advertisement /ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/
(n) a notice, picture or film telling people about a product, job or service
Example: Put an advertisement in the local paper to sell your car.
(n) a notice, picture or film telling people about a product, job or service
Example: Put an advertisement in the local paper to sell your car.
basic /ˈbeɪsɪk/
(adj) forming the part of something that is most necessary and from which other things develop
Example: basic information/facts/ideas
(adj) forming the part of something that is most necessary and from which other things develop
Example: basic information/facts/ideas
bed /bed/
(n) a piece of furniture for sleeping on
Example: Could you give me a bed for the night (= somewhere to sleep)?
(n) a piece of furniture for sleeping on
Example: Could you give me a bed for the night (= somewhere to sleep)?
below /bɪˈləʊ/
(adj) at or to a lower level, position or place
Example: I could still see the airport buildings far below.
(adj) at or to a lower level, position or place
Example: I could still see the airport buildings far below.
coughing /ˈkɒfɪŋ/
(n) the action or sound of coughing (= forcing air through the throat suddenly and noisily because of illness, etc.)
Example: Another fit of coughing seized him.
(n) the action or sound of coughing (= forcing air through the throat suddenly and noisily because of illness, etc.)
Example: Another fit of coughing seized him.
demonstrate /ˈdemənstreɪt/
(v) to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence
Example: The theories were demonstrated to be false.
(v) to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence
Example: The theories were demonstrated to be false.
destruction /dɪˈstrʌkʃn/
(n) the act of destroying something; the process of being destroyed
Example: the destruction of the rainforests
(n) the act of destroying something; the process of being destroyed
Example: the destruction of the rainforests
disadvantage /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/
(n) to cause problems and tend to stop somebody/something from succeeding or making progress
Example: The fact that he didn't speak a foreign language put him at a distinct disadvantage.
(n) to cause problems and tend to stop somebody/something from succeeding or making progress
Example: The fact that he didn't speak a foreign language put him at a distinct disadvantage.
each other /ˌiːtʃ ˈʌðə(r)/
(adv) used as the object of a verb or preposition to show that each member of a group does something to or for the other members
Example: Don and Susie really loved each other (= he loved her and she loved him).
(adv) used as the object of a verb or preposition to show that each member of a group does something to or for the other members
Example: Don and Susie really loved each other (= he loved her and she loved him).
electric /ɪˈlektrɪk/
(adj) connected with electricity; using, produced by or producing electricity
Example: an electric plug/socket/switch(= that carries electricity)
(adj) connected with electricity; using, produced by or producing electricity
Example: an electric plug/socket/switch(= that carries electricity)
essential /ɪˈsenʃl/
(adj) completely necessary; extremely important in a particular situation or for a particular activity
Example: Experience is essential for this job.
(adj) completely necessary; extremely important in a particular situation or for a particular activity
Example: Experience is essential for this job.
experience /ɪkˈspɪəriəns/
(v) the knowledge and skill that you have gained through doing something for a period of time; the process of gaining this
Example: The country experienced a foreign currency shortage for several months.
(v) the knowledge and skill that you have gained through doing something for a period of time; the process of gaining this
Example: The country experienced a foreign currency shortage for several months.
grab /ɡræb/
(v) to take or hold somebody/something with your hand suddenly or roughly
Example: She grabbed the child's hand and ran.
(v) to take or hold somebody/something with your hand suddenly or roughly
Example: She grabbed the child's hand and ran.
hall /hɔːl/
(n) a space or passage inside the entrance or front door of a building
Example: She ran into the hall and up the stairs.
(n) a space or passage inside the entrance or front door of a building
Example: She ran into the hall and up the stairs.
hence /hens/
(adj) for this reason
Example: We suspect they are trying to hide something, hence the need for an independent inquiry.
(adj) for this reason
Example: We suspect they are trying to hide something, hence the need for an independent inquiry.