General Vocabulary

bracelet B1

/ˈbreɪslət/ A band or chain worn around the wrist as decoration. Meaning Off Sound Off

medium B1

/ˈmiː.di.əm/ A way of communicating or presenting information. Meaning Off Sound Off

literature B1

/ˈlɪt.ɚ.ə.t͡ʃɚ/ Written works such as novels, poems, and plays valued as art. Meaning Off Sound Off

dot B1

/dɑt/ A small round mark or spot. Meaning Off Sound Off

magician B1

/məˈd͡ʒɪʃən/ A performer who entertains audiences with tricks and illusions. Meaning Off Sound Off

agenda B1

/əˈd͡ʒɛn.də/ A list of the things to be discussed at a meeting. Meaning Off Sound Off

objective B1

/əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ A goal or aim that you are trying to achieve. Meaning Off Sound Off

jade B1

/d͡ʒeɪd/ A hard green or white stone often used for jewellery and carvings Meaning Off Sound Off

origin B1

/ˈoɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ The point or moment at which something begins. Meaning Off Sound Off

orchestra B1

/ˈoɹ.kɪs.tɹə/ A large group of musicians who play instruments together, often including strings, woodwind, brass and percussion. Meaning Off Sound Off

shelf B1

/ʃɛlf/ A flat board fixed to a wall or inside a cupboard, used to hold or store things. Meaning Off Sound Off

triumph B1

/ˈtɹaɪ.əmf/ A great success or victory after effort or difficulty. Meaning Off Sound Off

strain B1

/stɹeɪn/ Pressure or worry caused by a difficult situation. Meaning Off Sound Off

popcorn B1

/ˈpɑp.kɔɹn/ Corn kernels that burst open and puff up when heated, eaten as a snack. Meaning Off Sound Off

documentary B1

/ˌdɑ.kjəˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/ A film or TV programme that gives facts about a real subject or event. Meaning Off Sound Off

phantom B1

/ˈfæntəm/ A ghost or something that seems to appear but is not really there. Meaning Off Sound Off

sunrise B1

/ˈsʌnɹaɪz/ The time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon. Meaning Off Sound Off

jewel B1

/d͡ʒul/ A precious stone, especially one set in a ring or necklace. Meaning Off Sound Off

portal B1

/ˈpɔːɹtl̩/ a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically) Meaning Off Sound Off

backpack B1

/ˈbæk.pæk/ A bag carried on your back by straps over the shoulders. Meaning Off Sound Off

ape B1

/eɪp/ A large primate such as a gorilla or chimpanzee, without a tail. Meaning Off Sound Off

aspect B1

/ˈæspɛkt/ A particular part or feature of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

baggage B1

/ˈbæɡɪd͡ʒ/ The bags and cases you take with you when travelling. Meaning Off Sound Off

gorilla B1

/ɡəˈɹɪl.ə/ A very large, powerful ape that lives in the forests of central Africa. Meaning Off Sound Off

debris B1

/dəˈbɹiː/ Scattered broken pieces left after something is destroyed or breaks apart. Meaning Off Sound Off

marble B1

/ˈmɑɹ.bəl/ A hard, smooth stone, often white or patterned, used in buildings and statues. Meaning Off Sound Off

glimpse B1

/ˈglɪmps/ A quick, incomplete look at something. Meaning Off Sound Off

kettle B1

/ˈkɛ.təl/ A container with a lid and handle, used for boiling water. Meaning Off Sound Off

curve B1

/kɚv/ A smooth bend in a line, road, or surface, without sharp angles. Meaning Off Sound Off

handkerchief B1

/ˈhæŋkɚt͡ʃəf/ A small square piece of cloth used for wiping your nose, eyes, or face. Meaning Off Sound Off

breakthrough B1

/ˈbɹeɪk.θɹuː/ An important discovery or sudden advance that overcomes a major obstacle. Meaning Off Sound Off

doorstep B1

/ˈdɔː(ɹ)stɛp/ a step directly outside the entrance to a building Meaning Off Sound Off

