French wordlist

English Pronunciation
dismayed adj /dɪsˈmeɪd/
comb v /kəʊm/
trolley n /ˈtrɒli/
cold caller n /kəʊld ˈkɔːlə(r)/

slam v /slæm/
attempt n /əˈtempt/
awkward adj /ˈɔːkwəd/
affectionate adj /əˈfekʃənət/
capacity n /kəˈpæsəti/
works n pl /wɜːks/
gut n /ɡʌt/
tool n /tuːl/
paradox n /ˈpærədɒks/
infant n /ˈɪnfənt/
naked adj /ˈneɪkɪd/
enable v /ɪˈneɪbl/
so far idiom /səʊ fɑː/
thrive v /θraɪv/
symbolic adj /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/
spirituality n /ˌspɪrɪtʃuˈæləti/
empathy n /ˈempəθi/
morality n /məˈræləti/
forebears n pl /ˈfɔːbeəz/
flourish v /ˈflʌrɪʃ/
perplexing adj /pəˈpleksɪŋ/

trait n /treɪt/
set (something) apart v /set … əˈpɑːt/

animal kingdom n /ˈænɪml ˈkɪŋdəm/

relative to adj /ˈrelətɪv tə/
yet conj /jet/
think on your feet idiom /θɪŋk ɒn jɔː(r) fiːt/

chief adj /tʃiːf/
mode of n /məʊd ɒv/
locomotion n /ˌləʊkəˈməʊʃn/
free up v /friː ʌp/
pelvis n /ˈpelvɪs/
puzzling adj /ˈpʌzlɪŋ/
posture n /ˈpɒstʃə/
precisely adv /prɪˈsaɪsli/
trace n /treɪs/
gesture n /ˈdʒestʃə(r)/
vocal adj /ˈvəʊkl/
status n /ˈsteɪtəs/
function n /ˈfʌŋkʃn/
territorial adj /ˌterəˈtɔːriəl/
unite v /juˈnaɪt/
stir v /stɜː(r)/
imply v /ɪmˈplaɪ/
dexterity n /dekˈsterəti/
feat of n /fiːt ɒv/
rely on v /rɪˈlaɪ ɒn/
transmission n /trænzˈmɪʃn/
put our heads together idiom /pʊt ɑː(r) hedz təˈɡeðə(r)/

anticipate v /ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
reproduce v /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/
social bond n /ˈsəʊʃl bɒnd/
ensure v /ɪnˈʃɔː(r)/
ape n /eɪp/
follicle n /ˈfɒlɪkl/
digest v /daɪˈdʒest/
make up v /ˈmeɪk ʌp/
blush v /blʌʃ/
anthropologist n /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/
all along idiom /ɔːl əˈlɒŋ/
pop round v, coll /pɒp raʊnd/
check v /tʃek/
fencing n /ˈfensɪŋ/
put (somebody) down v /ˈpʊt … daʊn/
kick yourself idiom /kɪk jɔːˈself/
flatter v /ˈflætə(r)/
peaky adj /ˈpiːki/
fall for v /fɔːl fɔː(r)/
buggy n /ˈbʌɡi/
work out v /ˈwɜːk aʊt/

lie-in n /ˌlaɪ ˈɪn/

pot belly n /ˌpɒt ˈbeli/
swot v /swɒt/
teeter v /ˈtiːtə/
high heels n pl /haɪ hiːlz/
insomnia n /ɪnˈsɒmniə/
satchel n /ˈsætʃəl/
playdate n /pleɪdeɪt/
sleepover n /ˈsliːpəʊvə/
nappies n pl /ˈnæpiz/
rather adv /ˈrɑːðə(r)/
pick a fight idiom /pɪk ə faɪt/
portly adj /ˈpɔːtli/
crawl v /krɔːl/
merely adv /ˈmɪəli/
unwillingly adv /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋli/
sigh v /saɪ/
ballad n /ˈbæləd/
woeful adj /ˈwəʊfl/
mistress n /ˈmɪstrəs/
oath n /əʊθ/
shift v /ʃɪft/
nose n /nəʊz/
manly adj /ˈmænli/
scene n /siːn/
eventful adj /ɪˈventfl/
oblivion n /əˈblɪviən/
gutted adj /ˈɡʌtɪd/
mean the world idiom /miːn ðə wɜːld/
blow (somebody) away idiom /bləʊ … əˈweɪ/

hectic adj /ˈhektɪk/
get at v /ɡet æt/
pull the other one idiom /pʊl ðə ˈʌðə(r) wʌn/
get through to v /ɡet θruː tə/
thrilled to bits idiom /θrɪld tə bɪts/
keep up v /kiːp ʌp/
fuss n /fʌs/
graze n /ɡreɪz/
bleed v /bliːd/
lot n /lɒt/
couch potato n, coll /ˌkaʊtʃ pəˈteɪtəʊ/
lose it idiom /luːz ɪt/
adoration n /ˌædəˈreɪʃn/
anxiety n /æŋˈzaɪəti/
boastfulness n /ˈbəʊstflnəs/
curiosity n /ˌkjʊəriˈɒsəti/
disappointment n /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
fury n /ˈfjʊəri/
gratitude n /ˈɡrætɪtjuːd/
indignation n /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃn/
sarcasm n /ˈsɑːkæzəm/
irritation n /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃn/
modesty n /ˈmɒdəsti/
astonishment n /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/
reassurance n /riːəˈʃʊərəns/
literary adj /ˈlɪtərəri/
choreograph v /ˈkɒriəɡrɑːf/
tap v /tæp/
acknowledge v /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/
in want of idiom /ɪn wɒnt ɒv/
when all is said and done idiom /wen ɔːl ɪz sed ænd dʌn/

dementia n /dɪˈmenʃə/
core n /kɔː(r)/
rotten adj /ˈrɒtn/
brackish water n, coll /ˈbrækɪʃ ˈwɔːtə(r)/
roll n /rəʊl/
muffled adj /ˈmʌfld/
lacing n /leɪsɪŋ/
bodice n /ˈbɒdɪs/
scaffold n /ˈskæfəʊld/
playwright n /ˈpleɪraɪt/
instinct n /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
honour n /ˈɒnə(r)/
editor n /ˈedɪtə(r)/
cart n /kɑːt/
screen n /skriːn/
act n /ækt/
transcribe v /trænˈskraɪb/
flower-girl n /ˈflaʊə ɡɜːl/
Cockney n /ˈkɒkni/

phonetics n /fəˈnetɪks/
phonology n /fəˈnɒlədʒi/

condescending adj /kɒndɪˈsendɪŋ/
apprehensive adj /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
haughty adj /ˈhɔːti/
underprivileged adj /ˌʌndəˈprɪvəlɪdʒd/
articulate adj /ɑːˈtɪkjulət/

cocky adj, coll /ˈkɒki/

straightforward adj /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/
naïve adj /naɪˈiːv/
compassionate adj /kəmˈpæʃənət/
take (something) in v /teɪk … ɪn/

go over v /ɡəʊ ˈəʊvə(r)/

strain n /streɪn/
show (somebody) up v /ʃəʊ … ʌp/
jot down v /dʒɒt daʊn/
saucy adj /ˈsɔːsi/
come to v /kʌm tə/
genteel adj /dʒenˈtiːl/
dirt n /dɜːt/
have the face to idiom /həv ðə feɪs tə/
take it or leave it idiom /teɪk ɪt ɔː(r) liːv ɪt/
flattery n /ˈflætəri/
pass off as v, coll /pɑːs ɒf æz/
constitute v /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/
high-society adj /haɪ səˈsaɪəti/
impressionable adj /ɪmˈpreʃənəbl/

spirits n pl /ˈspɪrɪts/
do (somebody) in v, coll /duː … ɪn/
become of v /bɪˈkʌm ɒv/
throat n /θrəʊt/
straw n /strɔː/
pinch v, coll /pɪntʃ/
snigger v /ˈsnɪɡə(r)/
mythology n /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/
sculpt v /skʌlpt/
diphtheria n /dɪfˈθɪəriə/
belief n /bɪˈliːf/
vehemently adv /ˈviːəməntli/
awfully adv /ˈɔːfli/
severely adv /sɪˈvɪə(r)li/
sorely adv /ˈsɔːli/
blindingly adj /ˈblaɪndɪŋli/
eagerly adv /ˈiːɡəli/
bitterly adv /ˈbɪtəli/
desperately adv /ˈdespərətli/
virtually adv /ˈvɜːtʃuəli/
fatally adv /ˈfeɪtəli/
tatty adj /ˈtæti/
treacherous adj /ˈtretʃərəs/

subject n /ˈsʌbdʒekt/
longingly adv /ˈlɒŋɪŋli/
deliberately adv /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
spy n /spaɪ/
imposing adj /ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/
terraced house n /ˈterəst haʊs/
wholemeal adj /ˈhəʊlmiːl/
impressionist n /ɪmˈpreʃənɪst/
crop v /krɒp/
divine adj /dɪˈvaɪn/
revolting adj /rɪˈvəʊltɪŋ/
furtively adv /ˈfɜːtɪvli/
sneak out v /sniːk aʊt/
the coast is clear idiom /ðə kəʊst ɪz klɪə(r)/
slab n /slæb/
humdrum adj /ˈhʌmdrʌm/
dreary adj /ˈdrɪəri/
docile adj /ˈdəʊsaɪl/
glamorous adj /ˈɡlæmərəs/
alas exclamation /əˈlæs/
inevitable adj /ɪnˈevɪtəbl/
mumble v /ˈmʌmbl/
confess v /kənˈfes/
be flooded with idiom /bi ˈflʌdɪd wɪð/
derelict adj /ˈderəlɪkt/
tarnish v /ˈtɑːnɪʃ/
fade v /feɪd/
Lothario n /ləˈθɑːriəʊ/
slyly adv /slaɪli/

stride n /straɪd/
bleach v /bliːtʃ/
utterly adv /ˈʌtəli/
arched adj /ɑːtʃt/
dimple n /ˈdɪmpl/
hunk n /hʌŋk/
vulnerable adj /ˈvʌlnərəbl/
weedy adj /ˈwiːdi/
say the word idiom /seɪ ðə wɜːd/
by word of mouth idiom /baɪ wɜːd əv maʊð/
from the word go idiom /frɒm ðə wɜːd ɡəʊ/
get a word in edgeways idiom /ɡet ə wɜːd ɪn ˈedʒweɪz/
have the last word idiom /hav ðə lɑːst wɜːd/
a man of few words idiom /ə mæn ɒv fjuː wɜːdz/
affair n /əˈfeə(r)/
breathe a word idiom /briːð ə wɜːd/
buzzword n /ˈbʌzwɜːd/
lost for words idiom /lɒst fɔː(r) wɜːdz/
funny adj /ˈfʌni/
eat your words idiom /iːt jɔː(r) wɜːdz/
not mince your words idiom /nɒt mɪns jɔː(r) wɜːdz/
can’t help idiom /ˈkaːnt help/
prattle on v /ˈprætl ɒn/
not know the meaning of the word  /nɒt nəʊ ðə ˈmiːnɪŋ ɒv ðə
idiom wɜːd/
stand a chance idiom /stænd ə tʃɑːns/
selfie n /ˈselfi/
More fool me! idiom /mɔː(r) fuːl mi/
soul n /səʊl/
appoint v /əˈpɔɪnt/
the Middle Ages n /ðə ˈmɪdl eɪdʒɪz/
manor house n /ˈmænə haʊs/
graveyard n /ˈɡreɪvjɑːd/
hitchhiker n /ˈhɪtʃ haɪkə(r)/
take over v /ˈteɪk əʊvə(r)/
virus n /ˈvaɪrəs/
explore v /ɪkˈsplɔː(r)/
pedant n /ˈpednt/
insist v /ɪnˈsɪst/
busybody n /ˈbɪzibɒdi/
split v /splɪt/
craftsman n /ˈkrɑːftsmən/
of no consequence idiom /ɒv nəʊ ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/
chic adj /ʃiːk/
rhetorical question n /rɪˈtɒrɪkl ˈkwestʃən/
steer clear of v /stɪə(r) klɪə(r) ɒv/
at the end of the day idiom /æt ðə end ɒv ðə deɪ/
avoid (something/somebody) like the /əˈvɔɪd … laɪk ðə pleɪɡ/
plague idiom
cliché n /ˈkliːʃeɪ/
fiercely adv /fɪəsli/
sort out v /sɔːt aʊt/
trend n /trend/
peak n /piːk/
progress n /ˈprəʊɡres/
issue n /ˈɪʃuː/
estimate v /ˈestɪmeɪt/
life expectancy n /ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspektənsi/
literate adj /ˈlɪtərət/
proportion n /prəˈpɔːʃn/
extreme adj /ɪkˈstriːm/
poverty n /ˈpɒvəti/
significantly adv /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/
remain v /rɪˈmeɪn/
median adj /ˈmiːdiən/
income n /ˈɪnkəm/
assessment n /əˈsesmənt/
average adj /ˈævərɪdʒ/
debt n /det/
economic growth n /ekəˈnɒmɪk ˈɡrəʊθ/
a rising tide lifts all boats idiom /ə ˈraɪzɪŋ taɪd lɪfts ɔːl ˈbəʊts/

trickle-down effect idiom /ˈtrɪkl daʊn ɪˈfekt/

slice of the cake idiom /slaɪs ɒv ðə keɪk/
relatively adv /ˈrelətɪvli/
inequality n /ˌɪnɪˈkwɒləti/
gap n /ɡæp/
delusion n /dɪˈluːʒn/
efficiently adv /ɪˈfɪʃntli/
tax revenue n /tæks ˈrevənjuː/
alternative n /ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv/
be hooked on v /bi hʊkt ɒn/
eternal adj /ɪˈtɜːnl/
reasonable adj /ˈriːznəbl/
throw (something) away v /ˈθrəʊ … əweɪ/
redistribution n /riːdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃn/
attitude n /ˈætɪtjuːd/
give up v /ɡɪv ʌp/
avoid v /əˈvɔɪd/
living standards n pl /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈstændədz/
stressful adj /ˈstresfl/
grateful adj /ˈɡreɪtfl/
strict adj /strɪkt/
public functions n pl /ˈpʌblɪk ˈfʌŋkʃnz/

set out to v /set aʊt tə/

element of n, coll /ˈelɪmənt ɒv/

payback n /ˈpeɪbæk/
give away v /ˈɡɪv əweɪ/
remarkable adj /rɪˈmɑːkəbl/
at a time idiom /æt ə taɪm/
fall on hard times idiom /fɔːl ɒn hɑːd taɪmz/

tragic adj /ˈtrædʒɪk/
rags to riches idiom /ræɡz tə ˈrɪtʃɪz/
in full swing idiom /ɪn fʊl swɪŋ/
duty-free adj /ˈdjuːti fri/
extravagant adj /ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/
affluent adj /ˈæfluənt/
spoilt adj /spɔɪlt/
figure out v /ˈfɪɡə(r) aʊt/
run up v /ˈrʌn ʌp/
strive v /straɪv/
coin n /kɔɪn/
embarrassing adj /ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/
recall v /rɪˈkɔːl/
eccentric adj /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
shelter v /ˈʃeltə(r)/
hardship n /ˈhɑːdʃɪp/

prosperous adj /ˈprɒspərəs/
have it tough idiom /həv ɪt tʌf/
charitable foundation n /ˈtʃærətəbl faʊnˈdeɪʃn/
philanthropy n /fɪˈlænθrəpi/
anonymous adj /əˈnɒnɪməs/
beneficiary n /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃəri/
benefit v /ˈbenɪfɪt/
transform v /trænsˈfɔːm/
donate v /dəʊˈneɪt/
plaque n /plæk/
establishment n /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
authorize v /ˈɔːθəraɪz/
good causes n pl /ɡʊd kɔːzɪz/
trade-off n /ˈtreɪdɒf/
wind up idiom /ˈwaɪnd ʌp/
modest adj /ˈmɒdɪst/
mess around with idiom /mes əˈraʊnd wɪð/
inflation n /ɪnˈfleɪʃn/
soar v /sɔː(r)/
share prices n pl /ʃeə(r) praɪsɪz/
plummet v /ˈplʌmɪt/
rate n /reɪt/
interest rate n /ˈɪntrest reɪt/
fluctuate v /ˈflʌktʃueɪt/
broadly adv /ˈbrɔːdli/
stable adj /ˈsteɪbl/
set  v /set/
rocket v /ˈrɒkɪt/
household n /ˈhaʊshəʊld/
collapse v /kəˈlæps/
plunge v /plʌndʒ/
slightly adv /ˈslaɪtli/
gradual adj /ˈɡrædʒuəl/
steady adj /ˈstedi/
sharp adj /ʃɑːp/
substantial adj /səbˈstænʃl/
presumably adv /prɪˈzjuːməbli/
mid-life n /mɪdˈlaɪf/
movement n /ˈmuːvmənt/
turn (something) up v /ˈtɜːn … ʌp/
speed up v /ˈspiːd ʌp/
cut down v /kʌt daʊn/
trade up v /treɪd ʌp/
dress up v /dres ʌp/
dumb down v /dʌm daʊn/
dress down v /dres daʊn/
boot up v /ˌbuːt ˈʌp/
break down v /ˈbreɪk daʊn/
shut down v /ˈʃʌt daʊn/
track down v /træk daʊn/
use up v /juːs ʌp/
live down v /lɪv daʊn/
wake up and smell the coffee idiom /weɪk ʌp ænd smel ðə ˈkɒfi/

let (somebody) down v /ˈlet … daʊn/

going forward v /ˈɡəʊɪŋ ˈfɔːwəd/
grow the business v /ɡrəʊ ðə ˈbɪznəs/

task (somebody) v /tɑːsk …/

action v /ˈækʃn/
mission-critical adj /ˈmɪʃn ˈkrɪtɪkl/

best practice n /best ˈpræktɪs/

impact (something) v /ɪmˈpækt …/
a win-win situation idiom /ə wɪn wɪn ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn/

drill down v /drɪl daʊn/

radical adj /ˈrædɪkl/
go the extra mile idiom /ɡəʊ ðə ˈekstrə maɪl/

give people a heads-up idiom /ɡɪv ˈpiːpl ə hedz ʌp/

keep (somebody) in the loop idiom /kiːp … ɪn ðə luːp/

bring (something) to the table idiom /brɪŋ … tə ðə ˈteɪbl/

hit the ground running idiom /hɪt ðə ɡraʊnd ˈrʌnɪŋ/

think outside the box idiom /θɪŋk ˈaʊtsaɪd ðə bɒks/

touch base idiom /tʌtʃ beɪs/

bring (somebody) up to speed idiom /brɪŋ … ʌp tə spiːd/

be on (somebody’s) radar idiom /bi ɒn … ˈreɪdɑː(r)/

label v /ˈleɪbl/
eyewitness n /ˈaɪwɪtnəs/
photoshop v /ˈfəʊtəʊʃɒp/

justified adj /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd/
harbour n /ˈhɑːbə(r)/
fairy n /ˈfeəri/
likelihood n /ˈlaɪklihʊd/
detailed adj /ˈdiːteɪld/
statement n /ˈsteɪtmənt/
build n /bɪld/
purely adv /ˈpjʊəli/
basis n /ˈbeɪsɪs/
court n /kɔːt/
criminal justice system n /ˈkrɪmɪnl ˈdʒʌstɪs ˈsɪstəm/

mistaken adj /mɪˈsteɪkən/
guidelines n pl /ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz/
shore n /ʃɔː/
strike n /straɪk/
thoughtful adj /ˈθɔːtfl/
circumstance n /ˈsɜːkəmstəns/
take it in turns idiom /teɪk ɪt ɪn tɜːnz/
supernatural phenomena n pl /ˌsuːpəˈnætʃrəl fəˈnɒmɪnə/

problematic adj /ˌprɒbləˈmætɪk/
formative adj /ˈfɔːmətɪv/
take (somebody) in v /teɪk … ɪn/
paradoxical adj /ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkl/
eliminate v /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/
frustrated adj /frʌˈstreɪtɪd/
alcoholic n /ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk/
make an impression n /meɪk an ɪmˈpreʃn/

uncanny adj /ʌnˈkæni/
deduction n /dɪˈdʌkʃn/
disguise v /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
stage n /steɪdʒ/
outcry n /ˈaʊtkraɪ/
spirit n /ˈspɪrɪt/
bedridden adj /ˈbedrɪdn/
contort v /kənˈtɔːt/
handcuffs n pl /ˈhændkʌfs/
crate n /kreɪt/
medium n /ˈmiːdiəm/
illusionist n /ɪˈluːʒənɪst/
so-called adj /səʊ ˈkɔːld/
withstand v /wɪðˈstænd/
blow n /bləʊ/
go on v /ɡəʊ ɒn/
inauspicious adj /ˌɪnɔːˈspɪʃəs/

séance n /ˈseɪɒns/
sham n /ʃæm/
offend v /əˈfend/
expose v /ɪkˈspəʊz/
eager adj /ˈiːɡə(r)/
delude v /dɪˈluːd/
grey area n /ˌɡreɪ ˈeəriə/
level playing field idiom /ˈlevl ˈpleɪɪŋ fiːld/

