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Must-know Words
- castle
- schedule
- balloon
- separate
- dining room
- firework
- firewood
- coal
- bar
- relay
- bedsit
- kitesurfing
- windsurfing
- bank statement
- balance
- intact
- distortion
- incineration
- path
- road
- street
- avenue
- lane
- drive
- banks
- riverside
- quarter
- address
- present
- interview
- arrange
- lecturer
- waiter
- engineer
- manager
- designer
- photographer
- lawyer
- hairdresser
- director
- advisor/adviser
- tutor
- professor
- pianist
- scientist
- dentist
- receptionist
- craft
- craftsman
- businessman
- salesman
- assistant
- accountant
- consultant
- ranger
- postcode
- self-drive
- theme
- programme
- historical interest
- various
- variety
- guided
- departure
- return
- reserve
- reserve a place/seat
- host family
- applicant
- contact
- length
- elementary
- primary
- intermediate
- advanced
- average
- general
- definitely
- extension
- occupation
- suppose
- preffered
- location
- special diet
- vegetarian
- be allergic to
- requirement
- facility
- yard
- workshop
- seminar
- upwards
- below
- push
- press
- cottages
- cabins
- lodges
- advert
- intend
- plan
- phone
- call
- town hall
- city hall
- academic
- academy
- academia
- entry
- entrance
- gate
- reception
- reception block
- receptionist
- gallery
- toilet
- restroom
- bathroom
- washroom
- parking lot
- car park
- parking place
- top
- bottom
- museum
- indoor area
- stadium
- train lines
- station
- pond
- bench
- Cafe
- further east
- forest
- lake
- circular
- rectangular
- rectangle
- shape
- fish farms
- Market Garden
- route
- fork
- court
- food court
- street market
- auditorium
- foyer
- lobby
- corridor
- closed
- Self-Access Centre
- herb
- technique
- technical
- dye
- cloth
- illustrated
- medicine
- charge
- tear
- torn
- reviewer
- based on
- comic
- inspiration
- shoot
- romance
- romantic
- beautiful
- stunning
- deal with
- cope with
- theatrical
- theatre
- analytical
- analyse
- analysis
- parental
- parent
- close = not open
- noisy = not quiet
- boring = not interesting
- gold
- silver
- bronze
- iron
- steel
- metal
- coach
- tram
- metro
- transport
- painter
- sculptor
- artist
- register
- enroll
- placement test
- contact
- catch
- keep touch with
- essential
- well
- way
- right
- clarity
- reference
- journal
- chase up
- progress
- mark
- unfamiliar
- deadline
- rely on
- unfinished
- disruptions
- interrupted
- fitness
- improve
- clinic
- normally
- available
- special offer
- coursework
- case study
- essay
- survey
- diary
- recommendation
- limited
- restricted
- method
- approach
- methodology
- worth
- relevant
- bother
- conclusion
- population
- disturb
- proxmity
- owner
- property
- uncooperative
- landlord
- landlady
- attractive
- neighbourhood
- stylish
- fashionable
- chic
- sleek
- modern
- economics
- finance
- mathematics
- PE(physical education)
- physics
- politics
- statistics
- linguistics
- sea levels
- ocean currents
- currency
- fuels
- coal
- filter
- central
- conversation
- take the form of
- rather than
- effectively
- discription
- expertise
- flexible
Synonyms
- lack = not enough of = insufficient
- interrupt = disrupt = disturb
- book = reserve
- booking = reservation
- in advance = ahead of time
- a range of = a variety of
- alter = change = convert
- take away = remove
- over = above = more than
- under = below = less than
- about = around = approximately
- restricted = limited
- at present = at the moment = recently = currently = now
- strategy = tactic
- recreation = leisure
- keep = maintain
- display = demonstrate = show
- component = part = proportion
- typical = representative
- old-fashioned = outdated
- significant = important = essential
- cause = factor
- the majority of = most of
- main = major
- stick to = keep to
- cope with = deal with = handle
- behind = at the back of
- provide = supply = offer
