SECRETARÍA DE EDUCACIÓN

SUBSECRETARIA DE EDUCACIÓN BÁSICA Y MEDIA SUPERIOR

LISTA DE PALABRAS A2
A2 DEFINITION EXAMPLE
1 above At or to a higher
Something place
bad that or position
happens than
that is notsomething/somebody.
expected or intended and that often damages something or Her name comes above mine on the lis.t
2 accident injures someone. Martha had a car accident and gor her arm broken.
3 across Going from one side to the other side of something. I walked across the street.
4 actually Used in speaking to emphasize a fact or a comment, or that something is really true. Actually this is my pencil.
5 adult A person or animal that has grown to full size and strength. An adult under English law is someone over 18 years old.
6 adventure An unusual, exciting or dangerous experience, journey or series of events. Alfre described science as the greatest adventure in the world.
7 afraid Feeling fear, or feeling worry about the possible results of a particular situation. She was afraid for her children.
8 after Later than something; following something in time. We will go after doing homework.
9 against Disagreeing with a plan or activity. She spoke against the decision to close the college.
10 actor A person who performs on the stage, on television or in films, especially as a profession He is one of the best actors.
11 almost Near to something.
A formal arrangement to meet or visit somebody at a particular time, especially for a reason She's almost 30.
12 appointment (propue) connected with their work. I have got a dental appointment at 3 o'clock.
13 amazing Extremely surprising Messi is going to vost an amazing amount of money.
14 among Surrounded by somebody/something; in the middle of somebody/something I was swomming among sharks.
15 angry Having a strong feeling against someone who has behaved badly. I don't understand what he's angry about.
16 apartment A set of rooms for living in, usually on one floor of a building. He was evicted from his Manhattan apartment.
17 able To have thebad
Something skill,that
intelligence,
happens that opportunity, etc. needed
is not expected to do something.
or intended and that often damages something or
A viral illness left her barely able to walk.
18 accident injures someone. I had an accident at work.
19 actually Used in speaking to emphasize a fact or a comment, or that something is really true. I actually do not know what are you talking about.
20 adverb A word that describes or gives more information about a verb. I am slowly doing my homework.
21 adjective A word that describes a noun or pronoun. She is happy with her new dog.
22 advertisement A
A notice, picture
long, narrow or film
piece tellingthat
of cloth people about
is tied a product,
around job
an injury oror service.
a part of someone's body that has been You can place an advertisement on a classifieds website.
23 bandage hurt. He wound a small bandage round her finger.
24 barbecue An outdoor
A game meal
played or partyin
especially when
Northfood is cooked
America in this
by two way.
teams of nine players, in which a player hits a ball Let´s have a barbecue!
25 baseball with a bat and tries to run around four bases on a large field before the other team returns the ball. Let´s play baseball!
26 badly Without skill or care, not succesfully. He plays fifa so badly. / Things have been going badly.
27 bicycle A two-wheeled vehicle that you sit on and move by turning the two pedals. I want to buy a new bicycle.
28 biology The scientific study of the life and structure of plants and animals. She's a professor of biology at BUAP.
29 blackboard A dark surface on a wall or frame that a teacher writes on with chalk. The lecturer illustrated his point with a diagram on the blackboard.
30 blanket-blood Book writen by Eileen Wharton. I loved reading blanket of blood, such a good book!
31 boat A small vehicle for travelling on water. I love travelling on boats.
32 bake To cook inside an oven, without using added liquid or fat. I was singing while the cake was baking.
33 belt A strip of leather or material worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration. She fastened her belt tightly around her waist.
34 balloon. A small bag made of very thin rubber that becomes larger and rounder when you fill it with air or gas. They tied the balloons to the back of the car.
35 bother To annoy or cause problems for someone. Don't bother your father when he's working.
 A device that is placed inside a car engine, clock, radio, etc. and that produces the electricity that
36 battery makes it work. The batery of my phone is not working fine.
37 building A structure with walls and a roof, such as a house or factory. The once-empty site was now covered with buildings.
38 borrow To take and use something that belongs to somebody else, and return it to them at a later time. Can I borrow your umbrella?
39 bus station A place where buses start and end their routes. I was waiting for her in the buss station.
40 business The activity of buying and selling goods and services. He's in the frozen food business.
41 busy Having a lot to do; perhaps not free to do something else because you are working on something. She was always too busy to listen.
42 bookshop A shop or website where books are sold. I work three mornings a week at the bookshop.
43 beginner A person who is starting to learn something and cannot do it very well yet. This class is for begginers.
44 capital A city
A cointhat
and isunit
theofcentre
money ofworth
government of amain
1% of the country
unitor
ofsmaller
money political
in many area.
countries, for example of the London used to be the financial capital of the world.
45 cent US dollar
Giving orof
a lot ofattention
the euro.to what you are doing so that you do not have an accident, make a mistake, A one-minute phone call to the UK cost 10 cents.
46 careful or damage something. Be careful with the glasses.
47 carpet Thick material used for covering floors. He spent the morning laying the new carpet.
48 carrot A
A long pointed
drawing, orangeinroot
especially vegetable.or magazine, that tells a joke or makes a humorous political
a newspaper I will take a glass of carrot juice please.
49 cartoon criticism. He is the creator of a successful cartoon series.
50 cathedral The main church of a district, under the care of a bishop. I visited Puebla´s catredal.
51 competitor A person, team, or company that is competing against others. Their prices are better than any of their competitors.
52 centimeter A unit for measuring length. There are 100 centimetres in a metre.
53 century A
Anperiod
area onof the
100internet
years. where people can communicate with each other, usually about one particular This sculpture must be centuries old.
54 chat room topic. You can't believe all the stories you hear in internet chat rooms.
55 chemist A person who studies chemistry, or a scientist who works with chemicals or studies their reactions. She worked as a chemist for the water company.
56 cash Money in the form of coins or notes. How much cash do you have on you?
57 ceiling The inside surface of a room that you can see when you look above you. I got a crick in my neck from painting the ceiling.
58 century A period of 100 years. This sculpture must be centuries old.
59 colleague One of a group of people who work together. We're entertaining some colleagues of Carol's tonight.
60 college A place where students go to study or to receive training after they have left school. I went to the Royal college of art.
61 comfortable Making youmaterial,
A piece of feel physically relaxed;
especially cloth,pleasant to wear,
that hangs acrosssit on.
a window or opening to make a room or part of It's such a comfortable bed.
62 curtain a room dark or private. Heavy curtains blocked out the sunlight.
63 daily Happening, done or produced every day. Many people still read a daily newspaper.
64 dancer Someone who dances either as a job or for pleasure. He's a dancer in the Royal Ballet.
65 dangerous Likely to injure or harm somebody, or to damage or destroy something. The situation is extremely dangerous.
66 decide To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities. They have to decide by next Friday.
67 dead No longer alive. My grand parents died 2 years ago.
68 danger The possibility of harm or death to someone. He drove so fast that I really felt my life was in danger.
69 dentist A person whose job is to take care of people’s teeth. I went to the dentist yesterday.
70 department store large shop divided into several different parts, each of which sells different things. He's got a job demonstrating kitchen equipment in a department store.
