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Word	Part of speech	Pron	Definition	Example	Unit
desperate	adj	ˈ despə rə t, ˈ despə rɪ t	willing to do anything to change a very bad situation, and not caring about danger	I had no money left and was desperate.
turn someone round	phr v	tɜ ː n ˈ sʌ mwʌ n raʊ nd	if a person turns around, he/she changes and starts to develop in a positive way	The love of his new adoptive parents really turned his life around.
expel	v	ɪ kˈ spel	to officially force someone to leave a school or organization	Two girls were expelled from school for taking drugs.
mutual	adj	ˈ mjuː tʃ uə l	mutual feelings such as respect, trust, or hatred are feelings that two or more people have for each other	Mutual respect is necessary for any partnership to work.
nurture	v	ˈ nɜ ː tʃ ə	to help a plan, idea, feeling etc to develop	European union is an ideal that has been nurtured since the post-war years.
pull yourself together	idm	pʊ l jɔ ː ˈ self tə ˈ ɡ eð ə	to force yourself to stop behaving in a nervous, frightened, or uncontrolled way	With an effort Mary pulled herself together.
shame	n	ʃ eɪ m	the feeling you have when you feel guilty and embarrassed because you, or someone who is close to you, have done something wrong	When Toby made fun of my new haircut I went red with shame.
rage	n	reɪ dʒ	a strong feeling of uncontrollable anger	When I told him I had crashed his car, he flew into a rage.
rough and ready	idm	rʌ f ə nd ˈ redi	not perfect, but good enough for a particular purpose	The tests are only a rough and ready guide to a pupil’s future development.
scheme	n	skiː m	an official plan that is intended to help people in some way, for example by providing education or training	The money will be used for teacher training schemes.
shift	v	ʃ ɪ ft	to move from one place or position to another, or make something do this	Joe listened, shifting uncomfortably from one foot to another.
skive off	phr v	skaɪ v ɒ f	to avoid work or school by staying away or leaving without permission	Rachel got a detention for skiving off maths.
substantial	adj	sə bˈ stæ nʃ ə l	large in amount or number	We have the support of a substantial number of parents.
trigger	v	ˈ trɪ ɡ ə	to make something happen very quickly, especially a series of events	The assassination triggered off a wave of rioting.
instinctive	adj	ɪ nˈ stɪ ŋ ktɪ v	based on instinct and not involving thought	Her musical skill is completely instinctive.
aggressive	adj	ə ˈ ɡ resɪ v	behaving in an angry threatening way, as if you want to fight or attack someone	Jim’s voice became aggressive.
hostile	adj	ˈ hɒ staɪ l	angry and deliberately unfriendly towards someone, and ready to argue with them	Southampton fans gave their former coach a hostile reception.
Word	Part of speech	Pron	Definition	Example	Unit
scornful	adj	ˈ skɔ ː nfə l	feeling or showing scorn	Patrick was scornful of his younger brother's attempts to ride a bike.
distressed	adj	dɪ ˈ strest	very upset	Hannah was deeply distressed by the news.
indifferent	adj	ɪ nˈ dɪ fə rə nt	not at all interested in someone or something	Sarah was absolutely indifferent to him, and it hurt.
disaffected	adj	ˌ dɪ sə ˈ fektə d, ˌ dɪ sə ˈ fektɪ d	not satisfied with your government, leader etc, and therefore no longer loyal to them or no longer believing they can help you	With huge student loans to pay and few jobs, many young people feel disaffected.
resistant	adj	rɪ ˈ zɪ stə nt	not damaged or affected by something	an infection that’s resistant to antibiotics
see eye to eye	idm	siː aɪ tə aɪ	if two people see eye to eye, they agree with each other	We didn’t exactly see eye to eye.
do as you are told	v phr	duː ə z jə ə tə ʊ ld	behave in the way someone has asked you to	Why can't you children just do as you are told?
get your own way	idm	ɡ et jə ə ʊ n weɪ	achieve the result you want	Bella is dad's favourite and he always lets her get her own way.