slot B1

/slɑt/ A narrow opening, such as one for inserting a coin. Meaning Off Sound Off

calf B1

/kæf/ A young cow. Meaning Off Sound Off

publisher B1

/ˈpʌblɪʃɚ/ A company that prepares and sells books, magazines, or newspapers. Meaning Off Sound Off

phew B1

/fjuː/ used to express relief, fatigue, surprise, or amazement Meaning Off Sound Off

airline B1

/ˈɛɹˌlaɪn/ A company that provides flights to carry passengers and goods. Meaning Off Sound Off

disk B1

/dɪsk/ A flat, thin, round object or shape. Meaning Off Sound Off

obstacle B1

/ˈɑbstəkəl/ Something that makes it difficult to do or achieve something. Meaning Off Sound Off

meteor B1

/ˈmiːtiɚ/ a streak of light produced when a small piece of matter from space enters Earth's atmosphere and becomes intensely hot Meaning Off Sound Off

postcard B1

/ˈpoʊstˌkɑɹd/ A card sent by mail without an envelope, often with a picture on one side. Meaning Off Sound Off

reef B1

/ɹiːf/ A ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the sea. Meaning Off Sound Off

mixture B1

/ˈmɪkst͡ʃɚ/ A combination of different things mixed together. Meaning Off Sound Off

elf B1

/ɛlf/ a supernatural being from Germanic folklore, later often imagined as graceful, magical, and humanlike Meaning Off Sound Off

counseling B1

/ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/ Professional help and advice for dealing with personal problems. Meaning Off Sound Off

ache B1

/ˈeɪk/ A dull, steady pain. Meaning Off Sound Off

serum B1

/ˈsɪɹəm/ the clear, pale fluid that remains after blood has clotted and blood cells and clotting proteins have been removed Meaning Off Sound Off

tornado B1

/tɔɹˈneɪ.doʊ/ A violent, spinning column of wind shaped like a funnel that touches the ground. Meaning Off Sound Off

loaf B1

/loʊf/ A shaped piece of baked bread that you cut into slices. Meaning Off Sound Off

mailbox B1

/ˈmeɪl.bɑks/ A box where letters are delivered to or collected from. Meaning Off Sound Off

excess B1

/ˈɛksɛs/ An amount that is more than is needed or allowed. Meaning Off Sound Off

workout B1

/ˈwɝk.aʊ̯t/ A period of physical exercise. Meaning Off Sound Off

lighthouse B1

/ˈlaɪthaʊs/ a tower or other coastal structure with a powerful light that warns or guides ships Meaning Off Sound Off

spiral B1

/ˈspɑɪɹəl/ A curve that winds around a central point, getting wider or moving along as it turns. Meaning Off Sound Off

mischief B1

/ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/ Playful behaviour that causes small trouble or annoyance, especially by children. Meaning Off Sound Off

parcel B1

/ˈpɑɹsəl/ An object wrapped up to be sent or carried, especially by post. Meaning Off Sound Off

freight B1

/ˈfreɪt/ the charge for transporting something by common carrier Meaning Off Sound Off

accessory B1

/əˈsɛs.(ə.)ɹi/ An extra item, such as a scarf or bag, that completes an outfit. Meaning Off Sound Off

raspberry B1

/ˈɹæzbɹi/ A soft, sweet red berry that grows on a bush. Meaning Off Sound Off

outlaw B1

/ˈaʊt.lɔ/ A criminal, especially one who is on the run from the law. Meaning Off Sound Off

shortage B1

/ˈʃɔː(ɹ)tɪd͡ʒ/ A situation in which there is not enough of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

remark B1

/ɹɪˈmɑɹk/ A short spoken or written comment about something. Meaning Off Sound Off

logo B1

/ˈloʊ.ɡoʊ/ A symbol or design that a company uses to identify itself. Meaning Off Sound Off

furnace B1

/ˈfɝnɪs/ an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc. Meaning Off Sound Off

trend B1

/tɹɛnd/ A general direction in which something is changing or developing. Meaning Off Sound Off

