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Unit 1
1 Word formation suffixes
Adjectives
helpful(adj)
insightful(adj)
painful(adj)
thoughtful(adj)
helpless(adj)
meaningless(adj)
painless(adj)
thoughtless(adj)
accidental(adj)
personal(adj)
astrological(adj)
biographical(adj)
optimistic(adj)
scientific(adj)
believable(adj)
considerable(adj)
enjoyable(adj)
likeable(adj)
terrible(adj)
important(adj)
friendly(adj)
lucky(adj)
creative(adj)
impressive(adj)
relationship(n)
Nouns people
actor(n)
creator(n)
participant(n)
graphologist(n)
psychologist(n)
scientist(n)
astrologer(n)
researcher(n)
believer(n)
Adverbs
deliberately(adv)
virtually(adv)
4 Similes
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
blind as a bat
clear as crystal
cold as ice
easy as ABC
fresh as a daisy
light as a feather
quick as a flash
quiet as a mouse
solid as a rock
strong as an ox
5 Ways of talking
gasp(v)
groan(v)
mutter(v)
shriek(v)
sigh(v)
whine(v)
whisper(v)
yell(v)
unbeknown (to)(adj)
wrongdoing(n)
Unit 2
1 Collocations: take, make, do
Take (phr)
a call
a course
a decision
an interest
a risk
a test
control
cover
effect
offence
power
Make(phr)
an apology
an attempt
a call
a comment
a complaint
a decision
a difference
an improvement
a mistake
suggestion
changes
the right choice
use of something
Do(phr)
a course
a test
business
harm
household chores
research
your best
steering wheel(n)
traffic jam(n)
on a (huge) scale(phr)
pedestrian(n)
pick(v)
plains(n)
plug-in(adj)
provisional(adj)
pursue(v)
rash(adj)
requirements(n)
reverse(v)
ringtone(n)
rolling(adj)
rope(n)
rough (= approximate) (adj)
rush of adrenalin(phr)
scenery(n)
selfishness(n)
sensory engagement(n)
shift(n)
show off(v)
slippery(adj)
Stateside(adj)
support vehicle(n)
the bulk of(phr)
the general public(n)
throttle(n)
toughen up(v)
well-being(n)
widely(adv)
willingly(adv)
from scratch(phr)
idol(n)
impressive(adj)
judge(v)
leap(v)
logic(n)
long-distance(adj)
master(v)
nerves(n)
practical(adj)
rally(n)
relieved(adj)
set on(v)
sink in(v)
solidarity(n)
stereotype(n)
take advantage(phr)
unconditional(adj)
utter(v)
within(prep)
wreck(n)
Unit 3
1 Phrasal verbs the mind
bounce off(v)
catch on(v)
come up with(v)
hit on(v)
keep up with(v)
leap out at(v)
pick up(v)
piece together(v)
reflect on(v)
talk through(v)
bewildered(adj)
faze(v)
recall(v)
grasp(v)
have a gift for(phr)
memorize(v)
perceive(v)
wander(v)
3 Prefixes
antico-
disexilimin-
interirmis-
overpost-
prere-
subsuperun-
under-
Examples
disappointing(adj)
disjointed(adj)
impenetrable(adj)
miscast
overblown(adj)
subconscious(adj)
underrated(adj)
uninspiring(adj)
unpredictable(adj)
moving(adj)
mundane(adj)
observant(adj)
overhear(v)
(critics) panned (the film)(v)
pattern(n)
perceptive(adj)
perform a feat(phr)
portrayal(n)
prodigious savant(adj)
puppeteer(n)
reboot(v)
(the film) received rave reviews(phr)
recite(v)
ridge(n)
risqu(adj)
rock forward
scriptwriter(n)
sequel(n)
setting(n)
shallow(adj)
snore(v)
soil(n)
soundtrack(n)
spire(n)
sponsor(v)
spot(v)
squeeze into(v)
stain(n)
supporting actor(n)
sweep away(v)
thought-provoking(adj)
tinker(v)
tool(n)
trace(v)
twists and turns (of a plot)(n)
uncanny(adj)
(the story) unfolds(v)
up-and-coming(adj)
wired to(adj)
Unit 4
1 Compound nouns and adjectives
Nouns
breakdown(n)
breakthrough(n)
crackdown(n)
cutback(n)
drawback(n)
feedback(n)
lifespan(n)
outbreak(n)
outcome(n)
outlook(n)
outset(n)
Adjectives
breathtaking(adj)
broken-down(adj)
mainstream(adj)
well-established(adj)
worthwhile(adj)
Other words
circumvent(v)
document(v)
mainstream(adj)
make claims(phr)
maverick (scientist)(adj)
sceptical(adj)
scientific breakthrough
set the foundation (for)
the jury is still out
under scrutiny
preserve(v)
proportion(n)
pulp(n)
ravages(n)
reach a high/low(phr)
reassuringly(adv)
replicate oneself(v)
rigorous(adj)
rocket(v)
sharp(ly)(adj) (adv)
shrink(v)
spectre(n)
stabilize(v)
steady/steadily (adj) (adv)(adj)
supposedly(adv)
surge ahead(v)
table (as in grid)((n)
tacit(adj)
tenfold(adv)
the majority/minority (phr)
treble(v)
unprecedented(adj)
vulnerable(adj)
worthy of(adj)
yeast(n)
in vain(phr)
indifference(n)
interchange(n)
interplanetary(adj)
metaphysical(n)
minuscule(adj)
monitor(v)
on the verge of(phr)
plausible(adj)
pose(v)
quest(n)
speculative(adj)
stare(v)
trace(n)
vast(adj)
Unit 5
1 Prepositional phrases
by means of
in addition to
in aid of
in the process of
in/out of touch with
on account of
on behalf of
on the strength of
3 Formal register
a growing number of
highly(adv)
merely(adv)
numerous(adj)
provide(v)
the vast majority of
vapid(adj)
vaporize(v)
virtually(adv)
vow(v)
waterfowl(n)
Unit 6
1 Idiomatic expressions with home
be at home with
be home and dry
be on the home straight/stretch
bring something home to somebody
home from home
home in on(v)
home truths(n)
nothing to write home about
take home(v)
Places
basement(n)
conservatory(n)
drive(n)
fence(n)
hedge(n)
landing(n)
loft(n)
porch(n)
shed(n)
utility room(n)
veranda(h)(n)
wit(n)
Unit 7
1
Word formation - revision and extension
Adjective suffixes
collectable(adj)
creative(adj)
famous(adj)
instantaneous(adj)
powerful(adj)
Noun suffixes
criticism(n)
endorsement(n)
imagination(n)
likelihood(n)
originality(n)
readiness(n)
Verb suffixes
intensify(v)
modernize(v)
Adverb suffix
officially(adv)
Prefixes
autograph(n)
multi-purpose(adj)
post-concert(adj)
pre-concert(adj)
customer-friendly (adj)
dazzle(v)
deceptive(adj)
dcor(n)
fate(n)
fib(v)
