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work out
to understand something or to find the answer to something by thinking about it
work on sth
to spend time repairing or improving something
weird
very strange
treatment
something which you do to try to cure an illness or injury, especially something suggested or done by a doctor
take off
to spend time away from your work
start out
to begin your life or the part of your life when you work, in a particular way
star
If you star in a film, play, etc., you are the main person in it.
rule
an official instruction about what you must or must not do
put up
to accept unpleasant behaviour or an unpleasant situation, although you do not like it
put up
to show or express a particular type of opposition to something
put out
to make something that is burning, such as a fire or cigarette, stop burning
put off
to make someone dislike something or someone, or to discourage someone from doing something
pick up
to learn a new skill or language by practising it rather than being taught it
make up for
to reduce the bad effect of something, or make something bad become something good
make out
to see, hear or understand something or someone with difficulty
make for
to move towards a place
look up
to try to find a piece of information by looking in a book or on a computer
landlord
a man/woman who you rent a room or house from
keep up
to not allow something that is at a high level to fall to a lower level
key in
to put information into a computer or a machine using a keyboard
be a bad/ good influence on
to have the power to have an effect on people or things
ignore
to pay no attention to something or someone
humour
the ability to laugh and recognize that something is funny
hang around with
to spend time (with someone)
get sth over with
to do or finish an unpleasant but necessary piece of work or duty so that you do not have to worry about it in the future
estimate
to guess the cost, size, value, etc. of something
earnings
money that you get from working
disguise
to give a new appearance to a person or thing, especially in order to hide its true form
disguise
clothes and other things that you wear to change the way you look so that people cannot recognize you
comedy
entertainment such as a film, play, etc which is funny
comedian
someone who entertains people by telling jokes
catch up on
to do something that you did not have time to do earlier
cashpoint
a machine, usually in a wall outside a bank, that you can get money from using a plastic card
apparently
used to say that you have read or been told something although you are not certain it is true
apology
something you say or write to say that you are sorry about something you have done
wear off
If a feeling or the effect of something wears off, it gradually disappears.
weather forecast
a description of what the weather will be like
volcano
a mountain with a large hole at the top which sometimes explodes and produces hot, melted rock and smoke
unwrap
to remove the paper, cloth, etc. that is covering something
untie
to open a knot or something that has been tied with a knot
unfasten
to open something that is closed or fixed together
undo
to open something that is tied or fastened
tremble
to shake slightly, especially because you are nervous, frightened, or cold
thunder
the loud noise in the sky that you hear during a storm
tell off
to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong
shake
to make quick, short movements from side to side or up and down, or to make something or someone do this
sensitive
easily upset by the things people say or do
send off
to send a letter, document or parcel by post
priceless
very important or useful
preserve
to keep something the same or prevent it from being damaged or destroyed
planet
a large, round object in space that moves around the sun or another star
peak
the top of a mountain, or the mountain itself
log off
to stop a computer being connected to a computer system, usually when you want to stop working
let off
to not punish someone who has committed a crime or done something wrong, or to not punish them severely
invaluable
extremely useful
injure
to hurt a person, animal, or part of your body
hurricane
a violent storm with very strong winds
humid
Humid air or weather is hot and slightly wet.
gas
a substance in a form like air and not solid or liquid
eruption
when a volcano explodes and flames and rocks come out of it
earthquake
a sudden movement of the Earth's surface, often causing severe damage
drought
a long period when there is no rain and people do not have enough water
damp
slightly wet, usually in an unpleasant way
damage
to harm or break something
cut off
to cause a person or place to become separate, or cause someone to be or feel alone
crack
a line on the surface of something that is damaged
call off
to decide that a planned event, especially a sports event, will not happen, or to end an activity because it is no longer useful or possible
break off sth or break sth off
to end (something) suddenly
ash
the soft grey or black powder that is left after a substance, especially tobacco, coal or wood, has burnt
unique
unusual and special
venue
a place where a sports game, musical performance, or special event happens
specialize
to spend most of your time studying one particular subject or doing one type of business
solo
a piece of music for one person or one instrument
respectable
considered to be socially acceptable because of your good character, appearance or behaviour
rehearsal
a time when all the people involved in a play, dance, etc. practise in order to prepare for a performance
performer
a person who entertains people by acting, singing, dancing or playing music
perform
to entertain people by acting, singing, dancing, etc.
partnership
when two people or organizations work together to achieve something
participate
to be involved with other people in an activity
organizer
someone who plans an event or activity
orchestral
of or belonging to an orchestra
orchestra
a large group of musicians who play different instruments together
musician
someone who plays a musical instrument, often as a job
memorable
If an occasion is memorable, you will remember it for a long time because it is so good.
