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Question 1

tener/dar la impresión

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get the impression (that)
/get ði ɪmˈpreʃn/
Did you get the impression they didn’t like our present?

Question 2

quedarse de piedra/flipado; descarga

Answer 2

get a shock

Question 3

tener la oportunidad

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get the chance

Question 4

entenderlo, pillarlo

Answer 4

get the joke

Question 5

conocer, llegar a conocerse

Answer 5

get to know (sb/one another)
/get tə nəʊ/
I’m sure you’ll like him once you get to know him.

Question 6

contactar en telefono mail

Answer 6

get hold of

Question 7

sacarse de encima; librarse de; deshacerse de

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get rid of (sth/sb)

Question 8

meterse en lios/problemas

Answer 8

get into trouble

Question 9

quitarse de enmedio, expresión rude

Answer 9

get out of the way

Question 10

vengarse

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get your own back on
/get jɔːr əʊn bæk ɒn/
I’ll get my own back on him one day and take revenge.

Question 11

pillarlo; captarlo; pescarlo

Answer 11

get it

Question 12

abre los ojos/despierta

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get real

Question 13

get a life

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get a life

Question 14

not making any progress and stop

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get anywhere

Question 15

make some progress

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get somewhere

Question 16

annoying

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get on my nerves

Question 17

get my act/shit together

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get my act/shit together

Question 18

llevarse muy pero que muy bien

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get on like a house on fire

Question 19

pick up the pace/go faster (rude)

Answer 19

get a move on

Question 20

envejecer

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get on

Question 21

indirect communication/implicit

pillar el mensaje

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get the message

Question 22

have success in persuading other people

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get your own way

Question 23

**

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get around

Question 24

avoid responsibility

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get out of

Question 25

succesfully send the message

Answer 25

get through

Question 26

respond via phone, mail

Answer 26

get back to

Question 27

slightly negative meaning, do only enough

Answer 27

get by /get baɪ/ My salary is not enough to get by.

Question 28

very friendly, good match, llevarse bien

Answer 28

get along

Question 29

He’s unfriendly and unemotional.

Answer 29

a cold fish | My boss is a bit of a cold fish.

Question 30

She’s so kind and generous.

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a heart of gold | She’s got a heart of gold.

Question 31

She gets angry so easily.

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a quick temper | My sister has a quick temper.

Question 32

He’s so annoying.

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a real pain in the neck | My brother’s a real pain in the neck.

Question 33

I can always persuade him to give me extra pocket money.

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a soft touch | My dad is a soft touch.

Question 34

minucioso

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attention to detail | I’m sure your work will be perfect. You’ve got great attention to detail.

Question 35

to change a decision or a opinion

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change your mind

Question 36

taking care and doing things carefully

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conscientious adj | You have to be conscientious and do things carefully and correctly.

Question 37

- I you know sth (...), you know your true feelings about sth, although you may not admit them to yourself - If something is true (...), it is really like that, although it may not be obvious to people - en el fondo

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Deep down | Deep down he’s quite insecure.

Question 38

1.show a person determination to do sth 2. if you are (...), you have made a firm decision to do it and you will not let anyone prevent you decidido resuelto

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determined adj | She’s a determined girl. Once she’s decided to do something, nothing will stop her.

Question 39

sensible and practical, in a way that is helpful and friendly

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down to earth adj | My mum is very practical and down to earth.

Question 40

1. calm and kind; doing things in a quiet and careful way 2. (of weather, tempertature, etc.) not strong or extreme 3.not steep or sharp amable, suave, , moderado, ligero,

Answer 40

gentle adj /ˈdʒentl/ He is a calm and gentle boy. A gentle slope/curve/angle

Question 41

1. not confident about yourself or your relationships with other people 2. not safe or protected peligroso, inseguro

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insecure adj /ɪnsɪˈkjʊə/ She felt nervous and insecure.

Question 42

1. when not thought about deeply or thoroughly; when not looked at carefully 2. it seems like a good idea *x* but there are sure to be problems

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on the surface /ɒn ðə ˈsɜːfɪs/ On the surface, he seems quite nice.

Question 43

not to compromise

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refuse to compromise /rɪˈfjuːz tə ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/ I tried to reach an agreement but he refused to compromise.

Question 44

good at finding ways of doing things and solving problems, etc habilidoso, capaz, ingenioso

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resourceful adj /rɪˈzɔːsfl/ Louise is quite resourceful. She’s good at solving problems.

Question 45

showing or expressing sarcasm | sarcastivo

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sarcastic adj /sɑːˈkæstɪk/ Don’t be so sarcastic! That comment was very cruel.

Question 46

parecer seguro de si mismo

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seem self-confident /siːm self ˈkɒnfɪdənt/ He may seem self-confident, but he’s actually quite insecure.

Question 47

able to do or produce everything that you need without the help of other people

Answer 47

self-sufficient adj /self səˈfɪʃnt/ He’s very self-sufficient. He never needs anyone’s help.

Question 48

1. not planned but done because you suddenly want to do it 2. often doing things without planning to, because you suddenly want to do them 3. happening naturally, without being made to happen 4- done naturally, without being forced or practised espontaneo

Answer 48

spontaneous adj /spɒnˈteɪniəs/ I’d love to be more spontaneous and not plan things in advance.

Question 49

1. developing, growing, etc. gradually and in an even and regular way 2. not changing and not interrupted 3. firmly fixed, supported or balanced; not shaking or likely to fall down 4. (of a person) sensible; who can be relied on firme, regular, cosntante, inmutable, estable, , continuo

Answer 49

``` steady adj /ˈstedi/ 1. five years of steady economic growth 2. His breathing was steady 3. I met his steady gaze 4. He’s a reliable and steady guy. ```

Question 50

1. easy to do or to understand; not complicated 2. (of a person or their behaviour) honest and open; not trying to trick somebody or hide something directo, franco, honesto, sincero

Answer 50

straightforward adj /streɪtˈfɔːwəd/ 2. She’s honest and straightforward and says just what she thinks.

Question 51

1. kind to sb who is hurt or sad; showing that you understand and care about their problems 2. showing that you approve of sb/sth or that you share their views and are willing to support them solidario, compasivo, empatico

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sympathetic adj /sɪmpəˈθetɪk/ 1.Our manager is not very sympathetic. He never tries to understand our problems.

Question 52

1. to make use of sth well; to make use of an opportunity 2. to make use of sb/Sth in a way that is unfair or dishonest sacar provecho, aprovecharse de

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take advantage of /teɪk ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ əv/ 2. She’s very generous and trusting so some people take advantage of her.

Question 53

to do sth even though you know that sth bac could happen as a result tomar riesgo

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take risks /teɪk rɪsks/ If you want to succeed, you have to take risks.

Question 54

evitar

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tend to avoid tend tu əˈvɔɪd/ I don’t like arguing with people so I tend to avoid conflict.

Question 55

1. done completely; with a great attention to detail 2. used to emphasize how bad or annoying sb/sth is a fondo, riguroso, exacto

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thorough adj /ˈθʌrə/ 1. You have to be very thorough if you want to be a researcher.

Question 56

1. able to do sth 2. a level of skill or intelligence habilidad, capacidad, actitud

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ability n /əˈbɪləti/ Everyone has a special ability that makes them good at something.

Question 57

logro academico

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academic achievement n /ækəˈdemɪk əˈtʃiːvmənt/ I’m very proud of my son’s academic achievement.

Question 58

despedido

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be laid off v /bi leɪd ɒf/ Many colleagues were laid off when the company was restructured.

Question 59

no ser necesario/reduccion plantilla

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be made redundant v /bi meɪd rɪˈdʌndənt/ There has been a decrease in sales and some employees may be made redundant.

Question 60

estar de baja

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be off work v /bi ɒf wɜːk/ I’m off work this week.

Question 61

estar en paro

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be out off work v bi aʊt əv wɜːk/ I’ve been out of work for two months now.

Question 62

be told by your employer that you can no longer continue working for a company, etc. usually because of something you have done wrong ser despedido

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be sacked v /bi sækt/ If you don’t start working harder, you’ll be sacked soon.

Question 63

a series of stages by which you can make progress in your life or career promocion profesional

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career ladder n /kəˈrɪə ˈlædə/ You need to work hard if you want to move up the career ladder.

Question 64

to record the time at which you leave work, especially b y putting a card into a machine fichar

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clock off v (clock out) /klɒk ɒf/ I clock off at five and go home.

Question 65

time that you are allowed to be away from work becaus sb in your family is ill/sick or has died baja por mtotivos personal

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compassionate leave n /kəmˈpæʃənət liːv/ My dad is seriously ill so I’m on compassionate leave.

Question 66

making somebody lose confidence or hope | desmoralizante, desmoralizador

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demoralizing adj /dɪˈmɒrəlaɪzɪŋ/ Being unemployed can be really demoralizing.

Question 67

those who plan events

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events management n /ɪˈvents ˈmænɪdʒmənt/ Have you got any experience in events management?

Question 68

contract than only lasts for the agreed period of time

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fixed-term contract n /fɪkst tɜːm ˈkɒntrækt/ I’ve been offered a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

Question 69

for all the hours of a week during which people normally work or study,r ather than just a part of ir

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full-time occupation n /fʊl taɪm ɒkjuˈpeɪʃn/ Being a teacher is a full-time occupation.

Question 70

aumnto de sueldo

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get a rise /get ə raɪz/ If you want to get a rise, you have to ask for one.

Question 71

conseguir un ascenso

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get promoted v /get prəˈməʊtɪd/ If you want to get promoted, you have to work hard.

Question 72

buscar trabajo

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job-hunting n /dʒɒb ˈhʌntɪŋ/ Job-hunting can be very time-consuming.

Question 73

monotono

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monotonous adj /məˈnɒtənəs/ My job as a checkout assistant can be monotonous sometimes.

Question 74

something you receive as well as your wages for doing a particular job ventaja

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perk n /pɜːk/ The company offered free health insurance as a perk.

Question 75

1. the place where sb/sth is located 2. the place where sb/sth is mean to be; the correct place posición, postura

Answer 75

position n /pəˈzɪʃn/ I’m looking for a full-time position.

Question 76

1. saying or doing the same thing many times so it became boring 2. repeated many times repetitivo, monotono, reiterativo

Answer 76

repetitive adj /rɪˈpetətɪv/ I couldn’t work on a factory production line. It is such a repetitive job.

Question 77

1.officially tell sb that you are leaving your job, an organization, etc renunciar, dimitir

Answer 77

resign v /rɪˈzaɪn/ If they don’t give me a promotion soon, I’ll resign.

Question 78

permission to be away from work because of illness; the period of time spent away from work baja por enfermedar

Answer 78

sick leave n /sɪk liːv/ Meryl isn’t in the office this week. She’s on sick leave.

Question 79

1. (of an activity, etc.) worth doing; that makes you happy because you think it is useful or important 2. produce a lot of money gratificante, provechoso, satisfactorio

Answer 79

rewarding adj /rɪˈwɔːdɪŋ/ 1. I think being a nurse is a very rewarding job.

Question 80

1. the ability to do sth well 2- a particular ability or type of ability habilidad, talento.

Answer 80

skills n pl /skɪlz/ The salary will be dependent on the skills of the candidates.

Question 81

lasting or taking too long and not interesting | tedioso aburrido pesado

Answer 81

tedious adj /ˈtiːdiəs/ My job is not very interesting. Actually, it’s quite tedious.

Question 82

contrato temporal

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temporary contract n /ˈtemprəri ˈkɒntrækt/ My first contract was a temporary contract. It didn’t last too long.

Question 83

1. not yet paid (bills) 2. done or taking without payment 3. (of people) not receiving payment for work that they do gratis, no remunerado

Answer 83

unpaid adv /ʌnˈpeɪd/ 2. I’ve been working unpaid for a year.

Question 84

baja no pagada

Answer 84

unpaid leave n /ˈʌnpeɪd liːv/ I need a couple of months off, so I may go on unpaid leave.

Question 85

1. the work or jobs that you have done in your life so far 2. a period of time that a young person, especially a student, spends working in a company as a form of training experiencia laboral

Answer 85

work experience n /wɜːk ɪkˈspɪəriəns/ Have you got any relevant work experience?

Question 86

1. all the people who work for a particular company, organization,e tc 2. all the people in a country or an area who are available for work mano de obra

Answer 86

workforce n /ˈwɜːkfɔːs/ 1. Two-thirds of the workforce is female.

Question 87

showing caring feelings and love for sb | cariñoso, afectuoso

Answer 87

affectionate adj /əˈfekʃənət/ He’s an affectionate and loving child.

Question 88

expressing opinions or desires strongly and with confidence, so that people take notice resuelto, autoritario, firme, tajante, seguro

Answer 88

assertive adj /əˈsɜːtɪv/ You should be more assertive, otherwise people just won’t listen to your ideas.

Question 89

always telling people what to do | mandon

Answer 89

bossy adj /ˈbɒsi/ My older sister is a bit bossy and always tells me what to do.

Question 90

to attract sb attention | llamar tu atencion

Answer 90

catch your eye /kætʃ jɔːr aɪ/ I never just buy whatever catches my eye. I write a shopping list.

Question 91

crecer gradualmente

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build up v /bɪld ʌp/ We should set off early before the traffic builds up.

Question 92

to make somebody feel confused, upset and/or annoyed

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do/does my head in informal /dʌz maɪ hed ɪn/ Being with someone who is constantly checking their phone does my head in.

Question 93

relaxed and happy to accept things without worrying or getting angry facil de tratar, de buen trato

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easy-going adj /ˈiːzi ˈgəʊɪŋ/ I should try to be more easy-going and relaxed about things.

Question 94

quedarse pillao

Answer 94

get stuck v /get stʌk/ If you get stuck, check the instructions.

Question 95

cansino?

Answer 95

gets wearing /gets ˈweərɪŋ/ Having identical conversations every day quickly gets wearing.

Question 96

quedarse en blanco

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go blank v /gəʊ blæŋk/ When I get nervous, I sometimes go blank and forget what I was going to say.

Question 97

1. a path taken by a plane after an unseccesful attempt at landing, in order to get into a suitable position to try to land again 2. disagreement or argument 3. dar vueltas

Answer 97

go round v /gəʊ raʊnd/ 3. Did you go round all the aisles in the supermarket?

Question 98

the place where your natural feelings that make you react in a particular way are thought to be corazonaa presentimiento

Answer 98

gut feeling n /gʌt ˈfiːlɪŋ/ I always go with my gut feeling.

Question 99

1. in such a way that the front part of one vehicle hits the front part of another vehicle or thing 2. by expressing strong views and dealing with something in a direct way de frente, frontalmente, sin rodeos

Answer 99

head on adv /hed ɒn/ 2. She always faces problems head on.

Question 100

to think you are better than sb/sth | mirar por encima del hombro menospreciar

Answer 100

look down on v /lʊk daʊn ɒn/ Some people look down on me because I work in a supermarket.

Question 101

1. having moods that change quickly and often 2. bad-tempered or upset, often for no particular reason 3. (of a film/movie, piece of music or place) suggesting particular emotions, especially sad ones malhumorado, deprimido,

Answer 101

moody adj /ˈmuːdi/ He’s so moody. I never know how he’s going to react to things.

Question 102

1. (of people) not havint enough money, food, clothes, etc. 2. (of people) not confident, and needing a lot of love and emoitoanl support from other people neecesitado

Answer 102

needy adj /ˈniːdi/ 2. As a child, I was quite needy. I’m stronger and more independent now.

Question 103

to make or prepare sth by fitting or collecting parts together juntar, montar,preparar

Answer 103

put together v /pʊt təˈgeðə/ I put together an itinerary for the trip.

Question 104

1. unwilling to obey rules or accpet normal standards of behaviour, dress, etc. 2. opposed to the government of a country; opposed to those in authority within an organization rebelde

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rebellious adj /rɪˈbeljəs/ 1. I was an extremely rebellious child and gave my parents a hard time.

Question 105

1. that can be trusted to do something well; that you can rely on 2. that is likely to be correct or true 3. able to work or operate for long periods without breaking down or needing atention fiable, fidedigno

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reliable adj /rɪˈlaɪəbl/ She’s a very reliable friend. You can always count on her.

Question 106

doing/following exactly what sb/sth says, paying attention to every detail

Answer 106

to the letter /tə ðə ˈletə/ Follow the instructions to the letter and you won’t get it wrong.

Question 107

1. aware of and able to understand other people and their feelings 2. (to art/music/literature) to be able to understand it and to express yourself through them 3. (mood) easily offended or upset 4. (information/ subject). that you have to treat with great care because it may offend people or make them angry or embarrassed 5.(cold/light/food) reacting quickly or more than usual to sth 6. (to small changes). able to measure very small changes sensible, subsesctible

Answer 107

sensitive adj /ˈsensətɪv/ 1. He’s very sensitive to other people’s feelings.

Question 108

a harmless or small lie, especially one that you tell to avoid hurting sb mentira piadosa

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white lie n /waɪt laɪ/ Have you ever told your best friend a white lie?

Question 109

receiving or involving a lot of attention and discussion on television, in newspapers,etc compañia prominente

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a high-profile company /ə haɪ ˈprəʊfaɪl ˈkʌmpəni/ I’d like to work for a high-profile company everyone knows about.

Question 110

convince people to buy products which will make them look younger.

Answer 110

beauty counter manager n /ˈbjuːti ˈkaʊntə ˈmænɪdʒə/ As a beauty counter manager, I try to convince people to buy products which will make them look younger.

Question 111

convertirse en la norma

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become the norm /bɪˈkʌm ðə nɔːm/ My manager started wearing casual clothes to work and it quickly became the norm.

Question 112

lidiar con clientes x telefono

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dealing with clients by phone /ˈdiːlɪŋ wɪð ˈklaɪənts baɪ fəʊn/ My tasks included dealing with clients by phone.

Question 113

1. to return sth to its owner 2. to allow sb to have sth again devolver

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give back /gɪv bæk/ I’d like to have a job where I can give something back to society.

Question 114

escritura

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handwriting n /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/ What does your handwriting say about you?

Question 115

Estoy de acuerdo hasta cierto punto, pero..

Answer 115

I agree up to a point, but... /aɪ əˈgriː ʌp tu ə pɔɪnt bət/ I agree up to a point, but sometimes I think we are too hard on her.

Question 116

Escribo para solicitar el puesto de....

Answer 116

``` I am writing to apply for the post of... aɪ æm ˈraɪtɪŋ tu əˈplaɪ fə ðə pəʊst əv/ I am writing to apply for the post of receptionist advertised on your website. ```

Question 117

le adjunto el cv completo

Answer 117

I attach a full CV... /aɪ əˈtætʃ ə fʊl siː viː/ I attach a full CV for your consideration.

Question 118

no creo que lleves razon

Answer 118

I don’t really think you’re right. /aɪ dəʊnt ˈriːəli θɪŋk jɔː raɪt/ I don’t really think you’re right. In fact, I disagree completely.