figure out(v)
follow suit(v)
gather (= understand) (v)
grab(v)
gratify(v)
graze(v)
green-washing(n)
grim(adj)
icon(n)
incite(v)
ingenuity(n)
low-cal(adj)
morsel(n)
nappies(n)
paper napkin(n)
pillow(n)
plumber(n)
poached(adj)
poppyseed(n)
preposterously(adv)
readiness(n)
sated(adj)
scanner(n)
scrambled(adj)
shaving cream(n)
shredded wheat(n)
sinner(n)
spread the word(phr)
stand(n)
stock(v)
stoically(adv)
sure-fire(adj)
tendency(n)
trade-off(n)
unquenchably(adv)
viral(adj)
washing powder(n)
whipped cream(n)
Unit 8
1 Words with more than one meaning
clear(adj)
cover(v)
fair(adj)
pick up(v)
point(n) (v)
since(adv, conj, prep)
get to the point
have a point
miss the point
on the point of
prove a point
see a point
the point of no return
up to a point
be thick (= stupid)(phr)
black out(v)
burst (= explosion)(n)
cruising height(n)
deprivation(n)
fade(v)
fat lip(phr)
fearless(adj)
foremost(adj)
frostbitten(adj)
fulfil(v)
get muddled up(v)
give up the chase(v)
gotcha(interj)
groan(v)
hailstone(n)
head over heels in love(phr)
hibernation(n)
hike(v)
isolated(adj)
jolt(v)
kick in(v)
lose faith in(phr)
lose your bottle(phr)
manoeuvre(n)
mess around(v)
moan(v)
mountaineer(n)
nickname(n)
ominous(adj)
oncoming(adj)
ordeal(n)
piece together(v)
plummet(v)
pound(v)
reject(v)
single-handed(adj)
standstill(n)
stuntman(n)
tangible(adj)
thermal(adj)
top-ranked(adj)
underlying(adj)
upcoming(adj)
waterfall(n)
whats up(phr)
witness(v)
Unit 9
1 Verbnoun collocations embark on +
career
course
project
venture
gain +
confidence
experience
insight
knowledge
qualification
understanding
overcome +
adversity
fear
obstacle
problem
resistance
setback
experience +
change
pain
problem
situation
take up +
career
hobby
position
post
undertake +
analysis
investigation
study
survey
task
Other collocations
cause trouble
inspire confidence
pay attention
speak your mind
stand pressure
suffer a setback
take control of/responsibility for
voice an opinion
weigh up the consequences/the pros and cons
3 Interviews
be quietly confident
give somebody a grilling
let your nerves show
panel interview
person specification
referee(n)
score points
see right through somebody
throw somebody
visualize(v)
opt for(v)
outcry(n)
outset(n)
ownership(n)
panel(n)
pay off(v)
phishing(n)
portray(v)
prompt(adj) (v) (v)
rapport(n)
realm(n)
rear up(v)
referee(n)
reversal(n)
run (a company)(v)
sabotage(n)
seize(v)
slang(n)
smooth (adj)
solo(adj)
stockroom(n)
sue(v)
supervisor(n)
surgeon(n)
tenacity(n)
venture(n)
venue(n)
warehousing(n)
Unit 10
1 Phrasal verbs communication
bring up(v)
cut in(v)
get through to(v)
make out(v)
pick up on(v)
point out(v)
speak out(v)
spell out(v)
talk down (to)(v)
turn to(v)
2 Communication breakdown
find something puzzling
get the wrong end of the stick
imply something
make a (witty) remark
make a gaffe
misinterpret somebody/something
offend somebody unintentionally
take something literally
talk at cross purposes
understand nuances
fuel(v)
give something away(v)
Glaswegian(adj)
glittering(adj)
grant a favour
have a soft spot for
have a strong aversion to
have affection for
heavy goods vehicle(n)
heuristic(adj)
insistent(adj)
instalment(n)
loathe(v)
lowering(adj)
mighty(adj)
mutually incomprehensible
not be able to help yourself
notoriously(adv)
overlook(v)
overseas(adj)
peculiar(adj)
pile up(v)
plump(adj)
prioritize(v)
puncture kit(n)
puzzled(adj)
rain cats and dogs
received pronunciation(n)
retort(n)
retrace steps
school register(n)
set the table
shame(n)
shimmering(adj)
shoe last(n)
sideways(adv)
smuggle(v)
soap opera(n)
spark(n)
stinging(adj)
strike, struck, struck (v)
stroke (of the pen) (n)
stuff(v)
sturdy(adj)
think the world of
thought-provoking(adj)
tinged with(adj)
top(v)
transgression(n)
tuck something up(v)
k Wordlist - Bosnian
/helpf()l/
/nsatf()l/
/penf()l/
/tf()l/
/helpls/
/minls/
/penls/
/tls/
/ksdent()l/
/p(r)s()nl/
/strldk()l/
/barfk()l/
/ptmstk/
/santfk/
/blivb()l/
/knsd()rb()l/
/ndb()l/
/lakb()l/
/terb()l/
/mp(r)t()nt/
/fren(d)li/
/lki/
/krietv/
/mpresv/
/kmpleksti/
/p(r)snlti/
/smlrti/
/knsd()ns/
/nteld()ns/
/mp(r)t()ns/
/kjrsi/
/frikwnsi/
/(r)jmnt/
/ndmnt/
/mpruvmnt/
/krie()n/
/dskrp()n/
/hpins/
/fridm/
/felj(r)/
/rle()np/
/kt(r)/
/kriet(r)/
/p(r)tspnt/
/rfldst/
/sakldst/
/santst/
/strld(r)/
/rs(r)t(r), ris(r)t(r)/
/bliv(r)/
/dlb()rtli/
/v(r)tli/
/nrpldi/
/(r)kildi/
/strldi/
/baldi/
/dildi/
/rfldi/
/mitirldi/
/pelintldi/
/sakldi/
/sildi/
/zuldi/
/du sm bhand mbdiz
/gv smbdi kld ld/
/hv smbdi nd j m/
/lend smbdi hnd/
/pl smbdiz leg/
/stk j nek at f smbdi/
/z bland z bt/
/z klr z krst()l/
/z kld z as/
/z izi z ebisi/
/z fre z dezi/
/z lat z fe(r)/
/z kwk z fl/
/z kwat z mas/
/z sld z rk/
/z str z n ks/
/sp/
/rn/
/mt(r)/
/rik/
/sa/
/wan/
/wsp(r)/
/jel/
/kmdet/
/brdli/
/b/
/tp/
/tk/
/krtik/
/dklan n f(r)/
/dlb()rtli/
/drt()ri/
/dvaz/
/dspruv/
/n(r)/
/ksel n/
/f(r)s/
/ful/
/frt(r)nti/
/fndrez/
/lu/
/hed bk/
/hleris/
/mpla/
/nknslb()l/
/nie()n/
/nsatf()l/
/lekskrf(r)/
/msdmin(r)z/
/mk/
/mt/
/n prtens v/
/v(r)lk/
/kw(r)ki/
/rkrutmnt/
/rspektv/
/srrti/
/srptsli/
/tbldz/
/t(r)n bland a tu/
/nbnn/
/rdu/
/tek kl/
/tek ks/
/tek ds()n/
/tek n ntrst/
/tek rsk/
/tek test/
/tek kntrl/
/tek kv/
/tek fekt/
/tek fens/
/tek pa(r)/
/mek n pldi/
/mek n tempt/
/mek kl/
/mek kment/
/mek kmplent/
/mek ds()n/
/mek dfrns/
/mek n mpruvmnt/
/mek mstek/
/mek sdes()n/
/mek endz/
/mek rat s/
/mek jus v sm/
/du ks/
/du test/
/du bzns/
/du hm/
/du hashld (r)z/
/du rs(r); du ris(r)/
