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Grammar & Function Words (59)

/ənˈlɛs/ Except if; used to say something will happen if a condition is not met.

/ˈbʌd.i/ A friend

/ˈwɛðə(ɹ)/ Used to introduce a choice or doubt between two or more possibilities.

/əˈkɔɹ.dɪŋ/ according to: as stated, reported, or believed by a particular person or source

/huˈɛvɚ/ Any person that; the person that.

/nɔɹ/ And not; used after "neither" or another negative to add a second negative idea.

/ʊt/ Used to say that something is the right or sensible thing to do.

/ˈɑn.tu/ To a position on top of or on the surface of something.

/ˈaʊɚz/ The thing or things that belong to us.

/wəˈnɛvɚ/ At any time that; on any occasion that.

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/ Used to mention one or more members of a larger group just named.

/pɝ/ For each.

/(h)wɛɹˈɛvɚ/ In, at, or to any place that.

/dɪˈspaɪt/ Without being affected or stopped by something; in spite of.

/əˈɡɹiːmənt/ An arrangement between people or groups about what each will do.

/θɹuːˈaʊt/ In every part of a place.

/ˈvaɪs/ Bad or immoral behavior, or a bad habit.

/ˌʌndɚˈniθ/ Directly below or under something.

/fɔɹθ/ Forward in place, time, or order.

/bɪˈniːθ/ Under or below something.

/prəˈvaɪdəd/ Only if a particular condition is met.

/ˈvɛəɹi.əs/ Several different; more than one of various kinds.

/ɹɪˈɡɑɹdɪŋ/ About; concerning a particular subject.

/fɝ/ The soft, thick hair that covers many animals.

Numbers & Quantity (62)

/t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ The amount of money asked for goods or services.

/ˈkɪl.ɪŋ/ The act of causing someone or something to die.

/bʌnt͡ʃ/ A number of things growing or fastened together in a cluster.

/ˈtoʊ.tl̩/ Complete; absolute; with nothing left out.

/əˈmaʊnt/ How much there is of something.

/lɔs/ The fact of no longer having something you once had.

/ɹaɪz/ To move upward or go higher.

/ɑd/ Strange or unusual; different from what you expect.

/pɑt/ A deep round container used for cooking or for growing plants.

/mæs/ A large amount or quantity of something with no clear shape.

/tɹeɪs/ A sign that something or someone has been present.

/pɚˈsɛnt/ One part in every hundred, written with the sign %.

/ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ Something you are given for doing something good or useful.

/ˈdʌzən/ A group or set of twelve.

particularly B1

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ More than usually; especially.

/ˈfɪfθ/ Coming after the fourth and before the sixth in order.

/kæp/ A soft, close-fitting hat, often with a part that sticks out at the front.

/pɜɹs/ A small bag for carrying money.

/ɡeɪn/ To get or obtain something useful or valuable.

/ˈiːkwəl/ The same in amount, value, size, or level as something else.

/ˈlɪm.ɪt/ The greatest amount of something that is allowed or possible.

/ˈæb.səˌlut/ complete and total

/ˈɪnstəns/ A single example or case of something happening.

/ˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/ Small in amount, number, or range; not plentiful.

Space, Position & Direction (246)

/ˈhæŋ/ To attach something at the top so the rest hangs down freely.

/ɪnˈtaɪɚ/ Whole or complete, with no part left out.

/stʌk/ Unable to move from a place or position.

/ˈrɪd/ To free yourself or a place from something unwanted (used with 'of').

/ˈhɛvən/ In many religions, the home of God where good people are believed to go after death.

/ˈpɹɛɡnənt/ Carrying a developing baby inside the body.

/ˈθɹoʊt/ The front part of the neck.

/leɪ/ To put something down carefully, usually in a flat position.

/ˈblaɪ̯nd/ Not able to see.

/ˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/ Attached at the top so that the rest falls down freely.

/ˈtɝ.nɪŋ/ A place where a road branches off from another; a side road or junction.

/ˈjuːnəˌvɝs/ Everything that exists, including all of space, time, and matter.

/ˈdɪstəns/ The amount of space between two places or points.

/ˈd͡ʒɛn.təl.mən/ A polite, well-mannered man.

/ˈækˌsɛs/ The right or chance to use, enter, or reach something.

/ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/ Having something spread over or laid on top of it.

/kəˈnɛkʃ(ə)n/ A relationship or link between things or events.

