my 3rd year dictionary

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MY 3RD YEAR DICTIONARYBY SLOBODAN RADMANOVIC 83/2009 DLS

TO LEKTOR MILENA LUKSIC


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UNIT 1 Vocalbulary

ambitiousadjective/mb.s/

Definition

having a strong wish to be successful, powerful or richan ambitiousyounglawyer

He's very ambitiousforhis children(= He wants them to be successful).

If a plan or idea is ambitious, it needs a great amount of skill and effort to be successful or beachievedShe has some ambitious expansionplansfor her business.

The government has announced an ambitious programme to modernize the railway network.

The original completion date wasover-ambitious, so we have had to delay the opening by six months.

ancientadjective/en.tnt/

Definition

of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time ancient civilizations/rights/laws

ancient monuments/ruins/woodlands

the ancient kingdoms of Mexico

People have lived in this valley since ancienttimes.History, ancientand modern, has taught these people an intense distrust of their neighbours.

INFORMALvery oldHe's got an ancient computer.

describes the period in European history from the earliest known societies to the end of theRoman Empirethe ancient Egyptians/Greeks/Romans

The ancient Britons inhabited these parts of England before the Roman invasion.

artnoun(EXPRESSION)/t/ /rt/

Definition

[U]the making of objects, images, music, etc. that are beautiful or that express feelings Can television and pop music really be considered art?

I enjoyed the ballet, but it wasn't really great art.


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[U]the activity of painting, drawing and making sculptureArt and English were my best subjects at school.

an art teacher

[U]paintings, drawings and sculptures

The gallery has an excellent collection of modern art.

an exhibition of Native American art

Peggy Guggenheim was one of the twentieth century's great art collectors.

The Frick is an artgalleryin New York.

[C]an activity through which people express particular ideasDrama is an art that is traditionally performed in a theatre.

Do you regard film as entertainment or as an art?

She is doing a course in the performing arts.

gallerynoun(BUILDING)/gl.r.i/ /--/[C]

Definition

a room or building which is used for showing works of art, sometimes so that they can be sold the National Portrait Gallery

a contemporaryartgallery

bannernoun/bn.r/ /-/

Definition[C]a long piece of cloth, often stretched between two poles, with a sign written on it, usuallycarried by people taking part in a marchThe demonstrators walked along the street, waving banners and shouting angrily.

[C] (ALSO banner ad/banner advertisement ) an advertisement that appears across the top ofa web page

[S]an idea, principle or belief that is strongly supported by someone

boarding cardnoun[C] UK (MAINLY US boarding pass)

Definition

a card that a passenger must have to be allowed to enter an aircraft or a ship


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When you fly Virgin Atlantic, you can check in online and even print your own boarding card any time

between 24 and two hours before departure

bonfirenoun/bn.far/ /bn.far/[C]

Definition

a large fire that is made outside to burn unwanted things, or for pleasure

A bonfire is a controlled outdoor fire used for informal disposal of burnable waste material or aspart of a celebration

brochurenoun/br.r/ /bror/[C]

Definitiona type of small magazine that contains pictures and information on a product or a company

A brochure (also referred to as a pamphlet) is a type of leaflet

carnivalnoun/k.n.vl/ /kr-/

Definition

[C or U](a special occasion or period of) public enjoyment and entertainment involving wearing

unusual clothes, dancing, and eating and drinking, usually held in the roads of a city There's a real carnival atmosphere in the streets.

centurynoun/sen.tr.i/ /-t-/[C]

Definition

a period of 100 yearsThe city centre has scarcely changed in over a century.

This sculpture must be centuries old.

Her medical career spanned half a century.Compare:millennium

a period of 100 years counted from what is believed to be the year of the birth of Jesus Christ Rome was founded in the eighth century BC(= before Christ).

charternoun(OFFICIAL PAPER)/t.tr / /tr.t /
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Definition

[C]a formal statement of the rights of a country's people, or of an organization or a particularsocial group, which is agreed by or demanded from a ruler or government a charter of rights

Education is one of the basic human rights written into the United Nations Charter.

The Government have produced a Citizen's/Parents'/Patients' Charter. He's an expert on fifteenth century Italian art.

check-in (desk)noun/tek.n/[C]

Definition

the place at an airport where you show your ticket so that you can be told where you will be sitting A representative from the tour company will meet you at the check-in.

I'll meet you at the check-in desk.

chronologynoun/krnl..di/ /-n.l-/[C or U]

Definition

the order in which a series of events happened, or a list or explanation of these events in theorder in which they happenedI'm not sure of the chronology of events.

chronologicaladjective

/krn.ld..kl/ /-l.d-/

Give me the datesinchronologicalorder.

civilizationnoun(DEVELOPED SOCIETY)(UK USUALLYcivilisation) /sv.l.aze.n/

Definition

[C or U]human society with its well developed social organizations, or the culture and way of life ofa society or country at a particular period in timeSome people think that nuclear war would mean the end of civilization.

Cuzco was the centre of one of the world's most famous civilizations, that of the Incas.

climatenoun(WEATHER)/kla.mt/

Definition

[C or U]the general weather conditions usually found in a particular placea hot/dry/harsh climate

The Mediterranean climate is good for growing citrus fruits and grapes.


