Abacus noun [C] /ˈæb.ə.kəs/ a square or rectangular frame holding an arrangement of small balls on metal rods or wires, used for counting or for doing calculations
Ability noun [C or U] /əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ the physical or mental power or skill needed to do something
Abridge verb [T] /əˈbrɪdʒ/ to make a book, play, or piece of writing shorter by removingdetails and information that is not important
Absolute adjective /ˈæb.sə.luːt/ absolute adjective (VERY GREAT), very great or to the largest degree possible , [before noun] used when expressing a strong opinion
Abstract adjective /ˈæb.strækt/ (GENERAL) existing as an idea, feeling, or quality, not as a material object
accompany verb [T] /əˈkʌm.pə.ni/ GO WITH ; to go with someone or to be provided or exist at the same time as something; to show someone how to get to somewhere; to go with someone to a social event or to an entertainment:
accomplishment noun /əˈkʌm.plɪʃ.mənt/ [C] something that is successful, or that is achieved after a lot of work or effort›
Account noun /əˈkaʊnt/ (BANK)
(also bank account) an arrangement with a bank to keepyour money there and to allow you to take it out when you need to
activity noun /ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ [U] the situation in which a lot of things are happening or people are moving around
adapt verb /əˈdæpt/ [T] to change something to suit different conditions or uses
admission noun /ədˈmɪʃ.ən/ [C or U] the act of agreeing that something is true, especiallyunwillingly
adopt verb /əˈdɒpt/ [T or I] to legally take another person's child into your own family and take care of him or her as your own child
adventurous adjective /ədˈven.tʃər.əs/ willing to try new or difficult things; exciting and often dangerous
affair noun [C] /əˈfeər/ a situation or subject that is being dealt with or considered; a matter or situation that causes strong public feeling, usually of moral disapproval
affinity noun /əˈfɪn.ɪ.ti/ a liking or sympathy for someone or something, especially because of shared characteristics
affinity noun /əˈfɪn.ɪ.ti/ a liking or sympathy for someone or something, especially because of shared characteristics
afford verb /əˈfɔːd/ to be able to buy or do something because you have enough money or time
aficionado noun [C] /əˌfɪʃ.i.əˈnɑː.dəʊ/ someone who is very interested in and enthusiastic about a particular subject
agency noun /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/ [C] a business that represents one group of people when dealing with another group
aggressive adjective /əˈɡres.ɪv/ behaving in an angry and violent way towards another person
agile adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/ able to move your body quickly and easily:Monkeys are very agile climbers.You need to have agile fingers to do this kind of work.
Agreeable adjective /əˈɡriː.ə.bl̩/ 1. agreeable adjective (PLEASANT)
Alien adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ən/ 1. coming from a different country, race, or group:an alien culture
Allegiance noun [C or U] /əˈliː.dʒəns/ loyalty and support for a ruler, country, group, or belief
Allot verb [T] /əˈlɒt/ to give something, especially a share of something available, for a particular purpose
Alphabetical adjective /ˌæl.fəˈbet.ɪ.kəl/ arranged in the same order as the letters of the alphabet
Ambitious adjective /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/ having a strong wish to be successful, powerful, or rich
Ammonia noun [U] /əˈməʊ.ni.ə/ a gas with a strong, unpleasant smell used in making explosives, fertilizers (= substances that help plants grow), and some cleaning products
Amoeba noun [C] /əˈmiː.bə/ a very small, simple organism consisting of only one cell
Anachronism noun [C] /əˈnæk.rə.nɪ.zəm/ a person, thing, or idea that exists out of its time in history, especially one that happened or existed later than the period being shown, discussed, etc.
Anagram noun [C] /ˈæn.ə.ɡræm/ a word or phrase made by using the letters of another word or phrase in a different order
Anatomy noun /əˈnæt.ə.mi/ [U]1. the scientific study of the body and how its parts are arranged ; [C or U] 2. the structure of an animal or plant
Ancestor noun [C] /ˈæn.ses.tər/ 1. a person related to you who lived a long time ago
2. a plant, animal, or object that is related to one existing at a later point in time
angoranoun [U] /æŋˈɡɔː.rə/ the wool or material made from the long, soft hair of a type ofrabbit or goat
animate verb [T] /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪt/ to make someone seem more happy or active
animosity noun [C or U] /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ɪ.ti/ strong dislike, opposition, or anger
annex verb [T] /ænˈeks/ to take possession of an area of land or a country, usually by force or without permission
announcement noun [C or U] /əˈnaʊns.mənt/ 1. something that someone says officially, giving informationabout something 2. the act of announcing something
answerable adjective /ˈɑːn.sər.ə.bl̩/ 1. be answerable for sth ; 2. to be responsible for something that happens
apologetic adjective /əˌpɒl.əˈdʒet.ɪk/ showing that you feel sorry about having caused someone problems or unhappiness
apologise verb [I] /əˈpɒl.ə.dʒaɪz/ to tell someone that you are sorry for having done something that has caused problems or unhappiness for them
appendix noun [C] /əˈpen.dɪks/
2. appendix noun [C] (BOOK PART)
Appetite noun /ˈæp.ɪ.taɪt/ [C or U] the feeling that you want to eat food
Appliance noun [C] /əˈplaɪ.əns/ a device, machine, or piece of equipment, especially an electrical one that is used in the house, such as a cooker or washing machine
Appraise verb [T] /əˈpreɪz/ to examine someone or something in order to judge theirqualities, success, or needs
Appreciation noun [U] /əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ the act of recognizing or understanding that something is valuable, important, or as described
Approval noun [U] /əˈpruː.vəl/ the feeling of having a positive opinion of someone or something
Approximately adverb /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət.li/ close to a particular number or time although not exactlythat number or time
Artificial adjective /ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl/ made by people, often as a copy of something natural
Artistic adjective /ɑːˈtɪs.tɪk/ 1. [before noun] relating to art:the artistic director of the theatreartistic endeavoursa work of artistic merit; 2. able to create or enjoy art; 3. skilfully and attractively made
Assemble verb /əˈsem.bl̩/ [I or T] to come together in a single place or bring partstogether in a single group
Awareness noun [U] /əˈweə.nəs/ knowledge that something exists, or understanding of a situation or subject at the present time based on informationor experience
No comments:
Post a Comment