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English Vocabulary
Pick a CEFR level (A1–C2, plus C2+ for rare words beyond the CEFR scale) — A1 is the friendliest place to start — and browse its words grouped by topic: travel, food, the body, emotions, and more. Each word shows its meaning, example sentences, and US/UK pronunciation.
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Grammar & Function Words(114)
you
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/jə/
The person or people being spoken to, as the subject of a sentence.
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/aɪ/
The word a speaker or writer uses to refer to themselves as the subject of a sentence.
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the
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/ðə/
Used before a noun to refer to a specific person or thing already known or mentioned.
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to
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/tuː/
In the direction of; so as to reach a place.
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a
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/eɪ/
used before a noun to refer to one person or thing that is not specific or not already known
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it
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/ɪt/
Used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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and
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/ænd/
Used to join two words, phrases, or sentences that are taken together.
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that
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/ðət/
Used to introduce a clause stating what someone says, thinks, or believes.
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of
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/ʌv/
Belonging to or connected with someone or something.
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is
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/ɪz/
Third-person singular present tense of be
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in
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/ɪn/
Inside a place, container, or area.
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what
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/wʌt/
Used to ask for information about a thing or situation.
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we
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/wi/
Used by a speaker to refer to themselves and one or more other people.
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me
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/mi/
The form of 'I' used as the object of a verb or preposition.
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this
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/ðɪs/
Referring to a person or thing that is here or nearby.
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he
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/ˈhiː/
Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned or known.
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for
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/fɔɹ/
Intended to belong to or be given to someone.
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my
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/maɪ/
Belonging to or connected with me.
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on
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/ɔn/
Working, active, or switched to operate.
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have
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/hæv/
To own or possess something.
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your
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/jɔː(ɹ)/
Belonging to or connected with you.
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was
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/wəz/
Past tense of "be" used with I, he, she, or it.
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no
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/noʊ/
Used to give a negative answer or to refuse or disagree.
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not
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/nɑt/
Used to make a word or sentence negative.
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Numbers & Quantity(40)
two
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/tu/
The number 2, equal to one plus one.
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first
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/fɚst/
Coming before all others in time, order, or position.
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lot
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/lɑt/
A large amount or number of something.
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three
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/θriː/
The number 3.
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once
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/wʌn(t)s/
One single time.
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five
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/faɪv/
The number 5; one more than four.
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four
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/foɹ/
The number 4; one more than three.
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number
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/ˈnʌmbər/
A word or symbol like 5, 100, or 3.14 that tells you how many or which one.
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cut
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/kʌt/
A reduction in the amount, number, or size of something.
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half
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/ˈhæf/
One of two equal parts of something.
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six
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/sɪks/
the number 6, coming after five and before seven
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ten
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/tɛn/
The number 10, which comes after nine and before eleven.
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seven
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/ˈsɛvən/
The number 7, coming after six and before eight.
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eight
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/eɪt/
The number 8, coming after seven and before nine.
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nine
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/naɪn/
The number 9, coming after eight and before ten.
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fourth
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/fɔɹθ/
Coming next after the third in order or position.
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twenty
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/ˈtwɛnti/
The number 20, which comes after nineteen and before twenty-one.
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quarter
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/ˈk(w)ɔɹ.tɚ/
One of four equal parts of something.
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fifty
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/ˈfɪfti/
The number 50, which comes after forty-nine and before fifty-one.
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twelve
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/twɛlv/
The number 12, which comes after eleven and before thirteen.
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thirty
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/ˈθɝti/
The number 30; three times ten.
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fifteen
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/fɪfˈtiːn/
The number 15, which comes after fourteen and before sixteen.
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sixth
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/sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
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eleven
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/əˈlɛvən/
The number 11, one more than ten.
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Space, Position & Direction(11)
there
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/ðɛr/
In or at that place, away from the speaker.
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here
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/ˈhɪɚ̯/
In or at this place, where the speaker is.
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right
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/ɹaɪt/
Correct in opinion or fact; not mistaken.
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up
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/ʌp/
Toward or in a higher position.
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back
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/bæk/
To or toward the place, position, or time something came from.
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down
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/daʊn/
From a higher to a lower place or position.
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left
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/ˈɫɛft/
On the side of the body where the heart is; the opposite of right.
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front
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/fɹʌnt/
The part of something that faces forward or is nearest the viewer.
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outside
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/ˈaʊt.saɪd/
Not inside a building; in the open air.
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near
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/nɪɚ/
A short distance from someone or something.
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move over
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to shift position so that someone or something else has room
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Time(52)
time
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/tɑɪm/
What is measured in hours, minutes, days, and years; the continued passing of existence.
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day
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/deɪ/
A period of 24 hours.
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night
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/ˈnaɪt/
The time between sunset and sunrise, when it is dark.
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today
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/təˈdeɪ/
On this day, not yesterday or tomorrow.
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morning
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/ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/
The early part of the day, from when the sun rises until noon.
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tomorrow
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/təˈmɑroʊ/
On the day after today.
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year
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/jɪɹ/
A period of 365 days, or twelve months.
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second
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/ˈsɛk.ənd/
coming right after the first in order, time, or position
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minute¹
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/ˈmɪnɪt/
A unit of time equal to sixty seconds.
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moment
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/ˈmoʊmənt/
A very short period of time.
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week
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/wiːk/
A period of seven days, especially counted from Monday to Sunday.
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hour
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/aʊɚ/
A period of time lasting sixty minutes.
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past
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/past/
The time that has already happened, before now.
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evening
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/ˈivnɪŋ/
The part of the day between the afternoon and the night.
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date
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/deɪt/
The particular day, month, and year when something happens.
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future
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/ˈfju.t͡ʃɚ/
The time that is still to come.
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yesterday
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/ˈjɛstɹdeɪ/
On the day before today.
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age
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/eɪd͡ʒ/
How many years someone or something has lived or existed.
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birthday
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/ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/
The day each year that is the anniversary of the day you were born.
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month
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/mʌnθ/
One of the twelve parts the year is divided into.