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When we retire, we're going to move to a warmer climate.

cropnoun(PLANT)/krp/ /kr p/

Definition[C](the total amount collected of) a plant such as a grain, fruit or vegetable grown in largeamountsThe main crops grown for export are coffee and rice.

abumper(= very good) potato crop

currencynoun(MONEY)/kr.nt.si/ /k-/

Definition

[C or U]the money that is used in a particular country at a particular time

foreign currency

Find the latest currency exchange rates and convert all major world currencies withour currency converter.

departure loungenoun[C usually singular]

Definition

the area in an airport where passengers wait before getting onto an aircraft

At The Departure Lounge we are dedicated to providing you with personal care tomake your holiday special or your business trip problem free.

depositverb(LEAVE)/dpz.t/ /-p.zt/

Definition

[T usually + adverb or preposition]to leave something somewhereThe flood waters fell, depositing mud over the whole area.

The bus deposited me miles from anywhere.

The cuckoo deposits(= puts) her eggs in other birds' nests.

I deposited my luggage in a locker at the station.

destinationnoun/des.tne.n/[C]

Definition

the place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken Wearrived atour destination tired and hungry.


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His letter neverreachedits destination.

The Caribbean is a populartourist/UKholiday/USvacationdestination.

disposableadjective/dsp.z.bl / /-spo-/

Definition

describes a product that is intended to be thrown away after usedisposable nappies

a disposable camera

daily disposable contact lenses

incomenoun/n.km/[C or U]

Definition

money that is earned from doing work or received from investmentsAverage incomes have risen by 4.5% over the past year.

More help is needed for people onlowincomes.

I haven't had much income from my stocks and shares this year.

excursionnoun/ksk.n/ /-sk-/[C]

Definition

a short journey usually made for pleasure, often by a group of peopleThis year's annual excursion will betoLincoln.

Next week we'regoing onan excursion.

festivalnoun/fes.t.vl/[C]

Definition

a special day or period, usually in memory of a religious event, with its own social activities, food

or ceremoniesa Jewish/Christian/Hindu festival

an organized set of special events, such as musical performancesa folk/pop/rock festival

The Brighton Festival isheldevery year around May time.

the Cannes Film Festival


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flight attendantnoun[C]

Definition

someone who serves passengers on an aircraft

Major airlines are required by law to provide flight attendants for the safety and security of thetraveling public

heritagenoun/her..td/ /-t d/[U]

Definition

features belonging to the culture of a particular society, such as traditions, languages or

buildings, which still exist from the past and which have a historical importance These monuments are a vital part of theculturalheritage of South America.

high risenoun[C]

Definition

a tall modern building with a lot of floors She lives in a high rise overlooking the river.

high seasonnoun[U]

Definition

the time of year when the greatest number of people visit a place and when the prices are at theirhighest levelPeople on limited budgets should avoid travelling in/during/UKathigh season if they can.

in-flightadjective/n.flat/[before noun]

Definitionhappening or available during a flightin-flightentertainment

I always read the in-flightmagazine.

entertainmentnoun


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/en.tten.mnt/ /-t -/[C or U]

Definition

shows, films, television, or other performances or activities that entertain people, or aperformance of this type

There's not much in the way of entertainment in this town - just the cinema and a couple of pubs.

insurance policynoun[C]

Definition

a written agreement between an insurance company and a person who wants insurance whichstates the rules of the agreementItook outa travel insurance policy before I boarded the plane.

itinerarynoun/atn.r.r.i/ /-.rer-/[C]

Definition

a detailed plan or route of a journeyThaulnoun(PERIOD OF TIME)

/hl/ /hl/[C]

Definition

a journey, often a difficult one, or a period of effort

From there it was alonghaul/only ashorthaul(= long and diff icult/short and easy journey) back to ourcamp.

It was a long haul(= It took a long time and was difficult), but the alterations to the house are finished atlast.

long-haul flight/short-haul flighta long/short journey by air

he tour operator will arrange transport and plan your itinerary.

museumnoun/mjuzi.m/[C]

Definition

a building where objects of historical, scientific or artistic interest are kept a museum of modern art

the Natural History Museum


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nightlifenoun/nat.laf/[U]

Definition

entertainment and social activities which happen in the evening in bars and nightclubs There isn't much nightlife at the resort - you'll have to go into the main town for that.

package tournoun[C] (UK ALSOpackage holiday , AUSTRALIANALSOholiday package)

Definition

a holiday at a fixed price in which the travel company arranges your travel, hotels and sometimesmeals for youWe bought a cheap package tour to Spain and stayed in a big hotel by the sea.

panoramanoun/pn.r.m/ /-rm./[C]

Definition

a view of a wide areaFrom the hotel roof you can enjoy a panorama of the whole city.

a view, description or study of events or activitiesThe investigation revealed a panorama of corruption and illegal dealings.

panoramicadjective

/pn.rm.k/ /-rm-/

a wonderful panoramicviewof the countryside

passport controlnoun[U]

Definition

the place at an airport, port, or border of a country where an official checks your passport:It can take a while togo through passport controlat the airport.

pilgrimagenoun/pl.gr.md/[C or U]

Definition


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a special journey made by a pilgrim Most Muslims try tomake apilgrimage/go on apilgrimagetoMecca at least once in their life.

a journey to a place which is considered special, and which you visit to show your respect For many football fans, the national ground isa place ofpilgrimage.

pioneernoun/panr/ /-nr/[C]

Definition

a person who is one of the first people to do somethingone of the pioneersofmodern science

a pioneer heart surgeon

a person who goes to an area and establishes farms, houses, etcThe pioneers went west across North America, cutting down forests and planting new crops.

processionnoun/prse.n/

Definition

[C]a line of people who are all walking or travelling in the same direction, especially in a formalway as part of a religious ceremony or public celebration a wedding/funeral procession

The festival will open with a procession led by the mayor.

the Pyramidsnoun[plural]

Definition

stone structures in Egypt of a pyramid shape which were built in ancient times as places to buryimportant people, especially kings and queens

railwaynoun/rel.we/[C] UK (US railroad)

Definition

the metal tracks on which trains runWe live close to the railwayline.

