such as coal or oil, made from decayed material from animals or plants that lived many thousands of years ago
Solar power could be the key to reducing our current dependence on fossil fuels.
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/ kwaɪt fræŋkli/
/ fraɪt(ə)nd/
used for emphasizing that what you are about to say Quite frankly, I don't think there’s any point in studying art.
is your honest opinion, even though the person you are talking to might not like it
feeling or showing fear, especially suddenly
I’m frightened of the dark.
to try to hold, move, or find something using your We had to fumble for our wallets in the pitch‐black bar.
hands in a way that is not skilful or graceful
/ fʌmb(ə)l/
gang up
phrasal verb
/ ɡæŋ
gasp *
verb
/ɡɑːsp/
generate ***
verb
/ dʒenəreɪt/
go off
phrasal verb
/ ɡəʊ ɒf/
/ ɡri dɪli/
/ hɑː(r)d əv
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259 greedily
260 hard of hearing
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verb
254
261
It aims to evoke in the visitors powerful emotions that are mentally challenging.
The light produces a faint reflection in the mirror.
She talks frankly about her unhappy childhood.
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to bring a particular emotion, idea, or memory into your mind
a faint light, sight, sound, smell, or taste is not strong or clear
the front part of a scene or picture
F
The increased demand for organic produce was not foreseeable ten years ago.
noun
250
256
E
Doing volunteer work has enriched my life.
/fɔː(r) si əb(ə)l/
in the foreseeable future 255
D
to make something better or more enjoyable
adjective
248
251
C
adverb
adjective
verb
/ hɑː(r)nɪs/
harsh **
adjective
/hɑː(r)ʃ/
honk
verb
/hɒŋk/
/ hɒrə(r)/
263
264 horror **
noun
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to join together in a group to hurt, frighten, or fight It was as if my senses were ganging up to compensate for the one someone
I had left behind.
to make a violent effort to breathe because you need He was gasping like a fish.
more air
to produce power
This time next year we will be installing solar panels to generate energy.
to explode, or to be fired
The gun went off while he was cleaning it.
ʌp/
harness
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hɪərɪŋ/
eating, drinking or using more than you need
unable to hear well
to get control of something in order to use it for a particular purpose
harsh colours or lights are not pleasant because they are very bright
to make a loud noise using a horn, especially the horn of a car
She greedily grabbed two big pieces of cake.
He is hard of hearing , so please speak a bit louder.
The power of the sun is harnessed by means of photovoltaic solar panels.
Ilie remembers the harsh living conditions in Romania.
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20
The car horns honking left me feeling insecure and apprehensive.
I love old horror movies, like Dracula or Frankenstein .
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have a horror of (doing) something B
phrase
house ***
verb
household ***
noun
humanities, the /ðə hju
humankind noun
illuminating adjective
273
adjective
/ɪˈmɜː(r)st/
inconceivable adjective
/ ɪnkən si vəb(ə)l/
inevitable ***
adjective
/ɪn evɪtəb(ə)l/
informative * adjective
noun
275
278
279
280
/ ɪnstə leɪʃ(ə)n/
interior **
noun
/ɪn tɪəriə(r)/
intimidated adjective
/ɪn tɪmɪˌdeɪtɪd/
jump ***
verb
/dʒʌmp/
phrase
/tʊ
kerosene noun
/ kerəsi n/
latitudes plural noun
to make someone jump What is the value of studying the humanities?
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In the long term, humankind will probably need to emigrate to a different planet.
We had a very illuminating discussion, but in the cold light of day providing new or useful information, so that something becomes clearer and easier to understand I reject his arguments.
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19
if you are immersed in something, you spend most of I was having smell illusions while immersed in this world of your time doing it or thinking about it
darkness.
impossible to think about or imagine
It is inconceivable that global temperatures will rise if we do not curb greenhouse emissions.
impossible to avoid or prevent
It is inevitable that global temperatures will rise if we do not curb greenhouse emissions.
giving a lot of information in a helpful way
I learned a lot from the entertaining and informative documentary on the benefits of exercise.
a piece of art that consists of several different objects or pictures arranged to produce a particular effect
the inside part of something, especially a building or vehicle
feeling nervous or frightened of someone or something
23
21
21
Olafur Eliasson is famous for his sculptures and installations that make use of water, air and light.
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Johannes Vermeer specialised in domestic interior scenes of middle‐class life.
I’m feeling intimidated by the amount of work that needs doing.
light ***
noun
18
24
You'll have to jump if you want to catch it.
meɪk sʌmwʌn
to give someone a shock which makes them suddenly Loud noises make me jump.
dʒʌmp/ move their body slightly
a clear oil with a strong smell that is used for fuel
In many developing countries, chores and schoolwork must be done by the light of a kerosene lamp.
a place or region at a particular latitude (= the The power of the sun is a safe source of energy in sunny latitudes.
distance of a point on the Earth from the equator)
/ lætɪˌtju dz/
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282
22
/ɪn fɔː(r)mətɪv/
installation **
277
/ hju mən kaɪnd/
immersed 274
276
mænətiz/
F
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subjects such as history, literature, and philosophy that are based on the study of human culture and ideas
people in general
/ɪˈlu mɪˌneɪtɪŋ/
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272
E
He had a horror of being in a confined space.
to be the place where something is kept, or where an Dialogue in the Dark is an exhibition, housed in different centres activity is carried out
around the world.
the people who live in a house or flat when they are A huge outlay is required to install panels large enough to considered as a single unit
produce all the electricity consumed by the average household.
/haʊz/
plural noun
268
271
D
du ɪŋ to be very frightened of (doing) something
/ haʊs həʊld/
267
269
C
/hæv ə hɒrə(r) əv
sʌmθɪŋ/
24
20
20
Olafur Eliasson is famous for his sculptures and installations that make use of water, air and light.
/laɪt/
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by the light of something B
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D
using the light given by something
phrase
/baɪ ðə
laɪt əv
sʌmθɪŋ/
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285
286
287
288
phrase
in the light of something the light at the end of the tunnel come to light give the green light to something 290
/ɪn ðə
phrase
/ðə laɪt ət ði
tʌn(ə)l/
phrase
/ kʌm tə
phrase
/ ɡɪv ðə ɡri n
sʌmθɪŋ/
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shed light on something phrase
light up
phrasal verb
likelihood *
noun
there is a likelihood/little likelihood th
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likely ***
likely/highly likely to ... ... unlikely/highly unlikely to ... ... memento
adjective
phrase
phrase
noun
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modest **
adjective
mood ***
noun
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laɪt əv
deɪ/
laɪt ɒn
/ laɪt
to think of someone in a bad/new/different etc way
His behaviour has led me to see him in a different light.
to help someone understand something better
Scientists hope the discovery of this gene will shed light on the disease.
When midnight struck, the whole sky was lit up by the firework display.
There's a strong likelihood that he will run for president next year.
laɪt/
laɪt tə
ʌp/
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sʌmwʌn ɪn ə bæd,
nju , dɪfrənt laɪt/
/ʃed
to approve something
something that makes you think that a difficult situation will improve
If facts come to light, people discover them.
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In the light of the latest revelations, the government has decided not to renew their contract.
The project has already taken six months, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
New facts have come to light which suggest that our earlier hypothesis was wrong.
The government has given the green light to the proposal.
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end əv ðə
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to make a place brighter by giving it light
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kəʊld laɪt əv
phrase
see someone in a bad/new/different e
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used for saying how people feel about emotional matters when they think about them later in a calmer way
because of a particular fact
E
We could just make out the outline of the house by the light of the moon.
We had a very illuminating discussion, but in the cold light of day I reject his arguments.
muffled
adjective
/ðeə(r) ɪz ə laɪklihʊd ðæt/, there is a good chance/hardly any chance that /ðeə(r) ɪz lɪt(ə)l laɪklihʊd something might happen
ðæt/
There’s little likelihood that we will have discovered new sources of oil by the middle of the century.
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The most likely cause of the fire was a cigarette.
/ laɪkli/
probably/very probably going to happen, or / laɪkli/, / haɪli laɪkli tu / probably/very probably true
/ʌn laɪkli/, / haɪli ʌn laɪkli probably/very probably not going to happen, or probably/very probably not true
tu /
something that you keep to remind you of a particular person, place, or experience
/mə mentəʊ/
fairly small, especially when compared with other things of the same type
/ mɒdɪst/
a quality that something such as a place, film, or piece of art or music has that makes you have a particular feeling
/mu d/
a muffled sound is not easy to hear because it is blocked by something
/ mʌf(ə)ld/
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There is unlikely to be a major nuclear accident in the foreseeable future.
We wrote a text on a Braille typewriter and took it home as a memento of the exploration.
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His income was modest compared with that of other chief executives.
The mood of gentle serenity is created by light streaming into a dimly‐lit room from an external source.
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We couldn't really say what the muffled sound was.
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adjective
noun
phrase
adjective
D
feeling excited and worried, or slightly afraid
/ nɜː(r)vəs/
/nɔɪz/
/ðə nɔɪz əv
sʌmθɪŋ /
a loud or unpleasant sound
the sound that something makes
/ nju kliə(r)/
phrase
/ nju kliə(r)
phrase
phrase
/ nju kliə(r) paʊə(r)/
/nju kliə(r) paʊə(r)
steɪʃ(ə)n/
phrase
/ nju kliə(r)
weɪst/
phrase
/ nju kliə(r)
wepən/
enə(r)dʒi/
energy that is produced when the structure of the central part of an atom is changed
power, usually in the form of electricity, that is produced by nuclear energy
a large building that contains machines which produce nuclear power
dangerous substances that remain after nuclear energy has been produced
a powerful bomb or other weapon that uses nuclear energy
to help someone or something to develop
E
Amidst nervous giggling, our guide proceeded to lead us through a world devoid of visual stimuli.
She found it hard to identify the location of noises.
I can hear the noise of a baby crying.
There is unlikely to be a major nuclear accident in the foreseeable future.
Nuclear energy provides a quarter of the country's electricity.
Unfortunately, it seems very unlikely that nuclear power will ever be completely safe.
In 2030 the government will build ten new nuclear power stations.
There’s no way we will ever be able to dispose of nuclear waste safely.
The threat of nuclear weapons is ever present in today's world.
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The magazine had a reputation for nurturing young writers.
verb
/ nɜː(r)tʃə(r)/
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paradoxically used for saying that something is strange because it Paradoxically, it is their differences that bring them closer to each is the opposite of what you expect
other.
adverb
/ pærə dɒksɪkli/
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personally **
What personally surprised me the most was the smell illusions I was having while immersed in this world of darkness.
adverb
/ pɜː(r)s(ə)nəli/
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personally, I feel ... phrase
/ pɜː(r)s(ə)nəli aɪ
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used for emphasising that you are giving your own opinion
Personally, I feel we should stick with our original plan.
You can call it brave or foolish, depending on your perspective.
perspective **
noun
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a change of perspective phrase
from someone’s perspective 316
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phrase
petrified adjective
phobia **
noun
piece together
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phrasal verb
noun
/pə(r) spektɪv/
/ə tʃeɪndʒ əv
pə(r) spektɪv/
/frəm sʌmwʌnz
pə(r) spektɪv/
/ petrɪfaɪd/
/ fəʊbiə/
a change in the way someone thinks about something
according to the way someone thinks about something
The exhibition is designed to provoke a change of perspective. extremely frightened, especially so that you cannot move or decide what to do
a very strong feeling of disliking or being afraid of someone or something
to learn the truth about something by considering all the separate bits of information you have I’m petrified of heights.
/ pi s tə ɡeðə(r)/
/pɔɪnt/
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From the perspective of anyone with children, it looks rather irrelevant.
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I have a phobia about snakes.
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My brain struggled with the unfamiliar task of having to piece together discrete touch sensations.
There’s no point in studying an arts subject at university.
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be on the point of doing something pop**
B
phrase
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D
pɔɪnt əv
I grabbed my mobile phone and was on the point of dialling the emergency number.
if something such as a balloon pops, or if you pop it, Champagne corks were popping.
it bursts and makes a sudden loud noise
possibility ***
noun
power
verb
predictably *
adverb
probably ***
the chance that something might happen or be true
/ pɒsə bɪləti/
to give a machine or vehicle power
probably not prohibitively
phrase
/ prɒbəbli
nɒt/
adverb
noun
/ri æləti
renewable energy
tʃek/
noun
/rɪˌnju əb(ə)l
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phrase
enə(r)dʒi/
/nɒn rɪˌnju əb(ə)l
enə(r)dʒi/
In the long term, humankind will probably need to emigrate to a different planet.
used for saying that you think something is unlikely Global warming will probably not become more of a problem in the near future.
something which is prohibitively expensive prevents Insurance for dangerous sports can be prohibitively expensive.
people from buying it because it costs too much
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verb
/rɪŋ/
rounded
adjective
/ raʊndɪd/
noun
/ rʌmb(ə)l/
verb
/ rʌmb(ə)l/
/skeə(r)d/
/ skeə(r)d stɪf/
rumble
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rumble
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337 scared stiff scratch *
adjective
phrase
verb
My senses were compensating for the one I had left behind, with if you tell someone that they need a reality check, you want them to consider the true situation instead no regard for a reality check.
of the way they want it to be
If the world’s governments can switch to renewable energy forms of energy for providing electricity which replace themselves by natural processes, so that they sources, it may be possible to reverse the massive climate change.
are never completely used up, for example from the sun or wind
non‐renewable types of energy, for example fossil fuels, exist in limited amounts, and when these are all used there will be none left
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Should we continue to consume vast quantities of non‐renewable sources of energy?
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ring ***
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The opposition, predictably, accused the Government of incompetence.
used for saying that you think something is likely
/ prɒbəbli/
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/prəʊˈhɪbɪtɪvli/
reality check
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There’s a possibility that we will have discovered new sources of oil by the middle of the century.
The new vehicle is powered by fuel cells.
/ paʊə(r)/
adverb
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/prɪˈdɪktəbli/
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/pɒp/
happening in the way that you would expect
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du ɪŋ to be about to do something
verb
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C
/bi ɒn ðə
sʌmθɪŋ/
/skrætʃ/
The bicycle bells ringing left me feeling insecure and apprehensive.
combining different aspects to produce a result that The humanities make you into a fully rounded human being.
is complete or well developed
a continuous deep sound, for example the sound I heard the rumble of thunder.
made by thunder
to make a continuous deep sound
Lorries rumble past their homes.
frightened or worried
I’m scared of the dark.
extremely frightened or worried
I'm scared stiff of heights.
to move something sharp against a hard surface and We began to hear kind of scratches against the desk.
make a noise
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sensory organ noun
/ sensəri
sighted
adjective
/ saɪtɪd/
partially sighted / pɑː(r)ʃəli
simulation *
noun
/ sɪmjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
slimy
adjective
/ slaɪmi/
solar ***
adjective
solar eclipse phrase
/ səʊlə(r)
enə(r)dʒi/
phrase
/ səʊlə(r)
pæn(ə)l/
phrase
/ səʊlə(r)
paʊə(r)/
phrase
/ səʊlə(r)
sɪstəm/
adverb
/ su nə(r)/
phrase
noun
/nəʊ su nə(r) ðæn/
/saʊnd/
squeak
verb
/skwi k/
stabilise
verb
/ steɪbəlaɪz/
startle
verb
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sooner *
no sooner ... than ... 352
353 sound *
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struggle **
stumble *
verb
verb
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a short period when all or part of the Sun becomes dark, because of the positions of the Sun, moon, and Earth in relation to each other
substances and radiation from the Sun
All the planetary bodies within our solar system are receiving some strange, never seen before solar emissions. energy that uses the power of the Sun’s light and heat to produce electricity
a piece of equipment that uses energy from the Sun to create power for a building
power, usually in the form of electricity, that is produced by nuclear energy
a star and the planets that go round it, especially the Sun and the group of planets that includes the Earth
Solar energy could be the key to reducing our current dependence on fossil fuels.
The power of the sun is harnessed by means of photovoltaic solar panels.
Solar power could be the key to reducing our current dependence on fossil fuels.
Space programmes throughout the world continue to search for planets in other solar systems.
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My prediction has come true sooner than I thought.
/ stɑː(r)t(ə)l/
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people who are not completely blind are partially sighted
something that produces the features of a situation We were led into a simulation of a busy street.
in a way that seems real but is not
covered with a thick wet unpleasant substance
The roof felt slimy as well as sharp.
/ səʊlə(r)/
/ səʊlə(r) ɪˈmɪʃ(ə)nz/
solar panel E
Disorientation does not describe the experience of suddenly being robbed of your major sensory organ.
It is designed to give sighted people an insight into the experience of being blind.
The school was created for the partially sighted.
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solar energy D
part of your body relating to the senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch
someone who is sighted is not blind
The power of the sun is harnessed by means of photovoltaic solar panels.
I can't wait to use my new telescope to view the solar eclipse. / səʊlə(r) ɪˈklɪps/
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saɪtɪd/
phrase
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ɔː(r)ɡən/
phrase
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C
/ strʌɡ(ə)l/
used for saying that something happens immediately I had no sooner arrived at the pub than the man stepped in.
after something else
something that you can hear
I can hear the sound of a baby crying.
to make a short, high noise
The door squeaked open.
to make something reach a state where there are no longer any major changes or problems to make a person or animal feel suddenly frightened or surprised by doing something that they do not expect
to use your strength to fight against someone or something
to fall or almost fall while you are walking or running / stʌmb(ə)l/
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Oil prices have stabilised for now.
Loud noises startle me.
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My brain struggled to piece together discrete touch sensations.
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We stumbled about as our guide proceeded to lead us through a world devoid of visual stimuli.
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swear **
I could have sworn that ... swell *
term ***
verb
/sweə(r)/
phrase
/aɪ
verb
/swel/
/ɪn ðə
phrase
adjective
/ɪn ðə ʃɔː(r)t
/ terəfaɪd/
thunder *
noun
/ θʌndə(r)/
trap **
verb
/træp/
/tred/
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tremble **
verb
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lɒŋ
tɜː(r)m/
tɜː(r)m/
verb
E
F
I could have sworn that I'd paid that bill.
His head was swelling, his lungs cracking.
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School started in a few days’ time and she did not want him to begin the term in a state of agitation. not immediately but at some time in the future
In the long term, humankind will probably need to emigrate to a different planet.
during the period of time that is not very far into the There’s little likelihood that we will need to reduce our energy future
consumption in the short term.
extremely frightened
I’m terrified of heights.
the loud noise that you sometimes hear in the sky I heard the rumble of thunder.
during a storm
to prevent someone from leaving a place, especially Suppose he died there, trapped?
a dangerous place
to walk or step on something
Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.
if your body or part of your body trembles, it shakes, Adam's hands began to tremble as he opened the letter.
usually because you are nervous, afraid, or excited
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used for saying that you are sure that something swɔː(r)n ðæt/ happened
to become larger than normal, usually because of liquid collecting inside
kəd həv
phrase
in the long term D
I've never seen him before – I swear!
/tɜː(r)m/
in the short term 370
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noun
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view ***
noun
/vju /
phrase
/ɪn
wheelchair noun
/ wi l tʃeə(r)/
whoosh
verb
/wʊʃ/
in my view ... maɪ
vju /
a personal opinion, belief, or attitude about a Did listening to the description change your view of the picture at particular situation or subject
all?
used to express a personal opinion, belief, or attitude What does the tunnel represent, in your view?
about a particular situation or subject
a chair with large wheels that someone who cannot The building is not wheelchair accessible.
walk uses for moving around
to move very quickly somewhere, often making a The noise of cars whooshing by left me feeling insecure.
sound like the wind when it blows
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375 action figure 376 activist *
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noun
noun
adverb
/ ækʃ(ə)n
fɪɡə(r)/
/ æktɪvɪst/
a toy model of a person or imaginary being, especially a character in a film or a television programme
someone who takes part in activities that are intended to achieve political or social change, especially someone who is a member of an organisation
Did you collect action figures as a child?
done enough, and often more than you need
There is already a sum of money amply sufficient for your suitable education and maintenance.
Well‐known applications include the field of surgery, where it has reduced the impact of major operations.
/ æmpli/
a particular use that something has
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noun
/ æplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
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noun
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to give reasons why you believe that something is right or true
a climb upwards, especially up a hill or mountain
Those girls are always arguing!
/ ɑː(r)ɡju/
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noun
adjective
/ə sent/
/ ɔːkwə(r)d/
383 feel awkward phrase
/ fi l
ɔːkwə(r)d/
/ən ɔːkwə(r)d saɪləns/
/ bæk ɡraʊnd/
One of Junko Tabei’s many great achievements was her solo ascent of Mount Everest.
Estha’s silence was never awkward.
to feel uncomfortable, tense, or lacking in confidence His parents felt awkward at first about what he did at home.
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phrase
verb
/ blend ɪntʊ ðə
bæk ɡraʊnd/
noun
adverb
/bə zɑː(r)/
/bɪˈfɔː(r)/
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/əz
verb
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He never bargained.
a market, especially in the Middle East and South Asia
Vendors in the bazaar, sitting behind pyramids of oiled, shining vegetables, grew to recognise him and would attend to him amidst the clamouring of their other customers.
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/bɪˈli v/
phrase
/aɪ
393 benefactor
noun
/ benɪˌfæktə(r)/
394 beneficial **
adjective
/ benɪˈfɪʃ(ə)l/
noun
I'd met him once before.
They attracted people and industry as never before.
nevə(r) bɪˈfɔː(r)/
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I could hear a TV in the background.
Over time he had acquired the ability to blend into the background wherever he was – into bookshelves, gardens, curtains, doorways, streets – to appear inanimate.
to try to persuade someone to give you a better price or make an agreement that suits you better
in a way that has/had never happened previously
391 believe ***
After he spoke there was an awkward silence.
/ bɑː(r)ɡɪn/
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389 before ***
pɜː(r)s(ə)nəli bɪˈli v/
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to have an opinion about what is true or what might happen, although there is no proof
used for emphasising that you are giving your own opinion someone who helps a person or organisation by giving them money
something that is beneficial has a good effect or influence on someone or something
someone whose job is to make things out of metal
The author believes that Indian English will continue to develop.
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I personally believe we should stick with our original plan.
The name of the person who is your liberal benefactor remains a profound secret.
Most of the applications of laser technology are beneficial.
noun
/ bɔː(r)d
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noun
/ bɒndɪŋ/
ɡeɪm/
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Pip works for his brother‐in‐law, Joe the blacksmith.
/ blæk smɪθ/
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a silence that is difficult to deal with and embarrassing
to be in a place or situation in which people do not notice you
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phrase
noun
E
It would take too long to see such a large area.
/ eəriə/
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the amount of space that the surface of a place or shape covers, expressed in square units, such as square kilometres or square miles
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an indoor game played on a board, often with pieces She still enjoys playing board games every now and then.
that are moved around it
the development of a special close relationship The best part was all that family bonding time.
between people
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399 a pack of cards plural noun
phrase
/kɑː(r)dz/
/ə pæk əv
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noun
/tʃeɪn/
401 challenge ***
402 charity shop
403 chess piece
noun
noun
noun
/ tʃes
E
Did you collect cards as a child?
a set of 52 playing cards
a series of things of the same type that form a connected line
something that needs a lot of skill, energy, and determination to deal with or achieve, especially something you have never done before and will enjoy doing
The magician used a pack of cards for some of his tricks.
The Great Lakes is a chain of lakes in east‐central North America.
a shop belonging to a charity that sells things that people have given to it
one of the pieces used for playing chess (= a game for two people, played on a board with black and white squares, using different shaped pieces, including two kings)
She donated all of her old suits to the local charity shop.
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/ tʃælɪndʒ/
/ tʃærəti
D
the activity of playing games with a set of 52 cards
ʃɒp/
pi s/
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They’ll just be able to go on the internet pretty quickly, read the solution and solve it, so, there’ll be no challenge.
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The player thought long and hard before moving the chess piece.
the process of taking control of another country by They played a central role in the European colonisation and going to live there or by sending people to live there development of North America.
404 colonisation
noun
/ kɒlənaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
405 connoisseur
noun
/ kɒnə sɜː(r)/
406 conservation ***
noun
/ kɒnsə(r) veɪʃ(ə)n/
407 conversation ***
noun
408 run out of conversation phrase
/ kɒnvə(r) seɪʃ(ə)n/
/ rʌn aʊt əv
kɒnvə(r) seɪʃ(ə)n/
409 convict
noun
/ kɒnvɪkt/
410 courteous
adjective
/ kɜː(r)tiəs/
411 creativity *
noun
/ kri eɪˈtɪvəti/
412 decimal
noun
/ desɪm(ə)l/
413 defensive **
adjective
/dɪˈfensɪv/
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someone who knows a lot about a particular thing and enjoys it a lot
the management of land and water in ways that prevent it from being damaged or destroyed
Is a yo‐yo with a ball‐bearing system that comes back automatically cheating for yo‐yo connoisseurs?
The majority is closed to tourists for conservation reasons.
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a talk between two or more people, usually a private Listen to the conversation.
and informal one
to not have anything more to talk about
He had simply run out of conversation and had nothing left to say.
someone who is in prison because they have The man is a convict who has escaped from a prison ship.
committed a crime
polite, especially in a formal way
This was my first encounter with courteous drivers in cities and towns.
the ability to create new ideas or things using your I just see nowadays that modern LEGO® hasn’t really got the imagination
creativity.
a number in a counting system based on the number Students were asked to round up decimals to whole numbers in the answers.
ten that consists of numbers on either side of a decimal point
intended or used for protecting a place during an Nearly 3,000 kilometres of the Great Wall of China consist of attack
trenches and natural defensive barriers such as hills or rivers.
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used for saying that something happens even though Despite its potential for misuse, it is possible that in the future, something else might have prevented it
lasers could be used for beneficial endeavours. 414 despite ***
preposition
/dɪˈspaɪt/
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noun
/ dɔː(r)mənsi/
416 downright
adverb
/ daʊn raɪt/
D
noun
/ dɪnəsti/
418 endow
verb
/ɪn daʊ/
419 be endowed with something phrase
/bi ɪn daʊd wɪð
verb
sʌmθɪŋ/
421 expectation ***
noun
/ ekspek teɪʃ(ə)n/
422 eye ***
noun
/aɪ/
phrase
/ði ʌn treɪnd
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425 that’s not fair! adjective
phrase
/feə(r)/
/ðæts nɒt
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427 feature ***
noun
noun
/ fænsi/
/ fi tʃə(r)/
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/ nætʃ(ə)rəl
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noun
/ frækʃ(ə)n/
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to gradually change and develop over a period of time
the belief that something will happen
/ɪˈvɒlv/
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Ming Dynasty.
The family is raising money to endow the scholarship in their son's name.
to have something such as a good ability or quality
You must know that, although I have used the term ‘expectations’ more than once, you are not endowed with expectations only.
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a state where something is not active or developing His silence was a type of evasion, a dormancy.
now, but it may become active or develop in the future
completely or extremely: used for emphasising how This was my first encounter with courteous – no, downright bad someone or something is
friendly – drivers.
I think the yo‐yo’s probably evolved.
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I let my parents down because they had high expectations for me.
Close your eyes and go to sleep.
He had acquired the ability to appear almost invisible to the used as a way of referring to someone with little knowledge or experience of a particular activity or untrained eye.
subject
if a situation is fair, everyone is treated equally and in Life is not always fair.
a reasonable way
that is not reasonable
Her piece of cake is bigger ‐ that’s not fair!
imagination, or something that you imagine or My wild fancy was surpassed by sober reality.
dream about
Each room has its own distinctive features.
something impressive that is not man‐made, for This is one of the great natural features of the North American example a network of caves or a waterfall
continent and of the planet itself.
a division or part of a whole number, for example ½ His investment is now worth only a fraction of its original value.
or ¾
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stabilised by a boundary‐waters treaty in 1909.
430 frontier **
noun
/frʌn tɪə(r)/, / frʌntɪə(r)/
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making you feel annoyed and impatient because you It was really frustrating at first because there’s so many different are prevented from achieving something
ways to get all the different colours on the different faces.
431 frustrating *
adjective
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an annoyed or impatient feeling that you get when you are prevented from doing what you want
432 frustration *
noun
/frʌˈstreɪʃ(ə)n/
Just when you think you’ve solved it there’s one colour out and, it just drove you mad with frustration.
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Donkey rides are £3 a go.
433 go **
noun
/ɡəʊ/
434 all in one go phrase
/ ɔːl ɪn
435 can I have a go? phrase
/kən aɪ
436 great ***
adjective
/ɡreɪt/
437 greatness
noun
wʌn ɡəʊ/
hæv ə
ɡəʊ/
all at once, without any pauses or divisions
Many people think it was built all in one go, but this isn’t true.
used to ask for your chance to play in a game or to take part in an activity
1 bigger or more than is usual
That looks like fun ‐ can I have a go?
a position of power, success, or respect
Some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them.
You will please consider me your guardian.
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someone who is legally responsible for another person such as a child whose parents have died
438 guardian
noun
Can you think of examples of people who have become great?
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It was Alfred Nobel’s guilty conscience about having developed dynamite which led him to create Nobel Prizes.
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adjective
/ ɡɪlti/
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442 inanimate
phrase
adjective
adjective
/ fi l ɡɪlti/
/ɪˈdɪlɪk/
/ɪn ænɪmət/
443 indulge *
verb
/ɪn dʌldʒ/
444 indulge in something phrase
/ɪn dʌldʒ ɪn
445 intrusive
446 irrationality
adjective
noun
/ɪn tru sɪv/
/ɪˌræʃə næləti/
447 joke **
verb
/dʒəʊk/
448 you’re joking! phrase
/ jɔː(r)
449 kite *
noun
/kaɪt/
450 lane **
noun
/leɪn/
451 lead *
452 let ***
noun
verb
/li d/
/let/
sʌmθɪŋ/
dʒəʊkɪŋ/
to feel ashamed and sorry because you have done, or you think you have done, something wrong
He has to steal these things from his sister and her husband Joe, which makes him feel very guilty.
extremely beautiful and peaceful
not alive
Switzerland has mile upon mile of idyllic countryside.
He had acquired the ability to appear inanimate.
He loves his wife and indulges his sons.
to allow yourself to have or do something that you enjoy
interrupting a peaceful situation
If you had the money to indulge in a collection, what would you collect?
I found their question quite intrusive.
the absence of clear or sensible reasons
In love, as in collecting, irrationality reigns supreme.
I thought he was joking when he said he'd resigned.
Your boss just gave you the day off tomorrow ‐ you’re joking!
used for saying that you cannot believe that someone really means what they have just said because it seems so surprising or so silly
a toy that flies in the air while you hold it by a long Tom was very happily flying this kite.
string
This was my first encounter with wide bike lanes.
one of the parts that a wide road or motorway is divided into, marked by painted lines and intended for one line of traffic
a soft heavy grey metal used especially in the past for The government found traces of lead in the toy soldiers and took making pipes, covering roofs, and in paint
them all off the shelves.
Emily let Alastair run up the hill.
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adjective
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sʌmθɪŋ/
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sʌmwʌn,
He’ll let go of the kite.
a liberal amount is large and generous
The name of the person who is your liberal benefactor remains a profound secret.
Little progress has been made on finding a solution to the problem.
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determiner
/ lɪt(ə)l/
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pronoun
/ lɪt(ə)l/
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used to ask for a small quantity of something
457 just a little, please 458 little by little phrase
phrase
/ dʒʌst ə lɪt(ə)l pli z/
/ lɪt(ə)l baɪ lɪt(ə)l/
459 little does someone know phrase
/ lɪt(ə)l dəz
nəʊ/
460 maintenance **
461 map *
noun
verb
/ meɪntənəns/
/mæp/
462 marbles
plural noun
/ mɑː(r)b(ə)lz/
sʌmwʌn
I'd like some tea – but just a little, please.
very gradually
Don’t worry. We’ll get there little by little .
used for saying that someone does not know/realise Little did I know I would one day be in charge of the office.
that something is true
the process of continuing something or keeping it in existence
to make a map of an area
a game played by children in which they roll small coloured glass balls called marbles on the ground
There is already a sum of money amply sufficient for your suitable education and maintenance.
