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LEARNER’S POCKET Word Skills

THE BODY build /bɪld/ breathe /briːð/

1.1 FACIAL APPEARANCE physique /fɪˈziːk/ get your breath /ˌɡet jɔː ˈbreθ bæk/
back
wavy /ˈweɪvi/
1.3 GOOD POSTURE catch your breath /ˌkætʃ jɔː ˈbreθ/
eyebrow /ˈaɪbraʊ/
stubble /ˈstʌbl/ slouch /slaʊtʃ/
get stuck /ˌɡet ˈstʌk/ 1.5 WAYS OF MOVING
bald /bɔːld/
hours/days (etc.) /ˌaʊəz/ˌdeɪz ɒn ˈend/ stroll n, v /strəʊl/
beard /bɪəd/
on end go for a stroll /ˌɡəʊ fə(r) ə ˈstrəʊl/
moustache /məˈstɑːʃ/
posture /ˈpɒstʃə(r)/ tread on/in sth /ˈtred ɒn/ɪn …/
scar /skɑː(r)/
bend (over/down) /bend/ hop about /ˌhɒp əˈbaʊt/
receding /rɪˈsiːdɪŋ/
lean (back/forward) /liːn/ limp n, v /lɪmp/
lose your hair /ˌluːz jɔː ˈheə(r)/
straight /streɪt/ walk with a limp /ˌwɔːk wɪð ə ˈlɪmp/
go bald /ˌɡəʊ ˈbɔːld/
stretch sth /stretʃ …/ march /mɑːtʃ/
wrinkles /ˈrɪŋklz/
muscle /ˈmʌsl/ wander /ˈwɒndə(r)/
clean-shaven /ˌkliːn ˈʃeɪvn/
relax sth /rɪˈlæks …/ have a wander /ˌhæv ə ˈwɒndə(r)/
curly /ˈkɜːli/
tilt sth /tɪlt …/ climb out of sth /klaɪm ˈaʊt əv …/
shoulder-length /ˈʃəʊldə leŋθ/
flat /flæt/ stumble /ˈstʌmbl/
freckles /ˈfreklz/
cross your legs /ˌkrɒs jɔː ˈleɡz/ crawl /krɔːl/
hairstyle /ˈheəstaɪl/
twist sth /twɪst …/ get to your feet /ˌɡet tə jɔː ˈfiːt/
bob /bɒb/
spine /spaɪn/ in a daze /ɪn ə ˈdeɪz/
fringe /frɪndʒ/
backbone /ˈbækbəʊn/ stagger /ˈstæɡə(r)/
straight /streɪt/
reach sth /riːtʃ …/ jog /dʒɒɡ/
parting /ˈpɑːtɪŋ/
adjust sth /əˈdʒʌst …/ go for a jog /ˌɡəʊ fə(r) ə ˈdʒɒɡ/
side/centre parting /ˈsaɪd/ˈsentə(r) pɑːtɪŋ/
level with sth /ˈlevl wɪð …/ jogging /ˈdʒɒɡɪŋ/
tattoo /təˈtuː/
dash /dæʃ/
pierced ears /ˌpɪəst ˈɪəz/
1.4 FITNESS make a dash for… /ˌmeɪk ə ˈdæʃ fɔː(r)/
ponytail /ˈpəʊniteɪl/
fit /fɪt/ leap /liːp/
cropped /krɒpt/
fitness /ˈfɪtnəs/ run off /ˌrʌn ˈɒf/
thick (hair) /θɪk/
sedentary /ˈsedntri/ chase sb/sth /tʃeɪs …/
thin (hair) /θɪn/
slumped /slʌmpt/ pursue sb/sth /pəˈsjuː …/
frizzy /ˈfrɪzi/
spiky /ˈspaɪki/ out of shape /ˌaʊt əv ˈʃeɪp/
get (yourself) into /ˌɡet jɔːself ɪntə ˈʃeɪp/ SENSES
shape
1.2 BODY SHAPES 2.1 HEARING
badly /ˈbædli/
slim /slɪm/ go deaf /ˌɡəʊ ˈdef/
in need of sth /ɪn ˈniːd əv …/
slender /ˈslendə(r)/ totally/partially /ˌtəʊtəli/ˌpɑːʃəli ˈdef/
identify sth /aɪˈdentɪfaɪ …/
skinny /ˈskɪni/ deaf
flight (of stairs) /flaɪt/
lean /liːn/ hard of hearing /ˌhɑːd əv ˈhɪərɪŋ/
exhausted /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/
plump /plʌmp/ deafness /ˈdefnəs/
shaky /ˈʃeɪki/
chubby /ˈtʃʌbi/ be exposed to sth /ˌbi ɪkˈspəʊzd tə …/
unsteady /ʌnˈstedi/
muscular /ˈmʌskjələ(r)/ hearing /ˈhɪərɪŋ/
beat (of a heart) /biːt/
well-built /ˌwel ˈbɪlt/ at full blast /æt ˌfʊl ˈblɑːst/
muscle tone /ˈmʌsl təʊn/
stocky /ˈstɒki/ lyrics /ˈlɪrɪks/
have trouble /hæv ˌtrʌbl ˈduːɪŋ …/
overweight /ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/ speak up /ˌspiːk ˈʌp/
doing sth
underweight /ˌʌndəˈweɪt/ whisper (sth) /ˈwɪspə(r)/
exercise v /ˈeksəsaɪz/
obese /əʊˈbiːs/ background noise /ˈbækɡraʊnd nɔɪz/
do/take exercise /ˌdu/ˌteɪk ˈeksəsaɪz/
obesity /əʊˈbiːsəti/ not catch sth /nɒt ˈkætʃ …/
abnormally /æbˈnɔːməli/
lanky /ˈlæŋki/ lip-read /ˈlɪp riːd/
run down /ˌrʌnˈdaʊn/
willowy /ˈwɪləʊi/ subtitles /ˈsʌbtaɪtlz/
cramp /kræmp/
petite /pəˈtiːt/ rustling /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
time to do sth /ˌtaɪm tə ˈduː …/
figure /ˈfɪɡə(r)/ rustle /ˈrʌsl/
out of breath /ˌaʊt əv ˈbreθ/

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splash about /ˌsplæʃ əˈbaʊt/ stare (at sth/sb) /steə(r)/ FEELINGS
bark /bɑːk/ stare n /steə(r)/ 3.1 PHYSICAL FEELINGS
din /dɪn/ on the lookout /ˌɒn ðə ˈlʊkaʊt fɔː(r) …/
worn out /ˌwɔːn ˈaʊt/
slam sth /slæm …/ for sth/sb
exhausted /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/
yell (at sb) /jel/ out of sight /ˌaʊt əv ˈsaɪt/
shattered /ˈʃætəd/
rumble n, v /ˈrʌmbl/ in sight /ˌɪn ˈsaɪt/
starving /ˈstɑːvɪŋ/
snoring /ˈsnɔːrɪŋ/ catch a glimpse of /ˌkætʃ ə ˈɡlɪmps əv …/
sb/sth dying for a drink /ˌdaɪɪŋ fə(r) ə ˈdrɪŋk/
snore /snɔː(r)/
glimpse sb/sth /ˈɡlɪmps …/ parched /pɑːtʃt/
dizzy /ˈdɪzi/
2.2 TASTE giddy /ˈɡɪdi/
2.4 TOUCH
chew /tʃuː/ nauseous /ˈnɔːziəs/
chewy /ˈtʃuːi/ press /pres/
vomit /ˈvɒmɪt/
bite v, n /baɪt/ button /ˈbʌtn/
(feel) sick /sɪk/
spicy /ˈspaɪsi/ punch n, v /pʌntʃ/
boiling /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
spice /spaɪs/ fist /fɪst/
freezing /ˈfriːzɪŋ/
flavour /ˈfleɪvə(r)/ stroke v /strəʊk/
drowsy /ˈdraʊzi/
hot (of taste) /hɒt/ fur /fɜː(r)/
energetic /ˌenəˈdʒetɪk/
mild /maɪld/ pat sth/sb /pæt …/
energy /ˈenədʒi/
tasty /ˈteɪsti/ squeeze sth /skwiːz …/
lethargic /ləˈθɑːdʒɪk/
ingredients /ɪnˈɡriːdiənts/ pinch v /pɪntʃ/
wide awake /ˌwaɪd əˈweɪk/
tasteless /ˈteɪstləs/ hard (forcefully) /hɑːd/
fast asleep /ˌfɑːst əˈsliːp/
inedible /ɪnˈedəbl/ lightly /ˈlaɪtli/
shiver /ˈʃɪvə(r)/
edible /ˈedəbl/ tap v /tæp/
tremble /ˈtrembl/
so-so /ˈsəʊ səʊ/ get sb’s attention /ˌɡet … əˈtenʃn/
restless /ˈrestləs/
swallow sth /ˈswɒləʊ …/ nudge v /nʌdʒ/
on edge /ɒn ˈedʒ/
mouthful /ˈmaʊθfʊl/ elbow /ˈelbəʊ/
tense /tens/
aftertaste /ˈɑːftəteɪst/ draw sb’s attention /ˌdrɔː … əˈtenʃn tə …/
to sth pins and needles /ˌpɪnz ənd ˈniːdlz/
delicious /dɪˈlɪʃəs/ go to sleep /ˌɡəʊ tə ˈsliːp/
rub/rub sth into sth /rʌb/ˌrʌb … ˈɪntə …/
authentic /ɔːˈθentɪk/ (e.g. my foot/leg has gone to sleep)
fingertips /ˈfɪŋɡətɪps/
texture /ˈtekstʃə(r)/
massage v /ˈmæsɑːʒ/
artificial /ˌɑːtɪˈfɪʃl/ 3.2 REACTIONS
vigorously /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
stale /steɪl/ can hardly wait /kən ˌhɑːdli ˈweɪt/
have (got) a sweet /hæv ə ˌswiːt ˈtuːθ/ bored to death /ˌbɔːd tə ˈdeθ/
tooth 2.5 SMELL
bored stiff/ /ˌbɔːd ˈstɪf/ˌbɔːd ˈrɪdʒɪd/
sickly /ˈsɪkli/ scented /ˈsentɪd/
bored rigid/ ˌbɔːd tə ˈtɪəz/
weak (of coffee, /wiːk/ scent /sent/ bored to tears
tea, etc.) delicate /ˈdelɪkət/ fed up /ˌfed ˈʌp/
strong (of coffee, /strɒŋ/ subtle /ˈsʌtl/ take your breath /ˌteɪk jɔː ˈbreθ əweɪ/
tea, etc.) fragrance /ˈfreɪɡrəns/ away
fragrant /ˈfreɪɡrənt/ breathtaking /ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/
2.3 SIGHT air freshener /ˈeə(r) freʃnə(r)/ impressed /ɪmˈprest/
disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ citrus fruit /ˈsɪtrəs fruːt/ impressive /ɪmˈpresɪv/
in disguise /ˌɪn dɪsˈɡaɪz/ perfume /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ impress sb /ɪmˈpres …/
disguise yourself /dɪsˈɡaɪz jɔːself əz …/ faint adj /feɪnt/ relieved /rɪˈliːvd/
as sb/sth strong /strɒŋ/ relief /rɪˈliːf/
surveillance /sɜːˈveɪləns/ sniff n, v /snɪf/ gutted /ɡʌtɪd/
eyesight /ˈaɪsaɪt/ aroma /əˈrəʊmə/ astonishing /əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ/
observation /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃn/ linger /ˈlɪŋɡə(r)/ astonish sb /əˈstɒnɪʃ …/
observe sth/sb /əbˈzɜːv …/ funny (= strange) /ˈfʌni/ stunned /stʌnd/
keep watch /ˌkiːp ˈwɒtʃ/ peculiar /pɪˈkjuːliə(r)/ joy /dʒɔɪ/
(on sth/sb) musty /ˈmʌsti/ sorrow /ˈsɒrəʊ/
unobtrusively /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪvli/ sour /ˈsaʊə(r)/ overshadow sth /ˌəʊvəˈʃædəʊ …/
glance at sb/sth /ˈɡlɑːns ət …/ stale /steɪl/ get on your nerves /ˌɡet ɒn jɔː ˈnɜːvz/
glance n /ɡlɑːns/ stink (of sth) /stɪŋk/ drive sb mad/crazy /ˌdraɪv … ˈmæd/ˈkreɪzi/
recognize sb /ˈrekəɡnaɪz …/ stink n /stɪŋk/ frustration /frʌˈstreɪʃn/
disappear /ˌdɪsəˈpɪə(r)/ rotten /ˈrɒtn/ frustrated /frʌˈstreɪtɪd/
appear /əˈpɪə(r)/ nauseating /ˈnɔːzieɪtɪŋ/ furious /ˈfjʊəriəs/
vanish /ˈvænɪʃ/ disgusting /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/ fury /ˈfjʊəri/
notice sth /ˈnəʊtɪs …/
rage /reɪdʒ/
spot sb/sth /spɒt …/
no wonder (that)… /nəʊ ˈwʌndə(r)/
make sth out /ˌmeɪk … ˈaʊt/
ecstatic /ɪkˈstætɪk/
just (make sth out) /dʒʌst/
elated /iˈleɪtɪd/
over the moon /ˌəʊvə(r) ðə ˈmuːn/

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3.3 LIKES AND DISLIKES
pet hate /ˌpet ˈheɪt/
be into sth /bi ˈɪntə …/
loathe sth/sb /ləʊð …/
detest sth/sb /dɪˈtest …/
adore sth/sb /əˈdɔː(r) …/
adorable /əˈdɔːrəbl/
leave sb cold /ˌliːv … ˈkəʊld/
(not) mad about /ˈmæd əbaʊt …/
sth/sb
fan n /fæn/
go for sb/sth /ˈɡəʊ fɔː(r) …/
disgust sb /dɪsˈɡʌst …/
disgusting /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/
vile /vaɪl/
can’t bear sth/sb /kɑːnt ˈbeə(r) …/
hate sb/sth /ˈheɪt …/
can’t stand sb/sth /kɑːnt ˈstænd …/
passionate /ˈpæʃənət/
(about sth)
(not) appeal to sb /əˈpiːl tə …/
a waste of time, /ə ˌweɪst əv ˈtaɪm,
money, etc. ˈmʌni/
craving (for sth) /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
revolting /rɪˈvəʊltɪŋ/
repulsive /rɪˈpʌlsɪv/
fascinated /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd/
fascination /ˌfæsɪˈneɪʃn/
desire /dɪˈzaɪə(r)/
have no desire /hæv ˌnəʊ dɪzaɪə(r)
to do sth tə ˈduː …/
3.4 ANGER
mixture /ˈmɪkstʃə(r)/
stem from sth /ˈstem frɒm …/
depression /dɪˈpreʃn/
depressed /dɪˈprest/
guilt /ɡɪlt/
bitter /ˈbɪtə(r)/
bitterness /ˈbɪtənəs/
valued /ˈvæljuːd/
weary /ˈwɪəri/
weariness /ˈwɪərinəs/
crucial /ˈkruːʃl/
vital /ˈvaɪtl/
build up /ˌbɪld ˈʌp/
get/be out of /ɡet/bi ˌaʊt əv
control kənˈtrəʊl/
cool down /ˌkuːl ˈdaʊn/
calm down /ˌkɑːm ˈdaʊn/
cope with sth /ˈkəʊp wɪð …/
bottle sth up /ˌbɒtl … ˈʌp/
emotion /ɪˈməʊʃn/
emotional /ɪˈməʊʃənl/
underlying /ˌʌndəˈlaɪɪŋ/
seek sth/sb /siːk …/
counsellor /ˈkaʊnsələ(r)/
lose your temper /ˌluːz jɔː ˈtempə(r)/
keep your temper /ˌkiːp jɔː ˈtempə(r)/
lose patience /ˌluːz ˈpeɪʃns/
go mad /ˌɡəʊ ˈmæd/
go berserk /ˌɡəʊ bəˈsɜːk/
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3.5 TEARS AND LAUGHTER curiosity /ˌkjʊəriˈɒsəti/
tell a joke /ˌtel ə ˈdʒəʊk/ disorganized /dɪsˈɔːɡənaɪzd/
get a joke /ˌɡet ə ˈdʒəʊk/ organized /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/
fall flat /ˌfɔːl ˈflæt/ capable /ˈkeɪpəbl/
make fun of sb /meɪk ˈfʌn əv …/ distracted /dɪˈstræktɪd/
poke fun at sb /pəʊk ˈfʌn ət …/ determined /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/
amuse sb /əˈmjuːz …/ flair /fleə(r)/
upset sb /ʌpˈset …/ carelessness /ˈkeələsnəs/
upset adj /ʌpˈset/ careless /ˈkeələs/
tease sb /tiːz …/ let sb down /ˌlet … ˈdaʊn/
burst into tears /ˌbɜːst ɪntə ˈtɪəz/ gain in sth /ˈɡeɪn ɪn …/
burst out laughing /ˌbɜːst aʊt ˈlɑːfɪŋ/ confidence /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/
go too far /ˌɡəʊ tuː ˈfɑː(r)/ confident /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/
cry your eyes out /ˌkraɪ jɔː(r) ˈaɪz aʊt/ competitive /kəmˈpetətɪv/
sob v, n /sɒb/ potential /pəˈtenʃl/
tickle sb /ˈtɪkl …/ make no/ /meɪk ˌnəʊ/ˌlɪtl ˈefət/
giggle /ˈɡɪɡl/ little effort
set sb off /ˌset … ˈɒf/ show off /ʃəʊˈ ɒf/
in stitches/have /ɪn ˈstɪtʃɪz/ˌhæv … mature /məˈtʃʊə(r)/
sb/be in stitches /ˌbi ɪn ˈstɪtʃɪz/ immature /ˌɪməˈtjʊə(r)/
mean adj /miːn/ responsible /rɪˈspɒnsəbl/
laugh your head off /ˌlɑːf jɔː ˈhed ɒf/ irresponsible /ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbl/
roar with laughter /ˌrɔː wɪð ˈlɑːftə(r)/ likeable /ˈlaɪkəbl/
grin from ear to ear /ˌɡrɪn frɒm ɪə tə ˈɪə(r)/ conscientious /ˌkɒnʃiˈenʃəs/
grin v, n /ɡrɪn/ consistent /kənˈsɪstənt/
pull sb’s leg /ˌpʊl … ˈleɡ/
have sb on /ˌhæv … ˈɒn/ 4.3 BEHAVIOUR
frown (at sb) /fraʊn/ well behaved /ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd/
badly behaved /ˌbædli bɪˈheɪvd/
CHARACTER misbehave /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/
naughty /ˈnɔːti/
4.1 PERSONAL STATEMENTS
disobedient /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/
sensitive /ˈsensətɪv/
obedient /əˈbiːdiənt/
sensible /ˈsensəbl/
obey sb /əˈbeɪ …/
straightforward /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/
studious /ˈstjuːdiəs/
level-headed /ˌlevl ˈhedɪd/
strict /strɪkt/
rely on sb /rɪˈlaɪ ɒn …/
lenient /ˈliːniənt/
positive /ˈpɒzətɪv/
shy /ʃaɪ/
negative /ˈneɡətɪv/
blush v /blʌʃ/
adventurous /ədˈventʃərəs/
bright (= intelligent) /braɪt/
by nature /baɪ ˈneɪtʃə(r)/
hopeless at sth /ˈhəʊpləs ət …/
take sth up (accept) /ˌteɪk … ˈʌp/
clumsy /ˈklʌmzi/
aware of sth /əˈweə(r) əv …/
upbringing /ˈʌpbrɪŋɪŋ/
strength /streŋθ/
tomboy /ˈtɒmbɔɪ/
weakness /ˈwiːknəs/
can’t be bothered /ˌkɑːnt bi ˈbɒðəd/
dynamic /daɪˈnæmɪk/
be in/get into /ˌbi ɪn/ˌget ɪntə ˈtrʌbl/
creative /kriˈeɪtɪv/ trouble
reputation /ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/ cheeky /ˈtʃiːki/
over-enthusiastic /ˌəʊvə(r) ɪnθjuːziˈæstɪk/ look down on sb /ˌlʊk ˈdaʊn ɒn …/
motivated /ˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd/ irritating /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/
take sth seriously /ˌteɪk … ˈsɪəriəsli/ bossy /ˈbɒsi/
live for sth /ˈlɪv fə(r) …/ impatient /ɪmˈpeɪʃnt/
dedicated /ˈdedɪkeɪtɪd/
committed /kəˈmɪtɪd/
4.4 TV CHARACTERS
dedication /ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn/
character /ˈkærəktə(r)/
loyalty /ˈlɔɪəlti/
figure /ˈfɪɡə(r)/
soap opera /ˈsəʊp ɒprə/
4.2 SCHOOL REPORT
tough /tʌf/
eager (to do sth) /ˈiːɡə(r)/ aggressive /əˈɡresɪv/
keen (= eager) /kiːn/ a soft side /ə ˈsɒft saɪd/
eagerness /ˈiːɡənəs/ supportive /səˈpɔːtɪv/
reluctant /rɪˈlʌktənt/ respected /rɪˈspektɪd/
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wisdom /ˈwɪzdəm/ next door /ˌnekst dɔː ˈneɪbə(r)/ flirt v /flɜːt/
villain /ˈvɪlən/ neighbour chat sb up /ˌtʃæt… ˈʌp/
arrogant /ˈærəɡənt/ socialize (with sb) /ˈsəʊʃəlaɪz/ refreshing /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
liar /ˈlaɪə(r)/ mix with sb /ˈmɪks wɪð …/ fall for sb /ˈfɔːl fə(r) …/
manipulate sb /məˈnɪpjuleɪt …/ sociable /ˈsəʊʃəbl/ love at first sight /ˌlʌv ət fɜːst ˈsaɪt/
strong-willed /ˌstrɒŋ ˈwɪld/ community /kəˈmjuːnəti/ little by little /ˌlɪtl baɪ ˈlɪtl/
long for sth /ˈlɒŋ fə(r) …/ community spirit /kəˌmjuːnəti ˈspɪrɪt/ grow to like sb/sth /ˌɡrəʊ tə ˈlaɪk …/
independence /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/ keep an eye on /ˌkiːp ən ˈaɪ ɒn …/ crazy/mad about sb /ˈkreɪzi/ˈmæd əbaʊt …/
independent /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/ sb/sth rush into sth /ˌrʌʃ ˈɪntə …/
argumentative /ˌɑːɡjuˈmentətɪv/ on your own /ˌɒn jɔː(r) ˈəʊn/ propose (to sb) /prəˈpəʊz/
bad-tempered /ˌbæd ˈtempəd/ by yourself /ˌbaɪ jɔːˈself/ fiancé /fiˈɒnseɪ/
interfere (in sth) /ˌɪntəˈfɪə(r) ɪn …/ count on sb /ˈkaʊnt ɒn …/ fiancée /fiˈɒnseɪ/
poke your nose /ˌpəʊk jɔː ˈnəʊz ɪntə …/ lend (sb) a hand /ˌlend ə ˈhænd/
into sth breakdown /ˈbreɪkdaʊn/
5.4 WEDDING GUESTS
privacy /ˈprɪvəsi/
stepfather /ˈstepfɑːðə(r)/
4.5 OPPOSITES private /ˈpraɪvət/
stepbrother /ˈstepbrʌðə(r)/
lack sth /læk …/ gossiping /ˈɡɒsɪpɪŋ/
stepmother /ˈstepmʌðə(r)/
be lacking in sth /bi ˈlækɪŋ ɪn …/ gossip n, v /ˈɡɒsɪp/
stepsister /ˈstepsɪstə(r)/
a lack of sth /ə ˈlæk əv …/ vandalism /ˈvændəlɪzəm/
stepson /ˈstepsʌn/
generous /ˈdʒenərəs/ vandal /ˈvændl/
reception /rɪˈsepʃn/
mean /miːn/ antisocial behaviour /æntiˌsəʊʃl bɪˈheɪvjə(r)/
bride /braɪd/
stingy /ˈstɪndʒi/ gang /ɡæŋ/
groom /ɡruːm/
competent /ˈkɒmpɪtənt/ youth /juːθ/
best man /ˌbest ˈmæn/
able /ˈeɪbl/ council estate /ˈkaʊnsl ɪˌsteɪt/
bridesmaid /ˈbraɪdzmeɪd/
incompetent /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/ council /ˈkaʊnsl/
immediate family /ɪˌmiːdiət ˈfæməli/
courageous /kəˈreɪdʒəs/ civil /ˈsɪvl/
seat sb /siːt …/
brave /breɪv/ sibling /ˈsɪblɪŋ/
cowardly /ˈkaʊədli/ 5.2 FRIENDSHIP
relation /rɪˈleɪʃn/
reckless /ˈrekləs/ agony aunt /ˈæɡəni ɑːnt/ relative /ˈrelətɪv/
rash /ræʃ/ get in with sb /ɡet ˈɪn wɪð …/ divorced /dɪˈvɔːst/
cautious /ˈkɔːʃəs/ circle (of friends /ˈsɜːkl/ divorce n, v /dɪˈvɔːs/
inconsiderate /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/ etc.)
