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Basis noun
stated verb
awful adj
worse adj
unjust ajd
fir noun
neighborhood noun
wallet noun
kindred Adj
Adapt Verb
Appeal Verb
Conjure verb
Degree Noun
Dreamer Noun
Effort Noun
Experience Noun
Flyer Noun
Ideal Adj
Issue Noun
Magic Noun
Qualification Noun
Requirement Noun
Sociable Adj
Suit Noun
savage Adj
Clubby Adj
reclusive Adj
heel noun
cart​wheel noun
rough Adj
screw Verb

 hung Adj
Jury noun
stoop verb
Hood noun
Noose noun
sights noun
dialects noun

ancient Adj
Mixology noun
flack noun

slang noun
brave adjective

fear noun
gunman noun
huddled adjective
pebble noun

auriferous adjective

clay noun
amputate Verb

clawback noun
increase Verb

workload noun

wound noun

reopen Verb

Inquiry noun

preliminary adjective

nourishment noun

bigorexia noun
schizoid adjective

kleptomaniac noun

hypochondriac noun
dummy noun
hazard noun
playful adjective

survey noun
surrender verb
mugger noun
sole adjective
leisure noun
jigsaw noun
forecast noun
waitress noun
restful adjective

mushroom noun
butthurt adjective
downcast adjective

lovelorn adjective
chickpea noun
brougham noun
carryall Noun

sporran Noun
grip Verb

stromal adjective
landscape Noun
Acquire Verb
Annoyance Noun

Anxiety Noun

Apologize Verb

Apology Noun

Apprehensive Adjetive
Argument Noun

Ash Noun

Availability Noun
Awkwardly Adverb
Beyond Prep

booklet Noun
Broaden Verb

checkout Noun

Claim Verb

Clue Noun
complain Verb

complaint noun
compulsory Adjetive
Crate Noun

Crawl Verb
Delay Verb
delight Noun
Encounter Noun

encourage Verb
Excitement Noun
Exhaust Verb
Exhilarated Adjetive
fare Noun
fearless adjective
fencing Noun

Flaut Noun

gasp Verb
Heel noun

Hunt Verb

luggage Noun
joy Noun
menacing adjective
nonetheless Adverb

overwhelm Verb
Rather Adverb

regret Noun
relieved adjective
rumbling Noun

seasickness Noun

threatening adjective
stunned adjective
steep adjective

mistake Noun

slope Noun

shipwreck Noun
thrifty adjective
thrill Noun
tie Verb

Tour Noun

Tutor Noun
vacancy Noun
wealthy adjective

wonder Verb

backwards Adverb
delightful adjective

misunderstanding Noun
outcome Noun

path Noun
puzzled adjective
wooden Adjetive

raft Noun

loose-fitting adjective
stroll Verb

indeed Adverb
Mean
base
specified
horrible
less good
not based on according to what is morally rigth
sustantivo: el abeto
suburb (barrio)
handbag (billertera)
of a similar nature or character 
Exime adjust to new condition
to arouse a sympathetic response
to summon by or as if by invocation or incantation
a step or stage in a process, course, or order of classification
one that dreams
conscious exertion of power : hard work
something personally encountered
an advertising circular
Perfect
 a vital or unsettled matter
an extraordinary power or influence seeminglyfrom a supernatural source
a condition or standard that must be compliedwith
something wanted or needed
inclined to seek or enjoy companionship
set of garments
not domesticated or under human control
characteristic of a club or club members
retiring from society
the back of the human foot below the ankle and behind the arch
a lateral handspring with arms and legs extended
marked by inequalities, ridges, or projections on the surface 
Turn, twist

unable to reach a decision or verdict
a body of persons sworn to give a verdict on somematter submitted to them
Bend down
a flexible covering for the head and neck
a loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
a thing regarded as worth seeing
a regional variety of language
of or relating to a remote period, to a time early in history, or
to those living in such a period or time
the art or skill of preparing mixed drinks
Criticism, apposition
very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written,
used especially by particular groups of people
showing no fear of dangerous or difficult things
an unpleasant emotion or thought that you have when you
are frightened or worried by something dangerous, painful, or bad that
is happening or might happen
a man, usually a criminal, who is armed with a gun
standing or sitting close together
a small smooth round stone, especially one found on a beach or in a river

containing gold
thick, heavy soil that is soft when wet, and hard when dryor baked, used for
making bricks and containers
to remove by or as if by cutting
a situation in which a government or company takes back money that it has
already paid
to (make something) become larger in amount or size
the amount of work to be done, especially by a particularperson or machine in
a period of time
a damaged area of the body, such as a cut or hole in the skin or flesh made by
a weapon
If a place or business, etc. reopens or is reopened, it begins to operate, or
it becomes open for people to use, after being closed for a period of time

