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Cambridge Dictionary:
π Valuable, adjective (B1).
π /ΛvΓ¦l.jΙ.b(Ι)l/ π¬π§ /ΛvΓ¦l.jΙ.b(Ι)l/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: worth a lot of money.
❗️ Examples:
1. These antiques are extremely valuable.
2. This is losing valuable business for the company.
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π Imply, verb.
π /ΙͺmΛplΙΙͺ/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: to suggest something without saying it directly, or to involve something as a necessary part or condition.
❗️ Examples:
1. He implied (that) the error was mine.
2. Democracy implies free elections.
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π Odd, adjective.
π /Ιd/ π¬π§ /ΙΛd/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: (of numbers) not able to be divided exactly by two.
❗️ Examples:
1. 3, 5, and 7 are all odd numbers.
2. The houses on this side of the street all have odd numbers.
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π Matter, noun.
π /ΛmΓ¦t.Ι(r)/ π¬π§ /ΛmΓ¦t̬.Ι/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: the reason for pain, worry, or a problem.
❗️ Examples:
1. What's the matter? Why are you crying?
2. What's the matter with your hand? It's bleeding.
3. Is anything the matter?
4. I don't know what the matter is with the car, but it won't start.
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π Over, .
π /ΛoΚ·vΙr/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: about or connected with.
❗️ Examples:
1. There’s no point in arguing over this.
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π Compliment, noun.
π /ΛkΙm.plΙͺ.mΙnt/ π¬π§ /ΛkΙΛm.plΙ.mΙnt/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: an expression of your admiration or respect.
❗️ Examples:
1. That was an excellent meal! My compliments to the chef.
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π Overuse, verb.
π /ΛoΚ·vΙrΛjuz/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: to use something too often or too much.
❗️ Examples:
1. We all tend to overuse certain expressions.
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π Equality, noun (B2).
π /iΛkwΙl.Ι.ti/ π¬π§ /iΛkwΙΛ.lΙ.t̬i/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: the right of different groups of people to have a similar social position and receive the same treatment.
❗️ Examples:
1. Equality between the sexes
2. Racial equality
3. The government department responsible for equalities
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π Inside, noun.
π /ΙͺnΛsaΙͺd/ π¬π§ /ΙͺnΛsaΙͺd/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: The inside of a part of the body such as the arm or leg is the part facing in towards the rest of the body.
❗️ Examples:
1. She dabbed perfume on the inside of her wrist.
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π Even, verb.
π /Λi·vΙn/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: to make equal.
❗️ Examples:
1. Tonight’s win evens their record at 6-6.
2. They won the next night to even up the score.
3. Taking me to the movies isn’t going to even things out.
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π Bound, adjective (B2).
π /baΚnd/ π¬π§ /baΚnd/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: certain or extremely likely to happen.
❗️ Examples:
1. You're bound to forget people's names occasionally.
2. You're bound to feel nervous about your interview.
3. These two young musicians are bound for international success (= are certain to be successful).
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π Arrangement, noun (B2).
❓ Definition: an agreement between two people or groups about how something happens or will happen.
❗️ Examples:
1. We had an arrangement that he would clean the house and I would cook.
2. I'm sure we can come to an arrangement (= reach an agreement).
3. You can only withdraw money from this account by (prior) arrangement (= after making plans to do so) with the bank.
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π Forward, adjective.
π /ΛfΙΛ.wΙd/ π¬π§ /ΛfΙΛr.wΙd/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: confident and honest in a way that ignores the usual social rules and might seem rude.
❗️ Examples:
1. Do you think it was forward of me to invite her to dinner when we'd only just met?
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π Nervous, adjective (B1).
❓ Definition: worried and anxious.
❗️ Examples:
1. Do you feel/get nervous during exams?
2. I was too nervous to speak.
3. She's always been nervous around dogs.
4. I was very nervous about driving again after the accident.
5. He had/was of a nervous disposition.
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π Headline, verb.