/ˈkæːnsə/ A serious disease in which abnormal cells grow and spread in the body.

/loʊˈkeɪʃən/ A particular place or position.

/ɡɹeɪv/ A place in the ground where a dead body is buried, often marked by a stone.

/sɛk.ʃu.əl/ Relating to physical attraction or activity between people.

/əˈsaɪd/ To or toward one side so as to be out of the way.

/ˈsɛntɹ(ə)l/ In or near the middle of an area or thing.

/ɹɪˈmuv/ To take something away from a place.

Time (112)

/ɪnˈvoːvd/ Taking part in something, or connected to it

/ˈleɪt.li/ Recently; in the recent past.

/[ˈsi.zn̩]/ One of the four parts of the year: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

/ɪkˈspɛk.tɪd/ Thought likely to happen or arrive.

/ɪˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.ə.li/ In the end, especially after a long time or many problems.

/ˈpɑzɪtɪv/ Hopeful, confident, and focused on good things.

/mɑɹt͡ʃ/ An organized walk by many people to protest or support something.

/ˈfɔɹmɚ/ Belonging to an earlier time; previous.

/ˈspɛndɪŋ/ The amount of money that is spent, especially by a government or organization.

/ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/ At a time that is not stated exactly.

/ˈpɹivi.əsli/ At an earlier time; before now.

/ˈnɔɹ.mə.li/ Usually; most of the time.

/kəˈrɛɳʈ/ Happening or existing now; belonging to the present time.

/flæʃ/ To shine suddenly and brightly, often for a short time.

/ˌpɑ.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/ The chance that something may happen or be true.

/tɝm/ A word or phrase used to name a particular thing, often in a special field.

/ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/ At a later time; after something else has happened.

/lɑːnt͡ʃ/ To start something new, such as a product, project, or campaign.

/ˈwɔɹiɚ/ A brave or experienced fighter, especially in past times.

/ˈfɹoʊzn̩/ Turned hard because of extreme cold; in ice form.

/əˈkeɪʒən/ A particular time when something happens.

/ˌeɪˈdi/ a picture, short film, or notice that tries to sell something or give information

/ˈmɑ.nɪ.tɚ/ A screen that shows information from a computer.

/ˈpɹi.vi.əs/ Happening or existing before the present one in time or order.

People & Society (196)

/soɹt/ A type or kind of thing or person.

/sɛks/ Whether a person or animal is male or female, based on their body and reproductive role.

/t͡ʃiːf/ The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.

/ˈd͡ʒen.(ə.)ɹəl/ Relating to the main parts of something rather than the details.

/dɪˈtɛktɪv/ A police officer whose job is to solve crimes by gathering evidence.

/dɹʌŋk/ Affected by drinking too much alcohol, so you cannot think or act normally.

/ɡeɪ/ Sexually attracted to people of the same sex; homosexual.

/pɹɪns/ The son of a king or queen, or a male member of a royal family.

/ˈspɪɹɪt/ The non-physical part of a person, thought of as the seat of feelings and character; the soul.

/ˈfɛloʊ/ A man or boy, often used in a friendly or casual way.

/ˈmɑnstɚ/ A large, frightening, imaginary creature.

/ˈoʊ.pə.nɪŋ/ A gap or hole that you can pass through or see through.

/ˈfju.nəɹ.əl/ A ceremony held for a person who has died, usually with a burial or cremation.

/ˈpɝ.sə.nə.li/ Used to give your own opinion.

/ˈdeɪtɪŋ/ The activity of going out with people to find a romantic partner.

/ˈmɝdɚɚ/ A person who kills another person on purpose.

/ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ A person who tells lies, especially one who lies often.

/ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ənt/ Extremely large.

/ˈpoɪ.zən/ A substance that can harm or kill a living thing if it is swallowed, breathed in, or absorbed.

/ˈɡʌv(ə)nə(ɹ)/ The person in charge of running a state or region, especially in the United States.

/ˈpɹɪzənɚ/ A person who is kept in a prison.

/spɔɹts/ Physical games and activities played according to rules; plural of sport.

/ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/ The general opinion that people have about someone or something.

/bɪˈlʌvd/ Loved very much.

Family & Relationships (21)

/ˈmæɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ The legal or formal union of two people as partners for life.

relationship B1

/ɹəˈleɪʃ(ə)nˌʃɪp/ The way in which two or more people, groups, or things are connected or behave toward each other.

