Senses & Perception

calm B1

/kɑm/ Relaxed and not worried, angry, or upset. M S

spot B1

/spɑt/ A particular place or area. M S

bell B1

/bɛl/ A hollow metal object, often cup-shaped, that rings when it is struck. M S

taste B1

/teɪst/ To notice or recognize the flavour of food or drink in your mouth. M S

applause B1

/əˈplɔz/ The sound and act of clapping the hands to show approval. M S

hearing B1

/ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/ The ability to hear sounds. M S

sight B1

/saɪt/ The ability to see. M S

hidden B1

/ˈhɪd(ə)n/ Placed or kept out of sight so it cannot be seen. M S

horn B1

/hɔɹn/ A hard pointed growth on the head of some animals, such as cows or goats. M S

bang B1

/ˈbæŋ/ A sudden loud noise, like an explosion or something hitting a hard surface. M S

boom B1

/bum/ To grow or develop very quickly and successfully. M S

surface B1

/ˈsɜɹ.fəs/ The outer or top layer of something. M S

silent B1

/ˈsaɪlənt/ With no sound at all; completely quiet. M S

explosion B1

/ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ A sudden, violent burst of energy that causes damage and noise. M S

vision B1

/ˈvɪʒ.n̩/ The ability to see; sight. M S

sharp B1

/ʃɑɹp/ Having an edge or point that can cut or pierce easily. M S

object B1

/ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ A thing that you can see and touch. M S

whistle B1

/ˈwɪs(ə)l/ To make a high musical sound by forcing air through your lips or teeth. M S

attend B1

/əˈtɛnd/ To be present at an event or place. M S

painful B1

/ˈpeɪn.fl̩/ Causing physical pain. M S

deaf B1

/dɛf/ Unable to hear, either completely or partly. M S

connect B1

/kəˈnɛkt/ To join two or more things together. M S

explode B1

/ɪkˈsploʊd/ To burst suddenly and violently, often with a loud noise. M S

severe B1

/sɪˈvɪɹ/ Very bad, serious, or intense. M S

lighter B1

/ˈlaɪtɚ/ A small device that produces a flame, used for lighting cigarettes or candles. M S

faint B1

/ˈfeɪnt/ Hard to see, hear, or notice; not strong or clear. M S

observe B1

/əbˈzɝv/ To watch someone or something carefully. M S

bore B1

/boɹ/ To make someone feel tired and uninterested. M S

sigh B1

/saɪ/ To breathe out slowly and loudly, often to show tiredness, sadness, or relief. M S

tasty B1

/ˈteɪsti/ Having a pleasant, enjoyable flavour. M S

ink B1

/ˈɪŋk/ A coloured liquid used for writing or printing. M S

cough B1

/kɔf/ To push air out of your throat with a sudden, sharp sound, usually because of illness or irritation. M S

shiny B1

/ˈʃaɪ.ni/ Bright and reflecting light; having a smooth, polished surface. M S

observation B1

/ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃn̩/ The act of watching someone or something carefully. M S

visible B1

/ˈvɪzɪb(ə)l/ Able to be seen. M S

whisper B1

/ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/ To speak very quietly using your breath, so only someone close can hear. M S

flavor B1

/ˈfleɪvɚ/ The taste of a particular food or drink. M S

bark B1

/bɑɹk/ To make the short loud sound that a dog makes. M S

cheerful B1

/ˈt͡ʃɪɹfl̩/ Happy and showing good spirits. M S

trumpet B1

/ˈtɹʌmpɪt/ A brass musical instrument that you play by blowing into it, making a bright, high sound. M S

glimpse B1

/ˈglɪmps/ A quick, incomplete look at something. M S

relaxing B1

/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/ Making you feel calm and free from stress; helping you to rest. M S

raspberry B1

/ˈɹæzbɹi/ A soft, sweet red berry that grows on a bush. M S

onstage B1

/ˌɑːnˈsteɪdʒ/ Onto or on the part of the stage that the audience can see. M S

tiring B1

/ˈtaɪəɹɪŋ/ Making you feel that you need rest; exhausting. M S

babysit B1

/ˈbeɪ.bi.sɪt/ To look after a child for a short time while the parents are away, often for money. M S

resemble B1

/ɹɪˈzembəl/ To look like or be similar to someone or something. M S

eyesight B1

/ˈaɪˌsaɪt/ The ability to see; how well your eyes work. M S

highlight B1

/ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/ To draw attention to something so people notice how important it is. M S

stylish B1

/ˈstaɪlɪʃ/ Attractive and fashionable in appearance or design. M S

safari B1

/səˈfɑːɹ.i/ A trip, usually in Africa, to watch or photograph wild animals in their natural surroundings. M S

distinctly B1

/dɪˈstɪŋktli/ In a clear way that is easy to see, hear, or understand. M S

visually B1

/ˈvɪzju.əli/ By means of sight; in a way relating to seeing. M S

dazzle B1

/ˈdæzəl/ To make someone unable to see clearly because of very bright light. M S

loudspeaker B1

/ˈlaʊdspiːkɚ/ A device that turns an electrical signal into sound loud enough to be heard at a distance. M S

watcher B1

/ˈwɑːtʃər/ a person who watches or closely observes someone or something M S

noticeable B1

/ˈnoʊtɪsəbl̩/ Easy to see or notice. M S

shadowy B1

/ˈʃæd.oʊ.i/ Full of shadows; dark and hard to see in. M S

firework B1

/ˈfaɪɚˌwɚk/ A device that explodes with bright colored lights and loud bangs, used for celebrations. M S

thunderous B1

/ˈθʌn.dɚ.əs/ Extremely loud, like thunder. M S

noisily B1

/ˈnɔɪzəli/ In a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly. M S