propagate
verb
[VN] (formal) to spread an idea, a belief or a piece of
information among many people: Television
advertising propagates a false image of the ideal family.
(technical) to produce new plants
from a parent plant: [VN] The plant can be propagated from seed
locus noun
(plural loci /ˈləusaɪ/) (formal or
technical) the exact place where sth happens or which is thought to be the
centre of sth: the external locus of control
PM2.5 are
tiny particles in the air that reduce visibility and cause the air to appear
hazy /ˈheɪzi/when levels are elevated
There
were many flowers left behind. Most of them were withered
hang up
to end a telephone conversation by
putting the telephone receiver down or switching the telephone offAfter
I hung up I remembered what I'd wanted to say.
tender
adjective, noun,
verb
adjective (tenderer, tenderest)
Help Note: more tender and most tender are also common
kind, gentle and loving: tender words / looks /
kisses ◆ What he needs now is a lot
of tender loving care (= sympathetic treatment).
(of food) easy to bite
through and cut: This
meat is extremely tender. ◆
Boil the beans until they are tender.
Stock
[U, C] a liquid made by cooking bones, meat, etc. in water, used
for making soups and sauces: fish /
vegetable stock
A mosquito coil is
a mosquito repelling incense, usually shaped into a spiral, and typically made from a
dried paste of pyrethrum powder.
Honeycomb
Artificial cultivation
King cobra
Dandruff is a common skin condition
that causes dry white or grey flakes of dead skin to appear in the scalp
or hair.
Paprika
is the ground bright red powder from sweet and hot dried peppers
Warrant [countable] a legal
document that is signed by a judge and gives the police authority to do
something an arrest warrant
decor noun
[U, C, usually
sing.] the style in which the inside of a
building is decorated: interior decor
Dog eat
dog
used to describe a situation in which people will do anything to be successful, even if what they do harms other people:It's a
dog-eat-dog world out there.
good
people" is not a comment on their morals
~ sb (from sth) to officially remove sb from their job: She claims she was unfairly dismissed from her post.
I
was sceptical about the girls that work here
She
tilts her head against the wall
His
amiable demeanour has evaporated
The
first time I pulled my knickers down I felt my soul fall out
Handstand
British
nationals constituted over half the
dancers
accompany verb (accompanies,
accompanying, accompanied, accompanied) [VN]
(formal) to travel or go
somewhere with sb: His wife accompanied him on the trip. ◆ I must ask you to
accompany me to the police station
Bush
(often the bush) [U]
an area of wild land that has not been cleared, especially in Africa and
Australia
beat around the
bush
To fail to come to the important point about something; from the idea of a hunted
animal hiding in a bush while the hunter is too timorous to follow it in there.
Enclosed (abbreviation encl.) sent
with a letter, etc: Please complete the
enclosed application form.
taper verb, noun
to become gradually
narrower; to make sth become gradually narrower: [V] The tail tapered to a rounded tip.
cardio
car·di·o /ˈkɑːdiəu US ˈkɑːrdiou/ n [U] informal
any type of exercise that makes the heart
stronger and healthier, for example running
a combination
of cardio, weight training, and kung fu
Elaborate
very complicated and detailed; carefully
prepared and organizedelaborate designs
induce verb
[VN to inf] (formal) to persuade or influence sb to do sth: Nothing would induce me to take the job.
[VN] (formal) to cause sth: drugs which induce sleep ◆ a drug-induced coma
[VN] (medical) to make a woman start giving birth to her baby
by giving her special drugs: an induced
labour
vine noun
a climbing plant that
produces grapes: grapes on the
vine
harmonic /hɑːˈmonɪk/adjective, noun
adjective [usually
before noun] (music) relating to the way notes
are played or sung together to make a pleasing sound: the harmonic and rhythmic interest of the music
noun [usually
pl.] (music) a note that can be played on some
musical instruments, that is higher and quieter than the main note being played
Morphology
prolific adjective
(of an artist, a writer,
etc.) producing many works, etc: a
prolific author
In academia, a fellow is
a member of a group of learned people who work together as peers in the pursuit of mutual knowledge or practice.
