General Vocabulary
High-utility words that do not belong cleanly to a narrower subject.
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raisin
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/ˈreɪ.zən/
a grape that has been dried, either naturally or by controlled processing
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A short written summary of your education and work experience, used when applying for jobs.
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aerobics
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/əˈɹoʊbɪks/
Energetic physical exercise, often done to music, that strengthens the heart and lungs.
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retrospect
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/ˈɹɛtɹəˌspɛkt/
Looking back at past events, often understanding them differently now.
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snowstorm
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/ˈsnəʊstɔːm/
A storm with strong winds and heavy snowfall.
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viewpoint
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/ˈvjuː.pɔɪnt/
A way of thinking about a subject; an opinion or attitude.
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toffee
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/ˈtɔfi/
a hard or chewy confection made by boiling sugar or molasses with butter and then cooling it
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skyscraper
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/ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪpɚ/
A very tall building with many floors.
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wristwatch
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/ˈɹɪstˌwɔt͡ʃ/
A watch worn on a strap or band around the wrist.
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duckling
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/ˈdʌklɪŋ/
a young duck
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statistic
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/stəˈtɪs.tɪk/
A single piece of information shown as a number.
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nightlife
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/ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf/
The entertainment and social activities available at night, such as clubs, bars, and theaters.
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storybook
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/ˈstɔːriˌbʊk/
a book containing stories, especially stories written or illustrated for children
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teacup
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/ˈtiːkʌp/
a small cup, usually with a handle and saucer, used for drinking tea
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pulley
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/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
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dustbin
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/ˈdʌstbɪn/
A container for rubbish, kept until it is collected (British English).
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snowfall
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/ˈsnoʊfɔl/
an occasion or period during which snow falls
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brainstorming
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/ˈbreɪnˌstɔrmɪŋ/
A way of solving problems by having a group share many ideas freely.
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milligram
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/ˈmɪlɪɡɹæm/
an SI unit of mass equal to 10⁻³ grams. Symbol: mg
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glint
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/ɡlɪnt/
A quick flash of light reflected from a shiny surface.
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backpacking
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/ˈbækˌpækɪŋ/
Travelling cheaply with only the things you can carry in a backpack.
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eggshell
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/ˈeɡˌʃel/
the hard, thin outer covering of an egg
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snowboard
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/ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹd/
A wide board that you stand on to slide down snowy slopes.
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signpost
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/ˈsaɪnˌpoʊst/
A post by a road with a sign giving directions or information.
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pullover
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/ˈpʊləʊvə(ɹ)/
A warm sweater that you put on by pulling it over your head, with no buttons or zip at the front.
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backache
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/ˈbækeɪk/
A pain in your back.
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warder
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/ˈwɔɹdɚ/
a guard responsible for prisoners, especially in older British usage
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earache
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/ˈiɹeɪk/
A pain inside the ear.
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hexagon
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/ˈhɛksəɡɑn/
a polygon with six sides and six angles
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backpacker
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/ˈbækˌpækɝ/
A traveler who carries their belongings in a backpack and often stays in cheap places like hostels.
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infinitive
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/ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/
The basic form of a verb, usually used with "to", as in "to run" or "to eat".
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bibliography
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/bɪbliˈɒɡɹəfi/
a list of books, articles, or other sources relating to a subject or used in preparing a work
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washbowl
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A bowl or sink used for washing your face and hands.
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footrest
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/ˈfʊtˌɹɛst/
a support on which to rest the feet.
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bank account
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common sense
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disc jockey
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exchange rate
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face to face
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fire station
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first floor
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first lady
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first-floor
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frying pan
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ground floor
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heart attack
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ice hockey
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identity card
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message board
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navy blue
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next door
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pocket money
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primary school
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public transport
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question mark
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science fiction
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secondary school
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social networking
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traffic jam
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travel agent
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vice president
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dew
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/duː/
tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night, due to condensation
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