a competition between people, animals, vehicles, etc. to see which one is the faster or fastestvolume_up

a boat/horse racevolume_up

to compete against somebody/something to see who can go faster or the fastest, do something first, etc.; to take part in a race or racesvolume_up

They raced to a thrilling victory in the relay.volume_up

the sport of racing horsesvolume_up

He used to watch the racing on TV in the afternoons.volume_up

the activity of broadcasting programmes for people to listen to; the programmes that are broadcastvolume_up

The play was written specially for radio.volume_up

a track with rails on which trains runvolume_up

The railway is still under construction.volume_up

water that falls from the sky in separate dropsvolume_up

There will be rain in all parts tomorrow.volume_up

when it rains, water falls from the sky in dropsvolume_up

Is it raining?volume_up

to lift or move something to a higher levelvolume_up

She raised the gun and fired.volume_up

a variety of things of a particular typevolume_up

The hotel offers a wide range of facilities.volume_up

to vary between two particular amounts, sizes, etc., including others between themvolume_up

Accommodation ranges from tourist class to luxury hotels.volume_up

the position, especially a high position, that somebody has in a particular organization, society, etc.volume_up

She was not used to mixing with people of high social rank.volume_up

to give somebody/something a particular position on a scale according to quality, importance, success, etc.; to have a position of this kindvolume_up

In most Australian elections, electors are required to rank all candidates.volume_up

happening quickly or in a short period of timevolume_up

rapid change/expansion/growth/developmentvolume_up

very quickly; at a great ratevolume_up

to increase/spread/expand rapidlyvolume_up

not done, seen, happening, etc. very oftenvolume_up

a rare disease/occurrence/eventvolume_up

not very oftenvolume_up

She is rarely seen in public nowadays.volume_up

a measurement of the speed at which something happensvolume_up

Figures published today show another fall in the rate of inflation.volume_up

to have or think that somebody/something has a particular level of quality, value, etc.volume_up

The university is highly rated for its research.volume_up

used to mean ‘fairly’ or ‘to some degree’, often when you are disappointed, surprised or expressing slight criticismvolume_up

rather odd/strange/unusualvolume_up

not cookedvolume_up

raw meatvolume_up

the distance over which you can stretch your arms to touch something; the distance over which a particular object can be used to touch something elsevolume_up

The shot was well beyond the reach of the goalkeeper.volume_up

to arrive at the place that you have been travelling tovolume_up

They didn't reach the border until after dark.volume_up

to change or behave in a particular way as a result of or in response to somethingvolume_up

I nudged her but she didn't react.volume_up

what you do, say or think as a result of something that has happenedvolume_up

to provoke/cause/get a reactionvolume_up

to look at and understand the meaning of written or printed words or symbolsvolume_up

She's still learning to read.volume_up

a person who reads, especially one who reads a lot or in a particular wayvolume_up

an avid reader of science fictionvolume_up

the activity of somebody who readsvolume_up

My hobbies include reading and painting.volume_up

fully prepared for what you are going to do and able to start it immediatelyvolume_up

Just a minute—I'm almost ready.volume_up

actually existing or happening and not imagined or pretendedvolume_up

a real danger/risk/threat/concernvolume_up

accepting in a sensible way what it is actually possible to do or achieve in a particular situationvolume_up

a realistic assessment/approach/viewvolume_up

the true situation and the problems that actually exist in life, in contrast to how you would like life to bevolume_up

She refuses to face reality.volume_up

to understand or become aware of a particular fact or situationvolume_up

I didn’t realize (that) you were so unhappy.volume_up

used to emphasize an adjective or adverbvolume_up

That's a really good idea.volume_up

a cause or an explanation for something that has happened or that somebody has donevolume_up

He said no but he didn't give a reason.volume_up

fair, practical, and sensiblevolume_up

It is reasonable to assume that he knew beforehand that this would happen.volume_up

to remember somethingvolume_up

She could not recall his name.volume_up

a piece of paper or an electronic document that shows that goods or services have been paid forvolume_up

Can I have a receipt, please?volume_up

to get or accept something that is sent or given to youvolume_up

receive somethingvolume_up

that happened or began only a short time agovolume_up

a recent study/report/surveyvolume_up

not long agovolume_up

a recently published bookvolume_up

the area inside the entrance of a hotel, an office building, etc. where guests or visitors go first when they arrivevolume_up

Please report to reception on arrival.volume_up

a set of instructions that tells you how to cook something and the ingredients (= items of food) you need for itvolume_up

a recipe for chicken soupvolume_up

to know who somebody is or what something is when you see or hear them or it, because you have seen or heard them or it beforevolume_up

