a

acquire ·verb (GET)

Definition: to get something Level: B2

a

acquire ·verb (LEARN)

Definition: to learn something Level: B2

a

act ·verb (DO SOMETHING)

Definition: to do something, especially in order to solve a problem Level: B2

a

act ·noun (THING DONE)

Definition: something that someone does Level: B2

a

action ·noun (DO)

Definition: something that you do Level: B2

a

adapt ·verb (CHANGE BEHAVIOUR)

Definition: to change your behaviour so that it is suitable for a new situation Level: B2

a

adapt ·verb (CHANGE SOMETHING)

Definition: to change something so that it is suitable for a different use or situation Level: B2

a

adjust ·verb (CHANGE)

Definition: to change something slightly so that it works better, fits better, or is more suitable Level: B2

a

adjust ·verb (CHANGE BEHAVIOUR)

Definition: to change the way you behave or think in order to suit a new situation Level: B2

a

adjustment ·noun

Definition: a small change that you make to something so that it works better, fits better, or is more suitable Level: B2

a

adopt ·verb (START)

Definition: to accept or start to use something new Level: B2

a

analyse ·verb

Definition: to examine the details of something carefully, in order to understand or explain it Level: B2

a

arrange ·verb (PUT IN POSITION)

Definition: to put objects in a particular order or position Level: B2

a

assess ·verb

Definition: to make a judgement about the quality, size or value, etc. of something Level: B2

a

assessment ·noun

Definition: when you make a judgement about the quality, size or value, etc. of something Level: B2

a

assist ·verb

Definition: to help Level: B2

a

assistance ·noun

Definition: help Level: B2

a

attempt ·noun

Definition: when you try to do something Level: B2

a

avoid ·verb (PREVENT)

Definition: to prevent something from happening Level: B2

b

balance ·verb (NOT FALLING)

Definition: to be in a position where you will not fall to either side, or to put something in this position Level: B2

b

bang ·verb

Definition: to make a sudden loud noise or to cause something to do this Level: B2

b

beat ·verb (HIT)

Definition: to hit a person or animal repeatedly Level: B2

b

blink ·verb (EYES)

Definition: to open and close both of your eyes quickly Level: B2

b

brake ·verb

Definition: to make a vehicle stop or move more slowly Level: B2

b

brush ·verb (TOUCH)

Definition: to lightly touch someone or something as you move past Level: B2

b

burgle ·verb

Definition: to get into a building illegally and steal things Level: B2

b

bury ·verb (HIDE)

Definition: to put something into a hole in the ground and cover it Level: B2

c

calculate ·verb (MATHS)

Definition: to discover an amount or number using mathematics Level: B2

c

calculation ·noun

Definition: when you use mathematics to discover an amount or number Level: B2

c

capture ·verb (CATCH)

Definition: to catch someone and make them your prisoner, or to take something into your possession, especially by force Level: B2

c

catch ·verb (CRIMINAL)

Definition: If the police catch a criminal, they find them and take them away. Level: B2

c

charge ·verb (ATTACK)

Definition: to attack someone or something by moving forward quickly Level: B2

c

chase ·verb (RUN AFTER)

Definition: to run after someone or something in order to catch them Level: B2

c

chew ·verb (EAT)

Definition: to crush food into smaller, softer pieces with the teeth so that it can be swallowed Level: B2

c

chew ·verb (BITE)

Definition: to repeatedly bite something without swallowing it Level: B2

c

chop ·verb

Definition: to cut something into pieces with an axe, knife, or other sharp instrument Level: B2

c

coach ·verb

Definition: to teach someone so they improve at a sport, skill, or in a school subject Level: B2

c

coaching ·noun

Definition: additional teaching of a sport, a skill or a school subject Level: B2

c

collapse ·verb (PERSON)

Definition: If someone collapses, they fall down, usually because they are ill or weak. Level: B2

c

collect ·verb (MONEY)

Definition: to ask people to give you money for something, for example a charity Level: B2

c

collection ·noun (TAKING AWAY)

Definition: when something is taken away from a place Level: B2

c

collector ·noun

Definition: someone who collects objects because they are interesting or beautiful Level: B2

c

combine ·verb

Definition: to become mixed or joined, or to mix or join things together Level: B2

c

commit ·verb (DO)

Definition: to do something that is considered wrong, or that is illegal Level: B2

c

conduct ·verb (ORGANIZE)

Definition: to organize and perform a particular activity Level: B2

c

conflict ·noun (FIGHTING)