slippery slope n /ˈslɪpəri sləʊp/

wake-up call n /weɪk ʌp kɔːl/
fine line n /faɪn laɪn/
itchy feet n /ˈɪtʃi fiːt/

long shot n /lɒŋ ʃɒt/

raw deal n /rɔː diːl/
sore point n /sɔː(r) pɔɪnt/
wishful thinking n /ˌwɪʃfl ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

foregone conclusion n /ˈfɔːɡɒn kənˈkluːʒn/

last resort n /lɑːst rɪˈzɔːt/
second thoughts n pl /ˈsekənd θɔːts/
saving grace n /ˌseɪvɪŋ ˈɡreɪs/

mixed blessing n /ˌmɪkst ˈblesɪŋ/

cold feet n pl /kəʊld fiːt/

baptize v /bæpˈtaɪz/
lost cause idiom /ˌlɒst ˈkɔːz/
final straw n /ˈfaɪnl strɔː/

insanity n /ɪnˈsænəti/
contract n /ˈkɒntrækt/
document n /ˈdɒkjumənt/
temporary adj /ˈtemprəri/
folder n /ˈfəʊldə/
hypochondriac n /ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndriæk/
amusingly adv /əˈmjuːzɪŋli/
smuggle v /ˈsmʌɡl/

comedian n /kəˈmiːdiən/
bishop n /ˈbɪʃəp/
specimen beaker n /ˈspesɪmən ˈbiːkə(r)/
contestant n /kənˈtestənt/
stereotype n /ˈsteriətaɪp/
swearing n /ˈsweərɪŋ/
endanger v /ɪnˈdeɪndʒə(r)/
caution n /ˈkɔːʃn/
speed bump n /spiːd bʌmp/
toll n /təʊl/
licence number n, coll /ˈlaɪsns ˈnʌmbə(r)/

chew v /tʃuː/
carcinogenic adj /ˌkɑːsɪnəˈdʒenɪk/
tribe n /traɪb/
urban adj /ˈɜːbən/
cannibalism n /ˈkænɪbəlɪzəm/
transaction n /trænˈzækʃn/
administer v /ədˈmɪnɪstə/
isolated adj /ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/
diverse adj /daɪˈvɜːs/
rural adj /ˈrʊərəl/
head-hunting n /ˈhed hʌntɪŋ/
gambit n /ˈɡæmbɪt/
spouse n /spaʊs/
choke v /tʃəʊk/
polygamy n /pəˈlɪɡəmi/
frisson n /ˈfriːsɒn/
spear n /spɪə(r)/
stalk v /stɔːk/
wild boar n /waɪld ˈbɔː(r)/
dowry n /ˈdaʊri/
ever-encroaching adj /ˈevə(r) ɪnˈkrəʊtʃɪŋ/
robustly adv /rəʊˈbʌstli/
concession n /kənˈseʃn/
bombard v /bɒmˈbɑːd/
kin n /kɪn/
stamping ground n /ˈstæmpɪŋ ɡraʊnd/
venture forth idiom /ventʃə(r) ˈfɔːθ/
barren adj /ˈbærən/
doll n /dɒl/
broad-mindedness n /ˌbrɔːd ˈmaɪndɪdnəs/
consensus n /kənˈsensəs/
grandeur n /ˈɡrændjə(r)/
diminutive stature idiom /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv ˈstætʃə(r)/
astounded adj /əˈstaʊndɪd/
enormity n /ɪˈnɔːməti/
dutifully adv /ˈdjuːtɪfəli/
decline v /dɪˈklaɪn/
pinpoint accuracy idiom /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt ˈækjərəsi/
jaded adj /ˈdʒeɪdɪd/
indifferent adj /ɪnˈdɪfrənt/
renounce v /rɪˈnaʊns/
inedible adj /ɪnˈedəbl/
insult v /ɪnˈsʌlt/
log off v /lɒɡ ˈɒf/
intriguing adj /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/
stumble across idiom /ˈstʌmbl əˈkrɒs/
browse v /braʊz/
dedicate v /ˈdedɪkeɪt/
have second thoughts idiom /hæv sekənd ˈθɔːts/
unfold v /ʌnˈfəʊld/
tick v /tɪk/
low-key adj /ˌləʊ ˈkiː/
courtroom n /ˈkɔːtrʊm/
interpret v /ɪnˈtɜːprɪt/
witness n /ˈwɪtnəs/
random adj /ˈrændəm/
advent n /ˈædvent/
pin n /pɪn/
knot n /nɒt/
cabbage n /ˈkæbɪdʒ/
Gaelic n /ˈɡeɪlɪk/
civilized adj /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
delicacy n /ˈdelɪkəsi/
routine procedure idiom /ruːˈtiːn prəˈsiːdʒə(r)/
outgoing adj /aʊtˈgəɪŋ/
smog n /smɒɡ/
awesome adj US /ˈɔːsəm/
zip code n US /ˈzɪp kəʊd/
rake v US /reɪk/
yard n US /jɑːd/
bathrobe n US /bɑːθrəʊb/
check n US /tʃek/
freeway n US /ˈfriːweɪ/
garbage n US /ˈɡɑːbɪdʒ/
cookie n US /ˈkʊki/
drugstore n US /ˈdrʌɡstɔː(r)/
closet n US /ˈklɒzɪt/
potato chips n US /pəˈteɪtəʊ tʃɪps/
pants n US /pænts/
faucet n US /ˈfɔːsɪt/
sidewalk n US /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
windshield n US /ˈwɪndʃiːld/
fall n US /fɔːl/
war n /wɔː(r)/
savour v /ˈseɪvə(r)/
despair n /dɪˈspeə(r)/
mercy n /ˈmɜːsi/
strike v /straɪk/
skin n /skɪn/
casualty n /ˈkæʒuəlti/
pacifist n /ˈpæsɪfɪst/
anarchist n /ˈænəkɪst/
graft n /ɡrɑːft/
conscription n /kənˈskrɪpʃn/
twitch n /twɪtʃ/
dress code n /dres kəʊd/
debate n /dɪˈbeɪt/
plastic surgery n /ˌplæstɪk ˈsɜːdʒəri/
sophisticated adj /səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/
armoured tank n /ˈɑːməd tæŋk/
aerial adj /ˈeəriəl/
bombardment n /bɒmˈbɑːdmənt/
barbed wire n /ˌbɑːbd ˈwaɪə(r)/
unassuming adj /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/
charge n /tʃɑːdʒ/
trench n /trentʃ/
commander n /kəˈmɑːndə(r)/
forces n pl /fɔːsɪz/
familiar adj /fəˈmɪliə(r)/
be down to (something) idiom /bi daʊn tə …/
medic n /ˈmedɪk/
peculiar adj /pɪˈkjuːliə(r)/
proximity n /prɒkˈsɪməti/
hideous adj /ˈhɪdiəs/
gruesome adj /ˈɡruːsəm/
traumatized adj /ˈtrɔːmətaɪzd/
digestive adj /daɪˈdʒestɪv/
digestive disorder n /dɪˈdʒestɪv dɪsˈɔːdə(r)/
baffling adj /ˈbæflɪŋ/
persist v /pəˈsɪst/
aftermath n /ˈɑːftəmæθ/
affliction n /əˈflɪkʃn/
depot n /ˈdepəʊ/
clot v /klɒt/
transfusion n /trænsˈfjuːʒn/
vein n /veɪn/
donor n /ˈdəʊnə(r)/
wounded v /ˈwuːndɪd/
vital adj /ˈvaɪtl/
overlook v /əʊvəˈlʊk/
screen v /skriːn/

wrangle over v /ˈræŋɡl ˈəʊvə(r)/

liberate v /ˈlɪbəreɪt/
masculine adj /ˈmæskjəlɪn/
fly in the face of idiom /flaɪ ɪn ðə feɪs ɒv/

devastating adj /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/
automatically adv /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
no longer idiom /nəʊ ˈlɒŋɡə(r)/
civilian n /səˈvɪliən/
emancipation n /ɪˌmænsɪˈpeɪʃn/
civil adj /ˈsɪvl/
outbreak n /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
course n /kɔːs/
veteran n /ˈvetərən/
fire v /ˈfaɪə(r)/
pay the price idiom /peɪ ðə praɪs/
maim v /meɪm/
mutilate v /ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/
disfigure v /dɪsˈfɪɡə(r)/
coin v /kɔɪn/
invalid n /ˈɪnvəlɪd/
ease v /iːz/
plight n /plaɪt/
come about idiom /kʌm əˈbaʊt/
full of yourself idiom /fʊl ɒv jɔːˈself/

break out v /ˈbreɪk aʊt/

dump v /dʌmp/
truce n /truːs/
sentry duty n /ˈsentri ˈdjuːti/
on the stroke of idiom /ɒn ðə strəʊk ɒv/
rifle n /ˈraɪfl/
uplifting adj /ˌʌpˈlɪftɪŋ/
bury v /ˈberi/
conduct v /kənˈdʌkt/
carol n /ˈkærəl/
update v /ˌʌpˈdeɪt/
cabbage n /ˈkæbɪdʒ/
day-to-day adj /ˌdeɪ tə ˈdeɪ/
grave n /ɡreɪv/
cutback n /ˈkʌtbæk/
funds n pl /fʌndz/
allocate v /ˈæləkeɪt/
shake-up n /ˈʃeɪk ʌp/
slip-up n /ˈslɪp ʌp/
restructure v /ˌriːˈstrʌktʃə(r)/
technical hitch n /ˌteknɪkl ˈhɪtʃ/
election n /ɪˈlekʃn/
bleak adj /bliːk/

merger n /ˈmɜːdʒə(r)/
organ transplant n /ˈɔːɡən ˈtrænsplɑːnt/
comeback n /ˈkʌmbæk/
happy medium idiom /ˌhæpi ˈmiːdiəm/
not have a clue idiom /nɒt həv ə kluː/

lighten up v /ˈlaɪtn ʌp/

startle v /ˈstɑːtl/
untangle v /ˌʌnˈtæŋɡl/
deceptive adj /dɪˈseptɪv/
nagging adj /ˈnæɡɪŋ/
chatter n /ˈtʃætə(r)/
on the whole idiom /ɒn ðə həʊl/
savagely adv /ˈsævɪdʒli/
critical adj /ˈkrɪtɪkl/
back off idiom /bæk ɒf/
judge v /dʒʌdʒ/
harshly adv /hɑːʃli/
hard on yourself idiom /hɑːd ɒn jɔːˈself/
sing (somebody’s) praises idiom /sɪŋ … preɪzɪz/
capitalism n /ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/
distract v /dɪˈstrækt/
in the back of (somebody’s) mind  /ɪn ðə bæk ɒv … maɪnd/
idiom
hang over v /hæŋ ˈəʊvə(r)/
get over v /ɡet ˈəʊvə(r)/
precious adj /ˈpreʃəs/
As if! idiom /æz ɪf/

gloomy adj /ˈɡluːmi/
incessantly adv /ɪnˈsesntli/
subtly adv /ˈsʌtli/
enormity n /ɪˈnɔːməti/
outcome n /ˈaʊtkʌm/
appetite n /ˈæpɪtaɪt/
come out with v /kʌm aʊt wɪð/
previous adj /ˈpriːviəs/
dump n /dʌmp/
Those were the days! idiom /ðəʊz wɜː(r) ðə deɪz/
born loser idiom /bɔːn ˈluːzə(r)/
ask (somebody) out idiom /ɑːsk … aʊt/

broad adj /brɔːd/
beaming adj /biːmɪŋ/
grimace n /ˈɡrɪməs/
submission n /səbˈmɪʃn/
signal v /ˈsɪɡnəl/
at ease adj /æt iːz/
muscle n /ˈmʌsl/
mouth n /maʊθ/
smirk n /smɜːk/
show off v /ˈʃəʊ ɒf/
crow’s feet idiom /ˈkrəʊz fiːt/
literally adv /ˈlɪtərəli/
sombre adj /ˈsɒmbə(r)/
strike v /straɪk/
put off v /pʊt ɒf/
catch on v /kætʃ ɒn/

bring it on idiom /brɪŋ ɪt ˈɒn/

log off v /ˈlɒɡ ɒf/
carry on v /ˈkæri ɒn/
drag on v /dræɡ ɒn/
cheer (somebody) on v /tʃɪə(r) … ɒn/
dream on v /driːm ɒn/
crack on v, coll /kræk ɒn/
be rained off v /bi reɪnd ɒf/

wear off v /weə(r) ɒf/

lay (somebody) off v /ˈleɪ … ɒf/
break off v /breɪk ɒf/
industrial action n /ɪnˌdʌstriəl ˈækʃn/
negotiation n /nɪˌɡəʊʃiˈeɪʃn/
call off v /kɔːl ɒf/
a change of heart n, coll /ə tʃeɪndʒ ɒv hɑːt/
go off v, coll /ɡəʊ ɒf/
see (somebody) off v /siː … ɒf/

sneak up (on) v /sniːk ʌp …/

verging adv /vɜːdʒɪŋ/
fence off v /fens ɒf/
cordon off v /ˈkɔːdn ɒf/
semi-detached adj /ˌsemi dɪˈtætʃt/
conservatory n /kənˈsɜːvətri/
seal off v /siːl ɒf/
scare (something/somebody) off v /skeə(r) … ɒf/

partition (something) off v /pɑːˈtɪʃn … ɒf/

nothing ventured, nothing gained  /ˈnʌθɪŋ ˈventʃəd ˈnʌθɪŋ
idiom ɡeɪnd/
Keep your chin up! idiom /kiːp jɔː(r) tʃɪn ʌp/

not the end of the world idiom /nɒt ðə end ɒv ðə wɜːld/

dwell on v /dwel ɒn/
plaster n /ˈplɑːstə(r)/
easy come, easy go idiom /ˈiːzi kʌm ˈiːzi ɡəʊ/
firm n /fɜːm/
doom and gloom idiom /duːm ænd ɡluːm/
league n /liːɡ/
turn out v /ˈtɜːn aʊt/
a blessing in disguise idiom /ə ˈblesɪŋ ɪn dɪsˈɡaɪz/
matter n /ˈmætə(r)/
via prep /ˈvaɪə/
multitasking n /ˌmʌltiˈtɑːskɪŋ/

put yourself in (somebody’s) shoes  /pʊt jɔːˈself ɪn … ʃuːz/

idiom
pull your weight idiom /pʊl jɔː(r) weɪt/

taken aback idiom /ˈteɪkən əˈbæk/

turbulent adj /ˈtɜːbjələnt/
learning curve n /ˈlɜːnɪŋ kɜːv/
lost in admiration idiom /lɒst ɪn ˌædməˈreɪʃn/
boardroom n /ˈbɔːdruːm/
breadwinner n /ˈbredwɪnə(r)/
air traffic controller n /ˌeə træfɪk kənˈtrəʊlə(r)/

career path n /kəˈrɪə(r) pɑːθ/

prejudice n /ˈpredʒudɪs/
statistics  n pl /stəˈtɪstɪks/
current adj /ˈkʌrənt/
the opposite sex idiom /ðə ˈɒpəsɪt seks/
bombshell n /ˈbɒmʃel/
scan n /skæn/
stony silence n, coll /ˈstəʊni ˈsaɪləns/
convulsive laughter n, coll /kənˈvʌlsɪv ˈlɑːftə(r)/
hands-on adj /ˌhændz ˈɒn/
unfazed adj /ʌnˈfeɪzd/
poky adj /ˈpəʊki/
march v /mɑːtʃ/
job centre n /ˈdʒɒb sentə(r)/
pace n /peɪs/
give way to v /ɡɪv weɪ tə/
humiliation n /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃn/
diminish v /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
hilarity n /hɪˈlærəti/
sign on v /ˌsaɪn ˈɒn/
hysterical adj /hɪˈsterɪkl/
yearn for v /jɜːn fɔː(r)/

crucial adj /ˈkruːʃl/
bond n /bɒnd/
emerge v /iˈmɜːdʒ/
coincide v /ˌkəʊɪnˈsaɪd/
decade n /ˈdekeɪd/
bar v /bɑː(r)/
survey v /səˈveɪ/
fill in v /fɪl ɪn/
cabin n /ˈkæbɪn/
suspiciously adv /səˈspɪʃəsli/
exquisitely adv /ɪkˈskwɪzɪtli/

carve v /kɑːv/
marble n /ˈmɑːbl/
dock v /dɒk/
shortcut n /ˈʃɔːtkʌt/
take (something) into account idiom /teɪk … ˈɪntə əˈkaʊnt/

allergy n /ˈælədʒi/
wrist n /rɪst/
pick up v /ˈpɪk ʌp/
reluctant adj /rɪˈlʌktənt/
scathing about (something) v /ˈskeɪðɪŋ əˈbaʊt …/

empathetic adj /ˈempəˈθetɪk/
nurture v /ˈnɜːtʃə/
at play idiom /æt pleɪ/
by the same token idiom /baɪ ðə seɪm ˈtəʊkən/

hulking adj /ˈhʌlkɪŋ/
toddler n /ˈtɒdlə(r)/
voyeuristic adj /ˌvɔɪəˈrɪstɪk/
applaud v /əˈplɔːd/
peer pressure n /pɪə(r) ˈpreʃə(r)/

rash adj /ræʃ/

scrap v /skræp/

wail v /weɪl/

whirl v /wɜːl/

fort n /fɔːt/

heir n /eə(r)/
hoarse adj /hɔːs/

coarse adj /kɔːs/

buoy n /bɔɪ/

haul n /hɔːl/

squirrel n /ˈskwɪrəl/

berry n /ˈberi/

vale n /veɪl/

veil n /veɪl/

draft n /drɑːft/

draught adj /drɑːft/

wind n /wɪnd/

minutes n pl /ˈmɪnɪts/

scorpion n /ˈskɔːpiən/
come across v /kʌm əˈkrɒs/
chicken pox n /ˈtʃɪkɪn pɒks/
old-fashioned adj /əʊld ˈfæʃənd/
build up v /ˈbɪld ʌp/
bet v /bet/
grand adj /ɡrænd/
upcoming adj /ˈʌpkʌmɪŋ/
mood n /muːd/
trance n /trɑːns/
beam v /biːm/
devour v /dɪˈvaʊə(r)/
chase v /tʃeɪs/
outing n /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
quirky adj /ˈkwɜːki/
indie adj /ˈɪndi/
road trip n /rəʊd trɪp/
self-conscious adj /ˌself ˈkɒnʃəs/
go haywire idiom /ɡəʊ ˈheɪwaɪə(r)/
tone-deaf adj /ˌtəʊn ˈdef/
skid v /skɪd/
loose adj /luːs/

valley n /ˈvæli/

loch n /lɒk/

cast v /kɑːst/
flinch v /flɪntʃ/

wheat n /wiːt/

barley n /ˈbɑːli/

corn n /kɔːn/

deed n /diːd/

run wild idiom /rʌn waɪld/

run riot idiom /rʌn ˈraɪət/

run amok idiom /rʌn əˈmɒk/

submarine n /ˌsʌbməˈriːn/

gross adj /ɡrəʊs/

goose n /ɡuːs/

roar v /rɔː(r)/

sour adj /ˈsaʊə(r)/

dough n /dəʊ/

vow n /vaʊ/

ward n /wɔːd/

guard n /ɡɑːd/

bush n /bʊʃ/

shop ’til you drop idiom /ʃɒp tɪl ju drɒp/

meet and greet idiom /miːt ænd ɡriːt/

fair and square idiom /feə(r) ænd skweə(r)/

nearest and dearest idiom /ˈnɪərɪst ænd ˈdɪərɪst/

use it or lose it idiom /juːz ɪt ɔː(r) luːz ɪt/

name and shame idiom /neɪm ænd ʃeɪm/

compulsive adj /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/
scrawl v /skrɔːl/
tactile adj /ˈtæktaɪl/
primeval adj /praɪˈmiːvl/
kinship n /ˈkɪnʃɪp/
enigma n /ɪˈnɪɡmə/
tolerable adj /ˈtɒlərəbl/
tomboy n /ˈtɒmbɔɪ/
caged adj /keɪdʒd/
self-harm v /selfˈhaːm/
intense adj /ɪnˈtens/
long for v /lɒŋ fɔː(r)/
fold v /fəʊld/
obsessive-compulsive disorder n /əbˈsesɪv kəmˈpʌlsɪv dɪs
ˈɔːdə(r)/
desperate adj /ˈdespərət/
equilibrium n /ˌekwɪˈlɪbriəm/
trap v /træp/
impetuosity n /ɪmˌpetʃuˈɒsəti/
broad daylight n, coll /brɔːd ˈdeɪlaɪt/
make sense of idiom /meɪk sens ɒv/

