Empower B1 + Wordlist

Unit Page ENGLISH PoS Definition Pronunciation Example

number number (UK)
argue verb to speak angrily to someone, telling them ˈɑːgjuː I try not to argue with my boss – even when he’s
1 152 that you disagree with them wrong!
awful adj very bad, of low quality, or unpleasant ˈɔːfəl The food in that restaurant was absolutely
1 153
awful.
1 153 boiling adj very hot ˈbɔɪlɪŋ It was absolutely boiling in Greece.
1 153 brilliant adj very good ˈbrɪliənt He's brilliant at playing the piano.
complain verb to say that something is wrong or that you kəmˈpleɪn Are you going to complain about the terrible
1 152 are annoyed about something food?
delicious adj If food or drink is delicious, it smells or dɪˈlɪʃəs That cake is delicious! Could I have some more,
1 153 tastes extremely good. please?
encourage verb to make someone more likely to do ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ She encouraged me to apply for the job.
1 152 something, or make something more
likely to happen
1 13 enormous adj extremely large ɪˈnɔːməs That cake’s absolutely enormous.
1 13 exhausted adj very tired ɪgˈzɔːstɪd I'm absolutely exhausted!
express feelings phrase to show your emotions ɪkspres ˈfiːlɪŋz They express their feelings and opinions
1 8 directly, and aren’t afraid to say how they feel.

face-to-face, face adj, directly, meeting someone in the same feɪs tə ˈfeɪs Baby Boomers definitely prefer face-to-face
1 8 to face adv place communication.
1 13 fantastic adj very good fænˈtæstɪk We had a fantastic holiday.
filthy adj extremely dirty ˈfɪlθi Your T-shirt’s filthy! Put it in the washing
1 153
machine.
freezing adj very cold ˈfriːzɪŋ I went for a swim in the river and the water was
1 13 absolutely freezing.
furious adj extremely angry ˈfjʊəriəs I was furious when I found out he’d read my
1 153 private diary!
give a phrase to give a talk giving information about gɪv ə prezənˈteɪʃən I don’t want to give a presentation.
1 8 presentation something
 give opinions phrase to say what you think about something gɪv əˈpɪnjənz Bloggers write articles that give their opinions
1 8 about things.
greet verb to welcome someone griːt We were greeted at the airport by the Minister
1 152 of Tourism.
impossible adj If an action or event is impossible, it ɪmˈpɒsɪbl It's impossible! I'll never get it right.
1 13 cannot happen or be done.
insist verb to demand that something must be done ɪnˈsɪst I said I would take a taxi to the airport but they
1 152 or that you must have a particular thing insisted on driving me in their car.
interview verb to ask someone questions in an interview ˈɪntəvjuː The politician was interviewed by a journalist
1 8 from 'The Times'.
keep in touch phrase to continue to communicate with kiːp ɪn ˈtʌtʃ Let’s keep in touch.
1 8 someone by telephoning or writing to
them
1 153 miserable adj unhappy ˈmɪzərəbl Why do you look so miserable?
persuade verb to make someone agree to do something pəˈsweɪd She’s trying to persuade me to go on holiday
1 152 by talking to them a lot about it with her.
1 8 speak in public phrase to give a talk to people you do not know spiːk ɪn ˈpʌblɪk When did you last speak in public?
tell a joke phrase to say something to make people laugh, tel ə ˈdʒəʊk Can you tell a joke?
1 8 usually a short story with a funny ending
tiny adj extremely small ˈtaɪni There are only seven houses in my village – it’s
1 13 absolutely tiny.
1 13 useless adj of low quality ˈjuːsləs This book's useless!
app noun abbreviation for application: a computer æp She downloaded some apps.
2 23 program that is designed for a particular
purpose
apply for sth verb to ask officially for something, especially a əˈplaɪ fɔː Hundreds of people applied for the job.
2 21 job
be in charge of phrase to be the person who has control of or is biː ɪn ˈtʃɑːdʒ əv I’m in charge of a small team.
2 21 responsible for someone or something
2 23 browse verb to look at information on the internet braʊz She spends a lot of time browsing the internet.
browser noun a computer program which allows you to ˈbraʊzə Which browser do you use?
2 23 look at pages on the internet
 button noun a switch that you press to control a piece ˈbʌtən Press the button.
2 23 of equipment
candidate noun one of the people trying to get a job ˈkændɪdət Only six candidates were invited for an
2 21
interview.
career noun a job that you do for a long period of your kəˈrɪə It’s hard to balance family life and a career.
2 21 life and that gives you the chance to move
to a higher position and earn more money
click verb to press on part of a computer mouse to klɪk I opened one of the emails to click on the
2 23 make the computer do something ‘unsubscribe’ link.
2 23 connect verb to join two things or places together kəˈnekt Is there a way to connect to the internet?
contact noun someone you know who may be able to ˈkɒntækt I’ve got a lot of business contacts who work for
2 21 help you because of their job or position employers in different countries.
creative phrase the ability to think about things in a new krieɪtɪv ˈθɪŋkɪŋ We’re very interested in your creative thinking
2 21 thinking and imaginative way and your problem-solving skills.
CV noun a document which describes your siːˈviː I’ve got good grades but I haven’t got much
qualifications and the jobs you have done, experience to put on my CV.
2 21 which you send to an employer that you
want to work for
delete verb to remove something, especially from a dɪˈliːt He deleted the email.
2 23 computer's memory
download verb to copy computer programs, music or daʊnˈləʊd She downloaded some apps.
2 23 other information electronically using the
internet
employee noun someone who is paid to work for a person ɪmˈplɔɪiː There are 200 employees in this organisation.
2 21 or company
employer noun a person or company that pays people to ɪmˈplɔɪə I’ve got a lot of business contacts who work for
2 21 work for them employers in different countries.
experience noun knowledge that you get from doing a job, ɪkˈspɪəriəns Climbing experience is needed for this job.
2 21 or from doing, seeing, or feeling
something
friendly phrase Someone with a friendly personality is frendli pɜːsənˈæləti We are looking for soft skills such as a friendly
2 21 personality always friendly to other people. personality.
grades plural the marks you get in your exams or school ɡreɪdz I’ve got good grades but I haven’t got much
2 21 noun work experience to put on my CV.
 icon noun a small picture on a computer screen that ˈaɪkɒn Click on the icon.
