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1 reach (a destination) (v) = to arrive at a place arrive in/at (v) = to get to a place

get to (Paris) (v) = to reach a place approach (with care) (v) = to get near to a place
2 (by) description (n) = account (under) instruction (n) = guideline
(as an) inscription (n) = engraving (on) prescription (n) = details of medication required
3 (train) fare (n) = money paid for a journey on a means of public transport
amount (of money) (n) = a quantity of sth (road) toll (n) = payment, tax
(parking) fine (n) = money charged as punishment for doing sth illegal
4 change (into) (v) = to replace replace with (v) = to use as a substitute for
substitute for (v) = to use sb or sth in the place of sb or sth else
convert (to) (v) = to change into a different form
5 just (sentence) (adj) = fair sane (person) (adj) = not mad
fair (person) (adj) = impartial reasonable (time) (adj) = logical
6 speak (clearly) (v) = to talk tell the difference (phr) = to distinguish
say (to someone) (v) = to declare look (at the difference) (v) = to see
7 priceless (jewel) (adj) = value is beyond money
worthy (rival) (adj) = having respected qualities
invaluable (assistant) (adj) = very useful treasured (prize) (adj) = gives great pleasure
8 incident (violent) (n) = sth that happens (special) occasion (n) = time when sth takes place
(sad) moment (n) = a very short period of time
(peculiar) celebration (n) = a special event people organise because of a special occasion
9 mix (with flour) (v) to blend substances or things together
blend (together) (v) to mix things together meet (a friend) (v) = to encounter
merge (operations) (v) = (esp of businesses) to combine and become one
10 (take a) bite (v) to cut into sth with the teeth
scratch (your arm) (v) = to make marks on sth with sth sharp
prick (your arm) (v) = to make a hole or mark with sth sharp
sting (of a bee) (v) = (of an insect) to cause sudden sharp pain
11 waste (disposal) (n) = sth that is not wanted and is (to be) disposed of
junk (food) (n) = useless or worthless items (car) debris (n) = wreckage
litter (bin) (n) = rubbish that can be seen lying about
12 convince sh (of sth) (v) = to cause sb to realise sth influence (an opinion) (v) = to affect
assume (to be correct) (v) = to accept the truth of sth without proof
prove (a point) (v) = to use evidence to convince sb about sth
13 steal (a bike) (v) = to take sb else's possessions dishonestly
rip the (sheet) (v) = to tear apart
rob of (possessions) (v) = to take property from a person or place illegally
strip of (property) (v)= to take away one's possessions, honours, etc
14 (lucky) contestant (n) = person who takes part in a contest
winner (of a competition) (n) = person that wins
(sb's) opponent (n) = person who is against another person
(main) rival (n) = person or thing competing with another
15 practise (speaking) (v) = to repeat regularly so as to gain skill
inform (public) (v) = to give news of knowledge to sb
instruct (children) (v) = to teach sb a skill, a sport, etc
rehearse (a play) (v) = to practise so as to be ready for public performance
16 (give a) lecture (n) = talk given to an audience or class for teaching purposes
(deliver a) speech (n) = formal talk given in public
(start a) debate (n) = organised discussion on a set topic
(have a) talk (n) = a formal discussion in order to reach an agreement
17 take (this money to) (v) = to carry sth from one place to another
bring (it back) (v) = to come carrying sth fetch (the stick) (v) = to go and get sth
carry (the bag) (v) = to take sth from one place to another
18 rich (man) (adj) = having a lot of money; well-off
reasonable (price) (adj) = (of price) fair; not high
expensive (car) (adj) = costing a lot precious (jewel) (adj) = valuable
19 (long) period (n) = amount of time (big/small) number (n) = figure
quantity (of food) (n) = size, amount a great deal of (phr) = a lot of
20 observe (an experiment) (v) = to watch recognise (a friend) (v) = to be familiar with
uncover (a secret) (v) = to find out discover (a new planet) (v) = to find
21 leftover (food) (adj) = remaining rest (of the day) = what is left
ending (of the story) = finish remaining (time) (adj) = what is left
22 emigrate (from England) (v) = to leave one place to live in another
originate (in France) (v) = to come from a place
immigrate (to Germany) (v) to move into one place from another to live permanently
migrate (west) (v) = to move in search of food/work
23 delay (the journey) (v) = to (cause to) be late
prolong (the experience) (v) = to make longer in time
