advertising /ˈædvətaɪzɪŋ/
(n) the activity and industry of advertising things to people on television, in newspapers, on the internet, etc.
Example: Cigarette advertising has been banned.
(n) the activity and industry of advertising things to people on television, in newspapers, on the internet, etc.
Example: Cigarette advertising has been banned.
appearance /əˈpɪərəns/
(n) the way that somebody/something looks on the outside; what somebody/something seems to be
Example: To all appearances(= as far as people could tell) he was dead.
(n) the way that somebody/something looks on the outside; what somebody/something seems to be
Example: To all appearances(= as far as people could tell) he was dead.
appointment /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
(n) a formal arrangement to meet or visit somebody at a particular time, especially for a reason connected with their work
Example: an appointment with my lawyer
(n) a formal arrangement to meet or visit somebody at a particular time, especially for a reason connected with their work
Example: an appointment with my lawyer
approval /əˈpruːvl/
(n) the feeling that somebody/something is good or acceptable; a positive opinion of somebody/something
Example: Several people nodded in approval.
(n) the feeling that somebody/something is good or acceptable; a positive opinion of somebody/something
Example: Several people nodded in approval.
block /blɒk/
(v) a large piece of a solid material that is square or rectangular in shape and usually has flat sides
Example: After today's heavy snow, many roads are still blocked.
(v) a large piece of a solid material that is square or rectangular in shape and usually has flat sides
Example: After today's heavy snow, many roads are still blocked.
borrow /ˈbɒrəʊ/
(v) to take and use something that belongs to somebody else, and return it to them at a later time
Example: Members can borrow up to ten books from the library at any one time.
(v) to take and use something that belongs to somebody else, and return it to them at a later time
Example: Members can borrow up to ten books from the library at any one time.
buyer /ˈbaɪə(r)/
(n) a person who buys something, especially something expensive
Example: Have you found a buyer for your house?
(n) a person who buys something, especially something expensive
Example: Have you found a buyer for your house?
chamber /ˈtʃeɪmbə(r)/
(n) a hall in a public building that is used for formal meetings
Example: the Senate/House chamber
(n) a hall in a public building that is used for formal meetings
Example: the Senate/House chamber
crack /kræk/
(n) to break without dividing into separate parts; to break something in this way
Example: This cup has a crack in it.
(n) to break without dividing into separate parts; to break something in this way
Example: This cup has a crack in it.
distinguish /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
(v) to recognize the difference between two people or things
Example: English law clearly distinguishes between murder and manslaughter.
(v) to recognize the difference between two people or things
Example: English law clearly distinguishes between murder and manslaughter.
doctor /ˈdɒktə(r)/
(n) a person who has been trained in medical science, whose job is to treat people who are ill or injured
Example: You'd better see a doctor about that cough.
(n) a person who has been trained in medical science, whose job is to treat people who are ill or injured
Example: You'd better see a doctor about that cough.
exception /ɪkˈsepʃn/
(n) a person or thing that is not included in a general statement
Example: Nobody had much money at the time and I was no exception.
(n) a person or thing that is not included in a general statement
Example: Nobody had much money at the time and I was no exception.
fat /fæt/
(n) having too much flesh on it and weighing too much
Example: excess body fat
(n) having too much flesh on it and weighing too much
Example: excess body fat
function /ˈfʌŋkʃn/
(n) a special activity or purpose of a person or thing
Example: to fulfil/perform a function
(n) a special activity or purpose of a person or thing
Example: to fulfil/perform a function
granddaughter /ˈɡrændɔːtə(r)/
(n) a daughter of your son or daughter
Example: My seven year old granddaughter asked me where all my wrinkles were going!
(n) a daughter of your son or daughter
Example: My seven year old granddaughter asked me where all my wrinkles were going!