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abbreviation (n) a shortened form of a word or phrase used in writing
Example
"Tues." is an abbreviation for the word "Tuesday".
adolescence (n) the period in a person's life between childhood and adulthood
Example
In his adolescence, he was the school's football star.
allergic (adj) having an allergy
Example
Because she is allergic to cat hair, she will not enter their house.
approximately (adv) about; almost; close to a particular number although not exactly that number
Example
I'll arrive in approximately two hours.
Synonym
about
Antonym
exactly, sharp
ban (v) to forbid or have an official rule against; prohibit
Example
The law bans drunk driving.
Synonym
bar, forbid, prohibit
Antonym
license, permit
bar graph (n) a graph that uses bars of different lengths to show information
Example
Bar graphs are a good way to show relative sizes.
Synonym
Bar chart
bean (n) the seed or seed pod of certain plants which are eaten as a vegetable
Example
Bean soup is really nice, especially during winter time.
behavioural (adj) of or concerning the behaviour of a person, animal, or other organism
Example
I studied behavioural psychology at the university.
boiled (adj) cooked in water that is boiling
Example
I like boiled eggs for breakfast.
borscht (n) a hot or cold beet soup, often served with sour cream
Example
My mother likes having borscht as a starter.
calorie (n) a unit for measuring the amount of energy that a food can produce when taken into the body
Example
The more calories something has, the more energy it can provide for the body.
campaign (n) a series of planned actions carried out in order to reach a particular goal
Example
We are helping with the campaign for her election as governor.
Synonym
crusade, drive
Word Family
campaigner 
celebrity (n) a person who is famous
Example
Some actors are celebrities.
chef (n) a cook in charge of a hotel or restaurant kitchen
Example
Ilias Mamalakis is a famous Greek chef.
consider (v) to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision
Example
Don't make any decisions before you've considered the matter.
Synonym
count, regard
Antonym
disregard, ignore
Word Family
consideration
consume (v) to use up
Example
A car's engine consumes fuel.
Synonym
eat, finish, spend
Antonym
save
Word Family
consumer, consumption
contribute (v) to give something, especially money, in order to provide or achieve something together with other people
Example
Her family have contributed 50,000 euros to the fund.
Synonym
donate
Word Family
contribution
dairy (adj) foods which are made from milk, such as cream, butter and cheese
Example
My grandfather loves dairy products, especially cheese.
data (n) facts, figures, or other pieces of information that can be used to learn about something
Example
Data about population growth is constantly being collected by governments.
Synonym
statistics, material
disgust (n) a strong dislike caused by something that offends
Example
We were filled with disgust when we saw how the animals in the pet store were treated.
Antonym
delight
Word Family
disgusting, disgusted
dominate (v) to control by the use of power; rule
Example
The large country dominates the small countries that are next to it.
Synonym
command, govern, rule
Word Family
dominant, domination
double (v) to become twice as large
Example
The town's population doubles every ten years.
edit (v) to correct, cut, add to, or change with the goal of producing a finished piece of writing or a film
Example
I need to edit my essay before it is ready to hand in.
Synonym
amend, modify, revise
Word Family
editing, editor, edition
encouragement (n) when someone talks or behaves in a way that gives you confidence to do something
Example
I couldn't have finished writing the book without your encouragement.
Synonym
promotion, support
exercise (v) to do physical activity in order to keep the body healthy
Example
I exercise in the gym every morning.
fizzy drink(s) (n) bubbling refreshments
Example
Children love fizzy drinks!
forbid (v) to give orders that prevent or prohibit
Example
They have forbidden swimming here.
Synonym
ban, prohibit, outlaw
Antonym
allow, authorize
funding package (n) a sum of money used for a specific purpose
Example
A 10million pounds funding package supported his campaign on building the new children's hospital.
gate (n) an opening for entering or leaving a building or walled area
Example
We left the stadium through the main gate.
Synonym
entrance
generate (v) to bring into being or to produce
Example
The human body generates heat.
Synonym
create, originate, produce, provoke
Word Family
generation, generator
grilled (adj) cooked on a grill
Example
We had grilled hamburgers for dinner.
headline (n) the title to front page newspaper article that tells what the article is about
Example
The news of his wedding was splashed in headlines across all newspapers.
home economics (n) the skills and art of managing a home, including nutrition, interior design, and child development
Example
Home economics is a school subject dealing with how to run a house well.
Word Family
home economist 
junk food (n) snack food that does not give the body many nutrients
Example
Junk food usually contains a great deal of fat or sugar.
launch (v) to start
Example
She launched her campaign for president.
Synonym
begin, commence, introduce, start
low-fat (adj) containing only a small amount of fat
Example
She prefers low-fat products.
manifesto (n) a public statement of principles and intentions, usually by an organized political group or person
Example
The principles of our organization are all laid out in our manifesto.
Synonym
public notice
mashed potatoes (n) crushed potatoes forming a soft mass
Example
Do you want mashed potatoes with your sausage?
meal (n) an occasion when food is eaten, or the food which is eaten on such an occasion
Example
A healthy meal includes vegetables.
Synonym
dish
nutrient (n) something in food that helps people, animals, and plants live and grow
Example
If you don't get enough nutrients, you may become sick.
nutritious (adj) having a large amount of vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients
Example
Raw spinach is especially nutritious.
permit (v) to allow; let
Example
Will you permit me to go to the dance?
Synonym
allow, let
Antonym
ban, prevent, prohibit
Word Family
permitted, permission
petition (n) a formal, written request by many people that is made to a person in authority
Example
Many parents signed the petition asking the school board to lower taxes.
Synonym
application
Word Family
petitioner 
pie chart (n) a circle which is divided from its centre into several parts to show how a total amount is divided up
Example
It is easy to prepare a pie chart using a computer.
pudding (n) a sweet food served at the end of a meal
Example
Christmas pudding is my favourite dessert.
put up with (phr) to accept or live with something bad
Example
We'll have to put up with this noise until the workers are finished.
Synonym
tolerate, accept
sausage (n) a mixture of chopped meat and spices in a tube-like form
Example
In some countries people have sausages and eggs for breakfast.
seafood (n) any sea animal that is served as food
Example
There are very good recipes for seafood casserole.
signature (n) a person's written name, used to sign documents, letters, or checks
Example
Electronic signatures sent through the internet are accepted these days.
skip (v) to jump about from one thing to another, ignoring or leaving out important details
Example
The speaker skipped from one idea to the next in her speech.
Synonym
jump
slip (v) to pass or put quickly or quietly
Example
Grandma slipped a five-euro note into my pocket.
Synonym
slide
Word Family
slippery
starter (n) a small dish served as the first part of a meal
Example
We had soup as a starter.
state (n) the condition of a person or thing
Example
The old house was in a bad state.
Synonym
condition
support (v) to provide enough for
Example
Parents support their families by working.
Synonym
provide for, take care of
Antonym
neglect
Word Family
supporting, supporter
vegetarian (n) a person who does not eat meat
Example
According to a survey a great number of women are vegetarians.
Word Family
vegetarianism
yoghurt (n) a soft food that is made from sour milk and often flavoured or sweetened with fruit
Example
I am on a diet, so I will have a yoghurt for lunch.