[...]... boyfriend 17 For reference, see the Easier English Dictionary for Students (0 7475 6624 0) general vocabulary Modified words We can sometimes add prefixes to change, or modify, the main meaning of a verb, noun or adjective without making it into an opposite (e.g., pay - overpay - underpay) The prefixes we use to do this are: For verbs: over- , under- , pre-, foreFor adjectives: over- , under- , pre- , fore-... days but it only took three 'Forewarned is forearmed' is an English expression which means that if you know about something before it happens, you will be better prepared Person A 'Mr Jenkins wants to see me in his office.' Person B 'Be careful He's in a really bad mood this morning' Person A 'Thanks Forewarned is forearmed!' 18 For reference, see the Easier English Dictionary for Students (0 7475 6624... less fortunate than you 9 In the coffee break I went into the garden to stretch my legs After sitting down for a long time, I went for a small walk 10 Bob is not fully stretched Bob is not very tall 11 There was a mad dash to buy the tickets Nobody wanted to buy the tickets 12 Don't worry - I was only pulling your leg I was only teasing you 12 For reference, see the Easier English Dictionary for Students... L to try to control yourself; to try to be less emotional M.to start discussing the real problem N Don't try to make me believe that 8 For reference, see the Easier English Dictionary for Students (0 7475 6624 0) O to start the day badly P to make someone sad Q to organise yourself properly R to annoy someone S I've solved the problem T to be very friendly with each other general vocabulary Expressions... till Monday 5 For reference, see the Easier English Dictionary for Students (0 7475 6624 0) general vocabulary Confusing pairs and false friends 24 nature / countryside We must try to protect and the environment The English is beautiful in spring 25 pass / take She had to her driving test three times before she was able to 26 practice / practise You need more before you’re ready... 8 to send air out of your lungs suddenly because your throat hurts 9 to breathe deeply showing you are sad, relieved, etc 10 to make a sound to show that you do not like an actor, politician, etc 11 to shout encouragement 12 to breathe in air through your nose 13 to open your mouth wide and breathe in and out deeply when you are tired or bored 14 to blow air suddenly out through your nose and mouth... building 41 a frantic nurse 21 fresh air hollow 22 dead animals 2 a thin slice of bread • general vocabulary Opposites 1 42 a warm cellar 23 For reference, see the Easier English Dictionary for Students (0 7475 6624 0) general vocabulary Opposites 2 A lot of adjectives can be made into their opposite form by the addition of a prefix (e.g., un,- in-, dis-, il-) to the beginning of the word The most... she got all the credit for it That is so un ! 11 The people who run our national rail network are lazy and in _; they're so bad at their job 12 You paid £12 for a hamburger? That's un ! You must be joking! 13 After I was hit on the head, I must have been un for about ten minutes 14 Your homework is in You've only answered half of the questions 15 He's rather im for a sixteen-year-old... It's ir ! I'll never find another one 24 For reference, see the Easier English Dictionary for Students (0 7475 6624 0) Some verbs can be made into their opposite form by the addition of a prefix (e.g., dis- , mis-) Complete these sentences with the opposite form of one of the verbs in the box Not all of the words are needed You will need to change the form of the verb in several cases agree fold... quite serious about her 28 For reference, see the Easier English Dictionary for Students (0 7475 6624 0) Choose the correct phrasal verb in the following sentences 1 Maureen isn't _ taking her driving test In fact, she's really worried about it (looking over / looking forward to / looking into) 2 Things haven't been good for a while, but at last they are (looking forward / looking down / . &apos ;Check your vocabulary: FCE +? It is also ideal for students who are going to take the Certificate in Advanced English (the CAE) within the next 6 - 12 months and would like to review / reinforce. is this book for? This book has been written for students who are planning to take the Cambridge First Certificate in English (the FCE) and who want to develop their vocabulary for the exam. The. Dictionary for Students (0 7475 6624 0). Introduction iii For reference, see the Easier English Dictionary for Students (0 7475 6624 0) v For reference, see the Easier English Dictionary for Students