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SCRAPE THROUGH ···· phr v / skreɪp θruː / ··· Module 1

to only just succeed in passing an examination or dealing with a difficult situation ······· Example: " Even though she had missed lots of classes, Helena managed to scrape through the exam and got an 'E'. "

PICK A FIGHT ···· v phr / pɪk eɪ faɪt / ··· Module 1

to deliberately start a quarrel or fight with someone ······· Example: " Toby won't change his mind so it's not worth picking a fight with him. "

MASTER'S DEGREE ···· n phr / ˈmɑːst əz dɪˈɡriː / ··· Module 1

a university degree such as an MA, M.Sc., or M.S., that you can get by studying for one or two years after your first degree ······· Example: " After I graduate, I want to do a master's degree in biochemistry. "

WORK PLACEMENT ···· n phr / wɜːk ˈpleɪsmənt / ··· Module 1

a job, usually as part of a course of study, which gives you experience of a particular type of work ······· Example: " In their second year, students can do a work placement and get some valuable real-life experience. "

SHADOW ···· v / ˈʃædəʊ / ··· Module 1

to follow someone closely in order to watch what they are doing ······· Example: " Detectives shadowed him for weeks. "

SET ONE'S HEART ON ···· v phr / ˈset wʌnz ˌhɑːt ɒn / ··· Module 1

to want very much to have or achieve something, or to be determined to do something ······· Example: " I know you've set your heart on studying abroad, but won't you miss your friends? "

AGAINST THE ODDS ···· idm / əˈɡenst ðə ɒdz / ··· Module 1

overcome difficulties which make a good result seem very unlikely ······· Example: " Against the odds Leo, the son of immigrants and from a poor neighbourhood, was accepted by Oxford University. "

TAKE SOMEONE ON ···· v phr / teɪk ˈsʌmwʌn ɒn / ··· Module 1

to start to employ someone ······· Example: " At the age of 14, my granddad was taken on by a plumbing company and trained as a plumber. "

HALF-HEARTED ···· adj / ˌhɑːf ˈhɑːtəd / ··· Module 1

done without much effort and without much interest in the result ······· Example: " Congress has made half-hearted attempts at finance reform. "

TAKE SOMETHING IN YOUR STRIDE ···· v phr / teɪk ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪn jə straɪd / ··· Module 1

to not allow something to annoy, embarrass, or upset you ······· Example: " When the boss asked Judy to stay late, she took it in stride. "

COMPETITIVE ···· adj / kəmˈpetətɪv, kəmˈpetɪtɪv / ··· Module 1

determined or trying very hard to be more successful than other people or businesses ······· Example: " Some US industries are not as competitive as they have been in the past. "

CV ···· n / ˌsiː ˈviː / ··· Module 1

a short written document that lists your education and previous jobs, which you send to employers when you are looking for a job ······· Example: " Remember to include your contact details on your CV. "

FORESEE ···· v / fɔːˈsiː / ··· Module 1

to think or know that something is going to happen in the future ······· Example: " I've put your name on the list and I don't foresee any problems. "

NETWORKING ···· n / ˈnetwɜːkɪŋ / ··· Module 1

the practice of meeting other people involved in the same kind of work, to share information, support each other etc ······· Example: " I'm hoping to do some networking at the conference next week in London. "

PORTFOLIO ···· n / pɔːtˈfəʊliəʊ / ··· Module 1

a large flat case used especially for carrying pictures, documents etc ······· Example: " You'll need to prepare a portfolio of your work. "

VOUCH FOR ···· v / vaʊtʃ fə / ··· Module 1

to say that you believe that someone will behave well and that you will be responsible for their behaviour, actions etc ······· Example: " Sorry, I can't vouch for Anna because I've never met her. "

CLOSE-KNIT ···· adj / ˌkləʊs ˈnɪt / ··· Module 1

a close-knit group of people is one in which everyone knows each other well and gives each other support when they need it ······· Example: " We all get on really well in my family; we're very close-knit. "

TAKE SOMETHING PERSONALLY ···· v phr / teɪk ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈpɜːsənəli / ··· Module 1

to get upset by the things other people say or do, because you think that their remarks or behaviour are directed at you in particular ······· Example: " Don't take it personally; she's rude to everyone. "

MAKE THE BEST OF SOMETHING ···· v phr / meɪk ðə best əv ˈsʌmθɪŋ / ··· Module 1

to accept a situation that is not very good, and do whatever you can to make it better ······· Example: " We are stuck here, so we might as well make the best of it. "

