Vocabulary - 3A.2

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apply əˈplaɪ Manage Wordlists

Level: Pre-intermediate
pp10-11
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Definition
B1
if you apply for something such as a job, you write to say that you want to have it
Part of Speech: Verb Translation:
Collocates ‫تطبيق‬
apply for something
Examples
you should start applying for jobs before you leave university
did you apply for that job at the BBC?
300 people applied for just one job at the studio
I applied for a grant to study physics at Oxford
Word Family
Noun: application
Word Family Collocates
a job application
an application form
Word Family Examples
send in your application by email
they sent me an application form (a set of questions you have to answer to apply for
something)
she sent out 30 job applications in one week
arrange əˈreɪndʒ Manage Wordlists

pp10-11
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Definition
B1
if you arrange a meeting with someone, you agree a time and place when you will meet someone
Collocates ‫يرتب‬
arrange to do something
Examples
I arranged to have lunch with Jeremy next week
can you arrange a meeting for me with the sales manager
I had to arrange another appointment with the doctor
attend əˈtend Manage Wordlists

pp10-11
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Definition
B1
if you attend an event, you go to it and are present there
Collocates ‫حضر‬
attend a meeting/conference
attend college/school/ university
Examples
all employees have to attend the training session
all students are welcome to attend
the ceremony was attended by nearly 200 people
he's been attending church regularly for many years
attitude ˈætɪˌtjuːd Manage Wordlists

pp12-13 Wordlist(s)
Definition B1
your attitude is how you think and feel about something Translation:
Part of Speech: Noun ‫ سلوك‬،‫موقف‬
Examples
it’s important to have a positive attitude towards your exams
she has a really negative attitude to her job
this is a sign that social attitudes are changing
what I appreciated the most was their can-do attitude (their belief that they could succeed)
balance ˈbæləns Manage Wordlists

pp10-11
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Definition
B1
if there is a balance between two things, there is not too much of either of them and they exist
together very well Translation:
Part of Speech: Noun ‫الرصيد‬
Collocates
strike a balance
Examples
do you have a good balance between work and relaxation?
it can be hard to find the right balance between work and leisure
I'm trying to strike a balance between explaining what I feel and listening to others
Word Family
Verb: balance
Adjective: balanced
it's difficult balancing the demands of work and family
a balanced diet (the right amounts of different kinds of food)
bargain ˈbɑː(r)ɡɪn Manage Wordlists

pp18-19
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Definition
B1
a bargain is something you get for a lower price than is normal
Part of Speech: Noun Translation:
Examples ‫مساومة‬
I got it for £5 - it was a bargain
our shop is full of bargains
you’ll find some real bargains at the market
it was good quality, but at a bargain price
bid bɪd Manage Wordlists

pp18-19
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Definition
B1
if you bid for something, you say how much you are willing to pay for it, and you succeed in
buying it if no one else bids a higher price Translation:
Part of Speech: Verb ‫ المحاولة‬،‫المناقصة‬
Examples
I bid £20 for it on eBay and won
how much did you bid for it?
I spent all afternoon at the sale, but I didn’t bid
I nearly got it, but someone bid more than me at the last minute
Word Family
Noun: bid
Noun: bidder
I raised my bid to £200
the winning bid was £35
the company will be sold to the highest bidder
bright braɪt Manage Wordlists

pp20-21
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Definition
B1
bright colours are light and strong, not dark
Part of Speech: Adjective Translation:
Examples ‫ فاتح‬،‫مشرق‬
have you got any paint that’s a bit brighter? Notes:
she wears a lot of bright colours Opposite : light
a bright green jacket
she’s got bright blue eyes
button ˈbʌt(ə)n Manage Wordlists

pp20-21
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Definition
B1
a button is a small round thing on clothes. You put a button through a hole to fasten the clothes
Examples ‫زر‬
the top button on my shirt has come loose
a smart shirt with small white buttons
one of the buttons has come off my coat
I can’t do the button up (fasten it)
can you help me undo the buttons (unfasten them)?
I was late because I had to sew a button back on my skirt
competitive kəmˈpetətɪv Manage Wordlists

