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Gateway B2+ Student's Book Wordlist - Bosnian

Unit 1
1 Word formation – suffixes
Adjectives
helpful (adj) 
insightful (adj)
painful (adj) 
thoughtful (adj) 
helpless (adj) 
meaningless (adj) 
painless (adj)
thoughtless (adj)
accidental (adj) 
personal (adj) 
astrological (adj)
biographical (adj)
optimistic (adj)
scientific (adj) 
believable (adj)
considerable (adj) 
enjoyable (adj) 
likeable (adj)
terrible (adj) 
important (adj) 
friendly (adj) 
lucky (adj) 
creative (adj) 
impressive (adj) 
Nouns – abstract and things
complexity (n) 
personality (n) 
similarity (n) 
coincidence (n)
intelligence (n) 
importance (n) 
accuracy (n) 
frequency (n) 
argument (n) 
enjoyment (n) 
improvement (n) 
creation (n) 
description (n) 
happiness (n) 
freedom (n) 
failure (n) 
relationship (n) 
Nouns – people
actor (n)
creator (n) 
participant (n) 
graphologist (n)
psychologist (n) 
scientist (n) 
astrologer (n)
researcher (n)
believer (n)
Adverbs
deliberately (adv) 
virtually (adv) 
2 Sociology, psychology, etc
anthropology (n)
archaeology (n) 
astrology (n)
biology (n) 
geology (n) 
graphology (n)
meteorology (n)
palaeontology (n)
psychology (n) 
sociology (n) 
zoology (n)
3 Body idioms and human interaction
do something behind somebody’s back
give somebody the cold shoulder
have somebody under your thumb
lend somebody a hand
pull somebody’s leg
stick your neck out for somebody
4 Similes
as blind as a bat
as clear as crystal
as cold as ice
as easy as ABC
as fresh as a daisy
as light as a feather
as quick as a flash
as quiet as a mouse
as solid as a rock
as strong as an ox
5 Ways of talking
gasp (v) 
groan (v) 
mutter (v) 
shriek (v)
sigh (v) 
whine (v)
whisper (v) 
yell (v) 
6 Other words and phrases
accommodating (adj)
broadly (adv) 
bug (v)
chap (n) 
chunk (n)
critique (n) 
decline an offer (phr)
deliberately (adv) 
derogatory (adj)
devise (v) 
disprove (v)
ensure (v) 
excel in (v)
fierce (adj) 
fool (v) 
fraternity (n)
fundraising (n)
glue (v) 
head back (v)
hilarious (adj)
imply (v) 
inconsolable (adj)
initiation (n)
insightful (adj)
lexicographer (n)
misdemeanours (n)
monk (n) 
motto (n)
on the pretence of (phr)
overlook (v) 
quirky (adj)
recruitment (n) 
respective (adj) 
sorority (n)
surreptitiously (adv)
tabloids (n)
turn a blind eye to (phr)
unbeknown (to) (adj)
wrongdoing (n)
Unit 2
1 Collocations: take, make, do
Take (phr)
a call
a course
a decision
an interest
a risk
a test
control
cover
effect
offence
power
Make (phr)
an apology
an attempt
a call
a comment
a complaint
a decision
a difference
an improvement
a mistake
suggestion
changes
the right choice
use of something
Do (phr)
a course
a test
business
harm
household chores
research
your best
2 Compound nouns – cars and the road
driving test (n)
motorway (n) 
petrol station (n)
roundabout (n) 
seat belt (n)
speed limit (n)
steering wheel (n)
traffic jam (n)
3 Phrasal verbs – rules and laws
bring in (v)
build up (v)
come into force (v)
come under (v)
fall off (v)
iron out (v)
leak out (v)
toughen up (v)
4 Other words and phrases
4x4 (adj)
armed forces (n)
blend (v)
bother (v) 
brand (n) 
bumper (n)
by far (adv)
car chase (n)
carbon emissions (n)
chauffeur (v)
citizenship (n) 
cliff (n) 
combustion engine (n)
enforce (v) 
enhancement (n)
equipped (adj)
follow suit (v)
forged (adj)
fumes (n)
gain (v) 
go down (well) (v)
goddess (n)
hair-raising (adj)
high-end (adj)
hybrid (n)
imminent (adj)
impetuous (adj)
implement (v) 
impulsive (adj)
joint venture (n)
lack (v) 
legislation (n) 
lower (v)
manoeuvre (v) 
on a (huge) scale (phr)
pedestrian (n) 
pick (v) 
plains (n)
plug-in (adj)
provisional (adj) 
pursue (v) 
rash (adj)
requirements (n)
reverse (v) 
ringtone (n)
rolling (adj)
rope (n) 
rough (= approximate) (adj) 
rush of adrenalin (phr)
scenery (n) 
selfishness (n)
sensory engagement (n)
shift (n) 
show off (v)
slippery (adj)
Stateside (adj)
support vehicle (n)
the bulk of (phr)
the general public (n) 
throttle (n)
toughen up (v)
well-being (n)
widely (adv) 
willingly (adv)
Gateway to exams, units 1–2
adapt (v) 
age limit (n)
broaden (v) 
challenge (v) 
content (adj) 
count on (v)
dependent (adj) 
dismal (adj)
drop-out (adj)
enrol (v)
expectation (n) 
fair share (n)
fashion (n) 
for that matter (phr)
found (v)
from scratch (phr)
idol (n)
impressive (adj) 
judge (v) 
leap (v) 
logic (n) 
long-distance (adj) 
master (v) 
nerves (n)
practical (adj) 
rally (n) 
relieved (adj)
set on (v)
sink in (v)
solidarity (n)
stereotype (n) 
take advantage (phr)
unconditional (adj)
utter (v) 
within (prep) 
wreck (n) 
Unit 3
1 Phrasal verbs – the mind
bounce off (v)
catch on (v)
come up with (v)
hit on (v)
keep up with (v)
leap out at (v)
pick up (v)
piece together (v)
reflect on (v)
talk through (v)
Other phrasal verbs
fit in (v)
get on with (v)
look down on (v)
look for (v)
pull out (v)
stand out (v)
take up (v)
tune in/out (v)
2 The human mind
articulate (adj)
assume (v) 
bewildered (adj)
faze (v)
recall (v) 
grasp (v) 
have a gift for (phr)
memorize (v) 
perceive (v) 
wander (v) 
3 Prefixes
anti-
co-
dis-
ex-
il-
im-
in-
inter-
ir-
mis-
over-
post-
pre-
re-
sub-
super-
un-
under-
Examples
disappointing (adj) 
disjointed (adj)
impenetrable (adj)
miscast
overblown (adj)
subconscious (adj)
underrated (adj)
uninspiring (adj)
unpredictable (adj) 
4 Other words and phrases
a smash/flop (phr)
adaptation (n) 
aesthetically pleasing (phr)
alter (v) 
big/low-budget (adj)
blessedly (adv)
Blu-Tack® (n)
(the film) bombed (v)
boom (in a TV studio) (n) 
box office (n)
bump (v) 
chasm (n)
clap of thunder (n)
clapperboard (n)
cliché (n)
cliff-hanger (n)
crop (n) 
cursory (adj)
deliver a great performance (phr)
deranged (adj)
dig (v) 
disjointed (adj)
edify (v)
empowerment (n)
epic (adj)
excruciating (adj)
expertise (n) 
far-fetched (adj)
fast-moving (adj)
fence (n) 
fit in (v)
flawed (adj)
flawlessly (adv)
furrow (n)
fuzziness (n)
gatherer (n)
get a lukewarm reception (phr)
glance (v) 
gripping (adj)
(the film) grossed $10,000 (v)
groundbreaking (adj)
hamper (v)
(the film) hit the big screen (phr)
hover (v) 
hunter (n) 
in the wild (phr)
infiltrate (v)
(un)inspiring (adj)
intriguing (adj)
light-hearted (adj)
make (huge) strides forward (phr)
memorable (adj)
mesmerising (adj)
mind-blowing (adj)
moving (adj) 
mundane (adj)
observant (adj)
overhear (v)
(critics) panned (the film) (v)
pattern (n) 
perceptive (adj)
perform a feat (phr)
portrayal (n)
prodigious savant (adj)
puppeteer (n)
reboot (v)
(the film) received rave reviews (phr)
recite (v)
ridge (n) 
risqué (adj)
rock forward
scriptwriter (n)
sequel (n)
setting (n) 
shallow (adj) 
snore (v)
soil (n) 
soundtrack (n)
spire (n)
sponsor (v) 
spot (v) 
squeeze into (v)
stain (n) 
supporting actor (n)
sweep away (v)
thought-provoking (adj)
tinker (v)
tool (n) 
trace (v) 
twists and turns (of a plot) (n)
uncanny (adj)
(the story) unfolds (v)
up-and-coming (adj)
wired to (adj)
Unit 4
1 Compound nouns and adjectives
Nouns
breakdown (n) 
breakthrough (n) 
crackdown (n)
cutback (n)
drawback (n)
feedback (n) 
lifespan (n) 
outbreak (n) 
outcome (n) 
outlook (n) 
outset (n) 
Adjectives
breathtaking (adj) 
broken-down (adj)
mainstream (adj) 
well-established (adj)
worthwhile (adj) 
2 Scientific procedures and research
Branches of science
biomedicine (n)
cryogenics (n)
cybernetics (n)
genetic engineering (n)
gerontology (n)
information technology (n) 
nuclear engineering (n)
voice technology (n)
Other words
circumvent (v)
document (v) 
mainstream (adj) 
make claims (phr)
maverick (scientist) (adj)
sceptical (adj) 
scientific breakthrough
set the foundation (for)
the jury is still out
under scrutiny
3 Causes, reasons and results
as 
bring about (v)
disastrous/catastrophic results (adj)
due to (adj) 
give rise to
in turn (phr)
lead to (v)
owing to
prompt somebody to do something
repercussion (n)
side-effect (n) 
spark off (v)
stem from (v)
4 Other words and phrases
(non-) diagrammatic comparison (phr)
agile (adj)
bar chart (n)
bend (v) 
breathtakingly (adv)
caveman (n)
consumption (n) 
conversely (adv) 
daily wear and tear (phr)
decline (v) 
decrepit (adj)
delete (v) 
disposable (adj) 
distinguished (adj) 
double (v) 
doused in (v)
dramatic(ally) (adj) (adv) (adj)
drop (v) 
enslave (v)
fluctuate (v)
foray (n)
funding (n) 
humdrum (adj)
humidity (n)
interbreed (v)
level off (v)
line graph (n)
longevity (n)
manipulate/ manipulation (v) (n) 
mishap (n)
nefarious (adj)
nonetheless (adv)
panoply (n)
permeate (v)
pie chart (n)
pioneer (n) 
plummet (v)
plunge (v) 
poignant (adj)
powerless (adj)
preserve (v) 
proportion (n) 
pulp (n)
ravages (n)
reach a high/low (phr)
reassuringly (adv)
replicate oneself (v)
rigorous (adj) 
rocket (v)
sharp(ly) (adj) (adv)
shrink (v) 
spectre (n)
stabilize (v)
steady/steadily (adj) (adv) (adj)
supposedly (adv) 
surge ahead (v)
table (as in grid) ((n) 
tacit (adj)
tenfold (adv)
the majority/minority (phr)
treble (v)
unprecedented (adj) 
vulnerable (adj) 
worthy of (adj)
yeast (n)
Gateway to exams, units 3–4
aeons (n)
assumption (n) 
awe (n) 
benevolent (adj)
breathtaking (adj) 
charged with (v)
cosmologist (n)
discern (v)
dismantle (v)
displaced (adj)
embed (v)
endeavour (n)
exploit (v) 
extraordinary (adj) 
facilitate (v) 
fibre-optic (adj)
flawed (adj)
freakish (adj)
harmonious (adj)
humanity (n) 
in vain (phr)
indifference (n)
interchange (n)
interplanetary (adj)
metaphysical (n)
minuscule (adj)
monitor (v) 
on the verge of (phr)
plausible (adj)
pose (v) 
quest (n) 
speculative (adj)
stare (v) 
trace (n) 
vast (adj) 
Unit 5
1 Prepositional phrases
by means of
in addition to
in aid of
in the process of
in/out of touch with
on account of
on behalf of
on the strength of
2 People with power; Minor offences and punishment
be banned (from) (v)
be issued with a fine (v)
bureaucrat (n) 
civil servant (n)
councillor (n) 
court (n) 
criminal record (n)
judge (n) (v) 
leader of the opposition (n)
litter (n) (v) 
lodge a (formal) complaint
mayor (n) 
non-designated area
pay a small/heavy fine
prime minister (n) 
prosecute (v) 
spokesperson (n)
warden (n)
3 Formal register
a growing number of
highly (adv) 
merely (adv) 
numerous (adj) 
provide (v) 
the vast majority of
4 Other words and phrases
accost (v)
adverse (adj) 
an afterthought (n)
anger (v) 
anticipate (v) 
closed-circuit television (CCTV) (n)
conjure up (v)
crew (n) 
curfew (n)
deed (n) 
eagerness (n)
emerge (v) 
fair enough (phr)
flitter (v)
footage (n)
have a leg to stand on (phr)
highlight (v) 
hunk (n)
I dare say
in a temper
incur (v) 
incursion (n)
left-over (adj)
lobby (n) 
merely (adv) 
mocking (adj)
Not a bit of it!
obsolete (adj)
pedant (n)
petty (adj) 
pose (v) 
revoke (v)
scores of
scrap (n) 
slip over (v)
surveillance (n) 
swallow (v) 
ultimately (adv) 
urge (v) 
vapid (adj)
vaporize (v)
virtually (adv) 
vow (v)
waterfowl (n)
Unit 6
1 Idiomatic expressions with home
be at home with
be home and dry
be on the home straight/stretch
bring something home to somebody
home from home
home in on (v)
home truths (n)
nothing to write home about
take home (v)
2 Types of house and places in the home
apartment (n)
block of flats (n)
bungalow (n) 
cottage (n) 
detached
luxury
semi-detached
terraced
villa (n) 
Places
basement (n) 
conservatory (n)
drive (n) 
fence (n) 
hedge (n) 
landing (n) 
loft (n) 
porch (n)
shed (n) 
utility room (n)
veranda(h) (n)
3 Buying, selling and renting a place to live
draft a contract (phr)
estate agent (n)
inspect a property
landlord/landlady (n) 
move in (v)
pay a deposit
take out a mortgage
tenant (n) 
4 Describing cities and towns
atmospheric (adj) 
bustling (adj)
cosmopolitan (adj)
crowded (adj) 
filthy (adj) 
hilly (adj)
historic (adj) 
industrial (adj) 
isolated (adj) 
magnificent (adj) 
picturesque (adj) 
quaint (adj)
renowned for
run-down (adj)
shabby (adj)
spotless (adj)
sprawling (adj)
steeped in
thriving (adj)
touristy (adj)
vibrant (adj)
welcoming (adj)
well-connected (adj)
well-off (adj)
5 Other words and phrases
abomination (n)
apt to do something (phr)
assume (v) 
awkward (adj) 
blinds (n)
confront (v) 
conjure (v)
counter (n) 
creak (v)
delay (n) 
do the trick (phr)
drain (v) 
drawing room (n)
drive somebody up the wall (phr)
fast-growing (adj)
fly the nest (phr)
footman (n)
greasy (adj) 
He’s/She’s/They’ve got a cheek (phr)
helicopter pad (n)
hence (adv) 
house-warming party (n)
invade someone’s privacy (phr)
kettle (n) 
linen (n) 
needless to say (phr)
noon (n) 
obstruct (v)
opulence (n)
overhang (v)
overreact (v)
pantry (n)
parlour (n)
polish (v) 
presume (v) 
prevail (v) 
problem page (n)
promptly (adv) 
publisher (n) 
recreation (n)
refuse point-blank (phr)
rehearse (v) 
reign (v) 
retail (n)
rinse (v)
rocketing (adj)
rosy-cheeked (adj)
rub (v) 
running water (n)
sauce (n) 
slum (n)
solely (adv) 
staff (n) 
stuff (n) 
take somebody to court (phr)
tray (n) 
tread (v) 
tub (n)
two can play at that game (phr)
undergo (v) 
update (v) 
urn (n)
whine (v)
wipe (v) 
wit (n) 
Gateway to exams, units 5–6
case (n) 
criminologist (n)
end up (v)
fraud (n) 
obligatory (adj)
paper-shredding (adj)
transaction (n) 
valid (adj) 
watermark (n)
Unit 7
1
Word formation - revision and extension
Adjective suffixes
collectable (adj)
creative (adj) 
famous (adj) 
instantaneous (adj)
powerful (adj) 
Noun suffixes
criticism (n) 
endorsement (n)
imagination (n) 
likelihood (n) 
originality (n)
readiness (n)
Verb suffixes
intensify (v)
modernize (v)
Adverb suffix
officially (adv) 
Prefixes
autograph (n)
multi-purpose (adj)
post-concert (adj)
pre-concert (adj)
2 Advertising and selling
brand loyalty (n)
brand name (n)
endorse a product (phr)
give away a freebie (phr)
hard sell (n)
launch a marketing campaign
make cold calls
shift units
shop around (v)
3 Describing clothes and fashions
adventurous (adj)
baggy (adj)
be in style
be seen dead in
casual (adj) 
check (adj) 
chic (adj)
classic (adj) 
fit (v) 
flowery (adj)
glamorous (adj)
loose (adj) 
match (v) 
old-fashioned (adj)
plain (adj) 
scruffy (adj)
set a trend
smart (adj) 
sophisticated (adj)
stripy (adj)
suit (v) 
tight (adj) 
trendy (adj)
4 Other words and phrases
a fraction of (phr)
a large dose of (phr)
abundance (n)
aisle (n)
appliance (n) 
bounteous (adj)
brainwash (v)
breed (v) 
bun (n) 
burst into song (phr)
buzz (n)
bystander (n)
certification (n)
CFC (n)
clear off (v)
clutch (v) 
crave (v)
custom (n) 
customer-friendly (adj)
dazzle (v)
deceptive (adj)
décor (n)
fate (n) 
fib (v)
figure out (v)
follow suit (v)
gather (= understand) (v) 
grab (v) 
gratify (v)
graze (v)
green-washing (n)
grim (adj) 
icon (n) 
incite (v)
ingenuity (n)
low-cal (adj)
morsel (n)
nappies (n)
paper napkin (n)
pillow (n) 
plumber (n) 
poached (adj)
poppyseed (n)
preposterously (adv)
readiness (n)
sated (adj)
scanner (n) 
scrambled (adj)
shaving cream (n)
shredded wheat (n)
sinner (n)
spread the word (phr)
stand (n) 
stock (v)
stoically (adv)
sure-fire (adj)
tendency (n) 
trade-off (n)
unquenchably (adv)
viral (adj)
washing powder (n)
whipped cream (n)
Unit 8
1 Words with more than one meaning
clear (adj) 
cover (v) 
fair (adj) 
pick up (v)
point (n) (v) 
since (adv, conj, prep)
get to the point
have a point
miss the point
on the point of
prove a point
see a point
the point of no return
up to a point
2 Compound adjectives – parts of the body
breakneck (adj)
ear-splitting (adj)
eye-catching (adj)
eye-opening (adj)
hair-raising (adj)
heart-stopping (adj)
heart-warming (adj)
mind-blowing (adj)
nail-biting (adj)
soul-destroying (adj)
3 Metaphors – happiness and sadness
be in low spirits
be in seventh heaven
be on cloud nine
be over the moon
be/feel down in the dumps
be/feel on top of the world
brighten up (v)
cast a shadow over
feel blue
feel down/low
lift somebody’s spirits
light at the end of the tunnel
light up (v)
look bright
look gloomy/bleak
look up (v)
somebody’s heart sinks
walk/float on air (v)
4 Other words and phrases
adrenalin rush (n)
be thick (= stupid) (phr)
black out (v)
burst (= explosion) (n)
cruising height (n)
deprivation (n)
fade (v) 
fat lip (phr)
fearless (adj)
foremost (adj)
frostbitten (adj)
fulfil (v) 
get muddled up (v)
give up the chase (v)
gotcha (interj)
groan (v) 
hailstone (n)
head over heels in love (phr)
hibernation (n)
hike (v)
isolated (adj) 
jolt (v)
kick in (v)
lose faith in (phr)
lose your bottle (phr)
manoeuvre (n) 
mess around (v)
moan (v) 
mountaineer (n)
nickname (n) 
ominous (adj)
oncoming (adj)
ordeal (n) 
piece together (v)
plummet (v)
pound (v) 
reject (v) 
single-handed (adj)
standstill (n)
stuntman (n)
tangible (adj)
thermal (adj) 
top-ranked (adj)
underlying (adj) 
upcoming (adj)
waterfall (n) 
what’s up (phr)
witness (v) 
Gateway to exams, units 7–8
alert (v) 
basically (adv) 
category (n)
column inches (n)
destitute (adj)
downsize (v)
engage with (v)
evolve (v) 
exploit (n)
facilitate (v) 
hallowed (adj)
head to (v)
impact (n) 
juggernaut (n)
multinational (n, (adj) 
publicise (v)
purveyor (n)
roughly (adv) 
stage (v)
strategy (n) 
stunt (n)
synonymous (adj)
tailored (adj)
target (v) 
testify (v)
virtually (adv) 
wowed by (v)
Unit 9
1 Verb–noun collocations embark on +
career
course
project
venture
gain +
confidence
experience
insight
knowledge
qualification
understanding
overcome +
adversity
fear
obstacle
problem
resistance
setback
experience +
change
pain
problem
situation
take up +
career
hobby
position
post
undertake +
analysis
investigation
study
survey
task
Other collocations
cause trouble
inspire confidence
pay attention
speak your mind
stand pressure
suffer a setback
take control of/responsibility for
voice an opinion
weigh up the consequences/the pros and cons
2 Life and career developments
accomplish (v) 
end up (v)
enrol on a course
find your feet
follow in somebody’s footsteps
get on in life
give somebody insight into
have aspirations and drive
overcome setbacks
put something on hold
serve an apprenticeship
settle in (v)
never look back
try your hand at something
3 Interviews
be quietly confident
give somebody a grilling
let your nerves show
panel interview
person specification
referee (n) 
score points
see right through somebody
throw somebody
visualize (v)
4 Other words and phrases
accomplish (v) 
accomplished (adj)
accomplishment (n)
adjustment (n) 
assume (v) 
attachment (n) 
by and large
commercial returns (n)
corporate client (n)
counselling (n) 
crop (n) 
delivery (n) 
demanding (adj) 
disclose (v) 
dispute (n) 
eager (adj) 
enhance (v) 
enrol (v)
envisage (v) 
exceed (v) 
from scratch
hardship (n)
haunt (v) 
hurdle (n)
incubator (n)
infringement (n)
legal jurisdiction (n)
limb (n) 
log (v) 
loss (n) 
magnitude (n) 
medical practitioner (n)
mentor (n) (v)
occupational hazard (n)
opt for (v)
outcry (n)
outset (n) 
ownership (n) 
panel (n) 
pay off (v)
phishing (n)
portray (v) 
prompt (adj) (v)  (v)
rapport (n)
realm (n) 
rear up (v)
referee (n) 
reversal (n)
run (a company) (v) 
sabotage (n)
seize (v) 
slang (n)
smooth (adj) 
solo (adj)
stockroom (n)
sue (v) 
supervisor (n) 
surgeon (n) 
tenacity (n)
venture (n) 
venue (n) 
warehousing (n)
Unit 10
1 Phrasal verbs – communication
bring up (v)
cut in (v)
get through to (v)
make out (v)
pick up on (v)
point out (v)
speak out (v)
spell out (v)
talk down (to) (v)
turn to (v)
2 Communication breakdown
find something puzzling
get the wrong end of the stick
imply something
make a (witty) remark
make a gaffe
misinterpret somebody/something
offend somebody unintentionally
take something literally
talk at cross purposes
understand nuances
3 Internationally popular English words
berserk (adj)
brat (n)
chit-chat (n)
cocoon (n)
cuddle (n)
flip-flop (n)
mischievous (adj)
ouch (interj)
yummy (adj)
4 Other words and phrases
abhor (v)
air vent (n)
appeal (n) 
applicant (n) 
bar something from
BBC English (n)
be crazy about
be fond of
bicycle pump (n)
boredom (n) 
boundless (adj)
brick (n) 
browse (v) 
cacophony (n)
censorship (n)
characterization (n)
cilia (n)
correspondence (n) 
craze (n)
crumble (v)
damp (adj) 
delight (n) 
dense (adj) 
depth (n) 
despise (v)
devour (v)
drift (v) 
flimsy (adj)
fold (v) 
fuel (v)
give something away (v)
Glaswegian (adj)
glittering (adj)
grant a favour
have a soft spot for
have a strong aversion to
have affection for
heavy goods vehicle (n)
heuristic (adj)
insistent (adj)
instalment (n)
loathe (v)
lowering (adj)
mighty (adj)
mutually incomprehensible
not be able to help yourself
notoriously (adv)
overlook (v) 
overseas (adj) 
peculiar (adj) 
pile up (v)
plump (adj)
prioritize (v)
puncture kit (n)
puzzled (adj) 
rain cats and dogs
received pronunciation (n)
retort (n)
retrace steps
school register (n)
set the table
shame (n) 
shimmering (adj)
shoe last (n)
sideways (adv) 
smuggle (v)
soap opera (n)
spark (n)
stinging (adj)
strike, struck, struck (v) 
stroke (of the pen) (n) 
stuff (v)
sturdy (adj)
think the world of
thought-provoking (adj)
tinged with (adj)
top (v) 
transgression (n)
tuck something up (v)
Gateway to exams, units 9–10
absenteeism (n)
adaptable (adj)
catastrophe (n)
contagion (n)
diversified (adj)
feedback (n) 
global economy (n)
global supply chain
globalization (n)
grapple with (v)
illusory (adj)
interdependence (n)
intrinsic (adj)
medieval (adj) 
meltdown (n)
mitigate (v)
morph (v)
pandemic (n)
phenomenon (n) 
pillar (n)
plague (n)
shock (n) 
systemic (adj)
turbulence (n)
turmoil (n)
vulnerable (adj) 
wreak havoc
- Bosnian

