EVP(English Vocabulary Profile American) B1(1/2) Test

last

[adjective ;] REMAINING only remaining examples: Who wants the ____ piece of cake?

female

[adjective] belonging or relating to women, or to the sex that can produce eggs or have babies examples: a ____ athlete/employee ____ cats/elephants She was voted the best ____ vocalist.

male

[adjective] belonging to or relating to the sex that cannot have babies examples: a ____ colleague a ____ giraffe What percentage of the adult ____ population is unemployed?

antique

[adjective] old and often rare or beautiful examples: ____ furniture ____ silver/jewelry

charming

[adjective] pleasant and attractive examples: He's very ____. It's a ____ little village.

fashionable

[adjective] popular at a particular time examples: a ____ nightclub/restaurant ____ clothes It's no longer ____ to smoke.

financial

[adjective] relating to money or how money is managed examples: They're having a few ____ difficulties at the moment. a ____ adviser

intelligent

[adjective] showing intelligence, or able to learn and understand things easily examples: a highly ____ young man an ____ remark Helen had a few ____ things to say on the subject.

brave

[adjective] showing no fear of dangerous or difficult situations examples: a ____ soldier It was a ____ decision to leave her job and start her own business. She was very ____ to learn to ski at fifty. Of the three organizations criticized, only one was ____ enoughto face the press. Richards has made a ____ attempt to answer his critics.

magnificent

[adjective] very good or very beautiful examples: a ____ view They live in a ____ old house. He gave a ____ performance.

curious

[adjective] wanting to know or learn about something examples: I was ____ to know what would happen next. Babies are ____ about everything around them. ""Why did you ask?"" ""I was just ____.""

helpful

[adjective] willing to help, or useful examples: She's such a sweet, ____ girl! I'm sorry, I was only trying to be ____. He made several ____ suggestions.

fancy

[adjective] ATTRACTIVE attractive and formal or having attractive decoration and interesting features examples: I wanted a simple black dress, nothing ____. Wow - that's a ____ car!

bad

[adjective] EVIL (of people or actions) evil or morally unacceptable examples: There are a lot of ____ people in the world. He's got his faults but he's not a ____ person.

due

[adjective] EXPECTED expected to happen, arrive, etc. at a particular time examples: What time is the next bus ____? The next meeting is ____ to be held in three months' time. Their first baby is ____ in January.

fancy

[adjective] EXPENSIVE expensive, fashionable, or of high quality examples: a ____ hotel/restaurant I got myself a ____ new smartphone.

active

[adjective] GRAMMAR An active verb or sentence is one in which the subject is the person or thing doing the action. examples: ""Anna told me"" is an ____ sentence, and ""I was told by Anna"" is passive.

giant

[adjective] IMAGINARY MAN extremely large examples: a ____ spider

general

[adjective] NOT DETAILED not detailed, but including the most basic or necessary information examples: These leaflets contain some ____ information about the school. It's a very ____ description. I've got a ____ idea of how it works.

confused

[adjective] NOT UNDERSTAND unable to think clearly or to understand something examples: People keep telling me different things and I'm getting very ____. Sorry, I'm a bit ____ - are we meeting here or in town? She seemed a bit ____ about the arrangements.

private

[adjective] SECRET describes activities which involve personal matters or relationships and are not connected with your work examples: Apparently in interviews he refuses to talk about his ____ life.

different

[adjective] SEPARATE used to talk about separate things or people of the same type examples: I had to go to three ____ bookstores to find that book she wanted.

flat

[adjective] WITHOUT AIR Flat shoes do not raise your feet far from the ground. examples: Wear ____ shoes - you'll be on your feet all day.

broad

[adjective] a broad range/variety, etc. a group that includes many different things or people examples: The magazine covers a ____ range of subjects, from sewing to psychology.

fond

[adjective] be fond of sb/sth to like someone or something examples: She was very ____ of horses. I'm very ____ of her. My brother is ____ of pointing out my mistakes.

known

[adjective] be known as sth to be called examples: California is also ____ as the Sunshine State.

deaf

[adjective] fall on deaf ears unable to hear, either completely or partly examples: He's been totally/partially ____ since birth.

fresh

[adjective] fresh air air outside buildings or away from the city that is clean and cool examples: Let's go outside and get some ____ air.

past

[adjective] the past the time before the present and all the things that happened then examples: the distant/recent ____ In the past, more travel was by train.

honest

[adjective] to be honest used to express your real opinion examples: To be honest, I didn't really enjoy the party. To be ____ with you, I don't think it will be possible.

face to face

[adverb] directly, meeting someone in the same place examples: We need ____ talk ____ ____ ____.

percent

[adverb] for or out of every 100, shown by the symbol % examples: You got 20 ____ of the answers right - that means one out of every five. Only 40% of people bothered to vote in the election.

loudly

[adverb] in a way that makes a lot of noise examples: They were all talking ____.

aloud

[adverb] in a way that other people can hear examples: He read her letter ____ to the rest of the family. I laughed ____ at some of his comments. I was just thinking ____.

over

[adverb] ACROSS from one side or place to another examples: She leaned ____ and kissed me. Why don't you come ____ for dinner on Thursday? We're having friends ____ for a barbecue..

extra

[adverb] ACTOR more examples: They pay her ____ to work nights.

behind

[adverb] BACK at or to the back of someone or something examples: Somebody grabbed me from ____.

clearly

[adverb] CERTAIN used to show that you think something is obvious or certain examples: The accident was ____ the truck driver's fault. Clearly, he's very talented.

over

[adverb] FINISHED finished examples: I'll be glad when the semester is ____. The show was ____ before nine.

first

[adverb] FIRST TIME for the first time examples: When did you ____ meet each other? I ____ heard the song on the radio.

how

[adverb] How about ...? used to ask someone for a suggestion, opinion, or fact examples: Okay, so hot dogs for the kids - ____ about the grownups? I don't have any pets - ____ about you?

around

[adverb] IN A CIRCLE/CIRCULAR MOVEMENT in a circle or with circular movement examples: She passed a plate of biscuits ____. This switch makes the wheels go ____.

once

[adverb] PAST in the past, but not now examples: This house ____ belonged to my grandfather. Computers are much cheaper now than they ____ were.

actually

[adverb] SURPRISE used when you are emphasizing something surprising examples: An old friend of mine from college was ____ at the same concert - I hadn't seen her for years! Don't tell me he ____ paid!

altogether

[adverb] TOTAL in total examples: There were twenty people there ____. That'll be £52.50 altogether, please.

quietly

[adverb] WITHOUT NOISE making little or no noise examples: ""Don't worry,"" she said ____.

ever

[adverb] ever since continuously since that time examples: We met at school and have been friends ____ since. He's been depressed ____ since he got divorced.

or

[conjunction] or two used to indicate a very small number, often no more than two examples: We will spend a day ____ two in Boston. Mom said I can bring a friend ____ two with me. I'd like to ask our guest of honor to say a word ____ two.

cancer

[noun [C or U]] a serious disease that is caused when cells in the body grow in a way that is uncontrolled and not normal examples: breast/lung ____ He died of liver ____. ____ of the stomach a ____ patient

CD-ROM

[noun [C or U]] compact disc read-only memory: a disc that holds large amounts of information that can be read by a computer but cannot be changed examples: Cambridge dictionaries are available on ____.

comedy

[noun [C or U]] entertainment such as a film, play, etc. which is funny examples: His latest film is described as a romantic ____. I prefer Shakespeare's ____ to his tragedies.

attitude

[noun [C or U]] how you think or feel about something, and how this makes you behave examples: He has a very bad ____ to/toward work. That boy has a real ____ problem. She has a very positive ____ generally.

marriage

[noun [C or U]] the legal relationship of a man and a woman being a husband and a wife, or the ceremony where people become a husband and a wife examples: They had a long and happy ____. She went to live abroad after the break-up of her ____. She has two daughters by her first ____. a ____ certificate

discussion

[noun [C or U]] when people talk about something and tell each other their ideas or opinions examples: They were having a ____ about football. I can say nothing - the matter is still under ____. Management is holding/having ____ with the union about possible layoffs.

departure

[noun [C or U]] when someone or something leaves a place, especially to start a journey to another place examples: There are four ____ daily to Albany from Rochester. Our ____ was delayed because of bad weather. ____ time

benefit

[noun [C or U]] SERVICE a helpful service employees receive in addition to their pay examples: health/medical ____ The personnel director outlined the employee ____ -- health insurance, retirement plan, etc.

camp

[noun [C or U]] TENTS/BUILDINGS a place where people stay in tents or other temporary structures examples: We set up ____ near the lake.

drama

[noun [C or U]] THEATER a play in a theater or on television or radio, or plays and acting generally examples: She's been in several television ____. He's the ____ critic for the Times. She studied English and ____ in college.

morning

[noun [C or U]] in the morning tomorrow morning examples: I'll pack in the ____.

dozen

[noun [C] ;] dozens twelve examples: a ____ eggs This recipe makes three ____ cookies. Could you get me half a ____ eggs when you go to the store?

camel

[noun [C]] a large animal that lives in the desert and has one or two raised parts on its back examples: Have you ever ridden a ____?

freezer

[noun [C]] a large container operated by electricity in which food can be frozen and stored examples: There's some ice cream in the ____.

heater

[noun [C]] a machine that heats air or water examples: The ____ comes on automatically. Turn your water ____ down to 120 degrees to save energy.

dishwasher

[noun [C]] a machine that washes dirty plates, cups, forks, etc. examples: I was just loading the ____.

chemist

[noun [C]] a person who studies chemistry, or a scientist who works with chemicals or studies their reactions examples: Is he a ____ or a physicist?

keeper

[noun [C]] a person who takes care of animals or is in charge of valuable objects, a building, etc. examples: a zoo ____ a lighthouse ____

journalist

[noun [C]] a person who writes news stories or articles for a newspaper or magazine or broadcasts them on radio or television examples: a freelance ____

olive

[noun [C]] a small green or black fruit with a bitter taste that is eaten or used to produce oil examples: ____ oil ____ trees

preposition

[noun [C]] in grammar, a word which is used before a noun, a noun phrase or a pronoun, connecting it to another word examples: In the sentences ""We jumped in the lake,"" and ""She drove slowly down the driveway,"" ""in"" and ""down"" are ____.

fifth

[noun [C]] one of five equal parts of something examples: One ____ is the same as 20 percent.

chapter

[noun [C]] one of the parts that a book is divided into examples: Read ____ 3 before class tomorrow.

buyer

[noun [C]] someone who buys something expensive such as a house examples: He's still looking for a ____ for his house.

designer

[noun [C]] someone who draws and plans how something will be made examples: a fashion/software ____

expert

[noun [C]] someone who has a lot of skill in something or a lot of knowledge of something examples: a computer/gardening/medical ____ He's an ____ on Japanese literature.

celebrity

[noun [C]] someone who is famous, especially in the entertainment business examples: It's a ____ gossip magazine.

employee

[noun [C]] someone who is paid to work for someone else examples: The number of ____ in the company has tripled over the past decade. She's a former council employee/employee of the council.

killer

[noun [C]] someone who kills another person examples: Police are still hoping to find the dead woman's ____.

backpacker

[noun [C]] someone, especially a young person, who travels around an area without spending much money, carrying a backpack examples: The hostel is used mainly by ____.

landscape

[noun [C]] the appearance of an area of land, especially in the countryside examples: a rural ____ The castle dominates the ____ for miles around.

final

[noun [C]] the last in a series of games, races or competitions, usually the one in which the winner is chosen examples: They're in the ____. The men's basketball ____ will be broadcast Sunday.

biography

[noun [C]] the life story of a person written by someone else examples: He wrote a ____ of Winston Churchill.

ghost

[noun [C]] the spirit of a dead person examples: Do you believe in ____?

haircut

[noun [C]] when someone cuts your hair, or the style in which it has been cut examples: to get a ____ I really need a ____. I like your new ____.

offer

[noun [C]] CHEAP a cheap price or special arrangement for something you are buying examples: This special ____ ends on Friday.

card

[noun [C]] COMPUTER a part inside a computer which controls how the computer operates examples: a graphics/sound ____.

disk

[noun [C]] COMPUTER STORAGE a piece of computer equipment that records and stores information electronically examples: the hard ____ How much ____ space is there?

pan

[noun [C]] COOKING CONTAINER a round, metal container with a handle and usually a lid, that is used for cooking food examples: Heat the milk in the small ____. This dishwasher even washes pots and ____.

bell

[noun [C]] ELECTRICAL OBJECT an electrical object that makes a ringing sound when you press a button examples: Please ring the ____ for attention.

ending

[noun [C]] FINAL PART the last part of a story, film, etc. examples: People want love stories with happy ____.

balcony

[noun [C]] HOUSE ETC. a small area joined to the wall outside an upper room where you can stand or sit examples: We had a drink out on the ____ and watched the sunset.

headline

[noun [C]] IN NEWSPAPER the title of a newspaper story that is printed in large letters above it examples: a front-page ____

limit

[noun [C]] LARGEST POSSIBLE AMOUNT the largest amount of something that is possible or allowed examples: Is there a ____ on the number of tickets you can get? Two cups of coffee - that's my ____. I think we ought to put a ____ on the amount of time we can spend on the project. There's a ____ to my patience. We set a time ____ of thirty minutes for the test.

fan

[noun [C]] MACHINE/OBJECT something that is used to move the air around so that it feels cooler, such as a machine or an object that you move with your hand examples: There was no air conditioning, just a ceiling ____ turning slowly.

director

[noun [C]] MANAGER an important manager in an organization or company examples: the board of ____ She was appointed ____ of the new information center.

period

[noun [C]] MARK a mark (.) that is put at the end of a sentence, or at the end of a word that has been shortened examples:

key

[noun [C]] METHOD a way of explaining or achieving something examples: Hard work is the ____ to success.

head

[noun [C]] MIND the mind and mental abilities examples: All these thoughts were going through my ____. What put that (idea)into your ____?

peak

[noun [C]] MOUNTAIN TOP the top of a mountain, or the mountain itself examples: snow-covered ____ It is one of the most difficult ____ to climb.

article

[noun [C]] NEWSPAPER a piece of writing on a particular subject in a newspaper or magazine examples: There was an interesting ____ on climate change in the paper yesterday.

figure

[noun [C]] NUMBER the symbol for a number or an amount expressed in numbers examples: Can you read this ____? Is it a three or an eight? Write the amount in both words and ____. I looked quickly down the column of ____. He earns a six-figure salary.

document

[noun [C]] ON COMPUTER a piece of text produced electronically on a computer examples: I'll send you the ____ by email.

collar

[noun [C]] PART OF CLOTHES the part of a shirt, coat, etc. that is usually folded over and goes round your neck examples: a shirt ____ a fur ____

item

[noun [C]] PART OF SET a single thing in a set or on a list examples: the last ____ on the list The restaurant has a long menu of about 50 ____. Several ____ of clothing lay on the floor.

model

[noun [C]] PERSON someone whose job is to wear fashionable clothes, be in photographs, etc., in order to advertise things examples: a fashion ____

fight

[noun [C]] PHYSICAL FORCE when people use physical force to hurt or attack others examples: Jeff's always getting into/starting ____. The older boys broke up the ____. He put up a ____ when the police tried to arrest him.

location

[noun [C]] PLACE a place or position examples: The hotel is in a lovely ____ overlooking the lake. A map showing the ____ of the property will be sent to you.

leaf

[noun [C]] PLANT a flat, green part of a plant that grows from a stem or branch examples: a lettuce ____ He was raking up leaves in his yard. By early November it's getting cold and the trees are starting to lose their leaves.

party

[noun [C]] POLITICS an organization of people who share the same political beliefs and try to win elections examples: a political ____ the Republican/Democratic ____ He lost the Republican primary but may run as a third ____ candidate. Members of his own ____ voted against the bill.

officer

[noun [C]] POSITION OF AUTHORITY a person who has a position of authority in an organization examples: I had an interview with the university admissions ____. the chief executive/financial ____ a customs/corrections ____

disk

[noun [C]] RECORDING a CD examples: Both songs are on their latest ____.

partner

[noun [C]] RELATIONSHIP someone who you live with and have a sexual relationship with examples: ____ are not invited to the office party.

cross

[noun [C]] RELIGION two pieces of wood that cross each other, on which people were left to die in the past as a punishment, or an object in this shape, used as a symbol of the Christian religion examples: She wears a gold ____ around her neck.

period

[noun [C]] SCHOOL in school, a division of time in the day when a subject is taught examples: We have six ____ of science a week.

grade

[noun [C]] SCORE a number or letter that shows how good someone's work or performance is examples: Steve never studies, but he always gets good ____. Carla's German ____ was an A.

piece

[noun [C]] SINGLE AMOUNT a single amount of a particular type of thing examples: I have an interesting ____ of information/news for you. She gave me a very useful ____ of advice.

comment

[noun [C]] THING SAID something that you say or write that expresses your opinion examples: I don't want any ____ about my new haircut! Tell us what you think - go to our web page and post/leave/add a ____. He made negative ____ to the press.

bill

[noun [C]] foot the bill a piece of paper money examples: a twenty-dollar ____

back

[noun [C]] in back of sb/sth behind someone or something examples: They sat in ____ of us on the plane.

bargain

[noun [C]] in the bargain something that is on sale for less than its usual price or its real value examples: This coat was half-price - a real ____. The airline regularly offers last-minute airfares at ____ prices.

kind

[noun [C]] kind of used to talk about something when you are not sure of its exact type examples: He's opening some ____ of store.

load

[noun [C]] loads of/a load of a lot examples: There were ____ of people there. I've got a ____ of work to finish before tomorrow.

friend

[noun [C]] make friends (with sb) to begin to know and like someone examples: He finds it difficult to make ____. He's made ____ with a boy in his class called Alex.

minute

[noun [C]] wait a minute said in order to interrupt someone, or to get their attention or when you have suddenly thought of something important examples: Wait a ____ - I've just had an idea.

education

[noun [U or no plural]] the process of teaching or learning in a school or college, or the knowledge that you get from this examples: primary/secondary/adult/university/higher ____ As a child he received most of his ____ at home. It's a country which places great importance on ____. It's important for children to get a good ____.

cotton

[noun [U]] cloth or thread made from the fibers of the cotton plant examples: a shirt made of pure ____ a simple ____ dress ____ sheets

broccoli

[noun [U]] a green vegetable with a thick stem examples: I had pasta with ____ and tomatoes.

ma'am

[noun [U]] a polite way of speaking to a woman examples: Can I help you, ma'am?

chewing gum

[noun [U]] a soft, flavored substance that you chew but do not swallow examples: Would you like a piece/stick of ____ ____?

behavior

[noun [U]] the way that you behave examples: bad/good ____ Did you notice anything strange about his ____?

jogging

[noun [U]] when you jog examples: Let's go ____.

backpacking

[noun [U]] when you travel around an area without spending much money, carrying a backpack examples: I went ____ when I was a student.

breath

[noun [U]] AIR the air that goes into and out of your lungs examples: Her ____ smelled of garlic.

baggage

[noun [U]] BAGS all the bags that you take with you when you travel examples: checked/carry-on ____ We had to pay extra for our excess ____.

beauty

[noun [U]] BEING BEAUTIFUL the quality of being beautiful examples: This is an area of outstanding natural ____.

literature

[noun [U]] BOOKS books, poems, etc. that are considered to be art examples: American/French/world ____ contemporary ____ great works of ____ The course in English ____ covers Shakespeare's plays.

peace

[noun [U]] CALM calm and quiet examples: You'll need ____ and quiet to study. He says he's at ____ when he's walking in the mountains. Go away and let us to finish our dinner in ____. There'll be no ____ until she gets what she wants.

progress

[noun [U]] IMPROVEMENT development and improvement of skills, knowledge, etc. examples: I don't feel that I'm making much ____ in learning Spanish.

cash

[noun [U]] MONEY money in any form examples: I'm a bit short of ____ at the moment.

attention

[noun [U]] NOTICE when you watch, listen to, or think about something carefully or with interest examples: Ladies and gentlemen, could I have your attention, please? Wait a moment and I'll give you my full ____. After an hour, my ____ started to wander.

energy

[noun [U]] STRENGTH the power and ability to be very active without becoming tired examples: Looking after children takes up a lot of time and ____. I was going to go out this evening, but I just don't have the ____. I didn't even have the ____ to get out of bed.

architecture

[noun [U]] STYLE the design and style of buildings examples: Roman ____ modern ____

architecture

[noun [U]] SUBJECT the skill of designing buildings examples: He studied ____.

garbage

[noun [U]] THINGS THROWN AWAY food waste and other things that you throw away because you do not want them examples: a ____ bag/can Please take out the ____. We were stuck driving behind a ____ truck.

horror

[noun [U]] a horror film/movie/story a film or story that entertains people by shocking or frightening them examples: I love reading ____ stories.

folk

[noun [U]] folk art/dancing, etc. music written and played in a traditional style examples: There are several venues for ____ and jazz in the city.

fun

[noun [U]] for fun or for the fun of it for pleasure and not for any other reason. examples: I ran but just for ____.

pay attention

[noun [U]] pay attention (to sth) to watch, listen to, or think about something carefully examples: You weren't paying ____ to what I was saying.

news

[noun [U]] the news the announcement of important events on television, radio, and in newspapers examples: It was on the 6 o'clock ____. the nightly ____ I usually listen to/watch the 11 o'clock ____.

the ground floor

[noun [no plural]] the floor of a building that is at the same level as the ground outside examples: My office is on ____ ____ ____.

the first floor

[noun [no plural]] the floor of a building that is at the same level as the ground outside examples: She works on ____ ____ ____.

maximum

[noun [no plural]] the largest amount allowed or possible examples: The temperature will reach a ____ of 60°F today. The school has a ____ of 30 students per class.

pantyhose

[noun [plural]] a piece of women's clothing made of thin material that covers body below the waist, including the legs examples: She bought a new pair of ____.

cattle

[noun [plural]] male and female cows kept on a farm for their milk or meat examples: beef/dairy ____

contents

[noun [plural]] INFORMATION the information or ideas that are written in a book, letter, document, etc. examples: the ____ of his will

contents

[noun [plural]] THINGS INSIDE everything that is contained within something examples: The ____ of his bag spilled all over the floor. He hardly needed to open the letter because he already knew the ____.

cheek

[noun] the soft part of your face which is below your eye and between your mouth and ear examples: rosy ____ The tears ran down her ____. He kissed her on both ____.

case

[noun] (just) in case because of a possibility of something happening, being needed, etc. examples: I don't think I'll need any money but I'll bring some just in ____. Bring a map in ____ you get lost.

imagination

[noun] ABILITY the ability to create ideas or pictures in your mind examples: The job needs someone with creativity and ____.

memory

[noun] ABILITY TO REMEMBER your ability to remember examples: You have a good ____. She has an excellent ____ for names. He had a photographic ____. ____ loss

degree

[noun] ACHIEVEMENT a title of achievement given for completing a course of study at a college or university examples: ""What is your ____ in?"" ""Art History."" She's got a physics degree/a ____ in physics from Princeton.

interest

[noun] ACTIVITY/SUBJECT something that you enjoy doing, studying or experiencing examples: On his form he lists his ____ as cycling, the cinema and cooking.

land

[noun] AREA OF GROUND an area of ground, especially when used for a particular purpose such as farming or building examples: This ____ here is good for growing potatoes. We want to buy a plot of ____ to build a house. They just bought 150 acres of ____ in Idaho.

improvement

[noun] CHANGE a change to something that makes it better examples: home/road/transportation ____

family

[noun] CHILDREN the children of a family examples: He's a single parent raising a ____ on his own. Paul and Alison are hoping to start a ____ soon.

language

[noun] COMMUNICATION communication between people, usually using words examples: She has done research into how children acquire ____. Her ____ skills are excellent.

entry

[noun] COMPETITION WORK a piece of work that you do to try to win a competition examples: There have been a fantastic number of ____ for this year's poetry competition. the winning ____

graduation

[noun] COMPLETION the successful completion of a course of study and awarding of a degree or certificate examples: high-school ____ What do you plan to do after ____?

presentation

[noun] EVENT a talk giving information about something examples: The speaker gave an interesting ____ on urban transportation.

meaning

[noun] EXPRESS The meaning of words, signs, or actions is what they express or represent. examples: The word ""squash"" has several ____. The ____ of his gesture was clear. His novels often have a hidden ____.

detail

[noun] FACT one of many facts or pieces of information about something examples: She insisted on telling me every single ____. We don't know the full/precise ____ of the story yet.

pleasure

[noun] FEELING a feeling of happiness or enjoyment examples: His visits gave his grandparents such ____. Why do so many boys take ____ in killing insects?

cream

[noun] FOR SKIN a soft substance that you rub into your skin examples: face/hand ____ moisturizing ____

gas

[noun] FUEL a substance in a form like air that is used as a fuel for heating and cooking examples: a ____ stove Do you prefer cooking with electricity or ____?

pool

[noun] GAME a game in which two people use long, thin sticks to hit colored balls into holes around the edge of a table examples: We played ____ all evening.

entry

[noun] INFORMATION a separate piece of information that is recorded in a book such as a dictionary, or on the Internet examples: They've updated a lot of the ____ on the website. As his illness progressed, he made fewer ____ in his diary.

fire

[noun] NATURAL HEAT a small controlled fire that is used for heating or cooking examples: It's very cold in here - should I light a ____? We built a ____ on the beach. We put up our tents and made a small ____.

mess

[noun] NOT NEAT Something or someone that is a mess or is in a mess, looks dirty and disorganized and is not neat. examples: My hair's such a ____! The house is in a ____. He makes a terrible ____ when he's cooking. Go and clean up that ____ in the kitchen.

disappointment

[noun] PERSON/THING something or someone that disappoints you examples: The party turned out to be a big / huge / great ____. I'm afraid I've been a ____ to my parents.

earth

[noun] PLANET the planet that we live on examples: The ____ takes approximately 365 days to go round the Sun. Swimming in a pool is the best place on ____ to be on a hot day like this.

design

[noun] PLANNING the way in which something is planned and made examples: I don't like the ____ of this kettle. The building was originally Victorian in ____. a serious ____ fault The car has some excellent ____ features.

moment

[noun] POINT IN TIME a point in time examples: Just at that moment, the phone rang. Don't leave it to/till the last ____.

defense

[noun] SPORTS the part of a sports team which tries to prevent the other team from scoring points examples: I'm best playing ____.

medicine

[noun] TREATMENT treatment for illness or injury, or the study of this examples: Western/Chinese ____ a career in ____ She is a doctor, but is unable to practice ____ in her own country.

battle

[noun] WAR a fight between armed forces in a war examples: the ____ of Gettysburg He was killed in ____.

life

[noun] WAY OF LIVING a way of living examples: You lead an exciting ____. A vacation is a pleasant change from everyday ____. Teaching has been her whole ____.

appearance

[noun] WAY YOU LOOK the way a person or thing looks to other people examples: The buildings are very similar in ____. You can alter/change the whole ____ of a room just by lighting it in a certain way. She gives the ____ of being very efficient.

climate

[noun] WEATHER the weather conditions that an area usually has examples: a hot/dry/cold/wet ____ The Mediterranean ____ is good for growing citrus fruits and grapes.

madam

[noun] WOMAN a formal and polite way of speaking to a woman examples: Can I help you, ____?

composition

[noun] WRITING a short piece of writing about a particular subject, done by a student examples: a 500-word ____

life

[noun] a/sb's way of life the manner in which a person lives examples: She told us all about her way of ____ in Japan.

fire

[noun] catch fire to start burning examples: The car crashed and caught ____.

idea

[noun] have no idea to not know examples: ""Where's George?"" ""I have no ____.""

in advance

[noun] in advance before a particular time, or before doing a particular thing examples: If you're going to come, please let me know ____ ____.

case

[noun] in case of sth when something happens, or in preparation for when something happens examples: We keep a bucket of water backstage, in ____ of fire.

place

[noun] in first/second/third, etc. place If you are in first/second/third, etc. place in a race or competition, that is your position. examples: He finished in fifth ____.

end

[noun] in the end finally, after something has been thought about or discussed a lot examples: We were thinking about going to Switzerland, but in the ____ we went to Austria.

face

[noun] make a face to show with your face that you do not like someone or something examples: Joe made a ____ when he saw what was for lunch.

display

[noun] on display If something is on display, it is there for people to look at. examples: Many old airplanes are on ____ at the museum.

purpose

[noun] on purpose intentionally examples: I didn't do it on purpose, it was an accident.

fault

[noun] sb's fault If something bad that has happened is someone's fault, they are responsible for it. examples: She believes it was the doctor's ____ that Peter died. It's not my ____ she didn't come!

take advantage of sth

[noun] take advantage of sth to use something good in a situation to help you examples: I thought I'd ____ ____ ____ the exercise facility while I'm here.

on

[preposition] (all) on your own alone examples: I like living ____ my own.

of

[preposition] CAUSE showing a reason or cause examples: He died ____ cancer.

after

[preposition] FOLLOWING following someone or something examples: We ran ____ him but he got away.

for

[preposition] HELP in order to help someone examples: I'll carry those bags ____ you.

day after day/year after year, etc.

[preposition] day after day/year after year, etc. happening every day/year, etc. over a long period examples: We rented the same house in Maine for our vacation year ____ year.

for

[preposition] for ever always in the future examples: I'm not going to live here ____ ever.

more

[pronoun] GREATER NUMBER OF TIMES used to show that something happens a greater number of times than before examples: We eat out a lot ____ than we used to. We go to the movies ____ often in the winter.

much

[pronoun] OFTEN/ A LOT used mainly in questions or negative sentences to mean often or a lot examples: Do you go to London ____? I don't like curry very ____.

explode

[verb [I or T]] If something such as a bomb explodes, it bursts with noise and force, and if you explode it, you make it burst with noise and force. examples: A bomb ____ed at one of London's busiest railway stations this morning. He put too much air in the tire and it ____ed.

admit

[verb [I or T]] to agree that something is true, especially unwillingly examples: He ____ed his mistake. She ____ed (that) she would rather just stay at home. I wasn't entirely honest with him, I admit, but I didn't actually tell him any lies.

decrease

[verb [I or T]] to become less, or to make something become less examples: During the summer months, rainfall ____.

fry

[verb [I or T]] to cook food in hot oil or fat, or to be cooked in hot oil or fat examples: ____ the mushrooms in a little butter.

increase

[verb [I or T]] RISE to get bigger or to make something bigger in amount or size examples: Sales of laptops have ____ed over the last few years. The cost of the project has ____ed dramatically/significantly since it began. Gradually ____ the temperature to the boiling point.

notice

[verb [I or T]] SIGN to see something and be aware of it examples: I ____ed a crack in the ceiling. Mary waved at the man but he didn't seem to ____. He ____ed (that) the woman was staring at him. Did you ____ how she did that?

please

[verb [I or T]] anything/as/what/whatever, etc. you please to make someone feel happy examples: I only got married to ____ my parents. He was always a good boy, very friendly and eager to ____.

hope

[verb [I or T]] hope to do sth to intend to do something examples: Dad ____ to retire next year.

cough

[verb [I]] to force air out of your lungs through your throat with a short loud sound examples: The smoke made me ____. I ____ed all night long.

hitchhike

[verb [I]] to get free rides in someone's vehicle, by standing next to the road and waiting for someone to pick you up examples: We ____ed from Chicago to New Orleans.

depart

[verb [I]] to go away or leave, especially on a journey examples: The plane ____ at 6.00 a.m. The train for Buffalo ____ from platform 2.

cycle

[verb [I]] to ride a bicycle examples: I usually walk or ____ to work.

jog

[verb [I]] to run slowly for exercise examples: I ____ through the park every morning.

joke

[verb [I]] to say funny things, or not be serious examples: They ____ed and laughed as they looked at the photos. It's more serious than you think, so please don't ____ about it.

lie

[verb [I]] to say or write something which is not true in order to deceive someone examples: Are you lying to me? Don't trust her - she's lying. I suspect he ____ about his age.

apologize

[verb [I]] to tell someone that you are sorry about something you have done examples: I must ____ to Isobel for my behavior. Trains may be subject to delay - we ____ for any inconvenience. She ____ed for leaving early.

lie

[verb [I]] OBJECT to be on a particular surface examples: A pen lay on the desk. There were papers lying all over the floor.

listen

[verb [I]] PAY ATTENTION to pay attention to what someone tells you and accept what they say examples: I told you she wouldn't like it but you wouldn't ____ to me!

lie

[verb [I]] PLACE to be in a particular place or position examples: The river ____ 40 miles to the south. You shouldn't leave that money lying around.

appear

[verb [I]] SEEM to seem examples: He appeared calm and relaxed. There ____ to be some mistake. The governor appeared confident of another election.

concentrate

[verb [I]] THINK CAREFULLY to think very carefully about something you are doing and nothing else examples: Come on, ____! We haven't got all day to do this. I can't ____ on my work with all that noise. I'm going to ____ on my writing for a while.

fall

[verb [I]] fall asleep to start to sleep examples: I fell asleep on the sofa watching TV.

experience

[verb [T]] If you experience something, it happens to you, or you feel it. examples: We ____ed a lot of difficulty selling our house. It was the worst pain I'd ever ____ed.

fix

[verb [T]] ARRANGE to arrange or put in place examples: I need to ____ my hair.

involve

[verb [T]] AFFECT/INCLUDE to affect or include someone or something in an activity examples: The second accident ____ed two cars and a truck. It would be difficult not to ____ the child's father in the arrangements.

give

[verb [T]] ALLOW to allow someone to have a right or an opportunity examples: We didn't really ____ him a chance to explain.

give

[verb [T]] ALLOW TIME to allow someone or something a particular amount of time examples: I'm nearly ready - just ____ me a few minutes.

make

[verb [T]] ARRIVE to manage to arrive at a place examples: I'm afraid I can't ____ the meeting this afternoon. She ____ed it to the airport just in time to catch her plane.

find

[verb [T]] BECOME AWARE to become aware that something exists or has happened examples: We came home to ____ (that) the cat had had kittens. I ____ed (that) I could easily swim 1000 meters.

handle

[verb [T]] DEAL WITH to deal with something examples: I thought he ____ed the problem/situation very well. If you can't ____ the job I'll get someone else to do it. Who ____ the marketing in your company?

give

[verb [T]] DO to perform an action examples: She gave a cry. He gave her a kiss on the cheek. She gave me a big hug.

control

[verb [T]] HAVE POWER OVER to make someone or something do what you want examples: If you can't ____ your dog, put it on a leash! This switch ____ the temperature.

introduce

[verb [T]] MEETING PEOPLE to tell someone another person's name the first time that they meet examples: I'd like to ____ my younger son, Mark. Have you two been ____ed (to each other)?

need

[verb [T]] MUST BE DONE If something needs something to be done to it, that thing should be done in order to improve it. examples: The car ____ to be serviced. This room ____ brightening up a bit. She ____ to wash her hair.

involve

[verb [T]] NECESSARY PART If a situation or activity involves something, that thing is a necessary part of it. examples: The trips often ____ a lot of walking. The course ____ a huge amount of reading. There are a lot of risks ____ed.

invent

[verb [T]] NEW DESIGN to design or create something which has never existed before examples: The first safety razor was ____ed by company founder King C. Gillette in 1903.

hold

[verb [T]] ORGANIZE to organize an event examples: to ____ talks/an election A music festival is ____ed there in July.

prove

[verb [T]] SHOW TRUTH to show that something is true examples: Can you ____ that you weren't there? They ____ed his innocence. That theory was never proven. He's always trying to ____ something.

declare

[verb [T]] STATE VALUE/AMOUNT to officially tell someone the value of goods you have bought, or the amount of money you have earned, because you might have to pay tax examples: Have you got anything to ____?

mind

[verb] ANNOYED to be annoyed, unhappy or worried by something examples: Would she ____ if I came too? Take Juan's book - I'm sure he wouldn't ____. I don't ____ driving. I don't ____ taking her if you're too busy. Do you ____ me smoking? I'd prefer to stay in tonight, if you don't ____.

pour

[verb] LIQUID to make a liquid flow from or into a container examples: I poured the milk into the glasses. Can I ____ you a cup of coffee?

miss

[verb] NOT SEE/HEAR to not see or hear something examples: Sorry, I ____ed that, could you repeat it please? We ____ed the first five minutes of the movie. My office is first on the right with a bright red door. You can't ____ it.

