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Unit 1

Word PoS. Definition

n. a large bag that carries your things when you travel

n. an area of water next to the land where boats stay

n. a building where you can get onto a plane, bus, or ship

n. where people wait for a train

n. a system of underground trains

adv. the area of a city with the greatest concentration of businesses

n. a small machine for driving with two wheels and an engine

n. a car that takes people to a place in exchange for money

n. someone who is traveling or travels often

n. an information book used for traveling

n. a piece of paper that shows you have paid to do something

n. a vehicle or machine that flies

n. someone who travels to a place for fun

adj. does not know where they are

n. a path on the side of the street for people to walk on

n. a visit to and around a place, area, or country

n. a book that you need to enter and leave a country.

n. the system that is used for moving big groups of people

n. a system of tracks on which trains travel

n. the activity of visiting famous places in an area

Extra Words
rent (v.) to pay money to use a house, room, vehicle, piece of equipment, area of land etc.
______________________ (adj.) costing little money
______________________ (adj.) tasting or smelling really good
coconut (n.) a large round nut that grows on palm trees
______________________ (n.) the beliefs, art, and music of a group of people

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Unit 2

Word PoS. Definition

n. the direction on your left when you face the rising sun

adv. when they are not at home or near a certain place, person or thing

n. a machine for driving with two wheels and an engine

prep. you go in the direction of it

v. to leave a place to go on a trip

n. a rubber ring filled with air that goes around a wheel

n. someone who drives a vehicle, such as a car or truck

n. the collection of vehicles using a road

n. an exciting and sometimes dangerous experience

n. someone who visits a person or a place

n. a main road that connects cities and towns

n. when people go somewhere to relax or travel

v. to reach a place

n. a place where a vehicle is put into and left temporarily

n. someone who is traveling in a vehicle, such as a car, bus, or train

n. the activity of living outdoors and sleeping in a tent

a machine or vehicle that flies using long, thin blades

n.
on top of it that spin very fast

n. the direction on your right when you face the rising sun

n. the place where two lines or streets meet

v. to be at the same place for a period of time

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______________________ (adj.) including every part of something
dangerous (adj.) being unsafe or risky
______________________ (adv.) near the beginning or before the right time
______________________ (v.) to go away
lunchtime (n.) the time you eat lunch, usually the middle of the day

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Unit 3

Word PoS. Definition

adj. cooked in hot oil

v. to use your nose to notice something

n. meat from a pig’s back or upper leg

n. a thin strip of dough made of flour and water

n. a thick, flat piece of meat or fish

n. preparing food

v. to sense the flavor of something you are eating or drinking

n. a glass container used for storing food

n. a thick liquid produced from plants that is used in cooking

n. a person who makes food for people to eat

n. a bread that has been heated to make it hot and crispy

n. a vegetable like a small onion

n. a flat, round bread topped with tomato sauce, cheese, meat, and vegetables

n. a spicy, red or green pepper

v. to build, create, or produce something

n. a list of food and drinks

n. a flat, dry, small piece of baked bread

n. two pieces of bread with food such as meat and cheese between them

n. a root of a plant used for cooking

n. a food made of milk and bacteria

Extra Words
plain (adj.) being simple and not fancy
______________________ (adj.) not sick or injured
history (n.) the study of things that happened in the past
______________________ (v.) to cook it by putting it on a flat metal frame with bars across it, above or below strong
direct heat
______________________ (n.) a person who lives close to you

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Unit 4

Word PoS. Definition

n. a small green fruit that has a sour taste

n. a seed or fruit in a shell that you can eat

n. breakfast food made from grain and eaten with milk

n. a soft, juicy, red fruit with a green leaf at the top

n. a flat dish that is used for eating or serving food

n. sweet food eaten after a meal

n. a plant that has large green leaves used in salads

n. a type of sweet, soft bread baked in small pieces

food that is cooked in a restaurant and taken by a

n.
customer to be eaten at another place

n. a powder made from a grain that is used to make bread

n. a large round fruit with hard green skin, red flesh, and black seeds

n. the time in the middle of the day when people eat lunch

n. thin sticks used to pick up and eat food

n. a thin tube that you use for drinking through

v. to take a liquid through the mouth

n. a large drinking cup with a handle

n. the thick part of milk that contains fat

n. a thin tube that you use for drinking through

n. a sweet and soft food made with sugar and fruit juice

n. a dish made from eggs that have been mixed and fried

Extra Words
celebrity (n.) a famous person
bowl (n.) a deep, round dish
______________________ (adj.) something that is very big or larger than normal
______________________ (adj.) better or more important than other things
______________________ (n.) something that tests strength, skill, or ability, especially in a way that is interesting

