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The most common and useful words in English are marked according to the
(adj) = adjective Macmillan Dictionary star rating. This is so you can easily recognise the
(adv) = adverb vocabulary you need to know especially well.
(conj) = conjunction = very common words = common words = fairly common words
(det) = determiner
(n/n pl) = noun/noun plural If there is no star next to the word, this means that it is not very common.
(phr) = phrase In the Macmillan Dictionary, (r) is used to indicate where the sound /r/
(prep) = preposition is pronounced in American English and some other regional varieties of
(pron) = pronoun English. In a standard British accent, (r) is only pronounced if it occurs
(v) = verb at the end of a word which is followed by another word starting with a
vowel sound, for example far away /fr we/.

do something behind someones back whine (v) /wan/

Unit 1 (phr) /du sm bhand smwnz whisper (v) /wsp(r)/
Word formation noun suffixes bk/ yell (v) /jel/
get something off your chest (phr)
Abstract nouns and things Other words and phrases
/et sm f j(r) test/
accuracy (n) /kjrsi/ give someone the cold shoulder (phr) accommodate (v) /kmdet/
activity (n) /ktvti/ /v smwn kld ld(r)/ amass (v) /ms/
argument (n) /(r)jmnt/ lend someone a hand (phr) anticipate (v) /ntspet/
coincidence (n) /knsd()ns/ /lend smwn hnd/ applause (n) /plz/
conclusion (n) /knklu()n/ pull someones leg (phr) beneficial (adj) /benf()l/
decency (n) /dis()nsi/ /pl smwnz le/ bond (n & v) /bnd/
description (n) /dskrp()n/ see eye-to-eye with someone (phr) claim (v) /klem/
difference (n) /dfrns/ /si a tu a w smwn/ close (adj) /kls/
explanation (n) stick your neck out for someone (phr) commuter (n) /kmjut(r)/
/eksplne()n/ /stk j(r) nek at f(r) smwn/ devise (v) /dvaz/
failure (n) /felj(r)/ fraternity (n) /frt(r)nti/
Similes
freedom (n) /fridm/ fundraising (n) /fndrez/
as clear as mud (phr) /z klr z
frequency (n) /frikwnsi/ get across (v phr) /et krs/
md/
friendship (n) /fren(d)p/ household (n)
as cold as ice (phr) /z
happiness (n) /hpins/ kld z as/ /hashld/
honesty (n) /nsti/ as cool as a cucumber (phr) /z kul hunter-gatherer (adj & n)
importance (n) /mp(r)t()ns/ z kjukmb(r)/ /hnt(r) r(r)/
intelligence (n) /nteld()ns/ as easy as ABC (phr) /z izi z initiation (n) /nie()n/
interaction (n) /ntrk()n/ ebisi/ keep to yourself (phr) /kip t
invention (n) /nven()n/ as fresh as a daisy (phr) /z fre z j(r)self/
loneliness (n) /lnlins/ dezi/ like-minded (adj)
movement (n) /muvmnt/ as light as a feather (phr) /z lat z /lakmandd/
personality (n) /p(r)snlti/ fe(r)/ look out for yourself (phr)
popularity (n) /ppjlrti/ as quick as a flash (phr) /z kwk z /lk at f(r) j(r)self/
protection (n) /prtek()n/ fl/ precise (adj) /prsas/
safety (n) /sefti/ as quiet as a mouse (phr) /z kwat rehearse (v) /rh(r)s/
similarity (n) /smlrti/ z mas/ relate (v) /rlet/
sincerity (n) /snserti/ as solid as a rock (phr) /z sld z respectively (adv) /rspektvli/
rk/ revolutionise (v) /revlunaz/
People
as strong as an ox (phr) /z str z root (n) /rut/
actor (n) /kt(r)/
n ks/ sorority (n) /srrti/
participant (n) /p(r)tspnt/
as white as a sheet (phr) /z wat z speak your mind (phr) /spik j(r)
psychologist (n) /sakldst/ it/ mand/
researcher (n) /rs(r)t(r)/ struggle (v) /str()l/
scientist (n) /santst/ Ways of talking
support (n & v) /sp(r)t/
speaker (n) /spik(r)/ gasp (v) /sp/
synchronise (v) /skrnaz/
groan (v) /rn/
Body idioms and human think through (v phr) /k ru/
mutter (v) /mt(r)/
interaction undergraduate (n)
shriek (v) /rik/
be under someones thumb (phr) /nd(r)rdt/
sigh (v) /sa/
/bi nd(r) smwnz m/ upset (adj & v) /pset/