in-laws /ˈɪn lɔːz/
thoughtless /ˈθɔːtləs/ close /kləʊs/
brother-in-law /ˈbrʌðər ɪn lɔː/
considerate /kənˈsɪdərət/ keep sb company /ˌkiːp … ˈkʌmpəni/
extended family /ɪkˌstendɪd ˈfæməli/
decisive /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ concern n /kənˈsɜːn/
singles /ˈsɪŋɡlz/
indecisive /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/ have a laugh /ˌhæv ə ˈlɑːf/
couples /ˈkʌplz/
outgoing /ˈaʊtɡəʊɪŋ/ meet up (with sb) /ˌmiːt ˈʌp/
left out /ˌleft ˈaʊt/
extrovert /ˈekstrəvɜːt/ invite sb along /ɪnˌvaɪt … əˈlɒŋ/
ex-boyfriend /ˌeks ˈbɔɪfrend/
shy /ʃaɪ/ loner /ˈləʊnə(r)/
ex-girlfriend /ˌeks ˈɡɜːlfrend/
diffident /ˈdɪfɪdənt/ hurt (= upset) /hɜːt/
ex-wife /ˌeks ˈwaɪf/
easy-going /ˌiːziˈɡəʊɪŋ/ envious /ˈenviəs/
infirm /ɪnˈfɜːm/
laid-back /ˌleɪd ˈbæk/ friendship /ˈfrendʃɪp/
disability /ˌdɪsəˈbɪləti/
uptight /ˌʌpˈtaɪt/ take the initiative /ˌteɪk ði ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
disabled /dɪsˈeɪbld/
gloomy /ˈɡluːmi/ take the first step /ˌteɪk ðə fɜːst ˈstep/
cheerful /ˈtʃɪəfl/ treat sb with respect /ˌtriːt … wɪð rɪˈspekt/
5.5 MARRIAGE
approachable /əˈprəʊtʃəbl/ bring sth up /ˌbrɪŋ … ˈʌp/
draw attention /ˌdrɔː əˈtenʃn tə …/ anniversary /ˌænɪˈvɜːsəri/
unapproachable /ˌʌnəˈprəʊtʃəbl/ birthday /ˈbɜːθdeɪ/
to sth
selfish /ˈselfɪʃ/ grounds /ɡraʊndz/
occur to sb /əˈkɜː tə …/
selfless /ˈselfləs/ trick n /trɪk/
ups and downs /ˌʌps ən ˈdaʊnz/
modest /ˈmɒdɪst/ marriage /ˈmærɪdʒ/
acquaintance /əˈkweɪntəns/
conceited /kənˈsiːtɪd/ celebration /ˌselɪˈbreɪʃn/
secure /sɪˈkjʊə(r)/ trust n /trʌst/
5.3 HOW WE MET
lacking in /ˌlækɪŋ ɪn ˈkɒnfɪdəns/ partnership /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/
confidence a blind date /ə ˌblaɪnd ˈdeɪt/
hit it off (with sb) /ˌhɪt ɪt ˈɒf/ tolerance /ˈtɒlərəns/
insecure /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə(r)/
have sth in /ˌhæv … ɪn ˈkɒmən/ tolerant /ˈtɒlərənt/
common (with sb) tenacity /təˈnæsəti/
RELATIONSHIPS romance /rəʊˈmæns/ tenacious /təˈneɪʃəs/
5.1 NEIGHBOURS romantic /rəʊˈmæntɪk/ vary /ˈveəri/
neighbour /ˈneɪbə(r)/ be attracted to sb /bi əˈtræktɪd tə …/ a given (year) /ə ˈɡɪvn/
neighbourhood /ˈneɪbəhʊd/ good company /ˌɡʊd ˈkʌmpəni/ funeral /ˈfjuːnərəl/
neighbourly /ˈneɪbəli/ flirting /ˈflɜːtɪŋ/ individual /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/

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can’t live without /ˌkɑːnt lɪv wɪˈðaʊt …/ take after sb /ˌteɪk ˈɑːftə(r) …/ runny nose /ˌrʌni ˈnəʊz/
sb/sth descendant /dɪˈsendənt/ itchy /ˈɪtʃi/
tie sb to sb/sth /ˈtaɪ … tə …/ record n /ˈrekɔːd/ scratch v /skrætʃ/
dread (doing) sth /dred …/ itch n, v /ɪtʃ/
separate sb from /ˈsepəreɪt … frɒm …/ unwell /ʌnˈwel/
sb/sth HEALTH
diagnosis /ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/
wonder v /ˈwʌndə(r)/ 6.1 INJURIES
blood test /ˈblʌd test/
suit sb /sjuːt …/ injure /ˈɪndʒə(r)/
over-the-counter /ˌəʊvə ðə ˈkaʊntə
injury /ˈɪndʒəri/ medicine medsn/
5.6 BEING A PARENT wound n, v /wuːnd/ remedy /ˈremədi/
teenager /ˈtiːneɪdʒə(r)/ bleed /bliːd/ prescription /prɪˈskrɪpʃn/
teen /tiːn/ blood /blʌd/ relieve sth /rɪˈliːv …/
adolescent /ˌædəˈlesnt/ stitch(es) /stɪtʃ/ inflammation /ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃn/
adolescence /ˌædəˈlesns/ graze /ɡreɪz/ owing to sth /ˈəʊɪŋ tə …/
toddler /ˈtɒdlə(r)/ sprain /spreɪn/ steroid /ˈsterɔɪd/
establish sth /ɪˈstæblɪʃ …/ joint /dʒɔɪnt/ side effect /ˈsaɪd ɪfekt/
routine /ruːˈtiːn/ twist /twɪst/
defiant /dɪˈfaɪənt/ pull a muscle /ˌpʊl ə ˈmʌsl/ 6.4 SYMPTOMS
sibling rivalry /ˌsɪblɪŋ ˈraɪvlri/ sling n /slɪŋ/
have a temperature /ˌhæv ə ˈtemprətʃə(r)/
copy sth /ˈkɒpi …/ fracture /ˈfræktʃə(r)/
a high temperature /ə ˌhaɪ ˈtemprətʃə(r)/
behaviour /bɪˈheɪvjə(r)/ skull /skʌl/
fever /ˈfiːvə(r)/
behave /bɪˈheɪv/ severe /sɪˈvɪə(r)/
have a good/ /ˌhæv ə ɡʊd/bæd ˈnaɪt/
admire sth/sb /ədˈmaɪə(r) …/ burn /bɜːn/ bad night
confidence building /ˈkɒnfɪdəns ˌbɪldɪŋ/ minor /ˈmaɪnə(r)/ an upset stomach /ən ˌʌpset ˈstʌmək/
encourage sb to /ɪnˌkʌrɪdʒ … tə ˈduː …/ bruise n, v /bruːz/ diarrhoea /ˌdaɪəˈrɪə/
do sth black eye /ˌblæk ˈaɪ/ rash /ræʃ/
in harmony with sb /ɪn ˈhɑːməni wɪð …/ scratch sth /skrætʃ …/ chest /tʃest/
bullying /ˈbʊliɪŋ/ blister n /ˈblɪstə(r)/ bug /bʌɡ/
bully n, v /ˈbʊli/ virus /ˈvaɪrəs/
challenging /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/ 6.2 FIRST AID sensation /senˈseɪʃn/
mood swing /ˈmuːd swɪŋ/ cotton wool /ˌkɒtn ˈwʊl/ numb /nʌm/
adulthood /ˈædʌlthʊd/ plasters /ˈplɑːstəz/ numbness /ˈnʌmnəs/
anxiety /æŋˈzaɪəti/ bandage /ˈbændɪdʒ/ nerve /nɜːv/
anxious /ˈæŋkʃəs/ tweezers /ˈtwiːzəz/ ache v /eɪk/
peer pressure /ˈpɪə preʃə(r)/ wound n /wuːnd/ ache all over /ˌeɪk ɔːl ˈəʊvə(r)/
space /speɪs/ antiseptic lotion /ˌæntiˈseptɪk ləʊʃn/ stiff /stɪf/
bathe sth /beɪð …/ overdo sth /ˌəʊvəˈduː …/
5.7 FAMILY HISTORY dressing /ˈdresɪŋ/ down (= depressed) /daʊn/
immigrant /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/ prevent sth /prɪˈvent …/ low (= depressed) /ləʊ/
immigration /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃn/ (from doing sth) lose your appetite /ˌluːz jɔː(r) ˈæpɪtaɪt/
emigration /ˌemɪˈɡreɪʃn/ in place /ɪn ˈpleɪs/ suffer from sth /ˈsʌfə(r) frɒm …/
emigrate v /ˈemɪɡreɪt/ swollen /ˈswəʊlən/ insomnia /ɪnˈsɒmniə/
trace sth /treɪs …/ swelling /ˈswelɪŋ/ depressed /dɪˈprest/
(back to sth) sting /stɪŋ/ sore throat /ˌsɔː(r) ˈθrəʊt/
origin /ˈɒrɪdʒɪn/ antihistamine cream /ˌæntiˈhɪstəmiːn kriːm/ lose your voice /ˌluːz jɔː ˈvɔɪs/
roots /ruːts/ treat sth/sb /triːt …/
ancestor /ˈænsestə(r)/ treatment /ˈtriːtmənt/ 6.5 FAINTING
great-grandfather/ /ˌɡreɪt ˈɡrænfɑːðə(r)/ effectively /ɪˈfektɪvli/
pass out /ˌpɑːs ˈaʊt/
grandmother/ ˈɡrænmʌðə(r)/ˈɑːnt/ running water /ˌrʌnɪŋ ˈwɔːtə(r)/
aunt, etc. unconscious /ʌnˈkɒnʃəs/
infection /ɪnˈfekʃn/
only child /ˌəʊnli ˈtʃɑɪld/ conscious /ˈkɒnʃəs/
infected /ɪnˈfektɪd/
settle (somewhere) /ˈsetl/ lose consciousness /ˌluːz ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/
infectious /ɪnˈfekʃəs/
scale /skeɪl/ faint v /feɪnt/
poverty /ˈpɒvəti/ black out v /ˌblæk ˈaʊt/
6.3 A COMMON ILLNESS bump sth /bʌmp …/
inherit sth /ɪnˈherɪt …/
sneeze /sniːz/ (on/against sth)
inheritance /ɪnˈherɪtəns/
tablet /ˈtæblət/ bump n /bʌmp/
pass sth down /ˌpɑːs … ˈdaʊn/
pill /pɪl/ pale /peɪl/
generation /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/
nasal spray /ˈneɪzl spreɪ/ dizzy /ˈdɪzi/
birth certificate /ˈbɜːθ sətɪfɪkət/
injection /ɪnˈdʒekʃn/ giddy /ˈɡɪdi/
death certificate /ˈdeθ sətɪfɪkət/
symptom /ˈsɪmptəm/ disorientated/ /dɪsˈɔːriənteɪtɪd/
family tree /ˌfæməli ˈtriː/ disoriented dɪsˈɔːriəntɪd/
hay fever /ˈheɪ fiːvə(r)/
resemblance /rɪˈzembləns/ sweat n, v /swet/
allergy /ˈælədʒi/
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breathe (in/out) /briːð/ in a coma /ɪn ə ˈkəʊmə/ rainbow /ˈreɪnbəʊ/
all of a sudden /ˌɔːl əv ə ˈsʌdn/ on life support /ɒn ˌlaɪf səˈpɔːt/ cloud over /ˌklaʊd ˈəʊvə(r)/
come to /ˌkʌm ˈtuː/ prolong sth /prəˈlɒŋ …/ drizzle n, v /ˈdrɪzl/
come round ˌ/kʌm ˈraʊnd/ indefinitely /ɪnˈdefɪnətli/ on and off/ /ˌɒn ənd ˈɒf/ˌɒf ənd ˈɒn/
regain /rɪˌɡeɪn ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/ incurable /ɪnˈkjʊərəbl/ off and on
consciousness terminal illness /ˌtɜːmɪnl ˈɪlnəs/ clear up /ˌklɪə(r) ˈʌp/
shake /ʃeɪk/ quality of life /ˌkwɒləti əv ˈlaɪf/ chilly /ˈtʃɪli/
tremble /ˈtrembl/ resuscitate sb /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt …/ sweat v, n /swet/
feel sick /ˌfiːl ˈsɪk/ override sth /ˌəʊvəˈraɪd …/ humid /ˈhjuːmɪd/
vomit v /ˈvɒmɪt/ (highly) /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːʃl/ humidity /hjuːˈmɪdəti/
feel nauseous /ˌfiːl ˈnɔːziəs/ controversial breeze /briːz/
be sick /bi ˈsɪk/ controversy /ˈkɒntrəvɜːsi/ breezy /ˈbriːzi/
throw up /ˌθrəʊ ˈʌp/ mild /maɪld/
wiped out /ˌwaɪpt ˈaʊt/ 6.8 HEALTHY LIVING damp /dæmp/
reaction /riˈækʃn/ carbohydrates /ˌkɑːbəʊˈhaɪdreɪts/
do sb good /ˌduː … ˈɡʊd/ protein /ˈprəʊtiːn/ 7.2 CLIMATE CHANGE
check sth out /ˌtʃek … ˈaʊt/ overweight /ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/ global warming /ˌɡləʊbl ˈwɔːmɪŋ/
underweight /ˌʌndəˈweɪt/ carbon dioxide /ˌkɑːbən daɪˈɒksaɪd/
6.6 HOSPITAL TREATMENT base sth on sth /beɪs … ɒn …/ greenhouse gases /ˌɡriːnhaʊs ˈɡæsɪz/
X-ray /ˈeks reɪ/ starchy food /ˈstɑːtʃi fuːd/ surface /ˈsɜːfɪs/
scan n /skæn/ wholemeal bread /ˌhəʊlmiːl ˈbred/ principal /ˈprɪnsəpl/
surgery /ˈsɜːdʒəri/ contain sth /kənˈteɪn …/ emission /iˈmɪʃn/
examine sb /ɪɡˈzæmɪn …/ source /sɔːs/ impact /ˈɪmpækt/
examination /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃn/ fattening /ˈfætnɪŋ/ (of sth on sth/sb)
prescribe sth /prɪˈskraɪb …/ full /fʊl/ devastating /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/
prescription /prɪˈskrɪpʃn/ slimming /ˈslɪmɪŋ/ devastation /ˌdevəˈsteɪʃn/
painkiller /ˈpeɪnkɪlə(r)/ calorie /ˈkæləri/ flood /flʌd/
consultant /kənˈsʌltənt/ count calories /ˌkaʊnt ˈkæləriz/ hurricane /ˈhʌrɪkən/
operate on sb /ˈɒpəreɪt ɒn …/ portion /ˈpɔːʃn/ prolonged /prəˈlɒŋd/
operation /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/ dairy products /ˈdeəri prɒdʌkts/ heatwave /ˈhiːtweɪv/
recuperate /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/ obesity /əʊˈbiːsəti/ drought /draʊt/
(from sth) obese /əʊˈbiːs/ the Arctic /ðə ˈɑːktɪk/
recuperation /rɪˌkuːpəˈreɪʃn/ unfit /ʌnˈfɪt/ the Antarctic /ðə ænˈtɑːktɪk/
convalesce /ˌkɒnvəˈles/ fit /fɪt/ melt (sth) /melt/
convalescence /ˌkɒnvəˈlesns/ brisk /brɪsk/ alarming /əˈlɑːmɪŋ/
A and E /ˌeɪ ənd ˈiː/ DIY /ˌdiː aɪ ˈwaɪ/ threaten sth /ˈθretn …/
Accident and /ˌæksɪdənt ənd Do-It-Yourself /ˌduː ɪt jəˈself/ threat /θret/
Emergency iˈmɜːdʒənsi/ boost n, v /buːst/ existence /ɪɡˈzɪstəns/
diagnose sth /ˈdaɪəɡnəʊz …/ coordination /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃn/ exist v /ɪɡˈzɪst/
(make a) diagnosis /ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/ ensure sth /ɪnˈʃɔː(r) …/ species /ˈspiːʃiːz/
appendicitis /əˌpendəˈsaɪtɪs/ minimum /ˈmɪnɪməm/
appendix /əˈpendɪks/ maximum /ˈmæksɪməm/ 7.3 NATURAL DISASTERS
admit sb /ədˈmɪt …/ intense /ɪnˈtens/ disaster /dɪˈzɑːstə(r)/
(to hospital)
earthquake /ˈɜːθkweɪk/
discharge sb /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ …/
THE NATURAL WORLD tidal wave /ˌtaɪdl ˈweɪv/
complications /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃnz/
flood n, v /flʌd/
intensive care /ɪnˌtensɪv ˈkeə(r)/ 7.1 WEATHER CONDITIONS
crisis /ˈkraɪsɪs/
ward /wɔːd/ mist /mɪst/
hamper sth /ˈhæmpə(r) …/
get over sth /ɡet ˈəʊvə(r) …/ misty /ˈmɪsti/
relief operation /rɪˈliːf ɒpəreɪʃn/
recover (from sth) /rɪˈkʌvə(r)/ dawn /dɔːn/
stranded /ˈstrændɪd/
recovery /rɪˈkʌvəri/ dusk /dʌsk/
survivor /səˈvaɪvə(r)/
daylight /ˈdeɪlaɪt/
survive (sth) /səˈvaɪv/
6.7 ETHICAL DILEMMAS frost /frɒst/
survival /səˈvaɪvl/
research /rɪˈsɜːtʃ/ frosty /ˈfrɒsti/
ground sth /ɡraʊnd …/
organ /ˈɔːɡən/ bitterly cold /ˌbɪtəli ˈkəʊld/ (of a plane)
organ transplant /ˈɔːɡən trænsplɑːnt/ freezing /ˈfriːzɪŋ/ sweep sth away /swiːp … əˈweɪ/
a new lease of life /ə ˌnjuː liːs əv ˈlaɪf/ boiling /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/ cut sb/sth off /ˌkʌt … ˈɒf/
altruism /ˈæltruɪzəm/ torrential /təˈrenʃl/ alert n, v /əˈlɜːt/
altruistic /ˌæltruˈɪstɪk/ downpour /ˈdaʊnpɔː(r)/ evacuate sb /ɪˈvækjueɪt …/
donor /ˈdəʊnə(r)/ soaked /səʊkt/ evacuation /ɪˌvækjuˈeɪʃn/
ethical /ˈeθɪkl/ soaking wet /ˌsəʊkɪŋ ˈwet/ flee (sth/from sth) /fliː/
dilemma /daɪˈlemə/ come out /ˌkʌm ˈaʊt/ priority /praɪˈɒrəti/
(of the sun)
shelter n, v /ˈʃeltə(r)/

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7.4 ANIMALS stable /ˈsteɪbl/ lead to sth /liːd tə …/
leopard /ˈlepəd/ greenhouse /ˈɡriːnhaʊs/ suite /swiːt/
camel /ˈkæml/ nursing home /ˈnɜːsɪŋ həʊm/ corridor /ˈkɒrɪdɔː(r)/
giraffe /dʒəˈrɑːf/ warehouse /ˈweəhaʊs/ internal /ɪnˈtɜːnl/
zebra /ˈzebrə/ storage /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/ courtyard /ˈkɔːtjɑːd/
kangaroo /ˌkæŋɡəˈruː/ town hall /ˌtaʊn ˈhɔːl/ terrace /ˈterəs/
wolf /wʊlf/ multi-storey /ˌmʌlti ˈstɔːri/ basement /ˈbeɪsmənt/
chimpanzee /ˌtʃɪmpænˈziː/ (car park) consist of sth /kənˈsɪst əv …/
chimp /tʃɪmp/ mall/shopping mall /mæl/ˈʃɒpɪŋ mæl/
gorilla /ɡəˈrɪlə/ service station /ˈsɜːvɪs steɪʃn/ 8.4 BUILDING WORK
polar bear /ˈpəʊlə beə(r)/ petrol station /ˈpetrəl steɪʃn/ demolish sth /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ …/
hump /hʌmp/ shelter /ˈʃeltə(r)/ rear /rɪə(r)/
tail /teɪl/ high-rise building /ˌhaɪ raɪz ˈbɪldɪŋ/ remove sth /rɪˈmuːv …/
stripes /straɪps/ skyscraper /ˈskaɪskreɪpə(r)/ debris /ˈdeɪbriː/
shark /ʃɑːk/ monument /ˈmɒnjumənt/ site /saɪt/
dolphin /ˈdɒlfɪn/ premises /ˈpremɪsɪz/ insulate sth /ˈɪnsjuleɪt …/
seal /siːl/ derelict building /ˌderəlɪkt ˈbɪldɪŋ/ loft /lɒft/
crocodile /ˈkrɒkədaɪl/ extend sth /ɪkˈstend …/
swan /swɒn/ 8.2 ANCIENT BUILDINGS existing /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
penguin /ˈpeŋɡwɪn/ stand /stænd/ standard /ˈstændəd/
eagle /ˈiːɡl/ lie /laɪ/ strengthen sth /ˈstreŋθn …/
owl /aʊl/ sit /sɪt/ tile n, v /taɪl/
parrot /ˈpærət/ ruins /ˈruːɪnz/ quote n /kwəʊt/
beak /biːk/ temple /ˈtempl/ install sth /ɪnˈstɔːl …/
wing /wɪŋ/ construct sth /kənˈstrʌkt …/ solar panel /ˌsəʊlə(r) ˈpænl/
feathers /ˈfeðəz/ surround sth /səˈraʊnd …/ shoddy /ˈʃɒdi/
stone /stəʊn/ convert sth into sth /kɒnˈvɜːt … ɪntə …/
7.5 SAVING WILDLIFE block /blɒk/ conversion /kənˈvɜːʃn/
rhinoceros/rhino /raɪˈnɒsərəs/ˈraɪnəʊ/ ton /tʌn/ fit sth /fɪt …/
tiger /ˈtaɪɡə(r)/ transport sth /trænˈspɔːt …/ workmanship /ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp/
panda /ˈpændə/ quarry /ˈkwɒri/
species /ˈspiːʃiːz/ crane /kreɪn/ 8.5 IMPRESSIVE BUILDINGS
die out /ˌdaɪ ˈaʊt/ arch /ɑːtʃ/ brick /brɪk/
extinction /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃn/ invention /ɪnˈvenʃn/ building material /ˈbɪldɪŋ mətɪəriəl/
extinct /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/ invent sth /ɪnˈvent …/ concrete /ˈkɒŋkriːt/
threat (to sth) /θret/ enable sb to do sth /ɪˌneɪbl … tə ˈduː …/ shiny /ˈʃaɪni/
wildlife /ˈwaɪldlaɪf/ support sth /səˈpɔːt …/ solid /ˈsɒlɪd/
unsustainable /ˌʌnsəˈsteɪnəbl/ aqueduct /ˈækwɪdʌkt/ architecture /ˈɑːkɪtektʃə(r)/
hunting /ˈhʌntɪŋ/ civilization /ˌsɪvəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/ architect /ˈɑːkɪtekt/
hunt (sth) /hʌnt/ doorway /ˈdɔːweɪ/ appreciate sth /əˈpriːʃieɪt …/
deforestation /ˌdiːfɒrɪˈsteɪʃn/ structural /ˈstrʌktʃərəl/ appreciation /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃn/
natural habitat /ˌnætʃrəl ˈhæbɪtæt/ structure /ˈstrʌktʃə(r)/ symmetry /ˈsɪmətri/
sustained /səˈsteɪnd/ aesthetic /esˈθetɪk/ atmosphere /ˈætməsfɪə(r)/
conservation /ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃn/ spirits /ˈspɪrɪts/
ensure sth /ɪnˈʃɔː(r) …/ 8.3 DESCRIBING A BUILDING long to do sth /ˈlɒŋ tə duː …/
survival /səˈvaɪvl/ column /ˈkɒləm/ acoustics /əˈkuːstɪks/
survive (sth) /səˈvaɪv/ pillar /ˈpɪlə(r)/ purpose-built /ˌpɜːpəs ˈbɪlt/
vulnerable /ˈvʌlnərəbl/ accommodate sb /əˈkɒmədeɪt …/ functional /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/
endangered /ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd/ setting /ˈsetɪŋ/ graceful /ˈɡreɪsfl/
overlook sth /ˌəʊvəˈlʊk …/ open plan /ˌəʊpən ˈplæn/
