Word/phrase (with Macmillan English Dictionary star rating) Part of speech Phonetic transcription Example sentence Key word database able*** ADJECTIVE /ˈeɪb(ə)l/ (dis/in)ability, unable, disabled, disability We need to do much more in this city to help disabled people travel around. about*** ADVERB, PREPOSITION /əˈbaʊt/ complain about, inform people about Why do adults always complain about what teenagers wear? academy* NOUN [COUNTABLE] /əˈkædəmi/ academic, academically This school prides itself on its academic record. accept*** VERB /əkˈsept/ acceptance, (un)acceptable, accepted, accepting Is committing a crime acceptable in some situations? accommodation** NOUN /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/ People staying at The Ranch at Rock Creek have a choice of accommodation. accuse*** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /əˈkjuːz/ accusation, accused, accuser, accusing(ly) The judge told the accused he was free to go. achieve*** VERB /əˈtʃiːv/ achiever, achievement, (un)achievable When Ellen Macarthur was 18, she sailed alone around the coast of Britain, which was a great achievement. act*** NOUN /ækt/ act (v), actor, actress, acting, action, activate, (in)activity, (in)active(ly) We saw lots of different acts at the Glastonbury Music Festival. addict* NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈædɪkt/ addiction, addictive Mark had become exasperated by his son's 'addiction' to computer games and decided that it was time to do something about it. adventure** NOUN [COUNTABLE/ UNCOUNTABLE] /ədˈventʃə(r)/ Ellen Macarthur is an author and her stories of her adventures at sea are very popular. advertise** VERB /ˈædvə(r)taɪz/ ad, advertisement, advertising, advertised, advertiser In France, advertisements are seen as part of preparing children for future life in a consumer society. afford*** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /əˈfɔː(r)d/ I always buy clothes in the latest style, if I can afford it. agility NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /əˈdʒɪləti/ She had the agility of a woman half her age. aimed at PHRASE /eɪmd ət/ All advertising aimed at young children should be banned! air conditioner NOUN [COUNTABLE] /eə(r) kənˈdɪʃ(ə)nə(r)/ Please turn the air conditioner on. It's really hot in here. alarm** NOUN /əˈlɑː(r)m/ car/burglar alarm Don't forget to set the burglar alarm when you go to bed tonight. allergy NOUN [COUNTABLE/ UNCOUNTABLE] MEDICAL /ˈælə(r)dʒi/ allergic Is Rania allergic to cheese? allow*** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /əˈlaʊ/ allowance, disallow I would argue that teenagers should not be asked to do chores to earn their allowance. alone*** ADJECTIVE, ADVERB /əˈləʊn/ I love being alone as long as I've got a good book to read. alternative*** ADJECTIVE [ONLY BEFORE NOUN] /ɔːlˈtɜː(r)nətɪv/ The pills the doctor gave me aren't working so I'm thinking of trying alternative medicine, like acupuncture. amuse** VERB /əˈmjuːz/ amusement, (un)amusing(ly), amused His stories never fail to amuse me. anger** NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /ˈæŋɡə(r)/ Something we say in anger cannot be taken back. announce*** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /əˈnaʊns/ announcement, announcer They made an announcement at the airport saying that our flight had been delayed. annoy** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /əˈnɔɪ/ annoyed, annoying Ollie seems to be annoyed with me for some reason at the moment. anxious** ADJECTIVE /ˈæŋkʃəs/ His silence made me anxious. app NOUN [COUNTABLE] COMPUTING /æp/ The dictionary app is now available for iPhone and iPad. apparent*** ADJECTIVE /əˈpærənt/ apparently It soon became apparent that the two women knew each other. appear*** VERB [INSTRANSITIVE] [NOT USUALLY PROGRESSIVE] /əˈpɪə(r)/ disappear, (dis)appearance Your article will appear in an international magazine for scientists. appliance* NOUN [COUNTABLE] /əˈplaɪəns/ Appliances, such as fridges and washing machines, have become much cheaper recently.
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Word/phrase (with Macmillan English Dictionary star rating) Part of speech
Phonetic transcription Example sentence
Key word database
able*** ADJECTIVE /ˈeɪb(ə)l/ (dis/in)ability, unable, disabled, disabilityWe need to do much more in this city to help disabled people travel around.
about*** ADVERB, PREPOSITION /əˈbaʊt/ complain about, inform people about Why do adults always complain about what teenagers wear?academy* NOUN [COUNTABLE] /əˈkædəmi/ academic, academically This school prides itself on its academic record.accept*** VERB /əkˈsept/ acceptance, (un)acceptable, accepted, accepting Is committing a crime acceptable in some situations?
accommodation** NOUN /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/People staying at The Ranch at Rock Creek have a choice of accommodation.
accuse*** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /əˈkjuːz/ accusation, accused, accuser, accusing(ly) The judge told the accused he was free to go.
achieve*** VERB /əˈtʃiːv/ achiever, achievement, (un)achievableWhen Ellen Macarthur was 18, she sailed alone around the coast of Britain, which was a great achievement.
act*** NOUN /ækt/act (v), actor, actress, acting, action, activate, (in)activity, (in)active(ly) We saw lots of different acts at the Glastonbury Music Festival.
addict* NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈædɪkt/ addiction, addictiveMark had become exasperated by his son's 'addiction' to computer games and decided that it was time to do something about it.
Ellen Macarthur is an author and her stories of her adventures at sea are very popular.
advertise** VERB /ˈædvə(r)taɪz/ ad, advertisement, advertising, advertised, advertiserIn France, advertisements are seen as part of preparing children for future life in a consumer society.
afford*** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /əˈfɔː(r)d/ I always buy clothes in the latest style, if I can afford it.agility NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /əˈdʒɪləti/ She had the agility of a woman half her age.aimed at PHRASE /eɪmd ət/ All advertising aimed at young children should be banned!air conditioner NOUN [COUNTABLE] /eə(r) kənˈdɪʃ(ə)nə(r)/ Please turn the air conditioner on. It's really hot in here.alarm** NOUN /əˈlɑː(r)m/ car/burglar alarm Don't forget to set the burglar alarm when you go to bed tonight.
allergy
NOUN [COUNTABLE/ UNCOUNTABLE] MEDICAL /ˈælə(r)dʒi/ allergic Is Rania allergic to cheese?
allow*** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /əˈlaʊ/ allowance, disallowI would argue that teenagers should not be asked to do chores to earn their allowance.
alone*** ADJECTIVE, ADVERB /əˈləʊn/ I love being alone as long as I've got a good book to read.
alternative***ADJECTIVE [ONLY BEFORE NOUN] /ɔːlˈtɜː(r)nətɪv/
The pills the doctor gave me aren't working so I'm thinking of trying alternative medicine, like acupuncture.
amuse** VERB /əˈmjuːz/ amusement, (un)amusing(ly), amused His stories never fail to amuse me.anger** NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /ˈæŋɡə(r)/ Something we say in anger cannot be taken back.
announce*** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /əˈnaʊns/ announcement, announcerThey made an announcement at the airport saying that our flight had been delayed.
annoy** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /əˈnɔɪ/ annoyed, annoying Ollie seems to be annoyed with me for some reason at the moment.anxious** ADJECTIVE /ˈæŋkʃəs/ His silence made me anxious.
appNOUN [COUNTABLE] COMPUTING /æp/ The dictionary app is now available for iPhone and iPad.
apparent*** ADJECTIVE /əˈpærənt/ apparently It soon became apparent that the two women knew each other.
appear***
VERB [INSTRANSITIVE] [NOT USUALLY PROGRESSIVE] /əˈpɪə(r)/ disappear, (dis)appearance Your article will appear in an international magazine for scientists.
appliance* NOUN [COUNTABLE] /əˈplaɪəns/Appliances, such as fridges and washing machines, have become much cheaper recently.
apply*** VERB /əˈplaɪ/apply (for), applicant, application, (in)applicable, applied Are you going to apply for a job in a factory?
appreciate** VERB /əˈpriːʃiˌeɪt/ appreciation, (un)appreciative(ly)The crowd showed their appreciation of the musicians by dancing and cheering.
apprentice NOUN [COUNTABLE] /əˈprentɪs/ He became an engineering apprentice with a local firm.argue*** VERB /ˈɑː(r)ɡju/ argument, argumentative(ly) My sister and I have never had a serious argument.
arrange*** VERB /əˈreɪndʒ/ arranged, arrangementHer husband is away, so she'll have to make other childcare arrangements.
arrive*** VERB [INTRANSITIVE] /əˈraɪv/ arrival, arrivingWe regret to announce that the arrival of flight SA 121 has been delayed.
assessed essay PHRASE /əˈsest ˈeseɪ/We don't have an exam at the end of this course, we just have to hand in a 5,000-word assessed essay.
assist*** VERB /əˈsɪst/ assistant, assistance I'm Mr Taggart's personal assistant.attempt*** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /əˈtempt/ She was convicted of attempting to pervert the course of justice.
attend*** VERB /əˈtend/attendance, attendant, attention, attendee, (in)attentive(ly) It was free and the attendance was very high.
attract*** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /əˈtrækt/ attraction, (un)attractive(ly), attractiveness Why do we find some people's personalities more attractive than others?
audience*** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈɔːdiəns/Everyone in the audience started screaming when Jennifer Lopez came on stage.
aware*** ADJECTIVE /əˈweə(r)/ be aware of/that Criminals are aware of the dangers of being caught.
babysitting NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtɪŋ/Babysitting is a way for responsible teenagers who like being with kids to make money.
badly off ADJECTIVE /ˈbædli ɒf/ The kids were quite badly off for school clothes.badly paid PHRASE /ˈbædli peɪd/ The job which I turned down was very badly paid.bargain** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈbɑː(r)ɡɪn/ Only €20 for such a nice dress? That's a real bargain!basics NOUN [PLURAL] /ˈbeɪsɪks/ The basics of the game can be learned very quickly.
become*** VERB /bɪˈkʌm/Mike became annoyed when he was given a low mark for his essay on the media.
beetle NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈbiːt(ə)l/Beetles form around 40% of all insects and are therefore the biggest insect group.
benefit*** NOUN /ˈbenɪfɪt/ benefit (v), benefactor, beneficial Technology is here to stay and some of it is highly beneficial.bleeding NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /ˈbliːdɪŋ/ He tried to stop the bleeding by pressing a cloth against the wound.
bore* VERB /bɔː(r)/ bored, boredom, boringThe perfect friend for one person may seem a little boring to someone else.
borrow** VERB /ˈbɒrəʊ/ I don't like borrowing money from my friends.
bottle bankNOUN [COUNTABLE] BRITISH /ˈbɒt(ə)l bæŋk/ While you're out, could you take the recycling to the bottle bank, please?
brand** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /brænd/ We stock all leading brands.break*** VERB /breɪk/ I don't know why you're blaming me for breaking your stereo!broad*** ADJECTIVE /brɔːd/ broaden, breadth, broadly I've always believed that travel broadens the mind.
broken bones PHRASE /ˈbrəʊkən bəʊnz/ I wouldn't have broken two bones in my foot if I had been more careful.
bulb* NOUN [COUNTABLE] /bʌlb/Thomas Edison knew his invention, the light bulb, would be revolutionary.
bulletin* NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈbʊlətɪn/ TV journalists write scripts and news bulletins and interview on camera.business*** NOUN /ˈbɪznəs/ My dad has decided to go into business as an accountant.business trip PHRASE /ˈbɪznəs trɪp/ go on a business trip My brother's going on a business trip to Japan next week.buy*** VERB /baɪ/ My mum lets me buy my own clothes.cabin** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈkæbɪn/ We had a tiny cabin right at the bottom of the ship.
campfire NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈkæmpˌfaɪə(r)/ We sat around the campfire singing songs and cooking sausages.
