a high level of quality that others try to copy
to put clothes , etc. into a bag in preparation for a trip away from home
the way in which a person stands and moves
( of people ) different , confident , having strong opinions , and attracting attention to yourself ; ( of ideas ) different from what most people consider normal , but exciting
older
without a limit ; very great
ready or suitable for sth to happen
a small , hard piece of sth ; a small grain
to decide or believe sth as a result of what you have heard or seen
showing strong feelings about sth
to make sb feel ashamed or stupid and lose the respect of other people
to make a decision about sb / sth based on the facts that are available
a mental condition in which sb 's behaviour is likely to change suddenly
to defend or protect yourself from sth / sb that is attacking you
a reputation that sb / sth has ; the opinion that people have about sb / sth
to begin to feel that sth exists or is about to happen
a state in which you are unable to think , hear , etc. clearly , especially because you have drunk too much alcohol , taken drugs or had a shock
your closest living relative or relatives
based on experiments or experience rather than ideas or theories
one of a group of ‘ wives and girlfriends ’ of famous men , especially members of a sports team
large and solid ; strongly built
located , done or used inside a building
a thing that you can choose to do or have out of two or more possibilities
changing or moving very quickly
to have such a strong emotional effect on sb that it is difficult for them to resist or know how to react
having a lot of different parts and small details that fit together
the central part of a country or continent that is a long way from the coast
to start moving in a particular way
the act of communicating with sb , especially regularly
relating to diseases spread by sexual contact
having a job that does not need a high level of education or special training ; connected with a job of this kind
the act of making an official record of sth / sb
interesting because you find it shocking or exciting
public disagreement , anger or criticism caused by sth a public figure has said or done
drawn with a pen
a thing that is not good
to or at a local place such as a shop / store , pub , etc .
the activity of going into the sea , a river , etc. to swim
a way of raising money for a government , charity , etc. by selling tickets that have different numbers on them that people have chosen . Numbers are then chosen by chance and the people who have those numbers on their tickets win prizes .
to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
the number of strokes a good player should need to complete a course or to hit the ball into a particular hole
to receive or suffer sth unpleasant
the state or position of being a servant
involving a lot of activity and strong emotions in a way that is often violent or frightening and not under control
a thing that is very complicated and difficult to follow
a thick layer of sth on the ground
not much ; only slightly
miles per gallon ( used for saying how much petrol / gas a vehicle uses )
that can be easily understood
showing enthusiasm and / or affection ; friendly
an order to join the armed forces
a strong feeling of deep affection for sb / sth , especially a member of your family or a friend
to become gradually weaker or less
having retired from work
of or caused by fungus
to produce children or baby animals
looking or feeling very tired , especially as a result of hard work or physical exercise
to give food to a person or an animal
great success in a profession , especially the entertainment business
in a way that almost does not happen or exist
known about by many people
written from side to side
to do sth as a reaction to sth that sb has said or done
the act of preventing sth from being lost , wasted , damaged or destroyed
a large road vehicle that carries passengers , especially one that travels along a fixed route and stops regularly to let people get on and off
a thing that takes your attention away from what you are doing or thinking about
an exam that you have passed or a course of study that you have successfully completed
to move sth in a particular direction
the direction that sth is leaning or pointing in when it is not in a vertical or horizontal line
critical or severe
to put out an arm or a leg in order to reach sth
not definite or decided
that lives or lasts for ever
to actually do what you have only thought about doing before
used to say sorry for pushing sb or doing sth wrong
a person or thing , especially when they are part of a group
the arrangement of shapes or colours to make patterns
to become grey
a sudden strong emotional feeling
fashionable and confident
to give sb a test to see how much they know about a subject or what they can do
a person who is in the same family as sb else
an animal with pink , black or brown skin , short legs , a broad nose and a short tail which curls round itself . Pigs are kept on farms for their meat ( called pork ) or live in the w ild .
extremely cold ; cold with frost
the series of events in a book , film / movie , play , etc .
to collect secret information about another country , organization or person
the process of deciding sth
covered with , or full of , a lot of things or people , in a way that is untidy
so beautiful or interesting that you cannot think about anything else
to move a total sum from the bottom of one page or column of numbers to the top of the next
an animal that lived in the past which a modern animal has developed from
relating to or involving the sense of touch
moving or passing from a flying aircraft to the surface of the sea or land
the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth
having a larger distance between opposite sides or surfaces than other similar objects or than normal
that can keep rain out
the quality of being made of thin threads or lines very close together
restricted to a particular limit of time , numbers , etc .
a fault in sth or a disadvantage of sth
the part of a chair , etc. on which you actually sit
the situation in which all the parts of sth fit together well
without the person mentioned knowing
to become very old and in bad condition because of long use
the most interesting , enjoyable or best part of sth
a small group or area that is different from its surroundings
not having much experience of sth and therefore not knowing how to deal with it ; not used to sth
to begin to do sth as a habit
used after adjectives to emphasize that sth is the best , worst , etc. of its type
to teach sb over a period of time at a school , university , etc .
a shop / store where clothes , curtains , etc. are cleaned , especially with chemicals
unkind comments that make fun of sb / sth or make them look silly
to arrange for sth to happen
the quality of being important or interesting enough to be noticed
to move slowly in a particular direction
to start to eat food with enthusiasm
having four straight equal sides and four angles of 90 °
food , clothes and all the other things that a person needs to live ; the cost of these things
with a meaning that is hidden or not easily understood
to use the same ideas , methods , jokes , etc. again
a sudden strong wish or need to do sth , without stopping to think about the results
a member of a group or team who does not do as much work as the others
something that is certain to happen
a small piece of rough material used for cleaning pans , surfaces , etc .
a table d 'hôte meal in a restaurant costs a fixed price and there are only a limited number of dishes to choose from
charging low prices
to be a danger to sth
insects that live on the bodies of animals and sometimes humans
an amount of snow that falls in one particular place or at one particular time
original and showing the ability to think about or plan the future with great imagination and intelligence
a person or thing that changes sth , usually in order to improve it
a place where a doctor , dentist or vet sees patients
to have a particular feeling or opinion about sth
solving problems in a practical and sensible way rather than by having fixed ideas or theories
a person 's behaviour , either good or bad , that other people copy
being told by your employer that you can no longer continue working for a company , etc , usually because of sth that you have done wrong
to surprise sb suddenly in a way that slightly shocks or frightens them
different from anything in nature
a unit for measuring how much energy food will produce
an act of forcing liquid into sth
feeling sick as a result of travelling on a ship , plane , etc .
to make sth , such as a machine or system , work in the way that you want it to
a disagreement that divides a group of people or makes sb separate from sb else
how large or small a person or thing is
to look very clean or bright
understanding or explanation of sth
having the type of teeth mentioned
a written note in a bank account or other financial record of a sum of money owed or spent
to remember sb / sth
used especially in the southern US to mean you when talking to more than one person
giving sb the right to receive a pension
used to threaten or warn sb
showing pity for sb , often in a way that shows that you think you are better than them
to let sb find out about sth by giving them experience of it or showing them what it is like
a leader or ruler of a people or community
sometimes good and sometimes bad
receiving a salary
a young dog
a particular type of light with its own colour and qualities
an occasion when a photographer takes pictures of sb , for example a famous person , fashion model , etc. for use in a magazine , etc .
to make musical sounds with your voice in the form of a song or tune
having the number of bedrooms mentioned
a large country house
unpleasant to listen to
near the temple ( s ) at the side of the head
having no form of heating
friendly and willing to talk a lot
the firing of shells from large guns
a person who teaches people or animals to perform a particular job or skill well , or to do a particular sport
all the same or similar
willing to work hard and give your time and energy to sth ; believing strongly in sth
a person who takes photographs , especially as a job
to use as little of sth as possible so that it lasts a long time
made of very small grains
to give things to a large number of people ; to share sth between a number of people
using more of sth than is necessary ; not saving or keeping sth that could be used
happening outside marriage
an action , attitude , etc. that you think is shocking and not at all acceptable
the ability and determination to do sth successfully despite difficult conditions
a raised line of water that moves across the surface of the sea , ocean , etc .
connected with sports that are done underwater
to be proud of sth
a person who works underwater , usually with special equipment
to dress sb / yourself
a situation in which people shout and make a lot of noise because they are angry or upset about sth
not expressed with words or sound
sincere and honest ; that can be trusted
military training in marching , the use of weapons , etc .
very beautiful and impressive
very large in size or amount ; like a mountain
to give sth a short sharp pull ; to be pulled in this way
to write sth again in a different way , usually in order to improve it or because there is some new information
a topic of conversation or a way of speaking
to try to spend less time , money , etc. on sth than is really needed
an object like a fence that prevents people from moving forward from one place to another
to make a map of an area
the act of strongly disagreeing with sb / sth , especially with the aim of preventing sth from happening
a young person who goes or went to an expensive private school and who dresses and acts in a way that is thought to be typical of such a school
the person that you are married to or having a sexual relationship with
to tell sb sth by sending them a message
rude or insulting
a light high ringing sound
the force that drives sth forward
to make sth impossible to do
an act or the sound of sniffing
a quiet , private place that you go to in order to get away from your usual life
the study of the nature of God and religious belief
not open for business
to get sth / sb out of a place or position , especially when this is not easy to do
the activity of presenting , advertising and selling a company 's products in the best possible way
to suddenly express an emotion
treated like a member of group without actually belonging to it
work that sb does to prepare for sth
to copy sth on a machine
a form of air pollution that is or looks like a mixture of smoke and fog , especially in cities
the area that surrounds the place you are in or are talking about
accepting in a sensible way what it is actually possible to do or achieve in a particular situation
interested in or enthusiastic about the thing mentioned
the place where a product or a service is actually used
an organization of workers , usually in a particular industry , that exists to protect their interests , improve conditions of work , etc .
artificial , but intended to look or seem real
an affirmative word or reply means ‘ yes ’ or expresses agreement
the condition of air , gas or liquid that is kept in a container with little force
a tool with two metal blocks that can be moved together by turning a screw . The vise is used to hold an object firmly while work is done on it .
of low value ; probably not genuine or of a quality that you can rely on
showing or getting approval or respect
the state of feeling confused and anxious because you do not understand sth
a piece of information sent in electronic form , for example by email or mobile / cell phone
full of food and feeling uncomfortable
clearly expressed or pronounced
used to check that sb agrees or understands
the state of being perfect
the top part of the front of the body , between the neck and the stomach
a thing that happens , especially sth important
skilful movements of your hand that other people cannot see
having an official position
very similar to sth else or to an amount
that is about or involves a hero
a neat line that you make in sth , for example when you fold it
a person who is on trial for committing a crime
encouraging the growth of bacteria that have a good effect on the body
actions that are very stupid and possibly dangerous
doing the same thing or going to the same place often
the end of a particular period of time , especially one for which an agreement , etc. lasts
to make sth have straight edges and corners
complaints that you express privately rather than openly
hard and sharp in an unpleasant way
good for your health
to be the right shape and size for sb / sth
to damage the opinion that people have of sth
strange , mysterious and frightening
a natural tendency for people and animals to behave in a particular way using the knowledge and abilities that they were born with rather than thought or training
the style or quality of happening in a normal way that you would expect
that connects things
to make sb do or have sth , especially because it is necessary according to a particular law or set of rules
to give sb the skills and knowledge they need to do sth
of a lower rank ; having fewer rights in a particular profession or organization
to put a liquid into sth using a syringe or similar instrument
a time when sb 's actions will be judged to be right or wrong and they may be punished
a person who has recently joined a profession , university , etc .
a liquid medicine that you put one drop at a time into your eyes , ears or nose
designed to fit closely to the body
to be glad that you do not have to do what sb else has to do
very definite about what you like and careful about what y ou choose
rare and worth a lot of money
like God or a god in some quality
to give sb an unpleasant surprise
connected with saying goodbye , especially at a formal occasion
to improve your social position through education , a better job , etc .
to make a loud deep sound
that will end badly whatever you decide to do
connected with countries on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean
to receive sth from sb
to agree
to cook sth for too long
having special rights or advantages that most people do not have
caring for people
to find the solution to a problem , etc ; to find the way to do sth difficult
to state that sth is not possible or that sb / sth is not suitable
traditional and typical of the ordinary people of a country or community
a statement made by sb or for sb who is accused of a crime
the time during which a woman gradually stops menstruating , usually at around the age of 50
that you cannot manage to reach or obtain
existing or happening without you realizing or being aware ; not deliberate or controlled
not bright or shiny
not further or later than sth ; until sth
speaking very easily and smoothly but in a way that does not seem sincere
to treat sb in a cruel and unfair way , especially by not giving them the same freedom , rights , etc. as other people
spreading deeply or widely
used to say that you think you will do sth , although you are not sure
to trick or cheat sb
to move or make sb / sth move in a particular direction
to lean , or make sth lean , in a particular direction
curving or swelling out from a surface
the amount of food that you can put on a plate
a person who behaves in an extremely dangerous , wild or stupid way
to move the muscles of your throat as if you were swallowing sth , especially because you are nervous
using special symbols to represent each different speech sound
slow to end or disappear
from one end or side of sth / sb to the other
dirty or not in perfect condition because they have been in a shop / store for a long time
the fact that there is only a very short time between a computer system receiving information and dealing with it
a wall consisting of two walls with a space between them , designed to prevent heat from escaping
an archbishop ( = a priest of very high rank in the Christian Church )
connected with or produced by magnetism
the possibility of sth existing or happening ; the opportunity to do sth
to question sb about sth , because you do not agree with them
an arrangement by which an organization or a group of people has legal control of money or property that has been given to sb , usually until that person reaches a particular age ; an amount of money or property that is controlled in this way
having a calm and confident manner and in control of your feelings and behaviour
to stretch your body or arrange your things over a large area
a section of some games , such as tennis , which forms a unit in scoring
a large and confusing amount of sth
a remark that expresses praise or admiration of sb
likely to change , especially in a negative or unpleasant way
to sit or lie down in a heavy and sudden way because you are very tired
easy to bite through and cut
fully prepared for what you are going to do
to give a nickname to sb / sth
medicine in a liquid form
( in Western countries ) a name given to sb when they are born or when they are christened ; a personal name , not a family name
to jump high or a long way
at the most
happening or existing before the event or object that you are talking about
covered in blotches
to impress sb very much
to take care of an injury or illness
the state of being a citizen and accepting the responsibilities of it
to work at sth as a job
in an even way , without suddenly stopping and starting again
a large number of small cages that are joined together and are used for keeping chickens , etc. in on a farm
to tell sb sth that you have heard or been told by sb else
the act of sb cutting your hair
the part of a political party whose members are most conservative
to find a way of dealing with a problem or difficult situation
a door , gate or passage where you enter a building ; an entrance hall
something that you have to do even though you do not like doing it
a crunch meeting , sports game , etc. is very important and may be the last chance to succeed
to make a loud ringing sound like that of metal being hit ; to cause sth to make this sound
to not be faithful to a person you have a relationship with , especially a sexual one , by having a secret relationship with sb else at the same time
any of the principles of classical or neoclassical theatre that restrict the action of a play to a single story , day and place
without added salt
to be better or do sth better than sb / sth else
the act of forming sth
the abbreviation for ‘ human immunodeficiency virus ’ ( the virus that can cause AIDS )
to do a job , have a role or position , etc .
a feeling of being extremely tired , usually because of hard work or exercise
to stop doing sth or making sth because it is complete
to remain still , without moving or being moved
used when you are showing that you are angry about sth
an issue or a demand that one person or group refuses to change their opinion about during a disagreement or negotiations
an occasion when you try to do sth
a large tree with light green heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers
any of the letters in the New Testament of the Bible , written by the first people who followed Christ
the members , or the number of members , of a group , a club , an organization , etc .
to produce sth that is stored and gradually increases
an act of stabbing or trying to stab sb / sth ; a wound caused by stabbing
a small wire or device inside a piece of electrical equipment that breaks and stops the current if the flow of electricity is too strong
having lost a relative or close friend who has recently died
an occasion when a player runs forward with the ball
the quality of being kind to people and animals by making sure that they do not suffer more than is necessary ; the quality of being humane
a list of people who are waiting for sth such as a service or medical treatment that is not yet available
to have influence with sb
a point at which you can make no further progress in what you are doing
not as many as
to act in a way that shows you are sorry for doing sth wrong in the past
to move yourself somewhere slowly and with a lot of effort
your relatives by marriage , especially the parents of your husband or wife
that you cannot trust
to travel in the same direction as sb
in a way that is not friendly or enthusiastic
to be a sign that sth new is going to happen
to decide whether sb is guilty or innocent in a court
impressive ; suitable for a king or queen
damaged with lines in its surface but not completely broken
designed to destroy enemy aircraft
the process of growing or making food , goods or materials , especially large quantities
a person or thing that is very similar to sb / sth else
extremely unusual and surprising
the quality of being resolute or determined
involving sending sb to prison
to agree on sth , especially after long discussions and even though the agreement is not exactly what everyone wants
not very , or not as much as has been said
to become very sad because sb has died or gone away
a period of 24 hours
clever or amusing and short
something , especially money , that sb gives you because they have hurt you , or damaged sth that you own ; the act of giving this to sb
a situation in which people can make a lot of money or be very successful
very attractive
behaving in the way that you expect
a word or phrase used as the name of sth , especia lly one connected with a particular type of language
behaving , dressing , etc. in a way that people think is typical of or very suitable for a woman
to spend the winter somewhere
coming into use
a young son
connected with the act of making and passing laws
looking like an owl , especially because you are wearing round glasses , and therefore seeming serious and intelligent
the changing number of births , deaths , diseases , etc. in a community over a period of time ; the scientific study of these changes
that easily breaks into very small pieces
any object that is shaped like a dish or bowl
on a horse without a saddle
to destroy sb 's belief in or good opinion of sb / sth
integrated services digital network ( a system for carrying sound signals , images , etc. along wires at high speed )
a group of related animals and plants ; a group of related things , especially languages
noticeable in an unpleasant way
in a position on the field where you are allowed to play the ball
a liquid used for gargling
to make sb do sth by giving them good reasons for doing it
used to emphasize that you are referring to one individual person , thing or type of thing and not others
a unit for measuring volume , equal to 1.76 British pints or 2.11 American pints
to take sb 's hand and move it up and down as a way of saying hello or to show that you agree about sth
trying to create peace or to live in peace ; not liking violence or disagreement
an area that a particular person , organization , etc. deals with or is able to influence
to make sb move quickly by pushing them in a rough aggressive way
to keep a job for some time
to heat and melt ore ( = rock that contains metal ) in order to obtain the metal it contains
a curved shape that is wide in the middle and pointed at each end
surrounded by problems and difficulties
used to ask for information
a measurement of wool , rope , wood , etc. that tells you how thick it is
used in questions to suggest that it is not necessary to do sth
to unite people , organizations , etc. so that they live or work together more happily or effectively
a person 's body
connected with the state rather than with religion or with the armed forces
spreading in a line or over an area without any spaces
having or showing the strength and energy that is considered typical of men
a can of beer
an investigation of the opinions , behaviour , etc. of a particular group of people , which is usually done by asking them questions
involving several different subjects of study
to bend or fold sth so that there are two layers
the amount of advantage or use that you can get from a particular event or situation
putting a lot of hard work and energy into sth over a long period of time
a man who has a wife or partner and children ; a man who enjoys being at home with his wife or partner and children
the abbreviation for ‘ identity ’ or ‘ identification ’ ( an official way of showing who you are , for example a document with your name , date of birth and often a photograph on it )
a possession that people think shows their high social status and wealth
a play for the theatre , television or radio
very ; more than usually
to direct sth at sb / sth
to shout or say sth loudly to attract sb 's attention
to use up or finish sth completely
used to say that sth is happening , especially sth unusual or unpleasant
to help people go and live in a new country or area ; to go and live in a new country or area
any substance like air that is neither a solid nor a liquid , for example hydrogen and oxygen are both gases
calm and not anxious or worried
the fact of having complicated parts , details or patterns
to give your opinion about sb , especially when you disapprove of them
the activity of managing relations between different countries ; the skill in doing this
that is going to save sb 's life
the grey or black powder that is left after sth , especially tobacco , wood or coal , has burnt
that you can trust and respect as true and correct
trying to find out the truth about sth ; thorough and serious
used to emphasize an increase in number or amount or the number of times sth happens
one of the round objects under a car , bicycle , bus , etc. that turns when it moves
advice , criticism or information about how good or useful sth or sb 's work is
the correct relationship in size , degree , importance , etc. between one thing and another or between the parts of a whole
to move , behave or act in a particular way
a person whose opinions , especially about religion or politics , are extreme , and who may do things that are violent , illegal , etc. for what they believe
showing a lack of order or control
to become calm and quiet ; to make sth calm and quiet
many times
not as far as you need or expect
to begin to understand or realize sth without being told
to move from one town , country , etc. to go and live and / or work in another
the use of sth
to happen or appear for the first time in a particular place or situation
the middle part of sth
any animal that eats only plants
to spend your time doing nothing and feeling sorry for yourself
to say or do sth that makes sb stop what they are saying or doing
exposed , empty , or with no pleasant features
to stay close to sth , or to stay in an uncertain state
to die , especially in a sudden violent way
the outside of a book or a magazine
not free to leave a particular place or to choose what you want to do
to fail to make use of sth ; to waste sth
to say sth in an angry or aggressive way
the state of being uncertain
having no weight or appearing to have no weight , for example because there is no gravity
the way food or drink tastes or feels in your mouth , for example whether it is rough , smooth , light , heavy , etc .
a set of tools or equipment that you use for a particular purpose
( in the US ) an election in which people in a particular area vote to choose a candidate for a future important election
to move or travel in a particular way or over a particular distance
wearing sandals
to prepare yourself to deal with sth unpleasant
a particular way of seeing sth
lacking in culture or education
to make an animal or a bird fall down or fall out of the sky by killing or wounding it
providing good service or value in relation to the amount of time or money spent
very good to eat
the job of removing or exploding bombs in order to make an area safe
with no or very little light , especially because it is night
smelling old , damp or not fresh
to treat sb / sth as an object
used when you have not heard or have not understood sth
to leave the armed forces without permission
wearing old or torn clothes
a person , machine or company that prepares a book , etc. for printing
to broadcast sth on television
very dry , especially because the weather is hot
a subject that you talk , write or learn about
having good reasons or evidence to cause or support it
the small hard seeds of food plants such as wheat , rice , etc ; a single seed of such a plant
a person who is lazy and dirty or untidy
to make sth start being used or done again
the true situation and the problems that actually exist in life , in contrast to how you would like life to be
the ring that the players throw the ball through in the game of basketball in order to score points
to move secretly and quietly so that other people do not notice you
the qualities of sth , especially a person 's character , that people find powerful and attractive
so shocked , upset , etc. that you cannot do anything
the button that you press on a computer when you reach the end of an instruction , or to begin a new line
to work or perform duties for a person , an organization , a country , etc .