(= have a view of) versatile /ˈvɜːsətaɪl/
BUILDINGS landmark /ˈlændmɑːk/ originality /əˌrɪdʒəˈnæləti/
8.1 TYPES OF BUILDING approach sth /əˈprəʊtʃ …/ innovative /ˈɪnəvətɪv/
detached house /dɪˈtætʃt haʊs/ drive/driveway /draɪv/ˈdraɪvweɪ/ technique /tekˈniːk/
semi-detached /ˌsemi dɪˈtætʃt/ imposing /ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/
terraced house /ˈterəst haʊs/ exterior /ɪkˈstɪəriə(r)/
bungalow /ˈbʌŋɡələʊ/ design n, v /dɪˈzaɪn/ COMMUNICATION
villa /ˈvɪlə/ lobby /ˈlɒbi/ TECHNOLOGY
cottage /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/ marble /ˈmɑːbl/ 9.1 COMPUTER HARDWARE
shed /ʃed/ fine (= of good /faɪn/ hardware /ˈhɑːdweə(r)/
store /stɔː(r)/ quality) software /ˈsɒftweə(r)/
barn /bɑːn/ staircase /ˈsteəkeɪs/ install sth /ɪnˈstɔːl …/

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hard drive /ˈhɑːd draɪv/
run sth (on a /rʌn …/
computer)
PC (= personal /ˌpiː ˈsiː/
computer)
monitor /ˈmɒnɪtə(r)/
screen /skriːn/
webcam /ˈwebkæm/
keyboard /ˈkiːbɔːd/
keys /kiːz/
escape key /ɪˈskeɪp kiː/
space bar /ˈspeɪs bɑː(r)/
return (key) /rɪˈtɜːn/
DVD drive /ˌdiː viː ˈdiː draɪv/
CD-ROMs /ˌsiː diː ˈrɒmz/
USB port /ˌjuː es ˈbiː pɔːt/
flashdrive /ˈflæʃ draɪv/
memory stick /ˈmeməri stɪk/
mouse /maʊs/
headset /ˈhedset/
microphone /ˈmaɪkrəfəʊn/
printer /ˈprɪntə(r)/
9.2 WORD PROCESSING
icon /ˈaɪkɒn/
cut v /kʌt/
paste v /peɪst/
save v /seɪv/
print v /prɪnt/
document /ˈdɒkjumənt/
click on sth /klɪk ɒn …/
cursor /ˈkɜːsə(r)/
type sth /taɪp …/
delete button /dɪˈliːt bʌtn/
text n /tekst/
spellchecker /ˈspeltʃekə(r)/
close sth (e.g. a /kləʊz …/
document on a computer)
folder /ˈfəʊldə(r)/
menu /ˈmenjuː/
pull sth down /ˌpʊl … ˈdaʊn/
(a menu on a computer)
print sth out /ˌprɪnt … ˈaʊt/
printout /ˈprɪntaʊt/
back sth up /ˌbæk … ˈʌp/
backup copy /ˈbækʌp kɒpi/
9.3 BUSINESS EMAILS
etiquette /ˈetɪket/
netiquette /ˈnetɪket/
concise /kənˈsaɪs/
respond to sb/sth /rɪˈspɒnd tə …/
response /rɪˈspɒns/
confidential /ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃl/
upper case /ˌʌpə ˈkeɪs/
lower case /ˌləʊə ˈkeɪs/
capital letters /ˌkæpitl ˈletəz/
emoticon /ɪˈməʊtɪkɒn/
abbreviation /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/
forward sth (to sb) /ˈfɔːwəd …/
spam /spæm/
junk mail /ˈdʒʌŋk meɪl/
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attach sth /əˈtætʃ …/
attachment /əˈtætʃmənt/
file /faɪl/
publicize sth /ˈpʌblɪsaɪz …/
publicity /pʌbˈlɪsəti/
delete sth /dɪˈliːt …/
sender /ˈsendə(r)/
recipient /rɪˈsɪpiənt/
thread /θred/
9.4 INTERNET TERMS
log on/in /ˌlɒɡ ˈɒn/ˈɪn/
log off/out /ˌlɒɡ ˈɒf/ˈaʊt/
broadband /ˈbrɔːdbænd/
cyberspace /ˈsaɪbəspeɪs/
virtual /ˈvɜːtʃuəl/
bookmark n, /ˈbʊkmɑːk/
download n /ˈdaʊnləʊd/
download v /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/
upload sth /ˌʌpˈləʊd …/
webcast /ˈwebkɑːst/
live broadcast /ˌlaɪv ˈbrɔːdkɑːst/
window /ˈwɪndəʊ/
search engine /ˈsɜːtʃ endʒɪn/
hit n /hɪt/
hyperlink /ˈhaɪpəlɪŋk/
link /lɪŋk/
crash v /kræʃ/
hacker /ˈhækə(r)/
hack into sth /ˌhæk ˈɪntə …/
cyber crime /ˈsaɪbə kraɪm/
cyber-bully /ˈsaɪbə bʊli/
virtual game /ˌvɜːtʃuəl ˈɡeɪm/
virtual world /ˌvɜːtʃuəl ˈwɜːld/
web page /ˈweb peɪdʒ/
website /ˈwebsaɪt/
9.5 USING THE INTERNET
e-commerce /ˌiː ˈkɒmɜːs/
e-book /ˈiː bʊk/
e-banking /ˌiː ˈbæŋkɪŋ/
auction /ˈɒkʃn/
take off (= start /ˌteɪk ˈɒf/
to be successful)
keep in touch /ˌkiːp ɪn ˈtʌtʃ/
(with sb)
chat room /ˈtʃæt rʊm/
message board /ˈmesɪdʒ bɔːd/
surf (the internet) v /sɜːf/
instructional /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənl/
video clip /ˈvɪdiəʊ klɪp/
tutorial /tjuːˈtɔːriəl/
access (to sth) /ˈækses/
do a search /ˌduː ə ˈsɜːtʃ/
google sth /ˈɡuːɡl …/
browse (the internet) /braʊz/
interactive /ˌɪntərˈæktɪv/
interactive game /ˌɪntəræktɪv ˈɡeɪm/
up-to-date /ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/
out-of-date /ˌaʊt əv ˈdeɪt/
blog n, v /blɒɡ/
blogger /ˈblɒɡə(r)/
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web-based /ˈweb beɪst/
flexible /ˈfleksəbl/
inflexible /ɪnˈfleksəbl/
9.6 SOCIAL NETWORKING
post n, v /pəʊst/
posting /ˈpəʊstɪŋ/
social networking /ˌsəʊʃl ˈnetwɜːkɪŋ saɪt/
site
interact with sb /ˌɪntərˈækt wɪð …/
share sth /ʃeə(r) …/
contact n /ˈkɒntækt/
link n /lɪŋk/
sign up (to sth) /ˌsaɪn ˈʌp/
home page /ˈhəʊm peɪdʒ/
enter sth /ˈentə(r) …/
data /ˈdeɪtə/
password /ˈpɑːswɜːd/
profile /ˈprəʊfaɪl/
biodata /ˈbaɪəʊdeɪtə/
upload sth /ˌʌpˈləʊd …/
address book /əˈdres bʊk/
approve sb /əˈpruːv …/
access sth /ˈækses …/
specify sth /ˈspesɪfaɪ …/
privacy /ˈprɪvəsi/
button /ˈbʌtn/
9.7 MOBILE PHONES
contract /ˈkɒntrækt/
pay-as-you-go /ˌpeɪ əz ju ˈɡəʊ/
credit /ˈkredɪt/
prepaid /ˌpriːˈpeɪd/
hard drive /ˈhɑːd draɪv/
device /dɪˈvaɪs/
music player /ˈmjuːzɪk pleɪə(r)/
bug /bʌɡ/
go wrong /ˌɡəʊ ˈrɒŋ/
reception /rɪˈsepʃn/
signal n /ˈsɪɡnəl/
run out of sth /rʌn ˈaʊt əv …/
top up (your phone) /ˌtɒp ˈʌp/
charge sth (up) /tʃɑːdʒ …/
battery /ˈbætri/
upgrade n /ˈʌpɡreɪd/
upgrade v /ʌpˈɡreɪd/
texting /ˈtekstɪŋ/
text n, v /tekst/
go off (= ring) /ˌɡəʊ ˈɒf/
SIM card /ˈsɪm kɑːd/
BASIC SCIENCE
10.1 THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD
hypothesis /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/
hypothetical /ˌhaɪpəˈθetɪkl/
theory /ˈθɪəri/
formulate sth /ˈfɔːmjuleɪt …/
confirm sth /kənˈfɜːm …/
logical /ˈlɒdʒɪkl/
illogical /ɪˈlɒdʒɪkl/
logic /ˈlɒdʒɪk/
rational /ˈræʃnəl/ organism /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/ DRAMATIC EVENTS
irrational /ɪˈræʃənl/ cell /sel/ 11.1 CHILEAN RESCUE
conclusion /kənˈkluːʒn/ nucleus /ˈnjuːkliəs/
trap sb /træp …/
observation /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃn/ stem /stem/
record n /ˈrekɔːd/
observe sth /əbˈzɜːv …/ skeleton /ˈskelɪtn/
miner /ˈmaɪnə(r)/
phase /feɪz/ bone /bəʊn/
mine n /maɪn/
gather sth /ˈɡæðə(r) …/ marine /məˈriːn/
rescue n, v /ˈreskjuː/
source /sɔːs/ mammal /ˈmæml/
rescuer /ˈreskjuːə(r)/
statement /ˈsteɪtmənt/ clone /kləʊn/
operation /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/
outcome /ˈaʊtkʌm/ identical /aɪˈdentɪkl/
copper /ˈkɒpə(r)/
an educated guess /ən ˌedʒukeɪtɪd ˈɡes/ embryo /ˈembriəʊ/
collapse /kəˈlæps/
experiment n, v /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/
survive /səˈvaɪv/
fair /feə(r)/ 10.4 CHEMISTRY IN COOKING survival /səˈvaɪvl/
factor /ˈfæktə(r)/ acid /ˈæsɪd/ drill /drɪl/
analysis /əˈnæləsɪs/ ph value /ˌpiː ˈeɪtʃ væljuː/ winch sb (up) /wɪntʃ …/
analyse sth /ˈænəlaɪz …/ alkali /ˈælkəlaɪ/ winch n /wɪntʃ/
measurement /ˈmeʒəmənt/ yeast /jiːst/ diameter /daɪˈæmɪtə(r)/
construct sth /kənˈstrʌkt …/ substance /ˈsʌbstəns/ cheer n, v /tʃɪə(r)/
process n /ˈprəʊses/ microscopic /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpɪk/ hero /ˈhɪərəʊ/
microscope /ˈmaɪkrəskəʊp/ heroine /ˈherəʊɪn/
10.2 GRAVITY fungus /ˈfʌŋɡəs/ miracle /ˈmɪrəkl/
spacecraft /ˈspeɪskrɑːft/ dough /dəʊ/
rocket /ˈrɒkɪt/ convert sth into sth /kɒnˈvɜːt … ɪntə …/ 11.2 EMERGENCY LANDING
launch sth /lɔːntʃ …/ carbon dioxide /ˌkɑːbən daɪˈɒksaɪd/
miraculous /mɪˈrækjələs/
gravity /ˈɡrævəti/ expand /ɪkˈspænd/
miracle /ˈmɪrəkl/
force n /fɔːs/ bubble /ˈbʌbl/
initial /ɪˈnɪʃl/
draw sth /drɔː …/ set v /set/
flock (of sth) /flɒk/
downwards /ˈdaʊnwədz/ spongy /ˈspʌndʒi/
confirm sth /kənˈfɜːm …/
upwards /ˈʌpwədz/ chemical /ˈkemɪkl/
confirmation /ˌkɒnfəˈmeɪʃn/
mass technical /mæs/ reaction /riˈækʃn/
dip v /dɪp/
weight /weɪt/ plunge sth in/ /plʌndʒ … ɪn/ɪntə …/
in horror /ɪn ˈhɒrə(r)/
non-technical into sth
shake /ʃeɪk/
calculate sth /ˈkælkjuleɪt …/ force sth /fɔːs …/
all of a sudden /ˌɔːl əv ə ˈsʌdn/
calculation /ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn/ gas /ɡæs/
brace yourself /ˈbreɪs jɔːself/
weightless /ˈweɪtləs/ pigment /ˈpɪɡmənt/
(for sth)
weightlessness /ˈweɪtləsnəs/ shrink /ʃrɪŋk/
impact v /ˈɪmpækt/
astronaut /ˈæstrənɔːt/ release sth /rɪˈliːs …/
extraordinary /ɪkˈstrɔːdnri/
outer space /ˌaʊtə ˈspeɪs/ fade /feɪd/
crash landing /ˈkræʃ lændɪŋ/
space /speɪs/
intact /ɪnˈtækt/
float /fləʊt/ 10.5 THE SCIENCE OF SLEEP wing (of a plane) /wɪŋ/
orbit n, v /ˈɔːbɪt/ baffle sb /ˈbæfl …/ sub- prefix /sʌb/
discover sth /dɪˈskʌvə(r) …/ unsolved /ˌʌnˈsɒlvd/ shiver /ˈʃɪvə(r)/
discovery /dɪˈskʌvəri/ consequence /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/ thanks to sb/sth /ˈθæŋks tə …/
accurate /ˈækjərət/ deprivation /ˌdeprɪˈveɪʃn/ swift /swɪft/
bend sth /bend …/ deprive sb of sth /dɪˈpraɪv … əv …/ crew /kruː/
curve n /kɜːv/ passive /ˈpæsɪv/ incident /ˈɪnsɪdənt/
predict sth /prɪˈdɪkt …/ active /ˈæktɪv/
verify sth /ˈverɪfaɪ …/ physiological /ˌfɪziəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ 11.3 OIL SPILL
recurring /rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ/
explosion /ɪkˈspləʊʒn/
10.3 BIOLOGY QUIZ recur v /rɪˈkɜː(r)/
explode /ɪkˈspləʊd/
gene /dʒiːn/ cycle /ˈsaɪkl/
rig /rɪɡ/
genetic /dʒəˈnetɪk/ muscle /ˈmʌsl/
catastrophic /ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk/
genetically /dʒəˈnetɪkli/ twitching /ˈtwɪtʃɪŋ/
catastrophe /kəˈtæstrəfi/
DNA /ˌdiː en ˈeɪ/ pattern /ˈpætn/
spill n, v /spɪl/
biology /baɪˈɒlədʒi/ wave /weɪv/
cap sth /kæp …/
scientific /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/ decline /dɪˈklaɪn/
well n /wel/
science /ˈsaɪəns/ characterize sth /ˈkærəktəraɪz …/
leak n, v /liːk/
oxygen /ˈɒksɪdʒən/ function /ˈfʌŋkʃn/
pump v, n /pʌmp/
bacteria /bækˈtɪəriə/ paralyse sb /ˈpærəlaɪz …/
mud /mʌd/
bacterial /bækˈtɪəriəl/ act sth out /ˌækt … ˈaʊt/
estimate n /ˈestɪmət/
root /ruːt/
estimate v /ˈestɪmeɪt/
unit /ˈjuːnɪt/

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barrel /ˈbærəl/ heatwave /ˈhiːtweɪv/ 12.3 SALAD, HERBS AND SPICES
clean-up /ˈkliːn ʌp/ spread /spred/ lettuce /ˈletɪs/
compensation /ˌkɒmpenˈseɪʃn/ alarming /əˈlɑːmɪŋ/ cucumber /ˈkjuːkʌmbə(r)/
(for sth) claim sth /kleɪm …/ pepper /ˈpepə(r)/
victim /ˈvɪktɪm/ homeless /ˈhəʊmləs/ radish /ˈrædɪʃ/
billion /ˈbɪljən/ contain sth /kənˈteɪn …/ spring onions /ˌsprɪŋ ˈʌnjənz/
tackle sth /ˈtækl …/ chicory /ˈtʃɪkəri/
11.4 TERRORIST ATTACK burn sth to the /ˌbɜːn … tə ðə ˈɡraʊnd/ salad /ˈsæləd/
terrorist /ˈterərɪst/ ground raw /rɔː/
terrorism /ˈterərɪzəm/ reassure sb /ˌriːəˈʃɔː(r) …/ combination /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃn/
nightmare /ˈnaɪtmeə(r)/ reassurance /ˌriːəˈʃʊərəns/ grated /ɡreɪtɪd/
emerge /iˈmɜːdʒ/ distraught /dɪˈstrɔːt/ parsley /ˈpɑːsli/
horrific /həˈrɪfɪk/ pledge n, v /pledʒ/ mint /mɪnt/
account /əˈkaʊnt/ drown /draʊn/ herb /hɜːb/
fire (on sb) /ˈfaɪə(r)/ seek refuge /ˌsiːk ˈrefjuːdʒ/ basil /ˈbæzl/
fire n (= gunfire) /ˈfaɪə(r)/ intense /ɪnˈtens/ rosemary /ˈrəʊzməri/
machine gun /məˈʃiːn ɡʌn/ extreme /ɪkˈstriːm/ thyme /taɪm/
surround sb/sth /səˈraʊnd …/ dill /dɪl/
ambush /ˈæmbʊʃ/ FOOD spice /spaɪs/
bullet /ˈbʊlɪt/ 12.1 FRUIT cinnamon /ˈsɪnəmən/
instinct /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/ ginger /ˈdʒɪndʒə(r)/
cherries /ˈtʃeriz/
instinctive /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/ nutmeg /ˈnʌtmeɡ/
raspberries /ˈrɑːzbəriz/
shoot (sb) /ʃuːt/ saffron /ˈsæfrən/
blackberries /ˈblækbəriz/
ignore sth /ɪɡˈnɔː(r) …/
plum /plʌm/
landmine /ˈlændmaɪn/ 12.4 MEAT, FISH AND SEAFOOD
apricot /ˈeɪprɪkɒt/
bitter /ˈbɪtə(r)/ steak /steɪk/
avocado /ˌævəˈkɑːdəʊ/
civil war /ˌsɪvl ˈwɔː(r)/ fillet steak /ˈfɪlɪt steɪk/
stone (in a fruit) /stəʊn/
target /ˈtɑːɡɪt/ calf /kɑːf/
kiwi fruit /ˈkiːwiː fruːt/
gunman /ˈɡʌnmən/ veal /viːl/
watermelon /ˈwɔːtəmelən/
open fire /ˌəʊpən ˈfaɪə(r)/ offal /ˈɒfl/
mango /ˈmæŋɡəʊ/
papaya /pəˈpaɪə/ liver /ˈlɪvə(r)/
11.5 JEWELLERY RAID pomegranate /ˈpɒmɪɡrænɪt/ kidney /ˈkɪdni/
terrifying /ˈterɪfaɪɪŋ/ seeds /siːdz/ pheasant /ˈfeznt/
strike (at) sth /straɪk …/ coconut /ˈkəʊkənʌt/ turkey /ˈtɜːki/
gang /ɡæŋ/ pineapple /ˈpaɪnæpl/ duck /dʌk/
gangster /ˈɡæŋstə(r)/ fig /fɪɡ/ rabbit /ˈræbɪt/
scare sb off /ˌskeə(r) … ˈɒf/ lychee /ˈlaɪtʃiː/ goat /ɡəʊt/
passer-by /ˌpɑːsə ˈbaɪ/ passion fruit /ˈpæʃn fruːt/ vegetarian /ˌvedʒəˈteəriən/
smash sth /smæʃ …/ tuna /ˈtjuːnə/
rev sth /rev …/ 12.2 VEGETABLES carp /kɑːp/
drown sth out /ˌdraʊn … ˈaʊt/ prawns /prɔːnz/
aubergine /ˈəʊbəʒiːn/
shatter (sth) /ˈʃætə(r)/ lobster /ˈlɒbstə(r)/
courgette /kɔːˈʒet/
grab sth/sb /ɡræb …/ crab /kræb/
leek /liːk/
grab hold of sth /ˌɡræb ˈhəʊld əv …/ mussels /ˈmʌslz/
beetroot /ˈbiːtruːt/
witness n, v /ˈwɪtnəs/ clams /klæmz/
cabbage /ˈkæbɪdʒ/
packed /pækt/ oyster /ˈɔɪstə(r)/
cauliflower /ˈkɒliflaʊə(r)/
raid (on sth) /reɪd/ squid /skwɪd/
broccoli /ˈbrɒkəli/
stare (at sb/sth) /steə(r)/
fennel /ˈfenl/
amazement /əˈmeɪzmənt/ 12.5 DIFFERENT FOOD
celery /ˈseləri/
reveal sth /rɪˈviːl …/ container /kənˈteɪnə(r)/
artichoke /ˈɑːtɪtʃəʊk/
goods /ɡʊdz/ jar /dʒɑː(r)/
asparagus /əˈspærəɡəs/
broad beans /ˌbrɔːd ˈbiːnz/ carton /ˈkɑːtn/
11.6 FOREST FIRE beansprouts /ˈbiːn spraʊts/ packet /ˈpækɪt/
blaze /bleɪz/ parsnip /ˈpɑːsnɪp/ tube /tjuːb/
break out /ˌbreɪk ˈaʊt/ shallots /ʃəˈlɒts/ honey /ˈhʌni/
die down /ˌdaɪ ˈdaʊn/ garlic /ˈɡɑːlɪk/ flour /ˈflaʊə(r)/
put sth out /ˌpʊt … ˈaʊt/ clove /kləʊv/ vinegar /ˈvɪnɪɡə(r)/
state of emergency /ˌsteɪt əiˈmɜːdʒənsi/ corn on the cob /ˌkɔːn ɒn ðə ˈkɒb/ mustard /ˈmʌstəd/
declare sth /dɪˈkleə(r) …/ sweetcorn /ˈswiːtkɔːn/ pastry /ˈpeɪstri/
cope with sth /ˈkəʊp wɪð …/ frozen /ˈfrəʊzn/
rage /reɪdʒ/ tinned /tɪnd/
prompt sth /prɒmpt …/ canned /kænd/

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salmon /ˈsæmən/ 12.8 DIETING clothing /ˈkləʊðɪŋ/
olive /ˈɒlɪv/ diet n, v /ˈdaɪət/ pick sth up (=buy) /ˌpɪk … ˈʌp/
decaffeinated /ˌdiːˈkæfɪneɪtɪd/ go on a diet /ˌɡəʊ ɒn ə ˈdaɪət/ bargain /ˈbɑːɡən/
paste /peɪst/ balanced/healthy/ /ˌbælənst/ˌhelθi/ antique /ænˈtiːk/
nuts /nʌts/ varied diet ˌveərid ˈdaɪət/ haggle (with sb) /ˈhæɡl/
almonds /ˈɑːməndz/ bad diet /ˌbæd ˈdaɪət/ (over sth)
peanuts /ˈpiːnʌts/ lose weight /ˌluːz ˈweɪt/ second-hand /ˌsekənd ˈhænd/
loaf of bread /ˌləʊf əv ˈbred/ put on weight /ˌpʊt ɒn ˈweɪt/ brand new /ˌbrænd ˈnjuː/
ketchup /ˈketʃəp/ dieting /ˈdaɪətɪŋ/ bric-a-brac /ˈbrɪk ə bræk/
starve /stɑːv/ do a roaring trade /də ə ˌrɔːrɪŋ ˈtreɪd/
12.6 COOKING I’m starving /aɪm ˈstɑːvɪŋ/ gear sth towards /ˌɡɪə(r) … təˈwɔːdz …/
give sth up /ˌɡɪv … ˈʌp/ sb/sth
recipe /ˈresəpi/
cut down on sth /ˌkʌt ˈdaʊn ɒn …/ rip-off /ˈrɪp ɒf/
peel n, v /piːl/
willpower /ˈwɪlpaʊə(r)/ rip sb off /ˌrɪp … ˈɒf/
slice n, v /slaɪs/
benefit n /ˈbenɪfɪt/ hustle and bustle /ˌhʌsl ənd ˈbʌsl/
layer /ˈleɪə(r)/
calorie /ˈkæləri/ be into sth /bi ˈɪntə …/
season sth /ˈsiːzn …/
intake /ˈɪnteɪk/ vintage /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/
grate sth /ɡreɪt …/
vitamin /ˈvɪtəmɪn/ pricey /ˈpraɪsi/
grater /ˈɡreɪtə(r)/
vitamin C /ˌvɪtəmɪn ˈsiː/ ethnic /ˈeθnɪk/
bake sth /beɪk …/
metabolism /məˈtæbəlɪzəm/ household /ˈhaʊshəʊld/
roast sth /rəʊst …/
moderate /ˈmɒdərət/ energy /ˈenədʒi/
energetic /ˌenəˈdʒetɪk/ 13.3 ONLINE SHOPPING
stock /stɒk/
rosemary /ˈrəʊzməri/ strain /streɪn/ deepen /ˈdiːpən/
chop sth /tʃɒp …/ disease /dɪˈziːz/ weaken /ˈwiːkən/
scatter sth /ˈskætə(r) …/ heart attack /ˈhɑːt ətæk/ strengthen /ˈstreŋθn/
(on/over/around sth) self-esteem /ˌself ɪˈstiːm/ telecom/ /ˈtelikɒm/
finely /ˈfaɪnli/ telecommunications ˌtelikəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃnz/
heat sth up /ˌhiːt … ˈʌp/ commonplace /ˈkɒmənpleɪs/