pp8-9
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Definition
B1
if an activity is competitive, everyone doing it is trying hard to do better and be more successful
than everyone else Translation:
Part of Speech: Adjective ‫تنافسي‬
Collocates
very/highly/extremely competitive
Examples
he’s tried to get a job in TV, but it’s very competitive
advertising is a highly competitive industry
a very competitive market
the mobile phone business is very competitive
Word Family
Noun: competition
Noun: competitor
Verb: compete
stiff competition
there’s a lot of competition in the mobile phone market
they face stiff (strong) competition from two new Chinese firms
Ford’s biggest competitor in the UK car market is Volkswagen
the company grew by buying its main competitor
Business is about competing in the market place, beating competitors, and being the best at
serving the customer
any new business in this field needs to compete globally, not just in its own country
she successfully competed for the post of CEO after Watkins retired
complicated ˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪd Manage Wordlists

pp16-17
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Definition
B1
something that is complicated is difficult to understand or use because it has a lot of different
parts Translation:
Part of Speech: Adjective ‫معقد‬
Examples
it’s really complicated to use and the instructions aren’t very helpful
the situation is quite complicated
I can’t explain – it’s very complicated
I watched him making bread and it looked very complicated
construction kənˈstrʌkʃ(ə)n Manage Wordlists

pp8-9
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Definition
B1
construction is the work of building something
Part of Speech: Noun uncount Translation:
Examples ‫اعمال بناء‬
there’s a big construction project at the end of our street
a group of construction workers
the construction of the new school is due to start next month
the airport is still under construction (being built)
Word Family
Verb: construct
the building was constructed between 1884 and 1890
they used wood to construct the garage
contract ˈkɒntrækt Manage Wordlists

pp10-11
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Definition
B1
a contract is an official, legal agreement between people
Collocates ‫عقد‬
sign a contract
break a contract
renew a contract
Examples
my contract ends next month
have you signed the contract yet?
a temporary contract
we’re drawing up a new contract
they said I was breaking my contract (not doing what was in the contract)
I was able to renew my contract for another year
cool kuːl Manage Wordlists

pp16-17
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Definition
if you say that something is cool, you mean that you really like it because it is very modern or B1
fashionable. If you say that a person is cool, you admire them because they are fashionable
Translation:
Part of Speech: Adjective
‫ ممتاز‬،‫ هادى‬،‫بارد‬
Examples
my new laptop is so cool
what a cool bike
she gave me a really cool pair of trainers
we went to the new club in Digbeth last night. It was cool
the new maths teacher is really cool
deliver dɪˈlɪvə(r) Manage Wordlists

pp18-19
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Definition
B1
to deliver something means to take it somewhere
Examples ‫ايصال‬
we deliver vegetables to all the restaurants in the town
can you deliver at weekends?
we can deliver direct to your door
the postman delivered three letters and a parcel
Word Family
Noun: delivery
their delivery service was very reliable
my job was to prepare all the orders for delivery
we make daily deliveries
send it by express delivery (very quick)
a supermarket delivery van
do you charge for delivery?
diary ˈdaɪəri Manage Wordlists

pp10-11
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Definition
B1
a diary is a book which has a space for every day of the year. You use it to record the date and
time of things you need to do, or to write down the interesting things that happen to you every Notes:
day delay=‫ تأخير‬Diary=‫مذكرات‬
Part of Speech: Noun
Collocates
keep a diary
Examples
I wrote the date for our meeting in my diary
during her year in France, she kept a diary (wrote down what happened every day)
let’s have lunch next Friday. Don’t forget to put it in your diary
distribution ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃ(ə)n Manage Wordlists

pp12-13
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Definition
B1
the distribution of something is the work involved in sending it out to a number of different
places Translation:
Part of Speech: Noun uncount ‫توزيع‬
Examples
I’m organising the European distribution of a new German film
the company is responsible for the production and distribution of electricity in the country
he works in the sales and distribution department
Word Family
Verb: distribute
films are distributed on DVD through market stalls and street sellers
distribution ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃ(ə)n Manage Wordlists

pp12-13
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Definition
B1
the distribution of something is the work involved in sending it out to a number of different
places Translation:
Part of Speech: Noun uncount ‫توزيع‬
Examples
I’m organising the European distribution of a new German film
the company is responsible for the production and distribution of electricity in the country
he works in the sales and distribution department
Word Family
Verb: distribute
films are distributed on DVD through market stalls and street sellers
drop drɒp Manage Wordlists

