Insight Intermediate Wordlist
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giedreppWordlist This list contains the key words from the units in the Student’s Book.
Unit 1 hoody (n) /ˈhʊdi/ a jacket or sweatshirt with a straight (hair) (adj) /streɪt/ not in a curve or at an
arrogant (adj) /ˈærəɡənt/ thinking that you are hood (= the part of a coat, etc. that you pull up to angle: She wore her long, straight hair loose.
better and more important than other people: cover your head and neck in bad weather): I took stubborn (adj) /ˈstʌbən/ not wanting to do what
I have little respect for people who are arrogant. off my hoody because it was very warm. other people want you to do; refusing to change
assertive (adj) /əˈsɜːtɪv/ expressing your opinion in front (of sth) (adv) /ɪn ˈfrʌnt/ further forward your plans or decisions: He’s a very stubborn man.
clearly and firmly so that people listen to you or than sb/sth: A car has stopped in front of the bus. stunning (adj) /ˈstʌnɪŋ/ very attractive,
do what you want: You should be more assertive. in the (top / bottom / right-hand / left-hand) impressive or surprising: The hotel had a stunning
at the back (adv) /ət ðə ˈbæk/ in the part or on corner (adv) /ɪn ðə ˈkɔːnə(r)/ in the part of a view.
the side of sth that is furthest from the front: I sat photograph near where two of the edges meet: stylish (adj) /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/ fashionable and attractive:
at the back of the class. There’s a dog in the top left-hand corner of the photo. She’s a stylish dresser.
at the front (adv) /ət ðə ˈfrʌnt/ in the most in the background (adv) /ɪn ðə ˈbækɡraʊnd/ sun-tanned (adj) /ˈsʌn tænd/ (used about sb’s
forward part of sth; in the area that is just outside in the part of a view, scene, picture, etc. which skin) brown as a result of spending time in the
of or before sb / sth: There is a small garden at the is furthest away from the person looking at it: sun: She’s got beautiful sun-tanned skin.
front of the house. You can see the hills in the background of the photo.
to the right / left (of sth) (prep) /tə ðə ˈraɪt, tə ðə
attractive (adj) /əˈtræktɪv/ (used about a person) in the foreground (adv) /ɪn ðə ˈfɔːɡraʊnd/ in the ˈleft/ on the side of sth that is mentioned: There’s
beautiful or nice to look at: He was attractive. part of a view, scene, picture, etc. that appears a newsagent’s to the right of the post office.
closest to the person looking at it: There are three
bald (head) (adj) /bɔːld/ having little or no hair: children in the foreground of the photo. tracksuit bottoms (n pl) /ˌtræksuːt ˈbɒtəmz/
I hope I don’t go bald like my father did. a warm pair of soft trousers that you wear for
in the middle (adv) /ɪn ðə ˈmɪdl/ in the part or sports practice: I wear tracksuit bottoms when I go
beautiful (adj) /ˈbjuːtɪfl/ The view from the top of position that is at about the same distance from
the hill was really beautiful. jogging.
the two ends or sides of sth: There was a large table
behind (prep) /bɪˈhaɪnd/ in, at or to the back of in the middle of the room. trim (adj) /trɪm/ (used about a person) looking
sb/sth: There’s a forest behind the house. thin, healthy and attractive: He’s looking very trim –
innovative (adj) /ˈɪnəvətɪv/ created using new has he been going to the gym?
Bermudas (n pl) /bəˈmjuːdəz/ casual knee- methods, ideas, etc.: The car has an innovative
length shorts: I often wear Bermudas in the summer. design. ugly (adj) /ˈʌɡli/ unpleasant to look at or listen
to: The burn left an ugly scar on her face.
blonde-haired (adj) /ˈblɒnd heəd/ with fair or lazy (adj) /ˈleɪzi/ (used about a person) not
yellow hair: Both my sisters are blonde-haired. wanting to work: Don’t be lazy. Give me a hand! unattractive (adj) /ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv/ not attractive:
Those new buildings are very unattractive.
blue-eyed (adj) /ˈbluː aɪd/ with blue eyes: What a leggings (n) /ˈleɡɪŋz/ a piece of women’s
beautiful blue-eyed baby! clothing that fits tightly over both legs from the vest (n) /vest/ a sleeveless top for men: He wore
waist to the feet, like a very thin pair of trousers: jeans and a vest.
bob (n) /bɒb/ a style in which a woman’s hair is
cut short and to the same length all around the She often wears leggings and a dress when it’s cold. vintage (adj) /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/ in a style or fashion from
head so that it hangs above the shoulders: Her hair maxi dress (n) /ˈmæksi dres/ a piece of clothing the past: We enjoy shopping for vintage clothes.
was cut in a neat bob. worn by a girl or a woman. It covers the body from wavy (hair) (adj) /ˈweɪvi/ having curves; not
broad-shouldered (adj) /brɔːd ˈʃəʊldəd/ having the shoulders to the ankles.: Maxi dresses were very straight: She had long, wavy hair.
wide shoulders: A lot of jackets don’t fit me because trendy last summer.
I’m broad-shouldered. middle-aged (adj) /ˌmɪdl ˈeɪdʒd/ (used about Unit 2
bun (n) /bʌn/ hair fastened tightly into a round a person) between about 40 and 60 years old: adventure holiday (n) /ədˈventʃə(r) ˌhɒlədeɪ/
shape at the back of the head: She has a bun. My father is a middle-aged man. a holiday where you do outdoor sports such
camisole top (n) /ˈkæmɪsəʊl tɒp/ a women’s mini skirt (n) /ˈmɪnɪ skəːt/ Mini skirts first became as rock climbing, canoeing, etc.: We did lots of
loose top which is held up by shoulder straps: popular in the 1960s. different sports on our adventure holiday in France.
She wears camisole tops and shorts in the summer. modest (adj) /ˈmɒdɪst/ not talking too much aisle (n) /aɪl/ a passage between the rows of
cardigan (n) /ˈkɑːdɪɡən/ a warm piece of about your own abilities, good qualities, etc.: seats on a plane, bus, etc.: Do not leave suitcases or
clothing, often made of wool, which you wear He was very modest about his excellent exam results. bags in the aisle.
on the top half of your body. Cardigans have on the right / left (adv) /ɒn ðə ˈraɪt, ɒn ðə ˈleft/ (go) ashore (adv) /əˈʃɔː(r)/ onto the land from
long sleeves and fasten at the front, usually with at the side of sth that is mentioned: There’s a bank the sea, a river, etc.: The passengers went ashore for
buttons.: It was cold, so I put on my cardigan. on the left and a church on the right. an hour while the ship was in port.
chic (adj) /ʃiːk/ fashionable and elegant: I love overweight (adj) /ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/ too heavy or fat: backpacking holiday (n) /ˈbækpækɪŋ ˌhɒlədeɪ/
your new coat – it’s very chic! I’m a bit overweight – I think I might go on a diet. a holiday where you go travelling with your
combat trousers (n pl) /ˈkɒmbæt traʊzəz/ loose pale-skinned (adj) /peɪl skɪnd/ having skin that clothes, etc. in a backpack: We went on a
trousers that have pockets in various places, for is light in colour: She’s tall and pale-skinned. backpacking holiday round Europe last summer.
example on the side of the leg above the knee: plait (n) /plæt/ three or more long pieces of hair beach resort (n) /ˈbiːtʃ rɪˌzɔːt/ a place near
Do you have these combat trousers in a larger size? that have been crossed over and under each other the sea where a lot of people go to on holiday:
cropped (hair) (adj) /krɒpt/ having been cut very to make one thick piece: She often has a plait. We spent the summer at a beach resort in Spain.
short: A lot of soldiers have cropped hair. plump (adj) /plʌmp/ (used about a person or an board (v) /bɔːd/ to get on a plane, ship, bus, etc.:
curly (hair) (adj) /ˈkɜːl/ He’s got curly hair. animal) pleasantly fat: My baby has plump cheeks. We said goodbye and boarded the train.
designer (adj) /dɪˈzaɪnə(r)/ having been made polo shirt (n) /ˈpəʊləʊ ʃɜːt/ an informal shirt buffet car (n) /ˈbʊfeɪ kɑː(r), ˈbʌfeɪ kɑː(r)/ part
by a famous fashion designer: I wear designer with short sleeves and a few buttons at the neck: of a train where passengers can buy food and
jeans. He wears polo shirts in the summer. drinks: The buffet car is situated at the rear of the
train.
determined (adj) /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ having firmly ponytail (n) /ˈpəʊniteɪl/ long hair that is tied at
decided to do sth or to succeed, even if it is the back of the head and that hangs down in one cabin (n) /ˈkæbɪn/ a small room in a ship or boat,
difficult: He is determined to leave school at 16. piece: She wears a ponytail when she does sport. where a passenger sleeps; the part of a plane
where the passengers sit: You can only take small
dreadlocks (n pl) /ˈdredlɒks/ hair worn in long retro (adj) /ˈretrəʊ/ using styles or fashions from bags into the cabin of the plane.
thick pieces, especially by some black people: the recent past: She dresses in a 1980s retro style.
He wears his hair in dreadlocks. carriage (n) /ˈkærɪdʒ/ one of the separate parts
second-hand (adj) /ˌsekənd ˈhænd/ already used of a train where people sit: The train conductor
easy-going (adj) /ˌiːzi ˈɡəʊɪŋ/ (used about a or owned by sb else: Second-hand cars are much asked people to move along to the next carriage.
person) calm, relaxed and not easily worried or cheaper than new ones.
upset by what other people do: Her parents are city break (n) /ˈsɪti breɪk/ a short holiday in a
sensitive (adj) /ˈsensətɪv/ showing that you are city: We went on a city break to Rome last spring.
very easy-going. They let her do what she wants. conscious of and able to understand people’s
elegant (adj) /ˈelɪɡənt/ attractive and of good feelings, problems, etc.: She always tries to be coach tour (n) /ˈkəʊtʃ tɔː(r)/ a journey on a large
style or design: She was elegant in her new dress. sensitive to other people’s feelings. bus that you make for pleasure, during which you
visit many places: They went on a ten-day coach
emotional (adj) /ɪˈməʊʃənl/ having strong shaved (head) (adj) /ʃeɪvd/ having had the hair tour around Scotland.
emotions and showing them in front of people: removed: The football player had a shaved head.
He always gets very emotional when I leave. connect (with) (v) /kəˈnekt/ to form an
short-sighted (adj) /ˌʃɔːt ˈsaɪtɪd/ able to see association or relationship with sb else: I use this
exquisite (adj) /ˈekskwɪzɪt, ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/ things clearly only when they are very close to forum to connect with people who share my hobbies.
extremely beautiful and pleasing: That ring is you: I wear glasses because I’m short-sighted.
exquisite. crossing (n) /ˈkrɒsɪŋ/ a journey from one side of
shy (adj) /ʃaɪ/ She’s very shy with strangers. a sea or river to the other: We had a rough crossing.
fat (adj) /fæt/ (used about people’s or animal’s slender (adj) /ˈslendə(r)/ (used about a person or
bodies) weighing too much; covered with too cruise (n) /kruːz/ a holiday in which you travel
part of sb’s body) thin in an attractive way: He has on a ship and visit a number of different places:
much fat: You’ll get fat if you eat too much. long, slender fingers. They’re planning to go on a cruise.
fleece (n) /fliːs/ a type of soft warm cloth that slim (adj) /slɪm/ thin in an attractive way: She’s a
feels like sheep’s wool; a warm piece of clothing cut through (sth) (v) /kʌt θruː/ to go across, etc.
tall, slim woman. sth, in order to make your route shorter: It’s much
made from this cloth, which you wear on the top
half of your body: Are you wearing a fleece today? spiky (hair) (adj) /ˈspaɪki/ (about hair) sticking quicker if we cut across the field.
straight up from the head: He has short, spiky hair. deck (n) /dek/ one of the floors of a ship or bus:
handsome (adj) /ˈhænsəm/ (used about a man)
attractive: He’s a handsome man in his twenties. The restaurant is on the upper deck.
