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advanced vocab::unit 1blunt (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>they say what they rlly think,even if it is impolite n will hurt or offend s.o<br></i></span>Ex: a blunt reply/remark/refusal<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; to be blunt,......"
advanced vocab::unit 1brash (a)"<i><span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);"">they r annoyingly loud, overconfident n aggressive</span></i><br>Ex: that TV presenter is far too noisy and brash for my liking"
advanced vocab::unit 1calculating (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>they get what they want by careful n clever planning, without caring abt anyone else</i></span><br>Ex: Percy is disliked by most of his colleauges bc of his sly n calculating ways of getting what he wants"
advanced vocab::unit 1callous (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>they r cruel n heartless</i></span><br>Ex: his callous disregard of her feellings upset her"
advanced vocab::unit 1cantankerous (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>they r bad-tempered n tend to argue with ppl abt insignificant things</i></span><br>Ex: Paul is not an easy person to have as a friend, bc he is so cantankerous"
advanced vocab::unit 1cheerful (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>they r happy n in good mood</i></span>"
advanced vocab::unit 1curt (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>they r very abrupt ( n rude, as a result) when they talk to another person</i></span><br>Ex: i knew from his curt tone that he was angry"
advanced vocab::unit 1fickle (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>they r not faithful of loyal to their friends</i></span><br>Ex: how can u have trusted s.o as fickle as Joan?"
advanced vocab::unit 1inquisitive (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>(1) they r always trying to find out abt other ppl's lives,often by asking a lot of qs<br>(2) -possitive- interested in many different things n always wanting to know more abt them (often used abt children)</i><br><br></span>"
advanced vocab::unit 1meticulous (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>they r very careful abt what they do, paying attention to small details n making sure that everything is correct or in order<br></i></span>Ex: mother was always meticulous abt her appearance."
advanced vocab::unit 1persistent (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>they refuse to give up, despite difficulties or opposition<br></i></span>Ex: the customer was most persistent n refused to speak to anyone but the manager"
advanced vocab::unit 1reckless (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>they do dangerous things without thinking abt the consequences of their actions (a reckless driver). [reckless driving, also used to describe actions]<br></i></span>Ex: that was a very reckless thing to do"
advanced vocab::unit 1ruthless (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>they r cruel n cold n have no mercy or feelings for others [used to describe actions]</i></span><br>Ex: a ruthless decison&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;the dictator was ruthless in silencing opposition n had the mass media strictly censored"
advanced vocab::unit 1squeamish (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>they do not like the sight of, and r usually upset by, unpleasant things</i> <i><b>such as blood or needle<br></b></i></span>Ex: this horror film is not for ppl who r squeamish"
advanced vocab::unit 1sullen (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>they r bad tempered n do not speak much</i></span><br>Ex: Rob sat in his room, in one of sullen moods again"
advanced vocab::unit 1unscrupulous (a)they r prepared to act in an immoral n dishonest way to get what they want.<br>Ex: Saul Goodman
advanced vocab::unit 1volatile (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>they lose their temper very quickly n easily</i></span><br>Ex: we need s.o who is calm, patient n level-headed. Joe is too far volatile"
advanced vocab::unit 1withdrawn (a)"<i><span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);"">they r very quiet n do not like talking to others</span></i><br>Ex: Katy is so withdrawn n introverted that u can hardly get a word out of her"
advanced vocab::unit 2avid (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>very enthusiastic (for ppl)</i></span><br>Ex: an avid reader/football/stamp collector"
advanced vocab::unit 2blatant (a)"<i><span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);"">very obvious, done without shame or embarrassment (used to describe bad things)</span></i>"
advanced vocab::unit 2breathtaking (a)"<i><span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);"">very beautiful, suprising or impressive&nbsp;</span></i>"
advanced vocab::unit 2gripping (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>very exciting, for films n books</i></span><br>Ex: it was a gripping tale of murder n intrigue"
advanced vocab::unit 2harrowinhg (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>shocking making u feel very upset (not used to describe ppl)</i></span><br>Ex: a harrowing film/tale."
