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Live
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He prefers going to a live concert instead of listening to the album at home.
Gig
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The band are doing a gig in Sheffield on Nov 12.
Fan
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He's a big fan of Elvis Presley.
Particular
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In this particular case no one else was involved.
Computer
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The information is stored on the computer.
DVD
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The film is now on DVD.
Have friends round
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I had some friends round for dinner last night.
Guitar
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Her brother plays the guitar in a band.
Theatre
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We went to the theatre to see The Lion King last week.
Yoga
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She does yoga every Monday.
Relax
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I just want to sit down and relax for a bit.
Close
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My brother and I are very close.
Tend
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People tend to need less sleep as they get older
Switch off
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I switch off by listening to music.
Bring up
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He was brought up by his grandparents.
Activity
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My free time activities include hiking and climbing.
Vary
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My taste in music varies depending on my mood.
Subculture
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The article is about music subcultures.
Like-minded
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The festival was a chance to meet like-mindedpeople.
Bond
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New mothers need time to bond with their babies.
On its way out
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I think buying music on CD is on its way out – I download everything now.
Average
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He's an average student.
Reaction
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What was Jeff's reaction when you told him about thejob?
Impression
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I got the impression that she wasn't very happy with her job.
Behaviour
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It is important to reward good behaviour.
Base something on
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Their impressions were based on the clothes they wore.
Style-conscious
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The style-conscious mods of the 1960s dressed very neatly.
Roam around
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The dogs are allowed to roam around.
Scooter
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The mods rode around on their scooters.
Passing
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Michael watched the passing cars.
Rocker
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The rockers used to fight with the mods.
Identify
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The aircraft were identified as American.
Grease
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The rockers used to grease their hair.
Punk
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Punks would dye their hair pink.
Terrorise
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My dog likes terrorising rabbits when we go out onwalks.
Granny
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My granny made me this jumper.
Come across
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He comes across as a very intelligent sensitive man.
Be associated with
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There are some problems associated with this type of treatment.
Cultural
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There are very real cultural differences between our two societies.
Tribe
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Tribes today are looser and broader than before.
Loose
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The tribes today are looser than before.
Broad
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The show aims to reach the broadest possible audience.
Access
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Music is accessed very differently these days.
Stream
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Today records are streamed or downloaded.
Download
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The games can be downloaded free from the internet.
Explore
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Nowadays it is easy to explore all kinds of music.
Openness
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An openness to music is now a natural part of being young.
Observe
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Scientists have observed a drop in ozone levels.
Participate
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Some members refused to participate.
Pride
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He wore his medals with pride.
Aggression
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Television violence can encourage aggression in children.
Statement
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The type of car you drive makes a statement about you.
Odd
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It was an odd thing to say.
Exaggerate
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He believes that the political aspect was exaggerated.
It's difficult to exaggerate the importance of sleep.
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It's difficult to exaggerate the importance of sleep.
Desire
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She expressed a desire to visit us.
Mass
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Email has made mass mailings possible at the touch of a button.
Underground
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The most underground metal or hip-hop can be found not just on the internet.
Metal
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He likes listening to heavy metal music.
Hip-hop
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The kids in the area are all into hip-hop.
Restricted to
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The biggest change to pop tribes is that they are no longer restricted to young people.
Audience
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The show attracts a regular audience of about 20 million.
Powerful
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Their motorbikes were very powerful.
Expand
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Sydney's population expanded rapidly in the 1960s.
Consequence
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Many believe that poverty is a direct consequence of overpopulation.
Mainstream
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All kinds of music are now found in the mainstream.
Make up for
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I'll buy you dinner to make up for being late.
Taste
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He asked about my taste in music.
Stage
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He's doing really well at this stage in his career.
Adulthood
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It's a stage people go through before adulthood.
Experience
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If you experience any fever or dizziness contact your doctor.
Track
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There are ten great tracks on their new album.
Cassette
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My parents used to listen to music on cassettes.
Lack
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There is a lack of information available about climate change.
Visible
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The outline of the mountains was clearly visible through the window.
Overlap
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Youngsters are finding that their music taste overlaps with their parents'.
Rebellious
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All teenagers are rebellious in some way.
Overtime
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We're working overtime to get the job finished.
Editor
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The music editor is on sick leave this week.
sick leave
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I'm going on leave this afternoon. I'll be back next week.
Appear
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It appears to be time for us to go.
Appear
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She has already appeared in a number of films.
Think about
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I think about my ex-boyfriend a lot.
Think
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I think you're being unfair.
Depend on sb
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I'm depending on him to organise everything.
Depend on
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Choosing the right bike depends on what you want to use it for.
Taste
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This cake tastes delicious. well done!
Taste
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Joe's tasting the soup.
Take off
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Mary was a bit jealous when Jack's career started taking off.
Take after
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Jenni really takes after her mother.
Take up
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Roger took up painting for a while but soon lost interest.
Take over
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Tom took over after the band's manager left.
Take back
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You'd better take back that unkind remark.
Be familiar with
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Are you familiar with this type of machine?
Promote
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Is this a good way for artists to promote their music?
Drum up
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The organisation is using the event to drum up new business.
Session
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Josh Freese is a very successful session drummer based in Los Angeles.
