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unseemly (adj) = not socially suitable or polite survive (v) = to live or exist after being in danger
broom (n) = a brush with a long handle used for cleaning the tolerant (adj) = accepting sbs behaviour or beliefs even if you
floor disagree with them
leap (n) = a large jump or sudden movement trekking (n) = the activity of walking long distances on foot for
step (n) = a short movement made by putting one foot in pleasure
front of the other consider (v) = to believe sth or sb to be
yell (n) = a loud noise you make because you are excited, in retrospect = thinking now about sth in the past
angry or in pain apparently (adv) = as far as one knows or can see
cramped (adj) = not having enough space or time eventually (adv) = finally
embarrassed (adj) = feeling ashamed or shy decline (v) = to say politely that you will not accept sth
curious (adj) = interested in learning about people or things terrified (adj) = extremely frightened
around you convince (v)= to make sb believe that sth is true
sympathetic (adj) = understanding how people feel when careless (adj) = not careful
they have a problem and being kind to them
assignment (n) = work you must do as part of your study
disgusted (adj) = feeling extreme dislike of sth
attitude (n) = the way you behave towards sth
strength (n) = strong point, positive characteristic
p. 68-69, Paper 1, Part 6
weakness (n) = your weak (not strong) point
element (n) = a small amount of an emotion or quality
affect (v) = to influence or change how sb thinks, behaves or
tight (adj) = strict develops
regulation (n) = rule particularly (adv) = especially or more than usual
requirement (n) = what is needed beneath (prep) = below
mandate (v) = to order sb to do sth nauseous (adj) = making you feel sick
parachuting (n) = jumping from an aircraft using a parachute exposure (n) = the experience of sth
ensure (v) = to make sure exhilarating (adj) = very exciting
cease (v) = to stop desire (n) = a wish, sth that you want to happen
subsequent (adj) = happening after sth else
fade (v) = to lose colour, brightness or strength gradually p. 72, Paper 2
dim (adj) = not clear in the mind, weak obesity (n) = being extremely fat
recollection (n) =the ability to remember past events, memory contest (n) = competition
accustomed to (adj) = when you get used to sth seek (v) = to try to find
commence (v) = to start conference (n) = a formal meeting of people with a shared in-
deploy (v) = to use sth in an effective way terest
ripcord (n) = the string you use to open a parachute sculpture (n) = an object that an artist makes by shaping
altimeter (n) = sth that tells you the height of the aircraft stone, metal or wood
above sea level
tumble (v) = to fall suddenly, usually awkwardly p. 73-75, Paper 3
velocity (n) = speed lecture (n) = a talk to a group of people about a subject espe-
adopt (v) = to start to use sth new cially at a college or university
stable (adj) = fixed, not moving addicted (adj) = unable to stop doing sth as a habit
occur (v) = to happen delay (n) = a period of time by which sth is late
desperation (n) = the state in which you have lost all hope treatment (n) = medical care given to a patient
disentangle (v) = to separate things which have become surgical (adj) = used for medical operations
joined or confused maintenance (n) = the work needed to keep sth e.g. a build-
peninsula (n) = a long piece of land that sticks out from a ing or a machine in good condition
larger area of land into the sea or into a lake mental (adj) = relating to the mind
canopy (n) = the part of the parachute that looks like an um- admit (v) = to agree that sth is true
brella deny (v) = to say that sth is not true
altitude (n) = the height of a thing above a chosen level, usu- whether (conj) = if or not
ally above sea level