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Unit 5

Word PoS. Definition

n. the air that goes into and out of your lungs

v. to become healthy or well again

adj. having a condition or injury that makes it difficult to do things

n. something you do often and regularly

v. to have a continuous pain

adv. it happens many times

n. a small round piece of medicine

n. the particular state that something or someone is in

n. the use of medicine and exercise to make a person healthy again

n. the condition of being physically strong and healthy

adj. living and not dead

n. the part of your body between your waist and legs

adj. causing emotional or physical pain

v. to lose blood because of a cut or injury

n. a sickness that affects a living thing

a thin, sharp, metal tube used to take blood out or to put

n.
medicine into the body.

adj. unable to see

n. the information you get from an exam, experiment

v. to make someone with a sickness healthy

v. to cause hurt, injury, or damage

Extra Words
______________________ (adj.) based on the principles of holism
focus (v.) to give special attention
______________________ (v.) to cause something to grow or become bigger or better
acupuncture (n.) a treatment for pain that involves pushing special needles into parts of the body
______________________ (n.) a substance that flows freely

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Unit 6

Word PoS. Definition

n. when a doctor cuts someone’s body to remove or fix a part of it

n. the part of the face above your eyes

v. something that causes a disease and spreads

n. a cute name for the stomach

n. a measurement of how heavy something is

n. a substance used as a medicine

n. a body temperature that is much higher than normal

adj. slightly fat in a way that looks healthy

adj. unable to hear

n. a body tissue that can produce movement

adj. sleeping and not awake

adj. usual or ordinary

n. the feeling you have when you need to eat

n. a place where people get medical help

v. to become healthy after being sick or having an injury

n. a sickness or disease

n. a hard covering that is put on a body part of a broken bone

n a short period of sleep, especially during the day

v. to force air through your throat with a short, loud noise

n. a serious situation that needs immediate action

Extra Words
______________________ (adj.) causing pain
check (v.) to look at something or someone carefully
______________________ (n.) the action or sound of your heart as it pumps blood through your body
suggest (v.) to give some advice
______________________ (adj.) being not as good; more bad

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Unit 7

Word PoS. Definition

n. an organization that makes, buys or sells something for money

n. an amount of money a worker is paid each year

n. someone who plans how something new will look and be made

n. someone who works in a library

adj. relating to work that needs special training or education

n. a business that provides a particular service

v. to buy and sell goods or services

n. a chance to do something good, such as a job

someone whose job is to handle communication,

n.
letters, and records for another person in an office

n. someone who bakes bread and cakes

n. someone who writes books, poems, stories, and articles

n. a group of people who work for an organization or business

n. a job that someone does for a long time

n. someone who hires other people to work for them

n. someone who is in charge of an organization

n. one part of an organization

n. a group formed for a particular purpose

n. a process of learning the skills you need to do a particular job or activity

n. the people and activities in one type of business

n. someone who teaches at a college or university

Extra Words
build (v.) to make something
gain (v.) to obtain or achieve something you want or need
______________________ (n.) the skill or work of a carpenter
______________________ (n.) the work of fitting and repairing water pipes, baths, toilets etc.
______________________ (n.) a period of time used for a particular activity, especially by a group of people

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Unit 8

Word PoS. Definition

n. a particular job that has been given to you

n. someone who writes, sings, or plays music

n. someone who is trained in sports

n. someone who writes news stories

n. someone who attacks and steals from a ship at sea

n. someone whose job is to find information about a crime

adj. high or higher in rank

v. to make a public announcement that something is available

n. someone whose job is to give medical care to animals

n. someone who tells people the news by any form of media

n. someone who tells the actors what to do

n. someone who works to put out fires

n. someone whose job is to give advice about the law

n. a good or helpful result or effect

n. someone who flies an airplane or helicopter

n. an organization that makes, buys, or sells something for money

n. someone who is elected to be the leader who governs a town or city

n. a man whose job is to sell things

n. an agreement especially in business

n. someone who repairs machines and keeps them running properly

Extra Words
______________________ (v.) to ask formally for something, such as a job, usually in writing
______________________ (v.) to talk with other people about something
stable (adj.) steady and not likely to move or change
______________________ (adj.) busy with a particular activity
shelter (n.) a place you can go if you need help or are in danger

