dedication /ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn/
(noun) the hard work and effort that somebody puts into an activity or a purpose because they think it is important
Example: The director's dedication to a high-quality product has motivated many of his employees
(noun) the hard work and effort that somebody puts into an activity or a purpose because they think it is important
Example: The director's dedication to a high-quality product has motivated many of his employees
significant /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
(adjective) large or important enough to have an effect or to be noticed
Example: There are no significant differences between the two groups of students.
(adjective) large or important enough to have an effect or to be noticed
Example: There are no significant differences between the two groups of students.
procedure /prəˈsiːdʒər/
(noun) a way of doing something, especially the usual or correct way
Example: Call the hospital to schedule this procedure for tomorrow
(noun) a way of doing something, especially the usual or correct way
Example: Call the hospital to schedule this procedure for tomorrow
shell /ʃel/
(noun) the hard outer part of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
Example: I like collecting sea shells.
(noun) the hard outer part of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
Example: I like collecting sea shells.
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.
visible /ˈvɪzəbl/
(adjective) that can be seen
Example: The house is clearly visible from the beach.
(adjective) that can be seen
Example: The house is clearly visible from the beach.
theory /ˈθiːəri/
(noun) a formal set of ideas that is intended to explain why something happens or exists
Example: Can you explain Darwin's theory of evolution?
(noun) a formal set of ideas that is intended to explain why something happens or exists
Example: Can you explain Darwin's theory of evolution?
mystery /ˈmɪstəri/
(noun) something that is difficult to understand or to explain
Example: He's a bit of a mystery.
(noun) something that is difficult to understand or to explain
Example: He's a bit of a mystery.
proceed /prəʊˈsiːd/
(verb) to continue doing something that has already been started; to continue being done
Example: Preparations for the festival are now proceeding smoothly.
(verb) to continue doing something that has already been started; to continue being done
Example: Preparations for the festival are now proceeding smoothly.
bury /ˈberi/
(verb) to place a dead body in the ground
Example: His father is buried in the cemetery on the hill.
(verb) to place a dead body in the ground
Example: His father is buried in the cemetery on the hill.
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.
chamber /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
(noun) a hall in a public building that is used for formal meetings
Example: Meetings of the council are held in the council chamber.
(noun) a hall in a public building that is used for formal meetings
Example: Meetings of the council are held in the council chamber.
mysterious /mɪˈstɪriəs/
(adjective) difficult to understand or explain; strange
Example: She was mysterious about herself but said plenty about her new husband.
(adjective) difficult to understand or explain; strange
Example: She was mysterious about herself but said plenty about her new husband.
marble /ˈmɑːrbl/
(noun) a type of hard stone that is usually white and often has coloured lines in it. It can be polished (= made smooth and shiny by rubbing) and is used in building and for making statues, etc.
Example: It is a marble floor.
(noun) a type of hard stone that is usually white and often has coloured lines in it. It can be polished (= made smooth and shiny by rubbing) and is used in building and for making statues, etc.
Example: It is a marble floor.
plateau /plæˈtəʊ/
(noun) an area of flat land that is higher than the land around it
Example: A plateau is a large flat area of land that is high above sea level.
(noun) an area of flat land that is higher than the land around it
Example: A plateau is a large flat area of land that is high above sea level.
surpass /sərˈpæs/
(verb) to do or be better than somebody/something
Example: The book's success surpassed everyone's expectations.
(verb) to do or be better than somebody/something
Example: The book's success surpassed everyone's expectations.
homeless /ˈhəʊmləs/
(adjective) having no home, and therefore typically living on the streets
Example: Thousands of people became homeless after the storm.
(adjective) having no home, and therefore typically living on the streets
Example: Thousands of people became homeless after the storm.
wheelchair /ˈwiːltʃer/
(noun) a special chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk because of illness, an accident, etc.
Example: Last semester my wheelchair broke down, so my best friend carried me on his back to school.
(noun) a special chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk because of illness, an accident, etc.
Example: Last semester my wheelchair broke down, so my best friend carried me on his back to school.
eternal /ɪˈtɜːrnl/
(adjective) without an end; existing or continuing forever
Example: Everyone wishes to live an eternal life.
(adjective) without an end; existing or continuing forever
Example: Everyone wishes to live an eternal life.
magnificent /mæɡˈnɪfɪsnt/
(adjective) extremely attractive and impressive; deserving praise
Example: That billionaire owns a magnificent villa.
