Speakout Advanced Glossary Chronolg

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Speakout Advanced Glossary

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Lead-in
Part of
speech
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
according
preposition
'kd
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get hold of
malleable
badge
n phrase
adj
n
get hld v
mlibl
bd
batch
bt
thistle
sl
According to the police, his attackers beat him with a blunt

instrument.
I need to get hold of a car.
Steel is a malleable metal.
We were each handed a badge with our name on it.
Every day another batch of papers reaches the manager,
demanding his attention.
The thistle is the flower of Scotland.
fission
fn
Some of the fission fragments are themselves radioactive.
get krs
km krs
lk p
mek p
kri n
hld n
wt at
wk at
The message isnt getting across.

I came across an old diary in her desk.
Look up the word in your dictionary.
Nick made up a song about them.
Sorry, I interrupted you. Please carry on.
Hold on, I'll just get my coat.
You'll become an alcoholic if you dont watch out
See if you can work this bill out.
n
n
v
adj
n
n
phr v
rdn, rdn
nknem
knfjuz
fnbl
vn nem
medn nem
nem ft
The tradition has its origins in the Middle Ages.

We had nicknames for all the teachers.
People might well confuse the two products.
Strong colours are very fashionable at the moment.
My given name is Nicholas.
I'm Mrs Mary Smith, but my maiden name is Mary Black.
He was named after his father.
He made a name for himself as a conductor of the Berlin
Orchestra.
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get across
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come across
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look up
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make up
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carry on
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hold on
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watch out
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work out
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origin
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nickname
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confuse
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fashionable
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given name
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maiden name
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name after
phr
phr
phr
phr
phr
phr
phr
phr
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
make a name
n phrase
mek e nem
reputation
repjten,
repjten
Pearson Schweiz AG, 2013
Judge Kelso has a reputation for being strict but fair.
Headword
Part of
speech
Pronunciation
volunteer
vlnt
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8
8
household name
frumpy
lump
n
adj
v
hashld nem
frmpi
lmp
Example Sentence
Helen volunteered to have Thanksgiving at her house this
year.
Barrack Obama is a household name.
I think I look frumpy in that dress.
I got lumped with looking after my younger sister.
cut and dried
adj
kt nd drad
I dont think the plan is as cut and dried as people think.
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call-back
dim
outlandish
glamorous
n
adj
adj
adj
kl bk
dm
atlnd
lmrs
emeritus
adj
merts
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9
impact
instinctive
n
adj
mpkt
nstktv
striking
adj
strak
connotation
knten
9
9
attribute
convinced
n
adj
trbjut
knvnst
quantify
kwntfa, kwntfa
She got a call-back from the company.

Miss Watson took a dim view of Pauls behaviour.
Her story seemed so outlandish.
She led an exciting and glamorous life.
Dr Watson, emeritus professor of law, has just written a
new book.
We need to assess the impact on climate change.
She had a mothers instinctive love.
There was a striking contrast between wealth and
poverty.E60
The word professional has connotations of skill and
excellence.
What attributes should a good manager possess?
Molly agreed, but she did not sound convinced.
The damage caused to the tourist industry is difficult to
quantify.
conclusive
adj
knklsv
The investigation failed to provide any conclusive evidence.
submit
sbmt
All applications must be submitted by Monday.
stereotypical
adj
steritpkl, str-
He is the stereotypical Californian tall, fit, and tanned.
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conflicting
recruit
emotive
bizarre
stake
adj
v
adj
adj
n
knflkt
rkrut
mtv
bz:, bz
stek
I had been given a great deal of conflicting advice.

We're having difficulty recruiting enough qualified staff.
Child abuse is an emotive subject.
The dancers were in rather bizarre costumes.
Ben wouldnt score highly in the popularity stakes.
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Headword
Part of
speech
Pronunciation
lumber
lmb
absurd
adj
bsd, -zd
perceive
psiv
diversity
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resident
born and bred
passion
boast
exaggerate
peeve
brainstorm
n
v phrase
n
v
v
n
v
davsti, dav:sti,
dv:sti
rezdnt, rezdnt
b:n nd bred
pn
bst
zdret
piv
brenstm
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visualise
vulaz
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audience
dins
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clue
klu
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keep on
prone to
phr v
adj
kip n
prn
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tendency
tendnsi
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analytical
extrovert
adj
n
nltkl
ekstrvt
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as a rule
n phrase
z ru:l
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inclined
adj
nkland
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frustrated
adj
frstretd, frstretd
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embarrassed
adj
mbrst
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Example Sentence
A career was less easy once I was lumbered with a
husband and children.
It seems quite absurd to expect anyone to drive for 3 hours
just for a 20-minute meeting.
Even as a young woman she had been perceived as a
future chief executive.
The curriculum will take account of the ethnic diversity of
the population.
We are talking to the residents of Westville.
I was born and bred in Liverpool.
Gardening was her great passion.
Amy boasted that her son was a genius.
I couldnt sleep for three days Im not exaggerating.
One of his pet peeves is TV reality shows.
Employees get together and brainstorm ideas.
Somehow I cant visualise myself staying with this
company for much longer.
One member of the audience described the opera as
boring.
Childhood experiences may provide a clue as to why some
adults develop eating disorders.
You just have to keep on trying.
Kids are all prone to eat junk food.
The drug is effective but has a tendency to cause
headaches.
Shes got an analytical mind.
Her sister was always more of an extrovert.
As a rule most students finish their coursework by the end
of May.
He was inclined to self-pity.
He gets frustrated when people dont understand what
hes trying to say.
He looked embarrassed when I asked him where hed
been.
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Headword
thoughtful
perceptive
obsessive
Part of
speech
adj
adj
adj
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inspirational
adj
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over-ambitious
adj
Pronunciation
tfl
pseptv
bsesv
nsprenl,
nsprenl
vmbs
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conscientious
adj
kniens
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obstinate
neurotic
adj
adj
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open-minded
adj
bstnt, bstnt
njrtk
pn mandd,
mandd
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prejudiced
adj
preddst, preddst Some officers were racially prejudiced .
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apathetic
insensitive
solitary
adj
adj
adj
petk
nsenstv, nsenstv
sltri, sltri
She felt too apathetic even to move.

Shes totally insensitive to Jacks feelings.
She went on a long, solitary walk.
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rebellious
adj
rbeljs
Hes always had a rebellious streak (a tendency to rebel ) .
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mature
adj
mt
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inquisitive
adj
nkwztv, nkwztv
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unreasonable
adj
nriznbl
Dont let your boss make unreasonable demands on you.
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disobey
dsbe, ds- C114
You disobeyed my orders.
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anxious
adj
ks
He was a bit anxious about the safety of the machinery.
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psychologist
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participant
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acronym
Example Sentence
Paul is very thoughtful.
Youre right. Thats very perceptive of you.
I try to stay fit, but Im not obsessive about it.
Jones proved an inspirational figure in Welsh rugby.
The over-ambitious health reform program failed.
A conscientious teacher may feel inclined to take work
home.
He was the most obstinate man Ive ever met.
He seemed a neurotic, self-obsessed man.
Shes quite open-minded about what job she wants to do.
Were mature enough to disagree on this issue but still

respect each other.
Id have asked more questions, but I didnt want to seem
inquisitive.
sakldst,
Mr Tyler is a clinical psychologist.
sakldst
ptspnt, ptspnt
Russia is an active participant in the negotiations
$ p: rNATO is an acronym for the North Atlantic Treaty
krnm
organisation.
Headword
meticulous
Part of
speech
adj
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nit-picker
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deadline
junkie
n
n
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recharge
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flat-pack
infuriating
n
adj
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practicality
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intuition
judge
whiz kid
busybody
chatterbox
pain in the neck
dark horse
old hand
set in her ways
black sheep
life and soul
presence
dismal
monkish
n
v
n
n
n
n phrase
n
n
v phrase
n
n
n
adj
adj
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
mtkjls, mtkjls He kept meticulous accounts.
My mother is a nit-picker. She finds something wrong with
ntpk, -r
everything I do.
dedlan
He missed the deadline for applications.
dki
He's a technology junkie.
Im going to spend a week in the mountains to recharge my
ritd
batteries.
fltpk
We bought some flat-pack furniture for our new flat.
nfjriet
The infuriating thing is that he is always right.
prktklti,
We need to look at the practicalities of everyday life for
prktklti
someone in a wheelchair.
ntjun
Intuition told her it was unwise to argue.
dd
You should never judge a person by their looks,
wzkd
He's a financial whizz kid in the City.
bzibdi
Mrs Jackson is a busybody.
tbks
Young John is a real chatterbox.
pen n nek
Joshua is a pain in the neck.
dak hs
Shes a dark horse. I didnt know shed written a novel.
ld hnd
He's an old hand at the job.
set n h wez
Marc was 65 and very set in his ways.
blk ip
Amy's always been the black sheep of the family.
laf n sl
She is the life and soul of the party.
prezns
He is a man of great presence.
dzml
The future looks pretty dismal right now.
mk
I'm this monkish recluse.
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recluse
rklus
She became a recluse after her two sons were murdered.
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caricature
flicker
pose
v
n
v
krkt
flk
pz
He was caricatured in the newspaper article.

The picture has a wonderful flicker about it.
We posed for photographs.
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paradoxically
adv
prdkskli
She was relieved but paradoxically slightly annoyed, too.
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mortality
mtlti, mtlti
My mothers death forced me to face the fact of my own

mortality .
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Headword
flattering
intensity
Part of
speech
adj
n
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intellectual
adj
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hazard
hzd
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vague
adj
ve
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stuff
stf
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playwright
plerat
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documentary
dkjmentari
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acquire
kwa
The college acquired a reputation for very high standards.
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fortunes
ancestor
merchant
warehouse
n
n
n
n
ftenz
nsst, nsest
mtnt
wehas
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bequeath
bkwi, bkwi
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modest
balcony
adj
n
mdst, mdst
blkni
This defeat marked a change in the team's fortunes.

My ancestors were French.
He was the son of a wealthy merchant.
They kept the goods in the central warehouse.
She bequeathed her collection of paintings to the National
Gallery.
It was a modest house with a small garden.
Has your flat got a balcony?
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treasured
adj
tred
A battered old guitar was his most treasured possession .
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possession
p'zen
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inherit
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sentimental
adj
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antique
adj
n hert, n hert
sentmentl,
sentmentl
ntik
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gramophone
gmfn
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bellow
bw
Pronunciation
fltr
ntensti, ntensti
ntlektul,
ntlektul
Example Sentence
That colour is very flattering.
He spoke with great intensity.
Marks very intellectual.
No one at this stage is prepared to hazard a guess about
the outcome of the elections.
The governor gave only a vague outline of his tax plan.
How do you think youre going to fit all that stuff into the
car?
Shakespeare is probably the most famous British
playwright.
The local film crew is making a documentary about
volcanoes.
The house has been in the familys possession since the

1500s.
He inherited a fortune from his grandmother.
He wasn't the sort of person who kept things for
sentimental reasons.
He bought an antique rosewood desk.
He had an antique gramophone which belonged to his
grandfather.
Tony was bellowing orders.
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heirloom
Unit 2
Part of
speech
n
Pronunciation
elum
Example Sentence
The painting was a family heirloom.
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wise
adj
waz
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wisdom
rope
mentor
n
n phrase
n
wzdm
ln rps
ment
Its wise to check whether the flight times have changed

before you leave for the airport.
He was a man of great wisdom.
I spent the first month just learning the ropes.
Each new recruit was given a mentor.
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trick
trk
The trick is to bend your knees when you catch the ball.
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post-graduate
adj
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explicitly
adv
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come under attack n phrase
km 'nd 'tk
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pointless
trust
instinct
primatologist
adj
v
n
n
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conservationist
pntls
trst
nstkt
pramtldist
knsvenst,
knsvenst
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take advantage
n phrase
tek d'vntd
We took advantage of the good weather to go to the beach.
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give up
phr v
v p
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learning curve
ln kv
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legend
lednd
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profound
adj
prfand
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privilege
prvld, prvld
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ego
g, eg
She gave up her job and started writing poetry.

Everyone in the company as been through a very steep
learning curve.
Roger Federer is a legend in his own lifetime.
Tolstoy's experiences of war had a profound effect on his
work.
He had the great privilege to represent his country in the
championships.
Richard has the biggest ego of anyone I've ever met.
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friction
frkn
Having my mother living with us causes friction at home.
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regret
rgret
I have no regrets about leaving.
pst-'rdut,
'rdut
ksplstli, ksplstli
He's now doing post-graduate work in the States.

He explicitly criticised the government.
The company has come under fierce attack from the press
for closing down its factories.
I think it would be pointless to discuss this issue again.
I trust his judgement completely.
Animals have a natural instinct for survival.
Jane Goodall is a primatologist.
She is a keen conservationist.
Headword
Part of
speech
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
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chip
tp
Archaeologists were carefully chipping away at the rock.
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transform
powerful
magical
block
grant
v
adj
adj
v
v
trnsfm
pafl
mdkl
blk
grant
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immovable
adj
muvbl
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over the hill
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peak
prepositional
phrase
n
Increased population has transformed the landscape.

