General Vocabulary

grime B2

/ɡraɪm/ dirt, soot, or grease that is ingrained and difficult to remove Meaning Off Sound Off

wafer B2

/ˈweɪfɚ/ a thin disk of unleavened bread used in the Eucharist or Communion Meaning Off Sound Off

honeycomb B2

/ˈhʌniˌkoʊm/ a structure of hexagonal wax cells made by bees to hold honey, pollen, and developing young Meaning Off Sound Off

pallet B2

/ˈpælɪt/ A flat wooden platform on which goods are stacked for storing or moving. Meaning Off Sound Off

icicle B2

/ˈaɪsɪkəl/ a hanging, tapering piece of ice formed when dripping water freezes Meaning Off Sound Off

banister B2

/ˈbænɪstɚ/ the handrail or complete railing beside a staircase or balcony Meaning Off Sound Off

paintbrush B2

/ˈpeɪntˌbɹʌʃ/ A brush used for applying paint. Meaning Off Sound Off

microbe B2

/ˈmaɪkɹoʊb/ A tiny living thing too small to see without a microscope, such as a bacterium that can cause disease. Meaning Off Sound Off

prospectus B2

/pɹəˈspɛktəs/ a document describing a proposed project, publication, institution, or business and inviting interest or participation Meaning Off Sound Off

naturalist B2

/ˈnætʃɝələst/ a biologist knowledgeable about natural history (especially botany and zoology) Meaning Off Sound Off

gooseberry B2

/ˈɡusˌbɛɹi/ a small, round, tart berry, usually green, yellow, or red, used fresh or in preserves and desserts Meaning Off Sound Off

fairway B2

/ˈfɛɹweɪ/ golf: the closely mown strip between the tee and the putting green Meaning Off Sound Off

broadband B2

/ˈbɹɔdbænd/ A high-speed connection to the internet. Meaning Off Sound Off

moonbeam B2

/ˈmuːn.biːm/ a ray or shaft of light from the moon Meaning Off Sound Off

orator B2

/ˈɑɹ.ə.tɚ/ A skilled and persuasive public speaker. Meaning Off Sound Off

sunbeam B2

/ˈsʌnˌbiːm/ A narrow ray of sunlight, especially one you can see shining through an opening. Meaning Off Sound Off

semi-final B2

One of the two matches before the final, deciding which players or teams reach the final. Meaning Off Sound Off

apostrophe B2

/əˈpɑs.tɹə.fi/ The punctuation mark ('), used to show missing letters or possession. Meaning Off Sound Off

lampshade B2

/ˈlæmp.ʃeɪd/ a covering around a lamp that softens, reduces, or directs its light Meaning Off Sound Off

chlorophyll B2

/ˈklɔɹ.ə.fɪl/ any of the green pigments that absorb light for photosynthesis in plants, algae, and cyanobacteria Meaning Off Sound Off

seashell B2

/ˈsiːˌʃɛl/ the hard shell of a marine mollusk, especially an empty shell found on a shore Meaning Off Sound Off

bedpost B2

/ˈbɛdˌpoʊst/ one of the upright posts at the corners of a bedstead Meaning Off Sound Off

hyperbole B2

/haɪˈpɝbəli/ Deliberate exaggeration used for emphasis or effect, not meant to be taken literally. Meaning Off Sound Off

dustpan B2

/ˈdʌstˌpæn/ a flat, shallow container with a handle into which dirt is swept Meaning Off Sound Off

guideline B2

/ˈɡaɪdˌlaɪn/ A general rule or piece of advice that tells you how something should be done. Meaning Off Sound Off

royalist B2

/ˈrɔɪ.ə.lɪst/ a supporter of monarchy or of a particular monarch or royal dynasty Meaning Off Sound Off

stanza B2

/ˈstænzə/ A group of lines in a poem, like a paragraph in writing. Meaning Off Sound Off

workbench B2

/ˈwɝk.bɛnt͡ʃ/ A strong table used for doing manual work, such as by a carpenter or mechanic. Meaning Off Sound Off

subculture B2

/ˈsʌbˌkʌltʃɚ/ A group within a society whose customs, tastes, or beliefs differ from the main culture. Meaning Off Sound Off

misprint B2

/ˈmɪspɹɪnt/ an accidental error in printed or published text Meaning Off Sound Off

handrail B2

/ˈhændˌɹeɪl/ A rail along a staircase, ramp, or path that you hold for support. Meaning Off Sound Off

peerage B2

/ˈpɪr.ɪdʒ/ the rank, title, or dignity of a British peer Meaning Off Sound Off

postscript B2

/ˈpoʊstˌskrɪpt/ a note added to a letter after the signature, usually introduced by P.S. Meaning Off Sound Off

pincushion B2

/ˈpɪnˌkʊʃ(ə)n/ a small stuffed or magnetic holder in which sewing pins and needles are kept Meaning Off Sound Off

instep B2

/ˈɪnˌstɛp/ the arched upper part of the foot between the toes and the ankle Meaning Off Sound Off

loam B2

/loʊm/ fertile soil containing a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay, often with organic matter Meaning Off Sound Off

