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| A2 | also + | too; as well ● I love football, but I also play cricket. +
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| A2 | too + | also; as well ● Megan paints pictures of the sea and the mountains, too. +
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| A2 | always + | all the time ● I always go to school by bus. +
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| A2 | altogether + | as a total ● Altogether, I’ve got five cousins – Aunt Helen’s two sons and Aunt Beth’s three daughters. +
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| A2 | often + | a lot of times; many times ● How often do you go swimming? +
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| A2 | late + | ● The school bus is never late. It’s always here at 7.30. +
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| A2 | never + | not at any time ● Daisie doesn’t like football, so she never watches it on TV. +
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| A2 | usually + | as a usual routine ● We usually walk to school, but today we’re going in Mum’s car. ➣ usual (adj) +
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| A2 | sometimes + | not always ● Sometimes Harry meets his friends after school, but not every day. +
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| A2 | hardly ever + | not very often; almost never ● I hardly ever see Uncle Joe because he lives in New Zealand. +
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| A2 | soon + | after a short time ● Don’t stop cycling now. We can have a break soon. +
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| A2 | right now + | exactly at this moment ● Can I ask you something or are you busy right now? +
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| A2 | really + | very much ● It’s really hot in here. Please open the window. ➣ real (adj) +
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| A2 | especially + | more than other things ● I love art, especially drawing people. ➣ special (adj) +
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| A2 | alone + | without any other person ● Don’t walk in the forest alone. +
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| A2 | early + | before the usual time; at the start of a period of time ● The school bus is hardly ever early – it’s often late. +
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| A2 | so + | very ● Bill was so surprised when he won the competition. +
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| A2 | quite + | really ● This dog looks scary, but he’s quite friendly with children. +
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| A2 | still + | not stopping up to a certain time ● Dad’s aunt is ninety and she still walks ten kilometres a day. +
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| A2 | certainly + | for sure ● Our neighbours are certainly not rich. They have a very small house. ➣ certain (adj) +
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| A2 | suddenly + | quickly when you don’t expect it ● We were watching TV, when suddenly we heard a noise outside. ➣ sudden (adj) +
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| A2 | probably + | likely to be true; likely to happen ● Jill’s probably not at home. She isn’t answering her phone. ➣ probable (adj), probability (n) +
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| A2 | nearly + | almost ● Nearly all my classmates have got brown hair. Only two are blond. ➣ near (adj) +
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| A2 | a bit + | a little; a small amount ● The surfers were a bit tired at the end of the competition. +
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| A2 | recently + | not long before now ● Liz recently bought a new smartphone and she’s still learning how to use it. ➣ recent (adj) +
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| A2 | overseas + | in other countries, especially those across the sea or ocean ● A lot of devices that we use are made overseas in countries like China. +
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| A2 | grammatically + | in a way that follows grammar rules ● The teacher will check your spelling and make sure your sentences are grammatically correct. +
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| A2 | perhaps + | maybe ● Perhaps we’ll go to Thailand next year, but I’m not sure. +
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| A2 | mentally + | related to the mind ● Are you mentally prepared for the maths exam? ➣ mental (adj) +
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| A2 | instead + | in place of sth/sb else ● They didn’t want to stay at home, so they went for a walk instead. +
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| A2 | outdoors + | outside; not in a building ● It’s too cold for us to play outdoors in winter. ➣ outdoor (adj) +
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| A2 | deeply + | very ● A long hot bath is deeply relaxing at the end of a busy day. ➣ deepen (v), deep (adj), depth (n) +
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| A2 | somewhere + | some place in general ● I’ve seen you somewhere before, but I can’t remember where. +
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| A2 | once + | one time ● Sally played golf once, but she didn’t enjoy it much. Reading Page 70 +
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| A2 | everywhere + | in all places ● Maria doesn’t have a car and she cycles everywhere. ➣ everywhere (pron) +
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| A2 | past + | to a position that is further than a particular point ● The bus went past the park on the way to the museum. 67 +
