US /ʌnˈɡɑːd.li/

Used to refer to something extreme or unacceptable.

"I had to get up at some ungodly hour in the morning to take her to the airport."

From one side to the other of something with clear limits, such as an area of land, a road, or a river.

"They're building a new bridge across the river."

US /səkˈsɪŋkt/

In a way that expresses what needs to be said clearly and without unnecessary words.

"I thought she expressed her feelings most succinctly at the meeting."

Of or at a third level, degree, stage, etc.

"We're in tertiary education now."

A model of something, or a very clear and typical example of something.

"He was the paradigm of what a great leader to be."

A system in which people or things are arranged according to their importance.

"He rose quickly through the political hierarchy to become party leader."

The act of creating or using words that include sounds that are similar to the noises the words refer to.

"The writing style is a unique sing-song rhythm employing children's onomatopoeia."

A small bed for a baby or young child with high bars around the sides so that the child cannot fall out. / A light bed that can be folded so that it can be easily carried and stored.

"He set up a cot for the child to sleep on."

Using careful language to avoid being agressive or disrespectful.

"Agnosticism is often seen as a kind of halfway house between faith and disbelief, a hedging of bets."

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈreɪ.t̬ɪd/

Adjective used towards a person or thing that is considered to be better or more important than they really are.

"In my opinion, she's a hugely overrated singer."

To lower one's level. / To bend the top half of the body forward and down.

"The doorway was so low that we had to stoop to go through it."

A person whose job is to organize another person's house and deal with cooking, cleaning, etc.

"You're really a cleaner, a housekeeper."

An arrangement of things for people to look at. / To show something.

"Family photographs were displayed on the wall."

A green area outside with buildings on all four sides, especially in a school or college.

"Let's just have lunch at a table from the quad."

The things needed for writing, such as paper, pens, pencils, and envelopes.

"A store that sells stationery."

A piece of text, a formal suggestion, or a drawing in its original state, often containing the main ideas and intentions but not the developed form.

"This is the draft, not the finished product."

A line of people, usually standing or in cars, waiting for something, or a lot of people who want something.

"If you want tickets you'll have to join the queue."

The set of rules or customs that control accepted behaviour in particular social groups or social situations.

"Diplomatic etiquette forbids calling for the death of a national leader."

Process of becoming bald, usually starts during a man's late thirties.

"My dad is balding, so I probably will too"

A time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax.

"Patricia is on holiday next week."

US /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

Somebody that is skilled and experienced, very capable in a certain task.

"It takes a couple of years of regular driving before you become proficient at it."

Government by a ruler or small group of people who have unlimited power over the people in their country or state and use it unfairly and cruelly.

"This, the president promised us, was a war against tyranny."

Andamiaje

A structure of metal poles and wooden boards put against a building for workers to stand on when they want to reach the higher parts of the building.

"Scaffolding has been erected around the tower and repair work will star next week."

To cut off branches from a tree, bush, or plant, especially so that it will grow better in the future.

"She spent the afternoon pruning roses."

The sound changes produced by the rise and fall of the voice when speaking, especially when this has an effect on the meaning of what is said.

"The end of a sentence that is not a question is usually marked by falling intonation."

US /əˈkwaɪɚ/

To get or obtain something.

"I was wearing a recently acquired jacket.

A current of unpleasantly cold air blowing through a room. / The depth of water needed for a boat to be able to float.

"There's a draught coming in through the window."

Severe, or showing disapproval.

"She is her own sternest critic."

A small hollow place, especially one that appears on a person's face when they smile.

"The pane of glass had a small dimple in it."

Using special signs to represent the different sounds made by the voice in speech.

"Pronunciations are shown in this dictionary using the International Phonetic Alphabet."

To cause something to continue.

Increasing the supply of weapons will only perpetuate the violence and anarchy.

A language that has developed from a mixture of two languages. It is used as a way of communicating by people who do not speak each other's languages.

"Beach-la-mar is a pidgin spoken in parts of the southern Pacific Ocean"

The belief that it is necessary to have strong armed forces and that they should be used in order to win political or economic advantages.

"That idea is militaristic."

A company or bussines, especially a small one.

"Mr. Dursley was the director of a firm called Grunnings."

Usually of animals’ fur, etc, yellowish-brown

"None of the noticed a large, tawny owl flutter past the window."

A child who behaves badly in a way that is funny rather than serious.

"Dudley was now having a tantrum and throwing his cereal at the walls. "Little tyke" chortled Mr. Dursley"

To get into a group in order to talk secretly.

