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English Vocabulary
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unhappy
A2
/ʌnˈhæpi/
Sad; not feeling happy.
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developed
A2
/dɪˈvɛləpt/
(of a country) Wealthy, industrialized, and economically advanced.
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annoying
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/əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/
Making you feel slightly angry or impatient.
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uncomfortable
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/ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bl̩/
Not pleasant to use, wear, or sit in; causing physical discomfort.
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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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softly
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/ˈsɔftli/
In a quiet way; not loudly.
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fascinating
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/ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ/
So interesting that it holds your full attention.
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remote
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[ɹɪˈmoʊt]
Far away from towns, people, or other places; isolated.
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sandy
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/ˈsændi/
Covered with or containing sand.
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helpful
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/ˈhɛlp.fl̩/
Giving help; useful.
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thirsty
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/ˈθɝs.ti/
Feeling the need to drink.
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peaceful
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/ˈpiːsfl̩/
Quiet and calm, without noise or disturbance.
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enormous
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/ɪˈnoɹ.məs/
Extremely large in size, amount, or degree.
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happily
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/ˈhæp.ə.li/
In a happy, cheerful way.
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raw
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/ɹɔ/
(of food) Not cooked.
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blonde
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/blɑnd/
(of hair) Having a pale yellow or golden colour.
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appropriate
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/əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/
Suitable or right for a particular person, situation, or purpose.
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differently
A2
/ˈdɪfɹəntli/
In a way that is not the same.
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native
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/ˈneɪtəv/
Connected with the place where you were born.
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musical
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/ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/
Connected with music or its performance.
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retired
A2
/ɹɪˈtaɪəɹd/
No longer working, especially because of having reached old age.
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inner
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/ˈɪnɚ/
Located on the inside or closer to the centre.
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advanced
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/ədˈvænst/
At a higher level of skill, knowledge, or training.
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traditional
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/tɹəˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/
Following customs and beliefs that have existed for a long time.
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European
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/ˌjʊɹ.əˈpi.ən/
of or relating to Europe, its countries, peoples, or cultures
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nowadays
A2
/ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/
At the present time, especially compared with the past.
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fried
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/fɹaɪd/
Cooked in hot fat or oil.
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fairly
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/ˈfɛɹ.li/
To some degree but not very; quite.
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ideal
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/aɪˈdi(ə)l/
The best possible; perfect for a particular purpose.
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organized
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/ˈɔɹɡənaɪzd/
Arranged in a neat, efficient way.
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physically
A2
/ˈfɪzɪkəli/
In a way that relates to the body.
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elsewhere
A2
/ˈɛlsˌʍɛɹ/
In, at, or to another place.
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luckily
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/ˈlʌkəli/
In a fortunate way; by good fortune.
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significant
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/sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.kənt/
Large or important enough to have a noticeable effect.
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African
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/ˈæfrɪkən/
relating to Africa or its countries, peoples, cultures, or natural features
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surprising
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/sɚˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/
Causing surprise; unexpected.
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teenage
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/ˈtiːˌneɪdʒ/
Aged between 13 and 19 years old.
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kindly
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/ˈkaɪndli/
In a kind and caring way.
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comic
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/ˈkɑmɪk/
Funny and meant to make people laugh.
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pacific
A2
/pəˈsɪfɪk/
Calm and peaceful; tending to avoid conflict.
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blank
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/ˈblæŋk/
With no writing, marks, or pictures on it; empty.
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fortunately
A2
/ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/
By good luck; happily (used to introduce something good).
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loudly
A2
/ˈlaʊdli/
In a way that makes a lot of noise; at a high volume.
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marvelous
A2
/ˈmɑɹvələs/
Extremely good or enjoyable; wonderful.
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convenient
A2
/kənˈvinjənt/
Useful, easy to use, and suited to your needs.
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dizzy
A2
/ˈdɪzi/
Feeling as if everything is spinning and you might fall over.
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included
A2
/ɪnˈkluːdɪd/
Contained as part of something, often at no extra charge.
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sleepy
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/ˈsliːpi/
Tired and ready to fall asleep.
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precise
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/pɹɪˈsaɪs/
Exact, clear, and accurate.