The entire reef area is still being mapped.
Did you collect any marbles as a child?
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464 it wasn’t me! pronoun
phrase
/mi /, /mi/
/ɪt wɒz(ə)nt
465 memorable
adjective
/ mem(ə)rəb(ə)l/
466 misuse
noun
/mɪs ju s/
467 nevertheless ***
adverb
/ nevə(r)ðə les/
468 nightmare **
noun
/ naɪt meə(r)/
469 objection **
noun
/əb dʒekʃ(ə)n/
mi /
Mr. Jaggers was throwing his finger at me sideways as he spoke to me.
used for saying that you did not do something
I swear it wasn’t me!
worth remembering or easy to remember, because He is most remembered for creating vivid and memorable of being special in some way
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the use of something in the wrong way or for the Despite its potential for misuse, it is possible that in future lasers wrong purpose could be used for beneficial endeavours. despite a fact or idea that you have just mentioned: Alexander II was an obscure but nevertheless interesting Scottish used as a way of showing how a sentence, phrase, or king.
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an extremely difficult or frightening situation
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The journey to work was a nightmare.
If you have any objection to it, this is the time to mention it.
470 have no objection phrase
/ hæv nəʊ əb dʒekʃ(ə)n/
471 obsolete
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adjective
noun
/ ɒbsəli t/, / ɒbsə li t/
/ ɔː(r)f(ə)n/
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verb
/ aʊt weɪ/
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to agree with a plan, or have no reason to disagree with it
no longer used because of being replaced by something newer and more effective
a child whose parents have died
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It doesn’t matter if these things are obsolete or ungainly or ugly.
The orphan Philip Pirrip lives with his older sister.
Its benefits outweigh its disadvantages.
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an amount or rate that is equal to a particular part of 14% of land is privately owned, which is a very small percentage.
a total that you have divided by 100
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noun
/pə(r) sentɪdʒ/
475 phase **
noun
/feɪz/
It seemed that Estha’s silence was not just a passing phase.
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a particular period of time during the development of something/someone which does not last for long
It seemed that Estha’s silence was not just a passing phase. a truck with an open back and low sides
I myself was somewhat of an oddity, having never driven a pickup truck (or actually, any vehicle).
You're soaking wet ‐ poor little thing!
You're soaking wet ‐ poor little thing!
feɪz/
477 pickup truck
478 poor ***
noun
adjective
/ pɪkʌp trʌk/
/pɔː(r)/, /pʊə(r)/
479 poor little thing! phrase
/pɔː(r)
480 potential ***
481 problematic
noun
adjective
/pə tenʃ(ə)l/
/ prɒblə mætɪk/
482 profound **
adjective
/prə faʊnd/
483 promise ***
noun
/ prɒmɪs/
484 show promise 485 purpose ***
486 serve a purpose phrase
noun
phrase
/ ʃəʊ prɒmɪs/
/ pɜː(r)pəs/
/ sɜː(r)v ə pɜː(r)pəs/
487 pursue **
verb
/pə(r) sju /
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488 puzzle *
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489 quiet ***
lɪt(ə)l
noun
/ pʌz(ə)l/
adjective
/ kwaɪət/
θɪŋ/
to show signs that someone or something is likely to Their team showed great promise for the final.
be successful in the future
They serve absolutely no practical purpose whatsoever.
to achieve an aim
They serve absolutely no practical purpose whatsoever.
to follow a course of activity
‘Now, Mr. Pip,’ pursued the lawyer, ‘I address the rest of what I have to say, to you.'
someone or something that you cannot understand This puzzle wasn’t easy to solve.
phrase
phrase
492 have a quiet word with someone phrase
noun
/ kwaɪət/
used for saying that you will let someone do what they want in order to avoid an argument
to not tell anyone about something
to speak to someone in an informal way about a problem
phrase
/ɒn ðə
kwaɪət/
a calm situation in which you are not annoyed by noise or other people
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noun
/ pi s ənd
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He would do anything for a quiet life.
I’ll tell you, but please keep it quiet.
Maybe I should have a quiet word with Tom's teacher?
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Can we have some quiet, please?
without telling anyone
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the possibility to develop or achieve something in the Despite its potential for misuse, it is possible that in future lasers future
could be used for beneficial endeavours. involving or causing problems
Estha’s silence was problematic.
very great
The name of the person who is your liberal benefactor remains a profound secret.
Audrey remembered her promise to her father that she would work harder.
Estha had always been a quiet child.
/ eni θɪŋ fə(r) ə kwaɪət
laɪf /
/ki p sʌmθɪŋ kwaɪət/
/ hæv ə kwaɪət wɜː(r)d
wɪð sʌmwʌn/
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Just between you and me, he’s been doing some other work on the quiet.
It's not the holiday to choose if you're looking for peace and quiet.
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a very large farm in the western US or Canada, where I took a job on a guest ranch in Montana one summer.
cows, horses, or sheep are kept
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noun
/ reɪʃiəʊ/
498 reef *
noun
/ri f/
499 reign **
500 reign supreme verb
phrase
/reɪn/
/ reɪn sʊˈpri m/
501 reinvent
502 relief ***
verb
noun
/ ri ɪn vent/
/rɪˈli f/
503 what a relief! phrase
/ wɒt ə rɪˈli f/
504 remember ***
verb
/rɪˈmembə(r)/
to be the best or the most important
In love, as in collecting, irrationality reigns supreme.
to change something that already exists and give it a I don’t know if a toy can reinvent itself further to appeal to kids in different form or purpose
the future.
It's a huge relief to know that everyone is safe.
used to express the relaxed happy feeling that you We didn't lose the keys ‐ what a relief!
get because something bad has not happened or a bad situation has ended
to keep a particular fact in your mind because it is He remains very popular today and is most remembered for relevant to what is being discussed
creating vivid and memorable characters in his classic novels.
noun
verb
/ raʊnd
/seɪ/
phrase
/bɪˌkɒz aɪ
508 have nothing left to say phrase
/həv
509 scenery *
noun
/ si nəri/
510 scope **
noun
/skəʊp/
511 screenplay
noun
/ skri n pleɪ/
513 see ***
noun
verb
seɪ səʊ/
nʌθɪŋ
/ sku bə
used to emphasise an order, usually by an adult speaking to a child
to have no more to add to a discussion
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daɪvɪŋ/
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/ wi l
515 segment **
noun
/ seɡmənt/
I address the rest of what I have to say, to you.
Just do it ‐ because I say so!
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the activity of swimming under water with a container of air on your back and a tube for breathing through
/si /
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I got to see some of the most breathtaking scenery I have found to this day.
We’ll see if you can go to the party after you clean your room.
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a separate part of anything
noun
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Just tell me what it will cost in round numbers.
He had simply run out of conversation and had nothing left to say.
natural things such as trees, hills, and lakes that you I got to see some of the most breathtaking scenery I have found can see in a particular place
to this day.
the opportunity or freedom that is needed to do or I came to understand a little bit more of the incredible scope of develop something
landscapes that makes up the United States.
a story someone writes for a film
She has written two screenplays and several collections of essays.
used for saying that you will decide later
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507 because I say so 512 scuba diving
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a number that ends in 0, such as 40, 450, or 4000
505 round number
506 say ***
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a relationship between the sizes of two numbers or The school has a teacher‐student ratio of 1:20. amounts
a long line of rock or coral in the sea, with its top just Tours visit only a small part of the reef.
below or just above the surface
Sampras reigned as the number one tennis player in the country.
/ ʃæk(ə)l/
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He wants Pip to steal food and a tool he can take off his leg shackles with.
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We had lunch at a little coffee shop.
517 shop ***
518 close shop noun
phrase
/ʃɒp/
/ kləʊz
519 side ***
noun
/saɪd/
ʃɒp/
to stop any activity
a morally bad, dangerous, or frightening aspect
520 a dark side phrase
/ə
dɑː(r)k
521 silent ***
adjective
/ saɪlənt/
saɪd/
It had been a gradual winding down and closing shop.
'Oh Mummy, can I run up this hill and I’ll meet you on the other side?’
It is undeniable that the laser has a ‘dark side’, namely, in the military industry.
Everyone was totally silent as the president spoke.
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behaviour that involves not speaking to someone as You’ve been giving me the silent treatment all day.
a way of showing that you do not approve of them
522 the silent treatment 523 the right to remain silent 524 fall silent phrase
/ðə
phrase
/ðə raɪt tʊ rɪˌmeɪn
saɪlənt/
phrase
saɪlənt
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tri tmənt/
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someone’s right not to say anything when they are arrested
to stop talking or making a noise
noun
adjective
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/ skaɪˌskreɪpə(r)/
/smɔːl/
527 it’s a small world phrase
/ɪts ə
528 the small hours phrase
/ðə
smɔːl
aʊə(r)z/
529 the small print phrase
/ðə
smɔːl
prɪnt/
530 feel small phrase
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Everyone fell silent when the head teacher entered the room.
saɪlənt/
a very tall building containing offices or flats
525 skyscraper
526 small ***
You have the right to remain silent.
smɔːl
/ fi l
wɜː(r)ld/
used for showing that you are surprised when you meet someone who you know unexpectedly, or when you discover that someone knows the same people as you do or has been to the same places as you have
the time when it is very early in the morning, soon after midnight
the details of something such as a contract that are printed in very small letters and often contain conditions that limit your rights
to feel ashamed or unimportant, especially because of something that someone has said or done Instead of cabs I found cows, and instead of skyscrapers there was ...sky.
Tours visit only a small part of the reef.
New York is a big city, but it's a small world and you never know who you might bump into.
The anxious mother waited until the small hours for her teenage daughter to come home.
That’s because you didn’t read the small print.
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It just makes me feel small when you do that.
smɔːl/
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532 sober *
noun
adjective
/ snɔː(r)k(ə)lɪŋ/
/ səʊbə(r)/
533 solely **
adverb
/ səʊli/
534 sphere **
noun
/sfɪə(r)/
535 spite **
noun
/spaɪt/
536 in spite of something phrase
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the activity of swimming under water using a snorkel We are very keen on water sports and are ideally looking for a good place to go snorkelling.
plain and not brightly coloured
My wild fancy was surpassed by sober reality.
involving nothing except the person or thing The secret is solely held by that person and by me.
mentioned
a particular area of interest, activity, work etc that is The present possessor of the property desires that he be one of many parts of life
removed from his present sphere of life.
The candidate was motivated by political spite.
used for referring to a fact that makes something else surprising
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539 surroundings **
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plural noun
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to keep repeating a sound and have difficulty in saying certain words because of a speech problem, nervousness, excitement etc
to be even better than what was expected or hoped for
all the things that are present in a place and that form the experience of being there
/ stæmə(r)/
/sə(r) pɑːs/
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My heart was beating so fast, I could scarcely stammer I had no objection.
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Our new surroundings are a lot more friendly than we expected.
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an occasion when someone, usually a child, suddenly I think Tom probably had a tantrum.
behaves in a very angry and unreasonable way, often screaming, crying, or refusing to obey someone
540 tantrum
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phrasal verb
/ tæntrəm/
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That was something I constantly got told off for.
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Did you get a good mark in your physics test?
542 test ***
noun
/test/
543 stand the test of time phrase
/ stænd ðə
544 trace **
noun
/treɪs/
to continue to be effective, successful, or popular for I just think it’s something that’s really stood the test of time.
taɪm/ a long time
a very small amount of a substance, especially when The government found traces of lead in the toy soldiers and took it is too small to see clearly or measure accurately
them all off the shelves.
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someone you are on a journey with
545 travelling companion
noun
/ træv(ə)lɪŋ kəm pænjən/
546 treaty **
noun
/ tri ti/
547 true ***
adjective
/tru /
548 it’s simply not true phrase
/ɪts
549 truth ***
noun
550 there is some truth in something 551 undeniable
phrase
adjective
/tru θ/
/ðə(r) ɪz səm tru θ ɪn
sʌmθɪŋ/
/ ʌndɪˈnaɪəb(ə)l/
552 undoubtedly **
adverb
/ʌn daʊtɪdli/
553 it is undoubtedly the case phrase
/ɪt ɪz ʌn daʊtɪdli ðə
554 ungainly adverb
/ʌn ɡeɪnli/
555 vendor 556 wind down noun
phrasal verb
sɪmpli nɒt
/ vendə(r)/
/ waɪnd daʊn/
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Her best friend has always been a good travelling companion.
an official written agreement between two or more The frontier between Canada and the United States was stabilised countries
by a boundary‐waters treaty in 1909.
Write two true sentences, using the word great in a different way each time.
used to strongly deny something
It's simply not true that the president has done nothing to help the poor.
The truth may never be known.
used to say that something is at least partly true
There is, I suppose, some truth to his story.
certainly correct or true
It is undeniable that the laser has a ‘dark side’.
The next few days will undoubtedly prove crucial.
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keɪs/ accepted by everyone
not moving in an attractive or graceful way
It doesn’t matter if these things are obsolete or ungainly or ugly.
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someone who sells something, but not in a shop
Vendors in the bazaar grew to recognise him.
to end, or to finish something gradually
It had been a gradual winding down and closing shop.
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accomplished adjective
adaptation *
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alienation
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article of faith
noun
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attainable
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noun
/ beɪsɪs/
phrase
/ɒn ðə
noun
phrase
noun
/beə(r)/
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sɔː(r) hed/
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phrase
/həv ə
phrase
/ wɪn ə
phrase
/ lu z ə
bear **
have a bet on something win a bet lose a bet beɪsɪs əv
bet ɒn
bet/
noun
boast *
verb
/bəʊst/
box office
noun
/ bɒks
budget ***
noun
/ bʌdʒɪt/
phrase
/ɒn ə
noun
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Any movement or immobility attainable in the hand is permitted.
bʌdʒɪt/
the state of being boring because there is nothing new, original, or unusual
She tried skydiving in an attempt to escape the banality of her life.
Tickets will be sold on a first‐come, first‐served basis.
used for giving the reason why something is done
Training at El Sistema is not offered on the basis of musical ability.
The campers were warned not to leave food out so as not to attract bears to the campsite.
I’m like a bear with a sore head if I don’t get enough sleep.
sʌmθɪŋ/
sʌmθɪŋ/
bet/
blueprint
on a low budget Temporal and geographical alienation are forbidden (that is to say that the film takes place here and now).
The idea that men and women ‘speak different languages’ has become a dogma treated as an unquestioned article of faith.
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on the basis of something the feeling that you do not belong in a particular society, place, or group
something that people who support a particular religion or idea believe completely, although it has not been proved
possible to achieve, reach, or get
/ə teɪnəb(ə)l/
/bə næləti/
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/ ɑː(r)tɪk(ə)l əv
noun
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adjective
/ eɪliə neɪʃ(ə)n/
banality
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568 bet *
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/ ædæp teɪʃ(ə)n/
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good at doing something that needs a lot of skill, for Its aim is not primarily to produce accomplished musicians.
example in art, music, or sport
a film, TV programme etc that has been made from a The television adaptation of the stage play was very successful.
book or play
/ə kʌmplɪʃt/
to be in a bad mood, getting annoyed very easily
Higgins wins his bet and marries Eliza.
to enter into an agreement in which you bet money I’ve a sort of bet on that I’ll pass her as a duchess in six months.
on what will happen
to win money because you correctly guessed what He passed his driving test, so I won my bet.
would happen
to lose money because you failed to guess what He didn't pass his driving test, so I lost my bet.
would happen
Their aim was to provide a blueprint for film‐makers working on a a detailed plan for doing something new, or something that is a model for how something should low budget. be done
to have something good, often an attractive feature The larger núcleos generally boast multiple orchestras of varying that other people admire
levels of ability.
1 the place in a theatre where you buy It took £20 million at the box office.
tickets
the amount of money a person or organisation has Try to work out a monthly budget and stick to it.
to spend on something
not having much money to spend
Their aim was to provide a blueprint for film‐makers working on a low budget. thick wire covered with plastic that is used for You have to plug the cable into the back of the TV.
carrying electricity or electronic signals
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all the performers in a film, play etc
cast *
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579 celebrated *
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adjective
/ tʃælɪndʒ/
chastity
noun
/ tʃæstəti/
chimney *
noun
/ tʃɪmni/
/ sməʊk laɪk ə tʃɪmni/
/ sɪnəmə tɒɡrəfi/
phrase
noun
noun
/ kɒkni/
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collective **
adjective
/kə lektɪv/
compelling
adjective
/kəm pelɪŋ/
conflict *
noun
/ kɒnflɪkt/
/bi ɪn kɒnflɪkt ə baʊt
sʌmθɪŋ/
/ kredɪt/
be in conflict about something 589
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phrase
verb
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595
596
597
598
phrase
debunk *
famous and praised by many people
I have so longed to meet your celebrated son.
to question whether something is true, accurate, or She challenges the received wisdom that men and women are legal
from different planets.
a way of life that does not include any sexual activity, The Vow of Chastity was the name for the rules outlining Dogme especially for religious reasons
95’s return to a more pure form of film.
The chimney in the old house had to be cleaned before a fire could be lit.
to smoke very heavily
My boss smokes like a chimney.
the job or skill of making films
The movie is sure to win awards for its cinematography.
a type of informal English spoken by someone born The story concerns Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney who takes speech lessons from Professor Henry Higgins, a phoneticist.
in the east end (=eastern central part) of London, especially a working‐class person
involving all the members of a group
What are the benefits of collective and individual practice, in your opinion?
interesting or exciting enough to keep your attention This is a compelling film.
completely
angry disagreement between people or groups
People tend to describe genuine conflicts as communication problems.
to angrily disagree about something
They were never in conflict about whose job came first.
to say or believe that someone is responsible for a particular achievement
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/ selə breɪtɪd/
verb
Cockney
F
noun
challenge ***
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An all‐star cast includes Michael Douglas as the US President.
verb
/di
bʌŋk/
verb
/dɪˈpɪkt/
depression **
noun
/dɪˈpreʃ(ə)n/
digitally **
adverb
/ dɪdʒət(ə)li/
disruptive
adjective
/dɪs rʌptɪv/
adjective
dogma
noun
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/ kredɪt sʌmwʌn wɪθ
sʌmθɪŋ/
depict **
divergent
The director must not be credited.
Clinton credited Mike Boorda with bringing peace to Bosnia.
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to prove that something such as an idea or belief is false and silly
to describe someone or something using words or pictures
a large mass of air at low pressure that usually brings colder weather and rain storing information such as sound or pictures as numbers or electronic signals
causing difficulties that interrupt something or prevent it from continuing
things that are divergent are different from each other
a belief or set of beliefs that people are expected to accept without asking questions about them
/ dɒɡmə/
Research debunks the myth that women talk more than men.
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The film is part of a wave of movies that depict the recent history of the British monarchy.
The shallow depression in the west of these islands is likely to move slowly in an easterly direction.
The police were able to identify the thief from digitally enhanced CCTV images.
So are you saying that he’s disruptive?
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The program has been subsidised by ten politically divergent governments.
The idea that men and women ‘speak different languages’ has become a dogma.
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B
downside
noun
duchess
noun
C
eke out
/ daʊn saɪd/
/ i k
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606
607
eliminate **
verb
/ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/
emancipation
noun
/ɪˌmænsɪˈpeɪʃ(ə)n/
engage **
verb
/ɪn ɡeɪdʒ/
/ɪn ɡeɪdʒ sʌmwʌn ɪn
kɒnvə(r) seɪʃ(ə)n/
enrol
phrase
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612 excuse **
613 excuse me 614 Excuse me? exposure **
/ɪn rəʊl/
phrase
adverb
/ɪn rəʊl ɪn sʌmθɪŋ/
/ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/
phrase
/ jes ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/
/ nəʊ aɪm nɒt seɪɪŋ ðæt
ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/
/ɪk skju z/
/ɪk skju z mi /
/ɪk skju z mi /
phrase
verb
phrase
phrase
noun
the process of giving freedom and rights to someone Strangely, the strict set of rules we set ourselves have turned out to be emancipation almost.
Research shows that both sexes engage in both kinds of talk.
expound
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617 fact ***
verb
noun
in fact phrase
I know this is true, but I want to engage you in conversation.
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Around 5,000 students are expected to enrol at the university this year.
if you enrol in a course or programme, you put your When students enrol in one of the 180 núcleos based around name on the official list of its students or members Venezuela, they are assigned to groups from day one.
What exactly is El Sistema?
used as a reply for saying that you completely agree "The bus service runs every ten minutes, doesn't it?" " Yes, with someone
exactly!"
used as a reply for saying that someone has not No, I’m not saying that exactly but I think we need to help those understood you well
less fortunate than us.
Please excuse my untidy handwriting.
used for politely getting someone’s attention
Excuse me, would you open the door for me, please?
used for asking someone to repeat something
Excuse me, what did you say?
the amount of time that you allow light to reach the If there is too little light for exposure the scene must be cut.
film in a camera when taking a photograph
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to explain something or to express your opinion about it in detail
It will be an opportunity to expound the ideas he has been developing.
used for saying what is really true, when this is surprising or different from what people think
Men talk more about things and facts.
King George VI’s brave performance had in fact greatly encouraged the British during the Second World War.
/ɪk spaʊnd/
/fækt/
/ ɪn
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to start having a conversation with someone
/ɪk spəʊʒə(r)/
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618
to get rid of something that is not wanted or needed Many infectious diseases have been virtually eliminated.
verb
enrol in something The family barely manages to eke out an existence from their small farm.
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/ i k
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609 exactly ***
610
aʊt/
phrase
engage someone in conversation 44
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to get just enough money or food to be able to continue to exist
eke out an existence 602
F
Their meagre supplies have to be eked out throughout the winter.
phrasal verb
601
604
E
What do you think would be the merits and downsides of making a film according to the guidelines?
a woman who has the same social position as a duke Henry is trying to teach Eliza to talk and act like a duchess.
(= a man with a very high social position, just below that of a prince) , or who is married to a duke
/ dʌtʃɪs/
600
603
D
the disadvantage or negative aspect of something
fækt/
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620
fairytale
a fairytale ending filter **
B
noun
/ feəri teɪl/
phrase
/ə
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624
fish ***
a fish out of water flag up
focused
foul‐mouthed
frustrated *
noun
/fɪʃ/
phrase
/ə
phrasal verb
630
to feel frustrated with something generalisation *
genre *
ʌp/
phrase
noun
/frʌˈstreɪtɪd/
/tə fi l frʌˈstreɪtɪd wɪθ
sʌmθɪŋ/
E
How the couple met could be described as a modern‐day fairytale.
a happy and often impossibly perfect ending to a Her boyfriend's proposal to her was a fairytale ending to a story
romantic weekend in Paris.
a glass or plastic object that you put on a camera to The film includes the use of coloured filters during many of the song sequences.
change the colour or amount of light that passes through the lens
Kenny keeps tropical fish.
someone who is in a situation that they know nothing about or are not used to
to mention something so that people know about it
He changed the time of footie practice on Thursday.
He is playing a foul‐mouthed lawyer in the new film.
feel annoyed and impatient because you are prevented from achieving something
a statement that is true in most situations
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a particular style used in cinema, writing, or art, which can be recognised by certain features
Genre movies are not acceptable.
a situation in which life is very difficult, usually because you do not have enough money
Many students are facing financial hardship.
/ ʒɒnrə/
hardship
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I’m just kind of flagging up that his concentration is not quite as good as Ellie’s.
She's a bit more focused about getting on with her tasks.
/ dʒen(ə)rəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
noun
F
I felt like a fish out of water on my first day at school.
concentrating on a particular aim and not wasting time or energy on other things
the game of football
using a lot of swear words
adjective
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noun
/ hɑː(r)dʃɪp/
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harmony **
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634 hilarious
hinder
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636 house ***
get on like a house on fire hypothesis *
638
/ flæɡ
wɔːtə(r)/
/ fəʊkəst/
noun, informal / fʊti/
/ faʊl maʊðd/, / faʊl
adjective
maʊθt/
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637
fɪʃ aʊt əv
adjective
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629
feəri teɪl endɪŋ/
/ fɪltə(r)/
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626 footie
627
D
noun
621
622
C
noun
adjective
verb
noun
phrase
/ hɑː(r)məni/
/hɪˈleəriəs/
/ hɪndə(r)/
/haʊs/
/ɡet ɒn laɪk ə
faɪə(r)/
noun
haʊs ɒn
a situation in which people live and work well with Women’s use of language is cooperative, reflecting their preference for equality and harmony.
other people, or in a way that does not damage things around them
extremely funny
This is a hilarious film.
to stop someone or something from making progress The strictness of the rules have not hindered, but on the contrary, or developing
have encouraged my imagination.
Give directions on how to get to your house.
to become good friends very quickly and have a lot She’s getting on like a house on fire.
to talk to each other about
an idea that attempts to explain something but has The idea that men and women ‘speak different languages’ is not not yet been tested or proved to be correct
treated not as a hypothesis to be investigated.
/haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/
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immobility
impoverished
B
noun
ingrained
adjective
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input **
noun
643
647
issue ***
noun
/ ɪʃu /, / ɪsju /
/teɪk ɪʃu , ɪsju wɪθ
sʌmwʌn, sʌmθɪŋ/
phrase
juvenile delinquency
noun
keep to
phrasal verb
lapse
noun
leaf ***
noun
shake like a leaf 655
656
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information that is put into a computer or a piece of Then you’re going to need to take the television and put it to electronic equipment using another machine such as ‘Input 1’.
a keyboard or microphone
showing a very good understanding of a person or a This is an insightful film.
complicated situation
It's a website devoted to environmental issues.
to disagree with someone, or to disagree about something
a crime or many crimes committed by a young / dʒu vənaɪl dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi/ person
to follow an agreement or a rule, by doing what you should do or what you said you would do
/ ki p tu /
a crime or many crimes committed by a young person
/læps/
She takes issue with the received wisdom that men and women are from different planets.
It has been linked with a marked reduction in juvenile delinquency.
She’s to keep to two subjects: the weather and everybody’s health.
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Lapses one day can be corrected before they become ingrained bad habits in the days after.
A light breeze stirred the leaves of the tall oak tree outside her window.
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/li f/
651
652 learning curve
654
/ ɪnpʊt/
/ ɪnsaɪtf(ə)l/
650
653
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/ɪn ɡreɪnd/
adjective
take issue with someone/something F
an ingrained attitude, belief, or habit has existed for Lapses one day can be corrected before they become ingrained a long time and cannot easily be changed
bad habits in the days after.
insightful
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649
The program has offered free musical training to over 800,000 children and young people, 90% of them from impoverished backgrounds.
Choose two or three of the lines and improvise conversations around the sentences in the exercise.
/ ɪmprəvaɪz/
641
646
very poor
if a performer in a play or a group of musicians improvises, they invent words or musical notes without preparing them or learning them before
verb
E
Any movement or immobility attainable in the hand is permitted.
/ɪm pɒvərɪʃt/
improvise
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/ ɪməʊˈbɪləti/
D
a total lack of movement
adjective
640
644
C
life‐affirming
phrase
noun
/ ʃeɪk laɪk ə li f/
/ lɜː(r)nɪŋ kɜː(r)v/
adjective
/ laɪf əfɜːrmɪŋ/
limitation **
noun
/ lɪmɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
location ***
noun
/ləʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
on location phrase
/ ɒn ləʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
to shake a lot, for example because you are cold, nervous, or afraid
the rate at which you learn something
making you feel happy and positive about life
a disadvantage or weak point that makes someone or something less effective
I was shaking like a leaf when I took my driving test.
Each individual has a different learning curve.
The life‐affirming vitality of its orchestral performances can be traced to the principles at the heart of its training.
Communication can break down because of the limitations of language.
A location must be chosen where this prop is to be found.
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in the place where a film or TV programme is made, Filming must be done on location.
away from a studio
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658
log **
sleep like a log manifesto
B
noun
/lɒɡ/
phrase
/ sli p laɪk ə
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662
663
666
667
668
669
noun
/meɪt/
memory ***
noun
/ mem(ə)ri/
phrase
merit **
noun
mesmerised
adjective
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675
/ hæv ə
sɪv/
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mem(ə)ri laɪk ə
mileage
there’s some mileage yet in ... noun
phrase
/ merɪt/
maɪlɪdʒ
jet
misunderstanding **
noun
/ mɪsʌndə(r) stændɪŋ/
mixed ability
adjective
/ mɪkst ə bɪləti/
/ mɒnə(r)ki/
/ mʌðə(r) tʌŋ/
adjective
/ mʌlti fæsətɪd/
muted
adjective
/ mju tɪd/
negotiation **
noun
/nɪˌɡəʊʃi eɪʃ(ə)n/
/bi ʌp fə(r)
nɪˌɡəʊʃi eɪʃ(ə)n/
nominate *
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677 optical *
phrase
verb
adjective
used to say that there is still some advantage or opportunity to be got out of something
to understand or explain something wrongly
/ mɪsɪn tɜː(r)prɪt/
multifaceted
be up for negotiation The memory of that night is still clear in his mind.
I have a memory like a sieve when it comes to remembering dates.
What do you think would be the merits and downsides of making a film according to the guidelines?
The orchestral performances has mesmerised audiences around the world.
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/ maɪlɪdʒ/
/ðə(r)z səm
ɪn/
verb
noun
He's over there, talking to his mates.
My annual mileage is about 10,000 miles.
misinterpret
noun
to have an extremely bad memory
an advantage or good quality that someone or something has
so attracted by or interested in something that you do not notice or pay attention to anything else around you
/ mezməraɪzd/
monarchy *
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used for talking in a friendly way to someone, especially a man
the ability to remember things
mate **
have a memory like a sieve F
a formal statement expressing the aims and plans of A group of independent Danish directors set out a manifesto, a group or organisation, especially a political party
called Dogme 95.
/ mænɪˈfestəʊ/
670
671 mother tongue
672
E
The children went out to collect logs for the fire while their parents unpacked.
I always sleep like a log after I’ve been working out at the gym.
lɒɡ/
noun
664
665
D
to sleep very well
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660
C
/ nɒmɪneɪt/
/ ɒptɪk(ə)l/
a failure to understand someone or something correctly
including or designed for students with different levels of educational ability
a type of government in which a country is ruled by a king or queen
the main language that you learn as a child
containing many different aspects, features, or qualities
not as bright or colourful as usual
There’s some mileage yet in the Dogme franchise.
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These differences routinely lead to each sex misinterpreting the other’s intentions.
It is not true that misunderstandings between the sexes are very common.
Students normally practise in mixed ability groups.
The film is part of a wave of movies that depict the recent history of the British monarchy.
Use of the mother tongue is forbidden.
Firth gives an outstanding performance as Bertie, who comes across as a complex and multifaceted figure.
Danish director Lone Scherfig uses natural lighting, muted cinematography and a partially improvised script.
The footballer hired a lawyer to help with his contract negotiations with the new team.
to be able to be changed or agreed upon after For many couples today, pretty much everything is up for discussion
negotiation.
to officially suggest that someone should be given a Each team has to nominate a leader.
job, or that someone or something should receive a prize
connected with sight or light
Optical work and filters are forbidden.
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from the outset paradigm
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681 pardon *
B
C
noun
/ aʊt set/
phrase
/ frɒm ði
D
right from the start of something
aʊt set/
a set of ideas that are used for understanding or explaining something, especially in a particular subject
noun
interjection
/ pærədaɪm/
/ pɑː(r)d(ə)n/
used for politely asking someone to repeat something you did not hear or did not understand
pardon? 682
phrase
a more formal way of politely asking someone to repeat something you did not hear or did not understand
phrase
F
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Pardon, what did you say?