advanced vocab::unit 2lax (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>not strict or not careful enough (for safety measures, security, morals etc)</i></span>"
advanced vocab::unit 2lenient (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>not strict; used to describe ppl in positon to punis ( parents, teachers,etc)<br><br></i></span>"
advanced vocab::unit 2meteoric (a)"<i><span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);"">very sudden n very quick ( generally used with the word <b>rise )</b></span></i>"
advanced vocab::unit 2misleading (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>giving the wrong information</i></span>"
advanced vocab::unit 2piercing (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>loud n high-pitched (for noises)</i></span>"
advanced vocab::unit 2prolific (a)"<i><span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);"">producing a large&nbsp; number of works (for artists, composers n writers)</span></i>"
advanced vocab::unit 2sporadic (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>happening a irregular intervals</i></span><br>Ex: sporadic fighting/shots/violence/outbreaks"
advanced vocab::unit 2staunch (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>very loyal&nbsp;</i></span>"
advanced vocab::unit 2sweeping (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>(1) too general n therefore not valid (for statements n generalisations)<br>(2) large n affecting everyone (for changes n reforms)</i><br><br></span>"
advanced vocab::unit 2watertight (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>impossible to prove wrong or argue against</i></span><br>Ex: watertight arguments/court/alibi"
advanced vocab::unit 2dreary (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>boring n depressing</i></span><br>Ex: a dreary day/life/town"
advanced vocab::unit 2dull (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>boring, without life</i></span>"
advanced vocab::unit 2mundane (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>ordinary, boring, giving little satisfaction; often used to describe jobs</i></span><br>Ex: he had a mundane job in a local bank"
advanced vocab::unit 2tedious (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>boring n often frustrating&nbsp;<br></i></span>Ex: tedious journey/task/job"
advanced vocab::unit 2atrocious (a)"<i><span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);"">extremely bad</span></i>"
advanced vocab::unit 2dreadful (a)"<i><span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);"">very bad</span></i>"
advanced vocab::unit 2lousy (a)"<i><span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);"">(informal) very bad</span></i>"
advanced vocab::unit 2flawless (a)"<i><span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);"">perfect, with no faults</span></i>"
advanced vocab::unit 2impeccable (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>perfect, faultless</i></span><br>Ex: impeccable appearance/reputation/taste in sth"
advanced vocab::unit 2unblemished (a)"<i><span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);"">sth that has not been spoilt or harmed</span></i><br>Ex: unblemished record/reputation/character"
advanced vocab::unit 2arduous (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>tiring n involving a lot of effort</i></span>"
advanced vocab::unit 2gruelling (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>tiring n lasting for a long time</i></span><br>Ex: gruelling schedual/day/race"
advanced vocab::unit 2strenuous (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>needing a lot of physical effort</i></span>"
advanced vocab::unit 2bedraggled (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>untidy, dirty n wet (for ppl)</i></span>"
advanced vocab::unit 2dishevelled (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>untidy&nbsp;</i></span><br>Ex: dishevelled clothes/hair/appearance"
advanced vocab::unit 2scruffy (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>untidy (for ppl/place/pld n worn out clothes)</i></span>"
advanced vocab::unit 2astute (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>clever at understanding ppl n situations</i><br></span>Ex: astute politician/plan/look"
advanced vocab::unit 2crafty (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>clever n good at using deception to achieve success</i></span>"
advanced vocab::unit 2shrewd (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>clever n showing good judgement of other ppl n situations</i></span><br>Ex: shrewd businessman/investment/eyes"
advanced vocab::unit 2wily (a)"<i><span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);"">clever, experienced at deceiving ppl, not easily decieved</span></i>"
advanced vocab::unit 2conventional (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>ordinary, normal&nbsp;</i></span>"