p. 70-71, Paper 1, Part 7

receive (v) = to get or be given sth
take part (v) = to be involved in an activity with other people
initially (adv) = at first
overcome (v) = to succeed in dealing with or controlling a
problem
confront (v) = to face, meet or deal with a difficult situation
or a problem
fear (n) = the feeling that you have when you are frightened
or scared
face (v) = to try to control a difficult situation or a problem
challenge (n) = a test of sbs strength and abilities
deal with (v) = to try to control a difficult situation or a problem
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TEST 2 mouthful (n) = amount of food or drink that you put in your
mouth at one time
p. 76, Paper 1, Part 1
pedant (n) = sb who gives too much importance to details and
county (n) = a large area in the UK that has its own local gov- formal rules, especially of grammar
ernment
animate (v) = to make sb/sth more lively/active
council (n) = group of people who are elected to govern a place
mocking (adj) = showing that sth or sb is stupid
strategy (n) = plan or method for doing or achieving sth
destruction (n) = the action of causing so much damage to sth
advantage (n) = sth that makes one person or thing better that it cannot be fixed
than others
wastage (n) = the amount that is wasted
income (n) = money that sb gets from working or investing
money get rid of (v) = to remove or throw away sth unwanted
benefit (n) = sth positive or an advantage you get from a situ- justification (n) = a good reason or explanation of sth
ation afterthought (n) = sth that you think or say after you have fin-
priority (n) = sth important that needs to be done first ished speaking
intend (v) = to have a plan in your mind to do sth vapid (adj) = showing no sign of intelligence or imagination,
boring
convenient (adj) = easy to do/use, without causing problems
eagerness (n) = enthusiasm to do or have sth
shortcut (n) = a path or route that is quicker than the usual way
stick to (v) = to continue to do or use sth and not change it for
proportion (n) = the quantity of sth that is a part of a whole a period of time
provision (n) = the act of providing sth that sb needs vagueness (n) = when sth is not clear
proposal (n) = a formal plan or suggestion that one has to grasp (v) = take and hold sth or sb very tightly
think about
chew (v) = to use your teeth to bite food in your mouth into
utility (n) = the state of being useful small pieces so that you can swallow it
purpose (n) = the aim/ goal that sb wants to achieve literally (adv) = used for showing that what you are saying is
recreational (adj) = done or used for enjoyment really true
useless (adj) = of no use, not good concept (n) = an idea of sth that exists
sufficient (adj) = as much as it is needed rigidly (adv) = in a strict way and not changed easily
promotional (adj) = relating to a promotion of a product, or- subsidiary (adj) = sth less important than sth else with which
ganisation or event it is connected
carry out (v) = to do or complete sth rub out (v) = to remove sth
in conjunction with = working together with consciousness (n) = a sense of ones identity, including attitudes
body (n) = a group of people working together for an organi- and beliefs
sation or the government commit (v) = to do (sth wrong)
abnormal (adj) = not usual or typical, especially in a way that merely (adv) = just, only
shows there may be sth wrong self-discipline (n) = the ability to control yourself
proper (adj) = suitable, correct revolution (n) = a very important change in the way people
consult (v) = to ask for advice or discuss sth with sb before do things
making a decision occur to (v) = if an idea occurs to you, it comes into your mind
implement (v) = to start using a plan or a system eagerly (adv) = with enthusiasm
improve (v) = to (cause sth to) get better outspokenly (adv) = clearly, completely
ensure (v)= to make sth certain to happen reconstruct (v) = to build or create sth again
assert (v) = to state firmly that sth is true prevent (v) = to stop sth from happening or sb from doing sth
maintain (v) = to make sth stay the same citizen (n) = sb who has the right to live permanently in a
objective (n) = aim, target country
leaflet (n) = a piece of paper that gives you information or oppressive (adj) = treating people unfairly or in a cruel way
advertises sth violent (adj) = using physical force to hurt or kill
effectively (adv) = successfully, achieving the result you want
p. 77, Paper 1, Part 3
temper (n) = a persons state of mind, being angry or calm p. 80-81, Paper 1, Part 6
chaotic (adj) = happening in a confused way and without any menacing (adj) = frightening, threatening sb
order or organisation threaten (v) = to be likely to cause harm to sb
bear (v) = to accept a bad or difficult situation without com- shred (v) = to cut sth into thin strips
plaining
surface (n) = the top part of sth
tempt (v) = to make sb want to have or do sth, especially sth
that is unnecessary or wrong uneven (adj) = not equal
receive (v) = to get or to be given sth solid (adj) = hard or firm, without any holes or spaces
hindrance (n) = sth that makes it more difficult for you to do treacherous (adj) = extremely dangerous
sth or for sth to develop boulder (n) = a very large rock
rubble (n)= small pieces of stone or rock
p. 78-79, Paper 1, Part 5 dense (adj) = thick
fascinating (adj) = extremely interesting thicket (n) = area of trees and bushes growing closely together
aside (adv) = on or to one side furnace (n) = a container that is heated to a very hot temper-
hunk (n) = a large piece ature so that everything inside will melt
definite edition (n) = complete and final edition absorb (v) = to take sth in, especially gradually
obsolete (adj) = not in use anymore hostile (adj) = extremely unfriendly
bite (v) = to use your teeth to cut into sth steep (adj) = rising quickly and therefore being difficult to climb
swallow (v) = to cause food or drink to come from your wilderness (n) = an area of land where people do not live or
mouth into your stomach grow crops
on the doorstep = very close to sth
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magnificent (adj) = extremely beautiful or impressive sive or important
mosaic (n) = a colourful pattern; a picture produced by ar- hanker after (v) = to have a strong wish for sth, especially if
ranging together small pieces of stone, glass, tile etc. you cannot have it
tortuous (adj) = twisting and turning era (n) = a period of time that has a particular quality or char-
scramble (v) = to climb or move with difficulty acter
scrubby (adj) = full of short trees and bushes chop off (v) = to cut
impenetrable (adj) = impossible to get into or get through petticoat (n) = a piece of womens underwear that is like a
adjacent (adj) = next to or near sth else thin loose dress without sleeves
persistent (adj) = continuing to do sth in a determined way corset (n) = a piece of underwear worn by women to make
yelping (n) = a sudden loud barking their waists look thinner
thundering (adj) = very loud medical (adj) = related to the treatment of illness and injuries
sandy (adj) = full of sand enormous (adj) = very big
jolt (v) = to shake or shock sb denounce (v) = to accuse sb publicly of being sth that is bad
familiar (adj) = well-known or easily recognized or wrong
penetrate (v) = to move into or through sth torture (v) = to make sb suffer
stench (n) = a bad smell quarter (v) = to divide into four parts
pungent (adj) = a pungent smell is very strong and sharp stake (n) = (in the past) a wooden post to which a person was
tied before being burnt as a punishment
suffocating (adj) = making you feel uncomfortably hot or un-
able to breathe artefact (n) = an object that was made a long time ago and is
historically important, e.g. a tool or weapon
odour (n) = a smell, often one that is unpleasant
primitive (adj) = at a very simple stage of development, be-
sulphur (n) = a yellow chemical element that has a strong fore modern technology
smell, used for making medicines and explosives
beast (n) = an animal, especially a strange or dangerous one
drag (v) = to pull with difficulty
prevent (v) = to stop sth from happening
shoal (n) = a lot of fish together
election (n) = a time when people vote in order to choose sb
wade into (v) = to attack forcefully for a political spot
shallows (n) = an area of the sea, lake or river where the incentive (n) = sth that encourages a person to do sth
water is not deep
paradox (n) = sth that is difficult to understand because it
blast (v) = to move very quickly in a specified direction contains two opposite facts or characteristics
roiling (adj) = moving quickly in a twisting circular movement merchant navy (n) = a countrys ships that carry goods, not
footprint (n) = the mark made by a persons or animals foot soldiers and weapons
prod (v) = to push sth with a pointed object unique (adj) = very special, not the same as anything else
foolhardy (adj) = brave in a silly way, taking unnecessary risks steer clear (v) = to avoid
lure (v) = to persuade sb to do sth or go somewhere by offer-
ing them sth exciting p. 84, Paper 2
retrieve (v) = to find sth and bring it back impact (n) = an effect or an influence
inhabit (v) = to live in a place illegal (adj) = doing things that are against the law
cliff (n) = a high area of rock with a very steep side, often on a lung (n) = one of the two organs in your chest that fill with air
coast when you breathe
eruption (n) = the explosion of a volcano cancer (n) = a serious disease that is caused when cells in the
preserve (v) = to keep sth as it is, especially in order to pre- body grow in a way that is uncontrolled, killing normal cells
vent it from being harmed or destroyed and often causing death
ash (n) = the grey powder that remains after sth has burnt response (n) = a reply, an answer
spew (v) = to flow out in large amounts elicit (v) = to manage to get information or an answer from sb
paddle (v) = to push a pole with a wide end through the recommend (v) = to advise sb that they should do sth
water to make a boat move
abrasive (adj) = having an annoyingly rough surface p. 85-87, Paper 3
scatter (n) = the amount or number of things that have urgently (adv) = in a way that needs attention very soon be-
moved in different directions cause it is important
pall (n) = a dark cloud of steam surgery (n) = a place where people can visit a doctor or a den-
strobe (v) = to flash on and off tist (in the UK)
lightning (n) = the bright flash of light that you see in a sky nearby (adj) = a nearby place is not far away
during a storm overhear (v) = to hear what other people are saying without
ferocious (adj) = violent and able to cause serious damage or intending to and without their knowledge
injury habit (n) = sth that you do often or regularly, often without
fiery (adj) = burning or full of fire thinking about it
onset (n) = the beginning of sth, especially sth bad employee (n) = sb who is paid to work for sb else
exceptionally (adv) = to a greater degree than normal; ex-
p. 82-83, Paper 1, Part 7
traordinarily
appreciate (v) = to recognize how good sth is and to value it
masterpiece (n) = a work of art that is excellent and made
contemporary (adj) = relating to the present time with great skill
put off (v) = make sb not want or like sth influence (n) = effect
investment (n) = the act of putting money into sth in order to deceive (v) = to make sb believe that sth false is the truth or
make a profit to keep the truth hidden from sb
persuade (v) = convince, to make sb do or believe sth by giv- sue (v) = to take legal action against sb
ing them a good reason
disapprove (v) = to feel that sb or sth is bad or wrong
grown-up (n) = adult
precious (adj) = of great value because of being rare, expen-
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arrange (v) = to plan, prepare for, or organize sth
TEST 3 transform (v) = to change sth
worth the effort = you will not waste your time; worthwhile
p. 88, Paper 1, Part 1
major (adj) = important, serious, large or great
p. 89, Paper 1, Part 4
frequent (adj) = happening often
supervise (v) = to watch a person or an activity to make sure
similar (adj) = looking or being almost, but not exactly, the that everything is done correctly , safely, etc.
same
responsible (adj) = being in charge of sb and making sure that
various (adj) = many different they do the right thing
wonder (n) = an object that causes a feeling of great surprise deny (v) = to say that you did not do sth wrong (that you have
and admiration been accused of)
barrier (n) = a fence or other obstacle that prevents move- purse (n) = a small case in which women carry money
ment or access
defence (n) = protection or support
p. 90, Paper 1, Part 5
scheme (n) = an officially organized plan or system
stoop (v) = to bend the top half of your body downwards
embankment (n) = an artificial slope made of earth and/or
stones hastily (adv) = quickly, sometimes without the necessary care
or thought
additional (adj) = extra
kneel (v) = to go down in a position where your knees are on
span (v) = to cover; to extend from side to side the ground
consist (v) = to be made up of elbow (n) = the part in the middle of the arm where it bends
include (v) = to contain sb or sth as part of a whole as a last resource = the last thing that could be done
involve (v) = to include of affect sb in an important way chimney (n) = a tube or a passage that takes smoke from a
contain (v) = to have sth inside or include sth as a part fire up and then out of a building
separate (adj) = different not together effect (n) = result
pivot (v) = to cause to turn curious (adj) = strange
concrete (adj) = made of concrete: a very hard material made fancy (v) = to want to have or do sth
by mixing together cement, sand, small stones and water sorrowful (adj) = sad
house (v) = to provide space for, contain or accommodate foolish (adj) = silly, stupid
adjacent (adj) = very near, next to pattering (n) = a repeated light sound
calculate (v) = to discover a number or amount using mathe- tremble (v) = to shake because you are nervous, afraid or ex-
matics cited
weigh (v) = to measure how heavy sth or sb is, to have a par- attempt (n) = the act of trying to do sth, especially sth diffi-
ticular weight cult
operation (n) = when sth is working spread (v) = to stretch
surgery (n) = a place where you go to see a doctor or a dentist snatch (n) = the act of taking sth away quickly
(in the UK)
goose (n) = a silly person
vocation (n) = a job you do because you feel it is your purpose
in life and for which you have special skills
profession (n) = a job that you need special skills and qualifi- p. 92-93, Paper 1, Part 6
cations to do, especially one of high status lucid (adj) = showing or telling sth in a clear way
spectacular (adj) = extremely impressive gaze (v) = to look at sb or sth for a long time, especially in sur-
memorable (adj) = worth remembering because of being spe- prise or admiration or because you are thinking of sth else
cial in some way peer (v) = to look carefully or with difficulty
forgetful (adj) = sb who cannot remember things stare (v) = to look for a long time with the eyes open, espe-
memorise (v) = to learn sth so that you remember it perfectly cially when surprised, frightened or thinking
identical (adj) = exactly the same or very similar
p. 88, Paper 1, Part 2 ponder (v) = to think carefully about sth for a long time be-
fore reaching a decision
accept (v) = to agree to take sth
abruptly (adv) = suddenly and unexpectedly
an army of = a group of
in a mundane fashion = in an ordinary and boring way
duty (n) = sth you have to do
blurt out (v) = to say sth suddenly and without thinking
pile (n) = a lot of objects, one on top of the other
yell (v) = to shout sth or make a loud noise, usually when you
centimetre (n) = 0.01 of a metre are angry, in pain or excited
self-conscious (adj) = aware of who you are, what you do or
p. 89, Paper 1, Part 3 how you feel
challenge (n) = sth difficult, a test of ones abilities announce (v) = to make sth known or tell people about sth of-
cottage (n) = a small house, usually in a village or in the coun- ficially
tryside float (v) = to move in the air
invite (v) = ask sb to come to see you or spend time with you fear (n) = what you feel when you are frightened or worried
employ (v) = to pay sb to do a job for you doubt (n) = a feeling of not being certain
extend (v) = to add to sth to make sth else bigger or longer sink (v) = to go down
possess (v) = to have land (v) = to come down through the air and rest on the
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thud (n) = a dull heavy sound sociable (adj) = sb who likes to meet and spend time with
perception (n) = the ability to see, hear or become aware of other people
sth through the senses reasonably (adv) = in a fair manner, not too highly
spontaneously (adv) = in a natural way, not planned or forced
induce (v) = to cause to happen p. 96, Paper 2
alert (v) = to warn sb of a possibly dangerous situation overcome (v) = to succeed in controlling a problem
duplicate (v) = to make an exact copy of sth addiction (n) = a strong need to spend as much time as possi-
pioneer (n) = a person who is one of the first people to do sth ble doing a particular activity
thrilling (adj) = very exciting exceptional (adj) = extremely good or impressive
startled (adj) = suddenly frightened or surprised by sth location (n) = a place
perplexed (adj) = confused because you cannot understand sth occasion (n) = a time at which sth happens
tip off (v) = give sb a warning or secret information about sth recommend (v) = to say to others that sth is good and worth
conscious (adj) = noticing things around you trying
contribute (v) = to write articles for a newspaper, magazine,
or book, to add sth in order to help
p. 94-95, Paper 1, Part 7
participate (v) = to take part in
p. 97-99, Paper 3
proximity (n) = being near
butcher (n) = a person who sells meat
appreciate (v) = to recognise the importance of sth and value
it overhear (v) = to hear what other people are saying without
intending to and without their knowledge
worship (n) = the activity of showing respect and love for a
god, e.g. by praying charge (v) = to ask an amount of money for sth
manta ray (n)= a very large, flat sea fish elsewhere (adv) = somewhere else
massive (adj) = very big householder (n) = a person who has a house of his own or
rents one
outstretched (adj) = reaching out as far as possible
regular (adj) = happening or doing sth often
fin (n) = a thin flat part of a fishs body that sticks out
familiar (adj) = when you know sth well
rubberized (adj) = covered with rubber, latex
memorial (n) = an object, often large and made of stone,
murky (adj) = dark and dirty or difficult to see through which has been built to honour a famous person or event
caution (n) = great care and attention bee (n) = a yellow and black flying insect that makes honey
maintain (v) = to keep at the same level primate (n) = a member of the most developed and intelli-
content (adj) = easy to say yes, willing gent group of mammals, including humans and monkeys
shadow (n) = an area of darkness that is created when sth vowel (n) = a sound that you make when you speak without
blocks light closing your mouth; the vowels in English are: a, e, o, i, u
capture (v) = to attract sb and make them very interested accurately (adv) = exactly, without any mistakes
pure (adj) = clean, not polluted imitate (v) = to copy the speech or behaviour
slide (v) = to move smoothly along a surface demonstrate (v) = to show
remarkable (adj) = unusual or special and worth mentioning contain (v) = to have sth inside or include as a part
chameleon (n) = a small lizard that changes skin colour to unique (adj) = being the only existing one of its type, or very
match the colours around it unusual or special in some way
beckon (v) = to attract arise (v) = to appear
vault (n) = a curved place like an arch due to = because of
eel (n) = a fish that looks like a snake develop (v) = to cause sth to grow or change into a stronger
gape (v) = to look at sb or sth showing you are very surprised or more advanced form
unfold (v) = o develop or become clear divorced (adj) = sb who was married in the past but now is
convert (v) = to change sth from one form to another not married
vivid (adj) = producing strong, clear images in the mind particularly (adv) = very much
expat (expatriate) (n) = a person who lives outside their na- lottery (n) = a game in which tickets are sold to people who
tive country hope that they will win a prize if their numbers are chosen
pulse (n) = the central point of energy charity (n) = a system of giving money, food or help free to
those who are in need
frenzied (adj) = uncontrolled and excited, sometimes violent
overtime (n) = the extra hours sb does at work
pound (v) = to hit sth repeatedly and with a lot of force
bumpy (adj) = not smooth, uncomfortable
arid (adj) = dry and without many plants
relentless (adj) = continuing in a severe or extreme way
lagoon (n) = an area of sea water separated from the sea
harmless (adj) = not causing any harm, not dangerous
threatened (adj) = feeling in danger
habitat (n) = the natural environment in which an animal or
plant usually lives
surround (v) = to be everywhere around sth
hyena (n) = a wild animal from Africa and Asia that looks like
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TEST 4 identify (v) = to recognize sth

