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Unit 1

aggressive adjective (10) angry and violent towards another person aggressive behaviour

bad-tempered adjective (10) describes a person who becomes angry and annoyed easily She’s very bad- tempered in the mornings.

bring up phrasal verb (10) to care for a child until it is an adult, often giving them particular beliefs They brought us up to be very independent.

business centre noun (15) a city or town or part of a city or town in which there is a lot of business and fi nancial activity Singapore rivals Hong Kong as a regional business centre.

compromise noun (11) when you agree to something which is not exactly what you want It is hoped that a compromise will be reached in today’s talks.

concerned adjective (10) worried I’m a bit concerned about her health.

counter-argument (11) noun an argument against another argument, idea or suggestion He put forward several counter-arguments to their proposal.

critical adjective (10) saying that someone or something is bad or wrong He is very critical of the way I work.

desperate adjective (10) needing or wanting something very much By two o’clock, I was desperate for something to eat.

enthusiastic adjective (10) feeling energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and an eagerness to be involved in it The teacher was very enthusiastic about my project.

hard-working adjective (10) doing a job seriously and with a lot of effort She’s a very hard-working student.

impatient adjective (10) If you are impatient, you get angry with people who make mistakes or you hate waiting for things. I get very impatient with the children when they won’t do their homework.

impolite adjective (10) rude I found his questions rather impolite.

impressive adjective (15) If something is impressive, you admire or respect it, usually because it is special, important or very large. an impressive collection of modern paintings

industrial adjective (15) connected with industry an industrial city

intentionally adverb (10) in a way that is planned or intended I didn’t ignore her intentionally – I just didn’t recognise her. mature adjective (10) behaving well, like an adult She seems very mature for 13. organised adjective (10) describes a person who is able to plan things carefully and keep things tidy An office manager needs to be very organised. prioritise verb (10) to decide which of a group of things are the most important so that you can deal with them fi rst You must learn to prioritise your work. reasonable adjective (10) fair and showing good judgment It’s not reasonable to expect people to work those hours. residential adjective (15) A residential area has only houses and not offices or factories. This residential area is very popular with families because the streets are quiet. respect verb (10) to be polite to someone and show that you admire them I really respect my colleagues. responsible adjective (10) having good judgment and the ability to act correctly and make decisions on your own She’ll be fine on her own – she’s very responsible. self-confident adjective (10) feeling sure about yourself and your abilities You need to be self- confident to be a manager. sensitive adjective (10) able to understand what people are feeling and behave in a way that does not upset them I like him because he’s kind and sensitive. survey verb (13) to ask people questions in order to fi nd out about their opinions or behaviour Over 75% of the people surveyed were in favour of the new road. understanding adjective (10) showing sympathy for someone’s problems or acceptance of the way they behave Fortunately, my girlfriend is very understanding. unreliable adjective (10) not able to be trusted or depended on The trains were noisy, dirty and unreliable. urge verb (11) to strongly advise someone to do something Financial experts are urging caution.

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Unit 3

appreciate verb (37) to recognise how good someone or something is and to value them My trip taught me to appreciate other cultures.

cope verb (37) to manage to do something in a difficult situation She has a lot of work, but somehow she copes.

daily routine phrase (37) the things that you do every day at the same time My daily routine usually includes going for a run.

drag verb (CD1 T09) to make someone go with you when they do not want to Our parents dragged us to an art exhibition.

dump verb (CD1 T09) to get rid of someone, often by going away from them We dumped my little brother and went out.

fed up adjective (CD1 T09) bored, annoyed or disappointed, especially by something you have experienced for too long They were fed up with the same old routine.

forthcoming adjective (32) going to happen soon the forthcoming election/visit

homeward adjective (32) going towards home the homeward journey

outward adjective (32) going towards a particular place, rather than returning from it an outward journey

overland adverb (32) across the land rather than by sea or throught the air They travelled overland to China.

party to the small hours phrase (CD1 T09) to enjoy yourself at a party until past midnight We were out every night, partying to the small hours.

round trip noun (32) a journey from one place to another and back to where you started The round trip takes nearly two days.

teamwork noun (37) when a group of people work well together Teamwork is vital to the success of the project.

thrill noun (37) a strong feeling of excitement and pleasure It was a big thrill meeting the stars of the show.

tough adjective (37) difficult to do or deal with Life in such a cold region is very tough.