He's most powerful man in the country.
The magical spirit changed him into the sun.
There was a fallen tree is blocking the road.
The council granted him permission to build on the site.
Lock your bike to something immovable like a railing or a
lamp-post.
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downhill
adv
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crossroads
22
swallow
22
proposal
22
regurgitate
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half-baked
adj
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stigma
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stereotype
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preconception
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encounter
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curious
ideology
catalogue
convincing
adj
n
n
adj
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v hl
pk
Kathleen thinks she's over the hill, but she's only 32.
Most athletes reach their peak in their mid 20s.E218

Grandma fell and broke her leg, and she went downhill
danhl
quite rapidly after that.
Now farming is at a crossroads in the European
krsrdz
Community.
swl
I found his story a bit hard to swallow.
The committee put forward a proposal to reduce the time
prpzl
limit.
She tried to get students to think critically, not just
rgdtet, rgdtet
regurgitate facts.
He's always coming out with these half-baked ideas which
hafbekt
will never work.
stgm
In the US, smoking carried a stigma.
She is someone who doesnt fit the stereotype of the good
steritap
mother.
I had the same preconceptions about life in South Africa
priknsepn
that many people have.
They encountered serious problems when two members of
nkant
the expedition were injured.
kjris
She was curious to know what happened.
adildzi
The new ideology is based on individualism.
ktlg
She chose the clothes from a mail order catalogue.
knvns
His story was very convincing and everyone believed it.
Headword
father-in-law
Part of
speech
n
Pronunciation
far-n-l
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vegan
vign
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cope
kp
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treat
recall
enlightening
contemplate
fed up
rude
tolerate
v
v
v
v
adj
adj
v
trit
rkl
nlaitni
kntmplet
fed p
rud
tlret
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interfere
ntf
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tuition
tjun
Example Sentence
Mary's father is my father-in-law.
My friend is a strict vegan and it's difficult to know what to
cook for her.
He coped quite well as manager while the regular manager
was away.
She treats me like one of the family.
You dont happen to recall his name, do you?
The experiment was enlightening.
He had contemplated resigning from his job.
Anna got fed up with waiting.
I didnt mean to be rude, but I had to leave early.
We will not tolerate this behaviour on our streets.
My daughter-in-law said that I was interfering, but I was
only trying to help.
I had to have extra tuition in maths.
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fee
fi
You can use the gym and pool for a fee of 35 a month.
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homeless
attempt
resolve
assume
misuse
adj
n
v
v
n
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consequently
adv
hmls
tempt
rzlv
sjum
msjus
knskwntli,
knskwntli
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additionally
adv
dnli
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charitable
sufficient
abuse
lack
affordable
adj
adj
n
n
adj
trtbl
sfnt
bjus
lk
fdbl
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furthermore
adv
fm
Thousands of people have been made homeless.

All attempts to control inflation have failed.
The crisis was resolved by negotiations.
I didnt see your car, so I assumed you'd gone out.
The system is designed to prevent credit card misuse.
The molecules are absorbed into the bloodstream and
consequently affect the organs.
A new contract is in place. Additionally, staff will be
offered a bonus scheme.
He made a charitable donation to the school.
We need sufficient time to deal with the problem.
The tax system is clearly open to abuse.
We are suffering from a lack of sleep.
We need more affordable housing in the cities.
He is old and unpopular. Furthermore, he has at best only
two years of political life ahead of him.
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Headword
Part of
speech
Pronunciation
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nevertheless
adv
nevles
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unacceptable
essential
adj
adj
nkseptbl
senl
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likewise
adv
lak-waz
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low-income
l-km
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conversely
adv
kn'vsli
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hence
adv
hens
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evidently
adv
evdntli
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conclude
knklud
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contradictory
adj
kntrdktri
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distract
trustworthy
clergy
v
adj
n
dstrkt
trstwi
kldi
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vested
adj
vestd
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axe
ks
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grind
grand
I need objective advice from someone with no axe to grind.
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devil's advocate
beat about the
bush
debate
impartial
libel
trial
devls dvket
v phrase
bit bat b
n
adj
n
n
d|bet
mpal
labl
tral
He would play devil's advocate with anyone.

Dont beat about the bush. Ask for your account to be
paid, and paid quickly.
The issue will be debated on Tuesday.
We offer impartial advice on tax and insurance.
He sued the newspaper for libel.
The trial is due to start next week.
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Example Sentence
What you said was true. It was, nevertheless a little
unkind.
I found her attitude totally unacceptable.
A good diet is essential for everyone.
The meat was delicious Likewise, the eggplant was
excellent.
There are many low-income families in this part of the
town.
American consumers prefer white eggs; conversely British
buyers like brown eggs.
The cost of transport is a major expense for an industry.
Hence factory location is an important consideration.
She was evidently in pain.
The report concluded that the school should be closed
immediately.
The public is being given contradictory messages about the
economy.
Try not to distract the other students.
Many people do not see politicians as trustworthy.
That man is a member of the clergy.
Since he owns the land, Cook has a vested interest in the
project being approved.
He lifted the axe above his head an brought it down to split
the log.
Headword
scandal
erode
librarian
debatable
innate
Part of
speech
n
v
n
adj
adj
Pronunciation
skndl
rad
labrerin
dbetbl
net
Example Sentence
He has been at the centre of a political scandal.
Our personal freedom is being gradually eroded away.
The librarian helped me find the books I needed.
It's debatable whether this book is as good as her last.
Children have an innate ability to learn language.
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talent
adj
tlnt
He has a lot of talent, and his work is fresh and interesting.
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academically
gifted
trait
adv
adj
n
kdemkli
gftd, gftd
tre, tret
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shape
ep
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influential
professional
propel
turbulent
adj
adj
v
adj
nfluenl
prfenl
prpel
tbjlnt, tbjlnt
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nurture
nt
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purely
excess
emotionally
ridiculous
adv
n
adv
adj
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unsubstantiated
adj
soothe
prodigy
nursery rhyme
rhythm
broaden
commitment
precious
v
n
n
n
v
n
adj
pi
kses, ekses
mnli, mnli
rdkjls, rdkjls
nsbstnietd,
nsbstnietd
su
prddi
nsri ram
rm
brdn
kmtmnt
pres
Are some people born academically gifted?

She was an extremely gifted musician.
His most noticeable trait was his charm.
People's political beliefs are shaped by what they see in the
papers.
He had influential friends.
It is essential to get good professional advice.
The film propelled her to stardom.
He has had a turbulent political career.
From when I was very young, my father had nurtured a
love of art in me.
It happened purely by chance.
The car reached speeds in excess of 100 miles an hour.
Nursing is an emotionally and physically demanding job.
I'd look ridiculous in a dress like that.
picturesque
adj
pktresk
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It is an unsubstantiated rumour.
Lucy soothes the baby by rocking it in her arms.
Mozart was a musical prodigy.
The children sang nursery rhymes.
Drums are basic to African rhythm.
I'd like to work abroad to broaden my horizons.
Are you ready to make a long-term commitment?
We cannot afford to waste precious time.
It was a quiet fishing village with a picturesque harbour.
Headword
tranquil
bustling
ancient
deserted
Part of
speech
adj
adj
adj
adj
Pronunciation
trkwl
bsl
ennt
dztd
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run-down
adj
rn-dan
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unspoilt
shabby
dilapidated
stunning
adj
adj
adj
adj
nsplt
bi
dlpdetd
stn
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breathtaking
adj
bretek
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uninhabited
embody
adj
v
nnhbtd
mbdi
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spontaneity
spntniti, spntniti The spontaneity of the dancers was infectious.
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capture
kpt
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essence
snapshot
detour
n
n
n
esns
snpt
dit
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idle
adl
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plunge
impromptu
v
adj
plnd
mprmptju
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highlight
halat
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vibrancy
swell
peep
shutter
jumble
stacked
cave
n
n
v
n
n
adj
n
vabrnsi
swel
pip
t
dmbl
stkt
kev
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Example Sentence
We stayed in a small tranquil village.
The flower market was bustling with shoppers.
The ancient Egyptians built the Pyramids.
The streets were deserted.
Something needs to be done about the run-down inner city
area.
The countryside in the area is completely unspoilt.
High's old jacket was old and shabby.
They bought a dilapidated old manor house.
You look absolutely stunning in that dress.
The view from my bedroom window was absolutely
breathtaking.
The island was uninhabited.
She embodies everything I admire in a teacher.
The photographs capture the essence of working class life
at the turn of the century.
She seems the very essence of kindness.
The book gives us a snapshot of life in the Middle Ages.
We took a detour to avoid the town centre.
Sometimes he went for a walk; sometimes he just idled the
time away watching the sea.
He stripped off and plunged into the sea.
The band gave an impromptu concert.
That weekend in Venice was definitely the highlight of our
trip.
The vibrancy of the people can be seen in the photo.
The sea wasn't rough, but there was a heavy swell.
I could see her toes peeping out from under the sheet.
He pressed the shutter and took the photo.
Inside she was a jumble of emotions.
The stacked chairs suddenly fell over.
Our ancestors possibly lived in these caves.
Headword
tumble
ravine
Part of
speech
v
n
Pronunciation
tmbl
rvin
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humble
adj
hmbl
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dwelling
livestock
candy-floss
cherry
sprinkle
n
n
n
n
n
dwel
lavstk
kndifls
teri
sprkl
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cinnamon
snmn
34
architecture
aktekt, aktekt
34
tram
trm
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stroll
proponent
melancholic
undeniably
youthful
reggae
electronica
reveller
scatter
v
n
adj
adv
adj
n
n
n
v
strl
prpnnt
melnklk
ndnabli
jufl
rege
elktrnk, lekrevl
skt
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encompass
nkmps
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petite
plaza
mansion
adj
n
n
ptit
plaz
mnn
34
pavement
pevmnt
34
34
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wares
ripen
linger
fumes
n
v
v
n
wez
rapn
lg
fjumz
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Example Sentence
She lost her balance and tumbled backwards.
He fell down a ravine.
You cant help but be humbled when you enter this
cathedral.
My hotel room was once a cave dwelling.
He has a lot of livestock on his farm.
He bought some candy-floss at the fair.
She made a cherry pie for dessert.
He added a sprinkle of chocolate to the cappuccino.
He usually had a cinnamon swirl with his coffee for morning
break.
He loved the architecture of Venice.
He took the tram because it was the best way to get across
the city.
We were strolling along, laughing and joking.
Dr George is one of the leading proponents of this view.
It was a melancholic sound.
He is undeniably the best singer I've ever heard.
She has managed to maintain her youthful appearance.
Bob Marley introduced reggae to the world.
Her favourite music is electronica.
The revellers danced noisily in the streets.
The flowers fell and scattered on the ground.
The study encompasses the social, political, and economic
aspects of the situation.
The window looked out onto a petite square.
The hotel was in the central plaza.
They lived in a beautiful country mansion.
A small group of journalists waited on the pavement
outside her house.
There were people on the street selling their wares.
The ripened apples had fallen to the ground.
They lingered over coffee and missed the last bus.
The fumes from the traffic were terrible.
Headword
Part of
speech
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
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haggle
hgl
The tourists were haggling over the price of the paintings.
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rebuke
rbjuk
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35
35
35
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villain
spacious
whirr
decor
gaudy
dreary
n
adj
n
n
adj
adj
vln
spes
wr
dek
gdi
drri
Members of the jury were sharply rebuked for speaking to

the press.
Gold finger is my favourite Bond villain.
I loved the spacious living room in the new apartment.
We could just hear the whirr of the electric motor.
The dcor is a mix of antique and modern.
He was wearing a gaudy waistcoat.
It was a dreary winter's day.
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poky
adj
pki
The whole family was crammed into two poky little rooms.
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drawback
crammed
chaotic
haven
n
adj
adj
n
36
characteristic
36
secluded
adj
drbk
krmd
ketk
hevn
krktrstk,
krktrstk
skludd, skludd
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election
lekn
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understatement
celebrity
prosperous
n
n
adj
36
maladministration n
ndstetmnt
slebrti, slebrti
ptsprs
mldmnstren,
mldmnstren
It's a great city - the only drawback is the weather.

The guide was crammed with useful information
The painting was a chaotic mixture of images.
The river banks are a haven for wildlife.
The baby is discovering the physical characteristics of
objects.
We sunbathed on a small secluded beach.
The Labour+E438 Party won the 2001 election by a huge
majority
To say the movie was bad is an understatement.
He's a national celebrity.
They are prosperous landowners.
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bankruptcy
bkrptsi
In 1999 it was revealed that he was close to bankruptcy.
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irreplaceable
numerous
adj
adj
rplesbl
njumrs
36
immortalised
adj
mtlazd
36
36
penniless
conducive
adj
adj
penls
kndjusv
Works of art were lost, many of them irreplaceable.

Numerous attempts have been made to hide the truth.
Dickens' father was immortalised as Mr Micawber in David
Copperfield .
Uncle Charlie was jobless and penniless.
This environment is conducive to learning.
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Headword
respectively
Part of
speech
adv
Pronunciation
rspektvli
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tragedy
trddi, trddi
38
urban
adj
bn
38
team up
phr v
tim p
38
loiter
lt
38
negotiate
ngiet
38
pedestrian
pdestrin, pdestrin
38
pickpocket
pkpkt
38
clutter
klt
Could you get rid of some of the clutter in your bedroom?
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navigate
aware
victim
commute
stressful
hormone
unpredictable
v
adj
n
v
adj
n
adj
nvget, nvget
we
vktm, vktm
kmjut
stresfl
hmn
nprdktbl
38
amenity
minti, minti
38
38
infrastructure
hub
n
n
39
clarification
39
feasible
adj
nfrstrkt
hb
klrfken,
klrfken
fizbl, fizbl
39
solicit
slst, slst
39
39
renovate
potential
v
n
renvet
ptenl
I'll drive, you take the map and navigate.