When I thought about it, I realised that he never really cares about any problems that I have.
carriage* NOUN /ˈkærɪdʒ/I had to walk up the train with my heavy suitcase because I'd got into the wrong carriage.
cashpointNOUN [COUNTABLE] BRITISH /ˈkæʃˌpɔɪnt/ Just a second. I need to go to the cashpoint to get some money.
cast* NOUN /kɑːst/ At the end of most plays, the cast comes onto the stage to bow.
catch*** VERB /kætʃ/You are bound to catch a cold if you go out in this weather without your coat.
certify VERB [TRANSITIVE] /ˈsɜː(r)tɪfaɪ/ certificate, certified We'll need a copy of all your certificates.champion*** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈtʃæmpiən/ The man claimed to be an Olympic® champion, but I didn't believe him.
change*** NOUN /tʃeɪndʒ/ I went back to the newsagent's because the assistant had given me too much change.
channel*** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈtʃæn(ə)l/I think we should buy a satellite dish so that we can receive more channels.
chat roomNOUN [COUNTABLE] COMPUTING /tʃæt ruːm/
You can chat with people your age from all over the world in our teen chat room.
cheap*** ADJECTIVE /tʃiːp/ There is a large market for cheap but stylish furniture.
checkout NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈtʃekaʊt/I was at the supermarket and I got to the checkout and suddenly realised I didn't have any money!
check-up NOUN [COUNTABLE] /tʃek ʌp/I go to the doctor every six months for a check-up, just so I know that I'm healthy.
cheque** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /tʃek/To order your copy of TeenScene , send a cheque for €5 to the address below.
People staying at The Ranch at Rock Creek have a choice of accommodation.
chore NOUN [COUNTABLE] /tʃɔː(r)/ How often do you do household chores?clinic** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈklɪnɪk/ The waiting room at the health clinic was full of people with flu!clock** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /klɒk/ I glanced at the kitchen clock.coach** NOUN /kəʊtʃ/ The coach told the players to run around the pitch to warm up.
collect*** VERB /kəˈlekt/The plastic in recycled electrical appliances is collected and reused to make internal components for new appliances.
come*** VERB /kʌm/ I hope you're able to come bowling with us on Tuesday.
I find travelling backwards on trains really uncomfortable, so I always sit facing forward.
commerce** NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /ˈkɒmɜː(r)s/commercial, commercialise, commercialised, commercially This property is suitable for domestic or commerical use.
communicate** VERB /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ communicator, communication, (un)communicative(ly) She communicates with people while she is at sea.commute VERB /kəˈmjuːt/ I commute by train every day for work.company*** NOUN /ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ My family has a dry-cleaning company, so I help out at weekends.
compete*** VERB [INTRANSITIVE] /kəmˈpiːt/ competitor, competition, competitive(ly)The competitors in the 1,500 metres waited for the starter to fire his gun.
construction industry PHRASE/kənˈstrʌkʃ(ə)n ˈɪndəstri/
On a global scale, the construction industry causes many negative impacts on the environment from greenhouse emissions to deforestation.
content*** NOUN /ˈkɒntent/ The contents of the document remain secret.
contribute*** VERB /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/ Many local companies offered to contribute to the school rebuilding fund.
convenient** ADJECTIVE /kənˈviːniənt/
I know that large supermarkets have a broader range, but the old corner shop used to be so convenient when all I wanted was a pint of milk.
convenient range of products PHRASE/kənˈviːniənt reɪndʒ ɒv ˈprɒdʌkts/ Our local corner shop has a convenient range of products.
converseVERB [INTRANSITIVE] FORMAL /kənˈvɜː(r)s/ conversation, conversant, conversely She had a long telephone conversation with her mother.
convict** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /kənˈvɪkt/ convict (n), conviction She was convicted of attempting to pervert the course of justice.
cooker*NOUN [COUNTABLE] BRITISH /ˈkʊkə(r)/ We're having the new cooker installed later today.
cooperate* VERB [INTRANSITIVE] /kəʊˈɒpəreɪt/ Stella refused to cooperate with the police.coordination* NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /kəʊˌɔː(r)dɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/ The brain controls the coordination of muscle movements.
corner shopNOUN [COUNTABLE] BRITISH /ˈkɔː(r)nə(r) ʃɒp/ Small corner shops have more character than large department stores.
correction fluid NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /kəˈrekʃ(ə)n ˈfluːɪd/Don't bother using correction fluid. If you make a mistake, just cross it out.
correspond** VERB [INTRANSITIVE] /ˌkɒrɪˈspɒnd/ correspondence, correspondent, corresponding He corresponded with leading European politicians.
cost*** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /kɒst/Theft of copyright on CDs and DVDs is said to cost the music and film industries billions.
course*** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /kɔː(r)s/ golf course I usually play a round of golf on our local golf course on Saturday.court*** NOUN /kɔː(r)t/ basketball, volleyball, tennis court The hotel has two tennis courts.
create*** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /kriˈeɪt/ creator, creation, creativity, (un)creative(ly)Directors take creative decisions and may be reponsible for writing or rewriting parts of the script.
creative writingNOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] LITERATURE /kriˈeɪtɪv ˈraɪtɪŋ/
We should look into having more photographs and a creative writing section in the school magazine.
credit card** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈkredɪt kɑː(r)d/ You can pay for your flight over the phone if you have a credit card.
crime*** NOUN /kraɪm/ criminal(ly)Criminals are people who commit crimes or, in other words, break the law.
criticism*** NOUN /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪz(ə)m/ Plans for the new road have drawn fierce criticism from local people.
crowd*** NOUN /kraʊd/Players usually wear numbers on their backs so that the crowd can identify them.
cruise* NOUN [COUNTABLE] /kruːz/Bella and Derek are going on a cruise round the Indian Ocean in the summer.
culture*** NOUN /ˈkʌltʃə(r)/ cultivate, (un)cultured, cultural(ly)It's interesting to see what cultural differences exist in different parts of the world.
currency*** NOUN /ˈkʌrənsi/The currency in Italy used to be the lira, until they started using the euro.
danger*** NOUN /ˈdeɪndʒə(r)/ endanger, endangered, dangerous(ly) Don't worry! It's the least dangerous ride in the whole theme park.
dangers*** NOUN [PLURAL] /ˈdeɪndʒə(r)z/ warn of the dangersThe government are running a campaign to warn children of the dangers of electricity.
day*** NOUN /deɪ/ daily, everyday We bought her birthday present a few days ago.deadline* NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈdedˌlaɪn/ They've given us a five o'clock deadline.
decide*** VERB /dɪˈsaɪd/ decision, (in)decisive(ly)In 1960, a Danish athlete died after taking drugs and the decision was taken to outlaw certain substances.
dedicate** VERB /ˈdedɪkeɪt/ dedication, dedicatedIt's important to realise that success in science demands dedication and a lot of hard work.
deforestation NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /diːˌfɒrɪˈsteɪʃ(ə)n/Unfortunately, due to deforestation in these areas, many species will never be recorded.
degree*** NOUN /dɪˈɡriː/ Charles is doing a degree in English Literature at Dorkham University.
delay** VERB /dɪˈleɪ/We regret to announce that the arrival of flight SA 121 has been delayed.
demand*** VERB /dɪˈmɑːnd/ We shouldn't demand of others something that we can't do ourselves.
demonstration** NOUN /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃ(ə)n/Parents should let their children take part in demonstrations about the environment.
departure loungeNOUN [COUNTABLE] TOURISM /dɪˈpɑː(r)tʃə(r) laʊndʒ/ We have to check in before we can go through to the departure lounge.
depressed** ADJECTIVE /dɪˈprest/ You must have been depressed after losing by six goals.desensitise VERB [TRANSITIVE] /diːˈsensətaɪz/ Violence on TV is not acceptable because it desensitises us.
Online communities are a recent development, but they've caught on fast.
differ VERB [INTRANSITIVE] /ˈdɪfə(r)/ difference, (in)different(ly)When looking for the perfect friend, what each of us means by 'a good sense of humour' or what each of us thinks of as 'kind' is different.
digital camera NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈdɪdʒɪt(ə)l ˈkæm(ə)rə/ The digital camera I bought is great!
direct*** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /dɪˈrekt/, /daɪˈrekt/ director, direction, (in)direct(ly)In the future, all computers might work with a program that allows you to speak directly to them.
discipline** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /ˈdɪsəplɪn/When you work freelance, you need to be disciplined if you're going to get enough work done.
discount** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈdɪsˌkaʊnt/ Buy two boxes of washing powder and we'll give you a discount of 20%!discover*** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /dɪˈskʌvə(r)/ discoverer, discovery I made an important discovery.discuss*** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /dɪˈskʌs/ discussion You should discuss this problem with your doctor.dish** NOUN /dɪʃ/ dishwasher Put your dirty plate in the dishwasher.
distant** ADJECTIVE /ˈdɪstənt/ distance, distance yourself, distantlyIn these days of mass travel, the distance between Europe and America seems to be much shorter.
diving board NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈdaɪvɪŋ bɔː(r)d/Our local pool has a separate deep-water area with several diving boards.
do*** VERB /duː/ do karate, the long jump I do karate twice a week and have my red belt.
do*** VERB /duː/
do an experiment, a job, research, some work, someone a favour, the housework, your best, your duty, your homework OK, that's enough TV for now. Do your homework!
documentary*NOUN [COUNTABLE] CINEMA /ˌdɒkjʊˈment(ə)ri/ She made a two-part documentary on Italian football.
domestic appliance PHRASE /dəˈmestɪk əˈplaɪəns/Domestic appliances, such as washing machines and fridges, have become much cheaper recently.
download
VERB [INSTRANSITIVE/ TRANSITIVE] COMPUTING /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/ Shall we download and watch a film tonight?
drinks machine PHRASE /drɪŋks məˈʃiːn/There was a drinks machine selling hot chocolate for Mum and cans of fizzy drinks for the kids.
drive*** VERB /draɪv/ Terry denied driving the getaway car.driving instructor PHRASE /ˈdraɪvɪŋ ɪnˈstrʌktə(r)/ My driving instructor said that I'm now ready to take my driving test.
dump** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /dʌmp/In Japan, around 20 million electrical appliances are dumped by the side of the road or in rivers every year.
earn*** VERB /ɜː(r)n/ Should teenagers earn their pocket money?easy to use PHRASE /ˈiːzi tə juːz/ My new smartphone is so easy to use.
eat***VERB [INTRANSITIVE/ TRANSITIVE] /iːt/
I don't always feel like eating healthy food. / Another burger? It's not like you to eat so much junk food.