Question 119

tengo un alto nivel de ingles hablado

Answer 119

``` I have a high level of spoken English... /aɪ hæv ə haɪ ˈlevl əv ˈspəʊkən ˈɪŋglɪʃ/ I have a high level of spoken English as I lived in Canada for six months. ```

Question 120

me acabo d graduar de..

Answer 120

``` I have recently graduated from... /aɪ həv ˈriːsntli ˈgrædʒueɪtɪd frəm/ I have recently graduated from the University of Edinburgh. ```

Question 121

cuento con una experiencia revelante en

Answer 121

``` I have some relevant experience... /aɪ hæv sʌm, ˈreləvənt ɪkˈspɪəriəns/ I have some relevant experience because I worked as an intern at a travel company. ```

Question 122

espero escuchar de ti...

Answer 122

I look forward to hearing from you... /aɪ lʊk ˈfɔːwəd tə ˈhɪərɪŋ frəm juː/ I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

Question 123

veo lo q dices pero..

Answer 123

I see what you mean, but... /aɪ siː wɒt juː miːn bət/ I see what you mean, but I don’t think you’re right.

Question 124

veo tu punto pero..

Answer 124

I see your point, but... /aɪ siː jɔː pɔɪnt bət/ I see your point, but I’m afraid I don’t agree.

Question 125

Estoy totalmente de acuerdo

Answer 125

I totally agree /aɪ ˈtəʊtəli əˈgriː/ I totally agree with your argument.

Question 126

me gustaria la oportunidad

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``` I would welcome the chance... /aɪ wʊd ˈwelkəm ðə tʃɑːns/ I would welcome the chance to be part of such a successful company. ```

Question 127

me temo

Answer 127

I’m afraid... /aɪm əˈfreɪd/ I’m afraid I don’t really agree.

Question 128

no estoy seguro si coincido contido

Answer 128

I’m not sure I agree with you /aɪm nɒt ʃɔːr aɪ əˈgriː wɪð juː/ I’m not sure I agree with you. I think there’s a better way of doing this.

Question 129

si necesitas más informacion

Answer 129

If you require further information... /ɪf juː rɪˈkwaɪə ˈfɜːðər ɪnfəˈmeɪʃn/ Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require further information.

Question 130

1. to suggest that sth is true or that you feel or think sth, without saying so directly 2. to make it seem likely that something is true or exist 3. (of an idea, action, etc). to make sth necessary in order to be succesful insinuar, suponer , implicar

Answer 130

imply v /ɪmˈplaɪ/ 1. I didn’t want to imply that you were wrong.

Question 131

1. C. an important topic that people are discussing or arguing about 2. C(problem, worry) a problem or worry that sb has with sth 3. C(magazine, newspaper) one of a regular series of magazines or newspapers 4. I(of stamps/coins/shares) a number or set of things that are supplied and made available at the same time 5. I(making available/known).the act of supplying or making available things for people to buy or use 6. U. children of your own

Answer 131

issue n /ˈɪʃuː/ 2.Money is not the biggest issue on this project – it’s time. 5. the issue of blankets to the refugees 5. I bough a set of the new stamps on the date of issue 6. He died without issue

Question 132

trabajador soporte tecnico, averias, incidencias sistemas informaticos

Answer 132

IT support worker n /aɪ tiː səˈpɔːt ˈwɜːkə/ My computer has crashed. I have to call the IT support worker.

Question 133

be judge, estimate, or value wrongly or unjustly. | mal juzgado

Answer 133

misjudged adj /mɪsˈdʒʌdʒd/ I feel I’m often misjudged. I’m a waitress so people think I have no qualifications.

Question 134

crecimiento personal

Answer 134

personal growth n /ˈpɜːsənl grəʊθ/ I’d like to work for a company which considers the personal growth of its employees.

Question 135

repartidor de pizza

Answer 135

pizza delivery man n /ˈpiːtsə dɪˈlɪvəri mæn/ The pizza delivery man will be there in 20 minutes.

Question 136

words or actions that are carefully planned to get an advantage over sb else truco, estratagema

Answer 136

ploy n /plɔɪ/ His words were clearly a ploy to get an advantage over his competitors.

Question 137

to show that you have no respect for sb by the expression on your face or by the way you speak cara de desprecio, desden

Answer 137

sneer v /snɪə/ He sneers at people who are less educated than him.

Question 138

signo zodiacal

Answer 138

star sign n /stɑː saɪn/ What’s your star sign? I’m an Aries.

Question 139

1. to make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation 2. to speak to sb about a problem or difficult situation 3. (in soccer, hockey etc) to try and take the ball from an opponent 4. (in rugby or A.Football) to make an opponent fall to the ground in order to stop them running 5. to deal with sb who is violent or threatening you

Answer 139

tackle v /ˈtækl/ My manager is determined to tackle absenteeism.

Question 140

centrado en viajar

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travel-focused adj /ˈtrævl ˈfəʊkəst/ He’s so travel-focused he hasn’t been able to settle down.

Question 141

general health and happiness | bienestar

Answer 141

well-being n /wel ˈbiːɪŋ/ The company tries to ensure the well-being of its employees.

Question 142

the amount of work that has to be done by a particular person or organization cantidad de trabajo

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workload n /ˈwɜːkləʊd/ I had such a heavy workload that they had to hire a new assistant.

Question 143

1. to open your mouth wide and breather in deeply through it, usually because you are tired or bored 2. (of a large hole or an empty space) to be very wide and often frightening and difficult to get across bistezar

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yawn v /jɔːn/ 1. Excuse me if I yawn. I couldn’t sleep last night.

Question 144

the state of being an adult | edad adulta

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adulthood n /ˈædʌlthʊd/ It is usually harder to learn a second language in adulthood.

Question 145

1. to make a judgement about the nature or quality of sth/sb | 2. to calculate the amount or value of sth

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assess v /əˈses/ The tests were designed to assess the benefits of language learning.

Question 146

if two people are (..) they do not understand each other because they are talking about or aiming at different things, without realizing it en contraposicion con objetivos opuestos

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at cross purposes /ət krɒs ˈpɜːpəsɪz/ I think we are talking at cross purposes. That’s not what I meant.

Question 147

confused | desconcertado

Answer 147

bewildered adj /bɪˈwɪldəd/ You look bewildered. Is it really that confusing?

Question 148

1. sadness because sth has not happened or been as good, succesful, etc. as you expected or hoped 2. a person or thing that is disappointing decepción desilusión

Answer 148

disappointment n /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/ It was a big disappointment when our team lost the match.

Question 149

informal. to be able to understand or accept sth

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get my head round sth /get maɪ hed raʊnd/ I can’t get my head round this problem.

Question 150

informal. to undertand sth in the wrong way

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get the wrong end of the stick /get ðə rɒŋ end əv ðə stɪk/ I’m terribly sorry. I got the wrong end of the stick.

Question 151

to pronounce a difficult word correctlyy

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get your tongue round a word /get jɔː tʌŋ raʊnd ə wɜːd/ I just can’t get my tongue round that word.

Question 152

the state of having physical or mental condition which means that a part of your body or brain does not work correctly; a particular condition of this sort discapacidad

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impairment n /ɪmˈpeəmənt/ She has some visual impairment and can’t leave the house alone.

Question 153

all the words and phrases of a particular language | lexico

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lexis n /ˈleksɪs/ Despite being a non-native speaker, his lexis is very wide.

Question 154

1. that can be moved form one place or position to another 2. (law, of property) able to be taken from one house, etc. to another movible, moil

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moveable adj = movable /ˈmuːvəbl/ The toy has moveable parts and it could be dangerous for babies.

Question 155

en la punta de la lengua

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on the tip of my tongue /ɒn ðə tɪp əv maɪ tʌŋ/ It’s very annoying when a word is on the tip of your tongue, but you can’t quite remember it.

Question 156

to be accepted as sb/sth

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pass for v /pɑːs fə/ His English was so good that he could pass for a local.

Question 157

1. to get better, stronger, improve 2. to start again, to continue 3. to put things away and make things neat, especially for sb else levantar, recoger

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pick up v /pɪk ʌp/ He picks up languages very easily.

Question 158

plantear/Crear preguntas

Answer 158

raise questions /reɪz ˈkwestʃənz/ The study wasn’t very clear and it raised many questions.

Question 159

formal. to ask for sth or ask sb to do sth in a polite or formal way solicitud peticion

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request v /rɪˈkwest/ We were requested to assemble in the lobby.

Question 160

to do sth as a reaction to sth that sb has said or done | contestar, responder, reaccionar

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respond to v /rɪˈspɒnd tə/ The manager will respond to you as soon as she gets here.

Question 161

ruibarbo | 2. a word that a group of actors repeat on stage to give the impression of a lot of people talking at the same time

Answer 161

rhubarb n /ˈruːbɑːb/ I can never remember how to spell rhubarb, but I love eating it!

Question 162

a person who made copies of written documents before printing was invented. escriba

Answer 162

scribe n /skraɪb/ Scribes made copies of written documents before printing was invented.

Question 163

1. one long step; the distance covered by a step 2. your way or walking or running 3. an improvement in the way sth is developing 4. trousers/pants zancada

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stride n /straɪd/ 3. This is a great stride forward in the search for a cure.

Question 164

(v) 1. to absorb sth into the body 2. to make a piece of clothing narrower or tighter 3. to include or cover sth 4. to go to see or visit sth as a film/movie 5. to take notice of sth with your eyes 6. to understand or remember sth that you hear or read

Answer 164

take in v /teɪk ɪn/ It’s hard to take in everything that is said at a meeting.

Question 165

the beginning of sth, especially sth unpleasant

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the onset n /ði ˈɒnset/ Doing crossword puzzles could delay the onset of dementia.

Question 166

1. lengua 2. idioma 3. a particular way of speaking 5. a long narrow piece of leather under the laces of a shoe

Answer 166

tongue n /tʌŋ/ What’s your mother tongue?

Question 167

fluencia al hablar

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verbal fluency n /ˈvɜːbl ˈfluːənsi/ His writing skills are definitely better than his verbal fluency.

Question 168

a feeling of great surprise | asombro

Answer 168

amazement n /əˈmeɪzmənt/ To my amazement, I won the contest!

Question 169

knowing sth; knowing that sth exists and is important; being interested in sth coincidencia, conocimiento

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awareness n /əˈweənəs/ Environmental awareness has increased lately.

Question 170

when a liquid boils or when you boil it, it is heated to the point where it form bubbles and turns to steam or vapor

Answer 170

bubble away /ˈbʌbl əˈweɪ/ The soup is bubbling away on the stove.

Question 171

1. to make sth, especially food or drink, by mixing differents things 2. to invent a story, an excuse, etc confeccionar, inventar, tramar

Answer 171

concoct v /kənˈkɒkt/ They concocted a soup from five different kinds of fish.

Question 172

salir corriendo

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go rushing out /gəʊ ˈrʌʃɪŋ aʊt/ When I heard the news, I went rushing out of my room and told everyone.

Question 173

1. to take or hold sb/sth with your hand suddenly, firmly or roughly 2. to try to take hold of sth 3. to take advantage of an opportunity to do or have sth 4. to have or take sth quickly, especially because you are in a hurry 5. to take sth for yourself, especially in a selfish or greedy way 6- to get sbs atenttion coger, agarrar, atrapar

Answer 173

grab v /græb/ She grabbed the chocolate bar and gave it to me.

Question 174

a very strong feeling or dislike for sb/sth | odio

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hatred n /ˈheɪtrɪd/ He looked at me with hatred in his eyes.

Question 175

adventure involving risk or danger; especially to sbs health or safety

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hazardous adventure /ˈhæzədəs ədˈventʃə/ I can still recall some hazardous adventures my parents never knew about.

Question 176

infancia peaceful and beautiful, perfect, without problems | infancia idilica

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idyllic childhood /ɪˈdɪlɪk ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/ I had an idyllic childhood – it was perfect.

Question 177

1. the act of making sth better; the process of sth becoming better 2. a change in sth that makes it better; sth that is better than it was before mejora, mejoria

Answer 177

improvement n /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/ The economy is showing signs of improvement.

Question 178

es comun para

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it is common for /ɪt ɪz ˈkɒmən fə/ It is common for both parents to work these days.

Question 179

1. to jump high or a long way 2.+adv/prep= to move or do sth suddenly and quickly 3. to increase suddenly and by a large amount salto

Answer 179

leap v /liːp/ Our cat leaps from the chair whenever he sees the dog.

Question 180

1. the state of no longer having sth or as much of sth; the proccess that lead to this 2. money that has been lost by a business or an organization 3. the death of a person 4. the disadvantage that is caused when sb leaves or when a useful or valuable object is taken awat; a person who causes a disadvantage by leaving 5. a failure to win a contest perdida

Answer 180

loss n /lɒs/ I reported the loss of my suitcase.

Question 181

1. the state of being a member of a group, club, organization, etc 2. the members, or the number of members, of a group, club, etc. membresia

Answer 181

membership n /ˈmembəʃɪp/ I need to renew my gym membership.

Question 182

1. a district or an area of a town, the people who live there 2. the area that you are in or the area near a particular place vecindario

Answer 182

neighbourhood n /ˈneɪbəhʊd/ We grew up together in the same neighbourhood.

Question 183

1. the state of being a partner in business 2. a relationship between two people, organizations, etc; the state of having this relationship 3. a business owned by two or more people who share the profits colaboración, asociacion, sociedad

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partnership n /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/ I set up a new business in partnership with my mum.

Question 184

1. (imagine) to imagine sb/Sth; to create an image of sb/sth in your mind 2. (describe) to describe or present sb/sth in a particular way 3. (show in photograph). to show sb/Sth in a photograph or picture imaginar fotografiar

Answer 184

picture v /ˈpɪktʃə/ I don’t know why, but I pictured you a bit taller.

Question 185

correr alrededor con las bicis

Answer 185

racing around on our bikes /ˈreɪsɪŋ əˈraʊnd ɒn ɑː baɪks/ As children, we used to go out racing around on our bikes.

Question 186

a show in a theatre, with songs, dances, jokes, short plays, etc, often about recent events teatro de revista

Answer 186

revue n /rɪˈvjuː/ A revue is a show in a theatre with songs, dances, and jokes.

Question 187

1. to hit sb/sth with the flat part of your hand 2. slap sth+adv/prep= to put sth on a surface ina quick, careless and often noisy way, specially because you are angry 3. +adv/prep= to hit against sth with the noise of sb being slapeed abofetear

Answer 187

slap v /slæp/ He slapped me on the back as a sign of appreciation.

Question 188

a person or thing that is not helpful or useful | inservivble, inutil, bueno para nada

Answer 188

dead loss n

Question 189

the practice of several people attacking sb while another person in the groups makes a film of the attack

Answer 189

happy slapping n

Question 190

to fail to make enough progress or to produce sth at the right time

Answer 190

get behind v /get bɪˈhaɪnd/ Let me know if you get behind with your work and I’ll help you.

Question 191

Informal. to make sb feel sad or depressed

Answer 191

get sb down v /get daʊn/ Does the bad weather ever get you down?

Question 192

1. to arrive at a place 2. to win an election 3. to be admitted to a school, university, etc

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get into v /get ˈɪntə/ What’s the best way to get into politics?

Question 193

ponerse con

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get on with v /get ɒn wɪð/ I’ll leave you now. I need to get on with some work.

Question 194

to deal with or gain control of sth

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get over v /get ˈəʊvə/ It took him more than a year to get over their break-up.

Question 195

1. to reach sb | 2. to make contact with sb by telephone

Answer 195

get through to v /get θruː tə/ It is very difficult to get through to him.

Question 196

informal. to meet with sb socially or in order to discuss sth

Answer 196

get together with /get təˈgeðə wɪð/ How often do you get together with your extended family?

Question 197

envejecer

Answer 197

getting on /ˈgetɪŋ ɒn/ My grandma is getting on a bit. She’s in her 80s now.

Question 198

1. (from illness) to get well again after bein ill/sick, hurt, etc 2. (from sth unpleasant) to return to a normal state after an unpleasant or unusual experience or a period of difficulty 3. (money). to get back the same amount of money that you have spent or that is owed to you 4. (sth lost/stolen) to get back or find sth that was lost, stolen or missing 5. (position/Status) to win back a position, level, status, etc, that has been lost 6. (senses emotions) to get back the use of your senses, control of your emotions, etc recuperarse de

Answer 198

recover from v /rɪˈkʌvə frəm/ It took him a long time to recover from the death of his friend.

Question 199

1. a country that has agreed to help and support another country, especially in case of a war 2. a person who helps and supports somebody who is in a difficult situation, especially a politician

Answer 199

ally n /ˈælaɪ/ They were loyal allies during the war.

Question 200

1. the act of bendin your head or the upper part of your body forward in order to say hello or goodbye to sb or to show respect 2. the front part of a boat or ship 3. a weapon used for shooting arrows, consisting of a long curved piece of wood or metal with a tight string joining its ends 4. a knot with two loops and two loose ends which is used for a decoration on clothes, in hair etc. o for tying shoes 5. a long thin piece of wood with thin string stretched along it, used for playing musical instruments such as the violin reverencia, arco

Answer 200

bow n /bəʊ/ I bought a new bow and arrow for the next competition.

Question 201

(of war, fighting or other unpleasant events) to start suddenly estallar

Answer 201

break out v /breɪk aʊt/ If war breaks out, there will be thousands of refugees trying to escape the fighting.

Question 202

the group of countries including Britain and the US that fought together in the First and Second World Wars

Answer 202

the Allies

Question 203

1. an old type of large heavy gun, usually on wheels, that fires solid metal or stone balls 2. an automatic gun that is fired from an aircraft cañon

Answer 203

cannon n /ˈkænən/ The cannon was fired.

Question 204

1. a person who is killed or injured in war or in an accident 2.a person that suffers or a thing that is destroyed when something else takes place 3. the part of a hospital where people who need urgent treatment are taken baja, perdiada

Answer 204

casualty n /ˈkæʒuəlti/ There were thousands of casualties in the attack.

Question 205

a time when enemies agree to stop fighting, usually while a way is found to end the fighting permanently alto el fuego, cese de hostilidades

Answer 205

ceasefire n /ˈsiːsfaɪə/ The armies agreed on a temporary ceasefire.

Question 206

1. a person who is in charge of something, especially an officer in charge of a particular group of soldiers or a military operation 2. (abbreviation Cdr) an officer of fairly high rank in the British or American navy 3. (abbreviation Cdr) a London police officer of high rank cmandante

Answer 206

commander n /kəˈmɑːndə/ A commander is an officer in charge of a group of soldiers or a military operation.

Question 207

1. (also coup d’état) a sudden change of government that is illegal and often violent 2 the fact of achieving something that was difficult to do golepe de estado

Answer 207

coup n /kuː/ He seized power in a military coup.

Question 208

1. to win against somebody in a war, competition, sports game, etc. 2. to stop something from being successful 3. (formal) if something defeats you, you cannot understand it vencer, ganar, r, frustrar, fracasar

Answer 208

defeat v /dɪˈfiːt/ They finally defeated the enemy.

Question 209

1 [usually passive] execute somebody (for something) to kill somebody, especially as a legal punishment 2. (formal) to do a piece of work, perform a duty, put a plan into action, etc 3. (formal) to successfully perform a skilful action or movement 4. (formal) to make or produce a work of art 5. (law) to follow the instructions in a legal document; to make a document legally valid ejecutar, legalizar

Answer 209

execute v /ˈeksɪkjuːt/ They executed the rebel leader.

Question 210

a group of people who have been organized for a particular purpose potencia

Answer 210

forces n pl /ˈfɔːsɪz/ My dad is a member of the security forces.

Question 211

to steal things from shops/stores or buildings after a riot, fire, etc saquear, robar

Answer 211

loot v /luːt/ During the riot many shops were looted.

Question 212

a gun that automatically fires many bullets one after the other very quickly ametralladora

Answer 212

machine gun n /məˈʃiːn gʌn/ He fired the machine gun.

Question 213

1. a weapon that is sent through the air and that explodes when it hits the thing that it is aimed at 2. an object that is thrown at somebody to hurt them misil

Answer 213

missile n /ˈmɪsaɪl/ A missile fell on the city.

Question 214

to remove a leader or a government from a position of power by force derrocar

Answer 214

overthrow v /əʊvəˈθrəʊ/ The rebels are trying to overthrow the government.

Question 215

a person who has been forced to leave their country or home, because there is a war or for political, religious or social reasons

Answer 215

refugee n /refjuˈdʒiː/ There was a steady flow of refugees from the war zone.

Question 216

1.(set sb/sth free)to let somebody/something come out of a place where they have been kept or trapped 2. (stop holding sth) to stop holding something or stop it from being held so that it can move, fly, fall, etc. freely 3. (feelings)to express feelings such as anger or worry in order to get rid of them 4.(free sb from duty) to free somebody from a duty, responsibility, contract, etc 5. (part of machine) to remove something from a fixed position, allowing something else to move or function 6. (make less tight) to make something less tight 7. (make available) to make sth available to the public 8.to make something available that had previously been restricted poner en libertad

Answer 216

release v /rɪˈliːs/ The army released most of the prisoners.

Question 217

1. to fire shells at something 2. to remove the shell or covering from nuts, peas, etc. cascara concha valva

Answer 217

shell v /ʃel/ The army started to shell the rebels as they retreated.

Question 218

1. a military operation in which an army tries to capture a town by surrounding it and stopping the supply of food, etc. to the people inside 2. a situation in which the police surround a building where people are living or hiding, in order to make them come out asedio

Answer 218

siege n /siːdʒ/ The siege finally ended after two months.

Question 219

people who are wounded, for example in a war

Answer 219

the wounded n /ðə ˈwuːndɪd/ There was an on-site hospital for the wounded.

Question 220

a pesar de something that makes it seem impossible to do or achieve something

Answer 220

against overwhelming odds /əˈgenst əʊvəˈwelmɪŋ ɒdz/ The retreating soldiers survived against overwhelming odds.

Question 221

A group that creates or promotes innovative ideas or techniques in a given field Of, relating to, or being part of an innovative group

Answer 221

avant-garde n /ˈævɒn ˈgɑːd/ Her works were a bit avant-garde for me. They were just too modern.

Question 222

1. to surround a building, city, etc. with soldiers until the people inside are forced to let you in 2. (especially of something unpleasant or annoying) to surround somebody/something in large numbers 3. to send so many letters, ask so many questions, etc. that it is difficult for somebody to deal with them all

Answer 222

besieged adj /bɪˈsiːdʒd/ The besieged city was forced to surrender.

Question 223

1 [countable] a phrase or an idea that has been used so often that it no longer has much meaning and is not interesting 2. [uncountable] the use of clichés in writing or speaking cliche

Answer 223

cliché n /ˈkliːʃeɪ/ I know it’s a cliché, but it was love at first sight.

Question 224

1. [only before noun] in a position of authority that allows you to give formal orders 2. [usually before noun] if you are in a commanding position or have a commanding lead, you are likely to win a race or competition 3. [usually before noun] powerful and making people admire and obey you 4. [only before noun] if a building is in a commanding position or has a commanding view, you can see the area around very well from it imponente , al mando

Answer 224

commanding adj /kəˈmɑːndɪŋ/ Who is your commanding officer?

Question 225

1. to kill somebody, especially as a legal punishment 2. (formal) to do a piece of work, perform a duty, put a plan into action, etc 3. (formal) to successfully perform a skilful action or movement 4. (formal) to make or produce a work of art 5. (law) to follow the instructions in a legal document; to make a document legally valid ejecutar, llevar a cabo

