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English Vocabulary
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Grammar & Function Words (63)
been
A2
/bɪn/
Past participle of be.
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done
A2
/dʊn/
Finished or completed.
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being
A2
/ˈbi.ɪŋ/
A living creature.
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enough
A2
/ɪˈnʌf/
As much or as many as needed.
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might
A2
/maɪt/
Used to say that something is possible but not certain.
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next
A2
/nɛkst/
Coming immediately after the current one in order or time.
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without
A2
/wɪθˈaʊt/
Not having or not using something.
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such
A2
/sʌt͡ʃ/
Of this or that kind; like the one mentioned.
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yet
A2
/ˈjɛt/
Up to now; used to say something has not happened so far.
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while
A2
/ʍaɪl/
During the time that; at the same time as.
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since
A2
/sɪn(t)s/
From a point in the past until now.
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ah
A2
/ɑː/
An exclamation used to show feelings such as understanding, relief, surprise, or wonder.
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myself
A2
/maɪˈsɛlf/
Used as the object of a verb or preposition when the speaker is also the subject.
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few
A2
/fjuː/
A small number of; not many.
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whatever
A2
/wʌtˈɛv.ɚ/
Anything or everything that.
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inside
A2
/ˈɪnsaɪd/
Within a building or enclosed space; indoors.
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somebody
A2
/ˈsʌmbˌʌdi/
A person who is not named or known; someone.
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mine
A2
/maɪ̯n/
The thing or things belonging to me.
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against
A2
/əˈɡɛ̟nst/
Touching or leaning on something for support.
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shall
A2
/ʃæl/
Used with I or we to talk about the future.
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least
A2
/list/
To the smallest degree or amount.
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nobody
A2
/ˈnəʊ.bɒd.i/
No person; not anyone.
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though
A2
/ðoʊ/
Used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement surprising; even if; although.
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yours
A2
/jɔɹz/
The thing or things belonging to you.
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Numbers & Quantity (46)
even
A2
/ˈi.vən/
Used to stress something surprising or unexpected.
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whole
A2
/hoʊl/
Complete; with no part missing.
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matter
A2
/ˈmæt.ɚ/
A situation, subject, or affair that is being dealt with or considered.
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couple
A2
/ˈkʌp.əl/
A small number; two or a few.
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million
A2
/ˈmɪl.jən/
The number 1,000,000.
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figure
A2
/ˈfɪɡjɚ/
A number, especially one written as a digit.
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round
A2
/ɹʊnd/
One stage or part of a competition, game, or series of events.
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single
A2
/ˈsɪŋɡəl/
Only one; not more than one.
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count
A2
/kuːnt/
To say numbers in order.
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major
A2
/ˈmeɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/
Very large, important, or serious.
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third
A2
/θɚd/
Coming after the second in order or position.
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hundred
A2
/ˈhʌn dɹəd/
The number 100.
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max
A2
/mæks/
At the most; no more than.
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thousand
A2
/ˈθuːz(ə)nd/
The number 1,000.
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admit
A2
/ədˈmɪt/
To agree that something is true, often unwillingly.
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twice
A2
/twaɪs/
Two times.
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complete
A2
/kəmˈpliːt/
Having all the necessary parts; whole.
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double
A2
/ˈdʌbəl/
Twice as much, as many, or as big.
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heavy
A2
/ˈhev.i/
Weighing a lot; hard to lift or move.
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awful
A2
/aːfə(l)/
Very bad or unpleasant.
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united
A2
/juˈnaɪtɪd/
Joined together to form a single whole.
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basically
A2
/ˈbeɪ.sɪk.koʊ.li/
In the most important or essential way; in simple terms.
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fortune
A2
/ˈfoɹt͡ʃun/
A very large amount of money.
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treasure
A2
/ˈtɹɛʒɚ/
A large amount of money, gold, or jewels, especially when hidden or saved up.
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Space, Position & Direction (159)
lost
A2
/lɔsʈ/
Unable to find your way.
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far
A2
/fɑɹ/
At, to, or from a great distance.
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shut
A2
/ʃʌt/
To close something, or to become closed.
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rest
A2
/ɹɛst/
A period of relaxing or doing nothing in order to recover energy.
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side
A2
/saɪd/
One of the flat outer surfaces of an object.
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captain
A2
/ˈkæp.tən/
The person in charge of a ship or aircraft.
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ahead
A2
/əˈhɛd/
In front, or in the direction you are facing or moving.
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perfect
A2
/ˈpɝ.fɪkt/
Having no faults or mistakes; as good as it can possibly be.
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top
A2
/tɑp/
The highest part or surface of something.
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air
A2
/ˈɜː/
The mixture of gases we breathe and that surrounds the Earth.
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lie
A2
/laɪ̯/
To be or move into a flat, resting position on a surface.
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somewhere
A2
/ˈsʌm.wɛɹ/
In or at a place that is not stated or not known exactly.
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choice
A2
/tʃɔɪs/
The chance or right to choose between two or more things.
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instead
A2
/ɪnˈstɛd/
In place of something else; as a different choice.
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middle
A2
[ˈmɨdl̩]
The part of something that is the same distance from both ends or all sides.
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situation
A2
/ˌsɪ.t͡ʃuˈ(w)eɪ.ʃən/
the set of conditions or facts that exist at a particular time
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lead
A2
/lɛd/
To guide or take someone to a place.
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space
A2
/speɪs/
An empty area between or around things that can be used or filled.
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ground
A2
/ɡɹʊnd/
The solid surface of the Earth that you walk on.
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cover
A2
/ˈkʌvɚ/
To place something over or on top of something else.
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forward
A2
/ˈfɔɹwəɹd/
Toward the front; in the direction ahead.
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seat
A2
/siːt/
Something you sit on, such as a chair or part of a chair.
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position
A2
/pəˈzəʃ.ən/
The place where someone or something is.
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continue
A2
/kənˈtɪn.jʉu/
To keep doing something or keep happening without stopping.
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Time (65)
last
A2
/læst/
Coming after all others; final.
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ever
A2
/ˈɛvɚ/
At any time.
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already
A2
/ɑlˈɹɛdi/
Before now or before a particular time.
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used
A2
/juzd/
Past form of 'use'; describing something done with a tool or method.
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alone
A2
/əˈloʊn/
Without any other people.
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promise
A2
/ˈpɹɑmɪs/
To say firmly that you will definitely do something.
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finally
A2
/ˈfɑɪ.nə.li/
After a long time or delay; at last.
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fall
A2
/faːl/
To move or drop down toward the ground, usually by accident.
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quick
A2
/kwɪk/
Moving or able to move with speed; fast.
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missing
A2
/ˈmɪsɪŋ/
Not where it should be; lost and unable to be found.
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forever
A2
/fəˈɹɛvɚ/
For all future time; permanently.
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fool
A2
/fuːl/
A person who behaves in a silly way or shows poor judgement.
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record
A2
/ˈɹɛk.ɚd/
To store sound, video, or information so it can be used later.
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broken
A2
/ˈbɹoʊ.kɪn/
No longer working properly
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appreciate
A2
/ˈəˈpɹiː.ʃi.æɪt/
To be grateful for something.
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beginning
A2
/ˈbɪɡ.ɪ.nɪnɡ/
The first part of something.
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gift
A2
/ˈgɪft/
Something you give to someone, usually to be kind or to celebrate.
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experience
A2
/ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/
The knowledge or skill you gain from doing something over time.
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surprised
A2
/sɚˈpɹaɪzd/
Feeling or showing surprise because something unexpected has happened.
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recently
A2
/ˈɹi.sənt.li/
A short time ago; in the recent past.
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pal
A2
/pæl/
A friend; someone you spend time with.
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rush
A2
/ɹʌʃ/
To move or do something very quickly, often because there is little time.
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century
A2
/ˈsɛn(t)ʃ(ə)ɹi/
A period of one hundred years.
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available
A2
/əʋ(ɛ)ˈle.bᵻl/
Able to be obtained, used, or bought.
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People & Society (119)
guy
A2
/ɡæ/
A man or boy (informal).
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kid
A2
/kɪd/
A child or young person (informal).
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lady
A2
/ˈleɪ.di/
A polite word for a woman.
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trust
A2
/tɹʌst/
To believe that someone is honest and will not harm you.
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stupid
A2
/ˈst(j)yː.pɪd/
Showing a lack of intelligence or good sense.
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boss
A2
/bɔs/
The person who is in charge of you at work.
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human
A2
/ˈhjuː.mən/
Relating to people, rather than to animals, machines, or gods.
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secret
A2
/ˈsiː.kɹɪt/
known to only a few people and kept hidden from others
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officer
A2
/ˈɒf.ə.sə/
A member of the police.
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public
A2
/ˈpʊblɪk/
Open to or shared by all the people, not limited to a private group; often provided by the government.
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killer
A2
/ˈkɪlɚ/
A person who kills another person.
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walking
A2
/ˈwaːk.ɪn/
The activity of travelling on foot, often as exercise.
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French
A2
/fɹɛnt͡ʃ/
of or relating to France, its people, language, or culture
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contact
A2
/ˈkɑntækt/
Communication with someone, often regularly.
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lawyer
A2
/ˈlɔɪ.ɚ/
A person whose job is to advise people about the law and represent them in court.
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director
A2
/dɪˈɹɛk.tɚ/
A person who is in charge of a department, company, or organization.
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closed
A2
/kloʊzd/
Not open, so that you cannot pass through or get in.
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writing
A2
/ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/
The activity of putting words on paper or screen.
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crowd
A2
/ˈkɹæʊ̯d/
A large number of people gathered together in one place.
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sweetheart
A2
/ˈswitˌhɑɹt/
A person you love, especially a girlfriend or boyfriend.
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leader
A2
/ˈli.dɚ/
A person who leads, guides, or is in charge of a group or country.
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powerful
A2
/ˈpaʊɚfl̩/
Having great power, strength, or effect.