π /Λhed.laΙͺn/ π¬π§ /Λhed.laΙͺn/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: to be the main performer at an entertainment event.
❗️ Examples:
1. The band's headlining appearance at the festival could be their last.
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π Advise, verb (B1).
π /ΙdΛvaΙͺz/ π¬π§ /ΙdΛvaΙͺz/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: to give someone advice.
❗️ Examples:
1. I think I'd advise him to leave the company.
2. His doctor advised him against smoking.
3. I'd strongly advise against making a sudden decision.
4. They're advising that children be kept at home.
5. I'd advise waiting until tomorrow.
6. She advised us when to come.
7. She advises the president (= gives information and suggests types of action) on African policy.
8. You would be well advised to (= it would be wise for you to) have the appropriate vaccinations before you go abroad.
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π Rage, verb.
❓ Definition: to show extreme or violent anger.
❗️ Examples:
1. He raged at me for sending the letter out before he had seen it.
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π Reliable, adjective (B1).
❓ Definition: Someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or believed because he, she, or it works or behaves well in the way you expect.
❗️ Examples:
1. Is your watch reliable?
2. Reliable information
3. Gideon is very reliable - if he says he'll do something, he'll do it.
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π Even, adjective.
π /Λi·vΙn/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: equal or equally balanced.
❗️ Examples:
1. The class has a pretty even mix of boys and girls.
2. I bought the tickets, so if you pay for dinner we’ll be even (= you will not owe me any money).
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π Bail, verb.
π /beΙͺl/ π¬π§ /beΙͺl/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: If someone accused of a crime is bailed, they are released until their trial after paying bail to the court.
❗️ Examples:
1. She was yesterday bailed for three weeks on drink-driving offences.
2. He was bailed to appear at the Magistrates' Court next month.
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π Clap, noun.
π /klΓ¦p/ π¬π§ /klΓ¦p/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: slang for gonorrhoea.
❗️ Examples:
1. A nasty dose of the clap
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π Retirement, noun (B2).
π /rΙͺΛtaΙͺΙ.mΙnt/ π¬π§ /rΙͺΛtaΙͺr.mΙnt/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: the period in someone's life after they have stopped working because of having reached a particular age.
❗️ Examples:
1. We wish you a long and happy retirement.
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π Fairly, adverb (B2).
π /ΛfeΙ.li/ π¬π§ /Λfer.li/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: If you do something fairly, you do it in a way that is right and reasonable and treats people equally.
❗️ Examples:
1. He claimed that he hadn't been treated fairly by his employers.
2. Officials will ensure that the election is carried out fairly.
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π Afterthought, noun.
π /ΛΙΛf.tΙ.ΞΈΙΛt/ π¬π§ /ΛΓ¦f.tΙ.ΞΈΙΛt/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: an idea, thought, or plan that was not originally intended but is thought of at a later time.
❗️ Examples:
1. She only asked me to her party as an afterthought.
2. The pillars seem to have been added to the entrance as an afterthought.
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π Caution, verb (C2).
π /ΛkΙΛ.Κ(Ι)n/ π¬π§ /ΛkΙΛ.Κ(Ι)n/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: to warn someone.
❗️ Examples:
1. The newspaper cautioned its readers against buying shares without getting good advice first.
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π Tie, verb.
π /taΙͺ/ π¬π§ /taΙͺ/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: to finish at the same time or score the same number of points, etc. in a competition as someone or something else.
❗️ Examples:
1. Jane and I tied (for first place) in the spelling test.
2. We tied with a team from the south in the championships.
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π Badge, noun (B2).
π /bΓ¦dΚ/ π¬π§ /bΓ¦dΚ/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: a small piece of metal or plastic with words or a picture on it, that you carry with you or fasten to your clothing or something else, in order to show who you are, that you are a member of a group, etc..
