General Vocabulary

kimono B2

/kəˈmoʊnoʊ/ a traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves, a wrapped front, and a broad sash Meaning Off Sound Off

snowball B2

/ˈsnoʊbɔl/ A ball of snow pressed together in your hands, often thrown for fun. Meaning Off Sound Off

ballad B2

/ˈbæləd/ A slow, romantic song. Meaning Off Sound Off

skateboard B2

/ˈskeɪtˌbɔrd/ a narrow board on wheels that you stand on and ride, pushing along with one foot Meaning Off Sound Off

toil B2

/tɔɪl/ Hard, tiring work. Meaning Off Sound Off

socket B2

/ˈsɑkɪt/ a hollow or receptacle into which a matching part fits Meaning Off Sound Off

taboo B2

/təˈbuː/ a social or cultural prohibition against discussing, using, or doing something Meaning Off Sound Off

consensus B2

/kənˈsɛnsəs/ General agreement among the members of a group. Meaning Off Sound Off

silverware B2

/ˈsɪlvə(ɹ)ˌwɛə(ɹ)/ Knives, forks, and spoons used for eating. Meaning Off Sound Off

canopy B2

/ˈkænəpi/ a covering fixed or suspended overhead for shelter or decoration Meaning Off Sound Off

endeavor B2

/ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/ A serious effort or attempt to do something Meaning Off Sound Off

ion B2

/ˈaɪ.ɑn/ an atom or group of atoms with a positive or negative electrical charge because it has lost or gained electrons Meaning Off Sound Off

outlook B2

/ˈaʊtˌlʊk/ Your general attitude or way of thinking about life. Meaning Off Sound Off

eyebrow B2

/ˈaɪˌbɹaʊ/ The line of hair growing above each eye. Meaning Off Sound Off

analogy B2

/əˈnæləd͡ʒi/ A comparison between two things that are similar in some way, often used to explain something. Meaning Off Sound Off

beige B2

/beɪʒ/ a pale sandy yellowish-brown or grayish-brown color, like undyed wool Meaning Off Sound Off

writ B2

/ɹɪt/ Authority, power to enforce compliance. Meaning Off Sound Off

chandelier B2

/ˌʃændəˈlɪɚ/ a decorative light fixture with several branches, suspended from a ceiling Meaning Off Sound Off

ottoman B2

/ˈɑtəmən/ a low upholstered seat without a back or arms, often used as a footrest and sometimes containing storage Meaning Off Sound Off

checkbook B2

/ˈtʃek.bʊk/ a book of blank checks supplied by a bank for making payments from an account Meaning Off Sound Off

tiara B2

/tiˈɑɹə/ a jeweled ornamental headpiece worn on formal occasions Meaning Off Sound Off

landslide B2

/ˈlændˌslaɪd/ A sudden fall of earth, rock, and mud down a slope. Meaning Off Sound Off

bowler B2

/ˈboʊ.lɚ/ A bowler hat; a round black hat formerly popular among British businessmen. Meaning Off Sound Off

limestone B2

/ˈlaɪmˌstoʊn/ An abundant rock of marine and freshwater sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO₃); and occurring in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous. Meaning Off Sound Off

dipper B2

/ˈdɪpɚ/ a cup-shaped container with a long handle, used to scoop and pour liquids Meaning Off Sound Off

supernova B2

/ˌsuː.pɚˈnoʊ.və/ an extremely energetic stellar explosion that makes a star suddenly become vastly more luminous Meaning Off Sound Off

neutron B2

/ˈnu.tɹɑn/ an elementary particle with 0 charge and mass about equal to a proton Meaning Off Sound Off

tabloid B2

/ˈtæbˌlɔɪd/ A small-format newspaper that focuses on sensational stories, gossip, and celebrities. Meaning Off Sound Off

barbershop B2

/ˈbɑːrbɝˌʃɑːp/ A shop where men go to have their hair cut. Meaning Off Sound Off

standpoint B2

/ˈstændpɔɪnt/ A point of view; a perspective. Meaning Off Sound Off

mural B2

/ˈmjʊr.əl/ a large painting or other artwork made directly on a wall Meaning Off Sound Off

fingernail B2

/ˈfɪŋɡɚˌneɪl/ The hard, flat covering at the end of a finger. Meaning Off Sound Off

shellfish B2

/ˈʃɛl.fɪʃ/ an aquatic invertebrate with a shell, especially a mollusk or crustacean Meaning Off Sound Off

vapor B2

/ˈveɪpɚ/ Cloudy diffused matter such as mist, steam or fumes suspended in the air. Meaning Off Sound Off

