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Advanced wordlist Unit Page ENGLISH PoS Definition number number 1 12 a rapid rise phrase a fast increase 1 12 a steady shift phrase a continuing change 1 158 acquire a phrase to learn a language language 1 158 acquisition noun
the process of learning or getting something 1 158 attain a level / phrase
to reach a particular standard degree of 1 12 competence barely phrase almost impossible to notice perceptible 1 12 be on the way phrase
to start to disappear or no longer exist out 1
9 brush up (one’s verb
to improve your skills in a language French / German, etc) 1 158 capability noun
the ability or power to do something 1 158 competence noun
the ability to do something well 1 158 dedication noun
being willing to give a lot of time and energy
to something because you believe it is very important 1 158 discipline noun
the ability to control yourself and make yourself do things 1 158 distraction noun
something that makes you stop giving your attention to something else 1 12 entirely phrase not noticed at all unnoticed 1 10 exposure noun
when someone experiences something or is
affected by it because they are in a particular situation or place 1
158 get accustomed phrase
to experience something often enough for it to sth to seem normal to you 1
158 get to grips with phrase
to understand and deal with a problem or sth situation 1 12 gradually give phrase
to slowly be replaced by something way to sth 1 9 grasp verb to understand something 1 12 grow phrase to increase by a large amount substantially 1 158 have an ear for phrase
to be good at hearing, repeating, or sth
understanding a particular type of sound 1 158 hold a phrase to have a conversation conversation 1 12 hugely phrase very important significant 1
158 immerse oneself phrase
to become completely involved in something in sth 1 158 insight noun
the ability to understand what something is
really like, or an example of this 1 158 interaction noun
the activity of talking and doing things with
other people, or the way you do this 1 158 interference noun
when something affects what you are trying to achieve 1 158 keep at it phrase
to continue working hard at something difficult 1 12 lasting adj
continuing to exist for a long time 1 158 limitation noun
when something is controlled so that it is
less than a particular amount or number 1 158 literacy noun the ability to read and write 1 158 mentality noun
a person's opinions or way of thinking 1 10 motivation noun
the need or reason for doing something 1 10 necessity noun something that you need 1 12 on the increase phrase
If something is on the increase, it is happening more often. 1 12 ongoing adj still happening 1 9 pick up (a new verb
to learn a new language by practising it and language, not by being taught phrases, etc) 1 158 prestige noun
when people feel respect and admiration for
you, often because you are successful 1 158 put sth into phrase
to start to do something you have learned practice how to do 1 10 reluctance noun
when someone does not want to do something 1 9 rusty adj
If a skill you had is rusty, it is not now good because you have forgotten it. 1 158 struggle (with verb to find something difficult sth) 1 12 subtle adj not obvious or easy to notice 1 12 take hold phrase to start to be frequent 2
22 bombard sb with verb
to give someone too much information, ask sth them too many questions, etc 2
22 bring out sth (in verb
to make a particular quality noticeable sb) 2
22 come across (to verb
to seem to be a particular kind of person sb) 2 159 crawl verb
to move on your hands and knees 2 159 creep verb
to move very quietly and carefully 2 22 cut oneself off verb
to keep yourself away from other people 2 159 drift verb
to be moved slowly somewhere by wind or water 2 22 fit in verb
to feel that you belong to a particular group and are accepted by them 2
22 go on about sth verb
to talk in an annoying way about something for a long time 2 22 hold oneself verb
to prevent yourself from doing something back 2 25 hurtle verb
to move very quickly in a way which is not
controlled and may be dangerous 2 159 leap verb to jump somewhere 2 159 limp verb
to walk with difficulty because one of your legs or feet is hurt 2 159 march verb
When soldiers march, they walk together with regular steps. 2 25 plunge verb
to fall or move down very quickly and with force 2 22 relate to sb verb
to understand and communicate with someone in a particular way 2 25 roll verb
to move somewhere by turning in a circular direction 2 22 run sb down verb
to criticize someone, often unfairly 2 159 rush verb
to hurry or move somewhere quickly 2 159 slide verb
to move smoothly over a surface 2 22 slip out verb
If a remark slips out, you say it without intending to. 2 25 soar verb
to move quickly and smoothly in the sky 2 159 stagger verb to walk as if you might fall 2 159 stroll verb
to walk somewhere in a slow and relaxed way 2 25 whirl verb
to move or make something move quickly round and round 2 25 whizz verb to move somewhere very quickly 2 25 whoosh verb
to move somewhere very quickly, often making a noise like wind 2 25 zoom verb to move somewhere very quickly 3 160 a tropical phrase
a very beautiful place in a hot area paradise 3 34 affluent adj having a lot of money 3 160 arid desert phrase
a large sandy area with almost no rain 3 160 bog noun an area of soft, wet ground 3 160 calm turquoise phrase very still, blue-green sea waters 3 160 dark pools of phrase
small areas of water that is dark in colour stagnant water
and smells unpleasant because it does not flow 3 35 dense adj
with a lot of people or things close together 3 34 deprived adj
not having enough food, money, and the
things that you need to have a normal life 3 34 destitute adj
so poor that you do not have the basic
things you need to live, such as food, clothes, or money 3 34 disposable phrase
the amount of money that you have income
available to spend after tax, rent and other
basic things that you must pay for 3
160 empty moorland phrase
an open area of countryside with rough grass and bushes but no trees 3 160 foothills plural
the lower hills next to a mountain or line of noun mountains 3 160 forest canopy phrase
the branches and leaves that spread out at
the top of a group of trees forming a type of roof 3 34 hardship noun
a problem or situation that makes you suffer
a lot, especially because you are very poor 3
160 huge sand dunes phrase
very large hills of sand in a desert on on the coast 3 34 impoverished adj poor or made poor 3 35 jungle noun
an area of land in a hot country where trees and plants grow close together 3
34 live within one's phrase
to not spend more money than you have means 3
34 make ends meet phrase
to have or earn enough money to be able to pay for the things you need 3 160 marsh noun an area of soft, wet land 3 160 mosquito- phrase
an area of very soft, wet land that has a lot infested swamp of mosquitos in it 3
160 pristine beaches phrase
very clean and beautiful beaches 3 34 prosperity noun
when a person or a country has a lot of money 3 35 rainforest noun
a forest with a lot of tall trees where it rains a lot 3 35 remote adj far away 3 160 rich green phrase a field with a lot of grass meadow 3 160 rocky ground phrase
ground that is covered with large pieces of stone 3
160 rugged coastline phrase
rough and rocky land by the edge of the sea 3 160 sheer cliffs phrase vertical cliffs 3
35 the heart of (the phrase the middle of an area rainforest, capital, jungle, etc) 3 160 the mouth of a phrase the open entrance of a cave cave 3 35 tropical adj
from or in the hottest parts of the world 3 35 undergrowth noun
short plants and bushes that grow around trees 3 35 untouched adj
not changed or damaged in any way 3 35 vegetation noun
the plants and trees that grow in a particular area 3 34 well-off adj having a lot of money 3 35 wilderness noun
a place that is in a completely natural state
without houses, industry, roads, etc 3 160 wooded slopes phrase
the sides of hills, covered with trees 4 49 a distant phrase
a memory that is not clear because the thing memory
you remember happened a long time ago 4
49 a lasting memory phrase
something that you never forget 4 49 a painful phrase
a memory that makes you feel upset memory 4 49 a photographic phrase
the ability to remember things in great memory detail 4 44 a rational phrase
someone whose thoughts are based on facts thinker
and not affected by their emotions or imagination 4
49 a vague memory phrase a memory that is not clear 4
49 a vivid memory phrase a memory that is very clear 4 161 cast your mind phrase
to try to remember something that back (to sth) happened in the past 4 161 come to mind phrase
If something comes to mind, you think of it. 4 161 conscientious adj
always doing your work with a lot of care 4 161 conscious adj
awake and able to think and notice things 4
161 go with one's gut phrase
to do what your feelings tell you is right instinct 4 161 have a hunch phrase
to have an idea that is based on feeling and for which there is no proof 4 44 know sth phrase
to know something without actively subconsciously thinking about it 4 44 on impulse phrase
suddenly and without thinking first 4 161 rational adj
based on facts and not affected by
someone's emotions or imagination 4 161 reasonable adj fair and showing good judgment 4 161 refresh one’s hp
to remind yourself of something you already memory (of sth) know 4 161 self-confident adj
feeling sure about yourself and your abilities 4 161 self-conscious adj
too aware of what other people are thinking about you and your appearance 4 161 sensible adj
showing the ability to make good decisions
and do things which will not make problems 4 161 sensitive adj
often upset by the things people say or do 4 161 slip one’s mind phrase
If something slips your mind, you forget it. 4 161 take phrase
to decide things quickly without thinking spontaneous about them a lot decisions 4 44 the pros and phrase
the advantages and disadvantages of cons something 4 161 think logically phrase
to think in a way that uses facts and reason 4 161 think sth over verb
to consider an idea or plan carefully before making a decision 4 161 think twice phrase
to think very carefully before you do before doing sth something 4 161 treasure the phrase
to feel that a memory is very important and memory (of sth) that it gives you pleasure 4 161 trigger a phrase
to cause you to remember something memory (of sth) 4 161 vaguely phrase
to remember something, but not at all remember sth clearly 4 44 weigh sth up verb
to think carefully about the advantages and
disadvantages of a situation before making a decision 5 59 agricultural noun
businesses and industries connected with sector farming 5 162 be arrested on phrase
If someone is arrested on suspicion of a suspicion of sth
crime, they are taken to the police station
because the police think they committed it. 5 162 arrest sb on phrase
If the police arrest someone on suspicion of suspicion of sth
a crime, they take them to the police station
because they think they committed it. 5
162 be banned from phrase
to be officially told that you cannot do doing sth something 5 162 ban sb from phrase
to tell someone officially that they cannot do doing sth something 5
162 be brought face- phrase
to meet a person against whom you have to-face with a committed a crime victim 5
162 bring sb face-to- phrase
to bring someone to meet a person against face with a
whom they have committed a crime victim 5 162 be convicted of phrase to be found guilty of a crime sth 5
162 convict sb of sth phrase
to say officially that someone is guilty of a crime 5 162 be fined phrase
to be forced to pay money as a punishment 5 162 fine verb
to make someone pay money as a punishment 5 162 be found guilty phrase
If you are found guilty of a crime, a court (of sth) decides you have done it. 5
162 find sb guilty (of phrase
If a judge or jury finds you guilty, they sth)
decide that you committed a crime. 5 162 be held in phrase
to be kept in prison, especially when waiting custody for a trial 5 162 hold sb in phrase
to keep someone in prison, especially when custody waiting for a trial 5 162 be held in phrase
to be kept in a room on your own in a prison solitary confinement 5 162 hold sb in phrase
to keep someone in a room on their own in a solitary prison confinement 5
162 be sentenced to phrase
to be given the punishment of spending the life rest of your life in prison imprisonment 5 162 sentence sb to phrase
to give someone the punishment of life
spending the rest of their life in prison imprisonment 5 58 bribery and phrase
the crime of trying to make people do illegal corruption
things by paying them, giving them presents, etc. 5 162 community noun
work that is of benefit to the community, service done as a form of punishment 5 59 construction noun
businesses and industries connected with sector making buildings, roads, etc 5 59 contract verb
to make a legal agreement with someone to
do work or to have work done for you 5 59 contract noun
a legal agreement between two people or organizations 5
58 credit card fraud phrase
the crime of using a credit card or th details
of a credit card in an illegal way 5 59 energy sector noun
businesses and industries connected with producing and selling fuel 5 59 export verb
to send goods to another country in order to sell them there 5 59 export noun
a product that you sell in another country 5 59 finance noun
the money that someone / an organisation has 5 59 finance verb
to give the money that is needed to do something 5 59 financial sector noun
businesses and industries connected with money 5
162 give testimony in phrase
to give a statement in court about what you court know about a crime 5 59 import verb
to buy or bring in products from another country 5 59 import noun
a product which is imported from another country 5 59 increase noun
when the number or size of something gets bigger 5 59 increase verb
to get bigger or to make something bigger 5
59 industrial sector noun
businesses and industries connected with
producing goods, especially in factories or special areas 5 162 make an phrase
to say that someone has done something allegation of sth wrong against sb 5 59 manufacturing noun
businesses and industries connected with sector making goods 5
162 plead guilty (to phrase
to admit in court that you committed a sth) crime 5 58 possession of a phrase
the crime of having illegal drugs controlled substance 5 59 project verb
to emphasise a particular quality, so that
this is what people notice about you 5 59 project noun a planned piece of work 5 59 public sector noun
businesses and industries that are owned or controlled by the government 5 162 receive one-to- phrase
to get advice from someone who is trained one / group
to listen to your problems on your own / counselling with a group of other people 5 162 receive phrase
to get help from a doctor who treats mental psychiatric help illness 5 59 record verb
to write down information or store it on a
computer so that it can be used in the future 5 59 record noun
information that is written on paper or
stored on a computer so that it can be used in the future 5 59 retail sector noun
businesses and industries connected with
selling things in shops or online 5
162 serve a reduced phrase
to be allowed to leave prison early because sentence for you have behaved well good behaviour 5 162 serve the full phrase
to be in prison for the whole time the court sentence said you should stay there 5
162 show evidence in phrase
to show proof of something during a trial court 5 58 tax evasion phrase
the crime of not paying the tax you owe 5 59 transport noun
a vehicle or system of vehicles, such as
buses, trains, aeroplanes, etc for getting from one place to another 5 59 transport verb
to move people or things from one place to another 5
59 transport sector noun
businesses and industries connected with
moving people and goods from place to place 5 162 trial noun
a legal process to decide if someone is guilty of a crime 5 58 violent assault phrase
a forceful attack that hurts someone physically 6 71 ashamed adj
feeling bad because you have done something wrong 6 163 bleak adj
without comfort, decoration or happiness 6 163 cluttered adj untidy and too full of objects 6 71 devastated adj very shocked and upset 6 71 disillusioned adj
feeling disappointed because something is
not as good as you thought it was 6 163 elaborate adj
complicated or with a lot of details 6 68 evocative adj
making you remember or imagine something that is pleasant 6 68 exotic adj
unusual, interesting, and often foreign 6 163 flawless adj
with no mistakes or bad characteristics 6 71 frustrated adj
annoyed because things are not happening
in the way that you want, or in the way that they should 6 71 gleeful adj
full of happiness, excitement or pleasure 6 68 gritty adj
showing unpleasant details about a
situation in a way that seems very real 6 71 helpless adj
not able to do things for yourself or protect yourself 6 68 humorous adj funny, or making you laugh 6 68 iconic adj
very famous or popular, especially being
considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time 6 71 insecure adj
having no confidence in yourself and what you can do 6 71 jealous adj
not happy because you want something that someone else has 6 68 meaningful adj useful, serious, or important 6 68 no-nonsense adj
practical and serious, and only interested in
doing what is necessary or achieving what is
intended, without silly ideas or methods 6 68 nonsensical adj silly or stupid 6 68 observant adj
good or quick at noticing things 6 71 over-excited adj
behaving in a silly way because you are too excited 6 71 petrified adj extremely frightened 6 68 playful adj funny and not serious 6 68 powerful adj
having a very great effect on your emotions 6 71 protective adj
wanting to protect someone from criticism,
hurt, danger, etc because you like them 6 68 raw adj
Feelings or qualities that are raw are strong and difficult to control. 6 163 repetitive adj
doing or saying the same thing several
times, especially in a way that is boring 6 71 restless adj
not able to be still or relax because you are bored or nervous 6 71 satisfied adj
pleased because you have got what you wanted 6 163 sensational adj
very exciting or extremely good 6 71 speechless adj
unable to speak because you are so angry, shocked, surprised, etc 6 71 terribly adv very 6 71 totally adv completely 6 68 well-composed adj arranged in an attractive way 7 164 absent-minded adj often forgetting things 7 85 affable adj pleasant and friendly 7 164 back-breaking adj
needing a lot of hard, physical effort 7 81 blank-eyed adj
with eyes that do not express thoughts or emotions 7 85 capitalism noun
a political and economic system in which
industry is owned privately for profit and not by the state 7 164 clear-headed adj
thinking in a clear and logical way 7 85 closeness noun
knowing someone well and liking each other a lot 7 85 coldness noun