/ˈhelpf(ə)l/
/ˈɪnsaɪtf(ə)l/
/ˈpeɪnf(ə)l/
/ˈθɔːtf(ə)l/
/ˈhelpləs/
/ˈmiːnɪŋləs/
/ˈpeɪnləs/
/ˈθɔːtləs/
/ˌæksɪˈdent(ə)l/
/ˈpɜː(r)s(ə)nəl/
/ˌæstrəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/
/ˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪk(ə)l/
/ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/
/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
/bɪˈliːvəb(ə)l/
/kənˈsɪd(ə)rəb(ə)l/
/ɪnˈdʒɔɪəb(ə)l/
/ˈlaɪkəb(ə)l/
/ˈterəb(ə)l/
/ɪmˈpɔː(r)t(ə)nt/
/ˈfren(d)li/
/ˈlʌki/
/kriˈeɪtɪv/
/ɪmˈpresɪv/

/kəmˈpleksəti/
/ˌpɜː(r)səˈnæləti/
/ˌsɪməˈlærəti/
/kəʊˈɪnsɪd(ə)ns/
/ɪnˈtelɪdʒ(ə)ns/
/ɪmˈpɔː(r)t(ə)ns/
/ˈækjʊrəsi/
/ˈfriːkwənsi/
/ˈɑː(r)ɡjʊmənt/
/ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt/
/ɪmˈpruːvmənt/
/kriˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
/dɪˈskrɪpʃ(ə)n/
/ˈhæpinəs/
/ˈfriːdəm/
/ˈfeɪljə(r)/
/rɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/

/ˈæktə(r)/
/kriˈeɪtə(r)/
/pɑː(r)ˈtɪsɪpənt/
/ɡræˈfɒlədʒɪst/
/saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/
/ˈsaɪəntɪst/
/əˈstrɒlədʒə(r)/
/rɪˈsɜː(r)tʃə(r), ˈriːsɜː(r)tʃə(r)/
/bɪˈliːvə(r)/

/dɪˈlɪb(ə)rətli/
/ˈvɜː(r)tʃʊəli/

/ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/
/ˌɑː(r)kiˈɒlədʒi/
/əˈstrɒlədʒi/
/baɪˈɒlədʒi/
/dʒiːˈɒlədʒi/
/ɡræˈfɒlədʒi/
/ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/
/ˌpeɪliɒnˈtɒlədʒi/
/saɪˈkɒlədʒi/
/ˌsəʊʃiˈɒlədʒi/
/zuˈɒlədʒi/

/ˌduː sʌmθɪŋ bɪˌhaɪnd ʌmbədiz


/ˌgɪv sʌmbədi ðə ˌkəʊld ˈʃəʊldə/
/ˌhæv sʌmbədi ˌʌndə jə ˈθʌm/
/ˌlend sʌmbədi ə ˈhænd/
/ˌpʊl sʌmbədiz ˈleg/
/ˌstɪk jə ˈnek aʊt fə sʌmbədi/

/əz ˌblaɪnd əz ə ˈbæt/


/əz ˌklɪər əz ˈkrɪst(ə)l/
/əz ˌkəʊld əz ˈaɪs/
/əz ˌiːzi əz eɪbiːˈsiː/
/əz ˌfreʃ əz ə ˈdeɪzi/
/əz ˌlaɪt əz ə ˈfeðə(r)/
/əz ˌkwɪk əz ə ˈflæʃ/
/əz ˌkwaɪət əz ə ˈmaʊs/
/əz ˌsɒlɪd əz ə ˈrɒk/
/əz ˌstrɒŋ əz ən ˈɒks/
/ɡɑːsp/
/ɡrəʊn/
/ˈmʌtə(r)/
/ʃriːk/
/saɪ/
/waɪn/
/ˈwɪspə(r)/
/jel/

/əˈkɒməˌdeɪtɪŋ/
/ˈbrɔːdli/
/bʌɡ/
/tʃæp/
/tʃʌŋk/
/krɪˈtiːk/
/dɪˌklaɪn ən ˈɒfə(r)/
/dɪˈlɪb(ə)rətli/
/dɪˈrɒɡət(ə)ri/
/dɪˈvaɪz/
/dɪsˈpruːv/
/ɪnˈʃɔː(r)/
/ɪkˈsel ɪn/
/fɪə(r)s/
/fuːl/
/frəˈtɜː(r)nəti/
/ˈfʌndreɪzɪŋ/
/ɡluː/
/hed bæk/
/hɪˈleəriəs/
/ɪmˈplaɪ/
/ˌɪnkənˈsəʊləb(ə)l/
/ɪˌnɪʃiˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
/ˈɪnsaɪtf(ə)l/
/ˌleksɪˈkɒɡrəfə(r)/
/ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə(r)z/
/mʌŋk/
/ˈmɒtəʊ/
/ˌɒn ðə prɪˈtens ɒv/
/ˌəʊvə(r)ˈlʊk/
/ˈkwɜː(r)ki/
/rɪˈkruːtmənt/
/rɪˈspektɪv/
/səˈrɒrəti/
/ˌsʌrəpˈtɪʃəsli/
/ˈtæblɔɪdz/
/ˌtɜː(r)n ə blaɪnd ˈaɪ tuː/
/ˌʌnbɪˈnəʊn/
/ˈrɒŋˌduːɪŋ/

/ˌteɪk ə ˈkɔːl/
/ˌteɪk ə ˈkɔːs/
/ˌteɪk ə dɪˈsɪʒ(ə)n/
/ˌteɪk ən ˈɪntrəst/
/ˌteɪk ə ˈrɪsk/
/ˌteɪk ə ˈtest/
/ˌteɪk kənˈtrəʊl/
/ˌteɪk ˈkʌvə/
/ˌteɪk ɪˈfekt/
/ˌteɪk əˈfens/
/ˌteɪk ˈpaʊə(r)/

/ˌmeɪk ən əˈpɒlədʒi/
/ˌmeɪk ən əˈtempt/
/ˌmeɪk ə ˈkɔːl/
/ˌmeɪk ə ˈkɒment/
/ˌmeɪk ə kəmˈpleɪnt/
/ˌmeɪk ə dɪˈsɪʒ(ə)n/
/ˌmeɪk ə ˈdɪfrəns/
/ˌmeɪk ən ɪmˈpruːvmənt/
/ˌmeɪk ə mɪsˈteɪk/
/ˌmeɪk ə səˈdʒesʧ(ə)n/
/ˌmeɪk ˈʧeɪndʒəz/
/ˌmeɪk ðə ˌraɪt ˈʧɔɪs/
/ˌmeɪk ˈjuːs əv sʌmθɪŋ/

/ˌduː ə ˈkɔːs/
/ˌduː ə ˈtest/
/ˌduː ˈbɪznəs/
/ˌduː ˈhɑːm/
/ˌduː haʊshəʊld ˈʧɔː(r)z/
/ˌduː rɪˈsɜː(r)ʧ; ˌduː ˈriːsɜː(r)ʧ/
/ˌduː jə ˈbest/

/ˈdraɪvɪŋ ˌtest/
/ˈməʊtə(r)ˌweɪ/
/ˈpetrəl ˌsteɪʃ(ə)n/
/ˈraʊndəˌbaʊt/
/ˈsiːt belt/
/ˈspiːd ˌlɪmɪt/
/ˈstɪərɪŋ ˌwiːl/
/ˈtræfɪk ˌdʒæm/

/ˌbrɪŋ ˈɪn/
/ˌbɪld ˈʌp/
/ˌkʌm ɪntə ˈfɔːs/
/ˌkʌm ˈʌndə/
/ˌfɔːl ˈɒf/
/ˌaɪə(r)n ˈaʊt/
/ˌliːk ˈaʊt/
/ˌtʌf(ə)n ˈʌp/

/ˌfɔː(r) baɪ ˈfɔː(r)/


/ˌɑːmd ˈfɔːsəz/
/blend/
/ˈbɒðə(r)/
/brænd/
/ˈbʌmpə(r)/
/ˌbaɪ ˈfɑː(r)/
/ˈkaː(r) ˌʧeɪs/
/ˌkaː(r)bən ɪˈmɪʃ(ə)nz/
/ˈʃəʊfə(r)/
/ˈsɪtɪz(ə)nʃɪp/
/klɪf/
/kəmˈbʌsʧ(ə)n ˌendʒɪn/
/ɪnˈfɔː(r)s/
/ɪnˈhɑːnsmənt/
/ɪˈkwɪpt/
/ˌfɒləʊ ˈsuːt/
/fɔː(r)dʒd/
/fjuːmz/
/ɡeɪn/
/ˌgəʊ ˈdaʊn/
/ˈɡɒdes/
/ˈheə(r) ˌreɪzɪŋ/
/ˈhaɪend/
/ˈhaɪbrɪd/
/ˈɪmɪnənt/
/ɪmˈpetʃuəs/
/ˈɪmplɪˌment/
/ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
/ˌdʒɔɪnt ˈvenʧə/
/læk/
/ˌledʒɪˈsleɪʃ(ə)n/
/ˈləʊə(r)/
/məˈnuːvə(r)/
/ˌɒn ə ˈskeɪl/
/pəˈdestriən/
/pɪk/
/pleɪnz/
/ˈplʌɡɪn/
/prəˈvɪʒ(ə)nəl/
/pə(r)ˈsjuː/
/ræʃ/
/rɪˈkwaɪə(r)mənts/
/rɪˈvɜː(r)s/
/ˈrɪŋɡˌtəʊn/
/rəʊlɪŋ/
/rəʊp/
/rʌf/
/ˌrʌʃ əv əˈdrenəlɪn/
/ˈsiːnəri/
/ˈselfɪʃnəs/
/ˌsensəri ɪnˈgeɪdʒmənt/
/ʃɪft/
/ˌʃəʊ ˈɒf/
/ˈslɪpəri/
/ˈsteɪtˌsaɪd/
/səˈpɔːt ˌviːɪk(ə)l/
/ðə ˈbʌlk əv/
/ˌðə ˈdʒen(ə)rəl ˈpʌblɪk/
/ˈθrɒt(ə)l/
/ˌtʌf(ə)n ˈʌp/
/ˈwelˌbiːɪŋ/
/ˈwaɪdli/
/ˈwɪlɪŋli/

/əˈdæpt/
/ˈeɪdʒ ˌlɪmɪt/
/ˈbrɔːd(ə)n/
/ˈtʃælɪndʒ/
/kənˈtent/
/ˈkaʊnt ˌɒn/
/dɪˈpendənt/
/ˈdɪzm(ə)l/
/ˈdrɒpaʊt/
/ɪnˈrəʊl/
/ˌekspekˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
/ˌfeə(r) ˈʃeə(r)/
/ˈfæʃ(ə)n/
/fə ˌðæt ˈmætə/
/faʊndɪd/
/ˌfrəm ˈskræʧ/
/ˈaɪd(ə)l/
/ɪmˈpresɪv/
/dʒʌdʒ/
/liːp/
/ˈlɒdʒɪk/
/ˌlɒŋ ˈdɪstəns/
/ˈmɑːstə(r)/
/nɜː(r)vz/
/ˈpræktɪk(ə)l/
/ˈræli/
/rɪˈliːvd/
/ˌset ˈɒn/
/ˌsɪŋk ˈɪn/
/ˌsɒlɪˈdærəti/
/ˈsteriəˌtaɪp/
/ˌteɪk ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/
/ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃ(ə)nəl/
/ˈʌtə(r)/
/wɪðˈɪn/
/rek/

/ˈbaʊns ˌɒf/
/ˌkæʧ ˈɒn/
/ˌkʌm ˈʌp wɪð/
/ˈhɪt ˌɒn/
/ˌkiːp ˈʌp wɪð/
/ˌliːp ˈaʊt æt/
/ˌpɪk ˈʌp/
/ˌpiːs təˈgeðə(r)/
/rɪˈflekt ˌɒn/
/ˌtɔːk ˈθruː/

/ˌfɪt ˈɪn/
/ˌget ˈɒn wɪð/
/ˌlʊk ˈdaʊn ɒn/
/ˈlʊk ˌfɔː/
/ˌpʊl ˈaʊt/
/ˌstænd ˈaʊt/
/ˌteɪk ˈʌp/
/ˌtjuːn ˈɪn, ˌtjuːn ˈaʊt/

/ɑː(r)ˈtɪkjʊlət/
/əˈsjuːm/
/bɪˈwɪldə(r)d/
/feɪz/
/rɪˈkɔːl/
/ɡrɑːsp/
/ˌhæv ə ˈgɪft fɔː/
/ˈmeməraɪz/
/pə(r)ˈsiːv/
/ˈwɒndə(r)/

/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
/dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/
/ɪmˈpenɪtrəb(ə)l/
/mɪsˈkɑːst/
/ˌəʊvə(r)ˈbləʊn/
/ˌsʌbˈkɒnʃəs/
/ˌʌndəˈreɪtɪd/
/ˌʌnɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ/
/ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəb(ə)l/