Unique
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Every person's fingerprints are unique.
Sell out
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Sorry tickets for tomorrow's show have sold out.
Available
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Tickets are available from the box office.
Snare drum
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A fan was allowed to take one of Josh Freese's a snare drums home.
Release
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The new game will be released online in February.
Varied
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My music tastes are quite varied.
Personal
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Italian food is my personal favourite.
Reccomandation
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I often discover bands through personal recommendations.
Stuff
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I've got some sticky stuff on my shoe.
Be into sth
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I'm into the same music as my friends.
Mainly
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The workforce at the hospital is mainly made up of women.
Share
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The three of us shared a taxi home.
Show off
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He couldn’t resist showing off his skills on the tennis court.
Bother
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I don’t usually bother with Twitter or Facebook.
Miss out
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Prepare food in advance so you don’t miss out on thefun!
Come out
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Artists will tell you when they've got a song coming out.
Have in common with
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I found I had a lot in common with these people.
Sociable
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My little brother is quite shy whereas my older brother's very sociable.
Influence
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Several factors are likely to influence this decision.
Be obsessed with
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A lot of young girls are obsessed with how they look.
Creative
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I think artists are at their most creative when they are just starting out.
Jazz
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My parents used to go to a jazz festival every year.
Insurance broker
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Sarah Collins is an insurance broker.
At heart
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Let's face it. we're all romantics at heart.
Fondly
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It's a time that I look back on fondly.
Haircut
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Punks often had outrageous haircuts.
Personality
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Unfortunately the illness can lead to changes inpersonality.
Roots
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Recently I've decided to return to my punk roots.
Hang around with
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The people I hang around with are much older thanme.
Perform
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Chenier and the band are performing at the SilverPalace tomorrow.
Extend
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Kasabian have extended their tour to include extradates.
In advance
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The tickets are expected to sell out far in advance.
Stage
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She is on stage for most of the play.
Characteristic
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Natural imagery is a defining characteristic of hiswork.
change your mind
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He father tried to persuade her to change her mind.
Accurate
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The guide tries to give a fair and accurate description of each hotel.
Relative
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The relative methods of both approaches have to be considered.
Relative
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I spent the holidays at my relatives' house in the countryside - it was lovely.
Caution
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We must proceed with caution and not make hasty decisions.
Comfort
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The temperature in the pool was too low for comfort.
Comfortable
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The bed was so comfortable. I didn't want to get up!
Drama
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Maggie's life is always full of drama.
Dramatic
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Some of the most dramatic events in American history happened here.
Emotion
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Her voice was full of emotion.'t buy much new music - I just share my friends' files.
Emotional
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She provided emotional support at a very distressing time for me.
Generosity
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I shall never forget the generosity shown to me by the people of Bataisk in Russia.
Generous
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She's always very generous with birthday presents.
Harm
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Put that vase on a high shelf away from harm.
Harmful
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Smoking is harmful to your health.
Hope
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When I first arrived in New York I was full of hope for the future.
Meaning
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Her studies no longer seemed to have any meaning.
Pessimist
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Don’t be such a pessimist!
Pessimistic
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I try not to be too pessimistic.
Prediction
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The data can be used to make useful economic predictions.
Predictable
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The snow had a predictable effect on traffic.
Reliability
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Reliability is the first quality I look for when choosing a new car.
Reliable
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My uncle was a quiet and reliable man.
Sympathy
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I have a lot of sympathy for her; she had to bring up the children on her own.
Sympathetic
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She is a sympathetic friend.
Lone
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What these kids need is love and support.
Lovable
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She's such a lovable child.
Oversimplify
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I don't want to oversimplify the situation.
Sum sb up
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I can sum him up in one sentence: He loves to have fun.
Outlook
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He's got a wonderful outlook on life.
Inconsistent
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The team's performance has been so inconsistent this season.
Contradictory
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The public is being fed contradictory messages about the economy.
Thrill-seeker
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The park's new roller coaster will please thrill- seekers.
Neatly
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People cannot be neatly divided into personality types.
Alter
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Our friendship hasn't altered much over the years.
Misconception
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There is a popular misconception that too much exercise is bad for you.
Ideal
sākt mācīties
What do you think is the ideal number of children in a family?
Sibling
sākt mācīties
I'm an only child - I don't have any siblings.
Competitive
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He is a very competitive person.
Jealousy
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Polly felt a sharp pang of jealousy when she saw Paul with Suzanne.
Combination
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A combination of tact and authority was needed to deal with the situation.
Encourage
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Fleur encouraged Dana in her ambition to become a model.
Take seriously
sākt mācīties
It's only a joke - don’t take it seriously.
Pressure
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The minister was under pressure to resign.
Treat
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She treats me like one of the family.
Impact
sākt mācīties
We need to asses the impact of climate change.
Wise
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I think you were wise to leave when you did.
Depressed
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She felt lonely and depressed.
Enormous
sākt mācīties
They gave her an enormous bunch of flowers.
Terrified
sākt mācīties
Sid is terrified of heights.
Exhausted
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I was exhausted by the end of the journey.
Brilliant
sākt mācīties
We think that's a brilliant idea.
Furious
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Her family are furious that her name has been published by the press.