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Unit 2 Other words and phrases long-distance (adj) /l dstns/

bother (v) /b(r)/ master (v) /mst(r)/
Collocations with take, make practical (adj) /prktk()l/
chauffeur (v) /f(r)/
and do cliff (n) /klf/ rally (n) /rli/
take (phr) enforce (v) /nf(r)s/ relieved (adj) /rlivd/
a call /tek kl/ ensure (v) /n(r)/ sink in (v phr) /sk n/
a course /tek k(r)s/ explain (v) /ksplen/ solidarity (n) /sldrti/
a decision /tek ds()n/ gain (v) /en/ stereotype (n) /steritap/
an interest /tek n ntrst/ goddess (n) /des/ take advantage (phr)
a risk /tek rsk/ go down well (phr) / dan wel/ /tek dvntd/
a test /tek test/ imminent (adj) /mnnt/ unconditional (adj) /nknd()nl/
control /tek kntrl/ impetuous (adj) /mpetus/ within (adv) /wn/
cover /tek kv(r)/ implement (v) /mplment/
effect /tek fekt/ impulsive (adj) /mplsv/ Unit 3
offence /tek fens/ leap (v) /lip/ Phrasal verbs the mind
place /tek ples/ lower (v) /l(r)/ catch on (v phr) /kt n/
power /tek pa(r)/ provisional (adj) /prv()nl/ come up with (v phr) /km p w/
make (phr) rash (adj) /r/ hit on (v phr) /ht n/
an apology /mek n pldi/ requirements (n pl) /rkwa(r)mnts/ keep up with (v phr) /kip p w/
an attempt /mek n tempt/ rolling (adj) /rl/ leap out at (v phr) /lip at t/
a call /mek kl/ rope (n) /rp/ pick up (v phr) /pk p/
a choice /mek ts/ rush of adrenalin (phr) /r v piece together (v phr) /pis te(r)/
a comment /mek kment/ drenln/
talk through (v phr) /tk ru/
a complaint /mek kmplent/ scenery (n) /sinri/
a decision /mek ds()n/ show off (v phr) / f/ Other phrasal verbs
a difference /mek dfrns/ slippery (adj) /slpri/ fit in (v phr) /ft n/
an improvement /mek n snap decision (n) /snp ds()n/ get on with (v phr) /et n w/
mpruvmnt/ support vehicle (n) /sp(r)t vik()l/ look down on (v phr) /lk dan n/
a mistake /mek mstek/ synapse (n) /sanps/ look for (v phr) /lk f(r)/
a suggestion /mek sdest()n/ think ahead (v phr) /k hed/ stand out (v phr) /stnd at/
changes /mek tendz/ toss (a coin) (v) /ts/ take up (v phr) /tek p/
use of something /mek jus v toughen up (v phr) /tf()n p/ work out (v phr) /w(r)k at/
sm/ widely (adv) /wadli/ write down (v phr) /rat dan/
do (phr) wind (v) /wand/ The human mind
a course /du k(r)s/ articulate (adj) /(r)tkjlt/
a test /du test/ Gateway to exams: Units 12 bewildered (adj) /bwld(r)d/
business /du bzns/ grasp (v) /rsp/
adapt (v) /dpt/
harm /du h(r)m/ have a gift for (phr) /hv ft f(r)/
age limit (n) /ed lmt/
household chores /du hashld memorise (v) /memraz/
broaden (v) /brd()n/
t(r)z/ perceive (v) /p(r)siv/
challenge (v) /tlnd/
research /du rs(r)t/, recall (v) /rkl/
/du ris(r)t/ content (adj) /kntent/
custom (n) /kstm/ wander (v) /wnd(r)/
your best /du j(r) best/
demanding (adj) /dmnd/ Prefixes
Compound nouns cars and dependent (adj) /dpendnt/ anti co-
the road drop-out (adj) /drpat/ dis-/un-/im-
driving licence (n) /drav las()ns/ enrol (v) /nrl/ /ir-/in-/il- ex-
motorway (n) /mt(r)we/ fair share (n) /fe(r) e(r)/ inter- mis-
petrol station (n) /petrl ste()n/ fashion (n) /f()n/ over- post-
road sign (n) /rd san/ for that matter (phr) /f(r) t pre- re-
roundabout (n) /randbat/ mt(r)/ sub- super-
seat belt (n) /sit belt/ found (v) /fand/ under-
speed limit (n) /spid lmt/ from scratch (phr) /frm skrt/
steering wheel (n) /str wil/ idol (n) /ad()l/ Examples
traffic jam (n) /trfk dm/ impressive (adj) /mpresv/ disappointing (adj) /dspnt/
traffic light (n) /trfk lat/ logic (n) /ldk/ disjointed (adj) /dsdntd/

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impenetrable (adj) /mpentrb()l/ lack (n) /lk/ outset (n) /atset/

