amused /əˈmjuːzd/
(adj) thinking that somebody/something is funny, so that you smile or laugh
Example: We were all amused at his stories.
(adj) thinking that somebody/something is funny, so that you smile or laugh
Example: We were all amused at his stories.
apple /ˈæpl/
(n) a round fruit with shiny red or green skin that is fairly hard and white inside
Example: an apple pie
(n) a round fruit with shiny red or green skin that is fairly hard and white inside
Example: an apple pie
awful /ˈɔːfl/
(adj) very bad or unpleasant
Example: to look/feel awful (= to look/feel ill)
(adj) very bad or unpleasant
Example: to look/feel awful (= to look/feel ill)
build /bɪld/
(v) to make something, especially a building, by putting parts together
Example: They have permission to build 200 new houses.
(v) to make something, especially a building, by putting parts together
Example: They have permission to build 200 new houses.
buy /baɪ/
(v) to obtain something by paying money for it
Example: I bought my car second-hand.
(v) to obtain something by paying money for it
Example: I bought my car second-hand.
construction /kənˈstrʌkʃn/
(n) the process or method of building or making something, especially roads, buildings, bridges, etc.
Example: the construction industry
(n) the process or method of building or making something, especially roads, buildings, bridges, etc.
Example: the construction industry
controlled /kənˈtrəʊld/
(adj) done or arranged in a very careful way
Example: a controlled explosion
(adj) done or arranged in a very careful way
Example: a controlled explosion
cruel /ˈkruːəl/
(adj) having a desire to cause physical or mental pain and make somebody suffer
Example: I can't stand people who are cruel to animals.
(adj) having a desire to cause physical or mental pain and make somebody suffer
Example: I can't stand people who are cruel to animals.
deny /dɪˈnaɪ/
(v) to say that something is not true
Example: to deny a claim/a charge/an accusation
(v) to say that something is not true
Example: to deny a claim/a charge/an accusation
divide /dɪˈvaɪd/
(v) to separate into parts; to make something separate into parts
Example: A sentence can be divided up into meaningful segments.
(v) to separate into parts; to make something separate into parts
Example: A sentence can be divided up into meaningful segments.
fit /fɪt/
(adj) to be the right shape and size for somebody/something
Example: I feel really fighting fit(= very healthy and full of energy).
(adj) to be the right shape and size for somebody/something
Example: I feel really fighting fit(= very healthy and full of energy).
gift /ɡɪft/
(n) a thing that you give to somebody, especially on a special occasion or to say thank you
Example: The watch was a gift from my mother.
(n) a thing that you give to somebody, especially on a special occasion or to say thank you
Example: The watch was a gift from my mother.
grant /ɡrɑːnt/
(n) to agree to give somebody what they ask for, especially formal or legal permission to do something
Example: He has been awarded a research grant.
(n) to agree to give somebody what they ask for, especially formal or legal permission to do something
Example: He has been awarded a research grant.
half /hɑːf/
(adj) either of two equal parts into which something is or can be divided
Example: The glass was half full.
(adj) either of two equal parts into which something is or can be divided
Example: The glass was half full.
have to /ˈhæv tə/
modal verb used to show that you must do something
Example: I have to admit, the idea of marriage scares me.
modal verb used to show that you must do something
Example: I have to admit, the idea of marriage scares me.