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the process of learning (or teaching) in a school, college, etc. or information acquired through this process (n) It was clear that she had a very broad ... Synonyms didactics, instruction, pedagogy, teaching He received no formal...

education (n) Examples It was clear that she had a very broad education. He received no formal education.

a result of something (n) Criticism has little ... on her. Your lifestyle has a damaging ... on your health. a disastrous ... Synonyms consequence, outcome, upshot

effect (n) Examples Criticism has little effect on her. Your lifestyle has a damaging effect on your health. a disastrous effect

a thin part of something long (n) This knife has a really sharp ... She pressed the ... of the pen too hard against the paper and broke it. Synonyms terminal, finish, tip at a loose ... in the ... make ... s meet

end (n) Examples This knife has a really sharp end. She pressed the end of the pen too hard against the paper and broke it. at a loose end in the end make ends meet

the point in time at which something ends (n) In the ... he went alone and got lost. Synonyms goal, last, death, destruction, finish at the ... of November December 31 is the ... of the year.

end (n) Examples In the end he went alone and got lost. at the end of November December 31 is the end of the year.

an incorrect action resulting from one's bad judgement, lack of knowledge, carelessness, etc. (n) She was quick to point out my ... s. Synonyms mistake She decided to admit that she'd made an ... a human ... Please correct all typing ... s. a computer...

error (n) Examples She was quick to point out my errors. She decided to admit that she'd made an error. a human error Please correct all typing errors. a computer error

a party or other kind of social gathering that makes people come together and watch or do something (n) We had a big fair last week. The ... was sponsored by the city council. During the summer the company organised ... s for the employees.

event (n) Examples We had a big fair last week. The event was sponsored by the city council. During the summer the company organised events for the employees.

one that is representative of a group (n) Look at the ... before you do the task. for ... (abbreviation: e.g.) Synonyms case, illustration, instance, model There are many ... s of animals helping other animals.

example (n) Examples Look at the example before you do the task. for example (abbreviation: e.g.) There are many examples of animals helping other animals.

a conversation, especially short and unpleasant (n) They had a bitter...

exchange (n) Examples They had a bitter exchange.

a place where people of the same interest meet to buy and sell goods (e.g. computers, shares) (n) This building used to serve as a labour...

exchange (n) Examples This building used to serve as a labour exchange.

(of money) to change from one currency to another (v) Synonyms convert Could you ... my dollars into pounds?

exchange (v) Examples Could you exchange my dollars into pounds?

to give something to someone and receive something else in return (v) Synonyms change, interchange, replace, substitute We have been ... ing letters for years. They often ... employees between branches of the company.

exchange (v) Examples We have been exchanging letters for years. They often exchange employees between branches of the company.

the instance of being (n) Most Americans believe in the ... of guardian angels.

existence (n) Examples Most Americans believe in the existence of guardian angels.

a state of becoming (or making something) larger in size, volume, quantity, importance, etc. (n) The poverty was caused by rapid ... of the city. Synonyms enlargement, development The company is undergoing a period of rapid ... economic...

expansion (n) Examples The poverty was caused by rapid expansion of the city. The company is undergoing a period of rapid expansion. economic expansion

(of businesses) a state of growing by opening new branches, shops, etc. (n) The company is undergoing a period of rapid ... economic ... Synonyms enlargement, development

expansion (n) Examples The company is undergoing a period of rapid expansion. economic expansion

knowledge or skill which comes from practice (n) to have ... in something I know that from ... She has ... in teaching.

experience (n) Examples to have experience in something I know that from experience. She has experience in teaching.

a person with special knowledge or skills (n) He is an ... at repairing cars. She is a medical...

expert (n) Examples He is an expert at repairing cars. She is a medical expert.

something objectively real (n) I don't know any ... s about this case. The ... is, people don't read any more.

fact (n) Examples I don't know any facts about this case. The fact is, people don't read any more.

not to get or give a passing grade (v) Since he ... ed all his exams, he was expelled from school. Synonyms flunk The examiners ... ed me.

fail (v) Examples Since he failed all his exams, he was expelled from school. The examiners failed me.

to disappoint someone (v) He was to give the speech when his voice ... ed. Synonyms betray, let down My laptop computer ... ed me right before a major project deadline.

