English Vocabulary
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actually
A2
/ˈæk.t͡ʃ(u.)(ə.)li/
used to say what is really true, especially when it is surprising
bit
A2
/bɪt/
A small amount or piece of something.
probably
A2
/ˈpɹɑ.bə.bli/
Almost certainly; very likely.
exactly
A2
/ɪɡˈzæk(t).li/
In a way that is completely correct or precise.
crazy
A2
/ˈkɹæɪ.zi/
Very foolish, strange, or hard to believe.
quite
A2
/ˈkwaɪt/
To a fairly large degree; rather.
almost
A2
/ˈɔː(l)məs/
Very nearly, but not completely.
anymore
A2
/ˌɛn.iˈmɔɹ/
Any longer; from now on (used in negatives and questions).
shot
A2
/ʃɑt/
The act of firing a gun, or the sound it makes.
trouble
A2
/ˈtɹɐb.əl/
A problem, difficulty, or worry.
fact
A2
/fækt/
A piece of information that is true and can be proven.
alright
A2
/aːˈɹiːt/
Good enough; satisfactory; okay.
serious
A2
/ˈsɪɹ.i.əs/
Important and possibly worrying; not small or trivial.
possible
A2
/ˈpɒs.ɪ.bl̩/
Able to happen or exist.
rather
A2
/ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/
To a fairly large degree; quite.
drop
A2
/dɹɑp/
A very small amount of liquid that forms a rounded shape.
strange
A2
/stɹeɪnd͡ʒ/
Unusual or surprising in a way that is hard to understand.
worse
A2
/wɔːs/
Comparative of bad; of lower quality or in a poorer condition.
completely
A2
/kəmˈpliːtli/
In every way; totally.
seriously
A2
/ˈsɪɹ.i.əs li/
In a serious way; treating something as important and not as a joke.
rock
A2
/rɑk/
The hard solid material that forms part of the Earth's surface; a large stone.
simple
A2
/ˈsəm.pəl/
Easy to do or understand; not difficult.
normal
A2
/ˈnɔɹ.məl/
Usual, ordinary, or expected; not strange or surprising.
certain
A2
/ˈsɝ.tən/
Completely sure that something is true.
deep
A2
/diːp/
Going a long way down from the top or surface.
especially
A2
/ɪˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/
More than usual; to a greater degree than normal.
impossible
A2
/ɪmˈpɑ.sə.bəl/
Not able to be done or to happen.
accept
A2
/əkˈsɛpt/
to take something that is offered to you
huge
A2
/hjud͡ʒ/
Extremely large in size or amount.
magic
A2
/ˈmæd͡ʒɪk/
The power to make impossible things happen by using special words, spells, or rituals.
knock
A2
/nɑk/
To hit a surface with your knuckles to make a sound, especially on a door.
worst
A2
/wɔːst/
Superlative of bad; of the lowest quality or in the poorest condition.
escape
A2
/ɪˈskeɪp/
To get free from a place where you were trapped or held.
low
A2
/ˈlaː/
Smaller than usual in amount, level, or degree.
indeed
A2
/ɪnˈdid/
Used to add emphasis or confirm that something is true.
silly
A2
/ˈsɪl.i/
Foolish or showing a lack of good sense, often in an amusing way.
however
A2
/haʊˈɛvɚ/
Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with what was said before.
fresh
A2
/fɹɛʃ/
Recently made, picked, or produced; not old or stale.
ray
A2
/ɹeɪ/
A narrow beam of light or other energy.
extra
A2
/ˈɛkstɹə/
More than what is usual, expected, or needed; additional.
simply
A2
/ˈsɪmpli/
Only; nothing more than.
grace
A2
/ɡɹeɪs/
Smooth, elegant, and beautiful movement.
excellent
A2
/ˈɛkslənt/
Extremely good; of the highest quality.
common
A2
/ˈkɑ.mən/
Happening or found often; usual.
flying
A2
/ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/
Able to fly or moving through the air.
hardly
A2
/ˈhɑɹdli/
Almost not; only to a very small degree.
possibly
A2
/ˈpɒs.ɪ.bli/
Perhaps; maybe.
challenge
A2
/ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪnd͡ʒ/
A difficult task that tests someone's ability.
strength
A2
/[st̠͡ɹ̠ɛŋkθ]/
The physical power that lets you do hard things like lifting.
