English Vocabulary

• A1 844 words
• A2 1567 words
• B1 2503 words
• B2 3299 words
• C1 2769 words
• C2 7351 words
• C2+ 8965 words

Grammar & Function Words (59)

unless B1
/ənˈlɛs/ Except if; used to say something will happen if a condition is not met. M S
buddy B1
/ˈbʌd.i/ A friend M S
whether B1
/ˈwɛðə(ɹ)/ Used to introduce a choice or doubt between two or more possibilities. M S
according B1
/əˈkɔɹ.dɪŋ/ according to: as stated, reported, or believed by a particular person or source M S
whoever B1
/huˈɛvɚ/ Any person that; the person that. M S
nor B1
/nɔɹ/ And not; used after "neither" or another negative to add a second negative idea. M S
ought B1
/ʊt/ Used to say that something is the right or sensible thing to do. M S
onto B1
/ˈɑn.tu/ To a position on top of or on the surface of something. M S
ours B1
/ˈaʊɚz/ The thing or things that belong to us. M S
whenever B1
/wəˈnɛvɚ/ At any time that; on any occasion that. M S
including B1
/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/ Used to mention one or more members of a larger group just named. M S
per B1
/pɝ/ For each. M S
wherever B1
/(h)wɛɹˈɛvɚ/ In, at, or to any place that. M S
despite B1
/dɪˈspaɪt/ Without being affected or stopped by something; in spite of. M S
agreement B1
/əˈɡɹiːmənt/ An arrangement between people or groups about what each will do. M S
throughout B1
/θɹuːˈaʊt/ In every part of a place. M S
vice B1
/ˈvaɪs/ Bad or immoral behavior, or a bad habit. M S
underneath B1
/ˌʌndɚˈniθ/ Directly below or under something. M S
forth B1
/fɔɹθ/ Forward in place, time, or order. M S
beneath B1
/bɪˈniːθ/ Under or below something. M S
provided B1
/prəˈvaɪdəd/ Only if a particular condition is met. M S
various B1
/ˈvɛəɹi.əs/ Several different; more than one of various kinds. M S
regarding B1
/ɹɪˈɡɑɹdɪŋ/ About; concerning a particular subject. M S
fur B1
/fɝ/ The soft, thick hair that covers many animals. M S

Numbers & Quantity (62)

charge B1
/t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ The amount of money asked for goods or services. M S
killing B1
/ˈkɪl.ɪŋ/ The act of causing someone or something to die. M S
bunch B1
/bʌnt͡ʃ/ A number of things growing or fastened together in a cluster. M S
total B1
/ˈtoʊ.tl̩/ Complete; absolute; with nothing left out. M S
amount B1
/əˈmaʊnt/ How much there is of something. M S
loss B1
/lɔs/ The fact of no longer having something you once had. M S
rise B1
/ɹaɪz/ To move upward or go higher. M S
odd B1
/ɑd/ Strange or unusual; different from what you expect. M S
pot B1
/pɑt/ A deep round container used for cooking or for growing plants. M S
mass B1
/mæs/ A large amount or quantity of something with no clear shape. M S
trace B1
/tɹeɪs/ A sign that something or someone has been present. M S
percent B1
/pɚˈsɛnt/ One part in every hundred, written with the sign %. M S
reward B1
/ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ Something you are given for doing something good or useful. M S
dozen B1
/ˈdʌzən/ A group or set of twelve. M S
particularly B1
/pəˈtɪkjəli/ More than usually; especially. M S
fifth B1
/ˈfɪfθ/ Coming after the fourth and before the sixth in order. M S
cap B1
/kæp/ A soft, close-fitting hat, often with a part that sticks out at the front. M S
purse B1
/pɜɹs/ A small bag for carrying money. M S
gain B1
/ɡeɪn/ To get or obtain something useful or valuable. M S
equal B1
/ˈiːkwəl/ The same in amount, value, size, or level as something else. M S
limit B1
/ˈlɪm.ɪt/ The greatest amount of something that is allowed or possible. M S
absolute B1
/ˈæb.səˌlut/ complete and total M S
instance B1
/ˈɪnstəns/ A single example or case of something happening. M S
limited B1
/ˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/ Small in amount, number, or range; not plentiful. M S

Space, Position & Direction (246)

hang B1
/ˈhæŋ/ To attach something at the top so the rest hangs down freely. M S
entire B1
/ɪnˈtaɪɚ/ Whole or complete, with no part left out. M S
stuck B1
/stʌk/ Unable to move from a place or position. M S
rid B1
/ˈrɪd/ To free yourself or a place from something unwanted (used with 'of'). M S
heaven B1
/ˈhɛvən/ In many religions, the home of God where good people are believed to go after death. M S
pregnant B1
/ˈpɹɛɡnənt/ Carrying a developing baby inside the body. M S
throat B1
/ˈθɹoʊt/ The front part of the neck. M S
lay B1
/leɪ/ To put something down carefully, usually in a flat position. M S
blind B1
/ˈblaɪ̯nd/ Not able to see. M S
hanging B1
/ˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/ Attached at the top so that the rest falls down freely. M S
turning B1
/ˈtɝ.nɪŋ/ A place where a road branches off from another; a side road or junction. M S
universe B1
/ˈjuːnəˌvɝs/ Everything that exists, including all of space, time, and matter. M S
distance B1
/ˈdɪstəns/ The amount of space between two places or points. M S
gentleman B1
/ˈd͡ʒɛn.təl.mən/ A polite, well-mannered man. M S
access B1
/ˈækˌsɛs/ The right or chance to use, enter, or reach something. M S
covered B1
/ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/ Having something spread over or laid on top of it. M S
connection B1
/kəˈnɛkʃ(ə)n/ A relationship or link between things or events. M S
cancer B1
/ˈkæːnsə/ A serious disease in which abnormal cells grow and spread in the body. M S
location B1
/loʊˈkeɪʃən/ A particular place or position. M S
grave B1
/ɡɹeɪv/ A place in the ground where a dead body is buried, often marked by a stone. M S
sexual B1
/sɛk.ʃu.əl/ Relating to physical attraction or activity between people. M S
aside B1
/əˈsaɪd/ To or toward one side so as to be out of the way. M S
central B1
/ˈsɛntɹ(ə)l/ In or near the middle of an area or thing. M S
remove B1
/ɹɪˈmuv/ To take something away from a place. M S

Time (112)

involved B1
/ɪnˈvoːvd/ Taking part in something, or connected to it M S
lately B1
/ˈleɪt.li/ Recently; in the recent past. M S
season B1
[ˈsi.zn̩] One of the four parts of the year: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. M S
expected B1
/ɪkˈspɛk.tɪd/ Thought likely to happen or arrive. M S
eventually B1
/ɪˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.ə.li/ In the end, especially after a long time or many problems. M S
positive B1
/ˈpɑzɪtɪv/ Hopeful, confident, and focused on good things. M S
march B1
/mɑɹt͡ʃ/ An organized walk by many people to protest or support something. M S
former B1
/ˈfɔɹmɚ/ Belonging to an earlier time; previous. M S
spending B1
/ˈspɛndɪŋ/ The amount of money that is spent, especially by a government or organization. M S
sometime B1
/ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/ At a time that is not stated exactly. M S
previously B1
/ˈpɹivi.əsli/ At an earlier time; before now. M S
normally B1
/ˈnɔɹ.mə.li/ Usually; most of the time. M S
current B1
/kəˈrɛɳʈ/ Happening or existing now; belonging to the present time. M S
flash B1
/flæʃ/ To shine suddenly and brightly, often for a short time. M S
possibility B1
/ˌpɑ.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/ The chance that something may happen or be true. M S
term B1
/tɝm/ A word or phrase used to name a particular thing, often in a special field. M S
afterwards B1
/ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/ At a later time; after something else has happened. M S
launch B1
/lɑːnt͡ʃ/ To start something new, such as a product, project, or campaign. M S
warrior B1
/ˈwɔɹiɚ/ A brave or experienced fighter, especially in past times. M S
frozen B1
/ˈfɹoʊzn̩/ Turned hard because of extreme cold; in ice form. M S
occasion B1
/əˈkeɪʒən/ A particular time when something happens. M S
ad B1
/ˌeɪˈdi/ a picture, short film, or notice that tries to sell something or give information M S
monitor B1
/ˈmɑ.nɪ.tɚ/ A screen that shows information from a computer. M S
previous B1
/ˈpɹi.vi.əs/ Happening or existing before the present one in time or order. M S

People & Society (196)

sort B1
/soɹt/ A type or kind of thing or person. M S
sex B1
/sɛks/ Whether a person or animal is male or female, based on their body and reproductive role. M S
chief B1
/t͡ʃiːf/ The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe. M S
general B1
/ˈd͡ʒen.(ə.)ɹəl/ Relating to the main parts of something rather than the details. M S
detective B1
/dɪˈtɛktɪv/ A police officer whose job is to solve crimes by gathering evidence. M S
drunk B1
/dɹʌŋk/ Affected by drinking too much alcohol, so you cannot think or act normally. M S
gay B1
/ɡeɪ/ Sexually attracted to people of the same sex; homosexual. M S
prince B1
/pɹɪns/ The son of a king or queen, or a male member of a royal family. M S
spirit B1
/ˈspɪɹɪt/ The non-physical part of a person, thought of as the seat of feelings and character; the soul. M S
fellow B1
/ˈfɛloʊ/ A man or boy, often used in a friendly or casual way. M S
monster B1
/ˈmɑnstɚ/ A large, frightening, imaginary creature. M S
opening B1
/ˈoʊ.pə.nɪŋ/ A gap or hole that you can pass through or see through. M S
funeral B1
/ˈfju.nəɹ.əl/ A ceremony held for a person who has died, usually with a burial or cremation. M S
personally B1
/ˈpɝ.sə.nə.li/ Used to give your own opinion. M S
dating B1
/ˈdeɪtɪŋ/ The activity of going out with people to find a romantic partner. M S
murderer B1
/ˈmɝdɚɚ/ A person who kills another person on purpose. M S
liar B1
/ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ A person who tells lies, especially one who lies often. M S
giant B1
/ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ənt/ Extremely large. M S
poison B1
/ˈpoɪ.zən/ A substance that can harm or kill a living thing if it is swallowed, breathed in, or absorbed. M S
governor B1
/ˈɡʌv(ə)nə(ɹ)/ The person in charge of running a state or region, especially in the United States. M S
prisoner B1
/ˈpɹɪzənɚ/ A person who is kept in a prison. M S
sports B1
/spɔɹts/ Physical games and activities played according to rules; plural of sport. M S
reputation B1
/ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/ The general opinion that people have about someone or something. M S
beloved B1
/bɪˈlʌvd/ Loved very much. M S