fail (v) Examples He was to give the speech when his voice failed. My laptop computer failed me right before a major project deadline.

a group of people, usually children and parents, living together (n) a member of a ... He lives with his three-generation ... the Jones ... I lived with my ... until I was 21.

family (n) Examples a member of a family He lives with his three-generation family. the Jones family I lived with my family until I was 21.

a male parent (n) My ... is a police officer. My ... met my mother when they were at high school. Synonyms dad, daddy You're like a ... to me.

father (n) Examples My father is a police officer. My father met my mother when they were at high school. You're like a father to me.

a strong, unpleasant feeling caused by someone or something dangerous (n) Synonyms concern, fright a ... of flying a ... of animals She shook with ... when she heard someone in the dark. She never took part in the competition for ... of losing.

fear (n) Examples a fear of flying a fear of animals She shook with fear when she heard someone in the dark. She never took part in the competition for fear of losing.

to experience a condition of the mind or body (v) Synonyms find, sense I ... well, thank you. I ... that this is a good idea. The mother and the baby are ... ing great. Are you ... ing better now? That smell made me ... ill.

feel (v) Examples I feel well, thank you. I feel that this is a good idea. The mother and the baby are feeling great. Are you feeling better now? That smell made me feel ill.

something that is false or improbable (n) Synonyms fable, fabrication This book mixed fact with ... His vegetarianism is ..., he eats meat when no one can see him.

fiction (n) Examples This book mixed fact with fiction. His vegetarianism is fiction, he eats meat when no one can see him.

a literary work based on the imagination and not on fact (n) He never reads ..., only documentaries and biographies. Books such as "Harry Potter" or "The Da Vinci Code" are...

fiction (n) Examples He never reads fiction, only documentaries and biographies. Books such as "Harry Potter" or "The Da Vinci Code" are fiction.

to catch or pick up balls in baseball or cricket (v) John Smith ... s the ball and he scores, ladies and gentlemen!

field (v) Examples John Smith fields the ball and he scores, ladies and gentlemen!

a branch of knowledge (n) Synonyms discipline, study, subject, subject area She's an expert in the ... of geology.

field (n) Examples She's an expert in the field of geology.

a broad open piece of land (n) This whole ... was sown with wheat. Synonyms area, land They worked in the lavender ... s during the summer holidays. a ... of corn

field (n) Examples This whole field was sown with wheat. They worked in the lavender fields during the summer holidays. a field of corn

to answer adequately or successfully (v) The lawyer ... ed all questions from the press.

field (v) Examples The lawyer fielded all questions from the press.

to use force to hurt someone (v) The brave soldiers ... for days before they defeated the enemy. Synonyms contend, oppose, struggle We had to ... in order to defend our lives and our country.

fight (v) Examples The brave soldiers fought for days before they defeated the enemy. We had to fight in order to defend our lives and our country.

to make someone leave their job (v) My employer ... d me without a reason. Synonyms can, dismiss, displace, give notice, give the sack, sack, send away, terminate

fire (v) Examples My employer fired me without a reason.

the event of something burning (n) ... completely destroyed an old warehouse. Synonyms flame, flaming There was a small ... at the factory.

fire (n) Examples Fire completely destroyed an old warehouse. There was a small fire at the factory.

to set a meal on fire just before serving (v) The waiter ... d my pancakes in front of my eyes.

flame (v) Examples The waiter flamed my pancakes in front of my eyes.

to awake and intensify some emotions e.g. passion, love, anger (v) Seeing him with his lover made jealousy ... within me.

flame (v) Examples Seeing him with his lover made jealousy flame within me.

to send an offensive message to someone via the Internet (v) I have to install a firewall on my computer as someone ... s me.

flame (v) Examples I have to install a firewall on my computer as someone flames me.

to turn red or orange suddenly or become bright e.g. cheeks (v) She got so frustrated that her cheeks ... d in anger. Synonyms flare

flame (v) Examples She got so frustrated that her cheeks flamed in anger.

the red or yellow gas seen when something is on fire (n) I observed how the firefighters fought with ... s. Synonyms fire, flaming

flame (n) Examples I observed how the firefighters fought with flames.

the act of flying (n) How was your ...? All ... s have been cancelled because of fog.

flight (n) Examples How was your flight? All flights have been cancelled because of fog.