/ˈpɹɪnsɛs/ A daughter or granddaughter of a king or queen.

/ˈbʊl/ A large adult male of the cattle family

/t͡ʃiːt/ To break the rules in order to gain an unfair advantage.

/ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/ Connected with something, especially by sharing a topic, cause, or quality.

/dɪˈvɔː(ɹ)st/ No longer married because your marriage has been legally ended.

/ˈnɛf.ju/ The son of your brother or sister.

/ˈhʌn.iˌmuːn/ A holiday taken by a couple just after they get married.

/nis/ The daughter of your brother or sister.

/ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ A member of your family.

/ˈfeɪθ.fl̩/ Loyal and able to be trusted over time.

/ˈhaʊshoʊld/ All the people who live together in one house.

/fiˈɑnseɪ/ a man who is engaged to be married

/ˈɡɑdˌmʌðɚ/ a female godparent who sponsors a child at baptism and traditionally supports the child's religious upbringing

/ˈmʌðɚˌlænd/ The country where you were born or where your family comes from.

/pəˈɹen.təl/ Relating to or typical of a parent.

great-grandfather B1

/ˌɡreɪtˈɡrændˌfɑðər/ the grandfather of one of your parents; the father of a grandparent

/ˌənrɪˈleɪtɪd/ Not connected with each other

/ˈkɪd.i/ a young child; an informal and sometimes affectionate term

/ˈgɝːlˌhʊd/ the period of life when a female person is a girl

Emotions & Feelings (121)

/kɪs/ To touch someone with your lips to show love, affection, or greeting.

/fɚˈɡɪv/ To stop being angry at someone for something they did wrong.

/ˈpɹæʊ̯d/ Feeling happy and satisfied about something you or someone close to you has done.

/ˈplɛʒɚ/ A feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction.

/kɪk/ To hit something with your foot.

/ʃeɪm/ A painful feeling of guilt or embarrassment about something you have done.

/ˈhɔɹ.ɪ.bəl/ Very unpleasant or bad.

/ʌɡ/ used to express disgust, aversion, horror, or strong annoyance

/ˈd͡ʒɛ.ləs/ Unhappy because you want something that someone else has.

/ˈloʊnli/ Unhappy because you are alone or have no friends near you.

/ˈbɝnɪŋ/ On fire.

/skɛɚ/ To make someone feel frightened.

/əˈʃeɪmd/ Feeling embarrassed or guilty about something you have done.

/ˈskɛə.ɹi/ Causing fear or worry; frightening.

/ˈkʌ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ The ability to face danger, pain, or fear without giving up.

/dɪsˈɡʊstɪŋ/ Extremely unpleasant and making you feel sick.

/dɪˈzaɪɹ/ A strong feeling of wanting something.

/ˈdɛs.p(ə.)ɹət/ Needing or wanting something so much that you will do anything to get it.

/dɹəˈmætɪk/ Sudden, large, and very noticeable.

/ˈæ̝ŋɡɚ/ A strong feeling you have when something has hurt, annoyed, or treated you unfairly.

/ˈpæʃən/ A very strong feeling, such as love, excitement, or anger.

/ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/ The feeling that you can do things well and succeed.

/ˈhoʊp.fə.li/ Used to say that you hope something will happen.

/ˈmɪz(ə)ɹəbəl/ Very unhappy or uncomfortable.

Describing People (44)

/duːd/ A man, especially a young one (informal).

/smɑɹt/ Intelligent and clever.

/ˈɑ.nɪst/ Always telling the truth and not cheating or lying.

/dɛ(ə)ɹ/ To be brave enough to do something risky or frightening.

/ˈɑ.nɪst.li/ In a truthful and sincere way.

/ˈɡʊdnəs/ The quality of being kind, moral, and good.

/ˈkeɪ.bə.bəl/ Having the ability or qualities needed to do something well.

/ˈnaː.sti/ Very unpleasant or disgusting.

/ˈkɹuːəl/ Causing pain or suffering on purpose, without caring; unkind.

/ʃaɪ/ Nervous or uncomfortable around other people.

/ˈsɛlf.ɪʃ/ caring only about yourself and not about other people

/ˈdʒɛnɝəs/ Willing to give money, time, or help freely.

/ˈlɔɪəl/ Always supporting and staying faithful to a person, group, or cause.

/ˈstʌbɚn/ Refusing to change your mind or do what others want.

/ˈtæləntɪd/ Having a natural ability to do something very well.

/mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/ Very impressive and beautiful; grand and splendid.

/kin/ Very interested in or enthusiastic about something.

/ˈkaɪnd.nəs/ The quality of being kind, caring, and generous toward others.

/ˈbɒld/ Brave and confident; willing to take risks.

/ˈkɑmpləmənt/ Something nice you say to praise or admire someone.

/diːd/ Something that is done; an action.

/ˈɹɛf.ə.ɹɛns/ A mention of something or someone.

/ɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ To think of someone or something in a particular way.

/kəˈɹeɪd͡ʒəs/ Having or showing courage; brave.

Describing Qualities (336)

/ˈsʌm.taɪmz/ On some occasions but not always.

/ˌæb.səˈlut.li/ completely and totally

/ˈwiɚd/ Strange, unusual, or hard to explain.

/ˈtoʊ.tə.li/ Completely; in every way.

/ˈstɪk/ A thin piece of wood, especially one that has fallen from a tree.

/mɛs/ A dirty or untidy state; a place where things are not in order.

/pɹuːv/ To show that something is true by giving evidence.

/ˈɑ(b).vi(.)əs.li/ In a way that is easy to see or understand; clearly.

/ˈɔ.səm/ Extremely good or impressive (informal).

/spɑt/ A particular place or area.

/dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/ A separate part of a large organization, company, or shop.

/ɹɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/ So silly or unreasonable that it deserves to be laughed at.

/ˈmeɪn/ Most important; chief or principal.

/taɪt/ Fitting your body very closely.

/ˈsʌmhaʊ/ In some way that is not known or explained.

/ɪŋˈkɹɛdəbəl/ Amazing, wonderful, or extremely good.

/feɪ̯k/ Not real; made to look genuine in order to deceive.

/pɹuf/ Information or facts that show something is true.

/ˈʌɡli/ Unpleasant to look at; not beautiful.

/ˈbʊl.ɪt/ A small piece of metal that is fired from a gun

/[sɔɹd]/ A weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for cutting or stabbing.

/ˈtaɪni/ Extremely small.

/ˈpɹɑpɚti/ A building or piece of land that someone owns.

/ɪnˈseɪn/ Seriously mentally ill.

Communication (55)

/ˈswɛɚ/ To use rude or offensive language.

/joʊ/ informal: a greeting or call used to attract someone's attention

/ˈɹɪ.tn̩/ Expressed in writing rather than spoken.

/dɑk/ An informal word for a doctor.

/ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/ relating to Japan, its people, culture, or language

/ˈspoʊ.kən/ Past participle of speak.

/ˈlidɪŋ/ Most important, best, or most successful.

/ˈɹol.ɪŋ/ Rising and falling in gentle slopes, used to describe land.

/ˈæk.sɛnt/ the way someone pronounces words, showing where they come from

/ˈkɒm.ɛnt/ Something you say or write that gives your opinion or reaction.

/ɹɪˈspɑnd/ To say or write something back; to reply.

/əˈnaʊn(t)s/ To tell people about something officially or publicly.

/ɑˈhɑ/ used to express sudden understanding, discovery, or recognition

/dɪˈklɛɚ/ To announce something publicly or officially.

/ˈplætfɔɹm/ The area beside the tracks at a station where you get on and off a train.

/nəˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ To discuss something with others in order to reach an agreement.

/[ˈleː.b(ə)ɫ]/ A small piece of paper or other material attached to something to give information about it.

presentation B1

/pɹisɛnˈteɪʃən/ A talk in which you show or explain something to a group of people.

/pə(ɹ)ˈsweɪd/ To make someone agree to do or believe something by giving them good reasons.

/tɹænzˈleɪʃən/ Words or text that have been changed from one language into another.

/ɪˈnɪʃəl/ Happening at the very beginning; first.

/ˈærəbɪk/ a Semitic language spoken across North Africa and the Middle East and used as the liturgical language of Islam

/ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/ A statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase.

/tɹænzˈleɪt/ To change words from one language into another.

Mind & Cognition (63)

/ˈlæftɚ/ The act or sound of laughing.

/ˈnɑn.sɛns/ Words or ideas that have no meaning or are silly and foolish.

/əˈwɛɚ/ Knowing that something exists or is happening.

/ˈʃɔːli/ Used to show that you strongly believe something is true or expect others to agree.

/ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/ An event or occurrence, especially an unusual or unpleasant one.

