Word lists

Abbreviations: n/np = noun / noun phrase; v/vp = verb / verb phrase; adj/adjp = adjective /
adjective phrase; adv/advp = adverb / adverb phrase; pv = phrasal verb; T/I = transitive / intransitive;
C/U = countable / uncountable
The numbers indicate the page in the unit on which the word of phrase first appears. RS indicates that the
word or phrase appears in the recording script.

Unit 8 'memorable adj (RS) If an occasion or experience is

a'broad adv (85) in or to a foreign country
a'ccompany v [T] (RS) to go somewhere with someone
'aircraft n [C] (78) a vehicle that can fly
'backpacking n [U] (77) travelling or camping with your
clothes and belongings in a backpack
'breathtaking adj (RS) very beautiful or surprising
'capable of ('doing 'something) phrase (78) having the
ability or qualities to be able to do something
'continent n [C] (79) one of the seven main areas of land
on the Earth, such as Asia, Africa or Europe
cruise n [C] (77) a holiday on a ship, sailing from place
to place
de'lay v [I/T] (79) to make something happen at a later
time than originally planned or expected
'evidence n [U] (79) something that makes you believe
that something is true or exists
ex'pand v [I/T] (78) to increase in size or amount, or to
make something increase
'fashionable adj (82) popular at a particular time
'global 'warming np [U] (79) when the air around the
world becomes warmer because of pollution
'impact n (79) [C, no plural] the effect that a person,
event or situation has on someone or something
im'pressive adj (82) Someone or something that is
impressive makes you admire and respect them.
'leisure ac'tivity np [C] (78) something that you do for
enjoyment when you are not working
'local 'culture np [U] (83) the habits, traditions and
beliefs of the area you are in
'magical adj (81) special or exciting
memorable, you will remember it for a long time because
it is so good.
'monument n [C] (82) a building or other structure that
is built to make people remember an event in history or a
famous person
out'dated adj (82) old-fashioned and therefore not as
good or as fashionable as something modern
'package deal np [C] (84) a type of holiday here you
pay a fixed price and the travel, accommodation and
sometimes food are arranged for you
reco'mmend 'someone to do 'something phrase (82)
to tell someone that they would probably enjoy doing
something
re'sort n [C] (83) a place where many people go for a
holiday
sa'fari n [C] (77) journey, usually to Africa, to see or
hunt wild animals
'sightseeing n [U] (77) the activity of visiting places
which are interesting because they are historical,
famous, etc.
'stressful adj (82) making you feel worried and nervous
'survey n [C] (79) an examination of something to find
information about it
tour guide np [C] (80) someone whose job is to take
tourists around interesting places and tell them about
them
'urban adj (82) belonging or relating to a town or city
wi'thin reach phrase (78) close enough to travel to
va'cation n [C, U] (84) a period of time when you are not
at home but are staying somewhere else for enjoyment

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