retreat v /rɪˈtriːt/
epic n /ˈepɪk/
destiny n /ˈdestəni/
risky adj /ˈrɪski/
shiver n /ˈʃɪvə(r)/
silhouette n /ˌsɪluˈet/
spark n /spɑːk/
radiate v /ˈreɪdieɪt/
palm n /pɑːm/
content adj /kənˈtent/
vocation n /vəʊˈkeɪʃn/
howl v /ˈhaʊl/
stalls n pl /stɔːlz/
blonde n /blɒnd/
brunette n /bruːˈnet/
redhead n /ˈredhed/
fist n /fɪst/
artery n /ˈɑːtəri/
diameter n /daɪˈæmɪtə(r)/
nail n /neɪl/
blink v /blɪŋk/
bone n /bəʊn/
taste buds n pl /ˈteɪst bʌdz/
joint n /dʒɔɪnt/
placebo n /pləˈsiːbəʊ/
drug trial n /drʌɡ ˈtraɪəl/
pain relief n /peɪn rɪˈliːf/
local anaesthetic n /ˈləʊkl ˌænəsˈθetɪk/
velodrome n /ˈvelədrəʊm/
intrigued adj /ɪnˈtriːɡd/
supplement n /ˈsʌplɪmənt/
capsule n /ˈkæpsjuːl/
attempt v /əˈtempt/
time trial n /taɪm ˈtraɪəl/
burst n /bɜːst/
treatment n /ˈtriːtmənt/
restrict v /rɪˈstrɪkt/
inject v /ɪnˈdʒekt/
suspicious adj /səˈspɪʃəs/
assume v /əˈsjuːm/
unconscious adj /ʌnˈkɒnʃəs/
psychosomatic adj /ˌsaɪkəʊsəˈmætɪk/
manifest v /ˈmænɪfest/
cure n /kjʊə(r)/
altitude n /ˈæltɪtjuːd/
cylinder n /ˈsɪlɪndə(r)/
painkiller n /ˈpeɪnkɪlə(r)/
morphine n /ˈmɔːfiːn/
tap into v /tæp ˈɪntə/
nausea n /ˈnɔːziə/
Parkinson’s Disease n /ˈpɑː(r)kɪnsənz dɪˌziːz/
tablet n /ˈtæblət/
play a role idiom /pleɪ ə rəʊl/
stimulant n /ˈstɪmjələnt/
sedative n /ˈsedətɪv/
ethics n pl /ˈeθɪks/
forbid v /fəˈbɪd/
deception n /dɪˈsepʃn/
absurd adj /əbˈsɜːd/
beg v /beɡ/
prescribe v /prɪˈskraɪb/
harness v /ˈhɑːnɪs/
alleviate v /əˈliːvieɪt/
snag n /snæɡ/
clinic n /ˈklɪnɪk/
fraud n /frɔːd/
consultation n /ˌkɒnslˈteɪʃn/
allege v /əˈledʒ/
sue v /suː/
drunk adj /drʌŋk/
policy n /ˈpɒləsi/
running order n /ˈrʌnɪŋ ˈɔːdə(r)/
news anchor n US /njuːz ˈæŋkə(r)/

correspondent n /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/
hiding n /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
bulletin n /ˈbʊlətɪn/
antibiotic n /ˌæntibaɪˈɒtɪk/
infection n /ɪnˈfekʃn/
consequence n /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/
cramps n pl /kræmpz/
fork n /fɔːk/
swallow v /ˈswɒləʊ/
on the brink of idiom /ɒn ðə brɪŋk ɒv/
opposition n /ɒpəˈzɪʃn/
medal n /ˈmedl/
wreak v /riːk/
havoc n /ˈhævək/
hurricane n /ˈhʌrɪkən/
spread v /spred/
northwards adv /ˈnɔːθwədz/
paraglider n /ˈpærəɡlaɪdə(r)/
hide and seek idiom /ˌhaɪd n ˈsiːk/
humble adj /ˈhʌmbl/
wobble v /ˈwɒbl/
op n, coll /ɒp/
shoulder n /ˈʃəʊldə(r)/
rib n /rɪb/
lungs n pl /lʌŋz/
nod off idiom /nɒd ɒf/
fitfully adv /ˈfɪtfəli/
malfunction v /ˌmælˈfʌŋkʃn/
growl v /ɡraʊl/
elbow n /ˈelbəʊ/
temple n /ˈtempl/
ankle n /ˈæŋkl/
waist n /weɪst/
chin n /tʃɪn/
eyebrow n /ˈaɪbraʊ/
forehead n /ˈfɔːhed/
calf n /kɑːf/
chest n /tʃest/
hip n /hɪp/
armpit n /ˈɑːmpɪt/
thumb n /θʌm/
cheek n /tʃiːk/
jaw n /dʒɔː/
thigh n /θaɪ/
neck n /nek/
intestine n /ɪnˈtestɪn/
knuckle n /ˈnʌkl/
lip n /lɪp/
earlobe n /ɪə(r) ləʊb/
heel n /hiːl/
liver n /ˈlɪvə(r)/
kidney n /ˈkɪdni/
shin n /ʃɪn/
toe n /təʊ/
preach v /priːtʃ/
profound adj /prəˈfaʊnd/
make a mess v /meɪk ə mes/
spacious adj /ˈspeɪʃəs/
revolutionize v /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/
white goods n pl /ˈwaɪt ɡʊdz/
document v /ˈdɒkjument/
random adj /ˈrændəm/
feedback n /ˈfiːdbæk/
cope with v /kəʊp wɪˈð/
bull n /bʊl/
a round of drinks idiom /ə raʊnd ɒv drɪŋks/
knee n /niː/
plumber n /ˈplʌmə(r)/
excessive adj /ɪkˈsesɪv/
disposable income n /dɪˈspəʊzəbl ˈɪnkəm/
focus group n /ˈfəʊkəs ɡruːp/
humorous adj /ˈhjuːmərəs/
cycle n /ˈsaɪkl/
outfit n /ˈaʊtfɪt/
rampant adj /ˈræmpənt/
edit v /ˈedɪt/
slot n /slɒt/
crease n /kriːs/
posh adj /pɒʃ/
boast v /bəʊst/
overwhelming adj /ˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋ/
fundamentally adv /ˌfʌndəˈmentəli/
strategist n /ˈstrætədʒɪst/
thirst n /θɜːst/
ridiculous adj /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
aside adv /əˈsaɪd/
sheer adj /ʃɪə(r)/
aforementioned adj /əˌfɔːˈmenʃənd/
handy adj /ˈhændi/
minority n /maɪˈnɒrəti/
differentiate v /ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪt/
analyst n /ˈænəlɪst/
simplicity n /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
run into trouble idiom /rʌn ˈɪntə ˈtrʌbl/

perplexed adj /pəˈplekst/
succumb to v /səˈkʌm tə/
virtue n /ˈvɜːtʃuː/
bastion n /ˈbæstiən/
predecessor n /ˈpriːdɪsesə(r)/
laden with adj /ˈleɪdn wɪð/
mediocre adj /ˌmiːdiˈəʊkə(r)/
stick v /stɪk/
dial n /ˈdaɪəl/
sport v /spɔːt/
garment n /ˈɡɑːmənt/
second-rate adj /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/
count on idiom /kaʊnt ɒn/
tension n /ˈtenʃn/
miraculous adj /mɪˈrækjələs/
dawn n /dɔːn/
incurable adj /ɪnˈkjʊərəbl/
antiquated adj /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/
biased adj /ˈbaɪəst/
impartial adj /ɪmˈpɑːʃl/
unjust adj /ˌʌnˈdʒʌst/
bigoted adj /ˈbɪɡətɪd/
objective adj /əbˈdʒektɪv/
flawed adj /flɔːd/
faulty adj /ˈfɔːlti/
immaculate adj /ɪˈmækjələt/
impeccable adj /ɪmˈpekəbl/
pursuit n /pəˈsjuːt/
trivial adj /ˈtrɪviəl/
petty adj /ˈpeti/
urgent adj /ˈɜːdʒənt/
frivolous adj /ˈfrɪvələs/
tame adj /teɪm/
domesticated adj /dəˈmestɪkeɪtɪd/
appalling adj /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
sketch n /sketʃ/
stock prices n pl /stɒk praɪsɪz/
plateau n /ˈplætəʊ/
fad n /fæd/
flesh n /fleʃ/
asphyxia n /æsˈfɪksiə/
catastrophically adv /ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪkli/
notification n /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
turning point idiom /ˈtɜːnɪŋ pɔɪnt/
unfold v /ʌnˈfəʊld/
explode v /ɪkˈspləʊd/
lunar adj /ˈluːnə(r)/
orbit n /ˈɔːbɪt/
scale n /skeɪl/
latter adj /ˈlætə(r)/
stranded adj /ˈstrændɪd/
crew n /kruː/
daring adj /ˈdeərɪŋ/
on-board adj /ɒn bɔːd/
legacy n /ˈleɡəsi/
fragile adj /ˈfrædʒaɪl/
summit n /ˈsʌmɪt/
perspective n /pəˈspektɪv/
manned adj /mænd/
vastness n /vɑːstnəs/
forbidding adj /fəˈbɪdɪŋ/
expanse n /ɪkˈspæns/
proceed v /prəˈsiːd/
fuel v /ˈfjuːəl/
fire the imagination idiom /ˈfaɪə(r) ðə ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃn/

grumble v /ˈɡrʌmbl/
overshadow v /ˌəʊvəˈʃædəʊ/
spark v /spɑːk/
in a flash idiom /ɪn ə flæʃ/
shady adj /ˈʃeɪdi/
breeze n /briːz/
privacy n /ˈprɪvəsi/
bland adj /blænd/
food for thought idiom /fuːd fɔː(r) θɔːt/
grilling n /ˈɡrɪlɪŋ/
bite off more than you can chew  /baɪt ɒf mɔː(r) ðæn ju kæn
idiom tʃuː/
sour note n, coll /ˈsaʊə(r) nəʊt/
half-baked adj /ˌhɑːf ˈbeɪkt/

dawn on v /dɔːn ɒn/

emergency procedure n /iˈmɜːdʒənsi prəˈsiːdʒə(r)/

capture v /ˈkæptʃə/
punctual adj /ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/
epidemic n /ˌepɪˈdemɪk/
take off v /ˈteɪk ɒf/
rapid adj /ˈræpɪd/
turnaround n /ˈtɜːnəraʊnd/

influential adj /ˌɪnfluˈenʃl/
enormously adv /ɪˈnɔːməsli/
exposure n /ɪkˈspəʊʒə(r)/
advent n /ˈædvent/
viral adj /ˈvaɪrəl/
fussy adj /ˈfʌsi/
refund v /rɪˈfʌnd/
diet n /ˈdaɪət/
penniless adj /ˈpeniləs/
starving v /stɑːvɪŋ/
thereafter adv /ˌðeərˈɑːftə(r)/
obsess with (somebody/something)  /əbˈses wɪð …/
v
treacle n /ˈtriːkl/
stagger v /ˈstæɡə(r)/
pull through v /pʊl θruː/
discharge v /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/
emotional wreck n /ɪˈməʊʃənl rek/
priorities n pl /praɪˈɒrətiz/
shudder v /ˈʃʌdə(r)/
freefall n /ˌfriːˈfɔːl/
stall v /stɔːl/
reel v /riːl/
ordeal n /ɔːˈdiːl/
closure n /ˈkləʊʒə(r)/
in retrospect idiom /ɪn ˈretrəspekt/
sexist adj /ˈseksɪst/
dig down v /dɪɡ daʊn/
break into v /breɪk ˈɪntə/
build-up n /ˈbɪld ʌp/
sticky adj /ˈstɪki/
tube n /tjuːb/
insert v /ɪnˈsɜːt/
overdo v /ˌəʊvəˈduː/
contract v /kənˈtrækt/
run-up n /ˈrʌn ʌp/

sponsor v /ˈspɒnsə(r)/
hindsight n /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/
all-consuming adj /ɔːl kənˈsjuːmɪŋ/
drape v /dreɪp/
grinding adj /ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/
sit bolt upright idiom /sɪt bəʊlt ˈʌpraɪt/

fasten v /ˈfɑːsn/
mask n /mɑːsk/
breathless adj /ˈbreθləs/
relief n /rɪˈliːf/
composed adj /kəmˈpəʊzd/
deranged adj /dɪˈreɪn(d)ʒd/
cockpit n /ˈkɒkpɪt/
atmosphere n /ˈætməsfɪə(r)/
buzz v /bʌz/
steward n /ˈstjuːəd/
wrestle v /ˈresl/
disengage v /ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/
restrain v /rɪˈstreɪn/
subdued adj /səbˈdjuːd/
conceivable adj /kənˈsiːvəbl/
draw a line under idiom /drɔː ə laɪn ˈʌndə(r)/
etch in v /etʃt ɪn/
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Example sentence
You could tell she was dismayed at the result of the game.
My daughter loves to comb her hair.
Put the milk in the trolley and let’s go to the queue.
I was a bit rude to a cold caller last night. Why do they call so late to sell you something?

Why did you slam the phone down?

I finally passed my driving test on the third attempt.
There was an awkward silence when Jim walked in.
He was such an affectionate child.
No one doubts her intellectual capacity.
Have you read the works of Einstein?
Our ability to control fire contributed to a reduction in tooth and gut size.
I tried to repair my car but I didn’t have the right tool.
He was a paradox – he was so friendly and so mean at the same time.
Sheila appeared in her first commercial when she was only an infant.
They found him naked and disoriented.
These complex tools enable us to control the environment.
What do you think of the new TV series so far?
Some species thrive while others fail.
It didn’t really change things, but it was a symbolic act of peace.
My granddad is a very religious man – always concerned with spirituality.
Humans have a sense of empathy – we understand other people’s feelings.
Humans have a sense of morality.
Our forebears made the first stone tool more that 2.5 million years ago.
Her new business has started to flourish.
I found the truth perplexing. I didn’t know what to make of it.

The human trait that sets us apart the most from the animal kingdom is our brains.
Our brains set us apart from other animals.

Gorillas are one of the largest primates in the animal kingdom.

Humans don’t have the largest brains relative to body size.
Haven’t you met her parents yet?
I had to be able to think on my feet and come up with alternative plans very quickly.

Walking fully upright is a human’s chief mode of locomotion.

It may sound odd, but flying is actually the safest mode of transport.
Walking is a human’s chief mode of locomotion.
Walking upright frees our hands up for using tools.
He injured his pelvis while dancing.
This very puzzling question remains unanswered.
Remember to keep the right posture when you work at a computer.
Nobody knows precisely when or where language originated.
There was no trace of evidence at the scene.
She raised her hands in a gesture of despair.
Many species communicate with vocal sounds.
He’s used to having a high social status.
What’s the main function of music?
Some neighbours get involved in territorial disputes.
Music is said to unite social groups.
That book is sure to stir your emotions.
Do you want to imply that I shouldn’t be here?
My brother has manual dexterity and is very good at fixing things.
This tunnel is a brilliant feat of engineering.
As babies, we rely entirely on our parents.
There is a high risk of transmission of the disease.
We must put our heads together and come up with a solution.

It was impossible to anticipate such a culture shock.

Most animals reproduce until they die.
Apes often imitate each other to create a social bond.
Grandparents can ensure the success of their families.
An orangutan is an ape, not a monkey.
A follicle is a small hole in your skin that your hair grows out of.
Some fatty foods are difficult to digest.
Human brains make up only 2.5% of our body weight.
My son was quite shy and he would always blush when he talked to strangers.
Sue works as an anthropologist at the British museum.
I can’t believe Martha has been lying to us all along.
I’ll pop round my granny’s tomorrow to see how she’s getting on.
I always check my emails first thing in the morning.
Fencing can be a dangerous sport. You use swords after all!
I hate it when she puts people down like that. I think she’s just insecure.
I forgot her birthday – I could kick myself!
Don’t flatter yourself! You’re not that good.
You’ve been looking a bit peaky recently – are you OK?
He thinks all women fall for his charm.
I take my child everywhere in a buggy.
I work out regularly in order to keep fit.

I was so tired that I had a lie-in this morning.

Many old men have a pot belly – their stomachs stick out.
I must really swot for the exams this term. I need to get good marks.
Girls often teeter the first time they wear high heels.
She likes wearing high heels.
I suffer from insomnia so I’m always tired at work.
Wait! You’re leaving your school satchel behind!
My daughter has a playdate this afternoon at Julie’s house.
Our son had a sleepover at his friends’ place last night.
It’s not fair to say that I never change our baby’s nappies.
She’s rather tall for her age.
I was an unruly child – always ready to pick a fight.
He’s a rather portly man. He should go on a diet.
My baby started to crawl when she was six months old.
For me, it isn’t merely a job, it’s a way of life.
He went to school unwillingly.
Hearing her sad news made me sigh.
The singer wrote a beautiful ballad for his daughter.
It was such a sad story – a woeful tale of broken romance.
Can you see that girl over there? That’s David’s mistress.
I had to take an oath before I joined the club.
I often shift my weight from one foot to the other impatiently.
Careful! Your nose is bleeding!
This actor has got a big, manly voice.
The last scene of the play is my favourite.
It was a strange and eventful story.
As she grew old and sick, she fell into oblivion.
I was gutted when they got married. I was still in love with her!
How could you think I would do that to you! You mean the world to me!
They always blow me away with their generosity and kindness.

I’m sorry I didn’t return your calls – it has been such a hectic week.
Stop criticizing him. I hate it when you get at people like that.
You got promoted? Pull the other one!
Have you spoken to Tim lately? I haven’t been able to get through to him.
My son’s exam results were so good I was thrilled to bits.
It was hard to keep up the good work. We were exhausted.
Don’t make such a fuss. It was only a joke.
Don’t worry about it, it’s only a graze. You’ll be fine.
He cut himself superficially and didn’t bleed.
I don’t like the look of that lot on the corner.
I’m not a couch potato – I just like watching TV!
He would often totally lose it and start yelling at us without a good reason.
Matt felt pure adoration for his girlfriend.
It is normal to experience high levels of anxiety during exams.
She said she was emphasizing her strong points but I think it was just boastfulness.
Children are full of curiosity. They ask a thousand questions per minute!
He felt great disappointment when he heard about the defeat.
She screamed in fury.
I felt such gratitude when they offered to help us that I almost cried.
Tom left the room full of indignation and anger.
‘That’s exactly what we need,’ he said with sarcasm.
Irritation is one of the side effects of sleep deprivation.
He accepted his reward with modesty.
To my astonishment, she behaved as if nothing had happened.
I always felt reassurance from my parents.
Librarians have a love of all things literary.
The director likes to choreograph the actors’ entrances and exits himself.
The baby is sleeping so please tap on the door gently when you arrive.
We have told him the truth, but he refuses to acknowledge it.
What makes you think he’s in want of a wife?
I know you are mad at her now, but when all is said and done, it isn’t really a big deal.

Dementia is a condition that affects behaviour and memory.

They were talking for hours but the core of the question remained unanswered.
She seemed nice at first, but she was rotten and dishonest.
The vase was full of brackish water from the weeks-old flowers.
I could hear the roll of drums in the distance.
I could hear muffled voices from the next room.
I love the lacing in your dress.
The lacing on the bodice of your dress is exquisite.
Many aristocrats died on the scaffold during the French Revolution.
Jasmina Reza is a popular playwright.
Sometimes there is no right or wrong answer. You just have to follow your instinct.
It was an honour to receive such a prestigious prize.
If you want your manuscript published, you have to send it to an editor.
Jake still uses a cart to go to town.
Some writers adapt their own novels for the screen.
The first act of the play wasn’t very compelling.
Are these the recordings you would like me to transcribe?
She worked as a flower-girl at Covent Garden.
He was born and lives in East London, so yes, you could call him a Cockney.

Learning phonetics may help you speak the language better.

My brother is studying phonology at university. He’s learning about the speech sounds of English.

He’s a good boy, but so condescending. He always thinks he’s the best.
You don’t need to be apprehensive about the future. Everything will be fine.
I can’t stand haughty people who think they are better than the rest.
He came from an underprivileged background.
I love to hear her talk – she’s so articulate.

Don’t be so cocky – we all need help sometimes!

Tim is very straightforward. If there’s a problem, he will let you know.
Don’t be so naïve. He’s trying to take advantage of you.
If you want to be a social worker you must be compassionate.
She pretends to listen, but she doesn’t take anything in.

Go over your exams before you hand them in.

Working ten-hour shifts is quite a strain.
Please show Mrs Griffin up to the living room.
Did you manage to jot down the address? He said it so quickly.
He’s very good at making saucy remarks.
The ring that should have come to me when my grandma died has disappeared.
Her up-bringing was genteel.
Her clothes were covered in dirt.
He didn’t have the face to show up at the party after being so rude to everyone.
I’m not cooking anything else, so take it or leave it.
Some people easily fall for flattery.
The police found a stack of fake money the fraudster had tried to pass off as real.
This kind of behaviour doesn’t constitute a criminal offence.
The book tells a story of a high-society love affair.
He’s already 20, but behaves like an impressionable kid.

He was in unusually high spirits.

Do you think it was murder? Who would want to do her in?
What became of that boyfriend you used to have?
He walked out of the concert with a sore throat from all the singing.
I’ve just bought lots of straw to feed the horses.
Somebody managed to pinch my aunt’s hat. She can’t find it anywhere.
Don’t snigger! It’s quite a serious problem.
He knows so much about Greek mythology.
He’s a painter, he didn’t sculpt this statue.
My Aunt Berna survived diphtheria when she was a little child.
It is my belief that they killed her.
She was accused of the robbery, but she vehemently denied it.
I’m awfully sorry about this. It was a misunderstanding.
The car was severely damaged in the crash.
I’m sorely tempted to emigrate somewhere warm.
It’s blindingly obvious that he’s in love with you.
She eagerly accepted the food.
She cried bitterly when I told her my sister had left for good.
She desperately asked for help.
It’s virtually impossible to get tickets for the premiere.
My granddad was fatally injured in the war.
Poor Eliza was shabbily dressed in a tatty old coat and hat.
We would have been here earlier but the driving conditions were treacherous.

