Press 5A - Lesson 2 Vocabulary
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  Number Word Definition 5Note Example Type type Number sentence number word definition Note Example type type Number Word Definition Note Example type Type
  1 on strike to stop working because of a disagreement with management (usually over working conditions) You can say "go on strike" if you want to state when the strike starts All the workers at the factory are on strike. adjective (phrase) adjective (phrase) 1                   the lounge area the waiting area in a hotel - You can wait in the lounge area if you like name name
  2 cross off to put a line through something to show that it is no longer important, or the task has been completed - We've finished that task, so you can cross it off the list if you like. Transitive phrasal verb - separable Transitive phrasal verb - separable 2                   You see, the thing is expression used when you want to state a problem - You see, the thing is, my room is just too small. expression expression
  3 decorate to make something look nicer by attaching things to it. Related noun: a decoration Let's decorate the Christmas tree. verb (transitive) verb (transitive) 3                   terrace a flat area next to a building where people can sit and relax - You can take a seat in the terrace if you like. noun (countable) noun (countable)
  4 steam clean to clean something using steam. - I really need to steam clean my carpet. verb (transitive) verb (transitive) 4                   sopping wet very wet - I am sopping wet from walking in the rain adjective phrase adjective phrase
  5 on display to put something somewhere with the intent of it being seen by other people (usually artwork) You can say "go on display" if you want to state when the display starts My painting is on display at the local museum. adjective (phrase) adjective (phrase) 5                   spare an extra of something that is kept so that it can be used if needed This can be used as a noun or an adjective I have a spare bedroom if you'd like to stay the night. adjective adjective
  6 restore to return (something) to an earlier or original condition by repairing it, cleaning it, etc. Related noun: a restoration I like to restore old cars. verb (transitive) verb (transitive) 6                   flyer a small piece of paper that is used for advertising. This can also be called a circular, a handbill or a leaflet John was handing out flyers yesterday. noun (countable) noun (countable)
  7 overthrow to remove someone from a position of power by force (usually governments) - The government was overthrown verb (transitive) verb (transitive) 7                   lie around to leave something somewhere instead of putting it back in its correct location - Don't leave stuff lying around. adjective phrase adjective phrase
  8 carry out to do and complete (something) Usually used with "plan" or "road work") They are currently carrying out roadworks near my house Transitive phrasal verb - inseparable Transitive phrasal verb - inseparable 8                   as we speak at this very moment - The plane is arriving as we speak adverb of time expression
  9 refuel to put more fuel into something - The bus is currently being refueled. verb (transitive) verb (transitive) 9                   momentarily very soon - We will be arriving momentarily. adverb of time adverb of time
  10 widen to make something wider - The road near my house is currently being widened. verb (transitive) verb (transitive)                                
  11 cathedral a big church - There is a big cathedral in the middle of the city. noun (countable) noun (countable)                                
  12 patrol somewhere for to walk around an area to make sure it is safe the first "~" is the location and the second "~" is the target The beach is being patrolled for sharks. verb + location + preposition + object verb + location + preposition + object                                
  13 hand out to give something to someone (usually on the street, like tissues) An easy way to remember this phrasal verb is that it describes movement. The person is extending their hand out away from them. The guy outside my office is handing out flyers. Transitive phrasal verb - separable Transitive phrasal verb - separable                                
  14 bring up to bring something from a lower position to a higher position - The valet is bringing up my car from the garage. Transitive phrasal verb - separable Transitive phrasal verb - separable                                
  15 refund money given back to a customer who has returned a product related verb: refund I'd like to get a refund please noun (countable) noun (countable)                                
  16 renovate to make changes and repairs to (an old house, building, room, etc.) so that it is back in good condition - Let's renovate the house verb (transitive) verb (transitive)                                
  17 exhibit an event where works of art are put on display for people to view "exhibit" is more common in US English, "exhibition" is acceptable in both US and UK English I saw a really interesting exhibit at the museum noun (countable) noun (countable)                                
  18 step a flat piece of wood that forms one of the levels of a staircase This noun is always preceded by "the" when the speaker and listener know what steps are being referred to. Just go up the steps. noun (countable) noun (countable)                                
  19 I had the ~ from hell. Expression used when you want to say something you experienced was very bad This expression is used with a noun e.g. meeting / holiday / trip / weekend I just had the holiday from hell. expression expression                                
  20 a complete waste of time something that is pointless doing - The whole thing was a complete waste of time. noun (phrase) noun (phrase)