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Grammar & Function Words (63)

/bɪn/ Past participle of be.

/dʊn/ Finished or completed.

/ˈbi.ɪŋ/ A living creature.

/ɪˈnʌf/ As much or as many as needed.

/maɪt/ Used to say that something is possible but not certain.

/nɛkst/ Coming immediately after the current one in order or time.

/wɪθˈaʊt/ Not having or not using something.

/sʌt͡ʃ/ Of this or that kind; like the one mentioned.

/ˈjɛt/ Up to now; used to say something has not happened so far.

/ʍaɪl/ During the time that; at the same time as.

/sɪn(t)s/ From a point in the past until now.

/ɑː/ An exclamation used to show feelings such as understanding, relief, surprise, or wonder.

/maɪˈsɛlf/ Used as the object of a verb or preposition when the speaker is also the subject.

/fjuː/ A small number of; not many.

/wʌtˈɛv.ɚ/ Anything or everything that.

/ˈɪnsaɪd/ Within a building or enclosed space; indoors.

/ˈsʌmbˌʌdi/ A person who is not named or known; someone.

/maɪ̯n/ The thing or things belonging to me.

/əˈɡɛ̟nst/ Touching or leaning on something for support.

/ʃæl/ Used with I or we to talk about the future.

/list/ To the smallest degree or amount.

/ˈnəʊ.bɒd.i/ No person; not anyone.

/ðoʊ/ Used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement surprising; even if; although.

/jɔɹz/ The thing or things belonging to you.

Numbers & Quantity (46)

/ˈi.vən/ Used to stress something surprising or unexpected.

/hoʊl/ Complete; with no part missing.

/ˈmæt.ɚ/ A situation, subject, or affair that is being dealt with or considered.

/ˈkʌp.əl/ A small number; two or a few.

/ˈmɪl.jən/ The number 1,000,000.

/ˈfɪɡjɚ/ A number, especially one written as a digit.

/ɹʊnd/ One stage or part of a competition, game, or series of events.

/ˈsɪŋɡəl/ Only one; not more than one.

/kuːnt/ To say numbers in order.

/ˈmeɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ Very large, important, or serious.

/θɚd/ Coming after the second in order or position.

/ˈhʌn dɹəd/ The number 100.

/mæks/ At the most; no more than.

/ˈθuːz(ə)nd/ The number 1,000.

/ədˈmɪt/ To agree that something is true, often unwillingly.

/twaɪs/ Two times.

/kəmˈpliːt/ Having all the necessary parts; whole.

/ˈdʌbəl/ Twice as much, as many, or as big.

/ˈhev.i/ Weighing a lot; hard to lift or move.

/aːfə(l)/ Very bad or unpleasant.

/juˈnaɪtɪd/ Joined together to form a single whole.

/ˈbeɪ.sɪk.koʊ.li/ In the most important or essential way; in simple terms.

/ˈfoɹt͡ʃun/ A very large amount of money.

/ˈtɹɛʒɚ/ A large amount of money, gold, or jewels, especially when hidden or saved up.

Space, Position & Direction (159)

/lɔsʈ/ Unable to find your way.

/fɑɹ/ At, to, or from a great distance.

/ʃʌt/ To close something, or to become closed.

/ɹɛst/ A period of relaxing or doing nothing in order to recover energy.

/saɪd/ One of the flat outer surfaces of an object.

/ˈkæp.tən/ The person in charge of a ship or aircraft.

/əˈhɛd/ In front, or in the direction you are facing or moving.

/ˈpɝ.fɪkt/ Having no faults or mistakes; as good as it can possibly be.

/tɑp/ The highest part or surface of something.

/ˈɜː/ The mixture of gases we breathe and that surrounds the Earth.

/laɪ̯/ To be or move into a flat, resting position on a surface.

/ˈsʌm.wɛɹ/ In or at a place that is not stated or not known exactly.

/tʃɔɪs/ The chance or right to choose between two or more things.

/ɪnˈstɛd/ In place of something else; as a different choice.

/[ˈmɨdl̩]/ The part of something that is the same distance from both ends or all sides.

/ˌsɪ.t͡ʃuˈ(w)eɪ.ʃən/ the set of conditions or facts that exist at a particular time

/lɛd/ To guide or take someone to a place.

/speɪs/ An empty area between or around things that can be used or filled.

/ɡɹʊnd/ The solid surface of the Earth that you walk on.

/ˈkʌvɚ/ To place something over or on top of something else.

/ˈfɔɹwəɹd/ Toward the front; in the direction ahead.

/siːt/ Something you sit on, such as a chair or part of a chair.

/pəˈzəʃ.ən/ The place where someone or something is.

/kənˈtɪn.jʉu/ To keep doing something or keep happening without stopping.

Time (65)

/læst/ Coming after all others; final.

/ˈɛvɚ/ At any time.

/ɑlˈɹɛdi/ Before now or before a particular time.

/juzd/ Past form of 'use'; describing something done with a tool or method.

/əˈloʊn/ Without any other people.

/ˈpɹɑmɪs/ To say firmly that you will definitely do something.

/ˈfɑɪ.nə.li/ After a long time or delay; at last.

/faːl/ To move or drop down toward the ground, usually by accident.

/kwɪk/ Moving or able to move with speed; fast.

/ˈmɪsɪŋ/ Not where it should be; lost and unable to be found.

/fəˈɹɛvɚ/ For all future time; permanently.

/fuːl/ A person who behaves in a silly way or shows poor judgement.

/ˈɹɛk.ɚd/ To store sound, video, or information so it can be used later.

/ˈbɹoʊ.kɪn/ No longer working properly

/ˈəˈpɹiː.ʃi.æɪt/ To be grateful for something.

/ˈbɪɡ.ɪ.nɪnɡ/ The first part of something.

/ˈgɪft/ Something you give to someone, usually to be kind or to celebrate.

/ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/ The knowledge or skill you gain from doing something over time.

/sɚˈpɹaɪzd/ Feeling or showing surprise because something unexpected has happened.

/ˈɹi.sənt.li/ A short time ago; in the recent past.

/pæl/ A friend; someone you spend time with.

/ɹʌʃ/ To move or do something very quickly, often because there is little time.

/ˈsɛn(t)ʃ(ə)ɹi/ A period of one hundred years.

/əʋ(ɛ)ˈle.bᵻl/ Able to be obtained, used, or bought.

People & Society (119)

/ɡæ/ A man or boy (informal).

/kɪd/ A child or young person (informal).

/ˈleɪ.di/ A polite word for a woman.

/tɹʌst/ To believe that someone is honest and will not harm you.

/ˈst(j)yː.pɪd/ Showing a lack of intelligence or good sense.

/bɔs/ The person who is in charge of you at work.

/ˈhjuː.mən/ Relating to people, rather than to animals, machines, or gods.

/ˈsiː.kɹɪt/ known to only a few people and kept hidden from others

/ˈɒf.ə.sə/ A member of the police.

/ˈpʊblɪk/ Open to or shared by all the people, not limited to a private group; often provided by the government.

/ˈkɪlɚ/ A person who kills another person.

/ˈwaːk.ɪn/ The activity of travelling on foot, often as exercise.

/fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ of or relating to France, its people, language, or culture

/ˈkɑntækt/ Communication with someone, often regularly.

/ˈlɔɪ.ɚ/ A person whose job is to advise people about the law and represent them in court.

/dɪˈɹɛk.tɚ/ A person who is in charge of a department, company, or organization.

/kloʊzd/ Not open, so that you cannot pass through or get in.

/ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/ The activity of putting words on paper or screen.

/ˈkɹæʊ̯d/ A large number of people gathered together in one place.

/ˈswitˌhɑɹt/ A person you love, especially a girlfriend or boyfriend.

/ˈli.dɚ/ A person who leads, guides, or is in charge of a group or country.

/ˈpaʊɚfl̩/ Having great power, strength, or effect.

/ˈtɑɹ.ɡɪt/ A goal or result that you aim to achieve.

/səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/ People in general, living together in a community with shared laws and customs.