/ə ˈsmæʃ, ˈflɒp/
/ˌædæpˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
/iːsˌθetɪkli ˈpliːzɪŋ/
/ˈɔːltə(r)/
/ˌbɪg, ˌləʊ ˈbʌdʒɪt/
/ˈblesɪdli/
/ˈbluː ˌtæk/
/bɒmd/
/buːm/
/ˈbɒks ˌɒfɪs/
/bʌmp/
/ˈkæz(ə)m/
/ˌklæp əv ˈθʌndə/
/ˈklæpə(r)ˌbɔː(r)d/
/ˈkliːʃeɪ/
/ˈklɪfˌhæŋə(r)/
/krɒp/
/ˈkɜː(r)səri/
/dɪˌlɪvər ə ˌgreɪt pə(r)ˈfɔː(r)məns/
/dɪˈreɪndʒd/
/dɪɡ/
/dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/
/ˈedɪfaɪ/
/ɪmˈpaʊə(r)mənt/
/ˈepɪk/
/ɪkˈskruːʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/
/ˌekspə(r)ˈtiːz/
/ˌfɑː(r) ˈfetʃt/
/ˌfɑːstˈmuːvɪŋ/
/fens/
/ˌfɪt ˈɪn/
/flɔːd/
/ˈflɔːləsli/
/ˈfʌrəʊ/
/ˈfʌzinəs/
/ˈɡæθərə(r)/
/ˌget ə ˌluːkwɔː(r)m rɪˈsepʃ(ə)n/
/ɡlɑːns/
/ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/
/ɡrəʊst/
/ˈɡraʊn(d)ˌbreɪkɪŋ/
/ˈhæmpə(r)d/
/ˌhɪt ðə bɪg ˈskriːn/
/ˈhɒvə(r)/
/ˈhʌntə(r)/
/ˌɪn ðə ˈwaɪld/
/ˈɪnfɪltreɪt/
/(ˌʌn)ɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ/
/ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/
/ˌlaɪt ˈhɑː(r)tɪd/
/ˌmeɪk straɪdz ˈfɔːwəd/
/ˈmem(ə)rəb(ə)l/
/ˈmezməˌraɪzɪŋ/
/ˈmaɪnd ˌbləʊɪŋ/
/ˈmuːvɪŋ/
/ˌmʌnˈdeɪn/
/əbˈzɜː(r)v(ə)nt/
/ˌəʊvə(r)ˈhɪə(r)/
/pænd/
/ˈpætə(r)n/
/pə(r)ˈseptɪv/
/pə(r)ˌfɔː(r)m ə ˈfiːt/
/pɔː(r)ˈtreɪəl/
/prəˈdɪdʒəs ˌsæv(ə)nt/
/ˌpʌpɪˈtɪə(r)/
/ˌriːˈbuːt/
/rɪˌsiːvd ˌreɪv rɪˈvjuːz/
/rɪˈsaɪt/
/rɪdʒ/
/ˈrɪskeɪ/
/ˌrɒk ˈfɔːwəd/
/ˈskrɪptˌraɪtə(r)/
/ˈsiːkwəl/
/ˈsetɪŋ/
/ˈʃæləʊ/
/snɔː(r)/
/sɔɪl/
/ˈsaʊn(d)ˌtræk/
/ˈspaɪə(r)/
/ˈspɒnsə(r)/
/spɒt/
/ˈskwiːz ˌɪntuː/
/steɪn/
/səˌpɔːtɪŋ ˈæktə/
/ˌswiːp əˈweɪ/
/ˈθɔːt prəˌvəʊkɪŋ/
/ˈtɪŋkə(r)/
/tuːl/
/treɪs/
/ˌtwɪsts ən ˈtɜː(r)nz/
/ʌnˈkæni/
/ʌnˈfəʊldz/
/ˌʌpənˈkʌmɪŋ/
/ˈwaɪə(r)d tuː/

/ˈbreɪkˌdaʊn/
/ˈbreɪkθruː/
/ˈkrækˌdaʊn/
/ˈkʌtˌbæk/
/ˈdrɔːˌbæk/
/ˈfiːdbæk/
/ˈlaɪfˌspæn/
/ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/
/ˈaʊtˌkʌm/
/ˈaʊtˌlʊk/
/ˈaʊtˌset/

/ˈbreθˌteɪkɪŋ/
/ˌbrəʊkənˈdaʊn/
/ˈmeɪnˌstriːm/
/ˌwelɪˈstæblɪʃt/
/ˌwɜː(r)θˈwaɪl/

/ˌbaɪəʊˈmeds(ə)n/
/ˌkraɪəʊˈdʒenɪks/
/ˌsaɪbə(r)ˈnetɪks/
/dʒəˌnetɪk endʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/
/ˌdʒerɒnˈtɒlədʒi/
/ɪnfə(r)ˈmeɪʃ(ə)n tekˌnɒlədʒi/
/ˌnjuːkliə(r) ndʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/
/ˈvɔɪs tekˌnɒlədʒi/

/ˌsɜː(r)kəmˈvent/
/ˈdɒkjʊˌment/
/ˈmeɪnˌstriːm/
/ˌmeɪk ˈkleɪmz/
/ˈmævərɪk/
/ˈskeptɪk(ə)l/
/ˌsaɪənˌtɪfɪk ˈbreɪkθruː/
/ˌset ðə faʊnˈdeɪʃ(ə)n fɔː)/
/ðə ˌdʒʊəri ɪz stɪl ˈaʊt/
/ˌʌndə ˈskruːtɪni/

/æz, əz/
/ˌbrɪŋ əˈbaʊt/
/dɪˈzɑːstrəs, kætəˈstrɒfɪk rɪˌzʌltz
/ˈdjuː tuː/
/ˌgɪv ˈraɪz tuː/
/ˌɪn ˈtɜː(r)n/
/ˈliːd ˌtuː/
/ˈəʊɪŋ ˌtuː/
/ˌprɒmpt sʌmbədi tə ˈduː sʌmθɪŋ
/ˌriːpə(r)ˈkʌʃ(ə)n/
/ˈsaɪdɪˌfekt/
/ˈspɑː(r)k ˌɒf/
/ˈstem ˌfrɒm/

/ˌdaɪəgrəˌmætɪk kəmpˈærɪsən/
/ˈædʒaɪl/
/ˈbɑː(r) ˌtʃɑː(r)t/
/bend/
/ˈbreθˌteɪkɪŋli/
/ˈkeɪvˌmæn/
/kənˈsʌmpʃ(ə)n/
/ˈkɒnvɜː(r)sli/
/ˌdeɪli ˌweə(r) ən ˈteə(r)/
/dɪˈklaɪn/
/dɪˈkrepɪt/
/dɪˈliːt/
/dɪˈspəʊzəb(ə)l/
/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
/ˈdʌb(ə)l/
/ˈdaʊst ˌɪn/
/drəˈmætɪk, drəˈmætɪkli/
/drɒp/
/ɪnˈsleɪv/
/ˈflʌktʃueɪt/
/ˈfɒreɪ/
/ˈfʌndɪŋ/
/ˈhʌmdrʌm/
/hjuːˈmɪdəti/
/ˌɪntə(r)ˈbriːd/
/ˌlev(ə)l ˈɒf/
/ˈlaɪn ˌɡrɑːf/
/lɒnˈdʒevəti/
/məˈnɪpjʊleɪt, məˌnɪpjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
/ˈmɪsˌhæp/
/nɪˈfeəriəs/
/ˌnʌnðəˈles/
/ˈpænəpli/
/ˈpɜː(r)mieɪt/
/ˈpaɪ tʃɑː(r)t/
/ˌpaɪəˈnɪə(r)/
/ˈplʌmɪt/
/plʌndʒ/
/ˈpɔɪnjənt/
/ˈpaʊə(r)ləs/
/prɪˈzɜː(r)v/
/prəˈpɔː(r)ʃ(ə)n/
/pʌlp/
/ˈrævɪdʒɪz/
/ˌriːʧ ə ˈhaɪ, ˈləʊ/
/ˌriːəˈʃʊərɪŋli/
/ˈreplɪkeɪt wʌnˈself/
/ˈrɪɡərəs/
/ˈrɒkɪt/
/ʃɑː(r)p, ˈʃɑː(r)pli/
/ʃrɪŋk/
/ˈspektə(r)/
/ˈsteɪbəlaɪz/
/ˈstedi, ˈstedɪli/
/səˈpəʊzɪdli/
/ˌsɜː(r)dʒ əˈhed/
/ˈteɪb(ə)l/
/ˈtæsɪt/
/ˈtenˌfəʊld/
/ðə məˈdʒɒrəti,
/ˈtreb(ə)l/
/ʌnˈpresɪˌdentɪd/
/ˈvʌln(ə)rəb(ə)l/
/ˈwɜː(r)ði ˌəv/
/jiːst/

/ˈiːənz/
/əˈsʌmpʃ(ə)n/
/ɔː/
/bəˈnev(ə)lənt/
/ˈbreθˌteɪkɪŋ/
/ˈʧɑː(r)dʒd ˌwɪð/
/kɒzˈmɒlədʒɪst/
/dɪˈsɜː(r)n/
/dɪsˈmænt(ə)l/
/ˌdɪsˈpleɪst/
/ɪmˈbed/
/ɪnˈdevə(r)/
/ɪkˈsplɔɪt/
/ɪkˈstrɔː(r)d(ə)n(ə)ri/
/fəˈsɪləteɪt/
/ˌfaɪbə(r)ˈɒptɪk/
/flɔːd/
/ˈfriːkɪʃ/
/hɑː(r)ˈməʊniəs/
/hjuːˈmænəti/
/ˌɪn ˈveɪn/
/ɪnˈdɪfrəns/
/ˈɪntə(r)ˌtʃeɪndʒ/
/ˌɪntə(r)ˈplænɪt(ə)ri/
/ˌmetəˈfɪzɪk(ə)l/
/ˈmɪnɪˌskjuːl/
/ˈmɒnɪtə(r)/
/ˌɒn ðə ˈvɜː(r)dʒ əv/
/ˈplɔːzəb(ə)l/
/pəʊz/
/kwest/
/ˈspekjʊlətɪv/
/steə(r)/
/treɪs/
/vɑːst/

/ˌbaɪ ˈmiːnz əv/


/ˌɪn əˈdɪʃ(ə)n tuː/
/ˌɪn ˈeɪd əv/
/ˌɪn ðə ˈprəʊses əv/
/ˌɪn, ˌaʊt əv ˈtʌʧ wɪð/
/ˌɒn əˈkaʊnt əv/
/ˌɒn bɪˈhɑːf əv/
/ˌɒn ðə ˈstreŋθ əv/

/ˌbi ˈbænd frəm/


/biː ˌɪʃuːd wɪð ə ˈfaɪn/
/ˈbjʊərəˌkræt/
/ˌsɪv(ə)l ˈsɜː(r)v(ə)nt/
/ˈkaʊns(ə)lə(r)/
/kɔː(r)t/
/ˌkrɪmɪn(ə)l ˈrekɔːd/
/dʒʌdʒ/
/ˌliːdər əv ðiː ˌɒpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/
/ˈlɪtə(r)/
/ˌlɒdʒ ə kəmˈpleɪnt/
/meə(r)/
/ˌnɒnˈdezɪgneɪtɪd ˈeəriə/
/ˌpeɪ ə ˈsmɔːl,ˈhevi ˈfaɪn/
/ˌpraɪm ˈmɪnɪstə(r)/
/ˈprɒsɪˌkjuːt/
/ˈspə(r)ʊksˌpɜːs(ə)n/
/ˈwɔː(r)d(ə)n/
/ə ˌgrəʊɪŋ ˈnʌmbər əv/
/ˈhaɪli/
/ˈmɪə(r)li/
/ˈnjuːmərəs/
/prəˈvaɪd/
/ðə ˌvɑːst məˈdʒɒrəti əv/

/əˈkɒst/
/ˈædvɜː(r)s/
/ən ˈɑːftə(r)ˌθɔːt/
/ˈæŋɡə(r)/
/ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
/ˌkləʊzdˌsɜː(r)kɪt telɪˈvɪʒ(ə)n/
/ˌkʌndʒə(r) ˈʌp/
/kruː/
/ˈkɜː(r)fjuː/
/diːd/
/ˈiːɡə(r)nəs/
/ɪˈmɜː(r)dʒ/
/ˌfeər ɪˈnʌf/
/ˈflɪtə(r)/
/ˈfʊtɪdʒ/
/hæv ə ˌleg tə ˈstænd ɒn/
/ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/
/hʌŋk/
/ˌaɪ deə(r)ˈseɪ/
/ˌɪn ˈtempə(r)/
/ɪnˈkɜː(r)/
/ɪnˈkɜː(r)ʒ(ə)n/
/ˈleftˌəʊvə(r)/
/ˈlɒbi/
/ˈmɪə(r)li/
/ˈmɒkɪŋ/
/ˌnɒt ə ˈbɪt əv ɪt/
/ˈɒbsəliːt, ˌɒbsəˈliːt/
/ˈped(ə)nt/
/ˈpeti/
/pəʊz/
/rɪˈvəʊk/
/ˈskɔː(r)z ˌəv/
/skræp/
/ˌslɪp ˈəʊvə(r)/
/sə(r)ˈveɪləns/
/ˈswɒləʊ/
/ˈʌltɪmətli/
/ɜː(r)dʒ/
/ˈvæpɪd/
/ˈveɪpəraɪz/
/ˈvɜː(r)tʃʊəli/
/vaʊ/
/ˈwɔːtə(r)ˌfaʊl/

/ˌbiː ət ˈhəʊm wið/


/bi ˌhəʊm ən ˈdraɪ/
/biː ˌɒn ðə həʊm ˈstreɪt, ˈstreʧ/
/ˌbrɪŋ sʌmθɪŋ ˈhəʊm tə sʌmbədi
/ˌhəʊm frəm ˈhəʊm/
/ˌhəʊm ˈɪn ɒn/
/ˌhəʊm ˈtruːθs/
/ˌnʌθɪŋ tə ˌraɪt ˈhəʊm əbaʊt/
/ˌteɪk ˈhəʊm/

/əˈpɑː(r)tmənt
/ˌblɒk əv ˈflæts/
/ˈbʌŋɡəˌləʊ/
/ˈkɒtɪdʒ/
/dɪˈtætʃt/
/ˈlʌkʃəri/
/ˌsemidɪˈtætʃt/
/ˈterəst/
/ˈvɪlə/

/ˈbeɪsmənt/
/kənˈsɜː(r)vət(ə)ri/
/draɪv/
/fens/
/hedʒ/
/ˈlændɪŋ/
/lɒft/
/pɔː(r)tʃ/
/ʃed/
/juːˈtɪləti ruːm/
/vəˈrændə/

/drɑːft ə ˈkɒntrækt/
/ɪˈsteɪt ˌeɪdʒ(ə)nt/
/ɪnˈspekt ə ˈprɒpə(r)ti/
/ˈlæn(d)ˌlɔː(r)d, ˈlæn(d)ˌleɪdi/
/ˌmuːv ˈɪn/
/ˈpeɪ ə dɪˌpɒzɪt/
/ˌteɪk aʊt ə ˈmɔː(r)gɪdʒ/
/ˈtenənt/

/ˌætməsˈferɪk/
/ˈbʌs(ə)lɪŋ/
/ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪt(ə)n/
/ˈkraʊdɪd/
/ˈfɪlθi/
/ˈhɪli/
/hɪˈstɒrɪk/
/ɪnˈdʌstriəl/
/ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd/
/mæɡˈnɪfɪs(ə)nt/
/ˌpɪktʃəˈresk/
/kweɪnt/
/rɪˈnaʊnd ˌfɔː(r)/
/ˌrʌnˈdaʊn/
/ˈʃæbi/
/ˈspɒtləs/
/ˈsprɔːlɪŋ/
/ˈstiːpt ˌɪn/
/ˈθraɪvɪŋ/
/ˈtʊərɪsti/
/ˈvaɪbrənt/
/ˈwelkəmɪŋ/
/ˌwelkəˈnektɪd/
/ˌwelˈɒf/

/əˌbɒmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
/ˌæpt tə ˈduː sʌmθɪŋ/
/əˈsjuːm/
/ˈɔːkwə(r)d/
/blaɪndz/
/kənˈfrʌnt/
/ˈkʌndʒə(r)/
/ˈkaʊntə(r)/
/kriːk/
/dɪˈleɪ/
/ˌduː ðə ˈtrɪk/
/dreɪn/
/ˈdrɔːɪŋ ˌruːm/
/ˌdraɪv sʌmbədi ʌp ðə ˈwɔːl/
/ˌfɑːstˈɡrəʊɪŋ/
/ˌflaɪ ðə ˈnest/
/ˈfʊtmən/
/ˈɡriːsi/
/ˌhiːz, ˌʃiːz, ˌðeɪv gɒt ə ˈʧiːk/
/ˈhelɪkɒptə(r) ˌpæd/
/hens/
/ˈhaʊswɔː(r)mɪŋ ˌpɑː(r)ti/
/ɪnˌveɪd sʌmwʌnz ˈprɪvəsi/
/ˈket(ə)l/
/ˈlɪnɪn/
/ˌniːdləs tə ˈseɪ/
/nuːn/
/əbˈstrʌkt/
/ˈɒpjʊləns/
/ˌəʊvə(r)ˈhæŋ/
/ˌəʊvəriˈækt/
/ˈpæntri/
/ˈpɑː(r)lə(r)/
/ˈpɒlɪʃ/
/prɪˈzjuːm/
/prɪˈveɪl/
/ˈprɒbləm ˌpeɪdʒ/
/ˈprɒmptli/
/ˈpʌblɪʃə(r)/
/ˌriːkriˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
/rɪˌfjuːz pɔɪnt ˈblæŋk/
/rɪˈhɜː(r)s/
/reɪn/
/ˈriːteɪl/
/rɪns/
/ˈrɒkɪtɪŋ/
/ˌrəʊziˈtʃiːkd/
/rʌb/
/ˌrʌnɪŋ ˈwɔːtə(r)/
/sɔːs/
/slʌm/
/ˈsəʊlli/
/stɑːf/
/stʌf/
/ˌteɪk sʌmbədi tə ˈkɔːt/
/treɪ/
/tred/
/tʌb/
/ˌtuː kən ˌpleɪ ət ˈðæt geɪm/
/ˌʌndə(r)ˈɡəʊ/
/ʌpˈdeɪt/
/ɜː(r)n/
/waɪn/
/waɪp/
/wɪt/

/keɪs/
/ˌkrɪmɪˈnɒlədʒɪst/
/ˌend ˈʌp/
/frɔːd/
/əˈblɪɡət(ə)ri/
/ˈpeɪpə(r) ˌʃredɪŋ/
/trænˈzækʃ(ə)n/
/ˈvælɪd/
/ˈwɔːtə(r)ˌmɑː(r)k/

/kəˈlektəb(ə)l/
/kriˈeɪtɪv/
/ˈfeɪməs/
/ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs/
/ˈpaʊə(r)f(ə)l/

/ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪz(ə)m/
/ɪnˈdɔː(r)smənt/
/ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
/ˈlaɪklihʊd/
/əˌrɪdʒəˈnæləti/
/ˈredɪnəs/

/ɪnˈtensɪfaɪ/
/ˈmɒdə(r)naɪz/

/əˈfɪʃ(ə)li/

/ˈɔːtəˌɡrɑːf/
/ˌmʌltiˈpɜː(r)pəs/
/ˈpəʊstˌkɒnsə(r)t/
/ˈpriːˌkɒnsə(r)t/

/ˌbrænd ˈlɔɪəlti/
/ˈbrænd ˌneɪm/
/ɪnˌdɔː(r)s ə ˈprɒdʌkt/
/ˌgɪv əweɪ ə ˈfriːbi/
/ˌhɑːd ˈsel/
/ˌlɔːnʧ ə ˌmɑː(r)kɪtɪŋ kæmˈpeɪn/
/meɪk ˌkəʊld ˈkɔːlz/
/ˌʃɪft ˈjuːnɪts/
/ˌʃɒp əˈraʊnd/

/ədˈventʃ(ə)rəs/
/ˈbæɡi/
/ˌbiː ɪn ˈstaɪl/
/ˌbi siːn ˈded ɪn/
/ˈkæʒuəl/
/tʃek/
/ʃiːk/
/ˈklæsɪk/
/fɪt/
/ˈflaʊəri/
/ˈɡlæmərəs/
/luːs/
/mætʃ/
/ˌəʊld ˈfæʃ(ə)nd/
/pleɪn/
/ˈskrʌfi/
/ˌset ə ˈtrend/
/smɑː(r)t/
/səˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/
/ˈstraɪpi/
/suːt/
/taɪt/
/ˈtrendi/

