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Here is a list of useful or new words from Headway 5th edition Upper Intermediate Student's Book.
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autobiography
banter
beggar
blankly
bother
buddy
cheers
colloquial
cramped
crisp
desire
determine
drag
familiar
flamingo
freak
grasp
great stuff
heartwarming
hordes
housewarming
humid
illiterate
kit
modest
nap
notorious
novel
orphanage
paradise
pelican
pups
remotely
shabby
shelter
slum
snorkel
source
star‐studded
sticky
suppose
swing
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/ˈbeɡə(r)/
/ˈblæŋkli/
/ˈbɒðə(r)/
/ˈbʌdi/
/tʃɪə(r)z/
/kəˈləʊkwiəl/
/kræmpt/
/krɪsp/
/dɪˈzaɪə(r)/
/dɪˈtɜː(r)mɪn/
/dræɡ/
/fəˈmɪliə(r)/
/fləˈmɪŋɡəʊ/
/friːk/
/ɡrɑːsp/
/stʌf/
/ˈhɑː(r)tˌwɔː(r)mɪŋ/
/hɔː(r)dz/
/ˈhaʊsˌwɔː(r)mɪŋ/
/ˈhjuːmɪd/
/ɪˈlɪtərət/
/kɪt/
/ˈmɒdɪst/
/næp/
/nəʊˈtɔːriəs/
/ˈnɒv(ə)l/
/ˈɔː(r)f(ə)nɪdʒ/
/ˈpærədaɪs/
/ˈpelɪkən/
/pʌps/
/rɪˈməʊtli/
/ˈʃæbi/
/ˈʃeltə(r)/
/slʌm/
/ˈsnɔː(r)k(ə)l/
/sɔː(r)s/
/ˈstɑː(r) ˌstʌdɪd/
/ˈstɪki/
/səˈpəʊz/
/swɪŋ/
/taɪd/
/tʌŋ/
The author wrote about her childhood in her autobiography.
I miss the friendly, good‐humored banter with my friends.
The child got lost in the city and became a beggar.
He looked at me blankly, with no emotion.
I don't think I'll bother with dessert.
I'm going to stay with my buddy Dave for a few days.
Some people say "cheers" to express gratitude.
"Cheers" and "buddy" are examples of colloquial language.
This ferry is so small and uncomfortable! It's a cramped ride.
Up in the mountains, the air is crisp and clear.
Saroo's desire to find his family grew stronger.
One important decision may determine the rest of your life.
Doing the house chores can be a drag.
The woman seemed familiar. I had seen that face before.
My favourite brid is the flamingo. I love the pink feathers!
Don't freak, mum! The sharks I saw were just baby sharks.
Saroo's mum couldn't grasp that her son had returned.
Thanks for getting those tickets for me. Great stuff!
The book tells a heartwarming story of love and friendship.
There were hordes of people pushing and rushing in Calcutta.
The new neighbours are having a housewarming party.
The weather in Calcutta is hot and humid in the summer.
Saroo was an illiterate child ‐ he couldn't read or write.
I can't travel with my drum kit, so I always leave it at home.
She's a modest person. She doesn't like to boast.
I'm so tired. I'm going to take a nap.
Calcutta is notorious for its slums.
He made a fortune with the first novel he wrote.
Saroo got lost and was taken in by an orphanage.
The Galapagos islands felt like paradise.
The pelican is a type of water bird.
The sea lions and their pups were relaxing on the rocks.
Her face was remotely familiar, but who was she?
She lived in an old shabby house in a poor neighbourhood.
After the storm, we had to live in a temporary shelter.
He lived in a big city slum for many years.
On the Galapagos islands, you can snorkel with sea turtles.
The changing tide is a source of amazement to me.
Her new film is star‐studded. Many celebrities appear on it.
The weather is hot and humid, and it can get a little sticky.
I suppose what I miss most about my country is the food.
Having all that money could really swing it for us.
We watched the rising tide from the promenade.
Everyone around me was speaking in an unfamiliar tongue.
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Here is a list of useful or new words from Headway 5th edition Upper Intermediate Student's Book.
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upbeat
venture
vivid
vote
wander
weathered
abolish
aisle
anxious
awe
beeping
bleed
botanist
buzzing
chute
circumnavigate
clog
compensate
consequence
consider
crew
culprit
current
devastating
disbelief
donate
dull
dump
expat
fake
fancy
float
freaky
freefall
garbage
glad
gobble
grain
gravity
herbalist
impose
infinite
isolated
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/ˈʌpbiːt/
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/ˈvɪvɪd/
/vəʊt/
/ˈwɒndə(r)/
/ˈweðə(r)d/
/əˈbɒlɪʃ/
/aɪl/
/ˈæŋkʃəs/
/ɔː/
/ˈbiːpɪŋ/
/bliːd/
/ˈbɒtənɪst/
/ˈbʌzɪŋ/
/ʃuːt/
/ˌsɜː(r)kəmˈnævɪˌɡeɪt/
/klɒɡ/
/ˈkɒmpənseɪt/
/ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/
/kənˈsɪdə(r)/
/kruː/
/ˈkʌlprɪt/
/ˈkʌrənt/
/ˈdevəˌsteɪtɪŋ/
/ˌdɪsbɪˈliːf/
/dəʊˈneɪt/
/dʌl/
/dʌmp/
/ˈekspæt/
/feɪk/
/ˈfænsi/
/fləʊt/
/ˈfriːki/
/ˈfriːfɔːl/
/ˈɡɑː(r)bɪdʒ/
/ɡlæd/
/ˈɡɒb(ə)l/
/ɡreɪn/
/ˈɡrævəti/
/ˈhɜː(r)bəlɪst/
/ɪmˈpəʊz/
/ˈɪnfɪnət/
/ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd/
He's very optimistic and upbeat about his future.
Saroo's mum didn't venture into Calcutta. It was too far.
He had vivid memories about his childhood.
I'm a foreigner so I don't have a national vote here.
He was lost. All he could do was to wander the streets alone.
Her face was weathered, but she was still beautiful.
We should abolish the Royal Family.
I'm used to walking down the aisle on planes.
Hotel owners are anxious about Tripadvisor feedback.