/ˈmɛn.təl/ Relating to the mind or to thinking.

/ɪɡˈnoɹ/ To deliberately pay no attention to someone or something.

/ədˈvæns/ To move forward, or to make progress in a positive way.

/ˈɝ.d͡ʒənt/ Needing immediate attention or action.

/ɹɪˈkɔl/ To bring something back to mind; to remember.

/ˈfleɪ̯ɡ/ A piece of cloth with a design that represents a country, group, or idea.

/ɪmˈpɹɛʃn̩/ The effect or feeling that someone or something leaves in your mind.

/ˈkæn.sl̩/ To decide that a planned event will not happen.

/ˈfuː.lɪʃ/ Showing a lack of good sense or judgement; unwise.

/ˈɹi.zə.nə.bəl/ Fair, sensible, and based on good judgement.

/ˈd͡ʒʌd͡ʒ.mənt/ The ability to make good decisions and form sensible opinions.

/əbˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/ A reason or statement showing that you disagree with something.

/ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/ The state of being alone and free from the attention of others.

/pɹəˈpoʊzəl/ A plan or idea that is suggested formally for others to consider.

/ˈbæɪ.sɪs/ The main idea or fact that something is built on or developed from.

misunderstanding B1

/ˌmɪsʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ A failure to understand something correctly; a mistaken idea about its meaning.

/əˈpruːv/ To think that something or someone is good or acceptable.

/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/ Not expected; surprising because you did not think it would happen.

/dɪˈtɝmɪn/ To find out something exactly, by looking at the facts or calculating.

Senses & Perception (51)

/kɑm/ Relaxed and not worried, angry, or upset.

/bɛl/ A hollow metal object, often cup-shaped, that rings when it is struck.

/teɪst/ To notice or recognize the flavour of food or drink in your mouth.

/əˈplɔz/ The sound and act of clapping the hands to show approval.

/ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/ The ability to hear sounds.

/saɪt/ The ability to see.

/ˈhɪd(ə)n/ Placed or kept out of sight so it cannot be seen.

/hɔɹn/ A hard pointed growth on the head of some animals, such as cows or goats.

/ˈbæŋ/ A sudden loud noise, like an explosion or something hitting a hard surface.

/bum/ To grow or develop very quickly and successfully.

/ˈsɜɹ.fəs/ The outer or top layer of something.

/ˈsaɪlənt/ With no sound at all; completely quiet.

/ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ A sudden, violent burst of energy that causes damage and noise.

/ˈvɪʒ.n̩/ The ability to see; sight.

/ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ A thing that you can see and touch.

/əˈtɛnd/ To be present at an event or place.

/ˈpeɪn.fl̩/ Causing physical pain.

/dɛf/ Unable to hear, either completely or partly.

/kəˈnɛkt/ To join two or more things together.

/sɪˈvɪɹ/ Very bad, serious, or intense.

/ˈlaɪtɚ/ A small device that produces a flame, used for lighting cigarettes or candles.

/əbˈzɝv/ To watch someone or something carefully.

/boɹ/ To make someone feel tired and uninterested.

/saɪ/ To breathe out slowly and loudly, often to show tiredness, sadness, or relief.

Education & Learning (25)

/pɹəˈfɛs.ɚ/ A teacher at a college or university.

/kəˈmænd/ An order telling someone to do something.

/ɪnˈvɛs.tə.ɡeɪt/ To carefully examine something in order to find out the facts or the truth.

/əˈkad.ə.mɪ/ a school or college, especially one that teaches a particular subject or skill

/ˈlek.t͡ʃəː/ A talk that teaches something, usually given to a class or audience.

/ˈɪnstɪtjuːt/ An organization set up for a particular purpose, especially research, education, or a profession.

/ˈtɛt.nɪ.kəl/ Relating to a particular subject and needing special knowledge to be understood.

/ˈɛd͡ʒəkeɪtɪd/ Having received a good education and a lot of knowledge.

/ˈlɪt.ɚ.ə.t͡ʃɚ/ Written works such as novels, poems, and plays valued as art.

/ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/ Money given to a student to help pay for their education, usually for good work.

/ɪnˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹi/ A question or request for information.

/ˈskɑlɚ/ A person who studies a subject deeply and knows a lot about it.

/əˈkæɖ.ə.mɪk/ relating to education, schools, and study

/ˈfɹɛʃ.mən/ A student in their first year at a high school, college, or university.

