The play is in two acts, with a short "interval" between the two.
intermission
If you make a mistake in your calculations, you'll need to do them "again".
over
The "post" normally arrives before lunchtime.
mail
The government refused to "recognise" the new republic.
recognize
The "theatre" received an unexpected grant which helped to prevent it closing down.
theater
The road outside the school is very busy, so students are advised to use the "subway" to cross it.
underpass
The oil crisis resulted in a 28% rise in the cost of "petrol".
gas
Take the "lift" to the top floor.
elevator
"Estate agents" are some of the most unscrupulous people in the country.
realtors
The M40 is closed, so you will need to take the A40, which is the "main road" connecting London with Oxford.
highway
Their request for a $5 "rise" in the hourly rate was firmly rejected by the management.
raise
The workshop will last for six hours, with a "break" for lunch at midday.
recess
(Informal) I really like Mr Goldberg. He's a great "bloke".
guy
(At a school, college or university) A "staff" meeting has been called for two o'clock.
faculty
In my opinion, the best time of the year is "autumn."
fall
The automobile company's first attempt to design a family "saloon" that ran on diesel was a resounding failure.
sedan