She travelled across Siberia on the Trans-Siberian railway.


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resortnoun(PLACE)

/rzt/ /-zrt/

Definition[C]a place where many people go for rest, sport or another stated purposeatouristresort

a UKholiday/USvacationresort

aseaside/beachresort

askiresort

A resort is a place used for relaxation or recreation, attracting visitors for holidays or vacations.

room servicenoun[U]

Definition

In a hotel, room service is the serving of food and drink to customers in their room, or the peoplewho do this work.

Room service is an accommodation available at many hotels, whose employeesbring food or other items to guests in their rooms

self-cateringadjective/selfke.tr./ /-t -/ UK

Definition

(of a holiday) having a kitchen so that you can cook meals for yourself rather than having themprovided for youself-catering apartments/accommodation

a self-catering holiday

We decided to go for self-catering rather than stay in a hotel.

sightseeingnoun/satsi./[U]

Definition

the visiting of interesting places, especially by people on holiday Wedida bit of sightseeing in Paris.

There was no time togosightseeing in Rome.


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spanoun

/sp/[C]

Definitiona town where water comes out of the ground and people come to drink it or lie in it because theythink it will improve their healthBaden Baden in Germany and Bath in Britain are two of Europe's famous spa towns.

spa water

steamnoun/stim/[U]

Definition

the hot gas that is produced when water boilsSteam rose from the simmering stew.

steam turbines

a steam engine/locomotive

the age of steam(= the period when steam provided power for railways and factories)

The pump is drivenbysteam.

torchnoun/tt/ /trt/

Definition

[C] UK (US flashlight) a small light which is held in the hand and usually gets its powerfrom batteriesSheflashed/shonethe torch into the dark room.

tournoun/tr/, /tr/ /tr/

Definition

[C]a visit to a place or area, especially one during which you look round the place or area andlearn about itWewent onaguidedtourof/UKALSOroundthe cathedral/museum/factory.

A bus took usonasightseeingtourofthe city.

a tourguide


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[C]a journey made for pleasure, especially as a holiday, visiting several different places in an area acyclingtourofProvence

They've just come back from a tourof/UKALSOroundDevon and Cornwall.

Touroperators(= companies which arrange holidays for people) have reported a drop in bookings.

tourist attractionnoun[C] TRANSPORT , COMMERCE

Definition

a place that people visit for pleasure and interest, usually while they are on holiday: major/big/top tourist attractionThe Grand Canyon is Arizona's biggest tourist attraction.He plans to turn the former jail into a tourist attraction.

travel agentnoun[C]

Definition

a person or company that arranges tickets, hotel rooms, etc. for people going on holiday ormaking a journey

traveller's chequenoun/trv.l.ztek/ /-z-/[C] UK (US traveler's check)

Definitiona piece of paper that you buy from a bank or a travel company and that you can use as money orexchange for the local money of the country you visit

unemployedadjective/n.mpld/

Definition

not having a job that provides moneyHe's been unemployed for over a year.

visanoun/vi.z/[C]


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Definition

an official mark made in a passport which allows you to enter or leave a particular country We travelled to Argentinaona tourist visa.

vouchernoun/va.tr/ /-t/[C] UK

Definition

a piece of paper that can be used to pay for particular goods or services or that allows you to payless than the usual price for themThe voucher is valid between July and December and entitles you to 10% off all overseas flights.

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accommodationnoun/km.de.n/ /-k.m-/[U]MAINLY UK

Definition

a place to live, work, stay, etc. inThere's a shortage of cheap accommodation(= places to live).

We have first and second class accommodation(= seats) on this flight.

advertisementnoun

/dv.ts.mnt/ /d.v.taz.mnt/[C]

Definition

(INFORMALad , UK ALSOINFORMALadvert) a picture, short film, song, etc. which tries to persuadepeople to buy a product or servicea television/newspaper advertisementfora new car

She scanned the job/property advertisements in the paper

air traffic controlnoun[U + singular or plural verb]

Definition

the activity of managing aircraft from the ground as they take off, fly and land, or the people whodo thisAir traffic control at Heathrow have given us clearance to land in 20 minutes.

air traffic controllernoun[C]


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apartmentnoun/pt.mnt/ /-prt-/

Definition

[C]MAINLY US (UK USUALLYflat) a set of rooms for living in, especially on one floor of a building I'll give you the keys to my apartment.

