English Vocabulary

• A1 1065 words
• A2 1242 words
• B1 2140 words
• B2 2417 words
• C1 913 words
• C2 875 words

Level A2 (1242)

ability A2
/əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power.
abroad A2
/əˈbɹɔd/ to or in a foreign country
accept A2
/əkˈsɛpt/ to tolerate or accommodate oneself to
acceptable A2
/əkˈsɛp.tə.bəl/ worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
accident A2
/ˈæk.sə.dənt/ anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause
account A2
/əˈkaʊnt/ the quality of taking advantage
achieve A2
/əˈtʃiːv/ to gain with effort
across A2
/əˈkɹɔs/ transversely
act A2
/æk/ a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program
actually A2
/ˈæk.t͡ʃ(u.)(ə.)li/ in actual fact
addition A2
/əˈdɪʃ.ən/ the act of adding one thing to another
additional A2
/əˈdɪʃənəl/ further or added
adjective A2
/ˈæd͡ʒ.ɪk.tɪv/ relating to court practice and procedure as opposed to the principles of law
adjust A2
/əˈd͡ʒʌst/ to adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
admire A2
/ədˈmaɪɹ/ to feel warm approval or high regard for
admit A2
/ədˈmɪt/ to give access or entrance to
adult A2
/əˈdʌlt/ (of animals) fully developed
advanced A2
/ədˈvænst/ (of societies) highly developed especially in technology or industry
advantage A2
/ədˈvæn.tɪd͡ʒ/ benefit resulting from some event or action
adventure A2
/ədˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ/ a wild and exciting undertaking that may involve an element of danger or trouble
advertisement A2
/ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/ A commercial solicitation designed to sell some commodity, service or similar.
advertising A2
/ˈædvɚˌtaɪzɪŋ/ Communication whose purpose is to influence potential customers about products and services.
advice A2
/ədˈvaɪs/ An opinion offered to guide behavior in an effort to be helpful.
advise A2
/ədˈvaɪz/ to give advice to
affair A2
/əˈfɛɹ/ a vaguely specified social event
against A2
/əˈɡɛ̟nst/ In a contrary direction to.
aged A2
/ˈeɪ.dʒɪd/ advanced in years
agency A2
/ˈeɪ.d͡ʒən.si/ the state of being in action or exerting power
agent A2
/ˈeɪ.d͡ʒənt/ One who exerts power, or has the power to act.
ahead A2
/əˈhɛd/ at or in the front
air A2
/ˈɜː/ travel via aircraft
aisle A2
/ˈaɪl/ a long narrow passage, as in a cave or woods
alarm A2
/əˈlɑɹm/ to warn or arouse to a sense of danger, or to call to a state of preparedness
alarm clock A2
alive A2
/əˈlaɪv/ Having life; living; not dead.
allow A2
/əˈlaʊ/ to plan for a certain possibility
alright A2
/aːˈɹiːt/ Alternative form of all right; satisfactory; okay; in acceptable order.
although A2
/ɔlˈðoʊ/ Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.
ambition A2
/æmˈbɪʃ.ən/ a cherished desire
among A2
/əˈmɜŋ/ Of a person or thing: in the midst of and surrounded by (other people or things).
amused A2
/əˈmjuːzd/ pleasantly occupied
amusement A2
/əˈmjuzmənt/ Entertainment.
ancestor A2
/ˈæn.sɛs.tɚ/ One from whom a person is descended, whether on the father's or mother's side, at any distance of time; a progenitor; a forefather; a forebear.
ancient A2
/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/ very old
angel A2
/ˈeɪn.d͡ʒl̩/ spiritual being attendant upon God
angrily A2
/ˈæŋ.ɡɹə.li/ with anger
ankle A2
/ˈæŋ.k(ə)l/ To walk.
anniversary A2
/ˌæn.ɪˈvɝ.s(ə.)ɹi/ A day that is an exact number of years (to the day) since a given significant event occurred. Often preceded by an ordinal number indicating the number of years.
annoy A2
/əˈnoɪ̯/ to cause annoyance in
annoying A2
/əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/ causing irritation or annoyance
anxious A2
/ˈæŋ(k).ʃəs/ causing or fraught with or showing anxiety
anymore A2
/ˌɛn.iˈmɔɹ/ Alternative form of any more.
anyway A2
/ˈɛniweɪ/ Regardless; anyhow.
anywhere A2
/ˈɛn.i.(h)wɛɹ/ at or in or to any place
apart A2
/əˈpɑɹt/ not taken into account or excluded from consideration
apartment A2
/əˈpɑɹt.mənt/ A complete domicile occupying only part of a building, especially one for rent; a flat.
apologize A2
/əˈpɑləd͡ʒaɪz/ to acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
apparently A2
/əˈpæɹ.ənt.li/ unmistakably or obvious
appear A2
/əˈpɪɹ/ to come into sight or view
appearance A2
/əˈpiɹ.əns/ the act of appearing in public view
apply A2
/əˈplaɪ/ to ask for something
appointment A2
/əˈpɔɪnt.mɪnt/ the act of disposing of property by virtue of the power of appointment
appreciate A2
/ˈəˈpɹiː.ʃi.æɪt/ to increase the value of
appropriate A2
/əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ suitable for a particular person, place, or condition
architecture A2
/ˈɑɹ.kɪˌtɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ (computer science) the structure and organization of a computer's hardware or system software
area A2
/ˈɛɹ.i.ə/ a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
argue A2
/ˈɑɹ.ɡju/ to present reasons and arguments
argument A2
/ˈɑɹɡjʊmənt/ a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie
armchair A2
/ˈɑɹmt͡ʃɛɚ/ A chair with supports for the arms or elbows.
armed A2
/ɑɹmd/ (used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
artificial A2
/ˌɑːr.təˈfɪʃ.l̩/ artificially formal
asleep A2
/əˈsliːp/ into a sleeping state
assistant A2
/əˈsɪstənt/ a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
association A2
/əˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ the act of consorting with or joining with others
astronaut A2
/ˈæstɹəˌnɔt/ a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
athlete A2
/ˈæθ.lit/ A person who actively participates in physical sports, especially with great skill; a sportsperson.
atom A2
/ˈætəm/ the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
attack A2
/əˈtæk/ an offensive move in a sport or game
attempt A2
/əˈtɛmpt/ to enter upon an activity or enterprise
attention A2
/əˈtɛn.ʃn̩/ a courteous act indicating affection
attitude A2
/ˈætɪˌtud/ a theatrical pose created for effect
attractive A2
/əˈtɹæktɪv/ pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
audience A2
/ˈɔ.di.əns/ a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
audio A2
/ˈɔ.di.oʊ/ the audible part of a transmitted signal
author A2
/ˈoː.θə/ to be the author of
automatic A2
/ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ resembling the unthinking functioning of a machine
automatically A2
/ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪ.k(ə.)li/ in a reflex manner
average A2
/ˈæv.ɚ.ɪd͡ʒ/ around the middle of a scale of evaluation
avoid A2
/əˈvɔɪd/ to stay clear from
award A2
/əˈwɔɹd/ a grant made by a law court
awful A2
/aːfə(l)/ causing fear or dread or terror
background A2
/ˈbæk(ɡ)ɹaʊnd/ a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
badly A2
/ˈbæd.li/ with unusual distress or resentment or regret or emotional display
badminton A2
/ˈbæd.mɪn.tən/ A racquet sport played indoors on a court by two opposing players (singles) or two opposing pairs of players (doubles), in which a shuttlecock is volleyed over a net and the competitions are presided by an umpire in British English and a referee in American English.
bake A2
/beɪk/ to prepare with dry heat in an oven
balcony A2
/ˈbælkəni/ An accessible structure extending from a building, especially outside a window.
balloon A2
/bəˈlun/ to become inflated
banking A2
/ˈbæŋkɪŋ/ The occupation of managing or working in a bank.
barbecue A2
/ˈbɑɹbɪˌkju/ to cook outdoors on a grill
barber A2
/ˈbɑɹ.bɚ/ to perform the services of a barber: cut the hair and/or beard of
bargain A2
/ˈbɑːɹɡən/ an agreement between parties, usually arrived at after discussion, fixing obligations of each
base A2
/beɪs/ having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality
basic A2
/ˈbeɪsɪk/ serving as a base or starting point
basically A2
/ˈbeɪ.sɪk.koʊ.li/ In a fundamental, essential or basic manner.
basket A2
/ˈbaskɪt/ A lightweight container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom.
batch A2
/bæt͡ʃ/ a large number or amount or extent, often followed by `of'
battery A2
/ˈbæt.əɹi/ a collection of related things intended for use together
bay A2
/ˈbeː/ used of animals especially a horse, of a moderate reddish-brown color
beauty A2
/ˈbjuti/ The quality of being (especially visually) attractive, pleasing, fine or good-looking; comeliness.
been A2
/bɪn/ past participle of be.
beer A2
/ˈbiə/ An alcoholic drink fermented from starch material, commonly barley malt; often with hops or some other substance (like gruit) to impart a bitter flavor.
beg A2
/ˈbeɪɡ/ to call upon in supplication
beginner A2
/bəˈɡɪnɚ/ Someone who is just starting at something, or has only recently started.
beginning A2
/ˈbɪɡ.ɪ.nɪnɡ/ the act of starting something
behavior A2
/bɪˈheɪ.vjɚ/ the action or reaction of something, such as a machine or substance, under specified circumstances
being A2
/ˈbi.ɪŋ/ the state or fact of existing
belly A2
/ˈbɛli/ the hollow inside of something
belong A2
/bɪˈlɔŋ/ to be owned by
belt A2
/bɛlt/ a band to tie or buckle around the body usually at the waist
bench A2
/bɛnt͡ʃ/ the reserve players on a team
bend A2
/bɛnd/ a circular segment of a curve
besides A2
/bɪˈsaɪdz/ In addition to.
beyond A2
/biˈ(j)ɑnd/ in addition
bill A2
/ˈbɪl/ a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes
bit A2
/ˈbɪt/ the cutting part of a drill
bite A2
/baɪt/ to penetrate or cut, as with a knife
blackboard A2
/ˈblækbɔɹd/ A large flat surface, finished with black slate or a similar material, that can be written upon with chalk and subsequently erased; a chalkboard.
blame A2
/bleɪm/ a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
blanket A2
/ˈblæŋ.kɪt/ anything that covers
blonde A2
/blɑnd/ (film, television, theater) A kind of 2,000-watt lamp.
blood A2
/blʌd/ temperament or disposition
bloom A2
/bluːm/ to produce or yield flowers
board game A2
boil A2
/bɔj(ᵻ)l/ the temperature at which a liquid boils at sea level
boiled A2
/bɔɪld/ Drunk.
bonus A2
/ˈboʊ.nəs/ An extra sum given as a premium, e.g. to an employee or to a shareholder.
bookcase A2
/ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/ a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
bookshelf A2
/ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf/ A shelf or shelves for storing books for easy visual reference.
bookshop A2
/ˈbʊkˌʃɑːp/ a shop where books are sold
bored A2
/bɔɹd/ tired of the world
boss A2
/bɔs/ exceptionally good
bother A2
/ˈbɔðə(ɹ)/ to cause annoyance in
bra A2
/bɹɑː/ An item of clothing, usually underwear worn to support the breasts.
brainstorm A2
/ˈbɹeɪnstɔɹm/ to try to solve a problem by thinking intensely about it
brake A2
/bɹeɪk/ anything that slows or hinders a process
branch A2
/bɹænt͡ʃ/ a division of some larger or more complex organization
brand A2
/bɹænd/ a recognizable kind
brave A2
/bɹæɪv/ brightly colored and showy
breeze A2
/bɹiːz/ a slight wind (usually refreshing)
bride A2
/ˈbraɪd/ A woman in the context of her own wedding; one who is going to marry or has just been married.