SHOPPING AND SERVICES spring up /ˌsprɪŋ ˈʌp/
boil sth /bɔɪl …/
13.1 HIGH-STREET SHOPPING goods /ɡʊdz/
drain sth /dreɪn …/
retailer /ˈriːteɪlə(r)/ drawback /ˈdrɔːbæk/
shake sth /ʃeɪk …/
in decline /ˌɪn dɪˈklaɪn/ disadvantage /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/
crisp /krɪsp/
online shopping /ˌɒnlaɪn ˈʃɒpɪŋ/ supplier /səˈplaɪə(r)/
devastating /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/ supply sth /səˈplaɪ …/
12.7 DESCRIBING FOOD
disastrous /dɪˈzɑːstrəs/ target sb /ˈtɑːɡɪt …/
salty /ˈsɒlti/ out-of-town /ˌaʊt əv ˈtaʊn/ target audience /ˌtɑːɡɪt ˈɔːdiəns/
spicy /ˈspaɪsi/ upmarket /ˌʌpˈmɑːkɪt/ widen /ˈwaɪdn/
creamy /ˈkriːmi/ downmarket /ˌdaʊnˈmɑːkɪt/ consumer /kənˈsjuːmə(r)/
juicy /ˈdʒuːsi/ invest in sth /ɪnˈvest ɪn …/ consumer society /kənˌsjuːmə(r) səˈsaɪəti/
fig /fɪɡ/ affluent /ˈæfluənt/ multiple /ˈmʌltɪpl/
ripe /raɪp/ wealthy /ˈwelθi/ basket /ˈbɑːskɪt/
lean /liːn/ well off /ˌwel ˈɒf/ checkout /ˈtʃekaʊt/
fatty /ˈfæti/ prosperous /ˈprɒspərəs/ delivery /dɪˈlɪvəri/
tender /ˈtendə(r)/ survive /səˈvaɪv/ deliver sth /dɪˈlɪvə(r) …/
tough /tʌf/ survival /səˈvaɪvl/ confirmation /ˌkɒnfəˈmeɪʃn/
rich /rɪtʃ/ chain store /ˈtʃeɪn stɔː(r)/ confirm sth /kənˈfɜːm …/
raw /rɔː/ brand /brænd/
chilled /tʃɪld/ close down /ˌkləʊz ˈdaʊn/ 13.4 CLOTHES SHOPPING
mild (of flavour) /maɪld/ go out of business /ˌɡəʊ aʊt əv ˈbɪznəs/
savoury /ˈseɪvəri/ clothes /kləʊðz/
consumer /kənˈsjuːmə(r)/ clothing /kləʊðɪŋ/
bitter /ˈbɪtə(r)/ window shopping /ˈwɪndəʊ ʃɒpɪŋ/
aroma /əˈrəʊmə/ item of clothing /ˌaɪtəm əv ˈkləʊðɪŋ/
expert adj, n /ˈekspɜːt/ waterproof clothing /ˌwɔːtəpruːf ˈkləʊðɪŋ/
sparkling /ˈspɑːklɪŋ/ when it comes to /wen ɪt ˌkʌmz tə …/
fizzy /ˈfɪzi/ suit sb /sjuːt …/
sth/doing sth ˈduːɪŋ …/
still (water) /stɪl/ baggy /ˈbæɡi/
pickled /ˈpɪkld/ tight (-fitting) /taɪt/
13.2 STREET MARKETS
smelly /ˈsmeli/ in between /ˌɪn bɪˈtwiːn/
a load of/loads /ə ˈləʊd əv/ˈləʊdz əv …/ go with sth /ˈɡəʊ wɪð …/
overcooked /ˌəʊvəˈkʊkt/ of sth
undercooked /ˌʌndəˈkʊkt/ outfit /ˈaʊtfɪt/
lots of sth /ˈlɒts əv …/
bland /blænd/ dress up /ˌdres ˈʌp/
masses of sth /ˈmæsɪz əv …/
tasteless /ˈteɪstləs/ dress down /ˌdres ˈdaʊn/
tons of sth /ˈtʌnz əv …/
tasty /ˈteɪsti/ designer /dɪˈzaɪnə(r)/
be after sth /bi ˈɑːftə(r) …/
label /ˈleɪbl/
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nightdress /ˈnaɪtdres/ curtains /ˈkɜːtnz/ 14.5 LIVING IN A FLAT
pyjamas /pəˈdʒɑːməz/ radiator /ˈreɪdieɪtə(r)/ burst pipe /ˌbɜːst ˈpaɪp/
waistcoat /ˈweɪskəʊt/ table lamp /ˈteɪbl læmp/ pros and cons /ˌprəʊz ənd ˈkɒns/
cardigan /ˈkɑːdɪɡən/ plug /plʌɡ/ secure /sɪˈkjʊə(r)/
bikini /bɪˈkiːni/ socket /ˈsɒkɪt/ prone to sth /prəʊn tə …/
mattress /ˈmætrəs/ be located /bi ləʊˈkeɪtɪd/
13.5 GETTING THINGS DONE sheet /ʃiːt/ handy /ˈhændi/
have/get sth done /ˌhæv/ɡet … ˈdʌn/ pillow /ˈpɪləʊ/ level /ˈlevl/
have your hair cut /ˌhæv jɔː(r) ˈheə(r) kʌt/ duvet /ˈduːveɪ/ the disabled /ðə dɪsˈeɪbld/
repair n, v /rɪˈpeə(r)/ blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/ the elderly /ði ˈeldəli/
pick sth up /ˌpɪk … ˈʌp/ hassle /ˈhæsl/
come up for sth /kʌm ˈʌp fɔː(r) …/ 14.3 FINDING A FLAT upkeep /ˈʌpkiːp/
service /ˈsɜːvɪs/ rent v, n /rent/ maintenance /ˈmeɪntənəns/
dent n, v /dent/ rental adj, n /ˈrentl/ service charge /ˈsɜːvɪs tʃɑːdʒ/
fix sth /fɪks …/ hire /ˈhaɪə(r)/ considerable /kənˈsɪdərəbl/
check-up /ˈtʃek ʌp/ tenant /ˈtenənt/ significant /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
filling /ˈfɪlɪŋ/ landlord /ˈlændlɔːd/ irritation /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃn/
make a good/ /ˌmeɪk ə ɡʊd/bæd landlady /ˈlændleɪdi/ soundproofed /ˈsaʊndpruːft/
bad job of sth ˈdʒɒb əv …/ property /ˈprɒpəti/ restriction /rɪˈstrɪkʃn/
dry cleaner’s /ˌdraɪ ˈkliːnəz/ bedsit /ˈbedsɪt/ lease /liːs/
trim n, v /trɪm/ studio flat /ˈstjuːdiəʊ flæt/ own sth /əʊn …/
tear n, v /teə(r)/ furnished /ˈfɜːnɪʃt/ belong to sb /bɪˈlɒŋ tə …/
rip sth /rɪp …/ unfurnished /ˌʌnˈfɜːnɪʃt/ owner /ˈəʊnə(r)/
mend sth /mend …/ amenities /əˈmiːnətiz/ high-rise /ˈhaɪ raɪz/
replace sth /rɪˈpleɪs …/ close by /ˌkləʊs ˈbaɪ/ in case of sth /ɪn ˈkeɪs əv …/
zip /zɪp/ afford sth /əˈfɔːd …/
expense /ɪkˈspens/ 14.6 HOME RENOVATION
HOMES utility bill /juːˈtɪləti bɪl/ renovate sth /ˈrenəveɪt …/
14.1 A TYPICAL HOUSE payment /ˈpeɪmənt/ renovation /ˌrenəˈveɪʃn/
letting agent /ˈletɪŋ eɪdʒənt/ restore sth /rɪˈstɔː(r) …/
fence /fens/
contract /ˈkɒntrækt/ redecorate sth /ˌriːˈdekəreɪt …/
gate /ɡeɪt/
deposit /dɪˈpɒzɪt/ run-down /ˌrʌnˈdaʊn/
hedge /hedʒ/
equivalent /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ maintenance /ˈmeɪntənəns/
passage /ˈpæsɪdʒ/
insist on sth /ɪnˈsɪst ɒn …/ upkeep /ˈʌpkiːp/
barrier /ˈbæriə(r)/
receipt /rɪˈsiːt/ throughout /θruːˈaʊt/
corridor /ˈkɒrɪdɔː(r)/
inventory /ˈɪnvəntri/ blocked /blɒkt/
railings /ˈreɪlɪŋz/
storey /ˈstɔːri/ leaking /liːkɪŋ/
roof /ruːf/ 14.4 RENTING AND OWNING leak n, v /liːk/
chimney /ˈtʃɪmni/ take out a mortgage /ˌteɪk aʊt ə ˈmɔːɡɪdʒ/ redo sth /ˌriːˈduː …/
aerial /ˈeəriəl/ pay interest /ˌpeɪ ˈɪntrəst/ plumbing /ˈplʌmɪŋ/
satellite dish /ˈsætəlaɪt dɪʃ/ move into sth /ˌmuːv ˈɪntə …/ central heating /ˌsentrəl ˈhiːtɪŋ/
gutter /ˈɡʌtə(r)/ move out of sth /ˌmuːv ˈaʊt əv …/ (work) properly /ˈprɒpəli/
drainpipe /ˈdreɪnpaɪp/ flatmate /ˈflætmeɪt/ install sth /ɪnˈstɔːl …/
balcony /ˈbælkəni/ housemate /ˈhaʊsmeɪt/ system /ˈsɪstəm/
shutters /ˈʃʌtəz/ put sth up (by sth) /ˌpʊt … ˈʌp/ wire /ˈwaɪə(r)/
basement /ˈbeɪsmənt/ renew sth /rɪˈnjuː …/ faulty /ˈfɔːlti/
garage /ˈɡærɑːdʒ/ tenancy /ˈtenənsi/ re-wire sth /ˌriːˈwaɪə(r) …/
drive /draɪv/ give sb notice /ˌɡɪv … ˈnəʊtɪs/ in good/ /ɪn ˌɡʊd/ˌbæd kənˈdɪʃn/
save up for sth /ˌseɪv ˈʌp fɔː(r) …/ bad condition
front door /ˌfrʌnt ˈdɔː(r)/
deposit /dɪˈpɒzɪt/ replace sth /rɪˈpleɪs …/
doorbell /ˈdɔːbel/
estate agent /ɪsˈteɪt eɪdʒənt/ once /wʌns/
path /pɑːθ/
make (sb) an offer /ˌmeɪk ən ˈɒfə(r)/ do sth up /ˌduː … ˈʌp/
steps /steps/
vendor /ˈvendə(r)/
solicitor /səˈlɪsɪtə(r)/ 14.7 TOOLS
14.2 INTERIORS
interest rate /ˈɪntrest reɪt/ screw /skruː/
fireplace /ˈfaɪəpleɪs/
rise v /raɪz/ screwdriver /ˈskruːdraɪvə(r)/
mantelpiece /ˈmæntlpiːs/
go up /ˌɡəʊ ˈʌp/ screw sth /skruː …/
rug /rʌɡ/
struggle n /ˈstrʌɡl/ unscrew sth /ˌʌnˈskruː …/
ornaments /ˈɔːnəments/
put sth on the /ˌpʊt … ɒn ðə ˈmɑːkɪt/ nail /neɪl/
vase /vɑːz/
market hammer n, v /ˈhæmə(r)/
blind /blaɪnd/
nut /nʌt/
window sill /ˈwɪndəʊsɪl/
bolt /bəʊlt/

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spanner /ˈspænə(r)/
tighten sth /ˈtaɪtn …/
loosen sth /ˈluːsn …/
saw n, v /sɔː/
(electric) drill /drɪl/
drill sth /drɪl …/
paintbrush /ˈpeɪntbrʌʃ/
roller /ˈrəʊlə(r)/
ladder /ˈlædə(r)/
14.8 CLEANING
sweep sth /swiːp …/
scrub sth /skrʌb …/
houseproud /ˈhaʊspraʊd/
spotless /ˈspɒtləs/
filthy /ˈfɪlθi/
household /ˈhaʊshəʊld/
chore /tʃɔː(r)/
carry sth out /ˌkæri … ˈaʊt/
duties /ˈdjuːtiz/
dust n, v /dʌst/
polish sth /ˈpɒlɪʃ …/
hoover v, n /ˈhuːvə(r)/
vacuum cleaner /ˈvækjuəm kliːnə(r)/
wipe sth /waɪp …/
surface /ˈsɜːfɪs/
tidy sth up /ˌtaɪdi … ˈʌp/
clutter /ˈklʌtə(r)/
mess /mes/
deal with sth /ˈdiːl wɪð …/
stain /steɪn/
spill n, v /spɪl/
do the laundry /ˌduː ðə ˈlɔːndri/
do the ironing /ˌduː ðə ˈaɪənɪŋ/
do the washing-up /ˌduː ðə wɒʃɪŋ ˈʌp/
no matter how/ /nəʊ ˌmætə(r) ˈhaʊ/
when/where, etc. ˈwen/ˈweə(r)/
spick and span /ˌspɪk ənd ˈspæn/
MONEY
15.1 BANK STATEMENT
in credit /ɪn ˈkredɪt/
credit n, v /ˈkredɪt/
debit v /ˈdebɪt/
in the red /ˌɪn ðə ˈred/
be overdrawn /bi ˌəʊvəˈdrɔːn/
minus /ˈmaɪnəs/
bank statement /ˈbæŋk steɪtmənt/
current account /ˈkʌrənt əˌkaʊnt/
overdraft /ˈəʊvədrɑːft/
summary /ˈsʌməri/
(bank) balance /ˈbæləns/
pay sth in /ˌpeɪ … ˈɪn/
pay sth out /ˌpeɪ … ˈaʊt/
direct debit (DD) /daɪˌrekt ˈdebɪt/
mortgage /ˈmɔːɡɪdʒ/
(personal) pension /ˈpenʃn/
withdrawal /wɪθˈdrɔːəl/
withdraw sth /wɪðˈdrɔː …/
debit card /ˈdebɪt kɑːd/
deposit n, v /dɪˈpɒzɪt/
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15.2 SALARIES bargain /ˈbɑːɡən/
salary /ˈsæləri/ off (= reduction) /ɒf/
wages /ˈweɪdʒɪz/ haggle (wth sb) /ˈhæɡl/
annual /ˈænjuəl/ haggling /ˈhæɡlɪŋ/
earn /ɜːn/ refund /ˈriːfʌnd/
income /ˈɪnkʌm/ mean /miːn/
income tax /ˈɪnkʌm tæks/ stingy /ˈstɪndʒi/
claim n, v /kleɪm/ tight /taɪt/
(on) expenses /ɪkˈspensɪz/ make ends meet /ˌmeɪk endz ˈmiːt/
be entitled to sth /bi ɪnˈtaɪtld tə …/ spendthrift /ˈspendθrɪft/
allowance /əˈlaʊəns/ spree /spriː/
up to sth /ˈʌp tə …/ fortune /ˈfɔːtʃuːn/
living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ pay a fortune /ˌpeɪ ə ˈfɔːtʃuːn/
What do you do /ˌwɒt də ju ˌduː fɔː(r) cost a fortune /ˌkɒst ə ˈfɔːtʃuːn/
for a living? ə ˈlɪvɪŋ/
pittance /ˈpɪtns/ 15.5 RAISING MONEY FOR CHARITY
sector /ˈsektə(r)/ rate /reɪt/
the public sector /ðə ˈpʌblɪk sektə(r)/ exchange rate /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ reɪt/
the private sector /ðə ˈpraɪvət sektə(r)/ birth rate /ˈbɜːθ reɪt/
massive /ˈmæsɪv/ charity /ˈtʃærəti/
huge /hjuːdʒ/ fundraising /ˈfʌndreɪzɪŋ/
enormous /ɪˈnɔːməs/ fund /fʌnd/
bonus /ˈbəʊnəs/ appeal n, v /əˈpiːl/
on top (of sth) /ɒn ˈtɒp/ in aid of sth/sb /ɪn ˈeɪd əv …/
boost sth /buːst …/ donation /dəʊˈneɪʃn/
earnings /ˈɜːnɪŋz/ donate sth /dəʊˈneɪt …/
make sth (= earn) /meɪk …/ raise money /ˌreɪz ˈmʌni/
target n /ˈtɑːɡɪt/
15.3 GETTING INTO DEBT in no time /ɪn ˈnəʊ taɪm/
debt /det/ in next to no time /ɪn ˌnekst tə ˈnəʊ taɪm/
get into debt /ˌɡet ɪntə ˈdet/ support v, n /səˈpɔːt/
be in debt /ˌbi ɪn ˈdet/ desperately /ˈdespərətli/
owe sb /əʊ …/ in need of sth /ɪn ˈniːd əv …/
settle a debt /ˌsetl ə ˈdet/ a need for sth /ə ˈniːd fɔː(r) …/
put sth aside /ˌpʊt … əˈsaɪd/ volunteer n, v /ˌvɒlənˈtɪə(r)/
grant n /ɡrɑːnt/ cause n /kɔːz/
tuition fees /tjuˈɪʃn fiːz/ sponsor n, v /ˈspɒnsə(r)/
take sth out /ˌteɪk … ˈaʊt/ sponsorship /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/
(e.g. insurance)
loan /ləʊn/
TRANSPORT
cover the cost of sth /ˌkʌvə ðə ˈkɒst əv …/
16.1 ROAD SIGNS
expenses /ɪkˈspensɪz/
owe (sb) sth /əʊ …/ speed limit /ˈspiːd lɪmɪt/
subsidize sb/sth /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz …/…/ mph = miles /ˌem piː ˈeɪtʃ =
subsidy /ˈsʌbsədi/ per hour ˌmaɪlz pə(r) ˈaʊə(r)/
dip into sth /ˌdɪp ˈɪntə …/ kph = kilometres /ˌkeɪ piː ˈeɪtʃ =
per hour ˌkɪləmiːtə(r)z pə(r)
savings /ˈseɪvɪŋz/ ˈaʊə(r)/
mount up /ˌmaʊnt ˈʌp/
no through road /ˌnəʊ θruː ˈrəʊd/
interest /ˈɪntrest/ dead end /ˌded ˈend/
pay sth off /ˌpeɪ … ˈɒf/
vehicle /ˈviːəkl/
crossroads /ˈkrɒsrəʊdz/
15.4 SHOPPING bend v, n /bend/
buy n /baɪ/ overtaking /ˌəʊvəˈteɪkɪŋ/
buyer /ˈbaɪə(r)/ overtake sb /ˌəʊvəˈteɪk …/
purchase n, v /ˈpɜːtʃəs/ give way /ˌɡɪv ˈweɪ/
force sb/yourself /ˌfɔːs …/jɔːself tə give way to /ɡɪv ˌweɪ tə ˌɒnkʌmɪŋ
to do sth ˈduː …/ oncoming vehicles ˈviːəklz/
rip-off /ˈrɪp ɒf/ priority /praɪˈɒrəti/
rip sb off /ˌrɪp … ˈɒf/ pedestrian crossing /pəˌdestriən ˈkrɒsɪŋ/
the sales /ðə seɪlz/ zebra crossing /ˌzebrə ˈkrɒsɪŋ/
reduction /rɪˈdʌkʃn/ pedestrian /pəˈdestriən/
reduce sth /rɪˈdjuːs …/ roundabout /ˈraʊndəbaʊt/
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slippery /ˈslɪpəri/ hold-up /ˈhəʊld ʌp/ disembark /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːk/
junction /ˈdʒʌŋkʃn/ queue v /kjuː/ on board /ˌɒn ˈbɔːd/
voyage /ˈvɔɪɪdʒ/
16.2 CARS 16.4 A ROAD ACCIDENT cruise n /kruːz/
rear-view mirror /ˌrɪə vjuː ˈmɪrə(r)/ crash (into sth) /kræʃ/ passenger ship /ˈpæsɪndʒə(r) ʃɪp/
windscreen /ˈwɪndskriːn/ collide (with sth) /kəˈlaɪd/ carry (passengers) /ˈkæri/
wing mirror /ˈwɪŋ mɪrə(r)/ smash into sth /ˌsmæʃ ˈɪntə …/ liner /ˈlaɪnə(r)/
dashboard /ˈdæʃbɔːd/ clip sth /klɪp …/ freighter /ˈfreɪtə(r)/
satnav /ˈsætnæv/ nasty /ˈnɑːsti/ cargo ship /ˈkɑːɡəʊ ʃɪp/
(satellite navigation) apparently /əˈpærəntli/ freight /freɪt/
GPS /ˌdʒiː piː ˈes/ shoot out of sth /ˌʃuːt ˈaʊt əv …/ cargo /ˈkɑːɡəʊ/
(Global Positioning System) my goodness /ˌmaɪ ˈɡʊdnəs/ oil tanker /ˈɔɪl tæŋkə(r)/
steering wheel /ˈstɪərɪŋ wiːl/ swerve /swɜːv/ ferry /ˈferi/
steer sth /stɪə(r) …/ skid v, n /skɪd/ fishing boat /ˈfɪʃɪŋ bəʊt/
horn /hɔːn/ get out of the way /ɡet ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈweɪ/ catch fish /ˌkætʃ ˈfɪʃ/
gear lever /ˈɡɪə liːvə(r)/ board sth up /ˌbɔːd … ˈʌp/ trawler /ˈtrɔːlə(r)/
change gear /ˌtʃeɪndʒ ˈɡɪə(r)/ thankfully /ˈθæŋkfəli/ yacht /jɒt/
clutch n /klʌtʃ/ fortunately /ˈfɔːtʃənətli/ sail v /seɪl/
brake /breɪk/ luckily /ˈlʌkɪli/ rowing boat /ˈrəʊɪŋ bəʊt/
put on the brakes /ˌpʊt ɒn ðə ˈbreɪks/ write-off /ˈraɪt ɒf/ row v /rəʊ/
accelerator /əkˈseləreɪtə(r)/ write sth off /ˌraɪt … ˈɒf/ oar(s) /ɔː(r)/
accelerate /əkˈseləreɪt/ block sth /blɒk …/ canoe /kəˈnuː/
acceleration /əkˌseləˈreɪʃn/ obstruct sth /əbˈstrʌkt …/ paddle n, v /ˈpædl/
seat belt /ˈsiːt belt/ massive /ˈmæsɪv/
fasten your seat belt /ˌfɑːsn jɔː(r) ˈsiːt belt/
manual /ˈmænjuəl/
huge /hjuːdʒ/ HOLIDAYS AND TRAVEL
enormous /ɪˈnɔːməs/ 17.1 TYPES OF HOLIDAY
automatic /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/ tailback /ˈteɪlbæk/
outstanding /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/ go on a cruise /ˌɡəʊ ɒn ə ˈkruːz/
superb /suːˈpɜːb/ cruise down/ /ˌkruːz ˈdaʊn/əˈraʊnd …/
16.5 AIR TRAVEL around somewhere
performance /pəˈfɔːməns/
airline /ˈeəlaɪn/ go sightseeing /ˌɡəʊ ˈsaɪtsiːɪŋ/
fuel /ˈfjuːəl/
aircrew /ˈeəkruː/ see the sights /ˌsiː ðə ˈsaɪts/
aircraft /ˈeəkrɑːft/ do a bit/ /ˌduː ə bɪt/ə lɒt əv
16.3 PUBLIC TRANSPORT a lot of sightseeing ˈsaɪtsiːɪŋ/
helicopter /ˈhelɪkɒptə(r)/
the Underground /ði ˈʌndəɡraʊnd/ air traffic control /ˌeə træfɪk kənˈtrəʊl/ break n /breɪk/
the Tube /ðə tjuːb/ airborne /ˈeəbɔːn/ tropical /ˈtrɒpɪkl/
the subway /ðə ˈsʌbweɪ/ commercial /kəˈmɜːʃl/ resort n /rɪˈzɔːt/
subway /ˈsʌbweɪ/ aviation /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃn/ all-inclusive /ˌɔːl ɪnˈkluːsɪv/
reliable /rɪˈlaɪəbl/ flourish /ˈflʌrɪʃ/ cater for sb/sth /ˈkeɪtə fɔː(r) …/
unreliable /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/ thrive /θraɪv/ hospitality /ˌhɒspɪˈtæləti/
affordable /əˈfɔːdəbl/ scheduled flight /ˈʃedjuːld flaɪt/ exceptional /ɪkˈsepʃənl/
afford sth /əˈfɔːd …/ charter flight /ˈtʃɑːtə flaɪt/ experience sth /ɪkˈspɪəriəns …/
ease sth /iːz …/ innovation /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/ paradise /ˈpærədaɪs/
congestion /kənˈdʒestʃən/ innovate /ˈɪnəveɪt/ package tour /ˈpækɪdʒ tɔː(r)/
congested /kənˈdʒestɪd/ domestic /dəˈmestɪk/ destination /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/
rush hour /ˈrʌʃ aʊə(r)/ national /ˈnæʃnəl/ transfer n /ˈtrænsfɜː(r)/
packed /pækt/ international /ˌɪntəˈnæʃnəl/ spa /spɑː/
forever /fərˈevə(r)/ guarantee sth /ˌɡærənˈtiː …/ chill out /ˌtʃɪl ˈaʊt/
restrict sb /rɪˈstrɪkt …/ aisle seat /aɪl siːt/ luxurious /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/
restriction /rɪˈstrɪkʃn/ aisle /aɪl/ luxury /ˈlʌkʃəri/
convenience /kənˈviːniəns/ overhead locker /ˌəʊvəhed ˈlɒkə(r)/ unique /juˈniːk/
convenient /kənˈviːniənt/ hand luggage /ˈhænd lʌɡɪdʒ/ memorable /ˈmemərəbl/
inconvenient /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/ survey n /ˈsɜːveɪ/ soak sth up /ˌsəʊk … ˈʌp/
freedom of /ˌfriːdəm əv ˈmuːvmənt/ inadequate /ɪnˈædɪkwət/ stop off /ˌstɒp ˈɒf/
movement
adequate /ˈædɪkwət/
pollute sth /pəˈluːt …/
legroom /ˈleɡruːm/ 17.2 WHY TRAVEL?