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disembark (v) /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːk/ to get off a ship or seat belt (n) /ˈsiːt belt/ a long narrow piece of annoyed (adj) /əˈnɔɪd/ slightly angry: He’s
an aircraft: Passengers must disembark from Deck B. cloth that is fixed to the seat in a car or plane and annoyed with himself for failing the exam.
DIY holiday (n) /ˌdiː aɪ ˈwaɪ hɒlədeɪ/ a holiday that you wear around your body, so that you are appalled (adj) /əˈpɔːld/ feeling horror or disgust
where you choose and book the accommodation, not thrown forward if there is an accident: Fasten at sth unpleasant or wrong: We were appalled by
transport, activities, etc. yourself: We decided to go your seat belt! the poverty and starvation we saw everywhere.
on a DIY holiday so we could get the cheapest flights. self-catering holiday (n) /ˌself ˈkeɪtərɪŋ ˌhɒlədeɪ/ apprehensive (adj) /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/ worried or
drive (along) (v) /draɪv/ to go or take sb a holiday where you stay in a house or flat and afraid that sth unpleasant may happen: I’m feeling
somewhere in a car: I drove along the motorway. cook for yourself: We’re going on a self-catering apprehensive about tomorrow’s test.
holiday because hotels are too expensive.
escape the crowds (v) /ɪˌskeɪp ðə ˈkraʊdz/ astonished (adj) /əˈstɒnɪʃt/ very surprised: I was
to get away from a place where there are lots of set sail (v) /set ˈseɪl/ to begin a journey by sea: astonished by the decision.
people: I found a quiet beach to escape the crowds. Columbus set sail for India.
be down in the dumps (idiom) /bi ˌdaʊn ɪn ðə
excursion (n) /ɪkˈskɜːʃn/ a short journey or trip sightseeing holiday (n) /ˈsaɪtsiːɪŋ ˌhɒlədeɪ/ ˈdʌmps/ to be unhappy or sad: She was down in
that a group of people make for pleasure: They’re a holiday where you visit the sights of a of a city, the dumps because all her friends were on holiday.
going on an excursion to the seaside. etc. as a tourist: I went on a sightseeing holiday to
be on cloud nine (idiom) /bi ɒn ˌklaʊd ˈnaɪn/
Rome.
expedition (n) /ˌekspəˈdɪʃn/ a short journey to be very happy, pleased, etc.: He was on cloud
that you make for pleasure: My brothers went on a slow down (v) /sləʊ ˈdaʊn/ to start to move, do nine when he got his exam results.
fishing expedition together. sth or happen at a slower speed; to cause sb/sth to
be over the moon (idiom) /bi ˌəʊvə(r) ðə ˈmuːn/
do this: Can’t you slow down? You’re driving too fast.
flight (n) /flaɪt/ a journey by air: They met on a to be very happy, pleased, etc.: When I found out I’d
flight to Australia. soak up the sun (v) /ˌsəʊk ʌp ðə ˈsʌn/ to take got the job, I was over the moon!
off most of your clothes and sit or lie in the sun in
gate (n) /ɡeɪt/ the place at an airport where broken bone (n) /ˌbrəʊkən ˈbəʊn/ an injury
order to enjoy its warmth, relax, get a tan (= darker
you get on or off a plane: Flight 139 to Bali is now where one of the hard parts inside your body is
skin), etc.: I can’t wait to soak up the sun in Goa.
boarding at gate 16. damaged or in pieces: Broken bones can be serious.
speed up (v) /spiːd ˈʌp/ to go or make sth go
get off the beaten track (idiom) /ɡet ˈɒf ðə ˌbiːtn bronchitis (n) /brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/ an illness of the
faster: The traffic sped up on the motorway.
ˈtræk/ to go to a place where people do not often bronchial tubes (= tubes leading to the lungs) that
go: We got off the beaten track and ate at a quiet stand (n) /stænd/ a place at a bus or coach causes a very bad cough: Susan isn’t coming to
local restaurant. station where a bus or coach stops so that people school today because she’s got bronchitis.
can get on and off: The bus leaves from stand C.
get to know sb (v) /ˌɡet tə ˈnəʊ/ to meet sb and bruised (adj) /bruːzd/ having the blue, brown
gradually find out more about them: Alex’s wife staycation (n) /ˌsteɪˈkeɪʃn/ a holiday where you or purple marks that appear on the skin after you
seems interesting. I’d like to get to know her better. stay at home, and relax or go on day trips: We’re have fallen, been hit, etc.: He had a bruised leg.
just having a staycation this year.
head (for sb / sth) (v) /hed/ to move in the cheaply (adv) /ˈtʃiːpli/ for a low price: You can
direction mentioned: The ship was heading for the take off (v) /teɪk ˈɒf/ (used about an aircraft) to travel quickly and cheaply all over the town by bus.
harbour. leave the ground and start flying: The plane took
chest pains (n pl) /ˈtʃest peɪnz/ unpleasant
off an hour late.
hold (n) /həʊld/ the part of a ship or an aircraft feelings in the top part of the front of your body:
where goods are stored: Five men were found take part (in sth) (v) /teɪk ˈpɑːt/ to join with I’m going to the doctor because I have chest pains.
hiding in the ship’s hold. other people in an activity: We all took part in the
clearly (adv) /ˈklɪəli/ without doubt: She clearly
discussion.
honeymoon (n) /ˈhʌnimuːn/ a holiday that is doesn’t want to speak to you any more.
taken by two people who have just got married: take time out (to do sth) (v) /teɪk taɪm ˈaʊt/
cold (n) /kəʊld/ a common illness of the nose
We went to Hawaii for our honeymoon. to stop doing your usual activities for a short time,
and throat. When you have a cold you have a sore
in order to relax, go on holiday, etc.: I’m going to
houseswap (n) /ˈhaʊs swɒp/ an arrangement throat and often cannot breathe through your
take time out to read a few good books.
where two people or families move into each nose: I think I’m getting a cold.
other’s houses for a holiday: We’re doing a tour (n) /tʊə(r)/ a journey that you make for
comfortably (adv) /ˈkʌmftəbli/ in a way that
houseswap with a family who live in Paris. pleasure, during which you visit many places:
makes you feel physically relaxed and in no pain;
We went on a tour of Oxford.
land (v) /lænd/ to come down from the air or to that provides you with everything your body
bring sth down to the ground; to go onto land or tour guide (n) /ˈtʊə(r) ɡaɪd/ a person who shows needs: Jon was sitting comfortably in the armchair.
put sth onto land from a ship: The plane landed at tourists or people who are travelling where to go:
commitment (n) /kəˈmɪtmənt/ being prepared
Heathrow airport. She works as a tour guide in Venice.
to give a lot of your time and attention to sth
lead (to) (v) /liːd/ (used about a road or path) to tourist trap (n) /ˈtɔːrɪst træp, ˈtʊərɪst træp/ because you believe it is right or important:
go to a place: I don’t think this path leads anywhere. a place that has been created to attract tourists I admire her commitment to the basketball team.
and encourage them to spend money: That gift
luggage rack (n) /ˈlʌɡɪdʒ ræk/ a piece of cough (n) /kɒf/ an illness or infection that makes
shop is a tourist trap. Let’s go to the museum instead.
equipment on a train, bus, plane, etc., that you can you cough (= to send air out of your throat and
put bags, suitcases, etc. in or on: I got on the train tracks (n pl) /træks/ the two metal rails on which mouth with a sudden loud noise) a lot: Kevin’s got
and put my bags in the luggage rack. a train runs: The train stopped because there was a a bad cough.
tree across the tracks.
motorway (n) /ˈməʊtəweɪ/ a wide road where delighted (adj) /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/ extremely pleased:
traffic can travel fast for long distances between travel (down) (v) /ˈtrævl/ to go from one place She was delighted that she got the job.
large towns: I love driving on the motorway. to another, especially over a long distance: The bus
devastated (adj) /ˈdevəsteɪtɪd/ extremely
travelled down a long country road.
national park (n) /ˌnæʃnəl ˈpɑːk/ a large shocked and upset: They were devastated when
area of beautiful land that is protected by the travel destination (n) /ˈtrævl destɪˌneɪʃn/ their team lost the cup final.
government so that the public can enjoy it: a place that is popular with people who are going
discipline (n) /ˈdɪsəplɪn/ the practice of training
We saw lots of wildlife in the national park. on holiday: Travel destinations like Rome and Paris
your mind and body so that you control your
are often very busy.
overhead locker (n) /ˌəʊvəhed ˈlɒkə(r)/ a small actions and obey rules; a way of doing this: It takes
cupboard above the seats on a plane, used for trek (n) /trek/ a long hard walk, lasting several a lot of discipline to study for three hours a day.
storing bags, suitcases, etc.: Please put your bags in days or weeks, usually in the mountains: We went
disgusted (adj) /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/ not liking or
the overhead locker. on a trek for two weeks in the Himalayas.
approving of sb/sth at all: We were disgusted at the
package holiday (n) /ˈpækɪdʒ hɒlədeɪ/ a holiday trip (n) /trɪp/ a journey to a place and back again, standard of service we received.
where the accommodation, travel, activities, etc. either for pleasure or for a particular purpose:
dizzy (adj) /ˈdɪzi/ feeling as if everything is
are arranged for you by a company: We booked a How was your trip to Turkey?
turning round and that you might fall: I get dizzy
package holiday in Spain. voyage (n) /ˈvɔɪɪdʒ/ a long journey by sea: in high places.
pier (n) /pɪə(r)/ a large wooden or metal The voyage took three days.
ecstatic (adj) /ɪkˈstætɪk/ extremely happy: I was
structure that is built out into the sea from the wind (around) (v) /waɪnd/ (used about a road, ecstatic when my sister had her first child.
land. Boats can stop at piers so that people or path, etc.) to have a lot of bends or curves in it:
enthusiastic (adj) /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/ full of
goods can be taken on or off.: We boarded the boat The path winds around the hills.
excitement and interest in sth: The kids are very
from the pier. working holiday (n) /ˈwɜːkɪŋ ˌhɒlədeɪ/ a journey enthusiastic about sport.
platform (n) /ˈplætfɔːm/ the place where you get where you help a charity or the local people in
excited (adj) /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ feeling or showing
on or off trains at a railway station: Which platform the place you are visiting: She’s going on a working
happiness and enthusiasm; not calm: Are you
does the train to York leave from? holiday to help build a school in India.
getting excited about your holiday?
public transport (n) /ˌpʌblɪk ˈtrænspɔːt/
extremely (adv) /ɪkˈstriːmli/ very: Listen carefully
a system of buses, trains, etc. which can be Unit 3 because this is extremely important.
used by the public: Do you go to work by public ability (n) /əˈbɪləti/ the mental or physical power
transport? feel blue (idiom) /fiːl ˈbluː/ to be sad or
or skill that makes it possible to do sth: She has the unhappy: He’d been feeling blue all week.
runway (n) /ˈrʌnweɪ/ a long piece of ground with ability to pass the exam, but she must work harder.
a hard surface where aircraft take off and land feel down in the mouth (idiom) /fiːl ˌdaʊn ɪn ðə
afraid (adj) /əˈfreɪd/ feeling fear; frightened: ˈmaʊð/ to be sad or unhappy: I felt down in the
at an airport: The plane landed safely on the runway. Some people are afraid of snakes. mouth when you said you were leaving.
amazed (adj) /əˈmeɪzd/ very surprised: I was
amazed by the change in his attitude.
