General Vocabulary

excuse¹ B2

/ɪksˈkjus/ A reason you give to explain or defend a mistake or failure. Meaning Off Sound Off

excuse² B2

/ɪksˈkjuz/ To forgive someone for a small mistake. Meaning Off Sound Off

damn B2

/ˈdæm/ Used to express anger, surprise, or annoyance (informal). Meaning Off Sound Off

arms B2

/ɑɹmz/ Weapons, especially guns, considered as a group. Meaning Off Sound Off

ow B2

/ˈaʊ/ A cry expressing sudden physical pain. Meaning Off Sound Off

mate B2

/meɪt/ A friend. Meaning Off Sound Off

lee B2

/liː/ the sheltered side of something, away from the wind Meaning Off Sound Off

devil B2

/ˈdɛvəl/ An evil supernatural being; in many religions, the chief spirit of evil. Meaning Off Sound Off

gang B2

/ˈɡæŋ/ An organized group of criminals. Meaning Off Sound Off

ed B2

/ɛd/ a written abbreviation of edition, especially in bibliographic references Meaning Off Sound Off

terms B2

/tɝmz/ The conditions of an agreement or contract. Meaning Off Sound Off

crack B2

/ˈkræk/ A line on a surface where something has broken but not separated. Meaning Off Sound Off

remains B2

/ɹɪˈmeɪnz/ The parts of something that are left after the rest has been used, eaten, or destroyed. Meaning Off Sound Off

punch B2

/pʌnt͡ʃ/ A hard hit with the fist. Meaning Off Sound Off

alien B2

/ˈeɪ.li.ən/ A creature from another planet or from outer space. Meaning Off Sound Off

stock B2

/stɑk/ The supply of goods that a shop or business has available to sell. Meaning Off Sound Off

nightmare B2

/ˈnaɪt.mɛɚ/ A frightening or upsetting dream. Meaning Off Sound Off

mask B2

/mask/ A covering for the face, used for protection or to hide who you are. Meaning Off Sound Off

guts B2

/ɡʌts/ Courage and determination to do something difficult or frightening. Meaning Off Sound Off

mason B2

/ˈmeɪsən/ a craftsman who works with stone or brick Meaning Off Sound Off

headquarters B2

/ˈhɛdˌkwɔɹ.tɚz/ The main office or centre where an organization is managed. Meaning Off Sound Off

stake B2

/steɪk/ A share or financial interest in a business or situation. Meaning Off Sound Off

timing B2

/ˈtaɪmɪŋ/ The choice of the right moment for something to happen. Meaning Off Sound Off

cooper B2

/ˈkupɚ/ a craftsperson who makes or repairs wooden barrels, casks, buckets, and similar vessels Meaning Off Sound Off

punk B2

/ˈpʌŋk/ A style of loud, fast, rebellious rock music and its associated subculture from the 1970s. Meaning Off Sound Off

procedure B2

/pɹəˈsid͡ʒɚ/ A fixed series of steps for doing something correctly. Meaning Off Sound Off

alley B2

/ˈæli/ a narrow road or passage, especially between or behind buildings Meaning Off Sound Off

core B2

/kɔɹ/ The central or most important part of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

opera B2

/ˈɑp.ə.ɹə/ A dramatic play set to music in which the words are sung rather than spoken. Meaning Off Sound Off

nerves B2

/nɝvz/ Feelings of worry or fear, especially before an important event. Meaning Off Sound Off

admiral B2

/ˈædmərəl/ a senior naval officer, typically of the highest ranks and often commanding a fleet Meaning Off Sound Off

cable B2

/ˈkeɪ.bəl/ A set of wires covered in plastic that carries electricity or signals. Meaning Off Sound Off

paperwork B2

/ˈpeɪ.pɚˌwɝk/ The routine writing and handling of documents, forms, and reports. Meaning Off Sound Off

fleet B2

/flit/ A group of ships, especially warships, acting together. Meaning Off Sound Off

executive B2

/ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/ A senior manager in a company who makes important decisions. Meaning Off Sound Off

ruby B2

/ˈɹuː.bi/ a deep red precious stone, a variety of corundum Meaning Off Sound Off

tag B2

/teɪɡ/ A small label attached to something to give information or identify it. Meaning Off Sound Off

ash B2

/ˈæʃ/ The grey powder left after something has burned. Meaning Off Sound Off

pearl B2

/pɝl/ A small, round, shiny white gem that forms inside an oyster, often used in jewellery. Meaning Off Sound Off

khan B2

/kɑːn/ a title borne by rulers or high-ranking leaders among Turkic, Mongol, and other Central Asian peoples Meaning Off Sound Off

lance B2

/læns/ A long spear used by soldiers on horseback. Meaning Off Sound Off

oath B2

/ˈoʊθ/ A serious, formal promise to do something or to tell the truth. Meaning Off Sound Off

rear B2

/ɹɪɹ/ The back part of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

ton B2

/tʌn/ A very large amount of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

trailer B2

/ˈtɹeɪlɚ/ A short preview of a film or TV show. Meaning Off Sound Off

certificate B2

/səˈtɪf.ɪ.kɪt/ An official document that proves a fact, such as a qualification or an event. Meaning Off Sound Off

perspective B2

/pɚˈspɛk.tɪv/ A particular way of thinking about or judging a situation. Meaning Off Sound Off

scheme B2

/skiːm/ An official plan or programme to achieve something. Meaning Off Sound Off

