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  1. a small shelter for a dog to sleep in
  2. a place where people can leave their dogs to be taken care of when they go on holiday/vacation; a place where dogs are bred
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kennel n
/ˈkenl/
My dog usually sleeps in a kennel.

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  1. [countable] a young sheep
  2. [uncountable] meat from a young sheep
  3. [countable] (informal) used to describe or address somebody with affection or pity
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lamb n
/læm/
Seeing all the lambs in the fields in spring is wonderful!

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vivir en lo “salvaje”

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live in the wild
/lɪv ɪn ðə waɪld/
There is a national park nearby where animals live in the wild.

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to make the crying sound that cats make

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meow v
/miˈaʊ/
I can hear the cat meowing from here.

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when a horse neighs it makes a long high sound

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neigh v
/neɪ/
The horse neighed when it saw me.

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  1. [countable] a hollow place or structure that a bird makes or chooses for laying its eggs in and sheltering its young
  2. [countable] a place where insects or other small creatures live and produce their young
  3. a secret place which is full of bad people and their activities
  4. the home, thought of as the safe place where parents bring up their children
  5. a group or set of similar things that are made to fit inside each other
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nest n
/nest/
Have you seen that bird’s nest? I think there are eggs in there.

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  1. the foot of an animal that has claws or nails

2. (informal) a person’s hand

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paw n
/pɔː/
The cat had white paws.

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  1. something to start to use something again

2. something to put a type of animal, bird or plant back into a region where it once lived

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reintroduce v
/riːɪntrəˈdjuːs/
They’ll try to reintroduce the bear into the wild.

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  1. the hard outer part of eggs, nuts, some seeds and some animals
  2. any object that looks like the shell of a snail or sea creature
  3. a metal case filled with explosive, to be fired from a large gun
  4. the walls or outer structure of something, for example, an empty building or ship after a fire or a bomb attack
  5. any structure that forms a hard outer frame
  6. the outer layer of somebody’s personality; how they seem to be or feel
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shell n
/ʃel/
Snail shells break easily, so don’t tread on them.

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  1. to make a short high sound that is not very loud
  2. (+ speech) to speak in a very high voice, especially when you are nervous or excited
    • adverb/preposition to only just manage to win something, pass a test, etc
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squeak v
/skwiːk/
Oh no! I think I heard a mouse squeak.

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  1. [countable] a building in which horses are kept
  2. [countable + singular or plural verb] an organization that keeps horses for a particular purpose
  3. [countable] a group of racehorses owned or trained by the same person
  4. [singular] a group of people who work or trained in the same place; a group of products made by the same company
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stable n
/ˈsteɪbl/
The horse was led back to the stable.

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  1. countable] the part that sticks out and can be moved at the back of the body of a bird, an animal or a fish
  2. [countable] the back part of a plane, spacecraft, etc
  3. (of something) a part of something that sticks out at the back like a tail
  4. (of something) the last part of something that is moving away from you
  5. a long jacket divided at the back below the waist into two pieces that become narrower at
  6. [uncountable] the side of a coin that does not have a picture of the head of a person on it, used as one choice when a coin is tossed to decide something
  7. (informal) a person who is sent to follow somebody secretly and find out information about where that person goes, what they do, etc
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tail n
/teɪl/
The dog was wagging its tail wildly.

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  1. a large container for holding liquid or gas
  2. a military vehicle covered with strong metal and armed with guns. It can travel over very rough ground using wheels that move inside metal belts.
  3. (Indian English) an artificial pool, lake or reservoir
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tank n
/tæŋk/
We bought a new fish tank. It’s really big and looks great.

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treat in a way that shows a desire to cause pain or suffering

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treat cruelly v
/triːt ˈkruːəli/
Some people treat animals cruelly.

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  1. when birds twitter, they make a series of short high sounds
  2. (on) (about something) + speech (especially British English) to talk quickly in a high excited voice, especially about something that is not very important
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twitter v
/ˈtwɪtə/
I love to hear the birds twitter in the garden.

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higos asados

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baked figs n pl
/beɪkt fɪgz/
Have you tried baked figs? They’re delicious.

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a cooking utensil consisting of a flat rectangular metal sheet used for baking cookies or biscuits

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baking tray n
/ˈbeɪkɪŋ treɪ/
Place the cookie dough on the baking tray and put it in the oven.

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costillas de pollo a la barbacoa

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barbecued pork ribs n pl
/ˈbɑːbɪkjuːd pɔːk rɪbz/
My favourite food is barbecued pork ribs.

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  1. (British English) a small flat dry cake for one person, usually sweet, and baked until crisp
  2. (North American English) a soft bread roll, often eaten with gravy
  3. [uncountable] a pale yellowish-brown colour
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biscuit n
/ˈbɪskɪt/
Would you like some biscuits with your tea?

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arroz hervido

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boiled rice n
/bɔɪld raɪs/
I’m going to prepare some boiled rice for the curry.

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perejil cortado

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chopped parsley n
/tʃɒpt ˈpɑːsli/
I like my scrambled eggs sprinkled with chopped parsley.

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a board made of wood or plastic used for cutting meat or vegetables on

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chopping board n
/ˈtʃɒpɪŋ bɔːd/
Please pass me the chopping board. I need to chop the onions.

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a metal or plastic bowl with a lot of small holes in it, used for draining water from vegetables, etc. after washing or cooking

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colander n
/ˈkʌləndə/
Drain the vegetables using a colander.

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aritos de cebolla to cook food in oil that covers it completely

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deep-fried onion rings n pl
/diːp fraɪd ˈʌnjən rɪŋz/
Deep-fried onion rings are one of my favourite pub snacks.

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a piece of equipment that is used to mix or cut up food

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food processor n
/fuːd ˈprəʊsesə/
Why don’t you use the food processor to combine the ingredients?

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a large shallow pan with a long handle, used for frying food in

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frying pan n
/ˈfraɪɪŋ pæn/
Use a frying pan to cook the omelette.

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queso gratinado

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grated cheese n
/ˈgreɪtɪd tʃiːz/
Why don’t you add some grated cheese to your chips?

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filette de pescado al grill

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grilled fillet of fish n
/grɪld ˈfɪlɪt əv fɪʃ/
I quite enjoy a grilled fillet of fish.

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[uncountable]

potatoes that have been boiled and crushed into a soft mass, often with butter and milk

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mashed potatoes n pl
/mæʃt pəˈteɪtəʊz/
I like my salmon with mashed potatoes.

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chocolate derretido

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melted chocolate n
/ˈmeltɪd ˈtʃɒklət/
She poured some melted chocolate over the ice cream.

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ternera picada

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minced beef n
/mɪnst biːf/
My favourite lasagne is made with minced beef.

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a large bowl for mixing food in

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mixing bowl n
/ˈmɪksɪŋ bəʊl/
Put the flour and the water in a mixing bowl.

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a hot dish of eggs mixed together and fried, often with cheese, meat, vegetables, etc. added

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omelette n
/ˈɒmlət/
I often eat an omelette for dinner.

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gambas peladas

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peeled prawns n pl
/piːld prɔːnz/
Add the peeled prawns to the pan and stir.

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huevo cocido

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poached egg n
/pəʊtʃt egz/
I can’t remember the last time I had poached egg.

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ollas y sartenes

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pots and pans n pl
/pɒts ənd pænz/
You need a good collection of pots and pans if you like cooking.

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cordero asado

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roast lamb n
/rəʊst læm/
We generally have roast lamb on Sundays.

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a deep round metal pot with a lid and one long handle or two short handles, used for cooking things over heat

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saucepan n
/ˈsɔːspən/
Boil the potatoes in a saucepan.

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huevos revueltos

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scrambled eggs n pl
/ˈskræmbld egz/
My favourite breakfast is scrambled eggs.

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colador/tamiz

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sieve n
/sɪv/
Put the vegetables in a sieve to drain the water.

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cbread that is sold already cut into slices

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sliced bread n
/slaɪst bred/
Put the sliced bread in the toaster.

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mejillon hervido

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steamed mussels n pl
/stiːmd ˈmʌslz/
I love the taste of steamed mussels, but they sometimes make me feel ill.

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ciruelas estofadas/gisadas

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stewed plums n pl
/stjuːd plʌmz/
Have you ever cooked stewed plums?

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pechuga de pollo rellena

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stuffed chicken breast n
/stʌft ˈtʃɪkɪn brest/
I’m having stuffed chicken breast for dinner.

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sandwich tostados

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toasted sandwich n
/ˈtəʊstɪd ˈsænwɪtʃ/
I had a toasted sandwich for lunch.

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utensilios

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utensils n pl
/juːˈtenslz/
Some kitchen utensils are very useful.