the most colourful and beautiful part of a plant (n) a bunch of ... s Lilies are my favourite type of ... s but I rarely get them. I got a bunch of ... s for my birthday. Synonyms bloom, blossom to pick ... s

flower (n) Examples a bunch of flowers Lilies are my favourite type of flowers but I rarely get them. I got a bunch of flowers for my birthday. to pick flowers

to bend or lay so that one part covers the other (v) ... the newspaper when you have read it. If it's too big, you can always ... it in half.

fold (v) Examples Fold the newspaper when you have read it. If it's too big, you can always fold it in half.

not to be operational due to lack of money (v) Synonyms close, close down, close up, shut down The owners decided to ... the factory and move. Most of the small companies had to ... during the crisis.

fold (v) Examples The owners decided to fold the factory and move. Most of the small companies had to fold during the crisis.

a bend in a stratum of rock (n) You can see very interesting examples of ... s in Slichowice nature reserve in Kielce.

fold (n) Examples You can see very interesting examples of folds in Slichowice nature reserve in Kielce.

something that you eat and that gives you energy (n) The hotel ... was good. Synonyms nutrient cat ... Food is becoming more expensive.

food (n) Examples The hotel food was good. cat food Food is becoming more expensive.

power or strength (n) He pushed the door with a lot of ... The ... of the explosion made everyone fall back. the ... of arguments market ... s

force (n) Examples He pushed the door with a lot of force. The force of the explosion made everyone fall back. the force of arguments market forces

a document where you write information about yourself (n) If you want to buy our products, please fill out the order ... She needed to fill in a...

form (n) Examples If you want to buy our products, please fill out the order form. She needed to fill in a form.

to begin to exist, make something begin to exist or to establish something (v) This idea ... ed in the 1960s. Synonyms constitute, make, organise, organize, shape, spring, take form, take shape What are volcanic islands and how are they ... ed?

form (v) Examples This idea formed in the 1960s. What are volcanic islands and how are they formed?

someone that you know and like (n) best ... make ... s Tommy is playing with his two best ... s outside. Sarah has been my best ... since we were kids.

friend (n) Examples best friend make friends Tommy is playing with his two best friends outside. Sarah has been my best friend since we were kids.

the side that is forward (n) Remember to keep a safe distance away from the car in ... What colour shall we paint the ... of the house? Don't say that in ... of the children! Synonyms forepart There was a garden in ... of the house.

front (n) Examples Remember to keep a safe distance away from the car in front. What colour shall we paint the front of the house? Don't say that in front of the children! There was a garden in front of the house.

a plant that you can eat and that is usually sweet, e.g. an orange or a banana (n) ... and vegetables are the crucial part of my diet. My favourite ... is strawberry.

fruit (n) Examples Fruit and vegetables are the crucial part of my diet. My favourite fruit is strawberry.

a container used for drinking (n) The guest raised his ... in a toast to the bride. Yesterday I broke my favourite beer ... a wine...

glass (n) Examples The guest raised his glass in a toast to the bride. Yesterday I broke my favourite beer glass. a wine glass

a transparent solid substance used for making e.g. windows and bottles (n) He hurt his foot with a piece of broken ... pane of ... Plain ... is transparent.

glass (n) Examples He hurt his foot with a piece of broken glass. pane of glass Plain glass is transparent.

an optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision (n pl) Synonyms specs, spectacles You need a new pair of ... My grandfather doesn't wear ... even though he is 85.

glasses (n pl) Examples You need a new pair of glasses. My grandfather doesn't wear glasses even though he is 85.

a valuable soft yellow metal, used to make coins and jewellery; it is a chemical element: symbol Au (n) He was obsessed with finding ... He has put all his money into ... made of ... the ... rush in California

gold (n) Examples He was obsessed with finding gold. He has put all his money into gold. made of gold the gold rush in California

containing or having the colour of gold (adj) Synonyms aureate, gilded, gilt gold coins He won a ... medal in the competition. When he proposed, he gave her a ... ring with a huge ruby. a ... ring

gold (adj) Examples gold coins He won a gold medal in the competition. When he proposed, he gave her a gold ring with a huge ruby. a gold ring

an institution that officially controls a country (n) The ... announced another tax increase. Synonyms authorities, regime Government representatives met at the convention. the ... of Switzerland

government (n) Examples The government announced another tax increase. Government representatives met at the convention. the government of Switzerland

a relatively small granular particle of a substance (n) A blood cell is much smaller than a ... of sand.