2 23 you choose in order to make the computer
do something
2 23 install verb to put software onto a computer ɪnˈstɔːl He installed the app on his phone.
interview noun a meeting in which someone asks you ˈɪntəvjuː Only six candidates were invited for an
2 21 questions to see if you are suitable for a interview.
job or course
knowledge noun information and understanding that you ˈnɒlɪdʒ I’m proud of my practical skills and medical
2 21 have in your mind knowledge.
password noun a secret word that allows you to do ˈpɑːswɜːd You need to type your password.
2 23 something, such as use your computer
positive attitude phrase If you have a positive attitude, you feel pɒzətɪv ˈætɪtjuːd I have a positive attitude towards my work.
2 21 happy about things and believe they will
work out well.
practical skills phrase the ability to do things that are useful in ˈpræktɪkəl skɪlz Maybe your knowledge and practical skills
2 21 real situations aren't right for the job.
2 23 press verb to push something firmly pres Press the button.
problem-solving noun being able to find answers to problems ˈprɒbləm sɒlvɪŋ We’re very interested in your creative thinking
2 21 and your problem-solving skills.
self-confidence noun being sure about yourself and your selfˈkɒnfɪdəns He doesn't have much self-confidence.
2 21
abilities
share verb to allow someone to use or have ʃeə She shared the photos online.
2 23 something that belongs to you
skills plural the things you are able to do skɪlz Do you have the right skills for the job?
2 21 noun
team noun a group of people who work together to tiːm I work well in a team.
2 21 do something
text message noun a written message, usually containing ˈtekst mesɪdʒ She sent me a text message.
2 23 words with letters left out, sent from one
mobile phone to another
turn off verb to move the switch on a machine, light, etc tɜːn ˈɒf Please turn off your phones.
2 23 so that it stops working
 turn on verb to move the switch on a machine, light, etc tɜːn ˈɒn How do you turn on this computer?
2 23 so that it starts working
2 23 type verb to write something using a keyboard taɪp I typed my password.
upload verb to copy computer programs or ʌpˈləʊd He uploaded some photos.
information electronically, usually from a
2 23
small computer to a larger one or to the
internet
username noun a name or other word that you sometimes ˈjuːzəneɪm Type your username and password.
need to use together with a password
2 23
before you can use a computer on the
internet
background noun a person's education, family, and ˈbækgraʊnd Most of my friends come from the same
3 32 experience of life background as me.
bring sb up verb to look after a child and teach them until brɪŋ ˈʌp My grandmother brought me up, so I’m very
3 36 they are old enough to look after close to her.
themselves
3 35 childhood noun the part of your life when you are a child ˈtʃaɪldhʊd I spent all my childhood in Malta.
cut sth off verb to cut something so that it is no longer kʌt ˈɒf We saw that we’d both cut all our hair off!
3 36 attached to something else
elder noun an important, respected, older member of ˈeldə
3 a group
eldest adj being the oldest of three or more people, ˈeldɪst
3 especially within a family
friendship noun when two people are friends ˈfrendʃɪp My longest friendship started when I was at
3 32 primary school.
generation noun all the people in a society or family who dʒenəˈreɪʃən I’ve just become a grandmother, so there are
3 35 are approximately the same age now three generations in our family!
get on with sb verb to like someone and be friendly with them get ˈɒn wɪð I generally get on with people of all different
3 32
ages.
get to know sb phrase to become familiar with someone because get tə ˈnəʊ I think you can only get to know people well
3 32 you have met them and talked to them when you live with them.
get together verb to meet in order to do something or spend get təˈgeðə We usually speak on the phone two or three
3 36 time together times a day, and we get together as often as we
can.
 grow apart verb to become less friendly grəʊ əˈpɑːt We didn’t use to argue much, but in our teenage
3 36 years we started to grow apart.
3 36 grow up verb to become older or an adult grəʊ ˈʌp As we grew up, we created our own identities.
3 36 hang out verb to spend time with someone hæŋ ˈaʊt We wanted to hang out with each other more.
have sth in phrase to share interests, experiences, or other hæv ɪn ˈkɒmən My friends and I like the same music but that’s
3 32 common characteristics with someone or the only thing we have in common.
something
keep in touch phrase to continue to communicate with kiːp ɪn ˈtʌtʃ I’m not very good at keeping in touch with
3 32 someone by telephoning or writing to friends who live far away.
them
middle child noun a child who has a younger and an older mɪdl ˈtʃaɪld I’m the middle child in our family.
3 35 brother or sister
mix sth/sb up verb to confuse two people or things by mɪks ˈʌp We looked so similar – our parents used to mix
3 36 thinking that one person or thing is the us up.
other person or thing
nephew noun the son of your brother or sister, or the ˈnefjuː My brother has got a son and a daughter, so I’ve
3 35 son of your husband's or wife's brother or got a nephew and a niece.
sister
niece noun the daughter of your brother or sister, or niːs My brother has got a son and a daughter, so I’ve
3 35 the daughter of your husband's or wife's got a nephew and a niece.
brother or sister
only child noun someone who has no brothers or sisters ˈəʊnli tʃaɪld I haven’t got any brothers or sisters, so I’m an
3 35 only child.
personality noun the way you are as a person pɜːsənˈæləti Your personality type influences your
3 32 friendships, your relationships and your career.
raise verb to look after and educate a child until they reɪz Helena has given up work to stay at home and
3 35 have become an adult raise her young children.
relationship noun the way two people or groups feel and rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp I have a good relationship with my cousins.
3 32 behave towards each other
relative noun a member of your family ˈrelətɪv A lot of my relatives live in the same town as I
3 32
do.
ring sb up verb to call someone on the telephone rɪŋ ˈʌp My parents ring me up every Sunday night for a
3 36 chat.
 sense of humour noun the ability to understand funny things and sens əv ˈhjuːmə I can be friends with anyone who has the same
3 32 to be funny yourself sense of humour as me.
shared interests phrase If people have shared interests, they are ʃeəd ˈɪntrəsts I have shared interests with most of my close
3 32 interested in the same things or enjoy friends.
doing the same things.
stranger noun someone you have never met before ˈstreɪndʒə I don’t like it when strangers start talking to
3 32
me.
3 32 support noun help or encouragement səˈpɔːt I don’t need emotional support from my friends.
take after verb to be similar to an older member of your teɪk ˈɑːftə I think I mainly take after my dad.
3 36 family
twin noun one of two children who are born to the twɪn What’s it like to have a twin?
3 35 same mother at the same time
ability noun the physical or mental skill or qualities əˈbɪlɪti She has the ability to pass exams without even
4 44 that you need to do something trying.
4 44 achievement noun something good that you achieve əˈtʃiːvmənt Learning French was a big achievement for me.
active adj doing a lot of things, or moving around a ˈæktɪv Extroverts are active and lively.