pollution /pəˈluːʃn/
connecting flight /kəˈnektɪŋ flaɪt/ chance /tʃɑːns/
carbon footprint /ˌkɑːbən ˈfʊtprɪnt/
security /sɪˈkjʊərəti/ opportunity /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/
motorist /ˈməʊtərɪst/
take/seize a chance/ /ˌteɪk/ˌsiːz ə ˈtʃɑːns/ən
give sth up /ˌɡɪv … ˈʌp/
16.6 SEA TRAVEL an opportunity ɒpəˈtjuːnəti/
subsidize sth /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz …/
board v /bɔːd/ miss a chance/ /ˌmɪs ə ˈtʃɑːns/ən
subsidy /ˈsʌbsədi/ an opportunity ɒpəˈtjuːnəti/
run (=travel) /rʌn/ embark /ɪmˈbɑːk/
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turn down a chance/ /tɜːn ˌdaʊn ə ˈtʃɑːns/ bonus /ˈbəʊnəs/ insight /ˈɪnsaɪt/
an opportunity ən ɒpəˈtjuːnəti/ overlook sth /ˌəʊvəˈlʊk …/ profound /prəˈfaʊnd/
be off (to a place) /bi ˈɒf/ highly recommended /ˌhaɪli rekəˈmendɪd/ dialogue /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/
on business /ɒn ˈbɪznəs/ self-catering /ˌself ˈkeɪtərɪŋ/ authentic /ɔːˈθentɪk/
for pleasure /fɔː(r) ˈpleʒə(r)/ isolated /ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/ ending /ˈendɪŋ/
attend sth /əˈtend …/ remote /rɪˈməʊt/
meet up with sb /ˌmiːt ˈʌp wɪð …/ cosy /ˈkəʊzi/ 18.2 A FAMOUS ARTIST
overseas /ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/ well equipped /ˌwel ɪˈkwɪpt/ a work /ə wɜːk/
faraway /ˈfɑːrəweɪ/ dingy /ˈdɪndʒi/ striking /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/
get to know sb/sth /ˌɡet tə ˈnəʊ …/…/ out of season /ˌaʊt əv ˈsiːzn/ coarse /kɔːs/
way of life /ˌweɪ əv ˈlaɪf/ in peak season /ɪn ˌpiːk ˈsiːzn/ smooth /smuːð/
broaden your /ˌbrɔːdn jɔː həˈraɪznz/ rate /reɪt/ brushstroke /ˈbrʌʃstrəʊk/
horizons
composition /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃn/
in a rut /ˌɪn ə ˈrʌt/
17.5 TRAVEL COMPLAINTS oil painting /ˈɔɪl peɪntɪŋ/
get away from it all /ˌɡet əˈweɪ frɒm ɪt ɔːl/
delay n, v /dɪˈleɪ/ oil paint /ˈɔɪl peɪnt/
unwind /ˌʌnˈwaɪnd/
hold sb/sth up /ˌhəʊld … ˈʌp/ sketch /sketʃ/
emigrate /ˈemɪɡreɪt/
hold-up /ˈhəʊld ʌp/ masterpiece /ˈmɑːstəpiːs/
gap year /ˈɡæp jɪə(r)/
on time /ˌɒn ˈtaɪm/ landscape /ˈlændskeɪp/
voluntary work /ˈvɒləntri wɜːk/
postpone sth /pəˈspəʊn …/ still life /ˌstɪl ˈlaɪf/
developing country /dɪˈveləpɪŋ kʌntri/
put sth off /ˌpʊt … ˈɒf/ scene /siːn/
pilgrimage /ˈpɪlɡrɪmɪdʒ/
be due to do sth /bi ˈdjuː tə du …/ figure /ˈfɪɡə(r)/
be entitled to sth/ /bi ɪnˈtaɪtld tə …/ self-portrait /ˌself ˈpɔːtreɪt/
17.3 GUIDE BOOKS to do sth tə du …/ portrait /ˈpɔːtreɪt/
glorious /ˈɡlɔːriəs/ refreshments /rɪˈfreʃmənts/ model /ˈmɒdl/
magnificent /mæɡˈnɪfɪsnt/ cancel sth /ˈkænsl …/ pose v /pəʊz/
spectacular /spekˈtækjələ(r)/ cancellation /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃn/ influence sb /ˈɪnfluəns …/
grand /ɡrænd/ connection /kəˈnekʃn/ be associated /bi əˈsəʊʃieɪtɪd wɪð …/
wander /ˈwɒndə(r)/ go missing /ˌɡəʊ ˈmɪsɪŋ/ with sth/sb
nature reserve /ˈneɪtʃə rɪzɜːv/ compensation /ˌkɒmpenˈseɪʃn/ canvas /ˈkænvəs/
sanctuary /ˈsæŋktʃuəri/ overbooked /ˌəʊvəˈbʊkt/ distinctive /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
endangered species /ɪnˌdeɪndʒəd ˈspiːʃiːz/ on standby /ˌɒn ˈstændbaɪ/
extinct /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/ demand sth /dɪˈmɑːnd …/ 18.3 ACTING IN FILMS
legendary /ˈledʒəndri/ refund n /ˈriːfʌnd/ make it big /ˌmeɪk ɪt ˈbɪɡ/
heritage /ˈherɪtɪdʒ/ reimburse sb /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːs …/ part (in a play) /pɑːt/
medieval /ˌmediˈiːvl/ fill up /ˌfɪl ˈʌp/ role /rəʊl/
fortress /ˈfɔːtrəs/ stop (bus/ /stɒp/ supporting role /səˈpɔːtɪŋ rəʊl/
breathtaking /ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/ station stop) low-budget /ˌləʊ ˈbʌdʒɪt/
enchanting /ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪŋ/ overcrowded /ˌəʊvəˈkraʊdɪd/ the lead /ðə liːd/
marvel at sth /ˈmɑːvl ət …/ give sth up /ˌɡɪv … ˈʌp/ voice-over /ˈvɔɪs əʊvə(r)/
exquisite /ˈekskwɪzɪt/ dubbing /ˈdʌbɪŋ/
exotic /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ THE ARTS dub sth (into sth) /dʌb …/
treasure /ˈtreʒə(r)/ subtitles /ˈsʌbtaɪtlz/
18.1 DISCUSSING NOVELS
house sth /haʊz …/ feature film /ˈfiːtʃə fɪlm/
flashback /ˈflæʃbæk/
date back to sth /ˌdeɪt ˈbæk tə …/ sequel /ˈsiːkwəl/
chronologically /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkli/
significance /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/ shoot sth (a film) /ʃuːt …/
17.4 ACCOMMODATION cast n /kɑːst/
title /ˈtaɪtl/
B and B /ˌbiː ən ˈbiː/ crew /kruː/
novel /ˈnɒvl/
bed and breakfast /ˌbed ənd ˈbrekfəst/ stunt man/woman /ˈstʌnt mæn/wʊmən/
novelist /ˈnɒvəlɪst/
guest house /ˈɡest haʊs/ on location /ˌɒn ləʊˈkeɪʃn/
plot /plɒt/
hostel /ˈhɒstl/ come out (= appear) /ˌkʌm ˈaʊt/
grab your attention /ˌɡræb jɔː(r) əˈtenʃn/
cottage /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/ premiere /ˈpremieə(r)/
get into sth /ɡet ˈɪntə …/
villa /ˈvɪlə/ credits /ˈkredɪts/
structure sth /ˈstrʌktʃə(r) …/
just off /dʒʌst ɒf/
theme /θiːm/
set v /set/ 18.4 THE THEATRE
explore sth /ɪkˈsplɔː(r) …/
grounds /ɡraʊndz/ play n /pleɪ/
character /ˈkærəktə(r)/
convenient (for sth) /kənˈviːniənt/ act n /ækt/
trait /treɪt/
handy (for sth) /ˈhændi/ scene /siːn/
motivate sb /ˈməʊtɪveɪt …/
hospitable /hɒˈspɪtəbl/ triumph /ˈtraɪʌmf/
identify with sb /aɪˈdentɪfaɪ wɪð …/
welcoming /ˈwelkəmɪŋ/ script /skrɪpt/
depict sth /dɪˈpɪkt …/
spacious /ˈspeɪʃəs/ tension /ˈtenʃn/
shed light on sth /ˌʃed ˈlaɪt ɒn …/
cramped /kræmpt/ build v /bɪld/
passage /ˈpæsɪdʒ/
en-suite /ˌɒ- ˈswiːt/ climax /ˈklaɪmæks/
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role /rəʊl/ songwriting /ˈsɒŋraɪtɪŋ/ 19.3 FOOTBALL RULES
play a role/part /ˌpleɪ ə ˈrəʊl/ˈpɑːt/ lyrics /ˈlɪrɪks/ give a free kick /ˌɡɪv ə ˌfriː ˈkɪk/
on stage /ˌɒnˈsteɪdʒ/ catchy /ˈkætʃi/ award a free kick /əˌwɔːd ə ˌfriː ˈkɪk/
unconvincing /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ melody /ˈmelədi/ commit a foul /kəˌmɪt ə ˈfaʊl/
lines /laɪnz/ harmony /ˈhɑːməni/ take a penalty /ˌteɪk ə ˈpenəlti/
convey sth /kənˈveɪ …/ experimental /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/ score a goal /ˌskɔː(r) ə ˈɡəʊl/
rehearsal /rɪˈhɜːsl/ penalty area /ˈpenəlti eəriə/
rehearse (sth) /rɪˈhɜːs/ SPORT penalty spot /ˈpenəlti spɒt/
moving /ˈmuːvɪŋ/ halfway line /ˌhɑːfˈweɪ laɪn/
19.1 GAMES AND ACTIONS
touching /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/ goal /ɡəʊl/
ice hockey /ˈaɪs hɒki/
judging by sth /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ baɪ …/ pitch /pɪtʃ/
stick /stɪk/
applause /əˈplɔːz/ substitute /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/
pass /pɑːs/
applaud /əˈplɔːd/ referee /ˌrefəˈriː/
puck /pʌk/
clap /klæp/ linesman /ˈlaɪnzmən/
football /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
audience /ˈɔːdiəns/ free kick /ˌfriː ˈkɪk/
head sth /hed …/
capture sth /ˈkæptʃə(r) …/ foul n, v /faʊl/
tackle sb /ˈtækl …/
costume /ˈkɒstjuːm/ tackle n, v /ˈtækl/
tennis /ˈtenɪs/
interval /ˈɪntəvl/ yellow card /ˌjeləʊ ˈkɑːd/
racket /ˈrækɪt/
gripping /ɡrɪpɪŋ/ red card /ˌred ˈkɑːd/
net /net/
send sb off /ˌsend … ˈɒf/
play a forehand/ /ˌpleɪ ə ˈfɔːhænd/
18.5 CLASSICAL MUSIC QUIZ backhand ˈbækhænd/ defending team /dɪˈfendɪŋ tiːm/
cello /ˈtʃeləʊ/ table tennis /ˈteɪbl tenɪs/ attacking team /əˈtækɪŋ tiːm/
trumpet /ˈtrʌmpɪt/ serve v /sɜːv/ the opposition /ði ˌɒpəˈzɪʃn/
instrument /ˈɪnstrəmənt/ bat /bæt/ penalty /ˈpenəlti/
strings /strɪŋz/ basketball /ˈbɑːskɪtbɔːl/ opponent /əˈpəʊnənt/
percussion /pəˈkʌʃn/ basket /ˈbɑːskɪt/
brass /brɑːs/ backboard /ˈbækbɔːd/ 19.4 A KNOCKOUT CUP
orchestra /ˈɔːkɪstrə/ shoot /ʃuːt/ competition /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/
compose sth /kəmˈpəʊz …/ (body) check /tʃek/ compete with sb /kəmˈpiːt wɪð …/
composer /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/ point n /pɔɪnt/ knockout /ˈnɒkaʊt kɒmpətɪʃn/
tenor /ˈtenə(r)/ volley /ˈvɒli/ competition
bass /beɪs/ blocking /blɒkɪŋ/ round (of a /raʊnd/
soprano /səˈprɑːnəʊ/ competition)
alto /ˈæltəʊ/ draw sb (in sport) /drɔː …/
19.2 SPORTS AND EQUIPMENT
symphony /ˈsɪmfəni/ at home /ət ˈhəʊm/
golf /ɡɒlf/ (= play at home)
conductor /kənˈdʌktə(r)/
golfer /ˈɡɒlfə(r)/ away (= play away) /əˈweɪ/
conduct sth/sb /kənˈdʌkt …/
green /ɡriːn/ get through (to sth) /ˌɡet ˈθruː/
choral /ˈkɔːrəl/
putter /ˈpʌtə(r)/ quarter-final /ˌkwɔːtə ˈfaɪnl/
choir /ˈkwaɪə(r)/
hole /həʊl/ semi-final /ˌsemi ˈfaɪnl/
pianist /ˈpɪənɪst/
putt v /pʌt/ final /ˈfaɪnl/
musician /mjuˈzɪʃn/
gymnastics /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/ tournament /ˈtʊənəmənt/
overture /ˈəʊvətʃʊə(r)/
gymnast /ˈdʒɪmnæst/ draw n, v /drɔː/
piece of music /ˌpiːs əv ˈmjuːzɪk/
beam /biːm/ all /ɔːl/
quartet /kwɔːˈtet/
balance /ˈbæləns/ ground (sports ground) /ɡraʊnd/
skiing /ˈskiːɪŋ/ replay n /ˈriːpleɪ/
18.6 ROCK MUSIC skier /ˈskiːə(r)/ replay v /ˌriːˈpleɪ/
single /ˈsɪŋɡl/ ski poles/sticks /ˈskiː pəʊlz/stɪks/ nil /nɪl/
album /ˈælbəm/ gates /ɡeɪts/ knock sb out /ˌnɒk … ˈaʊt/
track /træk/ slalom /ˈslɑːləm/ eliminate sb /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt …/
rhythm guitar /ˌrɪðəm ɡɪˈtɑː(r)/ athletics /æθˈletɪks/ trophy /ˈtrəʊfi/
lead vocalist /ˌliːd ˈvəʊkəlɪst/ athlete /ˈæθliːt/ score /skɔː(r)/
backing vocals /ˈbækɪŋ vəʊklz/ finishing line /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ laɪn/ final score /ˌfaɪnl ˈskɔː(r)/
bass guitar /ˌbeɪs ɡɪˈtɑː(r)/ race /reɪs/ extra time /ˌekstrə ˈtaɪm/
lead guitar /ˌliːd ɡɪˈtɑː(r)/ showjumping /ˈʃəʊdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the charts /ðə tʃɑːts/ rider /ˈraɪdə(r)/ 19.5 SPORTS LEAGUES
award n, v /əˈwɔːd/ fence /fens/ crowd /kraʊd/
number one /ˌnʌmbə ˈwʌn/ saddle /ˈsædl/ spectator /spekˈteɪtə(r)/
record sth /rɪˈkɔːd …/ reins /reɪnz/ league /liːɡ/
release sth /rɪˈliːs …/ jump /dʒʌmp/ season /ˈsiːzn/
critic /ˈkrɪtɪk/ motor racing /ˈməʊtə(r) reɪsɪŋ/ at home /ət ˈhəʊm/
polished /ˈpɒlɪʃt/ crash helmet /ˈkræʃ helmɪt/ (= play at home)
instrumental n /ˌɪnstrəˈmentl/ checkered flag /ˌtʃekəd ˈflæɡ/

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away (= play away) /əˈweɪ/ status /ˈsteɪtəs/ deterioration /dɪˌtɪəriəˈreɪʃn/
territory /ˈterətri/ take responsibility /ˌteɪk rɪspɒnsəˈbɪləti deteriorate /dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt/
fan (sports fan) /fæn/ for sth fɔː(r) …/ result in sth /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn …/
support sb /səˈpɔːt …/ inhabit sth /ɪnˈhæbɪt …/ respect /rɪˈspekt/
supporter /səˈpɔːtə(r)/ vote (for sb/sth) /vəʊt/ in authority /ɪn ɔːˈθɒrəti/
cheer sb on /ˌtʃɪə(r) … ˈɒn/ freedom of speech /ˌfriːdəm əv ˈspiːtʃ/
bottom (of a league) /ˈbɒtəm/ preventive /prɪˈventɪv/ 20.4 EXAM REVISION
top (of a league) /tɒp/ preventative /prɪˈventətɪv/ point /pɔɪnt/
relegate sb /ˈrelɪɡeɪt …/ matter v /ˈmætə(r)/ there’s no point in /ðeəz ˌnəʊ ˈpɔɪnt ɪn
relegation /ˌrelɪˈɡeɪʃn/ innate /ɪˈneɪt/ doing sth duːɪŋ …/
division /dɪˈvɪʒn/ capacity to do sth /kəˌpæsəti tə ˈduː …/ what’s the point /ˌwɒts ðə ˈpɔɪnt əv/
champion(s) /ˈtʃæmpiən/ human being /ˌhjuːmən ˈbiːɪŋ/ of…?