I don't really like your new jacket!' 'Pardon?' / pɑː(r)d(ə)n/
I beg your pardon? 683
E
Developers started construction on the homes in the rural outsets of the city.
Children acquire habits of discipline and perseverance from the outset.
This emphasis on collective music‐making represents a complete inversion of the established music training paradigm.
/aɪ
beɡ jɔː(r)
Are you ready to leave?' 'I beg your pardon?' 'I was just asking if you're ready to leave.'
pɑː(r)d(ə)n/
The protest march passed off without any serious trouble.
pass off
phrasal verb
ɒf/
684
/ pɑːs
pass someone / something off as some
685
phrase
/pɑːs sʌmwʌn, sʌmθɪŋ
ɒf əz sʌmθɪŋ/
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687
688
689
690
patently
permit *
adverb
verb
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693
694
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/ peɪt(ə)ntli/
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/pə(r) mɪt/
noun
/ pɜː(r)sɪˈvɪərəns/
phenomenon **
noun
/fə nɒmɪnən/
phoneticist
noun
/fəʊˈnetɪsɪst/
plug in/into
phrasal verb
/ plʌɡ
ɪn,
portray *
verb
/pɔː(r) treɪ/
portrayal
noun
/pɔː(r) treɪəl/
practice ***
noun
/ præktɪs/
to allow someone to do something, or to allow something to happen
a determined attitude that makes you continue trying to achieve something difficult
an event or situation that can be seen to happen or exist
someone who studies phonetics (= the study of the sounds used in speech)
to connect a piece of equipment to an electricity supply or to another piece of equipment
phrase
/ ɪn
Any movement or immobility attainable in the hand is permitted.
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Children acquire habits of discipline and perseverance from the outset.
El Sistema is hailed as ‘the most extraordinary social phenomenon of our times’.
Eliza Doolittle takes speech lessons from Professor Henry Higgins, a phoneticist.
You have to plug the cable into the back of the TV.
ɪntu /
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50
if an actor portrays a person, they play the part of that person in a film, play etc
the way that something or someone is portrayed
used for talking about what really happens as opposed to what you think will or should happen
in practice 695
I’ve a sort of bet on that I’ll pass her off as a duchess in six months.
in a way that is so obvious that no one could disagree That is a patently ridiculous claim.
perseverance
691
to make people believe that a person or thing is something else
præktɪs/
The book portrays Caribbean society against a background of the French Revolution.
The King's Speech is a moving portrayal of the struggle of King George VI to overcome a speech defect.
What are the benefits of collective and individual practice, in your opinion?
She argues that research shows that, in practice, men and women are very similar.
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production ***
700
/prə dʌkʃ(ə)n/
proficiency
noun
a film, play, television or radio programme, CD etc, especially when you are talking about the way it is created and performed
a high degree of ability or skill in something
/prə fɪʃ(ə)nsi/
prohibit *
verb
/prəʊˈhɪbɪt/
prop
noun
/prɒp/
proposition **
noun
/ kwestʃ(ə)n/
703
/rɪˌsi vd
prə nʌnsi eɪʃ(ə)n/, /ɑː(r)
pi /
Received Pronunciation (RP)
707
noun
received wisdom noun
/rɪˌsi vd
recount *
verb
/rɪˈkaʊnt/
refute verb
/rɪˈfju t/
release ***
noun
/rɪˈli s/
remote noun
710
renowned adjective
/rɪˈnaʊnd/
rewarding adjective
/rɪˈwɔː(r)dɪŋ/
safety net
711
712 score ***
scrutiny **
713
noun
noun
/ seɪfti net/
/skɔː(r)/
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45
A man is being questioned by detectives in connection with the murder of a young girl.
a way of speaking British English that is considered to Eliza was trying to learn standard British English pronunciation be the standard pronunciation in the UK
(also known as RP, or received pronunciation).
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beliefs or opinions that most people accept to be correct
to say what happened
She challenges the received wisdom that men and women are from different planets.
The film recounts the struggle of King George VI to overcome a speech defect.
to say that a statement is not true or accurate In The Myth of Mars and Venus , Cameron refutes the theory that without giving proof
men and women communicate differently.
a feeling of freedom that you have after a difficult or Strangely, the strict set of rules we set ourselves have turned out emotional experience
to be a release.
remote control: a piece of equipment that you use To get a picture, click on the button that says 'Input' on the remote.
for controlling a machine such as a television or stereo system from a short distance away
/rɪˈməʊt/
708
709
wɪzdəm/
47
43
verb
702
706
45
No one is ever turned away because of lack of financial resources or proficiency.
Adding a musical score was suddenly prohibited.
to officially stop something from being done, especially by making it illegal
a piece of furniture or small object used in a play or Props and sets must not be brought in.
film
a statement that people can examine in order to The myth is the proposition that men and women differ decide whether it is true
fundamentally in the way they use language to communicate.
to have or express doubts about something
705
The rule was relaxed to allow low‐budget productions.
/ prɒpə zɪʃ(ə)n/
question ***
F
42
noun
701
704
E
/ premɪs/
697
699
D
a principle or statement that you consider to be true, Her basic premise is that there are more similarities than that you base other ideas and actions on
differences between the two sexes.
noun
696
698
C
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42
44
50
famous and admired for a special skill or achievement
giving you satisfaction, pleasure, or profit
a plan or system that is designed to protect people or prevent serious problems
the music written for a film, play etc
noun
/ skru tɪni/
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It has produced internationally renowned performers and conductors,
Which skill would you personally find most rewarding or frustrating to learn?
They form a bond and a network that is both a safety net and a new reason to live.
Adding a musical score was suddenly prohibited.
Council services are subject to close scrutiny to ensure their efficiency.
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714
715
not stand up to scrutiny B
phrase
self‐help book
noun
sequel
noun
1
set ***
set ***
verb
shoot ***
verb
719
720 shot small talk noun
snigger verb
sorry **
(I’m) sorry? a stage or other place where a film or television programme is made or where a play is performed
Strangely, the strict set of rules we set ourselves have turned out to be a release.
to write or produce a play, book, film etc that happens in a particular time or place
to take photographs, or to make a film or video
Strangely, the strict set of rules we set ourselves have turned out to be a release.
We were ordered not to shoot until he gave the signal.
tɔːk/
informal conversation about things that are not important
to laugh quietly, especially at something that is rude or at something unpleasant that has happened to someone
Films must be shot in colour.
In what other sorts of situations do you normally engage in ‘ small talk’?
The crowd couldn't help but snigger when the two dancers tripped over each other.
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I'm sorry I behaved in such a childish way.
phrase
/aɪm
sɒri/
noun
/ saʊnd baɪt/
spatial awareness noun
/ speɪʃ(ə)l ə weə(r)nəs/
speech defect
noun
/ spi tʃ
star ***
verb
di fekt/
used for politely asking someone to repeat something that they have said
a short comment by a politician or other famous person that is taken from a longer conversation or speech and broadcast alone because it is very interesting or effective
Sorry, could you repeat that, please?
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If these points were acknowledged, the science soundbites would be headed ‘Men and women pretty similar, research finds’.
someone’s ability to understand size, shape, position, Men have better spatial awareness than women.
and depth
a fault in the way someone speaks
The King's Speech is a moving portrayal of the struggle of King George VI to overcome a speech defect.
if a film, play, television programme etc stars Sarah has missed her chance of starring in the school play.
someone, they are the main actor or performer in it
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42
52
/stɑː(r)/
studio ***
noun
subtitle
noun
/ stju diəʊ/
a room or rooms where music or a film, television Filmed in black and white in Pinewood Studios, this classic thriller show, or radio show is recorded
was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
a translation of what people are saying in a foreign If I have free time, I tend to watch movies without subtitles.
language film or television programme, that appears at the bottom of the screen
/ sʌb taɪt(ə)l/
730
731
/ smɔːl
/ sɒri/
728
729
/set/
adjective
725
727
42
44
/ snɪɡə(r)/
soundbite 726
F
42
a self‐help book is designed to help you to solve your Does she generally agree or disagree with the claims of the self‐
own problems
help books?
a book, film, play etc that continues the story of an She has written a sequel to Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'.
earlier one
/ʃu t/
the past tense /ʃɒt/
722
724
bʊk/
E
According to Cameron, this claim does not stand up to scrutiny.
/set/
2
723
help
noun
717
721
/self
D
to be found to have defects if carefully examined
/ si kwəl/
716
718
C
/nɒt stænd ʌp tə
skru tɪni/
superficial *
adjective
/ su pə(r) fɪʃ(ə)l/
44
158
affecting or involving only the surface or outside part The film must not contain superficial action.
of something
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733
B
adjective
/ swi pɪŋ/
systematically *
adverb
/ sɪstə mætɪkli/
taboo
adjective
739
teamwork
noun
telepathy
noun
theory ***
in theory thought‐provoking
adjective
phrase
/ ɪn
/ʌn ɔː(r)θədɒks/
upper‐class
adjective
/ ʌpə(r)
utterance *
noun
vitality
noun
water ***
noun
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45
42
53
43
adjective
adjective
43
a trite remark is not interesting or original because it We need to reject trite formulas about male and female language is what people usually say in that situation
use.
unorthodox
klɑːs/
not following the usual rules or beliefs of your Bertie overcame his stammer with the help of an unorthodox religion, society etc
speech therapist.
relating to people who have the highest social status Eliza was trying to lose her regional Cockney accent so that she could sound more like an upper‐class person.
a statement
Gray seems to suggest that men hear utterances such as ‘Could you empty the trash?’ as purely hypothetical questions.
/ ʌt(ə)rəns/
52
49
156
original and showing a lot of imagination
/ vɪʒən(ə)ri/
energy, or enthusiasm
/vaɪˈtæləti/
El Sistema is a unique programme by the visionary former economist José Abreu.
The life‐affirming vitality of its orchestral performances has mesmerised audiences around the world.
Soldiers were able to get food and water across the border.
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47
/ wɔːtə(r)/
hold water phrase
water off a duck’s back 749
750
θɪəri/
adjective
747
748
There is potential for communication to go awry, simply because language is not telepathy.
Temporal and geographical alienation are forbidden.
In The Myth of Mars and Venus , Cameron refutes the theory that men and women communicate differently.
used for saying that something is believed to be true, In theory, anything could happen.
although it may not be true
interesting in a way that makes you think of new This is a thought‐provoking film.
ideas or that changes your attitude to something
/traɪt/
visionary
43
46
the ability of people to communicate directly with each other’s minds, without using words
relating to time
adjective
744
746
El Sistema is innovative because of its emphasis on teamwork.
/ θɔːt prə vəʊkɪŋ/
trite
745
work that you do together with other people
F
48
/tə lepəθi/
/ temp(ə)rəl/
/ θɪəri/
741
743
if something is taboo, people do not do it or talk about it because it is offensive or shocking
/ ti m wɜː(r)k/
noun
740
742
E
We need to reject trite formulas and sweeping claims about male and female language use.
Research debunks the myth that men and women systematically misunderstand one another.
When you first meet someone in your country, are any topics of conversation taboo?
/tə bu /
736
737 temporal
738
D
not based on specific facts or details and therefore not completely accurate or fair
according to a careful plan and in a thorough way
sweeping
734
735
C
phrase
way ***
noun
/ həʊld
if an explanation or argument holds water, it is true
According to Cameron, this claim does not hold water.
used for saying that things such as criticisms or insults do not affect someone because they have dealt with a lot of them before
He takes no notice if you tell him off – it’s like water off a duck’s back.
wɔːtə(r)/
/ wɔːtə(r) ɒf ə
bæk/
dʌks
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There are no significant differences in the way men and women use language.
/weɪ/
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751
in a way whereas ***
B
phrase
754
755
D
from one point of view
/ ɪn ə
E
F
In a way, I agree with you.
weɪ/
conjunction
/weər æz/
752
753
C
widescreen
adjective
/ waɪd skri n/
widespread **
adjective
/ waɪd spred/
wizardry
noun
/ wɪzə(r)dri/
abandon **
verb
/ə bændən/
acquit
verb
/ə kwɪt/
affiliation
noun
/ə fɪli eɪʃ(ə)n/
aid worker
noun
used for comparing two things, people, situations etc Men talk more about things and facts, whereas women talk more about people, relationships and feelings.
and showing that there is an important difference between them
made to be shown on a screen that gives a wider The final picture must be transferred to Academy 35 mm film, view than a normal screen gives
that is, not widescreen.
happening or existing in many places, or affecting It is a myth in the everyday sense: a widespread but false belief.
many people
something created using a high level of skill
Films today are full of special effects and technical wizardry.
43
45
43
44
756 Unit 5
757
758
759
/ eɪd
760
761
762
765
766
noun
/ ɑː(r)md
arson
noun
/ ɑː(r)s(ə)n/
ASEAN
noun
rɒbəri/
/ eɪsi æn/
assault **
noun
/ə sɔːlt/
badly‐behaved
adjective
/ bædli bɪˈheɪvd/
beside ***
preposition
beside yourself (with anger/excitemen
767
phrase
betray **
768
wɜː(r)kə(r)/
armed robbery
763
764
to stop believing or supporting an idea
His mother abandoned him when he was five days old.
to state officially that someone is not guilty of the His sentence was later overturned and he was acquitted.
crime they were accused of
connection with an organisation, especially a political You should stand up for the rights of all people, regardless of or religious one
their religious affiliation.
The aid worker risked her life to bring refugees safely across the someone who works for an international border.
organisation giving help in a place where people need it
the crime of taking money or property illegally, He was arrested and charged with armed robbery. involving the use of weapons
the illegal use of fire to destroy a house, building, or The fire investigators said there was no indication of arson.
property
ASEAN members held their annual meeting in July.
Association of Southeast Asian Nations: an organisation of countries for increasing trade and development in Southeast Asia
a physical attack on someone, or the crime of He was charged with assault.
physically attacking someone
a badly‐behaved child or animal behaves in a way The badly‐behaved toddlers disrupted everyone's dinner at the that is rude or rough and upsets people
restaurant.
I knelt down beside the bed.
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55
/bɪˈsaɪd/
/bɪˌsaɪd jə(r) self wɪð
æŋɡə(r), ɪk saɪtmənt,
wʌri, et set(ə)rə/
unable to think clearly because you are very angry, excited, worried, etc.
I have a wife who is expecting a baby and rightly she is beside herself with worry.
158
if you betray your country, or if you betray someone A hero is someone who never betrays friends, family or nation.
who needs your support, you deliberately do something that harms them or helps their opponents
verb
/bɪˈtreɪ/
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blackmail
B
noun
/ blæk meɪl/
769
770
771
blasphemy
noun
/ blæsfəmi/
bleak *
adjective
/bli k/
bribery *
BRIC
noun
/brɪk/
775
776
brutal *
adjective
noun
/ bɜː(r)ɡləri
cell ***
noun
/sel/
56
the crime of entering a building illegally in order to steal things
a small room where a prisoner is kept
a temporary union of different political parties that agree to form a government together
noun
Burglaries are on the increase in the area.
The rebellion crushed, the guards then set up a ‘privilege cell’ system.
He is grateful for the protection of the coalition warships.
/ kəʊə lɪʃ(ə)n/
777
communal *
adjective
778
community worker
noun
compromise *
verb
61
58
owned or used by everyone in a group, especially a group of people who live in the same building
/ kɒmjʊn(ə)l/,
/kə mju n(ə)l/
/kə mju nəti
F
The church considered the movie blasphemy and encouraged its members to boycott it.
Never give up hope, however bleak a situation may appear.
/ bru t(ə)l/
burglary *
coalition **
E
Someone was trying to blackmail him with pictures of him and his mistress.
55
/ braɪb(ə)ri/
773
D
the crime of making someone give you money or do what you want by threatening to tell people embarrassing information about them
something that is considered offensive to God or someone’s religious beliefs
without any reasons to feel happy or hopeful
the crime of giving money or presents to someone so He is appearing in court on charges of bribery and tax evasion.
that they will help you by doing something dishonest or illegal
BRIC countries have all recently experienced rapid economic Brazil, Russia, India and China: countries whose economic development is at more or less the same growth.
stage
extremely violent
The recent brutal genocide has resulted in widespread migration.
noun
772
774
C
I live in a block of flats, and it’s very friendly and communal.
159
someone who works giving help to people in the wɜː(r)kə(r)/ village, urban district etc where they live
He owes his life to the community workers who kept him away from a life of drugs and violence.
779
/ kɒmprəmaɪz/
780
781
to solve a problem or end an argument by accepting Her refusal to compromise infuriated her colleagues.
that you cannot have everything that you want
concession **
noun
He said there could be no concessions to the terrorists.
/kən seʃ(ə)n/
to give or allow something to someone in order to reach an agreement
make a concession phrase
/ meɪk ə kən seʃ(ə)n/
confront **
verb
/kən frʌnt/
convict **
verb
/kən vɪkt/
conviction **
noun
/kən vɪkʃ(ə)n/
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783
784
785
You have to be prepared to make concessions in a relationship.
to deal with a difficult situation
Gilgamesh and Enkidu are about to confront the monster Humbaba.
to prove in a court of law that someone is guilty of a Ned Kelly was convicted in his absence of the attempted murder crime
of a policeman.
a strong belief or opinion about something
She has a conviction for dangerous driving.
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convoy
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noun
/ kɒnvɔɪ/
786
787
corrupt *
adjective
corruption **
noun
courage **
noun
/ kʌrɪdʒ/
789
courageous
adjective
crush **
verb
793
794
795
796
cyclone
noun
59
the ability to do something that you know is right or Gilgamesh said, ‘Courage, dear brother, this is no time to give in to fear.'
good, even though it is dangerous, frightening, or very difficult
very brave and determined
Frank fought a courageous battle against cancer.
noun
/det/
defend ***
verb
dehumanise
verb
penəlti/
158
legal punishment by death, usually for a serious She received the death penalty, but her sentence was commuted crime such as murder
to transportation to Australia.
a situation in which you owe money to other people $1.3 billion of debt has been written off by the IMF.
There has been a decline in tourism.
/dɪˈklaɪn/
/dɪˈfend/
hju mənaɪz/
verb
65
1 to protect someone or something from You should defend the rights of all people.
attack
They went to great lengths to dehumanise their enemies.
to make people stop feeling and behaving like normal people, especially by treating them very badly
to show clearly that something is true or that it exists It demonstrates that by far the most urgent problem affecting all children is lack of access to sanitation facilities.
/ demənstreɪt/
devastate *
verb
disorientate
verb
displacement
noun
800
58
57
a reduction in the amount or quality of something
/ di
demonstrate ***
I’m now more afraid of piracy than storms and cyclones.
/ saɪˌkləʊn/
debt ***
noun
61
a severe storm in which the wind spins in a circle
/ deɵ
decline ***
55
to completely defeat someone who is opposing you, The guards crushed the rebellion and then set up a ‘privilege cell’ especially by using force or violence
system.
noun
798
801
F
/kə reɪdʒəs/
death penalty
797
799
E
/krʌʃ/
791
792
/kə rʌpt/
D
a group of vehicles or ships travelling together, often Coalition ships provide convoys to escort ships across the seas.
with other vehicles or ships providing protection for them
doing dishonest, illegal, or immoral things in order to The new police chief vowed to prosecute corrupt police officers.
gain money or power
dishonest or illegal behaviour by officials or people in The bank was closed down amid allegations of corruption and fraud.
positions of power, especially when they accept money in exchange for doing things for someone
/kə rʌpʃ(ə)n/
788
790
C
/ devəsteɪt/
55
64
to seriously damage or completely destroy something
to make someone unable to think clearly or make sensible decisions
There are stories of heroism of people who go out and care for families that have been devastated by disease.
The sudden drop in altitude disorientated the young pilot.
813
/dɪs ɔːriənteɪt/
a situation in which a person is forced to leave their The recent brutal genocide has resulted in the displacement of own country and go somewhere else to live
whole populations on a massive scale.
/dɪs pleɪsmənt/
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distress call
B
804
805
806
807
/dɪˈstres
drought
noun
/draʊt/
emergency ***
noun
/ɪˈmɜː(r)dʒ(ə)nsi/
epic
noun
/ epɪk/
epidemic
noun
/ epɪˈdemɪk/
escort1
noun
fake
811
812 fame **
famine *
verb
adjective
verb
noun
/es kɔː(r)t/
/ i v(ə)l/
/feɪk/
/feɪm/
/ fæmɪn/
firm ***
adjective
phrase
flick knife
817
/rɪˌmeɪn
/ flɪk
flog
flooding
818
819 fluctuate
fɜː(r)m/
noun
816
verb
to go somewhere with a person, vehicle, ship etc in order to protect them or to prevent them from escaping
an evil person does very bad or cruel things
to pretend to have a feeling that you do not have
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56
158
54
56
59
Coalition ships provide convoys to escort ships across the seas.
The nature of evil: can good people do bad things?
The traveller was detained for using a fake passport.
It is best to remain firm in an argument, however convincing your to continue to show that you are in control of a opponent’s arguments may be.
situation and will not be easily forced to do something
a knife whose blade is hidden inside the handle and It wasn’t a flick knife, of course, it was two metal objects.
comes out very quickly when you push a button
naɪf/
/flɒg/
noun
verb
a long period of time when there is little or no rain and crops die
an unexpected situation involving danger in which When an emergency strikes in most places in the world, we are immediate action is necessary
working there already.
a long poem that tells a story about ancient people This epic poem was lost for centuries, and then discovered in and gods
1844.
Experts fear the recent outbreak of TB could develop into a major a situation in which a disease spreads very quickly and infects many people
epidemic.
a person or a group of people, vehicles, ships etc that Coalition ships provide an escort for ships in the area.
go somewhere with another person, vehicle, ship etc in order to protect them or to prevent them from escaping
59
61
54
/fɜː(r)m/
remain firm 815
From 2005 to 2010, there was a dramatic fall in the incidence of malaria.
Due to the recent lack of rainfall, there is a severe drought.
the state of being famous
Heroism leads to fame and glory.
a serious lack of food that continues for a long time Aid workers were shocked to see the degree of famine in the and causes many people in a country to become ill or country.
die
No firm evidence links pollution with asthma.
noun
813
814
/drə mætɪk/
/ eskɔː(r)t/
809
810 evil **
F
158
sudden and surprising or easy to notice
adjective
escort2
E
kɔːl/
dramatic ***
808
D
a message by phone, radio etc from a ship, aircraft A lot of the time they don’t respond to distress calls and, anyway, etc which is in great danger and likely to sink or crash the pirates are so quick.
noun
802
803
C
/ flʌdɪŋ/
/ flʌkʧueɪt/
55
159
to hit someone very hard with a stick or whip as a punishment
a situation in which water from a river or from rain covers large areas of land
The livelihoods of people in the world’s poorest regions are continually threatened by natural disasters such as flooding.
to change frequently
Between 2000 and 2010 unemployment fluctuated.
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B
822
D
/fɔː(r)ʤ/
fraud **
noun
/frɔːd/
game ***
noun
/ɡeɪm/
823
genocide
Monopoly is a game for all the family.
827
831
832
833
834
phrase
/ ɡɪv
weɪ tʊ/
give in phrasal verb
/ ɡɪv
ɪn/
glory **
noun
noun
/ ɡlɔːri/
/ɡraʊnd/
phrase
/ stænd jə(r)
stand your ground guilty ***
find someone guilty of something halt *
call a halt to something handcuffs
adjective
phrase
hang ***
/ ɡɪlti/
ɡɪlti əv
the murder of large numbers of people belonging to The recent brutal genocide has resulted in the displacement of a particular race
whole populations on a massive scale.
The volunteers were given their roles.
to agree to something that someone else wants You should never give way on your principles.
instead of what you want
to stop competing or arguing and accept that you Governments should never give in to terrorists.
cannot win
admiration and praise that you get because you have Heroism leads to fame and glory.
done something impressive
His feet were rooted to the ground.
to refuse to change your opinions, beliefs, or It is best to stand your ground in an argument.
decisions despite pressure to change them
There goes a man with a guilty secret.
to officially decide that someone has committed a crime
phrase
/ kɔːl ə
hɔːlt tə
plural noun
/hæŋ/
verb
hardship
55
55
54
55
55
Warren Kerr was found guilty of stealing boot‐tops.
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to end something, often by a formal or official sʌmɵɪŋ/ decision
metal rings that a police officer puts round a prisoner’s wrists to stop them from using their hands or arms
to kill someone by putting a rope around their neck and making them fall
to keep annoying or upsetting someone, for example by criticising them, attacking them, or treating them in a way that is offensive to them
They decided to call a halt to the process.
61
He was surprised to see his neighbour hauled off in handcuffs.
He was finally hanged in 1880.
58
They put the ringleaders in solitary confinement, while harassing the others.
/ hærəs/, /hə ræs/
837
56
60
He has appealed for a halt to the fighting.
/hɔːlt/
verb
158
ɡraʊnd/
/ hæn(d) kʌfs/
harass
838
ʌp/
/faɪnd sʌmwʌn
sʌmɵɪŋ/
noun
835
836
ɡeɪm ɪz
/ ʤenəsaɪd/
/ɡɪv/
828
829 ground ***
830
noun
/ðə
verb
give way (to) The whole research programme was an elaborate fraud.
used for saying that the truth has been discovered, When they attack you – and so far the Ellivita has been lucky – especially when someone has been doing something the game is up quickly.
wrong and will have to stop
phrase
824
825 give ***
F
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the crime of obtaining money from someone by tricking them
the game is up 826
E
to illegally copy documents, paper money, or works Thomas Briggs was sentenced to death for forging cheques in of art with the intention of cheating people
1829.
verb
820
821
C
61
a situation in which life is very difficult, usually because you do not have enough money
noun
/ hɑː(r)dʃɪp/
It's just extraordinary to hear someone putting the needs of others before their own needs at a time of real hardship.
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840
B
haunt *
verb
/hɔːnt/
health care **
noun
/ helθ
hero **
heroine
845
keə(r)/
someone who has done something brave, for example saving a person’s life or risking their own life
E
F
Caroline was haunted by a fear of cancer.
The quality of life of people in developing countries would be improved by increased access to health care.
A hero is someone who faces dangers and trials without fear.
/ hɪərəʊ/
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54
Madonna was her heroine.
a woman who has done something brave, for example saving a person’s life or risking their own life
noun
/ herəʊɪn/
842
844
D
to make someone feel worried and upset for a long time
the services that look after people’s health
noun
841
843
C
hijack
verb
/ haɪdʒæk/
hope ***
noun
/həʊp/
phrase
/ ɡɪv ʌp
give up hope hostage *
həʊp/
noun
/ hɒstɪdʒ/
846
however ***
adverb
/haʊˈevə(r)/
847
to illegally take control of a vehicle, especially a plane, using violence or threats
These days they hijack ships, take the entire crew hostage and demand huge ransoms.
These young people have no hope for the future.
to stop believing that something you want to happen might be possible
a person who is the prisoner of someone who threatens to kill them if they do not get what they want
used for saying that it makes no difference how good, bad, difficult etc something is or how much there is of something
Never give up hope, however bleak a situation may appear.
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Nowadays the pirates are starting to attack and shoot their hostages.
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Never give up hope, however bleak a situation may appear.
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Two of the hostages were released on humanitarian grounds.
humanitarian
adjective
/hju
848
humanitarian disaster 849
phrase
humanitarian relief 850
851
phrase
humble
adjective
humility
noun
hurricane
noun
852
853
idealise
854
verb
mænɪˈteəriən/
/hju mænɪˈteəriən
dɪˌzɑːstə(r)/
a war, flood, earthquake etc which results in people This earthquake is the worst humanitarian disaster in the living in very bad conditions and suffering
country's history.
efforts to help people who are living in very bad conditions and are suffering because of a war, flood, /hju mænɪˈteəriən rɪˌli f/ earthquake etc
not proud and not thinking that you are better than other people
/ hʌmb(ə)l/
a way of behaving that shows that you do not think that you are better or more important than other people
/hju mɪləti/
a violent storm with extremely strong winds and heavy rain
/ hʌrɪkən/, / hʌrɪkeɪn/
to believe or suggest that someone or something is perfect or better than they really are
/aɪˈdɪəlaɪz/
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He was a genuinely humble man.
He was impressed by the young boy's honesty and humility.
The livelihoods of people in the world’s poorest regions are continually threatened by natural disasters such as hurricanes.
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Others idealised them as heroes.
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855
illiteracy
IMF
B
noun
noun
inequality *
noun
860
861
inmate
864
adjective
noun
insecticide
noun
integrity **
noun
862
863 irrespective
irrespective of legal representation
adverb
867
868
869
870
871
leniency
/ aɪ em ef/
/ɪm prɪz(ə)nmənt/
/ ɪnɪˈkwɒləti/
/ ɪnfəməs/
/ ɪn meɪt/
/ɪn sektɪsaɪd/
/ɪn teɡrəti/
/ ɪrɪˈspektɪv/
/ li ɡ(ə)l
reprɪzen teɪʃ(ə)n/
ɒv/
the punishment of being put into prison
a situation in which people are not equal because some groups have more opportunities, power, money etc than others
well known for something bad
someone who is kept in a prison, mental hospital, or other institution
a chemical for killing insects, especially those that damage plants or crops
the quality of always behaving according to the moral principles that you believe in, so that people respect and trust you
/ laɪb(ə)l/
life‐threatening disease
noun
/ laɪf
livelihood
noun
/ laɪvlihʊd/
lock out
phrasal verb
/ lɒk
loyal **
adjective
/ lɔɪəl/
loyalty **
noun
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Nobody could forget his infamous criminal past.
He told fellow inmates that there really was no escape.
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She started buying organic fruit after learning of the harmful insecticides sprayed on the crops.
She had a reputation for honesty and personal integrity.
He carried on with his plan irrespective.
Parents should not stand in the way of their children’s ambitions, irrespective of their views.
a lawyer (or group of lawyers) who speaks, acts, or is The quality of life of people in developing countries would be present for a person, group, or organisation
improved by increased access to legal representation.
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/ li niənsi/
noun
They were sentenced to six months’ imprisonment.
There are great inequalities in health care across the country.
despite a particular fact, situation, or quality
a punishment that is not as severe as it could be
libel
the illegal act of writing things about someone that are not true
a disease that is likely to cause someone to die
Annoyed at what they saw as the leniency of their night‐shift colleagues, the guards took action.
The company sued the newspaper for libel.
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She displayed great courage in battling a life‐threatening disease.
θret(ə)nɪŋ dɪˈzi z/
aʊt/
/ lɔɪəlti/
malnutrition
873
65
noun
872
F
$1.3 billion of debt has been written off by the IMF.
the International Monetary Fund: an international organisation that works to balance and manage the world’s economy and to help countries with weak economies to develop
/ ɪrɪˈspektɪv
noun
E
Lack of access to education has resulted in high levels of illiteracy.
/ɪˈlɪtərəsi/
phrase
865
866
D
the inability to read or write
noun
856
857 imprisonment **
858
859 infamous
C
noun
/ mælnjʊˈtrɪʃ(ə)n/
something such as your work that provides the The livelihoods of people in the world’s poorest regions are money that you need to live
continually threatened by natural disasters.
She locked him out of the house after an argument.
to prevent someone from coming into a room or building by locking the door
willing to support, work for, or be a friend to Always be loyal to your friends and family, whatever they may someone, even in difficult times
have done.
She inspires great loyalty among her staff.
support that you always give to someone or something because of your feelings of duty and love towards them
Five million people have been suffering from severe malnutrition.
a medical condition in which you are weak or ill because you do not eat enough or do not eat enough of the right foods
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875
B
noun
/ mæn slɔːtə(r)/
marked **
adjective
/mɑː(r)kt/
matter **
noun
no matter how/where/what etc ... phrase
adjective
/ mɪstʃɪvəs/
mission **
noun
/ mɪʃ(ə)n/
mockup
noun
From 2005 to 2010, there was a marked fall in the incidence of malaria.