Judge
sākt mācīties
You should never judge a person by their looks.
Gifted
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She was an extremely gifted poet.
Mixed feelings
sākt mācīties
I had mixed feelings about meeting Laura again.
Sibling rivalry
sākt mācīties
A bit of sibling rivalry is completely normal.
Label
sākt mācīties
The college had unjustly labelled him a troublemaker.
Efficient
sākt mācīties
What is the most efficient way to organise the project?
Admire
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I really admire the way he brings up those kids on his own.
Determination
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Yuri shows great determination to learn English.
Coach
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My swimming coach is fantastic - I've improved so much this year.
Protective
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He's very protective of his younger brother.
Look uo to
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I've always looked up to Bill because of his courage and determination.
Capable
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I don’t think he's capable of carrying all those boxes.
Arty
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My cousin is very arty - he loves to paint draw and sculpt.
Conventional
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He is conventional in his approach to life.
Set your heart on
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She had set her heart on becoming a hairdresser.
Desperately
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I desperately wanted to act too.
Courage
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Gradually I lost the courage to speak out about anything.
Make it
sākt mācīties
If we run we should make it before the show starts.
Talented
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Her brother is a talented actor.
Novelist
sākt mācīties
John Grisham is a very successful novelist.
Broadcaster
sākt mācīties
Will Self is a famous novelist and broadcaster.
get rid of
sākt mācīties
It's time we got rid of all these old toys.
turn up
sākt mācīties
Steve turned up late as usual
Value
sākt mācīties
Shelly valued her privacy.
Intellect
sākt mācīties
I've always admired her intellect and her ability to speak her mind.
Incredible
sākt mācīties
The view is just incredible.
establish yourself
sākt mācīties
He had three years in which to establish himself as Prime Minister.
the public eye
sākt mācīties
I would hate to have a job in the public eye. I'm far too shy.
Cheque
sākt mācīties
They sent me a cheque for £100.
Rescue
sākt mācīties
Survivors of the crash were rescued by helicopter.
Underground
sākt mācīties
She got lost on the underground.
Mature
sākt mācīties
Cara still can’t accept that I'm now a mature woman with children.
sort out
sākt mācīties
We need to sort out our camping gear before we go away
Filing
sākt mācīties
We need to sort out the filing system.
get away
sākt mācīties
I just wanted to get away from everything.
Founder
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Rupert Young is the founder of a charity.
Depression Lucy has suffered from depression in the past
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but counselling has helped her a lot.
give up
sākt mācīties
I give up: tell me what the answer is.
Tearaway
sākt mācīties
His car was wrecked by a couple of young tearaways.
self-conscious
sākt mācīties
Jerry's pretty self-conscious about his height.
Regret
sākt mācīties
Don’t do anything you might regret.
Upset
sākt mācīties
Anna looks upset - have you spoken to her this evening?
on tour
sākt mācīties
The Moscow Symphony Orchestra is here on tour.
split up
sākt mācīties
Steve's parents split up when he was four.
Supportive
sākt mācīties
My family were very supportive throughout my illness.
Scary
sākt mācīties
The book is both scary and funny.
Cute
sākt mācīties
That's really cute outfit.
get on
sākt mācīties
I've always got on well with Henry.
be worth doing
sākt mācīties
A lot of the small towns in this area are worth visiting.
Argumentative
sākt mācīties
He quickly becomes argumentative after a few drinks.
step-father
sākt mācīties
My step-father has three daughters.
Convinced
sākt mācīties
I was convinced that we were doing the right thing.
Inspirational
sākt mācīties
Jones is an inspirational figure in Welsh rugby.
Patient
sākt mācīties
You'll just have to be patient and wait until I'm off the phone.
Accommodation
sākt mācīties
The price for a package holiday includes flights and accommodation.
Placement
sākt mācīties
The centre provides a job placement service.
Appropriate
sākt mācīties
It would not be appropriate to discuss this now.
would be grateful if
sākt mācīties
I'd be grateful if you could send me more details.
Suburb
sākt mācīties
Don’t you get bored living in the suburbs?
Prompt
sākt mācīties
Prompt payment is requested.
Doorstep
sākt mācīties
He stood on the doorstep straightening his tie.
Confident
sākt mācīties
Despite her disability Philippa is very confident.
Independent
sākt mācīties
Now that my sons are more independent I have more time for myself.
Shy
sākt mācīties
He was a quiet shy man.
Organised
sākt mācīties
He is a very organised person.
Practical
sākt mācīties
I try to be practical when planning business trips.
in chargé
sākt mācīties
He asked to speak to the person in charge
Spontaneous
sākt mācīties
The crowd gave a spontaneous cheer.
Deadline
sākt mācīties
He missed the deadline for applications.
Imaginative
sākt mācīties
I like people who are imaginative.
Focus
sākt mācīties
He needs to focus more on his career.
Thoughtful
sākt mācīties
It was really thoughtful of you to remember my birthday.
Realistic
sākt mācīties
It's just not realistic to expect a promotion so soon.
Cautious
sākt mācīties
You're too cautious when making decisions.
Argument
sākt mācīties
She had a big argument with her husband.
Interest
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Her interests include walking and golf.
