Space, Position & Direction

sunset B1

/ˈsʌnˌsɛt/ The time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon. M S

handy B1

/ˈhæn.di/ Useful and easy to use. M S

pace B1

/peɪs/ The speed at which something happens or moves. M S

collapse B1

/kɵˈlæps/ To fall down suddenly because of a loss of support or strength. M S

tide B1

/taɪd/ The regular rise and fall of the sea, caused by the pull of the moon and sun. M S

orbit B1

/ˈɔɹ.bɪt/ The curved path an object follows as it circles a planet, star, or other body in space. M S

encounter B1

/ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/ To experience or be faced with something, especially a problem M S

phoenix B1

/ˈfiːnɪks/ A mythical bird that burns itself to ashes and then rises again, born new from the ashes. M S

Atlantic B1

/ætˈlæn.tɪk/ The Atlantic Ocean, between the Americas and Europe and Africa. M S

compromise B1

/ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/ an agreement in which each side gives up part of what it wants M S

forehead B1

/ˈfɔɹˌhɛd/ The part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline. M S

bracelet B1

/ˈbreɪslət/ A band or chain worn around the wrist as decoration. M S

contain B1

/kənˈteɪn/ To hold or have something inside. M S

bounce B1

/baʊns/ To spring back after hitting a surface. M S

leadership B1

/ˈlidɚʃɪp/ The ability or quality of being a good leader. M S

compound B1

/ˈkɑmˈpaʊnd/ a substance made by combining two or more elements or ingredients M S

dot B1

/dɑt/ A small round mark or spot. M S

hesitate B1

/ˈhɛz.ə.teɪt/ To pause before doing something because you are nervous or unsure. M S

fold B1

/ˈfɒld/ To bend something so that one part lies over another. M S

embarrass B1

/ɪmˈbæɹəs/ To make someone feel awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable in front of others. M S

fountain B1

[ˈfaʊn.tn̩] A structure that shoots water into the air, usually for decoration in a garden or public place. M S

gap B1

/ɡɛp/ An empty space or opening between two things. M S

orchestra B1

/ˈoɹ.kɪs.tɹə/ A large group of musicians who play instruments together, often including strings, woodwind, brass and percussion. M S

surrounding B1

/səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/ Being all around a place; nearby on every side. M S

popcorn B1

/ˈpɑp.kɔɹn/ Corn kernels that burst open and puff up when heated, eaten as a snack. M S

layer B1

/ˈleɪ.əɹ/ A single thickness of a material that covers a surface or lies between other things. M S

phantom B1

/ˈfæntəm/ A ghost or something that seems to appear but is not really there. M S

heel B1

/hil/ The back part of the foot, below the ankle. M S

farther B1

/ˈfɑɹðɚ/ At or to a greater distance in space. M S

opposition B1

/ˌɑ.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ Strong disagreement with, or resistance to, something. M S

attraction B1

/əˈtrækʃən/ A place or event that people enjoy visiting. M S

sunrise B1

/ˈsʌnɹaɪz/ The time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon. M S

ferry B1

/ˈfeɹi/ A boat that regularly carries people, vehicles, and goods across water. M S

comet B1

/ˈkɒmɪt/ A small icy body in space that travels around the Sun and grows a bright glowing tail as it gets close to it. M S

backpack B1

/ˈbæk.pæk/ A bag carried on your back by straps over the shoulders. M S

sheer B1

/ʃɪɚ/ Used to emphasize how great or pure an amount, degree, or quality is. M S

sponsor B1

/ˈspɑn.sɚ/ A person or company that pays for an event or activity, often in return for advertising. M S

separation B1

/ˌsep.əˈɹæɪ.ʃən/ The act of dividing or keeping people or things apart, or the state of being apart. M S

transportation B1

/tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/ The system or means of moving people or goods from one place to another. M S

teen B1

/tiːn/ A person between 13 and 19 years old. M S

aspect B1

/ˈæspɛkt/ A particular part or feature of something. M S

relate B1

/rɪˈleɪt/ To understand and feel sympathy for someone or something. M S

establishment B1

/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/ A business or organization, or the place where it operates. M S

partial B1

/ˈpɑɹʃəl/ Not complete; only a part of the whole. M S

neutral B1

/ˈnuː.tɹəl/ Not supporting either side in an argument or conflict. M S

debris B1

/dəˈbɹiː/ Scattered broken pieces left after something is destroyed or breaks apart. M S

flute B1

/flu(ː)t/ A musical instrument shaped like a long tube, played by blowing across a hole near one end. M S

