achievement /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
(n) a thing that somebody has done successfully, especially using their own effort and skill
Example: They were proud of their children's achievements.
(n) a thing that somebody has done successfully, especially using their own effort and skill
Example: They were proud of their children's achievements.
bargain /ˈbɑːɡən/
(n) a thing bought for less than the usual price
Example: The car was a bargain at that price.
(n) a thing bought for less than the usual price
Example: The car was a bargain at that price.
constant /ˈkɒnstənt/
(adj) happening all the time or repeatedly
Example: constant interruptions
(adj) happening all the time or repeatedly
Example: constant interruptions
effort /ˈefət/
(n) an attempt to do something especially when it is difficult to do
Example: You should put more effort into your work.
(n) an attempt to do something especially when it is difficult to do
Example: You should put more effort into your work.
hero /ˈhɪərəʊ/
(n) a person who is admired by many people for doing something brave or good
Example: a war hero(= somebody who was very brave during a war)
(n) a person who is admired by many people for doing something brave or good
Example: a war hero(= somebody who was very brave during a war)
lead /liːd/
(n) to go with or in front of a person or an animal to show the way or to make them go in the right direction
Example: The lead car is now three minutes ahead of the rest of the field.
(n) to go with or in front of a person or an animal to show the way or to make them go in the right direction
Example: The lead car is now three minutes ahead of the rest of the field.
limited /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/
(adj) not very great in amount or extent
Example: This animal's intelligence is very limited.
(adj) not very great in amount or extent
Example: This animal's intelligence is very limited.
maybe /ˈmeɪbi/
(adj) used when you are not certain that something will happen or that something is true or is a correct number
Example: Maybe he'll come, maybe he won't.
(adj) used when you are not certain that something will happen or that something is true or is a correct number
Example: Maybe he'll come, maybe he won't.
seat /siːt/
(n) a place where you can sit, for example a chair
Example: Please take a seat(= sit down).
(n) a place where you can sit, for example a chair
Example: Please take a seat(= sit down).
shooting /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
(n) a situation in which a person is shot with a gun
Example: a serious shooting incident
(n) a situation in which a person is shot with a gun
Example: a serious shooting incident
skirt /skɜːt/
(n) a piece of clothing for a woman or girl that hangs from the middle part of the body
Example: a long/short/straight/pleated, etc. skirt
(n) a piece of clothing for a woman or girl that hangs from the middle part of the body
Example: a long/short/straight/pleated, etc. skirt
steal /stiːl/
(v) to take something from a person, shop, etc. without permission and without intending to return it or pay for it
Example: Thieves stole jewellery worth over £10000.
(v) to take something from a person, shop, etc. without permission and without intending to return it or pay for it
Example: Thieves stole jewellery worth over £10000.
style /staɪl/
(n) the particular way in which something is done
Example: a management style
(n) the particular way in which something is done
Example: a management style
terrible /ˈterəbl/
(adj) very unpleasant; making you feel very unhappy, upset or frightened
Example: a terrible experience
(adj) very unpleasant; making you feel very unhappy, upset or frightened
Example: a terrible experience
theme /θiːm/
(n) the subject or main idea in a talk, piece of writing or work of art
Example: North American literature is the main theme of this year's festival.
(n) the subject or main idea in a talk, piece of writing or work of art
Example: North American literature is the main theme of this year's festival.