/ˈfɑɹməsi/ A shop where medicines are prepared and sold.

/ˈsɛkənˌdɛɹi/ less important than the main thing

/ˌɛkspləˈɹeɪʃən/ The act of travelling through an unfamiliar area to learn about it.

/nuˈtɹɪʃ.ən/ The food a living thing needs to grow and stay healthy.

encyclopedia B1

/ənˌsəɪ.kləˈpi.di.ə/ A reference work with articles on many subjects, usually arranged alphabetically

/ɹɪˈvaɪz/ To change or improve something, especially a piece of writing.

/flʌŋk/ To fail an exam or class.

/ˌriˈrid/ to read a text again

/ˈskuːlˌbʊk/ a book written or selected for students to use in school; a textbook

primary school B1

Work & Careers (36)

/ˈwɝkɪŋ/ Present participle of work; doing a job or task.

/ˈmɪʃ.ən/ An important job or task that a person or group is given.

/kəˈɹɪɹ/ The job or profession you do over a long part of your working life.

/ˈkɑrtɚ/ a person whose work is driving a cart or transporting loads by cart

/haɪɹ/ To give someone a job and pay them to work for you.

/ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/ to stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly breaking in.

/əˈsaɪn.mənt/ A task or piece of work that you are given to do.

/ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/ a person who tends cattle, especially on horseback

/pɹəˈmoʊʃn̩/ A move to a more important job or higher rank.

/ˈbjʊ.ɹoʊ/ A government department or office that deals with a particular task.

/pɹəˈfeʃ.ən/ A type of job that needs special training or education, such as law or medicine.

/kwəʊt/ To repeat the exact words that someone has written or said.

/dɪˈzaɪnɚ/ A person whose job is to plan how something will look or work.

/ˈwɔɹdən/ an official responsible for supervising a place, activity, or body of rules

/ˈpɔɹtɚ/ a very dark sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley

/klɔθ/ Material made by weaving or knitting fibres, used to make clothes and other things.

/ˈkwɑ.lɪ.faɪd/ Having the right training, skills, or experience for a job or task.

/əˈd͡ʒɛn.də/ A list of the things to be discussed at a meeting.

/ˈseɪlzmən/ A man whose job is to sell things, in a shop or by visiting customers.

/ɪkˈspɛns/ The money that you spend on something.

/ˈkɹäːft/ An activity that involves making things skilfully with your hands.

/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/ Without a job, although able and willing to work.

/ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ Paid work, or the state of having a job

/əˈt͡ʃiːv.mənt/ Something done successfully, especially after effort or skill.

Business & Commerce (19)

/ˈklaɪ.ənt/ A person or company that pays for the services of a professional such as a lawyer or accountant.

/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.

/dɪˈmænd/ A strong and firm request for something.

/ɪnˈɖəs.ʈri/ The making of goods in factories on a large scale.

/ˈdiːlɝ/ A person or business that buys and sells a particular product.

/kəˈmɝ.ʃəl/ Connected with buying and selling or with business.

/ˈpɹɑfɪt/ The money you gain after subtracting your costs, especially in business.

/ˈmæn.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ The act of running or controlling a business or organization.

/ɪnˈvest/ To put money into something, such as a business or shares, in order to make a profit.

/ˈfaɪnæns/ The management of money, especially of large amounts.

/ˈɛɹˌlaɪn/ A company that provides flights to carry passengers and goods.

/stɹəˈti.dʒɪk/ Done as part of a careful plan to reach a goal.

/ˈloʊ.ɡoʊ/ A symbol or design that a company uses to identify itself.

/kəmˈpɛt.ɪ.tɚ/ A person or company that competes against another, especially in business.

agricultural B1

/ˌæɡ.ɹɪˈkʌl.tʃə.ɹəl/ Relating to farming or the growing of crops and raising of animals.

/ˈædvɚtaɪz/ To tell the public about a product or service in order to encourage them to buy it.

/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/ To focus on and become an expert in one particular area of work or study.

/ˈædvɜɹt/ A notice or short film that promotes a product, service, or event.

/ˈtærɪf/ a tax imposed by a government on goods imported from or exported to another country

Money & Finance (39)

/wɝθ/ Having a particular value or price.

/peɪd/ Receiving money for work done.

/oʊ/ To have to pay money back to someone.

/ɹɪˈspɑn.sə.bəl/ In charge of something and expected to deal with it.