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Unit 4

protein noun (40) one of many substances found in food such as meat, cheese, fish or eggs that is necessary for the body to grow and be strong Most of our protein comes from meat. rushed adjective (47) having to do things very quickly The staff were very rushed. satisfactory adjective (49) good enough We hope to find a satisfactory solution to the problem. satisfying adjective (47) making you feel pleased by providing what you need or want Clearing out the cupboards is such a satisfying job! shortage noun (42) when there is not enough of something food shortages source noun (42) where something comes from Oranges are a good source of vitamin C. stem cell noun (40) a cell, especially one taken from a person or animal at a very early stage of development, that can develop into any type of cell Stem cells are very important in biological research. supply noun (42) an amount of something that is ready to be used a supply of water welcoming adjective (47) friendly or making you feel welcome a welcoming smile well-balanced adjective (49) A well-balanced meal contains a healthy mixture of different types of food. a well-balanced menu

airy noun (47) open to fresh air airy rooms

attractive adjective (49) causing interest or pleasure We need to make the club attractive to young people.

balanced adjective (42) A balanced meal contains a healthy mixture of different types of food. Chocolate and chips is not a balanced meal.

cheerful adjective (49) describes a place or thing that is bright and pleasant and makes you feel happy The room was painted in cheerful colours.

convenience food noun (42) food that can be prepared quickly and easily and is often already cooked We eat a lot of convenience food.

edible adjective (41) safe to eat edible berries

elaborate adjective (42) complicated or with a lot of details an elaborate design

elegant adjective (49) stylish and attractive an elegant dining room

exceptional adjective (49) very good and better than most other people or things an exceptional student

exclusive adjective (42) expensive and only for people who are rich or of a high social class an exclusive private club

filling adjective (42) Food that is fi lling makes you feel that you have had a lot to eat. a filling meal

genetically modified adjective (40) describes a plant or animal that has had some of its genes changed scientifically genetically modified plants

heavy meal phrase (42) a large, rich meal that makes you feel very full You shouldn’t swim after a heavy meal.

informative adjective (47) giving a lot of useful facts a very informative book

isolated adjective (41) not near to other places or people Living on the island meant that we were very isolated.

light meal phrase (42) a small meal that does not make you feel very full We had a light meal at midday.

nutrition noun (41) the food that you eat and the way that it affects your health Good nutrition is essential for growing children.

organic adjective (41) not using chemicals when keeping animals or growing plants for food organic vegetables

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Unit 6

potential noun (64) someone’s or something’s ability to develop, achieve or succeed She showed great potential as an writer. shift noun (64) a period of time when someone works I’m on the night shift this week. skilled adjective (63) having the abilities needed to do an activity or job well a highly skilled photographer stare verb (64) to look at someone or something for a long time and not move your eyes Don’t stare at people like that, it’s rude. take pleasure in phrase (64) to fi nd something enjoyable He takes pleasure in seeing his students succeed. uncompromising adjective (64) If people or their beliefs are uncompromising, they are fi xed and do not change, even if someone tries to change them. an uncompromising attitude. wander verb (64) to walk somewhere without any defi nite purpose We all wandered back to the hotel. well-paid adjective (64) If a job is well-paid, the person doing it earns a lot of money. She can afford expensive clothes because she has a well-paid job. under pressure phrase (66) If you do something under pressure, it is difficult because there are problems or because you have a lot to do. He doesn’t work well under pressure. worthwhile adjective (63) useful and enjoyable, despite needing a lot of effort She considers teaching a worthwhile career.

badly paid adjective (63) If a job is badly paid, the person doing it does not get much money. It was a badly paid job with long hours.

brighten up phrasal verb (CD1 T20) to make something more attractive or enjoyable Some yellow paint will brighten up this room.

climax noun (64) the most important or exciting point in a story or situation His act was the climax of the show.

cool adjective (66) calm and not emotional She seemed cool and confident.

duty roster noun (64) a list of people’s names and the jobs they have to do She pinned the duty roster to the wall.

fascinating adjective (63) extremely interesting a fascinating person/place

forbidding adjective (64) unfriendly He had a forbidding expression.