Olympia B2

/əˈlɪmpi.ə/ An ancient site in Greece where the original Olympic Games were held. Meaning Off Sound Off

framework B2

/ˈfɹeɪm.wɝk/ A basic set of ideas or rules used to plan or decide something. Meaning Off Sound Off

woodwork B2

/ˈwʊdˌwɝk/ the wooden parts or fittings of a building, such as doors, frames, and trim Meaning Off Sound Off

mausoleum B2

/ˌmɔ.səˈli.əm/ A large, grand building that contains a tomb or several tombs. Meaning Off Sound Off

overflow B2

/ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/ The spillage resultant from overflowing. Meaning Off Sound Off

midsummer B2

/mɪdˈsʌmə(ɹ)/ June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point Meaning Off Sound Off

snowflake B2

/ˈsnoʊ.fleɪk/ a small crystal or flake of snow, often with six-sided symmetry Meaning Off Sound Off

cornerstone B2

/ˈkɔrnɝˌstoʊn/ The most important part of something, on which everything else depends. Meaning Off Sound Off

amethyst B2

/ˈæm.ə.θɪst/ a transparent purple or violet variety of quartz used as a gemstone Meaning Off Sound Off

spoiler B2

/ˈspɔɪlɚ/ information that reveals an important plot event or ending and may reduce a story's surprise Meaning Off Sound Off

vocalist B2

/ˈvoʊkəlɪst/ A singer, especially in a band or group. Meaning Off Sound Off

corona B2

/kəˈɹoʊ.nə/ The glowing outer layer of the Sun or another star, best seen during a total solar eclipse. Meaning Off Sound Off

slush B2

/slʌʃ/ partly melted snow or ice, especially when lying wet and dirty on the ground Meaning Off Sound Off

voucher B2

/ˈvaʊtʃɚ/ a printed or electronic token that can be exchanged for goods or services or used to obtain a discount Meaning Off Sound Off

chipmunk B2

/ˈtʃɪpˌmʌŋk/ a small striped ground squirrel with cheek pouches, native chiefly to North America Meaning Off Sound Off

pointer B2

/ˈpɔɪn.təɹ/ Anything that points or is used for pointing. Meaning Off Sound Off

tightrope B2

/ˈtaɪtˌɹoʊp/ A tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform high above the ground. Meaning Off Sound Off

strait B2

/stɹeɪt/ A narrow channel of sea connecting two larger areas of water. Meaning Off Sound Off

athletics B2

/æθˈlɛtɪks/ Sports such as running, jumping, and throwing. Meaning Off Sound Off

outback B2

/ˈaʊtbæk/ The remote, dry inland regions of Australia, far from towns and cities. Meaning Off Sound Off

beehive B2

/ˈbiːhaɪv/ a structure or container in which a colony of bees lives Meaning Off Sound Off

anklet B2

/ˈæŋ.klət/ an ornamental band or chain worn around the ankle Meaning Off Sound Off

paprika B2

/pəˈpɹiːkə/ a red powdered spice made from dried sweet peppers or chili peppers Meaning Off Sound Off

bathhouse B2

/ˈbæθˌhaʊs/ A building with baths that the public can use to wash or relax. Meaning Off Sound Off

bestseller B2

/ˈbɛstˈsɛlɝ/ A book or product that sells in very large numbers. Meaning Off Sound Off

flagpole B2

/ˈflæɡˌpoʊl/ a tall pole from which a flag is flown Meaning Off Sound Off

foothold B2

/ˈfʊthoʊld/ a secure initial position or basis from which further progress can be made Meaning Off Sound Off

cascade B2

/kæsˈkeɪd/ A small waterfall, or a series of small waterfalls. Meaning Off Sound Off

