Vocabulary Book for Intermediate

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Learning English for Future

Vocabulary Book


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Lesson 1

Vocabulary

1. To feed to give some foodFeeding a baby needs a special ability.

Dad forgot to feed the dogs.

2. Countrysideland that is outside citiesOur new house is surrounded by the most beautiful countryside.

3. Goal something to reachIt has become his goal to be a footballer.

The goal of this organization is to help the poor.

4. Drizzle a light rainDont panic! Its just a drizzle.

The rain isnt too bad. Its just drizzling.

5. To treat topay for someoneIt seems very peculiar for a lady to treat a man.

Idiom

Under the Weather

"I'm not going to the party. I'm a bit under the weather today."

What does the idiom under the weather mean?

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Lesson 2

Vocabulary

1. Intentionallyon purposeHe didnt hurt you intentionally.

2. To fluctuate to move back and front or up or downThe economic condition of our country always fluctuates every year.

3.To afford

to have sufficient money to pay for something

Only rich people can afford that expensive ring.

He can afford to go to London.

4. xperience anything an individual has observed or lived throughJohn told his embarrassing experience to everyone in the class yesterday.

Germany experienced a period of enormous growth in the 60s.

5. Blanketa cover for a bed, usually made of woolLast night he suddenly took my blanket intentionally.

Idiom

Piece of Cake

Spelling was a piece of cake for Sabrina. She won the county spelling bee

three years in a row!

What does the idiom piece of cake mean?

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Lesson 3

Vocabulary

1. Frantic very worried or frightenedWhere on earth have you been? Weve been frantic with worry.

Miss. Deborah is really frantic because of the deadline given.

2. Hypocrite pretending to be morally goodI hate hypocrite person very much.

S

usan is always talking bad things behind my back.S

he is a hypocrite.

3. To Rave to talk in an angry, uncontrolled way/ in a very excited wayDad raved at me for hours about how irresponsible I am.

After the game, people raved about Ronaldos performance.

4. Smallpox chickenpoxIts the time for smallpox epidemic in Indonesia.

5. Critical in a hazardous conditionHe was in a critical condition last night, but hes okay now.

The situation was very critical. Fortunately, I was saved.

Idiom

Shop till You Drop

"If you go to London with Julie you'll shop till you drop, so take comfortable

shoes!"

What does the idiom shop till you dropmean?

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Lesson 4

Vocabulary

1. Hubby a calling for husbandHubby, would you please come earlier for dinner?

Lets take him to the doctor, hubby!

2. To brighten to make something brighterHis presence brightens the situation in the party.

3. To crave to have strong desire for somethingI was craving for Soto when I was in England.

I dont know what she was craving about.

4. Ingredients mixture of spicesWhat ingredients do you use to make that wonderful food?

The ingredients include salt, pepper, sugar, flour and butter.

5. To install to put in operationThe electrician is going to install the air conditioner this noon.

Idiom

Eager Beaver

"The new accountant works all the time - first to arrive and last to leave

- a real eager beaver!"

What does the idiom eager beaver mean?

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Lesson 5

Vocabulary

1. Scholarship money given by a school or other organization to pay thestudies of a person

Paula went to the Royal College of Music ona scholarship.

He won a scholarship to the UK.

2. To absorb to take something inPlants absorb carbon dioxide.The drug is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream.

3. To terminate to end or finishThey will terminate my contract in October.

4. To get along to have a good relationship with someoneI dont get along with my sisters husband.Do you get along with your brother?

5. Roundtrip there and backDo you want a one-way or a roundtrip ticket?

A roundtrip ticket to Kuala Lumpur will cost $ 60.00.

Idiom

AnArm and a Leg

"I have no money left. These shoes cost me an arm and a leg.

What does the idiom an arm and a leg mean?

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7/23

Lesson 6

Vocabulary

1. Unconscious without thinking, not awareDaniel has been unconscious for two days.

Im terribly sorry. I unconsciously spilled the milk.

2. To skip to omit, to play truantStudents should never skip class.

The children have been playing truant from school.