- contain = include = involve
- establish = build
- method = methodology = way = approach
- convention = tradition
- advantage = benefit = positive side = strength
- disadvantage = drawback = negative side = downside
- maximum = up to
- classify = category
- primary = elementary
- area = location = site = spot
- request = ask for
- rely on = depend on
- all over = throughout
- dangerous = risky
- use for = utilised for
- due to = because of
- near = close to = next to = beside
- large = massive
- called = named
- finance = money
- suggest = recommend = advise
- go through = go over = go across = cross
- relevant to = related to
- picture = image
- look at = observe
- cost = price = expense
- damage = destroy = ruin
- famous = well-known
- manage = run
- copy = duplicate
- pavement = footpath = sidewalk
- building = construction
Animal & Plant
- dolphin
- whale
- shark
- seal
- tuna
- penguin/penguin chick
- lion
- frog
- ostrich
- kangaroo
- crocodile
- pigeon
- falcon
- parrot
- rat
- reptile
- mammal
- marine animals
- insect
- pest
- herbivorous
- carnivore
- weight
- height
- fin
- tail
- fur
- wing
- leather
- feather
- mane
- hoof
- paw
- claw
- lung
- kidney
- tongue
- sting
- stomach
- blood
- prey
- bait
- mate
- breed
- feed
- inhabit
- habitat
- genetic
- bone
- skeleton
- nest
- migration
- species
- extinction
- evolution
- stranding
- convservation
- net
- hunting
- shape
- protein
- navigate
- food chain
- rival
- defence
- root
- agricultural
- scent
- odour
- weed
- organic
- earthworm
- chemical contaminant
- climate
- butterfly
- soil
- corn
- drought
- stem
- erosion
- digestion
- carbon dioxide
- timber
Environment
- pollution
- pollutant
- contaminant
- emission
- carbon dioxide
- acid rain
- greenhouse effect
- deforestation
- global warming
- ozone layer
- plastic
- alternative energy
- renewable energy
- ecosystem
- waste
- landfill site
- incineration plant
- disposal
- category
- temperature
- sustainable
- traffic noise
- waterproof
- natural gas
- solar
- energy-saving
- limestone
Medical
- hospital
- clinic
- surgeon
- practice
- dentist
- physician
- chemist/chemist's
- back trouble/pain
- heart disease
- chronic disease
- acute disease
- flu
- chest infection
- cough
- bad eyesight
- allergy
- headache
- stomachache
- toothache
- insomnia
- prescription
- operation
- medication
- vaccine
- pills
- injection
- painkiller
- syrup
- therapy
- antibiotics
- make an appointment
- immune
- side effects
- injury
- pharmacy
Travel
- relaxation
- entertainment
- recreation
- leisure
- honeymoon
- business
- sunrise
- sunset
- surfing
- kitesurfing
- windsurfing
- waterskiing
- snowboarding
- hiking/walking
- sailing
- rock climbing
- horse riding
- cycling
- massage
- subway
- underground
- tube
- metro
- train/rail
- coach
- minibus
- minivan
- shuttle bus
- tour bus
- airport shuttle
- tram
- taxi/cab
- cable car
- ferry
- cruise ship
- helicopter
- caravan
- horse
- camel
- motorcycle
- hotel
- hostel
- youth hostel
- motel
- campsite
- tent
- resort
- cottage
- gallery
- church/cathedral
- theatre
- opera house
- restraurant
- theme restaurant
- forest
- desert
- palace
- castle
- temple
- waterfall
- shore/coast
- beaches
- cave
- backpack
- rucksack
- sunscreen
- sunblock
- suncream
- bottled water
- travel agency
- flashlight
- book / reserve
- booking / reservation
- single ticket / return ticket
- one-way ticket / round-trip ticket
- first-aid kit
- by cash/cheque/ credit card
- fare
- souvenir
- navigation
- helmet
- socks
- boots
Rent
- host family
- homestay
- flat
- apartment
- house
- dormitory
- hall of residence
- bedsit
- studio
- en suite
- city centre
- central area
- suburb
- downtown
- outskirts
- urban area
- rural area
- countryside
- bathroom
- kitchen
- shared kitchen
- separate bathroom
- dining room
- living room
- swimming pool
- garage
- storeroom
- laundry
- balcony
- basement