pp18-19
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Definition
B1
if you drop something, you let go of it and it falls to the ground
Examples ‫يسقط‬
the delivery man dropped it
be careful you don’t drop that plate
I dropped the letter into the rubbish bin
she dropped her gloves on the floor
event ɪˈvent Manage Wordlists

pp10-11
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Definition
B1
an event is something that happens, usually because it has been arranged, like a concert or a
sports match Translation:
Part of Speech: Noun ‫حدث‬
Examples
we have a lot of social events next week
tonight’s event will start at 7:30
the event was attended by over 3,000 people
there will be eight teams in the weekend’s sporting event
the last day of the school term is always an exciting event
exploit ɪkˈsplɔɪt Manage Wordlists

pp12-13
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Definition
B1
to exploit someone means to treat them very unfairly, for example by making them work too hard
or not paying them enough money Translation:
Part of Speech: Verb ‫استغالل‬
Examples
I think the company is exploiting me
he got rich by exploiting people
a country where the powerful exploit the weak
children are exploited in many parts of the world
Word Family
Noun: exploitation
they are calling for an end to the exploitation of foreign workers
the government has failed to stop the exploitation of children
exploit ɪkˈsplɔɪt Manage Wordlists

pp12-13
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Definition
B1
to exploit someone means to treat them very unfairly, for example by making them work too hard
or not paying them enough money Translation:
Part of Speech: Verb ‫استغالل‬
Examples
I think the company is exploiting me
he got rich by exploiting people
a country where the powerful exploit the weak
children are exploited in many parts of the world
Word Family
Noun: exploitation
they are calling for an end to the exploitation of foreign workers
the government has failed to stop the exploitation of children
fault fɔːlt Manage Wordlists

pp18-19
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Definition
B1
if a bad situation or a mistake is your fault, you are responsible for causing it. When this happens,
you can also say that you are at fault Translation:
Part of Speech: Noun uncount ‫خطأ‬
Collocates
be at fault
Examples
it was my own fault – I didn’t check the delivery fee
do we know whose fault it was?
it was an unfortunate accident, but the school was not at fault
fee fiː Manage Wordlists

pp18-19
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Definition
B1
a fee is the amount of money you have to pay for a particular service
Collocates ‫مصاريف‬
pay a fee
charge a fee
Examples
there’s no delivery fee on orders over £20
Wi-Fi is available in the rooms at a fee
the fees are so high that I couldn’t afford to study there
most museums charge an entrance fee
they can’t afford to pay the school fees
function ˈfʌŋkʃ(ə)n
Level: Pre-intermediate Manage Wordlists
pp16-17
Definition
the function of something is its main purpose or the job that it is meant to do. The functions a Wordlist(s)
machine has are all the different things it can do B1
Translation:
Examples
‫وظيفة‬
it’s a really good camera with a lot of different functions
the main function of the department is to find new employees
his function as mayor stopped after the became a member of parliament
globally ˈɡləʊb(ə)li Manage Wordlists

pp18-19
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Definition
B1
the world is sometimes referred to as a globe (something in the shape of a ball). Activities that
happen all over the world are global, or happen globally. The way everything in the world is Translation:
becoming connected, for example because of the internet and travel, is called globalisation ‫عالميا‬
Part of Speech: Adverb
Examples
globally, we now buy 22% of everything we need online
Nike is a globally recognised brand
the disease kills a million people a year globally
we need to help our local companies trade globally
Word Family
Adjective: global
Noun: globalisation
global warming is a serious danger to our future
a global increase in temperatures
the increasing globalisation of world trade
the globalisation of industry
grow into ˌɡrəʊ ˈɪntuː Manage Wordlists

pp20-21
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Definition
B1
when a child grows into clothes, he or she gets bigger so that the clothes which were too big are
now the right size. When a child grows out of clothes, he or she gets bigger and the clothes no Translation:
longer fit properly ‫'تنمو لتصبح‬
Part of Speech: Phrasal verb
Examples
it’s a bit too big now, but you’ll soon grow into it
by the time he was 13, he’d grown into his father’s old coat
inspire ɪnˈspaɪə(r) Manage Wordlists