❗️ Examples:
1. Everyone at the conference wore a badge with their name on .
2. Don't forget to display your ID badge.
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π Compound, noun.
π /ΛkΙm.paΚnd/ π¬π§ /ΛkΙΛm-/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: a chemical that combines two or more elements.
❗️ Examples:
1. Salt is a compound of sodium and chlorine.
2. Many fertilizers contain nitrogen compounds.
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π Bothersome, adjective.
π /ΛbΙΓ°·Ιr·sΙm/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: causing annoyance or trouble.
❗️ Examples:
1. Bothersome family obligations keep interfering with my plans.
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π Certain, adjective (B1).
❓ Definition: impossible to avoid or extremely likely.
❗️ Examples:
1. The population explosion is certain to cause widespread famine.
2. Oil prices are certain to rise following the agreement to limit production.
3. After all his hard work, he's certain to pass his exams.
4. The team looks almost certain to win the match.
5. It is virtually certain (that) she will win the gold medal.
6. Even if a ceasefire can be agreed, how can they make certain (that) neither side breaks it?
7. Cancer sufferers no longer face certain death as they once did.
8. This scandal will mean certain defeat for the party in the election.
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π Smelly, adjective.
❓ Definition: having an unpleasant smell.
❗️ Examples:
1. Smelly feet
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π Charge, noun.
π /tΚΙΛdΚ/ π¬π§ /tΚΙΛrdΚ/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: the act of accusing someone of something bad.
❗️ Examples:
1. The president responded angrily to the charge that she had lost touch with her country's people.
2. Her refusal to condemn the violence laid/left her open to the charge of positive support for the campaign (= allowed people to say that she supported it).
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π Offend, verb.
π /ΙΛfend/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: to cause to be upset or to hurt the feelings of someone, esp. by being rude or showing a lack of respect.
❗️ Examples:
1. I think she was offended that she wasn’t invited to the party.
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π Swallow, verb (B2).
π /ΛswΙl.ΙΚ/ π¬π§ /ΛswΙΛ.loΚ/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: to cause food, drink, pills, etc. to move from your mouth into your stomach by using the muscles of your throat.
❗️ Examples:
1. My throat is so sore that it really hurts when I swallow.
2. He put a grape into his mouth and swallowed it whole.
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π Reach, verb.
❓ Definition: to communicate with someone in another place, usually by telephone.
❗️ Examples:
1. I’ve been trying to reach you all afternoon, but your phone was busy.
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π Act, verb (B1).
❓ Definition: to perform a part in a film, play, etc..
❗️ Examples:
1. Ellis Pike was chosen to act the part of the lawyer in the film.
2. Have you ever acted in a play before?
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π Succeed, verb.
π /sΙkΛsiΛd/ π¬π§ /sΙkΛsiΛd/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: to come after another person or thing in time.
❗️ Examples:
1. In the weeks that succeeded, five more patients showed similar symptoms.
2. Almost from its beginnings, New York has produced succeeding generations of intellectuals.
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π Odd, adjective (C2).
π /Ιd/ π¬π§ /ΙΛd/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: not happening often.
❗️ Examples:
1. She does the odd teaching job but nothing permanent.
2. You get the odd person who's rude to you but they're generally quite helpful.
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π Over, (B2).
π /ΛΙΚ.vΙ(r)/ π¬π§ /ΛoΚ.vΙ/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: using.
❗️ Examples:
1. They spoke over the phone.
2. We heard the news over the radio.
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π Opinion, noun (B1).
π /ΙΛpΙͺn.jΙn/ π¬π§ /ΙΛpΙͺn.jΙn/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: a judgment made by an expert.
❗️ Examples:
1. My doctor has referred me to a specialist for a second opinion on the results of my blood test.
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π Pea, noun (B1).
❓ Definition: a round, green seed, several of which grow in a pod, eaten as a vegetable.
❗️ Examples:
1. Frozen/dried peas
2. Pea soup
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π Appointed, adjective.