They have six holiday/luxury apartments for sale

averagenoun(AMOUNT)/v.r.d/ /--/

Definition

[C or U]the result you get by adding two or more amounts together and dividing the total by the

number of amountsThe average of the three numbers 7, 12 and 20 is 13, because the total of 7, 12 and 20 is 39, and 39divided by 3 is 13.

baggage handlernoun[C]

Definition

a person who takes passengers' bags and cases, and puts them onto an aircraft or removes themfrom an aircraft

bellboynoun/bel.b/[C] (US ALSObellhop)

Definition

a man in a hotel employed to carry cases, open doors, etc.

blanketnoun/bl.kt/[C]

Definitiona flat cover made of wool or similar warm material, usually used on a bed

cabinnoun(HOUSE)/kb.n/[C]


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Definition

a small, simple house made of wooda log cabin

campsitenoun/kmp.sat/[C]

Definition

(AUSTRALIANcamping ground , US ALSOcampground) a piece of land where people on holidaycan camp, usually with toilets and places for washing The campsite is in a beautiful location next to the beach.

captainnoun/kp.tn/ /-tn/[C]

Definition

the person in charge of a ship or an aircraft, or the leader of a sports teamThis is your captain speaking. We expect to be landing at London Heathrow in an hour's time.

caravan sitenoun[C] UK (US trailer park , AUSTRALIANcaravan park)

Definition

an area of ground where caravans can be parked, especially by people spending their holidays in thecarriernoun(TRANSPORT)

/kr.i.r/ /ker.i./[C]

Definition

a person or thing that carries something

a company which operates aircraft

used as a combining form, especially in phrases which refer to military vehicles of a type whichcarry other vehicles or groups of soldiersan armoured troop-carrier

a freight carrier

chaletnoun


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/l.e/[C]

Definition

a small wooden house found in mountain areas, especially in Switzerland, or a house built in asimilar style, especially as used by people on holiday

chefnoun/ef/[C]

Definition

a skilled and trained cook who works in a hotel or restaurant, especially the most important cook He is one of the top chefs in Britain.

She ishead-chef at the Waldorf-Astoria.

climatenoun(WEATHER)/kla.mt/

Definition

[C or U]the general weather conditions usually found in a particular placea hot/dry/harsh climate

The Mediterranean climate is good for growing citrus fruits and grapes.

conciergenoun/kn.sie/ /kn.sier/[C]

Definition

a person who is employed to take care of an apartment building, especially in France

someone who is employed in a hotel to help guests arrange things, such as theatre tickets andvisits to restaurants

US someone employed by a large company to do jobs, such as shopping, for other employeeswhile they are working

conferencenoun/kn.fr.nts/ /kn.f-/[C]

Definition


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an event, sometimes lasting a few days, at which there is a group of talks on a particular subject,or a meeting in which especially business matters are discussed formally a conferenceonwomen's rights

They frequentlyholdconferences at that hotel.

consultantnoun/knsl.tnt/[C]

Definition

someone who advises people on a particular subject a management/financial/computer consultant

a firm of public relations consultants

continental breakfastnoun[C]

Definitiona simple morning meal consisting of fruit juice, coffee, and bread with butter and jam

contractnoun/kn.trkt/ /kn-/[C]

Definition

a legal document that states and explains a formal agreement between two different people orgroups, or the agreement itselfa contract of employment

a temporary/building contractThey could take legal action against you if youbreak (the terms of)the contract.

curatornoun/kjre.tr/ /kje.t /[C]

Definition

a person in charge of a museum, library, etc.

curriculum vitaenoun

/krk.j.lmvi.ta/[C] (plural curriculum vitaes orcurricula vitae)FORMAL

Definition

aCV

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/sivi/[C]

Definition

MAINLY UK (US USUALLYrsum) a short written description of your education, qualifications,

previous jobs and sometimes also your personal interests, which you send to an employer whenyou are trying to get a job;curriculum vitae

US a written description of the previous work of someone who is looking for a job at a college oruniversityApplicants interested in applying for the position should submit their CVs to the Anatomy Department nolater than February 15.

domesticadjective(COUNTRY)/dmes.tk/

Definition

relating to a person's own countrydomestic airlines/flights

Domestic opinion had turned against the wa

expenditurenoun/kspen.d.tr/ /-t/

Definition

[C or U]the total amount of money that a government or person spends

It's part of a drive to cut government expenditure. facilitiesthe buildings, equipment and services provided for a particular purposeshopping facilities

medical facilities

sports facilities

flight attendantnoun[C]

Definition

someone who serves passengers on an aircraft

graphnoun/grf/, /grf/[C]

Definition
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a picture which shows how two sets of information or variable amounts are related, usually bylines or curvesThis graph shows how crime has varied in relationship to unemployment over the last 20 years.

guardnoun(PERSON WHO PROTECTS)/gd/ /grd/[C]

Definition

a person or group of people whose job is to protect a person, place or thing from danger orattack, or to prevent a person such as a criminal from escaping

keyboardnoun/ki.bd/ /-brd/[C]

Definition

the set of keys on a computer or typewriter that you press in order to make it work, or the row ofkeys on a musical instrument such as a piano

an electronic musical instrument similar to a piano

landingnoun(PLANE)/ln.d/[C]

Definition

an arrival on the ground of an aircraft or boatOne person has died after the pilot of a light aircraft was forced to make acrash/emergencylanding in a

field.

level offphrasal verb

Definition

If a rate or amount levels off, it stops rising or falling and stays at the same level House prices now seem to be levelling off after the steep rises of the last few years.

marketingnoun(JOB)/m.k.t/ /mr.k.t /[U]

Definitiona job that involves encouraging people to buy a product or service a career in marketing

Our marketing people have come up with a great idea for the launch of the new model.

managernoun/mn..dr/ /-d/[C]


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Definition

the person who is responsible for managing an organizationa bank manager

a station manager

the production managerI wish to speak to the manager

motelnoun/mtel/ /mo-/[C] (US ALSOmotor inn/lodge)

Definition

a hotel by the side of a road, usually with spaces for cars next to each room

overseasadjectiveadverb

/.vsiz/ /o.v-/, /-/

Definition

in, from or to other countriesWe need to open up overseas markets.

passportnoun/ps.pt/ /ps.prt/[C]

Definition

an official document containing personal information and usually a photograph which allows a

person to travel to foreign countries and to prove who they areMany refugees have arrived at the border without passports.\

percentagenoun(AMOUNT)/psen.td/ /psen.t d/

Definition

[C]an amount of something, often expressed as a number out of 100What percentage of women return to work after having a baby?

