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Objective First Wordlist with definitions Annette Capel Wendy Sharp Third Edition Unit 1 Page no. or Headword Part of Phonetics Guideword Definition Recording speech script (RS) 11 add to sth pv æd tuː...

Objective First Wordlist with definitions Annette Capel Wendy Sharp Third Edition Unit 1 Page no. or Headword Part of Phonetics Guideword Definition Recording speech script (RS) 11 add to sth pv æd tuː PUT WITH to put something with something else RS bargain n ˈbɑːgɪn PRICE something that is sold for less than its usual price or its real value 10 bracelet n ˈbreɪslət a piece of jewellery that you wear around your wrist 10 casual adj ˈkæʒjuəl CLOTHING Casual clothing is comfortable and not suitable for formal occasions. 12 comparison n kəmˈpærɪsən EXAMINING when two or more people or things are DIFFERENCES compared 11 cut down sth or pv kʌt daʊn REDUCE to eat or drink less of something, or cut sth down to reduce the amount or number of something 13 distinguish v dɪˈstɪŋgwɪʃ SHOW to make one person or thing seem DIFFERENCES different from another 12 dominate v ˈdɒmɪneɪt BE IMPORTANT to be the largest, most important, or most noticeable part of something 11 dress up pv dres ʌp FORMAL to put on formal clothes for a special occasion 11 fit in with pv fɪt ɪn wɪð If one thing fits in with another thing, they look pleasant together or are suitable for each other. 13 genuine adj ˈdʒenjuɪn REAL If something is genuine, it is really what it seems to be. 11 go ahead pv gəʊ əˈhed PERMISSION something that you say to someone to give them permission to do something 11 go back pv gəʊ bæk to return to a place where you were or where you have been before 11 go for sth pv gəʊ fɔː CHOOSE to choose something 11 go on pv gəʊ ɒn HAPPEN to happen 11 go out pv gəʊ aʊt LEAVE to leave a room or building, especially in order to do something for entertainment 11 go over sth pv gəʊ ˈəʊvə to talk or think about something in order to explain it or make certain that it is correct 11 go up pv gəʊ ʌp INCREASE to become higher in level 10 hood n hʊd HEAD a part of a coat or jacket that covers your head and neck 10 helmet n ˈhelmət HEAD a hard hat that protects your head 12 image n ˈɪmɪdʒ IDEA a picture in your mind or an idea of how someone or something is 11 keep up (with pv kiːp ʌp UNDERSTAND to be able to understand or deal with sb/sth) something that is happening or changing very fast OBJECTIVE FIRST THIRD EDITION – THIS PAGE MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED © CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2012 2 wordlist  Page no. or Headword Part of Phonetics Guideword Definition Recording speech script (RS) 13 label n ˈleɪbəl COMPANY a company which produces goods for sale, the goods themselves, or the company’s name or symbol 10 matter n ˈmætə SUBJECT a subject or situation that you need to think about, discuss, or deal with 11 outfit n ˈaʊtfɪt CLOTHES a set of clothes for a particular event or activity 11 outrageous adj ˌaʊtˈreɪdʒəs shocking or extreme 11 pull on sth or pv pʊl ɒn CLOTHES to put on clothes quickly pull sth on 11 put together pv pʊt təˈgeðə JOIN PARTS to create something by joining or sth or put sth combining different things together 12 represent v ˌreprɪˈzent DESCRIBE to show or describe something or someone 11 save up (sth) or pv seɪv ʌp MONEY to keep money so that you can buy save (sth) up something with it in the future 12 slightly adv ˈslaɪtli a little 11 slip on sth or pv slɪp ɒn to quickly put on a piece of clothing slip sth on 10 smart adj smɑːt STYLISH having a clean, tidy and stylish appearance 12 stall n stɔːl SHOP a small shop with an open front or a table from which goods are sold 11 stand out pv stænd aʊt NOTICE to be very easy to see or notice 10 stuff n stʌf SUBSTANCE (informal) used to refer to a substance or a group of things or ideas, etc. without saying exactly what they are 11 stunning adj ˈstʌnɪŋ very beautiful 10 stylish adj ˈstaɪlɪʃ fashionable and attractive 10 sweatshirt n ˈswetʃɜːt a piece of clothing made of soft cotton which covers the top of your body and is pulled on over your head 11 take back sth or pv teɪk bæk THING to return something to the place you take sth back borrowed or bought it from 11 take off sth or pv teɪk ɒf REMOVE to remove something take sth off OBJECTIVE FIRST THIRD EDITION – THIS PAGE MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED © CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2012 3 wordlist Unit 2 Page no. or Headword Part of Phonetics Guideword Definition Recording speech script (RS) 18 accessible adj əkˈsesəbl UNDERSTAND easy to understand 16 action n ˈækʃən ACTIVITY things which are happening, especially exciting or important things 16 appliance n əˈplaɪəns a device, machine or piece of equipment, especially an electrical one that is used in the house, such as a cooker or washing machine 18 application/app n ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/æp COMPUTER a computer program designed for a PROGRAM particular purpose (informal) 17 complex adj ˈkɒmpleks difficult to understand or find an answer to because of having many different parts 17 control n kənˈtrəʊl POWER the power to make a person, organization, or object do what you want 17 demanding adj dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ needing a lot of your time, attention, or effort 17 disappointed adj ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd unhappy because someone or something was not as good as you hoped or expected, or because something did not happen 17 facility n fəˈsɪləti PART a part of a system or machine which makes it possible to do something 19 favourable adj ˈfeɪvərəbl JUDGMENT showing that you like or approve of someone or something, or making you like or approve of them 16 feature n ˈfiːtʃə PART a typical quality, or important part of something 17 find out (sth) or pv faɪnd aʊt to get information about something, or