Noun Flashcards
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The driveway was covered with concrete PAVING.
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paving /ˈpeɪvɪŋ/ the stones or material that are used to make a flat surface on the ground
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He pushed against the rock with all his STRENGTH.
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strength /streŋθ/ the quality of being physically strong
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Let’s sit in the back ROW.
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row /rəʊ/ a number of people standing or sitting next to each other in a line; a number of objects arranged in a line. a line of seats in a cinema/movie theater, etc.
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The walls and CEILING were painted white.
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ceiling /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ the top inside surface of a room
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Remove dead leaves to encourage new GROWTH.
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growth /ɡrəʊθ/ the process of growing physically, mentally or emotionally
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St Patrick’s Day PARADE in New York
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parade /pəˈreɪd/ a public celebration of a special day or event, usually with bands in the streets and decorated vehicles
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Which SWITCH do I press to turn it off?
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switch /swɪtʃ/ a small device that you press or move up and down in order to turn a light or piece of electrical equipment on and off
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Police are investigating the THEFT of computers from the company’s offices.
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theft /θeft/ theft (of something) the crime of stealing something from a person or place
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We have to make a small CHARGE for refreshments.
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charge /tʃɑːdʒ/ charge (for something) the amount of money that somebody asks for goods and services
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There is no entrance FEE to the gallery.
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fee /fiː/ an amount of money that you pay for professional advice or services
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She never COMPLAINS, but she’s obviously exhausted.
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complain /kəmˈpleɪn/ to say that you are annoyed, unhappy or not satisfied about somebody/something. –‘How are you?’ ‘Oh, I can’t complain (= I’m all right).’
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The SIGNAGE at this exit is very confusing.
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signage /ˈsaɪnɪdʒ/ signs, especially ones that give instructions or directions to the public
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The school pays for heating and the MAINTENANCE of the buildings.
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maintenance /ˈmeɪntənəns/ the act of keeping something in good condition by checking or repairing it regularly –car maintenance
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The storm didn’t do much DAMAGE.
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damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ physical harm caused to something which makes it less attractive, useful or valuable –I insist on paying for the damage.
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The trip was cancelled through LACK of (= because there was not enough) interest.
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lack /læk/ the state of not having something or not having enough of something –a lack of food/money/skills
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children learning ADDITION and subtraction
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addition /əˈdɪʃn/ the process of adding two or more numbers together to find their total. – an addition to the family (= another child)
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The hotel offers a wide RANGE of facilities.
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range /reɪndʒ/ a variety of things of a particular type –There is a full range of activities for children. –Most of the students are in the 17–20 age range.
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a weather CHART.
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chart /tʃɑːt/ a page or sheet of information in the form of diagrams, lists of figures, etc. –to top the charts
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Have you changed the SHEETS (= put clean sheets on the bed)?
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sheet /ʃiːt/ a large piece of thin cloth used on a bed to lie on or lie under. –He slid between the sheets and closed his eyes. –a sheet of A4
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He was nominated for the best actor AWARD.
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award /əˈwɔːd/ a prize such as money, etc. for something that somebody has done. –an award presentation/ceremony
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She is taking a DIPLOMA in management studies.
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diploma /dɪˈpləʊmə/ a course of study at a college or university. –a High School diploma
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a TROPHY cabinet
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trophy /ˈtrəʊfi/ an object such as a silver cup that is given as a prize for winning a competition
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We paid for the car by/in INSTALMENTS.
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instalment /ɪnˈstɔːlmənt/ one of a number of payments that are made regularly over a period of time until something has been paid for –The loan can be repaid in 24 monthly instalments.
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bank LOANS with low interest rates
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loan /ləʊn/ money that an organization such as a bank lends and somebody borrows. –It took three years to repay my student loan –a car loan
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This is a big ISSUE; we need more time to think about it.
issue /ˈɪʃuː/ an important topic that people are discussing or arguing about --You're just avoiding the issue.
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a government INITIATIVE to combat unemployment
initiative /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ a new plan for dealing with a particular problem or for achieving a particular purpose --You won't get much help. You'll have to use your initiative.