keep yourself to yourself	idm	kiː p jɔ ː ˈ self tə jɔ ː ˈ self	to live a very quiet private life and not do many things that involve other people	I don't like to get involved in office politics; I prefer to keep myself to myself.
rub people up the wrong way	idm	rʌ b ˈ piː pə l ʌ p ð ə rɒ ŋ weɪ	to annoy someone by the things you say or do, usually without intending to	Robbie always rubs people up the wrong way -- it's no wonder he has so few friends.
on a whim	adj phr	ɒ n eɪ wɪ m	a sudden feeling that you would like to do or have something, especially when there is no important or good reason	I bought these shoes on a whim, and now I've decided I don't like them.
look up to	phr v	lʊ k ʌ p tə	admire and respect	I've always looked up to my cousin because she's so cool and funny.
become close to someone	v phr	bɪ ˈ kʌ m klə ʊ z tə ˈ sʌ mwʌ n	develop a strong relationship with someone	I became very close to my aunt after my uncle died.
come across as	phr v	kʌ m ə ˈ krɒ s ə z	appear to have a particular quality, when this may or may not be true	Mr Potts can come across as rude, but really he's a very kind man.
good fun	n phr	ɡ ʊ d fʌ n	enjoyable to be with because they are happy and amusing	Leah is funny and popular -- she's really good fun.
dry sense of humour	n phr	draɪ sens ə v ˈ hjuː mə	someone with a dry sense of humour says funny and clever things while seeming to be serious	You've got such a dry sense of humour; sometimes I can't tell if you're joking.
take after someone	phr v	teɪ k ˈ ɑ ː ftə ˈ sʌ mwʌ n	to look or behave like an older relative	I take after my mum -- we both worry a lot.

Word	Part of speech	Pron	Definition	Example	Unit
have your heart set on	idm	v jə hɑ ː t set ɒ n	to want very much to have or achieve something, or to be determined to do something	I've got my heart set on getting a new car once I get a job.
run in the family	idm	rʌ n ɪ n ð ə ˈ fæ mə li	if something such as a quality, disease, or skill runs in the family, many people in that family have it	Diabetes appears to run in families.
high expectations	n	haɪ ˌ ekspekˈ teɪ ʃ ə nz	a feeling or belief that something or someone should be a success	Paula felt under a lot of pressure to go to university -- everyone in the family had high expectations of her.
alternately	adv	ɔ ː l ˈ tɜ ː n ə tli	two things happening one after the other in a regular pattern	It's alternately sunny and rainy outside -- I don't know what to wear!
rough and ready	adj	rʌ f ə nd ˈ redi	not perfect, but good enough for a particular purpose	The tests are only a rough and ready guide to a pupil’s future development.
on the brink of	phr	ɒ n ð ə brɪ ŋ k ə v	a situation when you are almost in a new situation	I was on the brink of asking Penny to go for a coffee when her phone rang and she walked away.
indulgence	n	ɪ nˈ dʌ ldʒ ə ns	the habit of allowing yourself to do or have whatever you want, or allowing someone else to do or have whatever they want	An occasional glass of wine was his only indulgence.
stability	n	stə ˈ bɪ lə ti, stə ˈ bɪ lɪ ti	the condition of being steady and not changing	Stability within the family is very important for childhood development.
inwardly	adv	ˈ ɪ n wə dli	felt or experienced in your own mind but not expressed to other people	I managed to smile, but inwardly I was furious.
associate	v	ə ˈ sə ʊ ʃ ieɪ t, ə ˈ sə ʊ si-	to make a connection in your mind between one thing or person and another	I don’t associate him with energetic sports.
consistent	adj	kə nˈ sɪ stə nt	always behaving in the same way or having the same attitudes, standards etc – usually used to show approval	She’s the team’s most consistent player.
misbehave	v	ˌ mɪ sbɪ ˈ heɪ v	to behave badly, and cause trouble or annoy people	George has been misbehaving at school.
substantial	v	sə bˈ stæ nʃ ə l	large in amount or number	We have the support of a substantial number of parents.
chaotic	adj	keɪ ˈ ɒ tɪ k	a chaotic situation is one in which everything is happening in a confused way	a chaotic mixture of images
spiral	n	ˈ spaɪ ə rə l	a process, usually a harmful one, in which something gradually but continuously gets worse or better	Unemployment rose and the city went into a spiral of decline.