The boss is aware of the problem.
The victim received head injuries.
Jim commutes to Manhattan every day.
Moving to a new house is a very stressful experience.
He needed hormone injections to help him grow.
The weather in Britain is famously unpredictable.
The hotel is in the city centre, close to shops and local
amenities
Some countries lack a suitable economic infrastructure.
Birmingham is the hub of Britain's motorway network.
There have been a number of official changes and
clarifications.
I think we've found a feasible solution to the problem.
The governor sent two officials to Mexico City to solicit aid
from the President.
The hotel has been renovated and redecorated.
The company certainly has potential for growth.
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Example Sentence
The cups and saucers cost 5 and 3 respectively.
The tragedy happened as they were returning home from a
night out.
Some people love urban living while others prefer to move
the countryside.
You can team up with one other class member if you want
Five or six teenagers were loitering in front of the
newsagent's.
The government refuses to negotiate with terrorists.
The car went onto the pavement, but luckily it didn't hit
any pedestrians.
Be careful of pickpockets when you're walking around the
town centre.
Headword
compromise
Part of
speech
n
Pronunciation
kmprmaz
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leeway
liwe
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40
40
flexibility
decade
grip
n
n
n
fleksblti, fleksblti
deked, deked
grp
40
moped
mped
40
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mania
pitch
engaging
n
v
adj
menia
pt
nged
Example Sentence
Compromise is an inevitable part of marriage.
The government does not have much leeway in foreign
policy.
Employees expect flexibility in the workplace.
I've been at the top in television for a decade.
The country is in the grip of famine.
While walking the rest of the way, you are run over by kids
on mopeds.
Keep-fit mania has hit some of the girls in the office.
Booksellers are keen to pitch for school business.
She had an engaging smile.
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appealing
adj
pil
It creates an atmosphere which visitors find so appealing.
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heritage
atmosphere
cobbled
exquisite
n
n
adj
adj
hertd, hertd
tmsf
kbld
kskwzt, kskwzt
It is important to preserve our cultural heritage.

The atmosphere at home was rather tense.
She loved the old cobbled street of the town.
The necklace was truly exquisite.
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fascinating
adj
fsnet, fsnet
That sounds absolutely fascinating.
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trendsetter
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marine
42
coral
42
reef
Unit 4
44
poster
44
innocent
44
shocking
44
arrest
44
alibi
44
fraudulent
n
adj
n
n
trendset
mrin
krl
rif
Some celebrities are trendsetters.

There is an enormous variety of marine life in this area.
She had a lovely coral bracelet.
The went to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
n
adj
adj
v
n
adj
pst
nsnt
k
rest
lba, lba
frdjnt
A team of volunteers was putting up posters

He's innocent of murder.
The anger in his face was shocking
Her father was arrested for fraud.
He had a perfect alibi and the police let him go.
He made a fraudulent insurance claim.
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evidence
evdns, evdns
At present we have no evidence of life on other planets.
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appeal
pil
He made an appeal to the European Court of Human

Rights.
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Headword
courtroom
commit
prompt
case
conviction
release
Part of
speech
n
v
v
n
n
n
Pronunciation
ktrum, ktrm
kmt
ptmpt
kes
knvkn
rlis
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suspicious
adj
ssps
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44
44
44
44
44
unsolved
perpetrator
defendant
attorney
enrol
split up
adj
n
n
n
v
phr v
nslvd
pptret
dfendnt
tni
nrl
splt p
Example Sentence
They all made their way to the courtroom.
Brady committed a series of brutal murders.
What prompted you to buy that suit?
She is keen to avoid a court case.
Applicants are checked for criminal convictions.
Simon has obtained early release from prison.
Some of his colleagues at work became suspicious of his
behaviour.
The murder still remains unsolved.
The perpetrators were never caught.
They find the defendant not guilty.
His attorney told him to plead guilty.
I decided to enrol for 'Art for Beginners".
Steve's parents split up when he was four.
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hurdle
hdl
Finding enough money for the project was the first hurdle.
44
archive
kav
44
therapy
erpi
We put all the files into the archives when we'd finished
with them.
Rob was in therapy for several years.
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deterrent
dternt
Window locks are an effective deterrent against burglars
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45
foolishness
epoch
n
n
fulns
pk
45
incredulity
nkrdjulti
45
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46
pursue
justice
specialise
v
n
v
psju
dsts
spelaz
46
imperative
adj
mpertv
46
46
escape
uphold
v
v
skep
phld
The foolishness of his behaviour was evident.

The king's death marked the end of an epoch.
When she told her family she was leaving, they looked at
her with a mixture of shock and incredulity.
She plans to pursue a career in politics.
The killers will be brought to justice.
Simmons specialised in contract law.
It is imperative that politicians should be good
communicators
He broke down the locked door and escaped.
The committee aims to uphold educational standards.
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rough
adj
rf
Gangs practise a kind of rough justice on their members.
Headword
utmost
vicinity
synopsis
unjustly
Part of
speech
adj
n
n
adv
Pronunciation
tmst
vsnti, vsnti
snpss, snpss
ndstli
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armed
adj
amd
46
vehemently
adv
vimntli
46
host
hst
46
ordeal
dil
She then had to go through the ordeal of giving evidence.
46
surgeon
sdn
Mr Jones is the surgeon who will be doing your operation.
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viciously
brutal
adv
adj
He twisted her arm viciously.

It was a brutal attack on a defenceless old man.
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humanitarian
adj
47
impact
vsli
brutl
hjumnterin,
hjumnterin
mpkt
47
treatment
tritmnt
47
prevention
prvenn
47
47
album
dedicated
n
adj
lbm
dediketddedketd
We need to assess the impact on climate change.

There have been great advances in the treatment of
cancer.
Educating new drivers is important for the prevention of
accidents.
The band plan to release their new album next week.
She's a dedicated and thoughtful teacher.
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swathe
swe
She took out huge swathes of time to help other people.
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admirable
plaudits
adj
n
dmrbl
pldts, pld|ts
47
consciousness
knsns, knsns
47
47
47
47
activist
common
integrity
offset
n
adj
n
v
ktvst, ktvst
kmn
ntegrti, ntegrti
fset, fset
It was an admirable achievement.

Her performance won plaudits from the critics.
This will increase public consciousness of the pollution
issue.
He is an animal rights activist.
Bad dreams are fairly common among children.
He is a man of great moral integrity.
He was able to offset his travel expenses against tax.
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Example Sentence
I have the utmost respect for her accomplishments.
There used to be a mill in the vicinity.
She gave me a synopsis of the play.
He was unjustly accused of causing the accident.
The Minister was kidnapped by armed men on his way to
the airport.
Dan vehemently denies the charges against him.
A host of show business celebrities have pledged their
support.
Humanitarian aid is being sent to the refugees.
Headword
gorgeous
embark
Part of
speech
adj
v
Pronunciation
gds
mbak
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spark
spak
47
knowledgeable
adj
nldbl
47
co-found
kfand
47
indigenous
adj
nddns
47
destruction
dstrkn
47
inspire
nspa
47
overshadow
vd
47
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47
HIV
epidemic
groundbreaking
decline
n
n
adj
v
etavi
epdemk, epdemk
grandbrek
dklan
Example Sentence
You look gorgeous, Maria.
He embarked on a new career as a teacher.
They discussed topics which sparked the children's
imaginations.
Graham's very knowledgeable about wines.
Apple Inc was co-founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak
and Ronald Wayne.
Blueberries are indigenous to America.
People should be worried about the destruction of the rain
forest.
We need someone who can inspire the team
Her interest in politics began to overshadow her desire to
be a poet.
HIV is a big problem in many African countries.
Over 500 people died during last year's flu epidemic.
His research has been groundbreaking.
Spending on information technology has declined.
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curricula
n plural
krkjl
Languages are an essential part of the school curriculum.
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current
adj
krnt
48
human rights
48
labour
intellectual
property
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capital punishment n
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illegal
immigration
civil liberties
adj
n
n
49
anecdote
49
49
rhetorical
gunshot
adj
n
In its current state, the car is worth 1,000.

This company always operates with respect for human
hjumnrats
rights.
leb
The garage charges 30 an hour for labour.
ntlektul. ntlektul They reaffirm the importance of recognising intellectual
prpti
property rights.
Some people want to bring back capital punishment in the
kptl pnmnt
UK.
ligl
It is illegal to sell tobacco to someone under 16.
mgren
Immigration figures fell in the 1980s.
svl lbtiz
Detention without trial threatens our civil liberties.
The book is full of amusing anecdotes about his life in
nkdt
Japan.
rtrkl
He used a lot of rhetorical questions in his presentation.
gnt
She says she heard a gunshot at about midnight.
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Headword
gunfire
misprint
Part of
speech
n
n
Pronunciation
gnfa
ms-prnt
49
constitution
knsttjun
49
ingrained
adj
ngrend
49
49
ban
barely
n
adv
49
imaginable
adj
49
ammunition
49
49
instigate
prospective
v
adj
bn
beli
mdnbl,
mdnbl
mjnn,
mjnn
nstget, nstget
prspektv
49
denounce
dnans
49
49
49
tag
defeat
largely
v
v
adv
tg
dfit
ldli
49
symmetry
smtri, smtri
There was a certain symmetry to coming back to New York,

where I started my artistic life all those years ago.
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consistency
knsstnsi
50
dilemma
dlema, dlema,
dalema
Consumer groups are demanding consistency in the

labelling of foods.
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lottery
ltri
50
50
50
predicament
hero
flimsy
n
n
adj
prdkmnt
hr
flmzi
50
defy
dfa
50
wield
wild
Example Sentence
I heard a burst of distant gunfire.
There were several misprints in the book.
The right to speak freely is written into the Constitution of
the United States.
The idea of doing our duty is deeply ingrained in most
people.
There was a total ban on cigarette advertising.
She was very old and barely able to walk.
The travel brochure is full of the most wonderful resorts
imaginable.
Preparations were made and weapons and ammunition
were stolen.
Charles instigated a programme of reforms.
He said that he had a prospective buyer for the boat.
Amnesty International denounced the failure by the
authorities to take action.
Each bird was tagged and released into the wild.
We were defeated by 3 goals to 2.
The state of Nevada is largely desert.
I'm in a dilemma about this job offer.

Do you really think winning the lottery would make you
happy?
She went to the office to explain her predicament.
He became a national hero.
She wore a flimsy cotton dress.
The youngsters defied the law as they drove too fast down
the street.
The thieves were wielding hammers.
Headword
Part of
speech
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
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bystander
bastnd
Several innocent bystanders were injured by the explosion.
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pin down
freelance
footage
sensation
confront
rashly
unethical
colleague
reveal
sentence
witness
deceased
prosecution
phr v
adj
n
n
v
adv
adj
n
v
n
n
n
n
pn dan
frilns
ftd
sensen
knfrnt
rli
ne|ikl
klig
rvil
sentns
wtns
dsist
prskjun
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forth
adv
52
superior
supri
52
biased
adj
bast
53
initiate
niet
53
53
53
53
53
53
53
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proceedings
ailing
will
proof
testify
overjoyed
sue
revenue
n
adj
n
n
v
adj
v
n
prsidz
el
wl
pruf
testfa, testfa
vdd
sju
revnju, revnju
They managed to pin him down until the police arrived.

She works freelance from home.
The footage has since become a YouTube sensation.
He is the latest pop sensation from England.
Troops were confronted by an angry mob.
I rashly agreed to look after the children.
His behaviour was totally unethical.
She discussed the idea with some of her colleagues.
He revealed that he had been to prison twice before.
She received an eight-year prison sentence.
Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
The deceased left a large sum of money to his children.
Mr Jones is the chief witness for the prosecution.
The house was still burning, pouring forth thick black
smoke.
He had a good working relationship with his immediate
superior.
The news reporting was heavily biased against the
government.
They have decided to initiate legal proceedings against the
newspaper.
He has begun divorce proceedings.
His ailing parents wanted him to stay close by.
Have you made a will yet?
Do you have proof that his man stole your bag?
Mr Malta has agreed to testify at the trial.
He was overjoyed to see his mother again.
The company is suing a former employee.
Strikes have cost 20 million in lost revenues.
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broadcast
brdkst
CNN's live broadcast of the trial was watched by millions.
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stick to
phr v
stk t, t, tu
Have you been sticking to your diet?
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Unit 5
Part of
speech
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
I'll you something about Moira - in confidence of course.
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confidence
knfdns, knfdns
56
innermost
adj
nmst
56
confessional
adj
k2nfenl
56
allegedly
adv
lddli
56
appropriate
adj
prpri-t, prpri-t You should wear appropriate clothes for the job interview.
56
divulge
davld
56
56
56
57
57
counsellor
author
let something slip
affair
forbidden
n
n
phr v
n
adj
kansl
let t slp
fe
fbdn
57
obligatory
adj
blgtri
57
57
57
57
compel
dare
compulsory
disapprove
v
v
adj
v
kmpel
dea
kmplsri
dspruv
57
extravagance
kstrvgnt
58
era
58
unassuming
adj
58
58
dazzling
dragon
adj
n
r
nsjum,
nsum
dzl
drgn
58
persuasion
pswen
58
58
reluctantly
consent
adv
v
rlktntli
knsent
He is a man who would never share his innermost thoughts

