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„issue” This is a very important political issue.

„participate” Eight schools participated in the project.

„found” Founded in 1935 in Ohio, Alcoholics Anonymous is now a world-wide organisation.

„fund” This is just one of many projects funded by the EU.

„vulnerable” The army was in a vulnerable position.

„fundraising” Since she retired, my mother's been involved in loads of fundraising activities.

„telethon” Tomorrow night there's a telethon to raise money for victims of the recent tsunami.

„the album features…” His new album features remixes of all his classic songs.

„sketch” Dave drew a rough sketch of his apartment.

„powerful” Who is the most powerful man in Hollywood?

„transmit” We transmit our programme from the back of my father's van!

„version” The original version of the film was much better.

„bucket” I need to buy a new bucket - there's a hole in this one!

„eye-opening” I watched a really eye-opening documentary about the black market on TV last night.

„jelly” We had strawberry jelly and ice cream for dessert.

„hoot” The driver hooted at me as he drove past.

„corridor” Please wait in the corridor.

„unaccustomed” He was a country boy, unaccustomed to an urban way of life.

„worn out” You look worn out.

„burst with energy” Our new puppy is absolutely bursting with energy!

„donation” Please make a donation to the hospital fund.

„recruit” It’s not easy to recruit well-qualified people.

„guideline” New EU guidelines on meat production have been introduced for European farmers.

„volume” Can you turn down the volume on the TV?

„campaign” Have you been following the American election campaigns?

„desert” What's the biggest desert on Earth?

„research” Scientific research into heart disease.

„wrap” The present was wrapped in gold paper.

„subtropical” My country has a subtropical climate.

„homemade” Homemade jam.

„debt” She's in a lot of debt to the bank.

„domestic violence” Police are investigating a serious case of domestic violence where a young woman was hospitalised last night.

„drought” The biggest drought in a decade continues to affect people living in western Africa.

„drug abuse” Drug abuse is still a big problem in the poorer areas of the city.

„drunkenness” The majority of weekend hospital emergencies are related to drunkenness.

„famine” Did you see that TV programme last night about the great potato famine in Ireland.

„homelessness” The thing that shocked me the most about the country was the level of homelessness.

„lack” The lack of clean drinking water is often the biggest cause of disease after a natural disaster.

„obesity” One of the biggest health problems in the UK is obesity.

„poverty” Poverty and unemployment are increasing.

„decrease” Crime in urban areas decreased by 30% last year.

„permit” You need a permit to park your car here.

„research project” The scientists have just begun a three-year research project.

„raise awareness” Health officials have tried to raise awareness about AIDS.

„tent” We looked for a place to put up our tent.

„blanket” If you get cold during the night, there are extra blankets in the wardrobe.

„track” You can download her new track from the internet.

„accountable” The government is accountable to the people.

„CCTV” They've just installed CCTV cameras on my street.

„citizen” The mayor urged citizens to begin preparing for a major storm.

„deterrent” The new law should be an effective deterrent to car thieves.

„hand over” The soldiers were ordered to hand over their guns.

„invasion” I think that having CCTV on our streets is a complete invasion of privacy.

„keep track” I find it hard to keep track of new trends in fashion.

„law-abiding” She is a responsible, law-abiding citizen.

„log” Excuse me, I wish to log a complaint.

„microchip” Japan’s largest producer of microchips has just opened a factory in the UK.

„monitor” Your manager will closely monitor your progress.

„number plate” What colour are the number plates in your country?

„privacy” Teenagers need some privacy.

„speed camera” There are speed cameras everywhere nowadays!

„surveillance” Police have the man under surveillance.

„put up” We looked for a place to put up our tent.

„travel pass” If ticket collectors catch you without a travel pass you'll get a fine.

„stretch of beach” a beautiful stretch of beach

„filter” filtered drinking water

„identity card” If you want to buy alcohol you'll have to show your identity card to prove you're of age.

„official” US Administration officials

„infiltrate” Police attempts to infiltrate neo-Nazi groups have been unsuccessful.

„hacker” A hacker had managed to get into the system.

„install” The company has installed security cameras.

„surge” a surge in oil prices

„spot check” Police are doing spot checks on cars.

„landline” I'll be at home, so you can call me on the landline.

„register” You need to register with a doctor.

„installation” the installation and maintenance of alarm systems

„safeguard” laws to safeguard endangered animals

„secure” a secure job

„identify” She was unable to identify her attacker.

„regard” I’ve always regarded you as my friend.

„violation” human rights violations

„council” The local council decided to build a new school.

„taxpayer” It will cost taxpayers 1.3 million.

„pursue a career” He hoped to pursue a career in film-making.

„resolve” efforts to resolve the conflict in the Middle East

„request” The pilot requested permission to land.

„coordinate” Matching bag and accessories provide a complete ensemble of colour coordinates.

„enclose” Please enclose your payment.

„ensure” Ensure that the fire doors are kept clear.

„technique” guitar-playing techniques

„blur” His writing blurred beneath her tired eyes.

„prompt” Prompt action must be taken.

„frame” a picture in a wooden frame

„legal” It’s perfectly legal to charge a fee.

„fine” You'll pay a fine if your dog leaves something on the grass.

„plain” She was a plain woman and not a queen.

„cosmetic surgery” She decided to have a cosmetic surgery of her nose.

„theft” Car theft is on the increase in this area.

„reduction” a reduction in the number of students choosing science

„to some extent” I agree to some extent.

„convince” Her arguments didn’t convince me.

„injection” The nurse gave me an injection.

„liposuction” She wasn't fat but decided to have liposuction.

„file sharing” 2 years in prison for murder and 5 for file sharing

„stereotype” stereotypical images of women

„multi-tasking” Women are really good at multi-tasking

„unethical” The scientists have been charged with unethical medical practices.

„justifiable” I think the judge made a justifiable decision.

„inevitable” Death is inevitable.

„inoffensive” I thought the joke was completely inoffensive.

„outrageous” The price of petrol these days is absolutely outrageous!

„possession” Prisoners were allowed no personal possessions.

„wealthy” an extremely wealthy family

„decline” Coffee production declined.

„consumerism” the power of consumerism today

„by instalments” We’re paying for the car by monthly instalments.

„rat race” People working in multinational corporations are in a continuous rat race.

„assumption” We’re working on the assumption that prices will rise.

„purchase” Where did you purchase the car?

„designer label” a designer label such as Chanel

„treadmill” I run on treadmill every day.

„diminish” The country’s political influence has diminished recently.

„unreliable” The buses here are often unreliable.

„companionship” She joined the club for companionship.

„suitable” We are hoping to find a suitable school.

„whereas” Nowadays the journey takes six hours, whereas then it took several weeks.

„independent” a small independent bookshop

„concept” the concept of freedom for all

„stimulating” a stimulating conversation

„burglary” Burglaries have risen by 5%.

„measure” I measured it with a ruler.

„latter” the latter part of November

„victim” victims of crime

„suicide” There’s been a rise in the number of suicides among young men.

„overpopulation” efforts to reduce overpopulation

„current” her current boyfriend

„nickname” His nickname was ‘Curly’ because of his hair.

„admire” I always admired my mother for her courage and patience.