300 từ vựng SSAT học sinh lớp 6 cần biết

No

Word

Pronunciation

Meaning

1

definite

/ˈdef.ɪ.nət/

fixed, certain, or clear 

2

descendant

/dɪˈsen.dənt/

a person who is related to you and who lives after you, such as your child or grandchild

3

majority

/məˈdʒɒr.ə.ti/

the larger number or part of something 

4

reliable

/rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or believed because he, she, or it works or behaves well in the way you expect 

5

twilight

/ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/

the period just before it becomes completely dark in the evening 

6

deny

/dɪˈnaɪ/

to say that something is not true 

7

doubtful

/ˈdaʊt.fəl/

If you are doubtful about something, you are uncertain about it 

8

navigator

/ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/

a person in a vehicle who decides the direction in which the vehicle travels

9

symbol

/ˈsɪm.bəl/

a sign, shape, or object that is used to represent something else 

10

vivid

/ˈvɪv.ɪd/

Vivid descriptions, memories, etc. produce very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind 

11

astonish

/əˈstɒn.ɪʃ/

to surprise someone very much 

12

innumerable

 /ɪˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

too many to be counted 

13

joumalism

/ˈdʒɜː.nə.lɪ.zəm/

the work of collecting, writing, and publishing news stories and articles in newspapers and magazines or broadcasting them on the radio and television

14

quote

 /kwəʊt/

to repeat the words that someone else has said or written 

15

summarize

/ˈsʌm.ər.aɪz/

to express the most important facts or ideas about something or someone in a short and clear form 

16

conference

/ˈkɒn.fər.əns/

an event, sometimes lasting a few days, at which there is a group of talks on a particular subject, or a meeting in which especially business matters are discussed formally 

17

interview

/ˈɪn.tə.vjuː/

a meeting in which someone asks you questions to see if you are suitable for a job or course 

18

legend

/ˈledʒ.ənd/

a very old story or set of stories from ancient times, or the stories, not always true, that people tell about a famous event or person 

19

session

 /ˈseʃ.ən/

a formal meeting or series of meetings of an organization such as a parliament or a law court 

20

unexpectedly

/ˌʌn.ɪkˈspek.tɪd.li/

in a way that is not expected 

21

collapse

/kəˈlæps/

to fall down suddenly because of pressure or having no strength or support 

22

complex

/ˈkɒm.pleks/

involving a lot of different but related parts 

23

fatal

/ˈfeɪ.təl/

A fatal illness, accident, etc. causes death 

24

incident

/ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/

an event that is either unpleasant or unusual 

25

predict

/prɪˈdɪkt/

to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as a result of knowledge or experience 

26

collide

/kəˈlaɪd/

(especially of moving objects) to hit something violently 

27

disastrous

/dɪˈzɑː.strəs/

extremely bad or unsuccessful 

28

foundation

/faʊnˈdeɪ.ʃən/ 

an occasion when an organization, state, etc. is established 

29

nuisance

/ˈnjuː.səns/

something or someone that annoys you or causes trouble for you 

30

rash

/ræʃ/

a lot of small red spots on the skin 

31

aviation

/ˌeɪ.viˈeɪ.ʃən/

the activity of flying aircraft, or of designing, producing, and keeping them in good condition 

32

departure

/dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/

the fact of a person or vehicle, etc. leaving somewhere

33

disturb

/dɪˈstɜːb/

to interrupt what someone is doing 

34

instinct

/ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/

the way people or animals naturally react or behave, without having to think or learn about it 

35

miraculous

/mɪˈræk.jə.ləs/

very effective or surprising, or difficult to believe 

36

demonstration

/ˌdem.ənˈstreɪ.ʃən/

the act of showing someone how to do something, or how something works 

37

detect

 /dɪˈtekt/

to notice something that is partly hidden or not clear, or to discover something, especially using a special method 

38

locally

/ˈləʊ.kəl.i/

in the particular small area that you are talking about 

39

unfavorable

/ʌnˈfeɪ·vər·ə·bəl/

having or showing a negative opinion 

40

exception

/ɪkˈsep.ʃən/

someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list or that does not behave in the expected way 

41

caution

/ˈkɔː.ʃən/

great care and attention 

42

dread

/dred/

to feel extremely worried or frightened about something that is going to happen or that might happen 