brilliant A2
/ˈbɹɪljənt/ characterized by grandeur
budget A2
/ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ət/ a summary of intended expenditures along with proposals for how to meet them
bug A2
/bʌɡ/ to annoy persistently
bulb A2
/ˈbʌlb/ a rounded part of a cylindrical instrument (usually at one end)
burn A2
/bɔːn/ an injury caused by exposure to heat, chemicals, or radiation
bury A2
/ˈbeɹ.iː/ to dismiss from the mind
bus station A2
bus stop A2
bush A2
/bʊʃ/ to provide with a bushing
businessman A2
/ˈbɪznəsmæn/ A man in business, one who works at a commercial institution.
businesswoman A2
/ˈbɪznɪˌswʊmən/ a female businessperson
cab A2
/kæb/ A similar compartment in other vehicles.
cafeteria A2
/ˌkæfəˈtɪ(ə)ɹi.ə/ a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier
calendar A2
/ˈkæl.ən.dɚ/ a list or register of events
camping A2
/ˈkæmp.ɪŋ/ The recreational or educational activity of temporarily living in a tent or similar accommodation.
campus A2
/ˈkæmpəs/ The grounds or property of a school, college, university, business, church, or hospital, often understood to include buildings and other structures.
capital A2
/[ˈkʰæp.ɪ.ɾɫ̩]/ uppercase
capital letter A2
captain A2
/ˈkæp.tən/ the leader of a group of people
car park A2
carrot A2
/ˈkæɹ.ət/ promise of reward as in 'carrot and stick'
cash A2
/kæʃ/ money in the form of bills or coins
cassette A2
/ˈkæˌsɛʈ/ A small flat case containing magnetic tape on two reels, used to record and play back audio and video material.
castle A2
/ˈkæsəl/ the piece in chess that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard
cause A2
/kɔz/ a justification for something existing or happening
cent A2
/sɛnt/ A subunit of currency equal to one-hundredth of the main unit of currency in many countries. Symbol: ¢.
center A2
/ˈsɛn.tɚ/ in American football, the position of the player on the line of scrimmage who puts the ball in play
centimeter A2
/ˈsɛntəˌmiːtɝ/ a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter
century A2
/ˈsɛn(t)ʃ(ə)ɹi/ A period of one hundred consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.
cereal A2
/ˈsɪɹ.i.əl/ made of grain or relating to grain or the plants that produce it
certain A2
/ˈsɝ.tən/ exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance
certainly A2
/ˈsɝ.tn̩.li/ definitely or positively
chain A2
/ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ a linked or connected series of objects
chairman A2
/ˈtʃɛɹ.mən/ The head of a corporate or governmental board of directors, a committee, or other formal entity.
challenge A2
/ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪnd͡ʒ/ questioning a statement and demanding an explanation
champagne A2
/ʃæmˈpeɪn/ a region in France, known for producing the eponymous sparkling wine
championship A2
/ˈtʃæm.pi.ən.ʃɪp/ Defense or support of some cause.
chance A2
/t͡ʃæns/ a risk involving danger
chapter A2
/ˈt͡ʃæptɚ/ a series of related events forming an episode
chart A2
/t͡ʃɑɹt/ to plan in detail
chat A2
/ˈtʃæt/ To be engaged in informal conversation.
cheap A2
/ˈt͡ʃiːp/ relatively low in price or charging low prices
cheek A2
/t͡ʃiːk/ The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.
cheer A2
/t͡ʃɪɹ/ the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
chef A2
/ʃɛf/ The presiding cook in the kitchen of a large household.
chemical A2
/ˈkɛm.ɪ.kəl/ relating to or used in chemistry
cheque A2
/t͡ʃɛk/ A written order directing a bank to pay money to a person or entity.
chess A2
/t͡ʃɛs/ A board game for two players, each beginning with sixteen chess pieces moving according to fixed rules across a chessboard with the objective to checkmate the opposing king.
chest A2
/t͡ʃɛst/ A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.
childhood A2
/ˈtʃaɪld.hʊd/ The state of being a child.
chili A2
/ˈt͡ʃaɪlaɪ/ The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.
chimpanzee A2
/tʃɪmˈpænzi/ intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests
chin A2
/t͡ʃɪn/ The bottom of a face, (specifically) the typically jutting jawline below the mouth.
chirp A2
/t͡ʃɚp/ a sharp sound made by small birds or insects
choice A2
/tʃɔɪs/ of superior grade
cigarette A2
/ˈsɪ.ɡə.ɹɛt/ finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper
citizen A2
/ˈsɪtɪzən/ A resident of a city or town, especially one with legally recognized rights or duties.
claim A2
/kleɪm/ demand for something as rightful or due
classic A2
/ˈklæs.ɪk/ of or relating to the most highly developed stage of an earlier civilisation and its culture
classical music A2
cleaner A2
/ˈkli.nɚ/ A person whose occupation is to clean things, especially rooms, floors, and windows.
clear A2
/klɪɹ/ in an easily perceptible manner
clearly A2
/ˈklɪɚli/ without doubt or question
clerk A2
/klɝk/ an employee who performs clerical work, such as keeps records or accounts
click A2
/klɪk/ to become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
climbing A2
/ˈklaɪ̯mɪŋ/ The sport of climbing, ascending a wall or a rock or another object using available holds, generally with the safety of a rope and belayer.
clone A2
/kloʊn/ to make multiple identical copies of
clown A2
/ˈklæʊ̯n/ to act as or like a clown or fool
clue A2
/kluː/ A strand of yarn etc. as used to guide one through a labyrinth; something which points the way, a guide.
coast A2
/koʊst/ the area within view
coin A2
/ˈkoɪ̯n/ to form by stamping, punching, or printing
cola A2
/ˈkoʊlə/ plural of colon
colorful A2
/ˈkʌl.əɹ.fl̩/ having striking color
column A2
/ˈkɑləm/ a tall vertical cylindrical architectural structure standing upright and used to support a structure
comb A2
/koʊm/ the act of drawing a comb through hair
comfortable A2
/ˈkʌmf.tə.bl̩/ providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (`comfy' is informal)
comic A2
/ˈkɑmɪk/ of or relating to or characteristic of comedy
commitment A2
/kəˈmɪtmənt/ the act of binding yourself, intellectually or emotionally, to a course of action
committee A2
/ˈkə.mɪ.ʈi/ a special group delegated to consider some matter
common A2
/ˈkɑ.mən/ having no special distinction or quality
communicate A2
/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ to transmit thoughts or feelings
communication A2
/kəˌmju.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ a connection allowing access between persons or places
company A2
/ˈkɒmp(ə)ni/ a unit of firefighters including their equipment
comparative A2
/kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/ relating to or based on or involving comparison
compare A2
/kəmˈpɛɚ/ to examine and note the similarities or differences of
competition A2
/ˌkɑm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/ a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
complain A2
/kəmˈpleɪn/ to make a formal accusation
complaint A2
/kəmˈpleɪnt/ in criminal law, a pleading describing some wrong or offense
complete A2
/kəmˈpliːt/ having every necessary or normal part or component or step
composer A2
/kəmˈpoʊzəɹ/ One who, or that which, quiets or calms.
concentrate A2
/ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/ a concentrated example of something
concern A2
/kənˈsɝn/ something that interests you because it is important or affects you
condition A2
/kənˈɖi.ʃən/ (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement
confident A2
/ˈkɑnfɪdənt/ having or marked by confidence or assurance
confuse A2
/kənˈfjuːz/ to mistake one thing for another
confused A2
/kənˈfjuːzd/ lacking orderly continuity
consequence A2
/ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwɛns/ having important effects or influence
consider A2
/kənˈsɪd.əɹ/ to deem to be
consist A2
/kənˈsɪst/ To be.
contact A2
/ˈkɑntækt/ close interaction
container A2
/kənˈteɪnɚ/ any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
context A2
/ˈkɑn.tɛkst/ the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event
continent A2
/ˈkɑntɪnənt/ one of the large landmasses of the earth
continue A2
/kənˈtɪn.jʉu/ to exist over a prolonged period of time
contrast A2
/ˈkɒntɹast/ the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
control A2
/kənˈtɹoʊl/ the activity of managing or exerting control over something
convenience A2
/kənˈvinjəns/ the quality of being useful and convenient
convenient A2
/kənˈvinjənt/ suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
cooker A2
/ˈkʊkɚ/ One who cooks.
cooking A2
/ˈkʊkɪŋ/ the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
cooler A2
/ˈku.lɚ/ Anything which cools.
correctly A2
/kəˈɹɛk(t).li/ in an accurate manner
cost A2
/ˈkɔst/ value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something
count A2
/kuːnt/ the total number counted
country A2
/ˈkɐntɹi/ the people who live in a nation or country
countryside A2
/ˈkʌn.tɹiˌsaɪd/ An area located outside of towns and cities; an area that is not urban or suburban; a rural area.
couple A2
/ˈkʌp.əl/ a pair who associate with one another
court A2
/ˈkɔɹt/ respectful deference
crazy A2
/ˈkɹæɪ.zi/ intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with
create A2
/kɹiːˈeɪt/ to make, cause to be or to become
creative A2
/kɹiˈeɪtɪv/ promoting construction or creation
creativity A2
/kri.eɪˈtɪv.ᵻ.ti/ The ability to use imagination to produce a novel idea or product.
creature A2
/ˈkɹi.tʃɚ/ A living being, such as an animal, monster, or alien.
credit A2
/ˈkɹɛdɪt/ used in the phrase 'to your credit' in order to indicate an achievement deserving praise
cricket A2
/ˈkɹɪk.ɪt/ to play cricket
crime A2
/ˈkraɪm/ an evil act not necessarily punishable by law
crisp A2
/ˈkrɪsp/ brief and to the point
criticize A2
/ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/ To find fault (with something).
cross A2
/kɹɔs/ in genetics, the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
crowd A2
/ˈkɹæʊ̯d/ a large number of things or people considered together
crowded A2
/ˈkɹaʊdɪd/ overfilled or compacted or concentrated
crown A2
/kɹæʊ̯n/ (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth
cruise A2
/kɹuːz/ to drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
cupboard A2
/ˈkʌb.ɚd/ A board or table used to openly hold and display silver plate and other dishware; a sideboard; a buffet.
curry A2
/kɝ.i/ to treat by incorporating fat
curse A2
/kɝs/ an evil spell
custom A2
/ˈkʌstəm/ habitual patronage
customer A2
/ˈkʌs.tə.mɚ/ A patron, a client; a person or company who purchases or receives a product or service from a business or merchant, or intends to do so.
cycling A2
/ˈsaɪk(ə)lɪŋ/ The sport of riding and racing cycles, especially bicycles.
daily A2
/ˈdeɪli/ of or belonging to or occurring every day
dam A2
/ˈdæm/ obstruct with, or as if with, a dam
dancer A2
/ˈdænsəɹ/ A person who dances, usually as a hobby, an occupation, or a profession.
danger A2
/ˈdeɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ a dangerous place
dangerous A2
/ˈdeɪn.d͡ʒ(ə.)ɹəs/ causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
daylight A2
/ˈdeɪˌlaɪt/ The natural light that is ambient in daytime, being mostly sunlight (both direct and indirect, on either sunny days or cloudy days).
dead A2
/dɛd/ devoid of activity
deal A2
/ˈdiːl/ the act of apportioning or distributing something
death A2
/dɛθ/ the act of killing
debate A2
/dɪˈbeɪt/ argue with one another
decide A2
/dɪˈsaɪd/ cause to decide
deep A2
/diːp/ to a great distance
deeply A2
/ˈdi(ː)pli/ to a great depth psychologically
degree A2
/dɪˈɡɹiː/ the seriousness of something (e.g., a burn or crime)
delay A2
/dəˈleɪ/ time during which some action is awaited
dentist A2
/ˈdɛntɪst/ A medical doctor who specializes in teeth.
department store A2
depend A2
/dɪˈpɛnd/ be contingent upon (something that is elided)
description A2
/dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/ sort or variety
desert A2
/ˈdɛz.ɚt/ leave behind
dessert A2
/dɪˈzɝt/ The last course of a meal, consisting of fruit, sweet confections etc.