71 diary A book
The wayininwhich
whichyoutworecord
peopleyour thoughts
or things are or
notfeelings or other;
like each what hasthehappened each day.
way in which Ana
He wasFrank had a diary.
studying the similarities and differences between humans and
72 difference somebody/something has changed.
Going or being a long way down from the top or surface, or being of a particular distance from the animals.
73 deep top to theofbottom.
A period time when somebody/something has to wait because of a problem that makes something The hole is so deep you can't see the bottom.
74 delay slow or late. Increased congestion and traffic delays are expected.
75 digital camera A type of camera that records images that can be looked at on a computer. I want to buy a new dugutal camera.
 76 discount An amount of money that is taken off the usual cost of something. I got a discount on my shoes.
77 describe To say or write what someone or something is like. Could you describe your attacker?
78 dessert Sweet food eaten at the end of a meal. That
I sawwas a delicious chocolate
a dolphin-dinosaur dessert.
fossil in the museum, the guide told me that its real
79 dolphin-dinosaur Dolhin like animal that existed millions of years ago. name was Ichthyosaurs.
80 double Twice
To copy asormuch.
move programs or information into a computer's memory, especially from the internet or I will take a double espresso.
81 download a larger computer. You can download the app for free.
82 downstairs To or on a lower floor of a building, especially the ground floor. I went downstairs to answer the phone.
83 enough As much as is necessary; in the amount or to the degree needed. There are 25 textbooks per class. That should be enough.
84 electric Connected
A with electricity;
form of energy that can be using, produced
produced by or ways
in several producing electricity.
and that provides power to devices that create I loved my new electric guitar.
85 electricity light,
A veryheat,
largeetc.
animal with thick grey skin, large ears, two curved outer teeth called tusks and a long IThe electricity
hate hasuse
that circus beenrealturned
animalsoff.like elephants, they must not use animal
86 elephant nose called a trunk. There are two types of elephant, the African and the Asian. since they are not meant to be trated like that.
87 euro The unit of money used in most European Union countries. I need to change my pounds into euros.
88 emotion A
A strong
personfeeling
whose such
job isastolove, fear
design oror anger;
build the partengines,
machines, of a person’s character
or electrical that consists
equipment, of feelings.
or things such as Fear is a normal human emotion.
89 engineer roads, railways, or bridges, using scientific principles. My cousin is a civil engineer.
90 earn To get money for work that you do. She must earn a fortune.
91 envelope A
A flat,
smallusually square
piece of rubberor or
rectangular, paper container
a similar substance, used for forremoving
a letter. pencil marks from paper; a piece of I folded the letter in half and put it in an envelope.
92 eraser soft material used for removing chalk marks from a blackboard. The teacher lost her ereaser.
93 everything All things.written, spoken or practical test, especially at school or college, to see how much you know
A formal You brought all the movies, nice!
94 examination about a subject, or what you can do. The issue needs further examination.
95 excellent Extremely good. The food was excellent.
96 except Used before you mention the only thing or person about which a statement is not true. We work every day except Sunday.
97 exactly Used when you are giving or asking for information that is completely correct. The journey took exactly three hours.
98 exercise Physical or mental activity that you do to stay healthy or become stronger. Swimming is good exercise.
99 engine A machine that uses the energy from liquid fuel or steam to produce movement. My car's been having engine trouble recently.
100 fame The state of being known and talked about by many people. Daisy Ridley of ‘Star Wars’ fame.
101 fail To not succeed in what you are trying to achieve or are expected to do. He failed in his attempt to break the record.
102 fantastic extremely good; excellent He's done a fantastic job.
103 farmer Someone who owns or takes care of a farm. He is a beef cattle farmer.
104 fashion A
Hotpopular styleasofhamburgers
food such clothes, hair,that
etc.isat a particular
quick to cook time or place;cooked
or is already the state
andofisbeing popular.
therefore served very Long skirts have come into fashion again.
105 fast food quickly in a restaurant. I love eating fast food.
106 fair Acceptable and appropriate in a particular situation. The punishment was very fair.
107 feel To experience something physical or emotional. How would you feel about moving to a different city?
108 few Used
Any ofwith plural
several nouns and
different a plural
types verb toused
of container mean to‘astore
small number’,
papers, ‘some’.
letters, and other documents in an We've had a few replies.
109 file ordered way, especially in an office. You'll find it in the files under "C".
110 fill To make something full of something; to become full of something. Smoke filled the room.
111 finally After a long time or some difficulty. We finally got home at midnight.
112 flame A
A hot brightcondition
weather stream ofinburning gas small
which very that comes
drops from
of watersomething that is on
come together tofire.
form a thick cloud close to The plane burst into flames.
113 fog the land or sea, making it difficult to see. Mist, fog, and snow are common in this area.
114 foggy Not clear because of fog. He was driving much too fast for the foggy conditions.
115 fried Cooked in hot oil or fat. I love fried chicken.
116 foreign In or from a country that is not your own. What foreign languages do you speak?
117 foreigner A
A person who
large area ofcomes from a different
land covered with treescountry.
and plants, usually larger than a wood, or the trees and plants The fact that I was a foreigner was a big disadvantage.
118 forest themselves. The children got lost in the forest.
119 fridge A piece of electrical equipment in which food is kept cold so that it stays fresh. The kids tend to raid the fridge when they get home from school.
120 fresh New or different.
Objects that can be moved, such as tables, chairs and beds, that are put into a house or an office to The original orders were cancelled and I was given fresh instructions.
121 furniture make
A partitofsuitable
a fencefor living orwall
or outside working
that in.
is fixed at one side and opens and closes like a door, usually We need to buy some new furniture.
122 gate made of metal or wooden strips. The lift won't move if the safety gate isn't shut properly.
123 garage A building for keeping one or more cars or other vehicles in. Did you shut the garage door?
124 garlic A plant of the onion family that has a strong taste and smell and is used in cooking to add flavour. This recipe takes four cloves of garlic.
125 gas station A place where fuel is sold for road vehicles, often with a small shop. I will get there in a bit, I am in the gas station.
126 gift A thing that you give to somebody, especially on a special occasion or to say thank you. Thank you for your generous gift.
127 grandchild The child of your son or daughter. Now I see my grandchildren every week.
128 grandfather The father of your father or mother. The firm had been founded by his grandfather.
129 grape A small, round, purple or pale green fruit that you can eat or make into wine. He pulled another grape off the bunch and popped it into his mouth.
130 grilled Cooked over fire or hot coals, usually on a metal frame. I love grilled shrimp.
131 girlfriend A
A girl or awho
person woman that somebody
is staying with you, is
orhaving
a person a romantic
you haverelationship
invited to a with.
social occasion, such as a party or He’s got a new girlfriend.
132 guest a meal. 150 guests were invited to the wedding.
133 guidebook A
A book
piece that gives information
of clothing that is wornabout
on thea place for travellers
hand and or tourists.
wrist for warmth or protection, with separate parts I need I guide book for Mexico.
134 glove for each finger. Those gloves look nice and warm.
135 half-price The fact of costing
An electrical device,half the usual
usually price.
held in the hand, that blows out hot air and is used for drying a person's I bought a half-price t-shirt.