stretch (the jumper) (v) = to make wider, longer, etc by pulling
expand (your mind) (v) to increase the size of sth
24 (hard) labour = work involving physical effort
duty (to others) = obligation (new) job = regularly paid working position
career (in teaching) = profession with opportunities for promotion
25 (hands) shake (v) = to tremble, usu from nervousness
(windows) vibrate (from the music) (v) = to move continuously back and forth
shiver (in terror) (v) = (of the whole body) to tremble with cold or fear
shudder (at the thought) (v) = to shiver violently with cold, fear, disgust, etc
26 shout (out loud) (v) = to speak loudly tell (a secret) (v) = to say sth to sb
mention (in passing) (v) = to refer briefly to sth or sb
mutter (to yourself) (v) = to speak in a low, usu angry, voice that is hard to hear
27 (distress) signal (n) = a sound intended to give a message to whoever sees or hears it
(traffic) sign (n) = a piece of metal or wood that gives a warning or information about sth
(sign) post (n) = an upright piece of metal or wood fixed into the ground
(chemical) symbol (n) = sth that represents sth else
28 leave (your money at home) (v) = to fail to take sth
misplace (a book) (v) = to put an object in the wrong place; lose temporarily
forget (to buy milk) (v) = to fail to remember lose (your keys) (v) = to be unable to find sth
29 (go/move) back (adv) = reverse (take) off (prep) = remove from sth
(sit) on (prep) = be placed above and touching sth
(topple) over (prep) = above; from one position to another
30 shadow (of a man) (n) = an area of darkness caused by an object or person
(sleep in) darkness (n) = state of having no or very little light
(in the) shade (n) = place protected from the sun
(under) cover (n) = protection from rain/cold, etc
31 in force (phr) = in operation rule (of law) (n) = regulation
(local) authority (n) = administration in power (phr) = in control
32 sleeping (in a bed) (pres p) = being asleep fall asleep (phr) = go to sleep
sleepy (baby) (adj) = in need of sleep sleepless (night) (adj) = without sleep; unable to sleep
33 (wide) grin (n) = broad smile showing one's teeth
(little) giggle (n) =act of laughing in a silly manner (small) chuckle (n) =act of laughing quietly
laugh (out loud) (n) = the sound we make when sth is funny
34 swing (your arms) (v) to move forwards and backwards
sway (in the wind) (v) =move from side to side twist (your body) (v) to turn round; revolve
swerve (the car) (v) = to change direction suddenly
35 (government) grant (n) = money given by an organisation for a purpose
(school) scholarship (n) = money awarded to a student for educational purposes
(charitable) donation (n) = contribution to a charity
(donate to) charity (n) = act of giving money to those in need
36 (minimum) wage (n) = (usu wages) money paid weekly for work or services
pay (increase) (n) = money that one gets by working
(monthly) salary (n) = money paid monthly for work
(yearly) income (n) = money received from work, investments, etc
37 (strong) flavour (n) = taste of sth (sweet) savour (n) = a pleasant taste
(fragrant) scent (n) = characteristic (usu pleasant) smell of sth
(nasty) odour (n) = strong smell
38 lend (money) (v) = to give sth on condition that it is to be returned
hire (a car) (v) to pay to use sth for a short period of time
rent (a flat) (v) = to pay for a building/ land for a period of time
borrow (from a bank) (v) to be lent money/sth for a period of time
39 crash (the car) (v) = to hit sth suddenly and cause a loud noise
smash (the window) (v) = to break violently tear (the paper) (v) = to rip
crack (the egg) (v) = to break sth but not into pieces
40 (driving) licence (n) = official document that entitles you to own or do sth
(visitors) permit (n) = official document that entitles you to do sth
(birth) certificate (n) = official printed statement used as proof or evidence
(school) diploma (n) = certificate awarded for passing an examination, etc
41 have a glance at (phr) to look at sth quickly (angry) stare (n) = long steady gaze
gaze (out of the window) (v) = to look at sth/sb for a long time
(friendly) wink (n) = quick opening and shutting of one eye
42 bend (in the road) (v) to curve or cause to become curved
lean (over) (v) = to be at an angle; bend
bow (your head) (v) = to lower the head or upper part of the body as a greeting
stick your neck out (phr) = to give an opinion which others might be afraid to give
43 (department) directory (n) = book containing phone numbers, school listings, etc
(clothes) catalogue (n) = book containing details of items available for sale
