Complete First 3rd edition

Unit 1

English Pronunciation PoS Translation Definition Example

phr spend time with

hang out with (someone)
verb someone
I often hang out with my friends at the weekend. 1
/'hæŋ aʊt wɪð ('sʌm.wʌn)/
to be confident that
phr
count on /kaʊnt ɒn/ verb
you can depend on You can always count on Michael in a crisis. 1
someone
to change or
phr
turn into /tɜːn ˈɪntuː/ verb
develop from one Rain in the morning will turn into snow during the afternoon. 1
thing to another
to invent an excuse
phr
make (something) up /meɪk (ˈsʌmθɪŋ) ʌp/ verb
or story, often to I was trying to make up a good excuse for being late. 1
deceive

phr to continue doing

carry on /ˈkæri ɒn/ verb something
we carried on playing football despite the bad weather. 1
to arrive or appear
somewhere
phr (usually
turn up /tɜːn ʌp/ verb unexpectedly or in
The missing letter eventually turned up inside a book. 1
a way that was not
planned)

worried and my mother always gets a bit anxious if we don't arrive when we
anxious /ˈæŋkʃəs/ adj
nervous say we will. 1
a bad-tempered
person becomes
bad-tempered /ˈbædˈtɛmpəd/ adj
angry and annoyed
He's very bad-tempered in the mornings! 1
easily
a boss person is
bossy /ˈbɒsi/ adj always telling My older sister is very bossy. 1
people what to do
 intelligent and
bright /braɪt/ adj
quick to learn
They were bright children, always asking questions. 1
Kind and always
thinking how you Our host was very considerate, always asking if we needed
considerate /kənˈsɪd.ə.rət/ adj
can help other anything. 1
people

(dis)honest /(dɪˈs)ɒn.ɪst/ adj (not) honest He's been dishonest with us and I'll never trust him again. 1

(not) showing You don't seem very enthusiastic about the party - don't you
(un)enthusiastic /(ʌn)ɪnθjuː.ziˈæs.tɪk/ adj
enthusiasm want to go tonight? 1

always doing a lot

hard-working /hɑːd ˈwɜː.kɪŋ/ adj
of work
She was always very hard-working at school. 1

making you feel

irritating /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/ adj
annoyed
an irritating habit 1
Mature people
behave like adults
in a way that
(im)mature /ɪməˈtʃʊə/ /məˈtʃʊə/ adj
shows they are
He's very mature for his age. 1
well developed
emotionally
An organized
/dɪˈsɔː.ɡə.naɪzd/ person is able to
She's not a very organized person and she always arrives late at
(dis)organised
/ˈɔː.ɡə.naɪzd/
adj plan things
meetings. 1
carefully and keep
things tidy

(not) having
(im)patient /ɪmˈpeɪ.ʃənt/ /ˈpeɪʃənt/ adj
patience
Dinner will be ready in half an hour - just be patient! 1

(im)polite /(ˌɪm.)pəˈlaɪt/ adj (un)kind She sent me a polite letter thanking me for the invitation. 1

making very little

quiet /kwaɪət/ adj
noise
She spoke in a quiet voice so as not to disturb her colleagues. 1
Reserved people
do not often talk
reserved /rɪˈzɜːvd/ adj about or show their The English have a reputation for being reserved. 1
feelings or
thoughts
 having good
judgment and the
/ˌɪr.ɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/ ability to act
(ir)responsible
/rɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/
adj
correctly and make
a hard-working and responsible employee 1
decisions on your
own
(not) easily upset
by the things
people say or do,
He was very sensitive about his scar and thought everyone was
(in)sensitive /ɪnˈsen.sɪ.tɪv/ /ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv/ adj or causing people
staring at him. 1
to be upset,
embarrassed, or
angry
Someone or
something that is
reliable can be
trusted or believed
(un)reliable /ʌn.rɪˈlaɪə.bəl/ /rɪˈlaɪə.bəl/ adj
because he, she,
Gideon is very reliable - if he says he'll do something, he'll do it. 1
or it works or
behaves well in the
way you expect
having or showing
the ability to make
good judgements, At seventy years old, Peter considered himself to be a very wise
wise /waɪz/ adj
based on a good man. 1
understanding and
experience of life

do the washing up /duː ðə ˈwɒʃɪŋ ʌp/ phrase to wash the dishes It's my responsibility to wash the dishes. 1
to use a cloth to
remove dust from
dust the furniture /dʌst ðə ˈfɜːnɪʧə/ phrase
the surface of
I usually dust the cupboards, tables and chairs every month. 1
something
to prepare and
get the dinner ready /gɛt ðə ˈdɪnə ˈrɛdi/ phrase cook food for My mother usually gets the dinner ready at 6pm every day. 1
dinner

/hæŋ ðə ˈwɒʃɪŋ aʊt tuː to hang clothes

hang the washing out to
dry draɪ/
phrase after washing so We often hang the clothes out to dry on the balcony. 1
that they dry

to prepare the table Dinner will be ready in five minutes. Could you lay the table for
lay the table phrase
for eating me? 1
/leɪ ðə ˈteɪbl/
to make a bed neat
make the bed /meɪk ðə ˈbed/ phrase after you have Tidy up your room. And don't forget to make your bed! 1
slept in it
 to clean the floor
using a brush to
sweep the floors /swiːp ðə flɔːz/ phrase collect dirt into one 1
place which can be
removed
to formally arrange
to meet or visit
make an appointment /meɪk ən əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/ phrase someone at a I'd like to make an appointment with Dr Evans, please. 1
particular time and
place

to do something in The company is doing badly, but if we make a change or two we

make a change /meɪk ə ˈtʃeɪndʒ/ phrase
a different way will start getting better results 1

I had to make a choice between going on holiday with my family

make a choice /meɪk ə ˈtʃɔɪs/ phrase to decide
and doing a language course. 1
to choose
something after
make a decision /meɪk ə dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/ phrase
thinking about
She has had to make some very difficult decisions. 1
several possibilities
to do physical or
If we could all make an effort to keep this office tidier it would
make an effort /meɪk ən ˈef.ət/ phrase mental activity to
help. 1
achieve something
to start being
When he moved to a different city, he found it difficult to make
make friends /meɪk ˈfrendz/ phrase friends with
friends. 1
someone
to cause someone
make an impression /meɪk ən ɪmˈpreʃ.ən/ phrase to notice and He made quite an impression on the girls at the tennis club. 1
admire you
to do something
that is wrong or
make a mistake /meɪk ə mɪˈsteɪk/ phrase produces a result We all make mistakes. 1
that is not correct
or not intended
to earn a lot of
make money /meɪk ˈmʌn.i/ phrase money from a job Making money is the only reason I work on Wall Street. 1
or an investment
to create a sound
or sounds,
If the washing machine gets out of balance, it makes a horrible
make a noise /meɪk ə ˈnɔɪz/ phrase especially when it
noise. 1
is unwanted,
unpleasant, or loud

to call somebody I just have to make a phone call to my mother to let her know
make a phone call /meɪk ə ˈfəʊn kɔːl/ phrase
by telephone that I arrived safely. 1
 create a plan or
have some ideas This is going to be a difficult job, we need to make a plan about
make a plan /meɪk əˈplæn/ phrase
on how to avoid how we are going to do it. 1
difficulties

