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Live

He prefers going to a live concert instead of listening to the album at home.

Gig

The band are doing a gig in Sheffield on Nov 12.

Fan

He's a big fan of Elvis Presley.

Particular

In this particular case no one else was involved.

Computer

The information is stored on the computer.

DVD

The film is now on DVD.

Have friends round

I had some friends round for dinner last night.

Guitar

Her brother plays the guitar in a band.

Theatre

We went to the theatre to see The Lion King last week.

Yoga

She does yoga every Monday.

Relax

I just want to sit down and relax for a bit.

Close

My brother and I are very close.

Tend

People tend to need less sleep as they get older

Switch off

I switch off by listening to music.

Bring up

He was brought up by his grandparents.

Activity

My free time activities include hiking and climbing.

Vary

My taste in music varies depending on my mood.

Subculture

The article is about music subcultures.

Like-minded

The festival was a chance to meet like-mindedpeople.

Bond

New mothers need time to bond with their babies.

On its way out

I think buying music on CD is on its way out – I download everything now.

Average

He's an average student.

Reaction

What was Jeff's reaction when you told him about thejob?

Impression

I got the impression that she wasn't very happy with her job.

Behaviour

It is important to reward good behaviour.

Base something on

Their impressions were based on the clothes they wore.

Style-conscious

The style-conscious mods of the 1960s dressed very neatly.

Roam around

The dogs are allowed to roam around.

Scooter

The mods rode around on their scooters.

Passing

Michael watched the passing cars.

Rocker

The rockers used to fight with the mods.

Identify

The aircraft were identified as American.

Grease

The rockers used to grease their hair.

Punk

Punks would dye their hair pink.

Terrorise

My dog likes terrorising rabbits when we go out onwalks.

Granny

My granny made me this jumper.

Come across

He comes across as a very intelligent sensitive man.

Be associated with

There are some problems associated with this type of treatment.

Cultural

There are very real cultural differences between our two societies.

Tribe

Tribes today are looser and broader than before.

Loose

The tribes today are looser than before.

Broad

The show aims to reach the broadest possible audience.

Access

Music is accessed very differently these days.

Stream

Today records are streamed or downloaded.

Download

The games can be downloaded free from the internet.

Explore

Nowadays it is easy to explore all kinds of music.

Openness

An openness to music is now a natural part of being young.

Observe

Scientists have observed a drop in ozone levels.

Participate

Some members refused to participate.

Pride

He wore his medals with pride.

Aggression

Television violence can encourage aggression in children.

Statement

The type of car you drive makes a statement about you.

Odd

It was an odd thing to say.

Exaggerate

He believes that the political aspect was exaggerated.

It's difficult to exaggerate the importance of sleep.

It's difficult to exaggerate the importance of sleep.

Desire

She expressed a desire to visit us.

Mass

Email has made mass mailings possible at the touch of a button.

Underground

The most underground metal or hip-hop can be found not just on the internet.

Metal

He likes listening to heavy metal music.

Hip-hop

The kids in the area are all into hip-hop.

Restricted to

The biggest change to pop tribes is that they are no longer restricted to young people.

Audience

The show attracts a regular audience of about 20 million.

Powerful

Their motorbikes were very powerful.

Expand

Sydney's population expanded rapidly in the 1960s.

Consequence

Many believe that poverty is a direct consequence of overpopulation.

Mainstream

All kinds of music are now found in the mainstream.

Make up for

I'll buy you dinner to make up for being late.

Taste

He asked about my taste in music.

Stage

He's doing really well at this stage in his career.

Adulthood

It's a stage people go through before adulthood.

Experience

If you experience any fever or dizziness contact your doctor.

Track

There are ten great tracks on their new album.

Cassette

My parents used to listen to music on cassettes.

Lack

There is a lack of information available about climate change.

Visible

The outline of the mountains was clearly visible through the window.

Overlap

Youngsters are finding that their music taste overlaps with their parents'.

Rebellious

All teenagers are rebellious in some way.

Overtime

We're working overtime to get the job finished.

Editor

The music editor is on sick leave this week.

sick leave

I'm going on leave this afternoon. I'll be back next week.

Appear

It appears to be time for us to go.

Appear

She has already appeared in a number of films.

Think about

I think about my ex-boyfriend a lot.