the quality of being unfriendly 7 85 collaboration noun
when two or more people work together to
create or achieve the same thing, or a product of this 7 85 distribution noun
when something is supplied or given out to people or places 7 85 exclusion noun
when someone or something is not allowed
to take part in an activity or to enter a place 7 85 fairness noun
when you treat everyone in the same way, so that no one has an advantage 7
85 gain perspective phrase
to learn to understand which things are most important in life 7 81 glassy-eyed adj
having shiny eyes that make you look as though you have no emotions 7
85 grasp viewpoints phrase
to understand other people's opinions 7 164 hair-raising adj very frightening 7 164 half-hearted adj
without much effort or interest 7 164 hard-hearted adj
not caring how other people feel 7 164 heart-warming adj
seeming to be something positive and good
and therefore causing feelings of pleasure and happiness 7 81 humanlike adj similar to a person 7 85 innovation noun
a new idea or method that is being tried for
the first time, or the use of such ideas or methods 7 85 intimacy noun
when you have a very special friendship or
sexual relationship with someone 7 85 isolated adj
feeling unhappy because of not seeing or talking to other people 7 85 isolation noun a feeling of being lonely 7 164 jaw-dropping adj very surprising or shocking 7 164 left-handed adj
using your left hand to do most things 7 85 liberation noun
an occasion when something or someone is released or made free. 7 81 lifelike adj
If something is lifelike, it looks real. 7 164 light-headed adj dizzy 7 164 light-hearted adj not serious 7 85 loneliness noun the state of being lonely 7 85 materialism noun
the belief that having money and
possessions is the most important thing in life 7 164 mind-boggling adj
difficult to accept, imagine, or understand 7
164 mouth-watering adj delicious 7
164 narrow-minded adj
not willing to accept new ideas or opinions different from your own 7 85 nervousness noun the state of being nervous 7 164 open-minded adj
willing to consider ideas and opinions that
are new or different to your own 7 85 optimism noun
when you believe good things will happen 7 85 ostracism noun
the practice of avoiding someone
intentionally or preventing them from
taking part in the activities of a group 7 85 prejudice noun
when someone does not like a group of
people or treats them badly because they
are a different race, sex, religion, etc 7 85 rudeness noun the quality of being rude 7 85 security noun
when something is not likely to fail or be lost 7 85 see other phrase
to understand the situations and opinions of perspectives other people 7 81 self-conscious adj
too aware of what other people are thinking about you and your appearance 7
81 self-determined adj making your own decisions 7 85 selfishness noun the quality of being selfish 7 85 separation noun
when people or things are separate or
become separate from other people or things 7 85 separatism noun
the belief held by people of a particular race,
religion or other group within a country that
they should be independent or live apart from other people 7 164 short-sighted adj
not able to see far without wearing glasses 7 81 silly-minded adj not intelligent 7 85 social contact phrase
time spent with other people, especially friends 7 85 socialism noun
a political system in which the government
owns important businesses and industries,
and which allows the people to share the
money and opportunities equally 7 85 tolerance noun
the quality of allowing people to do or
believe what they want although you do not agree with it 7 81 tongue-tied adj
unable to say anything because you are nervous 7 164 warm-hearted adj kind 8 165 acne noun
a skin problem that causes a lot of red spots on the face 8 95 a glowing phrase
the warm, healthy appearance of the skin on complexion someone’s face 8 165 arthritis noun
an illness which causes pain in the parts of the body where bones meet 8 165 a varied and phrase
a diet that includes healthy amounts of a lot balanced diet of different foods 8 94 be fast asleep phrase very deeply asleep 8 165 blotches plural
marks that are not regular in shape, for noun example on a person's skin 8 165 cause verb
to make something happen, especially something bad 8 95 circulation noun
the movement of blood around the body 8 165 clear skin phrase
skin, especially on the face, that has no spots or marks 8 165 come out in (a verb
If you come out in something such as spots, rash, blotches, they appear on your skin. etc) 8
94 drift off to sleep phrase to to gradually start to sleep 8
94 drop off to sleep phrase to start to sleep 8 165 dry skin phrase
skin that does not have as much oil in it as it needs 8 95 facial adj of or on the face 8 95 facial noun
a beauty treatment involving gentle rubbing of creams into the face 8 165 fine lines phrase
very narrow lines on the skin of your face 8 95 firm adj
not soft, but not completely hard 8 165 freckles plural
small, pale brown spots on the skin noun 8 95 fresh adj clean and pleasant 8 165 get verb to obtain or buy something 8 165 have verb to own something 8 94 have a nap phrase to have a short sleep 8 165 heart trouble phrase
an illness connected with the heart 8 165 injection noun
when someone puts a drug into your body using a needle 8 94 light sleeper phrase
someone who is easily woken up by noise, etc 8 165 moisturise verb
to put cream on your skin to stop it from becoming dry 8
94 not sleep a wink phrase to not sleep at all 8 165 oily skin phrase
skin that has too much oil in it 8 94 oversleep verb
to sleep longer than you wanted to 8 165 plastic surgery noun
operations on someone's face or body to make them more attractive 8
165 poor circulation phrase
when the blood does not travel around your body as strongly as it should 8 165 prevent verb
to stop something happening or to stop someone doing something 8
165 prone to (spots, phrase
likely to suffer from an illness or show a oily skin, etc) negative characteristic 8 95 rash noun
a temporary skin condition involving a group of small spots 8 165 regular phrase
regular exercise that strengthens your heart cardiovascular and lungs exercise 8 94 restless adj
unwilling or unable to stay still or to be
quiet and calm, because you are worried or bored 8 95 sagging adj
hanging down lower, less firm than before 8 165 saggy skin phrase
skin that is loose and hangs down 8 165 sb's eyesight phrase
If your eyesight deteriorates, you begin to deteriorates see less well. 8 95 scar noun
a permanent mark left on the body from a cut or other injury 8 165 show one's age phrase
to look as old as you are, especially when you are old 8 94 sleep like a log phrase to sleep very well 8 165 smooth skin phrase
skin that has no wrinkles, spots or other lumps 8 165 spots plural
small raised red circles on the skin that are noun temporary 8 165 strengthening phrase
physical exercises that make your stonger and toning and make your body more firm exercises 8 94 suffer from phrase
to have the condition of not being able to insomnia sleep, over a period of time 8 165 thinning and phrase becoming thin and grey greying 8 165 tighten and phrase
to make your skin tighter and less thin plump the skin 8 165 tooth loss phrase when your teeth fall out 8 94 toss and turn phrase
to be very restless and unable to sleep 8 165 weight loss phrase
when you become thinner and start to weigh less 8 165 whitening phrase
toothpaste that makes your teeth whiter toothpaste 8 94 wide awake phrase completely awake 8 95 wrinkles plural
lines on your face that you get when you noun grow old 8 165 yellowing teeth phrase teeth that are becoming yellow 8 95 youthful glow phrase
the warm, healthy appearance of the skin typical of young people 9 166 bungalow noun
a house that has all its rooms on the ground floor 9 166 cabin noun a small house made of wood 9 107 dated adj not modern 9 107 graceful adj elegant and attractive 9 166 housing estate noun
an area with a large number of houses that were built at the same time 9 107 imposing adj looking big and important 9 107 innovative adj using new methods or ideas 9 166 mansion noun a very large house 9 107 nondescript adj not interesting 9 107 out of place adj
very different from other things in an area
and not seeming suitable for it 9 107 over the top adj too extreme and not suitable 9 166 penthouse noun
an expensive apartment at the top of a building 9 166 power station noun
a place where electricity is produced 9 105 recreate verb
to make something exist or happen again 9 105 redevelop verb
to make a place more modern by improving
old buildings or building new ones 9 105 regain verb to get something back again 9 105 regenerate verb to improve a place or system 9 105 reinstate verb
to cause a rule, law, etc to exist again 9 105 rejuvenate verb
to make a place look new and lively again 9 105 renovate verb
to repair and decorate a building that is old and in bad condition 9 105 restore verb to repair something old 9 166 retail park noun
an area with several large shops, usually outside a city 9 105 revamp verb
to change something in order to make it better 9 166 semi-detached adj
A semi-detached house has one wall that is joined to another house. 9 166 skyscraper noun a very tall building 9 166 studio noun
a very small apartment with one main room 9 107 stunning adj very beautiful 9 107 tasteless adj ugly or without style 9 166 tower block noun
a very tall building divided into apartments or offices 9 166 warehouse noun
a large building for keeping things that are going to be sold 10 116 address verb to speak to someone 10
167 assert one's right phrase
to say strongly that you have the right to do (to do sth) something 10 167 attack policies phrase
to criticize someone's ideas and plans 10 116 audience noun
the people who sit and watch a performance at a theatre, cinema, etc 10 167 back up an phrase
to give information that proves that what argument you are saying is correct 10
119 be tempting fate phrase
to take a silly risk and depend too much on good luck 10 116 concept noun an idea or principle 10 167 conclude verb to end something 10 116 conference noun
a large meeting, often lasting a few days,
where people talk about a subject 10 168 convinced adj
completely certain about something 10 168 convincing adj
able to make you believe that something is true or right 10 119 customary adj
normal or expected for a particular person, situation, or society 10 116 demonstrate a verb
to show a different way of doing something new approach 10 116 demonstrate phrase
to show that you understand something well one's understanding 10 168 dubious adj
thought not to be completely true, honest, or legal 10 168 far-fetched adj
difficult to believe and not likely to be true 10 116 go into far too phrase
to give much too much information about much detail something 10
116 go into the finer phrase
to talk about small details of something points 10 119 good fortune phrase good luck 10
119 good luck charm phrase
an object that is thought to have the ability to bring good luck 10 168 gullible adj
Someone who is gullible is easily tricked
because they trust people too much. 10 119 (I'll keep my) phrase
something you say when you hope that fingers crossed
something will happen the way you want it to 10 116 illustrate verb
to show the meaning or truth of something more clearly 10 119 magic spell noun
words that are thought to have magical powers 10 119 make a wish phrase
to think of something that you hope will be made real by magic powers 10
116 make comments phrase
to say things very quietly so that other under one's
people cannot hear exactly what you are breath saying 10
116 make throwaway phrase
to say things without thinking carefully and remarks
in a way that is not intended to be serious 10 116 move on to a phrase
to start to talk about something different new/different topic 10
167 pay tribute (to sb phrase to praise someone or something / sth) 10 168 persuasive adj
able to make people agree to do something 10 168 plausible adj
If something that someone says or writes is plausible, it could be true. 10 116 present verb
to give, provide, or make something known 10 167 present key phrase
to tell an audience very important facts information 10 167 sell an idea phrase
to persuade people that an idea is good 10 167 summarise the phrase
to express the most important facts or ideas key ideas in a short and clear form 10
119 third time lucky phrase
something you say when you hope that
something will be successful on its third attempt 10
119 to be on the safe phrase
being especially careful in order to avoid side something unpleasant 10 119 touch wood phrase
said when you talk about something you
hope is true or hope will happen, to avoid bad luck 10 119 traditionally adv
following or belonging to the customs or
ways of behaving that have continued in a
group of people or society for a long time 10 167 voice concerns phrase to express worries (about sth) 10 119 ward off evil phrase
to prevent something bad from harming you or coming close to you Advanced wordlist
Pronunciation (UK) Example ə ˌræpɪd ˈraɪz
The use of continuous passive verb forms
has also seen a rapid rise. ə ˌstedi ˈʃɪft
There was a steady shift toward more
frequent use of the verb + -ing and these forms are still on the increase. əˌkwaɪər ə ˈlæŋgwɪdʒ
Some learners appear to be able to
acquire a language without much formal study. ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən
In this article, Ellen McArthur reflects on
her acquisition of French.
əˌteɪn ə ˌlevəl /dɪˌgriː
I’m not sure if I’ll ever attain a native əv ˈkɒmpɪtəns
speaker level of competence. ˌbeəli pəˈseptəbll
One lasting change to English that was
barely perceptible at the time is known as The Great Vowel Shift. biː ˌɒn ðə weɪ ˈaʊt
Stiff, formal words like 'shall' and 'ought' are on the way out. brʌʃ ˈʌp
Ellen MacArthur’s career forced her to
brush up her school-girl French. ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlɪti
He has the capability to do well at school. ˈkɒmpɪtəns
What level of competence would you like to attain eventually? ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃən
Learning a language requires dedication. ˈdɪsəplɪn
I don't have the discipline to study alone. dɪˈstrækʃən
I couldn't understand him because there
were too many distractions in the room. ɪnˌtaɪəli ʌnˈnəʊtɪst
These changes can have a hugely
significant impact but can go entirely
unnoticed while they are in progress. ɪkˈspəʊʒə
English speakers have little to no
exposure to the sounds of foreign languages. ˌget əˈkʌstəmd tu:
When he went to live in Korea, he quickly
got accustomed to the sound of the language. ˌget tə ˈɡrɪps wɪð
The sounds of Finnish are quite unique, so
I found it dificult to to get to grips with the pronunciation. ˌgrædjʊli gɪv ˈweɪ tuː
Modal verbs are gradually giving way to
other less formal expressions. grɑːsp
Because I understood some French, I
could grasp some of what they were saying. ˌgrəʊ səbˈstænʃəli
The use of get passives has grown substantially. ˌhæv ən ˈɪə fə
Penny’s lucky – she has an ear for languages.
ˌhəʊld ə ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃən After about a year, he found he could a
hold a conversation in Italian without too much effort. ˌhjuːdʒli sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt
These changes can have a hugely
significant impact but can go entirely
unnoticed while they are in progress. ɪˈmɜːs wʌnˌself ɪn
She spent six weeks in Poland and really
immersed herself in the language and culture. ˈɪnsaɪt
She has little insight into their lives. ˌɪntəˈrækʃən
Robots can never replace human beings in
any context that requires interaction with people. ˌɪntəˈfɪərəns
They struggle with first language interference. kiːp ˈæt ɪt
People tend to give up on second
language learning too easily. You need to
keep at it if you want to succeed. ˈlɑːstɪŋ
One lasting change to English that was
barely perceptible at the time is known as The Great Vowel Shift. ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən
There are financial limitations on their education. ˈlɪtərəsi
Literacy rates have gone up in the area. menˈtæləti
You have to have the right mentality to learn a language. ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃən
They have no motivation to learn the language. nəˈsesɪti
There is no necessity to learn the language. ˌɒn ðiː ˈɪnkriːs
There was a steady shift toward more
frequent use of the verb + -ing and these
forms are still on the increase. ˈɒŋgəʊɪŋ
There are far more subtle, ongoing
language changes taking place at any given time. pɪk ˈʌp
She explained how she picked up the language. presˈtiːʒ
They like the prestige of knowing a second language. ˌpʊt ɪntuː ˈpræktɪs
Unless I put a new piece of language into
practice immediately, I find I forget it. rɪˈlʌktəns
Do you think that the reluctance to learn
English is just a feature of Britain? ˈrʌsti
When I'm away from France, my French gets rusty. ˈstrʌgll wɪð
I really struggle with English idioms. ˈsʌtəl
There are far more subtle, ongoing
language changes taking place at any given time. teɪk ˈhəʊld
Words such as 'going to', 'have to', 'need
to' and 'want to' are taking hold. bɒmˈbɑːd wɪð
She bombarded me questions. brɪŋ ˈaʊt
I often felt that my silence brought out the best in people. kʌm əˈkrɒs
How do I come across to other people? krɔːl
He crawled up the stairs. kriːp
He crept into the house. kʌt wʌnself ˈɒf
People go into some kind of retreat to cut
themselves off from the outside world. drɪft
The boat drifted out to sea. fɪt ˈɪn
Talking to people is a way of fitting in. gəʊ ˈɒn əbaʊt
He always goes on about his dogs when I go and see him. həʊld wʌnself ˈbæk
I often wanted to criticize them but I had to hold myself back. ˈhɜːtll
We hurtled down a 1,600-foot volcanic slope. liːp
She leaped over the rocks. lɪmp
He limped off the pitch. mɑːtʃ
The soldiers marched through the square. plʌndʒ
We were plunging through the air, 18,000 feet above the earth. rɪˈleɪt tə
The most interesting thing was the way
other people related to me. rəʊl
This is the sport of rolling downhill at high speed. rʌn ˈdaʊn
He usually likes to run down some politician or other. rʌʃ
They rushed to catch the train. slaɪd We slid down the slope. slɪp ˈaʊt
Someone held a door open for me and a
little ‘thank you’ slipped out. sɔː
You’ll go soaring inside a vertical wind tunnel. ˈstægə
He staggered across the field. strəʊl
They strolled through the park. wɜːl
They prepared themselves to whirl upside down, again and again. wɪz
You’ll go whizzing over ski slopes. wʊʃ
They went whooshing down white-water
rapids on a flimsy raft. zuːm
Prepare to zoom down a steep, 1,600-foot volcanic slope. ə ˌtrɒpɪkəl ˈpærədaɪs
The island can only be described as a tropical paradise. ˈæfluənt
In affluent suburbs like this one, house
prices are extremely high. ˌærɪd ˈdezət
Never before had I been to such an arid desert. bɒg
Animals sometimes get stuck in the bog.