to get better at I haven't been studying very hard, so I haven't made much
make progress /meɪk 'prəʊ.ɡres/ phrase
doing something progress with my Spanish. 1
to tell someone
that you will
make a promise /meɪk ə ˈprɒm.ɪs/ phrase
certainly do
If I make a promise, I like to keep it. 1
something

buying and selling

do business /duː ˈbɪz.nɪs/ phrase
goods and services
Our firm does a lot of business with overseas customers. 1
removing the dirt
from places, He is the only one who does housework, in fact he is doing the
do the cleaning /duː ðə 'kliː.nɪŋ/ phrase
usually around the cleaning right now. 1
home
to study a
particular subject Doing a course is a great way of learning in a focused
do a course /duː ə ˈkɔːs/ phrase
over a series of environment. 1
lessons
to do physical
activities to make
do exercise /duː ˈek.sə.saɪz/ phrase
or keep your body
She goes to the gym to do exercise every evening. 1
healthy
a kind action that
Could you do me a favour - would you feed my cat this
do a favour /duː ə ˈfeɪ.və/ phrase you do for
weekend? 1
someone
to do work that a
teacher gives their
do homework /duː 'həʊmˌwɜːk/ phrase
students to study at
You can't watch TV until you've done your homework. 1
home

to keep a house
do housework /duː ˈhaʊs.wɜːk/ phrase
clean and tidy
I hate doing housework. 1

do a job /duː ə ˈdʒɒb/ phrase to complete a task You've done a great job - thank you Sam! 1

the act of buying

She's very independent and does all her own shopping and
do the shopping /duː ðə ˈʃɒp.ɪŋ/ phrase goods from shops,
cooking 1
especially food
to take part in a
game, competition,
do sport /duː ˈspɔːt/ phrase
or activity needing
I enjoy doing winter sports like skiing and skating. 1
physical effort and
 skill that is played
or done according
to rules

do work /duː ˈwɜːk/ phrase to complete a task You will have to do more work if you want to go to university. 1

Unit 2

an opportunity that
big break /bɪg breɪk/ phrase leads to something My big break came when I was cast in a comedy film. 2
successful
to finally be in a
phr They're travelling across Europe by train and are planning to end
end up /end ˈʌp/ verb
particular place or
up in Moscow. 2
situation
to have the right
qualities to be a
tick all the boxes /tɪk ɔːl ðə ˈbɒksɪz/ phrase
good choice or
The hotel ticks all the boxes. 2
solution

phr to arrive or appear

come along /kʌm əˈlɒŋ/ verb at a place
We're going hiking. You can come along if you want. 2

to consume
phr
run out of /rʌn aʊt ɒv/ verb
something until We've run out of milk. I'll go to the shop and buy some more. 2
nothing is left

phr to continue doing We'll go on with the meeting as planned and hope Susan joins
go on /gəʊ ɒn/ verb something later. 2

to do something
to throw yourself into /tuː θrəʊ jɔːˈsɛlf ˈɪntuː/ phrase
enthusiastically
She's thrown herself into her new job. 2

to be confident that
phr
count on /kaʊnt ɒn/ verb
you can depend on You can always count on Michael in a crisis. 2
someone

phr to have to deal with

come up against /kʌm ʌp əˈgɛnst/ verb a problem
Let me know if you come up against any difficulties. 2

phr to find something,

come across /kʌm əˈkrɒs/ verb often unexpectedly
I came across a wallet on the floor at the train station. 2
 making you feel
annoying adj
slightly angry
I find people talking on their phones on the bus really annoying. 2
/əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/

astonishing /əˈstɒn.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/ adj very surprising Her first novel enjoyed an astonishing success. 2
difficult, in a way
that tests your
challenging /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒɪŋ/ adj
ability or
This has been a challenging time for us all. 2
determination

involving Acting is very competitive - you've got to really push yourself if

competitive /kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv/ adj
competition you want to succeed. 2

very pleasant,
delightful /dɪˈlaɪt.fəl/ adj attractive, or Our new neighbours are delightful. 2
enjoyable
needing a lot of
demanding /dɪˈmɑːn.dɪŋ/ adj time, attention, or She's a very demanding child. 2
energy
making you feel
unhappy and
depressing /dɪˈpres.ɪŋ/ adj
without hope for
It was very depressing watching the news tonight. 2
the future

causing fear,
dreadful /ˈdred.fəl/ adj
shock, or suffering
the dreadful sufferings of the people during this war 2

not using a lot of There's increasing demand for cars that are more economical on
economical /iː.kəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/ adj
fuel, money, etc. fuel. 2

funny and His books aren't particularly well-written, but they're always
entertaining /en.təˈteɪ.nɪŋ/ adj
enjoyable entertaining. 2

making you feel

exhausting /ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪŋ/ adj
extremely tired
I've had an exhausting day. 2

extremely The book offers a fascinating glimpse of the lives of the rich and
fascinating /ˈfæs.ən.eɪtɪŋ/ adj
interesting famous. 2

impossible, or very
incredible /ɪnˈkred.ə.bəl/ adj
difficult, to believe
"That's incredible!" he said, shaking his head in disbelief. 2
 making you feel
irritating /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/ adj
annoyed
an irritating habit 2

liked, enjoyed, or
popular /ˈpɒpjʊlə/ adj supported by many She's the most popular teacher in school. 2
people

of excellent quality;
superb /suːˈpɜːb/ adj
very great
He is a superb dancer. 2

A time-consuming
time-consuming /ˈtaɪm.kənsjuː.mɪŋ/ adj task takes a lot of Producing a dictionary is a very time-consuming job. 2
time to do
very great in
tremendous /trɪˈmen.dəs/ adj amount or level, or They were making a tremendous amount of noise last night. 2
extremely good

extremely
unbelievable /ʌn.bɪˈliː.və.bəl/ adj
surprising
You've had such bad luck it's unbelievable. 2

Unit 3
the activity of
travelling while
carrying your
backpacking /ˈbækpæk.ɪŋ/ noun belongings in a Australia is a popular destination for backpacking 3
backpack, staying
in places that are
not expensive

a holiday near the

a beach holiday /ə ˈbiːtʃ hɒl.ə.deɪ/ noun
sea
Most families prefer to go on a beach holiday in Summer. 3

a small, simple
a cabin /ə ˈkæbɪn/ noun house made of We stayed in a cabin when we visited Wales last month. 3
wood
A short holiday or
a city break /ə ˈsɪti breɪk/ noun weekend spent in a I can't decide between a city break in Paris or Rome 3
city
the practice of
travelling around
and staying with Couch surfing is a great way to encourage connections across
couch-surfing /kaʊʧ-ˈsɜːfɪŋ/ noun
people you do not national borders. 3
know, who
advertise their
 homes on the
internet

a journey on a
large ship for
a cruise /ə ˈkruːz/ noun pleasure, during They've just set off on a round-the-world cruise. 3
which you visit
several places
visiting several
You really should go on a sightseeing tour of Prague, there are
a sightseeing tour /ə ˈsaɪtsiː.ɪŋ tʊə/ noun different interesting
so many historical places to visit. 3
places
a building where
you pay to have a
room to sleep in;
at a luxury hotel /æt ə ˈlʌkʃəri həʊtel/ phrase more expensive We stayed at a luxury hotel on our holiday. 3
and comfortable
than a standard
hotel
meeting different
meeting new One of the best things about living in a different country is
people
/ˈmiː.tɪŋ njuː ˈpiː.pəl/ phrase people for the first
meeting new people. 3
time

