Space, Position & Direction

thickness B2

/ˈθɪknəs/ How thick something is; the distance between its two opposite surfaces. M S

punctuality B2

/ˌpʌŋkt͡ʃuˈæləti/ The habit of arriving or doing things at exactly the right time. M S

compress B2

/kəmˈpɹɛs/ to press or squeeze something into a smaller space M S

syllable B2

/ˈsɪl.ə.bᵻl/ A single unit of sound in a word, usually one vowel sound with consonants around it. M S

splatter B2

/ˈsplætɚ/ To splash and scatter in drops, landing in a messy, uneven way. M S

discriminate B2

/dɪˈskɹɪm.əˌneɪt/ To treat a person or group unfairly because of their race, sex, age, or other quality. M S

outback B2

/ˈaʊtbæk/ The remote, dry inland regions of Australia, far from towns and cities. M S

coincide B2

/ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/ To happen at the same time. M S

bustle B2

/ˈbʌsəl/ To move around quickly and busily. M S

revolve B2

/ɹɪˈvɑlv/ To turn around a central point or axis. M S

reflective B2

/ɹɪˈflɛktɪv/ Thinking carefully and quietly, often about the past. M S

anchorage B2

/ˈæŋkəɹɪd͡ʒ/ A place where boats and ships can safely drop anchor. M S

unsuitable B2

/ʌnˈsuːtəbəl/ Not right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation M S

harrow B2

/ˈhæɹoʊ/ A heavy farm tool dragged across ploughed land to break up and smooth the soil. M S

applicant B2

/ˈæp.lə.kɪnt/ A person who formally asks for something such as a job, a place at a school, or admission. M S

slant B2

/slænt/ to slope or cause something to slope in a diagonal direction M S

downwards B2

/ˈdaʊnwɚdz/ Towards a lower place or position. M S

sag B2

/sæɡ/ To sink or hang down in the middle, usually because of weight or age. M S

thirdly B2

/ˈθɚdli/ In the third place; used to introduce a third point. M S

exclusion B2

/ɪksˈkluːʒən/ The act of leaving someone or something out, or of keeping them out. M S

desolation B2

/ˌdɛsəˈleɪʃən/ A deep feeling of sadness and loneliness. M S

negatively B2

/ˈnɛgətɪvli/ In a way that is bad or harmful. M S

nostril B2

/ˈnɑ.stɹəl/ Either of the two openings at the bottom of the nose, used for breathing and smelling. M S

aboriginal B2

/ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ relating to the original people who lived in a place before others arrived, especially in Australia M S

tropic B2

/ˈtɹɒpɪk/ One of two imaginary lines around the Earth, north and south of the equator, marking the edges of the hottest region. M S

underfoot B2

/ˌʌndɚˈfʊt/ under one's feet, especially while being stepped on or trampled M S

originate B2

/əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪneɪt/ To begin or come into existence in a particular place or way. M S

stockpile B2

/ˈstɑkˌpaɪl/ A large supply of something kept for future use. M S

subside B2

/sʌbˈsaɪd/ To become less strong or intense; to die down. M S

midair B2

/(ˈ)mɪdˈɛɹ/ the open air at a point above the ground; the state of being airborne M S

globally B2

/ˈɡloʊbəli/ Across the whole world. M S

undersea B2

/ˌəndɝˈsiː/ Existing or used below the surface of the sea. M S

citywide B2

/ˈsɪt.iˌwaɪd/ Happening or spreading across a whole city. M S

globalization B2

/ˌɡloʊ.bə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ The process by which businesses, ideas, and cultures spread and connect across the whole world. M S

rectangular B2

/ɹɛkˈtæŋɡjəlɚ/ Shaped like a rectangle; having four right angles. M S

suitably B2

/ˈsuːtəbli/ In a way that is right or appropriate for the situation. M S

homeward B2

/ˈhoʊmwɚd/ In the direction of home. M S

seesaw B2

/ˈsi.sɔ/ a long board balanced in the middle that children sit on at each end to go up and down M S

statewide B2

/steɪtˈwaɪd/ Happening across or affecting a whole state. M S

interpersonal B2

/ˌɪntɝˈpɝːsənəl/ relating to relationships or communication between people. M S

correctness B2

/kɝˈɛktnəs/ The quality of being free from mistakes; being right. M S

droop B2

/ˈdɹuːp/ To hang or bend downward, usually because of weakness or tiredness. M S

northward B2

/ˈnɔɹθwɚd/ Toward the north. M S

conversely B2

/kənˈvɝsli/ Used to introduce a statement that is the opposite of one just made; on the other hand. M S

eastward B2

/ˈist.wɚd/ Towards the east. M S

displace B2

/dɪsˈpleɪs/ To force people to leave their home or country, especially because of war or disaster. M S

prominently B2

/ˈpɹɑmɪnəntli/ in a way that is easy to see or notice M S

well-balanced B2

Made up of parts in good, healthy proportions. M S

proponent B2

/pɹəˈpoʊnənt/ A person who supports an idea, plan, or cause; an advocate. M S

deforestation B2

/dɪˌfɔrɪˈsteɪʃən/ The cutting down or destruction of forests, often to use the land for farming. M S

southward B2

/ˈsaʊθwɝd/ Toward the south. M S

handrail B2

/ˈhændˌɹeɪl/ A rail along a staircase, ramp, or path that you hold for support. M S

modernization B2

/ˌmɑdɚnɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ The process of making something modern or up to date. M S

exalt B2

/ɪɡˈzɔlt/ To praise someone or something very highly. M S

overhang B2

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈhæŋ/ to project, extend, or hang over something at a lower level M S

ferryboat B2

/ˈfɛɹiˌboʊt/ A boat that carries people, vehicles, or goods across water on a regular schedule. M S

permeate B2

/ˈpɝmiˌeɪ̯t/ To spread through every part of something. M S

countrywide B2

/ˌkʌn.tɹiˈwaɪd/ Happening or existing across a whole country. M S

timeliness B2

/ˈtaɪmliːnəs/ The quality of happening or being done at the right or most useful moment. M S

microcomputer B2

/ˈmaɪˌkroʊkəmˈpjuːtɝ/ A small computer built around a microprocessor, designed for use by one person. M S

outdistance B2

/ˈaʊtˈdɪstəns/ To move far ahead of someone, especially in a race. M S

overbook B2

/ˈoʊvɝˌbʊk/ To accept more reservations or bookings than there are seats or rooms available. M S

overcrowd B2

/ˌoʊvɚˈkraʊd/ to fill a place, vehicle, or system with more people or things than it can comfortably or safely hold M S

habitant B2

/abitɑ̃/ A person who lives in a particular place. M S

congest B2

/kənˈdʒɛst/ to block or overfill a road, place, or system with too much traffic, too many people, or too much material M S

fed up B2

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upside down B2

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hoisting B2

/ˈhɔɪstɪŋ/ the act of raising or lifting something, especially using ropes or machinery M S

lain B2

/leɪn/ past participle of "lie": to be in or assume a horizontal or resting position M S

navel B2

/ˈneɪvəl/ the small, central scar on the abdomen, marking where the umbilical cord was attached M S

simmer B2

/ˈsɪmɚ/ to cook gently just below boiling point M S

stow B2

/stoʊ/ to pack or store something carefully and neatly in a particular place M S

outstretched B2

/ˌaʊtˈstrɛtʃt/ stretched or extended outward M S

overarch B2

/ˌoʊvərˈɑrtʃ/ to form an arch above or extend over something M S