p. 100, Paper 1, Part 1 treasure (n) = a collection of valuable things
wonder (v) = to ask yourself questions or express a wish to
know sth
p. 101, Paper 1, Part 4
claim (v) = to say that sth is true even though there is no
proof prohibited (adj) = forbidden, banned, not allowed
branch (n) = part of an organisation carelessness (n) = when you are not careful
overdraw (v) = to take more money from your account than its a pity = used for saying that you are disappointed about
the money the account contains sth
provide (v) = to give
employment (n) = work that you are paid regularly to do for a p. 102-103, Paper 1, Part 5
person or company bend (v) = to move the top part of your body forwards and
performance (n) = the way sth, like a machine, works downwards
improvement (n) = the state of being better than before faint (adj) = not strong or clear
guidance (n) = advice about what you should do or how you respond (v) = to reply or answer
should behave salutation (n) = a word or phrase used for saying hello to sb
demand (v) = to ask for sth forcefully, in a way that shows haggard (adj) = looking very tired, worried or ill
that you do not expect to be refused drop (v) = to move downwards
range (n) = a number of different things gaze (n) = a long look
stock (n) = a supply of sth for use or sale bear (v) = to accept or tolerate, especially sth unpleasant
forecast (n) = a prediction vacant (adj) = showing no interest
rate (n) = the number of times sth happens broad (adj) = wide
roughly (adv) = used for showing that the amount, number, ray (n) = a line of light that comes from the sun
time, etc. is not exact
lap (n) = the top half of your legs above your knees when you
frankly (adv) = honestly sit down
immediately (adv) = very quickly and without delay labour (n) = work
smoothly (adv) = without problems common (adj) = ordinary
whether (conj) = expressing a choice between alternatives tool (n) = an object that you use with your hands to repair sth
however (adv) = used to introduce a statement that contrasts scrap (n) = a small piece of sth such as paper or cloth
sth
leather (n) = a strong material made from animal skin that is
although (conj) = even though, expressing contrast used for making shoes, bags etc.
course (n) = a set of classes or a plan of study on a particular bench (n) = a long table used by sb working with tools
subject, usually leading to an exam or qualification
beard (n) = hair that grows on a mans chin and cheeks
subject (n) = sth that you learn at school, e.g. English, Maths
etc. raggedly (adv) = not nicely
chapter (n) = one of the sections into which a book is divided hollow (adj) = it seems to have sunk because you are thin,
tired, or ill
exceedingly (adv) = extremely
p. 100, Paper 1, Part 2
remind (v) = to make sb remember or think of sth they have
Christmas Eve (n) = the day before Christmas Day forgotten or might have forgotten
effort (n) = mental or physical activity needed to achieve sth forward (adv) = towards the direction that is in front of you
expense (n) = money that you spend in order to buy or do sth occupy (v) = to keep sb busy
steadily (adv) = gradually glance (v) = to give a quick short look
fortune (n) = a large amount of money, goods or property knuckle (n)= one of the joints in the hand where your fingers
remove (v) = to take away bend
generous (adj) = giving money, help, etc., especially more hollow (n) = an enclosed space within sth
than is expected intermission (n) = a break
assuredly (adv) = certainly
p. 101, Paper 1, Part 3 lack (v) = to not have enough of sth
advance (n) = improvement or development distinctive (adj) = easy to recognize because of being different
expertise (n) = a high level of knowledge or skill feature (n) = one of the parts of sbs face
among (prep) = within a group ashamed (adj) = feeling embarrassed or guilty because you
bound (adj) = certain have done sth wrong
catch (v) = arrest eager (adj) = when you really want to do sth
caution (n) = great care and attention pride (n) = when you are proud of sb or sth
ensure (v) = make sure evasive (adj) = not direct or clear
belongings (n) = the things that a person has, especially those hostile (adj) = not friendly at all
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indifferent (adj) = not interested official (adj) = done by people in authority
unused (adj) = not familiar donor (n) = sb who gives money or goods to an organisation,
especially one that helps people
p. 104-105, Paper 1, Part 6 fulfil (v) = to satisfy the requirements of sb or sth
poverty (n) = the state of being very poor cancellation (n) = a decision to stop sth
owe (v) = if you have borrowed money, you owe it and you corrupt (adj) = sb who does dishonest things to gain money or
need to pay it back power
mortgage (n) = an agreement that allows you to borrow accumulate (v) = to gradually increase in number or amount
money from the bank in order to buy a house decline (n) = when sth becomes less
enable (v) = to make sb able to do sth deepen (v) = to make sth increase or become more serious
otherwise (adv) = under different circumstances; when the
conditions are different p. 106 -107, Paper 1, Part 7
repay (v) = pay back former (adj) = the one before the present time
interest (n) = money that is charged by a bank for borrowing insight (n) = a clear deep understanding
money
decade (n) = a period of ten years
commitment (n) = a promise to do sth
influence (v) = to affect
deeply (adv) = a lot
specific (adj) = clear and exact
indebted (adj) = when you owe money
evolve (v) = to develop gradually
write off (v) = to remove sth
startle (v) = to do sth unexpectedly that surprises and some-
purpose (n) = reason times worries a person
large-scale (adj) = large in size set out (v) = to start an activity with an aim
infrastructure (n) = the basic systems and services of a coun- wield (v) = to have power or influence over a lot of power
try such as transport and power supplies over people
bankruptcy (n) = the situation when a business, for example, industrialized (adj) = with developed industry
has no money so it cannot pay back the money it owes
in the midst of = in the middle of
divert (v) = to use sth for a purpose that is different from its
original or main purpose monetary (adj) = relating to a countrys money
satisfy (v) = to please sb by giving them what they want policy (n) = a set of plans or ideas agreed by a business, a gov-
ernment etc.
lender (n) = a person or a bank that lends money
intertwine (v) = to be closely connected with sth else
on average = typically or usually
staff (n) = the people who work for a particular company
government (n) = the group of people who control a country
perspective (n) = a way of thinking about sth
step in () = to become involved in order to help
demise (n) = the time when sth stops existing
aim (n) = target
clarity (n) = when sth is clear
impose (v) = to force a rule or a system
cooperation (n) = when people or organizations work to-
alter (v) = to change sth a little gether to achieve sth
strict (adj) = strict rules must be obeyed completely elect (v) = to choose sb by voting
measure (n) = action to achieve sth attempt (n) = when you try to do sth
hard currency (n) = money that is valuable and can be ex- shape (v) = to create; change the form of sth
changed easily because it comes from a powerful country
finance (n) = the management of large amounts of money, es-
export (n) = the business of selling goods to another country; pecially by governments or large companies
a product that is sold to another country
context (n) = the general situation in which sth happens,
reduce (v) = to make sth smaller or less in size, amount etc. which helps to explain it
import (n) = the process of buying and bringing in products innovative (adj) = new, original and advanced
from other countries; a product from another country that is
bought with money from your country field (n) = an area of activity or interest
cash crop (n) = a crop that is grown in order to be sold significant (adj) = important
processed (adj) = food that has had some industrial or chemi- advanced (adj) = developed
cal treatment in order to preserve it, improve its taste, etc. contribution (n) = sth that you do that is useful
goods (n) = things for sale financial (adj) = involving money
costly (adj) = expensive deserve (v) = if you deserve sth, it is right that you get it, es-
struggle (v) = to try hard to do sth that you find difficult pecially because of the way you have behaved
survive (v) = to manage to deal with sth difficult or unpleas- audience (n) = the people who watch or listen to a television
ant or radio programme, or read a book
launch (v) = to start a major activity
relief (n) = the right not to pay in full p. 108, Paper 2
initiative (n) = an important action that is intended to solve a extinct (adj) = not existing now
problem wildlife (n) = animals and birds that live in natural conditions
reduction (n) = making sth less species (n) = a set of animals or plants that have similar char-
external (adj) = involving other countries acteristics
endangered (adj) = those who are in danger
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hunt (v) = to chase and try to catch and kill animals for food
or sport
publish (v) = to make information available to people, espe-
cially in a book, magazine or newspaper
issue (n) = a problem
testimonial (n) = a statement about the character or qualities
of sb or sth