grab verb (64) to take hold of something or someone suddenly A mugger grabbed her handbag as she was walking across the park.

improvise verb (64) to invent or make something at the time when it is needed without already having planned it I hadn’t prepared a speech, so I had to improvise.

live up to expectations phrase (64) If something lives up to expectations, it is as good as you expected it to be. The hotel certainly lived up to expectations.

lose your temper phrase (64) to become angry very quickly She lost her temper and shouted at the children.

make full use of phrase (64) to use something as much as possible We made full use of the sports facilities.

manual adjective (63) involving physical work rather than mental work unskilled manual labour

more than you bargained for phrase (CD1 T20) more than you were expecting or prepared for The job was more than I bargained for.

over the usual rate phrase (CD1 T20) If someone is paid over the usual rate, they get more than is usual for the job. She pays me over the ususal rate for babysitting.

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Unit 7

learning curve noun (CD1 T24) the rate of someone’s progress in learning a new skill It’s a steep learning curve when you start a new job. little in the way of phrase (CD1 T24) If someone or something has little in the way of a particular thing, it does not have much of it or many of them. The town has little in the way of entertainment. made up of phrase (CD1 T24) consisting of a team made up of past champions methodical adjective (76) done in a careful, well- organised way a methodical approach opponent noun (83) someone whom you compete against in a game or competition Her opponent hurt his leg. pace noun (76) the speed at which someone or something moves or does something a slow/fast pace rough adjective (83) dangerous or violent a rough part of town run into trouble phrase (CD1 T24) to start to experience difficulties We ran into trouble when our car broke down. safety-conscious adjective (CD1 T25) very careful to be safe or to keep people safe The race organisers have to be very safety-conscious. set verb (CD1 T24) If you set yourself a goal, you give yourself goal. He set himself a target of running 20 miles a week. spectator noun (83) someone who watches an event, a sport, etc. They won 4–0 in front of over 40 000 cheering spectators. trophy noun (83) a prize, such as a silver cup, that you get for winning a race or competition He’s an excellent snooker player, but he’s never won a major trophy. turn out phrasal verb (CD1 T24) to have a fi nal, often surprising, result The truth turned out to be stranger than we expected.

athletic adjective (83) strong, healthy and good at sports She looks very athletic.

be around phrasal verb (CD1 T24) If something has been around for a period of time, that is how long it has existed. This technology hasn’t been around for long.

blister noun (76) a painful, raised area of skin with liquid inside that you get if your skin has been rubbed or burned I’ve got a blister on my toe.

civilised adjective (80) polite and behaving in a calm, reasonable way The meeting was very civilised.

come across phrasal verb (CD1 T25) to fi nd something or someone by chance I came across the book in the library.

cushion verb (CD1 T25) to make the effect or force of something softer My thick coat cushioned the blow.

drop out phrasal verb (76) to stop doing something, such as a race or a course, before you have fi nished He dropped out of university.

endurance noun (CD1 T24) the ability to keep doing something difficult, unpleasant or painful for a long time a race to test athletes’ endurance

eternity noun (76) a very long time The wait seemed like an eternity.

extreme adjective (CD1 T24) the most unusual or the most serious possible extreme weather conditions

furious adjective (76) extremely angry I was late and he was furious with me.

guarantee verb (CD1 T25) to make certain that something will happen or exist You will be guaranteed a good night’s sleep in this bed.

hallucination noun (76) an experience in which you see, hear, feel or smell something which does not exist She began to experience hallucinations.

hazardous adjective (CD1 T24) dangerous These roads are hazardous for cyclists.

heighten verb (CD1 T24) to increase or make something increase, especially an emotion or an effect His words heightened the tension in the room.

hop verb (CD1 T25) (informal) to go somewhere quickly We hopped on the bus.

keep up phrasal verb (76) If you keep up with someone, you go as fast as them. They walked so fast, I couldn’t keep up with them.