economy*** NOUN /ɪˈkɒnəmi/economist, economise, (un)economic, (un)economical(ly) The country is facing serious economic problems.
edit** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /ˈedɪt/ editor, edition, editingIf you are aged between 13 and 16, then our editor wants to hear from you!
educate** VERB /ˈedjʊkeɪt/ education, educator, educated, educational(ly) I think that watching TV can be very educational.
effort*** NOUN /ˈefə(r)t/If children make an effort to help out around the house, they should be paid for doing small jobs.
electric typewriter PHRASE/ɪˈlektrɪk /ˈtaɪpˌraɪtə(r)// Marcus denied breaking the electric typewriter.
email*** NOUN /ˈiːmeɪl/ Thanks a lot for your email!
emergency***NOUN [COUNTABLE/ UNCOUNTABLE /ɪˈmɜː(r)dʒ(ə)nsi/ Would you know what to do in an emergency?
emphasis***NOUN [COUNTABLE/ UNCOUNTABLE] /ˈemfəsɪs/ (de)emphasise At school they emphasise good manners.
employ*** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /ɪmˈplɔɪ/(un)employment, employer, employee, (un)employed, (un)employable, self-employed This company prides itself in the way it treats its employees.
endangered species NOUN [COUNTABLE]/ɪnˌdeɪndʒə(r)d ˈspiːʃiːz/ Many endangered species are at risk of being hunted to extinction.
engine*** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈendʒɪn/ The car engine caught fire and we had to call the fire brigade!enjoy*** VERB /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/ enjoyment, (un)enjoyable He enjoyed his stay more than his daughter did.enjoy yourself PHRASE /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ jə(r)ˈself/ We really enjoyed ourselves at the party.enter*** VERB /ˈentə(r)/ entrance Click here or on the link below to enter.
entertain** VERB /ˌentə(r)ˈteɪn/ entertainer, entertainment, entertainingPeople get bored easily, and demand a lot of entertainment for their money.
enthuse VERB /ɪnˈθjuːz/ (un)enthusiasm, (un)enthusiastic(ally) The only thing Mark is enthusiastic about is chatting online.
environment*** NOUN /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ environmentalist, environmental(ly)We can all do our bit for the environment by following a few water conservation dos and don'ts.
equip** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /ɪˈkwɪp/ equipment, (un)equipped Tents and rucksacks are examples of camping equipment.essential*** ADJECTIVE /ɪˈsenʃ(ə)l/ Water is essential to life.
Europe NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /ˈjʊərəp/ European, EuropeaniseTeenagers seem to prefer places like Australia to European countries when they go on holiday.
evident** ADJECTIVE FORMAL /ˈevɪd(ə)nt/ evidence, evidentlyHaving examined all the evidence, the judge and jury were certain that he was guilty.
exam result PHRASE /ɪɡˈzæm rɪˈzʌlt/Some last minute late-night revision enabled me to get good enough exam results.
excite* VERB [TRANSITIVE] /ɪkˈsaɪt/ excitement, exciting, (un)excited(ly) A safari is more exciting than a beach holiday.excitement** NOUN /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/ The long wait only added to our excitement.expensive*** ADJECTIVE /ɪkˈspensɪv/ expense(s), (in)expensive(ly) A beach holiday is less expensive than a safari.express NOUN /ɪkˈspres/ The London to Oxford express departs in 15 minutes.
fact*** NOUN /fækt/ factual(ly)When we read a newspaper story about something that's happened, we usually presume that it's factually accurate.
fail*** VERB /feɪl/ failure, failing, failedRichard Cass failed to reach his potential and suffered greatly because of exams.
fair*** ADJECTIVE /feə(r)/ unfair It wouldn't be fair to the others if she is paid more.
fake ADJECTIVE /feɪk/When the fake bank notes were traced back to him, the man was charged with forgery.
fame** NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /feɪm/ (in)famous(ly)If you ask anyone to name a famous rebel, the chances are they will say James Dean.
fashion*** NOUN /ˈfæʃ(ə)n/ (un)fashionable, (un)fashionably Men's fashions change more slowly than women's.favourite** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈfeɪv(ə)rət/ Chelsea are 6-4 favourites to win the Premiership.ferry* NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈferi/ The ferry slowed down as we got closer to the shore.
fiction** NOUN /ˈfɪkʃ(ə)n/Even though people know they are fiction, constant exposure to violence on TV makes us feel it is somehow normal.
file sharing PHRASE /faɪl ʃeə(r)ɪŋ/Office Communicator is an online chat system which allows video conferencing and file sharing.
finance*** NOUN /ˈfaɪnæns/, /faɪˈnæns/ finance (v), finances, financial(ly) He's studying international banking and finance.find*** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /faɪnd/ I'd like to find a job in the media and learn more about current affairs.fire*** VERB /ˈfaɪə(r)/ be fired Steve was fired because he didn't do his job properly.first aid NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /fɜː(r)st eɪd/ Everyone should know some first aid in case of an emergency.fit** ADJECTIVE /fɪt/ unfit, fitness She needs to improve her fitness.five-star ADJECTIVE /faɪv stɑː(r)/ a five-star hotel We stayed in a luxury five-star hotel on our honeymoon.
flight*** NOUN /flaɪt/We regret to announce that the arrival of flight SA 121 has been delayed.
for***PREPOSITION, CONJUNCTION /fɔː(r)/, /fə(r)/
As a babysitter, I'm responsible for making sure the kids go to bed on time.
forge* VERB /fɔː(r)dʒ/ forgery, forgerWhen the fake bank notes were traced back to him, the man was charged with forgery.
fortune** NOUN /ˈfɔː(r)tʃən/ misfortune, (un)fortunate(ly) Henry Ford made his fortune with the Model T.
If we continue to use fossil fuels at the present rate, we will eventually run out of oil.
fracture NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈfræktʃə(r)/ She was admitted to hospital with fractures of both legs.
fraud** NOUN /frɔːd/Stan Pemberton, 32, who had been charged with fraud, was cleared of all charges.
freedom*** NOUN /ˈfriːdəm/ He loved the freedom of living away from home.freeze** VERB /friːz/ freeze (n), freezer, freezing, frozen Take the frozen food out of the freezer and pop it in the microwave.fridge* NOUN [COUNTABLE] /frɪdʒ/ Put the fruit in the fridge or it'll go off.
friend*** NOUN /frend/ befriend, friendship, (un)friendlyAs we go through life, we develop a variety of relationships – with family, friends, teachers and, later, workmates and marriage partners.
frighten** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /ˈfraɪt(ə)n/ frightened, frightening I asked the journalist if he was ever frightened.
from*** PREPOSITION /frɒm/, /frəm/How can we prevent young people from getting into dangerous situations?
full*** ADJECTIVE /fʊl/ full of The article was full of useful advice on how to take good photos.
full-time**ADJECTIVE [USUALLY BEFORE NOUN] /fʊl taɪm/ It is hard to combine study with a full-time job.
fun** NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /fʌn/ The party was fun. We danced all night!gain experience PHRASE /ɡeɪn ɪkˈspɪəriəns/ You won't earn any money, but you can gain valuable experience.gaming NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /ˈɡeɪmɪŋ/ The gaming industry is huge!gender** NOUN /ˈdʒendə(r)/ The job is open to all applicants regardless or race, age or gender.genuine** ADJECTIVE /ˈdʒenjuɪn/ It was undoubtedly a genuine 18th century desk.germ NOUN /dʒɜː(r)m/ Wash your hands to get rid of germs before you start cooking.get*** VERB /ɡet/ I finally succeeded in getting a couple of tickets for the concert.get bored PHRASE /ɡet bɔː(r)d/ I got so bored in the lesson that I fell asleep.get the sack PHRASE /ɡet ðə sæk/ Tim got the sack because he was continually late for work.global warming* NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /ˈɡləʊb(ə)l ˈwɔː(r)mɪŋ/ Global warming has been predicted for a long time now.globe NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ɡləʊb/ global(ly) We must take a global view of children's needs.go*** VERB /ɡəʊ/ I've never enjoyed going to the circus.
go*** VERB /ɡəʊ/ go skateboarding, horse-riding, windsurfing, skiing I go skateboarding in the park with my friends every weekend.GP NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˌdʒiː ˈpiː/ Writing prescriptions takes up a lot of a GP's time.graphics** NOUN [PLURAL] /ˈɡræfɪks/ I think the graphics are amazing on this computer game.
grasshopper NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈɡrɑːsˌhɒpə(r)/The grasshopper is an amazing insect that can leap 20 times the length of its own body.
green*** ADJECTIVE /ɡriːn/I don't know why you refer to environmental campaigners as 'crazy greens'!
greenhouse effect (the) NOUN /ˈɡriːnˌhaʊs ɪˈfekt/ I remember reading about the greenhouse effect.groundbreaking ADJECTIVE /ˈɡraʊn(d)ˌbreɪkɪŋ/ The digital camera and laptop are groundbreaking.
grow*** VERB /ɡrəʊ/ growth, grown, grower, growingThere are a number of reasons for the growth in the popularity of Iceland as a holiday destination.
guest*** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ɡest/ The gym is well equipped and is free for guests to use.happy*** ADJECTIVE /ˈhæpi/ (un)happy, (un)happiness, (un)happily I am happy if I have a few close friends.
harbour** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈhɑː(r)bə(r)/All the wards in the new hospital have a view of the harbour, so patients can watch the boats coming in.
While nobody claims that releasing chemicals into the atmosphere can be harmless, not everyone is convinced that all the temperature change is due to industrial activity.
have*** VERB /hæv/
have an appointment, an arrangement, a break, a day off, an effect, an experience, a holiday, an idea, a job, money, a plan, sense, some work, a suggestion, the chance to do
I'll be late for work tomorrow. I have an appointment to see my doctor at nine o'clock.
help*** NOUN /help/ help (v), helper, helping, (un)helpful(ly), helpless(ly)Our purpose is to help people deal with problems and have happier, more successful relationships.
hiking NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /ˈhaɪkɪŋ/The area where we live is great for hiking in the winter, but too hot in the summer.
holidaymakerNOUN [COUNTABLE] BRITISH /ˈhɒlɪdeɪˌmeɪkə(r)/ We get lots of holidaymakers visiting the beaches in the summer.
honest** ADJECTIVE /ˈɒnɪst/ dishonest, (dis)honesty, (dis)honestly Freda's the most honest person I know. She never steals or tells lies.host** NOUN /həʊst/ They had brought a present for their hosts.humour** NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /ˈhjuːmə(r)/ humour (v), humorous(ly) He made a hopeless attempt at humour!hurtful ADJECTIVE /ˈhɜː(r)tf(ə)l/ That was such a hurtful thing to say!ice-cream cone NOUN [COUNTABLE] /aɪs kriːm kəʊn/ The first ice-cream cone was produced in New York in 1896.ill*** ADJECTIVE /ɪl/ illness I hope she gets over her illness soon.illegal** ADJECTIVE /ɪˈliːɡ(ə)l/ It is illegal for employers to discriminate on the grounds of race.immoral* ADJECTIVE /ɪˈmɒrəl/ He believes it's immoral to kill animals for food.
impact*** NOUN /ˈɪmpækt/ have an impactThere's no doubt that violence and crime on TV have a negative impact on society.
improve*** VERB /ɪmˈpruːv/ improver, improvement, improved, improvingThere has been a major improvement in relations between the two countries.
in***ADJECTIVE, ADVERB, PREPOSITION /ɪn/ believe in, involved in Do you believe in love at first sight?
in colour PHRASE /ɪn ˈkʌlə(r)/ Our school magazine is now printed in colour.incompatible ADJECTIVE /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəb(ə)l/ We didn't realise until too late that we were entirely incompatible.