4 49
lot
amused adj showing that you think something is əˈmjuːzd I thought Clare would like the picture, but she
4 47 funny wasn’t amused.
4 47 amusing adj making you laugh or smile əˈmjuːzɪŋ It was an amusing story.
bored adj feeling tired and unhappy because bɔːd I was a bit bored by all the stuff about business.
4 47 something is not interesting or because
you have nothing to do
boring adj not interesting or exciting ˈbɔːrɪŋ Everyone who thinks that introverts are
4 47 depressed or boring should read this book.
4 44 bright adj intelligent braɪt These kids are very bright.
4 44 brilliant adj very good ˈbrɪliənt He’s brilliant at playing the piano.
confident adj certain about your ability to do things ˈkɒnfɪdənt It’s good to be confident!
4 44
well
depressed adj very unhappy, often for a long time dɪˈprest Everyone who thinks that introverts are
4 47 depressed or boring should read this book.
depressing adj making you feel unhappy and without any dɪˈpresɪŋ Some people find winter depressing but I like it.
4 7 hope for the future
 determined adj wanting to do something very much, and dɪˈtɜːmɪnd She was determined to work on TV.
4 44 not letting anyone stop you
disappointed adj unhappy because someone or something dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd I was disappointed that Susan Cain only writes
4 47 was not as good as you hoped or expected, about society in the USA.
or because something did not happen
disappointing adj making you feel disappointed dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ Everyone says the new restaurant is very good
4 47 but I thought it was very disappointing.
fascinated adj extremely interested ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd Japan is a wonderful country. I’m fascinated by
4 47 the culture.
fascinating adj extremely interesting ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ This is the most fascinating book I’ve read for a
4 47 long time.
give up verb to stop doing something gɪv ˈʌp He thought the course was too easy, so he gave
4 44 up after six months.
4 44 good at phrase able to do something well ˈgʊd ət She is good at making friends.
4 44 intelligent adj able to learn and understand things easily ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt She was very intelligent and did well at school.
interested adj wanting to do, get, or achieve something ˈɪntrəstɪd Jo and I are going to a concert next week. Are
4 47 you interested?
interesting adj Someone or something that is interesting ˈɪntrəstɪŋ I found the ideas very interesting.
4 47 keeps your attention because they are
unusual, exciting, or have lots of ideas.
4 49 lively adj full of energy and interest ˈlaɪvli Extroverts are active and lively.
positive attitude phrase If you have a positive attitude, you feel pɒzətɪv ˈætɪtjuːd It’s important to have a positive attitude
4 44 happy about things and believe they will towards your work.
work out well.
relaxed adj feeling happy and comfortable because rɪˈlækst The service in this restaurant is always friendly
4 47 nothing is worrying you and relaxed.

relaxing adj making you feel relaxed rɪˈlæksɪŋ There was a relaxing atmosphere in the
4 47 restaurant, with plenty of space.
satisfied adj pleased because you have got what you ˈsætɪsfaɪd We weren't satisfied with his explanation.
4 47 wanted, or because something has
happened in the way that you wanted
 satisfying adj making you feel pleased because you have ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ It’s so satisfying when you manage to take the
got what you wanted, or because photo at just the right moment.
4 47
something has happened in the way that
you wanted
4 49 sensitive adj easily upset by the things people say or do ˈsensɪtɪv Introverts are shy and sensitive.
shy adj not confident, especially about meeting or ʃaɪ Introverts are shy and sensitive.
4 49 talking to new people
sociable adj Someone who is sociable enjoys being ˈsəʊʃəbl It’s good to be sociable!
4 49 with people and meeting new people.
success story noun something or someone that achieves great səkˈses stɔːri Getting that job was the beginning of her
4 44 success, often by making a lot of money success story.
successful adj having achieved a lot or made a lot of səkˈsesfəl Oprah Winfrey is a successful TV presenter in
4 44 money through your work the USA.
talented adj showing natural ability in a particular ˈtæləntɪd I’m not very talented at art.
4 44
area
talkative adj A talkative person talks a lot. ˈtɔːkətɪv Students and employees are expected to be
4 49 confident and talkative.
4 47 terrified adj very frightened ˈterəfaɪd When I saw the spider on my leg I was terrified!
terrifying adj making you very frightened ˈterəfaɪɪŋ I thought the plane was going to crash. It was
4 47 terrifying!
5 155 bay noun an area of coast where the land curves in beɪ They sailed into the bay.
branch noun one of the many parts of a tree that grows brɑːntʃ This is an Indian leaf butterfly, sitting on the
5 60 out from its trunk branch of a tree.
cave noun a large hole in the side of a cliff, mountain, keɪv It was completely dark inside the cave.
5 155 or under the ground
climate change noun the way the Earth's weather is changing ˈklaɪmət tʃeɪndʒ Do most people in your country care enough
5 56 about climate change?
coast noun the land beside the sea kəʊst Miami has endless sandy beaches along the
5 155
coast.
conservation noun the protection of nature kɒnsəˈveɪʃən There are several conservation projects in this
5 56
area.
creature noun anything that lives but is not a plant ˈkriːtʃə Fortunately, there are several conservation
5 154 projects working to save this beautiful creature.
 damage verb to harm or break something ˈdæmɪdʒ Have new roads and buildings damaged the
5 56 environment near you?
desert noun a large, hot, dry area of land with very few ˈdezət This lizard lives in the desert in Australia.
5 155 plants
destroy verb to damage something so badly that it does dɪˈstrɔɪ If we're not careful, the home of the orang utan
5 154 not exist or cannot be used will be completely destroyed.
endangered adj Endangered plants and animals may soon ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd Unfortunately, the orang utan is endangered.
5 56 not exist because there are very few now
alive.
environment noun the air, land and water where people, ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt What can ordinary people do to help the
5 56 animals and plants live environment?
environmentally adj not damaging the environment ɪnvaɪərənmentəli We try to be environmentally friendly.
5 56 friendly ˈfrendli
feather noun one of the soft, light things that grow from ˈfeðə When the snow melts, the bird’s feathers change
5 60 and cover a bird's skin colour.
forest noun a large area of trees growing closely ˈfɒrɪst It takes quite a long time for forests to recover if
5 155 together they’ve already been cut down.
fur noun the thick hair that covers the bodies of fɜː Polar bears have white fur.
5 60 some animals like cats and rabbits
lake noun a large area of water which has land all leɪk It’s just not pleasant to swim in rivers and lakes
5 155 around it that have plastic bags floating in them.
leaf noun a flat, green part of a plant that grows liːf This butterfly looks like a leaf.