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feel on top of the world (idiom) /fiːl ɒn ˌtɒp əv similarly (adv) /ˈsɪmələli/ in a way that is like compete (v) /kəmˈpiːt/ to try to win or achieve
ðə ˈwɜːld/ to be very happy: Chris felt on top of the sb / sth but not exactly the same: The plural of sth, or to try to be better than sb else: The world’s
world when he got his new motorbike. ‘shelf’ is ‘shelves’. Similarly, the plural of ‘wolf’ is best athletes compete in the Olympic Games.
flu (n) /fluː/ an illness that is like a bad cold but ‘wolves’. competitor (n) /kəmˈpetɪtə(r)/ a person or an
more serious. You usually feel very hot and your single-mindedness (n) /ˌsɪŋɡl ˈmaɪndɪdnəs/ the organization that is competing against others:
arms and legs hurt.: I think I’ve caught flu. quality of having one clear aim or goal which you There are ten competitors in the first race.
food poisoning (n) /ˈfuːd pɔɪzənɪŋ/ an illness are determined to achieve: I admired her single- contaminate (v) /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/ to add a
that is caused by eating food that is bad for you: mindedness and her determination to win. substance which will make sth dirty or harmful:
Tom got food poisoning from fish that wasn’t fresh. sportsmanship (n) /ˈspɔːtsmənʃɪp/ the quality The town’s drinking water was contaminated with
furious (adj) /ˈfjʊəriəs/ very angry: Kat was of being fair, generous and polite when you are poisonous chemicals.
furious with Warren for losing the car keys. playing a game or doing sport: The players showed co-operate (v) /kəʊˈɒpəreɪt/ to work with sb else
sportsmanship when they shook hands after the to achieve sth: We are cooperating with a new firm
generosity (n) /ˌdʒenəˈrɒsəti/ the quality of
match. on this project.
being generous: He thanked her for her kindness
and generosity. sprained joint (n) /spreɪnd dʒɔɪnt/ an injury that deforestation (n) /ˌdiːˌfɒrɪˈsteɪʃn/ cutting down
happens when one of your joints (= a part of your trees over a large area: Deforestation is a major
happiness (n) /ˈhæpinəs/ a feeling of pleasure:
body where two bones fit together and are able to cause of global warming.
Money doesn’t always bring happiness.
bend) is suddenly bent or turned: A sprained joint
headache (n) /ˈhedeɪk/ a pain in your head: I’ve devastate (v) /ˈdevəsteɪt/ to destroy sth or
can be very uncomfortable.
got a splitting (= very bad) headache. damage it badly: The town was devastated by an
stamina (n) /ˈstæmɪnə/ the ability to do sth that earthquake.
hostile (adj) /ˈhɒstaɪl/ having very strong involves a lot of physical or mental effort for a long
feelings against sb/sth: He is very hostile to change. die out (v) /daɪ ˈaʊt/ to stop happening or
time: You need stamina to run a marathon.
disappear: Dinosaurs died out millions of years ago.
hurt (adj) /hɜːt/ upset and offended by sth that stomach ache (n) /ˈstʌmək eɪk/ a pain in the
sb has said or done: Madeleine was deeply hurt that disease (n) /dɪˈziːz/ an illness of the body in
front part of your body below your chest and
she had not been invited to the party. humans, animals or plants: Malaria is a disease.
above your legs: Prawns give me a stomach ache.
hysterical (adj) /hɪˈsterɪkl/ very excited and distribute (v) /dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/ to give things to a
surprised (adj) /səˈpraɪzd/ feeling or showing
unable to control your emotions: She was number of people: They distributed emergency food
surprise: I was very surprised to see Jim at the party.
hysterical with grief. supplies to the areas that were most in need.
surprisingly (adv) /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/ iSurprisingly few
incredibly (adv) /ɪnˈkredəbli/ extremely: We have distributor (n) /dɪˈstrɪbjətə(r)/ a person or
people got the correct answer.
had some incredibly strong winds recently. company that transports and supplies goods to a
swollen (adj) /ˈswəʊlən/ thicker or wider than number of shops and companies: The company is
itchy (adj) /ɪtʃi/ making you want to rub or usual: Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it. the main distributor of mobile phones in the area.
scratch your skin: My skin is all itchy.
team spirit (n) /ˌtiːm ˈspɪrɪt/ an attitude of donate (money / clothes) (v) /dəʊˈneɪt/ to give
kindness (n) /ˈkaɪndnəs/ the quality of being loyalty (= continuous support) towards a group money or goods to an organization, especially one
kind; a kind act: Thank you for your kindness. that you belong to, especially a group of people for people or animals who need help: She donated
laziness (n) /ˈleɪzinəs/ the quality of not wanting who you play sports with: The group had plenty of a large sum of money to Cancer Research.
to work: I put his bad exam results down to laziness. team spirit.
donor (n) /ˈdəʊnə(r)/ a person who gives money
miserable (adj) /ˈmɪzrəbl/ very unhappy: thrilled (adj) /θrɪl/ having a sudden strong or goods to an organization that helps people or
Oh dear, you look miserable. What’s wrong? feeling of pleasure or excitement: He was thrilled animals: The charity is supported by donors.
necessity (n) /nəˈsesəti/ something that you with my present.
drought (n) /draʊt/ a long period without rain:
must have: Clean water is an absolute necessity. tiredness (n) /ˈtaɪədnəs/ the feeling that you The country had two years of severe drought.
nervous (adj) /ˈnɜːvəs/ worried or afraid: I’m a bit need to rest or sleep: Tiredness causes accidents.
earthquakes (n) /ˈɜːθkweɪks/ sudden, violent
nervous about travelling on my own. unwell (adj) /ʌnˈwel/ ill; sick: You should go home movements of the earth’s surface: Thousands of
numb (adj) /nʌm/ not able to feel anything; not if you are unwell. people were left homeless by the earthquake.
able to move: My fingers were numb with cold. weak (adj) /wiːk/ (used about the body) having evacuate (v) /ɪˈvækjueɪt/ to move people from
offended (adj) /əˈfend/ having had your feelings little strength or energy: He was weak with hunger. a dangerous place to somewhere safer; to leave a
hurt by sb; upset by sb: I hope they won’t be worryingly (adv) /ˈwʌriɪŋli/ in a way that makes place because it is dangerous: Hundreds of people
offended if I don’t come. you think that sth bad might happen or has were evacuated from the war zone.
painful (adj) /ˈpeɪnfl/ that causes pain: My ankle happened: Worryingly, I can’t find my house keys. famine (n) /ˈfæmɪn/ a lack of food over a long
is still too painful to walk on. period of time in a large area that can cause the
petrified (adj) /ˈpetrɪfaɪd/ very frightened: Phil is Unit 4 death of many people: There is a severe famine in
petrified of dogs. address (issues / a problem) (v) /əˈdres/ to try to many parts of Africa.
pleased (adj) /pliːzd/ happy or satisfied about deal with a problem, etc.: The government is finally floods (n pl) /flʌds/ large amounts of water that
sth: Heather was very pleased with her new car. addressing the issue of corruption. have spread from a river, the sea, etc. and that
aid (poor people / developing countries) (v) / cover an area which should be dry: He was forced
prosperity (n) /prɒˈsperəti/ the state of being to leave his home because of the floods.
successful, and having a lot of money: Tourism has eɪd/ to help sb / sth: The government paid for food
brought prosperity to many parts of Spain. and medicine to aid developing countries. fundraiser (n) /ˈfʌndreɪzə(r)/ a person whose
believe in sth (v) /bɪˈliːv ɪn/ to think that sb/sth job is to find ways of collecting money for a
quickly (adv) /ˈkwɪkli/ fast; in a short time: I’d like charity or an organization: Would you like to work
you to get here as quickly as possible. is good or right: He doesn’t believe in eating meat.
as a fundraiser for a charity?
rapidly (adv) /ˈræpɪdli/ very quickly: The quality belong to sth (v) /bɪˈlɒŋ tə/ to be a member of
a group or an organization: Do you belong to any insist (on sth) (v) /ɪnˈsɪst/ to say strongly that
of her work progressed rapidly. you must have or do sth, or that sb else must do
rash (n) /ræʃ/ an area of small red spots that political party?
sth: Dan insisted on coming too.
appear on your skin when you are ill or have a campaign (v) /kæmˈpeɪn/ to take part in a
planned series of activities in order to make interact (v) /ˌɪntərˈækt/ (used about people) to
reaction to sth: He came out in a rash where the communicate or mix with sb, especially while you
plant had touched him. sth happen or to prevent sth: Local people are
campaigning for lower speed limits in the town. work, play or spend time together: He is studying
really (adv) /ˈrɪəli/ I’m really tired. the way children interact with each other.
runny nose (n) /ˌrʌni ˈnəʊz/ a nose that is campaigner (n) /kæmˈpeɪnə(r)/ a person who
takes part in a planned series of activities in order international (adj) /ˌɪntəˈnæʃnəl/ involving
producing too much liquid: Their children always two or more countries: He came second in an
seem to have runny noses. to make sth happen or to prevent sth: He’s an
animal rights campaigner. international piano competition.
scared (adj) /skeəd/ Are you scared of the dark? organize (v) /ˈɔːɡənaɪz/ to plan or arrange an
care (about sb / sth) (v) /keə(r)/ to be worried
self-esteem (n) /ˌself ɪˈstiːm/ your opinion of about or interested in sth: I only care about money. event, activity, etc.: The school organizes trips to
yourself: Richard has low self-esteem. various places of interest.
charity worker (n) /ˈtʃærəti ˌwɜːkə(r)/ a person
self-reliance (n) /ˌself rɪˈlaɪəns/ the ability who is employed by a charity (= an organization organizer (n) /ˈɔːɡənaɪzə(r)/ a person who plans
to manage without depending on help from that collects money to help people who are poor, or arranges an event, activity, etc.: The organizers
anyone else: Going to university teaches students sick, etc. or to do work that is useful to society): of the concert said that it had been a great success.
self-reliance. Shelters for stray dogs are run by charity workers. overcooked (adj) /ˌəʊvəˈkʊkt/ (used about food)
self-sacrifice (n) /ˌself ˈsækrɪfaɪs/ giving up climate change (n) /ˈklaɪmət ˌtʃeɪndʒ/ changes cooked too much or for too long: This steak is
what you need or want in order to help others: in the earth’s weather, including changes in overcooked. It’s very tough.
