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E CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH ap Language Assessment 4 Part of the University of Cambridge ER TAE SECOND EDITION Complete First 35 CAMBRIDGE Qi) UNIVERSITY PRESS Word lists Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014 PHOTOCOPIABLE 1 Word list Unit 1 aggressive adjective (10) angry and violent towards another person aggressive behaviour bad-tempered adjective (10) describes a person who becomes angry and annoyed easily She’s very bad- tempered in the mornings. bring up phrasal verb (10) to care for a child until it is an adult, often giving them particular beliefs They brought us up to be very independent. business centre noun (15) a city or town or part of a city or town in which there is a lot of business and  nancial activity Singapore rivals Hong Kong as a regional business centre. compromise noun (11) when you agree to something which is not exactly what you want It is hoped that a compromise will be reached in today’s talks. concerned adjective (10) worried I’m a bit concerned about her health. counter-argument (11) noun an argument against another argument, idea or suggestion He put forward several counter-arguments to their proposal. critical adjective (10) saying that someone or something is bad or wrong He is very critical of the way I work. desperate adjective (10) needing or wanting something very much By two o’clock, I was desperate for something to eat. enthusiastic adjective (10) feeling energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and an eagerness to be involved in it The teacher was very enthusiastic about my project. hard-working adjective (10) doing a job seriously and with a lot of effort She’s a very hard-working student. impatient adjective (10) If you are impatient, you get angry with people who make mistakes or you hate waiting for things. I get very impatient with the children when they won’t do their homework. impolite adjective (10) rude I found his questions rather impolite. impressive adjective (15) If something is impressive, you admire or respect it, usually because it is special, important or very large. an impressive collection of modern paintings industrial adjective (15) connected with industry an industrial city intentionally adverb (10) in a way that is planned or intended I didn’t ignore her intentionally – I just didn’t recognise her. mature adjective (10) behaving well, like an adult She seems very mature for 13. organised adjective (10) describes a person who is able to plan things carefully and keep things tidy An of ce manager needs to be very organised. prioritise verb (10) to decide which of a group of things are the most important so that you can deal with them  rst You must learn to prioritise your work. reasonable adjective (10) fair and showing good judgment It’s not reasonable to expect people to work those hours. residential adjective (15) A residential area has only houses and not of ces or factories. This residential area is very popular with families because the streets are quiet. respect verb (10) to be polite to someone and show that you admire them I really respect my colleagues. responsible adjective (10) having good judgment and the ability to act correctly and make decisions on your own She’ll be  ne on her own – she’s very responsible. self-con dent adjective (10) feeling sure about yourself and your abilities You need to be self- con dent to be a manager. sensitive adjective (10) able to understand what people are feeling and behave in a way that does not upset them I like him because he’s kind and sensitive. survey verb (13) to ask people questions in order to  nd out about their opinions or behaviour Over 75% of the people surveyed were in favour of the new road. understanding adjective (10) showing sympathy for someone’s problems or acceptance of the way they behave Fortunately, my girlfriend is very understanding. unreliable adjective (10) not able to be trusted or depended on The trains were noisy, dirty and unreliable. urge verb (11) to strongly advise someone to do something Financial experts are urging caution. The numbers / track references in brackets indicate the fi rst occurrence of each word/phrase in the unit. Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014 PHOTOCOPIABLE 4 Word list Unit 4 protein noun (40) one of many substances found in food such as meat, cheese,  sh or eggs that is necessary for the body to grow and be strong Most of our protein comes from meat. rushed adjective (47) having to do things very quickly The staff were very rushed. satisfactory adjective (49) good enough We hope to  nd a satisfactory solution to the problem. satisfying adjective (47) making you feel pleased by providing what you need or want Clearing out the cupboards is such a satisfying job! shortage noun (42) when there is not enough of something food shortages source noun (42) where something comes from Oranges are a good source of vitamin C. stem cell noun (40) a cell, especially one taken from a person or animal at a very early stage of development, that can develop into any type of cell Stem cells are very important in biological research. supply noun (42) an amount