alarmed /əˈlɑːmd/
(adj)
Example: She was alarmed at the prospect of travelling alone.
(adj)
Example: She was alarmed at the prospect of travelling alone.
anyone /ˈeniwʌn/
(adv)
Example: Hardly anyone came.
(adv)
Example: Hardly anyone came.
arm /ɑːm/
(n)
Example: He held the dirty rag at arm's length(= as far away from his body as possible).
(n)
Example: He held the dirty rag at arm's length(= as far away from his body as possible).
at /ət/
(pre)
Example: They arrived late at the airport.
(pre)
Example: They arrived late at the airport.
bring /brɪŋ/
(v)
Example: Bring a present for Helen.
(v)
Example: Bring a present for Helen.
candy /ˈkændi/
(n)
Example: a candy bar
(n)
Example: a candy bar
capable /ˈkeɪpəbl/
(adj)
Example: I'm perfectly capable of doing it myself, thank you.
(adj)
Example: I'm perfectly capable of doing it myself, thank you.
characteristic /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/
(n)
Example: The need to communicate is a key characteristic of human society.
(n)
Example: The need to communicate is a key characteristic of human society.
charge /tʃɑːdʒ/
(v)
Example: Do you think museums should charge for admission?
(v)
Example: Do you think museums should charge for admission?
colleague /ˈkɒliːɡ/
(n)
Example: the Prime Minister and his Cabinet colleagues
(n)
Example: the Prime Minister and his Cabinet colleagues
entertain /ˌentəˈteɪn/
(v)
Example: Barbecues are a favourite way of entertaining friends.
(v)
Example: Barbecues are a favourite way of entertaining friends.
factor /ˈfæktə(r)/
(n)
Example: economic factors
(n)
Example: economic factors
fun /fʌn/
(n)
Example: ‘What fun!’ she said with a laugh.
(n)
Example: ‘What fun!’ she said with a laugh.
gradual /ˈɡrædʒuəl/
(adj)
Example: Recovery from the disease is very gradual.
(adj)
Example: Recovery from the disease is very gradual.
grey /ɡreɪ/
(n)
Example: dressed in grey
(n)
Example: dressed in grey