advanced vocab::unit 2mainstream (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>ordinary, conventional, neither strange nor extreme</i></span>"
advanced vocab::unit 2middle-of-the-road (a)"<span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);""><i>ordinary</i></span>"
advanced vocab::unit 2run-of-the-mill (a)"<i><span style=""color: rgb(0, 85, 255);"">ordinary, not special</span></i>"
advanced vocab::unit 11and finally; used to introduce the last and often worst thing in a listand, to cap it all<br><br><br>
advanced vocab::unit 11 immediately and without thinkingat the drop of a hat
advanced vocab::unit 11to have less money than you should have [Note: I don't want you to be out of pocket: an expression used to check if sb will have enough money themselves if they lend you money]to be out of pocket
advanced vocab::unit 11 unfair and cruel; for a criticism/remark/commentbelow the belt
advanced vocab::unit 11 to fit perfectly; used for clothesto fit like a glove
advanced vocab::unit 11 (informal) be dismissed from your job [Note: to give/be given the boot]to get the boot
advanced vocab::unit 11 to get angry about sth; generally used to describe sb else not yourselfto get hot under the collar about sth
advanced vocab::unit 11 to have already achieved or done sthto get/have sth under your belt
advanced vocab::unit 11 to have a secret plan or ideato have sth up your sleeve
advanced vocab::unit 11 if I were you/him/etcIf I were in your/his/etc shoes
advanced vocab::unit 11 to work harder and start trying to improve your work/behaviour/ performanceto pull your socks up
advanced vocab::unit 11 (informal) to be the dominant partner of the two people involved; generally used about womensb wears the trousers (in that house)
advanced vocab::unit 11to be bruised everywhereto be black and blue all over
advanced vocab::unit 11 to look angrily at sbto give sb a black look
advanced vocab::unit 11 written or printed [Note: to have sth down in black and white: to have written proof of sth]in black end white
advanced vocab::unit 11the illegal buying and selling of goods or the illegal changing of moneythe black market
advanced vocab::unit 11 not very oftenonce in a blue moon
advanced vocab::unit 11 suddenly and unexpectedlyout of the blue
advanced vocab::unit 11 you can (scream/ argue) as much as you like but (I won't change my mind/ we won't let you ...)you can... until you are blue in the<br>face, but...
advanced vocab::unit 11 an area of countryside that surrounds a city and in which the construction of houses is strictly controlledthe green belt
advanced vocab::unit 11 to give sb (especially a business) permission to do sthto give sb the green light (to do sth)
advanced vocab::unit 11 to be very good at growing and looking after plantsto have green fingers
advanced vocab::unit 11 complicated official rules and regulations/ bureaucracyred tape
advanced vocab::unit 11 to have spent more money than is in your account - so that you owe the bank moneyto be in the red
advanced vocab::unit 11 to catch or discover sb while they are in the middle of doing sth wrongto catch sb red-handed
advanced vocab::unit 11 an office job [Note: blue-collar work: manual labour]a white-collar Job
advanced vocab::unit 11 to lose all the colour in your face because you are very shocked or sickto go as white as a sheet
advanced vocab::unit 12 to be much inferior to<br><br>I like Krispy burgers, but they are not a patch on Krusty burgers.not to be a patch on
advanced vocab::unit 12 (i) (of two things e.g. results, alibis, etc which should be the same) to be different (ii) (of two people) not to agree with one another about sth or not to share the same opinions or outlook on life<br><br>Richards was at odds with his colleagues over the decisionto be at odds with
advanced vocab::unit 12 by far (and away) is used to emphasise superlatives<br><br>Of the two players, Franks is by far and away the most experienced.to be by far (and away) + superlative
advanced vocab::unit 12 to be equally + adjective (used when sb has made a comparison you don't agree with)to be every bit/just as + adjective + as
advanced vocab::unit 12 to be exactly the same as<br><br>Your answers to the maths problems are identical to mine.to be identical to
advanced vocab::unit 12 to be much better than the other people who share the same activity<br><br>When it comes to modern dance music, The Chemicals are in a league of their own.to be in a league of one's own
advanced vocab::unit 12 there is not much difference between<br><br>Her reaction to the news was much the same as mine.to be much the same as