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I'm glad you offered—it saved me the EMBARRASSMENT of having to ask.
embarrassment /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/ shy, awkward or guilty feelings; a feeling of being embarrassed. --I nearly died of embarrassment when he said that.
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He made a rude GESTURE at the driver of the other car.
gesture /ˈdʒestʃə(r)/ a movement that you make with your hands, your head or your face to show a particular meaning. --She finished what she had to say with a gesture of despair.
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the exploitation of minerals and other natural RESOURCES.
resource /rɪˈsɔːs/ a supply of something that a country, an organization or a person has and can use, especially to increase their wealth. --We must make the most efficient use of the available financial resources.
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a STRAW hat.
straw /strɔː/ stems of wheat or other grain plants that have been cut and dried. Straw is used for making mats, hats, etc., for packing things to protect them, and as food for animals or for them to sleep on. -- I started refuing straws.
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Now it´s filling space in my WARDROBE.
wardrobe /ˈwɔːdrəʊb/ a large cupboard for hanging clothes in which is either a piece of furniture or (in British English) built into the wall --everything you need for your summer wardrobe
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There has been a spate of ROBBERIES in the area recently.
robbery /ˈrɒbəri/ the crime of stealing money or goods from a bank, shop/store, person, etc., especially using violence or threats. --armed robbery (= using a gun, knife, etc.)
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He held the knife to her THROAT.
throat /θrəʊt/ a passage in the neck through which food and air pass on their way into the body; the front part of the neck. --a sore throat
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Some movies have been banned on the BASIS that they are too violent.
basis /ˈbeɪsɪs/ the reason why people take a particular action --She was chosen for the job on the basis of her qualifications.
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the CLIFF edge/top
cliff /klɪf/ a high area of rock with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea or ocean --the cliff edge/top
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The CHALK cliffs of southern England
chalk /tʃɔːk/ a type of soft white stone
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Don't put that glass so near the EDGE of the table.
edge /edʒ/ the outside limit of an object, a surface or an area; the part furthest from the centre. --He stood on the edge of the cliff. --I sat down at the water's edge.
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fighter/transport/military AIRCRAFT
aircraft /ˈeəkrɑːft/ any vehicle that can fly and carry goods or passengers.
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To make THREATS against somebody.
threat /θret/ a statement in which you tell somebody that you will punish or harm them, especially if they do not do what you want. --crimes involving violence or the threat of violence
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the Amazon RAINFOREST
rainforest /ˈreɪnfɒrɪst/ a thick forest in tropical parts of the world that have a lot of rain
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Cut the meat into thin SLICES.
slice /slaɪs/ a thin flat piece of food that has been cut off a larger piece --a gin and tonic with a slice of lemon
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The building is part of our national HERITAGE.
heritage /ˈherɪtɪdʒ/ the history, traditions and qualities that a country or society has had for many years and that are considered an important part of its character --Spain’s rich cultural heritage
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the commercial HUB of the city
hub /hʌb/ the central and most important part of a particular place or activity. --The kitchen was the hub of family life. --to be at the hub of things
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We sat down in the SHADE of the wall.
shade /ʃeɪd/ an area that is dark and cool under or behind something, for example a tree or building, because the sun’s light does not get to it. -- The trees provide shade for the animals in the summer.
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a PEARL necklace
pearl /pɜːl/ a small hard shiny white ball that forms inside the shell of an oyster and is of great value as a jewel --She was wearing her pearls (= a necklace of pearls).
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He wrapped the package in brown paper and tied it with STRING.
string /strɪŋ/ material made of several threads twisted together, used for tying things together; a piece of string used to fasten or pull something or keep something in place --The key is hanging on a string by the door.
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She held her little BUNDLE (= her baby) tightly in her arms.
bundle /ˈbʌndl/ a number of things tied or wrapped together; something that is wrapped up -- bundle of ideas
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I lent her my Bob Marley TAPES.
tape /teɪp/ a long narrow strip of magnetic material that is used for recording sounds, pictures or information
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Follow the PATH through the woods.
path /pɑːθ/ a way or track that is built or is made by the action of people walking --to walk along a path
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He died a slow and painful DEATH.
death /deθ/ the fact of somebody dying or being killed. -- an increase in deaths from cancer -- the anniversary of his wife’s death
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She climbed the tree and hid in the BRANCHES.
branch /brɑːntʃ/ a part of a tree that grows out from the main stem and on which leaves, flowers and fruit grow.