(information) leaflet (n) = informative sheet of paper distributed free
(travel) brochure (n) = magazine with information about sth being sold
44 (dark) bruise (n) = dark-coloured mark on the skin caused by a blow
(water) blister (n) = swelling under the skin filled with fluid
(facial) scar (n) = mark remaining on the skin after a cut, operation, etc
bump (on the head) (n) = lump on the body caused by a blow
45 display (in a window) (n) = show (public) spectacle (n) = performance
(loss of) sight (n) = ability to see
(picturesque) scenery (n) = general features of the countryside/mountains etc
46 neglect (a child) (v) = to fail to look after sth properly
refuse (admittance) (v) = to stop from doing sth reject (an offer) (v) = to not accept sth
ignore (completely) (v) = to not pay attention to sth
47 handsome (man) (adj) = (of men) having a nice appearance
pretty (dress) (adj) = attractive though not necessarily beautiful
beautiful (lady) (adj) = (of women) having a nice appearance
delightful (child) (adj) = to be very pleasant
48 solitary (moments) (adj) = being without others
communal (bathroom) (adj) = used by everybody
bold (colours) (adj) = dynamic and enterprising, bright
sociable (group) (adj) = enjoying the company of other people
49 little (money) (adj) = not very much small (child) (adj) = short or young
few (people) (adj) = not very many less (than) (adj) = not as much
50 messy (hair) (adj) = untidy and disorganised scruffy (clothes) (adj) = dirty and untidy
untidy (bedroom) (adj) = messy and disorganised
careless (talk) (adj) = not paying enough attention to what you are doing
51 accuse (of) (v) to say that sb is guilty of a crime tried (for murder) (v) = taken to court
sentence (to) (v) = to state the punishment sb is to have
charge with (v) = to formally accuse sb of committing a crime
52 shower (with water) (v) = to splash scatter (on the ground) (v) to throw about
sprinkle (with sugar) (v) = to scatter drops of liquid or powder over sth
spray (with a hose) (v) = to force tiny drops out of sth
53 (football) team (n) = group of players in sports
(rowing) crew (n) = group of people working together on a ship, aircraft, etc
cast (of a film) (n) = all the actors in a play/film etc
(office) staff (n) = group of people working in a business, school, etc
54 win (a game) (n) = victory in a game,etc (academic) achievement (n) = success
gain (weight) (n) = profit rise (in stature) (n) = progress
55 lose (weight) (v) to mislay; fail to keep miss (seeing sth) (v) = to fail to see
avoid (a trap) (v) = to keep clear of drop (down) (v) = to fall, to plunge
56 huge (house) (adj) = massive in size heavy (weight) (adj) = large in weight
big (car) (adj) = wide or long
powerful (spell) (adj) = able to influence people or events; strong
57 mention (in passing) (v) = to say sth, usu briefly
present (a gift) (v) = to formally give to someone
announce (an engagement) (v) = to declare formally
say (to someone) (v) to speak to another person
58 deposit (on a house) (n) = initial part payment to be followed by the rest
section (of the room) (n) = part, division portion (of food) (n) = amount, piece
(first) instalment (n) = one of several part payments
59 check in (phr v) = to register arrival at airport or hotel
check out (phr v) = to pay bills and return key when leaving a hotel
check up (phr v) = to make sure all is as it should be
check off (phr v) = to tick items on a list
60 clothes (dryer) (pl n) = items of clothing
(silk) cloth (Un) = material used for making clothes
(swimming) costume (n) = set of clothes for a specific purpose
(sensible) clothing (Un) = all types of clothes
61 (It's been hot) lately (adv) = recently (We arrived home) eventually (adv) = in the end
(It happened) at last (phr) = finally in the end (phr) = coming after everything else
62 (city) suburb (n) = residential area. around the city centre
(on the) outside (n) = external part of sth
outskirts (of the town) (pl n) = areas on the edge of a city
(German) border (n) = dividing line between two countries
63 take in (phr v) = to deceive take after (phr v) = to resemble a relative
take down (phr v) = to write down take over (phr v) = to get control of
64 fascination (with sth) (n) = a great interest in sth
(broad) appeal (n) = the quality of being attractive
(turn on) charm (n) = the quality of being pleasant and attractive
(tourist) attraction (n) = a place people visit because it is interesting
65 put down (phr v) = to verbally mock push down (phr v) = to force lower
take down (phr v) = to remove objects or decorations