impression
the way that something seems, looks or feels to a particular person
gig
a performance of pop or rock music
festival
a series of special events, performances, etc. that often takes place over several days
conductor
someone who stands in front of a group of musicians or singers and controls their performance
composition
a piece of music that someone has written
composer
someone who writes music
choir
a group of people who sing together
audience
the people who sit and watch a performance at a theatre, cinema, etc.
urban
belonging or relating to a town or city
traffic jam
a line of cars, trucks, etc. that are moving slowly or not moving at all
system
a way or method of doing things
suburban
relating to a suburb
suburb
an area where people live outside the centre of a city
shortage
when there is not enough of something
resident
someone who lives in a particular place
requirement
something that is needed or demanded
renewal
when you renew something
renew
to increase the life of or replace something old
regulation
an official rule that controls how something is done
property
a building or area of land
pollution
damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste
neighbourhood
an area of a town or city that people live in
mall
a large, covered shopping area
maintenance
the work that is done to keep something in good condition
lighting
the light created by electrical equipment, candles, etc.
lifestyle
the way that you live
level
the amount or number of something
lack
when something is not available or when there is not enough of it
environmental
relating to the environment
cut
an electricity/power cut is when the supply of electricity suddenly stops
consumer
someone who buys or uses goods or services
community
the people living in a particular area
collection
when something is taken away from a place
architecture
the design and style of buildings
absence
when something does not exist
trial
a legal process to decide if someone is guilty of a crime
trace
to find someone or something that is lost
thief
someone who steals things
take some to court
to take legal action against someone
suspicious
making you feel that something is wrong or that something bad or illegal is happening
suspect
someone who may have committed a crime
steal
to secretly take something that does not belong to you, without intending to return it
shoplift
to take goods illegally from a shop without paying for them
sentence
to give a punishment to someone who has committed a crime
robbery
the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere
punishment
when someone is punished
proof
a fact or a piece of information that shows something exists or is true
pickpocket
someone who steals things from people's pockets
penalty
a punishment for doing something which is against a law or rule
offence
a crime
kidnap
to take someone away using force, usually to obtain money in exchange for releasing them
jury
a group of people in a court of law who decide if someone is guilty or not
innocent
not guilty of committing a crime
illegal
not allowed by law
guilty
having broken a law
forensic
relating to scientific methods of solving crimes
fingerprint
the mark made on something by the pattern of curved lines on the end of someone's finger
fine
an amount of money that you must pay for breaking a law or rule
fine
to make someone pay an amount of money as a punishment for breaking a law or rule
evidence
information that is given or objects that are shown in a court of law to help to prove if someone has committed a crime
DNA
deoxyribonucleic acid; a chemical in the cells of living things which contains genetic information
detective
someone, especially a police officer, whose job is to discover information about a crime
criminal
someone who has committed a crime
court
the place where a judge decides whether someone is guilty of a crime
commit
to do something that is considered wrong, or that is illegal
charge
If the police charge someone, they accuse them officially of a crime.
cell
a small room in a prison or police station where a prisoner is kept
burglar
someone who gets into buildings illegally and steals things
arrest
If the police arrest someone, they take them away to ask them about a crime which they might have committed.
accuse
to say that someone has done something bad
wrist
the part of your body between your hand and your arm
ward
a room in a hospital where people receiving treatment stay, often for the same type of illness
waist
the part around the middle of your body where you wear a belt
thigh
the top part of your leg above your knee
symptom
a physical feeling or problem which shows that you have a particular illness
sweat
the salty colourless liquid that comes through your skin when you are hot, nervous or ill
surgery
when a doctor cuts your body open and repairs or removes something
stitch
(usually plural) a length of special thread used to join the edges of a deep cut in the flesh
sting
If an insect, plant, etc. stings you, it causes pain by putting poison into your skin.
sprain
to injure part of your body by twisting it, but not so badly that it breaks
spot
an unpleasant, small, red mark on your skin
scar
a permanent mark left on the body from a cut or other injury
plaster
a small piece of sticky material that you put on cuts on your body
on purpose
intentionally
on offer
at a cheaper price than usual
on duty
If a doctor, police officer, etc. is on duty, they are working, and if they are off duty, they are not working.
