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rise to the challenge

v phr

felkszl a kihvsra,
ksz megmrkzni
valamivel

She had never abseiled before but this was for charity so she rose to
the challenge magnificently.

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burning
daunting
sponsor
objective
polyglot

adj
adj
n
n
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g, lngol
ijeszt
szponzor, kezes
clkitzs
soknyelv, tbbnyelv

She was rescued from the burning building by fire-fighters.

The round-the-world trip seemed rather daunting for a young girl.
Eastman Kodak is a major sponsor of the Olympics.
He vowed to achieve certain objectives before the end of his presidency.
A polyglot loves nothing more than learning a new language.

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linguistic
cardinal
confession
condemned
linguist
phenomenal
picked up
emigrate
master

adj
n
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adj
n
adj
phr v
v
v

nyelvszeti
bboros
valloms
krhoztatott
nyelvsz
jelensg
felszed
kivndorol
elsajtt, alaposan
megtanul

Noam Chomsky wrote one of the most famous books on linguistic

The cardinals are meeting to decide who should be the next Pope.
Sanchez's confession was read out to the jury.
This law has been condemned as an attack on personal liberty.
She's a highly competent linguist, and speaks eight languages.
His mastery of languages was phenomenal he could learn a language
Emma picked up her knowledge of French when she lived in Paris for a
My sister is emigrating to New Zealand.
I never quite mastered the art of walking in high heels.

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wince
let sth slide

v
v phr

megrezzen
nem trdik valamivel

motivation

motivci, sztnzs

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sheer
Romance language
posting
confess
garble

adj
n
n
v
v

puszta, mer
jlatin nyelvek
elhelyezs
bevall, beismer
elferdt, meghamist

information overload

informci tlterhels

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cram
unconsciously
drifting into

v
adv
v

teletm, megtm
tudat alatt
belesllyed

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attentive
on the ball
alien
babble
unintelligibly
dialect

adj
idiom
n
v
adv
n

figyelmes
kpben van
idegen
fecseg valamirl
rthetetlenl
dialektus, nyelvjrs

Sandra winced as the dentist started to drill.

He's let his appearance slide, and looks as if he hasn't shaved for
weeks.
The company offered end-of year bonuses to improve employees'
motivation.
The sheer size of the country makes communications difficult.
The Romance languages, such as French and Spanish, all developed
He asked me to marry him, shortly before his posting to South Africa
Edwards confessed to being a spy for the KGB.
The woman was incoherent and was garbling some story about being
attacked by a man with a mask.
The greater the amount of data, the greater the risk of information
overload.
Jill crammed all her clothes into a tiny suitcase.
Whilst dictating a letter, he unconsciously addressed me by his wife's
The paramedic was holding him and calling his name, but the little boy
was drifting into unconsciousness.
The students were very attentive when the lecturer was speaking.
The candidate was bright, smart, and very on the ball about the latest
Immigration officials have tightened security to stop illegal aliens
I have no idea what he was babbling on about
about.
The tramp was muttering unintelligibly.
The people up there speak a Tibetan dialect.

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consulate
universal
nonsensically

n
adj
adv

rusty

adj

konzultus
egyetemes
abszurd mdon,
ggygve beszl
rozsds, berozsdsodott

My Russian is a bit rusty as I haven't it spoken it for years.

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ear
poor soul

n
phr

fl
szegny pra, llek

She has a good ear for languages.

The poor soul hadn't a penny to her name.

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opt
stem
riddled
distinguishe
distract
immerse
not have a clue
off the top of my head

v
v
adj
v
v
v
phr
phr

vlaszt
meggtol
tele van, hemzseg
megklnbztet
elterel, megzavar
belemerl
fogalma sincs
ha a hasamra csapok,
sacc-per-kb

We finally opted for the wood finish cupboards.

The measures are meant to stem the tide of illegal immigration.
The whole house was riddled with damp.
The factor that distinguishes this company from the competition is
My new PA is so attractive she distracts me from my work.
He had immersed himself in a book and didn't hear me walk up to him.
The police did not have a clue as to who had committed the murder.
Well, off the top of my head, I can think of three likely suspects.

idiom

mint a tenyeremet

I know the inside of that building like the back of my hand.

know like the back of my

hand
offhand

adv

hirtelen, hirtelenjben

I can't remember offhand where the file is.

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by heart
know inside out

prep phr
idiom

kvlrl
ismeri mint a tenyert

The children learnt the times tables by heart.

I knew her inside out, and she would never have committed suicide!

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next to nothing
not have the faintest idea

prep phr
v phr

szinte semmi
halvny gzm sincs

There was next to nothing in the fridge, so I rang for a Chinese

I don't have the faintest idea where she's gone.

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colourful character
assume
immigrant
assert
credit
glory

phr
v
n
v
n
n

sznes egynisg
felttelez
bevndorl
llt, kijelent
j pont
dicsfny, dicssg

Zak is a colourful character and a great laugh he'll be greatly missed

She'd always assumed that Gabriel was a girl's name.
He was an illegal immigrant and found it difficult to get work.
French cooking,' she asserted, 'is the best in the world.'
I did all the work, but Mark got all the credit from the bosses.
She dreamt of future glory as an Olympic champion.

Katie applied for a visa at the Russian consulate.

Isaac Newton discovered the universal law of gravity.
Many adults talk nonsensically to babies and very young children.

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host

Next week's show will be hosted by Sarah Cox.

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claim to fame
empower
honour
altogether
simultaneously
cross-breed
cloned
clone

phr
v
n
adv
adv
v
adj
n

a (show) hzigazdja
lesz
ignye a hvnvre
felhatalmaz
dicssg
mindennel egytt
egyidejleg
keresztez
kln
kln, hasonms

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potential
preservation
long-held
circumnavigate

n
n
adj
v

lehetsg
megrzs
rgta ddelgetett
krlhajz

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crash-land

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renowned
estimate
tolerate
tip

adj
v
v
v

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the ranks

n pl

knyszerleszllst hajt
vgre
hres, neves
becsl
tolerl, elvisel
figyelmeztet, tanccsal
ellt
osztly, trsadalmi rend

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take on
swarm

phr v
n

kill megkzdeni
raj, sokasg, tmeg

After the boxer's first win, he felt ready to take on the world!
Swarms of tourists jostled through the square.

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lap
hurtle
head

n
v
v

kr, futam
szguld
halad, igyekszik
valaminek az irnyba

After the fifteenth lap, the driver pulled into the pits to refuel.
The toboggan hurtled down the run at breakneck speed.
When we last saw it, the ship was heading for Cuba.

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rival

rivlis, versenytrs

This gives the company a competitive advantage over its rivals.

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taunt
a new lease of life

n
phr

gnyolds
megifjul, jj szletik

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theatre
pursue
inherent

n
v
adj

szntr
z, folytat
benne rejl, vele jr

She tried to ignore their sexist taunts.

The project had been shelved, but was given a new lease of life when
the company was taken over.
South America is the company's new main theatre of operations.
She plans to pursue a career in politics.
I'm afraid the problems you mention are inherent in the system.

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well-off
disadvantaged

adj
adj

jmd
htrnyos helyzet

Alex is rich he comes from a very well-off family.

The Prime Minister visited the disadvantaged areas of the city.

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burden
short
constraint
forceful
caustic
concede

n
adj
n
adj
adj
v

teher
kifogyva
knyszer
erlyes, erteljes
csps, eps
megad, beleegyezik

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element
deal with
chauvinism
barrier
contender
pressure cooker

n
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mentor

The burden of taxation has risen considerably.

We're short of flour can you go to the shop and get me some more,
Constraints on spending have forced the company to rethink its plans.
He gained a reputation as a strong, forceful member of the party.
She made a few caustic comments about his work and told him to
'That's the only possible solution.' 'Yes, I suppose so,' Charles
conceded.
elem
Honesty is a vital element of her success.
bnni valakivel
We're trying to think of an effective strategy for dealing with disruptive
sovinizmus
Men who make cutting remarks about female colleagues are often
vdkorlt
The police put up barriers to keep back the crowds.
versenyz
Hillary's a contender for the Democratic nomination.
feszlt lgkrben
He was tough and a very good coach; the pressure cooker of soccer
vgzett munka, fesztett management held no fears for him.
temp
mentor, tancsad
She was my mentor during my first six months in the department.

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favourably

adv

kedvezen, szerencssen The imported fabric is 30% cheaper and compares favourably in quality.

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protg
prejudice
delinquency

n
n
n

protezslt, vdenc
Mark is his protg, and he won't hear a word against him.
eltlet
Women still face prejudice in the workplace.
bncselekmny, bnzs How do we deal with the ever-rising statistics of delinquency and crime?

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persevere

kitart valami mellett

It can be tricky at first, but persevere and you'll succeed in the end.

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exceed
battle
accomplish
spinal
tribe
sub-standard
league
arch-rival
trail
overcautious
single-handedly
side

v
v
v
adj
n
adj
n
n
v
adj
adv
n

fellml
harcol
teljest
gerinctrzs
kifogsolhat
liga, szvetsg
f ellensg
cammog
tl vatos
egyedl
csapat

His performance exceeded our expectations.

Fire-fighters battled the flames for four hours last night.
Julia has accomplished a great deal as a designer, and has won
The accident left him with severe spinal injuries.
When in Australia, they met a tribe of Aborigines known as the Dolphin
The work was sub-standard, and I refused to pay the builder.
He makes his Football League debut tomorrow.
Liverpool won 43 against their arch-rivals Everton.
Mike hurt his foot, and trailed in last in the race.
He was of the opinion that overcautious drivers actually cause accidents.
She brought up three children single-handedly after her husband died.
Rooney is injured, and his place in the side has been taken by Giggs.

Her claim to fame was that she had obtained her degree at a very
One way of empowering your employees is to allow them to make
This medal is a great honour, something I never expected.
I'm not altogether sure that we're on the right road.
The opera will be broadcast simultaneously on television and radio.
The farmer tried cross-breeding two varieties of sheep.
The first cloned mammal, Dolly the sheep, was born in 1996 in Scotland.
In 1982 Compaq brought its first IBM clone to market. Other computer
companies would soon follow that lead.
The company certainly has the potential for growth.
Eliot campaigned for the preservation of London's churches.
The millionaire finally fulfilled his long-held ambition to fly in space.
In 2007 the RMS Queen Mary 2 became the world's largest passenger
ship to circumnavigate the globe.
After crash-landing in the field, all the plane's passengers managed to
get out safely.
The Maldives is an island nation renowned for its beauty.
He was caught with a stash of heroin which police estimated had a
In my opinion, women are better at tolerating pain than men.
She's been tipped to be the next chairperson of ICI.
He joined the ranks of the unemployed.

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brink
outplay
misfire
irrelevant

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In October 1962 the world seemed on the brink of nuclear war.

He was easily outplayed by a superior competitor.
His attempt at a joke misfired.
We're focusing too much on irrelevant details.

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indecisive
monosyllabic
demotivate
interpretation
apolitical

adj
adj
v
n
adj

szle valaminek
legyz
balul sl el
lnyegtelen, nem
relevns
dntskptelen
kurta vlasz
kedvt szegi
rtelmezs
kzmbs a politika irnt

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isolated
in the middle of nowhere
make a fool of yourself

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mortality
rate
feast

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elszigetelt
a semmi kzepn
bolondot csinlsz
magadbl
hallozs
mrtk
lakoma, vendgsg

Sandy is a weak and indecisive leader.

He gave unhelpful, monosyllabic replies to my questions.
A string of lost matches demotivated the team, and they went from bad
One possible interpretation is that they want you to resign.
My brother is completely apolitical and doesn't even vote in the General
Election.
She came from a small, isolated community in the Outer Hebrides.
He lives in the middle of nowhere! You'll need detailed directions on
Please, Jack, don't make a fool of yourself doing your usual party trick.
It's just not funny!
Mortality from heart disease varies widely across the world.
Australia's unemployment rate rose to 6.5% in February.
The guests sat down to a sumptuous feast.

consult

konzultl, tancskozik

If symptoms persist, consult a doctor without delay.

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dietary
make a habit of

adj
v phr

dits
szoksv vlik,
rendszert csinl belle

The flight attendant asked whether anyone had any special dietary
Don't make a habit of coming home late!

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commit

odaad, elktelezett

All our friends are committing to help raise funds in some way.

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cost of living
cosmopolitan

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infrastructure

meglhets
Average wages have increased in line with the cost of living.
kozmopolita, vilgpolgr Paris is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city which houses people from many
countries.
infrastruktra,
Some countries lack a suitable economic infrastructure.
kzltestmny hlzat

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mild
standard of living
traffic congestion
racial
tension
no-go area
packager

adj
n
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adj
n
n
n

enyhe
letsznvonal
forgalmi torlds
faji
feszltsg
veszlyes hely
tfog feladatokat ellt
(csomagols, logisztika,
stb )
stb.)

We had an exceptionally mild winter last year.

Sweden is a nation with a high standard of living.
The traffic congestion in Bangkok is appalling.
I felt I had been a victim of racial discrimination in my own country!
The tension was becoming unbearable, and I wanted to scream.
This part of the city was a no-go area for the police.
They set themselves up as packagers in the publishing industry.

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publishing
depression
stunningly

n
n
adv

knyvkiads
depresszi
meglepen, kbtan

Tony wants to get a job in publishing.

He was unemployed for many years during the depression.
Carla is a stunningly beautiful woman

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uniquely
fusion
diverse

adv
n
adj

egyedlllan
egyesls, fzi
klnbz, sokfle

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integrate

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vastness

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gap year

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provincial
massive
unidentifiable
rewarding

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The producer considered him an actor uniquely suited to the part.

Her work is a fusion of several different styles.
She was interested in subjects as diverse as pop music and
archaeology.
egysgbe rendez, integrl Colourful illustrations are integrated into the text.
mrhetetlensg, risi
nagysg
kihagyott v (fiskoln,
egyetemen)

Some students choose to work in high-tech industries during their gap

year.

adj
adj
adj
adj

vidki
hatalmas
rtelmezhetetlen
kifizetd, rdemes

She came from a small provincial town and found university

The bell is massive, weighing over 40 tons.
The signals from outer space were unidentifiable, and the scientists
Teaching can be a very rewarding career.

object
good value for money
overrated
overpriced
not all it's cracked up to be

v
phr
adj
adj
phr

If no one objects, I would like Mrs Harrison to be present.

Vegetables bought from the market are good value for money.
I thought it was a vastly overrated film, and I wouldn't recommend it.
I think designer clothes are greatly overpriced.
The show's not all it's cracked up to be, and I was very disappointed.

watch out for

phr v

tiltakozik
megri az rt
tlrtkelt
tl drga
nem olyan j, mint
amilyennek
beharangoztk
figyelj, vigyzz

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wary

adj

krltekint, vatos

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give a hand
vice versa

v phr
adv

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direct
understatement

adj
n

segt
megfordtva,
klcsnsen
egyenes, nylt
kevesebbet monds,
kevesebbet llts

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hassle

zr

I found the vastness of the desert overwhelming.

See you soon. Watch out for the roadworks on Tiverton Lane, they've
already caused one accident!
I'm a bit wary of driving in this fog.
He asked me if I could give a hand preparing the set for the school play.
The boys may refuse to play with the girls, and vice versa.
Try to be less direct and more subtle in your approach.
To say the movie was bad is an understatement.

I don't feel like cooking tonight, it's too much hassle.

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meaningful
natter

adj
v

jelentsgteljes
szakadatlanul fecseg,
locsog, zsmbel

Without more data we cannot make a meaningful comparison of the two

Lynne's been nattering on about the wedding for weeks.

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better off

adj

jobb helyzetben van

She'll be about 20 a week better off after she stops smoking.

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be getting at

phr v

valamire kiakar lyukadni I can see what you're getting at, but I'm not sure I agree with you.

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fair enough
reliable
marginally

phr
adj
adv

rendben van
megbzhat
csekly mrtkben

I'd really like you to come!' 'Oh well, fair enough, see you at eight!'
Chloe is one of the most reliable people I know I can always trust her
Gina's grades have improved only marginally since last term.

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regulate
transaction
vulnerable
hacker
computer virus

v
n
adj
n
n

llt, szablyoz
tranzakci
sebezhet
hacker
szmtgpes vrus

The radiators can be regulated to control the heat in each room.

The bank charges a fixed rate for each transaction.
He took advantage of me when I was at my most vulnerable.
A hacker had managed to get into the computer system.
My PC crashed due to a computer virus.

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chap
founder
bizarre

n
n
adj

fick
alapt
bizarr, klns, furcsa

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correspondent
late
kook
flaw
open-source
log on
stunning
entry

n
adj
n
n
adj
phr v
adj
n

tudst
nhai
furcsa alakok
hiba
nyilvnos
bejelentkezik
kprzatos
bers, sztri cmsz

Harry seems a decent sort of chap.

Bill Gates is the founder of Microsoft.
Heavens! Fancy bumping into you at Ayers Rock what a bizarre
coincidence!
The political correspondents bombarded the minister with questions.
The late Winston Churchill gave some wonderful speeches during the
There are kooks who claim to have visited other planets.
The lecturer pointed out the flaw in the student's argument.
Open-source code is available for any company to develop into
Jenny logged on to the website to claim a free gift.
You look absolutely stunning in that dress.
In some dictionaries, you'll find 'usage' under the entry for 'use'.

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anarchy
liken
collaboration
wiki
deceptively
download
thorny
peruse
pathological
riot
futures
mortgage
purely
cumulative
bulk
hard-core

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v
n
n
adv
v
adj
v
adj
n
n pl
n
adv
adj
n
adj

anarchia
hasonlt
egyttmkds
wiki, Wikipdia
megtveszten
letlt
bonyolult, nehz
tolvas
beteges
tobzds
hatridzlet
jelzlog
tisztn
fokozd
tmeg
megrgztt, kemny

Prisoners have taken over the east wing, and the prison is close to
He likened her hair to a golden halo.
The company is building the centre in collaboration with the Institute of
He downloaded a wiki and set up a website to discuss the problem.
The water looked deceptively inviting, but it was actually very cold.
She downloaded some files from the internet.
The government has yet to settle the thorny question of immigration
I was idly perusing the magazine when I suddenly spotted her picture.
The murderer had a pathological hatred of women.
In summer, the garden is a riot of colour.
He made his fortune trading in wheat in the futures market
market.
Your building society or bank will help arrange a mortgage.
She was given the award purely on merit.
Learning is a cumulative process you can't do it all at once.
The bulk of consumers are based in towns.
He's a hard-core drug addict and will never kick the habit.

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server
idiot
deface
one-sided
geek
obscene
randomly
insert
opposing

n
n
v
adj
n
adj
adv
v
adj

kiszolgl
ostoba, idita
elcsft
egyoldal
strber
trgr
vletlenszeren
behelyez, beilleszt
ellenkez, szembenll

The server's down again I can't access my email.

It was all your fault, you idiot.
Most of the monuments had been broken or defaced.
The newspapers give a very one-sided account of the war.
Mum is worried that I'm turning into a computer geek.
He was sent off for making an obscene gesture to the referee.
The numbers were chosen randomly by the Lottery computer.
In acupuncture, fine needles are inserted into the skin.
The opposing armies were preparing for war.

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assertion
perceive
reliability
comprehensiveness
indeed
former
editor-in-chief
have a point
disregard

n
v
n
n
adv
adj
n
v phr
v

kijelents, llts
szlel, szrevesz
megbzhatsg
szleskrsg
valban
elz
fszerkeszt
rtapint
figyelmen kvl hagy

The assertion that house prices were falling proved to be false.

