affection /əˈfekʃn/
(n) the feeling of liking or loving somebody/something very much and caring about them
Example: He didn't show his wife any affection.
(n) the feeling of liking or loving somebody/something very much and caring about them
Example: He didn't show his wife any affection.
broadcast /ˈbrɔːdkɑːst/
(n) to send out programmes on television or radio
Example: We watched a live broadcast of the speech (= one shown at the same time as the speech was made).
(n) to send out programmes on television or radio
Example: We watched a live broadcast of the speech (= one shown at the same time as the speech was made).
compare /kəmˈpeə(r)/
(v) to examine people or things to see how they are similar and how they are different
Example: It is interesting to compare their situation and ours.
(v) to examine people or things to see how they are similar and how they are different
Example: It is interesting to compare their situation and ours.
container /kənˈteɪnə(r)/
(n) a box, bottle, etc. in which something can be stored or transported
Example: Food will last longer if kept in an airtight container.
(n) a box, bottle, etc. in which something can be stored or transported
Example: Food will last longer if kept in an airtight container.
decide /dɪˈsaɪd/
(v) to think carefully about the different possibilities that are available and choose one of them
Example: We've decided not to go away after all.
(v) to think carefully about the different possibilities that are available and choose one of them
Example: We've decided not to go away after all.
element /ˈelɪmənt/
(n) a necessary or typical part of something; one of several parts that something contains
Example: The story has all the elements of a soap opera.
(n) a necessary or typical part of something; one of several parts that something contains
Example: The story has all the elements of a soap opera.
eleven /ɪˈlevn/
(adj) 11
Example: There are eleven girls in my class and ten boys.
(adj) 11
Example: There are eleven girls in my class and ten boys.
figure /ˈfɪɡə(r)/
(n) a number representing a particular amount, especially one given in official information
Example: The final figure looks like being much higher than predicted.
(n) a number representing a particular amount, especially one given in official information
Example: The final figure looks like being much higher than predicted.
find /faɪnd/
(v) to discover somebody/something unexpectedly or by chance
Example: We've found a great new restaurant near the office.
(v) to discover somebody/something unexpectedly or by chance
Example: We've found a great new restaurant near the office.
frozen /ˈfrəʊzn/
(adj) kept at a very low temperature in order to preserve it
Example: frozen peas
(adj) kept at a very low temperature in order to preserve it
Example: frozen peas
guess /ɡes/
(v) to try and give an answer or make a judgement about something without being sure of all the facts
Example: He guessed right/wrong.
(v) to try and give an answer or make a judgement about something without being sure of all the facts
Example: He guessed right/wrong.
headache /ˈhedeɪk/
(n) a continuous pain in the head
Example: to suffer from headaches
(n) a continuous pain in the head
Example: to suffer from headaches
hearing /ˈhɪərɪŋ/
(n) the ability to hear
Example: He's hearing-impaired(= not able to hear well).
(n) the ability to hear
Example: He's hearing-impaired(= not able to hear well).
heart /hɑːt/
(n) the organ in the chest that sends blood around the body, usually on the left in humans
Example: I could feel my heart pounding in my chest (= because of excitement, etc.).
(n) the organ in the chest that sends blood around the body, usually on the left in humans
Example: I could feel my heart pounding in my chest (= because of excitement, etc.).
hello /həˈləʊ/
(n) used as a greeting when you meet somebody, in an email, when you answer the phone or when you want to attract somebody’s attention
Example: Say hello to Liz for me.
(n) used as a greeting when you meet somebody, in an email, when you answer the phone or when you want to attract somebody’s attention
Example: Say hello to Liz for me.