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target
A2
/ˈtɑɹ.ɡɪt/
A goal or result that you aim to achieve.
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society
A2
/səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/
People in general, living together in a community with shared laws and customs.
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Family & Relationships (15)
married
A2
/ˈmæɹ.id/
Having a husband or a wife.
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marry
A2
/ˈmæɹi/
To become someone's husband or wife.
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queen
A2
/kwiːn/
A woman who rules a country, usually because she was born into a royal family.
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royal
A2
/ˈɹɔɪ(.ə)l/
Belonging to or connected with a king, queen, or their family.
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affair
A2
/əˈfɛɹ/
A secret romantic or sexual relationship, usually involving someone who is married.
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friendship
A2
/ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/
A relationship between friends.
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grandson
A2
/ˈɡɹæn(d)sʌn/
The son of your son or daughter.
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granddaughter
A2
/ˈgrænˌdɔtɝ/
The daughter of your son or daughter.
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granddad
A2
/ˈgrænˌdæd/
Your grandfather (informal).
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clone
A2
/kloʊn/
A copy of something made to look or work just like the original.
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surname
A2
/ˈsɝˌneɪm/
The family name shared by members of a family, used after the first name.
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ancestor
A2
/ˈæn.sɛs.tɚ/
A person in your family who lived a long time ago, before your grandparents.
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grandchild
A2
/ˈgrændˌtʃaɪld/
A child of your son or daughter.
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comparative
A2
/kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/
Measured or judged by comparing one thing with another; relative.
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dependant
A2
/dɪˈpɛndənt/
a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
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Emotions & Feelings (61)
yeah
A2
/jɛ(ə)/
An informal way of saying yes.
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worry
A2
/ˈwɝ.i/
To feel anxious or uneasy about something that might happen.
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wish
A2
/wɪʃ/
To want something to be true, especially something unlikely.
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hate
A2
/heʔ/
To dislike someone or something very strongly.
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scared
A2
/skɛ(ə)ɹd/
Feeling fear; frightened.
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mad
A2
/ˈmæd/
Angry or annoyed.
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worried
A2
/ˈwʌɹ.id/
Feeling unhappy and afraid because you keep thinking about a problem or something bad that might happen.
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fear
A2
/ˈfɛː/
A strong, unpleasant feeling caused by danger or the thought of something bad.
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surprise
A2
/sɚˈpɹaɪ̯z/
The feeling caused when something unexpected happens.
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scene
A2
/siːn/
The place where something, especially an event or accident, happens.
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cry
A2
/kɹaɪ/
To shed tears because you feel sad, hurt, or upset.
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nervous
A2
/ˈnɝːvəs/
Worried or slightly frightened about something.
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empty
A2
/ˈɪm(p).ti/
Containing nothing or no one
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wild
A2
/waɪld/
Living or growing in nature, not kept or raised by people.
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asleep
A2
/əˈsliːp/
Sleeping.
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comfortable
A2
/ˈkʌmf.tə.bl̩/
Making you feel physically relaxed and at ease.
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joy
A2
/d͡ʒɔɪ/
A feeling of great happiness.
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happiness
A2
/ˈhæpinɪs/
The feeling of being happy; joy.
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alarm
A2
/əˈlɑɹm/
A device that makes a loud sound to warn of danger.
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regret
A2
/ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/
To feel sorry about something you did or did not do.
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mood
A2
/muːd/
The way you feel at a particular time.
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pleased
A2
/pliːzd/
Happy and satisfied about something.
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celebrate
A2
/ˈsɛl.ə.bɹeɪt/
To do something enjoyable to mark a special or happy event.
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pity
A2
/ˈpɪt.i/
A sad and unfortunate thing; something to be regretted.
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Describing People (30)
sir
A2
/sɝ/
a polite way of addressing a man, especially one you do not know or who is older or more important
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stuff
A2
/stɐf/
Things in general, when you do not say exactly what they are.
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able
A2
[ˈeɪ̯.bw]
having the power, skill, or chance to do something
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perhaps
A2
/pɚˈhæps/
Used to say that something is possible but not certain; maybe.
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certainly
A2
/ˈsɝ.tn̩.li/
Without any doubt; definitely.
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frank
A2
/ˈfɹæŋk/
Honest and direct, even when the truth may be uncomfortable.
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lovely
A2
/ˈlʌv.li/
Very beautiful or attractive.
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patient
A2
/ˈpeɪʃənt/
Able to stay calm and wait without getting annoyed.
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character
A2
/ˈkæɹ(ə)ktɚ/
A person in a story, film, or play.
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brilliant
A2
/ˈbɹɪljənt/
Very good; excellent or wonderful.
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brave
A2
/bɹæɪv/
Showing courage when facing danger, difficulty, or pain.
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familiar
A2
/fəˈmɪl.jɚ/
Easy to recognize because you have seen, heard, or known it before.
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clever
A2
/ˈklɛv.ɚ/
Quick to learn and understand things; intelligent.
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rude
A2
/ɹud/
Not polite; behaving in a way that upsets or offends other people.
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behave
A2
/bɪˈheɪv/
To act in a particular way.
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confident
A2
/ˈkɑnfɪdənt/
Feeling sure of yourself and your abilities.
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personality
A2
/ˌpɜɹ.səˈnæ.lə.ti/
The qualities and behaviour that make one person different from another.
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intelligent
A2
/ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/
able to learn, understand, and think clearly; clever.
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lazy
A2
/ˈleɪzi/
Not willing to work or make an effort.
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description
A2
/dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/
A piece of writing or speech that says what someone or something is like.
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creative
A2
/kɹiˈeɪtɪv/
Having or showing original ideas and imagination.
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polite
A2
/pəˈlaɪt/
Behaving in a way that shows good manners and respect for others.
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kindly
A2
/ˈkaɪndli/
In a kind and caring way.
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greet
A2
/ɡɹiːt/
To welcome someone in a friendly way when you meet them.
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Describing Qualities (198)
actually
A2
/ˈæk.t͡ʃ(u.)(ə.)li/
used to say what is really true, especially when it is surprising
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bit
A2
/ˈbɪt/
A small amount or piece of something.
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probably
A2
/ˈpɹɑ.bə.bli/
Almost certainly; very likely.
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exactly
A2
/ɪɡˈzæk(t).li/
In a way that is completely correct or precise.
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crazy
A2
/ˈkɹæɪ.zi/
Very foolish, strange, or hard to believe.
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quite
A2
/ˈkwaɪt/
To a fairly large degree; rather.
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almost
A2
/ˈɔː(l)məs/
Very nearly, but not completely.
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anymore
A2
/ˌɛn.iˈmɔɹ/
Any longer; from now on (used in negatives and questions).
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shot
A2
/ʃɑt/
The act of firing a gun, or the sound it makes.
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trouble
A2
/ˈtɹɐb.əl/
A problem, difficulty, or worry.
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fact
A2
/fækt/
A piece of information that is true and can be proven.
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alright
A2
/aːˈɹiːt/
Good enough; satisfactory; okay.
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serious
A2
/ˈsɪɹ.i.əs/
Important and possibly worrying; not small or trivial.
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possible
A2
/ˈpɒs.ɪ.bl̩/
Able to happen or exist.
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rather
A2
/ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/
To a fairly large degree; quite.
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drop
A2
/dɹɑp/
A very small amount of liquid that forms a rounded shape.
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strange
A2
/stɹeɪnd͡ʒ/
Unusual or surprising in a way that is hard to understand.
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worse
A2
/wɔːs/
Comparative of bad; of lower quality or in a poorer condition.
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completely
A2
/kəmˈpliːtli/
In every way; totally.
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seriously
A2
/ˈsɪɹ.i.əs li/
In a serious way; treating something as important and not as a joke.
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rock
A2
/ɹɑk/
The hard solid material that forms part of the Earth's surface; a large stone.
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simple
A2
/ˈsəm.pəl/
Easy to do or understand; not difficult.
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normal
A2
/ˈnɔɹ.məl/
Usual, ordinary, or expected; not strange or surprising.
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certain
A2
/ˈsɝ.tən/
Completely sure that something is true.
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Communication (46)
uh
A2
/ʌː/
used to mark hesitation, uncertainty, or a pause while speaking
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um
A2
/ʌm/
a sound used while hesitating, thinking, or searching for words
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wow
A2
/waʊ/
Used to express excitement, surprise, or admiration.
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whoa
A2
/woʊ/
used as a command for a horse or other animal to stop or slow down
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voice
A2
/vɔjs/
The sound a person makes when speaking or singing.
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sign
A2
/ˈsaɪn/
A board or notice that gives information, directions, or a warning.
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explain
A2
/ɪkˈspleɪn/
To make something clear or easy to understand by describing it.
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er
A2
/ɜr/
a sound used while hesitating or searching for words
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yep
A2
/jɛp/
informal: yes; used to give an affirmative answer or confirm a statement
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shh
A2
/ʃ/
used to ask or tell someone to be quiet
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mention
A2
/ˈmɛnʃən/
To talk or write about something briefly.
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apparently
A2
/əˈpæɹ.ənt.li/
According to what you have heard or read, though you are not certain.
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copy
A2
/ˈkɑpi/
Something made to look exactly like another thing.
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audience
A2
/ˈɔ.di.əns/
The people watching or listening to a performance, speech, or program.
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Spanish
A2
/ˈspænɪʃ/
the Romance language originating in Spain and spoken widely in Spain, Latin America, and elsewhere
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speech
A2
/spiːt͡ʃ/
A formal talk given to an audience.
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statement
A2
/ˈsteɪtmənt/
Something you say or write to express a fact or opinion clearly.
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request
A2
/ɹɪˈkwɛst/
To ask for something politely or formally.
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text
A2
/tɛkst/
The written words of a book, document, or other piece of writing.
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solve
A2
/sɑlv/
To find the answer to a problem or question.
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clue
A2
/kluː/
A piece of information that helps you find an answer or solve a problem.