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present¹
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/ˈpɹɛz.ənt/
Something you give to someone as a gift.
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afternoon
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/ˌæf.tɚˈnun/
The part of the day between noon and the evening.
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summer
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/ˈsʌmɚ/
The warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn.
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Sunday
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/ˈsʌn.deɪ/
The day of the week between Saturday and Monday, traditionally a day of rest and the Christian day of worship.
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People & Society(43)
man
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/mæn/
An adult male human being.
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people
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/ˈpi.pəl/
Human beings in general, considered as a group.
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sorry
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/ˈsɑɹ.i/
Said to apologize or to politely get someone's attention.
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hello
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/hɛˈloʊ/
A word you say to greet someone.
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girl
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/ˈɡɜɹl/
A female child.
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thanks
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/ˈθæŋks/
Used to tell someone you are grateful.
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woman
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/ˈwʊmən/
An adult female human.
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hi
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/haɪ/
A friendly, informal greeting said when you meet someone.
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friend
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/frɛnd/
A person you know well and like, and who is not a family member.
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boy
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/bɔɪ/
A male child.
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baby
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/ˈbeɪbi/
A very young child who cannot yet walk or talk.
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person
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/ˈpɜɹ.sən/
A human being.
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story
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/ˈstɔ.ɹi/
An account of real or imaginary events, told to entertain people.
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Mr.
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/ˈmɪstɝ/
A title used before a man's name or surname.
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child
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/tʃaɪld/
A young human being who is not yet an adult.
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welcome
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/ˈwɛlkəm/
Said to greet someone in a friendly way when they arrive.
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picture
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/ˈpɪk.t͡ʃɚ/
A drawing, painting, or photograph of something or someone.
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goodbye
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/ɡʊdˈbaɪ/
Said when leaving someone or ending a conversation.
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information
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/ˌɪn.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃn̩/
Facts or details about someone or something.
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club
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/klʌb/
A group of people who meet because they share an interest or activity.
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test
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/tɛst/
A set of questions or tasks used to measure someone's knowledge or skill.
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group
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/ɡɹup/
A number of people or things considered together.
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girlfriend
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/ˈɡɝlfɹɛnd/
A girl or woman that someone is romantically involved with.
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Mrs.
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/ˈmɪsɪz/
A title used before the name of a married woman.
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Family & Relationships(26)
father
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/ˈfɑ.ðəɹ/
A male parent.
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dad
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/dæd/
A father; a male parent (informal).
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mother
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/ˈmʌðɚ/
A female parent; a woman who has or raises a child.
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son
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/sʌn/
A person's male child.
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mom
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/mɑm/
Mother (informal).
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family
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/ˈfæ.m(ə )li/
A group of people who are related, especially parents and their children.
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brother
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/ˈbɹʌðɚ/
A boy or man who has the same parents as you
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wife
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/waɪf/
The woman a man is married to.
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daughter
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/ˈdɔ.tɚ/
A person's female child.
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husband
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/ˈhʌzbənd/
The man that a woman is married to.
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sister
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/ˈsɪs.tɚ/
a girl or woman who has the same parents as you
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uncle
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/ˈʌŋ.kl̩/
The brother of your mother or father, or your aunt's husband.
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daddy
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/ˈdæd.i/
A father; used especially by or to young children (informal).
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mum
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/mʌm/
A child's word for mother.
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boyfriend
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/ˈbɔɪˌfɹɛnd/
A male partner in a romantic relationship.
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partner
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/ˈpɑɹt.nɚ/
A person you do an activity or share a business with.
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aunt
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/ɑːnt/
The sister of your mother or father, or your uncle's wife.
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cousin
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/ˈkʌz(ə)n/
The child of your aunt or uncle.
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grandfather
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/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/
The father of your father or mother.
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grandmother
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/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/
The mother of your father or mother.
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parent
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/ˈpɛ(ə)ɹənt/
A person's mother or father.
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grandparent
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/ˈɡɹæn(d)pɛəɹənt/
A parent of your father or mother.
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grow apart
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to become less close in a personal relationship over time
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help through
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to support someone in getting through a difficult period or situation
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Emotions & Feelings(12)
like
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/laɪ̯k/
To enjoy something or find it pleasant.
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love
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/lʌv/
To care very deeply about someone.
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happy
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/ˈhæpi/
Feeling or showing pleasure and joy.
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hope
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/hoʊp/
To want something to happen and believe it might.
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afraid
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/əˈfɹeɪd/
Feeling fear; frightened of someone or something.
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feeling
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/ˈfi.lɪŋ/
An emotion such as happiness, sadness, or fear.
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angry
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/ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/
Feeling or showing strong displeasure or annoyance.
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sad
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/sæd/
Feeling unhappy, especially because something bad has happened.
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excited
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/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/
Feeling very happy and eager about something that is going to happen.
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cool off
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to become calmer after feeling angry or agitated
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take aback
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to surprise someone so strongly that they are briefly unsure how to respond
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well up
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to rise or gather until something begins to fill or overflow, especially tears in the eyes
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Describing People(2)
Describing Qualities(114)
just
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[d͡ʒʌst]
A very short time ago.
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out
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/aʊt/
Away from the inside of a place or container.
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now
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/naʊ/
At the present moment.
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well
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/ˈwɛl/
In a good, skilful, or satisfactory way.
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good
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/ɡʊd/
Of a high standard or quality; pleasing.
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really
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/ˈɹɪ.li/
Very or very much; used to add strength to what you say.
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too
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/tu/
More than is needed, wanted, or acceptable.
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very
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/ˈvɛri/
To a great degree; extremely.
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never
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/ˈnɛv.ɚ/
At no time; not at any moment.
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only
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/ˈoʊn.li/
Being the single one of its kind; with no others.
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little
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/ˈlɪ.tl̩/
Small in size or amount.
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please
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/pliz/
Used to make a request more polite.
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off
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/ɔf/
Away from a place, person, or thing.
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sure
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/ʃɔː(ɹ)/
Feeling certain about something; having no doubt.