thump B1

/θʌmp/ A heavy, dull sound made when something hits a surface. Meaning Off Sound Off

goggles B1

/ˈɡɑːɡəlz/ close-fitting protective eyewear worn for swimming, sports, laboratory work, or hazardous tasks Meaning Off Sound Off

sodium B1

/ˈsoʊ.di.əm/ Employing sodium. Meaning Off Sound Off

jug B1

/d͡ʒʌɡ/ A container with a handle and a lip, used for holding and pouring liquids. Meaning Off Sound Off

tyre B1

/ˈtaɪɝ/ The rubber ring fitted around a wheel, usually filled with air. Meaning Off Sound Off

basin B1

/ˈbeɪsən/ A large round bowl used for holding water, especially for washing. Meaning Off Sound Off

pottery B1

/ˈpɑtəɹi/ Objects such as bowls and pots made from clay and baked until hard. Meaning Off Sound Off

narrative B1

/ˈnæɹətɪv/ A story or an account of connected events. Meaning Off Sound Off

fortnight B1

/ˈfɔɹt.naɪt/ A period of two weeks. Meaning Off Sound Off

gall B1

/ɡɔːl/ Rude boldness; nerve; cheek. Meaning Off Sound Off

moisture B1

/ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃɚ/ Small amounts of water present in the air, on a surface, or inside something. Meaning Off Sound Off

rink B1

/rɪŋk/ a prepared surface or building used for ice skating or roller skating Meaning Off Sound Off

blueberry B1

/ˈbluːˌbɛri/ a small, round, blue-black edible berry with a pale waxy bloom Meaning Off Sound Off

outline B1

/ˈaʊtlaɪn/ The outer edge or shape of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

voltage B1

/ˈvoʊltɪd͡ʒ/ the electric potential difference between two points, equal to energy transferred per unit electric charge and measured in volts Meaning Off Sound Off

emphasis B1

/ˈɛmfəsɪs/ Special importance or attention given to something Meaning Off Sound Off

nucleus B1

/ˈnuː.kli.əs/ The central part of an atom, made of protons and neutrons. Meaning Off Sound Off

quake B1

/ˈkweɪk/ A sudden shaking of the ground; an earthquake. Meaning Off Sound Off

electron B1

/ɪˈlɛk.tɹɑn/ A tiny particle inside an atom that carries a negative electric charge. Meaning Off Sound Off

roadside B1

/ˈɹoʊdsaɪd/ The strip of land along the edge of a road. Meaning Off Sound Off

diagram B1

/ˈdaɪəˌgræm/ A simple drawing or plan that shows how something works or how its parts relate. Meaning Off Sound Off

biologist B1

/baɪˈɑː.lə.dʒɪst/ a scientist who studies living organisms and the processes of life Meaning Off Sound Off

stairway B1

/ˈstɛrweɪ/ a passage containing a flight or series of stairs between different levels Meaning Off Sound Off

remainder B1

/ɹəˈmeɪndɚ/ The part that is left after the rest has been used, taken, or dealt with. Meaning Off Sound Off

comma B1

[ˈkɑ.mə] The punctuation mark ( , ) used to separate parts of a sentence or items in a list. Meaning Off Sound Off

format B1

/ˈfɔːɹ.mæt/ The way something is arranged, designed, or presented. Meaning Off Sound Off

astronomer B1

/əˈstɹɑ.nə.mɚ/ A scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe. Meaning Off Sound Off

sinus B1

/ˈsaɪnəs/ one of the air-filled cavities in the bones around the nose and eyes that connect with the nasal passages Meaning Off Sound Off

geologist B1

/d͡ʒiˈɑːlədʒɪst/ a specialist in geology Meaning Off Sound Off

handbook B1

/ˈhændˌbʊk/ a concise reference book containing practical instructions, advice, or essential information about a subject or organization Meaning Off Sound Off

encyclopedia B1

/ənˌsəɪ.kləˈpi.di.ə/ A reference work with articles on many subjects, usually arranged alphabetically Meaning Off Sound Off