Word	Part of speech	Pron	Definition	Example	Unit
bond	n	bɒ nd	something that unites two or more people or groups, such as love, or a shared interest or idea	I have a really strong bond with my pet dog.
underachieving	adj	ˌ ʌ ndə rə ˈ tʃ iː vɪ ŋ	not doing as well at school or at work as they could do if they worked harder	Any underachieving police officers will have to take further training.
lump together	idm	lʌ mp tə ˈ ɡ eð ə	to put two or more different people or things together and consider them as a single group, sometimes wrongly	You can't just lump us all together -- we're individuals with different needs.
group dynamic	n	ɡ ruː p daɪ ˈ næ mɪ k	the way in which people in a group behave, react, and affect each other	There is a very tense group dynamic in this classroom.
misbehave	v	ˌ mɪ sbɪ ˈ heɪ v	to behave badly, and cause trouble or annoy people	George has been misbehaving at school.
despise	v	dɪ ˈ spaɪ z	to dislike and have a low opinion of someone or something	She despised her neighbours.
lurk	v	lɜ ː k	to wait somewhere quietly and secretly, usually because you are going to do something wrong	She didn’t see the figure lurking behind the bushes.
aspect	n	ˈ æ spekt	one part of a situation, idea, plan etc that has many parts	Dealing with people is the most important aspect of my work.
awkward	adj	ˈ ɔ ː kwə d	making you feel embarrassed so that you are not sure what to do or say	I hoped he would stop asking awkward questions.
catch unawares	v phr	kæ tʃ ˌ ʌ nə ˈ weə z	if something catches you unawares, it happens when you are not expecting it and are not prepared	Tom caught me totally unawares when he asked me out on a date.
cotton on	phr v	ˈ kɒ tn ɒ n	to begin to understand something	It took me a while to cotton on.
turn down	phr v	tɜ ː n daʊ n	refuse	Thank you, I never turn down the offer of a cup of tea.
obsessive	adj	ə bˈ sesɪ v	thinking or worrying about something all the time, so that you do not think about other things enough – used to show disapproval	Please stop being so obsessive about your food -- just eat it!
implication	n	ˌ ɪ mplə ˈ keɪ ʃ ə n, ˌ ɪ mplɪ ˈ keɪ ʃ ə n	a possible future effect or result of an action, event, decision etc	What are the implications of these proposals?
wear off	phr v	weə ɒ f	if pain or the effect of something wears off, it gradually stops	The effects of the anaesthetic were starting to wear off.
turn out (to be)	phr v	tɜ ː n aʊ t (tə bi)	to happen in a particular way, or to have a particular result, especially one that you did not expect	I can't believe it -- it turns out Sophia knew about the surprise party all along!
put one's foot down	idm	pʊ t wʌ nz fʊ t daʊ n	to say very firmly that someone must do something or must stop doing something	I must put my foot down -- the dog is not sleeping in my bed.
Word	Part of speech	Pron	Definition	Example	Unit
dawn on	phr v	dɔ ː n ɒ n	if a fact dawns on you, you realize it for the first time	It dawned on me that I have a better relationship with my grandparents than with my parents.
simplistic	adj	sɪ mˈ plɪ stɪ k	treating difficult subjects in a way that is too simple	This is a very simplistic approach to the problem.
tendency	n	ˈ tendə nsi	if someone or something has a tendency to do or become a particular thing, they are likely to do or become it	Greg’s tendency to be critical made him unpopular with his co-workers.
subtlety	n	ˈ sʌ tlti	the quality that something has when it has been done in a clever or skilful way, with careful attention to small details	The play lacks subtlety.
impact	n	ˈ ɪ mpæ kt	the effect or influence that an event, situation etc has on someone or something	We need to assess the impact on climate change.