❓ Definition: If buildings or rooms are appointed in a particular way, they have furniture and equipment of the stated standard.
❗️ Examples:
1. It says in the ad that the bathroom is spacious and well appointed.
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π Jaw, noun.
π /dΚΙΛ/ π¬π§ /dΚΙΛ/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: something dangerous.
❗️ Examples:
1. The rescuers snatched the children from the jaws of death.
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π Wide, adjective (B1).
❓ Definition: used when describing how long the distance between the two sides of something is or when asking for this information.
❗️ Examples:
1. The rectangle is 5 cm long and 1.9 cm wide.
2. The swimming pool is five metres wide.
3. How wide are your skis?
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π Research, verb (B2).
❓ Definition: to study a subject in detail, especially in order to discover new information or reach a new understanding.
❗️ Examples:
1. She's researching into possible cures for AIDS.
2. Journalists were frantically researching the new prime minister's background, family, and interests.
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π Deal, noun.
❓ Definition: an agreement or arrangement, esp. in business.
❗️ Examples:
1. They bargained with each other but finally agreed to a deal.
2. She got a really good deal (= paid a low price) on her new car.
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π Raise, verb (B1).
❓ Definition: to cause something to increase or become bigger, better, higher, etc..
❗️ Examples:
1. The government plan to raise taxes.
2. I had to raise my voice (= speak more loudly) to make myself heard over the noise.
3. The inspector said that standards at the school had to be raised.
4. Our little chat has raised my spirits (= made me feel happier).
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π Speech, noun (B2).
π /spiΛtΚ/ π¬π§ /spiΛtΚ/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: a formal talk given usually to a large number of people on a special occasion.
❗️ Examples:
1. I had to give/make a speech at my brother's wedding.
2. The Governor of New York delivered a rousing speech to the national convention.
3. He gave the after-dinner speech (= a talk given after a formal evening meal at which a large number of people are present).
4. Did you hear her acceptance speech at the Oscars ceremony?
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π Whole, adverb.
❓ Definition: completely.
❗️ Examples:
1. Now he's arrived, it's a whole different situation.
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π Spread, noun.
❓ Definition: the process of moving to cover a larger area or to affect a larger number of people.
❗️ Examples:
1. Jazz records fostered the spread of American culture.
2. More should be done to stop the spread of this disease.
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π Rather, adverb.
π /ΛrΙΛ.Γ°Ι(r)/ π¬π§ /Λræð.Ι/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: very; to a large degree.
❗️ Examples:
1. Actually, I did rather well in my exams.
2. I've got rather a lot of work to do at the moment.
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π Hereby, adverb.
π /ΛhΙͺΙΛbaΙͺ/ π¬π§ /ΛhΙͺrΛbaΙͺ/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: with these words or with this action.
❗️ Examples:
1. I hereby pronounce you man and wife.
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π Over, .
π /ΛΙΚ.vΙ(r)/ π¬π§ /ΛoΚ.vΙ/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: sometimes used when talking about a calculation in which one number is divided by another number.
❗️ Examples:
1. 40 over 7 is roughly 6.
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π Well, adverb.
❓ Definition: to a great degree; much or completely.
❗️ Examples:
1. I know her well.
2. Put in two eggs and stir well.
3. He sent away for tickets well in advance (= very early).
4. I knew perfectly well what time it was.
5. I knew her pretty well when I lived in Iowa City.
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π Rage, noun.
❓ Definition: extreme or violent anger, or a period of feeling such anger.
❗️ Examples:
1. I had never seen him in such a rage before.
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π Thin, adjective.
π /ΞΈΙͺn/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: having only a few of something covering an area; not dense.
❗️ Examples:
1. His hair is thin on top.
2. Where there is little rain, grass and trees get thinner.
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π Temporarily, adverb (B2).