5 60 from a stem or branch
limit verb to control something so that it is less than ˈlɪmɪt The government needs to limit the number of
5 154 a particular amount or number cars and factories.
local adj relating to an area near you ˈləʊkəl We can’t do anything without the support of the
5 154 local people.
national park noun a large area of park for use by the public, næʃənəl ˈpɑːk The wildlife in the national park is amazing.
5 155 usually an area of special beauty
natural adj Something that is natural exists or ˈnætʃərəl Some people say that the melting ice is natural
5 154 happens because of nature, not because it – that human beings are not causing climate
was made or done by people. change.
 ocean noun one of the five main areas that the sea is ˈəʊʃən There are five oceans in the world.
5 155 divided into
paw noun the foot of certain animals, such as cats pɔː Polar bears can easily run up to other animals
5 60 and dogs and attack with their huge paws.
petal noun one of the thin, flat, coloured parts on the ˈpetəl This bee orchid looks exactly like it has a real
5 60 outside of a flower bee resting on its petals.
pollution noun damage caused to water, air, etc by pəˈluːʃən Is air pollution a problem where you live?
5 56 harmful substances or waste
prevent verb to stop something happening or to stop prɪˈvent How can we prevent air pollution?
5 56 someone doing something
protect verb to keep someone or something safe from prəˈtekt We are trying to protect these animals.
5 56 something dangerous or bad
rainforest noun a forest with a lot of tall trees where it ˈreɪnfɒrɪst Are you going to work in the rainforests?
5 155 rains a lot
recycle verb to put used paper, glass, plastic, etc riːˈsaɪkl We recycle all our glass and paper.
5 56 through a process so that it can be used
again
river noun a long, natural area of water that flows ˈrɪvə He took me to an old boat on the river.
5 155 across the land and into a sea, lake, or
another river
save verb to stop someone or something from being seɪv We want to save these wildlife areas.
5 56 killed or destroyed
scales plural the flat pieces of hard material that cover skeɪlz Many fish can change the colour of their scales
5 60 noun the skin of fish and snakes instantly to match their background.
sea noun a large area of salt water siː Did you have to do some training before you
5 155 went in the sea?
skin noun the outer layer of a person or animal's skɪn Polar bears have layers of fat under their skin.
5 60
body
species noun a group of plants or animals which share ˈspiːʃiːz Some scientists think that many species will not
5 154 similar characteristics be able to survive if the temperature changes
too much.
5 155 stream noun a small river striːm The children jumped across the stream.
 survive verb to continue to exist after being in a səˈvaɪv Some scientists think that many species will not
5 154 difficult or dangerous situation be able to survive if the temperature changes
too much.
tail noun the long, narrow part that sticks out at the teɪl The bird goes grey, from its head to its tail.
5 60 back of an animal's body
valley noun an area of low land between hills or ˈvæli Their house is in a valley.
5 155 mountains
waterfall noun a stream of water that flows from a high ˈwɔːtəfɔːl There are several waterfalls in the area.
5 155 place, often to a pool below
web noun a type of net made by a spider to catch web The Amazon jungle spider creates a web which
5 60 other insects looks like a much larger spider.
wildlife noun animals, birds, and plants living in their ˈwaɪldlaɪf What wildlife or natural environments are
5 56 natural environment endangered in your country?
6 157 add verb to put something with something else æd Add 500g minced lamb to the onions.
air conditioning noun a system that keeps the air cool in a ˈeə kəndɪʃənɪŋ The air conditioning wasn’t working in my car
6 68 building or car so I was boiling hot.
bitter adj having a strong, sour, usually unpleasant ˈbɪtə The cake has a bitter orange filling.
6 71
taste
cash machine noun a machine, usually in a wall outside a ˈkæʃ məʃi:n I need some money. Is there a cash machine
6 78 bank, that you can get money from using a near here?
plastic card
chop verb to cut something into small pieces tʃɒp Chop four chilies, two tomatoes, one onion and
6 157 a bunch of coriander.
creamy adj like cream or containing cream ˈkriːmi We had a creamy avocado and tomato dip with
6 156 crunchy tortilla chips.
crunchy adj Crunchy food is hard and makes a noise ˈkrʌntʃi We had a creamy avocado and tomato dip with
6 156 when you eat it. crunchy tortilla chips.
cycle lane noun a narrow area of a road for bicycles ˈsaɪkl leɪn I saw someone waving to me from the cycle
6 68
lane.
dried adj Dried food or plants have had all their draɪd We ate some dried fruit.
6 156 liquid removed, especially in order to stop
them from decaying.
6 156 eat out verb to eat in a restaurant iːt ˈaʊt When I eat out, I generally prefer Chinese food.
 fresh adj Fresh food has been produced or collected freʃ The meatballs were served with couscous and
6 156 recently and has not been frozen, dried, fresh herbs.
etc.
fry verb to cook something in hot oil or fat or to be fraɪ Fry the meatballs in the oil.
6 157 cooked in hot oil or fat
get around verb to travel around a place get əˈraʊnd The quickest way to get around my home town
6 69 is on foot.
go away verb to go somewhere, often for a holiday gəʊ əˈweɪ Next time I go away with my family, I’d like to
6 69 go to Spain.
go back verb to return to a place gəʊ ˈbæk I loved my visit to my country’s capital city and
6 156 I’d like to go back soon.
6 157 heat up verb to make something become hot or warm hiːt ˈʌp Heat up one tablespoon of olive oil in a pan.
heavy adj Heavy food makes you feel too full. ˈhevi I had a really heavy dinner last night so I didn’t
6 156 sleep very well.
hot adj Hot food contains strong spices which hɒt The fish is served with hot chillies.
6 71 cause a burning feeling in your mouth.
light adj Light food does not make you feel very laɪt We had noodles and vegetables in a light soup.
6 156
full.
look around verb to look at things in a place lʊk əˈraʊnd When I get the chance, I really enjoy looking
6 156 around art galleries.
6 157 mash verb to crush food until it is soft mæʃ Mash three avocados in a bowl.
mix verb to combine two or more substances to mɪks Mix all the ingredients together.
6 157 make one substance
pedestrian noun a special place on a road where traffic pədestriən ˈkrɒsɪŋ The lights at a pedestrian crossing were broken.
6 68 crossing must stop if people want to cross
pick sth up verb to learn language by hearing it or pɪk ˈʌp I try to pick up new English vocabulary by
6 69 practising it and not by being taught watching TV.
public transport noun a system of vehicles such as buses and pʌblɪk ˈtrænspɔːt Shall we drive or use public transport?