Industrial processes have been discovered that use less water; it now takes only six tons of water to make a ton of steel, compared to 60 tons 60 years ago.
infect* VERB [TRANSITIVE] /ɪnˈfekt/ infection, infected I got an eye infection and had to go and see the doctor.
The inhabitants of many Pacific islands rely on the money that visitors spend.
inject* VERB [TRANSITIVE] /ɪnˈdʒekt/ injection I hate the thought of having injections, but they never actually hurt.
injure** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /ˈɪndʒə(r)/ (un)injured, injuryBoth our key players are out of action at the moment with serious injuries.
innocent** ADJECTIVE /ˈɪnəs(ə)nt/ Everyone thought that he was innocent.instant** ADJECTIVE /ˈɪnstənt/ Instant messenger services are very popular and widely used.instructor NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ɪnˈstrʌktə(r)/ A qualified instructor will show you how to use the equipment.
intense** ADJECTIVE /ɪnˈtens/ intensive(ly)Our intensive summer course only lasts six weeks, but it's very demanding.
interest** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /ˈɪntrəst/disinterest, (un)interested, (dis)interested, interested (in), (un)interesting(ly) I told my friend about it, but he wasn't interested.
introduce*** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs/ introduction The introduction of electricity completely changed the kitchen.invent** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /ɪnˈvent/ inventor, invention, (un)inventive(ly) The tin opener is a useful invention.
invest***VERB [INTRANSITIVE/ TRANSITIVE] BUSINESS /ɪnˈvest/ investment, investor He invested his savings of $35,000 in his business.
issue*** NOUN /ˈɪʃuː/, /ˈɪsjuː/The students would rather have three smaller issues of the school magazine per year than one large issue at the end of the school year.
jealous* ADJECTIVE /ˈdʒeləs/ jealousy, jealously Other girls were jealous of her good looks.journal** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈdʒɜː(r)n(ə)l/ journalist, journalism, journalistic I asked the journalist if he was ever frightened.judge*** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /dʒʌdʒ/ The judge told the guards to release the prisoner immediately.jury** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈdʒʊəri/ The judge looked very serious as he read out the verdict of the jury.keep up to date PHRASE /kiːp ʌp tə deɪt/ It is important to keep up to date with the news.keep you busy PHRASE /kiːp juː ˈbɪzi/ I guess they keep you busy at the language school during the day.kettle* NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈket(ə)l/ Let's put the kettle on and make a cup of tea.kind* ADJECTIVE /kaɪnd/ (un)kindness, (un)kind(ly) That was so kind of you to offer to help us move house.
Candidates for the job must have a working knowledge of at least one European language.
ladybirdNOUN [COUNTABLE] BRITISH /ˈleɪdiˌbɜː(r)d/ Ladybirds have a round red or yellow body with small black spots on it.
land*** VERB /lænd/ It was after midnight by the time we landed.
laptop NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈlæpˌtɒp/I told him he couldn't use my laptop, but he came into my room and took it when I was out.
law*** NOUN /lɔː/ lawyer A lawyer in the US is also sometimes referred to as an attorney.leader*** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈliːdə(r)/ The other runners gradually caught up with the leader.learn by heart PHRASE /lɜː(r)n baɪ hɑː(r)t/ We learned long passages of poetry off by heart.lecture** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈlektʃə(r)/ I tried to take notes during the lecture.lecturer** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈlektʃərə(r)/ I didn't manage to get everything the lecturer said down on paper.lend** VERB /lend/ Do you think you could lend me ten euros until tomorrow?length*** NOUN /leŋθ/ The boat was 16 feet in length.level*** NOUN /ˈlev(ə)l/ We offer summer courses at all levels.licence*** NOUN /ˈlaɪs(ə)ns/ The police asked to see the man's driving licence.lifeguard NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈlaɪfˌɡɑː(r)d/ I work as a lifeguard at the local swimming pool during the summer.
lifetime**NOUN [COUNTABLE] [USUALLY SINGULAR] /ˈlaɪfˌtaɪm/ the holiday of a lifetime A safari would be the holiday of a lifetime.
like***
ADJECTIVE, ADVERB, CONJUNCTION, PREPOSITION /laɪk/ alike, unlike, likeness, (un)likeable, dislike A good presenter must come across as a likeable person.
literate ADJECTIVE /ˈlɪt(ə)rət/ illiterate, (il)literacy If someone can't read and write, they are illiterate.litter* NOUN /ˈlɪtə(r)/ Most people don't like being told to pick up their litter.
lock*** VERB /lɒk/ lock (n)If only I had locked the window before I left, the burglar wouldn't have got in.
lose*** VERB /luːz/ loss, loser, losing, lost This loss will really damage our chances of winning the championship.
maintain*** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /meɪnˈteɪn/ maintenanceSchools and universities clearly emphasise academic achievement, much more than acquiring skills such as car maintenance.
make*** VERB /meɪk/
make an appointment, an arrangement, certain, a complaint, a decision, a difference, an effort, a fortune, a mistake, a plan, sense, a suggestion, sure, the best of something, up your mind Make up your mind! Are we going or not?
manage*** VERB /ˈmænɪdʒ/ manager, management, managingI've spoken to the managing director and she'd like to discuss the idea with you further.
marketing*** NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /ˈmɑː(r)kɪtɪŋ/The firm's director of marketing talked to his team about the new marketing campaign.
medal** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈmed(ə)l/ medallion, medallistThomas Hicks, who became the gold medallist in the 1967 Olympics®, actually drank brandy during the race!
media (the)*** NOUN /ˈmiːdiə/ Working in the media can be a great career.meet*** VERB /miːt/ We've arranged to meet in the park at half past eight.microwave* NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈmaɪkrəˌweɪv/ Take the frozen food out of the freezer and pop it in the microwave.miserable* ADJECTIVE /ˈmɪz(ə)rəb(ə)l/ You can't imagine how miserable I felt.
mix*** VERB /mɪks/ mix (n), mixture, mixer
Before modern drugs became a problem, Olympic® athletes tried all sorts of ways, including drinking a mixture of alcohol and raw egg before a race to gain an unfair advantage.
mobile device PHRASE /ˈməʊbaɪl dɪˈvaɪs/ Helmet-mounted cameras are the latest in mobile devices.mosquito NOUN [COUNTABLE] /mɒˈskiːtəʊ/ Some types of mosquito can spread a serious disease called malaria.mountain*** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈmaʊntɪn/ We used to go to the mountains every summer when I was a child.mowing lawns PHRASE /məʊɪŋ lɔːnz/ cutting grass In the summer, you can earn a little extra money by mowing lawns.MP3 player NOUN [COUNTABLE] /em piː θriː ˈpleɪə(r)/ My parents bought me a new MP3 player for my birthday.
murder***NOUN [COUNTABLE/ UNCOUNTABLE] /ˈmɜː(r)də(r)/ murderer, murderous, murdered We're charging you with murder.
nature*** NOUN /ˈneɪtʃə(r)/ (un)natural(ly), naturalistIn my opinion, there is no point recycling things if large businesses are allowed to pollute our natural environment.
nature reserve NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈneɪtʃə(r) rɪˈzɜː(r)v/ I'm really looking forward to visiting the nature reserve.nervous** ADJECTIVE /ˈnɜː(r)vəs/ nerve, nervousness, nervously I felt a little nervous as I went into the doctor's surgery.
newsreaderNOUN [COUNTABLE] BRITISH /ˈnjuːzˌriːdə(r)/ My mum's a newsreader for the local TV station and my dad's a doctor.
nightmare** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈnaɪtˌmeə(r)/ Exams can be a nightmare for some people.nominate* VERB [TRANSITIVE] /ˈnɒmɪneɪt/ Each team must nominate a leader.nothing in common PHRASE /ˈnʌθɪŋ ɪn ˈkɒmən/ Well, we've obviously got nothing in common.
He's totally disobedient – he never does what his parents or teachers tell him to do.
obsolete ADJECTIVE /ˈɒbsəliːt/, /ˌɒbsəˈliːt/Things change so fast that a computer that is new today will be obsolete in a few years' time.
of*** PREPOSITION /əv/, /ɒv/ approve of, inform people of, accuse of, take care of I don't approve of parents smacking their children.
off***ADJECTIVE, ADVERB, PREPOSITION /ɒf/ time off work I've had quite a lot of time off work recently due to ill health.
offence*** NOUN /əˈfens/ offender, (un)offensive(ly) Rarely do first-time offenders get sent to prison.oil slick NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ɔɪl slɪk/ Thousands of birds and fish died as a result of the huge oil slick.oil tanker NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ɔɪl ˈtæŋkə(r)/ There was a terrible oil slick when the oil tanker hit the rocks in a storm.old-fashioned** ADJECTIVE /ˌəʊld ˈfæʃ(ə)nd/ Everyone tells me my mobile's really old-fashioned, but it still works fine.on*** ADVERB, PREPOSITION /ɒn/ depend on Many animals depend on human help for survival in the wild.on commission PHRASE /ɒn kəˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ My dad is a salesman and works on commission.
(the) open air NOUN /ˈəʊpən eə(r)/ Pools in Mediterranean water parks are always in the open air.
opera house NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈɒp(ə)rə haʊs/The Sydney Opera House is probably the most famous opera house in the world.
operate*** VERB /ˈɒpəreɪt/ operator, operative, operation, operating You'll fall asleep. After that, the doctors will start the operation.
oppose*** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /əˈpəʊz/ opponent, opposing, opposition, opposite You're facing a much more experienced opponent in tomorrow's match.organise*** VERB /ˈɔː(r)ɡənaɪz/ How did you manage to organise the party in such a short time?overtime* NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /ˈəʊvə(r)ˌtaɪm/ I've been doing a lot of overtime recently and I'm really tired!panic** NOUN /ˈpænɪk/ I struggled to suppress a rising sense of panic.
parrot-fashion ADVERB BRITISH /ˈpærət ˈfæʃ(ə)n/We had to learn the whole page and then repeat it parrot-fashion to the teacher the next day.
part-time** ADJECTIVE /pɑː(r)t taɪm/ Alison thinks getting a part-time job is a good idea for teenagers.pass*** VERB /pɑːs/ Careful preparation is the key to passing exams.password* NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈpɑːsˌwɜː(r)d/ You need to remember your password every time you log on.pay*** VERB /peɪ/ payment, (non-)payable, (un)paid I'll lend you the money as long as you pay me back tomorrow.penknife NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈpenˌnaɪf/ It's a good idea to have a penknife with you when going camping.
perform*** VERB /pə(r)ˈfɔː(r)m/ performance, performerWe need a great performance from everyone if we're going to win this match.
permanent*** ADJECTIVE /ˈpɜː(r)mənənt/ permanent job When I finish university, I will need to look for a permanent job.