to find (sth) out learn a fact for the first time 17 fortune n ˈfɔːtʃuːn MONEY a lot of money 17 get through sth pv get θruː FINISH to use up or finish something 17 goal n gəʊl AIM something you want to do successfully in the future 18 Google™ v ˈguːgl to search for something on the Internet using the Google search engine (= computer program that finds information) 16 graphics n ˈgræfɪks images shown on a computer screen 16 hopeless adj ˈhəʊpləs NOT ABLE very bad at a particular activity 16 impressive adj ɪmˈpresɪv Someone or something that is impressive makes you admire and respect them. 17 intelligence n ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns ABILITY the ability to learn, understand, and think about things 19 meaningful adj ˈmiːnɪŋfəl USEFUL useful, serious, or important 16 messy adj ˈmesi UNTIDY untidy or dirty OBJECTIVE FIRST THIRD EDITION – THIS PAGE MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED © CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2012 4 wordlist  Page no. or Headword Part of Phonetics Guideword Definition Recording speech script (RS) 17 muddy adj ˈmʌdi covered by or containing mud (=mixture of soil and water) 17 opponent n əˈpəʊnənt COMPETE someone who you compete against in a game or competition 16 pace n peɪs SPEED the speed at which someone or something moves or does something 19 popularity n ˌpɒpjəˈlærəti the quality of being liked by many people 17 reach a v riːtʃ ə kənˈkluːʒən to make a decision/agreement, etc. about conclusion something 16 review n rɪˈvjuː REPORT a report in a newspaper, magazine, or programme that gives an opinion about a new book, film, etc. 16 solve v sɒlv to find the answer to something 16 sophisticated adj səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd SYSTEM A sophisticated machine or system is very advanced and works in a clever way. 16 soundtrack n ˈsaʊntræk the music used in a film 18 submit v səbˈmɪt DOCUMENT to send a document, plan, etc. to someone so that they can consider it 17 tricky adj ˈtrɪki difficult to deal with or do 16 turn on sth or pv tɜːn ɒn to move the switch on a machine, light, turn sth on etc so that it starts working, or to start the supply of water, electricity, etc. 16 turn up sth or pv tɜːn ʌp to increase the level of sound or heat that turn sth up a machine produces 19 unhelpful adj ʌnˈhelpfʊl NOT IMPROVE not improving a situation 17 version n ˈvɜːʃən FORM one form of something that is slightly different to other forms of the same thing 16 violent adj ˈvaɪələnt ACTION involving violence 16 virtual adj ˈvɜːtʃuəl COMPUTER using computer images and sounds that make you think an imagined situation is real 16 yawn v jɔːn to take a deep breath with your mouth wide open, because you are tired or bored OBJECTIVE FIRST THIRD EDITION – THIS PAGE MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED © CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2012 5 wordlist Unit 3 Page no. or Headword Part of Phonetics Guideword Definition Recording speech script (RS) 23 airline n ˈeəlaɪn a company that provides regular flights to places 23 approach n əˈprəʊtʃ when something or someone gets nearer in distance or time 23 approach v əˈprəʊtʃ COME CLOSE to come close in distance or time 23 backpacker n ˈbækpækə a person who travels with a backpack 23 book (sb) into pv bʊk ˈɪntuː to arrange for someone to stay at a hotel 22 cabin n ˈkæbɪn SHIP a small room to sleep in on a ship 23 campsite n ˈkæmpsaɪt an area where people can stay in tents for a holiday 23 check in pv tʃek ɪn HOTEL to go to the desk at a hotel in order to say that you have arrived, and to get the key to your room 23 check out pv tʃek aʊt to leave a hotel after paying your bill 23 cliff n klɪf an area of high, steep rocks beside the sea 23 coast n kəʊst the land beside the sea 23 crew n kruː SHIP/AIRCRAFT the people who work together on a ship, aircraft, or train 23 destination n ˌdestɪˈneɪʃən the place where someone or something is going 22 disturb v dɪˈstɜːb CHANGE to change something by touching it or moving it from its original position 23 domestic adj dəˈmestɪk COUNTRY inside one country and not international 22 evidence n ˈevɪdəns FACTS something that makes you believe that something is true or exists 22 expedition n ˌekspɪˈdɪʃən an organized journey, especially a long one for a particular purpose 23 ferry n ˈferi a boat that regularly carries passengers and vehicles across an area of water 24 fill in sth or fill pv fɪl ɪn to write the necessary information on an sth in official document 22 forbid v fəˈbɪd to order someone not to do something, or to say that something must not happen 26 EF2 friendship n ˈfrenʃɪp when two people are friends 23 get away pv get əˈweɪ HOLIDAY to go somewhere to have a holiday, especially because you need to rest 23 get in pv get ɪn VEHICLE If a train or other vehicle gets in at a ARRIVING particular time, that is when it arrives. 22 get rid of sth p get rɪd ɒv to remove or throw away something unwanted 23 ground n graʊnd the surface of the Earth 23 harbour n ˈhɑːbə an area of water near the coast where ships are kept and are safe from the sea OBJECTIVE FIRST THIRD EDITION – THIS PAGE MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED © CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2012 6 wordlist  Page no. or Headword Part of Phonetics Guideword Definition Recording speech script (RS) 23 land v lænd ARRIVE If an aircraft lands, it arrives on the ground after a journey, and if you land it, you make it arrive on the ground. 