Rebuilding the country after war demanded hard temperature, wind patterns and rainfall, especially overcrowded (adj) /ˌəʊvəˈkraʊdɪd/ (used about
work and self-sacrifice. the increase in the temperature of the earth’s a place) with too many people inside: The trains
shivery (adj) /ˈʃɪvəri/ shaking slightly, especially atmosphere that is caused by the increase of are overcrowded on Friday evenings.
because you are ill: I feel weak and shivery. particular gases, especially carbon dioxide: Some overflowing (adj) /ˌəʊvəˈfləʊɪŋ/ so full that the
sick (adj) /sɪk/ not well: His baby is sick again. people blame climate change on pollution. contents go over the sides: The tap was left on and
co-exist (v) /ˌkəʊɪɡˈzɪst/ to live or be together the bath was overflowing.
at the same time or in the same place as sb/sth:
Can different ethnic groups coexist peacefully?
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participant (n) /pɑːˈtɪsɪpənt/ a person who takes unemployment (n) /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ the disrespect (n) /ˌdɪsrɪˈspekt/ a lack of respect for
part in sth: Hundreds of participants joined the number of people who are unemployed: sb/sth that is shown in what you do or say: Do not
demonstration. The economy is doing badly and unemployment is show disrespect towards your parents.
participate (v) /pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ to take part or rising. fair (adj) /feə(r)/ treating each person or side
become involved in sth: Students are encouraged urbanization (n) /ˌɜːbənaɪˈzeɪʃn/ the process equally, according to the law, the rules, etc.:
to participate in the running of the college. in which areas of the countryside become part It wasn’t fair on her to ask her to stay so late.
pollution (n) /pəˈluːʃn/ the act of making the air, of towns and cities: Animals’ homes are being fall out (with sb) (v) /fɔːl ˈaʊt/ to argue and stop
water, etc. dirty and dangerous; substances that destroyed by urbanization. being friendly (with sb): Alan and Michael have
pollute: The rivers are full of pollution. volcanic eruptions (n pl) /vɒlˌkænɪk ɪˈrʌpʃnz/ fallen out. They aren’t speaking to each other.
poverty (n) /ˈpɒvəti/ the state of being poor: times when a mountain with a hole in the top forgive sb (for sth) (v) /fəˈɡɪv/ to stop being
Millions of people in this country live in poverty. throws out steam, lava (= hot melted rock), fire, angry towards sb for sth that they have done
smoke, etc.: The volcanic eruptions covered the wrong: I can’t forgive him for his actions last night.
preserve (v) /prɪˈzɜːv/ to keep sth safe or in
town in a layer of ash.
good condition: They’ve managed to preserve most gang violence (n) /ˌɡæŋ ˈvaɪələns/ damage or
of the wall paintings in the caves. volunteer (n) /ˌvɒlənˈtɪə(r)/ a person who offers harm caused to sb physically as a result of fights
or agrees to do sth without being forced or paid to between groups of young people or criminals:
promote (v) /prəˈməʊt/ to advertise sth in order
do it: Are there any volunteers to do the washing-up? There is a lot of gang violence in that part of the city.
to increase its sales or make it popular: This cream
is being promoted as a miracle cure for wrinkles. volunteer (time / help) (v) /ˌvɒlənˈtɪə(r)to offer get away with sth / doing sth (v) /ɡet əˈweɪ wɪð/
sth or to do sth which you do not have to do or for to do sth bad and not be punished for it: He lied,
promoter (n) /prəˈməʊtə(r)/ a person who
which you will not be paid: He often volunteers for but he got away with it.
organizes or provides the money for an event:
extra work because he really likes his job.
The promoters believed that the party was a success. get round to sth / doing sth (v) /ɡet ˈraʊnd tə/
wash sb / sth away (v) /ˌwɒʃ əˈweɪ/ (used about to find the time to do sth, after a delay: I want to
protest (against sth) (v) /prəˈtest/ to say or show
water) to carry sb/sth away: The floods had washed read that book but I haven’t got round to it yet.
that you do not approve of or agree with sth,
away the path.
especially publicly: Students have been protesting have the right (to sth) (v) /ˌhæv ðə ˈraɪt/ to be
against the government’s decision. work for charity (v) /ˌwɜːk fɔː(r) ˈtʃærəti/ to do allowed to do sth according to the law; to have a
work for an organization that collects money to moral authority to do sth: In Britain everybody has
raise (money) (v) /reɪz/ to get money from
help people who are poor, sick, etc. or to do work the right to vote at 18.
people for a particular purpose: We are doing a
that is useful to society: He’s working for charity this
sponsored walk to raise money for charity. house arrest (n) /haʊs əˈrest/ the state of being
summer.
raise (awareness) (v) /reɪz/ to increase the kept in your own home as a punishment instead
level of sth or to make sth better or stronger: of in prison, and not being allowed to leave:
The wristbands were sold to raise awareness of the Unit 5 Galileo was kept under house arrest for many years.
‘Make Poverty History’ campaign. accuse sb (of sth) (v) /əˈkjuːz/ to say that sb has illegal (adj) /ɪˈliːɡl/ not allowed by the law: It is
reappear (v) /ˌriːəˈpɪə(r)/ to appear again or be done sth wrong or broken the law: I accused her illegal to drive a car without insurance.
seen again: If any signs of the illness reappear, see of cheating. internet fraud (n) /ˈɪntənet ˌfrɔːd/ (an act of)
your doctor immediately. admit (to sth) (v) /ədˈmɪt/ to agree that sth cheating sb in order to get money, etc. illegally,
rebuild (v) /ˌriːˈbɪld/ to build sth again: Following unpleasant is true or that you have done sth using the internet: Have you ever been a victim of
the storm, many houses will have to be rebuilt. wrong: He refused to admit to the theft. internet fraud?
relocate (v) /ˌriːləʊˈkeɪt/ to move to a new approve (of sb / sth) (v) /əˈpruːv/ to be pleased just (adj) /dʒʌst/ fair and right; reasonable: I don’t
place to live or to run a business: My parents are about sth; to like sb/sth: His father didn’t approve of think that was a very just decision.
relocating to the South of France. him becoming a dancer. knife crime (n) /ˈnaɪf kraɪm/ illegal behaviour
rely on sb / sth (v) /rɪˈlaɪ/ to need sb/sth and not armed robber (n) /ˌɑːmd ˈrɒbə(r)/ a person who or activities in which knives are used as weapons:
be able to live or work properly without them or steals from a place or a person using a weapon: There has been an increase in knife crime among
it: The old lady had to rely on other people to do her An armed robber held up the cashier at gunpoint. young men since this time last year.
shopping for her. armed robbery (n) /ˌɑːmd ˈrɒbəri/ the crime of legal (adj) /ˈliːɡl/ allowed by law: It is not legal to
semi-circle (n) /ˈsemisɜːkl/ one half of a circle; stealing from a place or a person using weapons: drive a car without insurance.
something that is arranged in this shape: Please sit Two men were found guilty of armed robbery. life sentence (n) /ˈlaɪf sentəns/ the punishment
in a semicircle. be responsible (for sth) (v) /rɪˈspɒnsəbl/ being by which sb spends the rest of their life in prison:
semi-detached (adj) /ˌsemi dɪˈtætʃt/ (used the thing or person whose caused sth to happen: He was given a life sentence for murder.
about a house) joined to another house with a Who was responsible for the accident? limiting (adj) /ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/ putting limits on what is
shared wall on one side forming a pair of houses: blame sb (for sth) (v) /bleɪm/ to think or say that possible: The rules about what shoes you can wear
Do you live in a semi-detached house? a certain person or thing is responsible for sth bad to school are very limiting.
set up (sth) (v) /ˌset ˈʌp/ to start a business, an that has happened: He blamed me for the accident. live up to sth (v) /lɪv ˈʌp tə/ to be as good as
organization, a system, etc.: The company has set come up with sth (v) /kʌm ˈʌp wɪð/ to find an expected: Children sometimes find it hard to live up
up a new branch in Wales. answer or a solution to sth: Engineers have come to their parents’ expectations.
sponsor (v) /ˈspɒnsə(r)/ to agree to pay money up with new ways of saving energy. misbehaviour (n) /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjə(r)/ to behave
to a charity if sb else completes a particular community service (n) /kəˌmjuːnəti ˈsɜːvɪs/ badly: Any child who misbehaved was punished.
activity: I’m running a marathon for charity – will work helping people in the local community that misfortune (n) /ˌmɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn/ (an event,
you sponsor me? sb does without being paid, either because they accident, etc. that brings) bad luck or disaster:
sponsor (n) /ˈspɒnsə(r)/ a person who agrees want to, or because they have been ordered to He has learned a lot from his misfortunes.
to pay money to a charity if sb else completes a by a court as a punishment: She was sentenced to
three months of community service for vandalism. mistreatment (n) /ˌmɪsˈtriːtmənt/ cruelty to a
particular activity: I need sponsors for a bike ride to person or animal: The owner of the zoo was accused
Brighton in aid of Cancer Research. compulsory (adj) /kəmˈpʌlsəri/ that must be of mistreatment of his animals.
spread (v) /spred/ to affect a larger area or a done, by law, rules, etc.: Maths and English are
compulsory subjects on this course. mugger (n) /ˈmʌɡə(r)/ a person who attacks and
bigger group of people; to make sth do this: Rats steals from sb in the street: The mugger was white,
and flies spread disease. confine sb (to sth) (v) /kənˈfaɪn/ to keep a aged 18 to 20, and was wearing a dark jacket.
support (a charity / a campaign) (v) /səˈpɔːt/ person in a particular, usually small, place:
The prisoners are confined to their cells for long mugging (n) /ˈmʌɡɪŋ/ The mugging took place
to help sb/sth by saying that you agree with them around midnight.
or it, and sometimes giving practical help such as periods at a time.
money: My company is supporting the project. death penalty (n) /ˈdeθ penlti/ the legal obligatory (adj) /əˈblɪɡətri/ that you must do:
punishment of being killed for a crime: After the It is obligatory to get insurance before you drive
supporter (n) /səˈpɔːtə(r)/ a person who a car.
supports a political party, sports team, etc.: All the murder there were calls to bring back the death
applause came from the politician’s own supporters. penalty. offence (n) /əˈfens/ a crime; an illegal action:
deter sb (from doing sth) (v) /dɪˈtɜː(r)/ to make Deliberate damage to public property is a criminal
survive (v) /səˈvaɪv/ to continue to live or exist offence.
in or after a difficult or dangerous situation: Only sb decide not to do sth, especially by telling them
three people survived the crash. that it would have bad results: The council is trying offender (n) /əˈfendə(r)/ a person who breaks
to deter visitors from driving in the city centre. the law or commits a crime: Young offenders
transform (lives / a situation) (v) /trænsˈfɔːm/ should not be sent to adult prisons.
to change sb/sth completely, especially in a disagreement (n) /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/ a situation in
way which improves sb/sth: Having a baby has which people have a different opinion about sth optional (adj) /ˈɒpʃənl/ that you can choose or
transformed my life. and often also argue: It’s normal for couples to have not choose: Optional extras with the car include
disagreements. electric windows and a CD player.
underdeveloped (adj) /ˌʌndədɪˈveləpt/ (used
about a country, society, etc.) having few disbelief (n) /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːf/ the feeling of not own up (to sth) (v) /əʊn ˈʌp/ to tell sb that you
industries and a low standard of living: She’s believing sb/sth: ‘It can’t be true!’ he shouted in have done sth wrong: None of the children owned
helping to build schools in underdeveloped disbelief. up to breaking the window.
countries. dishonesty (n) /dɪsˈɒnɪsti/ the act of trying to petty theft (n) /ˌpeti ˈθeft/ an act of stealing that
make sb believe sth that is not true: The footballer is not very serious: People don’t usually go to prison
accused the referee of dishonesty. for petty theft.