on condition that
only if
on behalf of sb
representing; instead of
on balance
used to give your opinion after you have considered all the facts about something
on average
usually, or based on an average
needle
the thin, sharp, metal part of a piece of medical equipment used to take blood out of the body, or to put medicine or drugs in
knee
the middle part of your leg where it bends
jaw
either of the two bones in your mouth that contain your teeth
hurt
If a part of your body hurts, it is painful.
graze
to injure your skin by rubbing it against something rough
faint
to suddenly become unconscious for a short time, usually falling down onto the floor
eyebrow
the thin line of hair that is above each eye
exercise
to do physical activities to make your body strong and healthy
exercise
physical activity that you do to make your body strong and healthy
elbow
the part in the middle of your arm where it bends
Elastoplast â„¢
a common type of plaster (= a small piece of sticky material to cover and protect a cut in the skin)
cough mixture/syrup
a type of sweet liquid medicine
chest
the front of your body between your neck and your waist
burn
to (cause something to) be hurt, damaged or destroyed by fire or extreme heat
bug
a bacteria or virus, or the illness that it causes
break down
If a machine or vehicle breaks down, it stops working
break
where something has separated in an accident
break
If you break a machine, object, etc, or if it breaks, it stops working because it is damaged.
bandage
a long piece of soft cloth that you tie around an injured part of the body
ankle
the part of your leg that is just above your foot
visual
relating to seeing
trace
a sign that something has happened or existed
thriller
a book or film with an exciting story, often about crime
threat
someone or something that is likely to cause harm or damage
technological
relating to, or involving, technology
surface
the top or outside part of something
strength
when someone or something is strong
sight
the area that it is possible for you to see
science fiction
stories about life in the future or in other parts of the universe
rub
to press your hand or a cloth on a surface and move it backwards and forwards
meaningful
useful, serious, or important
go up
to become higher in level
go through
to experience a difficult or unpleasant situation
go off sb/sth
to stop liking or being interested in someone or something
go by
If time goes by, it passes.
go ahead
to start to do something
form
a type of something or way of doing something
extract
a particular part of a book, poem, etc. that is chosen so that it can be used in a discussion, article, etc.
effective
successful or achieving the result that you want
documentary
a film or television programme that gives facts about a real situation or real people
come up with
to suggest or think of an idea or plan
come out
If a book, record, film, etc. comes out, it becomes available for people to buy or see.
come across sth
to find something by chance
biography
the story of a person's life written by another person
alternative
one of two or more things that you can choose between
vast
extremely big
technique
a particular or special way of doing something
substantial
large in amount
scale
the size or level of something
remarkable
very unusual or noticeable in a way that you admire
passion
an extreme interest in or wish for doing something, such as a hobby, activity, etc.
obsession
someone or something that you think about all the time
memory
your ability to remember
massive
very big
Look out!
something you say when someone is in danger
the look of
the appearance of someone or something
look into
to examine the facts about a problem or situation
look for
to try to find someone or something
look at
If someone, usually an expert, looks at something, they examine it.
look after
to take care of or be in charge of someone or something
the latter
the second of two people or things that have just been talked about
the former
the first of two people or things that have just been talked about
exceptional
extremely good
elegant
stylish or attractive in appearance or behaviour
delightful
very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable
condition
the state that something or someone is in
collection
a group of objects of the same type that have been collected by one person or in one place
collector
someone who collects objects because they are interesting or beautiful
challenge
something that is difficult and that tests someone's ability or determination
amount
how much there is of something
texture
the way that something feels when you touch it
sense
one of the five natural abilities of sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste
rotten
Rotten vegetable or animal substances are decaying.
ripe
developed enough and ready to be eaten
rich
Rich food has a lot of butter, cream, or eggs in it.
reject
to refuse to accept or agree with something
packaging
the paper, box, etc. that something is inside so that it can be sold or sent somewhere
mild
not having a strong effect
melt
If something melts, it changes from a solid into a liquid because of heat and if you melt something, you heat it until it becomes liquid.
juicy
full of juice
influence
to affect or change how someone or something develops, behaves, or thinks
grill
to cook food using direct heat
flavour
the taste of a particular type of food or drink
flat
If a drink is flat, it does not contain enough bubbles of gas.
fizzy
A fizzy drink has lots of bubbles of gas in it.
finding
(usually plural) a piece of information that has been discovered as a result of an official study
dairy
relating to milk or products made using milk
consumer
someone who eats or drinks something
consume
(formal) to eat or drink something
canned
Canned food is sold in metal containers.
