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  1. fluctuate
    move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern
    Although the world is getting warmer slowly, the increase in temperature varies / fluctuates from
    country to country.
  2. ecology
    the environment as it relates to living organisms
    In many parts of the world, people are becoming more worried about the danger of pollution and
    its effect on the environment / ecology.
  3. pave
    cover with a material such as stone or concrete to make suitable for vehicle traffic
    In 1990, the British researcher Tim Berners-Lee _____________________ the first browser, and so
    paved the way for the development of the World Wide Web.
  4. evaluate
    estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of
    Education experts from France travelled to Japan to evaluate / judge the secondary school system
    there.
  5. lorry
    a large low horse-drawn wagon without sides
    There has been a major road accident, involving / including 23 cars and 16 lorries.
  6. formulate
    prepare according to instructions
    For reference see Easier English Dictionary for Students (978 07475 6624 3).
    arbitrary (adj)  assign (v)  context (n)  criterion (n)  data (n)
    denote (v)  devise (v)  formulate (v)  ignore (v)  impact (n)
    similar (adj)  summary (n)  usage (n)  vertical (adj)
    1.
  7. write down
    put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.
    Students should not try to write down everything they hear in a lecture, but just make a
    _____________________ of the most important points.
  8. horizontally
    in a horizontal direction
    In newspapers, the layout of the columns is _____________________, while the rows run across the
    page horizontally.
  9. browser
    a viewer who looks around casually without seeking anything
    In 1990, the British researcher Tim Berners-Lee _____________________ the first browser, and so
    paved the way for the development of the World Wide Web.
  10. criterion
    the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
    For reference see Easier English Dictionary for Students (978 07475 6624 3).
    arbitrary (adj)  assign (v)  context (n)  criterion (n)  data (n)
    denote (v)  devise (v)  formulate (v)  ignore (v)  impact (n)
    similar (adj)  summary (n)  usage (n)  vertical (adj)
    1.
  11. restrict
    limit access to
    The lack of extra student accommodation restricted / narrowed the expansion in student numbers
    which the university was planning.
  12. denote
    have as a meaning
    For reference see Easier English Dictionary for Students (978 07475 6624 3).
    arbitrary (adj)  assign (v)  context (n)  criterion (n)  data (n)
    denote (v)  devise (v)  formulate (v)  ignore (v)  impact (n)
    similar (adj)  summary (n)  usage (n)  vertical (adj)
    1.
  13. set free
    grant freedom to
    In one case, a murderer may go to prison for life, while another may be set free: it all seems
    completely __________________.
  14. item
    a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group
    Don't forget to keep a record of the words and expressions that you have learnt, review
    your notes from time to time and try to use new vocabulary items whenever possible.
  15. assign
    select something or someone for a specific purpose
    For reference see Easier English Dictionary for Students (978 07475 6624 3).
    arbitrary (adj)  assign (v)  context (n)  criterion (n)  data (n)
    denote (v)  devise (v)  formulate (v)  ignore (v)  impact (n)
    similar (adj)  summary (n)  usage (n)  vertical (adj)
    1.
  16. modify
    cause to change; make different
    Increasingly, the design of buildings is being adjusted / modified to allow easier access for disabled
    people.
  17. narrowed
    made narrow; limited in breadth
    The lack of extra student accommodation restricted / narrowed the expansion in student numbers
    which the university was planning.
  18. publisher
    a person engaged in issuing periodicals or books or music
    1a – Fill in the gaps
    © A&C Black Publishers Ltd 2007.
  19. adjust
    alter or regulate so as to conform to a standard
    Increasingly, the design of buildings is being adjusted / modified to allow easier access for disabled
    people.
  20. devise
    arrange by systematic planning and united effort
    For reference see Easier English Dictionary for Students (978 07475 6624 3).
    arbitrary (adj)  assign (v)  context (n)  criterion (n)  data (n)
    denote (v)  devise (v)  formulate (v)  ignore (v)  impact (n)
    similar (adj)  summary (n)  usage (n)  vertical (adj)
    1.