Think

I think you're being unfair.

Depend on sb

I'm depending on him to organise everything.

Depend on

Choosing the right bike depends on what you want to use it for.

Taste

This cake tastes delicious. well done!

Taste

Joe's tasting the soup.

Take off

Mary was a bit jealous when Jack's career started taking off.

Take after

Jenni really takes after her mother.

Take up

Roger took up painting for a while but soon lost interest.

Take over

Tom took over after the band's manager left.

Take back

You'd better take back that unkind remark.

Be familiar with

Are you familiar with this type of machine?

Promote

Is this a good way for artists to promote their music?

Drum up

The organisation is using the event to drum up new business.

Session

Josh Freese is a very successful session drummer based in Los Angeles.

Unique

Every person's fingerprints are unique.

Sell out

Sorry tickets for tomorrow's show have sold out.

Available

Tickets are available from the box office.

Snare drum

A fan was allowed to take one of Josh Freese's a snare drums home.

Release

The new game will be released online in February.

Varied

My music tastes are quite varied.

Personal

Italian food is my personal favourite.

Reccomandation

I often discover bands through personal recommendations.

Stuff

I've got some sticky stuff on my shoe.

Be into sth

I'm into the same music as my friends.

Mainly

The workforce at the hospital is mainly made up of women.

Share

The three of us shared a taxi home.

Show off

He couldn’t resist showing off his skills on the tennis court.

Bother

I don’t usually bother with Twitter or Facebook.

Miss out

Prepare food in advance so you don’t miss out on thefun!

Come out

Artists will tell you when they've got a song coming out.

Have in common with

I found I had a lot in common with these people.

Sociable

My little brother is quite shy whereas my older brother's very sociable.

Influence

Several factors are likely to influence this decision.

Be obsessed with

A lot of young girls are obsessed with how they look.

Creative

I think artists are at their most creative when they are just starting out.

Jazz

My parents used to go to a jazz festival every year.

Insurance broker

Sarah Collins is an insurance broker.

At heart

Let's face it. we're all romantics at heart.

Fondly

It's a time that I look back on fondly.

Haircut

Punks often had outrageous haircuts.

Personality

Unfortunately the illness can lead to changes inpersonality.

Roots

Recently I've decided to return to my punk roots.

Hang around with

The people I hang around with are much older thanme.

Perform

Chenier and the band are performing at the SilverPalace tomorrow.

Extend

Kasabian have extended their tour to include extradates.

In advance

The tickets are expected to sell out far in advance.

Stage

She is on stage for most of the play.

Characteristic

Natural imagery is a defining characteristic of hiswork.

change your mind

He father tried to persuade her to change her mind.

Accurate

The guide tries to give a fair and accurate description of each hotel.

Relative

The relative methods of both approaches have to be considered.

Relative

I spent the holidays at my relatives' house in the countryside - it was lovely.

Caution

We must proceed with caution and not make hasty decisions.

Comfort

The temperature in the pool was too low for comfort.

Comfortable

The bed was so comfortable. I didn't want to get up!

Drama

Maggie's life is always full of drama.

Dramatic

Some of the most dramatic events in American history happened here.

Emotion

Her voice was full of emotion.'t buy much new music - I just share my friends' files.

Emotional

She provided emotional support at a very distressing time for me.

Generosity

I shall never forget the generosity shown to me by the people of Bataisk in Russia.

Generous

She's always very generous with birthday presents.

Harm

Put that vase on a high shelf away from harm.

Harmful

Smoking is harmful to your health.

Hope

When I first arrived in New York I was full of hope for the future.

Meaning

Her studies no longer seemed to have any meaning.

Pessimist

Don’t be such a pessimist!

Pessimistic

I try not to be too pessimistic.

Prediction

The data can be used to make useful economic predictions.

Predictable

The snow had a predictable effect on traffic.

Reliability

Reliability is the first quality I look for when choosing a new car.

Reliable

My uncle was a quiet and reliable man.

Sympathy

I have a lot of sympathy for her; she had to bring up the children on her own.

Sympathetic

She is a sympathetic friend.

Lone

What these kids need is love and support.

Lovable

She's such a lovable child.

Oversimplify

I don't want to oversimplify the situation.

Sum sb up

I can sum him up in one sentence: He loves to have fun.