look down on (phr v) = to consider to be inferior
66 delay (a trip) (v) = to (cause to) be late or slow undo (typing) (v) = to reverse an effect
cancel (the newspapers) (v) = to make invalid; stop (of subscriptions, contracts, etc)
delete (a file) (v) = to erase
67 deathly (look) (adj) = appearing like death
lethal (injection) (adj) = (of poisons, etc) able to kill fatal (illness) (adj) = causing death
terminal (cancer) (adj) = (of diseases) leading to death
68 (lake) shore (n) =land along the edge of any large body of water
(sea) coast (n) = area of land near the sea (river) bank (n) = side of a river
(front) side (n) = one of the surfaces of an object
69 break down (phr v) = to become distressed or upset
break out (phr v) = to escape (from prison, etc) break up (phr v) = to end a relationship
break away (phr v) = to separate from a group
70 (Mexican) border (n) = division between two countries
(speed) limit (n) = maximum possible or allowable
(rivers) edge (n) = line where the flat surface of an object ends
(page) margin (n) = area next to the edge (of a lake, page)
71 (significant) moment (n) = a short period of importance
(play) interval (n) = break in a performance (long) period (n) = an unspecified length of time
(for an) instant (n) = extremely short space of time, usu less than a second
72 manage to (v) = to complete sth after effort
achieve (a result) (v) = to reach a point of success succeed in (v) = to achieve sth after effort
reach (the destination) (v) = to arrive at a place
73 get along (phr v) to have relations with sb get over (phr v) = to recover from
get by (phr v) = to manage with difficulty get through (phr v) = to complete or consume
74 (huge) yawn (n) = deep breath taken with an open mouth when sleepy
(relieved) sigh (n) = audible deep breath indicating relief or sadness
cough (violently) (n) = act of letting out air to clear the throat
(deep) breath (n) = the amount of air taken in through the mouth
75 bite (off) (v) = to cut into sth with the teeth chew (meat) (v) = to grind with teeth
swallow (food) (v) = to take (food or drink) from mouth into throat
lick (your lips) (v) = to move the tongue across
76 (detailed) study (n) = a piece of research on a subject
(full) account (n) = a written or spoken report of an event
(public) announcement (n) = a formal statement about sth that has, or will happen
(written) report (n) = sth that tells sb. what has happened
77 belong (to sb) (v) = to own/have (he) own (v) = to possess/have
(she) claim (v) = to state (it) hold (v) = to have a position of power or authority
78 pass over (phr v) = not to be selected for a job/position
pass away (phr v) = polite way of saying sb died
pass down (phr v) to give sth from generation to generation (usu an item)
pass off (phr v) = to happen without problems
79 be in with (phr v) = to be friendly with sb be in for (phr v) = to expect sth (usu bad)
be up to (phr v) to be capable of sth be over (phr v) = to be finished
80 (loud) purr (n) = sound of contentment made by a cat
(sharp) bark (n) = short loud sound made by a dog
(pig's) grunt (n) = short low sound made by a pig, etc
(engine's) roar (n) = loud sound made by a lion, motor, etc
81 train (nurses) (v) = to teach coach (a team) (v) = to instruct
exercise (muscle groups) (v) = to move body so as to get fit
practise (running) (v) = to do sth repeatedly in order to become better at it
82 bother (sb) (v) = to cause trouble or difficulty
upset (sb) (v) = to cause sb to worry or be unhappy annoy (sb) (v) =make sb angry or impatient
disturb (sb) (v) = to interrupt what sb is doing and upset them
83 group (of singers) (n) = a number of people or things
pile (of books) (n) = a number of things arranged one on top of the other
stack (of papers) (n) = a large number of things arranged one on top of the other
bunch (of grapes) (n) = identical things grouped together
84 fall into (phr v) = to start doing sth by chance
melt into (phr v) = to change shape into sth else by liquifying
burst into (phr v) = to spontaneously change behaviour
break into (phr v) = to gain access illegally to sth
85 stay up (phr v) = to remain awake, when you would normally be asleep
shout (phr v) to make yourself clearly heard
stand up for/to (phr v) = to support or defend when attacked or criticised
support (v) = to agree with, or to back up someone's argument
86 (sharp) suit (n) = tailored jacket and matching trousers or skirt
(school) uniform (n) = clothing worn by soldiers, policemen, etc
(dirty) overalls (n) = item of protective clothing covering body, arms and legs
(play) costume (n) = outfit worn for a performance