bitter
having a strong, sharp, usually unpleasant taste
appetite
the feeling that makes you want to eat
appealing
attractive or interesting
waterfall
a stream of water that flows from a high place, often to a pool below
vegetation
plants and trees
traffic
the cars, trucks, etc using a road
tackle
to try to deal with a problem
stream
a small river
storm
very bad weather with a lot of rain, snow, wind, etc.
slice
a flat piece of food that has been cut from a larger piece
second-hand
If something is second-hand, someone else owned or used it before you.
rubbish
things that you throw away because you do not want them
route
the roads or paths you follow to get from one place to another place
river
a long, natural area of water that flows across the land and into a sea, lake, or another river
reservoir
an artificial lake where water is stored before it goes to people's houses
recycle
to put used paper, glass, plastic, etc. through a process so that it can be used again
rapids
a part of a river where the water moves very fast
pond
a small area of water, especially one that has been made artificially in a park or garden
pane
a flat piece of glass in a window or door
litter
pieces of paper and other waste that are left in public places
lightning
a sudden flash of light in the sky during a storm
lake
a large area of water which has land all around it
household
a family or group of people who live together in a house
fuel
fuels such as gas, coal and oil, which were formed underground from plant and animal remains millions of years ago
flood
when a lot of water covers an area that is usually dry, especially when a river becomes too full
flash
a sudden bright light
environmentally friendly
not harmful to the environment
environment
the air, water and land in or on which people, animals and plants live
economical
not using a lot of money, fuel, etc.
dam
a strong wall built across a river to stop the water and make a lake
consist of
to be formed or made from two or more things
clap
a sudden loud noise made by thunder
canal
an artificial river built for boats to travel along or to take water where it is needed
bar
a place where alcoholic drinks are sold and drunk, or the area behind the person serving the drinks
accessible
easy to find or reach
unsuccessful
not achieving what was wanted or intended
benefit
money that the government gives to people who don't have a job and are looking for a job
uncertain
not known, or not completely certain
support
help or encouragement
self-confident
feeling sure about yourself and your abilities
secure
safe from danger
routine
the things you regularly do and how and when you do them
responsible
showing good judgment and able to be trusted
responsibility
something that it is your job or duty to deal with
redundant
not working because your employer has told you there is not enough work
irresponsible
not thinking about the possible bad results of what you are doing
inexperienced
without much experience or knowledge of something
flexible
able to change or be changed easily according to the situation
enthusiastic
showing enthusiasm
enthusiasm
when you feel very interested in something and would very much like to be involved in it
employer
a person or company that pays people to work for them
dissatisfied
not pleased or happy with something
disorganized
not planned or organised well
dishonest
not honest and likely to lie or do something illegal
concerned
worried
commitment
when you are willing to give your time and energy to something that you believe in
career
a job that you do for a long period of your life and that gives you the chance to move to a higher position and earn more money
background
a person's education, family, and experience of life
at all
in any way
all of a sudden
unexpectedly
all in all
considering everything
all along
from the beginning of a period of time
above all
more than anything
adventurous
willing to try new and often difficult things
wish
to want a situation that is different from the one that exists
warn
to advise someone not to do something that could cause danger or trouble
urge
to strongly advise an action
standard
a level of quality, especially a level that is acceptable
relevant
related or useful to what is happening or being talked about
refuse
to say that you will not do or accept something
qualification
an official record showing that you have finished a training course or have the necessary skills, etc.
promise
to say that you will certainly do something or that something will certainly happen
progress
development and improvement of skills, knowledge, etc.
position
a job
performance
how successful someone or something is
opportunity
a situation in which it is possible for you to do something, or a possibility of doing something
mention
to briefly speak or write about something or someone
insist
to say firmly that something is true, especially when other people do not believe you
feel
to think something or have an opinion
face up to
to accept that a difficult situation exists
educational
providing education or relating to education
educated
Someone who is educated has learned a lot at school or university and has a good level of knowledge.