Definition: fighting between two or more groups of people or countries Level: B2

c

construct ·verb

Definition: to build something from several parts Level: B2

c

construction ·noun (BUILDING WORK)

Definition: the work of building something, especially houses, offices, bridges, etc. Level: B2

c

consume ·verb (EAT OR DRINK)

Definition: to eat or drink something Level: B2

c

contribute ·verb (GIVE)

Definition: to give something, especially money, in order to provide or achieve something together with other people Level: B2

c

contribution ·noun

Definition: something that you do or give to help produce or achieve something, or to help make something successful Level: B2

c

control ·verb (LIMIT)

Definition: to limit the number, amount or increase of something Level: B2

c

cooperate ·verb (HELP)

Definition: to help someone or do what they ask Level: B2

c

cooperate ·verb (WORK TOGETHER)

Definition: to work together with someone in order to achieve the same aim Level: B2

c

cooperation ·noun

Definition: when you work together with someone or do what they ask you Level: B2

c

cope ·verb

Definition: to deal successfully with a difficult situation Level: B2

c

copy ·verb (CHEAT)

Definition: to cheat by looking at and using someone else's work Level: B2

c

copy ·verb (BEHAVE)

Definition: to behave like someone else Level: B2

c

cover ·verb (DISTANCE)

Definition: to travel a particular distance Level: B2

c

crack ·verb (BREAK)

Definition: to break something so that very thin lines appear on its surface but it does not separate, or to become broken in this way Level: B2

c

crawl ·verb (HANDS AND KNEES)

Definition: to move on your hands and knees Level: B2

c

cut ·verb (REDUCE)

Definition: to reduce the size or amount of something Level: B2

c

cut ·verb (FILM/WRITING)

Definition: to remove part of a film or piece of writing Level: B2

d

dash ·verb

Definition: to go somewhere quickly Level: B2

d

dash ·noun (QUICK MOVEMENT)

Definition: when you run somewhere very quickly Level: B2

d

deceive ·verb

Definition: to make someone believe something that is not true Level: B2

d

defeat ·verb (CAUSE TO FAIL)

Definition: to cause someone or something to fail Level: B2

d

demolish ·verb (DESTROY)

Definition: to completely destroy a building, especially in order to use the land for something else Level: B2

d

demonstrate ·verb (MARCH)

Definition: to march or stand with a group of people to show that you disagree with or support someone or something Level: B2

d

demonstration ·noun (MARCH)

Definition: when a group of people march or stand together to show that they disagree with or support something or someone Level: B2

d

deny ·verb (REFUSE)

Definition: to not allow someone to have or do something Level: B2

d

deprive ·verb

Definition: to take something, especially something necessary or pleasant, away from someone Level: B2

d

descend ·verb

Definition: to go or come down Level: B2

d

dip ·verb (PUT INTO LIQUID)

Definition: to put something into a liquid for a short time Level: B2

d

discovery ·noun (FINDING)

Definition: when someone discovers something Level: B2

d

disguise ·verb (DIFFERENT APPEARANCE)

Definition: to give a new appearance to a person or thing, especially in order to hide its true form Level: B2

d

disposal ·noun (REMOVAL)

Definition: when you get rid of something, especially by throwing it away Level: B2

d

disrupt ·verb

Definition: to interrupt something and stop it continuing as it should Level: B2

d

distinguish ·verb (RECOGNIZE DIFFERENCES)

Definition: to recognize the differences between two people, ideas or things Level: B2

d

distinguish ·verb (SEE/HEAR)

Definition: to be able to see, hear or understand something Level: B2

d

distract ·verb

Definition: to make someone stop giving their attention to something Level: B2

d

distribute ·verb (GIVE OUT)

Definition: to give something out to several people Level: B2

d

disturb ·verb (INTERRUPT)

Definition: to interrupt what someone is doing by making noise or annoying them Level: B2

d

dive ·noun (ENTRY INTO WATER)

Definition: when you enter water head-first with your arms held out above your head Level: B2

d

dive ·noun (SWIMMING UNDER WATER)

Definition: when you spend some time swimming under water Level: B2

d

dominate ·verb (HAVE CONTROL)

Definition: to have control over a place or a person Level: B2

d

donate ·verb (GIVE MONEY)

Definition: to give money or goods to help a person or organization Level: B2

d

donation ·noun

Definition: when money or goods are given to help a person or organization Level: B2

d

drag ·verb (PULL)