"His eyes fell on a huddle of these weirdos standing quite close by. They were whispering excitedly together."

A metal storage container.

"He couldn't see a single collecting tin"

Worried or nervous.

"He also thought he had been called a Muggle, whatever that was. He was rattled."

In a way that belongs to or is shared between two or more people.

"The tenants are all jointly responsible for the rent."

Strong dislike, opposition, or anger.

"Of course we're competitive, but there's no personal animosity between us."

US /ˈmɑː.nə.lɪθ/

A large, impersonal political, corporate, or social structure regarded as indivisible and slow to change.

"He said that the National Health Service had become a vast bureaucratic monolith."

Of a house, apartment, etc, offered to be rented with furniture included or containing furniture of a particular type.

"Their house is expensively furnished."

A place to live or stay, especially on holiday or for students at college.

"Students would be moved to on-campus accommodations while the dorm was closed."

To move very quickly and easily through the air, especially down from a high position in order to attack.

"The eagle swooped down to snatch a young rabbit."

To laugh, showing pleasure and satisfaction.

"Little tyke" chortled Mr. Dursley."

In a disappointed or unhappy way.

"He stopped to glumly answer a few questions from reporters."

A place where things, especially roads or railways, come together.

"You should slow down as you approach the junction."

A small, curved plate that you put a cup on.

"A cup and saucer."

A long motor vehicle with comfortable seats, used to take groups of people on trips.

"We're going to the airport by coach."

US /juːˈbɪk.wə.t̬əs/

Seeming to be everywhere.

"The Swedes are not alone in finding their language under pressure from the ubiquitous spread of English."

US /fɔːrˈseɪk/

To leave someone for ever, especially when they need you.

"Why have you forsaken me!"

US /hɪˈɡem.ən.ɪ.zəm/

Control by the strongest and most powerful group, especially the strongest and most powerful country.

"We defend state sovereignty and national dignity and oppose hegemonism."

US /pɚˈpetʃ.u.eɪt/

To cause something to continue.

"Increasing the supply of weapons will only perpetuate the violence and anarchy."

US /tɪlt/

To (cause to) move into a sloping position.

"Anna looked up at him with her head tilted to one side."

US /strʌt/

To walk in a proud way trying to look important.

"The boys strutted around trying to get the attention of others."

US /lɑːɡ/

A thick piece of tree trunk or branch, especially one cut for burning on a fire.

"We found a huge pile of logs."

US /bɪd/

To offer a particular amount of money for something that is for sale and compete against other people to buy it, especially at a public sale of goods or property.

"A foreign collector has bid $500,000 for the portrait."

US /ˈskaʊ.ɚ/

To search a place or thing very carefully in order to try to find something.

"The police are scouring the area for the missing child."

US /ɡrʌnt/

A short, low sound that an animal or person makes.

"He let out a loud grunt when he released his last pitch."

US /ˈsuː.ɚ/

A large pipe, usually underground, that is used for carrying waste water and human waste away from buildings to a place where they can be safely got rid of.

"A complicated system of sewers runs under the city."

US /priːˈsiːd/

To be or go before something or someone in time or space.

"It would be helpful if you were to precede the report with an introduction."

US /kriːk/

When a door, floorboard, etc. creaks, it makes a long low sound when it moves or is moved.

"I heard the floorboards creak as he crept closer."

US /ˈtʃer.ə.t̬i/

An organization whose purpose is to give money, food, or help to those who need it, or to carry out activities such as medical research that will help people in need, and not to make a profit.

"UNICEF is an international charity."

US /sprɪŋ/

To move quickly and suddenly towards a particular place.

"The organization is ready to spring into action"

US /ˈbɔr ˌɪntu/

To dig a deep hole into.

"As the tool bored into the rock"

US /liːn/

To (cause to) slope in one direction, or to move the top part of the body in a particular direction.

That fence is leaning to the right.

US /pɚˈspaɪɚ/

To sweat or pass liquid through the skin.

"The journalists and camera crews began to perspire in the heat as they stood waiting"

US /ˈliː.weɪ/

Freedom to act within particular limits.

"Local councils will be given some leeway as to how they implement the legislation."

US /ræp/

To hit quickly and hard.

"He rapped on the door with his knuckles."

US /ˈsɑː.spən/

A deep, round pan with straight sides, usually with a handle and a lid, used for cooking things over heat.

"Another possibility is that one may, with a bad conscience, put the saucepan away inadequately cleaned."

US /dɪʃɪz/

All the plates, glasses, knives, forks, etc. that have been used during a meal.