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prison term (n) /ˈprɪzn tɜːm/ a period of time for consumer (n) /kənˈsjuːmə(r)/ a person who overwhelming (adj) /ˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋ/ extremely
which sb is in prison: He faces a long prison term. buys things or uses services: Consumers should great or strong: I had an overwhelming desire to go.
prohibit sb / sth (from doing sth) (v) /prəˈhɪbɪt/ complain if they are not satisfied with the service persuade (v) /pəˈsweɪd/ to make sb do sth
to say that sth is not allowed (by law): English law they receive. by giving them good reasons: It was difficult to
prohibits anyone under 18 from buying cigarettes. design (v) /dɪˈzaɪn/ to plan and make a drawing persuade Tom to change his mind.
prohibited (adj) /prəˈhɪbɪtɪd/ Smoking is of how sth will be made: She designs the interiors pop-up ad (n) /ˌpɒp ʌp ˈæd/ an advertisement
prohibited on this train. of shops. that appears on your computer screen suddenly
punish sb (for sth) (v) /ˈpʌnɪʃ/ to make sb design (n) /dɪˈzaɪn/ The architect showed us her while you are browsing the internet: This website
suffer because they have done sth bad or wrong: design for the new theatre. has so many pop-up ads – they’re really annoying!
The children were punished for telling lies. display (v) /dɪˈspleɪ/ to put sth in a place where present (n) /ˈpreznt/ something that you give to
put sth down to sth (v) /pʊt ˈdaʊn tə/ to believe people will see it or where it will attract attention: sb or receive from sb: The toy was a lovely present.
that sth is caused by sth: I put his bad exam results Posters for the show were displayed at school. present (v) /prɪˈzent/ to show sth that you have
down to laziness rather than a lack of ability. display (n) /dɪˈspleɪ/ The bakery had a beautiful prepared to people: Good teachers try to present
put up with sb / sth (v) /pʊt ˈʌp wɪð/ to suffer display of cakes and biscuits. their material in an interesting way.
sb / sth unpleasant and not complain about it: endorsement (n) /ɪnˈdɔːsmənt/ a public profit (n) /ˈprɒfɪt/ the money that you make
I don’t know how they put up with this noise. statement that you give official support or when you sell sth for more than it cost you:
release sb (from sth) (v) /rɪˈliːs/ to allow sb to be agreement to a plan, statement, decision, etc.: We made a profit on our house when we sold it.
free: He’s been released from prison. Celebrities are often paid to give endorsements of promise (n) /ˈprɒmɪs/ a written or spoken
expensive products. statement or agreement that you will or will not
restrictive (adj) /rɪˈstrɪktɪv/ limiting; preventing
people from doing what they want: London has experience (n) /ɪkˈspɪəriəns/ something that has do sth: You should never break a promise.
restrictive parking rules. happened to you (often sth unusual or exciting): promise (v) /ˈprɒmɪs/ to say definitely that
She wrote a book about her experiences in Africa. you will do or not do sth or that sth will happen:
rob sb / sth (of sth) (v) /rɒb/ to take money,
property, etc. from a person or place illegally: experience (v) /ɪkˈspɪəriəns/ It was the first time She promised to phone every week.
Several people on the train were robbed. I’d ever experienced failure. promote (v) /prəˈməʊt/ to advertise sth in order
sentence sb (to sth) (v) /ˈsentəns/ (used about flier (n)
/ˈflaɪə(r)/ a small sheet of paper that to increase its sales or make it popular: The new
a judge) to tell sb who has been found guilty of advertises a product or an event and is given to a face cream is being promoted as a miracle cure for
a crime what the punishment will be: The judge large number of people: He’s handing out fliers for wrinkles.
sentenced her to three years in prison. a new club. (large) proportion (adj) /prəˈpɔːʃn/ a part or
shoplifter (n) /ˈʃɒplɪftə(r)/ a person who free samples (n pl) /ˌfriː ˈsɑːmplz/ small share of a whole: A large proportion of the earth’s
steals sth from a shop while pretending to be a amounts of products that you don’t have to surface is covered by sea.
customer: Shoplifters will be prosecuted. pay for, which are given to you to test, try out, purchase (n) /ˈpɜːtʃəs/ something that you buy:
taste, etc.: They’re giving out lots of free samples to These shoes were a poor purchase - they’re falling
shoplifting (n) /ˈʃɒplɪftɪŋ He was arrested for
promote the new perfume. apart already.
shoplifting.
glossy magazine (n) /ˌɡlɒsi mæɡəˈziːn/ a type of purchase (v) /ˈpɜːtʃəs/ Many employees have the
speeding fine (n) /ˈspiːdɪŋ faɪn/ a sum of money
large thin book with a shiny paper cover that you opportunity to purchase shares in their company.
that you have to pay for driving a car, etc. faster
can buy every week or month containing articles,
than the legal speed limit: He received a speeding refund (n) /ˈriːfʌnd/ a sum of money that is paid
photographs, etc. often on a particular topic:
fine of £200. back to you, especially because you have paid
There were adverts for the shampoo in all the glossy
stop sb / sth (from) doing sth (v) to make
/stɒp/ too much or you are not happy with sth you have
magazines.
sb/sth end or finish an activity; to prevent sb/sth bought: There’s a hole here. Can I have a refund?
great part of (n) /ɡreɪt ˈpɑːt əv/ most of; the
from doing sth: They’ve built a fence to stop the dog refund (v) /rɪˈfʌnd/ to pay sb back a sum of
majority of: She spent a great part of her life in Paris.
getting out. money, especially because they have paid too
industry (n) /ˈɪndəstri/ the people and activities much or they are not happy with sth they have
take account of sb / sth (v) /teɪk əˈkaʊnt ɒv/
involved in producing sth, providing a service, bought: Your travelling expenses will be refunded.
to consider sth, especially when deciding or
etc.: The new high-tech industries are replacing
judging sth: We’ll take account of your comments. research (v) /rɪˈsɜːtʃ, ˈriːsɜːtʃ/ to do detailed
manufacturing industries in many areas.
theft (n) /θeft/ the crime of stealing sth: There and careful study of sth to find out more
influence (v) /ˈɪnfluəns/ to have an effect on information about it: They’re researching ways of
have been a lot of thefts in this area recently.
or power over sb/sth so that he/she/it changes: reducing traffic in the city centre.
thief (n) /θiːf/
a person who steals things from You must decide for yourself. Don’t let anyone else
another person: A thief snatched her handbag research (n) /rɪˈsɜːtʃ, ˈriːsɜːtʃ/ detailed and
influence you.
containing her new mobile phone. careful study of sth to find out more information
influence (n) /ˈɪnfluəns/ T V can have a strong about it: We are carrying out market research to find
vandal (n) /ˈvændl/ a person who damages sb influence on children. out who our typical customer is.
else’s property on purpose and for no reason:
insider knowledge (n) /ɪnˌsaɪdə(r) ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ retailer (n) /ˈriːteɪlə(r)/ a person or company
Vandals had wrecked the school hall.
information that a person has who knows a lot that sells goods to the public: The supermarket has
vandalism (n) /ˈvændəlɪzəm/ There has been a about a group or an organization because they are caused problems for local retailers.
marked increase in vandalism in recent years. a part of it: His insider knowledge was very useful
risk (n) /rɪsk/ a possibility of sth dangerous or
voluntary (adj) /ˈvɒləntri/ done or given when he moved to a rival company.
unpleasant happening; a situation that could be
because you want to do it, not because you have launch (v) /lɔːntʃ/ to start sth new or to show sth dangerous or have a bad result: The risks involved
to do it: He took voluntary redundancy and left the for the first time: They’ve just launched a new car. in the enterprise were considerable.
company last year.
logo (n) /ˈləʊɡəʊ/ a printed symbol or design risk (v) /rɪsk/ to do sth that may mean that you
that a company or an organization uses as its get into a situation which is unpleasant for you:
Unit 6 special sign: The company logo was very modern. If you don’t work hard now, you risk failing your
advertising campaign (n) /ˈædvətaɪzɪŋ luxury goods (n) /ˈlʌkʃəri ˌɡʊdz/ products that exams.
kæmˌpeɪn/ all of the advertisements, posters, are beautiful and very expensive: Luxury goods, sample (n) /ˈsɑːmpl/ a small number or amount
billboards, etc. that are created to promote such as perfume, are popular with rich tourists. of sb/sth that is looked at, tested, examined, etc.
a product or service at a particular time: (vast) majority (n) /məˈdʒɒrəti/ the largest to find out what the rest is like: The interviews were
The advertising campaign for the new MP3 player number or part of a group of people or things: This given to a random sample of shoppers.
was very popular with teenagers. product is available in the vast majority of stores. sample (v) /ˈsɑːmpl/ You are welcome to sample
banner (n) /ˈbænə(r)/ a long, narrow manufacture (v) /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃə(r)/ to make any of our wines before making a purchase.
advertisement on a website: There are too many sth in large quantities using machines: The local
banners on this web page. significant amount (n) /sɪɡˌnɪfɪkənt əˈmaʊnt/
factory manufactures furniture. a quantity or number of sth that is important or
billboard (n) /ˈbɪlbɔːd/ a large board near a road market (n) /ˈmɑːkɪt/ a country, an area or a large enough to be noticed or to have an effect:
where advertisements are put: There were several group of people that buys sth; the number of He donated a significant amount of money to the
billboards on the main road into the city. people who buy sth: The company is hoping to charity.
brand image (n) /ˈbrænd ˌɪmɪdʒ/ the general expand into the European Market. slogan (n) /ˈsləʊɡən/ a short phrase that is
impression that a product, company, organization, market (v) /ˈmɑːkɪt/ to sell sth with the help of easy to remember and that is used in politics or
etc. gives to the public: Polluting the environment advertising: It is marketed as a healthy snack. advertising: Anti-government slogans had been
would damage the company’s brand image. painted all over the walls.
marketing agency (n) /ˈmɑːkɪtɪŋ ˌeɪdʒənsi/
classified ad (n) /ˌklæsɪfaɪd ˈæd/ a small They hired a marketing agency to design the posters. spam (n) /spæm/ advertising material sent by
advertisement that you put in a newspaper if email to people who have not asked for it: This
you want to buy or sell sth, employ sb, find a flat, massive (adj) /ˈmæsɪv/ very big: He suffered a
massive heart attack. email program can recognise spam and delete it
etc.: If you need a babysitter, you could look at the for you.
classified ads. (tiny) minority (n) /maɪˈnɒrəti/ the smaller
number or part of a group; less than half: Only a special offer (n) /ˌspeʃl ˈɒfə(r)/ a low price for
commercial (n) /kəˈmɜːʃl/ an advertisement on sth in a shop, usually for a short time: See below for
TV or the radio: This TV channel shows far too many minority of students become involved in politics.
details of our special offer.
commercials! modest (adj) /ˈmɒdɪst/ not very large:
She received a modest pay increase.