with anyone.
Society seems to have become more confessional these
days and people are willing to talk about anything.
The sports car was allegedly stolen in Manchester.
It is not company policy to divulge personal details of
employees.
Are you seeing a counsellor?
He was the author of two books on China.
He let it slip that they were planning to get married.
He had an affair with his boss that lasted six years.
it is forbidden to smoke at school.
It is obligatory for companies to provide details of their
industrial processes.
She felt compelled to resign because of the scandal.
Only a few journalists dare to cover the story.
Car insurance is compulsory.
I disapprove of diets; it's better to eat sensibly.
I was shocked by the extravagance of the President's
palace in this poor country.
We live in an era of instant communication.
He then began, in typically unassuming fashion, to
establish the first modern dance company.
He gave a dazzling display of football skills.
The boss is a bit of a dragon.
It had taken a great deal of persuasion to get him to
accept.
Reluctantly, he agreed.
Her father reluctantly consented to the marriage.
Headword
Part of
speech
58
subsequently
adv
58
58
58
58
divorce
statistics
dust off
tedious
n
n
phr v
adj
Pronunciation
sbskwentli,
sbskwentli
dvs, dvs
sttstks
dst f
tidis
58
significant
adj
sgnfknt
58
distract
dstrkt
59
myth
59
conventional
adj
knvennl
59
fallacy
flsi
59
59
59
59
59
59
verify
intuitively
concentration
kit
debunk
sloth
v
adv
n
n
v
n
verfa, verfa
ntjutvli, ntjutvli
knsntren
kt
dibk
sl
59
owl
al
59
59
60
60
vertebrae
clockwise
visible
Eskimo
n plural
adj
adj
n
vtbri, vtbre
klkwaz
vzbl, vzbl
eskm, eskm
60
naked eye
n phrase
nekd, nekd a
60
60
60
60
recipe
linguist
blizzard
slush
n
n
n
n
respi, respi
lgwst, lgwst
blzd
sl
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Example Sentence
The book was subsequently translated into 15 languages.
Why doesnt she get a divorce?
The official crime statistics are higher this year.
They were dusting off leaves and twigs.
The work was tiring and tedious.
Please inform us if there are any significant changes in your
plans.
Try not to distract the other students.
The first myth about motherhood is that new mothers
instantly fall in love with their babies.
Internet connections through conventional phone lines are
fairly slow.
It is a fallacy to think that the more information an
organisation has the better will be the decisions.
A computer program verifies that the system is working.
He knew what to do intuitively.
I lost my concentration and fell asleep.
He bought a hands-free kit for his mobile phone.
His claims were later debunked by fellow academics.
It is not true that sloths are lazy creatures.
The owls are often seen outside the barn first thing in the
morning.
He suffered two fractured vertebrae in the accident.
Screw the lid on clockwise.
The outline of the mountains was clearly visible.
Eskimos have over one hundred words for snow.
It's just possible to see the planet with the naked eye on a
clear night.
Can you give me that recipe for tomato soup?
He was a brilliant linguist.
We got stuck in a blizzard.
Children were sliding around in the snow and slush.
Headword
Part of
speech
Pronunciation
60
herbal medicine
hbl medsn
60
superstition
supstn
60
attribute
trbjut
60
torture
tt
60
context
kntekst
60
61
61
61
61
skyscraper
dire
twitter
boil down to
multi-tasking
n
adj
v
phr v
adj
skaskrep
da
twt
bl dan
mltitsk
Example Sentence
They studied herbal medicine as an alternative to the drugs
of the medical profession.
She believes in the superstition that walking under a ladder
is unlucky.
The fall in the number of deaths from heart disease is
generally attributed to improvements in diet.
Political opponents of the regime may be tortured.
To appreciate what these changes will mean, it is necessary
to look at them in context.
Dubai has the tallest skyscraper in the world.
The country is in dire need of food aid.
Kids twitter every day.
It boils down to a question of priorities
He is a multi-tasking genius.
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high-achieving
adj
ha tiv
They hope to create high-achieving young professionals.
61
citizen
stzn, stzn
We need our schools to teach students to be good citizens.
61
doom-monger
dum-mg
61
jazz up
phr v
dz p
61
pension off
phr v
penn f
61
cry off
phr v
kra f
61
call off
phr v
kl f
61
speak out
phr v
spik at
61
61
stand out
narrow down
phr v
phr v
stnd at
nr dan
The doom-mongers say the end of the world is coming.

Jazz up your everyday meals with our new range of
seasonings.
Many of the old ships have been pensioned off
Leah and I were going to go to Morocco together, but at the
last moment she cried off.
The trip to Italy might be called off.
Five students who had spoken out against the regime were
arrested.
That day still stands out as the greatest day in my life.
The police have narrowed down their list of suspects.
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crack down
phr v
krk dan
The government is determined to crack down on terrorism.
phr v
kast j mand bk
He frowned, casting his mind back over the conversation
phr v
mes rand
He spent his vacation messing around on the farm.
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cast your mind

back
mess around
Headword
Part of
speech
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
61
hang around
phr v
h rand
I hung around the station for an hour but he never came.
61
61
61
mull over
pore over
shortlist
phr v
phr v
n
We mulled over the candidates and finally chose one.

She was poring over a book.
Davies was on the shortlist for the Booker Prize
62
investigative
adj
ml v
p v
tlst
nvestgtv,
nvestgtv
62
scoop
skup
62
come by
phr v
km ba
62
injunction
njzkn
62
dominate
dmnet, dmnet
The industry is dominated by five multinational companies.
62
62
drip feed
high-profile
v
adj
drp fid
ha prfal
62
military
adj
mltri, mltri
62
62
62
hacker
laud
stateless
n
v
adj
hk
ld
stetls
The public was drip-fed with news.

He is a high-profile public figure.
The United States is prepared to use military force to
achieve its aims.
A hacker managed to get into the system.
He lauded their charity work.
Millions of refugees remain stateless.
62
anonymously
adv
nnmsli, nnmsli The documents were submitted anonymously.
62
cryptographic
adj
krptgrfk
The site then uses advanced cryptographic and legal

techniques to protect its sources.
62
preserve
przv
It is the responsibility of the police to preserve the peace.
62
bounce
bans
62
leak
lik
62
unpick
npk
63
interrupt
ntrpt
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He's a well-known investigative journalist.

He managed to get the scoop of the year when he broke
the news.
Jobs were hard to come by.
The family is seeking an injunction against the book's
publication.
The message is bounced through a network of servers

around the world.
It became evident from the leaks that something important
was going on.
I didnt want to unpick the past.
Sorry to interrupt, but I need to ask you to come
downstairs.
Headword
Part of
speech
63
justifiable
adj
63
64
phone tapping
element
n
n
Pronunciation
dstfabl,
dstfabl
fn tp
elmnt, elmnt
64
fantasy
fntsi
64
64
mill
handle
n
v
65
imaginary
adj
65
65
65
65
65
world-shattering
pretend
lifeguard
rescue
peanut
adj
v
n
v
n
ml
hndl
mdnri,
mdnri
wld tr
prtend
lafgd
reskju
pint
65
idyllic
adj
dlk, adlk
v
adj
n
snt
s
kneri
Is phone-tapping ever justifiable?

Honesty is a vital element of her success.
The film is a surrealist fantasy set in a South American
village.
The story is set a Victorian cotton mill.
I knew I had handled the matter badly.
As she listened, she played an imaginary piano on her
knees.
Your ideas do not have to be world-shattering.
Let's pretend we're on the moon.
John has been a lifeguard for several years.
Survivors of the crash were rescued by helicopter.
The hotel workers get paid peanuts.
If you want old-world tradition in an idyllic setting, this is
the hotel for you.
I managed to snatch an hour's sleep on the train.
Nobody likes a sore loser.
She had a canary in a cage in the living room.
stk mkt, mkt
They made a lot of money on the stock market.
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65
sore
65
canary
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stock market
Example Sentence
Are these experiments morally justifiable?
68
gather pace
g pes
The international relief effort appears to be gathering pace.
68
sign
san
68
trend
trend
68
explosion
kspln
68
68
68
68
bound
distant
fade
point
adj
adj
v
v
band
dstnt
fed
pnt
A red morning sky is often a sign of an impending storm.

Lately there has been a trend towards hiring younger,
cheaper employees.
There has been a recent explosion of interest in Latin music
and dance.
Dont lie to her. She's bound to find out.
Her honeymoon seemed a distant memory.
Hopes of a peace settlement are beginning to fade.
All the evidence pointed towards Blake as the murderer.
Headword
Part of
speech
Pronunciation
68
demographic
demgrfk
68
futurologist
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
mogul
packed
reject
convention
guess
Nostradamus
mystical
common sense
by and large
affect
pattern
n
adj
v
n
v
n
adj
n
adv
v
n
fjutrldst,
fjutrldst
mgl
pkt
rdekt
knvenn
ges
nstrdams
mstkl
kmn sens
ba n lad
fekt
ptn
68
illogical
adj
ldkl
68
aspect
spekt
68
68
68
radical
revolutionary
miniscule
adj
adj
adj
rdkl
revlunri
mnskjl
68
apply
pla
68
68
graveyard
gadget
n
n
grevjad
gdt, gdt
68
innovation
inven
68
tile
tal
68
mood-enhancing
adj
mud-nhans
68
68
68
bracelet
vibrate
glow
n
v
n
breslt, breslt
vabret
gl
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Example Sentence
We need to discover the demographics of the newspaper's
readership.
Futurologists are always coming up with new predictions.
He is a business mogul.
The island was packed with tourists.
Sarah rejected her brother's offer of help.
There is convention for science fiction fans next week.
If you guess correctly, you have another turn.
Their music had both spiritual and mystical powers.
Use your common sense for once!
By and large, the new arrangements have worked well
Many areas were affected by the hurricane.
Weather patterns have changed in recent years.
It is illogical to assume that you can do the work of three
people.
Dealing with people is the most important aspect of my
work.
He has put forward some radical ideas.
The new cancer drug is a revolutionary breakthrough.
Her office is miniscule.
The new technology is being applied to almost every
industrial process.
This is a graveyard for old cars.
I've just bought a great gadget for sharpening knives.
We must encourage innovation if the company is to remain
competitive.
We need to replace the bathroom tiles.
They used mood-enhancing music in the shop to encourage
people to buy.
She was wearing a gold bracelet.
The floor was vibrating to the beat of the music.
Sophie felt a glow of pride.
Headword
buzz
bet
personalised
taste
portable
Part of
speech
n
v
adj
n
adj
Pronunciation
bz
bet
psnlaz
test
ptbl
69
norm
nm
69
69
69
69
due
surpass
dweller
cure
adj
v
n
n
dju
spas
dwel
kj
69
censor
sens
70
70
pillow
drift off
n
phr v
70
medication
pl
drft f
medken,
medken
70
contraption
kntrpn
70
70
aerosol
purify
n
v
ersl
pjrfa, pjrfa
70
contract
kntrkt
70
70
70
70
70
70
access
prolific
polluter
pollution
genetic code
extinction
n
adj
n
n
n
n
kses
prlfk
plut
plun
dnetk kd
kstkn
70
corruption
krpn
70
corporation
kpren
70
vulnerable
adj
vlnrbl
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Example Sentence
Playing well gives me a buzz.
He said he'd finish by tomorrow, but don't bet on it.
He has just got a personalised number plate for his car.
He asked about my taste in music.
She had a small portable TV in the bedroom.
Short term contracts are now the norm with some big
companies.
The team are due to fly to Italy next month.
He had surpassed all our expectations.
City dwellers suffer higher pollution levels.
There is still no cure for AIDS
The information given to the press was carefully censored
by the Ministry of Defence.
I'll be asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow.
I was just drifting off when the phone rang.
He's on medication for high blood pressure.
We used a strange but effective contraption to catch the
insects.
I need hairspray, but I dont like to use aerosols.
Chemicals are used to purify water.
Two thirds of the adult population there have contracted
AIDS.
People need access to clean drinking water.
We are prolific polluters of the planet.
The polluter should pay for the cost of the clean-up.
There is a lot of air pollution in the city.
We are now preserving the genetic codes of animals.
There are many species in danger of extinction.
The investigation uncovered widespread corruption within
the police force.
He works for a large American corporation.
He took advantage of me when I was at my most
vulnerable.
Headword
lingua franca
Part of
speech
n
Pronunciation
lgw frk
Example Sentence
English is the lingua franca in many countries.
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command
kmand
He's studied in the US and has a good command of English.
71
barrier
bri
Living in China was hard for me at first because of the

language barrier.
71
adapt
dpt
The children are finding it hard to adapt to the new school.
71
outweigh
atwe
The benefits of the scheme outweigh the disadvantages.
71
relate
rlet
71
71
brand
suit
n
v
brnd
sut
72
despite
preposition
dspat
72
although
conjunction
72
predominance
prdmnns
72
simultaneously
adv
smltensli
73
graph
grf
73
data
det, dt
73
indicate
ndket, ndket
73
demonstrate
demnstret
73
73
73
73
73
73
73
dramatically
sharply
alarmingly
plummet
soar
rocket
explode
adv
adv
adv
v
v
v
v
drmtkli
pli
lmli
plmt, plmt
s
rkt, rkt
kspld
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The charges of fraud relate to events that took place over

ten years ago.
What brand of detergent do you use?
There's a range of restaurants to suit all tastes.
Despite all our efforts to save the school, the authorities
decided to close it.
Although I cant help admiring the man's courage, I do not
approve of his methods.
There is a predominance of boys in the class.
The opera will be broadcast simultaneously on television
and radio.
Martin showed me a graph of their recent sales.
The research involves collecting data from two random
samples
Research indicates that over 81% of teachers are
dissatisfied with their salary.
The study demonstrates the link between poverty and
malnutrition.
Output has increased dramatically.
Prices have risen sharply over the last few months.
The rain forest is disappearing alarmingly fast.
Profits plummeted from 49 million to 11 million.
The price of petrol has soared in recent weeks.
Interest rates rocketed last month.
Florida's population exploded in the 1950s.
Headword
collapse
out-of-date
spread
Part of
speech
v
adj
v
Pronunciation
klps
at v det
spred
Example Sentence
There were fears that property prices would collapse.
Her image was very out-of-date.
Fire quickly spread though the building.
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take off
phr v
tek f
Mimi became jealous when Jack's career started taking off.
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74
74
74
instant
virus
stagnate
latest
adj
n
v
adj
nstnt
vars
stnet
letst, letst
The women took an instant dislike to one another.

The flu virus spread quickly through the population.
Her career has stagnated.
His latest film is one of the funniest he's ever made.
74
accessory
ksesri
She bought a set of fully matching clothes and accessories.
74
passing
adj
74
combination
ps
kmbnen,
kmbnen
He had only ever shown a passing interest in sport.