of something that is ready to be used a supply of water welcoming adjective (47) friendly or making you feel welcome a welcoming smile well-balanced adjective (49) A well-balanced meal contains a healthy mixture of different types of food. a well-balanced menu airy noun (47) open to fresh air airy rooms attractive adjective (49) causing interest or pleasure We need to make the club attractive to young people. balanced adjective (42) A balanced meal contains a healthy mixture of different types of food. Chocolate and chips is not a balanced meal. cheerful adjective (49) describes a place or thing that is bright and pleasant and makes you feel happy The room was painted in cheerful colours. convenience food noun (42) food that can be prepared quickly and easily and is often already cooked We eat a lot of convenience food. edible adjective (41) safe to eat edible berries elaborate adjective (42) complicated or with a lot of details an elaborate design elegant adjective (49) stylish and attractive an elegant dining room exceptional adjective (49) very good and better than most other people or things an exceptional student exclusive adjective (42) expensive and only for people who are rich or of a high social class an exclusive private club  lling adjective (42) Food that is  lling makes you feel that you have had a lot to eat. a  lling meal genetically modi ed adjective (40) describes a plant or animal that has had some of its genes changed scienti cally genetically modi ed plants heavy meal phrase (42) a large, rich meal that makes you feel very full You shouldn’t swim after a heavy meal. informative adjective (47) giving a lot of useful facts a very informative book isolated adjective (41) not near to other places or people Living on the island meant that we were very isolated. light meal phrase (42) a small meal that does not make you feel very full We had a light meal at midday. nutrition noun (41) the food that you eat and the way that it affects your health Good nutrition is essential for growing children. organic adjective (41) not using chemicals when keeping animals or growing plants for food organic vegetables The numbers / track references in brackets indicate the fi rst occurrence of each word/phrase in the unit. Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014 PHOTOCOPIABLE 5 Word list Unit 5 pass noun (52) a successful mark in an exam I’m hoping for a pass in my exam. preference noun (58) when you like something or someone more than another person or thing We have white and brown bread. Do you have a preference? unprepared adjective (58) not made ready or prepared I was unprepared for what I found there. adjustment noun (58) the ability to become familiar with a new situation Moving to a new city meant a huge adjustment for me. admission noun (52) when someone is given permission to become a member of a club, university, etc. She’s applied for admission to law school. approval noun (58) of cial permission The project has now received approval from the government. assessment noun (58) when you make a judgment about the quality, size or value, etc. of something That’s a fair assessment of the situation. chaotic adjective (CD1 T16) in a state of chaos a chaotic situation confusion noun (58) when people do not understand what is happening or what they should do There seems to be some confusion about who is actually giving the talk. could do with phrase (CD1 T16) If you could do with something, that thing would help you if you could have it. I could do with some help on this project. expectation noun (CD1 T16) what you expect to happen or what you expect something to be like My expectations were a bit unrealistic. have it in for phrase (CD1 T16) to be determined to harm or criticise someone He really has it in for the younger students. host family noun (56) a family with whom a student stays, for example when they are studying abroad I’m living with a host family in Cambridge. impression noun (57) an idea or opinion of what is someone or something is like I had the impression he was angry about something. investigation noun (58) when of cials try to discover all the facts about something, especially a crime or an accident to carry out an investigation involvement noun (58) when someone or something is involved in an activity or event She had no involvement at all in the affair. job prospects noun (52) your chance of getting a job or getting a better job This course should help my job prospects. make it phrase (CD1 T16) to manage to go to or arrive at a place I’m afraid I can’t make it to the lesson this afternoon. The numbers / track references in brackets indicate the fi rst occurrence of each word/phrase in the unit. Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014 PHOTOCOPIABLE 6 Word list Unit 6 potential noun (64) someone’s or something’s ability to develop, achieve or succeed She showed great potential as an writer. shift noun (64) a period of time when someone works I’m on the night shift this week. skilled adjective (63) having the abilities needed to do an activity or job well a highly skilled photographer stare verb (64) to look at someone or something for a long time and not move your eyes Don’t stare at people like that, it’s rude. take pleasure in phrase (64) to  nd something enjoyable He takes pleasure in seeing his students succeed. uncompromising adjective (64) If people or their beliefs are uncompromising, they are  xed and do not change, even if someone tries to change them. an uncompromising attitude. wander verb (64) to walk somewhere without any de nite purpose We all wandered back to the hotel. well-paid adjective (64) If a job is well-paid, the person doing it earns a lot of money. She can afford expensive clothes because she has a well-paid job. under pressure phrase (66) If you do something under pressure, it is dif cult because there are problems or because you have a lot to do. He doesn’t work well under pressure. worthwhile adjective (63) useful and enjoyable, despite needing a lot of effort She considers teaching a worthwhile career. badly paid adjective (63) If a job is badly paid, the person doing it does not get much money. It was a badly paid job with long hours. brighten up phrasal verb (CD1 T20) to make something more attractive or enjoyable Some yellow paint will brighten up this room. climax noun (64) the most important or exciting point in a story or situation His act was the climax of the show. cool adjective (66) calm and not emotional She seemed cool and con dent. duty roster noun (64) a list of people’s names and the jobs they have to do She pinned the duty roster to the wall. fascinating adjective (63) extremely interesting a fascinating person/place forbidding adjective (64) unfriendly He had a forbidding expression. grab verb (64) to take hold of something or someone suddenly A mugger grabbed her handbag as she was walking across the park. improvise verb (64) to invent or make something at the time when it is needed without already having planned it I hadn’t prepared a speech, so I had to improvise. live up to expectations phrase (64) If something lives up to expectations, it is as good as you expected it to be. The hotel certainly lived up to expectations. lose your temper phrase (64) to become angry very quickly She lost her temper and shouted at the children. make full use of phrase (64) to use something as much as possible We made full use of the sports facilities. manual adjective (63) involving physical work rather than mental work unskilled manual labour more than you bargained for phrase (CD1 T20) more than you were expecting or prepared for The job was more than I bargained for. over the usual rate phrase (CD1 T20) If someone is paid over the usual rate, they get more than is usual for the job. She pays me over the ususal rate for babysitting. The numbers / track references in brackets indicate the fi rst occurrence of each word/phrase in the unit. Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014 PHOTOCOPIABLE 9 Word list Unit 9 opening gambit noun (CD2 T02) the  rst thing you say when you start a conversation I tried to think of a clever opening gambit. outgoing adjective (CD2 T02) (of a person) friendly and energetic and  nding it easy and enjoyable to be with others Sales reps need to be outgoing, because they are constantly meeting customers. overall adverb (97) considering everything or everyone Overall, I think the meeting went well. pager noun (96) a small device that you carry or wear, which moves or makes a noise to tell you that someone wants you to telephone them I always have my pager with me. point out phrasal verb (CD2 T03) to tell someone something, often because you believe they do not know it or have forgotten it I pointed out that Tom already had a lot of work to do. put up with phrasal verb (CD2 T02) to accept or continue to accept an unpleasant situation or experience I can’t put up with her rudeness any longer. recurring adjective (CD2 T03) experienced repeatedly a recurring dream row noun (CD2 T03) a noisy argument I heard my neighbours having a row. statistically adverb (CD2 T03) using information based on a study of the number of times that something happens or is present Statistically, young men are more likely to be attacked than young women. stimulate verb (CD2 T03) to make someone excited and interested about something The  lm was intended to stimulate and amuse. take for granted phrase (CD2 T02) If you take someone for granted, you do not realise or show that you are grateful for the things they do for you. My husband is starting to take me for granted. threatening adjective (CD2 T03) expressing a threat of something unpleasant or violent The situation soon became threatening. time well spent phrase (CD2 T02) a period of time in which you have done something useful The time it took to correct the essay was time well spent. tremble verb (CD2 T03) to shake slightly, usually because you are cold, frightened or very emotional She trembled as she stood up to address the hall. appropriate adjective (97) suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion appropriate to your age a variety of factors phrase (CD2 T03) many different things that in uence a situation A variety of factors in uence our choice of partner. breathless adjective (CD2 T03) not able to breathe easily, usually after doing something that needs a lot of effort We were breathless after the steep