Word Formation & Derivatives

brother-in-law B2

/ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɔ/ The brother of your husband or wife, or the husband of your sister M S

so-called B2

/ˈsoʊˌkɔld/ Called by this name, though the speaker doubts it is true or deserved. M S

sister-in-law B2

/ˈsɪs.tɚ.ɪn.lɔ/ the sister of your husband or wife, or your brother's wife M S

son-in-law B2

/ˈsʌnɪnˌlɔː/ The husband of your daughter. M S

X-ray B2

/ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/ A photograph of the inside of the body, made using invisible rays that pass through it. M S

mother-in-law B2

/ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɑː/ The mother of your husband or wife. M S

father-in-law B2

/ˈfɑːðəɹɪnˌlɔː/ The father of your husband or wife. M S

cozy B2

/ˈkoʊzi/ Warm, comfortable, and pleasant, especially in a small space. M S

grown-up B2

/ˈgroʊˌnəp/ An adult, especially as spoken about by or to children. M S

daughter-in-law B2

/ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)ɪnˌlɔː/ The wife of your son. M S

long-term B2

/ˈlɔŋˈtɝːm/ Continuing or having effects over a long period of time. M S

last-minute B2

/ˌlæˈsmɪnət/ Done or happening at the latest possible time before an event. M S

long-distance B2

/ˌlɔŋˈdiːstəns/ Covering or travelling over a great distance. M S

high-tech B2

/haɪ tɛk/ Using or involving the most advanced and modern technology. M S

short-term B2

/ˌʃɔrtˈtɝːm/ Lasting for or relating to a short period of time. M S

self-confidence B2

/ˌsɛlfˈkɑːnfədəns/ belief and trust in your own abilities M S

bad-tempered B2

Easily annoyed or angered; often in a bad mood. M S

well-built B2

Having a strong, muscular body. M S

non-smoking B2

/nɑːnˈsmoʊkɪŋ/ Where smoking is not allowed. M S

semi-final B2

One of the two matches before the final, deciding which players or teams reach the final. M S

well-paid B2

Earning or providing a good amount of money. M S

self-confident B2

/ˌsɛlfˈkɑːnfədənt/ sure of your own abilities and worth M S

well-balanced B2

Made up of parts in good, healthy proportions. M S

carbon dioxide B2

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carbon footprint B2

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carbon monoxide B2

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climate change B2

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de facto B2

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debit card B2

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environmentally friendly B2

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exclamation mark B2

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fed up B2

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fire brigade B2

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first language B2

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first person B2

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global warming B2

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hard drive B2

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health care B2

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human rights B2

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inverted commas B2

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junk food B2

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last minute B2

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martial art B2

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native speaker B2

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owing to B2

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point of view B2

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polar bear B2

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prime minister B2

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real estate B2

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rush hour B2

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second person B2

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steering wheel B2

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stock market B2

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third person B2

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upside down B2

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virtual reality B2

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well-organized B2

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