Education
sākt mācīties
Education is very important to me so I'm training to be a teacher.
Career
sākt mācīties
He realised that his acting career was over.
Possession
sākt mācīties
I packed my oldest possessions in a suitcase.
Attitude
sākt mācīties
As soon as they found out I was a doctor their whole attitude changed.
Astonished
sākt mācīties
I was astonished by the result.
Irresponsible
sākt mācīties
When it comes to money Dan is completely irresponsible.
Fascinated
sākt mācīties
I was fascinated by the article.
out of touch
sākt mācīties
I'm out of touch with modern celebrity culture - I don't understand it at all.
Affectionate
sākt mācīties
Jo is very affectionate towards her.
Unimpressive
sākt mācīties
Her test results were unimpressive.
Infrequent
sākt mācīties
I make infrequent trips to the gym.
Inflexible
sākt mācīties
Her inflexible attitude towards change has been a problem.
Unexpected
sākt mācīties
The experiment produced some unexpected results.
bury your head
sākt mācīties
I buried my head in my pillow
catch on television
sākt mācīties
Try to catch the European Cup Final on television tomorrow.
Enrich
sākt mācīties
Owning a pet can greatly enrich your life.
Passion
sākt mācīties
He has a passion for football.
Fare
sākt mācīties
Air fares have shot up by 20 percent this year.
Abroad
sākt mācīties
I've never lived abroad before.
Borrow
sākt mācīties
Can I borrow your pen for a minute?
Despite
sākt mācīties
Despite all our efforts to save the school the authorities decided to close it.
Relieved
sākt mācīties
She looked very relieved when she heard the news.
Madness
sākt mācīties
It would be madness to drive all that way on your own.
Fortunate
sākt mācīties
I've been fortunate to find a career that I love.
Confuse
sākt mācīties
I always confuse you with your sister - you look so alike.
Obsession
sākt mācīties
The game pachinko became a national obsession in Japan.
Dream
sākt mācīties
He has the strangest dreams.
log on to
sākt mācīties
You need to log on to access your emails.
Sensible
sākt mācīties
She seems very sensible.
Employee
sākt mācīties
The company has over one hundred employees.
Employer
sākt mācīties
The shoe factory is the largest employer in this area.
Straightforward
sākt mācīties
Installing the program on your computer is very straightforward.
Sob
sākt mācīties
He began sobbing noisily.
Hurt
sākt mācīties
I'm so sorry if you were hurt by my comments.
Disappointment
sākt mācīties
He could see the disappointment in her eyes.
Enthusiasm
sākt mācīties
They greeted the speakers with great enthusiasm.
Hug
sākt mācīties
We hugged and promised to stay in touch.
Community
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The new arts centre will serve the whole community.
Tease
sākt mācīties
Don’t get upset. I was only teasing.
be absorber
sākt mācīties
They are delighted to become absorbed by something outside home.
Explosion
sākt mācīties
Explosions of joy are normally thin on the ground.
thin on the ground
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Taxis seem to be thin on the ground.
Celebration
sākt mācīties
If you follow a football team there are celebrations all the time.
Witness
sākt mācīties
Witness the behaviour that tennis brings about at Wimbledon.
Damp
sākt mācīties
Wipe the table with a damp cloth.
Squeal
sākt mācīties
The children squealed with delight.
Spurt
sākt mācīties
Water spurted through the whole in the dam.
Nightmare
sākt mācīties
My little sister used to have terrible nightmares.
penalty shoot-out
sākt mācīties
Liverpool's match against AC Milan went to a penalty shoot-out.
in a sweat
sākt mācīties
I woke up from the nightmare in a cold sweat.
Tremble
sākt mācīties
His lip started to tremble and then he started to cry.
Define
sākt mācīties
What defines us as human is not only language.
Wealth
sākt mācīties
The country's wealth comes from it oil.
Rehearsal
sākt mācīties
We only had a couple of rehearsals before the performance.
Distraction
sākt mācīties
I prefer studying in the library as there are too many distractions at home.
let down
sākt mācīties
He had been let down badly in the past.
Emphasise
sākt mācīties
The report emphasises the importance of improving safety standards.
Stressful
sākt mācīties
Moving to a new house is a very stressful experience.
Domestic
sākt mācīties
Unfortunately his domestic life wasn't very happy.
Worried
sākt mācīties
She gave me a worried look.
Annoyed
sākt mācīties
I'll be annoyed if we don't finish by eight.
Embarrassed
sākt mācīties
Lori gets embarrassed if we ask her to sing.
mad about
sākt mācīties
I've been mad about horses for most of my life.
Pony
sākt mācīties
I used to have a pony when I was young.
Colleague
sākt mācīties
She discussed the idea with some of her colleagues.
Persuade
sākt mācīties
I finally persuaded her to go out for dinner with me.
keep up
sākt mācīties
I used to speak French but I haven’t kept it up.
Relevant
sākt mācīties
We received all the relevant information.
so far
sākt mācīties
So far we have not had to borrow any money.
Regard
sākt mācīties
I have always regarded you as a friend.
Therapy
sākt mācīties
Music for me is a kind of therapy.
Mood
sākt mācīties
You're in a good mood this morning!
Volume
sākt mācīties
Can you turn the volume on the TV up? I can't hear it properly.