miscast (v) /mskst/ layer (n) /le(r)/ setback (n) /setbk/
overblown (adj) /v(r)bln/ light-hearted (adj) /lat h(r)td/ Adjectives
subconscious (adj) /sbkns/ lightning speed (phr) /latn spid/ genetically modified (adj) /dnetkli
underrated (adj) /ndretd/ lock up (v phr) /lk p/ mdfad/
uninspiring (adj) /nnspar/ masterpiece (n) /mst(r)pis/ worldwide (adj) /w(r)ldwad/
unpredictable (adj) memorable (adj) /mem()rb()l/ worthwhile (adj) /w(r)wal/
/nprdktb()l/ mesmerising (adj) /mezmraz/
Biology and scientific research
Other words and phrases mind-blowing (adj) /mand bl/
chromosome (n) /krmsm/
mnemonic device (n) /nmnk
a smash/flop (phr) / sm/flp/ contract (a disease) (v) /kntrkt/
dvas/
adaptation (n) /dpte()n/ enzyme (n) /enzam/
moving (adj) /muv/
alter (v) /lt(r)/ genetic engineering (n) /dnetk
overhear (v) /v(r)h(r)/
assign (v) /san/ endnr/
(critics) panned (the film) (v) /pnd/
appeal (n) /pil/ genetically modified (adj) /dnetkli
pattern (n) /pt(r)n/
big/low-budget (adj) /b/l bdt/ mdfad/
portrayal (n) /p(r)trel/
(the film) bombed (v) /bmd/ parasite (n) /prsat/
receive rave reviews (phr)
box office (n) /bks fs/ prevalent (adj) /prevlnt/
/rsiv rev rvjuz/
chunk (n) /tk/ resistant (adj) /rzst()nt/
recite (v) /rsat/
clap of thunder (phr) /klp v species (n) /spiiz/
risqu (adj) /rske/
nd(r)/ transmit (a disease) (v) /trnzmt/
script (n) /skrpt/
clich (n) /klie/
scriptwriter (n) /skrptrat(r)/ Causes, reasons and results
cliffhanger (n) /klfh(r)/
sequel (n) /sikwl/ as (adv) /z/, /z/
cope (with) (v) /kp/
setting (n) /set/ bring about (v phr) /br bat/
critic (n) /krtk/
shallow (adj) /l/ disastrous/catastrophic results (phr)
cursory (adj) /k(r)sri/
sharp (adj) /(r)p/ /dzstrs/ktstrfk rzlts/
deliver a great performance (phr)
soundtrack (n) /san(d)trk/ due to (prep) /dju tu/
/dlv(r) ret p(r)f(r)mns/
span (v) /spn/ give rise to (phr) /v raz tu/
devise (v) /dvaz/
supporting actor (n) /sp(r)ti in turn (phr) /n t(r)n/
disjointed (adj) /dsdntd/
kt(r)/ lead to (v phr) /lid tu/
display (v) /dsple/
sweep away (v phr) /swip we/ owing to (prep) / tu/
emerge (v) /m(r)d/
thought-provoking (adj) prompt (someone to do something)
empowerment (n) /mpa(r)mnt/
/t prvk/ (v) /prmpt/
endearing (adj) /ndr/
tinker (v) /tk(r)/ repercussion (n) /rip(r)k()n/
enhance (v) /nhns/
tool (n) /tul/ side effect (n) /sad fekt/
epic (adj) /epk/
twists and turns (of a plot) (n) spark off (v phr) /sp(r)k f/
expertise (n) /eksp(r)tiz/ /twsts n(d) t(r)nz/ stem from (v phr) /stem frm/
far-fetched (adj) /f(r) fett/ (the story) unfolds (v) /nfldz/
fast-moving (adj) /fst muv/ Other words and phrases
up-and-coming (adj) /p n(d)
flawed (adj) /fld/ km/ acquire (v) /kwa(r)/
flawlessly (adv) /fllsli/ anomaly (n) /nmli/
gatherer (n) /r(r)/ Unit 4 bar chart (n) /b(r) t(r)t/
get a lukewarm reception (phr) causation (n) /kze()n/
/et lukw(r)m rsep()n/ Compound nouns and conclusive (adj) /knklusv/
gripping (adj) /rp/ adjectives consumption (n) /knsmp()n/
(the film) grossed ($10,000) (v) Nouns conversely (adv) /knv(r)sli/
/rst/ breakthrough (n) /brekru/ corroborate (v) /krbret/
groundbreaking (adj) crackdown (n) /krkdan/ debilitate (v) /dbltet/
/ran(d)brek/ cutback (n) /ktbk/ decline (v) /dklan/
(the film) hit the big screen (phr) drawback (n) /drbk/ (non-)diagrammatic comparison (phr)
/ht b skrin/ feedback (n) /fidbk/ /(nn)darmtk
hug (v) /h/ lifetime (n) /laftam/ kmprs()n/
hunter (n) /hnt(r)/ offspring (n) /fspr/ die out (v phr) /da at/
insight (n) /nsat/ outbreak (n) /atbrek/ double (v) /db()l/
(un)inspiring (adj) /(n)nspar/ outcome (n) /atkm/ dramatic(ally) (adj, adv) /~
intriguing (adj) /ntri/ outlook (n) /atlk/ /drmtk, drmtkl/

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drop (v) /drp/ unparalleled (adj) /nprleld/ correspondence (n)