The sight of the Northern Lights filled me with awe.
I heard the beeping sound when the machine finished.
I cut my finger and it started to bleed.
A botanist is an expert in the scientific study of plants.
That buzzing fly is getting on my nerves!
The aircrew showed us the position of the emergency chute.
Jeanne Baret was the first woman to circumnavigate the globe.
We have to reduce plastic waste or this will clog the oceans.
He bought a present to compensate for being late.
Ruined beaches is a consequence of too much plastic waste.
Do you consider Hawaii a place where you can find paradise?
One of the crew members told us to disembark the aircraft.
The real culprit of plastic waste is our shopping habits.
The sea currents have created five garbage patches.
Plastic waste my have devastating consequences.
He looked at her with disbelief. Was she in danger?
My brother is undergoing surgery so I'm going to donate blood.
My life was a bit dull until I discovered parachuting.
It's strictly forbidden to dump rubbish overboard.
He's an American expat. He left the coountry when he was 20.
Don't believe everything you read online. Some news is fake.
I really fancy a cup of tea.
The best part of parachuting is when you float through the sky.
It was freaky to walk down the aisle of the plane to jump out!
You get 60 seconds of freefall before the parachute opens.
There is a garbage patch in the Pacific made of plastic.
I'm so glad you finally came!
Some small fish gobble tiny plastic fragments.
There were billions of plastic flecks among the grains of sand.
Have you ever experienced zero gravity?
She loved plants and worked as a herbalist.
All governments should impose a tax on plastic bags.
Our life is full of an infinite number of plastic products.
Hawaii is an isolated island in the middle of the Paific Ocean.
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Here is a list of useful or new words from Headway 5th edition Upper Intermediate Student's Book.
adj = adjective abbrev = abbreviation conj = conjunction phr v = phrasal verb phr = phrase pron = pronoun
adv = adverb n = noun pl = plural prep = preposition v = verb
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jellyfish
jute
lethal
literally
litter
misleading
native
navigation
navy
obscenity
patch
peasant
portion
rank
reject
remove
resign
rival
rush
sailor
setting
shimmering
slosh
soil
spin
spurn
staggered
sting
stress
stroll
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vein
voyage
wasteful
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alert
alien
alight
anchorage
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We couldn't dive in the sea because there were jellyfish.
/dʒuːt/
Plastic bags can be replaced with natural jute bags.
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The amount of plastic humans generate could be lethal.
/ˈlɪt(ə)rəli/
When I jumped out the plane, I literally forgot to breathe!
/ˈlɪtə(r)/
Since 1994, plastic litter has increased by 140%.
/mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/
Room descriptions on the hotel website can be misleading.
/ˈneɪtɪv/
She's met a lot of native people, such as the Kuna Indians.
/ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n/
The stormy weather made navigation more difficult.
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The two navy ships circumnavigated the globe.
/əbˈsenəti/
Single‐use water bottles are a wasteful obscenity.
/pætʃ/
The garbage patch is double the size of France.
/ˈpez(ə)nt/
She was born in the countryside to a peasant family.
/ˈpɔː(r)ʃ(ə)n/
I've only eaten one portion of vegetables today.
/ræŋk/
Parachuting ranks second in my bucket list.
/rɪˈdʒekt/
We need to reject the main culprits of plastic waste.
/rɪˈmuːv/
We volunteer to remove garbage from the beach.
/rɪˈzaɪn/
I'm not happy at work so I'm going to resign.
/ˈraɪv(ə)l/
An executive posted fake reviews of his rival's company.
/rʌʃ/
I felt a rush of cold air when I walked out.
/ˈseɪlə(r)/
Jeanne Baret was a sailor who circumnavigated the globe.
/ˈsetɪŋ/
Hawaii has been the setting of countless TV series and films.
/ˈʃɪmə(r)ɪŋ/
The Northeren lights were like a shimmering curtain.
/slɒʃ/
Tons of plastic slosh around in the sea.
/sɔɪl/
As they say, don't soil your own nest.
/spɪn/
The sight of blood made my head spin.
/spɜː(r)n/
We need to publicly spurn the culprits.
/ˈstæɡə(r)d/
I was staggered to discover beaches covered in plastic.
/stɪŋ/
Don't go into the sea or the jellyfish will sting you.
/stres/
I'd like to stress that fake online reviews are an exception.
/strəʊl/
The beach was just a stroll away fromt he hotel.
/ˌjuːzə(r) ˈdʒenəreɪtɪd/ Many hotel review websites include user‐generated content.
/veɪn/
The nurse found the vein and introduced the needle.
/ˈvɔɪɪdʒ/
Have you ever been on a sea voyage?
/ˈweɪs(t)f(ə)l/
Using all that plastic is just wasteful.
/əˈdæpt/
They are going to adapt my latest novel for film.
/əˈlɜː(r)t/
Alert the police! There's someone in the house!
/ˈeɪliən/
Some poeple think the world is an alien and frightening place.
/əˈlaɪt/
His gaze came to alight on the hanging figure of the woman.
/ˈæŋkərɪdʒ/
Make sure the ladder has firm anchorage before you go up.
/əˈnɒnɪməs/
An anonymous donor gave us £5,000 for the start‐up.
/əˈpærəntli/
Apparently, he lives in a castle.
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Why did he beckon to me? I'm certainly not following him!
/ˈbiːˌhaɪv/
I'd love to have a beehive and harvest honey.
