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General Vocabulary

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

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raisin B1
/ˈreɪ.zən/ a grape that has been dried, either naturally or by controlled processing Meaning Off Sound Off
CV B1
A short written summary of your education and work experience, used when applying for jobs. Meaning Off Sound Off
aerobics B1
/əˈɹoʊbɪks/ Energetic physical exercise, often done to music, that strengthens the heart and lungs. Meaning Off Sound Off
retrospect B1
/ˈɹɛtɹəˌspɛkt/ Looking back at past events, often understanding them differently now. Meaning Off Sound Off
snowstorm B1
/ˈsnəʊstɔːm/ A storm with strong winds and heavy snowfall. Meaning Off Sound Off
viewpoint B1
/ˈvjuː.pɔɪnt/ A way of thinking about a subject; an opinion or attitude. Meaning Off Sound Off
toffee B1
/ˈtɔfi/ a hard or chewy confection made by boiling sugar or molasses with butter and then cooling it Meaning Off Sound Off
skyscraper B1
/ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪpɚ/ A very tall building with many floors. Meaning Off Sound Off
wristwatch B1
/ˈɹɪstˌwɔt͡ʃ/ A watch worn on a strap or band around the wrist. Meaning Off Sound Off
duckling B1
/ˈdʌklɪŋ/ a young duck Meaning Off Sound Off
statistic B1
/stəˈtɪs.tɪk/ A single piece of information shown as a number. Meaning Off Sound Off
nightlife B1
/ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf/ The entertainment and social activities available at night, such as clubs, bars, and theaters. Meaning Off Sound Off
storybook B1
/ˈstɔːriˌbʊk/ a book containing stories, especially stories written or illustrated for children Meaning Off Sound Off
teacup B1
/ˈtiːkʌp/ a small cup, usually with a handle and saucer, used for drinking tea Meaning Off Sound Off
pulley B1
/ˈpʊli/ a grooved wheel over which a rope, belt, or chain runs, used to change the direction of a force or help lift a load Meaning Off Sound Off
dustbin B1
/ˈdʌstbɪn/ A container for rubbish, kept until it is collected (British English). Meaning Off Sound Off
snowfall B1
/ˈsnoʊfɔl/ an occasion or period during which snow falls Meaning Off Sound Off
brainstorming B1
/ˈbreɪnˌstɔrmɪŋ/ A way of solving problems by having a group share many ideas freely. Meaning Off Sound Off
milligram B1
/ˈmɪlɪɡɹæm/ an SI unit of mass equal to 10⁻³ grams. Symbol: mg Meaning Off Sound Off
glint B1
/ɡlɪnt/ A quick flash of light reflected from a shiny surface. Meaning Off Sound Off
backpacking B1
/ˈbækˌpækɪŋ/ Travelling cheaply with only the things you can carry in a backpack. Meaning Off Sound Off
eggshell B1
/ˈeɡˌʃel/ the hard, thin outer covering of an egg Meaning Off Sound Off
snowboard B1
/ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹd/ A wide board that you stand on to slide down snowy slopes. Meaning Off Sound Off
signpost B1
/ˈsaɪnˌpoʊst/ A post by a road with a sign giving directions or information. Meaning Off Sound Off
pullover B1
/ˈpʊləʊvə(ɹ)/ A warm sweater that you put on by pulling it over your head, with no buttons or zip at the front. Meaning Off Sound Off
backache B1
/ˈbækeɪk/ A pain in your back. Meaning Off Sound Off
warder B1
/ˈwɔɹdɚ/ a guard responsible for prisoners, especially in older British usage Meaning Off Sound Off
earache B1
/ˈiɹeɪk/ A pain inside the ear. Meaning Off Sound Off
hexagon B1
/ˈhɛksəɡɑn/ a polygon with six sides and six angles Meaning Off Sound Off
backpacker B1
/ˈbækˌpækɝ/ A traveler who carries their belongings in a backpack and often stays in cheap places like hostels. Meaning Off Sound Off
infinitive B1
/ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/ The basic form of a verb, usually used with "to", as in "to run" or "to eat". Meaning Off Sound Off
bibliography B1
/bɪbliˈɒɡɹəfi/ a list of books, articles, or other sources relating to a subject or used in preparing a work Meaning Off Sound Off
washbowl B1
A bowl or sink used for washing your face and hands. Meaning Off Sound Off
footrest B1
/ˈfʊtˌɹɛst/ a support on which to rest the feet. Meaning Off Sound Off
bank account B1
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common sense B1
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disc jockey B1
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exchange rate B1
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face to face B1
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fire station B1
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first floor B1
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first lady B1
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first-floor B1
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frying pan B1
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ground floor B1
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heart attack B1
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ice hockey B1
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identity card B1
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message board B1
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navy blue B1
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next door B1
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pocket money B1
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primary school B1
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public transport B1
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question mark B1
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science fiction B1
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secondary school B1
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social networking B1
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traffic jam B1
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travel agent B1
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vice president B1
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dew B1
/duː/ tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night, due to condensation Meaning Off Sound Off

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