be glued to	v	bi ɡ luː d tə	to look at something with all your attention	During the Olympics, I was glued to the television.
split up with	phr v	splɪ t ʌ p wɪ ð	if people split up, they end a marriage or relationship with each other	Danny and Kate had a massive argument and split up.
can't help oneself	idm	kɑ ː nt help wʌ nˈ self	used to say that someone is unable to change their behaviour or feelings, or to prevent themselves from doing something	When I see chocolate, I can't help myself and just have to eat it.
take in one's stride	idm	teɪ k ɪ n wʌ nz straɪ d	to not allow something to annoy, embarrass, or upset you:	Lilian took the criticism in her stride and said she would try harder next time.
go over old ground	idm	ɡ ə ʊ ˈ ə ʊ və ə ʊ ld ɡ raʊ nd	talk about the same things	We've had this same argument a thousand times -- do we really have to go over the same old ground?
liable	adj	ˈ laɪ ə bə l	likely to do or say something or to behave in a particular way, especially because of a fault or natural tendency	The car is liable to overheat on long trips.
sneak	v	sniː k	to quickly and secretly steal something unimportant or of little value	I managed to sneak another slice of cake when no one was looking.
flatter	v	ˈ flæ tə	to praise someone in order to please them or get something from them, even though you do not mean it	Perry would always flatter Mrs. Mitchell by praising her cooking.
astounded	adj	ə ˈ staʊ ndə d, ə ˈ staʊ ndɪ d	very surprised or shocked	She was astounded by his arrogance.
accountable	adj	ə ˈ kaʊ ntə bə l	responsible for the effects of your actions and willing to explain or be criticized for them	The government should be accountable to all the people of the country.

Word	Part of speech	Pron	Definition	Example	Unit
be woven into	v	bi ˈ wə ʊ və n ˈ ɪ ntə	past participle of weave; to put many different ideas, subjects, stories etc together and connect them smoothly	Summers at the beach are woven into my childhood memories.
a fair bit of	phr	eɪ feə bɪ t ə v	a reasonable amount	My brother plays a fair bit of sport but I prefer listening to music.
constructive	adj	kə nˈ strʌ ktɪ v	useful and helpful, or likely to produce good results	The meeting was very constructive.
impose limitations	v phr	ɪ mˈ pə ʊ z ˌ lɪ mɪ ˈ teɪ ʃ ə nz	force to accept rules	You're 18 now so I can't impose limitations on you anymore.
peer	n	pɪ ə	your peers are the people who are the same age as you, or who have the same type of job, social class etc	American children did less well in maths than their peers in Japan.
so much the better	idm	sə ʊ mʌ tʃ ð ə ˈ betə	used to say that something would be even better or bring even more advantages	If they can do them both at the same time, then so much the better.
radical	adj	ˈ ræ dɪ kə l	a radical change or difference is very big and important	They are proposing radical changes to the way the company is run.
rave notice	n phr	reɪ v ˈ nə ʊ tə s	strong praise for a new play, book etc	The local ballet company received rave notices for its production of Swan Lake.
reluctant	adj	rɪ ˈ lʌ ktə nt	slow and unwilling	She gave a reluctant smile.
intend	v	ɪ nˈ tend	to have something in your mind as a plan or purpose	I intend to spend the night there.
rigorous	adj	ˈ rɪ ɡ ə rə s	careful, thorough, and exact	a rigorous analysis of defence needs
soft option	n phr	sɒ ft ˈ ɒ pʃ ə n	easy choice	Leaving school at 16 isn't necessarily the soft option, because you'll have to find a job.
fire with	v phr	faɪ ə wɪ ð	made to feel interested in something and excited about it	After I read Dan Brown's book, I was fired with determination to write a best-seller.
come to terms with	idm	kɒ m tə tɜ ː mz wɪ ð	to accept an unpleasant or sad situation and no longer feel upset or angry about it	I still haven't come to terms with my best friend going out with my ex-boyfriend.
demanding	adj	dɪ ˈ mɑ ː ndɪ ŋ	needing a lot of ability, effort, or skill	The course was so demanding that I almost gave up.
transferable	adj	træ ntsˈ fɜ ː rə bə l	the quality of being able to move from one place, school, job etc to another	I may only have a Saturday job in a café, but I'm learning transferable skills.
brief	n	briː f	official instructions that explain what someone’s job is, what their duties are etc	The architect’s brief is to design an extension that is modern but blends with the rest of the building.
chunk	n	tʃ ʌ ŋ k	a large thick piece of something that does not have an even shape	I break my revision down into small chunks; it helps me remember things.