TAKE NO FOR A ANSWER ···· v phr / teɪk nəʊ fə eɪ ˈɑːnsə / ··· Module 1

accept it when somebody refuses you ······· Example: " I've never met someone as stubborn as Liam; he won't take no for an answer. "

HAND IN YOUR RESIGNATION ···· v phr / hænd ɪn jə ˌrezɪɡˈneɪʃən / ··· Module 1

officially say that you want to resign ······· Example: " Tomorrow I'm going to hand in my resignation, so I can start my new job in four weeks' time "

BE TAKEN ABACK BY ···· v phr / bi ˈteɪkən əˈbæk baɪ / ··· Module 1

to be very surprised or shocked by something ······· Example: " I was really taken aback when Lauren and Bill split up; I thought there would get married! "

TAKE NO NOTICE OF ···· v phr / teɪk nəʊ ˈnəʊtəs əv / ··· Module 1

not pay attention to someone or something ······· Example: " Take no notice of Geoff -- he's just being silly. "

TAKE PITY ON ···· v phr / teɪk ˈpɪti ɒn / ··· Module 1

feel sorry for someone and treat them with sympathy ······· Example: " When I saw the tiny kitten I took pity on it and took it home with me. "

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ···· v phr / teɪk ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ əv / ··· Module 1

to treat someone unfairly in order to get what you want, especially someone who is generous or easily persuaded ······· Example: " I think your boss is taking advantage of you -- you should ask for more money if you have to work such long hours. "

HIGH SALARY ···· n phr / haɪ ˈsæləri / ··· Module 1

a lot of money that you receive as payment from the organization you work for ······· Example: " I think job satisfaction is more important than a high salary. "

MAIN PRIORITY ···· n phr / meɪn praɪˈɒrəti / ··· Module 1

the thing that you think is most important and that needs attention before anything else ······· Example: " My main priority is to find a job that I love. "

TIGHT DEADLINES ···· n phr / taɪt ˈded laɪnz / ··· Module 1

a date or time by which you have to do or complete something, which is not long away ······· Example: " You can expect to have very tight deadlines if you work as a journalist. "

HEAVY WORKLOAD ···· n phr / ˈhevi ˈwɜːkləʊd / ··· Module 1

a large amount of work that a person or organization has to do ······· Example: " My workload is so heavy, I'm worried I won't be able to finish everything. "

HAVE AN IMPACT ···· v phr / v ən ˈɪmpækt / ··· Module 1

have an effect or influence an event, situation etc ······· Example: " My granddad was a doctor and he really had an impact on my choice of career. "

STAND SOMEONE IN GOOD STEAD ···· v phr / stænd ˈsʌmwʌn ɪn ɡʊd sted / ··· Module 1

to be very useful to someone when needed ······· Example: " Learning karate has really stood my in good stead -- I learnt about hard work, discipline and respect. "

SNAP SOMETHING UP ···· phr v / snæp ˈsʌmθɪŋ ʌp / ··· Module 1

to buy something immediately, especially because it is very cheap ······· Example: " When I saw how cheap the t-shirt was, I snapped it up. "

FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE ···· idm / frəm ɔːl wɔːks əv laɪf / ··· Module 1

every position in society ······· Example: " Our club is open to people from all walks of life -- rich or poor, young or old. "

PART AND PARCEL ···· idm / pɑːt ənd ˈpɑːsəl / ··· Module 1

to be a necessary feature of something ······· Example: " Writing essays and taking exams are all part and parcel of university life. "

CROP UP ···· phr v / krɒp ʌp / ··· Module 1

if a problem crops up, it happens or appears suddenly and in an unexpected way ······· Example: " Your name kept cropping up in conversation. "

DECEPTIVE ···· adj / dɪˈseptɪv / ··· Module 1

something that is deceptive seems to be one thing but is in fact very different ······· Example: " Some snakes move with deceptive speed (=move faster than you think or expect). "

RECRUITMENT ···· n / ri ˈkruːt mənt / ··· Module 1

to find new people to work in a company, join an organization, do a job etc ······· Example: " Our recruitment process involves an application form, an exam and an interview. "

PLAYFULNESS ···· n / ˈpleɪf əlnəs / ··· Module 1

very active, happy, and wanting to have fun ······· Example: " The thing I love about my grandma is her playfulness, even though she's 72! "

