1.unwittingly (adv.) [ʌnˈwɪtɪŋli]

in a way that is not conscious or deliberate

Ex: Many parents unwittingly place their children in danger by not making sure they wear seat belts.

                

2.endorse (v.) [ɪnˈdɔː(r)s]

to express support for someone or something, especially in public

Ex: All endorsed the treaty as critically important for achieving peace.

 

3.referral (n.) [rɪˈfɜːrəl]

the process of sending someone to another person or place for help, information, or advice

Ex: My doctor gave me a referral to a heart specialist.

 

4.poll (n.) [pəʊl]

an occasion when a lot of people are asked what they feel about something, usually by a company paid by a political party, television programme etc

Ex: They're worried about the government's present low standing in the polls.

 

5.phase (n.) [feɪz]

a particular period of time during the development of something

Ex: The war was about to enter its final phase.

 

6.spoil (v.) [spɔɪl]

to affect something in a way that makes it worse, less attractive, or less enjoyable

Ex: Radio towers spoilt the view.

 

7.knack (n.) [næk]

a skill or ability

Ex: She had a knack of making people feel really special.

 

8.fringe (n.) [frɪndʒ]

short hair that hangs down over your forehead. The American word is bangs

Ex: My fringe needs cutting.

 

9.contemplate (v.) [ˈkɒntəmˌpleɪt]

to consider doing something in the future

Ex: I'm contemplating retirement next year.

 

10.welfare (n.) [ˈwelfeə(r)]

the health and happiness of people

Ex: We intend to make child welfare one of our priorities.

 

11.setback (n.) [ˈsetˌbæk]

a problem that delays or that stops progress or makes a situation worse

Ex: Falling share prices may be another setback for the troubled economy.

 

12.exile (n.) [ˈeksaɪl]

a situation in which you are forced to live in a foreign country because you cannot live in your own country, usually for political reasons

Ex: The country's former leader has been living in exile for two years.

 

13.mob (n.) [mɒb]

a large crowd of people that is dangerous or difficult to control: can be followed by a singular or plural verb

Ex: An angry mob surrounded the palace.

 

14.skull (n.) [skʌl]

the bones of the head

Ex: His skull was fractured in the accident.

 

15.provision (n.) [prəˈvɪʒ(ə)n]

the act of providing something that someone needs

Ex: The Red Cross is in charge of the provision of emergency relief.

 

16.ammunition (n.) [ˌæmjʊˈnɪʃ(ə)n]

facts or evidence that can be used against someone in an argument

Ex: The recent news report provided more ammunition for opponents of GM foods.

 

17.stockpile (n.) [ˈstɒkˌpaɪl]

a large collection of things that may be needed

Ex: The country is believed to have stockpiles of chemical weapons.

 

18.recollection (n.) [ˌrekəˈlekʃ(ə)n]

the ability to remember something that has happened

Ex: To the best of my recollection, we've never met.

 

19.alienated (adj.) [ˈeɪliəˌneɪtɪd]

feeling that you do not belong in a particular society, place, or group

Ex: Many teachers are feeling alienated.

 

20.timid (adj.) [ˈtɪmɪd]

shy and nervous

Ex: She gave me a timid smile.

 

21.succumb (v.) [səˈkʌm]

to lose your ability to fight against someone or something, and to allow them to control or persuade you

Ex: First they said no, but eventually they succumbed.

 

22.sip (v.) [sɪp]

to drink in small amounts

Ex: She was already sitting at the bar, sipping wine.

 

23.provoke (v.) [prəˈvəʊk]

to deliberately try to make someone angry

Ex: He's just trying to provoke you.

 

24.submission (n.) [səbˈmɪʃ(ə)n]

a document that you formally give to someone who will make a decision about it

Ex: All submissions must be received by 10 April.

 

25.ritual (n.) [ˈrɪtʃuəl]

something that you do regularly and always in the same way

Ex: Their meetings became a weekly ritual.