SPEECH 1 ambition[æm'bɪʃ(ə)n] noun a strong desire to do or achieve something 2 yacht [jɔt] noun a large boat with sails or a motor, used for racing or pleasure trips 3 gypsy [ʤɪ̱ psi] noun travelling people with dark skin and hair, traditionally living by itinerant trade and fortune telling 4 although [ɔːl'ðəu] conjunction regardless of a fact 5 campaign [kæm'peɪn] noun a planned set of activities that people carry out over a period of 6 bouquet [bu'keɪ] noun an attractively arranged bunch of flowers 7 guarantee [ˌgærən'tiː] verb provide a formal assurance, especially that certain conditions will be fulfilled relating to a product, service, or transaction 8 embarrass [ɪm'bærəs, em-] verb if something or someone embarrasses you, they make you feel shy or ashamed 9 genius ['ʤiːnɪəs] noun exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability 10 unconscious |ʌnˈkɒnʃəs| adjective knocked-out, sleeping, or comatose 11 ambassador [æm'bæsədə] noun an accredited diplomat sent by a state as its permanent representative in a foreign country 12 heritage ['herɪtɪʤ] noun property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance 13 succeed [sək'siːd] verb achieve the desired aim or result 14 inhabit [ɪn'hæbɪt verb (of a person, animal, or group) live in or occupy (a place or environment) 15 treasure ['treʒə] noun a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects that has been hidden or lost 16 private ['praɪvɪt] adjective belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group of people only 17 wealth [welθ] noun an abundance of valuable possessions or money 18 python ['paɪθ(ə)n] noun a large heavy-bodied non-venomous snake occurring throughout the Old-World tropics, killing prey by constriction and asphyxiation 19 refurbish [ˌriː'fɜːbɪʃ] verb renovate and redecorate (something, especially a building) 20 reside [rɪ'zaɪd] verb have one's permanent home in a particular place 21 buoy [bɔɪ] noun a floating object that is used to show ships and boats where they can go and to warn them of danger 22 tiresome ['taɪəsəm] adjective causing one to feel bored or annoyed 23 beastly ['biːstlɪ] adjective very unpleasant 24 lounge [launʤ] verb lie, sit, or stand in a relaxed or lazy way 25 modest ['mɔdɪst] adjective unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements 26 shipwreck ['ʃɪprek] noun the destruction of a ship at sea by sinking or breaking up 27 identify [aɪ'dentɪfaɪ] verb establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is 28 affair [ə'feə] noun matter, business, event 29 safeguard ['seɪfgɑːd] verb to protect them from being harmed, lost, or badly treated 30 suspiciously /səˈspɪʃəsli/ adverb in a way that shows you think someone has done something wrong, illegal or dishonest 31 affection [ə'fekʃ(ə)n] noun a gentle feeling of fondness or liking 32 scene [siːn] noun the place where an incident in real life or fiction occurs or occurred 33 curve [kɜːv] noun a smooth, gradually bending line 34 herbivorous [hɜː'bɪv(ə)rəs] adjective animals eating only plants 35 carnivorous [kɑː'nɪv(ə)rəs] adjective (of an animal) feeding on other animals 36 circumstance ['sɜːkəmstəns] noun a fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action 37 psychic ['saɪkɪk] noun somebody who has extrasensory abilities 38 pyramid ['pɪrəmɪd] noun a monumental structure with a square or triangular base and sloping sides that meet in a point at the top 39 humanely [hjuː'meɪnlɪ] adverb kindly, compassionately 40 apologize [ə'pɔləʤaɪz] verb express regret for something that one has done wrong 41 peasant ['pez(ə)nt] noun a poor farmer of low social status who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation 42 guitar [gɪ'tɑː] noun a musical instrument with six strings and a long neck 43 righteous ['raɪʧəs] adjective morally right or justifiable 44 naive [naɪ'iːv] adjective showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement 45 fierce [fɪəs] adjective very aggressive or angry 46 palmistry ['pɑːmɪstrɪ] noun the art or practice of interpreting a person's character or predicting their future by examining the lines of the palm and fingers 47 giant ['ʤaɪənt] adjective very big, extremely large 48 congeal [kən'ʤiːl] verb become semi-solid, especially on cooling 49 decisive [dɪ'saɪsɪv] adjective settling an issue; producing a definite result 50 frolicsome ['frɔlɪksəm] adjective lively and playful 51 glisten ['glɪs(ə)n] verb it shines, usually because it is wet or oily. 52 memorable ['mem(ə)rəbl] adjective unforgettable 53 ancient ['eɪn(t)ʃ(ə)nt] adjective belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence 54 privilege ['prɪv(ə)lɪʤ] noun a special right or advantage that only one person or group has 55 ovation [ə'veɪʃ(ə)n] noun a sustained and enthusiastic applause 56 patrician [pə'trɪʃ(ə)n] noun an aristocrat or nobleman 57 treacherous ['treʧ(ə)rəs] adjective guilty of or involving betrayal or deception 58 hysterical [hɪs'terɪk(ə)l] adjective in a state of uncontrolled excitement, anger, or panic 59 tendency ['tendən(t)sɪ] noun an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior 60 circus ['sɜːkəs] noun a group that consists of clowns, acrobats, and animals which travels around to different places and performs shows 61 occurrence [əˈkʌr(ə)ns] noun an incident or event 62 penalty ['pen(ə)ltɪ] noun a punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract 63 independence noun the fact or state of being independent [ˌɪndɪ'pendən(t)s 64 knowledge ['nɔlɪʤ] noun information and understanding about a subject which a person has, or which all people have. 65 syringe [sɪ'rɪnʤ] noun a small tube with a hollow needle for injecting 66 wound I [wuːnd] noun an injury caused by a cut, blow, shooting, etc. 67 chronicle ['krɔnɪkl] noun a factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence 68 acquaintance noun someone who you have met and know slightly, [ə'kweɪnt(ə)n(t)s] but not well 69 spectrum ['spektrəm] noun a broad range of related objects or values or qualities 70 coherence [kə(u)'hɪər(ə)n(t)s] noun the quality of being logical and consistent 71 cohesion [kəu'hiːʒ(ə)n] noun the action or fact of forming a united whole 72 plumber ['plʌmə] noun a person who fits and repairs the pipes, fittings, and other apparatus of water supply, sanitation, or heating systems 73 league [liːg] noun a collection of people, countries, or groups that combine for mutual protection or cooperation 74 jigsaw ['ʤɪgsɔː] noun a puzzle consisting of various pieces that have to be fitted together 75 sincerely [sɪn'sɪəlɪ] adverb in a sincere or genuine way 76 virtual ['vɜːʧuəl ],[-tju-] adjective almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition 77 noticeable ['nəutɪsəbl] noun easily seen or noticed 78 enthusiasm[ɪn'θjuːzɪæz(ə)m ], noun intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or [en-] approval 79 delight [dɪ'laɪt] noun please (someone) greatly 80 design [dɪ'zaɪn] verb do or plan with a specific purpose in mind 81 channel ['ʧæn(ə)l] noun a length of water wider than a strait, joining two larger areas of water, esp. two seas 82 entertain [ˌentə'teɪn] verb provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment 83 emphasize ['emfəsaɪz] verb give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing 84 refusal [rɪ'fjuːz(ə)l] noun an act of refusing to do something 85 leather ['leðə] noun treated animal skin which is used for making shoes, clothes, bags, and furniture. 86 whether ['(h)weðə] conjunction expressing a doubt or choice between alternatives 87 hypochondriac noun a person who is abnormally anxious about their [ˌhaɪpə(u)'kɔndrɪæk] health 88 glacier ['glæsɪə] noun an extremely large mass of ice 89 receipt [rɪ'siːt] noun a piece of paper that you get from someone as proof that they have received money or goods from you 90 fluctuation[ˌflʌkʧu'eɪʃ(ə)n ], noun an irregular rising and falling in number or [-tju-] amount; a variation 91 majority [məʤɒ̱rɪti, AM noun the greater number -ʤɔ͟ːr-] 92 chicanery [ʃɪ'keɪn(ə)rɪ] noun the use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose 93 reminiscence noun recollection, remembrance [ˌremɪ'nɪs(ə)n(t)s] 94 maintenance noun the process of preserving a condition or situation ['meɪnt(ə)nən(t)s] or the state of being preserved 95 believable [bɪ'liːvəbl] adjective able to be believed; credible 96 accuracy ['ækjərəsɪ] noun the quality or state of being correct or precise 97 concept ['kɔnsept] noun an abstract idea 98 scenery ['siːn(ə)rɪ] a picturesque landscape 99 exhilarate [ɪg'zɪləreɪt] verb make (someone) feel very happy, animated, or elated 100 anteater[æ̱ ntiːtə(r)] noun a mammal that feeds on ants and termites, with a long snout and sticky tongue