/du j best/
/drav test/
/mt(r)we/
/petrl ste()n/
/randbat/
/sit belt/
/spid lmt/
/str wil/
/trfk dm/
/br n/
/bld p/
/km nt fs/
/km nd/
/fl f/
/a(r)n at/
/lik at/
/tf()n p/
/f(r) ba f(r)/
/md fsz/
/blend/
/b(r)/
/brnd/
/bmp(r)/
/ba f(r)/
/ka(r) es/
/ka(r)bn m()nz/
/f(r)/
/stz()np/
/klf/
/kmbs()n endn/
/nf(r)s/
/nhnsmnt/
/kwpt/
/fl sut/
/f(r)dd/
/fjumz/
/en/
/g dan/
/des/
/he(r) rez/
/haend/
/habrd/
/mnnt/
/mpetus/
/mplment/
/mplsv/
/dnt ven/
/lk/
/ledsle()n/
/l(r)/
/mnuv(r)/
/n skel/
/pdestrin/
/pk/
/plenz/
/pln/
/prv()nl/
/p(r)sju/
/r/
/rkwa(r)mnts/
/rv(r)s/
/rtn/
/rl/
/rp/
/rf/
/r v drenln/
/sinri/
/selfns/
/sensri ngedmnt/
/ft/
/ f/
/slpri/
/stetsad/
/spt vik()l/
/ blk v/
/ den()rl pblk/
/rt()l/
/tf()n p/
/welbi/
/wadli/
/wlli/
/dpt/
/ed lmt/
/brd()n/
/tlnd/
/kntent/
/kant n/
/dpendnt/
/dzm()l/
/drpat/
/nrl/
/ekspekte()n/
/fe(r) e(r)/
/f()n/
/f t mt/
/fandd/
/frm skr/
/ad()l/
/mpresv/
/dd/
/lip/
/ldk/
/l dstns/
/mst(r)/
/n(r)vz/
/prktk()l/
/rli/
/rlivd/
/set n/
/sk n/
/sldrti/
/steritap/
/tek dvntd/
/nknd()nl/
/t(r)/
/wn/
/rek/
/bans f/
/k n/
/km p w/
/ht n/
/kip p w/
/lip at t/
/pk p/
/pis tge(r)/
/rflekt n/
/tk ru/
/ft n/
/get n w/
/lk dan n/
/lk f/
/pl at/
/stnd at/
/tek p/
/tjun n, tjun at/
/(r)tkjlt/
/sjum/
/bwld(r)d/
/fez/
/rkl/
/rsp/
/hv gft f/
/memraz/
/p(r)siv/
/wnd(r)/
/dspnt/
/dsdntd/
/mpentrb()l/
/mskst/
/v(r)bln/
/sbkns/
/ndretd/
/nnspar/
/nprdktb()l/
/ sm, flp/
/dpte()n/
/isetkli pliz/
/lt(r)/
/bg, l bdt/
/blesdli/
/blu tk/
/bmd/
/bum/
/bks fs/
/bmp/
/kz()m/
/klp v nd/
/klp(r)b(r)d/
/klie/
/klfh(r)/
/krp/
/k(r)sri/
/dlvr gret p(r)f(r)mns
/drendd/
/d/
/dsdntd/
/edfa/
/mpa(r)mnt/
/epk/
/kskruiet/
/eksp(r)tiz/
/f(r) fett/
/fstmuv/
/fens/
/ft n/
/fld/
/fllsli/
/fr/
/fzins/
/r(r)/
/get lukw(r)m rsep()n/
/lns/
/rp/
/rst/
/ran(d)brek/
/hmp(r)d/
/ht bg skrin/
/hv(r)/
/hnt(r)/
/n wald/
/nfltret/
/(n)nspar/
/ntri/
/lat h(r)td/
/mek stradz fwd/
/mem()rb()l/
/mezmraz/
/mand bl/
/muv/
/mnden/
/bz(r)v()nt/
/v(r)h(r)/
/pnd/
/pt(r)n/
/p(r)septv/
/p(r)f(r)m fit/
/p(r)trel/
/prdds sv()nt/
/ppt(r)/
/ribut/
/rsivd rev rvjuz/
/rsat/
/rd/
/rske/
/rk fwd/
/skrptrat(r)/
/sikwl/
/set/
/l/
/sn(r)/
/sl/
/san(d)trk/
/spa(r)/
/spns(r)/
/spt/
/skwiz ntu/
/sten/
/spt kt/
/swip we/
/t prvk/
/tk(r)/
/tul/
/tres/
/twsts n t(r)nz/
/nkni/
/nfldz/
/pnkm/
/wa(r)d tu/
/brekdan/
/brekru/
/krkdan/
/ktbk/
/drbk/
/fidbk/
/lafspn/
/atbrek/
/atkm/
/atlk/
/atset/
/bretek/
/brkndan/
/menstrim/
/welstblt/
/w(r)wal/
/bameds()n/
/kradenks/
/sab(r)netks/
/dnetk endnr/
/derntldi/
/nf(r)me()n teknldi/
/njukli(r) ndnr/
/vs teknldi/
/s(r)kmvent/
/dkjment/
/menstrim/
/mek klemz/
/mvrk/
/skeptk()l/
/santfk brekru/
/set fande()n f)/
/ dri z stl at/
/nd skrutni/
/z, z/
/br bat/
/dzstrs, ktstrfk rzltz
/dju tu/
/gv raz tu/
/n t(r)n/
/lid tu/
/ tu/
/prmpt smbdi t du sm
/rip(r)k()n/
/sadfekt/
/sp(r)k f/
/stem frm/
/dagrmtk kmprsn/
/dal/
/b(r) t(r)t/
/bend/
/bretekli/
/kevmn/
/knsmp()n/
/knv(r)sli/
/deli we(r) n te(r)/
/dklan/
/dkrept/
/dlit/
/dspzb()l/
/dstwt/
/db()l/
/dast n/
/drmtk, drmtkli/
/drp/
/nslev/
/flktuet/
/fre/
/fnd/
/hmdrm/
/hjumdti/
/nt(r)brid/
/lev()l f/
/lan rf/
/lndevti/
/mnpjlet, mnpjle()n/
/mshp/
/nferis/
/nnles/
/pnpli/
/p(r)miet/
/pa t(r)t/
/pan(r)/
/plmt/
/plnd/
/pnjnt/
/pa(r)ls/
/prz(r)v/
/prp(r)()n/
/plp/
/rvdz/
/ri ha, l/
/rirli/
/replket wnself/
/rrs/
/rkt/
/(r)p, (r)pli/
/rk/
/spekt(r)/
/steblaz/
/stedi, stedli/
/spzdli/
/s(r)d hed/
/teb()l/
/tst/
/tenfld/
/ mdrti,
/treb()l/
/npresdentd/
/vln()rb()l/
/w(r)i v/
/jist/
/inz/
/smp()n/
//
/bnev()lnt/
/bretek/
/(r)dd w/
/kzmldst/
/ds(r)n/
/dsmnt()l/
/dsplest/
/mbed/
/ndev(r)/
/ksplt/
/kstr(r)d()n()ri/
/fsltet/
/fab(r)ptk/
/fld/
/frik/
/h(r)mnis/
/hjumnti/
/n ven/
/ndfrns/
/nt(r)tend/
/nt(r)plnt()ri/
/metfzk()l/
/mnskjul/
/mnt(r)/
/n v(r)d v/
/plzb()l/
/pz/
/kwest/
/spekjltv/
/ste(r)/
/tres/
/vst/
/ba minz v/
/n d()n tu/
/n ed v/
/n prses v/
/n, at v t w/
/n kant v/
/n bhf v/
/n stre v/
punishment
/bi bnd frm/
/bi ud w fan/
/bjrkrt/
/sv()l s(r)v()nt/
/kans()l(r)/
/k(r)t/
/krmn()l rekd/
/dd/
/lidr v i pz()n/
/lt(r)/
/ld kmplent/
/me(r)/
/nndezgnetd eri/
/pe sml,hevi fan/
/pram mnst(r)/
/prskjut/
/sp(r)ksps()n/
/w(r)d()n/
/ gr nmbr v/
/hali/
/m(r)li/
/njumrs/
/prvad/
/ vst mdrti v/
/kst/
/dv(r)s/
/n ft(r)t/
/(r)/
/ntspet/
/klzds(r)kt telv()n/
/knd(r) p/
/kru/
/k(r)fju/
/did/
/i(r)ns/
/m(r)d/
/fer nf/
/flt(r)/
/ftd/
/hv leg t stnd n/
/halat/
/hk/
/a de(r)se/
/n temp(r)/
/nk(r)/
/nk(r)()n/
/leftv(r)/
/lbi/
/m(r)li/
/mk/
/nt bt v t/
/bslit, bslit/
/ped()nt/
/peti/
/pz/
/rvk/
/sk(r)z v/
/skrp/
/slp v(r)/
/s(r)velns/
/swl/
/ltmtli/
/(r)d/
/vpd/
/vepraz/
/v(r)tli/
/va/
/wt(r)fal/
/bi t hm wi/
/bi hm n dra/
/bi n hm stret, stre/
/br sm hm t smbdi
/hm frm hm/
/hm n n/
/hm trus/
/n t rat hm bat/
/tek hm/
/p(r)tmnt
/blk v flts/
/bl/
/ktd/
/dttt/
/lkri/
/semidttt/
/terst/
/vl/
/besmnt/
/kns(r)vt()ri/
/drav/
/fens/
/hed/
/lnd/
/lft/
/p(r)t/
/ed/
/jutlti rum/
/vrnd/
/drft kntrkt/
/stet ed()nt/
/nspekt prp(r)ti/
/ln(d)l(r)d, ln(d)ledi/
/muv n/
/pe dpzt/
/tek at m(r)gd/
/tennt/
/tmsferk/
/bs()l/
/kzmplt()n/
/kradd/
/fli/
/hli/
/hstrk/
/ndstril/
/asletd/
/mnfs()nt/
/pktresk/
/kwent/
/rnand f(r)/
/rndan/
/bi/
/sptls/
/sprl/
/stipt n/
/rav/
/trsti/
/vabrnt/
/welkm/
/welknektd/
/welf/
/bmne()n/
/pt t du sm/
/sjum/
/kw(r)d/
/blandz/
/knfrnt/
/knd(r)/
/kant(r)/
/krik/
/dle/
/du trk/
/dren/
/dr rum/
/drav smbdi p wl/
/fstr/
/fla nest/
/ftmn/
/risi/
/wt/
/kes/
/krmnldst/
/end p/
/frd/
/blt()ri/
/pep(r) red/