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adv = adverb n = noun pl = plural prep = preposition v = verb
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beekeeper
bureaucracy
clinging
clutch
commuter
congratulate
constituent
descend
discharge
dummy
encounter
entwine
feebly
gas
gaze
ghastliness
gossip
hard‐headed
haunting
hedge
interpretation
liquids
massacre
matinee
melodrama
memorable
misogynistic
novelty
overqualified
paved
plot
pour
prolific
prompt
railings
recover
refreshing
refugee
regime
relieved
rescue
sequel
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/ˈbiːˌkiːpə/
/bjʊəˈrɒkrəsi/
/ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
/klʌtʃ/
/kəˈmjuːtə(r)/
/kənˈɡrætʃʊleɪt/
/kənˈstɪtjʊənt/
/dɪˈsend/
/dɪsˈtʃɑː(r)dʒ/
/ˈdʌmi/
/ɪnˈkaʊntə(r)/
/ɪnˈtwaɪn/
/ˈfiːbli/
/ɡæs/
/ɡeɪz/
/ˈɡɑːs(t)linəs/
/ˈɡɒsɪp/
/ˌhɑː(r)d ˈhedɪd/
/ˈhɔːntɪŋ/
/hedʒ/
/ɪnˌtɜː(r)prɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
/ˈlɪkwɪdz/
/ˈmæsəkə(r)/
/ˈmætɪneɪ/
/ˈmeləˌdrɑːmə/
/ˈmem(ə)rəb(ə)l/
/mɪsɒdʒəˈnɪstɪk/
/ˈnɒv(ə)lti/
/ˌəʊvə(r)ˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪd/
/peɪvd/
/plɒt/
/pɔː(r)/
/prəˈlɪfɪk/
/prɒmpt/
/ˈreɪlɪŋz/
/rɪˈkʌvə(r)/
/rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
/ˌre ʊˈdʒiː/
/reɪˈʒiːm/
/rɪˈliːvd/
/ˈreskjuː/
/ˈsiːkwəl/
/ʃiːld/
If you like bees so much, why don't you become a beekeeper?
Citizens have to get through much bureaucracy to get a permit.
I saw a clinging woman on the balcony!
Clutch firmly to the railings or you may fall.
I'm a commuter. I travel from home to work every day.
Did you congratulate her on the good news?
Melodrama is a frequent constituent of real life.
Once she got to the top, she started to descend.
It took the doctor ages to discharge me from hospital.
They used a dummy for the crash test.
It's so uplifting when you encounter the kidness of strangers!
I entwined my fingers with his.
She smiled feebly, as if she was really tired.
He tried to gas himself, but fortunately, he didn't succeed.
His gaze followed her as she left the room.
Not everything has to be about ghastliness and wrongdoing.
The rescue of the girl became the focus of gossip.
I have a hard‐headed, realistic view of history.
She usually writes haunting dramas which are truly evocative.
A hedge surrounded the house creating a natural fence.
My first interpretation of the scene was clearly wrong.
Don't forget you can't take liquids onto planes.
Hundreds of people died in the attack. It was a massacre.
Don't miss the matinee performance on Saturday.
As an abandoned child, his early life was full of melodrama.
Travelling to a war zone was a memorable experience.
Misogynistic stories are not so popular these days.
It was a relief when the novelty wore off.
I'm afraid you are overqualified for this position.
There was a paved court down the alley.
What's the plot or the story of the film?
Let me pour the boiling water for you.
Ruth Rendell was a prolific writer. She wrote many books.
The prompt action of a neighbour saved my life.
The girl was hanging from the railings of the balcony.
You'll have to stay in hospital until you fully recover.
It's refreshing to hear good news for a change.
As a refugee myself, I know how hard it can be to flee home.
The old regime was against individual freedom.
I was relieved when I heard she was safe.
The rescue of the girl became the focus of gossip.
I watched the first movie, but I haven't seen the sequel yet.
I covered my eyes with my hand to shield them from the sun.
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adv = adverb n = noun pl = plural prep = preposition v = verb
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It was all speculation. Nobody knew what was happening.
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territorial
thriller
tow
trailer
twist
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unwilling
vanishing
vicious
weirdness
whodunnit
windscreen
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anti‐royalist
applaud
atheist
bogus
challenging
charade
coat
coincidence
convict
corridor
credible
deed
deeply‐held
diehard
dreadful
emotional
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extinct
fabrication
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fatal
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/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/
/ˈvænɪʃɪŋ/
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/ˈkredəb(ə)l/
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/ˈdaɪ hɑː(r)d/
/ˈdredf(ə)l/
/ɪˈməʊʃ(ə)nəl/
/ɪɡˌzædʒəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/
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All the tenants agree the lift must be repaired.
Territorial disputes are a common source of conflict.
Her new movie as director is a psychological thriller.
If you park there, they will tow your car away.
Have you seen the trailer of the movie?
In an unexpected twist, the villain becomes the hero.
They opened fire on unarmed people.
He was an unwilling hero. He didn't want to become one.
She looked at him in the vanishing light.
The assault was extraordinarily vicious.
I loved the weirdness of the play. It made it interesting.
The film is a whodunnit set in Egypt.
There was a fine on my car's windscreen.
The word ʿliterallyʾ is so abused these days.
I'm an anti‐royalist. I think monarchy should be abolished.
I applaud people who live the life they want.
I'm an atheist: I think religion is a way of brainwashing people.
Don't believe everything you read. That's clearly a bogus story!
Separating fact from fiction has become more challenging.
It looked respectable, but it was nothing more than a charade.
Coat the carrots in parmesan cheese. They taste delicious!
It wasn't a coincidence that the winner was a family member.
He's guilty of armed robbery and the judge will convict him!
My office is at the end of the corridor.
Make sure you read stories from credible news sources.
I ask forgiveness for my dreadful deed!
The news challenged my deeply‐held belief in democracy.
I'm a die‐hard Arsenal supporter.
My deed was dreadful and I apologize for it.
My granddad travels with his dog for emotional support.
There's a difference between exaggeration and an outright lie.
Mammoths went extinct thousands of years ago.
The news was a total fabrication.
Don't read that trash. It's been clearly written by a fantasist.
The wound was fatal and she died shortly after.
The man searched the park frantically for his missing child.
Conspiracy theories often appear on fringe marginal websites.
The vision of him running after the bus will haunt me forever.
Hurricane Irma caused real havoc in the Caribbean.
