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General Vocabulary

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

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chief B1
/t͡ʃiːf/ The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe. Meaning Off Sound Off
bunch B1
/bʌnt͡ʃ/ A number of things growing or fastened together in a cluster. Meaning Off Sound Off
throat B1
/ˈθɹoʊt/ The front part of the neck. Meaning Off Sound Off
princess B1
/ˈpɹɪnsɛs/ A daughter or granddaughter of a king or queen. Meaning Off Sound Off
monster B1
/ˈmɑnstɚ/ A large, frightening, imaginary creature. Meaning Off Sound Off
nonsense B1
/ˈnɑn.sɛns/ Words or ideas that have no meaning or are silly and foolish. Meaning Off Sound Off
ugh B1
/ʌɡ/ used to express disgust, aversion, horror, or strong annoyance Meaning Off Sound Off
sheriff B1
/ˈʃɛɹɪf/ The main law-enforcement officer of a county, often elected. Meaning Off Sound Off
finding B1
/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/ Something discovered as a result of research or investigation. Meaning Off Sound Off
universe B1
/ˈjuːnəˌvɝs/ Everything that exists, including all of space, time, and matter. Meaning Off Sound Off
proof B1
/pɹuf/ Information or facts that show something is true. Meaning Off Sound Off
opening B1
/ˈoʊ.pə.nɪŋ/ A gap or hole that you can pass through or see through. Meaning Off Sound Off
access B1
/ˈækˌsɛs/ The right or chance to use, enter, or reach something. Meaning Off Sound Off
signal B1
/ˈsɪɡnəl/ A sound, gesture, or light used to give information, a warning, or an order. Meaning Off Sound Off
gosh B1
/ɡɑʃ/ a mild expression of surprise, admiration, annoyance, or emphasis Meaning Off Sound Off
loss B1
/lɔs/ The fact of no longer having something you once had. Meaning Off Sound Off
union B1
/ˈjuː.njən/ An organized group of workers formed to protect their rights and bargain with employers. Meaning Off Sound Off
miracle B1
/ˈmɪɹ.ə.kəl/ An amazing event that cannot be explained by the laws of nature and is believed to be caused by God. Meaning Off Sound Off
edge B1
/ed͡ʒ/ The outer line or border where something ends. Meaning Off Sound Off
penny B1
/ˈpɪni/ A small coin worth one hundredth of a pound or, in the US, one cent. Meaning Off Sound Off
surface B1
/ˈsɜɹ.fəs/ The outer or top layer of something. Meaning Off Sound Off
series B1
/ˈsɪɹ.iz/ A number of similar things or events that come one after another. Meaning Off Sound Off
pot B1
/pɑt/ A deep round container used for cooking or for growing plants. Meaning Off Sound Off
emperor B1
/ˈemp(ə)ɹə/ The ruler of an empire Meaning Off Sound Off
incident B1
/ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/ An event or occurrence, especially an unusual or unpleasant one. Meaning Off Sound Off
trash B1
/tɹæʃ/ Things that are thrown away because they are no longer wanted; rubbish. Meaning Off Sound Off
failure B1
/ˈfeɪ.ljəɹ/ A lack of success in doing something. Meaning Off Sound Off
glory B1
/ˈɡloɹ.i/ Great honour and admiration earned by an achievement. Meaning Off Sound Off
sand B1
/ˈsænd/ Tiny loose grains of worn rock that form beaches and deserts. Meaning Off Sound Off
reward B1
/ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ Something you are given for doing something good or useful. Meaning Off Sound Off
gee B1
/d͡ʒiː/ An exclamation used to show surprise, excitement, or mild frustration. Meaning Off Sound Off
disaster B1
/dɪˈzas.təː/ A sudden event, such as a flood or earthquake, that causes great damage or loss of life. Meaning Off Sound Off
demand B1
/dɪˈmænd/ A strong and firm request for something. Meaning Off Sound Off
package B1
/pa.ked͡ʒ/ Something wrapped or boxed up to be carried or sent; a parcel. Meaning Off Sound Off
option B1
/ˈɑpʃən/ One of several things you can choose from. Meaning Off Sound Off
league B1
/liːɡ/ A group of sports teams that compete against one another. Meaning Off Sound Off
stress B1
/stɹɛs/ Worry or mental pressure caused by a difficult situation. Meaning Off Sound Off
cap B1
/kæp/ A soft, close-fitting hat, often with a part that sticks out at the front. Meaning Off Sound Off
mile B1
/ˈmaɪl/ A unit of distance equal to about 1.6 kilometres. Meaning Off Sound Off
recording B1
/ɹɪˈkɔː(ɹ)dɪŋ/ Sound, video, or images stored so they can be played back. Meaning Off Sound Off
pattern B1
/ˈpætɚn/ A repeated decorative design of shapes, lines, or colours. Meaning Off Sound Off
cliff B1
/klɪf/ A high, steep face of rock, often by the sea. Meaning Off Sound Off
warrior B1
/ˈwɔɹiɚ/ A brave or experienced fighter, especially in past times. Meaning Off Sound Off
benefit B1
/ˈbɛn.ə.fɪt/ A good or helpful effect that something has; an advantage. Meaning Off Sound Off
goods B1
/ˈgʊdz/ Things that are made to be bought and sold. Meaning Off Sound Off
atmosphere B1
/ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/ The layer of gases that surrounds the Earth or another planet. Meaning Off Sound Off
pit B1
/ˈpɪt/ A large hole in the ground. Meaning Off Sound Off
ward B1
/wɔɹd/ A section of a hospital for patients who need similar care. Meaning Off Sound Off
limit B1