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negative
A2
/ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv/
Bad, harmful, or unwanted.
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chat
A2
/ˈtʃæt/
To talk in a friendly, informal way.
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tone
A2
/ˈtoʊ̯n/
The quality of a person's voice that shows how they feel.
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Mind & Cognition (48)
hey
A2
/heɪ/
An informal way of saying hello.
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thought
A2
/θɔt/
An idea or opinion that comes into your mind.
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understand
A2
/ˌʌndɚˈstænd/
To know the meaning of something; to comprehend.
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mind
A2
/ˈmaɪnd/
The part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers.
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thinking
A2
/ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
The activity of using your mind to consider or reason about something.
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follow
A2
/ˈfɒlə/
To go or come after someone or something.
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dream
A2
/dɹiːm/
A series of images and feelings that happen in your mind while you sleep.
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careful
A2
/ˈkɛɹfəl/
Giving attention to what you do so you avoid danger, mistakes, or harm.
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wonder
A2
/ˈwʌndɚ/
To want to know something; to ask yourself about it.
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mistake
A2
/mɪˈsteɪk/
Something done wrong because of bad judgment, carelessness, or lack of knowledge.
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suppose
A2
/səˈpoʊz/
To think that something is probably true, though you are not certain.
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definitely
A2
/ˈdɛfənətli/
Without any doubt; certainly.
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expect
A2
/ɪkˈspɛkt/
To think or believe that something will probably happen.
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attention
A2
/əˈtɛn.ʃn̩/
The act of carefully watching, listening, or thinking about something.
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doubt
A2
/dʌʊt/
To think that something is probably not true or unlikely to happen.
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decide
A2
/dɪˈsaɪd/
To make a choice about what to do after thinking about it.
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memory
A2
/ˈmɪm.ə.ɹi/
The ability of the mind to store and recall past experiences.
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interest
A2
/ˈɪn.tɹɛst/
a feeling of wanting to know about or take part in something.
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consider
A2
/kənˈsɪd.əɹ/
To think carefully about something before making a decision.
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clearly
A2
/ˈklɪɚli/
In a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand.
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view
A2
/vjuː/
What you can see from a particular place, especially beautiful scenery.
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recognize
A2
/ˈɹɛk.əɡ.naɪz/
To know someone or something because you have seen or met them before.
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opinion
A2
/əˈpɪn.jən/
What someone thinks or believes about a person, thing, or issue.
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focus
A2
/ˈfoʊ.kəs/
To give all your attention to one thing.
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Senses & Perception (38)
clear
A2
/klɪɹ/
Easy to understand, see, or hear.
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lose
A2
/luːz/
To stop having something, often by accident.
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touch
A2
/tʌt͡ʃ/
The sense by which you feel things through your skin.
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sound
A2
/ˈsæʊ̯nd/
Something that you hear; what is produced by vibrations and heard by the ear.
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sense
A2
/sɛns/
One of the natural powers (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch) by which we perceive the world.
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sweet
A2
/swit/
Having the taste of sugar.
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mark
A2
/mɑɹk/
A spot, line, or stain on a surface that you can see.
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smell
A2
/ˈsmɛl/
To notice or sense an odour through your nose.
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notice
A2
/ˈnoʊ.tɪs/
Attention paid to someone or something.
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loud
A2
/ˈlæʊ̯d/
Making a lot of noise; high in volume.
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noise
A2
/ˈnoɪ̯z/
A sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant.
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bright
A2
/ˈbɹɐɪ̯t/
Full of light; shining strongly.
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silence
A2
/ˈsaɪləns/
A complete lack of sound.
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appear
A2
/əˈpɪɹ/
To seem to be a certain way.
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physical
A2
/ˈfɪzɪkəl/
Relating to the body rather than the mind.
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midnight
A2
/ˈmɪd(ˌ)naɪt/
Twelve o'clock at night.
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disappear
A2
/dɪsəˈpɪɹ/
To stop being visible; to go out of sight.
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embarrassing
A2
/ɪmˈbæɹ.ə.sɪŋ/
Making someone feel awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable.
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shout
A2
/ʃaʊt/
To say something very loudly.
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attractive
A2
/əˈtɹæktɪv/
Pleasant to look at; good-looking.
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photograph
A2
/ˈfoʊ.təˌɡɹæf/
A picture made with a camera.
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softly
A2
/ˈsɔftli/
In a quiet way; not loudly.
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peaceful
A2
/ˈpiːsfl̩/
Quiet and calm, without noise or disturbance.
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string
A2
/ˈstrɪŋ/
Thin cord or rope used for tying things.
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Education & Learning (21)
final
A2
/ˈfaɪn(ə)l/
Coming last; happening at the end.
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training
A2
/ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/
The process of teaching or learning the skills needed to do a job or activity.
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university
A2
/ˌjunəˈvərsədi/
A place of higher education where students study for degrees and do research.
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knowledge
A2
/ˈnɒlɪd͡ʒ/
Information, facts, and understanding that you gain through learning or experience.
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senior
A2
/ˈsinjɚ/
Higher in rank, position, or importance than others.
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learning
A2
/ˈlɝnɪŋ/
The process of gaining knowledge or skills.
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education
A2
/ˌɛd͡ʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃn̩/
The process of teaching or learning, especially at a school or university.
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degree
A2
/dɪˈɡɹiː/
A unit for measuring temperature.
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exam
A2
/ɪɡˈzæm/
A formal test of knowledge or skill, especially in school.
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drill
A2
/dɹɪl/
To make a hole using a drill or other pointed tool.
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advanced
A2
/ədˈvænst/
At a higher level of skill, knowledge, or training.
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method
A2
/ˈmɛθəd/
A particular way of doing something, especially a planned or organized one.
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campus
A2
/ˈkæmpəs/
The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.
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graduate
A2
/ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuət/
To complete your studies and receive a degree from a university or college.
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semester
A2
/sɪˈmɛstɚ/
one of the two main periods that a school or university year is divided into
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educational
A2
/ˌɛd͡ʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
Relating to education or teaching.
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textbook
A2
/ˈtekst.bʊk/
A book used to study a subject at school or college.
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schoolwork
A2
/ˈskulˌwɝk/
Work that students do for school, both in class and as homework.
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headteacher
A2
The most senior teacher who is in charge of running a school.
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schoolchild
A2
/ˈskuːlt͡ʃaɪld/
A child who goes to school.
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main course
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Work & Careers (21)
running
A2
/ˈɹʊnɪŋ/
The activity or sport of moving quickly on foot.
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system
A2
/ˈsɪstəm/
A set of connected parts that work together as a whole.
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stage
A2
/steɪd͡ʒ/
A raised platform where actors, singers, or speakers perform in front of an audience.
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manager
A2
/ˈmæn.ə.dʒəɹ/
A person whose job is to be in charge of a business, shop, or part of an organization.
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staff
A2
/stɑːf/
The group of people who work for a company, school, or organization.
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assistant
A2
/əˈsɪstənt/
A person whose job is to help someone, especially in their work.
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task
A2
/task/
A piece of work that you have to do.
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colleague
A2
/ˈkɑliɡ/
A person you work with, especially in a profession or business.
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branch
A2
/bɹænt͡ʃ/
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk.
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labor
A2
/ˈleɪ.bɚ/
Hard work, especially physical work done for pay.
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employee
A2
/ˌɛm.plɔɪˈiː/
A person who is paid to work for a company or another person
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organized
A2
/ˈɔɹɡənaɪzd/
Arranged in a neat, efficient way.
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clerk
A2
/klɝk/
A person who works in an office keeping records or accounts.
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businessman
A2
/ˈbɪznəsmæn/
A man who works in business, especially as an owner or manager.
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occupation
A2
/ˌɑkjʊˈpeɪʃən/
A person's job or regular paid work.
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employer
A2
/ɪmˈplɔɪ.ɚ/
A person or company that pays others to work for them
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employ
A2
/ɪmˈplɔɪ/
To pay someone to work for you
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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.
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digger
A2
/ˈdɪɡɚ/
A large piece of machinery that digs holes or trenches.
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businesswoman
A2
/ˈbɪznɪˌswʊmən/
A woman who works in business, especially as an owner or manager.
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post office
A2
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Business & Commerce (15)
company
A2
/ˈkɒmp(ə)ni/
A business that makes or sells goods, or provides services.
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agent
A2
/ˈeɪ.d͡ʒənt/
A person who arranges business or deals on behalf of someone else.
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opportunity
A2
/ˌɑ.pɚˈt(j)u.nə.ti/
A chance to do something, especially something useful or good.
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market
A2
/ˈmɑɹkɪt/
A place where people buy and sell goods, often outdoors with stalls.
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trade
A2
/ˈtreɪd/
The activity of buying and selling goods and services.
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fishing
A2
/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
The activity or sport of catching fish.
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chain
A2
/ˈt͡ʃeɪn/
A row of connected metal rings, used for pulling, holding, or as jewellery.
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customer
A2
/ˈkʌs.tə.mɚ/
A person or company that buys goods or services from a shop or business.
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brand
A2
/bɹænd/
A name or logo that identifies a company's products or services.
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product
A2
/ˈpɹɑ.dəkt/
Something that is made or grown to be sold.
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strategy
A2
/ˈstɹæt.ɪ.d͡ʒi/
A plan of action made to reach a particular goal.
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salary
A2
/ˈsaləɾe/
A fixed amount of money that an employee is paid regularly, usually each month, for their work.
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budget
A2
/ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ət/
A plan of how much money you have and how you will spend it
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maker
A2
/ˈmeɪk.ɚ/
A person or thing that makes or produces something.
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user
A2
/ˈjuzɚ/
A person who uses a computer, app, website, or service.
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Money & Finance (24)
deal
A2
/ˈdiːl/
An agreement, especially one to buy or sell something.
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bill
A2
/ˈbɪl/
A piece of paper showing how much money you owe for goods or services.