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cream that becomes thicker when it is stirred quickly

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whipped cream n
/wɪpt kriːm/
Try the hot chocolate with whipped cream.

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batidor

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whisk n
/wɪsk/
Stir the eggs with a whisk.

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  1. (British English) a person who does not tell other people much about their life, and who surprises other people by having interesting qualities
  2. a person taking part in a race, etc. who surprises everyone by winning
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a dark horse
/ə dɑːk hɔːs/
I think James was married before, but I’m not sure. He’s a bit of a dark horse.

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  1. somebody to love somebody very much

2. to like something very much

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adore v
/əˈdɔː/
My children absolutely adore animals.

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like, containing or covered with butter

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buttery adj
/ˈbʌtəri/
I love buttery biscuits.

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importar/preocupar muy poco sobre

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care very little about
/keə ˈveri ˈlɪtl əˈbaʊt/
I’m not an animal lover. I care very little about other species.

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  1. (informal) not very good or original, and without style, in a way that is embarrassing but amusing
  2. (informal) too emotional or romantic, in a way that is embarrassing
  3. (of a smile) done in an exaggerated and probably not sincere way
  4. smelling or tasting of cheese
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cheesy adj
/ˈtʃiːzi/
My kids love cheesy cauliflower.

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sombrero de chef

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chef’s hat n
/ʃefs hæt/
You need to wear a chef’s hat at all times.

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porcion de niño

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children’s portion n
/ˈtʃɪldrənz ˈpɔːʃn/
The restaurant is good value – and they serve children’s portions, so the kids don’t waste food.

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like ​chocolate in ​smell, ​taste, or ​colour:

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chocolatey adj
/ˈtʃɒkləti/
I don’t like cakes which are too chocolatey.

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you should not be too confident that something will be successful, because something may still go wrong

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dont count your chickens before they hatch
/kaʊnt jɔː ˈtʃɪkɪnz bɪˈfɔː ðeɪ hætʃ/
You might think you’ve passed the exam, but don’t count your chickens before they hatch.

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  1. thick and smooth like cream; containing a lot of cream

2. pale yellowish-white in colour

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creamy adj
/ˈkriːmi/
The salmon is served with a creamy sauce.

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to do the hard, ​boring ​part of a ​job:

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do all the donkey work
/duː ɔːl ðə ˈdɒŋki wɜːk/
I did all the donkey work for this project. I hope to get some credit for it.

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  1. (informal) that makes you suspicious because it seems dishonest
  2. smelling or tasting like a fish
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fishy adj
/ˈfɪʃi/
What are you cooking? It smells fishy.

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  1. smelling or tasting strongly of fruit
  2. (of a voice or laugh) deep and pleasant in quality
  3. (North American English, informal) (of people) slightly crazy
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fruity adj
/ˈfruːti/
This cheese has a slightly fruity flavour.

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(informal) used to say that somebody is not really as angry or as aggressive as they sound

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her bark is worse than her bite
/hɜː bɑːk ɪz wɜːs ðən hɜː baɪt/
My boss can seem quite aggressive, but in fact her bark is worse than her bite.

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  1. A plant whose stem does not produce woody, persistent tissue and generally dies back at the end of each growing season.
  2. Any of various often aromatic plants used especially in medicine or as seasoning.
  3. Slang Marijuana.
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herby adj
/ˈhɜːbi/
His food tends to be a little too herby for me.

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matar dos pajaros de un tiro

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kill two birds with one stone
/kɪl tuː bɜːdz wɪð wʌn stəʊn/
The meeting is in Manchester so I can visit my mother and kill two birds with one stone.

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tasting or smelling of lemon

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lemony adj
/ˈleməni/
This fish has a lemony flavour.

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como pez fuera del agua

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like a fish out of water
/laɪk ə fɪʃ aʊt əv ˈwɔːtə/
He was like a fish out of water when we moved to London.

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(informal) used to say that something, especially criticism, has no effect on somebody/something

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like water off a duck’s back
/laɪk ˈwɔːtər ɒf ə dʌks bæk/
I told him everything I thought about him, but it was like water off a duck’s back.

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  1. containing a lot of meat
  2. smelling, or tasting like meat
  3. (approving) containing a lot of important or interesting ideas
  4. (informal) large and fat; with a lot of flesh
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meaty adj
/ˈmiːti/
We had a meaty stew for dinner.

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tasting or smelling of mint

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minty adj
/ˈmɪnti/
My son complains that his toothpaste is too minty.

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  1. tasting of pepper a hot peppery sauce

2. bad-tempered

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peppery adj
/ˈpepəri/
This sauce is a bit too peppery.

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libro de recetas

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recipe book n
/ˈresəpi bʊk/
My mum bought me a recipe book for my birthday. What was she trying to say?

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  1. containing or tasting of salt

2. (old-fashioned) (of language or humour) amusing and sometimes slightly rude

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salty adj
/ˈsɔːlti/
Crisps are rather salty.

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(informal) to suspect that something is wrong about a situation

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smell a rat
/smel ə ræt/
They said no one was going to be fired, but I smell a rat.

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  1. (of food) having a strong taste because spices have been used to flavour it
  2. (informal) (of a story, piece of news, etc.) exciting and slightly shocking
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spicy adj
/ˈspaɪsi/
I can’t eat really spicy food.

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  1. containing sugar

2. (disapproving) seeming too full of emotion in a way that is not sincere

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sugary adj
/ˈʃʊgəri/
I love sugary doughnuts.

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the largest or best part of something when it is divided

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the lion’s share of sth
/də ˈlaɪənz ʃeə/
When they divorced, his wife got the lion’s share of everything they owned.

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ensalada de atun

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tuna salad n
/ˈtjuːnə ˈsæləd/
I like my tuna salad dressed with olive oil.

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  1. of or like water; containing a lot of water
  2. weak and/or pale
  3. (of food, drink, etc.) containing too much water; thin and having no taste
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watery adj
/ˈwɔːtəri/
The sauce is a bit watery.

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con el rabo entre las piernas

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with his tail between his legs
/wɪð hɪz teɪl bɪˈtwiːn hɪz legz/
After playing so badly, he walked off with his tail between his legs.

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  1. countable, uncountable] a thin sauce used to add flavour to salads, usually made from oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, etc
  2. a piece of soft material placed over a wound in order to protect it
  3. the act of putting on clothes
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dressing n
/ˈdresɪŋ/
What’s your favourite salad dressing?

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  1. crazy

2. about somebody/something very much in love with somebody; very enthusiastic about something

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nuts n pl
/nʌts/
I’m allergic to nuts.

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salsa

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sauce n
/sɔːs/
Have you tried mint sauce?

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  1. something to gain something by your own efforts, ability or behaviour
  2. something to obtain something by buying or being given it
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acquire v
/əˈkwaɪə/
I wanted to acquire citizenship to be able to stay in the UK.

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  1. to tell the public about a product or a service in order to encourage people to buy or to use it
  2. to let people know that something is going to happen, or that a job is available by giving details about it in a newspaper, on a notice in a public place, on the Internet, etc
  3. something to show or tell something about yourself to other people
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advertise v
/ˈædvətaɪz/
The company is planning to advertise the new product on TV and online.

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  1. to tell people something officially, especially about a decision, plans, etc
  2. to give information about something in a public place, especially through a loudspeaker
  3. to say something in a loud and/or serious way
  4. yourself/somebody to tell somebody your name or somebody else’s name when you or they arrive at a place
  5. something to introduce, or to give information about, a programme on the radio or television
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announce v
/əˈnaʊns/
The Royal Family may announce the prince’s engagement next week.

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  1. feeling shame or embarrassment about somebody/something or because of something you have done
  2. to do something unwilling to do something because of shame or embarrassment
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ashamed adj
/əˈʃeɪmd/
When the shop manager told my parents I had stolen some sweets I felt ashamed.

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  1. a promise to do something or to behave in a particular way; a promise to support somebody/something; the fact of committing yourself
  2. (uncountable)(to somebody/something) the willingness to work hard and give your energy and time to a job or an activity
  3. a thing that you have promised or agreed to do, or that you have to do
  4. (of something) (to something) agreeing to use money, time or people in order to achieve something
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commitment n
/kəˈmɪtmənt/
The company’s commitment to providing quality at a reasonable price has been key to its success.

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  1. an agreement made between two people or groups in which each side gives up some of the things they want so that both sides are happy at the end
  2. (between A and B) a solution to a problem in which two or more things cannot exist together as they are, in which each thing is reduced or changed slightly so that they can exist together
  3. the act of reaching a compromise
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compromise n
/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/
I know we will never agree, but we should try and reach a compromise.