The greater deprivation in rural areas is a matter of concern given that the majority of children in Bangladesh live there. used for saying that something is not important or will not have an effect
You should always stand up to bullies, no matter how much they may threaten you.
a mischievous person, especially a child, enjoys having fun by causing trouble
an aim that is very important to a person or organisation
a model of something that is the same size as or very similar to the real thing, used especially for research
There were always mischievous boys around.
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A hero is someone who has strong beliefs and a sense of mission.
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The company presented a mockup of their new, futuristic car at the exposition.
Heart disease and diabetes are among the most common causes of mortality in later life.
noun
/mɔː(r) tæləti/
881
infant mortality mortality rate murder ***
phrase
/ ɪnfənt mɔː(r) tæləti/
phrase
/mɔː(r) tæləti
noun
/ mɜː(r)də(r)/
/ nærəʊ/
884
885 narrow **
verb
NATO
noun
reɪt/
the number of deaths of babies and very young children
the number of deaths within a particular area, group etc
the crime of killing someone deliberately
to become or make something narrower
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation: an organisation of North American and European countries that provides military support for its members
Infant mortality has been reduced by one third and we expect these numbers to get better.
Two years ago this region suffered from one of the world’s highest mortality rates due to malaria.
Ned Kelly was convicted in his absence of the attempted murder of a policeman.
The gap between rich and poor has narrowed by 10%.
Ten thousand NATO troops were sent to the war‐torn country to assist local forces.
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/ neɪtəʊ/
886
natural disaster
noun
/ nætʃ(ə)rəl dɪˈzɑːstə(r)/
887
NGO
888
889 notorious *
obstruct
890
F
/ mɒkʌp/
mortality **
883
E
He pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter.
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/nəʊ mætə(r) haʊ,
weə(r), wɒt et set(ə)rə/
mischievous
880
882
the crime of causing someone’s death illegally but without intending to
clear and noticeable
/ mætə(r)/
877
879
D
manslaughter
876
878
C
noun
adjective
/ en dʒi
əʊ/
/nəʊˈtɔːriəs/
verb
/əb strʌkt/
something that happens in nature and causes a lot of The livelihoods of people in the world’s poorest regions are damage or kills a lot of people, for example a flood or continually threatened by natural disasters.
an earthquake
non‐governmental organisation: an organisation that She volunteers for an NGO, working to bring clean water and is not owned by the government, but may work with sanitation to some of the poorest areas in the world.
government departments
famous for something bad
to take action in order to prevent someone from doing something or to prevent something from happening
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The city is notorious for its traffic jams.
Parents should not obstruct their children’s ambitions, irrespective of their views.
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B
893
894
895
/ əʊpek/
orphan
verb
/ ɔː(r)f(ə)n/
outbreak *
noun
/ aʊt breɪk/
patrol *
verb
/pə trəʊl/
peak
verb
/pi k/
perseverance
noun
898
899
piracy
noun
pirate
noun
plummet
verb
pocket
902
903
/ paɪrət/
/ plʌmɪt/
preventable adjective
/prɪˈventəb(ə)l/
prosecute *
verb
/ prɒsɪˌkju t/
raid
verb
/reɪd/
ransom
noun
/ ræns(ə)m/
rat on someone
phrasal verb
refugee camp
noun
/ ræt ɒn
sʌmwʌn/
/ refjʊˈdʒi
906
regardless **
kæmp/
adverb
F
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Piracy is alive and well in some parts of the world.
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The crew are powerless if the pirates board the boat.
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In 2010 the GDP plummeted.
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Senior government figures have pocketed millions of dollars in aid donations.
Every day 2,000 children less are dying of preventable diseases than they were this time last year.
to officially accuse someone of a crime and ask a There is no international legal system for prosecuting people court of law to judge them
accused of piracy.
to suddenly attack a place, cause a lot of damage and Stede Bonnet raided ships off the Virginia coast.
steal things
Pirates board the vessels, take the crew hostage and demand the amount of money that someone wants to be ransom payments.
paid before they will let a person who they are keeping prisoner go free
to tell someone in authority about something that The guards created the impression they had ratted on their someone you know has done wrong
friends .
a place with tents or other shelters for people who Five million people migrated earlier in the year to refugee camps.
leave their country, especially during a war or other threatening event
It seemed an impossible task at times, but we carried on, regardless.
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58
59
61
57
/rɪˈɡɑː(r)dləs/
907
908
the crime of stealing things from ships while they are sailing
someone who attacks ships while they are sailing in order to steal things from them
if something such as an amount, rate, or value plummets, it suddenly becomes much lower
to take money for yourself that does not belong to you, especially when you are responsible for looking after it
a preventable disease is capable of being prevented
/ paɪrəsi/
/ pɒkɪt/
904
905
Homes have been found for over 500 children orphaned in the recent inter‐tribal conflict.
Experts fear the recent outbreak of TB could develop into a major epidemic .
to move regularly around a place in order to prevent Ships from an international coalition force regularly patrol the trouble or crime
area.
to reach the highest amount or level, before In 2010 the GDP peaked.
becoming lower
a determined attitude that makes you continue Excellent marks are a result of hard work and perseverance.
trying to achieve something difficult
verb
900
901
E
Analysts were awaiting the decision from OPEC.
/ pɜː(r)sɪˈvɪərəns/
896
897
D
Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries: an organisation that controls the supply and price of oil in the world market
to make a child an orphan (= a child whose parents have died)
the sudden start of war, disease, violence etc
noun
891
892
C
regardless of phrase
/rɪˈɡɑː(r)dləs
ɒv/
without being affected or influenced by anything else A hero is someone who keeps going regardless of obstacles or that happens or exists
discouragement.
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relief ***
B
noun
/rɪˈli f/
909
910
911
rife
adjective
/raɪf/
rocket
verb
/ rɒkɪt/
roll call
noun
/ rəʊl
912
913
salutary
adjective
sanitation
noun
916
917
918
919
920
adjective
/ si
security alert
noun
/sɪˈkjʊərəti ə lɜː(r)t/
self‐confidence
noun
/ self
kɒnfɪd(ə)ns/
self‐confident
adjective
/ self
kɒnfɪd(ə)nt/
selfless
adjective
/ selfləs/
selflessness
noun
/ selfləsnəs/
self‐sacrifice
noun
self‐sacrificing
adjective
sentence1 ***
noun
925
commute a sentence overturn a sentence sentence2 **
926
feərɪŋ/
/ self
sækrɪfaɪs/
/ self
sækrɪfaɪsɪŋ/
D
E
food, clothes, and money given to people who are in Local volunteers were the unsung heroes of the flood relief.
urgent need of help, for example because of a war or other bad situation
if something bad or unpleasant is rife, there is a lot of Tribal conflict is rife in the area.
it
if something such as a price or quantity rockets, it In 2010 the GDP rose rocketed.
suddenly increases a lot
the process of reading out an official list of people’s Some students struggled to take a roll call at 2.30am seriously.
names to check who is present, usually in a school or in the armed forces
a salutary experience or warning is one that has a The Stanford Prison Experiment remains a salutary lesson in what good effect although it is unpleasant
can happen within institutions.
conditions and processes relating to people’s health, The quality of life of people in developing countries would be improved by increased access to sanitation.
especially the systems that supply water and deal with human waste
working or travelling regularly on the sea
I come from a seafaring family, my father and brother are both merchant seamen.
a warning that an attack, bombing, robbery etc has The cutlery in my rucksack set off a big security alert.
happened or is going to happen
the feeling that you can do things well and that She lacks the self‐confidence to get ahead in the business world.
people respect you
feeling that you can do things well and that people He's a lot more self‐confident since he met Anna.
respect you
caring about other people’s needs and problems The social worker was rewarded at the banquet for her 20 years more than your own
of selfless service to the community.
the quality of caring about other people’s needs and She thanked her parents for their continued selflessness.
problems more than your own
the behaviour of someone who chooses not to have The movie recounts stories of self‐sacrifice by ordinary citizens or to do something that they want in order to help during the war.
other people
choosing not to have or to do something that you He is a self‐sacrificing hero in my eyes.
want in order to help other people
a punishment given by a judge, usually involving a She received the maximum sentence of ten years.
period of time that a person must spend in prison
F
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61
61
56
158
159
/ sentəns/
923
924
/ sæljʊt(ə)ri/
seafaring
921
922
kɔːl/
/ sænɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
914
915
C
phrase
phrase
/kə mju t ə sentəns/
/ əʊvə(r) tɜː(r)n ə
sentəns/
verb
to change a punishment to one that is less severe
Her sentence was commuted to transportation to Australia.
to say officially that a punishment is wrong and change it
when a judge sentences someone, they officially state what someone’s punishment will be
His sentence was later overturned and he was acquitted.
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/ sentəns/
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Thomas Briggs was sentenced to death for forging cheques in 1829.
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adjective
sharp ***
928
929
930
B
significant ***
simulate
adjective
verb
sinful
adjective
single‐minded
adjective
931
932
933
934
C
/ʃɑː(r)p/
a significant change is very large or noticeable
/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
/ sɪmjʊleɪt/
/ sɪŋɡ(ə)l
maɪndɪd/
maɪndɪdnəs/
noun
/ sɪŋɡ(ə)l
slight ***
adjective
/slaɪt/
noun
solidarity
noun
solitary confinement
936
937 spell **
noun
/slʌm/
stable **
/ sɒlət(ə)ri kən faɪnmənt/
/spel/
phrase
/ breɪk ə
945
She's always been very single‐minded in pursuing her career.
the behaviour of someone whose attention is fixed on only one thing
a slight change is small in size, amount, or degree
The party questioned the single‐mindedness of the opposition's plans.
From 2005 to 2010, there was a slight fall in the incidence of malaria.
The Clean Hands education programme was launched in the city’s slum areas.
The guards tried to break down the solidarity between inmates.
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61
65
57
spel/
a punishment in which a prisoner is kept alone, separate from other prisoners
They rounded up the ringleaders and put them in solitary confinement.
He was not the first man to fall under her spell.
to bring to an end a powerful influence on someone, Her vehement protests broke the spell.
usually an influence that makes them admire or obey another person
People have become accustomed to a stable economic situation.
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61
adjective
/ steɪb(ə)l/
remain stable phrase
stamp **
verb
941
944
with your attention fixed on only one thing
F
61
noun
939
943
It's sinful how you waste money.
a poor area of a town where the houses are in very bad condition
the support that people in a group give each other because they have the same opinions or aims
break a spell 938
942
to produce the features of something in a way that seems real but is not
morally wrong or bad
/ sɒlɪˈdærəti/
935
940
E
From 2005 to 2010, there was a sharp fall in the incidence of malaria.
There has been a significant fall in population growth over the last few decades.
The aim was to simulate the disorientating processes.
/ sɪnf(ə)l/
single‐mindedness
slum
D
a sharp change is sudden and very big
be stamped on your memory/mind stand ***
stand by someone stand in the way of something phrase
verb
/rɪˌmeɪn
steɪb(ə)l/
/stæmp/
/bi stæmpt ɒn jə(r)
mem(ə)ri, maɪnd/
to not change or to not be likely to suddenly become Between 2000 and 2010 unemployment remained stable.
worse
They didn't bother to stamp my passport this time.
to be impossible to forget
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We will stamp our fame on men’s minds forever.
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The film must not take place where the camera is standing.
/stænd/
phrase
/ stænd baɪ
phrase
/ stænd ɪn ðə
sʌmθɪŋ/
45
to be loyal to someone who is in a difficult situation
Always stand by your friends and family.
to try to prevent something from happening
Parents should not stand in the way of their children’s ambitions.
sʌmwʌn/
weɪ əv
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947
stand up for someone/something stand up to someone steadily ***
948
949 rise steadily B
phrase
phrase
adverb
phrase
noun
/θeft/
tireless
adjective
verb
/ taɪə(r)ləs/
/təʊ/
phrase
/ təʊ ðə
tooth ***
955
956 bare your teeth transportation *
noun
phrase
E
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You should always stand up to bullies.
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The growth rate of the Bangladeshi economy has increased steadily.
to increase slowly and gradually
Between 2000 and 2010 unemployment rose steadily.
Sustainable development is one of the biggest issues facing the the development of a country or region that does not use more natural resources than can be replaced country right now.
and so does not harm the environment
the crime of stealing
There have been a lot of thefts recently.
working very hard without stopping
Through the tireless work of the overseas volunteers, school enrolments increased by 10%.
The player toed the football down the field.
The guards rewarded prisoners who toed the line.
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61
It's important to brush your teeth at least twice a day.
/tu θ/
/ beə(r) jə(r)
ti θ/
to show your teeth in a threatening way
the activity of moving people or things from one place to another, or the system used for doing this
He bared his teeth and let out a deafening roar.
Her sentence was commuted to transportation to Australia.
the crime of helping your country’s enemies or of trying to destroy your country’s government
The military considered the soldier's actions as treason.
to make something happen
He told fellow inmates that there really was no escape, which triggered genuine fear among them.
The livelihoods of people in the world’s poorest regions are continually threatened by natural disasters such as tsunamis.
/ trænspɔː(r) teɪʃ(ə)n/
treason
F
You should stand up for the rights of all people.
laɪn/
noun
noun
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58
/ tri z(ə)n/
958
trigger **
tsunami
verb
UN
/tsu
nɑːmi/
/ ju
en/
noun
961
UNESCO
/ trɪɡə(r)/
noun
960
/ju
unfold
verb
a very large wave or series of waves caused when something such as an earthquake moves a large quantity of water in the sea
The problem will continue to increase until there is an the United Nations: an international organisation that encourages countries to work together in order international court, backed by the UN.
to solve world problems such as war, disease, and poverty
The site has been a UNESCO world heritage site since 2004.
the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation: an international organisation that provides support in education, science, and culture, especially for poorer countries
noun
962
963
/sə steɪnəb(ə)l
dɪˈveləpmənt/
to defend someone or something that is being criticised or attacked
to not allow yourself to be treated badly, especially by someone in authority
to accept rules and to obey people in authority
957
959
sʌmwʌn/
/ stedɪli/
/ raɪz stedɪli/
theft ***
toe the line D
ʌp tə
noun
952
953 toe
954
/ stænd
sustainable development
950
951
C
/ stænd ʌp fə(r)
sʌmwʌn, sʌmθɪŋ/
neskəʊ/
1 to happen, or to develop
/ʌn fəʊld/
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F
/ ju nɪsef/
unsung
965
966 vehement
adjective
adjective
villain *
noun
volcanic eruption
noun
968
WB
/ʌn sʌŋ/
/ vi əmənt/
/ vɪlən/
/vɒl kænɪk ɪˈrʌpʃ(ə)n/
noun
/ dʌb(ə)lju
969
whatever ***
bi /
conjunction
/wɒt evə(r)/
970
whenever **
conjunction
not famous, praised, or admired, although deserving Local volunteers were the unsung heroes of the flood relief.
to be
involving extremely strong feelings or beliefs
Her vehement protests broke the spell.
an evil person, or a criminal
People are very ready to speak of language users as heroes and villains.
when a volcano explodes inside and flames, rocks, The livelihoods of people in the world’s poorest regions are and lava come out of the top
continually threatened by natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions.
the World Bank: an international organisation that Reducing poverty is the primary mission of the WB.
lends money to countries that are members of the United Nations
used for saying that what happens or what is true is Always stand by your friends and family, whatever they may have not important, because it makes no difference to the done.
situation
used for saying that you do not care when something Whenever I hear that song, I think of you.
happens, because all times are equally convenient
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/wen evə(r)/
971
wherever **
conjunction
/wer evə(r)/
972
WHO
noun
/hu /
973
whoever **
conjunction
/hu
974
975
D
The class had a bake sale to raise money for UNICEF.
United Nations Children’s Fund: an international organisation that helps children in poor countries, for example by providing them with food and medicine
noun
964
967
C
wicked *
adjective
write off
phrasal verb
/ wɪkɪd/
/ raɪt
976
WTO
evə(r)/
ɒf/
noun
/ dʌb(ə)lju
977
ti
used for saying that you do not care where something happens, because all the places are equally good
the World Health Organisation: an international organisation that is part of the United Nations and helps poorer countries by giving them information and medicine
Wherever he went, he took his dog with him.
used for saying that it does not matter who is involved in something because the result or the situation will be the same
morally wrong and deliberately intending to hurt people
to decide that someone or something will not succeed and so to stop giving them your attention and energy
the World Trade Organisation: an international organisation that controls trade between countries
Whoever wins the election, it won't make any difference to me.
Her dream job is to work as a doctor with the WHO, preferably in a French‐speaking country. I knew that it was a wicked thing to do.
$1.3 billion of debt has been written off by the IMF.
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əʊ/
978 Unit 6
979
abolition noun
the official end to a law, system, practice etc
/ æbə lɪʃ(ə)n/
The Long Song is set around the time of the abolition of slavery.
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980
981
982
B
accrue
verb
/ə kru /
alchemist
noun
/ ælkəmɪst/
algebra
noun
alleviate
verb
appreciate **
verb
/ə pri ʃi eɪt/
985
artisan
noun
/ ɑː(r)tɪˈzæn/
986
astronomy *
noun
/ə strɒnəmi/
attach **
verb
bandit
noun
barter1
noun
barter
2
benefit ***
verb
/ bændɪt/
/ bɑː(r)tə(r)/
noun
/ benɪfɪt/
991
992
if something appreciates, its value increases gradually
a worker who has special skill and training, especially one who makes things
the scientific study of the stars, planets, and other objects in the universe
to send something such as a document or piece of extra information with a letter, email etc
I appreciate you helping me revise for the exam.
F
160
72
Important intellectual developments such as algebra and astronomy all originated in the East.
The doctor has prescribed some drugs to alleviate the pain.
160
Talented artisans have been inspired by gold and worked it to make objects of eternal beauty.
Important intellectual developments such as algebra and astronomy all originated in the East.
I have attached a visa application form for you to complete.
bet *
noun
bond **
a thief who attacks travellers, usually with other They face the ever present threat of bandits.
thieves
The earliest trade probably consisted of forms of barter.
1 the system of paying for goods or services with other goods or services instead of using money
to exchange goods or services for other goods or Many of these goods were bartered for others along the way.
services instead of using money
The benefits include medical insurance and a company car.
money or other help that the government gives people who need financial help, for example because they do not have a job
He passed his driving test, so I won my bet.
something that is likely to happen, or someone or something that is likely to be successful
phrase
160
66
67
160
/bet/
a safe bet 993
73
76
/ bɑː(r)tə(r)/
989
990
E
It’s a combination of the fine for going into overdraft and also the interest that accrued as a result. The author views bankers as modern alchemists.
/ə tætʃ/
987
988
/ ældʒɪbrə/
D
if money accrues or is accrued, it gradually increases in amount
someone who tried to change ordinary metals into gold, especially in the Middle Ages
a type of mathematics that uses letters and symbols in place of numbers
to make something less painful, severe, or serious
/ə li vieɪt/
983
984
C
/ə
seɪf
Madrid is a safe bet for hot weather at this time of year.
bet/
a document given to someone who invests money in The experience formed a close bond between us.
a government or company, promising to pay back the money with interest
noun
/bɒnd/
994
She refused to budge from his office until she got an answer.
budge
verb
/bʌdʒ/
995
996
not budge phrase
/ nɒt
bʌdʒ/
to refuse to change your opinion or decision about something
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997
bump *
B
verb
bump someone off a flight 998
999
phrase
captivating
adjective
chains ***
plural noun
change ***
verb
/ bʌmp
flaɪt/
sʌmwʌn ɒf ə
/ kæptɪˌveɪtɪŋ/
1005
1008
1009
1010
/ tʃeɪndʒ
collectable
noun
/kə lektəb(ə)l/
commerce **
noun
/ kɒmɜː(r)s/
commission ***
noun
68
When alloyed with other elements gold's density changes.
sʌbdʒɪkt/
an object that is valuable because people want to own it
the activity of buying and selling goods and services
She kept all her old dolls, which are now valuable collectables.
The city has always been a centre of commerce.
an extra amount of money that you earn in your job I hope he got fantastic commission?
every time you sell a product or get a new customer
/kə mɪʃ(ə)n/
commodity **
noun
/kə mɒdəti/
congenial
adjective
/kən dʒi niəl/
controlling
adjective
/kən trəʊlɪŋ/
cosmopolitan
adjective
/ kɒzmə pɒlɪt(ə)n/
cover ***
noun
/ kʌvə(r)/
deal ***
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ɡɪə(r)/
/ tʃeɪndʒ ðə
1012
1013 it’s a deal 1015
160
You could call the captivating city of Bangalore, India's best city for business.
To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains.
73
phrase
1011
1014
But you do acknowledge that it’s not my fault that I’m being bumped off this flight?
to deliberately start talking about something else to Can we change the subject, please?
avoid an argument or embarrassing situation
1006
1007
to tell someone who has bought a ticket for a plane seat that they cannot fly because the airline has sold too many tickets
very interesting or attractive in a way that takes all your attention
conditions that limit your freedom, especially unpleasant responsibilities or bad conditions that you live in
to leave one plane, train, bus etc to get on another
/tʃeɪndʒ/
change the subject 1004
F
to start using a different gear when you are driving a With business concluded, the convention changes gear and car or riding a bicycle
becomes like a huge party.
phrase
1003
E
/bʌmp/
change gear 1002
D
Be careful not to bump your head.
/tʃeɪnz/
1000
1001
C
noun
phrase
/di l/
/ɪts ə
di l/
defiant
adjective
/dɪˈfaɪənt/
depreciate
verb
/dɪˈpri ʃieɪt/
161
something that can be bought and sold, especially a As the name suggests, silk was the main commodity that was basic food product or fuel
traded on the Silk Road.
friendly and enjoying the company of others
You could call the congenial city of Bangalore, India's best city for business.
making people behave in the way that you want She couldn't wait to go to university and get away from her them to behave
controlling mother.
used about a place where people from many You could call the cosmopolitan city of Bangalore, India's best city different countries and cultures live
for business.
We can throw in some cover if you’d like, but that’s the best price an agreement by an insurance company to pay we can offer.
money in a particular situation or for a particular event, person, or thing
We think there was a deal between the CIA and the FBI.
used for saying that you agree with something
refusing to obey a person or rule
Fantastic, it’s a deal.
Mr Lally remains defiant, insisting that he will not give in.
to become less valuable than before
Fine wine will appreciate in value, while a car depreciates very quickly.
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diminish **
1016
1017 do ***
1018
will do B
verb
C
D
to become less
verb
/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
/du /
phrase
/ wɪl
used for saying that something is enough or is suitable for a particular purpose
du /
E
By the end of the 14th century, its importance had greatly diminished.
I’m afraid that’s absolutely the best we can do.
It will have to do I suppose.
F
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74
74
In those days, fuel economy was a central factor in car design.
economy ***
noun
/ɪˈkɒnəmi/
1019
the economy 1020
phrase
elixir
emancipation
1025
73
the process of giving freedom and rights to someone The history of men’s opposition to women’s emancipation is more interesting than emancipation itself.
noun
68
to make someone a slave
enslave
verb
/ɪn sleɪv/
exacerbate
verb
/ɪɡˈzæsə(r)beɪt/
exchange ***
verb
/ɪks tʃeɪndʒ/
phrase
/ɪks tʃeɪndʒ
kɒntrækts/
phrase
/ɪks tʃeɪndʒ
vju z/
verb
noun
/ɪks pɔː(r)t/
/aɪ/
phrase
/ kætʃ
exchange contracts exchange views export **
1028
1029 eye ***
1030
catch someone’s eye look someone in the eye 1031
1032
1033
1034
In their pursuit of gold, what they were also pursuing was the ‘elixir of life’.
/ɪˌmænsɪˈpeɪʃ(ə)n/
1026
1027
a liquid that people believe has magic powers, for example the ability to make you live for ever
/ɪˈlɪksə(r)/
1022
1024
Between 1982 and 1988 the economy grew at an average of about 3 per cent per year.
/ði ɪˈkɒnəmi/
noun
1021
1023
the whole of a country’s business, industry, and trade, and the money that they produce
phrase
/ lʊk
sʌmwʌnz
aɪ/
sʌmwʌn ɪn ði
facilitate *
verb
/fə sɪləteɪt/
fetters
plural noun
/ fetə(r)z/
forestry
noun
/ fɒrɪstri/
Increasing higher education costs continues to enslave young adults into a life of debt.
to make a problem become worse
More has to be done immediately to make sure the problem isn’t exacerbated any further.
to give someone something in return for something Silk was by no means the only commodity exchanged by traders.
that they give you
The buyer and seller of the house celebrated after exchanging if the people buying and selling a house exchange contracts, they each sign a contract so that the sale is contracts.
officially complete
to say something to someone and then listen to what Team meetings are an opportunity to exchange ideas.
they say
to send a product to another country so that it can So they’re re‐exporting outsourcing work to places with cheaper be sold there
labour.
In the eyes of the mouse, the cat is a lion.
to get someone’s attention by looking at them
He tried to catch the waiter’s eye.
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79
69
to look at someone when you are talking to them, especially to show that what you are saying is true
He refused to look her in the eye.
to make it possible or easier for something to happen
1 chains for a prisoner’s feet, used especially in the past
the science of caring for forests, and the trees and other plants that grow in them
Later, currency was introduced to facilitate a wider exchange of goods and services.
The moment the slave resolves that he will no longer be a slave, his fetters fall.
His passion for the outdoors led him to a career in forestry.
aɪ/
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former ***
B
1037
1038
the former pronoun
/ðə
frown upon phrasal verb
/ fraʊn ə pɒn/
further ***
adverb
gambler
noun
gaze **
verb
get back to 1046
/ɡet
get rid of phrasal verb
1051
/ɡet
bæk
rɪd
tu /
ɒv /
noun
/ dʒɪndʒə(r)/
glance ***
verb
/ɡlɑːns/
glimpse *
noun
globalisation
noun
/ɡlɪmps/
to phone, write, or speak to someone at a later time because you were busy or could not answer their question earlier
to take action that stops something annoying, unpleasant, or not wanted from affecting you
a thick light brown root with a strong flavour that is used as a spice in cooking
to look somewhere quickly and then look away
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Some of the most valuable spices, like ginger, were actually worth more than their weight in gold.
Charles glanced at his watch.
phrase
160
69
an occasion when you see someone or something for The crowd were anxious for a glimpse of the President.
a moment only
In its heyday, the Silk Road was an early example of what we the idea that the world is developing a single know today as globalisation.
economy and culture as a result of improved technology and communications and the influence of very large multinational companies
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/ɡəʊld/
a gold medal or gold jewellery is made of gold
People are investing in gold jewellery.
/ ɡəʊld(ə)n/
/ ɡəʊld(ə)n
ænɪˈvɜː(r)s(ə)ri/
a golden beach or golden hair is bright yellow in He has lovely golden hair.
colour
the day when people celebrate 50 years of marriage The couple took a well‐deserved cruise for their golden anniversary.
/ɡəʊld/
adjective
golden anniversary 73
74
Gold is popular now, but it always has been for many reasons.
noun
adjective
71
For companies, getting rid of these tasks means lower costs.
a valuable yellow metal used for making jewellery
2
golden ***
69
I’m going to have to think about it and get back to you.
/ ɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
1
gold ***
76
69
ginger
1049 gold *
1050
/ ɡæmblə(r)/
phrasal verb
1047
1048
F
76
someone who is ready to take risks in order to be In uncertain times it is gold that the hardheaded financial more successful
gamblers invest in.
to look at someone or something for a long time, for David sat gazing at the bill in disbelief, and frowning.
example because they are attractive or interesting, or because you are thinking of something else
/ɡeɪz/
1042
1045
/ fɜː(r)ðə(r)/
used for referring to the first of two people or things Of the two apartments, Villa Gemma and Villa Maria, the former that you have mentioned
is not available for the period you mention.
to not approve of someone/something
She frowned upon Godfrey, then looked to July for some explanation of his behaviour.
More has to be done immediately to make sure the problem isn’t exacerbated any further.
Further to our phone call, I can confirm that Villa Maria is fəʊn used to show that you are referring to a previous conversation/letter, etc
reserved for you from 19–26 July.
phrase
1041
1044
fɔː(r)mə(r)/
/ fɜː(r)ðə(r) tʊ aʊə(r)
kɔːl, maɪ letə(r) et
set(ə)rə/
further to our phone call/my letter etc
1043
E
The ceremony honoured all the former presidents who are still living.
/ fɔː(r)mə(r)/
1039
1040
D
pronoun
1035
1036
C
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golden girl B
phrase
/ ɡəʊld(ə)n
ɡɜː(r)l/
phrase
/ ɡəʊld(ə)n
hæn(d) ʃeɪk/
phrase
/ ɡəʊld(ə)n
əʊldi/
golden handshake 1053
1054
1055
golden oldie golden opportunity golden rule 1056
1057 golden years grimace
phrase
/ ɡəʊld(ə)n
ɒpə(r) tju nəti/
phrase
phrase
/ ɡəʊld(ə)n
/ ɡəʊld(ə)n
noun
1058
1059
1060
1061
1062
1063
1064
1065
1066
1067
1068
1069
1070
guarantee **
verb
guard **
verb
closely guarded secret phrase
ru l/
jɪə(r)z/
/ ɡrɪməs/, /ɡrɪˈmeɪs/
/ ɡærən ti /
noun
/ ɡʌn paʊdə(r)/
hefty
adjective
/ hefti/
heyday
noun
/ heɪdeɪ/
hospitable
adjective
/hɒˈspɪtəb(ə)l/
imitation *
noun
impel
verb
import **
verb
income ***
noun
inflation ***
noun
D
E
a successful woman that a lot of people like and She’s the company’s golden girl at the moment.
admire
a large amount of money given to a senior manager The senior manager of the company got a golden handshake in a company when they leave their job
when he left his job.
something such as a song or film that is old but still popular
a very good chance to do or achieve something
F
72
They danced the night away to a selection of golden oldies.
This job could be the golden opportunity you have been looking for.
an important basic principle that you should always The golden rule to doing well in an exam is to get a good night's obey when doing a particular activity
sleep the night before.
very happy or successful years
They were the golden years of jazz.
to make an ugly expression by twisting your face, for July was silent – her mouth fixed with a grimace of a child in the thrill of a game.
example because you are in pain or do not like something
to promise that something will happen
If you can get it down to 45, then I can guarantee we’d do at least four stores for you.
if you guard information, you do not tell it to anyone The palace entrance is guarded round the clock.
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/ɡɑː(r)d/
/ kləʊsli ɡɑː(r)dɪd
si krət/
gunpowder
infrastructure *
1071
C
/ ɪmɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
/ɪm pel/
/ɪm pɔː(r)t/
/ ɪnkʌm/
/ɪn fleɪʃ(ə)n/
noun
a piece of information that has not been told to anyone
a substance that is used for causing explosions or for making fireworks
a hefty amount of money is a large and impressive amount
the period of time when a person, idea, or object is most successful or popular
generous towards visitors and guests
something that is a copy of something else, usually not as good as the original thing
if someone impels you to do something, they force you to do it
to buy a product from another country and bring it to your country
money that someone gets from working or from investing money
an economic process in which prices increase so that money becomes less valuable
the set of systems within a place or organisation that affect how well it operates, for example the telephone and transport systems in a country
/ ɪnfrə strʌktʃə(r)/
The silk‐making process was a closely guarded secret for centuries.
Many important scientific and technological innovations such as gunpowder originated in the East.
Surely those few hours shouldn’t have incurred such a hefty fine?
