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abbey (n) a religious place or building where monks or nuns live
Example
Westminster Abbey was founded in 960 A.D.
acceptable (adj) good enough to be accepted or approved of
Example
My grades were acceptable to my parents.
Synonym
all right, decent, satisfactory
Antonym
unacceptable
Word Family
acceptably, acceptability
amid (prep) among or surrounded by
Example
The town is set amid the hills.
anyway (adv) in any case; anyhow; no matter what happens
Example
She was ill but went to school anyway.
Synonym
all the same, anyhow, nevertheless
astronomer (n) a scientist who studies the universe and the celestial bodies
Example
I’ m very interested in outer space and want to be an astronomer when I grow up.
atone (v) to make up for; make amends
Example
She atoned for her crime by spending 8 years in prison.
Synonym
make amends, repent
Word Family
atonement
attraction (n) a thing or quality that attracts
Example
The beach is one of this town's many attractions.
bank (n) the ground at the edge of a river or stream
Example
the ground at the edge of a river or stream.
Synonym
shore
barely (adv) only just; hardly
Example
I could barely see the road in the fog.
Synonym
hardly, just, little, scarcely
battlefield (n) the area in which a battle takes place
Example
Many soldiers were killed in the battlefield.
Synonym
front
BBQ (n) abbreviation of "barbeque," a metal frame on which meat, fish or vegetables are cooked outside over a fire
Example
We are going to have a barbeque with grilled sausages and pork chops.
bloodshed (n) the spilling of blood through injury or violence
Example
Wars result in much bloodshed.
Synonym
violence, warfare
boar (n) a wild pig that lives in Europe, Asia, and Africa
Example
Boars that have escaped from farms are now common in the southeastern mountains of the United States.
brand new (expr) having never been used before; completely new
Example
We drove our brand new car home from the car dealer.
Synonym
fresh,
Antonym
ancient, old
breath (n) the air that flows into and out of the lungs during breathing
Example
Take a deep breath!
Synonym
wind
British (adj) of or having to do with Great Britain or its people or language
Example
We studied British history.
catch (v) to get control of (someone or something moving away); capture
Example
The cat tried to catch the mouse.
Synonym
capture, overhaul, take, trap
channel (n) a long, narrow body of water that joins two larger bodies of water
Example
We're going to take a trip across the Channel.
Synonym
waterway
clue (n) a hint that helps solve a puzzle, problem, or mystery
Example
The detective found many clues at the scene of the crime.
Synonym
hint, lead
commentary (n) a spoken description of an event on the radio or television that is broadcast as the event happens
Example
The commentary on the Olympic games was much better on the other channel.
concession (n) (Brit) a reduction in the usual price of something, which is available to students, old or unemployed people
Example
You can get travel concessions if you are over 65.
Synonym
reduction
conservation (n) the protection of natural resources, such as soil, water, or forests, from loss, pollution, or waste
Example
Our town council supports conservation.
Synonym
preservation
Word Family
conservational, conservationist
consideration (n) something that must be taken into account in making a decision
Example
Take into consideration that winter is coming.
contest (n) a race or game that people try to win to get a prize; competition
Example
My cousin won first prize in the math contest.
Synonym
competition, event, match, race
Word Family
contestant
cooperation (n) the act of working together
Example
With your cooperation, we can finish planting the flowers today.
Synonym
teamwork
copper (n) a reddish brown metal that is one of the chemical elements.
Example
That shiny tea kettle is made of copper.
countryside (n) a rural area
Example
Crete has very picturesque countryside.
Synonym
country, land
dearie (n) (informal, old-fashioned) darling; dear
Example
Do you need some help with that, dearie?
display (n) anything displayed or brought forth to be seen
Example
We looked over the display of fine jewellery.
Synonym
exhibition
dome (n) a rounded roof or ceiling on a room or building
Example
Dome structures made of various materials have a long architectural lineage extending into prehistory.
embark (v) to board a ship when beginning a trip.
Example
We embarked at New York Harbour.
Synonym
board, sail
Word Family
embarkation, embarkment
emotional (adj) having to do with strong feeling or emotion
Example
Caring for a pet can have emotional benefits.
Synonym
psychological
Antonym
physical
Word Family
emotionally
environment (n) everything that surrounds a particular type of living thing and affects its growth and health
Example
Many tropical birds thrive in the environment of a rain forest.
Synonym
habitat, surroundings
Word Family
environmental, environmentally
fit in (phr) to feel a sense of belonging
Example
You fit in well at your new job.
flamenco (n) a dance form of Spanish gypsies with strongly rhythmical music
Example
Flamenco is a difficult dance.
fountain (n) a spray of water created by a machine, or the structure from which the water flows
Example
The garden fountain attracts many birds.
highlight (n) that which is exceptionally and pleasurably memorable, important, or prominent
Example
Her speech was the highlight of the conference.
hometown (n) the town in which one was born or grew up
Example
My cousin grew up in Italy. Rome is his hometown.