eradicate (v) /rdket/ visionary (adj) /vn()ri/ /krspndns/
fluctuate (v) /flktuet/ council (n) /kans()l/
foremost (adj) /f(r)mst/ Unit 5 court summons (n) /k(r)t smnz/
funding (n) /fnd/ data (n) /det/
Prepositional phrases
graze (v) /rez/ device (n) /dvas/
by means of (phr) /ba minz v/
halt (v) /hlt/ disrupt, disruption (v, n) /dsrpt,
in addition to (phr) /n d()n tu:/ dsrp()n/
keystone (n) /kistn/
in aid of (phr) /n ed v/ disturbance (n) dst(r)bns
level off (v phr) /lev()l f/
in the process of (phr) /n prses enforce, enforcement (v, n)
life-threatening (adj) /laf ret()n/
v/ /nf(r)s, nf(r)smnt/
line graph (n) /lan grf/
in/out of touch with (phr) /n/at v expectation (n) /ekspekte()n/
manipulate (v) /mnpjlet/ tt w/
manipulation (n) /mnpjle()n/ flaming (adj) /flem/
on account of (phr) /n kant v/
niche (n) /ni/ forthcoming (adj) /f(r)km/
on behalf of (phr) /n bhf v/
pave the way (for) (phr) /pev we/ get tough on (phr) /et tf n/
on the strength of (phr) /n
pie chart (n) /pa t(r)t/ hop on/off (v phr) /hp n/f/
stre v/
pioneer, pioneering (n, adj) /~ integral (adj) /nterl/
/pan(r), pan(r)/ Minor offences and punishment invasion of privacy (phr) /nve()n
plummet (v) /plmt/ be banned (from) (phr) /bi bnd v prvsi/
plunge (v) /plnd/ frm/ knock over (v phr) /nk v(r)/
pose (v) /pz/ be issued with a fine (phr) land in court (phr) /lnd n k(r)t/
proportion (n) /prp(r)()n/ /bi ud w fan/ litter bug (n) /lt(r) b/
reach a high/low (phr) /rit ha/ community service (n) /kmjunti lobby (n) /lbi/
l/ s(r)vs/ magistrate (n) /mdstret/
rebound (v) /rband/ court (n) /k(r)t/ manoeuvre (n) /mnuv(r)/
rocket (v) /rkt/ criminal record (n) /krmn()l measure (n) /me(r)/
roughly (approximately) (adv) rek(r)d/ merely (adv) /m(r)li/
/rfli/ judge (n & v) /dd/ monitor (v) /mnt(r)/
self-sustaining (adj) /self ssten/ litter (n & v) /lt(r)/ nuisance (n) /njus()ns/
sharp (adj) /(r)p/ lodge a (formal) complaint (phr) on-the-spot (adj) /n spt/
sharply (adv) /(r)pli/ /ld (f(r)m()l) kmplent/ pedestrian, pedestrianised (n, adj)
stabilise (v) /steblaz/ pay a small/heavy fine (phr) /~ /pdestrin, pdestrinazd/
/pe sml/hevi fan/ peer (n) /p(r)/
steady, steadily (adj, adv) /~
/stedi/, /stedli/ prosecute (v) /prskjut/ pinpoint (v) /pnpnt/
striking (adj) /strak/ suspended sentence (n) /sspendd place (v) /ples/
sentns/ praise (n & v) /prez/
table (grid) (n) /teb()l/
tackle (v) /tk()l/ Formal register premises (n pl) /premsz/
the majority (n) / mdrti/ a (growing) number of (phr) / r privacy (n) /prvsi/
the minority (n) / manrti/ nmb(r) v/ raise (v) /rez/
the wild (n) / wald/ highly (adv) /hali/ recipient (n) /rspint/
treble (v) /treb()l/ merely (adv) /m(r)li/ repercussions (n pl)
ultimately (adv) /ltmtli/ numerous (adj) /njumrs/ /rip(r)k()nz/
vulnerable (adj) /vln()rb()l/ provide (v) /prvad/ slam (v) /slm/
wipe out (v phr) /wap at/ the vast majority of (phr) / vst slang (n) /sl/
woolly mammoth (n) /wli mm/ mdrti v/ spark concern (phr) /sp(r)k
kns(r)n/
Other words and phrases
spokesperson (n) /spksp(r)s()n/
Gateway to exams: Units 34 adverse (adj) /dv(r)s/
state-owned (adj) /stet nd/
anatomical (adj) /ntmk()l/ alienate (v) /elinet/
summon (v) /smn/
archetypal (adj) /(r)ktap()l/ career (v) /kr(r)/
summons (n) /smnz/
eligible (adj) /eldb()l/ charge (v) /t(r)d/
thrive (v) /rav/
feat (n) /fit/ closed-circuit television (CCTV) (n)
track (v) /trk/
outsider (n) /atsad(r)/ /klzd s(r)kt telv()n/
troll, trolling (n) /trl, trl/
penmanship (n) /penmnp/ come into force (phr) /km ntu
urge (v) /(r)d/
f(r)s/
restraint (n) /rstrent/ verge (n) /v(r)d/
convict, conviction (v, n) /knvkt,
switch (v) /swt/ wreck (v) /rek/
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Unit 6 touristy (adj) /trsti/ renovate, renovation (v, n) /renvet,

