front 1 Fellow (adj) /ˈfel.oʊ/ | back 1 used to refer to someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same situation as you: Ex: She introduced me to some of her fellow students. |
front 2 Fellow (n) /ˈfel.oʊ/ | back 2 fellow noun [C] (MAN) a man, used especially in the past by people in a higher social class: He seemed like a decent fellow. fellow noun [C] (MEMBER) a member of a group of teachers of high rank at a particular college or university or of particular academic societies: Georgia's a fellow of Clare College, Cambridge. |
front 3 Decent (adj) /ˈdiː.sənt/ | back 3 socially acceptable or good: I thought he was a decent person. It was very decent (= kind) of you to help. |
front 4 Daze (n) /deɪz/ | back 4 in a daze unable to think clearly: She was wandering around in a daze this morning. |
front 5 Attribute (n) /ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt/ | back 5 a quality or characteristic that someone or something has: Organizational ability is an essential attribute for a good manager. |
front 6 Tragic (adj) /ˈtrædʒ.ɪk/ | back 6 very sad, often involving death and suffering: His friends were deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic news of his death. |
front 7 Bound (adj) /baʊnd/ | back 7 bound adjective (CERTAIN) certain or extremely likely to happen: You're bound to feel nervous about your interview. bound adjective (FORCED) having a moral or legal duty to do something: The company is bound by a special agreement to involve the union in important decisions. bound adjective (FASTENED) tied with rope, cord, string, etc.: They left Jack, bound hand and foot, and guarded by one man. bound adjective (DIRECTION) going to: She was on a plane bound for Moscow when she got sick. |
front 8 size something/someone up | back 8 to examine something or someone carefully and decide what you think about it, him, or her: The two cats walked in circles around each other, sizing each other up. |
front 9 declared (adj) /dɪˈklerd/ | back 9 A declared fact is one that someone has publicly said or admitted: He is a declared supporter of the plan. |
front 10 devastating (adj) /ˈdev.ə.steɪ.t̬ɪŋ/ | back 10 devastating adjective (VERY HARMFUL) causing a lot of damage or destruction: If the bomb had exploded in the main shopping area, it would have been devastating. devastating adjective (STRONG EFFECT) making someone very shocked and upset: devastating news |
front 11 Emerge (v) /ɪˈmɝːdʒ/ | back 11 emerge verb [I] (APPEAR) to appear by coming out of something or out from behind something: She emerged from the sea, blue with cold. emerge verb [I] (BECOME KNOWN) to become known, especially as a result of examining something or asking questions about it: The facts behind the scandal are sure to emerge eventually. |
front 12 the fruit/fruits of something | back 12 fruit noun (RESULT) the pleasant or successful result of work or actions: This book is the fruit of 15 years' research. |
front 13 hazard (n) /ˈhæz.ɚd/ | back 13 something that is dangerous and likely to cause damage: The busy traffic entrance was a hazard to pedestrians. |
front 14 Spook (n) /spuːk/ | back 14 spook noun [C] (SPIRIT) Ghost The film was dreadful - all spooks and vampires. spook noun [C] (PERSON) a spy |
front 15 Spook (v) /spuːk/ | back 15 spook verb [T] (FRIGHTEN) to frighten a person or animal: That car wreck spooked me badly. |
front 16 blabber (v) /ˈblæb.ɚ/ | back 16 to talk a lot, especially in a way people find annoying or embarrassing: He's always blabbering on about computers. |
front 17 Burst (v) /bɝːst/ | back 17 to break open or apart suddenly, or to make something do this: I hate it when balloons burst. to feel a strong emotion, or strong wish to do something: I knew they were bursting with curiosity but I said nothing. |
front 18 burst into flames | back 18 to suddenly burn strongly, producing a lot of flames: Smoke started pouring out from underneath, then the truck burst into flames. |
front 19 burst (n) | back 19 burst noun [C] (BREAK) the act of breaking open so that what is inside comes out: a burst in the water pipe burst noun [C] (INCREASE) a sudden increase in something, especially for a short period: a burst of speed/applause/laughter |
front 20 let the cat out of the bag | back 20 to allow a secret to be known, usually without intending to: I was trying to keep the party a secret, but Mel went and let the cat out of the bag. |