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liberating
mainstream
naturist
oblige
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post‐truth
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/ˈhɪpəkrɪt/
/ɪnˈsɜː(r)t/
/ˈlɪbəˌreɪtɪŋ/
/ˈmeɪnˌstriːm/
/ˈneɪtʃərɪst/
/əˈblaɪdʒ/
/ˈpæsɪfɪst/
/piːl/
/fəˈnɒmɪnən/
/ˈpɪə(r)sɪŋ/
/ˌpəʊst ˈtru:θ/
/ˈskɔːldɪŋ/
/ˈskænə(r)/
/skɑː(r)d/
/ˈʃʌt aɪ/
/steɪl/
/ˈstɑː(r)vɪŋ/
/ˈstɪndʒi/
/ˈteknəʊfəʊb/
/tiːˈtəʊt(ə)lə(r)/
/tempˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
/ˌʌnsəˈspektɪŋ/
/ʌnˈtruːθ/
/ˈviːɡən/
/ˈvɪkt(ə)ri/
/ˈwɔːtə(r)/
She says she's vegan, but she eats bacon. She's a hypocrite.
Insert the coins and select your destination.
Cycling after work feels so liberating!
I prefer going to mainstream news outlets to get the news.
If he's a naturist, how come he's wearing clothes at home?
The law obliges you to pay your taxes.
I'm a total pacifist and believe war is never the answer.
Don't peel the apple, please. I like to eat it with the skin.
Some politicians take advantage of the fake news phenomenon.
Where did you get your new piercing done?
I don't believe we live in a post‐truth age.
The soup was scalding hot.
An MRI scanner could be problematic if you have tattoos.
He was scarred for life after the attack.
I tried to get some shut‐eye during the bus ride.
This bread has gone stale.
I didn't eat before going to work and I was starving.
You are a stingy friend, leaving me alone like that!
My son is a technophobe. He doesn't even have a smartphone.
If he's a teetotaller, how come he's drinking wine?
The temptation was too great and I couldn't resist.
The unsuspecting diners enjoyed the meal regardless.
The story was full of exaggerations and untruths.
As a vegan, I don't eat food from animal sources.
He won the tournament and everyone applauded his victory.
I could smell the food, which made my mouth water.
Don't believe any of her stories about immigrants. She's a
xenophobe.
It took 50 firefighters to put out the blaze.
My son belongs to the boomerang generation. He left home and now
he's back with us.
Pack a warm jumper. The evenings are still chilly.
Ironing is the household chore I hate the most.
I'm convinced you'll win the game. You're so good at it.
I asked for a student loan and now I have to pay my debt.
Stop being so defensive and learn how to take criticism.
Their views on the matter differ greatly.
Don't discount that possibility. You may as well be lucky.
Please contact me if you have another enquiry.
Listen to this excerpt from a radio programme. It's hilarious.
Keep your seatbelt fastened in case of turbulence.
I'm going to flee the nest next summer to live with a friend.
I trust my own intuition when it comes to books.
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blaze
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boomerang
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convinced
debt
defensive
differ
discount
enquiry
excerpt
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flee
intuition
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/det/
/dɪˈfensɪv/
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/ˈdɪsˌkaʊnt/
/ɪnˈkwaɪri/
/ˈeksɜː(r)pt/
/ˈfɑːs(ə)n/
/fliː/
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legacy
operator
overstated
query
reckon
rooted
seek
standstill
turbulence
upright
volume
accelerate
afford
apartheid
assemble
avoid
boom
budge
bully
demonstrate
discipline
diversify
dock
driven
endless
enthusiastic
entire
feature
figure
flatpack
harsh
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impressive
invoice
lock
mail‐order
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motto
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/ˈɒpəˌreɪtə(r)/
/ˌəʊvə(r)ˈsteɪt/
/ˈkwɪəri/
/ˈrekən/
/ˈruːtɪd/
/siːk/
/ˈstæn(d)ˌstɪl/
/ˈtɜː(r)bjʊləns/
/ˈʌpraɪt/
/ˈvɒljuːm/
/əkˈseləreɪt/
/əˈfɔː(r)d/
/əˈpɑː(r)tˌheɪt/
/əˈsemb(ə)l/
/əˈvɔɪd/
/buːm/
/bʌdʒ/
/ˈbʊli/
/ˈdemənˌstreɪt/
/ˈdɪsəplɪn/
/daɪˈvɜː(r)sɪfaɪ/
/dɒk/
/ˈdrɪv(ə)n/
/ˈendləs/
/ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/
/ɪnˈtaɪə(r)/
/ˈfiːtʃə(r)/
/ˈfɪɡə(r)/
/ˈflætpæk/
/hɑː(r)ʃ/
/ˈhɒrɪfaɪd/
/ɪmˈpresɪv/
/ˈɪnvɔɪs/
/lɒk/
/ˈmeɪl ˌɔː(r)də(r)/
/mæsɪz/
/ˈmɒtəʊ/
/ˈkwɒdrʊp(ə)l/
/ˌriːləʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
/seɪn/
/speə(r)/
/ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/
My uncle left me a small legacy when he died.
Dial four if you want to talk to an operator.
The idea that we will rely heavily on technology is overstated.
Go ahead and ask: what's your query?
How do you reckon the world will be different when you're old?
I don't think we're rooted beings, like trees.
Don't think so much about the problem and seek solutions.
Remain seated until the plane comes to a complete standstill.
Keep your seatbelt fastened in case of turbulence.
Put the seats in the upright position for take‐off.
The volume of calls increased dramatically after the show.
The car accelerated and disappeared in the traffic.
I'd love to buy an electric car, but I can't afford it.
Elon Musk grew up in South Africa during the apartheid.
I've just bought a new table. Will you help me assemble it?
I can't avoid thinking it was all my fault.
If you want your business to boom, you have to work hard.
I don't agree, sorry. I won't budge on that.
There was this boy at school who used to bully me.
Don't just say it. Demonstrate it!
There was too much discipline during his childhood.
If you want to grow your business, you have to diversify.
The rocket is going to dock with the International Space Station.
My wife is a driven businesswoman.
Most kids enjoy games which allow for endless creativity.
I like the project alright, but I'm not very enthusiastic.
The entire building had to be evacuated.
What is the main feature of the product?
This policewoman is my favourite LEGO figure.
Is this a flatpack bookcase?
Don't be too harsh on him. He said he's sorry.
I was horrified when I found out how expensive the sofa was.
The view from my window is impressive.
I sent an invoice a month ago and I haven't been paid yet.
Most building bricks lock together very easily.
I bought this dress from a mail‐order catalogue.
