condition /kənˈdɪʃn/
(noun) the state that something is in
Example: Except for some minor repairs, the building is in very good condition
(noun) the state that something is in
Example: Except for some minor repairs, the building is in very good condition
criticism /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
(noun) the act of expressing disapproval of somebody/something and opinions about their faults or bad qualities; a statement showing this disapproval
Example: The revered artist's criticism of the piece was particularly insightful
(noun) the act of expressing disapproval of somebody/something and opinions about their faults or bad qualities; a statement showing this disapproval
Example: The revered artist's criticism of the piece was particularly insightful
illustrate /ˈɪləstreɪt/
(verb) to use pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book, etc.
Example: His lecture was illustrated with photos taken during the expedition.
(verb) to use pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book, etc.
Example: His lecture was illustrated with photos taken during the expedition.
pace /peɪs/
(verb) to walk up and down in a small area many times, especially because you are feeling nervous or angry
Example: The ball gathered pace as it rolled down the hill.
(verb) to walk up and down in a small area many times, especially because you are feeling nervous or angry
Example: The ball gathered pace as it rolled down the hill.
conveyor belt /kənˈveɪər belt/
(noun) a continuous moving band used for transporting goods from one part of a building to another, for example products in a factory or bags, cases, etc. in an airport
Example: There is something under the conveyor belt.
(noun) a continuous moving band used for transporting goods from one part of a building to another, for example products in a factory or bags, cases, etc. in an airport
Example: There is something under the conveyor belt.
ramp /ræmp/
(noun) a slope that joins two parts of a road, path, building, etc. when one is higher than the other
Example: I pushed the wheelchair up the ramp and into the supermarket.
(noun) a slope that joins two parts of a road, path, building, etc. when one is higher than the other
Example: I pushed the wheelchair up the ramp and into the supermarket.
lure /lʊr/
(verb) to persuade or trick somebody to go somewhere or to do something by promising them a reward
Example: The fish was lured by the food.
(verb) to persuade or trick somebody to go somewhere or to do something by promising them a reward
Example: The fish was lured by the food.
latitude /ˈlætɪtuːd/
(noun) the distance of a place north or south of the equator (= the line around the world dividing north and south) , measured in degrees
Example: At these latitudes the sun does not rise at all on winter days.
(noun) the distance of a place north or south of the equator (= the line around the world dividing north and south) , measured in degrees
Example: At these latitudes the sun does not rise at all on winter days.
subsistence /səbˈsɪstəns/
(noun) the state of having just enough money or food to stay alive
Example: He was living at subsistence level.
(noun) the state of having just enough money or food to stay alive
Example: He was living at subsistence level.
abnormal /æbˈnɔːrml/
(adjective) different from what is usual or expected, especially in a way that worries somebody or is harmful or not wanted
Example: They thought his behaviour was abnormal.
(adjective) different from what is usual or expected, especially in a way that worries somebody or is harmful or not wanted
Example: They thought his behaviour was abnormal.
afforestation /əˌfɔːrɪˈsteɪʃn/
(noun) the process of planting areas of land with trees in order to form a forest
Example: A yearly sum was spent on afforestation.
(noun) the process of planting areas of land with trees in order to form a forest
Example: A yearly sum was spent on afforestation.
grumble /ˈɡrʌmbl/
(verb) to complain about somebody/something, especially something that is not really very serious
Example: She's always grumbling to me about how badly she's treated at work.
(verb) to complain about somebody/something, especially something that is not really very serious
Example: She's always grumbling to me about how badly she's treated at work.
gorgeous /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
(adjective) very beautiful and attractive; giving great pleasure
Example: This Tulips garden is a gorgeous place to visit in Spring!
(adjective) very beautiful and attractive; giving great pleasure
Example: This Tulips garden is a gorgeous place to visit in Spring!
marginal /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnl/
(adjective) small and not important
Example: A poor man is driven on to marginal land.
(adjective) small and not important
Example: A poor man is driven on to marginal land.
domestication /dəˌmestɪˈkeɪʃn/
(noun) the process of making a wild animal used to living with or working for humans
Example: domestication of animals lies at the heart of human
(noun) the process of making a wild animal used to living with or working for humans
Example: domestication of animals lies at the heart of human
assembly /əˈsembli/
(noun) a group of people who have been elected to meet together regularly and make decisions or laws for a particular region or country
Example: Morning assembly is held in the school hall.
(noun) a group of people who have been elected to meet together regularly and make decisions or laws for a particular region or country
Example: Morning assembly is held in the school hall.
jostle /ˈdʒɑːsl/
(verb) to push roughly against somebody in a crowd
Example: They were jostling against each other.
(verb) to push roughly against somebody in a crowd
Example: They were jostling against each other.
vainly /ˈveɪnli/
(adverb) without success
Example: I stared at myself vainly in the mirror.
(adverb) without success
Example: I stared at myself vainly in the mirror.
overtone /ˈəʊvərtəʊn/
(noun) an attitude or an emotion that is suggested and is not expressed in a direct way
Example: This story has funny overtones.
(noun) an attitude or an emotion that is suggested and is not expressed in a direct way
Example: This story has funny overtones.
bride /braɪd/
(noun) a woman on her wedding day, or just before or just after it
Example: Like all brides, Meredith was having seconds thoughts.
(noun) a woman on her wedding day, or just before or just after it
Example: Like all brides, Meredith was having seconds thoughts.