Fellows may include visiting professors, postdoctoral researchers and doctoral researchers.
A combustion
chamber is that part of an internal
combustion engine (ICE) in which the fuel/air mix is burned.
symphony
/ ˈsɪmfənɪ; ˋsɪmfənɪ/ n long complex musical
composition, usu in three or four parts (movements) for a large orchestra
chamber /ˈtʃeɪmbə/ noun
[C] a hall in a public building
that is used for formal meetings: The members left the council chamber. ◆ the Senate / House chamber
bu·reau /ˈbjuərəu/
an office or organization that provides
information on a particular subject: an employment bureau
the
aftermath of two explosions
Aftermath
the
situation that exists as a result of an important (and usually unpleasant)
event, especially a war, an accident, etc.
A lot of rebuilding took place in
the aftermath of the war.
toast crumbs,
Would
you like to leave a message?
Miss Saima Ahmed,Research
Support Administrator
lingo
noun [sing.] (informal)
a language, especially a foreign
language: He doesn't speak the lingo.
(especially AmE)
expressions used by a particular group of people
exert /ɪgˈzəːt/
verb [VN]
to use power or
influence to affect sb/sth: He exerted all his authority to make them accept the
plan. ◆ The moon exerts a force on the earth that causes the tides.
~ yourself to make a big effort: In order to be
successful he would have to exert himself.
Laplace (/ləˈplɑːs/
missionary
noun
(plural missionaries) a person who
is sent to a foreign country to teach people about Christianity: Baptist missionaries
hitch-hike
verb
[V] to travel by asking for free rides in other
people's cars, by standing at the side of the road and trying to get passing
cars to stop: They hitch-hiked
around Europe.
hitch-hiker noun: He picked up two hitch-hikers on the road to
Salisbury.
hitch
verb, noun
verb
to get a free ride in a
person's car; to travel around in this way, by standing at the side of the road
and trying to get passing cars to stop: [VN]
They hitched a ride in a truck
slay
[VN]
(old-fashioned or
literary) to kill sb/sth in a war or a fight: St George slew the dragon.
(especially AmE) (used especially in newspapers) to murder sb: Two passengers were slain by the hijackers.
veteran
vet·e·ran /ˈvetərən/ n [C]
[Date: 1500-1600; Language:
Latin; Origin: veteranus, from veteranus 'old, of long experience', from vetus 'old']
someone who has been a soldier, sailor etc in a
war
veteran of
a veteran of
the Second World War
relief noun
removal of anxiety / pain
[U,
sing.] the feeling of happiness that you have when sth unpleasant stops or
does not happen: a sense of relief ◆ We all breathed a sigh of relief when he left. ◆ She sighed with
relief. ◆ Much to my relief the car was not damaged. ◆ News of their
safety came as a great relief. ◆ It was a relief to be able to talk to someone about
it. ◆ What a relief!
[U] ~ (from / of sth)
the act of removing or reducing pain, anxiety, etc: modern methods
of pain relief ◆ the relief of misery / poverty / suffering ◆ Massage can
bring some relief from tension. ◆ Volunteers provide regular help to give relief to
carers.
syllable
noun
any of the units
into which a word is divided, containing a vowel sound and usually one or more
consonants: a word with two syllables ◆ a two-syllable word ◆ 'Potato' is stressed on the second
syllable.
It
is worth taking a moment to check back
strobe
(also strobe light)
noun
a bright light that flashes rapidly on and off,
used especially at DISCOS
Splits
A split (commonly
referred to as splits or the splits) is a physical position in which the legs are in line with
each other and extended in opposite directions.
gangster
noun
a member of a group of
violent criminals: Chicago
gangsters
Interface
Dialog Box
there
are no conditions to be set.