43

generation

/ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

all the people of about the same age within a society or within a particular family 

44

heroic

/hɪˈrəʊ.ɪk/

very brave or great 

45

previous

/ˈpriː.vi.əs/

happening or existing before something or someone else 

46

congratulate

/kənˈɡrætʃ.ə.leɪt/

to praise someone and say that you approve of or are pleased about a special or unusual achievement 

47

error

 /ˈer.ər/

a mistake 

48

gratitude

/ˈɡræt.ɪ.tʃuːd/

the feeling or quality of being grateful 

49

involve

/ɪnˈvɒlv/

If an activity, situation, etc. involves something, that thing is a part of the activity, etc. 

50

separation

/ˌsep.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/

a situation in which two or more people or things are separated 

51

abdomen

/ˈæb.də.mən/

the lower part of a person's or animal's body, containing the stomach, bowels, and other organs, or the end of an insect's body

52

competition

/ˌkɒm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/

a situation in which someone is trying to win something or be more successful than someone else 

53

flexible

/ˈflek.sə.bəl/

able to change or be changed easily according to the situation 

54

hoist

/hɔɪst/

to lift something heavy, sometimes using ropes or a machine 

55

mobile

/ˈməʊ.baɪl/

moving or walking around freely 

56

commotion

/kəˈməʊ.ʃən/

a sudden, short period of noise, confusion, or excited movement 

57

escort

 /ɪˈskɔːt/

to go with a person or vehicle, especially to make certain that he, she, or it leaves or arrives safely 

58

foe

/fəʊ/

an enemy 

59

maximum

/ˈmæk.sɪ.məm/

being the largest amount or number allowed or possible 

60

paralysis

/pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

a condition in which you are unable to move all or part of your body because of illness or injury 

61

dainty

/ˈdeɪn.ti/

small, delicate, and often moving in a careful way 

62

discourage

/dɪˈskʌr.ɪdʒ/

to make someone feel less confident, enthusiastic, and positive about something, or less willing to do something 

63

inhale

 /ɪnˈheɪl/

to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs 

64

regulate

/ˈreɡ.jə.leɪt/

to control something, especially by making it work in a particular way 

65

vacuum

/ˈvæk.juːm/

a space from which most or all of the matter has been removed, or where there is little or no matter

66

discomfort

/dɪˈskʌm.fət/

a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally, or something that causes this 

67

earnest

/ˈɜː.nɪst/

serious and determined, especially too serious and unable to find your own actions funny 

68

linger

/ˈlɪŋ.ɡər/

to take a long time to leave or disappear 

69

requirement

/rɪˈkwaɪə.mənt/

something that you must do, or something you need 

70

vault

/vɒlt/

a type of arch that supports a roof or ceiling, especially in a church or public building, or a ceiling or roof supported by several of these arches

71

acquire

/əˈkwaɪər/

to get or buy something 

72

disguise

/dɪsˈɡaɪz/

to give a new appearance to a person or thing, especially in order to hide its true form 

73

hibernate

/ˈhaɪ.bə.neɪt/

(of some animals) to spend the winter sleeping 

74

impostor

/ɪmˈpɒs.tər/

a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others 

75

reference

/ˈref.ər.əns/

a mention of something 

76

conceal

/kənˈsiːl/

to prevent something from being seen or known about 

77

gasp

/ɡɑːsp/

to take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock 

78

imitate

/ˈɪm.ɪ.teɪt/

to behave in a similar way to someone or something else, or to copy the speech or behaviour, etc. of someone or something 

79

portion

/ˈɪm.ɪ.teɪt/

Some of the younger pop bands try to imitate their musical heroes from the past.