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| A2 | right + | on the right side ● We turn right at the traffic lights. ➣ right (adj) +
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| A2 | left + | on the left side ● Turn left at the corner of King’s Road. ➣ left (adj) +
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| A2 | straight on + | in a direct line ● Walk straight on and turn right at the bank. Grammar Pages 74-75 +
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| A2 | exactly + | used to ask for more details ● Where exactly will I wait for you? ➣ exact (adj) 69 +
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| A2 | eventually + | in the end, after a lot of things happened ● Dad failed his driving test three times and eventually passed it the fourth time he tried. +
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| A2 | finally + | in the end ● Finally, we got home after walking for hours. ➣ final (adj) +
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| A2 | correctly + | in the right way ● Dennis spelt all the words correctly in his word test and got full marks. ➣ correct (v, adj), correction (n) +
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| A2 | absolutely + | very much; completely ● The film was absolutely fantastic. ➣ absolute (adj) +
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| A2 | actually + | in fact ● I didn’t know that Marie was actually from France. ➣ actual (adj) +
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| A2 | before + | at a time in the past ● The Smiths have never been to Denmark before. +
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| A2 | anywhere + | in any place ● I can’t find the tickets anywhere. Where can they be? +
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| A2 | originally + | at the beginning before sth changed in some way ● This theatre was originally a factory building. ➣ original (adj), origin (n) Word Focus Page 96 +
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| A2 | forever + | for always; for a long time ● I want my team to stay at the top of the League forever. +
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| A2 | truly + | really; absolutely ● Seeing the River Amazon must be a truly wonderful experience. ➣ true (adj), truth (n) +
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| A2 | easily + | with no difficulty ● You can easily get to the top of the mountain if you follow the path. ➣ easy (adj), ease (n) +
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| A2 | mostly + | mainly ● The island’s hotels are mostly close to the beaches. ➣ most (adj, n) +
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| A2 | sweetly + | in a nice way ● She smiled sweetly at the sight of the little cats playing. ➣ sweeten (v), sweet (adj) +
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| A2 | politely + | in a polite way ● If you ask Joe politely, he will lend you his bike. ➣ politeness (v), polite (adj) ✎ Opp: impolitely +
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| A2 | angrily + | in an angry way ● Jennifer walked out of the room angrily when her mother told her to stop chatting on Facebook. ➣ anger (n), angry (adj) +
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| A2 | hungrily + | hʌŋɡrəli/ +
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| A2 | smoothly + | easily, without problems ● Everything went smoothly as planned during their trip. ➣ smooth (v, adj) +
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| A2 | later + | at a time in the future ● I’ll see you later after school. ➣ late (adj) +
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| A2 | firstly + | first of all; the first point (is) ● I enjoyed the trip for two reasons. Firstly, there were so many activities to do. ➣ first (adj,n) +
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| A2 | secondly + | the second point (is) ● Secondly, the landscape was beautiful, so we took loads of photos. ➣ second (adj, n) +
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| A2 | properly + | correctly; in the right way for the situation ● Ted has a problem with his motorbike because the mechanic hasn’t fixed the engine properly. ➣ proper (adj) +
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| A2 | unfortunately + | sadly; unluckily; used to show that you’re unhappy about sth that happens or doesn’t happen ● Unfortunately, we had to cancel the barbecue because of the rain. ➣ unfortunate (adj) +
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| A2 | somehow + | in a way that’s not known ● We had to find a way to get home somehow. +
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| A2 | away + | to another place ● My hat blew away off the boat and into the sea. +
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| A2 | heavily + | in a large amount ● The snow was falling so heavily that the road was covered in a few minutes. ➣ heavy (n), heavy (adj) +
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| A2 | minus + | used to talk about temperature below zero ● The temperature was minus two, but it felt like minus ten because of the north wind. +
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| A2 | slightly + | a little bit ● Today the temperature is slightly colder than yesterday. ➣ slight (adj) Writing Pages 144 -145 +
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| A2 | simply + | basically ● The heavy rain simply means that drivers have to be extra careful on the road. ➣ simplify (v), simple (adj), simplicity (n) +
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| A2 | however + | used to start saying sth that is the opposite or different from what was said before ● I’d love to help your organisation. However, I don’t have any extra time or money right now. +