pp18-19
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Definition
B1
if you inspire someone, you make them believe in something very strongly, especially in their own
ability to achieve things Translation:
Part of Speech: Verb ‫يلهم‬
Examples
my English teacher really inspired me
his strength and skill inspired millions around the world
her passion inspires both students and other teachers
this inspired me to live a better life
Word Family
Adjective: inspiring
an inspiring teacher
he was an inspiring leader
one of the most inspiring speeches I have ever heard
instructions ɪnˈstrʌkʃ(ə)nz Manage Wordlists

pp16-17
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Definition
B1
instructions are a detailed description of how to do something, for example, how to use a
machine such as a dishwasher Translation:
Part of Speech: Noun plural ‫تعليمات‬
Collocates
follow instructions
Examples
the instructions are very difficult to follow
the instructions were in 12 different languages. But not English!
the instructions were very complicated
jewellery ˈdʒuːəlri Manage Wordlists

pp16-17
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Definition
B1
jewellery is things like rings, earrings, and necklaces, often made from metal, that people wear
because they look nice Translation:
Part of Speech: Noun uncount ‫مجوهرات‬
Examples
my friend makes silver jewellery
burglars stole £20,000 worth of jewellery
he likes to wear gold jewellery
a jewellery box (for keeping jewellery in)
police found a bag full of stolen jewellery and watches
Word Family
Noun: jeweller
I learned about gold from my father, who was a jeweller
last lɑːst Manage Wordlists

pp16-17
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Definition
B1
if something lasts for a particular length of time, it continues to exist for that time
Examples ‫االخير‬
I had a pair of shoes that lasted six years
the film lasts over three hours
their relationship didn’t last very long
my language course only lasted three weeks
launch lɔːntʃ Manage Wordlists

pp10-11
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Definition
B1
if you launch a new product, book, website, etc., you let a lot of people know that it is starting to
exist so that they can buy it or make use of it Translation:
Part of Speech: Verb ‫إطالق‬
Examples
we’re launching a new product next month
they’re launching a new car at the Motor Show
they’ve launched a new range of laptop computers
Word Family
Noun: launch
the launch party was attended by 200 people
60 journalists turned up for the book launch
loose luːs Manage Wordlists

pp20-21
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Definition
B1
something that is loose is not firmly fixed in place. Loose clothes are big and don’t fit your body
tightly Translation:
Part of Speech: Adjective ‫لين‬
Examples
the top button on my shirt is loose
the handle on my suitcase has come loose
I’ve got to see a dentist about a loose tooth
I put on a loose shirt and a pair of jeans
material məˈtɪəriəl Manage Wordlists

pp16-17
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Definition
B1
material is cloth such as wool or cotton that is used for making clothes, curtains, etc. Material is
also any hard stuff such as wood or plastic Translation:
Part of Speech: Noun ‫مواد‬
Examples
I bought some material for a new dress
what material are those curtains made out of?
scientists have developed a new material they can use instead of plastic
negotiate nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt Manage Wordlists

pp12-13
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Definition
B1
to negotiate means to talk about something until you can agree with someone what you will both
do or accept Translation:
Part of Speech: Verb ‫تفاوض‬
Collocates
negotiate with someone
Examples
we are negotiating a big deal with a Chinese TV company
we need to negotiate a price
employers are refusing to negotiate with the trade unions
the government is not willing to negotiate with terrorists
Word Family
Noun: negotiation
the employers are refusing to enter into negotiations with the workers
occasion əˈkeɪʒ(ə)n Manage Wordlists

pp20-21
Definition Wordlist(s)
an occasion is a time when something happens B1
Examples ‫مناسبات‬
when did you last buy a present, and what was the occasion?
I met him on several occasions
I only wear this dress on special occasions
I remember one occasion when we swam in the sea in November
organise ˈɔː(r)ɡənaɪz Manage Wordlists

pp12-13
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Definition
B1
if you organise something, you plan it and make all the arrangements for it to happen
Examples ‫تنظم‬
I’m organising a big party for my parents’ wedding anniversary
we’re organising the school camping trip to Cornwall
the conference was organised by the local university
she helped organise the tennis tournament
Word Family
Adjective: organised
Noun: organiser
Noun: organisation
there is organised entertainment in the evenings
an organised boat trip to the islands
organisers had to apologise when the main speaker did not arrive
can I help with the organisation of the party?
pair peə(r) Manage Wordlists