destroy A2
/dɪˈstɹɔɪ/ put (an animal) to death
detail A2
/ˈdi.teɪl/ an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
develop A2
/ˈɖɛʋᵊ.ləp/ cause to grow and differentiate in ways conforming to its natural development
developed A2
/dɪˈvɛləpt/ being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
diamond A2
/ˈdaɪ.ə.mənd/ a playing card in the minor suit that has one or more red rhombuses on it
diary A2
/ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹi/ a daily written record of usually personal experiences and observations
die A2
/daɪ/ disappear or come to an end
diet A2
/ˈdaɪət/ follow a regimen or a diet, as for health reasons
differently A2
/ˈdɪfɹəntli/ in another and different manner
difficulty A2
/ˈdɪfɪkəlti/ the quality of being difficult
digital camera A2
dinosaur A2
/ˈdaɪnəsoɹ/ Those animals of the clade Dinosauria that existed during the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and are now extinct; that is, any member of the clade Dinosauria other than birds.
direct A2
/dɑɪˈɹekt/ without deviation
direction A2
/dɪˈɹek.ʃən/ the act of setting and holding a course
director A2
/dɪˈɹɛk.tɚ/ One who directs; the person in charge of managing a department or directorate (e.g., director of engineering), project, or production (as in a show or film, e.g., film director).
disadvantage A2
/ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/ A weakness or undesirable characteristic; con; drawback.
disagree A2
/dɪsəˈɡɹi/ To fail to agree; to have a different opinion or belief.
disappear A2
/dɪsəˈpɪɹ/ get lost, as without warning or explanation
disappointed A2
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ disappointingly unsuccessful
disappointing A2
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ not up to expectations
disco A2
/ˈdɪskoʊ/ Clipping of discotheque (“nightclub for dancing”).
discover A2
/dɪˈskʊvə/ make a discovery, make a new finding
discussion A2
/dɪsˈkʊʃ.ən/ an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
dishonest A2
/dɪˈsɑnɪst/ Not honest; shoddy.
dislike A2
/dɪsˈlaɪk/ a feeling of aversion or antipathy
display A2
/dɪsˈpleɪ/ behavior that makes your feelings public
disturb A2
/dɪˈstɝb/ damage as if by shaking or jarring
divide A2
/dɪˈvaɪd/ perform a division
dizzy A2
/ˈdɪzi/ make dizzy or giddy
done A2
/dʊn/ having finished or arrived at completion
double A2
/ˈdʌbəl/ two together
doubt A2
/dʌʊt/ consider unlikely or have doubts about
download A2
/ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/ A file transfer to a given computer or device from a remote one through a network connection.
downstairs A2
/daʊnˈstɛɹz/ on a floor below
downtown A2
/ˈdæʊ̯nˌtæʊ̯n/ of or located in the lower part of a town, or in the business center
drawer A2
/dɹɔɹ/ An open-topped box that can be slid in and out of the cabinet that contains it, used for storing clothing or other articles.
drawing A2
/ˈdɹɑ.ɪŋ/ act of getting or draining something such as electricity or a liquid from a source
dressed A2
/ˈdɹɛst/ simple past and past participle of dress
drill A2
/dɹɪl/ learn by repetition
driver's license A2
drug A2
/ˈdrʌg/ administer a drug to
drugstore A2
/ˈdɹʌɡ.stoɹ/ Synonym of pharmacy, especially a small standalone general store which includes a pharmacy.
duck A2
/dʌk/ to move the head or body quickly downwards or away
during A2
/ˈdjʊə.ɹɪŋ/ For all of a given time interval; throughout; in; pending.
dust A2
/dʌst/ fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air
earn A2
/ɝn/ earn on some commercial or business transaction
earring A2
/ˈɪɹɪŋ/ jewelry to ornament the ear
earth A2
/ɝθ/ the abode of mortals (as contrasted with Heaven or Hell)
earthquake A2
/ˈɝθkweɪk/ a disturbance that is extremely disruptive
easily A2
/ˈi.zɪ.li/ without question
east A2
/iːst/ to, toward, or in the east
editor A2
/ˈɛd.ɪ.təɹ/ A person who edits or makes changes to documents.
education A2
/ˌɛd͡ʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃn̩/ the gradual process of acquiring knowledge
educational A2
/ˌɛd͡ʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/ providing knowledge
effect A2
/əˈfɛkt/ (of a law) having legal validity
effort A2
/ˈɛf.ɚt/ earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
elderly A2
/ˈɛldɚli/ Of an object, being old-fashioned or frail due to aging.
electric A2
/ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/ (of a situation) exceptionally tense
elephant A2
/ˈɛl.ə.fənt/ used when counting to add length, so that each count takes about one second
elevator A2
/ˈɛləˌveɪtɚ/ Anything that raises or uplifts.
elsewhere A2
/ˈɛlsˌʍɛɹ/ in or to another place
embarrassing A2
/ɪmˈbæɹ.ə.sɪŋ/ causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation
emergency A2
/ɪˈmɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ a sudden unforeseen crisis, usually involving danger that requires immediate action
empty A2
/ˈɪm(p).ti/ holding or containing nothing
encourage A2
/ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ give impetus to
endangered A2
/ɛnˈdeɪndʒɝd/ in imminent danger of extinction, usually referring to flora or fauna
ending A2
/ˈɛndɪŋ/ the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
energetic A2
/ˌɛnɚˈd͡ʒɛtɪk/ possessing or exerting or displaying energy
enormous A2
/ɪˈnoɹ.məs/ extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
enough A2
/ɪˈnʌf/ as much as necessary
enter A2
/ˈɛntɚ/ to come or go into
entertainment A2
/ˌɛn.tɚˈteɪn.mənt/ An activity designed to give pleasure, enjoyment, diversion, amusement, or relaxation to an audience, no matter whether the audience participates passively as in watching opera or a movie, or actively as in games.
entrance A2
/ˈɛntrəns/ the act of entering
envelope A2
/ˈɛnvəˌloʊp/ the maximum operating capability of a system (especially an aircraft)
envy A2
/ˈɛnvi/ Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions).
episode A2
/ˈɛp.ə.soʊd/ An incident, action, or time period standing out by itself, but more or less connected with a complete series of events.
error A2
/ˈɛɹəɹ/ part of a statement that is not correct
escalator A2
/ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tɚ/ Anything that escalates.
escape A2
/ɪˈskeɪp/ the act of escaping physically
especially A2
/ɪˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ In a special manner; specially.
essay A2
/ɛˈseɪ/ A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject.
establish A2
/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/ set up or lay the groundwork for
euro A2
/ˈjʊɹoʊ/ Abbreviation of European, in any sense.
even A2
/ˈi.vən/ used as an intensive especially to indicate something unexpected
ever A2
/ˈɛvɚ/ very, used as an intensifier for adjectives
evidence A2
/[ˈɛv.ɪ.ɾɪns]/ an indication that makes something evident
exactly A2
/ɪɡˈzæk(t).li/ indicating exactness or preciseness
exam A2
/ɪɡˈzæm/ Clipping of examination, especially when meaning “test” or in compound terms.
except A2
/ɪkˈsɛpt/ To exclude; to specify as being an exception.
exchange A2
/ɛksˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ (chess) the capture by both players (usually on consecutive moves) of pieces of equal value
exhibition A2
/ɛksɪˈbɪʃən/ the act of exhibiting
exist A2
/ɛɡˈzɪst/ support oneself
expect A2
/ɪkˈspɛkt/ look forward to the birth of a child
experience A2
/ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/ the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
expert A2
/ˈɛk.spɜɹt/ Extraordinary capable or knowledgeable.
explain A2
/ɪkˈspleɪn/ make plain and comprehensible
explanation A2
/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/ a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
explore A2
/ɪkˈsploɹ/ travel to or penetrate into
express A2
/ɪkˈsprɛs/ by express
expression A2
/əkˈspɹɛʃ.n̩/ the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing
extra A2
/ˈɛkstɹə/ unusually or exceptionally
extremely A2
/ɪksˈtɹimli/ to an extreme degree
fact A2
/fækt/ a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
fail A2
/feɪl/ prove insufficient
fairly A2
/ˈfɛɹ.li/ without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner
fall A2
/faːl/ slope downward
familiar A2
/fəˈmɪl.jɚ/ well known or easily recognized
fancy A2
/ˈfæn.si/ The imagination.
fantastic A2
/fænˈtæs.tɪk/ extravagantly fanciful in design, construction, appearance
far A2
/fɑɹ/ at or to or from a great distance in space
fare A2
/ˈfeː/ A going; journey; travel; voyage; course; passage.
fascinating A2
/ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ/ capable of arousing and holding the attention
fashion A2
/ˈfæʃən/ make out of components, often in an improvising manner
fast food A2
fault A2
/fɔlt/ in tennis, a serve that is illegal, e.g one that lands outside the prescribed area
favor A2
/ˈfeɪ.vɚ/ an advantage to the benefit of someone or something
fear A2
/ˈfɛː/ a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
feather A2
/ˈfɛð.ɚ/ A branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds, used for flight, swimming, protection and display.
feature A2
/ˈfi.t͡ʃɚ/ the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin
fee A2
/fiː/ An amount charged for a privilege.
female A2
/ˈfiː.meɪl/ being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
fence A2
/fɛns/ enclose with a fence
few A2
/fjuː/ a small elite group
fiction A2
/ˈfɪk.ʃən/ Literary type using invented or imaginative writing, instead of real facts, usually written as prose.
fighter A2
/ˈfaɪtɚ/ A person with a strong determination to resist protracted or severe adversity, especially illness.
figure A2
/ˈfɪɡjɚ/ a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating
film A2
/fɪlm/ a thin coating or layer
final A2
/ˈfaɪn(ə)l/ not to be altered or undone
finally A2
/ˈfɑɪ.nə.li/ At the end or conclusion; ultimately.
first name A2
fisherman A2
/ˈfɪʃ.ɚ.mən/ A fisher, a person engaged in fishing:
fit A2
/fɪt/ physically and mentally sound or healthy
fix A2
/ˈfɪks/ a determination of the place where something is
flea A2
/fliː/ A thing of no significance.
flight A2
/ˈflɐɪ̯t/ a scheduled trip by plane between designated airports
float A2
/floʊt/ convert from a fixed point notation to a floating point notation
flood A2
/flʌd/ the occurrence of incoming water (between a low tide and the following high tide)
flour A2
/ˈflaʊ̯.ɚ/ cover with flour
fog A2
/fɔɡ/ A thick cloud that forms near the ground; the obscurity of such a cloud.
folder A2
/ˈfoʊɫdɚ/ An organizer that papers are kept in, usually with an index tab, to be stored as a single unit in a filing cabinet.
follow A2
/ˈfɒlə/ grasp the meaning
fool A2
/fuːl/ a dessert made by combining custard and a fruit puree
footballer A2
/ˈfʊtbɔːləɹ/ an athlete who plays football
forbid A2
/fɚˈbɪd/ command against
force A2
/foɹs/ an act of aggression, as one against a person who resists
forest A2
/ˈfɔɹəst/ establish a forest on previously unforested land
forever A2
/fəˈɹɛvɚ/ for a limitless time
fork A2
/fɔɹk/ the region of the angle formed by the junction of two branches
fortunately A2
/ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/ by good fortune
fortune A2
/ˈfoɹt͡ʃun/ your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
forward A2
/ˈfɔɹwəɹd/ send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
frame A2
/fɹeɪm/ a framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror
frank A2
/ˈfɹæŋk/ Honest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved or disguised.
freedom A2
/ˈfɹi.dəm/ The state of being free.
freeze A2
/ˈfɹiːz/ fixing something at a particular level, such as prices or wages
fresh A2
/fɹɛʃ/ not canned or otherwise preserved
fridge A2
/ˈfrɪdʒ/ A refrigerator.