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| B1 | highly + | very ● She’s a highly successful businesswoman. +
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| B1 | violently + | with a lot of force ● The man started behaving violently and threw a chair across the room. ➣ violence (n), violent (adj) +
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| B1 | forever + | all the time; always ● My brother is forever taking my things without asking! +
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| B1 | approximately + | almost exactly ● The dinosaurs died out approximately 65 million years ago. ➣ approximate (adj) +
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| B1 | roughly + | approximately ● There are roughly 10,000 objects in the museum. ➣ rough (adj) +
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| B1 | fully + | completely ● I fully understand the problem. +
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| B1 | originally + | before other things happened; before things changed ● Pedro is originally from Argentina, but now he lives in the USA. ➣ origin (n), original (adj) +
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| B1 | definitely + | without a doubt ● It was a great museum and I think everyone definitely found it interesting. ➣ definite (adj) +
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| B1 | off + | away from a place ● They saw strange lights off in the distance. +
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| B1 | apparently + | used to say that you have heard that sth is true although you are not sure about it ● Apparently, the scientist has proof that aliens exist. ➣ apparent (adj) +
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| B1 | indeed + | really; truly ● Jeremy Smart is indeed a good surgeon who cares about his patients. +
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| B1 | physically + | to do with the body ● If you take up a sport, you will feel better physically. ➣ physical (adj) +
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| B1 | at least + | not less than a particular number or amount ● You might have to wait at least an hour for the doctor to see you. +
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| B1 | partly + | not completely ● Both drivers were partly to blame for the accident. ➣ part (n) +
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| B1 | aboard + | on or onto a plane, ship, bus or train ● There are three hundred passengers aboard this ship. +
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| B1 | presently + | now; at the present time ● The police are presently investigating the case. ➣ present (n, adj) +
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| B1 | consequently + | as a result ● The weather was bad. Consequently, the launch of the spaceship was postponed. ➣ consequence (n) +
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| B1 | virtually + | almost ● The two sisters look virtually the same. +
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| B1 | solo + | done alone by one person only ● You must be daring to fly solo around the world. +
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| B1 | ultimately + | finally; in the end ● I can advise you, but ultimately, you must decide what you want to do. ➣ ultimate (adj) Reading pages 70–71 +
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| B1 | miraculously + | very unexpectedly; luckily ● The archaeologist discovered a 4,000-year-old mummy that was in miraculously good condition. ➣ miracle (n), miraculous (adj) +
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| B1 | absolutely + | completely ● Are you absolutely sure? +
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| B1 | totally + | completely ● The professor pointed out that ancient Greek statues were totally different to Egyptian ones. ➣ total (adj) +
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| B1 | respectfully + | in a way that shows you want to be polite to sb ● He respectfully refused to answer the question. ➣ respect (v, n), respectful (adj) Grammar page 76 +
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| B1 | within + | inside ● I never saw the people that lived in the house, but I often heard strange noises from within. +
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| B1 | utterly + | completely ● Dad looked utterly ridiculous in the Easter Bunny costume. ➣ utter (adj) +
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| B1 | entirely + | completely ● The accident was entirely your fault! +
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| B1 | quite + | very; completely ● That’s quite impossible! +
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| B1 | slightly + | a little ● He was slightly disappointed that he didn’t have more time to see all of the museum. ➣ slight (adj) +
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| B1 | pretty + | quite ● We were pretty tired after the long walk, so we had a nap in the hotel. +
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| B1 | rapidly + | quickly ● Computer technology is changing rapidly. ➣ rapid (adj) Reading pages 84-85 +
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| B1 | typically + | most usually ● People from Mediterranean countries typically have dark eyes and dark hair. ➣ typical (adj) +
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| B1 | universally + | by everyone ● National Geographic is universally recognised as a leading publication. ➣ universe (n), universal (adj) +
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| B1 | highly + | very; to a large degree or at a high level ● Dolphins are highly intelligent creatures. +