The government was perceived to be inert and inefficient.
The company has earned a reputation for reliability.
The encyclopedia was criticised for its lack of comprehensiveness.
The blood tests prove that Vince is indeed their father.
His former wife runs her own business, which is now worth millions!
The editor-in-chief asked the reporter to check his facts before filing the
She conceded that I had a point, and said she would look into the
He ordered the jury to disregard the witness's last statement.

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expertise
interactive

n
adj

szakrtelem
interaktv, egymsra
klcsnsen hat

What he's bringing to the company is financial expertise.

The publishers included an interactive CD-ROM with the book.

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attach
preliminary
agenda
salsa

v
adj
n
n

He attached the photograph to the email.

She was knocked out in the preliminary stages of the competition.
Measures to combat terrorism will be high on the agenda.
He's going to classes to learn to dance salsa.

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nurture
bustling
run-down
edible
settle for

v
adj
adj
adj
phr v

csatol
bevezet
napirend
salsa (latin-amerikai
tncfajta)
felnevel, tpll
nyzsg
lerobbant
ehet
beri valamivel

The European Union is an ideal that has been nurtured since the postThe flower market was bustling with shoppers.
Gabriel lived in a run-down inner-city area.
These berries are edible, but those are poisonous.
They want 2500 for it, but they might settle for 2000.

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stroll
tempt

v
v

kszl, stl
megksrt, elcsbt

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unspoilt
version
vast
line
tranquil
off the beaten track

adj
n
adj
v
adj
phr

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swing
air
memorial
mould

v
v
n
v

romlatlan
verzi
hatalmas
szeglyez
nyugodt
flrees, elhagyott
helyen
lendletes
megszellztet
emlkm
formba nt, megformz

We were strolling along, laughing and joking.

I'm really tempted to take up that job offer in Washington, but I don't
want to burn my bridges with this company.
The unspoilt character of the coast is one of the area's main attractions.
I downloaded a new version of the software yesterday.
The government will have to borrow vast amounts of money.
The trees lined the riverbank on both sides.
Life in the village was not always tranquil.
We had our picnic in a quiet spot, off the beaten track.

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stereotypical
introverted
dignified
stereotype

adj
adj
adj
n

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fame
stretch
gaze
death mask
the heart of
wander
cosy
swerve

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The city has a swinging social life and gets many visitors.
Immigration was an issue that none of the politicians were airing during
The hospital was built as a memorial to King Edward VII.
The government moulded the information into a form that they thought
people would find acceptable.
He's a stereotypical Californian tall, fit and tanned.
Zak is too introverted, and hardly every speaks to anyone.
Her grandmother was a dignified old lady with a beautiful smile.
My dad is the stereotype of an upper-middle-class businessman.

v
n
v
n
phr
n
adj
v

tipikus
magba fordul
mltsgteljes
sztereotpia, kzhely,
sablon
hress vlt
szakasz, sv
bmul
hall maszk
a dolog lnyege
vndorls
bartsgos
oldalt kicsszik, farol

Andy Warhol is famed for coining the phrase 'fifteen minutes of fame'.
We drove through a beautiful stretch of countryside.
Nell was gazing out of the window at the passing countryside.
The death mask of Tutankhamun was placed over the head and
Let's stop messing about and get right to the heart of the matter.
I had a bit of a wander round the shops.
The living room was warm and cosy.
The car was swerving left and right, as though the driver had lost control.

crammed
posh

adj
adj

zsfolt, tmtt
elegns, flancos, men

The guide is crammed full of useful information.

Tristram goes to a posh boarding school.

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unpronounceable
township
corrugated
rot
barefoot
end up

adj
n
adj
v
adj
phr v

kimondhatatlan
kistelepls
hullmlemez
rothad
meztlb
vgez, kikt valahol

We found the names of the dishes unpronounceable, so we just pointed

The township is in the poorest part of the city.
The buildings were made of cardboard and corrugated iron.
I was suddenly assailed by the nauseating smell of rotting fish.
He walked barefoot across the sand, carrying his shoes.
He came round for a coffee and ended up staying for dinner as well.

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gourmet
bistro
backdrop
catch on
turn up
get by
fit in
do up
barn
rural
fil in
hold up

n
n
n
phr v
phr v
phr v
phr v
phr v
n
adj
phr v
phr v

nyenc
br
httr
sikere van, rt
felbukkan
boldogul
beilleszkedik
rendbe hoz
pajta
falusi, vidki
kitlt
feltartztat, akadlyoz

He's a gourmet, and always eats in expensive restaurants.

We popped into a small bistro for a drink.
The sea made a splendid backdrop to the garden
garden.
The idea of glasses being a fashion item has been slow to catch on.
We though he'd miss the train, but he turned up at the last minute.
I don't earn a huge salary, but we get by.
Ruby's fitting in quite nicely in her new job.
They've bought a house and are going to do it up and sell it at a profit.
His grandfather lived in a huge barn of a house.
The cottage was in a rural area, surrounded by farmland.
All the candidates filled in the questionnaire.
The plane was held up in Manchester due to fog.

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carry out

phr v

kivitelez, vgrehajt

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come across

phr v

vletlenl tallkozik

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take to

phr v

megszeret

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see to
get through

phr v
phr v

gondoskodik
keresztl ment, t ment

Extensive repairs will need to be carried out before the house is

habitable.
She came across Ben in the library they were both searching for the
same book!
I took to the new girl immediately she was a delightful person, and
cheered up the whole office.
She always saw to it that their lunch boxes were packed before they set
The driving test was tough, but Holly got through it OK.

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come up with

phr v

elhozakodik valamivel I don't know who came up with the idea initially, but it soon caught on.

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keep up with

phr v

lpst tart valamivel

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come down to

prh v

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democratising

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qualify
keep a record
epic
incompetence
armour
disbanded
reunion
measure up against

v
v phr
adj
n
n
v
n
phr v

eljut egy pontig, eljn az When it comes down to it, everyone has to pay their own way.
ideje
demokratikuss tesz
We intend democratising the team briefings so that everyone can
contribute.
jogot nyer
Free school lunches are given to children who qualify.
feljegyzst kszt
The supervisor kept a record of how often Sue was late.
hsies
Mutiny on the Bounty' was an epic tale of treachery on the high seas.
hozz nem rts
The patient has made allegations of professional incompetence against
fegyverzet, pncl
She waited for a knight in shining armour to come and rescue her from
feloszlik
After their world tour, the rock group disbanded.
tallkoz
The school holds an annual reunion for former pupils.
megti, elri valakinek a How does he measure up against your last boyfriend?
szintjt

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stick with

phr v

kitart valami mellett

Gemma always managed to keep up with the latest gossip.

Let's stick with the original plans.

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give a go

v phr

eslyt ad valaminek

Freya had always fancied ice skating and decided to give it a go.

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coordinated

j koordincis
kszsggel rendelkezik

Swimmers have to be well coordinated.

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choreography
sketch
myth
tall story
legend

n
n
n
phr
n

koreogrfia
vzlat
mtosz
kptelen trtnet
legenda

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anecdote
punch line
white lie
spreading
rumour
gossip
elaborate

n
n
n
v
n
n
adj

anekdota, adoma
csattan, pon
kegyes hazugsg
megken, szttert
hr, szbeszd
pletyka
gondosan kidolgozott,
megmunklt

The dancers thought the choreography was too difficult.

Cantor drew a rough sketch of his apartment on a napkin.
I bought my granddaughter a book about myths and legends.
He said that Madonna had proposed to him, and that was just one of his
The legend of St George and the dragon is an allegorical expression of
good triumphing over evil.
The book is full of amusing anecdotes about his life in Japan.
The comic had forgotten the punch line to the joke!
I'd rather tell him a little white lie than upset him by telling him the truth.
You can help by spreading butter on all the slices of bread.
I've heard all sorts of rumours about him and his secretary.
Here's an interesting piece of gossip about Mrs Smith.
The kimono was make of pure silk embroidered with an elaborate
pattern.

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hoax
prone
exaggeration
fool
minister
remote

n
adj
n
v
n
adj

beugrats, trfa
hajlamos
tlzs
becsap, lv tesz
miniszter
tvol es, elhagyatott

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3

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come out
all along

phr v
phr

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hoaxer

kiderl
egsz id alatt,
mindvgig
csal, szemfnyveszt

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range
supposedly
medieval
fake
vital
avant-garde
modernist
haile
pitcher

v
adv
adj
v
adj
adj
n
v
n

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3

34
34

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1

yogi
recluse

n
n

34

liberated

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3

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34

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opulent
come clean

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There was no bomb in the cinema, it was just a hoax.

Some people are very accident prone.
It would be an exaggeration to say that we were close friends.
Even art experts were fooled by the excellent copies he made.
It was obvious that the minister was trying to avoid answering the
Shangri La is a remote hidden paradise where no one gets older in the
book 'Lost Horizon'.
It was only after his death that the truth finally came out.
She had known all along that he wasn't telling the truth.

I can't believe he's a hoaxer. He's one of the most serious people I've
ever met!
terjed
The school caters for children ranging in age from 6 to 17.
felteheten
Anne is coming for a visit in March, supposedly.
kzpkori
These spices were first brought to Italy from the East in medieval times.
hamst
She faked her father's signature on the cheque.
alapvet
The work she does is absolutely vital.
avantgrd
That play was too avant-garde for my taste.
modernista
The modernists revolted against existing cultural institutions.
dvzl
She was hailed as a new Marilyn Monroe.
dobjtkos
Arguably the greatest baseball pitcher of all time was Denton True 'Cy'
Young who won 511 major league games
Young,
games.
yogi
A Hindu spiritual person who teaches and practises yoga is called a
elszigetelt, flrevonultan She became a recluse after her two sons were murdered.
l ember

adj
v phr

felszabadtott,
kiszabadtott
pazar, fnyz
tredelmesen bevall

Their evening dresses were made from rich, opulent fabrics.

He eventually came clean and admitted that it had all been a hoax.

prominent
panorama
convert
genetic engineering
combat
drastic
detaine
keep track of

adj
n
v
n
v
adj
v
v phr

kiemelked, kivl
panorma
talakt
gnmanipulci
harcol, kzd
drasztikus
fogva tart
nyomon kvet valamit

He was a prominent Russian scientist in the 1960s.

The tower offers a sweeping panorama of the city.
They converted the spare bedroom into an office.
The government banned the use of genetic engineering.
In order to combat inflation, the government imposed strict controls on
NATO threatened drastic action if its terms were not met.
Two suspects have been detained by the police for questioning.
He couldn't keep track of his spending, and was soon in debt.

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sacred
initiate
settle
dispute
chaos
outbreak
arise
hygiene
moving
readable
bookworm
one-dimensional
avid
hooked
gripping

adj
v
v
n
n
n
v
n
adj
adj
n
adj
adj
adj
adj

szent
kezdemnyez
lezr
veszekeds, vita
kosz
kitrs
ered, szrmazik
higinia
megrz
olvasmnyos
knyvmoly
egy dimenzionlis
kapzsi, moh
valaminek a rabja
izgalmas, megkap

The cat was considered sacred in ancient Egypt.

Intellectuals have initiated a debate on terrorism.
Rodman met with Kreeger to try and settle the dispute over his contract.
The firm is involved in a legal dispute with a rival company.
The country was plunged into economic chaos.
There was a cholera outbreak in the village.
Language may be thought of as a process which arises from social
The importance of personal hygiene cannot be overstated.
Bayman's book about his illness is deeply moving.
The book is informative and highly readable.
She's a proper bookworm and never has her head out of a book!
The novel was good but was let down by its one-dimensional characters.
Helen is an avid collector of old jazz records.
I read the first chapter of the book, and after that I was hooked!
The Silence of the Lambs was a gripping novel, and I read it in a day.

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2
4
4

depict
page-turner
fictional
visualise

v
n
adj
v

lefest, ler, brzol

lerakhatatlan
kitallt
vizualizl, megjelent

The novel realistically depicts immigrant life at the beginning of the last
I couldn't put the book down it was a real page-turner!
He sometimes forgets that the people in Star Wars are fictional
It's disappointing to visualise a character and then see an actor in that
role who looks completely different.

The prisoners of war were liberated by the invading army.

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trait

jelleg, jellemz vons

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3

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4

smooth talker
retort

n
n

She suffered from a mental illness associated with particular personality

traits.
behzelg
The salesman was a smooth talker, and they drove away with a very
visszavgs, tall felelet He was about to make a sharp retort, but he said nothing.

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on top of

prep phr

magaslaton, tetejn

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get to the bottom of

v phr

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lead
sparky
feisty
lippy
talk back
mobile

n
adj
adj
adj
phr v
adj

valaminek a mlyre
hatol
fszerep
ragyog
btor
szjals
visszabeszl
mozgathat, vltozkony

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3

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37

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haul
was down on his luck

v
idiom

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3

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37

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4

drag
cast

v
v

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3

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6

came to that
weather-beaten
far-seeing

phr
adj
adj

ha gy vesszk
cserzett arcbr
jvbe lt, elrelt

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wigwam

tepee, indin stor

The monster was unlike anything I'd seen before or heard, if it came
The farmer beamed at us with his weather-beaten face.
The fortune-teller stared at me intensely with her far-seeing eyes, and
asked me to cross her palm with silver.
The chief invited me into his wigwam.

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3

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warrior
stain
slaughter
lean
hollow-cheeked
preach

n
v
n
adj
adj
v

harcos
foltot ejt
mszrls
szikr
beesett arc
igt hirdet, prdikl

They were mourning the death of a noble warrior.

He spilt the ink and stained his clothes.
She abhorred the export of live animals for slaughter.
He was lean, tall, and muscular.
Our new neighbour is a tall, hollow-cheeked man who looks as if he
He preached that slavery was an abomination.

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3

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38

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6

tomboy
hell-raiser

n
n

fislny
balhs, ntrvny

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maverick

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3
3
3
3
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3
3
3
3

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6
6
6
6
6
6
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6
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6

capture
choppy
scowl
amber
specimen
spark
crooked
self-conscious
diversionary
tactic
washed-out

v
adj
n
n
n
v
adj
adj
adj
n
adj

fggetlen, kbor, vilg

vndora
foglyul ejt
fodrozd
haragos tekintet
borostynk
mintadarab
csillog, ragyog
grbe, alattomos
ntudatos, zavart
elterel
taktika
elszntelenedett, fak

She's a little tomboy, always climbing trees even the ones her
He was always a bit of a hell-raiser he only calmed down when he
became a father himself.
He's always been a bit of a maverick.
The police captured the escaped prisoner
prisoner.
The small boat bobbed about on the choppy water.
She looked at me with a scowl on her face.
Deirdre wore a necklace made from amber and matching earrings.
The nurse took a specimen of her blood for further tests.
His favouritism sparked off a row in the office.
His lips curled into a crooked smile.
Jerry's pretty self-conscious about his weight.
Most children are skilled in diversionary tactics.
The politicians discussed their tactics for the forthcoming election.
Her dress was a washed-out shade of blue.

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3

38
38

6
6

leotard
tutu

n
n

tornadressz
tutu, balettszoknya

Annie took off her leotard and threw it in the washing machine.
The ballerina pulled on her tutu.

3
3
3

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38
38

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6
6

hot-headed
greasy-fast
was spoiling for a fight

adj
adj
phr

38

reckon with

phr v

forrfej
szupergyors
g a vgytl, hogy
verekedjen
szmtsba vesz valamit

Zak is a very hot-headed individual who's always getting into arguments.

The sheriff was greasy-fast with a gun.
You could see by the way he clenched his fists that he was spoiling for
a fight.
Barcelona will be a force to be reckoned with this season.

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3

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9
9
9
9
9
9

single-minded
self-sufficient
thick-skinned
kind-hearted
stand-offish
career-orientated
level-headed

adj
adj
adj
adj
adj
adj
adj

Lila is a tough, single-minded lady.

Grey Gables is a self-sufficient community which grows all its own food.
The thick-skinned double-glazing salesman wouldn't take no for an
It was a kind-hearted gesture which I felt I couldn't refuse.
She was cold and stand-offish.
I don't think she'll ever marry, she's too career-orientated.
No, I need a level-headed person to do this job and Sherry is too silly.

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absent-minded
comes across

adj
phr v

39

strike

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consequence
contestant
ad-lib

n
n
n

szinte
nellt
vastag bre van
meleg szv
kimrt, tartzkod
karrier orientlt
higgadt,
kiegyenslyozott
feledkeny
valamilyen benyomst
kelt
gy ltom, hogy, az a
benyomsom
kvetkezmny
jtkos
ad libitum, rgtnzs

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3
3

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40
40

2
2
2

prominence
embark
string

n
v
n

kivlsg
nekifog, nekikezd
fonal, sor

Elvis Presley rose to prominence during the 1950s.

He left the public service and embarked on a career in the City.
They had a string of top ten hits in the 1980s.

hz, hurcol
nincs szerencsje,
rosszul megy neki
rngat, vonszol
(fnyt) vet, j
megvilgtsba helyez

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She's extremely shrewd, and has been on top of the situation from the
beginning.
Let's sit down and get to the bottom of the problem, OK?
She played the lead in the school play.
Why would a sparky girl like Nicola want to marry him?
DiFranco charmed the audience with her feisty spirit.
She always has plenty to say, and is very lippy for a girl her age!
Don't talk back to me, young man I'm your mother!
She's a brilliant actress with very mobile features, and is much in
demand.
In the film, the murderer was shown hauling his victim's body to the
He was down on his luck and couldn't get a job anywhere.
Her attacker then dragged her into the bushes.
They published some new research findings that cast new light on the
origin of our universe.

Granddad's been getting rather absent-minded lately.

He comes across as very strict, but once you get to know him he's got a
great sense of humour.
What strikes me about her is her immediate grasp of the problem.
Many believe that poverty is a direct consequence of overpopulation.
The game show contestant won two new cars!
I never use a script; I just use ad-libs throughout the programme.

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obscurity

homly, homlyossg

He had once been a famous actor but had now faded into obscurity.

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stroke

stroke, csaps, roham

She died following a massive stroke.

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2
2

stock market
crash
signal
Great Depression

n
v
v
n

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2
2

insomnia
plague

n
v

tzsde piac
sszeomlik
jelez
a nagy gazdasgi
vilgvlsg
lmatlansg
szenved,
kellemetlensge addik

The stock market hit record highs during the last year.
The stock market crashed, and thousands of people lost their
That idiot changed lanes without signalling.
The Great Depression started after the US stock market crash on
October 29, 1929, known as Black Tuesday.
No responsible therapist will claim to cure your insomnia.
He was plagued by eye troubles.

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moderate
cracking jokes
venue
comeback
pneumonia
poll

adj
v phr
n
n
n
n

mrskelt
vicceket mesl
tallkozhely
visszatrs
tdgyullads
kzvlemny kutats

Even moderate amounts of alcohol can be dangerous.

Ian's always cracking jokes and making people laugh he's the life and
The first thing to do is book a venue.
The miniskirt made a comeback in the late 1980s.
She was taken to hospital, suffering from pneumonia.
A recent poll found that 80% of Californians support the governor.

3
3

41
41

6
6

timing
out of date

n
prep phr

idzts
lejrt a szavatossga

He was just walking into the restaurant when we got there. Perfect
Mum had to throw the milk away because it was out of date.

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3
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8
8
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10
10
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1
1

verbal
farce
pun
surreal
black humour
irony
satire
convention
deadline
struggle
stormy
follow in his footsteps

adj
n
n
adj
n
n
n
n
n
v
adj
v phr

szbeli
komdia
szjtk
szrrelis
fekete humor
irnia
szatra
gyls
hatrid
szenved, kzd
viharos
kveit a nyomdokait

3
3

43
43

1
1

dead-end
call the shots

n
v phr

zskutca
parancsol, rendelkezik,
dirigl

His verbal skills are astonishing for a child of his age.