  21. assessment
    the act of judging a person or situation or event
    Assessment on this course includes / consists of coursework (30%) and examinations (70%).
  22. context
    the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation
    For reference see Easier English Dictionary for Students (978 07475 6624 3).
    arbitrary (adj)  assign (v)  context (n)  criterion (n)  data (n)
    denote (v)  devise (v)  formulate (v)  ignore (v)  impact (n)
    similar (adj)  summary (n)  usage (n)  vertical (adj)
    1.
  23. robber
    a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
    Following the bank raid, the police followed / pursued the robbers but were unable to catch them.
  24. bleak
    unpleasantly cold and damp
    On the basis of the latest survey, we know that most people have a very negative / bleak view of
    politicians and their parties.
  25. derive
    come from
    Many students acquire / derive a great deal of enjoyment and satisfaction from their time at
    university.
  26. resource
    aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed
    Although it is not very big, the library has an excellent range / variety of books, journals and other
    resources for study.
  27. taxation
    imposition of charges against a citizen's person or property
    Before we can judge a government's success, we have to decide the ____________________, such
    as unemployment, defence or taxation.
  28. vertical
    at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
    For reference see Easier English Dictionary for Students (978 07475 6624 3).
    arbitrary (adj)  assign (v)  context (n)  criterion (n)  data (n)
    denote (v)  devise (v)  formulate (v)  ignore (v)  impact (n)
    similar (adj)  summary (n)  usage (n)  vertical (adj)
    1.
  29. restricted
    subject to an act of limitation
    The lack of extra student accommodation restricted / narrowed the expansion in student numbers
    which the university was planning.
  30. usage
    the act of employing
    For reference see Easier English Dictionary for Students (978 07475 6624 3).
    arbitrary (adj)  assign (v)  context (n)  criterion (n)  data (n)
    denote (v)  devise (v)  formulate (v)  ignore (v)  impact (n)
    similar (adj)  summary (n)  usage (n)  vertical (adj)
    1.
  31. adjusted
    altered to accommodate to certain requirements
    Increasingly, the design of buildings is being adjusted / modified to allow easier access for disabled
    people.
  32. arbitrary
    based on or subject to individual discretion or preference
    For reference see Easier English Dictionary for Students (978 07475 6624 3).
    arbitrary (adj)  assign (v)  context (n)  criterion (n)  data (n)
    denote (v)  devise (v)  formulate (v)  ignore (v)  impact (n)
    similar (adj)  summary (n)  usage (n)  vertical (adj)
    1.
  33. raid
    a sudden short attack
    Following the bank raid, the police followed / pursued the robbers but were unable to catch them.
  34. paved
    covered with a firm surface
    In 1990, the British researcher Tim Berners-Lee _____________________ the first browser, and so
    paved the way for the development of the World Wide Web.
  35. modified
    changed in form or character
    Increasingly, the design of buildings is being adjusted / modified to allow easier access for disabled
    people.
  36. unite
    join or combine
    The United Kingdom makes / publishes more books than any other country.
  37. expansion
    the act of increasing in size or volume or quantity or scope
    The lack of extra student accommodation restricted / narrowed the expansion in student numbers
    which the university was planning.
  38. marketing
    the commercial processes in promoting and selling something
    Market researchers use _________________________ such as people's spending patterns as well
    as information about age and occupation to decide on the most effective marketing strategies.
  39. review
    look at again; examine again
    Don't forget to keep a record of the words and expressions that you have learnt, review
    your notes from time to time and try to use new vocabulary items whenever possible.
  40. acquire
    come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
    Many students acquire / derive a great deal of enjoyment and satisfaction from their time at
    university.
  41. gap
    an open or empty space in or between things
    1a – Fill in the gaps
    © A&C Black Publishers Ltd 2007.