/ə ˈfrækʃ(ə)n əv/
/ə ˌlɑː(r)dʒ ˈdəʊs əv/
/əˈbʌndəns/
/aɪl/
/əˈplaɪəns/
/ˈbaʊntiəs/
/ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/
/briːd/
/bʌn/
/ˌbɜː(r)st ɪntu ˈsɒŋ/
/bʌz/
/ˈbaɪˌstændə(r)/
/sɜː(r)ˌtɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
/ˌsiːefˈsiː/
/ˌklɪə(r) ˈɒf/
/klʌtʃ/
/kreɪv/
/ˈkʌstəm/
/ˌkʌstəməˈfrendli/
/ˈdæz(ə)l/
/dɪˈseptɪv/
/ˈdeɪkɔː(r)/
/feɪt/
/fɪb/
/ˌfɪgər ˈaʊt/
/ˌfɒləʊ ˈsuːt/
/ˈɡæðə(r)/
/ɡræb/
/ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/
/ɡreɪz/
/ˌgriːnˈwɒʃɪŋ/
/ɡrɪm/
/ˈaɪkɒn/
/ɪnˈsaɪt/
/ˌɪndʒəˈnjuːəti/
/ˌləʊ ˈkæl/
/ˈmɔː(r)s(ə)l/
/ˈnæpiz/
/ˌpeɪpə ˈnæpkɪn/
/ˈpɪləʊ/
/ˈplʌmə(r)/
/pəʊʧt/
/ˈpɒpiˌsiːd/
/prɪˈpɒst(ə)rəsli/
/ˈredɪnəs/
/seɪtɪd/
/ˈskænə(r)/
/ˈskræmb(ə)ld/
/ˈʃeɪvɪŋ ˌkriːm/
/ˌʃredɪd ˈwiːt/
/ˈsɪnə(r)/
/ˌspred ðə ˈwɜː(r)d/
/stænd/
/stɒk/
/ˈstəʊɪkli/
/ˈʃɔː(r)faɪə(r)/
/ˈtendənsi/
/ˈtreɪdɒf/
/ʌnˈkwenʧəbli/
/ˈvaɪrəl/
/ˈwɒʃɪŋ ˌpaʊdə(r)/
/ˌwɪpt ˈkriːm/
/klɪə(r)/
/ˈkʌvə(r)/
/feə(r)/
/ˌpɪk ˈʌp/
/pɔɪnt/
/sɪns/
/ˌget tə ðə ˈpɔɪnt/
/ˌhæv ə ˈpɔɪnt/
/ˌmɪs ðə ˈpɔɪnt/
/ˌɒn ðə ˈpɔɪnt əv/
/ˌpruːv ə ˈpɔɪnt/
/ˌsiː ə ˈpɔɪnt/
/ðə ˌpɔɪnt əv nəʊ ɪˈtɜː(r)n/
/ˌʌp tuː ə ˈpɔɪnt/

/ˈbreɪkˌnek/
/ˈɪə(r)ˌsplɪtɪŋ/
/ˈaɪˌkætʃɪŋ/
/ˈaɪˌəʊp(ə)nɪŋ/
/ˈheə(r)ˌreɪzɪŋ/
/ˈhɑː(r)tˌstɒpɪŋ/
/ˈhɑː(r)tˌwɔː(r)mɪŋ/
/ˈmaɪndˌbləʊɪŋ/
/ˈneɪlˌbaɪtɪŋ/
/ˈsəʊl dɪˌstrɔɪɪŋ/

/biː ɪn ˌləʊ ˈspɪrɪts/


/biː ɪn ˌsevənθ ˈhev(ə)n/
/biː ɒn ˌklaʊd ˈnaɪn/
/biː ˌəʊvə ðə ˈmuːn/
/biː, fiːl ˌdaʊn ɪn ðə ˈdʌmps/
/biː, fiːl ɒn ˌtɒp əv ðə ˈwɜː(r)ld/
/ˌbraɪt(ə)n ˈʌp/
/ˌkɑːst ə ˈʃædəʊ əʊvə(r)/
/ˌfiːl ˈbluː/
/ˌfiːl ˈdaʊn, ˈləʊ/
/ˌlɪft sʌmbədiz ˈspɪrɪts/
/ˌlaɪt ət ðiː ˌend əv ðə ˈtʌn(ə)l/
/ˈlaɪt ˌʌp/
/ˌlʊk ˈbraɪt/
/ˌlʊk ˈgluːmi, ˈbliːk/
/ˌlʊk ˈʌp/
/sʌmbədiz ˌhɑːt ˈsɪŋks/
/ˌwɔːk, ˌfləʊt ɒn ˈeə(r)/

/əˈdrenəlɪn ˌrʌʃ/
/ˌbi ˈθɪk/
/ˈblæk ˌaʊt/
/bɜː(r)st/
/ˈkruːzɪŋ ˌhaɪt/
/ˌdeprɪˈveɪʃ(ə)n/
/feɪd/
/ˌfæt ˈlɪp/
/ˈfɪə(r)ləs/
/ˈfɔː(r)məʊst/
/ˈfrɒs(t)ˌbɪt(ə)n/
/fʊlˈfɪl/
/get ˌmʌd(ə)ld ˈʌp/
/ˌgɪv ʌp ðə ˈʧeɪs/
/ˈɡɒtʃə/
/ɡrəʊn/
/ˈheɪlˌstəʊn/
/ˌhed əʊvə(r) ˌhiːlz ɪn ˈlʌv/
/ˌhaɪbə(r)ˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
/haɪk/
/ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd/
/dʒəʊlt/
/ˌkɪk ˈɪn/
/ˌluːz ˈfeɪθ ɪn/
/ˌluːz jə ˈbɒt(ə)l/
/məˈnuːvə(r)/
/ˌmes əˈraʊnd/
/məʊn/
/ˌmaʊntɪˈnɪə(r)/
/ˈnɪkˌneɪm/
/ˈɒmɪnəs/
/ˈɒnˌkʌmɪŋ/
/ɔː(r)ˈdiːl/
/ˌpiːs təˈgeðə(r)/
/ˈplʌmɪt/
/paʊnd/
/rɪˈdʒekt/
/ˌsɪŋɡ(ə)l ˈhændɪd/
/ˈstæn(d)ˌstɪl/
/ˈstʌntˌmæn/
/ˈtændʒəb(ə)l/
/ˈθɜː(r)m(ə)l/
/ˈtɔpˌræŋkt/
/ˌʌndə(r)ˈlaɪɪŋ/
/ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/
/ˈwɔːtə(r)ˌfɔːl/
/ˌwɒts ˈʌp/
/ˈwɪtnəs/

/əˈlɜː(r)t/
/ˈbeɪsɪkli/
/ˈkætəɡ(ə)ri/
/ˈkɒləmˌɪntʃɪz/
/ˈdestɪtjuːt/
/ˈdaʊnˌsaɪz/
/ɪnˈgeɪdʒ wɪð/
/ɪˈvɒlv/
/ˈeksplɔɪt/
/fəˈsɪləteɪt/
/ˈhæləʊd/
/ˈhed ˌtuː/
/ˈɪmpækt/
/ˈdʒʌɡə(r)ˌnɔːt/
/ˌmʌltiˈnæʃ(ə)nəl/
/ˈpʌblɪsaɪz/
/pə(r)ˈveɪə(r)/
/ˈrʌfli/
/steɪdʒ/
/ˈstrætədʒi/
/stʌnt/
/sɪˈnɒnɪməs/
/ˈteɪlə(r)d/
/ˈtɑː(r)ɡɪt/
/ˈtestɪfaɪ/
/ˈvɜː(r)tʃʊəli/
/ˈwaʊd ˌbaɪ/

/kəˈrɪə(r)/
/kɔːs/
/ˈprɒdʒekt, ˈprəʊdʒekt/
/ˈvenʧə(r)/

/ˈkɒnfɪd(ə)ns/
/ɪkˈspɪəriəns/
/ɪnˈsaɪt/
/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/
/ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
/ˌʌndə(r)ˈstændɪŋ/

/ədˈvɜː(r)səti/
/fɪə(r)/
/ˈɒbstək(ə)l/
/ˈprɒbləm/
/rɪˈzɪst(ə)ns/
/ˈsetbæk/

/ʧeɪndʒ/
/peɪn/
/ˈprɒbləm/
/ˌsɪʧuˈeɪʃ(ə)n/

/kəˈrɪə(r)/
/ˈhɒbi/
/pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/
/pəʊst/

/əˈnæləsɪs/
/ɪnˌvestɪˈgeɪʃ(ə)n/
/ˈstʌdi/
/ˈsɜː(r)veɪ/
/tɑːsk

/ˌkɔːz ˈtrʌb(ə)l/
/ɪnˌspaɪə(r) ˈkɒnfɪd(ə)ns/
/ˌpeɪ əˈtenʃ(ə)n/
/ˌspiːk jə ˈmaɪnd/
/ˌstænd ˈpreʃə(r)
/ˌsʌfər ə ˈsetbæk/
/ˌteɪk kənˈtrəʊl əv, rɪˈspɒnsəbɪlət
/ˌvɔɪs ən əˈpɪnjən/
/ˌweɪ ʌp ðə ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz, ðə ˌp

/əˈkʌmplɪʃ/
/ˌend ˈʌp/
/ɪnˌrəʊl ɒn ə ˈkɔːs/
/ˌfaɪnd jə ˈfiːt/
/ˌfɒləʊ ɪn sʌmbədiz ˈfʊtsteps/
/ˈget ɒn ɪn laɪf/
/ˌgɪv sʌmbədi ˌɪnsaɪt ˈɪntuː/
/ˌhæv æspɪˌreɪʃ(ə)nz ən ˈdraɪv/
/ˌəʊvəkʌm ˈsetbæks/
/ˌpʊt sʌmθɪŋ ɒn ˈhəʊld/
/ˌsɜː(r)v ən əˈprentɪsʃɪp/
/ˌset(ə)l ˈɪn/
/ˌnevə(r) lʊk ˈbæk/
/ˌtraɪ jə ˈhænd ət sʌmθɪŋ/
/bi ˌkwaɪətli ˈkɒnfɪd(ə)nt/
/ˌgɪv sʌmbədi ə ˈgrɪlɪŋ/
/ˌlet jə ˈnɜː(r)vz ʃəʊ/
/ˈpæn(ə)l ˌɪntəvjuː/
/ˌpɜː(r)s(ə)n ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
/ˌrefəˈriː/
/ˌskɔː(r) ˈpɔɪnts/
/ˌsiː raɪt ˈθruː sʌmbədi/
/ˈθrəʊ ˌsʌmbədi/
/ˈvɪʒʊəlaɪz/

/əˈkʌmplɪʃ/
/əˈkʌmplɪʃt/
/əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/
/əˈdʒʌs(t)mənt/
/əˈsjuːm/
/əˈtætʃmənt/
/ˌbaɪ ən ˈlɑːdʒ/
/kəˌmɜː(r)ʃ(ə)l rɪˈtɜː(r)nz/
/ˌkɔː(r)p(ə)rət ˈklaɪənt/
/ˈkaʊns(ə)lɪŋ/
/krɒp/
/dɪˈlɪv(ə)ri/
/dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/
/dɪsˈkləʊz/
/dɪˈspjuːt, ˈdɪspjuːt/
/ˈiːɡə(r)/
/ɪnˈhɑːns/
/ɪnˈrəʊl/
/ɪnˈvɪzɪdʒ/
/ɪkˈsiːd/
/ˌfrəm ˈskræʧ/
/ˈhɑː(r)dʃɪp/
/hɔːnt/
/ˈhɜː(r)d(ə)l/
/ˈɪŋkjʊˌbeɪtə(r)/
/ɪnˈfrɪndʒmənt/
/ˌliːg(ə)l ʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃ(ə)n/
/lɪm/
/lɒɡ/
/lɒs/
/ˈmæɡnɪtjuːd/
/ˌmedɪk(ə)l rækˈtɪʃ(ə)nə(r)/
/ˈmentɔː(r)/
/ɒkjʊˌpeɪʃ(ə)nəl ˈhæzəd/
/ˈɒpt ˌfɔː/
/ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/
/ˈaʊtˌset/
/ˈəʊnə(r)ʃɪp/
/ˈpæn(ə)l/
/ˌpeɪ ˈɒf/
/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
/pɔː(r)ˈtreɪ/
/prɒmpt/
/ræˈpɔː(r)/
/relm/
/ˌrɪər ˈʌp/
/ˌrefəˈriː/
/rɪˈvɜː(r)s(ə)l/
/rʌn/
/ˈsæbətɑːʒ/
/siːz/
/slæŋ/
/smuːð/
/ˈsəʊləʊ/
/ˈstɒkˌruːm/
/suː/
/ˈsuːpə(r)ˌvaɪzə(r)/
/ˈsɜː(r)dʒ(ə)n/
/təˈnæsəti/
/ˈventʃə(r)/
/ˈvenjuː/
/ˈweə(r)ˌhaʊzɪŋ/

/ˌbrɪŋ ˈʌp/
/ˌkʌt ˈɪn/
/ˌget ˈθruː tuː/
/ˌmeɪk ˈaʊt/
/ˌpɪk ˈʌp ɒn/
/ˌpɔɪnt ˈaʊt/
/ˌspiːk ˈaʊt/
/ˌspel ˈaʊt/
/ˌtɔːk ˈdaʊn tuː/
/ˈtɜː(r)n ˌtuː/

/ˌfaɪnd sʌmθɪŋ ˈpʌzlɪŋ/


/ˌget ðə ˌrɒŋ end əv ðə ˈstɪk/
/ɪmˈplaɪ sʌmθɪŋ/
/ˌmeɪk ə rɪˈmɑː(r)k/
/ˌmeɪk ə ˈgæf/
/ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜː(r)prɪt sʌmbədi, sʌmθ
/əˌfend sʌmbədi ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃ(ə)n(ə)l
/ˌteɪk sʌmθɪŋ ˈlɪt(ə)rəli /
/ˌtɔːk ət ˌkrɒs ˈpɜː(r)pəsɪz/
/ʌndəˌstænd ˈnjuːɒnsɪz/

/bə(r)ˈzɜː(r)k/
/bræt/
/ˈtʃɪttʃæt/
/kəˈkuːn/
/ˈkʌd(ə)l/
/ˈflɪpflɒp/
/ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/
/aʊtʃ/
/ˈjʌmi/

/əbˈhɔː(r)/
/ˈeə(r) ˌvent/
/əˈpiːl/
/ˈæplɪkənt/
/ˈbɑː(r) sʌmθɪŋ frɒm/
/ˌbiːbiːˌsiː ˈɪŋglɪʃ/
/bi ˈkreɪzi əbaʊt/
/bi ˈfɒnd ɒv/
/ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l ˌpʌmp/
/ˈbɔː(r)dəm/
/ˈbaʊndləs/
/brɪk/
/braʊz/
/kəˈkɒfəni/
/ˈsensə(r)ʃɪp/
/ˌkærɪktəraɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
/ˈsɪliə/
/ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndəns/
/kreɪz/
/ˈkrʌmb(ə)l/
/dæmp/
/dɪˈlaɪt/
/dens/
/depθ/
/dɪˈspaɪz/
/dɪˈvaʊə(r)/
/drɪft/
/ˈflɪmzi/
/fəʊld/
/ˈfjuːəl/
/ˌgɪv sʌmθɪŋ əˈweɪ/
/ɡlæsˈwiːdʒ(ə)n/
/ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
/ˌgrɑːnt ə ˈfeɪvə(r)/
/ˌhæv ə sɒft ˈspɒt fɔː/
/ˌhæv ə strɒŋ əˈvɜː(r)ʒ(ə)n tuː/
/ˌhæv əˈfekʃ(ə)n fɔː/
/ˌhevi ˈgʊdz viːɪk(ə)l/
/hjʊəˈrɪstɪk/
/ɪnˈsɪstənt/
/ɪnˈstɔːlmənt/
/ləʊð/
/ˈləʊərɪŋ/
/ˈmaɪti/
/ˌmjuːʧuəli ˌɪnkɒmprɪˈhensəbl/
/ˌnɒt biː ˌeɪb(ə)l tə ˈhelp jə(r)self/
/nəʊˈtɔːriəsli/
/ˌəʊvə(r)ˈlʊk/
/ˈəʊvə(r)siːz/
/pɪˈkjuːliə(r)/
/ˌpaɪl ˈʌp/
/plʌmp/
/praɪˈɒrɪtaɪz/
/ˈpʌŋkʧə(r) ˌkɪt/
/ˈpʌz(ə)ld/
/ˌreɪn kæts ən ˈdɒgz/
/rɪˌsiːvd prənʌnsiˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
/rɪˈtɔː(r)t/
/riːˌtreɪs ˈsteps/
/ˌskuːl reˈdʒɪstə(r)/
/ˌset ðə ˈteɪb(ə)l/
/ʃeɪm/
/ˈʃɪmə(r)ɪŋ/
/ˈʃuː ˌlɑːst/
/ˈsaɪdweɪz/
/ˈsmʌɡ(ə)l/
/ˈsəʊp ˌɒp(ə)rə/
/spɑː(r)k/
/ˈstɪŋɪŋ/
/straɪk, strʌk, strʌk/
/strəʊk/
/stʌf/
/ˈstɜː(r)di/
/ˌθɪŋk ðə ˈwɜː(r)ld ɒv/
/ˈθɔːt prəˌvəʊkɪŋ/
/ˈtɪndʒd ˌwɪð/
/tɒp/
/trænzˈɡreʃ(ə)n/
/ˌtʌk sʌmθɪŋ ˈʌp/

/ˌæbs(ə)nˈtiːˌɪz(ə)m/
/əˈdæptəb(ə)l/
/kəˈtæstrəfi/
/kənˈteɪdʒ(ə)n/
/daɪˈvɜː(r)sɪfaɪd/
/ˈfiːdbæk/
/ˌgləʊb(ə)l ɪˈkɒnəmi/
/ˌgləʊb(ə)l səˈplaɪ ʧeɪn/
/ˌɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
/ˈgræp(ə)l ˌwɪð/
/ɪˈluːsəri/
/ˌɪntɜː(r)dɪˈpendəns/
/ɪnˈtrɪnsɪk/
/ˌmediˈiːv(ə)l/
/ˈmeltˌdaʊn/
/ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/
/mɔː(r)f/
/pænˈdemɪk/
/fəˈnɒmɪnən/
/ˈpɪlə(r)/
/pleɪɡ/
/ʃɒk/
/sɪˈstiːmɪk/
/ˈtɜː(r)bjʊləns/
/ˈtɜː(r)mɔɪl/
/ˈvʌln(ə)rəb(ə)l/
/ˌriːk ˈhævək/
Tvorba riječi- sufiksi
Pridjevi
od pomoći, koristan
pronicljiv
bolan
obziran, pažljiv; zamišljen
bespomoćan
besmislen
bezbolan
nepromišljen
slučajan, nenamjeran
lični, osobni
astrološki
biografski
optimističan
naučni
moguć, vjerovatan
znatan, bitan
prijatan, ugodan
ljubazan, prijatan
užasan, grozan
važan, značajan
prijateljski
sretan
kreativan
impresivan
Apstraktne imenice i pojmovi
složenost, komleksnost
ličnost, karakter
sličnost
slučajnost
inteligencija
značaj, važnost
tačnost
učestalost
argument; svađa, rasprava
užitak, uživanje
napredak, unaprijeđenje
stvaranje, kreacija
opis, opisivanje
sreća
sloboda
neuspjeh, pad, greška
veza, odnos
Imenice - osobe
glumac
stvaralac
učesnik
grafolog
psiholog
naučnik
astrolog
istraživač
vjernik, pobornik
Prilozi
namjerno
praktično
Sociologija, psihologija, itd
antropologija
arheologija
astrologija
biologija
geologija
grafologija
meteorologija
paleontologija
psihologija
sociologija
zoologija
Idiomi vezani za tijelo i međuljudske interakcije
raditi nešto nekome iza leđa
biti hladan/nezainteresovan prema nekome
kontrolisati nekoga
pomoći nekome u nekom poslu
šaliti se s nekim, ismijavati nekoga
riskirati radi nekoga, založiti se za nekoga
Poređenja
slijep kao šišmiš, potpuno slijep
jasno kao dan, potpuno jasno, kristalno jasno
hladan kao led
vrlo jednostavno, lahko
odmoran, svjež (kao rosa)
lagan kao pero/perce
brz kao munja
jako tih, nečujan, (miran kao bubica)
čvrst kao stijena
snažan kao bik
Načini govora/razgovora
teško govoriti
stenjati
mumljati
vrisnuti
uzdahnuti
cviliti, žaliti se
šaptati
vikati, galamiti
Ostale riječi i fraze
uslužan, susretljiv
uveliko, naširoko
nervirati, smetati
momak, čovjek
komad
kritika
odbiti ponudu
namjerno
ponižavajući
osmisliti, izumiti
opovrgnuti, pobiti
osigurati
biti izvrstan u nečemu
žestok
prevariti, šaliti se
bratstvo, udruženje
skupljanje sredstava/novca
ljepilo
vratiti se, krenuti nazad
urnebesan, urnebesno smiješan
podrazumijevati, implicirati
neutješan/a
uvođenje, inicijacija
pronicljiv
leksikograf
prekršaji, prijestupi
monah
slogan, moto
pod izgovorom
previdjeti, ne obazirati se
neobičan
regrutovanje, okupljanje
svoj, dotični
sestrinstvo
krišom, tajno
tabloidi, žuta štampa
progledati kroz prste, oprostiti
bez (nečijeg) znanja, tajno
zlodjelo, zločin