used to say that sth is saved so that it can be used in the future
to show that there is a close connection between two or more facts , figures , etc .
a group of things , pieces of equipment , etc. that are connected or work together
exciting and impressive
to be difficult and therefore need all your strength , ability , etc .
a small loaf of bread for one person
chosen to do a job but not yet having officially started it
the process that takes place when sb sees or hears sth that causes them to have exciting new ideas or makes them want to create sth , especially in art , music or literature
small in amount or size and hardly enough
materials needed or used for doing work , especially books , papers , etc .
an amount of money that is paid to sb for selling goods and which increases with the amount of goods that are sold
the act of putting on clothes
to the highest level or greatest amount possible
in a generous way
the information , understanding and skills that you gain through education or experience
the process of breeding animals or birds and caring for them as they grow
that has existed for a long time and is therefore difficult to change
to ask for sth very firmly
that must be obeyed exactly
to move or to move sth quickly and violently from side to side
the vertical or sloping surface around sth , but not the top or bottom of it
the way sth is formed or organized
to remove sth by burning
the lowest level allowed for wages or prices
a mistake , especially one that causes problems or affects the result of sth
a way of avoiding doing sth that you should do , or an excuse for not doing it
to put sth into your pocket
while knowing the truth or likely result of what you are doing
the process of producing an image of sth or finding out where sth is , using the heat that comes from it
high rank or social position
hair that is tied together into one or two bunches and twisted into a plait or plaits , worn either at the back of the head or one on each side of the head
arrangement in a straight line
to use your hands in an awkward way when you are doing sth or looking for sth
full of confidence , energy and good humour
used to agree with sb or show that you understand them
the number of people who attend a particular event
showing a natural skill in or enjoyment of art , especially being able to paint or draw well
to become less strong ; to make sth less strong
to put things in the wrong order or mix them up
the fact of existing outside the person or thing that is aware of it
a person who makes plans for a particular area of activity
designed to be used by sb who finds it easier to use their left hand
a sign that shows you what sth is like or how a situation is changing
a drug or medicine
to write , create or prepare sth
a person training to be an officer in the navy
people who are your relatives , but not members of your close family
to state sth , especially by giving an exact measurement , time , exact instructions , etc .
to have learned a skill or language and be able to use it
again , especially from the beginning or with new ideas
used before an adjective to emphasize that sb / sth is attractive in a very noticeable way
som ething that causes great sadness
a high steep rough mass of rock
despite problems , difficulties , etc .
the range of functions that a computer or other electronic system can perform
to make an irritating noise by rubbing sth with sth sharp
to become ill , either physically or mentally , because of pressure
National Broadcasting Company ( a US company that produces television and radio programmes )
in a high place
each of a series of vertical frames that a person or horse jumps over in a race
connected with the eye or the sense of sight
to react to sth new , in a particular way
growing thickly and strongly in a way that is attractive ; covered in healthy grass and plants
to travel a particular distance by running
to remove a beard or moustache by shaving
the number of points sb gets for correct answers in a test
a place to which sb / sth is going or being sent
to go down below the horizon
also known as
a thing that is thought of , said or added later , and is often not carefully planned
the time when the sun goes down and night begins
owed sth ; deserving sth
to change your mind about sth because of criticism or because a situation has become too difficult
paint which , when dry , has a hard shiny surface
a pattern of squares on a map that are marked with letters or numbers to help you find the exact position of a place
consisting of two things ; to some extent but not completely
not satisfied
the sport or activity of diving into water with your head and arms first
the fact of having and using sth
to give sb encouragement or hope
used to show sb 's attitude or reaction to sth
like fur
with no divisions into social classes
to make sb only able to think about sad or worrying things
to make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation
feeling or showing pleasure ; pleased
a telecommunications company
a type of thin cotton cloth used for covering and protecting wounds
the first type of a machine to be developed
to increase a lot quickly and suddenly
an exact point in time
too old for work or to be used for their original purpose
not stopping or becoming less severe
to write or draw a symbol , line , etc. on sth in order to give information about it
to prepare yourself mentally for sth
an arrangement that provides accommodation for students or tourists in the home of a family in exchange for payment
going downwards rather than across
involving sex between two people in a family who are very closely related
used to emphasize that a situation or problem exists
a small wild animal with thick shiny fur , a long body and short legs . Mink are often kept on farms for their fur .
extremely unpleasant and causing you to feel upset and / or anxious
to eat too much of sth
not feeling ashamed of sth you have done , although other people think you should
very frightening and unpleasant , because it involves pain , death , etc .
to tell sb that you are grateful for sth
provided in addition to sth else in order to improve or complete it
when sb edits a film / movie , television programme , etc. they take what has been filmed or r ecorded and decide which parts to include and in which order
an instrument made of plastic or metal used for writing with ink
known for a long time
with walls , etc. all around
to give sb information that is supposed to be secret
the crime of stealing goods from a shop / store by deliberately leaving without paying for them
measuring or covering a small length or distance , or a smaller length or distance than usual
a traditional short story that teaches a moral lesson , especially one with animals as characters ; these stories considered as a group
a machine with blades that go round to create a current of air
without a reason or motive
a substance that is able or likely to cause an explosion
to treat one person or group worse / better than another in an unfair way
to choose sb to do sth
to consider sth as a future possibility ; to imagine sb / sth as sth
to try to hit sb / sth
decaffeinated coffee
to have a lot of problems and to be in danger of failing completely
a clever plan , action or movement that is used to give sb an advantage
expressed in writing rather than in speech
involving sth unpleasant
light brownish-orange in colour
to suggest an explanation of sth for people to consider
to stay in and not leave a particular place or position
not having your work or your qualities recognized and enjoyed by other people ; not appreciated
to state that sth is true
the distance that a bullet from a gun can travel
for all time in the future
to make sth weaker or less severe
to stop sb / sth from operating as a group ; to separate or no longer operate as a group
a mistake made when serving
to hear or understand sth
to not like sb / sth
a way of referring to the United States of America or the US government ( sometimes shown as a tall man with a white beard and a tall hat )
a small piece of practical information or advice
having or decorated with a plume or plumes
close or closer to a point in time
25 December , the day when Christians celebrate the birth of Christ
crowded ; full of traffic
the curved path of sth that has been fired , hit or thrown into the air
a chemical containing silicon . There are several different types of silicone , used to make paint , artificial rubber , varnish , etc .
to make sth less or smaller in size , quantity , price , etc .
the form of a noun , an adjective or a pronoun in some languages , that shows its relationship to another word
an activity that you do for pleasure when you are not working
done too quickly or made to do sth too quickly
to write or send sb a bill for work you have done or goods you have provided
having a lot of flesh
different from a particular person or thing
used to show that you must do sth
the symbols used in computer documents which give information about the structure of the document and tell the computer how it is to appear on the computer screen , or how it is to appear when printed
to have a bad effect on sth
a strong feeling of surprise as a result of sth happening , especially sth unpleasant ; the event that causes this feeling
a musical instrument similar to a pipe organ , but without pipes
to do what sb wants , or try to please them , especially when this is not acceptable or reasonable
in addition ; more than is usual , expected or exists already
used when you are asking or talking about the degree to which sth is true or possible
a temporary building used at public events and exhibitions
connected with the culture of a particular society or group , its customs , beliefs , etc .
a stepladder
to do sth to improve the opinion that people have of you , especially after you have done sth bad
to treat or represent sb / sth fairly , especially in a way that shows how good , attractive , etc. they are
the effect that a poisonous substance has
too long
to defeat sb completely in a contest , match , etc .
showing sympathy for other people 's problems and being willing to forgive them when they do sth wrong
a light wind
the ability to predict what is likely to happen and to use this to prepare for the future
a title of respect used for a Muslim woman of high rank and for a married Muslim woman
past sb / sth
the surface of the earth that is not sea
to change the size of sth
to make a way through sth using force
to be about sth
a piece of information shown in numbers
to keep sb / sth in a particular position
able to change or be changed in order to deal successfully with new situations
when sb was young
needing a lot of effort , money or time to succeed but intended to achieve impressive results
done three times
making sb / sth seem worse or less attractive than they really are
the distance from the front to the back of sth
the state of not having any energy or enthusiasm for doing things
a public expression of thanks or welcome
an event or a period of time that marks an important change
not smooth or controlled
to remove the covering , features , etc. from sth , so that it is exposed
a serious loss of people , money , etc. from a country , a group or an organization
fat on the body that sticks out in a round shape
a member of a council
a blue , brown or purple mark that appears on the skin after sb has fallen , been hit , etc .
to reach the top of a hill , mountain or wave
any of the units into which a word is divided , containing a vowel sound and usually one or more consonants
the amount or type of use that sth has over a period of time
without discussing the details of sth
to begin to affect or use up too much of sb 's time , rights , personal life , etc .
to have an idea that sb is guilty of sth , without having definite proof
if sth such as a shoe pinches part of your body , it hurts you because it is too tight
to send sb to a place for a period of time as part of their job
a person who creates or spreads propaganda
exactly what is needed
to shake in a way that you cannot control , especially because you are very nervous , excited , frightened , etc .
without the usual covering
not fair or honest
seriously ; very much
to move lightly and quickly from one place or thing to another
a long narrow wound or cut
showing the differences between languages
an alcoholic drink made from the juice of grapes that has been left to ferment . There are many different kinds of wine .
extremely frightened
the money that sb gets for doing regular work
the part near the centre of a large city , which often has social problems
a piece of metal that is known to weigh a particular amount and is used to measure the weight of sth , or lifted by people to improve their strength and as a sport
very pale ; without colour because of illness or fear
an organized effort by a group of people to achieve sth
a person who has a boring life
causing you to feel annoyed and impatient because you cannot do or achieve what you want
in a particular position
to come together in order to breed
to say that sb / sth is better than they really are
a professional judgement about how much money sth is worth ; its estimated value
a person 's ability to read , measured by comparing it with the average ability of children of a particular age
in the same style as sb / sth else
a husband or wife
to be thirsty
by a person rather than a machine
soft and able to bend easily without cracking
food left after a meal
to burst or make sth burst loudly and vi olently , causing damage
a person who has sth with them or is the official owner of sth , such as a document
to put a lot of effort into making sth successful or strong so that it will last
to be the main performer in a concert or show
in human form
a strong feeling that you want sb / sth or must have sth
powerful
the quality of being mysterious or secret that makes sb / sth seem interesting or attractive
lower than the correct pitch ( = how high or low a note sounds )
very clean and free from bacteria
intelligent ; quick to learn
an event or a piece of news which is unexpected and usually unpleasant
the main bad character in a story , play , etc .
a clever secret plan by the police to catch criminals
a trip that you go on for pleasure or education , usually with a group of people and lasting no more than one day
according to what some people say
a flight in a plane at night , on which you cannot get enough sleep
the part of a country that is along its coast
to remove harmful substances from a place or thing
having the necessary strength , courage and ability to deal with sth successfully
to suggest an idea , etc. for other people to discuss
to make yourself / sb / sth pure , healthy or clean by getting rid of bad thoughts or feelings
a book that contains basic instructions
used to emphasize the size , degree or amount of sth
to send sth such as a spacecraft , weapon , etc. into space , into the sky or through water
done or produced because of sth successful that sb else has done
used to show a negative possibility
objects , clothing or tools that belong to sb or are used for a particular purpose
the year , or the day , when you celebrate an important event that happened exactly 200 years earlier
relating to a country as a whole ; relating to a particular country
a noun , noun phrase or pronoun in a sentence , used after some verbs , that refers to the person or thing that an action is done to or for
to decide that you no longer want to be connected with or responsible for sb / sth
the process of removing dirt , pollution , or things that are considered bad or immoral from a place
written , given , made , etc. by sb who does not want t heir name to be known or made public
a person 's origin or the social position of their family
a lively and enjoyable activity during which people forget their problems and responsibilities
a paramilitary organization is an illegal group that is organized like an army
used in questions to ask about the name , identity or function of one or more people
the belief that nothing has any value , especially that religious and moral principles have no value
suffering from jaundice
to ask sb for sth , such as support , money or information ; to try to get sth or persuade sb to do sth
a place where water with minerals in it , which is considered to be good for your health , comes up naturally out of the ground ; the name given to a town that has such a place and where there are , or were , places where people could drink the water
a win in a game in which your opponent is serving
to look at sth , especially when you look carefully
to make sth more pleasant or suitable for people ; to make sth more humane
an amount of a drink that you add to a cup or glass in order to fill it again
to decay , or make sth decay , naturally and gradually
not easily excited or irritated
a large amount of liquid that is flowing in a particular direction
to make or allow sb / sth to remain in a particular condition , place , etc .
seeming or likely to be dishonest
the position of a number after a decimal point
to fill sth completely
a collection of documents that contain information about a person , an event or a subject
for example ( from Latin ‘ exempli gratia ’ )
to be quick to understand or react in a new situation
an angry and bitter argument between two people or groups of people that continues over a long period of time
giving or willing to give freely ; given freely
used when you want to emphasize how small , unimportant , etc. sb / sth is
shaped like a circle or a ball
a substance used when rubbing a surface to make it smooth and shiny
not able to sleep
books , articles or texts about real facts , people and events
the use of living cells and bacteria in industrial and scientific processes
a thing shaped like a fork , with two or more long parts
covered with fur or with sth that looks like fur
connected with the particular method you use to achieve sth
the way a computer program presents information to a user or receives information from a user , in particular the layout of the screen and the menus
used to express surprise , pleasure , etc .
the way that things have always been done
objects , writing , ideas , etc. that you think are of poor quality
to persuade sb to do what you want , especially illegally , by offering them money
all that can be described in a particular way
a device used for fastening sth
arriving somewhere , or being received
a set of sheets of paper that are fastened together inside a cover and used for writing in
arranged together in a pleasing way so that each part goes well with the others
the most important or difficult part of a problem or an issue
containing or showing a contradiction
a truck , or a container with wheels , that is pulled by another vehicle
a complete change in sb / sth
to hit sb / sth hard , making a short loud sound
always wanting more of sth ; not able to be satisfied
consisting of more than one word
to make a hot drink of tea or coffee
a thing that is worth the money that you pay for it
made flat using force or a heavy object
to turn over and over and move in a particular direction ; to make a round object do this
causing great surprise , excitement , or interest
able to store information and use it in new situations
a boring way of life that does not change
the most important seat at a table
to go over or around sth
not exact or accurate ; with mistakes
a range of new clothes or items for the home that are designed , made and offered for sale , often for a particular season
carrying the weight of sth
an event that causes one person or a group of people personal suffering , or that makes difficulties
a thing shaped like a V
to work in a particular way or from a particular place
very bad or severe
a very bright , unpleasant light
divided into areas designed for a particular use
an abrasive substance is rough and can be used to clean a surface or to make it smooth
a shape or design , consisting of a continuous curved line that winds around a central point , with each curve further away from the centre
the act or a method of escaping from a place or an unpleasant or dangerous situation
to advise sb to do sth
to slowly move yourself or a part of your body into a particular position or place
to go somewhere with sb
without making any sound ; silent
material that is used to decorate clothes , furniture , cars , etc , especially along the edges , by being a different colour , etc .
or near / nearest offer ( used in small advertisements to show that sth may be sold at a lower price than the price that has been asked )
a company that makes films / movies
a tool that uses pressure to send out a substance or an object
used in questions
very tired , especially after you have been working hard or doing sth for a long time
a button on a computer keyboard that you press to stop a particular operation or leave a program
clearly ; that can be seen or understood easily
help in doing sth wrong ; the failure to stop sth wrong from happening
an experience that results in a great change in a person 's attitudes or beliefs
to reach a particular time or speed
higher than is acceptable or reasonable
to rise
a person who makes a criminal raid on a place
a situation in which people are watching for danger and ready to deal with it
used to refer to the financial situation of a person or country . ( In the past it was a small flat case for carrying papers or money . )
to produce sth such as a magazine , article , etc .
without objecting or hesitating
a holiday / vacation home that you own in this way
protected from the more unpleasant aspects or difficulties of life
a warning that is given by the police to sb who has committed a crime that is not too serious
using the fuel mentioned in order to operate
giving instructions
used for talking about things that often happened in the past
the study of ancient Greek and Roman culture , especially their languages and literature
a person who is considered to be unusual because of the way they behave , look or think
connected with the voice
a series of things or events that are linked together
a person who supports the belief that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men
normal ; as you would expect
available for use
to make sb feel so sad , lonely , etc. that they cannot live a normal life
sudden , unpleasant and unexpected
a person 's feelings of love
to twist together two or more pieces of thread , wool , etc .
the feeling of being sad
a flag flown on a ship to show which country it belongs to
to shine a spotlight on sb / sth
connected with God or a particular religion
I / me
to happen ; to be done
extreme behaviour that is unacceptable , illegal or immoral
the activity of bringing sth such as drugs , guns , etc. into a country secretly and illegally
a batsman 's score of zero
to repeat sth that you have already said , especially to emphasize it
to fight against sb / sth in order to prevent a bad situation or result
connected with the scientific study of forces such as heat , light , sound , etc. and how they affect objects
without speaking
without special help , treatment or action by sb
a famous person
the piece of thin tightly stretched skin inside the ear which is moved by sound waves , making you able to hear
to surprise or shock sb
not needing oxygen
deserving praise because of its high moral quality
to take a quick drink of sth , especially alcohol
until
the main , bottom part of a ship , that goes in the water
used to show that you are waiting for sb to say sth
to make sth completely wet
to state officially in a religious ceremony that sth is holy and can be used for religious purposes
to make sb feel sad and without hope
the act of choosing sth , for example the winner of a prize or the teams who play each other in a competition , usually by taking pieces of paper , etc. out of a container without being able to see what is written on them
involving the worst situation that could happen
connected with a telephone system that works by radio instead of wires
to persuade sb to come or go somewhere they do not really want to come or go to
to think that sth is the same as sth else or is as important
used to emphasize an animal , a thing , etc .
not harmful to the environment
a list of the books or other works that are generally accepted as the genuine work of a particular writer or as being important
a vehicle or method of travel
to move very quickly , making a high continuous sound
thinking that sb / sth is funny , so that you smile or laugh
to touch your skin or make a very small hole in it so that you feel a sharp pain
insurance against fire , injury , damage , etc .
very cold and severe
the process of cooking using dry heat in an oven
not publicly or officially recognized
to officially refuse to accept sth because it is not valid
a piece of land that sb owns or rents ; the fact of owning or renting land
to have a very strong desire for sth
to force sb to do sth , especially by arguing with them
an indirect remark about sb / sth , usually suggesting sth bad or rude ; the use of remarks like this
consisting of three separate parts or pieces
a strong sharp taste or smell
to put shackles on sb
the state of not being necessary or useful
to make a serious , angry or worried expression by bringing your eyebrows closer together so that lines appear on your forehead
to make sth appear as a silhouette
the imaginary area in the sky in which the sun , moon and planets appear to lie , and which has been divided into twelve equal parts each with a special name and symbol
weapons that are used for fighting
to become or make sth / yourself noticed , especially in a way that is not wanted
to make a part of the body function
including many or most things
of or connected with Europe
making or intended to make a profit
in a normal or good enough condition
to produce or present a play , a show , etc .
the part of sth that sticks out over and above sth else
to give , offer or tell sth to sb , especially in order to give them a special advantage
a black bow tie worn with a dinner jacket
too bad or too serious to repair or put right
used to emphasize that sth bad is very clear and obvious
attractive because it will bring you a lot of money or satisfaction
to do or give sth to sb because they have done or given the same to you first ; to have the same feeling about sb that they have about you
in a way that is right or appropriate for a particular purpose or occasion
to continue to be in a particular state or situation
exactly like the one or ones referred to or mentioned
to put a crown on the head of a new king or queen as a sign of royal power
sudden , very great and often surprising
designed to continue working or to be effective after changes that may happen in the future
a person who goes regularly to the theatre
in or from a country that is not your own
including only the basic features , without anything that is unnecessary , especially things added to make sth more attractive or comfortable
a person who performs clever or dangerous tricks while skiing , snowboarding or surfing
material that is used to decorate sth , for example along its edges
used to suppose that sth is true so that you can talk about what the results might be
to provide enough of what sb / sth needs in order to live or exist
a large number or amount of sth that is aimed at sb in order to harm them
connected with philosophy
to make your permanent home in a country or an area as colonists
the lowest point or level that is possible
not in the correct position in relation to sth else
0 ° Celsius , the temperature at which water freezes
a medical operation in which an opening is cut in a woman 's body in order to take out a baby
without any other people
the quality of being active and exciting
a range of many people or things that are very different from each other
to suggest sth for discussion
a gold or silver cup on a stem , often with two handles , that is given as a prize in a competition
the day on which you get your wages or salary
a small black berry that grows in bunches on a garden bush and can be eaten
behaviour or an event that people think is morally or legally wrong and causes public feelings of shock or anger
a letter written by sb who knows you , giving information about your character and abilities , especially to a new employer
interested in sth
used to tell sb that you are offended by what they have just said or by the way that they have said it
a long straight piece of metal that connects a pair of wheels on a vehicle
the fact of words containing sounds similar to the noises they describe , for example hiss ; the use of words like this in a piece of writing
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storing dishes , food , clothes , etc .
not fair or appropriate
causing repulsion ( = a force that pushes away )
to use a bus , taxi , plane , etc .