80

terminal

/ˈtɜː.mɪ.nəl/

(of a disease or illness) leading gradually to death 

81

bombard

/bɒmˈbɑːd/

to attack a place with continuous shooting or bombs 

82

lunar

 /ˈluː.nər/

of or relating to the moon 

83

pharmacy

/ˈfɑː.mə.si/

a shop or part of a shop in which medicines are prepared and sold

84

receipt

/rɪˈsiːt/

something such as a piece of paper or message proving that money, goods, or information have been received 

85

static

/ˈstæt.ɪk/

staying in one place without moving, or not changing for a long time 

86

bureau

/ˈbjʊə.rəʊ/

an organization or a business that collects or provides information 

87

particle

/ˈpɑː.tɪ.kəl/

a word or a part of a word that has a grammatical purpose but often has little or no meaning 

88

pierce

/pɪəs/

to go into or through something, making a hole in it using a sharp point 

89

resign

 /rɪˈzaɪn/

to give up a job or position by telling your employer that you are leaving 

90

surgery

/ˈsɜː.dʒər.i/

the treatment of injuries or diseases in people or animals by cutting open the body and removing or repairing the damaged part 

91

conviction

/kənˈvɪk.ʃən/

the fact of officially being found to be guilty of a particular crime, or the act of officially finding someone guilty 

92

gossip

/ˈɡɒs.ɪp/

conversation or reports about other people's private lives that might be unkind, disapproving, or not true 

93

license

/ˈlaɪ.səns/

to give someone official permission to do or have something 

94

ransom

/ˈræn.səm/

a large amount of money that is demanded in exchange for someone who has been taken prisoner, or sometimes for an animal 

95

suspicion

/səˈspɪʃ.ən/

a belief or idea that something may be true 

96

flammable

/ˈflæm.ə.bəl/

Something that is flammable burns easily 

97

jeopardy

/ˈdʒep.ə.di/

in danger of being damaged or destroyed 

98

pry

/praɪ/

to try to find out private facts about a person 

99

stray

/streɪ/

to travel along a route that was not originally intended, or to move outside a limited area 

100

toll

/təʊl/

a small amount of money that you have to pay to use a road, cross a bridge, etc. 

101

analyze

/ˈæn.əl.aɪz/

to study something in a systematic and careful way 

102

debate

/dɪˈbeɪt/

(a) serious discussion of a subject in which many people take part 

103

essential

/ɪˈsen.ʃəl/

necessary or needed 

104

offspring

/ˈɒf.sprɪŋ/

the young of an animal 

105

reaction

/riˈæk.ʃən/

behaviour, a feeling or an action that is a direct result of something else 

106

career

/kəˈrɪər/

the job or series of jobs that you do during your working life, especially if you continue to get better jobs and earn more money 

107

document

/ˈdɒk.jə.mənt/

a paper or set of papers with written or printed information, especially of an official type 

108

identical

/aɪˈden.tɪ.kəl/

exactly the same, or very similar 

109

publicity

/pʌbˈlɪs.ə.ti/

the activity of making certain that someone or something attracts a lot of interest or attention from many people, or the attention received as a result of this activity 

110

thorough

/ˈθʌr.ə/

detailed and careful 

111

biography

/baɪˈɒɡ.rə.fi/

the life story of a person written by someone else 

112

determination

/dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult 

113

notion

/ˈnəʊ.ʃən/

a belief or idea 

114

respectable

/rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

considered to be socially acceptable because of your good character, appearance, or behaviour 

115

scholar

/ˈskɒl.ər/

a person who studies a subject in great detail, especially at a university 

116

destination

/ˌdes.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

the place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken 

117

generous

/ˈdʒen.ər.əs/

willing to give money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is usual or expected

118

profession

/prəˈfeʃ.ən/

any type of work that needs special training or a particular skill, often one that is respected because it involves a high level of education 

119

routine

/ruːˈtiːn/

a usual or fixed way of doing things 

120

self-confidence

/ˌselfˈkɒn.fɪ.dəns/

the belief that you can do things well and that other people respect you 

121

ceremony

/ˈser.ɪ.mə.ni/

(a set of) formal acts, often fixed and traditional, performed on important social or religious occasions 

122

consent

/kənˈsent/

permission or agreement 

123

ignite

/ɪɡˈnaɪt/

to (cause to) start burning or explode 

124

management

/ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

the control and organization of something 

125

quarantine

/ˈkwɒr.ən.tiːn/

a period of time during which an animal or person that might have a disease is kept away from other people or animals so that the disease cannot spread 

126

conduct

/kənˈdʌkt/

to organize and perform a particular activity 

127

fragrant

/ˈfreɪ.ɡrənt/

with a pleasant smell 

128

interrupt

/ˌɪn.təˈrʌpt/

to stop a person from speaking for a short period by something you say or do 

129

plead

/pliːd/

to make an urgent, emotional statement or request for something 

130

scheme

/skiːm/

an organized plan for doing something, especially something dishonest or illegal that will bring a good result for you 

