academic /ˌækəˈdemɪk/
(adj) connected with education, especially studying in schools and universities
Example: high/low academic standards
(adj) connected with education, especially studying in schools and universities
Example: high/low academic standards
account /əˈkaʊnt/
(n) an arrangement that somebody has with a bank, etc. to keep money there, take some out, etc.
Example: a joint account (= one in the name of more than one person)
(n) an arrangement that somebody has with a bank, etc. to keep money there, take some out, etc.
Example: a joint account (= one in the name of more than one person)
amazing /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
(adj) very surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
Example: That's amazing, isn't it?
(adj) very surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
Example: That's amazing, isn't it?
around /əˈraʊnd/
(pre) surrounding somebody/something; on each side of something
Example: He put his arms around her.
(pre) surrounding somebody/something; on each side of something
Example: He put his arms around her.
bacteria /bækˈtɪəriə/
(n) the simplest and smallest forms of life. Bacteria exist in large numbers in air, water and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease.
Example: an illness caused by bacteria in drinking water
(n) the simplest and smallest forms of life. Bacteria exist in large numbers in air, water and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease.
Example: an illness caused by bacteria in drinking water
born /bɔːn/
(v) to come out of your mother’s body at the beginning of your life
Example: He was born of/to German parents.
(v) to come out of your mother’s body at the beginning of your life
Example: He was born of/to German parents.
building /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
(n) a structure such as a house or school that has a roof and walls
Example: tall/old/historic buildings
(n) a structure such as a house or school that has a roof and walls
Example: tall/old/historic buildings
capture /ˈkæptʃə(r)/
(v) to catch a person or an animal and keep them as a prisoner or shut them in a space that they cannot escape from
Example: The animals are captured in nets and sold to local zoos.
(v) to catch a person or an animal and keep them as a prisoner or shut them in a space that they cannot escape from
Example: The animals are captured in nets and sold to local zoos.
character /ˈkærəktə(r)/
(n) a person or an animal in a book, play or film
Example: Generosity is part of the American character.
(n) a person or an animal in a book, play or film
Example: Generosity is part of the American character.
club /klʌb/
(n) an organization for people who share an interest or do a sport or activity together
Example: The club has/have voted to admit new members.
(n) an organization for people who share an interest or do a sport or activity together
Example: The club has/have voted to admit new members.
cookie /ˈkʊki/
(n) a small flat sweet cake for one person, usually baked until hard and dry
Example: a cookie jar
(n) a small flat sweet cake for one person, usually baked until hard and dry
Example: a cookie jar
corner /ˈkɔːnə(r)/
(n) a part of something where two or more sides, lines or edges join
Example: a speck of dirt in the corner of her eye
(n) a part of something where two or more sides, lines or edges join
Example: a speck of dirt in the corner of her eye
crisis /ˈkraɪsɪs/
(n) a time of great danger, difficulty or doubt when problems must be solved or important decisions must be made
Example: We provide help to families in crisis situations.
(n) a time of great danger, difficulty or doubt when problems must be solved or important decisions must be made
Example: We provide help to families in crisis situations.
data /ˈdeɪtə/
(n) facts or information, especially when examined and used to find out things or to make decisions
Example: These data show that most cancers are detected as a result of clinical follow-up.
(n) facts or information, especially when examined and used to find out things or to make decisions
Example: These data show that most cancers are detected as a result of clinical follow-up.
dinner /ˈdɪnə(r)/
(n) the main meal of the day, eaten either in the middle of the day or in the evening
Example: When do you have dinner?
(n) the main meal of the day, eaten either in the middle of the day or in the evening
Example: When do you have dinner?