making you feel

relaxing /rɪˈlæk.sɪŋ/ adj
relaxed
I find swimming so relaxing. 3

the activity or sport

skiing /ˈskiːɪŋ/ noun
of moving on skis
a skiing trip/instructor 3
the activity of
sitting or lying in
sunbathing /ˈsʌnbeɪ.ðɪŋ/ noun
the sun to make
the risks associated with sunbathing 3
your skin darker
to take a photo of
taking selfies by /ˈteɪkɪŋ ˈsɛlfiz baɪ yourself next to I took a selfie next to the London Eye when I visited England last
landmarks ˈlændmɑːks/
phrase
famous buildings or summer. 3
places.
visiting several
I'd love to go on a tour of a country. Argentina would be top of
a tour of a country /ə tʊər ɒv ə ˈkʌntri/ phrase different interesting
my list. 3
places in a country.

to try the food of a

try local delicacies /traɪ ˈləʊkəl ˈdɛlɪkəsiz/ phrase
particular country
I love trying local delicacies when I'm on holiday. 3

travel /ˈtræv.əl/ noun the act of travelling My husband and I share a love of travel 3
 the act of travelling
from one place to
journey /ˈdʒɜː.ni/ noun
another, especially
It's a two-hour train journey from York to London. 3
in a vehicle
a journey in which
you go
somewhere,
trip /trɪp/ noun
usually for a short
We're going on a trip to Norway this summer. 3
time, and come
back again:

a route, direction,
way /weɪ/ noun
or path
Do you know the way to the restaurant? 3
to start behaving
more calmly
become more self- /bɪˈkʌm mɔː ˈself because you have He used to be too shy, but now he has become more self-
confident ˈkɒnfɪdənt/
phrase
no doubts about confident, I am sure that he will be successful. 3
your ability or
knowledge.
To no longer need
become more /bɪˈkʌm mɔːr as much help or The best thing about getting my first job was becoming
independent ɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/
phrase
money from other independent from my parents. 3
people.
To be able to
/kəʊp ɪn əˈnʌðə communicate in I am not fluent in any Asian language but I can cope in
cope in another language
ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
phrase
another language Japanese. 3
even if it is difficult
Something that
provides us with
educational /edʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃən.əl/ adj
education or
I find wildlife documentaries very educational 3
knowledge

/meɪk ə ˈtʃeɪndʒ frɒm ðeə To do something in

make a change from their They like visiting different places at the weekend to make a
everyday lives ˈevrideɪ laɪvz/
phrase a different way to
change from their daily lives 3
usual
To have a feeling
get a real thrill /ɡet ə ˈrɪəl ˈθrɪl/ phrase of real excitement I get a real thrill out of riding rollercoasters 3
or enthusiasm

Unit 4
something that
people and animals
food /fuːd/ noun eat, or plants I'm allergic to certain types of food. 4
absorb, to keep
them alive
 food prepared in a
dish /dɪʃ/ noun particular way as Turkey is home to a lot of famous dishes 4
part of a meal
an occasion when
food is eaten, or
meal noun the food that is I have my main meal at midday. 4
eaten on such an
/mɪəl/ occasion

with a lot of light

airy adj
and space 4
/ˈeə.ri/ The new offices are light and airy.

causing interest or
attractive /əˈtræk.tɪv/ adj
pleasure
We need to make the club attractive to a wider range of people. 4

cheerful /ˈtʃɪə.fəl/ adj happy and positive You're in a cheerful mood this morning. 4

having bright
colourful /ˈkʌl.ə.fəl/ adj colours or a lot of a colourful painting 4
different colours
Competitive prices,
services, etc. are
as good as or We have to invest in new technology if we are to remain
competitive /kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv/ adj
better than other competitive. 4
prices, services,
etc.
comfortable and
pleasant,
especially (of a
cosy /ˈkəʊ.zi/ adj
building) because
This room is nice and cosy in the winter. 4
of being small and
warm
having a very
delicious /dɪˈlɪʃ.əs/ adj pleasant taste or a delicious cake 4
smell
very pleasant,
delightful /dɪˈlaɪt.fəl/ adj attractive, or Thank you for a delightful evening. 4
enjoyable
graceful and
attractive in
elegant /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/ adj
appearance or
an elegant woman 4
behaviour
 much greater than
usual, especially in
exceptional /ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl/ adj
skill, intelligence,
an exceptional student 4
quality, etc.
expensive and only
for people who are
exclusive /ɪkˈskluː.sɪv/ adj
rich or of a high
an exclusive private club 4
social class
(of food or flowers)
in a natural
condition rather
I like to grow my own vegetables and fruit so that I can have
fresh /freʃ/ adj than artificially
fresh food as often as possible. 4
preserved by a
process such as
freezing

providing a lot of
informative /ɪnˈfɔː.mə.tɪv/ adj
useful information
This is an interesting and highly informative book. 4
designed and
made using the
modern /ˈmɒd.ən/ adj
most recent ideas
We're in the very modern-looking building opposite the station. 4
and methods
An original piece of
work, such as a
painting, etc. is
original /əˈrɪdʒ.ən.əl/ adj
produced by the
an original drawing/manuscript 4
artist and not a
copy

Peppers are usually cooked with other vegetables or eaten raw

raw /rɔː/ adj not cooked
in salads. 4
based on or using
good judgment and He went free because the jury decided there was a reasonable
reasonable /ˈriː.zən.ə.bəl/ adj
therefore fair and doubt about his guilt. 4
practical
done in a hurry, or
feeling that you
rushed /rʌʃt/ adj
must do something
Dinner was rushed since the family had to go out that evening. 4
quickly
good or good
enough for a
satisfactory /sæt.ɪsˈfæk.tər.i/ adj
particular need or
The teachers seem to think his work is satisfactory. 4
purpose
making you feel
pleased by
satisfying /ˈsæt.ɪs.faɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
providing what you
a satisfying meal/result 4
need or want
 The food at the restaurant was superb. I'll definitely be going
superb /suːˈpɜːb/ adj of excellent quality
back there. 4

