Cutting Edge Intermediate - A1

someone whose job is to keep and check financial accounts, calculate taxes etc

to stop doing something because there are too many problems and it is impossible to continue: Because of the fog they abandoned their idea of driving.

completely and in every way: Are you absolutely sure? This cake is absolutely delicious.

1. to take something that someone offers you, or to agree to do something that someone asks you to do: Please accept this small gift. 2. to allow someone to become part of a group, society, or organization, and to treat them in the same way as the other members: The children gradually began to accept her as one of the family.

to speak to someone directly: She turned to address the man on her left.

to respect and like someone because they have done something that you think is good: I really admire the way she brings up those kids all on her own.

to agree unwillingly that something is true or that someone else is right: ‘Okay, so maybe I was a little bit scared,’ Jenny admitted.

1. in advance (of something) before something happens or is expected to happen: I should warn you in advance that I’m not a very good dancer. 2. a change, discovery, or ↑ invention that brings progress technological/scientific/medical etc advance. Iphone is one of the great technological advances of the 20th century.

a good or useful feature that something has advantage of One of the many advantages of living in New York is that you can eat out at almost any time of day.

a place for someone to stay, live, or work: The price for the holiday includes flights and accommodation. Travel and hotel accommodations; rented accommodation

not at work, school, a meeting etc, because you are sick or decide not to go

1. cruel or violent treatment of someone: several cases of child abuse physical/sexual/racial abuse Many children suffer racial abuse at school. 2. the use of something in a way that it should not be used SYN misuse abuse of government officials’ abuse of power

to gradually change your behaviour and attitudes in order to be successful in a new situation adapt to The children are finding it hard to adapt to the new school. The ability to adapt is a definite asset in this job.

to take someone else’s child into your home and legally become its parent ⇨ foster: The couple are unable to have children of their own, but hope to adopt.

in or to a foreign country: She often goes abroad on business.

acceptable behaviour is considered to be morally or socially good enough: Alcohol is not an acceptable way out of your problems.

used about an illness, problem, or situation that has become very serious or dangerous, and needs to be dealt with quickly: She was taken to the hospital suffering from acute appendicitis. | In San Diego, the shortage of skilled workers is acute.

to love someone very much and feel very proud of them: Betty adores her grandchildren.

to successfully complete something or get a good result, especially by working hard: Frances achieved very good exam results.

correct and true in every detail: The brochure tries to give a fair and accurate description of each hotel.

good at studying: He’s not very academic.

an exciting experience in which dangerous or unusual things happen: Ahab’s adventures at sea

a picture, set of words, or a short film, which is intended to persuade people to buy a product or use a service, or that gives information about a job that is available, an event that is going to happen etc

1. as shown by something or stated by someone: There is now widespread support for these proposals, according to a recent public opinion poll. 2. in a way that depends on differences in situations or amounts: You will be paid according to the amount of work you do.

the job or skill of performing in plays and films ⇨ drama: She studied acting in New York.

in everyday English, if someone is on holiday or on a business trip, people usually say that he/she is away: ▪ He's away at the moment. He’s gone to Hawaii.

someone who belongs to the race of people who have lived in Australia from the earliest times

If you want to say that someone is not in a particular place: I called in to see her but she wasn't there.

If you want to say that someone is not with you: I'm afraid he's not here at the moment.

an arrangement in which a bank keeps your money safe so that you can pay more in or take money out: My salary is paid into my bank account. I’ve opened an account with Barclay’s Bank. My husband and I have a joint account (=one that is shared between two people).

used when saying that you admit that something is true: I must admit I hate camping. Paul admitted to me that he sometimes feels jealous of my friendship with Stanley.

to treat someone unfairly in order to get what you want, especially someone who is generous or easily persuaded: Don’t lend them the car – they’re taking advantage of you!