23 landing n ˈlændɪŋ ARRIVAL an arrival on the ground, usually of an aircraft or boat 23 set off pv set ɒf to start a journey 23 stop over pv stɒp ˈəʊvə to stay at a place for one night or a few nights on the way to somewhere else or before returning home 23 take off pv teɪk ɒf AIRCRAFT If an aircraft takes off, it begins to fly. 23 terminal n ˈtɜːmɪnəl TRANSPORT a building where you can get onto an aircraft, bus, or ship 23 travel agent n ˈtrævəl ˈeɪdʒənt someone whose job is making travel arrangements for people 24 visa n ˈviːzə an official mark in your passport (=document which proves your nationality) that allows you to enter or leave a particular country RS wildlife n ˈwaɪldlaɪf animals, birds, and plants living in their natural environment 23 yacht n jɒt a large boat with sails used for pleasure or in races OBJECTIVE FIRST THIRD EDITION – THIS PAGE MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED © CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2012 7 wordlist Unit 4 Page no. or Headword Part of Phonetics Guideword Definition Recording speech script (RS) 28 absence n ˈæbsəns NOT THERE a time when you are not in a particular place 31 bad-tempered adj ˌbædˈtempəd a bad-tempered person gets angry or annoyed easily 29 breed v briːd to keep animals for the purpose of producing young animals in a controlled way 29 breeze n briːz a gentle wind 29 conservation n ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən PROTECTION the protection of nature 29 conserve v kənˈsɜːv NOT HARM to prevent harm or damage to animals or places 28 cut down sth or pv kʌt daʊn REMOVE to make a tree or other plant fall to the cut sth down ground by cutting it near the bottom 28 destruction n dɪˈstrʌkʃən when something is destroyed 28 endangered adj ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd endangered birds/plants/species are animals or plants which may soon not exist because there are very few now alive 31 feather n ˈfeðə one of the soft, light things that grow from and cover a bird’s skin 31 from time to p frəm taɪm tə taɪm sometimes, but not often time 31 fur n fɜː HAIR the thick hair that covers the bodies of some animals like cats and rabbits 28 global warming n ˈgləʊbəl ˈwɔːmɪŋ when the air around the world becomes warmer because of pollution 31 in time p ɪn taɪm SUITABLE early enough POINT 29 live up to pv lɪv ʌp tuː to be as good as someone hopes 33 WF2 look forward to pv lʊk ˈfɔːwəd tuː to feel happy and excited about sth/doing sth something that is going to happen 31 one at a time p wʌn ət ə taɪm separately 28 parrot n ˈpærət a tropical bird with a curved beak and colourful feathers that can be taught to copy what people say 31 pass the time p pɑːs ðə taɪm to spend time doing something 31 paw n pɔː the foot of certain animals, such as cats and dogs 28 polar bear n ˈpəʊlə beə a large, white bear that lives in the North Pole (= most northern part of the Earth) 28 pollute v pəˈluːt to make water, air, soil, etc. dirty or harmful 29 souvenir n ˌsuːvənˈɪə something which you buy or keep to remember a special event or holiday OBJECTIVE FIRST THIRD EDITION – THIS PAGE MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED © CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2012 8 wordlist  Page no. or Headword Part of Phonetics Guideword Definition Recording speech script (RS) 28 species n ˈspiːʃiːz a group of plants or animals which share similar characteristics 28 suffer v ˈsʌfə EXPERIENCE to experience something bad 28 support v səˈpɔːt PAY to look after someone by paying for their food, clothes, etc. 31 tail n teɪl ANIMAL the long, narrow part that sticks out at the back of an animal’s body 31 times pr taɪmz multiplied by 29 wild n waɪld ‘in the wild’ means in a natural environment 31 wing n wɪŋ CREATURE one of the two parts that a bird or insect uses to fly OBJECTIVE FIRST THIRD EDITION – THIS PAGE MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED © CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2012 9 wordlist Unit 5 Page no. or Headword Part of Phonetics Guideword Definition Recording speech script (RS) 34 absolutely adv ˌæbsəˈluːtli completely 34 anxious adj ˈæŋʃəs WORRIED worried and nervous 34 astonished adj əˈstɒnɪʃt very surprised 36 blow v bləʊ WIND If the wind blows, it moves and makes currents of air. 36 calm down pv kɑːm daʊn to stop feeling upset, angry, or excited, or to make someone stop feeling this way 36 come down pv kʌm daʊn FALL to fall and land on the ground 34 content adj kənˈtent happy or satisfied 34 delighted adj dɪˈlaɪtɪd very pleased 36 draw up pv drɔː ʌp If a vehicle draws up, it arrives somewhere and stops. 35 end up pv end ʌp to finally be in a particular place or situation 34 extremely adv ɪkˈstriːmli very, or much more than usual 34 frightened adj ˈfraɪtənd afraid or nervous 34 furious adj ˈfjʊəriəs ANGRY extremely angry 36 grab v græb TAKE to take hold of something or someone SUDDENLY suddenly 34 irritated adj ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd annoyed 34 petrified adj ˈpetrɪfaɪd extremely frightened 36 pour v pɔː RAIN to rain, producing a lot of water 36 pull away pv pʊl əˈweɪ START MOVING If a vehicle pulls away, it starts moving. 36 pull up pv pʊl ʌp If a vehicle pulls up, it stops, often for a short time. 34 relieved adj rɪˈliːvd feeling happy because something unpleasant did not happen or you are not worried about something any more 34 satisfied adj ˈsætɪsfaɪd pleased because you have got what you wanted, or because something has happened in the way that you wanted 34 scared/worried adv skeəd/ˈwʌrid stɪf very frightened or worried stiff 35 shake v ʃeɪk MOVE If you are shaking, your body makes quick short movements, or you feel as if it is doing so, because you are frightened or nervous. 