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89
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designed and made for a particular person

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custom-made adj
/ˈkʌstəm meɪd/
I’d love to get a custom-made pair of shoes.

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  1. (something) (into something) if an emotion or a feeling deepens, or if something (…) it, it becomes stronger
  2. (something) to become worse; to make something worse
  3. to become deeper; to make something deeper
  4. something to improve your knowledge or understanding of something
  5. (something) if colour or light (..) or if something (…) it, it becomes darker deepening shadows
  6. (something) (to something) if a sound or voice (..) it becomes lower or you make it lower
  7. you breathe more deeply than usual
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deepen v
/ˈdiːpən/
The water started to deepen gradually.

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  1. to say that something is not true
  2. something to refuse to admit or accept something
  3. (formal) to refuse to allow somebody to have something that they want or ask for
  4. (something) (formal) to refuse to let yourself have something that you would like to have, especially for moral or
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deny v
/dɪˈnaɪ/
I don’t deny being in the house, I just didn’t touch anything!

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  1. the distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something
  2. the distance from the front to the back of something
  3. the strength and power of feelings
  4. the quality of knowing or understanding a lot of details about something; the ability to provide and explain these details
  5. the deepest, most extreme or serious part of something
  6. the strength of a colour
  7. the quality in a work of art or a photograph which makes it appear not to be flat
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depth n
/depθ/
What’s the depth of the water here?

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making somebody lose their hope or enthusiasm

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dispiriting adj
/dɪˈspɪrɪtɪŋ/
Getting a new passport was quite a dispiriting experience – it took ages!

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  1. [only before noun] connected with the trade, industry and development of wealth of a country, an area or a society
  2. (of a process, a business or an activity) producing enough profit to continue
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economic adj
/iːkəˈnɒmɪk/
I don’t agree with this government’s economic policy.

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  1. providing good service or value in relation to the amount of time or money spent
  2. using no more of something than is necessary
  3. not spending more money than necessary
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economical adj
/iːkəˈnɒmɪkl/
The Toyota isn’t only nicer, it’s also much more economical.

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  1. (on somebody/something) a change that somebody/something causes in somebody/something else; a result
  2. a particular look, sound or impression that somebody, such as an artist or a writer, wants to
  3. (plural) your personal possessions
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effect n
/ɪˈfekt/
What is the main effect of the crisis?

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  1. (of a person or their behaviour) shy, awkward or ashamed, especially in a social situation
  2. not having any money; in a difficult financial situation
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embarrassed adj
/ɪmˈbærəst/
As soon as the man from the garage arrived, my car started.

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very difficult to believe

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far-fetched adj
/fɑː fetʃt/
I was so embarrassed! His ideas were a bit far-fetched.

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Uncountable

  1. the quality of being level or smooth
  2. the fact of being dull and lacking in interest, enthusiasm or emotion
  3. the fact of business not being very successful because very little is being sold
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flatness n
/ˈflætnəs/
She liked the flatness of the plain.

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  1. to become or make something become flat or flatter
  2. something to destroy or knock down a building, tree, etc
  3. somebody (informal) to defeat somebody easily in a competition, an argument, etc.
  4. somebody (informal) to hit somebody very hard so that they fall down
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flatten v
/ˈflætn/
The cookies will flatten slightly while cooking.

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  1. (approving) the ability to change to suit new conditions or situations
  2. the ability to bend easily without breaking
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flexibility n
/fleksəˈbɪləti/
I need to do some exercises to develop my flexibility.

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  1. a person who comes from a different country

2. a person who does not belong in a particular place

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foreigner n
/ˈfɒrənə/
As a foreigner, things were a bit more complicated for me.

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103
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a piece of clothing

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garment n
/ˈgɑːmənt/
A garment is a piece of clothing.

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  1. in a very serious and important way; in a way that gives you a reason to feel worried
  2. in a way that is serious in manner, as if something sad, important or worrying has just happened
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gravely adv
/ˈgreɪvli/
My parents looked gravely at me.

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the process of trying to find an answer by guessing when you do not have enough information to be sure

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guesswork n
/ˈgeswɜːk/
It is so accurate it has completely eliminated guesswork.

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  1. the measurement of how tall a person or thing is
  2. the quality of being tall or high
  3. a particular distance above the ground
  4. (often used in names) a high place or position
  5. the point when something is at its best or strongest
  6. [plural] a better or greater level of something; a situation where something is very good
  7. of something an extreme example of a particular quality
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height n
/haɪt/
I’m the same height as my sister.

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if a feeling or an effect heightens, or something heightens it, it becomes stronger or increases

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heighten v
/ˈhaɪtn/
Tension has heightened after the attack.

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108
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  1. to put somebody/something in a particular position, especially when it is done gently or carefully
  2. something (down) to put something down, especially on the floor, ready to be used
  3. to spread something on something; to cover something with a layer of something
  4. (something) if a bird, an insect, a fish, etc
  5. something (British English) to arrange knives, forks, plates, etc. on a table ready for a meal
  6. something + adverb/preposition to present a proposal, some information, etc. to somebody for them to think about and decide on
  7. somebody/something + adverb/preposition (formal) to put somebody/something in a particular position or state, especially a difficult or unpleasant one
  8. something + adverb/preposition used with a noun to form a phrase that has the same meaning as the verb related to the noun
  9. something to prepare something in detail
  10. somebody (slang) to have sex with somebody
  11. something to prepare a fire by arranging wood, sticks or coal
  12. to bet money on something; to place a bet
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lay v
/leɪ/
If you lay her on the sofa gently, she may not wake up.

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  1. the size or measurement of something from one end to the other
  2. the amount of time that something lasts
  3. the amount of writing in a book, or a document, etc.; the amount of time that a film/movie lasts
  4. the distance from one end of a swimming pool to the other
  5. the size of a horse or boat from one end to the other, when it is used to measure the distance between two horses or boats taking part in a race
  6. a long thin piece of something
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length n
/leŋθ/
What’s the length of the room?

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110
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to become longer; to make something longer

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lengthen v
/ˈleŋθən/
I need to lengthen this skirt.

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  1. (of a person or an animal) to be or put yourself in a flat or horizontal position so that you are not standing or sitting
  2. (of a thing) to be or remain in a flat position on a surface
  3. to be, remain or be kept in a particular state
    • adverb/preposition (of a town, natural feature, etc.) to be located in a particular place
    • adverb/preposition to be spread out in a particular place
  6. (British English) to be in a particular position during a competition
  7. (in something) (of ideas, qualities, problems, etc.) to exist or be found
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lie v
/laɪ/
Please lie down and relax.

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[uncountable] (formal) a deep feeling of sadness that lasts for a long time and often cannot be explained

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melancholy n
/ˈmelənkəli/
A mood of melancholy descended on me.

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al volver a casa

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on returning home
/ɒn rɪˈtɜːnɪŋ həʊm/
The first thing I did on returning home was phone my parents.

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  1. a person who is not accepted as a member of a society, group, etc
  2. a person who is not part of a particular organization or profession
  3. a person or an animal taking part in a race or competition that is not expected to win
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outsider n
/aʊtˈsaɪdə/
She felt like an outsider most of the time.

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115
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a very thin book with a paper cover, containing information about a particular subject

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pamphlet n
/ˈpæmflət/
I brought you an instructional pamphlet.

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116
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an exercise in which you lie on your stomach and raise your body off the ground by pressing down on your hands until your arms are straight

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press-ups n
/pres ʌps/
He does 20 press-ups every morning.

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  1. [usually before noun] main; most important; basic
  2. [usually before noun] (formal or specialist) developing or happening first; earliest
  3. [only before noun] (especially British English) connected with the education of children between the ages of about five and eleven
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primary adj
/ˈpraɪməri/
Wanting to stay in the UK was my primary reason for acquiring citizenship.

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118
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to think carefully and deeply about something

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reflect on v
/rɪˈflekt ɒn/
When I reflected on the issue, my view changed.

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  1. to say that you will not do something that somebody has asked you to do
  2. something to say that you do not want something that has been offered to you
  3. to say that you will not allow something; to say that you will not give or allow somebody something that they want or need
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refuse v
/rɪˈfjuːz/
The man refused to put out his cigarette.

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to make something shorter; to become shorter

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shorten v
/ˈʃɔːtn/
I need to shorten these trousers. They are too long.

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121
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  1. the fact of being short in length or height

2. shortness of breath difficulty breathing, for example because of illness

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shortness n
/ˈʃɔːtnəs/
My grandfather suffers from shortness of breath.

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122
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an exercise for making your stomach muscles strong, in which you lie on your back on the floor and raise the top part of your body to a sitting position

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sit-ups n
/sɪt ʌps/
I can perform 10 more sit-ups since I started the training.