Family & Relationships (21)

marriage B1
/ˈmæɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ The legal or formal union of two people as partners for life. M S
relationship B1
/ɹəˈleɪʃ(ə)nˌʃɪp/ The way in which two or more people, groups, or things are connected or behave toward each other. M S
princess B1
/ˈpɹɪnsɛs/ A daughter or granddaughter of a king or queen. M S
bull B1
/ˈbʊl/ A large adult male of the cattle family M S
cheat B1
/t͡ʃiːt/ To break the rules in order to gain an unfair advantage. M S
related B1
/ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/ Connected with something, especially by sharing a topic, cause, or quality. M S
divorced B1
/dɪˈvɔː(ɹ)st/ No longer married because your marriage has been legally ended. M S
nephew B1
/ˈnɛf.ju/ The son of your brother or sister. M S
honeymoon B1
/ˈhʌn.iˌmuːn/ A holiday taken by a couple just after they get married. M S
niece B1
/nis/ The daughter of your brother or sister. M S
relative B1
/ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ A member of your family. M S
faithful B1
/ˈfeɪθ.fl̩/ Loyal and able to be trusted over time. M S
household B1
/ˈhaʊshoʊld/ All the people who live together in one house. M S
fiance B1
/fiˈɑnseɪ/ a man who is engaged to be married M S
godmother B1
/ˈɡɑdˌmʌðɚ/ a female godparent who sponsors a child at baptism and traditionally supports the child's religious upbringing M S
motherland B1
/ˈmʌðɚˌlænd/ The country where you were born or where your family comes from. M S
parental B1
/pəˈɹen.təl/ Relating to or typical of a parent. M S
great-grandfather B1
/ˌɡreɪtˈɡrændˌfɑðər/ the grandfather of one of your parents; the father of a grandparent M S
unrelated B1
/ˌənrɪˈleɪtɪd/ Not connected with each other M S
kiddie B1
/ˈkɪd.i/ a young child; an informal and sometimes affectionate term M S
girlhood B1
/ˈgɝːlˌhʊd/ the period of life when a female person is a girl M S

Emotions & Feelings (121)

kiss B1
/kɪs/ To touch someone with your lips to show love, affection, or greeting. M S
forgive B1
/fɚˈɡɪv/ To stop being angry at someone for something they did wrong. M S
proud B1
/ˈpɹæʊ̯d/ Feeling happy and satisfied about something you or someone close to you has done. M S
pleasure B1
/ˈplɛʒɚ/ A feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction. M S
kick B1
/kɪk/ To hit something with your foot. M S
shame B1
/ʃeɪm/ A painful feeling of guilt or embarrassment about something you have done. M S
horrible B1
/ˈhɔɹ.ɪ.bəl/ Very unpleasant or bad. M S
ugh B1
/ʌɡ/ used to express disgust, aversion, horror, or strong annoyance M S
jealous B1
/ˈd͡ʒɛ.ləs/ Unhappy because you want something that someone else has. M S
lonely B1
/ˈloʊnli/ Unhappy because you are alone or have no friends near you. M S
burning B1
/ˈbɝnɪŋ/ On fire. M S
scare B1
/skɛɚ/ To make someone feel frightened. M S
ashamed B1
/əˈʃeɪmd/ Feeling embarrassed or guilty about something you have done. M S
scary B1
/ˈskɛə.ɹi/ Causing fear or worry; frightening. M S
courage B1
/ˈkʌ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ The ability to face danger, pain, or fear without giving up. M S
disgusting B1
/dɪsˈɡʊstɪŋ/ Extremely unpleasant and making you feel sick. M S
desire B1
/dɪˈzaɪɹ/ A strong feeling of wanting something. M S
desperate B1
/ˈdɛs.p(ə.)ɹət/ Needing or wanting something so much that you will do anything to get it. M S
dramatic B1
/dɹəˈmætɪk/ Sudden, large, and very noticeable. M S
anger B1
/ˈæ̝ŋɡɚ/ A strong feeling you have when something has hurt, annoyed, or treated you unfairly. M S
passion B1
/ˈpæʃən/ A very strong feeling, such as love, excitement, or anger. M S
confidence B1
/ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/ The feeling that you can do things well and succeed. M S
hopefully B1
/ˈhoʊp.fə.li/ Used to say that you hope something will happen. M S
miserable B1
/ˈmɪz(ə)ɹəbəl/ Very unhappy or uncomfortable. M S

Describing People (44)

dude B1
/duːd/ A man, especially a young one (informal). M S
smart B1
/smɑɹt/ Intelligent and clever. M S
honest B1
/ˈɑ.nɪst/ Always telling the truth and not cheating or lying. M S
dare B1
/dɛ(ə)ɹ/ To be brave enough to do something risky or frightening. M S
honestly B1
/ˈɑ.nɪst.li/ In a truthful and sincere way. M S
goodness B1
/ˈɡʊdnəs/ The quality of being kind, moral, and good. M S
capable B1
/ˈkeɪ.bə.bəl/ Having the ability or qualities needed to do something well. M S
nasty B1
/ˈnaː.sti/ Very unpleasant or disgusting. M S
cruel B1
/ˈkɹuːəl/ Causing pain or suffering on purpose, without caring; unkind. M S
shy B1
/ʃaɪ/ Nervous or uncomfortable around other people. M S
selfish B1
/ˈsɛlf.ɪʃ/ caring only about yourself and not about other people M S
generous B1
/ˈdʒɛnɝəs/ Willing to give money, time, or help freely. M S
loyal B1
/ˈlɔɪəl/ Always supporting and staying faithful to a person, group, or cause. M S
stubborn B1
/ˈstʌbɚn/ Refusing to change your mind or do what others want. M S
talented B1
/ˈtæləntɪd/ Having a natural ability to do something very well. M S
magnificent B1
/mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/ Very impressive and beautiful; grand and splendid. M S
keen B1
/kin/ Very interested in or enthusiastic about something. M S
kindness B1
/ˈkaɪnd.nəs/ The quality of being kind, caring, and generous toward others. M S
bold B1
/ˈbɒld/ Brave and confident; willing to take risks. M S
compliment B1
/ˈkɑmpləmənt/ Something nice you say to praise or admire someone. M S
deed B1
/diːd/ Something that is done; an action. M S
reference B1
/ˈɹɛf.ə.ɹɛns/ A mention of something or someone. M S
regard B1
/ɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ To think of someone or something in a particular way. M S
courageous B1
/kəˈɹeɪd͡ʒəs/ Having or showing courage; brave. M S

Describing Qualities (336)

sometimes B1
/ˈsʌm.taɪmz/ On some occasions but not always. M S
absolutely B1
/ˌæb.səˈlut.li/ completely and totally M S
weird B1
/ˈwiɚd/ Strange, unusual, or hard to explain. M S
totally B1
/ˈtoʊ.tə.li/ Completely; in every way. M S
stick B1
/ˈstɪk/ A thin piece of wood, especially one that has fallen from a tree. M S
mess B1
/mɛs/ A dirty or untidy state; a place where things are not in order. M S
prove B1
/pɹuːv/ To show that something is true by giving evidence. M S
obviously B1
/ˈɑ(b).vi(.)əs.li/ In a way that is easy to see or understand; clearly. M S
awesome B1
/ˈɔ.səm/ Extremely good or impressive (informal). M S
spot B1
/spɑt/ A particular place or area. M S
department B1
/dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/ A separate part of a large organization, company, or shop. M S
ridiculous B1
/ɹɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/ So silly or unreasonable that it deserves to be laughed at. M S
main B1
/ˈmeɪn/ Most important; chief or principal. M S
tight B1
/taɪt/ Fitting your body very closely. M S
somehow B1
/ˈsʌmhaʊ/ In some way that is not known or explained. M S
incredible B1
/ɪŋˈkɹɛdəbəl/ Amazing, wonderful, or extremely good. M S
fake B1
/feɪ̯k/ Not real; made to look genuine in order to deceive. M S
proof B1
/pɹuf/ Information or facts that show something is true. M S
ugly B1
/ˈʌɡli/ Unpleasant to look at; not beautiful. M S
bullet B1
/ˈbʊl.ɪt/ A small piece of metal that is fired from a gun M S
sword B1
[sɔɹd] A weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for cutting or stabbing. M S
tiny B1
/ˈtaɪni/ Extremely small. M S
property B1
/ˈpɹɑpɚti/ A building or piece of land that someone owns. M S
insane B1
/ɪnˈseɪn/ Seriously mentally ill. M S

Communication (55)

swear B1
/ˈswɛɚ/ To use rude or offensive language. M S
yo B1
/joʊ/ informal: a greeting or call used to attract someone's attention M S
written B1
/ˈɹɪ.tn̩/ Expressed in writing rather than spoken. M S
doc B1
/dɑk/ An informal word for a doctor. M S
Japanese B1
/ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/ relating to Japan, its people, culture, or language M S
spoken B1
/ˈspoʊ.kən/ Past participle of speak. M S
leading B1
/ˈlidɪŋ/ Most important, best, or most successful. M S
rolling B1
/ˈɹol.ɪŋ/ Rising and falling in gentle slopes, used to describe land. M S
accent B1
/ˈæk.sɛnt/ the way someone pronounces words, showing where they come from M S
comment B1
/ˈkɒm.ɛnt/ Something you say or write that gives your opinion or reaction. M S
respond B1
/ɹɪˈspɑnd/ To say or write something back; to reply. M S
announce B1
/əˈnaʊn(t)s/ To tell people about something officially or publicly. M S
aha B1
/ɑˈhɑ/ used to express sudden understanding, discovery, or recognition M S
declare B1
/dɪˈklɛɚ/ To announce something publicly or officially. M S
platform B1
/ˈplætfɔɹm/ The area beside the tracks at a station where you get on and off a train. M S
negotiate B1
/nəˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ To discuss something with others in order to reach an agreement. M S
label B1
[ˈleː.b(ə)ɫ] A small piece of paper or other material attached to something to give information about it. M S
presentation B1
/pɹisɛnˈteɪʃən/ A talk in which you show or explain something to a group of people. M S
persuade B1
/pə(ɹ)ˈsweɪd/ To make someone agree to do or believe something by giving them good reasons. M S
translation B1
/tɹænzˈleɪʃən/ Words or text that have been changed from one language into another. M S
initial B1
/ɪˈnɪʃəl/ Happening at the very beginning; first. M S
Arabic B1
/ˈærəbɪk/ a Semitic language spoken across North Africa and the Middle East and used as the liturgical language of Islam M S
definition B1
/ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/ A statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase. M S
translate B1
/tɹænzˈleɪt/ To change words from one language into another. M S

