General Vocabulary

yeah A2

/jɛ(ə)/ An informal way of saying yes. Meaning Off Sound Off

hey A2

/heɪ/ An informal way of saying hello. Meaning Off Sound Off

uh A2

/ʌː/ used to mark hesitation, uncertainty, or a pause while speaking Meaning Off Sound Off

bit A2

/bɪt/ A small amount or piece of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

matter A2

/ˈmæt.ɚ/ A situation, subject, or affair that is being dealt with or considered. Meaning Off Sound Off

case A2

/keɪs/ A particular situation or example of something happening. Meaning Off Sound Off

part A2

/pɑɹt/ One of the pieces or amounts that make up a whole. Meaning Off Sound Off

stuff A2

/stʌf/ Things in general, when you do not say exactly what they are. Meaning Off Sound Off

chance A2

/t͡ʃæns/ An opportunity to do something. Meaning Off Sound Off

rest A2

/ɹɛst/ A period of relaxing or doing nothing in order to recover energy. Meaning Off Sound Off

trouble A2

/ˈtrʌbəl/ A problem, difficulty, or worry. Meaning Off Sound Off

wow A2

/waʊ/ Used to express excitement, surprise, or admiration. Meaning Off Sound Off

couple A2

/ˈkʌp.əl/ A small number; two or a few. Meaning Off Sound Off

fact A2

/fækt/ A piece of information that is true and can be proven. Meaning Off Sound Off

luck A2

/lʌk/ Good things that happen to you by chance rather than through your own effort. Meaning Off Sound Off

air A2

/ɛɚ/ The mixture of gases we breathe and that surrounds the Earth. Meaning Off Sound Off

dream A2

/dɹiːm/ A series of images and feelings that happen in your mind while you sleep. Meaning Off Sound Off

sign A2

/ˈsaɪn/ A board or notice that gives information, directions, or a warning. Meaning Off Sound Off

fault A2

/fɔlt/ Responsibility for something bad that has happened. Meaning Off Sound Off

figure A2

/ˈfɪɡjɚ/ A number, especially one written as a digit. Meaning Off Sound Off

mistake A2

/mɪˈsteɪk/ Something done wrong because of bad judgment, carelessness, or lack of knowledge. Meaning Off Sound Off

system A2

/ˈsɪstəm/ A set of connected parts that work together as a whole. Meaning Off Sound Off

Christmas A2

/ˈkrɪsməs/ the Christian festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, celebrated on 25 December Meaning Off Sound Off

force A2

/foɹs/ Physical power or strength used on something. Meaning Off Sound Off

mark A2

/mɑɹk/ A spot, line, or stain on a surface that you can see. Meaning Off Sound Off

seat A2

/siːt/ Something you sit on, such as a chair or part of a chair. Meaning Off Sound Off

beginning A2

/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/ The first part of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

moon A2

/mun/ The large round object that shines in the sky at night and circles the Earth. Meaning Off Sound Off

yep A2

/jɛp/ informal: yes; used to give an affirmative answer or confirm a statement Meaning Off Sound Off

stage A2

/steɪd͡ʒ/ A raised platform where actors, singers, or speakers perform in front of an audience. Meaning Off Sound Off

track A2

/ˈtræk/ A path or rough road. Meaning Off Sound Off

level A2

/ˈlɛvəl/ A position on a scale that shows how much, how high, or how good something is. Meaning Off Sound Off

ray A2

/ɹeɪ/ A narrow beam of light or other energy. Meaning Off Sound Off

grace A2

/ɡɹeɪs/ Smooth, elegant, and beautiful movement. Meaning Off Sound Off

corner A2

/ˈkɔɹnɚ/ The point where two walls, edges, or sides meet. Meaning Off Sound Off

speed A2

/spiːd/ How fast something moves or happens. Meaning Off Sound Off

copy A2

/ˈkɑpi/ Something made to look exactly like another thing. Meaning Off Sound Off

target A2

/ˈtɑɹ.ɡɪt/ A goal or result that you aim to achieve. Meaning Off Sound Off

base A2

/beɪs/ The bottom part of something that it stands or rests on. Meaning Off Sound Off

success A2

/səkˈsɛs/ The achieving of something you wanted or planned. Meaning Off Sound Off

fancy A2

/ˈfæn.si/ A liking or desire for something. Meaning Off Sound Off

pity A2

/ˈpɪt.i/ A sad and unfortunate thing; something to be regretted. Meaning Off Sound Off

palace A2

/ˈpæl.ɪs/ A large, grand building where a king, queen, or other ruler lives. Meaning Off Sound Off

midnight A2

/ˈmɪd(ˌ)naɪt/ Twelve o'clock at night. Meaning Off Sound Off

advantage A2

/ədˈvæn.tɪd͡ʒ/ Something that helps you or puts you in a better position than others. Meaning Off Sound Off

mail A2

/meɪl/ Letters and parcels sent and delivered through the post. Meaning Off Sound Off

mirror A2

/ˈmiɹ.ɚ/ A piece of glass with a special backing that you can see your reflection in. Meaning Off Sound Off

rate A2

/ɹeɪt/ The amount charged or paid for something. Meaning Off Sound Off

load A2

/loʊd/ A heavy thing that is carried. Meaning Off Sound Off

dust A2

/dʌst/ Fine, dry powder made of tiny bits of dirt or other matter that settles on surfaces or floats in the air. Meaning Off Sound Off