I recognized him as soon as he came in the room.volume_up

to tell somebody that something is good or useful, or that somebody would be suitable for a particular job, etc.volume_up

The hotel's new restaurant comes highly recommended (= a lot of people have praised it).volume_up

an official suggestion about the best thing to dovolume_up

to accept/reject a recommendationvolume_up

a written account of something that is kept so that it can be looked at and used in the futurevolume_up

You should keep a record of your expenses.volume_up

to keep a permanent account of facts or events by writing them down, filming them, storing them in a computer, etc.volume_up

Her childhood is recorded in the diaries of those years.volume_up

sound or pictures that have been recorded on computer files or on CD, DVD, video, etc.volume_up

an audio recordingvolume_up

to get well again after being ill, hurt, etc.volume_up

He's still recovering from his operation.volume_up

to treat things that have already been used so that they can be used againvolume_up

to recycle waste/rubbishvolume_up

having the colour of blood or firevolume_up

bright/light/dark red lipstickvolume_up

the colour of blood or firevolume_up

She often wears red.volume_up

to make something less or smaller in size, quantity, price, etc.; to become less or smaller in size, quantity, etc.volume_up

Reduce speed now (= on a sign).volume_up

an act of making something less or smaller; the state of being made less or smallervolume_up

Some staff received wage rises, while others experienced a reduction.volume_up

to send somebody/something to somebody/something for help, advice or a decisionvolume_up

My doctor referred me to a specialist.volume_up

a thing you say or write that mentions somebody/something else; the act of mentioning somebody/somethingvolume_up

She made no reference to her illness but only to her future plans.volume_up

to show the image of somebody/something on the surface of something such as a mirror, water or glassvolume_up

His face was reflected in the mirror.volume_up

to say or show that you will not do something that somebody has asked you to dovolume_up

Go on, ask her; she can hardly refuse.volume_up

attention to or thought and care for somebody/somethingvolume_up

to have scant/little/no regard for somebody/somethingvolume_up

to think about somebody/something in a particular wayvolume_up

They regarded people outside their own town with suspicion.volume_up

a large area of land, usually without exact limits or bordersvolume_up

mountainous/coastal regionsvolume_up

of or relating to a regionvolume_up

services available at a local and regional levelvolume_up

an official list or record of names, items, etc.; a book that contains such a listvolume_up

The bride and groom signed the register.volume_up

to record your/somebody’s/something’s name on an official listvolume_up

You can also register online.volume_up

a sad feeling because of something that has happened or something that you have done or not donevolume_up

a feeling/pang/twinge of regretvolume_up

to feel sorry about something you have done or about something that you have not been able to dovolume_up

If you don't do it now, you'll only regret it.volume_up

following a pattern, especially with the same time or space in between each thing and the nextvolume_up

regular breathingvolume_up

at regular intervals or timesvolume_up

We meet regularly to discuss the progress of the project.volume_up

an official rule made by a government or some other authorityvolume_up

too many rules and regulationsvolume_up

to refuse to accept or consider somethingvolume_up

to reject an argument/a hypothesis/a notion/a planvolume_up

show or make a connection between two or more thingsvolume_up

I found it difficult to relate the two ideas in my mind.volume_up

connected with something/somebody in some wayvolume_up

The amount of protein you need is directly related to your lifestyle.volume_up

the way in which two people, groups or countries behave towards each other or deal with each othervolume_up

diplomatic/international/foreign relationsvolume_up

the way in which two people, groups or countries behave towards each other or deal with each othervolume_up

a personal/working relationshipvolume_up

considered and judged by being compared with something elsevolume_up

You must consider the relative merits of the two plans.volume_up

a person who is in the same family as somebody elsevolume_up

a close/distant relativevolume_up

to a fairly large degree, especially in comparison to something elsevolume_up

relatively large/small/high/lowvolume_up

to rest while you are doing something that you enjoy, especially after work or effortvolume_up

Just relax and enjoy the movie.volume_up

calm and not anxious or worriedvolume_up

He appeared relaxed and confident before the match.volume_up

helping you to rest and become less anxiousvolume_up

a relaxing evening with friendsvolume_up

the act of setting a person or an animal free; the state of being set freevolume_up