pp16-17
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Definition
B1
a pair of something is two things that are the same and that are used together, for example,
shoes, earrings, or socks. You also talk about a pair of glasses, trousers, shorts etc. when Translation:
something is made of two parts that are the same and which are joined together ‫زوج‬
Examples
a pair of leather shoes
I bought a pair of jeans
a new pair of trainers
I always have a spare pair of glasses with me
she was wearing a pair of gold earrings
part-time pɑː(r)t ˈtaɪm Manage Wordlists

pp10-11
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Definition
B1
if you have a part-time job, you work for only part of a week
Examples ‫دوام جزئى‬
I had to take a part-time job when I was a student
the company employs a lot of part-time staff
part-time work is available over the summer
Word Family
Adverb: part time
I’ve been working part time at the sports shop
pension ˈpenʃ(ə)n Manage Wordlists

pp12-13
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Definition
B1
a pension is money that a government or company pays to someone regularly when they do not
work any more because they are old Translation:
Part of Speech: Noun ‫راتب تقاعد‬
Collocates
a state pension
a private pension
draw a pension
Examples
I’ll receive a small pension when I retire
everyone gets the state pension (from the government)
he gets quite a generous pension from the bank
you can start to draw your pension when you’re 65 (receive it)
I put 10% of my salary into a private pension
pilot ˈpaɪlət Manage Wordlists

pp8-9
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Definition
B1
a pilot is someone who flies planes, usually as a job
Examples ‫طيار‬
my father’s a pilot, so he’s away from home a lot
an airline pilot
he was the first pilot to fly Concorde
practical ˈpræktɪk(ə)l Manage Wordlists

pp20-21
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Definition
B1
something that is practical is useful and easy to use
Examples ‫عملي‬
have you got something more practical that will fit in the car?
you can fold it and put it away, so it’s quite practical
it’s a cheap and practical family car
priority praɪˈɒrəti Manage Wordlists

pp10-11
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Definition
B1
your priority is the most important thing that you need to do
Examples ‫أفضلية‬
I always do things which are a priority first
what’s your main priority for this week?
my priorities are to finish my degree course and to get a job
quality ˈkwɒləti
Manage Wordlists
pp16-17
Definition
the quality of something is how good it is and how well it is made Wordlist(s)
Part of Speech: Noun B1
Examples
Translation:
they’re really good quality and they’ll last for years
‫جودة‬
their shoes are excellent quality
they sell top quality fruit and vegetables (the best quality)
you can feel the quality of this wool
receipt rɪˈsiːt Manage Wordlists

pp20-21
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Definition
B1
a receipt is a piece of paper from a shop or an email from an online shop that shows where and
when you bought something, and proves that you have paid Translation:
Part of Speech: Noun ‫اإليصال‬
Examples
have you got a receipt and the box?
you need to keep your receipt
can I have a receipt, please?
I forgot to get a receipt so I can’t take it back
an old-fashioned shop where they write the receipts with a pen
recommend ˌrekəˈmend Manage Wordlists

pp18-19
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Definition
B1
if you recommend something, you tell someone that it is good and that they should get one or do
it Translation:
Part of Speech: Verb ‫نوصي‬
Examples
a friend of mine recommended a new online shop
I can strongly recommend swimming in the sea
he recommended that I should change my car for a more efficient one
I can recommend the sausages here. They’re delicious
Word Family
Noun: recommendation
on someone’s recommendation
we booked the Bristol Hotel on my brother’s recommendation (because he recommended it)
can you give us any recommendations for a restaurant in the city centre?
reduced rɪˈdjuːst Manage Wordlists

pp18-19
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Definition
B1
if an amount is reduced, it has been made smaller
Examples ‫مخفض‬
it was only £50, reduced from £99
the hotel offered us a reduced price of £65 a night instead of £80
Word Family
Verb: reduce
Noun: reduction
a reduction in something
a reduction of something
the government has promised to reduce unemployment
an effort to reduce pollution
going part-time meant a reduction in my weekly pay
a reduction of 50% compared to last year
reliable rɪˈlaɪəb(ə)l Manage Wordlists

