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Word Part of speech Pron Definition Example Unit
take (sth) into consideration noun phrase
teɪk () ˈɪntə kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən*
to remember to think about something important when you are making a decision or judgement
We will take your recent illness into consideration when marking your exams. 1B - It's live!
hark back phrasal verb hɑːk bæk
to remember and talk about things that happened in the past
Stop harking back to the past and start looking to the future. 1B - It's live!
tag along phrasal verb tæɡ əˈlɒŋ
to go somewhere with someone, especially when they have not asked you to go with them
Susan's little sister tagged along with us everywhere we went. 1B - It's live! get your teeth into (sth) phrase
ɡet jə tiːθ ˈɪntə ()*
to start to do something with a lot of energy and determination
I can’t wait to get my teeth into the new course. 1B - It's live!
ruthlessness noun ˈruːθləsnəs
the quality of being determined and firm when making unpleasant decisions
He showed great ruthlessess in dealing with his enemies.
1A - Have you got what it takes?
thrive on (sth) phrasal verb θraɪv ɒn ()*
to enjoy or be successful in a particular situation, especially one that other people find difficult or unpleasant
Unlike most of us, she seems to thrive on pressure. 1B - It's live!
mediocrity noun ˌmiːdiˈɒkrəti the state of not being very good
I was disappointed by the mediocrity of the food at the hotel.
1A - Have you got what it takes?
commercially viable noun phrase
kəˈmɜːʃəli ˈvaɪəbəl
if a business, project etc is commercially viable, it will make a profit
Rising costs mean the project is no longer commercially viable.
1A - Have you got what it takes?
bring (sth) to fruition phrase
brɪŋ () tə fruˈɪʃən*
if a plan, project etc is brought to fruition, it is successfully put into action and completed, often after a long process
Many people have worked together to bring this scheme to fruition.
1A - Have you got what it takes?
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Word Part of speech Pron Definition Example Unit
tatty adjective ˈtæti in bad condition a few tatty old chairs
1A - Have you got what it takes?
jaded adjective ˈdʒeɪdəd
someone who is jaded is no longer interested in or excited by something, usually because they have experienced too much of it
The concert should satisfy even the most jaded critic.
1A - Have you got what it takes?
notorious adjective nəʊˈtɔːriəs famous or well known for something bad notorious cases of human rights abuses
1A - Have you got what it takes?
hustle verb ˈhʌsəl
to do something with a lot of energy and determination
Cindy’s not a great player, but she really hustles.
1A - Have you got what it takes?
resilience noun rɪˈzɪliəns
the ability to become strong, happy, or successful again after a difficult situation or event
People showed remarkable resilience during the war.
1A - Have you got what it takes?
prerequisite noun priːˈrekwəzət
something that is necessary before something else can happen or be done
A reasonable proficiency in English is a prerequisite for the course.
1A - Have you got what it takes?
sartorial adjective sɑːˈtɔːriəl
relating to clothes, especially the style of clothes that a man wears – used especially humorously a man of great sartorial elegance
1A - Have you got what it takes?
lousy adjective ˈlaʊzi of very bad quality What lousy weather!
1A - Have you got what it takes?
plateau noun ˈplætəʊ
a period during which the level of something does not change, especially after a period when it was increasing Inflation rates have reached a plateau.
1A - Have you got what it takes?
innate adjective ˌɪˈneɪt
an innate quality or ability is something you are born with
Children have an innate ability to learn language.
1A - Have you got what it takes?
dilemma noun dəˈlemə
a situation in which it is very difficult to decide what to do, because all the choices seem equally good or equally bad a moral dilemma
1A - Have you got what it takes?
Word Part of speech Pron Definition Example Unit
odd adjective ɒd
a few occasions, days etc that happen at various times but not often and not regularly I take the odd day off work. 1B - It's live!
mutual adjective ˈmjuːtʃuəl
mutual feelings such as respect, trust, or hatred are feelings that two or more people have for each other
Mutual respect is necessary for any partnership to work. 1B - It's live!
spectrum noun ˈspektrəm
a complete range of opinions, people, situations etc, going from one extreme to its opposite
The two articles here represent opposite ends of the spectrum. 1B - It's live!
soul noun səʊl
the special quality or part that gives something its true character
Basho’s poems capture the true soul of old Japan. 1B - It's live!
mime noun maɪm
the use of movements to express what you want to say without using words, or a play where the actors use only movements
The children learn through role-play, dance and mime. 1B - It's live!
stretch verb stretʃ
to make someone use all of their skill, abilities, or intelligence
The work’s too easy. The students aren’t being stretched enough. 1B - It's live! wail verb weɪl to make a long high sound The wind wailed in the chimney. 1B - It's live!
tragedy noun ˈtrædʒədi
a serious play or book that ends sadly, especially with the death of the main character
‘Hamlet’ is one of Shakespeare’s best known tragedies. 1B - It's live!
bowl (sb) over phrasal verb bəʊl () ˈəʊvə*
to surprise, please, or excite someone very much
I was bowled over by the beauty of the landscape.