(the process of asking) a question:
coming before a
more important action or event, especially introducing or preparing for it

food that you need to grow and stay healthy


a mental illness in which someone, usually a man, worries that their body is
too small and weak and tries to eat only foods that
they believe will build bigger muscles
suffering from or behaving as if suffering from schizophrenia
someone with a very strong wish to steal that they cannot control,
usually considered to be a type of mentalillness
a person who continuously worries about their healthwithout having
any reason to do so:
a stupid person
something that is dangerous:
showing that you want to play:
an examination of people’s opinions or behavior done
by asking people questions
to stop fighting because you know the other side will win:
a person who attacks people in order to steal their money
Only
the time when you are not working:
a picture in many small pieces that you put together as a game
something that says what will happen in the future
a woman who works in a restaurant, bringing food to customers
making you calm and relaxed:
a fungus  with a round top and short stem. Some types of mushroom can
be eaten
offended and upset, especially in a way that is silly or unreasonable
sad and without hope:

sad because the person you love does not love you


a hard, pale brown, round bean that can be cooked and eaten
a light carriage with four wheels and a roof
a light vehicle with four wheels, pulled by a horse
a small bag, usually made of fur, worn in front of the kilt(= a type of skirt) by
a person wearing traditional Scottishclothes
to hold very tightly:

Stromal tissue supports some organs such as the uterusand ovaries
a large area of countryside, especially in relation to itsappearance
to get or buy something
the feeling or state of being annoyed
an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that
is happening or might happen in the future
to tell someone that you are sorry for having done something that
has caused problems or unhappiness for them

an act of saying that you are sorry for something wrongyou have done


feeling worried about something that you are going to do or that is going
to happen
a disagreement, or the process of disagreeing
the soft grey or black powder that is left after
a substance, especially tobacco, coal, or wood, has burned
the fact that something can be bought, used, or reached, or how much it can
be
in a worried or embarrassed way
further away in the distance
a very thin book with a small number of pages and a paper cover,
giving information about something
to become wider, or to cause something to becomewider

the place in a shop, especially a large food shop, where you pay for your goods


to say that something is true or is a fact, although you cannot prove it and
other people might not believe it
a sign or some information that helps you to find the answer to
a problem, question, or mystery
to say that something is wrong or not satisfactory

a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory


If something is compulsory, you must do it because of a rule or law
a box made of wood, plastic,
or metal, especially one divided into parts to hold bottles
to move slowly or with difficulty, especially with yourbody stretched out along
the ground or on hands and knees
to make something happen at a later time than originallyplanned or expected
great pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness
a meeting, especially one that happens by chance
to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something
more likely to happen
a feeling of being excited, or an exciting event
to make someone extremely tired
very excited and happy
the money that you pay for a journey in a vehicle such as a bus or train
having no fear
fences, or the materials used to make fences
a tube-shaped musical instrument with a hole that you blow across at one end
while holding the tube out horizontally to one side
to take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because
of surprise, pain, or shock
the rounded back part of the foot

to chase and try to catch and kill an animal or bird for food, sport, or profit
the bags, suitcases, etc. that contain your possessions and that you take with
you when you are travelling
great happiness
making you think that someone is going to do something bad
despite what has just been said or done

to defeat someone or something by using a lot of force


used to change something you have just said and make it more correct
a feeling of sadness about something sad or wrong or about a mistake that
you have made, and a wish that it could have been different and better
happy that something unpleasant has not happened or has ended
a sign of anger or disagreement
the act of vomiting or the feeling that you will vomitbecause of
the movement of the ship you are travellingin

expressing a threat of something unpleasant or violent
very shocked or surprised
rising or falling at a sharp angle
an action, decision,
or judgment that produces an unwanted or unintentional result
a surface that lies at an angle to the horizontal so that some points on it
are higher than others
an accident in which
a ship is destroyed or sunk at sea, especially by hitting rocks, or a ship that has
been destroyed or sunk in such an accident
showing a careful use of money, especially by avoidingwaste
a feeling of extreme excitement, usually caused by something pleasant
to fasten something with string, rope, etc.
a visit to a place or area, especially one during which you look around
the place or area and learn about it
a teacher who teaches a child outside of school, especially in order to give
the child extra help with a subject he or she finds difficult
a space or place that is available to be used
Rich

to ask yourself questions or express a wish to knowabout something
towards the direction that is opposite to the one in which you
are facing or opposite to the usual direction
very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable:

an occasion when someone does not understandsomething correctly


a result or effect of an action, situation, etc.
a route or track between one place and another, or the direction in which
something is moving
confused because you do not understand something
made of wood
a flat floating structure for travelling across water, often made
of pieces of wood tied roughly together and movedalong with a paddle

