argument /ˈɑːɡjumənt/
(n) a conversation or discussion in which two or more people disagree, often angrily
Example: She got into an argument with the teacher.
(n) a conversation or discussion in which two or more people disagree, often angrily
Example: She got into an argument with the teacher.
blow /bləʊ/
(v) to send out air from the mouth
Example: He drew on his cigarette and blew out a stream of smoke.
(v) to send out air from the mouth
Example: He drew on his cigarette and blew out a stream of smoke.
central /ˈsentrəl/
(adj) in the centre of an area or object
Example: Reducing inflation is central to(= is an important part of) the government's economic policy.
(adj) in the centre of an area or object
Example: Reducing inflation is central to(= is an important part of) the government's economic policy.
concentration /ˌkɒnsnˈtreɪʃn/
(n) the ability to direct all your effort and attention on one thing, without thinking of other things
Example: This book requires a great deal of concentration.
(n) the ability to direct all your effort and attention on one thing, without thinking of other things
Example: This book requires a great deal of concentration.
direction /dəˈrekʃn/
(n) the general position a person or thing moves or points towards
Example: Has the wind changed direction?
(n) the general position a person or thing moves or points towards
Example: Has the wind changed direction?
environment /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
(n) the natural world in which people, animals and plants live
Example: a pleasant working/learning environment
(n) the natural world in which people, animals and plants live
Example: a pleasant working/learning environment
exciting /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
(adj) causing great interest or excitement
Example: an exciting prospect/possibility
(adj) causing great interest or excitement
Example: an exciting prospect/possibility
expand /ɪkˈspænd/
(v) to become greater in size, number or importance; to make something greater in size, number or importance
Example: In breathing the chest muscles expand the rib cage and allow air to be sucked into the lungs.
(v) to become greater in size, number or importance; to make something greater in size, number or importance
Example: In breathing the chest muscles expand the rib cage and allow air to be sucked into the lungs.
far /fɑː(r)/
(adj) a long distance away
Example: a concert of music from near and far
(adj) a long distance away
Example: a concert of music from near and far
goal /ɡəʊl/
(n) a frame with a net into which players must kick or hit the ball in order to score a point
Example: to achieve/attain a goal
(n) a frame with a net into which players must kick or hit the ball in order to score a point
Example: to achieve/attain a goal
impressive /ɪmˈpresɪv/
(adj) making you admire them, because they are very large, good, skilful , etc.
Example: an impressive building with a huge tower
(adj) making you admire them, because they are very large, good, skilful , etc.
Example: an impressive building with a huge tower
influence /ˈɪnfluəns/
(v) the effect that somebody/something has on the way a person thinks or behaves or on the way that something works or develops
Example: Research shows that most young smokers are influenced by their friends.
(v) the effect that somebody/something has on the way a person thinks or behaves or on the way that something works or develops
Example: Research shows that most young smokers are influenced by their friends.
Internet /ˈɪntərnet/
(n) an international computer network connecting other networks and computers that allows people to share information around the world
Example: All the rooms have access to the Internet/Internet access.
(n) an international computer network connecting other networks and computers that allows people to share information around the world
Example: All the rooms have access to the Internet/Internet access.
lesson /ˈlesn/
(n) a period of time in which somebody is taught something
Example: All new students are given lessons in/on how to use the library.
(n) a period of time in which somebody is taught something
Example: All new students are given lessons in/on how to use the library.
lovely /ˈlʌvli/
(adj) beautiful; attractive
Example: lovely countryside/eyes/flowers
(adj) beautiful; attractive
Example: lovely countryside/eyes/flowers