She admitted that the interview had been a complete farce from start to
The clergy prey (no pun intended) on bereaved families.
The house was a surreal mixture of opulence and decay.
He was a master of black humour, and had you laughing through your
Life is full of little ironies.
Discuss the characteristic use of satire in Jonson's work.
The teachers' convention was held in Harrogate.
The deadline for applications is May 27th.
She's struggling to bring up a family alone.
They have always had a stormy relationship, and we often found them
Her father was a surgeon, and his daughter was determined to follow in
his footsteps.
Sarah felt she'd reached a dead-end in the job she was doing and it was
The new boss said that he called the shots and he didn't want anyone
acting on their own initiative.

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

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43
43
43
43
43
43

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1
1
1
1
1
1

firing line
have my sights set on
taking off
crossroads
frosty
reception
under the weather

n
phr
phr v
n
adj
n
idiom

When rumours of redundancies started circulating, I knew I was in the

Jack has his sights set on a detached house on the new housing
He knew his career was taking off when he was promoted three times in
Turn left at the next crossroads.
When I walked into the office, I got a frosty reception.
She was unsure of her reception after everything that had happened.
Stella took some sick leave as she was feeling a bit under the weather.

43

land

44

in the dead of night

phr

4
4
4

47
47
47

2
2
2

resistance
antibiotic
global

n
n
adj

tzvonal
kiszemel valamit
felszll
keresztezds
fagyos
fogadtats
nincs formban,
gyenglkedik
szerepet kap, llst
szerez
az j mlyen, az j
csendjben
ellenlls
antibiotikum
globlis, vilgmret

4
4

47
47

2
2

cloning
spare part

n
n

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

47
47
47
47
47
47
47
47
47
47

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2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

mission
crisis
network
cell
crash
organ
tissue
gene
test tube
strain

n
n
n
n
v
n
n
n
n
n

klnozs
bels szervek,
ptalkatrszek
kldets
krzis
hlzat
sejt
sszeomlik
szerv
szvet
gn
kmcs, lombik
baktriumtrzs, fajta

Women can play a decisive role in the debate over cloning.

Scientists claim that human cloning enables them to make spare parts
for children.
He was sent on over 200 missions before being killed in action.
The country now faces an economic crisis.
A home network is simply a method of allowing computers to
Blood is divided into two major types, the white blood cells and the red
My computer crashed, and I lost three hours' work.
The heart is an powerful organ which works constantly without ever
The surgeon removed the damaged skin tissue.
The whole family is good at sports it must be in their genes!
Louise Joy Brown was the first baby in the world to be born in a test
There was no antibiotic for this particular strain of the disease.

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4
4
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4
4
4
4
4
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4

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47
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47

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2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

microchip
firewall
orbit
shuttle
superbug
launch
analysis
resistant
globe
penetrate
breakthrough
enable

n
n
v
n
n
v
n
adj
n
v
n
v

mikrochip
tzfal
kering
jrat, ingajrat
program hiba
elindt
analzis, elemzs
ellenll
fldgmb
thatol
ttrs
lehetv tesz

Japan's largest producer of microchips has recently been sold to a US

This particular computer virus can penetrate any firewall.
The satellite orbits the Earth every 48 hours.
He took the WashingtonNew York shuttle.
The hospital failed to stop the MRSA superbug spreading throughout
The organisation has launched a campaign to raise 150,000.
The article gave a detailed analysis of the week's news.
An infection that's resistant to antibiotics could cause a pandemic.
We export our goods all over the globe.
The bullet penetrated his right leg.
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in the treatment of cancer.
The loan enabled Jan to buy the house.

Richard landed a role in one of the most popular soap operas on TV.
I woke up suddenly in the dead of night, my heart racing.
Jenny's suggestion met with some resistance from her colleagues.
The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics.
The G8 countries met to discuss global climate change.

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cite
due to
nerd

v
adj
n

idz
vrhat
ellenszenves ember,
majom, tusk

The judge cited a 1956 House of Lords ruling in her decision.

They say that the train is now due to arrive at 16.30.
The computer nerd wanted to know if his computer was insured against
crashes.

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4
4
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4

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3
3
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2
2

technophobe
up-to-date
journal
version
webshooter
villain

n
adj
n
n
n
n

mszaki cikk fbia

korszer, modern
folyirat
verzi, vltozat
web shooter
gazember, negatv hs

He was a complete technophobe and had never used a computer.

They have access to up-to-date information through a computer
The case was reported in the British Medical Journal.
The company had to bring out a new version because the original
His son wanted a Spider Man wristband webshooter for his birthday.
Clarke's trying to cast me in the role of villain here.

48

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ESP (Extra Sensory

Perception)
sense
afoot
paralysed
regeneration
release

v
adj
adj
n
v

"rendkvli rzki
szlelet", ESP
rzkel
folyamatban
lebnult
jjszlets
kienged, szabadon enged

Develop telepathic skills by attending our ESP courses. We know you

want to!
Perhaps he sensed your distrust.
There were plans afoot for a second attack.
The accident left him permanently paralysed.
They devised a new strategy for urban regeneration.
The judge adjudicated that he should be released.

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4
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4

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48
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2
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3

box office
bullet-proof
lasso
artificially
nanoscopic

n
adj
n
adv
adj

jegypnztr
golyll
lassz
mestersgesen
nanoszkpikus

4
4

48
48

3
3

artificial
setae

adj
n

m
szeta, szr, szrszer
nylvny

Collect your tickets at the box office.

An inch-thick wall of bullet-proof glass protected the President from any
The cowboy used his lasso to rope in the horse.
She prefers artificially-made flowers to fresh ones.
The material, covered with nanoscopic hairs, enables a person to walk
on a ceiling or up a wall.
Although he had no legs, he mastered walking again using artificial
The hairs on a gecko's feet called setae are the key to its
remarkable grip on just about any surface.

48

teleportation

teleport

4
4
4

48
48
48

3
3
3

teleport
matter
albeit

teleportl
v
anyag
n
conjunction habr, jllehet, noha

4
4

48
48

3
3

atomic
transmit

adj
v

atom
tovbbad, kzvett

The US dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima.

Leela is transmitting the message as we speak.

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4
4
4
4

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48
48
48
48

3
3
3
3
3

quantum
particle
reassemble
regenerate
recover

n
n
v
v
v

kvantum
rszecske
jra sszegyjt
feljt
felgygyul, felpl

In physics, a quantum is an indivisible unit of energy.

There wasn't one particle of truth in the story.
The equipment had to be dismantled and reassembled at each new
Some mice have been found to be capable of regenerating damaged
After a few days of fever, she began to recover.

48

pioneer

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4
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4

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48
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48

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3
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terminally
steroid
stand a chance
rodent
genetically modified
protein
in every respect

adv
n
v phr
n
adj
n
phr

utat tr, elsnek

alkalmaz
hallos beteg
szteroid
j eslye van
rgcsl
gn mdostott
fehrje
minden tekintetben

4
4
4
4

48
48
48
48

3
3
3
3

molecular
presumably
defence
Ministry of Defence

adj
adv
n
n

4
4
4
4
4
4

48
48
48
48
48
48

3
3
3
3
3
3

force field
tank
propel
grenade
shield
fittingly

n phr
n
v
n
v
adv

The new cancer treatment was pioneered in the early 80s by Dr Sylvia
Bannerjee.
The hospice is for terminally ill patients.
The weightlifter had been taking steroids, and he was banned from the
George didn't stand a chance of passing the exam.
Mickey Mouse is a rodent created by Walt Disney.
The public in Great Britain are not in favour of genetically modified food.
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein.
The twins are normal in every respect, except they will only speak to
each other.
molekulris
The journal publishes research relating to the theory and modelling of
felteheten
It's raining, which presumably means that your football match will be
vdelem
In Britain, the defence of the country has historically been left to the
vdelmi minisztrium
The UK Ministry of Defence denied that soldiers had been sent to war
without adequate equipment.
ertr
In science fiction books, a force field is a barrier made of energy.
tank
Tanks rolled into southern Lebanon this morning.
hajt
Out on the lake, we could see a boat propelled by a small motor.
grnt
The soldier pulled the pin and threw the grenade at the enemy tank.
eltakar, oltalmaz
The car shielded them from the worst effects of the explosion.
megfelelen, ahogy kell Fittingly, her father walked her down the aisle.

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4

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48
48
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48

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3
3
3
3
3
3
3

bound to
X-ray
vision
imaging
terahertz
radiation
infrared
microwave

adj
n
n
n
n
n
adj
n

elkerlhetetlen
rntgen
ltoms
kpfeldolgozs
terahertz
sugrzs
infravrs
mikrohullm st

As soon as he she walked into his class, he knew she was bound to
The X-ray showed that her leg was not broken.
She suffered temporary loss of vision after being struck on the head.
New imaging technologies mean that doctors are better able to screen
Terahertz wands could be used at airports to reveal weapons under
An accident at the power station could result in large amounts of
Infrared imaging devices can make electronic images out of emissions
I'll heat it up in the microwave.

4
4
4
4
4
4

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48
48
48
48
48

3
3
3
3
3
3

spectrum
verify
doubtful
foreseeable
invisibility
invisible

n
v
adj
adj
n
adj

spektrum
igazol, megerst
ktsges
elrelthat
lthatatlansg
lthatatlan

The two articles represented opposite ends of the spectrum.

A computer program verifies that the system is working.
Prospects for a lasting peace remain doubtful.
The situation is likely to continue for the foreseeable future.
In the book, Harry Potter has an invisibility cloak so he can roam at will
The house was surrounded by trees and invisible from the road.

The crew of the starship Enterprise used teleportation to move from the
ship to the surface of the planet.
The scientists were trying to teleport the cup from one side of the room
The entire universe is made of different kinds of matter.
He accepted the job, albeit with some hesitation.

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virtual reality
project
observer
distinct

n
v
n
adj

virtulis valsg
kivett, vzol
megfigyel
hatrozott, vilgos

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4
4
4

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49
49
49

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4
4
4

genetics
seek
physique
odds

n
v
n
n

genetika
keres, kutat
alkat
esly, valsznsg

Using virtual reality, they simulated the accident and found out its cause.
The company projected an annual growth rate of 3%.
He had been an observer of human nature all his life.
There was a distinct possibility that she had found out he was seeing
someone else.
Recent advances in genetics have raised moral questions.
Children are always seeking approval from their parents.
She didn't have the physique to be a dancer.
The odds are that he will commit the same crime again.

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4

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coat
microscopic
reflector
likelihood
transplant
restrain
stun gun
obtaine
process
resounding

v
adj
n
n
n
v
n
v
n
adj

bundz
mikroszkopikus
reflektor
valsznsg
transzplantci
bezr, fogva tart
kbt pisztoly
megkap, hozzjut
folyamat
messze hangz (siker)

He was coating the fish in batter before frying them.

The solicitor flicked a microscopic speck of dust off his suit.
A lighting engineer placed some reflectors at the foot of the stage.
Using a seatbelt will reduce the likelihood of serious injury in a car
Sally knew she was dying, and wanted her organs to be used for
I had to restrain her from running out into the street.
The policeman had a stun gun in his hand.
Additional information can be obtained from the centre.
Everyone is hoping that the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks are a
The show was a resounding success.

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4
4
4

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49
49
49

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4
4
4

mere
mortal
looked into
defy

adj
n
phr v
v

puszta, mer
haland
kivizsgl
ellenszegl, szembeszll

She lost the election by a mere 20 votes.

She dines in the executive suite, while we lesser mortals use the staff
He promised her that the matter would be looked into.
It was the first time he had openly defied his father's authority.

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4
4
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4

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49
49
49
49

4
4
4
4
4

gravity
hideaway
fortress
solitude
hinges upon

n
n
n
n
phr v

gravitci
bvhely
erd
magny
fgg, mlik valamin

The apple fell to the ground because of the force of gravity.

The treehouse was Jack's hideaway.
The castle was an impregnable fortress.
Carl spent the morning in solitude.
Everything hinges upon whether or not she can identify him.

49

property

birtok, ingatlan, vagyon

49

quantum mechanics

kvantum mechanika

49

macroscopic

adj

macroszkpikus

50

vaguely

adv

50

inconceivable

adj

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4
4
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4

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50
50
50
50

7
8
9
9
9

entirely
abolished
legendary
veteran
for all I know

adv
v
adj
n
phr

bizonytalanul,
hatrozatlanul
alig hihet,
elkpzelhetetlen
teljesen
eltrl
legends
vetern, reg
amennyire n tudom

What are the properties of this new substance they claim to have
created?
Simply put, quantum mechanics is the study of matter and radiation at
an atomic level.
These objects are macroscopic that is, they can be seen and
measured using the naked eye.
I vaguely remember a woman in a red dress standing outside the door.

4
4
4
4
4

50
50
50
50
50

9
9
9
9
9

crawl
resent
rugged
literate
scholarly

v
v
adj
adj
adj

mszik
neheztel valakire
szaggatott
olvasott
tudomnyos, tuds

There's a bug crawling up your leg.

Mark couldn't fathom why she resented him so much.
As the plane dipped, I caught sight of the rugged coastline.
Students need to be computer-savvy as well as literate.
She's a very scholarly student, and shows great promise.

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4
4
4
4

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50
50
50
50

9
9
9
9
9

gosh
dummy
adapt
adopt
at any rate

interjection
n
v
v
phr

Gosh! The water's cold!

He's no dummy! He left school at 16 and was a millionaire by the age of
The children are finding it hard to adapt to the new school.
Sally was adopted when she was four.
At any rate, we can meet up for lunch and talk about the details then.

4
4

50
50

9
9

altering
virtually

v
adv

4
4
4

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51
51

1
1
1

quotation
be up to
be at a loose end

n
v phr
v phr

51

be snowed under

v phr

A mindenit.
fajank
alkalmazkodik
rkbe fogad
brmi trtnjk, minden
esetre
megvltoztat
gyakorlatilag,
tulajdonkppen
idzet
kszl valamire
bizonytalan helyzetben
van
el van rasztva valamivel

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

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51
51
51
51
51
51
51

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1
1
1
1
1
1
1

lined up
be tied up
fall through
go ahead
get out of
calling off
wind down
crops up

phr v
v phr
phr v
phr v
phr v
phr v
phr v
phr v

felsorakoztat
lekt
kudarcba fl
folytat
kibjik valami all
lefj, lemond
lazt
felbukkan, felmerl

4
4
4
4

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51
51
53

1
1
3
10

put my feet up
take it easy
proceed
sort of

v phr
v phr
v
phr

htra dl s pihen
pihen, lazt
elremegy
fajta

A few years ago, a car fuelled by solar energy would have been
inconceivable
inconceivable.
Our situation is entirely different.
Slavery was abolished in the USA in the 19th century.
Lonnie Johnson, the legendary blues guitarist, died in 1970.
My grandfather was a veteran of the Second World War.
For all I know, she could be waiting outside for me now!

The tailor was altering the length of the trousers.

Virtually all the children come to school by bus.
Suffer little children to come unto me' is a quotation from the Bible.
I never know what he'll be up to next! That boy will be the death of me!
I was at a loose end on Sunday, so I went to visit my grandmother.
Linden was snowed under with work.
Please get here on time. I've lined up several people for you to meet.
Hugo told his secretary he'd be tied up for the rest of the day.
The studio planned to make a movie of the book, but the deal fell
They've decided to go ahead with plans to build 50 new houses on the
See if you can get out of that meeting tomorrow.
She's calling off the wedding, and no one knows why!
I find it difficult to wind down after a day at work.
His name crops up every time I speak to you. Do you have a crush on
him?
I just want to go home and put my feet up.
He was obviously unwell, so I told him to go home and take it easy.
The government was determined to proceed with the election.
He was the sort of person you could always rely on.

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once in a blue moon

more or less
from time to time
bits and pieces
that kind of thing

idiom
phr
phr
phr
phr

ritkn, hbe-hba
tbb kevsb
idrl idre
ez-az
ilyesmi

4
4
4
4
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going over
petty cash
peckish
vague
imprecise
gifted
in the making

phr v
n
adj
adj
adj
adj
phr

tgondol
pnztr
hes
bizonytalan
pontatlan
tehetsges
keletkezben van,
kszlben van

My grandson visits me once in a blue moon usually when he wants

Is she your girlfriend or not? Well, yes, more or less.
I've seen him in town from time to time.
He hasn't got much furniture, but he's picking up bits and pieces here
It's only a part-time job I have to answer the phone, be polite to
customers, that kind of thing.
I couldn't forget what he'd said, and kept going over it in my mind.
She told him to buy some sandwiches and get the money out of petty
She was feeling a bit peckish.
The governor gave only a vague outline of his tax plan.
The witness gave a vague, imprecise description of the mugger.
She was an extremely gifted poet.
I could see at a glance that she was an artist in the making.

4
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4

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54
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2
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prodigy
adulation
peer
demanding
freak
ramshackle
toddler
pestered
relented

n
n
n
adj
n
adj
n
v
v

csoda
hzelgs
kortrs
ignyes, kvetel
rlt
dledez, rozoga
totyog
hborgat, zaklat
enged, megenyhl

Mozart was a musical prodigy.

Bill Wyman said he didn't play for the adulation of the fans, but for the
American children did less well in maths than their peers in Japan.
The department has a high staff turnover because the manager is such
He's become such a fitness freak he has little time for his wife or his
There was a ramshackle old cottage at the end of the lane.
There was a picture of me when I was a toddler, building sandcastles
She'd been pestered by reporters for days.
At last her father relented and came to visit her.

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4
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54

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4
4
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strewn
with ease
grand master
at a loss
inborn
for his part

v
phr
n
prep phr
adj
phr

hint, beszr
knnyedn
nagymester
zavarban van
veleszletett
a sajt rszrl

4
4
4

54
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54

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4
4

pondering
made sense
comes by

v
v phr
phr v

latolgat, mrlegel
rtelme van
hozz jut, beszerez

The house was filthy, with clothes and newspapers strewn everywhere.
I couldn't solve the crossword puzzle, but my girlfriend did it with ease.
Garry Kasparov was a grand master at chess.
She was at a loss to explain his actions.
Mammals have an inborn fear of snakes.
They lost the game but the manager, for his part, said they were still the
best football team in Europe.
The university board is still pondering the matter.
Does this plan make sense to you?
How did you come by that black eye?

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4
4
4
4
4
4

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54
54
54
54
54
54

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4
4
4
4
4
4

celebrated
taunted
hounded
prodded
haunted
greatness
wondrous

adj
v
v
v
v
n
adj

nnepelt
kignyol
vadszik
df
ksrt
nagysg
bmulatos, csodlatos

Helen Mirren is a celebrated actress of stage and screen.

The other children taunted him about his weight.
After the court case Lee was hounded relentlessly by the press.
Theo prodded at the dead snake.
Memories of the fire haunted him.
How do you explain Mozart's
Mozart s greatness as a composer?
It was a wondrous sight to behold.

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

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54
54
54
54
54
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55
56

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
8
10

probe
raw
inheritable
master
upbringing
impact
educationalist
stimulating
talk down to
masterpiece
hammering away at

v
adj
adj
v
n
n
n
adj
phr v
n
phr v

kutat, megvizsgl
kimunklatlan
rkld
megfkez
neveltets
hats
pedaggus
sztnz
leereszkedik
mesterm
pfl, megfesztett
tempban dolgozik

I don't want to probe too deeply into your personal affairs.