Mind & Cognition (63)

laughter B1
/ˈlæftɚ/ The act or sound of laughing. M S
nonsense B1
/ˈnɑn.sɛns/ Words or ideas that have no meaning or are silly and foolish. M S
aware B1
/əˈwɛɚ/ Knowing that something exists or is happening. M S
surely B1
/ˈʃɔːli/ Used to show that you strongly believe something is true or expect others to agree. M S
incident B1
/ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/ An event or occurrence, especially an unusual or unpleasant one. M S
mental B1
/ˈmɛn.təl/ Relating to the mind or to thinking. M S
ignore B1
/ɪɡˈnoɹ/ To deliberately pay no attention to someone or something. M S
advance B1
/ədˈvæns/ To move forward, or to make progress in a positive way. M S
urgent B1
/ˈɝ.d͡ʒənt/ Needing immediate attention or action. M S
recall B1
/ɹɪˈkɔl/ To bring something back to mind; to remember. M S
flag B1
/ˈfleɪ̯ɡ/ A piece of cloth with a design that represents a country, group, or idea. M S
impression B1
/ɪmˈpɹɛʃn̩/ The effect or feeling that someone or something leaves in your mind. M S
cancel B1
/ˈkæn.sl̩/ To decide that a planned event will not happen. M S
foolish B1
/ˈfuː.lɪʃ/ Showing a lack of good sense or judgement; unwise. M S
reasonable B1
/ˈɹi.zə.nə.bəl/ Fair, sensible, and based on good judgement. M S
judgment B1
/ˈd͡ʒʌd͡ʒ.mənt/ The ability to make good decisions and form sensible opinions. M S
objection B1
/əbˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/ A reason or statement showing that you disagree with something. M S
privacy B1
/ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/ The state of being alone and free from the attention of others. M S
proposal B1
/pɹəˈpoʊzəl/ A plan or idea that is suggested formally for others to consider. M S
basis B1
/ˈbæɪ.sɪs/ The main idea or fact that something is built on or developed from. M S
misunderstanding B1
/ˌmɪsʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ A failure to understand something correctly; a mistaken idea about its meaning. M S
approve B1
/əˈpruːv/ To think that something or someone is good or acceptable. M S
unexpected B1
/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/ Not expected; surprising because you did not think it would happen. M S
determine B1
/dɪˈtɝmɪn/ To find out something exactly, by looking at the facts or calculating. M S

Senses & Perception (51)

calm B1
/kɑm/ Relaxed and not worried, angry, or upset. M S
bell B1
/bɛl/ A hollow metal object, often cup-shaped, that rings when it is struck. M S
taste B1
/teɪst/ To notice or recognize the flavour of food or drink in your mouth. M S
applause B1
/əˈplɔz/ The sound and act of clapping the hands to show approval. M S
hearing B1
/ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/ The ability to hear sounds. M S
sight B1
/saɪt/ The ability to see. M S
hidden B1
/ˈhɪd(ə)n/ Placed or kept out of sight so it cannot be seen. M S
horn B1
/hɔɹn/ A hard pointed growth on the head of some animals, such as cows or goats. M S
bang B1
/ˈbæŋ/ A sudden loud noise, like an explosion or something hitting a hard surface. M S
boom B1
/bum/ To grow or develop very quickly and successfully. M S
surface B1
/ˈsɜɹ.fəs/ The outer or top layer of something. M S
silent B1
/ˈsaɪlənt/ With no sound at all; completely quiet. M S
explosion B1
/ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ A sudden, violent burst of energy that causes damage and noise. M S
vision B1
/ˈvɪʒ.n̩/ The ability to see; sight. M S
object B1
/ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ A thing that you can see and touch. M S
attend B1
/əˈtɛnd/ To be present at an event or place. M S
painful B1
/ˈpeɪn.fl̩/ Causing physical pain. M S
deaf B1
/dɛf/ Unable to hear, either completely or partly. M S
connect B1
/kəˈnɛkt/ To join two or more things together. M S
severe B1
/sɪˈvɪɹ/ Very bad, serious, or intense. M S
lighter B1
/ˈlaɪtɚ/ A small device that produces a flame, used for lighting cigarettes or candles. M S
observe B1
/əbˈzɝv/ To watch someone or something carefully. M S
bore B1
/boɹ/ To make someone feel tired and uninterested. M S
sigh B1
/saɪ/ To breathe out slowly and loudly, often to show tiredness, sadness, or relief. M S

Education & Learning (25)

professor B1
/pɹəˈfɛs.ɚ/ A teacher at a college or university. M S
command B1
/kəˈmænd/ An order telling someone to do something. M S
investigate B1
/ɪnˈvɛs.tə.ɡeɪt/ To carefully examine something in order to find out the facts or the truth. M S
academy B1
/əˈkad.ə.mɪ/ a school or college, especially one that teaches a particular subject or skill M S
lecture B1
/ˈlek.t͡ʃəː/ A talk that teaches something, usually given to a class or audience. M S
institute B1
/ˈɪnstɪtjuːt/ An organization set up for a particular purpose, especially research, education, or a profession. M S
technical B1
/ˈtɛt.nɪ.kəl/ Relating to a particular subject and needing special knowledge to be understood. M S
educated B1
/ˈɛd͡ʒəkeɪtɪd/ Having received a good education and a lot of knowledge. M S
literature B1
/ˈlɪt.ɚ.ə.t͡ʃɚ/ Written works such as novels, poems, and plays valued as art. M S
scholarship B1
/ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/ Money given to a student to help pay for their education, usually for good work. M S
inquiry B1
/ɪnˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹi/ A question or request for information. M S
scholar B1
/ˈskɑlɚ/ A person who studies a subject deeply and knows a lot about it. M S
academic B1
/əˈkæɖ.ə.mɪk/ relating to education, schools, and study M S
freshman B1
/ˈfɹɛʃ.mən/ A student in their first year at a high school, college, or university. M S
pharmacy B1
/ˈfɑɹməsi/ A shop where medicines are prepared and sold. M S
secondary B1
/ˈsɛkənˌdɛɹi/ less important than the main thing M S
exploration B1
/ˌɛkspləˈɹeɪʃən/ The act of travelling through an unfamiliar area to learn about it. M S
nutrition B1
/nuˈtɹɪʃ.ən/ The food a living thing needs to grow and stay healthy. M S
encyclopedia B1
/ənˌsəɪ.kləˈpi.di.ə/ A reference work with articles on many subjects, usually arranged alphabetically M S
revise B1
/ɹɪˈvaɪz/ To change or improve something, especially a piece of writing. M S
flunk B1
/flʌŋk/ To fail an exam or class. M S
reread B1
/ˌriˈrid/ to read a text again M S
schoolbook B1
/ˈskuːlˌbʊk/ a book written or selected for students to use in school; a textbook M S
primary school B1
M S

Work & Careers (36)

working B1
/ˈwɝkɪŋ/ Present participle of work; doing a job or task. M S
mission B1
/ˈmɪʃ.ən/ An important job or task that a person or group is given. M S
career B1
/kəˈɹɪɹ/ The job or profession you do over a long part of your working life. M S
carter B1
/ˈkɑrtɚ/ a person whose work is driving a cart or transporting loads by cart M S
hire B1
/haɪɹ/ To give someone a job and pay them to work for you. M S
interrupt B1
/ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/ to stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly breaking in. M S
assignment B1
/əˈsaɪn.mənt/ A task or piece of work that you are given to do. M S
cowboy B1
/ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/ a person who tends cattle, especially on horseback M S
promotion B1
/pɹəˈmoʊʃn̩/ A move to a more important job or higher rank. M S
bureau B1
/ˈbjʊ.ɹoʊ/ A government department or office that deals with a particular task. M S
profession B1
/pɹəˈfeʃ.ən/ A type of job that needs special training or education, such as law or medicine. M S
quote B1
/kwəʊt/ To repeat the exact words that someone has written or said. M S
designer B1
/dɪˈzaɪnɚ/ A person whose job is to plan how something will look or work. M S
warden B1
/ˈwɔɹdən/ an official responsible for supervising a place, activity, or body of rules M S
porter B1
/ˈpɔɹtɚ/ a very dark sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley M S
cloth B1
/klɔθ/ Material made by weaving or knitting fibres, used to make clothes and other things. M S
qualified B1
/ˈkwɑ.lɪ.faɪd/ Having the right training, skills, or experience for a job or task. M S
agenda B1
/əˈd͡ʒɛn.də/ A list of the things to be discussed at a meeting. M S
salesman B1
/ˈseɪlzmən/ A man whose job is to sell things, in a shop or by visiting customers. M S
expense B1
/ɪkˈspɛns/ The money that you spend on something. M S
craft B1
/ˈkɹäːft/ An activity that involves making things skilfully with your hands. M S
unemployed B1
/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/ Without a job, although able and willing to work. M S
employment B1
/ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ Paid work, or the state of having a job M S
achievement B1
/əˈt͡ʃiːv.mənt/ Something done successfully, especially after effort or skill. M S