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Try adjusting your GRIP on the racket.
grip /ɡrɪp/ an act of holding somebody/something tightly; a particular way of doing this -- Keep a tight grip on the rope.
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The ROPE broke and she fell 50 metres onto the rocks.
rope /rəʊp/ very strong thick string made by twisting thinner strings, wires, etc. together. -- We tied his hands together with rope.
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We feared that an ADVANCE on the capital would soon follow.
advance /ədˈvɑːns/ the forward movement of a group of people, especially armed forces -- enemy advances
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a crown studded with GEMS.
gem /dʒem/ a precious stone that has been cut and polished and is used in jewellery. -- This picture is the gem (= the best) of the collection. -- She's a real gem!
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crown
crown /kraʊn/ an object in the shape of a circle, usually made of gold and precious stones, that a king or queen wears on his or her head on official occasions
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a MASS of snow and rocks falling down the mountain
mass /mæs/ a large amount of a substance that does not have a definite shape or form -- The sky was full of dark masses of clouds.
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a muddy TRACK through the forest
track /træk/ a rough path or road, usually one that has not been built but that has been made by people walking there -- We followed the bear's tracks in the snow.
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The car wheels got stuck in the MUD.
mud /mʌd/ wet earth that is soft and sticky -- our boots are covered in mud.
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The workers wear masks to avoid inhaling the DUST.
dust /dʌst/ a fine powder that consists of very small pieces of sand, earth, etc. -- A cloud of dust rose as the truck drove off.
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She nodded her HEAD in agreement.
head /hed/ the part of the body on top of the neck containing the eyes, nose, mouth and brain -- The driver suffered head injuries.
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the GULF of Mexico
gulf /ɡʌlf/ a large area of sea that is partly surrounded by land
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He caught a GLIMPSE of her in the crowd.
glimpse /ɡlɪmps/ a look at somebody/something for a very short time, when you do not see the person or thing completely -- Fans crowded the street outside waiting for a glimpse of their hero.
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an insurance SCAM
scam /skæm/ a clever and dishonest plan for making money
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to have adequate INSURANCE cover
insurance /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/ an arrangement with a company in which you pay them regular amounts of money and they agree to pay the costs, for example, if you die or are ill/sick, or if you lose or damage something. -- life/car/travel/household, etc. insurance
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She went to London with the AIM of finding a job.
aim /eɪm/ the purpose of doing something; what somebody is trying to achieve -- Our main aim is to increase sales in Europe.
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Should I drop a HINT (= give a hint) to Matt?
hint /hɪnt/ something that you say or do in an indirect way in order to show somebody what you are thinking -- He gave a broad hint (= one that was obvious) that he was thinking of retiring.
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a woman of WIT and intelligence
wit /wɪt/ the ability to say or write things that are both clever and amusing -- a book full of the wit and wisdom of his 30 years in politics
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lettuce/cabbage/oak LEAVES
leaf /liːf/ a flat green part of a plant, growing from a stem or branch or from the root -- The trees are just coming into leaf.
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a vast ARRAY of bottles of different shapes and sizes
array /əˈreɪ/ a group or collection of things or people, often one that is large or impressive
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to put some coins in the SLOT
slot /slɒt/ a long narrow opening, into which you put or fit something.
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The tunnel is a brilliant FEAT of engineering.
feat /fiːt/ an action or a piece of work that needs skill, strength or courage -- That was no mean feat (= it was difficult to do).
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She had a happy CHILDHOOD.
childhood /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/ the period of somebody’s life when they are a child -- childhood, adolescence and adulthood
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Television helps to relieve the BOREDOM of the long winter evenings.
boredom /ˈbɔːdəm/ the state of feeling bored; the quality of being very boring
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Traffic reaches its PEAK between 8 and 9 in the morning.
peak /piːk/ the point when somebody/something is best, most successful, strongest, etc. -- She's at the peak of her career.