The chiefs of staff met to discuss the raw intelligence from their troops
Haemophilia is an inheritable disease.
Phoebe managed to master her fear of spiders.
Mike had had a very strict, religious upbringing.
We need to assess the impact of our actions on climate change.
As an educationalist, he was held in very high esteem.
The group had a stimulating discussion of world politics.
The students felt that they were talked down to as though they were
Mary Shelley was just 18 when she wrote the horror masterpiece
The author sat hammering away at his keyboard, determined to meet
the publisher's deadline.

4
4
4
4
4
4

56
56
56
56
56
56

11
11
11
11
11
11

conventional
outsider
digit
ordinary
at length
educator

adj
n
n
adj
prep phr
n

hagyomnyos
kvlll
szmjegy
egyszer
hosszasan
nevel, pedaggus

Internet connections through conventional phone lines are fairly slow.

I'm an outsider, the only foreign woman in the group.
4305 is a four-digit number.
It's just an ordinary camera, not a digital one.
The police spoke to the witness at length.
Julia is a gifted educator, and her lectures are always packed out.

4
4
4

56
57
57

11
1
1

lifelong
law and order
facts and figures

adj
phr
phr

letre szl
rend s fegyelem
a trgyra vonatkoz
tnyek, adatok, szmok

She became a lifelong friend of ours.

The riots caused a breakdown in law and order.
Id like to see all the facts and figures before I make my decision.

57

trial and error

phr

tallgatssal, prba
szerencse alapon

He'd never tiled a bathroom before, but managed it by trial and error.

4
4

57
57

1
1

rules and regulations

aches and pains

phr
phr

szablyozs
sajgs s fjdalom,
szrs s hasogats

Ben was made responsible for seeing that the rules and regulations
He's still got a few aches and pains, but is recovering well from the
accident.

4
4

57
57

1
1

tried and tested

out and about

phr
phr

jl bevlt
jn megy, ki-be jrkl

57

by and large

phr

nagyjbl

I always use Mum's tried and tested recipe when making Yorkshire
Sorry I haven't replied earlier to your call I was out and about in town,
shopping.
By and large, his manager was pleased with his performance.

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once and for all

phr

egyszer s mindenkorra

She's finished with him, once and for all.

57

now and again

phr

Now and again, I feel nostalgic for the old times.

4
4
4
4

57
57
57
57

1
1
3
3

ready and waiting

sick and tired
run-down
by means of

phr
phr
adj
phr

nha-nha, egyszeregyszer
kszen ll
belefradt
leromlott
valami segtsgvel

57

coming down with

phr v

4
4

58
58

1
1

advance
diagnosis

n
n

I should warn you in advance that I'm not a very good dancer.
I've been to the hospital for tests and am now awaiting the diagnosis.

4
4
4

58
58
58

1
1
1

elucidation
paved the way for
fuelled

n
phr
v

elzetes
diagnzis,
krmeghatrozs
magyarzat
elkszt valamit
zemanyaggal feltlt

4
4
4

58
58
58

1
1
1

ignited
sceptical
got hold of

v
adj
v phr

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

58
58
58
58
58
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58
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58
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58

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1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2

footage
military
distributed
revolutionised
capacity
underestimate
timesaving
deposit
curvature
mow
lawn
ward
manipulate

n
adj
v
v
n
v
adj
n
n
v
n
n
v

4
4

58
58

2
2

hereditary
potentially

adj
adv

4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

58
61
61
61
61
61
61
61
61

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2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

manufacture
came into a fortune
haggled
rise
high-income
priceless
commission
bankrupt
gambling

v
phr
v
n
adj
adj
n
adj
v

rks
potencilisan,
lehetsgesen
elllt
vagyonhoz jutott
alkudozott
emelkeds
magas jvedelem
megfizethetetlen
jutalk
csd
szerencsejtkot z

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kept her cool

v phr

megrzi a hidegvrt

5
5

62
62

2
2

fraud
attention span

n
n

csals
He's been charged with tax fraud.
egy dologra fordtott id Children often have a short attention span.

62

hands-on

adj

5
5
5

62
62
62

2
2
2

start-up
fund
bridal

adj
n
adj

5
5
5
5
5
5

62
62
62
62
62
62

2
2
2
2
2
2

bouquet
make a profit
make a living
glimmer of hope
innovative
not in the least bit

n
v phr
v phr
phr
adj
phr

5
5
5
5
5
5
5

62
62
62
62
62
62
62

2
2
2
2
2
2
2

ex-convict
subtle
charm
peony
hyacinth
comprehensive school
still

n
adj
n
n
n
n
adj

aktv rszvtellel
jellemezhet
indul
alap, forrs, tke
menyegzi-,
mennyasszonyicsokor, bokrta
nyeresget termel
valamibl megl
halvny remny
jt, innovatv
egyltaln nem, a
legkevsb sem
megjrta a brtnt
finom, hajszlnyi
bj, srm
pnksdi rzsa
jcint
kzpiskola
mozdulatlan, nyugodt

5
5
5
5
5

62
62
62
62
62

2
2
2
2
2

livelihood
stall
conviction
grievous bodily harm
served

n
n
n
n
v

meglhets
stand
eltls
slyos testi srts
letlt bntetst

62

smuggling

csempszs

The taxi is ready and waiting to take us to the airport.

I'm sick and tired of hearing the same excuses! If you're late once more,
Mary lived on a housing estate in a run-down inner-city area.
The plan is to cross the USA by means of working my way across the
country from coast to coast.
valamiben megbetegszik I think I'm coming down with the flu.

kigyullad
szkeptikus
megkaparint valamit,
valakit
filmkocka
katonai
kioszt
forradalmast
kapacits
alulbecsl
idtakarkos
foglal
grblet, kanyar
lenyr
gyep
osztly, rszleg
kezel, irnyt, manipull

His elucidation of the problem was clear and concise.

The discovery of DNA paved the way for genetic engineering.
Have they fuelled the aeroplane yet?
The petrol tank suddenly ignited.
I'm extremely sceptical about what I read in the press.
I managed to get hold of him on his mobile.
The TV programme included some old footage from the First World War.
The soldiers were rescued by a military helicopter.
Clothes and blankets have been distributed among the refugees.
Email has revolutionised the way people keep in touch.
The fuel tank has a capacity of 40 litres.
We underestimated how long it would take to get there.
Domestic appliances are timesaving devices which have allowed
A deposit of 10% of the total price is required.
The curvature of the Earth's surface can most easily be seen from
It's time to mow the lawn again.
I spent all morning mowing the lawn.
He went to visit his wife and child in the maternity ward.
He was one of those men who manipulated people into doing what he
wanted.
Hereditary peers in the House of Lords have inherited their titles from
Potentially he could go far, if only he would apply himself to his studies.
The company manufactures many different types of drug.
She came into a fortune, quit her job, and is now travelling the world.
Jess haggled to get a good deal and managed to get it for 10 less than
We are expecting a sharp rise in interest rates.
The taxes will mainly affect high-income families.
The room was filled with priceless antiques.
He earns very little basic salary, but makes it up through commission on
The firm went bankrupt before the building work was completed.
The Lottery is probably the most popular form of gambling.
It was a very tense situation, but Donna managed to keep her cool.

Max was given a chance to get some hands-on experience of the job.
Her parents provided the start-up money for her new business.
The house fell into disrepair until a restoration fund was set up.
Liz decided to hire a bridal gown rather than buy one.
A large bouquet of roses arrived on her desk.
That shop is hardly ever open I don't know how they make a profit!
Grace is finding it difficult to make a living as a reflexologist.
There wasn't even a glimmer of hope that Todd would be chosen to play
Manuel had an innovative approach to language teaching.
Suzi could tell that her teacher wasn't in the least bit convinced by her
excuse for being late.
My parents weren't too thrilled when I told them my new boyfriend was
The pictures are similar, but there are subtle differences between them.
Robert's boyish charm always beguiles the girls.
At the market, I found a flower stall selling six peonies for the price of
Hyacinths are my mother's favourite flower.
Kylie goes to the local comprehensive school.
We stood still and watched as the deer came closer.
Fishing is the main livelihood for many people in the area.
Jackie runs a handbag stall in the market.
The accused have three previous convictions for theft between them.
The accused was charged with grievous bodily harm.
He served ten years of a 16-year sentence for murder, and was allowed
out early for good behaviour.
He was arrested in connection with drug smuggling.

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5
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5
5
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62
62
62
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2
2
2
2
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2
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2

firearm
offence
jailed
with good intent
supply
convict
charge
recruit
launderette

n
n
v
n
v
v
n
v
n

lfegyver
bncselekmny
bebrtnz
j szndkkal
biztost, ellt
eltl
vd
toboroz, verbuvl
nkiszolgl mosoda

He was charged with illegal possession of a firearm.

The possession of stolen property is a criminal offence.
He was jailed for assault.
She behaved foolishly but with good intent.
Paint for the project was supplied by the city.
Evidence given by convicted criminals should always be treated with the
She's facing three charges of manslaughter.
Most are recruited from the ranks of people who studied Latin and
Jake offered to take the washing to the launderette.

5
5
5
5

62
62
62
62

2
2
2
2

snooker hall
by no means
drop out
buy out

n phr
phr
phr v
phr v

bilird terem
semmi esetre sem
kimarad
mindent megvsrol

I couldn't see Bill anywhere in the snooker hall.

It is by no means certain that he'll be found guilty.
Oona had dropped out of school when she was sixteen.
Neil has been bought out of the business by his partners.

5
5
5
5

62
62
63
64

2
2
7
9

natural
charge
commit
cringe

n
v
v
v

People think I am a natural, but I've had to work at it.

The police charged him with murder.
I'm not prepared to do anything that involves committing a crime.
A stray dog was cringing by the door.

5
5
5

64
64
64

9
9
9

work out
proposition
determine

phr v
n
v

stehetsg
vdol
elkvet
meghunyszkodik,
megalzkodik
kidolgoz
javaslat
eldnt, meghatroz

64

have what it takes

phr

minden adottsga
megvan valamihez,
rtermett

Not everyone has what it takes to run a business.

64

visionary

ltnok

64

operations

n pl

opercis, mkdsi

Martin Luther King was a visionary who saw the day when black and
white people would live as friends.
We'll need to run your plan past the operations manager.

64

strategic

adj

stratgiai, hadszati

UN forces made a strategic withdrawal.

5
5

64
64

9
9

thinker
rolls up their sleeves

n
idiom

He's a great thinker, and several books have been written about him.
Kirsty is the kind of person who rolls up their sleeves and gets down to
the nitty-gritty.

64

wade

gondolkod
nekigyrkzik,
nekidurlja magt
valaminek
megtmad, nekitmad

I wish you wouldn't always wade in with your opinion.

5
5
5

64
64
64

9
9
9

execute
strategy
strike the right balance

v
n
v phr

elvgez elad
elvgez,
stratgia
megtallja a megfelel
egyenslyt

The divers executed the synchronised dive perfectly and were awarded
The government's long-term economic strategy seems to be failing.
It is sometimes difficult to strike the right balance between strategy and
tactics.

64

tactic

taktika, eljrsmd

64

on board

prep phr

5
5

64
64

9
9

clueless
crunch the numbers

adj
v phr

tancstalan
szmokkal dolgozik

5
5

64
64

9
9

complement
duplicate

v
v

64

keep in mind

v phr

kiegszt
megkettz, msol,
sokszorost
szben tart, megjegyez

64

acquire

megszerez, szert tesz

Please keep in mind that this is confidential, and I don't want anyone
speaking of it outside this room.
Manning hoped to acquire valuable works of art as cheaply as possible.

5
5
5
5

64
64
64
64

9
9
9
9

negotiation
bookkeeping
critical
pulling one' punches

n
n
adj
idiom

trgyals
knyvels
kritikus, brl
kesztys kzzel bnik
valakivel, kml valakit

The negotiations with the company had reached a crucial stage.

I'm not very good at bookkeeping, so I have an accountant to check my
Many economists are critical of the government's economic policies.
The sales figures were abysmal, and the CEO didn't pull any punches at
the board meeting.

5
5

64
64

9
9

break out
harshly

phr v
adv

I was still living in London when the war broke out.

'Shut up,' Boris said harshly.

5
5
5

64
64
64

9
9
9

consistently
hold back
for fear of

adv
phr v
phr

kitr
kemnyen, durvn,
szigoran
kvetkezetesen
visszatart
attl flve hogy, nehogy

5
5

64
64

9
9

offending
jeopardise

v
v

bnt, fj
kockztat, veszlyeztet

64

underlying

adj

alapvet, meghatroz

64

bond

ktelk

UN negotiators have worked out a set of compromise proposals.

Most people accept the proposition that we have a duty to protect
Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the fire.

The political parties are planning their tactics for the forthcoming
general election.
sznpadra visz, felvesz a Because of his reputation, we tried to get him on board, but he'd had a
fedlzetre
better offer.
Many teachers are clueless about the needs of immigrant students.
Look, it's your job to crunch the numbers and make sure we can
produce within budget!
John and Bob complemented each other extremely well.
New copies of the form can be duplicated from a master copy.

Laura was consistently late for work.

Police in riot gear held back the demonstrators.
Tania didn't want to go to the party, for fear of bumping into her exboyfriend.
I decided to have the offending tooth removed.
Holly's constant interruptions during team briefings were jeopardising
her chances of promotion.
The underlying causes of her depression were the deaths of her
husband and child in a motor accident.
They have a real bond between them because of the difficult times they

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socialise

szocializldik,
rintkezik valakivel

Ann doesn't find it very easy to socialise and make small talk.

5
5

64
64

9
9

hang around
long haul

phr v
phr

kszl
fraszt, nehz,
hosszadalmas munka

Jack asked me to hang around until he got out of the meeting.

Is your business partner willing to hang around for the long haul?

5
5

64
64

9
9

n
corporation
the going is getting tougher phr

trsasg, vllalat
a feladat nehezebb,
kemnyebb vlik

He works for a large American corporation.

The going is getting tougher because of cheap imports flooding the
market.

5
5
5
5

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64
64
64

9
9
9
9

committed
long-term
contractor
down the road

adj
adj
n
phr

elktelezett
hossz tv
vllalkoz
egyszer majd, a
ksbbiek folyamn

The party has a core of committed supporters.

Life's too short for long-term plans!
We asked for quotes from three roofing contractors.
When the business is three or four years down the road, we hope to
expand abroad.

5
5

64
64

9
9

complementary
essential

adj
adj

kiegszt
alapvet, lnyeges

The computer and the human mind have different but complementary
A good diet is essential for everyone.

64

interfere

65

riches to rags

phr

65

glory

beleavatkozik, kzbeszl My daughter-in-law said that I was interfering, but I was only trying to
help.
gazdagsgbl
She went from rags to riches and riches to rags within a year.
szegnysgbe
dicssg, dicsfny
She dreamt of future glory as an Olympic champion.

5
5

65
65

2
2

heavyweight
YMCA (Young Man's
Christian Associaton)

n
n

nehzsly
Fiatalok Keresztny
Egyeslse

Steven Spielberg is one of the heavyweights of the movie industry.

When the boys reached town they stayed at the local YMCA.

65

hanger-on

rajongja, kvetje
valakinek

He was surrounded by a crowd of friends and hangers-on.

65

take advantage of

v phr

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2
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unload
volunteers
perception
power of attorney
penny
estate
nightmare
lives on

v
v
n
n
n
n
n
phr v

Harry took advantage of Jack's good nature by borrowing 1000 and

then disappearing.
The removal men unloaded the van and took the furniture into the
The village hall is maintained by an army of volunteers.
My perception of the problems you're facing leads me to believe that
When she went into the care home she gave her son power of attorney.
The swindlers took every penny she had, and left her with nothing.
The property is part of the deceased's estate.
Years after the accident I still have nightmares about it
it.
She only has her old-age pension to live on.

151

get their hands on

v phr

kihasznl valakit,
visszal valamivel
kipakol
nkntes
felfogs, szlels
meghatalmazs
fillr
birtok, telep
rmlom
valamibl l, fenntartja
magt
megkaparint valamit

5
5
5
5

151
151
151
151

2
2
2
2

court
sue
share
claim

n
v
n
v

brsg
beperel
rszvny
kvetel, jogot forml

A crowd of reporters had gathered outside the court.

He sued the police for wrongful arrest.
They were able to sell their shares at a higher price.
If you have an accident, you can make a claim on your insurance.

5
5
5
5
5
5
5

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151
151
151
151
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151

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2
2
2
2
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2

lawsuit
imprison
hit man
inherit
venture
strain
utility

n
v
n
v
n
n
n

5
5
5
5
5

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151
151
151
151

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2
2
2
2

gadgetry
declared
bankruptcy
pension
food stamp

n
v
n
n
n

polgri per
bebrtnz
ver ember
rkl
vllalkozs
feszltsg
haszon- (pl.
haszonjrm)
bigyk
bevall, nyilatkozik
csd
nyugdj
lelmiszer tmogats,
lelmiszer jegy

His lawyer filed a lawsuit against the city.

Political dissenters were imprisoned by the dictator's government.
The hit man assassinated the President.
He inherited a fortune from his grandmother.
His latest business venture has gone belly-up.
I couldn't look after him any more; the strain was too much for me.
What we would call a van or truck, the Americans often call a 'utility
vehicle'.
I don't understand how all this electronic gadgetry works.
The Conservatives have declared their intention to increase taxes.
In 1999 it was revealed that he was close to bankruptcy.
At what age can you start drawing your pension?
Josh now lives on a disability pension and food stamps.

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5
5
5
5

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65
67
67

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4
5
9
9

content
eligible
mean
outline
gospel

adj
adj
adj
v
n

elgedett
alkalmas, jogosult
fukar
krvonalaz, vzol
evanglium

5
5

67
67

9
9

greedy
extravagance

adj
n

kapzsi
tlkltekezs, pazarls

67

provide for

phr v

gondoskodik valamirl

Andy was a good husband, and Vanessa was clearly very content.
Students on a part-time course are not eligible for a loan.
I only gave him a pound, and I felt a bit mean afterwards.
We have outlined only the bare bones of the method.
Andrew Carnegie wrote 'The Gospel of Wealth', describing how rich
men ought to live without extravagance.
We live in a greedy and selfish society.
The extravagance of the royal palaces and castles contrasts with the
poverty of people living on the streets.
Without work, how can I provide for my children?

5
5

67
67

9
9

welfare
farewell

n
n

jllt
bcs, istenhozzd

Our only concern is the children's welfare.

Mourners gathered to bid farewell to the victims of the plane tragedy.

67

worthy

adj

mlt, rdemes

Manchester United were worthy winners of the competition.

His relatives couldn't wait to get their hands on his money.

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lavishly

adv

pazarul, pompsan

The jewellers produce their lavishly illustrated catalogue twice a year.

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cause
entrepreneurial
charged

n
adj
v

okoz, ok
Breast cancer is the cause for which we are asking for your support.
vllalkozi
Because of her entrepreneurial dynamism she was well on her way to
szmljra r, megterhel The bank charged me 30 for going overdrawn.

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5
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5

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67
67
67
67

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9
9
9
9
9

interest
philanthropic
scarlet fever
foundation
found
founder

n
adj
n
n
v
v

kamat
emberbart
skarlt, vrheny
alaptvny
alapt
megfeneklik, elsllyed

We can offer you 6% interest if you leave the money in your account for
Bill Gates is very philanthropic, and gives away more money than
Scarlet fever usually only occurs in children.
She is head of a foundation that does medical research into childhood
The school was founded with the express purpose of teaching deaf
The talks foundered on disagreements between the two parties.

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5
5
5

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67
67
67

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vaccine
missive
malaria
closer to home

n
n
n
phr

vdolts
levl
malria
kzelebb valakinek az
otthonhoz

I was given a polio vaccine in a sugar cube.