π /Λtem.p(Ι)r.er.(Ι)l.i/ π¬π§ /Λtem.pΙ.rer.(Ι)l.i/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: in a way that does not last for long or for ever.
❗️ Examples:
1. This office is closed temporarily for redecoration.
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π Charge, verb.
π /tΚΙrdΚ/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: to buy something and agree to pay for it later.
❗️ Examples:
1. I didn’t have any cash, so I charged the food.
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π Suspend, verb (C1).
π /sΙΛspend/ π¬π§ /sΙΛspend/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: to stop something from being active, either temporarily or permanently.
❗️ Examples:
1. The ferry service has been suspended for the day because of bad weather.
2. The country's president has suspended the constitution and assumed total power.
3. When you go to the theatre, you have to be willing to suspend disbelief (= to act as if you believe that what you are seeing is real or true, although you know that it is not).
4. I'm suspending judgment (= not forming an opinion) on the book I'm reading until I've finished it.
5. Mr Young was given a six-month jail sentence, suspended for two years (= if he commits another crime within two years, he will have to go to prison for six months for his original crime).
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π Military, adjective.
❓ Definition: typical of the armed forces.
❗️ Examples:
1. Military precision
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π Main, noun.
π /meΙͺn/ π¬π§ /meΙͺn/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: a large pipe that carries water or gas, or a wire carrying electricity, from one place to another, to which a house can be connected.
❗️ Examples:
1. A gas main
2. The severe cold caused a water main to burst and flood the street.
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π Rude, adjective.
π /rud/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: behaving in a way that hurts other people’s feelings; not polite.
❗️ Examples:
1. I apologized for Ted’s rude behavior.
2. I thought it was rude of him not to introduce me.
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π Narrow, adjective.
❓ Definition: Narrow also means slight, esp. as a measure of difference.
❗️ Examples:
1. He was defeated in the election by a narrow margin.
2. It was a narrow victory, with the golf tournament decided by a single stroke.
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π Even, adjective.
π /ΛiΛ.v(Ι)n/ π¬π§ /ΛiΛ.v(Ι)n/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: forming a whole number that can be divided exactly by two.
❗️ Examples:
1. 6 is an even number and 7 is an odd number.
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π Impact, noun (B2).
π /ΛΙͺm.pΓ¦kt/ π¬π§ /ΛΙͺm.pΓ¦kt/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: a powerful effect that something, especially something new, has on a situation or person.
❗️ Examples:
1. The anti-smoking campaign had had/made quite an impact on young people.
2. The new proposals were intended to soften the impact of the reformed tax system.
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π Ripe, adjective.
❓ Definition: used to describe language that is rude.
❗️ Examples:
1. A ripe joke
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π Against, (A2).
π /ΙΛΙ‘enst/ π¬π§ /ΙΛΙ‘enst/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: disagreeing with a plan or activity.
❗️ Examples:
1. She spoke against the decision to close the college.
2. 50 people voted against the new proposal.
3. I'm very much against the idea that it is the woman's job to bring up the child.
4. Germany are playing against Brazil in the cup final tonight.
5. She's always rebelled against authority.
6. She sold the house even though it was against his wishes.
7. They called a demonstration to protest against proposed job cuts.
8. Are you for or against my proposal?
9. Sanctions against the country should be lifted.
10. Stricter controls will help in the fight against inflation.
11. Criminal charges will be brought against the driver.
12. They decided not to take legal action against him.
13. They were up against a powerful pressure group.
14. We came up against a lot of problems in the course of building our extension.
15. The chances/odds against you winning such a competition are enormous.
16. It's against the law (= illegal) to leave children under a certain age alone in the house.
17. It's against my beliefs/principles to be nice to someone I dislike just because they're in a senior position.
18. Against all probability (= although it was extremely unlikely) we found ourselves in the same hotel.
19. I wouldn't dare say anything against him (= criticize him) to his mother!
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π Beg, verb.
π /beΙ‘/ π¬π§ /beΙ‘/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: a way of showing that you are angry about something that someone has just said.