ˌkɑːm ˌtɜːkwɔɪz ˈwɔːtəz The sight of pristine beaches and calm
turquoise waters made us forget our long journey in an instant. dɑːk ˌpuːlz əv
We avoided the dark pools of stagnant ˌstægnənt ˈwɔːtə
water and eventually reached the firmer ground beyond. dens
Quietly we moved through the dense vegetation. dɪˈpraɪvd
In the most deprived areas of the city,
unemployment stands at around 50%. ˈdestɪtjuːt
They lost everything they had in the flood
and were left destitute. dɪˌspəʊzəbll ˈɪŋkʌm
He lives with his parents and pays no bills,
so he has a lot of disposable income. ˌempti ˈmɔːlənd
Empty moorland stretches towards the distant mountains. ˈfʊthɪlz
We visited a remote village in the foothills. ˌfɒrɪst ˈkænəpi
Looking up, I saw the forest canopy far above my head. ˈhɑːdʃɪp
Many farmers are facing real economic
hardship after the drought killed all their crops. ˌhjuːdʒ ˈsænd dʒuːnz
On our third day we came to some huge sand dunes. ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃt
There’s no money to help impoverished
communities build basic facilities like
schools and medical centres. ˈdʒʌŋgll
He travelled right through a chunk of
Africa’s most threatened jungle environment.
ˌlɪv wɪˌðɪn wʌnz ˈmiːnz We can’t go on using our credit cards all
the time. We have to learn to live within our means. ˌmeɪk endz ˈmiːt
Even though I got a pay rise last year, I
still find it difficult to make ends meet. mɑːʃ
Tall grasses grew in the marsh. mɒˌskiːtəʊ ɪnˌfestɪd
We made slow progress through the ˈswɒmp
mosquito-infested swamp. ˌprɪstiːn ˈbiːtʃɪz
The sight of pristine beaches and calm
turquoise waters made us forget our long journey in an instant. prɒsˈperɪti
There’s a direct relationship between a
good education system and the economic
prosperity of a country. ˈreɪnfɒrɪst
I wanted to find out what life in the heart
of a tropical rainforest was really like. rɪˈməʊt
We visited a remote village in the foothills. ˌrɪtʃ ˌgriːn ˈmedəʊ
In front of the cottage was a rich green
meadow where cows grazed. ˌrɒki ˈgraʊnd
The rocky ground is unsuitable for farming. ˌrʌgɪd ˈkəʊstlaɪn
The rugged coastline is famous for its beauty. ˌʃɪə ˈklɪfs
From where I stood, sheer cliffs dropped to the sea. ðə ˈhɑːt əv
We were deep in the heart of the jungle now. ðə ˌmaʊθ əv ə ˈkeɪv
Looking down, I saw the mouth of a cave in the cliff face. ˈtrɒpɪkəl
I was separated from the outside world by
dense tropical vegetation. ˈʌndəgrəʊθ
They hacked their way through the undergrowth. ʌnˈtʌtʃt
This area is one of the last untouched
wildernesses of the Upper Guinean forest belt. ˌvedʒɪˈteɪʃən
I was separated from the outside world by
dense tropical vegetation. ˌwelˈɒf
My grandparents used to be relatively
well-off, but they lost all their money in bad investments. ˈwɪldənəs
This area is one of the last untouched
wildernesses of the Upper Guinean forest belt. ˌwʊdɪd ˈsləʊps
In the distance, beyond wooded slopes, the
mountains rose up into the sky. ə ˌdɪstənt ˈmeməri
Once the city was rebuilt, the storm
became a distant memory for most people. ə ˌlɑːstɪŋ ˈmeməri
Their trip to Venice was a lasting memory, full of magic. ə ˌpeɪnfəl ˈmeməri
I have a painful memory of my cat getting
run over when I was a child.
ə fəʊtəˌgræfɪk ˈmeməri He has a photographic memory and can
paint places he hasn’t seen since childhood. ə ˌræʃənəl ˈθɪŋkə
I’m a very rational thinker. ə ˌveɪg ˈmeməri
I only ever have a vague memory of my journey to work. ə ˌvɪvɪd ˈmeməri
I have a vivid memory of our team
winning the World Cup when I was a kid. ˌkɑːst jɔː maɪnd ˈbæk
If you cast your mind back to the last
meeting, you'll remember that we agreed to increase the fee. ˌkʌm tə ˈmaɪnd
If I think of my time in New York, the first
thing that comes to mind is a yellow taxi. ˌkɒnʃiˈenʃəs
He is a very conscientious student. ˈkɒnʃəs
She was badly injured, but still conscious. ˌgəʊ wɪð wʌnz gʌt
If I need to think quickly, I always go with ˈɪnstɪŋkt my gut instinct. ˌhæv ə ˈhʌntʃ
I had a hunch that I should resign, and I was right. ˌnəʊ sʌbˈkɒntʃəsli
I think I know subconsciously when people are lying to me. ɒn ˈɪmpʌls
On impulse, I married someone I’d only
just met and went to live in Japan. ˈræʃənəl
I’m a very rational thinker. ˈriːzənəbll
If you explain your problem, I'm sure your
parents will be reasonable. rɪˌfreʃ wʌnz ˈmeməri
Before going into class, she reads the
register to refresh her memory of her students’ names. ˌselfˈkɒnfɪdənt
He's not self-confident enough to perform in public. ˌselfˈkɒnʃəs
She's very self-conscious because of her height. ˈsensɪbll
It's not sensible to lie in the sun for too long. ˈsensɪtɪv
He's very sensitive and gets upset if people criticize him. ˌslɪp wʌnz ˈmaɪnd
I told him you were coming today, but it
must have slipped his mind. ˌteɪk spɒnˌteɪniəs dɪ
I love taking spontaneous decisions. ˈsɪʒənz They’re more fun! ðə ˌprəʊz ənd ˈkɒnz
You need to weigh up the pros and cons of changing your job. ˌθɪŋk ˈlɒdʒɪkli
I’m successful in business because I think logically. θɪŋk ˈəʊvə
I’ll need time to think it over before I decide. ˌθɪŋk ˈtwaɪs bɪfɔː
I’d always think twice before trusting a stranger. ˌtreʒə ðə ˈmeməri
I’ll always treasure the memory of the
warm welcome they gave us. ˌtrɪgər ə ˈmeməri
The smell of freshly baked bread always
triggers a memory of my grandmother. ˌveɪɡli rɪˈmembə
I vaguely remember seeing that film years ago, weɪ ˈʌp
I think it’s important to weigh up the
advantages and disadvantages before you take action.
ˌægrɪˈkʌltʃərəl ˌsektə
Wages are often low in the agricultural sector.
biː əˌrestɪd ɒn səˈspɪʃən A 35-year-old woman was arrested on əv
suspicion of money laundering.
əˌrest ɒn səˈspɪʃən əv The police arrested her on suspicion of murder. biː ˈbænd frəm
People who drink and drive should be
permanently banned from driving. ˈbæn frəm
The judge banned her from driving.
biː brɔːt ˌfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs
Criminals should be brought face-to-face wɪð ə ˌvɪktɪm with their victims.
brɪŋ ˌfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs wɪð ə I'd like to bring him face-to-face with his ˌvɪktɪm victim. biː kənˈvɪktɪd əv
He’s been convicted of murder and sent to prison. kənˈvɪkt əv
There wasn't enough evidence to convict her of the crime. biː ˈfaɪnd
The company was fined a six figure sum. faɪn
The judge fined her £3,000. biː ˌfaʊnd ˈgɪlti
Despite a strong defence case, he was
found guilty of the crime. ˌfaɪnd ˈgɪlti
I think the jury will find him guilty. bi: ˌheld ɪn ˈkʌstədi
She is being held in custody while waiting for her trial. ˌhəʊld ɪn ˈkʌstədi
How long do you think they'll hold her in custody?
biː ˌheld ɪn ˌsɒlɪtəri kən It is wrong for prisoners to be held in ˈfaɪnmənt solitary confinement.
ˌhəʊld ɪn ˌsɒlɪtəri kən
Do you think they will hold her in solitary ˈfaɪnmənt confinement?
biː ˌsentəntst tə ˌlaɪf ɪm He was sentenced to life imprisonment for ˈprɪzənmənt murder. ˌsentənts tə ˌlaɪf ɪm
The judge sentenced her to life ˈprɪzənmənt imprisonment.
ˌbraɪbəri ənd kəˈrʌpʃən Bribery and corruption was common in their industry.
ˌduː kəˌmjuːnəti ˈsɜːvɪs Community service is a more effective punishment than prison. kənˈstrʌkʃən ˌsektə
He works in the construction sector - he's a building manager. kənˈtrækt
The firm was contracted to supply the wood. ˈkɒntrækt
He won a major contract for his company. ˈkredɪt kɑːd ˌfrɔːd
Credit card fraud usually happens
because people are careless. ˈenədʒi ˌsektə
There have been large price rises in the energy sector. ɪkˈspɔːt
They export a lot of the fruit they grow. ˈekspɔːt Our main export is oil. ˈfaɪnæns
Most of our finance comes from the government. fɪˈnæns / ˈfaɪnæns
We borrowed money to finance the project. faɪˈnænʃəl ˌsektə
She works in the financial sector as banker.
gɪv ˌtestɪməni ɪn ˈkɔːt
She gave testimony in court that she had
seen the accused running from the scene of the crime. ɪmˈpɔːt
We have to import this stone from Italy. ˈɪmpɔːt
There are high taxes on imports. ˈɪnkriːs
They have offered their workers a pay increase. ɪnˈkriːs
Sales have increased recently. ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌsektə
High fuel prices have damaged the industrial sector. ˌmeɪk ən æləˈgeɪʃən
When the missing money was noticed, əgenst
they made an allegation of fraud against Smith. ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃərɪŋ
Our manufacturing sector has shrunk ˌsektə considerably. ˌpliːd ˈgɪlti
He was given a lighter prison sentence
because he pleaded guilty to the crime. pəˌzeʃən əv ə kən
He was arrested on suspicion of ˌtrəʊld ˈsʌbstəns
possession of a controlled substance. prəˈdʒekt
The president sought to project a much tougher image. ˈprɒdʒekt
We have now finished our research project. ˈpʌblɪk ˌsektə
Public sector workers are asking the
government for a pay rise. rɪˌsiːv ˌwʌn tə wʌn /
Receiving group counselling will not help ˌgruːp ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ
the most serious offenders.
rɪˌsiːv saɪkiˈætrɪk ˌhelp Prisoners with mental health issues
receive psychiatric help. rɪˈkɔːd
We recorded all their names. ˈrekɔːd
There is no record of her visit. ˈriːteɪl ˌsektə
There are plenty of jobs in the retail sector.
ˌsɜːv ə rɪˌdjuːst ˈsentəns She served a reduced sentence for good fə ˌgʊd bɪˈheɪvjə behaviour.
ˌsɜːv ðə ˌfʊl ˈsentəns
The judge insisted that she serve the full ten years.
ʃəʊ ˌevɪdəns ɪn ˈkɔːt
The defence showed evidence in court
which supported the accused’s alibi. ˈtæks ɪˌveɪʒən
Tax evasion is not a crime, just creative accounting. ˈtrænspɔːt
The company provides workers with
transport to its factory. trænˈspɔːt
The coal is transported to the power station. ˈtrænspɔːt ˌsektə
Fuel prices are extremely important to the transport sector. traɪəl
She is being held in custody while waiting for her trial. ˌvaɪələnt əˈsɒlt
He was convicted of violent assault on a stranger. əˈʃeɪmd
My behaviour at the party was
unforgivable. I feel so ashamed. bliːk
It's a bleak image of a remote cottage. ˈklʌtəd
I like this photo of a room with very little
furniture in it - it's not too cluttered. ˈdevəsteɪtɪd
It was the biggest game of the year and
we had played appallingly. I was absolutely devastated. ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒənd
She became disillusioned with politics. ɪˈlæbərət
He's wearing an elaborate costume with
fur and feathers and gold buttons. ɪˈvɒkətɪv
These old photos are very evocative. ɪgˈzɒtɪk
Street photography doesn't rely on having exotic lenses. ˈflɔːləs
You need perfect light to create a flawless image. frʌsˈtreɪtɪd
I needed to get in touch but I couldn’t
track her down. I felt very frustrated. ˈɡliːfəl
She gave a gleeful laugh. ˈgrɪti
His war photographs were very gritty. ˈhelpləs
I felt helpless because there was nothing I could do. ˈhjuːmərəs
Erwitt's photographs tended to be playful, humorous and amusing. aɪˈkɒnɪk
You may perhaps have seen some of the artist's iconic work. ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə
I was the only person at the party who
was over 40. I felt a bit insecure. ˈdʒeləs
My brother had money, friends, and now a
charming wife. I felt extremely jealous. ˈmiːnɪŋfəl
Photos that evoke emotions are far more
powerful and meaningful than just photos with good composition. ˌnəʊˈnɒn.səns
He gave us some no-nonsense advice. ˌnɒnˈsensɪkll
His theories are completely nonsensical. əbˈzɜːvənt
Good street photography comes down to
having an observant eye. ˌəʊvərɪkˈsaɪtɪd
The children were a bit over-excited. ˈpetrəfaɪd
There was a snake crawling across my
foot. I felt absolutely petrified. ˈpleɪfəl
Erwitt's photographs tended to be playful, humorous and amusing. ˈpaʊəfəl
Photos that evoke emotions are far more
powerful and meaningful than just photos with good composition. prəˈtektɪv
His parents were very protective. rɔː
You can sense the raw emotion in her paintings. rɪˈpetətɪv
The photos are very similar - they get a bit repetitive. ˈrestləs
I couldn’t concentrate on my book or TV
or work. I was terribly restless. ˈsætɪsfaɪd
We were very satisfied with our holiday. senˈseɪʃənəl
The new art gallery looks sensational. ˈspiːtʃləs
It was the most beautiful thing I’d ever seen. I was speechless. ˈterəbli
I was terribly restless. ˈtəʊtəli
I was totally speechless. ˌwel kəmˈpəʊzd
His street scenes are well-composed but rather boring. ˌæbsəntˈmaɪndɪd
He may forget to phone you. He’s rather absent-minded. ˈæfəbll
This research might explain the affable tolerance of Canadians. ˈbækˌbreɪkɪŋ
Carrying boxes upstairs was backbreaking work. ˌblæŋkˈaɪd
Zeno is staring at me, at once uncannily
humanlike but also eerily blank-eyed. ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm
They were protesting against capitalism. ˌklɪəˈhedɪd
She made her decision in a clear-headed way. ˈkləʊsnəs
There was a closeness between them. ˈkəʊldnəs
I was upset by her coldness towards us. kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən
They worked in close collaboration with an architect. ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən
They helped with the distribution of supplies. ɪkˈskluːʒən
Studies have found that merely being
reminded of an experience of exclusion
prompts people to judge a room’s temperature as colder. ˈfeənəs
Well my idea for changing the world can
be justified on the grounds of justice and fairness. ˌgeɪn pəˈspektɪv
We gain perspective at the cost of intimacy. ˌglɑːsi ˈaɪd
The robot spoke to me, whirring and glassy-eyed. ˌgrɑːsp ˈvjuːpɔɪnts
According to new research, people
exposed to warmer temperatures find it
harder to grasp viewpoints other than their own. ˈheəˌreɪzɪŋ
The brakes on the bus weren’t working
properly so it was a hair-raising journey. ˌhɑːfˈhɑːtɪd
He offered to help, but it was very half- hearted. ˌhɑːdˈhɑːtɪd
Don’t expect any sympathy – he’s very hard-hearted. ˈhɑːtˌwɔːmɪŋ
The sight of elderly people in love is heart- warming. ˈhjuːmənlaɪk
Zeno is staring at me, at once uncannily
humanlike but also eerily blank-eyed. ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən
He knows about all the lastest
innovations in computer technology. ˈɪntɪməsi
We gain perspective at the cost of intimacy. ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd
People worry that social media are
making us lonely and isolated. ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən
She was suffering feelings of isolation. ˈdʒɔːˌdrɒpɪŋ
The amount they paid for the house was jaw-dropping. ˌleftˈhændɪd
My sister is left-handed. ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən
I felt a great sense of liberation when I left my job. ˈlaɪflaɪk
The robot's skin looks and feels startlingly lifelike. ˌlaɪtˈhedɪd
After eating nothing for ten hours, I
began to feel a bit light-headed. ˌlaɪtˈhɑːtɪd
I’m fed up with serious films. I’d like to see
something more light-hearted. ˈləʊnlinəs
Loneliness makes people feel cold. məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm
I hate the materialism of our society. ˈmaɪndˌbɒgllɪŋ
Did you know there are 100 billion stars
just in our own galaxy? It’s mind- boggling. ˈmaʊθˌwɔːtərɪŋ
We had some mouth-watering Thai food. ˌnærəʊˈmaɪndɪd
Everyone in the village disapproves of my
lifestyle. They’re all so narrow-minded. ˈnɜːvəsnəs
I could sense her nervousness. ˌəʊpənˈmaɪndɪd
He considers other points of view – he's open-minded. ˈɒptɪmɪzəm
There is little cause for optimism. ˈɒstrəsɪzəm
In a recent experiment, ostracism led to a
drop in skin temperature. ˈpredʒʊdɪs
There is a history of prejudice in the US south. ˈruːdnəs
We were shocked by his rudeness. sɪˈkjʊərɪti
These people have no job security. ˌsiː ʌðə pəˈspektɪvz
We’re better at seeing other perspectives when we’re chilly. ˌselfˈkɒnʃəs
She's very self-conscious because of her height. ˌselfdɪˈtɜːmɪnd
The robot may start to evolve
spontaneously and unpredictably,
producing surprising results, totally self- determined. ˈselfɪʃnəs
He complained about the selfishness of his brothers. ˌsepərˈeɪʃən
Many couples had to endure long periods of separation. ˈsepərətɪzm
He's a member of the seperatism movement. ˌʃɔːtˈsaɪtɪd
Can you tell me what that sign says? I’m
afraid I’m short-sighted. ˌsɪliˈmaɪndɪd
Robots sometimes seem silly-minded. ˌsəʊʃəl ˈkɒntækt
Temperature may be a crucial way our
bodies keep track of whether we’re
getting the social contact we need. ˈsəʊʃəlɪzəm
She is strongly opposed to socialism. ˈtɒlərəns
This research might explain the affable tolerance of Canadians. ˈtʌŋtaɪd
People feel tongue-tied around conversational robots. ˌwɔːmˈhɑːtɪd
She will always help her friends – she's warm hearted. ˈækni
This cream helps reduce scars, acne and
skin rashes, as well as smoothing out wrinkles.