Interface
zones are used for multiple reference frame and sliding mesh calculations, and
for non-conformal meshes
unsolicited
adjective
not asked for and
sometimes not wanted: unsolicited comments / criticism / advice ◆ The record
company receives dozens of unsolicited demo tapes each week.
refreshing
adjective
pleasantly new or different: It made a refreshing change
to be taken seriously for once. ◆
It's refreshing to meet someone who is so dedicated to their work.
making you feel less tired or
hot: a
refreshing drink / shower ◆
The breeze was cool and refreshing.
siren
noun
a device that makes a
long loud sound as a signal or warning: an air-raid siren
Dummy
adjective [only
before noun] made to look real, although it is
actually a copy which does not work: a dummy
bomb / rifle
Rig
equipment that is used for a
special purpose: a CB radio rig
slick
adjective, noun,
verb
adjective (slicker, slickest)
(sometimes disapproving) done
or made in a way that is clever and efficient but often does not seem to be
sincere or lacks important ideas: a slick advertising campaign ◆ a slick performance ◆
You had to admire the slick presentation of last night's awards ceremony.
(sometimes disapproving) speaking very easily and
smoothly but in a way that does not seem sincere
slick
down/back [slick sth⇔down/back] phr v
to make hair smooth and shiny by putting oil,
water etc on it
His hair had
been combed back and slicked down with something to make it neat.
Pomade
a
sweet-smelling oily substance men used to rub on their hair to make it smooth,
especially in the past
verdict
noun
a decision that is made by a JURY
in a court of law, stating if sb is considered guilty of a crime or not: Has the jury reached a verdict?
tedious
details.
intimidate
verb
[VN] ~ sb (into sth / into doing sth) to frighten or
threaten sb so that they will do what you want: They were accused of intimidating people into voting for them
vendor noun
a person who sells things, for
example food or newspapers, usually outside on the street: street vendors
(law) a person who is selling a house or other
property
Compare: SELLER
subsidiaries.
A
payment terminal, also known as a point of sale terminal, credit card terminal,
legitimate
business
Remember
to always stay vigilant when using your debit card.
Van
Pickup artist
nocturnal /nɔkˈtəːnl /
adjective
(of animals) active at night
Antonym: DIURNAL
(written) happening
during the night: a nocturnal
visit
A nocturnal
emission or wet dream is a spontaneous orgasm
during sleep that includes ejaculation for a male, or vaginal wetness or an orgasm (or both) for a female
orgasm noun
[U,
C]
the moment during sexual activity when feelings of sexual pleasure are at their
strongest: to achieve / reach orgasm ◆ to have an orgasm
Ejaculation
is the discharge of semen (normally containing sperm)
from the male
reproductory tract, usually accompanied by orgasm.
ejaculation noun
[C, U] the act of ejaculating; the moment when SPERM
comes out of a man's PENIS: premature
ejaculation
emission
noun
[U] (formal) the
production or sending out of light, heat, gas, etc: the emission of
carbon dioxide into the atmosphere ◆ emission controls
[C] gas, etc. that is sent out into the air: The government has pledged to clean up
industrial emissions.
patron
noun
a person who gives money
and support to artists and writers: Frederick the Great was the patron of many artists.
a famous person who
supports an organization such as a charity and whose name is used in the
advertisements, etc. for the organization: Diana, Princess of Wales was patron of the charity Birthright.