10B - Learning: where do we go from here?
detract from (sth) phrasal verb dɪˈtrækt frəm ()* to make something seem less good
One poor performance does not detract from the team's achievements.
10A - Professional concerns
fall into place verb phrase fɔːl ˈɪntə pleɪs
if parts of a situation that you have been trying to understand fall into place, you start to understand how they are connected with each other
Suddenly, all the details started falling into place.
10B - Learning: where do we go from here?
Word Part of speech Pron Definition Example Unit
be at a loose end noun phrase bi ət eɪ luːs end to have nothing to do
I was at a loose end so I decided to go see an old movie.
10B - Learning: where do we go from here?
mess (sth) up phrasal verb mes () ʌp*
to spoil or ruin something, especially something important or something that has been carefully planned
I felt like I had messed my whole life up and needed to make a new start.
10A - Professional concerns
naivety noun naɪˈiːvəti
the quality of trusting people too much and believing that good things will always happen, because you do not have much experience of life
Talking to the press showed great political naivety.
10A - Professional concerns nothing ventured, nothing gained phrase
ˈnʌθɪŋ ˌventʆəd, ˈnʌθɪŋ ˌgeɪnd
used to say that you cannot achieve anything unless you take risks
His motto when it comes to business is: nothing ventured, nothing gained.
10A - Professional concerns
faint-hearted adjective ˌfeɪnt ˈhɑːtəd
not trying very hard, usually because you do not want to do something or are not confident that you will succeed
He made a faint-hearted attempt to stop her leaving.
10A - Professional concerns
knock (sb) down with a feather verb phrase
nɒk () daʊn wɪð eɪ ˈfeðə*
used humorously to say that you are very surprised about something
When he told me he was 60, you could have knocked me down with a feather.
10B - Learning: where do we go from here?
headhunt verb ˈhedˌhʌnt
to persuade someone to leave their present job by offering them another job with higher position or more pay
After 2 years at Lloyds, he was headhunted by a rival bank.
10A - Professional concerns
venture capitalist noun
ˈventʃə ˈkæpətləst
a person or company that lends money to someone so that they can start a new business
Venture capitalists are looking for a high rate of return on their investment.
10A - Professional concerns
canny adjective ˈkæni
clever, careful, and not easily deceived, especially in business or politics a canny political advisor
10A - Professional concerns
untenable adjective ʌnˈtenəbəl
an untenable situation has become so difficult that it is impossible to continue
The scandal put the President in an untenable position.
10A - Professional concerns
Word Part of speech Pron Definition Example Unit
hooked adjective hʊkt
if you are hooked on something, you enjoy it very much and you want to do it as often as possible I got hooked on TV when I was sick.
10B - Learning: where do we go from here?
flabbergasted adjective ˈflæbəɡɑːstəd extremely surprised or shocked
When I heard how much money we’d made, I was flabbergasted.
10B - Learning: where do we go from here?
grasp noun ɡrɑːsp
your ability to understand a complicated idea, situation, or subject Her grasp of the issues was impressive.
10B - Learning: where do we go from here?
muck about phrasal verb mʌk əˈbaʊt
to behave in a silly way, especially when you should be working or paying attention to something
Stop mucking about and get on with your homework right now!
10B - Learning: where do we go from here?
gob-smacked adjective ˈgɒbsmækt very surprised or shocked
When my sister bought a motorbike, I was totally gob-smacked.
10B - Learning: where do we go from here?
be up to doing (sth) verb bi ʌp tə ˈduːɪŋ ()*
clever, good, or well enough to do something He’s not really up to seeing any visitors.
10B - Learning: where do we go from here?
paradigm noun ˈpærədaɪm
a model or example that shows how something works or is produced the basic paradigm of the family tree
10B - Learning: where do we go from here?
theoretical adjective θɪəˈretɪkəl
relating to the study of ideas, especially scientific ideas, rather than with practical uses of the ideas or practical experience
She has theoretical knowledge of teaching, but no practical experience.
