Word Unit No Page Definition PoS Example CEF IPA

unexplained 9 86 having no explanation adjective There are many unexplained mysteries in the world. ʌn.ɪkˈspleɪnd
mysterious 9 86 strange or unknown, and not explained or understood adjective But other, less well-known phenomena are equally mysterious. B2 mɪˈstɪə.ri.əs
extraterrestrial 9 86 coming from outside the planet Earth adjective Others are sure it must be extraterrestrial. ˌek.strə.təˈres.tri.əl
odd 9 86 strange or unusual adjective The plate is marked with spiral lines, odd symbols and a grey figure. B2 ɒd
puzzling 9 86 If something is puzzling, it confuses you because you do not understand it. adjective But what is the reason for this puzzling phenomenon? C1 ˈpʌz.l ̩.ɪŋ
alien 9 86 coming from another planet adjective The plate is marked with a grey figure – according to UFO fans, an alien being. ˈeɪ.li.ən
secret 9 86 If something is secret, other people are not allowed to know about it. adjective He was told it was from a secret race of people called the Dzopa. B1 ˈsiː.krət
strange 9 86 If something is strange, it is surprising because it is unusual or unexpected. adjective What I saw at that moment, in that dark winter street was very strange, and I felt very afraid. B1 streɪndʒ
go for 9 89 to try to get or achieve something phrasal verb He’s training really hard. He really wants to go for the school record this year. B2 ˈgəʊ fə
go one step further 9 89 to do something that is a bit better or more extreme than something you have done before phrase This week I want to go one step further and go three times. B2 gəʊ ˌwʌn step ˈfɜː.ðə
go well 9 89 to be successful phrase I think the party’s going well. gəʊ ˈwel
(time/distance) to go 9 89 If there is a particular amount of time to go, that time remains. phrase Only four more days to go, and then we’re on holiday. C2 tə ˈgəʊ
go missing 9 89 If someone or something goes missing, you cannot find them and do not know where they phrase Police have found the child who went missing last night. gəʊ ˈmɪs.ɪŋ
are.
go down 9 89 If an aircraft goes down, it crashes. phrasal verb The helicopter went down somewhere over the North Sea. B1 gəʊ ˈdaʊn
go without saying 9 89 If something goes without saying, it is obvious. phrase I want your homework in on Monday and it goes without saying I don’t want any excuses. ˌgəʊ wɪ.ðaʊt ˈseɪ.ɪŋ
go faster 9 89 to move or travel more quickly phrase Come on, Dad, go faster. The show starts in five minutes. gəʊ ˈfɑː.stə
mystery 9 85 something strange or unknown which has not yet been explained or understood noun There are many unexplained mysteries in the world. B1 ˈmɪs.tər.i
pyramid 9 85 a stone structure with a shape with a square base and four triangular sides that meet to noun How was the giant pyramid of Giza built? C1 ˈpɪr.ə.mɪd
form a point at the top
monster 9 85 an imaginary creature that is large, ugly, and frightening noun And is there a sea monster in the depths of Loch Ness? B1 ˈmɒn.stə
phenomenon 9 85 something that exists or happens, usually something unusual noun But other, less well-known phenomena are equally mysterious. C1 fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nən
well 9 85 a deep hole in the ground from which you can get water noun MA Kurtz was drilling a well in the ground. wel
evidence 9 85 something that makes you believe that something is true or exists noun Some people say it could be evidence of an ancient lost civilisation. B2 ˈev.ɪ.dəns
civilisation 9 85 human society with its well developed social organisations, or the culture and way of life of noun Some people say it could be evidence of an ancient lost civilisation. B2 ˌsɪv.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən
a society or country at a particular period in time
suicide 9 85 the act of killing yourself intentionally noun Most animal experts agree that the dogs don’t have such complex feelings and therefore can’t be B2 ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd
committing suicide.
haunted 9 85 If a place is haunted, a ghost or ghosts appear there. adjective Others think the bridge is haunted. B2 ˈhɔːn.tɪd
spiral 9 85 having a shape that is made by a curve turning around and around a central point adjective The plate is marked with spiral lines. ˈspaɪə.rəl
genuine 9 85 If something is genuine, it is really what it seems to be. adjective Others say the plate can’t be genuine and is a fake. B2 ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn
pioneering 9 88 starting the development of something important adjective She was a pioneering pilot. ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ
aviation 9 88 flying aircraft or producing aircraft noun She also broke many aviation records for going faster and farther than any other woman. ˌeɪ.viˈeɪ.ʃən
spy on 9 88 to secretly try to discover information about a person, country, etc. phrasal verb Earhart disappeared on purpose so that she could spy on the Japanese for the American C2 ˈspaɪ ɒn
government.