grain (n) Examples A blood cell is much smaller than a grain of sand.

a common low green plant that grows in fields and gardens, eaten by sheep and cows, etc. (n) I walked across the ... Read what the sign says: "Keep off the ..."

grass (n) Examples I walked across the grass. Read what the sign says: "Keep off the grass."

someone who shows the way by leading or advising, e.g. on a trip (n) an experienced mountain ... Synonyms usher a tour ... He has experience as a tour ... We went there without a ... and quite soon got lost.

guide (n) Examples an experienced mountain guide a tour guide He has experience as a tour guide. We went there without a guide and quite soon got lost.

a situation in which the value of goods and services of a company or country increases (n) We are experiencing a period of rapid economic ... The company is expecting zero ... next year.

growth (n) Examples We are experiencing a period of rapid economic growth. The company is expecting zero growth next year.

a state of increasing in size, number or importance (n) plant ... Synonyms increase, increment They took actions in order to limit the ... of population.

growth (n) Examples plant growth They took actions in order to limit the growth of population.

to form a unit or to arrange something into units (v) Synonyms bring together, classify, categorize, gather They were told to ... on their own. We ... students together for discussion activities.

group (v) Examples They were told to group on their own. We group students together for discussion activities.

Get into ... s of three. There are twelve people in my ... I have a ... of friends.

Get into groups of three. There are twelve people in my group. I have a group of friends.

a bag smaller than a suitcase, used for travelling (n) Synonyms bag, suitcase, traveling bag, travelling bag During all the years of constant travelling all over the world Dave used only a small...

grip (n) Examples During all the years of constant travelling all over the world Dave used only a small grip.

to hold something firmly (v) He ... ped the steering wheel. He ... ped my arm tightly, not letting me go.

grip (v) Examples He gripped the steering wheel. He gripped my arm tightly, not letting me go.

(of a feeling or emotion) to have a great effect on someone (v) When it was my turn to perform, I was suddenly ... ped by panic.

grip (v) Examples When it was my turn to perform, I was suddenly gripped by panic.

to absorb someone's attention (v) Sophia's incredible story ... ped me completely.

grip (v) Examples Sophia's incredible story gripped me completely.

control over something or someone (n) The authorities decided to introduce a stronger ... on the citizens.

grip (n) Examples The authorities decided to introduce a stronger grip on the citizens.

an area of coast where ships can dock safely (n) The ... is being extended due to an increase in shipping. I had a room with a view on the ... so I could observe ships.

harbour (n) Examples The harbour is being extended due to an increase in shipping. I had a room with a view on the harbour so I could observe ships.

to maintain or shield a theory, thoughts, or feelings (v) Tom has secretly ... ed his desires.

harbour (v) Examples Tom has secretly harboured his desires.

a place of security and refuge (n) It is not right that we should give ... to someone who acts against the our interest.

harbour (n) Examples It is not right that we should give harbour to someone who acts against the our interest.

lack of disagreement in relations between people (n) Synonyms agreement Before the war broke out, the two nations had lived in ... for centuries.

harmony (n) Examples Before the war broke out, the two nations had lived in harmony for centuries.

a state of looking good, working well with other things, or agreeing with other ideas (n) Synonyms concord, concordance These results are in ... with previous findings. The decor lacks ... - it looks like a hotchpotch of completely random elements.

(of music) a state of being composed of sounds that match well together and are pleasant to listen to (n) She doesn't like modern music - she thinks it lacks...

harmony (n) Examples She doesn't like modern music - she thinks it lacks harmony.

to dislike very much (v) Synonyms detest I ... Mexican food and the smell makes me feel sick. I ... discussing politics.

hate (v) Examples I hate Mexican food and the smell makes me feel sick. I hate discussing politics.

an ability to hear sounds (n) Listening to loud music can impair your ... Synonyms audition

an ability to hear sounds (n) Listening to loud music can impair your ... Synonyms audition

an official meeting (of a court or committee) held in order to find out the facts about a particular thing (n) A disciplinary ... will be held in order to examine charges against the four doctors. a court...