Family & Relationships (15)

/ˈmæɹ.id/ Having a husband or a wife.

/ˈmæɹi/ To become someone's husband or wife.

/kwiːn/ A woman who rules a country, usually because she was born into a royal family.

/ˈɹɔɪ(.ə)l/ Belonging to or connected with a king, queen, or their family.

/əˈfɛɹ/ A secret romantic or sexual relationship, usually involving someone who is married.

/ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/ A relationship between friends.

/ˈɡɹæn(d)sʌn/ The son of your son or daughter.

granddaughter A2

/ˈgrænˌdɔtɝ/ The daughter of your son or daughter.

/ˈgrænˌdæd/ Your grandfather (informal).

/kloʊn/ A copy of something made to look or work just like the original.

/ˈsɝˌneɪm/ The family name shared by members of a family, used after the first name.

/ˈæn.sɛs.tɚ/ A person in your family who lived a long time ago, before your grandparents.

/ˈgrændˌtʃaɪld/ A child of your son or daughter.

/kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/ Measured or judged by comparing one thing with another; relative.

/dɪˈpɛndənt/ a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)

Emotions & Feelings (61)

/jɛ(ə)/ An informal way of saying yes.

/ˈwɝ.i/ To feel anxious or uneasy about something that might happen.

/wɪʃ/ To want something to be true, especially something unlikely.

/heʔ/ To dislike someone or something very strongly.

/skɛ(ə)ɹd/ Feeling fear; frightened.

/ˈmæd/ Angry or annoyed.

/ˈwʌɹ.id/ Feeling unhappy and afraid because you keep thinking about a problem or something bad that might happen.

/ˈfɛː/ A strong, unpleasant feeling caused by danger or the thought of something bad.

/sɚˈpɹaɪ̯z/ The feeling caused when something unexpected happens.

/siːn/ The place where something, especially an event or accident, happens.

/kɹaɪ/ To shed tears because you feel sad, hurt, or upset.

/ˈnɝːvəs/ Worried or slightly frightened about something.

/ˈɪm(p).ti/ Containing nothing or no one

/waɪld/ Living or growing in nature, not kept or raised by people.

/əˈsliːp/ Sleeping.

/ˈkʌmf.tə.bl̩/ Making you feel physically relaxed and at ease.

/d͡ʒɔɪ/ A feeling of great happiness.

/ˈhæpinɪs/ The feeling of being happy; joy.

/əˈlɑɹm/ A device that makes a loud sound to warn of danger.

/ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ To feel sorry about something you did or did not do.

/muːd/ The way you feel at a particular time.

/pliːzd/ Happy and satisfied about something.

/ˈsɛl.ə.bɹeɪt/ To do something enjoyable to mark a special or happy event.

/ˈpɪt.i/ A sad and unfortunate thing; something to be regretted.

Describing People (30)

/sɝ/ a polite way of addressing a man, especially one you do not know or who is older or more important

/stɐf/ Things in general, when you do not say exactly what they are.

/[ˈeɪ̯.bw]/ having the power, skill, or chance to do something

/pɚˈhæps/ Used to say that something is possible but not certain; maybe.

/ˈsɝ.tn̩.li/ Without any doubt; definitely.

/ˈfɹæŋk/ Honest and direct, even when the truth may be uncomfortable.

/ˈlʌv.li/ Very beautiful or attractive.

/ˈpeɪʃənt/ Able to stay calm and wait without getting annoyed.

/ˈkæɹ(ə)ktɚ/ A person in a story, film, or play.

/ˈbɹɪljənt/ Very good; excellent or wonderful.

/bɹæɪv/ Showing courage when facing danger, difficulty, or pain.

/fəˈmɪl.jɚ/ Easy to recognize because you have seen, heard, or known it before.

/ˈklɛv.ɚ/ Quick to learn and understand things; intelligent.

/ɹud/ Not polite; behaving in a way that upsets or offends other people.

/bɪˈheɪv/ To act in a particular way.

/ˈkɑnfɪdənt/ Feeling sure of yourself and your abilities.

/ˌpɜɹ.səˈnæ.lə.ti/ The qualities and behaviour that make one person different from another.

/ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/ able to learn, understand, and think clearly; clever.

/ˈleɪzi/ Not willing to work or make an effort.

/dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/ A piece of writing or speech that says what someone or something is like.

/kɹiˈeɪtɪv/ Having or showing original ideas and imagination.

/pəˈlaɪt/ Behaving in a way that shows good manners and respect for others.

/ˈkaɪndli/ In a kind and caring way.

/ɡɹiːt/ To welcome someone in a friendly way when you meet them.

Describing Qualities (198)

/ˈæk.t͡ʃ(u.)(ə.)li/ used to say what is really true, especially when it is surprising

/bɪt/ A small amount or piece of something.

/ˈpɹɑ.bə.bli/ Almost certainly; very likely.

/ɪɡˈzæk(t).li/ In a way that is completely correct or precise.

/ˈkɹæɪ.zi/ Very foolish, strange, or hard to believe.

/ˈkwaɪt/ To a fairly large degree; rather.

/ˈɔː(l)məs/ Very nearly, but not completely.

/ˌɛn.iˈmɔɹ/ Any longer; from now on (used in negatives and questions).

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

/ˈtɹɐb.əl/ A problem, difficulty, or worry.

/fækt/ A piece of information that is true and can be proven.

/aːˈɹiːt/ Good enough; satisfactory; okay.

/ˈsɪɹ.i.əs/ Important and possibly worrying; not small or trivial.

/ˈpɒs.ɪ.bl̩/ Able to happen or exist.

/ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/ To a fairly large degree; quite.

/dɹɑp/ A very small amount of liquid that forms a rounded shape.

/stɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ Unusual or surprising in a way that is hard to understand.

/wɔːs/ Comparative of bad; of lower quality or in a poorer condition.

/kəmˈpliːtli/ In every way; totally.

/ˈsɪɹ.i.əs li/ In a serious way; treating something as important and not as a joke.

/rɑk/ The hard solid material that forms part of the Earth's surface; a large stone.

/ˈsəm.pəl/ Easy to do or understand; not difficult.

/ˈnɔɹ.məl/ Usual, ordinary, or expected; not strange or surprising.

/ˈsɝ.tən/ Completely sure that something is true.

Communication (46)

/ʌː/ used to mark hesitation, uncertainty, or a pause while speaking

/ʌm/ a sound used while hesitating, thinking, or searching for words

/waʊ/ Used to express excitement, surprise, or admiration.

/woʊ/ used as a command for a horse or other animal to stop or slow down

/vɔjs/ The sound a person makes when speaking or singing.

/ˈsaɪn/ A board or notice that gives information, directions, or a warning.

/ɪkˈspleɪn/ To make something clear or easy to understand by describing it.

/ɜr/ a sound used while hesitating or searching for words

/jɛp/ informal: yes; used to give an affirmative answer or confirm a statement

/ʃ/ used to ask or tell someone to be quiet

/ˈmɛnʃən/ To talk or write about something briefly.

/əˈpæɹ.ənt.li/ According to what you have heard or read, though you are not certain.

/ˈkɑpi/ Something made to look exactly like another thing.

/ˈɔ.di.əns/ The people watching or listening to a performance, speech, or program.

/ˈspænɪʃ/ the Romance language originating in Spain and spoken widely in Spain, Latin America, and elsewhere

/spiːt͡ʃ/ A formal talk given to an audience.

/ˈsteɪtmənt/ Something you say or write to express a fact or opinion clearly.

/ɹɪˈkwɛst/ To ask for something politely or formally.

/tɛkst/ The written words of a book, document, or other piece of writing.

/sɑlv/ To find the answer to a problem or question.

/kluː/ A piece of information that helps you find an answer or solve a problem.

/ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv/ Bad, harmful, or unwanted.

/ˈtʃæt/ To talk in a friendly, informal way.

/ˈtoʊ̯n/ The quality of a person's voice that shows how they feel.

Mind & Cognition (48)

/heɪ/ An informal way of saying hello.