Loose-fitting clothing is quite large and does not fittightly


to walk in a slow relaxed way, especially for pleasure

really or certainly, often used to emphasize something


Example Tipe2
The basis of the square noun
she stated in the court verb
this dishes are awful adj
the snake is worse than spider adj
elections were unjust ajd
noun
she lived in a wealthy neighborhood noun
I bought a new wallet noun
He and I are kindred spirits Adj
The seat can be adapt ed to fit any car Verb
She lost the case and appealed the following month Verb
We conjure up our own metaphors for our own needs Verb
To a high degree Noun
I am a realist, but my sister is a dreamer. Noun
a job requiring time and effort Noun
The best way to learn is by experience Noun
Flyers announcing the concert were distributedthroughout the city Noun
It was an ideal spot for a vacation Adj
Water purity is a public health issue Noun
all the mystery, magic and romance whichbelong to royalty alone Noun
this statement stands without qualification Noun
He has met the basic requirements for graduation Noun
They had a very sociable evening Adj
businessmen wearing three-piece suits Noun
He was the victim of a savage attack Adj
the clubby world of New York's social elite Adj
i have aa reclusive neighbor Adj
rubbed his eyes with the heels of his hands noun
I’ll flip like ten cartwheels noun
He trimmed the rough edge of the paper Adj
He screed the lid back on the jar Verb
stood penitently before the judge with a hung headwhile he received h
is sentence Adj
The jury failed to reach a verdict noun
She stooped down to hug the child verb
Put a hood on or over noun
I’m let loose from te noose noun
the sights of the city noun
French and Italian are Romance dialects noun

studied both ancient and modern history Adj
Bar aperators profit from trendy mixology and premium-priced cocktailsnoun
She has taken a good deal of flak for espousing thatview. noun

"Chicken" is slang for someone who isn't very brave. noun


It was a brave decision to quit her job and start her own business. adjective

I have a fear of heights. noun
The three men were held hostage for two days by maskedgunmen. noun
We stood huddled together for warmth. adjective
This part of the coast has pebble beaches. noun
Auriferous quartz veins were subsequently found in surface exposures
at the site of the current open pit. adjective

Clay is used for making bricks and pots. noun


His arm was badly injured and had to be amputated. Verb
A Parliamentary motion called for the clawback
of tax creditoverpayments. noun
Incidents of armed robbery have increased over the last few years. Verb

Teachers are always complaining about their heavyworkloads. noun

He died from multiple stab wounds to the neck and upperbody. noun

The museum has reopened after nearly two years of reconstruction. Verb


I've been making inquiries about/into the cost of a round-the-
world ticket. noun

We've decided to change the design based on ourpreliminary findings. adjective
Young babies obtain all the nourishment they need
from theirmother's milk noun

Why 1 in 10 men could be suffering from bigorexia noun


I have a schizoid personality adjective

I knew she was a kleptomaniac of extraordinary skill. noun

Many hypochondriacs resist treatment. noun


You are a dummy noun
a health hazard noun
a playful puppy adjective

A recent survey showed that 58% of people do not exerciseenough. noun


Rebel troops are refusing to surrender. verb
You are a mugger noun
the sole survivor of the car crash adjective
Do you have a lot of leisure time? noun
noun
the weather forecast noun
My friend is a waitress noun
restful music adjective
Unfortunately
some poisonous mushrooms look like ediblemushrooms. noun
He gets all butthurt just because I defend my position. adjective
I thought you were looking a little downcast this morning. adjective
The texts usually paint a picture of a particular situation, more often
than not describing the heroine's lovelorn state in the absence of her
mate. adjective
Chickpeas are used to make hummus and falafel. noun
A brougham or cab will have to pay 28. noun
This carryall is great, too. Noun
I noticed hanging up outside the hall his sporran, but he had his skean
dhu with him. Noun
The baby gripped my finger with her tiny hand. Verb
Simultaneously, a range of stromal-tissue-derived tissue repair
mediators bathe the inflammatory microenvironment. adjective
The cathedral dominates the landscape for miles around. Noun
He acquired the firm in 2008. Verb
I can understand your annoyance Noun

That explains his anxiety over his health Noun

I must apologize to Isobel for my lateness. Verb


I have an apology to make to you -
I'm afraid I opened yourletter by mistake Noun