Tasty food has a

tasty /ˈteɪ.sti/ adj strong and very This soup is very tasty. 4
pleasant flavour

friendly or making
welcoming /ˈwel.kəm.ɪŋ/ adj
you feel welcome
She gave everyone a welcoming smile. 4
A well-balanced
group of foods
together provide a
well-balanced /ˌwel-ˈbæl.ənst/ adj
good range of the
I eat a well-balanced diet to stay healthy. 4
things you need to
stay healthy

wonderful /ˈwʌn.də.fəl/ adj extremely good He's a wonderful cook. 4

Unit 5
a teacher who
teaches a child
outside of school,
tutor /ˈtjuːtə/ noun especially in order His parents got him a tutor to help with his maths. 5
to give the child
extra help with a
subject
a detailed study of
a subject,
especially in order
research /rɪˈsɜːtʃ/ noun to discover (new) scientific/medical research 5
information or
reach a (new)
understanding
a person who is
learner /ˈlɜːnə/ noun still learning He's a quick learner. 5
something
a small area on the
surface of
something that is There were dirty marks on her trousers where she had wiped her
mark /mɑːk/ noun
damaged, dirty, or hands. 5
different in some
way
 permission to enter
admission /ədˈmɪʃ.ən/ noun
a place
Admission to the exhibition will be by invitation only. 5

a successful result
pass /pɑːs/ noun
in an exam
Jon achieved two grade A passes at A-level. 5

phr
sit (an exam) /sɪt (æn ɪɡˈzæm)/ verb
to take an exam After I've sat my exams, I'm going on holiday. 5
a set of classes or
a plan of study on
a particular subject,
course /kɔːs/ noun
usually leading to
They're going away on a training course next week. 5
an exam or
qualification
something that you
must do, or
requirement /rɪˈkwaɪə.mənt/ noun
something you
A good degree is a minimum requirement for many jobs. 5
need
the possibility of
job prospects /ˈdʒɒb ˈprɒspekts/ noun being successful at Having a wide range of interests can improve your job prospects. 5
work
feel better after
something or
someone
phr
get over (something) /gɛt ˈəʊvə/ verb
has made you I hope David gets over the shock of failing his physics exam. 5
unhappy, or get
better after
an illness

phr to be as good as
live up to something /lɪv ˈʌp tə ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ verb something
The concert was brilliant - it lived up to all our expectations. 5

to return something
phr When I used the cashier's pen to sign the receipt, I forgot to
hand (something) back /hænd ˈbæk/ verb
to the person who
hand her pen back. 5
gave it to you
to succeed in
phr avoiding
get away with something /ɡet əˈweɪ wɪð ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ verb punishment for
If I thought I could get away with it, I wouldn't pay my taxes at all. 5
something
to tell someone
about some
information, often
point out /pɔɪnt ˈaʊt/ verb because you I feel I should point out how dangerous it is. 5
believe they do not
know it or have
forgotten it
 to decide or
arrange to delay an
phr
put (something) off /pʊt ˈɒf/ verb
event or activity The meeting has been put off for a week. 5
until a later time or
date
end or happen in a
phr
turn out /tɜːn aʊt/ verb
particular or It turned out that I'd answered the wrong question in the exam. 5
surprising way
think about
phr something that Looking back, I probably should have studied Computer Science
look back /lʊk bæk/ verb happened in the at university. 5
past

Unit 6
A job where people
don't receive as I don't understand why in most countries doctors and teachers
badly paid /ˈbædli peɪd/ adj
much money as are badly paid. 6
they should
difficult, in a way
that tests your
challenging /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒɪŋ/ adj
ability or
This has been a challenging time for us all. 6
determination
needing a lot of
demanding /dɪˈmɑːn.dɪŋ/ adj time, attention, or She's a very demanding child. 6
energy

extremely The book offers a fascinating glimpse of the lives of the rich and
fascinating /ˈfæs.ən.eɪtɪŋ/ adj
interesting famous. 6
(of work or
education) done for Most children in the UK remain in full-time education until they
full time /ˈfʊl taɪm/ adj
the whole of a are at least 16 years old. 6
working week
difficult to
understand, do,
hard /hɑːd/ adj
experience, or deal
There were some really hard questions in the exam. 6
with
existing,
happening, or done
outdoor /ˈaʊtdɔː/ adj
outside, rather than
an outdoor swimming pool 6
inside a building
having the abilities
skilled /skɪld/ adj needed to do an My mother is very skilled at/in dressmaking. 6
activity or job well
 earning or paying a She was not well paid and found it difficult to provide for her
well paid /wel ˈpeɪd/ adj
lot of money family. 6
a time when
someone does not
go to work or
holiday /ˈhɒl.ə.deɪ/ noun school but is free to Patricia is on holiday next week. 6
do what they want,
such as travel or
relax

done with the She tried to cure the pain in my knee by putting manual pressure
manual /ˈmæn.ju.əl/ adj
hands on the joint. 6
a room or part of a
building in which
people work,
office /ˈɒf.ɪs/ noun
usually as a part of
I didn't leave the office until eight o'clock last night. 6
a business or other
organization
If you work part-
time or do part-time
part-time /ˈpɑːttaɪm/ adj work, you work for After my children were born I decided to go part-time. 6
only some of the
day or the week

lasting for a long

permanent /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt/ adj
time or for ever
She is looking for a permanent place to stay. 6

enjoyable,
pleasant /ˈplez.ənt/ adj attractive, friendly, Harold did his best to be pleasant to the old man. 6
or easy to like
to have control and
authority over
something or
responsible /rɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/ adj
someone and the
Her department is responsible for overseeing the councils. 6
duty of taking care
of it, him, or her
not lasting or
temporary /ˈtem.pər.ər.i/ adj needed for very The ceasefire will only provide a temporary solution to the crisis. 6
long

making you feel

tiring /ˈtaɪə.rɪŋ/ adj
tired
I've had a very tiring day. 6

strong; not easily

tough /tʌf/ adj broken or made These toys are made from tough plastic. 6
weaker or defeated
 Friday evening until
Sunday night; the
part of the week in
weekend /wiːkˈend/ noun
which many people
I have a lot of homework to do over the weekend. 6
living in the West
do not go to work
useful, important,
or good enough to
be a suitable
worthwhile /wɜːθˈwaɪl/ adj reward for the She considers teaching a worthwhile career 6
money or time
spent or the effort
made

a place to live,
accommodation /əkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ noun
work, or stay in
There's a shortage of cheap accommodation 6

making you feel

embarrassing /ɪmˈbær.ə.sɪŋ/ adj
embarrassed
an embarrassing situation 6
an occasion or
situation that
makes it possible
to do something
opportunity /ɒp.əˈtʃuː.nə.ti/ noun
that you want to do
Everyone will have an opportunity to comment. 6
or have to do, or
the possibility of
doing something
Comfortable
furniture and
clothes provide a
comfortable /ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ adj pleasant feeling a comfortable bed/sofa 6
and do not give
you any physical
problems
suitable for your
purposes and
convenient /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/ adj
needs and causing
Our local shop has very convenient opening hours. 6
the least difficulty
showing or
expressing thanks, If you could get that report finished by Thursday, I'd be very
grateful /ˈɡreɪt.fəl/ adj
especially to grateful. 6
another person
to think that
Strangely, no one believed us when we told them we'd been
believe /bɪˈliːv/ verb something is true,
visited by a creature from Mars. 6
correct, or real
 the air, water, and
land in or on which Certain chemicals have been banned because of their damaging
environment /ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt/ noun
people, animals, effect on the environment 6
and plants live
needed in order to
necessary /ˈnes.ə.ser.i/ adj achieve a particular He lacks the necessary skills for the job. 6
result
(the process of
getting) knowledge
experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ri.əns/ noun or skill from doing, I know from experience that Tony never keeps his promises. 6
seeing, or feeling
things
the first part of
Notes on how to use this dictionary can be found at the
beginning /bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ/ noun something or the
beginning of the book. 6
start of something
to share
information with
others by speaking, We can now communicate instantly with people on the other side
communicate /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/ verb
writing, moving of the world. 6
your body, or using
other signals