160
160
74
In its heyday, the Silk Road was an early example of what we know today as globalisation.
Kenyans are generally known for being hospitable and being nice to people.
It is important to distinguish real gold from imitations.
160
161
72
The pressure of the pain impelled her to kneel in front of him.
69
What items or commodities does your country import?
66
Which are the main sources of income in your city or area?
70
Your pension is protected against inflation.
Infrastructure in these areas has not been able to keep pace with growth.
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interchange
B
noun
1072
intractable
latter‐day
linen *
look after adjective
verb
noun
/ lætə(r)
/li v/
look away
phrasal verb
look back on phrasal verb
existing now as a modern example of someone or something from the past
to not do something
light cloth made from a plant called flax
Investment bankers were latter‐day alchemists, making fantastical promises.
I'll leave it, thanks.
The Chinese imported such commodities as wool and linen.
to take care of someone or something and make certain that they have everything they need
It's hard work looking after three children all day.
F
160
look forward to phrasal verb
look into phrasal verb
look on
phrasal verb
deɪ/
160
ɑːftə(r)/
to turn your head away from someone or something She looked away, feeling suddenly shy and embarrassed.
fɔː(r)wə(r)d tu /
/ lʊk
ɪntu /
1082
/ lʊk
ɒn/
1083
/ lʊk ɒn sʌmwʌn,
sʌmθɪŋ æz/
look out for phrase
look round
phrasal verb
look up
phrasal verb
/ lʊk
aʊt fɔː(r)/
/ lʊk
raʊnd/
/ lʊk
1086
look up to
1087
1088 lucrative
major ***
phrasal verb
adjective
adjective
Most people look back on their school days with fondness.
to feel happy and excited about something that is going to happen
He had worked hard and was looking forward to his retirement.
1 to look inside something I wrote a letter of complaint, and the airline have promised to look into the matter.
to watch an activity or event without taking part in it Phil looked on in disbelief as Maggie got up on the table and started to dance.
to think of someone or something in a particular way We're not related but I look on him as a brother.
1 to look carefully at people or things around you in We were told to look out for a blue van.
order to try to find a particular person or thing
phrasal verb
1084
to think about a time or event in the past
bæk ɒn/
/ lʊk
look on someone/something as ... 73
74
/ lʊk ə weɪ/
/ lʊk
1080
1089
The new prime minister promised to tackle the intractable problem of prison over‐crowding.
/ lɪnɪn/
/ lʊk
1079
1085
very difficult or impossible to deal with
/ ɪntə(r) tʃeɪndʒ/
phrasal verb
1077
1081
E
There was so much cultural interchange that it is now often difficult to identify the origins of numerous traditions.
/ɪn træktəb(ə)l/
1074
1075 leave ***
1078
D
an exchange of things such as ideas or information
adjective
1073
1076
C
1 to turn your head
Do you want to look round the school?
1 to raise your head or eyes
I didn't know what 'loquacious' meant and had to look it up in a dictionary.
to admire and respect someone
He's a role model for other players to look up to.
bringing a lot of money
a major problem is a serious one
There was a lucrative trade in spices from east to west.
Major domestic firms such as Infosys and Wipro established headquarters in the city.
ʌp/
/ lʊk ʌp tu /
/ lu krətɪv/
/ meɪdʒə(r)/
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/ meɪk
malleable
adjective
/ mæliəb(ə)l/
/ mænjʊˈfæktʃə(r)/
verb
manufacturing *
noun
melting pot
noun
merchant *
mining *
noun
missionary
noun
Caravanserai were used not only by traders and merchants, but also by city dwellers.
/ maɪnɪŋ/
noun
Mining is one of the country's main industries.
Caravanserai were used by missionaries.
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The price of gold is rising, both mocking and relieving the gloom and turmoil of a worldwide recession.
73
Yasmin Alibhai‐Brown writes on issues relating to race, immigration and multiculturalism.
/ mʌlti kʌltʃərə lɪz(ə)m/
NAFTA
nomad
noun
73
North American Free Trade Agreement
/ næftə(r)/
someone who belongs to a group of people who move from place to place in order to find food and water for their animals or themselves
noun
NAFTA was established to promote trade between member countries.
Caravanserai were used not only by traders and merchants, but also by nomads.
/ nəʊmæd/
1102
offer ***
is that your final offer? noun
phrase
160
73
the process of getting coal or metal from under the ground
someone who has been sent to a place by a religious organisation to teach the people there about a particular religion to make someone or something look stupid by laughing at them, copying them, or saying something that is not kind
the belief and practice of giving equal importance to each of the different cultures in a society
/mɒk/
multiculturalism
73
160
66
verb
1100
69
used for emphasising the importance or influence of What this mere metal represents is meanings far beyond high something, although it seems like only a small thing price tags.
/ mɪʃ(ə)n(ə)ri/
mock *
F
160
a person or business that buys and sells goods, especially one that trades with other countries
/mɪə(r)/
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pɒt/
adjective
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to see, hear, or understand someone or something She could just make out a figure standing next to the fridge.
with difficulty
a malleable metal or substance is easy to press into Gold is soft and malleable.
different shapes
to make goods in large quantities in a factory
Silk was manufactured in China.
the business of making goods in large quantities in a It gives companies the chance to focus on their core business, factory
such as manufacturing.
a situation in which there are many different types of The caravanserai became a rich melting pot of ideas.
people, ideas, religions etc existing together
/ mɜː(r)tʃ(ə)nt/
mere **
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noun
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1103
aʊt/
/ meltɪŋ
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1101
D
phrasal verb
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1097
C
make out
1091
1092 manufacture **
1093
B
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We've accepted an offer of £250,000.
/ ɒfə(r)/
/ɪz ðæt jɔː(r)
ɒfə(r)/
oppressed
adjective
/ə prest/
oppressor
noun
/ə presə(r)/
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used in bargaining to try for the last time to get a better deal
suffering from unfair and cruel treatment by a more powerful person or government
a powerful leader or government that treats people in an unfair or cruel way
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I can take 20% off the asking price.' 'Is that your final offer?'
Governments need armies to protect them against their enslaved and oppressed subjects. Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor.
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outsourcing
B
pace **
1114
1115
1116
1117
keep pace (with) phrase
peɪs wɪð/
verb
perfume *
noun
/ pɜː(r)fju m/
pilgrim
noun
/ pɪlɡrɪm/
plague
noun
/pleɪɡ/
porcelain
noun
/ pɔː(r)s(ə)lɪn/
pose **
pose a problem verb
/pəʊz/
phrase
/ pəʊz ə
to develop or progress at the same rate as something Infrastructure in these areas has not been able to keep pace with else
growth.
to look very carefully, especially because something is difficult to see
She was peering through the window.
a liquid with a pleasant smell that you put on your skin
someone who travels to a holy place that is important in their religion
any serious disease that spreads quickly to a lot of people and usually ends in death
a hard shiny white substance used for making expensive dishes, cups, decorations etc
to create a difficult situation
precision engineering
noun
/prɪˌsɪʒ(ə)n
pressing
adjective
/ presɪŋ/
/praɪzd/
profit ***
adjective
prɒbləm/
endʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/
noun
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engineering which requires very accurate measurements and detailed design
if a problem is pressing it is very important and urgent
considered to be very important or valuable
money that you make by selling something or from your business, especially the money that remains after you have paid all your business costs
Perfumes, precious stones and metals, and foodstuffs were exchanged in both directions.
Caravanserai were used not only by traders and merchants, but also by pilgrims.
They faced the ever present threat of bandits, not to mention wars and plagues.
Europeans were eager to import teas and porcelain from China.
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We are being told that the accident poses no threat to the environment.
The fact that child poverty still poses a huge problem in some European countries is a scandal.
You can call Bangalore, with its precision engineering, India’s best city for business.
The safety of the hostages is a matter of pressing concern.
Silk was highly prized and in great demand in the west.
Profits rose 31% to £144 million.
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/ prɒfɪt/
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push ***
push it 1122
1123 push up the cost rancid
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/ ki p
/pɪə(r)/
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1119 prized
1121
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The pace of technological change increased steadily during the 20th century.
noun
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1113
F
/peɪs/
peer **
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E
How has increased demand ultimately affected India’s outsourcing business?
/ aʊt sɔː(r)sɪŋ/
1108
1111
D
an arrangement in which work is done by people from outside your company, usually by a company that is expert in that type of work
noun
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1109
C
The strong sunshine had pushed temperatures into the nineties.
verb
/pʊʃ/
phrase
phrase
/ pʊʃ
/ pʊʃ
ɪt/
ʌp ðə
adjective
kɒst/
to take a big risk by doing something that is likely to cause you trouble
to cause an increase in the cost of something
rancid food contains fats or oils that are no longer fresh and have an unpleasant taste and smell
/ rænsɪd/
Ok, 45 is pushing it, but I need at least five to make that viable.
This has kept pushing up the cost of salaries.
In the west, people had to keep meat for a long time until it turned rancid.
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1127
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adjective
/ rændəm/
recognition ***
noun
/ rekəɡˈnɪʃ(ə)n/
recompense
noun
/ rekəmpens/
return ***
noun
/rɪˈtɜː(r)n/
risky *
adjective
/ rɪski/
root ***
noun
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be at the root of something phrase
salubrious
adjective
service industry
noun
sewage
phrasal verb
sigh **
verb
1136
1137 sight ***
1138
catch sight of someone/something silk **
noun
phrase
/ru t/
/ bi ət ðə
sʌmθɪŋ/
ru t əv
It would be risky to invest all your money in the project.
to be the main cause of something
It’s at the root of the nation’s troubles.
a salubrious place is one that is pleasant and comfortable to live in
an industry that provides services instead of producing goods, for example banks, hospitals, and hotels
waste substances, especially waste from people’s bodies, removed from houses and other buildings by a system of large underground pipes called sewers
You could call the salubrious city of Bangalore, India's best city for business.
She has a lengthy and successful career in the service industry.
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/sə lu briəs/
/ ʃu t
ɪndəstri/
ʌp/
/saɪ/
/saɪt/
/ kætʃ saɪt əv
sʌmθɪŋ/
noun
slave **
noun
/sleɪv/
1140
slavery
1141
1142 smog
noun
noun
/ sleɪvəri/
/smɒɡ/
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Maybe it will be a disaster: slums, sewage, shopping malls.
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if a price shoots up, it increases quickly by a large amount
to breathe out slowly making a long soft sound, especially because you are disappointed, tired, annoyed, or relaxed
The world market price of gold is shooting up faster and more than most other commodities.
After the missus threatened to punish him, Godfrey sighed and walked past her into the hall.
He could never resist the sight of gold.
James caught sight of her standing in the doorway.
sʌmwʌn, to see someone or something for a moment or not completely
thin smooth cloth made from the fibres produced by Silk was ideal for overland travel as it was light, easy to carry and an insect called a silkworm
took up little space.
/sɪlk/
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/ su ɪdʒ/
shoot up
F
The review describes it as an unusual film with an ingenious idea at its root.
noun
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1135
E
payment that you give to someone who has suffered The airline offered recompense to the passengers in the form of injury or loss because of you
seat upgrades or vouchers.
a profit on money that you have invested
We were able to get a return of 10% on our investment.
involving the possibility of danger, harm, or failure
/ sɜː(r)vɪs
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D
chosen or happening without any particular method, It was just a really random sort of experience. pattern, or purpose
agreement that something is true or important
I think what is vital is recognition that it’s a problem.
random **
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1131
C
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someone who belongs by law to another person as their property and has to obey them and work for them
1 the system of owning people as slaves
The moment the slave resolves that he will no longer be a slave, his fetters fall.
polluted air that is a mixture of smoke and fog
The entire city is masked in smoke and smog.
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Freedom and slavery are mental states .
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social security *
B
noun
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solve ***
verb
/sɒlv/
spice *
noun
/spaɪs/
stock ***
noun
submissive
adjective
supply and demand
noun
/səb mɪsɪv/
/sə plaɪ ən dɪˈmɑːnd/
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1149
swap *
verb
phrase
/ swɒp
switch ***
verb
/swɪtʃ/
tackle **
verb
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1153 take ***
verb
/ tæk(ə)l/
/teɪk/
phrase
/aɪl
tariff ***
noun
/ tærɪf/
timid
adjective
/ tɪmɪd/
tolerable
adjective
/ tɒl(ə)rəb(ə)l/
toxic *
adjective
/ tɒksɪk/
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1155
1156
1157
1158
I’ll take it 1
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trade ***
2
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if you solve a problem, you find a solution to something that is causing difficulties
a substance made from plants and added to food to give it a particular flavour
one of the equal parts into which the value of a company is divided
But it’s difficult to see how it can be solved or even tackled in some way.
Spices were very useful for disguising the flavour of rancid meat.
F
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Their stocks of ammunition were running dangerously low.
trade ***
noun
verb
teɪk
willing to do what other people tell you to do His mother was a meek and submissive woman.
without arguing
the relationship between how much of a particular The value of art is dependent on supply and demand.
product is available and how much of it people want, and especially the way that this affects the level of prices
1 to give something in exchange for something else
1 to move to the place where someone else is sitting or standing, so that they can move to where you were sitting or standing
/swɒp/
swap places (with) 1151
E
The new prime minister promises to expand access to social security for the disabled.
/stɒk/
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1147
D
1 the system by which the government regularly pays money to people who do not have a job, or who are too ill or old to work
/ səʊʃ(ə)l sɪˈkjʊərəti/
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1144
C
Do you want to swap seats?
I'd never want to swap places with the Royal Family!
pleɪsɪz wɪð/
ɪt/
to change from one thing to another, or to make You want to persuade a retailer to switch their custom to you.
something do this
But it’s difficult to see how it can be solved or even tackled in to make an organised and determined attempt to deal with a problem, often a social problem such as some way.
crime or unemployment
Everything but one thing can be taken from a man.
used when bargaining to say that you will buy Great price ‐ I'll take it.
something
a tax that a government charges on goods that enter Tariffs are usually imposed on imports.
or leave their country
shy and nervous
She gave me a timid smile.
used to describe something you can tolerate, such as weather that is not too hot
poisonous and harmful to people, animals, or the environment
the activities of buying and selling goods or services /treɪd/
to buy or sell goods or services /treɪd/
Pleasant winters and tolerable summers make it a popular place of residence.
Gold contains small quantities of toxic material.
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Think of two or three commonly traded items or commodities.
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trade bloc
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1162 tricky
1163
turmoil
upgrade *
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noun
adjective
noun
noun
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urban dweller
1165
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hold its/their value 1167
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1169
victim ***
noun
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1172
1173
1174
/ʌp ɡreɪd/
/ həʊld ɪts, ðeə(r)
/ vaɪəb(ə)l/
noun
/ vɪktɪm/
noun
/weɪ/
phrase
/ weɪ
noun
/wɪns/
noun
/ ækəleɪd/
acknowledge **
verb
/ək nɒlɪdʒ/
advisable
adjective
attentiveness
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1182 be ***
/əd vaɪzəb(ə)l/
/ə ɡri /
phrase
/ɪt ɪz
ðæt/
if I were you ... noun
if something holds its value, it is worth the same vælju / amount of money over a long period
capable of producing a profit
əʊn
if you are a victim of your own success, the things you have achieved create new problems
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verb
phrase
/ ɪf aɪ
wɜː(r)
I’m afraid that wouldn’t be viable for me.
The police withheld the names of the victims until their families could be notified.
India has become a victim of its own success.
ju /
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an expression of praise and admiration
This accolade belongs to the clam.
to accept or admit that something exists, is true, or is He never acknowledges his mistakes.
real
if something is advisable, it is a good idea to do it, It is advisable to keep your belongings with you at all times.
especially in order to avoid problems
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to have the same opinion as someone else
used to introduce an accepted point
Do you agree with the advice given?
It is generally agreed that we should eat less fat and more vegetables.
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the act of listening to or watching something carefully
This attentiveness and quietness can lead to the deeper and transformational quality of the process.
Just to sit and ‘be’ is not that easy.
If I were you, I’d see a doctor.
dʒen(ə)rəli ə ɡri d
/ə tentɪvnəs/
/bi /, /bi/
Caravanserai were used not only by traders and merchants, but also by urban dwellers.
Its value depends on how much people believe in it.
Stocks aren't going to hold their value.
to choose to officially ignore a rule, right, or claim or I do have to charge the interest, but I could actually waive the not to charge a fee
penalty fee.
To be free is to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.
a method of solving a problem, or of avoiding a There have been some attempts to find a way round these issues.
difficult situation
a sudden expression on your face that shows you are His grip was so tight that the missus’s face contorted into a wince.
embarrassed or feel pain
raʊnd/
verb
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/ vɪktɪm əv jɔː(r)
sək ses/
way ***
F
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someone who lives in a city or large town
phrase
adjective
/weɪv/
wince
E
Trade blocs may regulate international trade by means of quotas and restrictions.
Finding the answer proved to be a little bit tricky.
The price of gold is rising, relieving the gloom and turmoil of a worldwide recession.
What I can do is I can offer you an upgrade on the 5.30 flight.
the fact of being given a plane seat or hotel room that is better than the one that you have paid for
verb
way round D
a group of countries with a special agreement about trading with each other
difficult to do or deal with
a state of excitement or uncontrolled activity / tɜː(r)mɔɪl/
waive
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1179 agree ***
1183
blɒk/
/ ɜː(r)bən
/ vælju /
phrase
1175 Unit 7
1176 accolade
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/ treɪd
/ trɪki/
noun
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used when giving someone advice about what they should do
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beat ***
B
/bi t/
biochemical
adjective
adjective
brain ***
noun
/breɪn/
phrase
/ ræk jə(r)
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bring up
bring someone up to do something broken‐hearted
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1192 bud *
phrasal verb
phrase
adjective
noun
/ brɪŋ
/brɪŋ
du
phrase
catchy
1194
1195 chug along
claim ***
1196
1197 clam
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adjective
phrasal verb
verb
noun
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ʌp/
/ nɪp
to teach a child to behave in a particular way or to have particular beliefs
extremely sad
/kleɪm/
/klæm/
/klɒk/
cold‐hearted
adjective
/ kəʊld
commonly **
adverb
/ kɒmənli/
condition
verb
Juliet, broken‐hearted at Romeo’s death, also took her own life.
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hɑː(r)tɪd/
The rose buds will soon blossom into beautiful flowers.
Learning how to recognise when a low mood is starting means we can ‘nip it in the bud’ much earlier than before.
bʌd/
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if a tune or phrase is catchy it attracts your attention and is easy to remember
to move slowly making low sounds
to say that something is true, even though there is no definite proof
a small shellfish that can be eaten
to measure or record the speed at which a person or vehicle is travelling
with no sympathy for other people
That song is so catchy.
The whale chugs along for the best part of a century.
Some people claim that the secret to staying young is to work less and have more fun.
At rest, a clam’s heart beats just twice per minute.
The heart of the Etruscan shrew has been clocked at a record‐
breaking high of 1,511 beats per minute.
All the neighbours thought him to be a cold‐hearted man who never even smiled.
usually or frequently
It is also commonly suggested that special diets or preventive medicine are the key to staying healthy.
if someone is conditioned by their experiences or by We are conditioned by the media to believe that our country’s another person, they are influenced by them so that way of life is the best.
they think or behave in a particular way
/kən dɪʃ(ə)n/
consent **
couch potato
noun
noun
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Our parents brought us up to believe in our own abilities.
hɑː(r)tɪd/
/ kætʃi/
/ tʃʌɡ ə lɒŋ/
verb
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sʌmθɪŋ ɪn ðə
clock ***
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1202
breɪnz/
to stop a bad situation from becoming worse by taking action at an early stage of its development
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the organ inside your head that allows you to think What are the best ways to help a baby’s brain develop?
and feel, and controls your body
to try very hard to remember something or to solve a I’ve been racking my brains for a good present for Stephanie.
problem
to look after a child until he or she becomes an adult What advice do you think she will give on how to bring up babies?
sʌmwʌn ʌp tə
sʌmθɪŋ/
/ brəʊkən
/bʌd/
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Due to their underlying biochemical and biophysical processes, our bodies all wear out at roughly the same rate.
/ baɪəʊˈfɪzɪk(ə)l/
rack your brains F
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relating to biological processes using the laws of physics
biophysical
1186
1189
E
/ baɪəʊˈkemɪk(ə)l/
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1188
D
if someone’s heart beats, it makes the same sound Life on this planet beats out a tune.
and movements again and again as it pumps blood around their body
relating to the chemical substances and processes in Due to their underlying biochemical and biophysical processes, living things
our bodies all wear out at roughly the same rate.
verb
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1187
C
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permission to do something
/kən sent/
/ kaʊtʃ pə teɪtəʊ/
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someone who spends a lot of time sitting at home watching television
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The metabolism of couch potatoes slows down little by little.
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daydream
B
verb
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1205 deteriorate *
verb
determine **
verb
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disperse *
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1208 distracted
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1210
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1212
1213
1214
1215
1216
1217
verb
adjective
/ deɪˌdri m/
/dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt/
to spread, or to make things spread, in different directions over a wide area
not able to concentrate on something
a feeling that you have when you are very unhappy, worried, or upset
sad and feeling that things will not get better
/dɪˈspɜː(r)s/
/dɪˈstræktɪd/
noun
/dɪˈstres/
downhearted
adjective
/ daʊn hɑː(r)tɪd/
downward *
adjective
/ daʊnwə(r)d/
elusive
adjective
/ɪˈlu sɪv/
emulate
verb
/ emjʊleɪt/
energise
verb
/ enə(r) dʒaɪz/
escalation
noun
/ eskə leɪʃ(ə)n/
evidence ***
noun
/ evɪd(ə)ns/
feign
verb
/feɪn/
flit
E
to move quickly from one place to another without stopping long
Their bone density had gradually deteriorated.
What determines our behaviour more – our genetic make‐up or the environment around us?
Soldiers fired tear gas to disperse the crowds.
Juliet feigned death in order to avoid an arranged marriage with a relative.
The monkey mind is the internal chaos that keeps us flitting back and forwards, obsessing about the minutiae of life.
/flɪt/
food chain
/ fu d
verb
furious **
adjective
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the natural process in which one living thing is eaten Shrews are low in the food chain.
by another, which is then eaten by another, etc
noun
formulate *
F
When I get distracted, I sometimes daydream.
When I get distracted I sometimes daydream.
The baby depends on an attentive care‐giver to help him deal with his distress.
The home team fans all looked downhearted as their team lost for the fifth time in a row.
going towards a lower place or level
The mode of mind dominated by critical thinking is likely to provoke and accelerate downward mood spirals.
an elusive person or animal is difficult or impossible Learning to tame what the Buddhists call our ‘monkey mind’can to find or catch
be frustrating and elusive.
to try to be like someone or something else, usually This is not a record that one should aim to emulate.
because you admire them
to make someone feel full of energy or enthusiasm The stress response is about triggering off a response to stress that energises and focuses an individual.
an increase, especially at a fast rate that causes Mindfulness helps to halt the escalation of negative thoughts.
problems
facts or physical signs that might prove something
There is some evidence that the economy is improving.
to pretend to have a particular feeling
verb
1219
tʃeɪn/
/ fɔː(r)mjʊleɪt/
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to develop a plan, system, or proposal carefully, thinking about all of its details
Attachment theory is a widely‐accepted theory of human development, initially formulated by John Bowlby.
Judge Roberts' comments provoked a furious public response.
used about situations in which a lot of different things happen very fast, one after the other
Living fast and furious is clearly the strategy of choice to ensure that you leave your mark.
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/ fjʊəriəs/
1221
fast and furious 1222
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to spend time thinking about something pleasant, especially when you should be doing something more serious
to become worse
to control what something will be
/dɪˈtɜː(r)mɪn/
distress **
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1220
C
phrase
/ fɑːst ən
fjʊəriəs/
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gene **
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1224 in the genes generally ***
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noun
phrase
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1229
1230
1231
genetic make‐up
noun
/dʒə netɪk
genetically
adverb
/dʒə netɪkli/
/ hɑːf
halt *
verb
/hɔːlt/
hamper
verb
/ hæmpə(r)/
hand ***
noun
/hænd/
phrase
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1242
It must be in the genes.
Government analysts generally believe that the recession is over.
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heart ***
noun
/hɑː(r)t/
noun
noun
What determines our behaviour more – our genetic make‐up or the environment around us?
Criminal behaviour is culturally, rather than genetically determined.
The celebrations were rather half‐hearted.
adjective
/aɪˈkɒnɪk/
idea ***
noun
/aɪˈdɪə/
noun
if you halt something, or if it halts, it does not Mindfulness helps to halt the escalation of negative thoughts.
continue or develop any further
to prevent something from happening or progressing It has a very toxic effect on the pre‐frontal cortex, and so it normally
actually hampers growth of the pathways there.
It is nor hand, nor foot, nor arm, nor face, nor any other part belonging to a man.
used for giving two different opinions about On the one hand, expansion would be good, but on the other hand it would be sad to lose the family atmosphere.
ɒn something
the organ in your chest that makes blood flow around your body
the movement or sound of your heart as it makes blood flow round your body
the speed at which the heart beats
very famous and well known, and believed to represent a particular idea
a thought that you have about how to do something or how to deal with something
a quality that makes you feel as though something is happening now and that you are involved in it
innate
adjective
intuition
noun
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A whale’s heart is ten million times the size of that of a shrew.
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You have a quota of around one billion heartbeats.
How is a person’s heart rate calculated?
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is one of the most iconic love stories of all time.
Compare your ideas with a partner.
/ɪn herɪt/
/ ɪˈneɪt/
/ ɪntju ɪʃ(ə)n/
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Their minds are focused on the immediacy of the situation.
/ɪˈmi diəsi/
verb
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hɑː(r)tɪd/
/ hɑː(r)t bi t/
/ hɑː(r)t reɪt/
iconic
inherit **
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not able to feel sympathy or other positive emotions She's not quite as hard‐hearted as they say.
/ hɑː(r)d
immediacy
1241
/ ɒn ðə wʌn hænd,
ði ʌðə(r) hænd/
adjective
1239
1240
F
hɑː(r)tɪd/
hard‐hearted
heartbeat
the individual genes that combine to form the qualities of a living thing
relating to genes
done with no real interest or enthusiasm
adjective
1235
1236 heart rate
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meɪk ʌp/
half‐hearted
on the one hand ... on the other hand 1234
dʒi nz/
E
Genes don’t determine our lives in any automatic sense.
/ dʒen(ə)rəli/
1232
1233
/dʒi n/
/ ɪn ðə
D
a pattern of chemicals within a cell that carries information about the qualities passed to a living thing from its parents
passed through the genes
by most people, or in most instances
adverb
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1226
C
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to be born with the same appearance or character as one of your parents
an innate quality or ability is one that you have always had
an ability to know or understand something through your feelings, rather than by considering facts or evidence
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My sister seems to have an innate ability to get on with other people.
Mindfulness is a mental faculty, like intuition or musical ability.
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laid‐back
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/ kaɪnd
adjective
/ leɪd
/ leθə(r)dʒi/
lifespan **
noun
/ laɪf spæn/
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phrase
/ lʌv ət
meditation
noun
/ medɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
metabolism
noun
milestone
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mind ***
fɜː(r)st
saɪt/
noun
/ maɪl stəʊn/
noun
/maɪnd/
phrase
/ɡreɪt
phrase
/ sʌmwʌnz maɪnd ɪz,
ɡəʊz blæŋk/
phrase
/bi
phrase
phrase
/bi aʊt əv jə(r) maɪnd
wɪθ wʌri, dʒeləsi,
bɔː(r)dəm, et set(ə)rə/
/ tʃeɪndʒ jə(r) maɪnd/
phrase
/ kʌm tə
someone’s mind is/goes blank 1257
be out of your mind to be out of your mind with worry, jea
1259
1260 change your mind 1261
1262
But love is blind, and lovers cannot see.
when you love someone from the first time you see The two teenagers fell in love at first sight. them
quiet thought that helps you to relax or that is Beginners to meditation will notice their mind regularly intended as a spiritual or religious exercise
wandering.
all the chemical processes by which cells produce the The metabolism of couch potatoes slows down little by little.
energy and substances necessary for life
come to mind cross someone’s mind phrase
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Learning to cope with loss is another important developmental milestone.
How easy do you find it to sit in silence and completely empty your mind?
We almost always come up with the same solution because great minds think alike.
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aʊt əv jə(r)
/krɒs
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an event or achievement that marks an important stage in a process
the part of you that thinks, knows, remembers, and feels things
used for saying that you are both very clever when you and another person have the same idea
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to not resemble someone or something in any way
If you look in the unabridged Oxford English Dictionary , you’ll find over 2,000 words which have their first recorded use in Shakespeare.
I look nothing like my sister.
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/mə tæbə lɪz(ə)m/
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1254
The program takes a light‐hearted look at the week's events.
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hɑː(r)tɪd/
phrase
noun
love at first sight The record for lethargy , however, goes to an altogether different class of organism.
Their lifespans also differ dramatically.
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/lʊk/
/lʊk nʌθɪŋ laɪk
sʌmwʌn, sʌmθɪŋ/
/lʌv/
look nothing like someone/something the feeling of lacking energy and not wanting to do anything
the length of time that a person or animal lives or is expected to live
1 funny and not intended to be serious
verb
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1249
1250 love ***
He was a kind‐hearted teacher who will surely be missed.
There may have been some laid‐back shrews out there once.
adjective
/ laɪt
look ***
E
kind and generous
calm and relaxed
bæk/
noun
light‐hearted
D
hɑː(r)tɪd/
lethargy
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1251
C
adjective
to be crazy or confused
You must be out of your mind to want to see him again.
to be extremely worried, jealous, bored, etc
I’ve been out of my mind with worry.
to change a decision or an opinion
if something comes to mind, suddenly you remember it or start to think about it
if something crosses your mind, it occurs to you
But that was yesterday – I’ve changed my mind!
I’m afraid nothing comes to mind, though.
maɪnd/
maɪnd/
sʌmwʌnz
used for saying that someone is/becomes unable to When he asked me for my number, my mind went completely remember or think anything
blank.
maɪnd/
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It never crossed my mind that it might rain.
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B
get someone/something out of your m
phrase
have someone/something in mind 1264
phrase
have it in mind to do something 1265
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phrase
set your mind to something slip your mind take your mind off something 2 1269
mind ***
phrase
phrase
phrase
verb
mind your own business 1270
1271
phrase
mind your head 1272 nature ***
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phrase
noun
nurture
noun
personality ***
noun
predation
noun
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predator **
noun
predisposition
noun
prerogative
noun
preventive medicine
noun
/hæv ɪt ɪn maɪnd tə
sʌmθɪŋ/
/set jə(r) maɪnd tə
sʌmθɪŋ/
profligate
adjective
F
What kind of house did you have in mind?
to intend or want to do something
We had it in mind to take legal proceedings against them.
to be determined to have or achieve something
You can do it if you set your mind to it.
if something slips your mind, you forget to do it
Sorry, your birthday completely slipped my mind.
du
/ slɪp jə(r) maɪnd/
/teɪk jə(r) maɪnd ɒf
sʌmθɪŋ/
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to make you stop thinking or worrying about A good night out will help you take your mind off exams.
something
to feel annoyed, upset, or unhappy about something Mind how you use your quota of heartbeats.
/maɪnd/
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a rude way of telling someone not to ask questions He should mind his own business.
about something that you do not want them to know / maɪnd jɔː(r) əʊn bɪznəs/ about
used to tell someone to be careful not to hit their Mind your head in the rooms with the low ceilings.
head
/ maɪnd jə(r) hed/
the basic character of a person or an animal
Personality differences are down to nature, not nurture.