pour

[verb] RAIN to rain a lot examples: We can't go out in this weather - it's pouring!

add

[verb] SAY MORE to say another thing examples: She was sad, she said, but ____ed that she felt she had made the right decision.

catch

[verb] STOP ESCAPING to find and stop a person or animal that is trying to escape examples: Did they ever ____ the terrorists? They ____ed a lot of fish that day.

quit

[verb] STOP SOMETHING to stop doing something examples: I'm going to ____ smoking. ____ wasting my time! Press Q to ____ the program.

fill

[verb] TAKE SPACE If people or things fill a space, there are a lot of them in it. examples: Dark clouds ____ed the sky. The streets were ____ed with tourists.

grab

[verb] TAKE WITH HAND to take hold of something or someone suddenly examples: A mugger ____ed her handbag as she was walking across the park.

get

[verb] TELEPHONE/DOOR to deal with or answer a ringing telephone, a knock on the door, etc. examples: Could you ____ the phone, Al? Someone's at the door - could you ____ it?

answer

[verb] TEST to write or say something as a reply to a question in a test, exercise, competition, etc. examples: I couldn't ____ the last three questions.

attack

[verb] TRY TO HURT to try to hurt or defeat using violence examples: He was ____ed and seriously injured by a gang of youths. Most wild animals won't ____ unless they are provoked.

follow

[verb] UNDERSTAND to understand something examples: Could you repeat that? I didn't quite ____ what you said.

know

[verb] UNDERSTAND A SUBJECT If you know a subject, you are familiar with it and understand it. examples: Do you ____ about computers? She ____ her subject inside out.

date

[verb] WRITE DATE ON to write or print the day's date on something examples: Thank you for your letter ____ed August 30th.

blow

[verb] blow your nose to clear your nose by forcing air through it into a piece of paper or cloth examples: He ____ed his nose loudly.

get

[verb] get caught/killed/told off, etc. to have something done to you examples: He ____ed killed in the war. She ____ed told off in class for not paying attention. Be careful you don't ____ bitten in the woods.

get

[verb] get cold/ill/late, etc. to start to be cold/ill/late, etc. examples: Your coffee's getting cold. It's getting late.

know

[verb] get to know sb/sth to spend time with someone or something so that you gradually learn more about them examples: The first couple of meetings are for the doctor and patient to get to ____ each other. I'll need a few weeks to get to ____ the system.

casual

[adjective] CLOTHES Casual clothes are comfortable clothes worn when there is no reason to dress in a formal way. examples: ____ clothes

loose

[adjective] CLOTHES large and not fitting tightly examples: Wear comfortable, ____ clothing to your exercise class.

icy

[adjective] COLD extremely cold examples: an ____ wind

deep

[adjective] COLOR A deep color is strong and dark. examples: ____ purple

powerful

[adjective] CONTROL A powerful person is able to control and influence people and events. examples: a ____ man/woman

fresh

[adjective] DIFFERENT new or different from what was there before examples: We're looking for ____ ideas. We need to take a ____ look at the problem. They decided to move abroad and make a ____ start.

gentle

[adjective] KIND kind, calm and careful not to upset or hurt anyone examples: My mother was such a gentle, loving person.

bright

[adjective] LIGHT full of light, shining examples: ____ sunshine The rooms were ____ and airy. The lights are too ____ in here - they're hurting my eyes.

humid

[adjective] Humid air or weather is hot and slightly wet. examples: It's very ____ today.

medium

[adjective] in the middle of a group of different amounts or sizes examples: a girl of ____ height She bought a medium-sized car. All shirts come in small, medium, and large.

middle-aged

[adjective] in the middle of your life before you are old examples: a ____ couple/man/woman

next-door

[adjective] in the next room, house, or building examples: What are your ____ neighbors like?

northeast

[adjective] in the northeast, or facing toward the northeast examples: I don't really know the ____ part of the country.

northwest

[adjective] in the northwest, or facing toward the northwest examples: We climbed the ____ face of the mountain.

incorrect

[adjective] not correct examples: an ____ answer Your figures are ____.

broad

[adjective] WIDE wide examples: We walked down a ____ avenue lined with trees. He has very ____ shoulders. a ____ smile

accidentally

[adverb] by chance or by mistake examples: She ____ knocked over a glass of water.

briefly

[adverb] for a short time examples: We chatted ____ about the weather.

one

[determiner] FUTURE TIME a few examples: I'd like to make ____ or two suggestions.

little

[determiner] NOT ENOUGH not much or enough examples: There seems ____ hope of a ceasefire. They have very ____ money. There's so ____ choice.

little

[determiner] a little sth a small amount of something examples: It just needs a ____ effort.

no

[determiner] no way used to tell someone that something is impossible examples: I'm sorry but there's ____ way we can help you. ____ way will she agree to you leaving early.

one

[determiner] one or two at some time in the future examples: I'd like to go to Berlin again ____ day.

other

[determiner] the other day/week, etc. referring to a day, week, etc. in the recent past without saying exactly when it was examples: I saw him just the ____ day/night.

other

[determiner] the other side/end (of sth) the opposite side or end of something examples: Put the chair at the ____ end of the table. The man was waiting on the ____ side of the street.

oh

[exclamation] Oh my gosh! used to emphasize how surprised, angry, shocked, etc. you are examples: ____ my gosh, I'm so happy to see you! When did you get here?

extreme sports

[noun [C or U]] a sport or activity that is exciting and dangerous examples: I love most ____ sports, such as bungee jumping and white-water rafting.

phrase

[noun [C]] a group of words that are used together, and which often have a particular meaning examples: Here are some ____ that may be useful in your essays.

penguin

[noun [C]] a large, black-and-white sea bird that swims and cannot fly examples: A row of ____ stood at the water's edge.

mall

[noun [C]] a large, usually covered, shopping area where cars are not allowed examples: There are plans to build a new ____ in the middle of town.

hot dog

[noun [C]] a long thin cooked sausage, usually eaten on a special type of bread examples: We can get some ____ dogs at the game.

fridge

[noun [C]] a refrigerator examples: Don't forget to put the milk back in the ____.

pea

[noun [C]] a round green seed, several of which grow in a pod, eaten as a vegetable examples: frozen/dried ____ ____ soup

diagram

[noun [C]] a simple picture showing what something looks like or explaining something examples: The teacher drew a ____ showing how the blood flows through the heart.

calculator

[noun [C]] an electronic device that you use to do mathematical calculations examples: a pocket ____

butterfly

[noun [C]] an insect with large, patterned wings examples: A ____ landed on her sleeve for a moment.

peanut

[noun [C]] an oval-shaped nut with a thin brown shell examples: ____ oil salted/dry-roast(ed) ____

campsite

[noun [C]] an space where a person can put a tent and other equipment and stay on vacation examples: The ____ was near the beach.

product

[noun [C]] something that is made or grown to be sold examples: They make skin-care ____. The ____ is so good it sells itself. I'm trying to cut down on dairy ____.

extra

[noun [C]] something that you can get with something else if you pay a little more money examples: A sunroof is an optional ____ on this model of the car.

lie

[noun [C]] something that you say which you know is not true examples: I told a ____ when I said I liked her haircut.

bathtub

[noun [C]] the container that you sit or lie in to wash your body examples: Did you clean the ____?

flat

[adjective] LOW level and smooth, with no high, raised, or round parts examples: An ice rink needs to be completely ____. Roll out the pastry on a ____ surface. Much of the countryside in East Anglia is very ____.

basic

[adjective] MAIN being the main or most important part of something examples: ____ ideas/principles The ____ problem is that they don't talk to each other enough.

lost

[adjective] OBJECT If something is lost, no one knows where it is. examples: a ____ book Things tend to get ____ when you move to a new house. Lost: a black cat with white paws

electrical

[adjective] USING ELECTRICITY related to or working using electricity examples: ____ wiring/equipment an ____ outlet

part

[noun] MOVIE/PLAY a character in a movie or play examples: He plays the ____ of the father in the movie version.

arrangement

[noun] PLANS plans for how something will happen examples: They'd made all the ____ for the party. ____ were made to move the prisoners to another jail. What are your current childcare ____?

development

[noun] PROCESS the process of developing something new examples: the ____ of new drugs Mr. Berkowitz is in charge of product ____.

application

[noun] REQUEST an official request for something, usually in writing examples: a job/college ____ I've sent off ____ for four different jobs. Have you filled in the ____ form for your passport yet?

ground

[noun] the ground the surface of the Earth examples: I sat down on the ____.

move

[phrasal verb] NEW ACTIVITY to stop living in a particular home examples: Her landlord has given her a week to ____ out.

cover

[phrasal verb] PROTECTION something you put over something else, usually to protect it examples: I keep my computer printer under a protective plastic ____. an ironing board ____

close

[phrasal verb] RELATIVE A close relative is someone who is directly related to you, for example, your mother, father or brother. examples: There weren't many people at the funeral - just ____ family/relatives.

check

[phrasal verb] check in/check into sth to say who you are when you arrive at a hotel so that you can be given a key for your room examples: ____ in at the reception desk when you arrive.

by

[preposition] NEAR near or next to something or someone examples: A small child stood ____ her side. I'll meet you ____ the post office.

in

[preposition] in order (for sb/sth) to do sth with the purpose of achieving something examples: He came home early ____ order to see the children before they went to bed. She worked all summer ____ order to save enough money.

in

[preposition] in particular especially examples: Are you looking for anything ____ particular?

in

[preposition] in tears crying examples: I found him ____ tears ____ his bedroom.

in

[preposition] in the future beginning from now examples: Could you be more careful ____ the future? ____ the future, I'm going to check every single piece of work that you do!

on

[preposition] on purpose intentionally examples: I didn't do it ____ purpose, it was an accident.

on

[preposition] on time not early or late examples: I got to school ____ time.

foot

[noun [C]] MEASUREMENT a unit of measurement, equal to twelve inches or 0.3048 meters examples: The man was standing only a few feet away. She is five feet, three inches/5′ 3″ tall. She is five ____ three.

quality

[noun] GOOD when something is very good or well made examples: I was impressed by the ____ of their clothes.

iron

[noun] METAL a dark grey metal used to make steel and found in very small amounts in blood and food examples: an ____ bar ____ rusts easily. Liver is a particularly rich source of ____.

play

[verb] ACT to be a particular character in a movie or play examples: In the film version, Branagh played the part of the father.

approve

[verb] AGREE to allow or officially agree to something examples: The town has ____ed plans for a new shopping center. The court ____ed the sale of the property.

accept

[verb] AGREE TO TAKE to agree to take something that is offered to you examples: to ____ an apology/invitation/offer I've been invited to their wedding, but I haven't decided whether to ____. She won't ____ advice from anyone.

boil

[verb] CONTAINER If a container of liquid boils, or if you boil it, it reaches the temperature where bubbles rise up in it and it produces steam. examples: The pot's boiling.

manage

[verb] CONTROL to be in control of an office, store, team, etc. examples: She used to ____ the bookstore on King Street. Has Tom had any experience managing large projects? He has ____ed the football team for the last five years.

burn

[verb] COOK TOO LONG If you burn something that you are cooking, you cook it too much and if something you are cooking burns, it cooks too much. examples: Check the pizza - I think it's burning!

fit

[verb] CORRECT SIZE to be the right size or shape for someone or something examples: That jacket ____ you perfectly. These jeans don't ____ me any more. I can't find a lid to ____ this jar.

agree

[verb] DECIDE to decide something with someone examples: We agreed to meet on Sunday. We couldn't ____ on what to buy.

circle

[verb] DRAW to draw a circle around something examples: ____ the answer you think is correct.

explore

[verb] LOOK AROUND to go around a place where you have never been in order to find out what is there examples: The best way to ____ the countryside is on foot. The children have gone exploring in the woods.

permit

[verb] MAKE POSSIBLE to allow something examples: Photography is not ____ed inside the museum. The prison authorities ____ visiting only once a month. The security system will not ____ you to enter without the correct password.

babysit

[verb [I or T]] to look after someone's child in their home while they are not there examples: I ____ for Jane on Tuesday evenings.

dial

[verb [I or T]] to make a telephone call to a particular number examples: Can I ____ this number direct, or do I have to go through the operator? ____ 0 for the switchboard.

excuse

[verb [T]] FORGIVE to forgive someone examples: Please ____ me for arriving late - my flight was delayed. Please ____ my appearance - I've been painting.

name

[verb [T]] GIVE NAME to give someone or something a name examples: We ____ed our dogs ""Max"" and ""Lady."" A man ____ed Dennis answered the door.

exchange

[verb [T]] GIVING to give something to someone and receive something similar from them examples: It's traditional for the two teams to ____ shirts after the game. We ____ed addresses and telephone numbers.

own

[adjective ;] (all) on your own alone examples: I like living on my ____.

own

[adjective ;] (all) on your own without any help examples: Ryan can't get into his shirt on his ____ - he's just a baby!

overnight

[adjective ;] FOR THE NIGHT for or during the night examples: an ____ stop in Paris You can stay ____ if you want to. Don't forget to pack an ____ bag.

own

[adjective ;] of your own belonging to someone or something examples: I'll have a home of my ____ someday. He wanted an apartment of his ____.

dressed

[adjective [always after noun]] PARTICULAR CLOTHES wearing clothing of a particular type examples: a well-dressed/casually ____ man

alike

[adjective [always after verb]] SIMILAR similar examples: The children all look very ____.

afraid

[adjective [always after verb]] WORRIED worried that something bad might happen examples: Many people are ____ (that) they might lose their jobs. She's ____ of upsetting Clare.

proper

[adjective [always before noun]] correct or suitable examples: the ____ way to do something Please put those books back in their ____ place. With ____ care, that wound will heal without a scar.

previous

[adjective [always before noun]] existing or happening before something or someone else examples: the ____ day/week/month/year I learned valuable skills in my ____ job.

annual

[adjective [always before noun]] happening once every year, or relating to a period of one year examples: an ____ event/visit/holiday ____ income/salary

future

[adjective [always before noun]] happening or existing in the time which is to come examples: ____ plans in ____ years What will we leave for ____ generations?

outdoor

[adjective [always before noun]] happening, used, or in a place that is outside and not inside a building examples: an ____ pool/concert ____ clothes

downtown

[adjective [always before noun]] in or at the central part or main business area of a city examples: ____ Chicago Our office is in the ____ business district.

front

[adjective [always before noun]] in or at the front of something examples: the ____ door/garden the ____ page of the newspaper One of his ____ teeth is missing. I'd like two seats in the ____ row.

principal

[adjective [always before noun]] main, or most important examples: That was my ____ reason for moving. He's a ____ dancer with the Houston Ballet.

first-floor

[adjective [always before noun]] on the first floor examples: a ____ apartment/office/classroom

near

[adjective [always before noun]] DISTANCE close in distance examples: Where's the nearest post office?

eastern

[adjective [always before noun]] EAST PART in or from the east part of an area examples: The ____ part of the country is very mountainous.

quite

[adverb] COMPLETELY completely examples: ____ frankly, the thought of performing terrifies me. I'm not ____ sure I understand what you mean. Dinner isn't ____ ready yet. The two situations are ____ different.

forward

[adverb] DIRECTION toward the direction in front of you examples: She leaned ____ to whisper something in my ear.

high

[adverb] DISTANCE at or to a large distance above the ground examples: We flew ____ above the city. He threw the ball ____ into the air.

near

[adverb] DISTANCE close in distance examples: I was standing just ____ enough to hear what they were saying. Don't come any nearer.

already

[adverb] EARLY used to say that something has happened earlier than you expected examples: Are you buying Christmas cards ____? It's only September! I've only eaten one course and I'm ____ full.

just

[adverb] EMPHASIS used to emphasize something you say examples: It's ____ dreadful what happened to her. I ____ can't bear it!

exactly

[adverb] EMPHASIS used to emphasize what you are saying examples: I've found some shoes that are ____ the same color as that dress. Do ____ what I tell you and no-one will get hurt! That's ____ why I didn't go.

how

[adverb] EXPERIENCE used to ask or talk about what an experience or event was like examples: ____ was your flight? ____ did you like the concert?

down

[adverb] FAR used, especially with prepositions, to emphasize that a place is far from you or from somewhere considered to be central examples: I'll meet you ____ at the gym after work. He has a house ____ by the harbor. I'm going ____ to the store to buy some milk.

lightly

[adverb] GENTLY gently examples: She patted him ____ on the shoulder.

happily

[adverb] HAPPY in a happy way examples: He was ____ married with two young children. The baby sucked ____ on a corner of her blanket.

besides

[adverb] IN ADDITION TO used to give another reason for something examples: She won't mind your being late - besides, it's hardly your fault.

down

[adverb] IN WRITING in writing or on paper examples: Do you have it ____ in writing/on paper, or was it just a verbal agreement? I've put you ____ for three tickets each.

away

[adverb] INTO PLACE in or into the usual or a suitable place, especially one that can be closed examples: Could you put the ice-cream ____ in the freezer? My grandparents had money hidden ____ in an old shoe box.

least

[adverb] LESS less than anything or anyone else examples: I got the ____ expensive thing on the menu. This group is the ____ likely of the four to win. I'm really not the ____ bit concerned. It was the answer I ____ wanted to hear.

off

[adverb] LESS MONEY If a price has a certain amount of money off, it costs that much less than the usual price. examples: You can get some money ____ if you pay cash. There's 40% ____ this week on all winter coats. There was $40 or $50 ____ most jackets in the store.

deep

[adverb] LONG WAY INTO a long way into something from the top or outside examples: They traveled ____ into the forest. He thrust his hands ____ in(to) his pockets.

further

[adverb] MORE (comparative of far) at or to a place or time that is a longer distance away examples: Let's walk a bit ____ down the road.

anyway

[adverb] MORE IMPORTANTLY used to give a more important reason for something that you are saying examples: I don't have time to go and ____ it's too expensive. Of course I don't mind taking you home - I'm going that way ____.

best

[adverb] MOST SUITABLE (superlative of well) in the most suitable or satisfactory way examples: I sleep ____ with the window open. The Grand Canyon is ____ seen at sunset when it seems to change color.

on

[adverb] MOVEMENT/POSITION into a bus, train, plane, etc. or onto a horse examples: It's time to get ____ the bus. The train suddenly started moving as I was stepping ____.

nowhere

[adverb] NOT ANYWHERE not anywhere examples: The room was very crowded - there was ____ to sit. These young people have ____ else to go. ____ does the article mention the names of the people involved.

only

[adverb] NOT IMPORTANT used to say that something is not important, or that you did not mean to upset someone examples: Don't worry - it's ____ a scratch. I was ____ joking. I was ____ trying to help.

directly

[adverb] NOTHING BETWEEN with no other person or thing involved or in between examples: Our hotel room was ____ above a building site. The disease is ____ linked to poor drainage systems. The sun shone ____ in my eyes.

only

[adverb] NOWHERE ELSE not in any other place examples: These televisions are ____ available in Japan. These birds are ____ found in New Zealand.

either

[adverb] ONE OF TWO used in negative sentences to mean that something else is true examples: I don't eat meat and my husband doesn't ____. ""I've never been to the States."" ""I haven't ____."" The menu is boring at that restaurant and it's not cheap ____.

just

[adverb] ONLY only examples: ""Would you like another drink?"" ""OK, ____ one more."" It was ____ a joke. The movie is not ____ about love. ____ because you're older than me doesn't mean you can tell me what to do.

personally

[adverb] OPINION used when you give your opinion examples: Personally, I think the show is going to be a great success.

around

[adverb] OPPOSITE DIRECTION to the opposite direction examples: Jonny turned ____ and looked at her. The pianist spun ____ on the stool and faced his audience.

possibly

[adverb] QUESTIONS used in polite questions examples: Could I ____ borrow your computer?

not

[adverb] QUESTIONS used to form questions when you think the answer will be ""yes,"" using the short form ""n't"" examples: She's very pretty, isn't she? You like cheese, don't you?

fairly

[adverb] QUITE more than average, but less than very examples: a ____ big family She's ____ tall. We get along ____ well. I saw her ____ recently.

indeed

[adverb] REALLY really or certainly, often used to emphasize something examples: Indeed, it could be the worst environmental disaster in Western Europe this century. Evidence suggests that errors may ____ be occurring. We live in strange times ____. Many people are very poor ____.

apart

[adverb] SEPARATE separated by a space, distance or period of time examples: Stand with your feet wide ____. How far ____ should the speakers be? We were asked to stand in two lines 10 feet ____. I forget the exact age difference between Mark and his brother - they're two or three years ____.

in

[adverb] TRANSPORT having arrived at the place where people can get on or off examples: What time is Roz's flight due ____?

past

[adverb] UNTIL NOW used to refer to a period of time before and until the present examples: I've moved twice in the ____ ten years. It's been raining for the ____ three days. He was the fifth climber to die on these mountains over the ____ two days.

normally

[adverb] USUALLY usually examples: She doesn't ____ arrive until ten. Normally, I plan one or two days ahead.

generally

[adverb] USUALLY usually, or in most situations examples: I ____ wake up early.

curiously

[adverb] WANTING TO KNOW showing that you want to know or learn more examples: She looked at him ____.

otherwise

[adverb] WHAT WOULD HAPPEN used to say what the result would be if something else did not happen examples: I'd better write it down, ____ I'll forget it. Cory wants to know if we want the tickets, ____ she'll ask Ann. You really must phone home. Otherwise, your parents will start to worry.

hard

[adverb] WITH FORCE with a lot of force examples: It's been raining ____ all day. She kicked the ball as ____ as she could.

quietly

[adverb] WITHOUT ACTIVITY doing something without much noise or activity examples: He sat ____ on the sofa, reading a book.

perfectly

[adverb] WITHOUT FAULT in a perfect way examples: The jacket fits perfectly, the skirt, not so well. They're ____ suited.

again and again

[adverb] again and again many times examples: He played the same song ____ ____ ____.

long

[adverb] all day long for the whole day examples: We've been walking all day ____.

apart from

[adverb] apart from except for or in addition to examples: ____ ____ the low salary, it's a great job! He works until nine o'clock every evening, and that's quite ____ ____ the work he does over the weekend.

long

[adverb] as/so long as used to say that something must happen before something else can happen examples: I can come as ____ as I can leave by 4:00. Sure, bring your friends too - just so ____ as I know how many are coming.

last

[adverb] at (long) last finally examples: At last, I've found a pair of jeans that actually fit.

first

[adverb] at first at the beginning of a situation or period of time examples: At ____ I thought she was unfriendly, but actually she's just shy.

least

[adverb] at least even if nothing else happens or is true examples: Please make sure at ____ the kitchen is clean.

least

[adverb] at least something that you say when you are telling someone about an advantage in a bad situation examples: It's a small house but at ____ there's a deck and a big yard.

can/could always do sth

[adverb] can/could always do sth used to suggest something examples: You can ____ stay with us if you miss your train.

definitely

[adverb] definitely not without any doubt examples: Have you ____ decided to go to Australia? He ____ said he'd be here.

easy

[adverb] easier said than done to relax and not use too much energy examples: After his heart attack, he had to take things ____ for a while.

ever

[adverb] for ever always in the future examples: I'm not going to live here for ____.

ever

[adverb] hardly ever almost never examples: We hardly ____ go out these days.

only

[adverb] if only used when you want to say how doing something simple would make it possible to avoid something unpleasant examples: If ____ they'd listen to him, I'm sure they could work it out.

just

[adverb] just about more or less; almost examples: ""Can you see the stage?"" ""Yes, ____ about."" I've ____ about finished painting the living room.

just

[adverb] just as bad/good/tall/clever, etc. (as sb/sth) equally bad/good/tall/clever, etc. examples: He's ____ as talented as his brother.

just

[adverb] just before/over/under, etc. a little before/over/under, etc. something else examples: She left ____ before Michael. It costs ____ under $10.

later

[adverb] later on at a time in the future, or after the time you have mentioned examples: What are you doing ____ on this evening? Why don't you call back ____ on, when he's sure to be here? Should I go pick her up ____ on? ____ on, we could go out to dinner.

long

[adverb] no longer in the past but not now examples: The cinema is no longer used. She doesn't work here any longer.

long

[adverb] no longer in the past but not now examples: The theater is no longer used. She doesn't work here any longer.

no

[adverb] no more/less/better, etc., than not any examples: The work should be done ____ later than Friday. There were ____ more than fifteen people at the concert.

not

[adverb] not at all used as a polite reply after someone has thanked you examples: ""Thanks for helping."" ""____ at all.""

even

[adverb] not even used to emphasize the fact that something does not happen or is not true examples: ""I never cry."" ""Not ____ when you hurt yourself really badly?"" Nobody spoke, not ____ the children.

not

[adverb] not even used to emphasize the fact that something does not happen or is not true examples: ""I never cry."" ""____ even when you hurt yourself really badly?"" Nobody spoke, ____ even the children.

kindly

[adverb] not take kindly to sth in a kind way examples: Stella has very ____ offered to help out with the food for the party.

once again

[adverb] once again again examples: ____ ____ I'm left with all the dirty dishes!

once

[adverb] once again again examples: ____ again I'm left with all the dirty dishes!

once

[adverb] once more one more time examples: I'd like to visit the gardens ____ more before we leave.

out

[adverb] out loud If you say or read something out loud, you say or read it so that other people can hear you. examples: I had to read the essay ____ loud in front of the whole school.

quite

[adverb] quite a bit a lot examples: He does ____ a bit of traveling. She's ____ a bit older than him.

quite

[adverb] quite a while a long time examples: I hadn't seen Rebecca in ____ a while. It took ____ a while to clean out the garage.

far

[adverb] so far until now examples: So ____ we've made eight hundred dollars.

do

[auxiliary verb] AVOID REPEATING used to avoid repeating a verb that has just been used examples: She runs much faster than he ____. Maria looks much healthier than she did. ""I hate that song!"" ""So ____ I."" ""I don't like the heat."" ""Neither ____ I."" ""May I join you?"" ""Please ____!""

plus

[conjunction] and also examples: Let's not take our vacation in August - it'll be too hot, ____ it'll be more expensive.

after

[conjunction] at a later time than something else happens examples: Soon/shortly ____ we got on the highway, the car started to make a strange noise. I went to the post office right ____ I left you.

if

[conjunction] ALWAYS used to mean always or every time examples: ____ water is heated to 212°F it turns to steam. ____ I don't get enough sleep I get a headache.

although

[conjunction] BUT but examples: He's coming to see us this evening, ____ I don't know exactly when. He's rather shy, ____ he's not as bad as he used to be.

and

[conjunction] EMPHASIZE used between two words which are the same to make their meaning stronger examples: She spends hours ____ hours on the telephone. The sound grew louder ____ louder. We laughed ____ laughed.

as

[conjunction] LIKE in the same way examples: He got divorced, (just) ____ his parents had done years before. This year, ____ in previous years, tickets sold very quickly. ____ with his earlier movies, the special effects in his latest movie are brilliant.

if

[conjunction] MIGHT used to talk about something that might happen examples: ____ I won the lottery, I'd buy a boat. What would you do ____ he moved away?

before

[conjunction] TO AVOID SOMETHING in order to avoid something bad happening examples: Put that stick down ____ you hurt someone!

before

[conjunction] UNTIL until (the event mentioned) examples: It took a few moments ____ I realized that he was joking.

or

[conjunction] WARNING used to give someone a warning or advice examples: You should eat more, ____ you'll get sick.

as

[conjunction] WHILE while or during the time that examples: I saw him ____ I was coming into the building. He gets more attractive ____ he gets older.

but

[conjunction] all but used before you say why something will not or did not happen or is not true examples: I was going to go to his party, ____ I was ill.

and so on

[conjunction] and so on together with other similar things examples: schools, colleges ____ ____ ____

either

[conjunction] either ... or used when you are giving a choice between two or more things examples: ____ you leave now or I call the police!

if

[conjunction] if I were you used when you give someone advice examples: I think I'd take the job ____ I were you. ____ I were you, I'd probably go.

if

[conjunction] if only used to say you wish for something or you wish something was so examples: ____ only I had more money.

like

[conjunction] likes and dislikes as if examples: It looks ____ rain. It looks ____ I'll be home late tonight. It sounds to me ____ you ought to change jobs. You look ____ you've you need some sleep. Sometimes it seems ____ I'll never be finished!

or

[conjunction] or so approximately examples: I think we raised five hundred dollars ____ so for the charity.

few

[determiner ;] NOT MANY a small number, not many or not enough examples: He is among the ____ people I can trust. Very ____ people can afford to pay those prices. ____ of the children can read or write yet. We get ____ complaints. According to the survey, as ____ as 10% of us are happy in our jobs.

all

[determiner ;] ONLY THING the only thing examples: ____ I remember is waking up in the hospital. ____ you can do is hope he'll get better.

above all

[determiner ;] above all most importantly examples: ____ all, I'd like to thank my family. He is known ____ ____ for his movies.

after all

[determiner ;] after all used to add information that shows that what you have just said is true examples: You can't expect to be perfect - ____ all, it was only your first lesson.

all is well

[determiner ;] all is well everything is in a good or acceptable state examples: I hope ____ ____ ____ with Jack.

more

[determiner ;] once more one more time examples: I'd like to visit the colleges once ____ before we leave.

one another

[determiner ;] one another each other examples: How can they reach an agreement if they won't talk to ____ ____?

few

[determiner ;] quite a few quite a large number of examples: I know quite a ____ people who've had the same problem.

double

[determiner] twice as much or as many examples: Our new house is ____ the size of the old one. It'll cost you ____ that now.

other

[determiner] DIFFERENT different from the thing or person already mentioned examples: I don't have any cash - is there no ____ way of paying? Ask me some ____ time when I'm not so busy. He likes traveling and learning about ____ people's customs and traditions.

most

[determiner] MORE the largest amount examples: Carlos earns the ____ money of all of us.

last

[determiner] MOST RECENT used to talk about the most recent time you did something examples: When did you ____ see her? I think it was July when I ____ spoke to him.

Cheers!

[exclamation] a friendly expression said just before you drink an alcoholic drink examples: ____ To your good health.

could

[modal verb] ASK PERMISSION used as a more polite form of ""can"" when asking for permission examples: ____ I speak to Mr. Davis, please? Excuse me, ____ I just say something here?

ought to

[modal verb] BEST THING used to say or ask what is the correct or best thing to do examples: We ____ ____ clean up before we go home. You ____ ____ see a doctor. She really ____ ____ apologize.

might

[modal verb] POSSIBLY TRUE used to talk about what is possibly true examples: I think Isabel ____ be pregnant. Don't go any closer - it ____ be dangerous.

may

[modal verb] POSSIBLY TRUE used to talk about what is possibly true examples: There ____ be other problems that we don't know about. I think I ____ be getting a cold.

could

[modal verb] SUGGESTION used for making a suggestion examples: We ____ go for a drink after work tomorrow, if you like. You ____ always call Susie and see if she would babysit.

can

[modal verb] SURPRISE used to show surprise or lack of belief examples: You can't possibly be hungry already! ____ you believe it?

last

[noun ;] CONTINUE to continue to happen, exist, or be useful examples: How long will the meeting ____? We don't get much sun - enjoy it while it ____! Most sessions ____ about an hour. The batteries only ____ about five hours.

half

[noun ;] break/cut, etc. sth in half to divide something into two equal parts examples: Divide the dough in ____ and roll it out into two circles. Fold the piece of paper in ____.

orchestra

[noun [C + singular or plural verb]] a large group of musicians who play different instruments together examples: a symphony ____ She's a violinist with/in the Boston Symphony ____.

ingredient

[noun [C often plural]] FOOD a food that is used with other foods in the preparation of a particular dish examples: The list of ____ included 1/2 cup of almonds.

disease

[noun [C or U]] (an) illness caused by infection or by a failure of health rather than by an accident examples: heart ____ a common/rare ____ They reported a sudden outbreak of the ____ in the south of the country. The first symptom of the ____ is a very high temperature. Starvation and ____ have killed thousands of refugees.

prison

[noun [C or U]] a building where criminals must live as a punishment examples: He's spent a lot of time in ____. She went to/was sent to ____ for six months. They should put him in ____ and throw away the key! a ____ cell/sentence

powder

[noun [C or U]] a dry substance made of many small, loose grains examples: curry/chilli ____ A packet of white ____ was found and police scientists are analyzing it.

pineapple

[noun [C or U]] a large fruit with thick skin and sharp leaves sticking out of the top which is sweet and yellow inside examples: ____ juice We ate some slices of ____.

cabbage

[noun [C or U]] a large round vegetable with green, white or purple leaves, which can be eaten cooked or raw examples: a savoy ____ red/white ____

cucumber

[noun [C or U]] a long, green vegetable that you eat raw in salads examples: sliced ____

jail

[noun [C or U]] a place where criminals are kept as a punishment examples: the country's overcrowded ____ a 13-year ____ sentence/term He was sent to ____ for five years. The financier was released from ____ last week. They spent ten years in ____ for fraud.

lettuce

[noun [C or U]] a plant with large green leaves, eaten raw in salads examples: Do you want ____ and tomato on your sandwich?

decrease

[noun [C or U]] a reduction examples: There has been a steady ____ in the number of visitors.

peach

[noun [C or U]] a round fruit with sweet yellow flesh that has a lot of juice, a slightly furry red and yellow skin and a large seed in its center examples: Would you like ____ and cream for dessert?

emergency

[noun [C or U]] a serious or dangerous situation that needs immediate action examples: Call him - it's an ____. How would disabled people escape in an ____? Is the ____ exit suitable for wheelchairs? The pilot of the aircraft was forced to make an ____ landing on Lake Geneva.

celebration

[noun [C or U]] a special social event, such as a party, when you celebrate something, or the act of celebrating something examples: There were New Year's ____ all over town. Such good news calls for a ____!

fuel

[noun [C or U]] a substance that is burned to provide heat or power examples: Wood, coal, oil and gas are all different kinds of ____. fossil ____

liquid

[noun [C or U]] a substance, such as water, that is not solid or a gas and that can be poured easily examples: ____ fuel/nitrogen Mercury is a ____ at room temperature.

election

[noun [C or U]] a time when people vote in order to choose someone for a political or official job examples: a presidential ____ Who do you think will win the ____? Local government ____ will take place in May. The first ____ results have started to come in.

port

[noun [C or U]] a town by the sea or by a river that has a harbor, or the harbor itself examples: a fishing/container ____ the Belgian ____ of Zeebrugge We had a good view of all the ships coming into/leaving ____.

jungle

[noun [C or U]] a tropical forest in which trees and plants grow very closely together examples: The Yanomami people live in the South American ____. Either side of the river is dense, impenetrable ____.

metal

[noun [C or U]] a usually hard, shiny material such as iron, gold, or silver which heat and electricity can travel through examples: Metal, paper and glass can be recycled. Silver, gold and platinum are precious ____. ____ are used for making machinery and tools.

coconut

[noun [C or U]] a very large nut with a hard, hairy shell, a white part that you eat, and liquid in the center examples: Thai food uses a lot of ____.

custom

[noun [C or U]] a way of behaving or a belief which has been established for a long time examples: local/ancient ____ In my country, it's the ____ to get married in white.

lamb

[noun [C or U]] a young sheep, or the flesh of a young sheep eaten as meat examples: We were staying on a farm where there were newborn ____. roast ____

pronunciation

[noun [C or U]] how words are pronounced examples: Mario's English ____ is excellent. There are two different ____ of this word.

earache

[noun [C or U]] pain in your ear examples: He was suffering from ____.

entertainment

[noun [C or U]] shows, movies, television, or other performances or activities that entertain people examples: There is live ____ in the bar every night. There's not much in the way of ____ in this town - just the movie theater and a couple of cafés offering live music.

description

[noun [C or U]] something that tells you what something or someone is like examples: Write a ____ of your favorite vacation spot. Your essay contains too much description, and not enough discussion of the issues. She has given the police a very detailed/full ____ of the robber.

achievement

[noun [C or U]] something very good and difficult that you have succeeded in doing examples: An Olympic silver medal is a remarkable ____ for such a young athlete. It gives you a sense of ____ if you actually make it to the end of a very long book.