fried A2
/fɹaɪd/ Fried with the yolk unbroken.
friendship A2
/ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/ The condition of being friends.
frighten A2
/ˈfɹaɪ.tən/ cause fear in
frightened A2
/ˈfɹaɪtn̩d/ made afraid
frightening A2
/ˈfɹaɪtənɪŋ/ Causing fear; or capable of causing fear; scary.
fry A2
/fɹaɪ/ cook on a hot surface using fat
fully A2
/ˈfʊli/ In a full manner; without lack or defect; completely, entirely.
function A2
/ˈfʊŋ(k)ʃən/ the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
furniture A2
/ˈfɝnɪt͡ʃɚ/ furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
further A2
/ˈfɝ.ðɚ/ to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense)
gallery A2
/ˈɡæl.ə.ɹi/ a long usually narrow room used for some specific purpose
garage A2
/ɡəˈɹɑʒ/ keep or store in a garage
garlic A2
/ˈɡɑɹlɪk/ A plant, Allium sativum, related to the onion, having a pungent bulb much used in cooking.
gas A2
/ɡɛəs/ a pedal that controls the throttle valve
gate A2
/ɡeɪt/ supply with a gate
gather A2
/ˈɡæðɚ/ conclude from evidence
gender A2
/ˈd͡ʒɛndɚ/ Class; kind.
generation A2
/ˌdʒɛnɝˈeɪʃən/ the production of heat or electricity
gentle A2
/ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩/ having or showing a kindly or tender nature
given A2
/ˈɡɪv.n̩/ acknowledged as a supposition
globe A2
/ɡloʊb/ a sphere on which a map, especially of the earth, is represented
glove A2
/ɡlʌv/ a term for a latex condom
golden A2
/ˈɡoʊl.dən/ suggestive of gold
golf A2
/ɡɑlf/ A ball game played by individuals competing against one another in which the object is to hit a ball into each of a series of (usually 18 or nine) holes in the minimum number of strokes.
good-looking A2
/ˈɡʊdˈlʊk.ɪŋ/ Physically attractive (of a person).
government A2
/ˈɡʌv.ɚ(n).mənt/ (government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed
grace A2
/ɡɹeɪs/ a disposition to kindness and compassion
gradually A2
/ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəli/ in a gradual manner
graduate A2
/ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuət/ confer an academic degree upon
gram A2
/ˈɡɹæm/ A unit of mass equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram. Symbol: g.
grandchild A2
/ˈgrændˌtʃaɪld/ A child of someone's child.
granddad A2
/ˈgrænˌdæd/ the father of your father or mother
granddaughter A2
/ˈgrænˌdɔtɝ/ a female grandchild
grandson A2
/ˈɡɹæn(d)sʌn/ A son of one's child.
granny A2
/ˈɡɹæni/ A grandmother.
grateful A2
/ˈɡɹeɪtf(ə)l/ feeling or showing gratitude
greatly A2
/ˈɡɹeɪtli/ to an extraordinary extent or degree
greedy A2
/ˈɡɹiːdi/ wanting to eat or drink more than one can reasonably consume
grilled A2
/ɡɹɪld/ simple past and past participle of grill
grocery store A2
guard A2
/ɡɑɹd/ (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
guidebook A2
/ˈgaɪdˌbʊk/ Alternative spelling of guide book.
gun A2
/ˈɡʌn/ the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies
half-price A2
for half the price
ham A2
/ˈhæm/ A thigh and/or buttock of a hog slaughtered for meat; (occasionally) the corresponding cut from some other animal.
handbag A2
/ˈhændˌbæg/ A small bag carried in the hand, used either when travelling or to carry tools for a specific job.
handicapped A2
/ˈhændikæpt/ Having a handicap.
handle A2
/ˈhæn.d(ə)l/ the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
happily A2
/ˈhæp.ə.li/ in an unexpectedly lucky way
happiness A2
/ˈhæpinɪs/ The emotion of being happy; joy; elation.
hardly A2
/ˈhɑɹdli/ almost not
harm A2
/hɑɹm/ cause or do harm to
harmful A2
/ˈhɑɹmfl̩/ causing or capable of causing harm
harmony A2
/ˈhɑ̟ɹ.mə.ni/ Agreement or accord.
harvest A2
/ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ the consequence of an effort or activity
hate A2
/heʔ/ An object of hatred.
headphone A2
/ˈhɛdfoʊn/ singular of headphones: a cushioned speaker placed on, over, or inside the ear, normally used in left and right pairs.
headteacher A2
The most senior teacher in a school who is responsible for its management and administration.
heat A2
/ˈhiːt/ utility to warm a building
heating A2
/ˈhiːtɪŋ/ utility to warm a building
heavily A2
/ˈhɛvɪli/ to a considerable degree
helpful A2
/ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ Furnishing help; giving aid; useful.
hero A2
/ˈhɪɹ.oʊ/ a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
herself A2
/æˈsɛl/ singular feminine reflexive pronoun
hey A2
/heɪ/ An exclamation to get attention.
high school A2
highway A2
/ˈhaɪweɪ/ A main public road, especially a multi-lane, high-speed thoroughfare.
hike A2
/haɪk/ a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
hiking A2
/ˈhaɪkɪŋ/ Walking in the countryside for pleasure or sport.
himself A2
/hɪmˈsɛlf/ singular masculine reflexive pronoun
hip hop A2
/ˈhɪp.hɑp/ An African-American urban youth culture based on rap music, breakdancing etc.
hit A2
/hɪt/ a successful swing in a baseball game
hockey A2
/ˈhɑ.ki/ Field hockey, a team sport played on a pitch on solid ground where players have to hit a ball into a net using a hockey stick.
honey A2
/ˈhʌni/ A sweet, viscous, gold-colored fluid produced from plant nectar by bees, and often consumed by humans.
honor A2
/ˈɑ.nɚ/ the quality of being honorable and having a good name
horror A2
/ˈhɔɹ.ɚ/ An intense distressing emotion of fear or repugnance.
host A2
/hoʊst/ any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event
however A2
/haʊˈɛvɚ/ despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
hug A2
/hʌɡ/ a tight or amorous embrace
human A2
/ˈhjuː.mən/ having human form or attributes as opposed to those of animals or divine beings
hundred A2
/ˈhʌn dɹəd/ A numerical value equal to 100 (10²), occurring after ninety-nine.
hunter A2
/ˈhʌntɚ/ a person who searches for something
ID A2
/aɪˈdiː/ a card or badge used to identify the bearer
ID card A2
ill A2
/ɪl/ unhealthy or unwell; poor or bad; can be used as a modifier meaning "negatively" or "improperly",
illegal A2
/ɪˈli.ɡəl/ prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules
image A2
/ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/ a visual representation of an object, scene, person or abstraction, produced on a surface
imagination A2
/ɪˌmæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/ the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
impact A2
/ˈɪmpækt/ The force or energy of a collision of two objects.
impatient A2
/ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/ restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
importance A2
/ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/ the quality of being important and worthy of note
importantly A2
/ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/ in an important way
impossible A2
/ɪmˈpɑ.sə.bəl/ not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
impress A2
/ɪmˈpɹɛs/ have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
improve A2
/ɪmˈpɹuːv/ get better
inch A2
/ɪnt͡ʃ/ An English unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot or 2.54 cm, conceived as roughly the width of a thumb.
include A2
/ɪnˈkluːd/ consider as part of something
increase A2
/ɪnˈkɹiːs/ the act of increasing something
indeed A2
/ɪnˈdid/ in truth (often tends to intensify)
independence A2
/ˌɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dəns/ the successful ending of the American Revolution
indicate A2
/ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/ to give evidence of
indoor A2
/ˈɪndoɹ/ within doors
inexpensive A2
/ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ Involving little expense; reasonable in price; cheap.
influence A2
/ˈɪn.flu.əns/ a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
injure A2
/ˈɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ To wound or cause physical harm to a living creature.
inner A2
/ˈɪnə/ inside or closer to the inside of the body
insect A2
/ˈɪn.sɛkt/ An arthropod (in the Insecta class) characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.
inspiration A2
/ˌɪn.spɚˈeɪ.ʃən/ a product of your creative thinking and work
instant A2
/ˈɪnstənt/ a very short time, such as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat
instead A2
/ɪnˈstɛd/ in place of, or as an alternative to
instrument A2
/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/ the means whereby some act is accomplished
intelligence A2
/ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ secret information about an enemy (or potential enemy)
intelligent A2
/ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/ having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
interest A2
/ˈɪn.tɹɛst/ the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
international A2
/ˌɪn.(t)ɚˈnæʃ.(ə.)n(ə)l/ concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
invade A2
/ɪnˈveɪd/ march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
invent A2
/ɪnˈvɛnt/ To design a new process or mechanism.
invention A2
/ˌɪnˈvɛnʃən/ a creation, either a new device or process, resulting from study and experimentation
invite A2
/ɪnˈvaɪt/ a colloquial expression for invitation
issue A2
/ˈɪʃuː/ the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
IT A2
itself A2
/ɪtˈself/ it; A thing as the object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject
jam A2
/[ˈd͡ʒeəm]/ crush or bruise
jelly A2
/ˈd͡ʒɛl.i/ alternate form of jealous
joke A2
/d͡ʒoʊk/ a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
journey A2
/ˈd͡ʒɝni/ A set amount of travelling, seen as a single unit; a discrete trip, a voyage.
joy A2
/d͡ʒɔɪ/ something or someone that provides a source of happiness
junior A2
/ˈd͡ʒuniɚ/ including or intended for youthful persons
junk A2
/d͡ʒɐŋk/ Miscellaneous items of little value, especially discarded or unwanted items.
killer A2
/ˈkɪlɚ/ a difficulty that is hard to deal with
kilo A2
/ˈkiloʊ/ Clipping of kilogram.
kilogram A2
/ˈkɪləɡɹæm/ In the International System of Units, the base unit of mass; conceived of as the mass of one litre of water, but now defined by taking the fixed numerical value of the Planck constant h to be 6.626 070 15 × 10⁻³⁴ when expressed in units of kg⋅m²⋅s⁻¹. Symbol: kg
kilometer A2
/kəˈlɑmɪtəɹ/ a metric unit of length equal to one thousand meters
kindly A2
/ˈkaɪndli/ in a kind manner or out of kindness
kingdom A2
/ˈkɪŋdəm/ a basic group of natural objects
kit A2
/kɪt/ young of any of various fur-bearing animals
knock A2
/nɑk/ a bad experience
knowledge A2
/ˈnɒlɪd͡ʒ/ the psychological result of perception, learning, and reasoning
labor A2
/ˈleɪ.bɚ/ productive work, especially physical work done for wages
lack A2
/ˈlæk/ the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
lake A2
/ˈleɪk/ A large, landlocked stretch of water or similar liquid.
lamp A2
/ˈlæ̝mp/ To hit, clout, belt, wallop.
land A2
/lænd/ the territory occupied by a nation
landscape A2
/ˈlæn(d)skɪp/ an extensive mental viewpoint
lane A2
/leɪn/ A road, street, or similar thoroughfare.
last A2
/læst/ most_recently
latest A2
/ˈleɪtəst/ the most recent news or development
latter A2
/ˈlæt.ə(ɹ)/ the second of two or the second mentioned of two
law A2
/laː/ the learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system
lawyer A2
/ˈlɔɪ.ɚ/ A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law as an attorney-at-law, solicitor, advocate, barrister or equivalent, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice.
laziness A2
/ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/ relaxed and easy activity
lead A2
/lɛd/ take somebody somewhere
learner A2
/[ˈlɝ.nɚ]/ One who is learning; one receiving instruction.
least A2
/list/ used to form the superlative
leather A2
/ˈlɛðɚ/ A cricket ball or football.
left-hand A2
/ˌlɛftˈhænd/ Using or designed for use by the left hand.
leisure A2
/ˈlɛʒə(ɹ)/ freedom to choose a pastime or enjoyable activity
lemon A2
/ˈlɛmən/ A yellowish citrus fruit.