3. Sideburns long hair on the side of the faceHe wore his sideburns extremely bushy.

4. Vicinity near or close byThere are several hotels in the vicinity of the station.

He is believed to have paid in the vicinity of $ 3 million for the smuggling.

5. To call on to visit someone for a short timeI thought we might call on your mother on our way - I've got some

magazines for her.

Idiom

Tighten Your Belt

"Another bill? I'll have to tighten my belt this month!"

What does the idiom tighten my belt mean?

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Lesson 7

Vocabulary

1. To comprise consist of, includeThe plan comprises several different choices.

The class will consist of one instructor and sixty pupils.

2. Couple two, two peopleShould the government do more to help young couples buy their own homes?

Theres a couple of girls waiting for you outside.

3. Sideburns long hair on the side of the faceHe wore his sideburns extremely bushy.

4. Vicinity near or close byThere are several hotels in the vicinity of the station.

He is believed to have paid in the vicinity of $ 3 million for the smuggling.

5. To call on to visit someone for a short timeI thought we might call on your mother on our way - I've got some

magazines for her.

Idiom

Dont Cry Over Spilled Milk

"Its true you made a mistake but you cant change it anymore. So, dont cry

over spilled milk."

What does the idiom dont cry over spilled milk mean?

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9/23

Lesson 8

Vocabulary

1. Cancer stick cigaretteYou should try to stay away from cancer sticks.

Cancer sticks are not good for our health.

2. Flatfoot police officerPaul wants to be a flatfoot.

We should not bribe flatfoots when we break the rules.

3. To put sb/sth off to delay, to postponeThe meeting is put off till next week.

I managed to put John off with a promise to pay him next week.

4. Cosy comfortable and pleasantThis room is nice and cosy in the winter.

He showed me into a cosy little room.

5. To call for to needThis calls for a celebration!

It's the sort of work that calls for a high level of concentration.

Idiom

My Lips areSealed

"I promise I won't tell anyone. My lips are sealed!"

What does the idiom my lips are sealed mean?

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10/23

Lesson 9

Vocabulary

1. To levitate to rise and float in the air without any physical supportHow does David Blaine levitate?

Its difficult to believe that he could levitate three inches from the ground.

2. Opportunity chance, an occasion to do somethingEveryone will have an opportunity to comment.

He goes fishing at every opportunity (as often as possible).

3. Curious interested in learning about things, peculiarBabies are curious about everything around them.

A curious thing happened to me yesterday.

4. Remnant a small piece of something that is left from a larger original pieceYou can take the remnants of last nights meal.

The remnant of a supernova was observed by Chinese astronomers in 1054.

5. Pointless no purpose and a waste of time doing itThis is a pointless exercise.

It seems pointless to continue.

Idiom

Painin the Neck

"Lucy is such a pain in the neck. She is talking too much in the class.

What does the idiom pain in the neck mean?

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Lesson 10

Vocabulary

1. To fall for to be attracted toIf I tell you about our coming holiday, you will be fall for it.

He always falls for a pretty face.

2. Divorced married in the past but not married nowThey got divorced after only six months of marriage.

3. Sightseeing the visiting of interesting placesWe did a bit of sightseeing in London.

There was no time to go sightseeing in Rome.

4. Janitor building worker, caretakerCould you call the janitor? The floor is so messy.

5. Right on the button exactly correctShe was right on the button when she said I would regret moving out.

Surprisingly, all of his answers are right on the button.

Idiom

Tough Nut to Crack

"Corruption is really a tough nut to crack in Indonesia.

What does the idiom tough nut to crack mean?

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Lesson 11

Vocabulary

1. Todevote to give all of somethingShe has devoted all her energies to the care of homeless people.

At the age of 25, he decided to devote himself to God.

2. To go along with to agree with someones opinionKate has already agreed, but its going to be harder to persuade Jack to go

along with it.A trip to Singapore in December? I totally go along with your brilliant idea.

3. Blizzard a severe snow storm with strong windsWe got stuck in a blizzard for six hours.

4. Delighted very pleasedWe are delighted with our new house.

Im absolutely delighted that you can come.

5. Dissatisfied not pleased with somethingIf you're dissatisfied with the service, why don't you complain to the hotel manager?