I've got masses of homework to do.
ʿLive and let liveʾ. That's my motto.
Believe me, after the ad the sales will quadruple. You'll see.
We are planning a relocation of the warehouse.
Keep yourself busy if you want to keep sane.
He made toys out of spare bits of wood.
Flatpack furniture brought huge savings in storage.
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varnish
venture
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astrologer
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bliss
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caste
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companion
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ditch
exhausted
fee
field
fond
gender
hippy
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introverted
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/səˈplaɪə(r)/
/teɪp/
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/ʌnˈskruː/
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/ˈventʃə(r)/
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/əˈstrɒlədʒə(r)/
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/kɑːst/
/kəʊtʃɪŋ/
/kəmˈpænjən/
/kənˈsʌltənsi/
/kənˈvɜː(r)t/
/ˈdezɪɡˌneɪtɪd/
/dɪtʃ/
/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/
/fiː/
/fiːld/
/fɒnd/
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/ɪˈnɪʃ(ə)li/
/ɪnˈskraɪb/
/ɪnˈtens/
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/ˈnækə(r)d/
/ˈləʊdɪd/
/mɑː(r)k/
/ˈmætʃˌmeɪkə(r)/
/ˈnəʊʃ(ə)n/
/ˌəʊvə(r)ˈkʌm/
/ˈpɔː(r)trɪt/
/prəˈpəʊz/
/ˈpʊʃbaɪk/
/reɪndʒ/
/ʃɔː(r)t ˈlɪvd/
/sketʃ/
/ˈsəʊlˌmeɪts/
They opened their first furniture store out of town.
Life growing up was easy for me. Not a struggle!
We need to find a new wood supplier.
Tape the legs underneath the table. It will save space.
I've got umpteen jobs to do this afternoon.
You have to unscrew the bolts to open the toy.
If you put an extra layer of varnish, it will last longer.
My first business venture was a complete disaster.
This phone may seem a little antiquated, but it works fine!
An astrologer predicted my future when I was 14.
You have my blessing and I wish you happiness.
My married bliss didn't last long. I had to get back to India.
The bike bumped along the road.
I never really understood the Indian caste system.
Coaching could be very useful when you're learning a new job.
I travelled with a companion in a camper van.
Some consultancy services can be expensive.
Our relationship didn't convert into marriage.
You can smoke in the designated area only.
Why don't you ditch that old bike and buy a new one?
I was exhausted after the 10‐hour flight.
They charge a very high fee for their services.
I haven't found any job in my field.
I'm rather fond of you.
The gender balance is 60% women, 40% men.
I biked along the hippy trail in the 1960s.
Initially, I thought nothing made sense.
They are going to inscribe your name on the trophy.
Farewells are moments of intense emotions.
Introverted people find it hard to socialize in large groups.
I'm knackered. Can we stop for a rest?
They don't worry about money because they're loaded.
I said goodbye to him, but I knew this wouldn't mark the end.
Why are you trying to matchmake me with him?
The notion of of matchmaking seems odd to me.
I was overcome with emotion.
That was the artist who drew my portrait.
She knelt down and proposed: ʿI think we should get marriedʾ.
Can I borrow your pushbike to go to the shop?
My clients range between the ages of 22 to 50.
My happiness was short‐lived. I had to go back to work.
First I sketch the portrait and then I draw it.
Me and my boyfriend are soul‐mates.
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synopsis
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uneasy
untouchable
willpower
worship
addicted
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/ˈwɜː(r)ʃɪp/
/əˈdɪktɪd/
/əˈdʒeɪs(ə)nt/
I read the synopsis of the story and it didn't interest me.
It was a long trek back to the hotel.
To say they liked each other was clearly an understatement.
I felt a little uneasy after the fight, so I apologized.
He belonged to the untouchable caste.
I don't exercise regularly because I lack willpower.
I worship the ground you walk on.
My daughter is addicted to computers.
Our hotel rooms are adjacent.
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/ɔːˈθɒrətiz/
The park authorities came because he was destroying the bushes.
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/ˈbɒbsled/
/ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
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He built a sled out of a wooden board.
Have you ever tried bobsled? It looks exciting.
Don't eat the soup yet, it's boiling hot.
He camouflaged the tree houses with branches.
Cement is mixed with other materials to make concrete.
I love the cinematography of this film. It's superb!
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After the funeral, we thanked everyone for their comforting words.
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dehydrate
diabetes
dismantle
dive
elaborate
exception
fluid
glitter
hectic
hilarious
hum
hurtle
improbable
miserable
moan
mournful
nail
nauseous
neglected
nostril
obey
panic
praise
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/ɪkˈsepʃ(ə)n/
/ˈfluːɪd/
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/ˈhektɪk/
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/hʌm/
/ˈhɜː(r)t(ə)l/
/ɪmˈprɒbəb(ə)l/
/ˈmɪz(ə)rəb(ə)l/
/məʊn/
/ˈmɔː(r)nf(ə)l/
/neɪl/
/ˈnɔːziəs/
/nɪˈɡlektɪd/
/ˈnɒstrəl/
/əˈbeɪ/
/ˈpænɪk/
/preɪz/
My flat commands spectacular views of the park.
After a 2‐hour walk in the desert, we started to dehydrate.
People who eat too much sugar risk getting diabetes.
I can help you dismantle the tree house if you want.
You have to push and dive on the sled.
That's quite an elaborate story you had told us.
I know you usually have lunch at school. Today is an exception.
You lose energy and a lot of fluid when you exercise.
Her golden earrings glittered in the sun.
She had such a hectic life … she never took a year off.
That joke was hilarious. I couldn't stop laughing.
I sometimes hum to myself when I'm listening to my iPod.
I wouldn't like to hurtle down an ice track. It's too dangerous.
Most of his stories sound improbable.
We had miserable weather during our holidays.
I don't want to hear you moan about your lost Olympic dreams.
He watched with mournful eyes the destruction of the houses.
Make sure you hammer the nail into the right place.
I was so nervous, I even felt nauseous.
The tree houses were built in neglected corners of the park.
It was so cold my left nostril actually froze.
If you want to visit the museum you have to obey some rules.
It was dark and I was alone so I began to panic.