87 polish (silver) (v) = to clean until shining brighten (the room) (v) = to give more light
sparkle (in the light) (v) = to flash with reflections of light
lighten (the mood) (v) = to give more light; make less strong/heavy
88 (handwritten) note (n) = short quickly written message left for sb
(warning) sign (n) = board with information for the public
(birth) mark (n) = scratch, stain or spot which cannot be removed
notice (of application) (n) = temporary sheet of paper giving information for the public
89 repair (the roof) (v) = to fix sth that has been damaged
restore (a historical building) (v) = to return sth to its previous condition
renovate (an old building) (v) = to make sth as new
renew (a licence) (v) = to extend period of time sth is valid
90 in credit (exp) = having money in your bank account
in cash (exp) = with banknotes and coins in change (exp) = with coins
currency (n) = banknotes and coins of a particular country
91 trip (to the shops) (n) = short journey (safari) expedition (n) = organised adventure
(worldwide) travel (Un) = act of making a journey (great distances)
excursion (to the castle) (n) = visit a site of interest usu for one/part of a day
92 essential (facts) (adj) = definitely needed comfortable (bed) (adj) = relaxing and agreeable
convenient (excuse) (adj) = easy to reach; useful
(physically) beneficial (adj) = sth that helps people or improves their lives
93 (country) lane (n) = a narrow road
(shipping) route (n) = the way from one place to another
way (to the dock) (n) = a certain direction to reach a destination
(dark) alley (n) = a very narrow street between buildings or walls
94 give over (phr v) = to suddenly stop doing an activity give off (phr v) = to emit smells, etc
give away (phr v) = to give sth to sb without accepting payment give up (phr v) = to stop trying
95 pull (the cart) (v) = to drag sth tow (the car) (v) = to pull along behind sth
raise (the bar) (v) = to cause to rise (usu permanently); lift up
increase (in temperature) (v) = to become larger in number, level or amount
96 flock (of geese) (n) = large group of sheep or birds
swarm (of bees) (n) = a group of insects (bees etc) flying together
herd (of elephants) (n) = (of cows or elephants) group of animals which live together
school (of whales) (n) = (of fish or whales) group of fish which swim together
97 (set a) task (n) = a piece of work or an activity that must be done
(permanent) employment (n) = paid job (hard) work (n) = a job, usu paid
(long) career (n) = a job or profession done by sb for a long period of their life
98 worthy (cause) (adj) = deserving respect
valuable (antique) (adj) = of great worth worthwhile (exercise) (adj) = beneficial or useful
important (day) (adj) = very significant, or necessary
99 turn off (phr v) = to switch off put off (phr v) = to postpone
make off with (phr v) = to run away with sth (usu stolen)
close off (phr v) = to separate from people so that they cannot go there
100 receipt (n) = proof of purchase recipe (n) = cooking instructions.
formula (n) = chemical makeup; mathematical rule menu (n) = list of available food
101 (stands) unmoving (adj) = not moving (stays) still (adj) = in the same position
peaceful (protest) (adj) = in a quiet and relaxing state
inactive (volcano) (adj) = not doing anything or not working
102 spot (a friend) (v) = to notice see out (phr v) = to stay with sth till the end
make out (phr v) = to distinguish; be able to see with difficulty
draw out (phr v) = to extend sth (usu time)
103 tight (space) (adj) = constricted stiff (joints) (adj) = difficult to move or bend
solid (wall) (adj) = compact hard (task) (adj) = tough, difficult
104 (city) smog (n) = thick cloud of pollution (thin) mist (n) = cloud at ground level
(summer) haze (n) = thin mist, esp in hot weather
( grey ) fog (n) = thick mist, seriously impairing vision
105, include (v) = to feel like consist (of) (v) = to pull towards; arouse interest
contain (v) = to be liked by sb involve (v) = to pull sth in slowly
106 mark (n) = written or printed symbol name (n) = word we use to identify a sb,place or thing
brand (n) = version of a product that is made by one particular manufacturer
label (n) = piece of paper or plastic attached to an object giving information about it
107 (vivid) memory (n) = recollection (clear your) mind (n) = brain
(use your) head (n) = part of body above the neck
off by heart (phr) = sth learned so well that it can be remembered perfectly
108 run past (v) = to pass sth or sb quickly run away (phr v) = to leave by running; escape