scent B2

/sɛnt/ A pleasant smell. Meaning Off Sound Off

consent B2

/kənˈsɛnt/ Permission for something to happen or be done. Meaning Off Sound Off

rainbow B2

/ˈɹeɪnboʊ/ A curved band of colours in the sky, formed when sunlight passes through rain. Meaning Off Sound Off

butler B2

/ˈbʌt.lɚ/ The chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services. Meaning Off Sound Off

dime B2

/daɪm/ A US or Canadian coin worth ten cents, one tenth of a dollar. Meaning Off Sound Off

draft B2

/ˈdræft/ An early version of a piece of writing that you may still change. Meaning Off Sound Off

bearing B2

/ˈbɛɹɪŋ/ The way a connection or fact affects or relates to something. Meaning Off Sound Off

torch B2

/tɔɹt͡ʃ/ A small electric lamp you hold in your hand; a flashlight. Meaning Off Sound Off

circuit B2

/ˈsɝ.kɪt/ A complete path that an electric current flows around. Meaning Off Sound Off

courtesy B2

/ˈkɝɾəsi/ Polite and considerate behaviour. Meaning Off Sound Off

sketch B2

/sket͡ʃ/ a quick, rough drawing that is not meant to be finished or detailed Meaning Off Sound Off

bombing B2

/ˈbɒmɪŋ/ An attack in which bombs are dropped or set off. Meaning Off Sound Off

pinky B2

/ˈpɪŋ.ki/ the smallest finger, farthest from the thumb Meaning Off Sound Off

spark B2

/spɑɹk/ A tiny burning or flashing piece of fire, often produced by something hot or electrical. Meaning Off Sound Off

intent B2

/ˌɪnˈtɛnt/ what you plan or aim to do; your intention. Meaning Off Sound Off

rack B2

/ɹæk/ A frame or shelf for holding or hanging things. Meaning Off Sound Off

altar B2

/ˈɔl.tɚ/ A table or raised structure used for religious ceremonies. Meaning Off Sound Off

jaw B2

/d͡ʒɔ/ The lower part of the face that holds the teeth and moves when you talk or eat. Meaning Off Sound Off

vow B2

/vaʊ/ A serious, solemn promise. Meaning Off Sound Off

moonlight B2

/ˈmunˌlaɪt/ The light of the moon. Meaning Off Sound Off

notebook B2

/ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/ A book with blank pages for writing notes. Meaning Off Sound Off

barrier B2

/ˈbæɹi.ɚ/ Something that stops you from making progress or reaching a goal. Meaning Off Sound Off

lyrics B2

/ˈlɪɹ.ɪks/ The words of a song. Meaning Off Sound Off

stack B2

/ˈstæk/ A neat pile of things placed one on top of another. Meaning Off Sound Off

oxford B2

/ˈɑksfɚd/ a low shoe laced over the instep Meaning Off Sound Off

holland B2

/ˈhɑ.lənd/ A type of linen cloth, originally from Holland. Meaning Off Sound Off

lid B2

/lɪd/ A cover for the top of a container, such as a box, jar, or pan. Meaning Off Sound Off

roller B2

/ˈɹoʊ.lɚ/ a cylindrical object or part that turns, especially one used to move, flatten, press, or apply something Meaning Off Sound Off

quarrel B2

/ˈkwɔɹəl/ An angry argument or disagreement. Meaning Off Sound Off

doom B2

/duːm/ A terrible fate, especially death or destruction, that seems impossible to avoid. Meaning Off Sound Off

newton B2

/ˈn(j)uːtən/ the SI derived unit of force, equal to the force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram by one metre per second squared; symbol N Meaning Off Sound Off

probe B2

/pɹoʊb/ A careful investigation into something, especially something wrong. Meaning Off Sound Off

arena B2

/əˈɹiːnə/ A large building or enclosed space used for sports or entertainment events. Meaning Off Sound Off

norm B2

/nɔɹm/ What is usual, normal, or expected. Meaning Off Sound Off

knot B2

/nɑt/ A fastening made by tying a piece of rope, string, or cord. Meaning Off Sound Off

guinea B2

/ˈɡɪni/ a former British gold coin worth twenty-one shillings Meaning Off Sound Off

agony B2

/ˈæɡ.ə.ni/ Very severe pain. Meaning Off Sound Off

misfortune B2

/mɪsˈfɔɹt͡ʃən/ Bad luck. Meaning Off Sound Off

maestro B2

/ˈmaɪstɹoʊ/ A great composer, conductor, or musician. Meaning Off Sound Off

hart B2

/hɑɹt/ an adult male deer, especially a red deer more than five years old Meaning Off Sound Off

grown-up B2

/ˈgroʊˌnəp/ An adult, especially as spoken about by or to children. Meaning Off Sound Off

artillery B2

/ɑɹˈtɪləɹi/ Weapons, especially siege engines. Meaning Off Sound Off

verse B2

/ˈvɝs/ A group of lines that form one unit of a song or poem. Meaning Off Sound Off

impulse B2

/ˈɪmpʌls/ A sudden strong wish to do something without thinking first. Meaning Off Sound Off

penguin B2

/ˈpɛŋ.ɡwɪn/ A black-and-white seabird that cannot fly, stands upright, and lives mainly in cold southern regions. Meaning Off Sound Off

nickel B2

/ˈnɪk.əl/ a coin worth five cents in the United States or Canada Meaning Off Sound Off

rag B2

/ˈɹeɪ̯ɡ/ A piece of old cloth, especially one used for cleaning. Meaning Off Sound Off

pentagon B2

/ˈpɛn.təˌɡɑn/ A flat shape with five straight sides and five angles. Meaning Off Sound Off