ə ˌgləʊɪŋ kəmˈplekʃən
The facial leaves you with a glowing complexion. ɑːˈθraɪtɪs
Her eyesight is deteriorating and she's got arthritis in her knees.
ə ˌveərɪd ənd ˌbælənst Weight loss can be aided by eating a ˈdaɪət
varied and balanced diet. biː ˌfɑːst əˈsliːp
My husband is usually fast asleep and he
doesn't notice if I go out. ˈblɒtʃɪz
He came out in blotches all over his arms. kɔːz
Sunbathing can cause wrinkles. ˌsɜːkjʊˈleɪʃən
This alternative massage is designed to
stimulate the blood circulation, creating a youthful glow. ˌklɪə ˈskɪn
Drinking lots of water can help you to have clear skin. kʌm ˈaʊt ɪn
If you have an allergic reaction, your skin
might come out in spots. ˌdrɪft ɒf tə ˈsliːp
I go back to bed and I drift off to sleep for a couple of hours. ˌdrɒp ɒf tə ˈsliːp
I get tired around 03:00 and I drop off to
sleep until 07:00 or so. ˌdraɪ ˈskɪn
This cream can help to prevent dry skin. ˈfeɪʃəl
This treatment is designed to keep the facial muscles firm. ˈfeɪʃəl
The facial leaves you with a glowing complexion. ˌfaɪn ˈlaɪnz
I use make-up to hide any fine lines. fɜːm
This treatment is designed to keep the facial muscles firm. ˈfrekəlz
She gets lots of freckles in summer. freʃ
The facial leaves your skin feeling fresh and renewed. get
Most people hate it when they start getting wrinkles. hæv
If you want to be a model, it helps to have a glowing complexion. ˌhæv ə ˈnæp
I may have a nap later in the day, after lunch. ˈhɑːt ˌtrʌbll
Tooth loss and heart trouble are not
inevitable parts of ageing, ɪnˈdʒekʃən
There’s no need to resort to painful
injections or plastic surgery. ə ˌlaɪt ˈsliːpə
I’ve always been a light sleeper. ˈmɔɪstʃəraɪz
Moisturising daily combined with weekly
facials helps to tighten and plump the skin. nɒt ˌsliːp ə ˈwɪŋk
I couldn’t sleep a wink. ˌɔɪli ˈskɪn
Don't put cream on an oily skin. ˌəʊvəˈsliːp
I never oversleep because I have to get to work. ˌplæstɪk ˈsɜːdʒəri
There’s no need to resort to painful
injections or plastic surgery. ˌpɔː sɜːkjʊˈleɪʃən
Poor circulation can be improved by
regular cardiovascular exercise. prɪˈvent
Anti-ageing creams are designed to prevent wrinkles. ˈprəʊn tuː
Young people are often prone to acne. ræʃ
This cream helps reduce scars, acne and
skin rashes, as well as smoothing out wrinkles. ˌregjʊlə kɑːdiəʊ
Poor circulation can be improved by ˌvæskjʊlər ˈeksəsaɪz
regular cardiovascular exercise. ˈrestləs
I naturally wake around 01:00 or 02:00 in
the morning and I feel wide awake and quite restless. ˈsæɡɪŋ
Massage can help to prevent sagging skin. ˌsæɡi ˈskɪn
He has saggy skin on the backs of his arms.
ˌaɪsaɪt dɪˈtɪəriəreɪts
Her eyesight is deteriorating and she's got arthritis in her knees. skɑː
This cream helps reduce scars, acne and
skin rashes, as well as smoothing out wrinkles. ˌʃəʊ wʌnz ˈeɪdʒ
When she's tired, she really shows her age. ˌsliːp laɪk ə ˈlɒg
My husband sleeps like a log. ˌsmuːð ˈskɪn
This facial gives you really smooth skin. spɒts
Lots of teenagers get spots. ˌstreŋkθənɪŋ cnd
Strengthening and toning exercises help ˈtəʊnɪŋ ˌeksəsaɪzɪz to give you energy. ˌsʌfə frəm ɪnˈsɒmniə
One idea if you’re suffering from insomnia
is to get out there and take some photos. ˌθɪnɪŋ ænd ˈgreɪɪŋ
The thinning and greying of his hair made him look much older.
ˌtaɪtən ənd ˌplʌmp ðə Moisturising daily combined with weekly ˈskɪn
facials helps to tighten and plump the skin. ˈtuːθ ˌlɒs
Tooth loss and heart trouble are not
inevitable parts of ageing, ˌtɒs ænd ˈtɜːn
My wife used to force me to get out of bed
as I used to lie there tossing and turning all night. ˈweɪt ˌlɒs
Weight loss can be aided by eating a
varied and balanced diet. ˈwaɪtənɪŋ ˌtuːθpeɪst
Try our new whitening toothpaste. You’ll be amazed. ˌwaɪd əˈweɪk
I naturally wake around 01:00 or 02:00 in
the morning and I feel wide awake and quite restless. ˈrɪŋkəlz
This cream helps reduce scars, acne and
skin rashes, as well as smoothing out wrinkles. ˌjeləʊɪŋ ˈtiːθ
Try this whitening toothpaste to get rid of yellowing teeth. ˌjuːθfəl ˈɡləʊ
This alternative massage is designed to
stimulate the blood circulation, creating a youthful glow. ˈbʌŋgələʊ
My grandparents live in a bungalow. ˈkæbɪn
The walk took us to a log cabin in the woods. ˈdeɪtɪd
Those houses are totally nondescript and pretty dated. ˈgreɪsfəl
The graceful, elegant lines of the building
are very pleasing to the eye. It’s stunning. ˈhaʊzɪŋ ɪˌsteɪt
I grew up on a housing estate near Hamburg. ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ
As the town is fairly small, the large castle
on the hill is really too imposing and seems out of place. ˈɪnəvətɪv
The council wanted a striking and
innovative town hall to bring a modern edge to their city. ˈmænʃən
I know a millionaire who owns a mansion in the Carribbean. ˈnɒndɪskrɪpt
Those houses are totally nondescript and pretty dated. ˌaʊt əv ˈpleɪs
As the town is fairly small, the large castle
on the hill is really too imposing and seems out of place. ˌəʊvə ðə ˈtɒp
I really like the gold leaf in the ceiling
decorations, but for some people it’s
tasteless and over the top. ˈpenthaʊs
She lives in a smart London penthouse. ˈpaʊə ˌsteɪʃən
I work at a power station on the coast. ˌriːkriˈeɪt
There’s a place in China where they’ve
recreated a traditional English town. ˌriːdɪˈveləp
The entire half-mile long stretch of road
and pavement has been redeveloped. rɪˈgeɪn
The town needs new industries so it
regains its appeal as a place to live and work. rɪˈdʒenəreɪt
The council’s policy is to regenerate the port area of the city. ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt
Removing the speed limit led to so many
accidents that they reinstated it. rɪˈdʒuːvəneɪt
It’s good that students are moving into
this area. It will help to rejuvenate it. ˈrenəveɪt
It’s a beautiful old building. They just need to renovate it. rɪˈstɔː
The fountain in the main square was dry
and falling to pieces. Now they’ve restored it. ˈriːteɪl ˌpɑːk
We drove to a retail park to do some shopping. ˌriːˈvæmp
This is the newly revamped Exhibition
Road in the heart of London’s museum quarter. ˌsemidɪˈtætʃt
Our house is semi-detached. ˈskaɪˌskreɪpə
Every city needs an iconic skyscraper or two. ˈstjuːdiəʊ
I can't even afford a studio in this city. ˈstʌnɪŋ
The graceful, elegant lines of the building
are very pleasing to the eye. It’s stunning. ˈteɪstləs
I really like the gold leaf in the ceiling
decorations, but for some people it’s
tasteless an over the top. ˈtaʊə ˌblɒk
Our new office is in a tower block overlooking the river. ˈweəhaʊs
The books are stored in a warehouse. əˈdres
He kept making comments under his
breath when he was supposed to be
addressing the audience. əˌsɜːt wʌnz ˈraɪt
During the speech, he asserted his right to
express his opinion even if it wasn’t a popular one. əˌtæk ˈpɒləsiz
The leader of the opposition attacked
government policies in a speech that
focused on the rise in unemployment. ˈɔːdiəns
He kept making comments under his
breath when he was supposed to be
addressing the audience.
ˌbæk ʌp ən ˈɑːgjʊmənt He backed up the arguments he made by
providing examples from recent research.
biː ˌtemptɪŋ ˈfeɪt
You should wear a motorbike helmet.
You’ve been lucky so far, but you're tempting fate. ˈkɒnsept
She illustrated the concept with examples. kənˈkluːd
She concluded by encouraging more
people to try one of their free community education courses. ˈkɒnfərəns
He addressed the conference on Friday. kənˈvɪnst
My grandmother was absolutely kənˈvɪnsɪŋ
convinced that black cats were unlucky.
The idea that horseshoes bring you luck
doesn’t seem very convincing to me. ˈkʌstəməri
It is customary to hang horseshoes above the front door. ˌdemənstreɪt ə ˌnjuː ə
He demonstrated their new approach but ˈprəʊtʃ
it was all a bit boring. ˌdemənstreɪt wʌnz
She demonstrated her understanding of ʌndəˈstændɪŋ
complex social issues by explaining them in everyday language. ˈdjuːbiəs
I think most things that fortune tellers say
are dubious, to say the least. ˌfɑːˈfetʃt
People’s stories about seeing ghosts
usually sound rather far-fetched to me.
ˌgəʊ ɪntə ˌfɑː tuː mʌtʃ
She went into far too much detail and ˈdiːteɪl
presented the information badly. ˌgəʊ ɪntə ðə ˌfaɪnə
I won't go into the finer points of the law. ˈpɔɪnts ˌgʊd ˈfɔːtʃuːn
The charm invites good fortune and
brings wealth to the owner. ˌgʊd ˈlʌk ˌtʃɑːm
These bracelets are worn as a good luck charm. ˈgʌləbll
People who believe in good luck charms must be very gullible. ˌfɪŋɡəz ˈkrɒst
‘I do hope Lisa passes her English exam.’
‘Yes, I’ll keep my fingers crossed.' ˈɪləstreɪt
He used lots of anecdotes to illustrate his points. ˌmædʒɪk ˈspel
This mirror protects the house against magic spells. ˌmeɪk ə ˈwɪʃ
You make a wish with every knot you tie in the ribbon. meɪk ˌkɒments ʌndə
He kept making comments under his wʌnz ˈbreθ
breath when he was supposed to be
addressing the audience. meɪk ˌθrəʊəweɪ rɪ
She made some throwaway remarks ˈmɑːks about her childhood. muːv ˌɒn tuː ə ˌnjuː /
She lost her place whenever she moved on ˌdɪfərənt ˈtɒpɪk to a new topic! ˌpeɪ ˈtrɪbjuːt
She began by paying tribute to all the
teachers who had inspired her throughout her school years. pəˈsweɪsɪv
When she talks about magic, I’m sure
what she says is true. She’s very persuasive. ˈplɔːzəbll
My friend says a fortune teller’s advice led
him to success, but I don’t find this very plausible. prɪˈzənt
She went into far too much detail and
presented the information badly.
prɪˌzənt ˌkiː ɪnfəˈmeɪʃən She presented key information in easy-to- read tables. ˌsel ən aɪˈdɪə
In her presentation, she sold the idea of
more flexible working hours to her managers.