6 78 trains which operate at regular times and
that the public use
6 156 raw adj not cooked rɔː The soup was served with a raw egg.
rich adj Rich food has a lot of butter, cream, or rɪtʃ I had a slice of rich Austrian chocolate cake.
6 71 eggs in it.
 rush hour noun the time when a lot of people are ˈrʌʃ aʊə By the time I was on the road it was rush hour
6 68 travelling to or from work and so roads and the roads were very busy.
and trains are very busy
serve verb to give someone food or drink, especially sɜːv Serve the guacamole with tortilla chips.
6 157 guests or customers in a restaurant or bar
show sb around verb to take someone around a place and show ʃəʊ əˈraʊnd I’d be a good person to show someone around
6 69 it to them my local neighbourhood.
sour adj having a sharp, sometimes unpleasant, saʊə This cream’s horrible. It tastes really sour.
6 156 taste or smell, like a lemon, and not sweet
6 71 spicy adj containing strong flavours from spice ˈspaɪsi The white fish was cooked in a spicy Thai sauce.
6 157 squeeze verb to press something firmly skwiːz Squeeze the juice of half a lime into the mixture.
stir verb to mix food or liquid by moving a spoon stɜː Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6 157 round and round in it
6 156 sweet adj with a taste like sugar swiːt The dessert wasn't as sweet as I expected.
tasty adj Food which is tasty has a good flavour and ˈteɪsti We had some tasty Moroccan meatballs.
6 71 is nice to eat.
traffic jam noun a line of cars, trucks, etc that are moving ˈtræfɪk dʒæm I sat in the same traffic jam for about 45
6 68 slowly or not moving at all minutes.
traffic lights plural a set of red, green and yellow lights that is ˈtræfɪk laɪts All the traffic lights in the city centre were stuck
6 68 noun used to start and stop traffic on red.
6 156 turn up verb to arrive somewhere tɜːn ˈʌp I was the first person to turn up to class today.
apologise for verb to tell someone that you are sorry about əˈpɒlədʒaɪz fə I’d like to apologise for what I said earlier.
7 84 something you have done
argue with verb to speak angrily to someone, telling them ˈɑːgjuː wɪð I argued with the traffic warden about the
7 84 that you disagree with them parking fine.
attic noun a room at the top of a house under the ˈætɪk I put all the stuff I don’t use in the attic.
7 158
roof
balcony noun a small area joined to the wall outside a ˈbælkəni We don’t have a garden or a terrace, but we do
7 80 room on a high level where you can stand have a balcony where we can sit outside.
or sit
basement noun a room or set of rooms that is below ˈbeɪsmənt A lot of American houses have a large basement
7 158 ground level in a building under the house.
7 84 believe in sth verb to think that something exists bɪˈliːv ɪn Do you believe in bad luck?
 belong to sb verb If something belongs to you, you own it. bɪˈlɒŋ tuː All of the land near the river is private – it
7 84 belongs to the university.
block of flats noun a large building that is divided into blɒk əv ˈflæts I live on the fourth floor of a modern block of
7 80 apartments flats.
care about sth verb to think that something is important and ˈkeər əbaʊt If we really care about the environment we
7 84 to feel interested in it or worried about it should all consider buying electric cars.
complain about verb to say that something is wrong or that you kəmˈpleɪn əbaʊt People complain about the traffic here, but it
7 84 sth are annoyed about something isn’t bad compared to a big city.
cope with sth verb to deal quite successfully with a difficult ˈkəʊp wɪð My friend is finding it hard to cope with all the
7 84 situation noise in the city.
depend on verb If something depends on someone or dɪˈpend ɒn Do I like living in the countryside? That depends
7 84 sth/sb something, it is influenced by them, or on the weather!
changes because of them.
doorbell noun a button that you press next to or on a ˈdɔːbel Two police officers rang my doorbell.
7 158 door that makes a noise to let someone
know that you are there
first floor noun the level of a building directly above the fɜːst ˈflɔː My apartment's on the first floor.
7 158 ground level
flat noun a set of rooms to live in, with all the rooms flæt Our flat is on the third floor of our building.
7 158 on one level of a building
7 80 floor noun a particular level of a building flɔː Our flat is on the third floor of our building.
front door noun the main entrance to a building, especially frʌnt ˈdɔː The wind had blown a tree down and it had
7 158 a house, which usually faces the road blocked the front door.
ground floor noun the level of a building which is on the graʊnd ˈflɔː He lives in a ground floor flat.
7 158
ground
7 158 landing noun the area of floor at the top of a set of stairs ˈlændɪŋ Go up the stairs to the landing.
7 80 location noun a place or position ləʊˈkeɪʃən My new house is in a good location.
lock noun the thing that is used to close a door, lɒk The front door has two locks.
7 158 window, etc, and that needs a key to open
it
move house phrase to leave your home in order to live in a muːv ˈhaʊs I’ve moved house a lot of times, so I’ve had lots
7 80 new one of different addresses.
7 80 move in/into verb to begin living in a new home muːv ˈɪn/ˈɪntuː I can’t move into my new place until Friday
 move out verb to leave your home and go to live muːv ˈaʊt I’ve got to move out of this house on Tuesday.
7 80 somewhere else
neighbourhood noun an area of a town or city that people live ˈneɪbəhʊd I live in a very busy neighbourhood.
7 80
in
pay for sth verb to give money to someone in order to buy ˈpeɪ fə I’m sorry, but I’m not going to pay for the
7 84 something from them dessert.
rely on sth/sb verb to need something or someone in order to rɪˈlaɪ ɒn You can’t rely on public transport.
7 84 be successful, work correctly, etc
rent verb to pay money to live in a building that rent I don’t have my own house, so I rent the house
7 80 someone else owns I’m living in.
steps plural the surfaces that you walk on when you steps Go up the steps at the front of the building.
7 158 noun go up or down stairs
succeed in sth verb to achieve what you are trying to achieve səkˈsiːd ɪn He hasn’t succeeded in finding a job yet,
7 84 unfortunately.
terrace noun a flat area outside a house, restaurant, etc ˈterəs We don’t have a garden or a terrace.
7 158 where you can sit
think about sth verb to use your mind to imagine a situation ˈθɪŋk əbaʊt You don’t have to think about anything, you can
7 84 just sit and watch the world go by.
view noun the things that you can see from a place vjuː The view from my bedroom is nothing special –
7 80 just a street and more houses.
wait for sb/sth verb to stay in a place until someone or ˈweɪt fə You can read it while you wait for the train.
7 84 something arrives or someone is ready for
you
worry about sth verb to think about problems or unpleasant ˈwʌri əbaʊt A lot of people worry about money.