An anonymous missive had been pushed under her door.
She has had another attack of malaria.
Greta wanted a job closer to home, as she disliked commuting.

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5
5
5
5
5

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67
68
68
68

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9
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2
2

fund
vision
the last word
recognition
prospect
pension plan

n
n
phr
n
n
n

alap, forrs, tke

ltoms
az utols sz
felismers
kilts
nyugdj (megtakartsi)
terv

The house fell into disrepair until a restoration fund was set up.
Carnegie had a vision of a world where everyone would be able to get
Mother always has to have the last word.
As he drew nearer, a look of recognition spread over her face.
I see no prospect of things improving here.
The company offered a very good pension plan.

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autonomy

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3

flexible
convenience
priority

adj
n
n

autonmia,
nrendelkezs
rugalmas
knyelem
priorits, elsbbsg

The meeting was organised by campaigners who want greater

autonomy for Corsica.
We can be flexible about your starting date.
Ready meals sell well because of their convenience.
The club's priority is to win the League.

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5

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68
68
68
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68

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look at
to a certain extent
broadly
tend
norm
muffin
bagel
further

phr v
phr
adv
v
n
n
n
v

megnz
bizonyos mrtkig
nagyjbl,
hajlamos valamire
norma, szabvny
muffin, stemny
des stemny
elmozdt, elsegt

We'll look at your proposal and get back to you within a few days with
I agreed with him to a certain extent, but had some strong reservations
She knows broadly what to expect.
People tend to need less sleep as they get older.
Short-term contracts are now the norm with some big companies.
The blueberry muffins tasted delicious.
She munched a bagel on her way to work.
He dedicated his life to furthering the cause of world peace.

68

sabbatical

She took a long sabbatical and spent some time studying abroad.

5
5

68
68

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5

seemingly
make a fortune

adv
v phr

kutatv, alkoti
szabadsg
ltszlag
egy vagyont keres,
meggazdagszik

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5
5
5
5
5
5
5

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68
68
68
68
68
68
68

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5
5
5
5
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motto
annual
apparently
obstacle
policy
up to a point
striking
fundamentally

n
adj
adv
n
n
phr
adj
adv

68

with hindsight

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5
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5
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5

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68
69
69
69
69
69
69

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7
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8
8

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It was his job to gather together seemingly unrelated bits of information.

He made a small fortune on the stock market.

Be prepared' is the motto of the Boy Scouts.

The school trip has become an annual event.
Apparently the company is losing a lot of money.
Fear of change is an obstacle to progress.
The foreign policy adviser was, for once, at a loss for words.
I believe him up to a point, but its such an incredible story!
India presents a striking contrast between wealth and poverty.
The conclusions of the report are fundamentally wrong.

phr

mott, jelmondat
ves
nyilvnvalan
akadly
politika
egy pontig
feltn, meglep
alapveten, alapjba
vve
utlagos blcsessg

essentially
believe it or not
second chance
dismiss
introduce
cap
evaluate
flexitime

adv
phr
phr
v
v
n
v
n

alapveten
hiszed vagy nem
msodik esly
elbocst
bevezet
tet, sapka
rtkel, kirtkel
rugalmas munkaid

10

recruitment

toborzs, joncozs

Ballet is essentially a middle-class interest.

Well, believe it or not, Linden's been promoted to Managing Director!
It's not very often that we get a second chance in life.
He dismissed her for being impolite to customers.
The reforms were introduced against a background of social unrest.
The employees were unhappy when the company introduced a pay cap.
You should be able to evaluate your own work.
The company had a flexitime system, but when it was taken over, this
was stopped.
The union is having a recruitment drive for new members.

70

10

prestigious

adj

rangos, tekintlyes

5
5

70
70

10
10

graduate
like-minded

n
adj

diploms
hasonl gondolkods

Margaret Atwood won a prestigious literary award for her book 'The
Handmaid's Tale'.
I didn't go to university. I'm a graduate of life!' boasted the millionaire.
He joined the book club in the hope of meeting like-minded people.

70

10

most-appreciated

adj

leginkbb megbecslt

Your kind invitation was the most-appreciated event of the week.

5
5

70
70

10
10

emphasis
incentive

n
n

nyomatk
btorts, sztnzs,
buzdts

In Japan there is a lot of emphasis on politeness.

As an added incentive, there's a bottle of champagne for the best team.

70

10

poached

eloroz, oroz

Minnows Ltd have poached quite a few of our best salesmen.

They could see with hindsight where the plan had gone wrong.

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10

for the most part

phr

70

10

have one's say

v phr

jobbra, a legtbb
esetben
kifejti a vlemnyt

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5
5

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70
70

10
10
10

delighted
majority
vast

adj
n
adj

All marriages have their ups and downs but, for the most part, he was
extremely happy.
The whole family wanted to have their say about where we should move
to.
elragadtatott
Sandy will be delighted to see you!
tbbsg
The majority of students find it quite hard to live on the amount of
hatalmas, rengeteg, risi The government will have to borrow vast amounts of money.

70

10

contribute

adakozik, hozzjrul

City employees cannot contribute to political campaigns.

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5
5
5

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70
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10
10
10

fresh
reasonable
rate
have no say in something

adj
adj
n
n

I'll just make some fresh coffee.

That seems a reasonable suggestion.
Australia's unemployment rate rose to 6.5% in February.
The workers had no say in how the factory was run.

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5

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issue
initially
handful
retain
appreciate

n
adv
n
v
v

friss
sszer
arny
nincs beleszlsa
valamibe
tma
eredetileg, eleinte
maroknyi
megtart, megriz
megbecsl, rtkel

Abortion is a highly controversial issue.

Stan initially wanted to go to medical school.
The boy picked up a handful of stones and started throwing them at us.
You have the right to retain possession of the goods.
He did not fully appreciate the significance of signing the contract.

5
5

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71

13
2

strike
cost a fortune

n
phr

sztrjk
egy vagyonba kerl

The farm workers' strike is in its third week.

It costs a fortune to send a child to private school.

71

be worth a fortune

phr

egy vagyont r

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well off
bargain
broke
split the bill

adj
n
adj
phr

71

treat (myself) to

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5
5
5

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71
71
71

2
2
2
2

in debt
dirt cheap
go halves
hard up

phr
adj
v phr
adj

jmd
alkalmi vtel, alku
pnztelen
megfelezi, elosztja a
szmlt
megvendgeli,
elknyezteti magt
valamivel
adsgban
potom olcs
megfelez
anyagi nehzsgekkel
kzd

The granddaughter inherited everything and, when she comes of age,

she'll be worth a fortune.
His parents were very well off.
There are no bargains in the clothes shops at the moment.
I'm fed up with being broke all the time.
Patsy insisted that they split the bill.

71

in the red

phr

71

cost me an arm and a leg

idiom

71

splashing out on

5
5

71
71

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2

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5

72
72

I decided to treat myself to a new coat.

My friend had five credit cards and was 30,000 in debt.

Such cheap goods obviously rely on dirt cheap labour.
We meet up for lunch every week and always go halves with the bill.
I'm a bit hard up at the moment.

rfizetses, rosszul
megy neki
egy vagyonba kerl,
nagyon drga

I've cut up my credit card, and though I'm still in the red, I should be
debt free in about six months
months.
The last holiday we had cost me an arm and a leg!

phr v

sokat klt valamire

Cindy was fond of splashing out on the latest designer clothes.

rolling in it
skint

idiom
adj

nagyon gazdag
szegny, le van gve

Did you see the size of her engagement ring? He must be rolling in it!
I'm completely skint at the moment.

1
1

for a start
wonder

phr
v

We won some money on the lottery, and for a start, we're going to
I wonder how James is getting on.

72

blow it all on

5
5
5

72
72
72

1
1
1

jaunt
day-to-day
make a difference

n
adj
v phr

kezdsnek
azon tndik, szeretn
tudni
az egszet elklti
valamire
kirnduls, sta
mindennapi
az egszen ms, gy mr
ms a helyzet

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6
6

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76
76

1
2
2

in the long term

win over
radical

phr
phr v
adj

hossztvon
megnyer magnak
mlyrehat, radiklis

The company decided that changing the logo would, in the long term,
I tried to win him over to my way of thinking.
They are proposing radical changes to the way the company is run.

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6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6

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76
76
76
76
76
76
76
76

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2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

left-wing
party
aqueduct
forum
amphitheatre
baths
conquer
impassable
homage

adj
n
n
n
n
n pl
v
adj
n

baloldali
prt
vzvezetk
frum
krsznhz
frd, strand
hdt, leigz
jrhatatlan
hdolat, mly tisztelet

The Guardian is Britain's leading left-wing newspaper.

I don't feel like voting for any of the parties.
The Romans built roads, bridges and aqueducts in many parts of Britain.
The journal aims to provide a forum for discussion and debate.
The Roman amphitheatre is well worth a visit while you're there.
On Saturdays, Mum takes Sadie to the baths for her swimming lessons.
The Normans' conquering army invaded England in 1066.
The mountains are impassable because of the heavy snow.
The film pays homage to Martin Scorsese's 'Mean Streets'.

6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6

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76
76
76
76
76
76
76

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

individual
institution
ideology
potent
status
serve
glorify
ideal

n
n
n
adj
n
v
v
n

egynisg
intzmny
ideolgia
ers
sttus, llapot
szolgl, kiszolgl
dicst, megszpt
eszmnykp

He's a very prickly individual you have to know how to approach him.
I don't know what James does, all I do know is that he works for some
Zak is studying fascist and communist ideologies.
This cocktail is rather potent I'd better be careful how many I have!
These documents have no legal status in Britain.
If we can do anything to improve your stay, remember, we're here to
I dislike films which glorify violence.
Mr Benson was a man of high ideals.

How about blowing it all on a trip to Hawaii?

They had a weekend jaunt to Paris.
The manager is responsible for the day-to-day running of the hotel.
Would it make a difference if I came and gave you a hand?

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house

befogad, elhelyez,
elszllsol

The refugees are being housed in temporary accommodation.

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6

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77
77

5
5
5

arguably
accomplished
feat

adv
adj
n

vitathatan
kivl, mvelt
hstett, mutatvny

Ayrton Senna was arguably the greatest racing driver of all time.
Simeon is a highly accomplished fashion designer.
They climbed the mountain in 28 days, a remarkable feat.

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6
6
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6

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77
77
77
77
77

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5
5
5
5
5

commemorate
Industrial Revolution
bring about
lattice
withstand
landmark

v
n
phr v
n
v
n

emlket llt
Ipari forradalom
elidz
rcs
ellenll
hatrk, irnypont

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6

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77

5
5

arch
fondly

n
adv

v, boltv
hiszkenyen, naivan

77

concentric

adj

krkrs, koncentrikus

6
6

77
77

5
5

relocate
dynasty

v
n

thelyez, ttelept
dinasztia, uralkodhz

The town council decided to hold a parade to commemorate the town's

The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the 18th century.
His constant jealousy brought about the end of his marriage.
The Eiffel Tower is built from a lattice made from iron.
This fabric can withstand steam and high temperatures.
One of Belfast's most famous landmarks, the Grosvenor Hall, has been
demolished.
The two rows of trees formed an arch over the driveway.
Some people still fondly believe that modern science can solve all the
world's problems.
The student had drawn eight concentric circles, each one a different
colour.
A lot of firms are relocating to the North of England.
The Habsburg dynasty ruled in Austria from 1278 to 1918.

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6
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6
6
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6
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6
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77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
78
78
78
78
78

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5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
10
10
10
10
10

imperial war
emperor
complex
millennium
dome
massive
mast
translucent
controversial
utilise
worshipper
minaret
visible
touch
bump into
common ground
warped
Gothic
contour
faade
top the bill

adj
n
n
n
n
adj
n
adj
adj
v
n
n
adj
n
phr v
phr
adj
adj
n
n
idiom

hadtrtneti
csszr
komplexum, egsz
ezredv
dm, kupola
hatalmas
rboc
tltsz, ttetsz
vitathat
hasznost
imd
minaret
lthat
egy kevs
belebotlik
kzs elvi sk
megvetemedett
gtikus
kontr
arculat homlokzat
arculat,
a program sztrja,
kiemelkedik a tbbi
szerepl kzl

There was a Holocaust Exhibition at the Imperial War Museum in

Some of the northern cities allied themselves with the emperor.
The town has one of the best leisure complexes in the country.
The Millennium Dome was built to celebrate the new millennium.
At the top of the cathedral was a graceful tower capped with a golden
The bell is massive, weighing over 40 tons.
The sailor climbed the mast and looked for land on the horizon.
Blue veins showed through her translucent skin.
The referee gave a very controversial penalty.
You must utilise all available resources.
She was a regular worshipper at the parish church.
The call to prayer was sounded from the minaret.
The outline of the mountains was clearly visible.
I think the soup needs just a touch more salt.
They bumped into each other by accident.
I could see no common ground between the two sides.
The wooden door was warped and wouldn't close properly.
The cathedral is a good example of Gothic architecture.
The contours of the hills were shown on the map.
Squalor lay hidden behind the building's
building s glittering faade.
faade
Tricia topped the bill at the Children's Variety Show.

6
6
6
6
6
6

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78
78
78
78
78

10
10
10
10
10
10

mosaic
devote
exclusively
run over
vagabond
fine

n
v
adv
phr v
n
v

mozaik
szentel, szn
kizrlagosan
elt
csavarg
megbrsgol,
pnzbntetssel slyt

All the rooms were decorated with wall paintings and mosaics.
He wanted to devote his energies to writing films.
This offer is available exclusively to people who call now.
He was run over and killed by a bus.
They're just a band of rogues and vagabonds!
He was fined for speeding in a built-up area.

6
6

78
79

10
1

crypt
is in

n
phr v

altemplom, kripta
divatban van, npszer

The earl is buried in the crypt.

Short skirts are in at the moment.

6
6
6

79
79
79

1
1
1

kick off
drive
home in on

phr v
v
phr v

elkezddik
mozgat, hajt
kinz magnak valamit

What time does the laser show kick off?

Her enthusiasm drives the sales team to greater efforts.
The bat can home in on insects using a kind of 'radar'.

79

is out

phr v

High heels are out this year.

6
6
6
6

79
79
79
79

1
1
1
1

came about
coming up with
collaborative
in the sense

phr v
phr v
adj
phr

nem divatos, nincs

divatban
megtrtnik
elhozakodik
egyttmkd
bizonyos rtelemben,
bizonyos tekintetben

So all these arguments came about because you can't go on holiday

Julio is always coming up with some outrageous idea or other.
It was a collaborative effort we all pulled together.
I'm not sure that homeworking will be a success, in the sense that
people like to go to the office.

6
6
6
6

79
79
79
79

1
1
4
4

keep up with
prototype
budding
associat

phr v
n
adj
v

lpst tart
prototpus
bimbz, rgyez
sszekapcsol, trst

Keeping up with the latest technology is proving to be very expensive.

At the Motor Show the company showed a working prototype of the new
Everyone says Molly is a budding genius.
Heather always associated snow with winter skiing holidays.

6
6
6
6
6

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79
79
79
79

4
4
4
4
4

branding
branded
logo
tattoo
in return for

n
adj
n
v
phr

begets (jel)
megblyegez
jel, emblma
tetovl
valaminek fejben,
viszonzsul

The branding of cattle is done on the ranch.

Stealing that money has branded Jim for life no-one will trust him
Each cow was branded with the ranch's logo.
Suki had a butterfly tattooed on her shoulder.
In return for mowing the lawn, Granddad gave me 10.

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put on
hang out with
is up to

phr v
phr v
phr v

hatrt szab
lg, cselleng
mesterkedik valamiben,
tri a fejt valamin

Do you put limits on how long he can stay up?

I don't want my son hanging out with that crowd they're nothing but
He's been in that bathroom an hour! What is he up to?

6
6

80
81

7
12

dictate
manifesto

v
n

parancsol, irnyt
kiltvny, nyilatkozat

She's always dictating what everyone else should do.

Political parties rarely fulfil the promises made in their manifestos.

6
6
6
6

81
81
81
82

12
12
12
1

parental
nosy
minimum
charisma

adj
adj
n
n

I take my parental responsibility seriously.

Don't be so nosy! It's none of your business.
The judge recommended that he should serve a minimum of 12 years.
He lacks charisma he's a very dull person.

6
6
6
6

82
82
82
82

1
2
2
2

charismatic
eats up
questionable
formula

adj
phr v
adj
n

szli
kvncsi
minimum
karizma, szemlyes
varzs
karizmatikus
mindent megeszik
krdses
formula, minta, szably

82

elusive

adj

meghatrozhatatlan,
nehezen megfoghat

82

authoritative

adj

hiteles, megbzhat

82

were struck dumb

phr

82

reverence

hdolat, nagyrabecsls, Most people today show little reverence for the church.
tisztelet

82

shine through

phr v

keresztl jn, tragyog

His honesty shone through at the interview, and they offered him the job.

6
6
6

82
82
82

2
2
2

field
theoretical
crowd-pleaser

n
adj
n

szakterlet, terlet
elmleti
npszer a kznsg
kreiben

This is my field of expertise, so I know what I'm talking about.

Steven is involved in research studies in the field of theoretical physics.
Everybody loves to listen to Ray play he's a real crowd-pleaser.

6
6

82
82

2
2

infect
within earshot

v
phr

megfertz
halltvolsgon bell

82

larger-than-life

phr

a valsgosnl is
nagyobb, hatalmasabb

His enthusiasm infected everyone else in the room, and they all
I wasn't within earshot when he made his speech, so I didn't hear what
he said.
Mohammad Ali was a larger-than-life character who was admired by
many people throughout the world.

82

cut a (fine) figure

siralmas ltvnyt nyjt

She cut an elegant figure as she danced across the room.

6
6

82
82

2
2

recall
on the edge of their seat

v
phr

felelevent, felidz
Jimmy recalls one evening when he met his hero Ron at the President
visszafojtott llegzettel, The audience were on the edge of their seats, listening intently to every
nagy rdekldssel figyel word he said.

82

magnetism

egyni varzs

82

identify with

phr v

6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6

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82
82
82
82
83
83
83
83
83
83
84

2
2
2
2
2
6
6
6
6
6
6
7

fake
root
echo
estimate
innate
reign
reign
poverty
preac
break
nomination
inspirational

v
v
v
v
adj
n
v
n
v
n
n
adj

azonostja magt
valamivel
hamist
ered, gykerezik
ismtel
felbecsl, becsl
rkltt
uralkods, uralom
uralkodik
szegnysg
prdikl
alkalom, sansz
jells
inspirl, megihlet

84

dignified

adj

mltsgteljes,
tiszteletet parancsol

A dignified old lady stood up and accused him of lying.

84

aloof

adj

tartzkod, zrkzott

They worked hard, but tended to stay aloof from the local inhabitants.

6
6

84
84

7
7

idealistic
tireless

adj
adj

idealista
fradhatatlan

6
6

84
84

7
7

trustworthy
resolute

adj
adj

megbzhat
hatrozott, eltklt

6
6

84
84

7
7

drive
waver

n
v

energia
habozik, ingadozik

Idealistic young doctors are often forced to work ridiculously long hours.
The tireless efforts of the rescue workers resulted in 40 people being
dragged from the wreckage.
In an ironic twist, the most trustworthy character in the film turned out to
They were resolute in their opposition to the Bill, but it still passed by a
small majority.
After his wife died, he lost all his drive and enthusiasm for life.
She sometimes wavers when faced with a tough decision.

Martin Luther King was a very charismatic speaker.

He always eats up all his vegetables.
The statistics are highly questionable.
We're still searching for a peace formula.
She managed to get an interview with that elusive man.