vibrant (adj) /vabrnt/ renve()n/
Idiomatic expressions with welcoming (adj) /welkm/ rental (n) /rent()l/
home well-connected (adj) /wel knektd/ respectful (adj) /rspektf()l/
not be anything to write home about well-off (adj) /wel f/ retail (n) /ritel/
(phr) /nt bi eni t rat hm rocketing (adj) /rkt/
bat/ Other words and phrases
running costs (n) /rn ksts/
be at home with (phr) /bi t hm affordable (adj) /f(r)db()l/
rush into (v phr) /r ntu/
w/ barge (n) /b(r)d/
scandalous (adj) /sknd()ls/
be home and dry (phr) /bi hm be in the same boat (phr) /bi n
scenario (n) /snri/
n(d) dra/ sem bt/
semi-detached (adj) /semi dttt/
be home from home (phr) /bi hm be worth (adj) /bi w(r)/
skyline (n) /skalan/
frm hm/ (un)biased (adj) /(n)bast/
slum (n) /slm/
bring something home to somebody boiler (n) /bl(r)/
solely (adv) /slli/
(phr) /br sm hm t bound (adj) /band/
spoilt for choice (phr) /splt f(r)
smbdi/ budget (v) /bdt/
ts/
do something until the cows come collide (v) /klad/
staff (n) /stf/
home (phr) /du sm ntl compromise (v & n) /
kaz km hm/ stuff (n) /stf/
/kmprmaz/
home truths (n pl) /hm truz/ trawl (v) /trl/
cool off (v phr) /kul f/
take home (phr) /tek hm/ turn up (v phr) /t(r)n p/
derelict (adj) /derlkt/
unannounced (adv) /nnanst/
Finding a place to live diligent (adj) /dld()nt/
update (v) /pdet/
flat-/house-hunt (v) /flt/has hnt/ DIY (do-it-yourself) (n) /di a wa/
flat/house share (v) /flt/has e(r)/ dodgy (adj) /ddi/
draw a line (work out where the lines Gateway to exams: Units 56
landlord/landlady (n) /
/ln(d)l(r)d/ln(d)ledi/ are drawn) (phr) /dr lan/ case (n) /kes/
lodger (n) /ld(r)/ fly the nest (phr) /fla nest/ criminologist (n) /krmnldst/
move in (v phr) /muv n/ fund (v) /fnd/ end up (v phr) /end p/
pay a deposit (phr) /pe dpzt/ give notice (phr) /v nts/ fraud (n) /frd/
pay the rent (phr) /pe rent/ go up in the world (phr) / p n issue (v) /u/
w(r)ld/ obligatory (adj) /blt()ri/
sign a contract (phr) /san
kntrkt/ ground rules (n pl) /rand rulz/ take something for granted (phr)
squatter (n) /skwt(r)/ guardian (n) /(r)din/ /tek sm f(r) rntd/
studio flat (n) /stjudi flt/ hall of residence (n) transaction (n) /trnzk()n/
/hl v rezd()ns/ valid (adj) /vld/
tenant (n) /tennt/
handy (adj) /hndi/ watermark (n) /wt(r)m(r)k/
Describing cities and towns hassle (n) /hs()l/
atmospheric (adj) /tmsferk/ helicopter pad (n) /helkpt(r) pd/ Unit 7
bustling (adj) /bs()l/ high-profile (adj) /ha prfal/
cosmopolitan (adj) housewarming party (n) Word formation suffixes
/kzmplt()n/ /hasw(r)m p(r)ti/ Adjectives
crowded (adj) /kradd/ in short supply (phr) /n (r)t spla/ accessible (adj) /ksesb()l/
filthy (adj) /fli/ liaise (with) (v) /liez/ authentic (adj) /entk/
hilly (adj) /hli/ lose your temper (phr) /luz j(r) childish (adj) /tald/
historic (adj) /hstrk/ temp(r)/ collectable (adj) /klektb()l/
industrial (adj) /ndstril/ maintenance (n) /mentnns/ creative (adj) /krietv/
isolated (adj) /asletd/ mingle (v) /m()l/ credible (adj) /kredb()l/
magnificent (adj) /mnfs()nt/ mod cons (n pl) /md knz/ cynical (adj) /snk()l/
picturesque (adj) /pktresk/ moor (v) /m(r)/ effective (adj) /fektv/
quaint (adj) /kwent/ nightmare (n) /natme(r)/ famous (adj) /fems/
renowned (for) (adj) /rnand/ opulence (n) /pjlns/ funny (adj) /fni/
run-down (adj) /rn dan/ outskirts (n) /atsk(r)ts/ helpful (adj) /helpf()l/
shabby (adj) /bi/ pokey (adj) /pki/ important (adj) /mp(r)t()nt/
spotless (adj) /sptls/ power shower (n) /pa(r) a(r)/ innovative (adj) /nvetv/
sprawling (adj) /sprl/ prioritise (v) /prartaz/ instantaneous (adj) /nstntenis/
steeped in (adj) /stipt n/ recreation (n) /rekrie()n/ lucky (adj) /lki/
thriving (adj) /rav/ refurbish (v) /rif(r)b/ memorable (adj) /mem()rb()l/