Answer 225

execute v /ˈeksɪkjuːt/ We hope that none of the prisoners will be executed.

Question 226

uncountable. the feeling that you have previously experienced something which is happening to you now

Answer 226

déjà vu n /ˈdeɪʒɑː ˈvuː/ The moment I walked in I had a sense of déjà vu, even though I’d never been there.

Question 227

something that has already happened or been done and that you cannot change

Answer 227

fait accompli(s) n /feɪt əˈkɒmpliː/ They got married secretly and presented their parents with a fait accompli.

Question 228

an action or a remark that causes embarrassment because it is not socially correct

Answer 228

faux pas n /fəʊ pɑː/ I made a real faux pas when I mentioned his ex-wife.

Question 229

prometido/prometida

Answer 229

fiancé/fiancée n /fiˈɒnseɪ/ I met Jane’s fiancé last night. They’re getting married next year.

Question 230

coger un vuelo

Answer 230

get a flight v /get ə flaɪt/ I had to get a flight a day after a plane crash. I almost cancelled it!

Question 231

to be discovered when doing something that is illegal or dishonest

Answer 231

get caught v /get kɔːt/ I cheated in an exam once, but luckily I didn’t get caught.

Question 232

que te paren

Answer 232

get stopped v /get stɒpt/ I never get stopped by the police because I’m a careful driver.

Question 233

the crime of stealing things from shops/stores or buildings after a riot, fire, etc saqueo pillaje

Answer 233

looting n /ˈluːtɪŋ/ There was widespread looting in the city.

Question 234

An installation established for the internment and administration of prisoners of war.

Answer 234

prisoner-of-war camp n /ˈprɪznər əv wɔː kæmp/ We visited a prisoner-of-war camp on a history field trip.

Question 235

1. unwilling to obey rules or accept normal standards of behaviour, dress, etc 2 opposed to the government of a country; opposed to those in authority within an organization rebelde ingobernable

Answer 235

rebellious adj /rɪˈbeljəs/ They got rid of the rebellious factions.

Question 236

1. to win back a place, position, etc. that was previously taken from you by an enemy or a rival 2. to catch a person or an animal that has escaped 3. to bring back a feeling or repeat an experience that you had in the past capturar de nuevo, recuperar

Answer 236

recapture v /riːˈkæptʃə/ The prisoners who had managed to escape were quickly recaptured

Question 237

1. an arrangement to meet somebody at a particular time and place 2. a place where people have arranged to meet 3. a bar, etc. that is a popular place for people to meet

Answer 237

rendezvous n /ˈrɒndɪvuː/ We used to have a secret rendezvous every Thursday at the gallery.

Question 238

having won a victory; that ends in victory | victorioso

Answer 238

victorious adj /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/ In the end, the revolutionaries were victorious.

Question 239

al menos

Answer 239

at least adv /ət liːst/ It works, or at least I think it does.

Question 240

a statement or description that makes something seem larger, better, worse or more important than it really is; the act of making a statement like this exageracion

Answer 240

exaggeration n /ɪgzædʒəˈreɪʃn/ That must be an exaggeration. He’s not that good.

Question 241

primera impresion

Answer 241

first impression n /fɜːst ɪmˈpreʃn/ So you finally met my fiancé. What’s your first impression?

Question 242

to show success or that something good might happen

Answer 242

looking good /ˈlʊkɪŋ gʊd/ Have you got any tips on looking good? I’ve got a date tonight.

Question 243

era mdoerna

Answer 243

modern era n /ˈmɒdn ˈɪərə/ He is so old-fashioned. He doesn’t seem to live in the modern era.

Question 244

1. used when giving information that you expect other people to know already or agree with 2. used to say that a particular situation or fact is easy to see or understand claro, por supuesto

Answer 244

obviously adv /ˈɒbviəsli/ Obviously, we don’t want to spend too much money.

Question 245

cgusto personal

Answer 245

personal taste n /ˈpɜːsənl teɪst/ You don’t have to understand why I like the movie. It’s just a matter of personal taste.

Question 246

1. the series of events that form the story of a novel, play, film/movie, etc 2. a secret plan made by a group of people to do something wrong or illegal 3. a small piece of land that is used or intended for a special purpose argumento, trama, commplot, conspiracion

Answer 246

plot n /plɒt/ The special effects were good, but the plot of the movie was a little bit weak.

Question 247

1. good manners and respect for the feelings of others 2. the fact of being socially correct but not always sincere cortesia, buena educacion, afabilidad

Answer 247

politeness n /pəˈlaɪtnəs/ This is not old-fashioned courtesy. It’s simply politeness.

Question 248

1. a barrier put across the road by the police or army so that they can stop and search vehicles 2. something that stops a plan from going ahead barricada

Answer 248

roadblock n /ˈrəʊdblɒk/ The police set up a roadblock on the bridge.

Question 249

thinking that somebody/something is funny, so that you smile or laugh enretenido

Answer 249

amused adj /əˈmjuːzd/ They were amused by his stories.

Question 250

v: 1. to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise v:2. to close something or to be closed with a loud noise v: 3.+ adverb/preposition to put something somewhere suddenly and violently v:4. (taboo, slang) (of a man) to have sex with a woman v: 5. (+ adverb/preposition) to hit something, especially a part of the body, against something by accident n: 1. [countable] a sudden loud noise n: 2. [countable] a sudden painful blow on a part of the body n: 3. flequillo estallido, golpe

Answer 250

bang n, v /bæŋ/ Did you hear that bang? It sounded like a gun.

Question 251

1. to send out air from the mouth 2. (+ adverb/preposition) when the wind or a current of air blows, it is moving; when it blows, the wind is blowing 3. to be moved by the wind, somebody’s breath, etc.; to move something in this way 4. produce a sound by blowing into the whistle, etc 5. to clear your nose by blowing strongly through it into a tissue or handkerchief 6. to make known something that was secret 7. to spend or waste a lot of money on something 8. to waste an opportunity 9. used to show that you are annoyed, surprised or do not care about something 10. to leave a place suddenly soplar volar

Answer 251

blow v /bləʊ/ I hate when people blow their nose in public.

Question 252

1. a device for slowing or stopping a vehicle 2. (on something) a thing that stops something or makes it difficult freno

Answer 252

brakes n /breɪks/ She stopped with a screech of brakes.

Question 253

v: 1. (of a bee) to make a continuous low sound v: 2. to be full of excitement, activity, etc v: 3. to make a sound like a bee buzzing (doorbell, ears) v:4. (something) (for somebody/something) to call somebody to come by pressing a buzzer v:5. somebody/something (informal) to fly very close to somebody/something, especially as a warning or threat n: 1. a continuous sound like the one that a bee, a buzzer or other electronic device makes n: 2. the sound of people talking, especially in an excited way n: 3.(inf) a strong feeling of pleasure, excitement or achievement n:4. (inf)news that people tell each other that may or may not be true zumbido, zumbar

Answer 253

buzz n, v /bʌz/ I could hear the buzz of a fly.

Question 254

v: 1. to make or cause something to make a short sharp sound v: 2. to choose a particular function or item on a computer screen, etc., by pressing one of the buttons on a mouse or touchpad v: 3. (informal) to suddenly become clear or understood v: 4. (informal) to become friends with somebody at once; to become popular with somebody v: 5. (informal) to work well together n: 1. a short sharp sound n: 2. the act of pressing the button on a computer mouse or touchpad n: 3. (phonetics) a speech sound made by pressing the tongue against the top of the mouth or the part of the mouth behind the upper front teeth, then releasing it quickly, causing air to be sucked in. Clicks are found especially in southern African languages clck, chasquido, taconeo

Answer 254

click n, v /klɪk/ Click on the print icon to get a copy.

Question 255

n: 1. an accident in which a vehicle hits something, for example another vehicle, usually causing damage and often injuring or killing the passengers n: 2. a sudden loud noise made, for example, by something falling or breaking n: 3. a sudden failure of a machine or system, especially of a computer or computer system n: 4. a sudden serious fall in the price or value of something; the occasion when a business, etc. fails v: 5. to make a loud noise v: 6. to lose very badly in a sports game v: 7. to fall asleep; to sleep somewhere you do not usually sleep v: 8. if somebody crashes, their heart stops beating

Answer 255

crash n, v /kræʃ/ She heard the loud crash of a tree falling down.

Question 256

v: to make the sound that a door sometimes makes when you open it or that a wooden floor sometimes makes when you step on it n: a sound, for example that sometimes made by a door when it opens or shuts, or by a wooden floor when you step on it chirriar, rechinar

Answer 256

creak n, v /kriːk/ I heard a floorboard creak and I knew she was coming in late.

Question 257

1. (of food) (also crispy) pleasantly hard and dry 2. (of paper or cloth) fresh and clean; new and slightly stiff without any folds in it 3. (of the air or the weather) pleasantly dry and cold 4. (of snow, leaves, etc.) firm or dry and making a pleasant noise when crushed 5. (of sounds, images, etc.) pleasantly clear and sharp 6. (sometimes disapproving) (of a person’s way of speaking) quick and confident in a way that suggests that the person is busy or is not being friendly crujiente, crocante, nuevo, nitido definido

Answer 257

crisp adj /krɪsp/ I love walking through the crisp snow.

Question 258

n: 1. a noise like the sound of something firm being crushed n: 2. THE (...) (inf)an important and often unpleasant situation or piece of information n: 3. a situation in which there is suddenly not enough of something, especially money v: 1. to crush something noisily between your teeth when you are eating v: 2. to make or cause something to make a noise like something hard being crushed v: 3. to move over a surface, making a loud crushing noise v: 4. (computing) to deal with large amounts of data very quickly masticar, hacer crujir

Answer 258

crunch n, v /krʌntʃ/ I love hearing the crunch of my feet walking through the snow.

Question 259

v: 1. (+ adverb/preposition) (of liquid) to fall in small drops v: 2. to produce drops of liquid v: 3. to contain or hold a lot of something n: 1. the sound or action of small drops of liquid falling continuously n: 2. a small drop of liquid that falls from something n: 3. [countable] (medical) a piece of equipment that passes liquid food, medicine or blood very slowly through a tube into a patient’s vein n: 4. (informal, becoming old-fashioned) a boring or stupid person with a weak personality goteo, suero, gotear

Answer 259

drip n, v /drɪp/ Please turn the tap off properly or it will drip.

Question 260

(at/about somebody/something) (+ speech) to laugh in a silly way because you are amused, embarrassed or nervous reirse con nerviosismo, risita

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giggle v /ˈgɪgl/ They giggled nervously as they waited for their turn.

Question 261

1. to make a long deep sound because you are annoyed, upset or in pain, or with pleasure 2. to make a sound like a person groaning gemir

Answer 261

groan v /grəʊn/ He groaned with pain.

Question 262

v: 1. to make a sound like a long ‘s’ v: 2. (somebody/something + adverb/preposition) to make a sound like a long ‘s’ to show disapproval of somebody/something, especially an actor or a speaker v: 3. to say something in a quiet angry voice n: a sound like a long ‘s’; this sound used to show disapproval of somebody sisear

Answer 262

hiss n, v /hɪs/ Did you hear the snake’s hiss?

Question 263

v: 1. to make a loud noise v: 2. if a car horn (..) or you (...) the horn, the horn makes a loud noise v: 3. when an owl hoots, it makes a long calling sound n: 1. a short loud laugh or shout n: 2. a situation or a person that you find very funny n: 3. the loud sound made by the horn of a vehicle n: 4. the cry of an owl ulular, gracios, tocar el claxon

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hoot n, v /huːt/ I hate people who hoot at me when I slow down at an amber light.

Question 264

v: 1. to sing a tune with your lips closed v: 2. to make a low continuous sound v: 3. to be full of activity n: a low continuous sound tatarear, canturrear,

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hum n, v /hʌm/ I began to hum along with the music. Hum with life

Question 265

to speak or say something in a quiet voice in a way that is not clear habalr entre dientes, mascullar,

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mumble v /ˈmʌmbl/ She mumbled a few words and left.

Question 266

v: 1. to make a series of short loud sounds when hitting against something hard; to make something do this v: 2. + adverb/preposition (of a vehicle) to make a series of short loud sounds as it moves somewhere v: 3. rattle somebody to make somebody nervous or frightened n: 1. [usually singular] a series of short loud sounds made when hard objects hit against each other n: 2. a baby’s toy that makes a series of short loud sounds when it is shaken n: 3. a wooden object that is held in one hand and makes a series of short loud sounds when you spin it round, used, for example, by people watching a sports game repiquetear, ajetrao, ruido, sonajeo

Answer 266

rattle n, v /ˈrætl/ Every time a bus goes by, the windows rattle.

Question 267

feeling happy because something unpleasant has stopped or has not happened; showing this aliviado, tranquilizado, sosegado

Answer 267

relieved adj /rɪˈliːvd/ She sounded relieved when I told her I had got a job.

Question 268

v: 1. to make a very loud, deep sound v: 2. to shout something very loudly v: 3. to laugh very loudly v: 4. + adverb/preposition (of a vehicle or its rider/driver) to move very fast, making a lot of noise v: 5. (of a fire) to burn brightly with a lot of flames, heat and noise n: 1. a loud deep sound made by an animal, especially a lion, or by somebody’s voice n: 2. a loud continuous noise made by the wind or sea, or by a machine rugido, clamor

Answer 268

roar n, v /rɔː/ We could hear the roar of the crowd in the football stadium

Question 269

1. to give a loud, high cry, because you are hurt, frightened, excited, etc. 2. to shout something in a loud, high voice because of fear, anger, etc. 3. to make a loud, high noise; to move fast, making this noise gritar

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scream v /skriːm/ The boy screamed when he fell..

Question 270

v: 1. to make a loud high unpleasant sound; to say something using this sound v: 2. (+ adverb/preposition) (of a vehicle) to make a loud high unpleasant noise as it moves n: a loud high unpleasant cry or noise crujido, chillar

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screech n, v /skriːtʃ/ I heard the screech of brakes as the bus driver tried to stop.

Question 271

1. to take and then let out a long deep breath that can be heard, to show that you are disappointed, sad, tired, etc 2. + speech to say something with a sigh 3. (literary) (especially of the wind) to make a long sound like a sigh suspirar

Answer 271

sigh v /saɪ/ He sighed deeply at the thought.

Question 272

v: 1. to shut, or to make something shut, with a lot of force, making a loud noise v: 2. something + adverb/preposition to put, push or throw something into a particular place or position with a lot of force v: 3. somebody/something (used especially in newspapers) to criticize somebody/something very strongly n: [usually singular] an act of slamming something; the noise of something being slammed cerrar de un golpe, dar un portazo

Answer 272

slam n, v /slæm/ Please don’t slam the door.

Question 273

n: a loud sucking noise, especially one made while drinking something; liquid drunk with a loud sucking noise v: 1. to make a loud noise while you are drinking something v: 2. to make a noise like this sorber

Answer 273

slurp n, v /slɜːp/ It’s rude to slurp your soup.

Question 274

v: 1. to breathe air in through your nose in a way that makes a sound, especially when you are crying, have a cold, etc v: 2. to breathe air in through the nose in order to discover or enjoy the smell of something v: 3. + speech (..) (something) to say something in a complaining or disapproving way n: 1. (c) an act or the sound of sniffing n: 2. (...)of something an idea of what something is like or that something is going to happen n: 3. of something a small chance of something oler, olisqueo

Answer 274

sniff n, v /snɪf/ Don’t sniff! Get a tissue and blow your nose!

Question 275

v. to breathe noisily through your nose and mouth while you are asleep n. noisy breathing while you are asleep eoncar

Answer 275

snore n, v /snɔː/ I can’t share a room with you if you snore.

Question 276

1. to cry noisily, taking sudden, sharp breaths 2. to say something while you are crying llorar, sollozar

Answer 276

sob v /sɒb/ A child was sobbing loudly when I walked in.

Question 277

n: 1. (c) the sound of something hitting liquid or of liquid hitting something n: 2. (c) a small amount of liquid that falls onto something; the mark that this makes n: 3 (c) a small area of bright colour or light that contrasts with the colours around it n: 4. (informal) a small amount of liquid that you add to a drink n: 5. an article in a newspaper, etc. that is intended to attract a lot of attention v: 1. + adverb/preposition (of liquid) to fall noisily onto a surface v: 2. to make somebody/something wet by making water, mud, etc. fall on them/it v: 3. (+ adverb/preposition) to move through water making drops fly everywhere v: 4. something with something [usually passive] to decorate something with areas of bright colour, not in a regular pattern

Answer 277

splash n, v /splæʃ/ She screamed when her friend splashed her in the swimming pool.

Question 278

n. a problem that somebody has in speaking in which they repeat sounds or words or often pause before saying things correctly v. to speak with difficulty, repeating sounds or words and often stopping, before saying things correctly tartamudeo

Answer 278

stammer n, v /ˈstæmə/ My friend stammers when he gets nervous and it’s hard to understand him.

Question 279

v: 1. to hit somebody/something quickly and lightly v: 2. to make use of a source of energy, knowledge, etc. that already exists v: 3. to fit a device to a telephone so that somebody’s calls can be listened to secretly v:4. to choose somebody to do a particular job n: 1(c) a device for controlling the flow of water from a pipe into a bath/ bathtub or sink n: 2. (c) a device for controlling the flow of liquid or gas from a pipe or container n: 3. (c) a light hit with your hand or fingers n: 4. (c) an act of fitting a device to a telephone so that somebody’s telephone calls can be listened to secretly n: 5 (c) (phonetics) a speech sound which is produced by striking the tongue quickly and lightly against the part of the mouth behind the upper front teeth. The ‘t’ in later in American English and the ‘r’ in very in some British accents are examples of taps grifo, golepeto, zapatear, taconear

Answer 279

tap n, v /tæp/ When I’m nervous I often tap my fingers on the table.

Question 280

very frightened aterrorizado

Answer 280

terrified adj /ˈterɪfaɪd/ I was terrified when they told me I had to do another test.

Question 281

v: 1. (of a clock, etc.) to make short, light, regular repeated sounds to mark time passing v:2. (...something)to put a mark (✓) next to an item on a list, an answer, etc n (c): 1. a mark (✓) put beside a sum or an item on a list, usually to show that it has been checked or done or is correct n (c):2. a small insect that bites humans and animals and sucks their blood. n (u): 3.a short, light, regularly repeated sound, especially that of a clock or watch n (c): 4. a moment n (u): 5. (old-fashioned, British English, informal) permission to delay paying for something that you have bought garrapata, tictac

Answer 281

tick n, v /tɪk/ This clock has a very loud tick.

Question 282

1. (u) a collection of cells that form the different parts of humans, animals and plants 2. (c) a piece of soft paper that absorbs liquids, used especially as a handkerchief a box of tissues 3 (u)very thin paper used for wrapping and packing things that break easily pañuelo

Answer 282

tissue n /ˈtɪʃuː/ Have you got a tissue? I need to blow my nose.

Question 283

[countable] a series of musical notes that are sung or played in a particular order to form a piece of music tonada, cancion, afinar,

Answer 283

tune n /tjuːn/ Please stop humming that tune.

Question 284

1. to speak very quietly to somebody so that other people cannot hear what you are saying 2. (..) that… it is (..-ed) that… to say or suggest something about somebody/something in a private or secret way 3. (+ adverb/preposition) (literary) (of leaves, the wind, etc.) to make a soft, quiet sound A warm breeze whispered through the trees. susurrar, murmurar

Answer 284

whisper v /ˈwɪspə/ It’s rude to whisper.

Question 285

1. to make a high sound or a musical tune by forcing your breath out when your lips are closed 2. to make a high sound by blowing into a whistle 3. (of a kettle or other machine) to make a high sound 4. + adverb/preposition to move quickly, making a high sound 5. (of a bird) to make a high sound silbar

Answer 285

whistle v /ˈwɪsl/ I can whistle a little bit, but I can’t really whistle a whole song.

Question 286

to shout loudly, for example because you are angry, excited, frightened or in pain gritar, chillar

Answer 286

yell v /jel/ Please don’t yell at me. It wasn’t my fault

Question 287

1. oil with a pleasant smell that is obtained from some types of trees and plants, used in the past to help heal wounds, for example 2. a liquid, cream, etc. that has a pleasant smell and is used to make wounds less painful or skin softer 3 (literary) something that makes you feel calm or relaxed balsamo unguento

Answer 287

a balm n /ə bɑːm/ Being in such a quiet place was a balm for my nerves.

Question 288

an inescapable truth, esp an unpleasant one

Answer 288

a fact of life n /ə fækt əv laɪf/ It is a fact of life that cities will always be noisy places.

Question 289

una pizca? de desilusion

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a tinge of disappointment n /ə tɪndʒ əv dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/ Although I got an A for nine of my exams, I only got a C for the tenth. I felt a tinge of disappointment.

Question 290

1 in a sudden, unexpected and often unpleasant way 2. in a way that seems unfriendly and rude, without taking time to say more than is necessary abruptamente, subditamente, de golpe

Answer 290

abruptly adv /əˈbrʌptli/ She hung up the phone abruptly.

Question 291

1. in a way that is repeated many times so that it is annoying 2. in a way that continues without interruption continuamente

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continually adv /kənˈtɪnjuəli/ They argue continually about money.

Question 292

to bend low and/or move backwards because you are frightened | encojerse de medio, a cojonarse

Answer 292

cower v /ˈkaʊə/ We all cowered behind doors and under tables when he burst in with a gun.

Question 293

making you feel very sad and without enthusiasm | deprimente, drepresivo

Answer 293

depressing adj /dɪˈpresɪŋ/ The novel was so depressing it made me want to cry.

Question 294

interesting and amusing | entretenido, divertido

Answer 294

entertaining adj /entəˈteɪnɪŋ/ It isn’t my favourite novel, but it’s entertaining.

Question 295

1. moving or capable of moving rapidly usually with sustained speed 2. of a dramatic or literary work : full of sustained action or conflict usually with the result of sustaining the interest rapido veloz

Answer 295

fast-moving adj /fɑːst ˈmuːvɪŋ/ Action movies tend to rely on fast-moving stories.

Question 296

exciting or interesting in a way that keeps your attention | fascinante, apasionante

Answer 296

gripping adj /ˈgrɪpɪŋ/ It was such a gripping story. I got really hooked.

Question 297

1. almost no; almost not; almost none 2. used especially after ‘can’ or ‘could’ and before the main verb, to emphasize that it is difficult to do something 3. used to say that something has just begun, happened, etc 4. used to suggest that something is unlikely or unreasonable or that somebody is silly for saying or doing something apenas, casi no, escasamente, dificilmente

Answer 297

hardly adv /ˈhɑːdli/ Hardly had she sat down to have dinner than the phone rang.

Question 298

beautiful, sad or frightening in a way that cannot be forgotten inolvidable, evocador, persistente, obsesionante, aparicion

Answer 298

haunting adj /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/ It was a haunting story – frightening and sad. It won’t be easy to forget.

Question 299

used to describe somebody/something that is difficult to deal with or understand

Answer 299

heavy-going adj /ˈhevi ˈgəʊɪŋ/ The movie was so heavy-going I didn’t finish watching it.

Question 300

not seeming reasonable or likely to be true | inverosimil, implausible

Answer 300

implausible adj /ɪmˈplɔːzəbl/ The story was highly implausible. I didn’t believe it for a minute.

Question 301

without stopping | incesantemente

Answer 301

incessantly adv /ɪnˈsesntli/ My colleague chews gum incessantly.

Question 302

very interesting because of being unusual or not having an obvious answer fascinante, interesante

Answer 302

intriguing adj /ɪnˈtriːgɪŋ/ The plot was really intriguing. I couldn't put the book down.

Question 303

1. causing you to have deep feelings of sadness or sympathy 2. [only before noun] (of things) changing from one place or position to another movil, movible

Answer 303

moving adj /ˈmuːvɪŋ/ The film was so moving it brought tears to my eyes.

Question 304

1. a strong unreasonable fear of something | fobia

Answer 304

phobia n /ˈfəʊbiə/ My phobia has affected my ability to get on in life.

Question 305

the state of being dark, without any light suddenly

Answer 305

plunged into darkness /plʌndʒd ˈɪntə ˈdɑːknəs/ When the heavy door shut behind me, I was plunged into darkness.

Question 306

in an unusual or surprising way

Answer 306

strangely adv /ˈstreɪndʒli/ Strangely, she didn’t mind that I left early.

Question 307

making people think seriously about a particular subject or issue

Answer 307