A combination of factors may be responsible for the
increase in cancer.
74
word of mouth
n phrase
wd v ma
Word of mouth is one of the best ways of getting business.
74
74
74
74
appeal
originate
trace
stem from
n
v
v
phr v
pil
rdnet, rdnet
tres
stem frm
74
lead to
phr v
lid tu
74
result in
phr v
rzlt n
74
give rise to
n phrase
giv raz tu
74
75
bring about
punk
phr v
n
br bat
pk
What is the particular appeal of this island?

A lot of our medicines originate from tropical plants.
They've traced their ancestry back to Scotland.
His headaches stemmed from vision problems.
Alan Turing's work led to the development of modern
computers.
The accident resulted in the death of two passengers.
The stormy weather gave rise to difficulties for many of the
competitors.
How can we bring about a change in attitudes?
He was around in the punk era.
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women's liberation n
wmnz lbren
She was a member of the Women's Liberation movement.
75
necessitate
nsestet, nsestet
Lack of money necessitated a change of plan.
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75
75
procedure
disfigured
cosmetic surgery
n
adj
n
prsid
dsfgd
kzmetk sdri
What's the procedure for applying for a visa?

His face had been disfigured in the accident.
She's saving up to have cosmetic surgery.
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Headword
tattoo
download
enthusiastically
logically
Part of
speech
n
v
adv
adv
Pronunciation
ttu, ttu
danld
njuzistkli
ldzkli, ldzkli
Example Sentence
He's got a tattoo of a dragon on his back.
You can download this game free from the Internet.
He cheered his team enthusiastically.
He tried to think logically.
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credit crunch
kredt, kredt krnt
Due to the credit crunch, we are unable to sell our house.
76
carbon footprint
kbn ftprnt
There are lots of way you can reduce your carbon footprint.
76
social
adj
sl
76
millennium
mlenim
76
76
unwilling
relinquish
adj
v
nwl
rlkw
76
the noughties
ntiz
76
76
77
wave
massive
sum up
n
adj
phr v
wev
msv
sm p
77
profusion
prfjn
77
realistic
adj
rlstk
The country has serious social problems.

As the end of the second millennium approaches, mankind
is in a different mood.
He was unwilling to pay the fine.
No one wants to relinquish power once they have it.
It describes how the noughties became the decade of the
childish adult.
They faced wave after wave of fresh troops.
My phone bill was massive last month.
Gerald will open the debate and I will sum up.
The house was overflowing with a profusion of strange
ornaments.
The programme gave a realistic portrayal of life in Victorian
Britain.
adj
n
v
n
tnd
knu
fek
dsepn
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tanned
80
canoe
80
fake
80
deception
80
amnesia
mnizi
80
apparently
adv
prntli
80
recollection
reklekn
80
whereabouts
werbats
He had a tough tanned face and clear eyes.

We took a canoe along the river.
She faked her father's signature on the cheque.
She didn't have the courage to admit to her deception.
Again he began to wonder if he was suffering from
amnesia.
Apparently the company is losing a lot of money.
My earliest recollections are of my mother bending over my
cot.
The police want to know the whereabouts of his brother.
Headword
initially
spot
paddle
kayak
extensively
Part of
speech
adv
v
v
n
adv
80
avail
80
80
80
shatter
remains
presume
v
n
v
80
anniversary
80
inquest
Example Sentence
Stan initially wanted to go to medical school.
I spotted a police car behind us.
I desperately tried to paddle for the shore.
In some parts of Canada people go to work by kayak
He travelled extensively in the Middle East.
We searched the whole area but all to no avail. Robbie had
vel
disappeared.
t
The plate hit the floor, and shattered into tiny bits.
rmenz
On the table were the remains of the evening meal.
przjum
Their nephew was missing, presumed dead.
Jack and Kim celebrated their twentieth wedding
nvsri. nvsri
anniversary in January.
nkwest
The inquest heard that she died from multiple injuries
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coroner
krn
The coroner recorded a verdict of death by natural causes.
80
verdict
vdkt
80
trace
tres
80
80
thrilled
reunite
adj
v
rld
rjunat
The verdict was 'not guilty'.

There was no trace of anyone having entered the room
since then.
We were thrilled to hear about the baby.
The band will reunite for a US tour.
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elation
len
The troops' sense of elation at the victory was not to last.
80
80
81
81
n phrase
adv
n
v
km t lat
waz
pzl
emgret, emgret
The evidence did not come to light until after the trial.
You'll have to go now, otherwise you'll miss your bus.
He thought he had solved the puzzle.
He emigrated to Australia as a young man.
n phrase
km t tmz w
Counselling helped her come to terms with her grief.
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come to light
otherwise
puzzle
emigrate
come to terms
with
trapped
adj
fil trpt
81
air raid
e red
81
flee
fli
81
refuge
refjud
Julia felt trapped in her role of wife and mother.

There were several air raid warnings in late July but little
damage.
His attackers turned and fled.
During the frequent air raids, people took refuge in their
cellars.
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Pronunciation
nli
spt
pdl
kak
kstensvli
Headword
Part of
speech
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
81
stranded
adj
strndd, strndd
Air travellers were left stranded because of icy conditions.
81
hatch
ht
81
make a break for
n phrase
mek brek f
81
81
81
81
malfunction
dig
tunnel
shoplifter
n
v
n
n
mlfkn
dg
tnl
plft
81
kidnap
kdnp
82
82
motivate
hesitate
v
v
mtvet
heztet
The prisoners hatched a plan to escape.

As soon as the guard's back was turned, they made a break
for the door.
There was a malfunction in one of the engines.
They dig a small hole in the sand to bury their eggs.
He went through the Channel Tunnel.
Shoplifters will be prosecuted.
Police appealed for witnesses after a woman was
kidnapped.
Was he motivated solely by his desire for power?
Kay hesitated for a moment and then said 'yes'.
82
prioritise
prartaz, prartaz You need to prioritise your tasks.
82
legalise
liglaz
82
82
glorify
electrify
v
v
82
exemplify
82
clarity
82
harassment
82
disinfectant
glrfa
lektrfa, lektrfa
gzemplfa,
gzemplfa
klrfa, klrfa
hrsmnt,
hrsmnt
dsnfektnt,
dsnfektnt
82
redundant
adj
rdndnt
82
edible
adj
edbl, edbl
Legislation to legalise casino gambling could be introduced

in Congress next fall.
I dont like films which glorify violence.
She would sit at the piano and sing, electrifying us all.
The building exemplifies the style of architecture which was
popular at the time.
Letters may be edited for length and clarity.
African-Americans have been complaining about police
harassment for years.
The tables were washed with disinfectant at the end of the
day.
Seventy factory workers were made redundant in the
resulting cuts.
These berries are edible, but those are poisonous.
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elusive
adj
lsv
She managed to get an interview with that elusive man.
82
resourceful
adj
She is a woman who is energetic and resourceful.
82
incomprehensible
adj
rzsfl, rssfl
nkmprhensbl,
nkmprhensbl
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These legal documents are full of incomprehensible jargon.
Headword
habitable
parachute
switch off
unwind
out of breath
workaholic
jaded
tango
sore
ache
struggle
hone
pilates
jogging
Part of
speech
adj
n
phr v
v
n phrase
n
adj
n
adj
v
v
v
n
n
Pronunciation
hbtbl, hbtbl
prsut
swt f
nwand
at v bre
wkhlk
dedd, dedd
tg
s
ek
strgl
hn
platiz
dg
Example Sentence
It would cost a fortune to make the place habitable.
She did a parachute jump for charity.
They switch off by listening to music
The country hotel was the perfect place to unwind.
Andrew hurried in, slightly out of breath.
John is a real workaholic.
The concert should satisfy even the most jaded critic.
She went to Argentina to learn to dance the tango.
I had a sore throat and aching limbs
Her feet were aching from standing so long.
The airline is struggling for survival.
He set about honing his skills as a draughtsman.
I went to my pilates class this morning.
She loves going jogging.
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rollerblades
rlbledz
He put his rollerblades on and skated along the promenade.
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84
84
alternative
survival
spa
adj
n
n
ltntv
svavl
spa
84
retreat
rtrit
84
pottery
ptri
Have you any alternative suggestions?

The doctors gave him a one in ten chance of survival.
Bath is a historic spa town.
She went to a spa retreat for her holiday so she could
relax.
She chose to do a pottery class.
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leaflet
liflt, liflt
Students were handing out election leaflets at the station.
85
brochure
br, br
She picked up some holiday brochures at the travel agent.
85
85
eye-catching
subheading
adj
n
a-kt
sbhed
85
complex
adj
kmpleks
85
85
85
85
illustration
en-suite
reservoir
jacuzzi
n
adj
n
n
lstren
nswit
rezvwa
dkuzi
The poster had an eye-catching design.

The report had several subheadings.
It was a very complex relationship between two complex
people.
The book contains 62 pages of illustrations.
Both bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms.
There was a large reservoir near the airport.
The hotel room had an en-suite jacuzzi.
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Headword
seasonal
hiking
massage
facial
aromatherapy
ingredient
harvest
acre
Part of
speech
adj
n
n
n
n
n
v
n
85
vegetarian
n/adj
85
85
85
86
86
vegan
rejuvenate
slogan
deliberately
unleash
86
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Example Sentence
There are a lot of seasonal jobs in the tourist industry.
Utah is a great place to go hiking.
Massage helps ease the pain.
She went to the beauty salon for a facial.
I'm going to study aromatherapy next year.
Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.
He harvested the wheat.
They own 200 acres of farmland.
n/adj
v
n
adv
v
Pronunciation
siznl
hak
msa
fel
rmerpi
ngridint
havst, havst
ek
vedtearin,
vedtearin
vign
rduvnet
slgn
dbrtli, dbrtli
nli
frenzy
frenzi
The women were screaming and in a frenzy to get home.
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expedition
ekspdn, ekspdn They went on a fishing expedition at the weekend.
86
ecstatic
adj
ksttk, eksttk
86
row
ra
He received an ecstatic welcome from the thousands who

lined the streets.
He had just had a row with his wife.
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label
lebl
The newspapers had unjustly labelled him a troublemaker.
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86
flip-flop
outlook
n
n
flp-flp
atlk
She was wearing flip-flops.

He's got a good outlook on life.
86
risk-averse
adj
rsk-vs
Shareholders are more risk averse than they used to be.
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86
86
88
88
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stifle
mollycoddle
streetwise
adaptation
compose
heir
v
v
adj
n
v
n
stafl
mlikdl
stritwaz
dpten
kmpz
e
Too many rules and regulations can stifle innovation.

He had been mollycoddled as a young boy.
He's very streetwise for an eight-year-old boy.
The BBC adaptation of the book was very good.
Lynn took several deep breaths to compose herself.
John was the sole heir to the vast estate.
Our youngest daughter is a vegetarian.

She has as strict vegan diet.
I came back from holiday feeling rejuvenated.
Have you thought of a new slogan for the campaign?
I deliberately kept the letter short.
His comments unleashed a wave of protest.
Headword
wrinkled
intact
glance
Part of
speech
adj
adj
v
Pronunciation
rkld
ntkt
glans
89
stir
st
89
89
shovel
scrabble
n
v
vl
skrbl
Example Sentence
The woman had an interesting and wrinkled face.
Her reputation survived intact.
The man glanced nervously at his watch.
The crowd began to stir as they waited for the band to
start.
She picked up the shovel and began to dig.
She was scrabbling around, searching for the door.
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tremble
trembl
Greene was on his feet now, his body trembling with rage.
92
time capsule
tam kpsjul
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92
92
represent
hunting
surveillance
v
n
n
reprzent
hnt
svelns
92
collaborate
klbret
92
92
verge
install
n
v
vd
nstl
A time capsule containing personal messages of hope for

the next generation will be buried during the closing
ceremonies.
He hated school and everything it represented.
They usually go hunting duck at the weekends.
They were under close surveillance day and night.
The two nations are collaborating on several satellite
projects.
Jess seemed on the verge of tears.
They've installed the new computer network at last.
92
foreseeable
adj
fsibl
The situation is likely to continue for the foreseeable future.
92
glory
glri
This represents one of the finest artistic glories of France.
92
outset
atset
92
humanity
hjumnti
92
nostalgic
adj
nstldk
92
unprecedented
adj
92
92
92
bury
reflect
soil
v
v
n
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npresdentd,
npresdentd
beri
rflekt
sl
It was clear from the outset that there were going to be

problems.
We want a clean healthy environment for all humanity.
Seeing those old school photographs has made me feel
quite nostalgic.
He took the unprecedented step of stating that the rumours
were false.
Electric cables are buried beneath the streets.
He had time to reflect on his successes and failures.
The soil here is very poor.
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Headword
beggar
Part of
speech
n
Pronunciation
beg
Example Sentence
There are a lot of beggars on the streets.
92
barbed wire
bbd wa
There was a high barbed wire fence all around the prison.
92
92
brick
code of conduct
n
n
brk
kd v kndkt
Protesters attacked the police with stones and bricks.

All professions have a code of conduct.
92
Prozac
przk
She was taking Prozac to help her deal with the situation.
92
Valium
vlim
92
remote control
rmt kntrl
92
chillum
tlm
He didnt want to take Valium any more.

Her husband insisted on have the remote control all the
time.
He put a chillum in the time capsule.
92
arguably
adv
agjubli
Senna was arguably the greatest racing driver of all time.
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92
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pharaoh
iron
lead
basement
n
n
n
n
fer
an
led
besmnt
93
devise
dvaz
93
93
93
93
artifact
seal
stainless steel
weld
n
v
n
v
93
optimistically
adv
atifkt, atfkt
sil
stenls stil
weld
ptmstkli,
ptmstkli
93
stipulate
stpjlet, stpjlet
93
93
93
encase
resin
origami
v
n
n
nkes
rezn, rezn
rgmi
The Egyptian pharaohs believed they were gods.