What’s your opinion on the subject of eco-food?

The children looked at the ice cream longingly.
I think she’s deliberately avoiding me.
He worked as a foreign spy during the Cold War years.
Paris is full of beautiful and imposing buildings.
She lived in a terraced house all her life.
Have you tried this recipe for wholemeal bread?
Claude Monet was a famous impressionist.
I need to crop my hair tonight.
Those jeans are divine!
I find the smell of cigars revolting.
He looked furtively over his shoulder.
He managed to open the drawer and sneak out her photo.
He made sure the coast was clear and proceeded to escape.
I always keep a slab of chocolate in my drawer.
He led a humdrum existence with no fun or surprises.
It was a dreary winter’s day.
She’s a very docile child – very easy to control.
She managed to get a glamorous job in the film industry.
I’m ready to take on more responsibility, but alas my talents are wasted.
And here came the inevitable question: When are you two getting married?
I heard her mumble something quietly.
It took them two hours to make her confess that she had taken her dad’s car without permission.
I can’t meet you today. I’m flooded with emails I have to answer.
This neighbourhood has been derelict for years.
Gold doesn’t tarnish easily and remains shiny.
The colour from the curtains was starting to fade.
Ben is the office Lothario. I think he’s dated every woman in the office.
He smiled slyly. I’m sure he knows more than he says.

He walks with a long stride.

What’s the best way to bleach a blouse?
I was utterly disgusted when I heard about his behaviour.
His eyebrows are perfectly arched.
He gets a dimple when he smiles.
I’m not surprised women find him attractive. He’s quite a hunk.
He looks vulnerable, but he’s a very strong boy.
I was very weedy as a teenager.
Just say the word and I’ll do it.
The news spread by word of mouth.
I liked her from the word go.
My mum is so talkative it’s difficult to get a word in edgeways.
He always has to have the last word in an argument.
I don’t think that chatty man you’re describing is him. He’s a man of few words.
Have you heard? Apparently, Matt is having an affair with a married woman.
Come on! Tell me your secret. I won’t breathe a word to anyone.
A buzzword often becomes so popular that it ends up losing its original meaning.
It is such a generous offer. I’m lost for words.
That joke he told was awfully funny.
And you said I couldn’t do it! Now you have to eat your words!
He’s very outspoken and does not mince his words.
I can’t help laughing when I look at this picture.
She tends to prattle on about unimportant things all day.
Trust you again? You don’t know the meaning of the word!

You lack experience for the job. You don’t stand a chance.
I’ve just uploaded my latest selfie.
You got the job! I didn’t think you would. More fool me!
There wasn’t a soul at the park and I sat alone on a bench.
I’d like to appoint her chair of the meeting.
Ballads were a popular form of verse during the Middle Ages.
Many horror films are set in a manor house.
My granny was buried in this graveyard.
I wouldn’t pick up a hitchhiker if I travelled alone.
In the movie, some aliens threaten to take over the world.
She plays a doctor who tries to find a cure for a lethal virus.
I was eager to explore the wider world.
Don’t be such a pedant and stop correcting people as they speak.
I already answered the question. Please don’t insist.
Don’t be such a busybody. What he’s up to doesn’t concern you.
It is considered bad English to split your infinitives.
He carefully selects every word he writes. He’s a literary craftsman.
Whether we do it now or later is of no consequence.
Have you been to that new chic restaurant on 5th Street?
You don’t need to answer. It was a rhetorical question.
Steer clear of him. He’s a trouble maker.
At the end of the day, he will have to face the truth.
She’s been avoiding me like the plague since we had that argument.

You don’t believe that, do you? It’s just an old-fashioned cliché.

She looked at me fiercely when I mentioned him.
Come on you two. Stop complaining and sort out your differences.
It is quite an interesting fashion trend.
I think prices have reached their peak.
We are working so hard and still making so little progress.
What do you know about the issue of inequality in the workplace?
I estimate a 10% increase in sales this year.
Surprisingly, life expectancy has decreased slightly in recent years.
The number of literate people in the world today has increased dramatically.
The proportion of the world’s population living in extreme poverty has increased.
She lived in extreme poverty as a child.
Sadly, many people around the world live in extreme poverty.
Money wouldn’t make me significantly happier.
Many donors wish to remain anonymous.
America’s median family income has increased by 85% since 1957.
We have to start looking at the issue of income redistribution.
I would like to know your assessment of the situation.
The global average amount of debt per adult has increased dramatically over the last few years.
I had a huge debt that I had to pay off.
Economic growth has halted.
Your business will be fine. The economy is growing and as they say: a rising tide lifts all boats.

If big companies succeed, you will stand a better chance due to the trickle-down effect.
Everyone wants a larger slice of the cake, but there’s just not enough.
My life hasn’t been too hard, relatively speaking.
Many women are still fighting inequality in their workplace.
The gap between the rich and the poor has widened.
The idea of endless economic growth is obviously a delusion.
We could use our resources more efficiently.
The decrease in social spending is due to falling tax revenue.
Tickets for the opera have sold out. We’ll have to think of an alternative for tonight.
Why are we hooked on buying so much useless stuff?
Economic growth cannot be eternal.
The price of the shares was reasonable.
It seems we never fix gadgets anymore. We just throw them away!
We should be talking about redistribution of wealth.
He’s a brilliant student and his attitude towards work is exemplary.
I don’t think I could give up my phone.
If you want to get promoted at work, you must avoid being late for meetings.
Everyone here wants to increase their living standards.
Many people live stressful lives nowadays.
You should be grateful that you have so much free time.
My parents were never too strict with me.
He doesn’t like attending public functions.

When I left university, I set out to work hard. And it has paid off.

There was an element of surprise in his speech.

I donated money to the local school as payback. I got so much out of education.
I’ve decided to give away 10% of my salary every month.
There is nothing remarkable about him. He’s just a normal guy.
You can only wear one pair of shoes at a time.
Investing money doesn’t automatically lead to you falling on hard times.

It was a tragic moment when we saw the business shut down.

He won the lottery and went from rags to riches overnight.
They sold their house when the real estate bubble was in full swing.
The first duty-free shops opened in the 1960s.
The lives of the wealthy can sometimes be a bit extravagant.
What do you know about poverty? You’ve always been affluent!
I was a spoilt child. I got everything I wanted.
I can’t figure out how some people can survive with so little.
How did you manage to run up so many debts?
We encouraged our children to strive for what they wanted.
I found a coin in the drawer and used it for the vending machine.
I couldn’t believe when he started shouting at the meeting. It was embarrassing.
No matter how hard I tried – I couldn’t recall his name!
His behaviour might be a bit eccentric, but he usually gets his point across.
Parents always shelter their children too much.
In times of hardship, relatives are the greatest help.

You may get the wrong impression if you only visit the prosperous areas of the city.
I wasn’t extremely poor as a child, but I had it tough.
She works for a charitable foundation and she loves it.
Our charitable organization works thanks to private philanthropy.
Anonymous donors have given more money to humanitarian causes than the government.
Who will be the main beneficiary of the new scheme?
Did you benefit from the latest tax decrease?
Many people have helped transform the city with their philanthropy.
Private investors donate millions of dollars to humanitarian causes every year.
There is a plaque in front of my house saying that a famous person was born there.
A new educational establishment has opened in the neighbourhood.
Did you authorize the payments?
When he died, he left all his money to good causes.
There is always a trade-off between the benefits of a drug and the side-effects.
I’m surprised he didn’t wind up in prison.
During my school years, I lived on a modest budget and I survived.
Who’s been messing around with my tablet?
Inflation went up sharply this month.
Inflation will most likely soar to 11%.
Share prices have increased sharply.
The sale of houses will plummet next year.
What’s the interest rate today?
We bought our house at a low interest rate.
Don’t be naïve. Interest rates fluctuate.
Broadly speaking, I’m quite content with my work.
Should I buy a house now or should I wait until interest rates are more stable?
House prices are set to rocket again.
Will house prices rocket again, do you think?
Every second household is in debt these days.
Consumer spending is bound to collapse next year.
Stock markets often plunge during a crisis.
The number of unemployed people has decreased slightly this term.
There has been a gradual change in the economy.
All I ask for is a steady job.
There has been a sharp fall in house prices.
There has been a substantial change in the company policy.
Presumably, house prices will pick up again.
Most people I know say they’re happy in mid-life.
What happens when a social movement reaches a tipping point?
I can’t hear the music. Could you please turn it up?
Drive carefully and don’t speed up!
We’ll have to cut down on the amount of photocopies we make at school.
I wouldn’t trade up my phone for anything.
Are you going to dress up for the company dinner?
Dumb down the report. We need everyone to understand the main issues.
It was a casual meeting so she decided to dress down.
This computer takes ages to boot up.
My marriage broke down.
Shut down the computer and join us for dinner.
The police managed to track down the suspect.
I had to use up all the resources to finish the task before the deadline.
I think I’ve finally managed to live that mistake down.
You live in a world of your own. You need to wake up and smell the coffee.

I’m so sorry I’ve let you down again.

Going forward, we need to apply best practice throughout this project.
We need to grow the business if we want to survive.

I’m waiting for the manager to task me. I don’t know what to do yet.

Did you action my request?

I don’t think she’ll ever get fired. She’s mission-critical for the company.

The aim of the report is to promote best practice among our workers.
The new bill will impact on how small businesses operate.
What do you mean a win-win situation? I’ve just lost my job.

The report doesn’t look complete. You will have to drill down a bit more.

His ideas seemed a bit radical at first, but his originality was so welcome.
In this kind of job you need to go the extra mile to succeed.

Don’t forget to give people a heads-up about the new developments.

Could you please keep me in the loop? I want to be informed.

Salary cuts are a tricky issue, but someone had to bring it to the table.

We made such a wonderful team. We hit the ground running.

In order to be creative you must think outside the box.

Don’t stop working. I just wanted to touch base.

He’s new to the business, but I’ll quickly bring him up to speed.

Are the new contracts on your radar? You need to deal with them soon.

Could you please label every item with your name?

I’ve been an eyewitness in a car accident. It was awful to watch.
We just need to photoshop a few details and the picture will be ready.

The judge found that the police’s use of force had been justified.
The boat is kept in the harbour.
I thought I saw a fairy once when I was a child.
What’s the likelihood of being offered two jobs at the same time?
She gave a detailed account of her trips.
Is the following statement true or false?
What height and build was the robber?
I met your dad purely by chance.
She was convicted of the crime on the basis of eye witness’ statements.
The congressman will appear in court tomorrow.
This case had an impact on the criminal justice system.

I thought it was her who had pinched my sandwich, but I was mistaken.
Police officers must follow strict guidelines.
I swam from the boat to the shore.
There might be a train strike tomorrow.
Thank you for the tickets. It was very thoughtful of you.
The plane was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
The two contestants must take it in turns to answer the questions.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle also wrote about supernatural phenomena.

The situation is quite problematic.

My English teacher was a formative influence on me.
She completely took me in with her story.
It is paradoxical that some of the poorest people live in the richest areas of the country.
If you want to solve a mystery, start by eliminating the impossible.
My partner works as a doctor, but she’s a frustrated writer.
After years of binge drinking, he became an alcoholic.
My first manager made an impression on me. She’s my role model.

I had an uncanny feeling I was being followed.

Sherlock Holmes used deduction to solve most of his cases.
Maybe you can disguise yourself as a police officer and sneak in there?
Houdini collapsed on stage.
When Doyle killed off Sherlock Holmes, there was a huge public outcry.
Mike’s a strong and independent spirit.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was bedridden for three years prior to his death.
The acrobats can contort their bodies in impossible ways.
It was easy for Houdini to escape from handcuffs.
He was carrying a crate of beer.
She says she’s a medium and uses tricks to fool people.
Houdini was a famous illusionist.
This is the opinion of a so-called expert.
Nobody should have to withstand hunger.
Harry was injured by the blow.
Why did you go on with the show? You should have cancelled it.
We had so much trouble getting the paperwork done. It was an inauspicious start.

Have you ever been to a séance?

Don’t believe anything she says. She’s a sham.
I was just making a joke. I didn’t mean to offend her.
She took off her glasses to expose her beautiful eyes.
Please tell me everything you know. I’m eager to learn.
Don’t delude yourself. The other contestant deserved to win.
Exactly what can be called an offensive weapon is still a grey area.
Sportswomen are still demanding a level playing field.

She realized he was on the slippery slope towards a life of crime.

Losing my job was a wake-up call.
There is a fine line between love and hate.
Whenever I stay in one place for more than two years I get itchy feet.

It’s a bit of a long shot, but it might be worth trying.

Older workers often get a raw deal.
It’s a sore point with my parents that I haven’t finished my degree.
Do you really think that is going to happen? Or is it just wishful thinking?

Are you surprised about the result? I think it was a foregone conclusion.
I’m sorry to bother you with this, but you are my last resort.
Are you having second thoughts about the relationship?
Her eloquence is her saving grace.

Beauty can be a mixed blessing.

They were going to get married last weekend, but Sam got cold feet and the wedding was cancelled.

Are you going to baptize your children?

I tried to convince my brother he was being tricked, but it was a lost cause.
This is the final straw. I won’t put up with him anymore!

He was found not guilty by reason of insanity.

Make sure you sign a contract before you start work.
I’ve just saved a new document in my computer.
Please note this is a temporary address.
Have you saved the report in the share folder?
There’s nothing wrong with you. You are just a bit of a hypochondriac.
The speaker introduced himself amusingly and made everybody laugh.
They managed to smuggle a gun into the prison.

He is a stand-up comedian.
He met the Bishop of London on his latest trip.
I can’t find the specimen beaker. My chemistry teacher is going to be mad.
Have you ever been a contestant on a TV show?
Do you really believe French people eat cheese everyday? That’s just a stereotype!
The language he used was shocking with all the swearing.
If you drink alcohol and then drive you endanger your own and other people’s lives.
Drive with extreme caution. The road is slippery.
Please slow down, there are some speed bumps ahead.
Take the next exit if you want to avoid the toll road.
They have installed a new system of car licence number recognition.

Make sure you chew your food properly.

Cigarette smoke is carcinogenic – it causes lung and throat cancer.
They met a remote tribe living in the Amazonian rainforest.
The population is always higher in urban areas.
Cannibalism is surprisingly common in the animal world.
We need to be sure that all online transactions are secure.
Is Greenland still administered by Denmark?
It’s difficult to provide care for old people in isolated rural areas.
London has an ethnically diverse population.
Rural areas often have no facilities or public transport.
Head-hunting was practised in many cultures in historic times.
His opening conversational gambit was, ‘Do you come here often?’.
Fill in your spouse’s name here on this form, please?
I didn’t swallow the piece of toast properly and I choked.
Polygamy is illegal in this country so you can only have one wife.
Inviting the famous actor added a frisson of excitement to the party.
There were lots of Roman spears on display in the museum.
We watched the lion stalk the zebra for an hour before it attacked.
They enjoyed hunting for wild boar in the forest.
He married a girl from a rich family because she came with a large dowry.
Everyone sensed the ever-encroaching feeling of doom regarding the economy.
The government defended their policies robustly.
My dad hates technology. His one concession is a mobile phone so he can contact us.
The hotel has been bombarded with complaints.
Katherine is his kin by marriage. She’s his brother’s wife.
This bar was our favourite stamping ground at university.
At 18 she was ready to leave home and venture forth into the world.
Nothing can grow on this barren land.
I think I left my daughter’s doll at the park.
We should aim to promote tolerance and broad-mindedness.
What’s the consensus, everyone? Should we go for a curry or a pizza tonight?
I was impressed by the grandeur of the gothic architecture.
I was surprised by the actor’s diminutive stature. He looks much taller on-screen.
I was astounded to hear that she had left the company.
I don’t think you fully understand the enormity of the problem.
They listened dutifully to their parents and did as they were asked.
I offered to help her with her homework but she declined.
My mobile phone calculated our location with pinpoint accuracy.
He’d been in his job for too long – he’s so jaded.
We can’t afford to be indifferent to our customers’ opinions.
I refuse to renounce my beliefs.
He’s such a bad cook. Everything he cooks is inedible.
I’m not speaking to Dan anymore because he insulted my family.
Make sure you save your work before you log off.
This project sounds very intriguing! Tell me more!
I stumbled across a box of old photos when I was clearing the attic.
I spent three hours browsing the Internet for cheap holidays last night.
She dedicates all her free time to helping other people.
Are you having second thoughts about the relationship?
The audience watched in silence as the story unfolded.
You can certainly do what you want, but the clock is ticking.
My 40th birthday party was very low-key. I only invited 10 people.
The judge came into the courtroom.
It’s extremely difficult to interpret in real time.
I asked my boss to be a witness at my wedding.
A series of random events led to me meeting my wife.
Life was very different before the advent of the mobile phone.
Don’t try on the blouse yet. There’s a pin we need to take out!
Tie the two ropes together with a knot.
I used to hate cabbage when I was a kid.
Did your Irish cousin learn Gaelic at school?
No civilized country should allow these crimes to go unpunished.
Rotten shark is the local delicacy.
Having your teeth whitened is becoming a routine procedure in this country.
Most of my friends are talkative and outgoing.
The city council is banning traffic in the city centre in an attempt to reduce smog.
That was an awesome movie!
Have you got her complete address including the zip code?
As a kid, I used to rake the yard every week as it was an easy way to get pocket money.
The house comes with a yard where you can grow flowers or even vegetables.
She put on her bathrobe and dashed out of the bathroom.
Could I get the check, please?
He got a ticket for speeding on the freeway.
Did you remember to take out the garbage?
Have a cookie! My aunt baked them.
Could you go to the drugstore and get me some cough syrup?
I’ll check the closet. There might be an old TV set there.
It is not advisable to eat potato chips before lunch.
Do you like my new pair of pants? Do they go with my blue shirt, do you think?
Somebody has left the faucet turned on. I can hear water leaking.
Please use the sidewalk. Roads are dangerous for pedestrians.
Somebody has left a note on the windshield.
Fall is my favourite season.
They met at war and remained friends for the rest of their lives.
I sat down to savour the moment.
The soldier uttered a cry of despair.
He shows no mercy to his enemies.
He struck me on the cheek.
They took skin from his leg for the implant.
There was one casualty in the car crash.
As a pacifist, I will never support any military intervention.
He was an anarchist during the Civil War years.
After the accident, he needed a skin graft on his face to look human again.
He didn’t join the army voluntarily. It was military conscription.
She has a twitch in her eye.
The army has a strict dress code.
The role of women during the Great War is still under debate.
He underwent plastic surgery after the accident.
The computer programs we are working with are highly sophisticated.
Armoured tanks entered the city after the siege.
The citizens are scared there might be another aerial attack.
The city came under heavy bombardment.
They found barbed wire near the trenches.
Don’t be so unassuming. You did an excellent job and you should be proud.
The general decided to make a direct charge against the trenches.
They dug the trench in a strategic spot.
Douglas Haig acted as commander of the British forces in France during World War I.
He joined the British forces.
I woke up to the familiar smell of coffee.
The doctor said his frequent stomach aches are down to stress.
He worked as a medic in the armed forces.
There was a peculiar smell I couldn’t identify.
One of the worst aspects of going into battle is the proximity of death.
The hideous sight made him turn his face.
He couldn’t sleep after watching such gruesome images.
Traumatized soldiers had trouble adapting to civilian life.
As far as I remember, I’ve always had digestive problems.
Digestive disorder was a symptom that many traumatized soldiers shared after the war.
His behaviour was baffling. I didn’t know what to make of it.
If the symptoms persist for more than a few days, then contact your doctor.
The economy started to take off in the aftermath of the war.
After her death, his affliction was so great that he spent his days crying.
They found an arms depot hidden in the desert.
Transfused blood won’t clot if it’s mixed with sodium citrate.
I donated blood on the spot because he desperately needed a transfusion.
The nurse was a bit inexperienced and had trouble finding the vein in my arm.
John is a blood donor – he donates his blood to help other people.
He was badly wounded in action.
These documents are of vital importance. Don’t lose them!
It’s easy to overlook fine details in the agreement.
Doctors always screen prospective soldiers for various diseases.

We needed to wrangle over financial issues before we made a deal.

Did World War I really liberate women?
Many women carried out traditionally masculine jobs during the war years.
His proposals usually fly in the face of common sense.

World War I had a devastating impact on the British upper classes.