ˌsʌməraɪz ðə ˌkiː aɪˈdɪəz She summarised the key ideas in her
presentation with a list of bullet points. ˌθɜːd taɪm ˈlʌki
I’ve failed the driving test twice now. Ah well, third time lucky.
tə ˌbiː ɒn ðə ˈseɪf ˌsaɪd I know it’s not raining, but take an
umbrella just to be on the safe side. ˌtʌtʃ ˈwʊd
They’ve agreed to sell the house, so this
time next week it’ll be ours – touch wood. trəˈdɪʃənəli
Horseshoes were traditionally nailed above doorways. ˌvɔɪs kənˈsɜːnz
He saw his speech as an opportunity to
voice concerns about the rise in crime in his neighbourhood. ˌwɔːd ɒf ˈiːvəl
The mirrors face outwards so they can ward off evil. Advanced wordlist ENGLISH PoS Definition Pronunciation (UK) (I'll keep my) phrase
something you say when you hope that ˌfɪŋɡəz ˈkrɒst fingers crossed
something will happen the way you want it
a distant memory phrase to
a memory that is not clear because the thing ə ˌdɪstənt ˈmeməri
you remember happened a long time ago a glowing phrase
the warm, healthy appearance of the skin on ə ˌgləʊɪŋ kəmˈplekʃən complexion someone’s face
a lasting memory phrase
something that you never forget ə ˌlɑːstɪŋ ˈmeməri
a painful memory phrase
a memory that makes you feel upset ə ˌpeɪnfəl ˈmeməri a photographic phrase
the ability to remember things in great
ə fəʊtəˌgræfɪk ˈmeməri memory detail a rapid rise phrase a fast increase ə ˌræpɪd ˈraɪz
a rational thinker phrase
someone whose thoughts are based on facts ə ˌræʃənəl ˈθɪŋkə
and not affected by their emotions or imagination a steady shift phrase a continuing change ə ˌstedi ˈʃɪft a tropical phrase
a very beautiful place in a hot area ə ˌtrɒpɪkəl ˈpærədaɪs paradise
a vague memory phrase a memory that is not clear ə ˌveɪg ˈmeməri a varied and phrase
a diet that includes healthy amounts of a lot ə ˌveərɪd ənd ˌbælənst balanced diet of different foods ˈdaɪət a vivid memory phrase a memory that is very clear ə ˌvɪvɪd ˈmeməri absent-minded adj often forgetting things ˌæbsəntˈmaɪndɪd acne noun
a skin problem that causes a lot of red spots ˈækni on the face acquire a phrase to learn a language əˌkwaɪər ə ˈlæŋgwɪdʒ language acquisition noun
the process of learning or getting something ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən address verb to speak to someone əˈdres affable adj pleasant and friendly ˈæfəbll affluent adj having a lot of money ˈæfluənt agricultural noun
businesses and industries connected with
ˌægrɪˈkʌltʃərəl ˌsektə sector farming arid desert phrase
a large sandy area with almost no rain ˌærɪd ˈdezət arrest sb on phrase
If the police arrest someone on suspicion of əˌrest ɒn səˈspɪʃən əv suspicion of sth
a crime, they take them to the police station
because they think they committed it. arthritis noun
an illness which causes pain in the parts of ɑːˈθraɪtɪs the body where bones meet ashamed adj
feeling bad because you have done əˈʃeɪmd something wrong
assert one's right phrase
to say strongly that you have the right to do əˌsɜːt wʌnz ˈraɪt (to do sth) something attack policies phrase
to criticize someone's ideas and plans əˌtæk ˈpɒləsiz attain a level / phrase
to reach a particular standard
əˌteɪn ə ˌlevəl /dɪˌgriː degree of əv ˈkɒmpɪtəns competence audience noun
the people who sit and watch a performance ˈɔːdiəns at a theatre, cinema, etc back up an phrase
to give information that proves that what ˌbæk ʌp ən ˈɑːgjʊmənt argument you are saying is correct back-breaking adj
needing a lot of hard, physical effort ˈbækˌbreɪkɪŋ
ban sb from doing phrase
to tell someone officially that they cannot do ˈbæn frəm sth something barely phrase almost impossible to notice ˌbeəli pəˈseptəbll perceptible be arrested on phrase
If someone is arrested on suspicion of a
biː əˌrestɪd ɒn səˈspɪʃən suspicion of sth
crime, they are taken to the police station əv be banned from phrase
because the police think they committed it.
to be officially told that you cannot do biː ˈbænd frəm doing sth something be brought face- phrase
to meet a person against whom you have
biː brɔːt ˌfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs to-face with a committed a crime wɪð ə ˌvɪktɪm victim be convicted of phrase to be found guilty of a crime biː kənˈvɪktɪd əv sth be fast asleep phrase very deeply asleep biː ˌfɑːst əˈsliːp be fined phrase
to be forced to pay money as a punishment biː ˈfaɪnd be found guilty phrase
If you are found guilty of a crime, a court biː ˌfaʊnd ˈgɪlti (of sth) decides you have done it.
be held in custody phrase
to be kept in prison, especially when waiting bi: ˌheld ɪn ˈkʌstədi for a trial
be held in solitary phrase
to be kept in a room on your own in a prison biː ˌheld ɪn ˌsɒlɪtəri kən confinement ˈfaɪnmənt
be on the way out phrase
to start to disappear or no longer exist biː ˌɒn ðə weɪ ˈaʊt be sentenced to phrase
to be given the punishment of spending the biː ˌsentəntst tə ˌlaɪf ɪm life imprisonment rest of your life in prison ˈprɪzənmənt
be tempting fate phrase
to take a silly risk and depend too much on biː ˌtemptɪŋ ˈfeɪt good luck blank-eyed adj
with eyes that do not express thoughts or ˌblæŋkˈaɪd emotions bleak adj
without comfort, decoration or happiness bliːk blotches plural
marks that are not regular in shape, for ˈblɒtʃɪz noun example on a person's skin bog noun an area of soft, wet ground bɒg
bombard sb with verb
to give someone too much information, ask bɒmˈbɑːd wɪð sth them too many questions, etc bribery and phrase
the crime of trying to make people do illegal ˌbraɪbəri ənd kəˈrʌpʃən corruption
things by paying them, giving them verb to m pre a seke nt as, p e atrc. bring out sth (in ticular quality noticeable brɪŋ ˈaʊt sb) bring sb face-to- phrase
to bring someone to meet a person against brɪŋ ˌfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs wɪð ə face with a victim
whom they have committed a crime ˌvɪktɪm brush up (one’s verb
to improve your skills in a language brʌʃ ˈʌp French / German, bu et n c)galow noun
a house that has all its rooms on the ground ˈbʌŋgələʊ floor cabin noun a small house made of wood ˈkæbɪn calm turquoise phrase very still, blue-green sea
ˌkɑːm ˌtɜːkwɔɪz ˈwɔːtəz waters capability noun
the ability or power to do something ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlɪti capitalism noun
a political and economic system in which ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm
industry is owned privately for profit and phrase not by the state cast your mind
to try to remember something that ˌkɑːst jɔː maɪnd ˈbæk back (to sth) happened in the past cause verb
to make something happen, especially kɔːz something bad circulation noun
the movement of blood around the body ˌsɜːkjʊˈleɪʃən clear skin phrase
skin, especially on the face, that has no spots ˌklɪə ˈskɪn clear-headed adj thi or nk
m ianrgk isn a clear and logical way ˌklɪəˈhedɪd closeness noun
knowing someone well and liking each ˈkləʊsnəs other a lot cluttered adj untidy and too full of objects ˈklʌtəd coldness noun
the quality of being unfriendly ˈkəʊldnəs collaboration noun
when two or more people work together to kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən
create or achieve the same thing, or a verb to se pr e od m u t ct o b of t eh ais come across (to particular kind of person kʌm əˈkrɒs sb) come out in (a verb
If you come out in something such as spots, kʌm ˈaʊt ɪn come t rash, o mi blotc n h d es, phrase If t som hey aet p h p ienagr com on y es t our o m
ski inn.d, you think of it. ˌkʌm tə ˈmaɪnd etc) community noun
work that is of benefit to the community,
ˌduː kəˌmjuːnəti ˈsɜːvɪs service done as a form of punishment competence noun
the ability to do something well ˈkɒmpɪtəns concept noun an idea or principle ˈkɒnsept conclude verb to end something kənˈkluːd conference noun
a large meeting, often lasting a few days, ˈkɒnfərəns
where people talk about a subject conscientious adj
always doing your work with a lot of care ˌkɒnʃiˈenʃəs conscious adj
awake and able to think and notice things ˈkɒnʃəs construction noun
businesses and industries connected with kənˈstrʌkʃən ˌsektə sector making buildings, roads, etc contract verb
to make a legal agreement with someone to kənˈtrækt
do work or to have work done for you contract noun
a legal agreement between two people or ˈkɒntrækt organizations convict sb of sth phrase
to say officially that someone is guilty of a kənˈvɪkt əv crime convinced adj
completely certain about something kənˈvɪnst convincing adj
able to make you believe that something is kənˈvɪnsɪŋ true or right crawl verb
to move on your hands and knees krɔːl
credit card fraud phrase
the crime of using a credit card or th details ˈkredɪt kɑːd ˌfrɔːd
of a credit card in an illegal way creep verb
to move very quietly and carefully kriːp customary adj
normal or expected for a particular person, ˈkʌstəməri situation, or society cut oneself off verb
to keep yourself away from other people kʌt wʌnself ˈɒf dark pools of phrase
small areas of water that is dark in colour dɑːk ˌpuːlz əv stagnant water
and smells unpleasant because it does not ˌstægnənt ˈwɔːtə flow dated adj not modern ˈdeɪtɪd dedication noun
being willing to give a lot of time and energy ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃən demonstrate a verb to sh t ow o som a et d hi inffger b eent ca w u a se y of y d ou oi be n li g e som ve it e i th
s v ienrgy ˌdemənstreɪt ə ˌnjuː ə important new approach ˈprəʊtʃ demonstrate phrase
to show that you understand something well ˌdemənstreɪt wʌnz one's ʌndəˈstændɪŋ understanding dense adj
with a lot of people or things close together dens deprived adj
not having enough food, money, and the dɪˈpraɪvd
things that you need to have a normal life destitute adj
so poor that you do not have the basic ˈdestɪtjuːt
things you need to live, such as food, clothes, devastated adj ve orry sh m ock oney ed and upset ˈdevəsteɪtɪd discipline noun
the ability to control yourself and make ˈdɪsəplɪn yourself do things disillusioned adj
feeling disappointed because something is ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒənd
not as good as you thought it was disposable phrase
the amount of money that you have dɪˌspəʊzəbll ˈɪŋkʌm income
available to spend after tax, rent and other distraction noun
basic things that you must pay for
something that makes you stop giving your dɪˈstrækʃən attention to something else distribution noun
when something is supplied or given out to ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən people or places drift verb
to be moved slowly somewhere by wind or drɪft water drift off to sleep phrase to to gradually start to sleep ˌdrɪft ɒf tə ˈsliːp drop off to sleep phrase to start to sleep ˌdrɒp ɒf tə ˈsliːp dry skin phrase
skin that does not have as much oil in it as it ˌdraɪ ˈskɪn needs dubious adj
thought not to be completely true, honest, ˈdjuːbiəs or legal elaborate adj
complicated or with a lot of details ɪˈlæbərət
empty moorland phrase
an open area of countryside with rough ˌempti ˈmɔːlənd grass and bushes but no trees energy sector noun
businesses and industries connected with ˈenədʒi ˌsektə producing and selling fuel entirely phrase not noticed at all ɪnˌtaɪəli ʌnˈnəʊtɪst unnoticed evocative adj
making you remember or imagine ɪˈvɒkətɪv something that is pleasant exclusion noun
when someone or something is not allowed ɪkˈskluːʒən
to take part in an activity or to enter a place exotic adj
unusual, interesting, and often foreign ɪgˈzɒtɪk export verb
to send goods to another country in order to ɪkˈspɔːt sell them there export noun
a product that you sell in another country ˈekspɔːt exposure noun
when someone experiences something or is ɪkˈspəʊʒə
affected by it because they are in a particular situation or place facial adj of or on the face ˈfeɪʃəl facial noun
a beauty treatment involving gentle rubbing ˈfeɪʃəl fairness noun of creams into the face
when you treat everyone in the same way, so ˈfeənəs that no one has an advantage far-fetched adj
difficult to believe and not likely to be true ˌfɑːˈfetʃt finance noun
the money that someone / an organisation ˈfaɪnæns has finance verb
to give the money that is needed to do fɪˈnæns / ˈfaɪnæns something financial sector noun
businesses and industries connected with faɪˈnænʃəl ˌsektə money
find sb guilty (of phrase
If a judge or jury finds you guilty, they ˌfaɪnd ˈgɪlti sth)
decide that you committed a crime. fine verb
to make someone pay money as a faɪn punishment fine lines phrase
very narrow lines on the skin of your face ˌfaɪn ˈlaɪnz firm adj
not soft, but not completely hard fɜːm fit in verb
to feel that you belong to a particular group fɪt ˈɪn and are accepted by them flawless adj
with no mistakes or bad characteristics ˈflɔːləs foothills plural
the lower hills next to a mountain or line of ˈfʊthɪlz noun mountains forest canopy phrase
the branches and leaves that spread out at ˌfɒrɪst ˈkænəpi
the top of a group of trees forming a type of freckles sm r al oof plural
l, pale brown spots on the skin ˈfrekəlz noun fresh adj clean and pleasant freʃ frustrated adj
annoyed because things are not happening frʌsˈtreɪtɪd
in the way that you want, or in the way that
gain perspective phrase they should
to learn to understand which things are ˌgeɪn pəˈspektɪv most important in life get verb to obtain or buy something get
get accustomed to phrase
to experience something often enough for it ˌget əˈkʌstəmd tu: sth to seem normal to you
get to grips with phrase
to understand and deal with a problem or ˌget tə ˈɡrɪps wɪð sth situation
give testimony in phrase
to give a statement in court about what you gɪv ˌtestɪməni ɪn ˈkɔːt court know about a crime glassy-eyed adj
having shiny eyes that make you look as ˌglɑːsi ˈaɪd though you have no emotions gleeful adj
full of happiness, excitement or pleasure ˈɡliːfəl go into far too phrase
to give much too much information about
ˌgəʊ ɪntə ˌfɑː tuː mʌtʃ much detail something ˈdiːteɪl
go into the finer phrase
to talk about small details of something ˌgəʊ ɪntə ðə ˌfaɪnə points ˈpɔɪnts go on about sth verb
to talk in an annoying way about something gəʊ ˈɒn əbaʊt for a long time
go with one's gut phrase
to do what your feelings tell you is right ˌgəʊ wɪð wʌnz gʌt instinct ˈɪnstɪŋkt good fortune phrase good luck ˌgʊd ˈfɔːtʃuːn
good luck charm phrase
an object that is thought to have the ability ˌgʊd ˈlʌk ˌtʃɑːm to bring good luck graceful adj elegant and attractive ˈgreɪsfəl gradually give phrase
to slowly be replaced by something ˌgrædjʊli gɪv ˈweɪ tuː way to sth grasp verb to understand something grɑːsp
grasp viewpoints phrase
to understand other people's opinions ˌgrɑːsp ˈvjuːpɔɪnts gritty adj
showing unpleasant details about a ˈgrɪti
situation in a way that seems very real grow phrase to increase by a large amount ˌgrəʊ səbˈstænʃəli substantially gullible adj
Someone who is gullible is easily tricked ˈgʌləbll
because they trust people too much. hair-raising adj very frightening ˈheəˌreɪzɪŋ half-hearted adj
without much effort or interest ˌhɑːfˈhɑːtɪd hard-hearted adj
not caring how other people feel ˌhɑːdˈhɑːtɪd hardship noun
a problem or situation that makes you suffer ˈhɑːdʃɪp
a lot, especially because you are very poor have verb to own something hæv have a hunch phrase
to have an idea that is based on feeling and ˌhæv ə ˈhʌntʃ for which there is no proof have a nap phrase to have a short sleep ˌhæv ə ˈnæp have an ear for phrase
to be good at hearing, repeating, or ˌhæv ən ˈɪə fə sth
understanding a particular type of sound heart trouble phrase
an illness connected with the heart ˈhɑːt ˌtrʌbll heart-warming adj
seeming to be something positive and good ˈhɑːtˌwɔːmɪŋ
and therefore causing feelings of pleasure helpless adj and happiness
not able to do things for yourself or protect ˈhelpləs yourself hold a phrase to have a conversation
ˌhəʊld ə ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃən conversation
hold oneself back verb
to prevent yourself from doing something həʊld wʌnself ˈbæk
hold sb in custody phrase
to keep someone in prison, especially when ˌhəʊld ɪn ˈkʌstədi waiting for a trial
hold sb in solitary phrase
to keep someone in a room on their own in a ˌhəʊld ɪn ˌsɒlɪtəri kən confinement prison ˈfaɪnmənt housing estate noun
