B1 Challenge Part 1 Flashcards
(197 cards)
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Accommodation
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a place to stay or live:
The cost of student accommodations is rising steadily.
They paid for his flights and hotel accommodations.
Housing advisors will meet with families to help them move into permanent accommodations
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Accompany
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to go with someone or to be provided or exist at the same time as something:
The textbooks are accompanied by four CDs.
Depression is almost always accompanied by insomnia.
The salmon was accompanied by (= served with) a fresh green salad
May I accompany youtotheball?” heaskedher.
I have twoticketsfor thetheateronSaturdayevening- would you like to accompany me?
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According to
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as stated by:
According to Sarah they’re not getting on very well at the moment.
According to our records you owe us $130
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Accurate
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correct, exact, and without any mistakes(precise):
an accurate machine
an accurate description
The figures they have used are just not accurate.
Her novel is an accurate reflection of life in Spain.
We hope to become more accurate in predicting earthquakes
(Pronunce acurreich)
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Achieve
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to succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort:
The government’s training policy, he claimed, was achieving its objectives.
She finally achieved her ambition to visit South America.
I’ve been working all day, but I feel as if I’ve achieved nothing
(To get)
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Advert
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an advertisement:
Their latest advert features world-famous tennis player, Roger Federer.
appear in an advert Big companies often pay celebrities to appear in their adverts.
see/read/answer an advert You often see adverts for various unit trusts and funds in newspapers.
advert for sth All adverts for alcohol are carefully regulated.
job adverts
The campaign kicked off with a full-page advert in ‘The Wall Street Journal
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To advertise
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to make something known generally or in public, especially in order to sell it:
We advertised our car in the local newspaper.
He advertises his services on the company notice board.
I’m going to advertise for (= put a notice in the newspaper, local shop, etc., asking for) someone to clean my house.
There’s no harm in applying for other jobs, but if I were you, I wouldn’t advertise the fact (= make it generally known) at work
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Advertisement
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a picture, short film, song, etc. that tries to persuade people to buy a product or service:
I saw an advertisement for the new restaurant that opened in town.
Many companies run advertisements in the magazine.
The impression given in the advertisement is misleading
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The act to give someone a recommendation
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To advise
I think I’d advise him to leave the company.
His doctor advised him against smoking.
I’d strongly advise against making a sudden decision. They’re advising that children be kept at home.
I’d advise waiting until tomorrow
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Affect
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to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something
Both buildings were badly affected by the fire.
The divorce affected every aspect of her life.
It’s a disease that affects mainly older people
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Afford
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to be able to buy or do something because you have enough money or time:
I don’t know how he can afford a new car on his salary.
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Ahead
A
in front:
The road ahead is very busy.
Turn left at the traffic lights, and you’ll see the hospital straight ahead.
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Aim
A
a result that your plans or actions are intended to achieve:
My main aim in life is to be a good husband and father.
I aim to study medicine this semester
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Air force
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the part of a country’s military forces that uses aircraft and fights in the air
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Alike
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similar to each other:
The children all look very alike
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Aloud
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in a voice loud enough to be heard:
He read her letter aloud to the rest of the family.
People are starting to wonder aloud (= question publicly) whether the economic reforms have gone too far
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Although
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despite the fact that:
She walked home by herself, although she knew that it was dangerous.
He decided to go, although I begged him not to. (But)
18
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Altogether
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in total:
That’ll be $52.50 altogether, please.
B2
completely:
The government ought to abolish the tax altogether.
She wrote less and less often, and eventually she stopped altogether
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Despite
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without being affected by; in spite of.
he remains a great leader despite age and infirmity
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Amuse
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to entertain someone, especially by humorous speech or action or by making them laugh or smile
I’ve brought an article from yesterday’s paper that I thought might amuse you.
I think it amuses him to see people make fools of themselves.
Apparently these stories are meant to amuse.
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Ankle
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the joint (=place where two bones are connected) between the foot and the leg, or the thin part of the leg just above the foot:
I fell over and sprained/ twisted my ankle.