/θɔt/ An idea or opinion that comes into your mind.

/ˌʌndɚˈstænd/ To know the meaning of something; to comprehend.

/ˈmaɪnd/ The part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers.

/ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ The activity of using your mind to consider or reason about something.

/ˈfɒlə/ To go or come after someone or something.

/dɹiːm/ A series of images and feelings that happen in your mind while you sleep.

/ˈkɛɹfəl/ Giving attention to what you do so you avoid danger, mistakes, or harm.

/ˈwʌndɚ/ To want to know something; to ask yourself about it.

/mɪˈsteɪk/ Something done wrong because of bad judgment, carelessness, or lack of knowledge.

/səˈpoʊz/ To think that something is probably true, though you are not certain.

/ˈdɛfənətli/ Without any doubt; certainly.

/ɪkˈspɛkt/ To think or believe that something will probably happen.

/əˈtɛn.ʃn̩/ The act of carefully watching, listening, or thinking about something.

/dʌʊt/ To think that something is probably not true or unlikely to happen.

/dɪˈsaɪd/ To make a choice about what to do after thinking about it.

/ˈmɪm.ə.ɹi/ The ability of the mind to store and recall past experiences.

/ˈɪn.tɹɛst/ a feeling of wanting to know about or take part in something.

/kənˈsɪd.əɹ/ To think carefully about something before making a decision.

/ˈklɪɚli/ In a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand.

/vjuː/ What you can see from a particular place, especially beautiful scenery.

/ˈɹɛk.əɡ.naɪz/ To know someone or something because you have seen or met them before.

/əˈpɪn.jən/ What someone thinks or believes about a person, thing, or issue.

/ˈfoʊ.kəs/ To give all your attention to one thing.

Senses & Perception (38)

/klɪɹ/ Easy to understand, see, or hear.

/luːz/ To stop having something, often by accident.

/tʌt͡ʃ/ The sense by which you feel things through your skin.

/ˈsæʊ̯nd/ Something that you hear; what is produced by vibrations and heard by the ear.

/sɛns/ One of the natural powers (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch) by which we perceive the world.

/swit/ Having the taste of sugar.

/mɑɹk/ A spot, line, or stain on a surface that you can see.

/ˈsmɛl/ To notice or sense an odour through your nose.

/ˈnoʊ.tɪs/ Attention paid to someone or something.

/ˈlæʊ̯d/ Making a lot of noise; high in volume.

/ˈnoɪ̯z/ A sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant.

/ˈbɹɐɪ̯t/ Full of light; shining strongly.

/ˈsaɪləns/ A complete lack of sound.

/əˈpɪɹ/ To seem to be a certain way.

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/ Relating to the body rather than the mind.

/ˈmɪd(ˌ)naɪt/ Twelve o'clock at night.

/dɪsəˈpɪɹ/ To stop being visible; to go out of sight.

embarrassing A2

/ɪmˈbæɹ.ə.sɪŋ/ Making someone feel awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable.

/ʃaʊt/ To say something very loudly.

/əˈtɹæktɪv/ Pleasant to look at; good-looking.

/ˈfoʊ.təˌɡɹæf/ A picture made with a camera.

/ˈsɔftli/ In a quiet way; not loudly.

/ˈpiːsfl̩/ Quiet and calm, without noise or disturbance.

/ˈstrɪŋ/ Thin cord or rope used for tying things.

Education & Learning (21)

/ˈfaɪn(ə)l/ Coming last; happening at the end.

/ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/ The process of teaching or learning the skills needed to do a job or activity.

/ˌjunəˈvərsədi/ A place of higher education where students study for degrees and do research.

/ˈnɒlɪd͡ʒ/ Information, facts, and understanding that you gain through learning or experience.

/ˈsinjɚ/ Higher in rank, position, or importance than others.

/ˈlɝnɪŋ/ The process of gaining knowledge or skills.

/ˌɛd͡ʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃn̩/ The process of teaching or learning, especially at a school or university.

/dɪˈɡɹiː/ A unit for measuring temperature.

/ɪɡˈzæm/ A formal test of knowledge or skill, especially in school.

/dɹɪl/ To make a hole using a drill or other pointed tool.

/ədˈvænst/ At a higher level of skill, knowledge, or training.

/ˈmɛθəd/ A particular way of doing something, especially a planned or organized one.

/ˈkæmpəs/ The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.

/ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuət/ To complete your studies and receive a degree from a university or college.

/sɪˈmɛstɚ/ one of the two main periods that a school or university year is divided into

/ˌɛd͡ʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/ Relating to education or teaching.

/ˈtekst.bʊk/ A book used to study a subject at school or college.

/ˈskulˌwɝk/ Work that students do for school, both in class and as homework.

The most senior teacher who is in charge of running a school.

/ˈskuːlt͡ʃaɪld/ A child who goes to school.

Work & Careers (21)

/ˈɹʊnɪŋ/ The activity or sport of moving quickly on foot.

/ˈsɪstəm/ A set of connected parts that work together as a whole.

/steɪd͡ʒ/ A raised platform where actors, singers, or speakers perform in front of an audience.

/ˈmæn.ə.dʒəɹ/ A person whose job is to be in charge of a business, shop, or part of an organization.

/stɑːf/ The group of people who work for a company, school, or organization.

/əˈsɪstənt/ A person whose job is to help someone, especially in their work.

/task/ A piece of work that you have to do.

/ˈkɑliɡ/ A person you work with, especially in a profession or business.

/bɹænt͡ʃ/ A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk.

/ˈleɪ.bɚ/ Hard work, especially physical work done for pay.

/ˌɛm.plɔɪˈiː/ A person who is paid to work for a company or another person

/ˈɔɹɡənaɪzd/ Arranged in a neat, efficient way.

/klɝk/ A person who works in an office keeping records or accounts.

/ˈbɪznəsmæn/ A man who works in business, especially as an owner or manager.

/ˌɑkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ A person's job or regular paid work.

/ɪmˈplɔɪ.ɚ/ A person or company that pays others to work for them

/ɪmˈplɔɪ/ To pay someone to work for you

receptionist A2

/ɹɪˈsep.ʃə.nɪst/ A person whose job is to welcome and help visitors and answer the phone at the front of an office or hotel.

/ˈdɪɡɚ/ A large piece of machinery that digs holes or trenches.

businesswoman A2

/ˈbɪznɪˌswʊmən/ A woman who works in business, especially as an owner or manager.

Business & Commerce (15)

/ˈkɒmp(ə)ni/ A business that makes or sells goods, or provides services.

/ˈeɪ.d͡ʒənt/ A person who arranges business or deals on behalf of someone else.

/ˌɑ.pɚˈt(j)u.nə.ti/ A chance to do something, especially something useful or good.

/ˈmɑɹkɪt/ A place where people buy and sell goods, often outdoors with stalls.

/ˈtreɪd/ The activity of buying and selling goods and services.

/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ The activity or sport of catching fish.

/ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ A row of connected metal rings, used for pulling, holding, or as jewellery.

/ˈkʌs.tə.mɚ/ A person or company that buys goods or services from a shop or business.

/bɹænd/ A name or logo that identifies a company's products or services.

/ˈpɹɑ.dəkt/ Something that is made or grown to be sold.

/ˈstɹæt.ɪ.d͡ʒi/ A plan of action made to reach a particular goal.

/ˈsaləɾe/ A fixed amount of money that an employee is paid regularly, usually each month, for their work.

/ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ət/ A plan of how much money you have and how you will spend it

/ˈmeɪk.ɚ/ A person or thing that makes or produces something.

/ˈjuzɚ/ A person who uses a computer, app, website, or service.

Money & Finance (24)

/ˈdiːl/ An agreement, especially one to buy or sell something.

/ˈbɪl/ A piece of paper showing how much money you owe for goods or services.

/kæʃ/ Money in the form of notes and coins, rather than cards or checks.

/ˈkɔst/ The amount of money needed to buy or do something.

/ˈbeɪɡ/ To ask people for money or food, usually because you are poor.

