Cambridge General English Test Vocabulary

to knock something off

1. to cause something to fall off a surface intentionally or not; 2. to stop doing something

to trace

1. to follow (a path); 2. to discover by searching; 3. to draw (a line), sketch;

to order

1. to give a command of instruction for; 2. to request to be supplied with; 3. to put something into a systematic arrangement

cupboard

A cabinet with shelves to store things

edge

The line along which two surfaces of a solid meet

possibility

a chance that something may happen or be true

seatbelt

a device that holds passengers in their seats

border

a line separating two countries, administrative divisions, or other areas.

district

a region or area that is bound together by specific rules, laws, resources, and/or money

opportunity

a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something

number plate/license plate

a sign on front and back of a vehicle that shows its registration number

region

an area defined by one or more natural or cultural characteristics that set it apart from other areas

feature

an important part of something, a characteristic

damage

destruction or a loss in value, usefulness, or ability resulting from an action or event

to mind doing sth

feel unhappy that you have to do sth

once and for all

finally, absolutely

quarter

one of four equal parts of something

perspective

one way of looking at things

side

outer space of a surface of an object; the position to the left or right of sth

beyond

outside the limits of

shade

slight darkness caused by something blocking the direct light from the sun

boundary

something (such as a river, a fence, or an imaginary line) that shows where an area ends and another area begins

vicinity

the area near or surrounding a particular place

mere

the smallest or slightest

to be about to do sth

to be close to doing sth; to be going to do sth very soon

to disturb

to bother or pester; not leaving someone alone

to fasten

to cause sth to be firmly attached

to command

to direct with authority; to order

to retrace

to go back over (your steps)

to mean to do sth

to intend to do something

to decide

to make a choice

to book

to reserve, to arrange for or purchase in advance

to wipe

to rub something lightly with a cloth or one's hand in order to clean it

to explain

to tell how and why

to suppose

to think that something is likely to be true

to look forward to

to think with pleasure about a future event that you expect to enjoy

reliable

trustworthy; not likely to fail