Definition: to pull someone or something along the ground, usually with difficulty Level: B2

d

drop ·verb (STOP ACTIVITY)

Definition: to stop doing or planning something, especially an activity Level: B2

e

edit ·verb

Definition: to prepare text, film, etc. by deciding what to include and by correcting mistakes Level: B2

e

educate ·verb (TEACH)

Definition: to teach someone at a school, college or university Level: B2

e

educate ·verb (GIVE INFORMATION)

Definition: to give people information about something so that they understand it better Level: B2

e

elect ·verb

Definition: to choose someone for a particular job or position by voting Level: B2

e

enable ·verb

Definition: to make someone able to do something, or to make something possible Level: B2

e

enclose ·verb (SEND)

Definition: to send something in the same envelope or parcel as something else Level: B2

e

ensure ·verb

Definition: to make something certain to happen Level: B2

e

establish ·verb (START)

Definition: to start a company or organization that is likely to continue for a long time Level: B2

e

estimate ·verb

Definition: to guess the cost, size, value, etc. of something Level: B2

e

estimate ·noun

Definition: a guess of what the size, value, amount, cost, etc. of something might be Level: B2

e

examine ·verb (LOOK AT)

Definition: to look at or consider a person or thing carefully and in detail in order to discover something about them Level: B2

e

exchange ·verb (SHOP)

Definition: to take something back to the shop where you bought it and change it for something else Level: B2

e

experiment ·verb (TRY)

Definition: to try something in order to discover what it is like Level: B2

e

exploit ·verb (USE UNFAIRLY)

Definition: to treat someone unfairly for your own advantage Level: B2

e

exploit ·verb (USE WELL)

Definition: to use or develop something to your advantage Level: B2

e

explore ·verb (LOOK INTO)

Definition: to find out more about something, often something that you might do in the future Level: B2

e

export ·verb

Definition: to send goods to another country for sale Level: B2

e

extend ·verb (MAKE BIGGER)

Definition: to make something bigger or longer Level: B2

e

extract ·verb

Definition: to remove or take out something Level: B2

f

feel ·verb (TOUCH)

Definition: to touch something, especially with your hands, in order to examine it Level: B2

f

fight ·verb (JOIN WAR)

Definition: to take part in a war Level: B2

f

fight ·verb (TRY TO STOP)

Definition: to try hard to stop something bad happening Level: B2

f

fight ·verb (TRY TO ACHIEVE)

Definition: to try hard to achieve something you want or think is right Level: B2

f

fight ·noun (EFFORT)

Definition: when you use a lot of effort to achieve or stop something Level: B2

f

fighting ·noun

Definition: when people fight, especially in a war Level: B2

f

finance ·verb

Definition: to provide the money needed for something to happen Level: B2

f

fine ·verb

Definition: to charge someone an amount of money as a punishment for not obeying a rule or law Level: B2

f

fire ·verb (SHOOT)

Definition: to cause a weapon to shoot bullets, arrows or missiles Level: B2

f

fire ·verb (REMOVE FROM A JOB)

Definition: to tell someone they must leave their job Level: B2

f

fit ·verb (PUT IN POSITION)

Definition: to put or fix something somewhere Level: B2

f

fix ·verb (DECIDE)

Definition: to decide a certain and exact date, time, place, price, etc. Level: B2

f

fly ·verb (CONTROL AIRCRAFT)

Definition: to control an aircraft or other vehicle in air or space Level: B2

f

fool ·verb

Definition: to trick someone Level: B2

f

forbid ·verb

Definition: to order someone not to do something, or to say that something must not happen Level: B2

f

force ·verb (GIVE NO CHOICE)

Definition: to make someone do something that they do not want to do Level: B2

f

form ·verb (START)

Definition: to start an organization or business Level: B2

f

found ·verb (START)

Definition: to bring something into existence Level: B2

f

free ·verb

Definition: to allow someone to leave a prison or place where they have been kept Level: B2

f

freeze ·verb (NOT MOVE)

Definition: to suddenly stop moving, especially because you are frightened Level: B2

f

frighten ·verb

Definition: to make someone feel fear Level: B2

g

gather ·verb (COME TOGETHER)

Definition: to join other people somewhere to make a group, or to bring people together into a group Level: B2

g

gather ·verb (COLLECT)

Definition: to collect several things, often from different places or people Level: B2

g

glance ·noun (QUICK LOOK)

Definition: a quick look Level: B2

g

go ·noun (ATTEMPT)