Fraze sa take, make, do


Fraze sa take
javiti se, preuzeti poziv
ići na kurs
donijeti odluku
pokazati interesovanje
riskirati
izaći na test, raditi test
preuzeti kontrolu
sakriti se
stupiti na snagu, biti na snazi
uvrijediti se
preuzeti vlast
Fraze sa make
izviniti se
pokušati
pozvati, obaviti poziv
komentarisati, prokomentarisati
žaliti se
donijeti odluku
činiti/napraviti razliku
poboljšati, unaprijediti
pogriješiti, napraviti grešku
dati prijedlog, predložiti
donijeti promjenu, izmjenu
napraviti pravi izbor
iskoristiti nešto
Fraze sa do
ići na kurs
raditi test
poslovati
nanijeti štetu
raditi kućne poslove
raditi istraživanje
dati sve od sebe
Složenice - automobili i putevi
vozački ispit
autoput
benzinska stanica
kružni tok
sigurnosni pojas
ograničenje brzine
volan, upravljač
saobraćajna gužva
Frazalni glagoli - pravila i zakoni
donijeti; unijeti
izgraditi, poboljšati
stupiti na snagu
biti u nadležnosti, pripadati
opadati, smanjiti se
dogovoriti, utanačiti
procuriti (u javnost)
očvrsnuti, očeličiti
Ostale riječi i fraze
pogon 4x4
oružane snage
miješati
smetati, ometati
robna marka
branik
daleko
auto potjera
emisija ugljika
voziti
državljanstvo
stijena
motor sa unutrašnjim sagorijevanjem
sprovoditi, primjenjivati
unaprijeđenje, napredak
opremljen
slijediti tuđi primjer, raditi što i neko drugi
krivotvoren
plamen
dobiti
dobro proći, naići na odobravanje
boginja
uzbudljiv
sofisticiran, vrhunski
hibrid, mješanac
skor, blizak
plahovit, nagao
provoditi, implementirati
impulsivan
zajedničko ulaganje
oskudijevati, nemati, manjkati
zakonodavstvo
spuštati
upravljati, rukovati
u velikim razmjerama
pješak
odabrati
ravnice
električni, na struju
privremen
slijediti
ishitren
zahtjevi
obrnuti
ton zvona
zatalasan, talasast
uže
grub; približan
nalet adrenalina
pejzaž
sebičnost
uključenost osjetila/čula
smjena, promjena
praviti se važan
klizav
kontinentalni dio Amerike
oklopno vozilo
ogroman dio, glavni dio
šira javnost
ventil; prigušivač
ojačati
blagostanje
široko, rasprostranjeno
drage volje, dobrovoljno

prilagoditi se
starosna granica
proširiti, raširiti
izazvati
zadovoljan/a
računati na
zavisan/a
sumoran, tužan
odustati, ispasti
upisati se, učlaniti se
očekivanje
fer udio
moda
što se toga tiče
osnovati
od nule
idol, uzor
impresivan
suditi, prosuditi
skočiti
logika
udaljen, dug
usavršiti
živci
praktičan
zbor, skup
umiren, koji osjeća olakšanje
natjerati, nasrnuti
slegnuti se (misli, utisci)
solidarnost
stereotip
iskoristiti
bezuslovan
izustiti, izgovoriti
u toku, u okviru
olupina

Frazalni glagoli - um
odskočiti; predložiti, predočiti
postati popularan; razumjeti
osmisliti, smisliti
slučajno otkriti; doći na ideju
pratiti (nekoga), biti na istom nivou
izdvajati se, uočiti
pokupiti, shvatiti
sastaviti, spojiti
odražavati se na
razgovarati o
Ostali frazalni glagoli
uklopiti se
slagati se sa
gledati s visine, biti uobražen
tražiti
izvući, izvaditi
isticati se
započeti, odati se (poroku)
biti uključen/isključen, razumjeti/ne razumjeti
Ljudski um
razgovijetan, jasan
pretpostaviti
zbunjen, unezvjeren
zbunjivati
prisjećati se
razumjeti, shvatiti
biti nadaren za, imati dara za
zapamtiti
opažati, spoznati
lutati
Prefiksi
protiv-
sar-
ne-
bivši/a
ne-
ne-
ne-
među-, između
ne-
ne-
pre-, previše
post-, nakon
prethodni, prijašnji
ponovo (nešto uraditi)
pod-
super, ivanredan
ne-
pod-, ispod
Primjeri
razočaravajući
nepovezan, rastavljen
neprobojan
neodgovarajući za ulogu
pretjeran
podsvjestan
loše procijenjen
neinspirativan, koji ne inspiriše
nepredvidljiv
Ostale riječi i fraze
neuspjeh, propast
adaptacija
estetski ugodan
promijeniti, izmijeniti
veliki/mali budžet
blagoslovljeno
Blu-Tack ljepilo
(film) je doživio neuspjeh
stativ/kran za kameru, mikrofon i sl.
blagajna
udariti, lupiti
ponor, bezdan
udar groma
filmska klapa
kliše
uzbudljiv, nepredvidljiv
usjev, žetva
površan, letimičan
odlično izvesti
poremećen, rastrojen
kopati
rastavljen, nepovezan
poučiti
osnaživanje, jačanje
epski
bolan
stručnost, ekspertiza, stručno tumačenje
nemoguć, nevjerovatan
brz, koji brzo teče
ograda
uklopiti se
manjkav
besprijekorno
brazda, rascjep
nejasnoća, mutnost
sakupljač
nezapažen, dobiti slabe rakcije
baciti pogled, brzo pogledati
koji zaokuplja, zabavan
(film) je zaradio
revolucionarni
spriječiti, sputati
(film) se prikazuje
lebdjeti, kružiti
lovac
u divljini
ubaciti, infiltrirati
(ne)inspirativan
intrigantan
opušten, ležeran
koračati krupnim koracima naprijed
upečatljiv
hipnotički
uzbudljiv, impresivan
dirljiv, emotivan
svakodnevni, ovosvjetski
pažljiv
slučajno čuti, načuti
(kritičari) su dali loše kritike (filmu)
obrazac, uzorak
opažajući, perceptivan
izvesti podvig
predstavljanje, izvođenje lika
čudesni savant
lutkar
rebutovati/resetovati (računar)
(film) je dobio odlične kritike
recitovati
greben
smion, odvažan
naginjati se naprijed, njihati se
tekstopisac
nastavak
okruženje, ambijent, okolnosti
plitak
hrkati
tlo
muzika za film
toranj, spirala
sponzor, pokrovitelj
zapaziti
natrpati, nagurati
mrlja, fleka
sporedne uloge
odnijeti, pomesti
koji tjera na razmišljanje
popravljati, vrzmati se
alat, oruđe
ući u trag, tragati
preokreti
misteriozan, čudan
(priča) se odvija
perspektivan
povezan

Složenice - imenice i pridjevi


Imenice
slom, kvar, neuspjeh
proboj, prodor
strožija kazna
smanjenje, umanjenje
nedostatak, mana
povratna informacija, reakcija
životni vijek
izbijanje početak
ishod , rezultat
izgledi, perspektiva
početak
Pridjevi
fascinantan, veličanstven
pokvaren, slomljen
matični, glavni
dobro-stojeći
vrijedno truda
Naučne procedure i istraživanja
Naučne oblasti
biomedicina
kriogenika
kibernetika
genetički inžinjering
gerontologija
informatika
nuklearni inžinjering
glasovna tehnologija
Ostale riječi
nadmudriti, zaobići
registrovati, zabilježiti
matični, glavni
tvrditi; tražiti
disident, osoba koja se ne slaže sa mišljenjem većine
skeptičan
naučni proboj, napredak
postaviti temelje
mišljenja su podijeljena, ne postoji slaganje
pod lupom
Uzroci, razlozi i ishodi
kao što, kako
prouzrokovati, donijeti
katastrofalni rezultati/posljedice
usljed, zbog
pokrenuti, prouzrokovati
zauzvrat
dovesti do
zbog
podstaći nekoga na nešto
odjek, reperkusija
nuspojava, neželjeni efekti
započeti, pokrenuti
proizaći iz
Ostale riječi i fraze
(ne)dijagramsko upoređivanje
okretan, agilan
stupčasti/trakasti grafikon
saviti (se)
fascinatno, koje oduzima dah
pećinski čovjek
potrošnja, utrošak
suprotno, obrnuto
svakodnevno korištenje
odbiti
oslabljen, oronuo
izbrisati
za jednokratnu upotrebu
renomirani, istaknuti
udvostručiti
natopljen, namočen
dramatičan, dramatično
baciti, ispustiti; opadati
porobiti, zarobiti
oscilirati, kretati se
ispad, izlet
finansiranje
jednoličan, dosadan
vlažnost
ukrstiti
opadati
linijski grafikon
dugovječnost
manipulirati, manipulacija
nesreća
zao, opak
ipak, pored toga
puna oprema, puno naoružanje
protkati, prožimati
kružni/tortni gafikon
pionir
potonuti
zagnjuriti, potopiti
dirljiv, primijetan
bespomoćan
sačuvati, očuvati, zaštititi
omjer, proporcija
pulpa
oštećenje, šteta
dostići visoke/niske vrijednosti
umirujuće
replicirati se
rigorozan, jako strog
uzletjeti, skočiti naglo
oštar, oštro
smanjiti se, skupiti se
spektar
stabilizovati
čvrst, postojan; postojano, stabilno
navodno
doživjeti ekspanziju, razvijati se
tabela
prešutan
desetostruko
većina/manjina
utrostručiti
bez presedana
ranjiv, osjetljiv
vrijedan (nečega)
kvasac

eon (razdoblje)
pretpostavka
strahopoštovanje
dobronamjeran
fascinantan, čudesan
obavazean, zadužen
kosmolog
raspoznati, razaznati
rastaviti, rasklopiti
pomjeren, zamjenjen
ugraditi
napor, trud
izrabljivati
izvanredan, neobičan
olakšati
napravljen od optičkih vlakana
manjkav, nedostatan
neobičan, bizaran
skladan, harmoničan
čovječanstvo
uzalud
nezainteresovanost
razmjena
među planetarni
metafizički
neznatan, jako nizak
nadgledati
na rubu
moguć, vjerovatan
predstavljati, postavljati
traganje, potraga
špekulantski
buljiti
traganje, potraga
prostran, ogroman

Prepozicijske fraze
pomoću, uz pomoć
pored, dodatno
za pomoć
u procesu
u kontaktu sa, bez kontakta sa
na račun, zbog nečega
u ime
na osnovu nečega
Ljudi na vlasti; Manji prekršaji i kazne
imati zabranu, zabranjeno
dobiti (novčanu) kaznu
birokrat
državni službenik
savjetnik
sud
krivični dosije
sudija, suditi
vođa opozicije
smeće, otpaci; bacati smeće
uložiti (zvaničnu) žalbu
načelnik/gradonačelnik
neobilježen prostor
platiti malu/veliku kaznu
premijer
krivično goniti, pokrenuti postupak, tužiti
portparol
nadzornik, čuvar
Formalni jezički registar
sve veći broj
veoma, vrlo
samo
brojan
dati, pružiti
velika većina
Ostale riječi i fraze
prići, osloviti nekoga
suprotan, neprijateljski
naknadna misao
razbjesniti, naljutiti
očekivati
video nadzor
opčiniti, prizvati
posada
policijski sat
djelo
žudnja, volja, želja
pojaviti se, izaći
pošteno
lepršati
snimak
nemati nikakvu podršku/šansu
istaći
veći komad, komadina
usuđejem se reći
u afektu, rastrojen
zadužiti se
napad, kršenje
preostali, ostaci
lobiranje, lobi; predvorje
samo
podrugljiv
ni blizu
zastario
cjepidlaka
mali, nebitan
predstavljati, postavljati
ukinuti, opozvati
mnoštvo
komadić, odlomak
okliznuti se
nadzor
progutati
naposlijetku, potpuno
tjerati, urgirati
bljutav, prazan
isparavati
skoro, praktično
obećati, zavjetovati se
ptice vodarice

Idiomatski izrazi sa riječju dom


biti kod kuće uz (računar, TV...)
uspješno okončati/završiti nešto
privoditi kraju neku aktivnost
podsjetiti na nešto, uvidjeti stvarno stanje
kao kod kuće, drugi dom
usmjeriti pažnju, koncentrisati se na nešto
bolna istina
nije vrijedno pomena
zaraditi
Vrste kuća i mjesta u kući
stan
stambena zgrada
jednospratna kuća
koliba, ljetnikovac
samostojeća kuća
luksuzan
spojene (kuće)
kuća u nizu
vila
Mjesta
podrum
plastenik, staklena bašta
prilaz, prilazni put
ograda
živica
vrh stepeništa
potkorvlje
veranda, trijem
šupa
ostava
veranda, trijem
Kupovanje, prodaja i iznajmljivanje mjesta za stanovanje
napraviti ugovor
trgovac nekretninama
pregledati imovinu
stanodavac/stanodavka
useliti se
platiti kauciju, dati kaparu
staviti pod hipoteku
stanar
Opisivanje gradova
prozračan, otvoren
užurban
kozmopolitski
pretrpan
prljav
brdovit
historijski
industrijski
izolovan, udaljen
veličanstven, sjajan
živopisan, slikovit
staromodan; čudan
poznat po, čuven po
ruiniran, uništen
otrcan, trošan
besprijekoran
rasprostranjen, raširen
prožet
uspješan, u cvatu
turistički
živahan, treperav
gostoljubiv
dobro povezan
razvijen, bogat
Ostale riječi i fraze
užas, grozota
sklon nečemu, podložan nečemu
pretpostaviti
čudan, nenormalan
roletne, zavjese
suočiti se, suprotstaviti se
opčiniti, prizvati
pult, šalter
škripati
kašnjenje, odlaganje
poslužiti za nešto
ocijediti, isteći
soba za prijem
razbjesniti, dovesti do ludila
brzo rastući
napustiti dom/gnijezdo
sluga
masan
biti bezobrazan, nemati obraza
heliodrom
stoga, otuda
zabava povodom useljenja
narušiti nečiju privatnost
čajnik
lan
nepotrebno je reći
podne
ometati, remetiti
bogatstvo, izobilje
prevjesiti preko, visiti preko
pretjerivati
špajz, ostava
dnevna soba; radnja, trgovina
ispolirati, uglancati
pretpostaviti
preovladati
stranice za davanje savjeta čitateljima
na vrijeme, brzo
izdavač
rekreacija, vježbanje
odbiti u potpunosti
probati, vježbati
vladati, upravljati
maloprodaja, prodaja
isprati, oprati
koji naglo raste
rumen, zajapuren
trljati
tekuća voda
sos, umak
straćara
isključivo, samo
osoblje, kadar
stvari, predmeti
tužiti nekoga
poslužavnik
gaziti, koračati
posuda; kada
vratiti nekome istom mjerom, milo za drago
pretrpiti, iskusiti
nadograditi
urna; posuda za čaj/kafu
prenemagati se, cviliti
brisati
smisao za humor, dosjetka

slučaj
kriminolog
završiti kao
prevara, pronevjera
obavezan
za sječenje papira
transakcija
validan, važeći
vodeni žig

Tvorba riječi
Pridjevski sufiksi
naplativ, isplativ
kreativan
poznat
trenutan
moćan, snažan
Imenički sufiksi
kritika
odobrenje
mašta, imaginacija
vjerovatnoća
originalnost
spremnost
Glagolski sufiksi
pojačati, povećati
modernizovati
Priloški sufiksi
oficijelno, zvanično
Prefiksi
autogram
višenamjenski
poslije koncerta
prije koncerta
Oglašavanje i prodaja
lojalnosti robnoj marki/brendu
naziv brenda/marke
odobriti proizvod
davati poklone, gratis proizvode
agresivna prodaja
pokrenuti reklamnu kampanju
obavljati telefonsku prodaju
premjestiti/prenijeti proizvodne jedinice
tražiti radi kupovine
Opisivanje odjeće i stilova
avanturistički
vrećast
moderan, u trendu
ni mrtav (ne bi nosio nešto)
neformalan, opušten
kariran
šik, moderan
klasičan
pristajati
cvijetan
glamurozan
širok, šlampav
upariti (odjevne predmete)
staromodan
ravan, jednobojan
pohaban, otrcan
postaviti trend
elegantan
sofisticiran
na pruge
pristajati
uzak, tijesan
u trendu, moderan
Ostale riječi i fraze
jedan dio
velika doza
izobilje
red, prolaz
uređaj, sprava
darežljiv, obilan
isprati mozak
uzgajati; stvoriti
pecivo; punđa
zapjevati
brujanje, vijest
posmatrač
potvrda, ovjera
hloroflorokarbon
raščistiti, razići se
čvrsto stezati
žuditi za, čeznuti
običaj; mušterije
naklonjen kupcima
zaslijepiti, zasjeniti
varljiv
dekor
sudbina
govoriti male laži
utvrditi, otkriti
uraditi što i drugi
razumjeti, shvatiti
zgrabiti
zahvaliti
pasti (travu)
ekomanipulacija
sumoran, namrgođen
ikona
podstaknuti
genijalnost
niskokalorični
zalogaj
ubrusi, maramice
papirni ubrus
jastuk
vodoinstalater
poširan
mak, sjeme maka
apsurdno, besmisleno
spremnost
zasićen
skener
umućen
krema/pasta za brijanje
usitnjena pšenica
grješnik/ca
razglasiti, širiti informacije
pogled, viđenje
imati u zalihama
stoički
siguran, zagarantovan
tendencija
kompromis
neutaživo, neutoljivo
virusni
deterdžent za veš
šlag

Riječi sa višestrukim značenjem


jasan; bistar
pokriti, prekriti
vedar; plavokos; pošten
pokupiti, otići po
vrh; uperiti, okrenuti prema
od, otad, pošto
preći na stvar
biti u pravu
ne shvatati suštinu
na tački, u trenutku
dokazati mišljenje, ideju
uvidjeti poentu
tačka odakle nema povratka
u određenoj mjeri, djelimično
Složeni pridjevi - dijelovi tijela
opasan, vrtoglav
jako bučan
privlačan, atraktivan
poučan
vrlo uzbudljiv
zastrašujući, koji zaustavlja srce
koji dira u srce, dirljiv
jako uzbudljiv, iznenađujući
neizvjestan
monoton, ubitačno dosadan
Metafore - sreća i tuga
biti neraspoložen, beznadežan
biti na sedmom nebu
biti jako uzbuđen, sretan
biti jako zadovoljan
biti razočaran, tužan
biti jako sretan
razvedriti se
baciti sjenu na
biti tužan, neraspoložen
osjećati se loše, tužno
oraspoložiti nekoga
svjetlo na kraju tunela
razvedriti
izgledati bolje
izgledati turobno, mračno
popravljati se
doživjeti razočarenje
lebdjeti od ushićenja
Ostale riječi i fraze
nalet adrenalina
biti glup
onesvijestiti se
eksplozija, navala
visina leta
oduzimanje, lišavanje
blijediti
natečena usna
neustrašiv
najistaknutiji
promrznut
ispuniti
zbrkati, pomiješati
odustati od potrage
razumjeti, shvatiti
ječati, stenjati
zrno grada, grad
zaljubljen do ušiju
hibernacija, mirovanje
pješačiti, ići na izlet
udaljen, izolovan
treskati se
djelovati; učestvovati
izgubiti vjeru u
izgubiti hrabrost, obeshrabriti se
manevar
traćiti vrijeme, vrzmati se
jadikovati, kukati
planinar
nadimak
zloslutan
nadolazeći
iskušenje, patnja
sastaviti
obrušiti se, naglo pasti
udarati
odbiti
koji se obavlja jednom rukom
zastoj
kaskader
opipljiv
toplotni, termalni
vrhunski, najbolji
osnovni, fundamentalni
nadolazeći
vodopad
šta ima
svjedočiti, biti prisutan

upozoriti
u suštini
kategorija
prostor u kolonama (novinski članci)
siromašan, oskudan
smanjiti
pozabaviti se, poduzeti
razviti se, evoluirati
podvig; ekspolatacija
olakšati
posvećen
krenuti prema
utjecaj
velika sila
multinacionalan
oglašavati
dobavljač, opskrbljivač
otprilike, ugrubo
izvesti (na sceni)
strategija
akrobacija, podvig
sinoniman, istoznačan
osmišljen, skrojen
ciljati
svjedočiti
praktično, skoro
oduševljen nečim