Outlook

He's got a wonderful outlook on life.

Inconsistent

The team's performance has been so inconsistent this season.

Contradictory

The public is being fed contradictory messages about the economy.

Thrill-seeker

The park's new roller coaster will please thrill- seekers.

Neatly

People cannot be neatly divided into personality types.

Alter

Our friendship hasn't altered much over the years.

Misconception

There is a popular misconception that too much exercise is bad for you.

Ideal

What do you think is the ideal number of children in a family?

Sibling

I'm an only child - I don't have any siblings.

Competitive

He is a very competitive person.

Jealousy

Polly felt a sharp pang of jealousy when she saw Paul with Suzanne.

Combination

A combination of tact and authority was needed to deal with the situation.

Encourage

Fleur encouraged Dana in her ambition to become a model.

Take seriously

It's only a joke - don’t take it seriously.

Pressure

The minister was under pressure to resign.

Treat

She treats me like one of the family.

Impact

We need to asses the impact of climate change.

Wise

I think you were wise to leave when you did.

Depressed

She felt lonely and depressed.

Enormous

They gave her an enormous bunch of flowers.

Terrified

Sid is terrified of heights.

Exhausted

I was exhausted by the end of the journey.

Brilliant

We think that's a brilliant idea.

Furious

Her family are furious that her name has been published by the press.

Judge

You should never judge a person by their looks.

Gifted

She was an extremely gifted poet.

Mixed feelings

I had mixed feelings about meeting Laura again.

Sibling rivalry

A bit of sibling rivalry is completely normal.

Label

The college had unjustly labelled him a troublemaker.

Efficient

What is the most efficient way to organise the project?

Admire

I really admire the way he brings up those kids on his own.

Determination

Yuri shows great determination to learn English.

Coach

My swimming coach is fantastic - I've improved so much this year.

Protective

He's very protective of his younger brother.

Look uo to

I've always looked up to Bill because of his courage and determination.

Capable

I don’t think he's capable of carrying all those boxes.

Arty

My cousin is very arty - he loves to paint draw and sculpt.

Conventional

He is conventional in his approach to life.

Set your heart on

She had set her heart on becoming a hairdresser.

Desperately

I desperately wanted to act too.

Courage

Gradually I lost the courage to speak out about anything.

Make it

If we run we should make it before the show starts.

Talented

Her brother is a talented actor.

Novelist

John Grisham is a very successful novelist.

Broadcaster

Will Self is a famous novelist and broadcaster.

get rid of

It's time we got rid of all these old toys.

turn up

Steve turned up late as usual

Value

Shelly valued her privacy.

Intellect

I've always admired her intellect and her ability to speak her mind.

Incredible

The view is just incredible.

establish yourself

He had three years in which to establish himself as Prime Minister.

the public eye

I would hate to have a job in the public eye. I'm far too shy.

Cheque

They sent me a cheque for £100.

Rescue

Survivors of the crash were rescued by helicopter.

Underground

She got lost on the underground.

Mature

Cara still can’t accept that I'm now a mature woman with children.

sort out

We need to sort out our camping gear before we go away

Filing

We need to sort out the filing system.

get away

I just wanted to get away from everything.

Founder

Rupert Young is the founder of a charity.

Depression Lucy has suffered from depression in the past

but counselling has helped her a lot.

give up

I give up: tell me what the answer is.

Tearaway

His car was wrecked by a couple of young tearaways.

self-conscious

Jerry's pretty self-conscious about his height.

Regret

Don’t do anything you might regret.

Upset

Anna looks upset - have you spoken to her this evening?

on tour

The Moscow Symphony Orchestra is here on tour.

split up

Steve's parents split up when he was four.

Supportive

My family were very supportive throughout my illness.

Scary

The book is both scary and funny.

Cute

That's really cute outfit.

get on

I've always got on well with Henry.

be worth doing

A lot of the small towns in this area are worth visiting.

Argumentative

He quickly becomes argumentative after a few drinks.

step-father

My step-father has three daughters.

Convinced

I was convinced that we were doing the right thing.

Inspirational

Jones is an inspirational figure in Welsh rugby.

Patient

You'll just have to be patient and wait until I'm off the phone.

Accommodation

The price for a package holiday includes flights and accommodation.

