People & Society

master B2

/ˈmas.tə/ To learn or become very skilled at something. M S

darling B2

/ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ A person you love very much, often used as a loving way to address someone. M S

idiot B2

/ˈɪd͡ʒət/ A stupid or foolish person. M S

mate B2

/meɪt/ A friend. M S

narrator B2

/ˈnæˌɹeɪtɚ/ The person who tells a story, especially the voice telling it in a book or film. M S

devil B2

/ˈdɛvəl/ An evil supernatural being; in many religions, the chief spirit of evil. M S

inspector B2

/ɪnˈspɛk.tɚ/ A person whose job is to officially check that something is correct or meets standards. M S

DNA B2

/ˌdiˌɛnˈeɪ/ The substance in living cells that carries genetic information and passes on characteristics. M S

terms B2

/tɝmz/ The conditions of an agreement or contract. M S

freak B2

/fɹiːk/ To suddenly become very angry, frightened, or upset (often "freak out"). M S

alien B2

/ˈeɪ.li.ən/ A creature from another planet or from outer space. M S

charming B2

/ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/ Pleasant and attractive in a way that makes people like you. M S

senator B2

/ˈsɛn.ə.tɚ/ A member of a senate, the higher house of a parliament or legislature. M S

pa B2

/pɑː/ Father; dad. M S

coward B2

/ˈkaʊɚd/ A person who is too afraid to do what is difficult or dangerous. M S

sensitive B2

/ˈsɛn.sɪt.ɪv/ Easily upset or hurt by what people say or do. M S

tunnel B2

/ˈtʌn(ə)l/ A passage built under the ground or through a hill, often for trains, cars, or people. M S

noble B2

/ˈnoʊbəl/ Having or showing high moral qualities such as honesty, courage, and generosity. M S

tribe B2

/tɹaɪb/ A group of people who share the same culture, language, and ancestry, often led by a chief. M S

deputy B2

/ˈdɛpjəti/ A person whose rank is just below the leader and who can act for them. M S

traitor B2

/ˈtɹeɪtɚ/ A person who betrays their country, often by helping an enemy. M S

testing B2

/ˈtɛs.tɪŋ/ The act of checking how well something works or performs. M S

punk B2

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

walker B2

/ˈwaːkæ/ A person who walks, especially for pleasure or exercise. M S

random B2

/ˈɹændəm/ Happening or chosen without any plan, pattern, or reason. M S

Soviet B2

/ˈsoʊvi.ət/ Relating to the former Soviet Union or its people. M S

medication B2

/mɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ A medicine, or the medicines a person takes regularly. M S

whip B2

/ˈwɪp/ A long thin piece of leather or rope with a handle, used for hitting animals or people. M S

Mexican B2

/ˈmɛksək(ə)n/ relating to Mexico, its people, languages, or culture M S

superman B2

/ˈsuː.pɚˌmæn/ a man imagined to possess extraordinary or superhuman powers and abilities M S

parade B2

/pəˈɹeɪd/ A public celebration in which people walk or march through the streets, often with music and decorations. M S

rehearsal B2

/ɹɪˈhɝsl̩/ A practice session to prepare for a public performance such as a play or concert. M S

solo B2

/ˈsoʊ.loʊ/ Alone, without anyone else. M S

anonymous B2

/əˈnɑ.nə.məs/ With a name that is not known or not made public. M S

fame B2

/feɪm/ The state of being well known to many people. M S

ally B2

/ˈæl.aɪ/ A country or group that agrees to support another, especially in war or politics. M S

worthless B2

/ˈwɝθləs/ Having no value or use. M S

therapist B2

/ˈθɛɹəpɪst/ A person trained to treat people, professionally, especially their mental or physical health. M S

tomb B2

/tum/ A grave or stone structure where a dead person is buried. M S

discipline B2

/ˈdɪsəplɪn/ The ability to control your own behaviour and keep working hard. M S

tricky B2

/ˈtɹɪk.i/ Difficult to deal with or do; complicated. M S

pointed B2

/ˈpɔɪntɪd/ Having a sharp end or point. M S

pirate B2

/ˈpaɪɹət/ A person who attacks and robs ships at sea. M S

prostitute B2

/ˈpɹɑstəˌtut/ a person who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment M S

auction B2

/ˈɔkʃən/ A public sale where goods are sold to the person who offers the most money. M S

bully B2

/ˈbʊli/ A person who deliberately frightens or hurts weaker people M S

rebel B2

/ˈɹɛb.əl/ A person who fights against or refuses to obey those in power. M S

hilarious B2

/hɪˈlɛ(ə)ɹ.i.əs/ Extremely funny; making people laugh a lot. M S

publicity B2

/pʌbˈlɪsɪti/ Attention or interest from the public, especially through newspapers, TV, or social media. M S