136 hairdryer hair. I want to buy a new hairdryer.
137 half Either of two equal parts into which something is or can be divided. An hour and a half is allowed for the exam.
138 handbag A small bag for money, keys, make-up, etc., carried especially by women. I've got far too much clobber in my handbag.
139 happen To take place, especially without being planned. You'll never guess what's happened!
140 ham Pig's meat from the leg or shoulder, preserved with salt or smoke. The ham was studded with cloves.
141 headache A continuous pain in the head. He had a terrible headache.
142 healthy Strong and well. She's a normal, healthy child.
143 heart The organ in the chest that sends blood around the body, usually on the left in humans. The patient's heart stopped beating for a few seconds.
144 heating The systemwithout
An aircraft that keepswingsa building
that haswarm.
large blades on top that go round. It can fly straight up from the Is the heating on?
145 helicopter ground
Being a large distance from one
and can also stay in position
top to bottominor the air. way above the ground, or having the stated
a long He was rushed to the hospital by helicopter.
146 high distance from top to bottom. It's two and a half metres high and one metre wide.
147 hill An
Thearea
areaofatland that
either is higher
side than the
of the body land around
between the topit,ofbut
thenot
legas high
and theasmiddle
a mountain.
part of the body; the The house is built on the side of a hill overlooking the river.
148 hip joint at the top of the leg that connects it with the top part of the body.
A game played on a field by two teams of 11 players, with curved sticks and a small hard ball. Teams These jeans are too tight around the hips.
149 hockey try to hit the ball into the other team’s goal. She plays hockey in the winter.
150 hurry To move or do things more quickly than normal or to make someone do this. Hurry or you'll be late.
151 hurried Done very or too quickly. We left early, after a hurried breakfast.
152 hurt To cause physical pain to somebody/yourself; to injure somebody/yourself. Strong
A valid light hurts
driver's my eyes.
license, state ID card, passport or other photo ID is required as
153 ID card An identity card. proof of identity.
154 immediately Now
Used orto without
say that waiting
one thing or can,
thinking.
will or might happen or be true, depending on another thing We really ought to leave immediately.
155 if happening or being true. If you see him, give him this note.
156 include To make somebody/something part of something. You should include some examples in your essay.
157 information Facts about a situation, person, event, etc. Do you have any information about it?
158 insect Any small creature with six legs and a body divided into three parts. Insects usually also have wings. Ants, bees and flies are all insects.
159 insects Plural of the word insect. Most birds spend most of the day eating insects
160 instead In place of someone or something else. There's no coffee, would you like a cup of tea instead?
161 instability Uncertainty caused by the possibility of a sudden change in the present situation. The building's instability makes it extremely dangerous.
162 instructions Detailed information on how to do or use something. Follow the instructions on the packet carefully.
163 instrument An object, such as a piano, guitar, or drum, that is played to produce musical sounds. Which instrument do you play?
164 improve To become better than before; to make something/somebody better than before. Overall the situation has improved dramatically.
165 international Involving more than one country. She was the boss of a large international company.
166 island information The information related to a place. This is the new island information.
167 itself Used when the animal or thing that does an action is also affected by it. The cat was washing itself.
168 jam A
A thick
type ofsweet substance
modern made by boiling
music originally developedfruitby
with sugar, often sold with
African-Americans, in jars and spread
a rhythm on bread.
in which the strong I love strawberry jam.
169 jazz notes often come before the beat. I've never really gone in for classical music, but I love jazz.
170 jump To movesoft
A sweet quickly
foodoff the ground
made or away
by cooking fruit from a surface
with sugar by pushing
to preserve it. Ityourself withwithout
is smooth, your legs
anyand feet.of
pieces She jumped down from the chair.
171 jelly fruit in it. Jelly is eaten on bread.
Decorative objects worn on your clothes or body that are usually made from valuable metals, such as I've made a strawberry jelly for the children's tea.
172 jewellery gold and silver, and precious stones. The jewellery showed exquisite craftsmanship.
173 just Now, very soon, or very recently. I'll just finish this, then we can go.
174 lake A large area of water that is surrounded by land. We swam in the lake.
175 lamp A device for giving light, especially one that has a covering or is contained within something. They gave us a sunray lamp.
176 laptop A computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and is flat when closed. I always take my laptop when I travel.
177 left-hand On the left side of something. The top left-hand corner of the page.
178 jump To push yourself suddenly off the ground and into the air using your legs. The children were jumping up and down with excitement.
179 less Used with uncountable nouns to mean ‘a smaller amount of’. He was advised to smoke fewer cigarettes and drink less beer.
180 Jupiter The planet
A type fifth in order of
of entertainment in distance from theplays
which a machine Sun, after Mars
only the and of
music before Saturn.
popular songs so that people can In Roman times a temple to Jupiter stood here.
181 karaoke sing the words themselves. I love karaoke time.
182 kayaking The activity or sport of travelling in a kayak. He loves kayaking.
183 keep To have or continue to have in your possession. Do you want this photograph back or can I keep it?
184 keyboard The set of keys on a computer or typewriter that you press in order to make it work. Switch off the computer and unplug the keyboard.
185 kill To make somebody/something die. Tiredness while driving can kill.
186 kilogram A unit of mass equal to 1,000 grams. I bought three kilograms of plums.
187 kilometer unit of measurement equal to 1,000 meters He walks two kilometers to work every morning.
188 kind A group of people or things that are the same in some way; a particular variety or type. What kind of house do you live in?
189 kit A set of things, such as tools or clothes, used for a particular purpose or activity. I need a new medical kit.
190 litre A unit for measuring volume. I drink 2 litres of water everyday.
191 lake A large area of water that is surrounded by land. We stayed in a hotel on the edge of Lake Ontario.
192 lamp A device for giving light, especially one that has a covering or is contained within something. They gave us a sunray lamp.
193 large Big in size or quantity. There were some very large amounts of money involved.
194 latest Newest or most recent or modern. Have you seen her latest movie?
195 laugh To make the sounds and movements of your face that show you think something is funny or silly. When I heard her excuse, I just laughed.
196 lazy Not willing to work or use any effort. He's too lazy to walk to work.
197 least Less than anything or anyone else; the smallest amount or number. This group is the least likely of the four to win.
198 leather Animal skin treated in order to preserve it, and used to make shoes, bags, clothes, equipment, etc. I love my new leather jacket.
199 left On or towards
A yellow citrus the
fruitside
withofjuice
yourthat
body that
has is to the
a bitter, west
sharp when
taste. you of
Slices arelemon
facingand
north.
lemon juice are used His left eye was heavily bandaged.
200 lemon in cooking and drinks.
To give something to somebody or allow them to use something that belongs to you, which they have Can you pleasea dd a squeeze of lemon juice?
201 lend to return to you later. They will lend equipment free of charge.
202 less Used withsomething
To allow uncountable nouns to
to happen or mean
someone‘a smaller amount of’.by not doing anything to stop an action
to do something He was advised to smoke fewer cigarettes and drink less beer.
203 let or by giving your permission. She wanted to go but her parents wouldn't let her.