thought-provoking adj /ˈθɔːt prəˈvəʊkɪŋ/ It’s a thought-provoking essay. It raises many interesting questions.

Question 308

making you feel unhappy, anxious or annoyed | triste, terrible

Answer 308

upsetting adj /ʌpˈsetɪŋ/ I found watching the documentary about sick children really upsetting.

Question 309

con facilidad

Answer 309

with ease adv /wɪð iːz/ She switches from English to Spanish with ease.

Question 310

emplado en

Answer 310

employed to adj /ɪmˈplɔɪd tə/ was employed to translate the novel into English.

Question 311

1. to end a relationship with somebody 2. to stop dealing with a person 3. to no longer need to use something 4. to stop doing something

Answer 311

finished with adj /ˈfɪnɪʃt wɪð/ The novel will be published in English when I’m finished with the translation.

Question 312

1. used with superlatives, and with all and every, to emphasize that something is the best, worst, etc. that you can imagine, or includes every possible example 2. possible to imagine imaginable

Answer 312

imaginable adj /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/ The translation must be identical to the original story in every imaginable way.

Question 313

1. not moving 2. unable to move inmovil, paralizado

Answer 313

immobile adj /ɪˈməʊbaɪl/ I sat there, immobile, when they told me the news.

Question 314

to ask somebody to do something in an anxious way because you want or need it very much omplorar, rogar, suplicar

Answer 314

implore v /ɪmˈplɔː/ She implored him to stay.

Question 315

1. extremely 2. in a way that is very difficult to believe increiblemente

Answer 315

incredibly adv /ɪnˈkredəbli/ The film is incredibly moving.

Question 316

the reporting of news and sport in newspapers and on the radio and television cobertura de medio

Answer 316

media coverage /ˈmiːdiə ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/ There was no media coverage of the event.

Question 317

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

Answer 317

merely adv /ˈmɪəli/ She said nothing, she merely watched him.

Question 318

1. not speaking 2. (old-fashioned) (of a person) unable to speak callado, mudo, taciturno,

Answer 318

mute adj /mjuːt/ When I heard what had happened I was mute with shock.

Question 319

1. clear and accurate 2. used to emphasize that something happens at a particular time or in a particular way 3. taking care to be exact and accurate, especially about small details exacto, preciso, correcto

Answer 319

precise adj /prɪˈsaɪs/ Could you give me some more precise details about the job?

Question 320

1. to some extent; fairly 2. very bonito, lindo, mas bien

Answer 320

pretty adv /ˈprɪti/ The story was pretty entertaining.

Question 321

1. (not used with a negative) to some degree 2. to the greatest possible degree 3. to a great degree; very; really 4. used to agree with somebody or show that you understand them

Answer 321

quite adv /kwaɪt/ I didn’t enjoy the book. The story was quite boring. 4. ‘He's bound to feel shaken after his accident.’ ‘Quite.’ ‘It’s not something we want to have talked about.’ ‘Quite so.’

Question 322

1. used to mean ‘fairly’ or ‘to some degree’, often when you are expressing slight criticism, disappointment or surprise 2. used with a verb to make a statement sound less strong 3.used to correct something you have said, or to give more accurate information 4. used to introduce an idea that is different or opposite to the idea that you have stated previously bastante, preferir

Answer 322

rather adv /ˈrɑːðə/ The end of the novel is rather disappointing.

Question 323

1. a little 2. person is small and thin un poco, algo

Answer 323

slightly adv /ˈslaɪtli/ My only criticism is that the plot is slightly implausible.

Question 324

to some degree de alguna manera, en cierto modo.

Answer 324

somewhat adv /ˈsʌmwɒt/ His novel was somewhat surprising.

Question 325

1. a part of an aircraft’s wing that can be raised in order to interrupt the flow of air over it and so slow the aircraft’s speed 2. a raised part on a fast car that prevents it from being lifted off the road when travelling very fast 3. (especially North American English) a candidate for a political office who is unlikely to win but who may get enough votes to prevent one of the main candidates from winning 4. a person or thing that intends or is intended to stop somebody/something being successful 5. information that you are given about what is going to happen in a film/movie, television series, etc. before it is shown to the public 6. a newspaper story, book, etc. that is produced very quickly in order to take attention away from one produced by a competitor that appears at the same time aguafiestas, candidato sin posibilidades, spoiler, saqueador, expoliador

Answer 325

spoiler n /ˈspɔɪlə/ Please note this review contains spoilers.

Question 326

completely | totalmente, completamente

Answer 326

totally adv /ˈtəʊtəli/ The two films are totally different.

Question 327

1. the process of changing something that is written or spoken into another language 2. a text or work that has been changed from one language into another 3. the process of changing something into a different form traduccion, version

Answer 327

translation n /trænsˈleɪʃn/ She wrote a very good translation of the Russian poem.

Question 328

1. very great 2. extremely good tremendo, grande, enorme, estupendo

Answer 328

tremendous adj /trəˈmendəs/ The brakes screeched and then there was a tremendous crash.

Question 329

estudies universitarios

Answer 329

university studies n /juːnɪˈvɜːsəti ˈstʌdiz/ My phobia affected my university studies.

Question 330

is the practice of writing down or otherwise recording key points of information.

Answer 330

note-taking n /ˈnəʊt ˈteɪkɪŋ/ Are you trying to write down everything I say? You should improve your note-taking techniques.

Question 331

a large bag, often supported on a light metal frame, carried on the back and used especially by people who go climbing or walking mocihla morral

Answer 331

rucksack n /ˈrʌksæk/ I took my rucksack and went away.

Question 332

inability to believe something | incredulidad

Answer 332

incredulity n

Question 333

not willing or not able to believe something; showing an inability to believe something incredulo

Answer 333

incredulous adj

Question 334

in a way that shows you cannot believe something

Answer 334

incredulously adv

Question 335

old-fashioned in your ideas, methods, etc

Answer 335

behind the times /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə taɪmz/ He’s a bit behind the times. He still thinks men should wear a suit at work.

Question 336

used to say that something will definitely happen, although you are not sure when cuestion de tiempo

Answer 336

a matter of time /ə ˈmætər əv taɪm/ I’m sure you’ll find a job. It’s just a matter of time.

Question 337

a cualquier hota entre 10 a 2

Answer 337

any time from 10.00 to 2.00 /ˈeni taɪm frəm ten tə tuː/ You can come any time from 10.00 to 2.00.

Question 338

for a short period of time but not permanently | de momento, mientras

Answer 338

for the time being /fə ðə taɪm ˈbiːɪŋ/ You can stay here for the time being.

Question 339

to deliberately make a situation difficult and unpleasant for somebody

Answer 339

give me a hard time /gɪv miː ə hɑːd taɪm/ If I’m late again, Dad will give me a hard time.

Question 340

(informal) to enjoy yourself very much

Answer 340

have the time of your life /hæv ðə taɪm əv jɔː laɪf/ New York is such a fantastic city. You are going to have the time of your life.

Question 341

not late; with enough time to be able to do something

Answer 341

in time for /ɪn taɪm fə/ We arrived in time for his speech.

Question 342

(informal) used to say that you think somebody should do something soon ya iba siendo hora

Answer 342

it’s about time /ɪts əˈbaʊt taɪm/ You’ve had that computer for ages. It’s about time you got a new one.

Question 343

to spend time doing something that is not important while you are waiting for something else to happen matar el tiempo, matar el rato

Answer 343

kill time /kɪl taɪm/ I do crosswords to kill time while I wait at the airport.

Question 344

to do something quickly or very often because you wish you had started doing it sooner recuperar el tiempo perdido

Answer 344

make up for lost time /meɪk ʌp fə lɒst taɪm/ I’ll have to work hard now to make up for lost time.

Question 345

time when a person who is normally very busy relaxes or does something they enjoy

Answer 345

me-time /ˈmiː taim/ I go shopping when I want some me time.

Question 346

a timepo

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on time adv /ɒn taɪm/ We expect staff to be on time every morning.

Question 347

quedarse sin tiempo

Answer 347

run out of time /rʌn aʊt əv taɪm/ If we take too long at the museum, we’ll run out of time.

Question 348

ahorrar tiempo

Answer 348

save time /seɪv taɪm/ Take the motorway if you want to save time. It’s quicker.

Question 349

ando corto de tiempo

Answer 349

short of time /ʃɔːt əv taɪm/ I’d love to help you out, but I’m a little short of time right now.

Question 350

perder el tiempo,disponer del tiempo

Answer 350

spare the time /speə ðə taɪm/ I’d love to come with you, but I’m too busy and can’t spare the time.

Question 351

ocupar todo mi tiempo

Answer 351

take up all my time /teɪk ʌp ɔːl maɪ taɪm/ My children take up all my time. I don’t have a minute to myself.

Question 352

tomate tu tiempo

Answer 352

take your time /teɪk jɔː taɪm/ We aren’t in a hurry so take your time.

Question 353

pasar mucho tiempo

Answer 353

spend too long /spend tuː lɒŋ/ Let’s not spend too long at the museum. There are lots of other things I want to see.

Question 354

o have extra time; to have time to spare

Answer 354

time on my hands /taɪm ɒn maɪ hændz/ My mum has got time on her hands since she retired.

Question 355

el tiempo se ha acabado

Answer 355

time’s up /taɪmz ʌp/ Time’s up. The exam is over.

Question 356

taking or needing a lot of time

Answer 356

time-consuming adj /ˈtaɪm kənˈsjuːmɪŋ/ Filling in your tax return is incredibly time-consuming.

Question 357

cperder/desperdiciar mucho tiempo

Answer 357

waste a lot of time /weɪst ə lɒt əv taɪm/ I waste a lot of time playing video games.

Question 358

con tiempo de sbra

Answer 358

with time to spare /wɪð taɪm tə speə/ We left early and got to the airport with time to spare.

Question 359

uncountable. 1. the quality of being unusual or surprising, especially in a way that is difficult to understand 2. the fact of not being familiar because you have not been there before or met the person before rareza

Answer 359

strangeness n 1. the sheer strangeness of this classic film 2. the strangeness of her surroundings

Question 360

in a way that causes you to have deep feelings of sadness or sympathy emotivamente

Answer 360

movingly adv | She described her experiences in Africa very movingly.

Question 361

(u) a style of dancing in which you tap the rhythm of the music with your feet, wearing special shoes with pieces of metal on the heels and toes claque

Answer 361

tap-dancing n

Question 362

a kilometer

Answer 362

Klick

Question 363

the act of trying to frighten somebody by threatening to use force alarde de un poder militar que generalmente no se tiene

Answer 363

ˈsabre-rattling noun

Question 364

a sound sometimes heard in the throat of a dying person estertor

Answer 364

ˈdeath rattle n

Question 365

to go to a party or social event without being invited | colarse en

Answer 365

gatecrash v

Question 366

1 making creaks 2 old and not in good condition chirriante, que cruje, destartalado, fragil

Answer 366

creaky adj

Question 367

the process of calculating numbers, especially when a large amount of data is involved and the data is processed in a short space of time

Answer 367

ˈnumber crunching noun

Question 368

1. an arrangement that somebody has with a bank, etc. to keep money there, take some out, etc 2. a written record of money that is owed to a business and of money that has been paid by it 3. an arrangement with a shop/store or business to pay bills for goods or services at a later time, for example in regular amounts every month. 4. a regular customer 5. an arrangement that somebody has with a company that allows them to use the Internet, send and receive messages by email, etc 6. a written or spoken description of something that has happened 7. an explanation or a description of an idea, a theory or a process cuenta, recuento

Answer 368

account n /əˈkaʊnt/ I have opened a new bank account.

Question 369

having a lot of money and a good standard of living | rico, pudiente, acaudalado

Answer 369

affluent adj /ˈæfluənt/ My boss lives in an affluent neighbourhood.

Question 370

1. a situation in which different things exist in equal, correct or good amounts 2. [uncountable] the ability to keep steady with an equal amount of weight on each side of the body 3. the amount that is left after taking numbers or money away from a total 4. an amount of money still owed after some payment has been made 5. [countable] an instrument for weighing things, with a bar that is supported in the middle and has dishes hanging from each end

Answer 370

balance n /ˈbæləns/ I usually use a cash machine to check my balance.

Question 371

1. to take and use something that belongs to somebody else, and return it to them at a later time 2. to take money from a person or bank and agree to pay it back to them at a later time 3. to take words, ideas, etc. from another language, person, etc. and use them, as your own pedir prestado

Answer 371

borrow v /ˈbɒrəʊ/ I borrowed some money from my parents to pay the bills.

Question 372

having no money

Answer 372

broke adj /brəʊk/ Can I borrow some money? I’m broke.

Question 373

1. the money that is available to a person or an organization and a plan of how it will be spent over a period of time 2. an official statement by the government of a country’s income from taxes, etc. and how it will be spent presupuesto

Answer 373

budget n /ˈbʌdʒɪt/ We needed a new assistant, but the department had no budget to hire anyone.

Question 374

no poder permitirselo

Answer 374

can’t afford v /kɑːnt əˈfɔːd/ Many young people can’t afford to buy a home.

Question 375

1. an organization for helping people in need 2. the aim of giving money, food, help, etc. to people who are in need 3. kindness and sympathy towards other people, especially when you are judging them caridad, organizacion benefica

Answer 375

charity n /ˈtʃærəti/ She volunteers for a charity in her free time.

Question 376

sociedad consumidora

Answer 376

consumer society n /kənˈsjuːmə səˈsaɪəti/ We live in a consumer society where everybody wants to buy something new.

Question 377

the amount of money that people need to pay for food, clothing and somewhere to live costo de la vida

Answer 377

cost of living n /kɒst əv ˈlɪvɪŋ/ People’s income has gone up, but inflation is high so the cost of living has also risen.

Question 378

1. the system of money that a country uses 2. [uncountable] the fact that something is used or accepted by a lot of people moneda

Answer 378

currency n currencies pl /ˈkʌrənsi/ What’s the currency in Vietnam? Is it the Vietnamese Dong?

Question 379

1. a sum of money that is given as the first part of a larger payment 2. a sum of money that is paid by somebody when they rent something and that is returned to them if they do not lose or damage the thing they are renting 3. a sum of money that is paid into a bank account 4. (in the British political system) the amount of money that a candidate in an election to Parliament has to pay, and that is returned if he/she gets enough votes 5. a layer of a substance that has formed naturally underground 6. a layer of a substance that has been left somewhere, especially by a river, flood, etc., or is found at the bottom of a liquid deposito

Answer 379

deposit n /dɪˈpɒzɪt/ We have already paid a deposit on the house.

Question 380

something that is given to a person or an organization such as a charity, in order to help them; the act of giving something in this way donacion

Answer 380

donation n /dəʊˈneɪʃn/ My dad often gives donations to charities.

Question 381

Price for which the currency of a country can be exchanged for another country's currency. Factors that influence exchange rate include (1) interest rates, (2) inflation rate, (3) trade balance, (4) political stability, (5) internal harmony, (6) high degree of transparency in the conduct of leaders and administrators, (7) general state of economy, and (8) quality of governance. tipo de cambio, tasa de cambio

Answer 381

exchange rate n /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ reɪt/ Our currency is unstable and exchange rates fluctuate a lot.

Question 382

1. the money that you pay to travel by bus, plane, taxi, etc 2. a passenger in a taxi 3. food that is offered as a meal tarifa, costo, precio del pasaje, comida, alimentos

Answer 382

fare n /feə/ What’s the bus fare these days?

Question 383

1. an amount of money that you pay for professional advice or services 2. an amount of money that you pay to join an organization, or to do something honorarios, tarifa

Answer 383

fee n /fiː/ My lawyer charges an unreasonably high fee.

Question 384

a sum of money that must be paid as punishment for breaking a law or rule multa

Answer 384

fine n /faɪn/ I had to pay a parking fine.

Question 385

without enough money to pay what you owe | declararse en quiebra

Answer 385

go bankrupt v /gəʊ ˈbæŋkrʌpt/ A lot of small businesses went bankrupt during the recession.

Question 386

a sum of money that is given by the government or by another organization to be used for a particular purpose conceder, beca, subvencion

Answer 386

grant n /grɑːnt/ He has been offered a grant to go to Harvard University for a term.

Question 387

1. having very little money, especially for a short period of time 2. lacking in something interesting to do, talk about, etc a dos velas, desesperado, necesitado

Answer 387

hard up adj /hɑːd ʌp/ I’m always hard up by the end of the month.

Question 388

en dedua

Answer 388

in debt adj /ɪn det/ A lot of people are in debt and can’t afford to buy their first home.

Question 389

1. one of a number of payments that are made regularly over a period of time until something has been paid for 2. one of the parts of a story that appears regularly over a period of time in a newspaper, on television, etc. cuota, plazo

Answer 389

instalment n /ɪnˈstɔːlmənt/ We paid for the car in instalments.

Question 390

is the amount charged, expressed as a percentage of principal, by a lender to a borrower for the use of assets. tasa de interes, intereses

Answer 390

interest rate n /ˈɪntrəst reɪt/ People who have loans have to pay high interest rates.

Question 391

documento legal

Answer 391

legal document n /ˈliːgl ˈdɒkjumənt/ You need a legal document if you want to prove who you are.

Question 392

1. to give something to somebody or allow them to use something that belongs to you, which they have to return to you later 2. (of a bank or financial institution) to give money to somebody on condition that they pay it back over a period of time and pay interest on it 3. to give a particular quality to a person or a situation 4. to give or provide help, support, etc prestar

Answer 392

lend v /lend/ My parents lent me some money to pay the bills.

Question 393

1. carrying a load; full and heavy 2. full of a particular thing, quality or meaning 3. very rich 4. acting either as an advantage or a disadvantage to somebody/something in a way that is unfair 5. having more meaning than you realize at first and intended to make you think in a particular way 6. containing bullets, film, etc 7. very drunk cargado, mal intencionado, borracho, rico

Answer 393

loaded adj /ˈləʊdɪd/ You don’t know what money problems are. You’re loaded!

Question 394

1. money that an organization such as a bank lends and somebody borrows 2. the act of lending something; the state of being lent loan

Answer 394

loan n /ləʊn/ I had to take out a loan to buy a new car.

Question 395

an amount of money that is paid at one time and not on separate occasions suma total, pago unioc

Answer 395

lump sum n /lʌmp sʌm/ She was given a lump sum when she was made redundant.

Question 396

hacer/realizar pagos

Answer 396

make payments v /meɪk ˈpeɪmənts/ I never use online banking to make payments.

Question 397

hacer/realizar transferencias

Answer 397

make transfers v /meɪk ˈtrænsfɜːz/ Can you make transfers into your bank account from your computer?

Question 398

organizr/manegar/dirigir tus cuentas

Answer 398

manage your accounts v /ˈmænɪdʒ jɔːr əˈkaʊnts/ Online banking is a convenient way for people to manage their accounts.

Question 399

a legal agreement by which a bank or similar organization lends you money to buy a house, etc., and you pay the money back over a particular number of years; the sum of money that you borrow hipoteca

Answer 399

mortgage n /ˈmɔːgɪdʒ/ I can’t get a mortgage because I don’t earn much money.

Question 400

1. a particular time when something happens 2. a special event, ceremony or celebration 3. a suitable time for something 4. a reason or cause ocasion momento

Answer 400

occasion n /əˈkeɪʒn/ I’ve seen her on several occasions this week.

Question 401

1. used to emphasize that you are referring to one individual person, thing or type of thing and not others 2. greater than usual; special 3. very definite about what you like and careful about what you choose particular, excepcional

Answer 401

particular adj /pəˈtɪkjələ/ Is there any particular type of car you’d like to see?

Question 402

having no money; very poor | pobre, sin un centmo

Answer 402

penniless adj /ˈpeniləs/ She arrived in 1978 as a virtually penniless refugee.

Question 403

1. [uncountable] a thing or things that are owned by somebody; a possession or possessions 2. [uncountable] land and buildings 3. a building or buildings . and the surrounding land 4. [countable, usually plural] (formal) a quality or characteristic that something has propiedad pertenencia

Answer 403

property n /ˈprɒpəti/ He invested in the property market and lost most of his money.

Question 404

1. an act or a way of punishing somebody 2. rough treatment castigo, sancion, penalizacion, multa

Answer 404

punishment n /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ I had to pay a fine as punishment for not returning the books to the library.

Question 405

1. the intention, aim or function of something; the thing that something is supposed to achieve 2. plural what is needed in a particular situation 3. meaning that is important and valuable to you 4. the ability to plan something and work successfully to achieve it proposito, finalidad objetivo

Answer 405

purpose n purposes pl /ˈpɜːpəs/ Our main purpose is to raise money.

Question 406

1. a difficult time for the economy of a country, when there is less trade and industrial activity than usual and more people are unemployed 2. [uncountable] (formal) the movement backwards of something from a previous position recesion

Answer 406

recession n /rɪˈseʃn/ The economy is in recession.

Question 407

1. an amount of something such as time or money that you do not need to use or spend 2. [plural] money that you have saved, especially in a bank, etc 3. (suffix) that prevents the waste of the thing mentioned or stops it from being necessary ahorros

Answer 407

savings pl n /ˈseɪvɪŋz/ I keep my savings in an account at my local bank.

Question 408

any of the units of equal value into which a company is divided and sold to raise money. People who own shares receive part of the company’s profits partes

Answer 408

shares n /ʃeəz/ Some people make money by buying and selling shares on the stock market.

Question 409

the amount of money and level of comfort that a particular person or group has estandard de vida, nivel de vida

Answer 409

standard of living n /ˈstændəd əv ˈlɪvɪŋ/ The standard of living in many European countries is lower than it was years ago.

Question 410

the business of buying and selling shares in companies and the place where this happens; a stock exchange mercado de valores

Answer 410

stock market n /stɒk ˈmɑːkɪt/ Some people make money by buying and selling shares on the stock market.

Question 411

1. having a lot of money, possessions, etc. 2. the (...) people who are rich rico, pudiente

Answer 411

wealthy adj /ˈwelθi/ He was a wealthy old man. He lived in a mansion and had a luxury yacht.

Question 412

1. having a lot of money | 2. in a good situation

Answer 412

well off adj /wel ɒf/ He comes from a well-off family.

Question 413

[countable] a legal document that says what is to happen to somebody’s money and property after they die coluntad, testamento

Answer 413

will n /wɪl/ My mum left me all her paintings in her will.

Question 414

personalidad atractiva

Answer 414

attractive personality n /əˈtræktɪv pɜːsəˈnæləti/ I like women with attractive personalities.

Question 415

1. if two people, vehicles, etc. collide, they crash into each other; if a person, vehicle, etc. collides with another, or with something that is not moving, they crash into it 2. [intransitive] collide (with somebody) (over something) ( pegarse, chocar

Answer 415

collide v /kəˈlaɪd/ She was riding in a bus when it collided with a tram.

Question 416

the physical beauty of a person

Answer 416

good looks n /gʊd lʊks/ He relies on his good looks, because his personality is dreadful!

Question 417

1. large and showing success | 2. buena cuenta corriente

Answer 417

healthy bank balance n /ˈhelθi bæŋk ˈbæləns/ It is important to keep a healthy bank balance.

Question 418

1. very successful 2. that flies very high in the air pretencioso, ambicioso, exitoso, en lo alto

Answer 418

high-flying adj /ˈhaɪ ˈflaɪɪŋ/ She is a high-flying career woman.

Question 419

to have money, | con saldo a favor

Answer 419

in the black adj /ɪn ðə blæk/ We managed to stay in the black this year, so we might have enough money for a short holiday.

Question 420

to owe money to your bank because you have spent more than you have in your account en rojo

Answer 420

in the red adj /ɪn ðə red/ I’m in debt – my account is £200 in the red.

Question 421

1. to throw a set of three or more objects such as balls into the air and catch and throw them again quickly, one at a time 2. to try to deal with two or more important jobs or activities at the same time so that y. ou can fit all of them into your life 3. to organize information, figures, the money you spend, etc. in the most useful or effective way hacer malabarismos

Answer 421

juggle v /ˈdʒʌgl/ It is sometimes hard to juggle a full-time job and domestic responsibility.

Question 422

to contain or involve a lot of a particular type of thing, usually something bad

Answer 422