an area with a large number of houses that ˈhaʊzɪŋ ɪˌsteɪt were built at the same time
huge sand dunes phrase
very large hills of sand in a desert on on the ˌhjuːdʒ ˈsænd dʒuːnz coast
hugely significant phrase very important ˌhjuːdʒli sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt humanlike adj similar to a person ˈhjuːmənlaɪk humorous adj funny, or making you laugh ˈhjuːmərəs hurtle verb
to move very quickly in a way which is not ˈhɜːtll
controlled and may be dangerous iconic adj
very famous or popular, especially being aɪˈkɒnɪk illustrate verb
considered to represent particular opinions
to show the meaning or truth of something ˈɪləstreɪt or a particular time more clearly
immerse oneself phrase
to become completely involved in something ɪˈmɜːs wʌnˌself ɪn in sth import verb
to buy or bring in products from another ɪmˈpɔːt country import noun
a product which is imported from another ˈɪmpɔːt country imposing adj looking big and important ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ impoverished adj poor or made poor ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃt increase noun
when the number or size of something gets ˈɪnkriːs bigger increase verb
to get bigger or to make something bigger ɪnˈkriːs
industrial sector noun
businesses and industries connected with ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌsektə
producing goods, especially in factories or special areas injection noun
when someone puts a drug into your body ɪnˈdʒekʃən using a needle innovation noun
a new idea or method that is being tried for ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən
the first time, or the use of such ideas or methods innovative adj using new methods or ideas ˈɪnəvətɪv insecure adj
having no confidence in yourself and what ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə you can do insight noun
the ability to understand what something is ˈɪnsaɪt
really like, or an example of this interaction noun
the activity of talking and doing things with ˌɪntəˈrækʃən
other people, or the way you do this interference noun
when something affects what you are trying ˌɪntəˈfɪərəns to achieve intimacy noun
when you have a very special friendship or ˈɪntɪməsi
sexual relationship with someone isolated adj
feeling unhappy because of not seeing or ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd talking to other people isolation noun a feeling of being lonely ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən jaw-dropping adj very surprising or shocking ˈdʒɔːˌdrɒpɪŋ jealous adj
not happy because you want something that ˈdʒeləs someone else has jungle noun
an area of land in a hot country where trees ˈdʒʌŋgll and plants grow close together keep at it phrase
to continue working hard at something kiːp ˈæt ɪt difficult know sth phrase
to know something without actively ˌnəʊ sʌbˈkɒntʃəsli subconsciously thinking about it lasting adj
continuing to exist for a long time ˈlɑːstɪŋ leap verb to jump somewhere liːp left-handed adj
using your left hand to do most things ˌleftˈhændɪd liberation noun
an occasion when something or someone is ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən released or made free. lifelike adj
If something is lifelike, it looks real. ˈlaɪflaɪk light sleeper phrase
someone who is easily woken up by noise, ə ˌlaɪt ˈsliːpə etc light-headed adj dizzy ˌlaɪtˈhedɪd light-hearted adj not serious ˌlaɪtˈhɑːtɪd limitation noun
when something is controlled so that it is ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən
less than a particular amount or number limp verb
to walk with difficulty because one of your lɪmp legs or feet is hurt literacy noun the ability to read and write ˈlɪtərəsi
live within one's phrase
to not spend more money than you have
ˌlɪv wɪˌðɪn wʌnz ˈmiːnz means loneliness noun the state of being lonely ˈləʊnlinəs magic spell noun
words that are thought to have magical ˌmædʒɪk ˈspel powers make a wish phrase
to think of something that you hope will be ˌmeɪk ə ˈwɪʃ made real by magic powers make an phrase
to say that someone has done something ˌmeɪk ən æləˈgeɪʃən allegation of sth wrong əgenst against sb
make comments phrase
to say things very quietly so that other meɪk ˌkɒments ʌndə under one's
people cannot hear exactly what you are wʌnz ˈbreθ breath saying make ends meet phrase
to have or earn enough money to be able to ˌmeɪk endz ˈmiːt pay for the things you need
make throwaway phrase
to say things without thinking carefully and meɪk ˌθrəʊəweɪ rɪ remarks
in a way that is not intended to be serious ˈmɑːks mansion noun a very large house ˈmænʃən manufacturing noun
businesses and industries connected with ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃərɪŋ sector making goods ˌsektə march verb
When soldiers march, they walk together mɑːtʃ with regular steps. marsh noun an area of soft, wet land mɑːʃ materialism noun
the belief that having money and məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm
possessions is the most important thing in life meaningful adj useful, serious, or important ˈmiːnɪŋfəl mentality noun
a person's opinions or way of thinking menˈtæləti mind-boggling adj
difficult to accept, imagine, or understand ˈmaɪndˌbɒgllɪŋ moisturise verb
to put cream on your skin to stop it from ˈmɔɪstʃəraɪz becoming dry mosquito- phrase
an area of very soft, wet land that has a lot mɒˌskiːtəʊ ɪnˌfestɪd mot inf iv estati edon swamp noun th ofe n m eed osq or uit rea os i son n it for doing something ˌˈm s ə w ʊɒtɪˈ mvpeɪʃən mouth-watering adj delicious ˈmaʊθˌwɔːtərɪŋ move on to a phrase
to start to talk about something different muːv ˌɒn tuː ə ˌnjuː / new/different ˌdɪfərənt ˈtɒpɪk topic narrow-minded adj
not willing to accept new ideas or opinions ˌnærəʊˈmaɪndɪd different from your own necessity noun something that you need nəˈsesɪti nervousness noun the state of being nervous ˈnɜːvəsnəs nondescript adj not interesting ˈnɒndɪskrɪpt no-nonsense adj
practical and serious, and only interested in ˌnəʊˈnɒn.səns
doing what is necessary or achieving what is
intended, without silly ideas or methods nonsensical adj silly or stupid ˌnɒnˈsensɪkll not sleep a wink phrase to not sleep at all nɒt ˌsliːp ə ˈwɪŋk observant adj
good or quick at noticing things əbˈzɜːvənt oily skin phrase
skin that has too much oil in it ˌɔɪli ˈskɪn on impulse phrase
suddenly and without thinking first ɒn ˈɪmpʌls on the increase phrase
If something is on the increase, it is ˌɒn ðiː ˈɪnkriːs happening more often. ongoing adj still happening ˈɒŋgəʊɪŋ open-minded adj
willing to consider ideas and opinions that ˌəʊpənˈmaɪndɪd
are new or different to your own optimism noun
when you believe good things will happen ˈɒptɪmɪzəm ostracism noun
the practice of avoiding someone ˈɒstrəsɪzəm
intentionally or preventing them from out of place adj
taking part in the activities of a group
very different from other things in an area ˌaʊt əv ˈpleɪs
and not seeming suitable for it over the top adj too extreme and not suitable ˌəʊvə ðə ˈtɒp over-excited adj
behaving in a silly way because you are too ˌəʊvərɪkˈsaɪtɪd excited oversleep verb
to sleep longer than you wanted to ˌəʊvəˈsliːp pay tribute (to phrase to praise someone or something ˌpeɪ ˈtrɪbjuːt sb / sth) penthouse noun
an expensive apartment at the top of a ˈpenthaʊs building persuasive adj
able to make people agree to do something pəˈsweɪsɪv petrified adj extremely frightened ˈpetrəfaɪd pick up (a new verb
to learn a new language by practising it and pɪk ˈʌp language, not by being taught ppla h srtaics s esu,rger etc) y noun
operations on someone's face or body to ˌplæstɪk ˈsɜːdʒəri plausible adj make them more attractive
If something that someone says or writes is ˈplɔːzəbll plausible, it could be true. playful adj funny and not serious ˈpleɪfəl plead guilty (to phrase
to admit in court that you committed a ˌpliːd ˈgɪlti sth) crime plunge verb
to fall or move down very quickly and with plʌndʒ force poor circulation phrase
when the blood does not travel around your ˌpɔː sɜːkjʊˈleɪʃən body as strongly as it should possession of a phrase
the crime of having illegal drugs pəˌzeʃən əv ə kən controlled ˌtrəʊld ˈsʌbstəns pso uwber st s a t n acteion noun
a place where electricity is produced ˈpaʊə ˌsteɪʃən powerful adj
having a very great effect on your emotions ˈpaʊəfəl prejudice noun
when someone does not like a group of ˈpredʒʊdɪs
people or treats them badly because they
are a different race, sex, religion, etc present verb
to give, provide, or make something known prɪˈzənt present key phrase
to tell an audience very important facts
prɪˌzənt ˌkiː ɪnfəˈmeɪʃən information prestige noun
when people feel respect and admiration for presˈtiːʒ prevent verb
you, often because you are successful
to stop something happening or to stop prɪˈvent someone doing something
pristine beaches phrase
very clean and beautiful beaches ˌprɪstiːn ˈbiːtʃɪz project verb
to emphasise a particular quality, so that prəˈdʒekt
this is what people notice about you project noun a planned piece of work ˈprɒdʒekt prone to (spots, phrase
likely to suffer from an illness or show a ˈprəʊn tuː pr oi os l p y s er ki int,y etc) noun negative characteristic
when a person or a country has a lot of prɒsˈperɪti money protective adj
wanting to protect someone from criticism, prəˈtektɪv
hurt, danger, etc because you like them public sector noun
businesses and industries that are owned or ˈpʌblɪk ˌsektə controlled by the government put sth into phrase
to start to do something you have learned ˌpʊt ɪntuː ˈpræktɪs practice how to do rainforest noun
a forest with a lot of tall trees where it rains ˈreɪnfɒrɪst a lot rash noun
a temporary skin condition involving a ræʃ group of small spots rational adj
based on facts and not affected by ˈræʃənəl
someone's emotions or imagination raw adj
Feelings or qualities that are raw are strong rɔː and difficult to control. reasonable adj fair and showing good judgment ˈriːzənəbll receive one-to- phrase
to get advice from someone who is trained rɪˌsiːv ˌwʌn tə wʌn / one / group
to listen to your problems on your own / ˌgruːp ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ counselling with a group of other people receive phrase
to get help from a doctor who treats mental rɪˌsiːv saɪkiˈætrɪk ˌhelp psychiatric help illness record verb
to write down information or store it on a rɪˈkɔːd
computer so that it can be used in the future record noun
information that is written on paper or ˈrekɔːd
stored on a computer so that it can be used recreate verb tio m n t a h k e e f som
uture ething exist or happen again ˌriːkriˈeɪt redevelop verb
to make a place more modern by improving ˌriːdɪˈveləp
old buildings or building new ones refresh one’s hp
to remind yourself of something you already rɪˌfreʃ wʌnz ˈmeməri memory (of sth) know regain verb to get something back again rɪˈgeɪn regenerate verb to improve a place or system rɪˈdʒenəreɪt regular phrase
regular exercise that strengthens your heart ˌregjʊlə kɑːdiəʊ cardiovascular and lungs ˌvæskjʊlər ˈeksəsaɪz rei ex ns er tcaiste e verb
to cause a rule, law, etc to exist again ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt rejuvenate verb
to make a place look new and lively again rɪˈdʒuːvəneɪt relate to sb verb
to understand and communicate with rɪˈleɪt tə someone in a particular way reluctance noun
when someone does not want to do rɪˈlʌktəns something remote adj far away rɪˈməʊt renovate verb
to repair and decorate a building that is old ˈrenəveɪt and in bad condition repetitive adj
doing or saying the same thing several rɪˈpetətɪv
times, especially in a way that is boring restless adj
not able to be still or relax because you are ˈrestləs bored or nervous restless adj
unwilling or unable to stay still or to be ˈrestləs
quiet and calm, because you are worried or bored restore verb to repair something old rɪˈstɔː retail park noun
an area with several large shops, usually ˈriːteɪl ˌpɑːk retail sector noun outside a city
businesses and industries connected with ˈriːteɪl ˌsektə
selling things in shops or online revamp verb
to change something in order to make it ˌriːˈvæmp better rich green phrase a field with a lot of grass ˌrɪtʃ ˌgriːn ˈmedəʊ meadow rocky ground phrase
ground that is covered with large pieces of ˌrɒki ˈgraʊnd stone roll verb
to move somewhere by turning in a circular rəʊl direction rudeness noun the quality of being rude ˈruːdnəs
rugged coastline phrase
rough and rocky land by the edge of the sea ˌrʌgɪd ˈkəʊstlaɪn run sb down verb
to criticize someone, often unfairly rʌn ˈdaʊn rush verb
to hurry or move somewhere quickly rʌʃ rusty adj
If a skill you had is rusty, it is not now good ˈrʌsti because you have forgotten it. sagging adj
hanging down lower, less firm than before ˈsæɡɪŋ saggy skin phrase
skin that is loose and hangs down ˌsæɡi ˈskɪn satisfied adj
pleased because you have got what you ˈsætɪsfaɪd wanted sb's eyesight phrase
If your eyesight deteriorates, you begin to
ˌaɪsaɪt dɪˈtɪəriəreɪts deteriorates see less well. scar noun
a permanent mark left on the body from a skɑː cut or other injury security noun
when something is not likely to fail or be sɪˈkjʊərɪti lost see other phrase
to understand the situations and opinions of ˌsiː ʌðə pəˈspektɪvz perspectives other people self-confident adj
feeling sure about yourself and your abilities ˌselfˈkɒnfɪdənt self-conscious adj
too aware of what other people are thinking ˌselfˈkɒnʃəs about you and your appearance self-conscious adj
too aware of what other people are thinking ˌselfˈkɒnʃəs about you and your appearance self-determined adj making your own decisions ˌselfdɪˈtɜːmɪnd selfishness noun the quality of being selfish ˈselfɪʃnəs sell an idea phrase
to persuade people that an idea is good ˌsel ən aɪˈdɪə semi-detached adj
A semi-detached house has one wall that is ˌsemidɪˈtætʃt joined to another house. sensational adj
very exciting or extremely good senˈseɪʃənəl sensible adj
showing the ability to make good decisions ˈsensɪbll
and do things which will not make problems sensitive adj
often upset by the things people say or do ˈsensɪtɪv
sentence sb to life phrase
to give someone the punishment of ˌsentənts tə ˌlaɪf ɪm imprisonment
spending the rest of their life in prison ˈprɪzənmənt separation noun
when people or things are separate or ˌsepərˈeɪʃən
become separate from other people or things separatism noun
the belief held by people of a particular race, ˈsepərətɪzm
religion or other group within a country that
they should be independent or live apart from other people serve a reduced phrase
to be allowed to leave prison early because ˌsɜːv ə rɪˌdjuːst ˈsentəns sentence for good you have behaved well fə ˌgʊd bɪˈheɪvjə behaviour serve the full phrase
to be in prison for the whole time the court ˌsɜːv ðə ˌfʊl ˈsentəns sentence said you should stay there sheer cliffs phrase vertical cliffs ˌʃɪə ˈklɪfs short-sighted adj
not able to see far without wearing glasses ˌʃɔːtˈsaɪtɪd
show evidence in phrase
to show proof of something during a trial
ʃəʊ ˌevɪdəns ɪn ˈkɔːt court show one's age phrase
to look as old as you are, especially when ˌʃəʊ wʌnz ˈeɪdʒ you are old silly-minded adj not intelligent ˌsɪliˈmaɪndɪd skyscraper noun a very tall building ˈskaɪˌskreɪpə sleep like a log phrase to sleep very well ˌsliːp laɪk ə ˈlɒg slide verb
to move smoothly over a surface slaɪd slip one’s mind phrase
If something slips your mind, you forget it. ˌslɪp wʌnz ˈmaɪnd slip out verb
If a remark slips out, you say it without slɪp ˈaʊt intending to. smooth skin phrase
skin that has no wrinkles, spots or other ˌsmuːð ˈskɪn lumps soar verb
to move quickly and smoothly in the sky sɔː social contact phrase
time spent with other people, especially ˌsəʊʃəl ˈkɒntækt friends socialism noun
a political system in which the government ˈsəʊʃəlɪzəm
owns important businesses and industries,
and which allows the people to share the
money and opportunities equally speechless adj
unable to speak because you are so angry, ˈspiːtʃləs shocked, surprised, etc spots plural