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Ant
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a very small insect that lives under the ground in large and well-organized social groups
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Antique
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something made in an earlier period that is collected and considered to have value because it is beautiful, rare, old, or of high quality
(Pronounce antik)
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Apply
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to request something, usually officially, especially in writing or by sending in a form:
By the time I saw the job advertised it was already too late to apply.
I’ve applied for a new job with the local newspaper.
(Request, asked for, solicit)
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Approach
to come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time, quality, or amount:
We could just see the train approaching in the distance.
If you look out of the window on the left, you'll see that we're now approaching the Eiffel Tower.
I see it's approaching lunchtime, so let's take a break
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Argue
to speak angrily to someone, telling that person that you disagree with them:
The children are always arguing.
Kids, will you stop arguing with each other?
They were arguing over/about which film to go and see
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Arrange
to plan, prepare for, or organize something:
I'm trying to arrange my work so that I can have a couple of days off next week.
The meeting has been arranged for Wednesday.
(Reach an agreement to meet)
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Arrangement
a plan for how something will happen:
They'd made all the arrangements for the party.
Arrangements were made to move the prisoners to another jail.
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Arrival
the fact of arriving somewhere:
Hundreds gathered to await the boxer's arrival at the airport.
On arrival at the police station, they were taken to an interview room.
We regret the late arrival of Flight 237.
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Ashamed
feeling guilty or embarrassed about something you have done or about a quality in your character:
You have nothing to be ashamed of.
She ought to be thoroughly ashamed of herself - talking to her mother like that!
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At last!
finally:
I've finished my paper at last!
At long last the government is starting to listen to our problems.
the last person, thing, etc.
B2
the least expected or wanted person or thing:
Three extra people to feed - that's the last thing I need!
The last thing I wanted was to make you unhappy.
Matthew is the last person I'd expect to be interested in dance.
He's the last person I'd trust with my keys.
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Attached
be attached to someone/something
to like someone or something very much:
The children are very attached to their grandparents.
I'm very attached to my old guitar
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Attempt
to try to do something, especially something difficult:
[ + to infinitive ] He attempted to escape through a window.
He attempted a joke, but no one laughed.
There's no point in even attempting an explanation - he'll never listen.
Thieves attempted to break into the house through the window
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Attend
to go to an event, place, etc.:
Over two hundred people attended the funeral.
The meeting is on the fifth and we're hoping everyone will attend
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Average
the result you get by adding two or more amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amounts:
The average of the three numbers 7, 12, and 20 is 13, because the total of 7, 12, and 20 is 39, and 39 divided by 3 is 13.
Prices have risen by an average of four percent over the past year.
My income's rather variable, but I earn $175 a day on average.
She was an average student. She thought the performance was just average.
Verb The teacher averaged the students' grades.
What figure do you get when you average the amount of rainfall for the last three months?
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Avoid
to stay away from someone or something:
I try to avoid supermarkets on Saturdays - they're always so busy.
we have to avoid the highway during rush hour.
Do you think Lukas is avoiding me? I haven't seen him all-day
I always try to avoid all the bad comments about me
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Babysit
to take care of someone's baby or child while that person is out, usually by going to the person's home:
I babysit for Jane on Tuesday evenings while she goes to her yoga class
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Background
the things that can be seen behind the main things or people in a picture:
The artist himself did not paint the backgrounds to his pictures - they were done by his students.
He has photographed her against lots of different backgrounds.
2.
the things that have made you into the person you are... family, experience, and education:
The school has students from many different backgrounds.
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Backpacker / to backpack
a person who travels with a backpack, usually not spending very much money and staying in places that are not expensive:
10 years ago, most visitors to Costa Rica were adventur ous backpackers traveling on a budget.
To backpack means being a backpacker
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Backwards
towards the direction that is opposite to the one in which you are facing or opposite to the usual direction:
I walked backwards towards the door.
He took a step backwards to allow her to pass.
He began counting backwards: "Ten, nine, eight..."
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Baggage
bags, cases, etc. that you take with you when you travel:
How many pieces of baggage do you have?
We had to pay extra for our excess baggage (= our bags and suitcases that weighed more than was allowed).
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Bandage
a long, narrow piece of cloth that is tied around an injury or a part of someone's body that has been hurt
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Banking
the activity of managing the money in your bank accounts:
I need to do my banking this afternoon.