hearing (n) Examples A disciplinary hearing will be held in order to examine charges against the four doctors. a court hearing

to perceive a sound with your ears (v) My grandfather doesn't ... too well any more. Suddenly, I ... d a strange noise in the kitchen.

hear (v) Examples My grandfather doesn't hear too well any more. Suddenly, I heard a strange noise in the kitchen.

an opportunity to be listened to and explain your point of view (n) Synonyms audience They condemned him without a ... Whatever you think of what I've done, I deserve a fair...

hearing (n) Examples They condemned him without a hearing. Whatever you think of what I've done, I deserve a fair hearing.

to make something hot or hotter (v) The first substance we ... ed in this experiment was water. I ... ed lunch in a microwave oven. Synonyms warm

heat (v) Examples The first substance we heated in this experiment was water. I heated lunch in a microwave oven.

something given to those who need it (n) She was still too weak to walk without ... He offered his ... with the housework. Thank you for your ... Synonyms aid, assist, assistance

help (n) Examples She was still too weak to walk without help. He offered his help with the housework. Thank you for your help.

a record or narrative description of past events (n) Synonyms account, chronicle, story, tale That was the worst disaster in human ... The ... of Ancient Egypt is fascinating.

history (n) Examples That was the worst disaster in human history. The history of Ancient Egypt is fascinating.

an empty space inside something (n) There is a big ... in the road. He dug a ... to plant a tree. Synonyms hollow

hole (n) Examples There is a big hole in the road. He dug a hole to plant a tree.

to want or wish for with a feeling of expectation (v) I ... that your plan will work. I ... you will behave better. Synonyms desire, trust

hope (v) Examples I hope that your plan will work. I hope you will behave better.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day (n) The job will take more than an ... Synonyms 60 minutes I will be back in a couple of ... s, I promise, but I have to go now. for ... s

hour (n) Examples The job will take more than an hour. I will be back in a couple of hours, I promise, but I have to go now. for hours

the quality of being funny (n) I fail to see the ... in it.

humour (n) Examples I fail to see the humour in it.

water frozen in the solid state (n) Americans like ... in their drinks...-hockey is my favourite sport and I watch it regularly.

ice (n) Examples Americans like ice in their drinks. Ice-hockey is my favourite sport and I watch it regularly.

the main thing you are thinking about or a plan for doing something (n) Synonyms thought The ... never entered my mind. to have a good ... of to have no ... It was not a good ... to go out so late.

idea (n) Examples The idea never entered my mind. to have a good idea of to have no idea It was not a good idea to go out so late.

a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (n) The ... seemed to be coming from some electric device. Synonyms pulsation, pulse, pulsing

impulse (n) Examples The impulse seemed to be coming from some electric device.

a sudden urge to do something (n) Synonyms caprice, whim If you feel a sudden ... to eat, first drink a glass of water.

impulse (n) Examples If you feel a sudden impulse to eat, first drink a glass of water.

to become (or to make something) bigger in amount, value, number or degree, etc. (v) The amount of work ... d. The boss finally ... d her salary. The university ... d the number of students it admitted. Synonyms aggrandize, amplify, augment, boost

increase (v) Examples The amount of work increased. The boss finally increased her salary. The university increased the number of students it admitted.

the production of goods and services for sale (n) Synonyms manufacture Heavy ... is concentrated in the south of the country. the steel ... American ... uses computers to control production. the film...

industry (n) Examples Heavy industry is concentrated in the south of the country. the steel industry American industry uses computers to control production. the film industry

to sign a document in order to make it valid (v) They ... ed the contract. He ... ed all the documents.

ink (v) Examples They inked the contract. He inked all the documents.

a liquid used for printing, writing or drawing (n) The letter was written in black...

ink (n) Examples The letter was written in black ink.

a small animal such as an ant or fly (n) Many ... s bite. There were many flying ... s by the lake.

insect (n) Examples Many insects bite. There were many flying insects by the lake.

a device that requires skill for proper use (n) Science has given us new ... s to fight disease. Synonyms tool The man's injuries were caused by a sharp...

instrument (n) Examples Science has given us new instruments to fight disease. The man's injuries were caused by a sharp instrument.

an object used for producing music, such as a piano or violin (n) We paid a visit to the world's largest museum of musical ... s. Can you play any ...?

