Word Formation & Derivatives

brother-in-law B2

/ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɔ/ The brother of your husband or wife, or the husband of your sister Meaning Off Sound Off

so-called B2

/ˈsoʊˌkɔld/ Called by this name, though the speaker doubts it is true or deserved. Meaning Off Sound Off

sister-in-law B2

/ˈsɪs.tɚ.ɪn.lɔ/ the sister of your husband or wife, or your brother's wife Meaning Off Sound Off

son-in-law B2

/ˈsʌnɪnˌlɔː/ The husband of your daughter. Meaning Off Sound Off

X-ray B2

/ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/ A photograph of the inside of the body, made using invisible rays that pass through it. Meaning Off Sound Off

mother-in-law B2

/ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɑː/ The mother of your husband or wife. Meaning Off Sound Off

father-in-law B2

/ˈfɑːðəɹɪnˌlɔː/ The father of your husband or wife. Meaning Off Sound Off

grown-up B2

/ˈgroʊˌnəp/ An adult, especially as spoken about by or to children. Meaning Off Sound Off

daughter-in-law B2

/ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)ɪnˌlɔː/ The wife of your son. Meaning Off Sound Off

long-term B2

/ˈlɔŋˈtɝːm/ Continuing or having effects over a long period of time. Meaning Off Sound Off

first-class B2

/ˌfɝːstˈklæs/ of the highest quality; excellent Meaning Off Sound Off

last-minute B2

/ˌlæˈsmɪnət/ Done or happening at the latest possible time before an event. Meaning Off Sound Off

mix-up B2

/ˈmɪksˌʌp/ a mistake or confused situation caused by taking one person or thing for another Meaning Off Sound Off

long-distance B2

/ˌlɔŋˈdiːstəns/ Covering or travelling over a great distance. Meaning Off Sound Off

left-handed B2

/ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/ using the left hand more naturally or skillfully than the right Meaning Off Sound Off

high-tech B2

/haɪ tɛk/ Using or involving the most advanced and modern technology. Meaning Off Sound Off

short-term B2

/ˌʃɔrtˈtɝːm/ Lasting for or relating to a short period of time. Meaning Off Sound Off

self-confidence B2

/ˌsɛlfˈkɑːnfədəns/ belief and trust in your own abilities Meaning Off Sound Off

show-off B2

/ˈʃoʊˌɔf/ a person who deliberately displays their abilities or possessions to attract attention or admiration Meaning Off Sound Off

worn-out B2

/ˈwɔɹnˌaʊt/ damaged or made useless by long or heavy use Meaning Off Sound Off

light-headed B2

/ˌlaɪtˈhɛdɪd/ dizzy, faint, or mentally unsteady Meaning Off Sound Off

single-handed B2

/ˌsɪŋ.ɡəlˈhæn.dɪd/ done by one person without help from anyone else Meaning Off Sound Off

mixed-up B2

/ˌmɪkstˈʌp/ confused, troubled, or unable to think clearly Meaning Off Sound Off

bad-tempered B2

Easily annoyed or angered; often in a bad mood. Meaning Off Sound Off

well-built B2

Having a strong, muscular body. Meaning Off Sound Off

non-smoking B2

/nɑːnˈsmoʊkɪŋ/ Where smoking is not allowed. Meaning Off Sound Off

semi-final B2

One of the two matches before the final, deciding which players or teams reach the final. Meaning Off Sound Off

well-paid B2

Earning or providing a good amount of money. Meaning Off Sound Off

self-confident B2

/ˌsɛlfˈkɑːnfədənt/ sure of your own abilities and worth Meaning Off Sound Off

well-balanced B2

Made up of parts in good, healthy proportions. Meaning Off Sound Off

long-legged B2

/ˌlɔːŋˈlɛɡɪd/ having legs that are long in proportion to the body Meaning Off Sound Off

dilly-dally B2

/ˈdɪl.iˌdæl.i/ informal: to waste time through indecision, delay, or aimless activity Meaning Off Sound Off

good-sized B2

/ˌɡʊdˈsaɪzd/ reasonably or notably large in size, amount, or extent Meaning Off Sound Off

well-wisher B2

/ˈwɛlˌwɪʃər/ a person who hopes for and expresses support for another person's or cause's success or welfare Meaning Off Sound Off

fair-minded B2

/ˌfɛrˈmaɪndɪd/ willing to judge people or issues impartially and without prejudice Meaning Off Sound Off

long-tailed B2

/ˌlɔːŋˈteɪld/ clothing: having long rear skirts, panels, or tails Meaning Off Sound Off

broad-shouldered B2

/ˌbrɔdˈʃoʊldɚd/ having wide or powerfully built shoulders Meaning Off Sound Off

silly-billy B2

/ˌsɪliˈbɪli/ informal, especially British: a silly or foolish person, used as a mild or affectionate teasing expression Meaning Off Sound Off

half-dollar B2

/ˈhæfˌdɑlər/ a United States coin worth fifty cents, or the sum of fifty cents Meaning Off Sound Off

well-shaped B2

/ˌwɛlˈʃeɪpt/ having an attractive, regular, or proportionate shape Meaning Off Sound Off

good-humored B2

/ˌɡʊdˈhjuːmɚd/ cheerful, friendly, and not easily annoyed Meaning Off Sound Off

half-yearly B2

/ˌhæfˈjɪrli/ occurring, published, or paid every six months Meaning Off Sound Off

wage-earner B2

/ˈweɪdʒˌɝː.nɚ/ a person who works in return for wages or a salary, especially as distinguished from an employer or someone living on investments Meaning Off Sound Off

carbon dioxide B2

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carbon footprint B2

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carbon monoxide B2

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climate change B2

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de facto B2

/ˌdeɪˈfæktoʊ/ existing or operating in practice, even without an official title or formal recognition Meaning Off Sound Off

debit card B2

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environmentally friendly B2

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exclamation mark B2

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fed up B2

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fire brigade B2

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first language B2

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first person B2

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global warming B2

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hard drive B2

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health care B2

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human rights B2

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inverted commas B2

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junk food B2

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last minute B2

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martial art B2

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native speaker B2

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owing to B2

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point of view B2

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polar bear B2

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prime minister B2

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real estate B2

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rush hour B2

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second person B2

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steering wheel B2

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stock market B2

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third person B2

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upside down B2

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virtual reality B2

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well-organized B2

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starting-point B2

/ˈstɑrtɪŋˌpɔɪnt/ the place, time, or idea from which something begins Meaning Off Sound Off

so-and-so B2

/ˈsoʊənˌsoʊ/ an unspecified or unnamed person or thing Meaning Off Sound Off

water butt B2

/ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ ˌbʌt/ British: a large outdoor barrel or other container used to collect and store rainwater Meaning Off Sound Off

day laborer B2

/ˈdeɪ ˌleɪ.bɚ.ɚ/ a worker hired and paid by the day, especially for temporary or unskilled manual work Meaning Off Sound Off

pepper-shaker B2

/ˈpɛpərˌʃeɪkər/ a small container with perforations in its top, used for sprinkling ground pepper Meaning Off Sound Off