Out of all the people we meet in our lives, why do some become our friends, and why do we find some people's personalities more attractive than others?
personal tutor PHRASE /ˈpɜː(r)s(ə)nəl ˈtjuːtə(r)/I'm struggling with history at school, so my parents have arranged for me to have a personal tutor.
pirated goods PHRASE /ˈpaɪrətɪd ɡʊdz/Counterfeit or pirated goods, fakes and forgeries; they're all big business.
pitch** NOUN /pɪtʃ/ football, hockey, cricket pitch The coach told the players to run around the pitch to warm up.
platform** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈplætˌfɔː(r)m/The train leaves at half past three, so I'll meet you on the platform at about quarter past.
play*** VERB /pleɪ/ play squash, water polo My brother plays squash regularly and he's very fit.plead** VERB /pliːd/ If a defendant pleads not guilty, then a date is set for their trial.
plug* NOUN [COUNTABLE] /plʌɡ/ Put the plug in the socket and switch in on. Simple!
pocket money* NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /ˈpɒkɪt ˈmʌni/Ellen Macarthur saved her pocket money until finally she was able to buy her first boat, an 8ft dinghy.
poetry** NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /ˈpəʊɪtri/ The boy who won the poetry competition is in the fifth year.
poison* NOUN /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/ poison (v), poisonousWhen something is poisonous, it usually has a bitter flavour, a taste that we naturally dislike.
pollute* VERB [TRANSITIVE] /pəˈluːt/ pollution, polluting, (un)polluted, polluter Lakes are becoming increasingly polluted.poor*** ADJECTIVE /pɔː(r)/, /pʊə(r)/ poorly, poverty We were very poor and could barely afford the necessities of life.
popular*** ADJECTIVE /ˈpɒpjʊlə(r)/ (un)polular(ity)There are a number of reasons for the growth in the popularity of Iceland as a holiday destination.
portable* ADJECTIVE /ˈpɔː(r)təb(ə)l/ We've bought a small portable TV to take on holiday with us.poverty** NOUN /ˈpɒvə(r)ti/ poor, poorly Half the world's population is living in poverty.
practice*** NOUN /ˈpræktɪs/ practise, practising, (im)practical(ly)Strangely enough, the first practical tin opener was developed more than 40 years after the metal tin was introduced.
prepare*** VERB /prɪˈpeə(r)/ preparation, preparatory The important thing in any sport is to get your preparation right.prescription* NOUN /prɪˈskrɪpʃ(ə)n/ The doctor gave me a prescription for some cough medicine.
presenter* NOUN [COUNTABLE] /prɪˈzentə(r)/Presenters introduce, present and host productions for radio and television.
pressure*** NOUN /ˈpreʃə(r)/ Adolescents today are under a lot of pressure.
privacy* NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /ˈprɪvəsi/, /ˈpraɪvəsi/Staff are entitled to a certain amount of privacy when making personal phone calls.
produce*** VERB /prəˈdjuːs/ producer, product, production, (un)productive(ly) Our company is just about to bring out a new product.
professor** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /prəˈfesə(r)/In 2010 he was appointed professor of physics at the Royal College of Science, London.
pronunciation* NOUN /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ What is the correct pronunciation of 'rabid'?protest*** NOUN /ˈprəʊtest/ Many people have reacted to the situation by organising protests.pupil*** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈpjuːp(ə)l/ All of the pupils taught by Mr Carlton this year passed the exam.qualify*** VERB /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/ qualification, (un)qualified I don't know what qualifications you need to be a referee.quay NOUN [COUNTABLE] /kiː/ We waited for the ferry to moor up alongside the quay.rails*** NOUN [PLURAL] /reɪlz/ How do trains stay on the rails?rapids NOUN [PLURAL] /ˈræpɪdz/ A popular attraction at the water park is the rapids.
rate of pay PHRASE /reɪt əv peɪ/Parents should set the rate of pay for small jobs their children do around the house.
real*** ADJECTIVE /rɪəl/ reality, really, unreal, realise, realisation Do you ever watch reality TV shows?
receipt** NOUN /rɪˈsiːt/If you don't have the receipt, I'm afraid we can't give you your money back.
receive*** VERB /rɪˈsiːv/I think we should buy a satellite dish so that we can receive more channels.
recover*** VERB /rɪˈkʌvə(r)/ recovery I haven't fully recovered from that flu I had.recycle* VERB [TRANSITIVE] /riːˈsaɪk(ə)l/ Rainwater can be recycled to water plants.
redundant** ADJECTIVE /rɪˈdʌndənt/ be made redundantWhile I was looking for a new job after being made redundant, I decided to do some voluntary work.
referee** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˌrefəˈriː/ I don't know what qualifications you need to be a referee.
refund NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈriːfʌnd/This computer game I bought from here doesn't work so I'd like a refund, please.
relate*** VERB /rɪˈleɪt/ relation(ship), relative(ly) Welcome to our relationship blog.
relax*** VERB /rɪˈlæks/ relaxed, relaxingOn the one hand, a beach holiday is relaxing. On the other hand, it can be quite boring.
report*** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /rɪˈpɔː(r)t/ report (v), reporter She's a crime reporter for The New York Times .
research*** NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE]/rɪˈsɜː(r)tʃ/, /ˈriːsɜː(r)tʃ/ Scientists do research.
respond*** VERB /rɪˈspɒnd/ response, (un)responsive(ly) Her response was to leave the room and slam the door.
responsible*** ADJECTIVE /rɪˈspɒnsəb(ə)l/ (ir)responsibility, irresponsible, (ir)responsiblyAs a babysitter, I'm responsible for making sure the kids go to bed on time.
review*** NOUN /rɪˈvjuː/ The film won rave reviews in America.revise* VERB /rɪˈvaɪz/ revision, revised I never do any revision the night before an exam.
revolution*** NOUN /ˌrevəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ revolutionaryThomas Edison knew his new invention, the light bulb, would be revolutionary.
ridicule VERB [TRANSITIVE] /ˈrɪdɪˌkjuːl/ ridicule (n), ridiculous(ness)What is the point of the education system? Although this question may seem ridiculous at first sight, it's actually not as stupid as it sounds.
ring*** NOUN /rɪŋ/ boxing, wrestling ring Hale today announced his retirement from the boxing ring.rink NOUN [COUNTABLE] /rɪŋk/ skating rink The skating rink is open every evening from six to nine.rob** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /rɒb/ robber, robbery No sooner had the robber left the bank than he was arrested.round-the-world ADJECTIVE TOURISM /raʊnd ðə wɜː(r)ld/ a round-the-world trip I'd love to be able to go on a round-the-world cruise.
royalty* NOUN /ˈrɔɪəlti/In 1979, 'Liquid Paper' was bought by Gillette for $47.5 million plus royalties!
rubber ring PHRASE /ˈrʌbə(r) rɪŋ/You can sit on a rubber ring to go down the water slide at the water park.
rude** ADJECTIVE /ruːd/ rudeness, rudely I don’t know how you put up with his rudeness for so long!runner-up NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈrʌnə(r) ʌp/ The runner-up received a cash prize of €200.
runway* NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈrʌnweɪ/I love watching planes speed down the runway, take off and disappear into the distance.
rural*** ADJECTIVE /ˈrʊərəl/I've lived in a city all my life, so I've never experienced life in a rural environment.
safe* NOUN [COUNTABLE] /seɪf/It is advisable to keep your valuables in the hotel safe and not in your room.
safety pin NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈseɪfti pɪn/Walter Hunt had come up with numerous other inventions before he created the safety pin in 1849.
sail** VERB /seɪl/ Ellen Macarthur was the first woman to sail alone around Britain.salary** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈsæləri/ How important is it to you to earn a high salary?
satellite** NOUN /ˈsætəlaɪt/I think we should buy a satellite dish so that we can receive more channels.
say*** VERB /seɪ/ saying(s) There's an old saying that we usually hurt the ones we love.scare* VERB /skeə(r)/ scared, scary Were you scared when you went down the rapids?scholar** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈskɒlə(r)/ scholarship, scholarly Are you going to apply for the scholarship?
school fees PHRASE /skuːl fiːz/My uncle's a teacher at a boarding school. He says the school fees are really expensive.
school news PHRASE /skuːl njuːz/Parents have said that they enjoy the school news section in the school magazine.
science*** NOUN /ˈsaɪəns/ scientist, (un)scientific(ally) This article is full of scientific facts.science lab PHRASE /ˈsaɪəns læb/ I love doing experiments in the science lab at school.
search engine*NOUN [COUNTABLE] COMPUTING /sɜː(r)tʃ ˈendʒɪn/ I used a search engine to find the information I needed on the internet.
secondary school NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈsekənd(ə)ri skuːl/ I'm in the third year of secondary school.
section*** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈsekʃ(ə)n/In the gadgets section of Looking Forward 3000, you can find out what we'll all be buying next year.
security code PHRASE /sɪˈkjʊərəti kəʊd/ She punched in a five-digit security code.self-employed ADJECTIVE /ˌself ɪmˈplɔɪd/ Have you ever considered going self-employed?
sense of balance PHRASE /sens əv ˈbæləns/I was never into doing skateboarding tricks as I don't have a good sense of balance.
If you're found guilty of forgery, you could be sentenced to prison for up to ten years.
series***NOUN [COUNTABLE] [USUALLY SINGULAR] /ˈsɪəriːz/ This series teaches you a lot about how we made a living in the past.
sewerage system PHRASE /ˈsuːərɪdʒ ˈsɪstəm/The council have dug up our road as they're installing a new sewerage system.
sexism NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /ˈseksɪz(ə)m/ You can't say that – it's sexism!share*** VERB /ʃeə(r)/ Everyone should share responsibility for the household chores.
sightseerNOUN [COUNTABLE] TOURISM /ˈsaɪtˌsiːə(r)/ Thousands of sightseers visit the Acropolis every year.
skiing NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /ˈskiːɪŋ/Some companies offer holidays where you can learn to do something, such as fishing, skiing, painting, etc.
skill*** NOUN /skɪl/ They are all learning new skills.
slide** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /slaɪd/ All water parks have a number of slides.slogan* NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈsləʊɡən/ The company unveiled its new advertising slogan this week.smog NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /smɒɡ/ The smog hanging over the city made it hard to breathe.
social networking NOUN/ˌsəʊʃ(ə)lˈ netˌwɜː(r)kɪŋ/ Pupils in Wales are taught how to use social networking.
socket* NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈsɒkɪt/ Put the plug in the socket and switch in on. Simple!solicitor** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /səˈlɪsɪtə(r)/ Outside the court, Pemberton's solicitor issued a statement.solve*** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /sɒlv/ solver, solution, (in)soluble, (un)solved Solar energy offers a low-cost solution to our fuel problems.
sort*** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /sɔː(r)t/Recycled appliances are taken apart very carefully and the components are sorted into different categories.
specialist** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈspeʃəlɪst/ If I were you, I would ask to see a back specialist.
special needs NOUN [PLURAL] /ˈspeʃ(ə)l niːdz/Angela teaches students with special needs, such as children with dyslexia or learning difficulties.