Synonym
home
impress (v) to make a strong impact on (someone), especially a positive impact
Example
He tried to impress the girl next door by doing tricks on his bike.
Word Family
impression, impressive
impression (n) a strong feeling or idea that comes from experience
Example
My impression of my teacher got better as the year went on.
Synonym
belief, opinion
inclusive (adj) an inclusive price or amount includes everything
Example
My rent is 500 euro a month inclusive (of heating, water and electricity bills).
Antonym
exclusive
Word Family
inclusively, inclusiveness
journey (n) a long trip from one place to another
Example
The brilliant tale depicts the journey of Lemuel Gulliver, an Englishman, and his encounters.
Synonym
passage, trip
leg (n) a specific distance in a journey or race
Example
I fell in the last leg of the race.
Word Family
legless, leglike 
negotiate (v) to bargain or come to an agreement with another person
Example
You must negotiate before you reach an agreement.
Synonym
bargain
Word Family
negotiator, negotiation
negotiation (n) (often plural) discussions meant to help people agree on something
Example
I don't have good negotiation skills.
Synonym
agreement, bargaining
nursery (n) a place where young fish are grown
Example
There is a fish nursery near my house.
observatory (n) a building that has equipment for studying the sun, moon, planets, and stars
Example
Most ground-based observatories are located far from major centers of population.
party (n) a group of people brought together for a particular purpose
Example
The search party finally found the missing child.
Synonym
team,
phew (excl) (informal, mainly humorous)a breathy exhalation used to express exhaustion, relief, or surprise
Example
Phew! We got here just in time!
pie (n) a pastry shell filled with fruit, meat, or other filling, and baked
Example
Lemon pie is my favorite dessert.
pinch (n) to press hard between two surfaces, such as the finger and thumb
Example
He pinched my cheek.
Synonym
squeeze
point (n) the meaning or purpose of a statement or action
Example
What's the point of that joke?
Synonym
meaning
Word Family
pointless
pub (n) (informal) a bar or tavern
Example
We all met down at the pub for a beer.
Synonym
bar, saloon, tavern
Pyrenees (n) (plural) a range of mountains between France and Spain
Example
The Pyrenees form a natural border between France and Spain.
Word Family
Pyrenean 
queue (v) to wait in a line of people
Example
We had to queue for an hour to get tickets.
Synonym
line
recording (n) the act or process of making a record, compact disk, or cassette tape
Example
Recording the interview helped the reporter write an accurate article.
reporter (n) a person whose job is to report news for a newspaper, magazine, television or radio station
Example
The reporter wrote an interesting newspaper article about our school.
Synonym
journalist, newscaster
rock pool (n) a small area of sea water contained by the rocks around it
Example
Deep rock pools provide shelter from waves, allowing fragile organisms to live on an otherwise exposed rocky shore.
sandy (adj) made of or like sand
Example
Many plants won't grow in sandy soil.
sauerkraut (n) shredded cabbage that has been salted and allowed to ferment in its own juices
Example
Germans like sauerkraut.
sausage (n) a mixture of chopped meat and spices stuffed into a casing of animal intestine
Example
Barbecued sausages are delicious.
savour (v) to enjoy the taste or smell of
Example
He savoured every bite of the pie.
Synonym
relish
seabed (n) the floor of an ocean or sea
Example
The seabed has been explored to some extent by scuba divers with special apparatuses.
seascape (n) a view of the ocean or a representation of it, such as a painting
Example
I have a collection of seascape pictures.
Seine (n) a river in northern France. It flows through Paris and into the English Channel.
Example
The average depth of the Seine is about nine and a half meters.
senior citizen (n) an older person, especially one who is past the age of sixty-five and retired
Example
Our community offers computer lessons for senior citizens.
set off (v) to start a journey
Example
What time will we have to set off for our trip?
solution (n) an answer to or explanation of a problem
Example
Mary used multiplication to find the solution.
Synonym
answer, resolution
spirit (n) the meaning or intent of a thing
Example
The judge tried to stay true to the spirit of the law.
Synonym
aim, intent, purpose
squirt (v) to wet with liquid shot out in a thin jet or spray
Example
He squirted me with a water gun.
state (v) to say or write; express
Example
He stated his opinion.
Synonym
assert, declare, indicate, report
Antonym
imply
Word Family
statement
state of the art (n) something that is cutting edge and makes use of the latest technology
Example
An example of a state of the art television is one that has 3d technology.
tapas (n) small amounts of Spanish food served, especially with alcoholic drinks, in Spanish bars and restaurants
Example
Tapas bars are very popular in Spain.
tip (n) a piece of secret and useful information; a small, useful idea; hint
Example
I bought a book full of gardening tips.
Synonym
advice, hint, pointer
tractor (n) a powerful motor vehicle with large tires used to pull plows and other farm machines
Example
Tractors can be generally classified as two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive.
trailer (n) a wagon pulled by a car or truck and used to carry a load
Example
When we go on vacation we put all the extra baggage in the trailer behind our car.
zip (v) to move or act quickly and with energy
Example
He zipped through his chores so he could go out with his friends.