Register & Style

gonna B1

/ˈɡʌn.ə/ informal spoken form of 'going to,' used before a verb to express a future action or intention M S

dude B1

/duːd/ A man, especially a young one (informal). M S

chief B1

/t͡ʃiːf/ The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe. M S

totally B1

/ˈtoʊ.tə.li/ Completely; in every way. M S

swear B1

/ˈswɛɚ/ To use rude or offensive language. M S

marriage B1

/ˈmæɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ The legal or formal union of two people as partners for life. M S

killing B1

/ˈkɪl.ɪŋ/ The act of causing someone or something to die. M S

heaven B1

/ˈhɛvən/ In many religions, the home of God where good people are believed to go after death. M S

awesome B1

/ˈɔ.səm/ Extremely good or impressive (informal). M S

bunch B1

/bʌnt͡ʃ/ A number of things growing or fastened together in a cluster. M S

kick B1

/kɪk/ To hit something with your foot. M S

bomb B1

/bɑm/ A weapon that explodes and causes damage. M S

vote B1

/voʊt/ To formally show which person or choice you support in an election or decision. M S

monster B1

/ˈmɑnstɚ/ A large, frightening, imaginary creature. M S

doc B1

/dɑk/ An informal word for a doctor. M S

gosh B1

/ɡɑʃ/ a mild expression of surprise, admiration, annoyance, or emphasis M S

connection B1

/kəˈnɛkʃ(ə)n/ A relationship or link between things or events. M S

penny B1

/ˈpɪni/ A small coin worth one hundredth of a pound or, in the US, one cent. M S

properly B1

/ˈpɹɒp.li/ In the correct or right way. M S

rare B1

/ɹɛ/ Not happening or found very often; uncommon. M S

tail B1

/ˈteːl/ The long, thin part that sticks out at the back of an animal's body. M S

agreement B1

/əˈɡɹiːmənt/ An arrangement between people or groups about what each will do. M S

ceremony B1

/ˈsɛɹ.əˌmoʊ.ni/ A formal event held to mark an important occasion. M S

mile B1

/ˈmaɪl/ A unit of distance equal to about 1.6 kilometres. M S

construction B1

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/ The act or process of building something. M S

apology B1

/əˈpɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ A statement saying that you are sorry for something you have done. M S

objection B1

/əbˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/ A reason or statement showing that you disagree with something. M S

reception B1

/ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/ The area near the entrance of a hotel or office where visitors are welcomed. M S

permit B1

/pɚˈmɪt/ To allow someone to do something. M S

document B1

/ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ An official or formal piece of writing that gives information or proof. M S

application B1

/əp.lɪˈke.ʃən/ A formal written or spoken request for a job, a place, or assistance. M S

collar B1

/ˈkɑ.ləɹ/ The part of a shirt, coat, or dress that fits around the neck. M S

conclusion B1

/kənˈkluːʒən/ a decision or opinion reached after careful thought M S

formal B1

/ˈfɔɹməl/ Following accepted rules of polite or official behaviour, dress, or language. M S

genetic B1

/d͡ʒəˈnɛt.ɪk/ Relating to genes or to the genes you inherit from your parents. M S

presentation B1

/pɹisɛnˈteɪʃən/ A talk in which you show or explain something to a group of people. M S

pond B1

/pɑnd/ A small area of still water, smaller than a lake and often man-made. M S

occur B1

/əˈkɝ/ To happen or take place. M S

literature B1

/ˈlɪt.ɚ.ə.t͡ʃɚ/ Written works such as novels, poems, and plays valued as art. M S

nickname B1

/ˈnɪkneɪm/ An informal name for a person, often a short or funny version of their real name. M S

historical B1

/hɪˈstɔɹɪkəl/ Connected with the past or with the study of history. M S

examination B1

/ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/ A formal test of knowledge or skill, usually written and taken under timed conditions. M S

casual B1

/ˈkæʒ(u)əl/ Relaxed and informal; not formal or smart. M S

gown B1

/ˈɡæʊ̯n/ A woman's long, formal dress, often worn on special occasions. M S

syndrome B1

/ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ A group of symptoms or signs that together point to a particular illness or condition. M S

inquiry B1

/ɪnˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹi/ A question or request for information. M S

antique B1

/ˌænˈtik/ Old and valuable because of its age and history. M S

juicy B1

/ˈd͡ʒuːsi/ Containing a lot of juice; pleasantly wet to eat. M S

haunt B1

/hɔnt/ (of a ghost) To appear repeatedly in a place. M S

greeting B1

/ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/ Something you say or do to welcome someone or acknowledge them. M S

gravy B1

/ˈɡɹeɪvi/ A thick, savory sauce made from the juices of cooked meat. M S

declaration B1

/ˌdek.ləˈɹæɪ.ʃən/ A formal or strong statement announcing something. M S

literary B1

/ˈlɪtəɹɛ(ə)ɹi/ Relating to literature or written works. M S

acquire B1

/əˈkwaɪɚ/ to get or come to own something M S

negotiation B1

/nɪˌɡoʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ Formal discussion in which people try to reach an agreement. M S

acceptance B1

/əkˈsɛp.təns/ The act of taking or receiving something that is offered. M S

habitat B1

/ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/ The natural place where a plant or animal lives. M S

giggle B1

/ˈɡɪɡl̩/ To laugh in a quiet, silly, or nervous way. M S

dissolve B1

/dɪˈzɑlv/ To mix into a liquid and become part of it. M S

garment B1

/ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/ A piece of clothing. M S

rainforest B1

/ˈɹeɪn.fɔɹ.ɪst/ A thick forest in a warm area that has a lot of rain all year. M S

improper B1

/ɪmˈpɹɔp.ə/ Not suitable, right, or correct for the situation. M S

conservation B1

/ˌkɑnsə(ɹ)ˈveɪʃən/ The protection of the environment and natural resources. M S

mare B1

/mɛr/ a female horse or other equine animal M S