Business & Commerce (19)

client B1
/ˈklaɪ.ənt/ A person or company that pays for the services of a professional such as a lawyer or accountant. M S
insurance B1
/ɪnˈʃɔː.ɹəns/ An agreement in which you pay a company money so that they will pay you if something bad happens, such as an accident or illness. M S
demand B1
/dɪˈmænd/ A strong and firm request for something. M S
industry B1
/ɪnˈɖəs.ʈri/ The making of goods in factories on a large scale. M S
dealer B1
/ˈdiːlɝ/ A person or business that buys and sells a particular product. M S
commercial B1
/kəˈmɝ.ʃəl/ Connected with buying and selling or with business. M S
profit B1
/ˈpɹɑfɪt/ The money you gain after subtracting your costs, especially in business. M S
management B1
/ˈmæn.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ The act of running or controlling a business or organization. M S
invest B1
/ɪnˈvest/ To put money into something, such as a business or shares, in order to make a profit. M S
finance B1
/ˈfaɪnæns/ The management of money, especially of large amounts. M S
airline B1
/ˈɛɹˌlaɪn/ A company that provides flights to carry passengers and goods. M S
strategic B1
/stɹəˈti.dʒɪk/ Done as part of a careful plan to reach a goal. M S
logo B1
/ˈloʊ.ɡoʊ/ A symbol or design that a company uses to identify itself. M S
competitor B1
/kəmˈpɛt.ɪ.tɚ/ A person or company that competes against another, especially in business. M S
agricultural B1
/ˌæɡ.ɹɪˈkʌl.tʃə.ɹəl/ Relating to farming or the growing of crops and raising of animals. M S
advertise B1
/ˈædvɚtaɪz/ To tell the public about a product or service in order to encourage them to buy it. M S
specialize B1
/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/ To focus on and become an expert in one particular area of work or study. M S
advert B1
/ˈædvɜɹt/ A notice or short film that promotes a product, service, or event. M S
tariff B1
/ˈtærɪf/ a tax imposed by a government on goods imported from or exported to another country M S

Money & Finance (39)

worth B1
/wɝθ/ Having a particular value or price. M S
paid B1
/peɪd/ Receiving money for work done. M S
owe B1
/oʊ/ To have to pay money back to someone. M S
responsible B1
/ɹɪˈspɑn.sə.bəl/ In charge of something and expected to deal with it. M S
due B1
/djuː/ Expected to happen, arrive, or be ready at a particular time. M S
afford B1
/əˈfoɹd/ To have enough money to pay for something. M S
settle B1
/ˈsɛtəl/ To end an argument or problem by reaching a final decision. M S
debt B1
/dɛt/ Money that you owe to someone else. M S
option B1
/ˈɑpʃən/ One of several things you can choose from. M S
tax B1
/tæks/ Money that people and businesses must pay to the government to fund public services. M S
financial B1
/faɪˈnænʃəl/ Relating to money or how money is managed. M S
payment B1
/ˈpeɪmənt/ An amount of money paid in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. M S
recover B1
/ɹɪˈkʌvɚ/ To return to good health after being ill or injured. M S
fund B1
/ˈfʌnd/ An amount of money saved or set aside for a particular purpose. M S
economy B1
/iˈkɑ.nə.mi/ The system by which a country produces, sells, and uses goods, services, and money. M S
deposit B1
/dɪˈpɑ.zɪt/ A sum of money paid as a first part of a larger payment, or to reserve something. M S
income B1
/ˈɪnˌkʌm/ The money a person or organization earns or receives, usually regularly. M S
economic B1
/ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/ Relating to trade, industry, and the management of money in a country or region. M S
repay B1
/ɹiˈpeɪ/ To pay back money that you owe. M S
discount B1
/dɪˈskaʊnt/ An amount taken off the usual price of something. M S
currency B1
/ˈkʌɹ.ən.si/ The system of money used in a particular country. M S
juicy B1
/ˈd͡ʒuːsi/ Containing a lot of juice; pleasantly wet to eat. M S
gravy B1
/ˈɡɹeɪvi/ A thick, savory sauce made from the juices of cooked meat. M S
teller B1
/ˈtɛləɹ/ A bank employee who takes in and pays out money to customers. M S

Shopping & Services (13)

service B1
/ˈsɝ.vɪs/ Work done by one person or organization that helps or benefits others. M S
delivery B1
/dɪˈlɪv.(ə.)ɹi/ The act of taking goods, mail, or other items to a place or person. M S
counter B1
/ˈkaʊn.tɚ/ A long, flat surface in a shop, kitchen, or bank where people are served. M S
reservation B1
/ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/ An arrangement made in advance to keep a room, table, or seat for you. M S
stall B1
/stɔl/ A small open shop or table where goods are sold, especially in a market. M S
buyer B1
/ˈbaɪ.ɚ/ A person who buys something. M S
merchant B1
/ˈmɝt͡ʃənt/ A person who buys and sells goods, especially in large amounts or as a business. M S
booking B1
/ˈbʊkɪŋ/ An arrangement to have a seat, room, or service kept for you at a later time. M S
refund B1
/ɹɪˈfʌnd/ Money that is given back to you, usually because you returned something. M S
retail B1
/ˈɹiˌteɪl/ The selling of goods directly to ordinary customers. M S
rearrange B1
/ˌɹiːəˈɹeɪndʒ/ To change the order, position, or arrangement of things. M S
check-in counter B1
The act of reporting your arrival at an airport or hotel, often at a special desk. M S
check-in desk B1
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House & Home (37)

living B1
/ˈlɪvɪŋ/ Having life; alive. M S
basement B1
/ˈbeɪsmənt/ A room or floor of a building that is below ground level. M S
servant B1
/ˈsɝvənt/ A person employed to do household or other duties for another, especially in someone's home. M S
cabin B1
/ˈkæbɪn/ A small, simple house, often made of wood and in the countryside. M S
locker B1
/ˈlɑ.kɚ/ a type of storage compartment with a lock, usually used to store personal possessions for public use, such as in schools, railway stations, place of work, gyms, sports centers. M S
hut B1
/hʌt/ A small, simple house or shelter, often with only one room. M S
carpet B1
/ˈkɑɹ.pət/ A thick fabric used to cover a floor. M S
ceiling B1
/ˈsilɪŋ/ The inside surface at the top of a room. M S
hallway B1
/ˈhɔːlˌweɪ/ an interior passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms M S
reserve B1
/ɹɪˈzɝv/ To arrange for a room, table, or seat to be kept for you in advance. M S
hatch B1
/hæt͡ʃ/ To come out of an egg. M S
driveway B1
/ˈdraɪvˌweɪ/ a short private road or paved area connecting a house or garage to a public road M S
doorstep B1
/ˈdɔː(ɹ)stɛp/ a step directly outside the entrance to a building M S
homemade B1
/ˌhoʊmˈmeɪd/ made at home rather than in a factory or shop M S
mop B1
/mɑp/ a cleaning tool with an absorbent head fixed to a long handle, used especially for washing floors M S
gardening B1
/ˈɡɑɹ.dən.ɪŋ/ The activity of growing plants and looking after a garden. M S
wallpaper B1
/ˈwɔlˌpeɪ.pɚ/ decorative paper or similar material used to cover the inside walls of a room M S
rinse B1
/rɪns/ to wash something briefly with clean water, especially to remove soap, dirt, or residue M S
stairway B1
/ˈstɛrweɪ/ a passage containing a flight or series of stairs between different levels M S
vacancy B1
/ˈvæɪkənsi/ A job that is available because no one is currently doing it. M S
next-door B1
Located in the building or room immediately next to yours. M S
furnish B1
/ˈfɝnɪʃ/ To put furniture into a room or building. M S
windowsill B1
/ˈwɪn.doʊˌsɪl/ the horizontal ledge or structural member at the bottom of a window M S
eggshell B1
/ˈeɡˌʃel/ the hard, thin outer covering of an egg M S

Food & Drink (62)

hunt B1
/hʌnt/ To chase and kill wild animals for food or sport. M S
pie B1
/pɑɪ/ A baked dish made of pastry with a filling of fruit, meat, or vegetables inside. M S
alcohol B1
/ˈæl.kə.hɔl/ Drinks such as beer, wine, and spirits that can make you drunk. M S
liver B1
/ˈlɪvɚ/ A large organ in the body that cleans the blood and helps digest food. M S
pork B1
/poɹk/ Meat from a pig. M S
pub B1
/pʊb/ A place where people go to buy and drink alcohol, and often food, especially in Britain. M S
lamb B1
/læm/ A young sheep. M S
bacon B1
/ˈbeɪ.kən/ Salted or smoked meat from the back or sides of a pig, usually eaten in thin strips. M S
steam B1
/stiːm/ The hot gas that water turns into when it boils. M S
spoil B1
/spɔɪl/ To ruin or damage something so it is no longer good or enjoyable. M S
toss B1
/tɔs/ To throw something gently or carelessly. M S
feast B1
/fiːst/ A large, special meal, often to celebrate something. M S
tin B1
/tɪn/ A sealed metal container used to keep food or drink fresh. M S
ginger B1
/ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚ/ A spicy root used to flavor food and drinks. M S
stuffed B1
/stʌft/ Filled completely with something. M S
appetite B1
/ˈæp.əˌtaɪt/ The desire to eat food. M S
diner B1
/ˈdaɪnə(ɹ)/ a small informal restaurant, often with booths, a counter, and simple meals M S
tuna B1
/ˈtjuː.nə/ A large sea fish that is often eaten as food. M S
grill B1
/ɡɹɪl/ To cook food over or under direct heat. M S
rapid B1
/ˈræpəd/ Happening or moving very quickly. M S
spicy B1
/ˈspaɪsi/ Having a strong, hot flavor that creates a burning feeling in the mouth. M S
spice B1
/spaɪs/ A strong-tasting or aromatic part of a plant, usually dried, used to flavor food. M S
mustard B1
/ˈmʌstəɹd/ A spicy yellow paste or powder made from mustard seeds, used to flavour food. M S
strawberry B1
/ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹi/ A sweet, soft red fruit with tiny seeds on its surface. M S

