Manser Useful Dictionary of Derived Words

1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-4835-8551-2
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E-Book, Englisch, 200 Seiten

The aim of the 'Useful Dictionary of Derived Words' is to help you increase your vocabulary. In this dictionary, each entry consists of a main entry word in BOLD CAPITAL letters followed by words that are derived from that base word. For example, the main entry word CONSIDER is followed by words that are derived from that base word such as considered, considering, considerable, considerably, considerate, considerately, consideration, inconsiderable, inconsiderate, inconsiderately. Concise definitions and examples in full sentences are given to show the main meanings and uses of every word that is included. The dictionary contains nearly 3,000 main entry words and about 10,000 derived words.

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Manser, Martin

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BACTERIA n pl tiny animals that cause illnesses or changes in the nature of substances: She cleaned the sink with a detergent designed to kill bacteria. bacterial adj to do with bacteria: The doctor said the child was suffering from a bacterial infection. bacteriological adj to do with bacteria: The soldiers wore special suits to protect them from bacteriological weapons. bacteriologist n expert in bacteriology: She studied medicine and decided to become a bacteriologist. bacteriology n study of bacteria: The exact nature of the disease was established through bacteriology.

BACK n 1 side of an animal’s body that is opposite the front or (of four-footed animals) highest from the ground: The dog rolled onto its back. 2 part of an object that is opposite or furthest away from the front or that is out of sight: Cars are parked at the back of the building. 3 player in some games, such as football, who tries to stop the other side from attacking: The opposition’s right back was sent off for fouling. back adj 1 that is behind: I knocked on the back door of the house. 2 late; that should have been paid sooner: We’ll be evicted if we don’t pay the back rent. 3 past: Look through back issues of the magazine until you find the article. back adv 1 away from the front or the scene of action: The enemy attacked fiercely then fell back. 2 (to) where the person or thing was before: They were back for lunch. Put that back, you naughty boy. 3 in return: Don’t hit back if you’re attacked. 4 ago; in the past: I knew him well, some years back. back vb 1 move backwards: A car was backing out of the garage. 2 support or encourage: Why don’t you back your local team? 3 put money into a project, or bet on horses, etc.: She backed the winner in the Grand National. background n 1 conditions, events, etc., that exist when something happens: The story unfolds against the background of the Civil War. 2 social class from which someone comes: The teacher always tried to help children from poor backgrounds. backing n support or encouragement: The project cannot succeed without substantial government backing. backward adj late in developing: This society is considered backward in comparison to developed countries. backward adv also backwards 1 in the direction in which the back is facing: She took a backward step in surprise. 2 from the end to the beginning: We got there in an hour but travelling backward took much longer.

BAD adj 1 of poor quality: Her essay was so bad that it earned no marks at all. 2 morally wrong or evil: Only a very bad person could commit such a crime. 3 harmful: Eating too much fat is bad for you. 4 unsuitable for a particular purpose: It was a bad idea to travel at a holiday weekend. 5 serious: He caught a bad cold and had to stay off school. 6 rotten or sour: One of the eggs in the box was bad. badly adv 1 in a bad way: The painting had been badly done. 2 very much: I badly need to go. badness n state of being bad: The badness of her handiwork was immediately obvious. worse adj 1 more bad: the day started off sunny, but worse weather was to follow. worse adv more badly: My brother played worse than me in the football game. worsen vb become worse: The weather was rapidly worsening. worst adj most bad: It was the worst film I’ve ever seen. worst adv most badly: Which of your classmates performed worst in the test?

BAKE 1 vb cook food in an oven: You can either boil or bake the potatoes. 2 vb (informal) be very hot: Rome was baking in midsummer heat. baker n person who makes and sells bread: A delicious aroma was coming from the baker’s shop. bakery n place where bread is made: Go down to the bakery and buy a loaf. baking n 1 act of cooking food in an oven: I’m becoming quite good at baking. 2 baked food: There was a stall selling home baking. baking adj very hot: Many Parisians leave the city in the baking heat of August.

BALANCE n 1 upright position kept by the even spread of weight: I staggered briefly but soon regained my balance. 2 state of containing the right amount of each of the elements of a thing: A healthy diet involves a proper balance of different foods. 3 amount of money still owed: You can pay a deposit now and pay the balance on delivery. balance vb 1 (cause to) be in balance: She was balancing on top of the wall. 2 consider the force of various arguments: We have to balance his account against what the others have said. 3 cause money paid and received to be equal: the accountant’s job is to balance the accounts of the business. 4 be equal: The amounts of income and expenditure do not balance. balanced adj 1 considering various arguments: You can depend on this newspaper to give a balanced account of events. 2 containing the right amount of each of the elements of a thing: The secret of staying healthy is to have a balanced diet. 3 calm and sensible: She’s the kind of balanced individual that people go to for advice. unbalanced adj The journalist was accused of unbalanced reporting. The doctor said her unbalanced diet was making her ill. I started to believe that he was mentally unbalanced.

BALD adj 1 with little or no hair on your head: He was a bald man of about forty. 2 plainly stated: Just give me the bald facts. balding adj losing your hair: She described him as six feet tall, balding, and smartly dressed. baldly adv Baldly put, the country is in a bad way. baldness n 1 lack of hair: Baldness seems to run in his family. 2 plainness: The baldness of his account didn’t convey the victims’ suffering.

BALLOON n 1 very light rubber bag filled with air for children to play with: Every party guest was given a balloon and a paper hat. 2 large bag that floats in the air when filled with a gas that is lighter than air: One day I’d like to have a flight in a balloon. ballooning n sport of flying in a basket below a balloon: One of my hobbies is hot-air ballooning. balloonist n person who flies in a basket hanging below a balloon: At the air fair a balloonist was offering to take passengers up for a brief flight.

BAN vb 1 forbid something: It was decided to ban smoking in public places. 2 refuse a right, membership, etc., to someone: After the crash she was banned from driving for a year. ban n act of banning or state of being banned: A total ban on smoking came into force. banned adj forbidden: These dogs have been trained to sniff out banned substances in luggage. banning n forbidding: The banning of drink-driving has undoubtedly saved many lives.

BANK n organization that looks after money for its customers: I went to the bank to withdraw some cash. bank vb 1 put money into a bank: The business banks most of its profits but reinvests some. 2 have an account with a bank: She banks with the same bank as her parents. banker n person holding a high position in a bank: He works in the city as an investment banker. banking n business of banks and bankers: She chose a career in banking.

BANKRUPT adj with no money left to pay your debts: Bankrupt person are usually unable to borrow money. bankrupt n bankrupt person: They bought the house cheaply from a bankrupt. bankrupt vb make bankrupt: Many people were bankrupted by the recession. bankruptcy n state of being bankrupt: The workers all lost their jobs when the company had to declare bankruptcy.

BAR n 1 piece of hard substance, longer than it is wide: The victim was struck on the head with an iron bar. I bought a bar of chocolate and a fizzy drink. 2 something that prevents or forbids: Poverty should not be a bar to a good education. 3 regular division of a piece of music: She was counting the number of beats to the bar. 4 place where drinks are served in a pub, etc.: I’ll meet you in the bar at lunchtime. bar vb 1 forbid an action: Regulations bar you from keeping a pet in your apartment. 2 keep someone out: His unruly behaviour forced the committee to bar him from the club. 3 block a road: The rebels barred the road with stolen vehicles. barred adj fitted with metal bars to prevent entry or exit: I couldn’t...