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stealth marketing (n) /ˌstelθ ˈmɑːkɪtɪŋ/ the impression (n) /ɪmˈpreʃn/ an idea, a feeling or an view (v) /vjuː/ to think about sb/sth in a
practice of promoting products in a way that opinion that you get about sb/sth: What’s your first particular way: He views holidays as a waste of time.
does not appear to be advertising, such as by impression of the new director? whine (v) /waɪn/ to complain about sth in an
product placement (= showing products in films juicy (adj) /ˈdʒuːsi/ containing a lot of juice: annoying, crying voice: The children were whining
or television programmes): Do you think stealth She bought a bag of sweet, juicy oranges. all afternoon.
marketing is ethical?
lumpy (adj) /ˈlʌmpi/ full of or covered with whisper (v) /ˈwɪspə(r)/ to speak very quietly into
target (v) /ˈtɑːɡɪt/ to try to have an effect on lumps (= a piece of sth solid): The sauce tastes nice sb’s ear, so that other people cannot hear what
a particular group of people: The advertising but it’s a bit lumpy. you are saying: She whispered something in his ear.
campaign is targeted at teenagers.
moist (adj) /mɔɪst/ slightly wet: The chocolate widely (available) (adv) /ˈwaɪdli/ by a lot of
trend (n) /trend/ a general change or cake was lovely and moist. people; in or to many places: Her books are widely
development: He always followed the latest trends read.
in fashion. notice (v) /ˈnəʊtɪs/ to see and become conscious
of sth: I noticed that he was driving a new car.
trick (v) /trɪk/ to persuade sb to do sth by
making them believe sth that is not true: He tricked oily (adj) /ˈɔɪli/ covered with oil or like oil: This Unit 8
me into lending him money. pasta is much too oily and slippery. actor (n) /ˈæktə(r)/ She’s one of the country’s
peer (v) /pɪə(r)/ to look closely or carefully at sb/ leading actors.
whopping (adj) /ˈwɒpɪŋ/ (informal) very big:
He earns a whopping £200,000 a year. sth, for example because you cannot see very well: back down (v) /bæk ˈdaʊn/ to stop saying that
He peered at the photo, but it was blurred. you are right: I think you are right to demand an
protect (v) /prəˈtekt/ to keep sb/sth safe; to apology. Don’t back down now.
Unit 7 defend sb/sth: Parents try to protect their children. bartender (n) /ˈbɑːtendə(r)/ a person who serves
argue (v) /ˈɑːɡjuː/ to say things, often angrily, protection (n) /prəˈtekʃn/ the act of keeping drinks from behind a bar in a pub, etc.: He asked
that show that you do not agree with sb about sth: sb/sth safe so that he/she/it is not harmed or the bartender for a glass of orange juice.
I never argue with my parents about money. damaged: After the attack the man was put under be thrown in at the deep end (idiom) /bi ˌθrəʊn
blink (v) /blɪŋk/ to shut your eyes and open police protection. ɪn ət ðə ˈdiːp end/ to start or be made to start
them again very quickly: Oh dear! You blinked just react (v) /riˈækt/ to do or say sth because of sth a new and difficult activity that you are not
as I took the photograph! that has happened or been said: If she’s rude I won’t prepared for: New doctors always feel like they have
cheer (v) /tʃɪə(r)/ to shout to show that you react. I don’t want an argument. been thrown in at the deep end.
like sth or to encourage sb who is taking part in reaction (n) /riˈækʃn/ something that you do or boycott (n) /ˈbɔɪkɒt/ refusal to buy things from
competition, sport, etc.: The audience clapped and say because of sth that has happened: Could we a particular company, take part in an event, etc.
cheered when the band came on stage. get your reaction to the latest news, Prime Minister? because you do not approve of it: We ask people
chewy (adj) /ˈtʃuːi/ (used about food) difficult realize (v) /ˈriːəlaɪz/ to know and understand to take part in a boycott of companies that use child
to break up with your teeth before it can be that sth is true or that sth has happened: I’m sorry I labour.
swallowed: This toffee is very chewy and sticky. mentioned it; I didn’t realize how much it upset you. chairperson (n) /ˈtʃeəpɜːsn/ a person who
conclude (v) /kənˈkluːd/ to form an opinion as runny (adj) /ˈrʌni/ containing more liquid than is controls a meeting; the head of a company or
the result of thought or study: From the man’s usual or than you expected: I think the sauce needs other organization: He’s the Chairperson of IBM.
strange behaviour I concluded that he was unhappy. more flour. It’s a bit too runny. challenging (adj) /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/ forcing you
conclusion (n) /kənˈkluːʒn/ an opinion that you shout (v) /ʃaʊt/ to say sth in a loud voice: to make a lot of effort: Chess is an intellectually
reach after thinking about sth carefully: Have you The captain shouted instructions to his team. challenging game.
reached any conclusions from your studies? change your mind (v) /ˌtʃeɪndʒ jɔː(r) ˈmaɪnd/
sigh (v) /saɪ/ to say sth with a sigh (= a long, deep
consider (v) /kənˈsɪdə(r)/ to think about sb/sth breath that shows you are tired, sad, disappointed, to change your decision or opinion: I’ll have the
in a particular way: He considered the risk (to be) etc.): ‘I’m so tired,’ he sighed. green one. No, I’ve changed my mind – I want the
too great. red one.
situate (v) /ˈsɪtʃueɪt/ to put sth in a particular
creamy (adj) /ˈkriːmi/ containing cream; thick place or position: The hotel is conveniently situated come up with (a scheme) (v) /kʌm ˈʌp wɪð/
and smooth like cream: He cooked some chicken in close to the beach. to find an answer or a solution to sth: Engineers
a creamy sauce. have come up with new ways of saving energy.
situation (n) /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn/ the things that are
crumbly (adj) /ˈkrʌmbli/ easy to break into very happening in a particular place or at a particular conceive (an idea) (v) /kənˈsiːv/ to think of a
small pieces: This cheese has a crumbly texture. time: The situation in the north of the country is new idea or plan: He conceived the idea for the
crunchy (adj) /krʌntʃ/ making a loud noise when extremely serious. novel during his journey through India.
crushed: She ate a crunchy apple. smooth (adj) /smuːð/ (used about a liquid crack down (on sb / sth) (v) /kræk ˈdaʊn/ (used
decide (v) /dɪˈsaɪd/ to think about two or more mixture) without lumps: Stir the sauce until it is about people in authority) to start dealing strictly
possibilities and choose one of them: There are so smooth. with bad or illegal behaviour: The police have
many to choose from – I can’t decide! started to crack down on street crime.
snore (v) /snɔː(r)/ to breathe noisily through
decision (n) /dɪˈsɪʒn/ a choice or judgement your nose and mouth while you are asleep: dead-end (job) (adj) /ˈded end/ that is a point,
that you make after thinking about various She heard her father snoring in the next room. situation, etc. from which you can make no further
possibilities: Have you made a decision yet? progress: He thought working in the supermarket
snuffle (v) /ˈsnʌfl/ (used about people and was a dead-end job.
detect (v) /dɪˈtekt/ to notice or discover sth animals) to make a noise through your nose:
that is difficult to see, feel, etc.: I detected a slight The dog snuffled around the lamp post. decide (against sth) (v) /dɪˈsaɪd/ to think about
change in his attitude. two or more possibilities and choose one of them:
soft (adj) /sɒft/ not hard or firm: Warm butter is She decided against borrowing the money.
differentiate (v) /ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪt/ to see or show soft.
how things are different: It is hard to differentiate demonstration (n) /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃn/ a public
somewhat (difficult) (adv) /ˈsʌmwɒt/ rather; protest for or against sb/sth: The police used force
between these two types of seed. to some degree: We missed the train, which was to break up the demonstration.
distinguish (v) /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/ to see, hear or somewhat unfortunate.
recognize with effort: I listened but they were too far discrimination (n) /dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃn/ treating one
spot (v) /spɒt/ to see or notice sb/sth, especially person or group worse than others: Discrimination
away for me to distinguish what they were saying. suddenly or when it is not easy to do: I’ve spotted a against disabled people is illegal.
entirely (convinced) (adv) /ɪnˈtaɪə(r)/ wholly couple of spelling mistakes.
or completely: I’m not entirely convinced by your dream up (an idea) (v) /driːm ˈʌp/ to have an
stammer (v) /ˈstæmə(r)/ to speak with difficulty, idea, especially a very unusual or silly one: Trust
argument. repeating sounds and pausing before saying you to dream up a crazy idea like this!
exclaim (v) /ɪkˈskleɪm/ to say sth suddenly and things correctly: He stammered an apology and left.
loudly because you are surprised, angry, etc.: ‘I just ease off (v) /ˌiːz ˈɒf/ to become less strong or
stare (v) /steə(r)/ to look at sb/sth for a long unpleasant: Let’s wait until the rain eases off.
don’t believe it!’ he exclaimed. time because you are surprised, shocked, etc.:
express (v) /ɪkˈspres/ to show sth such as a Everybody stared at his hat. engage in sth (v) /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ ɪn/ to take part in sth:
feeling or an opinion by words or actions: I found it I don’t engage in that kind of gossip!
thick (adj) /θɪk/ (used about a liquid) that does
very hard to express what I felt about her. not flow easily: This paint is too thick. face up to sth (v) /feɪs ˈʌp tə/ to accept a
expression (n) /ɪkˈspreʃn/ the look on sb’s face difficult or unpleasant situation and do sth about
universally (accepted) (adv) /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəli/ it: She had to face up to the fact that she was wrong.
that shows what they are thinking or feeling: by everyone in the world or everyone in a
He had a puzzled expression on his face. particular group: No political viewpoint is fight back (v) /faɪt ˈbæk/ to attack sb who has
extremely (careful) (adv) /ɪkˈstriːmli/ very: Listen universally accepted. attacked you: If he hits you again, fight back!
carefully because this is extremely important. utterly (repulsive) (adv) /ˈʌtəli/ completely; fire fighter (n) /ˈfaɪəfaɪtə(r)/ a person whose job
fairly (tasteless) (adv) /ˈfeəli/ quite, not very: totally: I find raw fish utterly repulsive. is to stop fires: Fire fighters raced to the factory.
He is fairly tall. vibrate (v) /vaɪˈbreɪt/ to make continuous very flight attendant (n) /ˈflaɪt əˌtendənt/ a person
highly (beneficial) (adv) /ˈhaɪli/ to a high degree; small and fast movements from side to side: When whose job is to serve and look after the
very: Their children are highly intelligent. a guitar string vibrates it makes a sound. passengers on a plane: The flight attendant
brought us some drinks.
impress (v) /ɪmˈpres/ to make sb feel admiration vibration (n) /vaɪˈbreɪʃn/ continuous very small
and respect: She’s always trying to impress people and fast movements from side to side: Even at full
with her new clothes. speed the engine causes very little vibration.