/trnzk()n/
/vld/
/wt(r)m(r)k/
/klektb()l/
/krietv/
/fems/
/nstntenis/
/pa(r)f()l/
/krtsz()m/
/nd(r)smnt/
/mdne()n/
/laklihd/
/rdnlti/
/redns/
/ntensfa/
/md(r)naz/
/f()li/
/trf/
/mltip(r)ps/
/pstkns(r)t/
/prikns(r)t/
/brnd llti/
/brnd nem/
/nd(r)s prdkt/
/gv we fribi/
/hd sel/
/ln m(r)kt kmpen/
/kstmfrendli/
/dz()l/
/dseptv/
/dek(r)/
/fet/
/fb/
/fgr at/
/fl sut/
/(r)/
/rb/
/rtfa/
/rez/
/grinw/
/rm/
/akn/
/nsat/
/ndnjuti/
/l kl/
/m(r)s()l/
/npiz/
/pep npkn/
/pl/
/plm(r)/
/pt/
/ppisid/
/prpst()rsli/
/redns/
/setd/
/skn(r)/
/skrmb()ld/
/ev krim/
/redd wit/
/sn(r)/
/spred w(r)d/
/stnd/
/stk/
/stkli/
/(r)fa(r)/
/tendnsi/
/tredf/
/nkwenbli/
/varl/
/w pad(r)/
/wpt krim/
/kl(r)/
/kv(r)/
/fe(r)/
/pk p/
/pnt/
/sns/
/get t pnt/
/hv pnt/
/ms pnt/
/n pnt v/
/pruv pnt/
/si pnt/
/ pnt v n t(r)n/
/p tu pnt/
/breknek/
/(r)splt/
/akt/
/ap()n/
/he(r)rez/
/h(r)tstp/
/h(r)tw(r)m/
/mandbl/
/nelbat/
/sl dstr/
/bi n l sprts/
/bi n sevn hev()n/
/bi n klad nan/
/bi v mun/
/bi, fil dan n dmps/
/bi, fil n tp v w(r)ld/
/brat()n p/
/kst d v(r)/
/fil blu/
/fil dan, l/
/lft smbdiz sprts/
/lat t i end v tn()l/
/lat p/
/lk brat/
/lk glumi, blik/
/lk p/
/smbdiz ht sks/
/wk, flt n e(r)/
/drenln r/
/bi k/
/blk at/
/b(r)st/
/kruz hat/
/deprve()n/
/fed/
/ft lp/
/f(r)ls/
/f(r)mst/
/frs(t)bt()n/
/flfl/
/get md()ld p/
/gv p es/
/t/
/rn/
/helstn/
/hed v(r) hilz n lv/
/hab(r)ne()n/
/hak/
/asletd/
/dlt/
/kk n/
/luz fe n/
/luz j bt()l/
/mnuv(r)/
/mes rand/
/mn/
/mantn(r)/
/nknem/
/mns/
/nkm/
/(r)dil/
/pis tge(r)/
/plmt/
/pand/
/rdekt/
/s()l hndd/
/stn(d)stl/
/stntmn/
/tndb()l/
/(r)m()l/
/tprkt/
/nd(r)la/
/pkm/
/wt(r)fl/
/wts p/
/wtns/
/l(r)t/
/beskli/
/kt()ri/
/klmntz/
/desttjut/
/dansaz/
/nged w/
/vlv/
/eksplt/
/fsltet/
/hld/
/hed tu/
/mpkt/
/d(r)nt/
/mltin()nl/
/pblsaz/
/p(r)ve(r)/
/rfli/
/sted/
/strtdi/
/stnt/
/snnms/
/tel(r)d/
/t(r)t/
/testfa/
/v(r)tli/
/wad ba/
/kr(r)/
/ks/
/prdekt, prdekt/
/ven(r)/
/knfd()ns/
/ksprins/
/nsat/
/nld/
/kwlfke()n/
/nd(r)stnd/
/dv(r)sti/
/f(r)/
/bstk()l/
/prblm/
/rzst()ns/
/setbk/
/end/
/pen/
/prblm/
/sue()n/
/kr(r)/
/hbi/
/pz()n/
/pst/
/nlss/
/nvestge()n/
/stdi/
/s(r)ve/
/tsk
/kz trb()l/
/nspa(r) knfd()ns/
/pe ten()n/
/spik j mand/
/stnd pre(r)
/sfr setbk/
/tek kntrl v, rspnsblt
/vs n pnjn/
/we p knskwnsz, p
/kmpl/
/end p/
/nrl n ks/
/fand j fit/
/fl n smbdiz ftsteps/
/get n n laf/
/gv smbdi nsat ntu/
/hv spre()nz n drav/
/vkm setbks/
/pt sm n hld/
/s(r)v n prentsp/
/set()l n/
/nev(r) lk bk/
/tra j hnd t sm/
/pt f/
/atkra/
/atset/
/n(r)p/
/pn()l/
/pe f/
/f/
/p(r)tre/
/prmpt/
/rp(r)/
/relm/
/rr p/
/refri/
/rv(r)s()l/
/rn/
/sbt/
/siz/
/sl/
/smu/
/sl/
/stkrum/
/su/
/sup(r)vaz(r)/
/s(r)d()n/
/tnsti/
/vent(r)/
/venju/
/we(r)haz/
/br p/
/kt n/
/get ru tu/
/mek at/
/pk p n/
/pnt at/
/spik at/
/spel at/
/tk dan tu/
/t(r)n tu/
/fand sm pzl/
/get r end v stk/
/mpla sm/
/mek rm(r)k/
/mek gf/
/msnt(r)prt smbdi, sm
/fend smbdi nnten()n()
/tek sm lt()rli /
/tk t krs p(r)psz/
/ndstnd njunsz/
/b(r)z(r)k/
/brt/
/tttt/
/kkun/
/kd()l/
/flpflp/
/mstvs/
/at/
/jmi/
/bh(r)/
/e(r) vent/
/pil/
/plknt/
/b(r) sm frm/
/bibisi gl/
/bi krezi bat/
/bi fnd v/
/bask()l pmp/
/b(r)dm/
/bandls/
/brk/
/braz/
/kkfni/
/sens(r)p/
/krktraze()n/
/sli/
/krspndns/
/krez/
/krmb()l/
/dmp/
/dlat/
/dens/
/dep/
/dspaz/
/dva(r)/
/drft/
/flmzi/
/fld/
/fjul/
/gv sm we/
/lswid()n/
/ltr/
/grnt fev(r)/
/hv sft spt f/
/hv str v(r)()n tu/
/hv fek()n f/
/hevi gdz vik()l/
/hjrstk/
/nsstnt/
/nstlmnt/
/l/
/lr/
/mati/
/mjuuli nkmprhensbl/
/nt bi eb()l t help j(r)self
/ntrisli/
/v(r)lk/
/v(r)siz/
/pkjuli(r)/
/pal p/
/plmp/
/prartaz/
/pk(r) kt/
/pz()ld/
/ren kts n dgz/
/rsivd prnnsie()n/
/rt(r)t/
/ritres steps/
/skul redst(r)/
/set teb()l/
/em/
/m(r)/
/u lst/
/sadwez/
/sm()l/
/sp p()r/
/sp(r)k/
/st/
/strak, strk, strk/
/strk/
/stf/
/st(r)di/
/k w(r)ld v/
/t prvk/
/tndd w/
/tp/
/trnzre()n/
/tk sm p/
/bs()ntiz()m/
/dptb()l/
/ktstrfi/
/knted()n/
/dav(r)sfad/
/fidbk/
/glb()l knmi/
/glb()l spla en/
/lblaze()n/
/grp()l w/
/lusri/
/nt(r)dpendns/
/ntrnsk/
/mediiv()l/
/meltdan/
/mtet/
/m(r)f/
/pndemk/
/fnmnn/
/pl(r)/
/ple/
/k/
/sstimk/
/t(r)bjlns/
/t(r)ml/
/vln()rb()l/
/rik hvk/
veza, odnos
Imenice - osobe
glumac
stvaralac
uesnik
grafolog
psiholog
naunik
astrolog
istraiva
vjernik, pobornik
Prilozi
namjerno
praktino
Poreenja
slijep kao imi, potpuno slijep
jasno kao dan, potpuno jasno, kristalno jasno
hladan kao led
vrlo jednostavno, lahko
odmoran, svje (kao rosa)
lagan kao pero/perce
brz kao munja
jako tih, neujan, (miran kao bubica)
vrst kao stijena
snaan kao bik
Naini govora/razgovora
teko govoriti
stenjati
mumljati
vrisnuti
uzdahnuti
cviliti, aliti se
aptati
vikati, galamiti
Fraze sa make
izviniti se
pokuati
pozvati, obaviti poziv
komentarisati, prokomentarisati
aliti se
donijeti odluku
initi/napraviti razliku
poboljati, unaprijediti
pogrijeiti, napraviti greku
dati prijedlog, predloiti
donijeti promjenu, izmjenu
napraviti pravi izbor
iskoristiti neto
Fraze sa do
ii na kurs
raditi test
poslovati
nanijeti tetu
raditi kune poslove
raditi istraivanje
dati sve od sebe
volan, upravlja
saobraajna guva
u velikim razmjerama
pjeak
odabrati
ravnice
elektrini, na struju
privremen
slijediti
ishitren
zahtjevi
obrnuti
ton zvona
zatalasan, talasast
ue
grub; priblian
nalet adrenalina
pejza
sebinost
ukljuenost osjetila/ula
smjena, promjena
praviti se vaan
klizav
kontinentalni dio Amerike
oklopno vozilo
ogroman dio, glavni dio
ira javnost
ventil; priguiva
ojaati
blagostanje
iroko, rasprostranjeno
drage volje, dobrovoljno