Word	Part of speech	Pron	Definition	Example	Unit
marble	n	ˈ mɑ ː bə l	a type of hard rock that becomes smooth when it is polished, and is used for making buildings, statues etc	The columns were of white marble.
protagonist	n	prə ʊ ˈ tæ ɡ ə nə st, prə ʊ ˈ tæ ɡ ə nɪ st	the most important character in a play, film, or story	The protagonist of the story is an escaped prisoner.
squeaky	adj	ˈ skwiː ki	making very high noises that are not loud	The brakes on your bike are very squeaky -- can't you oil them?
subliminal	adj	sʌ bˈ lɪ mə nə l, sʌ bˈ lɪ mɪ nə l	affecting your mind in a way that you are not conscious of	When I listen to my favourite band, I sometimes think they are sending me subliminal messages through their music.
surface	n	ˈ sɜ ː fə s, ˈ sɜ ː fɪ s	the top layer of an area of water or land	Dead leaves floated on the surface of the water.
swagger	v	ˈ swæ ɡ ə	to walk proudly, swinging your shoulders in a way that shows you are very confident - used to show disapproval	He swaggered over towards me.
clumsy	adj	ˈ klʌ mzi	moving or doing things in a careless way, especially so that you drop things, knock into things etc	A clumsy waiter spilled wine all over her new skirt.
slap	v	slæ p	to hit someone with the flat part of your hand	Sarah slapped Aaron across the face.
flap	v	flæ p	if a bird flaps its wings, it moves them up and down in order to fly	The flags were flapping in the breeze.
swishing	v	ˈ swɪ ʃ ɪ ŋ	to move or make something move quickly through the air with a quiet sound	She looked really beautiful as she came swishing down the stairs in her ballgown.
tarmac	n	ˈ tɑ ː mæ k	a mixture of tar and very small stones, used for making the surface of roads	Journalists waited on the tarmac to question him.
tiptoe	v	ˈ tɪ ptə ʊ	to walk quietly and carefully on your toes, so that nobody hears you	His mother tiptoed into the room.
chunk	n	tʃ ʌ ŋ k	a large thick piece of something that does not have an even shape	ice chunks
continuity	n	ˌ kɒ ntə ˈ njuː ə ti, ˌ kɒ ntɪ ˈ njuː ə ti	the state of continuing for a period of time, without problems, interruptions, or changes	We should ensure continuity of care between hospital and home.
tinny	adj	ˈ tɪ ni	a tinny sound is high, weak, and unpleasant, and sounds like it is coming out of something made of metal	tinny music
culminate	v	ˈ kʌ lmə neɪ t, ˈ kʌ lmɪ neɪ t	if a process culminates in or with a particular event, it ends with that event	A series of events for teachers and students will culminate in a Shakespeare festival next year.
gravel	n	ˈ ɡ ræ və l	small stones, used to make a surface for paths, roads etc	a gravel path
Word	Part of speech	Pron	Definition	Example	Unit
enhance	v	ɪ nˈ hɑ ː ns	to improve something	Good lighting will enhance any room.
flap	v	flæ p	if a bird flaps its wings, it moves them up and down in order to fly	The flags were flapping in the breeze.
prevalent	adj	ˈ prevə lə nt	common at a particular time, in a particular place, or among a particular group of people	Solvent abuse is especially prevalent among younger teenagers.
rectify	v	ˈ rektə faɪ, ˈ rektɪ faɪ	to correct something that is wrong	I did my best to rectify the situation, but the damage was already done.