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optimistic (adj) /ptmstk/ by means of (phr) /ba minz v/ retailer (n) /ritel(r)/
original (adj) /rd()nl/ casual (adj) /kul/ savvy (n) /svi/
pointless (adj) /pntls/ check (n) /tek/ scanner (n) /skn(r)/
powerful (adj) /pa(r)f()l/ chic (adj) /ik/ selfie (n) /selfi/
predictable (adj) /prdktb()l/ classic (n) /klsk/ sizeable (adj) /sazb()l/
resistant (adj) /rzst()nt/ fit (v) /ft/ vlogger (n) /vl(r)/
sensible (adj) /sensb()l/ flowery (adj) /flari/ wise (adj) /waz/
successful (adj) /sksesf()l/ glamorous (adj) /lmrs/
thoughtful/less (adj) /tf()l/ls/ loose (adj) /lus/ Unit 8
Adverb suffixes match (n & v) /mt/
Words with more than one
creatively (adv) /krietvli/ old-fashioned (adj)
meaning
/ld f()nd/
fortunately (adv) /f(r)tntli/ clear (adj) /kl(r)/
plain (adj) /plen/
luckily (adv) /lkli/ cover (v) /kv(r)/
scruffy (adj) /skrfi/
officially (adv) /f()li/ fair (adj) /fe(r)/
set a trend (phr) /set trend/
optimistically (adv) /ptmstkli/ hard (adj) /h(r)d/
smart (adj) /sm(r)t/
sensibly (adv) /sensbli/ point (v & n) /pnt/
sophisticated (adj) /sfstketd/
successfully (adv) /sksesf()li/ since (adv, prep) /sns/
stripy (adj) /strapi/
Verb suffixes suit (v) /sut/ phrases with point
intensify (v) /ntensfa/ tight (adj) /tat/ get to the point (phr) /et t
modernise (v) /md(r)naz/ pnt/
trendy (adj) /trendi/
standardise (v) /stnd(r)daz/ have a point (phr) /hv pnt/
Other words and phrases miss the point (phr) /ms pnt/
Noun suffixes
(a) fraction (of) (n) / () frk()n on the point of (phr) /n pnt v/
criticism (n) /krtsz()m/ (v)/ prove a point (phr) /pruv pnt/
discovery (n) /dskv()ri/ aisle (n) /al/ see a point (phr) /si pnt/
endorsement (n) /nd(r)smnt/ appliance (n) /plans/ the point of no return (phr) / pnt
imagination (n) /mdne()n/ assemble (v) /semb()l/ v n rt(r)n/
likelihood (n) /laklihd/ blogger (n) /bl(r)/ up to a point (phr) /p tu pnt/
originality (n) /rdnlti/ brainwash (v) /brenw/
readiness (n) /redins/ Compound adjectives parts of
buzz (n) /bz/
variety (n) /vrati/ the body
certification (n) /s(r)tfke()n/
Prefixes CFC (n) /si ef si/ breakneck (adj) /breknek/
autograph (n) /trf/ challenge (v) /tlnd/ ear-splitting (adj) /(r) splt/
multi-purpose (adj) /mlti p(r)ps/ customer-friendly (adj) eye-catching (adj) /a kt/
post-concert (adj) /pst kns(r)t/ /kstm(r) fren(d)li/ eye-opening (adj) /a p()n/
pre-concert (adj) /pri kns(r)t/ detail (v) /ditel/ hair-raising (adj) /he(r) rez/
developing country (n) /dvelp heart-stopping (adj) /h(r)t stp/
Advertising and selling heartwarming (adj)
kntri/
banner (n) /bn(r)/ /h(r)tw(r)m/
economic growth (n) /iknmk
billboard (n) /blb(r)d/ r/ nail-biting (adj) /nel bat/
brand name (n) /brnd nem/ far-reaching (adj) /f(r) rit/ soul-destroying (adj) /sl dstr/
endorse a product (phr) /nd(r)s following (n) /fl/ Metaphors happiness and
prdkt/
globalisation (n) /lblaze()n/ sadness
give away a freebie (phr) /v we
grab (v) /rb/
fribi/ be/feel down in the dumps (phr)
greenwashing (n) /rinw/ /bi/fil dan n dmps/
launch a marketing campaign (phr)
hashtag (n) /ht/ be/feel on top of the world (phr)
/lnt m(r)kt kmpen/
hold sway (phr) /hld swe/ /bi/fil n tp v w(r)ld/
make cold calls (phr) /mek kld
klz/ icon, iconic (n, adj) ~/ /akn, be in low spirits (phr) /bi n l
aknk/ sprts/
word-of-mouth publicity (phr)
/w(r)d v ma pblsti/ incentive (n) /nsentv/ be in seventh heaven (n)
influencer (n) /nfluns(r)/ /bi n sev()n hev()n/
Describing clothes and fashions interdependent (adj) be on cloud nine (phr) /bi n klad
adventurous (adj) /dvent()rs/ /nt(r)dpendnt/ nan/
baggy (adj) /bi/ pay off (v phr) /pe f/ be over the moon (phr) /bi v(r)
(be) in style (phr) /bi n stal/ purchase (n) /p(r)ts/ mun/
be seen dead in (phr) /bi sin ded n/ relatable (adj) /rletb()l/ brighten up (v phr) /brat()n p/