Glagolske/imeničke fraze sa embark on


započeti karijeru
započeti kurs
započeti projekat
upustiti se u opasan poduhvat
gain
steći samopouzdanje
steći iskustvo
dobiti uvid, sliku o nečemu
steći znanje
steći kvalifikaciju
naići na razumijevanje
overcome
savladati nedaće
savladati strah
savladati prepreku
savladati problem
nadvladati otpor
prevladati prepreku, smetnju
experience
doživjeti promjenu
iskusiti bol
iskusiti problem
iskusiti situaciju
take up
početi karijeru
početi hobi
preuzeti poziciju
preuzeti radno mjesto
undertake
sprovesti analizu
sprovesti istragu
sprovesti studiju
sprovesti istraživanje
preduzeti zadatak
Ostale fraze
izazvati nevolju
uliti povjerenje
obraćati pažnju
iznijeti svoje mišljenje
podnositi pritisak
doživjeti neuspjeh, prepreku
preuzeti kontrolu/odgovornost nad
iznijeti mišljenje
odmjeriti posljedice/argumente za i protiv
Dešavanja u životu i karijeri
uspjeti, postići
završiti (kao)
upisati se na kurs
prilagoditi se, udomaćiti se
slijediti nečije stope
uspjeti u životu
uputiti nekoga o nečemu
imati ambicije i težnje
prevazići prepreke, smetnje
ostaviti nešto sa strane, na čekanju
obaviti pripravnički rad
smjestiti se
ne osvrtati se
okušati se u nečemu
Intervjui
biti nenametljivo samouvjeren
ispitivati nekoga detaljno
pokazati nervozu
intervju pred komisijom, javni intervju
zahtjevi za radno mjesto
referenca
dobiti bodove
prozreti nekoga
iznenaditi, šokirati
zamisliti
Ostale riječi i fraze
uspjeti
uspješan, poznat
dostignuće, uspjeh
prilagođavanje
pretpostaviti
prilog, dodatak
općenito
poslovna korist, dobit
korporativni klijent
savjetovanje
usjev, žetva
dostava
zahtjevan
otkriti, odati
rasprava, svađa
željan, voljan
unaprijediti, poboljšati
upisati se, započeti
predočiti, razmotriti
prekoračiti, prevazići
od nule
teškoća, nevolja
opsjedati
prepreka; prepona (atletika)
inkubator
prekršaj
pravna nadležnost
ud, dio tijela
unijeti
gubitak
veličina, važnost
ljekar, doktor
mentor, biti mentor, nadgledati
profesionalna deformacija
opredijeliti se za nešto
negodovanje, protest
početak, otvaranje
posjedovanje, svojina
komisija, odbor; ploča
isplatiti (se)
krađa ličnih podataka na internetu
predstaviti, oslikati
brz, hitan; podstaći
veza, prisnost
domen, oblast; kraljevstvo
propeti se (konj); pojaviti se
referenca
preokret, promjena
voditi (kompaniju)
sabotaža
zgrabiti, ščepati
sleng, nestandardizovani jezik
gladak, mekan
samostalni, sam
skladište, magacin
tužiti
nadzornik
hirurg
istrajnost, čvrstina
poduhvat, smjelost
mjesto, lokacija
skladištenje

Frazalni glagoli - komunikacija


iznijeti, predstaviti
prekinuti (nekoga u govoru)
doprijeti do
razaznati
nadovezati se, primijetiti
istaći
slobodno govoriti
objašnjavati detaljno
govoriti sa visine
okrenuti se (nečemu)
Zastoj u komunikaciji
misliti da je nešto zagonetno
pogrešno razumjeti
tvrditi nešto, imlicirati
dati (duhovitu) primjedbu
napraviti glupost, gaf
pogrešno razumjeti nekoga/nešto
uvrijediti nekoga nenamjerno
shvatiti nešto doslovno/bukvalno
govoriti o različitim stvarima, ne razumjeti sagovornika
razumjeti nijanse, pojedinosti
Međunarodno poznate engleske riječi
ludački, lud
derište
ćaskanje
čaura
maženje
japanke
vragolast, nestašan
aj, oj
njam
Ostale riječi i fraze
mrziti, prezirati
ventilacijski otvor
molba, žalba; privlačnost
kandidat
zabraniti nešto
BBC engleski
biti lud za nečim
biti oduševljen nečim
pumpa za bicikl
dosada
beskončan, bezgraničan
cigla
pretraživati
kakofonija
cenzura
karakterizacija
cilija, male dlačice
prepiska, korespondencija
pomama, ludilo
mrviti, drobiti
vlažan
zadovoljstvo, sreća
gust
dubina
prezirati
proždirati, gutati
ploviti
lagan, prozračan
saviti, presaviti
potaknuti
odati, dati
glazgovski
sjajan, blještav
učiniti uslugu
biti slab na
imati jak otpor prema
osjećati privrženost
teretna vozila
eksperimentalni, heuristički
uporan
postavka
mrziti, prezirati
koji opada, spuštajući
moćan
ne razumiju jedni druge
ne moći pobjeći od nečega
zloglasno
previdjeti
inostran, prekomorski
naročit, čudan
gomilati
punačak, bucmast
dati prioritet
alat za popravku puknute gume
zbunjen
kiša lije kao iz kabla
standardni izgovor
odgovor, reakcija
ići istim putem, pratiti u stopu
školski dnevnik rada
postaviti sto
sram; šteta
svjetlucav, treperav
kalup za cipele
na stranu, postrance
krijumčariti
sapunica
iskra
bolan, koji bode
udariti; dojmiti
potez (olovkom)
natrpati
čvrst, tvrd
imati visoko mišljenje o nekom
koji tjera na razmišljanje
obojen, ispunjen
nadmašiti, biti na čelu
prijestup, prekršaj
gurnuti nešto (pod odjeću)

odsustvo, odsustvovanje
prilagodljiv
katastrofa
zaraza
preinačen, raspršen, rasparčan
reakcija, povratna informacija
globalna ekonomija
globalni lanac snabdijevanja
globalizacija
hrvati se, boriti se
nestvaran, iluzoran
međuzavisnost
unutrašnji
srednjevjekovni
slom, pad; topljenje jezgre nuklearnog reaktora
ublažiti, smanjiti
mijenjati se
pandemija
fenomen
stub
kuga, pošast
šok
sistemski
nemir, uskomešanost
metež, nemir
ranjiv, osjetljiv
opustošiti, uništiti
The author has written a helpful guide to choosing colleges
The book is an insightful study of Weber's life.
He sobbed as he relived the painful memory.
Caroline is a kind, thoughtful young woman.
He looked so helpless, sitting there all alone.
My life seems meaningless since Jim died.
I didn't feel a thing -- it was completely painless.
I’m sorry – what I said was very thoughtless.
accidental damage/injury
My personal view is that boxing should be banned.
What astrological sign were you born under?
The exhibition includes biographical information about the artist.
She said that she was optimistic about the future of the company.
scientific research/evidence/procedures
Their story sounds ridiculous -- it is hardly believable.
Top footballers earn a considerable amount of money.
We spent an enjoyable evening chatting about old times.
He's a likeable and amusing character.
Her mother’s sudden death came as a terrible shock.
Music was an important part of the life of the community.
I enjoy working there – everyone is so friendly.
Five lucky winners will each receive £1,000.
Painting is a creative process.
The list of their achievements is pretty impressive.

Difficulties were caused by the complexity of the legislation.


He has a very outgoing personality and makes friends very easily.
The similarity between the two stories suggests Lowry wrote them both.
It was a coincidence that she appeared at that exact moment.
a person of average intelligence
By 1800, the monarchy had declined in importance.
A good player combines both speed and accuracy.
Changes in sea temperature will increase the frequency of hurricanes.
a heated argument (= extremely angry disagreement)
I no longer get any real enjoyment from my work.
The school is performing well, but we recognize the need for further improvement.
The government is to provide more money for job creation.
The article gives a brief description of the area.
He found happiness when he got married.
a law that restricts religious freedom
I’m too proud to admit failure.
There is a close relationship between poverty and crime.

George Clooney is a famous actor.


Ian Fleming was the creator of James Bond.
The judge said that he was a willing participant in the crime.
A graphologist studies people's handwriting.
Their son had behaviour problems and saw a child psychologist.
The experiment was organised by two university scientists.
An astrologer studies the influence of the planets on people's lives.
Researchers think they have found a cure for the disease.
A believer is someone who believes in a god or a set of beliefs.

You did that deliberately, just to annoy me!


Virtually all the students live in university halls of residence.

Anthropology is the study of human societies, customs and beliefs.


Ancient coins and tools were found during the archaeology trip.
Astrology is the study of how the planets affect people's lives.
Biology is the scientific study of living things.
Geology is the scientific study of how the earth was formed.
Graphology is the science of studying people's handwriting.
Meteorology is the scientific study of weather.
Palaeontology is the study of the history of the earth using fossils.
Psychology is the study of the human mind.
Sociology is the study of how society is organised and the way people behave.
Zoology is the scientific study of animals.

How could you do that to her behind her back?


I tried to be friendly but he gave me the cold shoulder.
She has her boyfriend completely under her thumb.
My neighbours agreed to lend me a hand.
I don't believe you. You're pulling my leg!
I'd stick my neck out for Murray any time -- he's a great player.

Without my glasses, I'm as blind as a bat.


Once you understand how it works, it's as clear as crystal.
I had no gloves and my hands felt as cold as ice.
Using the machine is as easy as ABC.
She woke after a long sleep feeling as fresh as a daisy.
The kitten weighs 3kg -- it's as light as a feather.
She answered the question as quick as a flash.
She sat there as quiet as a mouse, not saying anything.
I'd trust him with my life -- he's as solid as a rock.
Look at those arm muscles! She's as strong as an ox.
He gasped as the freezing water hit his body.
"Oh no! Not another exam!" groaned the students.
He muttered an apology and then left.
"It's a ghost!" she shrieked.
"My team has lost again," he sighed.
For goodness sake, stop whining!
Stop whispering, you two!
‘Watch out,’ Victor yelled.

I found the staff accommodating and knowledgeable.


The proposal was broadly welcomed by teachers.
It really bugs me when people smoke in restaurants.
Bill’s such a nice chap.
a thick stew with chunks of meat and vegetables in it
a radical critique of globalization
We invited them to visit, but they declined the offer.
You did that deliberately, just to annoy me.
a derogatory remark
They’ve devised a scheme to allow students to study part-time.
Until now no one had been able to disprove the theory.
The lifejacket had almost certainly ensured her survival.
Robbie had always excelled in sport.
The proposals provoked a fierce debate.
I was completely fooled by her.
The minister met with representatives from the hunting fraternity.
They organise fundraising events for charities.
You can glue sequins onto the card.
It's time we headed back to the hotel.
For some reason, she finds his jokes hilarious.
The presence of stairs in the ruins implies an upper floor.
After failing the exam, he was inconsolable.
a secret initiation
The book is an insightful study of Weber's life.
A lexicographer is someone who writes dictionaries.
The car accident was referred to as one of his "little misdemeanours".
a Franciscan/Buddhist monk
Never give up! That’s my motto!
He left the party on the pretence of being tired.
Accidents happen when safety checks are overlooked.
She has a quirky sense of humour.
a recruitment campaign/drive
Jane and Patrick chatted about their respective childhoods.
Sororities often organise events to raise money for charity.
She surreptitiously passed him the answer.
The tabloids are full of scandal and gossip.
The authorities sometimes turn a blind eye to minor offences.
Unbeknown to the crew, a stowaway had crept on board.
Rasputin became known for his evil deeds and wrongdoing.

He had to interrupt the meeting to take a call.


She loved children and took a course in child-care.
Think carefully before you take a decision.
They take an interest in all their students.
A good pilot never takes a risk.
She took her driving test when she was 17.
Don't be afraid to take control of the situation.
They took cover behind a wall.
The new law takes effect from March 2013.
Don't take offence -- I didn't mean to upset you.
When will the new government take power?

The airline made an apology to passengers for the cancellation.


Ennis successfully made an attempt on the world record.
He made a call to his wife to say he'd been delayed.
Email us if you wish to make a comment on the programme.
I intend to make a complaint about the way we've been treated.
Think carefully before you make a decision.
This scheme will certainly make a difference to the way I do my job.
The new road system will make an improvement to traffic conditions.
She apologized for the mistake she'd made.
May I make a suggestion, please?
They want to make changes to the current system.
It's important to make the right choice of career.
Why doesn’t she make use of her singing talent?

She loved children and did a course in child-care.


Students will do a language test at the end of the course.
It's been a pleasure doing business with you.
Carbon emissions do harm to the environment.
I hate doing the household chores!
Scientists are doing research into a cure for the disease.
Just try to do your best in the exam.

I’m taking my driving test next week.


The M1 motorway joins Birmingham and London.
We stopped at the petrol station for fuel.
Take the third turning off the roundabout.
Don't forget to fasten your seat belt.
If you break the speed limit, you could be fined.
You must never take your hands off the steering wheel.
We were stuck in a traffic jam for an hour.

The jury brought in a verdict of "not guilty".


We hope to build up support for slower speed limits.
When does the new law come into force?
Issues relating to pay come under the Human Resources department.
Sales always fall off in the winter months.
They’re meeting today to iron out the final details of the contract.
News leaked out that he was leaving the show.
Life in the army has toughened him up.

4x4s use a lot of fuel.


At 16 you can join the armed forces in the UK.
Their objective is to blend noise cancellation with sound synthesis.
I called your office because I didn’t want to bother you at home.
We stock all leading brands.
Speakers are built into the front bumper of electric vehicles.
The 1989 revolution was by far the bloodiest in the country’s history.
The car chase ended in a terrible accident.
Carbon emissions do harm to the environment.
A lot of parents chauffeur their kids to school.
I’m applying for Canadian citizenship.
They pushed the car over the edge of the cliff.
Most cars have a petrol-driven combustion engine.
The main role of the police is to uphold and enforce the law.
Drivers are pleased with the latest enhancements.
The vehicle is equipped with a speaker in the front bumper.
Once a small percentage of people start buying electric cars, others may follow suit.
A suspicious individual was selling forged tickets.
Traffic fumes raised pollution to record levels.
Extremist political parties gained 11% of the vote.
The plan to put rents up has not gone down well with tenants.
the Greek goddess, Athena
They drove at a hair-raising speed of 150 kilometres per hour.
a high-end word processor
Hybrids make less noise than other cars.
Many species of animal are in imminent danger of extinction.
an impetuous young man
The agreement was signed but its recommendations were never implemented.
Younger drivers tend to be more impulsive.
The project is a joint venture between two leading car companies.
He lacked the skills required for the job.
Under current legislation, factories must keep noise to a minimum.
She watched as the coffin was lowered into the ground.
Katherine’s good at manoeuvring her car through heavy traffic.
Our aim is to cut down pollution on a huge scale.
The area is only open to cyclists and pedestrians.
Out of all the girls he could have gone out with, he picked me.
the vast plains in the central states of the US
Do you know anyone who has driven a plug-in car?
a provisional government
He wants to pursue a career in business
Don't make any rash decisions!
They were fined for not complying with safety requirements.
The effects of the disease can only be reversed by a bone-marrow donation.
What ringtone do you have on your mobile?
the rolling hills of England
They tied a rope round one end of the branch.
This is a rough drawing of the house I want to build.
I get a rush of adrenalin when I drive fast.
Switzerland has some spectacular scenery.
We must put planet Earth before our own selfishness.
The noise of the hybrid car can be a sensory engagement with the brand.
A shift to public transport will cut down pollution.
The children start showing off the minute anyone comes into the house.
Take care, the steps are slippery.
They're putting a lot of effort into growing the Stateside business.
The band was waiting for the support vehicle before they could set up on stage.
Women still do the bulk of domestic work in the home.
The meeting is not open to the general public.
The speed of a vehicle is controlled by the throttle.
Life in the army has toughened him up.
Laughter is taken as a sign of well-being.
It is widely expected that the Socialists will call early elections.
She would willingly give up her spare time to help you.

The company was accused of being slow to adapt.


There have been calls to reduce the age limit for voting from 18 to 16.
The street broadened into a square.
He challenged his brother to a car race.
When I last saw her, she seemed quite content.
The whole team was counting on me, and I let them down.
Nowadays people are too dependent on their cars.
dismal living conditions
During the rally there is a high drop-out rate.
Andrew cannot enrol at his local school because the class is full.
The team set off without any expectation of success.
During his life, he had his fair share of tragedy.
the world of fashion
He doesn’t like young women, or any women, for that matter.
The newspaper was founded in 1909.
They decided to build a car from scratch.
He's got the chance to play against his former idol.
The list of their achievements is pretty impressive.
Schools are judged on their exam results.
Sales have leapt 43% this quarter.
I don’t understand your logic.
a network of long-distance tracks for cyclists
She never managed to master the Greek language.
There’s nothing really wrong with her, it’s just nerves.
Applicants for the job must have at least three years of practical experience.
a pro-democracy rally
I wasn’t angry when he finally turned up – just very relieved.
Leave now or I’ll set the dogs on you.
It took a while for her words to sink in.
a need to create solidarity among the president’s top economic advisers
He certainly doesn’t fit the stereotype of the emotional Italian.
Manufacturers have taken advantage of the latest technology.
an unconditional surrender
As soon as he’d uttered the words he regretted them.
We expect an announcement within the next 24 hours.
The car was in a collision with a lorry and ended up a wreck.

If you have a moment, I’d like to bounce an alternative plan off you.
Sports drinks have caught on as consumers have become more health-conscious.
Is that the best idea you can come up with?
They hit on the idea of celebrating the occasion with a concert.
By studying hard she managed to keep up with the class.
He looked through the list of names, but none leapt out at him.
Clever students can pick up new concepts fast.
Detectives are still piecing together the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The affair reflected very badly on the government.
He talked me through the whole process of sending email.

He hated school because he didn't fit in.


The sooner we finish the speeches, the sooner we can get on with the celebration.
She looks down on anyone who hasn’t had a university education.
He was looking for work as a builder.
Daniel's mind pulls out patterns rather than rules.
His turquoise tie stood out against his black suit.
I took up smoking when I was at school.
He tends to tune out of conversations.

In the interview, she seemed highly articulate.


Don't always assume that people are telling the truth.
Many of the refugees looked frightened and bewildered.
Meeting new people tends to faze him.
Twenty years later he could still recall the event clearly.
These are complex ideas and not easy to grasp.
She has a natural gift for languages.
At school we had to memorize Rudyard Kipling’s poem If.
School heads perceive their roles in different ways.
I tried to concentrate, but my mind kept wandering.

an anti-nuclear demonstration
Kate Winslet co-starred with DiCaprio in Titanic.
She's very untidy and disorganised.
He's an ex-teacher who became a scriptwriter.
An illicit activity is one that is not legal.
It was difficult to understand -- almost impenetrable.
Someone who is insincere does not mean what they say.
The years between the two wars are called the "interwar years".
Someone who is irreligious does not believe in religion.
Do you think that DiCaprio is miscast as Cobb?
Some critics thought the film was far-fetched and overblown.
The post-production stage of a film comes after shooting the scenes.
This version of the song is a remake of the 1975 original.

It's an adventure film with a romantic subplot.


I prefer realistic stories to supernatural films.
The story is unpredictable and, at times, confusing.
Leonardo DiCaprio is sometimes underrated as an actor.

This year’s sales figures were very disappointing.


The plot was hard to follow and disjointed.
It was difficult to understand -- almost impenetrable.
Do you think that DiCaprio is miscast as Cobb?
overblown reports of earthquake damage
Your dislike of water is perhaps due to a subconscious fear of drowning.
She is one of the league’s most underrated players.
an uninspiring and disappointing campaign
The weather here is really unpredictable.

The film was a commercial flop.