Cheerful
sākt mācīties
Danny is always very cheerful.
Luxury
sākt mācīties
He was leading a life of luxury in Australia.
Boutique
sākt mācīties
She runs a boutique hotel in Brighton.
Accessory
sākt mācīties
She bought accessories to match her dress.
worth the money
sākt mācīties
The food was expensive but it was worth the money.
good value for money
sākt mācīties
The lunch special is really good value for money.
waste of money
sākt mācīties
The beach holiday was a total waste of money – it rained every day.
put your money where your mouth is
sākt mācīties
If you think it's such a good idea why don’t you put your money where your mouth is?
have money to burn
sākt mācīties
John won the lottery so now he's got money to burn.
not made of money
sākt mācīties
I can't buy a new car - I'm not made of money you know
have more money than sense
sākt mācīties
He's got more money than sense
short of money
sākt mācīties
I'm a bit short of money this month.
be worth a fortune
sākt mācīties
That watch must be worth a fortune.
money is tight
sākt mācīties
Money was tight but we didn't mind because we were doing what we loved.
make ends meet
sākt mācīties
When Mike lost his job we could barely make ends meet.
live within your means
sākt mācīties
You should teach your children to live within their means.
in debt
sākt mācīties
Nearly half the students said they were in debt.
on a budget
sākt mācīties
Travellers on a budget might prefer to camp.
give away
sākt mācīties
He gave most of his money away to animal charities.
credit card
sākt mācīties
Can I pay by credit card?
standard of living
sākt mācīties
Young people today have a higher standard of living than their grandparents' generation.
Charity
sākt mācīties
Several charities sent aid to the flood victims.
Profit
sākt mācīties
She sold her business and bought a farm with the profit.
Inherit
sākt mācīties
He inherited a fortune from his grandmother.
Stall
sākt mācīties
Tis business started on a market stall.
Rapidly
sākt mācīties
Sarah rose rapidly in her company and became a manager when she was just 25.
take time out
sākt mācīties
Liz always took time out to return to her first love
loads of
sākt mācīties
Don’t worry there's loads of time.
Satisfying
sākt mācīties
I find working in my garden very satisfying.
Loan
sākt mācīties
I had to take out a loan to buy my car.
Case
sākt mācīties
In many cases standards have improved.
Poverty
sākt mācīties
Our foundation helps people living in poverty.
Operational
sākt mācīties
The new system became operational in March.
Privileged
sākt mācīties
Students from a privileged background have an advantage at university.
Appreciate
sākt mācīties
We appreciate that caring for children is an important job.
Finance
sākt mācīties
The concerts are financed by the Arts Council.
Security
sākt mācīties
Parenting is about giving your child security and love.
Yacht
sākt mācīties
I don’t think a yacht or a Ferrari would bring them happiness.
Graduation
sākt mācīties
After graduation Nancy became an art teacher.
Ceremony
sākt mācīties
We really enjoyed the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.
Whereas
sākt mācīties
The old system was fairly complicated whereas the new system is really very simple.
Publish
sākt mācīties
They are publishing the dictionary on CD-ROM.
eye-catching
sākt mācīties
The title of an advertisement needs to be eye-catching.
Precious
sākt mācīties
We cannot afford to waste precious time.
user-friendly
sākt mācīties
I need to find a user-friendly guide to computers.
Treasure
sākt mācīties
The British Museum is full of treasures - many of the objects are priceless.
Resource
sākt mācīties
Canada has vast mineral resources.
Volcano
sākt mācīties
Pompeii was destroyed when the volcano erupted in 79AD.
Desert
sākt mācīties
This area of the country is mostly desert.
mountain range
sākt mācīties
It's a land of high mountain ranges and deep valleys.
Tropical
sākt mācīties
They travelled through tropical rain forests.
Penguin
sākt mācīties
The film Happy Feet was about penguins.
Seal
sākt mācīties
There were a lot of grey seals on the rocks.
polar bear
sākt mācīties
There are no polar bears in Antarctica.
South Pole
sākt mācīties
They travelled across the ice to the South Pole.
Expedition
sākt mācīties
Ernest Shackleton's expedition to the South Pole is very famous.
Survive
sākt mācīties
Everyone except Shackleton survived the trip.
Battle
sākt mācīties
We battled through the storm back to the house.
Nature
sākt mācīties
We grew up in the countryside surrounded by the beauties of nature.
Record
sākt mācīties
The American team set a new world record in the sprint relay.
break a record
sākt mācīties
They were trying to break a world record.
Mentally
sākt mācīties
It's important to prepare mentally for a trip like this.
physically fit
sākt mācīties
She is young and physically fit so she has a good chance of completing the marathon.
Fit
sākt mācīties
I swim twice a week to try and keep fit.
Route
sākt mācīties
They took the most direct route home.
run out of
sākt mācīties
They ran out of money and had to abandon the project.
Doubt
sākt mācīties
I doubt we'll ever see him again.
Leader
sākt mācīties
His air of confidence makes him a natural leader.
Ambition
sākt mācīties
She had always had an ambition to be a pilot.