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Unit 9

opening gambit noun (CD2 T02) the first thing you say when you start a conversation I tried to think of a clever opening gambit. outgoing adjective (CD2 T02) (of a person) friendly and energetic and finding it easy and enjoyable to be with others Sales reps need to be outgoing, because they are constantly meeting customers. overall adverb (97) considering everything or everyone Overall, I think the meeting went well. pager noun (96) a small device that you carry or wear, which moves or makes a noise to tell you that someone wants you to telephone them I always have my pager with me. point out phrasal verb (CD2 T03) to tell someone something, often because you believe they do not know it or have forgotten it I pointed out that Tom already had a lot of work to do. put up with phrasal verb (CD2 T02) to accept or continue to accept an unpleasant situation or experience I can’t put up with her rudeness any longer. recurring adjective (CD2 T03) experienced repeatedly a recurring dream row noun (CD2 T03) a noisy argument I heard my neighbours having a row. statistically adverb (CD2 T03) using information based on a study of the number of times that something happens or is present Statistically, young men are more likely to be attacked than young women. stimulate verb (CD2 T03) to make someone excited and interested about something The film was intended to stimulate and amuse. take for granted phrase (CD2 T02) If you take someone for granted, you do not realise or show that you are grateful for the things they do for you. My husband is starting to take me for granted. threatening adjective (CD2 T03) expressing a threat of something unpleasant or violent The situation soon became threatening. time well spent phrase (CD2 T02) a period of time in which you have done something useful The time it took to correct the essay was time well spent. tremble verb (CD2 T03) to shake slightly, usually because you are cold, frightened or very emotional She trembled as she stood up to address the hall.

appropriate adjective (97) suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion appropriate to your age

a variety of factors phrase (CD2 T03) many different things that influence a situation A variety of factors influence our choice of partner.

breathless adjective (CD2 T03) not able to breathe easily, usually after doing something that needs a lot of effort We were breathless after the steep climb.

complement verb (CD2 T02) to make something else seem better or more attractive when combining with it Strawberries and cream complement each other perfectly.

consistent adjective (96) in agreement with other facts or with typical or previous behaviour, or having the same principles as something else What the witness said in court was not consistent with the statement he made to the police.

count verb (CD2 T02) to have value or importance I’ve always believed that happiness counts more than money.

devote your life to phrase (96) to spend all your life doing something She devoted her life to her family.

dominating adjective (CD2 T02) A dominating person likes to be in charge of a situation and tries to control other people. He tends to be rather dominating.

give and take phrase (CD2 T02) willingness to accept suggestions from another person and give up some of your own All marriages rely on a bit of give and take.

go to extremes phrase (CD2 T02) to do something in the strongest way possible, in a way that most people think is unreasonable Just do a little bit of exercise – there’s no need to go to extremes.

have little to do with phrase (97) to hardly be connected with something Our problems had little to do with his fame.

have something in common phrase (99) to share interests, experiences or other characteristics with someone We don’t have much in common.

immeasurably adverb (97) in a way that is so great that it cannot be measured The damage from the 1956 hurricane was immeasurably greater.

irrational adjective (CD2 T03) not using reason or clear thinking It’s totally irrational, but I’m frightened of mice.

irritable adjective (CD2 T03) becoming annoyed very easily She was irritable with the children.

now you come to mention it phrase (CD2 T03) used when something someone says reminds you of a fact Now you come to mention it, he wasn’t at work today.

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Unit 10

in stock phrase (114) available to be bought in a shop There are no more blue skirts in stock. kick up a fuss phrase (CD2 T07) (informal) to show a lot of anger, worry or excitement Mum kicked up a fuss about us being late home. masses plural noun (CD2 T07) (informal) a large number There were masses of people there. mismatched adjective (108) If things are mismatched, they are not similar and do not look good together. The furniture was old and mismatched. mold verb (108) (US); mould (Br) to change or influence someone or something to mold the character of a child out of stock phrase (114) If goods are out of stock, the shop does not have them available to buy. We are out of stock in this item. outskirts noun (CD2 T07) the outer area of a city or town They live in/on the outskirts of Manchester. oversimplify verb (108) to describe or explain something in such a simple way that it is no longer correct or true Her article oversimplified the situation. purchase noun (108) something that you have bought I took my purchases home. verb (114) to buy She purchased her first house with the money she inherited. redesign verb (CD2 T07) to design something so that it looks different They have redesigned the seating area. the sales noun (114) an occasion when goods are sold at a lower price than usual the mid-season/end-of-season sales sidewalk noun (108) (US); pavement (Br) a path with a hard surface on one or both sides of a road, that people walk on Keep to the sidewalk, Rosie, there’s a good girl. spill out phrasal verb (108) to flow or fall out of a container Her long hair was spilling out of her hat. sweat verb (108) to have salty liquid coming through your skin because you are hot, frightened or ill We were all sweating in the hot sunshine. tanned adjective (108) Tanned skin is brown from being in the sun. She stretched out her tanned legs. unavailable adjective (114) If something is unavailable, you cannot get it or use it. This information was previously unavailable to the public. wrinkled adjective (108) Wrinkled skin has small lines on it. his wrinkled face