prilagoditi se
starosna granica
proiriti, rairiti
izazvati
zadovoljan/a
raunati na
zavisan/a
sumoran, tuan
odustati, ispasti
upisati se, ulaniti se
oekivanje
fer udio
moda
to se toga tie
osnovati
od nule
idol, uzor
impresivan
suditi, prosuditi
skoiti
logika
udaljen, dug
usavriti
ivci
praktian
zbor, skup
umiren, koji osjea olakanje
natjerati, nasrnuti
slegnuti se (misli, utisci)
solidarnost
stereotip
iskoristiti
bezuslovan
izustiti, izgovoriti
u toku, u okviru
olupina
Frazalni glagoli - um
odskoiti; predloiti, predoiti
postati popularan; razumjeti
osmisliti, smisliti
sluajno otkriti; doi na ideju
pratiti (nekoga), biti na istom nivou
izdvajati se, uoiti
pokupiti, shvatiti
sastaviti, spojiti
odraavati se na
razgovarati o
Ljudski um
razgovijetan, jasan
pretpostaviti
zbunjen, unezvjeren
zbunjivati
prisjeati se
razumjeti, shvatiti
biti nadaren za, imati dara za
zapamtiti
opaati, spoznati
lutati
Prefiksi
protivsarnebivi/a
nenenemeu-, izmeu
nenepre-, previe
post-, nakon
prethodni, prijanji
ponovo (neto uraditi)
podsuper, ivanredan
nepod-, ispod
Primjeri
razoaravajui
nepovezan, rastavljen
neprobojan
neodgovarajui za ulogu
pretjeran
podsvjestan
loe procijenjen
neinspirativan, koji ne inspirie
nepredvidljiv
dirljiv, emotivan
svakodnevni, ovosvjetski
paljiv
sluajno uti, nauti
(kritiari) su dali loe kritike (filmu)
obrazac, uzorak
opaajui, perceptivan
izvesti podvig
predstavljanje, izvoenje lika
udesni savant
lutkar
rebutovati/resetovati (raunar)
(film) je dobio odline kritike
recitovati
greben
smion, odvaan
naginjati se naprijed, njihati se
tekstopisac
nastavak
okruenje, ambijent, okolnosti
plitak
hrkati
tlo
muzika za film
toranj, spirala
sponzor, pokrovitelj
zapaziti
natrpati, nagurati
mrlja, fleka
sporedne uloge
odnijeti, pomesti
koji tjera na razmiljanje
popravljati, vrzmati se
alat, orue
ui u trag, tragati
preokreti
misteriozan, udan
(pria) se odvija
perspektivan
povezan
stroija kazna
smanjenje, umanjenje
nedostatak, mana
povratna informacija, reakcija
ivotni vijek
izbijanje poetak
ishod , rezultat
izgledi, perspektiva
poetak
Pridjevi
fascinantan, velianstven
pokvaren, slomljen
matini, glavni
dobro-stojei
vrijedno truda
Ostale rijei
nadmudriti, zaobii
registrovati, zabiljeiti
matini, glavni
tvrditi; traiti
disident, osoba koja se ne slae sa miljenjem veine
skeptian
nauni proboj, napredak
postaviti temelje
miljenja su podijeljena, ne postoji slaganje
pod lupom
uzalud
nezainteresovanost
razmjena
meu planetarni
metafiziki
neznatan, jako nizak
nadgledati
na rubu
mogu, vjerovatan
predstavljati, postavljati
traganje, potraga
pekulantski
buljiti
traganje, potraga
prostran, ogroman
Prepozicijske fraze
pomou, uz pomo
pored, dodatno
za pomo
u procesu
u kontaktu sa, bez kontakta sa
na raun, zbog neega
u ime
na osnovu neega
bljutav, prazan
isparavati
skoro, praktino
obeati, zavjetovati se
ptice vodarice
Mjesta
podrum
plastenik, staklena bata
prilaz, prilazni put
ograda
ivica
vrh stepenita
potkorvlje
veranda, trijem
upa
ostava
veranda, trijem
Kupovanje,
prodaja i iznajmljivanje mjesta za
stanovanje
napraviti ugovor
trgovac nekretninama
pregledati imovinu
stanodavac/stanodavka
useliti se
platiti kauciju, dati kaparu
Opisivanje gradova
prozraan, otvoren
uurban
kozmopolitski
pretrpan
prljav
brdovit
historijski
industrijski
izolovan, udaljen
velianstven, sjajan
ivopisan, slikovit
staromodan; udan
poznat po, uven po
ruiniran, uniten
otrcan, troan
besprijekoran
rasprostranjen, rairen
proet
uspjean, u cvatu
turistiki
ivahan, treperav
gostoljubiv
dobro povezan
razvijen, bogat
Tvorba rijei
Pridjevski sufiksi
naplativ, isplativ
kreativan
poznat
trenutan
moan, snaan
Imeniki sufiksi
kritika
odobrenje
mata, imaginacija
vjerovatnoa
originalnost
spremnost
Glagolski sufiksi
pojaati, poveati
modernizovati
Priloki sufiksi
oficijelno, zvanino
Prefiksi
autogram
vienamjenski
poslije koncerta
prije koncerta
Oglaavanje i prodaja
lojalnosti robnoj marki/brendu
naziv brenda/marke
odobriti proizvod
davati poklone, gratis proizvode
agresivna prodaja
pokrenuti reklamnu kampanju
naklonjen kupcima
zaslijepiti, zasjeniti
varljiv
dekor
sudbina
govoriti male lai
utvrditi, otkriti
uraditi to i drugi
razumjeti, shvatiti
zgrabiti
zahvaliti
pasti (travu)
ekomanipulacija
sumoran, namrgoen
ikona
podstaknuti
genijalnost
niskokalorini
zalogaj
ubrusi, maramice
papirni ubrus
jastuk
vodoinstalater
poiran
mak, sjeme maka
apsurdno, besmisleno
spremnost
zasien
skener
umuen
krema/pasta za brijanje
usitnjena penica
grjenik/ca
razglasiti, iriti informacije
pogled, vienje
imati u zalihama
stoiki
siguran, zagarantovan
tendencija
kompromis
neutaivo, neutoljivo
virusni
deterdent za ve
lag
jasan; bistar
pokriti, prekriti
vedar; plavokos; poten
pokupiti, otii po
vrh; uperiti, okrenuti prema
od, otad, poto
prei na stvar
biti u pravu
ne shvatati sutinu
na taki, u trenutku
dokazati miljenje, ideju
uvidjeti poentu
taka odakle nema povratka
u odreenoj mjeri, djelimino
biti glup
onesvijestiti se
eksplozija, navala
visina leta
oduzimanje, liavanje
blijediti
nateena usna
neustraiv
najistaknutiji
promrznut
ispuniti
zbrkati, pomijeati
odustati od potrage
razumjeti, shvatiti
jeati, stenjati
zrno grada, grad
zaljubljen do uiju
hibernacija, mirovanje
pjeaiti, ii na izlet
udaljen, izolovan
treskati se
djelovati; uestvovati
izgubiti vjeru u
izgubiti hrabrost, obeshrabriti se
manevar
traiti vrijeme, vrzmati se
jadikovati, kukati
planinar
nadimak
zloslutan
nadolazei
iskuenje, patnja
sastaviti