10B - Learning: where do we go from here?
bug noun bʌɡ
an illness that people catch very easily from each other but is not very serious There’s a nasty bug going round.
10B - Learning: where do we go from here?
Word Part of speech Pron Definition Example Unit
entrepreneur noun ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜː
someone who starts a new business or arranges business deals in order to make money, often in a way that involves financial risks
The government scheme will encourage entrepreneurs to start new businesses.
10B - Learning: where do we go from here?
vocational adjective vəʊˈkeɪʃənəl
teaching or relating to the skills you need to do a particular job vocational qualifications
10B - Learning: where do we go from here?
ironically adverb aɪˈrɒnɪkli
used when talking about a situation in which the opposite of what you expected happens or is true
Ironically, his cold got better on the last day of his holiday.
10B - Learning: where do we go from here?
off-chance noun ɒftʃɑːns
if you do something on the off-chance that something will happen, you do it hoping that it will happen although it is unlikely
I just came to see you on the off-chance that Pippa might be here.
10B - Learning: where do we go from here?
credit verb ˈkredət to believe that something is true We found his statement hard to credit.
10B - Learning: where do we go from here?
allergy noun ˈælədʒi
a medical condition in which you become ill or in which your skin becomes red and painful because you have eaten or touched a particular substance I have an allergy to cats.
10B - Learning: where do we go from here?
worthy adjective ˈwɜːði
to deserve to be thought about or treated in a particular way a teacher who is worthy of respect
10B - Learning: where do we go from here?
on a regular basis noun phrase
ɒn eɪ ˈreɡjələ ˈbeɪsəs every day, week etc I’m saving money on a regular basis. 2B - Closer to home
concessions noun kənˈseʆənz
the right to have a business in a particular place, especially in a place owned by someone else
The company owns valuable logging and mining concessions. 2A - Wild experience
Word Part of speech Pron Definition Example Unit
tributary noun ˈtrɪbjətəri
a stream or river that flows into a larger river
The River Fleet is one of the many tributaries of the River Thames. 2A - Wild experience
resurgent adjective rɪˈsɜːdʒənt
growing and becoming more popular, after a period of quietness resurgent fascism 2A - Wild experience
indigenous adjective ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs
indigenous people or things have always been in the place where they are, rather than being brought there from somewhere else Blueberries are indigenous to America. 2A - Wild experience
logger noun ˈlɒɡə someone whose job is to cut down trees
One of the loggers was badly injured by a falling tree. 2A - Wild experience
slaughter verb ˈslɔːtə
to kill a lot of people in a cruel or violent way
Hundreds of innocent civilians had been slaughtered by government troops. 2A - Wild experience
fiasco noun fiˈæskəʊ
an event that is completely unsuccessful, in a way that is very embarrassing or disappointing
The first lecture I ever gave was a complete fiasco. 2A - Wild experience
circumscribe verb phrase ˈsɜːkəmskraɪb to limit power, rights, or abilities
The President’s power is circumscribed by Congress and the Supreme Court. 2A - Wild experience
integral adjective ˈɪntəɡrəl forming a necessary part of something
Vegetables are an integral part of our diet. 2A - Wild experience
culture noun ˈkʌltʃə
the beliefs, way of life, art, and customs that are shared and accepted by people in a particular society
In our culture, it is rude to ask someone how much they earn. 2A - Wild experience
ping verb pɪŋ to make a short high ringing sound
Just set the timer on the microwave and the bell will ping when it's finished. 2A - Wild experience
portray verb pɔːˈtreɪ
to describe or show someone or something in a particular way, according to your opinion of them
Romantic artists portrayed nature as wild and powerful. 2A - Wild experience
amplify verb ˈæmpləfaɪ
to increase the effects or strength of something These stories only amplified her fears. 2A - Wild experience
Word Part of speech Pron Definition Example Unit
part from phrasal verb pɑːt frəm
to separate from someone, or end a relationship with them He has parted from his wife. 2A - Wild experience
straightforward adjective ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd simple and easy to understand
Installing the program is relatively straightforward. 2B - Closer to home
solidarity noun ˌsɒləˈdærəti
loyalty and general agreement between all the people in a group, or between different groups, because they all have a shared aim a gesture of solidarity 2B - Closer to home
dump verb dʌmp
to put something somewhere in a careless untidy way
Merrill dumped her suitcase down in the hall. 2B - Closer to home
deterrent noun dɪˈterənt
something that makes someone less likely to do something, by making them realize it will be difficult or have bad results
Window locks are an effective deterrent against burglars. 2B - Closer to home
fret verb fret
to worry about something, especially when there is no need Don’t fret – everything will be all right. 2B - Closer to home
tweak verb twiːk to suddenly pull or twist something
She leant forward and tweaked both ends of his moustache. 2B - Closer to home
sneaky adjective ˈsniːki
doing things in a secret and often dishonest or unfair way a sneaky little trick 2B - Closer to home
stalk verb stɔːk
to follow a person or animal quietly in order to catch and attack or kill them a tiger stalking its prey 2B - Closer to home
consign verb kənˈsaɪn
to send something somewhere, especially in order to sell it
The goods consigned from the exporter will be shipped to your warehouse today. 2B - Closer to home
unprecedented adjective ʌnˈpresədentəd
never having happened before, or never having happened so much
Crime has increased on an unprecedented scale. 2B - Closer to home
Word Part of speech Pron Definition Example Unit
pronouncement noun prəˈnaʊnsmənt an official public statement
the Pope’s last pronouncement on birth control 3A - Who's in control?