37 shoot v ʃuːt FIRE BULLET to fire a bullet from a gun 37 steady adj ˈstedi STILL still and not shaking 34 tense adj tens FEELING nervous, worried, and not able to relax 34 terrified adj ˈterəfaɪd very frightened 34 totally adv ˈtəʊtəli completely 34 uneasy adj ʌnˈiːzi worried because you think something bad might happen OBJECTIVE FIRST THIRD EDITION – THIS PAGE MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED © CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2012 10 wordlist Unit 6 Page no. or Headword Part of Phonetics Guideword Definition Recording speech script (RS) 40 appearance n əˈpɪərəns IN PUBLIC an occasion when someone appears in public 41 argument n ˈɑːgjəmənt REASON a reason or reasons why you support or oppose an idea, action, etc. 42 breakdown n ˈbreɪkdaʊn NOT WORKING when a vehicle or machine stops working for a period of time 40 broadcast v ˈbrɔːdkɑːst to send out a programme on television or radio 41 case n keɪs SITUATION a particular situation or example of something 40 celebrity n səˈlebrəti a famous person 40 contest n ˈkɒntest a competition or election 43 delicate adj ˈdelɪkət EASY TO easy to damage or break DAMAGE 40 fame n feɪm when you are known by many people because of your achievements, skills, etc. RS fluent adj ˈfluːənt ABILITY able to use a language naturally without stopping or making mistakes 41 gossip n ˈgɒsɪp CONVERSATION conversation or reports about other people’s private lives that might or might not be true 40 headline n ˈhedlaɪn a line of words printed in large letters as the title of a story in a newspaper, or the main points of the news that are broadcast on television or radio 40 impressed adj ɪmˈprest causing someone to admire or respect you because of something that you have done or said 40 inspiration n ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən an example which people admire 41 keep (sb/sth) pv kiːp əˈweɪ to not go somewhere or near something, away or to prevent someone from going somewhere or near something 41 keep down sth pv kiːp daʊn NO INCREASE to stop the number, level, or size of or keep sth something from increasing down 41 keep sb in pv kiːp ɪn to make a child stay inside as a punishment, or to make someone stay in hospital 41 keep on (doing pv kiːp ɒn to continue to do something, or to do sth) something again and again 41 keep to sth pv kiːp tuː NOT CHANGE to do what you have promised or planned PLANS to do 41 keep up (with pv kiːp ʌp SAME SPEED to move at the same speed as someone sb/sth) or something that is moving forward so that you stay level with them OBJECTIVE FIRST THIRD EDITION – THIS PAGE MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED © CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2012 11 wordlist  Page no. or Headword Part of Phonetics Guideword Definition Recording speech script (RS) 41 keep up (with pv kiːp ʌp UNDERSTAND to be able to understand or deal with sb/sth) something that is happening or changing very fast 41 living n ˈlɪvɪŋ the money that you earn from your job 41 look up to sb pv lʊk ʌp tuː to respect and admire someone 42 lottery n ˈlɒtəri a way of making money by selling numbered tickets to people who then have a chance of winning a prize if their number is chosen 41 the press p ðə pres newspapers and magazines, or the people who write them 41 privacy n ˈprɪvəsi when you are alone and people cannot see or hear what you are doing 43 the pros and p ðə prəʊz ənd the advantages and disadvantages of cons kɒnz something 40 regional adj ˈriːdʒənəl relating to a region (= particular area in a country) 41 scandal n ˈskændəl something that shocks people because they think it is morally wrong 41 sensation n senˈseɪʃən EXCITEMENT a lot of excitement, surprise, or interest, or the person or event that causes these feelings 40 talent n ˈtælənt a natural ability to do something 41 understandable adj ˌʌndəˈstændəbl An understandable feeling or action is one that you would expect in that particular situation. OBJECTIVE FIRST THIRD EDITION – THIS PAGE MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED © CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2012 12 wordlist Unit 7 Page no. or Headword Part of Phonetics Guideword Definition Recording speech script (RS) 48 can’t stand sb/ pv kɑːnt stænd (informal) to hate someone or something sth 49 cheer v tʃɪə to shout loudly in order to show your approval or to encourage someone 50 course n kɔːs SPORT an area used for horse races or playing golf 49 course n kɔːs LESSONS a series of lessons about a particular subject 50 court n kɔːt SPORT an area for playing particular sports 50 do business p duː ˈbɪznɪs to be involved in the activity of buying and (with sb) selling goods and services, or a particular company that does this, or work you do to earn money 50 do damage p duː ˈdæmɪdʒ to cause harm or injury 50 do sb a favour p duː ə ˈfeɪvə HELP to do something to help someone 50 do sth for a p duː fǝr ə ˈlɪvɪŋ to earn money by doing a job living 50 do without (sb/ pv duː wɪˈðaʊt to manage without having someone or sth) something RS extreme sport n ɪkˈstriːm spɔːt a sport that is very dangerous and exciting 52 EF4 fall apart pv fɔːl əˈpɑːt HAVE to start having problems that you cannot PROBLEMS deal with 52 EF4 fall for sb pv fɔːl fɔː to suddenly have strong, romantic feelings about someone 52 EF4 fall out (with sb) pv fɔːl aʊt to argue with someone and stop being friendly with them 52 EF4 fall through pv fɔːl θruː If a plan or agreement falls through, it fails to happen. 53 field n ˈfiːld SPORT an area of grass where you can play a sport 51 fitness n ˈfɪtnəs HEALTHY the condition of being physically strong and healthy 50 gym n dʒɪm BUILDING a building with equipment for doing exercises 50 gymnastics n dʒɪmˈnæstɪks a sport in which you do physical exercises on the floor and on different pieces of equipment, often in competitions 48 ice skate v ˈaɪs skeɪt to move across ice using ice skates 50 lap n læp RACE one journey around a circular race track 53 net n net OBJECT something made with a piece of net, for example for catching fish or insects, or for sports 50 penalty n ˈpenəlti SPORTS in sports, an advantage given to a team ADVANTAGE when the opposing team has broken a rule OBJECTIVE FIRST THIRD EDITION – THIS PAGE MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED © CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2012 13 wordlist  Page no. or Headword Part of Phonetics Guideword Definition Recording speech script (RS) 49 pitch n pɪtʃ SPORT an area of ground where a sport is played 50 referee n ˌrefərˈiː someone