Unit 1

Word

Definition

Example

access

the way you use to enter a building or reach a place

Access to the restrooms is through the foyer.

admire

to respect or like someone or something very much.

I really admire people who stay calm under pressure.

advise

to tell someone what you think they should do.

My teacher advised me to study a little every day.

believe

to think that something is true.

Do you believe in ghosts?

fashion

the popular style of clothes, hair, or behavior at a particular time.

Fashion changes every season.

horror

a strong feeling of fear or shock.

The horror movie was too scary for me.

identify

to recognize or name someone or something.

Can you identify the person in this photo?

permit

to allow something to happen.

The school doesn't permit students to use phones in class.

reason

the cause or explanation for something.

There's a good reason why she didn't come to the meeting.

reverse

(v) to go backward; (n) the opposite direction or situation.

The situation was the reverse of what we expected.

sense

(v) to feel or notice something; (n) a natural ability, like sight or hearing.

I sensed something was wrong when he didn't call.

terror

great fear or extreme fright.

People ran away in terror when they heard the explosion.

come to an agreement

to reach the same opinion or decision as someone else.

My parents and I came to an agreement about my internet use.

come to a/the decision

to finally decide something after thinking.

I've come to a decision. I want to be a vlogger.

do (sb's) best

to try as hard as possible to do something.

I know maths isn't your favourite subject, but do your best.

do (sb) a favour

to help someone or do something kind for them.

Could you do me a favour and take notes for me in tomorrow's lesson? I can't be there.

make progress

to improve or move forward toward a goal.

We haven't finished the project yet, but we're definitely making progress.

take (sb's) advice

to do what someone suggests or recommends.

Take my advice and spend less time on your computer.

take (sb's) point

to understand or agree with someone's opinion.

Yes, I take your point about how important it is to exercise but I'm lazy!

fix

a solution or repair for a problem.

Is there a college course on how to fix broken laptops and mobile phones?

gadget

a small tool or device that does a special job.

Rex's new tablet is his favourite gadget.

limit

to stop something from becoming too much.

Mum makes me limit my internet usage to two hours a day.

mend

to repair something that is broken or damaged.

Becki dropped her phone and it stopped working, so she's taking it to the shop to see if they can mend it.

on the internet

using the world wide web to get information or communicate.

How long do you usually spend on the internet each evening?

online

connected to or available through the internet.

I'm going to use an online dictionary to help me with my homework.

post on

to publish or share something on a website or social media.

Will always posts photos of his dinner on Facebook.

repair

to fix something that is damaged or not working.

It cost a lot for the technician to repair my broken laptop but it works perfectly again now.

switch off

to turn off a machine or light.

Remember to switch off the TV and your computer before you go to bed.

turn off

to stop a machine or device from working.

How do I turn off the sound on this phone?

upload to

to send or add a file or photo to the internet.

Don't forget to upload the photos to Instagram so I can see them!

accomplish

to successfully finish or achieve something.

You look busy – have you accomplished a lot today?

achieve

to reach a goal by working hard.

Joe hopes to get 100% in maths! How is he going to achieve that?

beat

to win against someone in a game or competition.

We'll win the championship if we beat City on Saturday.

come first

to win or be in the top position in a race or competition.

I'm sorry you didn't run fast enough to come first this time, but you did really well.

come last

to finish in the lowest position in a race or competition.

Dan didn't train at all, so it isn't surprising that he came last in the swimming race.

fail

to not succeed in doing something.

Mia failed the science exam and has to take it again in September.

lose

to not win or to stop having something.

Sam's good at tennis; I'm sure he won't lose the match.

manage (to)

to succeed in doing something difficult.

Tess managed to finish her history project on time, even though she was ill.

overcome

to successfully deal with a problem or difficulty.

I'm nervous about exams, but I've tried to overcome my anxiety and stop worrying.

progress

to move forward or improve in something.

Lewis has worked hard and is progressing well in English this year.

succeed in

to do something successfully after trying.

Did you succeed in learning how to juggle with five balls at the same time?

suffer

to feel pain or sadness because of something bad.

Joshua suffers from a fear of heights.

act

(v) to perform in a play or movie; (n) something that someone does.

He acts in a new comedy show on TV.

attract

to make someone interested in or drawn to something.

The festival attracts thousands of visitors every year.

create

to make something new.

The designer created a new collection of clothes.

effect

to cause something to happen.

The government hopes to effect change through education.

harm

(v) to hurt or damage; (n) injury or damage.

Too much sun can harm your skin.

pain

an unpleasant physical feeling caused by injury or illness.

She felt sharp pain in her leg after running.

play

(v) to take part in a game; (n) a story performed by actors.

The children love to play outside after school.

product

something that is made and sold.

This company makes eco-friendly cleaning products.

secret

something that is kept hidden from others.

Can you keep a secret? Don't tell anyone.

stress

(v) to worry about something; (n) strong feeling of pressure or tension.

Try not to stress too much before the exam.

thank

to express gratitude to someone.

I want to thank you for helping me move last weekend.

use

(v) to do something with a tool or thing; (n) the purpose for which something is used.

How often do you use your phone?

build up

to increase or develop something gradually.

Jack's started doing weights to build up the muscle strength in his arms.

carry out

to do or complete a task or plan.

Employees have to carry out the orders their bosses give them.

do without

to manage even though you don't have something.

There's no way I could do without my mobile phone for a whole week.

end up

to finally be in a place or situation, often without planning it.

We took a wrong turning and ended up by a river.

get on with

to have a good relationship with someone.

How are you getting on with your new vlog?

get up to

to do something, often something slightly secret or naughty.

What are you girls getting up to? Are you behaving?

go about

to begin or deal with something in a particular way.

How should I go about finding a part-time job?

put up with

to accept something unpleasant without complaining.

This school won't put up with any bullying.