I'm very apprehensive about tomorrow's meeting. Adjetive


The children had an argument about/over what game to play. Noun

Her ashes were scattered at sea Noun


The ready availability of guns has contributed to
the escalating violence Noun
He shifted awkwardly from one foot to the other. Adverb
In the distance, beyond the river, was a small town Prep
To introduce the tasks, the following information was provided on the
cover page of the booklets. Noun
The track broadens and becomes a road at this point. Verb

Your fruit and vegetables will be weighed at the checkout. Noun

He claims to have met the president, but I don't believe him. Verb

Police are still looking for clues in their search for the missing girl. Noun


Lots of people have complained about the noise Verb
We've received a complaint from one
of our listeners aboutoffensive language noun
Swimming was compulsory at my school Adjetive
a crate of empty bottles Noun

The child crawled across the floor. Verb
My plane was delayed by an hour. Verb
My sister's little boy is a real delight. Noun
I had an alarming encounter with a wild pig. Noun
The council is encouraging the development of the propertyfor
both employment and recreation. Verb
Robin's heart was pounding with excitement Noun
The long journey exhausted the children Verb
At the end of the race I was exhilarated Adjetive
Train fares are going up again. Noun
a fearless fighter adjective
I did a little bit of fencing while I was at college. Noun
Her presence is felt more in the flute motif, paradoxically a motto of
departure and absence. Noun

When she saw the money hidden in the box she gasped insurprise. Verb


She got badly spiked when one of the runners trod on her heel. noun
When lion cubs are young, the mother stays with them while
the father hunts for food. Verb

We bought some new luggage for our trip. Noun


They were filled with joy when their first child was born. Noun
a menacing look/gesture adjective
despite what has just been said or done Adverb
Government troops have overwhelmed the rebels and seizedcontrol of
the capital. Verb
The music, or rather noise, from the party upstairs went on all night. Adverb

I left school at 16, but I've had a great life and I have noregrets. Noun


He was relieved to see Jeannie reach the other side of the river safely. adjective
There are rumblings of annoyance throughout the workforce Noun

Some passengers were suffering from severe seasickness. Noun
As the threatening clouds approached, the winds suddenlyblew up
into a blinding snowstorm adjective
They stood in stunned silence beside the bodies adjective
It's a steep climb to the top of the mountain, but the view is worth it. adjective

This letter's full of spelling mistakes. Noun


There's a very steep slope just before you reach the top of
the mountain Noun

The danger of shipwreck is much greater in fog. Noun


They have plenty of money now, but they still tend to be thrifty. adjective
the thrill of winning a competition Noun
She gave me a pretty box tied with a red ribbon. Verb

We went on a guided tour of the cathedral Noun

His parents got him a tutor to help with his maths Noun


We wanted to book a hotel room in July but there were no vacancies Noun
He's a very wealthy man. adjective
He's starting to wonder whether he did the right thing
in accepting this job Verb

I walked backwards towards the door. Adverb


Our new neighbours are delightful. adjective
His ridiculous comments showed a completemisunderstanding of the s
ituation. Noun
It's too early to predict the outcome of the meeting. Noun

This is the path to the cliffs. Noun


He had a puzzled look on his face. adjective
The house was surrounded by a tall, wooden fence. Adjetive