"Have you done/washed the dishes?"

US /ˈlaɪtər/

A small device that gives off a flame for lighting cigarettes, candles, etc.

"Do you have a lighter?"

US /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/

A brown or black insect that makes short, loud noises by rubbing its wings together.

"There is a cricket chirping outside."

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A long look, usually of a particular kind.

"As I looked out, my gaze fell on a small child by the road."

US /ˈhɑː.loʊ/

To have a hole or empty space inside.

"Hollow blocks are used because they are lighter."

US /əˈkɔːrd/

(a formal) agreement

"The project is completely in accord with government policy."

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A business or other organization to pay the costs of a sports event, concert, etc., or of a sportsperson, in return for advertising.

"The team is sponsored by JVC, so the players wear the letters JVC on their shirts."

US /freɪm/

A border that surrounds and supports a picture, door, or window.

"We have a gold picture frame."

US /ˈzɪp.ɚ/

A device consisting of two rows of metal or plastic teeth-like parts that are brought together by pulling a small sliding piece over them, used for closing openings in clothing, bags, etc.

"I can't open my bag, the zipper is stuck."

US /kraʊtʃ/

To bend your knees and lower yourself so that you are close to the ground and leaning forward slightly.

"She saw him coming and crouched down behind a bush."

US /peɪs/

The speed at which someone or something moves, or with which something happens or changes.

"When she thought she heard someone following her, she quickened her pace."

US /waɪr/

A piece of thin metal thread that can be bent, used for fastening things and for making particular types of objects that are strong but can bend.

"Someone had cut the phone wires."

US /piːk/

To reach the highest, strongest, or best point, value, or level of skill.

"Official figures show that unemployment peaked in November."

US /plɑːt/

To make marks to show the position, movement, or development of something, usually in the form of lines or curves between a series of points on a map or piece of paper.

"We've plotted our projected costs for the coming year, and they show a big increase."

US /ˈɑːr.bə.trer.i/

Based on chance rather than being planned or based on reason.

"Did you have a reason for choosing your destination or was it arbitrary?"

US /əˈraɪz/

To happen.

"Should the opportunity arise, I'd love to go to China."

US /ˈdæɡ.ɚ/

A short, pointed knife that is sharp on both sides, used especially in the past as a weapon.

"He was armed with a dagger."

US /rɪˈliːf/

A feeling of happiness that something unpleasant has not happened or has ended.

"After the exam, I felt an incredible sense of relief."

US /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈsek.ʃən/

The place where two or more roads join or cross each other.

"Turn right at the next intersection."

US /ˈswɪn.dəl/

To get money dishonestly from someone by deceiving or cheating them.

"They swindled local businesses out of thousands of dollars."

US /əˈmʌŋ/

In the middle of or surrounded by other things.

"I saw a few familiar faces among the crowd."

US /əˈtɝː.ni/

A lawyer.

"I will have to hire an attorney."

US /ˈpaɪ.pɚ/

Someone who plays a pipe; a short narrow tube played by blowing through it, or the bagpipes.

"We could hear a lone piper playing in the distance."

US /ˈfɔːr.mɚ/

Of or in an earlier time; before the present time or in the past.

"She was a former employer."

US /ˈʌpˌbit/

Happy in attitude or mood.

"It was an upbeat performance."

US /dreɪn/

To remove the liquid from something, usually by pouring it away or allowing it to flow away, and if something drains, liquid flows away or out of it.

"Drain the pasta thoroughly."

US /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

To give a new appearance to a person or thing, especially in order to hide its true form.

"He disguised himself by wearing a false beard."

US /reɪz/

If you raise another player in a game of cards, you risk more money than that player has risked.

"I'll raise you $50."

US /ˈðer.fɔːr/

Indicates the result or natural conclusion of what has been said.

"He sea ice is melting, and therefore polar bears are disappearing."

US /ˈæp.ə.taɪ.zɚ/

A small amount of food eaten before a meal.

"At 6.30 everyone gathered for drinks and appetizers in the lounge."

US /stɪŋ/

If an insect, plant, or animal stings, it produces a small but painful injury, usually with a poison, by brushing against the skin or making a very small hole in the skin.

"I got stung by a wasp yesterday."

US /ˈtuːθ.pɪk/

A small, thin, pointed stick of wood, plastic, or metal that can be used for removing pieces of food from between the teeth, especially after a meal.

"Ezra is a long, fancy toothpick used to hold sandwiches together."

US /ˈhiː.ðən/

A person who has no religion, or who belongs to a religion that is not Christianity, Judaism, or Islam.