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  1. the row of small bones that are connected together down the middle of the back
  2. any of the sharp pointed parts like needles on some plants and animals
  3. the narrow part of the cover of a book that the pages are joined to
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spine n
/spaɪn/
When I lifted the heavy weight I injured my spine and had to see a back specialist.

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  1. [uncountable, singular] the quality of being physically strong
  2. [uncountable] the ability that something has to resist force or hold heavy weights without breaking or being damaged
  3. uncountable, singular] the quality of being brave and determined in a difficult situation
  4. [uncountable] the power and influence that somebody/something has
  5. [uncountable] how strong or deeply felt an opinion or a feeling is
  6. a quality or an ability that a person or thing has that gives them an advantage
  7. [uncountable] how strong a natural force is
  8. [uncountable, countable] how strong a particular flavour or substance is
  9. [uncountable] how strong a country’s currency (= unit of money) is in relation to other countries’ currencies
  10. [uncountable] the number of people in a group, a team or an organization
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strength n
/streŋθ/
I need to gain some strength in my legs.

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125
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to become stronger; to make somebody/something stronger

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strengthen v
/ˈstreŋθn/
Regular exercise strengthens your muscles.

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  1. (something) to make something longer, wider or looser, for example by pulling it; to become longer, etc. in this way
  2. (of cloth) to become bigger or longer when you pull it and return to its original shape when you stop
  3. to pull something so that it is smooth and tight
  4. to put your arms or legs out straight and contract your muscles
  5. to put out an arm or a leg in order to reach something
    • adverb/preposition to spread over an area of land
    • adverb/preposition to continue over a period of time
  8. (to something) (used in negative sentences and questions about an amount of money) to be enough to buy or pay for something
  9. somebody/something to make use of a lot of your money, supplies, time, etc
  10. somebody/something to make use of all somebody’s skill, intelligence, etc
  11. something to use something in a way that would not normally be considered fair, acceptable, etc
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stretch v
/stretʃ/
This exercise is designed to stretch your leg muscles.

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127
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  1. a set of rooms, especially in a hotel
  2. a set of matching pieces of furniture
  3. a piece of music made up of three or more related parts, for example pieces from an opera
  4. (computing) a set of related computer programs
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suite n
/swiːt/
The hotel gave us a suite instead of a double bedroom.

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  1. (against somebody) (for something) the process of using a court to settle a disagreement or to deal with a complaint
  2. [plural] an event or a series of actions
  3. [plural] the official written report of a meeting, etc
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the proceedings n
/ðə prəˈsiːdɪŋz/
My family viewed the proceedings from the public gallery.

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129
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to become thicker; to make something thicker

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thicken v
/ˈθɪkən/
If you want to thicken the sauce, add flour.

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130
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  1. [uncountable, countable] the size of something between opposite surfaces or sides
  2. (of something) a layer of something
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thickness n
/ˈθɪknəs/
I don’t like the thickness of the sauce.

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  1. the top part of the leg between the knee and the hip

2. the top part of the leg of a chicken, etc., cooked and eaten

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thigh n
/θaɪ/
The strength for a great serve is provided by your thigh muscles.

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132
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  1. (in something/in doing something) the process of learning the skills that you need to do a job
  2. the process of preparing to take part in a sports competition by doing physical exercises
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training n
/ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
Weight training speeds up the rate at which calories are burnt.

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133
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  1. [countable] the thick main stem of a tree, that the branches grow from
  2. [countable] the space at the back of a car that you put bags, cases, etc. in
  3. the long nose of an elephant
  4. a large strong box with a lid used for storing or transporting clothes, books, etc.
  5. the main part of the human body apart from the head, arms and legs
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trunk n
/trʌŋk/
Abdominal muscles support the trunk.

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134
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  1. very active, determined or full of energy

2. strong and healthy

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vigorous adj
/ˈvɪgərəs/
You should do vigorous exercise at least twice a week.

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135
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  1. (somebody/something) to make somebody/something less strong or powerful; to become less strong or powerful
  2. (something) to make something less physically strong; to become less physically strong
  3. to become or make somebody become less determined or certain about something
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weaken v
/ˈwiːkən/
The team has been weakened by injury.

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  1. [uncountable] lack of strength, power or determination

2. a weak point in a system, somebody’s character, etc

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weakness n
/ˈwiːknəs/
He’s almost unbeatable. He has no real weakness.

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137
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  1. to become wider; to make something wider

2. to become larger in degree or range; to make something larger in degree or range

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widen v
/ˈwaɪdn/
Here the stream widens into a river.

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  1. [uncountable, countable] the measurement from one side of something to the other; how wide something is
  2. a piece of material of a particular width
  3. the distance between the two long sides of a swimming pool
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width n
/wɪdθ/
What’s the width of the river?

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  1. [not usually before noun] (to somebody/something) (together) near in space or time
  2. [not before noun] to something to doing something almost in a particular state; likely to do something soon
  3. (to somebody) knowing somebody very well and liking them very much
  4. near in family relationship
  5. very involved in the work or activities of somebody else, usually seeing and talking to them regularly
  6. [only before noun] careful and thorough
  7. (to something) very similar to something else or to an amount
  8. won by only a small amount or distance
  9. used to describe something, usually a dangerous or unpleasant situation, that nearly happens
  10. with little or no space in between
  11. cut very short, near to the skin
  12. [only before noun] carefully guarded
  13. warm in an uncomfortable way because there does not seem to be enough fresh air
  14. [not before noun] (about something) not willing to give personal information about yourself
  15. [not before noun] (British English) not liking to spend money
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close adj
/kləʊs/
I like it when they show close views of the action.

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  1. (something) to put something into a position so that it covers an opening; to get into this position
  2. something (up) to move the parts of something together so that it is no longer open
  3. to make the work of a shop/store, etc. stop for a period of time; to not be open for people to use
  4. to end or make something end
  5. to be worth a particular amount at the end of the day’s business
  6. (something) to make the distance or difference between two people or things smaller; to become smaller or narrower
  7. about/around/over somebody/something to hold something/somebody firmly
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close v
/kləʊz/
What time does the ticket office close?

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a feeling of happiness or satisfaction

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content n
/ˈkɒntent/
The content of the programme wasn’t very interesting.

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  1. (with something) happy and satisfied with what you have

2. willing to do something

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content adj
/kənˈtent/
Footballers never seem content with their contracts.

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  1. extremely small

2. very detailed, careful and thorough

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minute adj
/maɪˈnjuːt/
They found a minute quantity of a banned substance in his blood sample.

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  1. each of the 60 parts of an hour, that are equal to 60 seconds
  2. a very short time
  3. an exact moment in time
  4. each of the 60 equal parts of a degree, used in measuring angles
  5. a summary or record of what is said or decided at a formal meeting
  6. a short note on a subject, especially one that recommends a course of action
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minute n
/ˈmɪnɪt/
He scored a goal one minute before the end of the match.

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  1. (of somebody/something) a number of people standing or sitting next to each other in a line; a number of objects arranged in a line
  2. a line of seats in a cinema/movie theater, etc
  3. a complete line of stitches in knitting or crochet
    4.
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row n
/rəʊ/
People who row tend to have very good biceps.

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to have a noisy argument

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row v
/raʊ/
The coach had a row with the owner of the team.

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  1. to damage something by pulling it apart or into pieces or by cutting it on something sharp; to become damaged in this way
  2. something in something to make a hole in something by force
  3. to remove something from something else by pulling it roughly or violently
  4. to pull yourself/somebody away by force from somebody/something that is holding you or them
  5. to injure a muscle, etc. by stretching it too much
    • adverb/preposition to move somewhere very quickly or in an excited way
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tear v
/teə/
If you tear a muscle, you may not be able to train for six months.

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a drop of liquid that comes out of your eye when you cry

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tear n
/tɪə/
A tear rolled down her cheek.

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  1. uncountable, singular] the act of using something; the state of being used
  2. [countable, uncountable] a purpose for which something is used; a way in which something is or can be used
  3. (of something) the right or opportunity to use something, for example something that belongs to somebody else
  4. the ability to use your mind or body
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use n
/juːz/
If you use a high-tech swimsuit, you’ll be able to swim much faster.

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  1. to do something with a machine, a method, an object, etc. for a particular purpose
  2. to take a particular amount of a liquid, substance, etc. in order to achieve or make something
  3. to say or write particular words or a particular type of language
  4. somebody (disapproving) to be kind, friendly, etc. to somebody with the intention of getting an advantage for yourself from them
  5. (something) to take illegal drugs
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use v
/juːs/
It’s no use complaining.