obruiti se, naglo pasti
udarati
odbiti
koji se obavlja jednom rukom
zastoj
kaskader
opipljiv
toplotni, termalni
vrhunski, najbolji
osnovni, fundamentalni
nadolazei
vodopad
ta ima
gain
stei samopouzdanje
stei iskustvo
dobiti uvid, sliku o neemu
stei znanje
stei kvalifikaciju
naii na razumijevanje
overcome
savladati nedae
savladati strah
savladati prepreku
savladati problem
nadvladati otpor
prevladati prepreku, smetnju
experience
doivjeti promjenu
iskusiti bol
iskusiti problem
iskusiti situaciju
take up
poeti karijeru
poeti hobi
preuzeti poziciju
preuzeti radno mjesto
undertake
sprovesti analizu
sprovesti istragu
sprovesti studiju
sprovesti istraivanje
preduzeti zadatak
Ostale fraze
izazvati nevolju
uliti povjerenje
obraati panju
iznijeti svoje miljenje
podnositi pritisak
doivjeti neuspjeh, prepreku
preuzeti kontrolu/odgovornost nad
iznijeti miljenje
odmjeriti posljedice/argumente za i protiv
Intervjui
biti nenametljivo samouvjeren
ispitivati nekoga detaljno
pokazati nervozu
intervju pred komisijom, javni intervju
zahtjevi za radno mjesto
referenca
dobiti bodove
prozreti nekoga
iznenaditi, okirati
zamisliti
opredijeliti se za neto
negodovanje, protest
poetak, otvaranje
posjedovanje, svojina
komisija, odbor; ploa
isplatiti (se)
kraa linih podataka na internetu
predstaviti, oslikati
brz, hitan; podstai
veza, prisnost
domen, oblast; kraljevstvo
propeti se (konj); pojaviti se
referenca
preokret, promjena
voditi (kompaniju)
sabotaa
zgrabiti, epati
sleng, nestandardizovani jezik
gladak, mekan
samostalni, sam
skladite, magacin
tuiti
nadzornik
hirurg
istrajnost, vrstina
poduhvat, smjelost
mjesto, lokacija
skladitenje
Zastoj u komunikaciji
misliti da je neto zagonetno
pogreno razumjeti
tvrditi neto, imlicirati
dati (duhovitu) primjedbu
potaknuti
odati, dati
glazgovski
sjajan, bljetav
uiniti uslugu
biti slab na
imati jak otpor prema
osjeati privrenost
teretna vozila
eksperimentalni, heuristiki
uporan
postavka
mrziti, prezirati
koji opada, sputajui
moan
ne razumiju jedni druge
ne moi pobjei od neega
zloglasno
previdjeti
inostran, prekomorski
naroit, udan
gomilati
punaak, bucmast
dati prioritet
alat za popravku puknute gume
zbunjen
kia lije kao iz kabla
standardni izgovor
odgovor, reakcija
ii istim putem, pratiti u stopu
kolski dnevnik rada
postaviti sto
sram; teta
svjetlucav, treperav
kalup za cipele
na stranu, postrance
krijumariti
sapunica
iskra
bolan, koji bode
udariti; dojmiti
potez (olovkom)
natrpati
vrst, tvrd
imati visoko miljenje o nekom
koji tjera na razmiljanje
obojen, ispunjen
nadmaiti, biti na elu
prijestup, prekraj
gurnuti neto (pod odjeu)
odsustvo, odsustvovanje
prilagodljiv
katastrofa
zaraza
preinaen, raspren, rasparan
reakcija, povratna informacija
globalna ekonomija
globalni lanac snabdijevanja
globalizacija
hrvati se, boriti se
nestvaran, iluzoran
meuzavisnost
unutranji
srednjevjekovni
slom, pad; topljenje jezgre nuklearnog reaktora
ublaiti, smanjiti
mijenjati se
pandemija
fenomen
stub
kuga, poast
ok
sistemski
nemir, uskomeanost
mete, nemir
ranjiv, osjetljiv
opustoiti, unititi
You must never take your hands off the steering wheel.
We were stuck in a traffic jam for an hour.
The jury brought in a verdict of "not guilty".
We hope to build up support for slower speed limits.
When does the new law come into force?
Issues relating to pay come under the Human Resources department.
Sales always fall off in the winter months.
Theyre meeting today to iron out the final details of the contract.
News leaked out that he was leaving the show.
Life in the army has toughened him up.
4x4s use a lot of fuel.
At 16 you can join the armed forces in the UK.
Their objective is to blend noise cancellation with sound synthesis.
I called your office because I didnt want to bother you at home.
We stock all leading brands.
Speakers are built into the front bumper of electric vehicles.
The 1989 revolution was by far the bloodiest in the countrys history.
The car chase ended in a terrible accident.
Carbon emissions do harm to the environment.
A lot of parents chauffeur their kids to school.
Im applying for Canadian citizenship.
They pushed the car over the edge of the cliff.
Most cars have a petrol-driven combustion engine.
The main role of the police is to uphold and enforce the law.
Drivers are pleased with the latest enhancements.
The vehicle is equipped with a speaker in the front bumper.
Once a small percentage of people start buying electric cars, others may follow suit.
A suspicious individual was selling forged tickets.
Traffic fumes raised pollution to record levels.
Extremist political parties gained 11% of the vote.
The plan to put rents up has not gone down well with tenants.
the Greek goddess, Athena
They drove at a hair-raising speed of 150 kilometres per hour.
a high-end word processor
Hybrids make less noise than other cars.
Many species of animal are in imminent danger of extinction.
an impetuous young man
The agreement was signed but its recommendations were never implemented.
Younger drivers tend to be more impulsive.
The project is a joint venture between two leading car companies.
He lacked the skills required for the job.
Under current legislation, factories must keep noise to a minimum.
She watched as the coffin was lowered into the ground.
Katherines good at manoeuvring her car through heavy traffic.
A boom is a pole with a camera or microphone attached to it, used in making films.
The film was a huge hit at the box office.