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The yard was overgrown with WEEDS.
weed /wiːd/ a wild plant growing where it is not wanted, especially among crops or garden plants
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They cost ten BUCKS.
buck /bʌk/ a US, Australian or New Zealand dollar; a South African rand; an Indian rupee -- We're talking big bucks (= a lot of money) here.
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garden TOOLS
tool /tuːl/ an instrument such as a hammer, screwdriver, saw, etc. that you hold in your hand and use for making things, repairing things, etc.
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WAGES of £200 a week
wage /weɪdʒ/ a regular amount of money that you earn, usually every week, for work or services -- a wage increase of 3%
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The women came down the hill with their LOADS of firewood.
load /ləʊd/ something that is being carried (usually in large amounts) by a person, vehicle, etc.
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Two passengers are still trapped in the WRECK.
wreck /rek/ a car, plane, etc. that has been very badly damaged in an accident
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This cafe is a popular HANGOUT for tourists.
hang-out /ˈhæŋ aʊt/ a place where somebody lives or likes to go often
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Stoner
Slang Chapado
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Claire has a wide circle of friends and ACQUAINTANCES.
acquaintance /əˈkweɪntəns/ a person that you know but who is not a close friend -- He's just a business acquaintance.
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Passengers complained about the LACK of information when flights were cancelled.
lack /læk/ the state of not having something or not having enough of something -- There was no lack of volunteers.
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The kids are always playing TRICKS on their teacher.
trick /trɪk/ something that you do to make somebody believe something that is not true, or to annoy somebody as a joke
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The likely OUTCOME is a compromise.
outcome /ˈaʊtkʌm/ the result or effect of an action or event -- Their strategy produced the desired outcome.
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the company’s PURCHASING manager
purchasing /ˈpɜːtʃəsɪŋ/ the activity of buying things, especially for a company
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Wouldn’t it be amazing to LEVERAGE this audience?
leverage /ˈliːvərɪdʒ/ the action of a lever or the mechanical advantage gained by it
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Use an ice-cream SCOOP.
scoop /skuːp/ a tool like a large spoon with a deep bowl, used for picking up substances in powder form like flour, or for serving food like ice cream
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Today we have passed another MILESTONE on the road towards peace.
milestone /ˈmaɪlstəʊn/ a very important stage or event in the development of something -- This voyage marked an important milestone in the history of exploration.
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lay-offs in the factory
lay-off /ˈleɪ ɒf/ an act of making people unemployed because there is no more work left for them to do
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Public meetings are being planned at various locations around the COUNTY.
county /ˈkaʊnti/ one of a number of areas that some countries are divided into, each with its own local government
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An extra £10 million in foreign AID has been provided for victims of the earthquake.
aid /eɪd/ money, food, etc. that is sent to help countries in difficult situations
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The MAJORITY was/were in favour of banning smoking.
majority məˈdʒɒrəti/ the largest part of a group of people or things -- This treatment is not available in the vast majority of hospitals.
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After the war the national BOUNDARIES were redrawn.
boundary /ˈbaʊndri/ a real or imagined line that marks the limits or edges of something and separates it from other things or places; a dividing line. -- to extend the boundaries of high art to include some popular music
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He lifted the LATCH and opened the door.
latch /lætʃ/ a small metal bar that is used to fasten a door or a gate. You raise it to open the door and drop it to fasten it. -- Can you leave the door "on the latch" so I can get in?
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There were tears and EMBRACES as they said goodbye.
embrace /ɪmˈbreɪs/ an act of putting your arms around somebody as a sign of love or friendship -- He held her in a warm embrace.
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Obesity can raise the risk of LUNG disease.
lung /lʌŋ either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing -- Her father died of lung cancer.
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Grab a BROOM and let’s clean up.
broom /bruːm/ a brush on the end of a long handle, used for -- sweeping floors
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The decision still has to be ratified by the full COUNCIL.
council /ˈkaʊnsl/ a group of people who are elected to govern an area such as a city or county -- a town council
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The company denies any WRONGDOING.
wrongdoing /ˈrɒŋduːɪŋ/ -- illegal or dishonest behaviour
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The Senate has approved a TRADE agreement with Latin American nations.
trade /treɪd/ the activity of buying and selling or of exchanging goods or services between people or countries -- the international trade in oil
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She made me aware of my own SHORTCOMINGS.
shortcoming /ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋ/ a fault in somebody’s character, a plan, a system, etc. -- Despite a number of shortcomings, the project will still go ahead.