exception B2

/əkˈsɛpʃən/ A person, thing, or case that is not included in a general rule or statement. M S

caring B2

/ˈkɛɹ.ɪŋ/ Kind, and showing concern and sympathy for other people. M S

racist B2

/ˈɹæɪ.sɪst/ Treating people unfairly or with hatred because of their race. M S

memorial B2

/məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ A structure or object that helps people remember a person or event. M S

sophisticated B2

/səˈfɪstəˌkeɪtɪd/ Advanced and complicated in design or method. M S

revolutionary B2

/ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ Completely new and bringing a major change. M S

panel B2

/ˈpænəl/ A group of people who discuss, judge, or answer questions in public. M S

bartender B2

/ˈbɑɹˌtɛndɚ/ A person whose job is making and serving drinks at a bar. M S

rally B2

/ˈrali/ A large public meeting held to support a cause or a person. M S

disorder B2

/dɪsˈɔɹdɚ/ An illness or condition that affects the normal working of the body or mind. M S

sketch B2

/sket͡ʃ/ a quick, rough drawing that is not meant to be finished or detailed M S

gangster B2

/ˈɡæ̝ŋ.stɚ/ A member of an organized group of criminals. M S

institution B2

/ˌɪn.stɪˈtʃuː.ʃən/ A large, important, long-established organization, such as a university, bank, or hospital. M S

pension B2

/ˈpɛnʃən/ A regular sum of money paid to a person after they retire from work. M S

rival B2

/ˈɹaɪvəl/ A person, team, or company competing with another for the same thing. M S

elite B2

/ɪˈlit/ The richest, most powerful, or most talented people in a society or group. M S

radical B2

/ˈɹædɪkəl/ Involving great or complete change. M S

rack B2

/ɹæk/ A frame or shelf for holding or hanging things. M S

outrageous B2

/aʊtˈɹeɪdʒəs/ Shocking and unacceptable. M S

legendary B2

/ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənˌdɛɹ.i/ So famous and admired that people tell stories about it. M S

consult B2

/ˈkɑnsʌlt/ To go to a person or source for advice or information. M S

carnival B2

/ˈkɑɹnɪvəl/ A public festival with music, parades, dancing, and people in costumes. M S

barrier B2

/ˈbæɹi.ɚ/ Something that stops you from making progress or reaching a goal. M S

thoughtful B2

/ˈθɔtfəl/ Showing kindness and care for what other people need or feel. M S

foreman B2

/ˈfɔː(ɹ).mən/ A person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or on a building site. M S

psychology B2

/saɪˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ The scientific study of the mind and human behaviour. M S

keeper B2

/ˈkiːpɚ/ A person who looks after or guards something or someone. M S

collector B2

/kəˈlɛk.tɚ/ A person who gathers and keeps a set of similar things as a hobby. M S

partnership B2

/ˈpɑɹtnɚʃɪp/ A working relationship in which people or groups share responsibility for a goal. M S

salon B2

/səˈlɑn/ A place where people go to have their hair or beauty treatments done. M S

millionaire B2

/ˌmɪl.jəˈnɛɹ/ A person who has at least a million dollars, pounds, or other currency. M S

associated B2

/əˈsoʊʃieɪtɪd/ Connected with or related to a particular thing, person, or idea. M S

queer B2

/kwɪɹ/ Relating to people whose sexuality or gender does not fit traditional norms; used as a positive self-description by many. M S

injection B2

/ɪnˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ The act of putting a drug or liquid into the body with a needle, or the dose given this way. M S

formation B2

/fɔɹˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ The act or process of forming or developing something. M S

bomber B2

/ˈbɑmɚ/ A military aircraft built to carry and drop bombs. M S

savior B2

/ˈseɪvjɚ/ a person who rescues someone from danger, harm, or serious difficulty M S

mentor B2

/ˈmɛn.toɹ/ An experienced person who gives advice and guidance to someone less experienced. M S

norm B2

/nɔɹm/ What is usual, normal, or expected. M S

exile B2

/ɪɡˈzaɪl/ The state of being forced to live away from your home or country. M S

boxer B2

/ˈbɑksɚ/ A person who fights with their fists as a sport. M S

maestro B2

/ˈmaɪstɹoʊ/ A great composer, conductor, or musician. M S

gardener B2

/ˈɡɑɹd.n̩.ɚ/ A person who grows plants and takes care of a garden, as a job or hobby. M S

nuisance B2

/ˈnuː.səns/ Something that annoys you or causes trouble. M S

wit B2

/wɪt/ The ability to say clever, funny things quickly. M S

recruit B2

/ɹɪˈkɹut/ To find and take on new members, workers, or soldiers. M S

dynamic B2

/dɑɪˈnæm.ɪk/ Full of energy and new ideas; lively and forceful. M S