lemonade A2
/ˈlɛmənˌeɪd/ A flavored beverage consisting of water, lemon, and sweetener, sometimes ice, served mainly as a refreshment.
lend A2
/ˈlɪ̟nd/ bestow a quality on
less A2
/lɛs/ used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
level A2
/ˈlɛvəl/ oriented at right angles to the plumb
liberty A2
/ˈlɪb.ɚ.ti/ freedom of choice
license A2
/ˈlaɪ.səns/ the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
lie A2
/laɪ̯/ assume a reclining position
lifestyle A2
/ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/ A style of living that reflects the attitudes and values of a person or group.
likely A2
/ˈlaɪkli/ within the realm of credibility
lip A2
/ˈlɪp/ Either of the two fleshy protrusions around the opening of the mouth.
liter A2
/ˈli.tɚ/ a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions
lively A2
/ˈlaɪvli/ filled with events or activity
load A2
/loʊd/ an amount of alcohol sufficient to intoxicate
local A2
/ˈloʊ.kl̩/ relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
lock A2
/lɑk/ become rigid or immoveable
logical A2
/ˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
loose A2
/luːs/ without restraint
lose A2
/luːz/ miss from one's possessions
lost A2
/lɔsʈ/ not caught with the senses or the mind
loudly A2
/ˈlaʊdli/ with relatively high volume
lover A2
/ˈlʌvɚ/ One who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse.
low A2
/ˈlaː/ less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
luckily A2
/ˈlʌkəli/ In a lucky manner; by good fortune; fortunately.
lunchtime A2
/ˈlʌnt͡ʃtaɪm/ the customary or habitual hour for eating lunch
lyric A2
/ˈlɪrɪk/ expressing deep emotion
mad A2
/ˈmæd/ affected with madness or insanity
magic A2
/ˈmæd͡ʒɪk/ an illusory feat
main course A2
mainly A2
/ˈmeɪnli/ for the most part
major A2
/ˈmeɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ greater in number or size or amount
maker A2
/ˈmeɪk.ɚ/ Someone who makes; a person or thing that makes or produces something.
make-up A2
/mæɪkˈɐp/ Alternative spelling of makeup. See usage notes there.
male A2
/meːl/ being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that perform the fertilizing function in generation
mall A2
/mɔːl/ A pedestrianised street, especially a shopping precinct.
manage A2
/ˈmæn.əd͡ʒ/ To direct or be in charge of.
manager A2
/ˈmæn.ə.dʒəɹ/ someone in charge of training an athlete or a team
manner A2
/ˈmænɚ/ how something is done or how it happens
mark A2
/mɑɹk/ the impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember
market A2
/ˈmɑɹkɪt/ the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
married A2
/ˈmæɹ.id/ joined in matrimony
marry A2
/ˈmæɹi/ To enter into the conjugal or connubial state; to take a husband or a wife.
marvelous A2
/ˈmɑɹvələs/ Exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.
material A2
/məˈtɪɹ.i.əl/ derived from or composed of matter
max A2
/mæks/ at the most; maximum.
meaning A2
/ˈmi.nɪŋ/ the idea that is intended
medal A2
/ˈmɛdəl/ A stamped metal disc used as a personal ornament, a charm, or a religious object.
medical A2
/ˈmɛdɪkl̩/ requiring or amenable to treatment by medicine especially as opposed to surgery
melon A2
/ˈmɛlən/ any of various fruit of cucurbitaceous vines including: muskmelons
member A2
/ˈmɛmbɚ/ an organization that is a member of another organization (especially a state that belongs to a group of nations)
mention A2
/ˈmɛnʃən/ an official recognition of merit
menu A2
/ˈmɛn.ju/ an agenda of things to do
metal A2
/ˈmɛ.təl/ Chemical elements or alloys, their ores, and the mines where their ores come from.
meter A2
/ˈmitəɹ/ measure with a meter
method A2
/ˈmɛθəd/ A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process).
midday A2
/mɪdˈdeɪ/ Noon; twelve o'clock during the day.
midnight A2
/ˈmɪd(ˌ)naɪt/ The middle of the night: the sixth temporal hour, equidistant between sunset and sunrise.
might A2
/maɪt/ Power, strength, force, or influence held by a person or group.
military A2
/ˈmɪl.ɪˌtɛ.ɹi/ associated with or performed by members of the armed services as contrasted with civilians
million A2
/ˈmɪl.jən/ a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole)
mineral water A2
mirror A2
/ˈmiɹ.ɚ/ a faithful depiction or reflection
missing A2
/ˈmɪsɪŋ/ not able to be found
mistake A2
/mɪˈsteɪk/ a wrong action attributable to bad judgment, ignorance, or inattention
mix A2
/ˈmɪks/ the act of mixing together
model A2
/ˈmɑ.dl̩/ a type of product
modern A2
/ˈmɑdɚn/ relating to a recently developed fashion or style
mood A2
/muːd/ a characteristic habitual or relatively temporary state of feeling
mosque A2
/mɑsk/ A place of worship for Muslims, often having at least one minaret; a masjid.
mostly A2
/ˈmoʊstli/ Mainly or chiefly; for the most part; usually, generally, on the whole.
motorway A2
/ˈməʊtəweɪ/ A highway with grade-separated crossings (rather than level crossings) and designed (and only permitted) for high-speed motor-traffic (in Europe motor vehicles with a higher speed limit than 40 km/h) running in two directions on one separate carriageway each.
MP3 player A2
Ms. A2
/ˈmɪz/ Initialism of Morgan Stanley.
mug A2
/mʌɡ/ rob at gunpoint or with the threat of violence
murder A2
/ˈmɝ.dɚ/ alter so as to make unrecognizable
museum A2
/mjuˈziəm/ A building or institution dedicated to the acquisition, conservation, study, exhibition, and educational interpretation of objects having scientific, historical, cultural or artistic value.
mushroom A2
/ˈmɐʃˌɹʉːm/ grow and spread fast
musical A2
/ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ characteristic of or resembling or accompanied by music
myself A2
/maɪˈsɛlf/ Me, as direct or indirect object the speaker as the object of a verb or preposition, when the speaker is also the subject.
mysterious A2
/mɪˈstɪɹi.əs/ of an obscure nature
mystery A2
/ˈmɪs.t(ə.)ɹi/ something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
napkin A2
/ˈnæp.kɪn/ garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist
nation A2
/ˈneɪʃən/ the people who live in a nation or country
national A2
/ˈnæʃ.ə.nəl/ concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country
native A2
/ˈneɪtəv/ belonging to one by birth
natural A2
/ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹəl/ being talented through inherited qualities
nature A2
/ˈneɪ̯.tʃə(ɹ)/ the complex of emotional and intellectual attributes that determine a person's characteristic actions and reactions
nearly A2
/ˈnɪɹli/ In close approximation; almost, virtually.
necessary A2
/ˈnɛs.əˌsɛ.ɹi/ unavoidably determined by prior circumstances
negative A2
/ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv/ involving disadvantage or harm
nervous A2
/ˈnɝːvəs/ easily agitated
net A2
/nɛt/ remaining after all deductions
next A2
/nɛkst/ at the time or occasion immediately following
next to A2
no one A2
nobody A2
/ˈnəʊ.bɒd.i/ Not any person; the logical negation of somebody.
noisy A2
/ˈnɔːɪzɪ/ attracting attention by showiness or bright colors
noon A2
/nun/ The time of day when the Sun seems to reach its highest point in the sky; solar noon.
normal A2
/ˈnɔɹ.məl/ conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm
north A2
/noɹθ/ in a northern direction
notice A2
/ˈnoʊ.tɪs/ the act of noticing or paying attention
noun A2
/nɒ(ʊ)n/ A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as person, animal, place, word, thing, phenomenon, substance, quality, or idea: one of the basic parts of speech in many languages, including English.
novel A2
/ˈnavəl/ original and of a kind not seen before
nowadays A2
/ˈnuː.ə.deɪz/ in these times
oak A2
/oʊk/ A deciduous tree with distinctive deeply lobed leaves, acorns, and notably strong wood, typically of England and northeastern North America, included in genus Quercus.
occupation A2
/ˌɑkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ the act of occupying or taking possession of a building
offer A2
/ˈɔfɚ/ something offered as a proposal or bid
official A2
/əˈfɪʃəl/ having official authority or sanction
oil A2
/ɔl/ cover with oil, as if by rubbing
olive oil A2
Olympic A2
/əˈlɪmpɪk/ of or relating to the Olympic Games
omelet A2
/ˈɑːmlət/ beaten eggs or an egg mixture cooked until just set
onion A2
/ˈʌn.jɪn/ A monocotyledonous plant (Allium cepa), allied to garlic, used as vegetable and spice.
online A2
/ˈɔnlaɪn/ Available over, or delivered from, the Internet.
operate A2
/ˈɑpəɹeɪt/ perform surgery on
opinion A2
/əˈpɪn.jən/ a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
opportunity A2
/ˌɑ.pɚˈt(j)u.nə.ti/ a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
oppose A2
/əˈpoʊz/ be resistant to
opposite A2
/ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ altogether different in nature or quality or significance
organize A2
/ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ To arrange in working order.
organized A2
/ˈɔɹɡənaɪzd/ methodical and efficient in arrangement or function
original A2
/əˈɹəd͡ʒ.ə.nəl/ not derived or copied or translated from something else
orphan A2
/ˈɔɹfən/ A person, especially a minor, both or (rarely) one of whose parents have died.
ourselves A2
/wɐˈsɛlz/ Us; the group including the speaker as the object of a verb or preposition when that group also is the subject.
out of A2
oven A2
/ˈʌvən/ A chamber used for baking or heating.
overseas A2
/ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/ beyond or across the sea
overweight A2
/ˌoʊvɚˈweɪt/ Having a higher weight, especially body fat, than what is generally considered healthy for a given body type and height.
pacific A2
/pəˈsɪfɪk/ promoting peace
pack A2
/pæk/ treat the body or any part of it by wrapping it, as with blankets or sheets, and applying compresses to it, or stuffing it to provide cover, containment, or therapy, or to absorb blood
painter A2
/ˈpeɪntɚ/ in the Southern United States, a large American feline resembling a lion, also known as a cougar
pal A2
/pæl/ A friend, buddy, mate, cobber; someone to hang around with.
pan A2
/pæn/ express a totally negative opinion of
panic A2
/ˈpænɪk/ sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events
part A2
/pɑɹt/ something less than the whole of a human artifact
partly A2
/ˈpɑɹtli/ in part; not completely
pass A2
/pɑːs/ success in satisfying a test or requirement
passage A2
/ˈpæsədʒ/ a journey usually by ship
passenger A2
/ˈpæs.ɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ One who rides or travels in a vehicle, but who does not operate it and is not a member of the crew.
pasta A2
/[ˈp(ʰ)astə]/ shaped and dried dough made from flour and water and sometimes egg
path A2
/pɑːθ/ a course of conduct
patient A2
/ˈpeɪʃənt/ enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance
PC A2
/ˌpiː ˈsiː/ Initialism of protective custody.
pea A2
/piː/ Any of several varieties of bean.
peaceful A2
/ˈpiːsfl̩/ not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
pear A2
/pɛɹ/ sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties
pence A2
/pɛns/ A surname.
penfriend A2
A person, often in a foreign country, with whom one exchanges friendly correspondence but whom one never or rarely meets.
pepper A2
/ˈpɛp.ɚ/ add pepper to
perfect A2
/ˈpɝ.fɪkt/ precisely accurate or exact
perfectly A2
/ˈpɝ.fɪk(t).li/ in a perfect or faultless way
perform A2
/pɚˈfɔɹm/ give a performance (of something)
performance A2
/[pɚˈfɔɹ.məns]/ any recognized accomplishment
perfume A2
/ˈpɝfjuːm/ apply perfume to
perhaps A2
/pɚˈhæps/ an action that might occur by chance
permission A2
/pəɹˈmɪʃ.ən/ approval to do something
personality A2
/ˌpɜɹ.səˈnæ.lə.ti/ a person of considerable prominence
petrol A2
/ˈpɛt.ɹəl/ A fluid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, primarily consisting of octane, commonly used as a motor fuel.