glance B1

/ɡlæns/ To look at something quickly and briefly. M S

haunt B1

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

bakery B1

/ˈbeɪ.kə.ɹi/ A place where bread, cakes, and pastries are made and sold. M S

admission B1

/ədˈmɪʃən/ A statement saying that something, often unpleasant, is true. M S

slot B1

/slɑt/ A narrow opening, such as one for inserting a coin. M S

sponge B1

/spʌnd͡ʒ/ A soft, porous material used for washing or soaking up liquid. M S

calf B1

/kæf/ A young cow. M S

runaway B1

/ˈɹʌnəweɪ/ A person, especially a young one, who has left home or escaped without permission. M S

surround B1

/səˈɹaʊnd/ To be all around something or someone on every side. M S

obstacle B1

/ˈɑbstəkəl/ Something that makes it difficult to do or achieve something. M S

arise B1

/əˈɹaɪz/ To happen or start to exist, especially a problem or situation. M S

regain B1

/ɹiːˈɡeɪn/ To get back something you had lost. M S

postcard B1

/ˈpoʊstˌkɑɹd/ A card sent by mail without an envelope, often with a picture on one side. M S

reef B1

/ɹiːf/ A ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the sea. M S

diaper B1

/ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚ/ A soft cloth or padded garment worn around a baby's bottom to absorb urine and waste; a nappy. M S

nod B1

/nɑd/ To move your head down and up to show agreement, greeting, or understanding. M S

Mediterranean B1

/ˌmɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnɪən/ Relating to the Mediterranean Sea and the countries around it. M S

accidental B1

/ˌæk.sɪˈdɛn.tl̩/ Happening by chance and not on purpose. M S

northwest B1

/nɔɹθˈwɛst/ The direction halfway between north and west. M S

install B1

/ɪnˈstɔl/ To put a piece of equipment somewhere and prepare it so it is ready to use. M S

extinct B1

/ɪkˈstɪŋkt/ No longer existing, with no living members left. M S

hasty B1

/ˈheɪsti/ Done quickly and without enough thought or care. M S

occupy B1

/ˈɑkjəpaɪ/ To fill or take up a space or amount of time. M S

southeast B1

/ˌsaʊˈθiːst/ The compass point halfway between south and east. M S

slope B1

/sloʊp/ A surface or piece of ground that goes up or down at an angle. M S

spiral B1

/ˈspɑɪɹəl/ A curve that winds around a central point, getting wider or moving along as it turns. M S

frequent B1

/ˈfriːkwənt/ Happening or doing something often. M S

canteen B1

/kænˈtin/ A place where meals are served in a school, factory, or other workplace. M S

prominent B1

/ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/ Important and well known. M S

parcel B1

/ˈpɑɹsəl/ An object wrapped up to be sent or carried, especially by post. M S

southwest B1

/saʊθˈwɛst/ The compass point halfway between south and west. M S

downhill B1

/ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/ toward the bottom of a hill or slope M S

northeast B1

/ˌnɔrˈθiːst/ The direction halfway between north and east. M S

shortage B1

/ˈʃɔː(ɹ)tɪd͡ʒ/ A situation in which there is not enough of something. M S

hostel B1

/ˈhɑstəl/ A cheap place to stay where you share rooms and facilities with other travellers. M S

tendency B1

/ˈten.dən.si/ A likelihood of behaving or happening in a particular way. M S

uncover B1

/ʌnˈkʌvɚ/ To find out and reveal something that was hidden or secret. M S

middle-aged B1

/ˌmɪdl̩ˈeɪd͡ʒd/ Being roughly between 45 and 65 years old; neither young nor old. M S

retain B1

/ɹəˈteɪn/ To keep or continue to have something. M S

handshake B1

/ˈhæn(d)ˌʃeɪk/ The act of two people holding and shaking each other's hand as a greeting or to agree on something. M S

appoint B1

/əˈpɔɪnt/ To officially choose someone for a job or position. M S

waterfall B1

/ˈwɔtɚfɔl/ A place where water flows down over the edge of a cliff or steep rocks. M S

assign B1

/əˈsaɪn/ To give someone a particular task or job to do. M S

outdoor B1

/ˈaʊtˌdɔr/ Existing, happening, or used in the open air rather than inside a building. M S

indoors B1

/ɪnˈdɔɹz/ Inside a building, rather than outside. M S

outdoors B1

/aʊtˈdɔː(ɹ)z/ In or into the open air, not inside a building. M S

genetically B1

/d͡ʒəˈneɾɪkli/ In a way relating to genes or genetics. M S

fasten B1

/ˈfæsn̩/ To join or attach two things firmly together. M S

crossroads B1

/ˈkrɔsˌroʊdz/ A place where two or more roads cross each other. M S