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cash
A2
/kæʃ/
Money in the form of notes and coins, rather than cards or checks.
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cost
A2
/ˈkɔst/
The amount of money needed to buy or do something.
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beg
A2
/ˈbeɪɡ/
To ask people for money or food, usually because you are poor.
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account
A2
/əˈkaʊnt/
An arrangement with a bank or company to keep or use money or services.
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credit
A2
/ˈkɹɛdɪt/
Praise or recognition for something you have done.
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rent
A2
/ˈɹɛnt/
Money paid regularly to use a house, room, or property that belongs to someone else.
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cheap
A2
/ˈt͡ʃiːp/
Costing little money; not expensive.
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borrow
A2
/ˈbɒɹə/
To take something from someone for a short time, planning to give it back.
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successful
A2
/səkˈses.fəl/
Having achieved what was wanted or planned.
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robbery
A2
/ˈɹɑbəɹi/
The crime of stealing money or property, especially by using force or threats.
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wallet
A2
/ˈwɑl.ət/
A small flat case, often made of leather, for carrying money and cards in your pocket.
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wealth
A2
/wɛlθ/
A large amount of money and valuable possessions.
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fee
A2
/fiː/
An amount of money you pay for a service, privilege, or membership.
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bargain
A2
/ˈbɑːɹɡən/
Something bought for less than its usual price; a good deal.
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bonus
A2
/ˈboʊ.nəs/
An extra amount of money given to someone in addition to their normal pay.
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cent
A2
/sɛnt/
A unit of money worth one hundredth of a dollar, euro, or similar currency.
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underwater
A2
/ʌndɚˈwɔtəɹ/
Below the surface of the water.
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cheque
A2
/t͡ʃɛk/
A written order telling a bank to pay money to a person or company.
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banking
A2
/ˈbæŋkɪŋ/
The business or activity of running a bank and managing money.
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euro
A2
/ˈjʊɹoʊ/
The unit of money used by most countries in the European Union. Symbol: €
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pence
A2
/pɛns/
The plural of penny; a unit of British money worth one hundredth of a pound.
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inexpensive
A2
/ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/
Costing little money; not expensive.
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Shopping & Services (14)
store
A2
/stɔɹ/
A building or shop where you can buy things.
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appointment
A2
/əˈpɔɪnt.mɪnt/
An arrangement to meet someone or be somewhere at a set time.
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sale
A2
/seːl/
The act of selling something, or an item that is sold.
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mall
A2
/mɔːl/
A large building or area with many shops and restaurants under one roof.
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repair
A2
/ɹɪˈpɛɹ/
To fix something that is broken or damaged.
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receipt
A2
/ɹɪˈsit/
A piece of paper showing that you have paid for something.
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cupboard
A2
/ˈkʌb.ɚd/
A piece of furniture with doors and shelves, used to store food, dishes, or other things.
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sew
A2
/ˈsoʊ̯/
To join or repair pieces of cloth using a needle and thread.
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cafeteria
A2
/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.
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drugstore
A2
/ˈdɹʌɡ.stoɹ/
A shop that sells medicines along with everyday items like cosmetics and snacks.
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bookshop
A2
/ˈbʊkˌʃɑːp/
A shop where books are sold.
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department store
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grocery store
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shop assistant
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House & Home (15)
alive
A2
/əˈlaɪv/
Living; not dead.
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apartment
A2
/əˈpɑɹt.mənt/
A set of rooms to live in, usually on one floor of a larger building; a flat.
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roof
A2
/ɹuːf/
The covering on top of a building that protects it from rain and weather.
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chef
A2
/ʃɛf/
A professional cook, especially the head cook in a restaurant.
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gate
A2
/ɡeɪt/
A door-like barrier in a fence or wall that can be opened and closed.
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downstairs
A2
/daʊnˈstɛɹz/
On or to a lower floor of a building.
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garage
A2
/ɡəˈɹɑʒ/
A building next to or part of a house where a car is kept.
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furniture
A2
/ˈfɝnɪt͡ʃɚ/
The movable items such as chairs, tables, and beds that make a room ready to use.
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balcony
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/ˈbælkəni/
A platform that sticks out from the wall of a building, usually with a railing, where you can stand outside.
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stove
A2
/stoʊv/
A kitchen appliance with burners used for cooking food.
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rumour
A2
/ˈɹuːmɚ/
British, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and Ireland spelling of rumor.
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duster
A2
/ˈdʌstɚ/
a piece of cloth used for dusting
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bookcase
A2
/ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/
A piece of furniture with shelves for keeping books on.
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sitting room
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table tennis
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Food & Drink (56)
honey
A2
/ˈhʌni/
A sweet, thick, golden food made by bees from flower nectar.
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sake
A2
/ˈseɪk/
The benefit, good, or advantage of someone or something.
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wine
A2
/waɪn/
An alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes.
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beer
A2
/ˈbiə/
An alcoholic drink made from grain, usually barley, often flavoured with hops.
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serve
A2
/sɝv/
To give people food or drink, especially at a meal or in a restaurant.
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feed
A2
/ˈfiːd/
To give food to a person or animal.
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prepare
A2
/pɹɪˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/
To make something ready for a future use or event.
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usual
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/ˈju.ʒuəl/
Happening or done most of the time; normal and expected.
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spread
A2
/spɹɛd/
To open out or stretch something over a wider area.
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plate
A2
/ˈplæ̝ɪ̯t/
A flat, slightly curved dish that you eat food from.
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cooking
A2
/ˈkʊkɪŋ/
The activity of preparing food by heating it.
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toast
A2
/toʊst/
Slices of bread made brown and crisp by heating.
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gather
A2
/ˈɡæðɚ/
To come together in one place, or to bring people or things together.
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sauce
A2
/sɔs/
A thick or liquid mixture served with or on food to add flavour.
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beef
A2
/bif/
The meat from cattle, such as cows or bulls.
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concentrate
A2
/ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/
to give all your attention to one thing
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supper
A2
/ˈsʌpɚ/
A meal eaten in the evening.
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diet
A2
/ˈdaɪət/
The food and drink that a person or animal usually eats.
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jam
A2
[ˈd͡ʒeəm]
A sweet spread made from fruit boiled with sugar, often eaten on bread or toast.
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soda
A2
/ˈsoʊdə/
A sweet, fizzy drink.
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dessert
A2
/dɪˈzɝt/
A sweet dish eaten at the end of a meal.
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menu
A2
/ˈmɛn.ju/
A list of the food and drinks available at a restaurant.
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ham
A2
/ˈhæm/
Meat from the leg of a pig, prepared so it can be kept and eaten.
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pepper
A2
/ˈpɛp.ɚ/
A spice with a hot taste, made from dried berries and used to season food.
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Clothing & Appearance (23)
suit
A2
/sjuːt/
A set of matching clothes, usually a jacket with trousers or a skirt.
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pants
A2
/ˈpænts/
A piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist down, with a separate part for each leg; trousers.
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dressed
A2
/ˈdɹɛst/
Past tense and past participle of dress; wearing clothes.
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style
A2
/ˈstaɪl/
A particular way of doing, making, or expressing something.
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uniform
A2
/ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/
A set of special clothes worn by members of a group, such as students, police, or soldiers.
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fashion
A2
/ˈfæʃən/
The popular styles of clothing at a particular time, and the industry that creates them.
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crown
A2
/kɹæʊ̯n/
A round decoration worn on the head by a king or queen, often made of gold and jewels.
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S
classic
A2
/ˈklæs.ɪk/
Admired for a long time and recognized as one of the best of its kind.
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S
kit
A2
/kɪt/
A set of items needed for a particular purpose, often kept together.
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granny
A2
/ˈɡɹæni/
Your grandmother (informal).
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S
clothing
A2
/ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
Things people wear to cover the body, taken as a whole.
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S
rap
A2
/ɹæp/
A style of music in which words are spoken rhythmically over a beat.
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S
bra
A2
/bɹɑː/
A piece of women's underwear worn to support the breasts.
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S
glove
A2
/ɡlʌv/
A piece of clothing that covers the hand and fingers.
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S
barber
A2
/ˈbɑɹ.bɚ/
A person whose job is cutting men's hair and shaving or trimming beards.
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S
hip hop
A2
/ˈhɪp.hɑp/
A style of popular music with a strong rhythm and spoken or rapped lyrics.
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S
napkin
A2
/ˈnæp.kɪn/
A piece of cloth or paper used at meals to wipe your mouth and hands and protect your clothes.
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S
earring
A2
/ˈɪɹɪŋ/
A piece of jewellery that you wear on your ear.
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S
tights
A2
/ˈtaɪts/
A close-fitting garment that covers the legs, hips, and feet, worn mainly by women and girls.
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S
swimsuit
A2
/ˈswɪm.s(j)ut/
A piece of clothing worn for swimming.
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S
raincoat
A2
/ˈɹeɪnkoʊt/
A coat that keeps you dry in the rain.
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S
necktie
A2
/ˈnɛk.taɪ/
a long, narrow strip of cloth worn around the neck beneath a collar and tied in a knot at the front
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S
unbutton
A2
/ʌnˈbʌtən/
to undo the buttons of a garment or other object so that it opens
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S
Travel (11)
flight
A2
/ˈflɐɪ̯t/
A journey made by plane.
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S
journey
A2
/ˈd͡ʒɝni/
An act of travelling from one place to another, especially over a long distance.
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S
tour
A2
/tɔː(ɹ)/
A short journey to see a place, building, or area.
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S
route
A2
/ɹʉːt/
The way you take to get from one place to another.
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abroad
A2
/əˈbɹɔd/
in or to a foreign country
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suitcase
A2
/ˈs(j)uːtkeɪs/
A large case with a handle, used for carrying clothes and other things when you travel.
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S
cruise
A2
/kɹuːz/
A holiday spent travelling on a ship and stopping at different places.