ecologist B2

/iːˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/ A scientist who studies the relationships between living things and their environment. Meaning Off Sound Off

stonework B2

The parts of a building made of stone. Meaning Off Sound Off

drapery B2

/ˈdɹeɪpəɹi/ Long, heavy cloth hung in folds, especially as a curtain. Meaning Off Sound Off

armful B2

/ˈɑɹmˌfəl/ The amount that you can hold in one or both arms. Meaning Off Sound Off

keystroke B2

/ˈkiːˌstroʊk/ A single press of a key on a keyboard. Meaning Off Sound Off

semicolon B2

/ˈsɛmikoʊlən/ The punctuation mark ( ; ), used to link two related sentences or to separate items in a complex list. Meaning Off Sound Off

misbehavior B2

/ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjɚ/ behavior that is improper, unacceptable, or contrary to rules Meaning Off Sound Off

shuttlecock B2

/ˈʃʌtəlˌkɑk/ the lightweight, cone-shaped object with a rounded cork or rubber base that players hit in badminton Meaning Off Sound Off

speeder B2

/ˈspiːdɝ/ A driver who goes faster than the legal speed limit. Meaning Off Sound Off

handicraft B2

/ˈhændɪkɹæft/ The skill of making things by hand, such as pottery or weaving. Meaning Off Sound Off

woodpile B2

/ˈwʊdˌpaɪl/ a stack of cut wood, especially wood kept for fuel Meaning Off Sound Off

earthenware B2

/ˈɝːθənˌwɛr/ a relatively porous ceramic made from clay fired at a lower temperature than stoneware or porcelain Meaning Off Sound Off

predictor B2

/pɹɪˈdɪk.tɚ/ Something that helps you know or guess what is likely to happen. Meaning Off Sound Off

rafter B2

/ˈɹæftəɹ/ One of the sloping wooden beams that support a roof. Meaning Off Sound Off

retread B2

/ˈriːˌtred/ a worn tire fitted with a new outer tread so that it can be used again Meaning Off Sound Off

bleacher B2

/ˈbliːtʃɚ/ usually plural: a raised structure with rows of simple seats for spectators Meaning Off Sound Off

wineglass B2

/ˈwaɪnˌɡlæs/ a drinking glass, typically with a bowl, stem, and foot, designed for serving wine Meaning Off Sound Off

inset B2

/ˈɪnˌsɛt/ a small picture, map, panel, or passage placed within a larger one Meaning Off Sound Off

outbuilding B2

/ˈaʊtˌbɪldɪŋ/ a smaller building, such as a shed, barn, or garage, that is separate from but associated with a main building Meaning Off Sound Off

microscopy B2

/maɪˈkɹɑ.skə.pi/ The use of microscopes to study very small objects. Meaning Off Sound Off

boxful B2

/ˈbɑksˌfʊl/ the amount that a box can contain Meaning Off Sound Off

overtone B2

/ˈoʊvɚˌtoʊn/ a musical or acoustic tone sounding above a fundamental tone as part of a complex sound Meaning Off Sound Off

subgroup B2

/ˈsʌbˌɡɹuːp/ (mathematics) a subset (that is not empty) of a mathematical group Meaning Off Sound Off

woodcarving B2

The art of cutting and shaping wood to make objects or decorations. Meaning Off Sound Off

semitone B2

/ˈsɛmɪtoʊn/ music: the smallest interval in the standard chromatic scale of Western music, equal to half a whole tone Meaning Off Sound Off

worktable B2

A table built for doing a particular kind of work. Meaning Off Sound Off

tatter B2

/ˈtætə(ɹ)/ A torn, hanging piece of cloth or paper. Meaning Off Sound Off

cybercafe B2

A cafe where customers can use computers to go online while eating or drinking. Meaning Off Sound Off

wallboard B2

/ˈwɔlˌbɔrd/ Flat boards, often made with a plaster core and paper surface, used to cover walls and ceilings. Meaning Off Sound Off

glacis B2

/ˈgleɪsəs/ A gentle, gradual slope. Meaning Off Sound Off

carbon dioxide B2

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carbon footprint B2

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carbon monoxide B2

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climate change B2

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de facto B2

/ˌdeɪˈfæktoʊ/ existing or operating in practice, even without an official title or formal recognition Meaning Off Sound Off

debit card B2

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environmentally friendly B2

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fed up B2

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first language B2

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global warming B2

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hard drive B2

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health care B2

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junk food B2

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last minute B2

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martial art B2

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native speaker B2

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point of view B2

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polar bear B2

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prime minister B2

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real estate B2

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rush hour B2

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steering wheel B2

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stock market B2

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upside down B2

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virtual reality B2

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well-organized B2

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bleachers B2

/ˈbliːtʃərz/ tiered rows of seats, typically uncovered, at an outdoor sports venue Meaning Off Sound Off

charade B2

/ʃəˈreɪd/ an absurd pretense intended to create a pleasant or respectable appearance Meaning Off Sound Off

lore B2

/lɔːr/ traditional knowledge or beliefs passed through generations, often orally Meaning Off Sound Off

meringue B2

/məˈræŋ/ a dessert made from whipped egg whites and sugar, baked until crisp Meaning Off Sound Off