to move or make sth move slowly and carefully in a particular direction
to use a lot of physical effort
an activity or a piece of work that lasts a long time and requires a lot of effort and patience
behaviour or actions that follow the accepted rules of society
the fact of sth attracting you or having a strong effect on you
an extreme allergic reaction to sth that you eat or touch
a flat board , made of wood , metal , glass , etc , fixed to the wall or forming part of a cupboard / closet , bookcase , etc , for things to be placed on
divided into a number of colleges
dull ; full of clouds
a single act of this type
a pers on who is or was speaking
a sudden event which has damaging effects on sb / sth , causing sadness or disappointment
very thin and not looking healthy
that you operate by turning a key or handle
to make sth ready for use or action
typical of a country or culture that is very different from modern Western culture and therefore interesting for people in Western countries
a spacecraft in the shape of a tube that is driven by a stream of gases let out behind it when fuel is burned inside
to be present at an event
a secret place , often made roughly with walls and a roof , where children play
having enough skill or knowledge to do sth well or to the necessary standard
an act of cutting sb 's hair ; the style in which it is cut
to measure how heavy sb / sth is , usually by using scales
to have a particular amount remaining
the smallest or lowest amount that is possible , required or recorded
coming in a direct line from an earlier or later generation of the same family as sb
to save sb / sth from a dangerous or harmful situation
to say or do sth that is better , funnier , more impressive , etc. than sth that sb else has said or done in the past
to go violently through sth , out of control
used to emphasize the good quality of sth
a group of objects or people
likely to be thought rude or embarrassing
to get to a place , especially at the end of a journey
to make yourself certain about sth
extremely sharp
to make an arrangement , a plan or a relationship official
making you laugh ; amusing
to make sb feel upset or sympathetic
large in amount or quantity
a piece of clothing made from material that does not let water through
complicated passages for a singer , for example in opera
the act of agreeing with sth and approving of it
a person who is very good at sth without having to learn how to do it , or who is perfectly suited for a particular job
an area of interest , knowledge or ideas
to go to a deeper level underwater
deliberate and carefully planned
a large plate that is used for serving food
an officer of fairly high rank in the navy , the army and the US air force
an extra amount of money that is added to a payment , especially to sb 's wages as a reward
real or exact , especially when this is different from how sth seems
the skin of the human body
causing fear
with too many people living in it
showing high moral standards
cooking that is a mixture of different styles
connected with the Fallopian tubes
to become crushed or bent under a weight or force ; to crush or bend sth in this way
feeling worried or unhappy about a particular situation , especially because you think that sth bad or unpleasant may happen or because you are not sure that what you are doing is right
a woman that you admire because of a particular quality or skill t hat she has
( in Britain ) connected with letters , packages , etc. that you pay less to send and that are delivered less quickly
that can be taken away from an amount of money you earn , from tax , etc .
slightly angry
the ability to achieve sth by tricking or cheating other people in a clever way
the idea or belief that a particular thing is true or a particular situation is likely to happen
involving competition between colleges
to pretend to have a particular feeling , quality , way of speaking , etc .
something that may possibly happen , especially sth unpleasant
a fixed form of words used in a particular situation
relating to texture
to push sth quickly and carelessly into a small space
a set of clothes that children wear for fun so that they look like a particular person
no longer used because sth new has been invented SYN out of date
to ignore your principles or beliefs in order to achieve sth or gain an advantage for yourself
the fact of caring about the needs and happiness of other people more than your own
easily worried or frightened
various ; not important enough to be named separately
a person who is different from the rest of their family or another group , and who is considered bad or embarrassing
the basic facts about a subject
the dirty plates , glasses , pans , etc. that have to be washed after a meal
the first part of a book or speech that gives a general idea of what is to follow
an event that destroys or puts an end to sth
( used especially by young people
to begin the holidays when school closes at the end of a term
feeling certain that sth will happen in the way that you want or expect
to stop doing or using sth ; to make a promise that you will stop doing or using sth
to think very carefully about sth , usually before making a decision
a group of people who work together at a particular job
a stupid person
having had the kind of education mentioned ; having been to the school , college or university mentioned
the time in your life when you are strongest or most successful
to make goods in large quantities , using machinery
that is likely to kill sb
a person who is in charge of a particular activity or department in a company , a college , etc .
a sheet of paper giving written or printed information , usually put in a public place
behaving in a particular way or doing a particular activity only when it is pleasant for them
to make a fire stop burning by covering it with sth
to try to get sb who is not connected with a situation involved in it
to make a sound like water flowing quickly through a narrow space
connected with marriage or with the relationship between a husband and wife
a line or pattern that looks like a series of letter W 's as it bends to the left and then to the right again
a particular aspect or detail of sth
full of or loaded with sth
the period of time twice a month when we can see a quarter of the moon
methods of sending information , especially telephones , radio , computers , etc. or roads and railways
the general situation , as it affects sb
to become larger , more important , etc. than sb / sth
to become or make sth become available in a place in large numbers
a word that connects two parts of a sentence
used to introduce a statement that shows that you are surprised or annoyed , or that you disagree
the policy or practice of a government influencing the economy of its own country , or of becoming involved in the affairs of other countries
to be left to be dealt with at a later time because it is not urgent
a thing that should be given to sb by right
to use a banknote of high value to buy sth that costs less
a guilty feeling about doing sth
not having made a decision about sb / sth
to provide evidence to support an opinion , a theory , etc .
morally wrong
being broadcast
to die . People say ‘ pass away ’ to avoid saying ‘ die ’ .
a turn to the left
not controlled or restricted
behaviour , feelings , words , etc. that are intended to make sb / sth seem to be better than they really are
typical of a king or queen , and therefore impressive
how serious an illness is
that does not let water through easily
a way of writing or saying a word that shows , for example , if it is plural or in a particular tense
to cause problems or difficulties for sb
to say or write sth again or more than once
the process of learning work for an exam
a slight disagreement or argument
to gradually increase in number or amount
to feel very embarrassed and uncomfortable about sth
suffering or expressing severe pain or anxiety
a long range of steep mountains with sharp points , especially in Spain and America
up to the waist
a group of people who are elected to govern an area such as a city or county
an area which separates two places , groups of people , etc .
a small detail that is added to sth in order to improve it or make it complete
acting in a film / movie or play as the partner of sb
opposition to authority ; being unwilling to obey rules or accept normal standards of behaviour , dress , etc .
to officially give a decision / statement , etc .
a person who is trying to lose weight
a substance that flows freely and is not a solid or a gas , for example water or oil
the man that a woman is engaged to
to become tired , weaker or less enthusiastic
a price for a particular product in a shop / store or restaurant that is lower than usual
to work in a garden
any small animal that does not have a backbone
the space when a door is open
made to seem larger , better , worse or more important than it really is or needs to be
a question that can be answered by using logical thought or mathematics
to move or make sth move in a violent or uncontrolled way
used when addressing sb that you consider to have a lower status than you
to say that sth has a particular value or function , or happens at a particular time or place
a round switch on a machine such as a television that you use to turn it on and off , etc .
to bring sb to court in order to formally accuse them of a crime
a large house in a town
technical help that a company gives to customers using their computers or other products
using too much of sth in a way that can cause damage
one of a pair of things that go together or can be used together
the abbreviation for ‘ value added tax ’ ( a tax that is added to the price of goods and services )
to turn quickly or suddenly and face the opposite direction ; to make sb / sth do this
located in the west or facing west
a type of exercise that you do by stepping on and off a raised piece of equipment
feeling or showing that you are sad or sorry
a person or thing that causes a change
to fill a vegetable , chicken , etc. with another type of food
made of flowers
connected with local affairs only ( and therefore not thought of as being very important )
to make sb / sth part of sth
calm and serious and deserving respect
a shape cut out of paper , wood , etc .
to give sb a duty , responsibility , etc. that causes worry , difficulty or hard work
having a particular way of speaking
a strong feeling of excitement and interest in sth and a desire to become involved in it
a short report or story that gives only basic details about sth
to start business for the day ; to start business for the first time
the process of becoming worse or less acceptable in quality or condition
to have an idea that sth is probably true or likely to happen , especially sth bad , but without having definite proof
to stop resisting sb / sth ; to agree to do sth that you do not want to do
the way that different parts of a piece of music or literature are combined to create a final impression
opposing or disagreeing with sb / sth
something that is intended to be used by sb who is starting to do sth
to be burnt by the sun
to fall or allow sth to fall by accident
to go somewhere even though you know that it might be dangerous or unpleasant
a small piece of plastic , wood or cloth used on a table for decoration or to protect the surface from heat or damage
to eat sth steadily and often noisily , especially sth crisp
a small magazine or book containing pictures and information about sth or advertising sth
dull
used at the beginning of a letter before the name or title of the person that you are writing to
the quality of not thinking that you are better than other people ; the quality of being humble
a perfect place for a particular activity or kind of person
to breathe loudly and quickly , especially after you have been running
worried or frightened that sth unpleasant , dangerous , etc. will happen to a particular person or thing
a substance that makes muscles relax . It is sometimes injected into the skin around sb 's eyes to remove lines and make the skin look younger .
used by a group of people to show their approval of sb . One person in the group says ‘ hip , hip ’ and the others then shout ‘ hooray ’ .
through a place
the opportunity given to one person or group to buy goods , shares , etc .
making you feel tired or bored
fairly white in colour
a document that gives sb official permission to do sth
caused by your muscles becoming tight in a way that you cannot control
the layer of paint on the surface of a door , wall , car , etc .
to have your work printed and sold to the public
a subject or issue that people have strong feelings about and argue about a lot
to prefer one system , plan , way of doing sth , etc. to another
to cover sth completely with a thick layer
a thing , such as a dress or a car , that is admired
too much love or admiration for sb / sth
to stop sth from happening until a later date ; to stop making progress
to encourage sb to do sth violent , illegal or unpleasant , especially by making them angry or excited
having many industries
that people consider to be honest and to provide a good service
difficult to refuse or to ignore
millilitre ( s )
the number of miles that a vehicle can travel using a particular amount of fuel
a department or group of related departments in a college or university
a sauce made from horseradish , that is eaten with meat
a sports match against a particular player or team
to arrive
to make a judgement about a situation before you have all the necessary information
made in a simple , basic way
not suitable for people who lack confidence or who get frightened easily
a feeling of being happier or more confident than before
to guess what sb will do before they do it
to sew or twist a particular type of thread into sth
not usual or expected
a room in a house , especially a large or famous house
something that is thought to be true or probable
to exist together in the same place or at the same time , especially in a peaceful way
very serious
a thing or an idea which you hate because it is the opposite of what you believe
any narrow and pointed shape , edge , etc .
to prevent sth from happening or make it happen more slowly or less frequently than normal
political groups that most strongly support the capitalist system
a thing that is expensive and enjoyable but not essential
a place where there is a lot of mud
used to politely ask sb to do sth for you
to make progress , especially when this is slow or difficult
to write or cut words , your name , etc. onto sth
to be part of a particular group , type , or system
to move sth so that it is in the centre of sth else
to change around the jobs that a group of people do , for example in a government
a spoken description of an event that is given while it is happening , especially on the radio or television
that you must do because of the law , rules , etc .
not producing any useful result
the size of sth between opposite surfaces or sides
to cause the loss of sth
a member of the Church of England or of a Church connected with it in another country
to no longer take part in or be part of sth
making sb lose their hope or enthusiasm
ordinary ; not special
having a seam or seams
to avoid sb / sth
a mark given in an exam or for a piece of school work
connected with encyclopedias or the type of information found in them
an offensive word used to insult sb , especially a man , and to show anger or dislike
the act of two or more groups joining together
the way that sb pronounces words
an agreement to kill sb for money
a situation that keeps changing very quickly
the state of being covered with sweat
to turn or make sth turn around a fixed central point
a feeling of sympathy and sadness caused by the suffering and troubles of others
to choose sb to play in their country 's national team for a particular sport
not safe or certain ; dangerous
to avoid wasting sth or using more than necessary
a collection of items , especially pieces of music or writing , taken from different places and put together
a statue of a person or an animal
a large amount or collection of sth
to succeed in entering or joining an organization , a group , etc. especially when this is difficult to do
not attached to or controlled by anything
to reject sth that a person has written or said ; to prevent sth from happening or being made public
more than usually
the light and heat of the sun
not under the control or in the power of sb else ; able to do what you want
a self-inflicted injury , problem , etc. is one that you cause for yourself
the situation when a feeling or state that has not been experienced for some time starts again
to develop a wider range of products , interests , skills , etc. in order to be more successful or reduce risk
connected with the year before the last year in a high school or college
to steal from a place
mouth-watering food looks or smells so good that you want to eat it immediately
to record a television programme using a video cassette recorder ; to film sb / sth using a video camera
the underground railway system in London
help that is given to a person
the same thing or things
completely unreasonable , especially in a way that is shocking or annoying
to think or worry about sth
containing a substance that makes a person or an animal unable to feel pain in all or part of the body
to make sb pay a surcharge
a note , either in writing on an official record , or in sb 's mind , of sth you have done or said that makes people think badly of you
to hit together and make a loud ringing noise ; to make two metal objects do this
just ; simply
saying sth clearly , exactly and openly
to be unable to remember sth that has happened in the past or information that you knew in the past
an act of feeling or touching
near the end of a period of time , a person 's life , etc .
a written or printed copy of words that have been spoken
to be destroyed by heat
one or more members of a royal family
to clean sth by rubbing it hard , perhaps with a brush and usually with soap and water
a performer who is only famous for one song , etc ; a person or business that is only good at doing one thing
a work of art such as a painting , film / movie , book , etc. that is an excellent , or the best , example of the artist 's work
to deal or finish with sb / sth quickly and completely
a small piece of material , paper , etc. that helps you choose the design of sth
very unpleasant
a situation in which there is a lot of damage , destruction or confusion
to melt
to be in very bad condition so that parts are breaking off
to officially remove a priest from his or her job , because he or she has done sth wrong
used to emphasize a particular quality , state , etc .
extremely frightening but often exciting
a wall or screen that separates one part of a room from another
to damage sth by breaking a small piece off it ; to become damaged in this way
the crossbar of a goal
to influence sth and / or make it possible for it to happen
a group of people who share a particular interest or who are involved in the same activity
to hit or wound sb
a person or thing that destroys
something that confuses you so that you see , understand , remember , etc. things in the wrong way
coloured paper used for wrapping presents
a person who speaks officially for a group of people , especially at work
full of steam ; covered with steam
a title of respect used when talking to or about the Pope and some other religious leaders
that can be changed to a different form or use
a pipe or pipes of the type or length mentioned
the state of being a parent
to give sb / sth / yourself a particular name or title
to make a medicine or chemical substance , for example by mixing other substances together
travelling from place to place , especially to find work
the act of looking for or trying to find sth
a loud sound made by a bird or an animal , or by a person to attract attention
to increase the strength or quality of food or drink by adding sth to it
to ask sb questions officially , in order to get information about the task that they have just completed
a place or situation in which you are very happy
to smell sth by breathing in noisily through the nose
to press a combination of buttons or keys on a computer , telephone , etc .
a house in a row of houses that share walls with the houses on each side and behind
to give sth , often to a lot of people or in large amounts
the contents of a tank or the amount it will hold
a brightly coloured or pleasing sight
a piece of writing or speech that says what sb / sth is like ; the act of writing or saying in words what sb / sth is like
to cook food under or over a very strong heat
to control a vehicle , an animal , a tool , etc .
who or what sb / sth is
to say that sth is not true
a wild or garden plant , with a large delicate flower that is usually red , and small black seeds . Opium is obtained from one type of poppy .
the rule of a tyrant ; a country under this rule
used when making a suggestion
a situation in which people with different opinions are not able to agree with each other and so no action can be taken
not level or straight
an organized attempt by a group of people to influence politicians on a particular issue
slightly ; not very much
a difficulty or problem that delays or prevents sth , or makes a situation worse
a room in which work is done , especially work that involves making things
used for comparing amounts , numbers , distances , etc .
being a woman or a girl
healthy and strong
the practice of sharing computer files with other people over the Internet or another computer network
used to show where sb / sth is going
a piece of advice or information that helps you do sth or avoid a problem
to start / be living with sb that you have a sexual relationship with , but that you are not married to
a small piece of a substance with many even sides , that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid
to make a hole in sth with a punchn . ( 3 ) or some other sharp object
the state of expecting or hoping that sth , especially sth good or exciting , will happen
a department in an organization , institution , etc .
at the end of a period of time or a series of events
a standard used for judging how good or successful sth is
giving you physical pleasure
to end with a particular result , or at a particular point
a high standard
a way of dealing with a situation that does not really solve the problems but is intended to appear to do so
things that have been made or grown , especially things connected with farming
to show or suggest that sth is the cause of sth bad
used to warn or threaten sb that sth bad could happen
to be a sign of sth ; to show that sth is possible or likely
used to avoid repeating a noun , when you are referring to sb / sth that has already been mentioned , or that the person you are speaking to knows about
to keep an idea , a hope or a pleasant feeling in your mind for a long time
to be equal to
to be a sensible thing to do
intelligent and able to think seriously about things
if a feeling or an effect heightens , or sth heightens it , it becomes stronger or increases
to pronounce words in a way that is not clear so that they run into each other , usually because you are drunk or tired
to disappear gradually
to make a small hole in the skin so that it hurts or blood comes out
to learn or start to do sth , especially for pleasure
an act of clapping the hands ; the sound this makes
a position , seat , etc , especially one that is available for or being used by a person or vehicle
connected with the main part of the N American continent
used when you want to make a statement or opinion less definite
a South African whose family originally came from the Netherlands
the part of a theatre where the audience sits ; the audience at a particular performance
to fit or be fastened firmly together
not very interesting , successful or attractive
connected with the act of attacking sb / sth
down the stairs ; on or to a floor or a house or building lower than the one you are on , especially the one at ground level
to happen after or as a result of another event
a signal telling the driver of a vehicle to stop
to hit sb / sth with the flat part of your hand
official permission or approval for an action or a change
the act of receiving sth
used to refer to a person of the type mentioned
a person or thing that has an important effect on a situation
with salt , pepper , etc. added to it
to write or change a piece of music so that it is suitable for a particular instrument or voice
the act of expressing sth in words
a special quality or ability that sb / sth has , that seems too wonderful to be real
to not know or find out about sth bad that sb has done
used in very informal speech , to mean ‘ I say ’ , ‘ he / she says ’ , etc .
a thick cold white sauce made from eggs , oil and vinegar , used to add flavour to sandwiches , salads , etc .
to put a drug or other substance into a person 's or an animal 's body using a syringe
a large amount of sth that comes suddenly and violently
a promise or guarantee that you will do sth or that sth will happen or is true
to change the image of a company or an organization or one of its products or services , for example by changing its name or by advertising it in a different way
a person who is sexually attracted to people of the opposite sex
to tell or arrange for sb to do sth for you
a time when there is an opportunity to do sth , although it may not last long
to have a sudden period of bad-tempered behaviour , violent emotion , etc .
running or flowing in the way mentioned
needing or wanting sth very much
to become or make sb become less extreme in behaviour , etc , especially as a result of growing older
to become narrower and less open
to put your arms around sb and hold them tightly , especially to show that you like or love them
trying hard to get what you want , especially in a way that seems rude
used to describe any shape that is longer than it is wide
a strong narrow stream of gas , liquid , steam or flame that comes very quickly out of a small opening . The opening is also called a jet .
a responsibility or duty
without any pride or respect for yourself
to be annoyed with yourself because you have done sth stupid , missed an opportunity , etc .
the level and style of a piece of writing or speech , that is usually appropriate to the situation that it is used in
done as a duty or habit , without real interest , attention or feeling
if a situation changes from day to day , it changes often
used as a polite way of addressing a man whose name you do not know , for example in a shop / store or restaurant , or to show respect
if a thick liquid oozes from a place , or if sth oozes a thick liquid , the liquid flows from the place slowly
the colour of earth or coffee
obtained or experienced yourself
lasting only for a short period of time and then disappearing
a small area of dirt , a spot or a cut on a surface that spoils its appearance
a group of people that control an organization or part of an organization
a person 's or an animal 's nature as shown in the way they behave or react to situations or people
the process of taking a sample
to include a particular fact or situation when you are thinking about or planning sth
extremely good in ability or quality and therefore admired by many people
if a feeling or quality shows , or if you show it , people can see it
an action or a service that helps to cause or increase sth
a very small green or yellow plant without flowers that spreads over damp surfaces , rocks , trees , etc .
to take an exam or enter a competition
a state in which sb 's mind or a function of the body is upset and not working normally
a particular system or method of controlling a country
to rapidly grow or increase in number
a barrier like a narrow fence that a horse or a runner has to jump over in a race or competition
the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow
a tropical tree that grows in mud or at the edge of rivers and has roots that are above ground
used before repeating a word in order to emphasize it
that you do not try to hide
to move suddenly or quickly in one direction ; to make sb / sth move in this way
that will develop into cancer if not treated
done in a way that was planned , not by chance
a narrow piece of cloth around the neck that holds a woman 's dress or shirt in position , with the back and shoulders not covered
an extra amount of sth such as time , space , money , etc. that you include in order to make sure that sth is successful
without being affected by sth ; despite sth
not very busy ; with not much activity
a sudden rapid increase in how often sth bad happens
a small wild animal with a long body , short legs and sharp teeth . Martens live in forests and eat smaller animals .
not giving you any satisfaction
a way of decorating wood , stone , etc. by cutting designs into the surface of it so that some parts stick out more than others ; a design that is made in this way
acceptable and appropriate in a pa rticular situation
to make a sound with your voice ; to say sth
used to show that you feel very grateful for sth that sb has done or that you think they are wonderful
to say that you would like sb to give you sth
the condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time , such as the temperature , and if there is wind , rain , sun , etc .
a necessary or typical part of sth
not good ; of a quality that is low or lower than expected
to be played loudly
to be near and recognize sb ; to meet sb by chance
used to tell sb to stop doing st h or not to do sth
a unit for measuring length , equal to 2.54 centimetres . There are 12 inches in a foot .
of the highest quality
a radio or television programme that is about a particular topic
not made known or told to anyone ; not having been disclosed
connected with photographs or photography
work that is done by slaves ; the slaves who do the work
to involve sth that cannot be avoided
sensitive to being tickled
one of the 100 equal groups that a larger group of people can be divided into , according to their place on a scale measuring a particular value
stupid
that you can predict will happen ; that can be foreseen
in a definite and direct way
special care , action or treatment
happening as a result or an effect of sth
used after an adjective to mean ‘ completely ’
having one form to represent male and female
to make yourself smile , laugh , etc. rather than doing it naturally
something that gives you a chance to achieve sth
to shake very hard
soft leather with a surface like velvet on one side , used especially for making clothes and shoes
made of different parts or materials
that you feel deeply
existing ; real
a company that provides transport for people or goods
to put thoughts or feelings out of your mind
to do an exam or a test
a person who has recently started an activity
to shake or turn food in order to cover it with oil , butter , etc .
towards or in a higher position
to continue to exist or to function well
a word or phrase , especially an adjective or a noun , that is used after linking verbs such as be and become , and describes the subject of the verb . In some descriptions of grammar it is used to refer to any word or phrase which is governed by a verb and usually comes after the verb in a sentence .
done in a very obvious way so that people will notice it
to listen or pay attention to sb / sth
to translate one language into another as you hear it
great skill at doing sth
a person or thing that is bearable can be accepted or dealt with
without any sun ; receiving no light from the sun
to make sth shorter ; to become shorter
to spend time trying to find out information or the meaning of sth , especially when this is complicated or difficult
great anger or excitement shown by a number of people , usually caused by a public event
to be worried about doing sth , especially because you are not sure that it is right or appropriate
a group or type of people or things that are similar in a particular way
used to say that it does not matter what sb does , or what happens , because the result will be the same
to state that a decision made by a court is not legally valid
without love
containing expressions that are natural to a native speaker of a language
used after verbs or adjectives expressing feelings
to make sure that sth is done or dealt with
connected with creatures from another world
to put petrol / gas into a vehicle
to have a clear logical connection so that together they make a whole
a thick slice of meat with a bone attached to it , especially from a pig or sheep
to not allow a person to share or be part of your thoughts ; to stop yourself from having particular feelings
to store data in a cache
for a particular purpose , person , etc .