/əˈkaʊnt/ An arrangement with a bank or company to keep or use money or services.

/ˈkɹɛdɪt/ Praise or recognition for something you have done.

/ˈɹɛnt/ Money paid regularly to use a house, room, or property that belongs to someone else.

/tʃiːp/ Costing little money; not expensive.

/ˈbɒɹə/ To take something from someone for a short time, planning to give it back.

/səkˈses.fəl/ Having achieved what was wanted or planned.

/ˈɹɑbəɹi/ The crime of stealing money or property, especially by using force or threats.

/ˈwɑl.ət/ A small flat case, often made of leather, for carrying money and cards in your pocket.

/wɛlθ/ A large amount of money and valuable possessions.

/fiː/ An amount of money you pay for a service, privilege, or membership.

/ˈbɑːɹɡən/ Something bought for less than its usual price; a good deal.

/ˈboʊ.nəs/ An extra amount of money given to someone in addition to their normal pay.

/sɛnt/ A unit of money worth one hundredth of a dollar, euro, or similar currency.

/ʌndɚˈwɔtəɹ/ Below the surface of the water.

/t͡ʃɛk/ A written order telling a bank to pay money to a person or company.

/ˈbæŋkɪŋ/ The business or activity of running a bank and managing money.

/ˈjʊɹoʊ/ The unit of money used by most countries in the European Union. Symbol: €

/pɛns/ The plural of penny; a unit of British money worth one hundredth of a pound.

/ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ Costing little money; not expensive.

Shopping & Services (14)

/stɔɹ/ A building or shop where you can buy things.

/əˈpɔɪnt.mɪnt/ An arrangement to meet someone or be somewhere at a set time.

/seːl/ The act of selling something, or an item that is sold.

/mɔːl/ A large building or area with many shops and restaurants under one roof.

/ɹɪˈpɛɹ/ To fix something that is broken or damaged.

/ɹɪˈsit/ A piece of paper showing that you have paid for something.

/ˈkʌb.ɚd/ A piece of furniture with doors and shelves, used to store food, dishes, or other things.

/ˈsoʊ̯/ To join or repair pieces of cloth using a needle and thread.

/ˌkæfəˈtɪ(ə)ɹi.ə/ A self-service restaurant where you choose your food and carry it to a table, often in a school or workplace.

/ˈdɹʌɡ.stoɹ/ A shop that sells medicines along with everyday items like cosmetics and snacks.

/ˈbʊkˌʃɑːp/ A shop where books are sold.

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House & Home (15)

/əˈlaɪv/ Living; not dead.

/əˈpɑɹt.mənt/ A set of rooms to live in, usually on one floor of a larger building; a flat.

/ɹuːf/ The covering on top of a building that protects it from rain and weather.

/ʃɛf/ A professional cook, especially the head cook in a restaurant.

/ɡeɪt/ A door-like barrier in a fence or wall that can be opened and closed.

/daʊnˈstɛɹz/ On or to a lower floor of a building.

/ɡəˈɹɑʒ/ A building next to or part of a house where a car is kept.

/ˈfɝnɪt͡ʃɚ/ The movable items such as chairs, tables, and beds that make a room ready to use.

/ˈbælkəni/ A platform that sticks out from the wall of a building, usually with a railing, where you can stand outside.

/stoʊv/ A kitchen appliance with burners used for cooking food.

/ˈɹuːmɚ/ British, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and Ireland spelling of rumor.

/ˈdʌstɚ/ a piece of cloth used for dusting

/ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/ A piece of furniture with shelves for keeping books on.

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Food & Drink (56)

/ˈhʌni/ A sweet, thick, golden food made by bees from flower nectar.

/ˈseɪk/ The benefit, good, or advantage of someone or something.

/waɪn/ An alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes.

/ˈbiə/ An alcoholic drink made from grain, usually barley, often flavoured with hops.

/sɝv/ To give people food or drink, especially at a meal or in a restaurant.

/ˈfiːd/ To give food to a person or animal.

/pɹɪˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/ To make something ready for a future use or event.

/ˈju.ʒuəl/ Happening or done most of the time; normal and expected.

/spɹɛd/ To open out or stretch something over a wider area.

/ˈplæ̝ɪ̯t/ A flat, slightly curved dish that you eat food from.

/ˈkʊkɪŋ/ The activity of preparing food by heating it.

/toʊst/ Slices of bread made brown and crisp by heating.

/ˈɡæðɚ/ To come together in one place, or to bring people or things together.

/sɔs/ A thick or liquid mixture served with or on food to add flavour.

/bif/ The meat from cattle, such as cows or bulls.

/ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/ to give all your attention to one thing

/ˈsʌpɚ/ A meal eaten in the evening.

/ˈdaɪət/ The food and drink that a person or animal usually eats.

/[ˈd͡ʒeəm]/ A sweet spread made from fruit boiled with sugar, often eaten on bread or toast.

/ˈsoʊdə/ A sweet, fizzy drink.

/dɪˈzɝt/ A sweet dish eaten at the end of a meal.

/ˈmɛn.ju/ A list of the food and drinks available at a restaurant.

/ˈhæm/ Meat from the leg of a pig, prepared so it can be kept and eaten.

/ˈpɛp.ɚ/ A spice with a hot taste, made from dried berries and used to season food.

Clothing & Appearance (23)

/suːt/ A set of matching clothes, usually a jacket with trousers or a skirt.

/ˈpænts/ A piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist down, with a separate part for each leg; trousers.

/ˈdɹɛst/ Past tense and past participle of dress; wearing clothes.

/ˈstaɪl/ A particular way of doing, making, or expressing something.

/ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/ A set of special clothes worn by members of a group, such as students, police, or soldiers.

/ˈfæʃən/ The popular styles of clothing at a particular time, and the industry that creates them.

/kɹæʊ̯n/ A round decoration worn on the head by a king or queen, often made of gold and jewels.

/ˈklæs.ɪk/ Admired for a long time and recognized as one of the best of its kind.

/kɪt/ A set of items needed for a particular purpose, often kept together.

/ˈɡɹæni/ Your grandmother (informal).

/ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ Things people wear to cover the body, taken as a whole.

/ɹæp/ A style of music in which words are spoken rhythmically over a beat.

/bɹɑː/ A piece of women's underwear worn to support the breasts.

/ɡlʌv/ A piece of clothing that covers the hand and fingers.

/ˈbɑɹ.bɚ/ A person whose job is cutting men's hair and shaving or trimming beards.

/ˈhɪp.hɑp/ A style of popular music with a strong rhythm and spoken or rapped lyrics.

/ˈnæp.kɪn/ A piece of cloth or paper used at meals to wipe your mouth and hands and protect your clothes.

/ˈɪɹɪŋ/ A piece of jewellery that you wear on your ear.

/ˈtaɪts/ A close-fitting garment that covers the legs, hips, and feet, worn mainly by women and girls.

/ˈswɪm.s(j)ut/ A piece of clothing worn for swimming.

/ˈɹeɪnkoʊt/ A coat that keeps you dry in the rain.

/ˈnɛk.taɪ/ a long, narrow strip of cloth worn around the neck beneath a collar and tied in a knot at the front

/ʌnˈbʌtən/ to undo the buttons of a garment or other object so that it opens

Travel (11)

/flaɪt/ A journey made by plane.

/ˈd͡ʒɝni/ An act of travelling from one place to another, especially over a long distance.

/tɔː(ɹ)/ A short journey to see a place, building, or area.

/ɹʉːt/ The way you take to get from one place to another.

/əˈbɹɔd/ in or to a foreign country

/ˈs(j)uːtkeɪs/ A large case with a handle, used for carrying clothes and other things when you travel.

/kɹuːz/ A holiday spent travelling on a ship and stopping at different places.

/t͡ʃɑɹt/ A drawing or diagram that shows information clearly, often with numbers or figures.

/ɡloʊb/ The world; planet Earth.

/ˈtʊɹ.ɪst/ A person who travels somewhere for pleasure or to see the sights.