advanced vocab::unit 12 the structures are used (i) when you contradict sb because you think they are exaggerating (ii) to highlight the fact that sth was/is not what you expect(ed) it to be or what it should be<br><br>It wasn't so much a river as a stream.<br><br>She was more of a mother to me than a sister.sb/sth was more of a + noun than a + noun/was not so much a + noun as a + noun
advanced vocab::unit 12 to be much inferior to<br><br>He is not nearly as talented as she is.not to be nearly as + adjective + as
advanced vocab::unit 12 to be much inferior to<br><br>The reds are nothing like as good as the blues.to be nothing like as + adjective + as
advanced vocab::unit 12 to be much inferior to<br><br>His second book is nowhere near as good as his first book.to be nowhere near as + adjective + as
advanced vocab::unit 12 to have very different ideas and attitudes<br><br>My parents and I are on a different wavelength when it comes to taste in music.to be on a different wavelength
advanced vocab::unit 12 to be much better than<br><br>He is streets ahead of the other players in the competition.<br><br>Sweden are head and shoulders above the other teams in the tournament.to be streets ahead of/to be head and shoulders above
advanced vocab::unit 12 to be different fromto be (totally, quite) unlike
advanced vocab::unit 12 to be (very) similar in appearance or character Opp: to bear little/no resemblance toto bear a (striking) resemblance to
advanced vocab::unit 12 not to share the same ideas.<br><br>background, qualities, etcto have nothing in common (with sb)
advanced vocab::unit 12 to seem small or unimportant when compared to sth else (used for problems)to pale in comparison (to sth)
advanced vocab::unit 12 to recognise differences between<br><br>Only their own mother can tell Simon and Mike apart.to tell apart
advanced vocab::unit 12 there is a very big difference betweenthere is a world of difference between
advanced vocab::unit 12 to say/ think/do sth different from what has already been mentioned; always comes in the second half of a sentenceto think/say/do otherwise
advanced vocab::unit 12 to be different from each other<br><br>Cats may vary in size, shape, colour and character, but they make wonderful pets.to vary in
advanced vocab::unit 14 if the police act on a tip-off, they use information they have been given to try to prevent a crime or seize a criminal/illegal goods.to act on a tip-off
advanced vocab::unit 14 to escape from prisonto break out of prison/jail
advanced vocab::unit 14 to be found guilty in a court of law of a crime you have been accused of committingto be convicted of a crime
advanced vocab::unit 14to place a barrier around an area or building so as to prevent people leaving or enteringto cordon (an area/building) off
advanced vocab::unit 14 to have to pay a certain amount of money as punishment for committing a crimeto be fined for (committing) a crime
advanced vocab::unit 14to be in a court of law where a judge or jury decide that sb committed/did not commit the crime they have been accused ofto be found (not) guilty of
advanced vocab::unit 14 to do sth wrong or illegal and not be punished for itto get away with sth
advanced vocab::unit 14 to rob a person or a place, using a weapon [Note: a hold-up: a robbery]to hold (sb/sth) up
advanced vocab::unit 14 an official investigationan Inquiry Into (+ noun)
advanced vocab::unit 14 to be given a lighter punishment (a fine/a caution) than you deserveto let sb off (with a fine/caution, etc)
advanced vocab::unit 14 to steal and escape with sthto make off with sth
advanced vocab::unit 14to have escaped from prison and not been captured by the authoritiesto be on the loose
advanced vocab::unit 14 to be trying to escape or hide from the policeto be on the run
advanced vocab::unit 14 to be in a court of law, where a judge and/or jury are deciding whether you are guilty of a crimeto be on trial for (committing) a crime
advanced vocab::unit 14 to say in a court of law that you are (not) guilty of the crime you have been accused of committingto plead (not) gulity (to the charges)
advanced vocab::unit 14 to be set free from prisonto be released from prison
advanced vocab::unit 14 to say that sth is not possible<br>to rule out (the possibility of) sth
advanced vocab::unit 14 if a judge sentences sb, he or she states in court what their punishment is going to beto be sentenced to (e number of years in prison)
advanced vocab::unit 14 to be accepted as true or satisfactory when it is carefully examined in courtto stand up (in court)
advanced vocab::unit 14 to provide the court with information that shows that sb is guilty of the crime that they have been accused of committingto testify against sb
advanced vocab::unit 14 to tell the police where and when a crime will be committed or where a criminal or illegal, stolen goods can be found [Note: a tip-off: a piece of information given to the police, usually in secret]to tip (sb) off