excellent /ˈek.səl.ənt/ adj extremely good The food was excellent. 6

confident and
honest in a way
that ignores the Do you think it was forward of me to invite her to dinner when
forward /ˈfɔː.wəd/ adj
usual social rules we'd only just met? 6
and might seem
rude
to like, choose, or
prefer /prɪˈfɜːr/ verb want one thing Do you prefer hot or cold weather? 6
rather than another
generally accepted
as being right or
According to received wisdom, exposure to low level radioactivity
received /rɪˈsiːvd/ adj correct because it
is harmless. 6
is based on
authority
to suggest that
someone/somethin
g would be suitable
recommend /rek.əˈmend/ verb for a particular job, I can recommend the chicken in mushroom sauce - it's delicious. 6
or to suggest that a
particular action
should be done
 with no difficulty or
easily /ˈiː.zəl.i/ adj
effort
I can easily be home early tonight, if you want. 6
a set of classes or
a plan of study on
a particular subject,
course /kɔːs/ noun
usually leading to
Tim did a three-year course in linguistics at Newcastle. 6
an exam or
qualification
a picture, short film
or song that tries to
persuade people to
buy a
advertisement /ədˈvɜː.tɪs.mənt/ noun
product/service, or
a television/newspaper advertisement for a new car 6
a text that tells
people about a job,
etc.

Unit 7
to give money or
goods to help a An anonymous businesswoman donated one million dollars to
donate /dəʊˈneɪt/ verb
person or the charity. 7
organization

to split a group of
divide up /dɪˈvaɪd ʌp/ verb
people into groups
The group divided up into two teams of ten. 7
to organize or
cause a meeting,
hold /həʊld/ verb
election, or social
The race will be held on the 8th of November. 7
event to happen
to make
arrangements for This event was organized by a committee of city employees and
organise /ˈɔː.ɡən.aɪz/ verb
something to local business owners. 7
happen

phr to take part in a

compete in /kəmˈpiːt ɪn/ verb race or competition
Are you competing in the 100 metres? 7
to be included in a
competition, race,
or exam, or to Both men have been entered for/in the 100 metres in Paris next
enter /ˈen.tə/ verb
arrange for month. 7
someone else to
do this
 to be actively
phr involved in
take part in /teɪk ˈpɑːt ɪn/ verb something with
All the children took part in the Thanksgiving play. 7
other people
a competition in
which all the
race /reɪs/ noun competitors try to Let's have a swimming race. 7
be the fastest and
to finish first
an organized event
in which people try
competition /kɒm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/ noun to win a prize by a swimming/chess competition 7
being the best,
fastest, etc.
a competition for
teams or single
players in which a
series of games is
played, and the
tournament /ˈtʊə.nə.mənt/ noun
winners of each
a tennis/chess/golf tournament 7
game play against
each other until
only one winner is
left
a high-level
competition to
championship /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən.ʃɪp/ noun decide who is the He has been playing championship tennis for three years now. 7
best, especially in
a sport
to do physical
activities to make
do exercise /duː ˈeksəsaɪz/ phrase
or keep your body
She goes to the gym to do exercise every evening. 7
healthy
the activity of
running at a slow,
jogging /ˈdʒɒɡɪŋ/ noun regular speed, He usually goes jogging for half an hour before breakfast. 7
especially as a
form of exercise

the sport of riding a

cycling /ˈsaɪ.klɪŋ/ noun
bicycle
She took up cycling and won five US national titles. 7

the activity or sport

skiing /ˈskiːɪŋ/ noun
of moving on skis
a skiing trip/instructor 7

the activity or sport The doctor recommended swimming as the best all-round
swimming /ˈswɪmɪŋ/ noun
of swimming exercise. 7
 the activity of going
hiking /ˈhaɪ.kɪŋ/ noun for long walks in We're going hiking in the Sierra Nevada. 7
the countryside
a game played
between two teams
of eleven people,
where each team
football /ˈfʊt.bɔːl/ noun
tries to win by
Are you coming to the football match? 7
kicking a ball into
the other team's
goal
a game played
outside on grass in
which each player
tries to hit a small
golf /ɡɒlf/ noun
ball into a series of
We often play a round of golf at the weekend. 7
nine or 18 small
holes, using a long,
thin stick
a game played by
two teams of five
players who score
points by throwing
basketball /ˈbɑː.skɪt.bɔːl/ noun
a large ball through
The men's basketball final will be on Sunday. 7
an open net
hanging from a
metal ring
the general name
for a particular
group of sports in
athletics /æθˈlet.ɪks/ noun which people an athletics team/club/meeting 7
compete, including
running, jumping,
and throwing
physical exercises
and activities
performed inside,
often using
equipment such as
gymnastics /dʒɪmˈnæs.tɪks/ noun bars and ropes, the US women's gymnastics team 7
intended to
increase the body's
strength and the
ability to move and
bend easily
 a sport in which
two people fight
using their arms
and legs and
judo /ˈdʒuː.dəʊ/ noun
hands and feet,
He's a black belt in/at judo. 7
and try to throw
each other to the
ground

the activity of lifting

However, its sports facilities are also home to many elite athletes
heavy objects
weightlifting /ˈweɪtlɪf.tɪŋ/ noun
either as a sport or
in various sports, including basketball, weightlifting, judo, karate 7
and hockey.
for exercise

the sport or activity

of riding a
mountain mountain bike (= a He has taken up mountain biking, which gives him the chance to
biking
/ˈmaʊntɪn baɪkɪŋ/ noun
bicycle for riding exercise and be outdoors. 7
over hills and
rough ground)

Unit 8

difficult to
complex /ˈkɒm.pleks/ adj
understand
The film's plot was so complex that I couldn't follow it. 8

difficult to
understand
because it is The instructions are really confusing. Could you help me with
confusing /kənˈfjuː.zɪŋ/ adj
complicated to not them, please? 8
well explained or
organised
Something that is
gripping is so
interesting or
gripping /ˈɡrɪp.ɪŋ/ adj exciting that it I found the book so gripping that I couldn't put it down. 8
holds your
attention
completely

difficult to read or
heavy-going /ˌhev.i-ˈɡəʊ.ɪŋ/ adj
understand
I'm finding the advanced physics a bit heavy going. 8

extremely funny
hilarious /hɪˈleə.ri.əs/ adj and causing a lot of The film was hilarious. I couldn't stop laughing. 8
laughter
 If an object or
achievement is
impressive, you
admire or respect That was an impressive performance from such a young tennis
impressive /ɪmˈpres.ɪv/ adj
it, usually because player. 8
it is special,
important, or very
large

happy and not

light-hearted /ˌlaɪtˈhɑː.tɪd/ adj
serious
It was a fairly light-hearted discussion. 8
Something that is
predictable
happens in a way I knew what was going to happen next because the plot was
predictable /prɪˈdɪk.tə.bəl/ adj
or at a time that very predictable. 8
you know about
before it happens:

extremely
stunning /ˈstʌn.ɪŋ/ adj
impressive
The visual effects in the film were stunning. 8

(not) attractive or The idea of not having to get up early every morning is rather
(un)appealing /ˌʌn.əˈpiː.lɪŋ/ adj
interesting appealing. 8