size
A2
/saɪz/
how big or small something is
nearly
A2
/ˈnɪɹli/
Almost, but not completely or exactly.
fantastic
A2
/fænˈtæs.tɪk/
Extremely good; wonderful.
truly
A2
/ˈtɹuːli/
In a real and genuine way; really.
survive
A2
/sɚˈvaɪv/
To stay alive, especially after a dangerous or difficult situation.
perfectly
A2
/ˈpɝ.fɪk(t).li/
In a way that has no faults or mistakes.
original
A2
/əˈɹəd͡ʒ.ə.nəl/
Existing first, before any copies or changes were made.
condition
A2
/kənˈɖi.ʃən/
The state that someone or something is in at a particular time.
unfortunately
A2
/ʌnˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/
Used to show that you are sorry or disappointed about something.
heat
A2
/ˈhiːt/
The quality of being hot; high temperature.
exist
A2
/ɛɡˈzɪst/
To be real or present; to have being.
weak
A2
/wi(ː)k/
Not physically strong.
slowly
A2
/ˈslaːli/
At a slow speed; not quickly.
model
A2
/ˈmɑ.dl̩/
A small copy of an object, often used to show how the real thing looks or works.
path
A2
/pɑːθ/
A narrow track for walking, often through fields, woods, or a garden.
soft
A2
/sɔft/
Easy to press, bend, or shape; not hard.
castle
A2
/ˈkæsəl/
A large strong building with thick walls, built in the past to defend against attack.
likely
A2
/ˈlaɪkli/
Probably going to happen or be true.
shape
A2
/ˈʃeɪp/
The outer form of something, such as a circle or square.
particular
A2
/pəˈtɪk.jə.lə/
Used to talk about one specific thing rather than others in general.
badly
A2
/ˈbæd.li/
In a poor or unsatisfactory way; not well.
golden
A2
/ˈɡoʊl.dən/
Having the bright, warm yellow colour of gold.
mystery
A2
/ˈmɪs.t(ə.)ɹi/
Something that is hard or impossible to understand or explain.
palace
A2
/ˈpæl.ɪs/
A large, grand building where a king, queen, or other ruler lives.
mirror
A2
/ˈmiɹ.ɚ/
A piece of glass with a special backing that you can see your reflection in.
monkey
A2
/ˈmʊŋki/
A small to medium-sized animal that usually has a long tail and lives mainly in trees.
extremely
A2
/ɪksˈtɹimli/
To a very great degree; very.
tip
A2
/ˈtɪp/
A small amount of extra money given to thank someone for a service, such as a waiter.
mostly
A2
/ˈmoʊstli/
In most cases; for the most part; mainly.
champagne
A2
/ʃæmˈpeɪn/
A sparkling white wine, traditionally from the Champagne region of France.
dust
A2
/dʌst/
Fine, dry powder made of tiny bits of dirt or other matter that settles on surfaces or floats in the air.
ordinary
A2
/ˈɔɹdɪnɛɹi/
Normal and not special in any way; everyday.
pilot
A2
/ˈpaɪ.lət/
A person who flies an aircraft.
wide
A2
/wɑed/
Measuring a large distance from one side to the other.
solution
A2
/səˈl(j)uːʃən/
A way of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
effort
A2
/ˈɛf.ɚt/
The physical or mental energy used to do something.
unusual
A2
/ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/
Not usual or common; different from what you normally see
shadow
A2
/ˈʃædoʊ/
A dark shape made on a surface when something blocks the light.
similar
A2
/ˈsɪm.ə.lɚ/
Almost the same, sharing features but not exactly alike.
fully
A2
/ˈfʊli/
Completely; to the greatest possible degree.
robin
A2
/ˈɹɑ.bɪn/
A small songbird with a bright red or orange breast.
rope
A2
/ɹoʊp/
A strong, thick cord made of twisted fibres or wires.
duck
A2
/dʌk/
A common water bird with a flat beak, short legs, and webbed feet.
detail
A2
/ˈdi.teɪl/
A single small fact or piece of information about something.
heavily
A2
/ˈhɛvɪli/
To a great degree; very much.
quietly
A2
/ˈkwaɪ.ɪt.li/
Making little or no sound.
quality
A2
/ˈkwɑ.lə.ti/
How good or bad something is.