131

architect

/ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

a person responsible for achieving a particular plan or aim

132

desperate

/ˈdes.pər.ət/

very serious or bad 

133

eteral

/ɪˈtɜː.nəl/

lasting forever or for a very long time 

134

realm

/relm/

an area of interest or activity 

135

victim

/ˈvɪk.tɪm/

someone or something that has been hurt, damaged, or killed or has suffered, either because of the actions of someone or something else, or because of illness or chance 

136

betray

/bɪˈtreɪ/

to not be loyal to your country or a person, often by doing something harmful such as helping their enemies 

137

district

/ˈdɪs.trɪkt/

an area of a country or town that has fixed borders that are used for official purposes, or that has a particular feature that makes it different from surrounding areas 

138

glimpse

/ɡlɪmps/

to see something or someone for a very short time or only partly 

139

sacrifice

/ˈsæk.rɪ.faɪs/

to give up something that is valuable to you in order to help another person

140

victorious

/vɪkˈtɔː.ri.əs/

having won a game, competition, election, war, etc. 

141

abundant

/əˈbʌn.dənt/

more than enough 

142

descriptive

/dɪˈskrɪp.tɪv/

describing something, especially in a detailed, interesting way 

143

establish

/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/

to start a company or organization that will continue for a long time 

144

possess

/pəˈzes/

to have or own something, or to have a particular quality 

145

survey

/ˈsɜː.veɪ/

an examination of opinions, behaviour, etc., made by asking people questions 

146

barrier

/ˈbær.i.ər/

a long pole, fence, wall, or natural feature, such as a mountain or sea, that stops people from going somewhere 

147

desirable

/dɪˈzaɪə.rə.bəl/

worth having and wanted by most people 

148

flourish

/ˈflʌr.ɪʃ/

to grow or develop successfully 

149

prehistoric

/ˌpriː.hɪˈstɒr.ɪk/

describing the period before there were written records 

150

terrain

 /təˈreɪn/

an area of land, when considering its natural features 

151

dramatic

/drəˈmæt.ɪk/

very sudden or noticeable, or full of action and excitement 

152

feat

/fiːt/

something difficult needing a lot of skill, strength, courage, etc. to achieve it 

153

irregular

/ɪˈreɡ.jə.lər/

(of behaviour or actions) not according to usual rules or what is expected 

154

marvel

/ˈmɑː.vəl/

to show or experience great surprise or admiration 

155

satisfy

/ˈsæt.ɪs.faɪ/

to please someone by giving them what they want or need 

156

extraordinary

/ɪkˈstrɔː.dɪn.ər.i/

very unusual, special, unexpected, or strange 

157

inaccurate

/ɪnˈæk.jə.rət/

not completely correct or exact, or not able to do something correctly or exactly 

158

leisure

/ˈleʒ.ər/

the time when you are not working or doing other duties 

159

numerous

/ˈnjuː.mə.rəs/

many 

160

vicinity

/vɪˈsɪn.ə.ti/

the area around a place or where the speaker is  

161

ambitious

/æmˈbɪʃ.əs/

having a strong wish to be successful, powerful, or rich 

162

exclaim

/ɪkˈskleɪm/

to say or shout something suddenly because of surprise, fear, pleasure, etc. 

163

honorable

/ˈɒn.ər.ə.bəl/

An honorable discharge from the armed forces is a release from your duties with praise from those in authority.

164

portrait

/ˈpɔː.trət/

a painting, photograph, drawing, etc. of a person or, less commonly, of a group of people 

165

wardrobe

/ˈwɔː.drəʊb/

a tall cupboard in which you hang your clothes 

166

envy

/ˈen.vi/

to wish that you had something that another person has 

167

heir

/eər/

a person who will legally receive money, property, or a title from another person, especially an older member of the same family, when that other person dies 

168

oath

/əʊθ/

a promise, especially that you will tell the truth in a law court 

169

reign

/reɪn/

to be the king or queen of a country 

170

yacht

 /jɒt/

a boat with sails and sometimes an engine, used for either racing or travelling on for pleasure 