fallacy noun ˈfæləsi
a false idea or belief, especially one that a lot of people believe is true
It’s a common fallacy that a neutered dog will become fat and lazy. 3A - Who's in control?
misconception noun ˌmɪskənˈsepʃən
an idea which is wrong or untrue, but which people believe because they do not understand the subject properly
There is a popular misconception that too much exercise is bad for you. 3A - Who's in control?
perspective noun pəˈspektɪv
a way of thinking about something, especially one which is influenced by the type of person you are or by your experiences
His father’s death gave him a whole new perspective on life. 3A - Who's in control?
jargon noun ˈdʒɑːɡən
words and expressions used in a particular profession or by a particular group of people, which are difficult for other people to understand – often used to show disapproval documents full of legal jargon 3A - Who's in control?
prose noun prəʊz
written language in its usual form, as opposed to poetry a volume of Shelley's poetry and prose 3A - Who's in control?
advocate verb ˈædvəkeɪt
to publicly support a particular way of doing something
Extremists were openly advocating violence. 3A - Who's in control?
solace noun ˈsɒləs
a feeling of emotional comfort at a time of great sadness or disappointment
After the death of her son, Val found solace in the church. 3A - Who's in control?
premise noun ˈpreməs
a statement or idea that you accept as true and use as a base for developing other ideas
The idea that there is life on other planets is the central premise of the novel. 3A - Who's in control?
scrutiny noun ˈskruːtəni
careful and thorough examination of someone or something
Their activities have come under police scrutiny. 3A - Who's in control?
objective adjective əbˈdʒektɪv
based on facts, or making a decision that is based on facts rather than on your feelings or beliefs
It’s hard to give an objective opinion about your own children. 3A - Who's in control?
Word Part of speech Pron Definition Example Unit
face-to-face adjective feɪstəfeɪs
a face-to-face meeting, conversation etc is one where you are with another person and talking to them a face-to-face interview 3A - Who's in control?
altruism noun ˈæltruɪzəm
when you care about or help other people, even though this brings no advantage to yourself
Many choose to work in developing countries out of altruism. 3A - Who's in control?
paradox noun ˈpærədɒks
a situation that seems strange because it involves two ideas or qualities that are very different
It’s a paradox that in such a rich country there can be so much poverty. 3A - Who's in control?
phenomenon noun fɪˈnɒmənən
something that happens or exists in society, science, or nature, especially something that is studied because it is difficult to understand
Homelessness is not a new phenomenon. 3A - Who's in control?
conscientious adjective ˌkɒnʃiˈenʃəs
careful to do everything that it is your job or duty to do
a conscientious and hard-working student 3A - Who's in control?
confrontational adjective ˌkɒnfrənˈteɪʃənəl
likely to cause arguments or make people angry a confrontational style of management 3A - Who's in control?
peer group noun pɪə ɡruːp
a group of people, especially people who are the same age, social class etc as yourself
the TV shows that are popular with his peer group 3A - Who's in control?
practitioner noun prækˈtɪʃənə
someone who works as a doctor or a lawyer a practitioner of alternative medicine 3B - Mind and body
accessible adjective əkˈsesəbəl easy to obtain or use
the need for a health service that is accessible to all 3B - Mind and body
intimidating adjective ɪˈtɪmədeɪtɪŋ
making you feel worried and not confident
Some people find interview situations very intimidating. 3B - Mind and body
dispel verb dɪˈspel
to make something go away, especially a belief, idea, or feeling
We want to dispel the myth that you cannot eat well in Britain. 3B - Mind and body
reticence noun ˈretɪsens
an unwillingness to talk about what you feel or what you know
The dotors are not surprised by Gwen's reticence to talk about her ordeal. 3B - Mind and body
Word Part of speech Pron Definition Example Unit
be accostomed to (sth) verb phrase
bi əˈkʌstəmd tə ()*
We were accustomed to working together.