Placement

The centre provides a job placement service.

Appropriate

It would not be appropriate to discuss this now.

would be grateful if

I'd be grateful if you could send me more details.

Suburb

Don’t you get bored living in the suburbs?

Prompt

Prompt payment is requested.

Doorstep

He stood on the doorstep straightening his tie.

Confident

Despite her disability Philippa is very confident.

Independent

Now that my sons are more independent I have more time for myself.

Shy

He was a quiet shy man.

Organised

He is a very organised person.

Practical

I try to be practical when planning business trips.

in chargé

He asked to speak to the person in charge

Spontaneous

The crowd gave a spontaneous cheer.

Deadline

He missed the deadline for applications.

Imaginative

I like people who are imaginative.

Focus

He needs to focus more on his career.

Thoughtful

It was really thoughtful of you to remember my birthday.

Realistic

It's just not realistic to expect a promotion so soon.

Cautious

You're too cautious when making decisions.

Argument

She had a big argument with her husband.

Interest

Her interests include walking and golf.

Education

Education is very important to me so I'm training to be a teacher.

Career

He realised that his acting career was over.

Possession

I packed my oldest possessions in a suitcase.

Attitude

As soon as they found out I was a doctor their whole attitude changed.

Astonished

I was astonished by the result.

Irresponsible

When it comes to money Dan is completely irresponsible.

Fascinated

I was fascinated by the article.

out of touch

I'm out of touch with modern celebrity culture - I don't understand it at all.

Affectionate

Jo is very affectionate towards her.

Unimpressive

Her test results were unimpressive.

Infrequent

I make infrequent trips to the gym.

Inflexible

Her inflexible attitude towards change has been a problem.

Unexpected

The experiment produced some unexpected results.

bury your head

I buried my head in my pillow

catch on television

Try to catch the European Cup Final on television tomorrow.

Enrich

Owning a pet can greatly enrich your life.

Passion

He has a passion for football.

Fare

Air fares have shot up by 20 percent this year.

Abroad

I've never lived abroad before.

Borrow

Can I borrow your pen for a minute?

Despite

Despite all our efforts to save the school the authorities decided to close it.

Relieved

She looked very relieved when she heard the news.

Madness

It would be madness to drive all that way on your own.

Fortunate

I've been fortunate to find a career that I love.

Confuse

I always confuse you with your sister - you look so alike.

Obsession

The game pachinko became a national obsession in Japan.

Dream

He has the strangest dreams.

log on to

You need to log on to access your emails.

Sensible

She seems very sensible.

Employee

The company has over one hundred employees.

Employer

The shoe factory is the largest employer in this area.

Straightforward

Installing the program on your computer is very straightforward.

Sob

He began sobbing noisily.

Hurt

I'm so sorry if you were hurt by my comments.

Disappointment

He could see the disappointment in her eyes.

Enthusiasm

They greeted the speakers with great enthusiasm.

Hug

We hugged and promised to stay in touch.

Community

The new arts centre will serve the whole community.

Tease

Don’t get upset. I was only teasing.

be absorber

They are delighted to become absorbed by something outside home.

Explosion

Explosions of joy are normally thin on the ground.

thin on the ground

Taxis seem to be thin on the ground.

Celebration

If you follow a football team there are celebrations all the time.

Witness

Witness the behaviour that tennis brings about at Wimbledon.

Damp

Wipe the table with a damp cloth.

Squeal

The children squealed with delight.

Spurt

Water spurted through the whole in the dam.

Nightmare

My little sister used to have terrible nightmares.

penalty shoot-out

Liverpool's match against AC Milan went to a penalty shoot-out.

in a sweat

I woke up from the nightmare in a cold sweat.

Tremble

His lip started to tremble and then he started to cry.

Define

What defines us as human is not only language.

Wealth

The country's wealth comes from it oil.

Rehearsal

We only had a couple of rehearsals before the performance.

Distraction

I prefer studying in the library as there are too many distractions at home.

let down

He had been let down badly in the past.

Emphasise

The report emphasises the importance of improving safety standards.

Stressful

Moving to a new house is a very stressful experience.

Domestic

Unfortunately his domestic life wasn't very happy.

Worried

She gave me a worried look.

Annoyed

I'll be annoyed if we don't finish by eight.

