accuse /əˈkjuːz/
(v) to say that somebody has done something wrong or is guilty of something
Example: The government was accused of incompetence.
(v) to say that somebody has done something wrong or is guilty of something
Example: The government was accused of incompetence.
activity /ækˈtɪvəti/
(n) a thing that you do for interest or pleasure
Example: Muscles contract and relax during physical activity.
(n) a thing that you do for interest or pleasure
Example: Muscles contract and relax during physical activity.
alcohol /ˈælkəhɒl/
(n) drinks such as beer, wine, etc. that can make people drunk
Example: He never drinks alcohol.
(n) drinks such as beer, wine, etc. that can make people drunk
Example: He never drinks alcohol.
approximate /əˈprɒksɪmət/
(adj) almost correct or accurate, but not completely so
Example: Use these figures as an approximate guide in your calculations.
(adj) almost correct or accurate, but not completely so
Example: Use these figures as an approximate guide in your calculations.
brush /brʌʃ/
(v) to clean, polish or make something smooth with a brush
Example: to brush your hair/teeth/shoes
(v) to clean, polish or make something smooth with a brush
Example: to brush your hair/teeth/shoes
excuse /ɪkˈskjuːs/
(v) a reason, either true or invented, that you give to explain or defend your behaviour
Example: Excuse my interrupting you.
(v) a reason, either true or invented, that you give to explain or defend your behaviour
Example: Excuse my interrupting you.
experienced /ɪkˈspɪəriənst/
(adj) having knowledge or skill in a particular job or activity
Example: an experienced teacher
(adj) having knowledge or skill in a particular job or activity
Example: an experienced teacher
fail /feɪl/
(v) to not be successful in achieving something
Example: a failing school
(v) to not be successful in achieving something
Example: a failing school
fence /fens/
(n) a structure made of wood or wire supported with posts that is put between two areas of land as a boundary , or around a garden, field, etc. to keep animals in, or to keep people and animals out
Example: a wire fence
(n) a structure made of wood or wire supported with posts that is put between two areas of land as a boundary , or around a garden, field, etc. to keep animals in, or to keep people and animals out
Example: a wire fence
glad /ɡlæd/
(adj) pleased; happy
Example: She was glad when the meeting was over.
(adj) pleased; happy
Example: She was glad when the meeting was over.
grandson /ˈɡrænsʌn/
(n) a son of your son or daughter
Example: I also have a grandson who has just started school.
(n) a son of your son or daughter
Example: I also have a grandson who has just started school.
guard /ɡɑːd/
(n) a person, such as a soldier, a police officer or a prison officer, who protects a place or people, or prevents prisoners from escaping
Example: border guard s
(n) a person, such as a soldier, a police officer or a prison officer, who protects a place or people, or prevents prisoners from escaping
Example: border guard s
guilty /ˈɡɪlti/
(adj) feeling ashamed because you have done something that you know is wrong or have not done something that you should have done
Example: I had a guilty conscience and could not sleep.
(adj) feeling ashamed because you have done something that you know is wrong or have not done something that you should have done
Example: I had a guilty conscience and could not sleep.
kick /kɪk/
(v) to hit somebody/something with your foot
Example: The boys were kicking a ball around in the yard.
(v) to hit somebody/something with your foot
Example: The boys were kicking a ball around in the yard.
morally /ˈmɒrəli/
(adj) according to principles of good behaviour and what is considered to be right or wrong
Example: to act morally
(adj) according to principles of good behaviour and what is considered to be right or wrong
Example: to act morally