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