(formal) a person who
uses a particular shop/store, restaurant, theatre, etc: Patrons are requested not to smoke.
merchant ['mɜrtʃənt /'mɜː-]
n.
a businessperson engaged in retail trade
asylum
a·sy·lum /əˈsaɪləm/ n
[Date: 1400-1500; Language:
Latin; Origin: Greek asylon, from asylos 'not able to be seized']
[U]
protection given to someone by a government
because they have escaped from fighting or political trouble in their own
country
apply for/seek/be
granted asylum
He has been
granted asylum in France
manifold 2
manifold2 n [C] technical
an arrangement of pipes through which gases enter
or leave a car engine
arterial
ar·ter·i·al /ɑːˈtɪəriəl US ɑːrˈtɪr-/ adj
involving the arteries
arterial blood
[only before noun]
an arterial road is one of the main roads in a
city, country etc
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Pesticide residue refers to the pesticides that may remain on or in food after they are applied to
food crops.[1] The
levels of these residues in foods are often stipulated by regulatory bodies in
many countries.
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halal
ha·lal
hallal /hɑːˈlɑːl/ adj [only before
noun]
[Date: 1800-1900; Language:
Arabic; Origin: 'that
which is lawful']
halal meat is meat from an animal that has been
killed in a way that is approved by Muslim law
If
you're using good tea leaves, you'll find they can be infused several times
Each
time you brew the tea, different subtleties of the delicate flavours will be
released. In China it is widely believed that the second or third brew of fine
tea is the best
water
ratio to suit your taste, but it's not rocket science
Facial flushing is a sign of alcohol intolerance
Hybrids
atomizer
at·om·izer /ˈætəmaɪzə US -ər/ n [C]
a container from which you can make
a liquid such as perfume come out in very small drops like mist
compound
a combination of two or more parts, substances,
or qualities
compound of
Communication
ability is a compound of several different skills.
Brush on a
damp-proofing compound.
as the ability of our students to articulate their
research is an important skill
knuckle
/ ˈnʌkl; ˋnʌkl/ n
faeces
fae·ces
also feces AmE /ˈfiːsiːz/ n [plural] formal
solid waste material from the bowels
>faecal /ˈfiːkəl/ adj
sensational
sen·sa·tion·al /senˈseɪʃənəl/ adj
very interesting, exciting, and surprising
a sensational
discovery
The show was a
sensational success.
con·sole1 /kənˈsəul US -ˈsoul/ v [T]
No one could
console her when Peter died.
clause
clause
W2S3 /klɔːz US klɔːz/ n [C]
[Date: 1200-1300; Language:
Old French; Origin: Medieval
Latin clausa 'end of a sentence', from Latin
claudere; CLOSE1]
a part of a written law or legal document
covering a particular subject of the whole law or document
A
confidentiality clause was added to the contract.
trick
an action that is intended to deceive, either as a
way of cheating someone, or
as a joke or form of entertainment: She played a really nasty trick on me -
she put syrup in my shampoo bottle!
sneaky
sneak·y /ˈsniːki/ adj
doing things in a secret and often dishonest or
unfair way
a sneaky little
trick
timber
[U] BrE
wood used for building or making things
The term utilities can also refer to the set of services provided by these
organizations consumed by the public: electricity, natural gas, water, and sewage. Broadband internet services
Mandate
[C]
an official instruction given to a person or
organization, allowing them to do something
Matters debated
in meetings do not become a mandate automatically.
[U and C]
the power given to one country to govern another
country
tanding order
Standing order
BrE
someone who provides information about you when you are trying to get a job
His headmaster
agreed to act as his referee.
em·ploy·ee
W2S2 /ɪmˈplɔɪ-iː, ˌemplɔɪˈiː/ n [C]
someone who is paid to work for someone else
= worker
Mould
Having a
sense of belonging is a common experience. Belonging means acceptance as a
member or part. Such a simple word for huge concept. A sense of belonging is a
human need, just like the need for food and shelter
Shorthold
(UK, law) Describing a tenancy that exists for an agreed term, at the end of which the property may be
recovered by the landlord
omission
noun
[U] ~ (from sth) the
act of not including sb/sth or not doing sth; the fact of not being
included/done: Everyone was surprised at her omission from the squad. ◆ The play was
shortened by the omission of two scenes. ◆ (formal) sins of omission (= not doing things that
should be done)
[C] a thing that has not been included or done: There were a number of errors and omissions in
the article.