educate
to teach someone at a school or college
deny
to say that something is not true, especially something that you are accused of
claim
to say that something is true, although you have not proved it
apologize
to tell someone that you are sorry about something you have done
ambition
something you want to achieve in your life
affect
to influence someone or something, or cause them to change
accuse
to say that someone has done something bad
transform
to change something completely, usually to improve it
tell a story
to entertain people with a description of a series of real or imaginary events
tell a lie
to say something/things that are not true
tell apart
to be able to see the difference between two very similar things or people
talk sb into
to persuade someone to do something
suspicion
a feeling or belief that someone has done something wrong
substance
a solid, liquid, or gas
stick
to become joined to something else or to make something become joined to something else, usually with a substance like glue
stale
old and not fresh
soggy
very wet and soft
ritual
an activity or a set of actions that are always done in the same way or at the same time, sometimes as part of a religion
research
to study a subject in detail in order to discover new information about it
fun
to make a joke about someone or something in an unkind way
inventor
someone who designs and makes new things
infection
a disease in a part of your body that is caused by bacteria or a virus
groceries
goods bought to be used in the home such as food and cleaning products
fulfil
to do something that is expected, hoped for or promised or to cause it to happen
fed up
(informal) annoyed or bored by something that you have experienced for too long
fall in love
to be very attracted to someone and begin to love them
ill
to become unwell
fall asleep
to start sleeping
duplicate
to do something that has already been done, in exactly the same way
devise
to design or invent something such as a system, plan, or piece of equipment
cutlery
knives, forks, and spoons
crunchy
Crunchy food is hard and makes a noise when you eat it.
crockery
plates, cups, and other dishes, especially those made from clay
complaint
when someone says that something is wrong or not satisfactory
decision
make a choice about something after thinking about several possibilities
conclusion
to have an opinion after considering all the information about something
cart
(US) a metal structure on wheels that is used for carrying things
attic
a room at the top of a house under the roof
appliance
a piece of electrical equipment with a particular purpose in the home
witty
using words in a funny and clever way
unreliable
not able to be trusted or depended on
unpopular
disliked by most people
twin
one of two children who are born to the same mother at the same time
take turns
If two or more people take turns, one person does something, then another person does something, etc.
seriously
to believe that someone or something is important and that you should pay attention to them
take out
to remove something from somewhere
take off
to suddenly become successful
take for granted
to not show that you are grateful for someone or something, and forget that you are lucky to have them
take charge
to take control of or make yourself responsible for something
take after sb
to be similar to an older member of your family
account
to consider something when judging a situation
stubborn
determined not to change your ideas, plans, etc., although other people want you to
similarity
when two things or people are similar, or a way in which they are similar
resemble
to look like or be like someone or something
optimistic
always believing that good things will happen
only child
someone who has no brothers or sisters
loyal
always liking and supporting someone or something, sometimes when other people do not
lazy
Someone who is lazy does not like working or using any effort.
jealous
upset and angry because someone you love seems too interested in another person
impatient
easily annoyed by someone's mistakes or because you have to wait
identity
who someone is
identical
exactly the same
discourage
to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about something
demanding
needing a lot of your time, attention, or effort
competitive
wanting to win or to be more successful than other people
cheerful
happy
characteristic
a typical or obvious quality that makes one person or thing different from others
bossy
always telling other people what to do
blush
If you blush, your face becomes red, especially because you are embarrassed.
aggressive
behaving in an angry and violent way towards another person
willing
to be willing (to do sth) is to be happy to do something, if you need to
technology
knowledge, equipment, and methods that are used in science and industry
supporter
someone who supports a particular idea, group, or person
sponsor
to give money to someone to support an activity, event, or organization, sometimes as a way to advertise your company or product
space
the area outside the Earth
solution
the answer to a problem
significant
important or noticeable
scientific
relating to science, or using the organized methods of science
rocket
a tube-shaped vehicle for travelling in space
prove
to show that something is true
proposal
a suggestion for a plan
need
something that is necessary to have or do
irresponsible
not thinking about the possible bad results of what you are doing
irregular
Irregular actions or events happen with a different amount of time between each one.
inexperienced
without much experience or knowledge of something
innappropriate
unsuitable for a particular situation or person
impatient
easily annoyed by someone's mistakes or because you have to wait
immoral
morally wrong
illegal
not allowed by law
expedition
an organized journey, especially a long one for a particular purpose
decade
a period of ten years
concept
an idea or principle
commercial
relating to buying and selling things
at war
when there is fighting between two or more countries, or two or more groups inside a country
at the same time
despite this
at rest
not doing anything active, not moving
at present
now
at peace
not fighting, not at war
at once
immediately
at least
as much as, or more than, a number or amount
at last
finally
at first
at the beginning of a situation or period of time
achievement
something good that you achieve
access
when you have the right or opportunity to use or see something
what
used to add something surprising or interesting to what you have just said
view
your opinion
stress
to emphasize something in order to show that it is important
shallow
not deep
setting
the place where something is or where something happens, often in a book, play, or film
reckon
to think that something is probably true
production
when someone controls how a film, play, programme, or musical recording is made
powerful
having a strong effect on people
personality
a famous person
narrow
Narrow things measure a small distance from one side to the other.