Definition: an attempt to do something Level: B2

g

govern ·verb

Definition: to control and direct the public business of a country, city, group of people, etc. Level: B2

g

grip ·verb (HOLD)

Definition: to hold something very tightly Level: B2

g

grip ·noun (HOLD)

Definition: when you hold something tightly Level: B2

g

guard ·verb (PROTECT)

Definition: to protect someone or something from being attacked or stolen Level: B2

g

guard ·verb (WATCH)

Definition: to watch someone and make certain they do not escape from a place Level: B2

h

habit ·noun (BAD ACTIVITY)

Definition: something that you often do that is bad for you or is annoying Level: B2

h

hang ·verb (KILL)

Definition: to kill someone by dropping them with a rope tied around their neck, or to die in this way Level: B2

h

harm ·verb

Definition: to hurt someone or damage something Level: B2

h

helper ·noun

Definition: someone who helps another person to do something Level: B2

h

hesitate ·verb (PAUSE)

Definition: to pause before doing something, especially because you are nervous or not certain Level: B2

h

hire ·verb (EMPLOY)

Definition: to begin to to employ someone Level: B2

h

hold ·verb (PRISONER)

Definition: to keep someone in a place so that they cannot leave Level: B2

h

hold ·noun (SUPPORT)

Definition: when you hold something or someone, or the way you do this Level: B2

h

hunt ·verb (SEARCH)

Definition: to search for something or someone Level: B2

h

hunting ·noun

Definition: the sport of chasing and killing animals Level: B2

i

identification ·noun (RECOGNIZING)

Definition: when you recognize and can name someone or something Level: B2

i

identify ·verb (RECOGNIZE)

Definition: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are Level: B2

i

identify ·verb (DISCOVER)

Definition: to find a particular thing or all the things of a particular group Level: B2

i

ignore ·verb

Definition: to pay no attention to something or someone Level: B2

i

illustrate ·verb (PICTURE)

Definition: to draw pictures for a book, magazine, etc. or to put pictures, photographs, etc. in a book, magazine, etc. Level: B2

i

implement ·verb

Definition: to make a law, system, plan, etc. start to happen or operate Level: B2

i

interact ·verb

Definition: to talk and do things with other people Level: B2

i

interfere ·verb (TRY TO CONTROL)

Definition: to try to control or become involved in a situation, in a way that is annoying Level: B2

i

introduce ·verb (SOMETHING NEW)

Definition: to make something exist, happen or be used for the first time Level: B2

i

introduction ·noun (SOMETHING NEW)

Definition: when you make something exist, happen or be used for the first time Level: B2

i

invade ·verb (WAR)

Definition: to enter a country by force in order to take control of it Level: B2

i

invasion ·noun (WAR)

Definition: when an army enters a country by force in order to take control of it Level: B2

i

invest ·verb (MONEY)

Definition: to give money to a bank, business, etc., or buy something, because you hope to get a profit Level: B2

i

invest ·verb (TIME/ENERGY, ETC.)

Definition: to use a lot of time, effort, or emotions because you want to succeed Level: B2

i

investigate ·verb

Definition: to try to discover all the facts about something, especially a crime or accident Level: B2

i

investigation ·noun

Definition: when officials try to discover all the facts about something, especially a crime or an accident Level: B2

k

keep ·verb (ANIMALS)

Definition: to have and look after animals Level: B2

k

kneel ·verb

Definition: to go down into, or stay in, a position where one or both knees are on the ground Level: B2

l

laughter ·noun

Definition: the act or sound of laughing Level: B2

l

launch ·verb (BEGIN)

Definition: to begin an important plan or activity Level: B2

l

launch ·verb (NEW PRODUCT)

Definition: If a company launches a product or service, it makes it available for the first time. Level: B2

l

lead ·verb (CONTROL)

Definition: to be in control of a group, country, or situation Level: B2

l

lend ·verb (BANK)

Definition: If a bank lends money, it gives money to someone who then pays the money back in small amounts over a period. Level: B2

l

lick ·verb

Definition: to move your tongue across the surface of something Level: B2

l

limit ·verb

Definition: to control something so that it is less than a particular amount or number Level: B2

l

load ·verb (VEHICLE)

Definition: to put a lot of things into a vehicle or machine Level: B2

l

load ·verb (MACHINE)

Definition: to put information or a program onto a computer Level: B2

l

locate ·verb (FIND)

Definition: to find or discover the exact position of something Level: B2

l

lower ·verb (MOVE)