Bravery
sākt mācīties
His bravery saved the woman's life.
get your head round
sākt mācīties
I just can’t get my head round what's been going on here.
come face to face
sākt mācīties
It was the first time he had come face to face with death.
put your foot in it
sākt mācīties
I've really put my foot in it this time.
see eye to eye
sākt mācīties
We didn’t exactly see eye to eye.
catch somebody's
sākt mācīties
catch somebody's
eye
sākt mācīties
As he drove through the city a billboard caught his eye.
keep an eye on
sākt mācīties
Mary will keep an eye on the kids this afternoon.
keep a straight face
sākt mācīties
I couldn’t keep a straight face when she said that.
get cold feet
sākt mācīties
The plan failed after sponsors got cold feet
can't face
sākt mācīties
I can't face going out tonight - I'm far too tired.
put your foot down
sākt mācīties
You'll just have to put your foot down and tell him he can’t stay out on school nights.
Review
sākt mācīties
Mark Kermode reviews new films for the BBC.
Veteran
sākt mācīties
Leo Stone is a veteran of several polar expeditions.
Polar
sākt mācīties
As our climate warms up the polar ice caps will begin to melt.
Descendant
sākt mācīties
He was a direct descendant of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Compass
sākt mācīties
Worsley took the compass Shackleton used.
marathon Juan ran the marathon in just under three hours.
sākt mācīties
marathon Juan ran the marathon in just under three hours.
Hell
sākt mācīties
Honestly the town centre is absolute hell on Saturday afternoons.
Navigation
sākt mācīties
The team had a map and modern navigation equipment.
Endure
sākt mācīties
It seemed impossible that anyone could endure such pain.
Spare
sākt mācīties
One of Shackleton's team fell seriously ill which luckily the 21st century team was spared.
Crevasse
sākt mācīties
There were incredibly dangerous crevasses on the Beardmore Glacier.
Plateau
sākt mācīties
They reached the Antarctic plateau.
Glacier
sākt mācīties
The plateau was more difficult to cross than the glacier.
Climax
sākt mācīties
The climax of the story is when they arrive at the place that Shackleton turned back.
Inspiring
sākt mācīties
Dr King was a great orator and an inspiring leader.
Memorable
sākt mācīties
We want to make this a truly memorable day for the children.
Relief
sākt mācīties
I felt a huge surge of relief and happiness.
Reputation
sākt mācīties
That judge has a reputation for being strict but fair.
Hero
sākt mācīties
His father was a war hero a former fighter pilot.
Shipwrecked
sākt mācīties
They were shipwrecked off the coast of Africa.
set off
sākt mācīties
I'll set off early to avoid the traffic.
cabin cruiser
sākt mācīties
He set off from Florida in his cabin cruiser.
Sail
sākt mācīties
Three tall ships sailed past.
blow up
sākt mācīties
It looks as if there's a storm blowing up.
Launch
sākt mācīties
The Canadian police plan to launch an investigation into the deal.
Noodle
sākt mācīties
Serve the meat with rice or noodles.
Ashore
sākt mācīties
Seals come ashore to breed in the spring.
life guard
sākt mācīties
He works as a lifeguard at the local swimming pool.
Shelter
sākt mācīties
They are in need of food and shelter.
Bare
sākt mācīties
She felt the warm sun on her bare arms.
Raft
sākt mācīties
They built a raft to escape from the island.
fishing rod
sākt mācīties
He has just bought a new fishing rod.
in the wild
sākt mācīties
There are very few pandas living in the wild now.
Threat
sākt mācīties
The fighting is a major threat to stability in the region.
Shock
sākt mācīties
He was suffering from shock.
Frostbite
sākt mācīties
I nearly got frostbite.
Hypothermia
sākt mācīties
When they found the climbers they were suffering from hypothermia.
Panic
sākt mācīties
He panicked when the car went out of control.
Faint
sākt mācīties
Several fans fainted in the blazing heat at the festival.
Incydent
sākt mācīties
Roads were sealed off because of a major incident.
Multiple
sākt mācīties
She's published multiple articles on the subject of conservation.
Deafness
sākt mācīties
Deafness is not a barrier to enjoying films or music.
Variation
sākt mācīties
At this time of year there's not much variation in temperature - it's always warm and dry.
Soaking
sākt mācīties
I got caught in the storm and am soaking wet.
Dense
sākt mācīties
The jungle was so dense we worried that we would lose our way.
torrential rain
sākt mācīties
The torrential rain last night caused severe flooding.
Freeze
sākt mācīties
I froze and listened; someone was in my apartment.
storm out of
sākt mācīties
He stormed out of the room.
like lightning
sākt mācīties
Mitch moved like lightning and caught the little girl before she fell.
be icy with
sākt mācīties
She was icy with me and refused to say hello.
cloud over
sākt mācīties
His face clouded over in disappointment.
a face like thunder
sākt mācīties
The boss had a face like thunder when he arrived this morning.
Avalanche
sākt mācīties
Luckily nobody was injured in the avalanche.
Warning
sākt mācīties
The weather forecast gave warnings of severe flooding this evening.
Instant
sākt mācīties
We had an instant connection as soon as we met.
curl up
sākt mācīties
I just wanted to curl up and go to sleep.