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still
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/stɪl/
Without moving or making a sound.
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again
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/əˈɡɛ̟n/
One more time; once more.
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maybe
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/ˈmeɪ.bi/
Perhaps; possibly.
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away
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/əˈweɪ/
To or at a distance from a place, person, or thing.
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great
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/ˈɡreɪt/
Very good, excellent, or wonderful.
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better
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/ˈbɛt.əɹ/
Of a higher quality or standard than something else.
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new
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/nju/
Made, created, or bought recently.
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always
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/ˈɔl.weɪz/
On every occasion; every time.
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long
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/lɑŋ/
Measuring a large distance from one end to the other.
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old
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/ˈoʊld/
Having lived for many years; not young.
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Communication(42)
tell
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/tɛl/
To give someone information by speaking or writing.
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say
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/seɪ/
To speak words; to tell something in speech or writing.
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call
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/kɔl/
To telephone someone.
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talk
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/tɔk/
To say things; to speak to someone.
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name
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/neɪm/
The word or words used to identify a person, place, or thing.
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ask
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/æsk/
To say something to someone in order to get an answer or information.
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word
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/wɜɹd/
A single unit of language that has meaning and can be spoken or written.
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read
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/ɹid/
To look at written or printed words and understand their meaning.
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speak
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/spik/
To say words using your voice.
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question
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/ˈkwɛʃ.tən/
A sentence asking for information or an answer.
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answer
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/ˈæn.sɚ/
Something you say or write in reply to a question, letter, or request.
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write
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/ɹaɪt/
To make letters, words, or symbols on a surface, usually with a pen or pencil.
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message
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/ˈmɛs.ɪd͡ʒ/
A short piece of information sent from one person to another, spoken or written.
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letter
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/ˈlɛtɚ/
A written or printed message that you send to someone, usually by mail.
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card
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/kɑrd/
A piece of stiff paper, often folded, sent to someone with a message or picture.
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English
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/ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/
the West Germanic language that originated in England and is now spoken in many countries around the world
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mommy
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/ˈmɔ.mi/
Mother (an affectionate word used especially by children).
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/ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪd͡ʒ/
A system of words and grammar used by the people of a particular country or community to communicate.
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conversation
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/ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/
A talk between two or more people in which they exchange news and ideas.
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discuss
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/dɪˈskʌs/
To talk about something with other people, often to share ideas or make a decision.
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desk
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/ˈdɛsk/
A table where you sit to write, read or work, often with drawers.
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describe
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/dɪˈskɹaɪb/
To say what someone or something is like using words.
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email
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/ˈiˌmeɪl/
A message sent from one person to another using computers and the internet.
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grammar
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/ˈɡræmər/
The rules for how words are formed and combined into sentences in a language.
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Language & Linguistics(2)
Psychology & Behavior(4)
be after
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to want or seek something with a particular aim in mind
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be around
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to have experience of many people, places, or situations
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come around
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to change an opinion and begin to agree with another view
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play off against
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to set people or groups against one another to gain an advantage
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Mind & Cognition(14)
know
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/noʊ/
To have information or facts in your mind.
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think
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/ˈθɪŋk/
To have an opinion or belief about something.
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believe
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/bɪˈliv/
To accept that something is true.
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remember
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/ɹɪˈmɛmbɚ/
To keep something in your mind and be able to bring it back; to not forget.
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idea
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/aɪˈdi.ə/
A thought or suggestion about what to do.
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forget
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/fɚˈɡɛt/
To not be able to remember something.
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reason
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/ˈɹi.zən/
The cause or explanation for why something happens or is done.
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imagine
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/ɪˈmædʒən/
To form a picture or idea of something in your mind.
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feel like
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to want something or have a desire to do a particular activity
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find out
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to discover information or learn a fact
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look ahead
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to think about or plan for what may happen in the future.
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put aside
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to stop using or thinking about something, at least temporarily
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think of
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to bring an idea or possibility to mind
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think over
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to consider something carefully before deciding
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Senses & Perception(12)
see
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/ˈsi/
to notice or be aware of something using your eyes
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look
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/lʊk/
To turn your eyes toward something in order to see it.
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feel
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/fiːl/
To experience a physical, emotional, or mental state.
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listen
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/ˈlɪs.ən/
To pay attention to a sound with your ears.
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hear
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/ˈhɪɚ/
To notice a sound with your ears.
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watch
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/wɑtʃ/
To look at something or someone for a period of time, paying attention.
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quiet
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/ˈkwaɪ̯.ɪt/
Making little or no noise.
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dark
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/dɑɹk/
The absence of light.
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video
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/ˈvɪd.i.oʊ/
A recording of moving pictures and sound that you can watch on a screen.
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listen for
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to pay alert attention in order to hear something expected or hoped for
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listen to
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to pay attention to someone or something producing sound
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look like
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to have an appearance similar to someone or something
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Education & Learning(13)
course
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/kɔɹs/
A series of lessons or classes on a particular subject.
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school
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/skul/
A place where children go to be taught.
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learn
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/lɝn/
To gain knowledge or a skill, especially by studying or practising.
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class
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/klæs/
A group of students who are taught together.
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teacher
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/ˈti.t͡ʃɚ/
A person whose job is to teach, especially in a school.
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study
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/ˈstʌd.i/
To spend time learning about a subject, often at school or college.
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student
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/ˈstjuː.dn̩t/
A person who is studying at a school, college, or university.
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lesson
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/ˈlɛs.ən/
A period of time in which a teacher teaches a subject or skill to students.
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homework
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/ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/
Work that a teacher gives students to do at home.
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classroom
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/ˈklæsruːm/
A room in a school where lessons take place.
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hear of
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to have knowledge that someone or something exists
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sit for
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to take a formal examination
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sit in on
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to attend a meeting or class as a silent observer rather than an active participant
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Work & Careers(9)
work
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/wɜː(ɹ)k/
Activity that you do to make or achieve something, especially as a job.
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job
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/dʒɑb/
The regular paid work that a person does to earn a living.