The driveway had large iron gates at the end of it.
The lead from the church roof was stolen.
She had a billiard table in her basement.
She devised a method for quicker communications between
offices.
The museum has a collection of early Roman artifacts.
The window was sealed shut.
The bought a set of stainless steel cutlery.
The new handle will have to be welded on.
He optimistically applied for the job although he didnt have
the right qualifications.
Laws stipulate the maximum interest rate banks can
charge.
His broken leg was encased in plaster.
The insect was encased in resin.
She made an origami swan for the table decoration.
93
handcuffs
hndkfs
They put handcuffs on the two men and led them away.
94
94
equivalent
preach
n
v
kwvlnt
prit
I had a qualification which is equivalent to a degree.

Alexander has been preaching patience.
Headword
Part of
speech
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
94
melt
melt
It was warmer now, and the snow was beginning to melt.
94
ice cap
as kp
The photo of the melting ice caps sent a powerful message.
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95
95
95
95
fulfil
ambition
vinegar
perfume
evoke
phenomenon
v
n
n
n
v
n
flfl
mbn
vng
pfjum
vk
fnmnn, fnmnn
95
explore
kspl
Visiting Disneyland has fulfilled a boyhood dream.

She had always had an ambition to be a pilot.
There was oil and vinegar on the table for the salad.
She bought an extremely expensive perfume.
His appearance is bound to evoke sympathy.
Homelessness is not a new phenomenon.
Management need to explore ways of improving office
security.
95
privet
prvt, prvt
There was a neat privet hedge between the two houses.
95
95
hedge
trigger
n
v
hed
trg
95
autobiographical
adj
tbagrfkl
95
95
mint
organ
n
n
mnt
gn
95
evocative
adj
vktv
95
95
95
96
96
96
96
96
odour
snuff out
pine
distinctly
flood
vivid
hazy
blur
n
phr v
n
adv
v
adj
adj
n
d
snf at
pan
dstktli
fld
vvd, vvd
hezi
bl
96
milestone
malstn
96
fig
fg
There were tall hedges surrounding the garden.

The assassination triggered off a wave of rioting.
The story seemed to be autobiographical rather than
fictional.
There was a bowl of mints on the table.
She used to play the church organ every Sunday.
The picture was wonderfully evocative of a hot summer's
day.
There were obnoxious odours from the factory.
They snuffed out the candles before going to bed.
They walked through an ancient pine forest.
He distinctly remembered the day his father left.
Memories of my time in Paris flooded back.
I've got vivid memories of that summer.
My memories of the holiday are rather hazy.
The days before the accident were a blur.
The treatment of diabetes reached a significant milestone
in the 1970s.
She used to love to pick the figs from the trees in the
orchard.
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chatty
echo
antelope
ravenous
devour
screech
murmur
innumerable
Part of
speech
adj
v
n
adj
v
v
v
adj
Pronunciation
tti
ek
ntlp, ntlp
rvns
dva
skrit
mm
njumrbl
97
texture
tekst
97
personification
psnfken,
psnfken
Example Sentence
He was in an unusually chatty mood.
The last chapter echoed the start of the novel.
The lions chased the antelopes but didnt catch any.
He was ravenous when he finally got home.
The boys devoured their pancakes.
A van screeched onto the road in front of me.
The girl murmured something polite, and smiled
She's served on innumerable committees.
The designer loves experimenting with different colours and
textures.
He became the personification of the financial excess of the
1980s.
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palace
pls, pls
Thousands of tourists visit Buckingham Palace every year.
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97
orchard
walnut
n
n
td
wlnt
97
sap
sp
97
security
skjrti, skjrti
97
chatter
tt
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97
97
97
98
crunchy
surgery
signpost
lush
beckon
trunk
resist
sprint
pushed for time
time on your
hands
adj
n
n
adj
v
n
v
v
n phrase
krnti
sdri
sanpst
l
bekn
trk
rzst
sprnt
pt f tam
n phrase
tam n j hndz
time to yourself
n phrase
tam f jself
They used to play in the cherry orchard.

There were several walnut trees in the orchard.
By this stage the sap in the vine will have withdrawn into
the roots.
Parenting is about giving your child security and love.
She chattered away happily until she noticed I wasn't
listening.
He had a delicious crunchy salad for lunch.
She worked in a doctor's surgery.
Just follow the signposts to the city centre.
The fields were lush with grass and flowers.
She beckoned to the waitress to bring more wine.
He left his bicycle leaning against a tree trunk.
I just cant resist chocolate.
Bill sprinted up the steps.
He was pushed for time so couldnt stay to help her.
Now the children have left home, she has too much time on
her hands.
She couldn't wait till all the visitors has left so she could
have time to herself
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Headword
Part of
speech
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
98
time to spare
n phrase
tam t spe
June had little time to spare for making her own clothes.
98
focus
fks
98
ignore
98
nappy
98
tantrum
98
98
99
99
99
traipse
short cut
vendor
delegate
facilitator
v
n
n
v
n
99
implement
100
100
universe
glacier
n
n
100
irreversible
adj
100
sequence
100
reverse
100
fundamental
adj
fndmentl
We have to tackle the fundamental cause of the problem
100
dictate
diktet
The media cannot be allowed to dictate to the government.
100
rel
I dont relish the thought of you walking home alone.
kmprhensv skul
Kylie goes to the local comprehensive.
101
relish
comprehensive
school
pivotal
adj
pvtl
101
deliberation
dlbren
prnspl
The talks are pivotal to the success of the country.

After much deliberation, first prize was awarded to Derek
Murray.
Schools try to teach children a set of principles.
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He needs to focus more on his career.

You cant ignore the fact that many criminals never go to
gn
prison.
npi
Excuse me while I change the baby's nappy.
She throws a tantrum when she cant have the toy she
tntrm
wants.
treps
I've been traipsing around the shops all morning.
t kt
Carlos decided to take a short cut home.
vend
He bought a copy from the newspaper vendor.
deleget, delget
Minor tasks should be delegated to your assistants.
fsltet, fslitet
We chose a facilitator to lead the discussion.
We have decided to implement the committee's
mplment, mplment
recommendations in full.
junvs, junvs
The new programme studies the universe.
glsi, glesi
We enjoyed our trip across the glacier.
Fossil fuels have caused irreversible damage to the
rvsbl, rvsbl
environment.
sikwns
The questions should be asked in a logical order.
US video recorders cannot play European tapes, and the
rvs
same applies in reverse.
Headword
Part of
speech
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
104
statue
sttu
Churchill's statue stands outside the parliament building.
104
unconventional
adj
ncnvennl
She had very unconventional political views
104
thought-provoking adj
t prvk
The wrote a very thought-provoking article.
104
moving
adj
muv
104
bleak
adj
blik
104
104
104
impressive
compelling
charming
adj
adj
adj
mpresv
kmpel
tm
Bayman's book about illness is deeply moving.

The company still hopes to find a buyer, but the future
looks bleak.
The figures certainly look impressive.
Lucy had no compelling reason to go into town.
Harry can be very charming.
104
well-received
adj
wel rsivd
The news was well-received by all the people in the room.
104
poignant
adj
pnjnt
The statue is a poignant reminder of our nation's great

sacrifices.
104
overrated
adj
vretd, vretd The new film was vastly overrated.
104
104
104
offbeat
stylish
heart-breaking
adj
adj
adj
fbit
stal
htbrek
104
subtle
adj
stl
104
plinth
pln
104
104
104
104
104
104
depict
empire
engender
sculptor
orchestrate
performance art
v
n
v
n
v
n
dpkt
empa
ndend
sklpt
kstret, kstret
pfmns t
104
preoccupation
prikjpen
104
stand up for
phr v
stnd p f
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She's a little offbeat, but she's a wonderful actress.

They went to a stylish restaurant in the West End.
Her story was heart-breaking.
The pictures are similar, but there are subtle differences
between them.
Members of the public stood on the plinth for an hour at a
time.
The god is depicted as a bird with a human head.
The Barbarians finally overthrew the Roman Empire.
The changes in society were engendered by the war.
Henry Moore is a famous sculptor.
The riots were orchestrated by anti-government forces.
He's very interested in performance art.
The management's preoccupation with costs and profits
resulted in a drop in quality and customer service.
It's time we stood up for our rights.
Headword
Part of
speech
Pronunciation
104
literally
adv
ltrli
104
enact
nkt
104
onlooker
nlk
104
occupy
kjpa, kpa
Example Sentence
The name of the cheese is Dolcelatte, literally meaning
'sweet milk'.
The drama was enacted on a darkened stage.
A crowd of onlookers had gathered at the scene of the
accident.
Family photos occupied almost the entire wall.
104
portrait
ptrt, ptrt
The film is an excellent portrait of working life in America.
104
random
rndm
The gang picked their victims at random.
104
blacksmith
blksmi
The blacksmith was a lady by the name of Rachael Levitt.
104
104
104
overrun
wildly
bee
v
adv
n
vrn
waldli
bi
104
mark
mk
104
104
104
104
105
serene
fountain
isolated
bubble
courage
adj
n
adj
n
n
srin, srin
fantn, fantn
asletd, asletd
bbl
krd
The final speaker overran by at least half and hour.

The band is wildly popular in Cuba.
Mr Jacobs keeps bees in his garden and sells the honey.
Carter's 90th birthday will be marked with a large party at
the Savoy.
The child's face was serene and beautiful.
They met by the fountain in the park.
Young mothers often feel isolated.
When water boils, bubbles rise to the surface.
Sue showed great courage throughout her illness.
104
hypothetical
adj
hapetkl
Brennan brought up a hypothetical case to make his point.
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106
106
106
106
106
106
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relocate
motto
traditional
offend
organic
come up with
go on
carry out
set up
pick up
go back
v
n
adj
v
adj
phr
phr
phr
phr
phr
phr
rilket
mt
trdnn
fend
gnk
km p w
g n
kri at
set p
pk p
g bk
A lot of firms are relocating to the North of England.

"Be prepared" is the motto of the Boy Scouts.
I went to a very traditional school
His remarks deeply offended many Scottish people.
The shop sells organic food.
We've been asked to come up with some new ideas.
He went on working until he was 91
We need to carry out more research.
They want to set up their own import-export business.
He picked up the letter and read it.
I think we ought to go back now.
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v
v
v
v
v
Headword
point out
get on
fall out
get over
eat up
get away with
Part of
speech
phr v
phr v
phr v
phr v
phr v
phr v
Pronunciation
pnt at
get n
fl at
get v
It p
get we w
106
get round to
phr v
get rand t
106
106
106
go along with
go in for
come down to
phr v
phr v
phr v
gu l w
g n f
km dan t
106
put down to
phr v
pt dan t
106
106
106
put up with
stand up to
catch up with
phr v
phr v
phr v
pt p w
stnd p t
cat p w
106
catch on to
phr v
cat n t
107
107
107
chef
close-up
angle
n
n
n
ef
kls p
ngl
107
slum
slm
107
novel
adj
nvl
107
toy with
phr v
t w
107
hit on
phr v
ht n
108
keep track
n phrase
kip trk
108
annually
adv
njuli
108
cultivate
kltvet, kltvet
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106
106
106
106
106
Example Sentence
He was always very keen to point out my mistakes.
I've always got on well with Henry.
Carrie's always falling out with people.
She never got over the death of her son.
Come on, eat up, there's a good girl.
No one insults my family and gets away with it.
I keep meaning to put a lock on it, but I never get round to
it.
I would be happy to go along with the idea.
I never really went in for sports.
It all comes down to money in the end.
I was having difficulty reading, which I put down to poor
light.
She put up with his violent temper.
He'll respect you more if you stand up to him.
I'll catch up with you next week.
It was a long time before the police caught on to what he
was doing.
He's the head chef at the Savoy Hotel
Much of the movie is shot in close-up.
We're approaching the issue from a different angle.
They walked through the slums and were shocked by the
conditions in which the people lived.
What a novel idea!
I've been toying with the idea of going to Japan to visit
them.
Then we hit on the idea of asking viewers to donate money
over the Net.
It's difficult to keep track of all the new discoveries in
genetics.
The jazz festival is held annually in July.
Try to cultivate a more relaxed and positive approach to
life.
Headword
Part of
speech
Pronunciation
108
rigorous
adj
rgrs
108
sphere
sf
108
sabbatical
sbtkl
108
adopt
dpt
108
108
readily
genius
adv
n
redli, redli
dzinis
109
scope
skp
109
peculiar
adj
109
animated
adj
109
109
109
109
duo
eccentric
location
humorous
n
adj
n
adj
pkjuli
nmetd,
nmetd
dju
ksentrk, eksentrk
lken
hjumrs
109
segment
segmnt
There were some stunning action segments in the movie.
109
109
exhibition
ingenuity
n
n
eksbn, eksbn
ndnuti
109
iconic
adj
aknk
109
blade
bled
109
patent
petnt
109
specification
spesfken,
spesfken
The museum is staging an exhibition of Picasso's work.

We were surprised by his ingenuity.
What are the most iconic inventions of the twentieth
century?
The blade of the knife flashed in the moonlight.
He applied for a patent for a new method of removing
paint.
The airport building had been constructed to FAA
specifications.
156
faintest
adj
fentst
I dont have the faintest idea what you're talking about.
110
110
110
rave
crave
rant
v
v
v
rev
krev
rnt
Now I understand why travellers rave about Lapland.