Clothing & Appearance (35)

naked B1
/ˈneɪkɪd/ Not wearing any clothes; bare. M S
sand B1
/ˈsænd/ Tiny loose grains of worn rock that form beaches and deserts. M S
costume B1
/ˈkɑsˌt(j)um/ A set of clothes worn to look like someone or something else, often for fun. M S
underwear B1
/ˈʌndɚˌwɛɹ/ Clothes worn next to the skin, under your outer clothes. M S
beard B1
/bɪɹd/ The hair that grows on a man's chin and cheeks. M S
worn B1
/wɔɹn/ Damaged and shabby from being used a lot. M S
shave B1
/ʃeɪv/ To cut hair very close to the skin, especially from the face, using a razor. M S
helmet B1
/ˈhɛlmɪt/ A hard hat worn to protect the head. M S
collar B1
/ˈkɑ.ləɹ/ The part of a shirt, coat, or dress that fits around the neck. M S
razor B1
/ˈɹeɪzɚ/ A sharp tool used to shave hair from the skin. M S
gown B1
/ˈɡæʊ̯n/ A woman's long, formal dress, often worn on special occasions. M S
sleeve B1
/ˈsliːv/ The part of a piece of clothing that covers the arm. M S
sweaty B1
/ˈswɛti/ covered in sweat or smelling of sweat M S
undress B1
/ʌnˈdɹɛs/ To take off your clothes. M S
jumper B1
/ˈd͡ʒʌmpɚ/ A knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body for warmth; a sweater (British English). M S
underpants B1
/ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌpænts/ A piece of underwear worn on the lower body, under your other clothes. M S
blush B1
/blʌʃ/ To become red in the face from embarrassment or shyness. M S
trend B1
/tɹɛnd/ A general direction in which something is changing or developing. M S
barefoot B1
/ˈbɛɹfʊt/ wearing nothing on the feet M S
fashionable B1
/ˈfæʃənəbl̩/ Following the current popular style; in fashion. M S
garment B1
/ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/ A piece of clothing. M S
slipper B1
/ˈslɪpəɹ/ a soft, comfortable shoe that is easy to put on and is often worn indoors M S
sweatshirt B1
/ˈswɛtʃəːt/ A loose, warm cotton top with long sleeves, often worn for sport or as casual clothing. M S
wrapper B1
/ˈræp.ɚ/ paper, plastic, or another material folded around an object to cover or protect it M S

Travel (16)

transfer B1
/tɹænsˈfɚ/ To move something or someone from one place to another. M S
passport B1
/ˈpæspɔɹt/ An official document that proves who you are and your nationality, used for foreign travel. M S
hop B1
/hɑp/ To jump a short distance, often on one foot. M S
luggage B1
/ləˈɡed͡ʒ/ The bags and cases you carry your belongings in when travelling. M S
arrival B1
/əˈɹaɪ.vl̩/ The act of reaching a place. M S
destination B1
/ˌdɛstəˈneɪʃən/ The place where someone or something is going. M S
expedition B1
/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/ A long, organized journey made by a group for a particular purpose, such as exploration. M S
departure B1
/dɪˈpɑːrtʃɝ/ The act of leaving a place, especially to start a journey. M S
voyage B1
/ˈvɔɪ.ɪd͡ʒ/ A long journey, especially by sea or in space. M S
terminal B1
/ˈtɚmɪnəl/ Causing death; not curable and leading to death. M S
visa B1
/ˈʋi.zɑ/ An official stamp or document allowing you to enter, stay in, or leave a country. M S
souvenir B1
/ˈsu.vəˌnɪɹ/ An object you keep or give to remember a place or event. M S
depart B1
/dɪˈpɑɹt/ To leave a place, especially to begin a journey. M S
tourism B1
/ˈtɔːɹɪzəm/ The activity of travelling to places for pleasure. M S
overland B1
/ˈoʊvɚˌlænd/ travelling or carried across land rather than by sea or air M S
travel agent B1
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Transportation (29)

crash B1
/kɹæʃ/ A serious accident in which a vehicle hits something. M S
aboard B1
/əˈbɔɹd/ on or onto a ship, plane, train, or bus M S
goods B1
/ˈgʊdz/ Things that are made to be bought and sold. M S
transport B1
/tɹænsˈpɔɹt/ The system or vehicles used for carrying people or goods from one place to another. M S
log B1
/lɔɡ/ A thick piece of a tree trunk that has been cut. M S
ford B1
/fɔːrd/ a shallow place in a river or stream where people, animals, or vehicles can cross without a bridge M S
tire B1
/ˈtaɪ̯ɚ/ A rubber ring filled with air that fits around a wheel of a car or bicycle. M S
vessel B1
/ˈvɛs.əl/ A ship or large boat. M S
motorcycle B1
/ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪkəl/ A two-wheeled vehicle with an engine and handlebars instead of a steering wheel. M S
dial B1
/ˈdaɪəl/ To enter a telephone number in order to call someone. M S
railroad B1
/ˈɹeɪlɹoʊd/ A track with metal rails that trains run on; the railway system (American English). M S
railway B1
/ˈɹeɪlˌweɪ/ A system of tracks that trains travel on, used to carry people and goods. M S
rail B1
/ɹeɪ(ə)l/ The system of travelling by train. M S
sinner B1
/ˈsɪnɚ/ A person who sins or has sinned. M S
depot B1
/ˈdiːpoʊ/ a railway or bus station where passengers or goods are loaded and unloaded, especially in North American English M S
lighthouse B1
/ˈlaɪthaʊs/ a tower or other coastal structure with a powerful light that warns or guides ships M S
detour B1
/ˈdiːtʊr/ a longer or less direct route taken to avoid a blockage or reach a place indirectly M S
lorry B1
/ˈlɔɹi/ A large vehicle for carrying heavy goods by road; a truck. M S
freighter B1
/ˈfɹeɪtɚ/ a ship designed or used to carry cargo M S
turbulence B1
/ˈtɝ.bjə.ləns/ Sudden, violent movements of the air that shake an aircraft during flight. M S
traction B1
/ˈtræk.ʃən/ the grip produced by friction between a moving object and the surface beneath it M S
roadside B1
/ˈɹoʊdsaɪd/ The strip of land along the edge of a road. M S
steamship B1
/ˈstiːmˌʃɪp/ a ship propelled by one or more steam engines M S
signpost B1
/ˈsaɪnˌpoʊst/ A post by a road with a sign giving directions or information. M S

Verbs of Movement (32)

breath B1
/bɹeθ/ The air that you take into your lungs and let out again. M S
row B1
/ˈɹoʊ/ A line of people or things side by side. M S
movement B1
/ˈmuːv.mənt/ The act of moving or changing position. M S
approach B1
/əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ To move closer to someone or something. M S
slip B1
/slɪp/ To slide and lose your balance suddenly. M S
robot B1
/ˈɹəʊ̯.bɒt/ A machine that can carry out tasks automatically, often programmed to move and work like a person. M S
exit B1
/ˈeɪɡzɪt/ A door or passage for leaving a place. M S
proceed B1
/pɹəˈsid/ To continue with something that has already started. M S
fetch B1
/fɑt͡ʃ/ To go and get something or someone and bring it back. M S
flow B1
/ˈfloʊ̯/ To move steadily and smoothly, the way a liquid does. M S
stable B1
/ˈsteɪbəl/ Firmly fixed and not likely to move, change, or fail. M S
eternal B1
/ɪˈtɝ.nl̩/ Lasting forever; without end. M S
dive B1
/daɪv/ To jump into water head first. M S
conduct B1
/ˈkɑndʌkt/ The way a person behaves. M S
occur B1
/əˈkɝ/ To happen or take place. M S
participate B1
/pɑɹˈtɪs.ə.peɪt/ To take part in an activity or event. M S
substitute B1
/ˈsʌb.stɪ.tʃuːt/ To use one thing in place of another that does the same job. M S
blend B1
/blɛnd/ To mix two or more things together so they combine well. M S
fax B1
/fæks/ A document sent or received using a fax machine. M S
bathe B1
/beɪð/ To wash yourself or someone else in water; to take a bath. M S
parachute B1
/ˈpæɹəʃut/ A large piece of fabric attached to a person or object so they fall slowly through the air. M S
qualify B1
/ˈkwɑ.lɪ.faɪ/ To reach the necessary standard or pass the tests to do a job or take part in something. M S
chariot B1
/ˈt͡ʃæɹiət/ A two-wheeled vehicle pulled by horses, used in ancient times for war or racing. M S
stumble B1
/ˈstʌmbəl/ To hit your foot on something and almost fall. M S

Sports & Fitness (23)

bet B1
/ˈbɛt/ To risk money on the result of a race, game, or event. M S
race B1
/ˈreɪs/ A competition to see who or what is the fastest. M S
victory B1
/ˈvɪktəri/ A success in a battle, contest, or struggle. M S
score B1
/skoɹ/ The number of points each side has won in a game or contest. M S
prize B1
/ˈpɹɑ̟ɪ̯z/ A reward given to the winner of a contest, competition, or lottery. M S
defeat B1
/dɪˈfiːt/ To win against someone in a battle, game, or contest. M S
gym B1
/d͡ʒɪm/ A place with equipment where people exercise and lift weights. M S
racing B1
/ˈɹeɪsɪŋ/ The sport of competing to be the fastest, as in cars, horses, or running. M S
compete B1
/kəmˈpiːt/ To take part in a contest, game, or similar event. M S
tournament B1
/ˈtʊɹnəmənt/ A competition in which players play a series of games to find a winner. M S
lottery B1
/ˈlɑtɚi/ A game in which people buy numbered tickets and win prizes if their numbers are chosen by chance. M S
diving B1
/ˈdaɪ.vɪŋ/ The sport of jumping into water, often performing acrobatic moves. M S
referee B1
/ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː/ An official who makes sure the rules are followed in a sport. M S
jogging B1
/ˈd͡ʒɑ.ɡɪŋ/ The activity of running at a slow, steady pace for exercise. M S
fitness B1
/ˈfɪt.nəs/ The condition of being healthy and strong, usually from exercise. M S
passive B1
/ˈpæsɪv/ Accepting what happens without taking action or resisting. M S
rink B1
/rɪŋk/ a prepared surface or building used for ice skating or roller skating M S
skater B1
/ˈskeɪtɝ/ a person who ice-skates, roller-skates, or skateboards M S
aerobics B1
/əˈɹoʊbɪks/ Energetic physical exercise, often done to music, that strengthens the heart and lungs. M S
goalkeeper B1
/ˈɡɔːl.kiːpɚ/ The player who guards the goal and tries to stop the other team from scoring. M S
handball B1
/ˈhændˌbɔl/ A team sport in which two teams throw a ball and try to score goals with their hands. M S
extreme sports B1
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ice skating B1
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Health & Medicine (41)

treat B1
/tɹiːt/ To behave towards or deal with someone or something in a particular way. M S
operation B1
/ˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ A piece of surgery done on the body by a doctor. M S
surgery B1
/ˈsɝ.d͡ʒə.ɹi/ Medical treatment in which a doctor cuts into the body to repair or remove something. M S
suffer B1
/ˈsʌfɚ/ To feel pain, distress, or hardship. M S
wound B1
/wyːnd/ An injury to the body, such as a cut, where the skin is broken. M S
disease B1
/dɪˈziz/ An illness that affects people, animals, or plants. M S
treatment B1
/ˈtɹiːtmənt/ Medical care given for an illness or injury. M S
cure B1
/kjɔː(r)/ To make an illness or a sick person healthy again. M S
ambulance B1
/ˈæm.bjə.ləns/ A vehicle that takes sick or injured people to hospital quickly. M S
commit B1
/kəˈmɪt/ To do something wrong or illegal, such as a crime. M S
clinic B1
/ˈklɪn.ɪk/ A place where people go for medical treatment, usually without staying overnight. M S
surgeon B1
/ˈsɝd͡ʒən/ A doctor who is trained to perform operations on patients. M S
heal B1
/hil/ To become healthy again after an injury or illness. M S
injury B1
/ˈɪn.d͡ʒɚ.i/ Physical harm or damage done to the body. M S
illness B1
/ˈɪl.nəs/ The state of being sick or in bad health. M S
radiation B1
/ˌɹæɪ.diˈæɪ.ʃən/ Energy that travels as rays, waves, or particles, such as heat or light. M S
infection B1
/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/ An illness caused by harmful germs entering the body. M S
recovery B1
/ɹɪˈkʌvəɹi/ A return to good health after illness or injury. M S
examine B1
/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ To look at something carefully and in detail. M S
healing B1
/ˈhiːlɪŋ/ The natural process of the body repairing itself after injury or illness. M S
specialist B1
/ˈspɛʃəlɪst/ A person who knows a lot about one particular subject or area of work. M S
prescription B1
/pɹəˈskɹɪp.ʃən/ A written order from a doctor for a medicine or treatment. M S
vet B1
/vɛt/ A doctor who treats sick or injured animals. M S
examination B1
/ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/ A formal test of knowledge or skill, usually written and taken under timed conditions. M S