message
the most important idea of a film, book, etc.
location
a place or position
huge
extremely large
ending
the last part of a story or film
element
a part of something
dramatic
full of action and excitement
doubt
to feel uncertain about something or think that something is not probable
deadline
a time by which something must be done
commercial
an advertisement on the radio or television
character
a person in a book, film, etc.
budget
the amount of money you have for something
brand
a product that is made by a particular company
advertise
to tell people about a product or service, for example in newspapers or on television, in order to persuade them to buy it
admit
to agree that you did something bad, or that something bad is true
taste
to have a particular flavour
struggle
to try very hard to do something difficult
storey
a level of a building
share
to have or use something at the same time as someone else
sensible
showing good judgment
selfish
caring only about yourself and not other people
proud
feeling very pleased about something you have done, something you own, or someone you know
neighbourhood
an area of a town or city that people live in
mood
the way someone feels at a particular time
make friends with
to begin to know and like someone
make a fortune
to make a lot of money
kid
a child or young person
awake
to prevent someone from sleeping
secret
to not tell anyone a secret that you know
promise
to do/not do what you said that you would do
housework
the work that you do to keep your house clean
get on
(UK) If two or more people get on, they like each other and are friendly to each other.
disapprove
to think that someone or something is bad or wrong
critical
saying that someone or something is bad or wrong
confident
certain about your ability to do things well
friend
to know and like someone
accustomed
If you are accustomed to something, you have experienced it often enough for it to seem normal to you.
affect
to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause them to change
track
a path, often circular, used for races
team
a group of people who play a sport or game together against another group of players
spectator
someone who watches an event, sport, etc.
ski
to move over snow wearing skis
scary
frightening
row
to move a boat or move someone in a boat through the water using oars (=poles with flat ends)
risk
to do something although something bad might happen because of it
referee
someone who makes sure that players follow the rules during a sports game
pitch
an area of ground where a sport is played
penalty
in sports, an advantage given to a team when the opposing team has broken a rule
net
something made with a piece of net, for example for catching fish or insects, or for sports
lap
one journey around a circular race track
ice skate
to move across ice using ice skates
gymnastics
a sport in which you do physical exercises on the floor and on different pieces of equipment, often in competitions
gym
a building with equipment for doing exercises
fitness
the condition of being physically strong and healthy
field
an area of grass where you can play a sport
fall through
If a plan or agreement falls through, it fails to happen.
fall out
to argue with someone and stop being friendly with them
fall for sb
to suddenly have strong, romantic feelings about someone
fall apart
to start having problems that you cannot deal with
extreme sport
a sport that is very dangerous and exciting
do without (sb/sth)
to manage without having someone or something
living
to earn money by doing a job
favour
to do something to help someone
damage
to cause harm or injury
business
to be involved in the activity of buying and selling goods and services, or a particular company that does this, or work you do to earn money
court
an area for playing particular sports
course
a series of lessons about a particular subject
course
an area used for horse races or playing golf
cheer
to shout loudly in order to show your approval or to encourage someone
cant stand
(informal) to hate someone or something
understandable
An understandable feeling or action is one that you would expect in that particular situation.
talent
a natural ability to do something
sensation
a lot of excitement, surprise, or interest, or the person or event that causes these feelings
scandal
something that shocks people because they think it is morally wrong
regional
relating to a region (=particular area in a country)
pro
the advantages and disadvantages of something
privacy
when you are alone and people cannot see or hear what you are doing
the press
newspapers and magazines, or the people who write them
lottery
a way of making money by selling numbered tickets to people who then have a chance of winning a prize if their number is chosen
look up to
to respect and admire someone
living
the money that you earn from your job
keep up
to be able to understand or deal with something that is happening or changing very fast
keep up
to move at the same speed as someone or something that is moving forward so that you stay level with them
keep to
to do what you have promised or planned to do
keep on
to continue to do something, or to do something again and again
keep in
to make a child stay inside as a punishment, or to make someone stay in hospital
keep down
to stop the number, level, or size of something from increasing
keep away
to not go somewhere or near something, or to prevent someone from going somewhere or near something
inspiration
an example which people admire
impressed
causing someone to admire or respect you because of something that you have done or said
headline
a line of words printed in large letters as the title of a story in a newspaper, or the main points of the news that are broadcast on television or radio
gossip
conversation or reports about other people's private lives that might or might not be true
fluent
able to use a language naturally without stopping or making mistakes
fame
when you are known by many people because of your achievements, skills, etc.