that does not produce the result you want
the western side of the US
the activity of enjoying yourself , especially in contrast to working
to contact sb and speak to them by radio or telephone
a sudden increase in trade and economic activity ; a period of wealth and success
more important , more successful or of a higher standard than others
possible to imagine
to force a way through sth
the process of replacing sth with sth new or different ; a thing that is used to replace sth
two actions , ideas , etc. that are incompatible are not acceptable or possible together because of basic differences
to give hope , comfort or encouragement to sb
an act of referring to sb / sth in speech or writing
the quality of being serious
really ; completely
having information organized in such a way that it can be searched for using a computer
to move or make sth move through a narrow space , or as if through a funnel
to say or do sth in order to improve a bad or unpleasant situation
a measurement of the speed at which sth happens
to be no longer fashionable or generally used
to make sth stronger , more active or more healthy
the abbreviation for religious education ( a school subject in which students learn about different religions )
a thing that is an excellent example of its kind
organized by a travel company at a fixed price that includes your flight to a place , a car to drive while you are there and somewhere to stay
done very quickly or very accurately
to annoy or worry sb by putting pressure on them or saying or doing unpleasant things to them
to disagree with sb
closely connected with sth that has just been mentioned
to describe sb as being sth bad or unpleasant , especially unfairly
to gradually become smaller , quieter , etc. and then end
used in the names of orchestras , music societies , etc .
people who are weak and ill / sick for a long period
a person or thing that is not successful
meat from a turkey
to have a meal
limited in a way that ignores important issues or the opinions of other people
to be too friendly or helpful to sb in authority , in a way that is not sincere , especially in order to get an advantage from them
to risk losing sth in the hope of being successful
containing several different types of grain
used to ask permission to do sth
an opinion about what is likely to happen or to have happened
liking sth / sb very much ; very interested in sth
a telephone service that you can call to get advice or information on a company 's products
making you feel jealous or annoyed
accepted or deserving to be accepted as one of the best or most important of its kind
that has belonged to or been used by sb else before
any infectious disease that kills a lot of people
to eat a lot of food or too much food ; to give sb a lot or too much to eat
to present information , a report , etc. based on a particular way of thinking or for a particular audience
to remove all signs of sth , either by destroying or covering it completely
to state officially that secret government information is no longer secret
made by a lot of leaves or trees
done willingly , not because you are forced
very close
a large meeting at which politicians , professional people , etc. have discussions about an important subject
sloping in one direction
leather coverings worn as protection over trousers / pants by cowboys , etc. when riding a horse
true and accurate
if a place floods or sth floods it , it becomes filled or covered with water
in a way that prevents other people from finding out who you are
the basic ideas on which a theory , system or method is based
a disadvantage or problem that makes sth a less attractive idea
except for ; unless there is / are
to walk somewhere quickly in a determined way
a low quiet voice or the sound it makes
similar to purple in colour
the scientific study of law
not able to see well
anything worn on the head , for example a hat
to copy sth exactly
to completely destroy the possibility that sth could succeed
having a strong unpleasant smell
to preserve food with salt
moving or doing sth fast
to fill a place so there is little room to move
to think carefully about sth for a time , ignoring what is happening around you
short trousers / pants that end above or at the knee
an action that breaks an agreement to behave in a particular way
to remove hair from a part of the body using wax
that may change ; making people uncertain about what might happen
having skin that is naturally brown or has been made brown by the sun
to make sth lose power or stop working
a person who strongly believes in a policy or an idea and tries to make other people believe in it
wood that is prepared for use in building , etc .
to fall asleep
not at work
a system in which one country controls other countries , often after defeating them in a war
to make things equal in size , quantity , value , etc. in the whole of a place or group
an area of activity , interest , or knowledge
to move up and down on the water or in the air
connected with robots
seriously affected by an unpleasant feeling or disease or by a difficult situation
to move with difficulty and effort
to claim sth as yours before sb else claims it ; to take sth before sb else can get it
to bring your lunch with you to work or school , usually in a brown paper bag
a chemical formed from a metal and an acid
in every way possible ; completely
a feeling of trust that sb will keep information private
a piece of canvas used for painting on ; a painting done on a piece of canvas , using oil paints
used to show that the speaker agrees with , accepts , understands , etc. sth
used when you ask sb to tell you sth or repeat sth that you think they have told you already
showing care and effort in your work or duties
to pour food , etc. through sth with very small holes in it , for example a sieve , in order to separate the solid part from the liquid part
more than is needed or used
consisting of many different types of people or things that do not seem to belong together
a group of eight traditional universities in the eastern US with high academic standards and a high social status
a building in which films / movies are shown
a thick piece of soft material that is used , for example , for absorbing liquid , cleaning or protecting sth
to hide a coin , card , etc. in your hand , especially when performing a trick
to move or make sth move through a narrow space , avoiding things that are in the way
to move in a slow , heavy and awkward way
the act of collecting useful information about sb / sth so that you can give a description of them or it
to spread sth out so that it can be seen easily or is ready to use
a period of time when a young criminal is kept in a type of prison as a punishment
a short form of a word , etc .
the act of cleaning sth using water and usually soap
an action or a period of crying
to plan that sth should have a particular meaning
to make a situation that already exists legal or official
to make an illegal copy of sth in order to cheat people
likely to cause violence or strong feelings of anger or hatred
used to show that you mean what you are saying
a small area of sth , especially one which is different from the area around it
to travel from one place to another , often with no particular purpose
to keep an area of land to be used for a particular purpose
a very unpleasant experience or situation in which people suffer very much
a contrast between two things
a way of walking in which one leg is used less than normal because it is injured or stiff
a space in a wall with a door that reaches the ground , used for storing things
to recognize that there is a difference between people or things ; to show a difference between people or things
small in height
to think about sb / sth in a particular way
the range of things that a subject , an organization , an activity , etc. deals with
a thing that is added to sth else
a sharp cold feeling
to be considered to be sth
that can be used with the object going either between the verb and the particle or after the particle
to become unsteady and fall down ; to make sth do this
to speak to God , especially to give thanks or ask for help
a loud high shout , for example one that you make when you are excited , frightened or in pain
slowly and carefully
at the same time
to make a copy of a picture , piece of text , etc .
a small sweet / candy , often in a lozenge shape , especially one that contains medicine and that you dissolve in your mouth
to have your hair in a particular style ; to have a beard or moustache
the first or last course of action that you should or can take in a particular situation
to spend time fishing for pleasure
a place for watching from , especially for danger or an enemy coming towards you
to throw stones at sb / sth
the smallest finger of the hand
to offer to do work or provide a service for a particular price , in competition with other companies , etc .
all the people in a country or an area who are available for work
to not bring sth back through the mouth from the stomach ; to not vomit
to close a factory , etc. or stop providing work for the workers , especially temporarily
to a depth that is quite a long way from the surface of sth
a river , canal , etc. along which boats can travel
to cause sth bad to happen
to prepare to do sth , especially hit or kick sth
covered with trees
done or achieved at the last possible moment
having a close relationship with sb else or with other people
a member of an army , especially one who is not an officer
to take sth for yourself , especially in a selfish or greedy way
to lose the respect of people , usually so that you lose a position of power
a small amount or number of sth , coming or going slowly
a device that controls or regulates a machine or part of a machine
not involving a lot of effort , time , money , etc. or anything new
on the side of your body which is towards the west when you are facing north
the act or practice of dumping sth , especially dangerous substances
all the people in a room
in the way in which
attracting or designed to attract a lot of tourists
to ask sb / sth to come quickly to a particular place by telephoning
very strict and severe
to give up the position of being king or queen
the fact of being willing to do what sb wants and to accept their opinions , even if you are not sure that they are right
the way in which money influences , or is organized within an area of business or society
one of the first people to go to a particular area in order to live and work there
unpleasant or difficult to do
to eat , drink , etc. sth
to make sb unable to lead an active life ; to make sb seriously ill ; to kill sb
to wind sth around or through an object
a religious belief that cannot be explained or proved in a scientific way
the most important thing that you have to consider or accept ; the essential point in a discussion , etc .
to affect sb in a way that makes them act or think in an immoral or unacceptable way
the degree to which sb / sth is of high quality
a long confused speech or piece of writing
to show or mark the outer edge of sth
a piece of wood with a handle , made in various shapes and sizes , and used for hitting the ball in games such as baseball , cricket and table tennis
making creaks
belonging to or connected with a race of people who have pale skin
closely and firmly ; in a tight manner
to use facts , evidence , etc. to show that sth is true
connected with or typical of a baron
showing a lack of care about danger and the possible results of your actions
concerning sb / sth
that you can treat in a particular way
the abbreviation for ‘ compact disc ’ ( a small disc on which sound or information is recorded . CDs are played on a special machine called a CD player )
to spread an idea or story in order to get people to accept it
so surprising that it is difficult to believe
to say sth in a high cheerful voice
to put oil onto or into sth , for example a machine , in order to protect it or make it work smoothly
the belief that some races of people are better than others
filled with horror and surprise when you see or hear sth
the use of energy , time , materials , etc .
to force sb to go somewhere they do not want to go
to have a romantic relationship with sb
the action of an object moving in a circle around a central fixed point
a thing that you do not like
one of the main divisions of a play , an opera , etc .
a loving and / or sexual friendship between two people
a task or period of work
a person who is not skilled
the direction a river moves in
certain to get worse and come to an end
to finish or settle sth
to make bad use of sth , or to use so much of sth that it harms your health
equally spaced and the same size
£ 5 or a five-pound note
that cannot easily be digested in the stomach
not what it appears to be
a person who is guilty of heresy
a number of things that are lying in an untidy way
an act of stopping or stopping sth ; the state of being stopped
made of string or sth like string
to bring or get sth back , especially from a place where it should not be
an act intended to make sb believe sth that is not true , especially sth unpleasant
a specially shaped piece of metal used for locking a door , starting a car , etc .
that helps you spend less money
a single article or object
to refuse to do what a person , law , order , etc. tells you to do ; to refuse to obey
a ring of muscle that surrounds an opening in the body and can contract to close it
strange , and not suitable in a particular situation
lasting only a short time ; short
the system under which crops were grown by serfs ; the state of being a serf
an expression of a particular feeling or emotion that shows in sb 's eyes
the power that some people are believed to have to be able to see future events or to communicate with people who are dead or far away
the bright quality that sth has when light is reflected on it
used to say what normally happens in a particular situation , especially because sth different is happening this time
that is correct , right or legal
that makes you feel sick , especially because it is too sweet or full of false emotion
a sports competition in which people taking part can use any style that they want
different from sth ; against sth
connected with hearing and listening
to get rid of the twists and knots in sth
with a lot of small waves ; not calm
to take risks or not worry about a dangerous situation that may happen
a book that has a stiff cover
exactly at the time mentioned
the act of stopping sth bad from happening
relating to an owner or to the fact of owning sth
a sports competition between teams from the same area or town
to walk or behave in a way that shows that you are not confident
to praise sb / sth , especially publicly
to supply sth to sb / sth
to say sth with a sigh
not supported by good reasons or facts
sewn so that they hang in folds
an activity that you do to have fun
a country , especially one with a coast
a short holiday / vacation
substances that make air , water , soil , etc. dirty
to try very hard to achieve sth
a loose jacket and trousers / pants worn in bed
to force sb / sth to move in a particular direction
able to change your social class , your job or the place where you live easily
to move or lie at an angle , especially in a position that is not normal
enthusiasm and energy in doing sth
a plane making a particular journey
wo rk , especially physical work
to suddenly understand or realize sth
a tool or device used for a particular task , especially for delicate or scientific work
the place where a ship or boat is moored
a formal examination of evidence in court by a judge and often a jury , to decide if sb accused of a crime is guilty or not
that must be treated as important
the whole area behind and belonging to a house , including an area of grass and the garden
to come to a place with sb / sth
a card used for sending messages by post without an envelope , especially one that has a picture on one side
to sleep somewhere , especially somewhere uncomfortable or without a real bed
to remove information from a document because you do not want the public to see it
a place where a fair showing farm animals , farm products , etc. is held
to officially decide that a legal decision , etc. is not correct , and to make it no longer valid
to move the ball along with several short kicks , hits or bounces
the particular method you use to achieve sth
a short piece of humorous writing or a performance that makes fun of sb / sth by copying them
paying a lot of money
( in writing ) fluid ounce
the main ways that large numbers of people receive information and entertainment , that is television , radio , newspapers and the Internet
a narrow space or opening
a few hairs that hang or lie together on your head
energy and enthusiasm
to leave sb / sth , especially when you have a responsibility to stay
a sports match , especially a football ( soccer ) match , that is part of a larger competition
near the place mentioned
a building or part of a hospital where people can go for special medical treatment or advice
to stop seeing sb socially
limits or borders
to suggest sth in an indirect way
to be seen on sb 's face for a short time
the decision of a court or a judge
a response to sb / sth that opposes their ideas , position , etc .
to cook food in oil that covers it completely
a piece of film with written information on it in print of very small size . Microfiches can only be read with a special machine .
to accept and approve of sb / sth officially
to officially ask sb to write , make or create sth or to do a task for you
not having any fresh or moving air or wind , and therefore unpleasant
to obtain a substance from sth
not on the stage in a theatre ; not where the audience can see
to end a meeting
made by or for musical instruments
simple medical treatment that is given to sb before a doctor comes or before the person can be taken to a hospital
a black and yellow flying insect that can sting
to allow sb / sth to be seen too much on television , in the newspapers , etc .
an area of land that is covered with trees
a large amount of money
to function ; to operate
to give a number of things to the members of a group
to admit that you are responsible or to blame for sth
going to happen , be published , etc. very soon
a disagreement between people
a complete change of opinion or plan
formal things that people do at a serious event or occasion
prepared in advance so that you can eat or use it immediately
affecting several members of a family
a group of supporters
to put sth down , especially on the floor , ready to be used
an event that makes people realize that there is a problem that they need to do sth about
a person who joins an organization , club , etc .
at or towards its highest point on land
marked with squares ; divided into squares
at a later time ; after an event that has already been mentioned
to support sb / sth ; to say that what sb says , etc. is true
used to talk about how well or badly sth makes progress or succeeds
to make people want to buy sth
the fact of particular ideas , opinions or feelings being present in a group of people
the qualities of a place or thing that make it interesting and different
a person who takes part in a game or sport
the amount by which sth increases or decreases
not of an acceptable standard ; not suitable
a piece of cloth with a special coloured design on it that may be the symbol of a particular country or organization , or may have a particular meaning . A flag can be attached to a pole or held in the hand
to start having a relationship , especially a formal one , with another person , group or country
to write a piece of music in a different form so that it can be played by another musical instrument or sung by another voice
not loud , and usually pleasant and gentle
( in writing ) assistant
the traditional jobs that need a high level of education and training , such as being a doctor or a lawyer
a chemical element . Aluminium is a light , silver-grey metal used for making pans , etc .
a long pole with a flat blade at one end that is used for rowing a boat
the length of time that a person or system takes to react to sth
just after which
an area of grass cut short around a hole on a golf course
old and no longer used
to destroy sth or make sb / sth weaker ; to become weak or be destroyed
a small and unimportant thing or amount
easy to lift or move ; not weighing very much
to change facts , figures , etc. in order to make them seem better than they really are
a building or an outdoor area where plays and similar types of entertainment are performed
to remove a piece of equipment from a supply of gas , water or electricity
a number of people or organizations that have the same interests , aims or characteristics and are often part of a larger group
to become known
to become , or make sth become , twice as much or as many
making you feel relaxed and tired
without involving other people
to interrupt sb when they are speaking
black in colour
without paying attention to detail
showing that you feel strongly about sth
not changing very much in amount , speed , etc .
to introduce sb to a particular area of knowledge
to fasten sth by sticking or tying it with tape
all the people who speak a particular language or variety of a language
to deal with sb / sth correctly and completely
that can stop bullets from passing through it
a connection between two nerve cells
to act or behave in the way mentioned
a person or thing that is the result of sth
an ordinary or typical person
the top layer of an area of water or land
to move or to make sth move with a sudden short sharp movement
behaviour or events that are melodramatic
to become , or to make sb / sth become , less involved or connected with sb / sth
that has never happened , been done or been known before
if a person or an animal is infectious , they have a disease that can be spread to others
to come or go down from a higher to a lower level
a letter saying that sth has been received
a sense of smell
a machine that carries people or goods up and down to different levels in a building or a mine
to be seen or heard by sb
earlier ; before sth else happens or is done
a way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation
a person who decides who has won a competition
as much of s th / sb as you are willing to accept
the bad social conditions or low moral standards sometimes connected with the lowest level of society
to push sth somewhere with a lot of force
television ( when contrasted with cinema )
above ; more
one of the large number of complicated and unexpected results that follow an action or a decision
following older methods and ideas rather than modern or different ones
one part of sth larger
a unit for measuring how fine threads of nylon , silk , etc. are
a dream or similar experience , especially of a religious kind
an act of shaking sth / sb
a normal state of mind ; the ability to think clearly
to like a particular sports team , watch their games , etc .
the state or quality of being warm , rather than hot or cold
not very important or successful
giving only the main points of sth , not the details
to treat sth as being more important than other things
a sudden short period of coughing or of laughing , that you cannot control
containing a lot of a particular substance
to spread quickly
a mass of very small bubbles that forms on top of water that has soap in it
to warn sb about sth bad or unpleasant before it happens
a situation in which you are with people who love and protect you
the responsibility for sth
able to bend easily without breaking
making a low sound like that made by an empty object when it is hit
coloured liquid for writing , drawing and printing
talking that is confused or silly and is difficult to understand
the main part of an old vehicle , especially a ship , that is no longer used
to make sth happen , especially sth bad or unpleasant
more than you need or want
costing a lot of money , especially more than you want to pay
to live in a place temporarily as a guest or visitor
sounding sad , especially in a weak complaining way
a person 's mind and all the ideas that they have in it when they are thinking
a situation in which you think that sth good is going to happen but it does not
to reproduce in large numbers ; to make sth do this
a ratio showing the chances that a particular thing will happen
to prevent a feeling , etc. from being expressed
a change in your body or mind that shows that you are not healthy
to plan for sth to happen , especially as part of a series of planned events
to look for sb in order to cat ch them or harm them
either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing
used to describe a mixture of two things , feelings , etc. that do not go well together
acceptable according to the law or a particular set of rules
known all over the world
to make sth , or to become , less strong
a person who is older than sb else
to say sth loudly ; to speak loudly and with force about sth you feel strongly about , especially in public
to prevent sb from doing sth ; to prevent sth from happening or succeeding
to control sth by means of rules
illness ; bad health
to treat sb better than you treat other people , especially in an unfair way
to stand , sit or lie in a lazy way
an act of making a very small hole in sth with a sharp point
the first point scored after a score of 40 – 40
a word or statement that means ‘ yes ’ ; an agreement or a confirmation
with a strong rhythm that is easy to dance to
intended to try to stop sth that causes problems or difficulties from happening
the process of forming an idea or a plan
to put sth in a position that is set back into a wall , etc .
the act of checking and repairing a vehicle , machine , etc. to keep it in good condition
musical instruments that you play by hitting them with your hand or with a stick , for example drums
put into packages before being sent to shops / stores to be sold
in a way that does not sound very confident , or that does not persuade other people
a person who behaves in a cruel or unpleasant way , or who is very dirty
certain to happen
of an appropriate size , amount or degree in comparison with sth
to move , or move sth , from one position or place to another
harmful
to make a series of short explosive sounds
an officer of middle rank in the army , navy , or air force
to suggest that sth is true or that you feel or think sth , without saying so directly
often changing or reacting in a way that is unexpected
to have an effect on a particular situation and the way that it develops
a film or a radio or television programme giving facts about sth
to welcome or entertain a guest , especially formally
the sound made by blowing a whistle
to be in a very bad condition ; to be unable to be repaired
the state of being very attracted to and interested in sb / sth
a device which copies pictures and documents so that they can be stored on a computer
a formal written , spoken or practical test , especially at school or college , to see how much you know about a subject , or what you can do
to manage to make yourself remain calm , even though you are upset or angry
a collection of different parts that forms a complete account or impression of sb / sth
the most recent or newest
to look at or examine sth carefully , especially in order to find sth
strange and frightening
waste food , paper , etc. that you throw away
to prevent sth from happening or sb from doing sth ; to make sth impossible
a general direction in which a situation is changing or developing
a strong feeling of excitement and pleasure
a solution to a problem
to use sth very quickly
a law that has been passed by a parliament
to try to attack or capture sb / sth suddenly
to be able to solve your problems , deal with a difficult situation , etc .
treatment that is generous to one person or group in a way that seems unfair to others
the weather , especially bad weather
typical of a particular situation or thing ; showing the state or nature of sth
a business or an organization that arranges meetings between single people who want to begin a romantic relationship
to think carefully and deeply about sth
neat and clean
of or in the deeper parts of the sea
the ability to be made longer or wider without breaking or tearing
a soft red fruit with very small yellow seeds on the surface , that grows on a low plant
having or needing great determination
used after when , why , etc. to show that you are surprised or shocked
used in the home ; connected with the home or family
to put sb somewhere by force ; to make sb leave somewhere
the small hard seed that is found in some types of fruit
each of the classes ( masculine , feminine and sometimes neuter ) into which nouns , pronouns and adjectives are divided ; the division of nouns , pronouns and adjectives into these different genders . Different genders may have different endings , etc .
