Senses & Perception

gunshot B2

/ˈɡʌn.ʃɑt/ The act of firing a gun, or the sound it makes. M S

blast B2

/blæst/ To break or destroy something using explosives. M S

slap B2

/slæp/ To hit someone with the open hand, often on the face. M S

buzz B2

/bʌz/ To make a low, continuous humming sound, like a bee. M S

smash B2

/smæʃ/ To break something suddenly and violently into pieces. M S

stink B2

/stɪŋk/ To have a strong, unpleasant smell. M S

foul B2

/faʊl/ Very unpleasant to smell, taste, or touch; disgusting. M S

flame B2

/fleɪm/ The bright burning gas you see in a fire. M S

hush B2

/hʌʃ/ To make someone or something become quiet, or to become quiet. M S

slam B2

/ˈslæm/ To shut something with great force, making a loud noise. M S

detect B2

/dɪˈtɛkt/ To notice or discover something that is hard to see or find. M S

clap B2

/klæp/ To hit your hands together repeatedly to show you are pleased. M S

jingle B2

/ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/ a light, repeated ringing sound made when small metal or glass objects strike one another M S

humiliating B2

/hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪtɪŋ/ Making someone feel ashamed, foolish, or embarrassed. M S

roar B2

/ˈɹoɹ/ Of an animal such as a lion, to make a long, loud, deep sound. M S

herb B2

/(h)ɝb/ A plant whose leaves or seeds are used to add flavour to food. M S

microphone B2

/ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfoʊn/ A device that turns sound into an electrical signal so it can be recorded or made louder. M S

yummy B2

/ˈjʌm.i/ Very pleasant to taste; delicious. M S

zoom B2

/zuːm/ To move very fast, often with a humming sound. M S

distinguished B2

/dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/ Very successful and respected; famous for great achievements. M S

peacefully B2

/ˈpiːsfəli/ In a calm and quiet way, without trouble or violence. M S

fascinated B2

/ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd/ Extremely interested in something. M S

perception B2

/pɚˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ The way you understand or think about something. M S

pow B2

/paʊ/ used to imitate or emphasize the sudden sound of a gunshot, explosion, or hard impact M S

peep B2

/pip/ To look quickly or secretly, especially through a small opening. M S

revelation B2

/ˌɹɛv.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ A surprising fact that is made known, especially one that changes how you see things. M S

dim B2

/dɪm/ Not bright; giving or having little light. M S

distinct B2

/dɪˈstɪŋkt/ Clearly different or separate from something else. M S

fragrance B2

/ˈfɹeɪɡɹən(t)s/ A pleasant smell. M S

ting B2

/tɪŋ/ a light, clear, high-pitched metallic sound, like that of a small bell or coin M S

squeak B2

/skwiːk/ a short, high-pitched sound made by a small animal or by objects rubbing together M S

peer B2

/pɪɹ/ To look closely or with difficulty, as if trying to see something clearly. M S

perceive B2

/pɚˈsiv/ To become aware of something through the senses, especially sight. M S

blindfold B2

/ˈblaɪndfoʊld/ a strip of cloth or other covering placed over the eyes to prevent sight M S

blindly B2

/ˈblaɪndli/ Without being able to see, or without looking. M S

blindness B2

/ˈblaɪndnəs/ The condition of not being able to see. M S

elegance B2

/ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns/ Graceful beauty and good taste in appearance, manners, or style. M S

fearsome B2

/ˈfɪɹsəm/ Frightening, especially in appearance. M S

inadequate B2

/ɪnˈædəkwɪt/ Not enough or not good enough for what is needed. M S

tiresome B2

/ˈtaɪɚsəm/ Making you feel bored or annoyed; tedious. M S

sulfur B2

/ˈsʊl.fə/ A bright yellow chemical element (symbol S) with a strong smell, used in matches, gunpowder, and many industrial products. M S

faintly B2

/ˈfeɪntli/ in a way that is weak, quiet, dim, or hard to notice M S

distortion B2

/dɪˈstɔrʃən/ A change that makes something untrue or inaccurate; a misrepresentation. M S

overhear B2

/oʊ.vɚˈhɪɚ/ To hear something that you were not meant to hear, usually by accident. M S

trample B2

/ˈtɹæmpəl/ To step on something heavily and crush or damage it with your feet. M S

decorative B2

/ˈdɛk.ə.ɹə.tɪv/ Intended to make something look attractive rather than to be useful. M S

narcissistic B2

/ˌnɑɹ.sɪˈsɪs.tɪk/ Excessively focused on oneself, one's appearance, or one's own importance. M S

sizzle B2

/ˈsɪzəl/ to make a hissing sound like food cooking in hot fat M S

interactive B2

/ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/ allowing the user to take part and respond, rather than just watch or listen. M S

crackle B2

/ˈkræk.əl/ to make a rapid series of short, sharp popping sounds M S

softness B2

/ˈsɔftnəs/ The quality of being easy to press or pleasant to touch. M S

amplifier B2

/ˈæm.plə.faɪ.ɚ/ A piece of electronic equipment that makes a sound or signal louder or stronger. M S

mutter B2

/ˈmʌtɚ/ To speak quietly and unclearly, often when complaining or annoyed. M S

gaudy B2

/ˈɡɔ.di/ Too bright or showy in a way that lacks taste. M S

indignity B2

/ɪnˈdɪɡ.nɪ.ti/ A situation that makes you feel ashamed or that you are not respected. M S

bellow B2

/ˈbɛloʊ/ To shout in a very loud, deep voice. M S

spellbound B2

/ˈspɛlˌbaʊnd/ So fascinated by something that you cannot look or turn away; completely captivated. M S

tactile B2

/ˈtæktaɪl/ Relating to the sense of touch. M S

outwardly B2

/ˈaʊtwɚdli/ In the way something appears on the surface; in outer appearance. M S

uncomfortably B2

/ənˈkʌmftəbli/ In a way that is physically unpleasant. M S

cornet B2

/kɔɹˈnɛt/ A brass musical instrument, slightly smaller than a trumpet and with a bright tone. M S

binocular B2

/bɪˈnɒkjʊlɚ/ using or involving both eyes together M S

mortify B2

/ˈmoɹtɪfaɪ/ To make someone feel very embarrassed or ashamed. M S

wearisome B2

/ˈwɪəɹisəm/ Making you feel tired or bored; tedious. M S

mechanize B2

/ˈmɛkənaɪz/ To replace manual work with machines. M S

unclearly B2

In a way that is hard to understand, see, or hear. M S

collocation B2

/ˌkɑl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ A pair or group of words that are often used together and sound natural to native speakers. M S

squeal B2

/skwiːl/ to make a high-pitched, loud sound, often due to excitement or fear M S