Interest rates have risen by two percentagepoints

pie chartnoun[C]

Definition

a circle which is divided from its centre into several parts to show how a total amount is dividedup

portnoun(TOWN)


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/pt/ /prt/

Definition

[C or U]a town by the sea or by a river which has a harbour, or the harbour itself a naval/fishing/container port

We had a good view of all the shipscoming into/leavingport.

porternoun/p.tr/ /pr.t /[C]

Definition

a person whose job is to carry things, especially traveller's bags at railway stations, airports, etc There aren't any porters, so we'll have to find a trolley for the luggage.

pursernoun/p.sr/ /p.s/[C]

Definition

an officer on a ship who deals with the ship's accounts, or a person on a passenger ship oraircraft who is responsible for taking care of passengers

qualificationnoun(TRAINING)/kwl..fke.n/ /kw.l-/

Definition

[C]an official record showing that you have finished a training course or have the necessaryskills, etcYou'll never get a good job if you don't have any qualifications.

Do you have any teaching/legal/medical/secretarial/academic qualifications?

receptionistnoun/rsep.n.st/[C]

Definition

a person who works in a place such as a hotel, office or hospital, who welcomes and helps

visitors and answers the telephone

refereenoun(JUDGE)/ref.ri/[C]

Definition

a person who is in charge of a sports game and who makes certain that the rules are followed


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Liverpool only lost the game because the referee was biased.

return ticketnoun[C]

Definition

UK a ticket for travel to a place and back againMay I have a return ticket to Birmingham, please?

stately homenoun[C] UK

Definition

a large old house which usually has beautiful furniture, decorations and garden

suitcasenoun/sjut.kes/ /sut-/[C] (UK ALSOcase)

Definition

a large rectangular case with a handle for carrying clothes and possessions while travelling Have you packed/unpacked your suitcase yet?

supplementnoun/sp.l.mnt/[C]

Definition

something which is added to something else in order to improve it or complete it; something extra The doctor said she should be taking vitamin supplements.

surveynoun(QUESTIONS)/s.ve/ /s-/[C]

Definition

an examination of opinions, behaviour, etc., made by asking people questionsA recent surveyfound/revealed/showedthat 58% of people did not know where their heart is.

toconduct/carry out/doa survey

take-offnoun(AIRCRAFT)/tek.f/ /-f/

Definition

[C or U]when an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to flyNight take-offs and landings are banned at this airport.


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theme parknoun[C] (US ALSOamusement park)

Definition

a large permanent area for public entertainment, with entertaining activities and big machines to

ride

tour operatornoun[C] (ALSOtour company)

Definition

a company that makes arrangements for travel and places to stay, often selling thesetogether as package holidays:She co-founded the nation's largest tour operator for foreigners visiting the USA.

travel agentnoun

[C]

Definition

a person or company that arranges tickets, hotel rooms, etc. for people going on holiday ormaking a journey

villanoun/vl./[C]

Definition

a house usually in the countryside or near the sea, especially in southern Europe, and often onewhich people can rent for a holidayThey have a villa in Spain.

wardennoun(MANAGER)/w.dn/ /wr-/[C]

Definition

a person who is in charge of (the people in) a particular building She's the warden of a home for mentally handicapped people.

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adventurenoun/dven.tr/ /-t/[C or U]


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Definition

an unusual, exciting and possibly dangerous activity such as a journey or experience, or theexcitement produced by such an activityShehadsome exciting adventures in Egypt.

air conditioningnoun[U]Definition

the system used for keeping the air in a building or vehicle cool I wish my car had air conditioning

. Air Milenoun[C]TRADEMARK

Definition

a point worth one mile of a plane journey that is given free when you buy products or servicesfrom particular companies

application formnoun[C]

Definition

HR , FINANCE a form that you complete in order to apply for a job, a place on a course, etc.

or to get something such as a loan or alicence:complete/fill in/fill out an application formSometimes you will be required to fill in an applicationform which will be used to select candidates for interview.

appointmentnoun(ARRANGEMENT)/pnt.mnt/

Definition

[C]a formal arrangement to meet or visit someone at a particular time and place I'd like tomakean appointmentwithDoctor Evans, please.

availabilitynoun/ve.lbl..ti/ /-.t i/[U]

Definition

the fact that something can be bought, used or reached, or whether or how much it canThe ready availabilityofguns has contributed to the escalating violence.