a situation in which there is more of sth than is needed or can be used
used after a noun to emphasize that sth happens for the whole of a particular period of time
away from or out of a position in which sb / sth is stuck or trapped
including everything or everyone
the quality of being likely to change
the act of giving a drug to sb
an act o f tickling sb
a remark or an action that is said or done in order to offend sb
related to or belonging to a congress or the Congress in the US
designed to stop working if anything goes wrong
used in very informal speech to show that what you are saying may not be exactly right but is nearly so
not in a straight line ; bent or twisted
to make sth appear to have less value
the area that a police officer walks around regularly and which he or she is responsible for
to ask sb for sth especially in an anxious way because you want or need it very much
a net amount of money is the amount that remains when nothing more is to be taken away
not in agreement ; combining with other things in a way that is strange or unpleasant
not intended to cause harm or upset sb
a short book or computer program that gives information on a particular subject or explains how sth is done
the type of whisky made in Scotland
keeping things neat and in order
a situation in which you are prepared for sth dangerous to happen ; a warning of this
a group or class of people , especially of one profession
the crime of entering a building illegally and stealing things from it
to use your voice to say sth
moving in a way that is not smooth or elegant
a member of the army or the US air force just above the rank of a sergeant
that you think is morally acceptable or fair
from a long distance away
to put sth in sth else or among or between other things
to move your head down and up once to say hello to sb or to give them a sign to do sth
a period of time in a person 's life or in history
a message sent by SMS
to come together to protest about sth or to fight for sth
an increase in value or amount
a hall in a public building that is used for formal meetings
a large supply of sth that is kept to be used in the future if necessary
a page or series of pages showing the days , weeks and months of a particular year , especially one that you hang on a wall
a time of having fun ; a party
to remove a layer from sth
to officially send back sb who has been accused or found guilty of a crime to the country where the crime was committed
containing a lot of important or interesting ideas
an area by the sea that is warm and popular for holidays , especially the Mediterranean coast of France
a person who does things rather than thinking or talking about them
to request a particular amount of money for sth that you are selling
to make sth separate into smaller pieces ; to divide sth into smaller parts
to change your appearance so that people cannot recognize you
a system for treating diseases or conditions using natural foods and herbs and various other techniques , rather than artificial drugs
to hold sth , making your hands into a round shape
a continuous flow of people or vehicles
to show or introduce a new plan , product , etc. to the public for the first time
the force that gives sb / sth their strength or energy
to give a prisoner permission to leave prison before the end of their sentence on condition that they behave well
a person who receives treatment from a particular doctor , dentist , etc .
the dark shape that sb / sth 's form makes on a surface , for example on the ground , when they are between the light and the surface
not showing any emotion ; steady
to make silly expressions with your face or behave in a silly , exaggerated way , especially on the stage or before a camera
the action of hitting , kicking or throwing the ball in order to score a point or goal in a game
to kill large numbers of animals , plants or people in a particular area
feeling very impressed by sth
a card with a picture of a young man on it , worth more than a ten and less than a queen
to walk or run with long awkward steps
to make sounds and movements as if you are vomiting although you do not actually do so
a range or variety of people or things
used to show that sb / sth is a member of a group or profession
to form an opinion about sb / sth , based on the information you have
to make sb believe that sth is true
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
making you feel that sth is wrong , illegal or dishonest
to take an exam or a test again , usually after failing it the first time
to spread a substance such as paint , mud , etc. thickly and / or carelessly onto sth
used , often in negative sentences , to reduce the force of sth you are saying
with no reward or result
to love sb / sth very much and want to protect them or it
to make sb feel welcome and part of a group
the action of going back to an activity or a situation that you used to do or be in
to become dark ; to make sth dark
a situation where things happen at the same time or change at the same rate
to decorate sth , especially around its edges
without noticing or realizing
a section , piece or feature of sth
something that is enviable is the sort of thing that is good and that other people want to have too
to make a group of people unable to agree with each other or work together
a secret or expert piece of advice about what the result of a competition , etc. is likely to be , especially about which horse is likely to win a race
to put a special device ( = a bug ) somewhere in order to listen secretly to other people 's conversations
having a particular flavour
the members of a right-wing political party who have the most extreme opinions
to grow up a wall or frame
a group of four people taking part in a social activity or sport together
a situation in which either of two choices , results , etc. is equally possible
a container made of glass , etc , used for holding cut flowers or as a decorative object
the force produced by a particular amount of gas or liquid in a confined space or container ; the amount of this
to move , or to move sb / sth , slo wly and carefully
not realizing or caring how other people feel , and therefore likely to hurt or offend them
connected with women only or with men only
to do things in order to make sb like you , especially sb who will be useful to you
a business project or activity , especially one that involves taking risks
not existing before ; recently made , invented , introduced , etc .
people who have no home or job and who move from place to place , often rejected by society
a disease , especially of children , that causes a slight fever and many spots on the skin
used to describe the poorest part of a town , the sort of place where people who have no home or job and who drink too much alcohol live
the 14th letter of the English alphabet
a day when you say that you are ill / sick and cannot go to work when it is not really true
of or relating to people who speak Cantonese , or their language or culture
dull or boring and not attractive
an action or event that causes sth important to develop , especially trouble or violence
a bishop of the highest rank , responsible for all the churches in a large area
a dramatic work in which all or most of the words are sung to music ; works of this type as an art form or entertainment
to pour water on plants , etc .
in agreement with a set of rules
from one side to another side
an act or sound of stamping the foot
having the same age or date of origin
a man who likes or who does the thing mentioned
a delicate material made from threads of cotton , silk , etc. that are twisted into a pattern of holes
to suppose that sth is true , although you do not have actual proof
to stop supporting a particular group or political party
extremely hot in a way that is uncomfortable
the state of not having enough water to drink
to write a book , an article , etc. for another person who publishes it as their own work
a serious play with a sad ending , especially one in which the main character dies ; plays of this type
an official piece of paper on which a doctor writes the type of medicine you should have , and which enables you to get it from a chemist 's shop / drugstore
a device that produces a current of air
the amount of space covered by a flat surface or piece of land , described as a measurement
the knowledge and skill that you have gained through doing sth for a period of time ; the process of gaining this
not to the advantage or favour of sb / sth
used when offering sth to sb
full of sth , especially sth unpleasant
calculated by adding several amounts together , finding a total , and dividing the total by the number of amounts
a swear word that many people find offensive , used when sb is annoyed about sth or to show that they do not care about sth
to show a slight interest in an offer , idea , etc .
not made safe by chemical or other treatment
a law or a set of laws passed by a parliament
a situation in which there is confusion about arrangements , etc. and things are done wrong
to exist or be very common at a particular time or in a particular place
similar to or suffering from schizophrenia
to belong to a particular religion
to fall down or be no longer able to stand because you are extremely tired
sent with a letter , etc .
a metal container in which food and drink is sold ; the contents of one of these containers
a form of gambling in Britain in which people try to win money by saying what the results of football ( soccer ) matches will be
a person , especially a woman , who is paid to go out socially with sb
a feeling of violent anger that is difficult to control
to arrange things so that they have regular spaces between them
intended to help people remember and respect an important person or event in the past
a serious disagreement between people that stops their relationship from continuing
a sport in which foxes are hunted by specially trained dogs and by people on horses . Fox-hunting with dogs is now illegal in the UK .
used after a unit of measurement to say that sth measures the same amount on each of four sides
a flat board in a vehicle or on a piece of machinery where the controls and instruments are fixed
a little
to make sth such as an agreement or order lose its legal force
very involved in the work or activities of sb else , usually seeing and talking to them regularly
to start or make sth start for the first time
a weakness in sb 's character
a small piece of printed paper that you can exchange for sth or that gives you the right to buy sth at a cheaper price than normal
remaining ; still left
a situation in which many people leave a place at the same time
used to emphasize that you are determined not to do sth
in a position along a river which is nearer the sea
to cause large changes and confusion in a person 's life
a question mark to show that sth has not been finished or decided
done or happening at the wrong time
connected with advertising
to move among people and talk to them , especially at a social event
used to describe a situation that is confusing and frightening , especially one involving complicated official rules and systems that do not seem to make any sense
showing that you are feeling confident and pleased with yourself
trousers / pants that are loose above the knee and tight from the knee to the ankle , worn when riding a horse
to stop doing or discussing sth ; to not continue with sth
able to think quickly ; intelligent
to become straight ; to make sth straight
to make sth happen or force sb to do sth
needing special abilities or training
a small amount of sth ; slight evidence of sth
the money available to a person , an organization or a country ; the way this money is managed
to drive , push or keep sth away
to eat grass that is growing in a field
a country 's own affairs rather than those that involve other countries
large and powerful
to attack sb with a lot of questions , criticisms , etc. or by giving them too much information
living a moral life based on religious principles
connected with the art of public speaking
the act of hiding and waiting for sb and then making a surprise attack on them
designed to reduce the amount of work or effort needed to do sth
used to say who or what controls , governs or manages sb / sth
to be useful to sb or improve their life in some way
resulting from a lack of attention and thought
one side of a building , or a drawing of this by an architect
the act of an army entering another country by force in order to take control of it
to do sth in order to be certain that sth else happens
to pass a disease from one person , animal , etc. to another
a small push with your finger or elbow
to become red ; to make sth red
power and influence over other people
having lived or existed for only a short time ; not fully developed
legal , or acting according to the law or the rules
to feel , or to make sb feel , a sharp pain in a part of their body
an action that is used to put pressure on sb to do sth they do not want to do
the people who work at a school , college or university , but who do not teach students
to ask sb questions at a private meeting
very bright and strong
not using wires
to stick together or to make things stick together in a solid mass
a picture made using a pencil or pen rather than paint
unable to understand or solve sth
the system in some countries in which young people have to do military training for a period of time
a place where a surface suddenly drops to a lower level and then rises again
different or in a different way from ; not
without hiding any feelings , opinions or information
a large shop that sells many different types of goods
the state of being damp ; areas on a wall , etc. that are damp
a long flat piece of wood in a wooden floor
not made by a professional person
a quality or characteristic that sth has
a loud cry expressing joy , excitement , etc .
any of a series of compounds that contain carbon and hydrogen
the flat surface at the front of a television , computer , or other electronic device , on which you see pictures or information
done too soon or doing sth too soon , especially without enough thought
having many different aspects to be considered
as a result of s th just mentioned
looking thin , healthy and attractive
the attention that is given to sb / sth by newspapers , television , etc .
the act of moving power or responsibility from one person or group to another ; the period during which this is done
speed in doing sth , especially because you do not have enough time
to teach sb about sth or how to do sth
able to understand the difference between right and wrong
to give sb / sth a better moral character
involved in more work or activities , or spending more money , than you can manage without problems
the decay that takes place in a part of the body when the blood supply to it has been stopped because of an illness or injury
having a name or a reputation of the kind mentioned , especially one that is known by a lot of people
to win all the games in a series of games against another team or all the parts of a contest
done or given without asking questions , expressing doubt , etc .
at a lower level than the area around
the amount of money that a court decides should be given to sb who has won a case ; the decision to give this money
a long search for sth , especially for some quality such as happiness
difficult or impossible to read
made by people ; not natural
of or for both males and females
to speak in a very high voice , especially when you are excited or nervous
the end of a street , table , etc. that is farthest away from you or from where you usually come to it
a person who is very enthusiastic about cars or new technical devices and equipment
the process of reducing sth or the amount that sth is reduced by
together with or at the same time as sth / sb
to build or make sth again that has been damaged or that no longer exists
to surround sth with sth ; to fasten sth around sb / sth
to argue or complain noisily
part of a river where the water flows very fast , usually over rocks
related to the attitudes and behaviour of the first humans
the rights of animals to be treated well , for example by not being hunted or used for medical research
the row of bones in the middle of the back
a lump that is formed when blood dries or becomes thicker
connected with sb 's nature and personality
long wave
to walk with an effort through sth , especially water or mud
to suddenly become clear or understood
hot food , such as hamburgers and chips / fries , that is served very quickly and can be taken away to be eaten in the street
very clever and expressed in a quiet way that is not obvious ; often using irony
having a lot of money and a good standard of living
to become or make sth become flat or flatter
to be destroyed gradually by natural chemical processes
a formal set of ideas that is intended to explain why sth happens or exists
a small flat place on a cooker / stove that is heated by gas or electricity and is used for cooking on
the people in a country or an area who have the right to vote , thought of as a group
not noticing or really looking at anything although your eyes are open
to accuse sb of doing sth illegal and tell the police about it
a substance that is put into the blood and that protects the body from a disease
able to do sth quickly
a method or a system for achieving sth
to relax , especially by not getting too involved in or anxious about sth
belonging to a very simple society with no industry , etc .
the last part of a story , film / movie , etc .
a sum of money that you pay regularly to your employer or the government in order to pay for benefits such as health insurance , a pension , etc .
including all the things or people that are involved in a particular situation ; general
the main meal of the day , eaten either in the middle of the day or in the evening
mentally ill , especially because of very unhappy or shocking experiences
to separate or make sth separate into parts
very sad and unable to accept help or comfort
the quality of being unimportant , especially compared with other things that are important
connected with sth in an important or appropriate way
to send goods or information to all the people in a group
a place from which an organization or a military operation is controlled ; the people who work there
a series of planned activities that are intended to achieve a particular social , commercial or political aim
a space where sth is missing
the way in which a particular living thing functions
going from place to place
the title of a newspaper article printed in large letters , especially at the top of the front page
to work hard and use a lot of power
liquid crystal display ( a way of showing information in electronic equipment . An electric current is passed through a special liquid and numbers and letters can be seen on a small screen . )
the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another
heavily loaded with sth
the most important feature of sth ; something that sth else is based on or is made from
a piece of jewellery that you fasten in or on your ear
to spend time enjoying yourself in a noisy , enthusiastic way
an act of rolling a dice
something said or done to amuse people
to spend time with sb that other people do not approve of
confused ; unable to think clearly
a room in a house where a person can work or study without being disturbed
made from milk
to act in a play , film / movie , etc ; to act the role of sb
when two people are quits , they do not owe each other anything , especially money
carbon copy ( to ) ( used on business letters and emails to show that a copy is being sent to another person )
a wild plant growing where it is not wanted , especially among crops or garden plants
used to show a particular relationship
a lively and exciting quality or style
to divide people or things into groups of people or things that are similar in some way
having a lot of money , possessions , etc .
a mental illness in which sb has a strong desire , which they cannot control , to steal things
to sell sth to sb
to make sb / sth English in character
in two ways ; for two reasons
agreed to , said , done , etc. by sb who is in a position of authority
a very large amount of money
a thing that has been done or said before
to provide yourself / sb / sth with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
help that you need to perform a particular task
a piece of cloth that forms part of a piece of clothing
to follow one after the other in a repeated pattern
to send out steam
a thing of a particular kind
connected with education ; providing education
hard but easily broken
covering a large subject area , rather than trying to be exact and use few words
to make sb have to leave their job
to move very fast in a particular direction
to let sb know what you think or mean in an indirect way
an exciting spoken description of an event , which may not be completely true
a person who gives a message to sb or who delivers messages to people as a job
if you say a person is always doing sth , or sth is always happening , you mean that they do it , or it happens , very often , and that this is annoying
a person who reads , especially one who reads a lot or in a particular way
a person who works in another person 's house , and cooks , cleans , etc. for them
the pattern in every living cell , which decides how the plant , animal or person will develop and what it will look like
to form a mixture with sth
hard fat from around the kidneys of cows , sheep , etc , used in cooking
used without a noun immediately after it to show who is the oldest of three or more people
to tell sb firmly that you do not approve of sth that they have done
connected with the relationship that exists between people or groups that share the same ideas or interests
to put sb / sth in a particular position or state , especially a difficult or unpleasant one
connected with countries that unite to fight a war together , especially the countries that fought together against Germany in the First and Second World Wars
to provide sb with a place to e at and sleep
to avoid giving a direct answer to a question in order to hide the truth
a kind act
to close an envelope , etc. by sticking the edges of the opening together
mainly ; generally
a S Asian dish of meat , vegetables , etc. cooked with hot spices , often served with rice
to arrange knives , forks , etc. on a table for a meal
to change the way that a telephone or radio message sounds so that only people with special equipment can understand it
the feeling that you have when you want to know or learn more about sb / sth
extremely tired
a continuous shaking movement or feeling
to keep sth at the same level , rate , speed , etc .
in the lowest , last or furthest place or position
having neither a positive nor a negative electrical charge
not considered socially acceptable
the unhappy feelings caused by knowing or thinking that you have done sth wrong
to follow sb / sth by looking for signs that show you where they have been
one of the small sections that a play or an opera is divided into
the purpose that sth is designed for or expected to perform
to leave a place or start a journey ; to help sb do this
to test or measure sth
the act of identifying possible risks , calculating how likely they are to happen and estimating what effects they might have , especially in the context of a company taking responsibility for the safety of its employees or members of the public
a covering made to fit the head , often with a brim , ( = a flat edge that sticks out ) and worn out of doors
to cross , or exist on both sides of , a river , a road or an area of land
polite , especially in a way that shows respect
with very little rain
used to emphasize that two people or things are the same
to speak or say sth with a rough low voice
a difference between two things that should be the same
to be left somewhere in an untidy or careless way , not put away in the correct place
the things that are supposed to have happened to the characters in a film / movie , novel , etc , before the film / movie , etc. starts
a section of a police force that deals with a particular type of crime
to divide sth between two or more people
a person 's continued support for a political party , religion , ruler , etc .
to become five times bigger ; to make sth five times bigger
high-definition ( used of television , film or video images that are extremely high quality , with very clear , sharp outlines and details )
to move in the direction mentioned
decorated with ruffles
that cannot be stopped or prevented
to swell or make sth swell because of pressure from inside
a fat grey and white bird with short legs . Pigeons are common in cities and also live in woods and fields where people shoot them for sport or food .
a large and important town
with the sun as the centre
to move away from the place where you should be , without intending to
mentioned or printed previously in a letter , book , etc .
used to compare two aspects of a situation
a way of avoiding having to do sth
using the most modern methods and machines , especially electronic ones
the money that you make in business or by selling things , especially after paying the costs involved
used after an adjective to describe a particular type of person
the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and the fingers
to think about whether you should do sth , or how you should do sth
suitable for use on land or water
repeated many times and always happening in the same order
an area of land that is ruled over by a sultan
to separate and go in different directions
a flat piece of paper , cloth , metal , etc. that is attached to sth along one side and that hangs down or covers an opening
to make sth such as an article , seem longer or more impressive by adding things that are unnecessary
the political belief that society should change as little as possible
to make efforts to achieve sth
a hole or empty space inside sth solid
to throw back light , heat , sound , etc. from a surface
to hit sb / sth with your foot
to give a computer , etc. a set of instructions to make it perform a particular task
all the people living in a house
the money that a government receives from taxes or that an organization , etc. receives from its business
to send out a liquid
used when you are expressing thanks or asking politely for sth , to show that you are grateful to sb
giving clear and definite proof or information
the possibility of sth happening or being developed or used
a breed or type of animal or plant
a situation where everything is normal or as you would expect it to be
to dislike and have no respect for sb / sth
a person who takes part in a competition
either of the two groups that people , animals and plants are divided into according to their function of producing young
the wife of a prince
used to help you see sth more clearly
to produce a particular feeling or impression
the fact of protecting yourself in a dangerous or difficult situation
a strong statement that sth is true , especially when other people do not believe you
a machine that pays out money automatically
a typical feature or quality t hat sth / sb has
used to describe time passing
used to represent the sound made by a bell
to shape hot liquid metal , etc. by pouring it into a hollow container ( called a mould )
the authority to perform , publish , film , etc. a particular work , event , etc .
to suddenly break into small pieces ; to make sth suddenly break into small pieces
a place where dishonest or immoral people gather
to add up to or equal sth
to move slowly behind a group of people that you are with so that you become separated from them
solid , firm or stiff and difficult to bend or break
to follow the movements of sb / sth , especially by using special electronic equipment
something that is not smooth or regular in shape or arrangement
to make a person 's face , etc. seem bright and excited
liking to meet other people , enjoying their company and being friendly towards them
a unit for measuring the power of an engine
to jump from an aircraft using a parachute
very shocked and upset
away from the edge of a place
not easily av ailable ; not supplying as much as you need
to take or pull liquid or gas from somewhere
that can be used un derwater
extremely good
to put sth into a small space , especially to hide it or keep it safe or comfortable
( in the US and some other countries ) the right of people in general to use television or radio channels to present their own programmes
to mention sb / sth in a conversation , by accident or as if by accident
a principle that you believe in that influences how you behave ; a way in which you usually behave
the natural chemical production of a substance in animals and plants
the fact of sth ending or of sb dying
caring about others ; gentle , friendly and generous
right or appropriate for sb / sth
a layer of a substance that has formed naturally underground
a period of time during a year when a particular activity happens or is done
that you find unpleasant and dislike very much
a person who supports a political party , an idea , etc .
to spread out or unfold ; to spread sth out or unfold it
based on evidence that may be false or is not good enough
fame and respect because of sth you have done that people admire
a lot of unnecessary activity , excitement or trouble , especially caused by sth that is unimportant
a flash , or several flashes , of very bright light in the sky caused by electricity
the activity of making , repairing or decorating things made of cloth using a needle and thread
partly
used to attract sb 's attention or introduce a new subject of conversation
causing death or illness if swallowed or absorbed into the body
simple , friendly and informal
towards a place or position that is behind
to entertain people
that seems artificial ; false ; not real or sincere
to have a part in sth
intelligent
used to show that you feel the same towards sb or about sth
( in the past ) a group of wagons that were put into a circle in order to protect people in the middle
the main male character in a story , novel , film / movie , etc .
the art or activity of preparing and cooking food
used to talk or ask about how well sb is doing in a particular situation
to be able to be affected by a drug , difficult conditions , etc. without being harmed
a situation where sth fails or becomes weaker in a sudden or dramatic way
a small flash of light produced by an electric current
a mass of very small drops of liquid in the air , for example steam
that must be paid or can be paid
to force sb out of a job or position of power , especially in order to take their place
a strong feeling in favour of or against one group of people , or one side in an argument , often not based on fair judgement
something that people are interested in for only a short period of time
having the qualities that children usually have , especially innocence
to only just manage to win sth , pass a test , etc .
the true facts about sb / sth , especially those considered most important to know
deep and peaceful
below the correct pitch ( = how high or low a note sounds )
used with a plural verb to mean ‘ a small group of people ’
to let air come up noisily from your stomach and out through your mouth
to provide clothes for sb
if one thing repels another , or if two things repel each other , an electrical or magnetic force pushes them apart
to bring a feeling , a memory or an image into your mind
used to say that a particular situation or fact makes you sad or disappointed
dealing with a subject or problem in a general way rather than considering details
a sum of money that is paid to sb who has written a book , piece of music , etc. each time that it is sold or performed
to seem to lean over you , especially in a threatening way
a strong unreasonable fear of sth
a piece of equipment shaped like a tube , containing lenses , that you look through to make objects that are far away appear larger and nearer
to send money , help , etc. using a particular route
to give sb / sth authority , status or a particular type of treatment
to go in a particular direction slowly and with no definite purpose
used as a polite way of asking for sth or telling sb to do sth
located between two places , things , states , etc .
by a lot of people ; in or to many places
the study or practice of growing flowers , fruit and vegetables
available ; that sb can use
a style or method in art , music , literature , science , etc. that pays more attention to the rules and the correct arrangement and appearance of things than to inner meaning and feelings
the difference that exists between two things that are opposed to each other
responsible for your decisions or actions and expected to explain them when you are asked
to turn over completely in the air
the act of changing the direction that sb / sth is following , or what sth is used for
without any opposition or argument
suitable for marriage
a trained religious leader
off ; from
if sb has a temper , they become angry very easily
to make a legal agreement with sb for them to work for you or provide you with a service
to become or to make sth become bright with light or colour
dirty , unpleasant and not socially acceptable , especially because sex is involved
a book in which you keep photographs , stamps , etc .