spectate VERB [INTRANSITIVE] /spekˈteɪt/ spectator, spectacleThe tennis player found it hard to concentrate because one of the spectators was coughing loudly.
stacking shelves PHRASE /stækɪŋ ʃelvz/My brother earns extra money by stacking shelves at the supermarket during the weekends and school holidays.
stamina NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /ˈstæmɪnə/ I don't have the stamina to work all night.stay*** VERB [INTRANSITIVE] /steɪ/ My parents don't allow me to stay out after midnight.
stay in touch PHRASE /steɪ ɪn tʌtʃ/Ellen Macarthur likes to stay in touch with people when she's in the middle of the ocean.
steal*** VERB /stiːl/ Are you accusing me of stealing?stop*** VERB /stɒp/ You can't force people to stop smoking, but you can encourage them.stress*** NOUN /stres/ Overworked managers may suffer from stress and anxiety.strike*** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /straɪk/ be on strike Workers have been on strike since Friday.strong*** ADJECTIVE /strɒŋ/ strength, strengthen, strongly Regular training helps to build and strengthen muscles.studio*** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/ I'm starting my new job at the TV studio next week.style*** NOUN /staɪl/ stylist, style (v), (un)stylish(ness), (un)stylishly There is a large market for cheap but stylish furniture.subtitle NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈsʌbˌtaɪt(ə)l/ Try turning the subtitles off when you watch a film in English.success*** NOUN /səkˈses/ succeed, (un)successful(ly) We finally succeeded in finding a hotel with a pool.
supervise**VERB [INTRANSITIVE/ TRANSITIVE] /ˈsuːpə(r)vaɪz/ supervisor, supervision, supervising If you've got a problem, talk to your supervisor.
surfing the internet PHRASE/ˈsɜː(r)fɪŋ ði ˈɪntə(r)ˌnet/ I found this great website when I was surfing the internet last night.
surgery** NOUN /ˈsɜː(r)dʒəri/I felt a little nervous as I went into the doctor's surgery, but she was actually really friendly.
surgery** NOUN /ˈsɜː(r)dʒəri/ surgeon, surgical(ly) Isabelle works as a surgeon at the local children's hospital.tablet** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈtæblət/ The doctor told me to take one tablet three times a day after meals.take*** VERB /teɪk/ retake If you fail the exam in June, you can retake it in December.
take*** VERB /teɪk/
take a break, care, a day off, a decision, a holiday, a job, part in something, the chance to do, turns, on work, medicine, exercise, photos OK, that's enough for now. I need to take a break!
talk show NOUN [COUNTABLE] /tɔːk ʃəʊ/ I stayed up late last night to watch my favourite talk show.teach*** VERB /tiːtʃ/ teacher, teaching(s), taught Do you remember being taught how to tie your shoelaces?teamwork NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /ˈtiːmˌwɜː(r)k/ She stressed the importance of good teamwork.telecommunications* NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /ˌtelikəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)nz/ My dad works for a telecommunications company.tell*** VERB /tel/ I don't think there's any point in telling Scott to eat less junk food.
temporary*** ADJECTIVE /ˈtemp(ə)rəri/I have a temporary job in a café to earn some money over the school holidays.
terrify* VERB [TRANSITIVE] /ˈterəfaɪ/ terrified, terrifying I was terrified for the whole of my first driving lesson.texting NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /ˈtekstɪŋ/ text message, text messaging I don't like using predictive text for texting.
theft**NOUN [COUNTABLE/ UNCOUNTABLE] /θeft/ thief The thief stole a valuable painting from the museum.
think*** VERB /θɪŋk/ thought, thoughtfull(ness), thinker, (un)thinkableSome people argue that the current education system is a failure because it doesn't teach children how to become good thinkers.
thriller*NOUN [COUNTABLE] CINEMA, LITERATURE /ˈθrɪlə(r)/ You usually encounter a lot of violence in thrillers and 'whodunnits'.
ticket inspector PHRASE /ˈtɪkɪt /ɪnˈspektə(r)// We had to show our tickets to the ticket inspector.
tin openerNOUN [COUNTABLE] BRITISH /tɪn ˈəʊp(ə)nə(r)/
Strangely enough, the first practical tin opener was developed more than 40 years after the metal tin was introduced.
tire*VERB [INTRANSITIVE/ TRANSITIVE] /ˈtaɪə(r)/ tired, tiring Why is Adam so tired?
to*** ADVERB, PREPOSITION /tuː/, /tə, tʊ/ report it to, refer to, react to Many people have reacted to the situation by organising protests.
We've got a toasted sandwich maker in the office for staff to make their own toasted sandwiches.
torch* NOUN [COUNTABLE] /tɔː(r)tʃ/ Don't shine your torch straight into my eyes!tour*** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /tʊə(r)/ tour (v), tourism, tourist, touring, touristy My family runs a hotel, so I'm thinking of studying tourism at college.
train*** VERB /treɪn/ trainer, trainee, trainedDawn's a trainee accountant at the moment. She won't qualify for another two years.
trainer* NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈtreɪnə(r)/ My trainer decided that I still wasn't fit enough to compete.
translate** VERB /trænsˈleɪt/Why can't computers translate successfully from one language to another?
treat*** VERB [TRANSITIVE] /triːt/ treatment Lindsey was treated by the doctor.trial*** NOUN /ˈtraɪəl/ Only after the trial did the accused finally confess to the crime.trip*** NOUN /trɪp/ school/business trip My mum used to go away on business trips.
true*** ADJECTIVE /truː/ untrue, truly, truth, (un)truthful(ly)There is a saying used in the tabloid newspaper industry in Britain: 'The truth doesn't sell newspapers'.
try cases PHRASE /traɪ keɪsɪz/ Franklin's case will be tried on 25 August.tutor** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈtjuːtə(r)/ Our tutor wants us to set out our thoughts in a 3,000-word essay!
umpire NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈʌmpaɪə(r)/I was just contratulating myself when the umpire said it was out and gave my opponent the point.
uncertainty** NOUN /ʌnˈsɜː(r)t(ə)nti/ There's still a degree of uncertainty about the time of the accident.
unconscious* ADJECTIVE /ʌnˈkɒnʃəs/John banged his head and was unconscious for a few minutes before he came to.
undergraduate NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˌʌndə(r)ˈɡrædʒʊət/ My elder brother is an undergraduate at the University of Essex.
unemployed*** ADJECTIVE /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/What will life be like in a hundred years? Will everyone be unemployed because robots will be doing all the jobs?
uniform** NOUN /ˈjuːnɪfɔː(r)m/ Do you have to wear a uniform at your school?
After university, he couldn't find a job in television, so he worked in advertising.
university campus PHRASE/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜː(r)səti ˈkæmpəs/ We have rooms for 2,000 students on the university campus.
uploadVERB [TRANSITIVE] COMPUTING /ˈʌpˌləʊd/ I've uploaded the files you wanted.
upset** ADJECTIVE /ʌpˈset/ Melina forgot to invite Adam to her party and he's really upset.
urban***ADJECTIVE [USUALLY BEFORE NOUN] /ˈɜː(r)bən/
I've lived in an urban environment all my life, so I've never experienced life in a small village.
vacuum cleaner NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈvækjʊəm ˈkliːnə(r)/I'd love a vacuum cleaner that cleans the house for me while I'm at work!
value*** NOUN /ˈvæljuː/ value (v), (in)valuable, (in)valuably, valueless, valuedTemperatures are rising in many places worldwide and valuable farmland is being lost as sea levels rise due to melting of the polar ice.
verdict** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈvɜː(r)dɪkt/ The only possible verdicts are 'guilty' or 'not guilty'.viewer** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈvjuːə(r)/ Hundreds of viewers rang in to complain about the TV programme.violence*** NOUN [UNCOUNTABLE] /ˈvaɪələns/ You usually encounter a lot of violence in thrillers and 'whodunnits'.vote*** VERB /vəʊt/ I'm going to vote for Jackson.voyage* NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈvɔɪɪdʒ/ Let our fast, modern ships take you on a voyage of discovery.wage*** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /weɪdʒ/ They're protesting about low wages.ward* NOUN [COUNTABLE] /wɔː(r)d/ When Julie was admitted to the ward she was still in a lot of pain.
washing machine* NOUN [COUNTABLE] /ˈwɒʃɪŋ məˈʃiːn/Our washing machine has broken down, so I have to go to the launderette.
wealthy** ADJECTIVE /ˈwelθi/ It's much more important to be happy than it is to be wealthy.well-off ADJECTIVE INFORMAL /wel ɒf/ Sport has made Robert Tuchman well-off, but he started with nothing.
wheel*** NOUN [COUNTABLE] /wiːl/Most people forget that the greatest technological developments took place thousands of years ago – the wheel, for example.
whodunnit
NOUN [COUNTABLE] CINEMA, LITERATURE INFORMAL /ˌhuːˈdʌnɪt/ You usually encounter a lot of violence in thrillers and 'whodunnits'.
winter resort PHRASE /ˈwɪntə(r) /rɪˈzɔː(r)t// The winter resort was so busy that I didn't really enjoy our holiday.with*** PREPOSITION /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ help with, involved with, charge with Does your sister usually help you with your homework?
witness** NOUN /ˈwɪtnəs/No sooner had the police appealed for witnesses than someone came forward.
work*** NOUN /wɜː(r)k/ work (v), worker, (hard)working, (un)workable I was a factory worker for over 30 years.working freelance PHRASE /wɜː(r)kɪŋ ˈfriːlɑːns/ She's been working freelance as a photographer for several years.
working hours PHRASE /wɜː(r)kɪŋ ˈaʊə(r)z/Working freelance is like a dream come true. Can you think of any company that would let you choose your own working hours?
world*** NOUN /wɜː(r)ld/ worldwide, (un)worldly
Getting an adequate supply of fresh water is not always easy, especially in the developing world, where drought is a constant threat in some areas.
worry*** VERB /ˈwʌri/ It's not worth worrying about your health. Just enjoy yourself!