who makes sure that players follow the rules during a sports game 50 take a risk p teɪk ǝ rɪsk BAD to do something although something bad POSSIBILITY might happen because of it 48 row v rəʊ to move a boat or move someone in a boat through the water using oars (=poles with flat ends) RS scary adj ˈskeəri frightening 52 EF4 ski v skiː to move over snow wearing skis 50 spectator n spekˈteɪtə someone who watches an event, sport, etc. 48 team n tiːm SPORT a group of people who play a sport or game together against another group of players 48 track n træk RACE a path, often circular, used for races OBJECTIVE FIRST THIRD EDITION – THIS PAGE MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED © CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2012 14 wordlist Unit 8 Page no. or Headword Part of Phonetics Guideword Definition Recording speech script (RS) 57 affect v əˈfekt INFLUENCE to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause them to change 56 be accustomed pv biː əˈkʌstəmd tuː If you are accustomed to something, you to sth/doing sth have experienced it often enough for it to seem normal to you. 54 be friends with pv biː frendz wɪð to know and like someone 54 confident adj ˈkɒnfɪdənt ABILITY certain about your ability to do things well 54 critical adj ˈkrɪtɪkəl NOT PLEASED saying that someone or something is bad or wrong 54 disapprove v ˌdɪsəˈpruːv to think that someone or something is bad or wrong 57 get on (with sb) pv get ɒn (UK) If two or more people get on, they like each other and are friendly to each other. 54 housework n ˈhaʊswɜːk the work that you do to keep your house clean 56 keep/break a p kiːp/breɪk ə SAY CERTAINLY to do/not do what you said that you would promise ˈprɒmɪs do 54 keep a secret p kiːp ə ˈsiːkrət to not tell anyone a secret that you know 56 keep sb awake p kiːp əˈweɪk to prevent someone from sleeping 54 kid n kɪd CHILD a child or young person 56 make a fortune p meɪk ə ˈfɔːtʃuːn to make a lot of money 57 make friends p meɪk frendz to begin to know and like someone (with sb) 56 mood n muːd FEELING the way someone feels at a particular time 54 neighbourhood n ˈneɪbəhʊd an area of a town or city that people live in 54 proud adj praʊd PLEASED feeling very pleased about something you have done, something you own, or someone you know 55 selfish adj ˈselfɪʃ caring only about yourself and not other people 54 sensible adj ˈsensɪbl JUDGMENT showing good judgment 54 share v ʃeə AT SAME TIME to have or use something at the same time as someone else 54 storey n ˈstɔːri a level of a building 54 struggle v ˈstrʌgəl TRY to try very hard to do something difficult 56 taste good/bad/ v teɪst gʊd/bæd/ FOOD/DRINK to have a particular flavour sweet etc. swiːt OBJECTIVE FIRST THIRD EDITION – THIS PAGE MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED © CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2012 15 wordlist Unit 9 Page no. or Headword Part of Phonetics Guideword Definition Recording speech script (RS) 63 admit v ədˈmɪt SOMETHING to agree that you did something bad, or BAD that something bad is true 60 advertise v ˈædvətaɪz TRY TO SELL to tell people about a product or service, for example in newspapers or on television, in order to persuade them to buy it 60 brand n brænd PRODUCT a product that is made by a particular company 61 budget n ˈbʌdʒɪt AMOUNT the amount of money you have for something 61 character n ˈkærəktə STORY a person in a book, film, etc. 61 commercial n kəˈmɜːʃəl an advertisement on the radio or television 60 deadline n ˈdedlaɪn a time by which something must be done 63 doubt v daʊt FEEL to feel uncertain about something or think UNCERTAIN that something is not probable 62 dramatic adj drəˈmætɪk EXCITING full of action and excitement 62 element n ˈelɪmənt PART a part of something 62 ending n ˈendɪŋ END the last part of a story or film 61 huge adj hjuːdʒ extremely large 61 location n ləʊˈkeɪʃən a place or position 61 message n ˈmesɪdʒ IDEA the most important idea of a film, book, etc. 61 narrow adj ˈnærəʊ NOT WIDE Narrow things measure a small distance from one side to the other. 62 personality n ˌpɜːsənˈæləti FAMOUS a famous person 62 powerful adj ˈpaʊəfəl EFFECT having a strong effect on people 62 production n prəˈdʌkʃən ORGANIZING when someone controls how a film, play, FILM/PLAY programme, or musical recording is made 63 reckon v ˈrekən THINK to think that something is probably true 62 setting n ˈsetɪŋ PLACE the place where something is or where something happens, often in a book, play, or film 61 shallow adj ˈʃæləʊ NOT DEEP not deep 63 stress v stres EMPHASIZE to emphasize something in order to show that it is important 61 view n vjuː OPINION your opinion 63 what’s more p wɒts mɔː used to add something surprising or interesting to what you have just said OBJECTIVE FIRST THIRD EDITION – THIS PAGE MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED © CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2012 16 wordlist Unit 10 Page no. or Headword Part of Phonetics Guideword Definition Recording speech script (RS) 66 access n ˈækses OPPORTUNITY when you have the right or opportunity to use or see something 66 achievement n əˈtʃiːvmənt GOOD THING something good that you achieve 69 at first p ət ˈfɜːst at the beginning of a situation or period of time 69 at last p ət lɑːst finally 69 at least p ət liːst as much as, or more than, a number or amount 69 at once p ət wʌns immediately 69 at peace p ət piːs not fighting, not at war 69 at present p ət ˈprezənt now 69 at rest p ət rest STOP not doing anything active, or not moving 67 at the same p ət ðə seɪm taɪm despite this time 69 at war p ət wɔː when there is fighting between two or more countries, or two or more groups inside a country 66 commercial adj kəˈmɜːʃəl BUY/SELL relating to buying and selling things 66 concept n ˈkɒnsept an idea or principle 66 decade n ˈdekeɪd a period of ten years 66 expedition n ˌekspɪˈdɪʃən an organized journey, especially