delicate
easy to damage or break
contest
a competition or election
celebrity
a famous person
case
a particular situation or example of something
broadcast
to send out a programme on television or radio
breakdown
when a vehicle or machine stops working for a period of time
argument
a reason or reasons why you support or oppose an idea, action, etc.
appearance
an occasion when someone appears in public
uneasy
worried because you think something bad might happen
totally
completely
terrified
very frightened
tense
nervous, worried, and not able to relax
steady
still and not shaking
shoot
to fire a bullet from a gun
shake
If you are shaking, your body makes quick short movements, or you feel as if it is doing so, because you are frightened or nervous
scared/worried stiff
very frightened or worried
satisfied
pleased because you have got what you wanted, or because something has happened in the way that you wanted
relieved
feeling happy because something unpleasant did not happen or you are not worried about something any more
pull up
If a vehicle pulls up, it stops, often for a short time.
pull away
If a vehicle pulls away, it starts moving.
pour
to rain, producing a lot of water
petrified
extremely frightened
irritated
annoyed
grab
to take hold of something or someone suddenly
furious
extremely angry
frightened
afraid or nervous
extremely
very, or much more than usual
end up
to finally be in a particular place or situation
draw up
If a vehicle draws up, it arrives somewhere and stops.
delighted
very pleased
content
happy or satisfied
come down
to fall and land on the ground
calm down(sb) or calm (sb) down)
to stop feeling upset, angry, or excited, or to make someone stop feeling this way
blow
If the wind blows, it moves and makes currents of air.
astonished
very surprised
anxious
worried and nervous
absolutely
completely
wing
one of the two parts that a bird or insect uses to fly
wild
in the wild' means in a natural environment
times
multiplied by
tail
the long, narrow part that sticks out at the back of an animal's body
support
to look after someone by paying for their food, clothes, etc.
suffer
to experience something bad
species
a group of plants or animals which share similar characteristics
souvenir
something which you buy or keep to remember a special event or holiday
pollute
to make water, air, soil, etc. dirty or harmful
polar bear
a large, white bear that lives in the North Pole (=most northern part of the Earth)
paw
the foot of certain animals, such as cats and dogs
pass (the) time
to spend time doing something
parrot
a tropical bird with a curved beak and colourful feathers that can be taught to copy what people say
one at a time
separately
look forward to
to feel happy and excited about something that is going to happen
live up to
to be as good as someone hopes
in time
early enough
global warming
when the air around the world becomes warmer because of pollution
fur
the thick hair that covers the bodies of some animals like cats and rabbits
from time to time
sometimes, but not often
feather
one of the soft, light things that grow from and cover a bird's skin
endangered
endangered birds/plants/species are animals or plants which may soon not exist because there are very few now alive
destruction
when something is destroyed
cut down
to make a tree or other plant fall to the ground by cutting it near the bottom
conserve
to prevent harm or damage to animals or places
conservation
the protection of nature
breeze
a gentle wind
breed
to keep animals for the purpose of producing young animals in a controlled way
bad-tempered
a bad-tempered person gets angry or annoyed easily
absence
a time when you are not in a particular place
yacht
a large boat with sails used for pleasure or in races
wildlife
animals, birds, and plants living in their natural environment
visa
an official mark in your passport (=document which proves your nationality) that allows you to enter or leave a particular country
travel agent
someone whose job is making travel arrangements for people
terminal
a building where you can get onto an aircraft, bus, or ship
take off
If an aircraft takes off, it begins to fly.
stop over
to stay at a place for one night or a few nights on the way to somewhere else or before returning home
set off
to start a journey
landing
an arrival on the ground, usually of an aircraft or boat
land
If an aircraft lands, it arrives on the ground after a journey, and if you land it, you make it arrive on the ground.
harbour
an area of water near the coast where ships are kept and are safe from the sea
ground
the surface of the Earth
get rid of
to remove or throw away something unwanted
get in
If a train or other vehicle gets in at a particular time, that is when it arrives.