You don’t need to take care of the heating. It switches on automatically.
He no longer belongs to this community.
It was hard to go back to being a civilian after having served in the army for so many years.
Historians are still debating if World War I played a part in women’s emancipation.
It’s difficult to reintegrate back into civil life after serving in a war.
The outbreak of war changed the course of his life.
Some people may argue World War II changed the course of history.
As a war veteran, he knows many interesting stories.
The president of the company decided to fire six managers after the restructuring.
He made a mistake, but he’s surely paid the price.
Their task was to kill or maim enemy soldiers.
Every year landmines mutilate and kill innocent people.
The weapons used in the war disfigured many veterans.
People coin new terms every day to describe new realities.
He returned from war as an invalid.
He was given psychological help to ease the transition to civilian life.
The government should help the homeless in their desperate plight.
How did the accident come about?
I can’t stand him. He’s so full of himself.

He joined the army when the war was about to break out.
I can’t believe he’d dump me after everything I did for him.
The two countries agreed on a truce to provide food for the civilians.
He was on sentry duty for the weekend and missed the party.
We are leaving on the stroke of ten, so don’t be late.
He found an old army rifle in the attic.
I think it was a very uplifting story. It made me feel good.
They decided to bury him in the local graveyard.
The government is going to conduct a survey to find out the number of households without a TV.
You can tell it’s Christmas time when you start hearing carols in every shop you go to.
The soldiers needed to update the commander on the situation.
I used to hate all green vegetables such as cabbage when I was a kid.
The Amish follow a strict set of rules for day-to-day living.
My grandparents were buried in the same grave.
There’s likely to be a cutback in public spending.
Government funds haven’t been allocated yet.
We haven’t managed to allocate the funds yet. There might be further cuts.
They all agreed there should be a shake-up of the system.
Sorry for the slip-up. I’ll write the document again.
The management needs to restructure the company.
There was a technical hitch and we couldn’t send emails for two hours.
Do you know the outcome of the election?
Alone and jobless, he was looking at a bleak future.

There was a merger between the two companies.

There is a chance he will reject the organ transplant.
I’m not too sure I like this trend of aging bands staging a comeback.
The test won’t be too hard or too easy. I’ll find a happy medium.
I tried to reason with him but he just doesn’t have a clue what he’s doing.

Come on! Lighten up and enjoy the party.

Be careful, otherwise you’ll startle him.
I need to untangle the cables.
Don’t trust appearances. They can be very deceptive.
She felt a nagging pain in her back.
Could you be quiet, please? I can’t concentrate with all this chatter.
On the whole, I agree with you.
I’m glad they are no longer together. She was savagely critical of him.
Some choices are critical to our future.
Back off! There’s no need to criticize everyone.
If you don’t believe me, just look and judge for yourself.
Don’t judge him too harshly. It could have happened to you.
The exhibition didn’t go as well as you expected, but don’t be too hard on yourself.
They wouldn’t sing his praises if they had known it took him five minutes to do it.
We live in an age ruled by consumer capitalism.
Apps like these only distract you from work.
I’ve got so many things in the back of my mind that I find it hard to concentrate.

Try to solve problems when they happen or they will hang over you.
OK so she left you. You’ll soon get over it.
Consider every moment of your life as something precious.
He asked me to pay for his lunch. As if!

The future looked gloomy after their split.

She talked incessantly for two hours.
He complained subtly about his shifts.
The enormity of the problem overwhelmed him.
We are waiting to hear the outcome of the negotiations.
It was such a gruesome sight that I lost my appetite.
Why don’t you come out with us tonight?
My previous manager loved schedules, so I learnt to do them very well.
The hotel looked so nice in the pictures, but it was a total dump.
We used to go out with our friends every weekend. Those were the days!
Nothing he tries seems to work. He’s a born loser.
Did you finally ask him out? Did he say yes?

She looked at me and gave a broad smile.

She met the news of your arrival with a broad, beaming smile.
Her smile turned into a grimace when she saw him.
His response was of defiance, not submission.
Workers used to signal their discontent by refusing to work.
She always felt at ease when surrounded by people.
I think I damaged a muscle during the match.
Are you OK? You haven’t opened your mouth yet!
His smile turned into a smirk when we told him the news.
That dress will really show off your figure!
Are these crow’s feet around my eyes? I’m getting old!
Some cultural concepts cannot be translated literally into other languages.
You look so serious in sombre colours.
A solemn or sombre person may strike us as not just bizarre but mad.
The meeting was put off three times.
This new trend didn’t really catch on.

A football game against the managers? Bring it on!

Log off the computer before you leave.
Carry on with your work. I’ll be back in a minute.
His lectures were interesting at first, but then they would just drag on.
All my friends came to watch the competition to cheer me on.
You want to travel around the world spending no money? Dream on.
Stop chatting and crack on with your work.
The bad weather meant the game was rained off.

Don’t worry about the effects of the medicine. They wear off.
The management decided to lay off half the force.
They had to break off all diplomatic relations.
Train timetables will be affected by industrial action.
The fire service strike was called off at the last minute after industrial negotiations.
The workers decided to call off the strike.
At first she didn’t want to have babies, but I think she’s had a change of heart.
Severe food poisoning usually makes people go off meat for several weeks.
All my friends came to the airport to see me off.

I hate it when people sneak up on me!

His hair is dark brown verging on black.

A new neighbour has moved in and we’ll have to fence off the garden.
The police had to cordon off the crime scene.
She lived in a semi-detached house all her life.
We are having a conservatory built next to our house!
The authorities decided to seal off the whole area.
Stop asking him questions! You’re going to scare him off.

The builders will partition the women’s changing room off from the men’s.
At least you tried. Nothing ventured, nothing gained as they say.

Keep your chin up! Only one hour to go!

So you did an interview and they didn’t hire you. It’s not the end of the world.
I know you made a mistake, just don’t dwell on it.
She broke her leg and she’s been in plaster for a month.
I’ve already spent most of my inheritance money. Easy come, easy go.
Are you working for an engineering firm?
Despite the media reports, it’s not all doom and gloom in here.
He plays squash in an amateur league.
Let’s hope today will turn out to be a fine day.
Not getting into university was a blessing in disguise.
If you don’t mind, I’d prefer not to discuss this with you. It’s a private matter.
We flew home via Frankfurt.
Are you good at multitasking? Most companies ask for that ability these days.

Put yourself in her shoes. Wouldn’t you do the same?

When my father died, I had to pull my weight and become the breadwinner.

She was completely taken aback by his anger.

We encountered turbulent weather on our flight to Paris.
Expect a learning curve in your new position.
After her dad’s complex operation, she was lost in admiration for the surgeon.
The meeting will take place in the boardroom.
After years being the breadwinner, it was hard to stay at home and become a housewife.
An air traffic controller must be able to manage stress successfully.

She followed her sister’s career path and became a pilot.

You only think she’s terrible because of your prejudice.
Be careful with statistics. Sometimes they can be misleading.
Are you happy in your current situation?
He was extremely shy and found it hard to talk to members of the opposite sex.
Losing my job was a bombshell.
My mum is getting a brain scan done tomorrow.
There was stony silence when our dad entered the room.
She tried to suppress convulsive laughter, which made things even worse.
I enjoy hands-on jobs like building.
Are you sure she didn’t know about the pay rise? She was unfazed when I told her.
We sat in a poky little room and had our tea.
She would march everywhere with purpose.
How did it go at the job centre? Any job offers?
We set off at a steady pace.
How rude! You should give way to other people.
The result was a humiliation for our team.
His fears will diminish when he sees a familiar face.
His appearance caused hilarity. Where did he get those clothes?
Did you go to the job centre to sign on? You won’t receive payment otherwise.
The kids are hysterical! They are so much fun to be with.
He used to yearn for the peace and quiet of the countryside.

Your help was crucial to the project.

Spending quality time with your kids will help you create a strong bond with them.
Everything seemed to go smoothly until problems started to emerge.
My partner’s musical taste doesn’t coincide with mine.
After a decade of commitment and hard work, she was finally promoted.
Unfair regulations used to bar women from many professions.
I’m going to survey the crowd to see what they think.
Please, fill in this application form and we’ll call you.
The captain was in his cabin when the ship sank.
She looked at me suspiciously, then she drove away.
The house was exquisitely decorated.

They carve statues like this out of stone.

Michelangelo’s David was carved out of a block of marble.
The ferry is expected to dock at six.
It’s a long and difficult task. I wouldn’t recommend taking a shortcut.
Take everything into account before you make a decision.

Hay fever is caused by an allergy to pollen.

I fell off the deck and twisted my wrist.
Economic growth rate has started to pick up again.
I was reluctant to go at first, but then I enjoyed the show.
The manager was scathing about our performance at the meeting.

Do you really believe women are more empathetic than men?

Throughout the year we nurture the plants in our yard.
It is hard to solve the problem as there are so many forces at play.
The risk is high, but by the same token there’s a lot to gain.

With your hulking body, you could be a great rugby player.

I’ve got a five-year-old daughter and a toddler. He’s just started walking!
He’s got a voyeuristic interest in other people’s lives.
Experts applaud the new measures.
Many kids start smoking as a result of peer pressure.

Don’t be a rash young man. Think before you speak.

I think we should scrap that idea. It’s useless.

She wailed in despair.

Leaves whirl in the wind in the autumn.

We visited the remains of a Roman fort.

My dad was heir to a large fortune.

My voice was hoarse after the conference.

I can’t stand his coarse manners. He’s just rude.

They tied their boat to the buoy in the harbour.

The thieves got away with a haul of antiquities.

I found a squirrel in my garden.

Birds feed on nuts and berries.

She lived near a wooded vale.

She has never lifted her veil in public.

We drew up a draft only for the interview.

I like trying local draught beer when I travel.

The wind was fiercely blowing.

I hate taking minutes in meetings.

I saw a scorpion in the desert while I was on holiday.

I’ve come across so many school friends after I returned to York.
It is better to go through chicken pox when you are a child.
Am I very old-fashioned if I offer you my seat?
She had to build up her business from scratch.
I bet he was late for the appointment.
Their house is a bit too grand for my taste.
Have you heard any tunes from their upcoming album?
The mood of the music enhances the drama in the movie.
The hypnotist put the lady in a trance.
They beam their sports broadcast around the world.
They feared the shark would devour them.
My favourite scene in the movie is when the agents chase the main character across rooftops.
In our first outing as a romantic couple, we went to see a musical.
He has a quirky mind and he’s fun to work with.
A number of indie publishers have emerged lately.
Have you ever done a road trip with your friends?
Don’t be so self-conscious about your height. You’re not that short!
When he left the company, everything started to go haywire.
It’s impossible for me to play an instrument. I’m totally tone-deaf.
Luckily, the car didn’t skid and we avoided an accident.
There’s a loose button on your shirt.

He was tired of living in a small town in a valley and moved to the city.

Loch is the Scottish word for lake.

They cast their eyes towards the field.

The detective didn’t even flinch when he looked at the gruesome sight.

World trade in wheat is greater than for all other crops combined.

Barley is often used for brewing beer.

The hotel overlooked a field of corn.

Don’t put yourself down. It was a good deed.

Would you let your own children run wild?

The police let the protesters run riot.

Drunken teenagers run amok at the pub every week.

They have a replica of a nuclear submarine at the navy museum.

He earned a gross annual income of $29,000.

We had roast goose for dinner.

The wind roared outside the window.

I prefer sour flavours to sweet ones.

Have you got a recipe I could use for bread dough?

The detective took a vow to help the police find the murderer.

She was taken to the maternity ward.

Did you get training to become a security guard?

There was a wild rose bush in the garden.

We are going to the shopping centre to shop ’til we drop. Would you like to join us?

There was a meet and greet session after the event.

He won the prize fair and square.

It’s normal to miss your nearest and dearest when you live abroad.

I don’t like the company policy of use it or lose it holidays.

They carried out a policy of name and shame.

His eating habits were certainly compulsive.

I watched the doctor scrawl his signature on the prescription.
She found a tactile pleasure in playing music.
She had a primeval urge to escape.
I’m always amazed by people who feel kinship with animals like gorillas or wolves.
Who built the pyramids remains an enigma.
I don’t really enjoy theatre, but I find it tolerable.
I used to be a tomboy when I was young.
She behaved like a caged animal.
She had to be watched or she would self-harm.
The feeling of failure after the defeat was intense.
During the rainy season everyone would long for a warm sunny day.
Before you leave, remember to fold your clothes and put them in the drawer.
She was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Our financial situation was so bad that we had to take desperate measures.
It was hard to find an equilibrium between a demanding job and his free time.
They tried to trap the enemy soldiers in a collapsed building.
Don’t act with so much impetuosity. Take it easy.
The murder happened in broad daylight!
I can’t make sense of that painting.

She tends to retreat into herself once in a while.

The movie we saw on Saturday was a historical epic.
Do you think it was your destiny to become a musician?
It was very risky going out on our own in such violent weather.
The sight of him sent a shiver of fear down her spine.
All I could make out was the silhouette of a bulky man.
It was a spark that caused the fire.
He’s very edgy now but he used to radiate calm and confidence.
Can you really read the lines in the palm of my hand?
I didn’t think he would accept my offer, but he seemed content.
Deciding to be a doctor was easy for me. It was a vocation.
I could hear the wolves howling in the night.
Our seats were at the front row of the stalls.
Is she a natural blonde?
I’m not a natural brunette.
She was a beautiful redhead, and very smart too.
He punched his friend with his fist.
The aorta is the main artery from the heart.
What’s the diameter of this steel bar?
The fastest growing nail is the one on your middle finger.
Do you know how often we blink a minute?
He fractured a bone in the accident.
We lose taste buds as we grow old.
She often complained about her left knee joint.
The placebo works better if the patient doesn’t know the truth about it.
They were volunteers in a drug trial.
After taking the antibiotic, you will experience pain relief.
They use local anaesthetic for the operation.
They built a new velodrome in the town.
Are you intrigued to know the results of the study?
Did you take a vitamin supplement?
The medicine is administered in a capsule.
I wouldn’t attempt to fix that on my own. It looks complicated.
You need to concentrate during a time trial.
Drinking coffee may give you a burst of energy, but it doesn’t last.
He’s really sick and he needs medical treatment.
The regulations restrict the number of attendants to thirty.
They inject the anaesthetic first and then take you to the operating theatre.
What made you become suspicious of him?
You can’t just assume this isn’t going to work. You have to try it.
She was unconscious when we found her.
Are psychosomatic illnesses all in the head?
I cannot understand why they have to manifest their feelings in this way.
I’d love to hear in the news that a definite cure for cancer has been found.
It is normal to feel sick at high altitude.
He’s got breathing problems so he carries an oxygen cylinder wherever he goes.
I took a painkiller for my headache.
Cancer patients are often prescribed morphine.
The movie is trying to tap into the teenagers’ psyche.
She often had nausea in the mornings.
He’s a professional researcher working on Parkinson’s Disease.
Take this tablet. It will make you feel better.
Apparently, colour can also play a role in placebo pills.
Coffee is a popular stimulant.
The doctor prescribed a sedative to help him relax.
Medical ethics prevent doctors from taking payments from drug companies.
Medical ethics forbid deception.
I don’t think it’s a case of deception. They all knew they were being offered a placebo.
Don’t be absurd. Of course I didn’t use your toothbrush.
Our daughters always beg us to let them go on holidays on their own.
The doctor didn’t prescribe her any painkillers.
We must harness the power of self-suggestion.
Massages certainly alleviate the pain in my back.
Sorry for the delay, we ran into a major snag.
He works for a private clinic in central London.
Phil is under investigation for fraud.
We paid a high price just for a consultation.
The suspects allege they were away on business at the time of the murder.
No one has ever wanted to sue me and I’ve been a doctor for twenty years.
He was drunk when he left the party.
The company has changed its policy on sick days.
Have you thought of the news running order? What do I start with?
He works as a news anchor for a private TV station.

A war correspondent often puts his life at risk.

He had to go into hiding for a few months after the article was published.
Have you heard the news bulletin? There’s been a fire in the factory.
Fleming discovered penicillin, the world’s first antibiotic.
Some antibiotics are losing their power to fight infection.
The epidemic was a direct consequence of the natural disaster.
Have you ever had stomach cramps? They’re really painful.
I need a knife and fork to eat this meat.
Don’t swallow your chewing gum!
The Prime Minister is on the brink of calling a new election.
The leader of the opposition is giving a speech on national TV.
I won a medal at a local competition.
The storm is going to wreak havoc across the country.
The floods caused havoc throughout the area.
They built a hurricane shelter before the season started.
The disease spread very quickly.
The storm is heading northwards.
Look up! There’s a paraglider ready to make the jump.
We used to play hide and seek in the yard.
He rose from very humble beginnings to be a man of great wealth.
I saw him wobble across the street asking for help.
I’m having an op tomorrow morning.
She tapped me on the shoulder gently.
She walked out of the accident with a broken rib.
Smoking is bad for your lungs.
The meetings were so long that I would nod off every time.
He slept fitfully at night and was exhausted during the day.
Smartphones tend to malfunction when you really need them.
I can hear the dogs growl.
He rested the injured elbow on the table.
My left temple hurts.
He sprained his ankle playing tennis.
Her hair was down to her waist.
Fasten the strap under your chin.
She burnt her eyebrow and her eye looked funny.
She covered her forehead with a fringe.
My calf felt sore after the running session.
A chest infection can be serious. Why don’t you go to a doctor?
My grandfather broke his hip last month.
I’ve got a pain in my armpit.
My baby sucks her thumb.
I kissed her on the cheek and waved goodbye.
He has a strong square jaw.
My left thigh is sore after the training.
I’ve got a pain in my neck.
He had trouble with his large intestine.
She broke her knuckles when she punched the door.
His lower lip was trembling.
He lost his left earlobe in a fight.
My heel is aching after walking in those shoes.
Stop drinking! You can’t survive without a liver!
She had one kidney removed.
He kicked me in the shin!
I hurt my little toe while running.
He’s a nice guy, but he will preach at you for no reason.
This book has a profound message. You should read it.
I made a mess of my last exam.
My room is quite spacious.
This new invention will revolutionize the health industry.
They are delivering the white goods to our new house tomorrow.
Use this camera to document your day in images!
He asked some random questions nobody understood.
Feedback from the experiment was very positive.
How do you cope with all that pressure at work and four kids?
Look! There’s a bull in the field!
Come on, join us! I’ll buy the next round of drinks.
Professional athletes often have knee trouble when they retire.
We’ll have to call the plumber.
The neighbours complained about the excessive noise.
This ridiculous vacuum cleaner is a monument to excessive disposable income.
We are holding a focus group for our new product.
He made a humorous remark and everybody laughed.
The washing machine has finished its cycle.
Are you wearing a new outfit?
Unemployment is now rampant in most of Europe.
Why did you edit down my work?
You need to put some coins in the slot if you want it to work.
There was a crease on his shirt and it didn’t look good.
We spent the weekend at a posh hotel.
He would boast about how many languages he spoke every time I met him.
It was overwhelming to receive so many presents.
He agreed that, fundamentally, it was the same idea.
He’s a brilliant strategist.
She had a thirst for knowledge.
He made a ridiculous remark.
Money worries aside, things are going well.
You will be impressed by the sheer range of products.
The aforementioned gadget will help you clean more efficiently.
This gadget is full of little handy tools.
Only a small minority responded to the survey.
The key to market success is to differentiate your product from the competition.
As a market analyst, I can tell you your idea has no future.
It was quite clever in its simplicity.
You run into trouble if consumers don’t understand your product.

She looked perplexed at the news.

He always succumbs to the latest fashions.
This new product has the virtue of simplicity.
The public sector has become the last bastion of comfortable retirement in Britain.
This new iPod has more apps than its predecessor.
All the passengers were laden with luggage.
I must say your work was quite mediocre. Nobody thought it was good.
We are launching a new product, but we don’t know if it will stick yet.
You can use this dial to turn up the temperature.
She likes to sport a new T-shirt every day.
She was wearing a long velvet garment.
He is a second-rate actor.
Are you sure she will help? Don’t count on it.
I need a massage in my back to release the tension.
He made a miraculous recovery.
I woke up before dawn and prepared some coffee.
She’s got an incurable disease.
Don’t quote antiquated legal procedures.
This isn’t an objective report, it is actually quite biased.
He was an impartial observer.
I think we were a bit unjust with her.
Don’t listen to him. He’s a bigoted old man.
Please try to be objective. Which one was better?
Your argument is flawed.
I returned the dishwasher because it was faulty.
Their house always looks immaculate.
The goods were in impeccable condition.
He left in pursuit of happiness.
Consumer rights are not a trivial matter.
He’s nothing but a petty thief.
What’s so urgent that it can’t wait five minutes?
This is a serious matter. Don’t ask frivolous questions.
My dog is so tame and docile.
I don’t like domesticated cats.
His manners were appalling, it was embarrassing.
This is not the final drawing. It’s just a sketch.
Stock prices have reached a plateau.
Stock prices have reached a plateau.
Some people predicted video games would be a passing fad.
The trap had cut deeply into the rabbit’s flesh.
Don’t let babies play with plastic bags. They could die of asphyxia.
His predictions were catastrophically wrong.
I have received a written notification from the bank.
Travelling to Kenya was a real turning point in my life.
I didn’t like the way the events started to unfold.
Watch out! The firecracker is about to explode.
Did you watch the lunar eclipse last night?
A new satellite was put into orbit around the Earth.
The Beatles were one of the first bands who enjoyed success on a global scale.
The latter point is the most important.
Many tourists were stranded at the airport because of the strike.
The cabin crew were very professional and helpful.
Apollo 8 was a daring mission.
They are using an on-board computer to control the spacecraft.
Our children will be left with a legacy of pollution.
We live on a fragile planet and we must take care of it.
The next summit will be held in Moscow.
Why don’t you try to look at your problem from a new perspective?
It was their last manned space flight.
I always feel overwhelmed by the vastness of the sea.
The house looked dark and forbidding.
We could see a wide expanse of sea from our hotel room.
They are going to proceed with the investigation.
His films fuel the imagination of people all around the world.
The amazing images of Earth are enough to fire the imagination.