Embarrassed

Lori gets embarrassed if we ask her to sing.

mad about

I've been mad about horses for most of my life.

Pony

I used to have a pony when I was young.

Colleague

She discussed the idea with some of her colleagues.

Persuade

I finally persuaded her to go out for dinner with me.

keep up

I used to speak French but I haven’t kept it up.

Relevant

We received all the relevant information.

so far

So far we have not had to borrow any money.

Regard

I have always regarded you as a friend.

Therapy

Music for me is a kind of therapy.

Mood

You're in a good mood this morning!

Volume

Can you turn the volume on the TV up? I can't hear it properly.

Cheerful

Danny is always very cheerful.

Luxury

He was leading a life of luxury in Australia.

Boutique

She runs a boutique hotel in Brighton.

Accessory

She bought accessories to match her dress.

worth the money

The food was expensive but it was worth the money.

good value for money

The lunch special is really good value for money.

waste of money

The beach holiday was a total waste of money – it rained every day.

put your money where your mouth is

If you think it's such a good idea why don’t you put your money where your mouth is?

have money to burn

John won the lottery so now he's got money to burn.

not made of money

I can't buy a new car - I'm not made of money you know

have more money than sense

He's got more money than sense

short of money

I'm a bit short of money this month.

be worth a fortune

That watch must be worth a fortune.

money is tight

Money was tight but we didn't mind because we were doing what we loved.

make ends meet

When Mike lost his job we could barely make ends meet.

live within your means

You should teach your children to live within their means.

in debt

Nearly half the students said they were in debt.

on a budget

Travellers on a budget might prefer to camp.

give away

He gave most of his money away to animal charities.

credit card

Can I pay by credit card?

standard of living

Young people today have a higher standard of living than their grandparents' generation.

Charity

Several charities sent aid to the flood victims.

Profit

She sold her business and bought a farm with the profit.

Inherit

He inherited a fortune from his grandmother.

Stall

Tis business started on a market stall.

Rapidly

Sarah rose rapidly in her company and became a manager when she was just 25.

take time out

Liz always took time out to return to her first love

loads of

Don’t worry there's loads of time.

Satisfying

I find working in my garden very satisfying.

Loan

I had to take out a loan to buy my car.

Case

In many cases standards have improved.

Poverty

Our foundation helps people living in poverty.

Operational

The new system became operational in March.

Privileged

Students from a privileged background have an advantage at university.

Appreciate

We appreciate that caring for children is an important job.

Finance

The concerts are financed by the Arts Council.

Security

Parenting is about giving your child security and love.

Yacht

I don’t think a yacht or a Ferrari would bring them happiness.

Graduation

After graduation Nancy became an art teacher.

Ceremony

We really enjoyed the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.

Whereas

The old system was fairly complicated whereas the new system is really very simple.

Publish

They are publishing the dictionary on CD-ROM.

eye-catching

The title of an advertisement needs to be eye-catching.

Precious

We cannot afford to waste precious time.

user-friendly

I need to find a user-friendly guide to computers.

Treasure

The British Museum is full of treasures - many of the objects are priceless.

Resource

Canada has vast mineral resources.

Volcano

Pompeii was destroyed when the volcano erupted in 79AD.

Desert

This area of the country is mostly desert.

mountain range

It's a land of high mountain ranges and deep valleys.

Tropical

They travelled through tropical rain forests.

Penguin

The film Happy Feet was about penguins.

Seal

There were a lot of grey seals on the rocks.

polar bear

There are no polar bears in Antarctica.

South Pole

They travelled across the ice to the South Pole.

Expedition

Ernest Shackleton's expedition to the South Pole is very famous.

Survive

Everyone except Shackleton survived the trip.

Battle

We battled through the storm back to the house.

Nature

We grew up in the countryside surrounded by the beauties of nature.

Record

The American team set a new world record in the sprint relay.

break a record

They were trying to break a world record.

Mentally

It's important to prepare mentally for a trip like this.

physically fit

She is young and physically fit so she has a good chance of completing the marathon.

Fit

I swim twice a week to try and keep fit.

Route

They took the most direct route home.

run out of

They ran out of money and had to abandon the project.

Doubt

I doubt we'll ever see him again.

Leader

His air of confidence makes him a natural leader.