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  1. an injury to part of the body, especially one in which a hole is made in the skin using a weapon
  2. mental or emotional pain caused by something unpleasant that has been said or done to you
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wound n
/wuːnd/
His head wound was bleeding.

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  1. somebody/something to injure part of the body, especially by making a hole in the skin using a weapon
  2. somebody to hurt somebody’s feelings
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wound v
/waʊnd/
He wound the tape tightly around his ankle to prevent a sprain.

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153
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tending to forget things, perhaps because you are not thinking about what is around you, but about something else

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absent-minded adj
/ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/
She’s so absent-minded – she’s always forgetting things.

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behaving in a proud, unpleasant way, showing little thought for other people

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arrogant adj
/ˈærəɡənt/
People who sign their names in capital letters are often arrogant.

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very strange or unusual

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bizarre adj
/bɪˈzɑː(r)/
They asked some bizarre questions in the job interview.

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  1. (of two or more events) to take place at the same time
  2. formal) (of ideas, opinions, etc.) to be the same or very similar
  3. (of objects or places) to meet; to share the same space
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coincide v
/ˌkəʊɪnˈsaɪd/
Do any of the interpretations coincide with what you already thought?

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somebody/something (not used in the progressive tenses) to dislike and have no respect for somebody/something

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despise v
/dɪˈspaɪz/
Which living person do you most despise, and why?

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  1. to pull somebody/something along with effort and difficulty
  2. to move yourself slowly and with effort
  3. somebody/yourself + adverb/preposition to persuade somebody to come or go somewhere they do not really want to come or go to
  4. (of time or an event) to pass very slowly
  5. to move, or make something move, partly touching the ground
  6. (for somebody/something) to search the bottom of a river, lake, etc. with nets or hooks
  7. something + adverb/preposition to move some text, an icon, etc. across the screen of a computer using the mouse
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drag v
/dræɡ/
If you drag that chair across the floor it will make a loud noise.

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159
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when you think about the true, important or basic nature of somebody/something

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essentially adv
/ɪˈsenʃəli/
Essentially, we use this interview technique to find people who can handle stress.

160
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a person whose job is to sell houses and land for people

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estate agent n
/ɪsˈteɪt ˌeɪdʒənt/
The estate agent showed us around the house.

161
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cheerful and not easily made angry

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good-tempered adj
/ˌɡʊd ˈtempəd/
My mum is very good-tempered.

162
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calm and relaxed; seeming not to worry about anything

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laid-back adj
/ˌleɪd ˈbæk/
I’m really laid-back – nothing bothers me usually.

163
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  1. strange or unusual
  2. [only before noun] (no comparative or superlative) happening or appearing occasionally; not very regular or frequent
  3. [only before noun] (no comparative or superlative) of no particular type or size; various
  4. [usually before noun] (no comparative or superlative) not with the pair or set that it belongs to; not matching
  5. (no comparative or superlative) (of numbers) that cannot be divided exactly by the number two
  6. [only before noun] available; that somebody can use
  7. (no comparative or superlative; usually placed immediately after a number) approximately or a little more than the number mentioned
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odd adj
/ɒd/
Your neighbour looks really odd.

164
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agencia [uncountable]

the act or process of finding new people to join a company, an organization, the armed forces, etc

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recruitment agency n
/rɪˈkruːtmənt ˌeɪdʒənsi/
He works for a recruitment agency as a headhunter.

165
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  1. to move your hand, or something such as a cloth, backwards and forwards over a surface while pressing firmly
  2. to press two surfaces against each other and move them backwards and forwards; to be pressed together and move in this way
  3. (of a surface) to move backwards and forwards many times against something while pressing it, especially causing pain or damage
  4. something + adverb/preposition to spread a liquid or other substance over a surface while pressing firmly
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rub v
/rʌb/
You should rub some cream into your wasp sting.

166
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  1. (with/opposite somebody) (in something) to have one of the main parts in a film/movie, play, etc
  2. somebody if a film/movie, play, etc. stars somebody, that person has one of the main parts
  3. to put a symbol shaped like a star (= an asterisk) next to a word, etc. in order to make people notice it
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star v
/stɑː(r)/
He has starred in many successful films.

167
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  1. (British English) used to describe houses that form part of a terrace, or streets with houses in terraces
  2. (of a slope or the side of a hill) having a series of flat areas of ground like steps cut into it
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terraced adj
/ˈterəst/
Our house is the middle one of three terraced houses.

168
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abeja

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wasp n
/wɒsp/
I was stung by a wasp in a market when I was six.

169
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  1. containing a sensible variety of the sort of things or people that are needed a well-balanced diet
  2. (of a person or their behaviour) sensible and emotionally in control
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well-balanced adj
/ˌwel ˈbælənst/
She’s really well-balanced so she deals with problems easily.

170
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(informal, disapproving)

having a very high opinion of how important and clever you are; too proud

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big-headed adj
/ˌbɪɡ ˈhedɪd/
My sister is so big-headed – she’s always telling us how brilliant she is!

171
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[uncountable, countable]

the crime of forcing the driver of a car to take you somewhere or give you their car, using threats and violence

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car-jacking n
/ˈkɑːdʒækɪŋ/
Car-jacking is a common crime in this country.

172
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a person who is believed to have the power to be able to see future events or to communicate with people who are dead or far away

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clairvoyant n
/kleəˈvɔɪənt/
My great-aunt was a clairvoyant and could predict the future.

173
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  1. an animal that lived millions of years ago but is now extinct (= it no longer exists).
  2. (disapproving) a person or thing that is old-fashioned and cannot change in the changing conditions of modern life
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dinosaur n
/ˈdaɪnəsɔː(r)/
Tyrannosaurus rex was the fiercest dinosaur.

174
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chaving lost hope or confidence

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disheartened adj
/dɪsˈhɑːtnd/
Don’t get disheartened if you fail your driving test the first time.

175
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  1. to develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complicated form; to develop something in this way (..) (from something) (into something)
  2. (biology) (of plants, animals, etc.) to develop over time, often many generations, into forms that are better adapted to survive changes in their environment
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evolve v

/iˈvɒlv/

176
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  1. to become greater in size, number or importance; to make something greater in size, number or importance
  2. (business) new branches are opened, it makes more money, etc
  3. to talk more; to add details to what you are saying
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expand v

/ɪkˈspænd/

177
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a person who treats sick people through the power of belief and prayer

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faith healer n

/ˈfeɪθ ˌhiːlə(r)/

178
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  1. (wings)they move quickly up and down
  2. to move or to make something move up and down or from side to side, often making a noise
  3. (British English, informal) to behave in an anxious or excited way
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flap v

/flæp/

179
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nervous and/or confused, especially because you have a lot to do or are in a hurry

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flustered adj

/ˈflʌstəd/

180
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the art or gift of prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by supernatural means

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fortune telling n

/ˈfɔːtʃuːn ˌtelɪŋ/

181
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The act of going to night clubs. Can be used to describe going to a single nightclub

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go clubbing v
/ɡəʊ ˈklʌbɪŋ/
I love to go clubbing with my friends till the early morning.

182
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grafologia

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graphology n
/ɡræˈfɒlədʒi/
Graphology is when you analyse someone’s personality based on their handwriting.

183
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  1. a person whose job is to find people with the necessary skills to work for a particular company and to persuade them to join this company
  2. a member of a people that collects the heads of the people they kill
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headhunter n
/ˈhedhʌntə(r)/
A headhunter finds people with the necessary skills to work for a company.

184
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  1. to explain the meaning of something
  2. to decide that something has a particular meaning and to understand it in this way
  3. (for somebody) to translate one language into another as you hear it
  4. to perform a piece of music, a role in a play, etc. in a way that shows your feelings about its meaning
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interpret v
/ɪnˈtɜːprɪt/
Can you interpret someone’s personality from their signature?

185
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used meaning ‘only’ or ‘simply’ to emphasize a fact or something that you are saying

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merely adv
/ˈmɪəli/
We need to separate the brilliant candidates from the merely very good.

186
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very puzzled and confused

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mystified adj
/ˈmɪstɪfaɪd/
He was mystified by the strange noises.

187
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cto use something too much or too often

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overuse v
/ˌəʊvəˈjuːz/
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

188
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  1. connected with strange powers of the mind and not able to be explained by natural laws
  2. of a person) seeming to have strange mental powers and to be able to do things that are not possible according to natural laws
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psychic adj
/ˈsaɪkɪk/
Use your psychic instinct to predict the future.

189
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tending to think only about yourself and not thinking about the needs or feelings of other people

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self-centred adj
/ˌself ˈsentəd/
She always thinks about herself – she’s so self-centred.

190
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strange and frightening

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spooky adj
/ˈspuːki/
I dreamt I saw a ghost last night – it was a really spooky dream.

