risk /rɪsk/
(noun) the possibility of something bad happening at some time in the future; a situation that could be dangerous or have a bad result
Example: The primary risk for most start-up businesses is insufficient capital
(noun) the possibility of something bad happening at some time in the future; a situation that could be dangerous or have a bad result
Example: The primary risk for most start-up businesses is insufficient capital
prefer /prɪˈfɜːr/
(verb) to like one thing or person better than another; to choose one thing rather than something else because you like it better
Example: Ms. Lanet prefers to get a seat near the aisle when she attends a concert
(verb) to like one thing or person better than another; to choose one thing rather than something else because you like it better
Example: Ms. Lanet prefers to get a seat near the aisle when she attends a concert
allow /əˈlaʊ/
(verb) to let somebody/something do something; to let something happen or be done
Example: My insurance does not allow me to choose my own hospital
(verb) to let somebody/something do something; to let something happen or be done
Example: My insurance does not allow me to choose my own hospital
admit /ədˈmɪt/
(verb) to agree, often unwillingly, that something is true
Example: The injured patient was admitted to the unit directly from the emergency room
(verb) to agree, often unwillingly, that something is true
Example: The injured patient was admitted to the unit directly from the emergency room
excuse /ɪkˈskjuːs/
(noun) a reason, either true or invented, that you give to explain or defend your behaviour
Example: Excuse my interrupting you.
(noun) a reason, either true or invented, that you give to explain or defend your behaviour
Example: Excuse my interrupting you.
justify /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/
(verb) to show that somebody/something is right or reasonable
Example: It's so hard to justify.
(verb) to show that somebody/something is right or reasonable
Example: It's so hard to justify.
recommend /ˌrekəˈmend/
(verb) to tell somebody that something is good or useful, or that somebody would be suitable for a particular job, etc.
Example: He recommended reading the book before seeing the movie.
(verb) to tell somebody that something is good or useful, or that somebody would be suitable for a particular job, etc.
Example: He recommended reading the book before seeing the movie.
advise /ədˈvaɪz/
(verb) to tell somebody what you think they should do in a particular situation
Example: I think I'd advise leaving the company.
(verb) to tell somebody what you think they should do in a particular situation
Example: I think I'd advise leaving the company.
like /laɪk/
(preposition) similar to somebody/something
Example: Do you like learning English?
(preposition) similar to somebody/something
Example: Do you like learning English?
hate /heɪt/
(verb) to dislike somebody/something very much
Example: I hate eating carrots most.
(verb) to dislike somebody/something very much
Example: I hate eating carrots most.
imagine /ɪˈmædʒɪn/
(verb) to form a picture in your mind of what something might be like
Example: He imagined walking into the office and handing in his resignation.
(verb) to form a picture in your mind of what something might be like
Example: He imagined walking into the office and handing in his resignation.
mind /maɪnd/
(noun) the part of a person that makes them able to be aware of things, to think and to feel
Example: I don't mind getting cold—it's the rain I don't like.
(noun) the part of a person that makes them able to be aware of things, to think and to feel
Example: I don't mind getting cold—it's the rain I don't like.
practise /ˈpræktɪs/
(verb) to do an activity or train regularly so that you can improve your skill
Example: You need to practise playing ball every day.
(verb) to do an activity or train regularly so that you can improve your skill
Example: You need to practise playing ball every day.
fancy /ˈfænsi/
(verb) to want something or want to do something
Example: Do you fancy going out this evening?
(verb) to want something or want to do something
Example: Do you fancy going out this evening?
endure /ɪnˈdʊr/
(verb) to experience and deal with something that is painful or unpleasant without giving up
Example: They had to endure a long wait before the case came to trial.
(verb) to experience and deal with something that is painful or unpleasant without giving up
Example: They had to endure a long wait before the case came to trial.
resent /rɪˈzent/
(verb) to feel bitter or angry about something, especially because you feel it is unfair
Example: I deeply resented her criticism.
(verb) to feel bitter or angry about something, especially because you feel it is unfair
Example: I deeply resented her criticism.
postpone /pəʊˈspəʊn/
(verb) to arrange for an event, etc. to take place at a later time or date than originally planned
Example: They decided to postpone their holiday until next year.
(verb) to arrange for an event, etc. to take place at a later time or date than originally planned
Example: They decided to postpone their holiday until next year.
dread /dred/
(verb) to be very afraid of something; to fear that something bad is going to happen
Example: I really dread speaking in public. I get so nervous that I feel like throwing up.
(verb) to be very afraid of something; to fear that something bad is going to happen
Example: I really dread speaking in public. I get so nervous that I feel like throwing up.
evade /ɪˈveɪd/
(verb) to escape from somebody/something or avoid meeting somebody
Example: He sped up on his way to evade being captured by the police.
(verb) to escape from somebody/something or avoid meeting somebody
Example: He sped up on his way to evade being captured by the police.
quit /kwɪt/
(verb) to leave your job, school, etc.
Example: He quit studying at 16.
(verb) to leave your job, school, etc.
Example: He quit studying at 16.