petrol station A2
photograph A2
/ˈfoʊ.təˌɡɹæf/ record on photographic film
photographer A2
/fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fɚ/ One who takes photographs, typically as an occupation.
photography A2
/fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fi/ The art and technology of producing images on photosensitive surfaces, and its digital counterpart.
physical A2
/ˈfɪzɪkəl/ concerned with material things
physically A2
/ˈfɪzɪkəli/ in accord with physical laws
pile A2
/paɪl/ the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave
pilgrim A2
/ˈpɪlɡɹɪm/ One who travels to visit a site of religious significance.
pill A2
/pɪl/ something unpleasant or offensive that must be tolerated or endured
pilot A2
/ˈpaɪ.lət/ operate an airplane
pity A2
/ˈpɪt.i/ an unfortunate development
planet A2
/ˈplænət/ Each of the seven major bodies which move relative to the fixed stars in the night sky—the Moon, Mercury, Venus, the Sun, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.
plant A2
/plænt/ buildings for carrying on industrial labor
plastic A2
/ˈplæstɪk/ capable of being molded or modeled, especially of earth or clay or other soft material
plate A2
/ˈplæ̝ɪ̯t/ a main course served on a plate
playful A2
/ˈpleɪfl̩/ full of fun and high spirits
playground A2
/ˈpleɪˌgraʊnd/ A large open space for children to play in, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).
pleasant A2
/ˈplɛz.ənt/ (of persons) having pleasing manners or behavior
pleased A2
/pliːzd/ Happy, content.
pleasing A2
/ˈplizɪŋ/ giving pleasure and satisfaction
plenty A2
/ˈplɛnti/ a full supply
plural A2
/ˈplʊə.ɹəl/ Consisting of or containing more than one of something.
plus A2
/ˈplɜs/ involving advantage or good
police A2
/pəˈliːs/ A constituted body of officers representing the civil authority of government, empowered to maintain public order and safety, enforce the law, and prevent, detect, and investigate crime.
police officer A2
police station A2
policeman A2
/pəˈliːsmən/ A police officer, usually a male.
policewoman A2
/pəˈliːˌswʊmən/ a woman policeman
polite A2
/pəˈlaɪt/ Well-mannered, civilized.
political A2
/pəˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl/ involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
pollute A2
/pəˈluːt/ make impure
popular A2
/ˈpɑ.pjə.lɚ/ carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large
population A2
/ˌpɑ.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən/ the act of populating - causing to live in a place
portrait A2
/ˈpɔɹtɹət/ any likeness of a person, in any medium
position A2
/pəˈzəʃ.ən/ in team sports, the role assigned to an individual player
possible A2
/ˈpɒs.ɪ.bl̩/ capable of happening or existing
possibly A2
/ˈpɒs.ɪ.bli/ to a degree possible of achievement or by possible means
post office A2
pour A2
/poɹ/ move in large numbers
power A2
/[ˈpʰaə]/ one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority
powerful A2
/ˈpaʊɚfl̩/ having great power or force or potency or effect
precise A2
/pɹɪˈsaɪs/ sharply exact or accurate or delimited
predict A2
/pɹɪˈdɪkt/ To make a prediction: to forecast, foretell, or estimate a future event on the basis of knowledge and reasoning; to prophesy a future event on the basis of mystical knowledge or power.
prediction A2
/pɹɪˈdɪkʃən/ A statement of what will happen in the future.
prefer A2
/[pɹɪˈfɝ]/ To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better.
prepare A2
/pɹɪˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/ to prepare verbally, either for written or spoken delivery
pressure A2
/ˈpɹɛʒə/ the act of pressing
pretend A2
/pɹəˈtɛnd/ the enactment of a pretense
prevent A2
/pɹɪˈvɛnt/ stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
pride A2
/pɹaɪd/ satisfaction with your or another's achievements
principal A2
/ˈprɪnsəpəl/ the educator who has executive authority for a school
print A2
/pɹɪnt/ availability in printed form
printer A2
/ˈpɹɪntɚ/ One who makes prints.
private A2
/ˈpɹaɪ.vɪt/ not expressed
pro A2
/pɹoʊ/ in favor of an action or proposal etc.
probably A2
/ˈpɹɑ.bə.bli/ In all likelihood.
produce A2
/pɹəˈd͡ʒuːs/ things that have been grown on a farm, including meats
product A2
/ˈpɹɑ.dəkt/ an artifact that has been created by someone or some process
production A2
/pɹəˈdʌkʃən/ (law) the act of exhibiting in a court of law
professional A2
/pɹəˈfeʃ.ə.nəl/ engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
progressive A2
/pɹəˈɡɹɛsɪv/ advancing in severity
promise A2
/ˈpɹɑmɪs/ promise to undertake or give
pronounce A2
/prɵˈnawns/ speak or utter in a certain way
pronunciation A2
/pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃn̩/ the way a word or a language is customarily spoken
proper A2
/ˈpɹɔp.ə/ appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs
provide A2
/pɹəˈvaɪd/ take measures in preparation for
psychologist A2
/ˌsaɪˈkɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ An expert in the field of psychology.
public A2
/ˈpʊblɪk/ a body of people sharing some common interest
publish A2
/ˈpʌblɪʃ/ prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
pull A2
/pʉl/ a sustained effort
punctuation A2
/ˌpʌŋk.t͡ʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/ A set of symbols and marks which are used to clarify meaning in text by separating strings of words into clauses, phrases and sentences; examples include commas, hyphens, and stops (periods).
purpose A2
/ˈpɝpəs/ the quality of being determined to do or achieve something
pursue A2
/pɚˈsu/ go in search of or hunt for
quality A2
/ˈkwɑ.lə.ti/ of high social status
queen A2
/kwiːn/ something personified as a woman who is considered the best or most important of her kind
quick A2
/kwɪk/ easily aroused or excited
quietly A2
/ˈkwaɪ.ɪt.li/ with little or no sound
quit A2
/kwɪt/ to give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope
quite A2
/ˈkwaɪt/ to a degree (not used with a negative)
quiz A2
/kwɪz/ An odd, puzzling or absurd person or thing.
racket A2
/ˈɹækɪt/ An implement with a handle connected to a round frame strung with wire, sinew, or plastic cords, and used to hit a ball, such as in tennis or a shuttlecock in badminton.
raincoat A2
/ˈɹeɪnkoʊt/ A waterproof coat to be worn in the rain; (loosely) any coat or jacket with this purpose.
raise A2
/ɹeɪz/ bring up
range A2
/ˈɹeːnd͡ʒ/ a place for shooting (firing or driving) projectiles of various kinds
rap A2
/ɹæp/ genre of African-American music of the 1980s and 1990s in which rhyming lyrics are chanted to a musical accompaniment
rate A2
/ɹeɪt/ amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis
rather A2
/ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/ to some (great or small) extent
rating A2
/ˈɹeɪtɪŋ/ An evaluation of status, especially of financial status.
raw A2
/ɹɔ/ not processed or subjected to analysis
ray A2
/ɹeɪ/ emit as rays
reach A2
/ɹiːt͡ʃ/ be in or establish communication with
realize A2
/ˈɹi(.ə)ˌlaɪz/ To become aware of, understand, or appreciate (a fact or situation, especially something which has been true for some time).
receipt A2
/ɹɪˈsit/ The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received.
receive A2
/ɹɪˈsiːv/ convert into sounds or pictures
recent A2
/ˈɹi.sənt/ new
recently A2
/ˈɹi.sənt.li/ in the recent past
receptionist A2
/ɹɪˈsep.ʃə.nɪst/ an employee whose main duty is to answer the telephone and receive visitors, typically located behind the front desk
record A2
/ˈɹɛk.ɚd/ a document that can serve as legal evidence of a transaction
recycle A2
/ɹəˈsaɪkəl/ use again after processing
refer A2
/ɹɪˈfɝ/ think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another
reflect A2
/ɹɪˈflɛkt/ give evidence of the quality of
refrigerator A2
/ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒ.əˌɹeɪ.tɚ/ A household or commercial appliance used for keeping food fresh by refrigeration (short form fridge).
regret A2
/ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ express with regret
regular A2
/ˈrɛɡ.(j)ʊ.lə(r)/ a dependable follower, especially in party politics
regularly A2
/ˈɹɛɡjəlɚli/ in a regular manner
relax A2
/ɹɪˈlæks/ cause to feel relaxed
relaxed A2
/ɹɪˈlækst/ without strain or anxiety
release A2
/ɹəˈliːs/ make (assets) available
remain A2
/ɹɪˈmeɪn/ stay the same
remind A2
/ɹəˈmaɪnd/ To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person).
remote A2
/[ɹɪˈmoʊt]/ a device that can be used to control a machine or apparatus from a distance
rent A2
/ˈɹɛnt/ let for money
repair A2
/ɹɪˈpɛɹ/ a formal way of referring to the condition of something
replace A2
/ɹɪˈpleɪs/ substitute a person or thing for another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected
reply A2
/ɹɪˈplaɪ/ the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
report A2
/ɹɪˈpoɹt/ a short account of the news
represent A2
/ˌɹep.ɹɪˈzent/ point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
request A2
/ɹɪˈkwɛst/ to inquire for something, usually information
research A2
/ˈɹiːsɜːt͡ʃ/ a search for knowledge
response A2
/ɹɪˈspɑns/ a result
retire A2
/ɹəˈtaɪɹ/ cause to get out
retired A2
/ɹɪˈtaɪəɹd/ Secluded from society (of a lifestyle, activity etc.); private, quiet.
return A2
/ɹɪˈtɝn/ a coming to or returning home
reunion A2
/ɹiːˈjuːnjən/ The process or act of reuniting.
reveal A2
/ɹɪˈvil/ disclose directly or through prophets
rhythm A2
/ˈɹɪð.m̩/ the arrangement of spoken words alternating stressed and unstressed elements
right-hand A2
/raɪtˈhænd/ most helpful and reliable
road A2
/ɾoːɖ/ a way or means to achieve something
roast A2
/ɹoʊst/ cooked by dry heat in an oven
rob A2
/ɹɔb/ take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
robbery A2
/ˈɹɑbəɹi/ The offense of taking or attempting to take the property of another by force or threat of force.
robin A2
/ˈɹɑ.bɪn/ Any of various passerine birds (about 100 species) of the families Muscicapidae, Turdidae and Petroicidae (formerly Eopsaltriidae), typically with a red breast.
rock A2
/ɹɑk/ pitching dangerously to one side
roll A2
/ɹoʊl/ cause to move by turning over or in a circular manner of as if on an axis
romance A2
/roʊˈmæn(t)s/ relating to languages derived from Latin
romantic A2
/ɹoʊˈmæntɪk/ belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
roof A2
/ɹuːf/ the inner top surface of a covered area or hollow space
root A2
/ɹuːt/ take root and begin to grow
rope A2
/ɹoʊp/ fasten with a rope
roughly A2
/ˈrʌfli/ with roughness or violence, an informal variant for 'roughly'
round A2
/ɹʊnd/ (mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand
roundabout A2
/ˈɹaʊndəˌbaʊt/ Indirect, circuitous, or circumlocutionary.
royal A2
/ˈɹɔɪ(.ə)l/ invested with royal power as symbolized by a crown
rugby A2
/ˈrʌgbi/ A form of football in which players can hold or kick an ovoid ball; rugby football. The ball cannot be handled forwards and points are scored by touching the ball to the ground in the area past the opponent's territory or by kicking the ball between goalposts and over a crossbar.