Phrasal verb databasebeat up PHRASAL VERB /biːt ʌp/ hit (a person) repeatedly and violently If you beat someone up, you can be charged with physical assault.break down PHRASAL VERB /breɪk daʊn/ stop working (for machines, cars, etc) Hardly had we set out, when the car broke down!break in PHRASAL VERB /breɪk ɪn/ enter a building illegally The burglars broke in through a downstairs window.break out PHRASAL VERB /breɪk aʊt/ (of diseases, fires, etc) appear suddenly Serious diseases often break out in countries in the developing world.
bring out PHRASAL VERB /brɪŋ aʊt/ release, publish (a new product, magazine, etc)BurgerBar is planning to bring out a new, environmentally friendly container for their fast-food.
bring up PHRASAL VERB /brɪŋ ʌp/ raise (children)My parents brought me up to believe that family is the most important thing in the world.
bring up PHRASAL VERB /brɪŋ ʌp/ mention (a subject)I don't think you should bring the argument up again when we see Ray and Scott.
bump into PHRASAL VERB /bʌmp ˈɪntə/ meet by chance I bumped into your mother at the supermarket.call off PHRASAL VERB /kɔːl ɒf/ postpone; cancel She called off the wedding.calm down PHRASAL VERB /kɑːm daʊn/ become less excited or upset Calm down and tell us what's going on.carry out PHRASAL VERB /ˈkæri aʊt/ do, conduct (research, an investigation, etc) An investigation is being carried out by the prison governor.
catch on PHRASAL VERB /kætʃ ɒn/ become popularHip-hop has really caught on in the last few years – it's more popular than pop these days.
catch up PHRASAL VERB /kætʃ ʌp/ reach the same point The other runners gradually caught up with the leader.
catch up with PHRASAL VERB /kætʃ ʌp wɪθ/reach, learn the latest news about; to begin to have an effect on someone The lack of sleep caught up with her, and she began to doze off.
check in PHRASAL VERB /tʃek ɪn/sign the register at a hotel; tell the airline you have arrived at the airport ready to travel
Have you got the tickets and passports? We need to check in at the desk before we look round the airport shops?
cheer up PHRASAL VERB /tʃɪə(r) ʌp/ become happier, make someone happierWhen Lisa was in hospital, I took her some sweets to try and cheer her up.
clear up PHRASAL VERB /klɪə(r) ʌp/ become brighter (for the weather)There will be heavy rain showers in the morning, but it should clear up by the afternoon.
close down PHRASAL VERB /kləʊz daʊn/ stop doing business Lots of local businesses have closed down recently.come about PHRASAL VERB /kʌm əˈbaʊt/ happen I don't know how it came about that we stopped loving each other.
come across PHRASAL VERB /kʌm əˈkrɒs/ find (often by chance)I came across some really old comics as I was looking round the second-hand bookshop.
come between PHRASAL VERB /kʌm bɪˈtwiːn/ cause trouble or disagreement (between people) He didn't want this to come between them.
come down PHRASAL VERB /kʌm daʊn/ lower, decrease (for prices, etc)The price of smartphones will come down soon. Then my brother will buy one.
come down with PHRASAL VERB /kʌm daʊn wɪθ/ get a minor illness Lots of students have come down with flu over the last couple of weeks.
come into PHRASAL VERB /kʌm ˈɪntə/ inheritSarah was shocked to hear that she had come into a large amount of money.
come off PHRASAL VERB /kʌm ɒf/ leave (a stage, football pitch, etc) He came off the pitch in disgrace after the referee gave him a red card.come on PHRASAL VERB /kʌm ɒn/ develop, improve The computer has come on a long way over the last 30 years.
come out (on top) PHRASAL VERB /kʌm aʊt (ɒn tɒp)/ winMost programmes with crime in are police dramas and the police always come out on top in the end.
come out PHRASAL VERB /kʌm aʊt/ be published, be released (for magazines, CDs, etc); become known When did the first BMX magazine come out?
come over PHRASAL VERB /kʌm ˈəʊvə(r)/ arrive from another country (usually to live)Her great-grandparents came over from Ireland in the nineteenth century.
come round PHRASAL VERB /kʌm raʊnd/to go to a place where someone is, especially their house, in order to visit them A few of my friends came round last night and we watched some DVDs.
come to PHRASAL VERB /kʌm tuː/ regain consciousness after faintingJohn banged his head and was uncounscious for a few minutes before he came to.
come up PHRASAL VERB /kʌm ʌp/ appear (on screen, etc); be going to happenSometimes, problems that come up are of our own making, and sometimes they are out of our control.
come up with PHRASAL VERB /kʌm ʌp wɪθ/ have, create, invent, think of (an idea)Walter Hunt had come up with numerous other inventions before he created the safety pin in 1849.
cross off PHRASAL VERB /krɒs ɒf/ put a line through an item on a list The children say their names, and you cross them off.
cross out PHRASAL VERB /krɒs aʊt/ put a line throughDon't bother using correction fluid. If you make a mistake, just cross it out.
cut down PHRASAL VERB /kʌt daʊn/ cut until it falls (for trees)You'd be surprised at how much of the rainforests is cut down every single day.
cut down (on) PHRASAL VERB /kʌt daʊn (ɒn)/ do/eat less of something I'm trying to cut down on salt.cut off PHRASAL VERB /kʌt ɒf/ disconnect They cut off the electricity last week.depend on PHRASAL VERB /dɪˈpend ɒn/ to need someone or something in order to survive Our whole way of life depends on us having electricity and oil.
die out PHRASAL VERB /daɪ aʊt/ become extinctUnless something is done, the snow leopard will die out within the next decade.
dig up PHRASAL VERB /dɪɡ ʌp/ remove from the ground We will have to dig that tree up.
do without PHRASAL VERB /duː wɪðˈaʊt/ manage to survive withoutTom doesn't have much money so he often has to do without expensive holidays.
drop out PHRASAL VERB /drɒp aʊt/ leave a course, etc before the endEveryone was shocked when the leader dropped out of the race with only two laps to go.
eat up PHRASAL VERB /iːt ʌp/ reduce, decrease (profits, etc) Having children eats up a lot of our family income.
end up PHRASAL VERB /end ʌp/finally arrive at a particular place or in a particular situation; finally do Keep on doing that and you'll end up in serious trouble.
fill in PHRASAL VERB /fɪl ɪn/ complete (an application form, etc) Is there an application form to fill in or should I just send you a CV?
find out PHRASAL VERB /faɪnd aʊt/ discoverIn our feature article you will find out why computers cannot yet translate successfully from one language to another.
finish with PHRASAL VERB /ˈfɪnɪʃ wɪθ/if you have finished with something, you have stopped using it and no longer need it Let me know when you've finished with the newspaper.
fit in PHRASAL VERB /fɪt ɪn/ be accepted as a member of a group I tried to fit in, but they were all much younger than I was.
flick through PHRASAL VERB /flɪk θruː/turn over and look at the pages (of a magazine, etc) quickly I saw the ad for the water park as I was flicking through a magazine.
get away PHRASAL VERB /ɡet əˈweɪ/ leave home, work, etc in order to take a breakShe said she'd meet me for a coffee if she could get away from work for an hour or two.
get away with PHRASAL VERB /ɡet əˈweɪ wɪθ/to manage to do something bad without being punished or criticised for it What made you think you could get away with this without being caught.
get back to (someone) PHRASAL VERB/ɡet bæk tuː (ˈsʌmwʌn)/ reply, respond, contact again Can you get back to me on those figures by the end of the day.
get back PHRASAL VERB /ɡet bæk/ return We're leaving for Spain on the 3rd May and we get back on the 10th.
get back together PHRASAL VERB /ɡet bæk təˈɡeðə(r)/ start a relationship again after having split upSometimes couples who split up get back together and sometimes they don't.
get by PHRASAL VERB /ɡet baɪ/ survive on little money They don't have much money, but they get by.get down PHRASAL VERB /ɡet daʊn/ to start doing seriously (work, revision, etc) It's time you got down to some serious studying!
get down PHRASAL VERB /ɡet daʊn/ to write something somewhereI tried to take notes during the lecture, but I didn't manage to get everything the lecturer said down on paper.
get in PHRASAL VERB /ɡet ɪn/ arrive (for trains, buses, etc)Stan's girlfriend's train gets in in half an hour so he's gone to pick her up from the station.
get off PHRASAL VERB /ɡet ɒf/ leave (a bus, etc)I got off the bus at the wrong stop and had to walk the rest of the way home.
get on (well, badly, etc) (with) PHRASAL VERB /ɡet ɒn (wɪθ)/ have a (good, bad) relationship (with) Do you get on well with your sister?
get on (with) PHRASAL VERB /ɡet ɒn (wɪθ)/ continue doing sthIt's best to get on with your life rather than sit at home waiting for the phone to ring.
get out of PHRASAL VERB /ɡet aʊt əv/remove (clothes); get pleasure or a benefit from something He gets a lot of satisfaction out of being a teacher.
get over PHRASAL VERB /ɡet ˈəʊvə(r)/ recover from, deal with It took my grandma a long time to get over pneumonia.
get round PHRASAL VERB /ɡet raʊnd/move from the start to the finish of a track, course, etc Kids are much better at getting round the man-made rapids than adults.
get through PHRASAL VERB /ɡet θruː/ connect (to someone on the phone) Did you manage to get through to Dennis on the phone yesterday?give back PHRASAL VERB /ɡɪv bæk/ return something you have been given Can I give you back the money I owe you in a few days?give off PHRASAL VERB /ɡɪv ɒf/ produce (a smell, a gas, etc) Trees and plants give off oxygen, which all living things need.
give up PHRASAL VERB /ɡɪv ʌp/stop making an effort; stop doing something (smoking, etc)
If you want to win a marathon, it's important never to give up but to believe that you can keep going.
go for PHRASAL VERB /ɡəʊ fə(r)/ choose I think I'll go for the steak. What are you having?go off PHRASAL VERB /ɡəʊ ɒf/ stop being fresh I threw the bananas away because I thought they had gone off.go off PHRASAL VERB /ɡəʊ ɒf/ explode (for bombs) The bomb went off at half past seven this morning.
go on PHRASAL VERB /ɡəʊ ɒn/ continue; becomeHe watched his latest brainwave go on to become a million dollar earner for someone else!
go out (with friends, etc) PHRASAL VERB /ɡəʊ aʊt/ do social activities outside the house I go out with my friends almost every weekend, and we always have fun.
go out (with someone) PHRASAL VERB /ɡəʊ aʊt/ be the boyfriend/girlfriend of How long have Rob and Sue been going out?
go over PHRASAL VERB /ɡəʊ ˈəʊvə(r)/ explain the main points ofShall we quickly go over that grammar point again, or do you think you understand it now?
go through PHRASAL VERB /ɡəʊ θruː/ experienceAs we go through life, we develop a variety of relationships – with family, friends and teachers.
grow up PHRASAL VERB /ɡrəʊ ʌp/ become older As the kids grew up, it became easier to take them on public transport.
hand in PHRASAL VERB /hænd ɪn/give (a form, test, etc) to someone so they can read or correct it, etc As soon as I finish the science report, I'll hand it in.
hang around PHRASAL VERB /hæŋ əˈraʊnd/ stay at a place doing nothing important I hung around outside waiting for the others.hang up PHRASAL VERB /hæŋ ʌp/ end a phone call I couldn't hear anybody on the line so I decided to hang up.help out PHRASAL VERB /help aʊt/ help someone to do some work, etc How often do you help out around the house?hold (someone) up PHRASAL VERB /həʊld (ˈsʌmwʌn) ʌp/ delay (someone) Sorry I'm late, but my train was help up.hurry up PHRASAL VERB /ˈhʌri ʌp/ do something faster Hurry up! The bus is leaving in a few minutes.
join in PHRASAL VERB /dʒɔɪn ɪn/ take part in an activityJohn and Mark started playing football and all the other children soon joined in.
keep up with PHRASAL VERB /kiːp ʌp wɪθ/make sure you know the latest about (developments, news, etc)
It's important for doctors to keep up with developments in medicine by reading medical journals.
lead to PHRASAL VERB /liːd tuː/ causeFor teenagers, not being able to earn money can lead to a feeling of lack of control.
let down PHRASAL VERB /let daʊn/ disappointDiana really let me down. She promised to be there, but she didn't show up.