to give sb a responsibility , etc , that they do not want and that they cannot get rid of
the business of making or selling clothes in new and different styles
to make sb / yourself look attractive for a party , etc , with fashionable clothes
to arrange the details of an agreement , especially between different countries
the branch of technology that deals with structures that are less than 100 nanometres long . Scientists often build these structures using individual molecules of substances .
a formal meal for a large number of people , usually for a special occasion , at which speeches are often made
an old man
a kilometre
to rent a room somewhere ; to share a rented room or flat / apartment with sb
to sting or feel strange and unpleasant because you are frightened , angry , excited , etc .
connected with the world in which we live rather than with spiritual things
guarded and / or made stronger so that it is difficult for people to enter or leave
likely to produce a successful result
owning a lot of land
a glass of whisky
on the surface ; in appearance
the process of becoming smaller in size ; the amount by which sth becomes smaller
the feeling that you have when you want to vomit , for example because you are ill / sick or are disgusted by sth
the 7th le tter of the English alphabet
to choose a particular function or item on a computer screen , etc , by pressing one of the buttons on a mouse or touch pad
the moment when a situation or a relationship that has existed for a time changes , ends or is interrupted
a person who is amusing and fun to be with
to go or be somewhere where you are not wanted or are not supposed to be
a woman rider on a horse ; a woman who can ride horses well
one of the short sections of equal length that a piece of music is divided into , and the notes that are in it
a small flat dry cake for one person , usually sweet , and baked until crisp
a newspaper of this size with short articles and a lot of pictures and stories about famous people , often thought of as less serious than other newspapers
the amount of damage or the number of deaths and injuries that are caused in a particular war , disaster , etc .
connected with the medical condition of depression
used to emphasize an adjective of size or quality
a time that is arranged in advance when newspaper photographers are invited to take photographs of sb
a view from a particular place
to take sth away from sb , so that they cannot use it
whose name is kept secret
a person or company that pays for a radio or television programme , or for a concert or sporting event , usually in return for advertising
involving very strong feelings or actions ; done in an enthusiastic way
so as to cross sth and be on the other side
happening or existing before a war , especially before the Second World War
a formal offer to supply goods or do work at a stated price
respected , admired and liked
to believe or say that sb is responsible for doing sth , especially sth good
to make a deep hole in the ground
in the direction in which the wind is blowing
to change your behaviour so that you can deal with a new situation better
continuously without interruption
that cannot be harmed or defeated ; safe
unable to take care of yourself or do things without the help of other people
to release sth or let it happen or be expressed in an uncontrolled way
of or near a coast
an official organization ( in the US a branch of the armed forces ) whose job is to watch the sea near a coast in order to help ships and people in trouble , and to stop people from breaking the law
not mixed with water or anything else
a set of events which form part of a longer process
to make sb / sth different in some way from sb / sth else
a tall structure used for sending television or radio signals
to cover sth / sb thickly or with too much of sth
to take part in a film / movie , play , television programme , etc .
next to and following sb / sth in order or importance
a mild swear word , used to emphasize a comment or a statement , especially an angry one
a job or profession
lacking in original or new ideas
an act of gargling or a sound like that made when gargling
having very strong feelings about sth and acting in an unacceptable way
existing in large numbers SYN many
work that students do during a course of study , not in exams , that is included in their final mark / grade
happening at a bad time
an Italian dish consisting of pieces of warm bread covered with oil and chopped raw tomatoes
a person , an animal or a vehicle that moves very quickly
a lack of agreement between facts , opinions , actions , etc .
a person who is loved or admired very much by other people
very interesting because of being unusual or not having an obvious answer
finding sth pleasant or enjoyable , especially sth you have liked or enjoyed for a long time
weapons , especially large guns , bombs , tanks , etc .
a person who is regularly unsuccessful , especially when you have a low opinion of them
disappointed because the person you admired or the idea you believed to be good and true now seems without value
the essential or most important part of sth
costing or worth two old pence
to or at the place where you live
to make sb want to start doing sth when they were not active or interested in doing it
to remove sb / sth and put another person or thing in their place
at a lower rank
finished ; dealt with
to be involved in a difficult situation , an argument , a disagreement , etc .
the action of reaching an agreement
used , usually after a passive verb , to show who or what does , creates or causes sth
to produce exact copies of itself
a false belief or opinion about yourself or your situation
to spread over an area of land
to make a hole in sth , using a drill
to bring back a situation or feeling that existed before
involving sex
the day before today
good for sth and making it likely to be successful or have an advantage
clearly and loudly so that people can hear
a list of the television and radio programmes that are on a particular channel and the times that they start
a person who starts or supports a revolution , especially a political one
a quantity of sth
to or into the place , condition , situation or activity where sb / sth was before
used to emphasize a positive statement or answer
a person who has done sth wrong or against the law
to perform a series of actions ; to follow a method or procedure
the use of machines to do work that was previously done by people
to put or build sth in a particular place
continuing for a long period of time without interruption , or repeated frequently , especially in a way that is annoying and cannot be stopped
to obtain sth by buying or being given it
enjoying harming others ; morally bad and cruel
a student who has been given a scholarship to study at a school , college or university
to try to make sb angry or upset by saying unkind things about them , laughing at their failures , etc .
not having the necessary qualities to deserve sth , especially respect
used by a man to address or talk about a male friend that he admires and likes
not feeling pity or sympathy , especially in a situation where it would be normal to do so
the result of an attempt to do sth
the beginning or first part of sth
a structure through which smoke or steam is carried up away from a fire , etc. and through the roof of a building ; the part of this that is above the roof
used in negative sentences and questions to talk about sth that has not happened but that you expect to happen
to depend on sb / sth for help and support
a person that you like or love and think is very kind
a person who takes too much interest in the details of political policy
to show or express a feeling
showing that you are anxious or tense
to see a film / movie , a television programme , etc. before it is shown to the general public and write an account of it for a newspaper or magazine
used to ask sb 's opinion of sb / sth
any place or state of suffering
a type of soft flat hat with a peak ( = a hard curved part sticking out in front ) . Caps are worn especially by men and boys , often as part of a uniform .
for a low price
to give sb an official notice that orders them to pay a fine because they have done sth illegal while driving or parking a car
an early form of a machine which later became more developed
the act of putting information into a computer ; the information that you put in
an event , experience , etc. that is surprising and shows you sth that you did not already know
to ask sb formally to go somewhere or do sth
a comparison of one thing with another thing that has similar features ; a feature that is similar
simply made , not showing much skill or attention to detail
to clean , treat and cover a wound
formed before you have enough information or experience of sth
a book that gives information about a place for travellers or tourists
a job or position of responsibility
to interrupt what sb is saying with your opinion or a remark
a situation in which a plant , an animal , a way of life , etc. stops existing
having a high moral or intellectual level
used at the beginning of a business letter , etc. to introduce the subject that it is about ; used on an email that you are sending as a reply
to be sexually attracted to sb
widely accepted and used for a long time ; traditional in style or idea
the complete path of wires and equipment along which an electric current flows
the act of supplying or making available things for people to buy or use
a person who competes in sports
evidence that helps to show that sth is true or correct
that has not been classified as being the member of a particular group
fairly good , but not of the best quality
a person whose job is to control and repair engines , especially on a ship or an aircraft
a feeling of great surprise
to move in continuous circles , going upwards or downwards
to be part of a process , situation , etc. especially an important part
that sb is forced to do or experience without being able to control it
so bad or difficult that you cannot tolerate it ; completely unacceptable
the activity of building again sth that has been damaged or destroyed
a feature that only belongs to one particular person , thing , place , etc .
new and interesting in a way that is different from anything that has existed before ; able to produce new and interesting ideas
to damage a ship so much that it sinks or can no longer sail
a person who fights against the government of their country
windows that have two layers of glass with a space between them , designed to make the room warmer and to reduce noise
an occasion when a shop / store sells its goods at a lower price than usual
if a person or thing is said to be fair game , it is considered acceptable to play jokes on them , criticize them , etc .
a group of similar people or things , especially one that you do not like or approve of
as high or as good as sth
used to emphasize that you are surprised , afraid , etc .
a person who is an expert on a particular subject and talks or writes about it on television or radio , or in a newspaper
a very strong feeling of sexual love
a public park
used when you want to correct or change sth that you have just said
to happen , especially by chance
to put a liquid into a bottle
money that is given or lent to students at a university or college who cannot pay the full cost of their education
strong and dark
the act or skill of building a wall or walls
ideas or opinions about sth
the process of putting together the parts of sth such as a vehicle or piece of furniture
shots from guns
not successful
to end a journey / trip
used before the family name , or the first and family name , of a woman who is not married , in order to speak or write to her politely
a pain in the stomach
an area of deep mud
a period of being questioned closely about your ideas , actions , etc .
to be in the right or suitable place
to become , or to let frozen food become , soft or liquid ready for cooking
of lower rank ; lower
the action of firing guns
to be very good at doing sth
easily able or likely to explode
violent or extreme
to spend a period of time in prison
to use power or kno wledge unfairly or wrongly
of or belonging to a man or boy who has al ready been mentioned or is easily identified
chosen well ; very suitable ; giving a good result
without moving at all
all the people who live in a city
not showing much care or thought ; seeming not to be worried ; not wanting to show that sth is important to you
a vote by the people of a country or a region on an issue that is very important
punishment that does not seem fair
to make a lot of holes in sb / sth
a large number of sth , such as questions or comments , that are directed at sb very quickly , one after the other , often in an aggressive way
a situation in which a lot of people need to be given food
a large , open part of a public building , especially an airport or a train station
to join sth to the main supply of electricity , gas , water , etc. or to another piece of equipment
to put poison in or on sth
to leave a place
interest that people show in sb / sth
a person who performs stand-up comedy
to make sb sad and without enthusiasm or hope
kept at a very low temperature in order to preserve it
taking or needing a lot of time
to make a long narrow cut or opening in sth
having a lot of spots on the skin
to find out information by searching or asking questions
to stay close to sb , especially because you need them emotionally
to travel at or reach a particular speed
to make a place untidy , causing damage , because you are looking for sth
extremely ; very
used to show that what you have just said is not as important as what you are going to say
violence ; aggressive behaviour
a very unpleasant smell
to make sb suffer unfairly because you do not like them , their opinions , or sth that they have done
a type of dance like tap , performed with soft shoes which do not make a noise
very large ; larger than you expected
tending to believe that other people are good , honest , etc .
to fight or compete with sb / sth , especially in order to get sth
without being asked , invited or expected
a passage or an entrance with an arch over it
to walk for pleasure , especially in the countryside
considered and judged by being compared with sth else
the quality that sb / sth has that makes people believe or trust them
to rub grease or fat on sth
to hold a position for long enough or succeed in sth well enough to make people accept and respect you
a single unit of language which means sth and can be spoken or written
to move quickly and suddenly
containing sth as an important part or feature
to search through a large amount of information or a large number of people , places , etc. looking for a particular thing or person
the act of discussing sth with sb or with a group of people before making a decision about it
the moment at which sb doing hard physical activity feels the greatest pain , after which the pain becomes less
very shocking and unacceptable
containing calcium and other mineral salts that make mixing with soap difficult
a soft thick mass or mixture
enjoyable in a way that gives you a sense of peace or a feeling of freedom from anx iety or pain
at or near the bottom of sth
one part of sth that is divided between two or more people
not in perfect condition ; bad in some way
used when addressing sb to show sympathy , especially when you are not being sincere
used in children 's games to say that the person playing is very close to finding a person or thing , or to guessing the correct answer
as a way of thanking sb or paying them for sth they have done
to try to catch fish in the area of water mentioned
to escape or enable sb to escape from a difficult situation
that can resist the damaging or harmful effects of sth
honest and direct
the process of keeping sth in a particular place until it is needed ; the space where things can be kept
how high or low a sound is , especially a musical note
the leaves of a palm tree , used as a material to make fences , baskets , etc. and roofs , especially on the coast of E Africa
the legal ending of a marriage
that saves you from the power of evil
believed to be correct and used by most people
something that is not treated with as much respect as other similar things because it is not thought to be as good , important or successful
created by people ; not happening naturally
a person who believes in the teachings of Jesus Christ or has been baptized in a Christian church
a person who performs a piece of music or a role in a play in a way that clearly shows their ideas about its meaning
existing only in your imagination or as an idea ; not likely to be real
to sew a piece of material to the edge of sth to decorate it or to make it stronger
one of the two halves of a sports field
performed by skaters on an ice rink
causing feelings of shame
to care for sb / sth
doing what you are told to do ; willing to obey
a ceremony in the Christian Church during which people eat bread and drink wine in memory of the last meal that Christ had with his disciples
official ; following an agreed or official way of doing things
the state of suffering and death caused by having no food
to judge sth by comparing good or positive qualities with bad or negative ones
the leader of the Roman Catholic Church , who is also the Bishop of Rome
that can be used instead of sth else
not willing to give information about sth , or answer questions that tell people too much about you
to return to a former state ; to start doing sth again that you used to do in the past
a person 's environment , experiences , friends and family , etc .
completely ; exactly
if two statements , etc. are inconsistent , or one is inconsistent with the other , they cannot both be true because they give the facts in a different way
to do or have what is required or necessary
making you feel strong dislike or disgust
spending a lot of time studying or reading
used in negative sentences and in questions instead of somewhere
that cannot be repeated or done again
doing the same thing in the same way several times
the end of a coat or shirt sleeve at the wrist
the ability to remember sth that you have learned or sth that has happened in the past
the act of running and controlling a business or similar organization
expecting to be obeyed immediately and without question or refusal
a social event at which people dance
while doing a particular job
belief in and support for an idea or a set of values
an adverb or a phrase that adds meaning to the verb in a sentence or part of a sentence
new in an impressive way
only open to people with special permission , especially because it is secret or dangerous
an act of stopping the movement or progress of sb / sth
to have sth as it main topic
to fly an aircraft or guide a ship ; to act as a pilot
an area of land used for a particular purpose
including or involving several different races of people
travelling between cities , usually with not many stops on the way
showing or depending on a difference ; not equal
to make sth necessary or appropriate in a particular situation
the situation of owing money , especially when you cannot pay
not having a strong or interesting taste
to cause sth to exist , happen or be done
to make a long high unpleasant sound because you are in pain or unhappy
to search for sth or push sth with its nose
the world ; the planet that we live on
a person who is rich , powerful and successful , especially in business
relating to a method of farming in which existing plants , crops , etc. are cut down and burned before new seeds are planted
to take place ; to happen
a conversation or an argument
the abbreviation for ‘ bacon , lettuce and tomato ’ ( used to refer to a sandwich filled with this )
physical or mental pain
the way that sth feels when you put your hand or fingers on it or when it comes into contact with your body
made to seem attractive , in a way that tricks people
pieces of wood , metal , brick , etc. that are left after sth has been destroyed
an imaginary line around the earth that is always the same distance from the equator ; this line on a map
a trick intended to make sb believe sth that is not true
a reddish-brown colour
money paid for work before it has been done or money paid earlier than expected
a feeling of worry , especially one that is shared by many people
knowledge and information related to a particular subject , especially when this is not written down ; the stories and traditions of a particular group of people
used to cor rect sb in a polite way
an easy victory
the action of giving out cards to the players
to make it difficult for sb to see for a short time
the planning of which television or radio programmes to broadcast
not allowing discussion or argument ; definite
a person who sells sth
trust in sb 's ability or knowledge ; trust that sb / sth will do what has been promised
connected with the ability to communicate in a language , especially a foreign language
unfair or cruel use of power or authority
a business whose work involves doing sth for customers but not producing goods ; the work that such a business does
the state of being physically and mentally healthy
to function very quickly because you are afraid , excited , etc .
to restrict sb and make them unable to do everything they want to
to develop for a period of time without any real anger or violence being shown
to take out a weapon , such as a gun or a sword , in order to attack sb
not affected by sth ; able to resist sth
used after nouns to show that sb has been chosen for a job , but is not yet doing that job
to cover or decorate sb / sth with material
to stop a fire from burning
the act of stopping sth
to write sth exactly as it is written somewhere else
to tell sb that you have arrived , for example for work or for a meeting with sb
to be sure or expect that sth will happen
designed to be used by infants
a problem or difficulty that causes a short delay
very serious or severe
to study sth carefully and try to discover new facts about it
to make a particular idea or opinion accepted by most people
a period of time that is spent doing a particular activity
to be necessary or recommended
to write sth down
used in the names of blocks of flats
seeming to last or take more time than it really does because , for example , you are very busy or not happy
available to be used at any time
to risk harming or destroying sth / sb
the age or period when a child normally attends school
producing no useful results
Father ( used in front of the name of some Christian priests )
not strict or severe ; not strict or severe enough
to watch people while they are taking an exam to make sure that they have everything they need , that they keep to the rules , etc .
hesitating to do sth or not doing sth immediately
to move through or across water
that you can understand and forgive
to announce sth publicly or officially , especially financial information or a warning
organized or intended for a particular purpose
a period of new life , growth or activity
to stretch your hand towards sth in order to touch it , pick it up , etc .
legal permission to go onto or through another person 's land
like or connected with autumn
an official order from a ruler or a government that becomes the law
an instrument for measuring and showing time , in a room or on the wall of a building ( not worn or carried like a watch )
a style and movement in abstract art that developed in New York in the middle of the 20th century and tries to express the feelings of the artist rather than showing a physical object
extremely serious or dangerous
the amount of freedom that you have to change sth or to do sth in the way you want to
used to describe a way of putting sth together by choosing things from among a large variety of different items
the act of saying that sth that sb else has said is wrong or not true ; an example of this
the period of time in which two people who are batting ( = hitting the ball ) play together and score points
thick stiff paper
ill / sick
the act of complaining about sth
any of the small changes or levels which sth is divided into ; the process or result of sth changing gradually
to plan or think of sth
a result that you try to achieve
occasionally rather than all of the time
the leader of a republic , especially the US
pressed closely together
a section of a piece of writing , usually consisting of several sentences dealing with a single subject . The first sentence of a paragraph starts on a new line .
wanting to be successful in life
used for giving a good or the most important example of sth
to come together or be brought together to form a tight group
to make an agreement or good relations between people or countries end
most enjoyable ; happiest
a form of a noun or verb that refers to one person or thing
a general attitude or feeling ; an atmosphere or a situation which exists in a particular place
according to an agreement , a law or a system
a sport in which you jump from a plane and fall for as long as you safely can before opening your parachute
something that sb says which is not true
something good that happens unexpectedly and helps sb / sth when they need help
the time when sth happens or when sth should happen
a semi-detached house ( = one that is joined to another house by one shared wall )
not strong or violent
not costing a lot of money
to officially end a marriage , business agreement or parliament
to change a language by combining it with a language from another place
a long thin strip of pasta , used especially in Chinese and Italian cooking
to rush or hurry somewhere
relating to language used for social purposes rather than to give information or ask questions
done or achieved in a polite or friendly way and without arguing
not split into smaller parts ; not divided
high in rank
the fact that a situation is difficult and sb may be easily offended
a sea animal that eats fish and lives around coasts . There are many types of seal , some of which are hunted for their fur .
a determined effort to achieve sth
to spend time with sb , especially a person or people that sb else does not approve of
to push sth closely and firmly against sth ; to be pushed in this way
an official of a club , society , etc. who deals with writing letters , keeping records , and making business arrangements
the act of doing deliberate damage to equipment , transport , machines , etc. to prevent an enemy from using them , or to protest about sth
a machine for cutting the edges of bushes , grass and hedges
the style or the way in which a suit , jacket , etc. is made
to change the genetic structure of sth
to make sb work hard
to move very fast , making a lot of noise
a piece cut off sth
difficult to remember clearly
a skill or type of experience that you need for a particular job or activity
to gently move or touch sth
connected with the imaginary story of a film / movie and not with real life
to get money or some advantage from sb by cheating them
a moral rule or a strong belief that influences your actions
connected with the period when people celebrate Christmas
a small piece of material that is used to cover a hole in sth or to make a weak area stronger , or as decoration
all the plays , songs , pieces of music , etc. that a performer knows and can perform
full of a particular thing , quality or meaning
to reduce the effect of a blow , hit , etc .
to show sth you are proud of to other people , in order to impress them
to make sb feel shocked and disappointed
yes
not easy ; needing effort or skill to do or to understand
rough treatment or sth that restricts your freedom and makes your life very d ifficult to bear
feeling or showing that you are grateful for sth
to hit a door , etc. firmly in order to attract attention
the quality of being pleasant
completed and available to be used
having good conditions that allow things to grow ; having a pleasant environment
a number of pieces of paper for writing or drawing on , that are fastened together at one edge
used after an adjective to show affection or dislike , especially in a patronizing way ( = one that suggests that you think you are better than sb )
without any pauses or stops
cheerful and often noisy
very exact and clearly defined
to give sb an official warning after they have broken a rule
the data or images shown on a computer screen
a shop , large or small
a party at which there is a lot of eating , drinking and sexual activity
to look at every part of sth carefully , especially because you are looking for a particular thing or person
lively and exciting , especially in flavour
having no effect ; not being satisfied
to keep sth that is an advantage for you ; to not give or sell sth to sb else
a lump caused by a disease that forms on or inside a person , an animal or a plant
to become bigger or longer when you pull it and return to its original shape when you stop
your way of walking or running
the bed on which a person who is ill / sick is lying
an attitude of doubting that claims or statements are true or that sth will happen
not mixed with any other breed or race , etc .