(not) believed to be
(un)expected /ˌʌn.ɪkˈspek.tɪd/ adj going to happen or The death of the main character was completely unexpected. 8
arrive
a piece of writing
that is intended to
play /pleɪ/ noun be acted in a He's got a small part in the school play. 8
theatre or on radio
or television
the action of
entertaining other
performance /pəˈfɔː.məns/ noun people by dancing, a performance of Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible" 8
singing, acting, or
playing music
the job of
acting /ˈæk.tɪŋ/ noun performing in films He wants to get into acting. 8
or plays
the group of people
together in one
place to watch or
audience /ˈɔː.di.əns/ noun
listen to a play,
She lectures to audiences all over the world. 8
film, someone
speaking, etc.
 relating to or
involving people in
general, rather
the public /ðə ˈpʌb.lɪk/ noun
than being limited
The government has had to bow to public pressure on the issue. 8
to a particular
group of people
a person who
watches an activity,
spectators /spekˈteɪ.təz/ noun especially a sports They won 4–0 in front of over 40,000 cheering spectators. 8
event, without
taking part
a part of a play or
film in which the
action stays in one
scene /siːn/ noun
place for a
the funeral/wedding scene 8
continuous period
of time
the area in a
theatre, often
raised above
stage /steɪdʒ/ noun ground level, on She was a popular star of the musical stage 8
which actors or
entertainers
perform
to make someone
do or believe
something by
giving them a good
persuade /pəˈsweɪd/ verb
reason to do it or
If she doesn't want to go, nothing you can say will persuade her. 8
by talking to that
person and making
them believe it
to mention an idea,
possible plan, or
suggest /səˈdʒest/ verb
action for other
Can you suggest where I could buy a dozen roses? 8
people to consider

to have the same

agree /əˈɡriː/ verb
opinion
I agree with you on this issue. 8

to say that you will

refuse /rɪˈfjuːz/ verb not do or accept He asked me to give him another loan, but I refused. 8
something
to tell someone
that you are sorry
apologise /əˈpɒl.ə.dʒaɪz/ verb for having done I must apologise to Isobel for my lateness. 8
something that has
caused problems
 or unhappiness for
them

to say that
someone has done
accuse /əˈkjuːz/ verb something morally He's been accused of robbery/murder. 8
wrong, illegal, or
unkind
to agree that
something is true,
admit /ədˈmɪt/ verb
especially
He admitted his guilt/mistake. 8
unwillingly
to tell someone
that you will
promise /ˈprɒm.ɪs/ verb
certainly do
Her parents promised her a new car if she passed her exams. 8
something
to make someone
think of something
remind /rɪˈmaɪnd/ verb they have forgotten Could you remind Paul about dinner on Saturday? 8
or might have
forgotten
to make someone
realize a possible
warn /wɔːn/ verb danger or problem, The boating area is marked with buoys to warn off swimmers. 8
especially one in
the future

Unit 9

to receive the
She achieved her aim of passing the exam and will start
achieve an aim /əˈtʃiːv ən ˈeɪm/ phrase result that you
university next month 9
wanted
to get to a position
He's already achieved his main ambition in life of becoming a
achieve an ambition /əˈtʃiːv ən æmˈbɪʃən/ phrase that you have
pop star. 9
always wanted
to be successful in
achieve an objective /əˈtʃiːv ən əbˈdʒektɪv/ phrase something that you Can the sales team achieve its financial objectives? 9
planned to do

to become He knew that to achieve success he had to be better than

achieve success /əˈtʃiːv səkˈses/ phrase
successful anybody else. 9

/kæri ˈaʊt ən to do something

phr The house has a lot of things wrong with it, we will have to carry
carry out an improvement
ɪmˈpruːv.mənt/ verb
that makes things
out some improvements before Winter. 9
better
 to do something
phr We will be able to put the tent up as long as we carry out the
carry out an instruction /kæri ˈaʊt ən ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/ verb
that somebody has
instructions. 9
told you to do
to complete a
phr A good sales person will always carry out the orders of the
carry out an order /kæri ˈaʊt ən ˈɔː.də/ verb
request for
customer. 9
something
to complete a study
of a subject,
especially in order
phr
carry out research /kæri ˈaʊt rɪˈsɜːtʃ/ verb
to discover Scientists are carrying out research to find a cure for the illness. 9
information or to
reach an
understanding
to do something
unpleasant to
phr somebody because The teacher carried out the threat of giving his students extra
carry out a threat /kæri ˈaʊt ə ˈθret/ verb they have not done homework because they were being noisy in class. 9
something that you
wanted them to
to give your effort
completely to
something you
believe in or to a He devoted his energy to serving his family, friends, and
devote energy /dɪˈvoʊt ˈenədʒi/ phrase
person, or to use a neighbours. 9
particular amount
of energy doing
something
to give your time
and effort
completely to
devote one’s life /dɪˈvoʊt wʌnz ˈlaɪf/ phrase He devoted his life to serving his family, friends, and neighbours. 9
something you
believe in or to a
person
to give your time
completely to
something you
believe in or to a He devoted his time to serving his family, friends, and
devote time /dɪˈvoʊt taɪm/ phrase
person, or to use a neighbours. 9
particular amount
of time doing
something

to do something Living in the countryside really makes a nice change after

make a change /meɪk ə ˈtʃeɪndʒ/ phrase
differently spending three years in the city 9

to have a powerful
The increase in digital materials has really made an impact on
make an impact /meɪk ən ˈɪmpækt/ phrase effect on a situation
education. 9
or person
 to cause someone
make an impression /meɪk ən ɪmˈpreʃən/ phrase to notice and He made quite an impression on the girls at the tennis club. 9
admire you

to give or cause
make trouble /meɪk ˈtrʌbəl/ phrase
problems
He really is a bad student and always makes trouble in class. 9

to make something
cause an accident /kɔːz ən ˈæksɪdənt/ phrase happen, especially The difficult driving conditions caused several accidents. 9
something bad
to make something
cause a problem /kɔːz ə ˈprɒbləm/ phrase happen, especially I hope the children haven't caused you any problems. 9
something bad
to make something
cause trouble /kɔːz ˈtrʌbəl/ phrase happen, especially I hope the children haven't caused you too much trouble. 9
something bad

the result of a he radiation leak has had a disastrous effect on/upon the
have an effect /hæv ən ɪˈfekt/ phrase
particular influence environment. 9

to have an
Falling export rates have had an impact on the country's
have an impact /hæv ən ˈɪmpækt/ phrase influence on
economy quite considerably. 9
something
to find something
or someone I have a real problem with people who use their mobile phones
have a problem /hæv ə ˈprɒbləm/ phrase
annoying or on the train. 9
offensive