Transportation (27)

/ɾoːɖ/ A hard surface built for vehicles and people to travel along.

/ʃɪp/ A large boat that carries people or goods across the sea.

/tɹʊk/ A large road vehicle for carrying heavy goods.

/bɔɹd/ A long, flat, thin piece of wood or other material.

/ˈtræk/ A path or rough road.

/ˈɪnd͡ʒɪn/ A machine that turns fuel or power into movement, used to drive vehicles and other machines.

/væn/ A covered road vehicle, larger than a car, used for carrying goods or groups of people.

/ˈtræfɪk/ The cars and other vehicles moving along a road.

/ˈvi.ə.kəl/ A machine, such as a car, bus, or truck, used to carry people or goods from place to place.

/kæb/ A car with a driver that you pay to take you somewhere.

/wil/ A round object that turns on its centre, used to move a vehicle or machine.

/ˈhaɪweɪ/ A main public road, especially a wide, fast one connecting towns and cities.

/ˈpæs.ɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ A person travelling in a vehicle who is not driving it.

/ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/ The sport or activity of travelling in a boat that uses the wind.

/bɹeɪk/ A device that slows down or stops a wheel or vehicle.

/ˈfeː/ The money you pay to travel by bus, train, taxi, or plane.

/kənˈteɪnɚ/ An object such as a box, jar, or bottle used to hold or store things.

/tɹæm/ A public passenger vehicle that runs on rails set into the road, usually powered by electricity (called a streetcar or trolley in North America).

/ˈsaɪk(ə)lɪŋ/ The activity of riding a bicycle for transport, exercise, or fun.

/ˈɹaʊndəˌbaʊt/ A circular road junction where traffic moves around a central island.

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Verbs of Movement (25)

/hɪt/ To bring your hand or an object forcefully against something.

/ˈɛniweɪ/ Regardless of what was said before; in spite of that.

/sɛnd/ To make an object, message, or person go from one place to another.

/ˈlʌki/ Having good luck; helped by good fortune.

/ɹɪˈtɝn/ To come or go back to a place.

/ˈstɛp/ The act of moving the foot to walk or move somewhere.

/θɹoʊ/ To send something through the air using your hand and arm.

/pɑːs/ A success in a test or exam.

/d͡ʒʌmp/ To push yourself off the ground and into the air using your legs.

/kɹɔs/ To go from one side of something to the other.

/lɑk/ A device that keeps a door, box, or gate shut and is opened with a key or code.

/spiːd/ How fast something moves or happens.

/lɪft/ To raise something to a higher position.

/ˈɛntɚ/ To come or go into a place.

/ɪnˈvaɪt/ To ask someone to come to an event or to your home.

/feɪl/ To not succeed in what you are trying to do.

/poɹ/ To make a liquid flow steadily out of or into a container.

/ɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ A spoken or written request asking someone to come to or take part in something.

/dɪˈstɝb/ To interrupt someone and stop them from working, resting, or sleeping.

/slaɪd/ To move smoothly along a surface while staying in contact with it.

/ˈwɑndɚ/ To walk around slowly with no particular purpose or destination.

/ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ To arrange things in a neat, ordered way.

/ɪnˈveɪd/ To enter a country or area with an army in order to take control of it.

/ˈrʌgbi/ A team sport played with an oval ball that players can carry, kick, and pass backwards.

Sports & Fitness (28)

/seɪv/ To keep someone or something safe from harm or danger.

/ʃut/ To fire a gun or other weapon, or to hit someone or something with a bullet.

/ˈfɪks/ To repair something that is broken or not working.

/koʊt͡ʃ/ A person who trains people in a sport or skill.

/ˈwɪnɚ/ A person, team, or animal that wins a competition.

/boʊl/ A round, deep dish used for holding food or liquid.

/ˈbeɪs.bɔl/ A team sport in which players hit a ball with a bat and run around four bases to score.

/ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔl/ A team sport in which two teams of five players try to throw a ball through a high hoop.

/ˈsɑk.ɚ/ A game in which two teams of eleven players try to kick a ball into the other team's goal.

/ˈbaskɪt/ A container, usually made of woven material, used to hold or carry things.

/ˈmɛdəl/ A flat metal disc given as a prize or award, often for winning a sporting event.

/bɛnt͡ʃ/ A long seat for two or more people, often found in parks.

/t͡ʃɛs/ A board game for two players who move sixteen pieces each to try to trap the other player's king.

/ˈhɑ.ki/ A fast team game played on ice in which players use sticks to shoot a puck into the other team's goal.

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/ˈtʃæm.pi.ən.ʃɪp/ A competition held to decide the best player or team.

/ˈkɹɪk.ɪt/ A team sport played with a bat and ball by two teams of eleven players.

/ˈsteɪ.di.əm/ A large sports ground with rows of seats around it for spectators.

/əˈlɪmpɪk/ Relating to the Olympic Games.

/ˈæθ.lit/ A person who is good at sports and competes in them.

/ˈsu.pɚˌstɑɹ/ An extremely famous and successful performer or sports player.

/ˈskeɪtɪŋ/ the sport or activity of moving over ice or ground on skates

/ˈski.ɪŋ/ the sport or activity of moving over snow on skis

/ˈpɪŋˌpɑːŋ/ informal or trademark name for table tennis, a game in which players hit a light ball across a table divided by a net

/ˈfʊtbɔːləɹ/ A person who plays football, especially soccer.

Health & Medicine (10)

/hɝt/ To cause physical pain or injury to someone.

/peɪn/ An unpleasant physical feeling caused by illness or injury.

/bɔːn/ To be on fire, or to damage or destroy something with fire or heat.

/ˈmɛdɪkl̩/ Relating to medicine or the treatment of illness and injury.

/ˈdrʌg/ An illegal substance taken for pleasure that can be addictive, such as cocaine.

/ˈmɛd.ɪ.sɪn/ A substance you take to treat or cure an illness.

/ɪl/ Not in good health; sick.

/kəmˈpleɪnt/ A statement that you are unhappy or annoyed about something.

/ɹɪˈfɝ/ To mention or talk about something or someone.

/ˈloʊʃən/ a liquid or light cream applied to the skin for cosmetic, soothing, or medical purposes

The Human Body (15)

/hɑɹt/ The organ in your chest that pumps blood around your body.

/blʌd/ The red liquid that the heart pumps around the body.

/pɪk/ To choose one or more things from a group.

/ˈbɹæ̝ɪ̯n/ The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feeling, and movement.

/blaː/ To push air out through your mouth.

/nɛk/ The part of the body that joins the head to the shoulders.

/skɪn/ the natural outer layer that covers the body of a person or animal

/ˈstʌm.ək/ The part of the body where food is digested after you eat.

/boʊn/ One of the hard white parts that form the skeleton of a person or animal.

/tɛɹ/ To pull or rip something apart, often by accident.

/ˈʃoʊldɚ/ The part of the body between the neck and the top of the arm.

/ˈtæʊ̯əl/ A piece of cloth used for drying something wet, such as your body or hands.

/t͡ʃiːk/ The soft part of the face below each eye and beside the nose and mouth.

/ˈæŋ.k(ə)l/ The joint that connects the foot to the leg.

/ˈfi.t͡ʃɚ/ An important or noticeable part or quality of something.

Technology & Computing (19)

/koʊd/ Instructions written in a programming language that tell a computer what to do.

/ˈpɹoʊ̯ˌɡɹæm/ A radio or television show.

/pəɹˈmɪʃ.ən/ The act of allowing someone to do something.

/saɪt/ a place on the internet where you can read pages and find information; a website

/ɖɑ.ʈɑ/ Facts and figures collected for analysis or to draw conclusions.

/tɹæp/ A device made to catch animals.

/mel/ Letters and parcels sent and delivered through the post.

/tɛkˈnɑ.lə.dʒi/ Machines, equipment, and methods created from scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.

/ˈbʌt.ən/ A small round object on clothing that fastens through a hole.

/skɹiːn/ The flat surface of a TV, computer, or phone on which images appear.