Definition: to move something into a low position Level: B2

m

maintain ·verb (KEEP IN GOOD CONDITION)

Definition: to keep a road, machine, building, etc. in good condition Level: B2

m

maintenance ·noun

Definition: the work needed to keep a road, building, machine, etc. in good condition Level: B2

m

manual ·adjective (WITH HANDS)

Definition: done or operated with the hands Level: B2

m

mark ·verb (PIECE OF WORK)

Definition: to check a piece of work or an exam, showing mistakes and giving a letter or number to say how good it is Level: B2

m

measure ·verb (FIND SIZE)

Definition: to discover the exact size or amount of something, or to be of a particular size Level: B2

m

miss ·verb (NOT HIT)

Definition: to not hit or catch something as you intended Level: B2

m

movement ·noun (CHANGE OF POSITION)

Definition: a change of position or place Level: B2

n

nod ·verb

Definition: to move your head up and down as a way of agreeing, to give someone a sign, or to point to something Level: B2

o

obey ·verb

Definition: to do what you are told to do by a person, rule, or instruction Level: B2

o

observe ·verb (WATCH)

Definition: to watch someone or something carefully Level: B2

o

obtain ·verb

Definition: to get something Level: B2

o

occupy ·verb (KEEP BUSY)

Definition: to keep someone busy or interested Level: B2

o

operate ·verb (MACHINE)

Definition: If a machine operates, it does what it is designed to do, and if you operate it, you make it do what it is designed to do. Level: B2

o

organize ·verb (ARRANGING)

Definition: to do or arrange something according to a particular system Level: B2

o

overcome ·verb (DEAL WITH)

Definition: to deal with and control a problem or feeling Level: B2

o

overtake ·verb (VEHICLE)

Definition: to go past a vehicle or person that is going in the same direction Level: B2

p

participate ·verb

Definition: to take part in or become involved in an activity Level: B2

p

pause ·verb (EQUIPMENT)

Definition: to make a CD, DVD, etc. stop for a short time by pressing a button Level: B2

p

peel ·verb (FOOD)

Definition: to remove the skin of fruit and vegetables Level: B2

p

perform ·verb (DO)

Definition: to do a job or a piece of work Level: B2

p

photograph ·verb

Definition: to take a picture using a camera Level: B2

p

pollute ·verb

Definition: to make water, air, soil, etc. dirty or harmful Level: B2

p

pound ·verb

Definition: to hit or beat repeatedly with a lot of force, or to crush something by hitting it repeatedly Level: B2

p

present ·verb (GIVE)

Definition: to give, provide or make known Level: B2

p

present ·verb (TV/RADIO)

Definition: to introduce a television or radio show Level: B2

p

preserve ·verb

Definition: to keep something the same or prevent it from being damaged or destroyed Level: B2

p

prevention ·noun

Definition: when you stop something from happening or stop someone from doing something Level: B2

p

process ·noun (ACTIONS)

Definition: a series of actions that you take in order to achieve a result Level: B2

p

process ·verb

Definition: to deal with documents in an official way Level: B2

p

punch ·noun

Definition: when you hit someone or something with your fist Level: B2

p

punch ·verb

Definition: to hit someone or something with your fist Level: B2

p

purchase ·verb

Definition: to buy Level: B2

p

purchase ·noun (ACT OF BUYING)

Definition: the act of buying something Level: B2

q

qualify ·verb (PASS EXAMS)

Definition: to pass the exams that allow you to do a particular job Level: B2

q

qualify ·verb (SPORT)

Definition: to succeed in getting into a competition or in reaching a particular stage in a competition Level: B2

q

queue ·verb

Definition: to wait in a line of people, often to buy something Level: B2

r

raise ·verb (MONEY)

Definition: to collect money from different people in order to do a particular thing Level: B2

r

raise ·verb (CHILD)

Definition: to take care of a child until he or she is completely grown Level: B2

r

rape ·verb

Definition: to force someone to have sex when they do not want to Level: B2

r

reach ·verb (STRETCH)

Definition: to stretch out your arm in order to get or touch something Level: B2

r

reach ·noun (TOUCH)

Definition: Someone's reach is the distance within which they can stretch out their arm and touch something. Level: B2

r

rearrange ·verb

Definition: to change the order or position of things Level: B2

r

rebuild ·verb (IMPROVE)

Definition: to make a situation succeed again after something bad caused it to fail Level: B2

r

release ·verb (RECORD/FILM)