invention

[noun [C or U]] something which has been designed or created for the first time, or the act of creating or designing something examples: The world changed rapidly after the ____ of the telephone. a most amazing ____

apology

[noun [C or U]] something you say or write to say that you are sorry about something you have done examples: I have an ____ to make to you - I'm afraid I opened your letter by mistake. I owe you an apology, Chris. ""Was he at all sorry for what he'd done?"" ""Oh he was full of ____.""

murder

[noun [C or U]] the crime of intentionally killing a person examples: to commit ____ She was charged with attempted ____. Two sisters have been charged with ____. a ____ weapon

explanation

[noun [C or U]] the details or reasons that someone gives to make something clear or easy to understand examples: What was her ____ for why she was late? Could you give me a quick ____ of how it works?

currency

[noun [C or U]] the money that is used in a particular country at a particular time examples: foreign ____

ability

[noun [C or U]] the physical or mental skill or qualities that you need to do something examples: She had the ____ to explain things clearly. athletic/academic ____

childhood

[noun [C or U]] the time when someone is a child examples: She had an unhappy ____. ____ is not always a happy time.

exhibition

[noun [C or U]] when objects such as paintings are shown to the public examples: to see/visit an ____ an ____ center There's a new ____ of sculpture on at the main gallery.

delivery

[noun [C or U]] when things such as goods, letters, or packages are taken to people's houses or places of work examples: a ____ truck The store gets two ____ of baked goods each day. You can pay for the carpet on ____. We expect to take ____ of our new car next week.

divorce

[noun [C or U]] when two people officially stop being married examples: The last I heard they were getting a ____. ____ is on the increase. Ellie wants a ____. What are the chances of a marriage ending in ____?

morning

[noun [C or U]] 2/3/4, etc. o'clock in the morning 2/3/4, etc. o'clock at night examples: My car alarm went off at 3 o'clock in the ____.

quantity

[noun [C or U]] AMOUNT the amount or number of something examples: a large/small ____ We consume vast ____ of sugar in this country. They are now developing ways to produce the vaccine in large ____. This recipe is only for two, so I usually double the ____ if I'm cooking for my family.

main

[adjective [always before noun]] MOST IMPORTANT most important or largest examples: The ____ airport is 15 miles from the capital. One of the ____ reasons I came to England was to study the language. You'll find the ____ points of my proposal in the report. Our ____ goal/objective is to improve the company's productivity. The ____ problem in the health care system is lack of resources.

individual

[adjective [always before noun]] SINGLE considered separately from the other things in a group examples: Say the ____ letters of each word out loud.

daily

[adjective [always before noun]] daily life the usual things that happen to you every day examples: I try to keep exercise a part of my ____ life.

former

[adjective [always before noun]] the former happening, existing or true in the past but not now examples: his ____ wife a ____ employer the ____ president of the United States

all right

[adjective [never before noun] ;] GOOD ENOUGH good enough, although not very good examples: ""What did you think of the movie?"" ""It was ____ ____. Nothing special.""

ashamed

[adjective [never before noun]] EMBARRASSED feeling guilty or embarrassed about something you have done examples: You've got nothing to be ____ of. She ought to be ____ of herself - talking to her mother like that! He was ____ to admit to his mistake. I was ____ that I'd made so little effort. I felt so ____ of myself for making such a fuss.

present

[adjective [never before noun]] GIVE in a particular place examples: The whole family was ____. There were no children ____.

be wide awake

[adjective [never before noun]] be wide awake not sleeping examples: I find it so difficult to stay ____ late. I drink a coffee to keep me ____. I lay ____ half the night worrying.

confusing

[adjective] difficult to understand examples: I found the instructions very ____.

downstairs

[adjective] on or at a lower floor of a building, especially the ground floor examples: The burglars got in through a ____ window.

pregnant

[adjective] A pregnant woman has a baby developing inside her uterus. examples: She's five and a half months ____. My mother stopped smoking when she became ____. My sister is ____ with twins.

enjoyable

[adjective] An enjoyable event or experience gives you pleasure. examples: We had a very ____ evening - thank you! I found the whole experience very ____.

duty-free

[adjective] Duty-free goods are things you can buy and bring into a country without paying tax. examples: I bought some ____ perfume at the airport.

minimum

[adjective] The minimum amount of something is the smallest amount that is allowed, needed, or possible. examples: There is a ____ charge of $5 for postage. Eighteen is the ____ age for entering most nightclubs. That's the ____ degree required to teach English in most language schools.

annoyed

[adjective] angry examples: I was so ____ with him for turning up late. He was ____ at the way she tried to take over the whole meeting. My parents were rather ____ (that) I hadn't told them about the accident. She was ____ to discover that her husband had taken her car keys.

intermediate

[adjective] between the highest and lowest levels of knowledge or skill examples: There are three levels of difficulty in this game: low, ____ and high. This novel is too difficult for ____ students of English.

inexpensive

[adjective] cheap but of good quality examples: ____ children's clothes

cozy

[adjective] comfortable and warm examples: This cabin stays warm and ____ all winter. He led me into a ____ little room

brand new

[adjective] completely new examples: The washing machine is ____ ____.

challenging

[adjective] difficult, in a way that tests your ability or determination examples: This has been a ____ time for us all.

messy

[adjective] disorganized or dirty and not neat examples: a ____ kitchen ____ hair His bedroom's always ____. My kids are both really ____.

embarrassed

[adjective] feeling ashamed or shy examples: She felt ____ about undressing in front of the doctor. I was too ____ to admit that I was scared.

delicious

[adjective] having a very pleasant taste or smell examples: a ____ cake The ____ smell of freshly made coffee came from the kitchen. This wine is ____.

disabled

[adjective] having an illness, injury or condition that makes it difficult to do the things that most people do examples: The accident left him severely ____. The library does not have ____ access.

engaged

[adjective] having formally agreed to marry examples: Debbie and Chris just got ____. She was ____ to some guy in the army.

experienced

[adjective] having skill or knowledge because you have done something many times examples: an ____ teacher She is very ____ in marketing.

northern

[adjective] in or from the north part of an area examples: ____ Europe the ____ Hemisphere

complicated

[adjective] involving a lot of different parts, in a way that is difficult to understand examples: ____ instructions I had to fill in this really ____ form. The rules are rather ____ to follow. The relationship is a bit ____. He's my mother's cousin's daughter's child.

face-to-face

[adjective] involving two people who are meeting in the same place examples: a ____ meeting

disappointing

[adjective] making you feel disappointed examples: What a ____ performance/conclusion! The response to our advertisement has been very ____.

embarrassing

[adjective] making you feel embarrassed examples: an ____ situation It's ____ to be caught telling a lie. What has been your most ____ moment?

necessary

[adjective] needed in order to achieve something examples: If necessary, we can change the dates of our trip. We don't want to take any more luggage with us than is ____. I won't stay any longer than ____. He lacks the ____ skills for the job. Is it ____ to give so much detail?

careless

[adjective] not giving enough attention to what you are doing examples: ____ driving/drivers My son's teacher says that his work is often ____ and sloppy. He made a ____ remark about her appearance that really upset her.

absent

[adjective] not in the place where you are expected to be, especially at school or work examples: John has been ____ from school/work for three days now.

out-of-date

[adjective] old and no longer useful, correct or fashionable examples: I had a very ____ map.

creative

[adjective] producing or using original and unusual ideas examples: She's very ____. ____ talents/powers/abilities ____ thinking Her book is full of ____ ways to decorate the home.

local

[adjective] relating to an area near you examples: a ____ accent ____ issues a ____ hospital/television station Most of the ____ population depend on fishing for their income. Our children all go to the ____ school. Many ____ stores will be close if the new mall is built.

historical

[adjective] relating to events or people in the past, or to the study of history examples: Many important ____ documents were destroyed when the library was bombed. She specializes in ____ novels set in eighteenth-century England.

gorgeous

[adjective] very beautiful or pleasant examples: I met this ____ guy at Erik's party. There's a ____ view from the top of the hill.

navy blue

[adjective] very dark blue examples: He was wearing a ____ ____ sweater.

quality

[adjective] very good examples: We only sell ____ products in this store.

delighted

[adjective] very pleased examples: We're ____ with our new house. I was ____ by your news. I'm ____ you could come. We'd be ____ to come to dinner on Friday.

extraordinary

[adjective] very special, unusual or strange examples: He told the ____ story of his escape. She was an ____ young woman.

bald

[adjective] with little or no hair on the head examples: At twenty he was already going ____. He has a ____ spot.

efficient

[adjective] working or operating quickly and effectively in an organized way examples: The city's transportation system is one of the most ____ in Europe. We need someone really ____ who can organize the office and make it run smoothly.

nervous

[adjective] worried or anxious examples: He gets very ____ before exams. I was too ____ to speak. I was very ____ about driving again after the accident. She's always been ____ around dogs. a ____ cough/laugh

heavy

[adjective] A LOT large in amount or degree examples: ____ traffic ____ rain/snow a ____ sleeper

confident

[adjective] ABILITY certain about your ability to do things well examples: Be a bit more ____ in yourself! It was a ____ performance. He feels ____ of winning.

high

[adjective] ABOVE GROUND a large distance above the ground or the level of the sea examples: a ____ window The town was ____ up in the mountains.

average

[adjective] AMOUNT An average number is the number you get by adding two or more amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amounts. examples: an ____ age/temperature

early

[adjective] BEFORE before the usual time or the time that was arranged examples: I'm going to have an ____ night. She took ____ retirement.

dull

[adjective] BORING not interesting or exciting in any way; boring examples: She wrote dull, respectable articles for the local newspaper. He's pleasant enough, but deadly ____.

active

[adjective] BUSY doing a lot of things, or moving around a lot examples: physically/socially ____ He was still an ____ runner at 55. It's important to stay ____ and get regular exercise.

peaceful

[adjective] CALM quiet and calm examples: a ____ afternoon/place

cool

[adjective] CALM slightly cold, but not too cold examples: ____ water a nice ____ breeze

impossible

[adjective] CANNOT HAPPEN If an action or event is impossible, it cannot happen or be done. examples: It's almost ____ to get them to agree on anything. The traffic noise made it ____ for me to sleep. It seems ____.

fresh

[adjective] CLEAN/COOL smelling clean or feeling pleasantly cool examples: a ____ smell/breeze

professional

[adjective] EARNING MONEY Someone is professional if they earn money for a sport or activity that most people do as a hobby. examples: a ____ athlete/musician

familiar

[adjective] EASY TO RECOGNIZE easy to recognize because of being seen, met, heard, etc. before examples: There were one or two ____ faces. The house looked strangely familiar, though she knew she'd never been there before. The street was ____ to me.

convenient

[adjective] EASY/SUITABLE easy to use or suiting your plans well examples: We could meet at either place - whichever is more ____ for you. A bike's a very ____ way of getting around. I find it more ____ to be able to do my banking online. What would be a ____ time for me to stop by?

original

[adjective] FIRST MADE existing since the beginning, or being the earliest form of something examples: That was my ____ plan. Is this the ____ fireplace? The gardens have recently been restored to their ____ glory.

personal

[adjective] FOR ONE PERSON designed for or used by one person examples: a ____ computer a ____ loan

acceptable

[adjective] GOOD ENOUGH good enough examples: This kind of behavior is not ____. We need an arrangement that is ____ to both parties. So what is an ____ level of radiation?

public

[adjective] GOVERNMENT provided by the government from taxes to be available to everyone examples: ____ schools/education a ____ library

green

[adjective] GRASS covered with grass or other plants examples: ____ spaces

cheerful

[adjective] HAPPY happy and positive examples: He's usually pretty ____. You're in a ____ mood this morning. She manages to stay ____ despite everything.

mad

[adjective] ILL mentally ill examples: I think I must be going ____. He went ____ with grief. Do I look like some ____ old woman in this hat?

hurt

[adjective] IN PAIN injured or in pain examples: Let me help you up. Are you ____? Put that knife away before someone gets ____. Several people were seriously/badly ____ in the explosion.

central

[adjective] NEAR CENTER in or near the center of a place or object examples: ____ Europe/London Of course, you pay more for a hotel in a ____ location.

essential

[adjective] NECESSARY very important and necessary examples: Government support will be ____ if the project is to succeed. Computers are an ____ part of our lives. Water is ____ for/to living things. It is ____ that our prices remain competitive. For the experiment to be valid, it is ____ to record the data accurately.

certain

[adjective] NO DOUBT completely sure of something, or knowing without doubt that something is true examples: I feel ____ (that) you're doing the right thing. Are you absolutely ____ (that) you gave them the right number? I'm not ____ how much it will cost. He was quite ____ about/of his attacker's identity.

FALSE

[adjective] NOT CORRECT not true or correct examples: a ____ name ____ information The rumor turned out to be ____. You'll get a ____ impression/idea of the town if you only visit the university.

hidden

[adjective] NOT EASY TO FIND A hidden thing or place is not easy to find. examples: a ____ valley There were ____ microphones in the room to record their conversation.

private

[adjective] NOT EVERYONE only for one person or group and not for everyone examples: She has a small, ____ office. I caught him looking through my ____ papers. We can't play ball here - it's ____ property.

new

[adjective] NOT FAMILIAR not yet familiar or experienced examples: I'm ____ to the area. She's ____ to the job so you can't expect her to know everything yet. ____ staff are given training.

low

[adjective] NOT HIGH not high examples: a ____ fence ____ ceilings Until I'm a better skier, I'll stay on the lower slopes.

little

[adjective] NOT IMPORTANT not important examples: I had a ____ problem with my car, but it's fixed now. She gets really upset by every ____ thing.

missing

[adjective] NOT INCLUDED not included in something examples: There are a couple of names ____ from the list. When did you realize that the money was ____ from your account?

light

[adjective] NOT MUCH small in amount examples: A ____ breeze was blowing. Traffic was ____ so we got home pretty quickly. It's just a ____ rain. I don't eat much for lunch - just a ____ snack.

ordinary

[adjective] NOT SPECIAL not special, different, or unusual in any way examples: These are ____ people living ____ lives. It was just an ____ house.

quiet

[adjective] NOT TALKING MUCH If someone is quiet, they talk very little. examples: He was a shy, ____ man. I was a bit worried about her - she seemed very ____.

narrow

[adjective] NOT WIDE Narrow things measure a small distance from one side to the other. examples: ____ streets a ____ bridge/doorway/path a ____ face ____ feet

frozen

[adjective] PERSON If a person, or a part of their body is frozen, they are very cold. examples: Is there any heating in here? I'm ____! After walking through the snow, my feet were ____ stiff.

painful

[adjective] PHYSICAL causing physical pain examples: A ____ injury forced her to leave the game.

pretty

[adjective] PLACE/OBJECT If a place or an object is pretty, it is pleasant to look at. examples: That's a ____ hat you're wearing. a ____ little village

proud

[adjective] PLEASED feeling very pleased about something you have done, something you own, or someone you know examples: She was so ____ of her son. I'm very ____ to be involved in this project.

important

[adjective] POWERFUL having a lot of power, influence or effect examples: He was one of the most ____ writers of that period. an ____ person/decision

personal

[adjective] PRIVATE relating to the private parts of someone's life, including their relationships or feelings examples: He has a few ____ problems at the moment. Do you mind if I ask you a ____ question? His resignation was apparently for ____ rather than professional reasons. We know very little about his ____ life.

brief

[adjective] SHORT lasting only a short time or using only a few words examples: His acceptance speech was very ____. I had a ____ look at her report before the meeting. It'll only be a ____ visit because we really don't have much time. The company issued a ____ statement about yesterday's accident.

professional

[adjective] SKILL showing skill and careful attention examples: a ____ attitude He looks very ____ in that suit.

limited

[adjective] SMALL small in amount or number examples: a ____ choice ____ resources

magic

[adjective] SPECIAL POWERS with special powers that make impossible things happen examples: The witch put a ____ spell on the prince and turned him into a frog. There's no ____ solution to the problem.

hot

[adjective] SPICY Hot food contains strong spices that cause a burning feeling in your mouth. examples: ____ chili peppers ____ and spicy food

direct

[adjective] STRAIGHT going straight from one place to another without stopping or changing direction examples: a ____ route/line Is there a ____ train to Edinburgh?

funny

[adjective] STRANGE strange, surprising, unexpected or difficult to explain or understand examples: He's got some ____ ideas about how to bring up children. That's ____ - I'm sure I left my keys here. A ____ thing happened to me on the way here. Do you think this jacket looks a bit ____ with these jeans?

perfect

[adjective] SUITABLE exactly right for someone or something examples: You'd be ____ for the job. The weather's just ____ for a picnic.

correct

[adjective] SUITABLE suitable for a particular situation examples: ____ behavior

fine

[adjective] SUNNY sunny and not raining examples: It should be a ____ day tomorrow.

electric

[adjective] SUPPLY supplying electricity examples: an ____ plug/outlet

amazing

[adjective] SURPRISING extremely surprising examples: It's ____ to think that the managing director is only 23. It's ____ that no one else has applied for the job. The ____ thing is that it was kept secret for so long.

electronic

[adjective] TECHNOLOGY done by computers examples: ____ communication

complete

[adjective] TOTAL very great or to the largest degree possible examples: It was a ____ waste of time. He's a ____ idiot! I made a ____ and utter mess of it!

honest

[adjective] TRUTH sincere and telling the truth examples: If you want my ____ answer/opinion, I think your hair looks awful.

cold

[adjective] UNFRIENDLY unfriendly or showing no emotion examples: She became ____ and distant with me. a ____ stare/voice

miserable

[adjective] UNHAPPY sad examples: I just woke up feeling ____.

depressed

[adjective] UNHAPPY unhappy and without hope for the future examples: He seemed a bit ____ about work. She became deeply ____ when her husband died.

hurt

[adjective] UNHAPPY upset or unhappy examples: I feel very ____ by what you said. ""That was really mean,"" he said in a ____ voice.

jealous

[adjective] UNHAPPY IN LOVE upset and angry because someone you love seems interested in another person examples: a ____ husband/wife Anna says she feels ____ every time another woman looks at her boyfriend.

hard

[adjective] USING EFFORT needing or using a lot of physical or mental effort examples: Go on - give it a good ____ push! It was ____ work on the farm, but satisfying.

common

[adjective] USUAL happening often or existing in large numbers examples: It's quite ____ to see couples who dress alike. Is ""Smith"" really a ____ name?

brilliant

[adjective] VERY BRIGHT full of light or color examples: The sky was a ____ blue.

high

[adjective] VERY GOOD very good examples: ____ standards/quality She always got ____ grades in science.

incredible

[adjective] VERY GOOD very good, exciting or large examples: We had an ____ time that summer. They gave us an ____ amount of food.

brilliant

[adjective] VERY INTELLIGENT extremely intelligent or very skillful examples: a ____ mathematician

frozen

[adjective] WATER turned into ice examples: They skated over the ____ lake.

cultural

[adjective] WAY OF LIFE relating to the habits, traditions and beliefs of a society examples: ____ diversity/differences/identity ____ heritage

open

[adjective] WITHOUT BUILDINGS An open area of land has no buildings on it or near it. examples: large ____ spaces There's a wonderful view from the garden over ____ countryside.

clear

[adjective] WITHOUT CLOUDS A clear sky does not have any clouds. examples: ____ blue skies

anxious

[adjective] WORRIED worried and nervous examples: He's very ____ about his exams. My mother always gets a bit ____ if we're late. I saw my sister's ____ face at the window.

mad

[adjective] be mad about sb/sth to love someone or something examples: They only met a month ago but he's ____ about her. Jo's ____ about skiing.

human

[adjective] be only human relating to people or their characteristics examples: the ____ body ____ behavior The fault was due to ____ error.

due

[adjective] due to because of examples: A lot of her unhappiness is ____ to boredom. ____ to wet leaves on the line, this train will arrive an hour late.

elder

[adjective] elder sister/brother/son/daughter a sister/brother/son/daughter who is older than the other sister(s), brother(s), etc. examples: My ____ sister is getting married.

nice

[adjective] nice and sth used to emphasize a positive quality examples: ____ and clean This chair's ____ and comfy.

past

[adjective] sb's past all of the things that someone has done in their life examples: I knew nothing about his ____.

elderly

[adjective] the elderly a more polite word for ""old,"" used to describe people examples: ____ relatives/parents

following

[adjective] the following the next day/morning, etc. examples: We met again the ____ afternoon.

bad

[adjective] too bad used to say that you are sorry about a situation examples: ""He didn't get the job."" ""Oh, that's too ____.""

part-time

[adverb ;] If you work part-time or do part-time work, you work for only some of the day or the week. examples: a ____ job He works ____ as a waiter.

below

[adverb ;] LESS less than a particular amount or level examples: His marks in English have been ____ average for some time now. The temperature has fallen ____ zero/freezing recently.

above all

[adverb ;] above all most importantly examples: ____ all, I'd like to thank my family. He is known ____ ____ for his movies.

abroad

[adverb [always after verb]] in or to a foreign country examples: He's gone ____ on business. We always go ____ in the summer.

as

[adverb; preposition] BEING being or appearing to be a particular thing examples: He was dressed ____ a pirate. ____ a young man, he was very lonely.

as long as

[adverb; preposition] as long as used to say that something must happen before something else can happen examples: I can come ____ ____ ____ I can leave by 4:00. Sure, you can bring your friends - just ____ ____ ____ I know how many are coming.

as soon as

[adverb; preposition] as soon as at the same time or a very short time after examples: ____ ____ ____ I saw her, I knew there was something wrong.

loud

[adverb] If you say or read something out loud, you say or read it so that other people can hear you. examples: I had to read the essay out ____ in front of the whole school.

heavily

[adverb] a lot or to a great degree examples: It was raining ____. drink/smoke ____ The terrorists are ____ armed. She's ____ involved in the project.

home

[adverb] at or in the place someone lives examples: Will you be ____ tomorrow evening?

low

[adverb] at or to a small amount or level examples: Temperatures can fall as ____ as -20 degrees. Can you turn the heat down a bit lower? That plane is flying awfully ____.

nowadays

[adverb] at the present time, especially when compared to the past examples: Everything seems more expensive ____. Who remembers those movies ____? Nowadays, I bake my own bread rather than buy it.

previously

[adverb] before the present time or the time referred to examples: She was ____ employed as a tour guide. I had mailed the card two months ____.

approximately

[adverb] close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time examples: The job will take ____ two weeks, and cost around $2000. The school has ____ 700 students.

fully

[adverb] completely examples: The hotel was ____ booked. Have you ____ recovered from your illness? a ____ qualified teacher

properly

[adverb] correctly, or in a satisfactory way examples: It's still not working ____. I'm not ____ dressed for this sort of weather. Come on, Evie, speak ____ - you're not a baby any more!

particularly

[adverb] especially, or more than usual examples: Your ideas are ____ helpful. She didn't seem ____ interested. ""Was the food good?"" ""Not ____.""

fortunately

[adverb] happening because of good luck examples: Fortunately, we got home before it started to rain.

bravely

[adverb] in a brave way examples: She faced the consequences ____.

correctly

[adverb] in a correct way examples: Have I pronounced your name ____?

differently

[adverb] in a different way examples: We want to do things ____. Are girls treated ____?

opposite

[adverb] in a position facing someone or something but on the other side examples: She asked the man sitting ____ whether he'd mind if she opened the window. The people who live ____ us are always making a lot of noise.

beautifully

[adverb] in a way that is beautiful examples: She dresses ____. Their house is ____ decorated.

dangerously

[adverb] in a way that is dangerous examples: She drives ____. He likes to live ____.

obviously

[adverb] in a way that is easy to understand or see examples: Obviously, the school cannot function without teachers. He was in tears and ____ very upset.

besides

[adverb] in addition to examples: ____ looking after the children, she runs a successful business.

amazingly

[adverb] in an amazing way examples: The food was ____ good. ____ enough, no one else has applied for the job.

angrily

[adverb] in an angry way examples: ""Don't do that!"" she shouted ____. Demonstrators protested ____ following the jury's verdict. The Prime Minister reacted ____ to claims that he had lied to the House of Commons.

excitedly

[adverb] in an excited way examples: She ran ____ down the hall to greet her cousins.

completely

[adverb] in every way or as much as possible examples: I ____ forgot I'd said I would call him. He'd ____ changed and I didn't recognize him. I agree with you ____. She's ____ insane!

internationally

[adverb] in many countries examples: Her ____ acclaimed novel has won several literary prizes.

next door

[adverb] in the next room, house, or building examples: That's the old man who lives ____ ____ to Paul.

meanwhile

[adverb] in the time between two things happening, or while something else is happening examples: Carl's starting college in September. Meanwhile, he's traveling around Europe. The mother is ill. The child, meanwhile, is living with his grandparents.

indoors

[adverb] into or inside a building examples: Come indoors, it's cold outside. Spring bulbs can be grown ____.

loud

[adverb] loudly examples: Could you speak a little louder, please?

mostly

[adverb] mainly or most of the time examples: Her friends are ____ Italian. In the smaller villages, it's ____ very quiet at night.

furthest

[adverb] most distant examples: That's the ____ I can see without glasses.

mainly

[adverb] mostly or to a large degree examples: The waitresses are ____ French. They argued that the tax will ____ benefit the rich.

nearby

[adverb] not far away examples: If there's a cafe nearby, we could stop for lunch. I noticed a policeman standing ____.

frequently

[adverb] often examples: ____ asked questions I see him quite ____. The buses run less/more ____ at certain times.

outdoors

[adverb] outside examples: If the weather's good, we'll eat ____.

partly

[adverb] to some extent, but not completely examples: The house is ____ owned by her father. He was ____ responsible for the error.

extremely

[adverb] very, or much more than usual examples: They played ____ well. She's ____ beautiful/intelligent.

just

[adverb] ALMOST NOT almost not examples: This dress only ____ fits! We arrived at the airport ____ in time to catch the plane.

hardly

[adverb] ALMOST NOT almost not, or only a very small amount examples: We ____ ever go to concerts. I can ____ hear the speaker from here in the back. The party had ____ started when she left. He ate ____ anything.

out

[adverb] APPEAR able to be seen examples: The stars are ____ tonight. The rain stopped and the sun came ____. The flowers are starting to come ____.

in

[adverb] AT A PLACE at the place where a person usually lives or works examples: Mr Ellis isn't ____ this week. Could you ask him to call me when he gets ____?

out

[adverb] AVAILABLE available to buy or see examples: Is the new Harry Potter book ____ yet? The new Tarantino movie comes ____ in August.

off

[adverb] AWAY FROM away from a place or position examples: I'm ____ to the grocery store. Keep the dog on the leash or he'll just run ____. Keep ____ the grass. ""Is Kara still here?"" ""You missed her - she just drove ____."" She's ____ to Canada next week.

out

[adverb] AWAY FROM INSIDE used to show movement away from the inside of a place or container examples: Get ____! She opened the window and stuck her head ____. The bag burst and the apples fell ____. He opened the drawer and took ____ a pair of socks. My secretary will see you ____.

past

[adverb] BEFORE NOW having happened or existed before now examples: ____ relationships I know this from ____ experience.

back

[adverb] BEHIND in a direction behind you examples: He sat ____ on the sofa. Anna stepped ____.

backward

[adverb] BEHIND toward the direction behind you examples: I walked ____ toward the door. He took a step ____ to allow her to pass.

absolutely

[adverb] COMPLETELY completely examples: The food was ____ delicious. It's ____ ridiculous. I have ____ no idea what she's talking about. We've achieved ____ nothing today. I ____ hate it.

opinion

[noun] OF PERSON a thought or belief about something or someone examples: What's your ____ about/on this plan? Some people always have strong ____. He didn't express/give an ____ on the matter. Who, in your opinion, is the best player in the league? Her ____ of Adam changed after he'd been so helpful at the wedding. I want to get a second ____ on whether I need knee surgery.

display

[noun] ON SCREEN when something is shown electronically such as on a computer screen examples: The ____ problems might be due to a shortage of disk space.

chance

[noun] OPPORTUNITY the opportunity to do something examples: I didn't get/have a ____ to speak to her. If you give me a ____ to speak, I'll explain. This trip is the ____ of a lifetime. He left and I missed my ____ to say goodbye to him.

fear

[noun [C or U]] BAD FEELING a strong, unpleasant feeling that you get when you think that something bad, dangerous, or frightening might happen examples: her ____ of snakes Shaking/Trembling with fear, she handed over the money to the gunman. There are ____ that the disease will spread to other countries. ____ for her safety are growing. The low profit figures simply confirmed my worst ____.

membership

[noun [C or U]] BEING A MEMBER the state of being a member of a group or organization examples: We applied for ____ in the country club. a ____ card/fee Some fitness clubs sell lifetime ____.

attack

[noun [C or U]] CRITICISM a violent act intended to hurt or damage someone or something examples: a racist ____ a terrorist ____ on the capital The town was once again under ____.

length

[noun [C or U]] DISTANCE the measurement or distance of something from one end to the other examples: The boat is 20 feet in ____. The ____ of the living room is 25 feet, the width is 12 feet.

death

[noun [C or U]] END OF LIFE the end of life examples: a sudden/natural ____ The disease causes thousands of deaths a year. He never got over the ____ of his daughter. The day after the earthquake the ____ toll had risen to 90.

benefit

[noun [C or U]] HELP something that helps you or gives you an advantage examples: The discovery of oil brought many ____ to the town. One of the many ____ of foreign travel is learning how to cope with the unexpected. He's had the ____ of an expensive education and yet he continues to work as a waiter.

doubt

[noun [C or U]] NOT CERTAIN when you are not certain about something, or do not trust someone or something examples: I'm having ____ about his ability to do the job. If there's any ____ about the rocket's engines, we ought to cancel the launch.

habit

[noun [C or U]] REGULAR ACTIVITY something that you do often and regularly, almost without knowing that you are doing it examples: healthy eating ____ I always buy the same toothpaste out of ____. I'm trying not to get into the ____ of watching TV all the time. He can't break the ____ of putting sugar in his coffee. They weren't in the ____ of recycling.

bone

[noun [C or U]] a bone of contention one of the hard pieces that make the structure inside a human or animal examples: The X-ray showed a broken ____ in his left hand. There's still a lot of meat left on the ____ - should I slice some off for you?

doubt

[noun [C or U]] have no doubt to be certain examples: I have no ____ (that) I made the right decision. I never had any ____ (that) you would win.

hope

[noun [C or U]] in the hope that/of a positive feeling about the future, or something that you want to happen or be true examples: a message full of ____ What are your ____ for the future? Don't give up ____ - I'm sure he'll be fine. Young people are growing up in our cities without any ____ of getting a job.

doubt

[noun [C or U]] there's no doubt it is certain examples: There is no ____ (that) he's a good player.

camp

[noun [C or U]] vacation place a place in the countryside where you go for a vacation and that has cabins or tents and offers a program of things to do examples: The kids go away to summer ____ for two weeks every August.

delay

[noun [C or U]] without delay immediately examples: This problem needs to be dealt with without ____.

minimum

[noun [C usually no plural]] the smallest amount that is allowed, needed, or possible examples: The judge sentenced him to a ____ of five years in prison. We need a ____ of ten people to play this game. Wage increases are being kept to a ____ because of the recession.

initial

[noun [C usually plural]] the first letter of a name, especially when used to represent a name examples: He wrote his initials, P.M.R., at the bottom of the page. Paul M. Reynolds refused to say what the ____ ""M"" stood for. They carved their ____ into a tree.

crop

[noun [C]] a plant such as a grain, fruit or vegetable that is grown in large amounts, or the amount of plants of a particular type that are produced at one time examples: The main ____ grown for export are coffee and rice. We had a bumper potato ____ this year.

cough

[noun [C]] when you cough or an illness that makes you cough examples: a dry ____ Emily has a nasty ____.

bulletin board

[noun [C]] a board on the wall where you put advertisements and announcements examples: The class schedule is up on the ____ ____.

ferry

[noun [C]] a boat that regularly carries passengers and often vehicles across an area of water examples: a car ____ We're going across to France by/on the ____. We took the ____ to Staten Island.

novel

[noun [C]] a book that tells a story about imaginary people and events examples: historical/romantic ____ Have you read any of Jane Austen's ____? His latest ____ is selling really well.

oven

[noun [C]] a boxlike part of a stove or separate device with a door, which is used to cook food examples: a toaster/microwave ____ a warm/hot ____ Pour the cake batter into the pan, place it in the oven, and bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

clinic

[noun [C]] a building, often part of a hospital, where people go for medical treatment or advice examples: a health/medical ____ Bring your baby to the ____ and we'll take a look at her.

cupboard

[noun [C]] a cabinet with shelves inside used for storing things examples: a kitchen ____ I've put ____ my grandmother gave me in the entry hall.

decision

[noun [C]] a choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities examples: She had to make some very difficult ____. The company will reach/come to/make a ____ shortly. Let me have a/your ____ by next week. It was his ____ to leave. We need to take a lot of factors into account in our decision-making.

penny

[noun [C]] a coin or unit of money with a value of one hundredth of a dollar examples: Have you got a ____? The bill comes to $14.01 and I don't have one. I put all my ____ in a jar and once a year count them and bring them to the bank.

kit

[noun [C]] a collection of things kept in a container for a particular use examples: a first-aid/tool ____

documentary

[noun [C]] a film, television or radio program that gives facts and information about a subject examples: The ____ took a fresh look at the life of Darwin. They showed a ____ on animal communication.

frying pan

[noun [C]] a flat, metal pan with a long handle that is used for frying food examples: Chop the mushrooms and put them in the ____ ____.

lecture

[noun [C]] a formal talk on a serious or specialist subject given to a group of people, especially students examples: We went to a ____ on Italian art. Who's giving the ____ this afternoon?

jar

[noun [C]] a glass container used for storing food examples: a ____ of coffee/honey a cookie ____

girl

[noun [C]] a group of female friends examples: I'm going out with the ____ tonight.

league

[noun [C]] a group of teams that compete against each other in a sport examples: the National ____ the major/minor ____ Will Boston win the ____ championship this year? Our team has the worst record in the ____. Do you belong to a bowling ____?

cliff

[noun [C]] a high area of rock with a very steep side, often on a coast examples: Keep well away from the edge of the ____. the ____ edge

hole

[noun [C]] a hollow space in something, or an opening in a surface examples: a bullet ____ There's a ____ in the roof. We dug a ____ to plant the tree.

lab

[noun [C]] a laboratory examples: a science/computer ____ a ____ technician

giraffe

[noun [C]] a large African animal with a very long neck and long legs examples: ____ are the tallest land animals.

kangaroo

[noun [C]] a large Australian animal that moves by jumping on its back legs examples: Kangaroos are a danger on the roads.

cave

[noun [C]] a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff or mountain, or one that is underground examples: The area is also home to one of the largest underground ____ and lake systems in Latin America.

human

[noun [C]] a man, woman or child examples: The greatest damage being done to our planet today is that being done by ____.

comma

[noun [C]] a mark (,) used to separate parts of a sentence, or to separate the items in a list examples: Put a ____ before his name.

flute

[noun [C]] a musical instrument in the shape of a tube that is held out to the side and played by blowing across a hole at one end examples: Ellen started learning the ____ at the age of 12.

pedestrian

[noun [C]] a person who is walking and not traveling in a vehicle examples: a ____ crossing Many streets are reserved for cyclists and ____.

butcher

[noun [C]] a person who sells meat in a store examples:

firefighter

[noun [C]] a person whose job is to stop fires from burning examples: My cousin Mark is a ____.

builder

[noun [C]] a person whose job it is to make buildings examples:

competitor

[noun [C]] a person, team or company that is competing against others examples: How many ____ took part in the race? Their prices are better than any of their ____.

phrasal verb

[noun [C]] a phrase that consists of a verb in combination with a preposition or adverb or both, which has a different meaning from the meaning of its separate parts examples: ""Look after,"" ""work out,"" and ""make up for"" are all ____ verbs.

grill

[noun [C]] a piece of equipment with a frame of metal bars for cooking food, usually over a fire examples: Put the burgers on the ____.

chest of drawers

[noun [C]] a piece of furniture for keeping clothes in examples: We need a ____ ____ ____ for Oliver's bedroom.

assignment

[noun [C]] a piece of work, especially school work, or a job that you are given to do examples: a vocabulary/reading/math ____ The ____ is due on Friday.

poem

[noun [C]] a piece of writing, especially one which has short lines and uses words that sound similar examples: a book of love ____

hostel

[noun [C]] a place like a cheap hotel, where you can live when you are away from home examples: a youth ____

message board

[noun [C]] a place on a website where you can leave messages for other people to read examples: There's a lot of discussion on the ____ boards about this issue.