She questioned whether it was the most authoritative work on English

surnames.
elkpedt, elllt a szava a They were struck dumb by the audacity of his claims.
megdbbenstl

His personal magnetism was a powerful advantage in persuading

people to do what he wanted.
Humans can easily identify with the emotional expressions of
chimpanzees.
She faked her father's signature on the cheque.
Her distrust of lawyers is rooted in the time she went to court and lost
Several of the others speakers echoed what she had just said.
We estimate that the tree is at least 700 years old.
Children have an innate ability to learn language.
What were the important changes that took place during Charlemagne's
George VI reigned from 1936 to 1952.
Millions of elderly people live in poverty.
He preached that slavery was an abomination.
She got her break when she appeared on the talent show 'Opportunity
Who will get the Republican nomination for president?
Jones proved an inspirational figure in Welsh rugby.

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in the face of

phr

valamivel szemben,
valami jelenltben

In the face of strong opposition, the government gave in to the unions'

demands.

6
6

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84

7
7

approachable
corrupt

adj
adj

megkzelthet
korrupt, erklcstelen,
romlott

The head teacher is very pleasant and approachable.

Corrupt judges have taken millions of dollars in bribes.

84

nondescript

adj

nehezen
meghatrozhat,
nehezen krlrhat

We lived in a rather nondescript suburban house, just like all the others
in the street.

6
6

84
84

7
7

down-to-earth
inspiring

adj
adj

gyakorlatias
inspirl, megihlet

Fran's a very friendly, down-to-earth person.

Beethoven wrote some wonderful, inspiring music.

84

gravitas

komoly, mltsgteljes

His deep voice and dignified bearing gave him a real sense of gravitas.

6
6
6

84
84
85

10
10
2

lodging
tuition
have one' hands full

n
n
idiom

szlls, brlemny
It's 90 a week for board and lodging.
magnra
I had to have extra tuition in maths.
sok dolga van valamivel Mum really had her hands full with ten children to look after!

85

an old hand

idiom

tapasztalt szakember, j Jack was obviously an old hand at telling stories, and kept the children
mesterember
entertained for hours.

85

land on one's feet

idiom

85

be rushed off one' feet

idiom

talpra esik mint a macska I get a huge salary and ten weeks' holiday a year I've really landed on
my feet!
nagyon
When the Christmas sales start, we'll be rushed off our feet.
megdolgoztatnak valakit

85

it all came to a head

idiom

vlsgossg vlik,
tetpontjra hg

It all came to a head when he found her kissing some other man, and
he broke off the engagement.

85

idiom

j feje van az zlethez

You seem to have a good head for business I think you'll do well here.

85

idiom

85

idiom

85

face the music

idiom

valakinek a javt akarja,

jt akar
elszorul a szve
valakinek
vllalja a kvetkezmnyt

I'm not saying this to be nasty I really just have your interests at heart.

have got a good head for

business
have somebody's interests
at heart
to sink one's heart

85

save face

idiom

7
7

89
89

2
2

mammal
fur

n
n

7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7

89
89
89
89
89
89
89
89
89
89

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

trade
carnivore
tame
habitat
stalk
breed
breed
hibernate
sanctuary
nature reserve

n
n
adj
n
v
n
v
v
n
n

7
7
7

89
89
90

2
2
1

reptile
predator
carried to safety

n
n
phr

7
7

90
90

1
1

tsunami
shortly

n
adv

7
7
7
7

90
90
90
90

1
1
1
1

agitated
documented
tag
perceive

adj
v
v
v

90

pose

90

rely

90

run for their lives

phr

bzik valakiben,
szmthat valakire
az letkrt szaladtak

90

aftermath

kvetkezmny, uthats There's always the danger of disease in the aftermath of the earthquake.

7
7
7
7
7
7
7

90
90
90
90
91
91
91

1
1
1
3
5
5
5

give off
wreckage
monitor
sixth sense
blubber
Inuit
funnel

phr v
n
v
n
n
n
n

kibocst
roncs
figyel, ellenriz
hatodik rzk
zsr
inuit
tlcsr

megrzi a mltsg
ltszatt
emls
szrme

When they called out the names of the winners and I wasn't amongst
them, my heart sank.
Well, it's time to go and face the music I'll just have to admit my
mistake.
She helped him save face by putting his mistake in a positive light.

Squirrels are some of the commonest mammals you'll

you ll find around here
here.
The trade in fur has reduced drastically because many people don't
want animals to be killed for clothing.
kereskeds
There has been a marked increase in trade between East and West.
hsev
I'm a carnivore I couldn't just eat vegetarian food.
szeld
She used to walk around with a tame cheetah on a lead!
lelhely
He's going to spend a week watching monkeys in their natural habitat
becserksz
The tiger stalked its prey carefully and then pounced at the last minute.
fajta
Spaniels are my favourite breed of dog.
nemz, tenyszt
Eagles breed during the cooler months of the year.
tli lmot alszik
Bears hibernate for the winter months.
vdett terlet
The park is the largest wildlife sanctuary in the USA.
termszetvdelmi terlet The area has been declared a national nature reserve, and it's illegal to
hunt there.
hll
The crocodile is one of nature's most dangerous reptiles.
ragadoz
The lion is a natural predator and an excellent hunter.
biztonsgos helyre visz The female chimpanzee carried her baby to safety in the high branches
of the tree.
szkr
Many people drowned when the tsunami hit the southwest coast of the
hamarosan, rvid idn
Ms Jones will be back shortly within the next ten minutes, I should
bell
think.
izgatott, felkavart
Amanda was getting visibly agitated at the delay.
bizonytott
It is well documented that men die younger than women.
cmkz
Each bird was tagged and released into the wild.
felfog, meglt, szrevesz Even as a young woman she had been perceived as a future chief
executive.
feltesz, felvet, bellt
Drug abuse poses a major threat to the fabric of our society.
I knew I could rely on David to get us out of that mess!
The villagers ran for their lives when they saw the huge wave coming.

The mud from the river gives off a horrible smell.

Firemen managed to pull some survivors from the wreckage.
Patients who are given the new drug will be asked to monitor their own
He seemed to have a sixth sense for knowing when his brother was in
The local people use the seals' blubber for fuel.
The traditional picture of the Inuit living in an igloo is now out of date.
Use a funnel when pouring the oil into the can it will make it easier to

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7
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7

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91
91
91
91
92
92
92
92
92
92
92
92

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5
5
5
6
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7

mollusc
oyster
moist
home
debate
hutch
picky
straw
hay
vaccinate
myxomatosis
straightforward
go about

n
n
adj
v
n
n
adj
n
n
v
n
adj
phr v

puhatest
osztriga
nedves
hazairnyt
vita
l
vlogats
szalma
szna
beolt
ktszvet-rk
egyszer
hozzfog valamihez

Snails and other molluscs need a certain amount of moisture in their

They found a rich oyster bed, which they farm to supply the local
Make sure the soil is moist before planting the seeds.
Jim keeps homing pigeons that he races all over Europe.
The gun-control debate in the US is being fuelled by the recent highWe found a mouse living with the rabbits in their hutch.
He's a very picky eater, and refuses many kinds of food.
The scarecrow was wearing a straw hat and the farmer's old jacket.
Bales of hay lay in the fields waiting to be collected after the harvest.
All children should be vaccinated against measles.
Many rabbits died during the epidemic of myxomatosis.
Installing the program is relatively straightforward.
I want to learn German but I don't know the best way to go about it.

93

bureaucrat

brokrata, hivatalnok

7
7
7
7
7
7
7

93
93
93
93
93
93
93

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

surgery
cell
filing cabinet
fan
drone
whir
zig-zag

n
n
n
n
v
v
v

93

shifted

7
7
7
7
7

93
93
93
93
93

3
3
3
3
3

resounding
thump
stamped
hell on Earth
furnace

adj
n
v
phr
n

He was a bureaucrat to the core, and knew the numbers of every form
we had to fill in.
mtt, operci
She required surgery on her right knee after the accident.
cella
His cell contained a bed, a basin and a toilet nothing more.
iratszekrny
You'll find the file you want in the second drawer down in the filing
ventiltor
We need a fan in here it's far too hot!
bg, zmmg
An aeroplane droned overhead in the clear blue sky.
bg, zmmg
I can hear a whirring sound, but I don't know where it's coming from.
cik-cak-ban, zegzugosan The skiers zig-zagged down the slope between the pairs of poles with
halad
coloured flags on.
elmozdul, eltoldik
The focus of the conference shifted from population growth to the
education of women.
messze hangz
The audience gave a resounding cheer when he finished his concerto.
puffans
The box fell to the floor with a thump.
felblyegzett
Send a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
pokol a fldn
Death Valley gets so hot sometimes that it resembles hell on Earth.
kemence, koh, tzhely The furnace man's job was to pump away furiously at the bellows.

93

relief

megknnyebbls

I felt a huge surge of relief and happiness.

7
7
7

93
93
93

3
3
3

stump
bandit
brandish

n
n
v

tusk, fatnk
tonll
lbls, suhogtats

They had hollowed out an old tree stump and planted some flowers in it.
They travelled 30 miles through bandit country.
A man leapt out of the shadows, brandishing a kitchen knife.

93

loomed

dereng, homlyosan
ltszik

A steep hill loomed ahead of the cyclists.

7
7
7

93
93
93

3
3
3

vibrant
hunched
to bide one's time

adj
adj
phr

rezg vibrl
rezg,
ppos, grnyedt
kivrja az alkalmas
pillanatot

Hong Kong is a vibrant

vibrant, fascinating city
city.
The children saw a hunched figure sitting by the fire.
We got the impression that the volcano was just biding its time before
the next big eruption.

7
7
7
7
7
7
7

93
93
93
93
93
93
93

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

ghost town
shack
stripped bare
nomad
scavenging
crumble away
track

n
n
phr
n
v
phr v
n

ksrtetvros
kaliba, kunyh
kopasz, csupasz
nomd
guberls
elmorzsoldik
csaps, kerknyom

It's just a ghost town now nobody lives there any more.
The miners lived in tin shacks, with very little in the way of home
The land has been stripped bare of trees, and may soon turn into a
The desert nomads travel from place to place with their camels and
Like rats scavenging, the starving men fell on the island's supplies of
The coastline is crumbling away, and several houses have already
The road leading to the farm was little more than a dirt track.

7
7
7

93
93
93

3
3
3

drenched
parched
cauldron

adj
adj
n

csuromvizes
fonnyadt, aszalt
katlan, st, kondr

93

inhospitable

adj

bartsgtalan, nem
vendgszeret

Come on in out of the rain you're drenched!

The parched African landscape was a pattern of browns and oranges.
Where can I get a witch's cauldron for the school production of
'Macbeth'?
Antarctica has an inhospitable climate where most animals would find it
difficult to survive.

7
7

93
93

3
3

settlement
trespassing

n
v

telepls
engedlynlkli tjrs

We will set off tomorrow in an attempt to reach a settlement before we

Anyone found trespassing is liable to a maximum fine of 100 Euros.

7
7

96
96

2
2

inspector
keep somebody on his toes

n
phr

ellenr
megdolgoztat valakit,
lland kszenltre
sztnz

Ticket inspectors may ask to see your ticket, and will fine you if it is not
He likes to keep us on our toes by asking unexpected questions.

7
7
7
7
7
7
7

96
96
96
96
96
96
96

2
2
2
3
3
3
3

toucan
contrite
dim
market
classy
suburban
knick-knack

n
adj
v
v
adj
adj
n

tukn madr
bnbn
elhalvnyul
forgalomba hoz
elkel, finom
klvrosi
nippek, porcelnfigurk

The toucan has a very large bill that is brightly coloured.

She was very contrite, and apologised profusely for her bad behaviour.
The lights in the theatre began to dim.
Electric cars are being marketed as safe for the environment.
Classy restaurants often serve good food, but they often charge high
It was a quiet, suburban street where you would not expect anything
They had various knick-knacks on the top of the bookcase.

7
7
7
7

96
96
96
96

3
3
3
3

potentially
auction
chat room
astonishing

adv
n
n
adj

lehetsgesen
aukci, rvers
chat room
bmulatba ejt,
elkpeszt

We could end up in a potentially dangerous situation if we're not careful.

The house was sold at auction for a fraction of its true value.
She met her future husband in a chat room on the internet.
She made the astonishing decision to quit her job and travel round the
world for two years.

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adequately

adv

megfelelen, kielgten She wasn't adequately insured to cover all her losses from the burglary.

96

headroom

belmagassg

7
7
7
7

96
96
96
96

3
3
3
3

make up
nappy
undercover
blatant

phr v
n
adj
adj

kpez
pelenka
rejtett, titkolt
nagyhang, otromba

7
7
7
7
7

96
96
96
96
97

3
3
3
3
6

breach
maximum
anonymous
black market
blind as a bat

n
n
adj
n
idiom

hasads,rs, trs
maximum
nvtelen
fekete piac
vak mint a denevr

97

offspring

leszrmazott, ivadk

7
7
7
7
7
7
7

97
98
98
98
98
98
98

7
9
9
9
9
9
9

pregnant
second-hand
hand-crafted
brand new
feature
wear and tear
one of a kind

adj
adj
adj
adj
v
phr
phr

terhes, llapotos
hasznlt
kzzel ksztett
vadonat j
jellemez, kiemel
rtkcskkens
klnleges, egyedi

A young mother was trying to control her screaming offspring in the

supermarket.
The clinic offers excellent medical care for pregnant women.
The shop takes in second-hand clothes and sells them to raise money
I bought a hand-crafted leather belt in the market in Istanbul.
Brand new clothing in Singapore costs only a fraction of what it does in
The exhibition features paintings by contemporary artists.
The insurance policy doesn't cover you for wear and tear.
That ring was one of a kind I can't replace it.

7
7
7

98
98
98

9
9
12

used
state of the art
combo

adj
adj
n

hasznlt
korszer
kis dzsessz egyttes

We have a selection of cars here, new and used.

His new computer is state of the art, but in two years it will be out of
He played trumpet professionally in a jazz combo.

7
7
7

99
99
99

1
1
3

signify
eroded
nationalisation

v
v
n

jelez
The symbol used signifies that the resistance is measured in ohms.
erodl, kimar
The cliffs are being constantly eroded by heavy seas.
nemzeti tulajdonba vtel Nationalisation of Britain's railways was effected in 1947.

7
7
7
7
7

99
99
99
99
99

3
3
3
3
3

compilation
harassment
aviator
spokesman
captivate

n
n
n
v

sszellts
zaklats
pilta
szviv
elbjol, elhdt, megnyer

This CD is a compilation of love songs by various artists.

African-Americans have been complaining about police harassment for
Amelia Earhart was an aviator in the early days of air travel.
A White House spokesman read out the President's list of engagements
He was captivated by her beauty.

7
7
7
7
7
7
7

99
99
99
99
100
100
100

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

idealise
simplify
clarify
enliven
typical
hilly
sympathetic

v
v
v
v
adj
adj
adj

He idealises women and often doesn't recognise that they have faults,
Any attempt to simplify the tax system is doomed to failure.
Could you clarify one or two points for me?
Humour can help enliven a dull subject.
This is typical British weather three seasons in one day!
It's very hilly country not really suitable for cycling.
A sympathetic friend showed her how to look after her plants better.

100

roam

idealizl
egyszerst
tisztz
fellnkt
tipikus
dombos
egytt rz,
rokonszenvez
kalandozik, kborol

100

get the most out of

phr

7
7

100
100

3
3

nature trail
organic

n
adj

a legtbbet hozza ki
valamibl
svny, csaps
szerves, organikus

7
8
8

100
103
103

3
2
2

spa
biotechnological
censor

n
adj
n/v

gygyfrd
biotechnolgiai
megvizsgl, cenzrz

8
8
8

103
103
103

2
3
3

globalise
depletion
multiculturalism

v
n
n

globalizl
kimerts
multikultra

103

exaggerated

adj

tlzott, felnagytott

8
8

103
104

4
1

underestimated
overrated

v
adj

Johnson underestimated the strength of public feeling against the war in

I think it's a vastly overrated film I didn't like it at all.

8
8

104
104

1
1

humanity
do without

n
phr v

elbecsl
tl becslt, tl nagyra
tartott
emberisg
meg van valami nlkl

8
8

104
104

1
1

underrated
current affairs

adj
n

He wrote a much underrated novel which only became successful after

Newsnight' is a news and current affairs programme on BBC television.

8
8

104
104

1
1

on the move
indispensable

phr
adj

104

a force for good

phr

albecslt
napi politika, foly
gyek
mozgsban van
alapvet,
nlklzhetetlen
jobbt er

8
8
8
8

104
104
105
105

1
1
2
2

lifesaver
repel
shape
optimist

n
v
v
n

letment
riaszt, elriaszt
forml
optimista

The bus got stuck under the bridge because there wasn't enough
headroom for it to pass underneath.
Women make up only a small proportion of the prison population.
Excuse me while I change the baby's nappy.
Police mounted an undercover investigation into the organisation's
In a blatant abuse of power, he used aid money to build himself a
palace.
This was a clear breach of the 1994 Trade Agreement.
He faces a maximum of seven years in prison.
The anonymous author of this collection of poems can certainly write.
There was a thriving black market in foreign currency.
I'm as blind as a bat without my glasses.

The dogs are allowed to roam around wherever they like, with no leads
on.
I want to get there early so that I can get the most out of the day.
You can follow the nature trail through the woods it takes about half
Organic farming is better for the environment.
It's a historic spa town on the edge of the Cotswold Hills.
Biotechnological research is an exciting field to work in just now.
The information given to the press was carefully censored by the
Ministry of Defence.
They want to globalise the brand by giving the product the same name
The depletion of the ozone layer is one of the most serious problems
Some people think that multiculturalism means taking the best features
of many cultures and embracing them all.
The revenue figures may be slightly exaggerated.

We want a clean, healthy environment for all humanity.

I don't have any sugar, so you'll have to do without.

A mobile phone can be a useful way of keeping in touch while you're on

This book is indispensable to anyone interested in space exploration.
The internet can be used as a force for good, in the sense that much
knowledge can be gained from it.
A microwave oven can be a real lifesaver when you're pressed for time.
If you're going to Australia, don't forget to take something for repelling
People's political beliefs are shaped by what they see in the papers.
He's an eternal optimist, who never knows when to quit.

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beyond doubt
industrialisation
accelerate
conference

prep phr
n
v
n

ktsgen felli
iparosts
gyorst, siettet
konferencia, tallkoz

8
8

105
105

2
2

reflect
with bated breath

v
phr

visszatkrzdik
visszafogott llegzettel

105

waste

hulladk, elpocskols

One thing is beyond doubt: he's a fine actor.

The industrialisation of the weaving process led to the loss of many jobs.
They want to accelerate the rate of economic growth and bring
Representatives from over 100 countries attended the International
Peace Conference in Geneva.
She could see her face reflected in the car's windshield.
I shall wait with baited breath to see what announcement they make
next week.
Being unemployed is such a waste of your talents.

105

processor

processzor, feldolgoz

Put all the ingredients in a food processor and blend them together.

8
8
8

105
105
105

2
2
2

chuc
choke
replicating

v
v
v

8
8

105
105

2
2

inject
Black Death

v
n

eldob
fojtogat, megfojt
msodpldnyt kszt,
ismtel
befecskendez
fekete hall, pestis

You should recycle all those old newspapers instead of just chucking
I felt as if there was a weight on my chest, choking me.
The scientists are making another attempt at replicating their previous
results.
The drug is injected directly into the bloodstream.
The Black Death caused many fatalities in Europe in the 14th century.

105

maintain

fenntartja a ltszatot

105

imply

belert, magba foglal

Careers Officers maintain that they can help young people choose their
career path.
Cleo blushed. She had not meant to imply that he was lying.

