attract /əˈtrækt/
(verb) if you are attracted by something, it interests you and makes you want it; if you are attracted by somebody, you like or admire them
Example: The display attracted a number of people at the convention
(verb) if you are attracted by something, it interests you and makes you want it; if you are attracted by somebody, you like or admire them
Example: The display attracted a number of people at the convention
convenient /kənˈviːniənt/
(adjective) useful, easy or quick to do; not causing problems
Example: Is this a convenient location for you to pick up your prescription?
(adjective) useful, easy or quick to do; not causing problems
Example: Is this a convenient location for you to pick up your prescription?
finance /ˈfaɪnæns/
(noun) money used to run a business, an activity or a project
Example: New York is the center of global finance, communications and business.
(noun) money used to run a business, an activity or a project
Example: New York is the center of global finance, communications and business.
base /beɪs/
(noun) the lowest part of something, especially the part or surface on which it rests or stands
Example: This cream provides an excellent base for your make-up.
(noun) the lowest part of something, especially the part or surface on which it rests or stands
Example: This cream provides an excellent base for your make-up.
crown /kraʊn/
(noun) an object in the shape of a circle, usually made of gold and precious stones , that a king or queen wears on his or her head on official occasions
Example: He plans to defend his Olympic crown.
(noun) an object in the shape of a circle, usually made of gold and precious stones , that a king or queen wears on his or her head on official occasions
Example: He plans to defend his Olympic crown.
unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/
(adjective) different from what is usual or normal
Example: It’s unusual for a man to do this job.
(adjective) different from what is usual or normal
Example: It’s unusual for a man to do this job.
located /ˈləʊkeɪtɪd/
(adjective) if something is located in a particular place, it exists there or has been put there
Example: New York city is located in the southeastern part of New York state.
(adjective) if something is located in a particular place, it exists there or has been put there
Example: New York city is located in the southeastern part of New York state.
reserved /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
(adjective) slow or unwilling to show feelings or express opinions
Example: Peter is not communicative. He's rather reserved in public.
(adjective) slow or unwilling to show feelings or express opinions
Example: Peter is not communicative. He's rather reserved in public.
characterise /ˈkærəktəraɪz/
(verb)
Example: The city is characterised by its hundreds of tall offices and apartment buildings.
(verb)
Example: The city is characterised by its hundreds of tall offices and apartment buildings.
metropolitan /ˌmetrəˈpɑːlɪtən/
(adjective) connected with a large or capital city
Example: With a population of more than 7 million in the city and 19 million in the whole metropolitan area, New York is the largest city in the US.
(adjective) connected with a large or capital city
Example: With a population of more than 7 million in the city and 19 million in the whole metropolitan area, New York is the largest city in the US.
mingle /ˈmɪŋɡl/
(verb) to combine or make one thing combine with another
Example: The two flavours mingle well.
(verb) to combine or make one thing combine with another
Example: The two flavours mingle well.
robe /rəʊb/
(noun) a long loose outer piece of clothing, especially one worn as a sign of rank or office at a special ceremony
Example: Judges wear black robes when they are in court.
(noun) a long loose outer piece of clothing, especially one worn as a sign of rank or office at a special ceremony
Example: Judges wear black robes when they are in court.
torch /tɔːrtʃ/
(noun) a small electric lamp that you can hold in your hand and carry with you
Example: You mustn’t forget a torch for your next camping trip.
(noun) a small electric lamp that you can hold in your hand and carry with you
Example: You mustn’t forget a torch for your next camping trip.