/ neɪtʃə(r)/
the care and attention given to something or Personality differences are down to nature, not nurture.
someone in order to help them to develop
/ nɜː(r)tʃə(r)/
He has a very outgoing personality and makes friends very easily.
the part of a person that makes them behave in a particular way in social situations, for example in a friendly or unfriendly way, or in a confident or shy way
/ pɜː(r)sə næləti/
the relationship between two groups of animals in which one species hunts, kills, and eats the other
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Living fast and furious ensures shrews leave their mark, before succumbing to the pressures of predation.
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an animal that kills and eats other animals
/ predətə(r)/
/prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/
/prɪˌventɪv
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/hæv sʌmwʌn,
maɪnd/
E
It’s driving me mad – I just can’t get it out of my mind.
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to know the type of person or thing that you want sʌmθɪŋ ɪn for a particular purpose
/ pri dɪspə zɪʃ(ə)n/
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1278
D
to stop thinking about someone or something
/prɪˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/
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1276
C
/ɡet sʌmwʌn, sʌmθɪŋ
aʊt əv jə(r) maɪnd/
/ prɒflɪɡət/
med(ə)s(ə)n/
Hunters stealthily stalk their quarry while on guard for predators that might be stalking them.
the fact that someone is likely to think or behave in a We have all sorts of genetic predispositions which may or may not get realised in actual life.
particular way, or likely to develop a particular medical condition
a right that a particular person or group has
Use them fast, or use them slow; that is the prerogative of each genus or species.
It is also commonly suggested that special diets or preventive medical examinations, treatments, advice etc medicine are the key to staying healthy.
intended to prevent illness or discover it before it becomes serious
wasting money or other things
The shrew is dead within a year, having been profligate with its lifetime ration of heartbeats.
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pulse **
noun
/pʌls/
quota **
noun
/ kwəʊtə/
regret **
verb
/rɪˈɡret/
retain **
verb
/rɪˈteɪn/
ruminate
verb
/ ru mɪneɪt/
run ***
verb
/rʌn/
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phrase
scales ***
tip the scales at ... /skeɪlz/
phrase
/ tɪp ðə
sedentary
adjective
service ***
noun
shrew
noun
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noun
/ su ðɪŋ/
spitting image
noun
/ spɪtɪŋ
stalk verb
/stɔːk/
stealthily
adverb
/ stelθɪli/
stress ***
noun
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He weighed himself on the bathroom scales.
The blue whale tips the scales at an alarming 100,000 kilograms.
a sedentary lifestyle involves a lot of sitting and not much exercise
an occasion when a vehicle or machine is examined to check that it works correctly and to make repairs
The sedentary lifestyle of most people nowadays is a major cause of ill health.
The car’s in for a service and I’m not entirely sure I’d be able to get back in time.
a small animal that looks like a mouse with a pointed nose
sleep
making you feel more calm and more relaxed and less nervous, worried, or upset
someone who looks exactly like another person
A shrew has a quota of around one billion heartbeats.
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phrase
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ɪmɪdʒ/
Mindfulness is an inner force that lifts you from slumber.
The emotion systems are the stress response, or soothing response, and the pre‐frontal area of the brain.
People say I’m the spitting image of my brother.
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to hunt a person or animal by following them Hunters stealthily stalk their quarry while on guard for predators without being seen
that might be stalking them.
quietly and secretly so that no‐one sees or hears you Hunters stealthily stalk their quarry while on guard for predators that might be stalking them.
a worried or nervous feeling that stops you relaxing, A large number of illnesses are related to stress.
caused, for example, by pressure at work or financial or personal problems
First they said no, but eventually they succumbed.
/stres/
succumb
F
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a piece of equipment used for weighing people or things
to weigh a particular amount
skeɪlz æt/
/ʃru /
/ slʌmbə(r)/
adjective
succumb to someone/something 1300
fæm(ə)li/
/ sed(ə)nt(ə)ri/
soothing
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1299
E
/ sɜː(r)vɪs/
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1293 slumber
1295
/ rʌn ɪn ðə
plural noun
1291
1294
D
the regular movement of blood as the heart pumps it Can you locate your pulse?
round the body
an amount of something that someone is officially You have a quota of around one billion heartbeats.
allowed to have or do
to feel sorry or sad about something that you have I regret to tell you that she has fallen significantly behind her said or done
peers in her coursework.
to keep someone or something
Were he not called Romeo, he would retain that dear perfection which he owes without that title.
to think about something very carefully
We end up over‐thinking, brooding, ruminating, living in our heads.
You'll have to run if you want to catch the bus.
if something such as a quality or disease runs in Red hair runs in the family.
someone’s family, a lot of people in the family have it
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/sə kʌm/
/sə kʌm tə
sʌmθɪŋ/
sʌmwʌn,
Shrews try to leave their mark before succumbing to the to lose your ability to fight against someone or something, and to allow them to control or persuade pressures of predation.
you
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suggest ***
verb
surely ***
adverb
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1303 swear **
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B
take after temperament
verb
phrasal verb
tempo
tenet
noun
to make a promise to do something
to look or behave like an older relative
Swear that you love me, and I’ll stop being a Capulet.
I take after my father – neither of us is any good at sports.
trigger off
phrasal verb
/ trɪɡə(r)
/tru /
ɒf/
adjective
phrase
/ðæt meɪ
wel bi
unrequited
adjective
/ ʌnrɪˈkwaɪtɪd/
upbringing *
noun
/ ʌp brɪŋɪŋ/
wander **
verb
adjective
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weigh in at ... whale **
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the speed at which something happens
The tempo of life varies both within the life of an individual and amongst individuals across the animal kingdom.
a principle, or a belief
Its main tenet is that, in order to develop emotionally, a baby needs a ‘secure base’.
Never tickle the nose of a sleeping bear.
to move your fingers gently on someone’s skin in order to give them a pleasant feeling or to make them laugh
the state of existing, happening, or staying somewhere for a short period of time only
to make something happen
tru /
/ wɒndə(r)/
/ wɔː(r)m hɑː(r)tɪd/
phrasal verb
/ wɔːrɪŋ/
/ weɪ ɪn/
phrase
/ weɪ ɪn
noun
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/ tenɪt/
/ trænziəns/
warring
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noun
that may well be true ... F
someone’s temperament is their basic character, for Do you think a baby’s temperament is due mainly to nature or to example their tendency to be happy, angry etc
nurture?
transience
adjective
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ɑːftə(r)/
verb
1315
1316 warm‐hearted
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/ teɪk
/ tɪk(ə)l/
1310
1311 true ***
1314
/ ʃɔː(r)li/, / ʃʊə(r)li/
/sweə(r)/
/ tempəʊ/
tickle
1313
/sə dʒest/
noun
1308
1312
E
It is suggested that special diets or preventive medicine are the key to staying healthy.
used for showing that you believe something is very Surely you realised we were in when you saw the lights on?
likely
/ temprəmənt/
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1309
D
to say that something is likely to exist or to be true
noun
1305
1307
C
/weɪl/
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You must allow for the transience of each thought, like bubbles, forming in a pot of water.
Different environments and circumstances trigger off a genetic expression of a particular gene.
Complete the sentences so that they are true for you. That may well be true, but there are still shortages of teachers.
used for agreeing with someone and then introducing a conflicting point
if your love for someone is unrequited, they do not He is suffering from unrequited love.
love you even though you love them
the way that parents look after their children and I put it down to her strict upbringing.
teach them to behave
As soon as I try to work my mind starts wandering.
if your mind or thoughts wander, you stop concentrating and start thinking about other things, especially because you are bored or worried
friendly, kind, and generous
arguing or fighting with each other
to weigh a particular amount
æt/
a very large sea animal that breathes air through a hole on the top of its head
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Her family is just as warm‐hearted as she is.
It tells the tale of two teenagers from warring families who fell in love.
Boxers weigh in a few hours before their match.
Weighing in at 2 grams, the Etruscan pygmy shrew is one of the lightest among mammals.
The blue whale tips the scales at an alarming 100,000 kilograms.
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wholehearted
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adjective
D
E
wholehearted support, agreement, effort etc is enthusiastic and complete
We would like to express our wholehearted support for the campaign.
1 by a lot of people, or in a lot of places
William Shakespeare was widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.
F
/ həʊl hɑː(r)tɪd/
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1322
C
widely ***
adverb
/ waɪdli/
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abstract **
adjective
/ æbstrækt/
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accentuate
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1326 acclaim
verb
noun
/æk sentʃueɪt/
/ə kleɪm/
phrase
/tʊ
to critical acclaim 1327
acutely
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1329 ado
without further ado 1330
1331 airy
albeit *
adverb
noun
phrase
adjective
conjunction
1332
allege **
anchor *
verb
/ æŋkə(r)/
anthropologist
noun
/ ænθrə pɒlədʒɪst/
/ə plɔːd/
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verb
arbitrary *
adjective
/ ɑː(r)bɪtrəri/
average ***
noun
/ æv(ə)rɪdʒ/
phrase
/ ɒn
on average 1339
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awe‐inspiring
adjective
without any delay
They took down the abstract wall hangings in the courtrooms.
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Its proximity to the Parliament House accentuates the architectural aspects of The Beehive that many disliked.
It gained instant critical acclaim on its opening in 1977.
The building opened to critical acclaim.
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So without further ado, I’ll hand over to Grant.
So without further ado, I’ll hand over to Grant.
with a lot of fresh air and space
It was so, so airy and spartan, apart from the artworks.
used for introducing a comment that slightly changes Pattern is believed to be everywhere, albeit hidden from plain or reduces the effect of what you said before it
view.
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to say that something is true or that someone has done something wrong or illegal, even though this has not been proved
to fix something firmly somewhere
It is alleged that the opposition party belongs to a terrorist organisation.
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He could imagine her life, a proper life anchored solid to the ground.
someone who studies human societies, customs, and The professor had talked about joining a group of young beliefs
anthropologists to conduct research in Nepal.
to praise a decision, action, idea etc
Some applauded the futuristic design of the NCPA.
not based on any particular plan, or not done for any It is reassuring for it promises a world that is meaningful rather particular reason
than arbitrary.
the amount, level, standard etc that is typical of a Incomes here are nowhere near the national average.
group of people or things
used for talking about what is usually true, although It is a consequence of the fact that on average you are usually in it may not be true in every individual situation
the slow queue!
æv(ə)rɪdʒ/
/ ɔː ɪn spaɪərɪŋ/
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I’d probably feel acutely embarrassed.
/ɔːl bi ɪt/
/ə ledʒ/
1335
1336 applaud
1337
/ə kju tli/
/ə du /
/wɪð aʊt fɜː(r)ðə(r)
ə du /
/ eəri/
verb
1333
1334
krɪtɪk(ə)l ə kleɪm/
1 abstract ideas exist as thoughts in the mind, and are not related to physical objects or real events and actions
to emphasise something, or to make it more noticeable
public praise for someone or something
publicly praised by critics (= people whose job is to write or broadcast their opinions about things such as books, films, or plays)
used for emphasising that a feeling, often an unpleasant one, is very strong
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making you feel great respect and admiration, and sometimes fear
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bang *
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bear with me beauty ***
beauty is in the eye of the beholder bias *
/bæŋ/
/ beə(r)
wɪð/
phrase
/ beə(r)
wɪð mi/
noun
phrase
1349
1350
chance ***
any chance of ...? by any chance verb
/bʌmp/
noun
/tʃɑːns/
phrase
/ eni
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1353
1354
(the) chances are a fifty‐fifty/an even chance stand a (good) chance of ... 2
1355
1356
phrase
/baɪ
phrase
/ɒn ði
phrase
phrase
verb
chance
adjective
change of direction
noun
classic **
adjective
eni
tʃɑːns/
ɒf
tʃɑːns/
1359
/ðə tʃɑːnsɪz ɑː(r)/
/ə fɪfti fɪfti, ən i v(ə)n
tʃɑːns/
/ stænd ə ɡʊd tʃɑːns
əv/
clean ***
adjective
closeness
noun
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used for saying that different people have different opinions about what is beautiful
an attitude that you have that makes you treat someone in a way that is unfair or different from the way you treat other people
to accidentally hit part of your body against something, making it hurt
the possibility that something will happen
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and what may be horrendous to one is a symbol of style to another.
This type of self‐selection is a type of bias.
Harley and Douglas bump into each other at the beginning of the novel.
The chance of a coin flip coming up heads or tails is invariably fifty‐
fifty.
used for asking someone to give you something or do Any chance of some help?
something for you
used when you are asking questions to find out Could you lend me ten euros by any chance? whether something is true
if you do something on the off chance, you do it even You could phone, on the off‐chance.
though you think it is unlikely to succeed
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used for saying that something is likely to happen but The chances are that you’ll be wrong.
is not certain
a situation in which the chances of something You have a fifty‐fifty chance.
happening or not happening are equal
to be (very) likely to achieve something
You stand a good chance of winning.
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not planned or expected
/tʃɑːns/
/ tʃeɪndʒ əv dɪˈrekʃ(ə)n,
daɪˈrekʃ(ə)n/
/ klæsɪk/
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tʃɑːns əv/
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/ bju ti/
/ bju ti ɪz ɪn ði
bɪˈhəʊldə(r)/
/ baɪəs/
bump *
E
If you’ll bear with me, I'll try to explain.
used as a polite way of asking someone to be patient If you’ll bear with me, I'll try to explain.
while you do or finish something
the quality of being beautiful or very good to look at He was impressed by her beauty and charm.
noun
1
1348
D
to knock a part of your body against something when She banged into the table and hurt her knee.
you are moving, especially because you are not looking where you are going
phrasal verb
1346
1347
C
verb
1341
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/kli n/
The extract describes a chance encounter between Douglas and Harley a few moments later.
a situation in which someone starts doing something He was looking for a complete change of direction.
completely new or different
a classic style of clothes, furniture, architecture etc is She was displaying classic symptoms of shock.
beautiful in a very simple way and will always be fashionable
clean shapes, lines, or movements are smooth, The High Court in Chandigarh attracted praise for its clean regular, or tidy
sculptural lines.
how near something is to another thing, especially in Given the closeness of the school, you should be able to walk distance or time
there.
/ kləʊsnəs/
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coherent *
adjective
coincidence *
noun
collide *
comprehend
verb
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to understand something
How could you possibly comprehend the difficulties of my situation?
relating to ideas and principles
This section provides a conceptual framework for the tasks.
adjective
/kən septʃuəl/
conclude ***
verb
/kən klu d/
consequence ***
noun
/ kɒnsɪkwəns/
conspiracy theorist
noun
/kən spɪrəsi
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conspiracy theory
noun
conspirator
noun
/kən spɪrəsi
to end or to end something, especially by someone saying or doing something
a result or effect of something
He concludes by stressing that website design is a complex process.
It is a consequence of the fact that on average you are usually in the slow queue!
someone who believes that a group of people In the conspiracy theorist’s world, there is no chance and secretly worked together to cause a particular event coincidence.
θɪərɪst/
θɪəri/
/kən spɪrətə(r)/
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convincing **
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the idea that a group of people secretly worked together to cause a particular event
someone who secretly makes a plan with another person or group to do something bad or illegal, especially in politics
something that is convincing makes you believe that it is true or persuades you to do something
Conspiracy theories were frequently discussed at the end of the second millennium.
Appearances are deceptive because conspirators wish to deceive.
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He will demand convincing evidence before he adopts a new theory
/kən vɪnsɪŋ/
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cover up
phrasal verb
/ kʌvə(r)
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crack **
verb
/kræk/
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crush **
verb
/krʌʃ/
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At its most extreme the result is a ‘fantasy [world] … far more coherent than the real world’.
We are impressed by coincidences without pausing to recall all non‐coincidences we never bothered to keep a note of.
if people or things collide, they crash into each other When they collided, he staggered backwards and nearly fell.
verb
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/ kɒmprɪˈhend/
conceptual
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in which all the different parts fit together in a sensible or pleasing way
a situation in which separate things happen by chance at the same time or in the same way
/kəʊˈhɪərənt/
/kəʊˈɪnsɪd(ə)ns/
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/ klʌmzi/
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a clumsy person moves in a way that is not careful or She apologised for being so clumsy after knocking over the vase.
graceful, and breaks things or knocks against them
adjective
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deceptive
adjective
/dɪˈseptɪv/
ʌp/
The discovery was subsequently covered up.
to hide the truth about something by not telling what you know or by preventing other people from telling what they know
to damage something so that a line or long narrow If I accidentally knocked over a vase in a shop and it cracked, I hole appears on its surface, but it does not break into definitely wouldn’t pay for it.
pieces
to hit or press something so hard that you damage it Were I to sit on someone’s hat by mistake, and crush it, I’d severely or destroy it, especially by making its shape probably feel acutely embarrassed.
flatter
something that is deceptive seems very different Appearances are deceptive because conspirators wish to deceive.
from the way it really is
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design ***
noun
distinguishing
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noun
dreary
adjective
elaborate verb
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expand on/upon something
phrasal verb
adjective
verb
phrase
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/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
/dəʊˈmeɪn neɪm/
/ drɪəri/
/ɪˈlæb(ə)rət ɒn
a distinguishing feature, mark etc makes someone or Its distinguishing feature is that all of its piping, elevators, and so something clearly different from other similar people on, are on the exterior.
or things
an address on the internet
A domain name is the name given to your website.
making you feel bored or unhappy
We decided to stay in and watch a film because of the dreary weather.
The police refused to elaborate on the circumstances of the arrest.
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sʌmθɪŋ/
/ɪn ɡeɪdʒ ɪn/
/ɪn rɪtʃɪŋ/
/ɪk spænd/
/ɪk spænd ɒn, ə pɒn
sʌmθɪŋ/
far‐reaching
adjective
/ fɑː(r)
fervent
adjective
/ fɜː(r)v(ə)nt/
flail
verb
/fleɪl/
flatten
verb
/ flæt(ə)n/
flip
verb
ri tʃɪŋ/
The conspiracy theorist must engage in a constant process of to take part in a particular activity, especially one that involves competing with other people or talking mapping hidden connections.
to them
making something better or more enjoyable
It proved to be an enriching experience.
Could you possibly expand on that?
to talk or write more about something, adding more I refuse to expand any further on my earlier statement.
details or information
affecting a lot of people or things in an important This type of self‐selection is a type of bias that can have far‐
way
reaching consequences in science.
very enthusiastic and sincere, especially about Many people hate it, but it also has its share of fervent admirers.
something you believe in or support
to move your arms and legs about in an uncontrolled He flailed out to steady himself, hitting her on the shoulder.
way
1 if something flattens, or if you flatten it, Were I to sit on someone’s hat by mistake, and flatten it, I’d it becomes flat or flatter
probably feel acutely embarrassed.
2 to destroy something completely
if you flip a coin you throw it into the air, making it If you flip a coin five times and get heads each time, do you stand turn over quickly, in order to decide about an issue a higher chance of getting tails than before?
/flɪp/
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forward‐thinking
/ fɔː(r)wə(r)d
foundations
plural noun
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a forward‐thinking person or company is inventive, making progress and development a priority
adjective
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If I were to reverse into a car while I was parking, and dent the bonnet, I might leave a note.
the way that something is made so that it works in a The building proved decidedly less popular, both in terms of certain way or has a certain appearance
design and functionality.
/dent/
F
to give more details or information about something The police refused to elaborate on the circumstances of the arrest.
phrase
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That visit proved to be a decisive turning point in my life.
/ɪˈlæb(ə)rət/
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/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
adjective
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making the final result of a situation completely certain
to push or knock a surface inwards
/dɪˈzaɪn/
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The building, with its brightly coloured steel tubes, is forward‐
thinking.
θɪŋkɪŋ/
/faʊn deɪʃ(ə)nz/
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the part of a structure of a building that is below the The foundations move when there’s an earthquake.
ground and supports the rest of it
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functionality
noun
/ fʌŋkʃə nælɪti/
futuristic
adjective
/ fju tʃə rɪstɪk/
gossip
verb
/ ɡɒsɪp/
greet **
verb
/ɡri t/
grotesque
handout
adjective
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to talk about other people or about things that are not important
to react to an action or news in a particular way
/ɡrəʊˈtesk/
a piece of paper with information on it that is given to everyone in a group, especially a class of students
noun
/ hɑː(r)məni/
hear of
phrasal verb
/ hɪə(r)
phrase
/həv
have heard of something hence ***
adverb
heritage museum
noun
hideous
adjective
The new design of the building was greeted with outrage.
The Pompidou Cultural Centre has been called grotesque, monstrous or just plain ugly.
There's a handout going round, I hope I’ve made enough.
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sʌmθɪŋ/
/hens/
zi əm/
The NCPA was felt by many to be out of harmony with the Forbidden City's imperial architecture.
I was shocked to hear of his death.
to know about the existence of someone or something
used for introducing something that is a result of the fact that has just been stated
a museum that features the art, traditions, and beliefs that a society considers important to its history and culture
very ugly or frightening in appearance
Have you heard of these theories?
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Hence the conspiracy theorist must engage in a constant process of mapping hidden connections.
Harley Savage accepts an invitation to set up a heritage museum in Karakarook.
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The corpse had a hideous grin on its face.
/ hɪdiəs/
With the benefit of hindsight, it's easy to say it was the wrong decision.
noun
/ haɪn(d) saɪt/
with hindsight phrase
/ wɪθ
horrendous
adjective
/hɒˈrendəs/
hysteria
noun
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impressive **
haɪn(d) saɪt/
given the opportunity to judge or understand past events using knowledge that you have gained since then
extremely bad or shocking
a state of uncontrolled excitement or extreme fear
With hindsight, say the scientists, it's clear that the experiment was doomed to fail.
What may be horrendous to one is a symbol of style and modernism to another.
The man had a look of hysteria around the corners of his mouth.
/hɪˈstɪəriə/
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inform ***
verb
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if something is impressive, you admire it, for example One of the New Zealand government buildings is the impressive because it is very good, large, or shows great skill
building known as ‘The Beehive’.
adjective
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I don't want people gossiping about me.
the attractive effect that is created when objects, colours etc combine together well
ɒv/
/ herɪtɪdʒ mju
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extremely ugly and strange
harmony **
hindsight
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/ hændaʊt/
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practicality; the quality of achieving the purpose for The building proved decidedly less popular, both in terms of which something was designed
design and functionality.
so modern that it seems to belong to the future
Some applauded the futuristic design of the NCPA.
noun
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/ɪn fɔː(r)m/
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to influence something such as an opinion, attitude, John D Barrow examines how maths informs everyday situations.
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innovative *
adjective
/ ɪnəveɪtɪv/, / ɪnəvətɪv/
inside out *
adverb
/ ɪn saɪd
intention ***
the best (of) intentions keeping
/ɪn tenʃ(ə)n/
phrase
/ðə
noun
in keeping/out of keeping with someth
phrase
new, original, and advanced
E
with the inside part facing out
The new office building is one of the most well‐designed, innovative buildings in the area.
The industrial look is sort of that kind of inside out unique style.
a plan in your mind to do something
What is your intention?
aʊt/
noun
best əv ɪn tenʃ(ə)nz/
/ ki pɪŋ/
/ ɪn ki pɪŋ, aʊt əv
ki pɪŋ wɪθ sʌmθɪŋ/
life‐enhancing
adjective
/ laɪf ɪn hɑːnsɪŋ/
likeness
noun
/ laɪknəs/
look back
phrasal verb
/ lʊk
F
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plans to do something good, which often do not turn Even with top architects and the best of intentions, it’s still out as well as expected
possible to get a building’s design horribly wrong.
Many felt that the NCPA was out of keeping with the Forbidden City's imperial architecture.
in the same manner or style/not in the same manner Many felt that the NCPA was out of keeping with the Forbidden or style as something else
City's imperial architecture.
something which is life‐enhancing makes someone’s It proved to be a life‐enhancing experience.
life better or more enjoyable
the quality of being similar to someone or something I don't think she bears a likeness to her father.
else
to think about a time or event in the past
Look back at the places you talked about briefly in the Warm up.
bæk/
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minimise *
verb
/ mɪnɪmaɪz/
modern *
adjective
/ mɒdə(r)n/
modernism
noun
/ mɒdə(r) nɪz(ə)m/
monstrous
adjective
/ mɒnstrəs/
national treasure
noun
/ næʃ(ə)nəl
nickname verb
/ nɪk neɪm/
odds **
plural noun
treʒər/
to make something seem much less important than it We must minimise the damage to innocent civilians.
really is
using new styles that are very different from the This building looks very modern, almost futuristic.
styles of the past
a style of art, literature etc that developed in the What may be horrendous to one is a symbol of style and early part of the 20th century
modernism to another.
very large and often ugly or frightening
The Pompidou Cultural Centre has been called grotesque, monstrous or just plain ugly.
a building, artefact, area etc that is important to a What building in your country would you describe as a national country’s history or culture
treasure?
to give someone/something an informal name
Nicknamed ‘the egg’, the NCPA divided opinion even before its opening concert in 2007.
the chances of something happening
The odds of getting hit by a falling satellite are very small.
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/ɒdz/
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opinion ***
opinion is divided noun
/ə pɪnjən/
phrase
/ə pɪnjən ɪz dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
outrage *
noun
/ aʊt reɪdʒ/
over the top
adjective
/ əʊvə(r) ðə
parasol
noun
/ pærəsɒl/
the attitude you have towards something, especially Do you agree with the opinions of the speakers?
your thoughts about how good it is
used to say that some people like something or Opinion was divided over the new wing of the museum.
approve of it, but other people do not
a strong feeling of anger and shock at something that The centre is in one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Paris, which you feel is wrong or unfair
added to many local residents’ outrage.
more than what is considered normal or suitable
It strikes me as being rather over the top.
tɒp/
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a type of umbrella designed to provide protection from the sun
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pattern ***
noun
/ pætə(r)n/
pedestrian *
noun
/pə destriən/
piping
noun
/ paɪpɪŋ/
plausible
adjective
/ plɔːzəb(ə)l/
probability **
noun
/ prɒbə bɪləti/
profusely
adverb
prove ***
verb
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provide ***
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phrase
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likely to be true
Its distinguishing feature is that all of its piping, elevators, and so on, are on the exterior.
A bomb was the only plausible explanation for the crash.
a measure of how likely something is to happen
The probability of rain on the next similar day will be 80/100.
if you apologise profusely, you tell someone that you are sorry many times
if something proves to have a particular quality, things happen that show it has that quality
If I happened to trip and spill coffee over someone, I’d apologise profusely.
The building proved decidedly less popular with the high court judges.
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Our office can provide information on the local area.
/prə vaɪd/
/prə vaɪdɪd ðæt,
prə vaɪdɪŋ ðæt/
only if a particular thing happens or is done
Providing that we stay in this queue, we might be OK.
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to cause a reaction, especially an angry one
verb
/prə vəʊk/
proximity
noun
/prɒk sɪməti/
put ***
verb
/pʊt/
The following four buildings all provoked strong reactions when they were first built.
how near something is to another thing, especially in Part of its problem was its proximity to the neighbouring distance or time
Edwardian neo‐classical Parliament House.
to say or write something in a particular way
Put them into three groups: neutral, positive and negative.
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radical **
adjective
/ rædɪk(ə)l/
randomness
noun
/ rændəmnəs/
recap
verb
/ ri
recover ***
verb
noun
/rɪˈkʌvə(r)/
/rɪˈɡret/
phrase
/hæv
reverse **
verb
/rɪˈvɜː(r)s/
rip **
verb
/rɪp/
rocket science
noun
/ rɒkɪt
have no regrets F
Because the conspiracists’ world has no room for accident, pattern is believed to be everywhere.
The area is open to cyclists and pedestrians.
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provoke **
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a series of actions or events that together show how things normally happen or are done
someone who is walking, especially in a town or city, instead of driving or riding
a system of long tubes, especially in a building
/pru v/
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kæp/, / ri
nəʊ rɪˈɡrets/
saɪəns/
kæp/
a radical change or way of doing something is new This invitation marked a radical change in direction that would and very different from the usual way
continue for years to come.
absence of any particular method, pattern, or A conspiracist worldview implies a universe governed by design purpose
rather than by randomness.
to describe what has already been done or decided, We'll just recap briefly on what we did.
without repeating the details
to get something again that you lost or that someone In 1947, a UFO was recovered at Roswell air base, New Mexico by stole from you
the American army.
What regrets, if any, do you have, and why?
to have no feelings of sadness about something that I have no regrets about getting married at a young age.
you have said or done
to go backwards in a vehicle, or to make a vehicle do If I were to reverse into a car while I was parking, and dent the this
bonnet, I might leave a note.
to make a hole in something using force
Jodie ripped the letter open.
a difficult activity that you need to be intelligent to do or understand
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salt **
the salt of the earth sceptical *
sceptical about scrape *
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phrase
adjective
/ɪts nɒt rɒkɪt
/ ru mə(r)d/
noun
/sɔːlt/
phrase
/ðə
adjective
/ skeptɪk(ə)l/
phrase
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/ skeptɪk(ə)l ə baʊt/
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used to show that you do not think an activity is difficult at all
reported but not definitely true
I hope I’ve demonstrated that designing a website is not rocket science.
The head of state is rumoured to be dead.
Add a pinch of salt.
an ordinary person who is respected because they are honest and good
Douglas stood with the curtain in his hand, watching her, a salt of the earth type.
Although critics were sceptical at first, the film proved to be very popular.
How trusting or sceptical are you about the results of scientific data in articles or on websites?
You'll have to scrape the walls before you paint them.
having doubts about something that other people think is true or right
to injure a part of your body or damage something by rubbing it against a rough surface
F
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1 to damage a surface by marking it with something sharp or rough
obvious, and therefore not needing any explanation
scratch *
verb
/skrætʃ/
self‐evident
adjective
/ self
shadowy
adjective
/ ʃædəʊi/
shatter *
verb
/ ʃætə(r)/
sleepy *
adjective
/ sli pi/
slip ***
verb
/slɪp/
smash **
verb
/smæʃ/
spark *
verb
evɪd(ə)nt/
If I were to reverse into a car while I was parking, and scratch the bonnet, I might leave a note.
The term conspiracy has often been left undefined, as though its meaning were self‐evident.
mysterious and secret, or not understood
The American president, John F Kennedy was assassinated by a shadowy organisation.
to break something suddenly into a lot of small If I accidentally knocked over a vase in a shop and it shattered , I pieces
definitely wouldn’t pay for it.
a sleepy place is very quiet and does not have much Harley Savage sets up a heritage museum in Karakarook, a sleepy activity
town in the Australian outback.
if you slip, your feet slide accidentally and you lose If I happened to slip and spill coffee over someone, I’d apologise your balance or fall over
profusely.
to break something noisily into many pieces by If I accidentally knocked over a vase in a shop and smashed it , I dropping or hitting it with a lot of force
definitely wouldn’t pay for it.
to make something happen, especially something The cost of the building – like many other major architectural involving violence or angry feelings
projects – also sparked debate.
/spɑː(r)k/
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verb
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squash
verb
stone ***
noun
be a stone’s throw (away) from somet
strike ***
strike someone as something stumble *
phrase
verb
phrase
verb
/skwɒʃ/
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to damage something by pressing or crushing it and Were I to sit on someone’s hat by mistake, and squash it, I’d making it lose its normal shape
probably feel acutely embarrassed.
Children threw stones at him.
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/bi ə stəʊnz θrəʊ
ə weɪ frəm sʌmθɪŋ/
to be very close to something
The titanium and glass dome set in an artificial lake is just a stone’s throw from the ancient Forbidden City.
It was then that the thought struck her.
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/straɪk/
/ straɪk sʌmwʌn əz
sʌmθɪŋ/
/ stʌmb(ə)l/
to make someone have a particular opinion or It strikes me as being completely ridiculous.
feeling
to fall or almost fall while you are walking or running If I happened to stumble and spill coffee over someone, I’d apologise profusely.