(adjective) extremely attractive and impressive; deserving praise
Example: That billionaire owns a magnificent villa.
prisoner /ˈprɪznər/
(noun) a person who is kept in prison as a punishment, or while they are waiting for trial
Example: They are demanding the release of all prisoners.
(noun) a person who is kept in prison as a punishment, or while they are waiting for trial
Example: They are demanding the release of all prisoners.
man-made /ˌmæn ˈmeɪd/
(adjective) made by people; not natural
Example: It’s a man-made lake.
(adjective) made by people; not natural
Example: It’s a man-made lake.
burial /ˈberiəl/
(noun) the act or ceremony of burying a dead body
Example: We went back to England for our uncle’s burial.
(noun) the act or ceremony of burying a dead body
Example: We went back to England for our uncle’s burial.
belongings /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
(noun) the things that you own which can be moved, for example not land or buildings
Example: I put a few personal belongings in a bag and left the house.
(noun) the things that you own which can be moved, for example not land or buildings
Example: I put a few personal belongings in a bag and left the house.
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.
spiral /ˈspaɪrəl/
(noun) a shape or design, consisting of a continuous curved line that winds around a central point, with each curve further away from the centre
Example: A corkscrew is spiral-shaped.
(noun) a shape or design, consisting of a continuous curved line that winds around a central point, with each curve further away from the centre
Example: A corkscrew is spiral-shaped.
tomb /tuːm/
(noun) a large grave (= where a dead person is buried) , especially one built of stone above or below the ground
Example: The construction of Tu Duc Tomb was completed in 1876.
(noun) a large grave (= where a dead person is buried) , especially one built of stone above or below the ground
Example: The construction of Tu Duc Tomb was completed in 1876.
mandarin /ˈmændərɪn/
(noun) a powerful official of high rank, especially in the civil service
Example: He used to be a mandarin.
(noun) a powerful official of high rank, especially in the civil service
Example: He used to be a mandarin.
snail /sneɪl/
(noun) a small, soft creature with a hard, round shell on its back, that moves very slowly and often eats garden plants. Some types of snail can be eaten.
Example: Can you describe a snail?
(noun) a small, soft creature with a hard, round shell on its back, that moves very slowly and often eats garden plants. Some types of snail can be eaten.
Example: Can you describe a snail?
magnificence /mæɡˈnɪfɪsns/
(noun) the quality of being extremely attractive and impressive
Example: The splendour and magnificence of the pyramids are what I am deeply interested in.
(noun) the quality of being extremely attractive and impressive
Example: The splendour and magnificence of the pyramids are what I am deeply interested in.
significance /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
(noun) the importance of something, especially when this has an effect on what happens in the future
Example: The discovery of the new drug is of great significance for people suffering from heart problems.
(noun) the importance of something, especially when this has an effect on what happens in the future
Example: The discovery of the new drug is of great significance for people suffering from heart problems.
dynasty /ˈdaɪnəsti/
(noun) a series of leaders of a country who all belong to the same family
Example: The Mogul dynasty ruled over India for centuries.
(noun) a series of leaders of a country who all belong to the same family
Example: The Mogul dynasty ruled over India for centuries.
roadway /ˈrəʊdweɪ/
(noun) a road or the part of a road used by vehicles
Example: An overturned bus was blocking the roadway.
(noun) a road or the part of a road used by vehicles
Example: An overturned bus was blocking the roadway.
architecture /ˈɑːrkɪtektʃər/
(noun) the art and study of designing buildings
Example: I love the architecture of this building.
(noun) the art and study of designing buildings
Example: I love the architecture of this building.
dedicate (to) /ˈdedɪkeɪt/
(verb)
Example: He has dedicated his life to scientific research.
(verb)
Example: He has dedicated his life to scientific research.
sandstone /ˈsændstəʊn/
(noun) a type of stone that is formed of grains of sand tightly pressed together, used in building
Example: Sandstone is a type of rock formed from sand.
(noun) a type of stone that is formed of grains of sand tightly pressed together, used in building
Example: Sandstone is a type of rock formed from sand.
throne /θrəʊn/
(noun) a special chair used by a king or queen to sit on at ceremonies
Example: Charles is next in line to the throne.
(noun) a special chair used by a king or queen to sit on at ceremonies
Example: Charles is next in line to the throne.
puppy /ˈpʌpi/
(noun) a young dog
Example: Our dog has just had four puppies.
(noun) a young dog
Example: Our dog has just had four puppies.