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chart
A2
/t͡ʃɑɹt/
A drawing or diagram that shows information clearly, often with numbers or figures.
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globe
A2
/ɡloʊb/
The world; planet Earth.
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S
tourist
A2
/ˈtʊɹ.ɪst/
A person who travels somewhere for pleasure or to see the sights.
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tour guide
A2
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Transportation (27)
road
A2
/ɾoːɖ/
A hard surface built for vehicles and people to travel along.
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S
ship
A2
/ˈʃɪp/
A large boat that carries people or goods across the sea.
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S
truck
A2
/tɹʊk/
A large road vehicle for carrying heavy goods.
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S
board
A2
/bɔɹd/
A long, flat, thin piece of wood or other material.
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S
track
A2
/ˈtræk/
A path or rough road.
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S
engine
A2
/ˈɪnd͡ʒɪn/
A machine that turns fuel or power into movement, used to drive vehicles and other machines.
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S
van
A2
/væn/
A covered road vehicle, larger than a car, used for carrying goods or groups of people.
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S
traffic
A2
/ˈtræfɪk/
The cars and other vehicles moving along a road.
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S
vehicle
A2
/ˈvi.ə.kəl/
A machine, such as a car, bus, or truck, used to carry people or goods from place to place.
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S
cab
A2
/kæb/
A car with a driver that you pay to take you somewhere.
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S
wheel
A2
/wil/
A round object that turns on its centre, used to move a vehicle or machine.
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S
highway
A2
/ˈhaɪweɪ/
A main public road, especially a wide, fast one connecting towns and cities.
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passenger
A2
/ˈpæs.ɪn.d͡ʒɚ/
A person travelling in a vehicle who is not driving it.
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sailing
A2
/ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/
The sport or activity of travelling in a boat that uses the wind.
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S
brake
A2
/bɹeɪk/
A device that slows down or stops a wheel or vehicle.
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fare
A2
/ˈfeː/
The money you pay to travel by bus, train, taxi, or plane.
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S
container
A2
/kənˈteɪnɚ/
An object such as a box, jar, or bottle used to hold or store things.
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S
tram
A2
/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).
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S
cycling
A2
/ˈsaɪk(ə)lɪŋ/
The activity of riding a bicycle for transport, exercise, or fun.
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S
roundabout
A2
/ˈɹaʊndəˌbaʊt/
A circular road junction where traffic moves around a central island.
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bus station
A2
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bus stop
A2
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car park
A2
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driver's license
A2
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Verbs of Movement (25)
hit
A2
/hɪt/
To bring your hand or an object forcefully against something.
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S
anyway
A2
/ˈɛniweɪ/
Regardless of what was said before; in spite of that.
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S
send
A2
/sɛnd/
To make an object, message, or person go from one place to another.
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S
lucky
A2
/ˈlʌki/
Having good luck; helped by good fortune.
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S
return
A2
/ɹɪˈtɝn/
To come or go back to a place.
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step
A2
/ˈstɛp/
The act of moving the foot to walk or move somewhere.
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throw
A2
/θɹoʊ/
To send something through the air using your hand and arm.
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pass
A2
/pɑːs/
A success in a test or exam.
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jump
A2
/d͡ʒʌmp/
To push yourself off the ground and into the air using your legs.
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S
cross
A2
/kɹɔs/
To go from one side of something to the other.
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S
lock
A2
/lɑk/
A device that keeps a door, box, or gate shut and is opened with a key or code.
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S
speed
A2
/spiːd/
How fast something moves or happens.
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S
lift
A2
/lɪft/
To raise something to a higher position.
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S
enter
A2
/ˈɛntɚ/
To come or go into a place.
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invite
A2
/ɪnˈvaɪt/
To ask someone to come to an event or to your home.
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S
fail
A2
/feɪl/
To not succeed in what you are trying to do.
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S
pour
A2
/poɹ/
To make a liquid flow steadily out of or into a container.
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S
invitation
A2
/ɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
A spoken or written request asking someone to come to or take part in something.
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disturb
A2
/dɪˈstɝb/
To interrupt someone and stop them from working, resting, or sleeping.
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S
slide
A2
/slaɪd/
To move smoothly along a surface while staying in contact with it.
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wander
A2
/ˈwɑndɚ/
To walk around slowly with no particular purpose or destination.
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organize
A2
/ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/
To arrange things in a neat, ordered way.
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S
invade
A2
/ɪnˈveɪd/
To enter a country or area with an army in order to take control of it.
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S
rugby
A2
/ˈrʌgbi/
A team sport played with an oval ball that players can carry, kick, and pass backwards.
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S
Sports & Fitness (28)
save
A2
/seɪv/
To keep someone or something safe from harm or danger.
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S
shoot
A2
/ʃut/
To fire a gun or other weapon, or to hit someone or something with a bullet.
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S
fix
A2
/ˈfɪks/
To repair something that is broken or not working.
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S
coach
A2
/koʊt͡ʃ/
A person who trains people in a sport or skill.
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S
winner
A2
/ˈwɪnɚ/
A person, team, or animal that wins a competition.
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S
bowl
A2
/boʊl/
A round, deep dish used for holding food or liquid.
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S
baseball
A2
/ˈbeɪs.bɔl/
A team sport in which players hit a ball with a bat and run around four bases to score.
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S
basketball
A2
/ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔl/
A team sport in which two teams of five players try to throw a ball through a high hoop.
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S
soccer
A2
/ˈsɑk.ɚ/
A game in which two teams of eleven players try to kick a ball into the other team's goal.
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S
basket
A2
/ˈbaskɪt/
A container, usually made of woven material, used to hold or carry things.
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medal
A2
/ˈmɛdəl/
A flat metal disc given as a prize or award, often for winning a sporting event.
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S
bench
A2
/bɛnt͡ʃ/
A long seat for two or more people, often found in parks.
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S
chess
A2
/t͡ʃɛs/
A board game for two players who move sixteen pieces each to try to trap the other player's king.
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S
hockey
A2
/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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S
championship
A2
/ˈtʃæm.pi.ən.ʃɪp/
A competition held to decide the best player or team.
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S
cricket
A2
/ˈkɹɪk.ɪt/
A team sport played with a bat and ball by two teams of eleven players.
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S
stadium
A2
/ˈsteɪ.di.əm/
A large sports ground with rows of seats around it for spectators.
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S
Olympic
A2
/əˈlɪmpɪk/
Relating to the Olympic Games.
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S
athlete
A2
/ˈæθ.lit/
A person who is good at sports and competes in them.
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S
superstar
A2
/ˈsu.pɚˌstɑɹ/
An extremely famous and successful performer or sports player.
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S
skating
A2
/ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
the sport or activity of moving over ice or ground on skates
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S
skiing
A2
/ˈski.ɪŋ/
the sport or activity of moving over snow on skis
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S
ping-pong
A2
/ˈpɪŋˌpɑːŋ/
informal or trademark name for table tennis, a game in which players hit a light ball across a table divided by a net
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S
footballer
A2
/ˈfʊtbɔːləɹ/
A person who plays football, especially soccer.
M
S
Health & Medicine (10)
hurt
A2
/hɝt/
To cause physical pain or injury to someone.
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S
pain
A2
/pæɪn/
An unpleasant physical feeling caused by illness or injury.
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S
burn
A2
/bɔːn/
To be on fire, or to damage or destroy something with fire or heat.
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S
medical
A2
/ˈmɛdɪkl̩/
Relating to medicine or the treatment of illness and injury.
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drug
A2
/ˈdrʌg/
An illegal substance taken for pleasure that can be addictive, such as cocaine.
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S
medicine
A2
/ˈmɛd.ɪ.sɪn/
A substance you take to treat or cure an illness.
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S
ill
A2
/ɪl/
Not in good health; sick.
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S
complaint
A2
/kəmˈpleɪnt/
A statement that you are unhappy or annoyed about something.
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S
refer
A2
/ɹɪˈfɝ/
To mention or talk about something or someone.
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S
lotion
A2
/ˈloʊʃən/
a liquid or light cream applied to the skin for cosmetic, soothing, or medical purposes
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S
The Human Body (15)
heart
A2
/hɑɹt/
The organ in your chest that pumps blood around your body.
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S
blood
A2
/blʌd/
The red liquid that the heart pumps around the body.
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S
pick
A2
/pɪk/
To choose one or more things from a group.
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S
brain
A2
/ˈbɹæ̝ɪ̯n/
The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feeling, and movement.
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S
blow
A2
/blaː/
To push air out through your mouth.
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S
neck
A2
/nɛk/
The part of the body that joins the head to the shoulders.
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S
skin
A2
/skɪn/
the natural outer layer that covers the body of a person or animal
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S
stomach
A2
/ˈstʌm.ək/
The part of the body where food is digested after you eat.
M
S
bone
A2
/boʊn/
One of the hard white parts that form the skeleton of a person or animal.
M
S
tear
A2
/tɛɹ/
To pull or rip something apart, often by accident.
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S
shoulder
A2
/ˈʃoʊldɚ/
The part of the body between the neck and the top of the arm.
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S
towel
A2
/ˈtæʊ̯əl/
A piece of cloth used for drying something wet, such as your body or hands.
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S
cheek
A2
/t͡ʃiːk/
The soft part of the face below each eye and beside the nose and mouth.
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S
ankle
A2
/ˈæŋ.k(ə)l/
The joint that connects the foot to the leg.
M
S
feature
A2
/ˈfi.t͡ʃɚ/
An important or noticeable part or quality of something.
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Technology & Computing (19)
code
A2
/koʊd/
Instructions written in a programming language that tell a computer what to do.
M
S
program
A2
/ˈpɹoʊ̯ˌɡɹæm/
A radio or television show.
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S
permission
A2
/pəɹˈmɪʃ.ən/
The act of allowing someone to do something.
M
S
site
A2
/saɪt/
a place on the internet where you can read pages and find information; a website
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S
data
A2
/ɖɑ.ʈɑ/
Facts and figures collected for analysis or to draw conclusions.