barbershop

[noun [C]] a place where men and boys get their hair cut examples: Dad went to the ____ on Aster Place to get his hair cut.

nightclub

[noun [C]] a place where you can dance and drink at night examples: We had a meal and then went to a ____.

herb

[noun [C]] a plant that is used in cooking to add flavor to food or is used in medicines examples: dried/fresh ____ Basil, oregano, thyme and rosemary are all ____. A large range of ____ and spices are used in South Asian cooking.

lady

[noun [C]] a polite or old fashioned way of referring to or talking to a woman examples: There's a young ____ here to see you. ____ and gentlemen, may I have your attention.

forecast

[noun [C]] a report saying what the weather is likely to be like examples: The weather ____ said it was going to rain later today.

gallery

[noun [C]] a room or building which is used for showing works of art examples: the National Portrait ____

laboratory

[noun [C]] a room used for scientific work examples: research ____ a computer ____ ____ tests suggest that the new drug may be used to treat cancer.

pot

[noun [C]] a round container, usually used for storing things or for cooking examples: a flower ____ There's plenty of space in the kitchen for all your ____ and pans. Fill a large ____ with water and bring it to a boil.

elementary school

[noun [C]] a school for children aged 5 to 11 or 13 examples: I have two children in ____ ____.

circus

[noun [C]] a show in which a group of people and animals perform in a large tent examples: a ____ ring The children loved being taken to the ____.

backyard

[noun [C]] a small area of land behind a house that is usually covered with grass and may have a fence around it examples: Growing up, we had a pool and swings in our ____.

mosquito

[noun [C]] a small flying insect that sucks your blood, sometimes causing malaria examples: ____ bites

cottage

[noun [C]] a small house, usually in the countryside examples: They live in a country cottage, with roses around the door.

fly

[noun [C]] a small insect with two wings examples: There were a lot of ____ around.

lighter

[noun [C]] a small object that produces a flame and is used to start something burning examples: Can I borrow your ____?

handkerchief

[noun [C]] a small piece of cloth or soft paper that you use to dry your eyes or nose examples: She dabbed her eyes with a ____.

ant

[noun [C]] a small, black or red insect that lives in groups on the ground examples: There were ____ crawling all over the ground.

coin

[noun [C]] a small, flat, usually round piece of metal used as money examples: a 10p/ten pence ____ a Canadian ten-cent ____ gold ____ The one dollar ____ has never become popular. He collects old ____. I asked for ten dollars in ____. The machine takes dollar ____.

nephew

[noun [C]] a son of your sister or brother, or a son of the sister or brother of your husband or wife examples: My ____ is 21 today.

parrot

[noun [C]] a tropical bird with a curved beak and colorful feathers which can be taught to copy what people say examples: We saw ____ flying wild in the jungle.

millimeter

[noun [C]] a unit of length which is equal to 0.001 meters examples: The ring has a width of three ____.

inch

[noun [C]] a unit used for measuring length that is approximately equal to 2.54 centimeters, sometimes shown by the symbol ″ examples: Twelve ____ are equal to one foot. He had a cut an ____ long above his left eye. The snow was six ____ deep in some places. a piece of wood 2″ by 2″

honeymoon

[noun [C]] a vacation taken by two people who have just gotten married examples: We went to the Bahamas on our ____.

modal

[noun [C]] a verb, for example ""can,"" ""might"" or ""must,"" that is used before another verb to show that something is possible, necessary, etc. examples: The first verb in the following sentence is a modal: We ought to pay the gas bill.

method

[noun [C]] a way of doing something, often one that involves a system or plan examples: What's the best ____ of/for solving this problem? Traveling by train is still one of the safest ____ of transportation. traditional teaching ____

bomb

[noun [C]] a weapon that explodes and causes damage examples: The ____ exploded/went off near a busy market. a nuclear ____ a car ____

gun

[noun [C]] a weapon that you fire bullets out of examples: You could hear the noise of ____ firing in the distance.

bride

[noun [C]] a woman who is getting married examples: He returned from New York with his lovely new ____. The ____ and groom posed for pictures outside the church.

bee

[noun [C]] a yellow and black flying insect which makes honey and can sting you examples: A swarm of ____ flew into the garden. I was stung by a ____.

kitten

[noun [C]] a young cat examples: Our cat's had two ____.

puppy

[noun [C]] a young dog examples: a litter of ____

jet

[noun [C]] an aircraft with a jet engine, which is able to fly very fast examples: a ____ plane a private ____ We flew to New York on a ____.

fine

[noun [C]] an amount of money that you must pay for breaking a rule or law examples: She had to pay a ____. a parking ____ The maximum penalty is a $1000 ____. If found guilty, he faces a heavy ____.

fee

[noun [C]] an amount of money that you pay to do something, to use something, or to get a service examples: legal/late ____ an admission/registration ____

donkey

[noun [C]] an animal like a small horse with long ears examples: The ____ struggled with its heavy burden.

goat

[noun [C]] an animal with horns which is kept to provide milk, meat, etc. examples: ____ cheese goat's milk

neighborhood

[noun [C]] an area of a town or city that people live in examples: There were lots of kids in my ____ when I was growing up. This is a good ____.

harbor

[noun [C]] an area of water next to the coast, often protected from the sea by a thick wall, where ships and boats can shelter examples: Our hotel room overlooked a pretty little fishing ____.

canal

[noun [C]] an artificial river built for boats to travel along or to take water from one area to another examples: The Panama ____ provides a crucial shipping link between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

guess

[noun [C]] an attempt to give the right answer when you are not certain if you are correct examples: How old do you think John is? Go on, take a ____. Both teams made some wild guesses, none of them right.

dolphin

[noun [C]] an intelligent animal that lives in the sea, breathes air and looks like a large, smooth, gray fish examples: They swam with ____ on holiday.

antique

[noun [C]] an object that is old, and often rare or beautiful examples: an ____ shop My mother collects ____.

certificate

[noun [C]] an official document that gives details to show that something is true examples: a birth/marriage/death ____ a doctor's/medical ____

breast

[noun [C]] either of the two soft, rounded parts of a woman's chest that produce milk after she has a baby examples: When a woman becomes pregnant her ____ tend to grow larger. ____ cancer

amount

[noun [C]] how much there is of something examples: They didn't deliver the right ____ of sand. Small ____ of land were used for keeping animals. I didn't expect the bill to come to this ____. You wouldn't believe the ____ of trouble I've had with this car.

continent

[noun [C]] one of the seven main areas of land on the Earth, such as Africa, Asia, Europe or South America examples: the North American ____ Asia and Africa are the two biggest ____.

lip

[noun [C]] one of the two soft edges of the mouth examples: He licked his ____. My ____ are dry from the cold.

pirate

[noun [C]] someone who attacks ships and steals from them examples: The ____ held the ship's captain prisoner and demanded money for his release.

murderer

[noun [C]] someone who has committed murder examples: a mass ____

cyclist

[noun [C]] someone who rides a bike examples: He drove into a ____.

diver

[noun [C]] someone who swims under water, usually with breathing equipment examples: a deep-sea ____

babysitter

[noun [C]] someone who takes care of your child while you are out examples: I promised the ____ that we'd be home by midnight.

instructor

[noun [C]] someone who teaches a particular sport or activity examples: a driving ____

politician

[noun [C]] someone who works in politics, especially a member of the government examples: Churchill was a distinguished ____.

blogger

[noun [C]] someone who writes a blog examples: ____ everywhere are commenting on the issue.

poet

[noun [C]] someone who writes poems examples: Rimbaud was a nineteenth-century French ____.

barber

[noun [C]] someone whose job is to cut men's hair examples: Dad goes to the ____ once a month.

architect

[noun [C]] someone whose job is to design buildings examples: Who is the ____ who designed this building?

lawyer

[noun [C]] someone whose job is to give advice to people about the law and speak for them in court examples: I want to see my ____ before I say anything.

assistant

[noun [C]] someone whose job is to help a person who has a more important job examples: an administrative ____ an ____ editor/manager

accountant

[noun [C]] someone whose job is to keep or examine the financial records of a person or organization examples: a tax ____

coach

[noun [C]] someone whose job is to teach people to improve at a sport, skill, or school subject examples: a tennis/math ____ The third-base ____ waved the runner home and the Yankees won the game.

detective

[noun [C]] someone, especially a police officer, whose job is to discover information about a crime examples: a private ____ ____ stories

greeting

[noun [C]] something friendly or polite that you say or do when you meet or welcome someone examples: They exchanged ____ before starting the session.

opposite

[noun [C]] something or someone that is completely different from another person or thing examples: The ____ of ""fast"" is ""slow."" My father is a very calm person, but my mother is just the ____. She turned out to be the exact ____ of what everyone expected.

question mark

[noun [C]] the ? punctuation mark that is put at the end of a phrase or sentence to show that it is a question examples:

chin

[noun [C]] the bottom part of a person's face, below their mouth examples: Fasten the helmet's strap under your ____. She sat behind the table, her ____ resting in her hands.

fire station

[noun [C]] the building where fire engines are kept and firefighters wait for emergencies examples: We visited our local ____ ____.

princess

[noun [C]] the daughter of a king or queen, or one of their close female relatives, or the wife of a prince examples: He was married to a Spanish ____.

anniversary

[noun [C]] the day on which an important event happened in a previous year examples: We always celebrate our wedding ____ with dinner at an expensive restaurant. Tomorrow is the fiftieth ____ of the revolution.

forehead

[noun [C]] the flat part of the face, above the eyes and below the hair examples: She's got a high ____.

definite article

[noun [C]] the grammatical name for the word ""the"" in English, or the words in other languages which have a similar use examples: ""The Loop,"" referring to the downtown area of Chicago, takes the ____ ____.

elbow

[noun [C]] the part in the middle of your arm where it bends examples: Her arm was bandaged from the ____ to the fingers.

destination

[noun [C]] the place where someone or something is going examples: We arrived at our ____ tired and hungry. His letter never reached its ____. The Caribbean is a popular tourist/vacation ____.

goalkeeper

[noun [C]] the player who stands in the team's goal to try to stop the other team from scoring examples: He was his college soccer team's ____.

exchange rate

[noun [C]] the rate at which the money of one country can be changed for the money of another country examples: The Money Ready Reckoner gives the ____ ____ for any country you plan to visit and shows how much currency you will get.

prayer

[noun [C]] the words you say to a god examples: a ____ of thanks She always says her ____ before she goes to sleep. We thought he'd been killed, but our ____ were answered when he arrived home safely.

author

[noun [C]] the writer of a book, article, play, etc. examples: He is the ____ of two books on French history.

guy

[noun [C]] used when you are talking to or about two or more people examples: Come on, you guys, let's go home.

killing

[noun [C]] when a person is murdered examples: a series of brutal ____

hug

[noun [C]] when you put your arms around someone and hold them tightly examples: Come here and give me a big ____. We always exchange ____ and kisses when we meet.

fair

[noun [C]] EVENT an event outside where food and goods are sold, there is entertainment, and sometimes contests examples: the state/county ____ We spent the afternoon at the street ____ on Second Avenue.

contract

[noun [C]] AGREEMENT a legal agreement between two people, two organizations or a person and an organization examples: an employment/construction/service ____ a long-term/short-term ____ He signed a new three-year ____ with the St. Louis Cardinals. My lawyer is drawing up a ____. Don't sign/enter into any ____ before examining its conditions carefully.

gate

[noun [C]] AIRPORT a part of an airport where passengers get on or off an aircraft examples: The flight to Dublin is now boarding at ____ 8.

figure

[noun [C]] BODY SHAPE the shape of someone's body, usually an attractive shape examples: She's got a good ____.

guide

[noun [C]] BOOK a book that gives information about something or tells you how to do something examples: a hotel/restaurant ____ a user's ____

hero

[noun [C]] BOOK/MOVIE the main male character in a book or movie, who is usually good examples: the ____ of her latest novel

frame

[noun [C]] BORDER a border that surrounds and supports a picture, door or window examples: a picture/window ____

monument

[noun [C]] BUILDING/PLACE an old building or place that is important in history examples: an ancient ____

agency

[noun [C]] BUSINESS a business that provides a service examples: an advertising/employment/real estate/travel ____

commercial

[noun [C]] BUYING AND SELLING an advertisement on the radio, on television, etc. examples: I turn the sound off during the ____.

festival

[noun [C]] CELEBRATION a special day or period when people celebrate something, especially a religious event examples: a harvest ____

option

[noun [C]] CHOICE a choice examples: We don't have many ____. I'm still considering my ____. The program helps students explore career ____. The best ____ would be to cancel the trip altogether.

cushion

[noun [C]] CLOTH BAG a cloth bag filled with something soft which you sit on or lean against to make you comfortable examples: She sank back against/into the ____.

label

[noun [C]] COMPANY the name or symbol of a company that produces goods for sale, or the goods themselves or the company itself examples: The group has signed with a new record ____. A major/independent ____ will release their new album. Her favorite designer ____ is Armani. Everything we produce goes out under our own ____.

contest

[noun [C]] COMPETITION a competition to do better than other people, usually in which prizes are given examples: a dance/sports/essay ____ She's won a lot of beauty ____.

judge

[noun [C]] COMPETITION someone who decides which person or thing wins a competition examples: the Olympic ____

link

[noun [C]] COMPUTER a connection between documents or areas on the Internet examples: Click on this ____ to visit our online bookstore.

monster

[noun [C]] CREATURE an imaginary creature that is large, ugly, and frightening examples: a sea ____ the Loch Ness ____

criminal

[noun [C]] CRIME someone who commits a crime examples: a dangerous/violent ____

club

[noun [C]] DANCE a place open late at night where people can dance examples: After the show, we went to a ____.

argument

[noun [C]] DISAGREEMENT an angry discussion with someone in which you both disagree examples: The children had an ____ about/over what game to play. He got into an ____ with a man in the restaurant last night.

plug

[noun [C]] ELECTRICAL OBJECT a plastic or rubber object with metal pins, used to connect electrical equipment to an electricity supply examples: a three-prong/two-prong ____ Is the ____ in? If a ____ is broken, it can be dangerous.

ladder

[noun [C]] EQUIPMENT a piece of equipment that is used to reach high places, consisting of short steps attached between two long sides examples: She was up on a ladder, cleaning the window.

excuse

[noun [C]] FALSE REASON a false reason that you give to explain why you do something examples: Nick was just looking for an ____ to call her. He'll give any ____ for taking a day off.

interview

[noun [C]] FOR ARTICLE/TV, ETC. a meeting in which someone is asked questions about themselves for a newspaper article, television show, etc examples: an exclusive ____ with Paul Simon In a television ____ last night she denied she had any intention of resigning.

pillow

[noun [C]] FOR CHAIR a cloth bag filled with something soft which you sit on or lean against to make you comfortable examples:

interview

[noun [C]] FOR JOB a meeting in which someone asks you questions to see if you are suitable for a job or course examples: a job ____ I had an ____ for a job with a publishing company.

book

[noun [C]] FOR WRITING a set of attached pages in a cover, which are blank to write or draw on or have spaces to record information examples: I need to get a composition/exercise ____ for writing class. an order/address ____ sketch-/note____

joke

[noun [C]] FUNNY something which someone says to make people laugh, usually a short story with a funny ending examples: Did I tell you the ____ about the chicken crossing the road? I hope you're not going to tell that old ____ about the chicken again. Don't you get the ____?

form

[noun [C]] GRAMMAR a way of writing or saying a word that shows if it is singular or plural, past or present, etc. examples: The continuous ____ of ""stand"" is ""standing."" ""Hers"" is the possessive ____ of ""her."" ""Isn't"" is the short ____ of ""is not.""

object

[noun [C]] GRAMMAR in grammar, the person or thing that is affected by the action of the verb or the person or thing that comes after a preposition examples: In the sentence ""I like ice cream,"" ""ice cream"" is the ____ of the verb ""like.""

pile

[noun [C]] HEAP objects positioned one on top of another examples: a large ____ of sand a ____ of books The clothes were arranged in ____ on the floor.

dream

[noun [C]] HOPE something that you want to happen very much but that is not very likely examples: It's always been my ____ to take flying lessons. Winning all that money was a ____ come true.

cabin

[noun [C]] HOUSE a small, simple house made of wood examples: a log ____ We stayed in a ____ and went hiking every day.

pocket

[noun [C]] IN BAG a container which is sewn into or onto a bag or fixed to a seat or door in a vehicle examples: Sarah put her maps in the inside/outside ____ of her backpack. The safety instructions are in the ____ of the seat in front of you.

label

[noun [C]] INFORMATION a small piece of paper or other material which gives information about the thing it is attached to examples: a warning ____ Remember to put address ____ on the suitcases. The washing instructions should be on the ____.

card

[noun [C]] INFORMATION a small piece of stiff paper or plastic that has information printed on it examples: a library ____ He gave me his business ____.

career

[noun [C]] JOB the job or series of jobs that you do during your working life, especially if you continue to get better jobs and earn more money examples: He hasn't yet chosen a ____. a successful ____ in marketing What are the ____ prospects?

copy

[noun [C]] MADE THE SAME something that has been made to be exactly like something else examples: This painting is only a ____ - the original hangs in the Louvre. I always keep a ____ of any official or important letters that I send off. Could you make a ____ of this for tomorrow's meeting, please?

disadvantage

[noun [C]] MAKING DIFFICULT something which makes a situation more difficult, or makes you less likely to succeed examples: One ____ of living in the town is the lack of safe places for the children to play. We need to consider whether the ____ of the plan outweigh the advantages.

loan

[noun [C]] MONEY money that someone has borrowed examples: She's going to take out a ____ to start her own business. We'd have to get a ____ to be able to buy a car. My brother repaid his student ____ within five years.

director

[noun [C]] MOVIE/PLAY someone who tells the actors in a movie or play what to do examples: a famous film/movie ____

album

[noun [C]] MUSIC several songs or pieces of music on a CD, a record, etc. examples: They've just make/recorded a new ____. Jovanotti has a new ____ out.

body

[noun [C]] NOT ARMS/LEGS the main part of a person's or animal's body, without the head, arms and legs examples: The dog had a thin ____ and short legs.

button

[noun [C]] ON CLOTHING a small, round object used to fasten something, for example a shirt or coat examples: I need to sew a new ____ on my blouse.

folder

[noun [C]] ON COMPUTER a place on a computer where particular files are kept examples: I made a new ____ on the C drive.

button

[noun [C]] ON MACHINE a switch that you press to control a piece of equipment examples: He inserted the DVD and pressed the ""play"" ____.

head

[noun [C]] ORGANIZATION/DEPARTMENT the person who is in charge of an organization or a part of an organization examples: the ____ of an oil company The ____ of our department is leaving on Friday. He is the ____ chef at a large restaurant.

edge

[noun [C]] OUTER POINT the part of something that is farthest from the center examples: He'd piped fresh cream around the ____ of the cake. They built the church on the ____ of the village. I caught my leg on the ____ of the table as I walked past. A man was standing at the water's ____ with a small boy.

area

[noun [C]] PART a part of a building or piece of land used for a particular purpose examples: a play/picnic ____

lover

[noun [C]] PERSON If two people are lovers, they have a romantic or physical relationship. examples: They were friends before they became ____.

leader

[noun [C]] PERSON IN CONTROL a person in control of a group, country, or situation examples: a business/community/political ____ a band ____ Meet your tour/group ____ in front of the hotel. The Russian ____ wants to introduce further changes.

prisoner

[noun [C]] PERSON IN PRISON a person who is kept in prison as a punishment examples: ____ climbed onto the prison roof to protest the conditions inside.

guard

[noun [C]] PERSON WHO PROTECTS someone whose job is to protect a person, place or thing from danger or attack, or to prevent a person such as a criminal from escaping examples: a security ____ prison ____ The frontier is patrolled by border ____.

date

[noun [C]] PLANNED TIME a plan for something to happen at a particular time examples: Let's make a ____ to have lunch. I'd like to set a ____ for our next meeting. We've agreed to meet again at a later ____.

accent

[noun [C]] PRONUNCIATION the way in which people in a particular area, country or social group pronounce words examples: a Boston/Southern ____ He speaks with a heavy/strong Russian ____.

line

[noun [C]] RAILROAD a train route or railroad track examples: rail/commuter ____ Wet leaves on the track delayed trains on both ____ this morning. the Hudson Line/the Raritan Valley ____

excuse

[noun [C]] REASON a reason that you give to explain why you did something wrong examples: What was his ____ for being late? He'd better have a good ____ for not being here! I've never known him to miss a meeting - I'm sure he'll have an ____. There's no ____ for that sort of behavior.

promise

[noun [C]] SAY when you say that you will certainly do something examples: I'll put my things away tonight - and that's a ____! I'm not sure I can do it so I won't make any ____.

crew

[noun [C]] SHIP/AIRCRAFT the people who work together on a ship, aircraft or train examples: cabin ____ a ____ member

heel

[noun [C]] SHOE PART the part of a shoe that is under your heel examples: The boots had very high ____.

bit

[noun [C]] SMALL AMOUNT a small amount or piece of something examples: There were little ____ of paper all over the floor. Be sure to sweep up every ____ of the broken glass. She tries to do a ____ of exercise every day.

date

[noun [C]] SOCIAL TIME TOGETHER a social meeting when two people go somewhere together, such as to a restaurant or to see a film examples: He's asked her out on a ____. She has a ____ tonight.

occasion

[noun [C]] SPECIAL TIME an important event or ceremony examples: a special ____ At the wedding, he sang a song written just for the ____. I have a suit but I only wear it on special ____. Congratulations on the ____ of your 25th wedding anniversary.

captain

[noun [C]] SPORTS the leader of a sports team examples: It's unusual to have a goalkeeper as the team ____.

cup

[noun [C]] SPORTS a specially designed cup, usually with two handles and often made of silver, which is given as a prize in a sports competition, or a game or match in which the winner receives such a cup examples: Anna won this ____ in the school squash championship. The Davis ____ is an important championship.

issue

[noun [C]] SUBJECT a subject or problem which people are thinking and talking about examples: environmental/moral/personal ____ As employers we need to be seen to be addressing these ____ sympathetically.

club

[noun [C]] TEAM a team of sports players examples: the Washington soccer ____ D.C. United the Rangers baseball ____

quiz

[noun [C]] TEST a short informal test examples: We had a history ____ today. There will be a ____ on Tuesday. I think I did well on the grammar ____. @@

mind

[noun [C]] THINKING someone's memory or their ability to think, feel emotions, and be aware of things examples: My ____ was full of what had happened the night before, and I wasn't concentrating. I just said the first thing that came into my ____. For some reason her words stuck in my ____. She has a very logical ____.

period

[noun [C]] TIME a length of time examples: Her work means that she spends long ____ away from home. Unemployment in the first half of the year was 2% lower than in the same ____ last year. The study will be carried out over a six-month ____. The house was built during the colonial ____.

branch

[noun [C]] TREE one of the many parts of a tree that grows out from its trunk examples: Birds often make nests in the top ____ of the tree.

experiment

[noun [C]] TRY a test, especially a scientific one, that you do in order to learn something or to discover whether something is true examples: Some people believe that ____ on animals should be banned. Scientists are carrying out/doing ____ to test the effectiveness of the new drug.

crash

[noun [C]] VEHICLE an accident in which a vehicle hits something examples: a car/plane ____ They had a ____ on the way to work. She died in a car ____.

lock

[noun [C]] WITH KEY the thing that is used to close a door, window, etc., and that needs a key to open it examples: I heard someone turn a key in the ____. safety ____ Thieves got in by smashing the ____ off the door.

ending

[noun [C]] WORD a part added to the end of a word examples: To make the plural of ""dog,"" you add the plural ____ ""-s.""

by accident

[noun [C]] by accident without being intended examples: I deleted the file ____ ____.

hand

[noun [C]] by hand done or made by a person instead of a machine examples: This sweater has to be washed by ____.

mistake

[noun [C]] by mistake If you do something by mistake, you do it without intending to. examples: I picked up someone else's book by ____. I've paid this bill twice by ____.

mind

[noun [C]] change your mind to change a decision or opinion examples: I've changed my ____ about selling the house. If you change your mind, let me know.

mind

[noun [C]] make up your mind or make your mind up to make a decision examples: I haven't made up my ____ whether to apply for the job yet. They couldn't make their ____ up about where to go on vacation.

friend

[noun [C]] old friend someone who you have known and liked for a long time examples: Roger and I are old ____.

kind

[noun [C]] some kind of used to show that what you have just said is only an example from a larger group of things examples: I like pasta, pizza - that ____ of thing/those ____ of things.

checkout

[noun [C]] store the place in a store, especially a large food store, where you pay for the things you are buying examples: There were long lines at the ____. She works at the ____ at the local supermarket.

god

[noun [C]] thank God something you say when you are happy because something bad did not happen examples: Thank ____ nobody was hurt in the accident.

date

[noun [C]] up to date modern, recent or containing the latest information examples: Great care is taken to keep our database up to ____.

boxing

[noun [U]] a sport in which two competitors fight by hitting each other with their hands examples: Many doctors believe that ____ is too dangerous and should be banned. He's a former world heavyweight ____ champion.

gymnastics

[noun [U]] a sport in which you do physical exercises on the floor and on different pieces of equipment, often in competitions examples: Let's watch the ____ on TV.

public transportation

[noun [U]] a system of vehicles such as buses and trains which operate at regular times on fixed routes and are used by the public examples: What's needed is better ____ ____.

corn

[noun [U]] a tall plant with yellow seeds that are eaten as food examples: a ____ field I bought four ears of ____ for dinner.

flu

[noun [U]] an infectious illness which is like a very bad cold, but which causes a fever examples: a ____ virus I had the ____ last week.

pollution

[noun [U]] damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste examples: air/water ____ The book shows simple things you can do to reduce ____ from your car. The manifesto includes tough measures to tackle road congestion and environmental ____.

dust

[noun [U]] dry dirt in the form of powder that covers surfaces inside a building, or very small dry pieces of soil, sand or other substances examples: The furniture was covered in ____. A cloud of ____ rose in the air as the car roared past. coal ____

dirt

[noun [U]] dust, soil or any substance that makes a surface not clean examples: His coat was covered with ____.

nightlife

[noun [U]] entertainment for the night such as bars, clubs, restaurants, and theaters examples: What's the ____ like around here?

damage

[noun [U]] harm or injury examples: Strong winds had caused serious ____ to the roof. storm/flood/fire/bomb ____ He suffered brain ____ in the car crash.

importance

[noun [U]] how important someone or something is examples: Your views are of great ____ to us. The company understands the ____ of regular staff training. Please list your choices in order of ____.

politics

[noun [U]] ideas and activities relating to how a country or area is governed examples: He has little interest in local ____. She's planning to retire from ____ next year.

countryside

[noun [U]] land that is not in towns, cities or industrial areas and is either used for farming or left in its natural condition examples: The ____ around there is beautiful. The house is set in 90 acres of beautiful, unspoiled ____.

pork

[noun [U]] meat from a pig examples: a ____ chop ____ sausages

bacon

[noun [U]] meat from a pig cut into long thin slices examples: a ____ sandwich a slice of ____ ____ and eggs

poetry

[noun [U]] poems in general as a form of literature examples: modern ____ I enjoy all kinds of poetry, especially love ____. She started writing ____ at a young age.

flour

[noun [U]] powder made from grain, especially wheat, used for making bread, cakes, pasta, pastry, etc. examples: Add the ____ to the eggs and milk.

communication

[noun [U]] the act of communicating with people examples: Television is an increasingly important means of ____. We are in direct ____ with Moscow. With an hour's walk to the nearest telephone, ____ is difficult. There's very little ____ between mother and daughter. a course on ____ skills

diving

[noun [U]] the activity of swimming under water, usually with breathing equipment examples: I want to go ____ in Malta.

farming

[noun [U]] the activity of working on a farm or organizing the work there examples: modern ____ practices

heat

[noun [U]] the quality of being hot or warm, or the temperature of something examples: the ____ of the sun/fire How do you manage to work in this ____ without air conditioning? She always wore a coat, even in the ____ of summer. Cook the sauce on high/medium/low ____.

economics

[noun [U]] the study of the way in which trade, industry and money are organized examples: She's in her third year at York University, studying ____ .

air conditioning

[noun [U]] the system used for keeping the air in a building or vehicle cool examples: I wish my car had ____ ____.

fur

[noun [U]] the thick hair that covers the bodies of some animals, like cats or rabbits examples: She stroked the rabbit's soft ____.

leisure

[noun [U]] the time when you are not working examples: ____ activities Most people have a limited amount of ____ time.

excitement

[noun [U]] when people feel very happy and enthusiastic examples: The competition is causing a lot of ____. If you want excitement, you should try parachuting.

energy

[noun [U]] ELECTRICITY, GAS, ETC. the power that comes from electricity, gas, etc. examples: It is important for us to save ____. We mustn't waste ____. nuclear/wind ____ ____ conservation/efficiency

parking

[noun [U]] LEAVING VEHICLE leaving a vehicle in a particular place for a period of time examples: a ____ space/spot street/underground ____ Some people aren't good at parallel ____.

access

[noun [U]] METHOD the way in which you can enter a place or get to a place examples: disabled ____ The only ____ to the island is by boat.

immigration

[noun [U]] PLACE the place where people's official documents are checked when they enter a country at an airport, port, border, etc. examples: After you've been through ____ (control), you can go and get your luggage. ____ officers

parking

[noun [U]] PLACE FOR VEHICLE the places where a vehicle can be left examples: There's plenty of ____ near the theater.

access

[noun [U]] RIGHT/OPPORTUNITY the right or opportunity to use or look at something examples: Internet ____ The system has been designed to give the user quick and easy ____ to the required information.

graphics

[noun [plural]] images shown on a computer screen examples: computer ____

animation

[noun] an animated film, or the process of making animated films examples: a course in computer ____

action

[noun] ACTIVITY things which are happening, especially exciting or important things examples: I like movies with a lot of ____. / I like ____ movies. In her last novel, the ____ moves between Greece and southern Spain.

number

[noun] AMOUNT an amount examples: The ____ of people killed in road accidents fell last month. A small ____ of children are educated at home. A large ____ of people were contacted.

difference

[noun] AMOUNT the amount by which one thing is different from another examples: a(n) age/price/temperature ____ There's a big ____ in age between them.

average

[noun] AMOUNT the result you get by adding two or more amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amounts examples: Prices have risen by an ____ of 4% over the past year.

display

[noun] ARRANGEMENT a collection of objects or pictures arranged for people to look at examples: a ____ of children's paintings

order

[noun] ARRANGEMENT the way in which people or things are arranged, either in relation to one another or according to a particular characteristic examples: The children lined up in age/height ____. I can't find the file I need because they're all out of ____. I put the files in alphabetical ____.

culture

[noun] ARTS music, art, theater, literature, etc. examples: popular ____ If you're looking for culture, this may not be the place for you.

effort

[noun] ATTEMPT an attempt to do something examples: If we could all make an ____ to keep this office neater it would help. In their ____ to reduce crime the city has expanded the police force. He's jogging around the park every morning in an ____ to get in shape for the football season.

notice

[noun] ATTENTION a warning that something will happen examples: The next time you visit, can you give me more ____? The building is closed until further ____. The emergency services are ready to spring into action at a moment's ____. I'm sorry for the short ____.

care

[noun] ATTENTION when you give a lot of attention to something so that you do not make a mistake or damage anything examples: The roads are icy, so drive with ____. Take ____ that you don't fall. The package had a label on it saying ""Handle with ____.""

account

[noun] BANK an arrangement with a bank to keep your money there and to allow you to take it out when you need to examples: a checking/savings ____ I've opened an ____ at another bank. I deposited the money in my ____ this morning.

improvement

[noun] BETTER progress in becoming better, or when something has been made better examples: We are seeing significant ____ in test scores. He is still recovering, but the doctors say he has shown some ____.

light

[noun] BRIGHTNESS the brightness that comes from the sun, fire, etc. and from electrical devices, and that allows things to be seen examples: bright ____ ____ was streaming in through the windows. This room faces north, so it doesn't get much ____.

chain

[noun] BUSINESS a number of similar stores, restaurants, etc. owned by the same company examples: a ____ of hotels/stores/supermarkets a fast-food ____

graduation

[noun] CEREMONY a ceremony at which students are given a certificate stating a course of study has been successfully completed or a degree has been awarded examples: Ann decided not to go to ____. We all went out to lunch after Casey's ____.

opportunity

[noun] CHANCE a situation in which it is possible for you to do something, or a possibility of doing something examples: Everyone will have an ____ to comment. The exhibition is a unique ____ to see her later work. An ankle injury meant she missed the ____ to take part in the race. He goes fishing at every ____. Please contact us at the earliest ____.

development

[noun] CHANGE when someone or something grows or changes and becomes more advanced examples: healthy growth and ____ The program traced the ____ of popular music through the ages. a ____ project in Pakistan

change

[noun] COINS money which is coins rather than notes examples: She gave me $2 in ____. My dad always used to carry a lot of loose/small ____ in his pocket.

luxury

[noun] COMFORT great comfort or pleasure from expensive or beautiful things examples: a ____ cruise a ____ hotel to live in ____

contact

[noun] COMMUNICATION communication with someone, especially by speaking or writing to them regularly examples: Do you still keep in ____ with Peter? I'm still in ____ with Sarah - we write a couple of times a year. There isn't enough ____ between teachers and parents. I'd hate to lose ____ with my old school friends. If you manage to make ____ with her, do let me know. The school likes to have a ____ number for parents during school hours.

design

[noun] DECORATION a pattern or decoration examples: a floral ____

challenge

[noun] DIFFICULT something that is difficult and that tests someone's ability or determination examples: Finding a solution to this problem is one of the greatest ____ faced by scientists today. You know me - I like a ____. It's going to be a difficult job but I'm sure she'll rise to the ____.

illness

[noun] DISEASE a disease of the body or mind examples: He died at home after a long ____.

depth

[noun] DISTANCE DOWN the distance down either from the top of something to the bottom, or to a distance below the top surface of something examples: the ____ of a lake/pond There are very few fish at depths below 3000 meters. The river froze to a ____ of over three feet.

material

[noun] DOCUMENTS documents, recorded information, etc. that are used for a particular activity examples: publicity ____ She writes all her own teaching ____.

power

[noun] ELECTRICITY energy, usually electricity, that is used to provide light, heat, etc. examples: ____ lines nuclear/wind/solar ____ We lost ____ for three days.

feeling

[noun] EMOTION emotion examples: a ____ of joy/sadness The ____ of loneliness was suddenly too much for him. Her performance seemed to me completely lacking in ____.

heart

[noun] EMOTIONS someone's deepest feelings and true character examples: She has a kind ____.

effort

[noun] ENERGY the energy that you need to do something examples: They've put a lot of ____ into getting the design of the magazine right. It takes a long time to prepare the dish but the results are so good that it's worth the ____. It would take too much ____ to straighten up his bedroom.

performance

[noun] ENTERTAINMENT acting, dancing, singing, or playing music to entertain people examples: a ____ of Arthur Miller's play, ""The Crucible"" She gave a superb ____ as Lady Macbeth.

pleasure

[noun] EXPERIENCE an enjoyable activity or experience examples: It was such a ____ to meet you. He wrote an article on the ____ and pains of camping. Reading is one of my few ____.

interest

[noun] FEELING the feeling of wanting to give your attention to something or of wanting to discover more about it examples: I've always had an ____ in astronomy. He didn't show any ____ in his dinner. I lost ____ halfway through the movie. She takes more of an ____ in politics these days.

atmosphere

[noun] FEELING the feeling which exists in a place or situation examples: There's a very relaxed ____ in our office. There has been an ____ of gloom in the factory since it was announced that it would be closing.

iron

[noun] FOR CLOTHES a piece of electrical equipment that you use for making clothes flat and smooth examples: a steam ____ a travel ____

love

[noun] FRIENDS/FAMILY when you like a friend or person in your family very much examples: Nothing is as strong as the ____ you have for your kids. ""I'm seeing Laura next week."" ""Oh, please give her my ____.""