climb. complement verb (CD2 T02) to make something else seem better or more attractive when combining with it Strawberries and cream complement each other perfectly. consistent adjective (96) in agreement with other facts or with typical or previous behaviour, or having the same principles as something else What the witness said in court was not consistent with the statement he made to the police. count verb (CD2 T02) to have value or importance I’ve always believed that happiness counts more than money. devote your life to phrase (96) to spend all your life doing something She devoted her life to her family. dominating adjective (CD2 T02) A dominating person likes to be in charge of a situation and tries to control other people. He tends to be rather dominating. give and take phrase (CD2 T02) willingness to accept suggestions from another person and give up some of your own All marriages rely on a bit of give and take. go to extremes phrase (CD2 T02) to do something in the strongest way possible, in a way that most people think is unreasonable Just do a little bit of exercise – there’s no need to go to extremes. have little to do with phrase (97) to hardly be connected with something Our problems had little to do with his fame. have something in common phrase (99) to share interests, experiences or other characteristics with someone We don’t have much in common. immeasurably adverb (97) in a way that is so great that it cannot be measured The damage from the 1956 hurricane was immeasurably greater. irrational adjective (CD2 T03) not using reason or clear thinking It’s totally irrational, but I’m frightened of mice. irritable adjective (CD2 T03) becoming annoyed very easily She was irritable with the children. now you come to mention it phrase (CD2 T03) used when something someone says reminds you of a fact Now you come to mention it, he wasn’t at work today. The numbers / track references in brackets indicate the fi rst occurrence of each word/phrase in the unit. Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014 PHOTOCOPIABLE 10 Word list Unit 10 in stock phrase (114) available to be bought in a shop There are no more blue skirts in stock. kick up a fuss phrase (CD2 T07) (informal) to show a lot of anger, worry or excitement Mum kicked up a fuss about us being late home. masses plural noun (CD2 T07) (informal) a large number There were masses of people there. mismatched adjective (108) If things are mismatched, they are not similar and do not look good together. The furniture was old and mismatched. mold verb (108) (US); mould (Br) to change or in uence someone or something to mold the character of a child out of stock phrase (114) If goods are out of stock, the shop does not have them available to buy. We are out of stock in this item. outskirts noun (CD2 T07) the outer area of a city or town They live in/on the outskirts of Manchester. oversimplify verb (108) to describe or explain something in such a simple way that it is no longer correct or true Her article oversimpli ed the situation. purchase noun (108) something that you have bought I took my purchases home. verb (114) to buy She purchased her  rst house with the money she inherited. redesign verb (CD2 T07) to design something so that it looks different They have redesigned the seating area. the sales noun (114) an occasion when goods are sold at a lower price than usual the mid-season/end-of-season sales sidewalk noun (108) (US); pavement (Br) a path with a hard surface on one or both sides of a road, that people walk on Keep to the sidewalk, Rosie, there’s a good girl. spill out phrasal verb (108) to  ow or fall out of a container Her long hair was spilling out of her hat. sweat verb (108) to have salty liquid coming through your skin because you are hot, frightened or ill We were all sweating in the hot sunshine. tanned adjective (108) Tanned skin is brown from being in the sun. She stretched out her tanned legs. unavailable adjective (114) If something is unavailable, you cannot get it or use it. This information was previously unavailable to the public. wrinkled adjective (108) Wrinkled skin has small lines on it. his wrinkled face bargain noun (114) something on sale at a lower price than its true value This coat was half-price – a real bargain. awkward silence phrase (108) an uncomfortable pause in a conversation When I asked if he was married, there was an awkward silence. bitter adjective (108) describes a person who is angry and unhappy with their life I feel very bitter about my childhood and all that was denied me. brand noun (114) a type of product made by a particular company This isn’t my usual brand of deodorant. check out phrasal verb (108) to have the cost added up and pay for things you have bought in a shop I put a load of food in my trolley and checked out. competitive adjective (114) Competitive prices, services, etc. are as good as or better than other prices, services, etc. The store has very competitive prices. consumer noun (114) a person who buys goods or services for their own use The new telephone rates will affect all consumers, including businesses. counter noun (114) a long,  at, narrow surface or table in a shop, bank, restaurant, etc. at which