M
S
trap
A2
/tɹæp/
A device made to catch animals.
M
S
mail
A2
/mel/
Letters and parcels sent and delivered through the post.
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S
technology
A2
/tɛkˈnɑ.lə.dʒi/
Machines, equipment, and methods created from scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.
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S
button
A2
/ˈbʌt.ən/
A small round object on clothing that fastens through a hole.
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S
screen
A2
/skɹiːn/
The flat surface of a TV, computer, or phone on which images appear.
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S
online
A2
/ˈɔnlaɪn/
Connected to the Internet.
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S
bug
A2
/bʌɡ/
A small insect
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web
A2
/wɛb/
The thin net of fine threads that a spider makes to catch insects.
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S
website
A2
/ˈwɛbˌsaɪt/
A set of connected pages on the internet, usually owned by one person or organisation and reached from the same web address.
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S
software
A2
/ˈsɔf(t)ˌwɛɹ/
The programs and instructions that tell a computer what to do.
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S
app
A2
/æp/
A software program, especially a small one you install on a phone or tablet.
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S
download
A2
/ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/
To copy data, files, or programs from the internet or another computer onto your own device.
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S
smartphone
A2
/ˈsmɑɹtfoʊn/
A mobile phone that can run apps, browse the internet, and do many of the things a computer can.
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S
digital camera
A2
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Media & Publishing (15)
report
A2
/ɹɪˈpoɹt/
A spoken or written account of something, especially news or the results of research.
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S
issue
A2
/ˈɪʃuː/
An important subject or problem that people discuss or argue about
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S
media
A2
/ˈmi.di.ə/
The newspapers, television, radio, and websites that report news to the public.
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S
reporter
A2
/ɹɪˈpoɹ.tɚ/
A person who collects news and writes or broadcasts it for newspapers, radio, or television.
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S
drama
A2
/ˈdɹɑmə/
A play for the theater, television, radio, or film, especially a serious one.
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S
print
A2
/pɹɪnt/
To produce words or pictures on paper using a machine.
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S
complain
A2
/kəmˈpleɪn/
To say that you are unhappy or annoyed about something.
M
S
chapter
A2
/ˈt͡ʃæptɚ/
One of the main sections a book is divided into.
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S
item
A2
/ˈaɪ.təm/
A single thing in a group or on a list
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S
editor
A2
/ˈɛd.ɪ.təɹ/
A person who corrects and improves writing before it is published.
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S
author
A2
/ˈoː.θə/
A person who writes a book, article, or other work.
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S
column
A2
/ˈkɑləm/
A tall, vertical post used to support a building or as decoration.
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S
publish
A2
/ˈpʌblɪʃ/
To print a book, magazine, or article and make it available to people.
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S
cartoon
A2
/kɑɹˈtun/
A film made of drawings that appear to move, often funny and made for children.
M
S
web page
A2
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S
Art & Music (13)
singing
A2
/ˈsɪŋɪŋ/
The activity of making music with your voice.
M
S
image
A2
/ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/
A picture, photo, or representation of someone or something.
M
S
drawing
A2
/ˈdɹɑ.ɪŋ/
A picture made with a pen, pencil, or crayon.
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S
rhythm
A2
/ˈɹɪð.m̩/
A regular pattern of strong and weak sounds or beats in music or speech.
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S
gallery
A2
/ˈɡæl.ə.ɹi/
A room or building where works of art are displayed.
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S
portrait
A2
/ˈpɔɹtɹət/
A painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, especially the face and shoulders.
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S
photography
A2
/fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fi/
The art and activity of taking photographs.
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S
disco
A2
/ˈdɪskoʊ/
A place or event where people dance to recorded pop music.
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S
meter
A2
/ˈmitəɹ/
A unit of length equal to 100 centimetres (US spelling of 'metre').
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S
drummer
A2
/ˈdrʌmər/
a person who plays a drum or a drum kit
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S
symphony
A2
/ˈsɪm.fə.ni/
A long piece of music in several parts, usually written for a full orchestra.
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S
crayon
A2
/ˈkɹeɪ.ɑn/
a small stick or pencil of colored wax, chalk, charcoal, or similar material used for drawing
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S
classical music
A2
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Entertainment & Leisure (15)
die
A2
/daɪ/
To stop living.
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S
part
A2
/pɑɹt/
One of the pieces or amounts that make up a whole.
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S
wedding
A2
/ˈwɛdɪŋ/
A ceremony at which two people get married, often with a celebration afterwards.
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S
film
A2
/fɪlm/
A story or events recorded as moving pictures and shown in a cinema or on screen; a movie.
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S
relax
A2
/ɹɪˈlæks/
To rest and become calm, free from worry or effort.
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S
joke
A2
/d͡ʒoʊk/
Something said or done to make people laugh.
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S
hero
A2
/ˈhɪɹ.oʊ/
A person who is admired for their bravery or for doing something good and difficult.
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S
toy
A2
/tɔɪ/
An object for children to play with.
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S
musical
A2
/ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/
Connected with music or its performance.
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S
entertainment
A2
/ˌɛn.tɚˈteɪn.mənt/
Activity such as films, music, or games that gives people enjoyment.
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S
amusement
A2
/əˈmjuzmənt/
The feeling of being entertained or finding something funny.
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S
leisure
A2
/ˈlɛʒə(ɹ)/
Time when you are free from work and can relax and do what you enjoy.
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S
playful
A2
/ˈpleɪfl̩/
Full of fun and energy; wanting to play.
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S
checkers
A2
/ˈtʃɛkərz/
US: a two-player board game in which pieces move diagonally and capture opposing pieces by jumping over them; draughts
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S
checker
A2
/ˈtʃɛkɚ/
a flat round piece used in checkers, draughts, backgammon, and some other board games
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Science & Research (7)
control
A2
/kənˈtɹoʊl/
The power to direct, manage, or make decisions about something.
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S
energy
A2
/ˈɛn.əɹ.d͡ʒi/
The strength and ability to be active without getting tired.
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research
A2
/ˈɹiːsɜːt͡ʃ/
A careful study to discover new facts or information.
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scientific
A2
/ˈsaɪ(.ə)n.ʈɨ.fɪk/
Relating to science or the way science is done.
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chemical
A2
/ˈkɛm.ɪ.kəl/
A substance, such as an element or compound, used in or produced by chemistry.
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atom
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/ˈætəm/
The smallest part of a chemical element that can exist.
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energetic
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/ˌɛnɚˈd͡ʒɛtɪk/
Full of energy and eager to be active.
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Mathematics & Measurement (18)
area
A2
/ˈɛɹ.i.ə/
A particular part of a place or region.
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level
A2
/ˈlɛvəl/
A position on a scale that shows how much, how high, or how good something is.
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tape
A2
/ˈteɪp/
A thin strip of material with a sticky surface, used for fixing or sticking things together.
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weight
A2
/weɪt/
How heavy something or someone is.
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unit
A2
/ˈjuː.nɪt/
A fixed amount used as a standard for measuring something.
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square
A2
/skweɹ/
A flat shape with four equal sides and four right angles.
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circle
A2
/ˈsɜɹkəl/
A perfectly round shape, like a ring.
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average
A2
/ˈæv.ɚ.ɪd͡ʒ/
The result of adding several amounts and dividing by how many there are.
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scale
A2
/skæɪl/
The size or extent of something, especially when it is large.
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factor
A2
/ˈfæk.tɚ/
One of the things that influences or helps cause a result.
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weigh
A2
/weɪ/
To have a particular weight.
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survey
A2
/ˈsɝˌveɪ/
A set of questions used to find out the opinions or behaviour of a group of people.
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kilo
A2
/ˈkiloʊ/
A unit of weight equal to one thousand grams; short for kilogram.
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gram
A2
/ˈɡɹæm/
A metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram (symbol: g).
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liter
A2
/ˈli.tɚ/
A metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter.
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kilometer
A2
/kəˈlɑmɪtəɹ/
A unit of distance equal to one thousand meters.
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centimeter
A2
/ˈsɛntəˌmiːtɝ/
A unit of length equal to one hundredth of a metre.
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kilogram
A2
/ˈkɪləɡɹæm/
A unit of mass equal to one thousand grams, used in the metric system.
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Nature & Landscape (18)
earth
A2
/ɝθ/
The planet that we live on, third from the Sun.
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land
A2
/lænd/
The solid, dry part of the earth's surface.
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moon
A2
/mun/
The large round object that shines in the sky at night and circles the Earth.
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nature
A2
/ˈneɪ̯.tʃə(ɹ)/
The physical world of plants, animals, and landscapes that people did not make.
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stone
A2
/stoʊ̯n/
The hard substance that rock is made of, often used as a building material.
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natural
A2
/ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹəl/
Existing in nature and not made or caused by people.
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lake
A2
/ˈleɪk/
A large body of water surrounded by land.
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hill
A2
/hɪl/
A raised area of land, higher than the ground around it but smaller than a mountain.
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forest
A2
/ˈfɔɹəst/
A large area thickly covered with trees.
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ocean
A2
/ˈoʊ.ʃən/
The vast body of salt water that covers most of the Earth.
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desert
A2
/ˈdɛz.ɚt/
A large dry area of land, often covered with sand, where little grows.
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coast
A2
/koʊst/
The land along the edge of the sea.
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valley
A2
/ˈvæli/
A low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it.
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bay
A2
/ˈbeː/
A part of the sea or a lake that curves into the land.
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grass
A2
/ɡɹɑːs/
A common green plant with thin leaves that covers fields, lawns, and gardens.
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bush
A2
/bʊʃ/
A low woody plant with many stems, smaller than a tree.
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shore
A2
/ʃɔɹ/
The land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water.
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landscape
A2
/ˈlæn(d)skɪp/
A wide view of an area of countryside, including its hills, fields, and other features.