Unit 10

to reach a place, 1
arrive /əˈraɪv/ verb especially at the What time will your train arrive?
end of a journey 0
to reach or arrive at 1
get /ɡet/ verb
a particular place:
If you get to the restaurant before us, just wait at the entrance.
0
to arrive at a place,
especially after 1
reach /riːtʃ/ verb spending a long They finally reached the coast after five weeks sailing.
time or a lot of 0
effort travelling
 to take control of a 1
phr
take over /teɪk ˈəʊvə/ verb
company or The firm has been taken over by one of its main competitors.
business 0
attract, usually to 1
phr The latest marketing campaign pulled in thousands of new
pull in /pʊl ɪn/ verb
your company or
customers.
business 0
to provide what is
phr wanted or needed 1
cater for /ˈkeɪtə fɔː/ verb by someone or
The club caters for children between the ages of four and twelve.
0
something

phr to spend time with 1

hang around with /hæŋ əˈraʊnd wɪð/ verb someone
I like to hang around with people I have similar interests to.
0
to relax completely, 1
phr
chill out /ʧɪl aʊt/ verb
or not allow things I'm just chilling out in front of the TV.
to upset you 0
phr 1
be up to /biː ʌp tuː/ verb be doing What are you up to at the moment?
something
0
go into a place or 1
phr
pop into /pɒp ˈɪntuː/ verb
visit for a short I'm just going to pop into this shop here. There's a sale on.
period of time 0
to use something
so much that it no 1
phr
wear out /weər aʊt/ verb
longer works or The children have all worn out their shoes.
can no longer be 0
used

phr to do or use less of 1

cut down /kʌt ˈdaʊn/ verb something
I'm trying to cut down on caffeine.
0
phr to have to deal with 1
come up against /kʌm ʌp əˈgɛnst/ verb a problem
Let me know if you come up against any difficulties.
0
phr to suggest or think She's come up with some amazing scheme to double her 1
come up with /kʌm ʌp wɪð/ verb of an idea or plan income. 0
phr to collect 1
pick up /pɪk ʌp/ verb something
I'm going to pick up my new car at the weekend.
0
Unit 11
If food or drink
goes off, it is not 1
phr
go off /gəʊ ɒf/ verb
good to eat or drink The milk has gone off. Don't drink it!
any more because 1
it is too old
an illness usually
caused by eating 1
food poisoning /fuːd ˈpɔɪznɪŋ/ phrase
food that contains
My brother got food poisoning while he was on holiday.
1
harmful bacteria
to lose your
balance after
phr knocking your foot 1
trip over /trɪp ˈəʊvə/ verb against something
I tripped over while I was hiking and broke my ankle.
1
when you are
walking or running
to get hurt (badly) 1
My dad got badly injured in a motorcycle accident when he was
get (badly) injured /gɛt (ˈbædli) ˈɪnʤəd/ phrase or physically
20 years old.
harmed 1
a situation where
someone becomes
sick or develops
skin or breathing 1
I had an allergic reaction to a wasp sting and had to be taken to
allergic reaction /əˈlɜːʤɪk riːˈækʃən/ phrase problems because
hospital.
they have eaten 1
certain foods or
been near certain
substances
If you break a part
of your body, you
damage a bone 1
break /breɪk/ verb
which cracks or
While I was playing football, I tripped over and broke my arm.
1
separates into
pieces
to force air out of
your lungs through 1
cough /kɒf/ verb
your throat with a
The smoke made me cough.
1
short, loud sound
When you sneeze,
air and often small
drops of liquid 1
sneeze /sniːz/ verb suddenly come out Cats make him sneeze - I think he's allergic to them.
of your nose and 1
mouth in a way you
cannot control
 to hurt part of your
body by hitting it 1
bump /bʌmp/ verb
against something
I bumped my head on the shelf as I stood up.
1
hard
to cause sharp but 1
to be stung /tuː biː stʌŋ/ phrase usually temporary I was stung my a jellyfish while swimming in the sea.
pain 1
an illness that is
usually not serious 1
bug /bʌg/ noun
and is caused by
I had a stomach bug last week.
1
bacteria or a virus

phr 1
throw up /θrəʊ ʌp/ verb
to be sick / to vomit He threw up his breakfast all over the back seat of the car.
1

to rub your skin 1

scratch /skræʧ/ verb
with your nails:
He was scratching at his mosquito bites.
1
an uncomfortable
feeling on the skin 1
itchy /ˈɪʧi/ adj that makes you My arm is really itchy. I think I've been bitten by an insect.
want to rub it with 1
your nail

1
bleed /bliːd/ verb to lose blood What's the matter with your hand? It's bleeding.
1

to meet and spend I rubbed shoulders with some of the leading entrepreneurs at the 1
rub shoulders with /rʌb ˈʃəʊldəz wɪð/ idiom
time with someone conference. 1

to start something
new or difficult I hope Michael doesn't think we've thrown him in at the deep end 1
throw in at the deep end /θrəʊ ɪn æt ðə diːp ɛnd/ idiom
without any help or with all the work we've given him. 1
preparation
to be surprised or
shocked in a way I was taken aback by how many people showed up at our 1
taken aback /ˈteɪkən əˈbæk/ idiom
that you don't know concert. 1
how to respond

1
in my eyes /ɪn maɪ aɪz/ idiom In my opinion In my eyes, society needs to do more to protect the environment.
1
 1
rushed off your feet /rʌʃt ɒf jɔː fiːt/ idiom to be very busy Sorry, I can't help you today. I'm rushed off my feet.
1
1
under the weather /ˈʌndə ðə ˈwɛðə/ idiom to feel ill I'm feeling a bit under the weather - I think I'm getting a cold.
1
problems
connected with a
new product, or Teething problems with the new operating system affected the 1
teething problems /ˈtiːðɪŋ ˈprɒbləmz/ idiom
problems at the company's performance 1
beginning of a
process or activity

Unit 12

to stay away from 1

I try to avoid supermarkets on Saturdays - they're always so
avoid /əˈvɔɪd/ verb someone or
busy.
something 2
to stop something
from happening or 1
prevent /prɪˈvent/ verb
someone from
Label your suitcases to prevent confusion.
2
doing something
to keep someone
or something safe It's important to protect your skin from the harmful effects of the 1
protect /prəˈtekt/ verb
from injury, sun. 2
damage, or loss
to make certain
that something or
someone is 1
check /tʃek/ verb correct, safe, or After I'd finished the exam, I checked my answers for mistakes.
suitable by 2
examining it, him,
or her quickly
to order, limit, or
rule something, or 1
control /kənˈtrəʊl/ verb
someone's actions
If you can't control your dog, put it on a lead!
2
or behaviour
to watch or take 1
phr Will you keep your eye on my suitcase while I go to get the
keep an eye on /ˈkiːp ən ˈaɪ ɒn/ verb
care of something
tickets?
or someone 2
to watch a person
or activity to make
certain that The UN is supervising the distribution of aid by local agencies in 1
supervise /ˈsuː.pə.vaɪz/ verb
everything is done the disaster area. 2
correctly, safely,
etc.
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large and with a lot 1