The television adaptation of the stage play was very successful.
an aesthetically pleasing performance
He altered his appearance with surgery.
Although it was only a low-budget film, it had a huge success.
Daniel's family supported him, blessedly, in spite of his problems.
We stuck up the poster using Blu-Tack®.
His latest film bombed at the box office – not many people went to see it.
A boom is a pole with a camera or microphone attached to it, used in making films.
The film was a huge hit at the box office.
Be careful not to bump your head.
a widening chasm between town and countr
There was another clap of thunder, and the lightning flashed again.
A clapperboard is a board with two pieces that are hit together before filming a scene.
A cliche is an idea that is boring because people use it a lot.
The film is a real cliffhanger -- you never know what will happen next.
That year, crop failure led to widespread famine.
A cursory examination did not reveal any problems.
DiCaprio delivers a great performance as Cobb.
Someone who is deranged is crazy or unbalanced.
The children like to dig in the sand.
The plot was hard to follow and disjointed.
A film or book that edifies you teaches you something that you don't know.
She felt an increased sense of empowerment after she was accepted for the job.
an epic poem/poet
I tried to move my leg, but the pain was excruciating.
technical/professional/medical expertise
A story that is far-fetched does not seem realistic.
A fast-moving film contains a lot of action and adventure.
The garden is enclosed by a fence.
He hated school because he didn't fit in.
Experts say the flawed gene triggers cancer.
She skated flawlessly and won the gold medal.
Crops were planted in furrows in the field.
I couldn't make out a clear shape -- just a fuzziness.
Internet users are either information providers or information gatherers.
Despite its huge budget, the film got only a lukewarm reception.
He glanced nervously over his shoulder.
A gripping book or film is extremely exciting.
The new film grossed an estimated $36.4 million at the box office.
a groundbreaking study of plant diversity
The search was hampered by heavy snowfall.
When does the sequel hit the big screen?
An army helicopter hovered overhead.
He compares Internet users to hunters in a forest.
Animals who live in the wild live in nature, not in a zoo.
Government agents had been infiltrating paramilitary groups.
an uninspiring/inspiring campaign
an intriguing subject for future research
a light-hearted look at the week’s events
Medical science has made great strides forward in tackling infertility.
The romantic evening cruise will be a memorable experience.
mesmerizing eyes
a truly mind-blowing experience
His letter was deeply moving.
mundane activities/tasks/matters
The burglary was foiled by an observant neighbour.
I overheard him saying he was thinking of leaving his job.
Critic panned the film, saying it was "overblown nonsense".
Patterns of employment in urban areas are different from those in the countryside.
Children can be amazingly perceptive about adults’ moods.
Daniel Tammett can perform some amazing mental feats.
Hoffman's portrayal of an autistic man is superb.
Tammett is a "prodigious savant" with extraordinary mental abilities.
A puppeteer is someone who performs shows using puppets.
You'll have to switch the computer off and reboot.
Rain Man received rave reviews when it came out.
He recited his poem in front of the whole school.
The cottage is set on a ridge in the Chiltern Hills.
a risqué joke
He kept rocking forward as he tried to concentrate.
A scriptwriter writes the story for a film.
She has written a sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
We provide health care outside any kind of institutional setting.
Move to the shallow end of the pool.
You were snoring all night and I couldn't sleep!
She scraped away some soil and grasped the top of the root.
The music that is played during a film is called a soundtrack.
The church had a square tower not a spire.
Nissan sponsors the championships as part of its community relations work.
Hugh was spotted by local police and had to leave quickly.
We can only squeeze one more thing into the bag.
There was a dark stain on the carpet.
Who were DiCaprio's supporting actors in Inception?
Many people died when floods swept their homes away.
Inception is an original and thought-provoking film.
He spends hours tinkering around with car engines.
kitchen/gardening/dental tools
Detectives have so far failed to trace the missing woman.
I loved the unpredictable twists and turns of the plot.
He predicted the winners of each race with uncanny accuracy.
We stood and watched the drama unfold.
an up-and-coming young lawyer
Daniel's mind is wired to patterns rather than rules.

a nervous breakdown
Detectives are hoping for a breakthrough in their investigations.
Police are launching a new crackdown on drug users.
Many hospitals face cutbacks in services.
The main drawback of the scheme is its expense.
Marks and comments on assignments provide feedback to students.
The natural lifespan of a pig is 10–12 years.
An outbreak of food poisoning led to the deaths of five people.
Another game was played to determine the outcome of the competition.
The general economic outlook for the coming year is poor.
From the outset I knew I was going to love the book.

The scenery along the coast was just breathtaking.


broken-down machinery
These children have all been excluded from mainstream schools.
a well-established company/hotel
Volunteering to work for a charity is a worthwhile thing to do.

Biomedicine is the study of human diseases caused by biological and chemical elements.
Cryogenics is the science of using low temperatures for preserving the bodies of dead people.
Cybernetics is the use of technology to make copies of natural things.
Genetic engineering is the science of adding genes to living things for a particular purpose.
Gerontology is the scientific study of old age.
Information technology is the study of computers for storing information.
Nuclear engineering is the study of the use of nuclear power.
Voice technology is technology which enables machines to understand speech.

Advertising restrictions are easily circumvented.


Their report documents the effects of climate change.
These children have all been excluded from mainstream schools.
He made claims that humans could live for 1,000 years.
A maverick scientist made claims that humans could live for 1,000 years.
Harrison approved the plan, but his colleagues remained sceptical.
Researchers think they may have made a major scientific breakthrough.
They're setting the foundation for healthy life and longevity.
The jury is still out on whether the work can extend human longevity.
The dieting industry comes under scrutiny in tonight’s programme.

He couldn't come as he was ill.


Technology has brought about major social changes.
Heavy rain fell in the area for hours, with catastrophic results.
The children died due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
Delays could give rise to further problems.
Her mother taught her, and she in turn taught her own daughter.
There is no doubt that stress can lead to physical illness.
Flights from Stansted Airport were cancelled owing to bad weather.
The latest revelations prompted the mayor to resign.
Financial cutbacks will have serious repercussions for public services.
The treatment has no significant side-effects.
The trial sparked off widespread rioting in London.
His popularity stemmed from the fact that he was born in the area.

A diagrammatic comparison uses a chart or graph to show statistics.


The goalkeeper made an agile save.
A bar chart is a picture that used vertical rectangles to show figures or amounts.
In science fiction, laws can be broken and theories bent.
Technological progress in the past 20 years has been breathtakingly impressive.
Caveman survived on a diet of fruit and berries.
The government is determined to reduce the UK’s total energy consumption.
When the press was biased towards the political right, TV coverage leant to the left. Conversely, if the press swun
The value of your car will decrease quickly due to daily wear and tear.
We asked her to the reception, but she declined the invitation.
I really don't want to get old and decrepit!
Several names had been deleted from the list.
a disposable razor/camera/lighter
the distinguished painter known as Grandma Moses
If you double something, you make it twice as big or as long.
The car had been doused in petrol and set on fire.
a dramatic increase in sales;
The children were dropping stones off the bridge.
Computers have the capacity to enslave people.
The price fluctuates between 50 pence and £1 per kilo.
Anna’s forays into cooking were never very successful!
an increase in the funding of health care
She was sick of the same old humdrum routine.
Humidity is the amount of moisture in the atmosphere.
Do you agree that GM animals should interbreed with animals in the wild?
The company started well but sales have now started to level off.
A line graph is a graph with a line or lines that show figures or amounts.
a diet that promotes health and longevity
He knows how to manipulate an audience. The inquiry found that manipulation of stock prices was widespread.
Hundreds of children end up in hospital after some preventable mishap.
The film shows nefarious villains trying to destroy the world.
She looked tired; nonetheless, she managed to remain calm and cheerful.
A panoply is a large and impressive range of things.
A sense of deep loss permeates Frost’s poetry.
A pie chart is a circle divided into sections to show amounts of information.
the pioneers of early colour photography
Sales plummeted, forcing the shop to close.
It was going dark when the helicopter plunged 500 feet into the sea.
The roadside crosses are a poignant reminder of fatal accidents.
She was powerless to stop him going ahead with the plan.
The society works to preserve the district’s historic buildings.
Nowadays a high proportion of graduates fail to find employment.
Remove the tomato seeds and pulp.
The building had deteriorated due to the ravages of time.
Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 30 degrees. The euro reached a new low against the dollar yesterd
They have a reassuringly simplistic view of the world.
Genetic engineering may help the organism to replicate itself.
rigorous safety checks
Inflation rocketed in the period between the wars.
Cut the melon in half using a sharp knife. Interest rates have fallen sharply over the last few weeks.
This jacket will shrink if you wash it in the machine.
The latest economic forecast again raises the spectre of increased inflation.
Oil prices have stabilized in recent weeks.
Hold the torch steady so I can see better. Rachel remained silent, watching him steadily.
The house is supposedly haunted.
Technology has surged ahead in recent years.
Table 6 shows that the number of murders has decreased by 30% during the last ten years.
tacit approval/consent/support
The economy has grown tenfold in the past decade.
His job is to represent the views of the majority. My job is to represent the views of the minority.
If you treble something, you make it three times as big or as long.
The government took the unprecedented step of releasing confidential correspondence.
Vulnerable people in society need our help.
He had shown himself to be worthy of their respect.
Yeast is a vital ingredient in making bread.

"Aeons" is a word used to mean "many years".


Your argument is based on a completely false assumption.
The beauty of the temple inspires awe and wonder.
Someone who is benevolent is kind and has good intentions.
The scenery along the coast was just breathtaking.
The committee is charged with some difficult tasks.
A cosmologist is someone who studies the origins of the universe.
discern a difference/pattern/reason
All the furniture is easy to dismantle and transport.
Some people say that science is displaced theology.
She let go of the knife, leaving it embedded in the wood.
The business was built up largely through the endeavours of his mother.
Children are being exploited in many of these factories.
What an extraordinary story!
The counsellor may be able to facilitate communication between the couple.
Fibre-optic cables bring TV into many homes.
Experts say the flawed gene triggers cancer.
a freakish sense of humour
a harmonious environment/relationship/society
Weapons of this type are a threat to the survival of humanity.
Scientists have tried in vain to find a cure for the disease.
The campaign aims to combat public indifference to racial discrimination.
An interchange between two people or things is the relationship or contact between them.
interplanetary travel/probes/craft
John Donne was a metaphysical poet.
The risk to public health was desribed as "minuscule".
a special machine to monitor the baby’s breathing
The two countries are on the verge of war.
A bomb was the only plausible explanation for the crash.
We are being told that the accident poses no threat to the environment.
We are on a quest to find a cure for the disease.
Scientists dismiss suggestions that the substance is toxic as highly speculative.
It’s rude to stare.
The intruders were careful not to leave any trace behind them.
a vast empty plain

The criminal was traced by means of a publicity campaign.


In addition to the twins, she has just had another baby.
a concert in aid of victims of the war
They were in the process of moving their head office from Paris to London.
The government is out of touch with ordinary people.
She can’t work many hours on account of the children.
I'd like to thank you on behalf of the whole department.
I heard their new single, and on the strength of that I bought the album.

I was banned from driving for six months.


She was issued with a fine for dropping litter.
He said the laws were created by interfering bureaucrats.
Civil servants work in government offices.
Councillor Marion Atwood
He went to court for refusing to pay the fine.
We have to check whether applicants have a criminal record.
The judge sentenced her to ninety days in prison. Schools are judged on their exam results.
The prime minister and the leader of the opposition will appear in a TV debate.
The park and river are full of litter. Paper cups littered the ground.
Neighbours lodged a complaint about the noise.
The election of the mayor was usually a popular occasion.
You can be fined for smoking in a non-designated area.
He had to pay a heavy fine for illegal parking.
The prime minister and the leader of the opposition will appear in a TV debate.
If the fine is not paid within ten days, we will be forced to prosecute.
A spokesperson for the council defended the decision.
Vanessa was given a litter fine by the park warden.
The school is attracting a growing number of students.
Williams is a highly competitive player who hates losing.
This job is merely a way to pay my bills.
He had numerous other duties apart from teaching.
Our office can provide information on the local area.
The vast majority of people thought the decision was ridiculous.

Wherever he goes he is accosted by young people asking for his autograph.


an adverse reaction from the public
She added as an afterthought, ‘I liked him though.’
The school board’s decision angered students and parents alike.
The organizers hadn’t anticipated the huge interest there was in the event.
Instead of "closed circuit television", the abbreviation CCTV is often used.
I can't conjure up a meal with no ingredients!
The people who work on a ship are called the ship's crew.
Youth curfews exist to keep young people off the streets.
She said that feeding the ducks was "doing a good deed".
Sam fell over in his eagerness to reach the telephone.
After a few weeks, the caterpillar emerges from its cocoon.
"I'm not sure I want to have children." "OK, fair enough."
A smile flittered briefly across her face.
dramatic footage of the raid
You won't have a leg to stand on if they catch you smoking in a non-designated area.
The case highlights the need for adequate controls on such experiments.
a hunk of meat/bread/plastic/concrete
I dare say you’re feeling tired after your journey.
In a temper the woman said, "Are you going to fine my son too?"
She may have to meet any costs incurred as a result of the delay.
Do you think banning smoking is an incursion into human rights?
Do you ever use left-over food from previous meals?
The government is eager not to upset the powerful farming lobby.
This job is merely a way to pay my bills.
His tone was coldly mocking.
You’d think he’d just give up, but not a bit of it.
Most computer hardware rapidly becomes obsolete.
A pedant is someone who concentrates too much on small, unimportant details.
I’m not interested in their petty squabbles.
We are being told that the accident poses no threat to the environment.
After the third accident, her driving licence was revoked.
Scores of volunteers offered to help.
A messages was written on a scrap of paper.
She slipped over on the ice and broke her leg.
The police kept both men under surveillance for several months.
She quickly swallowed the rest of her coffee.
Her efforts were ultimately bound to fail.
The UN has urged them to honour the peace treaty.
A vapid smile appeared on her face.
Winston thought Syme was too intelligent and hoped he would be vaporized.
Virtually all the students live in university halls of residence.
The president has vowed to help the earthquake victims.
Ducks and geeses are both types of waterfowl.

Most young people are very much at home with computers.


We’re not home and dry yet.
It's been a long job but we're finally on the home straight.
Seeing him lying in a hospital bed brought it home to me how ill he was.
New York felt like a home from home for Jim.
Sometimes they homed in on the right solution with incredible speed.
He's been a real nuisance -- it's time to tell him some home truths.
Her latest film is mediocre and nothing to write home about.
How much money do you take home each month?

I've just bought a luxury apartment overlooking the river.


They live on the top floor of a tall block of flats.
Some people prefer bungalows because there are no stairs to climb.
My dream is to buy a country cottage with a rose garden.
A detached house is one that stands on its own.
I've just bought a luxury apartment overlooking the river.
A semi-detached house is one that is joined on to another house on one side.
Terraced houses are built in a row and are all joined together.
We've rented a luxury villa in Spain for a week.

The basement is the part of a house that is below the level of the ground.
They've built a conservatory at the back of the house.
here was a BMW in the drive.
There's a fence between our garden and our neighbours' garden.
We crawled through a gap in the hedge.
The landing is the area at the top of the stairs in a house.
I’ve put all the baby equipment up in the loft.
He left his muddy boots in the porch before coming in.
a bicycle/coal shed
Our washing machine is in the utility room.
A verandah is a covered area along the outside of a house.

When a lawyer drafts a contract, he writes a legal document.


The estate agent agreed to show us the house.
Tenants must allow the landlord to inspect the property every three months.
The landlord/landlady comes to inspect the property every three months.
We’re moving in next week.
They paid a deposit and took out a mortgage.
Some people can't afford to take out a mortgage.
There are six commercial tenants in the building.

the atmospheric, narrow streets of the old centre


Toronto is a lively, bustling city.
London is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world.
The city centre was crowded with people.
The pavements were filthy and covered with litter.
a hilly landscape
the historic city of York
Manchester is an industrial city in the north of England.
isolated mountain villages
Tourists come to visit the magnificent monuments.
Garda is one of the lake’s most picturesque resorts.
It's a typical old-fashioned, quaint English village.
Paris is renowned for its beautiful buildings and romantic atmosphere.
I was shocked to see parts of the city looking so rundown.
Some of the buildings looked shabby and neglected.
Everywhere was clean and spotless.
Cairo is a vast, sprawling city.
Toledo is both young at heart and steeped in history.
Littleton used to be a thriving market town.
The city isn't as nice as before -- it's become too touristy.
New York is a vibrant city.
Toledo is a warm and welcoming place.
Amsterdam is well-connected with rail and air links to major European cities.
He lives in a well-off area of town.

The noise from our neighbours is an abomination!


She's apt to get depressed when she's tired.
I just assumed she was telling the truth.
They felt awkward about speaking to us directly.
You can adjust the blinds to keep out the sun.
The guard on duty was confronted by an armed man.
I can't conjure a meal with no ingredients!
There was a long queue and no one behind the counter.
The chair creaked as she sat down.
Snow caused long delays at airports.
These tablets certainly did the trick.
When the pasta is cooked, drain it and serve immediately.
A servant came into the drawing room with tea and cakes.
The noise was driving us up the wall!
At the front of the garden is a row of tall, fast-growing trees.
My younger daughter flew the nest last week when she started college.
A footman is a male servant who wears a uniform.
greasy chips
He called me a liar! Some people have got a cheek!
There's a helicopter pad on the roof for helicopters to land.
His grandfather was Greek; hence the surname.
After we moved in, we had a house-warming party.
We felt our neighbours were trying to invade our privacy.
I'll put the kettle on and make a cup of tea.
a cream linen suit
Needless to say, I was very upset about the whole thing.
They both slept until noon.
Tenants must not obstruct access to fire equipment.
The rooms in the palace were decorated with amazing opulence.
The branches of the tree overhang my roof.
It’s important not to overreact to a perceived threat.
A pantry is a small room for storing food, usually next to the kitchen.
an ice cream parlour
Don't forget to polish your shoes.
I presume you’ve already ordered lunch?
a report on the economic conditions prevailing in the country
Write to our problem page and we'll try to help you.
Try to arrive promptly.
My father was the editor and publisher of a small town newspaper.
I play golf for recreation only.
Mum asked him to apologize, but he refused point-blank.
We’ve been rehearsing for weeks.
Queen Victoria reigned from 1837 -- 1901.
exciting opportunities in retail for young people
I’ll just rinse my hands.
Rocketing house prices are making it difficult for people to buy homes.
The children were rosy-cheeked after their PE lesson.
The little boy rubbed his eyes sleepily.
All the bedrooms have hot and cold running water.
soy/tomato/mint sauce
A slum is a house that is in very poor condition.
They were interested solely in schemes that would make a lot of money.
It is a small hospital with a staff of just over a hundred.
What’s all this stuff on my desk?
We threatened to take them to court if the noise didn't stop.
She carried the breakfast tray upstairs.
Tom kept his eyes on the cobbles, treading carefully.
an ice cream tub
I decided two can play at that game, so I made a complaint myself.
She underwent emergency surgery for suspected appendicitis.
The latest edition has been completely updated.
An urn is a large metal container used for making tea or coffee.
For goodness sake, stop whining!
Let me just wipe the table before you sit down.
He is a man of great wit, sensitivity, and passion.

a civil/criminal case
A criminologist is someone who studies crime and criminals.
A letter from your bank could end up being pure gold to an identity thief!
Identity fraud is a serious and widespread crime.
It is obligatory for members to be insured.
Use a paper-shredding machine to destroy important documents.
She had been involved in several suspicious transactions.
You will need a valid passport.
A watermark is a hidden design on a piece of paper that shows up under light.

Some of his pictures are quite collectable now.


Painting is a creative process.
He dreamed of becoming a famous footballer.
Recently developed medical tests can give instantaneous results.
The powerful farming lobby is pressurizing the government to change the law.

He finds criticism of his team’s performance hard to take


The election result can be seen as an endorsement of the government’s record.
They didn’t have the imagination to deal with such complex problems.
The likelihood of developing cancer is increased in people who smoke.
musical compositions of great originality.
We prepared a room and meal in readiness for their arrival.

Economic conditions intensified the pressure on industry to raise prices.


They will continue to modernize the army.

The school won’t be officially opened until next month.

My mother got Frank Sinatra’s autograph in the 1970s.


a multi-purpose tool
They had a post-concert meal at a restaurant.
Let's meet in the bar for a pre-concert drink.

Brand loyalty is the tendency that customers have to buy the same brand of a product.
A brand name is the name that a company chooses for a particular product.
Advertisers try to persuade celebrities to endorse products.
Companies give away freebies such as phone watches and underwater cameras.
If someone gives you the hard sell, they try very hard to make you buy something.
They launched an aggressive marketing campaign on TV.
If a company makes cold calls, they make unexpected phone calls in order to sell something.
In seven days, the company shifted 80,000 extra units.
I’m shopping around for a new winter coat.

Adventurous clothes are trendy and different from normal clothes.