advanced vocab::unit 14 to look for and findto track (sb/sth) down
advanced vocab::unit 15 a person or story which to hand down a sentence: (a judge) proves that sb was not in a place when a crime was committed [Note: watertight alibi: alibi that is impossible to disprove]an alibi
advanced vocab::unit 15 a request to a court asking for a previous decision to be changed<br>an appeal
advanced vocab::unit 15 threatening to reveal a secret about sb unless they do sth the other person wantsblackmail
advanced vocab::unit 15 dealings with the police for a very minor crimea brush with the law
advanced vocab::unit 15 a hidden number of, used for explosives, weapons, etca cache of
advanced vocab::unit 15 a list of crimes which sb has been found guilty of, which is kept by the policea criminal record
advanced vocab::unit 15 (police) to decide that sb did not commit the crime that they are charged with to drop the charges against sb
advanced vocab::unit 15 to look exactly like sb (a criminal) that has been describedto fit a description
advanced vocab::unit 15 to announce in a court of law what sentence a criminal will receiveto hand down a sentence
advanced vocab::unit 15(a lawyer) to defend sb in a court of lawto handle sb's defence
advanced vocab::unit 15 an experienced criminal who is unlikely to ever abide by the lawa hardened criminal
advanced vocab::unit 15 a person who does not break the lawa law-abiding citizen
advanced vocab::unit 15 not a single piece of evidencenot a shred of evidence
advanced vocab::unit 15 (a judge) to tell a court what punishment a convicted person will receiveto pass sentence
advanced vocab::unit 15 (formal, police language) to arrest sbto place sb under arrest
advanced vocab::unit 15 a policeman who does not wear a uniforma plain-clothes policeman
advanced vocab::unit 15arrested and kept in prison while waiting to go to courtto be In/taken Into police custody
advanced vocab::unit 15 to make an official accusation against sb, which has to be decided in a court of lawto press charges against sb
advanced vocab::unit 15to have previously been found guilty of a crime in a court of lawa previous conviction for ...
advanced vocab::unit 15 money paid to sb who threatens to hurt or blackmail the other personprotection money
advanced vocab::unit 15 to be rejected; for an appeal/a decisionto be quashed
advanced vocab::unit 15 if the police raid a place, they arrive without warning and search it because they believe that a criminal or sth illegal is hidden there [Note: a raid (n)]to rald
advanced vocab::unit 15 to decide in a court of law whether sb is guilty or not guilty of a crimeto reach a verdict
advanced vocab::unit 15 sb who is waiting to go on trial does not have to wait in prison because a large sum of money has been paid as a guarantee that they will not run awayto be released on ball
advanced vocab::unit 15a spate of robberies/ break-ins/attacks/etc is a series of these things that follow each other, often in the same area, over a short period of timea spate of...
advanced vocab::unit 15to stand trialto go to a court of law and be judged
advanced vocab::unit 15to trace the whereabouts of sb: (police language)/(formal) to look for sb
advanced vocab::unit 16blocked (for sinks or toilets) sth is stopping the water from leaving it advanced vocab::unit 16bluntnot sharp <br>
advanced vocab::unit 16to break/cut in half: to break/cut sth into two pieces<br><br>He broke the bar of chocolate in half and gave Jo one piece.
advanced vocab::unit 16bruised: (for a piece of fruit) with brown marks on it (under which the flesh of the fruit is soft and tastes unpleasant)
advanced vocab::unit 16to burst: to explode, letting water or air escape
advanced vocab::unit 16chippedwith a small piece broken off<br> I chipped a tooth while biting into an apple.
advanced vocab::unit 16to come off: to fall from/become separated from advanced vocab::unit 16crackedslightly damaged, with lines appearing on the surface
advanced vocab::unit 16to be crumbling off(for plaster) small pieces of plaster are falling off because it is very old and very dry
advanced vocab::unit 16to crushto press or squeeze sth hard so as to change its shape or completely destroy it
advanced vocab::unit 16dented: with a hollow in the surface caused by hitting or pressing (for metals)
advanced vocab::unit 16(sth Is) falling to pieces: sth is very old and in very bad condition
advanced vocab::unit 16filthyvery dirty<br>filthy clothes/car/room/hands, etc
advanced vocab::unit 16flat(i) (of a fizzy drink) having lost its bubbles and tasting unpleasant (ii) (of a tyre) without enough air
advanced vocab::unit 16frayed/fraying: with loose threads at the edges<br><br>fraying jeans/rugs/a frayed carpet
advanced vocab::unit 16grimy: very dirty<br><br>Cities were grimy, squalid places to live in during the Industrial Revolution.