7 84 things that might happen in a way that
makes you feel anxious
admit verb to agree that you did something bad, or ədˈmɪt The woman admitted eating the dessert.
8 96 that something bad is true
advise sb to do verb to make a suggestion about what you ədˈvaɪz They advised him to advertise the hotel more.
8 96 sth think someone should do
agree verb to say you will do something that əˈgriː She agreed to have the new product on her hair.
8 96 someone asks you to do
article noun a piece of writing in a magazine, ˈɑːtɪkl I read some articles in a magazine.
8 92 newspaper, etc
 afford verb to have enough money to buy something əˈfɔːd There were some boots I really liked, but I
8 95 couldn’t afford them.
8 159 blogger noun a person who writes or reads a blog ˈblɒgə He is a business blogger.
breaking news noun news that is just becoming known breɪkɪŋ ˈnjuːz I always want to keep up to date with breaking
8 92 news in my country and abroad.
8 95 browse verb to look at information on the internet braʊz Do you prefer browsing online, or in real shops?
8 92 business noun the buying and selling of goods or services ˈbɪznɪs I was a bit bored by all the stuff about business.
celebrity gossip noun conversations about the private lives of sɪlebrɪti ˈgɒsɪp I quite often go on websites to check the latest
8 92 famous people celebrity gossip.
come out verb If a product comes out, it becomes kʌm ˈaʊt That new game came out last Sunday.
8 95 available to buy.
current affairs plural important political or social events which kʌrənt əˈfeəz I'm interested in current affairs.
8 92 noun are happening in the world at the present
time
editor noun someone who is in charge of a newspaper ˈedɪtə The editor told me to rewrite the story.
8 159 or magazine
entertainment noun shows, films, television, or other entəˈteɪnmənt If you want to know what’s happening in
8 92 performances or activities that entertain Hollywood, you should watch the entertainment
people news.
good value (for phrase If something is good value, it is of good gʊd ˈvæljuː Our holiday was a bit more expensive than we
money) quality or there is a lot of it so you think thought, but it was still good value.
8 159
the amount of money you spent on it was
right.
have a phrase to have a written promise made by a hæv ə gærənˈtiː Did the tablet have a guarantee when you
8 159 guarantee company to repair one of its products or bought it?
give you a new one if it had a fault
headline noun the title of a newspaper story that is ˈhedlaɪn There are dramatic headlines everywhere I
8 92 printed in large letters above it look.
8 159 in stock phrase to be available in a shop ɪn ˈstɒk The book I wanted wasn't in stock.
8 96 invite verb to ask someone to come to a social event ɪnˈvaɪt I’ve invited your parents to visit us.
journalist noun someone whose job is journalism ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst Liz Kerr is an environmental journalist who is
8 159 helping whales that have come ashore.
look for a phrase to try to find something being sold for less lʊk fər ə ˈbɑːgɪn I’ve been looking for bargains at the clothes
8 95 bargain than its usual price market.
 news noun the announcement of important events on njuːz Every day I watch the news on TV.
8 92 television, radio and in newspapers
news feed noun a continuous supply of news ˈnjuːz fiːd I subscribe to a couple of news feeds online.
8 92
announcements
news noun a company that gathers and reports news ˈnjuːz ɔːɡənaɪzeɪʃən How much do governments influence news
8 159 organisation organisations like Sky News and the BBC?
offer verb to say that you are willing to do ˈɒfə The waiter offered to get the manager.
8 96
something
8 159 on sale phrase available for a lower price than usual ɒn ˈseɪl Was the tablet on sale?
politics noun ideas and activities relating to how a ˈpɒlɪtɪks I don’t usually watch programmes about
8 92 country or area is governed politics on TV.
post comments phrase to leave a message on a website pəʊst ˈkɒments Young adults prefer news websites where they
8 159 can post comments about articles.
presenter noun someone who introduces a radio or prɪˈzentə Carel Pedre, a local radio presenter, used
8 159 television programme information from Twitter and Facebook in his
reports to help people find family members.
promise verb to say that you will certainly do something ˈprɒmɪs They promised to write a good review.
8 96 or that something will certainly happen
reasonably phrase not expensive riːzənəbli ˈpraɪst The game was reasonably priced.
8 159 priced
recommend verb to advise someone that something should rekəˈmend He recommended trying a new hair product.
8 96 be done
refund noun to give back money that someone has paid ˈriːfʌnd Do you think I’ll get a refund?
8 95 to you
refuse verb to say that you will not do or accept rɪˈfjuːz The woman refused to pay for the dessert.
8 96 something
remind verb to make someone remember something, rɪˈmaɪnd He reminded them to write a review.
8 96 or remember to do something
reporter noun someone whose job is to discover rɪˈpɔːtə He worked as a reporter for a national
information about news events and newspaper.
8 159
describe them on television, radio, or in a
newspaper
send sth back verb to return something to someone you have send ˈbæk My soup was tasty, but it was half cold and I
8 159 bought it from had to send it back.
 social media noun websites and computer programs that səʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə People often express their opinions about news
8 159 allow people to communicate and share stories on social media.
information on the internet
spread verb to increase, or move to cover a larger area spred Breaking news spreads quickly online.
8 159 or affect a larger number of people
suggest verb to express an idea or plan for someone to səˈdʒest He suggested changing the woman’s hairstyle.
8 96 consider
8 159 take sth back verb to return something to a shop teɪk ˈbæk The camera didn't work so I took it back.
threaten verb to tell someone that you will kill or hurt ˈθretən The woman threatened to write a bad review.
8 96 them, or cause problems for them if they
do not do what you want
warn verb to advise someone not to do something wɔːn She warned him not to cut her hair too short.
8 96 that could cause danger or trouble
action film noun a film in which the characters have ˈækʃən fɪlm You know, I go to watch a drama, or an action
9 160 exciting physical adventures film – and it just doesn’t look real.
album noun several songs or pieces of music on a CD, a ˈælbəm I really like Kanye West and I’ve got all his
9 107 record, etc albums.
animation noun an animated film, or the process of ænɪˈmeɪʃən I studied computer animation at college.
9 160 making animated films
artist noun someone who creates art, especially ˈɑːtɪst You can enjoy sculptures and other modern art
9 109 paintings and drawings installations by artists from around the world.
artistic adj showing skill and imagination in creating ɑːˈtɪstɪk My sister's very artistic.
9 109 things, especially in painting, drawing, etc
audience noun the people who sit and watch a ˈɔːdiəns I don't like the audience at cinemas.
