affair /əˈfeə(r)/
(n) events that are of public interest or political importance
Example: affairs of state
(n) events that are of public interest or political importance
Example: affairs of state
aircraft /ˈeəkrɑːft/
(n) any vehicle that can fly and carry goods or passengers
Example: fighter/transport/military aircraft
(n) any vehicle that can fly and carry goods or passengers
Example: fighter/transport/military aircraft
animal /ˈænɪml/
(n) a creature that is not a bird, a fish, a reptile , an insect or a human
Example: the animal kingdom
(n) a creature that is not a bird, a fish, a reptile , an insect or a human
Example: the animal kingdom
balance /ˈbæləns/
(v) a situation in which different things exist in equal, correct or good amounts
Example: How long can you balance on one leg?
(v) a situation in which different things exist in equal, correct or good amounts
Example: How long can you balance on one leg?
brave /breɪv/
(adj) willing to do things that are difficult, dangerous or painful; not afraid
Example: Be brave!
(adj) willing to do things that are difficult, dangerous or painful; not afraid
Example: Be brave!
bread /bred/
(n) a type of food made from flour, water and usually yeast mixed together and baked
Example: a loaf/slice/piece of bread
(n) a type of food made from flour, water and usually yeast mixed together and baked
Example: a loaf/slice/piece of bread
craft /krɑːft/
(n) an activity involving a special skill at making things with your hands
Example: a craft fair/workshop
(n) an activity involving a special skill at making things with your hands
Example: a craft fair/workshop
cultural /ˈkʌltʃərəl/
(adj) connected with the culture of a particular society or group, its customs, beliefs, etc.
Example: economic, social and cultural factors
(adj) connected with the culture of a particular society or group, its customs, beliefs, etc.
Example: economic, social and cultural factors
electricity /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
(n) a form of energy from charged elementary particles , usually supplied as electric current through cables, wires, etc. for lighting, heating, driving machines, etc.
Example: a waste of electricity
(n) a form of energy from charged elementary particles , usually supplied as electric current through cables, wires, etc. for lighting, heating, driving machines, etc.
Example: a waste of electricity
employment /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
(n) work, especially when it is done to earn money; the state of being employed
Example: full-time/part-time employment
(n) work, especially when it is done to earn money; the state of being employed
Example: full-time/part-time employment
express /ɪkˈspres/
(adj) to show or make known a feeling, an opinion, etc. by words, looks or actions
Example: express delivery services
(adj) to show or make known a feeling, an opinion, etc. by words, looks or actions
Example: express delivery services
function /ˈfʌŋkʃn/
(v) a special activity or purpose of a person or thing
Example: Despite the power cuts, the hospital continued to function normally.
(v) a special activity or purpose of a person or thing
Example: Despite the power cuts, the hospital continued to function normally.
midnight /ˈmɪdnaɪt/
(n) 12 o’clock at night
Example: Let's have a midnight feast tonight (= a secret meal that children like to have in the middle of the night).
(n) 12 o’clock at night
Example: Let's have a midnight feast tonight (= a secret meal that children like to have in the middle of the night).
officer /ˈɒfɪsə(r)/
(n) a person who is in a position of authority in the armed forces
Example: The matter was passed on to me, as your commanding officer.
(n) a person who is in a position of authority in the armed forces
Example: The matter was passed on to me, as your commanding officer.
premises /ˈpremɪsɪz/
(n) the building and land near to it that a business owns or uses
Example: Police were called to escort her off the premises.
(n) the building and land near to it that a business owns or uses
Example: Police were called to escort her off the premises.