spacious /ˈspeɪʃəs/ adj
of space
The spacious living room meant we could buy lots of furniture
3
1
bright /braɪt/ adj full of light, shining The rooms were bright and airy.
3
An open-plan room
or building has few 1
They designed an open-plan office so that everyone could see
open-plan /ˈəʊpən-plæn/ adj or no walls inside,
each other.
so it is not divided 3
into smaller rooms
1
peaceful /ˈpiːsfʊl/ adj quiet and calm The house is located in a peaceful area of the city.
3
A residential road,
area, etc. has only 1
residential area /ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl ˈeərɪə/ phrase private houses, not We live in a residential area on the outskirts of the city.
offices and 3
factories
an area with a wall
or bars around it
that is joined to the 1
balcony /ˈbælkəni/ noun
outside wall of a
We ate dinner on the hotel balcony.
3
building on an
upper level
an area outside a
house with a solid
floor but no roof, 1
patio /ˈpætɪəʊ/ noun used in good In the summer we have breakfast out on the patio.
weather for 3
relaxing, eating,
etc.
a flat area of stone
or grass outside a 1
I often have my lunch out on the terrace when the weather's
terrace /ˈtɛrəs/ noun house, where
nice.
people sit and 3
sometimes eat
in, at, from, or near
the centre or most You typically pay more for houses and flats with a central 1
central /ˈsɛntrəl/ adj
important part of location. 3
something:
something, such as
a swimming pool or 1
The council has some spare cash, which it proposes to spend on
local amenities /ˈləʊkəl əˈmiːnɪtiz/ phrase shopping centre,
local amenities.
that is intended to 3
make life more
 pleasant or
comfortable for the
people in a an
area, town hotel, or
other place
having good
access to or being
in a good location There are good transport links in my city which makes it really 1
good transport links /gʊd ˈtrænspɔːt lɪŋks/ phrase
for transport such easy to get around. 3
as buses, trams or
trains
made to look new
again by work such 1
The newly refurbished property is across the street from the
refurbished /ˌriːˈfɜːbɪʃt/ adj as painting,
beach.
repairing, and 3
cleaning:
small parts or
things, usually The modern fittings were one of the reasons we bought the 1
modern fittings /ˈmɒdən ˈfɪtɪŋz/ phrase
quite new, located house. 3
in a home
a bathroom directly
connected to and 1
en-suite /ɛn-swiːt/ noun
entered through a
My room has an en-suite.
3
bedroom
A car park space
/ˈæləʊkeɪtɪd kɑː pɑːk that is given to you 1
allocated car park space phrase as part of The flat comes with one allocated car park space.
speɪs/ something, usually 3
a house or flat
comfortable and
pleasant,
especially (of a 1
cosy /ˈkəʊzi/ adj
building) because
This room is nice and cosy in the winter.
3
of being small and
warm
consisting of parts
that are positioned 1
What a compact office! How did you fit so much into so little
compact /kəmˈpækt/ adj together closely or
space?
in a tidy way, using 3
very little space
an empty area that 1
When the roads are wet, you've got to leave plenty of space
space /speɪs/ noun is available to be
between you and the car in front.
used 3
an area, town, What was the name of that place we drove through on the way 1
place /pleɪs/ noun
building, etc. to New York? 3
the amount of
space that 1
room /ruːm/ noun
someone or
That sofa would take up too much room in the flat.
3
something needs
 a particular part of 1
area /ˈeərɪə/ noun a place, piece of All areas of the country will have some rain tonight.
land, or country 3
1
location /ləʊˈkeɪʃən/ noun a place or position The hotel is in a beautiful location overlooking the lake.
3
an area of
approximately
square-shaped
land in a city or a 1
square /skweə/ noun
town, often
A band were playing in the town square.
3
including the
buildings that
surround it

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to take part in
special enjoyable
activities in order to We always celebrate our wedding anniversary by going out to 1
celebrate /ˈsel.ə.breɪt/ verb
show that a dinner. 4
particular occasion
is important
to remember
officially and give
respect to a great
person or event, Gathered all together in this church, we commemorate those 1
commemorate /kəˈmem.ə.reɪt/ verb
especially by a who lost their lives in the war. 4
public ceremony or
by making a statue
or special building
to put on formal 1
phr You don't need to dress up to go to the mall - jeans and a T-
dress up /dres ˈʌp/ verb
clothes for a
shirt are fine.
special occasion 4
to come together 1
phr
gather round /ɡæð.ə ˈraʊnd/ verb
around a person, Will everyone please gather round?
thing etc. 4
to have something
such as a 1
hold /həʊld/ verb celebration, Could we hold a meeting to discuss this tomorrow afternoon?
meeting or an 4
election
phr to light / start 1
let off /let ˈɒv/ verb fireworks
During the festival, we let off fireworks.
4
an event in which a
large number of The dancers marched through the streets to celebrate the New 1
march /mɑːtʃ/ noun
people walk Year. 4
through a public
 place to express
their support for
something, their
disagreement with
or disapproval of
something or to
celebrate
something
to entertain people
by dancing, 1
perform /pəˈfɔːm/ verb
singing, acting, or
A major Hollywood star will be performing on stage tonight.
4
playing music
to perform an
entertainment or a 1
play /pleɪ/ verb
particular character
Scottish Opera played to full houses every night.
4
in a play, film, etc.
to wear a set of
clothes typical of a
(wear) traditional /(weə) trəˈdɪʃənl
phrase
particular country Singers performing Mozart's operas often wear traditional 1
costumes ˈkɒstjuːmz/ or period of history, costumes. 4
or suitable for a
particular activity:
a large number of
people walking or
in vehicles, all
going in the same For three hours a committee of state senators listened to a 1
parade /pəˈreɪd/ noun
direction, usually parade of local residents giving their opinions. 4
as part of a public
celebration of
something
a party that is held
outdoors in a street
or other public 1
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee was celebrated with street
/striːt ˈpɑːti/ phrase place, often
parties.
organized by the 4
people living in the
street party local area
a group of
musicians who play 1
band /bænd/ noun
modern music
The Beatles were probably the most famous band in the world.
4
together
a person who
entertains people 1
As a street performer, he's been entertaining crowds for over five
street performers /striːt pəˈfɔːməz/ phrase by acting, singing,
years.
dancing, or playing 4
music in the street
 small containers
filled with explosive
chemicals that
make a loud noise
when they explode 1
fireworks /ˈfaɪəwɜːks/ noun
and sometimes
What time do the fireworks start?
4
produce bright,
coloured patterns,
often used in
celebration
something that
someone wears to He put on a large hat and glasses as a disguise and hoped no 1
disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ noun
hide their true one would recognize him. 4
appearance
someone who
visits a place for 1
tourist /ˈtʊərɪst/ noun pleasure and Millions of tourists visit Rome every year.
interest, usually 4
while on holiday
a person who 1
novelist /ˈnɒvəlɪst/ noun
writes novels
Ben Okri is a Nigerian-born poet and novelist.
4
someone who
studies a subject,
especially in order 1
researcher /rɪˈsɜːʧə/ noun to discover new She's a researcher on a women's magazine.
information or 4
reach a new
understanding
someone who
collects objects 1
collector /kəˈlɛktə/ noun because they are He's a collector of modern art.
beautiful, valuable, 4
or interesting
a person who
continues to live, 1
survivor /səˈvaɪvə/ noun
despite nearly
He was the only survivor of the plane crash.
4
dying
someone who 1
consultant /kənˈsʌltənt/ noun advises people on He works as a financial consultant.
a particular subject 4
a person who A passing motorist stopped and gave him a lift to the nearby 1
motorist /ˈməʊtərɪst/ noun
drives a car town. 4
a person whose job
is to make people
laugh by telling As a comedian, I am constantly travelling to different towns and 1
comedian /kəˈmiːdiən/ noun
jokes and funny cities to perform. 4
stories or by
copying the
 behaviour or
speech of famous
people
someone who has
a lot of experience, 1
specialist /ˈspɛʃəlɪst/ noun knowledge, or skill She's a specialist in modern French literature.
in a particular 4
subject
a person who has
escaped from their
own country for 1
refugee /ˌrɛfjuːˈʤiː/ noun political, religious, Thousands of refugees fled across the border.
or economic 4
reasons or
because of a war