oil

[noun] FUEL a thick liquid that comes from under the Earth's surface that is used as a fuel and for making parts of machines move easily examples: an ____ company engine ____

exchange

[noun] GIVING when you give something to someone and they give you something else examples: an ____ of ideas/information They were given food and shelter in ____ for work.

quality

[noun] GOOD OR BAD how good or bad something is examples: good/high ____ poor/low ____ The air ____ in this area is terrible. All we are asking for is a decent ____ of life.

organization

[noun] GROUP an official group of people who work together for the same purpose examples: the World Health ____ The article was about international aid ____.

government

[noun] GROUP the group of people who officially control a country examples: The ____ has recently cut taxes. senior ____ officials

favor

[noun] HELP something that you do to help someone examples: She called up to ask me a ____. Could you do me a ____ - could you give this to Sean, please?

ambition

[noun] HOPE something you want to achieve examples: His ____ is to run his own business. He has already achieved his main ____ in life - to become wealthy.

point

[noun] IDEA an idea, opinion, or fact that someone says or writes examples: I'd like to discuss the first ____ in your essay. He explained his ____ by drawing a diagram. Could I make a ____ about noise levels? I take your ____ about cycling, but I still prefer to walk.

crime

[noun] ILLEGAL ACT an illegal act examples: He admitted committing several crimes, including two robberies. The defendant is accused of/charged with arson. A knife was found at the scene of the ____. Bombing civilians is a ____ against humanity.

crime

[noun] ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES illegal activities examples: ____ prevention serious/violent ____ We need tough new measures to fight ____. a life of ____

character

[noun] IN A STORY a person represented in a film, play or story examples: The story revolves around three main ____. She had Mickey Mouse or some other cartoon/Disney ____ on her sweater. He made his name as a ____ actor.

dot

[noun] INTERNET the spoken form of a period in an Internet or e-mail address, or some computer files examples: ""What's the web address?"" ""www ____ cambridge ____ org.""

entry

[noun] JOINING OR TAKING PART when you join an organization or take part in a competition examples: Are there lots of exams for ____ into the legal profession? Have you filled in your ____ form yet?

connection

[noun] JOINING THINGS something that joins things together examples: Many companies now offer free ____ to the Internet.

experience

[noun] KNOWLEDGE knowledge that you get from doing a job, or from doing, seeing, or feeling something examples: She has a lot of teaching ____. You become more confident in your work as you get more ____. Do you have any ____ working with children? I know from ____ that you can't trust him. In my experience, people smile back if you smile at them.

distance

[noun] LENGTH the amount of space between two places examples: What's the ____ between Madrid and Barcelona/from Madrid to Barcelona? He travels quite a ____ to work every day. Does she live withinwalking ____ of her parents?

drop

[noun] LIQUID a small round-shaped amount of liquid examples: I thought I felt a ____ of rain. There were little ____ of paint on the kitchen floor.

defeat

[noun] LOSING when someone loses against someone else in a fight, war or competition examples: After their ____ in battle, the soldiers surrendered. Lat night the Yankees suffered their worst ____ ever.

chance

[noun] LUCK when something happens because of luck, or without being planned examples: I ran into her by ____ in the supermarket.

possibility

[noun] MAY HAPPEN/BE TRUE a chance that something may happen or be true examples: The forecast said that there's a ____ of snow tonight. Is there any ____ (that) you could pick me up at the station? There is a strong ____ that she was lying.

operation

[noun] MEDICAL PROCEDURE a medical procedure where a doctor cuts someone's body to remove or repair part of it examples: a major/minor ____ He's got to have an ____ on his shoulder. We will know in a couple of days if the ____ to restore her sight was successful.

credit

[noun] MONEY an amount owed to you and available for you to use on goods or for a service examples: The coat was the wrong size so I returned it and now I have a ____. How much ____ do you have on your cell phone?

charge

[noun] MONEY the amount of money that you have to pay for something, especially for an activity or service examples: There's no ____ for children under ten. There's an admission ____. They fixed my watch free of ____.

admission

[noun] MONEY the money that you pay to enter a place or an event examples: Art exhibition - free ____. They are charging more for ____ to the festival this year.

change

[noun] MONEY the money which is returned to someone who has paid for something which costs less than the amount that they gave examples: I think you've given me the wrong ____.

picture

[noun] MOVIE a movie examples: Could this be the first animated movie to win a best ____ award?

hunger

[noun] NEED FOR FOOD the feeling you have when you need to eat or have not eaten enough examples: Drinks don't satisfy your ____ the way solid food does. By about 9 o'clock she started to feel faint from/with ____.

population

[noun] NUMBER the number of people living in a particular area examples: a growing/shrinking ____ What's the ____ of Brazil?

net

[noun] OBJECT an object that has many holes in it and that is used in many sports and for catching fish examples: a fishing ____ a tennis/basketball ____ His penalty kick placed the ball firmly in the back of the ____.

change

[verb] change your mind to form a new opinion or make a new decision that is different from your old one about something examples: If you ____ your mind about coming tonight, just give me a call. When I first met him I didn't like him but I've ____ed my mind.

do

[verb] do your best to make the greatest effort possible examples: I did my best to persuade him.

do

[verb] do your hair/makeup, etc. to make your hair/makeup, etc. look nice examples: It takes him half an hour to ____ his hair in the morning.

drag

[verb] drag and drop to move something on a computer screen using a mouse and place it where you want it to be examples: ____ and drop exercises

drop

[verb] drag and drop to move something on a computer screen using a mouse and place it where you want it to be examples: drag and ____ exercises

feel

[verb] feel at home to feel happy and confident in a place or situation examples: After a month she ____ed at home in her new job.

get

[verb] get down/into/off, etc. to move to a different place or into a different position examples: I saw her getting into his car.

get

[verb] get rid of sth to throw something away or give something to someone because you no longer want it examples: We must ____ rid of some of those old books.

get

[verb] get sth wrong to produce an answer or result that is not correct, or to say or write something that is not correct examples: I ____ed most of the answers wrong. The newspapers ____ed the story completely wrong.

get

[verb] get to know sb/sth to spend time with someone or something so that you gradually learn more about them examples: The first couple of meetings are for the doctor and patient to ____ to know each other. I'll need a few weeks to ____ to know the system.

get

[verb] get worse to become more ill, unpleasant, difficult, severe, etc. than before examples: My cold seems to be getting worse. If the rain ____ any worse, we'll have to stop walking.

glance

[verb] glance at/around/toward, etc. to look somewhere for a short time examples: He ____ed at his watch.

go

[verb] go badly/well, etc. to develop in a particular way examples: My exams went really well. ""How did your interview ____?"" ""Pretty badly."" Something's gone wrong with my computer.

jump

[verb] jump in/into/up, etc. to move or act suddenly or quickly examples: She ____ed in/into a taxi and rushed to the station. He suddenly ____ed to his feet/jumped up and left.

keep

[verb] keep a/sth secret to not tell anyone a secret/about something secret examples: Mr. Brown apparently delayed the announcement, and managed to ____ it secret from the entire group.

keep

[verb] keep doing sth to continue doing something without stopping, or to do it repeatedly examples: He ____ trying to distract me. I ____ed hoping that he'd phone me.

keep

[verb] keep in touch to communicate or continue to communicate with someone, for example by e-mail or telephone examples: We've ____ed in touch by e-mail for the last five years.

lock

[verb] lock sth away/in, etc. to fasten something with a key, or to be fastened with a key examples: Don't forget to ____ the door when you go out. If you shut the door, it will ____ automatically.

pull

[verb] pull sth off/out/up to take hold of something and use physical effort to remove it from somewhere examples: I ____ed the plug out. He ____ed off his sweater. I spent the morning pulling up the weeds in the flowerbeds.

charity

[noun] ORGANIZATION an official organization that gives money, food, or help to people who need it, or money, food, or help that is given to people who need it examples: UNICEF is an international ____. She does a lot of work for ____. She does a lot of ____ work. People tend to give to ____ at Christmas time. Money from the sale of these cards will go to local ____.

imagination

[noun] PART OF MIND the part of your mind that creates ideas or pictures of things that are not real or that you have not seen examples: There's nothing out here - it's just your ____. Rafael has a very vivid ____. For some reason the story captured ____ of the public.

fool

[noun] PERSON a stupid person examples: I was a ____ to trust him. I felt like a complete ____. He's a ____ if he thinks she's interested.

choice

[noun] PERSON/THING a person or thing that has been chosen or that can be chosen examples: Harvard was not his first ____. He wouldn't be my ____ as a friend. This type of nursery care may well be the best ____ for your child.

feeling

[noun] PHYSICAL SENSE when you feel something physical examples: I've got this odd ____ in my stomach. My toes were so cold that I'd lost all ____ in them.

film

[noun] PICTURE a story shown in moving pictures, shown at a movie theater or on television examples: She's an artist who makes experimental ____. a ____ critic the ____ industry

position

[noun] PLACE the place where something or someone is, often in relation to other things examples: I found our ____ on the map. You've moved the furniture around - the sofa is in a different ____.

entry

[noun] PLACE the right or ability to come into or go into a place examples: She was refused ____. A flock of sheep blocked our ____ to the village. I can't go down that street - there's a 'No entry' sign. There's free ____ to the exhibition for students after 6 pm.

life

[noun] PLANTS/ANIMALS everything which is alive examples: animal/marine/plant ____

chance

[noun] POSSIBILITY the possibility that something will happen examples: There's a ____ (that) he'll still be there. Does she have any ____ of winning? You'd have a better ____ of passing your exams if you worked a bit harder. There's a good ____ (that) I'll have this essay finished by tomorrow.

push

[noun] PRESS when you move someone or something by pressing them with your hands or body examples: Get on the swing and I'll give you a ____. I gave the door a good push, but it still wouldn't open.

inquiry

[noun] PROCESS a question that you ask when you want more information examples: I've made some ____ about the cost of a round-the-world ticket. ____ into the matter is pointless - no one will tell you anything.

design

[noun] PROCESS the art of making plans or drawings for something examples: She's an expert on kitchen/software ____. He's studying ____ in college.

defense

[noun] PROTECTION protection or support against attack, criticism or infection examples: When Helen criticized me, Chris came/rushed to my ____. She argued strongly in ____ of her actions. A good diet helps build the body's natural ____.

character

[noun] QUALITIES/PERSONALITY the combination of qualities and personality that makes a person different from others examples: Politeness is traditionally part of the British ____. It would be very out of ____ of her to lie. One of the joys of being a parent is watching your child's ____ develop. It's not in his ____ to be jealous.

interest

[noun] QUALITY the quality that makes you think that something is interesting examples: Nothing much of ____ was discussed. Would this book be of any ____ to you?

purpose

[noun] REASON why you do something or why something exists examples: The primary ____ of the meeting is to discuss the future of the company. The school's new lab will be used for research ____ only. a multi-purpose kitchen knife

demand

[noun] REQUEST a strong request examples: You can't give in to children's ____ all the time. The government is unlikely to agree to the rebels' ____ for independence. They received a final ____ for payment.

effect

[noun] RESULT the result of a particular influence examples: The accident had a big ____ on her life. The medicine had the ____ of making me sleepy.

entrance

[noun] RIGHT the right to enter a place or join an organization examples: ____ to the museum is free on Friday evenings.

couple

[noun] TWO PEOPLE two people who are married or in a romantic or sexual relationship, or two people who are together for a particular purpose examples: a married ____ A young ____ walked into the bar. The ____ skated well throughout the competition.

industry

[noun] TYPE OF BUSINESS the people and activities involved in one type of business examples: the gas/electricity ____ the tourist ____ manufacturing ____ The computer ____ has been booming.

knowledge

[noun] UNDERSTANDING information and understanding that you have in your mind examples: Her ____ of English grammar is very extensive. He has a limited ____ of French. The details of the scandal are now common ____.

advantage

[noun] USEFUL THING something good about a situation that helps you examples: One of the ____ of booking a flight in advance is that you get better seats. For a basketball player, it's an ____ to to be tall.

diet

[noun] USUAL FOOD the type of food that someone usually eats examples: a healthy/balanced ____ The children seem to exist on a ____ of burgers and french fries.

average

[noun] USUAL/TYPICAL the usual or typical amount examples: An 8-hour working day is about the ____. The audience figures were lower than ____ for this sort of film. The quality of candidates was (well)below/above ____. I expect to spend an ____ of $20 for a meal in a restaurant.

choice

[noun] VARIETY the range of different things from which you can choose examples: There wasn't much ____ on the menu. The evening menu offers a wide ____ of dishes. The dress is available in a ____ of colors.

alarm

[noun] WARNING a loud noise or flashing light that warns you of danger examples: a burglar/car/fire/smoke ____ What set off the ____?

diet

[noun] WEIGHT LOSS when someone eats less food, or only particular types of food, because they want to become thinner or for medical reasons examples: I'm going on a ____ next week and hope to lose five pounds before Christmas. The doctor put me on a low-salt ____ to reduce my blood pressure.

profession

[noun] WORK a type of work that needs special training or education examples: What's your ____? He's a doctor by ____. The report notes that forty per cent of lawyers entering the ____ are women.

business

[noun] WORK the work that you do to earn money examples: I'm in Baltimore on ____.

paper

[noun] WRITING a piece of writing about a particular subject examples: I have a ten-page ____ due for my history class next Monday.

humor

[noun] a sense of humor the ability to understand funny things and to be funny yourself examples: Carol has a wicked sense of ____.

effect

[noun] a sound/special/visual effect a sound, image, etc. that is created artificially examples: It's got to be thirty seconds long, and we can use whatever sound ____ we like.

aim to do sth

[noun] aim to do sth the purpose of doing something, and what you hope to achieve examples: He went ____ Paris with the ____ of improving his French. My main ____ is ____ make people laugh.

best

[noun] at his/its, etc. best at the highest level of achievement or quality examples: The article is an example of journalism at its ____.

charge

[noun] be in charge to be the person who has control of or is responsible for someone or something examples: She's in ____ of a team of 20 people. Who's in ____ of organizing the music for the party?

middle

[noun] be in the middle of (doing) sth to be busy or involved in something examples: I can't talk now - I'm in the ____ of cooking a meal.

dark

[noun] before/after dark before/after the sun has gone down examples: It isn't safe to leave the house after ____. I want to be home before ____.

condition

[noun] conditions the physical situation that someone or something is in and affected by examples: The prisoners were kept in the most appalling ____. Severe weather ____ are making driving difficult. What are their living/working ____ like? Under what ____ do plants grow best?

best

[noun] do/try your best to make the greatest effort possible examples: I did my ____ to persuade him.

life

[noun] family/private/work, etc. life one part of someone's existence examples: I never talk about my private ____. I like to keep my home ____ and work ____ separate, so I don't bring work home from the office. my working ____ We interviewed senior politicians, famous writers and others in public ____.

feeling

[noun] feelings Your feelings are your beliefs and emotions, especially those influenced by other people. examples: You can't hide your ____ from me. I didn't want to hurt his feelings, so I didn't tell him what she'd said about him.

day

[noun] for days for a long time examples: They haven't been seen for ____.

instance

[noun] for instance for example examples: In the electronics industry, for instance, 5000 jobs are being lost.

common

[noun] have sth in common to share, interests, experiences, or other characteristics with someone or something examples: Sue and I don't have much in ____.

in addition

[noun] in addition (to) as well (as) examples: ____ ____ to their home ____ Florida, they have a summer place ____ Maine.

detail

[noun] in detail including or considering all the information about something or every part of something examples: We haven't discussed the matter in ____ yet. The book described her sufferings in great ____.

fact

[noun] in fact used to emphasize what is really true, or to give more information examples: We met Rebecca for lunch. In fact, we spent the whole afternoon with her. I was told there were some tickets left but in ____ they were sold out.

front

[noun] in front further forward than someone or something else examples: The car in ____ suddenly stopped and I ran into the back of it. She started talking to the man in ____ of her.

order

[noun] in order (for sb/sth) to do sth with the purpose of achieving something examples: He came home early in ____ to see the children before they went to bed. She worked all summer in ____ to save enough money.

future

[noun] in the future beginning from now examples: I promise I'll be more careful in the ____. In future, I'll check every single piece of work that you do!

lack

[noun] lack of sth not having something, or not having enough of something examples: Your problem is ____ of confidence. ____ of sleep had made him irritable. If he fails it won't be through ____ of effort. She certainly has no ____ of friends. a ____ of money

course

[noun] of course used to show that what you are saying is obvious or already known examples: Of course, the Olympics are not just about money.

board

[noun] on board on a boat, train, aircraft, etc. examples: There were 230 people on ____ the plane.

fire

[noun] on fire If something is on fire, it is burning when it should not be. examples: If your home was on ____ and you could save only one thing, what would it be?

notice

[noun] on short notice attention examples: I didn't take any ____ of his advice.

day

[noun] one day/some day/one of these days at sometime in the future examples: One of these ____ I'll tell her what really happened.

order

[noun] out of order If a machine or system is out of order, it is not working correctly. examples: The coffee machine is out of ____.

care

[noun] take care of sb/sth to look after someone or something examples: Take good ____ of your sister, Patrick. Don't worry about me, I can take ____ of myself. My parents will take ____ of the house while we're away.

part

[noun] take part to be involved in an activity with other people examples: She doesn't usually take ____ in class activities.

first

[noun] the first the first person or thing to do or be something, or the first person or thing mentioned examples: Tonight sees the ____ of three documentaries about cancer. She was one of the ____ to arrive. He is the ____ to admit that much of his success is due to his good looks.

future

[noun] the future the time that is to come examples: Do you worry about the ____? We need to plan for the ____. I wonder what the ____ holds for you and me. I'm sure at some point in the ____ I'll want to change jobs. Do you plan to leave Houston in the near ____?

heart

[noun] the heart of sth the center of something or the most important part of something examples: Kansas City is in the ____ of cattle country. Economic issues are at the ____ of the debate.

home

[noun] the home of sth/sb to feel happy and confident in a place or situation examples: After a month she felt at ____ in her new job.

middle

[noun] the middle the central point in a period of time examples: The letter should arrive by the ____ of next week. The noise woke us up in the ____ of the night.

passive

[noun] the passive the passive form of a verb examples: When changed to the passive, ""The dog chased the cat"" becomes ""The cat was chased by the dog.""

present

[noun] the present the period of time that is happening now examples: The play is set in the ____. We have no positions available at the ____ time.

drive

[phrasal verb] JOURNEY a journey in a car examples: The ____ from Boston to New York took four hours.

blow

[phrasal verb] blow away (sth) or blow (sth) away If something blows away, or if the wind blows something away, that thing moves because the wind blows it. examples: The letter ____ed away and I had to run after it. The wind ____ed the balloon away and we watched it disappear.

call

[phrasal verb] call for sb to go to a place in order to meet and travel with someone examples: I'll ____ for you at eight.

check

[phrasal verb] check in to go to the counter at an airport, so that you can be told where you will be sitting and so that your bags can be put on the aircraft examples: Passengers must ____ in two hours before the flight.

check

[phrasal verb] check out to leave a hotel after paying and returning your room key examples: We ____ed out of our hotel at 5 a.m. to catch a 7 a.m. flight.

fall

[phrasal verb] fall back on sb/sth to fall onto the ground examples: Our apple tree fell down in the storm. He stumbled and fell down.

hang

[phrasal verb] hang around (swh) to spend time somewhere, usually doing very little examples: There's nowhere for teenagers to go so they just ____ around on street corners.

hurry

[phrasal verb] hurry up sb/sth or hurry sb/sth up to do something more quickly examples: ____ up, or we'll miss the bus.

leave

[phrasal verb] leave behind sb/sth or leave sb/sth behind to leave a place without taking someone or something with you examples: We were in a hurry and I think I must have ____ed my keys behind. The flood victims were forced to ____ behind family photos and mementos.

look

[phrasal verb] look around (swh) to visit a place and look at the things in it examples: It's such a beautiful city, it's a shame we didn't have more time to ____ around.

move

[phrasal verb] move in to begin living in a new home examples: She's just ____ed in with some friends.

pay

[phrasal verb] pay back sb/sth or pay sb/sth back to pay someone the money that you owe them examples: If you can buy the book for me, I'll ____ you back tomorrow.

help

[phrasal verb] with the help of sth using something examples: She walks to the beach every day with the ____ of a cane.

except

[preposition ;] except that used to give a reason why something is not possible or true examples: I want to go, ____ that I'm tired. She would have passed the exam, ____ that she was ill on the day.

because of

[preposition] as a result of examples: The train was delayed ____ ____ bad weather.

but

[preposition] except examples: Everyone knows ____ Andrew. This car has been nothing ____ trouble - it's always breaking down!

above

[preposition] higher on the page examples: the ____ diagram Match these words with the pictures ____. Please send the articles to the address given/shown ____.

instead of

[preposition] in place of examples: You can go ____ ____ me, if you want. We should book the flights now ____ ____ waiting until next week.

on

[preposition] (all) on your own without any help examples: Ryan can't get into his shirt ____ his own - he's just a baby!

in

[preposition] (just) in case because of a possibility of something happening, being needed, etc. examples: I don't think I'll need any money but I'll bring some just ____ case. Bring a map ____ case you get lost.

at

[preposition] ABILITY used after an adjective to show a person's ability to do something examples: I'm not very good ____ skiing. He's very talented ____ math.

on

[preposition] ABOUT about examples: a book ____ plants Her thesis is ____ Italian women's literature.

over

[preposition] ACROSS across from one side of something to the other, especially by going up and then down examples: She jumped ____ the gate. The road goes ____ the mountains. She often chats with her neighbor ____ the fence. From the top of the tower you could see for miles ____ the city. When we get ____ the bridge we'll stop for gas.

in

[preposition] ARRANGEMENT arranged or divided in a particular way examples: We all sat down ____ a circle. The desks were arranged ____ rows of ten. Discounts are available to people traveling ____ large groups. The books on these shelves are arranged ____ alphabetical order.

off

[preposition] AWAY FROM down or away from a place or position examples: All the leaves had dropped ____ the tree. He fell ____ his bike.

in

[preposition] INVOLVED involved or connected with a particular subject or activity examples: a degree ____ philosophy advances ____ medical science I never knew you worked ____ publishing.

out of

[preposition] MADE FROM used to show what something is made from examples: The dress is made ____ ____ silk. The statue was carved ____ ____ a single block ____ stone.

onto

[preposition] MOVEMENT used to show movement into or on a particular place examples: I slipped as I stepped ____ the platform. The crates were loaded ____ trucks.

along

[preposition] NEXT TO in a line next to or beside something long examples: a row of houses ____ the river Cars were parked all ____ the road.

on

[preposition] NEXT TO next to or along the side of a place or area examples: New York is ____ the Hudson River. Our house was ____ Sturton Street. Strasbourg is ____ the border of France and Germany.

out of

[preposition] NO LONGER INSIDE used to show movement away from the inside of a place or container examples: A peach rolled ____ ____ the bag. I jumped ____ ____ bed and ran downstairs.

according to

[preposition] OPINION as said by someone or shown by something examples: ____ ____ Sarah, they're not getting along lately. ____ ____ our records, you owe us $80.

against

[preposition] OPPOSITE DIRECTION in the opposite direction to examples: Commuting is not so bad when you are traveling ____ the traffic.

over

[preposition] OTHER SIDE on the other side of examples: Their house is just ____ the river.

behind

[preposition] SUPPORTING giving your help or support to someone examples: The group is 100 percent ____ her.

beyond

[preposition] TIME continuing after a particular time or date examples: Few people live ____ the age of a hundred. We cannot allow the work to continue ____ the end of the year.

into

[preposition] TOWARD in the direction of something or someone examples: She was looking straight ____ his eyes.

of

[preposition] WHO/WHAT used to show who or what does something examples: the works ____ Shakespeare the arrival ____ the rainy season the music ____ Spain

after all

[preposition] after all used to add information that shows that what you have just said is true examples: You can't expect to be perfect - ____ all, it was only your first lesson.

over

[preposition] all over somewhere everywhere in a particular place examples: Soon the news was all ____ town.

at \(long\) last

[preposition] at (long) last finally examples: ____ last, I've found a pair of jeans that actually fit.

at all

[preposition] at all used for emphasis in questions or negative statements, to mean in any way or of any type examples: Are you sure I can't help ____ ____? He hasn't changed ____ ____.

at first

[preposition] at first at the beginning of a situation or period of time examples: ____ ____ I thought she was unfriendly, but actually she's just shy.

at his/its, etc. best

[preposition] at his/its, etc. best at the highest level of achievement or quality examples: This article is an example of journalism ____ its ____.

into

[preposition] be into sth to be very interested in something examples: Will's really ____ jazz.

beside

[preposition] beside yourself next to someone or something, or very near them examples: Come and sit here ____ me. Our school was built right ____ a river.

by

[preposition] by accident/mistake, etc. as a result of an accident, mistake, etc. examples: I went to the wrong room ____ mistake.

by

[preposition] by hand done or made by a person instead of a machine examples: This sweater has to be washed ____ hand.

despite

[preposition] despite the fact that used to say that something happened or is true, although this seems not likely because of something else examples: I still enjoyed the week ____ the weather. The game continued ____ the rain. ____ her illness, she came to work.

for

[preposition] for fun or for the fun of it for pleasure and not for any other reason examples: I ran but just ____ fun.

for

[preposition] for instance for example examples: In the electronics industry, ____ instance, 5000 people lost their jobs.

for

[preposition] for sure without any doubt examples: I think he's Canadian but I don't know ____ sure. One thing's ____ sure - once the baby's born, your lives will never be the same again.

in

[preposition] in fact used to emphasize what is really true, or to give more information examples: We met Rebecca for lunch. ____ fact, we spent the whole afternoon with her. I was told there were some tickets left but ____ fact they were sold out.

in

[preposition] in front further forward than someone or something else examples: The car ____ front suddenly stopped and I ran into the back of it. She started talking to the man ____ front of her.

in

[preposition] in general usually, or in most situations examples: ____ general, men are taller than women. ____ general, the weather here stays sunny.

on

[preposition] on sale available to buy in stores, on the Internet, etc. examples: The video and book are now ____ sale. Tickets went ____ sale yesterday.

on

[preposition] on the whole generally examples: We've had a few problems, but ____ the whole we're very happy.

anyone

[pronoun] ANY PERSON any person or any people examples: ____ can go - you don't have to be invited. ____ could dress well with all that money.

anybody

[pronoun] ANY PERSON any person or any people examples: ____ can join the club and membership is free. The competition is open to ____ under the age of 16.

itself

[pronoun] EMPHASIS used to put emphasis on a word examples: The shop ____ started 15 years ago but the mail-order side of the business is new.

nothing

[pronoun] NOT IMPORTANT not something important or of value examples: He's a dangerous person - human life means ____ to him. She kept crying about ____. A thousand dollars is ____ to a woman of her wealth.

none

[pronoun] be none of sb's business not any examples: ____ of us smoke(s). ____ of my children has/have blond hair. ""I'd like some more cheese."" ""I'm sorry there's ____ left"". ""Have you any idea how much this cost?"" ""____ at all/None whatsoever.""

other

[pronoun] others people in general, not including yourself examples: You shouldn't expect ____ to do your work for you.

owe

[verb [+ two objects]] HAVE DEBT to have to pay money back to someone examples: I ____ Janet ten dollars. We still ____ money on our mortgage.

fold

[verb [I or T]] If you fold paper, cloth, etc., you bend it so that one part of it lies flat on top of another part. examples: I ____ed the letter in half and put it in an envelope. Will you help me to ____ up the sheets? He had a neatly ____ed handkerchief in his jacket pocket.

kid

[verb [I or T]] something you say to show that you are surprised by what someone has said, or do not believe it is true examples: ""She left on Friday."" ""You're kidding! Really?""

marry

[verb [I or T]] to begin a legal relationship with someone as their husband or wife examples: Will you ____ me? They don't have any plans to ____ at present. He never ____ed.

celebrate

[verb [I or T]] to do something enjoyable because it is a special day, or because something good has happened examples: We always ____ our wedding anniversary by going out to dinner. We'd just finished our exams so we were having a party to ____.

board

[verb [I or T]] to get onto or allow people to get onto a boat, train or aircraft examples: She ____ed the plane to Australia. Will passengers waiting to ____ please go to the ticket counter?

entertain

[verb [I or T]] to keep a group of people interested or enjoying themselves examples: We hired a magician to ____ the children. Most children's television programs aim to educate and ____ at the same time.

protect

[verb [I or T]] to keep someone or something safe from something dangerous or bad examples: clothing that ____ you against the cold It's important to ____ your skin from the harmful effects of the sun. Public pressure to ____ the environment is strong and growing.

iron

[verb [I or T]] to make clothes flat and smooth using an iron examples: I need to ____ a shirt to wear tomorrow.

knit

[verb [I or T]] to make clothes, etc. by using two long needles to connect wool or another type of thread into joined rows examples: She's forever knitting. She's busy knitting baby clothes. My granny knitted me some gloves/knitted some gloves for me.

continue

[verb [I or T]] BEGIN AGAIN to start doing or saying something again, after stopping for a short period examples: We'll have to ____ this discussion tomorrow. It's getting late - why don't we ____ tomorrow? After stopping for a quick snack, they continued on their way. He paused for a moment to listen and then continued eating.

flood

[verb [I or T]] COVER WITH WATER If a place floods or is flooded, it becomes covered in water. examples: The town was flooded when the river overflowed its banks. Our washing machine broke down yesterday and flooded the kitchen.

bet

[verb [I or T]] I bet (you) something that you say to show that you believe that something is true or will happen examples: I ____ you she's missed the bus. I ____ that he won't come.

guess

[verb [I or T]] I guess used when you think something is probably true or likely examples: I've known her for about 12 years, I ____.

dream

[verb [I or T]] IMAGINE to imagine something that you would like to happen examples: He never ____ed that one day he would become President.

continue

[verb [I or T]] NEVER STOP to keep happening, existing or doing something examples: It continued to snow heavily for two days. If the rain continues, we'll have to cancel tonight's plans. The article ____ on page ten. I'll ____ working until the end of June. Should I ____ with this job? Sally Palmer will be continuing as chairperson this fall.

forgive

[verb [I or T]] NOT BE ANGRY to decide not to be angry with someone for something they have done, or not to punish them for something they have done examples: She never forgave her mother for lying to her. He had betrayed her and she never forgave him. I'd never ____ myself if anything happened to the kids.

clap

[verb [I or T]] a clap of thunder to hit your hands together, often repeatedly, especially in order to show you enjoyed a performance examples: The audience ____ed and cheered for more. ""When I ____ my hands, you must stand still,"" said the teacher.

book

[verb [I or T]] book sb in or book sb into sth to arrange to use or do something at a particular time in the future examples: You need to ____ your flight before the fares go up. ____ early/in advance to get a good room. The hotel is booked solid / fully booked for the next three weeks.

help

[verb [I or T]] can't/couldn't help doing sth to be unable to stop yourself from doing something or to stop something from happening examples: I can't ____ laughing when I think about what happened to you both! I couldn't ____ thinking about what had happened. He couldn't ____ it, he slipped.

help

[verb [I or T]] help yourself (to sth) to take something, especially food or drink, without asking examples: Please ____ yourself to some coffee.

disagree

[verb [I]] to have a different opinion than someone else about something examples: I ____ with most of what he said. Experts ____ about/on the causes of the disease. Few people would ____ that something should be done to reduce the level of crime in the area. I strongly ____ with the decision.

bleed

[verb [I]] to lose blood examples: Your arm is bleeding. He was bleeding heavily.

dive

[verb [I]] ENTER WATER If you dive into water, you enter it headfirst with your arms held out above your head. examples: They ran to the pool, dove in, and swam to the other side. Look at those children diving for oysters over there! Mark ____ed off the bridge into the river.

disappear

[verb [I]] NOT FIND to become impossible to find examples: She disappeared from her home over a month ago. I can't find my keys anywhere - they've just disappeared.

disappear

[verb [I]] NOT SEE to become impossible to see examples: The sun disappeared behind a cloud. We looked for her but she had disappeared into the crowd.

compete

[verb [I]] SPORTS to take part in a race or competition examples: She's competing for a spot on next year's Olympic team. Are you competing in the 100 metres?

dive

[verb [I]] SWIM UNDER WATER to swim under water, usually with breathing equipment examples: I like to go somewhere on vacation where I can ____.

appear in/at/on, etc.