get away
to go somewhere to have a holiday, especially because you need to rest
friendship
when two people are friends
forbid
to order someone not to do something, or to say that something must not happen
fill in
to write the necessary information on an official document
ferry
a boat that regularly carries passengers and vehicles across an area of water
expedition
an organized journey, especially a long one for a particular purpose
evidence
something that makes you believe that something is true or exists
domestic
inside one country and not international
disturb
to change something by touching it or moving it from its original position
destination
the place where someone or something is going
crew
the people who work together on a ship, aircraft, or train
coast
the land beside the sea
cliff
an area of high, steep rocks beside the sea
check out
to leave a hotel after paying your bill
check in
to go to the desk at a hotel in order to say that you have arrived, and to get the key to your room
campsite
an area where people can stay in tents for a holiday
cabin
a small room to sleep in on a ship
book into
to arrange for someone to stay at a hotel
backpacker
a person who travels with a backpack
approach
to come close in distance or time
approach
when something or someone gets nearer in distance or time
airline
a company that provides regular flights to places
yawn
to take a deep breath with your mouth wide open, because you are tired or bored
virtual
using computer images and sounds that make you think an imagined situation is real
violent
involving violence
version
one form of something that is slightly different to other forms of the same thing
unhelpful
not improving a situation
turn up
to increase the level of sound or heat that a machine produces
turn on
to move the switch on a machine, light, etc so that it starts working, or to start the supply of water, electricity, etc.
tricky
difficult to deal with or do
submit
to send a document, plan, etc. to someone so that they can consider it
soundtrack
the music used in a film
sophisticated
A sophisticated machine or system is very advanced and works in a clever way.
solve
to find the answer to something
review
a report in a newspaper, magazine, or programme that gives an opinion about a new book, film, etc.
reach a conclusion
to make a decision/agreement, etc. about something
popularity
the quality of being liked by many people
pace
the speed at which someone or something moves or does something
opponent
someone who you compete against in a game or competition
muddy
covered by or containing mud (=mixture of soil and water)
messy
untidy or dirty
meaningful
useful, serious, or important
intelligence
the ability to learn, understand, and think about things
impressive
Someone or something that is impressive makes you admire and respect them.
hopeless
very bad at a particular activity
graphics
images shown on a computer screen
Googleâ„¢
to search for something on the Internet using the Google search engine (= computer program that finds information)
goal
something you want to do successfully in the future
get through
to use up or finish something
fortune
a lot of money
find out
to get information about something, or to learn a fact for the first time
feature
a typical quality, or important part of something
favourable
showing that you like or approve of someone or something, or making you like or approve of them
facility
a part of a system or machine which makes it possible to do something
disappointed
unhappy because someone or something was not as good as you hoped or expected, or because something did not happen
demanding
needing a lot of your time, attention, or effort
control
the power to make a person, organization, or object do what you want
complex
difficult to understand or find an answer to because of having many different parts
application
a computer program designed for a particular purpose (informal)
appliance
a device, machine or piece of equipment, especially an electrical one that is used in the house, such as a cooker or washing machine
action
things which are happening, especially exciting or important things
accessible
easy to understand
take off
to remove something
take back
to return something to the place you borrowed or bought it from
sweatshirt
a piece of clothing made of soft cotton which covers the top of your body and is pulled on over your head
stylish
fashionable and attractive
stunning
very beautiful
stuff
(informal) used to refer to a substance or a group of things or ideas, etc. without saying exactly what they are
stand out
to be very easy to see or notice
stall
a small shop with an open front or a table from which goods are sold
smart
having a clean, tidy and stylish appearance
slip on
to quickly put on a piece of clothing
slightly
a little
save up
to keep money so that you can buy something with it in the future
represent
to show or describe something or someone
put together
to create something by joining or combining different things
pull on sth
to put on clothes quickly
outrageous
shocking or extreme
outfit
a set of clothes for a particular event or activity
matter
a subject or situation that you need to think about, discuss, or deal with
label
a company which produces goods for sale, the goods themselves, or the company's name or symbol
keep up with sb/sth
to be able to understand or deal with something that is happening or changing very fast
image
a picture in your mind or an idea of how someone or something is
helmet
a hard hat that protects your head
hood
a part of a coat or jacket that covers your head and neck
go up
to become higher in level
go over
to talk or think about something in order to explain it or make certain that it is correct
go out
to leave a room or building, especially in order to do something for entertainment
go on
to happen
go for
to choose something
go back
to return to a place where you were or where you have been before
go ahead
something that you say to someone to give them permission to do something
genuine
If something is genuine, it is really what it seems to be.
fit in with
If one thing fits in with another thing, they look pleasant together or are suitable for each other.
dress up
to put on formal clothes for a special occasion
dominate
to be the largest, most important, or most noticeable part of something
distinguish
to make one person or thing seem different from another
cut down
to eat or drink less of something, or to reduce the amount or number of something
comparison
when two or more people or things are compared
casual
Casual clothing is comfortable and not suitable for formal occasions.
bracelet
a piece of jewelery that you wear around your wrist
bargain
something that is sold for less than its usual price or its real value
add
to put something with something else
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