Ambition

She had always had an ambition to be a pilot.

Bravery

His bravery saved the woman's life.

get your head round

I just can’t get my head round what's been going on here.

come face to face

It was the first time he had come face to face with death.

put your foot in it

I've really put my foot in it this time.

see eye to eye

We didn’t exactly see eye to eye.

catch somebody's

catch somebody's

eye

As he drove through the city a billboard caught his eye.

keep an eye on

Mary will keep an eye on the kids this afternoon.

keep a straight face

I couldn’t keep a straight face when she said that.

get cold feet

The plan failed after sponsors got cold feet

can't face

I can't face going out tonight - I'm far too tired.

put your foot down

You'll just have to put your foot down and tell him he can’t stay out on school nights.

Review

Mark Kermode reviews new films for the BBC.

Veteran

Leo Stone is a veteran of several polar expeditions.

Polar

As our climate warms up the polar ice caps will begin to melt.

Descendant

He was a direct descendant of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Compass

Worsley took the compass Shackleton used.

marathon Juan ran the marathon in just under three hours.

marathon Juan ran the marathon in just under three hours.

Hell

Honestly the town centre is absolute hell on Saturday afternoons.

Navigation

The team had a map and modern navigation equipment.

Endure

It seemed impossible that anyone could endure such pain.

Spare

One of Shackleton's team fell seriously ill which luckily the 21st century team was spared.

Crevasse

There were incredibly dangerous crevasses on the Beardmore Glacier.

Plateau

They reached the Antarctic plateau.

Glacier

The plateau was more difficult to cross than the glacier.

Climax

The climax of the story is when they arrive at the place that Shackleton turned back.

Inspiring

Dr King was a great orator and an inspiring leader.

Memorable

We want to make this a truly memorable day for the children.

Relief

I felt a huge surge of relief and happiness.

Reputation

That judge has a reputation for being strict but fair.

Hero

His father was a war hero a former fighter pilot.

Shipwrecked

They were shipwrecked off the coast of Africa.

set off

I'll set off early to avoid the traffic.

cabin cruiser

He set off from Florida in his cabin cruiser.

Sail

Three tall ships sailed past.

blow up

It looks as if there's a storm blowing up.

Launch

The Canadian police plan to launch an investigation into the deal.

Noodle

Serve the meat with rice or noodles.

Ashore

Seals come ashore to breed in the spring.

life guard

He works as a lifeguard at the local swimming pool.

Shelter

They are in need of food and shelter.

Bare

She felt the warm sun on her bare arms.

Raft

They built a raft to escape from the island.

fishing rod

He has just bought a new fishing rod.

in the wild

There are very few pandas living in the wild now.

Threat

The fighting is a major threat to stability in the region.

Shock

He was suffering from shock.

Frostbite

I nearly got frostbite.

Hypothermia

When they found the climbers they were suffering from hypothermia.

Panic

He panicked when the car went out of control.

Faint

Several fans fainted in the blazing heat at the festival.

Incydent

Roads were sealed off because of a major incident.

Multiple

She's published multiple articles on the subject of conservation.

Deafness

Deafness is not a barrier to enjoying films or music.

Variation

At this time of year there's not much variation in temperature - it's always warm and dry.

Soaking

I got caught in the storm and am soaking wet.

Dense

The jungle was so dense we worried that we would lose our way.

torrential rain

The torrential rain last night caused severe flooding.

Freeze

I froze and listened; someone was in my apartment.

storm out of

He stormed out of the room.

like lightning

Mitch moved like lightning and caught the little girl before she fell.

be icy with

She was icy with me and refused to say hello.

cloud over

His face clouded over in disappointment.

a face like thunder

The boss had a face like thunder when he arrived this morning.

Avalanche

Luckily nobody was injured in the avalanche.

Warning

The weather forecast gave warnings of severe flooding this evening.

Instant

We had an instant connection as soon as we met.

curl up

I just wanted to curl up and go to sleep.

Packed

My mouth was packed with snow.

lose it

She completely lost it with one of the kids in the class.

be out of your mind

He must have been out of his mind to employ her.

upside down

To get the plant out of the pot turn it upside down and give it a gentle knock.

over the moon

She's over the moon about her new job.

Misfortune

It was a terrible misfortune but we're trying to be positive.