championship /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/ morality /məˈræləti/ I don’t see the /aɪ ˌdəʊnt siː ðə ˈpɔɪnt
promote sb /prəˈməʊt …/ point of sth əv …/
promotion /prəˈməʊʃn/ 20.2 SCHOOL ISSUES tip /tɪp/
runner(s)-up /ˌrʌnər ˈʌp/ independent school /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt skuːl/ revision /rɪˈvɪʒn/
private school /ˈpraɪvət skuːl/ revise (for sth) /rɪˈvaɪz/
state school /ˈsteɪt skuːl/ step /step/
19.6 SUCCESSFUL ATHLETES
debate n /dɪˈbeɪt/ draw sth up /ˌdrɔː … ˈʌp/
determined /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/
issue /ˈɪʃuː/ schedule /ˈʃedjuːl/
determination /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃn/
regarding sth/sb /rɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ …/ realistic /ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪk/
trait /treɪt/
concerning sth/sb /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ …/ absorb sth /əbˈsɔːb …/
fulfil sth /fʊlˈfɪl …/
be better off /bi ˌbetə(r) ˈɒf/ in short bursts /ɪn ˌʃɔːt ˈbɜːsts/
potential /pəˈtenʃl/
(doing sth) beneficial /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃl/
promise n /ˈprɒmɪs/ (to sth/sb)
commitment /kəˈmɪtmənt/ be worse off /bi ˌwɜːs ˈɒf/
nursery school /ˈnɜːsəri skuːl/ sink in /ˌsɪŋk ˈɪn/
goal /ɡəʊl/ prioritize sth /praɪˈɒrətaɪz …/
aim /eɪm/ childminder /ˈtʃaɪldmaɪndə(r)/
divisive /dɪˈvaɪsɪv/ priority /praɪˈɒrəti/
single-minded /ˌsɪŋɡl ˈmaɪndɪd/ bound to do sth /ˈbaʊnd tə du …/
do everything in /duː ˌevriθɪŋ ɪn jɔː elitist /ɪˈliːtɪst/
elite /ɪˈliːt/ come up /kʌm ˈʌp/
your power ˈpaʊə(r)/
statistics /stəˈtɪstɪks/ come up with sth /kʌm ˈʌp wɪð …/
praise v, n /preɪz/
statistically /stəˈtɪstɪkli/ go according to plan /ˌɡəʊ əˌkɔːdɪŋ tə ˈplæn/
criticize sb/sth /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz …/…/
be distracted by sth /bi dɪˈstræktɪd baɪ …/ stay on track /ˌsteɪ ɒn ˈtræk/
criticism /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
maintain sth /meɪnˈteɪn …/ co-educational /ˌkəʊ edʒuˈkeɪʃənl/
co-ed /ˌkəʊˈed/ 20.5 UNIVERSITY
focus /ˈfəʊkəs/
resist sth /rɪˈzɪst …/ compulsory /kəmˈpʌlsəri/ campus university /ˈkæmpəs juːnɪvɜːsəti/
distraction /dɪˈstrækʃn/ obligatory /əˈblɪɡətri/ on campus /ˌɒn ˈkæmpəs/
toughness /ˈtʌfnəs/ curriculum /kəˈrɪkjələm/ hall of residence /ˌhɔːl əv ˈrezɪdəns/
tough /tʌf/ tackle sth /ˈtækl …/ tuition fees /tjuˈɪʃn fiːz/
setback /ˈsetbæk/ bullying /ˈbʊliɪŋ/ grant /ɡrɑːnt/
set sb back /ˌset … ˈbæk/ bully /ˈbʊli/ scholarship /ˈskɒləʃɪp/
overcome sth /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm …/ undergraduate /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/
channel sth /ˈtʃænl …/ 20.3 DISCIPLINE faculty /ˈfæklti/
enhance sth /ɪnˈhɑːns …/ discipline n, v /ˈdɪsəplɪn/ degree /dɪˈɡriː/
obey /əˈbeɪ/ have a degree in sth /ˌhæv ə dɪˈɡriː ɪn …/
punish /ˈpʌnɪʃ/ lecture /ˈlektʃə(r)/
EDUCATION seminar /ˈsemɪnɑː(r)/
cite sth /saɪt …/
20.1 WHY EDUCATION? tutorial /tjuːˈtɔːriəl/
abolition /ˌæbəˈlɪʃn/
self-esteem /ˌself ɪˈstiːm/ tutor /ˈtjuːtə(r)/
abolish sth /əˈbɒlɪʃ …/
self-awareness /ˌself əˈweənəs/ term /tɜːm/
corporal punishment /ˌkɔːpərəl ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
illiteracy /ɪˈlɪtərəsi/ finals /ˈfaɪnlz/
deterrent /dɪˈterənt/
illiterate /ɪˈlɪtərət/ graduate v /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/
deter sb /dɪˈtɜː(r) …/
literate /ˈlɪtərət/ graduate n /ˈɡrædʒuət/
enforce sth /ɪnˈfɔːs …/
truancy /ˈtruːənsi/
enforcement /ɪnˈfɔːsmənt/
play truant /ˌpleɪ ˈtruːənt/ 20.6 POSTGRADUATE COURSES
ignore sth /ɪɡˈnɔː(r) …/
rife /raɪf/ dissertation /ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃn/
misconduct /ˌmɪsˈkɒndʌkt/
widespread /ˈwaɪdspred/ essay /ˈeseɪ/
suspend sb (from sth) /səˈspend …/
proven /ˈpruːvn/ thesis /ˈθiːsɪs/
expel sb (from sth) /ɪkˈspel …/
prospects /ˈprɒspekts/ qualification /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
disruptive /dɪsˈrʌptɪv/
open doors /ˌəʊpən ˈdɔːz/ duration /djuˈreɪʃn/
disrupt sth /dɪsˈrʌpt …/
likelihood /ˈlaɪklihʊd/ MA (Master of Arts) /ˌem ˈeɪ/
be to blame for sth /ˌbi tə ˈbleɪm fɔː(r) …/
probability /ˌprɒbəˈbɪləti/
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MSc (Master of /ˌem es ˈsiː/
Science)
postgraduate /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/
postgrad /ˈpəʊstɡræd/
diploma /dɪˈpləʊmə/
overview /ˈəʊvəvjuː/
credit /ˈkredɪt/
module /ˈmɒdjuːl/
opt for sth /ˈɒpt fɔː(r) …/
specialize in sth /ˈspeʃəlaɪz ɪn …/
mode /məʊd/
distance learning /ˌdɪstəns ˈlɜːnɪŋ/
entry requirement /ˈentri rɪkwaɪəmənt/
equivalent /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
recognize sth /ˈrekəɡnaɪz …/
20.7 UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE
voluntary /ˈvɒləntri/
volunteer n, v /ˌvɒlənˈtɪə(r)/
refer to sth/ /rɪˈfɜː tə … əz …/
sb as sth
found sth /faʊnd …/
retired /rɪˈtaɪəd/
spread /spred/
autonomous /ɔːˈtɒnəməs/
self-help /ˌself ˈhelp/
original /əˈrɪdʒənl/
pursue sth /pəˈsjuː …/
reflect sth /rɪˈflekt …/
wish n /wɪʃ/
utilize sth /ˈjuːtəlaɪz …/
make use of sth /ˌmeɪk ˈjuːs əv …/
vast /vɑːst/
expertise /ˌekspɜːˈtiːz/
expert /ˈekspɜːt/
lifetime /ˈlaɪftaɪm/
subscription /səbˈskrɪpʃn/
thus /ðʌs/
hence /hens/
therefore /ˈðeəfɔː(r)/
affordable /əˈfɔːdəbl/
afford sth /əˈfɔːd …/
accessible /əkˈsesəbl/
WRITING IN ENGLISH
21.1 WRITING AN ESSAY
essay /ˈeseɪ/
paragraph /ˈpærəɡrɑːf/
opening paragraph /ˌəʊpənɪŋ ˈpærəɡrɑːf/
introductory /ɪntrəˈdʌktəri
paragraph ˌpærəɡrɑːf/
final paragraph /ˈfaɪnl ˌpærəɡrɑːf/
description /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/
describe sth /dɪˈskraɪb …/
narrative /ˈnærətɪv/
comparison /kəmˈpærɪsn/
compare A with/ /kəmpeə(r) ˌəɪ wɪð/
to B tə ˈbiː/
argument /ˈɑːɡjumənt/
argue for/ /ˌɑːɡjuː ˈfɔː(r)/
against sth əˈɡeɪnst …/
jot sth down /ˌdʒɒt … ˈdaʊn/
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relevant (to sth) /ˈreləvənt/ in spite of sth /ɪn ˈspaɪt əv …/
build sth up /ˌbɪld … ˈʌp/ despite sth /dɪˈspaɪt …/
outline n, v /ˈaʊtlaɪn/ due to sth/sb /ˈdjuː tə …/
coherent /kəʊˈhɪərənt/ nevertheless /ˌnevəðəˈles/
incoherent /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərənt/
wander off the /ˌwɒndə(r) ɒf ðə 21.4 ADDING INTEREST
subject ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ fascinating /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/
waffle v /ˈwɒfl/ gripping /ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/
draft n /drɑːft/ absorbing /əbˈzɔːbɪŋ/
read sth through /ˌriːd … ˈθruː/ engaging /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
revision /rɪˈvɪʒn/ stimulating /ˈstɪmjuleɪtɪŋ/
revise sth /rɪˈvaɪz …/ dreadful /ˈdredfl/
proofread sth /ˈpruːfriːd …/ awful /ˈɔːfl/
careless /ˈkeələs/ appalling /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
atrocious /əˈtrəʊʃəs/
21.2 ESSAY TITLES superb /suːˈpɜːb/
analyze sth /ˈænəlaɪz …/ brilliant /ˈbrɪliənt/
examine sth /ɪɡˈzæmɪn …/ outstanding /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/
discuss sth /dɪˈskʌs …/ elegant /ˈelɪɡənt/
distinguish sth /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ …/ stylish /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/
evaluate sth /ɪˈvæljueɪt …/ classy /ˈklɑːsi/
evaluation /ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃn/ impressive /ɪmˈpresɪv/
assess sth /əˈses …/ bizarre /bɪˈzɑː(r)/
assessment /əˈsesmənt/ weird /wɪəd/
role /rəʊl/ odd /ɒd/
define sth /dɪˈfaɪn …/ peculiar /pɪˈkjuːliə(r)/
definition /ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn/ cruel /ˈkruːəl/
compare A with/ /kəmpeə(r) ˌəɪ wɪð/ violent /ˈvaɪələnt/
to B tə ˈbiː/ vicious /ˈvɪʃəs/
make a comparison /ˌmeɪk ə kəmˌpærɪsn brutal /ˈbruːtl/
between two bɪtwiːn ˌtuː ˈθɪŋz/
things
account for sth /əˈkaʊnt fɔː(r) …/ 21.5 AVOIDING REPETITION
explain sth /ɪkˈspleɪn …/ point of view /ˌpɔɪnt əv ˈvjuː/
criterion/criteria /kraɪˈtɪəriən/kraɪˈtɪəriə/ realize sth /ˈriːəlaɪz …/
factor /ˈfæktə(r)/ appreciate sth /əˈpriːʃieɪt …/
determine sth /dɪˈtɜːmɪn …/ findings /faɪndɪŋz/
summarize sth /ˈsʌməraɪz …/ results /rɪˈzʌlts/
summary /ˈsʌməri/ advance n /ədˈvɑːns/
benefit /ˈbenɪfɪt/ achieve sth /əˈtʃiːv …/
beneficial /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃl/ accomplish sth /əˈkʌmplɪʃ …/
illustrate sth /ˈɪləstreɪt …/ avoid sth /əˈvɔɪd …/
illustration /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃn/ steer clear of sth /ˌstɪəˈklɪə(r) əv …/
misrepresent sth/sb /ˌmɪsreprɪˈzent …/
21.3 LINKING IDEAS distort sth /dɪˈstɔːt …/
moreover /mɔːrˈəʊvə(r)/ disastrous /dɪˈzɑːstrəs/
in addition /ˌɪn əˈdɪʃn/ catastrophic /ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk/
furthermore /ˌfɜːðəˈmɔː(r)/ disaster /dɪˈzɑːstə(r)/
what’s more /ˌwɒts ˈmɔː(r)/ catastrophe /kəˈtæstrəfi/
in/by contrast /ɪn/baɪ ˈkɒntrɑːst/ comment n, v /ˈkɒment/
(with sth) remark v, n /rɪˈmɑːk/
needless to say /ˌniːdləs tə ˈseɪ/
it goes without /ɪt ˌɡəʊz wɪðaʊt ˈseɪɪŋ/ 21.6 WRITING A CV
saying (that…) CV /ˌsiː ˈviː/
in addition (to sth) /ˌɪn əˈdɪʃn/ curriculum vitae /kəˌrɪkjələm ˈviːtaɪ/
as well as (sth) /əz ˈwel əz/ résumé /ˈrezjumeɪ/
lead to sth /liːd tə …/ professional /prəˈfeʃənl/
result in sth /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn …/ apply for sth /əˈplaɪ fɔː(r) …/
consequently /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/ application /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/
as a result /əz ə rɪˈzʌlt/ adapt sth /əˈdæpt …/
therefore /ˈðeəfɔː(r)/ appropriate /əˈprəʊpriət/
thus /ðʌs/ inappropriate /ˌɪnəˈprəʊpriət/
in (actual) fact /ɪn ˈfækt/
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the following /ðə ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ I would be grateful /aɪ wʊd bi ˈɡreɪtfl give sth up /ˌɡɪv … ˈʌp/
personal details /ˈpɜːsənl ˌdiːteɪlz/ if you could… ɪf ju kəd/ in an ideal world /ɪn ən aɪˌdiːəl ˈwɜːld/
profile /ˈprəʊfaɪl/ enclose sth /ɪnˈkləʊz …/ in practice /ɪn ˈpræktɪs/
boast (about sth) /bəʊst/ Please find /ˌpliːz faɪnd ɪnˈkləʊzd/
attend sth /əˈtend …/ enclosed
22.3 A REPORT
qualification /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ require sth /rɪˈkwaɪə(r) …/
overall /ˌəʊvərˈɔːl/
equivalent (of/ /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ further details /ˌfɜːðə(r) ˈdiːteɪlz/
impression /ɪmˈpreʃn/
to sth) please do not /ˌpliːz də nɒt
hesitate to do sth ˈhezɪteɪt tə …/ as follows /əz ˈfɒləʊz/
equivalent adj /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ feature /ˈfiːtʃə(r)/
skill /skɪl/ I look forward to /aɪ lʊk ˌfɔːwəd tə
hearing from you ˈhɪərɪŋ frɒm ju/ qualified /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/
interest n /ˈɪntrəst/ supportive /səˈpɔːtɪv/
specific /spəˈsɪfɪk/ atmosphere /ˈætməsfɪə(r)/
vague /veɪɡ/ WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS facilities /fəˈsɪlətiz/
reference /ˈrefrəns/ 22.1 A DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY point /pɔɪnt/
referee /ˌrefəˈriː/ gambling /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/ cramped /kræmpt/
gamble /ˈɡæmbl/ canteen /kænˈtiːn/
21.7 PERSONAL STATEMENTS casino /kəˈsiːnəʊ/ decent /ˈdiːsnt/
prospectus /prəˈspektəs/ sophisticated /səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/ lack n, v /læk/
brochure /ˈbrəʊʃə(r)/ cosmopolitan /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtən/ reluctant (to do sth) /rɪˈlʌktənt/
prospective /prəˈspektɪv/ situated /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/ unwilling /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/
accompany sth /əˈkʌmpəni …/ located /ləʊˈkeɪtɪd/ hold sb back /ˌhəʊld … ˈbæk/
application /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/ bank (of a river) /bæŋk/ recommendation /ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn/
demonstrate sth /ˈdemənstreɪt …/ foot (of a mountain) /fʊt/ extend sth /ɪkˈstend …/
enthusiasm /ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm/ originally /əˈrɪdʒənəli/ compulsory /kəmˈpʌlsəri/
enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/ spring (=water) /sprɪŋ/ obligatory /əˈblɪɡətri/
commitment /kəˈmɪtmənt/ stream /striːm/ optional /ˈɒpʃənl/
committed /kəˈmɪtɪd/ spa /spɑː/
dos and don’ts /ˌduːz ənd ˈdəʊntz/ resort n /rɪˈzɔːt/ 22.4 A STORY
criterion/criteria /kraɪˈtɪəriən/kraɪˈtɪəriə/ renowned for /rɪˈnaʊnd fɔː(r) …/
solo /ˈsəʊləʊ/
draft /drɑːft/ (doing) sth
choir /ˈkwaɪə(r)/
feedback /ˈfiːdbæk/ diverse /daɪˈvɜːs/
be up to sth /bi ˈʌp tə …/
exaggerate sth /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt …/ picturesque /ˌpɪktʃəˈresk/
have/get butterflies /hæv/ɡet ˌbʌtəflaɪz
exaggeration /ɪɡˌzædʒəˈreɪʃn/ massive /ˈmæsɪv/
in your stomach ɪn jɔː(r) ˈstʌmək/
catch sb out /ˌkætʃ … ˈaʊt/ run /rʌn/
by the time /baɪ ðə ˈtaɪm/
(=go somewhere)
elaborate adj /ɪˈlæbərət/ petrified /ˈpetrɪfaɪd/
stroll v, n /strəʊl/
coherent /kəʊˈhɪərənt/ turn n /tɜːn/
thriving /θraɪvɪŋ/
leave sth till the /ˌliːv … tɪl ðə tremble /ˈtrembl/
last minute ˌlɑːst ˈmɪnɪt/ thrive /θraɪv/
conductor /kənˈdʌktə(r)/
rushed /rʌʃt/ grow in (confidence) /ˈɡrəʊ ɪn/
leave sth out /ˌliːv … ˈaʊt/ 22.2 A DISCURSIVE ESSAY
join in (with sb) /ˌdʒɔɪn ˈɪn/
omit sth /əˈmɪt …/ ban v, n /bæn/
breathe a sigh of /briːð ə ˌsaɪ əv rɪˈliːf/
prohibit sth /prəˈhɪbɪt …/ relief
21.8 FORMAL LETTERS ownership /ˈəʊnəʃɪp/ congratulate sb /kənˈɡrætʃuleɪt …/
Dear Sir/Madam /ˌdɪə ˈsɜː(r)/ˈmædəm/ congested /kənˈdʒestɪd/ clap /klæp/
Yours faithfully /ˌjɔːz ˈfeɪθfəli/ congestion /kənˈdʒestʃən/ applaud /əˈplɔːd/
Yours sincerely /ˌjɔːz sɪnˈsɪəli/ adequate /ˈædɪkwət/ take a bow /ˌteɪk ə ˈbəʊ/
inform sb (that…) /ɪnˈfɔːm …/ bring sth to a /ˌbrɪŋ … tu ə bow v /baʊ/
standstill ˈstændstɪl/
enquire/inquire /ɪnˈkwaɪə(r)/
(about sth) inevitable /ɪnˈevɪtəbl/
22.5 AN ARTICLE
complain /kəmˈpleɪn/ restrict sth /rɪˈstrɪkt …/
for the better/worse /fə ðə ˈbetə(r)/ˈwɜːs/
(about sth) in addition /ˌɪn əˈdɪʃn/
nowadays /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
in response to /ɪn rɪˈspɒns tə …/ pollution /pəˈluːʃn/
sth/sb convenience food /kənˈviːniəns fuːd/
pollute sth /pəˈluːt …/
regarding /rɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/ rather than /ˈrɑːðə ðən/
damaging /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/
concerning /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/ consume sth /kənˈsjuːm …/
historic /hɪˈstɒrɪk/
I regret to inform /aɪ rɪˌɡret tu ɪnˈfɔːm ju/ junk food /ˈdʒʌŋk fuːd/
however /haʊˈevə(r)/
you (that)… fast food /ˈfɑːst fuːd/
dependent on /dɪˈpendənt ɒn …/
apologize (for sth) /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/ sth/sb on the other hand /ˌɒn ði ˈʌðə(r) hænd/
further to sth /ˈfɜːðə(r) tə …/ consequently /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/ awareness /əˈweənəs/
of (7 May) /əv/ commuter /kəˈmjuːtə(r)/ contribute (to sth) /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
with reference /wɪð ˈrefrəns tə …/ commuting /kəˈmjuːtɪŋ/ content /ˈkɒntent/
to sth efficient /ɪˈfɪʃnt/ organic /ɔːˈɡænɪk/
inefficient /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃnt/ spring up /ˌsprɪŋ ˈʌp/

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in season /ɪn ˈsiːzn/ 23.2 JOBS AND DUTIES predictable /prɪˈdɪktəbl/
food miles /ˈfuːd maɪlz/ priest /priːst/ unpredictable /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbl/
migration /maɪˈɡreɪʃn/ civil servant /ˌsɪvl ˈsɜːvənt/ task /tɑːsk/
diverse /daɪˈvɜːs/ the civil service /ðə ˌsɪvl ˈsɜːvɪs/ undertake sth /ˌʌndəˈteɪk …/
eat out /ˌiːt ˈaʊt/ head (of a /hed/ significance /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
eat in /ˌiːt ˈɪn/ department) significant /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
administrator /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtə(r)/ contribution /ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃn/
22.6 AN INFORMAL LETTER run sth /rʌn …/ autonomy /ɔːˈtɒnəmi/
delighted /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/ managing director /ˌmænɪdʒɪŋ dəˈrektə(r)/ autonomous /ɔːˈtɒnəməs/
hear sth /hɪə(r) …/ human resources /ˈhjuːmən rɪˈzɔːsɪz/ initiative /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
(=be told sth) personnel /ˌpɜːsəˈnel/ feedback /ˈfiːdbæk/
as you know /ˌæz ju ˈnəʊ/ recruit sb /rɪˈkruːt …/ valued /ˈvæljuːd/
loads of sth /ˈləʊdz əv …/ recruitment /rɪˈkruːtmənt/ meaningful /ˈmiːnɪŋfl/
relatively /ˈrelətɪvli/ train sb /treɪn …/
a short space /ə ˌʃɔːt speɪs əv ˈtaɪm/ training /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/ 23.5 INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES
of time designer /dɪˈzaɪnə(r)/ make sb redundant /ˌmeɪk … rɪˈdʌndənt/
I’d be inclined to /aɪd bi ɪnˈklaɪnd tə/ design sth /dɪˈzaɪn …/ lay sb off /ˌleɪ … ˈɒf/
(do sth) specialize in sth /ˈspeʃəlaɪz ɪn …/ redundancy /rɪˈdʌndənsi/
go for sth /ˈɡəʊ fɔː(r) …/ importer /ɪmˈpɔːtə(r)/ dispute n /ˈdɪspjuːt/
intensive /ɪnˈtensɪv/ import sth /ɪmˈpɔːt …/ resolve sth /rɪˈzɒlv …/
(somewhere) in /ɪn ðə ˈriːdʒən əv/ exporter /ekˈspɔːtə(r)/
the region of unrest /ʌnˈrest/
export sth /ɪkˈspɔːt …/ escalate /ˈeskəleɪt/
preferably /ˈprefrəbli/
supervisor /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/ escalation /ˌeskəˈleɪʃn/
given sth /ˈɡɪvn …/
up to standard /ˌʌp tə ˈstændəd/ pay freeze /ˈpeɪ friːz/
in view of /ɪn ˈvjuː əv/
social worker /ˈsəʊʃl wɜːkə(r)/ safeguard sth/sb /ˈseɪfɡɑːd …/
content /ˈkɒntent/
deprived /dɪˈpraɪvd/ (trade) union /ˈjuːniən/
as far as sth is /əz ˌfɑː(r) əz … ɪz
concerned kənsɜːnd/ ballot sb /ˈbælət …/
your best bet /jɔː(r) ˈbest ˌbet/ 23.3 JOB PROSPECTS (secret) ballot /ˈbælət/
put sb up /ˌpʊt … ˈʌp/ fragile /ˈfrædʒaɪl/ strike /straɪk/
tied up /ˌtaɪd ˈʌp/ prospects /ˈprɒspekts/ talks /tɔːks/
get together /ˌɡet təˈɡeðə(r)/ the private sector /ðə ˈpraɪvət sektə(r)/ negotiate sth /nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt …/
thrilled /θrɪld/ the public sector /ðə ˈpʌblɪk sektə(r)/ settlement /ˈsetlmənt/
suffer sth /ˈsʌfə(r) …/ compromise n, v /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/
loss /lɒs/ deadlock /ˈdedlɒk/
WORK cutback /ˈkʌtbæk/
23.1 DIFFERENT JOBS cut sth back /ˌkʌt … ˈbæk/ 23.6 APPRENTICESHIPS
