2&3 chapter Flashcards
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gang
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UK [] US [] noun a group of young people who spend a lot of time together and often cause trouble or fight against other groups
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prostitution
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UK [prsttjun] US [prsttun] noun the work of a prostitute
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drug
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UK [dr] US [dr] noun an illegal substance that some people smoke. inject. etc. for the physical and mental effects it has
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neglected
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UK [nlektd] US [nlektd] adj. not receiving enough care or attention
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dilapidated
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UK [dlpdetd] US [dlpdetd] adj. old and in very bad condition
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dicey
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UK [dasi] US [dasi] adj. uncertain and dangerous SYNrisky
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rundown
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adj. in very bad condition that has not been taken care of
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district
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UK [dstrkt] US [dstrkt] noun one of the areas which a country. town or state is divided into for purposes of organization. with official boundaries (= borders)
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unsolved
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UK [nslvd] US [nslvd] adj. not having been solved
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vigilant
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UK [vdlnt] US [vdlnt] adj. very careful to notice any signs of danger or trouble
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combat
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UK [kmbt] US [kmbt] verb to stop sth unpleasant or harmful from happening or from getting worse
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revitalize
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UK [rivatlaz] US [rivatlaz] verb to make sth stronger. more active or more healthy
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merchant
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UK [mtnt] US [mrtnt] noun a person who buys and sells goods in large quantities. especially one who imports and exports goods
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resident
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UK [rezdnt] US [rezdnt] noun a person who lives in a particular place or who has their home there
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likeminded
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adj. having similar ideas and interests
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graffiti
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UK [rfiti] US [rfiti] noun drawings or writing on a wall. etc. in a public place
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underfed
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UK [ndfed] US [ndrfed] adj. having had too little food to eat
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homeless
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UK [hmls] US [homls] adj. having no home
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enthusiasm
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UK [njuzizm] US [nuzizm] noun a strong feeling of excitement and interest in sth and a desire to become involved in it
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urban
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UK [bn] US [rbn] adj. connected with a town or city
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rural
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UK [rrl] US [rrl] adj. connected with or like the countryside
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migrate
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UK [maret] US [maret] verb to move from one part of the world to another according to the season
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sponsor
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UK [spns(r)] US [spnsr] noun a person or company that supports sb by paying for their training or education
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joy
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UK [d] US [d] noun a feeling of great happiness
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humanitarian
UK [hjumnterin] US [hjumnterin] adj. concerned with reducing suffering and improving the conditions that people live in
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starvation
UK [stven] US [strven] noun the state of suffering and death caused by having no food
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register
UK [redst(r)] US [redstr] verb to record your/sb's/sth's name on an official list
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satisfy
UK [stsfa] US [stsfa] verb to make sb pleased by doing or giving them what they want
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abandoned
UK [bndnd] US [bndnd] adj. left and no longer wanted. used or needed
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charity
UK [trti] US [trti] noun an organization for helping people in need
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human
UK [hjumn] US [hjumn] noun a person rather than an animal or a machine
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literate
UK [ltrt] US [ltrt] adj. able to read and write
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capable
UK [kepbl] US [kepbl] adj. having the ability or qualities necessary for doing sth
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overwhelming
UK [vwelm] US [ovrwelm] adj. very great or very strong so powerful that you cannot resist it or decide how to react
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adult
UK [dlt] US [dlt] noun a fully grown person who is legally responsible for their actions
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million
UK [mljn] US [mljn] number 1 000 000
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trillion
UK [trljn] US [trljn] number 1 000 000 000 000 one million million
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estimate
UK [estmt] US [estmt] verb to form an idea of the cost. size. value etc. of sth. but without calculating it exactly
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weave
UK [wiv] US [wiv] verb to put facts. events. details. etc. together to make a story or a closely connected whole
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ban
UK [bn] US [bn] verb to decide or say officially that sth is not allowed
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backfire
UK [bkfa(r)] US [bkfar] verb to have the opposite effect to the one intended. with bad or dangerous results
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core
UK [k(r)] US [kr] noun the most important or central part of sth
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capacity
UK [kpsti] US [kpsti] noun the number of things or people that a container or space can hold
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triumph
UK [tramf] US [tramf] noun a great success. achievement or victory
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brave
UK [brev] US [brev] adj. willing to do things which are difficult. dangerous or painful not afraid
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mundane
UK [mnden] US [mnden] adj. not interesting or exciting
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tweet
UK [twit] US [twit] noun a message sent using the Twitter social networking service
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committee
UK [kmti] US [kmti] noun a group of people who are chosen. usually by a larger group. to make decisions or to deal with a particular subject
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etc.