insert	v	ɪ nˈ sɜ ː t	to put something inside or into something else	His hand shook slightly as he inserted the key into the lock.
resemble	v	rɪ ˈ zembə l	to look like or be similar to someone or something	It’s amazing how closely Brian and Steve resemble each other.
guarantee	v	ˌ ɡ æ rə nˈ tiː	to promise to do something or to promise that something will happen	I guarantee you’ll love this film.
convey	v	kə nˈ veɪ	to communicate or express something, with or without using words	All this information can be conveyed in a simple diagram.
cover up	phr v	ˈ kʌ və ʌ p	an attempt to prevent the public from discovering the truth about something	The doctor tried to cover up his mistake, but he was found out eventually.
move on	phr v	muː v ɒ n	to change, progress, improve, or become more modern as time passes	The mobile phone has moved on enormously since the 1990s.
root around in	phr v	ruː t ə ˈ raʊ nd ɪ n	to search for something by moving things around	You have a look in the cupboard while I root around in this drawer.
set up	phr v	set ʌ p	establish	The play was set up as a love story right from the very first scene.
pick out	phr v	pɪ k aʊ t	choose one from many	Can you pick out your favourite dress?
pull up	phr v	pʊ l ʌ p	to stop the vehicle that you are driving	He pulled up in front of the gates.
scrape	v	skreɪ p	to remove something from a surface using the edge of a knife, a stick etc	Scrape the carrots and slice them thinly.
rustle	v	ˈ rʌ sə l	if leaves, papers, clothes etc rustle, or if you rustle them, they make a noise as they rub against each other	She moved nearer, her long silk skirt rustling around her.
crunch	v	krʌ ntʃ	to make a sound like something being crushed	Their boots crunched loudly on the frozen snow.
slam	v	slæ m	if a door, gate etc slams, or if someone slams it, it shuts with a loud noise	We heard a car door slam.
scrape through	phr v	skreɪ p θ ruː	to only just succeed in passing an examination or dealing with a difficult situation	Even though she had missed lots of classes, Helena managed to scrape through the exam and got an 'E'.
rustle up	phr v	ˈ rʌ sə l ʌ p	to make a meal quickly	If you're hungry, I can quickly rustle up a sandwich.
Word	Part of speech	Pron	Definition	Example	Unit
when it comes to the crunch	idm	wen ɪ t kʌ mz tə ð ə krʌ ntʃ	when you reach an important time, especially one when a difficult decision has to be made	When it came to the crunch, Francis admitted he had never loved Sarah.
get into a flap	idm	ɡ et ˈ ɪ ntə eɪ flæ p	become very excited or worried about something	We're only going to be two minutes late so don't get into a flap.
ram opinions down one's throat	idm	ræ m ə ˈ pɪ njə nz daʊ n wʌ nz θ rə ʊ t	to try to make someone accept an idea or opinion by repeating it many times, especially when they are not interested	I'll never agree with you so there's no point ramming your opinions down my throat.
rooted to the spot	idm	ˈ ruː t ɪ d tə ð ə spɒ t	so shocked, surprised, or frightened that you cannot move	The first time I saw Janet I was rooted to the spot; I knew I was going to marry her.
limitless	adj	ˈ lɪ mə tlə s, ˈ lɪ mɪ tlə s	without a limit or end	limitless possibilities
in terms of	phr	ɪ n tɜ ː mz ə v	f you explain or describe something in terms of a particular fact or event, you are explaining or describing it only in relation to that fact or event	In terms of music, I like pop best.
come up with	phr v	kʌ m ʌ p wɪ ð	to think of an idea, answer etc	My dad came up with a great idea for a holiday.
dominate	n	ˈ dɒ mə neɪ t, ˈ dɒ mɪ neɪ t	to control someone or something or to have more importance than other people or things	The industry is dominated by five multinational companies.
curl up	phr v	kɜ ː l ʌ p	to move so that you are lying or sitting with your arms and legs bent close to your body	I just wanted to curl up and go to sleep.