p. 109 -111, Paper 3

recovery (n) = getting better after being ill
luggage (n) = the bags or cases that you take with you when
you travel
region (n) = a large area of land whose politics or geography is
different from others
office supplies (n) = things that you use in an office
newsagents (n) = a shop that sells magazines, newspapers,
etc.
conspirator (n) = sb who secretly makes a plan with another
person or group to do sth bad or illegal
basement (n) = the part of the building that is partly or com-
pletely below the level of the ground
barrel (n) = a round wooden, metal, or plastic container with
a flat top or bottom, used for storing liquids
keep a look-out (v)= to watch carefully for sth or sb in order
to avoid danger
well-known (adj) = known by many people
get along (v) = if two or more people get along, they like each
other and are friendly to each other
celebration (n) = a special social event, e.g. a party
vegetarian (n) = a person who does not eat meat
ingredient (n) = one of the foods or liquids that are used to
make a dish
ancient (adj) = relating to sth that existed thousands of years
ago
ground (adj) = when sth is made into very small pieces or
powder by crashing it
almond (n) = a type of nut
reception (n) = the quality of picture or sound that you get on
a television, on a phone, etc.
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p. 112, Paper 1, Part 1
trainers (n) = a type of light and comfortable shoes for playing
argue (v) = to speak angrily to sb, telling that person that you sports
disagree with them
genuine (adj) = real, not pretended or false
face (v) = to deal with
take care of (v) = to look after sb or sth
compete (v) = to try to be more successful than sb else
namely (adv) = used when you want to give more detail or be
p. 114-115, Paper 1, Part 5
more exact about sth you have just said
deck (n) = the outside top part of a ship that you walk on
cloakroom (n) = a room in a public building where people can
leave their coats intensity (n) = strength
disabled (adj) = sb who cannot use part of their body because chill (n) = a feeling of cold
of injury or disease crown jewel (n) = the most important thing
in addition = also, besides lodge (n) = a small house in the country used by people who
access (v) = to enter or to get go there on holiday or do sports
suggest (v) = to mention an idea or a plan for other people to landmark (n) = a famous place that is easily recognized
think about wilds (n) = an area where people do not live or cannot live
display (n) = a collection of objects or pictures for people to pin sb down (v) = to force sb to stay somewhere because it is
look at difficult to leave
shelf (n) = a long flat board fixed against a wall or inside a chase (v) = to force sb to do sth
cupboard so that objects can be stored on it backcountry (n) = a mountainous area away from a city
case (n) = a container or box for storing things in undulating (adj) = moving gently up and down
solution (n) = the answer to a problem tinged (adj) = containing a small amount of sth, e.g. colour
subtle (adj) = not bright or obvious
p. 112, Paper 1, Part 2 ripple (v) = to move in small waves
delightful (adj) = very pleasant vary (v) = to be different
towering (adj) = very tall subdued (adj) = not very bright
oak tree (n) = a type of tree outrageously (adv) = in an extremely unusual manner, shock-
charming (adj) = pleasant and attractive ingly
shady (adj) = not having direct light from the sun intense (adj) = very strong
woods (n) = an area of land covered with trees surge (n) = a sudden movement of sth; a sudden increase of
brook (n) = a very small river sth
wooden (adj) = made of wood ghostly (adj) = faint, pale
pleasant (adj) = friendly, likeable expanse (n) = a large area of land, water or sky
scenery (n) = the general appearance of the natural environ- accentuate (v) = to emphasize sth
ment, especially when it is beautiful mind-blowing (adj) = fantastic, excellent
acquire (v) = to get sth spectacle (n) = sth that is exciting to watch
confess (v) = to admit sth about yourself that you would not shiver (v) = to shake because you feel cold, ill or frightened
normally tell people bundled up (adj) = wearing many warm clothes
unwilling (adj) = if you are unwilling to do sth, you do not gear (n) = clothes
want to do it
mesmerizing (adj) = very attractive, in a mysterious way, mak-
refuse (v) = to say that you will not accept sth or sb ing you want to keep looking
sprawl (v) = to cover a large area
p. 113, Paper 1, Part 3 perennial (adj) = lasting a very long time or happening all the
province (n) = one of the many areas into which some coun- time
tries are divided patch (n) = a small area that is different from the area around
representative (n) = sb who has been chosen to represent sb it
else, a group of people, their country, etc. valley (n) = a low area of land between mountains or hills,
obsess (v) = to think about sth all the time often with a river running through it
dread (v) = to feel very worried about sth that might happen elaborate (adj) = detailed in design and planning
applause (n) = the sound of people clapping their hands to infrastructure (n) = the basic systems and services, such as
show that they enjoyed sth transport and power supplies, that a country or an organisa-
commercialise (v) = to organise sth to make a profit tion uses in order to work effectively
wealthy (adj) = rich prime (adj) = the best or the most important
innocent (adj) = having no knowledge of the unpleasant and vantage point (n) = a position from which you can see things
evil things in life well
destroy (v) = to ruin sth heavenly (adj) = relating to the sky, the moon, the stars
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glean (v) = to collect information in small amounts imprisoned (adj) = kept in prison
familiar (adj) = well-known to you or easily recognised by you enslaved (adj) = having become a slave
distract (v) = to make sb stop giving their attention to sth condemn (v) = to criticize strongly
awe (n) = a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with sterile (adj) = having no imagination or new ideas
fear or surprise conventional (adj) = traditional and ordinary
nearby (adv) = not far away reject (v) = not to accept sth or not to believe in sth
primitive (adj) = basic, unpleasant and uncomfortable rationalism (n) = the belief that actions should be based on
worthwhile (adj) = very good, useful and good enough for the reasons and not on emotions
money or time spent functional (adj) = practical and useful
inaudible (adj) = unable to be heard
p. 116-117, Paper 1, Part 6
dwindling (v) = becoming smaller in size or amount, or fewer p. 120, Paper 2
in number
agricultural (adj) = related to farming
decrease (v) = to become less
commercial (adj) = related to buying and selling things
humpback whale (n) = a whale with a hump
regenerate (v) = to grow again
issue (v) = to give sth out officiallly
contribute (v) = to help to cause
permit (n) = an official document that allows you to do sth
greenhouse effect (n) = the process in which heat is unable to
forbid (v) = not to allow sth escape from the atmosphere and causes the temperature of
sustainable (adj) = causing little or no damage to the environ- the earth to rise
ment satisfied (adj) = happy with sth
incidental (adj) = accidentally happening as a result of an ac- environmental (adj) = related to the environment or the nat-
tivity ural world
lethal (adj) = causing death associate with (v) = to connect with, or relate to
contentious (adj) = causing people to argue, controversial responsible (adj) = sth that is controlled so that it does not
opponent (n) = sb who disagrees with an idea or a plan and cause problems
tries to change it means of transport (n) = the vehicles you use to get from one
purportedly (adv) = it is said to be real or true, but not proved place to another, e.g. cars, buses etc.
dispute (v) = to disagree with sth that sb says
illegal (adj) = not allowed by law p. 121-123, Paper 3
authorities (n) = a group of people with legal power to do bride (n) = the woman who is getting married
things or make decisions groom (n) = the man who is getting married
criminal (n) = related to crime complain (v) = to say that you are not happy about sth or sb
proceedings (n) = legal action used to solve a problem dominate (v) = to have control; to be the largest
sequencing (n) = a process in Biology where the DNA is exam- tortoise (n) = an animal with a thick hard shell that can move
ined its head and legs into for protection and moves slowly
forensics (n) = scientific and medical work that is related to canary (n) = a small yellow bird that is well known for its
criminal investigations singing
presumably (adv) = used to say that what you think is the disturb (v) = to interrupt
likely situation
agreeable (adj) = pleasing
transparent (adj) = obvious, manifest, easy to see
robust (adj) = strong and successful
lifespan (n) = the time a person or animal lives or is expected
to live
moratorium (n) = an official agreement to stop an activity
temporarily