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cast a shadow over (phr) /kst rapids (n pl) /rpdz/ a qualification (n) /en
d v(r)/ recoil (v) /rkl/ kwlfke()n/
feel blue (phr) /fil blu/ reject (v) /rdekt/ confidence (n) /en
feel down/low (phr) /fil dan/l/ roar (v) /r(r)/ knfd()ns/
lift somebodys spirits (phr) /lft rope (n) /rp/ experience (n) /en ksprins/
smbdiz sprts/ rule out (v phr) /rul at/ insight (n) /en nsat/
light at the end of the tunnel (phr) rush (n) /r/ knowledge (n) /en nld/
/lat t i end v tn()l/ simulator, simulation (n, n) ~/ understanding (n) /en nd(r)
light up (v phr) /lat p/ /smjlet(r), smjle()n/ stnd/
look bright (phr) /lk brat/ single-handed (adj) /s()l hndd/ overcome +
look gloomy/bleak (phr) /lk lumi/ slap (v) /slp/ adversity (n) /v(r)km
blik/ slip (v) /slp/ dv(r)sti/
look up (v phr) /lk p/ speed (v) /spid/ an obstacle (n) /v(r)km
somebodys heart sinks (phr) spot (n) /spt/ n bstk()l/
/smbdiz h(r)t sks/ spread (v) /spred/ a problem (n) /v(r)km
walk/float on air (phr) /wk/flt strap together (v phr) /strp prblm/
n e(r)/ te(r)/ a setback (n) /v(r)km
Other words and phrases thrill seeker (n) /rl sik(r)/ setbk/
adamant (adj) /dmnt/ turbulent (adj) /t(r)bjlnt/ fear (n) /v(r)km f(r)/
adrenalin (n) /drenln/ war-torn (adj) /w(r)t(r)n/ resistance (n) /v(r)km
waterfall (n) /wt(r)fl/ rzst()ns/
astounded (adj) /standd/
battle it out (for) (phr) /bt()l t wedge (v) /wed/ experience +
at f(r)/ whirlpool (n) /w(r)lpul/ a situation (n) /ksprins
belongings (n pl) /blz/ witness (v) /wtns/ stue()n/
black out (v phr) /blk at/ zoom (v) /zum/ change (n) /ksprins tend/
blur (n) /bl(r)/ pain (n) /ksprins pen/
bruise (n) /bruz/ Gateway to exams: Units 78 problems (n) /ksprins
burst (n) /b(r)st/ prblmz/
backdrop (n) /bkdrp/
cling (v) /kl/ take up a +
base jumper (n) /bes dmp(r)/
cord (n) /k(r)d/ career (n) /tek p kr(r)/
cliff (n) /klf/
curl up (v phr) /k(r)l p/ hobby (n) /tek p hbi/
juggernaut (n) /d(r)nt/
dive (v) /dav/ position (n) /tek p pz()n/
multinational (adj) (n)
drag (v) /dr/ post (n) /tek p pst/
/mltin()nl/
enrich (v) /nrt/ undertake +
parachute (n) /prut/
essentially (adv) /sen()li/ analysis (n) /nd(r)tek
pier (n) /p(r)/
fade (v) /fed/ nlss/
propel (v) /prpel/
fearless (adj) /f(r)ls/ an investigation (n) /nd(r)tek
publicise (v) /pblsaz/
fictionalised (adj) /fk()nlazd/ n nveste()n/
somersault (v & n) /sm(r)slt/
float (v) /flt/ a study (n) /nd(r)tek stdi/
sponsor (n) /spns(r)/
give something a go (phr) a survey (n) /nd(r)tek
spurt (n) /sp(r)t/
/v sm / s(r)ve/
stage (v) /sted/
gorge (n) /(r)d/ a task (n) /nd(r)tek tsk/
stunt (n) /stnt/
harness (n) /h(r)ns/ Other collocations
head over heels (in love) (phr)
Unit 9 cause trouble (phr) /kz trb()l/
/hed v(r) hilz (n lv)/
inspire confidence (phr) /nspa(r)
hike (v) /hak/ Verbnoun collocations
knfd()ns/
impact (n) /mpkt/ embark on a + pay attention (phr) /pe ten()n/
infested (adj) /nfestd/ career (n) /mb(r)k n speak your mind (phr) /spik j(r)
ingest (v) /ndest/ kr(r)/ mand/
jolt (n) /dlt/ course (n) stand pressure (phr) /stnd pre(r)/
lifeboat (n) /lafbt/ /mb(r)k n k(r)s/ suffer a setback (phr) /sfr
lose your bottle (phr) project (n) /mb(r)k n setbk/
/luz j(r) bt()l/ prdekt/ take control of (phr) /tek kntrl
miraculous (adj) /mrkjls/ venture (n) /mb(r)k n v/
mountaineer (n) /mantn(r)/ vent(r)/ take responsibility for (phr) /tek
quest (n) /kwest/ gain + rspnsblti f(r)/