204 level The height of
A building, something
room, in relationthat
or organization to the
has ground or toofwhat
a collection it used
books, to be. music, and sometimes
documents, The cables are buried one metre below ground level.
205 library things such as tools or artwork, for people to borrow, usually without payment. Some libraries were lending MP3 players to students.
206 licence An official document that shows that permission has been given to do, own or use something. Applicants must hold a valid driving licence.
207 license US spelling of licence. Her license was revoked by the court.
208 lie To be in or move into a horizontal position on a surface. A cat lay in front of the fire.
209 lift To raise somebody/something or be raised to a higher position or level. I lifted the lid of the box and peered in.
210 line A
A long,
recordthin mark pieces
of short on the ofsurface of something.
information, such as people's names, usually written or printed with a Sign your name on the dotted line.
211 list single thing on each line and often ordered in a way that makes a particular thing easy to find. Is your name on the list?
212 litre A unit for measuring volume. I drink 2 litres of water everyday.
213 look after To be responsible for or to take care of somebody/something/yourself. Who's going to look after the children while you're away?
214 lose To no longer have something because you do not know where it is. He's always losing his car keys.
215 lost Not knowing where you are and how to get to a place. I've lost my ticket.
216 loud Making a lot of noise. She spoke in a very loud voice.
217 lovely Beautiful; attractive. She looks lovely tonight.
218 low Not measuring much from the base to the top. The garden was surrounded by a low hedge.
219 luck Good things that happen to you by chance, not because of your own efforts or abilities. It was a stroke of luck that we found you.
220 lucky Having good things happen to you by chance. He's lucky that he wasn't fired.
221 luggage Bags, cases, etc. that contain somebody's clothes and things when they are travelling. There's room for one more piece of luggage.
222 machine A piece of equipment with several moving parts that uses power to do a particular type of work. The different sizes of eggs are sorted by a machine.
223 mad Having
A type ofa mind that does
thin book not work
with large pages normally; mentally
and a paper coveril.that contains articles and photographs and is They realized that he had gone mad.
224 magazine published every week or month.
The secret power of appearing to make impossible things happen by saying special words or doing She has written articles for several women's magazines.
225 magic special things. Do you believe in magic?
226 make sure To do something in order to be certain that something else happens. They scored another goal and made sure of victory.
227 make up Coloured substances used on your face to improve or change your appearance. I put on a little eye make-up.
A drawing of the earth's surface, or part of that surface, showing the shape and position of different
228 manager The personpolitical
countries, who is responsible for managing
borders, natural an organization.
features such as rivers and mountains, and artificial features such I would like to speak to the manager.
229 map as roads and buildings. We need a large-scale map showing all the footpaths that we can walk along.
230 mark To write or draw a symbol, line, etc. on something in order to give information about it. The flood level is marked by a white line on the wall.
231 market A place or event at which people meet in order to buy and sell things. Are you sure there's a market for the product?
232 married Having a husband or wife. Sam and Chris are getting married on Saturday.
233 match A sports competition or event in which two people or teams compete against each other. We won the
Branches match.
of mathematics include arithmetic, algebra, geometry and
234 mathematics The science of numbers and shapes. trigonometry.
235 matter The reason for pain, worry, or a problem. What's the matter? Why are you crying?
236 may Used to say that something is possible. That may or may not be true.
237 maybe Used to show that something is possible or that something might be true. Maybe they'll come tomorrow.
238 mean To have something as a meaning in the same or another language. The word ‘Kuching’ means ‘cat’ in Malay.
239 medicine substance, especially in the form of a liquid or a pill, that is a treatment for illness or injury. She knows a lot about herbal medicines.
240 meeting An occasion when people come together to discuss or decide something. A hundred people attended the public meeting.
241 member A person, animal, or thing that is part of a group. The lion is a member of the cat family.
242 memory Your ability to remember things. He had a great memory for detail.
243 menu A list of the food that you can eat in a restaurant. The waiter brought the menu and the wine list.
244 metre A unit for measuring length; a hundred centimetres. Every few metres the cat stopped and turned to look at me.
245 midday Twelve
The parto'clock in the middle
of something that isof
atthe day. distance from all its edges or sides; a point or a period of
an equal I just have a sandwich at midday/for my midday meal.
246 middle time between the beginning and the end of something. This chicken isn't cooked in the middle.
247 midnight Twelve o'clock in the middle of the night. There's a great film on TV at midnight.
248 might Used when showing that something is or was possible. He might get there in time, but I can't be sure.
A substance that is naturally present in the earth and is not formed from animal or vegetable matter,
249 mine Of
foror belonging
example goldtoand
thesalt.
person
Somewriting or speaking.
minerals are also present in food and drink and in the human body That pencil is mine.
250 mineral and are essential for good health. Australia is abundant in minerals.
251 mirror A
Topiece
fail toofdo
special flat glass something,
or experience that reflectsoften
images, so that you
something can see
planned yourself when
or expected, or to you look
avoid in it.or
doing He looked at himself in the mirror.
252 miss experiencing something. I missed the start of the class because my bus was late.
253 missing Someone who is missing has disappeared. Her father has been missing since September 1992.
254 mistake An action or an opinion that is not correct, or that produces a result that you did not want. It's easywater
Oil and to make a mistake.
don't mix. Even if you shake them together they separate into
255 mix To combine, so that the result cannot easily be separated into its parts. two layers.
256 mixed Consisting of different qualities or elements. I listened to her story with mixed emotions.
257 model A copy of something, usually smaller than the original object. I used to build model aeroplanes.
258 modern Designed and made using the most recent ideas and methods. We're in the very modern-looking building opposite the station.
259 moment A very short period of time. Could you wait a moment, please?
260 moon The moon as it appears in the sky at a particular time There's no moon tonight
261 most The
A roadbiggest number
vehicle or amount
with two wheels,of; morebythan
driven anything
an engine, or anyone
with one seatelse.
for the driver and often a seat for What's the most you've ever won at poker?
262 motorcycle a passenger behind the driver. He never learned to ride a motorcycle or to drive a car.
263 mountain A very high hill, often with rocks near the top. The steep mountains tower all around.
264 mouse A
Tosmall
change mammal
positionwith short fur,
or make a pointed face, andchange
somebody/something a long position
tail. in a way that can be seen, heard The mouse looked around the room inquisitively.
265 move or felt. The bus was already moving when I jumped onto it.
266 movie theater A theatre where people pay to watch films. The movie theater has ten screens.
267 musical Connected with music; containing music. He was one of the greatest musical talents of all time.
268 must Used to show
Relating that it isofnecessary
to or typical a whole or very and
important that something happens ofinthat
the country
present or
or future. Meat must be cooked thoroughly.
All the animals, plants, rocks, etc.country
in the worlditsand
people,
all therather thanforces,
features, to partand processes that to other
happen
269 national countries.
or exist independently of people, such as the weather, the sea, mountains, the production of young Britain
This newhas more than
technique of ten national
artificially newspapers.
growing cells copies what actually happens
270 nature animals or plants, and growth. in nature.
271 nearly Almost, or not completely. It's been nearly three months since my last haircut.
272 neck The part of the body between the head and the shoulders. He tied a scarf around his neck.
273 negative Bad or harmful. The crisis had a negative effect on trade.