(move) forward (adv) = towards the direction in front of you run after (phr v) = to chase
109 (simple) mistake (n) = sth accidentally done wrongly
(take the) blame(n)=responsibility for a mistake (common) error(n)=mistake (often technical)
(her) fault (n) = (sb's) actual responsibility for a mistake
110 onto (prep)= to show movement from one surface to the other e.g. fell onto the floor
with (prep) = together e.g. I went to the park with David
in (prep) inside e.g. Put the wallet in the bag
on (prep) = above surface of sth and touching it e.g. the glass is on the table
111 recipe (for the cake) (n) = list of ingredients and cooking instructions
prescription (for cough syrup) (n) = an order for medicine, written by a doctor
method (of payment) (n) = way of doing sth formula (for mathematics) (n) = a scientific rule
112 interior (of a house) (n) = the inside part of sth core (of the earth) (n) = the centre
inside (of the box) (n) = inner part of sth middle (of the road) (n) = halfway point
113 spectator (at the stadium) (n) = person watching sport
viewer (of TV programme) (n) = person watching television
audience (of the theatre) (Un) = people attending a live performance
onlooker (at the side of the road) (n) = witness
114 aged (relative) (adj) = having lived a long time old-fashioned (dress) (adj) = not modern
ancient (tool) (adj) = old; belonging to history elderly (parent) (adj) = very old (polite)
115 rocks (at the cliff bottom) (n)=large stones
pebble (beach) (n)=small, smooth, round stone
boulder (n) = very large stone or rock brick (wall) (n) = rectangular block used for building
116 spread (the butter) (v) = to cover a surface scatter (the toys) (v) to throw around
spill (liquid) (v) = to accidentally come out of its container
sprinkle (the cheese on the spaghetti) (v) = to scatter a liquid or powder in small drops/pieces
117 grate (cheese) (v) = to cut into very fine strands using a grater
chop (onions) (v) = to cut into slices or cubes beat (eggs) (v) = to vigorously mix
cut (meat) (v) = to use a knife to cut sth in two or more pieces
118 bake (biscuits) (v) = to cook in an oven boil (eggs) (v) = to cook in hot water
fry (chips)(v)=to cook in fat or oil grill (steak) (v)=cook by placing over a flame or hot element
119salty (adj) = containing or tasting like salt peppery (adj) = containing or tasting like pepper
sour (lemon) (adj) = tasting sharp spicy (sauce) (adj) = tasting hot
120 part (of a movie) (n) = a piece or section of sth bit (of time) (n) = a small amount of sth
piece (of furniture) (n) = an individual object that belongs to a category of things
(research) unit (n) = a group of people that work together for a common goal
121 (bus) stop (Cn) = an end, a finish gap (between your teeth) (Cn) = empty space
pause (the video) (Cn) = brief stop in action or speech
(game) interval (Cn) = a break between parts of a performance/sports event
122 area (of land) (Cn) = region side (of a personality) (Cn) = aspect of sth
view (of the sea) (Cn) = a sight, a look; an opinion
(strong) point (Cn) = a detail or quality of sth or sb
123 (rain) ruin (our holiday) (v)= to spoil or destroy sth damage (his reputation) (v)=to harm
(fire) destroy (the house) (v) = to damage sth so that it no longer exists
spoil (a child) (v) = to harm a child's character by giving too much
124 (war) allies (Cn) = friends in war
(close) friends (Cn) = person whom one likes and gets on well with
(travelling) companions (Cn) = person one shares time with
(work) associates (Cn) = person one does business with
125 (have good/ill) fortune (Un) = luck (have a) chance (n) = opportunity
destiny=fate (have a good) opportunity=a situation makes it possible to achieve a goal
126 put up (a wall) (phr v) = to build hurry up (phr v) = to move quickly
pick up (a hitchhiker) (phr v) = to give someone a lift in a car hold up (a bus) (phr v)= delay
127(is) deficient (in) (adj) = lacking sth (sth is) inadequate (adj) = not good enough
short (of) (adj) = not enough insufficient (amount of) (adj) = not enough
128 point (of a needle) (n) =the sharp end of sth (bottle) cap (n)=a lid used to close a container
(finger) tip (n) = the end of sth long and narrow (mountain) summit (n)=the top of a mountain
129 aware (of) (adj) = have knowledge of sth sensitive (to) (adj) = easily hurt
conscious of (adj) = aware of sensible (adj) = reasonable, logical
130 view (of the sea) = what you can see from a particular place (a beautiful) sight = st seen
(good) eyesight (n) = the ability to see (a historic) site (n) = the place or location of sth

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