Be careful not to bump your head.
a widening chasm between town and countr
There was another clap of thunder, and the lightning flashed again.
A clapperboard is a board with two pieces that are hit together before filming a scene.
A cliche is an idea that is boring because people use it a lot.
The film is a real cliffhanger -- you never know what will happen next.
That year, crop failure led to widespread famine.
A cursory examination did not reveal any problems.
DiCaprio delivers a great performance as Cobb.
Someone who is deranged is crazy or unbalanced.
The children like to dig in the sand.
The plot was hard to follow and disjointed.
A film or book that edifies you teaches you something that you don't know.
She felt an increased sense of empowerment after she was accepted for the job.
an epic poem/poet
I tried to move my leg, but the pain was excruciating.
technical/professional/medical expertise
A story that is far-fetched does not seem realistic.
A fast-moving film contains a lot of action and adventure.
The garden is enclosed by a fence.
He hated school because he didn't fit in.
Experts say the flawed gene triggers cancer.
She skated flawlessly and won the gold medal.
Crops were planted in furrows in the field.
I couldn't make out a clear shape -- just a fuzziness.
Internet users are either information providers or information gatherers.
Despite its huge budget, the film got only a lukewarm reception.
He glanced nervously over his shoulder.
A gripping book or film is extremely exciting.
The new film grossed an estimated $36.4 million at the box office.
a groundbreaking study of plant diversity
The search was hampered by heavy snowfall.
When does the sequel hit the big screen?
An army helicopter hovered overhead.
He compares Internet users to hunters in a forest.
Animals who live in the wild live in nature, not in a zoo.
Government agents had been infiltrating paramilitary groups.
an uninspiring/inspiring campaign
an intriguing subject for future research
a light-hearted look at the weeks events
Medical science has made great strides forward in tackling infertility.
The romantic evening cruise will be a memorable experience.
mesmerizing eyes
a truly mind-blowing experience
a nervous breakdown
Detectives are hoping for a breakthrough in their investigations.
Biomedicine is the study of human diseases caused by biological and chemical elements.
Cryogenics is the science of using low temperatures for preserving the bodies of dead peo
Cybernetics is the use of technology to make copies of natural things.
Genetic engineering is the science of adding genes to living things for a particular purpose
Gerontology is the scientific study of old age.
Information technology is the study of computers for storing information.
Nuclear engineering is the study of the use of nuclear power.
Voice technology is technology which enables machines to understand speech.
Advertising restrictions are easily circumvented.
Their report documents the effects of climate change.
These children have all been excluded from mainstream schools.
He made claims that humans could live for 1,000 years.
A maverick scientist made claims that humans could live for 1,000 years.
Harrison approved the plan, but his colleagues remained sceptical.
Researchers think they may have made a major scientific breakthrough.
They're setting the foundation for healthy life and longevity.
The jury is still out on whether the work can extend human longevity.
The dieting industry comes under scrutiny in tonights programme.
He couldn't come as he was ill.
Technology has brought about major social changes.
Heavy rain fell in the area for hours, with catastrophic results.
The children died due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
Delays could give rise to further problems.
Her mother taught her, and she in turn taught her own daughter.
There is no doubt that stress can lead to physical illness.
Flights from Stansted Airport were cancelled owing to bad weather.
If a company makes cold calls, they make unexpected phone calls in order to sell somethin
In seven days, the company shifted 80,000 extra units.
Im shopping around for a new winter coat.
Adventurous clothes are trendy and different from normal clothes.
Baggy clothes are loose and do not fit closely to your body.
Teenagers like wearing clothes that are in style.
I wouldn't be seen dead in anything my mother wears.
People nowadays wear more casual clothes than they used to.
A check design has a pattern of squares on it.
She looked fantastic -- very chic!
Older people tend to wear more classic clothes.
I find it hard to find clothes that fit well.
A flowery design is one that has flowers on it.
Girls like to imitate glamorous actresses.
The trousers were loose and kept falling down.
Does the shirt match this jacket?
Why do my parents wear such old-fashioned clothes?
Something that is plain is simple in design, without decoration.
a scruffy old T-shirt
His designs are setting new trends in womens fashion.
Sandys looking very smart today.
She's glamorous and sophisticated, and works as a model.
a stripy pullover
Buy it! It really suits you.
a tight skirt/dress
a trendy haircut
His investment is now worth only a fraction of its original value
A successful marketing campaing involves a large dose of creative thinking.
The lake attracts an abundance of wildlife.
Breakfast cereals are in aisle three.
We stock a wide range of kitchen appliances.
America is a land of bounteous variety.
Her father said she had been brainwashed by a bizarre religious cult.
An abundance of choice can breed dissatisfaction.
I long for just a cup of tea and a simple bun!
If someone bursts into song, they suddenly start singing.
Advertisers who grab people's attention can create a real buzz.
Three innocent bystanders were wounded in the explosion.
The logo shows the product has an environmentally friendly certification.
CFCs harm the environment.
Theyve all cleared off and left me to clean this mess up.
Women clutched small children as they left.
He craved the attention of the older kids.
Companies compete with each other to get people's custom.
1) The sky was bright and clear. 2) It was clear to doctors that he was very ill.
1) They covered the gliders so they didn't get wet. 2) The idea is to cover as much distanc
1) The weather is fair -- neither too hot nor too cold. 2) Life isn't always fair you know!
1) You pick up speed as you travel downhill. 2) I'll pick you up in the car at 7.
1) The point of the knife is very sharp. 2) Don't point at her! It's rude.
1) Ewa has been paragliding since 2000. 2) Since the weather was so bad we went home.
Hurry up and get to the point.
I think she may have a point, you know.
I'm sorry but I think you're missing the point.
I was on the point of leaving when the phone rang.
He'll do anything just to prove a point -- it can be annoying.
All right, I see your point now.
Sadly, we've reached the point of no return.
I agreed with him up to a point.
Joey came racing round the corner at breakneck speed.
The noise from the loudspeakers was ear-splitting.
She wore an eye-catching red velvet dress.
Visiting people in prison was really eye-opening for me.
We had a hair-raising drive round steep mountain bends.
For one heart-stopping moment, they thought she was dead.
Its really heartwarming to see such generosity.
a truly mind-blowing experience
Ewa's team had a nail-biting wait trying to make contact with her.
The job is so boring, in fact it's positively soul-destroying.
He's been in low spirits since splitting up with his girlfriend.
Shes been in seventh heaven ever since she landed the job.
Since passing the exam, I've been on cloud nine.
They're over the moon to have their first grandchild.
He was really down in the dumps after he failed his test.
She's lost a lot of weight and feels on top of the world.
His face brightened up when he saw her.
Last nights killings cast a dark shadow over the peace talks.
What's the matter? Why are you feeling blue?
She's been feeling down since splitting up with her boyfriend.
The news of her safe return lifted our spirits.
The exams will soon be over -- there's light at the end of the tunnel.
His face lightened up when he saw her.
I'm pleased to say things are looking a lot brighter.
The economic forecast looks pretty gloomy at the moment.
Things are looking up now, thank goodness.
Her heart sank when she heard the result.
He was walking on air after scoring the winning goal.
People who do extreme sports enjoy the adrenalin rush.
Several journalists witnessed the incident in which eight people were injured.
Neighbours heard the car being broken into and alerted the police.
Most people just want to be happy basically.
The winners in each of the seven categories were then chosen.
Idont think that story deserves so many column inches.
Someone who is destitute has no money and no home.
We're downsizing and moving to a smaller house.
She is accused of failing to engage with the problems of her staff.
These unique plants evolved undisturbed for millions of years.
They regaled us with tales of their youthful exploits.
The counsellor may be able to facilitate communication between the couple.
the hallowed turf of Wembley stadium
We're heading to the Lake District for the weekend.
Her paper discusses the likely impact of global warming on climate change.
It began as a small firm and is now a global juggernaut.
a multinational company
They worked hard to publicise the event and a lot of people turned up.
purveyors of gourmet foods
The meeting lasted roughly 45 minutes.
You cannot stage a Verdi opera without a chorus.
successful language-learning strategies
He works freelance doing stunts for films.
wines, cheeses, and other products that have become synonymous with France
The show has been tailored to suit a variety of age groups.