They always grumble about their jobs.

Her success was going to overshadow her sister’s.
He tried really hard, but his speech didn’t spark much interest.
It all happened in a flash.
That man by the bar looks like a shady character.
You’re a good student. The exam will be a breeze for you.
She was longing for some privacy.
His biography was quite bland. Nothing interesting to read about.
Thanks for your suggestions. That’s given me some food for thought.
The minister faced a tough grilling at today’s press conference.
Be careful with this new job, don’t bite off more than you can chew.

John’s athletics career ended on a sour note when he had that injury.
Your ideas are half-baked.

The truth finally started to dawn on me.

The emergency procedure didn’t work and it was all chaos until the police arrived.

The video didn’t capture the atmosphere of the show.

Please try to be more punctual next time.
Doctors are getting ready for a flu epidemic.
The plane is ready to take off.
There was a rapid change in the economy.
There was a rapid turnaround in their fortune.

Her work has been fairly influential in the artistic world.

The quality of bread varies enormously depending on where you buy it.
Their new products get a lot of exposure in the media.
The manager predicted the advent of a new technology.
Thanks to social media, her video has gone viral.
I’m not very fussy about hotels.
The airline refused to refund my air fare.
I like to eat a healthy diet.
I am now jobless and penniless.
He was starving to death.
She married at 17 and had her first child shortly thereafter.
I tended to obsess with my running times when I was training for the marathon.

I find treacle far too sweet.

He was so exhausted he had to stagger back home and get into bed.
It was hard at first, but she managed to pull through.
He was discharged from hospital too early.
After the attack, I was an emotional wreck.
What are your priorities in life?
I always shudder with anxiety before the next match.
The scariest moment was when the plane went into freefall.
An inexperienced driver might easily stall the truck.
I saw him reel towards the bar. I think he was drunk.
She went through a terrible ordeal.
After all the hard work, finishing the race gave him a sense of closure.
I only realized it was an important moment in my life in retrospect.
Sexist jokes are considered bad taste nowadays.
Phil was so exhausted he had to dig down to a level he had never done before.
They tried to break into the house, but the alarm went off and they ran away.
She was quite stressed out in the build-up to her wedding.
The cake was a bit sticky for my taste.
They inserted a tube into his mouth to help him breathe.
They had to insert a tube into his mouth to help him breathe.
It is very healthy to do sport, just don’t overdo it.
Thousands of people contract pneumonia every month.
The run-up to the race was all-consuming.

The company refused to sponsor me for the race.

With hindsight, I would have done things differently.
Training for the marathon became all-consuming in the end.
He wanted to drape his arm around her shoulders.
They heard a grinding sound.
The scary sound made me sit bolt upright.

Please fasten your seatbelts.

They were all wearing surgical masks.
She was breathless after the race.
It was a relief when the plane finally landed.
The pilots remained composed in the face of danger.
The attacker was certainly deranged.
The flight attendant walked into the cockpit to talk to the pilots.
There was such a great atmosphere at the concert.
The audience would buzz with excitement before the show.
I’ll ask the steward if we can unfasten our seatbelts now.
The guards wrestle with each other out of boredom.
The autopilot was disengaged by mistake.
The pilots had to restrain the attacker.
He looked a bit subdued after the incident.
I looked into every conceivable way of getting home without flying.
I just wanted to draw a line under our relationship.
My wedding day will be etched in my memory forever.
French Unit Section
consterné(e) 1 Starter
peigner 1 Starter
caddie 1 Starter
télévendeur, télévendeuse, prospecteur(trice) 1 Starter
téléphonique [Suisse]
raccrocher au nez 1 Starter
tentative, essai [Suisse] 1 Starter
gênant, embarrassant(e) [Suisse] 1 Starter
affectueux(euse) 1 Starter
capacité 1 Reading and speaking
ouvrages, travaux [Suisse] 1 Reading and speaking
intestin 1 Reading and speaking
outil 1 Reading and speaking
paradoxe 1 Reading and speaking
bébé, nourrisson 1 Reading and speaking
nu(e) 1 Reading and speaking
permettre 1 Reading and speaking
jusqu’à présent, jusqu’ici 1 Reading and speaking
prospérer 1 Reading and speaking
symbolique 1 Reading and speaking
spiritualité 1 Reading and speaking
empathie 1 Reading and speaking
moralité 1 Reading and speaking
ancêtres, aïeux 1 Reading and speaking
prospérer, se développer [Suisse] 1 Reading and speaking
troublant(e), embarrassant(e), déconcertant(e) 1 Reading and speaking
[Suisse]
caractéristique 1 Reading and speaking
distinguer (quelque chose) de, différencier (de 1 Reading and speaking
quelque chose) [Suisse]
règne animal, royaume animal [Suisse] 1 Reading and speaking
par rapport à 1 Reading and speaking
déjà, encore [Suisse] 1 Reading and speaking
réfléchir rapidement, réagir sur le champ, 1 Reading and speaking
réfléchir vite et bien [Suisse]
principal(e) 1 Reading and speaking
moyen de 1 Reading and speaking
locomotion 1 Reading and speaking
libérer 1 Reading and speaking
bassin, pelvis [Suisse] 1 Reading and speaking
déconcertant(e), déroutant(e) [Suisse] 1 Reading and speaking
posture 1 Reading and speaking
exactement, précisément [Suisse] 1 Reading and speaking
trace 1 Reading and speaking
geste 1 Reading and speaking
vocal(e), vocaux 1 Reading and speaking
statut, état [Suisse] 1 Reading and speaking
fonction 1 Reading and speaking
territorial(e) 1 Reading and speaking
unir, rassembler 1 Reading and speaking
éveiller, remuer [Suisse] 1 Reading and speaking
insinuer, vouloir dire, impliquer [Suisse] 1 Reading and speaking
dextérité 1 Reading and speaking
chef d’œuvre de, exploit 1 Reading and speaking
dépendre de, compter sur [Suisse] 1 Reading and speaking
transmission 1 Reading and speaking
réfléchir ensemble 1 Reading and speaking

anticiper 1 Reading and speaking

reproduire 1 Reading and speaking
lien social 1 Reading and speaking
veiller, garantir [Suisse] 1 Reading and speaking
singe, grand singe [Suisse] 1 Reading and speaking
follicule 1 Reading and speaking
digérer 1 Reading and speaking
constituer 1 Language focus
rougir 1 Language focus
anthropologue 1 Language focus
tout le long, depuis le départ [Suisse] 1 Language focus
passer, passer visiter [Suisse] 1 Language focus
vérifier 1 Language focus
escrime 1 Language focus
rabaisser (quelqu’un) 1 Language focus
s’en vouloir, se mordre les doigts [Suisse] 1 Language focus
flatter 1 Language focus
pâlot(te) 1 Language focus
tomber sous, se faire avoir [Suisse] 1 Language focus
poussette 1 Vocabulary and listening
s’entraîner, faire de l’exercice, faire du sport 1 Vocabulary and listening
[Suisse]
faire la grasse matinée 1 Vocabulary and listening
(avoir du) ventre, gros bide [Suisse] 1 Vocabulary and listening
bûcher, potasser 1 Vocabulary and listening
vaciller, chanceler [Suisse] 1 Vocabulary and listening
hauts talons 1 Vocabulary and listening
insomnie 1 Vocabulary and listening
cartable 1 Vocabulary and listening
rendez-vous de jeu, visite pour jouer [Suisse] 1 Vocabulary and listening
soirée pyjama, passer la nuit [Suisse] 1 Vocabulary and listening
couches 1 Vocabulary and listening
plutôt 1 Vocabulary and listening
chercher la bagarre 1 Vocabulary and listening
corpulent(e), costaud [Suisse] 1 Vocabulary and listening
marcher à quatre pattes, ramper [Suisse] 1 Vocabulary and listening
simplement, seulement [Suisse] 1 Vocabulary and listening
à contrecœur, contre son gré [Suisse] 1 Vocabulary and listening
soupirer 1 Vocabulary and listening
ballade 1 Vocabulary and listening
malheureux, malheureuse, tragique [Suisse] 1 Vocabulary and listening
maîtresse 1 Vocabulary and listening
serment 1 Vocabulary and listening
déplacer, basculer [Suisse] 1 Vocabulary and listening
nez 1 Vocabulary and listening
viril(e) 1 Vocabulary and listening
scène 1 Vocabulary and listening
mouvementé(e) 1 Vocabulary and listening
oubli 1 Vocabulary and listening
dégoûté(e) 1 The last word
être tout (pour quelqu’un) 1 The last word
sidérer (quelqu’un), impressionner (quelqu’un) 1 The last word
[Suisse]
mouvementé, intense [Suisse] 1 The last word
s’en prendre à 1 The last word
mon œil, à d’autres, mais bien sûr [Suisse] 1 The last word
atteindre, joindre [Suisse] 1 The last word
être aux anges, très content [Suisse] 1 The last word
continuer 1 The last word
(faire) des histoires 1 The last word
égratignure 1 The last word
saigner 1 The last word
endroit, groupe [Suisse] 1 The last word
mollasson(e), accro de la télé [Suisse] 1 The last word
péter les plombs, perdre la tête [Suisse] 1 The last word
adoration 1 The last word
anxiété, angoisse 1 The last word
vantardise 1 The last word
curiosité 1 The last word
déception 1 The last word
rage, colère [Suisse] 1 The last word
gratitude 1 The last word
indignation 1 The last word
sarcasme 1 The last word
agacement 1 The last word
modestie 1 The last word
étonnement 1 The last word
réconfort 1 The last word
littéraire 2 Starter
chorégraphier 2 Starter
frapper, tapoter [Suisse] 2 Starter
admettre, reconnaître [Suisse] 2 Starter
avoir besoin de 2 Starter
au bout du compte, somme toute 2 Starter

démence 2 Starter
cœur, noyau [Suisse] 2 Starter
pourri(e) 2 Starter
eau saumâtre / eaux saumâtres 2 Starter
roulement 2 Starter
feutré(e), étouffé(e) [Suisse] 2 Starter
laçage, dentelle [Suisse] 2 Starter
corsage 2 Starter
échafaud 2 Starter
dramaturge 2 Reading and listening
instinct 2 Reading and listening
honneur 2 Reading and listening
rédacteur(trice), éditeur(trice) [Suisse] 2 Reading and listening
charrette 2 Reading and listening
écran, grand écran [Suisse] 2 Reading and listening
acte 2 Reading and listening
transcrire 2 Reading and listening
fleuriste, floriste [Suisse] 2 Reading and listening
Cockney (habitant des quartiers populaires de 2 Reading and listening
l’East End de Londres)
phonétique 2 Reading and listening
phonologie 2 Reading and listening

condescendant(e) 2 Reading and listening

appréhender, craintif(ive)[Suisse] 2 Reading and listening
hautain(e) 2 Reading and listening
défavorisé(e) 2 Reading and listening
qui s’exprime clairement et aisément, bien parler 2 Reading and listening
[Suisse]
arrogant, prétentieux(ieuse) [Suisse] 2 Reading and listening
direct(e), simple [Suisse] 2 Reading and listening
naïf(naïve) 2 Reading and listening
compatissant(e) 2 Reading and listening
comprendre (quelque chose), assimiler [Suisse] 2 Reading and listening

revoir(viser), passer en revue [Suisse] 2 Reading and listening

pression, éprouvant, effort [Suisse] 2 Reading and listening
conduire à, accompagner [Suisse] 2 Reading and listening
noter 2 Reading and listening
osé(e) 2 Reading and listening
revenir à (quelqu’un) 2 Reading and listening
distingué(e) 2 Reading and listening
boue, saleté, poussière [Suisse] 2 Reading and listening
avoir le courage de 2 Reading and listening
à prendre ou à laisser 2 Reading and listening
flatterie 2 Reading and listening
faire passer pour 2 Reading and listening
représenter, constituer 2 Reading and listening
haute-société, de la haute société [Suisse] 2 Reading and listening
impressionnable, sensible, influençable [Suisse] 2 Reading and listening

humeur 2 Reading and listening

supprimer, liquider (quelqu’un) 2 Reading and listening
devenir de 2 Reading and listening
gorge 2 Reading and listening
paille 2 Reading and listening
piquer, faucher [Suisse] 2 Reading and listening
ricaner 2 Reading and listening
mythologie 2 Reading and listening
sculpter 2 Reading and listening
diphtérie 2 Reading and listening
conviction, opinion [Suisse] 2 Reading and listening
avec véhémence, frénétiquement [Suisse] 2 Language focus
affreusement, infiniment [Suisse] 2 Language focus
gravement, sérieusement [Suisse] 2 Language focus
cruellement, extrêmement [Suisse] 2 Language focus
inconstestablement, aveuglément [Suisse] 2 Language focus
avec impatience, impatiemment [Suisse] 2 Language focus
amèrement 2 Language focus
désespérément 2 Language focus
pratiquement, virtuellement 2 Language focus
mortellement, fatalement [Suisse] 2 Language focus
défraîchi(e), abîmé(e) [Suisse] 2 Language focus
dangereux, dangereuse, traître (traîtresse) 2 Language focus
[Suisse]
sujet, matière [Suisse] 2 Language focus
avec envie 2 Language focus
intentionnellement, délibérément [Suisse] 2 Language focus
espion(ne) 2 Language focus
imposant(e) 2 Language focus
maison mitoyenne 2 Language focus
complet(ète) 2 Language focus
impressionniste 2 Language focus
couper 2 Language focus
divin(e) 2 Language focus
dégoûtant(e) 2 Language focus
furtivement 2 Language focus
glisser, faufiler, subtiliser [Suisse] 2 Language focus
la voie est libre 2 Language focus
plaque, bloc [Suisse] 2 Language focus
monotone, banal(e) [Suisse] 2 Language focus
ennuyeux, ennuyeuse, triste [Suisse] 2 Language focus
docile 2 Language focus
palpitant(e), glamoureux(euse) [Suisse] 2 Language focus
hélas 2 Language focus
inévitable 2 Language focus
marmonner 2 Language focus
confesser 2 Language focus
être inondé(e) de 2 Language focus
abandonné, délabré(e) [Suisse] 2 Language focus
(se) ternir 2 Language focus
passer, pâlir, s’effacer [Suisse] 2 Language focus
coureur de jupons, don Juan, Lothario [Suisse] 2 Language focus
d’un air narquois, sournoisement, malicieusement 2 Language focus
[Suisse]
enjambée, grand pas 2 Language focus
blanchir 2 Language focus
complètement 2 Language focus
arqué(e), voûté(e) [Suisse] 2 Language focus
fossette 2 Language focus
beau mec, beau gosse [Suisse] 2 Language focus
vulnérable 2 Language focus
gringalet, chétif(ive) [Suisse] 2 Language focus
le dire, il n’y a qu’à le dire [Suisse] 2 Vocabulary and dictionaries
de bouche à oreille 2 Vocabulary and dictionaries
depuis le début 2 Vocabulary and dictionaries
placer un mot 2 Vocabulary and dictionaries
avoir le dernier mot 2 Vocabulary and dictionaries
un homme peu bavard 2 Vocabulary and dictionaries
aventure, liaison 2 Vocabulary and dictionaries
souffler mot 2 Vocabulary and dictionaries
mot à la mode 2 Vocabulary and dictionaries
ne savoir que dire, à court de mots [Suisse] 2 Vocabulary and dictionaries
drôle 2 Vocabulary and dictionaries
ravaler ses paroles 2 Vocabulary and dictionaries
ne pas mâcher ses mots 2 Vocabulary and dictionaries
(ne pas) pouvoir s’en empêcher 2 Vocabulary and dictionaries
parler à tort et à travers, bavarder [Suisse] 2 Vocabulary and dictionaries
ne pas savoir ce que signifie le mot, ne pas 2 Vocabulary and dictionaries
connaître le sens d’un mot [Suisse]
avoir une chance, n’avoir aucune chance 2 Vocabulary and dictionaries
selfie 2 Vocabulary and dictionaries
Quel nigaud !, J’ai eu tort ! [Suisse] 2 Vocabulary and dictionaries
âme, âme qui vive [Suisse] 2 Vocabulary and dictionaries
nommer, désigner [Suisse] 2 Speaking
le Moyen Âge 2 Speaking
manoir 2 Speaking
cimetière 2 Speaking
auto-stoppeur(euse) 2 Speaking
conquérir, prendre le contrôle de [Suisse] 2 Speaking
virus 2 Speaking
explorer 2 Speaking
pédant, pinailleur(euse) [Suisse] 2 The last word
insister 2 The last word
fouineur(euse) 2 The last word
séparer 2 The last word
artisan 2 The last word
sans conséquence, importance [Suisse] 2 The last word
chic 2 The last word
question rhétorique 2 The last word
rester à l’écart de 2 The last word
en fin de compte 2 The last word
éviter (quelque chose / quelqu’un) comme la 2 The last word
peste
cliché 2 The last word
férocement, intensément [Suisse] 2 Narrative writing
régler 2 Narrative writing
tendance 3 Starter
pic, sommet 3 Starter
progrès 3 Starter
question, sujet [Suisse] 3 Starter
estimer 3 Starter
espérance de vie 3 Starter
qui sait lire et écrire, lettré(e) [Suisse] 3 Starter
proportion 3 Starter
extrême 3 Starter
pauvreté 3 Starter
sensiblement, énormément [Suisse] 3 Starter
rester, demeurer [Suisse] 3 Starter
moyen, médian(e) [Suisse] 3 Starter
revenu 3 Starter
évaluation 3 Starter
moyen(ne) 3 Starter
dette 3 Starter
croissance économique 3 Listening and speaking
la marée montante soulève tous les bateaux, 3 Listening and speaking
quand la mer monte [Suisse], tous les bateaux
montent [Suisse]
effet de retombée 3 Listening and speaking
part du gâteau 3 Listening and speaking
relativement 3 Listening and speaking
inégalité 3 Listening and speaking
écart 3 Listening and speaking
illusion 3 Listening and speaking
efficacement 3 Listening and speaking
recettes fiscales, revenu fiscal [Suisse] 3 Listening and speaking
alternative 3 Listening and speaking
être accro à 3 Listening and speaking
éternel(le) 3 Listening and speaking
acceptable, raisonnable [Suisse] 3 Listening and speaking
jeter 3 Listening and speaking
redistribution 3 Listening and speaking
attitude 3 Listening and speaking
renoncer à, abandonner [Suisse] 3 Listening and speaking
éviter 3 Language focus
niveau de vie, qualité de vie [Suisse] 3 Language focus
stressant(e) 3 Language focus
reconnaissant(e) 3 Reading and speaking
strict(e) 3 Reading and speaking
activités officielles, fonctions publiques [Suisse] 3 Reading and speaking

entreprendre de, se donner pour objectif de 3 Reading and speaking

[Suisse]
élément de 3 Reading and speaking
remboursement 3 Reading and speaking
donner, faire don de [Suisse] 3 Reading and speaking
remarquable 3 Reading and speaking
à la fois 3 Reading and speaking
connaître, vivre des temps difficiles, traverser une 3 Reading and speaking
période difficile [Suisse]
tragique 3 Reading and speaking
de la misère à la richesse 3 Reading and speaking
en plein boum, battre son plein [Suisse] 3 Reading and speaking
hors taxe 3 Reading and speaking
extravagant, excessif(ive) [Suisse] 3 Reading and speaking
riche 3 Reading and speaking
gâté(e) 3 Reading and speaking
comprendre, imaginer 3 Reading and speaking
laisser s’accumuler, accumuler [Suisse] 3 Reading and speaking
essayer d’atteindre, lutter [Suisse] 3 Reading and speaking
pièce, pièce de monnaie [Suisse] 3 Reading and speaking
gênant(e), embarrassant [Suisse] 3 Reading and speaking
se rappeler 3 Reading and speaking
excentrique 3 Reading and speaking
protéger 3 Reading and speaking
(périodes) difficiles, privation, difficulté [Suisse] 3 Reading and speaking