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Animals (8)
bear
A2
/bɜː(ɹ)/
A large, heavy wild animal with thick fur and strong claws.
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bite
A2
/baɪt/
To cut into or grip something with your teeth.
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creature
A2
/ˈkɹi.tʃɚ/
A living thing, especially an animal.
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pet
A2
/pɛt/
An animal that you keep at home for company and pleasure.
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elephant
A2
/ˈɛl.ə.fənt/
A very large grey animal with a long trunk and big ears, found in Africa and Asia.
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insect
A2
/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.
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meow
A2
/miˈaʊ/
the characteristic crying sound made by a cat
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madly
A2
/ˈmædli/
used as an intensive, extremely
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Plants & Agriculture (10)
field
A2
/ˈfi(ː)ld/
An area of open land, especially one used for crops or grazing.
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plant
A2
/plænt/
A living thing that grows in the ground and has leaves and roots, such as a flower or tree.
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clay
A2
/kleɪ/
A mineral substance made up of small crystals of silica and alumina, that is ductile when moist; the material of pre-fired ceramics.
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root
A2
/ɹuːt/
The part of a plant that grows underground and takes in water and nutrients.
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seed
A2
/ˈsiːd/
a small part of a plant from which a new plant grows
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harvest
A2
/ˈhɑɹ.vəst/
The crops that are gathered in, or the amount gathered.
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bloom
A2
/bluːm/
To produce flowers; to open into flower.
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flour
A2
/ˈflaʊ̯.ɚ/
A fine powder made by grinding wheat or other grain, used to make bread, cakes, and pastry.
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bulb
A2
/ˈbʌlb/
The glass part of an electric lamp that gives out light
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sunflower
A2
/ˈsʌn.flaʊ.əɹ/
A tall plant with a very large yellow flower and edible seeds, which turns to face the sun.
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Weather & Climate (10)
wind
A2
/ˈwaɪ̯nd/
Air moving naturally across the land, sometimes with great force.
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smoke
A2
/smoʊk/
The grey or black cloud of gas and tiny particles that rises from something burning.
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storm
A2
/stɔɹm/
Very bad weather with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, or lightning.
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temperature
A2
/ˈtɛm.pəɹˌt͡ʃɚ/
A measure of how hot or cold something is.
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cloud
A2
/ˈklæʊ̯d/
A mass of water droplets floating in the sky, often grey or white.
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breeze
A2
/bɹiːz/
A light, gentle wind.
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flood
A2
/flʌd/
A large amount of water covering land that is usually dry.
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fog
A2
/fɔɡ/
A thick cloud near the ground that makes it hard to see.
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heating
A2
/ˈhiːtɪŋ/
The system that warms a room or building.
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thunderstorm
A2
/ˈθʌn.dɚˌstɔɹm/
A storm with thunder, lightning, and usually heavy rain.
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Environment & Ecology (3)
environment
A2
/ɪnˈvaɪ.ɚn.mənt/
The natural world of land, air, water, plants, and animals.
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pollution
A2
/pəˈluʃən/
The harmful contamination of the air, water, or land with dirty or dangerous substances.
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recycle
A2
/ɹəˈsaɪkəl/
To process used materials so they can be made into something new.
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Places & Geography (13)
country
A2
/ˈkɐntɹi/
A nation with its own land and government.
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king
A2
/ˈkiŋ/
A man who rules a country, usually because of his royal family; a male monarch.
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village
A2
/ʋɪleːdʒ/
A small group of houses and buildings in the countryside, smaller than a town.
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local
A2
/ˈloʊ.kl̩/
Belonging to or found in the area where you live.
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British
A2
/ˈbrɪt.ɪʃ/
of or relating to Great Britain or the United Kingdom, or to its people or culture
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kingdom
A2
/ˈkɪŋdəm/
A country ruled by a king or queen.
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capital
A2
[ˈkʰæp.ɪ.ɾɫ̩]
The most important city of a country or region, usually where the government is.
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downtown
A2
/ˈdæʊ̯nˌtæʊ̯n/
The central or main business part of a city or town.
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African
A2
/ˈæfrɪkən/
relating to Africa or its countries, peoples, cultures, or natural features
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continent
A2
/ˈkɑntɪnənt/
One of the large landmasses of the earth, such as Africa or Asia.
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Australian
A2
/ɑːˈstreɪl.jən/
of, from, or relating to Australia, its people, languages, or culture
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playground
A2
/ˈpleɪˌgraʊnd/
An outdoor area where children can play, often with swings and slides.
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locally
A2
/ˈləʊkəli/
by a particular locality
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Law & Government (16)
police
A2
/pəˈliːs/
The official organization, and its members, whose job is to keep order, prevent crime, and make sure people obey the law.
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death
A2
/dɛθ/
The end of life; the act or fact of dying.
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state
A2
/ˈsteɪt/
The condition that someone or something is in at a particular time.
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law
A2
/laː/
An official rule that everyone in a country or community must obey.
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court
A2
/ˈkɔɹt/
A place where legal cases are heard and judged.
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government
A2
/ˈɡʌv.ɚ(n).mənt/
The group of people who officially control and run a country.
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decision
A2
/dɪˈsɪʒn̩/
A choice you make after thinking about something.
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secretary
A2
/ˈsɛk.(ɹ)əˌtɛɹ.i/
a person who handles letters, phone calls, and office tasks for someone or an organization
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official
A2
/əˈfɪʃəl/
Approved by or coming from a person in authority.
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license
A2
/ˈlaɪ.səns/
An official document that gives you permission to do or own something.
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illegal
A2
/ɪˈli.ɡəl/
Not allowed by the law.
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claim
A2
/kleɪm/
To say that something is true, often without proof.
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lack
A2
/ˈlæk/
The state of not having something, or not having enough of it.
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unmarried
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/ʌnˈmæɹ.id/
not married or related to the unmarried state
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ID card
A2
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police officer
A2
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Politics & International Affairs (5)
national
A2
/ˈnæʃ.ə.nəl/
Relating to a whole nation or country.
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foreign
A2
/ˈfɔɹɪn/
Coming from or belonging to a country that is not your own.
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political
A2
/pəˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl/
Relating to government, the state, or the way a country is run.
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nation
A2
/ˈneɪʃən/
A country considered as a political and independent state.
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international
A2
/ˌɪn.(t)ɚˈnæʃ.(ə.)n(ə)l/
involving or relating to two or more countries.
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Crime & Justice (6)
case
A2
/keɪs/
A particular situation or example of something happening.
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murder
A2
/ˈmɝ.dɚ/
The crime of killing another person on purpose.
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evidence
A2
[ˈɛv.ɪ.ɾɪns]
Facts or signs that show whether something is true or real.
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crime
A2
/ˈkraɪm/
An act that breaks the law and can be punished.
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prison
A2
/ˈpɹɪzn̩/
A building where criminals are kept locked up as punishment.
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steal
A2
/stiːl/
To take something that belongs to someone else without permission.
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War & Conflict (12)
fight
A2
/fəɪt/
To take part in a physical or violent struggle against someone.
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war
A2
/wɔɹ/
An armed fight between countries or large groups, usually involving military forces.
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gun
A2
/ˈɡʌn/
A weapon that fires bullets or other projectiles.
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attack
A2
/əˈtæk/
To use violence against someone or something.
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peace
A2
/pis/
A situation without war or fighting between countries or groups.
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private
A2
/ˈpɹaɪ.vɪt/
Meant for one particular person or group, not for everyone.
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military
A2
/ˈmɪl.ɪˌtɛ.ɹi/
Relating to the armed forces such as the army, navy, and air force.
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strike
A2
/stiː.ɹaɪk/
To hit someone or something hard.
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soldier
A2
/ˈsoʊld͡ʒɚ/
A person who serves in an army.
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armed
A2
/ɑɹmd/
Carrying or using weapons.
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fighter
A2
/ˈfaɪtɚ/
A person who fights, especially in a war or a sport like boxing.
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armor
A2
/ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/
tough more-or-less rigid protective covering of an animal or plant
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Religion & Belief (9)
god
A2
/ɡɑd/
A supernatural being with great powers that people worship.
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Christmas
A2
/ˈkrɪsməs/
the Christian festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, celebrated on 25 December
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church
A2
/ˈt͡ʃɝt͡ʃ/
A building where Christians meet to worship.
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Christ
A2
/kɹaɪst/
the title of Jesus of Nazareth as the Messiah in Christian belief
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angel
A2
/ˈeɪn.d͡ʒl̩/
A spiritual being believed to serve God, often shown with wings.
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bible
A2
/ˈbaɪbəl/
the sacred scriptures of Christianity, comprising the Old and New Testaments
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Easter
A2
/ˈiː.stɚ/
the Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, observed on a Sunday in spring
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mosque
A2
/mɑsk/
A building where Muslims gather to pray and worship.
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pilgrim
A2
/ˈpɪlɡɹɪm/
A person who travels to a holy place for religious reasons.
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Culture & History (5)
ancient
A2
/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to a time very long ago in history.
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modern
A2
/ˈmɑdɚn/
Relating to the present time or recent times; not old.
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museum
A2
/mjuˈziəm/
A building where important objects of art, history, or science are kept and shown to the public.
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tradition
A2
/tɹəˈdɪʃ.ən/
A custom or belief passed down from one generation to the next.
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custom
A2
/ˈkʌstəm/
A traditional way of behaving or doing something that is common to a group or society.
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Materials & Substances (23)
ring
A2
/ˈɹɪŋɡ/
A circular band of metal or other material worn on the finger.
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gold
A2
/ˈɡɒld/
A heavy, shiny yellow metal that is very valuable, used for jewellery and coins.
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bar
A2
/bɑɹ/
A place where you can buy and drink alcoholic drinks.
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gas
A2
/ɡɛəs/
A substance like air that is neither solid nor liquid and spreads to fill any space.
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oil
A2
/ɔɪl/
A thick liquid from plants or animals used in cooking.