A lot of people are doing their banking online now
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Basin
an open, round container shaped like a bowl with sloping sides, used for holding food or liquid
2. A sink (a washbasin) place where you wash your hands
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Bay
a part of the coast where the land curves in so that the ocean is surrounded by land on three sides:
We sailed into a beautiful, secluded bay.
San Francisco Bay
the Bay of Naples
Bahía
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To beat
to defeat or do better than:
Simon always beats me at tennis.
Holland beat Belgium (by) 3–1.
The Miami Heat beat the Pacers 95-90/by five points.
Our team was comfortably/easily/soundly beaten in the first round of the competition
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To beat
to defeat or do better than:
Simon always beats me at tennis.
Holland beat Belgium (by) 3–1.
The Miami Heat beat the Pacers 95-90/by five points.
Our team was comfortably/easily/soundly beaten in the first round of the competition
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Heartbeat
the regular movement or sound that the heart makes as it sends blood around your body:
a steady heartbeat
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Bell
an electrical device that makes a ringing sound when you press a button:
I stood at the front door and rang the bell several times
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Beneath
in or to a lower position than someone or something, under someone or something:
Jaime hid the letter beneath a pile of papers.
We huddled together for warmth beneath the blankets.
After weeks at sea, it was wonderful to feel firm ground beneath our feet once more.
Emma was so tired and hungry that her legs were beginning to give way beneath her (= she was about to fall over)
(Pronunce benifd)
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Beyond
farther away in the distance (than something):
In the distance, beyond the river, was a small town.
From the top of the hill we could see our house and the woods beyond.
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Blame
to say or think that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad happening:
Don't blame me (= it is not my fault) if you miss the bus!
Hugh blames his mother for his lack of confidence.
Hugh blames his lack of confidence on his mother.
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Bleed
to lose blood:
Your arm is bleeding.
He was bleeding heavily.
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Blow
to move and make currents of air, or to be moved or make something move on a current of air:
The wind was blowing harder every minute.
The letter blew away and I had to run after it.
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Brake
a device that makes a vehicle go slower or stop, or a pedal, bar, or handle that makes this device work:
She had no brakes on her bicycle.
The driver suddenly put on his brakes.
informal I slammed on (= quickly used) the brakes, but it was too late.
All our new models have anti-lock brakes.
The brakes began locking
A seagull swooped down in front of her car, causing her to slam on the brakes
When you need your car to stop you put on the brakes (pronunce breiks)
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Break (someone) in
to interrupt when someone else is talking:
As she was talking, he suddenly broke in, saying, "That's a lie."
I don't want to interfere,’ Mrs Hendry broke in
B2
If you break someone in, you train him or her to do a new job or activity:
The boss did not believe in breaking his team in gently
3.
If you break in a vehicle, you use it carefully and slowly for a short time when it is new, so that you do not damage its engine
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Bride
Wife
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Brief
Short instant
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Bring up
to care for a child until they are an adult, often giving them particular beliefs:
She was brought up by her grandmother.
They brought her up (as/to be) a Catholic.
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Broad
very wide:
We walked down a broad avenue lined with trees.
He flashed a broad grin(smile) at us.
My brother is very broad-shouldered
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Brochure
a type of small magazine that contains pictures and information on a product or a company (fold)
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Bucket
a container with an open top and a handle, often used for carrying liquids:
Armed with a bucket and a mop, I started washing the floor.
UK I took my two-year-old nephew down to the beach with his bucket and spade.
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Bug
a very small insect
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Bunch
a number of things of the same type fastened together or in a close group:
a bunch of flowers/grapes/bananas/keys
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Bury
to put a dead body into the ground:
His father is buried in the cemetery on the hill
I promise to bury you in a mountain when you fall away
All the bodies were buried in the sand
When I die, I want to be buried in my country
(Beri pronunce)
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Butcher (person)
a person who sells meat in a store
Most of my cousins are butcher
The butcher gave terrible meat, how infuriating
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Buyer
someone who buys something expensive such as a house:
He's still looking for a buyer for his house
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Cabbage
a large, round vegetable with large green, white, or purple leaves that can be eaten cooked or uncooked:
a savoy cabbage
red/white cabbage
(Is like lechutte but tougher(tofer pronunce))
(Pronunce cabach)
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Cage
a space surrounded on all sides by bars or wire, in which animals or birds are kept
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Calf
a young cow, or the young of various other large mammals such as elephants and whales
If a cow is in calf, she is pregnant
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Candle
a stick-shaped piece of wax with a wick (= piece of string) in the middle of it that produces light as it slowly burns:
Should I light a candle?