274 neighbour Someone
Material thatwhoislives
made very close tothread
of string, you. or wire twisted or tied together, with small spaces in between; Some of the neighbours have complained about the noise from our party.
275 net a piece of this material used for a particular purpose. Unfortunately the animals are often caught in fishing nets.
276 news Not existing before; recently made, invented, introduced, etc. Have you read her new novel?
277 nobody Not anyone; no person. Nobody knew what to say.
278 nobility The quality of being noble in character. The bravery and nobility of these men who died for their country.
279 noisy Making a lot of noise. Our neighbours are very noisy.
280 normal Ordinary
Usually theor north
usual;the
thedirection
same as would
that is be
on expected.
your left when you watch the sun rise; one of the four main It's normal for couples to argue now and then.
281 north points of the compass. Which way is north?
282 nothing Not anything; no single thing. There was nothing in her bag.
283 notice To see or become conscious of something or someone. I noticed a crack in the ceiling.
284 nurse A person whose job is to take care of sick or injured people, usually in a hospital. She trained as a nurse in Korea.
285 off Not operating because of not being switched on. Make sure the computers are all off before you go home.
286 offer Toroom
A say that you of
or part area willing
buildingtoingive something
which to somebody.
people work, especially sitting at tables with computers, phones, He offered some useful advice.
287 office etc., usually as a part of a business or other organization. I didn't leave the office until eight o'clock last night.
288 oil A smooth thick liquid produced from plants or animals that is used in cooking. I like cooking with olive oil.
289 once On one occasion
A vegetable with only; onesmell
a strong time.and flavour, made up of several layers surrounding each other tightly I've only been there once.
290 onion in a round shape, usually brown or red on the outside and white inside. I always cry when I'm chopping onions.
291 opposite On the other side of a particular area from somebody/something and usually facing them. Answers are given on the opposite page.
292 order A request to make, supply, or deliver food or goods. "Can I take your order now?" said the waiter.
293 out Used to show movement away from the inside of a place or container. She opened the window and stuck her head out.
294 over Above or higher than something else, sometimes so that one thing covers the other; above. The sign over the door said "Exit".
295 own Used to emphasize that something belongs to or is connected with somebody. Is the car your own?
296 pack To put something into a bag, box, etc. She packed a small suitcase for the weekend.
297 pain The feelings that you have in your body when you have been hurt or when you are ill. He screamed in pain as he fell to his knees.
298 painter A person whose job is painting buildings, walls, etc. He works as a painter and decorator.
299 painting A picture
Having made
skin thatusing paint.
is very light in colour; having skin that has less colour than usual because of illness, a The walls are covered in oil paintings.
300 pale strong emotion, etc. She was tall with a slender figure and pale skin.
301 partner A person or organization you are closely involved with in some way. He gave up his job as a police officer after his partner was killed.
302 pass To go past something or someone or move in relation to it, him, or her. I passed him on the stairs this morning.
303 passenger A
Anperson
officialwho is travelling
document in a car,
containing bus, train,
personal plane or and
information shipusually
and who is not driving
a photograph it or
that working
allows on it.
a person I soon got talking to a fellow passenger on the flight.
304 passport to travel to foreign countries and to prove who they are. Many refugees have arrived at the border without passports.
305 past Gone by in time. The time for discussion is past.
306 path A route or track between one place and another, or the direction in which something is moving. This is the path to the cliffs.
307 pepper A powder made from dried berries, used to give a hot, spicy taste to food. He gave me a great recipe for stuffed peppers.
308 perfect Having everything that is necessary; complete and without faults or weaknesses. He smiled, revealing a perfect set of teeth.
309 petrol A
A liquid
pictureobtained fromby
that is made petroleum, used especially
using a camera asimages
that stores a fuel for cars and
in digital other
form vehicles.
or that has a film sensitive I'm a bit low on petrol.
310 photograph to light inside it. His photograph appeared in the local paper.
311 photographer A person who takes photographs, either as a job or hobby. She's a professional photographer.
312 photography The activity or job of taking photographs or filming. She's taking an evening class in photography.
313 piano A large musical instrument with a row of black and white keys that are pressed to play notes. We're buying a new piano.
314 pick up To get better, stronger, etc.; to improve. Trade usually picks up in the spring.
315 piece A part of something. He cut the cake into six pieces.
316 pilot A person who flies an aircraft. The pilot had no recollection of the events leading up to the crash.
317 pink Pale red in colour. She went bright pink with embarrassment.
318 plan Something
An artificial substance that can be shaped when soft into many different forms and has many different There are no plans to build new offices.
that you intend to do or achieve.
319 plastic uses. He put a sheet of plastic over the broken window.
320 platform The raised flat area next to the track at a train station where you get on or off the train. The train drew into the platform.
321 pleasant Enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or easy to like. Harold did his best to be pleasant to the old man.
322 pleased Feeling happy about something. You're coming? I'm so pleased.
323 pleasing Giving a feeling of satisfaction or enjoyment. The music was very pleasing to the ear.
324 plus Used
A smallwhen
piece the
oftwo numbers
material like aorsmall
amounts mentioned
bag sewn into orare being
onto added
a piece together.so that you can carry
of clothing Two plus five is seven.
325 pocket things
An in it.organization whose job is to make people obey the law and to prevent and solve crime; the She reached into her pocket and pulled out her phone.
official
326 police people who work for this organization. Get out of the house or I'll call the police.
327 polite Having or showing good manners and respect for the feelings of others. Our waiter was very polite and helpful.
328 pool An area of water that has been created for people to swim in.
Modern popular music, usually with a strong beat, created with electrical or electronic equipment, The boys were splashing about and ducking each other in the pool.
329 pop and easy to listen to and remember. What do you want to listen to - jazz, classical, or pop?
330 popular Liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people. She's the most popular teacher in school.
331 possibly Used to say that something might exist, happen or be true, but you are not certain. It was possibly their worst performance ever.
332 post Letters, etc. that are delivered to homes or places of work. I'd been away for a few days so I had a lot of post waiting for me.
333 post office A place where you can buy stamps, send letters, etc. Where's the main post office?
334 pound The unit of money in the UK, worth 100 pence.
Doing an activity or training regularly so that you can improve your skill; the time you spend doing What would you do if you won a million pounds?
335 practice this. It takes a lot of practice to play the violin well.
336 prefer To like, choose, or want one thing rather than another. Do you prefer hot or cold weather?
337 prepare To make something or somebody ready to be used or to do something. The college prepares students for a career in business.
338 prepared Ready to deal with a situation. When she called on me, I wasn't prepared.
339 pretty To some extent; fairly. The game was pretty good.
340 price The amount of money for which something is sold. The price of oil has risen sharply.
341 print To produce letters, pictures, etc. on paper using a machine that puts ink on the surface. Do you want your address printed at the top of the letter?
342 printer A
The act of producing letters, pictures, patterns, etc. on something by pressing a surface covered with My printer is not working as usual.
machine that is connected to a computer and prints onto paper using ink.
343 printing ink against it.
Something valuable, such as an amount of money, that is given to someone who succeeds in a They used 108 different printing characters.
