alarmed /əˈlɑːmd/
(adj) anxious or afraid that something dangerous or unpleasant might happen
Example: She was alarmed at the prospect of travelling alone.
(adj) anxious or afraid that something dangerous or unpleasant might happen
Example: She was alarmed at the prospect of travelling alone.
anyone /ˈeniwʌn/
(adv) used instead of someone in negative sentences and in questions after if /whether , and after verbs such as prevent , forbid , avoid , etc.
Example: Hardly anyone came.
(adv) used instead of someone in negative sentences and in questions after if /whether , and after verbs such as prevent , forbid , avoid , etc.
Example: Hardly anyone came.
arm /ɑːm/
(n) either of the two long parts that stick out from the top of the body and connect the shoulders to the hands
Example: He held the dirty rag at arm's length(= as far away from his body as possible).
(n) either of the two long parts that stick out from the top of the body and connect the shoulders to the hands
Example: He held the dirty rag at arm's length(= as far away from his body as possible).
at /ət/
(pre) used to say where something/somebody is or where something happens
Example: They arrived late at the airport.
(pre) used to say where something/somebody is or where something happens
Example: They arrived late at the airport.
bring /brɪŋ/
(v) to come to a place with somebody/something
Example: Bring a present for Helen.
(v) to come to a place with somebody/something
Example: Bring a present for Helen.
candy /ˈkændi/
(n) sweet food made of sugar and/or chocolate, eaten between meals; a piece of this
Example: a candy bar
(n) sweet food made of sugar and/or chocolate, eaten between meals; a piece of this
Example: a candy bar
capable /ˈkeɪpəbl/
(adj) having the ability or qualities necessary for doing something
Example: I'm perfectly capable of doing it myself, thank you.
(adj) having the ability or qualities necessary for doing something
Example: I'm perfectly capable of doing it myself, thank you.
characteristic /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/
(n) a typical feature or quality that something/somebody has
Example: The need to communicate is a key characteristic of human society.
(n) a typical feature or quality that something/somebody has
Example: The need to communicate is a key characteristic of human society.
charge /tʃɑːdʒ/
(v) the amount of money that somebody asks for goods and services
Example: Do you think museums should charge for admission?
(v) the amount of money that somebody asks for goods and services
Example: Do you think museums should charge for admission?
colleague /ˈkɒliːɡ/
(n) a person that you work with, especially in a profession or a business
Example: the Prime Minister and his Cabinet colleagues
(n) a person that you work with, especially in a profession or a business
Example: the Prime Minister and his Cabinet colleagues
entertain /ˌentəˈteɪn/
(v) to interest somebody or make somebody laugh in order to please them
Example: Barbecues are a favourite way of entertaining friends.
(v) to interest somebody or make somebody laugh in order to please them
Example: Barbecues are a favourite way of entertaining friends.
factor /ˈfæktə(r)/
(n) one of several things that cause or influence something
Example: economic factors
(n) one of several things that cause or influence something
Example: economic factors
fun /fʌn/
(n) the feeling of enjoying yourself; activities that you enjoy
Example: ‘What fun!’ she said with a laugh.
(n) the feeling of enjoying yourself; activities that you enjoy
Example: ‘What fun!’ she said with a laugh.
gradual /ˈɡrædʒuəl/
(adj) happening slowly over a long period; not sudden
Example: Recovery from the disease is very gradual.
(adj) happening slowly over a long period; not sudden
Example: Recovery from the disease is very gradual.
grey /ɡreɪ/
(n) having the colour of smoke or ashes
Example: dressed in grey
(n) having the colour of smoke or ashes
Example: dressed in grey