"Missionaries tried to convert the heathens to Christianity."

US /tʃɪr/

To give a loud shout of approval or encouragement.

"He was cheering for the other side."

US /dʒɪɡ/

A piece of music for a type of lively dance

"They were dancing an Irish jig."

US /ˈswɪn.dəl/

To get money dishonestly from someone by deceiving or cheating them.

"They swindled local businesses out of thousands of dollars."

US /ˈfʌndˌreɪ.zɚ/

A person or event involved in collecting money for a particular purpose, especially a charity.

"Its first fundraiser was a benefit baseball game between married and bachelor physicians, netting $1,052."

US /sɔːrs/

The place something comes from or starts at, or the cause of something.

"Oranges are a good source of vitamin C."

US/əˈnʌf/

As much as is necessary; in the amount or to the degree needed.

"Are there enough desserts for everyone?"

US /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

Refers to rough treatment.

"Many people think that the death penalty is too severe a punishment for any crime."

US /swɪft/

Happening or moving quickly or within a short time, especially in a smooth and easy way.

"Thank you for your swift reply."

US /biːf/

To complain or disagree with someting or someone.

"My main beef about the job is that I have to work on Saturdays."

US /det/

Something, especially money, that is owed to someone else, or the state of owing something.

"He managed to pay off his debts in two years."

US /ˈsplen.dɪd/

Excellent, or beautiful and impressive.

"You look splendid in that outfit."

US /ˈen.dʒɪn/

A machine that uses the energy from liquid fuel or steam to produce movement.

"My car's been having engine trouble recently."

US /ˈɪr.i/

Strange in a frightening and mysterious way.

"She heard the eerie noise of the wind howling through the trees."

US /tʃaɪm/

To make a clear ringing sound.

"In the square the church bells chimed."

US /dwel/

To keep thinking or talking about something, especially something bad or unpleasant.

"In his speech, he dwelt on the plight of the sick and the hungry."

US /ˈrek.ɪdʒ/

A badly damaged object or the separated parts of a badly damaged object.

"The wreckage of the car was scattered over the roadside."

US /prɪk/

To make a very small hole or holes in the surface of something, sometimes in a way that causes pain.

"Prick the skin of the potatoes with a fork before baking them."

US /kruː/

A group of people who work together, especially all those who work on and operate a ship, aircraft, etc..

"The aircraft carries a crew of seven."

US /rəˈpleniʃ/

To fill up again; to fill up (one’s supply of something) again.

"We must replenish our stock of coal."

US /rɪˈliːv/

To make an unpleasant feeling, such as pain or worry, less strong.

"She was given a shot of morphine to relieve the pain."

US /bler/

To make an unpleasantly loud noise.

"The loudspeakers blared across the square."

US /paɪp/

A tube inside which liquid or gas flows from one place to another.

"Theres a leak in the main water pipe to the house"

US /ʃmʌk/

A stupid or silly person.

"Her husband is such a schmuck!"

US /ˈdiː.vi.əs/

Devious people or plans and methods are dishonest, often in a complicated way, but often also clever and successful.

"You have to be devious if you're going to succeed in business."

US /ʃeɪk/

If you are shaking, your body makes quick short movements, or you feel as if it is doing so, because you are frightened or nervous.

"Babies like toys that make a noise when they're shaken."

US /fʊlˈfɪld/

Feeling happy because you are getting everything that you want from life.

"For the first time in my life, I feel really fulfilled."

US /ˈdʒɑː.li/

Enjoyable, energetic, and entertaining.

"She's a very jolly, upbeat sort of a person."

US /ˈæm.bʊʃ/

To suddenly attack someone after hiding and waiting for them.

"He was ambushed by gunmen on his way to work."

US /ɪnˈlaɪ.t̬ən/

To provide someone with information and understanding, or to explain the true facts about something to someone.

"I don't understand this. Could you enlighten me?"

US /tend/

To be likely to behave in a particular way or have a particular characteristic.

"We tend to get cold winters and warm, dry summers in this part of the country."

US /bliːt/

When a sheep or goat bleats, it makes the typical sound of these animals.

"The lamb bleated for its mother."

US /fret/

To be nervous or worried.

"Don't fret - I'm sure he's OK."

US /ˈʌt.ər/

Complete or extreme.

"The meeting was a complete and utter waste of time."

US /ˈfraɪ.tən/

To make someone feel fear.

"He frightens me when he drives so fast."

US /brɪm/

The very top edge of a container.

"He filled the glass to the brim."

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