UK [et setr] US [et setr] abbr. used after a list to show that there are other things that you could have mentioned (the abbreviation for 'et cetera')
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divisive
UK [dvasv] US [dvasv] adj. causing people to be split into groups that disagree with or oppose each other
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PR
UK [pi (r)] US [pi r] noun the abbreviation for public relations
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shareholder
UK [ehld(r)] US [erholdr] noun an owner of shares in a company or business
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cynical
UK [snkl] US [snkl] adj. believing that people only do things to help themselves rather than for good or honest reasons
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outsource
UK [atss] US [atsrs] verb to arrange for sb outside a company to do work or provide goods for that company
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image
UK [md] US [md] noun the impression that a person. an organization or a product. etc. gives to the public
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moral
UK [mrl] US [mrl] adj. concerned with principles of right and wrong behaviour
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ceramic
UK [srmk] US [srmk] noun a pot or other object made of clay that has been made permanently hard by heat
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context
UK [kntekst] US [kntekst] noun the situation in which sth happens and that helps you to understand it
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device
UK [dvas] US [dvas] noun a plan or trick that is used to get sth that sb wants
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acronym
UK [krnm] US [krnm] noun a word formed from the first letters of the words that make up the name of sth. for example 'AIDS' is an acronym for 'acquired immune deficiency syndrome'
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sound
UK [sand] US [sand] adj. sensible that you can rely on and that will probably give good results
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press release
noun an official statement made to journalists by a large organization. a political party or a government department
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underground
UK [ndrand] US [ndrand] adj. under the surface of the ground
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circular
UK [skjl(r)] US [srkjlr] adj. shaped like a circle round
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wing
UK [w] US [w] noun one of the parts of a large building that sticks out from the main part
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granite
UK [rnt] US [rnt] noun a type of hard grey stone. often used in building
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expressionism
UK [ksprenzm] US [ksprenzm] noun a style and movement in early 20th century art. theatre. cinema and music that tries to express people's feelings and emotions rather than showing events or objects in a realistic way
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abstract
UK [bstrkt] US [bstrkt] adj. not representing people or things in a realistic way. but expressing the artist's ideas about them
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line
UK [lan] US [lan] noun the edge. outline or shape of sb/sth
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form
UK [fm] US [frm] noun the particular way sth is. seems. looks or is presented
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depth
UK [dep] US [dep] noun the distance from the front to the back of sth
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perspective
UK [pspektv] US [prspektv] noun the art of creating an effect of depth and distance in a picture by representing people and things that are far away as being smaller than those that are nearer the front
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judgment
noun an opinion that you form about sth after thinking about it carefully the act of making this opinion known to others
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subjective
UK [sbdektv] US [sbdektv] adj. based on your own ideas or opinions rather than facts and therefore sometimes unfair
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profound
UK [prfand] US [prfand] adj. very great felt or experienced very strongly
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medium
UK [midim] US [midim] noun the material or the form that an artist. a writer or a musician uses
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articulate
UK [tkjulet] US [rtkjulet] adj. good at expressing ideas or feelings clearly in words
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interpretation
UK [ntprten] US [ntrprten] noun the particular way in which sth is understood or explained
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complement
UK [kmplment] US [kmplment] verb to add to sth in a way that improves it or makes it more attractive
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evoke
UK [vk] US [vok] verb to bring a feeling. a memory or an image into your mind
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diagonal
UK [danl] US [danl] adj. at an angle joining two opposite sides of sth at an angle
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chaos
UK [kes] US [kes] noun a state of complete confusion and lack of order
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despair
UK [dspe(r)] US [dsper] noun the feeling of having lost all hope
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composition
UK [kmpzn] US [kmpzn] noun a piece of music or art. or a poem
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universal
UK [junvsl] US [junvrsl] adj. true or right at all times and in all places
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triangle
UK [tral] US [tral] noun a flat shape with three straight sides and three angles a thing in the shape of a triangle
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irregular
UK [rejl(r)] US [rejlr] adj. not arranged in an even way not having an even. smooth pattern or shape
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width
UK [wd] US [wd] noun the measurement from one side of sth to the other how wide sth is
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tempera