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a room to sleep in for the night and a morning meal, or a private house or small hotel offering this Can you recommend a good bed and breakfast near Brighton?

backpackingnoun/bkpk./[U]

Definition

travelling or camping with your clothes and belongings in a backpack to go backpacking

balconynoun/bl.k.ni/[C]

Definition

an area with a wall or bars around it that is joined to the outside wall of a building on an upperlevelWe had drinks on the hotel balcony.

bazaarnoun/bzr/ /-zr/[C]

Definition

an area of small shops and people selling things, especially in the Middle East and South Asia, orany group of small shops or people selling goods of the same type

an event where people sell things to raise money, especially for an organization which helps otherpeoplea Christmas bazaar

bookingnoun/bk./[C]

Definition

an arrangement you make to have a hotel room, tickets, etc. at a particular time in the future Wemadethe booking three months ago.

cable televisionnoun[U] (ALSOcable, ALSOcable TV)

Definition

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cable television companiesa cable television channel/network/station

Some of the proceedings will be broadcaston cable television.

citizennoun/st..zn/ /st -/[C]

Definition

a person who is a member of a particular country and who has rights because of being born thereor because of being given rights, or a person who lives in a particular town or city The interests of British citizens living abroad are protected by the British Embassy.

confirmverb(MAKE CERTAIN)/knfm/ /-fm/

Definition

[I or T]to make an arrangement or meeting certain, often by telephone or writing[+ that]Six people have confirmedthatthey will be attending and ten haven't replied yet.

corporateadjective/k.pr.t/ /kr.p-/

Definition

[before noun]relating to a large companycorporate finance

a corporate merger

corporate executives

FORMALof or shared by a whole group and not just of a single member All adults take corporateresponsibilityfor the upbringing of the tribe's children.

creditnoun(PRAISE)/kred.t/

Definition

[U]praise, approval or honour

Shegotno credit for solving the problem.

cruisenoun/kruz/[C]

Definition

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discountnoun/ds.kant/[C]

Definition

a reduction in the usual priceThey usuallygiveyou a discount if you buy multiple copies.

embassynoun/em.b.si/[C]

Definition

the group of people who represent their country in a foreign countryWe used to be friendly with some people who workedatthe Swedish Embassy.

facilitynoun(BUILDING)/fsl..ti/ /-.t i/

Definition

[C]a place, especially including buildings, where a particular activity happens

en suiteadjectiveadverb(ALSO en-suite , ensuite) /nswit/ /n-/

Definition

describes a bathroom which is directly connected to a bedroom or a bedroom which is connectedto a bathroomI want a hotel room with an en suitebathroom.

All four bedrooms in their new house are en suite.

environmentnoun(NATURE)/nva.rn.mnt/ /-var.n-/

Definition

the environmentthe air, water and land in or on which people, animals and plants live

Certain chemicals have been banned because of their damaging effect on the environment.

extensionnoun(REACH)/ksten.tn/

Definition

[C or U]when something reaches, stretches or continues; when you add to something in order tomake it bigger or longer


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Martin Luther King, Jr, campaigned for the extensionofcivil rightsto(=for them to include) black people.

ferrynoun/fer.i/[C] (ALSOferry boat)

Definitiona boat or ship for taking passengers and often vehicles across an area of water, especially as aregular servicea car ferry

We're going across to Franceby/on theferry.

fitness centrenoun[C]

Definition

a place where you go to exercise, for example by lifting weights or using other equipment

fly-drive holidaynoun/fla.dravhl..de/ /-h.l-/[C] UK (US fly-drive vacation)

Definition

an organized holiday which includes your air ticket and the use of a car

foyernoun/f.e/[C]

Definitiona large open area just inside the entrance of a public building such as a theatre or a hotel, wherepeople can wait and meet each otherI'll see you downstairsinthe foyer in half an hour.

frequent flyernoun[C] TRANSPORT

Definition

a person who often travels by plane, especially someone who usually uses thesame airline and belongs to that airline's club, which provides them with special advantagessuch as free flights:We are continually looking to offer our frequent flyers an upgraded experience.

full boardnoun[U] UK (US American plan)

Definition


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when all your meals are provided at the hotel or rooms that you are paying to stay in The price of the holiday includes flights, full board, and all extras

. half boardnoun[U] UK (US modified American plan)

Definition

a hotel room combined with breakfast and another meal either in the evening or in the middle ofthe dayExpect to pay about 350 for a week's half board in a three-star hotel.

half-boardaccommodation

legroomnoun/leg.rum/[U]

Definition

the amount of space available for your legs when you are sitting behind another seat a car with plenty of legroom

limousinenoun/lm.zin/[C] (INFORMALlimo)

Definition

a large expensive car, often driven by a chauffeur (= a person employed to drive a car forsomeone else)

US a small bus to take people to and from an airport

mini-barnoun/mn.i.br/ /-br/[C]

Definition

a small fridge in a hotel bedroom, with drinks inside

modemnoun/m.dem/ /mo.dm/[C]SPECIALIZED

Definition

an electronic device which allows one computer to send information to another through standardtelephone wires and therefore over long distances

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Definition

when you put things into boxes, bags, etcHe alwaysdoeshis own packing.

See also:postage and packing

protective material that you put around something to keep it from being damaged

pony trekkingnoun[U] UK

Definition

riding horses through the countryside, especially as a holiday activity How much does it cost togopony trekking for an afternoon?

reclineverb/rklan/FORMAL

Definition

[I or T]to lean or lie back with the upper part of your body in a nearly horizontal position She was reclining elegantlyonthe sofa.