191
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determined to do what you want to do, even if other people advise you not to

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strong-willed adj
/ˌstrɒŋ ˈwɪld/
My son is strong-willed so it’s difficult to stop him doing what he wants.

192
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  1. a long thin piece of rope or leather, attached to a handle, used for making animals move or punishing people
  2. an official in a political party who is responsible for making sure that party members attend and vote in important government debates
  3. a written instruction telling members of a political party how to vote on a particular issue
  4. a sweet dish made from cream, eggs, sugar and fruit mixed together
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whip n
/wɪp/
He was carrying a whip in one hand.

193
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(often in compounds) a continuous feeling of pain in a part of the body

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ache n
/eɪk/
It’s common to have an ache in your side if you have a kidney stone.

194
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reacion alergica

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allergic reaction n
/əˌlɜːdʒɪk riˈækʃn/
I had an allergic reaction to the medicine I was given.

195
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antibiotico

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antibiotic n
/ˌæntibaɪˈɒtɪk/
The doctor gave me antibiotics for my ear infection.

196
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antiestaminico

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antihistamine n
/ˌæntiˈhɪstəmiːn/
If you have an allergic reaction you should take an antihistamine.

197
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crema antiseptica

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antiseptic cream n
/ˌæntiˈseptɪk kriːm/
She cleaned the cut with antiseptic cream.

198
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  1. to be unable to breathe because the passage to your lungs is blocked or you cannot get enough air; to make somebody unable to breathe
  2. somebody to make somebody stop breathing by squeezing their throat
  3. to be unable to speak normally especially because of strong emotion; to make somebody feel too emotional to speak normally
  4. to block or fill a passage, space, etc. so that movement is difficult
  5. to fail at something, for example because you are nervous
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choke v
/tʃəʊk/
Be careful not to choke on that boiled sweet.

199
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diarrea

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diarrhoea n
/daɪəˈrɪə/
I had diarrhoea last night and had to go to the toilet six times.

200
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pain inside the ear

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earache n
/ˈɪəreɪk/
I have an earache and it’s really painful.

201
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to become unconscious when not enough blood is going to your brain, usually because of the heat, a shock, etc.

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faint v
/feɪnt/
I faint when I see blood.

202
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perdeer la consciencia

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lose consciousness v
/luːz ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/
Call an ambulance – I think he’s going to lose consciousness.

203
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to have air come suddenly and noisily out through your nose and mouth in a way that you cannot control, for example because you have a cold

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sneeze v
/sniːz/
Cat hair makes me sneeze.

204
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gragante it is painful, and often red, especially because of infection or because a muscle has been used too much

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sore throat n
/sɔ ˈθrəʊt/
I can’t talk too long because I have a sore throat.

205
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an injury to a joint in your body, especially your wrist or ankle, caused by suddenly twisting it
esguince

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sprain v
/spreɪn/
I don’t play tennis because I’m afraid I might sprain my wrist.

206
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solor de estomago

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stomach ache n
/ˈstʌmək eɪk/
I’ve eaten too much and now I’ve got stomach ache.

207
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  1. to make food, drink, etc. go down your throat into your stomach
  2. to move the muscles of your throat as if you were swallowing something, especially because you are nervous
  3. to take somebody/something in or completely cover it so that they cannot be seen or no longer exist separately
  4. somebody/something (up) to use up something completely, especially an amount of money
  5. to accept that something is true; to believe something
  6. something to hide your feelings
  7. something to accept insults, criticisms, etc. without complaining or protesting
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swallow v
/ˈswɒləʊ/
Does it hurt when you swallow food?

208
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a pain in your teeth or in one tooth (British English)

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toothache n
/ˈtuːθeɪk/
If you have toothache you should go to see the dentist.

209
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having a pattern of squares, usually of two colours

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checked adj
/tʃekt/
I wore a checked shirt to the party.

210
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mochila vaquera

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denim rucksack n
/ˌdenɪm ˈrʌksæk/
I take my things to school in a denim rucksack.

211
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estar de moda, a la moda

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fashionable adj
/ˈfæʃnəbl/
Long skirts are really fashionable this summer.

212
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pendiente de la moda

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fashion-conscious adj
/ˈfæʃn ˌkɒnʃəs/
Most teenagers are really fashion-conscious.

213
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c

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fur collar n
/fɜː ˈkɒlə(r)/
I love that coat with the fur collar.

214
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c

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get changed v
/ɡet ˈtʃeɪndʒd/
I need to get changed.

215
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c

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get dressed v
/ɡet ˈdrest/
Get up and get dressed.

216
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c

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get undressed v
/ɡet ʌnˈdrest/
Hurry up and get undressed!

217
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c

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go out of fashion
/ɡəʊ aʊt əv ˈfæʃn/
That style of skirt will go out of fashion really quickly.

218
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c

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go with v
/ˈɡəʊ wɪð/
I don’t think that skirt will go with this top.

219
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c

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hang up v
/hæŋ ˈʌp/
Please hang up your coat.

220
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c

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hooded adj
/ˈhʊdɪd/
Lots of teenagers like to wear hooded tops.

221
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c

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in (fashion)
/ɪn (ˈfæʃn)/
Skinny jeans are really in fashion this season.

222
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c

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lace top n
/leɪs ˈtɒp/
I wore a black lace top on our first date.

223
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c

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leather sandals n pl
/ˌleðə ˈsændlz/
He wore brown leather sandals every day on his holiday.

224
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c

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linen suit n
/ˌlɪnɪn ˈsuːt/
He wore a beige linen suit at the wedding.

225
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c

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long sleeved adj
/lɒŋ ˈsliːvd/
I wore a blue long sleeved shirt.

226
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c

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loose adj
/luːs/
He was wearing a loose linen suit.

227
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c

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lycra swimsuit n
/ˌlaɪkrə ˈswɪmsuːt/
I bought myself a new lycra swimsuit.

228
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c

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old-fashioned adj
/əʊld ˈfæʃənd/
My grandfather always wears really old-fashioned clothes.

229
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c

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patterned adj
/ˈpætənd/
She wore a patterned skirt with flowers on.

230
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c

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plain adj
/pleɪn/
I tried on a plain blue top.

231
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c

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scruffy adj
/ˈskrʌfi/
My teenage brother always looks really scruffy and dirty.

232
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c

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silk scarf n
/sɪlk ˈskɑːf/
That’s a beautiful silk scarf.

233
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c

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sleeveless adj
/ˈsliːvləs/
I wore a sleeveless dress to the wedding.

234
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c

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spotted adj
/ˈspɒtɪd/
She wore a pink and white spotted dress to the party.

235
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c

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striped adj
/straɪpt/
I wore a blue and white striped T-shirt on the beach.

236
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c

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style n
/staɪl/
Good dressers have their own style.

237
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c

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stylish adj
/ˈstaɪlɪʃ/
That’s a really stylish dress.

238
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c

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suede boots n pl
/sweɪd ˈbuːts/
I bought myself some lovely brown suede boots.

239
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c

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suit v
/suːt/
Those glasses really suit you.

240
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c

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tight adj
/taɪt/
She was wearing a tight lycra skirt.

241
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c

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trendy adj
/ˈtrendi/
She always looks really trendy.

242
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c

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velvet bow n
/ˌvelvɪt ˈbəʊ/
There is a velvet bow at the back of this dress.

243
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c

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V-neck adj
/ˈviː nek/
He always wears a V-neck jumper over his shirts.

244
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cc

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wool(len) cardigan n
/ˌwʊl(ən) ˈkɑːdɪɡən/
My nan knitted me a blue woollen cardigan.

245
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c

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alternative remedy n
/ɔːlˌtɜːnətɪv ˈremədi/
I used an alternative remedy – a herbal barrier cream – to cure my hayfever.

246
Q

c

A

aspirin n
/ˈæsprɪn/
I take an aspirin when I have a headache.

247
Q

c

A

blood test n
/ˈblʌd test/
The doctor sent me for a blood test at the hospital.

248
Q

c

A

break down v
/breɪk ˈdaʊn/
I might break down and cry if you ask me about when my grandma died.

249
Q

c

A

cholesterol n
/kəˈlestərɒl/
The doctor did a test to find out my cholesterol level.

250
Q

cc

A

contact lenses n pl
/ˈkɒntækt ˌlenzɪz/
I don’t like wearing glasses so I wear contact lenses.

251
Q

c

A

false teeth n pl
/fɔːls ˈtiːθ/
My grandmother wears false teeth.

252
Q

c

A

first aid n
/fɜːst ˈeɪd/
Have you ever had to give first aid to anyone?

253
Q

c

A

heart rate n
/ˈhɑːt reɪt/
She told me that my heart rate was a bit fast.