We lashed together anything that would float to make a raft. Noun


The animal was restrained in a loose-fitting canvas bag and the head
fixed to a plexiglass frame using the aluminum crown. adjective
We could stroll along the beach after dinner. Verb
Indeed, it could be
the worst environmental disaster in Europe this century Adverb
Phrase
She was tickled pink by the good news
you are hands down the best player on the team
He´s been down in the dumps lately
i feel sick as a dog
My grandma has been under the weather
Rise and shine
Close but no cigar
Bring your umbrella. It´s raining cats and dogs out there
This assifnment is a piece of cake
Although he broke a serious rule, he was onlygiven a slap on the wrist
That sound is driving me up the wall
Yikes! This shirt costs an arm and a leg
i was just pulling your leg
it´s Greek to me
keep your chin up
Hold your horses
we´re all in the same boat
i will clean my room when pigs fly
he´s a loose cannnon
He let the cat out of the bag
She got a off scott-free
He flew off the handle
Hard to swallow
Digging around
He´s really bright spark
He´s kicked the bucket
She´s hitting the books
Break a leg
Don´t run before you can walk
The cold shoulder
A blessing in disguise
A dime a dozen
Beat around the bush
Better late than never
Bite the bullet
call it a day
Cut somebody some slack
Cutting corners
Easy does it
Get out of hand
Go back to the drawing board
Hang in there
Get your act together
Miss the boat
No pain, no gain
on the ball
Pull yourself together
So far so good
The best of both worlds
To make matters worse
You can say that again
Your guess is as good as mine
Wrap your head around something
To get bent out of shape
Time files when you´re having fun
speak of the devil
A penny for your thoughts
A penny saved is a penny earned
A perfect storm
A picture is worth 1000 words
Actions apeak louder than words
Add insult to injury
barking up the wrong tree
Birds of a feather flock together
Emerge
To burry the memory
All dressed up and nowhere to go
costs an arm and a leg
comparing aples to oranges
bite off more than you can chew
break the ice
by the skin of your teeth
Do something at the drop of a hat
do unto others as you wouldhave them do unto you
don´t count your chickens before they hatch
don´t cry over spilt milk
don´t give up your day job
don´t put all your eggs in one basket
every cloud has a silver lining
get a taste of your own medicine
give someone the cold shoulder
go on a wild goose chase
good things come to those who wait
he has a bigger fish to fry
he´s a chip off the old block
hit the nail on the head
ignorance is bliss
it ain´t over till the fat lady sings
it takes one to know one
kill two birds with one stone
live and learn
look before you leap
on thin ice
Come to mind
Come true
Last but not least
Look into
Not sub_’s cup of tea
Pick Sth. Up
Sense of humor
take the fifth
dead serious
next to nothing
be a chicken
pay dearly
lie like a rug
easy on the eye
made of money
shake a leg
dog's life
go bananas
you got me there
of age
keep an eye on
rock the boat
a little bird told me
race against time
quake like a leaf
under a cloud
the mother of all
Jekyll and Hyde
right as rain
call in sick
up in the air
pain in the neck
kick the bucket

now or never
Bump into

hide-and-seek

finders keepers losers weepers


Jot down
slip off something
arts and crafts

utmost secrecy
go on
have an eye for sth

all that glitters is not gold


child’s play
in the blink of an eye
On the hoof , on the wing , on the go
show up
to this day
drop someone a line
get along
hit it off
knock over something
blow your mind
Wrap your head around something
Better late than never
No pain, no gain
Get something out of your system
Don't cry over spilt milk
Haste makes waste
Burn bridges
When it rains it pours
Break the ice
So far so good
Speak of the devil
Costs an arm and a leg
He has bigger fish to fry
Put something on ice
A storm in a teacup
A far cry from
A wealth of
back and forth