[verb [I]] appear in/at/on, etc. to perform in a movie, play, etc. examples: She appears briefly in the new James Bond movie.

die

[verb [I]] be dying for/to do sth to be extremely eager to have or do something examples: I'm dying to hear your news. I'm dying for a cup of tea.

come

[verb [I]] come after/first/last, etc. to have or achieve a particular position in a race, competition, list, etc. examples: She ____ed second in the 100m race. Z ____ after Y in the alphabet. Which president ____ed after Jefferson? April ____ before May.

come

[verb [I]] come true If a dream or hope comes true, it really happens. examples: I'd always dreamed of owning my own house, but I never thought it would ____ true. After all the problems I'd had, Oliver's birth was a dream ____ true.

complain

[verb [I]] complain of sth to say that something is wrong or that you are annoyed about something examples: Lots of people have complained about the noise. He's always complaining! He complained that she never listened to him. If the service was so bad why didn't you ____ to the manager?

publish

[verb [T often passive]] to make information available to people, especially in a book, magazine or newspaper, or to produce and sell a book, magazine or newspaper examples: She just had an article ____ed in their weekend supplement. The government ____ed unemployment figures quarterly. The names of the winners will be ____ed in the Sunday paper. She was only 19 when her first novel was ____ed.

interest

[verb [T]] If someone or something interests you, you want to give them your attention and discover more about them. examples: Sports have never really ____ed me.

arrest

[verb [T]] If the police arrest someone, they take them away to ask them about a crime which they might have committed. examples: She was ____ed for drinking and driving. He was ____ed when customs officers found drugs in his bag.

deserve

[verb [T]] If you deserve something good or bad, it should happen to you because of the way you have behaved. examples: After all that hard work, you ____ a holiday. Chris ____ our special thanks for all his efforts. I hope they get the punishment they ____. They certainly ____ed to win that match.

decorate

[verb [T]] to add something to or change an object or place to make it attractive examples: They ____ed the hall with balloons and colorful flags.

destroy

[verb [T]] to damage something so badly that it does not exist or cannot be used examples: Most of the old part of the city was destroyed by bombs during the war. The accident seemed to have completely/totally destroyed his confidence.

cancel

[verb [T]] to decide that an organized event will not now happen, or to stop an order for goods or services that you no longer want examples: They had to ____ tonight's game because of the bad weather. The concert was ____ed. I've ____ed the order.

pin

[verb [T]] to fasten something with a pin examples: You can ____ the notice to/(up) on the bulletin board.

discover

[verb [T]] to find out something or to find a place or an object, especially for the first time examples: Who discovered America? Scientists have discovered how to predict an earthquake. We searched all morning for the missing papers and finally discovered them in a drawer. She discovered (that) her husband was having an affair.

damage

[verb [T]] to harm, break or spoil something examples: Many buildings were badly ____ed during the war. Smoking can seriously ____ your health.

guide

[verb [T]] to help someone visit a place or go somewhere examples: Someone offered to ____ us through the jungle. He gently ____ed her back to her seat.

injure

[verb [T]] to hurt a person, animal or part of your body examples: A bomb exploded at the embassy, injuring several people. She fell and ____ed her shoulder. He was badly/seriously ____ed in the crash.

murder

[verb [T]] to kill someone intentionally and illegally examples: He was murdered by a former employee. She was accused/found guilty of murdering her husband.

create

[verb [T]] to make something happen or exist examples: The project will ____ more than 500 jobs. Charles Schulz ____ed the characters ""Snoopy"" and ""Charlie Brown."" He ____ed a wonderful meal from very few ingredients. It's important to ____ a good impression when you meet a new client.

pronounce

[verb [T]] to make the sound of a letter or word examples: How do you ____ your last name? She ____ed his name so badly he didn't even recognize it. Sade, ____ed ""shah-day,"" is a singer.

lift

[verb [T]] to move something from a lower to a higher position examples: Could you help me ____ this table, please? Could you ____ your chair a bit - I've got my bag caught under it. She ____ed the cup (up)to her lips.

convince

[verb [T]] to persuade someone or make them certain examples: She tried to ____ me that I needed a new car. I hope this will ____ you to change your mind. He managed to ____ the jury of his innocence.

hug

[verb [T]] to put your arms around someone and hold them tightly, usually because you love or like them examples: They ____ed each other when they met at the station. Emily ____ed her teddy bear tightly to her chest. She sat on the floor hugging her knees.

delete

[verb [T]] to remove something, especially from a computer's memory examples: All names have been ____ed from the report.

make

[verb [T]] make friends (with sb) to begin to know and like someone examples: He finds it difficult to ____ friends. He's ____ed friends with a boy in his class called Alex.

make

[verb [T]] make sb do sth to force someone or something to do something examples: I ____ed him clean his room. You can't ____ him go if he doesn't want to.

make

[verb [T]] make up your mind or make your mind up to make a decision examples: I haven't ____ed up my mind whether to apply for the job yet. They couldn't ____ their minds up about where to go on holiday.

believe

[verb [T]] not believe your eyes/ears to be very surprised when you see someone or something, or when you hear what someone says examples: I couldn't ____ my ears when Dan said they were getting married.

mention

[verb [T]] not to mention to briefly speak or write about something or someone examples: She didn't ____ her daughter. I'll ____ your ideas to Jacinta. He casually mentioned that he was leaving his job. Did she happen to ____ whether she would be coming?

note

[verb [T]] note down sth or note sth down to notice something examples: They ____ed the consumers' growing demand for quicker service. Please ____ (that) we will be closed on Saturday. ____ how easy it is to release the catch quickly.

provide

[verb [T]] provide for sth to give someone something that they need examples: This brochure ____ useful information about/on the new health insurance plans. Coffee and tea are ____ed during the break.

advise

[verb] to make a suggestion about what you think someone should do or how they should do something examples: I think I'd ____ him to leave the company. I'd strongly ____ against making a sudden decision. They're advising that children be kept out of the sun altogether. I'd ____ waiting until tomorrow. She ____ed us when to come.

dress

[verb] to wear a particular type of clothes examples: I have to ____ nicely for work. Patricia always ____ in black.

point

[verb] AIM to hold something so that it faces toward someone or something examples: He said that the man had ____ed a knife at him.

miss

[verb] AVOID to avoid doing or experiencing something examples: You should leave early if you want to ____ the rush hour.

fill

[verb] BE NOTICEABLE If light, sound, or a smell fills a place, you can easily notice it. examples: The smell of smoke ____ed the room.

behave

[verb] BE POLITE to be polite and not make a situation difficult examples: Did the children ____ (themselves)?

attend

[verb] BE PRESENT to go to an event, place, etc. examples: Over two hundred people ____ed the funeral. The meeting is on the fifth and we're hoping everyone will ____.

match

[verb] BE THE SAME If two things match, they are the same color or type. examples: I can't find anything to ____ my green shirt. Your socks don't ____.

hear

[verb] BE TOLD to be told some information examples: Have you ____ed the news? If you haven't ____ed by Friday, assume I'm not coming. Have you ____ed about what happened? I ____ (that) you're leaving.

learn

[verb] BE TOLD INFORMATION to be told facts or information that you did not know examples: Parents ____ed of the schedule change in a letter from the teacher. I later ____ed (that) the message had never arrived. I only ____ed about the accident later.

act

[verb] BEHAVE to behave in a particular way examples: He ____ed as if he'd never met me before. Don't be so silly - you're acting like a child!

collect

[verb] BRING TOGETHER to get things from different places and bring them together examples: Police ____ed a lot of information during the investigation. I ____ed twenty bottles to be recycled.

delay

[verb] CAUSE LATENESS to cause someone or something to be slow or late examples: I was delayed by traffic.

develop

[verb] CHANGE to (cause something to) grow or change and become more advanced examples: The baby ____ inside the mother for nine months. Over time, their acquaintance developed into a lasting friendship. This exercise is designed to ____ the shoulder and back muscles. I'm looking for a job which will enable me to ____ my skills/talents.

move

[verb] CHANGE PLACE If a person or an organization moves, they go to a different place to live or work. examples: We're thinking of moving - perhaps to the country. We're moving to Paris. A lot of businesses are moving out of London because it's too expensive.

match

[verb] CHOOSE to choose someone or something that is suitable for a particular person, activity or purpose examples: In the first exercise you have to ____ each capital city to its country.

fasten

[verb] CLOSE/ATTACH to close or attach something together, or to become closed or attached together examples: ____ your seat belt. This shirt ____ at the back.

form

[verb] COMBINE to make something by combining different parts examples: In English, you ____ the present participle by adding -ing to the verb.

mix

[verb] COMBINE QUALITIES/ACTIVITIES to have two or more qualities, or to do two or more activities, etc. at the same time examples: a feeling of anger mixed with sadness

play

[verb] COMPETE to compete against a person or team in a game examples: Who are Aston Villa playing next week? The Dodgers ____ the Mets in New York for the opening game of the championship series.

open

[verb] COMPUTERS to make a computer document or program ready to be read or used examples: First, ____ the file called ""statistics.""

join

[verb] CONNECT to fasten or connect things together examples: A bridge ____ the two islands. ____ the two pieces together using a strong glue. The island is joined to the mainland by a bridge.

plan

[verb] DECIDE to think about and decide what you are going to do or how you are going to do something examples: She helped them ____ their route. If we ____ carefully, we should be able to stay within our budget. She's already planning how to spend her prize money.

beat

[verb] DEFEAT to defeat or do better than examples: Simon always ____ me at tennis. Holland ____ Belgium (by) 3-1. The nationalists were narrowly ____ed in the local election. She has ____ed her own record of three minutes ten seconds.

keep

[verb] DELAY to delay someone or prevent them from doing something examples: He's very late, what's keeping him? She ____ed me talking on the phone for half an hour. Don't let me ____ you from your work.

burn

[verb] DESTROY to (cause something to) be damaged or destroyed by fire or extreme heat examples: The factory ____ed to the ground. She ____ed his old letters. I accidentally ____ed my blouse while ironing it.

judge

[verb] DEVELOP OPINION to have or develop an opinion about something or someone, especially after thinking carefully examples: So far, he seems to be handling the job well, but it's really too soon to ____. It's difficult to ____ whether the new system really is an improvement. The meeting was ____ed to have been a success. I'm hopeless at judging distance(s).

point

[verb] DIRECTION If something points in a particular direction, it is turned toward that direction. examples: The street sign ____ left. There was an arrow pointing to the door.

face

[verb] DIRECTION to be or turn in a particular direction examples: Our house ____ north/south/east/west. She turned to ____ him. The café ____ (towards) the sea.

argue

[verb] DISAGREE to speak angrily to someone, telling them that you disagree with them examples: My parents are always arguing. Kids, will you stop arguing with each other? They were arguing over/about which movie to go see.

go

[verb] DISAPPEAR to disappear or no longer exist examples: The food was all gone by the time we got to the party. When I turned around, the man had gone.

get

[verb] DO to do a task, or to arrange for someone to do a task for you examples: Could you ____ the kids dressed? I need to ____ my hair cut. You have to ____ that form sent off.

hurt

[verb] EMOTION to cause emotional pain to someone examples: She called me stupid and fat, and that really ____. He was badly ____ by the end of his marriage. I didn't mean to ____ your feelings.

hang

[verb] FASTEN to fasten or support something at the top leaving the other parts free to move, or to be held in this way examples: A heavy gold necklace ____ed around her neck. ____ your coat and hat on the rack over there. The curtains ____ed in thick folds.

direct

[verb] FILM/PLAY to tell the actors in a film or play what to do examples: He wanted to give up acting and start directing (his own films). ""Jaws"" was ____ed by Steven Spielberg.

check

[verb] FIND OUT to find out about something examples: I called them yesterday to ____ when they will arrive. Would you ____ if the cake is ready when the timer rings?

bite

[verb] FOOD to cut something using your teeth examples: He ____ed into the apple. I was ____ed by a dog.

freeze

[verb] FOOD to make food last a long time by making it very cold and hard examples: I'll ____ any food that's left over. Most soups ____ well.

escape

[verb] GET AWAY to succeed in getting away from a place where you do not want to be examples: The two prisoners ____ed from prison last night. There were reports that a lion had ____ed from its cage at a nearby zoo.

pass

[verb] GIVE to give something to someone examples: Could you ____ the salt, please? Gerald ____ed me a note./Gerald ____ed a note to me.

promise

[verb] GIVE to say that you will certainly give something to someone examples: They ____ed us a reward. Grandma's ring was ____ed to me. Her parents ____ed her a new car if she passed her exams.

feed

[verb] GIVE FOOD to give food to a person, group or animal examples: I usually ____ the neighbor's cat while she's away. Let's ____ the kids first and have our dinner after. If you ____ your dog on cake and cookies, it's not surprising he's so fat.

allow

[verb] GIVE PERMISSION to give someone permission for something examples: You're not allowed to talk during the exam. Pets aren't allowed in this hotel. The referee decided to ____ the goal.

pass

[verb] GO PAST to go past something or someone examples: I ____ed him on the stairs this morning. Cars kept passing us on the highway. If you ____ a grocery store on the way back, could you pick up some milk?

meet

[verb] GROUP If a group of people meet, they come to a place in order to do something. examples: The children's club ____ every Thursday afternoon. The shareholders ____ once a year to discuss profits.

grow

[verb] HAIR If your hair or nails grow, or if you grow them, they get longer. examples: Are you growing a beard?

follow

[verb] HAPPEN AFTER to happen or come after something examples: There was a bang, followed by a cloud of smoke. The meal consisted of smoked salmon, followed by Welsh lamb. We were not prepared for the events that followed.

lose

[verb] HAVE LESS to have less of something than you had before examples: I'm trying to ____ weight. He's losing his hair. She ____ed a lot of blood in the accident. to ____ your memory/sight

beat

[verb] HEART When your heart beats, it makes regular movements and sounds. examples: By the time the doctor had arrived, his heart had stopped beating.

boil

[verb] HEAT LIQUID If a liquid boils, or if you boil it, it reaches the temperature where bubbles rise up in it and it produces steam. examples: I had to ____ the water before drinking it.

burn

[verb] HURT BODY to hurt a part of the body with fire or heat examples: I ____ed my hand on the iron.

freeze

[verb] ICE If something freezes or is frozen, it becomes hard and solid because it is very cold. examples: Water ____ at a temperature of 0°C. The ground had ____ed hard/solid. When the lake ____ (over), we can go skating on it.

behave

[verb] IN A PARTICULAR WAY to do or say things in a particular way examples: She always ____ badly at bedtime. He's been behaving very strangely recently. You ____ed like an idiot!

change

[verb] IN STORE to take something you have bought back to a store and exchange it for something else examples: I had to ____ the shirt I bought for a bigger size.

grow

[verb] INCREASE to increase examples: The number of people living alone ____ each year.

gain

[verb] INCREASE to increase in something such as size, weight, or amount examples: He's gained a lot of weight in the last few months. The car gained speed going down the hill.

enter

[verb] INFORMATION to put information into a computer, book or document examples: You have to ____ a password to access the database.

cut

[verb] INJURE to injure yourself on a sharp object which makes you bleed examples: She ____ her finger on some broken glass. Careful or you'll ____ yourself with that knife.

break

[verb] INTERRUPT to stop doing something for a short time examples: Let's ____ for lunch. If you sit at a desk all day, try to ____ your routine with a walk or a swim.

connect

[verb] JOIN to join or be joined with something else examples: Can I ____ my printer to your computer? Where does the cooker ____ (up)to the electricity? Has the water/electricity/gas/telephone been ____ed in your new place yet?

go

[verb] LEAD If a road, path, etc. goes in a particular direction, it leads there. examples: This road ____ north to Vermont.

care

[verb] LOVE to love someone examples: Your parents are only doing this because they ____ about you. I knew that Amy still ____ed for me.

develop

[verb] MAKE to make something new such as a product examples: Scientists are developing new drugs all the time. The company is spending $650 million on developing new products/technology.

confirm

[verb] MAKE ARRANGEMENT CERTAIN to make an arrangement or meeting certain, often by telephone or in writing examples: Six people have ____ed that they will be attending and ten haven't replied yet. Flights should be ____ed 48 hours before departure. I've accepted the job over the phone, but I haven't ____ed in writing yet.

knock

[verb] MAKE NOISE to repeatedly hit something, making a noise examples: She ____ed on the window to attract his attention. There's someone knocking on/at the door. Please ____ before entering.

go

[verb] MATCH If two things go, they match each other. examples: That top doesn't ____ with these pants. This jacket and skirt don't ____ together do they?

join

[verb] MEET If roads or rivers join, they meet at a particular point. examples: Route 440 ____ I-287 just over the bridge. The Missouri River and the Mississippi River ____ north of St. Louis.

charge

[verb] MONEY to ask an amount of money for something, especially a service or activity examples: How much/What do you ____ for delivery? The bank ____ed a commission to change my traveler's checks. They ____ you $20 just to get into the nightclub. The local museum doesn't ____ for admission.

float

[verb] MOVE IN AIR to stay in the air, or move gently through the air examples: Fluffy white clouds were floating across the sky. The sound of piano-playing floated out through the open window.

dig

[verb] MOVE SOIL to break up and move soil using a tool, a machine or your hands examples: Digging (in) the garden is good exercise.

bounce

[verb] MOVE UP to move up or away after hitting a surface, or to make something move this way examples: The basketball ____ed off the rim of the basket. ____ a ball The kids were bouncing up and down on the bed. We ____ed along the dirt road in and old truck.

push

[verb] MOVE YOURSELF to move somewhere by moving someone or something away from you examples: Please, no pushing! There's plenty of room on the bus for everyone. She ____ed through the crowd. He ____ed past the waiting journalists, refusing to speak to them. They ____ed their way to the front of the line.

call

[verb] NAME to give someone or something a particular name examples: They've ____ed the twins Katherine and Thomas. His real name is Jonathan, but they've always ____ed him ""Johnny.""

forget

[verb] NOT DO to not remember to do something examples: I forgot to phone Jan. Dad's always forgetting to take his pills.

lose

[verb] NOT HAVE to stop having something that you had before examples: Many people will ____ their jobs if the comapny goes out of business. He ____ed his leg in a car accident. She ____ed her mother last year.

float

[verb] NOT SINK to stay on the surface of a liquid and not sink, or to make something do this examples: Leaves were floating on the surface. We spent a lazy afternoon floating along/down the river. He tossed the bottle into the waves and watched it ____ out to sea.

lose

[verb] NOT WIN to fail to succeed in a game, competition, etc. examples: If we ____ this game, we're out of the championship. They're losing 3-1. They ____ed to the Blue Jays. Everyone hates losing an argument. They hadn't ____ed an election in fifteen years.

follow

[verb] OBEY to do what someone or something says you should do examples: ____ the instructions on the back of the package carefully. I decided to ____ her advice and go to bed early. If you ____ the signs, you won't get lost.

act

[verb] PERFORM to perform in a movie, play, etc. examples: Have you ever ____ed in a play before? Andrew Pike was chosen to ____ the part of the lawyer in the film.

hide

[verb] PERSON to go to a place where you cannot be seen or found examples: She ran off and ____ed behind a tree. They ____ed themselves in the closet.

exercise

[verb] PHYSICAL ACTIVITY to do physical activities to make your body strong and healthy examples: She ____ most evenings, usually by running. A work-out in the gym can ____ all the major muscle groups.

meet

[verb] PLACE to wait at a place for someone or something to arrive examples: Will you ____ me at the airport ?

design

[verb] PLAN to draw or plan something before making it examples: Who ____ed this building/dress/furniture? This line of clothing is specially ____ed for shorter women.

arrange

[verb] PLAN to make the necessary plans and preparations for something to happen examples: We've ____ed a meeting for Wednesday. They ____ed to have dinner the following month. I've already ____ed with him where to meet. She's ____ed for her son to have swimming lessons. I'd ____ed that they should arrive at the same time.

push

[verb] PRESS to press something examples: If you ____ this button, the seat goes back.

burn

[verb] PRODUCE FLAMES to be on fire, or to produce flames examples: The wood was wet and would not ____. A fire was burning brightly in the fireplace.

defend

[verb] PROTECT to protect someone or something from being attacked, especially by fighting examples: How can we ____ our homeland if we don't have an army? I'm going to karate lessons to learn how to ____ myself. White blood cells help ____ the body against infection.

offer

[verb] PROVIDE to give or provide something examples: to ____ advice We are now offering you the chance/opportunity to buy the complete set of DVDs at half price. Did he ____ any explanation for his strange behavior?

press

[verb] PUSH to push something firmly, often without causing it to move permanently further away from you examples: ____ the button to start the machine. He ____ed his face against the window. ____ down hard on the pedal.

learn

[verb] REMEMBER to make yourself remember a piece of writing by reading it or repeating it many times examples: I don't know how actors manage to ____ all their lines. We were told to ____ Portia's speech by heart for homework.

apply

[verb] REQUEST to request something, usually officially, especially by writing or sending in a form examples: By the time I saw the job advertised it was already too late to ____. I've ____ed for a job there. Please ____ in writing to the address below.

ask

[verb] REQUEST to say something to someone because you want them to do something examples: They've ____ed me to look after their dog while they're away.

direct

[verb] ROUTE to show or tell someone how to get to a place examples: Can you ____ me to the manager's office please?

promise

[verb] SAY to say that you will certainly do something or that something will certainly happen examples: She ____ed to write to me every week. He ____ed faithfully to call me every week. Paul ____ed me that he'd cook dinner tonight. ""I'll come by and see you every day,"" she ____ed.

count

[verb] SAY NUMBERS to say numbers in their correct order examples: Can you ____ to ten in French?

count

[verb] SEE HOW MANY to see how many people or things there are examples: The teachers ____ed the students as they got on the bus. ____ your money carefully to make sure it's all there. We're still waiting for the votes to be ____ed.

divide

[verb] SEPARATE to separate into parts or groups or to make people or things do this examples: At the end of the lecture, I'd like all the students to ____ into small discussion groups. After World War II, Germany was ____ed into two separate countries.

communicate

[verb] SHARE INFORMATION to share information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body or using other signals examples: We can now ____ instantly with people on the other side of the world. Has the news been ____ed to the staff yet? Unable to speak a word of the language, he ____ed with his hands.

call

[verb] SHOUT to say something in a loud voice, especially in order to attract someone's attention examples: Did you ____? I thought I heard someone ____ my name. Someone in the crowd ____ed (out) his name. ""Hey, come over here!"" she ____ed.

light

[verb] START FLAMES to start to burn or to make something start to burn examples: to ____ a fire I can't get the barbecue to ____. I tried to ____ the fire, but the wood was wet.

interrupt

[verb] STOP SPEAKING to stop someone while they are talking or doing something, by saying or doing something yourself examples: She tried to explain what had happened but he kept interrupting her. I wish you'd stop interrupting.

forget

[verb] STOP THINKING to stop thinking about someone or something examples: I'll never ____ him for as long as I live.

quit

[verb] STOP WORK to leave a job examples: I hated the work so much that I ____. Would you ____ your job if you inherited lots of money?

manage

[verb] SUCCEED to do something or deal with something successfully examples: Did you ____ to get any bread? Anyway, we ____ed to get there on time. I only just ____ed to finish on time. Will you be able to ____ without me? I can't ____ all this work on my own. Don't worry about us - we'll ____!

deliver

[verb] TAKE to take things such as goods, letters, or packages to people's houses or places of work examples: Express packages are delivered to our office several times a day. The store is delivering our new table on Thursday.

expect

[verb] THINK to think or believe that something will happen examples: We are expecting a lot of applicants for the job. I ____ (that) she'll be very angry. He didn't ____ to see me.

consider

[verb] THINK CAREFULLY to think carefully about something, often before you decide what to do examples: Have you considered what you'll do if you don't get the job? We're considering selling the house. She's being considered for the job. I'd like some time to ____ before I make a decision.

feel

[verb] THINK/HAVE OPINION to think something or have an opinion examples: I ____ (that) I should be doing more to help her. Do you ____ very strongly about this? I ____ certain I'm right.

pass

[verb] TIME If a period of time passes, it happens. examples: Has ten minutes ____ed yet? We had to wait, but the time ____ed quickly.

operate

[verb] TREATMENT to treat an illness or injury by cutting someone's body and removing or repairing part of it examples: Did they have to ____ on him?

advertise

[verb] TRY TO SELL to tell people about a product or service in newspapers, on television, on the Internet, etc. examples: Companies are not allowed to ____ cigarettes on television any more.

finish

[verb] USE COMPLETELY to eat, drink or use something completely so that none remains examples: He ____ed his coffee and left. We ____ed the pie last night.

fight

[verb] USE FORCE to use physical force to try to defeat another person or group of people examples: Two men were fighting outside the park. Sam's always fighting with his little brother.

crash

[verb] VEHICLE to have an accident in a vehicle examples: He skidded on the ice and ____ed into another car. The plane ____ed into a field. Her brother borrowed her motorbike and ____ed it.

ask

[verb] WANT PERMISSION to say something to someone because you want to know if you can do something examples: Bruce ____ed if he could stay with us for a few days.

ask

[verb] WANT SOMETHING to say something to someone because you want them to give you something examples: He's ____ed for a bike for his birthday. He's ____ed us for a new bike.

blow

[verb] WIND If the wind blows, it moves and makes currents of air. examples: The wind was blowing harder every minute.

pay

[verb] WORK to give someone money for the work that they do examples: She gets ____ed twice a month. Accounting may be boring but at least it ____ well. Most of these women are very poorly ____ed and work in terrible conditions.

care

[verb] WORRY to think that something is important and to feel interested in it or worried about it examples: She's never ____ed very much about her appearance. I really don't ____ whether we go out or not. I don't ____ how much it costs, just buy it.

mind

[verb] Would you mind...? used to request something politely examples: Would you ____ sharing a room?

know

[verb] as you know used when you are saying something that someone already knows examples: As you know, we have been trying to contact him.

attend a church/college/school, etc.

[verb] attend a church/college/school, etc. to go regularly to a place, such as a particular school examples: Which school does your daughter ____?

attract attention/interest, etc.

[verb] attract attention/interest, etc. to cause people to pay attention/be interested, etc. examples: Her ideas have attracted a lot of attention in the scientific community.

expect

[verb] be expecting sb/sth to be waiting for someone or something to arrive examples: I'm expecting a letter from my sister.

begin

[verb] begin with sth to have something at the start examples: The word ""cat"" ____ with the letter ""C.""

can afford

[verb] can afford to be able to buy or do something because you have enough money or time examples: I don't know how he ____ ____ a new car on his salary. Few people are able to ____ cars like that. I'd love to go away for a few days but I can't ____ the time. I can't ____ to buy a house.

catch

[verb] catch fire to start burning examples: The factory ____ed fire late yesterday evening.

obvious

[adjective] easy to understand or see examples: ""How do you know she's not happy?"" ""It's ____."" It's ____ (that) she doesn't like him. There is no ____ solution. They have a small child so for ____ reasons they need money. I know you don't like her, but do you have to make it so ____? Am I just stating the ____?

clever

[adjective] effective and showing intelligence examples: a ____ idea I've got a ____ little gadget for opening jars.

freezing

[adjective] extremely cold examples: It's absolutely ____ in here - can I close the window? They survived for four hours in the ____ water. After walking through the snow, my feet were ____.

marvelous

[adjective] extremely good examples: I thought it was a ____ movie. It took me ages to get it right, but it was a ____ feeling when I did. It's ____ how everyone's tried to help. We've achieved some ____ results with this new drug.

huge

[adjective] extremely large examples: They live in a ____ house. The costs involved in building a spacecraft are ____. A ____ number of people attended.

enormous

[adjective] extremely large examples: an ____ car/house He makes an ____ amount of money. You've been an ____ help.

high

[adjective] AMOUNT/LEVEL great in amount, size or level examples: a ____ temperature ____ prices/costs The car sped away at ____ speed.

cultural

[adjective] ARTS relating to music, art, theater, literature, etc. examples: ____ activities/events a ____ center

handsome

[adjective] ATTRACTIVE A handsome man is attractive. examples: She's hoping that she'll meet a tall, dark, ____ stranger.

nasty

[adjective] BAD bad or unpleasant examples: a ____ shock/surprise There's a ____ smell in here. He had a ____ cut above the eye. She has a ____ habit of picking on people in meetings.

basic

[adjective] SIMPLE very simple, with nothing special added examples: It's the most ____ model.

bull

[noun [C]] a male cow, or the male of particular animals such as the elephant or the whale examples: They did not see the sign by the gate saying ""Beware of the ____.""

air force

[noun [C]] the part of a country's military organization that uses aircraft to fight wars examples: an ____ ____ pilot

god

[noun [C]] Oh my God! used to emphasize how surprised, angry, shocked, etc. you are examples: Oh my ____! The car's been stolen.

like

[noun] things that you do and do not like examples: She knows her children's ____ and dislikes.

material

[noun] CLOTH cloth for making clothes, curtains, etc. examples: Her dress was made of a soft, silky ____.

disappointment

[noun] FEELING the feeling of being disappointed examples: Book early to avoid ____. To my (great) disappointment, he decided to leave.

place

[noun] take place to happen examples: The concert takes ____ next Thursday.

one

[pronoun] one by one each other examples: How can they reach an agreement if they won't talk to ____ another?

boil

[verb] COOK to cook food in water that is boiling examples: ____ the potatoes until soft.

gain

[verb] GET to get something useful or positive, especially over a period of time examples: After you've gained some experience teaching abroad you can come home and get a job. What do you hope to ____ from the course? So who will ____ from the venture?

blow

[verb] PERSON to force air out through your mouth examples: She ____ed on her coffee before taking a sip.

championship

[noun [C]] a competition to find the best team or player in a particular game or sport examples: the national/world ____ He played professional golf and won both the British Open and the PGA ____. He has been playing ____ tennis for three years now.

download

[noun [C]] a computer program, music or other information that has been or can be downloaded examples: a free ____

cage

[noun [C]] a container made of wire or metal bars used for keeping birds or animals examples: It took about 10 minutes to get the mouse into her ____.

bucket

[noun [C]] a container with an open top and a handle, often used for carrying liquids examples: a ____ of water Armed with a ____ and a mop, I started washing the floor.

basket

[noun [C]] a container, usually with a handle, that is made of thin pieces of wood, wire, plastic, etc. examples: a shopping/picnic ____ a laundry ____

photocopy

[noun [C]] a copy of a document made with a machine which produces copies of documents using light and electricity examples: I made ____ of my résumé and sent them to several companies.

kettle

[noun [C]] a covered container used for boiling water that has a handle and an opening for pouring examples:

ceremony

[noun [C]] a formal event that is performed on important social or religious occasions examples: a wedding/graduation ____

bulb

[noun [C]] a glass object that produces light from electricity examples: an energy-saving light ____

conference

[noun [C]] a large, formal meeting, often lasting a few days, where people discuss their work, politics, subjects they are studying, etc. examples: a ____ on women's rights the annual sales ____ They frequently hold ____ at the hotel. I'm speaking at/attending a ____ next week.

planet

[noun [C]] a large, round object in space that moves around the sun or another star examples: the ____ Earth/Venus Could there be intelligent life on other ____?

breeze

[noun [C]] a light and pleasant wind examples: a cool ____ She let the gentle ____ cool her face.

mustache

[noun [C]] a line of hair that some men grow above their mouths examples: Groucho Marx had a thick black ____.

pipe

[noun [C]] a long tube inside through which liquid or gas can move examples: The water ____ burst. a steam/gas ____ a broken/leaky ____

cash machine

[noun [C]] a machine, usually at a bank or store, that you can get money from using a plastic card examples: I got some money out from the ____ ____.

groom

[noun [C]] a man who is getting married examples: The bride and ____ were posing for pictures.

nickname

[noun [C]] a name used informally instead of your real name examples: Do you have a ____? Angel is his ____ for her. He is very big so that's how he earned the ____ ""tiny.""

hairstylist

[noun [C]] a person who cuts people's hair and puts it into a style examples: Her ____ gave her a short cut that's easy to care for.

hairdresser

[noun [C]] a person who cuts people's hair and puts it into a style examples: Who's your ____? I have a four o'clock appointment with the ____.

pupil

[noun [C]] a person who is being taught, especially in a class examples: elementary school ____ The number of ____ in the school system is growing. She's a former ____ of mine.

athlete

[noun [C]] a person who is very good at sports or physical exercise, especially one who competes in organized events examples: He became a professional ____ at the age of 16.

flag

[noun [C]] a piece of cloth with a special design and colors, that is the symbol of a country or a group, or has a particular meaning examples: the Brazilian ____ ____ of all twenty-seven countries are flying outside the building. Colorful ____ decorated the hall.

hair dryer

[noun [C]] a piece of electrical equipment for drying your hair with hot air examples: Did you pack a ____ ____?

pump

[noun [C]] a piece of equipment which is used to cause liquid, air or gas to move from one place to another examples: a water/gas ____ Can I borrow your bicycle ____?

blog

[noun [C]] a record of your activities or opinions that you put on the Internet for other people to read and that you change regularly examples: There are two or three ____ that I read on a daily basis.

frog

[noun [C]] a small, green animal with long back legs for jumping that lives in or near water examples: The ____ down at the lake were making a lot of noise.

pill

[noun [C]] a small, hard piece of medicine that you swallow examples: a sleeping ____ a vitamin ____ My mother takes three or four ____ a day. Jamie's always had trouble swallowing ____.

ambulance

[noun [C]] a special vehicle used to take ill or injured people to the hospital examples: I called for an ____. an ____ driver

candle

[noun [C]] a stick of wax with string going through it which produces light as it burns examples: Shall I light a ____?

pharmacy

[noun [C]] a store or part of a store that prepares and sells medicines examples: I need to leave my prescription at the ____.

drugstore

[noun [C]] a store where you can buy medicines, other health products, make-up and products used for washing yourself examples: I can pick up the shampoo while I'm at the ____. Since most ____ close at 10 p.m, you must wait until [the] next morning. (765596; First Certificate in English; Russia; B2 VANTAGE; 2001; Russian; Pass)

fountain

[noun [C]] a structure that forces water up into the air as a decoration examples: There is a beautiful ____ in the middle of the square.

jump

[noun [C]] a sudden movement off the ground or off a high place examples: He won with a ____ of 8.5 meters. a bungee/parachute ____

cruise

[noun [C]] a vacation on a large ship, sailing from place to place examples: My parents are going on a ____ this summer.

creature

[noun [C]] anything that lives but is not a plant examples: Rain forests are filled with amazing ____. Don't all living ____ have certain rights? Blue whales are the largest living ____.

consonant

[noun [C]] one of the speech sounds or letters of the alphabet which is not a vowel examples:

performer

[noun [C]] someone who entertains people by acting, singing, dancing or playing music examples: He's a brilliant ____.

patient

[noun [C]] someone who is being treated by a doctor, nurse, etc. examples: a cancer ____ I'm a ____ of Dr. Stephens -- could I make an appointment to see her?

baker

[noun [C]] someone who makes and sells bread, cakes, etc. examples:

owner

[noun [C]] someone who owns something examples: Are you the ____ of this car? We still haven't found the dog's ____.

priest

[noun [C]] someone who performs religious duties and ceremonies examples: a Roman Catholic ____ Many in the Anglican Church are still opposed to women ____.

musician

[noun [C]] someone who plays a musical instrument, often as a job examples: a talented jazz/classical ____ The concert features dancers, singers and ____ of all nationalities.