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| B1 | annually + | once a year ● Payment will be made annually. ➣ annual (adj) +
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| B1 | worldwide + | all over the world ● Hollywood actors are well known worldwide as their films are seen everywhere. +
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| B1 | indefinitely + | for an unknown length of time ● The company has closed indefinitely and we don’t know if it will open again. ➣ indefinite (adj) +
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| B1 | gladly + | If you do sth gladly, you are happy to do it. ● I’d gladly help you. ➣ glad (adj) +
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| B1 | abroad + | in or to another country ● I’ve never been abroad. +
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| B1 | part-time + | for only part of the day or week in which people work ● She’s still at college, so she only works part-time. ➣ part-time (adj) +
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| B1 | desperately + | very much ● We desperately need to get new computers as these keep crashing. ➣ desperation (n), desperate (adj) +
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| B1 | properly + | well or correctly ● I can’t see properly without my glasses. ➣ proper (adj) +
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| B1 | cruelly + | in a way that causes pain and suffering ● The dog had been cruelly treated. ➣ cruel (adj), cruelty (n) +
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| B1 | deservedly + | If sth happens to you deservedly, it is right because you have earned it, you are good enough, etc. ● Deservedly, she won first prize. ➣ deserve (v) +
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| B1 | shortly + | soon ● They arrived shortly after six. +
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| B1 | en route + | on the way; while travelling from or to a place ● Our car broke down en route to London. +
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| B1 | justifiably + | used to show that there is a good reason for sth ● She was justifiably proud of her son. ➣ justifiable (adj), justify (v) +
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| B1 | individually + | separately and not as a group ● Mr Fox spoke to each student individually. ➣ individual (n, adj) +
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| B1 | legally + | allowed by law ● If you have a driving licence, you can legally drive a car. ➣ legal (adj) ✎ Opp: illegally +
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| B1 | tightly + | close to your body ● Her jeans fit so tightly that she can’t take them off now! ➣ tight (adj) +
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| B1 | blindly + | without thinking ● Gemma copied her friends blindly, without thinking if tight jeans suited her or not. ➣ blind (adj) +
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| B2 | barely + | used to say that sth is only just true or possible ● He spoke so softly that I could barely hear him. +
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| B2 | effectively + | in a way that gets the result you wanted ● They dealt with the problem effectively. ➣ effect (n), effective (adj) +
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| B2 | abroad + | in another country ● She moved abroad and had to learn the language of the country. Phrasal verbs all back call for call in call off call on call out call round call up come up with date back (to) spring up sum up Video: A Special Type of Neighbourhood page 28 +
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| B2 | highly + | very ● Dolphins are highly intelligent animals. +
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| B2 | warmly + | in a friendly way ● She smiled at us warmly. ➣ warm (adj), warmth (n) +
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| B2 | desperately + | very much ● Ella desperately wanted a child. ➣ desperate (adj), despair (n) +
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| B2 | bitterly + | in a way which shows anger or disappointment ● Dawn was bitterly disappointed when she didn’t get the role. ➣ bitterness (n), bitter (adj) +
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| B2 | meanwhile + | while sth else is happening; in the time between two things happening ● Ian was in his room studying. Meanwhile, his mum was preparing dinner. +
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| B2 | unexpectedly + | without warning ● They arrived unexpectedly. ➣ expect (v), unexpected (adj) +
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| B2 | eventually + | at the end of a process or a long period of time ● Eventually, he agreed to come. Video: Confucianism in China page 42 +
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| B2 | mainly + | mostly; more than anything else ● The club is popular with local residents, mainly teenagers. +
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| B2 | entirely + | completely ● I entirely agree with you. +
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| B2 | fundamentally + | used when you are talking about the most important thing about sb or sth ● Fundamentally, he is a nice person, but he doesn’t make friends easily. +
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| B2 | consequently + | / +
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| B2 | nevertheless + | / +
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| B2 | thus + | because of this; as a result of this ● He had lost his phone. Thus, it was impossible for him to call the police. 32 33 +