4B - Open up your world
blessed verb ˈblesəd
to be fortunate that something is the case
We were blessed with fine weather for the whole week.
4A - Too much of a good thing?
diehard adjective ˈdaɪhɑːd
resisting change and refusing to accept new ideas
Diehard conservatives remain opposed to the president's health care reforms.
4B - Open up your world
habitually adverb həˈbɪtʆuəli usually or by habit
I'm the type of person who habitually checks their email every morning.
4A - Too much of a good thing?
golden opportunity noun phrase
ˈɡəʊldən ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti
a chance to do something or an occasion when it is easy for you to do something
a rare opportunity to see inside this historic building
4A - Too much of a good thing?
take precedence verb phrase teɪk ˈpresədəns
when someone or something is considered to be more important than someone or something else, and therefore comes first or must be dealt with first
Guests were seated in order of precedence.
4A - Too much of a good thing?
be up to speed with (sth) verb phrase
bi ʌp tə spiːd wɪð ()*
having the latest information or knowledge about something
Some school officials are only now getting up to speed regarding computers.
4B - Open up your world
think ‘outside the box’ verb phrase
θɪŋk ‘aʊtˈsaɪd ðə bɒks’
to think of new, different, or unusual ways of doing something, especially in business
If we try to think outside the box, we might find a better solution.
4B - Open up your world
go viral phrase? ɡəʊ ˈvaɪərəl
if a picture, video, joke etc goes viral, it spreads widely, especially on the Internet or mobile phones
The video went viral on YouTube, where it had over a million hits in 24 hours.
4A - Too much of a good thing? feel compelled to do sth verb phrase
fiːl kəmˈpeld tə duː()*
to have the strong feeling that you must do something He felt compelled to tell her the truth.
4A - Too much of a good thing?
lend weight to (sth) phrasal verb lend weɪt tə ()*
to make an opinion or belief seem more likely to be correct.
The evidence from the latest studies lends weight to the theory.
4B - Open up your world
Word Part of speech Pron Definition Example Unit
to raise eyebrows verb phrase tə reɪz ˈaɪbraʊz
if something raises eyebrows, it surprises people This decision raised a few eyebrows.
4A - Too much of a good thing?
crouch verb kraʊtʃ
to lower your body close to the ground by bending your knees completely
He crouched in the shadows near the doorway.
4A - Too much of a good thing?
erode verb ɪˈrəʊd
to gradually reduce something such as someone’s power or confidence
Repeated exam failure had eroded her confidence.
4A - Too much of a good thing?
obsession noun əbˈseʃən
an extreme unhealthy interest in something or worry about something, which stops you from thinking about anything else
Gambling became an obsession, and he eventually lost everything.
4A - Too much of a good thing?
permeate verb ˈpɜːmieɪt
if ideas, beliefs, emotions etc permeate something, they are present in every part of it
An emotional intensity permeates every one of O'Connor’s songs.
4A - Too much of a good thing?
impulse noun ˈɪmpʌls
a sudden strong desire to do something without thinking about whether it is a sensible thing to do Marge’s first impulse was to run.
4A - Too much of a good thing?
reinforcement noun ˌriːɪnˈfɔːsmənt the act of making something stronger
The bridge needs some structural reinforcement.
4A - Too much of a good thing?
fallible adjective ˈfæləbəl able to make mistakes or be wrong
These surveys are often a rather fallible guide to public opinion.
4A - Too much of a good thing?
mundane adjective mʌnˈdeɪn ordinary and not interesting or exciting
The mundane task of setting the table can be fun on holidays.
4A - Too much of a good thing?
exterior adjective ɪkˈstɪəriə
coming from or relating to facts, situations etc other than the one you are considering
information that is exterior to the text itself
4A - Too much of a good thing?
incessant adjective ɪnˈsesənt continuing without stopping incessant rain
4A - Too much of a good thing?
viable adjective ˈvaɪəbəl
a viable idea, plan, or method can work successfully
The committee came forward with one viable solution.