/ˈɔnlaɪn/ Connected to the Internet.

/bʌɡ/ A small insect

/wɛb/ The thin net of fine threads that a spider makes to catch insects.

/ˈwɛbˌsaɪt/ A set of connected pages on the internet, usually owned by one person or organisation and reached from the same web address.

/ˈsɔf(t)ˌwɛɹ/ The programs and instructions that tell a computer what to do.

/æp/ A software program, especially a small one you install on a phone or tablet.

/ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/ To copy data, files, or programs from the internet or another computer onto your own device.

/ˈsmɑɹtfoʊn/ A mobile phone that can run apps, browse the internet, and do many of the things a computer can.

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Media & Publishing (15)

/ɹɪˈpoɹt/ A spoken or written account of something, especially news or the results of research.

/ˈɪʃuː/ An important subject or problem that people discuss or argue about

/ˈmi.di.ə/ The newspapers, television, radio, and websites that report news to the public.

/ɹɪˈpoɹ.tɚ/ A person who collects news and writes or broadcasts it for newspapers, radio, or television.

/ˈdɹɑmə/ A play for the theater, television, radio, or film, especially a serious one.

/pɹɪnt/ To produce words or pictures on paper using a machine.

/kəmˈpleɪn/ To say that you are unhappy or annoyed about something.

/ˈt͡ʃæptɚ/ One of the main sections a book is divided into.

/ˈaɪ.təm/ A single thing in a group or on a list

/ˈɛd.ɪ.təɹ/ A person who corrects and improves writing before it is published.

/ˈoː.θə/ A person who writes a book, article, or other work.

/ˈkɑləm/ A tall, vertical post used to support a building or as decoration.

/ˈpʌblɪʃ/ To print a book, magazine, or article and make it available to people.

/kɑɹˈtun/ A film made of drawings that appear to move, often funny and made for children.

Art & Music (13)

/ˈsɪŋɪŋ/ The activity of making music with your voice.

/ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/ A picture, photo, or representation of someone or something.

/ˈdɹɑ.ɪŋ/ A picture made with a pen, pencil, or crayon.

/ˈɹɪð.m̩/ A regular pattern of strong and weak sounds or beats in music or speech.

/ˈɡæl.ə.ɹi/ A room or building where works of art are displayed.

/ˈpɔɹtɹət/ A painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, especially the face and shoulders.

/fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fi/ The art and activity of taking photographs.

/ˈdɪskoʊ/ A place or event where people dance to recorded pop music.

/ˈmitəɹ/ A unit of length equal to 100 centimetres (US spelling of 'metre').

/ˈdrʌmər/ a person who plays a drum or a drum kit

/ˈsɪm.fə.ni/ A long piece of music in several parts, usually written for a full orchestra.

/ˈkɹeɪ.ɑn/ a small stick or pencil of colored wax, chalk, charcoal, or similar material used for drawing

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Entertainment & Leisure (15)

/daɪ/ To stop living.

/pɑɹt/ One of the pieces or amounts that make up a whole.

/ˈwɛdɪŋ/ A ceremony at which two people get married, often with a celebration afterwards.

/fɪlm/ A story or events recorded as moving pictures and shown in a cinema or on screen; a movie.

/ɹɪˈlæks/ To rest and become calm, free from worry or effort.

/d͡ʒoʊk/ Something said or done to make people laugh.

/ˈhɪɹ.oʊ/ A person who is admired for their bravery or for doing something good and difficult.

/taɪ/ An object for children to play with.

/ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ Connected with music or its performance.

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/ˌɛn.tɚˈteɪn.mənt/ Activity such as films, music, or games that gives people enjoyment.

/əˈmjuzmənt/ The feeling of being entertained or finding something funny.

/ˈlɛʒə(ɹ)/ Time when you are free from work and can relax and do what you enjoy.

/ˈpleɪfl̩/ Full of fun and energy; wanting to play.

/ˈtʃɛkərz/ US: a two-player board game in which pieces move diagonally and capture opposing pieces by jumping over them; draughts

/ˈtʃɛkɚ/ a flat round piece used in checkers, draughts, backgammon, and some other board games

Science & Research (7)

/kənˈtɹoʊl/ The power to direct, manage, or make decisions about something.

/ˈɛn.əɹ.d͡ʒi/ The strength and ability to be active without getting tired.

/ˈɹiːsɜːt͡ʃ/ A careful study to discover new facts or information.

/ˈsaɪ(.ə)n.ʈɨ.fɪk/ Relating to science or the way science is done.

/ˈkɛm.ɪ.kəl/ A substance, such as an element or compound, used in or produced by chemistry.

/ˈætəm/ The smallest part of a chemical element that can exist.

/ˌɛnɚˈd͡ʒɛtɪk/ Full of energy and eager to be active.

Mathematics & Measurement (18)

/ˈɛɹ.i.ə/ A particular part of a place or region.

/ˈlɛvəl/ A position on a scale that shows how much, how high, or how good something is.

/ˈteɪp/ A thin strip of material with a sticky surface, used for fixing or sticking things together.

/weɪt/ How heavy something or someone is.

/ˈjuː.nɪt/ A fixed amount used as a standard for measuring something.

/skweɹ/ A flat shape with four equal sides and four right angles.

/ˈsɜɹkəl/ A perfectly round shape, like a ring.

/ˈæv.ɚ.ɪd͡ʒ/ The result of adding several amounts and dividing by how many there are.

/skæɪl/ The size or extent of something, especially when it is large.

/ˈfæk.tɚ/ One of the things that influences or helps cause a result.

/weɪ/ To have a particular weight.

/ˈsɝˌveɪ/ A set of questions used to find out the opinions or behaviour of a group of people.

/ˈkiloʊ/ A unit of weight equal to one thousand grams; short for kilogram.

/ˈɡɹæm/ A metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram (symbol: g).

/ˈli.tɚ/ A metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter.

/kəˈlɑmɪtəɹ/ A unit of distance equal to one thousand meters.

/ˈsɛntəˌmiːtɝ/ A unit of length equal to one hundredth of a metre.

/ˈkɪləɡɹæm/ A unit of mass equal to one thousand grams, used in the metric system.

Nature & Landscape (18)

/ɝθ/ The planet that we live on, third from the Sun.

/lænd/ The solid, dry part of the earth's surface.

/mun/ The large round object that shines in the sky at night and circles the Earth.

/ˈneɪ̯.tʃə(ɹ)/ The physical world of plants, animals, and landscapes that people did not make.

/stoʊ̯n/ The hard substance that rock is made of, often used as a building material.

/ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹəl/ Existing in nature and not made or caused by people.

/ˈleɪk/ A large body of water surrounded by land.

/hɪl/ A raised area of land, higher than the ground around it but smaller than a mountain.

/ˈfɔɹəst/ A large area thickly covered with trees.

/ˈoʊ.ʃən/ The vast body of salt water that covers most of the Earth.

/ˈdɛz.ɚt/ A large dry area of land, often covered with sand, where little grows.

/koʊst/ The land along the edge of the sea.

/ˈvæli/ A low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it.

/ˈbeː/ A part of the sea or a lake that curves into the land.

/ɡɹɑːs/ A common green plant with thin leaves that covers fields, lawns, and gardens.

/bʊʃ/ A low woody plant with many stems, smaller than a tree.

/ʃɔɹ/ The land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water.

/ˈlæn(d)skɪp/ A wide view of an area of countryside, including its hills, fields, and other features.

Animals (8)

/bɜː(ɹ)/ A large, heavy wild animal with thick fur and strong claws.

/baɪt/ To cut into or grip something with your teeth.

/ˈkɹi.tʃɚ/ A living thing, especially an animal.

/pɛt/ An animal that you keep at home for company and pleasure.

/ˈɛl.ə.fənt/ A very large grey animal with a long trunk and big ears, found in Africa and Asia.

/ˈɪn.sɛkt/ A small animal with six legs and a hard outer shell, and usually one or two pairs of wings, such as an ant, fly, or beetle.