pp18-19
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Definition
B1
if something is reliable, you can trust it and know that it will be good every time you need it. If
someone is reliable, you can trust them and depend on them Translation:
Part of Speech: Adjective ‫موثوق بها‬
Examples
their delivery service was very reliable
go to World PC. They’re very reliable
it’s an old car, so it’s not very reliable
she’s a very reliable babysitter
Word Family
Noun: reliability
Opposite – Adjective: unreliable
these machines were known for their poor reliability
we need to increase the reliability of our delivery system
my phone battery is really unreliable
Tony’s a lovely man, but so unreliable
ring rɪŋ Manage Wordlists

pp16-17
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Definition
B1
a ring is a circle of metal or other hard stuff that someone wears on their finger as jewellery
Examples ‫حلقة‬
I love your ring. Where did you get it?
a gold ring
a wedding ring (that is first worn at a wedding ceremony)
a diamond ring
risk rɪsk Manage Wordlists

pp22-23
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Definition
B1
if you risk something, you put it in a situation where it might be damaged, destroyed, or lost
Collocates ‫مخاطرة‬
risk something to do something
risk doing something
Examples
if you risk nothing, then you risk everything
they risked their own lives to help him
I can’t risk letting him see me here
he has risked everything he owns
Word Family
Noun: risk
Adjective: risky
take a risk
young drivers often take risks
he refused to join in, saying the risk was too big
it’s too risky to swim across the river; we’ll have to use the bridge
role rəʊl Manage Wordlists

pp12-13
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Definition
B1
your role is the purpose or position that you have in a particular situation
Collocates ‫وظيفة‬
play a role
an important role
Examples
women played an important role in building the nation
what’s your role in the company?
money played a major role in my decision
the monthly parties have an important social role
rush rʌʃ Manage Wordlists

pp10-11
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Definition
B1
if you rush, you do something or go somewhere quickly because you are in a hurry
Collocates ‫سرعه‬
rush to do something
rush someone or something somewhere
Examples
I often need to rush to finish things
he rushed to get off the train
I rushed out of the house (left the house very quickly)
we rushed him to hospital
I rushed the last question of the exam (did it too quickly)
Word Family
Noun: rush
be in a rush
I’m in a rush (I don’t have much time)
I did my homework in a rush
selection sɪˈlekʃ(ə)n Manage Wordlists

pp18-19
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Definition
B1
a selection is a group of things that you can choose from
Collocates ‫اختيار‬
a good/wide selection
a selection of something
Examples
they had a really wide selection of armchairs
your body needs a wide selection of foods to stay healthy
there was a big selection of cheeses in the window
try the shop down the road. They always have a good selection
session ˈseʃ(ə)n Manage Wordlists

pp10-11
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Definition
B1
a session is a period of time during which a class or meeting takes place
Collocates ‫حصة‬
a training session
Examples
there’s another training session on Friday
each session lasts about 45 minutes
the final session begins at 5 o’clock
shoulder ˈʃəʊldə(r) Manage Wordlists

pp20-21
Wordlist(s)
Definition
B1
your shoulders are the two parts of your body that start at the bottom of your neck and go out on
either side Translation:
Part of Speech: Noun ‫كتف‬
Examples
the coat is a bit tight round my shoulders
he put his arm around her shoulder
I hurt my shoulder when I fell off the bike
his hair went down to his shoulders
stock stɒk Manage Wordlists

pp18-19
Wordlist(s)
Definition
B1
the stock of a shop or company is the amount of goods it has that are available and ready to be
sold or sent out to customers Translation:
Part of Speech: Noun uncount ‫مخزون‬
Collocates
in stock
out of stock
Examples
the camera I wanted was out of stock (there were no more available to buy)
everything on the list is in stock and is immediately available
this offer is only open while stocks last (until everything has been sold)
Word Family
Verb: stock
the shop was not very well stocked (did not have many goods)
we stock more than forty different kinds of cheese
strike straɪk Manage Wordlists

pp12-13
Wordlist(s)
Definition
B1
if there is a strike, people refuse to work because they want their employer to make changes,
such as increase their pay or improve their conditions Translation:
Part of Speech: Noun ‫يضرب‬
Collocates
go on strike
come out on strike
Examples
we’re thinking of going on strike if they don’t agree to our demands
a strike over pay and working conditions
a strike for better pay
200 workers have come out on strike
more people have now joined the strike
Word Family
Verb: strike
Noun: striker
teachers are threatening to strike over pay
strikers met with employers to discuss the issues
suit suːt Manage Wordlists