❗️ Examples:
1. I beg your pardon? I hope you're not implying that I lied!
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π Demand, noun.
π /dΙͺΛmΓ¦nd/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: Demand is also the desire to buy goods.
❗️ Examples:
1. There was weak demand for imported goods last month.
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π However, conjunction.
π /hΙΚΛev·Ιr/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: in whatever way.
❗️ Examples:
1. You can do it however you like, it really doesn’t matter.
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π Sex, noun (B1).
π /seks/ π¬π§ /seks/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: physical activity between people involving the sexual organs.
❗️ Examples:
1. Sex before/outside marriage is strongly disapproved of in some cultures.
2. She was complaining about all the sex and violence on television.
3. She'd been having sex with a colleague at work for years.
4. Most young people now receive sex education at school.
5. Extramarital/premarital sex
6. Casual sex (= sex with someone you do not know)
7. Unprotected sex (= sex without using something to prevent disease or becoming pregnant)
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π Mutated, verb.
π /mjuΛΛteΙͺt/ π¬π§ /mjuΛΛteΙͺt/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: to change from one thing or type of thing into another.
❗️ Examples:
1. Jon has mutated from an awkward teenager into a sophisticated young man.
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π Length, noun.
π /leΕkΞΈ/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: the measurement of something from end to end or along its longest side, or a measurement of a particular part of something.
❗️ Examples:
1. A length of rope
2. The boat is 20 feet in length.
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π Interact, verb (B2).
π /ΛΙͺn.tΙΛrΓ¦kt/ π¬π§ /ΛΙͺn.t̬ΙΛΓ¦kt/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: to communicate with or react to.
❗️ Examples:
1. Dominique's teacher says that she interacts well with the other children.
2. It's interesting at parties to see how people interact socially.
3. We are studying how these two chemicals interact.
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π Punish, verb.
❓ Definition: to punish anyone who commits a particular crime.
❗️ Examples:
1. Drunken driving can be punished with a prison sentence.
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π Management, noun (B2).
❓ Definition: the control and organization of something.
❗️ Examples:
1. The company has suffered from several years of bad management.
2. There is a need for stricter financial management.
3. A management training programme
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π Preserve, noun.
π /prΙͺΛzΙrv/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: an area of land kept in its natural state, esp. for hunting and fishing or for raising animals and fish.
❗️ Examples:
1. A wildlife preserve
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π Cast, verb (C2).
π /kΙΛst/ π¬π§ /kΓ¦st/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: to vote.
❗️ Examples:
1. All the votes in the election have now been cast and the counting has begun.
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π Gather, verb.
❓ Definition: If something gathers momentum/speed, it gradually becomes faster or stronger.
❗️ Examples:
1. Pressure for reform of the health-care system is gathering momentum.
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π Cover, verb.
❓ Definition: to deal with or take care of something.
❗️ Examples:
1. Could you cover the phones while I’m away from the office?
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π Neat, adjective.
π /niΛt/ π¬π§ /niΛt/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: (of a strong alcoholic drink) without anything, such as water or ice or another drink, added to it.
❗️ Examples:
1. I'll have a neat gin, please.
2. She likes her whisky neat.
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π Employ, verb.
π /ΙͺmΛplΙΙͺ/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: to pay someone to work or do a job for you.
❗️ Examples:
1. The factory employs 87 workers.
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π Acceptance, noun.
π /ΙkΛsep.t(Ι)ns/ π¬π§ /ΙkΛsep.t(Ι)ns/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: general agreement that something is satisfactory or right, or that someone should be included in a group.
❗️ Examples:
1. The idea rapidly gained acceptance (= became approved of) in political circles.
2. The party marked his acceptance into the community.
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π Reasonable, adjective (B1).
π /ΛriΛ.z(Ι)n.Ι.b(Ι)l/ π¬π§ /ΛriΛ.z(Ι)n.Ι.b(Ι)l/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: not too expensive.