prospère 3 Reading and speaking

en baver, avoir la vie dure [Suisse] 3 Reading and speaking
fondation caritative 3 Reading and speaking
philanthropie 3 Reading and speaking
anonyme 3 Reading and speaking
bénéficiaire 3 Reading and speaking
profiter, bénéficier [Suisse] 3 Reading and speaking
transformer 3 Reading and speaking
donner, faire don de 3 Reading and speaking
plaque 3 Reading and speaking
établissement 3 Reading and speaking
autoriser 3 Reading and speaking
bonnes causes 3 Reading and speaking
compromis 3 Reading and speaking
se retrouver 3 Reading and speaking
modeste 3 Reading and speaking
tripoter, trafiquer [Suisse] 3 Reading and speaking
inflation 3 Vocabulary and speaking
grimper, s’envoler [Suisse] 3 Vocabulary and speaking
cours des actions, prix des actions [Suisse] 3 Vocabulary and speaking
chuter, s’effondrer [Suisse] 3 Vocabulary and speaking
taux 3 Vocabulary and speaking
taux d’intérêt 3 Vocabulary and speaking
fluctuer 3 Vocabulary and speaking
généralement 3 Vocabulary and speaking
stable 3 Vocabulary and speaking
risquer de, va / vont [Suisse] 3 Vocabulary and speaking
monter en flèche 3 Vocabulary and speaking
ménage 3 Vocabulary and speaking
s’effondrer 3 Vocabulary and speaking
chuter 3 Vocabulary and speaking
légèrement 3 Vocabulary and speaking
progressif, graduel(le) [Suisse] 3 Vocabulary and speaking
stable 3 Vocabulary and speaking
brutal(e), fort(e) [Suisse] 3 Vocabulary and speaking
substantiel, considérable [Suisse] 3 Vocabulary and speaking
probablement, vraisemblablement [Suisse] 3 Vocabulary and speaking
quarantaine, milieu de vie [Suisse] 3 Vocabulary and speaking
mouvement 3 Vocabulary
mettre plus fort 3 Vocabulary
accélérer 3 Vocabulary
réduire 3 Vocabulary
changer, échanger 3 Vocabulary
(bien) s’habiller 3 Vocabulary
niveler par le bas, simplifier [Suisse] 3 Vocabulary
s’habiller décontracté, simplement [Suisse] 3 Vocabulary
démarrer 3 Vocabulary
s’effondrer, échouer 3 Vocabulary
éteindre, arrêter 3 Vocabulary
retrouver 3 Vocabulary
utiliser, épuiser 3 Vocabulary
faire oublier 3 Vocabulary
se réveiller, prendre conscience de la situation, 3 Vocabulary
réalité [Suisse]
décevoir (quelqu’un) 3 Vocabulary
aller de l’avant, avancer 3 The last word
agrandir l’entreprise, faire prospérer l’entreprise 3 The last word

confier une tâche à quelqu’un, donner des tâches 3 The last word
à quelqu’un [Suisse]
exécuter 3 The last word
crucial, cruciaux, cruciale, indispensable [Suisse] 3 The last word

bonnes pratiques 3 The last word

avoir un impact sur (quelque chose), affecter 3 The last word
(quelque chose)
une situation avantageuse pour tous, une 3 The last word
situation où tout le monde gagne [Suisse]
faire une analyse en profondeur, compléter 3 The last word
[Suisse]
radical(e) 3 The last word
faire un effort supplémentaire, faire des efforts 3 The last word
supplémentaires [Suisse]
avertir les gens, informer [Suisse] 3 The last word
tenir (quelqu’un) au courant 3 The last word

mettre quelque chose sur la table 3 The last word

être immédiatement opérationnel, démarrer tout 3 The last word

de suite [Suisse]
sortir des sentiers battus, réfléchir hors des 3 The last word
sentiers battus [Suisse]
prendre contact 3 The last word
mettre quelqu’un à niveau, à jour [Suisse] 3 The last word

faire partie des préoccupations de quelqu’un, être 3 The last word

suivi(e) par quelqu’un [Suisse]

inscrire, marquer, étiqueter [Suisse] 3 The last word

témoin oculaire 4 Starter
éditer avec Photoshop, photoshopper [Suisse] 4 Starter

justifié(e) 4 Starter
port 4 Starter
fée 4 Starter
probabilité 4 Language focus 1
détaillé(e) 4 Language focus 1
affirmation, déclaration [Suisse] 4 Language focus 1
corpulence, carrure [Suisse] 4 Language focus 1
purement 4 Language focus 2
base 4 Language focus 2
tribunal 4 Language focus 2
système de justice pénale 4 Language focus 2

faire erreur, se tromper, avoir tort [Suisse] 4 Language focus 2

instructions, lignes de conduite [Suisse] 4 Language focus 2
rive(age) 4 Language focus 2
grève 4 Language focus 2
attentionné(e) 4 Language focus 2
circonstance 4 Language focus 2
se relayer, chacun son tour [Suisse] 4 Reading and speaking
phénomènes surnaturels 4 Reading and speaking

problématique 4 Reading and speaking

formateur, formatif(ive) [Suisse] 4 Reading and speaking
se laisser avoir, rouler (quelqu’un) [Suisse] 4 Reading and speaking
paradoxal(e) 4 Reading and speaking
éliminer 4 Reading and speaking
frustré(e) 4 Reading and speaking
alcoolique 4 Reading and speaking
faire impression, laisser une impression [Suisse] 4 Reading and speaking

étrange, troublant(e) [Suisse] 4 Reading and speaking

déduction 4 Reading and speaking
déguiser 4 Reading and speaking
scène 4 Reading and speaking
tollé, protestation [Suisse] 4 Reading and speaking
esprit 4 Reading and speaking
alité 4 Reading and speaking
tordre 4 Reading and speaking
menottes 4 Reading and speaking
caisse 4 Reading and speaking
médium 4 Reading and speaking
illusionniste 4 Reading and speaking
soi-disant(e) 4 Reading and speaking
supporter, éprouver [Suisse] 4 Reading and speaking
coup 4 Reading and speaking
continuer 4 Reading and speaking
de mauvais augure, malencontreux(euse)[Suisse] 4 Reading and speaking

séance de spiritisme 4 Reading and speaking

imposteur, simulatrice, charlatan [Suisse] 4 Listening and speaking
offenser 4 Listening and speaking
dévoiler, exposer [Suisse] 4 Listening and speaking
impatient 4 Listening and speaking
se leurrer, tromper [Suisse] 4 Listening and speaking
zone grise, de flou [Suisse] 4 Vocabulary
règles du jeu équitables, pied d’égalité [Suisse] 4 Vocabulary

pente glissante, mauvaise pente [Suisse] 4 Vocabulary

sonnette d’alarme, coup de semonce 4 Vocabulary
ligne fine, mince frontière, un pas [Suisse] 4 Vocabulary
(avoir) des fourmis dans les pieds, bougeotte 4 Vocabulary
[Suisse]
avoir peu de chance de réussir 4 Vocabulary
mauvaise affaire, traitement injuste [Suisse] 4 Vocabulary
point sensible, sujet délicat [Suisse] 4 Vocabulary
prendre ses désirs pour des réalités, pensée 4 Vocabulary
irréaliste [Suisse]
couru d’avance, inéluctable 4 Vocabulary
dernier recours 4 Vocabulary
doutes, changer d’avis 4 Vocabulary
ce qui rachète (quelqu’un), qualité compensatoire 4 Vocabulary
[Suisse]
avoir du bon et du mauvais, à double tranchant 4 Vocabulary
[Suisse]
frousse 4 Vocabulary

baptiser 4 Vocabulary
cause perdue, peine perdue [Suisse] 4 Vocabulary
le bouquet, goutte d’eau qui fait déborder le vase 4 Vocabulary
[Suisse]
folie 4 Vocabulary
contrat 4 Vocabulary
document 4 Vocabulary
temporaire 4 Vocabulary
dossier 4 Vocabulary
hypocondriaque 4 Vocabulary
d’une façon amusante 4 Speaking
passer en contrebande, introduire 4 Speaking
clandestinement [Suisse]
humoriste, comédien(ne) [Suisse] 4 Speaking
évêque 4 Speaking
bécher contenant l’échantillon 4 Speaking
candidat(e), participant(e) [Suisse] 4 Speaking
stéréotype 5 Starter
jurons, gros mot [Suisse] 5 Starter
compromettre 5 Starter
précaution, prudence [Suisse] 5 Starter
dos d’âne, gendarme couché [Suisse] 5 Starter
péage 5 Starter
numéro d’immatriculation, de permis de conduire 5 Starter
[Suisse]
mâcher 5 Starter
cancérigène 5 Starter
tribu 5 Reading and speaking
urbain(e) 5 Reading and speaking
cannibalisme 5 Reading and speaking
transaction 5 Reading and speaking
diriger 5 Reading and speaking
isolé(e) 5 Reading and speaking
divers 5 Reading and speaking
rural(e) 5 Reading and speaking
chasse aux têtes 5 Reading and speaking
stratégie 5 Reading and speaking
époux(se) 5 Reading and speaking
s’étouffer (avaler de travers) 5 Reading and speaking
polygamie 5 Reading and speaking
frisson 5 Reading and speaking
lance 5 Reading and speaking
traquer 5 Reading and speaking
sanglier 5 Reading and speaking
dot 5 Reading and speaking
empiètement 5 Reading and speaking
solidement 5 Reading and speaking
concession 5 Reading and speaking
bombarder 5 Reading and speaking
proche 5 Reading and speaking
lieu favori 5 Reading and speaking
oser risquer (qqch, s’aventurer à) 5 Reading and speaking
aride, désertique 5 Reading and speaking
poupée 5 Reading and speaking
ouverture d’esprit 5 Reading and speaking
consensus 5 Reading and speaking
grandeur 5 Reading and speaking
taille minuscule 5 Reading and speaking
stupéfié(e) 5 Reading and speaking
énormité 5 Reading and speaking
conscencieusement, respectueusement 5 Reading and speaking
décliner 5 Reading and speaking
extrême précision 5 Reading and speaking
las(se), blasé(e) 5 Reading and speaking
indifférent(e) 5 Reading and speaking
renoncer à, abandonner 5 Reading and speaking
immangeable 5 Language focus
insulter 5 Language focus
se déconnecter 5 Listening and speaking
intrigué(e) 5 Listening and speaking
tomber sur 5 Listening and speaking
naviguer (sur internet – informatique) 5 Listening and speaking
consacrer 5 Listening and speaking
changer d’avis, doutes [Suisse] 5 Listening and speaking
se dérouler 5 Listening and speaking
tourner (l’heure), faire tic-tac [Suisse] 5 Listening and speaking
modéré(e) 5 Listening and speaking
tribunal 5 Listening and speaking
interpréter 5 Listening and speaking
témoin 5 Listening and speaking
aléatoire 5 Listening and speaking
arrivée 5 Listening and speaking
épingle 5 Listening and speaking
nœud 5 Listening and speaking
chou 5 Listening and speaking
gaélique 5 Vocabulary and listening
civil(e) 5 Vocabulary and listening
spécialité 5 Vocabulary and listening
procédure de routine 5 Vocabulary and listening
sociable, extraverti(e) [Suisse] 5 Vocabulary and listening
smog (nuage de pollution atmosphérique) 5 Vocabulary and listening
impressioner 5 The last word
code postal 5 The last word
ratisser 5 The last word
cour, jardin [Suisse] 5 The last word
peignoir 5 The last word
vérifier 5 The last word
autoroute 5 The last word
ordures, déchets [Suisse] 5 The last word
biscuit 5 The last word
drugstore, pharmacie [Suisse] 5 The last word
placard, armoire [Suisse] 5 The last word
chips 5 The last word
pantalon 5 The last word
robinet 5 The last word
trottoir 5 The last word
essuie-glace, pare-brise [Suisse] 5 The last word
automne 5 The last word
guerre 6 Starter
savourer 6 Starter
désespoir 6 Starter
pitié, merci [Suisse] 6 Starter
frapper 6 Starter
peau 6 Starter
victime 6 Starter
pacifiste 6 Starter
anarchiste 6 Starter
greffe 6 Reading and speaking
conscription, service militaire obligatoire 6 Reading and speaking
tic, mouvement convulsif [Suisse] 6 Reading and speaking
code vestimentaire 6 Reading and speaking
débattu, debat [Suisse] 6 Reading and speaking
chirurgie esthétique, chirurgie plastique 6 Reading and speaking
sophistiqué(e) 6 Reading and speaking
char blindé, tank blindé [Suisse] 6 Reading and speaking
aérien(ne) 6 Reading and speaking
bombardement 6 Reading and speaking
fil barbelé 6 Reading and speaking
modeste 6 Reading and speaking
charge 6 Reading and speaking
tranchée 6 Reading and speaking
commandant 6 Reading and speaking
armée, forces [Suisse] 6 Reading and speaking
familier(ère) 6 Reading and speaking
être dû à (quelque chose) 6 Reading and speaking
toubib, médecin [Suisse] 6 Reading and speaking
étrange 6 Reading and speaking
proximité 6 Reading and speaking
affreux, affreuse, hideux(euse) [Suisse] 6 Reading and speaking
horrible 6 Reading and speaking
traumatisé(e) 6 Reading and speaking
de digestion, digestif(ive) [Suisse] 6 Reading and speaking
trouble digestif 6 Reading and speaking
déroutant(e) 6 Reading and speaking
persister 6 Reading and speaking
au lendemain de, après coup [Suisse] 6 Reading and speaking
chagrin, malheur [Suisse] 6 Reading and speaking
dépôt 6 Reading and speaking
coaguler 6 Reading and speaking
transfusion 6 Reading and speaking
veine 6 Reading and speaking
donneur(euse) 6 Reading and speaking
blessé(e) 6 Reading and speaking
primordial(e), primordiaux, vital(e) [Suisse] 6 Reading and speaking
négliger 6 Reading and speaking
faire subir un test de dépistage, soumettre à des 6 Reading and speaking
tests [Suisse]
se battre au sujet de, débattre [Suisse] 6 Reading and speaking
libérer 6 Reading and speaking
masculin(e) 6 Reading and speaking
défier le bon sens, aller à l’encontre de [Suisse] 6 Reading and speaking

dévastateur(trice) 6 Reading and speaking

automatiquement 6 Reading and speaking
ne plus 6 Reading and speaking
un civil(e) 6 Reading and speaking
émancipation 6 Reading and speaking
civil(e) 6 Reading and speaking
déclenchement 6 Reading and speaking
cours 6 Reading and speaking
vétéran 6 Reading and speaking
licencier 6 Reading and speaking
payer le prix 6 Reading and speaking
estropier 6 Reading and speaking
mutiler 6 Reading and speaking
défigurer 6 Reading and speaking
forger, inventer 6 Reading and speaking
invalide 6 Reading and speaking
faciliter 6 Reading and speaking
situation critique, détresse 6 Reading and speaking
se produire, arriver 6 Reading and speaking
imbu de soi-même, avoir la grosse tête [Suisse] 6 Language focus

éclater 6 Language focus

plaquer 6 Language focus
trêve 6 Listening and speaking
(être) de faction, garde [Suisse] 6 Listening and speaking
sur le coup de (heure), pile [Suisse] 6 Listening and speaking
fusil 6 Listening and speaking
réconfortant, encourageant(e) [Suisse] 6 Listening and speaking
enterrer 6 Listening and speaking
mener 6 Listening and speaking
chant de Noël 6 Listening and speaking
mettre à jour, informer [Suisse] 6 Listening and speaking
chou 6 Listening and speaking
quotidien(ne) 6 Listening and speaking
tombe 6 Vocabulary
réduction 6 Vocabulary
fonds 6 Vocabulary
allouer, répartir [Suisse] 6 Vocabulary
remaniement, chamboulement [Suisse] 6 Vocabulary
dérapage, faux pas, gaffe [Suisse] 6 Vocabulary
restructurer 6 Vocabulary
problème technique 6 Vocabulary
élection 6 Vocabulary
morne, peu prometteur, peu promettrice, peu 6 Vocabulary
réjouissant(e) [Suisse]
fusion 6 Vocabulary
greffe d’organe 6 Vocabulary
retour sur scène 6 Vocabulary
juste milieu 6 The last word
ne pas avoir la moindre idée, n’avoir aucune idée 6 The last word
[Suisse]
se détendre 7 Starter
faire sursauter 7 Starter
démêler 7 Starter
trompeur(euse) 7 Reading and speaking
tenace, incéssant(e) [Suisse] 7 Reading and speaking
bavardage 7 Reading and speaking
dans l’ensemble 7 Reading and speaking
sauvagement, férocement [Suisse] 7 Reading and speaking
critique 7 Reading and speaking
se retirer, dégager, du calme [Suisse] 7 Reading and speaking
juger 7 Reading and speaking
sévèrement 7 Reading and speaking
dur(e) envers toi-même 7 Reading and speaking
chanter les louanges (de quelqu’un) 7 Reading and speaking
capitalisme 7 Reading and speaking
détourner, distraire [Suisse] 7 Reading and speaking
en tête, en arrière-pensée de (quelqu’un) [Suisse] 7 Reading and speaking

hanter, peser sur 7 Reading and speaking

s’en remettre de 7 Reading and speaking
précieux(euse) 7 Reading and speaking
Cours toujours ! Pas question ! Mais bien sûr ! 7 Reading and speaking
[Suisse]
morose, maussade [Suisse] 7 Reading and speaking
sans cesse, incessamment [Suisse] 7 Reading and speaking
subtilement 7 Reading and speaking
énormité 7 Reading and speaking
issue, résultat [Suisse] 7 Reading and speaking
appétit 7 Language focus
sortir avec 7 Language focus
précédent(e) 7 Language focus
taudis, trou à rats [Suisse] 7 Language focus
C’était la belle époque ! 7 Language focus
un perdant, éternel perdant [Suisse] 7 Language focus
demander (à quelqu’un) de sortir, inviter 7 Language focus
(quelqu’un) à sortir [Suisse]
large 7 Listening and speaking
radieux, radieuse, resplendissant [Suisse] 7 Listening and speaking
grimace 7 Listening and speaking
soumission 7 Listening and speaking
signaler 7 Listening and speaking
à l’aise 7 Listening and speaking
muscle 7 Listening and speaking
bouche 7 Listening and speaking
sourire narquois, satisfait [Suisse] 7 Listening and speaking
mettre en valeur 7 Listening and speaking
pattes d’oie 7 Listening and speaking
littéralement 7 Listening and speaking
sombre 7 Listening and speaking
frapper 7 Listening and speaking
reporter, repousser [Suisse] 7 Vocabulary
prendre, devenir populaire, à la mode [Suisse] 7 Vocabulary

allons-y, on les attend [Suisse] 7 Vocabulary

se déconnecter 7 Vocabulary
continuer, poursuivre [Suisse] 7 Vocabulary
s’éterniser, traîner en longueur [Suisse] 7 Vocabulary
encourager (quelqu’un) 7 Vocabulary
rêver, cours toujours [Suisse] 7 Vocabulary
finir, se bouger [Suisse] 7 Vocabulary
(être) annulé pour cause de pluie, annulé(e) à 7 Vocabulary
cause de la pluie [Suisse]
se dissiper, s’estomper [Suisse] 7 Vocabulary
licencier (quelqu’un) 7 Vocabulary
rompre 7 Vocabulary
industriel(le) 7 Vocabulary
négociation 7 Vocabulary
mettre fin à, annuler [Suisse] 7 Vocabulary
un changement d’avis 7 Vocabulary
ne plus aimer, être dégoûté de [Suisse] 7 Vocabulary
dire au revoir à (quelqu’un), faire ses adieux à 7 Vocabulary
[Suisse]
s’approcher de (quelqu’un) sans faire de bruit, 7 Vocabulary
s’approcher furtivement (de) [Suisse]
proche de, frôlant(e) [Suisse] 7 Vocabulary
clôturer 7 Vocabulary
boucler 7 Vocabulary
mitoyen(ne) 7 Vocabulary
conservatoire 7 Vocabulary
encercler, interdire l’accès [Suisse] 7 Vocabulary
faire peur (à quelqu’un), effrayer [Suisse] 7 Vocabulary

séparer (quelque chose) de 7 Vocabulary

qui ne tente rien n’a rien 7 The last word

Gardez la tête haute! Ne baisse pas les bras! 7 The last word
[Suisse]
pas la fin du monde 7 The last word
s’éterniser sur 7 The last word
plâtre 7 The last word
ça va, ça vient 7 The last word
compagnie, entreprise [Suisse] 7 The last word
(ne pas être) sombre, tout noir [Suisse] 7 The last word
ligue 7 The last word
s’avérer être 7 The last word
un mal pour un bien 7 The last word
question, sujet [Suisse] 8 Starter
via 8 Starter
faire plusieurs choses à la fois, polyvalent(e) 8 Starter
[Suisse]
se mettre à la place de (quelqu’un) 8 Starter