9 107 performance at a theatre, cinema, etc
base sth on sth verb If you base something on facts or ideas, ˈbeɪs ɒn I was very surprised when I discovered that this
9 160 you use those facts or ideas to develop it. film is based on a true story.
9 109 beautiful adj very attractive ˈbjuːtɪfəl That’s a beautiful photo.
9 109 beauty noun the quality of being beautiful ˈbjuːti This film shows the beauty of the Pacific islands.
celebrate verb to do something enjoyable because it is a ˈselɪbreɪt My aunt doesn’tusually celebrate her birthday.
9 109 special day, or because something good
has happened
 celebration noun when you celebrate a special day or event selɪˈbreɪʃən This annual music and arts festival is a
9 109 celebration of creativity and culture.
character noun a person in a book, film, etc ˈkærəktə George Clooney plays a character who wants to
9 160 steal money from a casino.
charitable adj A charitable event, activity, or ˈtʃærɪtəbl Many people gave charitable donations.
9 109 organization gives money, food, or help to
people who need it.
charity noun an official organization that gives money, ˈtʃærɪti I'd like to raise money for charity.
9 109 food, or help to people who need it
chat show noun a television or radio programme where ˈtʃæt ʃəʊ They had some brilliant guests on that chat
9 160 people are asked questions about show.
themselves
9 107 choir noun a group of people who sing together kwaɪə I sing in a choir.
comedy noun entertainment such as a film, play, etc ˈkɒmədi Did you see that new comedy programme last
9 160 which is funny night?
9 109 create verb to make something happen or exist kriˈeɪt A computer program creates the special effects.
creative adj good at thinking of new ideas or using kriˈeɪtɪv You can be creative in your job.
9 109 imagination to create new and unusual
things
creativity noun the ability to produce new ideas or things kriːeɪˈtɪvɪti This annual music and arts festival is a
9 109 using skill and imagination celebration of creativity and culture.
cultural adj relating to music, art, theatre, literature, ˈkʌltʃərəl The organisers donate all the money they make
9 109 etc to projects for social and cultural development.
culture noun music, art, theatre, literature, etc ˈkʌltʃə This annual music and arts festival is a
9 109 celebration of creativity and culture.
develop verb to grow or change and become more dɪˈveləp The characters develop in interesting and
9 109 advanced, or to make someone or unexpected ways.
something do this
development noun when someone or something grows or dɪˈveləpmənt The organisers donate all the money they make
9 109 changes and becomes more advanced to projects for social and cultural development.
director noun someone who tells the actors in a film or dɪˈrektə My favourite director is Sofia Coppola.
9 160 play what to do
DJ noun someone who plays music on the radio or ˈdiːdʒeɪ The DJ was playing hip hop.
9 107 at discos
 documentary noun a film or television programme that gives dɒkjʊˈmentəri There was a fascinating wildlife documentary
9 160 facts about a real situation or real people on TV last night about African elephants.
drama noun a play in a theatre or on television or ˈdrɑːmə You know, I go to watch a drama, or an action
9 160 radio film – and it just doesn’t look real.
festival noun a series of special events, performances, ˈfestɪvəl The best day of the festival is the last day.
9 107 etc that often takes place over several
days
film verb to record moving pictures with a camera, fɪlm Did you film the race?
9 160 usually to make a film for the cinema or
television
game show noun a programme on television in which ˈgeɪm ʃəʊ My friend was on the game show 'Who Wants to
9 160 people play games to try to win prizes Be a Millionaire?' and won £5,000!
9 109 happiness noun the feeling of being happy ˈhæpinəs Everyone’s happiness levels are high today!
happy adj pleased and in a good mood, especially ˈhæpi People who sing a lot always seem happy.
9 109 because something good has happened
horror film noun a film in which very frightening or ˈhɒrə fɪlm Dracula' is one of the most famous horror films
unnatural things happen, for example of all time.
9 160
dead people coming to life and people
being murdered
instrument noun an object that is used for playing music, ˈɪnstrəmənt Can you play the piano or any other musical
9 107 for example a piano or drum instrument?
9 109 musical adj relating to music ˈmjuːzɪkəl There were several musical performances.
musician noun someone who plays a musical instrument, mjuːˈzɪʃən It’s always interesting to watch musicians
9 107 often as a job perform.
orchestra noun a large group of musicians who play ˈɔːkɪstrə Music played by an orchestra was added after
9 107 different instruments together filming had finished.
9 109 organise verb to plan or arrange something ˈɔːɡənaɪz This app helps busy people organise themselves.
organised adj An organised person arranges things well. ˈɔːɡənaɪzd It sounds like you have to be quite organised to
9 109 have a card system.
organiser noun someone who plans an event or activity ˈɔːɡənaɪzə We’d like to thank the organisers for all their
9 109 hard work in preparing the show.
perform verb to entertain people by acting, singing, pəˈfɔːm Someone is performing a piece of music.
9 107 dancing, etc
 performance noun acting, singing, dancing, or playing music pəˈfɔːməns Live performances of rock, indie, hip hop and
9 109 to entertain people electronic music take place continuously.
performer noun someone who entertains people pəˈfɔːmə Past performers include the Red Hot Chili
9 109 Peppers and Florence and the Machine.
play live phrase If musicians play live, they play their pleɪ ˈlaɪv The band is playing live.
9 107 instruments rather than playing a
recording
playlist noun a list of pieces of music chosen to be ˈpleɪlɪst Do you like making playlists?
9 107 broadcast or played
recording studio noun a place where music is recorded using rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ stjuːdiəʊ They spent all week in the recording studio.
9 107 special equipment
9 160 romance noun a story about love ˈrəʊmæns The movie was a romance.
scene noun a short part of a film, play, or book in siːn The final scene of the film was amazing – it
9 160 which the events happen in one place looked so real!
science fiction noun a film based on a story about life in the saɪəns ˈfɪkʃən fɪlm I’m not very keen on science fiction films like
9 160 film future or in other parts of the universe Star Wars or The Matrix.
soap opera noun a series of television or radio programmes ˈsəʊp ɒprə EastEnders' is a very popular soap opera on
9 160 that continues over a long period and is British TV.
about the lives of a group of characters
studio noun a room where television/radio ˈstjuːdiəʊ They used some outdoor locations, but most of
9 160 programmes or musical recordings are the filming was done in the studio.
made
thriller noun a book or film with an exciting story, often ˈθrɪlə I saw a really exciting thriller at the cinema on
9 160 about crime Saturday.
track noun one song or piece of music on a CD, træk What''s your favourite track on this album?