put off from	phr v	pʊ t ɒ f frə m	to make you dislike something or not want to do something	My friend had a bad skiing accident, which put me off from doing the sport.
innovative	adj	ˈ ɪ nə və tɪ v	an innovative idea or way of doing something is new, different, and better than those that existed before	an innovative approach to language teaching
intimidating	adj	ɪ ˈ tɪ mə deɪ tɪ ŋ, ɪ ˈ tɪ mɪ deɪ tɪ ŋ	making you feel worried and not confident	Some people find interview situations very intimidating.
fussy	adj	ˈ fʌ si	fussy clothes, objects, buildings etc are very detailed and decorated - used to show disapproval	I prefer plain designs to something fussy.
get a buzz	idm	ɡ et eɪ bʌ z	have a strong feeling of excitement, pleasure, or success, or a similar feeling from drinking alcohol or taking drug	I really got a buzz from seeing my first book in print.
get off to a good start	phr v	ɡ et ɒ f tə eɪ ɡ ʊ d stɑ ː t	begin well	I didn't get off to a good start when I left my mobile phone on the bus.
in common	phr	ɪ n ˈ kɒ mə n	have the same interests, attitudes etc as someone else	My grandma and me have so much in common, she's my favourite relative!
Word	Part of speech	Pron	Definition	Example	Unit
initially	adv	ɪ ˈ nɪ ʃ ə li	at the beginning	Stan initially wanted to go to medical school.
in the same boat	idm	ɪ n ð ə seɪ m bə ʊ t	to be in the same unpleasant situation as someone else	All first-years at university are in the same boat -- no one knows anyone.
curl up	phr v	kɜ ː l ʌ p	to move so that you are lying or sitting with your arms and legs bent close to your body	I just wanted to curl up and go to sleep.
issue	n	ˈ ɪ ʃ uː, ˈ ɪ sjuː	a subject or problem that is often discussed or argued about, especially a social or political matter that affects the interests of a lot of people	Abortion is a highly controversial issue.
underestimate	v	ˌ ʌ ndə rˈ estə meɪ t, ˌ ʌ ndə rˈ estɪ meɪ t	to think or guess that something is smaller, cheaper, easier etc than it really is	We underestimated how long it would take to get there.
introverted	adj	ˈ ɪ ntrə vɜ ː tə d, ˈ ɪ ntrə vɜ ː tɪ d	someone who is introverted is quiet and shy and does not enjoy being with other people	My sister is introverted, but I love going out and meeting new people.
crucial factor	n phr	ˈ kruː ʃ ə l ˈ fæ ktə	the extremely important part that everything else depends on	When making a film, the crucial factor is the storyline.
cultivate	v	ˈ kʌ ltə veɪ t, ˈ kʌ ltɪ veɪ t	to make an effort to develop a friendly relationship with someone, especially someone who can help you	If you cultivate good relationships at work, it can help you in the future.
accommodating	adj	ə ˈ kɒ mə deɪ tɪ ŋ	helpful and willing to do what someone else wants	an accommodating child
eccentric	adj	ɪ kˈ sentrɪ k	behaving in a way that is unusual and different from most people	His eccentric behaviour lost him his job.
caption	v	ˈ kæ pʃ ə n	words printed above or below a picture in a book or newspaper or on a television screen to explain what the picture is showing	a photograph of the couple captioned ‘rebuilding their romance’
drive to distraction	idm	draɪ v tə dɪ ˈ stræ kʃ ə n	to continue annoying or upsetting someone very much	I used to dance non-stop when I was a teenager; it drove my parents to distraction.
clutter	n	ˈ klʌ tə	a large number of things that are scattered somewhere in an untidy way	the clutter of soaps, shampoos, and towels in the bathroom
cuddle up	phr v	ˈ kʌ dl ʌ p	to lie or sit very close to someone or something	The children cuddled up to each other for warmth.
exasperate	v	ɪ ɡ ˈ zɑ ː spə reɪ t	to make someone very annoyed by continuing to do something that upsets them	It exasperates me to hear comments like that.

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