assumer ses responsabilités, se bouger, faire sa 8 Reading and speaking

part du travail [Suisse]
(être) décontenancé, surpris(e) 8 Reading and speaking
turbulent(e) 8 Reading and speaking
temps d’apprentissage 8 Reading and speaking
(être) en admiration 8 Reading and speaking
salle de réunion, conférence [Suisse] 8 Reading and speaking
soutien de famille, chef de famille [Suisse] 8 Reading and speaking
contrôleur du trafic aérien, contrôleur(euse) 8 Reading and speaking
aérien(ne) [Suisse]
parcours professionnel, plan de carrière 8 Reading and speaking
préjugé 8 Reading and speaking
statistiques 8 Reading and speaking
actuel(le) 8 Reading and speaking
le sexe opposé 8 Reading and speaking
faire l’effet d’une bombe, grand choc [Suisse] 8 Reading and speaking
scintigraphie, scanner [Suisse] 8 Reading and speaking
silence de pierre 8 Reading and speaking
fou rire 8 Reading and speaking
de terrain, manuel(le) [Suisse] 8 Reading and speaking
imperturbable, impassible [Suisse] 8 Reading and speaking
exigu(ë) 8 Reading and speaking
défiler 8 Reading and speaking
agence pour l’emploi 8 Reading and speaking
rythme 8 Reading and speaking
faire place à, laisser passer 8 Reading and speaking
humiliation 8 Reading and speaking
diminuer 8 Reading and speaking
hilarité 8 Reading and speaking
pointer au chômage, s’inscrire [Suisse] 8 Reading and speaking
hystérique, tordant(e) [Suisse] 8 Reading and speaking
aspirer à, désirer vivement, avoir très envie de 8 Reading and speaking
[Suisse]
crucial(e), cruciaux, essentiel(le) [Suisse] 8 Reading and speaking
lien 8 Reading and speaking
apparaître, survenir [Suisse] 8 Reading and speaking
coïncider 8 Reading and speaking
décennie 8 Reading and speaking
exclure, interdire d’entrée [Suisse] 8 Reading and speaking
mener une enquête parmi, interroger [Suisse] 8 Reading and speaking
remplir 8 Language focus
cabine 8 Language focus
avec méfiance, soupçonneusement [Suisse] 8 Language focus
avec un grand raffinement, délicatement [Suisse] 8 Language focus

sculpter 8 Language focus

marbre 8 Language focus
accoster, mettre à quai [Suisse] 8 Language focus
raccourci 8 Language focus
prendre (quelque chose) en compte 8 Language focus

allergie 8 Language focus

poignet 8 Language focus
reprendre 8 Language focus
réticent(e) 8 Language focus
très critique vis-à-vis de, blessant au sujet de 8 Listening and speaking
[Suisse] (quelque chose)
empathique 8 Listening and speaking
faire pousser 8 Listening and speaking
en jeu 8 Listening and speaking
dans le même ordre d’idées, en même temps 8 Listening and speaking
[Suisse]
massif 8 Listening and speaking
tout-petit, bambin [Suisse] 8 Listening and speaking
voyeuriste 8 Listening and speaking
applaudir 8 Listening and speaking
pression du groupe 8 Vocabulary and pronunciation

impétueux(se), irréfléchi(e) [Suisse] 8 Vocabulary and pronunciation

abandonner, laisser tomber [Suisse] 8 Vocabulary and pronunciation

hurlement, gémissement [Suisse] 8 Vocabulary and pronunciation

tourbillonner 8 Vocabulary and pronunciation

fort 8 Vocabulary and pronunciation

héritier(ière) 8 Vocabulary and pronunciation

enroué(e) 8 Vocabulary and pronunciation

grossier, grossière, vulgaire [Suisse] 8 Vocabulary and pronunciation

bouée 8 Vocabulary and pronunciation

butin 8 Vocabulary and pronunciation

écureuil 8 Vocabulary and pronunciation

baie 8 Vocabulary and pronunciation

vallée, vallon [Suisse] 8 Vocabulary and pronunciation

voile 8 Vocabulary and pronunciation

projet de contrat, brouillon [Suisse] 8 Vocabulary and pronunciation

pression 8 Vocabulary and pronunciation

vent 8 Vocabulary and pronunciation

notes, procès-verbal [Suisse] 8 Vocabulary and pronunciation

scorpion 8 The last word

tomber sur 8 The last word
varicelle 8 The last word
vieux jeu, démodé(e) [Suisse] 8 The last word
développer, construire [Suisse] 8 The last word
parier 8 The last word
grandiose, grand(e) [Suisse] 8 Adding style and cohesion
prochain(e), à venir [Suisse] 9 Starter
ambiance, humeur [Suisse] 9 Starter
transe 9 Starter
diffuser 9 Starter
dévorer 9 Starter
pourchasser, poursuivre [Suisse] 9 Starter
sortie 9 Starter
excentrique 9 Starter
indépendants, indé(e) [Suisse] 9 Starter
voyage en voiture, virée [Suisse] 9 Starter
mal à l’aise, complexé(e)[Suisse] 9 Listening and speaking
partir en vrille 9 Listening and speaking
ne pas avoir d’oreille 9 Language focus
déraper 9 Language focus
lâche 9 Vocabulary and pronunciation

vallée 9 Vocabulary and pronunciation

loch 9 Vocabulary and pronunciation

jeter, lancer [Suisse] 9 Vocabulary and pronunciation

tressaillir, broncher [Suisse] 9 Vocabulary and pronunciation

blé 9 Vocabulary and pronunciation

orge 9 Vocabulary and pronunciation

maïs, blé [Suisse] 9 Vocabulary and pronunciation

action 9 Vocabulary and pronunciation

se dévergonder, agir en liberté [Suisse] 9 Vocabulary and pronunciation

se déchaîner 9 Vocabulary and pronunciation

devenir incontrôlable, fou furieux [Suisse] 9 Vocabulary and pronunciation

sous-marin 9 Vocabulary and pronunciation

brut(e) 9 Vocabulary and pronunciation

oie 9 Vocabulary and pronunciation

rugir 9 Vocabulary and pronunciation

aigre, acide 9 Vocabulary and pronunciation

pâte 9 Vocabulary and pronunciation

(faire le) vœu, serment [Suisse] 9 Vocabulary and pronunciation

salle 9 Vocabulary and pronunciation

agent (de sécurité), garde [Suisse] 9 Vocabulary and pronunciation

buisson 9 Vocabulary and pronunciation

faire une cure de shopping, courir les boutiques 9 Vocabulary and pronunciation
jusqu’à l’épuisement, achetez jusqu’à en tomber
[Suisse]
séance d’accueil, rencontre [Suisse] 9 Vocabulary and pronunciation

juste et loyal, équitable [Suisse] 9 Vocabulary and pronunciation

les proches 9 Vocabulary and pronunciation

les (vacances) non utilisées seront perdues, on 9 Vocabulary and pronunciation

s’en sert ou on le perd [Suisse]
dénonciation, montrer du doigt [Suisse] 9 Vocabulary and pronunciation

compulsif(ive) 9 Reading and vocabulary

griffonner 9 Reading and vocabulary
tactile 9 Reading and vocabulary
primitif(ive) 9 Reading and vocabulary
affinité, parenté [Suisse] 9 Reading and vocabulary
énigme 9 Reading and vocabulary
tolérable 9 Reading and vocabulary
garçon manqué 9 Reading and vocabulary
en cage, captif(ive) [Suisse] 9 Reading and vocabulary
s’automutiler 9 Reading and vocabulary
intense 9 Reading and vocabulary
avoir très envie de, désirer [Suisse] 9 Reading and vocabulary
plier 9 Reading and vocabulary
troubles obsessionnels compulsifs 9 Reading and vocabulary

désespéré(e) 9 Reading and vocabulary

équilibre 9 Reading and vocabulary
piéger 9 Reading and vocabulary
impétuosité 9 Reading and vocabulary
en plein jour 9 Reading and vocabulary
saisir la signification de, comprendre [Suisse] 9 Reading and vocabulary

se replier, retirer [Suisse] 9 Reading and vocabulary

épopée, épique [Suisse] 9 Reading and vocabulary
destin(ée) 9 Reading and vocabulary
risqué(e) 9 Reading and vocabulary
frisson 9 Reading and vocabulary
silhouette 9 Reading and vocabulary
étincelle 9 Reading and vocabulary
faire preuve de, répandre [Suisse] 9 Reading and vocabulary
paume 9 Reading and vocabulary
satisfait(e) 9 Reading and vocabulary
vocation 9 Reading and vocabulary
hurler 9 Reading and vocabulary
orchestre 9 The last word
blond(e) 10 Starter
brun(e) 10 Starter
roux, rousse 10 Starter
poing 10 Starter
artère 10 Starter
diamètre 10 Starter
ongle 10 Starter
cligner des yeux 10 Starter
os 10 Starter
papilles gustatives 10 Starter
articulation 10 Starter
placebo 10 Reading and vocabulary
essai clinique 10 Reading and vocabulary
soulagement de la douleur 10 Reading and vocabulary
anesthésie locale 10 Reading and vocabulary
vélodrome 10 Reading and vocabulary
intrigué(e) 10 Reading and vocabulary
complément, supplément [Suisse] 10 Reading and vocabulary
capsule 10 Reading and vocabulary
tenter, essayer [Suisse] 10 Reading and vocabulary
course contre la montre 10 Reading and vocabulary
poussée, bouffée [Suisse] 10 Reading and vocabulary
soin, traitement [Suisse] 10 Reading and vocabulary
restreindre 10 Reading and vocabulary
injecter 10 Reading and vocabulary
se méfier de, méfiant(e) [Suisse] 10 Reading and vocabulary
supposer 10 Reading and vocabulary
évanoui(e) 10 Reading and vocabulary
psychosomatique 10 Reading and vocabulary
manifester 10 Reading and vocabulary
traitement, remède [Suisse] 10 Reading and vocabulary
attitude 10 Reading and vocabulary
bouteille 10 Reading and vocabulary
analgésique 10 Reading and vocabulary
morphine 10 Reading and vocabulary
exploiter, puiser dans [Suisse] 10 Reading and vocabulary
nausée 10 Reading and vocabulary
maladie de Parkinson 10 Reading and vocabulary
cachet, comprimé [Suisse] 10 Reading and vocabulary
jouer un rôle 10 Reading and vocabulary
stimulant 10 Reading and vocabulary
sédatif 10 Reading and vocabulary
éthique 10 Reading and vocabulary
interdire 10 Reading and vocabulary
tromperie 10 Reading and vocabulary
absurde 10 Reading and vocabulary
supplier 10 Reading and vocabulary
prescrire 10 Reading and vocabulary
exploiter 10 Reading and vocabulary
soulager 10 Reading and vocabulary
obstacle, problème, hic [Suisse] 10 Reading and vocabulary
clinique 10 Language focus
fraude 10 Language focus
consultation 10 Language focus
prétendre 10 Language focus
poursuivre, attaquer en justice [Suisse] 10 Language focus
saoul(e) 10 Language focus
politique 10 Language focus
ordre de diffusion 10 Language focus
présentateur du journal télévisé, de nouvelles 10 Language focus
[Suisse]
correspondant 10 Language focus
se cacher, cachette [Suisse] 10 Language focus
bulletin 10 Language focus
antibiotique 10 Language focus
infection 10 Language focus
conséquence 10 Language focus
crampe 10 Language focus
fourchette 10 Language focus
avaler 10 Language focus
sur le point de, à deux doigts de 10 Language focus
opposition 10 Language focus
médaille 10 Language focus
semer, causer [Suisse] 10 Language focus
chaos, dégâts, ravages [Suisse] 10 Language focus
ouragan 10 Language focus
se propager 10 Language focus
vers le nord 10 Language focus
parapentiste 10 Listening and speaking
cache-cache 10 Listening and speaking
modeste, humble [Suisse] 10 Listening and speaking
vaciller, chanceler [Suisse] 10 Listening and speaking
opération 10 Listening and speaking
épaule 10 Listening and speaking
côte 10 Listening and speaking
poumon 10 Listening and speaking
s’assouplir 10 Listening and speaking
par à-coups, intermittence [Suisse] 10 Listening and speaking
mal fonctionner 10 Listening and speaking
grogner 10 Listening and speaking
coude 10 Vocabulary and speaking
tempe 10 Vocabulary and speaking
cheville 10 Vocabulary and speaking
taille, ceinture [Suisse] 10 Vocabulary and speaking
menton 10 Vocabulary and speaking
sourcil 10 Vocabulary and speaking
front 10 Vocabulary and speaking
mollet 10 Vocabulary and speaking
poitrine, torse [Suisse] 10 Vocabulary and speaking
hanche 10 Vocabulary and speaking
aisselle 10 Vocabulary and speaking
pouce 10 Vocabulary and speaking
joue 10 Vocabulary and speaking
mâchoire 10 Vocabulary and speaking
cuisse 10 Vocabulary and speaking
cou, nuque [Suisse] 10 Vocabulary and speaking
intestin 10 Vocabulary and speaking
articulation 10 Vocabulary and speaking
lèvre 10 Vocabulary and speaking
lobe de l’oreille 10 Vocabulary and speaking
talon 10 Vocabulary and speaking
foie 10 Vocabulary and speaking
rein 10 Vocabulary and speaking
tibia 10 Vocabulary and speaking
orteil, doigt de pied [Suisse] 10 Vocabulary and speaking
faire la morale 10 Vocabulary and speaking
profond(e) 10 Vocabulary and speaking
mettre la pagaille, se planter [Suisse] 10 The last word
spacieux(euse) 10 The last word
révolutionner 11 Listening and speaking
appareils électroménagers 11 Listening and speaking
document 11 Listening and speaking
aléatoire 11 Listening and speaking
réactions, feedback [Suisse] 11 Listening and speaking
faire face, gérer [Suisse] 11 Listening and speaking
taureau 11 Listening and speaking
tournée 11 Language focus
genou 11 Language focus
plombier, plombière 11 Language focus
excessif(ive) 11 Reading and speaking
revenu disponible 11 Reading and speaking
groupe de discussion 11 Reading and speaking
humoristique, amusant(e) [Suisse] 11 Reading and speaking
cycle 11 Reading and speaking
tenue, costume [Suisse] 11 Reading and speaking
endémique, effréné(e) [Suisse] 11 Reading and speaking
réduire, raccourcir, éditer [Suisse] 11 Reading and speaking
fente 11 Reading and speaking
faux-pli 11 Reading and speaking
chic 11 Reading and speaking
se vanter 11 Reading and speaking
accablant, écrasant [Suisse] 11 Reading and speaking
fondamentalement 11 Reading and speaking
stratège 11 Reading and speaking
soif 11 Reading and speaking
ridicule 11 Reading and speaking
à part 11 Reading and speaking
pur(e) 11 Reading and speaking
susmentionné(e) 11 Reading and speaking
pratique 11 Reading and speaking
minorité 11 Reading and speaking
différencier 11 Reading and speaking
analyste 11 Reading and speaking
simplicité 11 Reading and speaking
avoir des ennuis, rencontrer des problèmes 11 Reading and speaking
[Suisse]
perplexe 11 Reading and speaking
succomber à 11 Reading and speaking
vertu 11 Reading and speaking
bastion 11 Reading and speaking
prédécesseur 11 Reading and speaking
chargé(e) de 11 Reading and speaking
médiocre 11 Reading and speaking
rester, perdurer [Suisse] 11 Reading and speaking
cadran 11 Reading and speaking
arborer 11 Reading and speaking
vêtement, habit [Suisse] 11 Vocabulary
de seconde zone, ordre [Suisse] 11 Vocabulary
compter sur 11 Vocabulary
tension 11 Vocabulary
miraculeux(euse) 11 Vocabulary
aube 11 Vocabulary
incurable 11 Vocabulary
désuet(te) 11 Vocabulary
partial, partiaux, partiale, biaisé(e) [Suisse] 11 Vocabulary
impartial(e), impartiaux 11 Vocabulary
injuste 11 Vocabulary
fanatique, sectaire [Suisse] 11 Vocabulary
objectif(ive) 11 Vocabulary
imparfait(e), biaisé(e) 11 Vocabulary
défectueux(euse) 11 Vocabulary
immaculé(e) 11 Vocabulary
impeccable 11 Vocabulary
quête, poursuite [Suisse] 11 Vocabulary
futile, trivial(e) [Suisse] 11 Vocabulary
sans importance, petit(e) [Suisse] 11 Vocabulary
urgent(e) 11 Vocabulary
frivole 11 Vocabulary
apprivoisé(e) 11 Vocabulary
domestiqué(e) 11 Vocabulary
choquant(e), épouvantable [Suisse] 11 Vocabulary
esquisse, croquis [Suisse] 11 Vocabulary
cours des actions, prix des actions [Suisse] 11 The last word
plateau 11 The last word
phénomène de mode 11 The last word
chair 11 The last word
asphyxie 11 The last word
de manière catastrophique 11 The last word
notification, message, avis [Suisse] 11 Describing and evaluating
tournant, moment critique [Suisse] 12 Starter
se dérouler 12 Starter
exploser 12 Starter
lunaire 12 Starter
orbite 12 Starter
échelle 12 Starter
dernier 12 Listening and speaking
(être) coincé(e), bloqué(e) [Suisse] 12 Listening and speaking
équipage 12 Listening and speaking
audacieux, audacieuse, osé(e) [Suisse] 12 Listening and speaking
de bord 12 Listening and speaking
héritage 12 Listening and speaking
fragile 12 Listening and speaking
sommet 12 Listening and speaking
perspective 12 Listening and speaking
habité(e) 12 Listening and speaking
immensité 12 Listening and speaking
austère, menaçant(e) [Suisse] 12 Listening and speaking
étendue 12 Listening and speaking
procéder à, passer à [Suisse] 12 Listening and speaking
alimenter 12 Vocabulary and speaking
stimuler l’imagination, faire rêver [Suisse] 12 Vocabulary and speaking

ronchonner 12 Vocabulary and speaking

éclipser, faire de l’ombre à [Suisse] 12 Vocabulary and speaking
déclencher, inciter [Suisse] 12 Vocabulary and speaking
en un clin d’œil, éclair [Suisse] 12 Vocabulary and speaking
louche 12 Vocabulary and speaking
(être) du gâteau 12 Vocabulary and speaking
intimité 12 Vocabulary and speaking
insipide, ennuyeux(euse) [Suisse] 12 Vocabulary and speaking
matière à penser, réflexion [Suisse] 12 Vocabulary and speaking
interrogatoire serré, difficile [Suisse] 12 Vocabulary and speaking
être trop ambitieux, avoir les yeux plus gros que le 12 Vocabulary and speaking
ventre [Suisse]

fausse note, note aigre [Suisse] 12 Vocabulary and speaking

qui ne tient pas debout, peu réfléchi(e) [Suisse] 12 Vocabulary and speaking

prendre conscience de 12 Vocabulary and speaking

mesure d’urgence 12 Language focus

saisir, capturer [Suisse] 12 Language focus

ponctuel, ponctuelle 12 Language focus
épidémie 12 Language focus
décoller, enlever [Suisse] 12 Language focus
rapide 12 Language focus
revirement, nette amélioration, redressement 12 Language focus
[Suisse]
influent 12 Language focus
énormément 12 Language focus
publicité 12 Language focus
arrivée 12 Language focus
faire le buzz, viral(e) [Suisse] 12 Language focus
tatillon, difficile, pointilleux(euse) [Suisse] 12 Language focus
rembourser 12 Language focus
alimentation 12 Language focus
sans le sous 12 Language focus
affamé(e) 12 Language focus
après cela, par la suite [Suisse] 12 Language focus
être obnubilé par (quelqu’un/quelque chose) 12 Reading and speaking

mélasse 12 Reading and speaking

marcher d’un pas chancelant, tituber [Suisse] 12 Reading and speaking
s’en sortir 12 Reading and speaking
laisser sortir, libéré(e) [Suisse] 12 Reading and speaking
épave émotionnelle, débris affectif [Suisse] 12 Reading and speaking
priorités 12 Reading and speaking
frissonner, frémir [Suisse] 12 Reading and speaking
chute libre 12 Reading and speaking
caler 12 Reading and speaking
chanceler, tituber [Suisse] 12 Reading and speaking
épreuve 12 Reading and speaking
accomplissement, conclusion [Suisse] 12 Reading and speaking
rétrospectivement, avec le recul [Suisse] 12 Reading and speaking
sexiste 12 Reading and speaking
puiser au fond de soi 12 Reading and speaking
pénétrer par effraction 12 Reading and speaking
les préparatifs de, développement [Suisse] 12 Experience A
collant(e) 12 Experience A
tube 12 Experience A
insérer 12 Experience A
trop forcer, en faire trop 12 Experience A
contrat(er) 12 Experience A
course d’échauffement, période précédant 12 Experience A
[Suisse]
sponsoriser 12 Experience A
recul 12 Experience A
dévorant(e) 12 Experience A
entourer, draper [Suisse] 12 Experience B
(bruit) de grincement, grinçant(e) [Suisse] 12 Experience B
se dresser sur son séant, s’asseoir droit comme un 12 Experience B
piquet [Suisse]
attacher 12 Experience B
masque 12 Experience B
essoufflé(e), à bout de souffle [Suisse] 12 Experience B
soulagement 12 Experience B
posé(e), calme 12 Experience B
mentalement dérangé(e) 12 Experience B
cockpit, cabine de pilotage [Suisse] 12 Experience B
atmosphère, ambiance 12 Experience B
murmurer, vrombir [Suisse] 12 Experience B
steward, intendant(e) [Suisse] 12 Experience B
lutter corps à corps 12 Experience B
déclencher, désenclencher [Suisse] 12 Experience B
maîtriser, restreindre [Suisse] 12 Experience B
abattu, à plat [Suisse] 12 Experience B
concevable 12 Experience B
tirer un trait sur 12 Experience B
graver dans 12 Experience B
(A002016)