a long one for a particular purpose 67 illegal adj ɪˈliːgəl not allowed by law 67 immoral adj ɪˈmɒrəl morally wrong 67 impatient adj ɪmˈpeɪʃənt EASILY easily annoyed by someone’s mistakes or ANNOYED because you have to wait 67 inappropriate adj ˌɪnəˈprəʊpriət unsuitable for a particular situation or person 67 inexperienced adj ˌɪnɪkˈspɪəriəntst without much experience or knowledge of something 67 irregular adj ɪˈregjələ TIME Irregular actions or events happen with a different amount of time between each one. 67 irresponsible adj ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbl not thinking about the possible bad results of what you are doing 66 need n niːd something that is necessary to have or do 66 proposal n prəˈpəʊzəl PLAN a suggestion for a plan 66 prove v pruːv to show that something is true 66 rocket n ˈrɒkɪt VEHICLE a tube-shaped vehicle for travelling in space 67 scientific adj ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk relating to science, or using the organized methods of science 66 significant adj sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt important or noticeable OBJECTIVE FIRST THIRD EDITION – THIS PAGE MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED © CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2012 17 wordlist  Page no. or Headword Part of Phonetics Guideword Definition Recording speech script (RS) 67 solution n səˈluːʃən ANSWER the answer to a problem 66 space n speɪs OUTSIDE EARTH the area outside the Earth 66 sponsor v ˈspɒnsə to give money to someone to support an activity, event, or organization, sometimes as a way to advertise your company or product 66 supporter n səˈpɔːtə IDEA someone who supports a particular idea, group, or person 66 technology n tekˈnɒlədʒi knowledge, equipment, and methods that are used in science and industry 66 willingness adj ˈwɪlɪŋnes to be willing (to do sth) is to be happy to do something, if you need to OBJECTIVE FIRST THIRD EDITION – THIS PAGE MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED © CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2012 18 wordlist Unit 11 Page no. or Headword Part of Phonetics Guideword Definition Recording speech script (RS) 74 aggressive adj əˈgresɪv ANGRY behaving in an angry and violent way towards another person 75 blush v blʌʃ If you blush, your face becomes red, especially because you are embarrassed. 74 bossy adj ˈbɒsi always telling other people what to do 73 characteristic n ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk a typical or obvious quality that makes one person or thing different from others 74 cheerful adj ˈtʃɪəfəl PERSON happy 74 competitive adj kəmˈpetɪtɪv PERSON wanting to win or to be more successful than other people 73 demanding adj dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ needing a lot of your time, attention, or effort 72 discourage v dɪˈskʌrɪdʒ LESS to make someone less confident or CONFIDENT enthusiastic about something 72 identical adj aɪˈdentɪkəl exactly the same 72 identity n aɪˈdentəti PERSON who someone is 74 impatient adj ɪmˈpeɪʃənt EASILY easily annoyed by someone’s mistakes or ANNOYED because you have to wait 74 jealous adj ˈdʒeləs LOVE upset and angry because someone you love seems too interested in another person 74 lazy adj ˈleɪzi WORK Someone who is lazy does not like working or using any effort. 74 loyal adj lɔɪəl always liking and supporting someone or something, sometimes when other people do not 73 only child n ˈəʊnli tʃaɪld someone who has no brothers or sisters 74 optimistic adj ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk always believing that good things will happen 72 resemble v rɪˈzembəl to look like or be like someone or something 72 similarity n ˌsɪmɪˈlærəti when two things or people are similar, or a way in which they are similar 74 stubborn adj ˈstʌbən determined not to change your ideas, plans, etc., although other people want you to 74 take account of p teɪk əˈkaʊnt ɒv to consider something when judging a situation 72 take after sb pv teɪk ˈɑːftə to be similar to an older member of your family 74 take charge p teɪk tʃɑːdʒ to take control of or make yourself responsible for something OBJECTIVE FIRST THIRD EDITION – THIS PAGE MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED © CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2012 19 wordlist  Page no. or Headword Part of Phonetics Guideword Definition Recording speech script (RS) 74 take for granted p teɪk fə ˈgrɑːntɪd to not show that you are grateful for someone or something, and forget that you are lucky to have them 74 take off pv teɪk ɒf SUCCESSFUL to suddenly become successful 74 take out sth or pv teɪk aʊt to remove something from somewhere take sth out 74 take sb/sth p teɪk ˈsɪəriəsli to believe that someone or something seriously is important and that you should pay attention to them 72 take turns p teɪk tɜːnz If two or more people take turns, one person does something, then another person does something, etc. 73 twin n twɪn one of two children who are born to the same mother at the same time 74 unpopular adj ʌnˈpɒpjələ disliked by most people 74 unreliable adj ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl not able to be trusted or depended on 74 witty adj ˈwɪti using words in a funny and clever way OBJECTIVE FIRST THIRD EDITION – THIS PAGE MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED © CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2012 20 wordlist Unit 12 Page no. or Headword Part of Phonetics Guideword Definition Recording speech script (RS) 78 appliance n əˈplaɪəns a piece of electrical equipment with a particular purpose in the home 81 attic n ˈætɪk a room at the top of a house under the roof 79 cart n kɑːt SHOP (US) a metal structure on wheels that is used for carrying things 79 come to a p kʌm tuː ə to have an opinion after considering all the conclusion kənˈkluːʒən information about something 81 come to a p kʌm tuː ə dɪˈsɪʒən make a