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office
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/ˈɔ.fɪs/
A room or building where people work, usually at desks.
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meeting
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/ˈmitɪŋ/
An organized gathering of people for a particular purpose.
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project¹
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/ˈpɹɑˌd͡ʒɛkt/
A planned piece of work with a particular aim, done over a period of time.
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interview
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/ˈɪn.(t)ɚ.vju/
a formal meeting where someone is asked questions to see if they are right for a job.
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smith
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/smɪθ/
A worker who shapes metal with a hammer and other tools, especially a blacksmith.
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get ahead
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to become more successful or improve one's position
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look after
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to oversee something carefully and make sure it is properly handled
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Economics & Markets(1)
Business & Commerce(3)
business
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/ˈbɪz.nɪs/
The activity of buying and selling goods and services to make money.
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sell off
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to dispose of goods or assets by selling them, often cheaply
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take over
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to gain control of or responsibility for something
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Personal Finance(4)
check
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/t͡ʃɛk/
To look at something carefully to make sure it is correct or safe.
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bank
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/ˈbæŋk/
A business where people keep money and borrow it.
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share
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/ʃɛɚ/
To divide something and give part of it to others.
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credit card
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/ˈkɹɛdɪt ˌkɑɹd/
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Money & Finance(11)
money
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/ˈmʌn.i/
The coins and banknotes used to buy and sell things.
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pay
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/ˈpeɪ/
To give money in exchange for goods, services, or work.
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buy
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/baɪ/
To get something by paying money for it.
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poor
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/pʊɚ/
Having little money or few possessions.
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sell
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/sɛl/
to give something to someone in exchange for money
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rich
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/rɪtʃ/
Having a lot of money or valuable possessions.
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expensive
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/ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/
Costing a lot of money.
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dollar
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/ˈdɑ.lɚ/
The unit of money used in the United States, Canada, Australia and many other countries, written $.
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pay off
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to produce a useful or successful result
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work off
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to reduce or get rid of something through effort or work
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write off
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to accept something as lost or no longer valuable
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Shopping & Services(4)
order
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/ˈɔɹ.dɚ/
The way things are arranged in relation to one another.
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hotel
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/ˈhoʊ.tɛl/
A building where travellers pay to stay overnight and are given meals and other services.
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shop
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/ʃɑp/
A building or place where goods or services are sold to the public.
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try out
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to test or use something for the first time in order to see whether it works or is suitable
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House & Home(20)
home
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/hoʊm/
The place where you live.
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house
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/haʊs/
A building where one or more people live.
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room
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/ɹum/
A space inside a building with its own walls, floor, and ceiling.
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door
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/do(ː)ɹ/
A flat barrier on a hinge that you open and close to enter or leave a room, building, or vehicle.
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bed
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/bɛd/
A piece of furniture that you sleep on.
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table
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/ˈteɪbl̩/
A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs that you put things on or sit at.
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floor
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/flɔɹ/
The flat surface you walk on inside a room or building.
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window
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/ˈwɪndoʊ/
An opening in a wall or vehicle, usually filled with glass, that lets in light and air.
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wall
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/wɔl/
A solid upright structure that forms a side of a room or building, or divides one space from another.
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kitchen
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/ˈkɪt͡ʃ(ə)n/
A room where meals are prepared and cooked.
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bathroom
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/ˈbæθˌɹum/
A room with a bath or shower, usually also a sink and toilet.
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chair
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/t͡ʃeɹ/
A piece of furniture for one person to sit on, with a back and usually four legs.
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garden
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/ˈɡɑɹd(ə)n/
An area of ground, usually next to a house, where flowers, vegetables, or other plants are grown.
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bedroom
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/ˈbɛdˌɹum/
A room used for sleeping.
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sofa
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/ˈsoʊ̯fə/
A long, comfortable seat with a back and arms for two or more people.
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living room
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/ˈlɪvɪŋ ɹuːm/
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clean off
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to remove dirt or unwanted material from a surface
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make over
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to transform something by changing or renewing it
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sleep over
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to spend the night at someone else's home
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wash off
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to remove something from a surface by washing it
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Cooking & Baking(4)
cook
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/kʊk/
To prepare food by heating it.
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cream
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/kɹiːm/
The thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top.
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sugar
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/ˈʃʊɡ.ɚ/
A sweet white or brown substance used to flavour food and drink.
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butter
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/ˈbʌt.əɹ/
A soft yellow food made from cream, spread on bread or used in cooking.
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Food & Drink(37)
food
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/fuːd/
The things that people and animals eat to stay alive.
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dinner
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/ˈdɪnɚ/
The main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening.
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coffee
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/ˈkɔfi/
A hot drink made by pouring hot water over roasted, ground coffee beans.
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lunch
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/ˈlʌntʃ/
A meal eaten in the middle of the day.
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tea
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/ti/
A hot drink made by pouring boiling water onto dried leaves.
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hungry
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/ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/
Wanting or needing to eat.
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breakfast
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/ˈbɹɛk.fəst/
The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.
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restaurant
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/ˈɹɛst(ə)ˌɹɑnt/
A place where you can buy and eat meals, usually served at your table.
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cup
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/ˈkʌp/
A small container with a handle that you drink from.
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milk
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/mɪlk/
The white liquid produced by cows and other female mammals, drunk by people or used in food.
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cake
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/keɪk/
A sweet baked food made from flour, sugar, and eggs, often covered with icing.
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meat
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/miːt/
The flesh of an animal eaten as food.
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cheese
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/t͡ʃiːz/
A solid food made from milk, often yellow or white.
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bread
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/brɛd/
A common food made by baking flour, water, and usually yeast.
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delicious
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/dɪˈlɪʃ.əs/
Tasting very good.
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meal
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/ˈmiːl/
The food eaten at a particular time, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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pizza
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/ˈpiːtsə/
A flat, round piece of baked bread covered with tomato, cheese, and other toppings.
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chocolate
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/ˈt͡ʃɔk.(ə.)lɪt/
A sweet brown food made from roasted cocoa beans.