small raised red circles on the skin that are spɒts noun temporary stagger verb to walk as if you might fall ˈstægə strengthening phrase
physical exercises that make your stonger ˌstreŋkθənɪŋ cnd and toning and make your body more firm ˈtəʊnɪŋ ˌeksəsaɪzɪz exercises stroll verb
to walk somewhere in a slow and relaxed strəʊl way struggle (with verb to find something difficult ˈstrʌgll wɪð sth) studio noun
a very small apartment with one main room ˈstjuːdiəʊ stunning adj very beautiful ˈstʌnɪŋ subtle adj not obvious or easy to notice ˈsʌtəl suffer from phrase
to have the condition of not being able to ˌsʌfə frəm ɪnˈsɒmniə insomnia sleep, over a period of time summarise the phrase
to express the most important facts or ideas ˌsʌməraɪz ðə ˌkiː aɪˈdɪəz key ideas in a short and clear form take hold phrase to start to be frequent teɪk ˈhəʊld
take spontaneous phrase
to decide things quickly without thinking ˌteɪk spɒnˌteɪniəs dɪ decisions about them a lot ˈsɪʒənz tasteless adj ugly or without style ˈteɪstləs tax evasion phrase
the crime of not paying the tax you owe ˈtæks ɪˌveɪʒən terribly adv very ˈterəbli
the heart of (the phrase the middle of an area ðə ˈhɑːt əv rainforest, capital, jungle, etc) the mouth of a phrase the open entrance of a cave ðə ˌmaʊθ əv ə ˈkeɪv cave
the pros and cons phrase
the advantages and disadvantages of ðə ˌprəʊz ənd ˈkɒnz something think logically phrase
to think in a way that uses facts and reason ˌθɪŋk ˈlɒdʒɪkli think sth over verb
to consider an idea or plan carefully before θɪŋk ˈəʊvə making a decision think twice phrase
to think very carefully before you do ˌθɪŋk ˈtwaɪs bɪfɔː before doing sth something thinning and phrase becoming thin and grey ˌθɪnɪŋ ænd ˈgreɪɪŋ greying third time lucky phrase
something you say when you hope that ˌθɜːd taɪm ˈlʌki
something will be successful on its third attempt tighten and phrase
to make your skin tighter and less thin ˌtaɪtən ənd ˌplʌmp ðə plump the skin ˈskɪn
to be on the safe phrase
being especially careful in order to avoid
tə ˌbiː ɒn ðə ˈseɪf ˌsaɪd side something unpleasant tolerance noun
the quality of allowing people to do or ˈtɒlərəns
believe what they want although you do not agree with it tongue-tied adj
unable to say anything because you are ˈtʌŋtaɪd nervous tooth loss phrase when your teeth fall out ˈtuːθ ˌlɒs toss and turn phrase
to be very restless and unable to sleep ˌtɒs ænd ˈtɜːn totally adv completely ˈtəʊtəli touch wood phrase
said when you talk about something you ˌtʌtʃ ˈwʊd
hope is true or hope will happen, to avoid bad luck tower block noun
a very tall building divided into apartments ˈtaʊə ˌblɒk or offices traditionally adv
following or belonging to the customs or trəˈdɪʃənəli
ways of behaving that have continued in a
group of people or society for a long time transport noun
a vehicle or system of vehicles, such as ˈtrænspɔːt
buses, trains, aeroplanes, etc for getting from one place to another transport verb
to move people or things from one place to trænˈspɔːt another transport sector noun
businesses and industries connected with ˈtrænspɔːt ˌsektə
moving people and goods from place to phrase place treasure the
to feel that a memory is very important and ˌtreʒə ðə ˈmeməri memory (of sth) that it gives you pleasure trial noun
a legal process to decide if someone is guilty traɪəl of a crime
trigger a memory phrase
to cause you to remember something ˌtrɪgər ə ˈmeməri (of sth) tropical adj
from or in the hottest parts of the world ˈtrɒpɪkəl undergrowth noun
short plants and bushes that grow around ˈʌndəgrəʊθ trees untouched adj
not changed or damaged in any way ʌnˈtʌtʃt vaguely phrase
to remember something, but not at all ˌveɪɡli rɪˈmembə remember sth clearly vegetation noun
the plants and trees that grow in a ˌvedʒɪˈteɪʃən particular area violent assault phrase
a forceful attack that hurts someone ˌvaɪələnt əˈsɒlt physically voice concerns phrase to express worries ˌvɔɪs kənˈsɜːnz (about sth) ward off evil phrase
to prevent something bad from harming you ˌwɔːd ɒf ˈiːvəl or coming close to you warehouse noun
a large building for keeping things that are ˈweəhaʊs going to be sold warm-hearted adj kind ˌwɔːmˈhɑːtɪd weigh sth up verb
to think carefully about the advantages and weɪ ˈʌp
disadvantages of a situation before making a decision weight loss phrase
when you become thinner and start to ˈweɪt ˌlɒs weigh less well-composed adj arranged in an attractive way ˌwel kəmˈpəʊzd well-off adj having a lot of money ˌwelˈɒf whirl verb
to move or make something move quickly wɜːl round and round whitening phrase
toothpaste that makes your teeth whiter ˈwaɪtənɪŋ ˌtuːθpeɪst toothpaste whizz verb to move somewhere very quickly wɪz whoosh verb
to move somewhere very quickly, often wʊʃ making a noise like wind wide awake phrase completely awake ˌwaɪd əˈweɪk wilderness noun
a place that is in a completely natural state ˈwɪldənəs
without houses, industry, roads, etc wooded slopes phrase
the sides of hills, covered with trees ˌwʊdɪd ˈsləʊps wrinkles plural
lines on your face that you get when you ˈrɪŋkəlz noun grow old yellowing teeth phrase teeth that are becoming yellow ˌjeləʊɪŋ ˈtiːθ youthful glow phrase
the warm, healthy appearance of the skin ˌjuːθfəl ˈɡləʊ typical of young people zoom verb to move somewhere very quickly zuːm Advanced wordlist Example Unit Page number number
‘I do hope Lisa passes her English exam.’ 10 119
‘Yes, I’ll keep my fingers crossed.'
Once the city was rebuilt, the storm 4 49
became a distant memory for most people.
The facial leaves you with a glowing 8 95 complexion.
Their trip to Venice was a lasting memory, 4 49 full of magic.
I have a painful memory of my cat getting 4 49
run over when I was a child.
He has a photographic memory and can 4 49
paint places he hasn’t seen since childhood.
The use of continuous passive verb forms 1 12 has also seen a rapid rise.
I’m a very rational thinker. 4 44
There was a steady shift toward more 1 12
frequent use of the verb + -ing and these forms are still on the
The island can only be described as a 3 160 increase. tropical paradise.
I only ever have a vague memory of my 4 49 journey to work.
Weight loss can be aided by eating a 8 165 varied and balanced diet.
I have a vivid memory of our team 4 49
winning the World Cup when I was a kid.
He may forget to phone you. He’s rather 7 164 absent-minded.
This cream helps reduce scars, acne and 8 165
skin rashes, as well as smoothing out wrinkles.
Some learners appear to be able to 1 158
acquire a language without much formal study.
In this article, Ellen McArthur reflects on 1 158
her acquisition of French.
He kept making comments under his 10 116
breath when he was supposed to be
addressing the audience.
This research might explain the affable 7 85 tolerance of Canadians.
In affluent suburbs like this one, house 3 34 prices are extremely high.
Wages are often low in the agricultural 5 59 sector.
Never before had I been to such an arid 3 160 desert.
The police arrested her on suspicion of 5 162 murder.
Her eyesight is deteriorating and she's got 8 165 arthritis in her knees.
My behaviour at the party was 6 71
unforgivable. I feel so ashamed.
During the speech, he asserted his right to 10 167
express his opinion even if it wasn’t a popular one.
The leader of the opposition attacked 10 167
government policies in a speech that
focused on the rise in unemployment.
I’m not sure if I’ll ever attain a native 1 158
speaker level of competence.
He kept making comments under his 10 116
breath when he was supposed to be addressing the audience.
He backed up the arguments he made by 10 167
providing examples from recent research.
Carrying boxes upstairs was 7 164 backbreaking work.
The judge banned her from driving. 5 162
One lasting change to English that was 1 12
barely perceptible at the time is known as The Great Vowel Shift.
A 35-year-old woman was arrested on 5 162
suspicion of money laundering.
People who drink and drive should be 5 162
permanently banned from driving.
Criminals should be brought face-to-face 5 162 with their victims.
He’s been convicted of murder and sent to 5 162 prison.
My husband is usually fast asleep and he 8 94 doesn't notice if I go out.
The company was fined a six figure sum. 5 162
Despite a strong defence case, he was 5 162
found guilty of the crime.
She is being held in custody while waiting 5 162 for her trial.
It is wrong for prisoners to be held in 5 162 solitary confinement.
Stiff, formal words like 'shall' and 'ought' 1 12 are on the way out.
He was sentenced to life imprisonment for 5 162 murder.
You should wear a motorbike helmet. 10 119
You’ve been lucky so far, but you're tempting fate.
Zeno is staring at me, at once uncannily 7 81
humanlike but also eerily blank-eyed.
It's a bleak image of a remote cottage. 6 163
He came out in blotches all over his arms. 8 165
Animals sometimes get stuck in the bog. 3 160
She bombarded me questions. 2 22
Bribery and corruption was common in 5 58 their industry.
I often felt that my silence brought out the 2 22 best in people.
I'd like to bring him face-to-face with his 5 162 victim.
Ellen MacArthur’s career forced her to 1 9
brush up her school-girl French.
My grandparents live in a bungalow. 9 166
The walk took us to a log cabin in the 9 166 woods.
The sight of pristine beaches and calm 3 160
turquoise waters made us forget our long H j eo ha urn se the y in c aanpa inbil st it a y t
nt. o do well at school. 1 158
They were protesting against capitalism. 7 85
If you cast your mind back to the last 4 161
meeting, you'll remember that we agreed Stu o nba inc trhin eas ge c t an he c feaeu.se wrinkles. 8 165
This alternative massage is designed to 8 95
stimulate the blood circulation, creating a youthful glow.
Drinking lots of water can help you to 8 165 have clear skin.
She made her decision in a clear-headed 7 164 way.
There was a closeness between them. 7 85
I like this photo of a room with very little 6 163
furniture in it - it's not too cluttered.
I was upset by her coldness towards us. 7 85
They worked in close collaboration with 7 85 an architect.
How do I come across to other people? 2 22
If you have an allergic reaction, your skin 8 165
might come out in spots.
If I think of my time in New York, the first 4 161
thing that comes to mind is a yellow taxi.
Community service is a more effective 5 162 punishment than prison.
What level of competence would you like 1 158 to attain eventually?
She illustrated the concept with examples. 10 116
She concluded by encouraging more 10 167
people to try one of their free community H e ed a u dcd atre io snse cdo tuhe
rse cs.onference on Friday. 10 116
He is a very conscientious student. 4 161
She was badly injured, but still conscious. 4 161
He works in the construction sector - he's 5 59 a building manager.
The firm was contracted to supply the 5 59 wood.
He won a major contract for his company. 5 59
There wasn't enough evidence to convict 5 162 her of the crime.
My grandmother was absolutely 10 168
convinced that black cats were unlucky.
The idea that horseshoes bring you luck 10 168
doesn’t seem very convincing to me. He crawled up the stairs. 2 159
Credit card fraud usually happens 5 58
because people are careless.
He crept into the house. 2 159
It is customary to hang horseshoes above 10 119 the front door.
People go into some kind of retreat to cut 2 22
themselves off from the outside world.
We avoided the dark pools of stagnant 3 160
water and eventually reached the firmer ground beyond.
Those houses are totally nondescript and 9 107 pretty dated.
Learning a language requires dedication. 1 158
He demonstrated their new approach but 10 116 it was all a bit boring.
She demonstrated her understanding of 10 116
complex social issues by explaining them in everyday language.
Quietly we moved through the dense 3 35 vegetation.
In the most deprived areas of the city, 3 34
unemployment stands at around 50%.
They lost everything they had in the flood 3 34 and were left destitute.
It was the biggest game of the year and 6 71
we had played appallingly. I was I d a o bs no'lt ha utel ve t y d he ev d as is ta ctip edl.ine to study alone. 1 158
She became disillusioned with politics. 6 71
He lives with his parents and pays no bills, 3 34
so he has a lot of disposable income.
I couldn't understand him because there 1 158
were too many distractions in the room.
They helped with the distribution of 7 85 supplies.
The boat drifted out to sea. 2 159
I go back to bed and I drift off to sleep for 8 94 a couple of hours.
I get tired around 03:00 and I drop off to 8 94
sleep until 07:00 or so.
This cream can help to prevent dry skin. 8 165
I think most things that fortune tellers say 10 168
are dubious, to say the least.
He's wearing an elaborate costume with 6 163
fur and feathers and gold buttons.
Empty moorland stretches towards the 3 160 distant mountains.
There have been large price rises in the 5 59 energy sector.
These changes can have a hugely 1 12
significant impact but can go entirely Tuhe n sneo o t l ic de p d ho w to hil se a t re he ve y a rry e e v in o p craotgivree.ss. 6 68
Studies have found that merely being 7 85
reminded of an experience of exclusion
prompts people to judge a room’s temperature as colder.
Street photography doesn't rely on having 6 68 exotic lenses.
They export a lot of the fruit they grow. 5 59 Our main export is oil. 5 59
English speakers have little to no 1 10
exposure to the sounds of foreign languages.
This treatment is designed to keep the 8 95 facial muscles firm.
The facial leaves you with a glowing 8 95 complexion.
Well my idea for changing the world can 7 85
be justified on the grounds of justice and fairness.
People’s stories about seeing ghosts 10 168
usually sound rather far-fetched to me.
Most of our finance comes from the 5 59 government.
We borrowed money to finance the 5 59 project.
She works in the financial sector as 5 59 banker.
I think the jury will find him guilty. 5 162
The judge fined her £3,000. 5 162
I use make-up to hide any fine lines. 8 165
This treatment is designed to keep the 8 95 facial muscles firm.
Talking to people is a way of fitting in. 2 22
You need perfect light to create a flawless 6 163 image.
We visited a remote village in the foothills. 3 160
Looking up, I saw the forest canopy far 3 160 above my head.
She gets lots of freckles in summer. 8 165
The facial leaves your skin feeling fresh 8 95 and renewed.
I needed to get in touch but I couldn’t 6 71
track her down. I felt very frustrated.
We gain perspective at the cost of 7 85 intimacy.
Most people hate it when they start 8 165 getting wrinkles.
When he went to live in Korea, he quickly 1 158
got accustomed to the sound of the language.
The sounds of Finnish are quite unique, so 1 158
I found it dificult to to get to grips with the pronunciation.
She gave testimony in court that she had 5 162
seen the accused running from the scene of the crime.
The robot spoke to me, whirring and 7 81 glassy-eyed.
She gave a gleeful laugh. 6 71
She went into far too much detail and 10 116
presented the information badly.
I won't go into the finer points of the law. 10 116
He always goes on about his dogs when I 2 22 go and see him.
If I need to think quickly, I always go with 4 161 my gut instinct.
The charm invites good fortune and 10 119
brings wealth to the owner.
These bracelets are worn as a good luck 10 119 charm.
The graceful, elegant lines of the building 9 107
are very pleasing to the eye. It’s stunning.
Modal verbs are gradually giving way to 1 12
other less formal expressions.
Because I understood some French, I 1 9
could grasp some of what they were saying.
According to new research, people 7 85
exposed to warmer temperatures find it His ha w rd aerr p toho g troagsrpaphs view w p e o rinet vse o rty g herrit t ty ha .n 6 68 their own.
The use of get passives has grown 1 12 substantially.
People who believe in good luck charms 10 168 must be very gullible.
The brakes on the bus weren’t working 7 164
properly so it was a hair-raising journey.
He offered to help, but it was very half- 7 164 hearted.
Don’t expect any sympathy – he’s very 7 164 hard-hearted.
