Dare-to be brave enough to do risky things Hang gliding-a sport of flying using hang-gliders

Party-a group of people who go somewhere together or do a job together
Sighting-an occasion on which something is seen, especially something rare or something that people are hoping to see
Struck up-to start something such as a relationship or conversation with someone in an informal way
Consult-to ask for information or advice from someone because it is their job to know something
Lama-a Buddhist priest in Tibet or Mongolia
Back of one’s mind-a thought that is at the back of your mind is one you try to ignore because you do not want it to be true
Trail-a rough path across countryside or through a forest
Go out-to be sent
No Avail-if something you do is to no avail or of no avail, you do not succeed in getting what you want
Crackle-to make repeated short sounds like something burning in a fire
Come in-to join in a conversation or discussion
Spot-to notice someone or something, especially when they are difficult to see or recognize
Airlifted-an occasion when people or supplies are taken to a place by plane, especially during a war or dangerous situation
Ledge-a narrow flat piece of rock that sticks out on the side of a mountain or cliff:
Shelter-to stay in or under a place where you are protected from the weather or from danger
Subzero-below zero in temperature
On the point of (doing) something-to be going to do something very soon
Fancy-to like or want something, or want to do something
Opener-the first words or phrases of a sentence
Pretend-to claim that something is true, when it is not
Rough weather-with strong wind or storm
Body blow-a hard hit between your neck and waist during a fight
Defeat-failure to win or succeed
Life-support machine-a piece of equipment that keeps someone alive when they are extremely ill
Blood clot-a mass formed when blood dries or sticks together
One-off-happening or done only once, not as part of a regular series
Share of -the part of something that you own or are responsible for
Casualty-something that suffers as a result of a particular event or situation
Knock out-to make someone become unconscious or go to sleep
Cleft sentence-a sentence in which an element is emphasized by being put in a separate clause
Precede-to happen or exist before something or someone, or to come before something else in a series
Sort of money-a price etc. that is not very exact, but could be slightly more or less
Emphatic-expressing an opinion, idea etc. in a clear, strong way to show its importance
Appall-to make someone feel very shocked and upset
Worry-to make someone feel anxious about something:
Phone-in-a program in which you hear ordinary people expressing opinions or asking questions over the telephone
In theory-something that is true in theory is supposed to be true, but might not really be true or might not be what will really happen
In practice-used when saying what really happens rather than what should happen or what people think happens
Brutal-very cruel and violent
Motor-a car
Tedious-something that is tedious continues for a long time and is not interesting
Barbaric-very cruel and violent
Sumo-wrestling-a Japanese form of WRESTLING, done by men who are very large
Martial art-a sport such as JUDO or KARATE, in which you fight with your hands and feet. Martial arts were developed in Eastern Asia
Restate-to say something again in a different way, so that it is clearer or more strongly expressed
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Character- a person in a book, play, film etc.
Set in-if something sets in, especially something unpleasant, it begins and seems likely to continue for a long time
Outspoken-expressing your opinions honestly and directly, even when doing this might annoy some people
Beyond-out of ,except for
Social class-a group which people are divided according to their rank, job, position in society ,etc.
Valentine-someone you love or think is attractive, that you send a card to on St Valentine’s Day
Disillusioned-disappointed because you have lost your belief that someone is good, or that an idea is right
Outlook-your general attitude to life and the world
Refuge-shelter or protection from someone or something
Hit-something such as a film, play, song etc. that is very popular and successful
Half-used to emphasize something bad, to say that it is almost an extremely bad thing
Get on one’s nervous-to annoy someone
Slang-very informal, sometimes offensive language that is used especially by people who belong to a particular group
Bring in-to introduce something
Go on at somebody-to continue to criticize someone or ask them to do something in a way that annoys them
Prime-of the very best quality or kind
Devour-to read something quickly and eagerly, or watch something with great interest:
Dead fantastic-very fantastic
Feller-a man
Posher-something or someone from upper class
Be under impression (that)- to believe that something is true when it is not
Discerning-showing the ability to make good judgments, especially about art, music, style etc.
Come up on-to become brighter in a specified way as a result of being polished or cleaned
Flounce-to walk in a quick determined way without looking at people because you are angry
Bloody -used to emphasize what you are saying, in a slightly rude way
Honest to God-used to emphasize that you are not lying or joking
Dump-to put something somewhere in a careless untidy way
Make towards-to start moving towards something
Wave-to move something around in the air
Bleeding-an offensive way of emphasizing something when you are angry
How the hell-used to show that you are very surprised or angry
Reference-part of something you say or write in which you mention a person or thing
God Bless him-if God blesses someone or something, he helps and protects them
Hard luck-used to tell someone that it’s not your fault or problem and not care
Fail-to decide that someone has not passed a test or examination
Justice-fairness in the way people are treated
Well-read-someone who is well-read has read many books and knows a lot about different subjects
Pulp fiction-books, magazines, films etc. that are badly written and that contain lots of sex, violence etc
Selective-careful about what you choose to do, buy, allow etc.
In your favor-support, approval, or agreement for something such as a plan, idea, or system
Work out-to think about something and manage to understand it
Ignorant-not knowing facts or information that you ought to know
Merely-used to emphasize that nothing more than what you say is involved
Discerning-showing the ability to make good judgments, especially about art, music, style etc.