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soup
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/sup/
A liquid food made by cooking vegetables, meat, or fish in water or stock.
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candy
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/ˈkæn.di/
Sweet food made mainly of sugar or chocolate.
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rice
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/raɪs/
Small white or brown grains that are cooked and eaten as food.
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fruit
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/fɹut/
The sweet, soft part of a plant that contains seeds and is eaten as food.
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apple
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/ˈæp.əl/
A round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and crisp white flesh.
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dish
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/dɪʃ/
A type of food that is prepared in a particular way.
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Clothing & Appearance(17)
face
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/ˈfeɪs/
The front part of your head, from your forehead to your chin.
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hair
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/ˈheːɹ/
The mass of fine threads that grow on a person's head.
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wear
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/wɛ(ə)ɹ/
To have clothes, jewellery, or other items on your body.
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clothes
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/kloʊ(ð)z/
Things you wear, such as shirts, trousers, and dresses.
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dress
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/drɛs/
To put clothes on yourself or someone else.
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hat
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/hæt/
A covering for the head, often with a brim.
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shirt
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/ʃɜɹt/
A piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually with a collar, sleeves, and buttons.
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coat
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/ˈkoʊ̯t/
A piece of clothing with long sleeves worn over other clothes to keep warm.
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jacket
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/ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/
A short coat, usually reaching to the waist or hips
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shoe
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/ˈʃu/
A covering for the foot, usually made of leather or another firm material, with a sole and heel.
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jewelry
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/ˈdʒuːəlri/
Decorative items worn on the body, such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets, often made of precious metals and stones.
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skirt
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/skɚt/
a piece of clothing worn from the waist down, covering part of the legs
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trousers
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/ˈtɹaʊzɚz/
A piece of clothing that covers your body from the waist down, with a separate part for each leg.
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apron
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/ˈeɪ.pɹən/
A piece of clothing worn over the front of your clothes to keep them clean, especially when cooking.
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put on
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to place clothing or accessories on one's body
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take off
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to remove clothing or footwear from the body
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try on
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to put clothes on to check their fit or appearance
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Travel(9)
trip
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/tɹɪp/
A journey to a place, often for a short time and a particular purpose.
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travel
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/ˈtɹævəl/
To go from one place to another, especially over a long distance.
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ticket
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/ˈtɪk.ət/
A printed piece of paper that shows you have paid to travel or to enter a place.
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airport
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/ˈɛɹ.pɔɹt/
A place where aircraft take off and land, with runways and terminals for passengers.
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vacation
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/veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
A period of time away from work or school spent resting or travelling.
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holiday
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/ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/
A period of time spent away from work or school for rest or travel.
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get around
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to move from one place to another
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leave behind
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to depart without taking something or someone along
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stay over
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to spend the night somewhere as a guest
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Maritime & Sailing(3)
boat
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/ˈboʊ̯t/
A small vehicle for travelling on water.
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sea
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/siː/
The large area of salt water that covers much of the earth, or a particular part of it.
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surf
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/sɝf/
To ride on waves towards the shore while standing on a special board.
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Aviation & Flight(4)
plane
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/pleɪn/
A vehicle with wings and engines that flies through the air.
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taxi
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/ˈtæksi/
A car with a driver that you pay to take you somewhere.
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climb
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/klaɪm/
To move up something, often using your hands and feet.
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airplane
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/ˈɛɹˌpleɪ̯n/
A powered flying vehicle with fixed wings.
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Transportation(10)
car
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/kɑr/
A road vehicle with four wheels and an engine, used to carry a small number of people.
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street
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/stɹit/
A public road in a town or city, usually with buildings along it.
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train
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/tɹeɪn/
A line of connected railway carriages pulled by an engine.
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station
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/ˈsteɪʃən/
A place where trains or buses stop so passengers can get on and off.
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bus
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/bʌs/
A large road vehicle that carries many passengers along a fixed route.
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driver
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/ˈdɹaɪvɚ/
A person who controls and operates a vehicle.
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bike
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/baɪk/
A bicycle; a vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pedalling.
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subway
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/ˈsʌbˌweɪ/
An underground railway used to move people around a city.
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bicycle
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/ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/
A vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pushing pedals with your feet.
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get off
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to leave a vehicle or step down from something being ridden
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Verbs of Movement(24)
go
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/ɡoʊ/
To move or travel from one place to another.
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/kʌm/
To move toward the speaker or to a place.
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/teɪk/
To get hold of something and move it, or carry it with you.
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/liːv/
To go away from a place or person.
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move
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/muːv/
To change position or go from one place to another.
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bring
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/ˈbɹɪŋ/
To carry or take something or someone to the place where you are or are going.
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run
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/rʌn/
To move quickly on foot, faster than walking.
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/wɔk/
To move along on foot, one step at a time.
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drive
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/dɹaɪv/
To control and operate a vehicle such as a car.
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/ˈraɪd/
To sit on and control a bicycle, motorcycle, horse, or similar.
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/flaɪ/
To travel through the air, as a bird or aircraft does.
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/ˈkæɹi/
To hold something and move it from one place to another.
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/swɪm/
To move through water by using your arms, legs, fins, or tail.
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/əˈɹaɪv/
To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
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to move backward or away from a position
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be back
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to return to a place or become present there again
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bring along
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to take someone or something with you to a place or event
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carry off
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to transport someone or something away from a place
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come over
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to visit someone at their home or another nearby place
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cut across
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to cross an area by taking a direct route through it
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make off
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to escape or leave quickly, often taking something away
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run away
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to flee or escape quickly from a place or situation
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turn around
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to change position so that one faces the opposite direction
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turn over
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to move something so that its other side faces up or outward
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Sports & Fitness(11)
team
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/tiːm/
A group of people who play a sport or game together against others.
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win
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/wɪn/
To be the best or first in a game, race, or competition.
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ball
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/bɔl/
A round object used in games and sports, which is thrown, hit, or kicked.
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match
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/mæt͡ʃ/
A sporting contest between two people or teams.