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Unit 9

Word PoS. Definition

n. a book in which you write your experiences and thoughts each day

v. to say something again

n. the detail or reason that someone gives to make something clear

v. to form letters or numbers on a surface with a pen or pencil

adv. easy to hear, see, or understand

n. a series of names, words, or numbers

n. something that is difficult to handle

n. a spoken or written statement that expresses an opinion

v. to say words in order to express thoughts and opinions

v. to say something very loudly

n. new information about something that has happened recently

n. the group of words that are used to help to explain meaning

v. to let someone look at something

n. the idea that is represented by words or a phrase

n. a talk between two or more people

n. a short piece of writing

n. one of many facts or pieces of information

n. a system that connects computers throughout the world

n. a book with blank pages that is used for writing notes

n. an official paper that gives information about something

Extra Words
______________________ (n.) a way of doing something
example (n.) a thing that shows what something is like
______________________ (n.) a few words put together
include (v.) to have something as a part of something else
______________________ (v.) to talk in a friendly informal way

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Unit 10

Word PoS. Definition

v. to be unable to think of or remember something

adj. feeling sorrow or regret

v. to request that someone attend a scheduled event

n. a gathering of people for a particular purpose

v. to meet someone with friendly and polite words or actions

a card, often with a photo or picture on one side that

n.
can be sent without an envelope

v. to bend forward at the neck or waist as a form of greeting

adj. no doubt about something

n. something that someone says to make people laugh

v. to greet in a warm and friendly way

v. to say words in order to express your thoughts, feelings and opinions

n. a flat, paper container for a letter

n. a small piece of paper with glue on it that is used to mail a letter

n. the way a person’s writing looks

v. to put words or images on paper using ink and a machine

adv. completely done

v. to say or write something to someone

adv. possible but not certain

n. a colored liquid that is used for writing and drawing

n. a piece of information that is sent or given to someone

Extra Words
______________________ (v.) to say something when you do not know much about it
______________________ (adj.) untidy or dirty; not clean
hiking (n.) a type of activity where you walk and climb up mountains
lonely (adj.) being unhappy because you are alone
______________________ (adj.) feeling worried or afraid that something will happen

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Unit 11

Word PoS. Definition

n. a stick of colored wax that is used for drawing

n. a school or class for very young children

v. to know why or how something happens or works

n. a talk given to a group of people to teach them

n. the period of time when someone is a child

v. to show or explain how to do something

n. the reason why something is done or used

n. small piece of rubber that is used to remove something

n. a school where students study at a high level to get a degree

n. a school that provides training in subjects or skills

n. all the words you know in a particular language

v. to gain knowledge or skill by studying, practicing

n. a large board that can be written on with special markers

n. a series of classes about a particular subject in a school

v. to place something or someone in a particular position

n. uilding or room with equipment for doing exercises

n. the area and buildings around a school, university, or college

n. a type of pen that makes wide lines

n. a person who attends a school

n. something that is not easy to do or to deal with

Extra Words
______________________ (n.) permission to become a member of or become involved in a profession, university
determine (v.) to find out the facts about something
______________________ (n.) a time that has not happened yet
______________________ (v.) to make someone or something ready for some activity or purpose
stress (n.) a worried or nervous feeling that stops you from relaxing

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Unit 12

Word PoS. Definition

n. a member of the same class

v. to do something again and again in order to become better at it

n. a long narrow mark on a surface

n. a book about a particular subject

n. used for writing on with chalk in a classroom

n. something that is not correct

n. a group of people who meet to participate in an activity

n. a long, narrow piece of sticky material used to stick things together

n. a short test that is often taken without preparation

n. a place where people get food at a counter and carry it to a table to eat

n. the person in charge of a school

n. book that contains a list of words in alphabetical order with their meanings

to read, memorize facts, attend school, and do work in

v.
order to learn about a subject

n. made into white or colored sticks used for writing

n. a tool used for cutting items

n. work that a student is given to do at home

n. a sports and exercise class taught as a subject at school

v. to make sure something is correct

v. to have or keep an image or idea in your mind

adj. being in a younger group

Extra Words
miss (v.) to not go somewhere or do something
______________________ (n.) a type of mathematics that uses letters and other signs to represent numbers and values
fail (v.) to try and not be able to do something
______________________ (adj.) feeling angry or unhappy
______________________ (v.) to shout or say something very loudly