ADDITIONAL ···· adj / əˈdɪʃənəl / ··· Module 1

more than what was agreed or expected ······· Example: " Additional information can be obtained from the centre. "

PRODUCTIVE ···· adj / prəˈdʌktɪv / ··· Module 1

producing or achieving a lot ······· Example: " Most of us are more productive in the morning. "

COMPETITOR ···· n / kəmˈpetətə, kəmˈpetɪtə / ··· Module 1

a person, team, company etc that is competing with another ······· Example: " Last year they sold twice as many computers as their competitors. "

DOUBTLESS ···· adj / ˈdaʊtləs / ··· Module 1

used when saying that something is almost certain to happen or be true ······· Example: " Doubtless there would be lots of rumours. "

TRENDY ···· adj / ˈtrendi / ··· Module 1

influenced by the most fashionable styles and ideas ······· Example: " I didn't recognise Katrina when I saw her in her new trendy clothes. "

CUTTING EDGE ···· adj / ˈkʌtɪŋ edʒ / ··· Module 1

the newest and most exciting stage in the development of something ······· Example: " The technology is this new mobile phone is cutting-edge. "

FUMBLE AROUND FOR ···· phr v / ˈfʌmbəl əˈraʊnd fə / ··· Module 1

to try to hold, move, or find something with your hands in an awkward way ······· Example: " I was fumbling around for my keys and knocked the glass off the table onto the floor. "

FAVOURABLE ···· adj / ˈfeɪvərəbəl / ··· Module 1

a favourable report, opinion, or reaction shows that you think that someone or something is good or that you agree with them ······· Example: " Being well dressed always help to create a favourable impression. "

FEASIBLE ···· adj / ˈfiːzəbəl, ˈfiːzɪbəl / ··· Module 1

a plan, idea, or method that is feasible is possible and is likely to work ······· Example: " I'm afraid it's not feasible to offer you a pay rise this year. "

NO-NO ···· idm / ˈnəʊ nəʊ / ··· Module 1

something that you must not do because it is considered to be unacceptable behaviour ······· Example: " Colouring your hair was a no-no at that time. "

BUTTERFLIES IN THE STOMACH ···· idm / ˈbʌtəflaɪz ɪn ðə ˈstʌmək / ··· Module 1

to feel very nervous before doing something ······· Example: " I always get butterflies in my stomach before I go on stage. "

LINK ···· v / lɪŋk / ··· Module 1

if two things are linked, they are related in some way ······· Example: " Police think the murders are linked. "

SLOUCH ···· v / slaʊtʃ / ··· Module 1

to stand, sit, or walk with a slouch ······· Example: " Jimmy slouched back in his chair. "

FIDGET ···· v / ˈfɪdʒət, ˈfɪdʒɪt / ··· Module 1

to keep moving your hands or feet, especially because you are bored or nervous ······· Example: " The kids had started to fidget. "

LONG-WINDED ···· adj / ˌlɒŋ ˈwɪndəd / ··· Module 1

continuing to talk for too long or using too many words in a way that is boring ······· Example: " His speeches tend to be rather long-winded. "

MODERATE ···· adj / ˈmɒdərət, ˈmɒdərɪt / ··· Module 1

not very large or very small, very hot or very cold, very fast or very slow etc ······· Example: " Even moderate amounts of alcohol can be dangerous. "

MUMBLE ···· v / ˈmʌmbəl / ··· Module 1

to say something too quietly or not clearly enough, so that other people cannot understand you ······· Example: " He bumped into someone and mumbled an apology. "

PAY OFF ···· phr v / peɪ ɒf / ··· Module 1

to give someone all the money you owe them ······· Example: " I'll pay off all my debts first. "

RAMBLE ON ···· phr v / ˈræmbəl ɒn / ··· Module 1

to talk or write for a long time in a way that other people find boring ······· Example: " My father kept rambling on about the war. "

SAFETY MARGIN ···· n phr / ˈseɪfti ˈmɑːdʒən / ··· Module 1

an additional amount of something such as time, money, or space that you include in order to make sure that you are successful in achieving something ······· Example: " We're not completely sure how much the building work will cost, so we've saved extra money as a safety margin. "

SLOUCH ···· v / slaʊtʃ / ··· Module 1

to stand, sit, or walk with a slouch ······· Example: " Jimmy slouched back in his chair. "

LONG-WINDED ···· adj / ˌlɒŋ ˈwɪndəd / ··· Module 1

continuing to talk for too long or using too many words in a way that is boring ······· Example: " His speeches tend to be rather long-winded. "