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Cardboard
material like very thick, stiff paper, usually pale white in color
Used to make drawings or paintings
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Careless
not taking or showing enough care and attention:
My son's teacher says that his work is often rather careless.
He made a careless remark (= one made without thinking) about her appearance that really upset her
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Carry out
to do or complete something, especially that you have said you would do or that you have been told to do:
Dr. Carter is researching early Christian art.
The hospital is carrying out tests to find out what's wrong with her.
Our soldiers carried out a successful attack last night.
It is hoped that the kidnappers will not carry out their threat to kill the hostages.
Don't blame me, I'm only carrying out my orders/instructions
(finishing with something, developing)
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Cattle
a group of animals that includes cows, buffalo, and bison, that are often kept for their milk or meat
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Cave
Cueva
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Changing room
a room where people can change their clothes, for example before and after sports or, in a store, where people can try on clothes before buying them
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Chapter
any of the separate parts into which a book or other piece of text is divided, usually given a number or title
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Charity
Caridad
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Charming
a quality that makes you like or feel attracted to someone or something:
a woman of great charm
It's a town with a lot of old-world charm.
Even as a young boy, he knew how to turn on the charm (= be pleasant intentionally) when he wanted something.
I had to use all my charms to get them to lend us the hall.
Miguel is a charming boy, he encourages everybody and he's very handsome
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Cheerful
happy and positive:
He's usually fairly cheerful.
You're in a cheerful mood this morning.
She manages to stay cheerful (= happy and positive) despite everything
Express happiness
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Drawers
Cajones
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Chin
the part of a person's face below their mouth:
To keep the helmet in position, fasten the strap beneath the chin.
She sat behind the table, her chin resting in her hands.
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Chip
a long, thin piece of potato that is fried and usually eaten hot:
fish and chips
beans/egg/sausage and chips
oven chips (= chips that are baked in an oven rather than fried
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Clap
to make a short loud noise by hitting your hands together:
"When I clap my hands, you stand still," said the teacher.
The band played a familiar tune which had everyone clapping along.
The audience clapped in time to the music.
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Cliff(nemo)
a high area of rock with a very steep side, often on a coast:
Keep away from the edge of the cliff - you might fall.
the cliff edge (acantilado)
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Complaint
The act of complaining
A complain×
A complaint <--
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Confident
being certain of your abilities or having trust in people, plans, or the future:
Be a little more confident in yourself!
They don't sound confident about the future of the industry.
I'm confident of his skills as a manager.
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Content
Contenido
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Corn
Maiz
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Cosy/ cozy
comfortable and pleasant, especially (of a building) because of being small and warm:
This room is nice and cozy in the winter.
He showed me into a cozy little room.
The house he bought is really cozy
What a cozy coach, really comfortable
Calida
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Cottage
a small house, usually in the countryside:
We rented a little beach cottage on the North Caroline coast
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Cotton
the threads that grow around the seeds of a tall plant grown especially in the U.S., China, and South Asia:
a bale of cotton
They are in the field picking cotton.
She doesn't wear cotton in the winter.
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Give me courage
the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation:
They showed great courage when they found out about their baby's disability.
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Crew
a group of people who work together, especially all those who work on and operate a ship, aircraft, etc.:
an ambulance/lifeboat crew
a TV/film/camera crew
The aircraft has/carries a crew of seven.
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Crop
the total amount collected of) a plant such as a grain, fruit, or vegetable grown in large amounts:
The main crops grown for export are coffee and rice.
a bumper (= very good) potato crop (group of plants)
This crop was pretty effective, i have lots of vegetables to sell now
I have a crop in my father's field it's really large
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Pedestrian crossing
Path where pedestrian can pass
Don't go through the cars, better use the pedestrian crossing
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Cross it out
to draw a line through something you have written, usually because it is wrong:
If you think it's wrong, cross it out and write it again.