fib B2

/fɪb/ a small or relatively harmless lie Meaning Off Sound Off

botany B2

/ˈbɑ.tə.ni/ The scientific study of plants. Meaning Off Sound Off

priory B2

/ˈpɹaɪəɹi/ a monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress, or the buildings occupied by that community Meaning Off Sound Off

broomstick B2

/ˈbruːmˌstɪk/ the long handle of a broom, or sometimes the whole broom Meaning Off Sound Off

advent B2

/ˈæd.vɛnt/ The arrival or beginning of something important, especially something new. Meaning Off Sound Off

stopwatch B2

/ˈstɑːpˌwɑːtʃ/ A watch that can be started and stopped to measure exactly how long something takes. Meaning Off Sound Off

padlock B2

/ˈpædˌlɑk/ a removable lock with a curved or sliding shackle that passes through a fastening Meaning Off Sound Off

bunting B2

/ˈbʌntɪŋ/ coloured flags, cloth, or paper hung as festive decoration Meaning Off Sound Off

shale B2

/ʃeɪl/ a fine-grained sedimentary rock formed by compacted clay, mud, or silt, typically laminated and able to split into thin layers Meaning Off Sound Off

sliver B2

/ˈslɪv.ɚ/ A thin, narrow piece cut or broken off something. Meaning Off Sound Off

beaker B2

/ˈbiː.kɚ/ a straight-sided, flat-bottomed laboratory container, usually with a pouring lip Meaning Off Sound Off

statesman B2

/ˈsteɪtsmən/ A respected and experienced political leader. Meaning Off Sound Off

booklet B2

/ˈbʊk.lət/ A small thin book, usually with a paper cover, that gives information. Meaning Off Sound Off

steppe B2

/stɛp/ a vast, largely treeless grassland, especially the dry temperate plains of southeastern Europe and central Asia Meaning Off Sound Off

nostril B2

/ˈnɑ.stɹəl/ Either of the two openings at the bottom of the nose, used for breathing and smelling. Meaning Off Sound Off

eyesore B2

/ˈaɪsɔɹ/ a thing that is conspicuously ugly or unpleasant to look at Meaning Off Sound Off

toenail B2

/ˈtəʊˌneɪl/ The hard covering at the end of a toe. Meaning Off Sound Off

eyelash B2

/ˈaɪlæʃ/ One of the short curved hairs that grow on the edge of the eyelids. Meaning Off Sound Off

sandstone B2

/ˈsændˌstoʊn/ A soft rock formed from pressed sand, often used in building. Meaning Off Sound Off

stockpile B2

/ˈstɑkˌpaɪl/ A large supply of something kept for future use. Meaning Off Sound Off

transistor B2

/tɹænˈzɪs.tɚ/ A small electronic part used in devices to control or boost electrical signals. Meaning Off Sound Off

leaflet B2

/ˈliːflɪt/ A small printed sheet of paper that gives information or advertises something. Meaning Off Sound Off

colic B2

/ˈkɑlɪk/ severe, often spasmodic pain in the abdomen, especially pain arising from the intestines Meaning Off Sound Off

nought B2

/nʊt/ The number zero. Meaning Off Sound Off

sonnet B2

/ˈsɒnɪt/ A poem of fourteen lines with a fixed rhyme scheme. Meaning Off Sound Off

downpour B2

/ˈdaʊn.pɔːr/ a sudden or heavy fall of rain Meaning Off Sound Off

baritone B2

/ˈbɛrəˌtoʊn/ the adult male singing voice between tenor and bass in range Meaning Off Sound Off

soloist B2

/ˈsoʊˌloʊəst/ a musician who performs a solo Meaning Off Sound Off

frigate B2

/ˈfrɪgət/ A small, fast warship used to protect other ships. Meaning Off Sound Off

conceit B2

/kənˈsiːt/ too much pride in yourself and what you can do Meaning Off Sound Off

cornea B2

/ˈkɔːrniə/ the transparent curved layer at the front of the eye that covers the iris and pupil and helps focus light Meaning Off Sound Off

tonne B2

/tʌn/ A unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms. Meaning Off Sound Off

footnote B2

/ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/ A short note at the bottom of a page that gives extra information or a source. Meaning Off Sound Off

impressionist B2

/ˌɪmˈprɛʃənəst/ A painter who works in the Impressionist style. Meaning Off Sound Off