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muddy **footprints** on the kitchen floor
footprint /ˈfʊtprɪnt/
a mark left on a surface by a person’s foot or shoe or by an animal’s foot
- footprints in the sand
- He could identify any animal from its footprints.
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My duties seem to change daily at the **whim** of the boss.****
whim /wɪm/
a sudden wish to do or have something, especially when it is something unusual or unnecessary
-- We bought the house on a whim.
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His actions were motivated by **greed.**
greed /ɡriːd/
a strong desire for more wealth, possessions, power, etc. than a person needs
-- Nothing would satisfy her greed for power.
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Their aim is to keep taxes low enough to encourage **wealth** creation.
wealth /welθ/
a large amount of money, property, etc. that a person or country owns
-- The purpose of industry is to create wealth.
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The president's actions hardly inspire CONFIDENCE.
confidence /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/
the feeling that you can trust, believe in and be sure about the abilities or good qualities of somebody/something
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the BUOYANCY of the market
buoyancy /ˈbɔɪənsi/
a situation in which prices, business activity, etc. tend to increase or stay at a high level, usually showing financial success
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The sea was the colour of SLATE.
slate /sleɪt/
a type of dark grey stone that splits easily into thin flat layers
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Sixteen complaints were recorded in the LOGBOOK on the same day.
logbook /ˈlɒɡbʊk/
an official record of events during a particular period of time, especially a journey on a ship or plane
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to go SCUBA DIVING
scuba diving /ˈskuːbə daɪvɪŋ/
the sport or activity of swimming underwater using special breathing equipment consisting of a container of air which you carry on your back and a tube through which you breathe the air
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a map and COMPASS
compass /ˈkʌmpəs/
an instrument for finding direction, with a needle that always points to the north
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We went for a CYCLE ride on Sunday.
cycle /ˈsaɪkl/
a bicycle or motorcycle
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he Empire State Building is a familiar LANDMARK on the New York skyline.
landmark /ˈlændmɑːk/
omething, 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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Careless use of the clutch may damage the GEARS.
gear /ɡɪə(r)/
equipment in a vehicle that changes the relation between engine speed (or pedal speed on a bicycle) and the speed of the wheels moving forwards or backwards
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He felt a TWINGE in his knee.
twinge /twɪndʒ/
a sudden short feeling of pain
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he Blue Hole is a huge submarine SINKHOLE located just off of the mainland of Belize
sinkhole /ˈsɪŋkhəʊl/
a large hole in the ground that a river flows into, created over a long period of time by water that has fallen as rain
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The book I wanted was on the top SHELF.
shelf /ʃelf/
a flat board, made of wood, metal, glass, etc., fixed to the wall or forming part of a cupboard, bookcase, etc., for things to be placed on
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The country has lost its ALLURE as a destination for foreign investment.
allure /əˈlʊə(r)/
the quality of being attractive and exciting
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The male bird has a red SPOT on its beak.
spot /spɒt/
a small round area that has a different colour or feels different from the surface it is on
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He made an emotional APPEAL to voters.
appeal /əˈpiːl/
a deeply felt request for money, help or information that is needed immediately, especially one made by a charity or by the police
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Many CHARITIES sent money to help the victims of the famine.
charity /ˈtʃærəti/
an organization for helping people in need
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When using FINS for the first time, they can sometimes create a little friction on your foot.
fin /fɪn/
a thin flat part that sticks out from the body of a fish, used for swimming and keeping balance
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He’d got BLISTERS on his feet from running.
blister /ˈblɪstə(r)/
a swelling (= an area that is larger and rounder than normal) on the surface of the skin that is filled with liquid and is caused, for example, by rubbing or burning
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Apply the cream to dry, cracked HEELS before bed.
heel /hiːl/
the back part of the foot below the ankle
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Couples were dancing CHEEK to CHEEK.
cheek /tʃiːk/
either side of the face below the eyes
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Use ice to reduce the SWELLING.
swelling /ˈswelɪŋ/
the condition of being larger or rounder than normal
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Blisters crop up due to the skin on your feet being soft and not used to constant RUBBING which occurs as you swim around.
rubbing /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
a copy of writing or a design on a piece of stone or metal that is made by placing a piece of paper over it and rubbing with chalk, a pencil, etc.
