General Vocabulary
High-utility words that do not belong cleanly to a narrower subject.
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oh
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/oʊ/
Used to express surprise.
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okay
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/ˌoʊˈkeɪ/
used to express agreement, acceptance, or readiness to move on
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thing
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/θɪŋ/
An object that is not named exactly.
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world
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/wɜɹld/
The planet Earth and everything on it.
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problem
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/ˈpɹɑbləm/
A difficult situation that needs to be dealt with or solved.
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turn
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/tɜrn/
A change in the direction you are moving or facing.
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fire
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/ˈfaɪɹ/
The flames, heat, and light produced when something burns.
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bye
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/baɪ/
Used to say goodbye.
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line
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/laɪn/
A long, thin mark on a surface.
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piece
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/piːs/
A part of something larger, or an amount broken or cut off.
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bag
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/bæɡ/
A soft container with an opening at the top, used to carry or hold things.
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sun
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/sʌn/
The star that gives light and heat to the Earth and the other planets.
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box
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/bɑks/
A container with stiff, flat sides, usually used for holding or carrying things.
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star
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/stɑɹ/
A bright point of light seen in the night sky.
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list
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/lɪst/
A set of items written or printed one after another.
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green
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/ɡɹin/
The colour of grass and leaves, between yellow and blue.
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form
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/fɔɹm/
A type or kind of something.
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band
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/bænd/
A group of musicians who play together.
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note
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/noʊt/
A short piece of writing to help you remember something.
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grandma
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/ˈɡɹænmɑː/
Your grandmother (informal).
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photo
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/ˈfoʊ.toʊ/
A picture made with a camera.
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example
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/ɪɡˈzæm.pəl/
A particular thing chosen to show what a larger group is like.
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grandpa
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/ˈɡɹæm.pɑː/
Your grandfather (informal).
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cream
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/kɹiːm/
The thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top.
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subject¹
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/ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɛkt/
The thing being talked or written about.
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pair
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/pɛ(ə)ɹ/
Two things that match and are used together.
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toilet
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/ˈtɔɪ.lət/
A bowl with a seat, connected to water pipes, used for getting rid of bodily waste.
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event
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/ɪˈvɛnt/
Something that happens, especially something important.
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glasses
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/ˈɡlæsɪz/
A pair of lenses in a frame worn over the eyes to help you see.
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yellow
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/ˈjɛloʊ/
The colour of lemons and sunflowers.
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pink
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/ˈpiŋk/
A pale red colour, like that of many flowers.
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garbage
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/ˈɡɑɹ.bɪd͡ʒ/
Things you throw away because they are no longer wanted; waste.
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sandwich
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/ˈsænˌ(d)wɪt͡ʃ/
Two slices of bread with a filling between them.
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coke
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/koʊk/
A glass, bottle, or can of cola, especially Coca-Cola.
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bucket
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/ˈbʌk.ət/
An open container with a handle, used for carrying liquids or other things
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cookie
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/ˈkʊki/
A small, flat, sweet cake (called a biscuit in British English).
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sunshine
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/ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
The light and warmth that come directly from the sun.
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purple
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/ˈpɝ.pl̩/
A colour made by mixing red and blue.
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cafe
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/ˌkæˈfeɪ/
A small restaurant where you can buy drinks and light meals.
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jeans
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/d͡ʒiːnz/
Trousers made from strong denim cotton, usually blue.
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T-shirt
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/ˈtiːʃɚt/
A light, short-sleeved shirt with no collar or buttons, often made of cotton.
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vase
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/veɪs/
A tall open container used to hold flowers or as a decoration.
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Olympics
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/oʊˈlɪmpɪks/
The international sporting event held every four years where athletes from many countries compete.
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dictionary
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/ˈdɪk.ʃəˌnɛ.ɹi/
A book or app that lists words in alphabetical order and explains their meanings, spelling, and pronunciation.
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bookstore
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/ˈbʊkˌstɔr/
A shop where books are sold.
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CD player
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credit card
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/ˈkɹɛdɪt ˌkɑɹd/
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dining room
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/ˈdaɪnɪŋˌɹum/
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each other
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/iˈt͡ʃʌð.ɚ/
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have to
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/ˈhæf.tu/
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'm
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/əm/
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Miss
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/mɪs/
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mobile phone
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're
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's
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stood
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/stʊd/
past of stand
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stewed
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/stuːd/
cooked slowly in liquid
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