SWITCH OFF ···· phr v / swɪtʃ ɒf / ··· Module 1

to stop listening to someone ······· Example: " When he started talking about football, I just switched off -- I find it so boring. "

VARY ···· v / ˈveəri / ··· Module 1

if several things of the same type vary, they are all different from each other ······· Example: " Test scores vary from school to school. "

RESTLESS ···· adj / ˈrestləs / ··· Module 1

unwilling to keep still or stay where you are, especially because you are nervous or bored ······· Example: " The children had been indoors all day, and were getting restless. "

CRASH COURSE ···· n phr / kræʃ kɔːs / ··· Module 1

a course in which you learn a lot about a particular subject in a very short period of time ······· Example: " I'm really impatient to learn Spanish; perhaps I'll go on a crash course. "

BE RELIANT ON ···· v phr / bi rɪˈlaɪənt ɒn / ··· Module 1

dependent on someone or something ······· Example: " I want to get a job so that I'm not reliant on anyone. "

IN THE VICINITY ···· adj phr / ɪn ðə vəˈsɪnəti / ··· Module 1

in the area around a particular place ······· Example: " A tall man dressed in black was seen in the vicinity of the burglary. "

LIAISE ···· v / liˈeɪz / ··· Module 1

to exchange information with someone who works in another organization or department so that you can both be more effective ······· Example: " Council officers are liaising closely with local groups. "

ASSIMILATE ···· v / əˈsɪməleɪt, əˈsɪmɪleɪt / ··· Module 1

if people assimilate or are assimilated into a country or group, they become part of that group and are accepted by the people in that group ······· Example: " It took me a long time to assimilate when I moved from London to Madrid. "

RUN-DOWN ···· adj / ˌrʌn ˈdaʊn / ··· Module 1

a building or area that is run-down is in very bad condition ······· Example: " That neighbourhood is so run-down that no one wants to live there. "

MASTER ···· v / ˈmɑːstə / ··· Module 1

to learn a skill or a language so well that you have no difficulty with it ······· Example: " I've been playing the piano since I was six and I've almost mastered it. "

STRETCH ···· v / stretʃ / ··· Module 1

to make someone use all of their skill, abilities, or intelligence ······· Example: " This job will really stretch you, but I think you'll be able to cope. "

AFFLUENT ···· adj / ˈæfluənt / ··· Module 1

having plenty of money, nice houses, expensive things etc ······· Example: " Some of the houses in this affluent neighbourhood cost millions of pounds. "

ALLOCATE ···· v / ˈæləkeɪt / ··· Module 1

to use something for a particular purpose, give something to a particular person etc, especially after an official decision has been made ······· Example: " We will allocate you a budget and three members of staff to work for you. "

INITIATIVE ···· n / ɪˈnɪʃətɪv / ··· Module 1

the ability to make decisions and take action without waiting for someone to tell you what to do ······· Example: " I wish my son would show more initiative. "

GRASP OF ···· n / ɡrɑːsp əv / ··· Module 1

your ability to understand a complicated idea, situation, or subject ······· Example: " She has only a limited grasp of Chinese, so she won't understand much when she gets to Beijing. "

CHALLENGING ···· adj / ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ, ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ / ··· Module 1

difficult in an interesting or enjoyable way ······· Example: " Teaching young children is a challenging and rewarding job. "

MUTUAL RESPECT ···· n phr / ˈmjuːtʃuəl rɪˈspekt / ··· Module 1

respect that two or more people have for each other ······· Example: " I really like my boss and she treats me kindly; we have mutual respect. "

GET OVER (AN IDEA) ···· phr v / ɡet ˈəʊvə (ən aɪˈdɪə) / ··· Module 1

to succeed in communicating ideas or information to other people ······· Example: " I was so angry I found it difficult to get over my point. "

DISADVANTAGED ···· adj / ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒd / ··· Module 1

having social problems, such as a lack of money or education, which make it difficult for you to succeed ······· Example: " He may have been disadvantaged when he was young, but he's highly successful now. "

PILOT PROJECT ···· n phr / ˈpaɪlət ˈprɒdʒekt / ··· Module 1

a small project which is carried out as a test to see if an idea, product, etc will be successful ······· Example: " In the pilot project, neighbours will grow fruit and vegetables together in the communal garden areas. "