My teacher was generous in her praise of my project.
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publish
relief
ridiculous
rumour
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/ˌæbs(ə)nt ˈmaɪndɪd/
/ˌɑː(r)ɡjʊˈmentətɪv/
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I thanked her profusely for her kind help.
A proverb usually states a general truth.
When will you prune the cherry tree?
Her new book of poems will publish in 2020.
It was such a relief when they finally found the missing girl.
Don't be ridiculous! Of course I didn't steal your sandwich.
I heard he's been sacked, but it might just be a rumour.
I'm taking my sled to slide downhill over the snow.
I like living alone. I enjoy the freedom and the solitude.
I knew he was up in the tree, but I couldn't spot him.
A quick sprint start is essential to win the race.
The taxi was stuffy and hot, so I opened the window.
You look absolutely stunning!
I often sweat when I'm nervous.
Her story of reconciliation was very touching.
The tree houses often went undetected for a long time.
He often forgets where he puts things. He's so absent‐minded.
Don't be so argumentative. Don't argue about everything.
I bought this vintage bike from an eBay auction.
breadwinner
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I'm the breadwinner in my family. My husband looks after the kids.
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clumsy
courtship
crouch
dismal
distressing
dry
dumpy
dusk
easy‐going
ecstatic
flushed
freak
furious
gangly
genuinely
ghastly
giggle
glow
gratitude
halcyon
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/kraʊtʃ/
/ˈdɪzm(ə)l/
/dɪˈstresɪŋ/
/draɪ/
/ˈdʌmpi/
/dʌsk/
/ˌiːzi ˈɡəʊɪŋ/
/ɪkˈstætɪk/
/flʌʃt/
/friːk/
/ˈfjʊəriəs/
/ˈɡæŋɡli/
/ˈdʒenjuɪnli/
/ˈɡɑːs(t)li/
/ˈɡɪɡ(ə)l/
/ɡləʊ/
/ˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd/
/ˈhælsiən/
/ɪˈmækjʊlət/
I was so carefree when I was young,
I'm always dropping things. I'm so clumsy.
We had an old‐fashioned courtship before he proposed.
We had to crouch to avoid being seen by the school principal.
I had some dismal teachers when I was in primary school.
I don't read newspapers. I find them too distressing.
Who says Latin is a dry subject? I think it's very interesting.
You look dumpy in that dress.
Bye for now. I'll be back before dusk.
I'm easy‐going. Nothing really upsets me or angers me.
I was ecstatic! He was just what I was looking for.
You look flushed. Are you sure you're feeling ok?
He was swept out to sea by a freak wave.
I was so furious I slammed the door in his face.
You're not gangly. You're just tall and thin.
The house genuinely reflects Victorian times.
The weather was ghastly so we stayed in.
The joke was so good that I couldn't help but giggle.
My remarks made the teacher glow with gratitude.
He expressed his gratitude to the audience.
She loved old films because they represented a halcyon time.
My home is immaculate. You won't find a bit of dust.
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innocent
insanely
ladylike
last
like‐minded
loo
lovingly
ordeal
pantry
patronize
pinny
plump
poke
protective
razor‐sharp
resit
restore
revolve
rotten
self‐obsessed
slam
spoil
stubborn
supportive
tease
tight
treat
twee
tyre
waistcoat
whisper
wobbly
yell
amass
banish
battle
beak
big‐headed
brutality
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carve
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/ɪnˈseɪnli/
/ˈleɪdiˌlaɪk/
/lɑːst/
/ˌlaɪk ˈmaɪndɪd/
/luː/
/ˈlʌvɪŋli/
/ɔː(r)ˈdiːl/
/ˈpæntri/
/ˈpætrənaɪz/
/ˈpɪni/
/plʌmp/
/pəʊk/
/prəˈtektɪv/
/ˌreɪzə(r) ˈʃɑː(r)p/
/ˈriːˌsɪt/
/rɪˈstɔː(r)/
/rɪˈvɒlv/
/ˈrɒt(ə)n/
/self əbˈsest/
/slæm/
/spɔɪl/
/ˈstʌbə(r)n/
/səˈpɔː(r)tɪv/
/tiːz/
/taɪt/
/triːt/
/twiː/
/ˈtaɪə(r)/
/ˈweɪs(t)ˌkəʊt/
/ˈwɪspə(r)/
/ˈwɒbli/
/jel/
/əˈmæs/
/ˈbænɪʃ/
/ˈbæt(ə)l/
/biːk/
/bɪɡ ˈhedɪd/
/bruːˈtæləti/
/ˈberiəl/
/kɑː(r)v/
/ˈkɒfɪn/
/kənˈdɪʃ(ə)n/
Those days were so innocent and carefree!
My boyfriend is insanely jealous.
Many still think it isn't ladylike to work in construction.
Things were built to last in the old days.
Our social life revolves around visiting like‐minded friends.
I can't believe your house has an outdoor loo!
He picked up the flowers lovingly.
Shopping in supermarkets can be an ordeal.
Everything in my pantry is Victorian, including the crockery.
Don't patronize me! I know what I'm doing.
I fastened my pinny round my waist and started cooking.
He's short and a bit plump, so he rarely wears a suit.
Don't poke him in the back. He finds it annoying.
My parents can be very protective sometimes.
My math teacher had a razor‐sharp wit. He was so much fun.
I failed my exam so I'll have to do a resit in May.
I'm going to restore the house so it looks more modern.
My grandma's life revolved around my granddad.
Don't take it badly, but you're a rotten cook.
Your problem is you're self‐obsessed.
Please shut the door gently, don't slam it.
Don't spoil your child with treats.
Don't be so stubborn and listen to my suggestion.
My parents were very supportive about my career change.
My dad used to tease me all the time just for a laugh.
This skirt is too tight. I can't walk in it.
My mum always brought a treat from her business trips.
I didn't like the film. It was a bit twee for my taste.
I think you have to inflate this tyre. It looks a bit flat.
He bought a waistcoat for his brother's wedding.
She tends to whisper and I find it hard to hear what she says.
My legs feel a bit wobbly. I can't walk properly.
You don't need to yell. I can hear you pretty well.