advanced vocab::unit 16grubbydirty<br><br>His hands were grubby from working in the garden.
advanced vocab::unit 16Sth has seen better dayssth (a television, a car, etc) is now old and not in very good condition
advanced vocab::unit 16moth-eatenold, in poor condition and with holes (for material)
advanced vocab::unit 16mouldywith mould on it (i.e. a soft growth which looks like green/ blue fur and grows on old food)
advanced vocab::unit 16sth is on its last legssth is in very bad condition and very soon it will stop working
advanced vocab::unit 16to be peeling off: (for wallpaper/ paint) to be falling off a surface
advanced vocab::unit 16rickety(for furniture) old, weak and unstable
advanced vocab::unit 16to ripto tear sth badly/to get badly torn
advanced vocab::unit 16to rip sth to shredsto tear paper or material into little pieces
advanced vocab::unit 16rustywith rust on it (i.e. a red-brown substance that covers some metals when they get wet)
advanced vocab::unit 16to scrapeto scratch
advanced vocab::unit 16to shatter (into a thousand/million pieces): to break into many tiny pieces (generally used for things made of glass or china
advanced vocab::unit 16to smash to smithereens/Into tiny piecesto break into very small pieces
advanced vocab::unit 16to snap sth in twoto break sth (made of a hard material) in two pieces
advanced vocab::unit 16to splitto separate (not necessarily completely) into two pieces, often along a straight line
advanced vocab::unit 16sth is still in one pieceif you drop sth (a cup, glass, etc) and it is still in one piece, it has not broken
advanced vocab::unit 16stained: with a mark that is difficult to remove
advanced vocab::unit 16stale: not fresh
advanced vocab::unit 16threadbare: the material sth is made. of has become very old, weak and thin<br><br>threadbare carpet/sofa/chair
advanced vocab::unit 17but rest assuredbut do not worry
advanced vocab::unit 17to go to any lengths to do sthto do anything to get or achieve sth
advanced vocab::unit 17to have (absolutely) no intention (whatsoever) of doing sthwill definitely not do sth/act in a certain way
advanced vocab::unit 17to be hell-bent on doing sth to be absolutely determined to do sth (often sth dangerous or potentially harmful)
advanced vocab::unit 17If sb thinks he/she is going to/can ..., then they have got another think coming(spoken phrase) if sb thinks they can do sth bad and that nothing will happen, then they are wrong
advanced vocab::unit 17I'm not prepared toI refuse to
advanced vocab::unit 17one way or another I'm going to...:<br><br>It doesn't matter how I do it or how it happens; the important thing is I'll do it/it will happen
advanced vocab::unit 17there's no way: I absolutely refuse to (used to show that you will not change your mind) [Note: when No way... begins a sentence it is followed by an inversion]
advanced vocab::unit 17sb will stop at nothing to ... sb will do anything no matter how Illegal or cruel it is to get sth
advanced vocab::unit 17to appeal: if sth appeals to sb, they find it attractive and interesting
advanced vocab::unit 17to be besotted/madly in love with sb: to be absolutely in love with sb
advanced vocab::unit 17to detest sth: really hate
advanced vocab::unit 17to be devoted to sb: to love sb a lot and be very loyal towards them; often used for husband wife or parent child relationships; also used as an adjective before a noun
advanced vocab::unit 17to go off sth/sbto stop liking sth/sb that you used to like in the past
advanced vocab::unit 17to hate the sight of: to really hate
advanced vocab::unit 17to have a soft spot for sb: (informal) to have a special liking for sb
advanced vocab::unit 17to have no time for sb: to dislike and have no respect for sb because of their attitude or the way they behave
advanced vocab::unit 17not to be overly keen on sth: to dislike, but not intensely
advanced vocab::unit 17to loathe: to really hate sb/sth
advanced vocab::unit 17to object to sth: to dislike sth and feel angry about it because you think it is wrong or unfair
advanced vocab::unit 17to be partial to sth: to like; especially used for food and drink
advanced vocab::unit 17to take an instant dislike to sb to dislike sb the moment you meet them
advanced vocab::unit 17to take a shine to sb: (informal) to begin to like sb, having only known them for a short time
advanced vocab::unit 17to take to sb/sth: to like sb/sth advanced vocab::unit 17not to think much of sth/sb: not to think sth/sb is very good