8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8

105
106
106
106
106
107
107
107
107
107

5
9
9
9
9
2
2
2
2
2

presume
substitute
starve
sensation
stall for time
tear one's hair
access
crashed out
reappraise
stressed-out

v
v
v
n
phr
idiom
n
phr v
v
adj

felttelez
helyettest
hezik
rzs
hzza az idt
a hajt tpi
hozzfrs
belezuhan
jrartkel
teljesen kiborult, az
idegsszeroppans
szln ll

Each of you will make a speech, I presume?

The recipe says you can substitute yoghurt for the sour cream.
Thousands of people will starve if food doesn't reach the city.
One sign of a heart attack is a tingling sensation in the left arm.
I need you to stall for time while I try to repair the damage.
I was tearing my hair out trying to think of the answer!
Access to the papers is restricted to senior management.
It was after midnight, so I stopped working and crashed out on my bed
I began to reappraise the reasons I was working such long hours.
The exam room was filled with dozens of stressed-out candidates.

8
8

107
107

2
2

rushing around
the be-all and end-all

phr v
idiom

107

perspective

rohangl
a legfontosabb, ami
szmt
perspektva, tvlat

We seem to spend all our time rushing around looking after the children.
My career isn't the be-all and end-all; I'd also like to relax and enjoy life
now and again.
His father's death gave him a whole new perspective on life.

107

fluctuation

hullmzs ingadozs
hullmzs,

8
8

107
107

2
2

fast-paced
syndrome

adj
n

107

Blackberry

107

security blanket

The Chancellor is introducing measures to reduce the fluctuation in

interest rates.
gyors iram
He has a fast-paced life, jetting all over the world on business.
szindrma, tnetcsoport She's one of those unlucky people who suffer from irritable bowel
syndrome.
"okostelefon",
Linda uses her Blackberry to keep in touch with her email while she's
telefontpus
travelling.
biztonsgi vdrteg
Ken's Filofax is his security blanket when he's away from the office.

8
8
8

107
107
109

2
2
8

burn out
buzz
advocate

phr v
n
v

kig
zsongs
vdelmez, tmogat

He was burnt out after 20 years in the City, and had a nervous
There's a real buzz in the crowd as they wait for the rock group to take
Extremists were openly advocating violence.

8
8

109
109

8
8

telltale
glum

adj
adj

rulkod
komor, rosszkedv

They examined the child carefully, looking for the telltale signs of abuse.
Anna looked glum when she found out that she'd missed her plane.

109

assumption

felttelezs, feltevs

109

hectic

adj

mozgalmas, nyugtalan

A lot of people make the assumption that poverty only exists in the Third
World.
I've had a pretty hectic day running after my boss.

109

corporate

adj

egyestett, testleti

109

commentator

8
8
8

109
109
109

8
8
8

prominent
literary
telling

adj
adj
adj

hrmagyarz,
kommenttor
kiemelked, kivl
irodalmi
sokatmond, rulkod

109

anthropology

antropolgia, embertan

110

give someone dirty looks

idiom

csnyn nz valakire

110

put yourself in her shoes

idiom

prbld a helybe
kpzelni magad

The company is moving its corporate headquarters from New York to

Houston.
Political commentators are busy analysing what will happen now Blair
has departed.
A prominent Russian scientist was arrested for spying in the 1970s.
The Booker is a literary prize that carries a cash award of 50,000.
He made a telling argument that resulted in the Board voting for his
proposal.
Margaret Mead was one of the most famous proponents of
anthropology.
When I try to get my friend to come dancing, she gives me dirty looks
and says, 'I don't like dancing!'
If you put yourself in her shoes, you can understand why she gets a little
irritated.

8
8
8
8

110
110
110
110

2
2
2
2

unconditionally
china
boredom
put up with

adv
n
n
phr v

felttlenl
porceln
unalom
elvisel, eltr valamit

He loves his daughter unconditionally, and she can do no wrong in his

China teacups are much nicer for drinking tea out of than pottery mugs.
Try and think of a game to relieve the boredom of the long journey.
She put up with his violent temper for a while, but then she left him.

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acting up

phr v

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8

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110

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abbreviate
get away with

v
phr v

aktvan, lnken
jtszanak
rvidt
megssza valamivel

The children have been acting up all day I haven't had a moment's
peace!
'Information technology' is usually abbreviated to 'IT'.
Watch Frank he'll cheat if he thinks he can get away with it.

110

the fact of the matter is

phr

az az igazsg, hogy; a
dolog, gy ll, hogy

The fact of the matter is, you're wrong, and you should admit it.

8
8

110
110

2
2

verify
go to the trouble

v
phr

igazol, megerst
A computer program verifies that the system is working.
veszi a fradsgot, hogy Why should I go to the trouble of making his dinner when all he does is
megtegyen valamit
complain about it?

8
8
8

110
110
110

2
2
2

moral
ethic
embellish

n
n
v

erklcs
etika
szpt, kisznez

111

discipline

112

far-reaching

adj

112

implication

112

8
8

112
112

The programme dealt with the morals and customs of the Victorian
The old ethic of hard work has given way to a new ethic of instant
She kept embellishing her answers with meaningless turns of phrase
that added no information.
bntet, fegyelmez, fenyt The officers were later disciplined by a court-martial.

messze hat,
messzemen
belerts, belevons

These countries need to carry out far-reaching reforms to modernise

their economies.
What are the implications of these proposals for job security?

rivalry

rivalizls, versengs

8
8

breed
give rise to

v
phr

There has always been intense rivalry between New Zealand and
Australia.
Their rivalry breeds bad feeling between the two sections of the
The continuation of the war gave rise to further demonstrations.

113

notably

adv

113

namely

adv

elidz, szl
elidz valamit, okoz
valamit
elssorban,
Some early doctors, notably Hippocrates, thought that diet was
mindenekeltt
important.
nevezetesen, nv szerint Three students were mentioned, namely John, Sarah and Sylvia.

113

in terms of

phr

valamivel kapcsolatban

What do you suggest we do in terms of a marketing campaign?

113

boundary

hatrvonal, partvonal

113

anonymity

8
8
8

113
113
113

1
1
1

hint
highlight
underline

v
v
v

ismeretlensg,
nvtelensg
cloz, utal
kiemel
hangslyoz,
nyomatkost alhz
nyomatkost,

The Mississippi River forms a natural boundary between Iowa and

Illinois.
Every step will be taken to preserve your anonymity.

8
8
8

113
113
113

1
1
1

scam
piracy
estimate

n
n
n

csals
kalzkods
becsls, felbecsls

He got involved in a credit card scam.

Software piracy is a costly problem for the industry.
Give me a rough estimate of how much time we'll need.

113

infer

A lot can be inferred from these statistics.

8
8
8

113
113
113

1
1
1

stress
generate
assess

v
v
v

kvetkeztet, magval
von
nyomatkost
elidz, termel
felbecsl, megllapt

113

formulate

113

thesis

8
8
8
8

113
113
113
113

1
1
2
2

in that
deed
abstract
explicit

phr
n
adj
adj

8
8
8
8
9
9
9

113
113
114
114
117
117
117

2
2
1
1
2
2
2

overtly
fictitious
dominance
death penalty
spectacular
dreadful
appalling

adv
adj
n
n
adj
adj
adj

nyltan
kitallt, kpzelt
dominancia
hallbntets
ltvnyos
borzaszt
ijeszt, megdbbent

9
9
9

117
117
117

2
2
2

breathtaking
stereotyped
over the top

adj
adj
phr

llegzetelllt
The view from my bedroom window was absolutely breathtaking.
sablonos
Homeless people are stereotyped as alcoholics or addicts.
tlment minden hatron I thought your remarks about her were a bit over the top, actually.

117

adj

nehezen halad valamivel I found your essay a bit heavy going, I'm afraid.

9
9
9

117
117
118

2
3
2

to find something heavy

going
contemporary
blockbuster
legacy

adj
n
n

kortrs
kasszasiker
rksg, hagyatk

There's an exhibition of contemporary Japanese prints at the Tate.

Clooney stars in the latest Hollywood blockbuster.
The invasion left a legacy of hatred and fear.

118

indisputably

adv

vitathatatlanul

This novel is indisputably his finest work.

megfogalmaz,
megszvegez
szakdolgozat,
diplomamunka
amirt, mert
cselekedet, tett
elvont
nylt, szkimond,
vilgos

What are you hinting at?

Your CV should highlight your skills and achievements.
This tragic incident underlines the need for immediate action.

The report stressed that students' maths skills needed to improve.

Brainstorming is a useful technique for generating new ideas.
Lord Taverner has produced a report assessing the impact of
advertising on children.
Tawney formulated Labour Party education policy in 1922.
Cynthia's still working on her thesis.
I found his remarks interesting, in that they pointed out the flaws in my
After the morning's good deeds he deserved a rest.
Does this candidate have the ability to translate abstract ideas into
The contrast could not have been made more explicit.

We don't want to give out an overtly political message.

The young man gave a fictitious name and address: Micky Mouse, 1
The continuing dominance of Chelsea is not a good thing for the
Three Britons are facing the death penalty for spying.
The Dolomites is a mountainous area with spectacular scenery.
We've had some dreadful weather lately.
She suffered appalling injuries in the crash.

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anatomist

anatmus, boncol

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9

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2
2

input
disorderly

n
adv

118

notable

adj

The early anatomists were hampered by a shortage of bodies to

demonstrate on.
bement, rfordts
Think about the idea overnight, and let me have your input in the
rendzavar, erklcstelen He was arrested for being drunk and disorderly in the town centre on
Tuesday night.
figyelemremlt, jelents A notable feature of the church is its unusual bell tower.

9
9
9

118
118
118

2
2
2

Renaissance
range
primitive

n
v
adj

renesznsz
terjed, nylik
kezdetleges, primitv

9
9

118
118

2
2

stun
sovereign

v
n

9
9
9

118
118
118

2
2
2

ancestor
constant
warfare

n
adj
n

elkprztat
legfbb, korltlan
uralkod
eld, s
lland
hbor, hadvisels

9
9

118
118

2
2

strive
virtue

v
n

igyekszik, kzd
He strove for many years to improve the working conditions of the rural
erny, erklcsi tisztasg Women have often been used as symbols of virtue.

118

pacify

lecsendest, kibkt

9
9

118
118

2
2

unify
attributed

v
v

egyest
valaminek tulajdont

118

author

szerz, r

9
9

118
118

2
2

silkworm
fundamental

n
adj

selyemherny
alapvet, sarkalatos

We took the children to the park as a way of pacifying them after they
found out we weren't going to the funfair.
His attempts at unifying the factions within his party have failed.
The poem is attributed to Shelley, though it's thought that Keats may
actually have been its author.
e e cummings was an American author and poet who insisted that his
name be spelt with lower-case letters.
The natural food plant of the silkworm is the mulberry tree.
We have to tackle the fundamental cause of the problem.

118

contribution

118

unwilling

adj

hozzjruls,
kzremkds
vonakod, kelletlen

Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize for his contribution to Quantum
Theory.
He was unwilling or unable to pay the fine.

118

immerse

belemert, belemerl

9
9

118
118

2
2

work on
calculus

phr v
n

dolgozik valamin
szmts, szmols

She was far too immersed in her studies to pay attention to what I was
saying.
He has spent the last two years working on a book about childcare.
She's learning calculus in maths class.

9
9
9
9
9
9

118
118
118
119
119
119

2
2
3
6
6
6

gravity
exemplify
artillery
cosmology
patent
disproved

n
v
n
n
n
v

gravitci
pldz szemlltet
pldz,
tzrsg
kozmolgia
szabadalom
megcfol, megdnt

The force of gravity is what brings you back down to earth when you
The building exemplifies a style of architecture which was popular at the
The effects of the artillery bombardment were devastating.
Cosmology is the study of the universe and man's place in it.
He applied for a patent for a new method of removing paint.
These figures disproved Smith's argument.

9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9

120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120

9
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10

eureka
electron
orbit
mould
microbe
notatum
long-lasting
debatable
up to a point
clear-cut

interjection
n
n
n
n
n
adj
adj
phr
adj

eurka
elektron
kering
pensz
mikrba
notatum
hosszantart
vitathat
egy pontig
vilgos, flrerthetetlen

Eureka!' he shouted. 'I've found the answer!'

Every atom has a certain number of electrons.
David drew a diagram showing the Moon's orbit around the Earth.
Peter had made a study of different types of mould and fungi.
Microbes can only be seen with the help of a microscope.
Penicillium notatum is the original name for the substance we now know
The impact of divorce on children can be long-lasting.
It's debatable whether his contribution had any lasting effect.
I agree with you up to a point, but I think you're taking things to
There is not always a clear-cut distinction between right and wrong.

9
9

120
120

10
10

elude
stepping back

v
phr v

kitr, megmenekl
visszalp

120

10

excel

kiemelkedik, tltesz

The exact terminology eludes me for the moment.

You need to think about stepping back from the situation and letting the
others settle it between themselves.
Rick has always excelled at foreign languages.

9
9

120
120

11
11

sleep on something
undeniably

phr
adv

9
9

120
120

11
11

unquestionably
irrefutable

adv
adj

9
9

120
121

14
2

breakdown
stands out

n
phr v

alszik r egyet
cfolhatatlanul,
ktsgtelenl
ktsgtelenl
megcfolhatatlan,
megdnthetetlen
sszeomls
kiugrik, kiemelkedik

9
9
9
9

121
121
121
121

2
2
2
2

monochrome
figurative
it's not my taste
it's not my cup of tea

adj
adj
phr
phr

egyszn
kpletes, tvitt
nem az n zlsem
nem az n asztalom,
nem az n rdekldsi
krm

9
9

121
121

4
4

democratically
intense

adv
adj

demokratikusan
nagyfok, heves

Fry was a connoisseur of Renaissance art.

The age of the candidates ranged from 29 to 49, with an average age of
It's a very primitive apparatus not at all sophisticated but it does the
job.
Redfern stunned the crowd with a last-minute goal.
Queen Victoria was the sovereign for over 60 years.
My ancestors were French.
There was a constant stream of visitors to the house.
Modern warfare demands ever more sophisticated weaponry.

Try sleeping on it, and let me have your decision in the morning.
She's undeniably the best assistant I've ever had.
The Eiffel Tower is unquestionably one of Paris's most familiar
He provided irrefutable proof of his innocence, so they had to let him go.
He had a mental breakdown after the collapse of both his business and
That red shirt really stands out among all those people wearing grey
suits!
We looked out over the grey, monochrome landscape.
He's my brother, in the figurative sense of the word.
I can see why you like that coffee, but it's not to my taste, I'm afraid.
Sitting on a train for hours on end just isn't my cup of tea.

Voters go to the polls today to democratically elect their local councils.

Young people today are under intense pressure to succeed.

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enigmatic

adj

rejtlyes, titokzatos

You'll see,' he replied in his enigmatic way.

9
9
9

121
121
121

4
4
4

to pore over something

hippy
medallion

idiom
n
n

9
9
9

121
121
122

4
4
6

menacing
intriguing
overshadowed

adj
adj
v

elmerl valamiben
hippi
emlkrem, nagyobb
rem
fenyeget
rmnykod
bernykol, elhomlyost

9
9

122
122

7
7

impressionism
overexposed

n
v

122

canvas

123

go missing

v phr

9
9
9
9

123
123
123
123

9
9
9
9

heavily populated
aesthete
mastermind
hideout

v
n
v
n

9
9
9
9
9

123
123
123
123
123

9
9
9
9
9

thug
track down
stuffed
dealer
nasty

n
phr v
v
n
adj

9
9
9
9
9
9
9

123
123
123
123
123
124
124

9
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2

chainsaw
cracked a case
posed
droplet
haul
flash
blurred

n
v phr
v
n
n
n
adj

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snap
close-up
out of focus
disposable
foreground
tripod

n
n
phr
adj
n
n

She was poring over a book.

The hippy look is back again.
He wore a silver medallion round his neck that made him look as if he
was from the 1960s.
Dark, menacing clouds has started to gather on the horizon.
The magazine carries an intriguing mixture of high fashion, gossip and
The achievement of the men's team was overshadowed by the
continuing success of the women's team.
impresszionizmus
Turner is a good example of a painter whose style was impressionism.
tlexponl
The photos have been a bit overexposed, so they are too dark for me to
make out all the details.
olajfestmny, vszon
When you enter the studio you're confronted by a huge canvas
depicting the battle of Culloden.
elveszik
Munch's painting 'The Scream' went missing more than once, but was
recovered some time later.
srn lakott
We used to live in a heavily populated area, but it's nicer to live out here
esztta
Oscar Wilde was regarded as something of an aesthete by his
httrbl irnyt
She was one of the people responsible for masterminding London's
bvhely, rejtekhely
He has a hideout in the Welsh mountains where he can go to get away
from the modern world and its demands.
gengszter
He was beaten up by a gang of young thugs.
lenyomoz
We tracked her down to a hotel in the Lake District where she was
tele van, jl lakott
No, no dessert, I'm stuffed.
keresked
They accused him of being a dealer because of the quantity of drugs
komisz, undok, veszlyes She's a really nasty person who never has a kind word to say about
anybody.
lncfrsz
These branches are so thick that you'll need a chainsaw to cut through
megold egy esetet
The detectives always went for a celebratory drink when they had
pzol, sznlel
He posed as a rich investor when actually he didn't have a penny to his
cseppecske
Tiny droplets of water were running down the window.
zskmny
The gang escaped with a haul worth thousands of pounds.
vaku
The photo came out very dark because my flash failed to go off.
elmosdott, homlyos
John looks a bit blurred in this photograph because he moved just as I
took it.
amatr fnykp
They insisted on showing me their holiday snaps for three hours last
kzeli felvtel
I took a close-up of her face so that I could emphasise her eyes.
homlyos, letlen
The negatives were OK, but all the prints were out of focus.
eldobhat
I bought a disposable camera for the kids to use when we went on
eltr
There were three figures in the foreground, and behind them you could
hromlb llvny
My tripod has telescopic legs so that you can adjust its height
height.

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9

125
127

9
1

journal
sensible

n
adj

folyirat
praktikus, rtelmes

9
9

127
127

1
1

freelancer
propaganda

n
n

szabadsz
propaganda, hrvers

9
9

127
127

1
3

n
n

reseds
a filozfia doktora

128

vacancy
PhD, a doctorate of
philosophy
taxidermist

llatkitm

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9
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10

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128
128
128
131
131

1
1
1
1
2
2

pioneer
short-sighted
arthritis
funding
at her wits' end
down in the dumps

n
adj
n
n
phr
phr

ttr, elharcos
rvidlt
zleti gyullads
finanszrozs
megll az szem
depresszis, mlabs

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kicking oneself

v phr

haragszik magra

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10

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131

2
2

buzz
in two minds

v
phr

10
10

131
131

2
2

wound up
over the moon

adj
phr

nyzsg
nem tud dnteni
valamirl
fel van hzva
nagyon boldog

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2
2

a dream come true

a pat on the back
chill out

phr
phr
phr v

valra vlt lom

vllveregets
lenyugszik, kikapcsol

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10

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131

2
2

cheer up
take one's mind off
something

phr v
phr

fel a fejjel
eltereli valakinek a
figyelmt valamirl

After that difficult exam, I was too wound up to sleep.

Helen's over the moon now that her exam results have come through
she got straight A's in everything!
We're going to Disneyworld on holiday it's like a dream come true!
The boss gave me a bonus as a pat on the back for all the hard work I
It's Saturday tomorrow I'm going to chill out and do nothing all
weekend.
Cheer up! The worst is over.
Liam took his wife out for a meal to take her mind off her troubles at
work.