I feel very dissatisfied with your careless decision.

Idiom

On the Blink

"I forgot to have the washing machine fixed. Its on the blink.

What does the idiom on the blink mean?

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13/23

Lesson 12

Vocabulary

1. Author the writer of book, article, play, etc.He is the author of two books on French history.

She has authored more than 50 books.

2. Chilly cold, unfriendlyI felt a bit chilly so I put on a jacket.

I went to see the sales manager but got a rather chilly receptionist.

3. Handicapped not able to use part of your body or mindThe department store provides several restrooms for people who are

physically handicapped.

There have been special schools for the handicapped.

4. Flat tyre a tyre that has no air or not enough air in itI am terribly sorry for my coming late. I got a flat tyre on the way here.

5. Formerly in the pastI formerly worked for a company in Surabaya.

Idiom

H

orse

around

"He was horsing around in the kitchen and broke my favourite bowl.

What does the idiom horse around mean?

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Lesson 13

Vocabulary

1. Out of this world wonderful, terrific, extremely goodWow! The food is out of this world.

David Beckhams just bought a car that is out of this world.

2. To develop to grow or change into a more advanced formThis exercise is designed to develop the shoulder and back muscles.

I'm looking for a job which will enable me to develop my skills/talents.

3. To ruin to spoil or destroy severely or completelyHer injury ruined her chances of winning the race.

Cheap imported goods are ruining many businesses.

4. Harmful causing harmThese chemicals are believed to be harmful for children.

5. To surrender to stop fighting and admit defeat, to giveThey would rather die than surrender to the invaders.

The flatfoot demanded that the gang surrender their weapons.

Idiom

All of a Sudden

"It started out to be a beautiful day. Then, all of a sudden, it became cloudy

and began to rain.

What does the idiom all of a sudden mean?

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15/23

Lesson 14

Vocabulary

1. Superstitious believing in superstitions (old ideas that are not scientific)Is Mike superstitious?

I don't believe in the old superstition thatthe number 13 is unlucky.

2. To take part in to be involved in an activityShe doesnt usually take part in any of the class activities.

Do you want to take part in the car-free day?3. To come across something to find something/ someone by accident

He came across some of his love letters in his wifes drawer.

I came across our former English teacher in Tunjungan Plaza last week.

4. Stubborn someone who wants to do what he wants, difficult to move or changeBoth husband and wife are so stubborn.

Stubborn stains can be removed using a small amount of detergent.

5. To spoil to destroy or reduce the pleasure, to treat someone too wellYou will spoil your appetite for dinner if you have a cake now.

It is not good to spoil your children every time.

Idiom

Brush up onSomething

"Ive been asked to repeat my speech on Mark Twain so Ill have to brush up

on my notes.

What does the idiom brush up on something mean?

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16/23

Lesson 15

Vocabulary

1. Ancient from a long time agoScientists found the ancient ruins ofSurabaya.

2. Fine a sum of money paid for violation of a ruleThe fine for keeping a library book after the due date is Rp. 500 per day.


3. Extension additional timeWe should ask Mr. Robert an extension in order to complete our group work.

Ive applied for an extension for my visa.

4. To cram to study at the last minuteNancy always crams for the tests a night before.

5. To take something up to sta6. rt doing a particular job or activity

Have you ever thought of taking up acting?

Finally, Jacob is taking up with Paul (=become friendly).

Idiom

E

ve

ry Now and

T

hen

"Every now and then I get hungry for Japanese food.

What does the idiom every now and then mean?

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17/23

Lesson 16

Vocabulary

1. SuperstitiousIs Mike superstitious?

I don't believe in the old superstition thatthe number 13 is unlucky.

2. To take part in This exercise is designed to develop the shoulder and back muscles.


3. To come acrossHer injury ruined her chances of winning the race.

Cheap imported goods are ruining many businesses.

4. Stubborn These chemicals are believed to be harmful for children.

5. To spoil They would rather die than surrender to the invaders.

The flatfoot demanded that the gang surrender their weapons.

Idiom

E

ve

ry Now and

T

hen

"Every now and then I get hungry for Japanese food.

What does the idiom every now and then mean?

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