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admit (v) to allow someone to enter somewhere
Example
This movie ticket admits one.
Synonym
accept, let in
Antonym
exclude, expel, reject
Word Family
admission
await (v) to wait for; look forward to
Example
We eagerly awaited our grandparents' visit.
Synonym
expect, wait for
before (prep) in a position in front of someone or something
Example
The students performed the play before their families.
blind (adj) not able to see; having no sight
Example
A large dog led the blind man across the street.
Synonym
sightless
Word Family
blindness 
by the way (phr) used when you say something that does not relate to what is being discussed
Example
By the way, have you ever met his wife?
Synonym
incidentally
dimension (n) a measurement of the length, width, or height of something
Example
The dimensions of the box are two feet long, one foot wide, and six inches deep.
Synonym
measure, measurementsize
disabled (adj) having an illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult to do the things that other people do
Example
The accident left him severely disabled.
display (n) a performance or a collection of things for people to look at
Example
There is always a fireworks display on New Year's Eve.
Synonym
exhibition, presentationshow
excitement (n) when people feel very happy and enthusiastic
Example
Their excitement about summer vacation made it difficult to pay attention in class.
Synonym
enthusiasm, stir
facility (n) a building made or used for a particular activity
Example
The new sports facility will offer evening basketball.
Synonym
building
firework (n) a small object that explodes to produce a loud noise and bright colours and is often used to celebrate special events
Example
We saw a New Year's Eve fireworks display.
giggle (n) a silly or nervous laugh
Example
Stop that giggling at the back!
Synonym
laughter
keep in mind (phr) to remember or think about someone or something when you are doing something
Example
You must always keep the reader in mind when writing an article.
keep in touch (phr) keep writing or talking, even though you do not see each other often
Example
I met him when I worked in Rome, and I've kept in touch with him ever since.
look forward (v) to be excited and pleased about something that is going to happen
Example
I'm really looking forward to our vacation.
ordinary (adj) usual or normal
Example
In their real life film stars are just ordinary people, like you and me.
Synonym
everyday, normal, regular, usual
Antonym
odd, special, strange
Word Family
ordinarily 
P.S. (abb) an abbreviation for postscript used when you want to add extra information at the end of a letter or email
Example
At the end of the letter, she wrote "P.S. I'll call you next week."
pick sb up (v) to let someone get into your car, boat etc and take them somewhere
Example
The survivors were picked up by fishing boats.
purpose (n) why you do something or why something exists
Example
The purpose of wearing boots is to keep your feet warm and dry.
Synonym
aim, end, goal, objective
Word Family
purposeful, purposeless
regret (v) to feel sorry about a situation, especially something that you wish you had not done
Example
The prisoner regretted his mistakes.
Word Family
regrettable, regrettably 
ride (n) a large device, such as a merry-go-round or roller coaster, that people ride for fun
Example
They went on all the rides at the fair.
roller coaster (n) an exciting entertainment which is like a fast train that goes up and down very steep slopes
Example
The roller coaster is my favourite ride as I am an adventurous type.
rubber raft (n) A small flat rubber boat filled with air, used for example if a boat sinks
Example
Lifeguard rescue teams use rubber rafts.
screen (n) a flat surface in a cinema, on a television or a computer system on which pictures or words are shown
Example
I bought a computer with an 19-inch screen.
Word Family
screening 
sensational (adj) very exciting or extremely good
Example
We aren't fooled by sensational ads on TV.
Synonym
fantastic
Antonym
dull
Word Family
sensationally 
separately (adv) apart; not together; in a separate way
Example
My parents live separately.
sight (n) something which you see, especially something interesting
Example
So, Maria's showing you the sights of Athens, is she?
Synonym
spectacle
slide (n) a large object that children climb and slide down as a game
Example
There are slides and swings in the playground.
Synonym
chute
spin (v) If something spins or you spin something, it turns around and around quickly
Example
I felt my head spinning after attending the lecture.
Synonym
roll, rotate, swirl
splash (v) to move in water so that drops of it go in all directions
Example
We splashed in the ocean.
sunscreen (n) a cream or oil that you put into your skin to stop the sun from burning you
Example
You should always put on sunscreen in the sun.
theme park (n) a park with entertainments, such as games, machines to ride on, restaurants, etc, that are all based on one idea
Example
Disneyland is one of the most famous theme parks.
thrill (n) a strong feeling of excitement and pleasure
Example
I felt a thrill as our car raced through the night
Synonym
kick, quiver, tingle
Word Family
thrilling, thrilled
tumble (v) to fall quickly and without control
Example
The puppies tumbled over each other.
Synonym
cascade, roll, topple
twist and turn (phr) if a path, road, stream etc twists and turns, it has a lot of bends in it
Example
The river twists and turns through the green fields.
unlimited (adj) without any limits
Example
The daily ticket gives unlimited access to all rides.
Synonym
absolute, immeasurable
Word Family
unlimitedly, unlimitedness 
vary (v) to change from time to time or as a result of some other change
Example
His mood varies depending on the weather.
Synonym
change
Word Family
varying, varied, variety 
wheelchair (n) a chair with wheels used by someone who cannot walk
Example
He spent the last ten years of his life in a wheelchair after a fall which left him paralysed.