THE BODY
the organ in your chest that sends the blood around your body
heart
if the police do this, the person is taken to a police station because the police think they have done something illegal
arrest
someone whose job is to give their opinion about something, especially films, books, music, etc.
critic
to formally establish a new company, organization, system, way of working, etc.
set up
the noun form of 'entertain'
entertainment
I noticed/realized a beautiful sunset as I walked along the beach last night.
noticed
I...(use + sleep) with the curtains open. (accustomed to)
I am used to sleeping
When I was a child, I _____ visit my grandparents every summer.
would
to use your teeth to cut into something or someone
bite
the crime of illegally entering (breaking in) a building and stealing things
burglary
the photographers who follow famous people everywhere they go in order to take photographs of them for newspapers and magazines
paparazzi
the most important building of an organization or company, or the people working there
head office
this prefix means 'two'
bi
Wearing a seatbelt can help avoid/prevent serious injuries in a car accident.
prevent
The repairs on the bridge need _____ (finish), and a skilled team of engineers is being hired for the job.
finishing
I should _____ completed my assignment last night, but I got distracted and didn't finish it.
have
the joint (= place where two bones are connected) between the foot and the leg, or the thin part of the leg just above the foot
ankle
to examine a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth
invesigate
a reporter for radio or television who provides a spoken description of and remarks on an event, especially a sports competition, as it happens
commentator
a situation in which a business spends more money than it earns
loss
the noun form of 'intend'
intention
I wish/hope I could go on a vacation right now and relax on a tropical beach.
wish
The police _____ (watch) over the neighborhood every night, ensuring our safety.
watch
He felt _____ if time had stopped when he gazed into her eyes during their romantic dinner by candlelight.
as
to close one eye for a short time as a way of greeting someone or showing friendliness, etc., or of showing that you are not serious about something you have said
wink
the act of getting money from people or forcing them to do something by threatening to tell a secret of theirs or to harm them
blackmail
based on real facts and not influenced by personal beliefs or feelings
objective
the company that sells most of a product or service
the market leader
this prefix means 'wrongly'
mis
I tried to advise/warn them about the approaching storm, but they didn't take my advice seriously.
warn
I _____ my car _____ (service) yesterday to ensure it runs smoothly during our road trip next week.
had my car serviced
She studied diligently _____ as not to fail the exam.
so
either of the two organs in the chest with which people and some animals breathe
lung
the person who is on trial in a law court
accused
these news reports and articles are intended to be shocking and exciting rather than serious
sensational
an unsuccessful product, plan, etc.
flop
the noun form of 'vandal'
vandalism
She had to refuse/deny the tempting offer because it conflicted with her principles and values.
refuse
Both cats and dogs _____ (be) popular pets in our neighborhood.
are
She admitted _____ cheated on the exam.
having
to raise your shoulders and then lower them in order to say you do not know or are not interested
shrug
the crime of taking goods or people into or out of a country illegally
smuggling
a person, usually a woman, who gives advice to people with personal problems, especially in a regular magazine or newspaper article
agony aunt
a group of shops, restaurants, hotels, or other businesses owned by the same company
chain
this suffix means 'resistant to'
proof
The sun began to raise/rise over the horizon, casting a warm, golden glow across the landscape.
rise
She struggled at first, but eventually, she _____ (work) long hours.
got used to working
_____ her age, my mother is still very active.
Despite
the part of a person's leg above the knee
thigh
to decide officially in a law court that someone is not guilty of a particular crime
acquit
showing an unreasonable like or dislike for someone or something based on personal opinions
biased
a period when the economy of a country is not successful and conditions for business are bad
recession
the noun form of 'wide'
width
She lay/laid down on the couch and closed her eyes to take a short nap.
lay
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Getting used to _____ (ignore) by her colleagues was a difficult adjustment for Jane.
being ignored
_____ church on Main Street is known for its stunning architecture and intricate stained glass windows.
The