General Vocabulary
High-utility words that do not belong cleanly to a narrower subject.
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daylight
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/ˈdeɪˌlaɪt/
The natural light that comes from the sun during the day.
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bra
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/bɹɑː/
A piece of women's underwear worn to support the breasts.
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toe
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/toʊ/
One of the five digits at the end of the foot.
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column
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/ˈkɑləm/
A tall, vertical post used to support a building or as decoration.
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painter
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/ˈpeɪntɚ/
An artist who creates pictures using paint.
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spoon
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/spuːn/
A utensil with a small bowl-shaped end and a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving.
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earthquake
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/ˈɝθkweɪk/
A sudden, violent shaking of the ground caused by movements deep inside the earth.
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stamp
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/stæmp/
A small piece of paper you stick on a letter or parcel to show the postage has been paid.
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reunion
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/ɹiːˈjuːnjən/
A social gathering where members of a group who have been apart meet again.
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mug
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/mʌɡ/
A large cup with a handle, used for hot drinks.
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scarf
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/ˈskɑɹf/
A piece of cloth worn around the neck or head for warmth or decoration.
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poster
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/ˈpoʊstɚ/
A large printed sheet, often with a picture, put up on a wall to advertise something or for decoration.
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Easter
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/ˈiː.stɚ/
the Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, observed on a Sunday in spring
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chart
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/t͡ʃɑɹt/
A drawing or diagram that shows information clearly, often with numbers or figures.
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globe
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/ɡloʊb/
The world; planet Earth.
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spaghetti
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/spəˈɡɛti/
A type of pasta made in long, thin strings.
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sunlight
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/ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/
The natural light that comes from the sun.
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hooray
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/hʊˈreɪ/
used to express joy, approval, or celebration
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hike
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/haɪk/
A long walk in the countryside, usually for pleasure or exercise.
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aisle
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/ˈaɪl/
A passage between rows of seats or shelves, as in a theatre, plane, or shop.
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audio
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/ˈɔ.di.oʊ/
Sound, especially when it is recorded or broadcast.
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container
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/kənˈteɪnɚ/
An object such as a box, jar, or bottle used to hold or store things.
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granddad
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/ˈgrænˌdæd/
Your grandfather (informal).
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cartoon
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/kɑɹˈtun/
A film made of drawings that appear to move, often funny and made for children.
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bulb
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/ˈbʌlb/
The glass part of an electric lamp that gives out light
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clone
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/kloʊn/
A copy of something made to look or work just like the original.
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mushroom
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/ˈmʌʃrum/
A small fungus with a stem and a round top, some kinds of which can be eaten.
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rumour
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/ˈɹuːmɚ/
British, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and Ireland spelling of rumor.
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napkin
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/ˈnæp.kɪn/
A piece of cloth or paper used at meals to wipe your mouth and hands and protect your clothes.
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contrast
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/ˈkɑntræst/
A clear difference between two or more things when you compare them.
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doughnut
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/ˈdoʊ(ˌ)nʌt/
a small sweet cake of fried dough, often ring-shaped or filled
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earring
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/ˈɪɹɪŋ/
A piece of jewellery that you wear on your ear.
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digger
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/ˈdɪɡɚ/
A large piece of machinery that digs holes or trenches.
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drugstore
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/ˈdɹʌɡ.stoɹ/
A shop that sells medicines along with everyday items like cosmetics and snacks.
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cassette
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/kəˈsɛt/
A small flat case holding magnetic tape, used to record and play sound or video.
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midday
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/mɪdˈdeɪ/
The middle of the day; twelve o'clock noon.
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disadvantage
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/ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/
Something that makes a situation worse or less favorable; a drawback.
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raincoat
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/ˈɹeɪnkoʊt/
A coat that keeps you dry in the rain.
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timetable
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/ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/
A list showing the times at which events happen, especially when buses, trains, or classes start.
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lyric
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/ˈlɪrɪk/
The words of a song.
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toothache
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/ˈtuθˌeɪk/
A pain in or around a tooth.
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chimpanzee
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/tʃɪmˈpænzi/
An intelligent African ape that is one of the closest living relatives of humans.
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armchair
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/ˈɑɹmt͡ʃɛɚ/
A comfortable chair with supports for your arms.
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blackboard
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/ˈblækbɔɹd/
A large dark board on a wall that you write on with chalk.
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kilometer
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/kəˈlɑmɪtəɹ/
A unit of distance equal to one thousand meters.
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duster
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/ˈdʌstɚ/
a piece of cloth used for dusting
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bookshop
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/ˈbʊkˌʃɑːp/
A shop where books are sold.
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stomachache
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/ˈstʌməkˌeɪk/
A pain in the stomach or belly, often caused by eating too much.
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spoonful
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/ˈspuːnfəl/
as much as a spoon will hold
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bookshelf
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/ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf/
A shelf or set of shelves for keeping books on.
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checker
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/ˈtʃɛkɚ/
a flat round piece used in checkers, draughts, backgammon, and some other board games
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superlative
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/suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/
The form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest degree, such as 'fastest' or 'best'.
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all right
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board game
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bus stop
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car park
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classical music
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department store
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digital camera
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driver's license
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fast food
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first name
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grocery store
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high school
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main course
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MP3 player
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no one
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olive oil
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petrol station
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police officer
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police station
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post office
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shop assistant
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sitting room
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soft drink
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swimming costume
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table tennis
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tour guide
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traffic light
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video game
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washing machine
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web page
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