Definition: to make a record or film available for people to buy or see Level: B2

r

release ·verb (MAKE FREE)

Definition: to allow a prisoner to be free Level: B2

r

release ·noun

Definition: a musical recording which is made available for the public to buy Level: B2

r

remove ·verb (TAKE OFF)

Definition: to take something off Level: B2

r

renew ·verb

Definition: to arrange to continue an official agreement that was going to end soon Level: B2

r

repay ·verb (MONEY)

Definition: to pay back money that you have borrowed Level: B2

r

repay ·verb (KINDNESS)

Definition: to do something kind for someone who has done something to help you Level: B2

r

research ·verb

Definition: to study a subject in detail or to try to find information about a subject Level: B2

r

resign ·verb (LEAVE JOB)

Definition: to officially tell your employer that you are leaving your job Level: B2

r

resist ·verb (NOT DO)

Definition: to stop yourself from doing something that you want to do Level: B2

r

restore ·verb (REPAIR)

Definition: to repair and clean something old Level: B2

r

reverse ·verb (DRIVE BACKWARDS)

Definition: to drive a vehicle backwards Level: B2

r

revise ·verb (CHANGE)

Definition: to change something so that it is more accurate or better than before Level: B2

r

reward ·verb

Definition: to give someone a reward Level: B2

r

rip ·verb (TEAR)

Definition: to tear quickly and suddenly, or to tear something quickly and suddenly Level: B2

r

roll ·verb (TURN OVER)

Definition: to turn something around itself to make the shape of a ball or tube Level: B2

r

row ·verb

Definition: to move a boat or move someone in a boat through the water using oars Level: B2

r

rub ·verb (PRESS WITH HANDS)

Definition: to press your hand or a cloth on a surface and move it backwards and forwards Level: B2

r

ruin ·verb

Definition: to spoil or destroy something completely Level: B2

r

run ·verb (USE COMPUTER)

Definition: If you run a computer program, you use it on your computer. Level: B2

r

rush ·verb (HURRY)

Definition: to hurry or move quickly somewhere, or to make someone or something hurry or move quickly somewhere Level: B2

r

rush ·noun (HURRY)

Definition: when you have to hurry or move somewhere quickly Level: B2

s

sack ·verb

Definition: to tell someone to leave their job, usually because they have done something wrong Level: B2

s

schedule ·verb

Definition: to arrange that an event or activity will happen at a particular time Level: B2

s

scratch ·verb (RUB SKIN)

Definition: to rub your skin with your nails, often to stop it itching Level: B2

s

scratch ·verb (HURT/DAMAGE)

Definition: to make a slight cut or long, thin mark with a sharp object on a surface or on your skin Level: B2

s

scratch ·verb (RUB SURFACE)

Definition: to rub a hard surface with a sharp object, often making a noise Level: B2

s

search ·verb (POLICE)

Definition: If the police search a place or a person, they look to see if they are hiding anything illegal, such as drugs. Level: B2

s

search ·noun (FIND ANSWER)

Definition: when you try to find an answer to a problem Level: B2

s

seek ·verb (TRY TO FIND)

Definition: to try to find or get something Level: B2

s

seize ·verb (HOLD)

Definition: to take hold of something quickly and firmly Level: B2

s

send ·verb (MAKE GO)

Definition: to make someone go somewhere Level: B2

s

sentence ·verb

Definition: to give a punishment to someone who has committed a crime Level: B2

s

separate ·verb (DIVIDE)

Definition: to divide into parts, or to make something divide into parts Level: B2

s

separate ·verb (MOVE APART)

Definition: to move apart, or to make people move apart Level: B2

s

set ·verb (CONDITION)

Definition: to cause something or someone to be in the stated condition or situation Level: B2

s

set ·verb (EQUIPMENT)

Definition: to make a piece of equipment ready to be used Level: B2

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set ·verb (ACHIEVE)

Definition: to give someone something to do or achieve Level: B2

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settle ·verb (LIVE)

Definition: to start living somewhere that you are going to live for a long time Level: B2

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shake ·verb (FEAR)

Definition: If you are shaking, your body makes quick short movements, or you feel as if it is doing so, because you are frightened or nervous. Level: B2

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share ·verb (DO TOGETHER)

Definition: If two or more people share an activity, they each do some of it Level: B2

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shiver ·verb

Definition: to shake because you are cold or frightened Level: B2

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shower ·verb (WASH)