Dialect-a form of a language which is spoken only in one area, with words or grammar that are slightly different from other forms of the
Inferior-not good, or not as good as someone or something else
Indignant-angry and surprised because you feel insulted or unfairly treated
Decisive-definite and clear in a way that leaves no doubt
Exasperated-very annoyed and upset
Sarcastic-saying things that are the opposite of what you mean, in order to show that you are annoyed
Unjust-not fair or reasonable
Interpret-to explain the meaning of something
Subjective-a statement, report, attitude etc. that is subjective is influenced by personal opinion and can therefore be unfair
Objective-based on facts, or making a decision that is based on facts rather than on your feelings or beliefs
Sum up-to show the most typical qualities of someone or something
Level-a way of considering or understanding something
Up to the minute-very modern or fashionable
Stuff-used when you are talking about what someone has done or made, for example writing, music, or art
A mind of my own-strong opinions and decisions about things
Hold my hand-to hold someone’s hand, especially to comfort them or to make them feel safe
Life and limb-your life and physical health
Risked life and limb-used to tell that something someone did is very risky
Had the time of his life-to enjoy yourself
The life and soul of the party-someone who enjoys social occasions and is fun and exciting to be with
For dear life-if you run, fight, hold on etc. for dear life, you do it as fast or as well as you can because you are afraid
The light of his life-the person that someone loves more than anyone else
A new lease of life-if someone has a new lease of life, they become healthy, active, or happy again after being weak, ill, or tired
Walk of life-the position in society someone has, especially the type of job they have
Hang on-to keep something
Devastated-feeling extremely shocked and sad
Marvelous-extremely good, enjoyable, impressive etc.
Fold -to bend a piece of paper, cloth etc. by laying or pressing one part over another
Lend a hand-to help someone do something, especially something they have to do in their home such as carrying or lifting things
Soul-to not tell anyone anything at all about something, because it is very important that no one knows about it
Away- a state of not being home ,holiday that you take
Competent-having enough skill or knowledge to do something to a satisfactory standard
Insult-to offend someone by saying or doing something they think is rude
Fortunate-someone who is fortunate has something good happen to them, or is in a good situation
Buffet-a place in a railway station, bus station etc. where you can buy and eat food or drink
Fancy-to like or want something, or want to do something
Miss-to feel sad because someone you love is not with you
In all-including every thing or person
Send off-to send something somewhere by post
Soaking-very wet
Wage-money you earn that is paid according to the number of hours, days, or weeks that you work
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Chair-to be in charge of a meeting or direct the work of a committee or organization
Agenda-a list of the subjects to be discussed at a meeting
Script-the written form of a speech, play, film etc.
Commercial-radio or television broadcasts that are produced by companies that earn money through advertising
Package-to prepare something for sale, especially by making it attractive or interesting to a particular group of people
Tub- a small container made of paper or plastic with a lid, in which food is bought or stored
Age group-the people between two particular ages, considered as a group
Promotional-promotional films, events etc. advertise something
Model-promotional films, events etc. advertise something
Budget-to carefully plan and control how much money you spend and what you will buy with it
Gadget-a small, useful, and cleverly-designed machine or tool
Conduct-to carry out a particular activity or process, especially in order to get information or prove facts
Dilemma-a situation in which it is very difficult to decide what to do, because all the choices seem equally good or equally bad
Footstep-the sound each step makes when someone is walking
Prospect-to do the same job or to work or live in the same way as someone else before you, especially someone in your family
Promotion-a move to a more important job or position in a company or organization
Matters-a situation that you are in or have been describing
Complicate-to make a problem or situation more difficult
Commit-to say that someone will definitely do something or must do something
Ultimatum-a threat saying that if someone does not do what you want by a particular time, you will do something to punish them
Over to-from one position or system or people to another
Item-a single, usually short, piece of news in a newspaper or magazine, or on television:
Cover-to include or deal with a particular subject or group of things
Trailer-an advertisement for a new film or television show
Timing-the time when someone does something or when something happens, especially when you are considering how suitable this is
Rehearse-to practice or make people practice something such as a play or concert in order to prepare for a public performance
Roundup-a short description of the main parts of the news, on the radio or on television
Forthcoming-forthcoming event, meeting etc. is one that has been planned to happen soon
Down-at or to a place that is further along something such as a road or path
Buzz-unofficial news or information that is spread by people telling each other
Crazes-a fashion, game, type of music etc that becomes very popular for a short time
Goer-someone who regularly goes to places such as poarties
Bedside-the area beside your bed Bedside activity is that you do in your bedside
Round-up-a short description of the main parts of the news, on the radio or on television
Panel-a group of people with skills or SPECIALIST knowledge who have been chosen to give advice or opinions on a particular subject
Controversial-causing a lot of disagreement, because many people have strong opinions about the subject being discussed:
Censorship-the practice or system of censoring something
Censor-to examine books, films, letters etc. to remove anything that is considered offensive, morally harmful, or politically dangerous
Complimentary-given free to people
Bent down-to bend your body low enough to pick something up, touch the floor etc.
Missile site-a place where shots from large nuclear weapon fired
Meantime-in the period of time between now and a future event, or between two events in the past
Spokesperson-a spokesman or spokeswoman
Go up to-to go from one place to another, especially to a place that is further north, or to a town or city from a smaller place
Pack-to go in large numbers into a space, or to make people or animals do this, until the space is too full
Go out-if an information goes out of your mind you forget about it