254
Q

cc

A

injection n
/ɪnˈdʒekʃn/
I had an injection to take the pain away.

255
Q

c

A

life-threatening adj
/ˈlaɪf ˌθretnɪŋ/
I convinced myself that I had a life-threatening illness.

256
Q

c

A

medical adj
/ˈmedɪkl/
Would you know what to do in a medical emergency?

257
Q

c

A

miracle cure n
/ˈmɪrəkl kjʊə(r)/
Some homeopathic remedies claim to be a miracle cure.

258
Q

c

A

mouth ulcer n
/ˈmaʊθ ˌʌlsə(r)/
I have a painful mouth ulcer on the end of my tongue.

259
Q

c

A

paracetamol n
/ˌpærəˈsiːtəmɒl/
I took some paracetamol to get rid of my headache.

260
Q

c

A

pulse n
/pʌls/
Since my trip to hospital I’ve been obsessively checking my pulse.

261
Q

c

A

recommend v
/ˌrekəˈmend/
What kinds of websites does she recommend?

262
Q

c

A

under the weather
/ˌʌndə ðə ˈweðə(r)/
A few weeks ago I was feeling under the weather.

263
Q

c

A

wrinkled adj
/ˈrɪŋkld/
That old lady has really wrinkled skin.

264
Q

c

A

X-ray n
/ˈeks reɪ/
He had an X-ray to see if he had broken his leg.

265
Q

c

A

A&E (Accident and Emergency) n
/eɪ ən ˈiː/
They sent me to A&E for some tests.

266
Q

c

A

adventurous adj
/ədˈventʃərəs/
My mum is really adventurous and is always going on holiday to strange places.

267
Q

c

A

apart from
/əˈpɑːt frəm/
Apart from the symptoms you described, do you feel well?

268
Q

c

A

assume v
/əˈsjuːm/
Many people assume that what they read on the internet is fact.

269
Q

c

A

ban v
/bæn/
Do you think they will ban fur coats?

270
Q

c

A

blazer n
/ˈbleɪzə(r)/
He always wears a blazer over his shirt.

271
Q

c

A

chinos n pl
/ˈtʃiːnəʊz/
Those blue chinos look great on you.

272
Q

c

A

cloth n
/klɒθ/
Use a piece of clean cloth as a bandage.

273
Q

c

A

confession n
/kənˈfeʃn/
I have a confession to make – I’ve lost the handbag you gave me.

274
Q

c

A

consolation n
/ˌkɒnsəˈleɪʃn/
The only consolation for this condition is that I’m in good company.

275
Q

c

A

cyberchondriac n
/ˌsaɪbəˈkɒndrɪæk/
A cyberchondriac researches symptoms online.

276
Q

c

A

elderly adj
/ˈeldəli/
Elderly people often feel lonely.

277
Q

c

A

ECG machine n
/iː siː ˈdʒiː məˌʃiːn/
What if the ECG machine was faulty?

278
Q

c

A

fare n
/feə(r)/
He tried to pay his bus fare with a £20 note.

279
Q

c

A

GP (general practitioner) n
/dʒiː ˈpiː/
After days of intensive internet diagnosis, I finally went to see my GP.

280
Q

c

A

hypochondriac n
/ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndriæk/
My uncle always thinks he’s ill – he’s such a hypochondriac.

281
Q

c

A

involve v
/ɪnˈvɒlv/
Will the treatment involve an operation?

282
Q

c

A

lean v
/liːn/
Should I lean my head forwards or backwards if I have a nosebleed?

283
Q

c

A

monitor n
/ˈmɒnɪtə(r)/
I’m going to buy a heart rate monitor.

284
Q

c

A

pensioner n
/ˈpenʃənə(r)/
One of my new friends is a pensioner.

285
Q

c

A

pinch v
/pɪntʃ/
Pinch the soft part of the nose.

286
Q

c

A

refer v
/rɪˈfɜː(r)/
Do the first answers that come up on an internet search refer to the most common causes of a symptom?

287
Q

c

A

residential adj
/ˌrezɪˈdenʃl/
My grandfather now lives in a residential home.

288
Q

c

A

scare story n
/ˈskeə ˌstɔːri/
Do you believe every scare story you read?

289
Q

c

A

scenario n
/səˈnɑːriəʊ/
What’s the worst-case scenario?

290
Q

c

A

streaked adj
/striːkt/
I think blue streaked hair looks great at any age.

291
Q

c

A

sufficiently adv
/səˈfɪʃntli/
Society doesn’t sufficiently value the wisdom that elderly people have.

292
Q

c

A

synthetic adj
/sɪnˈθetɪk/
They were given synthetic wrinkled skin.

293
Q

c

A

technical adj
/ˈteknɪkl/
What’s the technical term for a fast heart rate?

294
Q

c

A

trade v
/treɪd/
Would you like to trade places with an old person for a day?

295
Q

c

A

tumour n
/ˈtjuːmə(r)/
A brain tumour develops in fewer than one in 50,000 people.

296
Q

c

A

unenthusiastic adj
/ʌnɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/
He was really unenthusiastic about going to the theatre.

297
Q

c

A

vain adj
/veɪn/
Fashion-conscious people are usually vain and selfish.

298
Q

cc

A

vulnerable adj
/ˈvʌlnərəbl/
Old people living on their own can feel quite vulnerable.

299
Q

c

A

aisle n
/aɪl/
The cabin crew started to run up and down the aisle.

300
Q

c

A

check-in desk n
/ˈtʃek ɪn desk/
Please go immediately to the check-in desk.

301
Q

c

A

collect v
/kəˈlekt/
Please collect your luggage on arrival.

302
Q

c

A

connecting flight n
/kəˈnektɪŋ flaɪt/
When I get to Frankfurt I need to get a connecting flight to Berlin.

303
Q

c

A

customs n
/ˈkʌstəmz/
Show your passport at customs.

304
Q

c

A

departures board n
/dɪˈpɑːtʃəz bɔːd/
We looked at the departures board to find out about our flight.

305
Q

c

A

get off v
/ɡet ˈɒf/
I’m always happy to get off the plane at the end of a flight.

306
Q

c

A

get on v
/ɡet ˈɒn/
When I get on the plane I always look for the emergency exits.

307
Q

c

A

hand luggage n
/ˈhænd ˌlʌɡɪdʒ/
You shouldn’t have sharp items in your hand luggage.

308
Q

c

A

long-haul flight n
/ˈlɒŋ hɔːl flaɪt/
Have you ever been on a long-haul flight?

309
Q

c

A

prohibited adj
/prəˈhɪbɪtɪd/
This penknife is a prohibited item.

310
Q

c

A

runway n
/ˈrʌnweɪ/
The plane taxied along the runway.

311
Q

c

A

turbulence n
/ˈtɜːbjələns/
Is turbulence really dangerous?

312
Q

c

A

ideally adv
/aɪˈdiːəli/
Ideally we’d like to live near the sea, but it’s not practical.

313
Q

c

A

anonymous adj
/əˈnɒnɪməs/
The book is co-written by anonymous airline staff whose identities must
remain secret.

314
Q

c

A

aim v
/eɪm/
Don’t aim that gun at me!

315
Q

c

A

bitterly adv
/ˈbɪtəli/
They had been arguing bitterly the night before.

316
Q

c

A 
contribute v
/kənˈtrɪbjuːt,
ˈkɒntrɪbjuːt/
Fiftywordstories.com is a website to which people from all over the world contribute
fifty-word stories in English.
317
Q

c

A

disappear v
/ˌdɪsəˈpɪə(r)/
I was so embarrassed that I wanted to disappear.

318
Q

c

A

fasten v
/ˈfɑːsn/
Fasten your seat belts, please.

319
Q

c

A

inflate v
/ɪnˈfleɪt/
Don’t inflate your life jacket too early.

320
Q

c

A

instruction n
/ɪnˈstrʌkʃn/
He will give you an instruction and you must follow it.

321
Q

c

A

straight away adv
/ˌstreɪtəˈweɪ/
I’ll let you know straight away.

322
Q

c

A

unable adj
/ʌnˈeɪbl/
They were unable to escape the rising water inside the plane.

323
Q

c

A

wheelchair n
/ˈwiːltʃeə(r)/
Why do some airport staff get annoyed with people who ask for a wheelchair?

324
Q

c

A

bush n
/bʊʃ/
There was a bush between her and her car.

325
Q

c

A

cliff n
/klɪf/
Don’t walk too close to the edge of the cliff.

326
Q

c

A

confrontation n
/ˌkɒnfrʌnˈteɪʃn/
He prepared himself for confrontation as the door opened.