littered with adj /ˈlɪtəd wɪð/ The divorce courts are littered with high earners.

Question 423

the practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis; also : such a state of awareness concienciaciçon

Answer 423

mindfulness n /ˈmaɪndflnəs/ Is it true that people trained in mindfulness are happier?

Question 424

1. (computing) the ability of a computer to operate several programs at the same time 2. the ability to do several things at the same time multifuncion, multitarea

Answer 424

multitasking n /mʌltiˈtɑːskɪŋ/ Teenagers today are used to multitasking – they do several things at the same time.

Question 425

one pound in money | libra

Answer 425

quid n /kwɪd/ Can I borrow two quid for a sandwich?

Question 426

1. to accept the responsibility for something 2. your way+ adv/prerp to push forward with your shoulder in order to get somewhere 3. somebody/something + adverb/preposition to push somebody/something out of your way with your shoulder 4. to carry something on your shoulder empujar, cargar

Answer 426

shoulder v /ˈʃəʊldə/ When I got divorced, I had to shoulder the mortgage alone.

Question 427

ser capaz de

Answer 427

be capable of v /bi ˈkeɪpəbl əv/ Are you capable of doing this alone?

Question 428

confront a challenge a problem, is normally followed by something unpleasant,

Answer 428

be faced with v /bi feɪst wɪð/ What would you do if you were faced with unemployment?

Question 429

tomar consciencia de loc verb | darse cuenta de loc verb

Answer 429

become aware of v /bɪˈkʌm əˈweər əv/ I suddenly became aware of people looking at us.

Question 430

to spend more time doing one particular thing than others | concentrarse

Answer 430

concentrate on v /ˈkɒnsntreɪt ɒn/ Do you find it easy to concentrate on a particular task?

Question 431

1. to accept and control a difficult emotional situation so that you can start to live a normal life again despite it 2. to take action to do something, especially to solve a problem 3. to take the action that is necessary when you are involved with a particular person or type of person resovler, lidiar

Answer 431

deal with v /diːl wɪð/ I can’t deal with two problems at the same time.

Question 432

to give attention, effort, etc. to one particular subject, situation or person rather than another

Answer 432

focus on v /ˈfəʊkəs ɒn/ Please don’t disturb me. I’m trying to focus on this project.

Question 433

to spend more money than one can afford

Answer 433

live beyond one’s means /lɪv bɪˈjɒnd wʌnz miːnz/ I’m not surprised they went bankrupt. They were clearly living beyond their means.

Question 434

to earn and spend equal amounts of money.

Answer 434

make ends meet /ˈmeɪk endz miːt/ I can’t make ends meet ever since I got fired.

Question 435

1. (tr) to join 2. (intr) to tally or correspond: 3. (intr) to marry someone of a higher social class than oneself

Answer 435

marry up v /ˈmæri ʌp/ What do you mean, you ‘married up’? I think you are as worthy as your husband.

Question 436

not willing to spend or give much money

Answer 436

tight-fisted adj /taɪt ˈfɪstɪd/ I wouldn’t waste my time asking him for money. He’s tight-fisted.

Question 437

to marry someone of a lesser social class than oneself

Answer 437

marry down v /ˈmæri daʊn/ Do you think you married down? Were you a lot wealthier than your husband?

Question 438

departamneto de contabilidad

Answer 438

Accounts department n /əˈkaʊnts dɪˈpɑːtmənt/ If you have a problem with your invoice, talk to the Accounts department.

Question 439

1. a strong feeling of affection for somebody/something 2. belief in and support for an idea or a set of values 3. a tool that you can fix onto a machine, to make it do another job 4. the act of joining one thing to another; a thing that joins two things together 5. (British English) a short time spent working with an organization such as a hospital, school or part of the armed forces 6.(computing) a document that you send to somebody using email aditamiento, accesorio, nexo, adjunto, cariño, apego

Answer 439

attachment n /əˈtætʃmənt/ She sent me the photo as an attachment, but I can’t open it.

Question 440

a short high sound such as that made by a car horn or by electronic equipment bio, pitido

Answer 440

beep n /biːp/ If you leave your message after the beep, we’ll call you back.

Question 441

1. signals that use a wide range of frequencies 2. a way of connecting a computer to the Internet, which allows you to receive information, including pictures, etc., very quickly banda ancha

Answer 441

broadband n /ˈbrɔːdbænd/ If I didn’t have fast broadband, I wouldn’t be able to work from home.

Question 442

1. having a lot to do; perhaps not free to do something else because you are working on something 2. spending a lot of time on something 3. full of people, activity, vehicles, etc 4. full of work and activity 5. being used 6. too full of small details

Answer 442

busy adj /ˈbɪzi/ I tried calling her, but her phone is busy.

Question 443

cargar ell telefono

Answer 443

charge my phone v /tʃɑːdʒ maɪ fəʊn/ I need to charge my phone – the battery is very low.

Question 444

contactos del telefono

Answer 444

contacts n pl /ˈkɒntækts/ I can give you her phone number if you want. She’s in my list of contacts.

Question 445

a computer file with information in it that is sent to the central server each time a particular person uses a network or the Internet

Answer 445

cookie n /ˈkʊki/ A cookie is a computer file that is sent to a central server when you use the internet.

Question 446

1. the reporting of news and sport in newspapers and on the radio and television 2. the range or quality of information that is included in a book or course of study, on television, etc 3. the amount of something that something provides; the extent to which something covers an area or a group of people 4. protection that an insurance company provides by promising to pay you money if a particular event happens cobertura, cubierta

Answer 446

coverage n /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/ There wasn’t any mobile coverage in the village, so I couldn’t call you.

Question 447

1. an arrangement that you make, with a shop/store for example, to pay later for something you buy 2. money that you borrow from a bank; a loan 3. the status of being trusted to pay back money to somebody who lends it to you 4. if you or your bank account are in credit, there is money in the account 5. a sum of money paid into a bank account; a record of the payment 6. a payment that somebody has a right to for a particular reason abonar, atribuir, credito, reconocer

Answer 447

credit n /ˈkredɪt/ I have no credit on my mobile. Can I borrow yours?

Question 448

to prevent somebody/something from leaving or reaching a place or communicating with people outside a place

Answer 448

cut off v /kʌt ɒf/ We were suddenly cut off in the middle of the conversation.

Question 449

to remove something that has been written or printed, or that has been stored on a computer borrar

Answer 449

delete v /dɪˈliːt/ I’ve deleted my essay by mistake!

Question 450

to get data from another computer, usually using the Internet

Answer 450

download v /daʊnˈləʊd/ Films can take a long time to download.

Question 451

1. busy doing something 2. having agreed to marry somebody 3. (of a telephone line) being used 4. being used

Answer 451

engaged adj /ɪnˈgeɪdʒd/ I couldn’t get through. The line’s engaged.

Question 452

to make somebody/something available for a particular purpose

Answer 452

free up v /friː ʌp/ I need to delete some files to free up more space on the hard drive.

Question 453

1. to reach somebody | 2. to make contact with somebody by telephone

Answer 453

get through v /get θruː/ I called you at the office, but I couldn’t get through. The line was busy.

Question 454

llamamae

Answer 454

give me a call /gɪv miː ə kɔːl/ Can you give me a call this afternoon?

Question 455

colgar

Answer 455

hang up v /hæŋ ʌp/ Sorry, I have to hang up now. My flight is about to board.

Question 456

disco duro

Answer 456

hard drive n /hɑːd draɪv/ I save most of my photos on the hard drive.

Question 457

the ​phone ​number at the ​house or ​apartment where you ​live

Answer 457

home phone n /həʊm fəʊn/ Do you want my mobile number or my home phone?

Question 458

1. the set of keys for operating a computer or typewriter, or the set of letters that you can click on to write on a smartphone or tablet 2. the set of black and white keys on a piano or other musical instrument 3. an electronic musical instrument that has keys like a piano and can be made to play in different styles or to sound like different instruments

Answer 458

keyboard n /ˈkiːbɔːd/ Using the mouse is quicker than typing on the keyboard.

Question 459

a small set of buttons with numbers on used to operate a telephone, a television or an electronic device

Answer 459

keypad n /ˈkiːpæd/ The keypad on my home phone doesn’t work. I have to buy a new one.

Question 460

a telephone connection that uses wires carried on poles or under the ground, in contrast to a mobile/cell phone

Answer 460

landline n /ˈlændlaɪn/ I’ll be at home so you can call me on my landline.

Question 461

1. [uncountable] the act of starting to use a computer system, usually by typing a name or word that you choose to use 2. [countable] the name that you use to enter a computer system

Answer 461

log in v (log on) /lɒg ɪn/ You can log in with your username and password.

Question 462

hacer unas llamadas

Answer 462

make a few calls /meɪk ə fjuː kɔːlz/ I can’t leave now. I still have to make a few calls.

Question 463

noun a small laptop computer, designed especially for using the Internet and email

Answer 463

netbook n /ˈnetbʊk/ A netbook is a small laptop computer. It’s designed especially for using the internet.

Question 464

a ​combination of ​numbers or ​movements on the ​screen that ​allow you to use an ​electronic ​device

Answer 464

passcode n /ˈpɑːskəʊd/ Please enter the passcode to connect to the network.

Question 465

1. a secret word or phrase that you need to know in order to be allowed into a place 2. (computing) a series of letters or numbers that you must type into a computer or computer system in order to be able to use it

Answer 465

password n /ˈpɑːswɜːd/ Your password to access your online bank account shouldn’t be too easy to guess.

Question 466

connected with a system of paying for a service just before you use it rather than paying for it later

Answer 466

pay-as-you-go adj /peɪ əz juː gəʊ/ My mobile is pay-as-you-go. I need to top up my credit from time to time.

Question 467

cobertura telefonica

Answer 467

phone signal n /fəʊn ˈsɪgnəl/ I can’t get a phone signal. The reception is so poor here.

Question 468

1. a computer menu, window, etc. that can be brought to the screen quickly while you are working on another document; a computer window, especially one containing an advert, that appears on the screen, although it has not been requested 2. a shop, restaurant, etc. that opens quickly somewhere and is designed to only use that location for a short period of time

Answer 468

pop-up n /ˈpɒp ʌp/ I like reading the paper online, but I find advertising pop-ups very annoying.

Question 469

llamada perdida

Answer 469

missed call n /mɪst kɔːl/ I know he’s been trying to call me because I have three missed calls from him.

Question 470

to connect somebody by telephone

Answer 470

put through v (sb) /pʊt θruː/ If you hold, I’ll put you through to the Accounts department.

Question 471

1. [uncountable] (especially British English) the area inside the entrance of a hotel, an office building, etc. where guests or visitors go first when they arrive 2. [countable] a formal social occasion to welcome somebody or celebrate something 3. [singular] the type of welcome that is given to somebody/something 4. [uncountable] the quality of radio and television signals that are broadcast 5. [uncountable] the act of receiving or welcoming somebody recepcion bienvenida

Answer 471

reception n /rɪˈsepʃn/ There was very bad reception on my phone.

Question 472

to use up or finish a supply of something

Answer 472

run out v /rʌn aʊt/ I’m afraid the printer isn’t working. The black ink has run out.

Question 473

(= read by using the mouse to move the textdown)

Answer 473

scroll down v /skrəʊl daʊn/ If you scroll down the page, you’ll see the attachment at the bottom.

Question 474

1. a set of surroundings; the place at which something happens 2. the place and time at which the action of a play, novel, etc. takes place 3. a position at which the controls on a machine can be set, to set the speed, height, temperature, etc 4. [plural] the place on a computer or other electronic device where you can choose the way that it works or looks; the particular choices that you make 5. music written to go with a po. em, etc 6. a piece of metal in which a precious stone is fixed to form a piece of jewellery 7. a complete set of equipment for eating with (knife, fork, spoon, glass, etc.) for one person, arranged on a table

Answer 474

settings n pl /ˈsetɪŋz/ If you want to change the time on your mobile, go to the settings.

Question 475

usually used in orders to tell somebody to speak more loudly

Answer 475

speak up v /spiːk ʌp/ I can’t hear you very well. Could you speak up a little?

Question 476

1. (of liquid or gas) to move or pour out in a continuous flow; to produce a continuous flow of liquid or gas 2. + adverb/preposition to move somewhere in large numbers, one after the other 3. to move freely, especially in the wind or water 4. (in schools) to put school students into groups according to their ability 5. (computing) to play video or sound on a computer by receiving it as a continuous stream, from the Internet for example, rather than needing to wait until the whole of the material has been downloaded

Answer 476

stream v /striːm/ 5. You don’t need to download the video. You can just stream it.

Question 477

1. a small round solid piece of medicine that you swallow 2. an amount of another substance in a small round solid piece 3. a flat piece of stone that has words written on it, especially one that has been fixed to a wall in memory of an important person or event 4. a small computer that is easy to carry, with a large touch screen and sometimes without a physical keyboard 5. (North American English) a number of pieces of paper for writing or drawing on, that are fastened together at one edge

Answer 477

tablet n /ˈtæblət/ Tablets usually have large touch screens.

Question 478

1. [countable] the quality of somebody’s voice, especially expressing a particular emotion 2. [singular] the general character and attitude of something such as a piece of writing, or the atmosphere of an event 3. [countable] the quality of a sound, especially the sound of a musical instrument or one produced by electronic equipment 4. [countable] a shade of a colour 5. [uncountable] how strong and firm your muscles or skin are 6. [countable] a sound heard on a telephone line (British English) 7. [countable] one of the five longer intervals in a musical scale, for example the interval between C and D or between E and F♯ 8. the pitch (= how high or low a sound is) of a syllable in speaking 9. a particular pitch pattern on a syllable in languages such as Chinese, that can be used to distinguish different meanings

Answer 478

tone n /təʊn/ Please leave a message after the tone.

Question 479

1. to raise the level of (a liquid, powder, etc) in (a container), usually bringing it to the brim of the container: 2. (Banking & Finance) a. to increase the benefits from (an insurance scheme), esp to increase a pension when a salary rise enables higher premiums to be paid b. to add money to (a loan, bank account, etc) in order to keep it at a constant or acceptable level recargar, rellenar

Answer 479

top up v /tɒp ʌp/ I need to top up my mobile phone.

Question 480

a screen on a computer, tablet (4), etc. which allows you to give instructions to the computer by touching areas on it

Answer 480

touch screen n /tʌtʃ skriːn/ Some older people find it difficult to use mobiles with touch screens.

Question 481

desconectar mi telefono

Answer 481

unplug my phone v /ʌnˈplʌg maɪ fəʊn/ You can unplug your phone now. It’s fully charged.

Question 482

1. (on something) a report or broadcast that gives the most recent information about something; a new version of something containing the most recent information 2. (computing) the most recent improvements to a computer program that are sent to users of the program actualizar

Answer 482

update n /ˈʌpdeɪt/ You should set up automatic updates.

Question 483

computing. the name you use in order to be able to use a computer program or system

Answer 483

username n /ˈjuːzəneɪm/ Enter your username and password to log in.

Question 484

1. a living thing, too small to be seen without a microscope, that causes infectious disease in people, animals and plants 2. (informal) a disease caused by a virus 3. instructions that are hidden within a computer program and are designed to cause faults or destroy data

Answer 484

virus n /ˈvaɪrəs/ There’s a computer virus that deletes all your files and then emails itself to everyone on your contacts list. It’s a nightmare!

Question 485

1. unable to stop taking harmful drugs, or using or doing something as a habit 2. spending all your free time doing something because you are so interested in it

Answer 485

addicted to adj /əˈdɪktɪd tə/ Are you addicted to your phone?

Question 486

(of a building or car) having a system that cools and dries the air inside it aire acondicionado

Answer 486

air-conditioned adj /ˈeə kənˈdɪʃnd/ In the summer, I spend most of my time in air-conditioned buildings.

Question 487

a piece of software that you can download to a device such as a smartphone or tablet (4), for example to look up information or to play a game

Answer 487

app n /æp/ I’ve downloaded a new dictionary app for my phone.

Question 488

comportarse como un niño

Answer 488

behave like a child /bɪˈheɪv laɪk ə tʃaɪld/ Lou is so dependent. I think she behaves like a child sometimes.

Question 489

(in a way that is) too great, difficult, etc. to be believed | de no creer, increible

Answer 489

beyond belief /bɪˈjɒnd bɪˈliːf/ My mum irritates me beyond belief.

Question 490

1. a road, passage, etc. that is closed at one end The first street we tried turned out to be a dead end. 2. a point at which you can make no further progress in what you are doing sin futuro

Answer 490

dead-end adj /ded end/ He’s in a dead-end job in a factory.

Question 491

1. needing somebody/something in order to survive or be successful 2. addicted to something (= unable to stop taking or using it) 3. (formal) affected or decided by something

Answer 491

dependent on adj /dɪˈpendənt ɒn/ I refuse to be dependent on a smartphone to have a social life.

Question 492

do your ˈbit

Answer 492

do your share /duː jɔː ʃeə/ You certainly help with the cleaning, but you don’t do your share of the cooking.

Question 493

not harmful to the environment

Answer 493

eco-friendly adj /ˈiːkəʊ ˈfrendli/ Is your new fridge eco-friendly?

Question 494

bored or unhappy, especially with a situation that has continued for too long in informal British English, but this is not considered correct in standard English.

Answer 494

fed up with adj /fed ʌp wɪð/ People are fed up with all these traffic jams.

Question 495

making you feel happy and pleased about life

Answer 495

feel-good adj /fiːl gʊd/ I usually watch a feel-good movie when I’m down.

Question 496

poner el modo niño

Answer 496

go into ‘child mode’ /gəʊ ˈɪntə tʃaɪld məʊd/ When you live with your parents, it is easy to go into ‘child mode’.

Question 497

making new discoveries; using new methods

Answer 497

ground-breaking adj /ˈgraʊnd ˈbreɪkɪŋ/ I’m reading a paper on ground-breaking research. This will change the world of medicine!

Question 498

to give something to a person in authority, especially a piece of work or something that is lost entregar

Answer 498

hand in v /hænd ɪn/ Check your exam before you hand it in.

Question 499

(of a telephone, etc.) able to be used without needing to be held in the hand

Answer 499

hands-free adj /hændz friː/ I prefer hands-free phones, especially for the car.

Question 500

1. able to improve a particular situation | 2. (of a person) willing to help somebody

Answer 500

helpful to adj /ˈhelpfl tə/ People are generally helpful to foreign tourists.

Question 501

[only before noun] | (of shoes) with very high heels

Answer 501

high-heeled adj /haɪ hiːld/ How can you wear high-heeled shoes on a trekking trip?

Question 502

(of sounds) very high | agudo

Answer 502

high-pitched adj /haɪ pɪtʃt/ I can’t stand his high-pitched voice.

Question 503

involving a lot of danger and the risk of injury, death, damage, etc

Answer 503

high-risk adj /haɪ rɪsk/ Do you do any high-risk sports like bungee jumping?

Question 504

made at home, rather than produced in a factory and bought in a shop/store

Answer 504

home-made adj /ˈhəʊmmeɪd/ I love home-made food. It’s much better than restaurant food.

Question 505

1. needing something that is bad for you, especially a drug | 2. (informal) enjoying something very much, so that you want to do it, see it, etc. as much as possible

Answer 505

hooked on adj /hʊkt ɒn/ A lot of people are hooked on American TV series.

Question 506

1. wanting to do something or wanting something to happen very much 2. enthusiastic about an activity or idea, etc 3. liking somebody/something very much; very interested in somebody/something afficionado a

Answer 506

keen on adj /kiːn ɒn/ Couples are not as keen on getting married as they used to be.

Question 507

designed to reduce the amount of work or effort needed to do something que ahorra trabajo

Answer 507

labour-saving adj /ˈleɪbə ˈseɪvɪŋ/ The washing machine was probably my mum’s favourite labour-saving device.

Question 508

[usually before noun] | done, decided or organized just before something happens or before it is too late

Answer 508

last-minute adj /lɑːst ˈmɪnɪt/ Do you do a lot of last-minute revision before an exam?

Question 509

having an ​effect that is ​strong enough to ​change someone's ​life

Answer 509

life-changing adj /ˈlaɪf ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/ Being in an accident was a life-changing experience for him.

Question 510

1. travelling or involving travel between places that are far apart a long-distance commuter 2. operating between people and places that are far apart

Answer 510

long-distance adj /ˈlɒŋ ˈdɪstəns/ I think long-distance relationships are very difficult to maintain.

Question 511

to become angry or excited

Answer 511

lose your cool /luːz jɔː kuːl/ Don’t lose your cool if you can’t answer a question.

Question 512

1. below the usual cost | 2. producing or supplying something that is cheap or costs less than usual to buy

Answer 512

low-cost adj /ləʊ kɒst/ Concentrate on what you know. Have you ever travelled on a low-cost airline?

Question 513

not willing to listen to new ideas or to the opinions of others de mente estrecha

Answer 513

narrow-minded adj /ˈnærəʊ ˈmaɪndɪd/ I don’t think it’s true we all get more narrow-minded as we get older.

Question 514

organizacion without the aim of making a profit

Answer 514

non-profit organization n /nɒn ˈprɒfɪt ɔːgənaɪˈzeɪʃn/ She works for an independent non-profit organization.

Question 515

having a complete preoccupation with someone or something, to an extent that seems extreme to others

Answer 515

obsessed with adj | /əbˈsest wɪð/

Question 516

without having eaten somethin

Answer 516

on an empty stomach | /ɒn ən ˈempti ˈstʌmək/

Question 517

1. (of a person) willing to listen to and think about new ideas

Answer 517

open to adj /ˈəʊpən tə/ Some old people aren’t as open to new ideas as younger people are.

Question 518

feeling pleased and satisfied about something that you own or have done, or are connected with

Answer 518

proud of adj /praʊd əv/ I’m very proud of my daughter’s sporting achievements.

Question 519

1. not new; owned by somebody else before a second-hand bookshop (= for selling second-hand books) (especially British English) 2. (often disapproving) (of news, information, etc.) learned from other people, not from your own experience segunda mano

Answer 519

second-hand adj /ˈsekənd hænd/ Have you ever bought a second-hand car?

Question 520

libro de autoayuda

Answer 520

self-help book n /self help bʊk/ I might read a self-help book if I needed advice.

Question 521

bored with or annoyed about something that has been happening for a long time, and wanting it to stop

Answer 521

sick of adj /sɪk əv/ People are sick of being bombarded with depressing news.

Question 522

falta de sueño

Answer 522

sleep-deprived adj /ˈsliːp dɪˈpraɪvd/ You might be sleep-deprived, but at least you’ll finish your novel!

Question 523

to hide or store something so that it can be used later | almacenar, guardar, esconder

Answer 523

squirrel away v /ˈskwɪrəl əˈweɪ/ I had to live at my parents’ for a year to be able to squirrel away some money.

Question 524

to become or make somebody become too anxious or tired to be able to relax

Answer 524

stress you out /stres juː aʊt/ Last-minute searching for things can really stress you out before an exam.

Question 525

behaving in a way that other people think is polite or correct

Answer 525

well-behaved adj /wel bɪˈheɪvd/ Children who are not well-behaved will be asked to leave.

Question 526

1. (of a thing) badly damaged and/or no longer useful because it has been used a lot 2. [not usually before noun] (of a person) looking or feeling very tired, especially as a result of hard work or physical exercise agotado, exhausto

Answer 526

worn-out adj /wɔːn aʊt/ You need to replace those worn-out running shoes.

Question 527

1. (especially North American English) (British English also lorry) a large vehicle for carrying heavy loads by road 2. an open railway vehicle for carrying goods or animals 3. a vehicle that is open at the back, used for carrying goods, soldiers, animals, etc 4. a vehicle for carrying things, that is pulled or pushed by hand caminon

Answer 527

truck n /trʌk/ When I was a kid, I wanted to be a truck driver.

Question 528

thinking carefully about all the facts, especially the problems or difficulties, of a situation

Answer 528

all things considered /ɔːl θɪŋz kənˈsɪdəd/ All things considered, smartphones have both pros and cons.

Question 529

otro a disadvantage or problem that makes something a less attractive idea

Answer 529

another drawback /əˈnʌðə ˈdrɔːbæk/ Another drawback is the price.

Question 530

otro punto a favor

Answer 530

another point in favour /əˈnʌðə pɔɪnt ɪn ˈfeɪvə/ Another point in favour of this technology is that smartphones allow us to live our lives spontaneously.