The Human Body (27)

cell B1
/sɛl/ The smallest basic unit that makes up all living things. M S
foot B1
/fʊt/ The part of the body at the end of the leg that you stand and walk on. M S
finger B1
/ˈfɪŋɡɚ/ One of the four long thin parts at the end of the hand, sometimes including the thumb. M S
joint B1
/d͡ʒɔɪnt/ Done or shared by two or more people or groups together. M S
gene B1
/d͡ʒiːn/ A part of a cell that carries information passed from parents to children and controls traits like eye colour. M S
powder B1
/ˈpuː.dɐ/ A dry substance made of very fine particles. M S
muscle B1
/ˈmʌs.əl/ One of the parts of the body that produce movement by tightening and relaxing. M S
tissue B1
/ˈtɪʃ.(j)u/ A piece of soft, thin paper used for wiping your nose or face. M S
lung B1
/lʊŋ/ One of the two organs in the chest that you use to breathe. M S
bleed B1
/ˈbliːd/ To lose blood from your body. M S
organ B1
/ˈɔɹɡən/ A part of the body that has a particular function, such as the heart or lungs. M S
wrist B1
/ɹɪst/ The joint between the hand and the arm. M S
thumb B1
/ˈθʌm/ The short, thick finger on the side of the hand. M S
gesture B1
/ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɚ/ A movement of the hands, head, or body to express something. M S
sexually B1
/ˈsɛksjʊəli/ by sexual means M S
reject B1
/ɹɪˈd͡ʒɛkt/ To refuse to accept, agree to, or believe in something. M S
shaft B1
/ʃæft/ a long rod or pole, especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow M S
elbow B1
[ˈæ̝wbɐw] The joint in the middle of your arm where it bends. M S
donate B1
/ˈdoʊˌneɪt/ To give money or goods to a charity or good cause. M S
valve B1
/ˈvælv/ a control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid M S
vein B1
/ven/ One of the tubes in your body that carry blood back to the heart. M S
sneeze B1
/sniːz/ To suddenly push air out through your nose and mouth because something irritates your nose. M S
inhale B1
/ˌɪnˈheɪl/ To breathe air, smoke, or gas in through the nose or mouth. M S
gall B1
/ɡɔːl/ Rude boldness; nerve; cheek. M S

Technology & Computing (32)

file B1
/ˈfaɪl/ A named collection of data stored on a computer. M S
device B1
/dɪˈvaɪs/ A piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially an electronic or mechanical one. M S
network B1
/ˈnɛt.wɝk/ A large group of people, things, or places that are connected to each other. M S
scan B1
/skæn/ To look through something quickly to find a particular piece of information. M S
electronic B1
/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/ Made or operated using electronic devices, especially those with computer chips or circuits. M S
document B1
/ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ An official or formal piece of writing that gives information or proof. M S
application B1
/əp.lɪˈke.ʃən/ A formal written or spoken request for a job, a place, or assistance. M S
storage B1
/ˈstɔɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ The act of keeping things somewhere until they are needed. M S
wizard B1
/ˈwɪz.ɚd/ A person, usually a man, who has magical powers, especially in stories. M S
password B1
/ˈpæs.wɜɹd/ A secret series of characters you type to log in to a computer, account, or system. M S
digital B1
/ˈdɪd͡ʒɪtl̩/ Relating to computers, the internet, and electronic technology. M S
undo B1
/ʌnˈduː/ To cancel or reverse something that has been done. M S
delete B1
/dɪˈliːt/ To remove or erase something, especially text or data on a computer. M S
server B1
/ˈsɝvɚ/ A computer or program that provides services, files, or data to other computers in a network. M S
keyboard B1
/ˈki.bɔɹd/ The set of keys you press to type on a computer or typewriter. M S
disk B1
/dɪsk/ A flat, thin, round object or shape. M S
filter B1
/ˈfɪltɚ/ A device that removes unwanted things from a liquid, gas, or other substance passing through it. M S
virtual B1
/ˈvɜɹt͡ʃuəl/ Existing or done on a computer or online rather than in the physical world. M S
unpack B1
/ʌnˈpæk/ To take things out of a bag, box, or suitcase M S
import B1
/ˈɪm.pɔɹt/ To bring goods or products in from another country, usually to sell them. M S
upload B1
/əpˈləʊd/ To send files or data from your device to a computer or website over the internet. M S
export B1
/ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ To sell and send goods to another country. M S
enable B1
/ɛˈnebɪl/ To make it possible for someone to do something M S
technological B1
/ˌtɛk.nəˈlɑ.dʒɪ.kəl/ Relating to technology, especially modern science and machines. M S

Media & Publishing (30)

press B1
/ˈprɛs/ To push firmly against something. M S
ghost B1
/ɡoʊst/ The spirit of a dead person that some believe can appear to the living. M S
studio B1
/ˈstjuːdiəʊ/ A room where radio or television programmes, music, or films are made. M S
series B1
/ˈsɪɹ.iz/ A number of similar things or events that come one after another. M S
channel B1
/ˈt͡ʃænəl/ A television or radio station and its programmes. M S
collection B1
/kəˈlɛkʃən/ A group of similar things kept or brought together. M S
actress B1
/ˈæk.tɹɪs/ a woman who performs in plays, films, or television M S
album B1
/ˈælbəm/ A collection of songs released together by a musician. M S
tale B1
/ˈteːl/ A story, especially one about exciting or imaginary events. M S
journalist B1
/ˈd͡ʒɝnəlɪst/ A person who reports news for newspapers, magazines, TV, or the internet. M S
broadcast B1
/ˈbɹɔːdkast/ To send out a programme on television or radio. M S
journal B1
/ˈd͡ʒɝnəl/ A book in which you write down your thoughts and daily experiences. M S
update B1
/ˈʌp.deɪt/ To make something more modern or add the newest information. M S
DJ B1
/ˈdi(ː)(.)d͡ʒeɪ/ A person who plays recorded music for an audience, on the radio or at an event. M S
edition B1
/ˈɛɖ.ɪ.ʃən/ A particular version of a book, magazine, or newspaper that is published. M S
blog B1
/blɔɡ/ A website where someone regularly posts articles, opinions, or personal entries. M S
printing B1
/ˈpɹɪntɪŋ/ The process or business of producing books, newspapers, and other material using a press. M S
headline B1
/ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/ The title printed in large letters at the top of a newspaper or article. M S
bulletin B1
/ˈbʊl.ə.tən/ A short official news report, often broadcast or published immediately M S
opener B1
/ˈoʊ.pən.ɚ/ a person who opens something M S
handbook B1
/ˈhændˌbʊk/ a concise reference book containing practical instructions, advice, or essential information about a subject or organization M S
columnist B1
/ˈkɑ.ləm.nɪst/ A writer who regularly produces an article or column for a newspaper or magazine. M S
storybook B1
/ˈstɔːriˌbʊk/ a book containing stories, especially stories written or illustrated for children M S
misinformation B1
/ˌmɪsɪnfɚˈmeɪʃən/ false or inaccurate information, whether spread deliberately or by mistake M S

Art & Music (18)

beat B1
/biːt/ To defeat someone in a game, contest, or fight. M S
artist B1
/ˈɑɹ.tɪst/ A person who creates art, such as paintings or sculptures. M S
theme B1
/θiːm/ The main subject or idea of a book, film, talk, or piece of art. M S
version B1
/ˈvɝʒən/ A particular form of something that differs from other forms of the same thing. M S
jazz B1
/d͡ʒæz/ A style of music with African American roots, known for improvisation, swing, and strong rhythm. M S
poetry B1
/ˈpoʊ.ə.tɹi/ Writing arranged in lines, often with rhythm or rhyme, that expresses feelings and ideas. M S
poem B1
/ˈpoʊ.əm/ A piece of writing arranged in lines, often with rhythm or rhyme, that expresses feelings or ideas. M S
visual B1
/ˈvɪʒuəl/ Relating to seeing or sight. M S
arrangement B1
/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/ A plan or agreement made so that something can happen. M S
recorder B1
/ɹɪˈkɔɹdɚ/ a simple woodwind instrument played by blowing through a fipple and covering finger holes M S
sculpture B1
/ˈskʌlpt͡ʃɚ/ A work of art made by shaping material such as stone, wood, clay, or metal into a three-dimensional form. M S
critic B1
/ˈkrɪtɪk/ A person whose job is to give opinions about books, films, music, or art. M S
composition B1
/ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/ the different parts or people that something is made up of M S
graphic B1
/ˈɡɹæfɪk/ Very clear and detailed, especially in describing something unpleasant like sex or violence. M S
pianist B1
/piˈæn.ɪst/ a person who plays the piano, especially professionally or with considerable skill M S
graphics B1
/ˈɡɹæfɪks/ The visual images produced or displayed by a computer. M S
drumstick B1
/ˈdrʌmˌstɪk/ a stick used for striking a drum or similar percussion instrument M S
easel B1
/ˈiːzəl/ a stand or frame for supporting an artist's canvas or a display board M S

