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