He is an insecure child who craves attention.
She was ranting about the unfairness of it all.
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Example Sentence
It should be robust enough to stand up to the most
rigorous testing from the appraisal panel.
Women have often been excluded from positions of power
in the public sphere.
Dr Watson's away on sabbatical.
The courts were asked to adopt a more flexible approach to
young offenders.
Jack readily agreed to help.
The film reveals Fellini's genius.
Let us extend the scope of the study to examine more
factors.
There was a peculiar smell in the kitchen.
They enjoyed the animated Disney film.
We went to see the comedy duo Reeves and Mortimer.
His eccentric behaviour lost him his job.
Most of the movie was shot on location in Africa.
The film had some mildly humorous moments.
Headword
awesome
horrendous
slide
Part of
speech
adj
adj
n
Pronunciation
sm
hrends, hrends
slad
112
sledge
sled
112
contemporary
adj
112
philosophy
kntemprri,
kntempri
flsfi, flsfi
112
fairground
fegrand
112
far-out
adj
frat
112
fixture
fkst
113
landmark
lndmk
112
112
112
downtown
bazaar
rug
adv
n
n
dantan
bz
rg
Emma studies philosophy at university.

The fairground goldfish has been the starting point for
many hobbyists.
Tim's designs were just far-out.
Gerrard soon became a permanent fixture in the Liverpool
team.
One of Belfast's most famous landmarks, the Grosvenor
Hall, has been demolished.
She works for a law firm in downtown Miami.
You must visit the bazaar - it's fascinating.
The floor was covered by two beautiful patterned rugs.
112
sensual
adj
senul
There is something sensual about eating really good food.
112
112
112
112
overwhelming
archway
engrave
ornate
adj
n
v
adj
vwelm
twe
ngrev
net
She felt an overwhelming desire to hit him.

He was standing in the archway outside the pub.
Their names are engraved on a stone tablet.
On the wall was an ornate gold mirror.
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souvenir
suvn, suvn
I bought a model of the Eiffel Tower as a souvenir of Paris.
114
114
elite
feud
n
n
elit, lit
fjud
He was a member of the ruling elite.

There has been a bitter feud over territory for years.
114
kinaesthetic
adj
knisetk,
There are many kinaesthetic learners.
knsetk, knsetk
n
adj
hrazn
epk
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horizon
116
epic
Example Sentence
Their last concert was really awesome.
She suffered horrendous injuries.
The children love playing on the slide.
When it snows we get the sledges out and take them to the
top of the hill.
There is an exhibition of contemporary Japanese prints.
The course will broaden my horizons.

The film is an epic tale of mutiny on the high seas.
Headword
Part of
speech
Pronunciation
116
obsession
bsen
116
privation
praven
116
mobster
mbst
116
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depression
highlight
gripping
n
v
adj
dpren
halat
grp
116
account
kant
116
zone
zn
116
costume drama
kstjm drm
Example Sentence
The current obsession with exam results is actually
harming children's education.
The President realised that there would be sacrifices and
certain privations.
Secret negotiations are under way with jailed mobsters to
bring him down.
Many women suffer from post-natal depression.
Your CV should highlight your skills and achievements.
I've just read a gripping thriller.
He was too shocked to give an account of what had
happened.
San Francisco and Tokyo are both located in earthquake
zones.
She loves costume dramas such as Price and Prejudice.
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mutual
adj
mjutul
Mutual respect is necessary for any partnership to work.
116
116
godfather
pillion
n
n
gdf
pljn
Charley is my daughter's godfather.

Tom had never ridden pillion before.
116
astride
adv
strad
Here's a photograph of my mother sitting astride a horse.
116
tender
adj
tend
116
116
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117
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up to speed
depths
master
core
latent
continent
n phrase
n
v
adj
adj
n
p t spid
deps
mst
k
letnt
kntnnt, kntnnt
117
bug
bg
117
remote
adj
rmt
117
rehydrated
adj
rhaidretd
117
desolate
adj
deslt
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Nicholas was sent to boarding school at the tender age of

seven.
John will bring you up to speed.
She was in the depths of despair.
I never quite mastered the art of walking in high heels.
He couldnt even master the core skill.
The virus remains latent in the body for many years.
They travelled across the continent of Africa.
It just bugs me that I have to work so many extra hours for
no extra money.
He lived in a remote border town.
They lived on rehydrated packet foods during the
expedition.
They rode through some truly desolate landscapes.
Headword
Part of
speech
Pronunciation
117
nomad
nmd
117
117
bedbug
scary
n
adj
bedbg
skeri
Example Sentence
My first task was to acquire some reliable information
about the nomads.
They were delighted to find a bedbug-free room.
The boss is both scary and funny.
117
weapon
wepn
They all had sticks which they planned to use as weapons.
117
fume
fjum
117
constraint
knstrent
117
whale
wel
117
memorable
adj
memrbl
She sat in the car, silently fuming about what he'd said.
Constraints on spending have forced the company to
rethink its plans.
You can go whale watching off the coast.
We want to make this a truly memorable day for the
children.
118
feat
fit
They climbed the mountain in 28 days, a remarkable feat.
118
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endurance
fix up
exhilarated
n
phr v
adj
ndjrns
fks p
gzlretd
118
emphasise
emfsaz
119
119
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score
big deal
mow
lawn
n
n
v
n
sk
bg dil
m
ln
She was pushed beyond her powers of endurance.

They fixed up their bikes and started the long journey.
Dan felt strangely exhilarated by the day's events.
The report emphasises the importance of improving safety
standards.
He has scored 12 goals so far this season.
It's no big deal. Everybody forgets things sometimes.
It's time to mow the lawn again.
I spent all morning mowing the lawn.
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hat trick
ht trk
Saunders scored a hat trick in the final game of the series.
119
portray
ptre
The President likes to portray himself as a friend of working

people.
119
contamination
119
119
119
premiere
publicity
significantly
n
n
adv
119
marginally
adv
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kntmnen,
kntmnen
premie
pblsti, pblsti
sgnfkntli
mdnl-I, mdnli
The contamination of the water supply is a disaster.

Rossini's work had its premiere at the Paris Opera.
It's important to gain good publicity for the school.
Delia's work has been significantly better this year.
The new system is only marginally more efficient than the
old one.
Headword
Part of
speech
Pronunciation
119
decidedly
adv
dsaddli, dsaddli
120
120
adulthood
memoir
n
n
dlthd, dlthd
memw
120
cement
sment
120
scrap
skrp
120
ascension
senn
120
120
clamour
geriatric
n
adj
klm
deritrk
120
beacon
bikn
120
120
120
120
squint
adolescent
angst
hanker after
v
n
n
phr v
skwnt
dlesnt
ngst
hnk ft
120
apprenticeship
prentsp, prentsp He's serving an apprenticeship as a printer.
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esteem
renowned
aspiration
limelight
hog
n
adj
n
n
v
stim
rnand
spren
lamlat
hg
120
stroke of luck
n phrase
strk v lk
120
121
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pay off
upcoming
blessing
curse
posterity
phr v
adj
n
n
n
pe f
pkm
bles
ks
psterti, psterti
121
void
vd
121
harmless
adj
hmls
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Example Sentence
Cole's style is decidedly more formal than the previous
manager's.
I believed it until adulthood.
Lady Thatcher had just published her memoirs.
They want to cement a good working relationship between
the government and trade unions.
He wrote his address on a scrap of paper.
His ascension to the ranks of senior management was a
surprise.
He shouted over the rising clamour of voices.
He's a geriatric rock star.
The education program offers a beacon of hope to these
children.
Anna squinted in the sudden bright sunlight.
He was only an adolescent when he did that.
His love letters were full of angst.
She hankered after a life in the country.
The critics held him in high esteem as an actor.

He's a renowned public speaker.
They had a lot of hopes and aspirations for the future.
Tad loves being in the limelight.
He's been hogging the limelight.
In a stroke of luck, a suitable organ donor became
available.
All his hard work finally paid off.
They arent interested in the upcoming elections.
The dishwasher has been a real blessing!
Noise is one of the curses of modern-day life.
This priceless work of art must be kept for posterity.
The amusement park will fill a void in this town, which has
little entertainment for children.
It was just a bit of harmless fun.
Headword
Part of
speech
121
insight
121
121
gossip
deserve
n
v
121
democratise
121
121
idolise
mediocrity
v
n
Example Sentence
The article gives us a real insight into the causes of the
nsat
present economic crisis.
gsp, gsp
Here's an interesting piece of gossip about Mrs Smith.
dzv
We didnt deserve to win.
Efforts are being made to democratis+E1392e school
dmkrtaz
management structures.
adl-az
They had one child, a girl whom they idolized.
midikrti, midikrti Mediocrity is something I cant stand.
121
poll
pul
Polls indicate that education is the top issue with voters.
121
favour
fev
122
tactful
adj
tktfl
122
defer
df
122
bluff
blf
122
concession
knse
122
delicate
adj
delkt, delkt
123
123
sponsor
query
v
n
spns
kwri
124
contestant
ktestnt
124
paces
pess
124
124
124
125
prestigious
swamp
wilderness
palate
adj
n
n
n
prestds
swmp
wldns, wldns
plt, plt
Senior ministers spoke in favour of the proposal.

There was no tactful way of phrasing what he wanted to
say.
Further discussion on the proposal will be deferred until
April.
I hope we'll be able to bluff our way past the guard.
He was ready to make concessions on many of the issues
raised.
There's something I have to speak to you about - it's a
delicate matter.
His colleague sponsored the idea.
Staff are always available to answer your queries.
Contestants for the game show go through a tough
selection process.
The contestants were put through their paces in different
environments.
He won a prestigious literary award.
They visited the vast swamps of the Okavango Delta.
The travelled through the Alaskan wilderness.
It tasted very strange, at least to my untrained palate.
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foodie
fudi
The clubhouse is packed with avid sports fans and foodies.
125
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trifle
pistachio
n
n
trafl
psti, psti
We particularly enjoyed the trifle she made.

I really love pistachio ice cream.
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Pronunciation
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148
Headword
considerate
Part of
speech
adj
Pronunciation
knsdrt, knsdrt
148
circumspect
adj
skmspekt
148
conservative
adj
knsvtv
148
temperamental
adj
tempr'mentl
148
148
148
148
148
impetuous
easygoing
gregarious
selfish
liberal
adj
adj
adj
adj
adj
148
introverted
adj
mpetus
zig
reris
self
lbrl
ntrv:td,
'ntr:v:td
148
rotten apple
rtn pl
148
loose cannon
lus knn
148
148
148
148
couch potato
wet blanket
big cheese
tough cookie
n
n
n
n
149
flash of inspiration n phrase
149
149
149
bright
construct
theory
adj
v
n
kat ptet
wet blkt, blkt
b tiz
tf kki
fl v nspren,
nspren
brat
knstrkt
ri
149
evidence
evdns, evdns
149
outdated
adj
atdetd, atdetd
149
foundation
fanden
149
149
149
merge
make a killing
investment
v
n phrase
n
md
mek kl
nvestmnt
Example Sentence
He was always kind and+E116 considerate.
The governor was usually circumspect when dealing with
the media.
He has a very conservative attitude to education.
Preston is particularly good at handling temperamental
people.
He was high-spirited and impetuous.
Her easy-going nature made her popular.
He's a very gregarious person.
How can you be so selfish?
I had quite liberal parents.
Jenny is quite introverted and doesnt enjoy parties.
Oliver was the rotten apple - people started arguing when
he arrived.
Dont send John to the meeting because he's a bit of a
loose cannon.
He's a couch potato.
Dont ask Sarah, she's such a wet blanket.
He's the big cheese in this business.
Ask Alice to help, she's a tough cookie.
As he was thinking about the problem, he suddenly had a
flash of inspiration.
He was an exceptionally bright child.
Boyce has constructed a new theory of management.
Darwin's theory of evolution.
At presen+E229t we have no evidence of life on other
planets.
His writing style is now boring and outdated.
All theories should be built on a foundation of factual
knowledge.
The company plans to merge its subsidiaries in the US.
He made a killing on the stock exchange.
We plan to buy some property as an investment.
Headword
Part of
speech
Pronunciation
149
launch
lnt
149
aggressive
adj
gresv
Example Sentence
The organisation has launched a campaign to raise
150,000.
A successful businessman has to be aggressive.
149
campaign
kmpen
They have launched an expensive advertising campaign.
149
promote
premt
149
target
tagt, tagt
149
opinionated
adj
149
idealistic
adj
pnjnetd,
pnjnetd
adlstk
She's in London to promote her new book.

The programme is targeted at improving the health of
women of all ages.
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entitle
ntatl
149
149
arrogant
instance
adj
n
150
overpopulated
adj
150
150
150
150
metropolis
quaint
scenic
awe-inspiring
n
adj
adj
adj
rgnt
nstns
vppjltd,
vppltd
mtrpls
kwent
sink
nspar
150
sprawling
adj
sprl
150
151
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ramshackle
probation
rampage
adj
n
n
rmkl
prben
rmped
The city has become a huge, bustling metropolis.

We stayed in a quaint little village.
This is a region of scenic beauty.
The pyramids at dawn were an awe-inspiring sight.
Mexico is a sprawling city of more than 20 million
inhabitants.
They lived in a ramshackle old cottage.
He pleaded guilty and was placed on probation.
Rioters went on the rampage through the town,
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vandalism
vndl-zm
He often got into fights and committed acts of vandalism.
151
speed
spid
151
custody
kstdi
151
151
151
assault
hardened
threat
n
adj
n
slt
hadnd
ret
I got caught speeding on the A40 yesterday.

A man is being held in custody in connection with the
robbery.
He was jailed for assault.
The men were hardened criminals.
Your threats dont scare me.
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I found him very arrogant and opinionated.