171

arid

/ˈær.ɪd/

very dry and without enough rain for plants 

172

investment

 /ɪnˈvest.mənt/

the act of putting money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage, or the money, effort, time, etc. used to do this 

173

luxurious

/lʌɡˈʒʊə.ri.əs/

very comfortable and expensive 

174

relate

/rɪˈleɪt/

to find or show the connection between two or more things 

175

solitary

/ˈsɒl.ɪ.tər.i/

A solitary person or thing is the only person or thing in a place 

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counterfeit

/ˈkaʊn.tə.fɪt/

made to look like the original of something, usually for dishonest or illegal purposes 

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knapsack

/ˈnæp.sæk/

a bag carried on the back or over the shoulder, used especially by people who go walking or climbing for carrying food, clothes, etc.

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ornamental

/ˌɔː.nəˈmen.təl/

beautiful rather than useful 

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request

/rɪˈkwest/

the act of politely or officially asking for something 

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transparent

/trænˈspær.ənt/

If a substance or object is transparent, you can see through it very clearly 

181

appropriate

/əˈprəʊ.pri.ət/

suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion 

182

contribute

/kənˈtrɪb.juːt/

to give something, especially money, in order to provide or achieve something together with other people 

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gorgeous

/ˈɡɔː.dʒəs/

very beautiful or pleasant 

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inviting

/ɪnˈvaɪ.tɪŋ/

encouraging you to feel welcome or attracted 

185

ordinarily

/ˌɔː.dənˈer.ɪ.li/

usually 

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assume

/əˈsjuːm/

to accept something to be true without question or proof 

187

cultivate

/ˈkʌl.tɪ.veɪt/

to prepare land and grow crops on it, or to grow a particular crop 

188

hearty

 /ˈhɑː.ti/

enthusiastic, energetic, and often loudly expressed 

189

occasion

/əˈkeɪ.ʒən/

a particular time, especially when something happens or has happened 

190

quantity

/ˈkwɒn.tə.ti/

the amount or number of something, especially that can be measured 

191

boast

/bəʊst/

to speak too proudly or happily about what you have done or what you own 

192

disadvantage

/ˌdɪs.ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/

a condition or situation that causes problems, especially one that causes something or someone to be less successful than other things or people 

193

exert

/ɪɡˈzɜːt/

to use something such as authority, power, influence, etc. in order to make something happen 

194

import

 /ɪmˈpɔːt/

to buy or bring in products from another country 

195

precipitation

/prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

water that falls from the clouds towards the ground, especially as rain or snow 

196

contrast

/ˈkɒn.trɑːst/

an obvious difference between two or more things 

197

eliminate

/iˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/

to remove or take away someone or something 

198

export

/ɪkˈspɔːt/

to send goods to another country for sale 

199

luscious

/ˈlʌʃ.əs/

having a pleasant sweet taste or containing a lot of juice 

200

tradition

/trəˈdɪʃ.ən/

a belief, principle, or way of acting that people in a particular society or group  have continued to follow for a long time, or all of these beliefs, etc. in a particular society or group 

201

appreciate

/əˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/

to recognize how good someone or something is and to value him, her, or it 

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entertain

/en.təˈteɪn/

to keep a group of people interested or enjoying themselves 

203

inform

/ɪnˈfɔːm/

to tell someone about particular facts 

204

mammoth

/ˈmæm.əθ/

extremely large 

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theme

 /θiːm/

the main subject of a talk, book, film, etc. 

206

braille

/breɪl/

a system of printing for blind people, in which each letter is represented as a raised pattern that can be read by touching it with the fingers 

207

genuine

/ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn/

If something is genuine, it is real and exactly what it appears to be 

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inspiration

/ˌɪn.spɪˈreɪ.ʃən/

someone or something that gives you ideas for doing something 

209

text

/tekst/

the written words in a book, magazine, etc., not the pictures 

210

visual

/ˈvɪʒ.u.əl/

relating to seeing 

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campaign

/kæmˈpeɪn/

a planned group of especially political, business, or military activities that are intended to achieve a particular aim 

212

conscience

/ˈkɒn.ʃəns/

the part of you that judges how moral your own actions are and makes you feel guilty about bad things that you have done or things you feel responsible for 

213

furious

/ˈfjʊə.ri.əs/

extremely angry 

214

plot

/plɒt/

the story of a book, film, play, etc. 