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Crossroad
Cruce de caminos
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Currency
the money that is used in a particular country at a particular time:
foreign currency
Kind of money
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A cushion
Pillow
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Custom
a way of behaving or a belief that has been established for a long time:
a local/ancient custom
In my country, it's the custom (for women) to get married in white.
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Customs officer
Oficial de aduanas
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Deaf
unable to hear, either completely or partly:
He's been totally/partially deaf since birth.
Sorry my friend is deaf, he can't hear you
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I've had some problems to deal___
With
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Defeat
Unsuccessful
I beat you haha!
- i admit the defeat, but I'll surpass you soon
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Delighted
Deleitado
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Departure
When is the time to departure, it means the time to leave has come
The time of departure has come, we'll leave now
What is your time of departure?
Our departure is scheduled for 5 p.m. = Our departure time is 5 p.m.
They had to postpone (their) departure because of bad weather.
You should plan to arrive at the airport an hour before departure.
the ferry's departure point.
Leave your keys at reception before departure.
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Depth
Measurements of deep
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Dial
to operate a phone or make a phone call to someone by choosing a particular series of numbers on the phone:
Can I dial this number direct, or do I have to go through the operator?
Dial 0 for the switchboard
(To phone, pronunce "daiel")
I already dialled but nobody answered me
The number dialled doesn't exist or no is correct
Dial him please
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Dig
Digging dirt out of the ground to make a hole
Some animal has been digging in the garden.
They dug into the sand with their hands.
He dug down about 10 feet before he hit the water.
The excavator is digging dirt from the ground
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Disabled
having an illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult to do some things that other people do:
The accident left him severely disabled
(pronounce diseibold)
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Disk
Disco
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Disturb
To interrupt what someone is doing:
Please don't disturb your sister - she's trying to do her homework.
I'm sorry to disturb you at such a late hour.
She doesn't want to be disturbed while she's working.
Don't disturb the baby when he's sleeping.
The noise disturbed my concentration.
The sign on the door said Do not disturb
I hate when people disturb me while I'm talking to
There's no need to disturb me, you're being impolite
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Drag
to move something by pulling it along a surface, usually the ground:
Pick the chair up instead of dragging it behind you!
(You can use it to talk about the mouse)
He was barely able to drag his poisoned leg behind him.
He drags his leg, and he can hardly lift his arm.
Yesterday police frogmen dragged a small pond on the Common.
The minutes dragged past.
(slowly)
I dragged him until the accommodation
These things are really heavy to lift, I'll have to drag it
Poor Timmy walks along the path, dragging and crying
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Due
expected to happen, arrive, etc. at a particular time:
What time is the next bus due (supposed to arrive)?
The next meeting is due(provided, planned) to be held in three months.
Their first baby is due (expected) in January.
The next psg soccer match is due on 8th March
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Dull
not interesting or exciting in any way:
She wrote dull, respectable articles for the local newspaper.
He's pleasant enough but deadly dull.
(boring)
What a dull movie!
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Dust
dry dirt in the form of powder that covers surfaces inside a building, or very small dry pieces of soil, sand, or other substances:
The furniture was covered in dust and cobwebs.
A cloud of dust rose in the air as the car roared past.
coal dust
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Dustbin
a large container for garbage from a house or other building, usually made of strong plastic or metal and kept outside
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Eastern
Oriental
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Edge
Border
They peered over the edge of the roof.
He sat on the edge of the counter
She was on the edge of the abyss... About to fall
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Embassy
Embajada
Pronunce = embazi
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Employment
Empleo
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Encourage
to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen:
We were encouraged to learn foreign languages at school.
The council is encouraging the development of the property for both employment and recreation.
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End up
Terminar
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Engineering
the work of an engineer (= a person who designs or builds machines
, engines , electrical systems, or large structures such as roads or bridges using scientific principles), or the study of this work:
The Eiffel Tower is a remarkable feat of engineering.
Richard studied engineering at MIT.
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Enquire
to ask for information:
Should I inquire about the price of the tickets?
She called to inquire when her car would be ready.
"Where are we going?" he inquired politely.
