aim /eɪm/
(v) to try or plan to achieve something
Example: They are aiming to reduce unemployment by 50%.
(v) to try or plan to achieve something
Example: They are aiming to reduce unemployment by 50%.
attack /əˈtæk/
(v) an act of using violence to try to hurt or kill somebody
Example: A woman was attacked and robbed by a gang of youths.
(v) an act of using violence to try to hurt or kill somebody
Example: A woman was attacked and robbed by a gang of youths.
best /best/
(n) of the most excellent type or quality
Example: They're all good players, but she's the best of all.
(n) of the most excellent type or quality
Example: They're all good players, but she's the best of all.
briefly /ˈbriːfli/
(adj) for a short time
Example: She met John briefly on Friday night.
(adj) for a short time
Example: She met John briefly on Friday night.
call /kɔːl/
(n) to give somebody/something a particular name; to use a particular name or title when you are talking to somebody
Example: to get/have/receive a call from somebody
(n) to give somebody/something a particular name; to use a particular name or title when you are talking to somebody
Example: to get/have/receive a call from somebody
cat /kæt/
(n) a small animal with soft fur that people often keep as a pet. Cats catch and kill birds and mice.
Example: cat food
(n) a small animal with soft fur that people often keep as a pet. Cats catch and kill birds and mice.
Example: cat food
earth /ɜːθ/
(n) the world; the planet that we live on
Example: The earth revolves around the sun.
(n) the world; the planet that we live on
Example: The earth revolves around the sun.
example /ɪɡˈzɑːmpl/
(n) something such as an object, a fact or a situation that shows, explains or supports what you say
Example: Can you give me an example of what you mean?
(n) something such as an object, a fact or a situation that shows, explains or supports what you say
Example: Can you give me an example of what you mean?
fit /fɪt/
(v) to be the right shape and size for somebody/something
Example: That jacket fits well.
(v) to be the right shape and size for somebody/something
Example: That jacket fits well.
fully /ˈfʊli/
(adj) completely
Example: We are fully aware of the dangers.
(adj) completely
Example: We are fully aware of the dangers.
I /aɪ/
(adv) used as the subject of a verb when the speaker or writer is referring to himself/herself
Example: I'm not going to fall, am I?
(adv) used as the subject of a verb when the speaker or writer is referring to himself/herself
Example: I'm not going to fall, am I?
June /dʒuːn/
(n) the 6th month of the year, between May and July
Example: A lot of people get married in June.
(n) the 6th month of the year, between May and July
Example: A lot of people get married in June.
law /lɔː/
(n) a rule that deals with a particular crime, agreement, etc.
Example: Defence attorneys can use any means within the law to get their client off.
(n) a rule that deals with a particular crime, agreement, etc.
Example: Defence attorneys can use any means within the law to get their client off.
lie /laɪ/
(n) to be or put yourself in a flat position so that you are not standing or sitting
Example: to tell a lie
(n) to be or put yourself in a flat position so that you are not standing or sitting
Example: to tell a lie
passport /ˈpɑːspɔːt/
(n) an official document that identifies you as a citizen of a particular country, and that you may have to show when you enter or leave a country
Example: I was stopped as I went through passport control (= where passports are checked).
(n) an official document that identifies you as a citizen of a particular country, and that you may have to show when you enter or leave a country
Example: I was stopped as I went through passport control (= where passports are checked).