English Vocabulary
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30 words
sir
A2
/sɝ/
a polite way of addressing a man, especially one you do not know or who is older or more important
stuff
A2
/stɐf/
Things in general, when you do not say exactly what they are.
able
A2
/[ˈeɪ̯.bw]/
having the power, skill, or chance to do something
perhaps
A2
/pɚˈhæps/
Used to say that something is possible but not certain; maybe.
certainly
A2
/ˈsɝ.tn̩.li/
Without any doubt; definitely.
frank
A2
/ˈfɹæŋk/
Honest and direct, even when the truth may be uncomfortable.
lovely
A2
/ˈlʌv.li/
Very beautiful or attractive.
patient
A2
/ˈpeɪʃənt/
Able to stay calm and wait without getting annoyed.
character
A2
/ˈkæɹ(ə)ktɚ/
A person in a story, film, or play.
brilliant
A2
/ˈbɹɪljənt/
Very good; excellent or wonderful.
brave
A2
/bɹæɪv/
Showing courage when facing danger, difficulty, or pain.
familiar
A2
/fəˈmɪl.jɚ/
Easy to recognize because you have seen, heard, or known it before.
clever
A2
/ˈklɛv.ɚ/
Quick to learn and understand things; intelligent.
rude
A2
/ɹud/
Not polite; behaving in a way that upsets or offends other people.
behave
A2
/bɪˈheɪv/
To act in a particular way.
confident
A2
/ˈkɑnfɪdənt/
Feeling sure of yourself and your abilities.
personality
A2
/ˌpɜɹ.səˈnæ.lə.ti/
The qualities and behaviour that make one person different from another.
intelligent
A2
/ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/
able to learn, understand, and think clearly; clever.
lazy
A2
/ˈleɪzi/
Not willing to work or make an effort.
description
A2
/dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/
A piece of writing or speech that says what someone or something is like.
creative
A2
/kɹiˈeɪtɪv/
Having or showing original ideas and imagination.
polite
A2
/pəˈlaɪt/
Behaving in a way that shows good manners and respect for others.
kindly
A2
/ˈkaɪndli/
In a kind and caring way.
greet
A2
/ɡɹiːt/
To welcome someone in a friendly way when you meet them.
unpleasant
A2
/ʌnˈplɛzn̩t/
Not enjoyable; making you feel uncomfortable, annoyed, or upset
colorful
A2
/ˈkʌl.əɹ.fl̩/
Having bright or many colours.
uncertain
A2
/ʌnˈsɜɹ.tən/
Not sure or confident about something.
dreamer
A2
/ˈdɹimɚ/
a person who is dreaming while asleep
informal
A2
/ɪnˈfɔɹ.m(ə)l/
Relaxed and friendly, not following strict rules or ceremony.
chimpanzee
A2
/tʃɪmˈpænzi/
An intelligent African ape that is one of the closest living relatives of humans.