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football
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/ˈfʊtbɔl/
A team ball game in which players try to get a ball into the other team's goal; in most of the world this means soccer.
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player
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/ˈpleɪ.ɚ/
A person who takes part in a game or sport.
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exercise
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/ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/
Physical activity done to stay fit and healthy.
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sport
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/spɔɹt/
A physical activity or game played according to rules, often in competition.
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tennis
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/ˈtɛnɪs/
A sport in which two or four players hit a ball over a net using racquets.
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volleyball
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/ˈvɒlibɔ(ː)l/
A game in which two teams hit a large ball over a high net with their hands.
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swimming pool
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/ˈswɪmɪŋ ˌpuːl/
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Health & Medicine(7)
doctor
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/ˈdɑktɚ/
A person who is trained and qualified to treat sick or injured people.
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sick
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/ˈsɪk/
Not healthy; ill.
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hospital
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/ˈhɑs.pɪ.tl̩/
A place where sick or injured people are treated by doctors and nurses.
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health
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/hɛlθ/
The general condition of a person's body and mind.
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nurse
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/nɝs/
A person trained to care for sick or injured people, usually in a hospital.
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get over
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to recover from an illness or an upsetting experience
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put under
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to make someone unconscious by giving them an anaesthetic
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The Human Body(10)
head
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/hɛd/
The part of the body above the neck, containing the brain, eyes, and mouth.
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hand
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/ˈhænd/
The part of your body at the end of your arm, with fingers and a thumb.
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body
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/ˈbɑ.di/
The whole physical structure of a person or animal.
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eye
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/ˈaɪ/
One of the two organs in your face that you see with.
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mouth
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/maʊθ/
The opening in your face that you use for eating and speaking.
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arm
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/ɑɹm/
The part of the body from the shoulder to the hand.
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leg
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/leɪɡ/
One of the two long parts of the body that people use to stand and walk.
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nose
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/noʊz/
The part of the face above the mouth, used for breathing and smelling.
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bath
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/bæθ/
The act of washing your whole body while sitting in water.
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ear
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/ˈɪɚ/
One of the two organs on the sides of the head that you hear with.
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Technology & Computing(5)
phone
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/ˈfoʊ̯n/
A device used to talk to people over distances, now often a small portable one that also runs apps.
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computer
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/kəmˈpjutɚ/
an electronic machine that stores and processes information and runs programs
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Internet
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/ˈɪn(t)əɹˌnɛt/
the worldwide computer network that lets people share information and communicate.
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CD
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/ˌsiːˈdiː/
A small round plastic disc used to store music or computer data.
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DVD
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/ˌdi vi ˈdi/
A flat round disc used to store films, music, or other digital data.
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Literature & Storytelling(1)
Media & Publishing(8)
news
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/nuːz/
Information about recent and important events.
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book
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/bʊk/
A set of printed pages held together inside a cover, that you read.
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TV
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/ˌtiːˈviː/
Television; programmes broadcast to be watched on screen.
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radio
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/ˈɹeɪ.diˌoʊ/
A device that receives sound broadcasts such as music and news.
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page
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/peɪd͡ʒ/
One side of a sheet of paper in a book, magazine, or newspaper.
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television
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/ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən/
A device with a screen and speakers for watching broadcast programmes.
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magazine
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/mæɡ.əˈzin/
A regular publication with articles, stories, and pictures on paper or online.
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newspaper
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/ˈn(j)usˌpeɪpɚ/
A printed or digital publication, usually daily or weekly, containing news and articles.
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Photography & Images(2)
Music Theory(3)
music
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/ˈmju.zɪk/
Sounds arranged in a pleasing way using melody, rhythm, and harmony.
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note
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/noʊt/
A short piece of writing to help you remember something.
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piano
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/piˈænoʊ/
A large musical instrument with a keyboard of black and white keys that you press to make sounds.
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Art & Music(8)
dance
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/dæns/
To move your body in time to music.
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song
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/sɔŋ/
A short piece of music with words that you sing.
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art
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/ɑɹt/
The making of things like paintings, drawings, or sculptures to be beautiful or express ideas.
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draw
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/dɹɑ/
To make a picture or pattern with a pen, pencil, or similar tool.
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painting
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/ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/
A picture made by applying paint to a surface.
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design
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/dɪˈzaɪn/
A plan or drawing showing how something will be made or how it will work.
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theater
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/ˈθi(ə)tɚ/
A building where plays or films are shown.
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concert
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/ˈkɑnsɚt/
a public performance of music
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Film & Television(4)
movie
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/ˈmuːvi/
A story told through moving pictures and sound, shown on a screen.
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festival
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/ˈfɛstəv(ə)l/
A series of special events celebrating something, such as music, film, or culture.
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cinema
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/ˈsɪn.ə.mə/
A building where people go to watch films.
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be on
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to appear as part of a television or radio broadcast
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Theater & Performance(1)
Entertainment & Leisure(5)
party
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/ˈpɑɹ.ti/
A social event where people meet to celebrate, eat, and have fun.
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fun
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/fʌn/
Enjoyment, amusement, or a good time.
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game
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/ɡeɪm/
An activity with rules that you play for fun or to win.
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hobby
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/ˈhɑ.bi/
An activity that you enjoy doing in your free time.
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sit around
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to spend time seated or remaining somewhere without much activity
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Astronomy & Space(2)
Physics(1)
Science & Research(1)
Mathematics & Measurement(1)
Nature & Landscape(4)
island
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/ˈaɪlənd/
A piece of land that is completely surrounded by water
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river
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/ˈɹɪvɚ/
A large natural stream of water flowing across land toward the sea, a lake, or another river.
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beach
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/bit͡ʃ/
An area of sand or small stones next to the sea or a lake.
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mountain
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/ˈmaʊn.t(ə)n/
A very high, steep hill, usually with rocky sides and a peak.
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Animals(17)
dog
A1
/dɔɡ/
A common four-legged animal often kept as a pet or for work.
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horse
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/hɔɹs/
A large four-legged animal that people ride and use for pulling loads.