Ask curiosity
A set of questions asked to a group of persons
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Enquiry
Consulta encuesta
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Essay
A practice with a group of work(usually for play theaters, choreography or shows)
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Exchange rate
Tipo de cambio
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Explode
Act of exploit
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Facilities
a place, especially including buildings, where a particular activity happens:
a nuclear research facility
a military facility
a new sports facility
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Fancy
to want to have or do something:
Do you fancy a drink this evening?
I didn't fancy swimming in that water.
B2 UK informal
to be sexually attracted to someone:
He could tell she fancied him.
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Fare
the money that you pay for a trip in a vehicle such as a bus or train:
Train fares are going up again
(Payment
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Feed
to give food to a person, group, or animal:
I usually feed the neighbor's cat while she's away.
Let's feed the kids first and have our dinner after.
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Feel like
to have a wish for something, or to want to do something, at a particular moment:
I feel like (going for) a swim.
I feel like (having) a nice cool glass of lemonade
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Fetch
to go to another place to get something or someone and bring it, him, or her back:
[ + two objects ] Could you fetch me my glasses/fetch my glasses for me from the other room, please?
I have to fetch my mother from the station. (Get)
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Fill in
to give someone extra or missing information:
I filled her in on the latest gossip
2. To cover or replace someone at work. To do someone else's work for them because that person cannot or will not do it themselves:
I'm not her regular secretary - I'm just filling in.
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Fill up
to become full, or to make something become full:
The seats in the hall were filling up fast.
He filled up the tank with gas.
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Flute
a tube-shaped musical instrument with a hole that you blow across at one end while holding the tube out horizontally to one side
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Fog
a weather condition in which very small drops of water come together to form a thick cloud close to the land or ocean, making it difficult to see:
Thick/Heavy/Dense fog has made driving conditions dangerous.
Mist, fog, and snow are common in this area.
It took several hours for the fog to lift.
Heavy fog made it difficult to see the road
I hate this fog, doesn't lemme see
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Fond
to like someone or something very much:
"I'm very fond of you, you know," he said.
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Folk
people, especially those of a particular group or type:
Ordinary folks can't afford cars like that.
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Fool
Dumb
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Forbidden
Not permitted(allowed)
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Forecast
Pronostico
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Former
of or in an earlier time; before the present time or in the past:
his former wife
a former employer
the former president of the United States
The luxury apartments are in a former factory.
The painting was then restored to its former glory (= returned to its original good condition).
It was a long time after the accident before he seemed like his former self (= behaved in the way he had before).
In my former life, I was a bad womanizer I don't want that life again
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Fortnight
a period of two weeks:
a fortnight's holiday
once a fortnight
a fortnight ago
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Freeze
If you freeze something, you lower its temperature below 32° F , causing it to become cold and often hard, and if something freezes, its temperature goes below 32° F:
Water freezes to ice at a temperature of 32° F.
The ground had frozen hard/ solid.
When the lake freezes (over) (= turns into ice on the surface), we can go skating on it.
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Fridge
Frigde have two parts
Fridge and freezing
a piece of kitchen equipment that uses electricity to preserve food at a cold temperature:
Don't forget to put the milk back in the fridge.
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Frog
a small animal that has smooth skin, lives in water and on land, has long powerful back legs with which it jumps from place to place, has no tail, and is usually greenish-brown in color:
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Friying pan
a flat metal pan with a long handle, used for frying food
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Fuel
a substance that is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned:
Wood, coal, oil, and gas are all different kinds of fuel.
Plutonium is a fuel used to produce nuclear energy.
nuclear fuel
unleaded fuel
The new exhaust system, it is claimed, will lower fuel consumption.
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Fully
Completly
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Gap
an empty space or opening in the middle of something or between two things:
The children squeezed through a gap in the wall.
She has a small gap between her front teeth.
(hole, difference, distance between)
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Giraffe
a large African animal with a very long neck and long legs
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Glance
to give a quick short look:
She glanced around the room to see who was there.
He glanced up from his book as I passed.