/miˈaʊ/ the characteristic crying sound made by a cat

/ˈmædli/ used as an intensive, extremely

Plants & Agriculture (10)

/ˈfi(ː)ld/ An area of open land, especially one used for crops or grazing.

/plænt/ A living thing that grows in the ground and has leaves and roots, such as a flower or tree.

/kleɪ/ A mineral substance made up of small crystals of silica and alumina, that is ductile when moist; the material of pre-fired ceramics.

/ɹuːt/ The part of a plant that grows underground and takes in water and nutrients.

/ˈsiːd/ a small part of a plant from which a new plant grows

/ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ The crops that are gathered in, or the amount gathered.

/bluːm/ To produce flowers; to open into flower.

/ˈflaʊ̯.ɚ/ A fine powder made by grinding wheat or other grain, used to make bread, cakes, and pastry.

/ˈbʌlb/ The glass part of an electric lamp that gives out light

/ˈsʌn.flaʊ.əɹ/ A tall plant with a very large yellow flower and edible seeds, which turns to face the sun.

Weather & Climate (10)

/ˈwaɪ̯nd/ Air moving naturally across the land, sometimes with great force.

/smoʊk/ The grey or black cloud of gas and tiny particles that rises from something burning.

/stɔɹm/ Very bad weather with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, or lightning.

/ˈtɛm.pəɹˌt͡ʃɚ/ A measure of how hot or cold something is.

/ˈklæʊ̯d/ A mass of water droplets floating in the sky, often grey or white.

/briːz/ A light, gentle wind.

/flʌd/ A large amount of water covering land that is usually dry.

/fɔɡ/ A thick cloud near the ground that makes it hard to see.

/ˈhiːtɪŋ/ The system that warms a room or building.

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/ˈθʌn.dɚˌstɔɹm/ A storm with thunder, lightning, and usually heavy rain.

Environment & Ecology (3)

/ɪnˈvaɪ.ɚn.mənt/ The natural world of land, air, water, plants, and animals.

/pəˈluʃən/ The harmful contamination of the air, water, or land with dirty or dangerous substances.

/ɹəˈsaɪkəl/ To process used materials so they can be made into something new.

Places & Geography (13)

/ˈkɐntɹi/ A nation with its own land and government.

/ˈkiŋ/ A man who rules a country, usually because of his royal family; a male monarch.

/ʋɪleːdʒ/ A small group of houses and buildings in the countryside, smaller than a town.

/ˈloʊ.kl̩/ Belonging to or found in the area where you live.

/ˈbrɪt.ɪʃ/ of or relating to Great Britain or the United Kingdom, or to its people or culture

/ˈkɪŋdəm/ A country ruled by a king or queen.

/[ˈkʰæp.ɪ.ɾɫ̩]/ The most important city of a country or region, usually where the government is.

/ˈdæʊ̯nˌtæʊ̯n/ The central or main business part of a city or town.

/ˈæfrɪkən/ relating to Africa or its countries, peoples, cultures, or natural features

/ˈkɑntɪnənt/ One of the large landmasses of the earth, such as Africa or Asia.

/ɑːˈstreɪl.jən/ of, from, or relating to Australia, its people, languages, or culture

/ˈpleɪˌgraʊnd/ An outdoor area where children can play, often with swings and slides.

/ˈləʊkəli/ by a particular locality

Law & Government (16)

/pəˈliːs/ The official organization, and its members, whose job is to keep order, prevent crime, and make sure people obey the law.

/dɛθ/ The end of life; the act or fact of dying.

/ˈsteɪt/ The condition that someone or something is in at a particular time.

/laː/ An official rule that everyone in a country or community must obey.

/ˈkɔɹt/ A place where legal cases are heard and judged.

/ˈɡʌv.ɚ(n).mənt/ The group of people who officially control and run a country.

/dɪˈsɪʒn̩/ A choice you make after thinking about something.

/ˈsɛk.(ɹ)əˌtɛɹ.i/ a person who handles letters, phone calls, and office tasks for someone or an organization

/əˈfɪʃəl/ Approved by or coming from a person in authority.

/ˈlaɪ.səns/ An official document that gives you permission to do or own something.

/ɪˈli.ɡəl/ Not allowed by the law.

/kleɪm/ To say that something is true, often without proof.

/ˈlæk/ The state of not having something, or not having enough of it.

/ʌnˈmæɹ.id/ not married or related to the unmarried state

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Politics & International Affairs (5)

/ˈnæʃ.ə.nəl/ Relating to a whole nation or country.

/ˈfɔɹɪn/ Coming from or belonging to a country that is not your own.

/pəˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl/ Relating to government, the state, or the way a country is run.

/ˈneɪʃən/ A country considered as a political and independent state.

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/ˌɪn.(t)ɚˈnæʃ.(ə.)n(ə)l/ involving or relating to two or more countries.

Crime & Justice (6)

/keɪs/ A particular situation or example of something happening.

/ˈmɝ.dɚ/ The crime of killing another person on purpose.

/[ˈɛv.ɪ.ɾɪns]/ Facts or signs that show whether something is true or real.

/ˈkraɪm/ An act that breaks the law and can be punished.

/ˈpɹɪzn̩/ A building where criminals are kept locked up as punishment.

/stiːl/ To take something that belongs to someone else without permission.

War & Conflict (12)

/fəɪt/ To take part in a physical or violent struggle against someone.

/wɔɹ/ An armed fight between countries or large groups, usually involving military forces.

/ˈɡʌn/ A weapon that fires bullets or other projectiles.

/əˈtæk/ To use violence against someone or something.

/pis/ A situation without war or fighting between countries or groups.

/ˈpɹaɪ.vɪt/ Meant for one particular person or group, not for everyone.

/ˈmɪl.ɪˌtɛ.ɹi/ Relating to the armed forces such as the army, navy, and air force.

/stiː.ɹaɪk/ To hit someone or something hard.

/ˈsoʊld͡ʒɚ/ A person who serves in an army.

/ɑɹmd/ Carrying or using weapons.

/ˈfaɪtɚ/ A person who fights, especially in a war or a sport like boxing.

/ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/ tough more-or-less rigid protective covering of an animal or plant

Religion & Belief (9)

/ɡɑd/ A supernatural being with great powers that people worship.

/ˈkrɪsməs/ the Christian festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, celebrated on 25 December

/ˈt͡ʃɝt͡ʃ/ A building where Christians meet to worship.

/kɹaɪst/ the title of Jesus of Nazareth as the Messiah in Christian belief

/ˈeɪn.d͡ʒl̩/ A spiritual being believed to serve God, often shown with wings.

/ˈbaɪbəl/ the sacred scriptures of Christianity, comprising the Old and New Testaments

/ˈiː.stɚ/ the Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, observed on a Sunday in spring

/mɑsk/ A building where Muslims gather to pray and worship.

/ˈpɪlɡɹɪm/ A person who travels to a holy place for religious reasons.

Culture & History (5)

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/ Belonging to a time very long ago in history.

/ˈmɑdɚn/ Relating to the present time or recent times; not old.

/mjuˈziəm/ A building where important objects of art, history, or science are kept and shown to the public.

/tɹəˈdɪʃ.ən/ A custom or belief passed down from one generation to the next.

/ˈkʌstəm/ A traditional way of behaving or doing something that is common to a group or society.

Materials & Substances (23)

/ˈɹɪŋɡ/ A circular band of metal or other material worn on the finger.

/ˈɡɒld/ A heavy, shiny yellow metal that is very valuable, used for jewellery and coins.

/bɑɹ/ A place where you can buy and drink alcoholic drinks.

/ɡɛəs/ A substance like air that is neither solid nor liquid and spreads to fill any space.

/ɔl/ A thick liquid from plants or animals used in cooking.

/wɛt/ Covered with or full of water or another liquid.

/ˈsɪl.vɚ/ A shiny, valuable greyish-white metal used for jewellery, coins, and tableware.

/wʉd/ The hard material that trees are made of, used for building and making things.

/ˈmɛ.təl/ A hard, usually shiny material such as iron, gold, or copper that conducts heat and electricity.