He reclined his headagainst/onmy shoulder.

reservationnoun(THING KEPT)/rez.ve.n/ /--/

Definition[C or U]when you arrange to have something such as a seat on an aircraft or a table at a restaurantkept for youI'd like tomakea table reservationfortwo peoplefor9 o'clock.

safarinoun/sf.ri/ /-fr.i/[C or U]

Definition

an organized journey to look at, or sometimes hunt, wild animals, especially in Africa to go/beonsafari

satellite televisionnoun[U] (ALSOsatellite, ALSOINFORMALsatellite TV) COMMUNICATIONS

Definition

television services that are broadcast to customers using satellites:
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Opportunities are increasing with the boom in satellite television in India.

self-cateringadjective/selfke.tr./ /-t -/ UK

Definition(of a holiday) having a kitchen so that you can cook meals for yourself rather than having themprovided for youself-catering apartments/accommodation

a self-catering holiday

We decided to go for self-catering rather than stay in a hotel.

skiingnoun/ski./[U]

Definition

the activity or sport of moving on skisa skiing trip/instructor

offernoun/f.r/ /.f/[C]

Definition

when someone asks you if you would like to have something or if you would like them to dosomething"If you like I can do some shopping for you." "That's a very kind offer."

I must say the offerofa weekend in Barcelona quite tempts me. INFORMALOne day I'lltakeyouup on(= accept) that offer.

make an offer(ALSOput in an offer)to state that you would like to buy something, especially a house, at a particular price They were asking one hundred and eighty thousand for the place, so I put in an offer of one hundred andseventy.

I've made an offerona house in the town centre.

on (special) offerUKIf goods in a shop are on (special) offer, they are being sold at a lower price than usual.

suitenoun(SET OF ROOMS)/swit/[C]

Definition

a set of connected rooms, especially in a hotelThe singer was interviewed in his 1500 a nighthotelsuite

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/sn.be/[I]

Definition

to sit or lie in the sun in order to make your skin darker I like to sunbathe in the morning when the sun is not so hot.

sunbathingnoun

/snbe./[U]

the risks associated with sunbathing

switchboardnoun/swt.bd/ /-brd/[C]

Definition

a piece of equipment which is used to direct all the telephone calls made to and from a particularbuilding or area

Tearful fansjammedthe radio station's switchboard after the singer's

transferverb/trnsfr/ /trns.f/ (-rr-)

Definition

[T]to move someone or something from one place, vehicle, person or group to another He has been transferredtoa psychiatric hospital.

pony trekkingnoun[U] UK

Definition

riding horses through the countryside, especially as a holiday activity How much does it cost togopony trekking for an afternoon?

unexpired/nkspad/adjective

Definition

used to describe an agreement, contract, etc. that has not finished yet:an unexpired leaseI asked for a refund on the unexpired portion of our insurance but this was refused.

upgradeverb/pgred/[T]

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to improve the quality or usefulness of something, such as a machine or a computer program, orgive a person a more important job or state that their job is more important than it was in the past It's quite simple to upgrade the indexing software

validadjective/vl.d/

Definition

based on truth or reason; able to be accepteda valid argument/criticism/reason

My way of thinking might be different from yours, but it's equally valid.

venuenoun/ven.ju/[C]

Definitionthe place where a public event or meeting happensThe hotel is an ideal venueforconferences and business meetings.

VIPnoun/vi.api/[C]

Definition

a very important person; a person who is treated better than ordinary people because they arefamous or influential (= having a lot of influence) in some way

They were in the VIPloungeat the airport.

vouchernoun/va.tr/ /-t/[C] UK

Definition

a piece of paper that can be used to pay for particular goods or services or that allows you to payless than the usual price for themThe voucher is valid between July and December and entitles you to 10% off all overseas flights.

white waternoun[U]

Definition

water in a river which flows fast and strongly in an especially narrowchannel white-water rafting

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Definition

the activity of being moved quickly in a raft (= small boat filled with air)along rivers where thecurrent is very strong

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agendanoun/den.d/[C]

Definition

a list of matters to be discussed at a meeting

There were several important itemsonthe agenda.

allocateverb/l..ket/[T]

Definition

to give something to someone as their share of a total amount, for them to use in a particular way The government is allocating 10 millionforhealth education.

[+ two objects]As project leader, you will have to allocate people jobs/allocate jobs topeople.

asap(ALSO ASAP) /e.es.epi/

Definition

ABBREVIATIONFORas soon as possiblePlease reply asap.

attn

Definition

WRITTENABBREVIATIONFORattention:Please send all submissions via email attn: Bill Simms

brochurenoun/br.r/ /bror/[C]

Definition

a type of small magazine that contains pictures and information on a product or a company
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purchaseverb/p.ts/ /p-/[T]FORMAL

Definition

to buyTickets must be purchased two weeks in advance.

bulknoun/blk/

Definition

[C usually singular]something or someone that is very largeShe eased her large bulk out of the chair.

campaignnoun/kmpen/[C]

Definition

a planned group of especially political, business or military activities which are intended toachieve a particular aimThe protests were part of their campaignagainstthe proposed building development in the area

. cancellationnoun/knt.sle.n/[C or U]

Definition

when someone decides that an organized event will not happen or stops an order for something Many trains are subject to cancellation because of the flooding.

coachnoun(TEACHER)/kt/ /kot/[C]

Definition

someone whose job is to teach people to improve at a sport, skill, or school subject

a tennis/maths coach

commissionverb(WORK)/km.n/

Definition

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compensationnoun(MONEY)/km.pense.n/ /km-/