choice about something after decision thinking about several possibilities 78 complaint n kəmˈpleɪnt NOT when someone says that something is SATISFACTORY wrong or not satisfactory 80 crockery n ˈkrɒkəri plates, cups, and other dishes, especially those made from clay 79 crunchy adj ˈkrʌntʃi Crunchy food is hard and makes a noise when you eat it. 80 cutlery n ˈkʌtləri knives, forks, and spoons 79 devise v dɪˈvaɪz to design or invent something such as a system, plan, or piece of equipment 79 duplicate v ˈdjuːplɪkeɪt DO THE SAME to do something that has already been done, in exactly the same way 81 fall asleep p fɔːl əˈsliːp to start sleeping 81 fall ill p fɔːl ɪl to become unwell 81 fall in love p fɔːl ɪn lʌv to be very attracted to someone and begin to love them 79 fed up adj ˌfed ˈʌp (informal) annoyed or bored by something that you have experienced for too long 79 fulfil p fʊlˈfɪl MAKE HAPPEN to do something that is expected, hoped for or promised or to cause it to happen 78 groceries n ˈgrəʊsəriz goods bought to be used in the home (plural) such as food and cleaning products 79 infection n ɪnˈfekʃən a disease in a part of your body that is caused by bacteria or a virus 81 inventor n ɪnˈventə someone who designs and makes new things 78 make fun of p meɪk fʌn ɒv to make a joke about someone or something in an unkind way 79 research v rɪˈsɜːtʃ to study a subject in detail in order to discover new information about it 79 ritual n ˈrɪtjuəl an activity or a set of actions that are always done in the same way or at the same time, sometimes as part of a religion 79 soggy adj ˈsɒgi very wet and soft 79 stale adj steɪl OLD old and not fresh OBJECTIVE FIRST THIRD EDITION – THIS PAGE MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED © CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2012 21 wordlist  Page no. or Headword Part of Phonetics Guideword Definition Recording speech script (RS) 79 stick v stɪk JOIN to become joined to something else or to make something become joined to something else, usually with a substance like glue 78 substance n ˈsʌbstəns MATERIAL a solid, liquid, or gas 80 suspicion n səˈspɪʃən a feeling or belief that someone has done something wrong 80 talk sb into pv tɔːk ˈɪntuː to persuade someone to do something (doing) sth 81 tell sb/sth apart pv tel əˈpɑːt to be able to see the difference between two very similar things or people 81 tell a lie p tel ə laɪ to say something/things that are not true 81 tell a story p tel ə ˈstɔːri DESCRIPTION to entertain people with a description of a series of real or imaginary events 79 transform v trænsˈfɔːm to change something completely, usually to improve it OBJECTIVE FIRST THIRD EDITION – THIS PAGE MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED © CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2012 22 wordlist Unit 13 Page no. or Headword Part of Phonetics Guideword Definition Recording speech script (RS) 86 accuse v əˈkjuːz to say that someone has done something bad 88 affect v əˈfekt CAUSE CHANGE to influence someone or something, or cause them to change 88 ambition n æmˈbɪʃən HOPE something you want to achieve in your life 88 apologise (UK) / v əˈpɒlədʒaɪz to tell someone that you are sorry about apologize something you have done 88 claim v kleɪm SAY to say that something is true, although you have not proved it 88 deny v dɪˈnaɪ NOT TRUE to say that something is not true, especially something that you are accused of 88 educate v ˈedʒʊkeɪt TEACH to teach someone at a school or college 89 educated adj ˈedʒʊkeɪtɪd Someone who is educated has learned a lot at school or university and has a good level of knowledge. 88 educational adj ˌedʒʊˈkeɪʃənəl providing education or relating to education 89 face up to pv feɪs ʌp tuː to accept that a difficult situation exists 86 feel v fiːl OPINION to think something or have an opinion 88 insist v ɪnˈsɪst SAY to say firmly that something is true, especially when other people do not believe you 86 mention v ˈmenʃən to briefly speak or write about something or someone 87 opportunity n ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti CHANCE a situation in which it is possible for you to do something, or a possibility of doing something 88 performance n pəˈfɔːməns SUCCESS how successful someone or something is 87 position n pəˈzɪʃən JOB a job 89 progress n ˈprəʊgres DEVELOPMENT development and improvement of skills, knowledge, etc. 88 promise v ˈprɒmɪs SAY to say that you will certainly do something or that something will certainly happen 87 qualification n ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən an official record showing that you have finished a training course or have the necessary skills, etc. 88 refuse v rɪˈfjuːz to say that you will not do or accept something 87 relevant adj ˈreləvənt related or useful to what is happening or being talked about 87 standard n ˈstændəd QUALITY a level of quality, especially a level that is acceptable 88 urge v ɜːdʒ to strongly advise an action 88 warn v wɔːn ADVISE to advise someone not to do something that could cause danger or trouble 86 wish v wɪʃ WANT to want a situation that is different from the one that exists OBJECTIVE FIRST THIRD EDITION – THIS PAGE MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED © CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2012 23 wordlist Unit 14 Page no. or Headword Part of Phonetics Guideword Definition Recording speech script (RS) 92 adventurous adj ədˈventʃərəs NEW THINGS willing to try new and often difficult things 93 above all p əˈbʌv ɔːl more than anything 93 all along p ɔːl əˈlɒŋ from the beginning of a period of time 93 all in all p ɔːl ɪn ɔːl considering everything 93 all of a sudden p ɔːl əv ə ˈsʌdən unexpectedly 93 at all p ət ɔːl in any way 92 background n ˈbækgraʊnd PERSON a person’s education, family, and experience of life 92 career n kəˈrɪə JOB a job that you do for a long period of your life and that gives you the chance to move to a