p. 118-119, Paper 1, Part 7

incorporation (n) = adding sth as a part of sth else
dome (n) = a roof shaped like the top half of a ball
mausoleum (n) = a large impressive tomb
mirror (v) = to show a reflection of sth
burial (n) = the act of putting a dead body into the ground
stainless steel (n) = a type of steel containing chromium that
is not damaged by air or water and does not change its colour
scrape (v) = to remove the top layer of sth
masonry (n) = stonework; the brick or stones that make a
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gather (v) = to collect
p. 124, Paper 1, Part 1
dissolve (v) = to end sth
essential (adj) = absolutely necessary
pervasive (adj) = present or noticeable in every part of a thing
clue (n) = a sign, evidence of sth
or a place
conservation area (n) = an area protected by law against un-
cast (n) = the people in a film, play or show
desirable changes
constantly (adv) = all the time or often
maintenance (n) = the work needed to keep sth, such as a
building, in good condition connote (v) = to suggest, imply
refresh (v) = to make sb less hot or tired honesty (n) = being honest and truthful
recall (v) = to bring the memory of a past event into your mind withstand (v) = to bear, to be able to deal with sth
restore (v) = to return sth to an earlier good condition clamour (v) = to make a loud complaint or demand
remind (v) = to make sb think of sth they have forgotten encourage (v) = to make sb more likely to do sth
glory (n) = great beauty surface (adj) = what you can see, which is not always the truth
reliable (adj) = easy to trust glamour (n) = the special, exciting and attractive quality of a
person, place or activity
annual (adj) = happening once every year
convey (v) = to communicate ideas or feelings indirectly
excitable (adj) = easily and often becoming excited
reflect (v) = to show sth
notable (adj) = important and deserving attention
cultural (adj) = related to culture
trend (n) = a fashion; a general direction in which sth is
p. 124, Paper 1, Part 2
changing
rather (adv) = quite, to a slight degree
inspect (v) = to look at sth carefully in order to discover infor-
foolish (adj) = unwise, stupid mation
awkward (adj) = embarrassed or nervous harmless (adj) = causing no problems or no harm
wave (v) = to say hello or goodbye by moving your hand concern (n) = worry
knock down (v) = to hit sb with a vehicle unavoidable (adj) = you cannot avoid it

p. 125, Paper 1, Part 3 p. 128-129, Paper 1, Part 6

frustrate (v) = to make sb feel annoyed and less confident notorious (adj) = famous for sth bad
because they cannot achieve what they want
serial killer (n) = sb who kills several people one after the
anticipate (v) = expect other often in the same way
spoil (v) = to destroy the pleasure or the beauty of sth catapult (v) = to throw with great force
make a reservation = to book sth such as a hotel splash (v) = to show
confidence (n) = the belief that you are able to do things well sociological (adj) = about the way the society is organized and
avoid (v) = to try to prevent sth from happening how people behave
loneliness (n) = when you feel sad because you are alone, rapid (adj) = fast
without friends or family significant (adj) = important
homesick (adj) = when you miss your home milestone (n) = an important event in the history of sth or in
sbs life
p. 126-127, Paper 1, Part 5 contemporary (adj) = existing or happening now
notion (n) = idea celebrity (n) = sb who is famous or the state of being famous
fuel (v) = to make sth stronger plunge (v) = to become lower in value or level suddenly and
shift (n) = a change quickly
usher in (v) = to introduce, to cause to come obscurity (n) = the state of not being known to many people
era (n) = a period of time that has a particular character magnitude (n) = the large size or importance of sth
assistant professor (n) = a professors assistant debut (n) = when sb performs or presents sth to the public for
pave the way = to create a situation that makes it possible or the first time
easier for sth to happen sensation (n) = excitement
attitude (n) = your behaviour towards sth spiral (v) = to increase faster and faster
surveillance (n) = watching a person or place pique the interest = to make sb interested in
consumer (n) = sb who buys and uses goods and services superficiality (n) = when you do not think about things that
participant (n) = sb who takes part in sth are serious or important
productive (adj) = resulting in a large amount of sth; having impose (v) = to force sb to accept sth
positive results aesthetically (adv) = related to beauty
initially (adv) = firstly dubious (adj) = not certain
several (adj) = a number of vocalist (n) = a singer
queue (n) = a line of people waiting for sth lip-synch (v) = to pretend that you are singing but in fact you
snake (v) = to have the shape of a snake are only moving your lips
reconfigure (v) = change the structure or arrangement of sth ubiquitous (adj) = seeming to be everywhere