Richard III amassed an army of 12,000 men near Leicester.
In the past, they could banish you from your homeland.
He was killed in 1485 in a battle.
Male blackbirds have a yellow beak.
Despite her success, she isn't big‐headed.
The Vikings were notorious for their brutality.
They found the site of Richard's burial.
The Vikings carved the letters of the alphabet on stone tablets.
They buried him without a coffin.
The skeleton was found in good condition.
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cruel
cunningly
curved
deduce
deformed
descendant
desolate
drown
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/krɒps/
/ˈkruːəl/
/ˈkʌnɪŋli/
/kɜː(r)vd/
/dɪˈdjuːs/
/dɪˈfɔː(r)md/
/dɪˈsendənt/
/ˈdesələt/
/draʊn/
I grow my own vegetables and cereal crops.
Sue says some really cruel things.
The document was cunningly hidden so no one could find it.
My spine is badly curved so I often have backache.
I won't give you the answer. You have to deduce it.
The skeleton had a deformed spine.
Benedict Cumberbatch is a descendant of King Richard III.
The place looked desolate. How could anybody live there?
The sea is too rough. You'll drown if you dive in.
embark
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I'm going to embark on a voyage of exploration as a marine biologist.
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expedition
extort
ferocious
friary
funeral
genealogically
graveyard
grindstone
hot‐tempered
hunchback
incessantly
intrigued
jaw
lamentable
light‐hearted
livestock
monastery
muscular
nimble
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parliament
pillager
plead
portray
raider
reign
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/ˈekskəveɪt/
/ˌekspəˈdɪʃ(ə)n/
/ɪkˈstɔː(r)t/
/fəˈrəʊʃəs/
/ˈfraɪəri/
/ˈ uːn(ə)rəl/
/ˌdʒiːniəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)li/
/ˈɡreɪvˌjɑː(r)d/
/ˈɡraɪndˌstəʊn/
/ˌhɒt ˈtempə(r)d/
/ˈhʌntʃˌbæk/
/ɪnˈses(ə)ntli/
/ɪnˈtriːɡd/
/dʒɔː/
/ˈlæməntəb(ə)l/
/ˌlaɪt ˈhɑː(r)tɪd/
/ˈlaɪvˌstɒk/
/ˈmɒnəst(ə)ri/
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/ˈnɪmb(ə)l/
/ˈɔɪntmənt/
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/ˈpɪlɪdʒə/
/pliːd/
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They had to excavate in a car park to find Richard's skeleton.
My dad mounted an expedition to the Amazonia.
My ex‐boyfriend tried to extort money from me.
The Vikings made a ferocious attack on an English monastery.
They buried his remains in a friary graveyard.
I read a poem at my father's funeral.
I can't believe you are genealogically linked to my grandma.
My granddad is buried in the city's graveyard.
They sharpened their weapons with a grindstone.
Apparently, Erik the Red was hot‐tempered and angered easily.
Richard III had a deformed spine and was a hunchback.
She talked incessantly for two hours.
I wanted to know the end of the story. I was intrigued.
My jaw hurts and all I can eat is soup.
The monastery is in a lamentable state.
The play wasn't light‐hearted. It actually made you think.
I live in a farm where I tend the livestock.
There used to be a monastery here. Now it's all ruins.
My legs aren't very muscular. I need to exercise more.
My child has a nimble mind. She's learns very quickly.
Rub this ointment on your legs twice a day.
The Althing is the oldest parliament in the world.
I didn't steal the money. I'm not a pillager.
I'm not going to plead with them to set you free.
The novel portrays life in the 19th century.
The Vikings were raiders.
The Vikings reigned in Europe for 300 years.
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The facial reconstruction looked remarkably similar to his portraits.
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seize
settlement
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The figure of Odin was taken out of a Viking saga.
Richard III seized the throne from his brother's sons.
They've found a new Viking settlement near the coast.
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skull
somersault
spine
steady
striking
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/ˈstraɪkɪŋ/
Richard's burial site was found in a car park.
The skeleton was in good condition.
A facial reconstruction of the skull was made.
He ended his routine in a somersault.
He had a disease which affected his spine.
I might be old, but I still have a steady hand.
He looked striking with his long red hair.
subsequently
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/ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/
There was a monastery here, which was subsequently destroyed.
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supple
tend
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tough
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tyrant
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uncommonly
victim
warrior
withered
youth
bizarre
boast
brainwave
button
buzz
by‐product
composition
contest
densely
dominant
excrete
follicle
form
groggy
ground
hideout
inconsistency
itchy
lens
mindboggling
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/tend/
/ðeə(r)ˈbaɪ/
/θrəʊn/
/tʌf/
/trɪm/
/ˈtaɪrənt/
/ˈʌltɪmətli/
/ʌnˈkɒmənli/
/ˈvɪktɪm/
/ˈwɒriə(r)/
/ˈwɪðə(r)d/
/juːθ/
/bɪˈzɑː(r)/
/bəʊst/
/ˈbreɪnˌweɪv/
/ˈbʌt(ə)n/
/bʌz/
/ˈbaɪ prɒdʌkt/
/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/
/ˈkɒntest/
/densli/
/ˈdɒmɪnənt/
/ɪkˈskriːt/
/ˈfɒlɪk(ə)l/
/fɔː(r)m/
/ˈɡrɒɡi/
/ɡraʊnd/
/ˈhaɪdaʊt/
/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/
/ˈɪtʃi/
/lenz/
/ˈmaɪnd ˌbɒɡ(ə)lɪŋ/
I used suet for the pastry, that's why it's so tasty.
My grandma is still quite supple. She exercises everyday.
Could you tend the livestock while I'm away?
He answered all the questions thereby wining the contest.
Both brothers fought for the throne of England.
This steak is so tough. I can't chew it.
You're actually quite trim. Do you exercise a lot?
According to Shakespeare, Richard III was a hunchbacked tyrant.
Twelve thousand Vikings ultimately settled in Iceland.
She was uncommonly relaxed before the exam.
Don't blame him! He's the victim.
The life of a warrior was hard in the 8th century.
He was born with a withered arm.
I've grown old now, but in my youth I could run a marathon.