toast A2

/toʊst/ Slices of bread made brown and crisp by heating. Meaning Off Sound Off

goal A2

/ɡoʊl/ Something you are trying to achieve. Meaning Off Sound Off

range A2

/ˈreɪndʒ/ A set of different things of the same general kind. Meaning Off Sound Off

effort A2

/ˈɛf.ɚt/ The physical or mental energy used to do something. Meaning Off Sound Off

shadow A2

/ˈʃædoʊ/ A dark shape made on a surface when something blocks the light. Meaning Off Sound Off

understanding A2

/ˌʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ Knowledge of how something works or what it means. Meaning Off Sound Off

robin A2

/ˈɹɑ.bɪn/ A small songbird with a bright red or orange breast. Meaning Off Sound Off

ID A2

/aɪˈdiː/ An official card or document that proves who you are. Meaning Off Sound Off

episode A2

/ˈɛp.ə.soʊd/ One part of a story shown in a TV or radio series. Meaning Off Sound Off

rope A2

/ɹoʊp/ A strong, thick cord made of twisted fibres or wires. Meaning Off Sound Off

detail A2

/ˈdi.teɪl/ A single small fact or piece of information about something. Meaning Off Sound Off

background A2

/ˈbæk(ɡ)ɹaʊnd/ The part of a scene or picture that is behind the main objects. Meaning Off Sound Off

crown A2

/kraʊn/ A round decoration worn on the head by a king or queen, often made of gold and jewels. Meaning Off Sound Off

title A2

/ˈtaɪ.tl̩/ The name of a book, film, song, or other work. Meaning Off Sound Off

diamond A2

/ˈdaɪ.ə.mənd/ A very hard, clear precious stone made of carbon, used in jewellery and cutting tools. Meaning Off Sound Off

lane A2

/leɪn/ One of the marked strips that divide a road for a single line of vehicles. Meaning Off Sound Off

drawing A2

/ˈdɹɑ.ɪŋ/ A picture made with a pen, pencil, or crayon. Meaning Off Sound Off

ending A2

/ˈɛndɪŋ/ The last part of a story, film, or event Meaning Off Sound Off

anniversary A2

/ˌæn.ɪˈvɝ.s(ə.)ɹi/ A date that marks an exact number of years since something important happened. Meaning Off Sound Off

tune A2

/tuːn/ A series of musical notes that make a pleasant pattern; a melody. Meaning Off Sound Off

ouch A2

/aʊtʃ/ used to express sudden physical pain Meaning Off Sound Off

frame A2

/fɹeɪm/ A border that surrounds and holds a picture, photo, or mirror. Meaning Off Sound Off

habit A2

/ˈhæb.ɪt/ Something you do often and almost without thinking. Meaning Off Sound Off

sample A2

/ˈsæm.pəl/ A small part of something used to show what the whole is like. Meaning Off Sound Off

noon A2

/nun/ Twelve o'clock in the middle of the day; midday. Meaning Off Sound Off

kit A2

/kɪt/ A set of items needed for a particular purpose, often kept together. Meaning Off Sound Off

photograph A2

/ˈfoʊ.təˌɡɹæf/ A picture made with a camera. Meaning Off Sound Off

junk A2

/d͡ʒɐŋk/ Old or useless things that you no longer want. Meaning Off Sound Off

headache A2

/ˈhɛdeɪk/ A pain in the head. Meaning Off Sound Off

knee A2

/ni/ The joint in the middle of your leg, where it bends. Meaning Off Sound Off

string A2

/ˈstrɪŋ/ Thin cord or rope used for tying things. Meaning Off Sound Off

granny A2

/ˈɡɹæni/ Your grandmother (informal). Meaning Off Sound Off

review A2

/ɹɪˈvjuː/ A written or spoken opinion that judges a book, film, product, or performance. Meaning Off Sound Off

pile A2

/paɪl/ A number of things lying on top of one another; a heap. Meaning Off Sound Off

chin A2

/t͡ʃɪn/ The part of the face below the mouth. Meaning Off Sound Off

manner A2

/ˈmænɚ/ The way in which something is done or happens. Meaning Off Sound Off

item A2

/ˈaɪ.təm/ A single thing in a group or on a list Meaning Off Sound Off

blanket A2

/ˈblæŋ.kɪt/ A thick, soft cover used to keep you warm, especially on a bed. Meaning Off Sound Off

method A2

/ˈmɛθəd/ A particular way of doing something, especially a planned or organized one. Meaning Off Sound Off

diary A2

/ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹi/ A book in which you write down what happens to you each day and your private thoughts. Meaning Off Sound Off

instant A2

/ˈɪnstənt/ A very short moment of time. Meaning Off Sound Off

lip A2

/ˈlɪp/ Either of the two soft edges around the opening of the mouth. Meaning Off Sound Off

error A2

/ˈɛɹəɹ/ A mistake or something done wrong by accident. Meaning Off Sound Off

rap A2

/ɹæp/ A style of music in which words are spoken rhythmically over a beat. Meaning Off Sound Off

envelope A2

/ˈɛnvəˌloʊp/ A flat paper cover in which you put a letter before posting it. Meaning Off Sound Off

slice A2

/slaɪs/ A thin, flat piece cut from something. Meaning Off Sound Off