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frumpy (adj) = old-fashioned and not attractive moving (adj) = causing strong feelings of sadness or sympathy
lure (v) = to make sb believe sth that is not true based on first blatantly (adv) = in an obvious way, openly, without feeling
impressions ashamed
utterly (adv) = completely violate (v) = to break a law, an agreement, etc.
confound (v) = to confuse and surprise sb, so that they are therefore (adv) = for that reason
unable to explain a situation warped (adj) = strange or frightening
soaring (adj) = rising precariously (adv) = in an uncertain way; it will possibly
triumph (v) = to have a great success change
underdog (n) = sb with less power; the weakest one collapse (v) = to become unable to work correctly
churn out (v) = to produce large amounts of sth quickly, usu- betrayal (n) = when you are not loyal to your country or to a
ally sth of low quality person and you do sth that helps the enemy
prolific (adj) = producing a great number or amount of sth self-destruction (n) = when you do sth to harm yourself
inspire (v) = to make sb have a particular strong feeling contemporary (adj) = existing or happening now
horror (n) = a strong feeling of fear fairy tale (n) = a traditional story for children
gruesome (adj) = extremely unpleasant and shocking aspect (n) = one part of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
spawn (v) = to produce snappy (adj) = clever
countless (adj) = too many to be counted bleach out (v) = to remove sth
merchandise (n) = goods that are bought and sold implication (n) = the effect, the result of an action
(much) sought after (adj) = wanted by many people greed (n) = a strong wish to have more money, things, or
profound (adj) = deep, extreme power than you really need
instantaneous (adj) = happening instantly beyond the scope = outside the limits of sth
pursue (v) = follow; try to get sharpen (v) = to make sth stronger
spree (n) = a short period of time, doing a specific activity ironic (adj) = showing that you really mean the opposite of
acute (adj) = very serious or severe what you are saying
thrust (v) = to push suddenly and strongly satirical (adj) = criticizing people or ideas in a humorous way
limelight (n) = public attention and interest bleak (adj) = sad and without hope
convince (v) = to persuade sb or make sb certain acknowledge (v) = to accept that sth is true or exists
lucrative (adj) = producing a lot of money reinforce (v) = to make sth stronger
inglorious (adj) = causing shame; not famous epic (adj) = amazing
pioneer (n) = a person who is one of the first people to do sth visual (adj) = related to seeing
urban (adj) = of or in a city or town overall (adj) = considering everything and everyone
troupe (n) = a group of performers who work and travel to- impeccable (adj) = perfect, without bad parts
gether flawless (adj) = perfect, without mistakes
amid (prep) = in the middle of or surrounded by ignorance (n) = a lack of knowledge of sth
rumour (n) = unofficial information that might not be true tarnished (adj) = when sth, especially metal, has become less
backstage (n) = behind the stage in a theatre or in the rooms bright or has changed colour
where actors change clothes no trespassing = not allowed to enter the place
meltdown (n) = when you lose control and cannot deal with a electrifying (adj) = extremely exciting
situation stunning (adj) = very impressive or beautiful
riveted (adj) = not being able to stop looking at sth because it
p. 130 -131, Paper 1, Part 7 is so interesting or frightening
commercialism (n) = the attitude that emphasizes money exuberant (adj) = very energetic
indicate (v) = to show bristle with (v) = to have a lot of
release (n) = first time a film is shown in cinemas spontaneity (n) = behaviour that is natural and not planned
comment (v) = to make comments, to express your opinion or thought about
irresponsible (adj) = not thinking enough or not worrying erect (v) = to build or put up a structure; to create a system or
about the possible results of what you do theory
essential (adj) = absolutely necessary intimate (adj) = close, personal
brief (adj) = lasting only a short time
off-handedly (adv) = without previous thought or preparation p. 132, Paper 2
throwaway (n) = sth that sb says without thinking carefully out-dated (adj) = old and no longer useful or correct
and is not intended to be serious perspective (n) = the way you think about sth
encounter (n) = a meeting, especially one that happens by terrific (adj) = excellent
chance user (n) = the person who uses sth
boggle (v) = to have difficulty imagining or understanding sth
blink (v) = to close and then open your eyes quickly once or
several times
perversely = in a strange way and not in a way that most peo-
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p. 136, Paper 1, Part 1 revolution (n) = a sudden or major change, especially in ideas
retrospective (adj) = relating to or thinking about the past or methods
childishness (n) = when sb behaves like a child gap (n) = a large difference between two groups of people
kindergarten (n) = the school for children under five faraway (adj) = very distant; remote
childhood (n) = the part of your life when you are a child meaningful (adj) = useful, serious and important
infantry (n) = the part of an army that fights on foot critical (adj) = expressing an opinion when you think that sb
or sth is wrong
texture (n) = the way that sth feels when you touch it
pessimistic (adj) = thinking that the worst thing will happen in
pure (adj) = not mixed with anything else every situation
abstraction (n) = a form of art that does not show the physi-
cal appearance of things
p. 140-141, Paper 1, Part 6
probably (adv) = very likely
hopeless (adj) = very
intensely (adv) = very much
associate with (v) = to relate two things or people in your
rarely (adv) = not often mind
directly (adv) = with nobody else or nothing else between thaw (n) = a period of warm weather that turns snow or ice
likely (adj) = probably going to happen or probably true into water
timely (adj) = happening at the most suitable time set in (v) = to start happening and having an effect, not likely
commercially (adv) = in a way that is related to profit; in to stop for a long time
order to be sold gale (n) = a very strong wind
blizzard (n) = a storm with a lot of snow and strong winds
p. 136, Paper 1, Part 2 blast (v) = to destroy
rush (v) = to move quickly towards sb, especially in order to expectant (adj) = thinking that sth pleasant or exciting is
attack them going to happen
desperate (adj) = done because you can think of no other way hopeful (n) = a person hoping to succeed
revolver (n) = a small gun that holds several bullets extreme (n) = one of two things which are as different as pos-
ceremony (n) = formal polite behaviour sible
wound (n) = a damaged area of the body such as a cut or a folk (also folks) (n) = people
hole in the skin loyalty (n) = faithfulness towards sb or sth
bullet (n) = a small metal object that is shot from a gun optimism (n) = being positive about the future
sword (n) = a weapon with a long metal blade that looks like a bound (n) = limit
very big knife, used especially in the past accumulated (adj) = gradually increased in number or amount
blazing (adj) = very hot
p. 137, Paper 1, Part 3 bulging (adj) = larger or fuller than normal
retirement (n) = when you stop working because you are old humble (adj) = low in importance, status or condition
opt for (v) = to choose sth infectious (adj) = making other people feel the same or be-
objection (n) = when you do not agree with sth have in the same way
passion (n) = a very strong feeling about sth
p. 138 -139, Paper 1, Part 5 spell (v) = have as a result
treble (adj) = three times greater in amount, number, or size resist (v) = to stop yourself from doing sth that you would
decade (n) = the period of ten years very much like to do
intertwine (v) = to be twisted together or to be connected so urge (n) = a strong desire
as to be difficult to separate capacity (n) = the amount that a container or building can
matter (v) = to be important hold
stretch (v) = to cover a large area overflow (v) = to be filled, more than can be handled
dawning (n) = the beginning of sth freak (n, used as a modifier here) = sth that is very unusual
and unexpected
conflict (n) = disagreement or fighting
saddened (adj) = sad and unhappy
lessen (v) = to make sth less
sled (n) = sth you use to travel on snow
affairs (n) = matters of public interest
toboggan (n) = a type of sled
found (v) = to start an organisation, a company, etc.
content (n) = the state of being happy
continent (n) = one of the seven main areas of land on the
Earth, such as Africa, Asia or Europe take a battering = to suffer very badly
internal (adj) = existing or happening within a country tough (adj) = difficult to damage or break
prosperous (adj) = rich and successful innocent (adj) = harmless
currency (n) = the system of money used in a country delight (n) = happiness, pleasure
take place (v) = to happen woes (n) = great problems or troubles
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ensemble (n) = a group of things that combine well together p. 145-147, Paper 3
bumper season (n) = a very large or successful season misbehave (v) = to behave badly
write off (v) = to decide that sth will not succeed and so to fracture (n) = a break or crack in a bone
stop giving them your attention be composed of (v) = consist of
defy (v) = to resist or to refuse to obey bone marrow (n) = the soft red thing inside the spaces in
confound (v) = to make sb feel surprised or confused, espe- bones
cially by not behaving in the way they expect procedure (n) = the correct or usual way of doing sth
bonnie (also bonny) (adj) = attractive or beautiful (Scottish mend (v) = to fix sth
and Northern English)
leaking (adj) = allowing water to come out when it should not
wreck (v) = to destroy sth
tap (n) = the part at the end of a pipe that controls water
slope (n) = a piece of land that is high at one end and low at
ironing (n) = the activity of making clothes smooth using an
the other
iron
colleague (n) = sb that you work with
p. 142-143, Paper 1, Part 7
indifferent (adj) = not interested
background (n) = a persons education, experience, culture or
ownership (n) = the state or the right of possessing sth, being
social position
the owner of sth
effect (n) = influence
redundancy (n) = a situation in which sb loses their job be-
threaten (v) = to be likely to cause harm or damage cause their employer does not need them
achievement (n) = sth very good and difficult that you have silverware (n) = knives, forks, spoons, dishes, etc. made from
succeeded in doing silver
ancestor (n) = a person related to you who lived a long time
ago
perch (v) = to be on the edge of sth
in close proximity = near
immensely (adv) = very much
inspiring (adj) = encouraging, or making you want to do sth
reminder (n) = sth that makes you remember an event or a
situation
forefathers (n) = ancestors
diversity (n) = the fact that very different people exist within
a group
stem from (v) = come from
harmony (n) = a situation in which people live and work well
with other people
abandon (v) = to give up, to leave sth, not to have sth any-
more
sceptical (adj) = doubting that sth is true or useful
isolated (adj) = having minimal contact with others
wealthy (adj) = rich
chequered (adj) = having had both successful and unsuccess-
ful periods in your past
second-to-none = the best
marvel (v) = to admire sth
in abundance = having more than enough
forever (adv) = for all time in the future
corruption (n) = dishonest or immoral behaviour, usually by
people who have important positions
wrongdoing (n) = a bad or an illegal action