/ˈlɪm.ɪt/ The greatest amount of something that is allowed or possible. Meaning Off Sound Off
mud B1
/mʌd/ Soft, wet earth. Meaning Off Sound Off
ad B1
/ˌeɪˈdi/ a picture, short film, or notice that tries to sell something or give information Meaning Off Sound Off
signature B1
/ˈsɪɡ.nə.t͡ʃɚ/ Your name written by yourself, used to show who you are or that you approve something. Meaning Off Sound Off
fantasy B1
/ˈfæntəsi/ Something you imagine that is pleasant but unlikely to happen. Meaning Off Sound Off
farewell B1
/fɛɹˈwɛl/ Goodbye (said when leaving, often for a long time). Meaning Off Sound Off
tragedy B1
/ˈtɹæd͡ʒɛdi/ A very sad event, especially one involving death or great loss. Meaning Off Sound Off
necklace B1
/ˈnɛkləs/ A piece of jewellery, such as a chain or string of beads, worn around the neck. Meaning Off Sound Off
surgeon B1
/ˈsɝd͡ʒən/ A doctor who is trained to perform operations on patients. Meaning Off Sound Off
album B1
/ˈælbəm/ A collection of songs released together by a musician. Meaning Off Sound Off
rubbish B1
/ˈɹʌbɪʃ/ Things you throw away because they are no longer wanted; waste. Meaning Off Sound Off
locker B1
/ˈlɑ.kɚ/ a type of storage compartment with a lock, usually used to store personal possessions for public use, such as in schools, railway stations, place of work, gyms, sports centers. Meaning Off Sound Off
tent B1
/tɛnt/ A shelter made of cloth stretched over poles, used for camping outdoors. Meaning Off Sound Off
tale B1
/ˈteːl/ A story, especially one about exciting or imaginary events. Meaning Off Sound Off
honeymoon B1
/ˈhʌn.iˌmuːn/ A holiday taken by a couple just after they get married. Meaning Off Sound Off
tube B1
/tuːb/ A long, hollow object shaped like a pipe. Meaning Off Sound Off
burden B1
/ˈbɝdn̩/ A heavy duty, worry, or responsibility that is hard to bear. Meaning Off Sound Off
brick B1
/ˈbɹɪk/ A hard rectangular block of baked clay used for building. Meaning Off Sound Off
poem B1
/ˈpoʊ.əm/ A piece of writing arranged in lines, often with rhythm or rhyme, that expresses feelings or ideas. Meaning Off Sound Off
blessing B1
/ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/ Something good that you are grateful for. Meaning Off Sound Off
rage B1
/ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ Very strong, uncontrolled anger. Meaning Off Sound Off
palm B1
/pɑːm/ The inner surface of the hand, between the wrist and the fingers. Meaning Off Sound Off
temper B1
/ˈtɛmpɚ/ A tendency to become angry quickly. Meaning Off Sound Off
technique B1
/tɛkˈniːk/ A particular way of doing something that needs skill or knowledge. Meaning Off Sound Off
sheet B1
/ʃiːt/ A large piece of thin cloth put on a bed under and over the sleeper. Meaning Off Sound Off
terror B1
/ˈtɛɹ.ɚ/ Very strong fear. Meaning Off Sound Off
pillow B1
/ˈpɪl.oʊ/ A soft cushion that you rest your head on in bed. Meaning Off Sound Off
nap B1
/ˈnæp/ A short sleep, usually during the day. Meaning Off Sound Off
arrow B1
/ˈæɹoʊ/ A thin, pointed stick that is shot from a bow. Meaning Off Sound Off
silk B1
/sɪlk/ A soft, smooth, expensive cloth woven from threads made by silkworms. Meaning Off Sound Off
bin B1
/bɪn/ A container for rubbish or waste. Meaning Off Sound Off
alternative B1
/ɔːlˈtɜː.nə.tɪv/ One of two or more things you can choose between. Meaning Off Sound Off
barrel B1
/ˈbæɹəl/ A large round container with flat ends, used for storing liquids like beer or oil. Meaning Off Sound Off
candle B1
/ˈkændəl/ A stick of wax with a string through the middle that gives light when it burns. Meaning Off Sound Off
luxury B1
/ˈlʌɡ.ʒə.ɹi/ Great comfort and pleasure, usually involving expensive things. Meaning Off Sound Off
sunset B1
/ˈsʌnˌsɛt/ The time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon. Meaning Off Sound Off
pace B1
/peɪs/ The speed at which something happens or moves. Meaning Off Sound Off
aha B1
/ɑˈhɑ/ used to express sudden understanding, discovery, or recognition Meaning Off Sound Off
porter B1
/ˈpɔɹtɚ/ a very dark sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley Meaning Off Sound Off
maximum B1
/ˈmæksɪməm/ The greatest amount or highest limit that is possible or allowed. Meaning Off Sound Off
minimum B1
/ˈmɪnəməm/ The smallest amount or lowest level that is possible or allowed. Meaning Off Sound Off
tide B1
/taɪd/ The regular rise and fall of the sea, caused by the pull of the moon and sun. Meaning Off Sound Off
approval B1
/əˈpɹuvəl/ Official permission or agreement that something can happen. Meaning Off Sound Off
hallway B1
/ˈhɔːlˌweɪ/ an interior passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms Meaning Off Sound Off
Atlantic B1
/ætˈlæn.tɪk/ The Atlantic Ocean, between the Americas and Europe and Africa. Meaning Off Sound Off
journal B1
/ˈd͡ʒɝnəl/ A book in which you write down your thoughts and daily experiences. Meaning Off Sound Off
runway B1
/ˈɹʌnweɪ/ A long, flat strip of ground where planes take off and land. Meaning Off Sound Off
peanut B1
/ˈpiˌnʌt/ A small oval nut that grows in a pod underground, often eaten roasted or made into butter. Meaning Off Sound Off

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