advanced /ədˈvɑːnst/
(adj) having the most modern and recently developed ideas, methods, etc.
Example: Sweden has a reputation for advanced and stylish design.
(adj) having the most modern and recently developed ideas, methods, etc.
Example: Sweden has a reputation for advanced and stylish design.
ally /ˈælaɪ/
(n) a country that has agreed to help and support another country, especially in case of a war
Example: a loyal ally of the United States
(n) a country that has agreed to help and support another country, especially in case of a war
Example: a loyal ally of the United States
art /ɑːt/
(n) the use of the imagination to express ideas or feelings, particularly in painting, drawing or sculpture
Example: modern/contemporary/American art
(n) the use of the imagination to express ideas or feelings, particularly in painting, drawing or sculpture
Example: modern/contemporary/American art
attach /əˈtætʃ/
(v) to fasten or join one thing to another
Example: They have attached a number of conditions to the agreement (= said that the conditions must be part of the agreement).
(v) to fasten or join one thing to another
Example: They have attached a number of conditions to the agreement (= said that the conditions must be part of the agreement).
bottle /ˈbɒtl/
(n) a glass or plastic container, usually round with straight sides and a narrow neck, used especially for storing liquids
Example: a wine/beer/milk bottle
(n) a glass or plastic container, usually round with straight sides and a narrow neck, used especially for storing liquids
Example: a wine/beer/milk bottle
chief /tʃiːf/
(n) most important
Example: army/industry/police chiefs
(n) most important
Example: army/industry/police chiefs
complicate /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/
(v) to make something more difficult to do, understand or deal with
Example: I do not wish to complicate the task more than is necessary.
(v) to make something more difficult to do, understand or deal with
Example: I do not wish to complicate the task more than is necessary.
create /kriˈeɪt/
(v) to make something happen or exist
Example: Try this new dish, created by our head chef.
(v) to make something happen or exist
Example: Try this new dish, created by our head chef.
dead /ded/
(adj) no longer alive
Example: dead leaves/wood/skin
(adj) no longer alive
Example: dead leaves/wood/skin
declare /dɪˈkleə(r)/
(v) to say something officially or publicly
Example: The government has declared war on(= officially stated its intention to stop) illiteracy.
(v) to say something officially or publicly
Example: The government has declared war on(= officially stated its intention to stop) illiteracy.
dictionary /ˈdɪkʃənri/
(n) a book or electronic resource that gives a list of the words of a language in alphabetical order and explains what they mean, or gives a word for them in a foreign language
Example: a Spanish-English dictionary
(n) a book or electronic resource that gives a list of the words of a language in alphabetical order and explains what they mean, or gives a word for them in a foreign language
Example: a Spanish-English dictionary
dissolve /dɪˈzɒlv/
(v) to mix with a liquid and become part of it
Example: Salt dissolves in water.
(v) to mix with a liquid and become part of it
Example: Salt dissolves in water.
elsewhere /ˌelsˈweə(r)/
(adj) in, at or to another place or other places
Example: The answer to the problem must be sought elsewhere.
(adj) in, at or to another place or other places
Example: The answer to the problem must be sought elsewhere.
empty /ˈempti/
(v) to continue working or trying despite having no resources, energy, ideas, etc. left
Example: I emptied out my pockets but could not find my keys.
(v) to continue working or trying despite having no resources, energy, ideas, etc. left
Example: I emptied out my pockets but could not find my keys.
fee /fiː/
(n) an amount of money that you pay for professional advice or services
Example: fee-paying schools (= that you have to pay to go to)
(n) an amount of money that you pay for professional advice or services
Example: fee-paying schools (= that you have to pay to go to)