Actions & Processes

set B1

/sɛt/ To put or place something in a particular position. M S

hurry B1

/ˈhʌ.ɹi/ To do something or move quickly because there is little time. M S

glad B1

/ɡlæd/ Happy and pleased about something. M S

amazing B1

/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ Extremely good; wonderful. M S

swear B1

/ˈswɛɚ/ To use rude or offensive language. M S

grab B1

/ɡɹæb/ To take hold of something suddenly and firmly. M S

press B1

/ˈprɛs/ To push firmly against something. M S

otherwise B1

/ˈʌð.ɚˌwaɪz/ If things were different; or else. M S

deserve B1

/dɪˈzɝv/ To be worthy of something good or bad because of how you have acted. M S

lay B1

/leɪ/ To put something down carefully, usually in a flat position. M S

breath B1

/bɹeθ/ The air that you take into your lungs and let out again. M S

breathe B1

/bɹið/ To take air into your lungs and let it out again. M S

prepared B1

/pɹɪˈpɛɹd/ Made ready in advance. M S

fake B1

/feɪ̯k/ Not real; made to look genuine in order to deceive. M S

breathing B1

/ˈbɹiðɪŋ/ The act of taking air in and out of the lungs. M S

suicide B1

/ˈsuɪˌsaɪd/ The act of intentionally killing oneself. M S

concerned B1

/kənˈsɝnd/ worried about something M S

pray B1

/pɹeɪ/ To speak to a god, often to give thanks or ask for help. M S

signal B1

/ˈsɪɡnəl/ A sound, gesture, or light used to give information, a warning, or an order. M S

bless B1

/blɛs/ To ask God to protect or help someone or something. M S

fixed B1

/fɪkst/ Not changing; staying the same. M S

deliver B1

/dɪˈlɪv.ɚ/ To take goods, letters, or other items to a place or person. M S

chase B1

/t͡ʃeɪs/ To run after someone or something in order to catch them. M S

council B1

/ˈkaʊn.səl/ A group of people chosen to manage or govern something, such as a town. M S

union B1

/ˈjuː.njən/ An organized group of workers formed to protect their rights and bargain with employers. M S

desperate B1

/ˈdɛs.p(ə.)ɹət/ Needing or wanting something so much that you will do anything to get it. M S

warn B1

/wɔɹn/ To tell someone about a possible danger or problem so they can avoid it. M S

convince B1

/kənˈvɪns/ To make someone believe that something is true, often by using arguments or evidence. M S

exact B1

/ɪɡˈzækt/ Completely correct and accurate in every detail. M S

defend B1

/dɪˈfɛnd/ To protect someone or something from attack or harm. M S

dump B1

/dʌmp/ To get rid of something by throwing it away carelessly. M S

engaged B1

/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒd/ Having formally agreed to marry someone. M S

commit B1

/kəˈmɪt/ To do something wrong or illegal, such as a crime. M S

slip B1

/slɪp/ To slide and lose your balance suddenly. M S

intend B1

/ɪnˈtɛnd/ to plan or want to do something. M S

gee B1

/d͡ʒiː/ An exclamation used to show surprise, excitement, or mild frustration. M S

guarantee B1

/ˌɡæɹ.ənˈtiː/ To promise that something will happen or be done. M S

deny B1

/dəˈnaɪ/ To say that something is not true. M S

struggle B1

/ˈstrʌgəl/ To try very hard to do something difficult. M S

package B1

/pa.ked͡ʒ/ Something wrapped or boxed up to be carried or sent; a parcel. M S

option B1

/ˈɑpʃən/ One of several things you can choose from. M S

charity B1

/ˈt͡ʃɛɹəti/ An organization that helps people in need. M S

balance B1

/ˈbæləns/ A state in which different parts or forces are equal or steady, so nothing tips over or dominates. M S

routine B1

/ɹuˈtin/ A fixed set of things you usually do in a regular order. M S

injured B1

/ˈɪnd͡ʒɚd/ Hurt or harmed physically. M S

cage B1

/keɪd͡ʒ/ A container made of bars or wire for keeping animals or birds. M S

awkward B1

/ˈaːk.wɐd/ Making you feel embarrassed or uncomfortable. M S

aim B1

/eɪm/ To plan or intend to do something. M S

determined B1

/dɪˈtɝmɪnd/ Having decided firmly to do something and not letting anything stop you. M S