Could you glance over/through this letter and see if it's alright
(short view)
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Goat
an animal related to sheep that usually has horns and a beard. Goats live wild on mountains or are kept on farms to provide milk, meat, wool, etc
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To grant
To give or permit special access, especially by the government to a person or organization for a special purpose:
a student/research grant
a local authority/government grant
(to give or permit. Allows, concede)
We haven't yet been granted access to the archive
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Grateful
Stop complaining you have to be grateful
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To groom/ a groom
to clean an animal, often by brushing its fur:
Polly spends hours in the stables grooming her pony
2. a bridegroom :
The bride and groom walked down the aisle together
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Sand
Arena
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Hairdressers
a person who cuts people's hair and puts it into a style, usually working in a special shop, called a hairdresser's:
I'm going to change my hairdresser.
I have a four o'clock appointment at the hairdresser's.
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Hairdryer
Secadora de pelo
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Hand (something) in
to give something to someone in a position of authority:
Have you handed in your history paper yet?
I've decided to hand in my resignation (= tell my employer I am leaving my job)
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Handkerchief
a square piece of cloth or paper used for cleaning the nose or drying the eyes when they are wet with tears:
She took out her handkerchief and blew her nose loudly.
(Napkins)
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Hand out
to give something to each person in a group or place:
The teacher asked her to hand out the worksheets.
They stood on the street corner handing out leaflets.
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Hang up
to end a phone conversation:
He started shouting so I hung up (on him).
Let me speak to Melanie before you hang up.
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Hardly any time
Casi ningún momento, casi nunca
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Headline
Encabezado
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Heater
Stove
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Heel/ heels
Talón/ the raised part at the back of a shoe, under your heel
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Herb
Cows eat herb
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Hidden
Oculto
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Hire
to pay to use something for a short period:
How much would it cost to hire a car for a fortnight?
You could always hire a dress for the ball if you can't afford to buy one.
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Hopeless
There's not hope
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Humid
Wet
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Hunt
Caza
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Hut
Cabaña
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Inch
Pulgada
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Inquiry
Consulta
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Intend
Pretender
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Ironing
Planchar
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Issue
Asunto
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Jar
a glass or clay container with a wide opening at the top and sometimes a fitted lid, usually used for storing food:
a jar of coffee/pickled onions
a jam jar
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Jog
to run at a slow, regular speed, especially as a form of exercise:
"What do you do to keep fit?" "I jog and go swimming."
He was walking at a very quick pace and I had to jog to keep up with him.
2. (Push)
to push or knock someone or something slightly, especially with your arm:
A man rushed past and jogged her elbow, making her drop the bag.
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Kangaroo
Canguro
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Keen
(Eager)very interested, eager, or wanting (to do) something very much:
They were very keen to start work as soon as possible.
Joan wanted to go to a movie but I wasn't keen (= I didn't want to go).
She's a keen tennis player.
She's keen on (playing) tennis.
UK My son's mad keen on biking.
He's rather keen on a girl in his school (= he is very attracted to her).
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Kettle
Tetera
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Knit
to make clothes, etc. by using two long needles to connect yarn or another type of thread into joined rows:
She's forever knitting.
She's busy knitting baby clothes.
[ + two objects ] My granny knitted me some gloves/knitted some gloves for me.
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Label
Etiqueta
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Lack
Falta o carencia
the state of being without or not having enough of something.
"There is no lack of entertainment aboard the ship"
the novel lacks imagination
There is no lack of force, just need a more resistance
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Ladder
a piece of equipment used for climbing up and down, that consists of two vertical bars or pieces of rope joined to each other by a set of horizontal steps
Hi neighbor! May I have your ladder for just a moment?
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Lamb
a young sheep, or the flesh of a young sheep eaten as meat:
lambs gamboling about in the fields
lamb chops
roast lamb
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Landscape
a large area of land, especially about its appearance:
a rural/barren landscape
Demolition firms and builders are busy changing urban landscapes.
The landscape is dotted with the tents of campers and hikers.
The cathedral dominates the landscape for miles around.
I want to go to te Welhar, what a beautiful landscape there!
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Leaf
one of the flat, usually green parts of a plant that are joined at one end to the stem or branch:
a palm leaf
Autumn leaves
He was raking up leaves in his yard.
Don't rake up more leaves from the jar!
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Lettuce
a plant with large, green leaves, eaten uncooked in salads
(Leruss)