UK [tempr] US [tempr] noun a kind of paint in which the colour is mixed with egg and water a method of painting that uses this kind of paint
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solitary
UK [sltri] US [slteri] adj. alone. with no other people or things around
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convey
UK [knve] US [knve] verb to make ideas. feelings. etc. known to sb SYNcommunicate
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blend
UK [blend] US [blend] verb to mix two or more substances together
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express
UK [kspres] US [kspres] verb to show or make known a feeling. an opinion. etc. by words. looks or actions
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floral
UK [flrl] US [flrl] adj. made of flowers
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daring
UK [der] US [der] adj. brave willing to do dangerous or unusual things involving danger or taking risks
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renovate
UK [renvet] US [renvet] verb to repair and paint an old building. a piece of furniture. etc. so that it is in good condition again
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construct
UK [knstrkt] US [knstrkt] verb to build or make sth such as a road. building or machine
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situated
UK [stuetd] US [stuetd] adj. in a particular place or position
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fortress
UK [ftrs] US [frtrs] noun a building or place that has been made stronger and protected against attack
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period
UK [prid] US [prid] noun a particular length of time
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canvas
UK [knvs] US [knvs] noun a piece of canvas used for painting on a painting done on a piece of canvas. using oil paints
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courtyard
UK [ktjd] US [krtjrd] noun an open space that is partly or completely surrounded by buildings and is usually part of a castle. a large house. etc
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pyramid
UK [prmd] US [prmd] noun a solid shape with a square or triangular base and sloping sides that meet in a point at the top
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landmark
UK [lndmk] US [lndmrk] noun something. such as a large building. that you can see clearly from a distance and that will help you to know where you are
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extensive
UK [kstensv] US [kstensv] adj. covering a large area great in amount
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tourist
UK [trst] US [trst] noun a person who is travelling or visiting a place for pleasure
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contemporary
UK [kntemprri] US [kntempreri] adj. belonging to the present time SYNmodern
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ancient
UK [ennt] US [ennt] adj. very old having existed for a very long time
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postmodernism
UK [pstmdnzm] US [postmdrnzm] noun a style and movement in art. architecture. literature. etc. in the late 20th century that reacts against modern styles. for example by mixing features from traditional and modern styles
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realism
UK [rilzm] US [rilzm] noun a style in art or literature that shows things and people as they are in real life
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still life
noun the art of painting or drawing arrangements of objects such as flowers. fruit. etc a painting. etc. like this
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landscape
UK [lndskep] US [lndskep] noun a painting of a view of the countryside this style of painting
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portrait
UK [ptret] US [prtrt] noun a painting. drawing or photograph of a person. especially of the head and shoulders
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architecture
UK [ktekt(r)] US [rktektr] noun the design or style of a building or buildings
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sculpture
UK [sklpt(r)] US [sklptr] noun a work of art that is a solid figure or object made by carving or shaping wood. stone. clay. metal. etc
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criteria
noun a standard or principle by which sth is judged. or with the help of which a decision is made
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determine
UK [dtmn] US [dtrmn] verb to discover the facts about sth to calculate sth exactly
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rival
UK [ravl] US [ravl] noun a person. company. or thing that competes with another in sport. business. etc
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antenna
UK [nten] US [nten] noun a piece of equipment made of wire or long straight pieces of metal for receiving or sending radio and television signals
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spire
UK [spa(r)] US [spar] noun a tall pointed structure on the top of a building. especially a church
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movement
UK [muvmnt] US [muvmnt] noun an act of moving from one place to another or of moving sth from one place to another
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rhythm
UK [rm] US [rm] noun a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds or movements
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theory
UK [ri] US [ri] noun a formal set of ideas that is intended to explain why sth happens or exists
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interior design
noun the art or job of choosing the paint. carpets. furniture. etc. to decorate the inside of a house
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clear
UK [kl(r)] US [klr] verb to remove sth that is not wanted or needed from a place
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luxury
UK [lkri] US [lkri] noun the enjoyment of special and expensive things. particularly food and drink. clothes and surroundings
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fortune
UK [ftun] US [frtn] noun chance or luck. especially in the way it affects people's lives
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object
UK [bdkt] US [bdekt] noun a thing that can be seen and touched. but is not alive