The terrorists were targeting government buildings.
Three people testified that they heard gunshots.
Virtually all the students live in university halls of residence.
The audience was wowed by the brilliance of the band's music.
His job was to achieve the release of the hostages, a task he successfully accomplished.
one of Scotlands most accomplished pianists
Arranging the peace talks was a remarkable accomplishment.
The upward adjustment in salaries reflects the current rate of inflation.
I just assumed she was telling the truth.
Gemma had a strong emotional attachment to the business.
By and large I think the emphasis should be on recruiting people with the right skills.
Different sections of the community share the commercial returns from the farm.
As a lawyer, she's represented several large corporate clients.
She was offered counselling after the attack.
That year, crop failure led to widespread famine.
We check on deliveries to schedule the day's work plan.
Young children can be very demanding.
Most of the people interviewed requested that their identity should not be disclosed.
a territorial dispute between rival gangs
She looked at the eager faces waiting for her news.
The measures taken should considerably enhance the residents quality of life.
Andrew cannot enrol at his local school because the class is full.
The plan envisaged the creation of regional councils.
Wind speeds exceeded 90 miles per hour.
Starting up your own business from scratch is not easy.
Even slight rent increases would cause considerable hardship.
They say the prison is haunted by the ghosts of the men who died there.
Gemma has overcome more personal hurdles than most.
Body parts are grown in an incubator.
An infringement is the act of breaking a law, rule or agreement.
Legal jurisdiction is the right to make legal decisions.
She rested her tired, aching limbs.
The system automatically logs all long-distance phone calls.
It was an ancient car anyway, so it was no great loss.
We hadnt grasped the magnitude of the task we were facing.
A medical practitioner is another word for a doctor.
I was lucky to have a top chef as my mentor. A top chef mentored him during his apprenti
Hearing loss is an occupational hazard of deep-water diving.
After recent setbacks in the market, most people are now opting for low-risk investments.
A massive public outcry followed the revelations of ballot-rigging.
From the outset I knew I was going to love the book.
countries with high levels of car ownership
a panel of judges
All those weeks of studying will pay off when you take the exam.
Phishing is the illegal activity of getting someone's bank details from the Internet.
Opponents portray the president as weak and ineffectual.
Prompt action is required. This revelation prompted the mayors resignation.
Many doctors develop an excellent rapport with their patients.
the political/military realm
A riderless horse reared up before her.
Be prepared to give the name of two referees.
We saw a marked reversal of trends in oil prices.
Sues been running a mail-order company for ten years.
Was the explosion an act of sabotage?
Listen, he said, seizing my wrist.
In some areas scran is a slang word for food.
A babys skin is as smooth as silk.
his first solo flight
A stockroom is a room in a company or office where goods are stored.
If we go public with these allegations, do you think he will sue?
Supervision is the act of organising and controlling an event.
Surgeons perform medical operations on people who are ill or injured.
Jacob showed tenacity in completing the job on time and on budget.
a new/profitable venture
a popular venue for wedding receptions
David enrolled on an apprenticeship in warehousing.
Brown said the issue would be brought up again at the next climate convention.
Thats rubbish, Sue cut in.
I feel Im not getting through to some of the kids in my class.
I couldn't make out what she was saying.
He picked up on what she'd been saying, and expanded on it.
I just want to point out one or two important facts.
He had always spoken out in favour of gay rights.
Its frustrating when you have to spell everything out for them.
Try not to talk down to your employees.
It's time we turned to other issues.
We found some of the signposts really puzzling.
You've got the wrong end of the stick; I didn't mean that at all.
What exactly are you trying to imply?
He's very amusing and always making witty remarks.
It's easy to make a gaffe if you don't understand the culture of a foreign country.
He insisted his views had been misinterpreted by his critics.
She's not speaking to me; I must have offended her unintentionally.
Don't take the words too literally -- they have a symbolic meaning.
I thought she was being deliberately stupid, but in fact we were talking at cross purposes.
If you understand nuances, you understand small but important differences.
One man went berserk when approached, and stabbed two police officers.
Stop acting like a spoiled brat!
Chit-chat is a friendly conversation about unimportant things.
If you cocoon someone, you protect them too much.
If you cuddle someone, you put your arms around them to show you love them.
Flip-flops are rubber shoes you might wear on a beach with strap in the shape of a "V".
There were always mischievous boys in the park after school.
Ouch! That really hurts!
"Yummy" is an informal word used to describe food that tastes delicious.
She abhors violence.
An air vent is a hole that allows air to escape or fresh air to enter.
Books held a lot of appeal for Christopher as a child.
Successful applicants will be notified by telephone.
Television was barred from our house.
"BBC English" is an expression meaning the standard pronuncation of British English.
He's crazy about computers.
I was very fond of my Uncle Jim.
A bicycle pump is used for putting air into the tyres of a bicycle.
I was going mad with boredom.
boundless energy/enthusiasm
He laid every brick himself.
mobile phones that can browse the Web
A cacophony is a wide variety or mixture.
Censorship is the process of banning things that are considered unacceptable.
Teys novels are well constructed with strong characterization and a fine prose style.
Cilia are very small hairs on the surface of a living cell.
She kept up a thirty-year correspondence with Mary Hays.
the craze for Irish music
The soft earth of the riverbank crumbled under his feet.
a cold damp basement room
Joes delight in his childrens achievements was beautiful to see.
The book is dense and quite demanding.
Whats the depth of the water here?
I despised him for the way he treated his children.
Christopher loved reading and devoured books.
The boat started to drift out to sea.
a flimsy cotton blouse
Carrie folded the letter and slid it into a drawer.
Her back problem fuelled speculation that she might soon retire.
If captured, they might give away vital military secrets.
a Glaswegian accent
glittering jewels
If you grant someone a favour, you do something in order to help them.
She always had a soft spot for her youngest brother.
She has a strong aversion to dogs ever since she was bitten by one.
She has a real affection for the area and has written a book about it.
Heavy goods vehicles are not allowed to use this road.
Heuristic methods of teaching or learning are ones in which you learn by your own experie
She was absolutely insistent on getting her money by tomorrow.
When is the next instalment due?
I loathe having to get out of bed so early on a Saturday.
A lowering sky is very dark, as if a storm is about to come.
a mighty empire
People from Glasgow and southern England find each other mutually incomprehensible.
Christopher carried books everywhere -- he wasn't able to help himself.
The Glaswegian accent is notoriously difficult to understand.
Accidents happen when safety checks are overlooked.
A lot of overseas students study at Glasgow University.
a peculiar smell
All the time the bills were piling up.
She used to be very slim, but now she's quite plump.
A successful manager knows how to prioritize.
A puncture kit is a set of equipment for repairing a hole in a bicycle tyre.
Dont look so puzzled its perfectly simple.
It's not much fun being in a tent when it's raining cats and dogs!
People with received pronunciation have difficulty understanding Scottish English.
Rose flushed with annoyance and seemed about to make a sharp retort.
We retraced our steps through the wood.
A school register is a list of the names of students in a particular class.
We're going to have dinner in five minutes. Could you set the table, please?
It seems a shame to waste all this food.
a shimmering haze
A shoe last is a thing in the shape of a human foot, used by someone who makes shoes.
I slipped on the ice and fell sideways.
The punishment is harsh for smuggling drugs into the country.
EastEnders is the name of a popular British soap opera.
A log fell, sending a shower of sparks up the chimney.
a stinging defeat
What struck me most about her was her kindness and sensitivity.
It takes several strokes of the pen to write Chinese and Japanese characters.
Alice quickly stuffed her clothes into a suitcase and left.
sturdy legs/shoes/plants
They think the world of their three children.
It's not what I'd call an easy book, but it's certainly thought-provoking.
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al correspondence.
peculative.
TV debate.
designated area.
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one side.
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nts record.
brand of a product.
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g is deceptively used to promote the perception that an organization's products, aims and/or policies
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a computer.
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over as much distance as possible.
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injured.
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love them.
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fine prose style.
incomprehensible.
ttish English.