215

urge

/ɜːdʒ/

a strong wish, especially one that is difficult or impossible to control 

216

characteristic

/ˌkær.ək.təˈrɪs.tɪk/

a typical or noticeable quality of someone or something 

217

doubtless

/ˈdaʊt.ləs/

used to mean that you are certain that something will happen or is true 

218

juvenile

/ˈdʒuː.vən.aɪl/

relating to a young person who is not yet old enough to be considered an adult 

219

reduction

/rɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

the act of making something, or of something becoming, smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc. 

220

widespread

/ˌwaɪdˈspred/ 

existing or happening in many places and/or among many people 

221

applaud

/əˈplɔːd/

to show enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance or speech by clapping the hands repeatedly to make a noise 

222

inexpensive

 /ˌɪn.ɪkˈspen.sɪv/

not costing a lot of money 

223

persuade

/pəˈsweɪd/

to make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason to do it or by talking to that person and making them believe it 

224

remedy

/ˈrem.ə.di/

a successful way of curing an illness or dealing with a problem or difficulty 

225

temporary

/ˈtem.pər.ər.i/

not lasting or needed for very long 

226

guidance

/ˈɡaɪ.dəns/

help and advice about how to do something or about how to deal with problems connected with your work, education, or personal relationships 

227

issue

/ˈɪʃ.uː/

a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about 

228

protest

/ˈprəʊ.test/

a strong complaint expressing disagreement, disapproval, or opposition 

229

revolution

/ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən/

a change in the way a country is governed, usually to a different political system and often using violence or war 

230

villain

/ˈvɪl.ən/

a bad person who harms other people or breaks the law 

231

adjust

/əˈdʒʌst/

to change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable 

232

candidate

/ˈkæn.dɪ.dət/

a person who is competing to get a job or elected position 

233

disgust

/dɪsˈɡʌst/

a strong feeling of disapproval and dislike at a situation, person's behaviour, etc. 

234

employer

/ɪmˈplɔɪ.ər/

a person or organization that employs people 

235

hazard

/ˈhæz.əd/

something that is dangerous and likely to cause damage 

236

ballot

/ˈbæl.ət/

a system or occasion of secret voting 

237

corporation

/ˌkɔː.pərˈeɪ.ʃən/

a large company or group of companies that is controlled together as a single organization 

238

dissolve

/dɪˈzɒlv/

(of a solid) to be absorbed by a liquid, especially when mixed, or (of a liquid) to absorb a solid 

239

foul

/faʊl/

extremely unpleasant 

240

merchandise

/ˈmɜː.tʃən.daɪs/

goods that are bought and sold 

241

absorb

/əbˈzɔːb/

to take something in, especially gradually 

242

cooperate

/kəʊˈɒp.ər.eɪt/

to act or work together for a particular purpose, or to be helpful by doing what someone asks you to do 

243

mourning

/ˈmɔː.nɪŋ/

great sadness felt because someone has died 

244

omit

/əʊˈmɪt/

to fail to include or do something 

245

security

/sɪˈkjʊə.rə.ti/

protection of a person, building, organization or country against threats such as crime or attacks by foreign countries 

246

complaint

/kəmˈpleɪnt/

a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory 

247

debt

/det/

something, especially money, that is owed to someone else, or the state of owing something 

248

offense

/əˈfens/

the condition of having your feelings hurt esp. because someone has been rude or showed a lack of respect 

249

regret

/rɪˈɡret/

a feeling of sadness about something sad or wrong or about a mistake that you have made, and a wish that it could have been different and better 

250

tension

/ˈten.ʃən/

a feeling of nervousness before an important or difficult event 

251

amateur

/ˈæm.ə.tər/

taking part in an activity for pleasure, not as a job 

252

intrusion

/ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/

an occasion when someone goes into a place or situation where they are not wanted or expected to be 

253

privacy

/ˈprɪv.ə.si/

someone's right to keep their personal matters and relationships secret 

254

resident

/ˈrez.ɪ.dənt/

a person who lives or has their home in a place 

255

simplify

/ˈsɪm.plɪ.faɪ/

to make something less complicated and therefore easier to do or understand 

256

duplicate

/ˈdʒuː.plɪ.keɪt/

to make an exact copy of something 

257

keen

/kiːn/

very interested, eager, or wanting (to do) something very much 

258

rebel

/ˈreb.əl/

a person who is opposed to the political system in their country and tries to change it using force  