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distance
UK [dstns] US [dstns] noun the amount of space between two places or things
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flow
UK [fl] US [flo] noun the steady and continuous movement of sth/sb in one direction
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surface
UK [sfs] US [srfs] noun the flat upper part of a piece of furniture. that is used for working on
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clutter
UK [klt(r)] US [kltr] noun a lot of things in an untidy state. especially things that are not necessary or are not being used a state of confusion
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accessible
UK [ksesbl] US [ksesbl] adj. that can be reached. entered. used. seen. etc
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nourishment
UK [nrmnt] US [nrmnt] noun food that is needed to stay alive. grow and stay healthy
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appliance
UK [plans] US [plans] noun a machine that is designed to do a particular thing in the home. such as preparing food. heating or cleaning
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position
UK [pzn] US [pzn] verb to put sb/sth in a particular position
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inhabitant
UK [nhbtnt] US [nhbtnt] noun a person or an animal that lives in a particular place
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aesthetic
UK [isetk] US [esetk] noun the branch of philosophy that studies the principles of beauty. especially in art
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pale
UK [pel] US [pel] adj. light in colour containing a lot of white
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muted
UK [mjutd] US [mjutd] adj. not bright
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vibrant
UK [vabrnt] US [vabrnt] adj. very bright and strong
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bold
UK [bld] US [bold] adj. that can be easily seen having a strong clear appearance
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UFO
UK [ju ef] US [ju ef o] noun the abbreviation for 'Unidentified Flying Object' (a strange object that some people claim to have seen in the sky and believe is a spacecraft from another planet)
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measurement
UK [memnt] US [mermnt] noun the size. length or amount of sth
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occupied
UK [kjupad] US [kjupad] adj. being used by sb
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contender
UK [kntend(r)] US [kntendr] noun a person who takes part in a competition or tries to win sth
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neon
UK [nin] US [nin] noun a chemical element. Neon is a gas that does not react with anything and that shines with a bright light when electricity is passed through it
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intriguing
UK [ntri] US [ntri] adj. very interesting because of being unusual or not having an obvious answer
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noun a group of young people who spend a lot of time together and often cause trouble or fight against other groups
gang
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noun the work of a prostitute
prostitution
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noun an illegal substance that some people smoke. inject. etc. for the physical and mental effects it has
drug
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adj. not receiving enough care or attention
neglected
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adj. old and in very bad condition
dilapidated
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adj. uncertain and dangerous SYNrisky
dicey
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adj. in very bad condition that has not been taken care of
rundown
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noun one of the areas which a country. town or state is divided into for purposes of organization. with official boundaries (= borders)
district
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adj. not having been solved
unsolved
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adj. very careful to notice any signs of danger or trouble
vigilant
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verb to stop sth unpleasant or harmful from happening or from getting worse
combat
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verb to make sth stronger. more active or more healthy
revitalize
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noun a person who buys and sells goods in large quantities. especially one who imports and exports goods
merchant
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UK [rezdnt] US [rezdnt] noun a person who lives in a particular place or who has their home there
resident
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adj. having similar ideas and interests
likeminded
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UK [rfiti] US [rfiti] noun drawings or writing on a wall. etc. in a public place
graffiti
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UK [ndfed] US [ndrfed] adj. having had too little food to eat
underfed
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UK [hmls] US [homls] adj. having no home
homeless
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UK [njuzizm] US [nuzizm] noun a strong feeling of excitement and interest in sth and a desire to become involved in it
enthusiasm
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UK [bn] US [rbn] adj. connected with a town or city
urban
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UK [rrl] US [rrl] adj. connected with or like the countryside
rural
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UK [maret] US [maret] verb to move from one part of the world to another according to the season
migrate
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UK [spns(r)] US [spnsr] noun a person or company that supports sb by paying for their training or education
sponsor
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UK [d] US [d] noun a feeling of great happiness
joy
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UK [hjumnterin] US [hjumnterin] adj. concerned with reducing suffering and improving the conditions that people live in
humanitarian