ruin A2
/ˈruːən/ a ruined building
rumor A2
/ˈɹumɚ/ tell or spread rumors
runner A2
/ˈɹʌnɚ/ a person who is employed to deliver messages or documents
running A2
/ˈɹʊnɪŋ/ the act of administering or being in charge of something
rush A2
/ɹʌʃ/ in American football, an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
sadly A2
/ˈsædli/ in an unfortunate way
safe A2
/seɪf/ having reached a base without being put out
sailing A2
/ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/ A scheduled voyage by a ferry or ship.
sake A2
/ˈseɪk/ a reason for wanting something done
salt A2
/sɔlt/ (of speech) painful or bitter
sample A2
/ˈsam.pəl/ A part or snippet of something taken or presented for inspection, or shown as evidence of the quality of the whole; a specimen.
sandy A2
/ˈsændi/ resembling or containing or abounding in sand
satisfy A2
/ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ To be enough (for)
sauce A2
/sɔs/ add zest or flavor to, make more interesting
sausage A2
/ˈsɔsɪd͡ʒ/ An individual item of this food.
scale A2
/skæɪl/ relative magnitude
scarf A2
/ˈskɑɹf/ A long, often knitted, garment worn around the neck.
scene A2
/siːn/ graphic art consisting of the graphic or photographic representation of a visual percept
scenery A2
/ˈsiːnəɹi/ the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
schedule A2
/ˈʃɛd͡ʒuːl/ plan for an activity or event
schoolchild A2
/ˈskuːlt͡ʃaɪld/ A young person attending school or of an age to attend school.
schoolwork A2
/ˈskulˌwɝk/ Work done for school, including both in class and as homework.
scientific A2
/ˈsaɪ(.ə)n.ʈɨ.fɪk/ conforming with the principles or methods used in science
scissors A2
/ˈsɪzɚz/ A tool used for cutting thin material, consisting of two crossing blades attached at a pivot point in such a way that the blades slide across each other when the handles are closed.
scream A2
/ˈskriːm/ sharp piercing cry
screen A2
/skɹiːn/ a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
screw A2
/skɹuː/ cause to penetrate, as with a circular motion
script A2
/skɹəpt/ write a script for
seafood A2
/ˈsiːfuːd/ Food from the sea, including that derived from fish, shellfish, crustaceans, cephalopods, seaweed, algae, marine mammals, and other marine organisms.
search A2
/sɝt͡ʃ/ an investigation seeking answers
seaside A2
/ˌsiːˈsaɪd/ The area by and around the sea; including the beach, promenade or cliffs.
secret A2
/ˈsiː.kɹɪt/ indulging only covertly
secretary A2
/ˈsɛk.(ɹ)əˌtɛɹ.i/ A person who keeps records, takes notes and handles general clerical work.
seed A2
/ˈsiːd/ remove the seeds from
seek A2
/ˈsiːk/ inquire for
seem A2
/siːm/ give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
semester A2
/sɪˈmɛstɚ/ Half of a school year (US) or academic year such as autumn or spring semester.
send A2
/sɛnd/ cause to be directed or transmitted to another place
senior A2
/ˈsinjɚ/ Older.
sense A2
/sɛns/ sound practical judgment
separate A2
/ˈsɛp.ɹət/ have the connection undone
seriously A2
/ˈsɪɹ.i.əs li/ In a serious or literal manner.
serve A2
/sɝv/ a stroke that puts the ball in play
several A2
/ˈsev.(ə.)ɹəl/ Separate, distinct; particular.
sew A2
/ˈsoʊ̯/ create (clothes) with cloth
shade A2
/ʃeɪd/ protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight
shadow A2
/ˈʃædoʊ/ refuge from danger or observation
shall A2
/ʃæl/ Used before a verb to indicate the simple future tense in the first person singular or plural.
shampoo A2
/ʃæmˈpuː/ A commercial liquid soaplike product for washing hair or other fibers, such as carpets.
shape A2
/ˈʃeɪp/ the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
shell A2
/ʃel/ a very light narrow racing boat
shine A2
/ˈʃaɪn/ make (a surface) shine
shock A2
/ʃɔk/ the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
shoot A2
/ʃut/ the act of shooting at targets
shop assistant A2
shore A2
/ʃɔɹ/ support by placing against something solid or rigid
shot A2
/ʃɑt/ the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe
shout A2
/ʃaʊt/ A loud burst of voice or voices; a violent and sudden outcry, especially that of a multitude expressing joy, triumph, exultation, anger, or great effort.
shut A2
/ʃʌt/ not open
sightseeing A2
/ˈsaɪtˈsiːɪŋ/ The activity of going out looking at things; tourism.
significant A2
/sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.kənt/ important in effect or meaning
silence A2
/ˈsaɪləns/ a refusal to speak when expected
silently A2
/ˈsaɪləntli/ In a silent manner; making no noise.
silly A2
/ˈsɪl.i/ dazed from or as if from repeated blows
silver A2
/ˈsɪl.vɚ/ having the white lustrous sheen of silver
similar A2
/ˈsɪm.ə.lɚ/ marked by correspondence or resemblance
simple A2
/ˈsəm.pəl/ unornamented
simply A2
/ˈsɪmpli/ Foolishly; stupidly.
since A2
/sɪn(t)s/ From a specified time in the past.
singing A2
/ˈsɪŋɪŋ/ A ringing sound in the ears.
single A2
/ˈsɪŋɡəl/ existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual
singular A2
/ˈsɪŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ being a single and separate person or thing
sink A2
/ˈsiŋk/ (technology) a process that acts to absorb or remove energy or a substance from a system
sitting room A2
situation A2
/ˌsɪ.t͡ʃuˈ(w)eɪ.ʃən/ a condition or position in which you find yourself
skate A2
/skeɪt/ move along on skates
skateboarding A2
/ˈskeɪtˌbɔrdɪŋ/ The act of riding on a skateboard.
skating A2
/ˈskeɪtɪŋ/ The action of moving along a surface (ice or ground) using skates.
ski A2
/skiː/ move along on skis
skiing A2
/ˈski.ɪŋ/ A group of sports using skis as primary equipment.
slave A2
/sleɪv/ someone entirely dominated by some influence or person
sleepless A2
/ˈsliːpləs/ Characterized by an absence of sleep: wakeful.
sleepy A2
/ˈsliːpi/ ready to fall asleep
slice A2
/slaɪs/ a share of something
slide A2
/slaɪd/ the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it
slim A2
/slɪm/ Slender; thin.
slowly A2
/ˈslaːli/ without speed, 'slow' is sometimes used informally for 'slowly'
smooth A2
/smuːð/ lacking obstructions or difficulties
smoothly A2
/ˈsmuːðli/ with no problems or difficulties
snack A2
/snæk/ An item of food eaten between meals.
snowboarding A2
The sport of sliding downhill on a snowboard.
soap A2
/soʊp/ Some other substance, often a detergent or another surfactant, able to mix with both oil and water, used for cleaning.
society A2
/səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/ A long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.
sock A2
/sɑk/ A sleeve for a microphone to reduce noise.
soda A2
/ˈsoʊdə/ a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
soft A2
/sɔft/ not brilliant or glaring
soft drink A2
softly A2
/ˈsɔftli/ with low volume
software A2
/ˈsɔf(t)ˌwɛɹ/ (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory
soldier A2
/ˈsoʊld͡ʒɚ/ an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
solution A2
/səˈl(j)uːʃən/ the successful action of solving a problem
somebody A2
/ˈsʌmbˌʌdi/ Some unspecified person.
someday A2
/ˈsʌmˌdeɪ/ some unspecified time in the future
somewhere A2
/ˈsʌm.wɛɹ/ in or at or to some place
sound A2
/ˈsæʊ̯nd/ thorough
source A2
/sɔɹs/ a document (or organization) from which information is obtained
south A2
/ˈsɐʊ̯θ/ in a southern direction
space A2
/speɪs/ the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
spaceship A2
/ˈspeɪsˌʃɪp/ A finite pattern that reappears after a certain number of generations in the same orientation but in a different position.
spaghetti A2
/spəˈɡɛti/ A type of pasta made in the shape of long thin strings.
speaker A2
/ˈspikɚ/ the presiding officer of a deliberative assembly
specific A2
/spɪˈsɪf.ɪk/ stated explicitly or in detail
speed A2
/spiːd/ a rate, usually rapid, at which something happens
spill A2
/spɪl/ a sudden drop from an upright position
splash A2
/splæʃ/ a patch of bright color
split A2
/splɪt/ (especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain
spoon A2
/spuːn/ as much as a spoon will hold
sports center A2
spread A2
/spɹɛd/ fully extended in width
square A2
/skweɹ/ firmly and solidly
stadium A2
/ˈsteɪ.di.əm/ A venue where sporting events are held.
staff A2
/stɑːf/ a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose
stair A2
/stɛɚ/ A series of steps; a staircase.
stamp A2
/stæmp/ a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving
state A2
/ˈsteɪt/ the way something is with respect to its main attributes
statement A2
/ˈsteɪtmənt/ a line of code written as part of a computer program
statue A2
/ˈstæt͡ʃ.uː/ A three-dimensional work of art, usually representing a person or animal, usually created by sculpting, carving, molding, or casting.
steak A2
/steɪk/ A relatively large, thick slice or slab cut from another animal, a vegetable, etc.
steal A2
/stiːl/ To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else without intending to return it.
stomach A2
/ˈstʌm.ək/ an appetite for food
stomachache A2
/ˈstʌməkˌeɪk/ an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region
storm A2
/stɔɹm/ a violent commotion or disturbance
stove A2
/stoʊv/ a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
stranger A2
/ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ comparative form of strange: more strange
strategy A2
/ˈstɹæt.ɪ.d͡ʒi/ The science and art of military command as applied to the overall planning and conduct of warfare.
strength A2
/[st̠͡ɹ̠ɛŋkθ]/ the property of being physically or mentally strong
strike A2
/stiː.ɹaɪk/ (baseball) a pitch that the batter swings at and misses, or that the batter hits into foul territory, or that the batter does not swing at but the umpire judges to be in the area over home plate and between the batter's knees and shoulders
string A2
/ˈstrɪŋ/ stringed instruments that are played with a bow
strongly A2
/ˈstɹɔŋli/ with strength or in a strong manner
structure A2
/ˈstɹʌkt͡ʃɚ/ a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing
stuff A2
/stɐf/ miscellaneous unspecified objects
style A2
/ˈstaɪl/ a slender bristlelike or tubular process
succeed A2
/səkˈsiːd/ attain success or reach a desired goal
success A2
/səkˈsɛs/ an attainment that is successful
successfully A2
/səkˈses.fə.li/ In a successful manner; with success; without failing.
such A2
/sʌt͡ʃ/ to so extreme a degree
sudden A2
/ˈsʌd.ən/ happening without warning or in a short space of time
suggest A2
/sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛst/ imply as a possibility
suit A2
/sjuːt/ a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
suitable A2
/[ˈsju.tə.bɫ̩]/ worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse
suitcase A2
/ˈs(j)uːtkeɪs/ A large (usually rectangular) piece of luggage used for carrying clothes, and sometimes suits, when travelling.
summary A2
/ˈsʌm.ə.ɹi/ performed speedily and without formality
sunflower A2
/ˈsʌn.flaʊ.əɹ/ Any plant of the genus Helianthus, so called probably from the form and color of its floral head, having the form of a large disk surrounded by yellow ray flowers.
sunglasses A2
/ˈsʌnˌglæsɪz/ Tinted glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun or other bright light, and may also be worn as a fashion accessory.
sunlight A2
/ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/ All the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun; especially, that in the visible spectrum and that bathes the Earth.
superlative A2
/suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/ the superlative form of an adjective or adverb
superstar A2
/ˈsu.pɚˌstɑɹ/ Someone who has accumulated a vast amount of fame; a high-level celebrity.
supper A2
/ˈsʌpɚ/ a social gathering where a light evening meal is served
support A2
/səˈpoɹt/ the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
surfing A2
/ˈsɝfɪŋ/ The activity of browsing the Internet.