skilled /skɪld/ construction /kənˈstrʌkʃn/ apprentice /əˈprentɪs/
semi-skilled /ˌsemi ˈskɪld/ struggle /ˈstrʌɡl/ apprenticeship /əˈprentɪʃɪp/
unskilled /ˌʌnˈskɪld/ developer /dɪˈveləpə(r)/ benefit from sth /ˈbenɪfɪt frɒm …/
class sb/sth as sth /ˈklɑːs … əz …/ prosperous /ˈprɒspərəs/ take sb on /ˌteɪk … ˈɒn/
classify sb/sth /ˈklæsɪfaɪ …/ prosper /ˈprɒspə(r)/ tool /tuːl/
manual /ˈmænjuəl/ out of work /ˌaʊt əv ˈwɜːk/ monitor sb /ˈmɒnɪtə(r) …/
carpenter /ˈkɑːpəntə(r)/ unemployed /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/ productivity /ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/
plumber /ˈplʌmə(r)/ retirement /rɪˈtaɪəmənt/ productive /prəˈdʌktɪv/
electrician /ɪˌlekˈtrɪʃn/ retire /rɪˈtaɪə(r)/ funding /ˈfʌndɪŋ/
bricklayer /ˈbrɪkleɪə(r)/ anticipate sth /ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt …/ in return (for sth) /ˌɪn rɪˈtɜːn/
qualification /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ GP (General /ˌdʒiː ˈpiː/ motivated /ˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd/
labourer /ˈleɪbərə(r)/ Practitioner)
motivation /ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃn/
dustman /ˈdʌstmən/ recovery /rɪˈkʌvəri/
foundation /faʊnˈdeɪʃn/
high street /ˈhaɪ striːt/ recover /rɪˈkʌvə(r)/
role /rəʊl/
counter /ˈkaʊntə(r)/ sector /ˈsektə(r)/
career /kəˈrɪə(r)/
florist(’s) /ˈflɒrɪst/
retention /rɪˈtenʃn/
travel agent /ˈtrævl eɪdʒənt/ 23.4 JOB SATISFACTION retain sth/sb /rɪˈteɪn …/
travel agency /ˈtrævl eɪdʒənsi/ challenging /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/ stick with sth /ˈstɪk wɪð …/
estate agent /ɪsˈteɪt eɪdʒənt/ fresh/new challenge /ˌfreʃ/ˌnjuː ˈtʃælɪndʒ/ recruit sb (to do sth) /rɪˈkruːt …/
cashier /kæˈʃɪə(r)/ demanding /dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/
pharmacist /ˈfɑːməsɪst/ satisfying /ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
pharmacy /ˈfɑːməsi/ satisfaction /ˌsætɪsˈfækʃn/
BUSINESS AND FINANCE
chemist(’s) /ˈkemɪst/ measure sth /ˈmeʒə(r) …/ 24.1 COMPANY GROWTH
librarian /laɪˈbreəriən/ criterion/criteria /kraɪˈtɪəriən/kraɪˈtɪəriə/ retailer /ˈriːteɪlə(r)/
library /ˈlaɪbrəri/ variety /vəˈraɪəti/ wholesaler /ˈhəʊlseɪlə(r)/
traffic warden /ˈtræfɪk wɔːdn/ varied /ˈveərid/ point to sth /ˈpɔɪnt tə …/

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downfall /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/ survey n /ˈsɜːveɪ/ POLITICS
operational /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənl/ carry sth out /ˌkæri … ˈaʊt/ 25.1 POLITICAL SYSTEMS
account for sth /əˈkaʊnt fɔː(r) …/ conduct sth /kɒnˈdʌkt …/
capitalist /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/
potential /pəˈtenʃl/ analyst /ˈænəlɪst/
socialist /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/
growth /ɡrəʊθ/ analysis /əˈnæləsɪs/
communist /ˈkɒmjənɪst/
target sth /ˈtɑːɡɪt …/ analyse sth /ˈænəlaɪz …/
social democrat /ˌsəʊʃl ˈdeməkræt/
giant adj, n /ˈdʒaɪənt/ strategic /strəˈtiːdʒɪk/
system /ˈsɪstəm/
flourish /ˈflʌrɪʃ/ strategy /ˈstrætədʒi/
interference /ˌɪntəˈfɪərəns/
emphasize sth /ˈemfəsaɪz …/ crisis /ˈkraɪsɪs/
interfere (in sth) /ˌɪntəˈfɪə(r)/
emphasis (on sth) /ˈemfəsɪs/ ploy /plɔɪ/
better off /ˌbetə(r) ˈɒf/
compete (with sb) /kəmˈpiːt/ avert sth /əˈvɜːt …/
spectrum /ˈspektrəm/
evaluate sth /ɪˈvæljueɪt …/ expire /ɪkˈspaɪə(r)/
principle /ˈprɪnsəpl/
assess sth /əˈses …/ run out /ˌrʌn ˈaʊt/
state n /steɪt/
adjust sth /əˈdʒʌst …/ generic /dʒəˈnerɪk/
treat sb /triːt …/
adjustment /əˈdʒʌstmənt/
aim (to do sth) /eɪm/
demographics /ˌdeməˈɡræfɪks/ 24.4 THE STOCK MARKET regulate sth /ˈreɡjuleɪt …/
distribution /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃn/ investor /ɪnˈvestə(r)/ out of your hands /ˌaʊt əv jɔː(r) ˈhændz/
executive /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/ investment /ɪnˈvestmənt/ fundamental /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/
CEO (Chief /ˌsiː iː ˈəʊ/ speculator /ˈspekjuleɪtə(r)/ reject sth /rɪˈdʒekt …/
Executive Officer) the stock market /ðə ˈstɒk mɑːkɪt/ rejection /rɪˈdʒekʃn/
competitor /kəmˈpetɪtə(r)/ share n (stock market) /ʃeə(r)/ bridge the gap /ˌbrɪdʒ ðə ˈɡæp/
competition /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/ determine sth /dɪˈtɜːmɪn …/ (between A and B)
combination /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃn/ incorporate sth /ɪnˈkɔːpəreɪt …/
24.2 HOW TO SELL current /ˈkʌrənt/ (the) welfare state /ˌwelfeə ˈsteɪt/
persistent /pəˈsɪstənt/ climate (economic/ /ˈklaɪmət/ broadly-based /ˌbrɔːdli ˈbeɪst/
pushy /ˈpʊʃi/ political)
optimism /ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/ momentum /məˈmentəm/ 25.2 POLITICAL VIEWS
optimistic /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ play a part (in sth) /ˌpleɪ ə ˈpɑːt/
left-wing /ˌleft ˈwɪŋ/
sporadic /spəˈrædɪk/ tempt sb (into sth) /tempt …/
right-wing /ˌraɪt ˈwɪŋ/
half-hearted /ˌhɑːf ˈhɑːtɪd/ trigger sth /ˈtrɪɡə(r) …/
on the left /ɒn ðə ˈleft/
get carried away /ɡet ˌkærid əˈweɪ/ surge /sɜːdʒ/
on the right /ɒn ðə ˈraɪt/
(by/with sth) upward /ˈʌpwəd/
a left-winger /ə ˌleft ˈwɪŋə(r)/
reservation /ˌrezəˈveɪʃn/ downward /ˈdaʊnwəd/
a right-winger /ə ˌraɪt ˈwɪŋə(r)/
misgiving(s) /ˌmɪsˈɡɪvɪŋ/ fuel sth /ˈfjuːəl …/
through and /ˌθruː ənd ˈθruː/
campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ short-term /ˌʃɔːt ˈtɜːm/ through
launch a campaign /ˌlɔːntʃ ə kæmˈpeɪn/ long-term /ˌlɒŋ ˈtɜːm/ party (political) /ˈpɑːti/
crucial /ˈkruːʃl/ in the expectation /ɪn ðə ˌekspekˈteɪʃn/ describe sb as sth /dɪˈskraɪb … əz …/
invest sth (in sth) /ɪnˈvest …/ (that)
the centre /ðə ˈsentə(r)/
step back /ˌstep ˈbæk/ wipe sth off (sth) /ˌwaɪp … ˈɒf/
tend to do sth /ˈtend tə du …/
objective /əbˈdʒektɪv/
conservative /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/
subjective /səbˈdʒektɪv/ 24.5 ECONOMIC RECESSION ultra- /ˈʌltrə/
get into the habit /ɡet ɪntə ðə ˌhæbɪt (high/low) inflation /ɪnˈfleɪʃn/ reactionary /riˈækʃənri/
of doing sth əv ˈduːɪŋ …/ percentage /pəˈsentɪdʒ/ liberal /ˈlɪbərəl/
loyal /ˈlɔɪəl/ reckless /ˈrekləs/ issue /ˈɪʃuː/
loyalty /ˈlɔɪəlti/ major /ˈmeɪdʒə(r)/ radical /ˈrædɪkl/
put sb off /ˌpʊt … ˈɒf/ minor /ˈmaɪnə(r)/ ideology /ˌaɪdiˈɒlədʒi/
shift sth /ʃɪft …/ recession /rɪˈseʃn/ ideological /ˌaɪdiəˈlɒdʒɪkl/
focus n, v /ˈfəʊkəs/ sharp (of a change) /ʃɑːp/ dogmatic /dɒɡˈmætɪk/
feature /ˈfiːtʃə(r)/ drop /drɒp/ middle-of-the-road /ˌmɪdl əv ðə ˈrəʊd/
output /ˈaʊtpʊt/ moderate /ˈmɒdərət/
24.3 FIRMS IN CRISIS slump n, v /slʌmp/ apolitical /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkl/
patent n, v /ˈpætnt/ commodity /kəˈmɒdəti/ apathetic /ˌæpəˈθetɪk/
inventor /ɪnˈventə(r)/ soar /sɔː(r)/
invention /ɪnˈvenʃn/ circumstances /ˈsɜːkəmstənsɪz/ 25.3 ELECTIONS
pharmaceutical /ˌfɑːməˈsuːtɪkl/ interest rate /ˈɪntrest reɪt/
election /ɪˈlekʃn/
in-house /ˈɪn haus/ combat sth /ˈkɒmbæt …/
elect /ɪˈlekt/
innovation /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/ step in /ˌstep ˈɪn/
vote /vəʊt/
innovative /ˈɪnəvətɪv/ on the brink of sth /ɒn ðə ˈbrɪŋk əv …/
general election /ˌdʒenrəl ɪˈlekʃn/
diversification /daɪˌvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ forecast sth /ˈfɔːkɑːst …/
hold sth /həʊld …/
diversify /daɪˈvɜːsɪfaɪ/ public service /ˌpʌblɪk ˈsɜːvɪs/ (an election)
prediction /prɪˈdɪkʃn/ collapse /kəˈlæps/ comprise sth /kəmˈpraɪz …/
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the House of /ðə ˌhaʊs əv ˈkɒmənz/ grant sth /ɡrɑːnt …/ broadcast n, v /ˈbrɔːdkɑːst/
Commons desperately /ˈdespərətli/ live adj /laɪv/
historic /hɪˈstɒrɪk/ park and ride /ˌpɑːk ənd ˈraɪd/ reality show /riˈæləti ʃəʊ/
seat /siːt/ serial /ˈsɪəriəl/
overall majority /ˌəʊvərɔːl məˈdʒɒrəti/ chat show /ˈtʃæt ʃəʊ/
THE MEDIA
option /ˈɒpʃn/ guest /ɡest/
optional /ˈɒpʃənl/ 26.1 NEWSPAPERS
series /ˈsɪəriːz/
minority /maɪˌnɒrəti journalism /ˈdʒɜːnəlɪzəm/
costume drama /ˈkɒstjuːm drɑːmə/
government ˈɡʌvənmənt/ journalist /ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst/
repeat n /rɪˈpiːt/
coalition /ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃn/ reporter /rɪˈpɔːtə(r)/
episode /ˈepɪsəʊd/
hectic /ˈhektɪk/ investigative /ɪnˌvestɪɡətɪv
topical /ˈtɒpɪkl/
negotiation /nɪˌɡəʊʃiˈeɪʃn/ journalism ˈdʒɜːnəlɪzəm/
debate /dɪˈbeɪt/
negotiate (sth) /nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/ current affairs /ˌkʌrənt əˈfeəz/
highlight n /ˈhaɪlaɪt/
agreement /əˈɡriːmənt/ detailed /ˈdiːteɪld/
report on sth /rɪˈpɔːt ɒn …/
leader /ˈliːdə(r)/ unbiased /ʌnˈbaɪəst/
game show /ˈɡeɪm ʃəʊ/
abandon sth /əˈbændən …/ biased /ˈbaɪəst/
contestant /kənˈtestənt/
policy /ˈpɒləsi/ give sth away /ˌɡɪv … əˈweɪ/
campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ review /rɪˈvjuː/
witty /ˈwɪti/ 26.4 TV NEWS
downmarket /ˌdaʊnˈmɑːkɪt/ whenever /wenˈevə(r)/
25.4 PARTY MANIFESTO
upmarket /ˌʌpˈmɑːkɪt/ decade /ˈdekeɪd/
manifesto /ˌmænɪˈfestəʊ/ rolling news /ˈrəʊlɪŋ njuːz/
a good read /ə ˌɡʊd ˈriːd/
policy /ˈpɒləsi/ channel /ˈtʃænl/
coverage /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/
cut sth /kʌt …/ update n /ˈʌpdeɪt/
cartoon /kɑːˈtuːn/
red tape /ˌred ˈteɪp/ instant /ˈɪnstənt/
tabloid /ˈtæblɔɪd/
reform sth /rɪˈfɔːm …/ break v (of news) /breɪk/
broadsheet /ˈbrɔːdʃiːt/
conduct sth /kənˈndʌkt …/ follow sth/sb /ˈfɒləʊ …/
trivial /ˈtrɪviəl/
comprehensive /ˌkɒmprɪˈhensɪv/ reporting /rɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/
gossip n, v /ˈɡɒsɪp/
complete /kəmˈpliːt/ downside /ˈdaʊnsaɪd/
celebrity /səˈlebrəti/
full /fʊl/ upside /ˈʌpsaɪd/
the press /ðə ˈpres/
review n /rɪˈvjuː/ repetitive /rɪˈpetətɪv/
a good/bad name /ə ɡʊd/bæd neɪm/
spending /ˈspendɪŋ/ switch (sth) off /ˌswɪtʃ ˈɒf/
reputation /ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/
guarantee sth /ˌɡærənˈtiː …/ broadcaster /ˈbrɔːdkɑːstə(r)/
publish sth /ˈpʌblɪʃ …/
in real terms /ɪn ˈriːəl tɜːmz/ rumour /ˈruːmə(r)/
censor sth /ˈsensə(r) …/
simplify sth /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ …/ speculation /ˌspekjuˈleɪʃn/
censorship /ˈsensəʃɪp/
simplification /ˌsɪmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ speculate about sth /ˈspekjuleɪt əbaʊt …/
benefits /ˈbenɪfɪts/ viewer /ˈvjuːə(r)/
provision /prəˈvɪʒn/ 26.2 NEWS HEADLINES
air time /ˈeətaɪm/
measure n /ˈmeʒə(r)/ curb n, v /kɜːb/
rivalry /ˈraɪvlri/
welfare /ˈwelfeə(r)/ axe sb/sth /æks …/
rival /ˈraɪvl/
push for sth /ˈpʊʃ fɔː(r) …/ hit sb/sth (= affect) /hɪt …/
intense /ɪnˈtens/
establish sth /ɪˈstæblɪʃ …/ urge sth /ɜːdʒ …/
hold sb (=keep /həʊld …/
prisoner) 26.5 ADVERTISING
25.5 LOCAL POLITICS
probe /prəʊb/ advertising /ˈædvətaɪzɪŋ/
oppose sth /əˈpəʊz …/ advertisement /ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/
clash /klæʃ/
be opposed to sth /bi əˈpəʊzd tə …/ ad /æd/
blaze /bleɪz/
be in favour of sth /bi ɪn ˈfeɪvə(r) əv …/ advert /ˈædvɜːt/
vow to do sth /ˈvaʊ tə du …/
support sth /səˈpɔːt …/ commercial /kəˈmɜːʃl/
quit /kwɪt/
concern v, n /kənˈsɜːn/ campaign n /kæmˈpeɪn/
resign /rɪˈzaɪn/
cross section /ˈkrɒs sekʃn/ persuade sb to /pəˈsweɪd … tə du …/
blast n /blɑːst/
litter /ˈlɪtə(r)/ do sth
aid n /eɪd/
litter bin /ˈlɪtə bɪn/ sway sb /sweɪ …/
boost n, v /buːst/
graffiti /ɡrəˈfiːti/ influence sb /ˈɪnfluəns …/
plot (= secret plan) /plɒt/
closure /ˈkləʊʒə(r)/ public opinion /ˌpʌblɪk əˈpɪnjən/
foil sth /fɔɪl …/
blow n /bləʊ/ a course of action /ə ˌkɔːs əv ˈækʃn/
bid n, v /bɪd/
pensioner /ˈpenʃənə(r)/ set out to do sth /set ˈaʊt tə du …/
drama /ˈdrɑːmə/
pension /ˈpenʃn/ target sb /ˈtɑːɡɪt …/
threat /θret/
rowdy /ˈraʊdi/ promote sth /prəˈməʊt …/
antisocial behaviour /ˌæntiˌsəʊʃl bɪˈheɪvjə(r)/ approach n /əˈprəʊtʃ/
26.3 WHAT’S ON TV TONIGHT?
resident /ˈrezɪdənt/ mailshot /ˈmeɪlʃɒt/
present sth /prɪˈzent …/
priority /praɪˈɒrəti/ billboard /ˈbɪlbɔːd/
host sth /həʊst …/
allocation /ˌæləˈkeɪʃn/ publicity /pʌbˈlɪsəti/
chair sth /tʃeə(r) …/
eyesore /ˈaɪsɔː(r)/ special effects /ˌspeʃl ɪˈfekts/

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glamorous /ˈɡlæmərəs/ witness n, v /ˈwɪtnəs/ life sentence /ˌlaɪf ˈsentəns/
glamour /ˈɡlæmə(r)/ in the meantime /ɪn ðə ˈmiːntaɪm/ threat (to sth/sb) /θret/
image /ˈɪmɪdʒ/ investigation /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/ lock sb away/up /ˌlɒk … əˈweɪ/ˈʌp/
slogan /ˈsləʊɡən/ investigate sth /ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt …/ behind bars /bɪˌhaɪnd ˈbɑːz/
nuisance /ˈnjuːsns/ incident /ˈɪnsɪdənt/ cell /sel/
arrest n, v /əˈrest/ be remanded in /bi rɪˌmɑːndɪd ɪn
hold sth/sb up /ˌhəʊld … ˈʌp/ custody ˈkʌstədi/
CRIME
hold-up /ˈhəʊld ʌp/ justice /ˈdʒʌstɪs/
27.1 TYPES OF CRIME consequence /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/
suspiciously /səˈspɪʃəsli/
murder n, v /ˈmɜːdə(r)/ (of sth)
alert sb /əˈlɜːt …/
attempted murder /əˌtemptɪd ˈmɜːdə(r)/
get away /ˌɡet əˈweɪ/
carry sth out /ˌkæri … ˈaʊt/ 27.5 A CRIME STORY
investigation /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/ affair /əˈfeə(r)/
27.3 THE LEGAL SYSTEM
get away with /ɡet əˌweɪ wɪð affairs /əˈfeəz/
murder ˈmɜːdə(r)/ trial /ˈtraɪəl/
try sb for sth /ˈtraɪ … fɔː(r) …/ chief inspector /ˌtʃiːf ɪnˈspektə(r)/
theft /θeft/
evidence /ˈevɪdəns/ suspect n /ˈsʌspekt/
thief /θiːf/
proof /pruːf/ suspect sb (of sth/ /səˈspekt …/
steal /stiːl/ of doing sth)
burglary /ˈbɜːɡləri/ guilty /ˈɡɪlti/
motive /ˈməʊtɪv/
burglar /ˈbɜːɡlə(r)/ convict sb of sth /kənˈvɪkt … əv …/
blackmail n, v /ˈblækmeɪl/
burgle /ˈbɜːɡl/ innocent /ˈɪnəsnt/
alibi /ˈæləbaɪ/
robbery /ˈrɒbəri/ acquit sb /əˈkwɪt …/
question sb /ˈkwestʃən …/
robber /ˈrɒbə(r)/ legal /ˈliːɡl/
have sth/nothing /hæv … tə ˈʃəʊ fɔː(r) …/
rob /rɒb/ citizen /ˈsɪtɪzn/ to show for sth
shoplifting /ˈʃɒplɪftɪŋ/ right /raɪt/ forensic /fəˈrensɪk/
shoplifter /ˈʃɒplɪftə(r)/ court (of law) /kɔːt/ evidence /ˈevɪdəns/
shoplift /ˈʃɒplɪft/ judge n /dʒʌdʒ/ reveal sth /rɪˈviːl …/
assault n, v /əˈsɔːlt/ jury /ˈdʒʊəri/ weapon /ˈwepən/
assailant /əˈseɪlənt/ case (in law) /keɪs/ stab sb /stæb …/
attacker /əˈtækə(r)/ magistrate /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/ break-in /ˈbreɪk ɪn/
attack sb /əˈtæk …/ fine n, v /faɪn/ break in/into sth /ˌbreɪk ˈɪn/ˈɪntə …/
rape n, v /reɪp/ probation /prəˈbeɪʃn/ victim /ˈvɪktɪm/
rapist /ˈreɪpɪst/ probation officer /prəˈbeɪʃn ɒfɪsə(r)/ let sb in /ˌlet … ˈɪn/
arson /ˈɑːsn/ imprisonment /ɪmˈprɪznmənt/
arsonist /ˈɑːsənɪst/ verdict /ˈvɜːdɪkt/
mandatory /ˈmændətəri/ SPOKEN ENGLISH
manslaughter /ˈmænslɔːtə(r)/
sentence n, v /ˈsentəns/ 28.1 INFORMAL LANGUAGE
fraud /frɔːd/
fraudster /ˈfrɔːdstə(r)/ offence /əˈfens/ Cheerio /ˌtʃɪəriˈəʊ/
defraud /dɪˈfrɔːd/ crime /kraɪm/ Cheers /tʃɪəz/
kidnapping /ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ/ offender /əˈfendə(r)/ Bye /baɪ/
kidnapper /ˈkɪdnæpə(r)/ capital punishment /ˌkæpɪtl ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ Bye bye /ˈbaɪbaɪ/
kidnap sb /ˈkɪdnæp …/ abolish sth /əˈbɒlɪʃ …/ Be seeing you /bi ˈsiːɪŋ ju/
ransom /ˈrænsəm/ abolition /ˌæbəˈlɪʃn/ How’s it going? /ˌhaʊz ɪt ˈɡəʊɪŋ/
forgery /ˈfɔːdʒəri/ fed up /ˌfed ˈʌp/
forger /ˈfɔːdʒə(r)/ 27.4 THE ROLE OF PRISON What’s up? /ˌwɒtz ˈʌp/
forge /fɔːdʒ/ no option but to /nəʊ ˌɒpʃn bət tə ˈdu …/ bloke /bləʊk/
bribery /ˈbraɪbəri/ do sth guy /ɡaɪ/
bribe /braɪb/ take the easy /ˌteɪk ðə ˈiːzi ɒpʃn/ broke /brəʊk/
option (a) quid /kwɪd/
corruption /kəˈrʌpʃn/
deterrent /dɪˈterənt/ skint /skɪnt/
deter sb from /dɪˌtɜː(r) … frɒm you’re joking /jʊə ˈdʒəʊkɪŋ/
27.2 A CRIME SCENE doing sth ˈduːɪŋ …/ you’re kidding /jʊə ˈkɪdɪŋ/
accuse sb of doing /əˌkjuːz … əv ˈduːɪŋ …/ punish sb /ˈpʌnɪʃ …/
sth pop over/in/round /ˌpɒp ˈəʊvə(r)/ˈɪn/
punishment /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ ˈraʊnd/
charge sb with sth /ˈtʃɑːdʒ … wɪð …/
rehabilitate sb /ˌriːəˈbɪlɪteɪt …/ telly /ˈteli/
tip-off /ˈtɪp ɒf/
rehabilitation /ˌriːəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃn/ a lie-down /ə ˌlaɪ ˈdaʊn/
tip sb off /ˌtɪp … ˈɒf/
convict sb (of sth) /kənˈvɪkt …/ kip /kɪp/
the scene of the /ðə ˌsiːn əv ðə ˈkraɪm/
prisoner /ˈprɪznə(r)/ kid /kɪd/
crime
reoffend /ˌriːəˈfend/ a hell of a … /ə ˈhel əv ə/
the crime scene /ðə ˈkraɪm siːn/
repeat offender /rɪˌpiːt əˈfendə(r)/ a heck of a … /ə ˈhek əv ə/
flee /fliː/
release sb /rɪˈliːs …/ fancy (doing) sth /ˈfænsi …/
victim /ˈvɪktɪm/
serve sth (time /sɜːv …/ do n /duː/
appeal (to sb) for /əˈpiːl fɔː(r) …/
in prison) get-together /ˈɡet təɡeðə(r)/
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no way! /ˌnəʊ ˈweɪ/
no chance /ˈnəʊ ˌtʃɑːns/
a pain /ə peɪn/
a pain in the neck /ə ˌpeɪn ɪn ðə ˈnek/
mate /meɪt/
nick sth /nɪk …/
pinch sth /pɪntʃ …/
be off /bi ˈɒf/
I’d better be off /aɪd ˌbetə bi ˈɒf/
28.2 SPOKEN RESPONSES
cheers! = thank you /tʃɪəz/
cheers! = as a toast /tʃɪəz/
cheers! = goodbye /tʃɪəz/
go ahead /ˌɡəʊ ˈəhed/
feel free /ˌfiːl ˈfriː/
help yourself /ˌhelp jɔːˈself/
it’s up to you /ɪts ˌʌp tə ˈju/
that’s all right /ˈðætz ɔːl ˌraɪt/
not at all /ˌnɒt æt ˈɔːl/
don’t mention it /ˌdəʊnt ˈmenʃn ɪt/
you’re welcome /jʊə(r) ˈwelkəm/
get lost /ˌɡet ˈlɒst/
absolutely /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
I guess so /aɪ ˈɡes səʊ/
I suppose so /aɪ səˈpəʊz səʊ/
good heavens /ˌɡʊd ˈhevnz/
good grief /ˌɡʊd ˈɡriːf/
I haven’t a clue /aɪ ˌhævnt ə ˈkluː/
I’ve no idea /aɪv ˌnəʊ aɪˈdɪə/
I haven’t the /aɪ ˌhævnt ðə ˈfeɪntɪst/
faintest (idea)
so far so good /ˌsəʊ ˈfɑː ˌsəʊ ˈɡʊd/
you’ll be lucky /ˌjuːl bi ˈlʌki/
so what? /ˌsəʊ ˈwɒt/
what for? /ˌwɒt ˈfɔː(r)/
definitely /ˈdefɪnətli/
definitely not /ˌdefɪnətli ˈnɒt/
that’s a load of /ˌðætz ə ˌləʊd əv ˈrʌbɪʃ/
rubbish
don’t you dare! /ˌdəʊnt ju ˈdeə(r)/
28.3 VAGUE LANGUAGE
fiftyish /ˈfɪftiɪʃ/
longish /ˈlɒŋɪʃ/
vague /veɪɡ/
stuff /stʌf/
things/stuff like /ˌθɪŋz/ˌstʌf laɪk ˈðæt/
that
or thereabouts /ɔː(r) ˌðeərəˈbaʊts/
round about /ˌraʊnd əˈbaʊt/
(fifty-)something /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
(be) getting on /ˈɡetɪŋ ɒn fɔː(r) …/
for sth
something like that/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ laɪk ðæt/ɒn
on those lines/ ðəʊz laɪnz/əˈlɒŋ ðəʊz
along those lines laɪnz/
shortly before/ /ˌʃɔːtli bɪˈfɔː(r)/
after sth ˈɑːftə(r) …/
just before/ /ˌdʒʌst bɪˈfɔː(r)/
after sth ˈɑːftə(r) …/
give or take (a few /ˌɡɪv ɔː ˈteɪk/
minutes/a mile, etc.)