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UK [stven] US [strven] noun the state of suffering and death caused by having no food
starvation
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UK [redst(r)] US [redstr] verb to record your/sb's/sth's name on an official list
register
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UK [stsfa] US [stsfa] verb to make sb pleased by doing or giving them what they want
satisfy
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UK [bndnd] US [bndnd] adj. left and no longer wanted. used or needed
abandoned
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UK [trti] US [trti] noun an organization for helping people in need
charity
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UK [hjumn] US [hjumn] noun a person rather than an animal or a machine
human
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UK [ltrt] US [ltrt] adj. able to read and write
literate
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UK [kepbl] US [kepbl] adj. having the ability or qualities necessary for doing sth
capable
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UK [vwelm] US [ovrwelm] adj. very great or very strong so powerful that you cannot resist it or decide how to react
overwhelming
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UK [dlt] US [dlt] noun a fully grown person who is legally responsible for their actions
adult
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UK [mljn] US [mljn] number 1 000 000
million
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UK [trljn] US [trljn] number 1 000 000 000 000 one million million
trillion
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UK [estmt] US [estmt] verb to form an idea of the cost. size. value etc. of sth. but without calculating it exactly
estimate
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UK [wiv] US [wiv] verb to put facts. events. details. etc. together to make a story or a closely connected whole
weave
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UK [bn] US [bn] verb to decide or say officially that sth is not allowed
ban
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UK [bkfa(r)] US [bkfar] verb to have the opposite effect to the one intended. with bad or dangerous results
backfire
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UK [k(r)] US [kr] noun the most important or central part of sth
core
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UK [kpsti] US [kpsti] noun the number of things or people that a container or space can hold
capacity
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UK [tramf] US [tramf] noun a great success. achievement or victory
triumph
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UK [brev] US [brev] adj. willing to do things which are difficult. dangerous or painful not afraid
brave
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UK [mnden] US [mnden] adj. not interesting or exciting
mundane
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UK [twit] US [twit] noun a message sent using the Twitter social networking service
tweet
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UK [kmti] US [kmti] noun a group of people who are chosen. usually by a larger group. to make decisions or to deal with a particular subject
committee
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UK [et setr] US [et setr] abbr. used after a list to show that there are other things that you could have mentioned (the abbreviation for 'et cetera')
etc.
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UK [dvasv] US [dvasv] adj. causing people to be split into groups that disagree with or oppose each other
divisive
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UK [pi (r)] US [pi r] noun the abbreviation for public relations
PR
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UK [ehld(r)] US [erholdr] noun an owner of shares in a company or business
shareholder
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UK [snkl] US [snkl] adj. believing that people only do things to help themselves rather than for good or honest reasons
cynical
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UK [atss] US [atsrs] verb to arrange for sb outside a company to do work or provide goods for that company
outsource
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UK [md] US [md] noun the impression that a person. an organization or a product. etc. gives to the public
image
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UK [mrl] US [mrl] adj. concerned with principles of right and wrong behaviour
moral
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UK [srmk] US [srmk] noun a pot or other object made of clay that has been made permanently hard by heat
ceramic
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UK [kntekst] US [kntekst] noun the situation in which sth happens and that helps you to understand it
context
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UK [dvas] US [dvas] noun a plan or trick that is used to get sth that sb wants
device
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UK [krnm] US [krnm] noun a word formed from the first letters of the words that make up the name of sth. for example 'AIDS' is an acronym for 'acquired immune deficiency syndrome'
acronym
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UK [sand] US [sand] adj. sensible that you can rely on and that will probably give good results
sound
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noun an official statement made to journalists by a large organization. a political party or a government department
press release
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UK [ndrand] US [ndrand] adj. under the surface of the ground
underground
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UK [skjl(r)] US [srkjlr] adj. shaped like a circle round
circular
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UK [w] US [w] noun one of the parts of a large building that sticks out from the main part
wing
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UK [rnt] US [rnt] noun a type of hard grey stone. often used in building
granite
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UK [ksprenzm] US [ksprenzm] noun a style and movement in early 20th century art. theatre. cinema and music that tries to express people's feelings and emotions rather than showing events or objects in a realistic way