in which people are treated in different ways or have different advantages in a way that seems unfair
to relax , sleep or do nothing after a period of activity or illness ; to not use a part of your body for some time
the number you get when you add two or more numbers together
relating to the original people living in Australia
to suggest facts and ideas to explain sth ; to form a theory or theories about sth
looking as though you have been in a strong wind
to move forward very quickly , especially in an uncontrolled way
to refuse politely to accept or to do sth
severe action taken to restrict the activities of criminals or of people opposed to the government or sb in authority
to insult sb , especially by ignoring them when you meet
not doubted ; accepted without question ; not challenged
to move slowly on water or in the air
to aim sth at sb / sth
containing or producing the type of electricity that is carried by an electron
in agreement with sth
to move slowly downwards
any animal that eats meat
attractive in an unusual or old-fashioned way
a person or thing that has achieved a good result and been successful
so extreme or unusual it is almost impossible to describe
the leader of a group of people , especially a sports team
not paid
a day on which people work only in the morning or in the afternoon
pale yellow-brown in colour
expert advice that a company or person is paid to provide on a particular subject
to ask sb questions about sth , especially officially
to happen to or around sb without affecting them
involving cutting into the body
with nothing new or interesting in it
too emotional or romantic , in a way that is embarrassing
not reasonable or necessary ; not appropriate
in danger of being attacked or hurt , especially in their own home
too polite in a way that is not sincere
to close or join together the two parts of sth ; to become closed or joined together
great interest or excitement about sth
a group of people who do sth together or who have the same ideas
suffering from anaemia
into very small grains or pieces
not strong or bright , and therefore not attractive
just beginning or beginning again
a period during which you do not eat food , especially for religious or health reasons
having or including the m ost recent information
the state of being desperate
a device that is used to measure the time that sth takes ; a device that starts or stops a machine working at a particular time
to buy sth
away from home and lost ; having no home
to have a belief or an opinion about sb / sth
a road or route that is used when the usual one is closed
completely wet
in a way that is very definite and will not be changed
to hit sb / sth with great force
to pull parts of a piece of clothing together in folds and sew them in place
an amount of money that you pay once or regularly for an insurance policy
the process of sending and receiving messages through the air using electromagnetic waves
the act of deliberately making sb believe sth that is not true ( = of deceiving them )
a strip of film or tape on which the pictures and sound are repeated continuously
to be owned by sb
a group of related ideas , things or people
to cover sth with a ro of ; to put a roof on a building
to start doing sth
blame or disapproval
to publicly express thanks for help you have been given
to be too difficult for sb
a private meeting between people when questions are asked and answered
having a pleasant taste or smell
to move sth , especially in such a way that you damage it ; to hit or harm sb
connected with a particular country rather than with the other regions of the world that the country controls
to keep complaining to sb about their behaviour or keep asking them to do sth
the process of doing sth in order to make sth happen or to deal with a situation
practical knowledge or understanding of sth
very badly affected or damaged by sth
an object in the shape of a circle with a large hole in the middle
one more ; an extra thing or person
a picture that is cut into wood or metal then covered with ink and printed onto paper ; a picture that is copied from a painting using photography
not having much confidence in yourself ; not wanting to talk about yourself
the whole amount of
to refuse to accept sb for a job , position , etc .
smallest in size , amount , degree , etc .
to stop living at a place , belonging to a group , working for an employer , etc .
a thing that is difficult to deal with or to understand
a strong desire for sth
to add sth harmful to food or drink
to give sb the legal right or power to do sth
to continue to hold or contain sth
the part of the body at the end of the arm , including the fingers and thumb
a sweet liquid that is produced by flowers and collected by bees for making honey
a group of people
to send sth out from the body as or with waste matter
to reach a particular age , level or condition
looking or feeling ill / sick
a young woman
to react to an idea or a situation with strong dislike or fear
dealing with unpleasant or terrible things , such as murder , in a humorous way
a person who sells illegal drugs
if a supply of sth dries up , there is gradually less of it until there is none left
a light on a vehicle that you can turn on and off quickly as a signal
used to refer to the second of two people or things
a short period of sleep , usually during the day
an act of hitting sb with a whip as a punishment
the loss of employees because they stop working or move to other jobs ; the number of students who do not finish a particular course of study
a company that produces and sells music , CDs , etc .
to slowly begin to cover more and more of an area
to wash sth with a stream of water
a strong disagreement between two people or between opposing ideas , opinions , etc ; the meeting of two things that are very different
half a pint of beer or a similar drink
to start burning ; to make a fire start burning
to increase to a particular level , speed , etc. over a period of time
a type of flour made from maize ( corn )
suffering from a fever ; caused by a fever
the quality of being different or strange
used to describe or ask about the depth of sth
the money , property , etc. that you receive from sb when they die ; the fact of receiving sth when sb dies
to understand sth completely using your feelings rather than considering the facts
an item that forms part of a book , magazine , broadcast , discussion , etc .
the act of disagreeing in a conversation or discussion using a reason or set of reasons
the person or thing that comes or happens after all other similar people or things
the parts of ancient objects and buildings that have survived and are discovered in the present day
a soft mass of white material that is used for cleaning the skin or a wound
happening the next day , after an exciting or important event
sad and serious
a very steep side of a high cliff , mountain or rock
a game played on grass by two teams of 11 players . Players score points ( called runs ) by hitting the ball with a wooden bat and running between two sets of vertical wooden sticks , called stumps .
very unkind or unpleasant
that you can discuss or change before you make an agreement or a decision
to change from one activity or subject to another
connected with the middle social class
to improve and become brighter
the act of persuading sb to have sex with you
the amount of money that a person or company owes
powerful , true to life and not affected by emotion
a type of mushroom that has an effect like some drugs and that may make people who eat it hallucinate ( = see things that are not there )
on the other side of a particular area from sb / sth , and usually facing them
the form of a noun , a pronoun or an adjective when it is the indirect object of a verb or is connected with the indirect object
to make a substance or place dirty or no longer pure by adding a substance that is dangerous or carries disease
an official organization whose job is to make people obey the law and to prevent and solve crime ; the people who work for this organization
a tall piece of furniture used for storing things
the amount of writing in a book , or a document , etc ; the amount of time that a film / movie lasts
immediately after sth
the abbreviation for ‘ Victoria Cross ’ ( a medal for special courage that is given to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces )
a box , bag , etc. in which things are wrapped or packed ; the contents of a box etc .
dangerous , harmful or powerful
the basic qualities of a thing
unpleasant and immoral
the state of being holy
to give sb the information and details they need in order to understand what comes next
that can or must be paid back
fully involved in an activity or a state
a number of musicians who perform together , especially to play pop music
a reason to think that sth , especially sth bad , is true
a tool for cutting wire
to get a free ride in a person 's car ; to travel around in this way , by standing at the side of the road and trying to get passing cars to stop
the way sth develops or should develop
used when multiplying or dividing
the traditions and stories of a country or community
sad
special ; wonderful
to be available or to exist in a particular way
a large area of grass , usually with lines marked on it , where people play sports and games
a speech or lecture on a particular subject
a man who is considered typical of a person who does manual work
causing harm by doing sth too much
done without any warning
the highest standard that sb / sth can reach
a line , position or direction that is exactly perpendicular
that can be moved or pulled back into the main part of sth
with no cover or roof on
to hide sth , especially sth illegal , in sb 's clothing , possessions , etc. so that when it is found it will look as though they committed a crime
the destruction caused by sth
the part of a country that is near the coast
the number of votes by which one political party wins an election ; the number of votes by which one side in a discussion , etc. wins
a short piece of music which is part of a song and is played on a guitar
happening very soon or without delay
pink and pleasant in appearance
a belief that a particular type of work or way of life is especially suitable for you
used in compounds with the names of animals or plants to describe a very large type of the thing mentioned
a situation where people have different opinions about sth and often argue
to make sth easier to do or understand
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in a state of extreme excitement , and crying , laughing , etc. in an uncontrolled way
to move towards a place from different directions and meet
a recording of a radio broadcast or a video that can be taken from the Internet
in addition to what has just been said
very large , ugly and frightening
a thorough search of sb / sth
the science or practice of farming
to push or send sb somewhere quickly and not carefully
friendship and understanding between people
a particular place on an object
a person who reports news from a particular country or on a particular subject for a newspaper or a television or radio station
a thin piece of wood or plastic that you use for a particular purpose
the numbers from 1 000 to 9 999
one thousand
the power to choose sth freely or to make your own decisions
to eat food
the system of money that a country uses
lack of success in doing or achieving sth
to go from one bus , train , etc. to another in order to continue a journey
a reward or an act of thanks for sth you have done
to have two or more famous actors acting in it
a group of verbs that conjugate in the same way
polite and appropriate in a particular social situation ; not shocking
to remove sth from a surface with a brush or with your hand
a written contract between a person and an insurance company
any of the hollow spaces in the bones of the head that are connected to the inside of the nose
the white liquid that is produced by women and female mammals for feeding their babies
without any expression or emotion ; often pretending to be serious when you are joking
physically or mentally capable of sth
a sudden fall of a large amount of rock or earth down a hill
an arrangement that you make , with a shop / store for example , to pay l ater for sth you buy
unkind ; unpleasant
to force out air suddenly and noisily through your throat , for example when you have a cold
a person who has a lot of a particular quality
to officially approve sth / sb as being of an accepted quality or standard
a general agreement not to do sth or talk about sth
to replace a planned programme on the television
not appearing to be affected by the passing of time or by changes in fashion
calmly ; without showing any emotion
people say don 't hold your breath ! to emphasize that sth will take a long time or may not happen
to spoil the good opinion people have of sb / sth
a method or system of government , especially one that has not been elected in a fair way
a thing that is part of a person 's character , especially sth good
a situation during a race or competition , etc. when two or more people are at the same level
to move , drive or push sth forward or in a particular direction
the light of the moon
television / shows , etc. that use real people ( not actors ) in real situations , presented as entertainment
the process or result of being destroyed by natural causes or by not being cared for ( = of decaying )
used after nouns formed from verbs . The noun after ‘ of ’ can be either the object or the subject of the action .
very clear
a way of trying to influence the way people vote by giving them information , often sth bad about an opposing candidate , while seeming to be asking their opinion
when a dog barks , it makes a short loud sound
an act of arriving somewhere or attacking sth / sb in a way that is sudden and unexpected
a type of boot with two pairs of small wheels attached to the bottom
a small piece of land surrounded by a fence in which farm animals are kept
not working correctly
to take air , smoke , gas , etc. into your lungs as you breathe
a person whose behaviour is amusing or surprising
the place where you do your job
not arranged in an even way ; not having an even , smooth pattern or shape
of or belonging to the person writing or speaking
to increase in value over a period of time
needing sth as soon as possible
to accept responsibility or blame for sth
detailed information that you get by studying a set of figures
a system for finding information on the Internet , in which documents are connected to other documents using hypertext links
a hot drink made by mixing cocoa powder with milk and / or water and usually sugar
having one star in a system that measures quality . The highest standard is usually represented by four or five stars .
used to answer a question and say that sth is correct or true
not clear ; dark or dirty with mud or another substance
to do sth again in a similar way
quickly and suddenly or loudly
a device containing paper , sand , chemicals , etc. that a liquid or gas is passed through in order to remove any materials that are not wanted
an action or event that is a signal for sb to do sth
the fact of not having sth that you need , like enough food , money or a home ; the process that causes this
to touch sb / sth gently , especially in a sexual way or in a way that shows affection
to move quickly with exaggerated steps so that people will look at you
very fashionable and elegant
the act of avoiding sb or of avoiding sth that you are supposed to do
a very thick type of cream made by slowly heating milk , made and eaten especially in Britain
a straight part at the end of a racing track
a thick cold yellow or brown sauce that tastes hot and spicy and is usually eaten with meat
to lead or represent an organization , a group , etc .
during the part of sb 's life when they were most successful , famous , etc .
what you see when you look at a town , for example from a distance
a thing that has been twisted into a particular shape
to hit sb / sth
that is a basic or permanent part of sb / sth and that cannot be removed
an aircraft without wings that has large blades on top that go round . It can fly straight up from the ground and can also stay in one position in the air
a stupid or careless mistake
to try hard to persuade people to accept or agree with a new idea , buy a new product , etc .
connected with a bishop or bishops
to bend , hang or move downwards , especially because of being weak or tired
to officially agree to sth or allow it to happen
not caused by anything the person being attacked has said or done
to prevent sb / sth from moving forward or crossing sth
to discover information about sb / sth
to move , carry or dig sth using a fork
to pretend that you have a particular feeling
the great size or importance of sth ; the degree to which sth is large or important
not working hard
to make use of a lot of your money , supplies , time , etc .
to arrange objects so that they cover a large area and can be seen easily
that cannot be known
a drawing or plan of the earth 's surface or part of it , showing countries , towns , rivers , etc .
a television screen used to show particular kinds of information ; a screen that shows information from a computer
to become more healthy , confident or successful
to arrive at or reach a place
to live in a particular place
showing a lot of courage and determination
the state of having a physical or mental condition which means that part of your body or brain does not work correctly ; a particular condition of this sort
to walk , dance , or move with heavy steps
the act of imagining things ; a person 's imagination
to pretend to be feeling or thinking sth
a type of soft wool or cloth made from the hair of the alpaca , used especially for making expensive clothes
an action of coming or going down
a stupid mistake
a ball that is bowled so that it looks as if it will turn in one direction , but that actually turns the opposite way
to each side
not complicated ; easy to understand or do
a glass of strong alcoholic drink containing twice the usual amount
a person taking an exam
directed or operating from an aircraft to the surface of the land
arranged in strict groups , patterns , etc .
a very small living thing that can cause infection and disease
something that worries you
used to emphasize what you have just said
a flying insect that bites humans and animals and sucks their blood . One type of mosquito can spread the disease malaria .
an act of changing the place where you live or work
the central part of a country or an area
the kind of senses that the body uses to experience things
the act of starting sth
( in the US ) at the third of the three highest levels of achievement that students can reach when they finish their studies at college
living in a particular place
a step outside a door of a building , or the area that is very close to the door
the process or act of attracting a business partner , etc .
to treat or worship sb as a god
the last of a series of games or competitions in which the winner is decided
a large business company
pleasant to look at , especially in a sexual way
to cut lines into a piece of glass , metal , etc. in order to make words or a picture
not following a regular pattern ; not having a regular size and shape
to make sb do sth that seems strange or unreasonable
to seem strange or worrying to sb and make them feel uncomfortable
the use of words in a poem or song that have the same sound , especially at the ends of lines
a large wild animal of the cat family , that has yellowish fur with black lines ( = stripes ) and lives in parts of Asia
to apply sth to your skin , face , etc .
to start being independent
in a position out of the water
to bend , move or stretch an arm or a leg , or contract a muscle , especially in order to prepare for a physical activity
not behaving well
large and solid ; not delicate
a house where people stay on holiday / vacation
a person or company that pays people to work for them
to last longer ; to serve more people
to kick , hit or throw a ball through the air in a skilful way
to get better , stronger , etc ; to improve
people or things that are considered unimportant compared to sb / sth else
connected with tides ( = the regular rise and fall of the sea )
to take action in order to protect yourself against being blamed for sth
in large numbers
an act that is not legal , honest or morally acceptable
to prepare a meal
used to describe a human or living example of the thing mentioned
to make fruit , plants , etc. grow or develop faster than normal by keeping them in special conditions
harmful to sth ; not helping sth
having an allergy to sth
having no good qualities or useful skills
to prepare and use land for growing plants or crops
the quality of being clear and easy to see
a person , thing or situation that is ridiculous or annoying and cannot be taken seriously
requiring a person to live at a particular place ; offering living ac commodation
a choice or judgement that you make after thinking and talking about what is the best thing to do
done or given before sth is going to happen
dark and dirty
having parts that move in this way
a large building or group of buildings for soldiers to live in
to discover or find sb / sth by using your sense of smell
the natural world in which people , animals and plants live
the act of going to different parts of a building , an area , etc. to make sure that there is no trouble or crime
to interrupt sth at intervals
meat from the tail of a cow , used especially for making soup
to avoid leaving a path , road , etc .
that helps to prevent sb / sth from slipping ; that does not slip
a large flat shellfish . Some types of oyster can be eaten and others produce shiny white jewels called pearls .
financial profit
to put sperm into a woman or female animal in order to make her pregnant
the meaning that a word or phrase has ; a way of understanding sth
connected with the factions of an organization or political party
the part of the body where the legs join at the top including the area around the genitals ( = sex organs )
all the abilities of a person 's body or mind
to deliver sth and then go away
lifted upwards
an amount of an area or of a place that is empty or that is available for use
on the way to or intended for a place
a ceremony to celebrate the start of a public event or the first time a new building , road , etc. is used
a mass of sth that is high in the middle and wider at the bottom than at the top
that can be prevented
a person who is seen as representing a particular quality or activity
a meeting , especially one between politicians and members of the public , that is held in order to discuss general issues or a particular problem
the 17th letter of the English alphabet
a person who plays a lot of sport , especially as a professional
a large bowl attached to a pipe that you sit on or stand over when you get rid of waste matter from your body
to put sth valuable or important in a place where it will be safe
responsibility for doing sth badly or wrongly ; saying that sb is responsible for sth
to give sb drugs in order to make them calm and / or to make them sleep
furthest north
a document showing that you have completed a course of study or part of your education
to appoint sb to a job
the hard black wood of various tropical trees
to stop sb from going somewhere or seeing sth by standing in fr ont of them or in their way
a plan or a suggestion for making sth happen or for improving it
to force sb / sth to come out of a place by filling it with smoke
to damage sth badly
calm , gentle and reasonable because of age or experience
activity that you do for pleasure and that needs physical effort or skill , usually done in a special area and according to fixed rules
a type of plaster that is used for covering ceilings and the outside walls of buildings
used as a form of address by children in school to a male teacher
to give sb an award , a university degree or a particular honour or right
to be located ; to be in a place
to successfully perform a skilful action or movement
a measurement that is made to find out how deep water is
without being able to check sth or think about it
a plant with large green leaves that are eaten raw , especially in salad . There are many types of lettuce .
to admit that you have been defeated and want to stop fighting ; to allow yourself to be caught , taken prisoner , etc .
wanting to be in the same situation as sb else ; wanting sth that sb else has
before the present time or the time mentioned
a warning that sth should be treated carefully because it may cause problems
to give a person or an animal a drug , especially to make them unconscious , or to affect their performance in a race or competition
a long and determined effort to achieve sth that you believe to be right or to stop sth that you believe to be wrong
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
a complaint about sb / sth or a conversation in which you complain about them
to let sb have sth
to float or be supported on water or air
used to show that sb is surprised or annoyed
happening or developing steadily
popular music of the sort that has been popular since the 1950s , usually with a strong rhythm and simple tunes , often contrasted with rock , soul and other forms of popular music
the quality of sth
influence , power or control over sb / sth
a vehicle with special equipment , used for taking sick or injured people to a hospital
to be losing a game or other contest
to train sb / yourself / an animal to do sth
an offensive word or phrase that is used about a person or group of people
a part of a piece of clothing that covers all or part of your arm
to make sth by cutting
to understand sth completely
if an emotion awakens or sth awakens an emotion , you start to feel that emotion
to fasten sth with a clasp
to keep stating that sth is true , even though other people do not agree or do not believe it
God
a person or group of people who stand outside the entrance to a building in order to protest about sth , especially in order to stop people from entering a factory , etc. during a strike ; an occasion at which this happens
used in the names of roads
pleased to welcome guests ; generous and friendly to visitors
unkind , for example by not letting sb have or do sth
to look angry and refuse to speak or smile because you want people to know that you are upset about sth
to show or say that sth is true or accurate
having the necessary training and equipment to be able to act quickly when there is an emergency such as an accident , an attack or a natural disaster
to agree to do sth that you have been refusing to do for a long time
to make an exact copy of sth
a person who lives in a particular place or district
a low sound like that of sth heavy falling and hitting a surface
to raise your shoulders and then drop them to show that you do not know or care about sth
to touch or move sth with your thumb
a small meal or amount of food , usually eaten in a hurry
a vehicle , building , etc. that is in very bad condition
to show your approval of sb / sth by clapping your hands
a female person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified
living wild , especially after escaping from life as a pet or on a farm
to treat or criticize sb in a very severe or strict way
the activity of visiting interesting buildings and places as a tourist
the process of getting sth back , especially from a place where it should not be
dull grey in colour , like lead
to slope upwards
a person who gains as a result of sth
done roughly and rudely
that sticks out from sth in a round shape
to keep sth in your mouth and pull on it with your lips and tongue
a part of the sea or a river where fish are caught in large quantities
a sharp bend in a road or river
strong and not changing or becoming weaker
a state of confusion in which things are untidy
to check sth for a second time or with great care
from ancient Greece or like the styles of ancient Greece
to seem to pass very quickly
able to express a feeling
used especially in negative sentences and questions to emphasize that you do not like sb / sth
a small group of people within a larger one whose members have some different aims and beliefs to those of the larger group
( US ) the number of votes given to one person , political party , etc. when this number is less than 50 % but more than any other single person , etc. receives
to make sb / sth fail
to fail to reach the next stage of a competition , etc .
in a very bad condition ; not working correctly ; very tired and sick
to become or make sb become calmer and less worried
preserved in vinegar
a person who examines a situation such as an accident or a crime to find out the truth
the place where your natural feelings that make you react in a particular way are thought to be
a board with a sign on it , in front of a doctor 's or lawyer 's office
building material that is made by mixing together cement , sand , small stones and water
to say that sth you have said earlier is not true or correct or that you did not mean it
connected with types of music such as rhythm and blues and reggae that are played by black musicians
an academic article about a particular subject that is written by and for specialists
to spoil sth completely
a thing that does not follow a rule
the art of making sculptures
moving from one point to another without any strict structure
happening all the time or repeatedly
a part of a sound system that records and / or plays sounds on a disc or tape
the judges of a country or a state , when they are considered as a group
a cheque that the government pays through the giro system to people who are unemployed or sick , or who have a very small income
skilful and clever , especially in dealing with people
to search for sth by moving things or turning things over
used to make a comment or to add information about what you have just said
with no handicap
spending a lot of time sitting down and not moving
orange juice , or a drink made from or tasting of oranges
to work as a doctor , lawyer , etc .
at a time that you do not know exactly or has not yet been decided
skilful and accurate
a person or thing that causes problems or difficulties
to believe that sth is true , especially sth that is not very likely
an animal that has been hunted and killed
to make sth dirty or no longer pure , especially sth that people consider important or holy
to make the level of sth increase
used to avoid repeating the full form of a verb in the passive or a progressive tense
to have or keep a particular power
a unit that can form part of a course of study , especially at a college or university in Britain
to keep animals or plants in order to produce young ones in a controlled way
a long story about events over a period of many years
separated by a distance , of space or time
into small pieces
a person or company that supplies goods
to remove dirt from sb / sth / yourself with your hands or a brush
a person who supports political , social and religious change
to interest or excite sb , especially in a sexual way
gone by recently ; just ended
to prevent sb / sth from entering a place or taking part in sth
the scientific description of different races and cultures
not very severe , but continuous
to put a layer of soft material in or on sth in order to protect it , make it thicker or change its shape
to criticize sb severely , and often publicly , because of sth they have done
lasting until death
needing sleep ; ready to go to sleep
used to show where sb / sth starts
a person who makes money by starting or running businesses , especially when this involves taking financial risks
to use force to separate sth from sth else
an act of replying to sth / sb in speech , writing or by some action
a second university degree , or , in Scotland , a first university degree , such as an MA
to move or pour out in a continuous flow ; to produce a continuous flow of liquid or gas
suitable for doing a particular thing , so that it is likely to be successful
to put sb in a difficult or embarrassing situation by doing sth that they do not expect
to fix sth to sth else , usually with a sticky substance ; to become fixed to sth in this way
to connect one object or place to another
the act of breaking sth
a set of clothes and equipment that you use for a particular activity
an occasion when sb forgets sth , or does not think clearly ( thought to be typical of what happens when people get older )
a hand
a person or thing that people do not find interesting , attractive or sexually exciting
to damage a muscle , etc. by using too much force
belonging to a family of high social rank ( = belonging to the nobility )
to make people feel strong emotions
the state of being in a place or situation where there is no protection from sth harmful or unpleasant
work that people have to do at night , for example in a hospital
an act of letting a liquid come or fall out of a container ; the amount of liquid that comes or falls out
to make sb do sth that they do not want to do
to do things for pleasure , as children do ; to enjoy yourself , rather than work
that deserves help , praise , a reward , etc .
