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Homework: Vocabulary p. 20 (A, B + C)

Beam n /biːm/ [C]

LIGHT a line of light shining from something

A laser beam

Beamer /ˈbiːmə r / noun [ C ]

A data projector: a machine that allows you to show words or images on a screen or wall

chorus1 /ˈkɔːrəs/ noun

SONG [MUSIC] [C] the part of a song that is repeated several times

SINGING GROUP [MUSIC] [group] a large group of people who sing together

Cheesy /ˈtʃiːzi/ adjective informal

1 not fashionable and of low quality

Cheesy music

2 a cheesy grin

A wide smile that is not always sincere

In a rush

HURRY when you have to hurry or move somewhere quickly

I'm sorry I can't talk now, I'm in a rush.

Master's (degree) [EDUCATION] a higher university qualification

to study for a Master's degree

PhD = Doctor of Philosophy/ˌpiːeɪtʃˈdiː/ noun [C [EDUCATION] an advanced university qualification, or a person who has this qualification

a PhD course/programme

Maria has a PhD in mathematics.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nucjigby4Q

Lift /lɪft/ verb

You're not supposed to lift heavy weights after an operation.

Bend your knees when lifting heavy objects.

She lifted the books onto the table.

He lifted the girl onto his shoulders.

This is too heavy to lift.

Lift UP /lɪft/ verb1 UP [T] to put something or someone in a higher position

Could you help me lift this table, please?

She lifted the baby up and put him in his chair.

He lifted his glass to his lips.

Convertible /kənˈvɜːtəbl/ noun [ C ]

A car with a folding roof

Household chores

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUSPQ6BMd9w

Cat call (compliment): noises you make to a woman walking by…

stick /stɪk/ verb past stuck

The preparation helps the paint to stick to the surface.

The cake had stuck to the sides of the tin.

The silicon stops the ingredients from sticking to the pan.

Alice's hands were covered in glue and some of her fingers had stuck together.

A piece of chewing gum had stuck to the bottom of his shoe.

stick v JOIN stick1 /stɪk/ verb past stuck1 JOIN [I, T] to become joined to something else or to make something become joined to something else, usually with a substance like glue

Anne stuck a picture of her boyfriend on the wall.

The stamp wouldn't stick to the envelope.

With money to spare

It’s a no-show(-up) (plantón)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7QGHPevm1E

Date /deɪt/ verb

MEET [I, T] to regularly spend time with someone you have a romantic relationship with.

We've been dating for six months.

Word partners for promotion

gain / get / be given a promotion • promotion to sth

Sort of

Spoken

a) Used to say that something is partly true but does not describe the exact situation:

I sort of like him, but I don't know why.

'Do you know what I mean?' 'Sort of.'

ˌ Head ˈ office noun [usually singular]

The most important office of a company, or the people who work there.

Head office handles all complaints made against the company.