expressionism
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UK [bstrkt] US [bstrkt] adj. not representing people or things in a realistic way. but expressing the artist's ideas about them
abstract
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UK [lan] US [lan] noun the edge. outline or shape of sb/sth
line
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UK [fm] US [frm] noun the particular way sth is. seems. looks or is presented
form
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UK [dep] US [dep] noun the distance from the front to the back of sth
depth
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UK [pspektv] US [prspektv] noun the art of creating an effect of depth and distance in a picture by representing people and things that are far away as being smaller than those that are nearer the front
perspective
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noun an opinion that you form about sth after thinking about it carefully the act of making this opinion known to others
judgment
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UK [sbdektv] US [sbdektv] adj. based on your own ideas or opinions rather than facts and therefore sometimes unfair
subjective
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UK [prfand] US [prfand] adj. very great felt or experienced very strongly
profound
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UK [midim] US [midim] noun the material or the form that an artist. a writer or a musician uses
medium
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UK [tkjulet] US [rtkjulet] adj. good at expressing ideas or feelings clearly in words
articulate
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UK [ntprten] US [ntrprten] noun the particular way in which sth is understood or explained
interpretation
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UK [kmplment] US [kmplment] verb to add to sth in a way that improves it or makes it more attractive
complement
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UK [vk] US [vok] verb to bring a feeling. a memory or an image into your mind
evoke
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UK [danl] US [danl] adj. at an angle joining two opposite sides of sth at an angle
diagonal
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UK [kes] US [kes] noun a state of complete confusion and lack of order
chaos
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UK [dspe(r)] US [dsper] noun the feeling of having lost all hope
despair
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UK [kmpzn] US [kmpzn] noun a piece of music or art. or a poem
composition
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UK [junvsl] US [junvrsl] adj. true or right at all times and in all places
universal
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UK [tral] US [tral] noun a flat shape with three straight sides and three angles a thing in the shape of a triangle
triangle
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UK [rejl(r)] US [rejlr] adj. not arranged in an even way not having an even. smooth pattern or shape
irregular
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UK [wd] US [wd] noun the measurement from one side of sth to the other how wide sth is
width
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UK [tempr] US [tempr] noun a kind of paint in which the colour is mixed with egg and water a method of painting that uses this kind of paint
tempera
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UK [sltri] US [slteri] adj. alone. with no other people or things around
solitary
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UK [knve] US [knve] verb to make ideas. feelings. etc. known to sb SYNcommunicate
convey
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UK [blend] US [blend] verb to mix two or more substances together
blend
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UK [kspres] US [kspres] verb to show or make known a feeling. an opinion. etc. by words. looks or actions
express
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UK [flrl] US [flrl] adj. made of flowers
floral
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UK [der] US [der] adj. brave willing to do dangerous or unusual things involving danger or taking risks
daring
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UK [renvet] US [renvet] verb to repair and paint an old building. a piece of furniture. etc. so that it is in good condition again
renovate
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UK [knstrkt] US [knstrkt] verb to build or make sth such as a road. building or machine
construct
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UK [stuetd] US [stuetd] adj. in a particular place or position
situated
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UK [ftrs] US [frtrs] noun a building or place that has been made stronger and protected against attack
fortress
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UK [prid] US [prid] noun a particular length of time
period
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UK [knvs] US [knvs] noun a piece of canvas used for painting on a painting done on a piece of canvas. using oil paints
canvas
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UK [ktjd] US [krtjrd] noun an open space that is partly or completely surrounded by buildings and is usually part of a castle. a large house. etc
courtyard
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UK [prmd] US [prmd] noun a solid shape with a square or triangular base and sloping sides that meet in a point at the top
pyramid
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UK [lndmk] US [lndmrk] noun something. such as a large building. that you can see clearly from a distance and that will help you to know where you are
landmark
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UK [kstensv] US [kstensv] adj. covering a large area great in amount
extensive
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UK [trst] US [trst] noun a person who is travelling or visiting a place for pleasure
tourist
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UK [kntemprri] US [kntempreri] adj. belonging to the present time SYNmodern
contemporary
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UK [ennt] US [ennt] adj. very old having existed for a very long time
ancient
