to tell someone a series or list of things | recite,_,Len recited the breakfast menu – cereal, bacon and eggs, and toast. |
to tell a story by describing all the events in order, for example in a book | narrate,_,The main character narrates the story. |
if you undergo a change, an unpleasant experience etc, it happens to you or is done to you | undergo,_,The country has undergone massive changes recently. |
ordinary people, as compared with people who are more important, more powerful, or more skilled – used humorously | mortal,_,She dines in the executive suite, while we lesser mortals use the staff cafeteria. |
the scientific study of the structure of human or animal bodies | anatomy,_,Knowledge of human anatomy is essential to figure drawing. |
the science that studies the way in which the bodies of living things work | physiology,_,He's just written a book on biochemistry and physiology. |
to clearly show a particular quality, emotion, or ability | exhibit,_,This patient is exhibiting classic symptoms of depression. |
someone or something that has won a competition, especially in sport | champion,_,She's a top international athlete and an Olympic champion. |
relating to the position, size, shape etc of things | spatial,_,Many drivers seem to lack the spatial awareness required. |
a group of things of the same kind that are very close together | cluster,_,They arrived at a cluster of farm buildings. |
the science or job of planning which way you need to go when you are travelling from one place to another | navigation,_,His navigation skills were invaluable during the road race. |
thorough, complete, and considering all the details | in-depth,_,The doctors carried out an in-depth study of patients’ needs. |
an attempt to achieve or obtain something | bid,_,He changed his name in a bid to avoid the press. |
if you replicate someone’s work, a scientific study etc, you do it again, or try to get the same result again | replicate,_,There is a need for further research to replicate these findings. |
existing only in a particular place or in relation to a particular person or people | unique,_,The issues being discussed here are not unique to the US. |
if a quality sets someone or something apart, it makes them different from or better than other people or things | set something apart,_,Man’s ability to reason sets him apart from other animals. |
more than a little but not very | somewhat,_,The price is somewhat higher than I expected. |
if you are in awe of somebody, you admire them and have great respect for them and sometimes a slight fear of them | in awe of,_,All of the neighbours were a little in awe of my mother. |
if you fare well or badly you are successful, unsuccessful etc | fare,_,Although Chicago has fared better than some cities, unemployment remains a problem. |
something that you think is very wrong | sin,_,There’s so much lovely food here, it would be a sin to waste it. |
if you ply your trade, you work at your business, especially buying and selling things on the street | ply their trade,_,In some areas, drug dealers openly ply their trade on street corners. |
to exist in very large numbers | abound,_,Rumours abound as to the reasons for his resignation. |
extremely hurried and using a lot of energy, but not very organized | frantic,_,I spent three frantic days trying to get everything ready. |
a large network of paths or passages which cross each other, making it very difficult to find your way | labyrinth,_,We descended into a labyrinth of underground tunnels. |
to call to someone in order to greet them or try to attract their attention | hail,_,The hotel doorman will hail a cab for you. |
to show a lot of a particular quality or feeling | ooze,_,Andrew laughed gently, oozing charm. |
a book or list of names, facts etc, usually arranged in alphabetical order | directory,_,I couldn’t find your number in the telephone directory. |
spending a lot of time studying and reading | studious,_,John's brother is a very studious young man - quite different from John! |
unusual and attractive, especially in an old-fashioned way | quaint,_,She has a house in a quaint little village in Yorkshire. |
a taxi driver | cabbies,_,There were several cabbies standing around at the station. |
very shocked and upset by something very bad or unpleasant | appalled,_,He was appalled at how dirty the place was. |
remarks that say what you think is bad about someone or something | criticism,_,My main criticism of the scheme is that it does nothing to help families on low incomes. |
a good and acceptable reason for doing something | justification,_,There is no justification for holding her in jail. |
the lack of something or the fact that it does not exist | absence,_,In the absence of any evidence, the police had to let Myers go. |
not at all interesting or exciting | uninspiring,_,No one deserved to win this uninspiring game. |
a strong fear of being in a small enclosed space or in a situation that limits what you can do | claustrophobia,_,She suffers from claustrophobia. |
a small job that you have to do regularly, especially work that you do to keep a house clean | chore,_,We share the domestic chores. |
if you get rid of something, you throw it away or destroy it because you do not want it any more | get rid of,_,It’s time we got rid of all these old toys. |
if something is world-renowned, it is known and admired around the world by a lot of people, especially for a special skill, achievement, or quality | world-renowned,_,He's a world-renowned expert in the field. |
a place that many people want to visit for a particular reason | mecca,_,Florence is a mecca for students of Art History. |
if a place, object, or organization boasts something, it has something that is very good | boast,_,The city boasts two excellent museums. |
very famous or popular, thought to be representative of particular ideas or a particular time | iconic,_,The Eiffel Tower is an iconic landmark in Paris. |
if something or someone is endowed with something, they naturally have a good feature or quality | endow,_,She was endowed with good looks. |
something or someone that is useful because they help you succeed or deal with problems | asset,_,A sense of humor is a great asset in this business. |
a small design that is the official sign of a company or organization | logo,_,We are thinking of changing the company logo. |
a short phrase that is easy to remember and is used in advertisements, or by politicians, organizations etc | slogan,_,The demonstrators were shouting political slogans. |
a law made by a local government that people in that area must obey | by-law,_,Fishing on the river is forbidden under a by-law. |
skill in a particular artistic activity | artistry,_,The band's solos are displays of true artistry. |
special skills or knowledge in a particular subject, that you learn by experience or training | expertise,_,What he’s bringing to the company is financial expertise. |
a dress code is set of rules about what to wear | dress code,_,There were plans to introduce a dress code for civil servants. |