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| B2 | sharp + | punctually; exactly on time ● Be at the station at 10 am sharp or you will miss the train. +
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| B2 | annually + | once a year ● The festival is held annually in February. +
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| B2 | part-time + | working a few days or hours per week ● He works part-time at a restaurant, three days a week. ✎ Opp: full-time +
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| B2 | undercover + | done secretly in order to catch criminals or find out information ● The police officers worked undercover and managed to find out what the criminals were planning. ➣ undercover (adj) +
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| B2 | unevenly + | not regularly ● The food was heated unevenly in the microwave oven, so some of it was hot and some cold. ➣ uneven (adj) +
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| B2 | animatedly + | with a lot of interest and energy ● They were talking animatedly. ➣ animated (adj) +
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| B2 | ashore + | on or towards land from an area of water ● We swam ashore. +
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| B2 | immensely + | very much; extremely ● He’s an immensely talented young actor. ➣ immense (adj) +
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| B2 | utterly + | completely ● That was an utterly stupid thing to do! ➣ utter (adj) +
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| B2 | pretty + | to some extent; more than a little ● His English is pretty good. +
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| B2 | slightly + | a little ● He’s slightly taller than his brother. ➣ slight (adj) +
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| B2 | reasonably + | in a satisfactory way ● I did reasonably well in my exam. ➣ reasonable (adj) +
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| B2 | virtually + | almost ● It’s virtually impossible to find a taxi in the city centre during rush hour. +
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| B2 | unknowingly + | not realising what you are doing ● The king unknowingly drank poison and died. +
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| C1 | virtually + | almost ● Virtually everyone I know has a mobile phone. ➣ virtual (adj) +
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| C1 | painfully + | extremely and in an annoying or upsetting way ● The construction of the website has been painfully slow. +
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| C1 | literally + | according to the original meaning of a word ● Literally millions of people watched the Olympic Games. ➣ literal (adj) +
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| C1 | mortally + | causing or resulting in death ● The man was mortally wounded in a fight and died an hour later. ➣ mortal (adj), mortality (n) +
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| C1 | utterly + | completely ● The film was utterly boring; don’t go to see it. ➣ utter (adj) +
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| C1 | flamboyantly + | noticeably loud and stylish ● He dresses flamboyantly in silk shirts and colourful ties. ➣ flamboyance (n), flamboyant (adj) +
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| C1 | enviously + | wanting sth that sb else has ● She looked enviously at her sister’s new shoes and wished they were hers. ➣ envy (v, n), envious (adj) +
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| C1 | per capita + | for each person ● What is the average income per capita in this country? +
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| C1 | vigorously + | with energy ● Beat the milk vigorously to make it frothy for your latte. ➣ vigorous (adj) +
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| C1 | startlingly + | surprisingly ● We had a startlingly beautiful view of the sea from our cheap hotel. ➣ startle (v), startling (adj) +
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| C1 | solely + | only ● He is solely responsible for the accident. No one else is to blame. ➣ sole (adj) Mechanisation assembly line automated computerised machinery mechanical plant Physics and Chemistry verbs corrode displace expand adjectives dense liquefied unstable nouns apparatus conductor periodic table Grammar pages 88-89 +
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| C1 | extravagantly + | more than necessary or more than you can afford ● They spent money extravagantly for their wedding, with champagne and caviar on the menu. ➣ extravagance (n), extravagant (adj) +
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| C1 | harshly + | severely ● She was criticised harshly for her bad behaviour. ➣ harsh (adj), harshness (n) +
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| C1 | respectively + | in the order previously mentioned ● George and Hannah bought a Fiat and a Renault respectively. ➣ respective (adj) +
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| C1 | phenomenally + | incredibly ● The phenomenally successful tour attracted large audiences at every venue. ➣ phenomenon (n), phenomenal (adj) +
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| C1 | aboard + | on or onto a plane, ship, bus or train ● There are three hundred passengers aboard this ship. +
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| C1 | upright + | vertically ● The teacher got out of the chair and stood upright in front of the board. +
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| C1 | firmly + | tightly; strongly ● Hold the screwdriver firmly so you can turn the screws more easily. ➣ firm (adj) +
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