DJ

[noun [C]] someone who plays music on the radio or at live events examples: He's a ____ on Radio 1.

disc jockey

[noun [C]] someone who plays music on the radio or at live events examples: a radio ____ ____

guitarist

[noun [C]] someone who plays the guitar, especially as their job examples: The lead ____ in the band was excellent.

infinitive

[noun [C]] the basic form of a verb that usually follows ""to"" examples: In the sentences ""I had to go"" and ""I must go,"" ""go"" is an ____. ""Go"" is the ____ form.

coast

[noun [C]] the land next to or close to the sea examples: Rimini is a thriving holiday resort on the east ____ of Italy. The accident happened three miles off the ____. The rail line runs along/down the California ____.

border

[noun [C]] the line that divides one country from another examples: Were you stopped at the ____? The train crosses the ____ between the US and Canada near Buffalo, NY.

knee

[noun [C]] the middle part of your leg where it bends examples: a ____ injury The baby was crawling around on its hands and ____. He got/went down on his ____ in front of the altar.

fare

[noun [C]] the money that you pay for a journey on a vehicle such as a bus or train examples: Air/Bus/Train ____ are going up again.

embassy

[noun [C]] the official group of people who live in a foreign country and represent their government there, or the building where they work examples: the Swedish ____ in London The Ambassador held a reception at the ____.

faucet

[noun [C]] the part at the end of a pipe that controls the flow of water examples: Turn on/off the ____. The ____ in the bathroom sink is leaking.

brake

[noun [C]] the part of a vehicle that makes it stop or move more slowly examples: She had no ____ on her bicycle.

check-in

[noun [C]] the place at an airport where you show your ticket so that you can be told where you will be sitting examples: A representative from the tour operator will meet you at the ____. I'll meet you by the ____ counter.

prince

[noun [C]] the son of a king or queen, or one of their close male relatives examples: ____ Edward

hero

[noun [C]] BRAVE PERSON someone who does something brave or good, which people respect or admire them for examples: a war ____ He became a national ____ for his part in the revolution. They consider her a ____. Graham says he'll take my parents to the airport at four o'clock in the morning - what a ____!

facility

[noun [C]] BUILDING a building or other place provided for a particular purpose examples: a training/research/medical ____ The team has training ____ in New York and Florida.

plug

[noun [C]] HOLE something you put in a hole to block it examples: He pulled out the ____ and the water drained out of the sink.

bike

[noun [C]] MOTORCYCLE a motorcycle examples: He came on his ____.

event

[noun [C]] RACE a race, party, competition, etc. that has been organized for a particular time examples: Over two thousand people took part in the ____. They stage big sports ____ here. They organize a lot of social ____.

object

[noun [C]] THING a thing that you can see or touch but that is usually not alive examples: a bright, shiny ____ There were various ____ on display.

bay

[noun [C]] WATER an area of water with land on three sides examples: San Francisco ____ the ____ of Naples

line

[noun [C]] WORDS a row of words on a page examples: The same ____ is repeated throughout the poem. Can you read the next line, please, Sonia?

lover

[noun [C]] a book/cat/dog, etc. lover someone who is very interested in books, cats, dogs, etc. examples: an opera ____

hand

[noun [C]] a hand some help, especially to do something practical examples: Could you give me a ____ with these suitcases? I think Matthew might need a ____ with his homework.

friend

[noun [C]] be friends (with sb) to know and like someone examples: I've been ____ with Jo for years.

hour

[noun [C]] hours a long time examples: I spent ____ doing my homework. They kept us waiting for ____ and ____.

mile

[noun [C]] miles a unit for measuring distance, equal to 1609 meters or 1760 yards examples: a ten-mile drive The nearest town is ten ____ away. The latest high-speed trains can travel at 140 ____ an/per hour.

eye

[noun [C]] not believe your eyes to be very surprised when you see someone or something examples: I couldn't believe my ____ when I saw what he was wearing.

date

[noun [C]] out of date old and no longer useful, correct or fashionable examples: These unemployment figures are out of ____.

bit

[noun [C]] quite a bit a lot examples: He does quite a ____ of traveling. She's quite a ____ older than him.

lightning

[noun [U]] a sudden flash of light in the sky during a storm examples: thunder and ____ a flash of ____ That tree was struck by ____. She changed her clothes with ____ speed.

central heating

[noun [U]] a system of heating a building by warming air or water in one place and carrying it to different rooms in pipes examples: The house had no ____ ____ so in winter it was freezing.

ironing

[noun [U]] the activity of making clothes flat and smooth, using an iron examples: I must do some ____ tonight.

equipment

[noun [U]] the set of necessary tools, clothing, etc. for a particular purpose examples: office/camping/kitchen ____ electrical ____ This is a really useful piece of ____.

punctuation

[noun [U]] the use of punctuation marks in writing so that people can see when a sentence begins and ends, that something is a question, etc. examples: His letter was completely without ____.

handwriting

[noun [U]] the way that someone forms the letters when they write with a pen or pencil examples: His ____ is impossible to read. We don't spend as much time teaching ____ to children anymore.

engineering

[noun [U]] the work of an engineer, or the study of this work examples: Richard studied ____ at Manchester University.

housework

[noun [U]] the work of keeping a house clean and neat examples: I hate doing ____.

employment

[noun [U]] when someone is paid to work for a company or organization examples: full-time/part-time/temporary/permanent/regular ____ ____ levels are unlikely to rise significantly before the end of next year. It's not easy to find ____ in the countryside.

permission

[noun [U]] when you allow someone to do something examples: She gave him ____ immediately. They even have to ask for ____ before they go to the rest room. The authorities have refused ____ for the march to take place. The zoning board has refused to grant ____ to build until the plan is revised to include adequate parking.

ages

[noun [plural]] a very long time examples: I've been waiting here for ____.

groceries

[noun [plural]] food and other things you buy in a food store examples: We usually shop for ____ on Saturday.

firework

[noun [usually plural]] a small object that explodes to produce a loud noise and bright colors, often used to celebrate special events examples: a ____ display When it gets dark they'll set off the ____. What time do the ____ start?

dance

[noun] a particular series of movements which you perform to music or the type of music which is connected with it examples: The band played a slow ____.

prescription

[noun] a piece of paper on which a doctor writes the details of the medicine or drugs that someone needs examples: a doctor's ____ a ____ for sleeping pills The doctor renewed my ____ for three more months. This drug is only available by ____. My insurance has a very low co-pay for ____ drugs.

cinema

[noun] BUILDING a building where you go to watch movies examples: independent/art-house ____ Let's see what's playing at Regal ____ in New Rochelle.

memory

[noun] EVENT REMEMBERED something that you remember from the past examples: I have very fond ____ of that period of my life. I have vivid ____ of that evening. That tune really brings back ____.

background

[noun] EXPERIENCE a person's education, family and experience of life examples: The school has pupils from many different ethnic/cultural/religious ____. They come from a wealthy ____.

preparation

[noun] GETTING READY the things that you do or the time that you spend preparing for something examples: The teacher was arranging the classroom in ____ for the new students. The team blamed injuries and lack of ____ for the loss. Yasmin assisted in the ____ of this article.

feeling

[noun] IDEA an idea that something is true or exists examples: I had the strange ____ that we had met before. I got the ____ that she was unhappy with the arrangement.

fever

[noun] ILLNESS when someone's body temperature rises because they are ill examples: He's got a headache and a high/slight ____.

conclusion

[noun] JUDGMENT the opinion you have after considering all the information about something examples: At first I thought he was being rude, but I've come to/reached the ____ that he's just shy.

change

[noun] NEW EXPERIENCE something which is pleasant or interesting because it is unusual or new examples: It's nice to see her smile for a ____. ""Should we eat in the garden?"" ""Why not - it'll make a nice ____."" We've always had a red car - it's time we had a ____!

arrival

[noun] NEW PERSON/THING when someone or something arrives somewhere examples: Hundreds gathered to await the boxer's ____ at the airport. On ____ at the police station, they were taken to a room for questioning. We regret the late ____ of flight 237.

difficulty

[noun] NOT EASY when something is not easy to do or understand examples: We finished the job, but only with great ____. The ____ of the task excited them. She had great ____ finding a job.

dislike

[noun] NOT LIKING things that you do and do not like examples: What are your top five likes and ____?

place

[noun] OPPORTUNITY an position at a school, on a team, in society, etc. examples: He hopes to win a ____ on the swim team. She has a ____ in the history of American art.

credit

[noun] PAYMENT a method of paying for goods or services at a later time, usually paying interest as well as the original money examples: They decided to buy the sofa on ____. The shop was offering six months' interest-free ____ on kitchen appliances.

generation

[noun] PEOPLE all the people in a society or family who are approximately the same age examples: the older/younger ____ This is the story of three ____ of women.

love

[noun] PERSON a person that you love and feel attracted to examples: He was the ____ of my life. She was my first ____.

enemy

[noun] PERSON a person who you dislike or oppose examples: He's made a few ____ in this company. political ____

organization

[noun] PLANNING the planning of an activity or event examples: He didn't want to be involved in the ____ of/for the conference, although he agreed to attend.

case

[noun] SITUATION a particular situation or example of something examples: Over fifty people were injured, in several ____ seriously. I wouldn't normally agree but I'll make an exception in this ____. The number of new ____ of flu has risen. We have lots of applications from people who want to study here and in each ____ we consider the candidate very carefully. She was suffering from an extreme ____ of sunburn.

complaint

[noun] SOMETHING WRONG when someone says that something is wrong or not satisfactory examples: We've received a ____ from one of our listeners about offensive language. I've made a ____ to the police about the noise. We've had ____ that you've been playing your radio too loud.

cable

[noun] TELEVISION/TELEPHONE the system of sending signals carrying information for television, telephone, or Internet along wires examples: ____ TV/television This channel is only available on ____. a ____ modem

pepper

[noun] VEGETABLE a hollow green, red or yellow vegetable that tastes mild or a similar vegetable that tastes hot examples: green/red/bell ____ Do you like hot ____? chili/jalapeno ____

alarm

[noun] WAKING a clock or a device in a watch, cell phone, etc. that makes a noise to wake you examples: The ____ went off at 5:30 and she got up immediately.

direction

[noun] WAY the way that someone or something is moving or facing examples: ""No, go that way,"" I said, pointing in the opposite ____. He was going in the ____ of the bedroom. They drove away in opposite ____.

the army

[noun] the army a particular country's fighting force examples: When did you join ____ ____? He has decided on a career in ____ ____. ____ ____ was called out to enforce ____ curfew.

best

[noun] the best someone or something that is better than any other examples: I like all of Hitchcock's films, but I think ""Notorious"" is the ____. Chris and I are the ____ of friends.

cold

[noun] the cold cold weather or temperatures examples: Don't stand out there in the ____ - come in!

dark

[noun] the dark when there is no light somewhere examples: Cats can see in the ____. I've always been afraid of the ____.

environment

[noun] the environment the air, land and water where people, animals and plants live examples: We're not doing enough to protect the ____ from pollution. The new road may cause damage to the ____.

day

[noun] the other day a few days ago examples: Didn't I see you in the post office the other ____?

public

[noun] the public all ordinary people examples: The ____ has a right to know about this. The park is open to the ____ until sunset. When will the book be available to the general ____? Members of the ____ were asked about their shopping habits.

moment

[noun] wait a moment said in order to interrupt someone, or to get their attention or when you have suddenly thought of something important examples: Now, wait a ____ - I don't agree with that.

laugh

[phrasal verb] to show that you think someone or something is stupid examples: I can't go into work looking like this - everyone will ____ at me. If you say that, people will just ____ at you.

cover

[phrasal verb] BOOK the outer part of a book, magazine, etc., that protects the pages examples: Her picture is on the ____ of several magazines.

drive

[phrasal verb] COMPUTER a part of a computer that can read or store information examples: Save your work on the C ____.

hit

[phrasal verb] SUCCESS a thing or person that is very popular or successful examples: The Beatles had a string of number-one ____ in the 1960s. Your cake was a real ____ at the party - everyone loved it. They just released a CD of their greatest ____.

act

[phrasal verb] THEATER one of the parts a play is divided into examples: Her character doesn't appear until ____ 2.

flood

[phrasal verb] WATER a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry examples: After the ____ it took weeks for the water level to go down.

cry

[phrasal verb] be a far cry from sth a shout, especially one that shows someone is frightened, hurt, etc. examples: a ____ of pain I could hear the ____ of children playing in the street.

blow

[phrasal verb] blow down (sth) or blow (sth) down If something blows down, or if the wind blows something down, that thing falls to the ground because the wind blows it. examples: Two huge trees had ____ed down in the storm. The wind ____ed our fence down last night.

break

[phrasal verb] break down If a machine or vehicle breaks down, it stops working. examples: Our car ____ed down and we had to push it off the road.

break

[phrasal verb] break in or break into sth to get into a building or car using force, usually to steal something examples: The burglars ____ed in through the kitchen window. My car's been ____ed into twice this month.

from

[preposition] COMPARING used when you are saying how similar or different two things, people or places are examples: College is very different ____ high school. His opinion could hardly be more different ____ mine. The two sisters are so similar that it's almost impossible to tell one ____ the other.

over

[preposition] DURING during a particular period of time examples: I was in Seattle ____ the summer. We discussed the plans ____ lunch. It's fascinating to watch how a baby changes and develops ____ time.

in

[preposition] EXPERIENCE experiencing an emotion or condition examples: She's ____ a bad/good mood this morning. You're ____ great danger. He's living ____ luxury ____ the south of France.

in

[preposition] EXPRESSED expressed or written in a particular way examples: They spoke ____ Russian the whole time. Why not do a rough answer ____ pencil first? Complete the form ____ (black) ink.

besides

[preposition] EXTRA REASON in addition to something or someone examples: Do you play any other sports ____ football and basketball?

out of

[preposition] FROM AMONG from among an amount or number examples: Nine ____ ____ ten people said they liked the product. No one got 20 ____ ____ 20 in the test.

over

[preposition] HIGHER POSITION above or higher than something examples: The sign ____ the door said ""Exit."" A flock of geese flew ____ the lake. She held the umbrella ____ both of us.

into

[preposition] HIT moving toward something or someone and hitting them examples: He's always walking ____ things when he doesn't have his glasses on.

about

[preposition] How/What about? used to ask for someone's opinion on a particular subject examples: What ____ Ava - is she nice? So the town was nice - how ____ the food?

before

[preposition] IN FRONT OF in a position in front of someone or something examples: I've never performed this ____ an audience.

before

[preposition] IN ORDER in front of someone or something in an order or a list examples: The letter K comes ____ L in the English alphabet.

off

[preposition] REMOVED used with actions in which something is removed or removes itself from another thing examples: I can't get the lid ____ this jar. Has anyone taken a book ____ my desk? Could you cut me a small piece ____ that white cheese? Take your feet ____ the seat.

for

[preposition] REPRESENTING being employed by or representing a company, country, etc. examples: She works ____ a charity. He plays soccer ____ D.C. United. He used to swim ____ his school team when he was younger.

between

[preposition] SHARE among two or more people or things examples: We drank two bottles of wine ____ four of us.

behind

[preposition] SLOWER slower or less successful than someone or something examples: The project is already ____ schedule. Baltimore is still three games ____ Milwaukee. The tests are used to identify students who are falling ____.

like

[preposition] SUCH AS such as examples: I prefer natural fabrics ____ cotton and wool.

on

[preposition] USING using something examples: I do all my bookkeeping ____ the computer. That's Chris ____ drums and Mike ____ guitar. I'm ____ the phone.

in

[preposition] WEARING wearing examples: Do you recognize that man ____ the grey suit? She's always dressed ____ red.

at least

[preposition] at least even if nothing else happens or is true examples: If you don't have time to clean the whole house, ____ ____ make sure the kitchen is clean.

at least

[preposition] at least something that you say when you are telling someone about something good in a bad situation examples: It's a small house but ____ ____ there's a backyard.

at once

[preposition] at once immediately examples: I knew ____ ____ that I'd like it here.

at the same time

[preposition] at the same time If two things happen at the same time, they happen together. examples: We arrived ____ ____ ____ ____.

in

[preposition] in addition (to) as well (as) examples: ____ addition to his flat ____ London, he has a villa ____ Italy and a castle ____ Scotland.

in

[preposition] in advance before a particular time, or before doing a particular thing examples: If you're going to come, please let me know ____ advance.

in

[preposition] in case of sth when something happens, or in preparation for when something happens examples: We keep a bucket of water backstage, ____ case of fire.

in

[preposition] in detail including or considering all the information about something or every part of something examples: We haven't discussed the matter ____ detail yet. The book described her sufferings ____ great detail.

in

[preposition] in full completely and with nothing missing examples: The bill must be paid ____ full by the end of the month.

in

[preposition] in love liking someone very much and having romantic or sexual feelings for them examples: Have you ever been ____ love?

in

[preposition] in the end finally, after something has been thought about or discussed a lot examples: We were thinking about going to Switzerland, but ____ the end we went to Austria.

in

[preposition] in time early or at the right time examples: We arrived ____ time to catch the train.

of

[preposition] of course used to show that what you are saying is obvious or already known examples: ____ course, the Olympics are not just about money.

on

[preposition] on board on a boat, train, aircraft, etc. examples: There were 230 people ____ board the plane.

on

[preposition] on display If something is on display, it is there for people to look at. examples: Many old airplanes are ____ display in the museum.

on

[preposition] on fire If something is on fire, it is burning when it should not be. examples: If your home was ____ fire and you could save only one thing, what would it be?

out of

[preposition] out of date old and no longer useful, correct or fashionable examples: These unemployment figures are ____ ____ date.

out of

[preposition] out of order If a machine or system is out of order, it is not working as it should. examples: The elevator is ____ ____ order.

out of

[preposition] out of work not in a job examples: I've been ____ ____ work for the last six months. Both she and her husband are ____ ____ work.

over

[preposition] over here/there in this/that place examples: Put your bags down ____ there.

half

[pronoun ;] partly, but not completely examples: The bottle is ____ empty/full. Sophia is ____ Greek and ____ Spanish.

either

[pronoun ;] either side/end, etc. used to talk about two possibilities where the result will be the same examples: You can get there by train or bus - ____ way it takes an hour. He might have to resign or he might be given a desk job, but ____ way, his career is effectively over.

either

[pronoun ;] either way one of two people or things when it is not important which examples: ____ candidate would be ideal for the job. ""Would you like the metal or plastic one?"" ""____ will do.""

plenty

[pronoun] (the state of having) enough or more than enough, or a large amount examples: ""Would you like some more coffee?"" ""No thanks, I've had ____."" We've got ____ of time before we need to leave for the airport. They've always had ____ of money. There's ____ to do here. There's ____ more beer in the fridge.

own

[pronoun] to have something that legally belongs to you examples: We ____ our house. I've never ____ed a suit in my life.

any

[pronoun] used in questions and negatives to emphasize a comparative adjective or adverb examples: Do you feel ____ better? I can't walk ____ faster. Those gloves don't look ____ different than the others. Houses in this area used to be a real bargain, but they're not cheap ____ more. This radio isn't ____ good - I'll have to buy another. She couldn't wait ____ longer.

itself

[pronoun] (by) itself alone or without help examples: The dog was in the house by ____ for several days. The dog managed to drag the box into the room by ____. I didn't take any medicine for the cough - it just got better ____.

little

[pronoun] SMALL AMOUNT a small amount examples: I could only hear a ____ of what they were saying. He does as ____ as possible at work. There's not much flour left but you're welcome to the/what ____ there is. She slept very ____ that night. We did very ____ on Sunday.

much

[pronoun] WITH ADJECTIVES used before comparative adjectives such as ""better"" and ""more beautiful"" to mean ""a lot"" examples: Their old house was ____ bigger. That's a ____ better idea. It's a ____ more beautiful city.

little

[pronoun] a little a small amount examples: ""Do we have any sugar left?"" ""A ____.""

film

[verb [I or T]] to record moving pictures with a camera, usually to make a movie examples: Most of the scenes were ____ed in a studio. A movie is being ____ed in our neighborhood.

kid

[verb [I or T]] to say something as a joke examples: You're just kidding me, aren't you?

exit

[verb [I or T]] to stop using a program on a computer examples: Press escape to ____ the game.

breathe

[verb [I or T]] to take air into and out of your lungs examples: It's so airless in here - I can hardly ____. ____ in and now ____ out. Keep breathing deeply.

hunt

[verb [I or T]] CHASE to chase and kill wild animals examples: Some animals ____ at night. Cats like to ____ mice and birds.

fish

[verb [I]] to try to catch fish examples: They're fishing for tuna.

blog

[verb [I]] to write or add material to a blog examples: He ____ about living with the disease.

exist

[verb [I]] BE REAL to be present or real examples: Poverty still ____ in this country. Ghosts don't ____ anyway.

appear

[verb [I]] BE SEEN to start to be seen examples: He suddenly appeared in the doorway. Then a bright light appeared in the sky.

fall

[verb [I]] BECOME LOWER to become lower in size, amount or strength examples: Demand for new cars has fallen recently. The quality of his work has fallen during the year. The temperature could ____ below zero tonight. Average temperatures fell by ten degrees. The pound has fallen to its lowest-ever level against the dollar. Stock prices fell sharply this week.

insist

[verb [I]] DEMAND to demand that something must be done or that you must have a particular thing examples: He ____ we leave at 8:30. She ____ed on seeing her lawyer. Please go first - I ____!

fall

[verb [I]] fall in love to start to love someone examples: I was 20 when I first fell in love.

postpone

[verb [T]] to arrange for something to happen at a later time examples: They decided to ____ their trip to Mexico until next year. We had to ____ visiting my sister because our children were sick.

interview

[verb [T]] to ask someone questions in an interview examples: We've had 200 applicants for the job, but we only plan to ____ about 20 of them. Who's the most famous person you've ever interviewed on TV?

bomb

[verb [T]] to attack a place using bombs examples: This building was ____ed a few years ago.

barbecue

[verb [T]] to cook food on a barbecue examples: Their traditional sausages are delicious grilled or barbecued.

grill

[verb [T]] to cook food on a grill examples: ____ the fish for two to three minutes on each side.

annoy

[verb [T]] to make someone angry examples: Tim really annoyed me in the meeting this morning. I'm sorry - is my cough annoying you? It annoys me that she just expects us to help. It really annoys me when people expect me to tip as well as pay a service charge in a restaurant.

disappoint

[verb [T]] to make someone feel unhappy because someone or something was not as good as they had expected examples: I'm sorry to ____ you, but I'm afraid I can't come after all. We don't want to ____ the fans.

punish

[verb [T]] to make someone suffer because they have done something bad examples: Those responsible for these crimes must be brought to court and ____ed. He ____ed the class by giving them extra work.

fax

[verb [T]] to send a document using a fax machine examples: ____ me your reply/Fax your reply to me.

announce

[verb [T]] to tell people about something officially or with force or confidence examples: The Prime Minister has just ____ed that public spending will be increased next year. The company has ____ed plans to open six new stores. After dinner, they ____ed the winner of the competition.

attempt

[verb [T]] to try to do something, especially something difficult examples: He ____ed to escape through a window. There's no point in even attempting an explanation - he'll never listen.

have

[verb [T]] CAUSE If you have something stolen/taken, etc., someone takes something that belongs to you. examples: She ____ed her car stolen last week. I ____ed my purse taken.

make

[verb [T]] CAUSE to cause something to happen or cause a particular state examples: What ____ed you change your mind? He really ____ me laugh. This photograph ____ me look about 80! It ____ me so angry when he says that. This heat ____ me very tired.

pick

[verb [T]] CHOOSE to choose something or someone examples: ____ a card from the box to send to your sister. She was ____ed for the Olympic team. She was ____ed to play for the team.

install

[verb [T]] COMPUTER to put a computer program onto a computer so that the computer can use it examples: Andrew, can you help me ____ this software?

attach

[verb [T]] COMPUTING to connect a file, such as a document, picture or computer program, to an e-mail examples: You ____ too much importance to money.

attach

[verb [T]] CONNECT to connect or fix one thing to another examples: I ____ed a photo to my application form. Use this cable to ____ the printer to the computer.

hold

[verb [T]] CONTAIN to contain or be able to contain something examples: This pitcher ____ up to two quarts. Don't pack more than one suitcase will ____. Computers can ____ huge amounts of information.

cover

[verb [T]] DEAL WITH to deal with or include a subject or piece of information examples: This leaflet ____ what we've just discussed in more detail. The book ____ European history from 1789 to 1914.

imagine

[verb [T]] FORM IDEA to have an idea of what something is like or might be like examples: ____ how it feels to be away from home for the first time. I can't ____ going anywhere in this rain.

imagine

[verb [T]] FORM PICTURE to form an idea or picture of something in your mind examples: ____ Bob when he was young - that's what John looks like. ____ (that) you're eating an ice cream - try to feel how cold it is. She ____ed herself sitting in her favorite armchair back home.

hand

[verb [T]] GIVE to give someone something examples: She ____ed him the letter. He ____ed the car keys to her. Could you ____ me that book, please?

encourage

[verb [T]] GIVE CONFIDENCE to give someone confidence or hope examples: My parents ____ed me when things weren't going well at school.

inform

[verb [T]] GIVE INFORMATION to give someone information about something examples: Patients should be ____ed about the risks.

accompany

[verb [T]] GO WITH to go somewhere with someone examples: We ____ed her back to her hotel. Children under 10 must be ____ed by an adult.

accompany

[verb [T]] HAPPEN TOGETHER to happen or exist at the same time as something else examples: The course books are ____ed by four CDs. The salmon was ____ed by a fresh green salad.

mean

[verb [T]] HAVE IMPORTANCE to have an important emotional effect on someone examples: It wasn't a valuable picture but it ____ed a lot to me. Possessions ____ nothing to him.

intend

[verb [T]] HAVE PLAN to have as a plan or purpose examples: We ____ to go to Australia next year. Somehow I offended him, which wasn't what I'd ____ed. I don't think she ____ed me to hear the remark. It was ____ed as a compliment, honestly!

mean

[verb [T]] HAVE RESULT to have or need a particular result examples: Lower costs ____ lower prices. These changes will ____ better health care for everyone. Advances in electronics ____ that the technology is already available. If we want to catch the 7:30 train, that will ____ leaving the house at 6:00.

promote

[verb [T]] JOB to give someone a more important job in the same organization examples: If I'm not ____ed within the next two years, I'm going to change jobs. She's just been ____ed to senior sales rep.

employ

[verb [T]] JOB to have someone work or do a job for you and pay them for it examples: How many people does your company ____? Can't we ____ someone as an assistant to help with all this paperwork? We've employed a market researcher to find out what people really want from a cable TV system. More people are now employed in service industries than in manufacturing.

hold

[verb [T]] KEEP IN POSITION to keep something in a particular position examples: Can you ____ the door open, please? ____ your hand up if you know the answer.

cover

[verb [T]] LAYER to form a layer on the surface of something examples: Snow covered the hillside. ____ the pasta with a layer of sauce. The bandages were covered with/in blood.

admire

[verb [T]] LOOK AT to find someone or something attractive and pleasant to look at examples: I was just admiring your jacket, Delia. We stood for a few moments, admiring the view.

produce

[verb [T]] MAKE to make or grow something examples: The factory ____ about 900 cars a year. She works for a company that ____ electrical components. This is a flowering plant that will ____ small yellow buds in the spring. She's asked me to review the project and ____ a progress report.

persuade

[verb [T]] MAKE SOMEONE AGREE to make someone agree to do something by talking to them a lot about it examples: If she doesn't want to go, nothing you can say will ____ her. I ____ed her (that) it was the right thing to do. He is trying to ____ local and foreign businesses to invest in the project. Using a bunch of bananas, the zoo-keeper ____ed the monkey back into its cage.

give

[verb [T]] PAY MONEY to pay someone a particular amount of money for something examples: I gave him $40 for his old camera.

organize

[verb [T]] PLAN to plan or arrange something examples: He ____ed the whole event. They ____ed a meeting between the teachers and students. She had ____ed a car to meet me at the airport.

demand

[verb [T]] REQUEST to ask for something in a way that shows that you do not expect to be refused examples: I ____ed an explanation. I ____ to see the manager. She ____ed that he return the books he borrowed from her.

blame

[verb [T]] RESPONSIBLE to say or think that someone or something is responsible for something bad that has happened examples: Don't ____ me if you miss the bus! Many people ____ him for Tony's death. Hugh ____ his lack of confidence on his mother. Poor housing is to ____ for many of their health problems. You can't really ____ Helen for not wanting to get involved.

believe

[verb [T]] believe it or not used to say that something is true although it seems surprising examples: He even remembered my birthday, ____ it or not.

bring

[verb [T]] bring (sb) happiness/luck/peace, etc. to cause happiness/luck/peace, etc. examples: She's ____ed us so much happiness over the years. Their attempts to ____ peace to the region have so far proved futile.

find

[verb [T]] find sb/sth easy/boring/funny, etc. to think or feel a particular way about someone or something examples: Do you ____ Clive difficult to talk to? She doesn't ____ it easy to talk about her problems. I ____ living in the city very stressful. I ____ed her very helpful.

find

[verb [T]] find the money/time, etc. to have or get enough money/time, etc. to do something examples: Where do you ____ the money to do all these things?

mean

[verb [T]] have been meaning to do sth to have been wanting and planning to do something examples: I've been meaning to call you for weeks.

have

[verb [T]] have no idea used to say that someone is holding something, or that someone or something is with them examples: He ____ed a pen in his hand. She ____ed a little boy with her.

have

[verb [T]] have sb over/to stay, etc. to not know examples: ""Where's Tina?"" ""I ____ no idea.""

let

[verb] ALLOW to allow someone to do something, or to allow something to happen examples: She wanted to go but her parents wouldn't ____ her. Their parents ____ them go to the movie. He decided to ____ his hair grow long. I'm letting you stay up late, just this once. That's Grandma at the door - could you ____ her in? Don't ____ it upset you.

display

[verb] ARRANGE to arrange something somewhere so that people can see it examples: Family photographs were displayed on the wall.

land

[verb] ARRIVE to arrive at a place in a plane or a boat, or to make a plane or a boat reach the land examples: We should ____ in Madrid at 7:00 a.m. The pilot said we would ____ in about 20 minutes. We'd been sailing for three weeks by the time we ____ed at Miami. We ____ed at Port Said in the early evening.

offer

[verb] ASK to ask someone if they would like something examples: They've offered me a job. Can I ____ you a drink? I feel bad that I didn't ____ them something to eat. Someone should ____ that man a seat.

advertise

[verb] ASK FOR to put information in a newspaper, on the Internet, etc. asking for someone or something that you need examples: The university is advertising for catering staff.

live

[verb] BE ALIVE to be alive examples: He only ____ed a few days after the accident. Her grandmother ____ed to the ripe old age of 94. This oak tree has been living for over 200 years. Boccaccio ____ed in the 14th century.

know

[verb] BE FAMILIAR WITH to be familiar with or have experience and understanding of examples: I've ____ed Daniel since we were in school together. She grew up in Paris so she ____ it well. I've seen the film ""Casablanca"" so many times that I ____ a lot of it by heart. Knowing Sarah, she'll do a good job.

enter

[verb] COMPETITION to take part in a competition, race or examination examples: Are you going to ____ the photography competition? Both men have been entered for/in the 100 meters in Paris next month.

drag

[verb] COMPUTER to move something on a computer screen using a mouse examples: ____ the highlighted text to the new window.

attract

[verb] ENCOURAGE INTEREST to make people come to a place or do a particular thing by being interesting, enjoyable, etc. examples: The castle ____ more than 300,000 visitors a year. The circus is attracting huge crowds/audiences. We need to ____ more bright young people to teaching.

leave

[verb] END RELATIONSHIP to end a relationship with a husband, wife, or partner examples: He said he'd never ____. She ____ed him.

perform

[verb] ENTERTAIN to entertain people by acting, dancing, singing, playing music, etc. examples: She composes and ____ her own music. A major Hollywood star will be performing on stage tonight.

pause

[verb] EQUIPMENT to stop doing something for a short time examples: He ____ed for a moment. She ____ed to catch her breath back and hurried away.

compare

[verb] EXAMINE DIFFERENCES to examine the ways in which two people or things are different examples: If you ____ house prices in the two areas, it's surprising how different they are. That seems expensive - have you ____ed prices in other stores? ____ some recent work with your older stuff and you'll see how much you've improved. Teachers always used to ____ me with my sister.

drop

[verb] FALL to fall or to allow something to fall examples: She ____ed her keys. I'm always dropping things. Amanda ____ed her sunglasses in/into the fountain. The book ____ed from/off the shelf. Don't ____ it!/Don't let it ____!

hide

[verb] FEELING/INFORMATION to keep a feeling or information secret examples: He couldn't ____ his embarrassment. There's something about her past that she's trying to ____ from me.

knock

[verb] HIT to hit, especially forcefully, and cause to move or fall examples: He accidentally ____ed the vase off the table. She ____ed her head against the wall as she fell. She took a hammer and ____ed a hole in the wall.

know

[verb] I know used when you have an idea examples: I ____ - let's go to Helen's house.

forget

[verb] NOT REMEMBER to be unable to remember a fact, something that happened, or how to do something examples: I'm sorry, I've forgotten your name. I completely forgot about Gemma's party. I've forgotten what you do next. I've forgotten how to operate this thing. She'd forgotten that Lucy was coming over.

cry

[verb] SHOUT to say something loudly examples: ""Look out!"" she ____ed.

lead

[verb] SHOW WAY to show someone where to go, usually by taking them to a place or by going in front of them examples: I don't know the way, so you'd better ____. She ____ed them down the hall. The waiter ____ed us to our table. Our guide ____ed us through the mountains. She took the child by the hand and ____ed him upstairs to bed. He ____ed the horse out of the stable.

live

[verb] SPEND LIFE to spend your life in a particular way examples: After a while you get used to living alone. When you retire, you want to ____ a comfortable life. On his income, they can afford to ____ well. They ____ed happily ever after. She certainly ____ed her life to the full.

date

[verb] SPEND TIME TOGETHER to regularly spend time with someone you have a romantic relationship with examples: We've been dating for six months.

hide

[verb] THING to put something in a place where it cannot be seen or found examples: She used to ____ her diary under her pillow. The papers were ____ed under the floorboards.

figure

[verb] THINK to decide something or expect something to happen after thinking about it examples: They ____ed (that) about twenty people would be there. You can't ____ you'll back in under two hours.

be aimed at sb

[verb] be aimed at sb to intend to achieve something examples: I aim to ____ a millionaire by the time I'm 35.

feel

[verb] feel like sb/sth to seem to be similar to a type of person, thing, or situation examples: My feet ____ like blocks of ice. I ____ed like a fool when I saw what everyone else was wearing.

feel

[verb] feel like sth/doing sth to have a wish for something, or to want to do something, at a particular moment examples: I ____ like going for a swim. I ____ like a nice cool glass of lemonade. ""Are you coming to aerobics?"" ""No, I don't ____ like it today."" He was so rude I ____ed like hitting him.

feel

[verb] feel like/as if to have a feeling or idea about something that you have experienced even though it is not true examples: I ____ as if I've known you for ages. It ____ like I've been here forever and yet it's only been three months.

feel

[verb] feel sorry for to feel sympathy for someone because they are in a difficult situation examples: I ____ so sorry for the children - it must be really hard for them.

fit

[verb] fit (sth) in/into/through/under, etc. If people or things fit somewhere, or if you can fit them somewhere, that place is big enough for them. examples: How many people can you ____ in your car? This radio is small enough to ____ into my pocket.

get

[verb] get cancer/flu, etc. to become ill or develop an illness examples: I'm getting another cold.

get

[verb] get in touch to contact someone examples: Please ____ in touch if you ever come back to Madrid.

look

[verb] look like used to describe the appearance of a person or thing examples: He looked like a nice guy. The building ____ like a giant lipstick - in fact people call it the lipstick building.

pass

[verb] pass by/over/through, etc. to go in a particular direction examples: A low flying plane ____ed over the stadium. We ____ed by your house our way home.

pay

[verb] pay attention (to sth) to watch, listen to, or think about something carefully examples: You weren't paying attention, were you?

begin

[verb] to begin with at the start of a situation examples: To ____ with, the two girls got on well.

go

[verb] to go If you ask for some food to go at a restaurant, you are asking for food that you can take away with you instead of eating it in the restaurant. examples: I'd like a cheeseburger and strawberry milk shake to go, please.

know

[verb] you know used to emphasize what you are saying, or used before you start to talk about someone or something, or used as something to say while you are thinking what to say next examples: I'm not stupid, you ____! You ____ the bookshop next to the bank? Well, it's closing down. It's, you know, supposed to be a surprise on her birthday.

popcorn

[] seeds of corn that have been heated to break open into soft, light balls and are eaten as a snack, often with salt and butter examples: Which would you like, ____ or potato chips?

monthly

[adjective ;] happening or produced once a month examples: ____ payments a ____ magazine We're paid ____.

full-time

[adjective ;] happening or working for the whole of the working week and not only part of it examples: a ____ job He's a ____ student. She went back to work full time when her youngest child went to school.

individual

[adjective [always before noun]] RELATING TO ONE given to or relating to one particular person or thing examples: We deal with each case on an ____ basis. We all have an ____ password.

alive

[adjective [never before noun]] LIVING living, not dead examples: All of my grandparents are still ____. It was a bad fall - she's lucky to be ____.

asleep

[adjective [never before noun]] SLEEPING sleeping or not awake examples: The children are ____. I fell ____ as soon as my head hit the pillow. I'm surprised to see you awake - ten minutes ago you were fast/sound ____. I've only just got up and I'm still half ____.

lucky

[adjective] If an object is lucky, some people believe that it gives you luck. examples: I chose six - it's my ____ number.

maximum

[adjective] The maximum amount of something is the largest amount that is allowed or possible. examples: ____ speed/effort/temperature The bomb was designed to cause the ____ amount of damage.

elementary

[adjective] basic or relating to the early stages of studying a subject examples: students at ____ level

boiled

[adjective] cooked in water that is boiling examples: ____ potatoes

barbecued

[adjective] cooked on a barbecue examples: ____ chicken/fish Gerry made us some ____ eggplant.

likely

[adjective] describes something that will probably happen or is expected examples: If I don't write it down, I'm ____ to forget. I suppose that could happen, but it's not ____. I'm more ____ to be home on Saturday than on Sunday.

amazed

[adjective] extremely surprised examples: She was ____ at how calm she felt after the accident. I was absolutely ____ when I heard the news. I was ____ to hear that Chris had won first prize. I'm ____ (that) she didn't complain.

exhausted

[adjective] extremely tired examples: By the time they reached the summit they were ____. Exhausted, they fell asleep.

cruel

[adjective] extremely unkind and unpleasant and causing pain to people or animals intentionally examples: Don't tease him about his weight - it's ____. Children can be very ____ to each other.

disgusting

[adjective] extremely unpleasant or unacceptable examples: It's ____ that there are no schools or hospitals for these people. Passengers were kept for hours in a ____ waiting room.

frightened

[adjective] feeling fear or worry examples: Are you ____ of spiders? I was ____ (that) you would fall. She gets ____ when he shouts at her. The policewoman found a ____ child in the hut.

grateful

[adjective] feeling or showing thanks examples: I'm really ____ to you for all your help. I would be most ____ if you would send me the book immediately.

bored

[adjective] feeling tired and unhappy because something is not interesting or because you have nothing to do examples: It was a cold, wet day and the children were ____. We were ____ stiff in those classes. He was ____ doing the same thing every day. I got ____ with that book and didn't finish reading it.

ancient

[adjective] from a long time ago examples: ____ Greece/Rome/Egypt ____ monuments/ruins People have lived in this valley since ____ times.

lively

[adjective] full of energy and interest examples: It's hard work teaching a class of ____ children. a ____ city They take a ____ interest in their grandchildren. There was some ____ discussion at the meeting.

comic

[adjective] funny examples: a ____ actor/performance

amusing

[adjective] funny or entertaining examples: an ____ story/person/situation

frequent

[adjective] happening often examples: a ____ visitor to the US The most ____ cause of death is heart attack.

patient

[adjective] having patience examples: Dinner will be ready in half an hour - just be ____! Be ____ with her - she's very young.

gay

[adjective] homosexual examples: ____ rights Have you told your parents you're ____ yet?

historic

[adjective] important or likely to be important in history examples: ____ buildings a ____ day/moment

permanent

[adjective] lasting or continuing for a long time or forever examples: She is looking for a ____ place to stay. Are you looking for a temporary or a ____ job? The disease can cause ____ damage to the brain.

annoying

[adjective] making you feel annoyed examples: It's really ____ when a train is late and there's no explanation. He's got a really ____ laugh.

frightening

[adjective] making you feel fear examples: a ____ thought a ____ film

divorced

[adjective] married in the past but not now married examples: She's ____. They got ____ after only six months of marriage.

forbidden

[adjective] not allowed, especially by law examples: Smoking is ____ in the theater.

nearby

[adjective] not far away examples: We stopped at a ____ store to buy some food.

old-fashioned

[adjective] not modern examples: ____ clothes/ideas/furniture She's pretty ____ about some things.

political

[adjective] relating to politics examples: ____ leaders/parties Education is back at the top of the ____ agenda.

