atmosphere /ˈætməsfɪə(r)/
(n) the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth
Example: the upper atmosphere
(n) the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth
Example: the upper atmosphere
attraction /əˈtrækʃn/
(n) an interesting or lively place to go or thing to do
Example: She felt an immediate attraction for him.
(n) an interesting or lively place to go or thing to do
Example: She felt an immediate attraction for him.
become /bɪˈkʌm/
(v) to start to be something
Example: His job has become his whole life.
(v) to start to be something
Example: His job has become his whole life.
bird /bɜːd/
(n) a creature that is covered with feathers and has two wings and two legs. Most birds can fly.
Example: a bird's nest with two eggs in it
(n) a creature that is covered with feathers and has two wings and two legs. Most birds can fly.
Example: a bird's nest with two eggs in it
circumstance /ˈsɜːkəmstəns/
(n) the conditions and facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action
Example: The ship sank in mysterious circumstances.
(n) the conditions and facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action
Example: The ship sank in mysterious circumstances.
cooker /ˈkʊkə(r)/
(n) a large piece of equipment for cooking food, containing an oven and gas or electric rings on top
Example: an electric cooker
(n) a large piece of equipment for cooking food, containing an oven and gas or electric rings on top
Example: an electric cooker
cupboard /ˈkʌbəd/
(n) a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storing dishes, food, clothes, etc.
Example: kitchen cupboards
(n) a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storing dishes, food, clothes, etc.
Example: kitchen cupboards
dismiss /dɪsˈmɪs/
(v) to decide that somebody/something is not important and not worth thinking or talking about
Example: I think we can safely dismiss their objections.
(v) to decide that somebody/something is not important and not worth thinking or talking about
Example: I think we can safely dismiss their objections.
eighth /eɪtθ/
(n) 8th
Example: An eighth of 32 is 4.
(n) 8th
Example: An eighth of 32 is 4.
elegant /ˈelɪɡənt/
(adj) attractive and showing a good sense of style
Example: She was tall and elegant.
(adj) attractive and showing a good sense of style
Example: She was tall and elegant.
empire /ˈempaɪə(r)/
(n) a group of countries or states that are controlled by one leader or government
Example: the Roman empire
(n) a group of countries or states that are controlled by one leader or government
Example: the Roman empire
facility /fəˈsɪləti/
(n) buildings, services, equipment, etc. that are provided for a particular purpose
Example: The hotel has special facilities for welcoming disabled people.
(n) buildings, services, equipment, etc. that are provided for a particular purpose
Example: The hotel has special facilities for welcoming disabled people.
impression /ɪmˈpreʃn/
(n) an idea, a feeling or an opinion that you get about somebody/something, or that somebody/something gives you
Example: She gives the impression of being very busy.
(n) an idea, a feeling or an opinion that you get about somebody/something, or that somebody/something gives you
Example: She gives the impression of being very busy.
inch /ɪntʃ/
(n) a unit for measuring length or height, equal to 2.54 centimetres . There are 12 inches in a foot.
Example: She's a few inches taller than me.
(n) a unit for measuring length or height, equal to 2.54 centimetres . There are 12 inches in a foot.
Example: She's a few inches taller than me.
method /ˈmeθəd/
(n) a particular way of doing something
Example: traditional/alternative methods
(n) a particular way of doing something
Example: traditional/alternative methods