pp16-17
Wordlist(s)
Definition
B1
if something such as your clothes suit you, they make you look good
Examples ‫تناسب‬
yellow doesn’t usually suit me
that jacket doesn’t suit him
your new hairstyle really suits you
short skirts don’t suit me
survive sə(r)ˈvaɪv Manage Wordlists

pp12-13
Wordlist(s)
Definition
B1
if you survive, you manage to continue living, even in difficult conditions
Examples ‫العيش‬
I don’t think men could survive on their own
you can’t survive for long in the desert
it’s difficult to survive on so little money
you can’t survive for long in these freezing temperatures
no one survived the crash (they all died)
Word Family
Noun: survival
Noun: survivor
his survival depends on finding enough money for the operation
there were no survivors of last night’s plane crash (all the passengers died)
temporary ˈtemp(ə)rəri Manage Wordlists

pp8-9
Wordlist(s)
Definition
B1
if something is temporary, it only lasts for a limited period of time
Examples ‫مؤقت‬
a temporary job
a temporary contract
temporary workers
living in temporary accommodation
a temporary address
thick θɪk Manage Wordlists

pp16-17
Wordlist(s)
Definition
B1
something that is thick is not thin. Thick clothes are made of heavy material and will keep you
warm Translation:
Part of Speech: Adjective ‫سميك‬
Examples
I bought this nice thick coat for the winter
a pair of thick socks
a thick woolly jumper
a thick book
the walls are very thick
she’s got lovely thick hair
tight taɪt Manage Wordlists

pp20-21
Wordlist(s)
Definition
B1
if your clothes are tight, they fit too close to your body and are not quite big enough
Examples ‫ضيق‬
the coat is a bit tight round my shoulders
these jeans are too tight
I borrowed Anna’s boots and they were a very tight fit
Word Family
Opposite – Adjective: loose
I put on a loose shirt and a pair of jeans
top of the range ˌtɒp əv ðə ˈreɪndʒ Manage Wordlists

pp20-21
Wordlist(s)
Definition
B1
something that is top of the range is the best or most expensive of its kind that is available
Part of Speech: Phrase Translation:
Examples ‫أعلى من النطاق‬
her furniture was top of the range
a top-of-the-range smartphone
for a top-of-the-range car you’d have to pay £35,000
typical ˈtɪpɪk(ə)l Manage Wordlists

pp20-21
Wordlist(s)
Definition
B1
a situation that is typical is normal and has all the same features as it usually does. People
sometimes say “typical!” to mean that they were expecting something bad to happen Translation:
Part of Speech: Adjective ‫عادي‬
Examples
It’s typical! The service is always bad here
it was a typical English summer, with rain every week
Typical! I got there a minute early but the bus left two minutes early
voluntary ˈvɒlənt(ə)ri Manage Wordlists
pp12-13
Wordlist(s)
Definition
B1
if a job or activity is voluntary, you do it because you want to, and you do not get paid for it
Examples ‫تطوعي‬
I spent a year doing voluntary work in China
she does a lot of voluntary work at weekends
Word Family
Verb: volunteer
Noun: volunteer
volunteer for something
volunteer to do something
I volunteered to help at the soup kitchen (providing food for people who have no home)
she volunteered for extra training
volunteers will be expected to provide their own car
work experience wɜː(r)k ɪkˌspɪəriəns Manage Wordlists

pp8-9
Wordlist(s)
Definition
B1
work experience is a period of time that a student spends working without pay for a company in
order to learn about it, instead of being at school or college Translation:
Part of Speech: Noun uncount '‫خبرة في العمل‬
Examples
I’m doing work experience in a law firm this week
do as much work experience as you can over the summer
wrap ræp Manage Wordlists

pp20-21
Wordlist(s)
Definition
B1
to wrap something means to put paper around it to protect it, or because you want to give it as a
present Translation:
Part of Speech: Verb ‫ طوق‬،‫لف‬
Examples
choose the paper and I’ll wrap it for you
what was the last present you bought? Did you wrap it?
I wrapped it in gold paper
Word Family
Adjective: wrapped
a beautifully wrapped Christmas gift
would you like it wrapped?
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