OXFORD LEARNER’S POCKET WORD SKILLS WORDLIST
plus /plʌs/ 29.2 PREFIX UN-
or so /ɔː səʊ/ uncharacteristic /ˌʌnˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/
masses of sth /ˈmæsɪz əv …/ uncooperative /ˌʌnkəʊˈɒpərətɪv/
loads of sth /ˈləʊdz əv …/ unfamiliar with sth /ˌʌnfəˈmɪliə(r) wɪð …/
stacks of sth /ˈstæks əv …/ unconcerned /ˌʌnkənˈsɜːnd/
tons of sth /ˈtʌnz əv …/ unconventional /ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənl/
somehow (or other) /ˈsʌmhaʊ/ unpredictable /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbl/
unfortunate /ʌnˈfɔːtʃənət/
28.4 SPOKEN LINK WORDS unbalanced /ˌʌnˈbælənst/
as a matter of fact /əz ə ˌmætər əv ˈfækt/ unscrupulous /ʌnˈskruːpjələs/
to be honest /tə bi ˈɒnɪst/ unpopular /ʌnˈpɒpjələ(r)/
to tell you the truth /tə ˌtel ju ðə ˈtruːθ/ unrestricted /ˌʌnrɪˈstrɪktɪd/
apparently /əˈpærəntli/ unrepresentative /ˌʌnˌreprɪˈzentətɪv/
still /stɪl/ unresponsive /ˌʌnrɪˈspɒnsɪv/
the trouble is /ðə ˈtrʌbl ɪz/ unsuitable /ʌnˈsuːtəbl/
the thing is /ðə ˈθɪŋ ɪz/ inappropriate /ˌɪnəˈprəʊpriət/
by the way /ˌbaɪ ðə ˈweɪ/ unavoidable /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbl/
incidentally /ˌɪnsɪˈdentli/ unexpected /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
in other words /ɪn ˈʌðə wɜːdz/
that is to say /ˈðæt ɪz tə seɪ/ 29.3 VERB PREFIXES
anyway /ˈeniweɪ/ get dressed /ˌɡet ˈdrest/
anyhow /ˈenihaʊ/ get undressed /ˌɡet ʌnˈdrest/
talking of sb/sth /ˈtɔːkɪŋ əv …/ unlock sth /ˌʌnˈlɒk …/
after all /ˌɑːftər ˈɔːl/ lock sth /lɒk …/
mind you /ˌmaɪnd ˈju/ unpack sth /ˌʌnˈpæk …/
pack sth /pæk …/
28.5 SAYING NUMBERS undo sth /ʌnˈduː …/
point (as in /pɔɪnt/ do sth up /ˌduː … ˈʌp/
decimal point) unwrap sth /ʌnˈræp …/
AD /ˌeɪ ˈdiː/ wrap sth up /ˌræp … ˈʌp/
BC /ˌbiː ˈsiː/ disconnect sth /ˌdɪskəˈnekt …/
nil /nɪl/ connect sth /kəˈnekt …/
nought /nɔːt/ mislead sb /ˌmɪsˈliːd …/
zero /ˈzɪərəʊ/ misleading /ˌmɪsˈliːdɪŋ/
love (tennis) /lʌv/ mishear sth /ˌmɪsˈhɪə(r) …/
oh (as in zero) /əʊ/ misinform sb /ˌmɪsɪnˈfɔːm …/
pence /pens/ regain sth /rɪˈɡeɪn …/
coin /kɔɪn/ distrust sb /dɪsˈtrʌst …/
double /ˈdʌbl/ trust sb /trʌst …/
piece (as in /piːs/ disallow sth /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ …/
fifty-pence piece) allow sth /əˈlaʊ …/
disapprove of sb/sth /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv əv …/
WORD FORMATION approve of sb/sth /əˈpruːv əv …/
29.1 NEGATIVE PREFIXES
29.4 OVER- AND UNDER-
unaware /ˌʌnəˈweə(r)/
unlimited /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/ overcharge sb /ˌəʊvəˈtʃɑːdʒ …/
(for sth)
unbearable /ʌnˈbeərəbl/
undercharge sb /ˌʌndəˈtʃɑːdʒ …/
uncivilized /ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
unsympathetic /ˌʌnˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/ overcook sth /ˌəʊvəˈkʊk …/
incomprehensible /ɪnˌkɒmprɪˈhensəbl/ undercook sth /ˌʌndəˈkʊk …/
invalid /ɪnˈvælɪd/ overdo it/things /ˌəʊvəˈduː ɪt/θɪŋz/
insincere /ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪə(r)/ overreact (to sth) /ˌəʊvəriˈækt/
dissatisfied /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪd/ oversleep /ˌəʊvəˈsliːp/
unsatisfactory /ˌʌnˌsætɪsˈfæktəri/ overrate sth /ˌəʊvəˈreɪt …/
dishonest /dɪsˈɒnɪst/ underrate sth /ˌʌndəˈreɪt …/
illegible /ɪˈledʒəbl/ overemphasize sth /ˌəʊvərˈemfəsaɪz …/
illiterate /ɪˈlɪtərət/ overemphasis /ˌəʊvərˈemfəsɪs/
overdose n, v /ˈəʊvədəʊs/
immoral /ɪˈmɒrəl/
overqualified /ˌəʊvəˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/
immortal /ɪˈmɔːtl/
underqualified /ˌʌndərˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/
irrelevant /ɪˈreləvənt/
underestimate /ˌʌndərˈestɪməɪt …/
irrational /ɪˈræʃənl/
sb/sth
overestimate sb/sth /ˌəʊvərˈestɪməɪt …/
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underpaid /ˌʌndəˈpeɪd/
overpaid /ˌəʊvəˈpeɪd/
underprivileged /ˌʌndəˈprɪvəlɪdʒd/
underused /ˌʌndəˈjuːzd/
overused /ˌəʊvəˈjuːzd/
understaffed /ˌʌndəˈstɑːft/
overstaffed /ˌəʊvəˈstɑːft/
29.5 NOUN SUFFIXES
willing /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
willingness /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/
darkness /ˈdɑːknəs/
consciousness /ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/
equality /iˈkwɒləti/
inequality /ˌɪnɪˈkwɒləti/
sensitivity /ˌsensəˈtɪvəti/
humanity /hjuːˈmænəti/
humans /ˈhjuːmənz/
morality /məˈræləti/
visibility /ˌvɪzəˈbɪləti/
announce /əˈnaʊns/
announcement /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
encouragement /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/
appreciation /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃn/
participation /pɑːˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/
concentration /ˌkɒnsnˈtreɪʃn/
inspiration /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃn/
installation /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃn/
approval /əˈpruːvl/
refusal /rɪˈfjuːzl/
acceptance /əkˈseptəns/
29.6 ADJECTIVE SUFFIXES
accident /ˈæksɪdənt/
accidental /ˌæksɪˈdentl/
critical /ˈkrɪtɪkl/
additional /əˈdɪʃənl/
comparable /ˈkɒmpərəbl/
desirable /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/
undesirable /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl/
addictive /əˈdɪktɪv/
addiction /əˈdɪkʃn/
communicative /kəˈmjuːnɪkətɪv/
repetitive /rɪˈpetətɪv/
offensive /əˈfensɪv/
filthy /ˈfɪlθi/
messy /ˈmesi/
courageous /kəˈreɪdʒəs/
spontaneous /spɒnˈteɪniəs/
tactful /ˈtæktfl/
tactless /ˈtæktləs/
doubtful /ˈdaʊtfl/
unlikely /ʌnˈlaɪkli/
skilful /ˈskɪlfl/
thoughtful /ˈθɔːtfl/
considerate /kənˈsɪdərət/
thoughtless /ˈθɔːtləs/
inconsiderate /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/
pointless /ˈpɔɪntləs/
harmless /ˈhɑːmləs/
harmful /ˈhɑːmfl/
endless /ˈendləs/
OXFORD LEARNER’S POCKET WORD SKILLS WORDLIST
WORD PARTNERS
30.1 VERB + NOUN 1
solve a problem /ˌsɒlv ə ˈprɒbləm/
tackle a problem /ˌtækl ə ˈprɒbləm/
overcome a /əʊvəˌkʌm ə ˈprɒbləm/
problem
keep a record /ˌkiːp ə ˈrekɔːd/
(of sth)
give sth a try /ˌɡɪv … ə ˈtraɪ/
come to the/ /ˌkʌm tə ðə/ə
a conclusion kənˈkluːʒn/
reach the/a /ˌriːtʃ ðə/ə kənˈkluːʒn/
conclusion
hand in your notice /ˌhænd ɪn jɔː ˈnəʊtɪs/
hold talks /ˌhəʊld ˈtɔːks/
break the deadlock /ˌbreɪk ðə ˈdedlɒk/
take action /ˌteɪk ˈækʃn/
set an example /ˌset ən ɪɡˈzɑːmpl/
highlight a problem /ˌhaɪlaɪt ə ˈprɒbləm/
take notice /ˌteɪk ˈnəʊtɪs/
(of sb/sth)
tell a joke /ˌtel ə ˈdʒəʊk/
roar with laughter /ˌrɔː wɪð ˈlɑːftə(r)/
devise a scheme/ /dɪˌvaɪz ə ˈskiːm/ˈplæn/
plan/method, etc ˈmeθəd/
bring an end to sth /ˌbrɪŋ ən ˈend tə …/
settle an argument /ˌsetl ən ˈɑːɡjumənt/
make a difference /ˌmeɪk ə ˈdɪfrəns/
30.2 VERB + NOUN 2
pass an exam /ˌpɑːs ən ɪɡˈzæm/
fail an exam /ˌfeɪl ən ɪɡˈzæm/
catch a bus /ˌkætʃ ə ˈbʌs/
miss a bus /ˌmɪs ə ˈbʌs/
obey the law /əˈbeɪ ðə ˈlɔː/
break the law /ˌbreɪk ðə ˈlɔː/
keep a promise /ˌkiːp ə ˈprɒmɪs/
break a promise /ˌbreɪk ə ˈprɒmɪs/
keep an /ˌkiːp ən əˈpɔɪntmənt/
appointment
miss an /ˌmɪs ən əˈpɔɪntmənt/
appointment
gain control (of sth) /ˌɡeɪn kənˈtrəʊl/
lose control (of sth) /ˌluːz kənˈtrəʊl/
take control (of sth) /ˌteɪk kənˈtrəʊl/
accept an offer /əkˌsept ən ˈɒfə(r)/
reject an offer /riːˌdʒekt ən ˈɒfə(r)/
support an idea /səˌpɔːt ən aɪˈdɪə/
oppose an idea /əˌpəʊz ən aɪˈdɪə/
show your feelings /ˌʃəʊ jɔː ˈfiːlɪŋz/
hide your feelings /ˌhaɪd jɔː ˈfiːlɪŋz/
adopt a policy /əˌdɒpt ə ˈpɒləsi/
abandon a policy /əˌbændən ə ˈpɒləsi/
confirm a rumour /kənˌfɜːm ə ˈruːmə(r)/
deny a rumour /dɪˌnaɪ ə ˈruːmə(r)/
admit a crime /ədˌmɪt ə ˈkraɪm/
deny a crime /dɪˌnaɪ ə ˈkraɪm/
impose sanctions /ɪmˌpəʊz ˈsæŋkʃnz/
lift sanctions /ˌlɪft ˈsæŋkʃnz/
30.3 ADJECTIVE + NOUN
great difficulty /ˌɡreɪt ˈdɪfɪkəlti/
pure luck /ˌpjʊə ˈlʌk/
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sheer luck /ˌʃɪə ˈlʌk/
a warm welcome /ə ˌwɔːm ˈwelkəm/
a brief visit /ə ˌbriːf ˈvɪzɪt/
clear evidence /ˌklɪə(r) ˈevɪdəns/
sweeping changes /ˌswiːpɪŋ ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/
major/radical /ˌmeɪdʒə/ˌrædɪkl
changes ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/
a perfect example /ə ˌpɜːfɪkt ɪɡˈzɑːmpl/
an adverse effect /ən ˌædvɜːs ɪˈfekt/
a damaging effect /ə ˌdæmɪdʒɪŋ ɪˈfekt/
a vivid memory /ə ˌvɪvɪd ˈmeməri/
a real character /ə ˌriːəl ˈkærəktə(r)/
a complete mess /ə kəmˌpliːt ˈmes/
torrential rain /təˌrenʃl ˈreɪn/
widespread damage /ˌwaɪdspred ˈdæmɪdʒ/
extensive damage /ɪkˌstensɪv ˈdæmɪdʒ/
severe weather /sɪˌvɪə ˈweðə(r)/
severe pain /sɪˌvɪə ˈpeɪn/
great care /ˌɡreɪt ˈkeə(r)/
(the) main concern /ˌmeɪn kənˈsɜːn/
(the) number one /nʌmbə ˌwʌn
priority praɪˈɒrəti/
a fair chance /ə ˌfeə ˈtʃɑːns/
30.4 PREPOSITION + NOUN
under pressure /ˌʌndə ˈpreʃə(r)/
at random /ət ˈrændəm/
in retrospect /ɪn ˈretrəspekt/
with hindsight /wɪð ˈhaɪndsaɪt/
in agony /ɪn ˈæɡəni/
in danger /ɪn ˈdeɪndʒə(r)/
in decline /ɪn dɪˈklaɪn/
in trouble /ɪn ˈtrʌbl/
on principle /ɒn ˈprɪnsəpl/
under investigation /ˌʌndə(r) ɪnvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/
under discussion /ˌʌndə dɪˈskʌʃn/
under attack /ˌʌndə(r) əˈtæk/
out of control /ˌaʊt əv kənˈtrəʊl/
under control /ˌʌndə kənˈtrəʊl/
within reason /wɪˌðɪn ˈriːzn/
go on strike /ˌɡəʊ ɒn ˈstraɪk/
at short notice /ət ˌʃɔːt ˈnəʊtɪs/
at a moment’s /ət ə ˌməʊmənts
notice ˈnəʊtɪs/
by choice /baɪ ˈtʃɔɪs/
in public /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/
in private /ɪn ˈpraɪvət/
behind closed doors /bɪˌhaɪnd ˌkləʊzd ˈdɔːz/
30.5 ADVERB + ADJECTIVE OR VERB
vitally important /ˌvaɪtəli ɪmˈpɔːtnt/
relatively easy/ /ˌrelətɪvli ˈiːzi/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/
difficult
utterly ridiculous/ /ˌʌtəli rɪˈdɪkjələs/
stupid ˈstjuːpɪd/
bitterly /ˌbɪtəli dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/
disappointed/ ʌpˈset/əˈʃeɪmd/
upset/ashamed
highly unlikely/ /ˌhaɪli ʌnˈlaɪkli/
dangerous ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
highly educated/ /ˌhaɪli ˈedʒukeɪtɪd/
paid ˈpeɪd/
directly opposite/ /dəˌrektli ˈɒpəsɪt/əˈbʌv/
above/below bɪˈləʊ/
directly responsible /dəˌrektli rɪˈspɒnsəbl/
virtually empty/ /ˌvɜːtʃuəli ˈempti/
full/impossible ˈfʊl/ɪmˈpɒsəbl/
fatally injured/ /ˌfeɪtəli ˈɪndʒəd/
wounded ˈwuːndɪd/
wildly optimistic/ /ˌwaɪldli ɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/
inaccurate ɪnˈækjərət/
quite sure/right/ /ˌkwaɪt ˈʃɔː(r)/ˈraɪt/
impossible ɪmˈpɒsəbl/
I quite understand /aɪ ˌkwaɪt ʌndəˈstænd/
perfectly natural/ /ˌpɜːfɪktli ˈnætʃrəl/
reasonable ˈriːznəbl/
entirely different /ɪnˌtaɪəli ˈdɪfrənt/
not entirely sure/ /nɒt ɪnˌtaɪəli ˈʃɔː(r)/
satisfied ˈsætɪsfaɪd/
desperately /ˌdespərətli
unhappy/sad/ ʌnˈhæpi/ˈsæd/
lonely ˈləʊnli/
desperately want /ˌdespərətli ˈwɒnt/
(to do sth)
clearly illustrate/ /ˌklɪəli ˈɪləstreɪt/ˈsteɪt/
state
fully appreciated /ˌfʊli əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully realize/ /ˌfʊli ˈrɪəlaɪz/
understand ʌndəˈstænd/
IDIOMS AND PHRASAL VERBS
31.1 DECISIONS
make up your mind /ˌmeɪk ʌp jɔː ˈmaɪnd/
go round in circles /ɡəʊ ˌraʊnd ɪn ˈsɜːklz/
get on with it /ɡet ˈɒn wɪð ɪt/
wait and see /ˌweɪt ənd ˈsiː/
turn out /ˌtɜːn ˈaʊt/
rush into sth /ˌrʌʃ ˈɪntə …/
put sth off /ˌpʊt … ˈɒf/
play (it) safe /ˌpleɪ ˈseɪf/
stay put /ˌsteɪ ˈpʊt/
look back (on sth) /ˌlʊk ˈbæk/
reflect on sth /rɪˈflekt ɒn …/
come up /kʌm ˈʌp/
be in two minds /bi ɪn ˌtuː ˈmaɪndz
about sth əbaʊt …/
set sth up /ˌset … ˈʌp/
have the courage of /hæv ðə ˌkʌrɪdʒ əv jɔː
your convictions kənˈvɪkʃnz/
go for sth /ˈɡəʊ fə …/
as you go along /æz ju ˌɡəʊ əˈlɒŋ/
cross that bridge /ˌkrɒs ðæt ˌbrɪdʒ wen
when you come ju ˈkʌm tu ɪt/
to it
31.2 A GOOD MEMORY?
have a memory/ /hæv ə ˌmeməri/
mind like a sieve ˌmaɪnd laɪk ə ˈsɪv/
jot sth down /ˌdʒɒt … ˈdaʊn/
note sth down /ˌnəʊt … ˈdaʊn/
make a note of sth /ˌmeɪk ə ˈnəʊt əv …/
block sth out /ˌblɒk … ˈaʊt/
go in one ear and /ɡəʊ ˌɪn ˌwʌn ɪə(r) ənd
out (of ) the other ˌaʊt ðə ˈʌðə(r)/
rack your brain(s) /ˌræk jɔː ˈbreɪn/
come back to sb /ˌkʌm ˈbæk tə …/
on the tip of your /ɒn ðə ˌtɪp əv jɔː ˈtʌŋ/
tongue
OXFORD LEARNER’S POCKET WORD SKILLS WORDLIST
ring a bell /ˌrɪŋ ə ˈbel/
occur to sb /əˈkɜː tə …/
slip your mind /ˌslɪp jɔː ˈmaɪnd/
stressed out /ˌstrest ˈaʊt/
stressed /strest/
go blank /ˌɡəʊ ˈblæŋk/
over and over /ˌəʊvər ənd ˌəʊvər
again əˈɡeɪn/
again and again /əˈɡeɪn ənd əˈɡeɪn/
sink in /ˌsɪŋk ˈɪn/
31.3 TIME
time is money /ˌtaɪm ɪz ˈmʌni/
make good time /ˌmeɪk ɡʊd ˈtaɪm/
press on/ahead /pres ˈɒn/əˈhed wɪð …/
with sth
get behind with sth /ˌɡet bɪˈhaɪnd wɪð …/
put sth back /ˌpʊt … ˈbæk/
bring sth forward /ˌbrɪŋ … ˈfɔːwəd/
drag on /ˌdræɡ ˈɒn/
speed up /ˌspiːd ˈʌp/
keep sb waiting /ˌkiːp … ˈweɪtɪŋ/
crop up /ˌkrɒp ˈʌp/
(at) the last minute /ðə ˌlɑːst ˈmɪnɪt/
not in a/any hurry /ˌnɒt ɪn ə/eni ˈhʌri/
set off /ˌset ˈɒf/
set out /ˌset ˈaʊt/
turn up /ˌtɜːn ˈʌp/
show up /ˌʃəʊ ˈʌp/
at the crack of /æt ðə ˌkræk əv ˈdɔːn/
dawn
on the dot /ˌɒn ðə ˈdɒt/
in good time /ɪn ˌɡʊd ˈtaɪm/
from time to time /frɒm ˌtaɪm tə ˈtaɪm/
run into sb /ˌrʌn ˈɪntə …/
bump into sb /ˌbʌmp ˈɪntə …/
the other day/ /ði ˌʌðə(r) ˈdeɪ/ˈmɔːnɪŋ/
morning/week ˈwiːk/
for the time being /fə ðə ˌtaɪm ˈbiːɪŋ/
for now /fə ˈnaʊ/
for the moment /fə ðə ˈməʊmənt/
31.4 TRUTH AND LIES
a white lie /ə ˌwaɪt ˈlaɪ/
lie through your /ˌlaɪ θruː jɔː ˈtiːθ/
teeth
be/become second /bi/bɪkʌm ˌsekənd
nature (to sb) ˈneɪtʃə(r)/
get away with sth /ˌɡet əˈweɪ wɪð …/
see through sth/sb /ˌsiː ˈθruː …/
make sth up /ˌmeɪk … ˈʌp/
get into trouble /ˌɡet ɪntə ˈtrʌbl/
pull the wool over /ˌpʊl ðə ˌwʊl əʊvə …
sb’s eyes ˈaɪz/
let on (to sb) /ˌlet ˈɒn/
catch sb out /ˌkætʃ … ˈaʊt/
not believe a word /ˌnɒt bɪˌliːv ə ˈwɜːd/
cover sth up /ˌkʌvə(r) … ˈʌp/
take sb in /ˌteɪk … ˈɪn/
deceive sb /dɪˈsiːv …/
own up (to sth) /ˌəʊn ˈʌp/
confess (to sth) /kənˈfes/
keep sth from sb /ˈkiːp … frɒm …/
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give the game away /ˌɡɪv ðə ˈɡeɪm əweɪ/
bring yourself to do /ˌbrɪŋ jɔːself tə ˈduː …/
sth
drift apart /ˌdrɪft əˈpɑːt/
31.5 GIVING ADVICE
If I were you, I’d… /ɪf ˌaɪ wə ˈju, aɪd/
If I were in your /ɪf ˌaɪ wə(r) ɪn ˈjɔː(r)
shoes/position… ʃuːz/pəzɪʃn/
…I’d think twice /aɪd ˌθɪŋk ˈtwaɪs bɪfɔː(r)
before doing sth ˌduːɪŋ …/
you’d better … /ˌjuːd ˈbetə(r)/
you’d be better /juːd bi ˌbetə(r) ˈɒf/
off…
your best bet is to… /jɔː ˈbest ˌbet ɪz tə/
you could always… /ju kəd ˈɔːlweɪz/
there’s no harm in … /ðeəz ˌnəʊ ˈhɑːm ɪn/
it would do no /ɪt wʊd ˌduː nəʊ
harm to… ˈhɑːm tə/
it wouldn’t hurt /ɪt ˌwʊdnt ˈhɜːt tə/
to…
be well-advised /bi ˌwel ədˈvaɪzd tə/
to…
it’s about time … /ɪts əˌbaʊt ˈtaɪm/
whatever you do… /wɒtˌevə ju ˈduː/
if all else fails /ɪf ˌɔːl els ˈfeɪlz/
as a last resort… /əz ə ˌlɑːst rɪˈzɔːt/
31.6 SHOCKS AND SURPRISES
stand a chance /ˌstænd ə ˈtʃɑːns/
(of doing sth)
take a chance /ˌteɪk ə ˈtʃɑːns/
(on sth)
the chances are /ðə ˌtʃɑːnsɪz ˈɑː(r)/
(that)
get the hang of sth /ˌɡet ðə ˈhæŋ əv …/
get through (sth) /ˌɡet ˈθruː/
I can’t/don’t /aɪ ˌkɑːnt/ˌdəʊnt
believe it bɪˈliːv ɪt/
thrilled to bits /ˌθrɪld tə ˈbɪts/
over the moon /ˌəʊvə ðə ˈmuːn/
get along /ˌɡet əˈlɒŋ/
get on /ˌɡet ˈɒn/
be taken aback /bi ˌteɪkən əˈbæk/
pull your socks up /ˌpʊl jɔː ˈsɒks ʌp/
out of the blue /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈbluː/
can’t get over sth /ˌkɑːnt ɡet ˈəʊvə(r) …/
be supposed to /bi səˌpəʊzd tə ˈduː …/
do sth
shut sb/sth in /ˌʃʌt … ˈɪn/
the next thing /ðə ˌnekst θɪŋ aɪ ˈnjuː/
I knew
believe it or not /bɪˌliːv ɪt ɔː ˈnɒt/
give sb the fright /ˌɡɪv … ðə ˌfraɪt
of their life əv ðeə ˈlaɪf/