4A - Too much of a good thing?
Word Part of speech Pron Definition Example Unit
mutation noun mjuːˈteɪʃən
a change in the genetic structure of an animal or plant that makes it different from others of the same kind
Any mutation in the gene increases the risk of developing the disease.
4B - Open up your world
enthusiast noun ɪnˈθjuːziæst
someone who is very interested in a particular activity or subject a keep-fit enthusiast
4B - Open up your world
polymath noun ˈpɒlɪmæθ
someone who has a lot of knowledge about many different subjects
The French polymath Pascal excelled in many disciplines.
4B - Open up your world
return noun rɪˈtɜːn
the amount of profit that you get from something
The markets are showing extremely poor returns.
4B - Open up your world
broadsheet noun ˈbrɔːdʃiːt
a newspaper printed on large sheets of paper, especially a serious newspaper
The story was not covered by any of the broadsheets.
4B - Open up your world
oral tradition noun phrase ˈɔːrəl trəˈdɪʃən
spoken stories about a community's beliefs, customs, history etc that are passed on from person to person over many years
Forms of the oral tradition include storytelling and ballads. 5A - It's all in a word!
have a good eye for (sth) noun phrase
hæv eɪ ɡʊd aɪ fə ()*
to be good at noticing a particular type of thing, especially something attractive, valuable, of good quality etc
She’s definitely got a good eye for a bargain. 5A - It's all in a word!
throw light on (sth) verb phrase θrəʊ laɪt ɒn ()*
to provide new information that makes a difficult subject or problem easier to understand
These discoveries may throw new light on the origins of the universe. 5B - An open book
timeless classic noun phrase ˈtaɪmləs ˈklæsɪk
a book, play, or film that is important and has been admired for a long time
‘La Grande Illusion’ is one of the timeless classics of French cinema. 5B - An open book
turn-off noun tɜːnɒf
something that makes you lose interest in something or someone
I don't like tattoos - I find them a real turn-off. 5B - An open book
human endeavour noun ˈhjuːmən ɪnˈdevə
effort by people in general to do something new or difficult
an outstanding example of human endeavor 5B - An open book
be captivated by (sth) phrase
bi ˈkæptiveɪtid baɪ ()*
to be very attracted to someone, so that you give them all your attention He was captivated by her beauty. 5B - An open book
Word Part of speech Pron Definition Example Unit
surreptitiously adverb ˌsʌrəpˈtɪʆəsli
secretly, without other people knowing or seeing
The police surreptitiously recorded the meeting and used the tape as evidence. 5B - An open book
keep (sb) on tenterhooks verb phrase
kiːp () ɒn ˈtentəhʊks*
to make someone feel nervous and excited waiting to find out something or for something to happen
We were kept on tenterhooks while the judges made their decision. 5B - An open book
unfolding adjective ʌnˈfəʊldɪŋ
an unfolding event, situation etc is happening now
There is serious UN concern about unfolding events in Syria. 5B - An open book
abound verb əˈbaʊnd to exist in very large numbers
Rumours abound as to the reasons for his resignation. 5A - It's all in a word!
deploy verb dɪˈplɔɪ
to use something for a particular purpose, especially ideas, arguments etc
a job in which a variety of professional skills will be deployed 5A - It's all in a word!
ensue verb ɪnˈsjuː
to happen after or as a result of something
problems that ensue from food and medical shortages 5A - It's all in a word!
speculation noun ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən
when you guess about the possible causes or effects of something without knowing all the facts, or the guesses that you make
There is speculation that the president is ill. 5A - It's all in a word!
stack verb stæk
to make things into a neat pile, or to form a neat pile
The assistants price the items and stack them on the shelves. 5A - It's all in a word!
deem verb diːm
to think of something in a particular way or as having a particular quality
They deemed that he was no longer capable of managing the business. 5A - It's all in a word!
kudos noun ˈkjuːdɒs
the state of being admired and respected for being important or for doing something important
He acquired kudos just by appearing on television. 5A - It's all in a word!
tangible adjective ˈtændʒəbəl
relating to things a person or company owns that have a known value, for example property, buildings, or equipment
Investors began buying gold and tangible assets rather than shares. 5A - It's all in a word!
relegate verb ˈreləɡeɪt
to give someone or something a less important position than before
Women tended to be relegated to typing and filing jobs. 5A - It's all in a word!