The government has been working to secure the release of the hostages.volume_up

to let somebody come out of a place where they have been kept or stuck and unable to leave or movevolume_up

to release a prisonervolume_up

closely connected with the subject you are discussing or the situation you are involume_up

relevant information/facts/documents/factorsvolume_up

that can be trusted to do something well; that you can rely onvolume_up

We are looking for someone who is reliable and hard-working.volume_up

the feeling of happiness that you have when something unpleasant stops or does not happenvolume_up

I felt a huge sense of relief when I heard they were all OK.volume_up

the belief in the existence of a god or gods, and the activities that are connected with the worship of them, or in the teachings of a spiritual leadervolume_up

Is there always a conflict between science and religion?volume_up

connected with religion or with a particular religionvolume_up

religious beliefs/convictions/faithvolume_up

to continue to be something; to be still in the same state or conditionvolume_up

remain + adj., to remain silentvolume_up

something that you say or write which expresses an opinion, a thought, etc. about somebody/somethingvolume_up

to make a remarkvolume_up

to say or write a comment about something/somebodyvolume_up

Sport, George Orwell once remarked, is like war.volume_up

to have or keep an image in your memory of an event, a person, a place, etc. from the pastvolume_up

This is Carla. Do you remember her?volume_up

to help somebody remember something, especially something important that they must dovolume_up

I've forgotten your name. Can you remind me?volume_up

far away from places where other people livevolume_up

a remote village/island/location/regionvolume_up

to take somebody/something away from a placevolume_up

Illegally parked vehicles will be removed.volume_up

an amount of money that you regularly pay so that you can use a house, room, etc.volume_up

I earn just about enough to pay the rent.volume_up

to regularly pay money to somebody so that you can use something that they own, such as a house, a room, some land, etc.volume_up

Are you looking to buy or rent?volume_up

an act of repairing somethingvolume_up

They agreed to pay the costs of any repairs.volume_up

to fix something that is broken, damaged or tornvolume_up

to repair a car/televisionvolume_up

an event that is very similar to something that happened beforevolume_up

She didn't want a repeat performance of what had happened the night before.volume_up

to say or write something again or more than oncevolume_up

to repeat a question/a claim/an assertion/a warningvolume_up

happening, said or done many timesvolume_up

repeated absences from workvolume_up

to be used instead of somebody/something else; to do something instead of somebody/something elsevolume_up

The new design will eventually replace all existing models.volume_up

an act of replying to something/somebody in speech, writing or by some actionvolume_up

I asked her what her name was but she made no reply.volume_up

to say or write something as an answer to somebody/somethingvolume_up

She didn't even bother to reply.volume_up

a written or spoken account of an event, especially one that is published or broadcastvolume_up

Are these news reports true?volume_up

to give people information about something that you have heard, seen, done, etc.volume_up

The crash happened seconds after the pilot reported engine trouble.volume_up

a person who collects and reports news for newspapers, radio or televisionvolume_up

He leaked the story to a news reporter.volume_up

to be a member of a group of people and act or speak for them at an event, a meeting, etc.volume_up

The competition attracted over 500 contestants representing eight different countries.volume_up

typical of a particular group of people; that is a typical example of somethingvolume_up

Is a questionnaire answered by 500 people truly representative of the population as a whole?volume_up

a person who has been chosen to speak or vote for somebody else or for a group of people, or to take the place of somebody elsevolume_up

Our elected representatives in government should be doing something about this.volume_up

the opinion that people have about what somebody/something is like, based on what has happened in the pastvolume_up

to have a good/bad reputationvolume_up

the action of asking for something formally and politely; a thing that you formally ask forvolume_up

a request for informationvolume_up

to ask for something or ask somebody to do something in a polite or formal wayvolume_up

She requested permission to film at the White House.volume_up

to need something; to depend on somebody/somethingvolume_up

These pets require a lot of care and attention.volume_up

something that you need or wantvolume_up

the basic requirements of lifevolume_up

the act of saving somebody/something from a dangerous or difficult situation; the fact of being savedvolume_up

We had given up hope of rescue.volume_up

to save somebody/something from a dangerous or harmful situationvolume_up

The coastguard rescued six people from the sinking boat.volume_up

a careful study of a subject, especially in order to discover new facts or information about itvolume_up

scientific/medical/academic researchvolume_up

to study something carefully and try to discover new facts about itvolume_up

research (something), to research a topic/subjectvolume_up

a person who studies something carefully and tries to discover new facts about itvolume_up

European researchers say olive oil could help prevent cancer.volume_up

an arrangement for a seat on a plane or train, a room in a hotel, etc. to be kept for youvolume_up