259

self-respect

/ˌself.rɪˈspekt/

a feeling of respect for yourself that shows that you value yourself 

260

sympathy

/ˈsɪm.pə.θi/

(an expression of) understanding and care for someone else's suffering 

261

captivity

/kæpˈtɪv.ə.ti/

the situation in which a person or animal is kept somewhere and is not allowed to leave 

262

eavesdrop

/ˈiːvz.drɒp/

to listen to someone's private conversation without them knowing 

263

prey

 /preɪ/

an animal that is hunted and killed for food by another animal 

264

provoke

/prəˈvəʊk/

to cause a reaction, especially a negative one 

265

threat

/θret/

a suggestion that something unpleasant or violent will happen, especially if a particular action or order is not followed 

266

decrease

/dɪˈkriːs/

to become less, or to make something become less 

267

migrate

/maɪˈɡreɪt/

When an animal migrates, it travels to a different place, usually when the season changes

268

prohibit

/prəˈhɪb.ɪt/

to officially refuse to allow something 

269

survival

/səˈvaɪ.vəl/

the fact of a person, organization, etc. continuing to live or exist 

270

tragedy

/ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/

a very sad event or situation, especially one involving death or suffering 

271

benefit

 /ˈben.ɪ.fɪt/

a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help 

272

reckless

 /ˈrek.ləs/

doing something dangerous and not worrying about the risks and the possible results 

273

responsibility

/rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/

something that it is your job or duty to deal with 

274

suburbs

/ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

an area on the edge of a large town or city where people who work in the town or city often live 

275

unite

/juːˈnaɪt/

to join together as a group, or to make people join together as a group; to combine 

276

obvious

/ˈɒb.vi.əs/

easy to see, recognize, or understand 

277

resemble

/rɪˈzem.bəl/

to look like or be like someone or something 

278

severe

/sɪˈvɪər/

causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious 

279

unfortunate

/ʌnˈfɔː.tʃən.ət/

unlucky or having bad effects 

280

vocal

/ˈvəʊ.kəl/

relating to or produced by the voice, either in singing or speaking 

281

anthem

/ˈæn.θəm/

a song that has special importance for a particular group of people, an organization, or a country, often sung on a special occasion 

282

courteous

 /ˈkɜː.ti.əs/

polite and showing respect 

283

justify

/ˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪ/

to give or to be a good reason for 

284

promotion

/prəˈməʊ.ʃən/

activities to advertise something 

285

rehearsal

/rəˈhɜː.səl/

a time when all the people involved in a play, dance, etc. practise in order to prepare for a performance 

286

compliment

/ˈkɒm.plɪ.mənt/

a remark that expresses approval, admiration, or respect 

287

engage

/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

to employ someone 

288

nominate

/ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt/

to officially suggest someone for an election, job, position, or honour 

289

qualify

/ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/

to successfully finish a training course so that you are able to do a job; to have or achieve the necessary skills, etc. 

290

specify

/ˈspes.ɪ.faɪ/

to explain or describe something clearly and exactly 

291

apologize

/əˈpɒl.ə.dʒaɪz/

to tell someone that you are sorry for having done something that has caused problems or unhappiness for them 

292

associate

/əˈsəʊ.si.eɪt/

to connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else 

293

hesitate

/ˈhez.ɪ.teɪt/

to pause before you do or say something, often because you are uncertain or nervous about it 

294

pollute

/pəˈluːt/

to make an area or substance, usually air, water, or soil, dirty or harmful to people, animals, and plants, especially by adding harmful chemicals 

295

superior

/suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

better than average or better than other people or things of the same type 

296

application

/ˌæp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

an official request for something, usually in writing 

297

frantic

 /ˈfræn.tɪk/

almost out of control because of extreme emotion, such as worry

298

impatience

 /ɪmˈpeɪ.ʃəns/

the feeling of being annoyed by someone's mistakes or because you have to wait

299

reservoir

/ˈrez.ə.vwɑːr/

a place for storing liquid, especially a natural or artificial lake providing water for a city or other area

300

toxic

/ˈtɒk.sɪk/

very unpleasant or unacceptable