ability /əˈbɪləti/
(n) the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
Example: A gentle form of exercise will increase your ability to relax.
(n) the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
Example: A gentle form of exercise will increase your ability to relax.
anywhere /ˈeniweə(r)/
(adj) used in negative sentences and in questions instead of somewhere
Example: Did you go anywhere interesting?
(adj) used in negative sentences and in questions instead of somewhere
Example: Did you go anywhere interesting?
approximately /əˈprɒksɪmətli/
(adj) used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or correct
Example: The journey took approximately seven hours.
(adj) used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or correct
Example: The journey took approximately seven hours.
blue /bluː/
(n) having the colour of a clear sky or the sea on a clear day
Example: bright/dark/light/pale blue
(n) having the colour of a clear sky or the sea on a clear day
Example: bright/dark/light/pale blue
boring /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/
(adj) not interesting; making you feel tired and impatient
Example: a boring job/book/evening
(adj) not interesting; making you feel tired and impatient
Example: a boring job/book/evening
calculate /ˈkælkjuleɪt/
(v) to use numbers to find out a total number, amount, distance, etc.
Example: We haven't really calculated the cost of the vacation yet.
(v) to use numbers to find out a total number, amount, distance, etc.
Example: We haven't really calculated the cost of the vacation yet.
cigarette /ˌsɪɡəˈret/
(n) a thin tube of paper filled with tobacco , for smoking
Example: a packet/pack of cigarettes
(n) a thin tube of paper filled with tobacco , for smoking
Example: a packet/pack of cigarettes
cloud /klaʊd/
(n) a grey or white mass that floats in the sky, made of very small drops of water
Example: The sun went behind a cloud.
(n) a grey or white mass that floats in the sky, made of very small drops of water
Example: The sun went behind a cloud.
concept /ˈkɒnsept/
(n) an idea or a principle that is connected with something abstract
Example: the concept that everyone should have equality of opportunity
(n) an idea or a principle that is connected with something abstract
Example: the concept that everyone should have equality of opportunity
confident /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/
(adj) feeling sure about your own ability to do things and be successful
Example: She was in a relaxed, confident mood.
(adj) feeling sure about your own ability to do things and be successful
Example: She was in a relaxed, confident mood.
crash /kræʃ/
(v) an accident in which a vehicle hits something, for example another vehicle, usually causing damage and often injuring or killing the passengers
Example: A truck went out of control and crashed into the back of a bus.
(v) an accident in which a vehicle hits something, for example another vehicle, usually causing damage and often injuring or killing the passengers
Example: A truck went out of control and crashed into the back of a bus.
describe /dɪˈskraɪb/
(v) to say what somebody/something is like
Example: Can you describe him to me?
(v) to say what somebody/something is like
Example: Can you describe him to me?
discuss /dɪˈskʌs/
(v) to talk about something with somebody, especially in order to decide something
Example: They met to discuss the possibility of working together.
(v) to talk about something with somebody, especially in order to decide something
Example: They met to discuss the possibility of working together.
disgusting /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/
(adj) extremely unpleasant
Example: What a disgusting smell!
(adj) extremely unpleasant
Example: What a disgusting smell!
e.g. /iː ˈdʒiː/
abbreviation
Example: products imported from many countries, e.g., France, Germany, and Japan
abbreviation
Example: products imported from many countries, e.g., France, Germany, and Japan