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make one's mind up

phr

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132

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1
2

wind down
outlook
draw

phr v
n
n

dntst hoz, elhatrozza

magt
lazt, pihen
szemlletmd
hzs, sorshzs

I've had two offers of a job this week I'm going to have to make my
mind up which one to accept.
I find it difficult to wind down after a day at work.
He's got a good, optimistic outlook on life.
The draw for the big prize will take place in 20 minutes.

Many Victorians kept a journal in which to record the events of their

It seems sensible to keep your money with you rather than leave it in
the hotel room.
She works as a freelancer, editing children's books for several
The spreading of political propaganda was an important weapon during
the Second World War.
There are still two vacancies on the school board of governors.
He's got a PhD in Biochemistry.
He took his favourite cat to the taxidermist when she died so that she
could stay with him for ever.
John Whitney was a pioneer of computer animation.
The company has adopted a short-sighted policy of reducing investment
I've got arthritis in my fingers, so I'm finding it very difficult to type.
College directors have called for more government funding.
I just don't know what to do about Jimmy's bad behaviour I'm at my
Ken's feeling down in the dumps because his football team lost again
yesterday.
They threw away their winning Lottery ticket without checking it they
must be kicking themselves!
The stadium is buzzing with the news that Chelsea have just scored
I'm in two minds whether to go home or stay here for a bit longer.

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narrowly
hunch
optimistic

adv
n
adj

szken
elrzet, gyan
optimista, derlt

He was narrowly defeated in the election.

I had a hunch that something like this would happen.
Bankers are cautiously optimistic about the country's economic future.

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robust

adj

erteljes, izmos, szilrd

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resilient
optimism
boundless
delusion

adj
n
adj
n

rugalmas
derlts
hatrtalan
kprzat, megtveszts,
rzkcsalds

His plan is pretty robust, and stood up to the close examination of the
board.
Children are often more resilient in the face of problems than you think
Recent results must give some cause for optimism.
She has boundless energy and enthusiasm for life.
Sam has delusions of his own importance.

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knack

trkk, gyessg, fortly

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devise

kieszel, kigondol, kitall She devised a method for quicker communications between offices.

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assessment

rtkels, felbecsls

What's Michael's assessment of the situation?

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motivational

adj

motivl

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fluid

adj

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2
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indicate
bear out
extrovert

v
phr v
n

mozgkony,
higanymozgs
jelez, mutat
igazol, megerst
kifel fordul ember

Hurst earns his money by giving motivational speeches to top-flight

businessmen and women.
The instructor had a loose, fluid style of dancing.

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2

easy-going
go their way

adj
phr

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illustrate
shower
introvert

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Some people seem to have a knack for making money.

'That's her,' said Toby, indicating a girl on the other side of the room.
Our fears were borne out when the holiday ended in disaster.
Her sister was always more of an extrovert.

v
v
n

laza, knnyed
a dolgok nekik
kedveznek
ler, brzol
elhalmoz
befel fordul ember

The curve of the graph illustrates costs per capita.

Mike showered his girlfriend with presents during the first year of their
Ron's a bit of an introvert he seldom says much in company.

tendency
have a gut feeling

n
n phr

hajlam
sztnsen rzi, hogy

Greg's tendency to be critical made him unpopular with his co-workers.

I have a gut feeling that everything will work out OK.

8
8

boost
intuition

v
n

erst, fellendt
elrzet, sztns
megrzs

The new hotels being built in the resort area have boosted tourism.
Call it feminine intuition, but I think you and Harry have a great future
together.

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slim
look on the bright side
in the long run
dwell on
intuitive
misfortune
encounter
turn sth to one's advantage

adj
phr
phr
phr v
adj
n
v
phr

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break one's spirit

phr

karcs, csekly
nzd a j oldalt
hossztvon
elidz valaminl
intuitv, sztns
szerencstlensg
tallkozik
sajt elnyre fordt
valamit
megtr valakit, megtri
valakinek az ellenllst

There's only a very slim chance that Watford will gain promotion this
Look on the bright side your car
car'ss a mess
mess, but you weren't
weren t injured.
injured
We're renting at the moment, but in the long run we want to buy our own
I don't want to dwell on your past mistakes just start over again and
He seemed to have an intuitive awareness of how I felt.
It seems the banks always profit from farmers' misfortunes.
They encountered serious problems when two members of the
I think I know how you can turn this unlucky occurrence to your
advantage.
I'm not going to let this run of bad luck break my spirit.

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fulfil

bevlt remnyt, teljest

Visiting Disneyland has fulfilled a boyhood dream.

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7

driven
ruin
vegetation
hop
sophisticated
exhilarating
awe
concept
collide
umpire

adj
n
n
n
adj
adj
n
n
v
n

hatott
romls, pusztuls
nvnyzet
ugrs
kifinomult
felvidt, dt
flelem, tisztelet
fogalom
sszetkzik
br, dnt, jtkvezet

He claims he is not a driven workaholic.

Some small businesses are facing financial ruin.
Lefkas has an abundance of lush green vegetation.
It's just a short hop from Cleveland to Detroit.
It's a very sophisticated piece of software, which is why it costs so much.
Skiing down the mountain was an exhilarating experience for me.
He looked out over the stunning landscape with awe.
The next seminar is about the concept of total patient care.
A car and a van have collided on the motorway.
It's bad manners to argue with the umpire.

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forthcoming

adj

kvetkez, kzeled

How do you think Obama will do in the forthcoming elections?

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10
10

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147
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7
7

crane
impression
technophile

n
n
n

daru
benyoms
a technolgia irnt
ersen rdekld ember

Because of all the building going on, there are cranes all over the city
Pete does a very funny impression of his granddad.
He calls himself a technophile, but I think he just likes to have the latest
gadgets.

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136

8
8

high
low

n
n

cscsrtk
mlysg, als hatr

Highs of 40C were recorded in the region last summer.

The euro has fallen to a new low against the dollar.

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136

flat

adv

egyenes, lapos, sk

I made it to work in 13 minutes flat this morning.

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10
10
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10

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136
136
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136

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9
9
9
9

powdery
velvety
account
blend
hard fact

adj
adj
n
n
phr

porhanys, poros
brsonyos
beszmol
keverk
rideg tny

Expert skiers like powdery snow.

Her make-up emphasises the velvety texture of her skin.
He was too shocked to give an account of what had happened.
It's an excellent team, with a good blend of experience and youthful
Just give me the cold, hard facts, doctor am I going to live or die?

Her easy-going nature made her popular.

Optimistic people always expect things to go their way.

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literally
metaphorically

adv
adv

The name of the cheese is Dolcelatte, literally meaning 'sweet milk'.

She was, literally and metaphorically, in perfect shape.

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life-changing

adj

sz szerint
metaforikusan, tvitt
rtelemben
az lett megvltoztat

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obsessive-compulsive

adj

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10

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137
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11
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disorder
thrilled
furious
be taken aback

n
adj
adj
v phr

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ecstatic

adj

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10
10

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137
137

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indifferent
one way or the other
miserable

adj
phr
adj

eksztatikus, elragadtatott The team got an ecstatic welcome from the thousands who lined the
streets.
kzmbs
Sarah was absolutely indifferent to him, and it hurt.
gy vagy gy
One way or the other, I'm going to make a million before I'm 25.
nyomorult, szerencstlen I've been so miserable since Patrick left me.

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137

11
11

chuffed
uninterested

adj
adj

goromba, nyafka
kznys, nem rdekelt

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10

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137

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11

terrified
flabbergasted

adj
adj

megflemltett
dbbent, meghkkent

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137

11

dumbstruck

adj

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10
10

137
137
137

11
11
11

outraged
livid
petrified

adj
adj
adj

felhborodott
Customers were outraged by the price increases.
dhs
She was absolutely livid that he had lied.
hallra vlt, megdermedt I'm petrified of spiders.

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137

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injustice
abduct

n
v

igazsgtalansg
elrabol, erszakkal
megszktet

Wilberforce was incensed by the injustice of slavery.

She was abducted late last night.

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138

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2
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outgoing
energetic
cross-country
roar

adj
adj
adj
v

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10

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138
138

2
2
2

dread
torture
unpleasurable

v
n
adj

trsasgkedvel
energikus
terep
vlt, ordt, zajt csap
(pl. aut)
fl, retteg
knzs
lvezhetetlen

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wall of heat

phr

meleg, forr leveg, h

We're looking for someone with an outgoing personality.

We need an energetic person to run the sales team.
Bruce did all his cross-country running in bare feet.
I can't hear you there are buses and cars roaring past all the time.
Speak up!
I've got an interview tomorrow and I'm dreading it.
He died after five days of excruciating torture
torture.
Listening to one of Brown's speeches was one of the most
unpleasurable experiences of my life.
When I went into the restaurant kitchen I was struck by a wall of heat.

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140

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4
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9

landlord
water pipe
gallon
elm
curb
recollection
satchel

n
n
n
n
n
n
n

fbrl
vzvezetk
gallon (4,5 liter)
szilfa
jrdaszegly
emlkezs
htitska, iskolatska

The landlord of the pub provides board and lodging.

The water pipes froze when the temperature dropped last week.
George bought a 20 gallon fish tank fro his tropical fish.
Many elm trees were killed by disease in the last ten years.
The cab pulled over to the curb in Fifth Avenue, and we got out.
My earliest recollections are of my mother bending over my cot.
I used to have a brown leather satchel that I took to school every day.

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140
140
140

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9
9
9

newly
wriggle
eel
hard-headed

adv
v
n
adj

jonnan
izeg-mozog
angolna
megrgztt, kemny

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stick in one' mind

phr

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9
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2
2

comfort
tonsil
run off
set out for
lounge around

v
n
phr v
phr v
phr v

megragad az
emlkezetben
vigasztal
mandula (testrsz)
elszkik
elindul, tra kel
henyl, kszl, lebzsel

The newly appointed director wants to meet all the staff at 11 o'clock.
Stop wriggling and let me put your T-shirt on, Timmy!
An adult conger eel can easily bite through a man's leg.
Maxwell was a hard-headed business tycoon who was feared by many
people and liked by few.
The picture of him falling down the aircraft steps will stick in my mind for
ever.
Mr Aston's father was last night being comforted by relatives.
If you keep getting throat infections you might have to have your tonsils
His wife ran off with the milkman when they'd only been married for a
Kate set out for the house on the other side of the bay.
We spent all day lounging around at the side of the pool.

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drink up

phr v

az utols cseppig kirt

The baby drank up all his milk and went straight off to sleep.

10
10
10

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141

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2
3

count out
lock up
dry up

phr v
phr v
phr v

kiszmol pnzt
becsuk, bezr
elhallgat, felszrad

The shop assistant counted out my change and wished me a pleasant

Have you locked up the garage for the night?
Our conversation dried up after about 20 minutes or so.

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cut down on

phr v

cskkent, visszafog

You should cut down on the cigarettes it'll save you lots of money!

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10
10
10

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141
141
141

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3
3
3

pass out
regain
consciousness
clam up

phr v
v
n
phr v

eljul
visszanyer
eszmlet
befogja a szjt, hallgat

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soldiered on

phr v

tovbb szolgl, tovbb

dolgozik

Geoff had drunk so much beer that he passed out on the sofa.
Carter looked stunned, but he soon regained his composure.
David lost consciousness at eight o'clock and died a few hours later.
When the police officer asked where he lived, the accused clammed up
and refused to say another word.
Helen and Sally soldiered on up the hill long after I'd given up and sat
down.

Winning the singing competition was a life-changing experience for her.

megszllott, megrgztt Having to do everything exactly 23 times is an example of his obsessivecompulsive behaviour.
rendellenessg
He suffers from a rare disorder of the liver.
izgatott
We were so thrilled to hear about the baby!
kvncsi
Residents in the area are furious at the decision.
elkped, megdbben
I was taken aback when he abruptly asked me what I was doing there.

He's really chuffed about passing the exam.

He was completely uninterested in politics, and didn't even vote.

A terrified little girl ran up and said she couldn't find her parents.
When I heard how much money we'd made, I was absolutely
flabbergasted.
elkped, szhoz sem tud When they told me I'd won a house and a car, I was dumbstruck!
jutni a megdbbenstl

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moan
take a stand

v
v phr

nyg, shajt
llst foglal valamilyen
gyben

'I feel seasick already,' she moaned.

You can't let her keep treating you like this you should take a stand
and refuse to put up with it.

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2

rave
Georgian
boutique hotel

v
adj
n phr

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2
2

chandelier
plush
haute cuisine

n
adj
n

lelkeseds
Gyrgy korabeli
boutique hotel, luxus
szlloda
csillr
osztlyon felli
telklnlegessgek

Now I understand why travellers rave about Lapland.

There's a Georgian townhouse for sale in a very nice area of town.
We stayed in what the book described as a 'boutique hotel' in other
words, the rooms were tiny!
The crystal chandelier sparkled in the candlelight.
She only stays in plush hotels no bed and breakfast establishments
Gordon's restaurant specialises in the best of French haute cuisine.

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2
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1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2

graze
course
unreliable
ridiculously
ridiculous
upgrade
breathe in
repulsive
awareness
pedal
the hard way
embraced
ultimate
circumnavigation
altitude
turbulence
aspect
chime
function

v
n
adj
adv
adj
n
phr v
adj
n
v
phr
v
adj
n
n
n
n
n
v

legel
fogs
megbzhatatlan
nevetsgesen
nevetsges
feljavt
bellegez
taszt, undort
tudatossg
biciklizik, pedloz
a sajt krn
meglel, tlel
vgs
krlhajzs
magassg
zavar
nzpont, tekintet
harangsz
mkdik, tnykedik,
zemben van

Beyond the river, cattle were grazing.

How can anyone sit through a seven-course meal and not feel unwell?
The car's becoming very unreliable, and I'm afraid it's going to break
Diana bought a ridiculously expensive jacket in Kensington High Street.
That's a ridiculous idea! I won't do it!
You'll need to upgrade your memory to 2 Gb before running this
I stood in that pub breathing in other people's cigarette smoke all night.
Many people find slugs repulsive.
Health officials have tried to raise awareness about AIDS.
Andrew pedalled up the road towards the town centre.
Fred learnt the hard way what it meant to be poor and homeless.
Jack warmly embraced his son after his long absence.
Complete disarmament was the ultimate goal of the conference.
Knox-Johnston returned home in triumph after his circumnavigation of
We're flying at an altitude of 40,000 feet.
A period of political turbulence followed the civil war.
Dealing with people is the most important aspect of my work.
The chimes of the town hall clock signalled midnight.
Flights in and out of Taipei are functioning normally again.

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2

bring in
revolution

phr v
n

behoz, bevezet
fordulat

A fantastic firework display brought in the new millennium in Sydney.

The seconds hand on my watch completes one whole revolution every

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junction
backlight

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tkeresztezds
htulrl megvilgt

The shop you're looking for is at the junction of Abbot Road and Mill
The islands across the strait were backlit by the setting sun.

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pagan
up-to-the-minute
loosely
orphan
blacksmith
grave
convict
cemetery
endow
initiative
jolly
steamroller

adj
adj
adv
n
n
n
n
n
v
n
adj
n

pogny
percre pontos
pontatlanul, lazn
rva
patkolkovcs
sr
eltlt
temet
felruhz
kezdemnyez
jkedv
keresztlvisz,
lehengerelve msokat

It's a country of ancient pagan temples and soaring mountains.

The general lacked up-to-the-minute information at the crucial moment.
The novel is loosely based on the author's own childhood.
The war has left thousands of children as orphans.
His father was a blacksmith in a small village in Norfolk.
At the head of the grave there was a small wooden cross.
They were warned to be on the lookout for an escaped convict.
The cemetery was vandalised during the night.
Her resistance to the Nationalists endowed her with legendary status.
I wish my son would show more initiative.
Everybody was in a very relaxed and jolly mood.
He steamrollered the bill through Parliament against fierce opposition.

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elkerli a figyelmt,
elnz valamit

The first signs of the disease can easily be overlooked.

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foul up
whack

phr v
v

elront valamit
elnadrgol, jl elver

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drown in
drive out
keep up

phr v
phr v
phr v

elraszt, elnt
elz
fennmarad, folytatdik

We can't afford to foul up this time.

When I was a kid, if you were rude to your parents they were liable to
start whacking you about.
The customer relations department is drowning in complaints.
He had so much confidence that he was able to drive out all thoughts of
If this rain keeps up, the roads will all be flooded.

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elgyengl, elsorvad

We'll give you therapy to prevent the leg muscles from atrophying.

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limb
stoop

n
v

vgtag
lehajols, elrehajols

All of these men lost limbs in the war.

My back aches because I have to keep stooping down to pick things up.

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flood
profitable

v
adj

rad
jvedelmez, hasznos

The heavy rain means the rivers are flooding in some areas.
The advertising campaign proved very profitable.

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recognised
sample

adj
v

elismert
kiprbl, mintt vesz

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pronounce
average

v
v

kiejt
bellt egy tlag rtkre

This is a recognised technique for preventing cramp in the legs.

18% of the adults we sampled admitted having had problems with
alcohol abuse.
He pronounced all his English words with a strong Polish accent.
Inflation averaged just under 2.8% per year.

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modest
beverage
icon
observe
dumb
mafia
wilderness
tepee
cattle
harsh

adj
n
n
v
adj
n
n
n
n
adj

szerny
ital
ikon, pldakp
betart
buta
maffia
vadon
stor
marha, csorda
kemny, kmletlen

He was always modest about his role in the Everest expedition

expedition.
We don't serve alcoholic beverages on the premises.
McQueen was an icon of the cinema.
He never observed the rules, so he often got punished.
What a dumb question!
He's part of the Scottish mafia that seems to be running British politics
It took a brave or a stupid man to work on the railroads in the Alaskan
Have you ever seen the inside of a genuine Native American tepee?
Cowboys drove the herds of cattle across the plains to eastern markets.
The hostages are being held in extremely harsh conditions.

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farm
lichen
resources
barely
drum into
infuriated

v
n
n
adv
phr v
adj

gazdlkodik
zuzm
erforrs
alig
belesulykol
dhbe hoz, felbosszant

The family has farmed here for generations.

The north side of all the trees was covered in lichen.
This part of the state is rich in natural resources.
She was very old and barely able to walk.
It was drummed into me when I was a child that I should be polite to
Her mother was infuriated by her children's bad behaviour.

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illetlenl viselkedik,
neveletlenl viselkedik

George has been misbehaving at school.

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get to me

phr

Every time I hear that song, it gets to me and I start to cry.

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settle oneself
run riot
remarkable

phr
phr
adj

eljut valahova, elr

valahova
elhelyezi magt
megvadul, vadul
figyelemremlt, jelents

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scattered
miraculous

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Just settle yourself in that chair, and I'll go and make us a meal.
Demonstrators have run riot through the city since early yesterday
She has made remarkable progress.

szrdik, hint
csodlatos,
termszetfeletti
felgombolyt, feltr

Detectives are still trying to unravel the mystery surrounding his death.

ahead of his time

reveal
secrecy
margin
fragmentary

phr
v
n
n
adj

megelzte a kort
feltr, megmutat
titoktarts
lapszl, marg
foszlnyos, tredkes

Galileo was ahead of his time, and the church found it impossible to
He may be prosecuted for revealing secrets about the security agency.
I must stress the need for absolute secrecy about the project.
Someone had scribbled a note in the margin of the page.
She gave a somewhat fragmentary account of the incident.

oblique
solicitor

adj
n

burkolt, homlyos
gyvd

The lawyer made an oblique reference to the prisoner's drinking

You need to see a solicitor and get the contract drawn up.

Broken glass lay scattered over the floor.

She made a miraculous recovery from her injuries.

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