instrument (n) Examples We paid a visit to the world's largest museum of musical instruments. Can you play any instrument?

an arrangement with a company in which you pay them money and they pay the costs if anything bad happens to you or your possessions (n) Synonyms policy Your ... doesn't cover loss of income. After the accident he lost his health...

insurance (n) Examples Your insurance doesn't cover loss of income. After the accident he lost his health insurance.

to make somebody give them attention and discover more about them (v) It may ... you to know that we're getting married soon. The commission was ... ed in what they had to say.

interest (v) Examples It may interest you to know that we're getting married soon. The commission was interested in what they had to say.

money that a bank charges for borrowing money (n) I borrowed money for a car at 15%...

a new useful device, tool, etc. created as a result of study and experiments or an act of creating it (n) The ... of the television revolutionised modern culture. The washing machine is an extremely useful...

invention (n) Examples The invention of the television revolutionised modern culture. The washing machine is an extremely useful invention.

an ability allowing one to have a lot of new and clever ideas (n) I was amazed at her ... His powers of ... make him the most creative worker.

invention (n) Examples I was amazed at her invention. His powers of invention make him the most creative worker.

a story, excuse, etc. that is made up rather than based on facts (n) The story of his grandpa's funeral was pure...

invention (n) Examples The story of his grandpa's funeral was pure invention.

household appliance used to smooth clothes (n) Jane forgot to switch the ... off and burned down her flat. My ... doesn't work, so my trousers are creased.

iron (n) Examples Jane forgot to switch the iron off and burned down her flat. My iron doesn't work, so my trousers are creased.

a common hard magnetic metal used to make steel, symbol: Fe (n) How can I remove the rust from the ... door? made of ... the ... and steel industry Your diet is rich in...

iron (n) Examples How can I remove the rust from the iron door? made of iron the iron and steel industry Your diet is rich in iron.

very strong and firm (adj) You need an ... condition to cycle around the world. His ... will power amazes me.

iron (adj) Examples You need an iron condition to cycle around the world. His iron will power amazes me.

Could you ... this shirt for me? I won't ... your clothes, you can do it yourself.

Could you iron this shirt for me? I won't iron your clothes, you can do it yourself.

a soft food made from fruit juice and gelatine (n) We had raspberry ... for dessert. Synonyms Jell-O (AmE), jello (AmE)

jelly (n) Examples We had raspberry jelly for dessert.

any soft solid substance that shakes when touched (n) Frogs lay abundant eggs that are covered in protective...

jelly (n) Examples Frogs lay abundant eggs that are covered in protective jelly.

to put or come together (v) Our paths ... ed... these two parts so that they fit together. I ... ed the company last year. Synonyms bring together, connect, link, link up, unite, fall in, get together

join (v) Examples Our paths joined. Join these two parts so that they fit together. I joined the company last year.

the act of travelling from one place to another, especially over a long distance (n) My friends went on a ... to China. The ... took us longer than expected because we got lost. Synonyms travel

journey (n) Examples My friends went on a journey to China. The journey took us longer than expected because we got lost.

to form a critical opinion about something or someone (v) Synonyms estimate, evaluate, gauge, guess, label I cannot ... some works of modern art. It's difficult to ... whether what he did was right or wrong. It's not fair to ... by appearances alone.

judge (v) Examples I cannot judge some works of modern art. It's difficult to judge whether what he did was right or wrong. It's not fair to judge by appearances alone.

to decide if someone is guilty of committing a crime (v) He was ... d guilty of murder. Synonyms adjudicate, try

judge (v) Examples He was judged guilty of murder.

a forward movement by leaps and bounds (n) There’s been a big ... in prices. He approached us in a series of ... s. the best ... of the competition The gymnast was famous for her impressive ... s. Synonyms leap

jump (n) Examples There’s been a big jump in prices. He approached us in a series of jumps. the best jump of the competition The gymnast was famous for her impressive jumps.

They were ... into the pool.

They were jumping into the pool.

a blow with the foot (n) Synonyms boot He gave the ball a powerful ... Just give the door a good ... if it doesn't open.

kick (n) Examples He gave the ball a powerful kick. Just give the door a good kick if it doesn't open.

The boy ... ed the ball. He ... ed the empty bottle into the bushes.