Question 531

comportamiento antisocial

Answer 531

antisocial behaviour n /ˈænti ˈsəʊʃl bɪˈheɪvjə/ It is very hard to deal with antisocial behaviour in the classroom.

Question 532

a method or plan for extricating oneself from an undesirable situation

Answer 532

exit plan n /ˈeksɪt plæn/ So you’re going back to your parents’. Have you got an exit plan?

Question 533

1. (of a wound or cut) to become badly infected festering sores/wounds 2. (of bad feelings or thoughts) to become much worse because you do not deal with them successfully enconarse, supurar, , descomponerse, pudrirse

Answer 533

fester v /ˈfestə/ Don’t allow a slight worry to fester, or it will turn into a problem.

Question 534

en primer ylugar y mas importante

Answer 534

first and most important /fɜːst ənd məʊst ɪmˈpɔːtnt/ First and most important, smartphones give us an incredible amount of information.

Question 535

a person that you share a house with, but who is not one of your family

Answer 535

housemate n /ˈhaʊsmeɪt/ I have a new housemate. He moved in just yesterday.

Question 536

used when you want to mention another person or thing after something else

Answer 536

in addition /ɪn əˈdɪʃn/ In addition, smartphones can be very expensive to repair.

Question 537

Tending to deal with situations calmly and diplomatically; not aggressive or hostile:

Answer 537

non-confrontational adj /nɒn kɒnfrʌnˈteɪʃnl/ I asked both teachers and students to remain non-confrontational.

Question 538

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Answer 538

not only that /nɒt ˈəʊnli ðæt/ Not only that, but people should be able to use it whenever they want.

Question 539

1. (at something) something to act as an official in charge of something, especially a sports event 2. (at something) (formal) to do the official duties at a public or religious ceremony oficiar, presidir

Answer 539

officiate v /əˈfɪʃieɪt/ A referee from a neutral country will officiate the game.

Question 540

after considering all the information

Answer 540

on balance /ɒn ˈbæləns/ On balance, I think smartphones have had a positive impact on our lives.

Question 541

1. to irritate or annoy somebody slightly; to make somebody slightly worried 2. (about/over something) /(at somebody) (for something) to argue about something unimportant; to criticize somebody for something that is not important queja, , preocupacion innecesaria, detalla fastidioso.

Answer 541

niggle v /ˈnɪgl/ I asked both teachers and students to remain non-confrontational.

Question 542

considering everything; in general

Answer 542

on the whole /ɒn ðə həʊl/ On the whole, I think smartphones have made our lives easier.

Question 543

una desventaja

Answer 543

one disadvantage /wʌn dɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ One disadvantage of smartphones is that they make it too difficult to disconnect.

Question 544

a person who works slowly and steadily but without imagination trabajador lento, pero laborioso

Answer 544

plodder n /ˈplɒdə/ I was never a brilliant student. I was more of a plodder.

Question 545

corazon palpita rapidamente

Answer 545

racing heart n /ˈreɪsɪŋ hɑːt/ I had a racing heart when I saw my team out on the pitch.

Question 546

mantenerse concentrado

Answer 546

stay focused /steɪ ˈfəʊkəst/ You have to stay focused and believe in what you are doing.

Question 547

el mayor beneficio

Answer 547

the greatest benefit /ðə ˈgreɪtɪst ˈbenɪfɪt/ The greatest benefit of tourism is that it has a real economic impact on local businesses.

Question 548

used to add a point that is even more important

Answer 548

what is more /wɒt ɪz mɔː/ What is more, I think everybody should have a smartphone.

Question 549

.1 [countable] part of a camera that automatically adjusts itself, so that the picture will be clear 2. [uncountable] the ability of a camera to do this autocooc

Answer 549

autofocus n /ɔːtəʊˈfəʊkəs/ I always use autofocus when I take photos.

Question 550

[only before noun] | happening twice a year

Answer 550

biannual adj /baɪˈænjuəl/ The committee has biannual meetings in October and March.

Question 551

(with somebody/something) (formal) to exist together in the same place or at the same time, especially in a peaceful way co existir

Answer 551

coexist v /kəʊɪgˈzɪst/ Several different species now coexist peacefully side by side.

Question 552

1. something to stop a possibly dangerous or difficult situation from developing, especially by making people less angry or nervous. 2. something to remove the fuse from a bomb so that it cannot explode desacticar, calmar

Answer 552

defuse v /diːˈfjuːz/ The police are trying to defuse racial tension in the community.

Question 553

something to make something easier to understand and less complicated by explaining it in a clear and simple way demistificar

Answer 553

demystify /diːˈmɪstɪfaɪ/ Will you demystify the workings of this new program for me?

Question 554

1. (something) (against something) (finance) to reduce the value of the money of one country when it is exchanged for the money of another country 2. something to give a lower value to something, making it seem less important than it really is Work in the home is often ignored and devalued. infravalorar, subestimar, devaluar

Answer 554

devalue v /diːˈvæljuː/ The pound was devalued against the US dollar.

Question 555

1. if two people disagree or one person disagrees with another about something, they have a different opinion about it 2. if statements or reports disagree, they give different information diferir, disentir, estar en desacuerdo

Answer 555

disagree v /dɪsəˈgriː/ He thinks we should buy a new car. But I disagree.

Question 556

1. (doing) something to stop doing, using or providing something, especially something that you have been doing, using or providing regularly 2. discontinue something to stop making a product descontinuar, interrumpier

Answer 556

discontinue /dɪskənˈtɪnjuː/ The company has decided to discontinue the free gym membership.

Question 557

(from something) (formal) to leave a vehicle, especially a ship or an aircraft, at the end of a journey desembarcar

Answer 557

disembark v /dɪsɪmˈbɑːk/ We had just disembarked from the boat and felt a bit dizzy.

Question 558

not honest; intending to trick people

Answer 558

dishonest adj /dɪsˈɒnɪst/ I don’t like him. I think he’s dishonest.

Question 559

not allowed by the law

Answer 559

illegal adj /ɪˈliːgl/ Are you sure what you’re doing is not illegal? It doesn’t look right to me.

Question 560

1. born to parents who are not married to each other | 2. (formal) not allowed by a particular set of rules or by law

Answer 560

illegitimate adj /ɪləˈdʒɪtəmət/ They had an illegitimate child.

Question 561

1. (of a person) not knowing how to read or write 2. (of a document or letter) badly written, as if by somebody without much education 3. (usually after a noun or adverb) not knowing very much about a particular subject area

Answer 561

illiterate adj /ɪˈlɪtərət/ A large percentage of the rural population was illiterate in the 1800s.

Question 562

not sensible or thought out in a logical way

Answer 562

illogical adj /ɪˈlɒdʒɪkl/ I don’t think you are right. Your conclusion is illogical.

Question 563

treated unkindly or harshly.

Answer 563

ill-treated adj /ɪl ˈtriːtɪd/ As a child, she was ill-treated by her stepmother.

Question 564

1.not moving 2. unable to move inmovil, paralizado.

Answer 564

immobile adj /ɪˈməʊbaɪl/ He stood immobile by the window, watching us depart.

Question 565

1. (of people and their behaviour) not considered to be good or honest by most people 2. not following accepted standards of sexual behaviour

Answer 565

immoral adj /ɪˈmɒrəl/ Stealing is not only illegal, it is also immoral.

Question 566

1. (usually disapproving) lacking friendly human feelings or atmosphere; making you feel unimportant 2. not referring to any particular person impersonal

Answer 566

impersonal adj /ɪmˈpɜːsənl/ I don’t like big companies. They tend to be impersonal

Question 567

1. not sensible or realistic 2. (of people) not good at doing things that involve using the hands; not good at planning or organizing things poco practico

Answer 567

impractical adj /ɪmˈpræktɪkl/ It was an impractical idea and nobody thought it would work.

Question 568

not suitable or appropriate in a particular situation | inapropiado

Answer 568

inappropriate adj /ɪnəˈprəʊpriət/ Do you think colourful clothes are a bit inappropriate for a funeral?

Question 569

1. not able to do something incapable of something incapable of speech 2. not able to control yourself or your affairs; not able to do anything well incapaz

Answer 569

incapable adj /ɪnˈkeɪpəbl/ My children are incapable of working by themselves.

Question 570

1. (of people) unable to express yourself clearly, often because of emotion 2. (of sounds) not clear and hard to understand 3. not logical or well organized incoherente

Answer 570

incoherent adj /ɪnkəʊˈhɪərənt/ His speech was incoherent and nobody understood it.

Question 571

a person who does not have the skill or ability to do their job or a task as it should be done incompetente

Answer 571

incompetent adj /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/ I won’t work with him again. He’s completely incompetent.

Question 572

1. (of a place) difficult to stay or live in, especially because there is no shelter from the weather 2. (of people) not giving a friendly or polite welcome to guests poco hospitalario

Answer 572

inhospitable adj /ɪnhɒˈspɪtəbl/ The Atacama desert must be an inhospitable place to live.

Question 573

concerning the governments of two or more countries

Answer 573

intergovernmental /ɪntəgʌvənˈmentl/ There will be an intergovernmental conference to look at climate change.

Question 574

not based on, or not using, clear logical thought

Answer 574

irrational adj /ɪˈræʃənl/ Fear of spiders is pretty irrational.

Question 575

1. not arranged in an even way; not having an even, smooth pattern or shape 2. not happening at times that are at an equal distance from each other; not happening regularly 3. not normal; not according to the usual rules 4. (grammar) not formed in the normal way an irregular verb 5. (of a soldier, etc.) not part of a country’s official army

Answer 575

irregular adj /ɪˈregjələ/ My attendance at the gym has been very irregular this term.

Question 576

not important to or connected with a situation irrelevante

Answer 576

irrelevant adj /ɪˈreləvənt/ It is irrelevant if I believe your excuses or not.

Question 577

too valuable or special to be replaced

Answer 577

irreplaceable adj /ɪrɪˈpleɪsəbl/ These antiques are irreplaceable.

Question 578

(somebody/something) (...) what, how, etc… to fail to understand somebody/something correctly

Answer 578

misunderstand v /mɪsʌndəˈstænd/ Sorry, I misunderstood you. I thought you weren’t coming.

Question 579

a word with only one syllable, for example, ‘it’ or ‘no’

Answer 579

monosyllable n /ˈmɒnəsɪləbl/ A lot of common English verbs are monosyllables.

Question 580

a pill or medicine containing several vitamins

Answer 580

multivitamins n pl /mʌltiˈvɪtəmɪnz/ The doctor told me to take multivitamins because I was feeling a bit weak.

Question 581

a building such as a shed or stable that is built near to, but separate from, a main building construccion anexa

Answer 581

outbuilding n /ˈaʊtbɪldɪŋ/ She lived in a farmhouse with several outbuildings.

Question 582

1. something to grow too big to be able to wear or fit into something 2. somebody to grow taller, larger or more quickly than another person 3. something to stop doing something or lose interest in something as you become older

Answer 582

outgrow v /aʊtˈgrəʊ/ My daughter has outgrown most of her clothes.

Question 583

somebody/something to be greater in number than somebody/something superar en cantidad

Answer 583

outnumber v /aʊtˈnʌmbə/ The demonstrators outnumber the police.

Question 584

a person who goes to a hospital for treatment but does not stay there paciente externo

Answer 584

outpatient n /ˈaʊtpeɪʃnt/ I have to go to the hospital twice a week as an outpatient.

Question 585

the act of eating more than you need or more than is healthy | comida en exceso

Answer 585

overeating n /əʊvərˈiːtɪŋ/ My sister goes through periods of compulsive overeating.

Question 586

a person who already holds a first degree and who is doing advanced study or research; a graduate student posgraduado

Answer 586

postgraduate n /pəʊstˈgrædʒuət/ I’m doing a postgraduate course in literary translation.

Question 587

(for/of something) something that must happen or exist before something else can exist or be done precondicion

Answer 587

precondition n /priːkənˈdɪʃn/ A ceasefire is an essential precondition for any negotiation.

Question 588

1. somebody/something (in/as something) to give back a job or position that had been taken away from somebody 2. something (in/as something) to return something to its previous position or status reincorporar, readmitir

Answer 588

reinstate v /riːɪnˈsteɪt/ He was innocent so he was reinstated in his old post.

Question 589

not as good as normal; not acceptable

Answer 589

substandard adj /sʌbˈstændəd/ This work is totally substandard. It’s not acceptable.

Question 590

having much greater power, knowledge, etc. than is normal

Answer 590

superhuman adj /suːpəˈhjuːmən/ When he lifted her up, he seemed to have superhuman strength.

Question 591

1. not attractive or pleasant to look at | 2. not good, interesting or pleasant

Answer 591

unattractive adj /ʌnəˈtræktɪv/ What makes a voice sound unattractive to you?

Question 592

not having enough people working and therefore not able to function well

Answer 592

understaffed adj /ʌndəˈstɑːft/ This restaurant is really understaffed. They clearly need to hire more waiters.

Question 593

1. something to open something that is fastened, tied or wrapped 2. something to cancel the effect of something 3. somebody/something (formal) to make somebody/something fail

Answer 593

undo v /ʌnˈduː/ Why don’t you try to undo the damage?

Question 594

1. feeling worried or unhappy about a particular situation, especially because you think that something bad or unpleasant may happen or because you are not sure that what you are doing is right 2. not certain to last; not safe or settled 3. that does not enable you to relax or feel comfortable 4. used to describe a mixture of two things, feelings, etc. that do not go well together incomodo molesto

Answer 594

uneasy adj | /ʌnˈiːzi/

Question 595

1. that does not have permission or approval from somebody in authority 2. that is not part of somebody’s official business

Answer 595

unofficial adj /ʌnəˈfɪʃl/ Unofficial estimates put the figure at two million.

Question 596

1. something to make a piece of machinery, computer system, etc. more powerful and efficient 2. somebody (to something) to give somebody a more important job 3. somebody (to something) to give somebody a better seat on a plane, room in a hotel, etc. than the one that they have 4. something to improve the condition of a building, etc. in order to provide a better service

Answer 596

upgrade v /ʌpˈgreɪd/ I was incredibly lucky on my flight to New York. I was upgraded to business class!

Question 597

csalud publica

Answer 597

public health n /ˈpʌblɪk helθ/ Smoking is a public health issue.

Question 598

a small reptile with a rough skin, four short legs and a long tail lagarto

Answer 598

lizard n /ˈlɪzəd/ Some people keep lizards as pets.

Question 599

cuadro abstacto

Answer 599

abstract painting n /ˈæbstrækt ˈpeɪntɪŋ/ Mark Rothko specialised in abstract painting.

Question 600

containing or using a substance, for example penicillin, that can destroy or prevent the growth of bacteria and cure infections

Answer 600

antibiotics n pl /æntibaɪˈɒtɪks/ Most antibiotics are made from bacteria.

Question 601

calmar l trafico

Answer 601

calm traffic v /kɑːm ˈtræfɪk/ The city council should do something to calm the traffic around schools.

Question 602

something to officially take something away from somebody, especially as a punishment confiscar

Answer 602

confiscate v /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/ I had my tweezers confiscated at an airport once.

Question 603

1. something to officially take something away from somebody, especially as a punishment. 2. something to end an organization or a system gradually in an organized way desmontar, desmantelar

Answer 603

dismantled adj /dɪsˈmæntl/ This sculpture is made from dismantled engines.

Question 604

an area of a subject or situation that is not clear or does not fit into a particular group and is therefore difficult to define or deal with zona gris

Answer 604

grey area n /greɪ ˈeəriə/ Online copyright is still a bit of a grey area.

Question 605

(at somebody/something) to make an ugly expression with your face to show pain, disgust, etc muesca, fgesto, mohin

Answer 605

grimace v /ˈgrɪməs/ She grimaced as the needle went in.

Question 606

difficult or impossible to read | ilegible

Answer 606

illegible adj /ɪˈledʒəbl/ I can’t read my doctor’s handwriting. It’s almost illegible.

Question 607

1. something (on/upon something/somebody) to introduce a new law, rule, tax, etc.; to order that a rule, punishment, etc. be used 2.something (on/upon somebody/something) to force somebody/something to have to deal with something that is difficult or unpleasant 3. something (on/upon somebody) to make somebody accept the same opinions, wishes, etc. as your own 4. to expect somebody to do something for you or to spend time with you, when it may not be convenient for them 5. yourself (on/upon somebody/something) to make somebody/something accept or be aware of your presence or ideas imponer

Answer 607

impose v /ɪmˈpəʊz/ My boss has imposed a ridiculous set of rules after the accident last week.

Question 608

en blanco y negro

Answer 608

in black and white /ɪn blæk ənd waɪt/ My uncle sees everything in black and white. He’s not very subtle.

Question 609

(to do something) the fact of not being able to do something | incapacidad, inutilidad

Answer 609

inability n /ˈɪnəbɪləti/ His inability to concentrate on anything really irritates me.

Question 610

causing trouble or problems, especially concerning what you need or would like yourself intempestivo

Answer 610

inconvenient adj /ɪnkənˈviːniənt/ Having to take care of my sister’s dogs is terribly inconvenient.

Question 611

to get involved in and try to influence a situation that does not concern you, in a way that annoys other people meterse interferir

Answer 611

interfere v /ɪntəˈfɪə/ There is no evidence that using your mobile phone on a plane will interfere with the systems.

Question 612

a mistake such as a spelling mistake that is made when a book, etc. is printed errata, error de imprenta

Answer 612

misprint n /ˈmɪsprɪnt/ The first book ever printed in Oxford had a misprint. The date was wrong.

Question 613

unexpectedly; without warning

Answer 613

out of the blue /aʊt əv ðə bluː/ We were talking about work when out of the blue she asked if I was married.

Question 614

(somebody) (for something) to make somebody pay too much for something cobrar de mas

Answer 614

overcharged adj /əʊvəˈtʃɑːdʒd/ I’m not coming back to this restaurant. They have clearly overcharged us.

Question 615

1. a detailed description of somebody/something | 2. a painting, drawing or photograph of a person, especially of the head and shoulders

Answer 615

portrait n /ˈpɔːtrət/ The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous portraits in art history.

Question 616

something to treat things that have already been used so that they can be used again reciclar

Answer 616

recycle v /riːˈsaɪkl/ Paper can only be recycled six times.

Question 617

an unimportant fact, idea, event, etc. that takes people’s attention away from the important ones maniobra de distraccion

Answer 617

red herring n /red ˈherɪŋ/ The letter was a red herring. It had nothing to do with the murder at all.

Question 618

official rules that seem more complicated than necessary and prevent things from being done quickly papeleo, tramites burocraticos

Answer 618

red tape n /red teɪp/ We had to deal with so much red tape that we decided to cancel the tour.

Question 619

a painting, etc. that you do of yourself | auto-retrato

Answer 619

self-portrait n /self ˈpɔːtrət/ As a painter, I’m quite tempted to do a self-portrait.

Question 620

the art of painting or drawing arrangements of objects such as flowers, fruit, etc.; a painting, etc. like this bodegon

Answer 620

still life n /stɪl laɪf/ She prefers landscapes to still life.

Question 621

not seen or noticed | desapercibido inavertido

Answer 621

unnoticed adj /ʌnˈnəʊtɪst/ Her achievements passed almost unnoticed.

Question 622

1. sloping upwards 2. battle, struggle, task, etc. an argument or a struggle that is difficult to win and takes a lot of effort over a long period of time cuesta arriba

Answer 622

uphill adj /ˈʌphɪl/ It’s going to be an uphill struggle to motivate the team after last week’s defeat.

Question 623

a thing that is useless and no longer needed, although it may have cost a lot of money cachivache trasto

Answer 623

white elephant n /waɪt ˈelɪfənt/ That sculpture is a real white elephant. We don’t know what to do with it.

Question 624

1. the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth 2. a mixture of gases that surrounds another planet or a star 3. the air in a room or in a confined space; the air around a place 4. the feeling or mood that you have in a particular place or situation; a feeling between two people or in a group of people atmosfera

Answer 624

atmosphere n /ˈætməsfɪə/ There was a lovely atmosphere at the local market.

Question 625

1. very exciting or impressive (usually in a pleasant way) 2.very surprising imprensionante, asombroso,

Answer 625

breathtaking adj /ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/ The views from our hotel room were breathtaking.

Question 626

a style of electronic music that is not fast or lively and is intended to make you relaxed and calm relajarse, calmarse

Answer 626

chill out v /tʃɪl aʊt/ You’ve been working too much. You need to chill out now.

Question 627

1. a style of cooking 2. the food served in a restaurant (usually an expensive one) cocina

Answer 627

cuisine n /kwɪˈziːn/ I love Italian cuisine.

Question 628

1. not interesting or exciting 2. light/colors: not bright or shiny 3. weather; not bright, with a lot of clouds 4. sound: not clear or loud 5. not very severe, but continuous pain 6. person: slow in understanding 7. trade: (especially North American English) not busy; slow aburrido, soso, apagado, sin brillo, nublado

Answer 628

dull adj /dʌl/ The museum is pretty dull, but the café is good.

Question 629

1. something to make something longer or larger 2. something to make something last longer 3. something to make a business, an idea, an influence, etc. cover more areas or operate in more places 4. + adverb/preposition to relate . to or include somebody/something 5. + adverb/preposition to cover a particular area, distance or length of time 6. + adverb/preposition to make something reach something or stretch 7. something to stretch part of your body, especially an arm or a leg, away from yourself 8. (formal) to offer or give something to somebody 9. somebody/something/yourself to make somebody/something use all their effort, abilities, supplies, etc extender ampliar

Answer 629

extend v /ɪkˈstend/ There were so many things to visit that we decided to extend our trip.

Question 630

(informal) to have a short holiday/vacation in a place where you can relax

Answer 630

get away from it all /get əˈweɪ frəm ɪt ɔːl/ It’s been a crazy time at the office. I need to book a holiday and get away from it all.

Question 631

to travel on holiday/vacation carrying your equipment and clothes in a backpack

Answer 631

go backpacking v /ˈbækpækɪŋ/ They went backpacking in Argentina last year.

Question 632

ir de camping

Answer 632

go camping v /gəʊ ˈkæmpɪŋ/ Have you decided to go camping this year?

Question 633

irse de vacaciones

Answer 633

go on holiday v /gəʊ ɒn ˈhɒlədeɪ/ When are you going to go on holiday? Is it next week?

Question 634

(informal) to become widely available for sale

Answer 634

hit the shops /hɪt ðə ʃɒps/ My new book hits the shops tomorrow. I’m so nervous.

Question 635

(of things or people) making you feel admiration, because they are very large, good, skilful, etc impresionante, impactante, sorprendente

Answer 635

impressive adj /ɪmˈpresɪv/ The view is really impressive – you should go and have a look.

Question 636

without hurrying | sin prisa, pausado

Answer 636

leisurely adj /ˈleʒəli/ We took a leisurely stroll along the beach.

Question 637

1. full of life and energy; active and enthusiastic 2. (of a place, an event, etc.) full of interest or excitement 3. (of colours) strong and definite 4. busy and active vivaz animado alegre

Answer 637

lively adj /ˈlaɪvli/ It’s a really lively area at night.

Question 638

far away from other people, houses, etc | apartado

Answer 638

off the beaten track /ɒf ðə ˈbiːtn træk/ We found a tiny café in the backstreets of Venice, right off the beaten track.

Question 639

(of a place) with too many people or things in it | abarrotado,

Answer 639

overcrowded adj /əʊvəˈkraʊdɪd/ The hotel pool is always overcrowded.

Question 640

too high an opinion of somebody/something; to put too high a value on somebody/something sobrevaorado, sobreestimado

Answer 640

overrated adj /əʊvəˈreɪtɪd/ I think that restaurant is overrated. It’s not as good as people say.

Question 641

1. (of a place, building, scene, etc.) pretty, especially in a way that looks old-fashioned 2. (of language) producing strong mental images by using unusual words pintoresco

Answer 641

picturesque adj /pɪktʃəˈresk/ We went to a very picturesque little fishing village yesterday.

Question 642

to arrange for an event, etc. to take place at a later time or date posponer retrasar

Answer 642

postpone v /pəˈspəʊn/ My mum wasn’t feeling well so we decided to postpone the trip.

Question 643

to get back your strength and energy by resting for a while

Answer 643

recharge your batteries /riːˈtʃɑːdʒ jɔː ˈbætriz/ A week’s holiday is all I need to recharge my batteries.

Question 644

1. far away from places where other people live 2. far away in time 3. of people) not closely related 4. (computer system) that you can connect to from far away, using an electronic link 5. (from something) very different from something 6. (of people or their behaviour) not very friendly or interested in other people 7. not very great remoto, lejano

Answer 644

remote /rɪˈməʊt/ The temple was really remote. We had to walk for four hours to get there.

Question 645