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suppose ***
suppose/supposing (that) ... B
verb
phrase
/sə pəʊz, sə pəʊzɪŋ
ðæt/
/tred/
trip **
verb
/trɪp/
turn to
phrasal verb
/ tɜː(r)n
turning point
noun
ventilation
E
1 used for introducing a possible situation Supposing that we get in that queue, will it be quicker?
or action and the results of it
2 used for suggesting something
Tutilo kept his eyes on the cobbles, treading carefully.
to walk or step on something
tu /
/ tɜː(r)nɪŋ pɔɪnt/
/ju ni k/
If I happened to trip and spill coffee over someone, I’d apologise profusely.
to start doing something new or different from what Let's turn now to the features of a good website.
you were doing before
a time when an important change takes place in a That visit proved to be a decisive turning point in my life.
situation, especially one that makes it better
not the same as anything or anyone else
the movement of fresh air around a room or building, or a system that allows this to happen
I thought that they were all quite unique.
There wasn’t ventilation or artificial lighting.
a loss of balance, or a feeling that things around you are spinning, often because you are in a very high place
a path that has been built for people to walk along, especially one that is above ground level and connects two buildings
to make something happen by wishing for it very strongly
a part of a building that sticks out from the main part, especially one with a particular purpose
He notices smoke coming from the room and, overcoming his vertigo, he climbs in to rescue the quilt.
/ ventɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
vertigo
noun
/ vɜː(r)tɪɡəʊ/
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walkway
noun
will **
verb
/ wɔːk weɪ/
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wing ***
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to hit your foot on something and fall down
noun
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/sə pəʊz/
verb
adjective
D
I suppose she must be delighted about getting the job.
tread *
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/wɪl/
verb
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Anything that happens occurs because it has been willed.
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I'll have to wing it if I can't find my notes.
/wɪŋ/
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noun
accordingly *
adverb
/ə kɔː(r)dɪŋli/
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activate *
verb
/ æktɪveɪt/
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alienate
verb
/ eɪliəneɪt/
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assembly line
noun
The bee’s body, especially the abdomen, wags vigorously from side to side during the straight‐line course of the dance.
/ æbdəmən/
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the back part of the three parts into which an insect’s body is divided
abdomen
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as a result of something
/ə sembli
laɪn/
No formal complaint was made; accordingly, the police took no action.
to make a piece of equipment or a process start Ants find their way to food and back to their nests by storing and working
activating memory images.
to make someone dislike you, or not want to help or Their campaign has alienated the public.
support you
a system for making products in a factory in which At the beginning of the last century, the tractor and the assembly each worker or machine is responsible for adding or line revolutionised the American economy.
checking a particular part
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assertive
automobile
1500
adjective
noun mainly A
/ bæk ənd
bad form
noun / bæd
bee **
noun
bounce along
noun
/ kɑː(r)
1510
1511
pu l
chaos **
noun
/ keɪɒs/
childcare
noun
verb
/ tʃaɪld keə(r)/
/kɔɪl/
phrase
/kɔɪl ə raʊnd
1505
1506 coil
1509
fɔː(r)m/
/ baʊns ə lɒŋ/
car pool scheme
1508
fɔː(r)θ/
phrasal verb
1503
coil around something
collide *
verb
/kə laɪd/
colony **
noun
/ kɒləni/
commute
noun
/kə mju t/
conceive **
verb
/kən si v/
congestion
noun
congestion charge 1513
consequently **
noun
/kən dʒestʃ(ə)n
adverb
/ kɒnsɪkwəntli/
F
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Before the dust kicked up by the bicycles had even settled, the whole order was toppled again by the automobile.
ski m/
He's broken his back, but he's still alive.
moving first in one direction and then in the opposite Switching back and forth from one activity to another is direction many times
uncomfortable.
behaviour that people do not like because it breaks a It’s very bad form to leave the office before the boss does.
social rule
A flying insect that has black and yellow bands and The bees poured out, rushing up all of a sudden in spirals of chaos can sting you. Bees make honey, and bees that are and noise.
not wild live in hives. The sound a bee makes is written as buzz.
August bent over the hive, inspecting the frames, the half moon if a person, object or vehicle bounces along or is shape of her helmet bouncing along.
bounced along, they move up and down as if they are on springs
a system where a group of car owners agree to travel She doesn't drive every day because she takes part in her together to work, college etc so that only one car is company's car pool scheme.
used each time
a situation in which everything is confused and in a The bees poured out, rushing up all of a sudden in spirals of chaos mess
and noise.
the job of looking after children, especially while There is virtually no childcare provision for working mothers.
their parents are working
A column of smoke was coiling slowly up into the air.
to move in a curve tightly around something
My breath came faster and something coiled around my chest.
sʌmθɪŋ/
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if people or things collide, they crash into each other A bee flew straight at my forehead, collided with the net and bumped against my skin.
a group of animals or birds of the same type that live When a bee returns to the colony with nectar or pollen, she in the same area
performs a dance on the surface of the honeycomb.
the journey to and from work every day
Lee makes a two‐hour commute into Seoul to start work at 8.30am.
to think of something such as a new idea, plan, or In the West, time is typically conceived of as linear, moving design
forward relentlessly.
a situation in which a place is crowded with people Congestion in Lhasa is just as bad as that in Caracas.
or vehicles, so that it is difficult to move around
/kən dʒestʃ(ə)n/
1512
1514
E
You need to be a bit more assertive, you know.
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/bi /
1502
1507
/ə sɜː(r)tɪv/
phrase
back and forth D
behaving in a confident way in which you are quick to express your opinions and feelings
a car
/ ɔːtəmə bi l/
/bæk/
1501
1504
C
noun 1497
1498 back ***
1499
B
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a payment that drivers make each day for the right to drive into a city centre, introduced as a way of tʃɑː(r)dʒ/ reducing traffic
as a result
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Consequently, cyclists’ chance of injury, especially on poorly‐lit streets, is greatly increased.
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consider **
1515
1516 considerably **
1517
1518
1519
1520
B
verb
adverb
verb
/ kɒnstɪˌtju t/
constrict
verb
/kən strɪkt/
contrivance
noun
/kən traɪv(ə)ns/
creep *
verb
/kri p/
crucial ***
adjective
cyclical
adjective
debut
verb
desirable **
adjective
1527
1528
/ sɪklɪk(ə)l/
used for saying that you would like something to happen
a developing country is poor and does not have many industries
/dɪˈzaɪrəb(ə)l/
diplomacy
noun
/dɪˈpləʊməsi/
discover ***
verb
/dɪˈskʌvə(r)/
distracting
adjective
/dɪˈstræktɪŋ/
distribute **
verb
/dɪˈveləpɪŋ
drudgery
noun
dust **
noun
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In traditional agricultural societies, time is often experienced as cyclical, or spiral.
When the first electric car debuted in mid‐nineteenth‐century England, the speed limit was hastily set at 4 miles per hour.
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Do you think a four‐hour day is feasible, or desirable?
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A considerable number of short‐hours workers in developing and transition countries may be underemployed.
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the ability to deal with people in a sensitive way that Well, that all sounds very good, multitasking and diplomacy and does not upset or offend them
tact.
to find out something that you did not know before The two men decided to discover the truth for themselves.
Switching back and forth from one activity to another is wasteful and distracting.
to give something such as food, clothes, or money to After the dance she often distributes food to the bees following her.
a group of people, especially so that each person gets an equal share
boring and unpleasant work that you have to do
The computer has opened glorious opportunities for a further reduction of our drudgery.
very small pieces of dirt that cover surfaces inside Before the dust kicked up by the bicycles had even settled, the buildings like a powder
whole order was toppled again by the automobile.
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preventing you from concentrating on something
/ drʌdʒəri/
/dʌst/
let the dust settle / let ðə
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to allow a situation to become calm or normal again Let's just let the dust settle before we decide what to do. after something exciting or unusual has happened
phrase
F
It is crucial that this should be done.
kʌntri/
/dɪˈstrɪbju t/
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1532
E
If you thought you worked long hours, consider 39‐year‐old Lee from South Korea.
Cars are considerably faster than they used to be.
In essence, the dances constitute a language that ‘tells’ other workers where the food source is.
I think it was constricting me, holding me back from what I could really achieve.
A newfangled contrivance came along that upset the fragile balance of traffic: the bicycle.
I crept downstairs when everyone was asleep.
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noun
1529
1530
a complicated machine or piece of equipment designed for a particular purpose
if something such as fire, the sun, or fog creeps somewhere, it moves slowly
something that is crucial is extremely important because it has a major effect on the result of something
cyclical events happen again and again in the same order or at the same times
to perform or be performed in public for the first time
/ kru ʃ(ə)l/
developing country
1525
1526
to have a particular opinion about someone or something
a lot
if something constitutes something else, it is considered to be that thing
to limit what someone is able or allowed to do
/ deɪbju /
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1524
D
/kən sɪdə(r)/
/kən sɪd(ə)rəbli/
constitute **
1521
1522
C
dʌst
set(ə)l/
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D
to make a sound
emit
verb
/ɪˈmɪt/
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1534
1535
1536
1537
employment ***
casual employment end ***
make ends meet 1540
1541
essence **
in essence eye ***
/ɪm plɔɪmənt/
phrase
/ kæʒuəl ɪm plɔɪmənt/
noun
/end/
phrase
/ meɪk endz mi t/
phrase
/θrəʊ sʌmwʌn
di p end/
noun
/ es(ə)ns/
phrase
/ ɪn
noun
/aɪ/
1544
1545
by far..., far and away ... fatality
/ hæv jɔː(r)
sʌmwʌn/
/fɑː(r)/
phrase
/ baɪ fɑː(r),
ə weɪ/
feedback **
noun
figure of eight
1550
1551
1552
aɪ ɒn
fɑː(r) ənd
/fə tæləti/
/ fi dbæk/
1547
1548 find out
noun
phrasal verb
work that you are paid regularly to do for a person or There are plenty of employment opportunities in the IT sector.
company
work that is not regular or permanent
He supported himself through casual employment while travelling during his gap year.
The woman will hear the outcome of the interview at the end of the day.
to have just enough money to buy the things that One in five workers around the world is working more than 48 you need
hours a week, often merely to make ends meet.
to make someone deal with something difficult We wouldn’t throw you completely in at the deep end, we’d like without preparing them for it
you to become familiar with the main tasks and duties.
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noun
1546
1549
ɪn ət ðə
es(ə)ns/
phrase
adverb
have your eye on someone 1542
1543 far ***
F
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noun
throw someone in at the deep end 1538
1539
E
This vibration of the body produces a tail‐wagging motion, and at the same time, the bee emits a buzzing sound.
/ fɪɡə(r) əv eɪt/
/ faɪnd aʊt/
fine‐tune
verb
/ faɪn
forage
verb
/ fɒrɪdʒ/
forehead **
noun
/ fɒrɪd/, / fɔː(r) hed/
frame **
noun
/freɪm/
tju n/
The essence of their argument is that life cannot be explained by science.
In essence, the dances constitute a language that ‘tells’ other used for emphasising what is the most important feature of something
workers where the food source is.
I usually get a rash if I eat them and symptoms similar to a cold, like watery eyes and a runny nose.
to be watching someone carefully, especially because When they bump your forehead, they’re saying I’ ve got my eye you think they are going to do something wrong
on you, so you be careful.
a long distance
used for saying that something has much more of a particular quality than anything else
a death caused by an accident, war, violence, or disease
comments about how well or how badly someone is doing something, which are intended to help them do it better
the shape of the number 8
to discover a fact or piece of information
to make small changes to something in order to make it as good or as effective as possible
to search in a wide area for something, especially food
the upper part of your face between your eyes and your hair
a structure that forms part of an object and gives it its strength and shape
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Cars are a lot faster than they used to be.
Motorways are by far the worst roads in terms of traffic fatalities.
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Motorways are by far the worst roads in terms of traffic fatalities.
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Will I receive feedback from this interview?
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The waggle dancer makes a semi‐circle in the opposite direction to complete a full figure of eight circuit.
I’m trying to find out where that wasp went.
Bats' ears and brain cells are fine‐tuned to hear minimal differences in sound.
Birds that forage for food in flocks are less likely to migrate, as are birds that live in all‐year climates.
A bee flew straight at my forehead, collided with the net and bumped against my skin.
August pulled out the brood frames, not even wearing her gloves.
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1554
B
frenetic
adjective
/frə netɪk/
fritter away
phrasal verb
/ frɪtə(r) ə weɪ/
funnel
noun
/ fʌn(ə)l/
1555
gasoline
1556
1557 get ***
get annoyed/bored/stressed, etc 1558
1559 get something done 1560
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1562
1563
1564
1565
1566
1567
1568
get to do something get someone to do something
get to school/work, etc noun American
/ ɡæsəli n/
/ɡet/
verb
/ ɡet ə nɔɪd, bɔː(r)d,
strest, et set(ə)rə/
phrase
/ɡet sʌmθɪŋ dʌn/
phrase
phrase
phrase
phrase
1571
1572
1573
/ ɡet tə du
sʌmθɪŋ/
/ɡet sʌmwʌn tə du
sʌmθɪŋ/
/ ɡet tə sku l, wɜː(r)k,
et set(ə)rə/
glorious *
adjective
/ ɡlɔːriəs/
grow up
phrasal verb
/ ɡrəʊ
hardly ***
adverb
/ hɑː(r)dli/
headlong ***
adverb
/ hed lɒŋ/
helipad
noun
/ heli pæd/
highway
noun American
/ haɪˌweɪ/
hitchhiker
noun
ʌp/
D
done very fast and with a lot of energy, often by someone who is in a hurry
to waste time or money on things that are not necessary or important
a tube that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for pouring liquid or powder into a container
petrol (= a liquid used as fuel for cars and other vehicles)
to start to be annoyed, bored, stressed, etc E
The pace of life in polychromic societies is typically less frenetic and more relaxed.
Over the next year he frittered away all his winnings.
hive
noun
hold back
phrasal verb
/ həʊld
hone
verb
/həʊn/
honey *
noun
/ hʌni/
F
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Lee gets just three days of vacation a year.
I find it a little bit difficult I suppose if people get very aggressive.
to do something, or to have it done for you
In your household, who gets things organised?
to have the opportunity or be able to do something In your job, do you ever get to travel abroad?
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to make someone do something, or to persuade them to do it
to arrive at school/work, etc Does your boss ever get you to work overtime?
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The majority of commuters use the train to get to work.
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a glorious opportunity is an excellent one
The computer has opened glorious opportunities for a further reduction of our drudgery.
to change from being a baby or young child to being When I was growing up, I loved to collect creepy crawlies.
an older child or adult
used for saying that something is almost not true or There is hardly any room on the roads here for more traffic.
almost does not happen at all
very quickly and without looking where you are going Modern life remains a headlong rush into long commutes, two‐
income families, and late nights at work.
a flat area for helicopters to land on and take off In São Paulo, the wealthy shuttle between the city’s more than from, often on top of a building
three hundred helipads.
a wide road built for fast travel between towns and He was charged with obstructing the public highway.
cities
someone who travels by asking other people to take Desperate Indonesians work as ‘car jockeys’, hitchhikers who are paid to help drivers meet the passenger quota.
them in their car, by standing at the side of a road and holding out their thumb or a sign
/ hɪtʃˌhaɪkə(r)/
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1570
C
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a container in which bees live and make honey
Remember: don’t take off the veil when you’re near the hive.
to stop someone from being as successful as they should
to improve a skill or talent that is already well developed
a sweet, sticky yellow or brown food made by bees
I think it was constricting me, holding me back from what I could really achieve.
I think that a job like this would hone my skills a bit, you know, be a good place to start.
She never puts on gloves when she collects honey.
/haɪv/
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honeycomb
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1575 hop
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long hours idle
B
noun
verb
noun
/ hʌni kəʊm/
/hɒp/
/ aʊə(r)/
phrase
/ lɒŋ
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1580 infinitely
inflect
verb
adverb
1585
verb
/ɪn vent/
item ***
noun
/ aɪtəm/
job security
noun
/ dʒɒb sɪˌkjʊərəti/
juggle
verb
/ dʒʌɡ(ə)l/
license plate
noun American
/ laɪs(ə)ns
light ***
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1591
verb
adjective
adjective
/ lɪniə(r)/
location ***
noun
/ləʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
magnetic field
noun
/mæɡˌnetɪk
make up
phrasal verb
/ meɪk
1594
manners ***
good/bad manners pleɪt/
/laɪt/
/lɪmp/
linear *
1592
1593
/ ɪndɪkeɪt/
/ ɪnfɪnətli/
invent **
1587
1588 limp
F
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1589
aʊə(r)z/
verb
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1584
E
/ aɪd(ə)l/
indicate ***
1583
D
a structure with a lot of holes, that honeybees make The dances are performed by a worker bee that has returned to to store honey in
the honeycomb with pollen or nectar.
to move forward by jumping on one foot
Kangaroos don’t walk, they hop.
How many hours a week do you work?
a long working day, starting early and finishing late If you thought you worked long hours, consider 39‐year‐old Lee from South Korea.
if an engine idles, it runs slowly and does not The old images of Russians waiting in line have been replaced by produce any movement
images of idling cars stuck in heavy congestion.
verb
1578
1582
C
fi ld/
ʌp/
plural noun
/ mænə(r)/
phrase
/ ɡʊd,
bæd
to show that something will happen, is true, or exists The orientation of the dancing bee indicates to the other bees where the food source is, relative to the Sun.
very, or very much
Cars are infinitely faster than they used to be.
Traffic has become a universal condition, inflected with regional to change the sound of your voice when you are accents.
speaking, for example to emphasise a particular word
to make up a story, excuse etc that is not true
Can you think of or invent new words or expressions in your language by combining words with ‐ing?
an individual thing, usually one of several things in a The dancer ‘spells out’ two items of information.
group or on a list
the knowledge that your job is permanent as long as Young adults are frustrated with the lack of job security you want it to be
nowadays.
to try to do several important things at the same When you’re a mum, you have to also juggle a lot of things.
time, especially when this is difficult
Witnesses wrote down the license plate number of the hit and an official sign on the front and back of a motor run driver.
vehicle, with numbers and letters on it that show who it belongs to
if a bird, insect, or other flying creature lights on The bees began to light on my shoulders the way birds sit on something, it flies onto it and stops there
telephone wires.
not firm, stiff, or strong
I felt myself go limp.
involving ideas or events that are directly connected In the West, time is typically conceived of as linear, moving and follow one after the other
forward relentlessly.
the place or position where someone or something is She may repeat the round dance several times at the same or where something happens
location.
an area that the power of a magnet affects
Mature salmon find their way back to their birth stream using their ability to detect the Earth’s magnetic field.
to invent a story, or an explanation for something, In essence, the dances make up a language that ‘tells’ other workers where the food source is.
especially in order to avoid being punished or embarrassed
traditionally accepted ways of behaving that show a Children learn manners by observing their parents.
polite respect for other people
the right/wrong way to behave
It's bad manners to interrupt someone.
mænə(r)z/
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/mə tɜː(r)nəti
mentor1 mentor
verb
migrate *
verb
motion ***
multitasking
noun
/ mʌlti tɑːskɪŋ/
nav system
noun
/ næv
nectar
noun
/ nektə(r)/
/ nɒv(ə)l/
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1603 novel **
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1606
adjective
/nju
orientation
noun
/ ɔːriən teɪʃ(ə)n/
oversee
verb
/ əʊvə(r) si /
overwork
verb
/ əʊvə(r) wɜː(r)k/
/ pærəmaʊnt/
/əv pærəmaʊnt
ɪm pɔː(r)t(ə)ns/
of paramount importance park and ride scheme
1610
1611
1612
parking lot
paternity leave
pollen
1613
adjective
sɪstəm/
nutritious
1607
1608 paramount
1609
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adjective
phrase
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to help someone who has less experience than you, especially in their job
if a bird or animal migrates, it travels to another part of the world for warmer weather at a particular time of the year
the process or action of moving
I've been mentoring teenagers at a community centre and have found it to be very rewarding.
Birds migrate to other countries in order to find a plentiful and reliable food supply.
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This vibration of the body produces a tail‐wagging motion.
/ məʊʃ(ə)n/
noun
1600
1604
/ mentɔː(r)/
/maɪˈɡreɪt/
1598
F
an experienced person who helps someone who has When I first start, will I be given a mentor to oversee my less experience, especially in their job
development?
/ mentɔː(r)/
2
1601
E
Most women take maternity leave.
li v/
noun
1596
1599
D
time before and after the birth of a baby when a woman is allowed to be away from her job
noun
1595
1597
C
trɪʃəs/
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the activity of doing more than one thing at the same I’m quite good at multitasking, and I’m good at dealing with people.
time, such as talking on the phone while you are working on a computer
navigation system: a system for finding the best way Professional road guides, will jump into one’s car and provide directions – a human ‘nav system.’
to a place
a sweet liquid that some flowers make and that The dances are performed by a worker bee that has returned to insects and birds drink
the honeycomb with nectar.
new, or unusual
The bicycle was a a novel and controversial machine.
nutritious foods provide the substances that people The bee performs a dance when she returns with nectar or pollen need in order to be healthy
that is sufficiently nutritious.
the position of an object, or the direction in which it The orientation of the dancing bee is significant because it is pointing
represents the angle of the Sun.
to watch something in order to check that it works or When I first start, will I be given a mentor to oversee my happens in the way that it should
development?
to make someone work harder than is reasonable
Staff complained that they were being overworked.
more important than all other things
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The interests of the child are paramount.
It is of paramount importance that this should be done.
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a transport system in which drivers leave their cars in Most people in town take advantage of the park and ride scheme a place outside a town and travel by train or bus into to get to work in the centre.
noun
/ pɑː(r)k ən raɪd ski m/ the town an area or a building where people can leave their The parking lot at the supermarket was full when we went, so we noun American
cars for a short time
had to park on the street.
/ pɑː(r)kɪŋ lɒt/
a period of time when a father is allowed to be away Few men take paternity leave to look after their children.
noun
from work after the birth of his child
/pə tɜː(r)nəti li v/
The dances are performed by a worker bee that has returned to a powder produced by flowers which is carried by the wind or insects to other flowers so that they can the honeycomb with pollen.
noun
produce new seeds.
/ pɒlən/
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1615
1616
1617
1618
1619
problematic
B
adjective
/prɒˈsperəti/
punctuality
noun
/ pʌŋktʃu æləti/
put on
phrasal verb
/ pʊt
ɒn/
put up with phrasal verb
/ pʊt
ʌp wɪð/
quantifiable
adjective
/ kwɒntɪˌfaɪəb(ə)l/
noun
/ ræt
recreation *
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1625
1626
1627
1628
1629
E
The more roads we build, the more problematic congestion will become.
The view of time as linear is the dominant paradigm in times of economic prosperity and national confidence.
This student's attendance and punctuality have not been good.
the situation of being successful and having a lot of money
the act of arriving or happening at the time agreed on
to cover a part of your body with a piece of clothing I put on my helmet as August lifted the lid.
or jewellery so that you are wearing it
to accept someone or something unpleasant in a I can’t put up with insects in the house, especially flies.
patient way
capable of being measured or described as a quantity In a monochronic view, time is quantifiable.
reflective
adjective
/rɪˈflektɪv/
reincarnation
noun
/ ri ɪnkɑː(r) neɪʃ(ə)n/
relative ***
adjective
/ relətɪv/
relative to relatively ***
phrase
adverb
/ relətɪv
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an activity, job, or situation in which there is a lot of What is it about our collective personality that drives us into this endless rat race?
competition and people are too busy to relax or enjoy themselves
things that you do to enjoy yourself
Modern life remains a headlong rush into long commutes, late nights at work, and exhausting recreation.
/ rekri eɪʃ(ə)n/
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a reflective vest or jacket reflects light so that the wearer can be seen more easily
the belief that after you die you can be born again as a different person, animal, or thing
There is no legislation on the use of reflective vests or lights, and so very few cyclists in the city use them.
The experience of time as cyclical is reflected in the Buddhist and Hindu concept of reincarnation.
There was relative calm after the violence of the previous night.
compared with, or in relation to
This indicates to the other bees where the food source is, relative to the Sun.
Cars are relatively faster than they used to be.
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in comparison with someone or something similar
/ relətɪvli/
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determinedly, without stopping
relentlessly
adverb
/rɪˈlentləsli/
remove ***
verb
/rɪˈmu v/
represent ***
verb
/ reprɪˈzent/
retirement *
noun
In the West, time is typically conceived of as linear, moving forward relentlessly.
to take off clothing
Sally looked down at her sleeve and removed a small speck of dirt.
if something represents another thing, it is that thing The orientation of the dancing bee is significant because it represents the angle of the Sun.
the time when you stop working, especially because She said her retirement from politics was premature.
you have reached the age when you are officially too old to work, or the act of doing this
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reverse **
verb
/rɪˈvɜː(r)s/
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reɪs/
noun
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1623
/ prɒblə mætɪk/
noun
rat race
D
involving or causing problems
prosperity *
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1622
C
revolutionise
verb
/ revə lu ʃə naɪz/
to change the order or development of events, a process, or a situation to be the opposite of what it was
to completely change the way that something is done, thought about, or made
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The bee first runs around in narrow circles and then suddenly reverses direction to her original course.
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At the beginning of the last century, the tractor and the assembly line revolutionised the American economy.
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phrasal verb
/ rʌn ə raʊnd/
rush **
verb
/rʌʃ/
rutted
adjective
/ rʌtɪd/
scarcely **
adverb
/ skeə(r)sli/
self‐employed
adjective
self‐employment
noun
semicircle
noun
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1644
/ self ɪm plɔɪmənt/
verb
sidewalk
noun American
/ saɪd wɔːk/
significant ***
adjective
/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
slither
verb
/ slɪðə(r)/
speckle
verb
/ spek(ə)l/
spectacle **
noun
spell out
/ ʃædəʊ/
phrasal verb
verb
spiral *
noun
/ spel
/spɪn/
spook
verb
The dancer ‘spells out’ two items of information.
to turn round and round quickly
a shape that looks like a set of circles inside each other, made by one line curving inside itself
The dancers were spinning in circles.
The bees poured out, rushing up all of a sudden in spirals of chaos and noise.
to make someone suddenly feel frightened or nervous
if you squander something such as money, time, or an opportunity, you do not use it in a sensible way Bicycles were too fast, they spooked horses and they caused accidents.
If you squander or fritter away time, you waste it.
a level of quality or achievement used for judging someone or something
What do you think the international standard on working time is?
aʊt/
squander
verb
/spu k/
standard ***
noun
/ stændə(r)d/
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/ skwɒndə(r)/
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to say or explain something very clearly because someone has not understood something
/ spaɪrəl/
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to follow someone in their job to try and learn from It would be very helpful if you could come in and work with her, them
shadow her, for a week.
a path with a hard surface beside a road
Tourists stood on the sidewalk looking at the shop window displays.
very important
The orientation of the dancing bee is significant because it represents the angle of the Sun.
to move along the ground like a snake
Snakes manage to slither quite quickly by using their muscles and their scales to push off the ground.
to make a number of small spots or marks on a They sat along my arms, speckled the bee veil so I could scarcely surface
see through it.
an unusual, exciting, or impressive event or sight
My mind became unnaturally calm, as if my body was sitting on a tree watching the spectacle from a safe distance.
/ spektək(ə)l/
1646
1647 spin **
1651
/ self ɪm plɔɪd/
shadow *
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1649
E
The bee first runs around in narrow circles and then suddenly reverses direction to her original course.
to hurry in order to get somewhere very quickly
The bees poured out, rushing up all of a sudden in spirals of chaos and noise.
a rutted surface has deep narrow marks in it made Visitors to the ruins of Pompeii, for example, will see rutted by vehicles
streets marked by the tracks of chariot wheels.
almost not, or almost none
They sat along my arms, speckled the bee veil so I could scarcely see through it.
working for yourself instead of for an employer and Some 30 per cent or more of all self‐employed workers work more than 49 hours a week.
paid directly by the people who you provide a product or service to
the state of working for yourself instead of for an About three‐fifths of the informal economy is self‐employment.
employer
a group of people or things arranged in a curved line A bee performing a waggle dance runs straight ahead for a short as if they were around the edge of half a circle
distance and then returns in a semi‐circle to the starting point.
/ semi sɜː(r)k(ə)l/
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D
to be very busy doing a lot of different things
run around
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1638
C
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1653
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adjective
/ streɪt fɔː(r)wə(r)d/
stranded
adjective
/ strændɪd/
subsidise
verb
sufficiently
adverb
swell up
phrasal verb
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to pay some of the cost of goods or services so that they can be sold to other people at a lower price
They could subsidise the purchase of such equipment.
as much as is needed
The bee performs a dance when she returns with nectar or pollen that is sufficiently nutritious.
A bee stung me and my face swelled up like a balloon.
/ swel
tact
noun
/tækt/
take off
phrasal verb
/ teɪk
ɒf/
noun
/ tendən/
time ***
noun
/taɪm/
phrase
/ kɪl
phrase
/ teɪk,
phrase
/ pɑːs ðə taɪm/
/spend taɪm du ɪŋ
sʌmθɪŋ/
make/spare (the) time spend time doing something take up a lot of time take your time (over something) time‐consuming
phrase
to become larger than normal, usually because of liquid collecting inside
a careful way of speaking or behaving that avoids upsetting other people
to remove something, especially a piece of clothing
ʌp/
tendon
kill time phrase
adjective
timetable
verb
tolerate *
verb
toll *
noun
topple
verb
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taɪm/
speə(r) ðə
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Well, that all sounds very good, multitasking and diplomacy and tact.
Remember: don’t take off the veil when you’re near the hive.
taɪm/
one of the parts of your body that connects a muscle Kangaroos have strong elastic tendons in the legs which mean to a bone
they move like a spring.
Can you think of times when time has gone particularly slowly, or quickly, for you?
to make time seem to pass more quickly by doing If you kill time, you fill time with something you are not really something instead of just waiting
interested in.
to make some of your time available for a particular If you make time to do something, you make sure you do it, as it purpose
is important.
to prevent yourself from becoming bored by doing If you pass the time, you fill time with something you are not something, often something that you are not really really interested in.
interested in
If you spend time doing something, you use it to do an activity.
to use your time in order to do an activity
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to need a lot of time
phrase
F
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/sə fɪʃ(ə)ntli/
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The representation of distance in the waggle dance is relatively straightforward.
left somewhere with no way of going anywhere else Hundreds of passengers were left stranded at the airport.
/ sʌbsɪdaɪz/
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D
not complicated or difficult to understand
straightforward **
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1655
C
/ teɪk ʌp ə lɒt əv taɪm/
/ teɪk jɔː(r) taɪm əʊvə(r) to do something slowly and carefully
sʌmθɪŋ/
something that is time‐consuming takes a long time to do
/ taɪm kən sju mɪŋ/
to plan when something will happen
/ taɪm teɪb(ə)l/
to accept something unpleasant without becoming impatient or angry
/ tɒləreɪt/
an amount of money that you pay to use a bridge or a road
/təʊl/
to stop being steady and fall, or to make someone or something do this
/ tɒp(ə)l/
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If you take your time over something, you do it slowly.
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If something takes up a lot of time, it is time‐consuming.
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Teachers met during the break to timetable for the next semester.
Rude behaviour will no longer be tolerated.
The trip took a little longer, but we avoided paying any tolls.
The whole order was toppled again by the automobile.
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trailer *
noun transition country
noun
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underpaid
adjective
/ ʌndə(r) peɪd/
unemployment ***
noun
/ ʌnɪm plɔɪmənt/
noun
veil *
noun
/veɪl/
virtually ***
adverb
/ vɜː(r)tʃʊəli/
vital ***
adjective
/ vaɪt(ə)l/
wag
verb
/wæɡ/
waggle
verb
not earning enough money for work that you do
a situation in which some people do not have work and do not have an income
the process by which towns and cities grow bigger and more and more people go to live in them
The road was closed for many hours after a truck overturned and spilled fruit all over the road.