motive B1

/ˈmoʊtɪv/ A reason that makes someone want to do something. M S

patrol B1

/pəˈtɹoʊl/ The act of moving around an area regularly to keep it safe and watch for trouble. M S

fantasy B1

/ˈfæntəsi/ Something you imagine that is pleasant but unlikely to happen. M S

charm B1

/t͡ʃɑɹm/ A quality that makes someone or something attractive and pleasing. M S

capture B1

/ˈkɛp.(t)ʃɘː/ To catch a person or animal and hold them as a prisoner. M S

shocked B1

/ˈʃɑːkt/ Very surprised and upset by something. M S

pin B1

/ˈpɪn/ A short, thin piece of metal with a sharp point, used to fasten things together. M S

aid B1

/ˈeɪd/ Help or support, especially given to people in need. M S

brief B1

/bɹiːf/ Lasting only a short time. M S

tend B1

/ˈtɛnd/ To usually do something or be likely to behave in a certain way. M S

tent B1

/tɛnt/ A shelter made of cloth stretched over poles, used for camping outdoors. M S

propose B1

/pɹəˈpoʊz/ To suggest a plan or course of action for people to consider. M S

tense B1

/tɛns/ A form of a verb that shows when an action happens, such as past, present, or future. M S

recommend B1

/ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/ To suggest something or someone as good or suitable. M S

effective B1

/ɪˈfɛktɪv/ Working well and producing the result you want. M S

blessing B1

/ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/ Something good that you are grateful for. M S

forbidden B1

/fɚˈbɪ.dn̩/ Not allowed; officially banned. M S

humor B1

/ˈhjuːmɚ/ The quality of being funny or amusing. M S

require B1

/ɹɪˈkwaɪɹ/ To need something. M S

needle B1

/ˈniːdəl/ A thin, pointed metal tool used for sewing, with a hole at one end for thread. M S

independent B1

/ˌɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dənt/ Free from outside control; not ruled by another country or authority. M S

terror B1

/ˈtɛɹ.ɚ/ Very strong fear. M S

tire B1

/ˈtaɪ̯ɚ/ A rubber ring filled with air that fits around a wheel of a car or bicycle. M S

register B1

/ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪ.stɚ/ To put your name on an official list in order to do something. M S

combination B1

/ˌkɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/ A mix of two or more different things joined together. M S

assistance B1

/əˈsɪstəns/ Help given to someone who needs it. M S

rely B1

/ɹɪˈlaɪ/ To depend on or trust someone or something to do what you need. M S

pale B1

/ˈpeɪl/ Light in colour, not strong or bright. M S

fuss B1

/fʊs/ Unnecessary worry, excitement, or activity about something small. M S

collar B1

/ˈkɑ.ləɹ/ The part of a shirt, coat, or dress that fits around the neck. M S

helpless B1

/ˈhɛlplɪs/ Not able to look after yourself or do things without help. M S

luxury B1

/ˈlʌɡ.ʒə.ɹi/ Great comfort and pleasure, usually involving expensive things. M S

accurate B1

/ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt/ Correct and free from mistakes. M S

curtain B1

/ˈkɜɹt(ə)n/ A piece of cloth hung over a window to keep out light or give privacy. M S

harbor B1

/ˈhɑɹbɚ/ A sheltered area of water where ships can stay safely. M S

phrase B1

/fɹeɪz/ A group of words that go together and act as a unit, but do not form a full sentence. M S

fortunate B1

/ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt/ Lucky; having or bringing good luck. M S

expose B1

/ɪkˈspoʊz/ To uncover something so that it can be seen. M S

confusion B1

/kənˈfjuːʒən/ A state of not understanding clearly or not knowing what to do. M S

repay B1

/ɹiˈpeɪ/ To pay back money that you owe. M S

capacity B1

/kəˈpæ.sɪ.ti/ The amount that something can hold or contain. M S

assist B1

/əˈsɪst/ To help someone do something. M S

contain B1

/kənˈteɪn/ To hold or have something inside. M S

gesture B1

/ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɚ/ A movement of the hands, head, or body to express something. M S

engage B1

/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ To take part in something or get involved with it. M S

reserve B1

/ɹɪˈzɝv/ To arrange for a room, table, or seat to be kept for you in advance. M S

involve B1

/ɪnˈvoːv/ To include something as a necessary part or result M S