Many people had idealistic value in the 1960s.
Full-time employees are entitled to receive health
insurance.
He had a very arrogant attitude.
He made a mistake in this instance.
Most of our cities are overpopulated
Headword
Part of
speech
Pronunciation
151
protester
prtest
151
disperse
dsps
151
white-collar
adj
watkl
151
151
illiteracy
poverty
n
n
ltrsi
pvti
Example Sentence
Thousands of protesters took to the streets to show their
anger at the government.
Police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
The economic recession has put many white-collar workers
in danger of losing their jobs.
Illiteracy is a big problem in the country.
Millions of elderly people live in poverty.
151
gender
dend
Discrimination on grounds of race or gender is forbidden.
151
151
inequality
censorship
n
n
nkwlti
sensp
151
ageism
edzm
151
152
antisocial
classified
adj
adj
ntsl
klsfad, klsfad
152
covert
adj
kvt, kvt
152
152
152
152
152
152
152
furtive
hush-hush
blurt out
talk over
look up
exhausted
soldier on
adj
adj
phr
phr
phr
adj
phr
ftv
h-h
blt at
tk v
lk p
gzstd, gzstd
sld n
152
kill off
phr v
kl f
152
slip back
phr v
slp bk
152
lounge around
phr v
land rand
There are inequalities between men and women.

During wars, newspapers often suffer from censorship.
The fact that he didnt get the job may be down to ageism
on the part of the company.
Smoking is an antisocial habit.
This is classified information.
A covert investigation was conducted to catch the drugsmugglers.
There was something furtive about his actions.
Everything was very hush-hush.
Peter blurted the news out before we could stop him
You should talk over your worries with your doctor.
Now summer's here things are looking up!
You look absolutely exhausted.
We'll just have to soldier on without him.
These figures kill off any hope that the economy is poised
for recovery.
She was well-behaved for a while, but now she's slipped
back to her old ways.
James does nothing but lounge around the apartment.
153
outcome
atkm
It was impossible to predict the outcome of the election.
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off course
prepositional
phrase
f ks
The ship was blown off course.
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v
v
v
v
Part of
speech
prepositional
phrase
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Headword
153
off the pace
153
off balance
adj
f blns
153
scheduled
edjuld
153
above suspicion
adj
prepositional
phrase
The sudden movement of the ship knocked them both off

balance.
Prices include scheduled flights from Heathrow.
bv sspn
The President is surely above suspicion.
153
above board
adj
bv bd
His plans for opening a coffee shop are completely above

board.
153
above all
bv l
Max is hard-working, cheerful, and above all honest.
v mun
I was over the moon when I won the championship.
v tp
He was a bit over-the-top last night.
nd we
You look a bit under the weather.
nd i mpren
I'm sorry, I was under the impression that you were the
manager.
nd
The evidence was given under oath.
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153
153
153
153
prepositional
phrase
prepositional
over the moon
phrase
over the top
adj
prepositional
under the weather
phrase
under the
prepositional
impression
phrase
prepositional
under oath
phrase
Pronunciation
Example Sentence
f pes
I was off the pace and decided to retire from the race.
154
exorbitant
adj
gzbtnt, gzbtnt He paid an exorbitant price for his house.
154
154
154
154
senility
fabricate
personable
identical
n
v
adj
adj
snlti, snlti
fbrket
psnbl
adentkl
154
sarcasm
sakzm
154
154
troublesome
classy
adj
adj
trblsm
klasi
His senility is becoming more of a problem.

The police were accused of fabricating evidence.
She is a very personable young woman.
The sisters were identical in appearance and character.
Good of you to arrive on time,' George said, with heavy
sarcasm.
Her three-year-old son was quite troublesome.
There were some classy restaurants in the capital city.
154
expertise
eksptiz
What he's bringing to the company is financial expertise.
154
remission
rmn
The cancer has gone into remission.
Headword
Part of
speech
Pronunciation
154
sympathy
smpi
154
154
154
154
impose
frivolous
envy
chauvinist
v
adj
n
n
mpz
frvls
envi
vnst, vinst
Example Sentence
I have a lot of sympathy for her; she had to bring up the
children on her own.
The court can impose a fine.
The court discourages frivolous law suits.
He watched the other with envy.
He's a bit of a make chauvinist.
154
while away
phr v
wal we
The evenings were whiled away in endless games of cards.
154
chill out
phr v
tl at
154
connotation
knten
155
spring to mind
v phrase
spr t mand
lps
I spent the afternoon chilling out in front of the TV.

The word 'professional' has connotations of skill and
excellence.
Two questions spring to mind.
He had a complete memory lapse and couldn't remember
my name.
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155
lapse
155
etch on your
memory
v phrase
et n j memri
156
go back on
phr v
g bk n
156
get up to
phr v
get p t
Delors claimed that the President had gone back on his

word.
What did you get up to at the weekend?
156
cut down on
phr v
ky dan n
By getting the design right, you can cut down on accidents.
156
quit
kwt
156
look in on
phr v
lk n n
156
watch out for
phr v
wt at f
156
keep up with
phr v
kip p w
156
superpower
suppa
156
go through with
phr v
g ru w
156
downsize
dansaz
The island remained etched on my memory.
The majority of smokers say they would like to quit the

habit.
I promised to look in on Dad and see if he's feeling any
better.
What problems should I watch out for when buying an old
house?
Jack's having trouble keeping up with the rest of the class.
During the Cuban Missile Crisis there was a real danger of
conflict between the two world superpowers.
He bravely went through with the wedding ceremony even
though he was in a lot of pain.
The airline has downsized its workforce by 30%.
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156
Headword
go down with
Part of
speech
phr v
Pronunciation
g dan w
156
do away with
phr v
du we w
156
look down on
phr v
lk dan n
157
impure
adj
mpj
157
unadulterated
adj
157
157
157
157
157
genuine
shun
ostracise
estimate
squabble
adj
v
v
v
v
ndltretd,
ndltretd
denjun, denjun
n
strsaz
estmt, estmt
skwbl
157
admit
dmt
157
157
157
157
157
157
157
157
dispute
meander
crawl
lightweight
cumbersome
awkward
considerable
minimal
v
v
v
adj
adj
adj
adj
adj
dspjut
mind
krl
latwet
kmbsm
kkwd
knsdrbl
mnml, mnml
We need laws that will protect genuine refugees.

She was a shy woman who shunned publicity.
He was ostracised by the other students.
The tree is estimated to be at least 700 years old.
They're always squabbling over money.
You may not like her, but you have to admit that she's
good at her job.
The main facts of the book have never been disputed.
We meandered through the ancient streets.
The baby crawled across the floor.
He wore a lightweight jacket.
It was a very large cumbersome machine.
It'll be awkward getting cars in and out.
We've saved a considerable amount of money.
The storm caused only minimal damage.
157
substantial
adj
sbstnl
We have the support of a substantial number of parents.
157
sincere
adj
sns
Please accept my sincere apologies.
157
dishonest
adj
dsnst, dsnst
People on welfare are wrongly seen as lazy or dishonest.
157
157
164
164
straightforward
unambiguous
intrigued
burgle
adj
adj
adj
v
stretfwd
nmbgjus
n'trid
bl
Installing the program is relatively straightforward.

Such communications should be clear and unambiguous.
He was intrigued by her reaction.
Weve been burgled three times.
Example Sentence
Half the team had gone down with flu.
People thought that the use of robots would do away with
boring low-paid factory jobs.
Mr Garcia looks down on anyone who hasnt had a college
education.
Unfortunately it was an impure crystal and therefore not
worth very much.
These recipes are intended to be unadulterated bliss.
Headword
Part of
speech
164
illuminate
165
165
165
165
165
tackle
associate
apathetic
surreal
designate
v
v
adj
adj
v
Pronunciation
lumnet, lumnet,
ljumnet
tkl
siet, ssiet
petk
srl
dezgnet
165
candid
adj
kndd, kndd
166
166
166
166
166
impaired
fiercely
mission
limitation
scar
adj
adv
n
n
n
166
narrow-minded
adj
mped
fsli
mn
lmten, lmten
ska
nr-mandd,
mandd
166
disability
dsblti, dsblti
Public places are becoming more accessible to people with

disabilities.
166
agenda
dend
They have an agenda - they arent here to tell the truth.
166
mouthpiece
mapis
166
166
nonsense
spout
n
v
nnsns
spat
166
issue
166
dispassionate
adj
dspnt
The newspaper was the mouthpiece of the National

Democratic Party.
What you said was complete nonsense.
My father was spouting his usual nonsense.
The key issue is whether workers should be given a pay
rise.
He had a dispassionate view of the situation.
166
spectrum
spektrm
The bill drew support from across the political spectrum.
166
166
167
167
partisan
slant
weird
hang out
adj
n
adj
phr v
patzn
slant
wd
h at
British newspapers are highly partisan.

The article had an anti-union slant.
A really weird thing happened last night.
I dont know who she hangs out with.
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Example Sentence
The report illuminated the difficult issues at the heart of
science policy.
There is more than one way to tackle the problem.
I dont associate him with energetic sports.
She felt too apathetic even to move.
The house was a surreal mixture of luxury and decay.
The lake was recently designated a conservation area.
She was quite candid about the difficulties the government
is having.
She's got impaired vision.
The government's policies were fiercely attacked.
Her mission was to help as many people as possible.
It's a good little car but it has its limitations.
He had a long, curved scar on his right cheek.
His attitude is narrow-minded and insensitive.
Headword
Part of
speech
Pronunciation
167
hard sell
had sel
167
conservatory
knsvtri
167
chit-chat
tt-tt
167
strategy
strtdi, strtdi
167
167
innovative
resource
adj
n
nvtv
rzs, - rss
167
bonus
bns
167
169
169
demerit
furious
slap
n
adj
v
dimert, dimert
fjris
slp
169
romance
rmns, rmns
169
consequence
169
169
ultimately
frown upon
adv
phr v
169
confidential
adj
169
169
169
169
169
expose
informant
disclose
spy
rival
v
n
v
n
n
knskwns,
knskwns
ltmtli, ltmtli
fran pn
knfdenl,
knfdenl
kspz
nfmnt
dsklaz
spa
ravl
169
wrongdoing
rdu, rdu
169
take account of
n phrase
tek kant
169
169
169
medium
whistleblower
likelihood
n
n
n
midim
wslbl
laklihd
Page
Example Sentence
The salesman used the hard sell technique, but it didnt
work on me.
We've decided to have a conservatory at the back of the
house.
I dont enjoy social chit-chat.
The government have announced their new long-term
economic strategy.
He has an innovative approach to language teaching.
Only limited resources are available to the police.
He promised to take me to the match, with the added
bonus of an afternoon off school.
This argument has merits and demerits.
Residents in the area are furious at the decision.
Sarah slapped Aaron across the face.
Hemingway's romance with his nurse inspired him to write
'A Farewell to Arms'.
He broke the law and will have to face the consequences.
Ultimately, the decision rests with the child's parents.
Even though divorce is legal, it is still frowned upon.
Doctors are required to keep patient's records completely
confidential.
The film exposes the utter horror of war.
One of the witnesses was a paid informant for the FBI.
He refused to disclose the identity of the politician.
She worked as a spy for the American government.
The rival company launched a similar product.
An investigation cleared Sharif and his relatives of
wrongdoing.
The figures do not take account of changes in the rate of
inflation.
Advertising is a powerful medium.
They accused him of being a whistleblower.
There was very little likelihood of her getting the job.
Headword
cedar
kindergarten
smelly
talcum powder
ketchup
sniff
sneaky
chorister
extinguish
portion
assign
Part of
speech
n
n
adj
n
n
v
adj
n
v
n
v
172
procrastinate
173
173
173
173
173
173
frost
crystal
driftwood
ecological
retro
mundane
173
Page
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
172
Example Sentence
There was a beautiful smell from the cedar trees.
My daughter goes to kindergarten now.
He has extremely smelly feet.
She bought some talcum powder as a gift for her aunt.
There was a bottle of tomato ketchup on the table.
Stop sniffing and blow your nose.
He went outside for a sneaky cigarette.
He is a chorister at the cathedral.
Please extinguish all cigarettes.
Do you have any children's portions?
A code was assigned to each batch of work.
n
n
n
adj
adj
adj
Pronunciation
sid
kndgtn
smeli
tlkm pd
ketp
snf
sniki
krst
kstigw
pn
san
prkrstnet,
prkrstnet
frst
krstl
drftwd
kljdkl
retr
mnden
twist
twst
There was an unexpected twist at the end of the novel.
173
174
174
aesthetically
sumptuous
sardine
adv
adj
n
isetkli, esetkli
smptus
sadin
It was an aesthetically pleasing building.

There was a sumptuous feast at the palace.
He had sardines on toast for supper.
174
whip up
phr v
wp p
Mother was in the kitchen whipping up a batch of cakes.
174
174
174
174
174
174
dip
turtle
appalling
appetiser
invisible
squeeze in
n
n
adj
n
adj
phr v
dp
ttl
pl
ptaz, ptaz
nvzbl, nvzbl
skwiz n
174
prose
prz
Are you coming for a dip?

He kept turtles in the aquarium.
He was kept in appalling conditions in prison.
They handed round appetisers before the main meal.
The plane is meant to be invisible to radar.
I can squeeze you in at four o'clock.
Poets seem to write more easily about love than prose
writers.
People often procrastinate when it comes to paperwork.

There was a heavy frost last night.
There were ice crystals all over the car.
The artist made horses out of driftwood.
The oil spill was an ecological disaster.
Everything is retro 1970's fashion at the moment.
Initially, the work was pretty mundane.
Headword
nominate
autograph
conjunctivitis
ophthalmologist
Part of
speech
v
n
n
n
Pronunciation
nmnet, nmnet
tgrf
kndnktvats
plmldst
175
conditional
adj
kndnl
175
endgame
endgem
Page
174
174
174
174
Example Sentence
I nominate John to represent us at the meeting.
Can I have your autograph?
She often suffered from conjunctivitis.
His agreement to buy our house was conditional on our
leaving all the furniture in it.
The endgame looks a long way off.

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