Word Formation & Derivatives

connection B1

/kəˈnɛkʃ(ə)n/ A relationship or link between things or events. M S

defense B1

/ˈdiːˌfɛns/ The act of protecting someone or something from attack or harm. M S

march B1

/mɑɹt͡ʃ/ An organized walk by many people to protest or support something. M S

old-fashioned B1

/oʊldˈfæʃənd/ No longer modern; out of date. M S

brand-new B1

/ˈbrændˌnuː/ Completely new and never used before. M S

inquiry B1

/ɪnˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹi/ A question or request for information. M S

part-time B1

/ˈpɑːrtˈtaɪm/ Working or done for only part of the usual hours. M S

full-time B1

/ˌfʊl ˈtaɪm/ For the whole of the normal working hours. M S

face-to-face B1

/ˈfeɪstuːˈfeɪs/ Done with people in each other's presence, not at a distance. M S

middle-aged B1

/ˌmɪdl̩ˈeɪd͡ʒd/ Being roughly between 45 and 65 years old; neither young nor old. M S

adviser B1

/ædˈvaɪ.zɚ/ An expert who gives advice, especially as part of their job. M S

hard-working B1

/ˌhɑːrˈdwɝːkɪŋ/ Putting a lot of effort and energy into work. M S

second-hand B1

already owned or used by someone else; not new M S

next-door B1

Located in the building or room immediately next to yours. M S

check-in counter B1

The act of reporting your arrival at an airport or hotel, often at a special desk. M S

well-dressed B1

Wearing attractive, fashionable, or smart clothes. M S

up-to-date B1

/ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/ Including the latest information or features; current. M S

hand-held B1

/ˈhændˌhɛld/ Small and light enough to be used while you hold it in your hands. M S

out-of-date B1

No longer current, modern, or useful. M S

duty-free B1

Not requiring payment of import tax, especially when bought at an airport or border. M S

self-service B1

/sɛlfˈsɜɹ.vɪs/ describing a place where customers serve themselves instead of being served M S

film-maker B1

A person who makes films or movies. M S

CD-ROM B1

/siː.diːˈɹɒm/ A CD that holds computer data which can be read but not changed. M S

modal verb B1

/ˈmoʊdəl/ A helping verb such as 'can', 'must', or 'will' that shows ability, possibility, permission, or obligation. M S

according to B1

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air conditioning B1

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air force B1

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bank account B1

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because of B1

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central heating B1

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chat show B1

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check-in desk B1

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chest of drawers B1

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chewing gum B1

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common sense B1

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definite article B1

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disc jockey B1

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exchange rate B1

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extreme sports B1

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face to face B1

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fire station B1

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first floor B1

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first lady B1

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first-floor B1

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frying pan B1

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full stop B1

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ground floor B1

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heart attack B1

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ice hockey B1

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ice skating B1

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identity card B1

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indefinite article B1

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instead of B1

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message board B1

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mixing bowl B1

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navy blue B1

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next door B1

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ought to B1

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phrasal verb B1

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pocket money B1

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primary school B1

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public transport B1

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question mark B1

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remote control B1

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science fiction B1

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secondary school B1

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soap opera B1

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social networking B1

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traffic jam B1

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travel agent B1

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used to B1

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vice president B1

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video clip B1

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weather forecast B1

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