back away

Get trapped
from far and wide
Food poison
have something in mind
house-sitting

jet lag
set eyes on
Top priority

needless to say
Mean
Made very happy
there was no competition
Sad or depressed
very sick
not well
Wake up and be happy
you were very close, but you did not make it
Very hard rain
very easy
A mild punishment
making me very annoyed
it is extremely expensive
just joking
i don´t understand
be happy
Be patient
All of us are in the same position
never
unpredictable
accidentally told a secret
escaped without punishment
went crazy
difficult to believe
Looking for
He´s an inteligent person
He is died
She´s studying hard
good look
Don´t try to do something difficult before mastering the basics
An unfriendly welcome
a good thing that seemed bad at first
Somethind common
Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortable
better to arrive late than not to come at all
To get something over with because it is inevitable
Stop working on something
Don´t be so critical
Doing something poorly in order to save time or money
Slow down
Get out of control
start over
Don´t give up
Work betteror leave
it´s too late
You have to work for what you want
Doing a good job
calm down
Things are going well so far
An ideal situation
Make a problem worse
That´s true, i agree
I have no idea
understand something complicated
To get upset
you don´t notice how something lasts when it´s fun
the person we were just talking about showed up
tell me what you´re thinking
Money you save today you canspend later
The worst possible situation
better to show than tell
Believe what people do and not what they say
To make a bad situation worse
To be mistaken, to be looking for solution in the wrong place
People who are alike are often friends
Something that is brought to attend
To try to hide something, sucha memory, the truth, etc
yuu´re prepared for something that isn´t going to happen
very expensive
comparing two things that cannot be comapared
take on a project that you cannot finish
Make people feel more comfortable
just barely
Do something without having planned beforehand
treat peoplefearly
don´t count on something good happening until it´s happened
there´s no reason to complain about something that can´t be fixed
you´re not verry good at this
what you´re doing is too risky
good things come after bad things
get treated the way you´ve been treatingothers
ignore someone EXAMPLE /SENTENCE IN CONTEXT
to do something pointless
be patient
he has bigger things to take care of than what we are talking about now
the son is like the father
get somethingexactly right
you´re better off not knowing
this isn´t over yet
you´re just as bad as i am
get two things done with a single action
i made a mistake
take only calculated risks
on probation. If you make another mistake, there will be trouble
To suddenly or immediately materialize in one's mind
actually happen or become the case
last in order of mention or occurrence but just as important
 to try to discover the facts about something
it is not the type of thing that you like
to learn a new skill or language by practising it ratherthan being taught it
the ability to find things funny
To decline to answer, especially on grounds that it might be incriminating.
one is absolutely serious and is not joking
almost; hardly
be a coward.
to suffer because of a particlar action
to tell lies shamelessly.
attractive, pleasant to look at
be rich
used to tell someone to rouse themselves from sleep and get out of bed
a miserable, unhappy existence
to become very angry
I can't answer your question
Old enough to be considered an adult
to watch or look after something or someone.
cause problems or disturbances
said when you don't want reveal the source of your information
to hurry to do something before a deadline.
you tremble violently because you are afraid, nervous, or very cold
to be suspected of something
an extreme example which is the biggest
refers to someone having a dual personality
mean that everything is perfectly fine; all right
If you call in sick, you inform your employer that you will be absent because you are ill
uncertain, unsettled
an annoyance.
to die.
said when you have to do something right now because you may not get another chance
to do it later
to meet someone you know when you have not plannedto meet them
a children's game in which a group of children hide in secret places and then
one child has to go to look for them
said by a child who has found an object to the child who has lost it, to show that
they intend to keep it
to write something quickly on a piece of paper so that you remember it
to remove clothing quickly and easily
the skills of making objects, such as decorations, furniture, and pottery (= objects made
from clay) by hand
  You can use utmost to emphasize the importance or seriousness of something or to
emphasize the way that it is done
to happen
to be good at noticing a particular type of thing
said about something that seems to be good on the surface, but might not be when
you look at it more closely
something that is very easy to do
extremely quickly:
En sus marcas, listos, fuera
to arrive somewhere in order to join a group of people, especially late or unexpectedly
up to now : even now : continuing until today
to write someone a letter
If two or more people get along, they like each other and are friendly to each other
to be friendly with each other immediately
to hit something or someone so that the person fallsdown
If something blows your mind, you are very excited or surprised by it
Understand something complicated
Better to arrive late than not to come at all
You have to work for what you want
Do the thing you've been wanting to do so you can move on
There's no reason to complain about something that can't be fixed
You'll make mistakes if you rush through something
Destroy relationships
Everything is going wrong at once
Make people feel more comfortable
Things are going well so far
The person we were just talking about showed up!
Very expensive
He has bigger things to take care of than what we are talking about now
Put a projet on hold
A big fuss about a small problem
to be completely different from something
a lot of something useful or good
moving first in one direction and then in the oppositeone
to move backwards away from something or someone, usually because you
are frightened
The closure of the blocked channels can be inferred because the blocker remains
stably trapped in the closed channel.
People came from far and wide to see the parade.
The illness resulting from eating food or drinking water containing poisonous substances
to have a plan or intention
the act of staying in someone's house while they are away in order to keep it safe
the feeling of tiredness and confusion that peopleexperience after making
a long journey by plane to a place where the time is different from the place they left
to see someone or something for the first time
of greatest importance.
as you would expect; added to, or used to introduce, a remark giving information that
is expected and not surprising
XAMPLE /SENTENCE IN CONTEXT
Prefix Meaning Examples
de- from, down, away, reverse, pposite decore, decrease
dis- not, opposite, reverse, away disagree, disappear
ex out of, away from, lacking, former exhale, explosion
il- not illegal, illogical
im- not, without impossible, improper
in- not, without inaction, invisible
mis- bad, wrong mistead, misplace
non- not nonfiction, nonsense
pre- before prefix, prehistory
pro- for, forward, before proactive, profess, program
re- again, back react, reappear
un- against, not, opposite undo, unequeal, unusual
multi- multicultural
over- overwork
super- supermarket
a- not, in, on, without atypical, aside
en/em- in, within, make enslave, embolden
com- together community, combination
intro- into introduce, introspective
ante- before, preceding antecedent, ante-room
out- surpassing, exceeding outperform
under- beneath, below underarm, undercarriage
ultra- beyond ultraviolet, ultrasonic
semi- half, partly semicircle, semi-conscious
peri- round, about perimeter
inter- between, among interact, interchange
extra- outside, beyond extracurricular
mini- smaller or less Minilibrary, minirefrigerator
stear- also found in these entries Stearate, stearic
suffix meaning
..able able to, having the quality of
..al relating to
..er comparative
..est superlative
…ful full of
..ible forming an adjective
..ily forming an adverb
..ing denoting an action, a material, or a gerund
..less without, not affected by
..ly forming an adjective
..ness denoting s state or condition
..y full of, denoting a condiction, or a diminutive
..ish
..tion noun, quality, action
..ial related to, like
..ed in the past, quality, state
..age a result
..like similar to, like
..ous full of
..some a tendency to
-age result of an action 
-ary place for, collection of
-ism doctrine, belief 
-ology study of 
-ship art or skill of, group of 
examples
comfortable, portable
annual comical
bigger, stronger
strongest, tiniest
beatiful, grateful
reversible, terrible
eerily, happuly, lazily
acting, showing
friendless, tireless
clearly, hourly
kindness, wilderness
glory, messy, victory
childish
tension
partial
walked
wreckage
lifelike
joyous
quarrelsome
marriage, pilgrimage
glossary, library
communism, socialism
biology, mineralogy, ecology
leadership, citizenship, ownership
Word Kind of word
Due adverb
Due noun
Due adjective
Adapt Verb
Appeal Verb
Conjure verb
Degree Noun
Dreamer Noun
Effort Noun
Experience Noun
Flyer Noun
Ideal Adj
Issue Noun
Magic Noun
Qualification Noun
Requirement Noun
Sociable Adj
Suit Noun
carelessness noun
crack adjective
dig verb
ensure verb
landscape noun