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wet
A2
/wɛt/
Covered with or full of water or another liquid.
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silver
A2
/ˈsɪl.vɚ/
A shiny, valuable greyish-white metal used for jewellery, coins, and tableware.
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wood
A2
/wʉd/
The hard material that trees are made of, used for building and making things.
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metal
A2
/ˈmɛ.təl/
A hard, usually shiny material such as iron, gold, or copper that conducts heat and electricity.
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material
A2
/məˈtɪɹ.i.əl/
A substance that something is made from.
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salt
A2
/sɔlt/
A white substance used to add flavour to food and to preserve it.
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plastic
A2
/ˈplæstɪk/
A light artificial material that can be shaped, used to make many everyday objects.
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fence
A2
/fɛns/
A barrier of wood, wire, or metal that encloses or divides an area of land.
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soap
A2
/soʊp/
A substance used with water for washing and cleaning the body or things.
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statue
A2
/ˈstæt͡ʃ.uː/
A figure of a person or animal carved or cast from stone, metal, or wood.
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spill
A2
/spɪl/
To accidentally let liquid or a substance flow out of its container.
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float
A2
/floʊt/
To stay on the surface of a liquid instead of sinking.
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scissors
A2
/ˈsɪzɚz/
A tool for cutting paper, cloth, and other thin materials, made of two blades joined at a pivot.
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wool
A2
/wʊl/
The soft, thick hair that grows on sheep.
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shampoo
A2
/ʃæmˈpuː/
A liquid soap used for washing your hair.
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woolen
A2
/ˈwʊlən/
made of wool or relating to wool
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mineral water
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olive oil
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Tools, Machines & Construction (17)
kill
A2
/ˈkɪʊ̯/
To make a person, animal, or plant die.
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dead
A2
/dɛd/
No longer alive.
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knife
A2
/ˈnɐɪ̯f/
A tool with a sharp blade and a handle, used for cutting.
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bridge
A2
/bɹɪd͡ʒ/
A structure built over a river, road, or gap so that people can cross it.
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screw
A2
/skɹuː/
A small metal pin with a spiral thread, turned to fasten things together.
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factory
A2
/ˈfæk.tɚ.i/
A building where goods are made, usually using machines.
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tower
A2
[ˈtɑːə]
A tall, narrow structure, either standing alone or part of a building.
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tune
A2
/tjuːn/
A series of musical notes that make a pleasant pattern; a melody.
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frame
A2
/fɹeɪm/
A border that surrounds and holds a picture, photo, or mirror.
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engineer
A2
/ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ/
A person whose job is to design, build, or maintain machines, structures, or systems.
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remote
A2
[ɹɪˈmoʊt]
Far away from towns, people, or other places; isolated.
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structure
A2
/ˈstɹʌkt͡ʃɚ/
The way the parts of something are arranged or organised.
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tool
A2
/tuːl/
A device you hold and use to do a particular job.
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instrument
A2
/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/
An object used to make music, such as a piano or guitar.
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sewer
A2
/ˈsuː.ɚ/
an underground pipe or channel that carries away sewage or surface water, or a system of such pipes and channels
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architecture
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/ˈɑɹ.kɪˌtɛk.t͡ʃɚ/
The art and practice of designing buildings.
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washing machine
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Energy & Industry (5)
power
A2
[ˈpʰaə]
The ability to control or influence people and events.
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driving
A2
/ˈdɹaɪvɪŋ/
The action of operating and steering a vehicle.
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production
A2
/pɹəˈdʌkʃən/
The process of making or growing something, usually in large amounts.
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electric
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/ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/
Using, producing, or powered by electricity.
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petrol
A2
/ˈpɛt.ɹəl/
A liquid fuel made from petroleum, used to power cars and other vehicles.
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Safety & Risk (12)
safe
A2
/seɪf/
Not in danger and not likely to be harmed.
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protect
A2
/pɹəˈtɛkt/
To keep someone or something safe from harm or danger.
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dangerous
A2
/ˈdeɪn.d͡ʒ(ə.)ɹəs/
Likely to cause harm, injury, or death.
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accident
A2
/ˈæk.sə.dənt/
A crash involving a vehicle that causes damage or injury.
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suddenly
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/ˈsʌd.ən.li/
Quickly and without warning.
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destroy
A2
/dɪˈstɹɔɪ/
To damage something so badly that it no longer exists or cannot be used.
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danger
A2
/ˈdeɪn.d͡ʒɚ/
The possibility of being harmed or killed.
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emergency
A2
/ɪˈmɝ.d͡ʒən.si/
A sudden, dangerous situation that needs immediate action
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sudden
A2
/ˈsʌd.ən/
Happening quickly and without warning.
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adventure
A2
/ədˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ/
An exciting or unusual experience, often involving some risk or danger.
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endangered
A2
/ɛnˈdeɪndʒɝd/
At risk of dying out completely, said of animals or plants
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harmful
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/ˈhɑɹmfl̩/
Causing or able to cause harm or damage.
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Social Issues & Human Rights (1)
Ethics & Social Judgment (7)
fault
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/fɔlt/
Responsibility for something bad that has happened.
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straight
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/stɹeɪt/
Going in one direction without bending or curving.
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fair
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/ˈfɜː/
Treating everyone equally and according to the rules.
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honor
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/ˈɑ.nɚ/
Great respect given to someone who is admired or important.
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blame
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/bleɪm/
To say or think that someone or something is the cause of something bad.
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unfair
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/ʌnˈfɛɚ/
Not fair; not treating people equally or in a just way.
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dishonest
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/dɪˈsɑnɪst/
Not honest; likely to lie, cheat, or deceive people.
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Cause, Change & Process (19)
cause
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/kɔz/
The thing or person that makes something happen.
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upset
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/ɐpˈset/
Unhappy, worried, or distressed.
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create
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/kɹiːˈeɪt/
To bring something into existence.
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effect
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/əˈfɛkt/
A change or result produced by an action or cause.
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direct
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/dɑɪˈɹekt/
Going straight from one point to another, without stops or detours.
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freeze
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/ˈfɹiːz/
To become solid or turn to ice because of cold.
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arrange
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/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒ/
To make plans for something to happen.
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mix
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/ˈmɪks/
To combine two or more things so they become one.
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produce
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/pɹəˈd͡ʒuːs/
To make or manufacture something.
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reveal
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/ɹɪˈvil/
To make known something that was secret or unknown.
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smooth
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/smuːð/
Having an even surface with no bumps, lumps, or rough parts.
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increase
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/ɪnˈkɹiːs/
To become larger in size, amount, or number.
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bend
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/bɛnd/
To make something curved or to become curved.
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operate
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/ˈɑpəɹeɪt/
To control or make a machine, device, or system work.
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click
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/klɪk/
To press a button on a computer mouse, or to make a short sharp sound.
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develop
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/ˈɖɛʋᵊ.ləp/
To grow or change gradually into something bigger, stronger, or more advanced.
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improve
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/ɪmˈpɹuːv/
To make something better.
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establish
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/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/
To start or create something that is meant to last, such as a company or organization.
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consequence
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/ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwɛns/
A result or effect of an action or situation.
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Abstract Ideas (10)
truth
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/tɹuθ/
The real facts about something, rather than what is imagined or invented.
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beauty
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/ˈbjuti/
The quality of being very pleasing to look at or experience.
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meaning
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/ˈmi.nɪŋ/
What a word, sign, or action expresses or stands for.
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purpose
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/ˈpɝpəs/
The reason why something is done or made.
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value
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/ˈvæl.ju/
How much something is worth in money.
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ability
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/əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
the fact of being able to do something
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useful
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/ˈjusfl̩/
Helpful or able to be used for a practical purpose.
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symbol
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/ˈsɪmbəl/
A thing that stands for or represents an idea, quality, or feeling.
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wisdom
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/ˈwɪzdəm/
The ability to make good decisions using knowledge and experience.
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ideal
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/aɪˈdi(ə)l/
The best possible; perfect for a particular purpose.
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Actions & Processes (77)
care
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/kɛɚ/
To feel that something is important to you or to feel concern about it.
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hold
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/hold/
To carry or keep something in your hands or arms.
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chance
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/t͡ʃæns/
An opportunity to do something.
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luck
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/lʌk/
Good things that happen to you by chance rather than through your own effort.
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seem
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/siːm/
to give the impression of being or doing something
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catch
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/kat͡ʃ/
To stop and hold a moving object, usually with your hands.
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pull
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/pʉl/
To take hold of something and move it toward you or in the same direction as yourself.
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act
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/æk/
to do something or take action
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handle
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/ˈhæn.d(ə)l/
The part of an object that you hold to use or carry it.
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force
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/foɹs/
Physical power or strength used on something.
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offer
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/ˈɔfɚ/
To ask someone if they would like something, or to hold it out for them.
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hide
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/haɪd/
To put yourself somewhere where you cannot be seen or found.
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realize
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/ˈɹi(.ə)ˌlaɪz/
To suddenly understand or become aware of a fact or situation.
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push
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/pʊʃ/
To press against something or someone to move it away from you.
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support
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/səˈpoɹt/
To help or encourage someone or something, often by agreeing with them.
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bother
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/ˈbɔðə(ɹ)/
To annoy or disturb someone.
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favor
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/ˈfeɪ.vɚ/
A helpful act that you do for someone.
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allow
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/əˈlaʊ/
To let someone do something or let something happen.
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pressure
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/ˈpɹɛʒə/
A feeling of stress caused by demands or difficulties.
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pop
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/pɑp/
To burst with a short, sharp sound; to make something burst this way.
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necessary
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/ˈnɛs.əˌsɛ.ɹi/
Needed in order to do or achieve something.
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advice
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/ədˈvaɪs/
An opinion you give someone about what they should do.
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trick
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/tɹɪk/
A clever or dishonest act meant to fool or cheat someone.
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male
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/meːl/
Belonging to the sex that does not give birth or lay eggs; relating to men or boys.
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