Trivial

She writes about such trivial subjects.

Drown

Many people drowned when the boat overturned.

Tremendous

Suddenly there was a tremendous bang and the whole building shook.

Pitch

The night was as black as pitch.

Violent

There was a violent storm last night.

Anxious

He was a bit anxious about the safety of the machinery.

Despairing

She gave me a despairing look.

Unbearable

The pain was almost unbearable.

Vision

He had a clear vision of how he hoped the company would develop.

Grab

I grabbed my bag and ran to catch the train.

Rail

Several passengers were leaning against the ship's rail.

Shiver

Jake stood shivering in the cold air.

Afloat

Somehow we kept the ship afloat.

Vividly

I can vividly remember the day we met.

after-effect

I'm still not sure how long the after-effects will last.

Tornado

John survived a tornado in Mississippi.

Twister

Did you hear about the twister in Iowa last week?

Goods

The goods train thundered past the towns.

Howl

The howl of the wind was terrifying.

Shudder

The ground shuddered as the tornado swept through.

Trailer

The rain against the side of the trailer sounded like machine-gun fire.

Snap

A twig snapped under my feet.

Consciousness

David lost consciousness at 8 o'clock and only woke up a few hours later.

end up

He came round for a coffee and we ended up having a meal together.

concussion He was rushed into hospital with concussion.

concussion He was rushed into hospital with concussion.

Lung

Smoking can cause lung cancer.

Cracked

He escaped with a cracked rib and bruising.

Rib

I think I might have broken a rib when I fell off my horse this morning.

Shattered

The cup fell off the shelf and shattered on the floor.

Surgeon

The surgeons managed to save his life.

Sew

She sewed the two sides together.

Drizzle

The rain isn't too bad - it's only drizzling.

Lightning

I find storms with thunder and lightning really exciting.

dull ache

She had a dull ache in her back.

lightning bolt

There's not much left of the house after it was struck by a bolt of lightning.

Wound

A nurse cleaned and bandaged the wound.

Complex

It was a very complex relationship between two complex people.

Calculation

Diana looked at the bill and made some rapid calculations.

Skid

The car skidded as she turned onto the highway.

Emergency

Lifeguards are trained to deal with emergencies.

(be) unsuccessful

We have been unsuccessful in finding a new manager.

Discouraged

A lot of players get discouraged and quit.

Impossible

It's impossible to be accurate about these things.

Misunderstand

They misunderstood our instructions and went the wrong way.

Advantage

Younger workers tend to be at an advantage.

Disadvantage

The disadvantage of the material is that it fades in strong sunlight.

Misread

The doctor must have misread the notes.

Likely

Snow showers are likely tomorrow.

Unlikely

The weather is unlikely to improve over the next few days.

Impatient

He turned away with an impatient gesture.

Regular

Our regular opening hours are 10a.m. to 7p.m.

Irregular

They work irregular hours.

Incapable

He seemed incapable of understanding how she felt.

Heatstroke

Heatstroke often occurs when the body is unable to control its temperature.

Dizzy

I hate heights - they make me feel dizzy.

Tap

I went up and tapped on the window.

Eventually

He eventually escaped and made his way back to England.

flood back

Memories of my time in Paris flooded back.

Snack

Drinks and light snacks are served at the bar.

Organic

The shop sells organic food.

be allergic to

I'm allergic to feathers.

Diet

She doesn’t eat a very healthy diet.

Strict

He follows a strict vegetarian diet.

Vegetarian

Let's go to the new vegetarian restaurant.

Vitamin

Try to eat foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals.

well-balanced

He makes sure he has a well-balanced diet.

Salt

This might need some salt and pepper.

dairy-free

She's on a dairy-free diet at the moment.

Honey

Honey is a good natural sweetener.

Curry

She ordered chicken curry for lunch.

Rice

Serve the meat with plain boiled rice.

Chicken

We’re having roast chicken for dinner tonight.

can't stand

I can’t stand bad table manners.

Chilli

Some people can’t stand the taste of chilli.

Spice

I love food which has lots of spice in it.

Flavour

Which flavour do you want - chocolate or vanilla?

Addictive

Scientists say that chocolate can actually be addictive.

for the sake of

He moved to the the seaside for the sake of his health.