The boy kicked the ball. He kicked the empty bottle into the bushes.

to touch someone on the cheek, lips, etc. with your lips to express love, greeting, or affection (v) Synonyms buss, osculate, snog When I was small, my parent always used to ... me goodnight.

kiss (v) Examples When I was small, my parent always used to kiss me goodnight.

all the information, abilities and understanding a person or people have gained through their own experience or learning (n) have intimate ... of Synonyms cognition, realization The course gave me a lot of theoretical and practical ... of accounting.

knowledge (n) Examples have intimate knowledge of The course gave me a lot of theoretical and practical knowledge of accounting.

to set down on land after travelling by water or air (v) The plane will be ... ing in ten minutes. Synonyms bring down, put down, touch down Their plane has already ... ed.

land (v) Examples The plane will be landing in ten minutes. Their plane has already landed.

a country, or a place where something happens (n) Synonyms state He returned to the ... of his birth. And they lived happily in a ... far, far away.

land (n) Examples He returned to the land of his birth. And they lived happily in a land far, far away.

a set of words and a system of using them in order to communicate (n) During a job interview your body ... is very important. It's useful to speak a foreign ... the English...

language (n) Examples During a job interview your body language is very important. It's useful to speak a foreign language. the English language

the act of showing amusement and joy (n) I heard a loud ... coming from the living room full of guests.

laugh (n) Examples I heard a loud laugh coming from the living room full of guests.

The boy ... and kept on going. I could do nothing but ... Everyone at the table...

The boy laughed and kept on going. I could do nothing but laugh. Everyone at the table laughed.

the whole set of rules that control the behaviour of people (n) Synonyms body of rules, regulations I won't take that money! It's against the ...! The ... was changed with the new constitutions.

law (n) Examples I won't take that money! It's against the law! The law was changed with the new constitutions.

a soft metal (symbol Pb, atomic number 82) (n) a ... pipe ... is a heavy metal.

lead (n) Examples a lead pipe Lead is a heavy metal.

information pointing toward a possible solution (n) Synonyms trail, clue The police are following a promising...

lead (n) Examples The police are following a promising lead.

to be the best in something (v) The United States continues to ... the world in science and technology. Synonyms top

lead (v) Examples The United States continues to lead the world in science and technology.

a rope or chain tied to a dog to control it when taking it for a walk (n) I always keep my dog on ... when I walk it. Synonyms leash (AmE)

lead (n) Examples I always keep my dog on lead when I walk it.

to take somebody somewhere (v) Where does this road ...? Synonyms bring The discussion ... to interesting conclusions.

lead (v) Examples Where does this road lead? The discussion led to interesting conclusions.

to gain knowledge or skills (v) We should ... from her. It was a pleasant surprise to ... of her marriage. Children should ... to save. Synonyms acquire, study, find out learn sth the hard way

to gain knowledge or skills (v) We should ... from her. It was a pleasant surprise to ... of her marriage. Children should ... to save. Synonyms acquire, study, find out learn sth the hard way

made of animal skin (adj) Basically all rock stars wear ... pants. leather shoes ... jackets are much more expensive than those made of artificial materials.

leather (adj) Examples Basically all rock stars wear leather pants. leather shoes Leather jackets are much more expensive than those made of artificial materials.

a written message sent to someone (via traditional mail) (n) The traditional form of a ... was replaced by e-mail. He couldn't tell her that he didn't love her anymore, so he sent her a ... Synonyms missive, message

letter (n) Examples The traditional form of a letter was replaced by e-mail. He couldn't tell her that he didn't love her anymore, so he sent her a letter.

any character of the alphabet used to represent speech (n) Please write your name in capital ... s. Name a city that starts with the ...... E... to teach somebody ... s

letter (n) Examples Please write your name in capital letters. Name a city that starts with the letter... E... to teach somebody letters

having a flat, smooth surface (adj) Synonyms plane Before you put tiles on the floor, make sure that it is perfectly...

level (adj) Examples Before you put tiles on the floor, make sure that it is perfectly level.

amount, degree or standard of something (n) The ... of secrecy in our company is high. We provide a really high ... of service. noise ... Synonyms degree, grade, tier, stage, point

level (n) Examples The level of secrecy in our company is high. We provide a really high level of service. noise level