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fish
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/ˈfɪ̝ʃ/
An animal that lives in water and breathes through gills, usually with scales and fins.
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cat
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/kæt/
A small furry animal with whiskers and a tail, often kept as a pet.
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chicken
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/ˈt͡ʃɪkən/
A common farm bird kept for its eggs and meat.
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animal
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/ˈæn.ᵻ.məl/
A living creature that can move and feel, such as a dog, bird, or fish, but not a plant.
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bird
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/ˈbɝd/
An animal with feathers and wings that lays eggs and can usually fly.
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pig
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/pɪɡ/
A farm animal with a fat body, short legs, and a flat nose, kept for its meat.
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egg
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/ɛɡ/
A rounded object laid by a bird, especially a hen, used as food.
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cow
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/kaʊ/
A large female farm animal kept for its milk and meat.
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snake
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/ˈsneɪk/
A long, legless reptile with a thin body and a forked tongue.
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tiger
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/ˈtaɪɡɚ/
A large, powerful wild cat with orange fur and black stripes, native to Asia.
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lion
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/ˈlaɪən/
A large wild cat with a tan coat, the males having a shaggy mane, native to Africa and India.
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sheep
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/ʃiːp/
A farm animal with a thick woolly coat, kept for its wool and meat.
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rabbit
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/ˈɹæbət/
A small furry animal with long ears and a short tail that lives in burrows.
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mouse
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/maʊs/
A small furry animal with a pointed nose, small ears and a long thin tail.
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butterfly
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/ˈbʌ.tə(ɹ).flaɪ/
A flying insect with large, often brightly coloured wings.
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Gardening & Horticulture(2)
Plants & Agriculture(4)
farm
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/fɑɹm/
An area of land and buildings used for growing crops or raising animals.
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lily
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/ˈlɪli/
A tall garden flower with large, showy, often trumpet-shaped blooms.
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corn
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/ˈkɔɹn/
A tall plant that produces yellow grains on a cob; maize.
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farmer
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/ˈfɑɹ.mɚ/
A person who owns or works on a farm.
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Weather & Climate(5)
warm
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/wɔɹm/
Having a pleasant temperature that is fairly high but not hot.
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rain
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/reɪn/
Water that falls from clouds in drops.
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weather
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/ˈwɛð.ɚ/
The state of the air outside at a particular time and place, such as how hot, cold, wet, or windy it is.
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snow
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/snoʊ̯/
Soft white flakes of frozen water that fall from the sky in cold weather.
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sunny
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/ˈsʌni/
Having a lot of bright sunshine.
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Places & Geography(11)
stop
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/stɑp/
A place where a bus or train regularly halts to let passengers on and off.
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place
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/ˈpleːs/
A particular point, area, or location.
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city
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/ˈsɪti/
A large town where many people live and work.
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town
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/ˈtaʊn/
A place where people live and work, larger than a village but smaller than a city.
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park
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/pɑɹk/
A public area of grass and trees in a town where people relax and play.
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college
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/ˈkɒlɪd͡ʒ/
A place where students study after secondary school, often to earn a degree.
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map
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/ˈmæp/
A drawing of an area that shows where places, roads, and features are.
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library
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/ˈlaɪˌbɹɛɹ.i/
A place where books and other materials are kept for people to read or borrow.
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/zuː/
A place where wild animals are kept so that people can see them.
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hometown
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/ˈhoʊmˌtaʊn/
The town or city where you grew up or where you live.
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nationality
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/ˌnæʃ.əˈnæl.ɪ.ti/
The legal status of belonging to a particular nation or country.
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Law & Government(1)
Politics & International Affairs(1)
Crime & Justice(3)
War & Conflict(1)
Religion & Belief(2)
Culture & History(3)
history
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/ˈhɪs.tə.ɹi/
The study of past events, especially in human affairs.
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culture
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/ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ/
The customs, beliefs, art, and way of life of a particular group or society.
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sit through
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to remain seated and endure something from beginning to end, especially something long or dull
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Materials & Substances(13)
water
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/ˈwɔ.tɚ/
The clear liquid that falls as rain and that people and animals need to live.
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paper
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/ˈpeɪ̯.pəɹ/
A thin, flat material used for writing, drawing, or printing on.
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key
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/ki/
A small metal object that you use to lock or unlock a door, start a car, etc.
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ice
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[ʌɪs]
Water that has frozen into a hard, cold solid.
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glass
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/ɡlæs/
A hard, transparent material used for windows and bottles.
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bottle
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/ˈbɑ.tl̩/
A container, usually made of glass or plastic with a narrow neck, used for holding liquids.
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pool
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/puːl/
A small amount of liquid lying on a surface.
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paint
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/peɪnt/
A coloured liquid that is spread onto a surface and dries to protect it or add colour.
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juice
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/dʒus/
The liquid that comes from fruit or vegetables, often drunk as a cold drink.
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ruler
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/ˈɹulɚ/
A flat, straight strip of wood, plastic, or metal marked with units, used for measuring or drawing straight lines.
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kite
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/kaɪt/
A light frame covered with paper or fabric, flown in the wind on a long string.
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break apart
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to separate into smaller pieces or distinct parts
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wear off
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to become reduced or removed through rubbing or use
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Architecture & Buildings(1)
Tools, Machines & Construction(8)
saw
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/sɑ/
To cut something using a saw.
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machine
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/məˈʃiːn/
A device with moving parts that uses power to do a particular job.
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clock
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/klɑk/
A device that shows the time, usually on a wall or table.
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telephone
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/ˈtɛləˌfoʊn/
A device used to talk with someone over a distance by converting sound into electrical signals.
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pen
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/pɛn/
A thin instrument that holds ink and is used for writing or drawing.
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guitar
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/ɡɪˈtɑɹ/
A musical instrument with six strings and a long neck, played with the fingers or a pick.
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pencil
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/ˈpɛnsəl/
A thin wooden instrument with a grey or coloured centre, used for writing or drawing.