Entertainment & Leisure (10)

comedy B1
/ˈkɑmədi/ Entertainment, such as films or shows, that is meant to make people laugh. M S
plot B1
/plɑt/ The main events and story of a book, film, or play. M S
celebration B1
/ˌsɛl.əˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/ A party or special event held to mark a happy occasion. M S
gamble B1
/ˈgæmbəl/ to risk money on a game, contest, or uncertain event in the hope of winning more M S
giggle B1
/ˈɡɪɡl̩/ To laugh in a quiet, silly, or nervous way. M S
arcade B1
/ɑrˈkeɪd/ a place containing coin-operated or electronic games for public entertainment M S
enjoyable B1
/ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪ.ə.bl̩/ Giving pleasure; pleasant and fun. M S
festive B1
/ˈfɛstɪv/ Cheerful and full of fun, as at a holiday or celebration. M S
thriller B1
/ˈθɹɪ.ləɹ/ An exciting book, film, or play full of suspense, often about crime or danger. M S
streamer B1
/ˈstɹiːmɚ/ a long narrow strip of cloth, paper, or similar material used as decoration or a flag M S

Science & Research (32)

lab B1
/læb/ A room or building equipped for scientific work; short for laboratory. M S
theory B1
/ˈθɪ.ɹi/ A set of ideas that explains how or why something happens, supported by evidence. M S
reaction B1
/ɹiˈækʃən/ The way you behave or feel because of something that has happened. M S
experiment B1
/ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ A scientific test done to discover something or to check whether an idea is true. M S
oxygen B1
/ˈɑk.sɪ.d͡ʒən/ A colourless, odourless gas that humans and animals need to breathe and that makes up part of the air. M S
discovery B1
/dɪsˈkʌv(.ə).ɹi/ Something that is found or learned for the first time. M S
analysis B1
/əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/ The careful study of something by examining its parts in detail. M S
react B1
/ɹiːˈækt/ To behave in a particular way because of something that has happened. M S
formula B1
/ˈfɔɹ.mjə.lə/ A mathematical or scientific rule written with symbols. M S
element B1
/ˈɛləmənt/ One of the parts that together make up a whole. M S
genetic B1
/d͡ʒəˈnɛt.ɪk/ Relating to genes or to the genes you inherit from your parents. M S
physics B1
/ˈfɪz.ɪks/ The science that studies matter, energy, and how they affect each other. M S
chemistry B1
/ˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/ The science that studies what substances are made of and how they change. M S
allergic B1
/əˈlɝ.d͡ʒɪk/ Having a bad physical reaction to a particular substance. M S
laboratory B1
/ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/ A room or building equipped for scientific research, experiments, or analysis. M S
biology B1
/baɪˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ The science that studies living things such as plants and animals. M S
breakthrough B1
/ˈbɹeɪk.θɹuː/ An important discovery or sudden advance that overcomes a major obstacle. M S
reactor B1
/ɹiˈæktɚ/ A person who responds to a suggestion, stimulation or other influence. M S
plasma B1
/ˈplæzmə/ (physical chemistry) a fourth state of matter distinct from solid or liquid or gas and present in stars and fusion reactors M S
meteor B1
/ˈmiːtiɚ/ a streak of light produced when a small piece of matter from space enters Earth's atmosphere and becomes intensely hot M S
enthusiastic B1
/ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/ Showing great excitement and interest in something. M S
extinction B1
/ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/ The situation in which a species or group no longer exists. M S
molecular B1
/məˈlɛk.jə.ləɹ/ relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules M S
dioxide B1
/daɪˈɑksaɪd/ A chemical compound that has two oxygen atoms in each molecule. M S

Mathematics & Measurement (24)

yard B1
/jɑɹd/ The area of ground around a house, often with grass. M S
complex B1
/kɑmˈplɛks/ Having many connected parts and so difficult to understand or deal with. M S
angle B1
/ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ The space between two lines or surfaces that meet, measured in degrees. M S
measure B1
/ˈmɛʒ.ɚ/ To find the size, amount, or degree of something. M S
height B1
/haɪt/ How tall a person or thing is. M S
length B1
/leŋθ/ How long something is from one end to the other. M S
volume B1
/ˈvɑ.ljum/ How loud a sound is. M S
depth B1
/dɛpθ/ The distance from the top to the bottom of something. M S
origin B1
/ˈoɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ The point or moment at which something begins. M S
mathematics B1
/mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/ The study of numbers, shapes, quantities, and the relationships between them. M S
calculate B1
/ˈkælkjʊleɪt/ To work out an answer or amount using numbers. M S
distribute B1
/dɪˈstɹɪbjut/ To give things out to a number of people. M S
sodium B1
/ˈsoʊ.di.əm/ Employing sodium. M S
nitrogen B1
/ˈnaɪ.tɹə.d͡ʒən/ The chemical element with an atomic number of 7 and atomic weight of 14.0067. It is a colorless and odorless gas. M S
cylinder B1
/ˈsɪləndɚ/ an object or solid shape with straight parallel sides and circular ends M S
calculation B1
/ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃn̩/ The process of working something out using numbers. M S
measurement B1
/ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.mənt/ The act or process of measuring something. M S
arithmetic B1
/əˈɹɪθmətɪk/ The basic mathematics of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing numbers. M S
graph B1
/ɡɹæf/ A diagram that shows the relationship between sets of numbers, usually drawn with lines or bars. M S
milligram B1
/ˈmɪlɪɡɹæm/ an SI unit of mass equal to 10⁻³ grams. Symbol: mg M S
volt B1
/voʊlt/ in the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical potential and electromotive force (voltage); the potential difference across a conductor when a current of one ampere uses one watt of power. Symbol: V M S
hexagon B1
/ˈhɛksəɡɑn/ a polygon with six sides and six angles M S
milliliter B1
/ˈmɪləˌliːtɝ/ a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter M S
clove B1
/kloʊv/ a dried flower bud used as a spice, known for its aromatic and pungent flavor M S

Nature & Landscape (21)

dirt B1
/dɝt/ A substance such as mud or dust that makes things unclean. M S
cave B1
/keɪv/ A large natural hole in the side of a hill or under the ground. M S
marine B1
/məˈɹiːn/ Relating to the sea or living in the sea. M S
essential B1
/ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/ Extremely important and necessary. M S
pond B1
/pɑnd/ A small area of still water, smaller than a lake and often man-made. M S
leaf B1
/liːf/ The flat, usually green part of a plant that grows from a stem or branch. M S
shelf B1
/ʃɛlf/ A flat board fixed to a wall or inside a cupboard, used to hold or store things. M S
preserve B1
/pɹəˈzɝv/ To keep something safe and protect it from harm, loss, or damage. M S
volcano B1
/vɑlˈkeɪ.noʊ/ A mountain with an opening through which lava, ash, and gas erupt from inside the earth. M S
horizon B1
/həˈɹaɪ.zən/ The line in the distance where the sky seems to meet the land or sea. M S
environmental B1
/ənˌvaɪ.ɚnˈmɛn.təl/ Relating to the natural world and its protection from harm. M S
seaweed B1
/ˈsiwid/ A plant or alga that grows in the sea. M S
ness B1
/nɛs/ A narrow piece of land that sticks out into the sea; a cape or headland. M S
ecosystem B1
/ˈikoʊˌsɪstəm/ All the living things in an area and the way they affect each other and their environment. M S
upstream B1
/ˌʌpˈstriːm/ toward a river's source or against the direction of its current M S
farmland B1
/ˈfɑːɹmlænd/ Land that is used or suitable for growing crops and raising animals. M S
seawater B1
/ˈsiːˌwɑːtɝ/ The salty water of the sea or ocean. M S
riverbank B1
/ˈrɪv.ɚˌbæŋk/ the sloping ground along the edge of a river M S
oceanic B1
/ˌəʊʃiˈænɪk/ constituting or living in the open sea M S
outcrop B1
/ˈaʊt.kɹɑp/ a place where bedrock or another geological deposit is exposed at the ground's surface M S
acorn B1
/ˈeɪ.kɔːrn/ the nut of the oak tree, typically rounded and held in a rough, scaly cupule M S

Animals (24)

beast B1
/ˈbiːst/ An animal, especially a large or dangerous wild one. M S
wing B1
/ˈwɪŋɡ/ One of the two body parts a bird, bat, or insect uses to fly. M S
pope B1
/poʊp/ An honorary title of the Roman Catholic bishop of Rome as father and head of his church, a sovereign of the Vatican city state. M S
shark B1
/ʃɑːrk/ a mostly marine fish with a cartilaginous skeleton, rough skin, and several rows of teeth M S
bee B1
/ˈbiː/ A flying insect that collects pollen from flowers and, in some species, makes honey. M S
spider B1
/ˈspaɪ̯dɚ/ A small eight-legged creature that spins webs to catch insects. M S
cattle B1
/ˈkætəl/ Cows and bulls kept on a farm for their milk or meat. M S
breed B1
/bɹiːd/ A particular type of a domestic animal within a species. M S
mule B1
/mjʉl/ An animal that is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse. M S
wildlife B1
/ˈwaɪldlaɪf/ Wild animals and plants living in their natural surroundings. M S
goldfish B1
/ˈɡoʊldfɪʃ/ a small domesticated freshwater fish, usually orange or golden, commonly kept in ponds or aquariums M S
das B1
/dɑːz/ any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes M S
alligator B1
/ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tɚ/ a large semiaquatic reptile related to crocodiles, with a broad rounded snout M S
hive B1
/ˈhaɪv/ a structure where bees live, especially one made or kept by people M S
habitat B1
/ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/ The natural place where a plant or animal lives. M S
envious B1
/ˈɛnviːəs/ Feeling or exhibiting envy; jealously desiring the excellence or good fortune of another; maliciously grudging. M S
cheetah B1
/ˈtʃiːtə/ a slender, long-legged spotted cat of Africa and Iran, noted for its exceptional speed over short distances M S
reservoir B1
/ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vwɑɹ/ anything (a person or animal or plant or substance) in which an infectious agent normally lives and multiplies M S
grasshopper B1
/ˈɡɹæsˌhɑpɚ/ a plant-eating insect with powerful hind legs adapted for jumping M S
firefly B1
/ˈfaɪ.ɚˌflaɪ/ a beetle of the family Lampyridae whose abdomen produces light, especially at twilight M S
flamingo B1
/fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/ a tall wading bird with long legs, a curved bill, and usually pink or reddish feathers M S
duckling B1
/ˈdʌklɪŋ/ a young duck M S
anteater B1
/ˈæntˌiːtər/ a toothless mammal of tropical America with a long snout and tongue, specialized for feeding on ants and termites M S
trout B1
/traʊt/ a common freshwater fish with a speckled body, prized as a game fish M S