advanced vocab::unit 17to think the world of sb: to like, respect and admire sb
advanced vocab::unit 18a blind corner: a comer around which you cannot see
advanced vocab::unit 18a collision: a crash in which two moving vehicles hit each other
advanced vocab::unit 18the crash barrier: strong low fence built along the side of a road or between two halves of a motorway to prevent accidents
advanced vocab::unit 18to dent a car: to damage the metal (the door, the bumper, the bonnet, etc) of a car
advanced vocab::unit 18to do... kph: to drive at ... kph
advanced vocab::unit 18to draw up: to stop in a vehicle
advanced vocab::unit 18(to be on) full beam: if your lights are on full beam, they are raised so that you can see more
advanced vocab::unit 18to get out (of a car): to leave a car, taxi, van, lorry [Note: for all other forms of transport (plane, train, bike, etc) you use to get off] Opp: to get in/into a car [Note: for all other forms of transport you use to get on]
advanced vocab::unit 18a hairpin bend: sharp bend in road, where road turns back in opposite direction
advanced vocab::unit 18heavy traffic: lots of traffic
advanced vocab::unit 18to hit/siem on the brakes: to brake quickly and suddenly
advanced vocab::unit 18to jump a red light: to pass through a traffic light that is red
advanced vocab::unit 18a lane: large, wide roads are divided into lanes (most motorways have 3 or more lanes)
advanced vocab::unit 18the lights changed: the traffic lights turned red or green
advanced vocab::unit 18to mount the pavement: to go up on the pavement while driving
advanced vocab::unit 18to overtake: to pass a car which is in front of you
advanced vocab::unit 18to pull away: to start driving, having previously stopped (e.g. at traffic lights) or having previously been parked
advanced vocab::unit 18to pull Into somewhere: to leave the road in order to stop somewhere [Note: to pull In: to move to the side of the road in order to let another vehicle pass]
advanced vocab::unit 18to pull out: to join the traffic, having previously stopped
advanced vocab::unit 18to pull (sb) over: to stop at the side of the road
advanced vocab::unit 18to pull up: to stop in a vehicle
advanced vocab::unit 18to put a car into reverse: to change into reverse gear so that you can move backwards
advanced vocab::unit 18to skid: to slide on the road
advanced vocab::unit 18to speed: to go faster than the speed limit
advanced vocab::unit 18to stall: if sb/a car stalls, the engine of the car stops suddenly
advanced vocab::unit 18to swerve to avold sth: to suddenly move one's car sideways so as to avoid sth in the road
advanced vocab::unit 18to tow: if one vehicle tows another, it pulis that vehicle behind it, often by means of a rope or a chain
advanced vocab::unit 18to tow (sth) away: to remove a vehicle that has been illegally parked or that has been involved in an accident by towing it
advanced vocab::unit 18a windscreen: the front window of a car
advanced vocab::unit 18to write (a car) off: to damage a car so badly that repairing it would cost more than buying a new one [Note: a write-off: sth that has been written off]
advanced vocab::unit 19appetite: desire to eat
advanced vocab::unit 19a big eater: a person who eats a lot and has big meals
advanced vocab::unit 19to bolt (sth) down to eat very quickly, generally because you are in a hurry
advanced vocab::unit 19canned/tinned goods: food put into a metal container and sealed to remain fresh
advanced vocab::unit 19I could eat a horse: I'm very hungry: often preceded by I'm starving
advanced vocab::unit 19crockery: the collective noun for plates, cups, mugs, bowls, dishes, etc
advanced vocab::unit 19cutlery: the collective noun for knives, forks and spoons
advanced vocab::unit 19dig Inl: (informal) start eating
advanced vocab::unit 19to eat sb out of house and home: if sb visits or stays with sb and eats them out of house and home, they eat all the food in the house
advanced vocab::unit 19to be famished/starving/ravenous: to be very hungry
advanced vocab::unit 19a gadget a small, useful and clever machine or tool
advanced vocab::unit 19to grab a bite to eat to quickly have sth to eat; generally in a fast food restaurant
advanced vocab::unit 19the larder: the cupboard in the kitchen where food is kept
advanced vocab::unit 19to be/feel peckish: to be a little hungry