  42. impact
    the striking of one body against another
    For reference see Easier English Dictionary for Students (978 07475 6624 3).
    arbitrary (adj)  assign (v)  context (n)  criterion (n)  data (n)
    denote (v)  devise (v)  formulate (v)  ignore (v)  impact (n)
    similar (adj)  summary (n)  usage (n)  vertical (adj)
    1.
  43. that is to say
    as follows
    It is often possible to guess the meaning of a word from the other words around it — that is to say,
    the _____________________.
  44. penalty
    the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action
    The _____________________ of drugs has increased significantly in spite of more severe penalties
    such as longer prison sentences.
  45. pattern
    a repeated design, structure, or arrangement
    Market researchers use _________________________ such as people's spending patterns as well
    as information about age and occupation to decide on the most effective marketing strategies.
  46. unit
    a single undivided whole
    In each of the sentences below, decide which word in bold is more suitable.
    1b – Choose the right word
    Unit One
    5
    © A&C Black Publishers Ltd 2007.
  47. pursue
    follow in an effort to capture
    Following the bank raid, the police followed / pursued the robbers but were unable to catch them.
  48. enjoyment
    act of receiving pleasure from something
    Many students acquire / derive a great deal of enjoyment and satisfaction from their time at
    university.
  49. survey
    determining opinions by interviewing people
    On the basis of the latest survey, we know that most people have a very negative / bleak view of
    politicians and their parties.
  50. record
    anything providing permanent evidence about past events
    Don't forget to keep a record of the words and expressions that you have learnt, review
    your notes from time to time and try to use new vocabulary items whenever possible.
  51. column
    a line of units following one after another
    In newspapers, the layout of the columns is _____________________, while the rows run across the
    page horizontally.
  52. pursued
    followed with enmity as if to harm
    Following the bank raid, the police followed / pursued the robbers but were unable to catch them.
  53. examination
    the act of scrutinizing something closely (as for mistakes)
    Assessment on this course includes / consists of coursework (30%) and examinations (70%).
  54. set up
    create by putting components or members together
    The Prime Minister set up a committee of financial experts to help him discuss and
    _________________ new policies.
  55. defence
    the act of shielding someone or something against attack
    Before we can judge a government's success, we have to decide the ____________________, such
    as unemployment, defence or taxation.
  56. data
    a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
    For reference see Easier English Dictionary for Students (978 07475 6624 3).
    arbitrary (adj)  assign (v)  context (n)  criterion (n)  data (n)
    denote (v)  devise (v)  formulate (v)  ignore (v)  impact (n)
    similar (adj)  summary (n)  usage (n)  vertical (adj)
    1.
  57. bold
    fearless and daring
    In each of the sentences below, decide which word in bold is more suitable.
    1b – Choose the right word
    Unit One
    5
    © A&C Black Publishers Ltd 2007.
  58. severe
    very harsh or strict, especially when dealing with others
    The _____________________ of drugs has increased significantly in spite of more severe penalties
    such as longer prison sentences.
  59. evident
    clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
    During the 1970's and 1980's, it became increasingly evident / visible that companies in the West
    were uncompetitive.
  60. lack
    the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
    The lack of extra student accommodation restricted / narrowed the expansion in student numbers
    which the university was planning.
  61. prime
    of or relating to the first or originating agent
    The Prime Minister set up a committee of financial experts to help him discuss and
    _________________ new policies.
  62. range
    a variety of different things or activities
    Although it is not very big, the library has an excellent range / variety of books, journals and other
    resources for study.
  63. narrow
    not wide
    The lack of extra student accommodation restricted / narrowed the expansion in student numbers
    which the university was planning.
  64. spite
    meanness or nastiness
    The _____________________ of drugs has increased significantly in spite of more severe penalties
    such as longer prison sentences.
  65. committee
    a special group delegated to consider some matter
    The Prime Minister set up a committee of financial experts to help him discuss and
    _________________ new policies.
  66. share
    assets belonging to an individual person or group
    We use the term "class" to _________________________ groups of people who share the same
    social and economic backgrounds.
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