let off PHRASAL VERB /let ɒf/ not punishAlthough the driver had been speeding, the police officer let him off with a warning.
live up to PHRASAL VERB /lɪv ʌp tuː/ fulfil (potential, someone's expectations, etc) The beautiful scenery certainly lived up to expectations.
lock out PHRASAL VERB /lɒk aʊt/prevent someone from entering a building (often by locking the doors)
Jason Tarbuck, an inventor from the UK, has come up with a unique way to prevent people from locking themselves out of their houses.
log on PHRASAL VERB /lɒɡ ɒn/gain access to a computer system, etc; get a computer, etc ready to use I keep trying to log on to check my email, but it isn't working.
look after PHRASAL VERB /lʊk ˈɑːftə(r)/ take care of I looked after my neighbours' cat while they were on holiday.look back on PHRASAL VERB /lʊk bæk ɒn/ think about the past Charles Li looks back on his schooldays.look down on PHRASAL VERB /lʊk daʊn ɒn/ not respect, treat as an inferior She looks down on anyone who hasn't had a university education.
look forward to PHRASAL VERB /lʊk ˈfɔː(r)wə(r)d tuː/to feel happy and excited about something that's going to happen I'm really looking forward to starting our science project next week.
look into PHRASAL VERB /lʊk ˈɪntə/ examine Scientists are looking into the possibility of life on other planets.
look round PHRASAL VERB /lʊk raʊnd/ explore and look at (a place, building, etc)We need to check in at the desk before we can look round the airport shops.
look up PHRASAL VERB /lʊk ʌp/find something in a reference book, such as a dictionary If you don't know what a word means, look it up in the dictionary.
look up to PHRASAL VERB /lʊk ʌp tuː/ respect He's a role model for other players to look up to.
make off PHRASAL VERB /meɪk ɒf/ escapeThe shoplifter was caught making off with over €1,000 worth of electrical equipment.
make up PHRASAL VERB /meɪk ʌp/ create; form a part of Women make up 40 per cent of the workforce.meet up PHRASAL VERB /miːt ʌp/ meet (usually socially) We usually meet up for a quick coffee in the morning.
pass out PHRASAL VERB /pɑːs aʊt/ faint, lose consciousnessIt was so hot that I thought I was going to pass out until the teacher opened a window.
pay back PHRASAL VERB /peɪ bæk/return money, etc you have borrowed; take revenge on I'll be able to pay you back next week.
pay off PHRASAL VERB /peɪ ɒf/ produce a benefit or success All those weeks of studying will pay off when you take the exam.
pick up PHRASAL VERB /pɪk ʌp/ collectStan's girlfriend's train gets in in half an hour so he's gone to pick her up from the station.
pop up PHRASAL VERB /pɒp ʌp/ appear suddenly The daffodils and tulips are popping up everywhere. Spring is here!pull out PHRASAL VERB /pʊl aʊt/ remove; reveal suddenly Adams entered the bank and pulled out a gun.put in (for) PHRASAL VERB /pʊt ɪn (fə(r))/ apply (for promotion, a pay rise, etc) Why don't you put in for promotion? You deserve it.put in PHRASAL VERB /pʊt ɪn/ install (a piece of equipment, etc) My dad's decided to put in a new washing machine.put off PHRASAL VERB /pʊt ɒf/ arrange for a later time; make one dislike something The final has been put off until next weekend because of the weather.put on PHRASAL VERB /pʊt ɒn/ start wearing (for clothes, jewellery, etc) Julie put on her coat and went out.put through PHRASAL VERB /pʊt θruː/ connect (on the phone) Could you put me through to Mr Thorpe, please?put up PHRASAL VERB /pʊt ʌp/ provide accommodation; place on a wall Could you put me up for the night when I come to London?put up PHRASAL VERB /pʊt ʌp/ to erect a tent We put up the tents and then searched for wood to build a campfire.put up with PHRASAL VERB /pʊt ʌp wɪθ/ tolerate, stand I don't know how you put up with his rudeness for so long!rip off PHRASAL VERB /rɪp ɒf/ cheat Tourists are worried they'll get ripped off.roll up PHRASAL VERB /rəʊl ʌp/ wrap into the shape of a cyclinder (for paper, etc) She rolled her scarf up and put it in her bag.
run away PHRASAL VERB /rʌn əˈweɪ/ leave (home, etc) secretly (because you are unhappy) When I was 13, I ran away from home.run into PHRASAL VERB /rʌn ˈɪntə meet by accident Guess who I ran into this morning?
run out PHRASAL VERB /rʌn aʊt/ have no more leftIf we continue to use fossil fuels at the present rate, we will eventually run out of oil.
sail through PHRASAL VERB /seɪl θruː/ pass a test, etc easilyI'd thought the exam would be really difficult but in fact I sailed through it.
save up PHRASAL VERB /seɪv ʌp/avoid spending money to keep it for a particular purpose I'm saving up to get a new skateboard.
see off PHRASAL VERB /siː ɒf/say goodbye at a train station, airport, etc to someone leaving We all went to the airport to see Grandma off.
send out PHRASAL VERB /send aʊt/ give, send, transmit (for messages, information, etc) People talk about the messages that crime and violence on TV send out.set about (doing) PHRASAL VERB /set əˈbaʊt (ˈduːɪŋ)/ start doing in an energetic way Donahue set about resolving the problem of rehousing the victims.set off PHRASAL VERB /set ɒf/ start a journey We set off early the next morning.
set out PHRASAL VERB /set aʊt/
start a (long and difficult) journey; to explain, describe or arrange something in a clear and detailed way, especially in writing Our tutor wants us to set out our thoughts in a 3,000-word essay!
set up PHRASAL VERB /set ʌp/start (a business, club, etc); make (a piece of equipment, computer, etc) ready for use I'm thinking of setting up a company to sell jewellery.
set up PHRASAL VERB /set ʌp/put an innocent person in a situation where it appears they are guilty I was set up! Someone else made it look like I'm guilty!
show off PHRASAL VERB /ʃəʊ ɒf/ demonstrate in a proud way how good you are Young musicians will get the chance to show off their musical skills.slow down PHRASAL VERB /sləʊ daʊn/ decrease speed The ferry slowed down as we got closer to the shore.sort out PHRASAL VERB /sɔː(r)t aʊt/ solve; arrange This matter could be sorted out if they would just sit down and talk.speed up PHRASAL VERB /spiːd ʌp/ increase speed The train started to speed up as we left the station.splash out PHRASAL VERB /splæʃ aʊt/ spend a large amount of money (on a luxury item) He just splashed out on a brand new car.
split up PHRASAL VERB /splɪt ʌp/ end a relationshipSometimes couples who split up get back together and sometimes they don't.
stand for PHRASAL VERB /stænd fə(r)/ mean (for letters, abbreviations, etc) BMX stands for 'bicycle motocross'.stand in for PHRASAL VERB /stænd ɪn fə(r)/ take the place of The teacher standing in for Mrs Williams was really nice.stand up PHRASAL VERB /stænd ʌp/ start standing A man at the back stood up to ask a question.
stay on PHRASAL VERB /steɪ ɒn/continue to go to school after you are old enough to leave
I could either stay on at public school or move back home and go to the local sixth form college.
stay out PHRASAL VERB /steɪ aʊt/ not go home You can go to the party, but you mustn't stay out too late.stay up PHRASAL VERB /steɪ ʌp/ not go to bed I prefer not to stay up too late during the week.
stick up (for) PHRASAL VERB /stɪk ʌp fə(r)/ support, defend Don't worry. The family will stick up for you.storm off PHRASAL VERB /stɔː(r)m ɒf/ leave angrily She slammed the door and stormed off.take after PHRASAL VERB /teɪk ˈɑːftə(r)/ resemble, be similar to (an older person in the family) Simon took after his father. They were both mad about fishing.
take away PHRASAL VERB /teɪk əˈweɪ/ removeThey removed all the tins from the shelf to be taken away and disposed of.
take back PHRASAL VERB /teɪk bæk/ return something to the place you got it from If your new watch doesn't work, take it back.take down PHRASAL VERB /teɪk daʊn/ write what someone says As the politician spoke, the journalists took down what he said.
take off PHRASAL VERB /teɪk ɒf/leave the ground (for planes, etc); become popular; remove clothing
As the plane took off, I looked out of the window and saw the city getting smaller.
take (time) off PHRASAL VERB /teɪk (taɪm) ɒf/ spend time doing something other than work, etc We haven't taken any time off since last summer.take on PHRASAL VERB /teɪk ɒn/ employ (staff) The company took on over a hundred new members of staff last year.take on PHRASAL VERB /teɪk ɒn/ agree to do (work, etc) I think I've taken on more work than I can actually manage.
take out PHRASAL VERB /teɪk aʊt/arrange to be given or receive a licence, insurance policy, etc When you take out insurance, read the small print.
take over PHRASAL VERB /teɪk ˈəʊvə(r)/ take control of (a company, etc) Their family firm was taken over by a huge multinational corporation.
take to PHRASAL VERB /teɪk tuː/ begin to do something regularlySean and I have taken to going for a walk every Sunday afternoon. It's so relaxing!
take up PHRASAL VERB /teɪk ʌp/ use, need, fill (time, etc) Interviewing job applicants takes up a lot of my time.
take up PHRASAL VERB /teɪk ʌp/ start (a sport, hobby, etc)My dad's decided to take up hang-gliding. I hope he doesn't hurt himself!
throw away PHRASAL VERB /θrəʊ əˈweɪ/ get rid of (rubbish, etc)We should be very careful what we throw away and try to recycle as much as we can.
tidy up PHRASAL VERB /ˈtaɪdi ʌp/ make a room, etc clean and neat Could you help me tidy up, please?turn down PHRASAL VERB /tɜː(r)n daʊn/ reject, not accept How could you turn down such a fantastic job?turn into PHRASAL VERB /tɜː(r)n ˈɪntə/ change to become (a different thing) The freezing temperatures had turned the water in the lake into ice.turn off PHRASAL VERB /tɜː(r)n ɒf/ make a machine, etc stop working Members of the audience are requested to turn off all mobile phones.turn on PHRASAL VERB /tɜː(r)n ɒn/ make a machine, etc start working Could you turn the TV on? I want to watch the news.turn out PHRASAL VERB /tɜː(r)n aʊt/ be finally discovered The tape turned out to contain vital information.turn over PHRASAL VERB /tɜː(r)n ˈəʊvə(r)/ change (TV channel, etc) Oh, this show is rubbish! Why don't you turn over?turn to PHRASAL VERB /tɜː(r)n tuː/ ask, go to (for advice, help, etc) I'm sorry, but I had no one else to turn to.
turn up PHRASAL VERB /tɜː(r)n ʌp/arrive, appear (often unexpectedly); increase (the volume, level, etc) She failed to turn up for work on Monday.
wash up PHRASAL VERB /wɒʃ ʌp/ wash plates, etc after a mealFill a sink to wash up instead of leaving the tap running and you can reduce the amount of water needed by half.
work out PHRASAL VERB /wɜː(r)k aʊt/solve, calculate; do physical exercise in order to get or remain fit
It took me over half an hour to work out the answer to that maths question.