APPREHENSIVE ···· adj / ˌæprɪˈhensɪv / ··· Module 1

worried or nervous about something that you are going to do, or about the future ······· Example: " We'd been a little apprehensive about their visit. "

DIRECTIONLESS ···· adj / dəˈrekʃənləs, dɪˈrekʃənləs, daɪ- / ··· Module 1

lacking a clear direction or aim ······· Example: " I felt directionless and lost. "

DISILLUSIONED ···· adj / ˌdɪsəˈluːʒənd, ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒənd / ··· Module 1

disappointed because you have lost your belief that someone is good, or that an idea is right ······· Example: " As she grew older, Laura became increasingly disillusioned with politics. "

DISTRACTED ···· adj / dɪˈstræktəd, dɪˈstræktɪd / ··· Module 1

anxious and unable to think clearly ······· Example: " He tried to concentrate on his work, but was distracted by the long blonde hair of the girl sitting in front of him. "

ENGAGED ···· adj / ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd / ··· Module 1

paying attention and interested ······· Example: " I didn't feel like the interviewers were engaged with what I was saying. "

INSPIRED ···· adj / ɪnˈspaɪəd / ··· Module 1

having very exciting special qualities that are better than anyone or anything else ······· Example: " an inspired leader "

INTIMIDATED ···· adj / ɪnˈtɪmədeɪtəd, ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtəd / ··· Module 1

feeling worried and lacking confidence because of the situation you are in or the people you are with ······· Example: " I was shy, and felt intimidated by the older students. "

MOTIVATED ···· adj / ˈməʊtəveɪtəd, ˈməʊtɪveɪtəd / ··· Module 1

very keen to do something or achieve something, especially because you find it interesting or exciting ······· Example: " The students are all highly motivated. "

MUDDLED ···· adj / ˈmʌdld / ··· Module 1

confused ······· Example: " When they asked me about my exam grades, I got muddled up and gave them incorrect information. "

OVERWHELMED ···· adj / ˌəʊv ə ˈwelmd / ··· Module 1

if work or a problem overwhelms someone, it is too much or too difficult to deal with ······· Example: " I've got so much homework to do that I feel really overwhelmed. "

PASSIVE ···· adj / ˈpæsɪv / ··· Module 1

someone who is passive tends to accept things that happen to them or things that people say to them, without taking any action ······· Example: " Kathy seems to take a very passive role in the relationship. "

PRESSURISED ···· adj / ˈpreʃəraɪzd / ··· Module 1

feeling worried, or making you feel worried, because of the number of things you have to do ······· Example: " My parents never pressurised me to go to university; they let me do what I want. "

RELIEVED ···· adj / rɪˈliːvd / ··· Module 1

feeling happy because you are no longer worried about something ······· Example: " She looked immensely relieved when she heard the news. "

SELF-CONSCIOUS ···· adj / ˌself ˈkɒntʃ əs / ··· Module 1

worried and embarrassed about what you look like or what other people think of you ······· Example: " Jerry's pretty self-conscious about his weight. "

WELL-SUPPORTED ···· adj / wel səˈpɔːɪd / ··· Module 1

to have enough money, emotional support, etc for what you need ······· Example: " I have always been well-supported by my family -- both emotionally and financially. "

DEMORALISING ···· adj / dɪˈmɒrəlaɪzɪŋ / ··· Module 1

reducing or destroying someone's courage or confidence ······· Example: " It was really demoralising when my six-year-old cousin beat me at chess. "

VIDEO CLIP ···· n phr / ˈvɪdiəʊ klɪp / ··· Module 1

a short part of a film or television programme that is shown by itself, especially as an advertisement ······· Example: " Have you seen this video clip of a cat riding a bicycle? "

COMMUNAL ···· adj / ˈkɒmjənəl, ˈkɒmjʊnəl, kəˈmjuːnl / ··· Module 1

shared by a group of people or animals, especially a group who live together ······· Example: " In our student accommodation, we have communal bathrooms and a communal kitchen. "

VIRTUOSO ···· n / ˌvɜːtʃuˈəʊsəʊ / ··· Module 1

someone who is a very skilful performer, especially in music ······· Example: " I can't believe you can play the violin so brilliantly -- you're a really virtuoso! "

NOT HAVE A LEG TO STAND ON ···· idm / nɒt v eɪ leɡ tə stænd ɒn / ··· Module 2

to be in a situation where you cannot prove or legally support what you say ······· Example: " If you didn't sign a contract, you won't have a leg to stand on. "