people are served There was nobody behind/on the counter when I went into the bank. debit card noun (114) a small rectangular piece of plastic which allows you to make a payment or get money from a bank I don’t have any cash – can I pay with my debit card? do excellent/good, etc. business phrase (107) If a company does excellent/good, etc. business, it sells a lot of its products or services. We do excellent business in Japan. errand noun (108) a short journey either to take a message or to take or collect something I’ll meet you at six, I’ve got some errands to do/run  rst. gap-toothed adjective (108) having a noticeable space between two teeth a gap-toothed kid genuine adjective (108) If something is genuine, it is real and exactly what it appears to be. genuine leather grocery list noun (108) (US) a shopping list I lost my grocery list. head out phrasal verb (108) to begin a journey He headed out to meet his friends. hit the gym phrase (CD2 T07) (informal) to go to the gym After work, I usually hit the gym. The numbers / track references in brackets indicate the fi rst occurrence of each word/phrase in the unit. Complete First Second Edition by Guy Brook-Hart © Cambridge University Press 2014 PHOTOCOPIABLE 11 Word list Unit 11 neuroscience noun (120) the study of the structure and diseases of the brain and all the nerves in the body He wants to study neuroscience. occasional adjective (CD2 T13) not happening or done often or regularly I enjoy the occasional curry. on duty phrase (CD2 T15) at work, doing your job He was suspended from the force for sleeping while on duty. operating theatre noun (120) a room in which surgical operations are performed They took him down to the operating theatre. overlook verb (120) to fail to notice or consider something I think there is one key fact that you have overlooked. persist verb (CD2 T15) If an unpleasant feeling or situation persists, it continues to exist. If the pain persists, consult a doctor. practising adjective (120) actively involved in a job She’s a practising lawyer. put on weight phrase (118) If someone puts on weight, they become heavier. I’ve put on a lot of weight recently. supplementary adjective (120) extra The website includes some supplementary exercises. surgery noun (120) the treatment of injuries or diseases in people or animals by cutting open the body and removing or repairing the damaged part The patient had/underwent surgery on his heart. time-intensive adjective (120) using or needing a lot of time Learning a language is very time-intensive. treatment noun (118) the use of drugs, exercises, etc. to cure a person of an illness or injury free dental treatment unaware adjective (123) not understanding or realising something He was unaware that the police were watching him. uptight adjective (CD2 T15) worried or nervous and not able to relax She’s a bit uptight about her exams. ward noun (120) one of the parts or large rooms into which a hospital is divided, usually with beds for patients a geriatric/maternity/psychiatric ward anatomy noun (120) the scienti c study of the body and how its parts are arranged An understanding of human anatomy is important to a dancer. cell biology noun (120) the scienti c study of the natural processes of living things, focusing on the smallest basic units of a plant or animal a book about cell biology check-up noun (118) a medical examination to test your general state of health She goes to her doctor for regular check-ups. clinical adjective (120) connected with medical work or the treatment of ill people clinical tests/training dermatology noun (120) the scienti c study of the skin and its diseases He specialises in dermatology. disability noun (123) an illness, injury or condition that makes it dif cult for someone to do the things that other people do a physical/learning disability functioning adjective (120) If something is functioning, it is working as it should. The country does not yet have a functioning democracy. get over phrasal verb (118) to get better after an illness It took me weeks to get over the virus. high point noun (120) The high point of an event or period of time is the point at which the most enjoyable thing happens. His performance was the high point of the evening. inability noun (123) lack of ability to do something Inability to use a computer is a serious disadvantage when you are applying for jobs. informal adjective (123) not formal or of cial The two groups agreed to hold an informal meeting. inspire verb (120) to make someone feel that they want to do something and can do it His con dent leadership inspired his followers. investigate verb (120) to examine a problem, crime, statement, etc carefully The doctor investigated his symptoms. misdiagnose verb (120) to be wrong about the type of illness or medical condition a patient has Her cancer was misdiagnosed as stress. module noun (120) one of the units that together make a course of study We do a module on Shakespeare. neurology noun (120) the study of the structure and diseases of the brain and all the nerves in the body She works in the neurology department. The numbers / track references in brackets indicate the fi rst occurrence of each word/phrase in the unit.