higher position and earn more money 95 commitment n kəˈmɪtmənt LOYALTY when you are willing to give your time and energy to something that you believe in 92 concerned adj kənˈsɜːnd WORRIED worried 93 dishonest adj dɪˈsɒnɪst not honest and likely to lie or do something illegal 93 disorganised adj dɪˈsɔːgənaɪzd EVENT not planned or organised well 93 dissatisfied adj dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪd not pleased or happy with something 92 employer n ɪmˈplɔɪə a person or company that pays people to work for them 95 enthusiasm n ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm when you feel very interested in something and would very much like to be involved in it 95 enthusiastic adj ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk showing enthusiasm 92 flexible adj ˈfleksɪbəl ABLE TO able to change or be changed easily CHANGE according to the situation 92 inexperienced adj ˌɪnɪkˈspɪəriəntst without much experience or knowledge of something 93 irresponsible adj ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbl not thinking about the possible bad results of what you are doing 92 redundant adj rɪˈdʌndənt NOT WORKING not working because your employer has told you there is not enough work 93 responsibility n rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti something that it is your job or duty to deal with 93 responsible adj rɪˈspɒnsəbl JOB showing good judgment and able to be trusted 92 routine n ruːˈtiːn REGULAR the things you regularly do and how and ACTIVITY when you do them 92 secure adj sɪˈkjʊə SAFE safe from danger 92 self-confident adj self ˈkɒnfɪdənt feeling sure about yourself and your abilities 92 support n səˈpɔːt HELP help or encouragement 92 uncertain adj ʌnˈsɜːtən SITUATION not known, or not completely certain OBJECTIVE FIRST THIRD EDITION – THIS PAGE MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED © CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2012 24 wordlist  Page no. or Headword Part of Phonetics Guideword Definition Recording speech script (RS) 95 unemployment n ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt money that the government gives to benefit ˈbenɪfɪt people who don’t have a job and are looking for a job 93 unsuccessful adj ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl not achieving what was wanted or intended OBJECTIVE FIRST THIRD EDITION – THIS PAGE MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED © CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2012 25 wordlist Unit 15 Page no. or Headword Part of Phonetics Guideword Definition Recording speech script (RS) RS accessible adj əkˈsesəbl FIND easy to find or reach 101 bar n bɑː DRINKING a place where alcoholic drinks are sold and drunk, or the area behind the person serving the drinks 98 canal n kəˈnæl an artificial river built for boats to travel along or to take water where it is needed 101 clap n klæp a sudden loud noise made by thunder 101 consist of sth pv kənˈsɪst ɒv to be formed or made from two or more things 98 dam n dæm a strong wall built across a river to stop the water and make a lake 99 economical adj ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkəl not using a lot of money, fuel, etc. 99 environment n ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt the air, water and land in or on which people, animals and plants live 99 environmentally adj ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəli not harmful to the environment friendly ˈfrendli 101 flash n flæʃ BRIGHT LIGHT a sudden bright light 98 flood n flʌd WATER when a lot of water covers an area that is usually dry, especially when a river becomes too full 99 fossil fuel n ˈfɒsəl ˈfjuːəl fuels such as gas, coal and oil, which were formed underground from plant and animal remains millions of years ago 99 household n ˈhaʊsəʊld a family or group of people who live together in a house 98 lake n leɪk a large area of water which has land all around it 100 lightning n ˈlaɪtnɪŋ a sudden flash of light in the sky during a storm 99 litter n ˈlɪtə WASTE pieces of paper and other waste that are left in public places 101 pane n peɪn a flat piece of glass in a window or door 98 pond n pɒnd a small area of water, especially one that has been made artificially in a park or garden 98 rapids n (pl) ˈræpɪdz a part of a river where the water moves very fast 99 recycle v ˌriːˈsaɪkəl to put used paper, glass, plastic, etc. through a process so that it can be used again 98 reservoir n ˈrezəvwɑː an artificial lake where water is stored before it goes to people’s houses 98 river n ˈrɪvə a long, natural area of water that flows across the land and into a sea, lake, or another river OBJECTIVE FIRST THIRD EDITION – THIS PAGE MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED © CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2012 26 wordlist  Page no. or Headword Part of Phonetics Guideword Definition Recording speech script (RS) RS route n ruːt ROADS the roads or paths you follow to get from one place to another place 99 rubbish n ˈrʌbɪʃ WASTE things that you throw away because you do not want them 99 second-hand adj ˈsekənd hænd If something is second-hand, someone else owned or used it before you. 101 slice n slaɪs a flat piece of food that has been cut from a larger piece 100 storm n stɔːm very bad weather with a lot of rain, snow, wind, etc. 98 stream n striːm a small river RS tackle v ˈtækəl DEAL WITH to try to deal with a problem 100 traffic n ˈtræfɪk CARS ETC the cars, trucks, etc using a road RS vegetation n ˌvedʒɪˈteɪʃən plants and trees 98 waterfall n ˈwɔːtəfɔːl a stream of water that flows from a high place, often to a pool below OBJECTIVE FIRST THIRD EDITION – THIS PAGE MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED © CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2012 27 wordlist Unit 16 Page no. or Headword Part of Phonetics Guideword Definition Recording speech script (RS) 104 appealing adj əˈpiːlɪŋ att