❗️ Examples:
1. Tomatoes are very reasonable at this time of year.
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π Solid, noun.
❓ Definition: a food that is not liquid.
❗️ Examples:
1. After the operation, Mrs. Groncki couldn’t eat solids.
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π Cucumber, noun.
π /Λkju·kΚm·bΙr/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: a long, thin vegetable that has a dark green outer skin and is pale green inside.
❗️ Examples:
1. Cucumbers are usually sliced and eaten raw in salads.
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π Sale, noun (A2).
❓ Definition: available to buy.
❗️ Examples:
1. Is this painting for sale?
2. Our neighbours put their house up for sale (= started to advertise that they want to sell it) last week.
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π Sew, verb (B1).
π /sΙΚ/ π¬π§ /soΚ/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: to make a piece of clothing by joining pieces of cloth together by putting thread through them with a needle.
❗️ Examples:
1. She sews all her children's clothes.
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π Inspire, verb (B2).
π /ΙͺnΛspaΙͺΙ(r)/ π¬π§ /ΙͺnΛspaΙͺr/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: to make someone feel that they want to do something and can do it.
❗️ Examples:
1. His confident leadership inspired his followers.
2. After her trip to Venezuela, she felt inspired to learn Spanish.
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π Effect, noun (C1).
❓ Definition: to produce or achieve the results you want.
❗️ Examples:
1. They had to wait ten minutes for the anaesthetic to take effect before they stitched up the cut.
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π Reach, verb.
❓ Definition: to stretch out your arm to its full length in order to take or touch something.
❗️ Examples:
1. Our little girl isn’t tall enough to reach the light switches.
2. The receptionist reached for the phone.
3. She reached across the table and took his hand.
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π Absent, verb.
π /Γ¦bΛsent/ π¬π§ /Γ¦bΛsent/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: to not go to a place where you are expected to be, especially a school or place of work.
❗️ Examples:
1. You cannot choose to absent yourself (from work/school) on a whim.
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π Well, adverb.
❓ Definition: Well is used with some prepositions and adverbs for emphasis.
❗️ Examples:
1. Keep the children well away from the edge of the pool.
2. It costs well over $100.
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π Fair, adjective.
π /feΙ(r)/ π¬π§ /fer/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: (of an idea, guess, or chance) good, but not excellent.
❗️ Examples:
1. I think I've got a fair idea of (= I understand reasonably well) what you want.
2. She's got a fair chance of winning (= there is a reasonable chance that she will win).
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π Leather, noun.
π /ΛleΓ°·Ιr/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: animal skin that has been treated in order to preserve it and is used to make shoes, bags, clothes, equipment, etc..
❗️ Examples:
1. A leather jacket
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π Adoption, noun.
π /ΙΛdΙp.Κ(Ι)n/ π¬π§ /ΙΛdΙΛp.Κ(Ι)n/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: choosing or taking something as your own.
❗️ Examples:
1. England was Conrad's country of adoption.
2. The adoption of a woman candidate was seen as controversial.
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π Bother, noun.
π /ΛbΙΓ°·Ιr/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: something that annoys or causes problems for someone.
❗️ Examples:
1. That dog has never been a bother to anyone.
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π Clap, verb.
π /klΓ¦p/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: to hit someone lightly on the shoulder or back in a friendly way to express pleasure.
❗️ Examples:
1. The governor clapped him on the back and congratulated him.
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π Preserve, noun.
π /prΙͺΛzΙrv/ πΊπΈ
❓ Definition: an activity that only one person or a particular type of person does or is responsible for.
❗️ Examples:
1. The gardening is Jeanne’s special preserve.
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π Spread, noun.
❓ Definition: a meal, especially one for a special occasion with a lot of different dishes arranged on a table.
❗️ Examples:
1. Sheila laid on (= made) a magnificent spread for us.
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