surname A2
/ˈsɝˌneɪm/ the name used to identify the members of a family, as distinguished from each member's given name
surprised A2
/sɚˈpɹaɪzd/ taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
surprising A2
/sɚˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/ causing surprise or wonder or amazement
survive A2
/sɚˈvaɪv/ continue in existence after an adversity, opposition, etc
swallow A2
/ˈswɒl.ə/ the act of swallowing
sweat A2
/swɛt/ salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
sweater A2
/ˈswɛtɚ/ A similar garment worn for warmth.
sweetheart A2
/ˈswitˌhɑɹt/ privileged treatment of a favored person or corporation (sometimes unethically)
swimming costume A2
swimsuit A2
/ˈswɪm.s(j)ut/ A garment worn for swimming.
symbol A2
/ˈsɪmbəl/ something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible
symphony A2
/ˈsɪm.fə.ni/ An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra.
system A2
/ˈsɪstəm/ instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
table tennis A2
tablespoon A2
/ˈteɪbəlˌspun/ A large spoon, used for eating food from a bowl.
talent A2
/ˈʈalɛɳʈ/ A marked natural ability or skill.
tap A2
/tɐːp/ strike lightly
tape A2
/ˈteɪp/ a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
target A2
/ˈtɑɹ.ɡɪt/ A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile.
task A2
/task/ assign a task to
tear A2
/tɛɹ/ the act of tearing
teenage A2
/ˈtiːˌneɪdʒ/ being of the age 13 through 19
teenager A2
/ˈtinˌeɪ.dʒɚ/ a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
temperature A2
/ˈtɛm.pəɹˌt͡ʃɚ/ A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.
terrify A2
/ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ/ To menace or intimidate.
terrorist A2
/ˈtɛɹəɹɪst/ a radical who employs terror as a political weapon
text A2
/tɛkst/ the words of something written
text message A2
textbook A2
/ˈtekst.bʊk/ a book prepared for use in schools or colleges
theirs A2
/ðɛɚz/ That or those belonging to them; the possessive case of they, used without a following noun.
themselves A2
/ðemˈselvz/ The reflexive case of they, the third-person plural personal pronoun. The group of people, animals, or objects previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for emphasis).
therefore A2
/ˈðɛɹ.fɔɹ/ (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
thief A2
/θif/ One who carries out a theft.
third A2
/θɚd/ in the third place
thirsty A2
/ˈθɝs.ti/ able to take in large quantities of moisture
though A2
/ðoʊ/ (postpositive) however
thought A2
/θɔt/ the organized beliefs of a period or group or individual
thousand A2
/ˈθuːz(ə)nd/ A numerical value equal to 1,000 = 10 × 100 = 10³ (1 E+3 exactly—in scientific E notation.)
thunderstorm A2
/ˈθʌn.dɚˌstɔɹm/ A storm consisting of thunder and lightning produced by a cumulonimbus, usually accompanied with heavy rain, wind, and sometimes hail; and in rarer cases sleet, freezing rain, or snow.
tidy A2
/ˈtaɪ.di/ marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits
tie A2
/taɪ/ neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn under a collar and tied in knot at the front
tights A2
/ˈtaɪts/ skintight knit hose covering the body from the waist to the feet worn by acrobats and dancers and as stockings by women and girls
till A2
/tɪl/ work land as by ploughing, harrowing, and manuring, in order to make it ready for cultivation
timetable A2
/ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/ A tabular schedule of events with the times at which they occur, especially times of arrivals and departures.
tip A2
/ˈtɪp/ remove the tip from
title A2
/ˈtaɪ.tl̩/ an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. 'Professor' or 'Doctor'
toast A2
/toʊst/ a celebrity who receives much acclaim and attention
toe A2
/toʊ/ drive obliquely
tone A2
/ˈtoʊ̯n/ a pitch or change in pitch of the voice that serves to distinguish words in tonal languages
toothache A2
/ˈtuθˌeɪk/ A pain or ache in a tooth.
toothbrush A2
/ˈtuθ.bɹʌʃ/ To clean or scrub with a toothbrush.
tour A2
/tɔː(ɹ)/ a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
tour guide A2
tourist A2
/ˈtʊɹ.ɪst/ someone who travels for pleasure
toward A2
/tɔɹd/ In the direction of.
track A2
/ˈtræk/ carry on the feet and deposit
trade A2
/ˈtreɪd/ the skilled practice of a practical occupation
tradition A2
/tɹəˈdɪʃ.ən/ A part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation, possibly differing in detail from family to family, such as the way to celebrate holidays.
traditional A2
/tɹəˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/ consisting of or derived from tradition
traffic A2
/ˈtræfɪk/ the amount of activity over a communication system during a given period of time
traffic light A2
training A2
/ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/ The activity of imparting and acquiring skills.
tram A2
/tɹæm/ a four-wheeled wagon that runs on tracks in a mine
trap A2
/tɹæp/ something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
traveler A2
/ˈtɹæv.lɚ/ US standard spelling of traveller.
treasure A2
/ˈtɹɛʒɚ/ a collection of precious things
trick A2
/tɹɪk/ a cunning or deceitful action or device
trouble A2
/ˈtɹɐb.əl/ an effort that is inconvenient
truly A2
/ˈtɹuːli/ in accordance with truth or fact or reality
trust A2
/tɹʌst/ the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others
truth A2
/tɹuθ/ a fact that has been verified
tune A2
/tjuːn/ the property of producing accurately a note of a given pitch
twice A2
/twaɪs/ two times
uncertain A2
/ʌnˈsɜɹ.tən/ ambiguous, especially preceded by a negative
uncomfortable A2
/ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bl̩/ providing or experiencing physical discomfort
understand A2
/ˌʌndɚˈstænd/ know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
underwater A2
/ʌndɚˈwɔtəɹ/ Beneath the surface of the water; of or pertaining to the region beneath the water surface.
uneasy A2
/ʌnˈiːzi/ lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
unfair A2
/ʌnˈfɛɚ/ Not fair.
unforgettable A2
/ˌʌnfə(ɹ)ˈɡɛtəbəl/ Very difficult or impossible to forget.
unfortunately A2
/ʌnˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/ by bad luck
unhappy A2
/ʌnˈhæpi/ experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
unhealthy A2
/ʌnˈhɛl.θi/ not conducive to good health
uniform A2
/ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/ evenly spaced
unimportant A2
/ˌʌnɪmˈpɔɹtənt/ not important
unit A2
/ˈjuː.nɪt/ a single undivided whole
university A2
/ˌjunəˈvərsədi/ An institution of higher education that provides facilities for teaching, research, and the conferral of academic degrees across undergraduate, graduate, and often professional levels.
unknown A2
/ʌnˈnoʊn/ being or having an unknown or unnamed source
unlike A2
/ʌnˈlaɪk/ marked by dissimilarity
unnecessary A2
/ʌnˈnɛs.əˌsɛɹ.i/ Not needed or necessary.
unpleasant A2
/ʌnˈplɛzn̩t/ disagreeable to the senses, to the mind, or feelings
unusual A2
/ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/ not commonly encountered
upon A2
/əˈpɑn/ A higher-register or more formal alternative to on in most, though not all, prepositional uses.
upset A2
/ɐpˈset/ afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
upstairs A2
/ˌʌpˈstɛɹz/ the part of a building above the ground floor
used A2
/juzd/ previously used or owned by another
useful A2
/ˈjusfl̩/ being of use or service
usual A2
/ˈju.ʒuəl/ occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
valley A2
/ˈvæli/ An elongated depression cast between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it.
value A2
/ˈvæl.ju/ relative darkness or lightness of a color
verb A2
/vɝb/ to use a word not conventionally considered a verb, typically a noun, as a verb
video game A2
view A2
/vjuː/ the act of looking or seeing or observing
village A2
/ʋɪleːdʒ/ A rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town.
violent A2
/ˈvaɪ.ə.lənt/ marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
violin A2
/ˌvaɪ.əˈlɪn/ A small unfretted stringed instrument with four strings tuned (lowest to highest) G-D-A-E, usually held against the chin and played with a bow.
visitor A2
/ˈvɪzɪtɚ/ Someone who visits someone else; someone staying as a guest.
vocabulary A2
/voʊˈkæb.jəˌlɛ.ɹi/ the system of techniques or symbols serving as a means of expression, typically in an art or craft
voice A2
/vɔjs/ a means or agency by which something is expressed or communicated
walking A2
/ˈwaːk.ɪn/ the act of traveling by foot
wallet A2
/ˈwɑl.ət/ A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc.
wander A2
/ˈwɑndɚ/ go via an indirect route or at no set pace
washing machine A2
washing-up A2
/ˌwɑʃ.ɪŋˈʌp/ The act of washing dishes etc; dishwashing.
wave A2
/weɪv/ a movement like that of a sudden occurrence or increase in a specified phenomenon
weak A2
/wi(ː)k/ deficient in intelligence or mental power
wealth A2
/wɛlθ/ the quality of profuse abundance
web A2
/wɛb/ an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
web page A2
website A2
/ˈwɛbˌsaɪt/ A collection of interlinked web pages on the World Wide Web that are typically accessible from the same base URL and reside on the same server.
wedding A2
/ˈwɛdɪŋ/ A marriage ceremony; a ritual officially celebrating the beginning of a marriage.
weekday A2
/ˈwiːkdeɪ̯/ Any individual day of the week, except those which form the weekend or the single weekly day off; that is:
weekly A2
/ˈwiːk.li/ without missing a week
weep A2
/wiːp/ To cry; to shed tears, especially when accompanied with sobbing or other difficulty speaking, as an expression of emotion such as sadness or joy.
weigh A2
/weɪ/ have weight
weight A2
/weɪt/ the relative importance granted to something
well-known A2
/ˌwɛlˈnoʊn/ widely or fully known
west A2
/wɛst/ to, toward, or in the west
wet A2
/wɛt/ supporting or permitting the legal production and sale of alcoholic beverages
whatever A2
/wʌtˈɛv.ɚ/ A thing or person whose actual name is unknown or forgotten.
wheelchair A2
/ˈ(h)wilt͡ʃɛɹ/ A chair mounted on large wheels for the transportation or use of a sick or disabled person.
while A2
/ʍaɪl/ a period of indeterminate length, usually short, marked by some action or condition
whole A2
/hoʊl/ (of siblings) having the same parents
whom A2
/huːm/ What person or people; which person or people.
wide A2
/wɑed/ with or by a broad space
widely A2
/ˈwaɪdli/ to a great degree
wild A2
/waɪld/ marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
windy A2
/ˈwɪn.di/ using or containing too many words
wine A2
/waɪn/ treat to wine
winner A2
/ˈwɪnɚ/ One who has won or often wins.
wisdom A2
/ˈwɪzdəm/ The ability to know and apply spiritual truths.
wise A2
/waɪz/ having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
within A2
/wɪðˈɪn/ In the inner part, spatially; physically inside.
without A2
/wɪθˈaʊt/ lacking something
wonder A2
/ˈwʌndɚ/ something that causes feelings of wonder
wood A2
/wʉd/ a golf club with a long shaft used to hit long shots
wooden A2
/ˈwʉdn̩/ lacking ease or grace
wool A2
/wʊl/ fiber sheared from animals, such as sheep, and twisted into yarn for weaving
worldwide A2
/ˈwɝldˌwaɪd/ spanning or extending throughout the entire world
worried A2
/ˈwʌɹ.id/ Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.
worse A2
/wɔːs/ in a less effective or successful or desirable manner
worst A2
/wɔːst/ to the highest degree of inferiority or badness
writing A2
/ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/ the activity of putting something in written form
yeah A2
/jɛ(ə)/ casual way of answering yes
youth A2
/juθ/ an early period of development
zone A2
/zoʊn/ Each of the five regions of the earth's surface into which it was divided by climatic differences, namely the torrid zone (between the tropics), two temperate zones (between the tropics and the polar circles), and two frigid zones (within the polar circles).