``` 1. something (for/to something)/ something to do something to change the time at which something has been arranged to happen, especially so that it takes place later T 2 something (finance) to arrange for somebody to pay back money that they have borrowed at a later date than was originally agreed reprogramar, cambiar ```

Answer 645

reschedule v /riːˈʃedjuːl/ We’ll have to reschedule the meeting.

Question 646

probar la cocina local

Answer 646

sample the local cuisine /ˈsɑːmpl ðə ˈləʊklkwɪˈziːn/ When I’m visiting a foreign country, I love to sample the local cuisine.

Question 647

the part of a town facing the sea/ocean | paseo maritimo

Answer 647

seafront n /ˈsiːfrʌnt/ We went for a walk along the seafront after dinner.

Question 648

to begin a journey

Answer 648

set off /set ɒf ɒn ə ˈdʒɜːni/ I can’t see you tomorrow. I’m setting off on a journey.

Question 649

1. take in 2. devote oneself fully to absorber

Answer 649

soak up v /səʊk ʌp/ It was such a beautiful scene that we sat down to soak up the atmosphere.

Question 650

very impressive | espectacular

Answer 650

spectacular adj /spekˈtækjələ/ We saw some spectacular scenery on the road trip.

Question 651

(of a child) rude and badly behaved because they are given everything they ask for and not enough discipline mimado

Answer 651

spoilt adj /spɔɪlt/ The seafront has been spoilt by all the new hotels.