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Support from family and friends acts as a BUFFER against stress.
buffer /ˈbʌfə(r)/
a thing or person that reduces a shock or protects somebody/something against difficulties
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I ate too quickly and got HICCUPS.
hiccup /ˈhɪkʌp/
a sharp, usually repeated, sound made in the throat, that is caused by a sudden movement of the diaphragm and that you cannot control
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There's not an OUNCE of truth in her story.
ounce /aʊns/
(used especially with negatives)a very small quantity of something
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the prisoner’s repeated DENIALS of the charges against him
denial /dɪˈnaɪəl/
a statement that something is not true or does not exist; the action of denying something
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He still hopes to win his claim against unfair DISMISSAL.
dismissal /dɪsˈmɪsl/
the act of dismissing somebody from their job; an example of this
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I'd like to make a COMPLAINT about the noise.
complaint /kəmˈpleɪnt/
a reason for not being satisfied; a statement that somebody makes saying that they are not satisfied
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The Thirteenth Amendment abolished SLAVERY in 1865.
slavery /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being a slave
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Workers in these stores earn a good WAGE.
wage /weɪdʒ/
a regular amount of money that you earn, usually every week or every month, for work or services
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There are STRAINS in the relationship between the two countries.
strain /streɪn/
pressure on a system or relationship because great demands are being placed on it
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Her hair stood up in SPIKES.
spike /spaɪk/
a thin object with a sharp point, especially a pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.
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foods that are rich in IRON.
iron /ˈaɪən/
a chemical element. Iron is a hard strong metal that is used to make steel and is also found in small quantities in blood and food.
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Small STEEL plates were attached to the front and back of the bone.
steel /stiːl/
a strong, hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon
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The heavy rain has caused FLOODS in many parts of the country.
flood /flʌd/
a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry
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*A GRAVEL drive led up to the house.*
**gravel** /ˈɡrævl/
small stones, often used to make the surface of paths and roads
* *a gravel path*
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* *a POD of adult dolphins*
**pod** /pɒd/
a long thin case filled with seeds that develops from the flowers of some plants, especially [peas](https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/pea) and beans
* *a vanilla pod*
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* *to swim from the boat to the SHORE*
**shore** /ʃɔː(r)/
the land along the edge of the sea, the ocean or a lake
* *a house on the shores of the lake*
* *The ship was anchored off shore.*
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* *For this recipe you need 250g of peeled king PRAWNS.*
**prawn** /prɔːn/
a [shellfish](https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/shellfish) that can be eaten, with ten legs and a long tail. Prawns turn pink when cooked.
* *North American English usually* **shrimp**
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* *PEA soup*
**pea** /piː/
a small round green seed, eaten as a vegetable. Several peas grow together inside a long thin [pod](https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/pod) on a climbing plant also called a pea.
* *frozen peas*
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* *These vegetables can be* ***grown from SEED.***
**seed** /siːd/
the small hard part produced by a plant, from which a new plant can grow
* *a packet of wild flower seeds*
* ***seed potatoes***
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*He's **the SORT of person** who only cares about money*
**sort** /sɔːt/
a group or type of people or things that are similar in a particular way
* ***What sort of** music do you like?’ ‘Oh, **all sorts**.’*
* ***This sort of** problem is quite common.*
* *There were snacks—peanuts, olives, **that sort of thing***
* ***What sort of** price did you want to pay?* (= approximately how much)
* ***What sort of** time do you call this?*
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* *The streets were littered with RUBBISH.*
**rubbish** /ˈrʌbɪʃ/
things that you throw away because you no longer want or need them
* *a **rubbish bag***
* *The rubbish is collected on Tuesdays.*
* *He is supporting a campaign to encourage people to recycle their rubbish.*
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* *Weeks have gone by without a rubbish collection, and the STENCH is terrible.*
**stench** /stentʃ/
a strong, very unpleasant smell