advanced vocab::unit 19to pick at your food: to eat your food very slowly and without enthusiasm (generally when you are unhappy/ unwell/do not like the food)
advanced vocab::unit 19to spoil your appetite: to eat sth before a meal, so that you are no longer hungry when it is mealtime
advanced vocab::unit 19to wolf sth down: to eat sth very quickly, often because you are very hungry or in a hurry
advanced vocab::unit 19to work up an appetite: to do sth (generally some kind of physical exercise) which makes you hungry
advanced vocab::unit 19fizzy drinks: <br> Opp: stillcarbonated soft drinks
advanced vocab::unit 19to be gasping for a drink: to be extremely thirsty
advanced vocab::unit 19mineral water. bottled water, generally taken from spas and considered to be healthier that tap water
advanced vocab::unit 19on the house: if you go to a café or a restaurant and you are given sth (a drink, a dessert, etc) on the house, you do not have to pay for it
advanced vocab::unit 19to be parched: to be very thirsty
advanced vocab::unit 19to quench your thirst to satisfy your thirst so that you are no longer thirsty
advanced vocab::unit 19soft drinks: cold (often fizzy) drinks that do not contain alcohol
advanced vocab::unit 20a borderline candidatea person who has equal chances of passing or failling an exam
advanced vocab::unit 20a certificateofficial document sb receives on completing course of study or training
advanced vocab::unit 20to cheat in an examto use dishonest methods (e.g. copying from the student next to you) in order to pass an exam
advanced vocab::unit 20to come top of your classto be the best in your class
advanced vocab::unit 20a coursea series of lessons in a particular subject (you can do a course at a training institute, at a language institute, etc
advanced vocab::unit 20a degreethe qualification you receive when you have finished studying a course at university; [Note: to do a degree: to study for a degree]
advanced vocab::unit 20diplomaqualification awarded to student by college, or by high school in USA
advanced vocab::unit 20to drop out of universityto leave university before finishing your degree
advanced vocab::unit 20edutainment: sth designed to be both educational and entertaining
advanced vocab::unit 20to excel at: to be very good at
advanced vocab::unit 20to be expelled from school: to be dismissed from school permanently because you have done sth very bad
advanced vocab::unit 20a gifted student: a student with natural ability to do sth well
advanced vocab::unit 20a grade: mark received by students in examination or for written work, usually in form of a letter
advanced vocab::unit 20a graduate: a person who has received a degree from a university
advanced vocab::unit 20to graduate from university: to leave university, having finished your degree course and having got your qualifications
advanced vocab::unit 20to learn sth by heart: to leam sth so well that you do not need to read it
advanced vocab::unit 20to lecture in: to teach a particular subject at university
advanced vocab::unit 20a lenient teacher. a teacher who is not strict and does not punish students who deserve to be punished
advanced vocab::unit 20a mark: point given for correct answer or for doing well in examination
advanced vocab::unit 20a mock exam: a practice exam usually taken a short time before a real and important exam
advanced vocab::unit 20to pass an exam with flying colours; to do very well in an exam and get very good marks
advanced vocab::unit 20to play truant: to miss school without permission
advanced vocab::unit 20to be popular: if you are popular, everybody likes you
advanced vocab::unit 20a post-graduate: sb who is studying for an advanced degree (a master's degree or a doctorate) at university
advanced vocab::unit 20to research/to do research Into: to do advanced studies in a particular subject (often done by people who have a university doctorate) Iresearch is an uncountable noun]
advanced vocab::unit 20to revise: to study for an exam [Note: revision (n)]
advanced vocab::unit 20to sail through an exarn: to pass an exam very easily and with a good mark
advanced vocab::unit 20to sit (for) an exam: to take an exam
advanced vocab::unit 20an undergraduate: sb who is studying for their first degree at university
advanced vocab::unit 20to win a scholarship: to be given money to help pay for the education you receive (you often win a<br>scholarship by doing well in an entrance exam)