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pnjn/ take for granted (phr) /tek f(r)
weigh up the consequences/the rntd/ Phrasal verbs communication
pros and cons (phr) /we p under the nose of (phr) /nd(r) bring up (v phr) /br p/
knskwnsz/ prz n(d) knz/ nz v/ cut in (v phr) /kt n/
Life and career developments get through to (v phr) /et ru tu/
Other words and phrases
make out (v phr) /mek at/
accomplish (v) /kmpl/ accomplished (adj) /kmplt/
pick up on (v phr) /pk p n/
end up (v phr) /end p/ accomplishment (n)
point out (v phr) /pnt at/
enrol (on a course) (v) /nrl/ /kmplmnt/
speak out (v phr) /spik at/
find your feet (phr) /fand j(r) fit/ applicant (n) /plknt/
spell out (v phr) /spel at/
follow in somebodys footsteps (phr) by and large (phr) /ba n(d)
/fl n smbdiz ftsteps/ l(r)d/ talk down to (v phr) /tk dan tu/
get on in life (phr) /et n n laf/ drift (v) /drft/ turn to (v phr) /t(r)n tu/
give somebody insight into (phr) /v fall apart (v phr) /fl p(r)t/ Communication and
smbdi nsat ntu/ get the ball rolling (phr) /et bl communication breakdown
have lots of aspirations and drive (phr) rl/ find something puzzling (phr) /fand
/hv lts v spre()nz n(d) grind to a halt (phr) /rand tu sm pz()l/
drav/ hlt/ get the wrong end of the stick (phr)
never look back (phr) /nev(r) lk hands-on (adj) /hndz n/ /get r end v stk/
bk/ highly-regarded (adj) /hali imply (v) /mpla/
overcome setbacks (phr) /v(r)km r(r)dd/ make a gaffe (phr) /mek f/
setbks/ intern (n) /nt(r)n/ make a (witty) remark (phr) /mek
put something on hold (phr) /pt jump at an opportunity (phr) /dmp wti rm(r)k/
sm n hld/ t n p(r)tjunti/ misinterpret (v) /msnt(r)prt/
serve an apprenticeship (phr) /s(r)v liaise (v) /liez/ offend somebody unintentionally (phr)
n prentsp/ long-/short-term (adj) / /fend smbdi
settle in (v phr) /set()l n/ /l/(r)t t(r)m/ nnten()nli/
try your hand at something (phr) mentor (n & v) /ment(r)/ take something literally (phr)
/tra j(r) hnd t/ panel (n) /pn()l/ /tek sm lt()rli/
Words and expressions placement (n) /plesmnt/ talk at cross purposes (phr)
connected with internships proactive (adj) /prktv/ /tk t krs p(r)psz/
career advancement (phr) /krr prompt (adj) /prmpt/ understand nuances (phr)
dvnsmnt/ pursue (v) /p(r)sju/ /nd(r)stnd njunsz/
get a foot in the business (phr) /et recognition (n) /rekn()n/ Other words and phrases
ft n bzns/ recruit (v) /rkrut/
abbreviation (n) /brivie()n/
heavy workload (phr) /hevi referee (n) /refri/
acquire (v) /kwa(r)/
w(r)kld/ run a company (phr) /rn
approximate (n) /prksmt/
insight into how a company works kmp()ni/
assume (v) /sjum/
(phr) /nsat ntu ha kmp()ni short-staffed (adj) /(r)t stft/
behind the scenes (phr)
w(r)ks/ skip (v) /skp/
/bhand sinz/
long/antisocial hours (phr) /l/ slang (n) /sl/
bullet point (n) /blt pnt/
ntis()l a(r)z/ specification (n) /spesfke()n/
censorship (n) /sens(r)p/
make ends meet (phr) /mek endz straightforward (adj)
consistent (adj) /knsstnt/
mit/ /stretf(r)w(r)d/
convey (v) /knve/
mundane tasks (phr) /mnden strength (n) /stre/
tsks/ crowd-sourced (adj) /krads(r)st/
stumble on/upon (v phr) /stmb()l
networking opportunities (phr) cut off (from) (v phr) /kt f (frm)/
n/pn/
/netw(r)k p(r)tjuntiz/ dedicated (adj) /dedketd/
swing it (phr) /sw t/
on the job training (phr) /n db digitalisation (n)
tailor (n) /tel(r)/
tren/ /ddt()laze()n/
temp (n) /temp/
pass through (v phr) /ps ru/ dubbed (adj) /dbd/
trail (v) /trel/
perks (n pl) /p(r)ks/ excursion (n) /ksk(r)()n/
turn down (v phr) /t(r)n dan/
reach the point (phr) /rit pnt/ get in the way (phr) /et n we/
vacancy (n) /veknsi/
stand up for (yourself) (v phr) /stnd hard at work (phr) /h(r)d t w(r)k/
venue (n) /venju/
p f(r) j(r)self/ highlight (v) /halat/
venture (n) /vent(r)/
support financially (phr) /sp(r)t integrate (v) /ntret/
weakness (n) /wikns/
in the light of (phr) /n lat v/

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isolated (adj) /asletd/ treaty (n) /triti/ envisage (v) /nvzd/

lead people to believe something turn something on its head (phr) facilitator (n) /fsltet(r)/
(phr) /lid pip()l t bliv sm/ /t(r)n sm n ts hed/ harvest (v) /h(r)vst/
mistranslate, mistranslation (v, n) undergo (v) /nd(r)/ incubator (n) /kjbet(r)/
/mstrnslet, mstrnsle()n/ virtually (adv) /v(r)tli/ infringement (n) /nfrndmnt/
outline (v) /atlan/ word play (n) /w(r)d ple/ irrigate (v) /ret/
proficient (adj) /prf()nt/ worthy (adj) /w(r)i/ kneecap (n) /nikp/
prominence (n) /prmnns/ legal jurisdiction (n) /li()l
propose (v) /prpz/ Gateway to exams: Units 910 drsdk()n/
prove popular (phr) /pruv ppjl(r)/ limb (n) /lm/
range (n) /rend/ arise (from) (v) /raz/
onset (n) /nset/
small talk (n) /sml tk/ augment, augmentation (v, n)
outcry (n) /atkra/
/ment, mente()n/
sour (adj) /sa(r)/ precedent (n) /presdnt/
bench (n) /bent/
statement (n) /stetmnt/ quality control (n) /kwlti kntrl/
commercial returns (n pl)
strike (v) /strak/ realm (n) /relm/
/km(r)()l rt(r)nz/
stroke of the pen (phr) /strk v sabotage (n) /sbt/
component (n) /kmpnnt/
pen/ staged (adj) /stedd/
critical (adj) /krtk()l/
subtitler (n) /sbtat()l(r)/ surgeon (n) /s(r)d()n/
crop (n) /krp/
subtitles (n pl) /sbtat()lz/ tend (plants) (v) /tend/
dispute (n) /dspjut/, /dspjut/
superficial (adj) /sup(r)f()l/ trademark (n) /tredm(r)k/
enhance (v) /nhns/
synchronised (adj) /skrnazd/

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