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General Vocabulary

High-utility words that do not belong cleanly to a narrower subject.

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daylight A2
/ˈdeɪˌlaɪt/ The natural light that comes from the sun during the day. Meaning Off Sound Off
bra A2
/bɹɑː/ A piece of women's underwear worn to support the breasts. Meaning Off Sound Off
toe A2
/toʊ/ One of the five digits at the end of the foot. Meaning Off Sound Off
column A2
/ˈkɑləm/ A tall, vertical post used to support a building or as decoration. Meaning Off Sound Off
painter A2
/ˈpeɪntɚ/ An artist who creates pictures using paint. Meaning Off Sound Off
spoon A2
/spuːn/ A utensil with a small bowl-shaped end and a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving. Meaning Off Sound Off
earthquake A2
/ˈɝθkweɪk/ A sudden, violent shaking of the ground caused by movements deep inside the earth. Meaning Off Sound Off
stamp A2
/stæmp/ A small piece of paper you stick on a letter or parcel to show the postage has been paid. Meaning Off Sound Off
reunion A2
/ɹiːˈjuːnjən/ A social gathering where members of a group who have been apart meet again. Meaning Off Sound Off
mug A2
/mʌɡ/ A large cup with a handle, used for hot drinks. Meaning Off Sound Off
scarf A2
/ˈskɑɹf/ A piece of cloth worn around the neck or head for warmth or decoration. Meaning Off Sound Off
poster A2
/ˈpoʊstɚ/ A large printed sheet, often with a picture, put up on a wall to advertise something or for decoration. Meaning Off Sound Off
Easter A2
/ˈiː.stɚ/ the Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, observed on a Sunday in spring Meaning Off Sound Off
chart A2
/t͡ʃɑɹt/ A drawing or diagram that shows information clearly, often with numbers or figures. Meaning Off Sound Off
globe A2
/ɡloʊb/ The world; planet Earth. Meaning Off Sound Off
spaghetti A2
/spəˈɡɛti/ A type of pasta made in long, thin strings. Meaning Off Sound Off
sunlight A2
/ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/ The natural light that comes from the sun. Meaning Off Sound Off
hooray A2
/hʊˈreɪ/ used to express joy, approval, or celebration Meaning Off Sound Off
hike A2
/haɪk/ A long walk in the countryside, usually for pleasure or exercise. Meaning Off Sound Off
aisle A2
/ˈaɪl/ A passage between rows of seats or shelves, as in a theatre, plane, or shop. Meaning Off Sound Off
audio A2
/ˈɔ.di.oʊ/ Sound, especially when it is recorded or broadcast. Meaning Off Sound Off
container A2
/kənˈteɪnɚ/ An object such as a box, jar, or bottle used to hold or store things. Meaning Off Sound Off
granddad A2
/ˈgrænˌdæd/ Your grandfather (informal). Meaning Off Sound Off
cartoon A2
/kɑɹˈtun/ A film made of drawings that appear to move, often funny and made for children. Meaning Off Sound Off
bulb A2
/ˈbʌlb/ The glass part of an electric lamp that gives out light Meaning Off Sound Off
clone A2
/kloʊn/ A copy of something made to look or work just like the original. Meaning Off Sound Off
mushroom A2
/ˈmʌʃrum/ A small fungus with a stem and a round top, some kinds of which can be eaten. Meaning Off Sound Off
rumour A2
/ˈɹuːmɚ/ British, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and Ireland spelling of rumor. Meaning Off Sound Off
napkin A2
/ˈnæp.kɪn/ A piece of cloth or paper used at meals to wipe your mouth and hands and protect your clothes. Meaning Off Sound Off
contrast A2
/ˈkɑntræst/ A clear difference between two or more things when you compare them. Meaning Off Sound Off
doughnut A2
/ˈdoʊ(ˌ)nʌt/ a small sweet cake of fried dough, often ring-shaped or filled Meaning Off Sound Off
earring A2
/ˈɪɹɪŋ/ A piece of jewellery that you wear on your ear. Meaning Off Sound Off
digger A2
/ˈdɪɡɚ/ A large piece of machinery that digs holes or trenches. Meaning Off Sound Off
drugstore A2
/ˈdɹʌɡ.stoɹ/ A shop that sells medicines along with everyday items like cosmetics and snacks. Meaning Off Sound Off
cassette A2
/kəˈsɛt/ A small flat case holding magnetic tape, used to record and play sound or video. Meaning Off Sound Off
midday A2
/mɪdˈdeɪ/ The middle of the day; twelve o'clock noon. Meaning Off Sound Off
disadvantage A2
/ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/ Something that makes a situation worse or less favorable; a drawback. Meaning Off Sound Off
raincoat A2
/ˈɹeɪnkoʊt/ A coat that keeps you dry in the rain. Meaning Off Sound Off
timetable A2
/ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/ A list showing the times at which events happen, especially when buses, trains, or classes start. Meaning Off Sound Off
lyric A2
/ˈlɪrɪk/ The words of a song. Meaning Off Sound Off
toothache A2
/ˈtuθˌeɪk/ A pain in or around a tooth. Meaning Off Sound Off
chimpanzee A2
/tʃɪmˈpænzi/ An intelligent African ape that is one of the closest living relatives of humans. Meaning Off Sound Off
armchair A2
/ˈɑɹmt͡ʃɛɚ/ A comfortable chair with supports for your arms. Meaning Off Sound Off
blackboard A2
/ˈblækbɔɹd/ A large dark board on a wall that you write on with chalk. Meaning Off Sound Off
kilometer A2
/kəˈlɑmɪtəɹ/ A unit of distance equal to one thousand meters. Meaning Off Sound Off
duster A2
/ˈdʌstɚ/ a piece of cloth used for dusting Meaning Off Sound Off
bookshop A2
/ˈbʊkˌʃɑːp/ A shop where books are sold. Meaning Off Sound Off
stomachache A2
/ˈstʌməkˌeɪk/ A pain in the stomach or belly, often caused by eating too much. Meaning Off Sound Off
spoonful A2
/ˈspuːnfəl/ as much as a spoon will hold Meaning Off Sound Off
bookshelf A2
/ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf/ A shelf or set of shelves for keeping books on. Meaning Off Sound Off
checker A2
/ˈtʃɛkɚ/ a flat round piece used in checkers, draughts, backgammon, and some other board games Meaning Off Sound Off
superlative A2
/suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/ The form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest degree, such as 'fastest' or 'best'. Meaning Off Sound Off
all right A2
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board game A2
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bus stop A2
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car park A2
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classical music A2
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department store A2
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digital camera A2
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driver's license A2
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fast food A2
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first name A2
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grocery store A2
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high school A2
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main course A2
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MP3 player A2
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no one A2
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olive oil A2
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petrol station A2
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police officer A2
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police station A2
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post office A2
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shop assistant A2
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sitting room A2
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soft drink A2
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swimming costume A2
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table tennis A2
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tour guide A2
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traffic light A2
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video game A2
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washing machine A2
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web page A2
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