Definition: to wash standing under a shower Level: B2

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sigh ·verb

Definition: to breathe out slowly and noisily, often because you are annoyed or unhappy Level: B2

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sigh ·noun

Definition: the sound that is made when someone sighs Level: B2

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sit ·verb (TEST/EXAM)

Definition: to take a test or exam Level: B2

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skip ·verb (NOT DO)

Definition: to not do something that you usually do or that you should do Level: B2

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slam ·verb (CLOSE)

Definition: to close with great force, or to make something close with great force Level: B2

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slap ·verb

Definition: to hit someone with the flat, inside part of your hand Level: B2

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slice ·verb

Definition: to cut something into thin, flat pieces Level: B2

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smash ·verb

Definition: to break into a lot of pieces with a loud noise, or to make something break into a lot of pieces with a loud noise Level: B2

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smoker ·noun

Definition: someone who smokes tobacco regularly Level: B2

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sneeze ·verb

Definition: When you sneeze, air and often small drops of liquid suddenly come out of your nose and mouth in a way you cannot control. Level: B2

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snore ·verb

Definition: to breathe in a very noisy way while you are sleeping Level: B2

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soak ·verb (PUT IN LIQUID)

Definition: If you soak something, or let it soak, you put it in a liquid for a period of time. Level: B2

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sob ·verb

Definition: to cry in a noisy way Level: B2

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sort ·verb (ORDER)

Definition: to arrange things into different groups or types or into an order Level: B2

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splash ·verb (LIQUID)

Definition: If a liquid splashes or you splash a liquid, drops of it hit or fall on something. Level: B2

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split ·verb (DIVIDE)

Definition: to divide into smaller parts or groups, or to divide something into smaller parts or groups Level: B2

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spot ·verb

Definition: to see or notice something or someone Level: B2

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spray ·verb

Definition: to force liquid out of a container in many small drops Level: B2

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squash ·verb (PUSH INTO)

Definition: to push someone or something into a small space Level: B2

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squash ·verb (CRUSH FLAT)

Definition: to crush something into a flat shape Level: B2

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squeeze ·verb (PRESS)

Definition: to press something firmly Level: B2

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stab ·verb

Definition: to push a knife into someone Level: B2

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stare ·verb

Definition: to look at someone or something for a long time and not move your eyes Level: B2

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start ·verb (BUSINESS)

Definition: If a business or other organization starts, or if someone starts one, it is created and starts to operate. Level: B2

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start ·verb (SWITCH ON)

Definition: If you start a machine or an engine, you switch it on, and if a machine or engine starts, it begins to work. Level: B2

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steer ·verb (CONTROL DIRECTION)

Definition: to control the direction of a vehicle Level: B2

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stimulate ·verb (ENCOURAGE)

Definition: to encourage something to grow, develop or become active Level: B2

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store ·verb (KEEP)

Definition: to put or keep things in a special place for use in the future Level: B2

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store ·verb (COMPUTER)

Definition: to keep information on a computer Level: B2

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strain ·verb (INJURE)

Definition: to injure part of your body by using it too much Level: B2

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stretch ·verb (MAKE BIGGER)

Definition: to become longer or wider, or to pull something so that it becomes longer or wider Level: B2

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stretch ·verb (BODY)

Definition: to make your body or part of your body straighter and longer Level: B2

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stroke ·verb

Definition: to gently move your hand over a surface Level: B2

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struggle ·verb (TRY HARD)

Definition: to try very hard to do something difficult Level: B2

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struggle ·verb (FIGHT)

Definition: to fight someone when they are holding you Level: B2

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struggle ·noun (EFFORT)

Definition: when you try very hard to do something difficult Level: B2

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struggle ·noun (FIGHT)

Definition: a physical or mental fight Level: B2

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study ·noun (LEARNING)

Definition: when you learn about a subject, usually at school or university Level: B2

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study ·noun (EXAMINING)

Definition: when someone examines a subject in detail in order to discover new information Level: B2

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study ·verb (LOOK AT)

Definition: to look at or read through something very carefully Level: B2

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submit ·verb (GIVE)

Definition: to send a document, plan, etc. to someone so that they can consider it Level: B2

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substitute ·verb

Definition: to use someone or something instead of another person or thing Level: B2

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supervise ·verb

Definition: to watch a person or activity to make certain that everything is done correctly, safely, etc. Level: B2

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supply ·verb

Definition: to provide things that people want or need, often over a long period of time Level: B2

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support ·verb (ENCOURAGE)