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wooden
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/ˈwʊdn̩/
Made of wood.
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greedy
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/ˈɡɹiːdi/
Wanting much more money, food, or power than you need.
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good-looking
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/ˈɡʊdˈlʊk.ɪŋ/
Physically attractive.
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relaxed
A2
/ɹɪˈlækst/
Calm and free from worry, stress, or tension.
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correctly
A2
/kəˈɹɛk(t).li/
In a way that has no mistakes; the right way.
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logical
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/ˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/
Sensible and based on clear reasons.
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crowded
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/ˈkɹaʊdɪd/
Full of people or things, with very little space.
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sadly
A2
/ˈsædli/
Used to say that something is unfortunate or disappointing.
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importantly
A2
/ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/
Used to point out that what follows matters a lot.
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suitable
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[ˈsju.tə.bɫ̩]
Right or appropriate for a particular purpose, person, or occasion.
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strongly
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/ˈstɹɔŋli/
In a way that shows powerful feeling or firm opinion.
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unpleasant
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/ʌnˈplɛzn̩t/
Not enjoyable; making you feel uncomfortable, annoyed, or upset
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mainly
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/ˈmeɪnli/
For the most part; chiefly.
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slim
A2
/slɪm/
Attractively thin; slender.
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automatic
A2
/ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/
Working by itself, without a person needing to control it.
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unnecessary
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/ʌnˈnɛs.əˌsɛɹ.i/
Not needed
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underwater
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/ʌndɚˈwɔtəɹ/
Below the surface of the water.
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additional
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/əˈdɪʃənəl/
more than what is usual or already there; extra
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frightening
A2
/ˈfɹaɪtənɪŋ/
Making you feel afraid; scary.
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artificial
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/ˌɑːr.təˈfɪʃ.l̩/
Made by people rather than occurring in nature.
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noisy
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/ˈnɔɪzi/
Making a lot of noise, especially loud or unpleasant noise.
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overseas
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/ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/
To or in a foreign country, especially one across the sea.
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lively
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/ˈlaɪvli/
Full of energy and enthusiasm.
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tidy
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/ˈtaɪ.di/
Arranged neatly, with everything in its proper place; not messy.
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acceptable
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/əkˈsɛp.tə.bəl/
Good enough to be approved or allowed.
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aged
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/ˈeɪ.dʒɪd/
Having a particular number of years; being a certain age.
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greatly
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/ˈɡɹeɪtli/
Very much; to a large extent.
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elderly
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/ˈɛldɚli/
Old; used as a polite way to describe an old person.
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regularly
A2
/ˈɹɛɡjəlɚli/
Often and at fixed or even times.
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gradually
A2
/ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəli/
Slowly, in small steps over a period of time.
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successfully
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/səkˈses.fə.li/
In a way that achieves what was wanted; without failing.
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Australian
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/ɑːˈstreɪl.jən/
of, from, or relating to Australia, its people, languages, or culture
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Olympic
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/əˈlɪmpɪk/
Relating to the Olympic Games.
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weekly
A2
/ˈwiːk.li/
Happening or done once a week or every week.
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roughly
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/ˈrʌfli/
Approximately; not exactly.
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automatically
A2
/ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪ.k(ə.)li/
By itself, without a person controlling it.
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worldwide
A2
/ˈwɝldˌwaɪd/
Existing or happening in every part of the world.
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impatient
A2
/ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/
Easily annoyed by waiting or delays.
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disappointing
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/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
Not as good as you hoped or expected; causing disappointment.
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toothbrush
A2
/ˈtuθ.bɹʌʃ/
A small brush used with toothpaste to clean the teeth.
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partly
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/ˈpɑɹtli/
In some degree but not completely.
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boiled
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/bɔɪld/
Cooked in hot bubbling water.
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secondly
A2
/ˈsɛk.(ə)ndli/
used to introduce the second point in a list or argument
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well-known
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/ˌwɛlˈnoʊn/
Known by many people; famous.
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smoothly
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/ˈsmuːðli/
Without any problems or difficulties.
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grilled
A2
/ɡɹɪld/
Cooked over or under direct heat.
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colorful
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/ˈkʌl.əɹ.fl̩/
Having bright or many colours.
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