a situation in which there is new interest in a particular subject , form of art , etc. after a period when it was not very popular
to think that sb / sth is good
not large enough in amount or size
a song or poem that tells a story
making you unable to feel anything
a short piece of writing to help you remember sth
the part of a town facing the beach
a part of sth that is separate from the other parts or can be considered separately
a place in an electronic document that is connected to another electronic document or to another part of the same document
happening suddenly for short periods of time ; not regular or continuous
showing courage
to give a false impression of sb / sth
venerable people or things deserve respect because they are old , important , wise , etc .
this / that is the important point , reason , etc .
a sloping position
more seriously or severely
a regular series of activities
near to a particular place ; easy to get to
forming the inner part of sth ; not on the outside
full of exciting events and activity
a long loose piece of clothing worn over other clothes to protect them from dirt , etc .
an area of ground that is very wet or covered with water and in which plants , trees , etc. are growing
to take the skin off an animal , a fruit or a vegetable
not successful ; not achieving what you wanted to
full of exciting and extreme emotions or events ; behaving or reacting to sth in an exaggerated way
the movement of messages and signals through an electronic communication system
to become deeper ; to make sth deeper
a device that uses electricity , oil or gas to produce light
an officer of low rank in the US navy
to stop suddenly because of a lack of power or speed ; to make a vehicle or en gine do this
two animals or birds of the same type that are breeding together
growing thickly
to join or stick things together with Sellotape
that you must pay tax on
making you feel dizzy ; making you feel that a situation is changing very fast
if sth blurs your eyes or vision , or your eyes or vision blur , you cannot see things clearly
a formal meeting or series of meetings of a court , a parliament , etc ; a period of time when such meetings are held
not working well ; not in good condition
a famous or important person
the way that sb / sth looks on the outside ; what sb / sth seems to be
to make a formal request , usually in writing , for sth such as a job , a place at college , university , etc .
to shock sb very much
to affect sb / sth in an unpleasant or harmful way
a small group of people who take part in a particular activity
when you see sb / sth for the first time
food put inside a sandwich , cake , pie , etc .
long hair that has been twisted into a round shape and is worn on top or at the back of the head
to make sth smooth
not suitable for sth
a piece of equipment that can burn various fuels and is used for heating rooms
the net weight of sth is the weight without its container or the material it is wrapped in
ordinary ; not special or remarkable in any way
to be born again
to no longer work or function ; to make sth no longer work or function
not skilfully or not carefully
the skin of an animal with the fur still on it , used especially for making clothes
thread that is used for sewing
sinking deeply into the face
saying what sb / sth is like ; describing sth
to destroy or get rid of sth completely , especially sth bad
showing a lot of clear sharp detail
a particular way of doing sth ; a particular type of sth
a formal letter or statement saying that you will or must leave your job or house at the end of a particular period of time
to watch , listen to and judge sb at an audition
stupid or crazy
the sport or business of catching fish
the intention to be honest and helpful
to be very angry about sth
to give money , food , clothes , etc. to sb / sth , especially a charity
relating to verbs
the general direction in which sb 's ideas or actions are moving
to find and gather together people , animals or things
a matter that is being officially investigated , especially by the police
to have a full and exciting life
to put a raised design or piece of writing on paper , leather , etc .
to pay sth
belonging to a class of words that refer to male people or animals and often have a special form
to leave a place and do sth different
to make sth available or to provide the opportunity for sth
the act of forfeiting sth
the crime of refusing to obey an order made by a court ; not showing respect for a court or judge
very high and loud , in an unpleasant way
an act of leaving , especially of an actor from the stage
the right to use a building or a piece of land according to the arrangements in a lease
to make a process happen more quickly
extremely attractive and impressive ; deserving praise
having an unpleasant taste or smell because it is not fresh
to break or break sth into very small pieces
a relative
to allow liquid or gas to get in or out through a small hole or crack
to return to an idea or a subject and discuss it again
used in questions to ask who sth belongs to
a long piece of leather , chain or rope used for holding and controlling a dog
used to introduce a contrasting idea
to explain sth in a simple , clear way
an amount of money given to sb by an organization to help pay for their education
to give attention , effort , etc. to sth new or different
not having enough of sth , especially sth that is essential
to write down sth as a record
very serious and important ; giving you a reason to feel worried
to win against sb in a war , competition , sports game , etc .
looking clean and neat ; well dressed in fashionable and / or formal clothes
the fact of being a candidate in an election
a full or sympathetic understanding of sth , such as a situation or a problem , and of what it involves
to introduce sb formally , especially to sb of higher rank or status
the skill with which sb makes sth , especially when this affects the way it looks or works
the hours of the day when you are awake , working , etc .
the details of a subject that you need to think about or discuss
a sign that shows the state or nature of sth
old and in bad condition
an area of low flat land , especially near water
the day or evening before an event , especially a religious festival or holiday
to remind you of sb / sth
problems and difficulties that are annoying
activities that involve breaking the law
a small arch made of metal or plastic , put into the ground
showi ng parts of the body that are usually covered
to delete ( = remove ) part of a text on a computer screen in order to place it somewhere else
a person , a company or a country that grows or makes food , goods or materials
a 20th century style and movement in art and literature in which images and events that are not connected are put together in a strange or impossible way , like a dream , to try to express what is happening deep in the mind
to operate a vehicle so that it goes in a particular direction
not likely to change or move
to remove the thin outer layer of sth , especially of fruit
very unfriendly or aggressive and ready to argue or fight
not influenced by other people or by your own feelings
to look at sb suddenly and quickly
a person who works , especially one who does a particular kind of work
people who have died
feelings of worry and unhappiness about sth
to pull sth / sb with a lot of effort
to pass slowly into sth
a way of making a group of people all think about sth at the same time , often in order to solve a problem or to create good ideas
in the correct or expected manner
to walk with heavy or noisy steps , especially for a long time
to call for or try to obtain st h
the official who controls the game in some sports
if sb / sth oozes a particular characteristic , quality , etc , they show it strongly
the act of changing sth that is good or right into sth that is bad or wrong ; the result of this
a band of radio waves used for broadcasting television or radio programmes
to make a race take place
used to express a positive or negative opinion about sb / sth
used to ask sb to repeat sth because you did not hear it or did not understand it
having strong winds and little protection from them
to separate into smaller pieces
boring and ordinary
to walk with stiff regular steps like a soldier
( in Britain ) the title of the head of some schools and university colleges
the state of being alive as a human ; an individual person 's existence
a glass of sherry
to turn sth around in a circle with your hand
controlled by an evil spirit
a great success , achievement or victory
not able to move
used ( but not in the US ) before numbers which show standard metric sizes of paper
the study of science
to produce a test copy of a piece of printed work so that mistakes can be corrected
to move suddenly and quickly and be very sharp
to allow a particular program , language or device to be used with it
not exactly what you want ; not perfect
the place where sb / sth exists
the person who is in charge of a college or a university
( in Britain ) a title given to a woman as a special honour because of the work she has done
to a large degree ; very much
a person or company that builds ships
that has a cord attached
complete destruction , failure or defeat
a Jewish religious leader or a teacher of Jewish law
mainly
far from what most people consider to be normal , reasonable or acceptable
the time when the sea is at its lowest level ; the sea at this time
the act of protecting sth with a material that prevents heat , sound , electricity , etc. from passing through ; the materials used for this
careful and sensible ; showing good judgement
a part of a machine that turns around a central point
to be included in a particular group
a variety of things of a particular type
to be of value or importance to sb
used before or after sb 's name to show that they are the older of two people who have the same name
an opening that allows light to reach a lens , especially in cameras
a slope
a game played with marbles
an adverb or a preposition that can combine with a verb to make a phrasal verb
to decide that a claim , etc. is valid
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 .
to put and keep documents , etc. in a particular place and in a particular order so that you can find them easily ; to put a document into a file
the act of dismissing sb from their job ; an example of this
to improve the impression that people have of you
a building that has special historical importance
the most important product , service , building , etc. that an organization owns or produces
to put a lot of sth in a pile on sth
any period of seven days
visiting a lot of different places in a very short time
to use your skills , abilities , etc. to do sth that earns you money but that other people do not respect because you are capable of doing sth better
happening immediately before a meal
used to show that you approve of sth , or are pleased
a loss or defeat ; a change from success to failure
below the surface of water
to fit sth / sb into a very small space between two other things or people , or between two times
with bleary eyes and seeming tired
to take an opportunity to do sth
an organization or idea that people support or fight for
to provide a screen for a lamp , light , etc. to make it less bright
completely fit and healthy
very small drops of water that form in the air or on cold surfaces when warm air suddenly cools
a situation in which people disagree , argue or annoy you
too strong to be put into words
a shining light that seems to move slightly
the state of being unable to decide
a written or spoken statement , especially about what people feel or believe
looking or feeling like rubber
an amount of another substance in a small round solid piece
people who are unable to hear very well
a business that buys and sells products , especially cars , for a particular company ; the position of being a dealer who can buy and sell sth
exactly ; directly
to put people or things into groups according to what type they are
to tie a bandage firmly around an injury or a wound
all the people who are related to each other , including those who are now dead
a person or thing that has been ignored and deserves to receive more attention
to do what you have promised to do ; to go where you have agreed to go
to make sure that sth happens or is definite
to make a deep continuous sound
forming a basic , large or important part of sth
in the most important ways , without considering things that are less important
a musical instrument played especially in Scotland . The player blows air into a bag held under the arm and then slowly forces the air out through pipes to produce a noise .
obscene language or behaviour
to come close to sth in amount , level or quality
to break sth into small pieces or into a po wder by pressing hard
to be filled with a strong emotion that you do not fully express
liking to keep things tidy and in order ; looking tidy or doing things in a tidy way
a person whose personality is different from your own but who shows or acts as another side of your personality
having strong beliefs or opinions that are never going to change
if a plant withers or sth withers it , it dries up and dies
a long deep hole dug in the ground in which soldiers can be protected from enemy attacks ( for example in northern France and Belgium in the First World War )
not practical or serious
to stop yourself from thinking about or remembering sth unpleasant
to use rude or offensive language , usually because you are angry
containing faults or mistakes ; not complete or perfect
a piece of clothing , especially a coat or jacket , made of real or artificial fur
to choose sb / sth
to decide and state officially in court that sb is guilty of a crime
bad luck ; sb / sth that is thought to bring bad luck in a mysterious way
in a way that is sensible or can be relied on
more than the amount or number mentioned
a statue , stone , etc. that is built in order to remind people of an important past event or of a famous person who has died
spread out completely
to show formally by marking a paper or raising your hand which person you want to win an election , or which plan or idea you support
the parliament of the United Kingdom , consisting of the House of Commons and the House of Lords
having lines printed or drawn across it
a time of great danger , difficulty or confusion when problems must be solved or important decisions must be made
the way in which people or things are placed or arranged in relation to each other
to have an effect on sb / sth , especially a bad one
to take sth from sb that they do not want to give , suddenly or violently
the act of printing a book , a magazine , etc. and making it available to the public ; a book , a magazine , etc. that has been published
an organization consisting of countries , businesses , etc. that have joined together in order to help each other
to not want to do sth because it is too much trouble
an attractive young woman who is the mother of a young child or children
to produce or design sth that has not existed before
something that you risk losing , especially money , when you try to predict the result of a race , game , etc , or when you are involved in an activity that can succeed or fail
made to fit well or closely
having a lower than usual temperature ; having a temperature lower than the human body
feeling heat in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way
the point when sth is at its best or strongest
a stupid , unpleasant or awkward person , especially a man
forming a part , often an essential part , of sth
the act of showing your ticket , etc. when you arrive at an airport
to build sth or put sth somewhere
a method of buying an article by making regular payments for it over several months or years . The article only belongs to the person who is buying it when all the payments have been made .
spoken or written words that have no meaning or make no sense
opposition , disagreement , etc. that exists between small groups of people within an organization or political party
to remove or reduce an unpleasant feeling or pain
a drink made of milk , and sometimes ice cream , with an added flavour of fruit or chocolate , which is mixed or shaken until it is full of bubbles
having the slow strong rhythms and sad mood of blues music
to give a lot of sth such as praise or criticism to sb
a wise , experienced and respected political leader
a way of addressing sb who is not completely awake
not reaching the standard expected in a particular profession
the part of a picture , photograph or view behind the main objects , people , etc .
( in writing ) Lieutenant
to make a mistake or mistakes and stop while you are speaking , reading to sb or playing music
a post that shows where the end of a race is
money or property that you ask to be given to a particular person when you die
a sexually attractive person
to ma ke a movement or sound to give sb a message , an order , etc .
a long time before or after a particular time or event
including the most important aspects of sth ; not exact or detailed
to hold on tightly to sb / sth
a very offensive word used to insult sb and to show anger or dislike
to stop holding sth or stop it from being held so that it can move , fly , fall , etc. freely
used as the past tense of may when reporting what sb has said
a small group within a community or country that is different because of race , religion , language , etc .
to remove chemicals , minerals , etc. from soil
to not have the desire or courage to do sth
to try and make sb hurry or do sth quickly , especially when they do not want to do it
used to show that sb belongs to a group or an organization
twenty-four hours a day , seven days a week ( used to mean ‘ all the time ’ )
full of sth bad or unpleasant
a substance used for getting rid of marks , paint , etc .
a short line at the top or bottom of some styles of printed letters
a style of a woman 's hair in which it is cut the same length all the way around
to do sth at a particular speed or to a particular standard so that other people are then forced to copy it if they want to be successful
silly or unacceptable behaviour
thin and with a good shape
not existing in large numbers or in many places
a label on sth that shows how much you must pay
to make sb feel that they are not as good or important as they thought they were
to suddenly move or do sth unexpected
forming a corporation
to cause sb / sth to be or become sth
to be too difficult for sb to understand or solve ; to trick or confuse sb
to take sth somewhere by truck
a situation in which the financial affairs of a business that cannot pay its debts are managed by an independent administrator
to cook meat or fish under direct heat or over heat on metal bars
a piece of furniture with doors , drawers and / or shelves , that is used for storing or showing things
everything that can be seen around an event that is taking place , but which is not part of that event
a series of people in order of importance
used to agree with sb 's suggestion
connected with a particular state of a country , especially in the US
to be or become wide open
to become or make sth become difficult to distinguish clearly
pleasant ; that you enjoy or want
the act of stealing or destroying property in a captured town
liking or good at sport
very enthusiastic about sth ( often a hobby )
an award that is given to a person who wins a competition , race , etc. or who does very good work
help in doing sth
across fields or open country rather than on roads or a track
a part of a wall that is set further back than the rest of the wall , forming a space
a sport in which you fly while hanging from a frame like a large kite which you control with your body movements
to change repeatedly in size , amount , quality , etc. from one extreme to another
a series of words and symbols that tells you where you can find sth using a computer , for example on the Internet
a slight advantage over sb / sth
showing reasons why a wrong or illegal act , or a bad situation , should be judged less seriously or excused
to attack sb / sth , especially suddenly
a worker in one of the essential services such as health , education or the police
made stronger because water or other substances have been removed
to aim sth in a particular direction or at a particular person
the distance that light travels in one year , 9.4607 × 10 kilometres
to give sb the desire , confidence or enthusiasm to do sth well
to become less strong
without becoming any less strong
a long , powerful wave in the sea / ocean
a preliminary is an action or event that is done in preparation for sth
suddenly and completely
to make sth more attractive ; to decorate sth
not receiving enough care or attention
a copy of sth , usually smaller than the original object
three points , goals , etc. scored by the same player in a particular match or game ; three successes achieved by one person
the feeling of not being interested in or enthusiastic about something , or things in general
a kind or forgiving attitude towards sb that you have the power to harm or right to punish
a person who copies the way another person talks or behaves in order to entertain people
a place where people live
in several different ways , usually by several different people
to aim or point sth in a particular direction
a particular quality that makes sth different from other similar things and makes it easy to recognize
connected with an area of land that has hills or mountains
not right or appropriate for a particular person , purpose or occasion
to catch sb or obtain sth in a skilful way
the act or cost of transporting goods from one place to another
the highest or most important rank or position
used in expressions of time with the simple past tense to show how far in the past sth happened
an act of squeezing a part of sb 's skin tightly between your thumb and finger , especially in order to hurt them
to move or develop very slowly
very attractive , often in an unusual way
having very small amounts of sth
to add tasks to other tasks so that they are ready to be done in order ; to come together to be done in order
the goods carried in a ship or plane
that is obvious enough to be n oticed
to give sb more or too much of sth
any alcoholic drink
to live in or share a flat / apartment
a person who is new and has little experience in a skill , job or situation
people who live a moral life ; people who are admired for the work they do to help other people
easy to see or notice ; clear or definite
a particular quality in your personality
a situation where there is a large amount of sth pleasant
the state of feeling annoyed or angry
a large container for holding liquid or gas
to prevent sb / sth from growing or developing as much as they / it should
a confident way of behaving that is intended to impress people , sometimes as a way of hiding a lack of confidence
to move over a surface , making a loud crushing noise
used when the animal or thing that does an action is also affected by it
the facts , signs or objec ts that make you believe that sth is true
affecting your mind even though you are not aware of it
operating secretly and often illegally , especially against a government
a physical punishment , usually involving being hit hard many times
the particular way in which sth is understood or explained
the movement backwards of sth from a previous position
an act of jumping or diving into water ; a quick swim
a strong feeling of disgust or horror
a person or thing that is a particular number of feet tall or long
the act of supposing that sth is true , although it has not yet been proved or is not certain
connected with the belief that all things in the universe can be explained as if they were machines
to drop down from a higher level to a lower level
the shape of a person 's body or of an object
despite sth ; although sth has happened
a person who is expected to bring success to a team , an organization , etc .
to have sth
a person who you think behaves or speaks in a way that lacks intelligence or good judgement
costing a lot of money and more than you can afford
of many different types
a round piece of material that fits into a hole and blocks it
the language , originally of England , now spoken in many other countries and used as a language of international communication throughout the world
a band of cloth that is tied around a person 's neck and used to support a broken or injured arm
to give sb a punishment ; to make sb suffer bad treatment
to understand sth
to make sth clear ; to prove sth
a large impressive building
the colour of a clear sky or the sea / ocean on a clear day
a situation in which people compete with each other and are aggressive in order to get what they want
the state of lasting for a long time or for all time in the future
having a level surface , not curved or sloping
the direction that you look towards to see the sun rise ; one of the four main points of the compass
to experience the tight feeling in your stomach that you get before you vomit
looking less attractive and fashionable than before , usually because of a lack of money
used by a man as a friendly way of addressing another man
a number of things of the same type which are growing or fastened together
to stop hoping or believing that sb will change , get better , etc .
so strong that you must do sth about it
the way in which the physical features of a place are arranged
to pay money to a court so that a person accused of a crime can go free until their trial
a guess or estimate
messages that are sent or received o n a computer
to stretch right across sth , from one side to the other
a liqui d containing soap , used for cleaning your skin
not strictly organized or controlled
concerning teaching methods
not having the right knowledge , experience or qualifications to do sth
the job of being president of a country or an organization ; the period of time sb holds this job
intended to help stop people fighting and prevent war or violence in a place where this is likely
a formal agreement between two or more countries
to or at an important place , especially a large city
the situation when two tendencies , opinions , etc. oppose each other
a box or package containing food , sent as a gift
dressing in a way that makes her sexual attraction obvious , but without style
money , especially when it has been obtained in a way that is dishonest or immoral
a town or city with a harbour , especially one where ships load and unload goods
to slide a short distance by accident so that you fall or nearly fall
intelligent and involving good communication between different parts so that they can work together effectively
using three languages ; written in three languages
a small bed for a baby which can be pushed gently from side to side
changes that are made to a house , that increase its value
not easily cut , broken , torn , etc .
the opposite situation
to lead or guide sb through or around a place
the behaviour and beliefs of a particular group of people in society that are different from those of most people
not grown to full size
to separate into two parts that lead in different directions
to remember or talk about sth that happened in the past
existing only in small numbers and therefore valuable or interesting
making you feel as if you were about to fall
( of an area in the US ) having more people who vote for the Democratic candidate than the Republican one
wanting or allowing a lot of political and economic freedom and supporting gradual social , political or religious change
to go back to a previous state
to be full of a particular quality
divided equally between two people , groups or possibilities
simply
of or connected with the European Union
to give a list of facts or all the available information about sth
a meeting in which people are given instructions or information
to stop a public service , television programme , performances of a show , etc .
tidy and in order ; carefully done or arranged
having the type of intelligence mentioned
a baby son or daughter
very comfortable ; expensive and of good quality
to make sb feel anxious , confused or embarrassed
used to emphasize the most important part of sth
to add to sth that you have just done by doing sth else
to be slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain or nervous
an idea that you think is true although you may not be able to prove it
the respect and admiration that sb / sth has because of their social position , or what they have done
able to prevent infection
to come or be eaten after another part
a Chinese-style dish of fried noodles served with small pieces of meat and vegetables
a day on which you do not have to work
a change from one thing to another , especially when this is sudden and complete
to be dealt with by a court
that can be calculated
a folded strip of cloth , often with a length of string inside , used to decorate a piece of clothing , a cushion , etc .
the ability to be a leader or the qualities a good leader should have
the thing or person that people are most interested in ; the act of paying special attention to sth and making people interested in it
the state of being physically relaxed and free from pain ; the state of having a pleasant life , with everything that you need
the process of improving sth or correcting sth that is wrong , especially changing or stopping damage to the environment
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used to show what the origin of sb / sth is
including ; included
not asked for and sometimes not wanted
having only a slight or indirect connection with sth
very important and needing immediate attention or action
to explain or describe sth in a more detailed way
any type of cloth made by weaving or knitting
of or belonging to a Christian group that emphasizes the authority of the Bible and the importance of people being saved through faith
a thing , or a group of people or things , shaped like a semicircle
not right about sth / sb
appearing rude because very few words are used , or because sth is done in a very quick way
used to show that you are aware that you are using an expression that is not new
feeling no suspicion ; not aware of danger or of sth bad
a time for playing and having fun