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turn off
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to stop a machine or electrical device from working
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Safety & Risk(5)
drive off
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to force a person, animal, or unwanted influence to go away
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head off
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to prevent a problem or unwanted event from happening
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keep off
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to avoid entering or walking on a place
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run over
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to hit someone or something with a vehicle and pass over them
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stay off
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to avoid entering, standing on, or walking onto a place
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Ethics & Social Judgment(1)
Cause, Change & Process(9)
make
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/meɪk/
To create or produce something.
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change
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/ˈtʃeɪndʒ/
The act or result of something becoming different.
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/bɪˈkʌm/
To start to be something; to change into a particular state.
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result
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/ɹɪˈzʌlt/
Something that happens because of an earlier action or event.
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change over
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to switch from one method, system, or arrangement to another
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come apart
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to separate into pieces or parts
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result in
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to cause or lead to a particular outcome
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spring up
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to appear or develop suddenly
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use up
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to consume or exhaust a supply of something completely
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Abstract Ideas(10)
life
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/laɪf/
The state of being alive.
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point
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/ˈpɔɪnt/
An idea or fact that someone wants to express in an argument or discussion.
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difference
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/ˈdɪf(ə)ɹəns/
The way in which two or more things are not the same.
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post
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/poʊst/
The system of collecting and delivering letters and parcels; the mail.
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section
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/ˈsɛkʃən/
one of the parts that something is divided into
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activity
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/ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/
something you do for interest or enjoyment
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tooth
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/tuθ/
One of the hard white parts in the mouth used for biting and chewing.
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skill
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/skɪl/
the ability to do something well, usually gained through learning or practice
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paragraph
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/ˈpæɹəɡɹæf/
A section of writing that starts on a new line and usually deals with one main idea.
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come under
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to become subject to a particular action, influence, or treatment
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Actions & Processes(86)
do
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/də/
To carry out or perform an action or task.
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get
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/ɡɛt/
To receive or obtain something.
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want
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/wɑnt/
To feel that you would like to have or do something.
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let
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/lɛt/
To allow someone to do something or allow something to happen.
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need
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/nid/
To require something because it is necessary or very important.
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way
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/weɪ/
A method or manner of doing something.
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mean
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/miːn/
To have a particular meaning; to express or stand for.
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give
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/ɡɪv/
To hand something to someone so they can have it.
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thank
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/θæŋk/
To tell someone you are grateful for something they have done.
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doing
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/ˈduːɪŋ/
Present participle of "do".
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help
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/hɛlp/
To do something that makes things easier or better for someone.
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find
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/ˈfaɪnd/
To discover or get something after searching or by chance.
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wait
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/weɪt/
To stay where you are or delay doing something until something happens or someone arrives.
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put
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/pʊt/
To move something into a particular place or position.
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keep
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/kiːp/
To continue to have something and not give it away.
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stay
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/steɪ/
To remain in one place and not leave.
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show
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/ʃoʊ/
To let someone see something.
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try
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/tɹaɪ/
To make an effort to do something.
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miss
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/mɪs/
To feel sad because someone or something is no longer with you.
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start
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/stɑɹt/
To begin doing something.
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use²
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/juz/
To do something with a tool, object, or method to get a result.
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guess
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/ɡɛs/
To give an answer or opinion without being sure if it is correct.
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meet
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/mit/
To come together with someone, by chance or by arrangement.
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end
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/ɛnd/
The final part of an event, period, or activity
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Word Formation & Derivatives(6)
T-shirt
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/ˈtiːʃɚt/
A light, short-sleeved shirt with no collar or buttons, often made of cotton.
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CD player
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dining room
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/ˈdaɪnɪŋˌɹum/
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each other
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/iˈt͡ʃʌð.ɚ/
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have to
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/ˈhæf.tu/
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mobile phone
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Register & Style(4)
grandma
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/ˈɡɹænmɑː/
Your grandmother (informal).
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grandpa
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/ˈɡɹæm.pɑː/
Your grandfather (informal).
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garbage
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/ˈɡɑɹ.bɪd͡ʒ/
Things you throw away because they are no longer wanted; waste.
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coke
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/koʊk/
A glass, bottle, or can of cola, especially Coca-Cola.
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General Vocabulary(41)
oh
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/oʊ/
Used to express surprise.
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okay
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/ˌoʊˈkeɪ/
used to express agreement, acceptance, or readiness to move on
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thing
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/θɪŋ/
An object that is not named exactly.
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world
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/wɜɹld/
The planet Earth and everything on it.
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problem
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/ˈpɹɑbləm/
A difficult situation that needs to be dealt with or solved.
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turn
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/tɜrn/
A change in the direction you are moving or facing.
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fire
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/ˈfaɪɹ/
The flames, heat, and light produced when something burns.
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bye
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/baɪ/
Used to say goodbye.
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line
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/laɪn/
A long, thin mark on a surface.
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piece
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/piːs/
A part of something larger, or an amount broken or cut off.
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bag
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/bæɡ/
A soft container with an opening at the top, used to carry or hold things.
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box
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/bɑks/
A container with stiff, flat sides, usually used for holding or carrying things.
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list
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/lɪst/
A set of items written or printed one after another.
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green
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/ɡɹin/
The colour of grass and leaves, between yellow and blue.
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form
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/fɔɹm/
A type or kind of something.
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band
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/bænd/
A group of musicians who play together.
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photo
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/ˈfoʊ.toʊ/
A picture made with a camera.
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example
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/ɪɡˈzæm.pəl/
A particular thing chosen to show what a larger group is like.
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pair
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/pɛ(ə)ɹ/
Two things that match and are used together.
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toilet
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/ˈtɔɪ.lət/
A bowl with a seat, connected to water pipes, used for getting rid of bodily waste.
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event
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/ɪˈvɛnt/
Something that happens, especially something important.
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glasses
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/ˈɡlæsɪz/
A pair of lenses in a frame worn over the eyes to help you see.
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yellow
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/ˈjɛloʊ/
The colour of lemons and sunflowers.
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pink
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/ˈpiŋk/
A pale red colour, like that of many flowers.
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