I'll call the restaurant and make a reservation.volume_up

a supply of something that is available to be used in the future or when it is neededvolume_up

cash/foreign currency reservesvolume_up

to ask for a seat, table, room, etc. to be available for you or somebody else at a future timevolume_up

I'd like to reserve a table for three for eight o'clock.volume_up

living in a particular placevolume_up

the town’s resident population (= not tourists or visitors)volume_up

a person who lives in a particular place or who has their home therevolume_up

a resident of the United Statesvolume_up

to refuse to accept something and try to stop it from happeningvolume_up

They are determined to resist pressure to change the law.volume_up

to find an acceptable solution to a problem or difficultyvolume_up

to resolve an issue/a dispute/a conflict/a crisisvolume_up

a place where a lot of people go on holidayvolume_up

seaside/mountain resortsvolume_up

a supply of something that a country, an organization or a person has and can use, especially to increase their wealthvolume_up

the exploitation of minerals and other natural resourcesvolume_up

a strong feeling of approval of somebody/something because of their good qualities or achievementsvolume_up

I have the utmost respect for her and her work.volume_up

to have a very good opinion of somebody/something; to admire somebody/somethingvolume_up

I respect Jack's opinion on most subjects.volume_up

to give a spoken or written answer to somebody/somethingvolume_up

I asked him his name, but he didn't respond.volume_up

a spoken or written answervolume_up

She made no response.volume_up

a duty to deal with or take care of somebody/something, so that you may be blamed if something goes wrongvolume_up

to be in a position of responsibilityvolume_up

having the job or duty of doing something or taking care of somebody/something, so that you may be blamed if something goes wrongvolume_up

Mike is responsible for designing the entire project.volume_up

the part of something that remainsvolume_up

Take what you want and throw the rest away.volume_up

to relax, sleep or do nothing after a period of activity or illness; to not use a part of your body for some timevolume_up

The doctor told me to rest.volume_up

a place where you can buy and eat a mealvolume_up

We're going to try this Italian restaurant that just opened.volume_up

a thing that is caused or produced because of something elsevolume_up

And did your intervention produce the desired result?volume_up

to make something happenvolume_up

A heavy frost could result in loss of the crop.volume_up

to keep something; to continue to have somethingvolume_up

to retain your independencevolume_up

to leave your job and stop working, especially because you have reached a particular age or because you are ill; to tell somebody they must stop doing their jobvolume_up

He is retiring next year after 30 years with the company.volume_up

having retired from workvolume_up

a retired doctor/teacher/officer/generalvolume_up

the action of arriving in or coming back to a place that you were in beforevolume_up

A week had passed since their return to Geneva.volume_up

to come or go back from one place to anothervolume_up

I waited a long time for him to return.volume_up

to make something known to somebodyvolume_up

to reveal a secretvolume_up

a report in a newspaper or magazine, or on the internet, television or radio, in which somebody gives their opinion of a book, play, film, product, etc.; the act of writing this kind of reportvolume_up

a book reviewvolume_up

to write a report of a book, play, film, product, etc. in which you give your opinion of itvolume_up

Please rate and review your purchase on our website.volume_up

to change your opinions or plans, for example because of something you have learnedvolume_up

I can see I will have to revise my opinions of his abilities now.volume_up

an attempt, by a large number of people, to change the government of a country, especially by violent actionvolume_up

a socialist revolutionvolume_up

a thing that you are given because you have done something good, worked hard, etc.volume_up

a financial rewardvolume_up

to give something to somebody because they have done something good, worked hard, etc.volume_up

She was rewarded for her efforts with a cash bonus.volume_up

a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds or movementsvolume_up

to dance to the rhythm of the musicvolume_up

short, narrow white or brown grain grown on wet land in hot countries as food; the plant that produces this grainvolume_up

a grain of ricevolume_up

having a lot of money or propertyvolume_up

She's one of the richest women in the world.volume_up

to be free of somebody/something that has been annoying you or that you do not wantvolume_up

She wanted to be rid of her parents and their authority.volume_up

a short journey in a vehicle, on a bicycle, etc.volume_up

a train ride through beautiful countrysidevolume_up

to sit on an animal, especially a horse, and control it as it movesvolume_up

I learnt to ride as a child.volume_up

true or correct as a factvolume_up

Did you get the answer right?volume_up

on or to the right sidevolume_up

Turn right at the end of the street.volume_up

the right side or directionvolume_up

Take the first street on the right.volume_up

a piece of jewellery that you wear on your finger, consisting of a round band of gold, silver, etc., sometimes decorated with precious stonesvolume_up

a gold ringvolume_up

to surround somebody/somethingvolume_up

Thousands of demonstrators ringed the building.volume_up

an increase in an amount, a number or a levelvolume_up

The industry is feeling the effects of recent price rises.volume_up

to come or go upwards; to reach a higher level or positionvolume_up

The curtain rose to reveal an empty stage.volume_up

the possibility of something bad happening at some time in the future; a situation that could be dangerous or have a bad resultvolume_up