I had a bizarre dream last night.
I find it boring when people boast about their holidays.
A scientist connected her son to a brainwave machine.
Will you help me undo the button? I can't reach it at the back.
I couldn't sleep becuase I could hear a fly buzz.
Butter is a by‐product of milk.
A composition is a work of music or literature.
A contest is a type of competition.
India is densely populated.
Which is your dominant hand, the left or the right one?
The body can excrete up to 100 trillion bacteria a day.
Some parasites inhabit hair follicles.
Another life form that keeps us company is the parasite.
I felt groggy after taking those pills.
I was grounded for skipping my English lesson.
As a kid, my tree house was my favourite hideout.
There's some inconsistency between his words and his actions.
My skin is dry and itchy.
The lens is behind the iris and it helps refract light.
Our bodies are host to a mindboggling number of bacteria.
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monk
munch
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proper
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rehearse
sack
scabies
signal
species
swat
tedious
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transcribe
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vast
adolescent
apparent
attitude
beautician
bonding
burst
censorship
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cloud
cortisol
cushy
dash
dawdle
dawn
dementia
deposit
digest
downsize
enemy
expenses
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folks
frantic
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/ˈsɪɡn(ə)l/
/ˈspiːʃiːz/
/swɒt/
/ˈ ːdiəs/
/tens/
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/ˈɜː(r)dʒ(ə)ntli/
/vɑːst/
/ˌædəˈles(ə)nt/
/əˈpærənt/
/ˈætɪˌtjuːd/
/bjuːˈtɪʃ(ə)n/
/ˈbɒndɪŋ/
/bɜː(r)st/
/ˈsensə(r)ʃɪp/
/sɜː(r)ˈkeɪdiən/
/klaʊd/
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/ˈkʊʃi/
/dæʃ/
/ˈdɔːd(ə)l/
/dɔːn/
/dɪˈmenʃə/
/dɪˈpɒzɪt/
/daɪˈdʒest/
/ˈdaʊnˌsaɪz/
/ˈenəmi/
/ɪkˈspensɪz/
/ˈaɪˌsaɪt/
/fəʊks/
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He lived in a monastery as a monk.
Some parasites just munch dead skin cells.
Monks had to painstakingly transcribed every letter of a word.
Presumably I'm going to get a big bonus next month.
I phoned her because I wanted to have a proper chat.
Some dreams look pretty random.
I had a recurring nightmare that I was eaten by a sea monster.
Some parasites act as invisible refuse recyclers.
I have to rehearse before the audition.
I heard they're going to sack Susie.
Scabies is a skin disease.
Flies have speedy brain signals.
How many species live in or on the human body?
Why is it so difficult to swat a fly?
Copying books during the Middle Ages was a tedious task.
Don't tense your muscles. You're trying to relax.
Monks spend their lives transcribing books.
Are you trying to trick me into giving you money?
He needed his medicine urgently so I ran to the pharmacy.
Vast numbers of bacteria live in our body.
Most adolescents aren't ready to sleep until late at night.
It's become apparent that we must consider our body clocks.
What's your attitude to punctuality?
I went to a beautician to get a beauty treatment.
I find workplace bonding very important.
A burst of physical activity in the morning might be risky.
You can't deny there was censorship in the media in those days.
Circadian rhythms act as our inner body clocks.
Lack of sleep can cloud your mind.
Cortisol is a stress hormone.
I can't complain. I have a cushy life as a gardener.
If you don't want to dash, just leave a little bit earlier.
I love to dawdle on Sunday mornings.
A new day is about to dawn and so the cycle begins again.
Getting light during the day helps with dementia.
They won't give us a mortgage until we get the deposit.
As the body digests food it produces insulin.
She had to downsize the garden when she got old.
When you have a cold, your body fights that internal enemy.
This bill is for work so you can put it on expenses.
Our eyesight becomes weaker with age.
I met some folks at the pub.
My life is often frantic, running from one place to another.
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adv = adverb n = noun pl = plural prep = preposition v = verb
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peak
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productivity
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release
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shattered
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shove
smoothly
soar
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struggle
tackle
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/ˈdʒentli/
/ɪnˈsɒmniə/
/ˈɪnsjʊlɪn/
/ɪnˈtens/
/ɪnˈtɜː(r)n(ə)l/
/ˈlaʊzi/
/mjuːz/
/ˌnɒnˈstɒp/
/piːk/
/praɪˈɒrɪtaɪz/
/ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/
/ˈpjuːbə(r) /
/rɪˈdʌndənsi/
/rɪˈfreʃt/
/rɪˈliːs/
/skriːtʃ/
/ˈʃætə(r)d/
/ʃɪft/
/ʃʌv/
/ˈsmuːðli/
/sɔː(r)/
/ˈstɪmjʊlənt/
/ˈstrʌɡ(ə)l/
/ˈtæk(ə)l/
/ˈθɪkən/
/ˈtrɪɡə(r)/
/ˈvɪɡ(ə)rəs/
/ˈvaɪt(ə)l/
It's best to gently move into the day.
I suffer from insomnia so I'm tired most of the time.
Insulin triggers the release of serotonin and melatonin.
It's best to avoid intense bursts of activity in the morning.
Our immune system fights our internal enemies at night.
Time is a lousy beautician.
I have no time to muse on my problems.
My dad worked non‐stop for years before he retired.
Mental performance is at its peak from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m..
I prioritize. I do the important things and put off the rest.
My productivity drops when I'm tired.
My eldest daughter has reached puberty.
Sadly, I've been told I'm on the redundancy list.
I felt refreshed after the holiday.
Insulin triggers the release of serotonin and melatonin.
His brother hit him, making him screech.
I'm absolutely shattered after the conference.
Body clocks shift forward after puberty.
You don't have to shove people out of the way!
Everything was running smoothly so I left the office.
A sudden increase of activity makes our blood pressure soar.
Cortisol can be a useful stimulant in the morning.
I struggle at night because I suffer from insomnia.
How do you tackle all the things you have to do each day?
Our blood thickens while we sleep.
Insulin triggers the release of serotonin.
Is vigorous exercise a good kick‐start?
You'd assume a love of animals is vital for a vet.
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