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UK [pstmdnzm] US [postmdrnzm] noun a style and movement in art. architecture. literature. etc. in the late 20th century that reacts against modern styles. for example by mixing features from traditional and modern styles
postmodernism
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UK [rilzm] US [rilzm] noun a style in art or literature that shows things and people as they are in real life
realism
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noun the art of painting or drawing arrangements of objects such as flowers. fruit. etc a painting. etc. like this
still life
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UK [lndskep] US [lndskep] noun a painting of a view of the countryside this style of painting
landscape
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UK [ptret] US [prtrt] noun a painting. drawing or photograph of a person. especially of the head and shoulders
portrait
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UK [ktekt(r)] US [rktektr] noun the design or style of a building or buildings
architecture
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UK [sklpt(r)] US [sklptr] noun a work of art that is a solid figure or object made by carving or shaping wood. stone. clay. metal. etc
sculpture
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noun a standard or principle by which sth is judged. or with the help of which a decision is made
criteria
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UK [dtmn] US [dtrmn] verb to discover the facts about sth to calculate sth exactly
determine
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UK [ravl] US [ravl] noun a person. company. or thing that competes with another in sport. business. etc
rival
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UK [nten] US [nten] noun a piece of equipment made of wire or long straight pieces of metal for receiving or sending radio and television signals
antenna
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UK [spa(r)] US [spar] noun a tall pointed structure on the top of a building. especially a church
spire
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UK [muvmnt] US [muvmnt] noun an act of moving from one place to another or of moving sth from one place to another
movement
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UK [rm] US [rm] noun a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds or movements
rhythm
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UK [ri] US [ri] noun a formal set of ideas that is intended to explain why sth happens or exists
theory
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noun the art or job of choosing the paint. carpets. furniture. etc. to decorate the inside of a house
interior design
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UK [kl(r)] US [klr] verb to remove sth that is not wanted or needed from a place
clear
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UK [lkri] US [lkri] noun the enjoyment of special and expensive things. particularly food and drink. clothes and surroundings
luxury
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UK [ftun] US [frtn] noun chance or luck. especially in the way it affects people's lives
fortune
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UK [bdkt] US [bdekt] noun a thing that can be seen and touched. but is not alive
object
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UK [dstns] US [dstns] noun the amount of space between two places or things
distance
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UK [fl] US [flo] noun the steady and continuous movement of sth/sb in one direction
flow
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UK [sfs] US [srfs] noun the flat upper part of a piece of furniture. that is used for working on
surface
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UK [klt(r)] US [kltr] noun a lot of things in an untidy state. especially things that are not necessary or are not being used a state of confusion
clutter
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UK [ksesbl] US [ksesbl] adj. that can be reached. entered. used. seen. etc
accessible
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UK [nrmnt] US [nrmnt] noun food that is needed to stay alive. grow and stay healthy
nourishment
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UK [plans] US [plans] noun a machine that is designed to do a particular thing in the home. such as preparing food. heating or cleaning
appliance
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UK [pzn] US [pzn] verb to put sb/sth in a particular position
position
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UK [nhbtnt] US [nhbtnt] noun a person or an animal that lives in a particular place
inhabitant
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UK [isetk] US [esetk] noun the branch of philosophy that studies the principles of beauty. especially in art
aesthetic
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UK [pel] US [pel] adj. light in colour containing a lot of white
pale
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UK [mjutd] US [mjutd] adj. not bright
muted
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UK [vabrnt] US [vabrnt] adj. very bright and strong
vibrant
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UK [bld] US [bold] adj. that can be easily seen having a strong clear appearance
bold
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UK [ju ef] US [ju ef o] noun the abbreviation for 'Unidentified Flying Object' (a strange object that some people claim to have seen in the sky and believe is a spacecraft from another planet)
UFO
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UK [memnt] US [mermnt] noun the size. length or amount of sth
measurement
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UK [kjupad] US [kjupad] adj. being used by sb
occupied
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UK [kntend(r)] US [kntendr] noun a person who takes part in a competition or tries to win sth
contender
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UK [nin] US [nin] noun a chemical element. Neon is a gas that does not react with anything and that shines with a bright light when electricity is passed through it
neon
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UK [ntri] US [ntri] adj. very interesting because of being unusual or not having an obvious answer
intriguing