9 107 record, etc
afraid of adj frightened of əˈfreɪd əv I don’t like extreme sports – I’m afraid of
10 118 hurting myself.
attack verb to try to score points, goals, etc. against əˈtæk You need to attack your opponent.
10 161 someone in a sport
beat verb to defeat someone in a competition biːt You won last time, but this time I’m going to
10 161 beat you!
10 161 compete verb to take part in a race or competition kəmˈpiːt They are competing for a prize.
 competitor noun a person, team, or company that is kəmˈpetɪtə There are several competitors in the race.
10 161 competing with others
court noun an area for playing particular sports kɔːt He lives in an enormous house with a swimming
10 161 pool and a tennis court.
do research phrase to study a subject in detail in order to du: rɪˈsɜːtʃ We'll have to do some research to find out
10 121 discover new information about their lives.
10 161 do badly phrase to be unsuccessful du: ˈbædli He did badly in the exam.
10 161 do well phrase to be successful du: ˈwəl They're going to pay me a bonus if I do well.
do your best phrase to do something as well as you can du: jɔː ˈbest I realise he isn’t a very sociable person but
10 161 please do your best to persuade him to come to
the party.
do your phrase to do work which teachers give you to do du: jɔː ˈhəʊmwɜːk I’ve been doing this maths homework all night
10 161 homework at home and I still don’t understand it.
essential for adj very important and necessary for ɪˈsenʃəl fɔː I think that having lots of friends is essential for
10 118 a happy, healthy life.
extreme sport noun a sport that is very dangerous and ɪkstriːm ˈspɔːt This is an extreme sport.
10 116 exciting, for example skydiving and
bungee jumping
10 166 have a go phrase to try something hæv ə ˈgəʊ If you like surfing, you should have a go at this.
interested in adj wanting to give your attention to ˈɪntrəstɪd ɪn I’m very interested in health and fitness.
10 118 something and discover more about it
lose verb If you lose a game, competition, or luːz We mustn’t lose this game!
10 161 election, the team or person that you are
competing with wins.
make a (big) phrase to change a situation (a lot) meɪk ə ˈdɪfərəns Travelling made a big difference to the way I
10 161 difference see the world.
10 161 make a decision phrase to decide something meɪk ə dɪˈsɪʒən Extroverts often make quick decisions.
make a mistake phrase to do something in a way that is not meɪk ə mɪˈsteɪk If you write in pencil, it doesn’t matter if you
10 161 correct make a mistake.
make a phone phrase to call someone on the telephone meɪk ə ˈfəʊn kɔːl I need to make a phone call.
10 161 call
make friends phrase to begin to know and like someone meɪk ˈfrendz Do you want to make new friends from around
10 161 (with sb) the world?
 make money phrase to earn money meɪk ˈmʌni He won't make any money unless he sells more
10 161 products.
make our own phrase to be responsible for our futures meɪk aʊər əʊn ˈlʌk Was Anna just lucky? Or did she make her own
10 121 luck luck?
make progress phrase to develop and improve meɪk ˈprəʊgres I'm trying to learn Russian but I'm not making
10 161 much progress.
make sense phrase to have a meaning or reason that you can meɪk ˈsens It makes sense that there are more car
10 161 understand accidents in the countryside.
make the most phrase to take full advantage of something meɪk ðə ˈməʊst əv Are you making the most of life's opportunities?
10 121 of
match noun a sports competition in which two people mætʃ He'll win the match if he scores one more point!
10 161 or teams compete against each other
miss verb to not hit or catch something as you mɪs You win points when your partner misses the
10 116
intended ball.
net noun something made with a piece of net, for net You must hit the ball over the net.
10 161 example for sports
opponent noun someone who you compete against in a əˈpəʊnənt You need to attack your opponent.
10 161 game or competition
10 118 perfect for adj as good as possible for ˈpɜːfekt fɔː Yoga sounds perfect for me.
point noun a unit used for showing who is winning in pɔɪnt You win points when your partner misses the
10 161 a game or competition ball.
10 118 popular with adj liked by ˈpɒpjʊlə wɪð Swimming's popular with all kinds of people.
proud of adj feeling very pleased about something you ˈpraʊd əv I am very proud of my little sister.
10 118 have done, something you own, or
someone you know
referee noun someone who makes sure that players refəˈriː If the referee had seen what number 7 had done
10 161 follow the rules during a sports game to your goalkeeper, there would have been a
penalty for sure.
10 118 right for adj suitable for ˈraɪt fɔː I’ve found a sport which is right for me.
10 118 scared of adj frightened of ˈskeəd əv I’m not scared of spiders.
score verb to get points in a game or test skɔː We’d have scored a lot more points if we’d done
10 161 more training over the last few weeks.
 similar to adj Something which is similar to something ˈsɪmɪlə tuː American football is similar to rugby.
10 118 else has many things the same, although it
is not exactly the same.
take a break phrase to stop an activity for a short time in order teɪk ə ˈbreɪk How often do you take a break when you’re
10 161 to rest or eat studying?
10 161 take a chance phrase to take a risk teɪk ə ˈtʃɑːns He failed, but he was right to take a chance.
10 161 take a nap phrase to have a short sleep teɪk ə ˈnæp I'm tired - I'm going to take a nap.
take a risk phrase to do something although something bad teɪk ə ˈrɪsk Do you know anyone who takes a lot of risks?
10 121 might happen because of it
take action phrase to do something teɪk ˈækʃən They take action to make the most of their
10 121 opportunities.
take advantage phrase to use the good things in a situation teɪk ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ əv We should take advantage of opportunities
10 121 of when they come our way.
take care of sth phrase to deal with something teɪk ˈkeər əv Just choose a programme and we’ll take care of
10 161 the details.
take it easy phrase to relax and not use too much energy teɪk ɪt ˈiːzi I’ve already told the team that they cannot take
10 161 it easy.
take part in phrase to be involved in an activity with other teɪk ˈpɑːt ɪn Would you like to take part in the programme?
10 161
people
tired of adj bored or annoyed by something that has ˈtaɪəd əv I’ll never get tired of visiting new places.
10 118 happened too often
track noun the sport of running in races around a træk How many times did you run round the track?
10 161 wide circular path made for this sport
10 116 training noun preparation for a sport or competition ˈtreɪnɪŋ The training is very difficult.
workout noun when you do a series of exercises to make ˈwɜːkaʊt It’s a fun game and a great workout too.
10 116 your body strong and healthy
worried about adj anxious because you are thinking about ˈwʌrid əbaʊt I’m worried about my football team’s
10 118 problems or unpleasant things that might performance at the moment.
happen