Question 652

a slow relaxed walk

Answer 652

stroll n /strəʊl/ I’ve been working at home all day. I’m going for a stroll to get a breath of fresh air.

Question 653

1.(informal) cheap, badly made and/or lacking in taste 2. (of paint, glue, etc.) not dry and therefore slightly sticky chabacano, hortera

Answer 653

tacky adj /ˈtæki/ The souvenirs were all plastic Eiffel Towers and key rings – really tacky stuff.

Question 654

making you feel the need to sleep or rest agotador, xtenuante

Answer 654

tiring adj /ˈtaɪərɪŋ/ What do you do to relax after a tiring day?

Question 655

(informal, disapproving) attracting or designed to attract a lot of tourists turistico

Answer 655

touristy adj /ˈtʊərɪsti/ The shops are quite touristy, but we bought some nice things.

Question 656

1. (of a place) beautiful because it has not been changed or built on 2. (of a person) not made unpleasant, bad-tempered, etc. by being praised too much virgen

Answer 656

unspoilt adj /ʌnˈspɔɪlt/ It’s a lovely city, almost completely unspoilt by tourism.

Question 657

1. (something) (from something) to undo something that has been wrapped into a ball or around something 2. to stop worrying or thinking about problems and start to relax desenrollar relajarse

Answer 657

unwind v /ʌnˈwaɪnd/ You need to unwind a bit. Why don’t you go for a walk?

Question 658

to stroll or amble around without any purpose evident; to roam around.

Answer 658

wander round v /ˈwɒndə raʊnd/ We wandered round the old town for hours.

Question 659

1. to come near to somebody/something in distance or time 2. to speak to somebody about something, especially to ask them for something or to offer to do something 3. something to come close to something in amount, level or quality 4. something to start dealing with a problem, task, etc. in a particular way acercarse

Answer 659

approach v /əˈprəʊtʃ/ As we were approaching Gatwick, it started to snow.

Question 660

(humorous) not able to see well

Answer 660

as blind as a bat /əz blaɪnd əz ə bæt/ Your mother is as blind as a bat. She should have her eyes tested.

Question 661

(informal) very deaf

Answer 661

as deaf as a post /əz def əz ə pəʊst/ My grandad is as deaf as a post, so you have to speak up a little.

Question 662

(informal) behaving in a way that other people approve of

Answer 662

as good as gold /əz gʊd əz gəʊld/ She’s been as good as gold. She took all her medicine without complaining.

Question 663

very quickly

Answer 663

as quick as a flash /əz kwɪk əz ə flæʃ/ When I pressed the button, the nurse came as quick as a flash.

Question 664

determined not to change your opinion or attitude

Answer 664

as stubborn as a mule /əz ˈstʌbən əz ə mjuːl/ My husband is as stubborn as a mule. He refuses to go to the doctor about his back problems.

Question 665

very thin

Answer 665

as thin as a rake /əz θɪn əz ə reɪk/ He’s lost a lot of weight since his illness. He’s as thin as a rake.

Question 666

very pale

Answer 666

as white as a sheet /əz waɪt əz ə ʃiːt/ She’s as white as a sheet. I think she’s going to faint.

Question 667

a strip of cloth used for tying around a part of the body that has been hurt in order to protect or support it vendaje, aposito

Answer 667

bandage n /ˈbændɪdʒ/ If you twist your ankle, you should probably put a bandage round it.

Question 668

1. a swelling on the surface of the skin that is filled with liquid and is caused, for example, by rubbing or burning 2. a similar swelling, filled with air or liquid, on metal, painted wood or another surface ampolla

Answer 668

blister n /ˈblɪstə/ These shoes have given me blisters.

Question 669

1. a blue, brown or purple mark that appears on the skin after somebody has fallen, been hit, etc 2. a mark on a fruit or vegetable where it is damaged cardenal, moraton

Answer 669

bruise n /bruːz/ I fell down and got a bruise on my arm.

Question 670

1. (of a surface) not even; 2. (of a journey) uncomfortable with a lot of sudden unpleasant movements caused by the road surface, weather conditions, etc disparejo, lleno de bultos

Answer 670

bumpy adj /ˈbʌmpi/ It was a good landing, if a bit bumpy.

Question 671

1. to move in a circle, especially in the air | 2. circle something to draw a circle around something

Answer 671

circle v /ˈsɜːkl/ The plane circled the airport.

Question 672

1. [uncountable] a lack of heat or warmth; a low temperature, especially in the atmosphere 2. (contable) a common illness that affects the nose and/or throat, making you cough, sneeze, etc resfriado

Answer 672

cold n /kəʊld/ I’ve got a headache and a sore throat. I think I’ve caught a cold.

Question 673

a situation which makes problems, often one in which you have to make a very difficult choice between things of equal importance dilema

Answer 673

dilemma n /daɪˈlemə/ The pilot had a bit of a dilemma – should he try to land in the high wind or not?

Question 674

to have dinner at the expense of someone else mainly for the sake of one's knowledge or conversation about (a subject or story)

Answer 674

dine off v /daɪn ɒf/ I’ve dined off that story for years – people always love to hear about it.

Question 675

cno te hara daño

Answer 675

do one any harm /duː wʌn ˈeni hɑːm/ Sleeping a bit less than eight hours a night won’t do you any harm.

Question 676

hacer la cantidad recomendada

Answer 676

do the recommended amount /duː ðə rekəˈmendɪd əˈmaʊnt/ Do the recommended amount of activity. It will help you stay healthy.

Question 677

brings you some benefit

Answer 677

do you good /duː juː gʊd/ Why don’t you take up swimming? It will do you good.

Question 678

1. seeming or likely to be dishonest 2. not working well; not in good condition 3. involving risk, danger or difficulty arriesgado, chungo, sospechoso, corrupto

Answer 678

dodgy adj /ˈdɒdʒi/ Her job involves some risk. She sometimes has to travel to dodgy places.

Question 679

you dont have to believe me

Answer 679

don’t take my word for it /dəʊnt teɪk maɪ wɜːd fɔːr ɪt/ Miracle diets don’t exist. Don’t take my word for it – just do some research.

Question 680

to drink a lot of alcohol regularly

Answer 680

drink like a fish /drɪŋk laɪk ə fɪʃ/ He drinks like a fish. He really ought to cut down.

Question 681

informal. to eat a lot

Answer 681

eat like a horse /iːt laɪk ə hɔːs/ Some people can eat like a horse and not put on weight.

Question 682

to be shown to be not true or not good enough

Answer 682

fall down v /fɔːl daʊn/ I think his argument falls down on the specifics.

Question 683

[uncountable] | an illness of the stomach caused by eating food that contains harmful bacteria

Answer 683

food poisoning n /fuːd ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/ We all got food poisoning after eating in that restaurant.

Question 684

ganar altura

Answer 684

gain height v /geɪn haɪt/ The plane started gaining height.

Question 685

an extremely strong wind

Answer 685

gale-force winds n pl /geɪl fɔːs wɪndz/ There is a bad storm in Glasgow with gale-force winds.

Question 686

(informal, disapproving) to talk in a boring or complaining way about something

Answer 686

go on about v /gəʊ ɒn əˈbaʊt/ t was fun at first, but when he started going on about it I stopped listening.

Question 687

to watch something without becoming involved in it yourself | mirar observar

Answer 687

look on v /lʊk ɒn/ A couple looked on as we were attacked.

Question 688

to have an effect/no effect on somebody/something

Answer 688

make a difference /meɪk ə ˈdɪfrəns/ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in somebody/something) Does it really make a difference?

Question 689

tomar decisiones

Answer 689

make decisions /meɪk dɪˈsɪʒnz/ You’re constantly making decisions based on what you want versus what you know is right.

Question 690

extremely small

Answer 690

minuscule adj /ˈmɪnəskjuːl/ The chances of winning the lottery are minuscule.

Question 691

a small accident or piece of bad luck that does not have serious results contratiempo, percance, accidente

Answer 691

mishap n /ˈmɪshæp/ I had a series of mishaps on my last trip.

Question 692

nada que ver con

Answer 692

nothing to do with /ˈnʌθɪŋ tə duː wɪð/ My decision not to have an operation had nothing to do with fear.

Question 693

to go through a town, etc., stopping there for a short time but not staying

Answer 693

pass through v /pɑːs θruː/ We didn’t stay in the village, we just passed through.

Question 694

la gente subestima el riesgo

Answer 694

people underestimate the risk /ˈpiːpl ʌndərˈestɪmeɪt ðə rɪsk/ People underestimate the risk of sunbathing.

Question 695

ca danger or difficulty, especially one that is hidden or not obvious at first obstaculo, dificultad, inconveniento

Answer 695

pitfall n /ˈpɪtfɔːl/ She tried to avoid the potential pitfalls of buying a house.

Question 696

1. [uncountable] a substance made of lime, water and sand, that is put on walls and ceilings to give them a smooth hard surface 2. [uncountable] a white powder that is mixed with water and becomes very hard when it dries, used especially for making copies of statues or holding broken bones in place 3. a piece of material that can be stuck to the skin to protect a small wound or cut; this material yeso, gasa, aposito

Answer 696

plaster n /ˈplɑːstə/ I cut my finger while cooking dinner, so I put a plaster on it.

Question 697

used to say that somebody should think of a failure as being something that they can learn from

Answer 697

put these incidents down to experience (also chalk something up to exˈperience) /pʊt ðiːz ˈɪnsɪdənts daʊn tu ɪkˈspɪəriəns/ I’ve always put these incidents down to experience.

Question 698

1. [countable, usually singular] an area of red spots on a person’s skin, caused by an illness or a reaction to something 2. (of something) a lot of something; a series of unpleasant things that happen over a short period of time sarpullido

Answer 698

rash n /ræʃ/ If I eat peanuts, I come out in a rash.

Question 699

[usually passive] (informal) to cheat somebody, by making them pay too much, by selling them something of poor quality, etc

Answer 699

rip off v /rɪp ɒf/ I had the feeling I had been ripped off by my insurance company.

Question 700

chocar con, tropezarse, encontrarse con

Answer 700

run into v /rʌn ˈɪntə/ I’m generally delighted to run into other Britons when I’m travelling.

Question 701

lanzarse a

Answer 701

shoot back up v /ʃuːt bæk ʌp/ The plane suddenly shot back up in the air.

Question 702

1. an extra and usually bad effect that a drug has on you, as well as curing illness or pain 2. an unexpected result of a situation or course of action that happens as well as the result you were aiming for efectos secundarios

Answer 702

side-effects n pl /ˈsaɪd ɪˈfekts/ All drugs have side-effects. Some of them can be quite bad.

Question 703

(informal) to sleep very well

Answer 703

sleep like a log /sliːp laɪk ə lɒg/ She sleeps like a log. I don’t think she’ll ever have problems with insomnia.

Question 704

alejados de

Answer 704

stand off from /stænd ɒf frəm/ Travellers are busy standing off from humanity while tourists are having a great time together.

Question 705

1. [countable] one of the small lines of thread that you can see on a piece of cloth after it has been sewn; the action that produces this 2. [countable] one of the small circles of wool that you make around the needle when you are knitting 3. [countable, uncountable] (especially in compounds) a particular style of sewing or knitting that you use to make the pattern you want 4. [countable] a short piece of thread, etc. that doctors use to sew the edges of a wound together 5. [countable, usually singular] a sudden pain in the side of your body, usually caused by running or laughing puntos

Answer 705

stitches n pl /ˈstɪtʃɪz/ That’s a deep cut. It may need stitches.

Question 706

1. an act of hitting a ball, for example with a bat or racket 2. a single movement of the arm when hitting somebody/something 3. any of a series of repeated movements in swimming or rowing 4. (often in compounds) a style of swimming 5. the person who sets the speed at which everyone in a boat rows 6. an act of moving your hand gently over a surface, usually several times 7. a mark made by moving a pen, brush, etc. once across a surface 8. (of something) a single successful action or event 9. each of the sounds made by a clock or bell giving the hours 10. a sudden serious illness when a blood vessel (= tube) in the brain bursts or is blocked, which can cause death or the loss of the ability to move or to speak clearly derrame cerebral, apoplejia, golpe

Answer 706

stroke n /strəʊk/ The stroke left him paralysed.

Question 707

a doctor who is trained to perform surgery (= medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body) cirujano

Answer 707

surgeon n /ˈsɜːdʒən/ Do you know which surgeon will be operating on you?

Question 708

las ventajas superan a las desventajes

Answer 708

the advantages outweigh the disadvantages /ði ədˈvɑːntɪdʒɪz aʊtˈweɪ ðə ˈdɪsədvɑːntɪdʒɪz/ I know you don’t want to take these pills for the rest of your life, but the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

Question 709

an infectious disease like a very bad cold, that causes fever, pains and weakness la gripe

Answer 709

the flu /ðə fluː/ She’s off sick today. I think she’s got the flu.

Question 710

1. a situation in which there is a lot of sudden change, confusion, disagreement and sometimes violence 2. a series of sudden and violent changes in the direction that air or water is moving in turbulencias

Answer 710

turbulence n /ˈtɜːbjələns/ We had the worst turbulence I have ever experienced.

Question 711

to become something

Answer 711

turn into v /tɜːn ˈɪntə/ Our dream holiday turned into a nightmare.

Question 712

1. to be found, especially by chance, after being lost 2. to arrive (of a person) 3. (of an opportunity) to happen, especially by chance

Answer 712

turn up v /tɜːn ʌp/ Tourists turned up in large groups.

Question 713

on the move

Answer 713

we’re off /wɪər ɒf/ We’re off to Holland now.

Question 714

1. to work very well My new car goes like a dream. | 2. to happen without problems, in the way that you had planned

Answer 714

works like a dream (/go) /wɜːks laɪk ə driːm/ My new medication works like a dream. I feel so much better.

Question 715

molestarse, molestaria

Answer 715

would bother /wʊd ˈbɒðə/ Very few of us would bother to get insurance for a trip to London.

Question 716

a drug that makes a person or an animal unable to feel anything, especially pain, either in the whole body or in a part of the body anestesia

Answer 716

anaesthetic n /ænəsˈθetɪk/ The dentist gave me a local anaesthetic before she pulled out my tooth, so at least I didn’t feel any pain.

Question 717

feeling that it is not worth making an effort | desmotivar

Answer 717

demotivated adj /diːˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd/ I get very demotivated when I feel I’m not making progress.

Question 718

1. an amount of a medicine or a drug that is taken once, or regularly over a period of time 2. (informal) an amount of something dosis

Answer 718

dose n /dəʊs/ Repeat the dose after eight hours.

Question 719

1. [uncountable] the act or process of causing or getting a disease 2. [countable] an illness that is caused by bacteria or a virus and that affects one part of the body infection

Answer 719

infection /ɪnˈfekʃn/ Ear infections tend to be painful.

Question 720

salud mental

Answer 720

mental health n /ˈmentl helθ/ It affected his mental health.

Question 721

a platform in a harbour where boats come in to load, etc

Answer 721

quay n /kiː/ We sat on the quay, watching the fishermen mend their nets.

Question 722

1. [countable] the act of showing a film/movie or television programme 2. [uncountable, countable] the testing or examining of a large number of people or things for disease, faults, etc revision, proyeccion

Answer 722

screening /ˈskriːnɪŋ/ A screening is a medical test when there are no symptoms.

Question 723

an organization for helping animals in need

Answer 723

animal charity n /ˈænɪml ˈtʃærəti/ He works for an animal charity.

Question 724

activista por los derechos de los animales

Answer 724

animal rights activist n /ˈænɪml raɪts ˈæktɪvɪst/ She is an animal rights activist.

Question 725

1. the sound of a dog 2. to give orders, ask questions, etc. in a loud, unfriendly way 3. something (British English) to rub the skin off your knee, etc. by falling or by knocking against something

Answer 725

bark v /bɑːk/ The dog is barking. There might be someone at the door.

Question 726

1. the hard pointed or curved outer part of a bird’s mouth 2. (humorous) a person’s nose, especially when it is large and/or pointed 3 (old-fashioned, British English, slang) a person in a position of authority, especially a judge

Answer 726

beak n /biːk/ Male blackbirds have yellow beaks.

Question 727

1 a European bird: the male is black with a yellow beak and the female is brown with a brown beak 2 a black N American bird, larger than the European blackbird, related to the starling mirlo

Answer 727

blackbird n /ˈblækbɜːd/ A blackbird has nested in my garden.

Question 728

to keep animals or plants in order to produce young ones in a controlled way

Answer 728

bred in captivity /bred ɪn kæpˈtɪvəti/ The bear was bred in captivity.

Question 729

1 [countable] the back part of the leg between the ankle and the knee 2. [countable] a young cow 3 [countable] a young animal of some other type such as a young elephant or whale

Answer 729

calf n /kɑːf/ The cow had a calf last night.

Question 730

1 a baby bird, especially a baby chicken | 2 (old-fashioned, ) a way of referring to a young woman

Answer 730

chick /tʃɪk/ There were a few chicks in the yard.

Question 731

1. one of the sharp curved nails on the end of an animal’s or a bird’s foot 2. a long, sharp curved part of the body of some types of shellfish, used for catching and holding things 3. part of a tool or machine, like a claw, used for holding, pulling or lifting things

Answer 731

claw /klɔː/ Be careful with the cat’s claws. They’re sharp.

Question 732

specie of (used about groups of animals, plants, etc.) at risk of no longer existing

Answer 732

endangered species n /ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd ˈspiːʃiːz/ The sea turtle is an endangered species.

Question 733

1. [countable, uncountable] the conditions that affect the behaviour and development of somebody/something; the physical conditions that somebody/something exists in 2. the natural world in which people, animals and plants live 3. (computing) the complete structure within which a user, computer or program operates

Answer 733

environment n /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ It is important to respect natural animal environments.

Question 734

1. a thin flat part that sticks out from the body of a fish, used for swimming and keeping balance 2. a thin flat part that sticks out from the body of a vehicle, an aircraft, etc., used for improving its balance and movement aleta, aleron, estabilizador

Answer 734

fin /fɪn/ Fish use their fins for swimming.

Question 735

a very young horse or donkey

Answer 735

foal /fəʊl/ I love foals. They are so beautiful.

Question 736

1. [uncountable] the soft thick mass of hair that grows on the body of some animals T 2. [uncountable] the skin of an animal with the (..) still on it, used especially for making clothes 3. [uncountable] an artificial material that looks and feels like(..) 4. [countable] a piece of clothing, especially a coat or jacket, made of real or artificial (..) 5. (British English) = scale 6. [uncountable] a greyish-white layer that forms on a person’s tongue, especially when they are ill/sick

Answer 736

fur /fɜː/ Some animals are hunted for their fur.

Question 737

a small orange or red fish. Goldfish are kept as pets in bowls or ponds. pezdorado

Answer 737

goldfish /ˈgəʊldfɪʃ/ I have to buy a new tank for the goldfish.

Question 738

1. [intransitive] (of animals, especially pigs) to make a short, low sound in the throat 2. [intransitive, transitive] (of people) to make a short, low sound in your throat, especially to show that you are in pain, annoyed or not interested; to say something using this sound

Answer 738

grunt /grʌnt/ The pigs grunted and everybody laughed.

Question 739

1 [countable] a structure made for bees to live in studying the life of bees in the hive 2 [countable] the bees living in a 3 [countable, usually singular] a place full of people who are busy 4 hives [uncountable] = urticaria

Answer 739

hive /haɪv/ There was a hive full of bees in the park near the school.

Question 740

the hard part of the foot of some animals, for example horses

Answer 740

hoof / hooves n/ npl /huːf, huːvz/ They have to shoe the horse’s hooves.

Question 741

1. [countable] a hard pointed part that grows, usually in pairs, on the heads of some animals, such as sheep and cows. 2. [uncountable] the hard substance of which animal (..) are made 3. [countable] a simple musical instrument that consists of a curved metal tube that you blow into a hunting (..) 4. [countable] a device in a vehicle for making a loud sound as a warning or signal

Answer 741

horn /hɔːn/ Rams have curved horns.

Question 742

cazado por deporte

Answer 742

hunted for sport /ˈhʌntɪd fə spɔːt/ Some animals are hunted for sport.

Question 743

condiciones inhumanas

Answer 743

inhumane conditions n /ɪnhjuːˈmeɪn kənˈdɪʃnz/ Chickens were transported in inhumane conditions.