logbook noun
membership noun
shiny adjective

ring noun

spade noun

trespass verb

trinket noun

blame verb

blast verb
fair adjective
indecisive adjective
juggler noun
leisure noun

merely adverb
master noun

non-refundable adjective
present-day adjective

root noun
shape noun

time zone noun


trunk noun
appealing adjective

board game noun

budget noun
dealer noun
indoors adverb
inexpensive adjective
outdoors adverb, noun
spelunking noun

running track Noun

weightlifting noun
alongside preposition, adverb
bareback adjective
cartwheel noun

cavalry noun

chariot noun 
odd adjective

heyday noun

endurance noun
colonist noun
outrun verb
overcome verb

racetrack noun 
remarkable adjective
saddle noun 
sandy adjective
swing verb

thoroughbred adjective, noun
Meaning
(with reference to a point of the compass) exactly; directly.
a person's right; what is owed to someone
expected at or planned for at a certain time
Exime adjust to new condition
to arouse a sympathetic response
to summon by or as if by invocation or incantation
a step or stage in a process, course, or order of classification
one that dreams
conscious exertion of power : hard work
something personally encountered
an advertising circular
Perfect
 a vital or unsettled matter
an extraordinary power or influence seeminglyfrom a supernatural source
a condition or standard that must be compliedwith
something wanted or needed
inclined to seek or enjoy companionship
set of garments
the fact of not taking or showing enough care and attention
expert
to break up and move soil using a tool, a machine, or your hands
to make something certain to happen
a large area of countryside, especially in relation to itsappearance
an official document that records information about a carand
the people who have owned it
the fact of belonging to a group or an organization
A shiny surface is bright because it reflects light
a circle of any material, or any group of things or peoplein
a circular shape or arrangement
a tool used for digging especially soil or sand, with a long handle and
a flat blade

to go onto someone's land or enter their building without permission


a small decorative object, or a piece of jewellery that is cheap or
of low quality
to say or think that someone or something did something wrong or
is responsible for something bad happening
to explode or destroy something or someone with explosives, or
to break through or hit something with a similar, very strong force
Fair hair or skin is pale or light in colour.
not good at making decisions
a person who juggles objects in order to entertain people
the time when you are not working or doing other duties
used to emphasize that you mean exactly what you are saying and nothing
more
the person who owns, cares for, and controls an animal

used to describe something that you cannot return after you have bought it


Existing now
the part of a plant that grows down into the earth to
get water and food and holds the plant firm in the ground
the physical form of something made by the line around its outer edge
one of many equal parts into which the world is divided. In any place within
each part, the particular point in the day is the same, and is
an hour in front of or behind that in the parts on either side
the thick main stem of a tree, from which its branchesgrow
attractive or interesting
any game in which pieces are moved in particular wayson a
board marked with a pattern
a plan to show how much money a person or organization will earn and how
much they will need or be able to spend
a person or company that buys and sells shares, currencies, etc.
into or inside a building
not costing a lot of money
out in the air, not in a building
the sport of walking and climbing in caves

a track reserved for movement through a railroad yard : a thoroughfare track

the activity of lifting heavy objects either as a sport or for exercise


next to, or together with
without a saddle on the back of a horse that is being ridden
the wheel of a cart
the group of soldiers in an army who fight in tanks, or (especially in the past)
on horses
a two-wheeled vehicle that was used
in ancient times for racing and fighting and was pulled by a horse or horses
strange or unexpected

the most successful or popular period of someone or something


the ability to keep doing something difficult, unpleasant, or painful for
a long time
someone who lives in or goes to live in a country or areathat is a colony
to move faster or further than someone or something
to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something

a usually oval course for racing


unusual or special and therefore surprising  and worthmentioning
a seat on a bicycle, motorcycle, etc.
covered with sand or containing sand
to move easily and without interruption backwards and forwards or from
one side to the other, especially from a fixed point, or to cause something or
someone to do this