Definition

[U]money that is paid to someone in exchange for something that has been lost or damaged or forsome problemShe received 40 000incompensationfora lost eye

computernoun/kmpju.tr/ /-t /[C or U]

Definition

an electronic machine which is used for storing, organizing and finding words, numbers andpictures, for doing calculations and for controlling other machinesa personal/home computer

reservationnoun(THING KEPT)/rez.ve.n/ /--/

Definition

[C or U]when you arrange to have something such as a seat on an aircraft or a table at a restaurantkept for youI'd like tomakea table reservationfortwo peoplefor9 o'clock.

concessionnoun(SOMETHING ALLOWED)/knse.n/

Definition

[C or U]something which is allowed or given up, often in order to end a disagreement, or the act ofallowing or giving thisBoth sides involved in the conflictmadesome concessions in yesterday's talks.

databasenoun/de.t.bes/ /-t -/[C]

Definitiona large amount of information stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be easilylooked at or changedWe're linked to the on-line database at our head office.

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WRITTEN ABBREVIATIONFORdepartment

draftnoun(PLAN)/drft/ /drft/

Definition[C]a piece of text, a formal suggestion or a drawing in its original state, often containing the mainideas and intentions but not the developed form

enc(ALSOencl)

Definition

WRITTEN ABBREVIATIONFORenclosed

his is only aroughdraft - the finished article will have pictures as well.

feedbacknoun(OPINION)/fid.bk/[U]

Definition

information or statements of opinion about something, such as a new product, that provide anidea of whether it is successful or likedHave youhadany feedbackfromcustomers about the new soap?

flexibleadjective(CHANGEABLE)/flek.s.bl /

Definition

able to change or be changed easily according to the situationMy schedule is quite flexible - I could arrange to meet with you any day next week.

hoteliernoun/h tel.i.r/ /ho.tlje/[C]

Definition

a person who manages or owns a hotel

GMTnoun/di.emti/[U]

Definition

ABBREVIATIONFORGreenwich Mean Time
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inclusiveadjective

/nklu.sv/

DefinitionAn inclusive price or amount includes everythingMy rent is $700 a month inclusive (ofbills).

interpreternoun(BETWEEN LANGUAGES)/nt.pr.tr/ /-t.pr.t /[C]

Definition

someone whose job is to change what someone else is saying into another language She works as an interpreter in Brussels.

invoicenoun/n.vs/[C]

Definition

a list of things provided or work done together with their cost, for payment at a later time Invoices must besubmittedby the 24th of every month.

memonoun/mem./ /-o/[C] (plural memos) (FORMALmemorandum)

Definition

a message or other information in writing sent by one person or department to another in thesame business organizationDid you get my memo about the meeting?

negotiationnoun/ng.ie.n/ /-go-/[C or U]

Definition

the process of discussing something with someone in order to reach an agreement with them, orthe discussions themselvesThe agreement was reached after a series of difficult negotiations.

objectivenoun/bdek.tv/[C]
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Definition

something which you plan to do or achieveHermain/primeobjective now is simply to stay in power.

overbookverb/.vbk/ /o.v-/[I or T]

Definition

to sell more tickets or places for an aircraft, holiday, etc. than are available The hotel was overbooked.

PRnoun(ADVERTISING)/pir/ /-r/[U]

Definition

ABBREVIATIONFORpublic relationsThe company's putting out a lot of PR about the new product line

principaladjective/prnt.s.pl/[before noun]

Definition

first in order of importanceIraq's principal export is oil.

PSnoun/pies/[C]

Definition

used when you want to add extra information at the end of a letter or emailLove from Sophie. PS Say hi to Gemma.

questionnairenoun/kwes.tner/ /-ner/[C]

Definition

a list of questions that several people are asked so that information can be collected aboutsomethingVisitors to the country have been asked tofill ina detailed questionnaire.

racknoun(FRAME)/rk/

Definition
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[C]a frame or shelf, often formed of bars, which is used to hold things a vegetable rack

a plate rack

a luggage rack

repreposition/ri/FORMAL

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(especially in business letters) about; on the subject ofRe your communication of 15 February ...

recruitverb/rkrut/[T]

Definitionto persuade someone to work for a company or become a new member of an organization,especially the armyCharities such as Oxfam are always trying to recruit volunteers to help in their work.

releaseverb(MAKE FREE)/rlis/[T]

Definition

to give freedom or free movement to someone or something

He was releasedfromprison after serving two years of a five-year sentence.

rooming-innoun/ru.mn/[U] US

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an arrangement in some hospitals where new babies stay with their mothers rather than being tascheduleverb

/ed.jul/ /sked-/[T often passive]

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to arrange that an event or activity will happen at a particular time

Thespecializeverb(UK USUALLYspecialise) /spe.l.az/ /-.laz/[I]

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to spend most of your time studying one particular subject or doing one type of business She's hired a lawyer who specializesindivorce cases.

meetinghas been scheduledfortomorrow afternoon

testimonialnoun/tes.tm.ni.l/ /-mo-/[C]

Definition

a statement about the character or qualities of someone or something

FORMALOROLD-FASHIONEDa formal written description of someone's character and qualities givenby a previous employer

wwwnoun/db.l .judb.l .judb.l .ju/[S]

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ABBREVIATIONFORthe World Wide WebVisit the Cambridge University Press website atwww.cambridge.org
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