sanitation
san·i·ta·tion /ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/ n [U]
the protection of public health by removing and
treating waste, dirty water etc
Overcrowding
and poor
sanitation are common
problems in prisons.
appliance
ap·pli·ance /əˈplaɪəns/ n [C]
a piece of equipment,
especially electrical equipment, such as a cooker or washing machine,
used in people's homes
domestic/household
etc appliance
There's plenty
of space for all the usual kitchen appliances.
electrical/gas
appliance
occupation
oc·cu·pa·tion
W3S3 /ˌɔkjʊˈpeɪʃən US
ˌɑːk-/ n
[C]
a job or profession
Please state
your name, address and occupation.
professional
and managerial occupations
evict
e·vict /ɪˈvɪkt/ v [T]
to tell someone legally that they must leave the
house they are living in
evict sb from sth
They were
unable to pay the rent, and were evicted from their home.
lease1 W3 /liːs/ n [C]
a legal agreement which allows you to use a
building, car etc for a period of time, in return for rent
dispenser
di·spens·er /dɪˈspensə US
-ər/ n [C]
a machine which provides a particular amount of a
product or substance when you press a button or put money into it
a paper towel
dispenser
Mitigate
to make a situation or the effects of something
less unpleasant, harmful, or serious
Measures need
to be taken to mitigate the environmental effects of burning more coal.
someone who keeps records or accounts in an
office
clerk1 /klɑːk US kləːrk/
a clerk in a
commercial firm
AmE
someone whose job is to help people in a shop
the clerk in
the shoe store
3
bedrooms with reception converted etc.
statutory
stat·u·to·ry /ˈstætʃʊtəri US -tɔːri/ adj
fixed or controlled by law
statutory
employment rights
She's below the
statutory age for school attendance.
if I found a studio flat I could just about afford on
the outskirts of London, commuting costs would then tip it back into unaffordability
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Of those,
61% said the high cost of living and working
in London would drive them out.
rarity
rar·i·ty /ˈreərɪti US ˈrer-/ n plural rarities
be a rarity
to not happen or exist very often
Visitors were a
rarity in the village.
[C]
something that is valuable or interesting because
it is rare
Some of these
plants are national rarities.
`kiwi fruit
the
applicant should have had experience in a professional kitchen or a real
passion for fine dining and haute cuisine
Haute
couture
the
business of making fashionable and expensive clothes for women; the clothes
made in this business the world of haute couture
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cardio
car·di·o /ˈkɑːdiəu US ˈkɑːrdiou/ n [U] informal
any type of exercise that makes the heart
stronger and healthier, for example running
a combination
of cardio, weight training, and kung fu
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Further
discussion on the proposal will be deferred until April.
The committee deferred their decision .
tweezer
Groom
to take care of your own appearance by keeping
your hair and clothes clean and tidy
Her hair is
always perfectly groomed.
Please
call me to arrange a viewing
brawl 1
brawl1 /brɔːl US brɔːl/ n [C]
a noisy quarrel or fight among a group of people,
especially in a public place
a drunken brawl
in the street
peacock
the crime of stealing
a breakdown of all fees
mortgage 1
mort·gage1 W3 /ˈmɔːgɪdʒ US ˈmɔːr-/ n [C]
[Date: 1300-1400; Language:
Old French; Origin: mort 'dead' + gage 'promise']
a legal arrangement by which you borrow money
from a bank or similar organization in order to buy a house, and pay back the
money over a period of years
Your building
society or bank will help arrange a mortgage.
lodging
lodg·ing /ˈlɔdʒɪŋ US
ˈlɑː-/ n
[U]
a place to stay
It's
£90 a week for board and lodging
(=meals and a room) .
[C usually plural] old-fashioned a room in someone's house which you live in and pay rent for
Paul found
lodgings in the Marylebone Road.
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