p. 144, Paper 2
widespread (adj) = affecting a lot of places or people
starvation (n) = a situation in which you become ill or die be-
cause you do not have enough food
cheerful (adj) = behaving in a happy and friendly way
reimburse (v) = to give sb the same amount of money they
have spent, for example on sth connected with their work
contract (n) = a written legal agreement between two people
or organisations
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p. 148, Paper 1, Part 1 cry (n) = behaviour that shows that there is a great need for sth
affordable (adj) = not expensive plea (n) = an urgent and emotional request for sth
costly (adj) = expensive extracurricular (adj) = an activity that is not part of the usual
school or college course
priceless (adj) = very valuable
devote (v) = to spend a lot of time doing sth
commuter (n) = sb who travels regularly to and from work
peer (n) = sb who is the same age as you
applicable (adj) = relevant or appropriate
praise (n) = things that you say that express your admiration
exterior (adj) = related to the outside part of sth
for sth
worthless (adj) = having no value in money
justify (v) = to give or be a good reason for
unbeatable (adj) = better than anything else
outright (adv) = completely
destination (n) = the place where sb or sth is going
desperately (adv) = when needing or wanting sth very much
outing (n) = a trip taken for pleasure, especially one lasting a
guidance (n) = help or advice
day or less
outperform (v) = to do better than others
consume (v) = to use sth
recreational (adj) = activities that you do for enjoyment when
conduct (v) = to do sth in an organised way
you are not working
unsightly (adj) = a polite word for ugly
ruined (adj) = destroyed
p. 152-153, Paper 1, Part 6
terrifying (adj) = extremely frightening
narrate (v) = to tell a story, or to describe events as they happen
dumbstruck (adj) = so shocked that you cannot speak
ritual (n) = a set of fixed actions that are performed regularly,
p. 148, Paper 1, Part 2 especially as part of a ceremony
revenge (n) = sth that you do to hurt or punish sb because chainsaw (n) = sth that has metal teeth-like parts on a chain
they have hurt you and you use it to cut down trees
insulting (adj) = rude or offensive camera shutter (n) = sth that controls the light on a camera
swear (v) = to promise very strongly and sincerely that you medley (n) = a mixture of things
will do sth
peculiar (adj) = very strange
avenge oneself (v) = take revenge
illustration (n) = an example
patiently (adv) = waiting for a long time without becoming
ornithologist (n) = a person who studies birds
angry or upset
temptation (n) = a feeling that you want to do or have sth al-
sacrifice (v) = to kill a person or an animal as part of a cere-
though you know that you should not
mony, or offer them to gods, (used metaphorically here)
upcoming (adj) = happening soon
weakness (n) = the state of not being strong or powerful
indigenous (adj) = naturally existing in a place, native
sincere (adj) = honest
contain (v) = to control (a feeling)
enlist (v) = to ask for and get help or support from sb
plumage (n) = a birds covering of feathers
p. 150-151, Paper 1, Part 5
reveal (v) = to cause sth to be seen
paradox (n) = a situation which is difficult to understand be-
cause it contains two opposite facts or characteristics duck (v) = to lower your head or body quickly so as not to be
seen or hit
legendary (adj) = very famous and admired or spoken about
betray (v) = to be evidence of sth or show sth accidentally
discipline (n) = the action of controlling peoples behaviour
using rules and punishments chuckle (n) = a quiet laugh
effective (adj) = working well and producing the result you remain (v) = to continue to be in the same state
want undetected (adj) = not noticed
consequence (n) = the result of an action dawn on (v) = if a fact dawns on you, you understand it after
decline (n) = becoming less or worse a period of not understanding it
belligerent (adj) = wishing to fight or argue witness (v) = to see sth happen
disrespectful (adj) = not showing respect mimicry (n) = the action of imitating sb or sth
norm (n) = sth that is usual or expected first-hand (adv) = from personal experience
relevant (adj) = connected with sth captivate (v) = to attract or interest sb very much
consider (v) = to think about sth seriously exhibition (n) = showing a skill to others
intact (adj) = not harmed or damaged in any way; complete whisper (v) = to speak very quietly so that other people can-
not hear
struggle (v) = to try very hard to do sth difficult
fool (v) = to trick sb
unstable (adj) = not firm, not strong, likely to change
glimpse (n) = a quick look
frustration (n) = feeling annoyed because you cannot achieve
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p. 154-155, Paper 1, Part 7

sunscreen (n) = a cream that you put on your skin to protect
it from the sun
stormy (adj) = with a lot of rain and strong winds
prospects (n) = chances of success
right on cue = as if it was planned to happen exactly at that
moment
sweep (v) = to move or spread quickly
plummet (v) = to suddenly become much lower
the latter half = the second half of sth
front (n) = the forward edge of a mass of air coming
encroach (v) = to gradually cover more and more of an area;
to intrude
precipitation (n) = water that falls from the clouds, especially
as rain or snow
nudge (v) = to gently push sth or move gradually and slowly
towards a direction
continuation (n) = a situation in which sth continues without
stopping
persistent (adj) = continuing to exist, especially for longer
than you would like
swollen (adj) = a swollen river contains more water than nor-
mal as a result of heavy rain or snow that has melted
bank (n) = the land along the side of a river
spell (n) = a short period
swimming trunks (n) = a piece of clothing that boys and men
wear for swimming
depression (n) = a region of lowering atmospheric pressure
sinister (adj) = threatening to do sth bad
interrupt (v) = to make sth stop for a period of time

p. 157-159, Paper 3
literature (n) = books, poems, etc. that are considered to be
art
delay (v) = a situation in which a plane, a train, etc. leaves or
arrives late
meteor (n) = a large piece of rock from space that passes into
the Earths atmosphere and appears as a bright light in the
sky
chunk (n) = a large thick piece of sth
gravity (n) = the force that makes objects fall to the ground
presume (v) = to think that sth is probably true although you
are not certain
suicide (n) = the action of killing oneself intentionally
according to = as said by sb
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p. 160, Paper 1, Part 1 transparent (adj) = clear, open and honest
hostel (n) = a type of cheap hotel revenue (n) = the income that a company receives regularly
vary (v) = if things vary, they are different from each other pharmaceutical (adj) = connected with the production of
medicines
foundation (n) = creating or establishing an organisation
skirt (v) = to avoid dealing with
imposing (adj) = looking important or causing admiration
scam (n) = an illegal plan for making money by tricking people
boast (v) = to talk too proudly about sth good that you have
done or that you own prioritise (v) = to decide which of a group of things are the
most important so that you can deal with them first
diverse (adj) = different or having many different types of
things adopt (v) = to start doing or using sth new
commentary (n) = words that explain sth more better off = in a better position, richer
caricature (n) = a drawing of sb that makes them look silly by pill (n) = a small, round, hard piece of medicine that you swal-
emphasizing some of their features low
supplement (n) = sth taken in order to improve sbs diet
address (v) = to think about and begin to deal with
p. 160, Paper 1, Part 2 complexity (n) = being complicated
knot (n) = a point where a string or rope is tied together random (adj) = chosen without any particular method or pat-
tern
familiar (adj) = well-known to you or easily recognized by you
treatment (n) = a method or type of medical care
a forest of sth = a lot of tall narrow objects together that look
like a forest
insect (n) = a small creature with many legs, e.g. a bee or a
spider p. 164-165, Paper 1, Part 6
relatively (adv) = quite, when compared with other things or
people
p. 161, Paper 1, Part 3 youthful (adj) = young
effective (adj) = getting the result that you want proportion (n) = a part of a total
pharmacy (n) = a shop that prepares and sells medicines; likewise (adv) = in the same way or in a similar way
chemists incidental (adj) = happening by chance in connection with sth
pharmacist (n) = sb who prepares or sells medicines else
swollen (adj) = increased in size as a result of an injury or ill- pattern (n) = a particular way that sth is often done or re-
ness peated
ankle (n) = the part at the bottom of your leg where your foot unprecedented (adj) = never having happened or existed in
joins your leg the past
inflamed (adj) = red, hot and painful because of an infection fertility (n) = being able to produce young
inflammation (n) = condition in which part of the body is red, stabilise (v) = to become fixed and stop changing
hot or painful because of infection access (n) = the right or opportunity to have or use sth that
severe (adj) = very serious and worrying will bring you benefits
migration (n) = movement of people to a new area or country
in order to find work or better living conditions
occur (v) = to happen
p. 162-163, Paper 1, Part 5
inevitable (adj) = impossible to avoid or prevent
corporation (n) = a large company
a cause for concern = sth that makes you worry about a situa-
primarily (adv) = mainly
tion
determine (v) = to discover the truth about sth
workforce (n) = the group of people who work in a company,
adjust (v) = to change sth slightly to make it fit or work better industry, country, etc.
undeniably (adv) = certainly true deficit (n) = the total amount by which money spent is more
estimated (adj) = guessed, believed to be, calculated roughly than money received
in spite of = despite substantially (adv) = very much
generate (v) = to cause sth to exist income tax (n) = money that the government takes from the
longevity (n) = living for a long time, long life money that you earn
life expectancy (n) = the length of time that a living thing is dimension (n) = an aspect of a situation
likely to live enormous (adj) = very large
pore over (v) = to look at and study sth (a book, a document, expenditure (n) = the total amount of money that a govern-
etc.) carefully ment or a person spends
quit (v) = to stop doing sth entire (adj) = the whole
impact (n) = an effect, influence allocate (v) = to give sth to sb as their share of a total amount,
to use in a particular way
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welfare (n) = money or help that a government gives to peo-