/məˈtɪɹ.i.əl/ A substance that something is made from.

/sɔlt/ A white substance used to add flavour to food and to preserve it.

/ˈplæstɪk/ A light artificial material that can be shaped, used to make many everyday objects.

/fɛns/ A barrier of wood, wire, or metal that encloses or divides an area of land.

/soʊp/ A substance used with water for washing and cleaning the body or things.

/ˈstæt͡ʃ.uː/ A figure of a person or animal carved or cast from stone, metal, or wood.

/spɪl/ To accidentally let liquid or a substance flow out of its container.

/floʊt/ To stay on the surface of a liquid instead of sinking.

/ˈsɪzɚz/ A tool for cutting paper, cloth, and other thin materials, made of two blades joined at a pivot.

/wʊl/ The soft, thick hair that grows on sheep.

/ʃæmˈpuː/ A liquid soap used for washing your hair.

/ˈwʊlən/ made of wool or relating to wool

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Tools, Machines & Construction (17)

/ˈkɪʊ̯/ To make a person, animal, or plant die.

/dɛd/ No longer alive.

/ˈnɐɪ̯f/ A tool with a sharp blade and a handle, used for cutting.

/bɹɪd͡ʒ/ A structure built over a river, road, or gap so that people can cross it.

/skɹuː/ A small metal pin with a spiral thread, turned to fasten things together.

/ˈfæk.tɚ.i/ A building where goods are made, usually using machines.

/[ˈtɑːə]/ A tall, narrow structure, either standing alone or part of a building.

/tjuːn/ A series of musical notes that make a pleasant pattern; a melody.

/fɹeɪm/ A border that surrounds and holds a picture, photo, or mirror.

/ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ/ A person whose job is to design, build, or maintain machines, structures, or systems.

/[ɹɪˈmoʊt]/ Far away from towns, people, or other places; isolated.

/ˈstɹʌkt͡ʃɚ/ The way the parts of something are arranged or organised.

/tuːl/ A device you hold and use to do a particular job.

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/ An object used to make music, such as a piano or guitar.

/ˈsuː.ɚ/ an underground pipe or channel that carries away sewage or surface water, or a system of such pipes and channels

architecture A2

/ˈɑɹ.kɪˌtɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ The art and practice of designing buildings.

washing machine A2

Energy & Industry (5)

/[ˈpʰaə]/ The ability to control or influence people and events.

/ˈdɹaɪvɪŋ/ The action of operating and steering a vehicle.

/pɹəˈdʌkʃən/ The process of making or growing something, usually in large amounts.

/ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/ Using, producing, or powered by electricity.

/ˈpɛt.ɹəl/ A liquid fuel made from petroleum, used to power cars and other vehicles.

Safety & Risk (12)

/seɪf/ Not in danger and not likely to be harmed.

/pɹəˈtɛkt/ To keep someone or something safe from harm or danger.

/ˈdeɪn.d͡ʒ(ə.)ɹəs/ Likely to cause harm, injury, or death.

/ˈæk.sə.dənt/ A crash involving a vehicle that causes damage or injury.

/ˈsʌd.ən.li/ Quickly and without warning.

/dɪˈstɹɔɪ/ To damage something so badly that it no longer exists or cannot be used.

/ˈdeɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ The possibility of being harmed or killed.

/ɪˈmɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ A sudden, dangerous situation that needs immediate action

/ˈsʌd.ən/ Happening quickly and without warning.

/ədˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ/ An exciting or unusual experience, often involving some risk or danger.

/ɛnˈdeɪndʒɝd/ At risk of dying out completely, said of animals or plants

/ˈhɑɹmfl̩/ Causing or able to cause harm or damage.

Social Issues & Human Rights (1)

/ˈfɹi.dəm/ The state of being free and able to do what you want.

Ethics & Social Judgment (7)

/fɔlt/ Responsibility for something bad that has happened.

/stɹeɪt/ Going in one direction without bending or curving.

/ˈfɜː/ Treating everyone equally and according to the rules.

/ˈɑ.nɚ/ Great respect given to someone who is admired or important.

/bleɪm/ To say or think that someone or something is the cause of something bad.

/ʌnˈfɛɚ/ Not fair; not treating people equally or in a just way.

/dɪˈsɑnɪst/ Not honest; likely to lie, cheat, or deceive people.

Cause, Change & Process (19)

/kɔz/ The thing or person that makes something happen.

/ɐpˈset/ Unhappy, worried, or distressed.

/kɹiːˈeɪt/ To bring something into existence.

/əˈfɛkt/ A change or result produced by an action or cause.

/dɑɪˈɹekt/ Going straight from one point to another, without stops or detours.

/ˈfɹiːz/ To become solid or turn to ice because of cold.

/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ To make plans for something to happen.

/ˈmɪks/ To combine two or more things so they become one.

/pɹəˈd͡ʒuːs/ To make or manufacture something.

/ɹɪˈvil/ To make known something that was secret or unknown.

/smuːð/ Having an even surface with no bumps, lumps, or rough parts.

/ɪnˈkɹiːs/ To become larger in size, amount, or number.

/bɛnd/ To make something curved or to become curved.

/ˈɑpəɹeɪt/ To control or make a machine, device, or system work.

/klɪk/ To press a button on a computer mouse, or to make a short sharp sound.

/ˈɖɛʋᵊ.ləp/ To grow or change gradually into something bigger, stronger, or more advanced.

/ɪmˈpɹuːv/ To make something better.

/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/ To start or create something that is meant to last, such as a company or organization.

/ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwɛns/ A result or effect of an action or situation.

Abstract Ideas (10)

/tɹuθ/ The real facts about something, rather than what is imagined or invented.

/ˈbjuti/ The quality of being very pleasing to look at or experience.

/ˈmi.nɪŋ/ What a word, sign, or action expresses or stands for.

/ˈpɝpəs/ The reason why something is done or made.

/ˈvæl.ju/ How much something is worth in money.

/əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ the fact of being able to do something

/ˈjusfl̩/ Helpful or able to be used for a practical purpose.

/ˈsɪmbəl/ A thing that stands for or represents an idea, quality, or feeling.

/ˈwɪzdəm/ The ability to make good decisions using knowledge and experience.

/aɪˈdi(ə)l/ The best possible; perfect for a particular purpose.

Actions & Processes (77)

/kɛɚ/ To feel that something is important to you or to feel concern about it.

/hold/ To carry or keep something in your hands or arms.

/t͡ʃæns/ An opportunity to do something.

/lʌk/ Good things that happen to you by chance rather than through your own effort.

/siːm/ to give the impression of being or doing something

/kætʃ/ To stop and hold a moving object, usually with your hands.

/pʊl/ To take hold of something and move it toward you or in the same direction as yourself.

/æk/ to do something or take action

/ˈhæn.d(ə)l/ The part of an object that you hold to use or carry it.

/foɹs/ Physical power or strength used on something.

/ˈɔfɚ/ To ask someone if they would like something, or to hold it out for them.

/haɪd/ To put yourself somewhere where you cannot be seen or found.

/ˈɹi(.ə)ˌlaɪz/ To suddenly understand or become aware of a fact or situation.

/pʊʃ/ To press against something or someone to move it away from you.

/səˈpoɹt/ To help or encourage someone or something, often by agreeing with them.

/ˈbɔðə(ɹ)/ To annoy or disturb someone.

/ˈfeɪ.vɚ/ A helpful act that you do for someone.

/əˈlaʊ/ To let someone do something or let something happen.

/ˈpɹɛʒə/ A feeling of stress caused by demands or difficulties.

/pɑp/ To burst with a short, sharp sound; to make something burst this way.

/ˈnɛs.əˌsɛ.ɹi/ Needed in order to do or achieve something.

/ədˈvaɪs/ An opinion you give someone about what they should do.

/tɹɪk/ A clever or dishonest act meant to fool or cheat someone.

/meːl/ Belonging to the sex that does not give birth or lay eggs; relating to men or boys.

Word Formation & Derivatives (1)

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