environmental

[adjective] relating to the environment examples: People are becoming far more aware of ____ issues.

curly

[adjective] shaped like a curl, or with many curls examples: ____ hair

folk

[adjective] the traditional style of art, dancing, etc. among a particular group of people examples: She's studied the ____ art of the region.

disappointed

[adjective] unhappy because someone or something was not as good as you hoped or expected, or because something did not happen examples: She was ____ (that) they hadn't phoned. We were deeply ____ by/with the results. His parents were very ____ in/with him. He was ____ to find they'd already gone.

easygoing

[adjective] usually relaxed and calm, not worried or upset examples: My brother is easygoing, but I'm the excitable type.

colorful

[adjective] BRIGHT having bright colors examples: a ____ painting

light

[adjective] BRIGHT lit by the natural light of the day examples: It gets ____ very early these summer mornings. In July, it stays ____ until almost 9:00 p.m. Let's finish the work while it's still ____ enough to see.

clear

[adjective] CERTAIN certain or obvious examples: Are you ____ about how to get there? It's ____ that she's not interested. I'm still not ____ on what I'm supposed to do.

pure

[adjective] CLEAN clean and healthy examples: The mountain air was wonderfully ____. The water isn't chemically ____.

opposite

[adjective] DIFFERENT in a position facing something or someone but on the other side examples: My brother and I live on ____ sides of town. The map on the ____ page shows the main lakes in the area. They sat at ____ ends of the table, refusing to talk.

digital

[adjective] DISPLAY showing information in the form of an electronic image examples: a ____ clock/display a ____ watch

blank

[adjective] EMPTY empty or clear, or containing no information or mark examples: a ____ paper/page/form My computer's screen suddenly went ____. Sign your name in the ____ space at the bottom of the form.

fair

[adjective] EQUAL treating everyone in the same way, so that no one has an advantage examples: That's not ____! You always go first! It's not ____ to make me do all the work. a ____ trial I can't spend all my time with one child - it wouldn't be ____ to the others.

electronic

[adjective] EQUIPMENT Electronic equipment consists of things such as computers, televisions, and radios. examples: ____ components/devices

great

[adjective] EXTREME extreme examples: He has ____ difficulty walking.

guilty

[adjective] FEELING feeling guilt examples: She was so upset about what I'd said and I felt so ____. I felt ____ about leaving her there on her own. I've got a ____ conscience.

hopeful

[adjective] FEELING POSITIVE feeling positive about a future event or situation examples: He was ____ about the outcome of the meeting. They were ____ of a successful agreement. I'm ____ (that) we can reach a compromise.

animated

[adjective] FILM An animated film is one in which drawings and models seem to move. examples: He makes ____ films.

frozen

[adjective] FOOD Frozen food has been made so that it will last a long time by freezing. examples: We don't have any fresh vegetables, only ____ peas.

passive

[adjective] GRAMMAR A passive verb or sentence is one in which the subject does not do or cause the action but is affected by it. examples: ""He was released from prison."" is a ____ sentence.

irregular

[adjective] GRAMMAR In grammar, an irregular verb, noun, adjective, etc. does not obey the usual rules for words in the language. examples: a table of ____ verbs

possessive

[adjective] GRAMMAR in grammar, a possessive word or form of a word shows who or what something belongs to examples: ""Mine"" and ""yours"" are ____ pronouns.

full

[adjective] GREATEST POSSIBLE the greatest possible examples: James is very bright, but he doesn't make ____ use of his abilities. We were driving at ____ speed all the way.

positive

[adjective] HAPPY feeling enthusiastic and happy about your life and your future examples: a ____ attitude I'm feeling much more ____ about things now. We showed people samples of the product and got a very ____ reaction/response.

original

[adjective] INTERESTING special and interesting because of not being the same as others examples: Her essay was full of ____ ideas. He's a highly ____ thinker.

advanced

[adjective] MODERN modern and well developed examples: ____ technology This is the most ____ type of engine available.

good

[adjective] MORALLY RIGHT morally right examples: He's a very ____ person. Try to set a ____ example for the children.

convenient

[adjective] NEAR near or easy to get to examples: My new house is more ____ to the station.

basic

[adjective] NECESSARY including or providing only the things that are most necessary examples: ____ services/skills/training He only has a ____ command of English. The crisis has led to price increases in ____ foodstuffs, such as meat, cheese and sugar.

negative

[adjective] NO ENTHUSIASM not having enthusiasm or positive opinions about something examples: ____ feelings Many people have a ____ attitude toward aging. You're so ____ about everything!

hopeless

[adjective] NO HOPE without hope examples: a ____ situation They searched for survivors but it was ____. She was depressed and felt totally ____ about the future.

blind

[adjective] NO SIGHT not able to see examples: She's been ____ since birth. He started to go ____ in his sixties.

natural

[adjective] NOT ARTIFICIAL Something that is natural exists or happens because of nature, not because it was made or done by people. examples: ____ ingredients a ____ substance He died from ____ causes. Floods and earthquakes are ____ disasters. People say that breast-feeding is better than bottle-feeding because it's more ____.

possible

[adjective] NOT CERTAIN If something is possible, it might or might not exist or be true. examples: It's ____ (that) Mira might turn up tonight. ""Do you think he'll end up in prison?"" ""It's very ____."" That's one ____ solution to the problem.

honest

[adjective] NOT CHEAT not likely to lie, cheat, or steal examples: an ____ man She had an ____ face.

difficult

[adjective] NOT FRIENDLY not friendly or easy to deal with examples: The manager is ____ to deal with/a ____ person to deal with. His wife is a very ____ person. Please children, don't be so ____!

independent

[adjective] NOT HELPED not taking help or money from other people examples: Grandma's very ____ and does all her own shopping and cooking. I've always been financially ____.

bad

[adjective] NOT LUCKY not lucky, or not happening how you would like examples: It was just ____ luck that she heard us. I'll call you later if this is a ____ time for you.

pure

[adjective] NOT MIXED A pure substance is not mixed with anything else. examples: ____ gold a ____ cotton shirt

plain

[adjective] NOT MIXED not mixed with other colors, substances, etc. examples: ____ yogurt For the living room, we've chosen a ____ carpet and striped curtains.

gentle

[adjective] NOT STRONG not violent, severe or strong examples: ____ exercise a ____ breeze

modern

[adjective] NOW relating to the present time and not to the past examples: ____ society the stresses of ____ life

burning

[adjective] ON FIRE on fire examples: A man staggered from the ____ car.

neat

[adjective] ORGANIZED organized and clean examples: Your house is always so ____ - how do you manage it with three children? She likes everything ____ and well organized. You've got such ____ handwriting.

certain

[adjective] PARTICULAR used to refer to a particular person or thing without naming or describing them examples: The museum is only open at ____ times of the day.

alcoholic

[adjective] PERSON containing alcohol examples: ____ beverages

comfortable

[adjective] PERSON relaxed and free from pain examples: Are you ____ perched on that seat? I don't feel ____ in high heels. Please sit down and make yourself ____.

calm

[adjective] PERSON relaxed and not worried, frightened, or excited examples: Try to stay ____ - the doctor will be here soon. Now keep ____ everyone, the police are on their way. He has a very ____ manner/voice.

prepared

[adjective] READY ready to deal with a situation examples: When she called on me, I wasn't ____. They were ____ for the worst.

fair

[adjective] REASONABLE acceptable, reasonable or right examples: a ____ deal He offered a ____ price for the car. That's a ____ comment/question.

personal

[adjective] RELATING TO A PERSON relating to or belonging to a particular person examples: I can only speak from my ____ experience. This is a ____ opinion/view and not that of the government. Remember to take all your ____ belongings with you as you leave the plane.

equal

[adjective] SAME AMOUNT/NUMBER, ETC. the same in amount, number or size examples: The sides are of ____ length. One quart is ____ to 0.946 liters.

calm

[adjective] SEA/WEATHER describes weather which is not windy, or the sea or a lake when it is still and has no waves examples: ____ seas The weather was calmer the next morning so we set sail. There was no rain that day and the sea was ____.

common

[adjective] SHARED belonging to or shared by two or more people or things examples: a ____ goal/interest English has some features ____ to many languages.

plain

[adjective] SIMPLE simple and not complicated examples: a ____ style of architecture He prefers ____ food - nothing too fancy.

powerful

[adjective] STRENGTH having a lot of strength or force examples: a ____ computer/engine/weapon

certain

[adjective] SURE TO HAPPEN sure to happen, to do something, or to be true examples: It now looks ____ that she will resign. One thing is certain: she's not coming to my party. How can we make ____ that she sees the note?

bitter

[adjective] TASTE with an unpleasantly sharp taste examples: a ____ taste

nasty

[adjective] UNKIND unkind examples: Don't be so ____ to your brother - he's four years younger than you!

mild

[adjective] WEATHER describes weather that is not very cold or not as cold as usual examples: We've had a ____ winter this year.

complete

[adjective] WHOLE with all the parts examples: the ____ works of Oscar Wilde The report comes ____ with diagrams and color photographs. Sun, sand and romance - her vacation was ____.

generous

[adjective] WILLING TO GIVE willing to give other people money, help, kindness, etc. examples: She's been very ____ with her time.

icy

[adjective] WITH ICE covered in ice examples: ____ roads

juicy

[adjective] WITH JUICE full of juice examples: ____ mangoes

eldest

[adjective] eldest child/brother/daughter, etc. the oldest of three or more children, brothers, etc., especially within a family examples: Her ____ child is nearly 14.

bad

[adjective] feel bad about sth/doing sth to feel guilty or sorry about something that has happened examples: I felt ____ about letting her down.

crazy

[adjective] go crazy to become very excited about something examples: When he came on stage the audience went ____.

full

[adjective] in full completely and with nothing missing examples: The bill must be paid in ____ by the end of the month.

general

[adjective] in general usually, or in most situations examples: In general, men are taller than women. In general, the weather here stays sunny.

particular

[adjective] in particular especially examples: What in ____ did you like about the last apartment that we saw? Are you looking for anything in ____?

first

[adverb] BEGINNING A SERIES used to introduce the first idea, reason, etc., in a series examples: First, I want to thank my parents.

out

[adverb] DISAPPEAR to the point where something is removed or disappears examples: The stain won't come ____. Cross ____ any words that are not on the list.

how

[adverb] EMPHASIZE used for emphasis examples: I can't tell you ____ happy I am that you came. ____ nice to see you! I was amazed at ____ quickly she finished.

honestly

[adverb] EMPHASIZE used to emphasize that you are telling the truth examples: Thanks, but I ____ couldn't eat another piece of cake.

just

[adverb] EXACTLY exactly or equally examples: This carpet would be ____ right for the dining room. The twins look ____ like each other. Things turned out ____ as I expected. You've got ____ as many toys as your brother. I can't help you ____ now. ____ then, the lights went out.

ahead

[adverb] FUTURE in the future examples: She has a difficult time ____ of her.

ahead

[adverb] IN FRONT in front examples: Turn left at the traffic light, and you'll see the hospital straight ____.

forever

[adverb] IN FUTURE for all time in the future examples: I'll love you ____.

finally

[adverb] LAST POINT used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea examples: Finally, I'd like to thank everyone for coming this evening.

only

[adverb] RECENTLY used to mean that something happened very recently examples: I ____ arrived half an hour ago. They ____ put the roof on last week. The movie had ____ just begun. We'd ____ just started out when the car broke down.

hopefully

[adverb] WHAT YOU WANT used, often at the start of a sentence, to express what you would like to happen examples: ____ it won't rain. ____ we'll be in Norwich by early evening.

just

[adverb] be just about to do sth to be going to do something very soon examples: I was ____ about to phone you.

not

[adverb] believe it or not used to say that something is true although it seems surprising examples: He even remembered my birthday, believe it or ____.

once

[adverb] once upon a time used at the beginning of a story to mean a long time ago examples: ____ upon a time there was a beautiful princess.

two weeks/five hours, etc. away

[adverb] two weeks/five hours, etc. away at a particular time in the future examples: My English exam's only a week ____ and I haven't even started to prepare.

do

[auxiliary verb] do badly/well to be unsuccessful/successful examples: Sam did very well in her exams.

if

[conjunction] WHETHER whether examples: I wonder ____ he'll get the job? Mrs. Kramer called a half hour ago to ask ____ her cake was ready. I don't care ____ he likes it or not - I'm coming!

damn

[exclamation] used to express anger or disappointment examples: ____! I forgot the tickets.

could

[modal verb] POSSIBLY HAPPEN used to talk about what will possibly happen or is possibly true examples: She ____ arrive any time now. A lot of crime ____ be prevented. This new drug ____ be an important step in the fight against cancer.

may

[modal verb] PERMISSION used to ask or give permission examples: ____ I be excused, please? ""____ I help myself to some more food?"" ""Yes, of course."" You ____ begin. Hi, my name's Tiffany. How ____ I help you?

cod

[noun [C or U]] a large sea fish that can be eaten examples: I think I'll have the ____.

pie

[noun [C or U]] a type of food made with meat, vegetables, or fruit covered in pastry and baked examples: Would you like some more apple ____? a chicken and mushroom ____

mystery

[noun [C or U]] something strange or unknown which has not yet been explained or understood examples: an unsolved ____ How the massive stones were brought here from hundreds of miles away remains a ____. He never gave up hope that he would solve the ____ of his son's disappearance. He's out of work, so how he pays his rent is a ____ to me.

announcement

[noun [C or U]] something that someone says officially, giving information about something examples: The President made an unexpected ____ this morning.

friendship

[noun [C or U]] when two people are friends examples: a close ____ I value her ____ above anything else.

drama

[noun [C or U]] EXCITEMENT an event or situation, especially an unexpected one, in which there is worry or excitement and usually a lot of action examples: We had a little ____ last night when the oil in the pan caught fire. There was a lot of ____ in the courtroom.

height

[noun [C or U]] HOW FAR UP how far above the ground something is examples: The aircraft was flying at a ____ of about 11,000 feet.

height

[noun [C or U]] HOW TALL how tall or high something or someone is examples: She's about my ____. The sheer ____ of New York's skyscrapers is so impressive. The tower measures 305 feet in ____.

chili

[noun [C or U]] VEGETABLE a spicy, red pepper examples: a ____ pepper Remove the seeds from two chilies.

mood

[noun [C or U]] WAY YOU FEEL the way you feel at a particular time examples: She's in a bad ____. You're in a good ____ today. What sort of ____ is Ted in today? Her ____ seemed to change during the course of the conversation. The public ____ changed dramatically after the bombing. The ____ of the crowd suddenly turned aggressive.

airline

[noun [C]] a company that provides regular flights to places examples: What ____ did you fly?

bad

[adjective] SEVERE very serious or severe examples: a ____ injury the worst flooding in years

along

[adverb] FORWARD moving forward examples: We were just walking along, chatting.

exact

[adjective] completely correct in every detail examples: The ____ distance is 1.838 meters. I'm afraid I can't give you ____ details. The ____ location of the factory has yet to be decided. They've lived here a long time - 25 years to be ____.

dusty

[adjective] covered with dust examples: a ____ old chair

damaged

[adjective] harmed or spoiled examples: They're selling off ____ goods at reduced prices. Both cars involved in the accident looked badly ____.

lonely

[adjective] PERSON unhappy because you are not with other people examples: She gets ____ now that all the kids have left home. the ____ life of a farmer

luckily

[adverb] in a lucky way examples: Luckily, I had some money with me.

pleasantly

[adverb] in a pleasant way examples: They treated me ____ enough. Jacqui was ____ surprised to get a B in history.

politely

[adverb] in a polite way examples: He thanked them ____.

lately

[adverb] recently examples: Lately, I've been walking to work. I haven't been feeling so well ____.

even

[adverb] EMPHASIS used to emphasize a comparison examples: Her last film was ____ better. The next 36 hours will be ____ colder, with snow showers just about everywhere. I think Alex is going to be ____ taller than his father. It's ____ more difficult to find work.

pretty

[adverb] QUITE quite, but not extremely or not completely examples: The house has four bedrooms, so it's ____ big. I'm ____ sure it was her. I've got a ____ good idea of how to get there.

long

[adverb] as/so long as used to say that something must happen before something else can happen examples: I can come as ____ as I can leave by 4.00. Bring your friends by all means - just so ____ as I know how many are coming.

although

[conjunction] DESPITE despite the fact that examples: She walked home by herself, ____ she knew that it was dangerous.

and all

[determiner ;] and all (that) used for saying that other similar things are included or that the whole of a situation is considered examples: He told us about his school ____ ____. We decided to stay in bed, with it being a holiday ____ ____ that.

at all

[determiner ;] at all used for emphasis in questions or negative statements, to mean in any way or of any type examples: Can I help ____ ____? He hasn't changed ____ ____.

correction

[noun [C or U]] a change made to something in order to correct or improve it, or when you make such a change examples: I made some ____ before handing in my essay. She was disappointed to see her essay returned with a mass of ____ in red ink.

ink

[noun [C or U]] a colored liquid that you use for writing, printing, or drawing examples: a bottle of ____ blue/black/red ____ Please write in ink, not in pencil. The book is printed in three different colored ____.

aspirin

[noun [C or U]] a common drug used to reduce pain and fever examples: I took a couple of ____.

niece

[noun [C]] a daughter of your brother or sister, or a daughter of your husband's or wife's brother or sister examples: We're taking my ____ on vacation with us.

logo

[noun [C]] a design or symbol used by a company to advertise its products examples: a corporate ____

CV

[noun [C]] a document which describes your education, qualifications and the jobs you have done, which you send to an employer that you want to work for examples: Send me your ____.

ache

[noun [C]] a feeling of pain over an area of your body which continues for a long time examples: As you get older, you have all sorts of ____ and pains. I've got an ____ in my lower back.

film-maker

[noun [C]] a film director, especially an independent one who has control over how the film is made examples: one of the industry's top ____.

count noun

[noun [C]] a noun that can be used in the singular and the plural examples: ____ nouns are shown here with [C].

district

[noun [C]] a part of a city or country, either an official area or one that is known for having a particular feature or characteristic examples: the 23rd Congressional ____ Council the financial/business ____ the Lake District/the Historic ____

paragraph

[noun [C]] a part of a text that begins on a new line and usually contains several sentences examples: Write a ____ describing the garden.

employer

[noun [C]] a person or organization that employs people examples: We need a reference from your former ____.

foreigner

[noun [C]] a person who comes from another country examples: I was so obviously a ____.

password

[noun [C]] a secret word that allows you to do something, such as use your computer examples: Type in your ____.

heart attack

[noun [C]] a serious medical condition in which the heart does not get enough blood, causing great pain and often leading to death examples: John had a ____ ____ three years ago.

alphabet

[noun [C]] a set of letters arranged in a fixed order which is used for writing a language examples: the Cyrillic ____

questionnaire

[noun [C]] a set of questions asked of a large number of people to discover information about a subject examples: Residents have been sent ____ about their homes and energy use.

intermission

[noun [C]] a short period of time between the parts of a play, performance, etc. examples: The show ""Zorro"" had only one ____ of 20 minutes.

essay

[noun [C]] a short piece of writing about a particular subject, especially one done by students examples: For homework I want you to write an ____ on endangered species.

hut

[noun [C]] a small, simple building, often made of wood examples: a mountain ____ a row of beach ____

pin

[noun [C]] a small, thin piece of metal with a sharp point used for temporarily holding pieces of cloth together examples: I'll keep the patch in place on the jeans with ____ while I sew it on.

angel

[noun [C]] a spiritual creature in stories or some religions, usually represented as a human with wings examples: According to the Bible, an ____ told Mary that she would have God's son, Jesus.

lottery

[noun [C]] a system for selling numbered tickets to people who then have a chance of winning a prize if their number is chosen examples: Even if she won the lottery, Paige says she'd still keep her job.

cab

[noun [C]] a taxi examples: We took a ____ to the theater.

professor

[noun [C]] a teacher of the highest rank in a department of a British university, or a teacher of high rank in an American university or college examples: ____ Stephen Hawking a ____ of sociology a sociology ____

brochure

[noun [C]] a thin book with pictures and information, usually advertising something examples: We looked at some tourist ____ last night.

favorite

[noun [C]] a thing that someone likes best or enjoys most examples: How smart of you to buy chocolate chip cookies - they're my ____.

palace

[noun [C]] a very large building where a king, queen or president lives examples: a royal/presidential ____ While in Istanbul, we saw the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi ____.

pullover

[noun [C]] a warm piece of clothing that covers the top of your body and is pulled on over your head examples: a black, wool ____

pronoun

[noun [C]] a word that is used instead of a noun or a noun phrase examples: ____ are often used to refer to a noun that has already been mentioned. ""She,"" ""it"" and ""who"" are all examples of ____.

expedition

[noun [C]] an organized journey, especially a long one for a particular purpose examples: Shackleton led several ____ in the Antarctic.

indefinite article

[noun [C]] the grammatical name for the words ""a"" and ""an"" in English or words in other languages that have a similar use examples:

curriculum

[noun [C]] the group of subjects studied in a school, college, etc. examples: the school ____

ankle

[noun [C]] the joint between the foot and the leg, or the thin part of the leg just above the foot examples: I fell over and sprained/twisted my ____.

goal

[noun [C]] AIM an aim or purpose examples: Do you think I'll be able to achieve my ____ of losing 10 pounds? Andy's ____ is to run in the New York Marathon. Always set realistic ____ for yourself.

cabin

[noun [C]] AIRCRAFT the area where passengers sit on an aircraft examples: ____ crew

bat

[noun [C]] ANIMAL a small animal like a mouse with wings that flies at night examples: ____ were swooping through the night air.

calf

[noun [C]] ANIMAL a young cow examples: There were some calves in the field.

floor

[noun [C]] AREA an area where a particular activity happens examples: a dance ____

pattern

[noun [C]] ARRANGEMENT a design of lines, shapes, colors, etc. examples: The carpet was very old and had an unusual ____.

nightmare

[noun [C]] BAD DREAM a frightening dream examples: a terrifying ____ I shouldn't have watched that movie - it'll give me ____.

nightmare

[noun [C]] BAD EXPERIENCE a very unpleasant experience examples: Being trapped underwater is my worst ____. The whole journey was a ____ - we lost our luggage and we arrived two days late.

garage

[noun [C]] BUSINESS a business that repairs cars, and sometimes also sells fuel examples: The car's still at the ____ getting fixed.

branch

[noun [C]] BUSINESS one of several stores, offices, etc. that are part of a company or organization examples: I used to work in the local ____ of a large bank. She's a ____ manager.

deposit

[noun [C]] BUYING a payment of part of the total cost of something that you want to buy and will finish paying for later examples: They've put down a ____ on a house.

article

[noun [C]] GRAMMAR in grammar, used to mean the words ""a,"" ""an"" and ""the"" examples: There's a definite ____ missing before the noun.

audience

[noun [C]] GROUP the people who sit and watch a performance at a theater, hall, outdoors, etc. examples: There were a lot of children in the ____. The ____ was clearly enjoyed the performance.

event

[noun [C]] HAPPENING something that happens, especially something important or unusual examples: Local people have been shocked by recent ____ in town. The police are trying to determine the series of ____ that led up to the murder.

bug

[noun [C]] INSECT a very small insect examples: He found a ____ in his bed.

line

[noun [C]] PEOPLE WAITING a group of people standing one behind the other who are waiting for something examples: Are you in ____? There was a long ____ at the movie theater. Just get in/on ____ and wait your turn like everyone else. I had to wait/stand in ____ for three hours to get tickets.

festival

[noun [C]] PERFORMANCES a series of special events, performances, etc. that often takes place over several days examples: a film/music/jazz ____ The Aldeburgh ____ is held every year in June. the Cannes Film ____

officer

[noun [C]] POLICE a police officer examples: a uniformed ____

checkout

[noun [C]] WEB SITE the place on a Web site where you order and pay for the things you are buying examples: Click here to proceed to ____.

crossing

[noun [C]] WHERE PEOPLE CROSS a place where people can go across a road, river, etc. examples: a pedestrian ____

champion

[noun [C]] WINNER a person, animal, or team that wins a competition examples: an Olympic ____ the division/league/World ____ She is the world ____ for the third year in a row. The defending ____ plays his first match of this tournament tomorrow.

ice skating

[noun [U]] the activity or sport of moving across ice using ice skates examples: We're going ____ ____.

fitness

[noun [U]] the condition of being physically strong and healthy examples: I'm trying to improve my physical ____ by riding my bike to work.

northeast

[noun [U]] the direction which is between north and east or the northeast part of a country examples: They live in the ____.

northwest

[noun [U]] the direction which is between north and west or the northwest part of a country examples: The wind is coming from the ____.

happiness

[noun [U]] the feeling of being happy examples: It was only later in life that she found ____ and peace of mind. Will you join me in wishing the bride and groom every ____?

beef

[noun [U]] the meat of a cow examples: roast ____

common sense

[noun [U]] the natural ability to be practical and to make good decisions examples: The children shouldn't be in any danger as long as they use their ____ ____.

hardware

[noun [U]] the physical and electronic parts of a computer, rather than the programs examples: We need to include new ____ in our budget.

customs

[noun [U]] the place where your bags are examined when you are going into a country, to make sure you are not carrying anything illegal examples: ____ officials to go through ____

fashion

[noun] BUSINESS making and selling clothes examples: the ____ industry ____ magazines

bottom

[noun] LOWEST POSITION the lowest position in a group, organization, etc. examples: When Einstein was in school, he was at the ____ of his class.

paper

[noun] NEWSPAPER a newspaper examples: a daily/weekly/local/national ____ The photo was on the front page of all the ____.

idea

[noun] OPINION an opinion or belief examples: We have very different ____ about the environment. Leach presents the ____ that it is impossible to spoil a child. I'm not a singer - where did you get that ____?

bunch

[noun] PEOPLE a group of people examples: His friends are a nice ____.

bury

[verb [T]] DEAD BODY to put a dead body into the ground examples: His father was ____ed in the churchyard.

fix

[verb [T]] REPAIR to repair something examples: They couldn't ____ my old computer, so I bought a new one.

go

[verb] go bald/blind/gray, etc. to become bald/blind/gray, etc. examples: He went bald in his twenties.

go

[verb] go wrong to develop problems examples: Something's gone wrong with my computer.

look

[verb] it looks like/as if used to say that something is likely to happen examples: It ____ as if there'll only be three of us going on Sunday. It ____ like snow.

depend

[verb] it/that depends used to say that you are not certain about something because other things affect your answer examples: ""Are you coming out tonight?"" ""It ____ (on) what you're planning to do.""

miss

[verb] miss a chance/opportunity to not use an opportunity to do something examples: You can't afford to ____ a chance like this.

along

[adverb] WITH YOU with you examples: Why don't you take him ____ with you when you go? I'll bring some food ____ and we can have a picnic.

choice

[noun] RIGHT when you can choose between two or more things, or the decision to choose one thing or person and not someone or something else examples: If I had a choice, I'd give up work. I had to go - I had no ____. It's a difficult ____ to make. It's your choice/The ____ is yours. It was a ____ between black or brown. Given the choice, I'd stay at home. I'd prefer not to work Saturdays but I don't have much ____.

duty

[noun] RIGHT THING TO DO something that you have to do because it is part of your job, or something that you feel is the right thing to do examples: I felt it was my ____ to tell them the truth. He only went to see her out of a sense of ____.

love

[noun] ROMANCE when you like someone very much and have romantic feelings for them examples: He's madly in ____ with her. She fell in ____ with her friend's brother. ""I've been seeing him over a year now."" ""Is it ____?"" How's your ____ life these days?

bottom

[noun] SEA/RIVER/LAKE the ground under a river, lake, or sea examples: The ship had sunk to the ____ of the sea.

place

[noun] SEAT the seat where you sit in a theater, a class, a train, etc. examples: The children accepted their prizes and then went back to their ____. Could you hold my ____ for just a minute?

position

[noun] SITTING/STANDING the way someone is sitting, standing, or lying, or if something is pointing up or down, etc. examples: a kneeling ____ I go to sleep on my back but I always wake up in a different ____. Keep the bottles in an upright ____.

position

[noun] SITUATION the situation that someone is in examples: When two of your best friends argue it puts you in a bad ____.

culture

[noun] SOCIETY the way of life, especially the habits, traditions and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time examples: youth ____ She's studying modern Japanese language and ____.

answer

[noun] SOLUTION a way of solving a problem examples: It's a difficult situation and I don't know what the ____ is. So what's the ____ to the problem? There's no easy ____ to the problem.

couple

[noun] SOME two or a few examples: He'll be better in a ____ of days. I'm going away with a ____ of friends. We'll have to wait another ____ of hours for the paint to dry. She'll be retiring in a ____ more years. The weather's been terrible for the last ____ of days. Many economists expect unemployment to fall over the next ____ of months. I've been so busy over the past ____ of weeks.

experience

[noun] SOMETHING THAT HAPPENS TO YOU something that happens to you that affects how you feel examples: I had a very unpleasant ____ at the dentist. My trip to Australia was an ____ I'll never forget.

point

[noun] SPORTS a unit used for showing who is winning in a game or competition examples: With 3 games still to play, Manchester United is 5 ____ ahead.

court

[noun] SPORTS an area drawn out on the ground that is used for playing sports such as tennis and basketball examples: a tennis/basketball/squash ____ They were penalized for having too many players on the ____.

field

[noun] SPORTS an area of grass used for playing sports examples: the school sports ____ a football/soccer/baseball ____

offense

[noun] SPORTS in sports such as football, the part of a team which tries to score points examples: The ____ been having trouble moving the ball down the field.

position

[noun] SPORTS the part that someone plays in a game such as football examples: I didn't know you played hockey - what ____ do you play?

course

[noun] SPORTS AREA an area of land or water used for a sports event examples: a golf ____

condition

[noun] STATE the particular state that something or someone is in examples: My bike's a few years old, but it's in really good ____. They left the apartment in a terrible ____ - it was a mess. He's in no ____ to drive home.

fiction

[noun] STORIES literature and stories about imaginary characters and events examples: The book is a work of ____ and not intended as a historical account. a writer of children's ____

exchange

[noun] STUDENTS an arrangement by which students and teachers from one country go to stay with students and teachers in another country examples: Our school has an ____ with a school in Madrid, so I'll be going to Spain next semester.

law

[noun] SUBJECT the subject or job of understanding and dealing with the official laws of a country examples: to study/practice ____ a ____ school/firm civil/criminal/international ____

future

[noun] SUCCESS the chance of continuing to exist or succeed examples: There's no ____ in this line of work.

board

[noun] SURFACE a flat piece of wood, plastic, etc. used for a particular purpose examples: Cut the vegetables on a chopping ____. an ironing ____

flavor

[noun] TASTE the way a food or drink tastes, or a particular taste itself examples: Add a little salt to bring out the ____ of the herbs. My fish was delicious but Juan's beef had almost no ____. We sell 32 different ____ of ice cream.

attraction

[noun] THING TO SEE OR DO something that makes people come to a place or do a particular thing examples: tourist ____ The opportunity to travel is one of the main ____ of this job.

bunch

[noun] THINGS a number of things of the same type which are joined or held together examples: a ____ of flowers/grapes/bananas/keys

property

[noun] THINGS OWNED objects that belong to someone examples: The books you borrow remain the ____ of the library. The club does not accept responsibility for loss of or damage to club members' personal ____. Children need to be taught to have respect for other people's ____.

danger

[noun] THREAT something or someone that may harm you examples: Icy roads are a ____ to drivers. The judge described him as a ____ to society.

predict

[verb [T]] to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as a result of knowledge or experience examples: It's still not possible to accurately ____ when an earthquake will occur. Who could have ____ed that within ten years he'd be in charge of the whole company? The hurricane is ____ed to reach the coast tomorrow morning. No one can ____ when/where the disease will strike next.

mail

[verb [T]] to send a letter or package by mail examples: Did you remember to ____ me that letter / to ____ that letter to me? Please sign the form and ____ it to the address below. I have to get to the post office and ____ (off) this package.

prevent

[verb [T]] to stop something from happening or someone from doing something examples: to ____ accidents/crime Members of the public were ____ed from entering the building.

achieve

[verb [T]] to succeed in doing something good, usually by working hard examples: She finally ____ed her goal to visit South America. The program, he claimed, was achieving its objectives.

comb

[verb [T]] to use a comb to make your hair neat examples: She ____ed her hair and put on some lipstick. I've been trying to ____ out the knots in her hair.

give

[verb [T]] CAUSE to produce or cause something examples: What you said ____ me an idea. The sudden noise gave me quite a shock. This announcement will ____ hope to millions of sufferers.

install

[verb [T]] EQUIPMENT to put a piece of equipment somewhere and make it ready for use examples: The plumber is coming tomorrow to ____ the new washing machine.

mean

[verb [T]] EXPRESS to intend to express a fact or opinion examples: I didn't ____ that as a criticism. That's what I ____ed when I said he's been acting oddly. What exactly do you ____ by ""old-fashioned""?

pick

[verb [T]] FLOWERS/FRUIT If you pick flowers or fruit, you take them off a plant or tree. examples: They were picking strawberries for twelve hours a day. I ____ed some apples this morning.

carry

[verb [T]] HAVE WITH YOU to have something with you all the time examples: She still ____ his photo in her purse. Police officers in Britain do not usually ____ guns.

have

[verb [T]] HOLD to cause something to be in a particular state examples: He ____ed dinner ready by the time we got home. We ____ed the tent up within ten minutes.

plant

[verb [T]] IDEA/DOUBTS to put a plant into the ground or into a container of earth so that it will grow examples: We ____ed trees and bushes in our new garden. Hyacinth bulbs ____ed in pots now will bloom early in the spring.

contain

[verb [T]] INSIDE If one thing contains another, it has it inside it. examples: a box containing a diamond ring How much liquid do you think this bottle ____? I've lost a file containing a lot of important documents.

mean

[verb [T]] INTEND to intend examples: I think she ____ed 8 o'clock, although she said 7 o'clock. Sorry, I didn't ____ to interrupt.

encourage

[verb [T]] MAKE MORE LIKELY to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen examples: We were ____ed to learn foreign languages in school. Cutting back plants will ____ new growth.

name

[verb [T]] SAY WHAT NAME IS to say what something's or someone's name is examples: In the first question you had to ____ three types of monkey. He couldn't ____ his attacker.

avoid

[verb [T]] STAY AWAY FROM to stay away from a person, place, situation, etc. examples: I try to ____ going downtown on the weekend. Do you think Tim's avoiding me? I haven't seen him all day.

control

[verb [T]] STAY CALM to stop yourself expressing strong emotions or behaving in a silly way examples: You're going to have to learn to ____ your temper.

inform

[verb [T]] TELL to tell someone about something examples: If he calls me again, I shall ____ the police. I ____ed my boss that I was going to be away next week.

imagine

[verb [T]] THINK to think that you hear or see something that does not really exist examples: ""Did you hear a noise?"" ""No, you're imagining things."" I don't hear anything - you must be imagining it.

hit

[verb [T]] TOUCH to touch someone or something quickly and with force, usually causing injury or damage examples: The car went out of control and ____ a wall. She ____ her head on the sidewalk when she fell.

post

[verb [T]] WEB SITE to leave a message on a Web site examples: I ____ed a query about a Chilean novelist.

greet

[verb [T]] WELCOME to welcome someone examples: He greeted me at the door.

defeat

[verb [T]] WIN to win a victory over someone in a fight, war or competition examples: Napoleon was defeated by the Duke of Wellington at the battle of Waterloo. If we can ____ the Chicago Cubs, we'll be in the playoffs.

locate

[verb [T]] be located in/near/on/etc. to be in a particular place examples: The company decided to ____ its headquarters in Denver.

have

[verb [T]] have sth cleaned/repaired, etc. to think of a question/idea/plan, etc. examples: Do you ____ any other ideas? Mr. Grant, I ____ a question. I'm glad you ____ a plan.

have

[verb [T]] have sth stolen/taken, etc. to pay someone to do something for you examples: We ____ed our washing machine repaired. We're having the house painted next month.

dislike

[verb [T]] likes and dislikes to not like someone or something examples: Why do you ____ her so much? I ____ walking and I hate the countryside.

make

[verb [T]] make a face to show with your face that you do not like someone or something examples: Joe ____ed a face when he saw what was for lunch.