344 prize competition or game or that is given to someone as a reward for doing very good work. The critics' prize for best film was won by Marc Abbott for "Belly Laugh".
345 probably Used to mean that something is very likely. I'll probably be home by midnight.
346 problem A thing that is difficult to deal with or to understand. She has a lot of health problems.
347 program A series of instructions that can be put into a computer in order to make it perform an operation. She's written a program to find words that frequently occur together.
348 programme Something that people watch on television or listen to on the radio.
A piece of work involving careful study of a subject over a period of time, done by school or college What time is that programme on?
349 project students.
A place, especially in Great Britain or Ireland, where alcoholic drinks can be bought and drunk and The final term will be devoted to project work.
350 pub where food is often available. He's one of the regulars at the Rose and Crown pub.
351 pull To take hold of something and use force in order to move it or try to move it towards yourself. Don't pull so hard or the handle will come off.
352 pupil A person, especially a child at school, who is being taught. The school has over 400 pupils.
353 purple Of
To use your hands, arms or body in order to make somebody/something move forward or away from Her face was covered in purple blotches.
a dark reddish-blue colour.
354 push you; to move part of your body into a particular position. We pushed and pushed but the piano wouldn't move.
355 put on An attempt to deceive someone into believing something that is not true. She's not really angry - it's just a put-on.
356 queen The female ruler of an independent state that has a royal family. She was crowned queen at the age of fifteen.
357 quickly Happening or done with great speed, or lasting only a short time. The disease spreads quickly.
358 quiet Making very little noise. She spoke in a quiet voice so as not to wake him.
359 quite A little or a lot but not completely. I'm quite tired but I can certainly walk a little further.
360 race A competition between people, animals, vehicles, etc. to see which one is the faster or fastest. She ran a good race to finish second.
361 racing Competition in races. I enjoy cycling, but I'm not interested in racing.
362 railway The metal tracks on which trains run. We live close to the railway line.
363 real Actually existing or happening and not imagined or pretended. All the characters are based on real people.
364 really Used to say that something is certain. Thank you, but I really couldn't eat another thing.
365 reason A cause or an
Something explanation
such as a piece for something
of paper that has
or message happened
proving that or that somebody
money, has done. have been
goods, or information He said no but he didn't give a reason.
366 receipt received. Make sure you are given a receipt for everything you buy.
367 receive To get
To storeorsounds
accept or
something that is sent
moving pictures usingorelectronic
given to you.
equipment so that they can be heard or seen I was delighted to receive your letter.
368 record later.
A fixed amount of money that you pay regularly for the use of a room, house, car, television, etc. that We recorded their wedding on video.
369 rent someone else owns. The rent is due at the end of the month.
370 rend To tear something apart with force or violence. The women rend their clothes in grief.
371 repair To fix something that is broken, damaged or torn. He has had surgery to repair the damage.
372 repeat To say or tell people something more than once. Would you mind repeating what you just said?
373 rest The part of something that remains. Take what you want and throw the rest away.
374 return To come or go back to a previous place. She left South Africa at the age of 15 and has never returned.
375 rich With a lot of money. She's one of the richest women in the world.
376 riding The sport
A piece of or activity that
jewellery of riding horses.
you wear on your finger, consisting of a round band of gold, silver, etc., Have you ever been riding?
377 ring sometimes decorated with precious
The dry solid part of the earth's surface, stones.
or any large piece of this that sticks up out of the ground or He was wearing a ring on his middle finger.
378 rock the sea. Mountains and cliffs are formed from rock.
379 roof The covering that forms the top of a building, vehicle, etc. Put the luggage on the roof of the car.
380 round Having a shape like a circle or a ball. These glasses suit people with round faces.
381 rounded Having
A small apiece
round ofshape
rubber or a similar substance, used for removing pencil marks from paper; a piece of The little boy stared at the pregnant woman's rounded belly.
382 rubber soft
A long, narrow, flatfor
material used removing
piece chalk
of plastic, marksorfrom
metal, wooda blackboard
with straightoredges
pen from
wherea whiteboard.
centimetres or inches, I lost my rubber in the scholl yesterday.
383 ruler or both are printed. It is used for measuring things and for drawing straight lines. My new ruler got brokem, now it is 20 cm long.
384 runner Someone who runs, especially in competitions. I am a long-distance runner.
385 running The actionof
A mixture orraw
sport of running.
vegetables such as lettuce, tomato and cucumber, usually served with other food as I love going running.
386 salad part of a meal. Is cold meat and salad OK for lunch?
387 sale Available to buy. Is this painting for sale?
388 sauce A thick liquid that is eaten with food to add taste to it. A honey-mustard dipping sauce helped add flavour to the crab cakes.
389 save To stop someone
Knowledge about orthesomething
structure from being killed,
and behaviour injured,
of the or destroyed.
natural and physical world, based on facts that Wearing seat belts has saved many lives.
390 science you can prove, for example by experiments.
A tool for cutting paper or cloth, that has two sharp blades with handles, joined together in the Economics is not an exact science.
391 scissors middle.
The flat surface at the front of a television, computer, or other electronic device, on which you see Could you pass me the/those scissors, please?
392 screen pictures or information. They were staring at the television screen.
393 seat A
A piece
personofwhofurniture
worksor inpart of a train,
an office, plane,
working foretc. that has
another beendealing
person, designed formail
with someone to sitcalls,
and phone on. Chairs, sofas and benches are different types of seat.
394 secretary keeping records, arranging meetings with people, etc. Please contact my secretary to make an appointment.
395 sell To give something to somebody in exchange for money. His father went bankrupt and the family had to sell their home.
396 serve To provide food or drinks. Breakfast is served in the restaurant between 7.00 and 11.00.
397 several More than two but not very many. Several letters arrived this morning.
398 share To have or use something at the same time as someone else. She's very possessive about her toys and finds it hard to share.
399 sheet A
A large piece
long, flat of thin
board cloth
fixed used on a usually
horizontally, bed to lie on oralie
against under.
wall or inside a cupboard so that objects can be He slid between the sheets and closed his eyes.
400 shelf stored on it. One wall had shelves from floor to ceiling, crammed with books.
To speak with a very loud voice, often as loud as possible, usually when you want to make yourself
401 ship A largeinboat
heard noisythat carries people
situations, or when orthe
goods by sea.
person you are talking to is a long way away or cannot hear The yard builds ships for the Navy.
402 shout very well. There's no need to shout, I can hear you.
403 shut To close something; to become closed. The window won't shut.
404 sick Physically or mentally ill. Her mother's very sick.
405 side A flat
An outeransurface
event, action,of an object,
a fact, especially
etc. that one that
shows that is not the
something top,isthe
exists, bottom, or
happening themay
front, or theinback.
happen the The names of ships are usually painted on their sides.
406 sign future.
A chemical element that is a valuable shiny, white metal, used for making cutlery, jewellery, coins, Looking back, I should have seen the signs.
407 silver and decorative objects. We gave them a dish made of solid silver as a wedding present.
408 simple Not complicated; easy to understand or do. This machine is very simple to use.
409 singer A person who sings. Jesse Rutherford is my favorite singer.
410 singing The activity of making musical sounds with your voice. There was singing and dancing all night.
411 single Only one. He sent her a single red rose.