Plants & Agriculture (23)

soil B1
/sɔɪl/ The top layer of earth in which plants grow. M S
electrical B1
/ɪˈlɛktɹɪkəl/ Connected with or operated by electricity. M S
straw B1
/stɹɔ/ The dry, yellow stems of cut grain plants like wheat. M S
tobacco B1
/təˈbæk.oʊ/ The dried leaves of the tobacco plant, prepared for smoking or chewing. M S
grain B1
/ɡɹeɪn/ The seeds of food crops such as wheat, corn, and rice, used for food. M S
fade B1
/fæɪd/ To slowly lose color or brightness. M S
crop B1
/kɹɑp/ A plant that farmers grow in large amounts for food or other use. M S
poppy B1
/ˈpɑpi/ a plant with showy, delicate flowers, especially one of the genus Papaver; some species produce edible seeds or opium M S
farming B1
/ˈfɑɹmɪŋ/ The work of growing crops and raising animals on a farm. M S
pineapple B1
/ˈpaɪnæpəl/ A large sweet tropical fruit with rough brown skin, juicy yellow flesh, and stiff leaves on top. M S
agriculture B1
/ˈæɡ.ɹɪˌkʌl.tʃɚ/ The practice of farming, including growing crops and raising animals. M S
scarecrow B1
/ˈskɛrˌkroʊ/ a human-shaped figure placed in a field to frighten birds away from crops M S
broccoli B1
/ˈbɹɑ.kə.li/ A green vegetable with a thick stalk and tight clusters of small flower buds M S
blackberry B1
/ˈblækˌbɛri/ a soft, dark purple-black edible fruit made up of many small juicy segments M S
irrigation B1
/ˌɪrəˈɡeɪʃən/ the artificial supply of water to land so that crops and other plants can grow M S
petal B1
/ˈpet̬.əl/ one of the usually colored, leaflike parts that form the corolla of a flower M S
cornfield B1
/ˈkɔɹnˌfild/ a field in which corn or another cereal crop is growing, especially a field of maize in North American English M S
fatten B1
/ˈfætən/ make fat or plump M S
cultivation B1
/ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/ (agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops (especially on a large scale) M S
oat B1
/oʊt/ a grain from the cereal plant Avena sativa, used as food and animal feed and usually referred to in the plural as oats M S
planter B1
/ˈplæntə(ɹ)/ a decorative pot for house plants M S
grower B1
/ˈɡroʊɚ/ a person or business that cultivates a particular crop, usually for sale M S
treetop B1
/ˈtriˌtɑp/ the highest part of a tree, formed by its uppermost branches and leaves M S

Weather & Climate (20)

thunder B1
/ˈθʌndɚ/ The loud rumbling or crashing sound that follows a flash of lightning. M S
disaster B1
/dɪˈzas.təː/ A sudden event, such as a flood or earthquake, that causes great damage or loss of life. M S
lightning B1
/ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/ A bright flash of light in the sky during a storm, caused by electricity. M S
climate B1
/ˈklaɪ.mɪt/ The usual weather conditions of an area over a long period of time. M S
frost B1
/fɹɔst/ A thin layer of tiny ice crystals that forms on cold surfaces. M S
hurricane B1
/ˈhʌɹɪkeɪn/ A very powerful tropical storm with extremely strong winds and heavy rain. M S
sticky B1
/ˈstɪki/ Tending to stick to things; covered with something that sticks. M S
mild B1
/ˈmaɪld/ Not strong, severe, or extreme. M S
tropical B1
/ˈtɹɑ.pɪ.kəl/ Belonging to or coming from the hot, wet regions near the equator. M S
tornado B1
/tɔɹˈneɪ.doʊ/ A violent, spinning column of wind shaped like a funnel that touches the ground. M S
forecast B1
/ˈfɔɹkæst/ To say what is likely to happen in the future, based on what you know now. M S
greenhouse B1
/ˈɡɹːnˌ(h)aʊs/ A glass building where plants are grown and protected from cold weather. M S
rainforest B1
/ˈɹeɪn.fɔɹ.ɪst/ A thick forest in a warm area that has a lot of rain all year. M S
humid B1
/ˈhjuːmɪd/ Having a lot of moisture in the air; warm and damp. M S
snowfall B1
/ˈsnoʊfɔl/ an occasion or period during which snow falls M S
subzero B1
/ˌsʌbˈzɪr.oʊ/ below zero on a numerical scale, especially a temperature scale M S
unfrozen B1
/ʌnˈfɹoʊzən/ not frozen; remaining liquid or free of ice M S
unmelted B1
/ˌʌnˈmɛltɪd/ not melted; still in a solid state M S
weather forecast B1
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thaw B1
/θɔː/ to become free of ice or frost, typically due to a rise in temperature M S

Environment & Ecology (11)

waste B1
/ˈweɪst/ To use time, money, or resources badly so that they are lost or have no useful result. M S
refuse B1
/ˈɹɛfjuːs/ To say firmly that you will not do something. M S
bin B1
/bɪn/ A container for rubbish or waste. M S
organic B1
/ɔɹˈɡænɪk/ Grown or produced without artificial chemicals, fertilizers, or pesticides. M S
resource B1
/ˈɹisɔɹs/ A supply of money, materials, people, or other things that can be used when needed. M S
recycling B1
/riːˈsaɪkəlɪŋ/ The process of treating used materials so they can be used again. M S
conservation B1
/ˌkɑnsə(ɹ)ˈveɪʃən/ The protection of the environment and natural resources. M S
erosion B1
/ɪˈroʊʒən/ the gradual wearing away of soil, rock, or another surface by water, wind, ice, or chemical action M S
ecological B1
/ˌiːkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ Relating to the relationships between living things and their environment. M S
ecology B1
/ɪˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ The study of the relationships between living things and their environment. M S
environmentalist B1
/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəlɪst/ A person who works to protect the natural environment from harm and pollution. M S

Places & Geography (20)

mayor B1
/ˈmeɪ.əɹ/ The elected leader of the government of a city or town. M S
neighborhood B1
/ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/ A particular area of a town or city, and the people who live there. M S
county B1
/ˈkuːntɪ/ A region within a country or state, used for local government. M S
border B1
/ˈbɔə.də/ The line that separates two countries or regions. M S
district B1
/ˈdɪstɹɪkt/ An area of a town, city, or country, often one with its own character or purpose. M S
circus B1
/ˈsɝkəs/ A traveling show with acrobats, clowns, and trained animals, usually held in a large tent. M S
southern B1
/ˈsʌðɚn/ Located in or facing the south. M S
possession B1
/pəˈzɛʃn̩/ Something that you own. M S
region B1
/ˈɹiːd͡ʒn̩/ A large area of land, often with its own features or character. M S
avenue B1
/ˈæv.əˌn(j)u/ A wide street in a town or city, often lined with trees. M S
republic B1
/ɹɪˈpʌb.lɪk/ A country governed by elected representatives and a president rather than a king or queen. M S
folk B1
/foʊk/ People in general; ordinary people. M S
customs B1
/ˈkʌs.təmz/ The government office at a border or airport that checks goods coming into a country. M S
immigration B1
/ˌɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃən/ The act of coming to live permanently in a foreign country. M S
regional B1
/ˈɹiːd͡ʒənəl/ Relating to or limited to a particular area or part of a country. M S
geography B1
/d͡ʒiˈɑɡɹəfi/ The study of the earth's surface, its physical features, and the people who live on it. M S
isle B1
/ˈaɪl/ An island, especially a small one (often used in poetry or place names) M S
geographical B1
/d͡ʒiəˈɡɹæfɪkl̩/ Relating to geography or the physical features of an area. M S
devastate B1
/ˈdev.ə.stæɪt/ To destroy a place or area very badly. M S
populousness B1
The quality of being populous. M S

Law & Government (44)

judge B1
/d͡ʒʌd͡ʒ/ An official who controls a court of law and decides how criminals should be punished. M S
duty B1
/ˈdjuː.ti/ Something you have to do because it is right or because the law or your job requires it. M S
witness B1
/ˈwɪt.nəs/ To see something happen, especially an event or a crime. M S
vote B1
/voʊt/ To formally show which person or choice you support in an election or decision. M S
sheriff B1
/ˈʃɛɹɪf/ The main law-enforcement officer of a county, often elected. M S
finding B1
/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/ Something discovered as a result of research or investigation. M S
responsibility B1
/ɹɪˌspɑn.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/ A duty or task that you are expected to deal with. M S
legal B1
/ˈli.ɡəl/ Allowed or required by law. M S
authority B1
/əˈθɔɹədi/ The power or right to give orders and make people obey. M S
policy B1
/ˈpɑ.lə.si/ An official plan or set of rules that a government, company, or person decides to follow. M S
bond B1
/bɑnd/ To form a close emotional connection with someone. M S
inform B1
/ɪnˈfɔɹm/ To tell someone about something officially or formally. M S
election B1
/əˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ An event in which people vote to choose a leader or representative. M S
officially B1
/əˈfɪʃ.(ə.)li/ In a way that is approved by an authority or follows the rules. M S
ward B1
/wɔɹd/ A section of a hospital for patients who need similar care. M S
appeal B1
/əˈpil/ The quality of being attractive or interesting. M S
require B1
/ɹɪˈkwaɪɹ/ To need something. M S
permit B1
/pɚˈmɪt/ To allow someone to do something. M S
guardian B1
/ˈɡɑɹ.di.ən/ Someone who guards, watches over, or protects. M S
formal B1
/ˈfɔɹməl/ Following accepted rules of polite or official behaviour, dress, or language. M S
legally B1
/ˈliːɡəli/ In a way that is allowed by law. M S
eliminate B1
/ɪˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/ To completely remove or get rid of something. M S
constitution B1
/ˌkɑn.stɪˈtu.ʃ(ə)n/ The set of basic laws and principles by which a country or organization is governed. M S
ban B1
[ˈbɛən] To officially forbid something, especially by law or rule. M S