Packed
sākt mācīties
My mouth was packed with snow.
lose it
sākt mācīties
She completely lost it with one of the kids in the class.
be out of your mind
sākt mācīties
He must have been out of his mind to employ her.
upside down
sākt mācīties
To get the plant out of the pot turn it upside down and give it a gentle knock.
over the moon
sākt mācīties
She's over the moon about her new job.
Misfortune
sākt mācīties
It was a terrible misfortune but we're trying to be positive.
Trivial
sākt mācīties
She writes about such trivial subjects.
Drown
sākt mācīties
Many people drowned when the boat overturned.
Tremendous
sākt mācīties
Suddenly there was a tremendous bang and the whole building shook.
Pitch
sākt mācīties
The night was as black as pitch.
Violent
sākt mācīties
There was a violent storm last night.
Anxious
sākt mācīties
He was a bit anxious about the safety of the machinery.
Despairing
sākt mācīties
She gave me a despairing look.
Unbearable
sākt mācīties
The pain was almost unbearable.
Vision
sākt mācīties
He had a clear vision of how he hoped the company would develop.
Grab
sākt mācīties
I grabbed my bag and ran to catch the train.
Rail
sākt mācīties
Several passengers were leaning against the ship's rail.
Shiver
sākt mācīties
Jake stood shivering in the cold air.
Afloat
sākt mācīties
Somehow we kept the ship afloat.
Vividly
sākt mācīties
I can vividly remember the day we met.
after-effect
sākt mācīties
I'm still not sure how long the after-effects will last.
Tornado
sākt mācīties
John survived a tornado in Mississippi.
Twister
sākt mācīties
Did you hear about the twister in Iowa last week?
Goods
sākt mācīties
The goods train thundered past the towns.
Howl
sākt mācīties
The howl of the wind was terrifying.
Shudder
sākt mācīties
The ground shuddered as the tornado swept through.
Trailer
sākt mācīties
The rain against the side of the trailer sounded like machine-gun fire.
Snap
sākt mācīties
A twig snapped under my feet.
Consciousness
sākt mācīties
David lost consciousness at 8 o'clock and only woke up a few hours later.
end up
sākt mācīties
He came round for a coffee and we ended up having a meal together.
concussion He was rushed into hospital with concussion.
sākt mācīties
concussion He was rushed into hospital with concussion.
Lung
sākt mācīties
Smoking can cause lung cancer.
Cracked
sākt mācīties
He escaped with a cracked rib and bruising.
Rib
sākt mācīties
I think I might have broken a rib when I fell off my horse this morning.
Shattered
sākt mācīties
The cup fell off the shelf and shattered on the floor.
Surgeon
sākt mācīties
The surgeons managed to save his life.
Sew
sākt mācīties
She sewed the two sides together.
Drizzle
sākt mācīties
The rain isn't too bad - it's only drizzling.
Lightning
sākt mācīties
I find storms with thunder and lightning really exciting.
dull ache
sākt mācīties
She had a dull ache in her back.
lightning bolt
sākt mācīties
There's not much left of the house after it was struck by a bolt of lightning.
Wound
sākt mācīties
A nurse cleaned and bandaged the wound.
Complex
sākt mācīties
It was a very complex relationship between two complex people.
Calculation
sākt mācīties
Diana looked at the bill and made some rapid calculations.
Skid
sākt mācīties
The car skidded as she turned onto the highway.
Emergency
sākt mācīties
Lifeguards are trained to deal with emergencies.
(be) unsuccessful
sākt mācīties
We have been unsuccessful in finding a new manager.
Discouraged
sākt mācīties
A lot of players get discouraged and quit.
Impossible
sākt mācīties
It's impossible to be accurate about these things.
Misunderstand
sākt mācīties
They misunderstood our instructions and went the wrong way.
Advantage
sākt mācīties
Younger workers tend to be at an advantage.
Disadvantage
sākt mācīties
The disadvantage of the material is that it fades in strong sunlight.
Misread
sākt mācīties
The doctor must have misread the notes.
Likely
sākt mācīties
Snow showers are likely tomorrow.
Unlikely
sākt mācīties
The weather is unlikely to improve over the next few days.
Impatient
sākt mācīties
He turned away with an impatient gesture.
Regular
sākt mācīties
Our regular opening hours are 10a.m. to 7p.m.
Irregular
sākt mācīties
They work irregular hours.
Incapable
sākt mācīties
He seemed incapable of understanding how she felt.
Heatstroke
sākt mācīties
Heatstroke often occurs when the body is unable to control its temperature.
Dizzy
sākt mācīties
I hate heights - they make me feel dizzy.
Tap
sākt mācīties
I went up and tapped on the window.
Eventually
sākt mācīties
He eventually escaped and made his way back to England.
flood back
sākt mācīties
Memories of my time in Paris flooded back.
Snack
sākt mācīties
Drinks and light snacks are served at the bar.
Organic
sākt mācīties
The shop sells organic food.
be allergic to
sākt mācīties
I'm allergic to feathers.
Diet
sākt mācīties
She doesn’t eat a very healthy diet.
Strict
sākt mācīties
He follows a strict vegetarian diet.
Vegetarian
sākt mācīties
Let's go to the new vegetarian restaurant.
