a bad situation that is hard to get out of as one problem leads to another ● They felt trapped in a vicious circle of poverty and unemployment.

the process of changing from one situation to another ● Adolescence is an interesting transition from childhood to adulthood, which is equally puzzlin...

the act of enabling sb to become stronger and have more control over their circumstances ● Having a comfortable private office space gave Sarah a sens...

be determined to achieve sth ● Roxanne knew she had to study hard as she had set her sights on becoming a doctor.

a chosen profession or job that you feel suits you ● Leo followed his dreams and found his true vocation as a football coach. ➣ vocational (adj)

a very small amount ● Knowing only a smattering of German, Olga had no intention of going to university in Frankfurt.

glasses; abbreviation of spectacles ● Ian can't read anything without his specs on.

(v) /ˈfaɪə(r)/ excite or interest sb in sth ● The wildlife documentary fired his interest in travelling to New Guinea.

substituting for sth else which is not available ● Abandoned a few days after birth, the kitten was fortunately adopted and raised happily by its surr...

sb who has had long-term experience in an activity or job ● A Nobel Literature Prize was offered to the veteran singer Bob Dylan.

the ordinary people in a group or society and not their leaders ● At grassroots level, many people are happy to complain, but few are willing to step...

including people of different age groups ● The centre offers intergenerational sessions where older people teach skills to unemployed youths.

attractive and exciting ● The prospect of a free trip to Iceland seemed most alluring. ➣ allure