412 sink To go down below the surface or to the bottom of a liquid or soft substance. The legs of the garden chair sank into the soft ground.
413 sit down To move from a standing position to a sitting position. Please sit down.
414 size How large above
The space or small thesomething
earth thatoryou
someone
can seeis.when you look up, where clouds and the sun, moon and We are concerned about the size of our debt.
415 sky stars appear. The sky suddenly went dark and it started to rain.
416 slice A flat, often thin, piece of food that has been cut from a larger piece. Can I get a slice of cake?
417 slowly At a slowwith
A reptile speed.a very long thin body and no legs. There are many types of snake, some of which are Could you please speak more slowly?
418 snake poisonous. Venomous snakes spit and hiss when they are cornered.
419 so To such a great degree. Why has it taken so long?
420 soap A substance used for washing the body or other things. She bought me a box of nice-smelling soaps.
421 sock A piece of clothing that is worn over the foot, ankle and lower part of the leg, especially inside a shoe. I never wear socks.
422 soft Not hard or firm. I like chocolates with soft centres.
423 software The instructions that control what a computer does; computer programs. He's written a piece of software that does your taxes for you.
424 somebody A person who is not known or mentioned by name. Somebody should have told me.
425 somewhere In or at a place having a position that is not stated or not known. He was last heard of living somewhere on the south coast of France.
426 song A short piece of music with words that you sing. We sang a song together.
427 sort A group of things that are of the same type or that share similar qualities. We both like the same sort of music.
428 soul The spiritual part of a person, believed to exist after death. He believed his immortal soul was in peril.
429 sound Something
The directionthat youis can
that hear.right when you watch the sun rise; one of the four main points of the
on your He crept into the house trying not to make a sound.
430 south compass. Which way is south?
431 space An empty area that is available to be used. Is there any space for my clothes in that cupboard?
432 speaker A person who gives a talk or makes a speech. He was a guest speaker at the conference.
433 special Not ordinary or usual; different from what is normal. The school will only allow this in special circumstances.
434 spell To form a word or words with the letters in the correct order. Shakespeare did not always spell his own name the same way.
435 spelling The act of forming words correctly from individual letters; the ability to do this. The differences between British and American spelling.
436 spend To give money as a payment for something. How much did you spend?
437 spoken Involving speaking rather than writing; expressed in speech rather than in writing. The spoken language differs considerably from the written language.
438 spoon An object consisting of a round, hollow part and a handle, used for mixing, serving, and eating food. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon.
439 spring The season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow. The following spring, the three artists travelled to California.
440 square A flat shape with four sides of equal length and four angles of 90°. It's a square-shaped room.
441 staff The group of people who work for an organization. There is a good relationship between staff and pupils at the school.
442 stage A period or state that something/somebody passes through while developing or making progress. I can't make a decision at this stage.
443 stair A set
A of piece
small steps of
that leadwith
paper fromaone level
design onofitathat
building to another.
you buy and stick on an envelope or a package before Go up the stairs and her office is on the right.
444 stamp you post it. Could I have three first-class stamps, please?
445 stand To be in a vertical state or to put into a vertical state, especially by making the legs straight. Granny says if she stands for a long time her ankles hurt.
446 star A large ball of burning gas in space that we see as a point of light in the sky at night. There was a big moon and hundreds of stars were shining overhead.
447 steal To take something without the permission or knowledge of the owner and keep it. She admitted stealing the money from her employers.
448 still Continuing until a particular point in time and not finishing. I am very happy that you all are still alive and well.
449 stomach An organ in the body where food is digested, or the soft front part of your body just below the chest. He was punched in the stomach.
450 storm Very bad weather with strong winds and rain, and often thunder and lightning. Winter storms swept the coasts.
451 story A
A description, eitherdevice
large box-shaped true orthat
imagined,
is used of
to acook
connected
and heatseries
food,ofeither
events.
by putting the food inside or by Martha chose her favourite book of bedtime stories.
452 stove putting it on the top. I need to buy a new stove, the old one is not working anymore.
453 straight Not in a curve or at an angle; in a straight line. Keep straight on for two miles.
454 strange Unusual and unexpected, or difficult to understand. He has some very strange ideas about women!
455 strong Having a lot of physical power so that you can lift heavy weights, do hard physical work, etc. He's strong enough to lift a car!
456 such Used to emphasize the great degree of something. This issue was of such importance that we could not afford to ignore it.
457 spoken Involving speaking rather than writing; expressed in speech rather than in writing. The spoken language differs considerably from the written language.
458 suit A set of clothes made of the same cloth, including a jacket and trousers or a skirt. She was wearing a grey business suit.
459 suitcase A large, rectangular container with a handle, for carrying clothes and possessions while travelling. My dress got all crushed in my suitcase.
460 suppose To think or believe that something is true or possible. Getting a visa isn't as simple as you might suppose.
461 sure Certain; without any doubt. We arrive early to be sure of getting a good seat.
462 surname A name shared by all the members of a family. Her first name is Sarah but I don't know her surname.
463 surprise An event, a piece of news, etc. that is unexpected or that happens suddenly. What a nice surprise!
464 surprised Feeling
A piece orof showing
clothing, surprise.
typically with long sleeves and made from wool, that is worn on the upper part of She looked surprised when I told her.
465 sweater the body. Put a sweater on if you're cold.
466 swimming The sport or activity of swimming. The doctor recommended swimming as the best all-round exercise.
467 take off If an plastic
Thin aircraft,inbird, or insect
a long, narrowtakes
stripoff, it aleaves
with the ground
magnetic coveringand begins
that tosounds
allows fly. or sounds and pictures The plane took off at 8.30 a.m.
468 tape to be recorded and played again, especially one on which sound is recorded. I've got that film on tape if you want to borrow it.
469 team A group of people who play a particular game or sport against another group of people. They play volleyball for the national team.
470 temperature The
A wordmeasured amount
or phrase of the
used as heatname
in a place or in the body.
of something, especially one connected with a particular type of Preheat the oven to a temperature of 200 degrees Celsius.
471 term language. What is the meaning of the term ‘globalization’?
472 terrible Very unpleasant or serious or of low quality. We have just received some terrible news.
473 text Any form of written material. Highlight the area of text on screen and press the ‘delete’ key.
474 thank To express to someone that you are pleased about or are grateful for something that they have done. He thanked me for taking him home.
475 rest The part of something that remains. Take what you want and throw the rest away.
476 web The system of connected documents on the internet. Jane's been surfing the Web all morning.
477 theatre A building or an outdoor area where plays and similar types of entertainment are performed. How often do you go to the theatre?
478 thin Having a small distance between two opposite sides. There was a thin layer of oil on the surface of the water.
479 thinking The process of thinking about something. I had to do some quick thinking.
480 thirsty Needing to drink. All that exercise has made me thirsty.
481 through From one end or side of something/somebody to the other. The burglar got in through the window.
482 throw To send something from your hand through the air by moving your hand or arm quickly. She threw the ball up and caught it again.
483 tidy Having
To everything
attach ordered
or hold two andthings
or more arranged in theusing
together rightstring,
place, rope,
or liking toto
etc.; keep things
fasten like this.
somebody/something The house was clean and tidy.
