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Word lists

Abbreviations: n/np = noun / noun phrase; v/vp = verb / verb phrase; adj/adjp = adjective /
adjective phrase; adv/advp = adverb / adverb phrase; pv = phrasal verb; T/I = transitive /
intransitive; C/U = countable / uncountable
The numbers indicate the page on which the word or phrase first appears. RS indicates that the
word or phrase appears in the recording script.

Unit 1 highly gifted adj (11) extremely intelligent, or having a
natural ability to do something extremely well
automated adj (13) done by machines and not people
human potential np [U] (11) people’s ability to develop
base something on something vp [T] (11) If you base and achieve good things in the future
something on facts or ideas, you use those facts or ideas
inspire v [T] (11) to make someone feel enthusiastic
to develop it.
about a subject and give them the idea to do something
bring people together vp [T] (11) If an organisation or
institute n [C] (11) an organisation where people do a
activity brings people together, it causes people to do
particular kind of scientific or educational work
something as a group.
interact with someone/something vp [T] (11) If two
by the time phrase (14) at the point when
people or things interact with each other, they speak or
channel resources into something vp [T] (12) to use do things with each other.
energy and effort for a particular purpose
master v [T] (11) to learn how to do something very well
a common desire np [C] (11) a strong feeling of wanting
obtain v [T] (17) to get something that you want
to achieve or have something, felt by all the members of
a group recruitment program(me) np [C] (RS) a series of actions
intended to get people to join an organisation or work for
concentrate on something vp [T] (12) to use most of
a company
your time and effort to do something
remain unchanged vp (17) to stay the same, not
crucial adj (12) necessary to make something succeed
changing in any way
down-to-earth adj (11) practical and realistic
responsible for something adj (11) being the person
discipline n [C] (11) a particular subject of study who causes something to happen
everyday adj (11) normal and used every day sensors plural n (11) pieces of equipment that can find
extraordinary adj (11) very unusual, special or heat, light, etc.
surprising take something for granted phrase (11) to use
facilities plural n (10) buildings, equipment or services something all the time, without thinking how useful it is
that are provided for a particular purpose or how lucky you are to have it
field n [C] (RS) an area of study or activity telecoms n [U] (9) short for telecommunications, the
process or business of sending information or messages
get to the top phrase (RS) to succeed in getting one of
by telephone, radio, etc.
the most important jobs in a particular career
thus adv (16) in this way
go on to do something vp (12) to do something after
first doing something else a vast range (of) np [C] (11) a very large number of
different things
growth rate np [C] (16) the speed at which something
increases visible adj (11) able to be seen
high achiever np [C] (9) a very successful person who vocational training np [U] (9) the learning of skills that
achieves a lot in their life prepare you for a job