(a horse) with parents that are of the same breed and have good qualities


example in context
we will head due south again on the same road
he attracts more criticism that is his due
he is due back soon
The seat can be adapt ed to fit any car
She lost the case and appealed the following month
We conjure up our own metaphors for our own needs
To a high degree
I am a realist, but my sister is a dreamer.
a job requiring time and effort
The best way to learn is by experience
Flyers announcing the concert were distributedthroughout the city
It was an ideal spot for a vacation
Water purity is a public health issue
all the mystery, magic and romance whichbelong to royalty alone
this statement stands without qualification
He has met the basic requirements for graduation
They had a very sociable evening
businessmen wearing three-piece suits
He was criticized for his arrogance and carelessness
a crack racing-driver.
Digging in the garden is good exercise.
The airline is taking steps to ensure safety on its aircraft
The landscape is dotted with the tents of campers and hikers
An operating logbook is enhanced by the generation of operating data
reports
I’ve applied for membership of the union.
Who owns the shiny new car?

The game involved throwing metal rings over a stick.

The kids took their buckets and spades to the beach.
I hope this is a public footpath and we're not
trespassing onsomeone's land.
She always returns from vacation with a
few souvenirs, mostly just cheap trinkets.

Hugh blames his mother for his lack of confidence.

A tunnel was to be blasted through the mountains.


I’m willing to do my fair share of the work
He is widely thought to be an indecisive leader.
Paulo, a juggler and street performer, entertains the visitors.
Most people only have a limited amount of leisure time.

I wasn't complaining, I merely said that I was tired.


With careful training, a dog will obey its master completely.
The check-in desks close 40 minutes prior to departure, so if you're late,
you're stuck with a nonrefundable ticket.
present-day attitudes

We moored the boat to a large tree root.
I like the shape of the jacket.

If you go from New York to London, you cross five timezones.


The statue shows the head, trunk, and arms of an old man.
He had a nice smile and an appealing personality.

All our old board games like Monopoly were gathering dust in a closet.

The firm has drawn up a budget for the coming financialyear.


Bonuses paid to City of London dealers rose sharply this year.
Come indoors, it's cold outside.
It's an inexpensive perfume.
The kids are playing outdoors.
Let's go spelunking at the weekend.

We should have in mind a full indoor running track.


Randomised controlled trial of weightlifting exercise in patients with
chronic airflow limitation.
The new pill will be used alongside existing medicines.
Is it difficult riding bareback?
One of the cartwheels got stuck in a ditch.

The history of armoured cavalry is particularly interesting.

Then, with musicians and attendants, she too boarded her chariot.


The skirt and jacket looked a little odd together.
In their heyday, they sold as many records as all the other groups in
the country put together.

Running a marathon is a test of human endurance.


He arrived in Maryland with the first American colonists in 1634.
The men easily outran the police officer who was chasingthem.
Juventus overcame Ajax in a thrilling game.
The usual flow of reading is usurped by typological objects, like hurdles
on a racetrack or weirs in a river.
Nelson Mandela was a truly remarkable man.
Could you lower the saddle for me?
A lovely sandy beach
He walked briskly along swinging his rolled-up umbrella.
Risk factors for equine influenza serum antibody titres in
young thoroughbred racehorses given an inactivated vaccine
Phrasal verbs

get along
get around to
get away

get by
get through
take after
take down
take in
take on
take up
take off
take over
Set off
take sth in
end up
Meaning
If two or more people get along, they like each other and are friendly to each
other
to do something that you have intended to do for a longtime
to leave or escape from a person or place, often when it is difficult to do this
to be able to live or deal with a situation with difficulty, usually by having just
enough of something you need, such as money
to succeed in talking to someone on the phone
to be similar to an older member of your family in appearance or character
take down
to completely understand the meaning or importance of something
to agree to do
to begin to do something
If an aircraft, bird, or insect takes off, it leaves the groundand begins to fly
to begin to have control of something
to start on a trip
to understand completely the meaning or importance of something
to finally be in a particular place or situation

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