Baggy clothes are loose and do not fit closely to your body.
Teenagers like wearing clothes that are in style.
I wouldn't be seen dead in anything my mother wears.
People nowadays wear more casual clothes than they used to.
A check design has a pattern of squares on it.
She looked fantastic -- very chic!
Older people tend to wear more classic clothes.
I find it hard to find clothes that fit well.
A flowery design is one that has flowers on it.
Girls like to imitate glamorous actresses.
The trousers were loose and kept falling down.
Does the shirt match this jacket?
Why do my parents wear such old-fashioned clothes?
Something that is plain is simple in design, without decoration.
a scruffy old T-shirt
His designs are setting new trends in women’s fashion.
Sandy’s looking very smart today.
She's glamorous and sophisticated, and works as a model.
a stripy pullover
Buy it! It really suits you.
a tight skirt/dress
a trendy haircut

His investment is now worth only a fraction of its original value


A successful marketing campaing involves a large dose of creative thinking.
The lake attracts an abundance of wildlife.
Breakfast cereals are in aisle three.
We stock a wide range of kitchen appliances.
America is a land of bounteous variety.
Her father said she had been brainwashed by a bizarre religious cult.
An abundance of choice can breed dissatisfaction.
I long for just a cup of tea and a simple bun!
If someone bursts into song, they suddenly start singing.
Advertisers who grab people's attention can create a real buzz.
Three innocent bystanders were wounded in the explosion.
The logo shows the product has an environmentally friendly certification.
CFCs harm the environment.
They’ve all cleared off and left me to clean this mess up.
Women clutched small children as they left.
He craved the attention of the older kids.
Companies compete with each other to get people's custom.
The website was very customer-friendly.
Customers are dazzled by the variety of choice.
Always remember that appearances can be deceptive.
a friendly hotel with stylish decor
a meeting that would decide the fate of thousands of employees
If you fib, you tell a small, unimportant lie.
We had to figure out the connection between the two events.
They show a celebrity using something and try to get the public to follow suit.
You’re new here, I gather.
He grabbed the knife before I could get to it.
She was gratified to find that her advice was of some use.
The sheep were grazing peacefully.
Greenwashing is a form of spin in which green PR or green marketing is deceptively used to promote the percepti
the grim reality of unemployment
Brad Pitt is a Hollywood icon.
He was sentenced to two years in prison for inciting racial hatred.
The marketing campaign showed considerable ingenuity and originality.
A low-cal product does not contain many calories.
A morsel of food is a very small amount of it.
Don't forget a packet of nappies for the baby!
The sandwiches were wrapped in a paper napkin.
Wayne Rooney had his photo taken carrying a multi-purpose pillow.
A plumber is someone whose job is fit and repair equipment for supplying water.
Do you want poached or fried eggs?
Poppyseeds are small black seeds that are put on the surface of bread.
Coffee orders nowadays are preposterously individualised.
We prepared a room and meal in readiness for their arrival.
People can become sated by too much choice.
A scanner is a piece of equipment used for copying a document into a computer.
Do you want scrambled or fried eggs?
Shaving cream is a product that men use to remove hair from their faces.
Shredded wheat is a type of cereal.
A sinner is someone who does something that is morally bad or wrong.
They are spreading the word on the need for healthy eating.
I couldn’t vote for them because of their stand on social issues.
Do you stock fishing rods?
If you do something stoically, you do it without complaining.
Being cheerful and friendly is a sure-fire way to make new friends.
There’s a tendency for a new manager to make changes.
the trade-off between efficiency and quality
Consumers want more and more of everything, infinitely, unquenchably.
a viral infection
Do you use eco-friendly washing powder?
Do you want whipped cream with your coffee?
1) The sky was bright and clear. 2) It was clear to doctors that he was very ill.
1) They covered the gliders so they didn't get wet. 2) The idea is to cover as much distance as possible.
1) The weather is fair -- neither too hot nor too cold. 2) Life isn't always fair you know!
1) You pick up speed as you travel downhill. 2) I'll pick you up in the car at 7.
1) The point of the knife is very sharp. 2) Don't point at her! It's rude.
1) Ewa has been paragliding since 2000. 2) Since the weather was so bad we went home.
Hurry up and get to the point.
I think she may have a point, you know.
I'm sorry but I think you're missing the point.
I was on the point of leaving when the phone rang.
He'll do anything just to prove a point -- it can be annoying.
All right, I see your point now.
Sadly, we've reached the point of no return.
I agreed with him up to a point.

Joey came racing round the corner at breakneck speed.


The noise from the loudspeakers was ear-splitting.
She wore an eye-catching red velvet dress.
Visiting people in prison was really eye-opening for me.
We had a hair-raising drive round steep mountain bends.
For one heart-stopping moment, they thought she was dead.
It’s really heartwarming to see such generosity.
a truly mind-blowing experience
Ewa's team had a nail-biting wait trying to make contact with her.
The job is so boring, in fact it's positively soul-destroying.

He's been in low spirits since splitting up with his girlfriend.


She’s been in seventh heaven ever since she landed the job.
Since passing the exam, I've been on cloud nine.
They're over the moon to have their first grandchild.
He was really down in the dumps after he failed his test.
She's lost a lot of weight and feels on top of the world.
His face brightened up when he saw her.
Last night’s killings cast a dark shadow over the peace talks.
What's the matter? Why are you feeling blue?
She's been feeling down since splitting up with her boyfriend.
The news of her safe return lifted our spirits.
The exams will soon be over -- there's light at the end of the tunnel.
His face lightened up when he saw her.
I'm pleased to say things are looking a lot brighter.
The economic forecast looks pretty gloomy at the moment.
Things are looking up now, thank goodness.
Her heart sank when she heard the result.
He was walking on air after scoring the winning goal.

People who do extreme sports enjoy the adrenalin rush.


He may be rich, but he's a bit thick.
He had blacked out as his car hit the tree.
bursts of machine-gun fire
9,000 m is almost the cruising height of a jumbo jet.
social deprivation
Marie’s smile slowly faded.
If you have a fat lip, your lip is swollen and bleeding.
She's totally fearless and loves all extreme sports.
He is one of Mexico’s foremost authorities on Aztec culture.
She had nothing more than frostbitten ears and legs.
The church fulfils a necessary role in this town.
I’m sorry, but I get your names muddled up.
They gave up the chase and went home.
‘You know what I’m saying?’ ‘Yeah, gotcha.’
He fell and lay on the floor groaning.
Ewa's body was pounded by massive hailstones.
They fell head over heels in love as soon as they saw each other.
Her body went into a state of hibernation which slowed her metabolism.
We hiked 10 km to a farmhouse.
isolated mountain villages
The bus jolted to a stop.
The medicine took some time to kick in.
Sometimes people are so horrible you lose faith in them completely.
She lost her bottle and didn't enter the competition.
Katherine’s good at manoeuvring her car through heavy traffic.
Stop messing around – I’m serious about this!
There’s no point in moaning and groaning.
Above 7,000 m is known by mountaineers as "the death zone".
Ewa's nickname is "Birdy".
His remarks were greeted by an ominous silence.
oncoming traffic/vehicles
They have suffered a terrible ordeal.
Detectives are still piecing together the circumstances surrounding the incident.
She plummeted to the ground at a speed of 200 km an hour.
Eva's body was pounded by massive hailstones.
It is almost certain that their offer will be rejected.
a single-handed boat race across the Atlantic
The peace process is at a standstill.
A stuntman performs dangerous actions in films.
tangible evidence
thermal power
Ewa became the top-ranked woman paraglider in the world.
The underlying causes of the riots have been ignored.
the upcoming elections
They managed to canoe through the waterfall.
You’re awfully quiet today – what’s up?
Several journalists witnessed the incident in which eight people were injured.

Neighbours heard the car being broken into and alerted the police.
Most people just want to be happy basically.
The winners in each of the seven categories were then chosen.
I don’t think that story deserves so many column inches.
Someone who is destitute has no money and no home.
We're downsizing and moving to a smaller house.
She is accused of failing to engage with the problems of her staff.
These unique plants evolved undisturbed for millions of years.
They regaled us with tales of their youthful exploits.
The counsellor may be able to facilitate communication between the couple.
the hallowed turf of Wembley stadium
We're heading to the Lake District for the weekend.
Her paper discusses the likely impact of global warming on climate change.
It began as a small firm and is now a global juggernaut.
a multinational company
They worked hard to publicise the event and a lot of people turned up.
purveyors of gourmet foods
The meeting lasted roughly 45 minutes.
You cannot stage a Verdi opera without a chorus.
successful language-learning strategies
He works freelance doing stunts for films.
wines, cheeses, and other products that have become synonymous with France
The show has been tailored to suit a variety of age groups.
The terrorists were targeting government buildings.
Three people testified that they heard gunshots.
Virtually all the students live in university halls of residence.
The audience was wowed by the brilliance of the band's music.

After leaving college, Lucy embarked on an acting career.


Andy embarked on a course to become a chef.
Embarking on a new project can be very exciting.
They decided to embark on a joint business venture.

Constant practice is the only way to gain confidence.


The band gained experience by playing in local clubs.
Andy gained insight into how a professional kitchen works.
I love reading and gaining knowledge of different subjects.
She's just gained a qualification in child care.
A good teacher should try to gain understanding of the students.

I've had to overcome a lot of adversity in order to succeed.


It's important to try to overcome your fears.
Disabled people succeed in overcoming many obstacles in everyday life.
We had to overcome many problems before achieving success.
She overcame resistance from her parents in order to pursue an acting career.
He succeeded in overcoming setbacks in his personal life.

School teachers have experienced a lot of change in recent years.


The doctor asked if she was experiencing pain in her leg.
Andy experienced a lot of personal problems.
I've never experienced a situation of this type before.

Emily took up a career in music in 2007.


People often take up new hobbies in retirement.
When did you take up the position as managing director?
He will take up the teaching post in September 2013.

They undertook an analysis of market conditions.


An investigation will be undertaken into the cause of the accident.
They undertook a study of market conditions.
Would you agree to undertake a survey into your lifestyle?
Don't be afraid to undertake new tasks.

They caused trouble by wanting to control everything.


She's a good boss who inspires confidence in her workers.
I hope you’re paying attention, because you’ll be tested later.
She was an assertive woman who always spoke her mind.
If you want to succeed, you have to be able to stand pressure.
Most people suffer setbacks in their career.
They wanted to take control of all the concert bookings.
She called a meeting so that everyone could voice an opinion.
She weighed up the pros and cons of embarking on a solo career.

His job was to achieve the release of the hostages, a task he successfully accomplished.
One day I hope to end up running my own restaurant.
Why did you decide to enrol on a cookery course?
For the first few months I had trouble finding my feet.
She followed in her mother’s footsteps and became a doctor.
She has aspirations and drive and wants to get on in life.
Working in a restaurant gave him insight into how a professional kitchen works.
She has aspirations and drive and wants to get on in life.
He had to overcome setbacks in his personal life.
He refused to put his career on hold because of his personal problems.
David served an apprenticeship in IT systems.
She seems to have settled in quickly at her new company.
Since Emily's first album got into the charts, she's never looked back.
I’ve always wanted to try my hand at writing a novel.
Don't be too pushy -- just be quietly confident.
They gave her a real grilling during the interview.
Try not to let your nerves show too much.
During a panel interview, you are interviewed by more than one person.
It's important to read the person specification to check you have the right skills.
Be prepared to give the name of two referees.
Score points by putting your weaknesses in a positive light.
I’m not fooled that easily. I can see right through you.
The news of her resignation has completely thrown me.
Try to visualize how the house will look when it’s finished.

His job was to achieve the release of the hostages, a task he successfully accomplished.
one of Scotland’s most accomplished pianists
Arranging the peace talks was a remarkable accomplishment.
The upward adjustment in salaries reflects the current rate of inflation.
I just assumed she was telling the truth.
Gemma had a strong emotional attachment to the business.
By and large I think the emphasis should be on recruiting people with the right skills.
Different sections of the community share the commercial returns from the farm.
As a lawyer, she's represented several large corporate clients.
She was offered counselling after the attack.
That year, crop failure led to widespread famine.
We check on deliveries to schedule the day's work plan.
Young children can be very demanding.
Most of the people interviewed requested that their identity should not be disclosed.
a territorial dispute between rival gangs
She looked at the eager faces waiting for her news.
The measures taken should considerably enhance the residents’ quality of life.
Andrew cannot enrol at his local school because the class is full.
The plan envisaged the creation of regional councils.
Wind speeds exceeded 90 miles per hour.
Starting up your own business from scratch is not easy.
Even slight rent increases would cause considerable hardship.
They say the prison is haunted by the ghosts of the men who died there.
Gemma has overcome more personal hurdles than most.
Body parts are grown in an incubator.
An infringement is the act of breaking a law, rule or agreement.
Legal jurisdiction is the right to make legal decisions.
She rested her tired, aching limbs.
The system automatically logs all long-distance phone calls.
It was an ancient car anyway, so it was no great loss.
We hadn’t grasped the magnitude of the task we were facing.
A medical practitioner is another word for a doctor.
I was lucky to have a top chef as my mentor. A top chef mentored him during his apprenticeship.
Hearing loss is an occupational hazard of deep-water diving.
After recent setbacks in the market, most people are now opting for low-risk investments.
A massive public outcry followed the revelations of ballot-rigging.
From the outset I knew I was going to love the book.
countries with high levels of car ownership
a panel of judges
All those weeks of studying will pay off when you take the exam.
Phishing is the illegal activity of getting someone's bank details from the Internet.
Opponents portray the president as weak and ineffectual.
Prompt action is required. This revelation prompted the mayor’s resignation.
Many doctors develop an excellent rapport with their patients.
the political/military realm
A riderless horse reared up before her.
Be prepared to give the name of two referees.
We saw a marked reversal of trends in oil prices.
Sue’s been running a mail-order company for ten years.
Was the explosion an act of sabotage?
‘Listen,’ he said, seizing my wrist.
In some areas ‘scran’ is a slang word for food.
A baby’s skin is as smooth as silk.
his first solo flight
A stockroom is a room in a company or office where goods are stored.
If we go public with these allegations, do you think he will sue?
Supervision is the act of organising and controlling an event.
Surgeons perform medical operations on people who are ill or injured.
Jacob showed tenacity in completing the job on time and on budget.
a new/profitable venture
a popular venue for wedding receptions
David enrolled on an apprenticeship in warehousing.

Brown said the issue would be brought up again at the next climate convention.
‘That’s rubbish,’ Sue cut in.
I feel I’m not getting through to some of the kids in my class.
I couldn't make out what she was saying.
He picked up on what she'd been saying, and expanded on it.
I just want to point out one or two important facts.
He had always spoken out in favour of gay rights.
It’s frustrating when you have to spell everything out for them.
Try not to talk down to your employees.
It's time we turned to other issues.

We found some of the signposts really puzzling.


You've got the wrong end of the stick; I didn't mean that at all.
What exactly are you trying to imply?
He's very amusing and always making witty remarks.
It's easy to make a gaffe if you don't understand the culture of a foreign country.
He insisted his views had been misinterpreted by his critics.
She's not speaking to me; I must have offended her unintentionally.
Don't take the words too literally -- they have a symbolic meaning.
I thought she was being deliberately stupid, but in fact we were talking at cross purposes.
If you understand nuances, you understand small but important differences.

One man went berserk when approached, and stabbed two police officers.
Stop acting like a spoiled brat!
Chit-chat is a friendly conversation about unimportant things.
If you cocoon someone, you protect them too much.
If you cuddle someone, you put your arms around them to show you love them.
Flip-flops are rubber shoes you might wear on a beach with strap in the shape of a "V".
There were always mischievous boys in the park after school.
Ouch! That really hurts!
"Yummy" is an informal word used to describe food that tastes delicious.

She abhors violence.


An air vent is a hole that allows air to escape or fresh air to enter.
Books held a lot of appeal for Christopher as a child.
Successful applicants will be notified by telephone.
Television was barred from our house.
"BBC English" is an expression meaning the standard pronuncation of British English.
He's crazy about computers.
I was very fond of my Uncle Jim.
A bicycle pump is used for putting air into the tyres of a bicycle.
I was going mad with boredom.
boundless energy/enthusiasm
He laid every brick himself.
mobile phones that can browse the Web
A cacophony is a wide variety or mixture.
Censorship is the process of banning things that are considered unacceptable.
Tey’s novels are well constructed with strong characterization and a fine prose style.
Cilia are very small hairs on the surface of a living cell.
She kept up a thirty-year correspondence with Mary Hays.
the craze for Irish music
The soft earth of the riverbank crumbled under his feet.
a cold damp basement room
Joe’s delight in his children’s achievements was beautiful to see.
The book is dense and quite demanding.
What’s the depth of the water here?
I despised him for the way he treated his children.
Christopher loved reading and devoured books.
The boat started to drift out to sea.
a flimsy cotton blouse
Carrie folded the letter and slid it into a drawer.
Her back problem fuelled speculation that she might soon retire.
If captured, they might give away vital military secrets.
a Glaswegian accent
glittering jewels
If you grant someone a favour, you do something in order to help them.
She always had a soft spot for her youngest brother.
She has a strong aversion to dogs ever since she was bitten by one.
She has a real affection for the area and has written a book about it.
Heavy goods vehicles are not allowed to use this road.
Heuristic methods of teaching or learning are ones in which you learn by your own experiences.
She was absolutely insistent on getting her money by tomorrow.
When is the next instalment due?
I loathe having to get out of bed so early on a Saturday.
A lowering sky is very dark, as if a storm is about to come.
a mighty empire
People from Glasgow and southern England find each other mutually incomprehensible.
Christopher carried books everywhere -- he wasn't able to help himself.
The Glaswegian accent is notoriously difficult to understand.
Accidents happen when safety checks are overlooked.
A lot of overseas students study at Glasgow University.
a peculiar smell
All the time the bills were piling up.
She used to be very slim, but now she's quite plump.
A successful manager knows how to prioritize.
A puncture kit is a set of equipment for repairing a hole in a bicycle tyre.
Don’t look so puzzled – it’s perfectly simple.
It's not much fun being in a tent when it's raining cats and dogs!
People with received pronunciation have difficulty understanding Scottish English.
Rose flushed with annoyance and seemed about to make a sharp retort.
We retraced our steps through the wood.
A school register is a list of the names of students in a particular class.
We're going to have dinner in five minutes. Could you set the table, please?
It seems a shame to waste all this food.
a shimmering haze
A shoe last is a thing in the shape of a human foot, used by someone who makes shoes.
I slipped on the ice and fell sideways.
The punishment is harsh for smuggling drugs into the country.
EastEnders is the name of a popular British soap opera.
A log fell, sending a shower of sparks up the chimney.
a stinging defeat
What struck me most about her was her kindness and sensitivity.
It takes several strokes of the pen to write Chinese and Japanese characters.
Alice quickly stuffed her clothes into a suitcase and left.
sturdy legs/shoes/plants
They think the world of their three children.
It's not what I'd call an easy book, but it's certainly thought-provoking.
His voice was tinged with regret.
Their latest album has topped the chart at No 1.
A "transgression" is a formal word meaning a mistake.
Christopher tucked books up his sweater in order to hide them.

The level of absenteeism among workers is unacceptably high.


We need adaptable workers who are willing to learn new skills.

The effects of climate change are spreading like a contagion.


a highly diversified and skilled workforce
Marks and comments on assignments provide feedback to students.
The global economy has been hit hard by the banking crisis.
Extreme weather conditions are threatening the global supply chain.
the globalization of western culture
The government continued to grapple with the issue of public transport.
Is the prospect of world peace illusory?
We cannot escape the fact of interdependence between nations.
the intrinsic beauty of the Italian language
a medieval church/castle/building
The world economy seems to have gone into meltdown.
Only international co-operation can mitigate environmental damage.
"Morph" is a word meaning to gradually change.
A pandemic is something such as a disease that affects almost everyone in a large area.
Violence in society is not a new phenomenon.
an altar standing on marble pillars
a plague of cholera
The news came as a complete shock.
The committee will try to make the case for systemic reform.
a time of political turbulence
Her life seemed to be in turmoil.
The government must help the most vulnerable groups in our society.
Heavy rain wreaked havoc with our plans.
Tr.note: *The verb TAKE or the whole collocation, changes to
the appropriate Greek verb that can refer more accurately to
the meaning of each collocation.
onversely, if the press swung to the left, TV would redress the balance by leaning to the right.

ck prices was widespread.


w against the dollar yesterday.

st few weeks.

he minority.
sed to promote the perception that an organization's products, aims and/or policies are environmentally friendly.
ance as possible.
renticeship.
nvironmentally friendly.

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