bargain noun (114) something on sale at a lower price than its true value This coat was half-price – a real bargain.

awkward silence phrase (108) an uncomfortable pause in a conversation When I asked if he was married, there was an awkward silence.

bitter adjective (108) describes a person who is angry and unhappy with their life I feel very bitter about my childhood and all that was denied me.

brand noun (114) a type of product made by a particular company This isn’t my usual brand of deodorant.

check out phrasal verb (108) to have the cost added up and pay for things you have bought in a shop I put a load of food in my trolley and checked out.

competitive adjective (114) Competitive prices, services, etc. are as good as or better than other prices, services, etc. The store has very competitive prices.

consumer noun (114) a person who buys goods or services for their own use The new telephone rates will affect all consumers, including businesses.

counter noun (114) a long, fl at, narrow surface or table in a shop, bank, restaurant, etc. at which people are served There was nobody behind/on the counter when I went into the bank.

debit card noun (114) a small rectangular piece of plastic which allows you to make a payment or get money from a bank I don’t have any cash – can I pay with my debit card?

do excellent/good, etc. business phrase (107) If a company does excellent/good, etc. business, it sells a lot of its products or services. We do excellent business in Japan.

errand noun (108) a short journey either to take a message or to take or collect something I’ll meet you at six, I’ve got some errands to do/run first.

gap-toothed adjective (108) having a noticeable space between two teeth a gap-toothed kid

genuine adjective (108) If something is genuine, it is real and exactly what it appears to be. genuine leather

grocery list noun (108) (US) a shopping list I lost my grocery list.

head out phrasal verb (108) to begin a journey He headed out to meet his friends.

hit the gym phrase (CD2 T07) (informal) to go to the gym After work, I usually hit the gym.

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Unit 12

orphan verb (CD2 T24) If a person or animal is orphaned, their parents have died or been killed. She was orphaned at the age of five. penultimate adjective (135) next to the last the penultimate scene of the play pick out phrasal verb (CD2 T24) to recognise, fi nd or make a choice among different people or things in a group They hope to pick out future champions. prick noun (134) a small hole made by something sharp I felt a little prick. rule out phrasal verb (CD2 T24) to decide or say that something is impossible or will not happen to rule out the possibility of error run for your life phrase (134) to run away to save your life The captain told us to run for our lives. serve a purpose phrase (CD2 T24) to be useful in some way I suppose this knob must serve some purpose. species noun (CD2 T24) a set of animals or plants in which the members have similar characteristics to each other and can breed with each other Mountain gorillas are an endangered species. spine noun (134) a long, sharp point like a needle a cactus spine tangle verb (134) to form a twisted mass My shoelaces were tangled. to the untrained eye phrase (CD2 T24) to someone without the skill or knowledge to judge what they see To the untrained eye, these insects all look the same. trample verb (CD2 T24) to step heavily on something or someone, causing damage or injury Somebody trampled all over my flowerbed! trunk noun (134) the long, tube-shaped nose of an elephant Elephants use their trunks to drink, wash and eat. wild animal noun (132) an animal that lives independently of people, in natural conditions and with natural characteristics We saw lots of wild animals.

at the top of your voice phrase (134) very loudly He was shouting at the top of his voice.

ban verb (CD2 T24) to refuse to allow something, especially officially Cycling is banned inside the shopping centre.

bark verb (CD2 T24) to make a loud, rough noise The dog kept barking.

brief verb (134) to give someone instructions about what they should do or say We had already been briefed about what we had to do.