484 tie with string, rope, etc. He had
The to tie her
timetable forhands together.
our trip to Paris includes visits to Notre-Dame and the
485 timetable A detailed plan showing when events or activities will happen. Louvre.
486 tire To become tired and feel as if you want to sleep or rest; to make somebody feel this way. Her legs were beginning to tire.
487 toe Any of the five separate parts at the end of the foot. My toes are freezing.
488 top The highest part or point of something. She was standing at the top of the stairs.
489 tour A journey made for pleasure during which several different towns, countries, etc. are visited. They embarked on a tour around the country.
490 tourist Someone who visits a place for pleasure and interest, usually while on holiday. Millions of tourists visit Rome every year.
491 towel A piece of cloth or paper used for drying things, especially your body. Help yourself to a clean towel.
492 toy An
Theobject
number forof
children
vehiclestomoving
play with.
along roads, or the amount of aircraft, trains, or ships moving along a The children were playing happily with their toys.
493 traffic route. We got stuck in traffic for several hours.
494 trip A journey to a place and back again, especially a short one for pleasure or a particular purpose. Did you have a good trip?
495 true Right and not wrong; correct. The allegations, if true, could lead to her resignation.
496 try To make an attempt or effort to do or get something. I don't know if I can come but I'll try.
497 tune A series of musical notes that are sung or played in a particular order to form a piece of music. He was humming a familiar tune.
498 turn To move in a circle around a fixed point or line. The earth turns on its axis once every 24 hours.
499 twice Two times;
A class on two
or group occasions.
of people or things that share particular qualities or features and are part of a larger I don't know him well; I've only met him twice.
500 type group; a kind or sort.
A thick rubber ring, often filled with air, that is fitted around the outer edge of the wheel of a vehicle, Bungalows are a type of house.
501 tyre allowing
An objectthe vehicle
with to stick
a round to the
folding road
frame of surface and topieces
long, straight travelof
over thecovered
metal ground more easily. that you
with material, He was driving along the motorway when his tyre burst.
502 umbrella use to protect yourself from the rain or from hot sun. I put up my umbrella.
503 uncle The brother of someone's mother or father, or the husband of someone's aunt or uncle. I have lots of uncles and aunts.
504 underground Under the surface of the ground. They carried outI didn't
Unfortunately, a series of underground
have my credit cardnuclear
with me,tests.
or else I would have
505 unfortunately Used to say that something is sad, disappointing, or has a bad effect. bought it.
506 unhappy Not happy; sad.
A particular set of clothes that has to be worn by the members of the same organization or group of This story has an unhappy ending.
507 uniform people. He was pictured as a soldier in full uniform.
508 unusual Different from others of the same type in a way that is surprising, interesting, or attractive. "Do you like the new couch?" "Yes, it's very unusual."
509 upset Unhappy or disappointed because of something unpleasant that has happened. I understand how upset you must be feeling.
510 upsetting Making someone feel worried, unhappy, or angry. Seeing her again would be an upsetting experience after so many years.
511 upstairs Up the stairs; on or to a floor of a house or other building higher than the one that you are on. She went upstairs to get dressed.
512 used That has already been put to the purpose it was intended for; not new. The
The blackmailers
Minister said demanded to bewith
that a meeting paidthe
in used £20would
strikers notes.serve no useful
513 useful That can help you to do or achieve what you want. purpose.
514 usually In the way that most often happens. He usually gets home about six o'clock.
515 variety Several different sorts of the same thing. There is a wide variety of patterns to choose from.
516 various Many
A systemdifferent.
of recording moving pictures and sound, either using a digital method of storing data or We had various problems on our journey, including a flat tyre.
517 video using videotape. A wedding is the perfect subject for video.
518 view What you can see from a particular place, or the ability to see from a particular place. The view from the top of the mountain is breathtaking.
519 visitor A person who visits a person or place. We've got visitors coming this weekend.
520 vocabulary All the words known and used by a particular person. By the age of two a child will have a vocabulary of about two hundred words.
521 walking The activity
A small of going
folding for carrying
case for walks in paper
the countryside for exercise
money, credit orother
cards and pleasure.
flat objects, that can be carried Activities on offer include walking and bird watching.
522 wallet in a pocket and is used especially by men.
A situation in which two or more countries or groups of people fight against each other over a period He pulled out a big, fat wallet stuffed with banknotes.
523 war of time. The war against Spain lasted 18 years.
524 washing The act of washing clothes. Machines make doing the washing easy.
525 way A method, style or manner of doing something. I prefer to do things the easy way.
526 weekly Happening once a week or every week. The fire alarm has a weekly test.
527 welcome Used as a greeting to tell somebody that you are pleased that they are there. Welcome home!
528 known If
Thesomeone
directionorthat
something
you lookis towards
known astoasee
particular
the sunname, that one
go down; person or thing
of the is called
four main by that
points name.
of the And this is Terry, otherwise known as "Muscleman".
529 west compass. Which way is west?
530 wet Covered in water or another liquid. My bike got wet in the rain.
531 wheel One of the round objects under a car, bicycle, bus, etc. that turns when it moves. He braked suddenly, causing the front wheels to skid.
532 while During the time that, or at the same time as. I read it while you were drying your hair.
533 whole Full; complete. Let's forget the whole thing.
534 wide Measuring a large distance from one side to the other. The river gets quite wide here.
535 wild Living or growing in natural conditions; not kept in a house or on a farm. The plants grow wild along the banks of rivers.
536 win To achieve first position and/or get a prize in a competition, election, fight, etc. Which year was it that Italy won the World Cup?
537 winner A person, a team, an animal, etc. that wins something. The lucky winner gets an all-expenses-paid trip to Sydney.
538 winning That wins or has won something, for example a race or competition. He scored the winning goal in the final.
539 wonderful Extremely good. that the trunk and branches of a tree are made of; this material when it is used to
The hard material He's a wonderful cook.
540 wood build or make things with, or as a fuel. He chopped some wood for the fire.
541 wooden Made of wood. The house was surrounded by a tall, wooden fence.
542 wool The soft, thick hair that grows on the bodies of sheep and some other animals. Australia is one of the world's main producers of wool.
543 worker A person who works, especially one who does a particular kind of work. Talks between workers and management have ended today.
544 worried Unhappy because you are thinking about problems or unpleasant things that might happen. They don't seem particularly worried about the situation.
545 worry To keep thinking about unpleasant things that might happen or about problems that you have. Don't worry. We have plenty of time.
546 worrying Making you feel unhappy and frightened. It's a very worrying situation.
547 worse Of poorer quality or lower standard; more unpleasant. The rooms were awful and the food was worse.
548 yeah Yes.
Used in negative sentences and questions to talk about something that has not happened but that "Did you enjoy the film?" "Yeah, it was great."
549 yet you expect to happen. I didn't receive a letter from him yet.
550 worst Of the lowest quality, or the most unpleasant, difficult, or severe. That was the worst meal I've ever eaten.
551 bad Unpleasant; full of problems. I have some bad news for you, I'm afraid.
552 zero A temperature, pressure, etc. that is equal to zero on a scale. It was ten degrees below zero last night.
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