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Unit 13

Word PoS. Definition

n. a message meaning you are happy for someone

adj. able to control and influence people

adj. willing to help or are useful

adj. not intelligent

adj. feeling shame or guilt

adj. feeling or showing surprise

adj. causing fear

adj. making new things or thinking of new ideas

adj. not working heard or being inactive

v. to cause a feeling of great wonder or surprise

n. a special ability that allows someone to do something well.

adj. not being logical or showing thought

adj. easily upset or excited

adj. pleasant, enjoyable, or beautiful

adj. not paying enough attention

adj. not joking or intending to be funny

n. a stupid or silly person

adj. intelligent and able to learn things quickly.

adj. happy or satisfied

n. the state of being happy

Extra Words
______________________ (v.) to make someone think about something again
______________________ (n.) how to describe how people are
believe (v.) to think something is true
______________________ (adj.) being right and having no mistakes
great (adj.) when something is very good

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Unit 14

Word PoS. Definition

adj. not angry, upset, or excited

adj. kind and careful not to upset or hurt anyone

adj. making a lot of noise

v. to want something to be true or to happen

n. the way you think and feel about someone or something

adj. quiet and calm

adj. paying attention to what they are doing

v. to cause someone to like or be interested in something

v. to understand or become aware of something

adj. feeling or showing happiness

n. their education, family, and experiences

adv. done in a happy way

adj. making you feel happy

adj. afraid, nervous, or frightened

adj. dull and uninteresting

n. feeling of eagerness, enthusiasm, and interest.

adj. giving a lot of attention to something

v. to cause someone to feel troubled, worried, or concerned

adj. having good things happen to you by chance

n. an emotional state or reaction

Extra Words
______________________ (adj.) causing someone to feel worried or nervous
______________________ (adj.) thinking only about yourself
relaxed (adj.) feeling calm, comfortable, and not worried or annoyed
wellness (n.) the state of being healthy
______________________ (n.) the study of the mind and how it influences people’s behavior

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Unit 15

Word PoS. Definition

v. to hit your hands together several times

adv. it will continue for an endless amount of time

n. a social event where people enjoy themselves

n. a long, formal dress that a woman wears for a special event

adj. usual or typical

adj. cheerful and lively

n. two people who are in a marriage or romantic relationship

n. a girl or woman who has the same parents as you

adj. very attractive or pleasant

adj. having the color of fresh snow or milk

n. a child of your aunt or uncle

n. a woman with whom someone is in a romantic relationship

n. a woman who is getting married

n. the son of your stepmother or stepfather

v. to legally become a husband or wife of someone

n. a boy or man who has the same parents as you

v to touch the lips or face of another person with your lips

n. an agreement to be married

n. the son of your brother or sister

adj. stylish and attractive

Extra Words
______________________ (adj.) being part of the traditions of a country or group of people
______________________ (v.) to give someone something and receive the same kind of thing from them
meal (n.) a time for eating
______________________ (n.) a piece of jewelry that you wear around your wrist
embroidery (n.) a pattern sewn onto cloth, or cloth with patterns sewn onto it

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Unit 16

Word PoS. Definition

n. someone with whom you spend a lot of time or go somewhere

n. the state of being male or female

adj. not mixed with anything else

adj. very special, unusual, or strange

v. to make something known

adj. recently born

v. to search or try to find something

adj. very old

n. one of two babies that are born at the same time to the same mother

n. the daughter of your brother or sister

n. parent of your mother or father

n. a day on which an important event happened in a previous year

n. a husband or a wife

n. the father of your husband or wife

one of two babies that are born at the same time to the
n.
same mother.

adj. happening once a year

v. to put your arms around someone

v. to say that you will not accept something

n. a relationship between a husband and a wife

n. the ending of a marriage by a legal process

Extra Words
______________________ (n.) a meeting of a group of people
______________________ (phrasal v.) to meet someone who you know, when you were not expecting to
______________________ (adj.) not easy to work with
pet (n.) an animal a family keeps and takes care of
true (adj.) correct

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