Definition: to give encouragement or financial help to someone or something because you want them to succeed Level: B2

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suspend ·verb (NOT ALLOW)

Definition: to not allow someone to go to work or school for a period of time because they have done something wrong Level: B2

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swallow ·verb (EAT)

Definition: to move your throat in order to make food or drink go down Level: B2

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sweep ·verb (CLEAN)

Definition: to clean the floor using a brush Level: B2

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swing ·verb

Definition: to move smoothly backwards and forwards, or to make something do this Level: B2

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switch ·verb

Definition: to change from one thing to another Level: B2

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tackle ·verb (DEAL WITH)

Definition: to try to deal with a problem or to speak to someone about something bad that they have done Level: B2

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tackle ·verb (SPORT)

Definition: to try to get the ball from someone in a game such as football Level: B2

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tap ·noun (KNOCK)

Definition: a gentle knock or touch, or the noise made by knocking something gently Level: B2

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tap ·verb

Definition: to knock or touch something gently Level: B2

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task ·noun

Definition: a piece of work, especially something unpleasant or difficult Level: B2

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taste ·noun (ABILITY)

Definition: the ability to experience different flavours in your mouth Level: B2

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test ·verb (CHECK)

Definition: to do something in order to discover if something is safe, works correctly, etc. Level: B2

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theft ·noun

Definition: the action or crime of stealing something Level: B2

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tighten ·verb

Definition: to become tighter or to make something become tighter Level: B2

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time ·verb (MEASURE HOW LONG)

Definition: to measure how long it takes for something to happen or for someone to do something Level: B2

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touch ·noun (HAND)

Definition: when you put your hand or finger on something Level: B2

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trade ·verb

Definition: to buy and sell goods or services, especially between countries Level: B2

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train ·verb (TEACH)

Definition: to teach someone how to do something, usually a skill that is needed for a job Level: B2

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train ·verb (LEARN)

Definition: to learn the skills you need to do a job Level: B2

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transform ·verb

Definition: to change something completely, usually to improve it Level: B2

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transport ·verb

Definition: to move people or goods from one place to another Level: B2

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tremble ·verb

Definition: to shake slightly, usually because you are cold, frightened, or very emotional Level: B2

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trip ·verb

Definition: to fall or almost fall because you hit your foot on something when you are walking or running Level: B2

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try ·noun

Definition: an attempt to do something Level: B2

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turn ·verb (GO ROUND)

Definition: to move around a central point in a circle, or to make something do this Level: B2

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undo ·verb (OPEN)

Definition: to open something that is tied or fastened Level: B2

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unlock ·verb

Definition: to open something which is locked using a key or an electronic device Level: B2

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untie ·verb

Definition: to open a knot or something that has been tied with a knot Level: B2

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update ·verb (MAKE MORE MODERN)

Definition: to make something more modern Level: B2

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upgrade ·verb

Definition: to improve something so that it is of a higher quality or is a newer model Level: B2

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upset ·verb

Definition: to make someone feel unhappy or worried Level: B2

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violence ·noun (HURT)

Definition: when someone tries to hurt or kill someone else Level: B2

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wait ·noun

Definition: when you stay in one place until someone or something arrives, or someone or something is ready for you Level: B2

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wander ·verb (WALK SLOWLY)

Definition: to walk around slowly in a relaxed way or without any clear purpose or direction Level: B2

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warm ·verb

Definition: to become warm or make something become warm Level: B2

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watch ·verb (BE CAREFUL)

Definition: to be careful about something Level: B2

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water ·verb (PLANTS)

Definition: to pour water on to plants or the soil that they are growing in Level: B2

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whistle ·verb

Definition: to make a sound by breathing air out through a small hole made with your lips, or through a whistle Level: B2

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widen ·verb (MAKE WIDER)

Definition: to become wider, or to make something wider Level: B2

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widen ·verb (INCREASE)

Definition: to increase or make something increase in number or degree Level: B2

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win ·verb (ARGUMENT)

Definition: to be successful in a war, fight, or argument Level: B2

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wipe ·verb (CLEAN)

Definition: to clean or dry something by moving a cloth across it Level: B2

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witness ·verb

Definition: to see something happen, especially an accident or crime Level: B2

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wound ·verb

Definition: to injure someone, especially with a knife or gun Level: B2

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wrap ·verb (PROTECT)

Definition: to cover someone with material in order to protect them Level: B2

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yawn ·verb

Definition: to take a deep breath with your mouth wide open, because you are tired or bored Level: B2