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give in (to sb / sth) (v) /ɡɪv ˈɪn/ to stop fighting step up (v) /step ˈʌp/ to increase the amount, durable (adj) /ˈdjʊərəbl/ that can last a long
against sb/sth; to accept that you have been speed, etc. of sth: The Army has decided to step up time: This jacket is made of a durable fabric.
defeated: We argued for ages but he finally gave in its security arrangements. efficient (adj) /ɪˈfɪʃnt/ able to work well without
and said I could borrow his car. stressful (adj) /ˈstresfl/ causing worry and making mistakes or wasting time and energy:
glamorous (adj) /ˈɡlæmərəs/ especially attractive pressure: Being a police officer is a stressful job. I must find an efficient way of organizing my time.
and exciting, and different from ordinary things or struggle (n) /ˈstrʌɡl/ a fight in which sb tries to eventually (adv) /ɪˈventʃuəli/ in the end; finally:
people: Actresses always look glamorous. do or get sth when this is difficult: All countries He eventually persuaded his parents to let him buy
go ahead (with a plan) (v) /ɡəʊ ˈəhed/ to do should unite in the struggle against terrorism. a motorbike.
sth after not being sure that it was possible: They take on sb / sth (v) /teɪk ɒn/ to fight against expensive (adj) /ɪkˈspensɪv/ Houses are very
decided to go ahead with the plan without me. sb / sth: The people were taking on the country’s expensive in this area.
have a lot on your plate (idiom) /hæv ə lɒt ɒn ruler because they wanted political reforms. face (n) /feɪs/ the front part of your head; the
jə(r) ˈpleɪt/ to have a lot of work, problems, etc. the bottom line (n) /ðə ˈbɒtəm ˌlaɪn/ the expression that is shown on it: He came in with a
to deal with: With a full-time job and two children, most important thing to consider when you are smile on his face.
she has a lot on her plate. discussing or deciding sth: For Jeremy, the bottom face (v) /feɪs/ to have your face or front pointing
head teacher (n) /ˌhedˈtiːtʃə(r)/ the teacher in line was doing something meaningful. towards sb/sth or in a particular direction: Can you
charge of a school: Who is the new head teacher? threat (n) /θret/ a warning that sb may hurt, kill all face the front, please?
high-flying (adj) /ˌhaɪ ˈflaɪɪŋ/ very successful: or punish you if you do not do what they want: fragile (adj) /ˈfrædʒaɪl/ easily damaged or
He’s a high-flying businessman. He says he’ll resign, but he won’t carry out his threat. broken: This bowl is very fragile. Please handle it
highly-skilled (adj) /ˈhaɪli ˌskɪld/ having an throw sb out (v) /θrəʊ aʊt/ to force sb to leave carefully.
ability to a very great degree, especially because a place: He was thrown out of the flat because he friendly (adj) /ˈfrendli/ I found the people there
of training, practice, etc.: She’s a highly-skilled vet. hadn’t paid the rent. very warm and friendly.
injustice (n) /ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/ the fact of a situation varied (adj) /ˈveərid/ having many different get over sb / sth (v) /ɡet ˈəʊvə(r)/ to feel normal
being unfair; an unfair act: People are protesting kinds of things or activities: I try to make my classes again after being ill or having an unpleasant
about the injustice of the new tax. as varied as possible. experience: It took her a long time to get over her
make a decision (v) /ˌmeɪk ə dɪˈsɪʒn/ to make a worthwhile (adj) /ˌwɜːθˈwaɪl/ important, operation.
choice or judgement after thinking about various enjoyable or interesting enough to be worth the hit it off (with sb) (v) /ˌhɪt ɪt ˈɒf/ to like sb when
possibilities: Have you made a decision yet? cost or effort: Working for so little money just isn’t you first meet them: When I first met Tony’s parents,
make up your mind (v) /ˌmeɪk ʌp jə(r) ˈmaɪnd/ worthwhile. we didn’t really hit it off.
to decide: I can’t make up my mind which top to buy. imagery (n) /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/ language that produces
manager (n) /ˈmænɪdʒə(r)/ a man or woman Unit 9 pictures in the minds of the people reading or
who controls an organization or part of an actually (adv) /ˈæktʃuəli/ really; in fact: I don’t listening: His poems are characterised by their
organization: He is the manager of a shoe shop. agree. I thought the film was very good, actually. strange imagery.
march (n) /mɑːtʃ/ an organized walk by a large apple (n) /ˈæpl/ She took a big bite of the apple. inexpensive (adj) /ˌɪnɪkˈspensɪv/ low in price:
group of people who are protesting about sth: Apple/ˈæpl/ an American corporation that makes The town is full of inexpensive eating places.
The peace march went through the centre of town. electronic equipment such as personal computers, install (v) /ɪnˈstɔːl/ to put a piece of equipment,
opposition (n) /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃn/ the feeling of MP3 players, etc.: etc. in place so that it is ready to be used: We are
disagreeing with sth and the act of trying to attach (v) /əˈtætʃ/ to add a picture, document, installing a computer system in the library.
change it: He expressed strong opposition to the etc. to an email message: I attached the photos and log in (v) /lɒɡ ˈɪn/ to perform the actions that
plan. clicked ‘Send’. allow you to start using a computer system:
owner (n) /ˈəʊnə(r)/ a person who owns sth: blackberry (n) /ˈblækbəri/ a small black fruit that You need to key in your password to log in.
Who is the owner of that red car? grows wild on bushes: We pick blackberries in the log out (v) /lɒɡ ˈaʊt/ to perform the actions
police officer (n) /pəˈliːs ɒfɪsə(r)/ a person autumn. that allow you to finish using a computer system:
whose job is to make sure that people obey the BlackBerry/ˈblækbəri/ a very small computer that Remember to log out when you have finished
law, and to prevent and solve crime: Two police you hold in your hand and that you can use for reading your emails.
officers ran after the thief. phone calls, emails, looking at the Internet, etc.: make up (with sb) (v) /meɪk ˈʌp/ to become
put your feet up (v) /ˌpʊt jə(r) ˈfiːt ʌp/ to sit While I’m away I’ll check my emails on my BlackBerry. friends again after an argument: Has she made up
down and relax, especially with your feet off the book (n) /bʊk/ She’s writing a book about her life with him yet?
floor and supported: I’m so tired that I just want to abroad. metaphor (n) /ˈmetəfə(r), ‑fɔː(r)/ a word or
go home and put my feet up. phrase that is used to show that one thing has
book (v) /bʊk.to arrange to have or do sth at a
reconsider (a decision) (v) /ˌriːkənˈsɪdə(r)/ particular time: You must book weeks in advance if the same qualities as another; a way of making a
to think again about sth, especially because you you want to travel on Christmas Eve. comparison: ‘Her words were a knife in his heart’ is
may want to change your mind: Public protests a metaphor.
have forced the government to reconsider their break down (v) /ˌbreɪk ˈdaʊn/ to lose control of
your feelings and start crying: He broke down in open up (to sb) (v) /ˌəʊpən ˈʌp/ to talk about
policy. what you feel and think: She was shy at first, but she
tears when he heard the news.
repetitive (adj) /rɪˈpetətɪv/ not interesting finally opened up to me and told me how she felt.
because the same thing is repeated many times: catch up (with sb) (v) /kætʃ ˈʌp/ to find out
about things that have happened to sb: I caught ordinary (adj) /ˈɔːdnri/ normal; not unusual or
Factory work can be very repetitive. different from others: It’s interesting to see how
up with Victor last night. He’s got a new job.
rise to the challenge (v) /ˌraɪz tə ðə ˈtʃælɪndʒ/ ordinary people live in other countries.
to show that you are able to deal with a problem, click (v) /klɪk/ to press one of the buttons on a
computer mouse: To open a file, click on the menu. out-of-date (adj) /ˌaʊt əv ˈdeɪt/ not fashionable;
etc. successfully: Do you think she will rise to the no longer useful; no longer able to be used:
challenge of the job? consequently (adv) /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/ as the We have to stop using these out-of-date methods.
salesperson (n) /ˈseɪlzpɜːsn/ a person whose job result of sth else: She didn’t work hard enough, and
consequently failed the exam. personification (n) /pəˌsɒnɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
is selling things to people: The salesperson gave me a description of an object or a feeling as if it were
a demonstration of what the computer could do. consistently (adv) /kənˈsɪstəntli/ in the same a person: In this poem, he uses personification to
(have) second thoughts (n pl) /ˌsekənd ˈθɔːts/ way; in a way that does not change: We must try to describe the wind as a mysterious woman.
a change of mind or opinion about sth; doubts maintain a consistently high standard.
pick on sb (v) /ˈpɪk ɒn/ to behave unfairly or in
that you have when you are not sure if you have convenient (adj) /kənˈviːniənt/ suitable or a cruel way towards sb: Lee gets picked on at school.
made the right decision: I’m starting to have second practical for a particular purpose; not causing
thoughts about accepting their offer. difficulty: I’m willing to meet you on any day that’s poem (n) /ˈpəʊɪm/ a piece of writing arranged
convenient for you. in short lines. Poems try to express thoughts and
show sb the ropes (idiom) /ˌʃəʊ ðə ˈrəʊps/ feelings with the help of sound and rhythm.:
to show sb how a job should be done: My new currently (adv) /ˈkʌrəntli/ at present; at the He wrote poems about the beauty of the countryside.
manager showed me the ropes. moment: He is currently working in Spain.
possibly (adv) /ˈpɒsəbli/ perhaps: Tony phoned to
spokesperson (n) /ˈspəʊkspɜːsn/ a person who delete (v) to remove sth that is written:
/dɪˈliːt/ say he would possibly be late home.
is chosen to speak for a group or an organization: Your name has been deleted from the list.
A party spokesperson condemned the bombing. post (v) /pəʊst/ to put information or pictures on
disc (n) /dɪsk/ a flat piece of plastic that stores a website: The photos have been provided by fans
sportsperson (n) /ˈspɔːtspɜːsn/ She’s a keen information for use by a computer: To eject the who post on the message board.
sportsperson. disc, press this button.
prose (n) /prəʊz/ written language that is not
stand up for sb / sth (v) /stænd ˈʌp fɔː(r)/ to say disc (n) /dɪsk/ one of the pieces of cartilage (= poetry: I admire the author’s clear, elegant prose.
or do sth which shows that you support sb/sth: thin strong material) between the bones in your
I admire him. He really stands up for his rights. back: My dad has a slipped disc (= one that has reliable (adj) /rɪˈlaɪəbl/ that you can trust:
moved from its correct position, causing pain) Japanese cars are usually very reliable.
start the ball rolling (idiom) /ˌstɑːt ðə bɔːl
ˈrəʊlɪŋ/ to start sth (an activity, a conversation, download (v) /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/ to copy a computer rhyme (n) /raɪm/ a word that has the same sound
etc.) that involves or is done by a group: I told a file, etc. from a large computer system to a smaller as another: Can you think of a rhyme for ‘peace’?
joke first, to start the ball rolling. one: You can download unlimited e-books for free. rhythm (n) /ˈrɪðəm/ a regular repeated pattern of
sound or movement: I’m not keen on the tune but I
love the rhythm.