ple who are poor or do not have jobs
contemplate (v) = to think about sth seriously and for a long
time
pension (n) = money that is given to a person who has
stopped working because he or she is old or ill
project (v) = to predict
hence (adv) = therefore, for this reason
approach (n) = a particular way of thinking about or dealing
with sth

p. 166 -167, Paper 1, Part 7

verify (v) = to prove that sth is true
porch (n) = an area covered by a roof in front of the house
swing (n) = a seat that has ropes or chains, on which sb (espe-
cially children) can sit and go back and forth
prevalent (adj) = existing very commonly or happening often
vinyl (n) = a type of strong plastic
fort (n) = a strong building, often with a high wall around it,
used by soldiers for defending a place
crawl (v) = to move forwards using your hands and knees
crib (n) AMERICAN = a small bed with high sides that a baby
sleeps in; BRITISH cot
sun-drenched (adj) = very sunny
financial (adj) = relating to money
restraint (n) = limit
donation (n) = money or goods that you give to an organisa-
tion, especially one that helps people

p. 169-171, Paper 3
inconveniently (adv) = in a way that is causing problems or
difficulties
entirely (adv) = completely
transport (v) = to move things or people from one place to
another
purpose (n) = aim, target
rosewood (n) = a hard dark wood used especially for making
high quality furniture
flight attendant (n) = sb whose job is to look after passengers
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p. 172, Paper 1, Part 1 gust (n) = a sudden strong feeling of expression or emotion
efficient (adj) = working well and not wasting time or energy demigod (n) = a being who is partly human and partly a god
quantity (n) = the amount or number of sth contend (v) = to compete against sb, for example for a victory
or for power
equality (n) = a situation in which everyone is equal and has
the same rights vast (adj) = extremely large
quality (n) = how good sth is fragrance (n) = a pleasant smell, a perfume
equation (n) =a mathematical statement in which you show victory (n) = when you win
that two amounts are equal using mathematical symbols tangible (adj) = real and not imaginary; able to be touched
awareness (n) = knowledge or understanding of a subject, scornful (adj) = when you feel that sb is not good enough to
issue or situation deserve your respect
frank (adj) = honest and saying what you really think idealistic (adj) = believing very firmly in sth which is good but
greedy (adj) = wanting a lot more food, money, etc. than you probably impossible to achieve
need emotional (adj) = related to feelings
imaginary (adj) = not real but only created in your mind

p. 173, Paper 1, Part 3

outrageously (adv) = too much, in a way that it is unaccept- p. 176-177, Paper 1, Part 6
able vocal (adj) = related to voice or done with voice
outfit (n) = a set of clothes that are worn together communicative (adj) = related to the ability to communicate
persuasive (adj) = good at making people agree to do or be- other than = apart from
lieve what you want them to
utterance (n) = a vocal sound; spoken language
part with (v) = to give sth to sb else
regard (v) = to think of sb or sth in a particular way
innovative (adj) = using new methods or ideas
trait (n) = a characteristic; a particular quality in sbs character
inspire (v) = to make sb feel that they want to do sth; to give
sb an idea for sth extensive (adj) = very large
diatonic (adj) = based on a major or minor musical scale
precise (adj) = exact and accurate
p. 174-175, Paper 1, Part 5 pitch (n) = the high or low quality of a sound
enwrap (v) = to absorb transposition (n) = when you change the key of a piece of
music so that it can be performed using higher or lower notes
distinction (n) = a difference between two things
imitation (n) = the act of copying sth
goblin (n) = a creature in childrens stories that looks like a
small person and enjoys causing trouble improvisation (n) = when a performer uses musical notes that
they have not prepared before
wander (v) = to stop concentrating and start thinking about
other things composition (n) = the process of producing music
wild horses could nt = nothing could (make sb do sth) offspring (n) = the baby or babies of animals
forehead (n) = the upper part of your face between your eyes function (n) = the job that sth is designed to do
and your hair prominent (adj) = very important
tap (v) = to produce a rhythm with a series of quick light soothe (v) = to make sb feel calm
blows on a surface blackbird (n) = a bird with black feathers and a yellow beak
hum (v) = to sing without opening your mouth; to make a nightingale (n) = a small brown European bird known espe-
continuous, low sound cially for the beautiful song of the male, usually heard during
haw (v) = be uncertain and take a long time deciding about sth the night
trio (n) = a group of three cockatoo (n) = a type of parrot
implore (v) = to ask for sth in a sincere and emotional way woodpecker (n) = a bird that makes holes in trees using its
look out (v) = to watch what is happening and be careful long narrow beak
transitional (adj) = belonging or relating to change instinctive (adj) = done without thinking because of a natural
tendency or ability
splendour (n) = great beauty of sth that attracts admiration
and attention mammal (n) = an animal that is born from its mothers body,
not from an egg, and drinks its mothers milk as a baby
interlude (n) = a short period when a situation or activity is
different from what comes before and after it potential (adj) = possible or likely in the future
contradict (v) = to say that the opposite of what sb has said is
true
collapse (v) = to fall down suddenly; to fail or stop existing p. 178-179, Paper 1, Part 7
raise (v) = to lift or move to a higher level witness (v) = to see sth happen
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sum up (v) = to give a summary of sth
synchronisation (n) = when you make two things happen or
move at the same time
dependability (n) = reliability
punctuality (n) = when you do sth at the agreed or proper
time
collaboration (n) = the situation of two or more people work-
ing together to achieve sth
stipend (n) = a fixed regular income
deprived (adj) = not having the things that are necessary for a
comfortable life
overcome (v) = to succeed in dealing with a problem
alienation (n) = the feeling that you do not belong in a partic-
ular society, place or group
self-esteem (n) = the feeling that you are as important as
other people and that you deserve to be treated well
quote (n) = a phrase or short piece of writing taken from a
longer work of literature, poetry, etc., or what sb else has said
highlight (v) = to emphasize sth important
noble (adj) = moral in an honest, brave and kind way
apartheid (n) = a political system that existed in the past in
South Africa, in which only white people had political rights
and power
prompt (v) = to encourage or cause sth to happen
boycott (n) = not buying or using sth as a protest
loosely (adv) = not according to a strict system or official set
of rules
coalition (n) = a union of different groups who agree to work
together to achieve a shared aim
throughout (adv) = during the whole of a period of time or an
event
communal (adj) = used by everyone in a group
shed light (v) = to provide new information that helps you un-
derstand sth
immigrate (v) = to come into a country because you want to
live there
striking (adj) = attracting your interest or attention because of
some unusual feature
clarity (n) = the quality of being clear and easy to understand

p. 181-183, Paper 3
executive (n) = sb in a high position, especially in business,
who makes decisions and puts them into action
debt collector (n) = a person or company that collects pay-
ments from people who have failed to pay the money they
owe
approve (v) = to have a positive opinion of sb or sth

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