Usually the professions that most benefit society are the ones that are underpaid.
A lot of unemployment is due to the global economic situation.
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The 18th century was a period of rapid urbanisation.
/ ɜː(r)bənaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
a piece of cloth worn over someone’s head
/ wæɡ(ə)l/
warrant
verb
They sat along my arms, speckled the bee veil so I could scarcely see through it.
used for emphasising that a statement is almost There is virtually no state childcare provision for working completely true
mothers.
very important, necessary, or essential
It is vital that more should be done in order to make Beijing a safer and more pleasant city for cyclists.
if a dog wags its tail, it moves its tail from one side to The bee’s body wags vigorously from side to side during the the other several times
straight‐line course of the dance.
to move up and down or from side to side with short Roger waggled his eyebrows suggestively.
quick movements, or to make something move that way
to make an action seem reasonable or necessary
The bee performs a dance when she returns with nectar or pollen that is sufficiently nutritious to warrant a return to the source.
/ wɒrənt/
whirlwind
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a very powerful dangerous wind that spins extremely The bees had flown out of my bedroom walls, stranding me at the fast, carrying away anything in its path
centre of a bee whirlwind.
noun
/ wɜː(r)l wɪnd/
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F
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a large road vehicle used for carrying goods
urbanisation
E
The driver was forced to pull over after the trailer door swung open.
A considerable number of short‐hours workers in developing and transition countries may be underemployed.
kʌntri/
/trʌk/
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1686
a country which is changing from a centralised economy to a free market
noun
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1685
/ treɪlə(r)/
truck **
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1678
D
1 American a caravan pulled by a car
/træn zɪʃ(ə)n
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1674
C
windshield
noun American
/ wɪn(d) ʃi ld/
workforce *
noun
/ wɜː(r)k fɔː(r)s/
verb
/ ækses/
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the large glass window at the front of a vehicle
A large tree fell on the parked car and smashed the windshield.
the total number of people who work in a particular The Government is encouraging women back into the workforce.
company, industry, or area
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access
add ***
verb
to get information, especially from a computer
/æd/
to say something more that is related to what has been said already
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A USB memory stick is a gadget that you can use to store and access electronic files on the move.
Does anyone have anything else to add?
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additive
B
/ ædətɪv/
adopted
advocate *
noun
agreement ***
noun
are we in agreement on this? allergy
phrase
/ ædvəkeɪt/
/ə ɡri mənt/
/ ɑː(r) wi
ɒn ðɪs/
ɪn ə ɡri mənt
used in a meeting to ask whether everyone agrees So are we in agreement on this then?
with what has been discussed
a medical condition in which you become sick or your I eat most fruits, but not strawberries because I’ve got an allergy skin becomes covered with red marks as a reaction to them.
to something you eat, breathe, or touch
/ ælə(r)dʒi/
almanac
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a book published every year that tells you about the According to the almanac, it should be a full moon tonight.
movements of the planets, the times of the tides, and the dates of important events
noun
/ ɔːlmə næk/
1696
alternative medicine
noun
altitude *
noun
appliance *
noun
1697
medical treatment using methods that are different After traditional treatments yielded no results, she turned to alternative medicine for help.
from the usual Western scientific methods, for example homeopathy and acupuncture
/ɔːl tɜː(r)nətɪv
med(ə)s(ə)n/
aspic
the height of a place or thing above sea level
The Rocky Mountains are lower in altitude than the Himalayas.
a machine or piece of equipment that you have in your home, for example a washing machine or refrigerator
a clear slightly brown jelly that you put fish or meat into and allow to become cold before eating
A robot vacuum cleaner is an appliance that can be programmed to remove dirt and dust all over your home.
/ æltɪˌtju d/
/ə plaɪəns/
1699
noun
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Oxford is an untypical city, its centre preserved in aspic for tourists.
/ æspɪk/
1700
astrology
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noun
/ə strɒlədʒi/
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bar code reader
noun
/ bɑː(r) kəʊd
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1703
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someone who strongly and publicly supports The child advocate campaigned tirelessly for better child someone or something
protection.
an arrangement or decision about what to do, made Our agreement was that you would pay by the first of the month.
by two or more people, groups, or organisations
noun
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F
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/ə dɒptɪd/
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1698
E
Should food additives be completely banned?
someone’s adopted country is the country they have These players and managers become heroes in their adopted chosen to live in and not the one they were born in countries.
adjective
1691
1694
D
a substance that is added in small amounts to something, especially food, in order to make it last longer, look more attractive, or improve it in some way
noun
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1692
C
barometer
noun
/bə rɒmɪtə(r)/
ri də(r)/
the study of the movement of the stars and planets and how some people think they influence people’s characters and lives
a device that scans the set of printed lines on a product’s label that tells a computer information about it such as its price
1 a piece of equipment that shows you what kind of weather to expect
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The fifth part shall be an introduction, in which you can learn most of the general theory of astrology.
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A bar code reader is a tool that can scan visual representations of data such as prices.
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It is this place that is a barometer of the health of the nation.
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base ***
noun
bingo hall
noun
boast *
boost **
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verb
verb
verb
bumpy
adjective
calculate **
verb
car alarm
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1719
1720
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1722
/bəʊst/
to have something good, often an attractive feature that other people admire
to help something to increase, improve, or become more successful
to divide into two or more parts
a bumpy road has a lot of rough or raised parts on it
The village boasts four magnificent churches.
a piece of electrical equipment that makes a loud noise if someone attempts to steal your car
A car alarm is a device which is used in order to discourage thieves.
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Winning the World Cup is not only good for a country’s self‐
esteem, but it also boosts its economy.
The wind rustled the bare branches of the trees.
Driving on the bumpy, dirt road felt much like going on a roller coaster.
to discover a number or amount using mathematics We'll need to calculate the overall costs.
or with a piece of equipment such as a calculator
/bu st/
/brɑːntʃ/
/ bʌmpi/
cardinal point
noun
/ kɑː(r)dɪn(ə)l
cater for phrasal verb
/ keɪtə(r)
pɔɪnt/
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one of the four main points on a compass (= a piece Our tour guide showed us how to identify the cardinal points on of equipment that shows direction)
the compass.
to provide people with everything they want or need Sporting activities are well catered for.
fɔː(r)/
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closed‐circuit television: a system that allows someone to watch on a television screen what is happening in different parts of a building, town, etc
noun
/ si
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1716
F
hɔːl/
/ kɑː(r) ə lɑː(r)m/
CCTV
1715
/beɪs/
noun
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1713
E
/ kælkjʊleɪt/
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1712
D
a place from which an activity can be planned, The statue stands on a large round base.
started, or carried out
The new shopping centre boasts a 500‐seated bingo hall.
a public place where people go to play bingo (= a game in which players try to match numbers on their cards with numbers that are called out)
/ bɪŋɡəʊ
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1706
C
si
ti
CCTV is an instrument that is used to monitor activity in public places.
vi /
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in or relating to the sky, heaven, or space
celestial
adjective
/sə lestiəl/
checkout noun
/ tʃekaʊt/
climb ***
verb
/klaɪm/
coastal **
adjective
/ kəʊst(ə)l/
communication ***
noun
/kə mju nɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
concentration ***
noun
/ kɒns(ə)n treɪʃ(ə)n/
congested **
adjective
/kən dʒestɪd/
control ***
verb
/kən trəʊl/
The fourth part contains a theory to explain the movements of the celestial bodies and their causes.
the place where you pay in a supermarket or other Uncounted costs of this long journey are not paid for at the large shop
checkout.
if a road or path climbs, it leads upwards gradually to He climbed onto the roof to check the TV aerial.
a higher place
a coastal road travels along the land beside a sea
People in coastal areas were forced to evacuate before the impending hurricane.
the process of giving information or of making There was a breakdown in communication.
emotions or ideas known to someone
a large number of people or things in one area or a It took all his concentration to stay awake.
large amount of a particular thing
a congested road has so many vehicles that it is Many of Europe's major airports are heavily congested.
difficult to drive along it
to make a machine, system, vehicle etc move or Most of the news media were controlled by the central operate in the way that you want it to
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convenience food
B
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1726
1727
1728
/kən vi niəns
1729
coordinate
noun
/kəʊˈɔː(r)dɪnət/
cross ***
verb
/krɒs/
cross‐pollination
noun
/ krɒs
date ***
noun
/deɪt/
phrase
/ set ə
set a date daybreak
noun
decode
verb
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1733
1734
1735
1738
1739
1740
1741
1742
pɒlə neɪʃ(ə)n/
deɪt/
demonstration **
noun
/ demən streɪʃ(ə)n/
determine **
verb
/dɪˈtɜː(r)mɪn/
device ***
noun
/dɪˈvaɪs/
dirt road
noun
/ dɜː(r)t
discourage *
verb
rəʊd/
/dɪs kʌrɪdʒ/
display ***
verb
/dɪˈspleɪ/
dispose of phrasal verb
/dɪˈspəʊz
diversity **
noun
/daɪˈvɜː(r)səti/
doorstep
noun
/ dɔː(r) step/
phrase
/ ɒn jɔː(r)
noun
Football shows in a very tangible way the benefits of cross‐
pollination between peoples and countries. The date on the report is 24 October, 2005.
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Can we set a date for the next meeting?
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They arrived home just after daybreak from their night out.
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/ demən streɪt/
drain *
F
I don't know the exact coordinates to the house, but I could give you the address.
Wait until there is no traffic and it's safe to cross.
kəʊd/
verb
on your doorstep to choose the particular day, month, or year when something happens
the time when light first appears in the morning
E
If you want a healthy diet, you shouldn't have convenience food.
to change digital electronic signals into a picture and An mp3 player is a gadget that is used to decode and play back sound on your television, mp3 player etc
audio files.
demonstrate ***
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1737
fu d/
food that is quick and easy to prepare such as food that has already been cooked and only needs to be heated
one of a set of numbers that give the exact position of something on a map or graph
to go from one side of something such as a road or river to the other
fertilisation of the flowers of one plant using the pollen of another
/ deɪˌbreɪk/
/di
1730
1731
D
noun
1723
1724
C
ɒv/
to protest about something with other people in a Various techniques will be demonstrated.
public place
an occasion when a large group of people protest This is a powerful demonstration of what can be achieved with about something
new technology.
to calculate something, or to discover it by examining A GPS navigation is a device that is used to determine your evidence
position, wherever you are in the world.
a machine or piece of equipment that does a A GPS navigation is a device that is used to determine your particular thing
position, wherever you are in the world.
a road or track with a rough or loose surface
Driving on the bumpy, dirt road felt much like going on a roller coaster.
A car alarm is a device which is used in order to discourage to try to prevent someone from doing something, especially because you do not approve of it or think thieves.
it is wrong
to show information on a computer screen
I never buy chocolate or coffee, bananas, anything that doesn’t display a Fair Trade logo.
to get rid of something that you no longer need or Please dispose of your litter thoughtfully.
want
the fact that very different people or things exist Much of the change and diversity in the city has been within a group or place
concentrated into a small area.
We're in a rush, so do you mind waiting outside on the doorstep?
very close to where you live
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All of them are right on his doorstep, in his local neighbourhood.
dɔː(r) step/
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Now, one could talk about this as a drain on the talent and resources.
/dreɪn/
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ear thermometer
noun
economic ***
adjective
/ ɪə(r) θə(r) mɒmɪtə(r)/
/ i kə nɒmɪk/,
/ ekə nɒmɪk/
encode *
verb
/ɪn kəʊd/
encourage ***
verb
/ɪn kʌrɪdʒ/
endorse **
verb
noun
/ɪn dɔː(r)s/
/ envi/
phrase
/bi
estate agent
noun
/ɪˈsteɪt
evaluate **
verb
be green with envy fair trade
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1761
E
Now, one could talk about this as a drain on the talent and resources.
Prices were dramatically reduced for the holiday sales.
An ear thermometer is a tool that can measure the body’s temperature and show it on a small screen.
I am sure people in Shanghai also got more materialised because of the economic development.
He encoded the highly sensitive documents for added security.
F
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We encourage student participation in our classes.
Actually, I would like to endorse what Nigel has just said about health and safety as well.
He was sure that other drivers looked at him with envy. Kofi Annan, said the World Cup made the UN ‘green with envy'.
to feel very unhappy because you wish you had something that someone else has
someone whose job is to help people buy and sell or The estate agent said that now was a good time to buy a house.
rent property
to think carefully about something before making a The performance of each employee is evaluated once a year.
judgment about its value, importance, or quality
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the principle of charging a price for goods that does I never buy chocolate or coffee, bananas, anything that doesn’t not put producers in developing countries (= poorer display a Fair Trade logo.
countries with less industry) at a disadvantage treɪd/
fait accompli
noun
/ feɪt ə kɒmpli /
fanatic
noun
/fə nætɪk/
fast‐food outlet
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eɪdʒ(ə)nt/
/ feə(r)
noun
/fɑːst
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1758
envi/
noun
1754
1756
ɡri n wɪð
something that uses a lot of something such as money or supplies
suddenly and surprisingly or easily noticed
a piece of equipment that you put in your ear to measure your body temperature
relating to the economy of a particular country or region
to change information or instructions into a form that a computer can use
to suggest that someone does something that you believe would be good
to express support for someone or something, especially in public
/ɪˈvæljueɪt/
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1755
D
/ dreɪn ɒn/
/drə mætɪkli/
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1750 envy
1751
C
phrase
adverb
1743
1744 dramatically
1745
B
fu d
florist
noun
/ flɒrɪst/
fore
noun
/fɔː(r)/
to the fore fork
phrase
verb
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something that has already been done and cannot be What proposals can we give to the council to counter what seems changed
like a fait accompli that they close the pool?
someone who likes a sport or activity very much
Ask George, he's a film fanatic.
a place which prepares and sells food that is made and served very quickly, especially food such as a burger that you can take away with you
Fast‐food outlets are among the businesses that line Cowley Road.
1 someone whose job is to arrange and sell flowers
I let the florist pick out an arrangement she thought would be suitable for the occasion.
Then again that’s health and safety issues come to the fore.
into a position of importance
Then again that’s health and safety issues come to the fore.
if a road, path, or river forks, it divides into two separate parts The road forked about two hundred yards in front of her.
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fundraiser
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gadget
noun
genetically modified
adjective
global ***
adjective
globally
adverb
grocer
noun
halal
noun
have a go at (doing) something have had enough of something have high hopes for someone/someth
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1775 have no idea if ... 1776
have no intention of doing something verb
phrase
phrase
phrase
phrase
phrase
herbalist
noun
homeless
adjective
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1778
the idea that the world is developing a single economy and culture as a result of improved technology and communications and the influence of very large multinational companies
A USB memory stick is a gadget that you can use to store and access electronic documents and files on the move.
I have high hopes for genetically modified food.
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/ ɡrəʊsə(r)/
/hə lɑːl/, / hælæl/
/hæv/, /əv/, /həv/
/ hæv ə ɡəʊ ət du ɪŋ
sʌmθɪŋ/
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Football is probably the most positive symbol of globalisation in the 21st century.
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all over the world
/ ɡləʊb(ə)li/
/ dʒi
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1771 have ***
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/ ɡləʊb(ə)l/
noun
1768
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a small tool or piece of modern equipment that does something useful or impressive
a genetically modified plant or animal has had its genetic structure changed in order to make it more suitable for a particular purpose
including or affecting the whole world
/ ɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
GPS 1772
mɒdɪfaɪd/
noun
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1769
/ ɡædʒɪt/
/dʒə netɪkli
globalisation
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E
/ fʌnd reɪzə(r)/
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1765
D
a social event organised to make money for a specific What about, just thinking about sort of income, perhaps we could purpose, especially for a charity or a political party
have like a fundraiser?
noun
1762
1763
C
global positioning system: a system for finding exactly where you are anywhere in the world using satellites (=objects that go around the earth high in the sky)
It's new investment that will enable the company to compete globally.
A GPS navigation is a device that is used to determine your position, wherever you are in the world.
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someone whose job is to sell food and other goods There are numerous grocers within walking distance of my house.
for the home in a small shop
Butchers, halal and otherwise, are among the businesses that line halal meat can be eaten by Muslims because it is from an animal that has been killed according to the Cowley Road.
religious laws of Islam
What is the most recent meal you have had today?
to attempt to do something
I had a go at baking bread once and it was a total disaster.
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to not want to experience any more of something /həv hæd ɪˈnʌf əv sʌmθɪŋ/ because it is annoying or boring
to hope and expect that someone/something will be /hæv haɪ həʊps fə(r)
very successful
sʌmwʌn, sʌmθɪŋ/
/hæv nəʊ aɪˈdɪə ɪf/
to not know at all if ...
/hæv nəʊ ɪn tenʃ(ə)n əv to be determined not to do something
du ɪŋ sʌmθɪŋ/
someone who grows, sells, or prepares herbs for use in medicine or who treats ill people with herbal medicines
/ hɜː(r)bəlɪst/
without a place to live
/ həʊmləs/
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I’ve had enough of frozen food.
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I have high hopes for genetically modified food.
I have no idea if butter’s good for you or not.
I have no intention of eating meat ever again.
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host **
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/hʌʃ/
hyperactive
adjective
/ haɪpər æktɪv/
inordinate
adjective
/ ɪnstɪˈtju ʃ(ə)n(ə)l/
instrument ***
noun
/ ɪnstrʊmənt/
investment ***
noun
verb
noun
/ lɪb(ə)rəlaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
lobby
local ***
longitude
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a magnet for someone majority ***
verb
adjective
noun
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if something such as a road, river, or door leads in a The movement of players and coaches between countries leads to an improvement in the quality of the game.
particular direction or to a particular place, or if it leads you there, it goes in that direction or to that place
/li d/
liberalisation
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the distance of a point on the Earth from the equator The third part contains various tables of longitudes and latitudes (= the imaginary line around the middle of the Earth), of fixed stars for the astrolabe.
measured in degrees north or south
noun
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1794
OK, thank you, thanks for this bit of hush, thanks everyone for coming today.
very active and finding it difficult to concentrate or Data show that up to 5% of children in the UK are hyperactive relax
and that food additives play a role.
much more than you would usually expect: used for Oxford University still owns an inordinate number of its buildings emphasising how large something is or how much of in Oxford.
something there is
relating to the institutions on which society is based FIFA's institutional rule allows small countries to capture some of the benefits of today’s higher‐quality game.
a tool or piece of equipment used in science, CCTV is an instrument that is used to monitor activity in public medicine, or technology
places.
the process of spending money in order to improve Let me now move on to the benefits in terms of investment in a something or make it more successful
country that has hosted the World Cup.
/ɪn ves(t)mənt/
lead ***
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/ɪn ɔː(r)dɪnət/
adjective
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latitude
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a sudden silence
hush
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E
A country can only host the World Cup by paying huge amounts of money to FIFA. /həʊst/
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1783
D
to arrange a special event and provide the area, buildings, equipment, or services needed for it
verb
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1780
C
/ lɒbi/
/ ləʊk(ə)l/
noun
/ lɒndʒɪˌtju d/,
/ lɒŋɡɪˌtju d/
/ mæɡnɪt/
phrase
/ə
noun
/mə dʒɒrəti/
mæɡnɪt fə(r)
the liberalisation of trade is a result of making laws or rules less strict so that people have more freedom in how they trade
to try to influence politicians or people in authority on a particular subject
in or related to the area that you live in, or to the particular area that you are talking about
the distance east or west of the Greenwich meridian (= an imaginary line from the top of the Earth to the bottom), measured in degrees and minutes
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A group of students held a demonstration outside the town hall, calling for social liberalisation.
Your country is lobbying FIFA to be the host of the World Cup.
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All of them are right on his doorstep, in his local neighbourhood.
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someone or something that attracts and interests sʌmwʌn/ many people very strongly
most of the people or things in a group
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The town has now become a real tourist magnet.
Cowley Works has been a magnet for immigrant workers since the 1920s.
What is eaten by the great majority of North Americans comes from a global everywhere.
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measure ***
B
memory stick
/mə rɪdiən/
mirror
monoculture
verb
mosque *
1801 move ***
1802 on the move 1803 move on
move on to something mp3 player
navigation
/mɒsk/
noun
phrase
phrasal verb
/mu v/
/ ɒn ðə mu v/
/ mu v ɒn/
phrase
/ mu v
ɒn tə
sʌmθɪŋ/
/ em pi
θri
pleɪə(r)/
travelling from place to place
noun
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Uncounted costs of this long distance journey, such as large‐scale monoculture, are not paid for at the checkout.
noun
needy
never ***
never again never in my life nibble 1811
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adjective
/ ni di/
adverb
/ nevə(r)/
phrase
/ nevə(r) ə ɡen/
phrase
/ nevə(r) ɪn maɪ
verb
/ nɪb(ə)l/
/ nɪb(ə)l ɒn
phrase
laɪf/
Two mosques are among other houses of worships and businesses that line Cowley Road.
The traffic was barely moving.
I’ll eat on the move.
They stayed for only a few days before moving on.
Could we move on to item 2 on the agenda?
to stop discussing or doing something and begin discussing or doing something different
a piece of equipment used for playing MP3 files (= a An mp3 player is a gadget that is used to decode and play back file produced by the method of reducing the size of a audio files.
computer file that contains sound, especially music, so that it can be sent quickly by email or over the Internet)
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the skill of choosing a path so that a ship, plane, or car can go in a particular direction, especially by using maps or instruments
a needy person does not have enough money, food, clothing etc
at no time in the past or in the future
/ nævɪˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n/
1810
The Cowley Road mirrors the changing state of the nation.
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a building in which Muslims worship
noun
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1809
/ mɪrə(r)/
noun
1805
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to match or express the qualities, features, or feelings of someone or something
the practice of growing only one crop in an area
/ mɒnəʊˌkʌltʃə(r)/
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stɪk/
noun
1799
1807
a small disk drive that can store information for use A USB memory stick is a gadget that you can use to store and in electronic equipment and that you carry around access electronic documents and files on the move.
with you
one of the imaginary lines that goes around the Earth The third part has tables to find the meridian altitude and other notable conclusions from calendars.
from the North Pole to the South Pole. These are used for measuring position, time etc.
noun
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F
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/ mem(ə)ri
meridian
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E
An ear thermometer is a tool that can measure the body’s temperature and show it on a small screen.
/ meʒə(r)/
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1800
D
to find the exact size, amount, speed etc of something using a special tool or special equipment
verb
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1798
C
A GPS navigation is a device that is used to determine your position, wherever you are in the world.
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Some supermarkets give surplus food to homeless and needy people.
We should never allow countries to spend so much money on a sporting event again.
1 used for emphasising that something did Never again will there be such a good opportunity to buy not or will not happen again
property in this area.
at no in time your past or future experience. Used Never in my life have I seen such a beautiful sunset.
for emphasis.
I do get some fruit, you know, just to nibble on between lectures.
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to eat something by taking a lot of small bites
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1814
C
notable **
adjective
/ nəʊtəb(ə)l/
offal
noun
/ ɒf(ə)l/
adverb
/ əʊnli/
phrase
/ nɒt
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B
only ***
D
The third part has tables to find the meridian altitude and other notable conclusions from calendars.
I eat most things, you know, like dairy and meat, but definitely no offal.
Asian countries have only recently joined the top teams of football.
used for emphasising that, although something is Not only did they win the tournament, but they also became true, something else is also true or is more important league champions.
not only ... but also ... 1816
1817
organic *
adjective
pawn shop
noun
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1820
adjective
/ pɪki/
pilgrimage
noun
/ pɪlɡrɪmɪdʒ/
portable *
adjective
proportion ***
noun
/prə pɔː(r)ʃ(ə)n/
provide for
phrasal verb
/prə vaɪd
/ reə(r)li/
rash
adverb
noun
/ræʃ/
1825
rear *
verb
/rɪə(r)/
1826
regional ***
adjective
/ ri dʒ(ə)nəl/
rejuvenate
verb
/rɪˈdʒu vəneɪt/
/rɪˈlʌktəns/
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1829 reluctance
1830
fɔː(r)/
remove ***
noun
verb
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organic food or drink is produced using only a small One group says it’s better to eat organic, another says local.
number of artificial chemicals
a shop where a pawnbroker works. A pawnbroker is Pawn shops are among the businesses that line Cowley Road.
someone whose job is to lend money to people in exchange for a valuable object that they can sell if the person does not return the money.
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a picky eater is someone who only likes specific foods I’m not particularly picky about food.
and is not easily pleased
1 a journey that a religious person makes One aim of my pilgrimage will be to connect me to the to a holy place
neighbourhood in which I live.
something that is portable is easy to carry or move, The second part teaches practical uses of previous facts, as much so that you can use it in different places
as possible for such a small portable instrument.
/ pɔː(r)təb(ə)l/
1823
1824 rarely ***
1827
ɔːlsəʊ/
ʃɒp/
picky
1821
1822
bət
/ɔː(r) ɡænɪk/
/ pɔːn
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əʊnli,
E
unusual or interesting enough to be mentioned or noticed
the organs of animals that are eaten as food, for example the kidneys or liver
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the relationship between two or more quantities or parts of a whole
to make it possible for something to happen in the future
not often
an area of small red spots on your skin, caused by an illness or an allergic reaction to something that you have touched, eaten etc
to look after a child or young animal until it is fully grown. Animals which are reared for food are killed and sold as meat once they are fully grown or reach a certain age.
relating to or typical of a particular area of a country or the world
to make someone feel or look younger or have more energy
unwillingness to do something
to take something or someone away from a place
/rɪˈmu v/
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I see some evidence that you have the ability to learn science, number and proportions.
Sporting activities are also well provided for in Mirabello.
We rarely find out how decisions are made by FIFA.
I usually get a rash if I eat them and symptoms similar to a cold, like watery eyes and a runny nose.
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Most farmers in the area rear sheep.
Le Canard serves superb French regional cooking.
The face cream promises to rejuvenate your skin, making you look ten years younger.
Julia's reluctance to join the party was a mystery.
A robot vacuum cleaner is an appliance that can be programmed to remove dirt and dust all over your home.
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1832
B
riot
verb
/ raɪət/
robot noun
/ rəʊbɒt/
sari
noun
/ sɑːri/
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scan **
1834
1835 scenario *
1836
worst‐case scenario self‐esteem *
verb
noun
phrase
noun
1837
self‐sufficiency
noun
sidetrack
verb
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1839
get sidetracked by something 1840
1841
phrase
standardise
verb
start ***
verb
1842
1843 get started 1844
phrase
stock up (on/with)
phrasal verb
sufferer
noun
surplus *
adjective
tangible
adjective
taste buds
plural noun
tattoo parlour
noun
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1846
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1848
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D
E
to protest violently about something
Whole districts were rioting in protest at mass unemployment.
a machine that can do work by itself, often work that humans do
a very long wide piece of cloth, especially silk, that women in India wrap around their bodies to make a type of long dress
to use a piece of equipment to read and store information in digital form
A robot vacuum cleaner is an appliance that can be programmed to remove dirt and dust all over your home.
Sari shops are among the businesses that line Cowley Road.
A bar code reader is a tool that can scan visual representations of data such as prices.
/skæn/
/sə nɑːriəʊ/
The most likely scenario is that Brooks will resign.
a situation that is the worst one that you can imagine The worst‐case scenario is that my throat swells up if it’s really bad and I have trouble breathing.
/ wɜː(r)st keɪs sə nɑːriəʊ/
the feeling that you are as important as other people Winning the World Cup is not only good for a country’s self‐
and that you deserve to be treated well
esteem, but it also boosts its economy.
/ self ɪˈsti m/
the ability to provide everything that you need by His parents hope that he will need them less and less and one day yourself, without help from other people
be able to achieve self‐sufficiency.
/ self sə fɪʃ(ə)nsi/
I don’t think we should get too sidetracked by the whole demonstration thing.
/ saɪd træk/
I don’t think we should get too sidetracked by the whole make less progress in something than you should demonstration thing.
because you have wasted time on something else /ɡet saɪd trækt baɪ
that is unimportant
sʌmθɪŋ/
to make all the things of a particular type have the The government standardises exam papers across the country so same features or level of quality
they are fair.
/ stændə(r)daɪz/
For that reason alone, it seems as good a place as any from which to start a journey.
/stɑː(r)t/
/ ɡet stɑː(r)tɪd/
to begin doing something
We couldn't wait to get started on the next job.
to obtain a large number of things that you will need Stock up on easy stuff really, ready meals and processed food, and store them
you know, pizza, lasagne and stuff.
/ stɒk ʌp ɒn, wɪð/
someone who has a particular problem or disease, This spring has been particularly difficult for allergy sufferers.
for example an allergy sufferer has a problem with one or more allergies
/ sʌfərə(r)/
more than is needed
Some supermarkets give surplus food to homeless and needy people.
/ sɜː(r)pləs/
important and noticeable
Football shows in a very tangible way the benefits of cross‐
pollination between peoples and countries.
/ tænʤəb(ə)l/
the areas of your tongue that recognise the flavours This globalisation of the food supply has serious consequences for of food and drinks
our tastebuds.
/ teɪst bʌdz/
a place where you go to get a tattoo (= a permanent Tattoo parlours are among the businesses that line Cowley Road.
picture that is drawn on a part of your body by putting ink into your skin with a needle)
/tæ tu
pɑː(r)lə(r)/
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at no time tool ***
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/taɪm/
phrase
/ət
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toy with phrasal verb
/ tɔɪ
twilight
noun
/ twaɪˌlaɪt/
undermine **
verb
understanding ***
noun
USB noun
vegan
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1859 venture *
noun
noun
/ ʌndə(r) stændɪŋ/
es
/ vi ɡən/
/ venʧə(r)/
/ waɪndɪŋ/
worship *
noun
adjective
/ wɜː(r)ʃɪp/
/wɜː(r)ɵ/
phrase
/bi wɜː(r)ɵ
sʌmθɪŋ/
be worth doing something wrap up
phrasal verb
F
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knowledge about a particular subject, process, or The course will help you develop a deeper understanding of situation
yourself.
A USB memory stick is a gadget that you can use to store and universal serial bus: a way of connecting a printer, access electronic files on the move.
keyboard, or other piece of equipment to a computer using a special cable and without having to turn the computer off and on again
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Vegans don’t wear wool from sheep.
someone who chooses not to eat anything made from animals or fish, including eggs, milk, and cheese
adjective
1863
E
At the same time, perhaps my journey will offer clues to a wider reality.
used for emphasising that you did not do something At no time must the children be left unsupervised.
or that it did not happen
An ear thermometer is a tool that can measure the body’s a piece of equipment, usually one that you hold in your hand, that is designed to do a particular type of temperature and show it on a small screen.
work
to consider an idea in a way that is not serious or I, at one point, toyed with the idea of not wearing any animal definite
products.
the time in the evening when the sky is beginning to I love walking along the beach at twilight.
get dark
to make something or someone become gradually Britain was accused of undermining international efforts to less effective, confident, or successful
reduce pollution.
bi /
winding
1861
1862 worth ***
1864
wɪð/
D
/ ʌndə(r) maɪn/
/ ju
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1860
taɪm/
/tu l/
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1856
nəʊ
noun
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1853
C
/ ræp
ʌp/
a new business or activity
a winding road, river etc has a lot of bends in it
du ɪŋ
The author’s journey is a personal venture.
We enjoyed driving along the winding roads of the beautiful mountains.
the activity of showing respect and love for a god, for The building has been a place of worship since the eighth century.
example by singing or praying
How much do you reckon the house is worth?
used for saying that there is a good enough reason It is worth visiting for its annual music festival.
for doing something, because it is important, enjoyable, useful etc
to finish something
OK, well, that wraps it up for today and see you all again on Wednesday at six.
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