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rude (adj) /ruːd/ not polite: She was very rude to conductor (n) /kənˈdʌktə(r)/ a person who painter (n) /ˈpeɪntə(r)/ Picasso was a famous
me about my new jacket. stands in front of an orchestra (= a large group of painter.
run into sb (v) /rʌn ˈɪntə/ (informal) to meet sb musicians who play together), a group of singers, pick and choose (v) /ˈpɪk ænd ˌtʃuːz/ to choose
by chance: I ran into Nikki outside the library. etc. and directs their performance: Our music only the things that you like or want very much:
teacher is the conductor of the school orchestra. You can pick and choose which subjects to take at
share (v) /ʃeə(r)/ to divide sth between two or
more people: The four of us shared the pizza. cutting-edge (adj) /ˌkʌtɪŋ ˈedʒ/ of the newest, university.grymasić
most highly developed stage of sth: He works on playwright (n) /ˈpleɪraɪt/ a person who writes
simile (n) /ˈsɪməli/ a word or phrase that
cutting-edge computer technology. plays for the theatre, TV or radio: It must give a
compares sth to sth else, using the words ‘like’ or
‘as’; the use of such words and phrases.: ‘A face like dedication (n) /ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn/ wanting to give playwright great satisfaction to see his or her work
a mask’ and ‘as white as snow’ are similes. your time and energy to sth because you feel it is performed.
important: I admire her dedication to her career. poet (n) /ˈpəʊɪt/ The poet won a prize for her
stanza (n) /ˈstænzə/ a group of lines that form
a unit in some types of poem: The poem has three designer (n) /dɪˈzaɪnə(r)/ a person whose job poem about the spring.
stanzas. is to make drawings or plans showing how sth recruit (volunteers) (v) /rɪˈkruːt/ to find new
will be made: She’s a fantastic designer – she’s so people to join a company, an organization, the
stick up for sb / sth (v) to support
/stɪk ˈʌp fə(r)/
creative. armed forces, etc.: We need to recruit more young
or defend yourself / sb / sth: Don’t worry. I’ll stick up
for you if there’s any trouble. drama company (n) /ˈdrɑːmə ˌkʌmpəni/ a group people to the teaching profession.
of actors who put on plays together: The drama remarkable (adj) /rɪˈmɑːkəbl/ unusual
symbol (n) /ˈsɪmbl/ a person, sign, object, etc.
company is putting on a performance of ‘King Lear’. and surprising in a way that people notice:
which represents sth: Some people think a fast car
is a symbol of power. dramatic (adj) /drəˈmætɪk/ noticeable or sudden She certainly is a remarkable woman.
and often surprising: The novel reaches a dramatic renowned (adj) /rɪˈnaʊnd/ famous and
sympathetic (adj) /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/ showing that
conclusion in the final chapter. respected for doing sth especially well: The region
you understand other people’s feelings, especially
their problems: When Suki was ill, everyone was eagerly-awaited (adj) /ˌiːɡəli əˈweɪtɪd/ waited is renowned for its food.
very sympathetic. for with a lot of desire or interest: The singer has romantic (adj) /rəʊˈmæntɪk/ The low lighting
finally released his eagerly-awaited new album. gave a romantic atmosphere to the room.
theme (n) /θiːm/ the subject of a talk, a piece
of writing or a work of art: The theme of today’s elaborate (adj) /ɪˈlæbərət/ very complicated; scriptwriter (n) /ˈskrɪptraɪtə(r)/ someone who
discussion will be ‘Our changing cities’. done or made very carefully: The vase was covered writes instructions about what happens and what
in elaborate patterns. the actors say in a play, film, TV programme, etc.:
tweet (v) /twiːt/ to make a short high sound,
as made by a small bird: A little bird was tweeting family-oriented (adj) /ˈɔːrientɪd/ aimed at and The scriptwriter gave advice to the director on the
outside my window this morning. suitable for children and their parents: ‘Finding film set.
Nemo’ is a family-oriented film. sculptor (n) /ˈskʌlptə(r)/ a person who makes
tweet (v) /twiːt/ to send a message using
the Twitter social networking service (= short far and wide (adv) /ˈfɑː(r) ænd ˌwaɪd/ over a sculptures (= works of art that are figures or
communications with people who share your large area: We searched far and wide for our lost cat. objects made from stone, wood, metal, etc.):
interests using the internet): I’ve just tweeted about fascinating (adj) /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/ attracting or The sculptor made a beautiful sculpture of a tree.
the match. interesting sb very much: It was such a fascinating (manage) security (n) /sɪˈkjʊərəti/ things that
undo (v) /ʌnˈduː/ to destroy the effect of sth that book that I couldn’t put it down. you do to protect sb/sth from attack, danger,
has already happened: If you make a mistake when feature-length (adj) /ˈfiːtʃə(r) ˌleŋθ/ of the same thieves, etc.: A big company is going to manage
you are typing, you can undo it by clicking here. length as a typical film/movie: There’s a feature- security at the festival.
update (v) /ˌʌpˈdeɪt/ to put the most recent length documentary on the television tonight. sick and tired (adj) /ˈsɪk ænd ˌtaɪəd/ bored with
information into sth; to give sb the most recent first-time (adj) /ˈfɜːst taɪm/ doing sth having or annoyed by sb / sth / doing sth: I’m sick and tired
information: She updated the website with the new never done it before: Most of the entries at the film of listening to the same thing again and again.
concert dates. festival were by first-time directors. singer (n) /ˈsɪŋə(r)/ The audience clapped as soon
upload (v) /ˌʌpˈləʊd/ to move data to a larger flowing (adj) /fləʊɪŋ/ smooth and continuous: as the singer walked onto the stage.
computer system from a smaller one: Upload He paints with beautiful flowing lines. (appear on) stage (n) /steɪdʒ/ a platform in
your videos and share them with friends and family genius (n) /ˈdʒiːniəs/ very great and unusual a theatre, concert hall, etc. on which actors,
online. intelligence or ability: Shakespeare’s tragedies show musicians, etc. perform: More than 50 bands will be
verse (n) /vɜːs/ a group of lines which form one true genius. appearing on stage at the festival.
part of a song or poem: This song has five verses. ghostwriter (n) /ˈɡəʊstraɪtə(r)/ a person who (run a) stall (n) /stɔːl/ a small shop with an open
writes a book, etc. for a famous person (whose front or a table with things for sale: I’m running a
Unit 10 name appears as the author): Is he writing the book book stall at the summer fair.
acclaimed (adj) /əˈkleɪmd/ publicly praised or himself or hiring a ghostwriter? style (n) /staɪl/ The writer’s style is very clear and
welcomed: The author will be signing copies of her headline a festival (v) /ˈhedlaɪn/ to be one of the simple.
highly acclaimed new novel. main advertised bands, singers, musicians, etc. at a success (n) /səkˈses/ the fact that you have
actor (n) /ˈæktə(r)/ This year the award for best music festival (= a series of musical performances achieved what you want; doing well and
actor went to an American. held regularly in one place): Coldplay are becoming famous, rich, etc.: Hard work is the key
headlining Glastonbury Festival this year. to success.
alive and well (adj) /əˈlaɪv ænd ˌwiːl/ continuing
to live and be healthy and full of energy: I was glad hilarious (adj) /hɪˈleəriəs/ extremely funny: That take place (v) /teɪk ˈpleɪs/ (used about a
to hear you’re alive and well. joke was absolutely hilarious! meeting, an event, etc.) to happen: The ceremony
hold (an event) (v) /həʊld/ to organize an event; took place in glorious sunshine.
amazing (adj) /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ very surprising and
difficult to believe: She shows amazing potential. to have a meeting, an election, a concert, etc.: talked-about (adj) /ˈtɔːkt əˌbaʊtwidely
They’re holding a party for his fortieth birthday. discussed: It’s the most talked-about film of the year!
amusing (adj) /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/ causing you to laugh
or smile: He’s very amusing and he makes me laugh. lifelike (adj) /ˈlaɪflaɪk/ looking like a real person thought-provoking (adj) /ˈθɔːt prəvəʊkɪŋ/
or thing: The silk flowers are very lifelike. making sb think about or become interested in
appeal (to an audience) (v) /əˈpiːl/ to be sth: I’ve just read a very thought-provoking book.
attractive or interesting to sb: The idea of living in little-known (adj) /ˈlɪtl ˌnəʊn/ unknown to most
the country doesn’t appeal to me at all. people: We had a quiet meal at a little-known cafe. trial and error (n) /ˌtraɪəl ænd ˈerə(r)/ trying
maturity (n) /məˈtʃʊərəti, məˈtjʊərəti/ the different ways of doing sth until you find the best
attend (a performance) (v) /əˈtend/ to go to or one: No one taught me to cook, so I’ve learned by
be present at a place: We’d like as many people as quality of behaving in a sensible, adult way:
University can help students to develop maturity. trial and error.
possible to attend the performance.
moving (adj) /ˈmuːvɪŋ/ causing strong feelings, ups and downs (n) /ˈʌps ænd ˌdaʊnz/ both good
beauty (n) /ˈbjuːti/ I was amazed by the beauty of times and bad times: We’re happy together but
the mountains. especially of sadness: The end of the film was so
moving that I started to cry. we’ve had our ups and downs.
biographer (n) /baɪˈɒɡrəfə(r)/ a person who (get a good) vantage point (n pl) /ˈvɑːntɪdʒ
writes the story of sb else’s life: The politician’s musician (n) /mjuˈzɪʃn/ a person who plays a
musical instrument or writes music, especially as a pɔɪnt/ a place from which you have a good view
biographer interviewed her about her childhood. of sth: The bridge seemed a good vantage point to
job: He was a fine musician in his youth.
captivating (adj) /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ/ very attractive watch the race from.dobry
and interesting: It was a captivating performance novelist (n) /ˈnɒvəlɪst/ a person who writes
novels: Jane Austen is a famous novelist. (find a) venue (n) /ˈvenjuː/ the place where
from my favourite actor. people meet for an organized event, for example a
(provide a) catering service (n) /ˈkeɪtərɪŋ/ the open-air (adj) /ˌəʊpən ˈeə(r)/ not inside a
concert or a sports event: I hope we find a venue for
work of providing food and drink at events or in building: We were lucky that it didn’t rain when we
the party in time.
places that a lot of people go to: Who’s going to went to the open-air concert.
vision (n) /ˈvɪʒn/ a picture in your imagination:
provide the catering service at the wedding? original (adj) /əˈrɪdʒənl/ new and interesting;
They have a vision of a world without weapons.
comical (adj) /ˈkɒmɪkl/ that makes you laugh; different from others of its type: There are no
original ideas in his work. world-famous (adj) /ˌwɜːld ˈfeɪməs/ known
funny: That film was extremely comical. about by people everywhere in the world: James
composer (n) /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/ a person who originality (n) /əˌrɪdʒəˈnæləti/ the quality
Cameron is a world-famous film director.
writes music: Vivaldi was a famous composer. of being new and interesting: His teacher was
impressed by the originality of his essay.
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