The health risks are very low.volume_up

to put something valuable or important in a dangerous situation, in which it could be lost or damagedvolume_up

He risked his life to save her.volume_up

a natural flow of water that continues in a long line across land to the seavolume_up

Eventually we came to the mouth of the River Thames.volume_up

a hard surface built for vehicles to travel onvolume_up

a main/major/minor roadvolume_up

a machine that can perform a complicated series of tasks by itselfvolume_up

These cars are built by robots.volume_up

the hard solid material that forms part of the surface of the earth and some other planetsvolume_up

They drilled through several layers of rock to reach the oil.volume_up

to move gently backwards and forwards or from side to side; to make somebody/something move in this wayvolume_up

The boat rocked from side to side in the waves.volume_up

an actor’s part in a play, film, etc.volume_up

She has landed the lead role (= the most important one) in a new play.volume_up

a small loaf of bread for one personvolume_up

Soup and a roll: £3.50volume_up

to turn over and over and move in a particular direction; to make a round object do thisvolume_up

The ball rolled down the hill.volume_up

connected with or about love or a sexual relationshipvolume_up

a romantic candlelit dinnervolume_up

the structure that covers or forms the top of a building or vehiclevolume_up

a flat/sloping/pitched roofvolume_up

a part of a building that has its own walls, floor and ceiling and is usually used for a particular purposevolume_up

I heard him enter the room.volume_up

the part of a plant that grows under the ground and takes in water and minerals that it sends to the rest of the plantvolume_up

deep spreading rootsvolume_up

very strong thick string made by twisting thinner strings, wires, etc. togethervolume_up

The rope broke and she fell 50 metres onto the rocks.volume_up

having a surface that is not even or regularvolume_up

rough groundvolume_up

having a shape like a circle or a ballvolume_up

a round platevolume_up

moving in a circlevolume_up

Everybody joins hands and dances round.volume_up

a stage in a competition or sports eventvolume_up

the qualifying rounds of the National Championshipsvolume_up

in a circlevolume_up

the first woman to sail round the worldvolume_up

a way that you follow to get from one place to anothervolume_up

Which is the best route to take?volume_up

done or happening as a normal part of a particular job, situation or processvolume_up

routine enquiries/questions/tests/screeningvolume_up

the normal order and way in which you regularly do thingsvolume_up

to settle/get/fall into a routinevolume_up

connected with or belonging to the king or queen of a countryvolume_up

the royal familyvolume_up

to move your hand, a cloth, etc., backwards and forwards over a surface while pressing itvolume_up

He sat up on the hard bunk and rubbed his eyes.volume_up

made of rubbervolume_up

a rubber ballvolume_up

a strong substance that can be stretched and does not allow liquids to pass through it, used for making tyres, boots, etc. It is made from the liquid (= sap) inside a tropical plant or is produced using chemicals.volume_up

a ball made of rubbervolume_up

things that you throw away because you no longer want or need themvolume_up

a rubbish bag/binvolume_up

having or showing a lack of respect for other people and their feelingsvolume_up

a rude comment/remarkvolume_up

a game played by two teams of 13 or 15 players, using an oval ball which may be kicked or carried. Teams try to put the ball over the other team’s line.volume_up

to play a game of rugbyvolume_up

a statement of what may, must or must not be done in a particular situation or when playing a gamevolume_up

She laid down strict rules for her tenants, including prompt payment of rent.volume_up

to control and have authority over a country, a group of people, etc.volume_up

King John ruled England.volume_up

an act of running; a period of time spent running or the distance that somebody runsvolume_up

I go for a run every morning.volume_up

to move using your legs, going faster than when you walkvolume_up

Can you run as fast as Mike?volume_up

a person or an animal that runs, especially one taking part in a racevolume_up

a long-distance/cross-country/marathon runnervolume_up

the action or sport of runningvolume_up

to go runningvolume_up

connected with or like the countrysidevolume_up

rural areasvolume_up

a sudden strong movement or actionvolume_up

Shoppers made a rush for the exits.volume_up

to move or to do something with great speed, often too fastvolume_up

We've got plenty of time; there's no need to rush.volume_up