327
Q

c

A

courtesy n
/ˈkɜːtəsi/
Another miracle, courtesy of the airline industry!

328
Q

c

A

fairly adv
/ˈfeəli/
It was fairly busy in the town centre.

329
Q

c

A

family-run adj
/ˈfæməli rʌn/
It was a small family-run company.

330
Q

c

A

frantic adj
/ˈfræntɪk/
I’ve been frantic – you’re late again!

331
Q

c

A

guard n
/ɡɑːd/
Don’t let your guard down.

332
Q

c

A

frantic adj
/ˈfræntɪk/
I’ve been frantic – you’re late again!

333
Q

c

A

hooligan n
/ˈhuːlɪɡən/
My cousin is a football hooligan.

334
Q

c

A

intake n
/ˈɪnteɪk/
You need to control your intake of calories.

335
Q

c

A

just on time
/dʒʌst ɒn ˈtaɪm/
I got to my appointment just on time.

336
Q

c

A

laughable adj
/ˈlɑːfəbl/
Most airline passengers think it is laughable that a small yellow life jacket will make any difference if the plane crashes.

337
Q

c

A

loudspeaker n
/ˌlaʊdˈspiːkə(r)/
A voice came out of the loudspeaker.

338
Q

c

A

movie-goer n
/ˈmuːvi ˌɡəʊə(r)/
The shops were closed when the movie-goers came out into the street.

339
Q

c

A

porter n
/ˈpɔːtə(r)/
We had so much luggage we had to ask for a porter.

340
Q

c

A

set out to do (something)
/ˈset aʊt tə duː (ˌsʌmθɪŋ)/
They wouldn’t stop until they had done what they had set out to do.

341
Q

c

A

shadowed adj
/ˈʃædəʊd/
She examined the look on his shadowed face.

342
Q

c

A

shooting range n
/ˈʃuːtɪŋ reɪndʒ/
Take me to a shooting range so I can practise.

343
Q

c

A

shortage n
/ˈʃɔːtɪdʒ/
There’s a shortage of wheelchairs.

344
Q

c

A

below zero
/bɪˌləʊ ˈzɪərəʊ/
The temperature is below zero. It’s minus five.

345
Q

c

A

blizzard n
/ˈblɪzəd/
A blizzard is a snow storm with very strong winds.

346
Q

c

A

breeze n
/briːz/
The breeze is really cooling me down.

347
Q

c

A

changeable adj
/ˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/
The weather is very changeable in the UK.

348
Q

c

A

chilly adj
/ˈtʃɪli/
It’s a bit chilly in here. Shall I put the heating on?

349
Q

c

A

damp adj
/dæmp/
The clothes are damp. There must have been a bit of rain last night.

350
Q

c

A

drought n
/draʊt/
A drought is a long, dry period when there is little or no rain.

351
Q

c

A

drizzle n
/ˈdrɪzl/
It’s only raining a little bit. Just a light drizzle.

352
Q

c

A

flood n
/flʌd/
A flood is when everything becomes covered with water.

353
Q

c

A

forecast n
/ˈfɔːkɑːst/
The forecast next week is for snow.

354
Q

c

A

get soaked v
/ɡet ˈsəʊkt/
It poured with rain and I didn’t have an umbrella. I got soaked.

355
Q

c

A

hail n
/heɪl/
Hail is small balls of ice that fall like rain.

356
Q

c

A

heatwave n
/ˈhiːtweɪv/
A heatwave is a period of unusually hot weather.

357
Q

c

A

midday n
/ˌmɪdˈdeɪ/
Rain will move into the area from midday.

358
Q

c

A

mild adj
/maɪld/
It’s quite mild by September. The summer heat has gone.

359
Q

c

A

mist n
/mɪst/
The mist from the sea was so thick I couldn’t see anything.

360
Q

c

A

moisture n
/ˈmɔɪstʃə(r)/
It’s hot and there’s a lot of moisture in the air. It feels humid.

361
Q

c

A

monsoon n
/mɒnˈsuːn/
A monsoon is the season when it rains a lot in southern Asia.

362
Q

c

A

occasional adj
/əˈkeɪʒənl/
It will be mostly sunny with occasional periods of rain.

363
Q

c

A

occur v
/əˈkɜː(r)/
How often do these hot periods occur?

364
Q

c

A

pavement n
/ˈpeɪvmənt/
I wish you wouldn’t cycle on the pavement.

365
Q

c

A

pouring (with rain) v
/ˈpɔːrɪŋ (wɪð reɪn)/
When we arrived in New York it was pouring with rain.

366
Q

c

A

scorching adj
/ˈskɔːtʃɪŋ/
It’s scorching! I need to go inside to cool down.

367
Q

c

A

shiver v
/ˈʃɪvə(r)/
You’re shivering. Do you want to borrow my jacket?

368
Q

c

A

slippery adj
/ˈslɪpəri/
Be careful! The pavement’s very slippery.

369
Q

c

A

smog n
/smɒɡ/
Los Angeles is famous for its thick smog.

370
Q

c

A

sunburnt adj
/ˈsʌnbɜːnt/
I wear suncream on hot days so I don’t get sunburnt.

371
Q

c

A

edge n
/edʒ/
Imagine that you had a dream where you were standing on the edge of a precipice.

372
Q

c

A

habitual offender n
/həˈbɪtʃuəl əˌfendə(r)/
He’s a habitual offender. He’s been caught six times.

373
Q

c

A

reusable adj
/ˌriːˈjuːzəbl/
I own several reusable shopping bags made of recyclable materials.

374
Q

c

A

soar v
/sɔː(r)/
Temperatures are set to soar to 30 degrees on Saturday.

375
Q

c

A

sum up v
/sʌm ˈʌp/
To sum up, extreme sports can have many health benefits.

376
Q

c

A

warm spell n
/ˈwɔːm spel/
We need this warm spell after the rain we have had.

377
Q

c

A

adrenaline n
/əˈdrenəlɪn/
It’s the adrenaline. It’s the buzz you get when you go fast.

378
Q

c

A

appliance n
/əˈplaɪəns/
Always unplug electrical appliances (e.g. a hairdryer) as soon as you have stopped
using them.

379
Q

c

A

bungee jump n
/ˈbʌndʒi dʒʌmp/
When the rope broke on her bungee jump she landed in a river.

380
Q

c

A

carbon footprint n
/ˌkɑːbən ˈfʊtprɪnt/
My flights made my carbon footprint much bigger.

381
Q

c

A

collision n
/kəˈlɪʒn/
There was a collision between two cars but luckily no one was hurt.

382
Q

c

A

decorator n
/ˈdekəreɪtə(r)/
The decorators will have finished painting by Tuesday, so we can move back into the flat then.

383
Q

c

A

desalination n
/diːˌsælɪˈneɪʃn/
Desalination is when the salt is removed from sea water.

384
Q

c

A

earnestly adv
/ˈɜːnɪstli/
On television and in the newspapers, experts argued earnestly over what such extreme weather meant.

385
Q

c

A

engrave v
/ɪnˈɡreɪv/
My watch is engraved with my date of birth.

386
Q

c

A

guarantee v
/ˌɡærənˈtiː/
I can guarantee that you won’t regret it.

387
Q

c

A

in haste
/ɪn ˈheɪst/
It is very important that decisions are not made in haste.

388
Q

c

A

Indian summer n
/ˌɪndiən ˈsʌmə(r)/
The Met Office ruled that it couldn’t be properly called an Indian summer, which only occurs ‘as a warm spell in autumn, especially in October and November’.

389
Q

c

A

intrinsically adv
/ɪnˈtrɪnzɪkli/
We talk about it a lot, but not because it is an intrinsically interesting topic.

390
Q

c

A

parachute jump n
/ˈpærəʃuːt dʒʌmp/
I did a parachute jump from a plane for charity.

391
Q

c

A

peculiar adj
/pɪˈkjuːliə(r)/
Britain has a peculiar obsession with the weather.

392
Q

c

A

rhythm n
/ˈrɪðəm/
I can’t dance. I have no sense of rhythm.

393
Q

c

A

sensation-seeking n
/senˈseɪʃn ˌsiːkɪŋ/
It’s sensation-seeking, it’s taking risks, looking for that buzz, but ignoring the potentially fatal consequences.

394
Q

molestarse

A

be bothered v
/bi ˈbɒðəd/
I wish people wouldn’t leave supermarket trolleys in the car park just because they can’t be bothered to take them back.

395
Q

c

A

infuriate v
/ɪnˈfjʊərieɪt/
It really infuriates me when people drive too close behind me.

396
Q

c

A

manageable task n
/ˈmænɪdʒəbl tɑːsk/
The key to survival is to slow down and divide the challenges into small, manageable tasks.

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