Many farmers are facing real economic 3 34
hardship after the drought killed all their crops.
If you want to be a model, it helps to have 8 165 a glowing complexion.
I had a hunch that I should resign, and I 4 161 was right.
I may have a nap later in the day, after 8 94 lunch.
Penny’s lucky – she has an ear for 1 158 languages.
Tooth loss and heart trouble are not 8 165 inevitable parts of ageing,
The sight of elderly people in love is heart- 7 164 warming.
I felt helpless because there was nothing I 6 71 could do.
After about a year, he found he could a 1 158
hold a conversation in Italian without too much effort.
I often wanted to criticize them but I had 2 22 to hold myself back.
How long do you think they'll hold her in 5 162 custody?
Do you think they will hold her in solitary 5 162 confinement?
I grew up on a housing estate near 9 166 Hamburg.
On our third day we came to some huge 3 160 sand dunes.
These changes can have a hugely 1 12
significant impact but can go entirely
unnoticed while they are in progress.
Zeno is staring at me, at once uncannily 7 81
humanlike but also eerily blank-eyed.
Erwitt's photographs tended to be playful, 6 68 humorous and amusing.
We hurtled down a 1,600-foot volcanic 2 25 slope.
You may perhaps have seen some of the 6 68 artist's iconic work.
He used lots of anecdotes to illustrate his 10 116 points.
She spent six weeks in Poland and really 1 158
immersed herself in the language and culture.
We have to import this stone from Italy. 5 59
There are high taxes on imports. 5 59
As the town is fairly small, the large castle 9 107
on the hill is really too imposing and seems out of place.
There’s no money to help impoverished 3 34
communities build basic facilities like
schools and medical centres.
They have offered their workers a pay 5 59 increase.
Sales have increased recently. 5 59
High fuel prices have damaged the 5 59 industrial sector.
There’s no need to resort to painful 8 165
injections or plastic surgery.
He knows about all the lastest 7 85
innovations in computer technology.
The council wanted a striking and 9 107
innovative town hall to bring a modern edge to their city.
I was the only person at the party who 6 71
was over 40. I felt a bit insecure.
She has little insight into their lives. 1 158
Robots can never replace human beings in 1 158
any context that requires interaction with people.
They struggle with first language 1 158 interference.
We gain perspective at the cost of 7 85 intimacy.
People worry that social media are 7 85
making us lonely and isolated.
She was suffering feelings of isolation. 7 85
The amount they paid for the house was 7 164 jaw-dropping.
My brother had money, friends, and now a 6 71
charming wife. I felt extremely jealous.
He travelled right through a chunk of 3 35
Africa’s most threatened jungle environment.
People tend to give up on second 1 158
language learning too easily. You need to
keep at it if you want to succeed.
I think I know subconsciously when 4 44 people are lying to me.
One lasting change to English that was 1 12
barely perceptible at the time is known as The Great Vowel Shift. She leaped over the rocks. 2 159
My sister is left-handed. 7 164
I felt a great sense of liberation when I 7 85 left my job.
The robot's skin looks and feels startlingly 7 81 lifelike.
I’ve always been a light sleeper. 8 94
After eating nothing for ten hours, I 7 164
began to feel a bit light-headed.
I’m fed up with serious films. I’d like to see 7 164
something more light-hearted.
There are financial limitations on their 1 158 education. He limped off the pitch. 2 159
Literacy rates have gone up in the area. 1 158
We can’t go on using our credit cards all 3 34
the time. We have to learn to live within Loon urelin me eassn m
s. akes people feel cold. 7 85
This mirror protects the house against 10 119 magic spells.
You make a wish with every knot you tie 10 119 in the ribbon.
When the missing money was noticed, 5 162
they made an allegation of fraud against Smith.
He kept making comments under his 10 116
breath when he was supposed to be
addressing the audience.
Even though I got a pay rise last year, I 3 34
still find it difficult to make ends meet.
She made some throwaway remarks 10 116 about her childhood.
I know a millionaire who owns a mansion 9 166 in the Carribbean.
Our manufacturing sector has shrunk 5 59 considerably.
The soldiers marched through the square. 2 159
Tall grasses grew in the marsh. 3 160
I hate the materialism of our society. 7 85
Photos that evoke emotions are far more 6 68
powerful and meaningful than just photos with good composition.
You have to have the right mentality to 1 158 learn a language.
Did you know there are 100 billion stars 7 164
just in our own galaxy? It’s mind- boggling.
Moisturising daily combined with weekly 8 165
facials helps to tighten and plump the skin.
We made slow progress through the 3 160
mosquito-infested swamp.
They have no motivation to learn the 1 10 language.
We had some mouth-watering Thai food. 7 164
She lost her place whenever she moved on 10 116 to a new topic!
Everyone in the village disapproves of my 7 164
lifestyle. They’re all so narrow-minded.
There is no necessity to learn the 1 10 language.
I could sense her nervousness. 7 85
Those houses are totally nondescript and 9 107 pretty dated.
He gave us some no-nonsense advice. 6 68
His theories are completely nonsensical. 6 68
I couldn’t sleep a wink. 8 94
Good street photography comes down to 6 68 having an observant eye.
Don't put cream on an oily skin. 8 165
On impulse, I married someone I’d only 4 44
just met and went to live in Japan.
There was a steady shift toward more 1 12
frequent use of the verb + -ing and these
forms are still on the increase.
There are far more subtle, ongoing 1 12
language changes taking place at any given time.
He considers other points of view – he's 7 164 open-minded.
There is little cause for optimism. 7 85
In a recent experiment, ostracism led to a 7 85 drop in skin temperature.
As the town is fairly small, the large castle 9 107
on the hill is really too imposing and seems out of place.
I really like the gold leaf in the ceiling 9 107
decorations, but for some people it’s tasteless and over the top.
The children were a bit over-excited. 6 71
I never oversleep because I have to get to 8 94 work.
She began by paying tribute to all the 10 167
teachers who had inspired her throughout her school years.
She lives in a smart London penthouse. 9 166
When she talks about magic, I’m sure 10 168
what she says is true. She’s very persuasive.
There was a snake crawling across my 6 71
foot. I felt absolutely petrified.
She explained how she picked up the 1 9 language.
There’s no need to resort to painful 8 165
injections or plastic surgery.
My friend says a fortune teller’s advice led 10 168
him to success, but I don’t find this very plausible.
Erwitt's photographs tended to be playful, 6 68 humorous and amusing.
He was given a lighter prison sentence 5 162
because he pleaded guilty to the crime.
We were plunging through the air, 18,000 2 25 feet above the earth.
Poor circulation can be improved by 8 165
regular cardiovascular exercise.
He was arrested on suspicion of 5 58
possession of a controlled substance.
I work at a power station on the coast. 9 166
Photos that evoke emotions are far more 6 68
powerful and meaningful than just photos with good composition.
There is a history of prejudice in the US 7 85 south.
She went into far too much detail and 10 116
presented the information badly.
She presented key information in easy-to- 10 167 read tables.
They like the prestige of knowing a second 1 158 language.
Anti-ageing creams are designed to 8 165 prevent wrinkles.
The sight of pristine beaches and calm 3 160
turquoise waters made us forget our long journey in an instant.
The president sought to project a much 5 59 tougher image.
We have now finished our research 5 59 project.
Young people are often prone to acne. 8 165
There’s a direct relationship between a 3 34
good education system and the economic H p isr p os apreernitts w y of e are c v o e u rny p try.rotective. 6 71
Public sector workers are asking the 5 59 government for a pay rise.
Unless I put a new piece of language into 1 158
practice immediately, I find I forget it.
I wanted to find out what life in the heart 3 35
of a tropical rainforest was really like.
This cream helps reduce scars, acne and 8 95
skin rashes, as well as smoothing out wrinkles.
I’m a very rational thinker. 4 161
You can sense the raw emotion in her 6 68 paintings.
If you explain your problem, I'm sure your 4 161
parents will be reasonable.
Receiving group counselling will not help 5 162
the most serious offenders.
Prisoners with mental health issues 5 162
receive psychiatric help.
We recorded all their names. 5 59
There is no record of her visit. 5 59
There’s a place in China where they’ve 9 105
recreated a traditional English town.
The entire half-mile long stretch of road 9 105
and pavement has been redeveloped.
Before going into class, she reads the 4 161
register to refresh her memory of her students’ names.
The town needs new industries so it 9 105
regains its appeal as a place to live and work.
The council’s policy is to regenerate the 9 105 port area of the city.
Poor circulation can be improved by 8 165
regular cardiovascular exercise.
Removing the speed limit led to so many 9 105
accidents that they reinstated it.
It’s good that students are moving into 9 105
this area. It will help to rejuvenate it.
The most interesting thing was the way 2 22
other people related to me.
Do you think that the reluctance to learn 1 10
English is just a feature of Britain?
We visited a remote village in the foothills. 3 35
It’s a beautiful old building. They just 9 105 need to renovate it.
The photos are very similar - they get a 6 163 bit repetitive.
I couldn’t concentrate on my book or TV 6 71
or work. I was terribly restless.
I naturally wake around 01:00 or 02:00 in 8 94
the morning and I feel wide awake and quite restless.
The fountain in the main square was dry 9 105
and falling to pieces. Now they’ve restored it.
We drove to a retail park to do some 9 166 shopping.
There are plenty of jobs in the retail 5 59 sector.
This is the newly revamped Exhibition 9 105
Road in the heart of London’s museum quarter.
In front of the cottage was a rich green 3 160 meadow where cows grazed.
The rocky ground is unsuitable for 3 160 farming.
This is the sport of rolling downhill at 2 25 high speed.
We were shocked by his rudeness. 7 85
The rugged coastline is famous for its 3 160 beauty.
He usually likes to run down some 2 22 politician or other.
They rushed to catch the train. 2 159
When I'm away from France, my French 1 9 gets rusty.
Massage can help to prevent sagging skin. 8 95
He has saggy skin on the backs of his 8 165 W a e r w
mse.re very satisfied with our holiday. 6 71
Her eyesight is deteriorating and she's got 8 165 arthritis in her knees.
This cream helps reduce scars, acne and 8 95
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kl eeso.ple have no job security. 7 85
We’re better at seeing other perspectives 7 85 when we’re chilly.
He's not self-confident enough to perform 4 161 in public.
She's very self-conscious because of her 4 161 height.
She's very self-conscious because of her 7 81 height.
The robot may start to evolve 7 81
spontaneously and unpredictably,
producing surprising results, totally self-
He complained about the selfishness of his 7 85 determined. brothers.
In her presentation, she sold the idea of 10 167
more flexible working hours to her Ou m ra ho na u gesers is . semi-detached. 9 166
The new art gallery looks sensational. 6 163
It's not sensible to lie in the sun for too 4 161 long.
He's very sensitive and gets upset if people 4 161 criticize him.
The judge sentenced her to life 5 162 imprisonment.
Many couples had to endure long periods 7 85 of separation.
He's a member of the seperatism 7 85 movement.
She served a reduced sentence for good 5 162 behaviour.
The judge insisted that she serve the full 5 162 ten years.
From where I stood, sheer cliffs dropped 3 160 to the sea.
Can you tell me what that sign says? I’m 7 164
afraid I’m short-sighted.
The defence showed evidence in court 5 162
which supported the accused’s alibi.
When she's tired, she really shows her 8 165 age.
Robots sometimes seem silly-minded. 7 81
Every city needs an iconic skyscraper or 9 166 two.
My husband sleeps like a log. 8 94 We slid down the slope. 2 159
I told him you were coming today, but it 4 161 must have slipped his mind.
Someone held a door open for me and a 2 22
little ‘thank you’ slipped out.
This facial gives you really smooth skin. 8 165
You’ll go soaring inside a vertical wind 2 25 tunnel.
Temperature may be a crucial way our 7 85
bodies keep track of whether we’re She get is t s in tgr ton he g sly o oc p ialpo c soendt t acot so w ceia n leisem d. . 7 85
It was the most beautiful thing I’d ever 6 71 seen. I was speechless.
Lots of teenagers get spots. 8 165
He staggered across the field. 2 159
Strengthening and toning exercises help 8 165 to give you energy.
They strolled through the park. 2 159
I really struggle with English idioms. 1 158
I can't even afford a studio in this city. 9 166
The graceful, elegant lines of the building 9 107
are very pleasing to the eye. It’s stunning.
There are far more subtle, ongoing 1 12
language changes taking place at any given time.
One idea if you’re suffering from insomnia 8 94
is to get out there and take some photos.
She summarised the key ideas in her 10 167
presentation with a list of bullet points.
Words such as 'going to', 'have to', 'need 1 12
to' and 'want to' are taking hold.
I love taking spontaneous decisions. 4 161 They’re more fun!
I really like the gold leaf in the ceiling 9 107
decorations, but for some people it’s
tasteless an over the top.
Tax evasion is not a crime, just creative 5 58 accounting.
I was terribly restless. 6 71
We were deep in the heart of the jungle 3 35 now.
Looking down, I saw the mouth of a cave 3 160 in the cliff face.
You need to weigh up the pros and cons of 4 44 changing your job.
I’m successful in business because I think 4 161 logically.
I’ll need time to think it over before I 4 161 decide.
I’d always think twice before trusting a 4 161 stranger.
The thinning and greying of his hair made 8 165 him look much older.
I’ve failed the driving test twice now. Ah 10 119 well, third time lucky.
Moisturising daily combined with weekly 8 165
facials helps to tighten and plump the skin.
I know it’s not raining, but take an 10 119
umbrella just to be on the safe side.
This research might explain the affable 7 85 tolerance of Canadians.
People feel tongue-tied around 7 81 conversational robots.
Tooth loss and heart trouble are not 8 165
inevitable parts of ageing,
My wife used to force me to get out of bed 8 94
as I used to lie there tossing and turning all night. I was totally speechless. 6 71
They’ve agreed to sell the house, so this 10 119
time next week it’ll be ours – touch wood.
Our new office is in a tower block 9 166 overlooking the river.
Horseshoes were traditionally nailed 10 119 above doorways.
The company provides workers with 5 59
transport to its factory.
The coal is transported to the power 5 59 station.
Fuel prices are extremely important to the 5 59 transport sector.
I’ll always treasure the memory of the 4 161
warm welcome they gave us.
She is being held in custody while waiting 5 162 for her trial.
The smell of freshly baked bread always 4 161
triggers a memory of my grandmother.
I was separated from the outside world by 3 35 dense tropical vegetation.
They hacked their way through the 3 35 undergrowth.
This area is one of the last untouched 3 35
wildernesses of the Upper Guinean forest belt.
I vaguely remember seeing that film years 4 161 ago,
I was separated from the outside world by 3 35
dense tropical vegetation.
He was convicted of violent assault on a 5 58 stranger.
He saw his speech as an opportunity to 10 167
voice concerns about the rise in crime in his neighbourhood.
The mirrors face outwards so they can 10 119 ward off evil.
The books are stored in a warehouse. 9 166
She will always help her friends – she's 7 164 warm hearted.
I think it’s important to weigh up the 4 44
advantages and disadvantages before you take action.
Weight loss can be aided by eating a 8 165
varied and balanced diet.
His street scenes are well-composed but 6 68 rather boring.
My grandparents used to be relatively 3 34
well-off, but they lost all their money in bad investments.
They prepared themselves to whirl upside 2 25 down, again and again.
Try our new whitening toothpaste. You’ll 8 165 be amazed.
You’ll go whizzing over ski slopes. 2 25
They went whooshing down white-water 2 25
rapids on a flimsy raft.
I naturally wake around 01:00 or 02:00 in 8 94
the morning and I feel wide awake and quite restless.
This area is one of the last untouched 3 35
wildernesses of the Upper Guinean forest belt.
In the distance, beyond wooded slopes, the 3 160
mountains rose up into the sky.
This cream helps reduce scars, acne and 8 95
skin rashes, as well as smoothing out wrinkles.
Try this whitening toothpaste to get rid of 8 165 yellowing teeth.
This alternative massage is designed to 8 95
stimulate the blood circulation, creating a youthful glow.
Prepare to zoom down a steep, 1,600-foot 2 25 volcanic slope.
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