Vitamin
sākt mācīties
Try to eat foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals.
well-balanced
sākt mācīties
He makes sure he has a well-balanced diet.
Salt
sākt mācīties
This might need some salt and pepper.
dairy-free
sākt mācīties
She's on a dairy-free diet at the moment.
Honey
sākt mācīties
Honey is a good natural sweetener.
Curry
sākt mācīties
She ordered chicken curry for lunch.
Rice
sākt mācīties
Serve the meat with plain boiled rice.
Chicken
sākt mācīties
We’re having roast chicken for dinner tonight.
can't stand
sākt mācīties
I can’t stand bad table manners.
Chilli
sākt mācīties
Some people can’t stand the taste of chilli.
Spice
sākt mācīties
I love food which has lots of spice in it.
Flavour
sākt mācīties
Which flavour do you want - chocolate or vanilla?
Addictive
sākt mācīties
Scientists say that chocolate can actually be addictive.
for the sake of
sākt mācīties
He moved to the the seaside for the sake of his health.
Bitter
sākt mācīties
Lemon cordial is bitter but refreshing.
Caffeine
sākt mācīties
Avoid drinks with caffeine in them before bedtime.
Ingredient
sākt mācīties
Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.
Culture
sākt mācīties
In our culture it is rude to ask someone how much they earn.
Recipe
sākt mācīties
Have you got a recipe for tomato soup?
acquired taste
sākt mācīties
Chillies are an acquired taste.
Sensation
sākt mācīties
I felt a tingling sensation in my fingers.
Benefit
sākt mācīties
I never had the benefit of a university education.
Evidence
sākt mācīties
At present we have no evidence of life on other planets.
Raw
sākt mācīties
Cabbage can be eaten raw.
Research
sākt mācīties
It's a good idea to do lots of research before you buy a house.
Jaw
sākt mācīties
Our jaws aren't strong enough to chew huge quantities of plants like chimpanzees.
Chew
sākt mācīties
The meat's so tough I can hardly chew it.
Leisure
sākt mācīties
Most people now enjoy shorter working hours and more leisure time.
Debate
sākt mācīties
We had a really good debate about politics over dinner.
Rot
sākt mācīties
The trees were cut and left to rot.
Hunter
sākt mācīties
When humans learned to preserve meat it meant hunters didn’t have to bring back meat so often.
Digestive
sākt mācīties
The development of cooking resulted in our digestive systems becoming much smaller.
Brain
sākt mācīties
Our brains are much more developed than other animals'.
take place
sākt mācīties
The next meeting will take place on Thursday.
Tradition
sākt mācīties
It's tradition that the eldest son inherits the property.
Divide
sākt mācīties
The book is divided into six sections.
ice age
sākt mācīties
During the ice age most of Britain was uninhabited.
Similarity
sākt mācīties
I can see the similarities between you and your sister.
self-service
sākt mācīties
The atmosphere is more casual in a self-service restaurant.
Formal
sākt mācīties
Will the dinner be very formal? Should we dress up smartly?
Common
sākt mācīties
Bad dreams are fairly common among children.
Critic
sākt mācīties
He has become a food critic.
Humus
sākt mācīties
They suggested he grab some hummus from his usual Greek takeout.
Takeout
sākt mācīties
He eats too many takeouts.
Reflective
sākt mācīties
Always wear reflective clothes when you ride your bike at night.
Jar
sākt mācīties
There was only half a jar of peanut butter left.
Olive
sākt mācīties
I don't really like olives - they're so salty.
Artichoke
sākt mācīties
There were jars of artichokes on the walls.
turn out
sākt mācīties
To my surprise it turned out that I was wrong.
turn somebody away
sākt mācīties
A year before he had been turned away from the half-empty restaurant.
Unaccompanied
sākt mācīties
Unaccompanied children are not allowed on the premises.
squeeze somebody in
sākt mācīties
The restaurant was full but the waitress squeezed him in.
Impress
sākt mācīties
We were very impressed by the standard of his work.
Stare
sākt mācīties
She stared at me in disbelief.
Cash
sākt mācīties
You can pay with cash or with a credit card.
strike up
sākt mācīties
I struck up a conversation with the girl sitting next to me.
Mousse
sākt mācīties
I had chocolate mousse for dessert.
Arugula
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He recommended they try the arugula salad.
leather-bound
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He owned a leather-bound volume of Shakespeare's plays.
Softish
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The restaurant played softish jazz music.
Overly
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I'm not overly fond of cats.
sickly-sweet
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There were no sickly-sweet smiles.
Insulting
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He made several insulting remarks
Complimentary
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Please accept this complimentary dessert.
Tripe
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He was given a complimentary tripe stew.
Stew
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He didn’t know what was in the stew.
Intestine
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You can eat intestines - they're delicious with onions and peppers.
Foodie
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My boyfriend is a real foodie he loves to cook and to eat out.
Chef
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He's the chef at the new French restaurant.
extend a greeting
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The chef came over to extend a greeting.
Cuisine
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He knew a little about traditional Italian cuisine.
Cool
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She's pretty cool. violinist His younger sister is a brilliant violinist.
Media
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The scandal was widely reported in the national media.
Contestant
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He was a contestant on a TV game show.
Keen
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He told me he was keen to help.

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