cactus noun (134) a desert plant, usually with thick stems for storing water cactus leaves

commitment noun (CD2 T24) something that you must do or deal with that takes your time family/work commitments

dare verb (134) to be brave enough to do something difficult or dangerous I didn’t dare (to) cross the river.

deny verb (CD2 T24) to not allow someone to do or have something Nobody should be denied a good education.

eyesight noun (134) the ability to see good/bad/poor eyesight

fade verb (134) to lose colour, brightness or strength gradually The light was fading.

fragile adjective (135) easily damaged, broken or harmed Be careful with that vase – it’s very fragile.

gross adjective (CD2 T24) (informal) extremely unpleasant Your feet are gross!

habitat noun (CD2 T24) the natural environment in which an animal or plant usually lives the natural habitat of the fox

intruder noun (135) someone who is in a place or situation where they are not wanted I feel like an intruder when I visit their home.

keep an eye out phrase (CD2 T24) to watch for something or someone Keep an eye out for the postman.

mark verb (137) to show where something is by drawing or putting something somewhere The route is clearly marked.

melt verb (135) When ice melts, it turns into water. The snow usually melts by the end of March.

numb adjective (134) If a part of your body is numb, you are unable to feel it, usually for a short time. I had been lying awkwardly and my leg had gone numb.

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Unit 13

make up phrasal verb (CD2 T31) to form a particular thing, amount or number as a whole This book is made up of a number of different articles. oak noun (CD2 T31) a large tree that is common especially in northern countries, or the hard wood of this tree a mighty oak pale adjective (CD2 T31) describes someone’s face or skin when it has less colour than usual, for example when they are ill or frightened I go pale at the sight of blood. pop in phrasal verb (149) (informal) to go to a place, often for a short time My friend popped in for five minutes. regard verb (141) to consider or have an opinion about something or someone They regarded her as their friend. renew verb (143) to increase the life of or replace something old Every year, I renew my membership of the sports club. shutter noun (141) a wooden cover on the outside of a window which prevents light from coming into a room We closed the shutters at night. steep adjective (141) (informal) (of a price) higher than is reasonable Those prices are too steep for me. storey noun (141) a level of a building a three-storey house supernatural phenomena phrase (CD2 T31) things that cannot be explained by our knowledge of science or nature She does not believe in supernatural phenomena. tell off phrasal verb (CD2 T35) to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong It was about time that someone told him off. ups and downs phrase (CD2 T35) the mixture of good and bad things that happen to people Like most married couples, we’ve had our ups and downs. warehouse noun (141) a large building for storing things before they are sold, used or sent out to shops The goods have been sitting in a warehouse for months. well noun (141) a deep hole in the ground from which you can get water We went to the well every day.

breathe down someone’s neck phrase (CD2 T31) to stay close to someone, watching everything that they do I don’t want my parents breathing down my neck all the time.

calm down phrasal verb (CD2 T31) to stop feeling upset, angry or excited He calmed down a bit when we explained what had happened.

cellar noun (141) a room under the ground floor of a building, usually used for storage We keep our gardening tools in the cellar under the kitchen

chatter noun (141) conversation about things that are not important I can’t concentrate with Ann’s constant chatter.

close to nature phrase (145) in a situation in which you experience and enjoy nature When you go camping, you really feel close to nature.

customary adjective (141) traditional In my village, it is customary for a girl to take her mother’s name.

drop in phrasal verb (149) to visit a person or a place, often for a short time I’ll drop in on my way home.

fetch verb (141) to be sold for a particular amount of money The horse fetched £50 more than it cost.

gibber verb (CD2 T31) to speak quickly in a way that is hard to understand, especially when you are frightened or confused Stop gibbering and tell us what you saw!

handrail noun (141) a long narrow bar of wood or metal which people can hold on to for support, especially when going up or down stairs Make sure you hold the handrail.

haunted adjective (CD2 T31) describes a place where ghosts appear a haunted castle

hi-tech adjective (145) using the most advanced and developed machines and methods This weapons system is an affordable, hi-tech solution.

holler verb (CD2 T31) (informal) to shout loudly He was hollering something about seeing a snake.

invasion noun (CD2 T31) when an army or country uses force to enter and take control of another country They were planning an invasion of the north of the country.

jumbled adjective (141) mixed in an untidy and confused way a jumbled mass of toys

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