/djuː/ Expected to happen, arrive, or be ready at a particular time.

/əˈfoɹd/ To have enough money to pay for something.

/ˈsɛtəl/ To end an argument or problem by reaching a final decision.

/dɛt/ Money that you owe to someone else.

/ˈɑpʃən/ One of several things you can choose from.

/tæks/ Money that people and businesses must pay to the government to fund public services.

/faɪˈnænʃəl/ Relating to money or how money is managed.

/ˈpeɪmənt/ An amount of money paid in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt.

/ɹɪˈkʌvɚ/ To return to good health after being ill or injured.

/ˈfʌnd/ An amount of money saved or set aside for a particular purpose.

/iˈkɑ.nə.mi/ The system by which a country produces, sells, and uses goods, services, and money.

/dɪˈpɑ.zɪt/ A sum of money paid as a first part of a larger payment, or to reserve something.

/ˈɪnˌkʌm/ The money a person or organization earns or receives, usually regularly.

/ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/ Relating to trade, industry, and the management of money in a country or region.

/ɹiˈpeɪ/ To pay back money that you owe.

/dɪˈskaʊnt/ An amount taken off the usual price of something.

/ˈkʌɹ.ən.si/ The system of money used in a particular country.

/ˈd͡ʒuːsi/ Containing a lot of juice; pleasantly wet to eat.

/ˈɡɹeɪvi/ A thick, savory sauce made from the juices of cooked meat.

/ˈtɛləɹ/ A bank employee who takes in and pays out money to customers.

Shopping & Services (13)

/ˈsɝ.vɪs/ Work done by one person or organization that helps or benefits others.

/dɪˈlɪv.(ə.)ɹi/ The act of taking goods, mail, or other items to a place or person.

/ˈkaʊn.tɚ/ A long, flat surface in a shop, kitchen, or bank where people are served.

/ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/ An arrangement made in advance to keep a room, table, or seat for you.

/stɔl/ A small open shop or table where goods are sold, especially in a market.

/ˈbaɪ.ɚ/ A person who buys something.

/ˈmɝt͡ʃənt/ A person who buys and sells goods, especially in large amounts or as a business.

/ˈbʊkɪŋ/ An arrangement to have a seat, room, or service kept for you at a later time.

/ɹɪˈfʌnd/ Money that is given back to you, usually because you returned something.

/ˈɹiˌteɪl/ The selling of goods directly to ordinary customers.

/ˌɹiːəˈɹeɪndʒ/ To change the order, position, or arrangement of things.

check-in counter B1

The act of reporting your arrival at an airport or hotel, often at a special desk.

check-in desk B1

House & Home (37)

/ˈlɪvɪŋ/ Having life; alive.

/ˈbeɪsmənt/ A room or floor of a building that is below ground level.

/ˈsɝvənt/ A person employed to do household or other duties for another, especially in someone's home.

/ˈkæbɪn/ A small, simple house, often made of wood and in the countryside.

/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.

/hʌt/ A small, simple house or shelter, often with only one room.

/ˈkɑɹ.pət/ A thick fabric used to cover a floor.

/ˈsilɪŋ/ The inside surface at the top of a room.

/ˈhɔːlˌweɪ/ an interior passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms

/ɹɪˈzɝv/ To arrange for a room, table, or seat to be kept for you in advance.

/hæt͡ʃ/ To come out of an egg.

/ˈdraɪvˌweɪ/ a short private road or paved area connecting a house or garage to a public road

/ˈdɔː(ɹ)stɛp/ a step directly outside the entrance to a building

/ˌhoʊmˈmeɪd/ made at home rather than in a factory or shop

/mɑp/ a cleaning tool with an absorbent head fixed to a long handle, used especially for washing floors

/ˈɡɑɹ.dən.ɪŋ/ The activity of growing plants and looking after a garden.

/ˈwɔlˌpeɪ.pɚ/ decorative paper or similar material used to cover the inside walls of a room

/rɪns/ to wash something briefly with clean water, especially to remove soap, dirt, or residue

/ˈstɛrweɪ/ a passage containing a flight or series of stairs between different levels

/ˈvæɪkənsi/ A job that is available because no one is currently doing it.

Located in the building or room immediately next to yours.

/ˈfɝnɪʃ/ To put furniture into a room or building.

/ˈwɪn.doʊˌsɪl/ the horizontal ledge or structural member at the bottom of a window

/ˈeɡˌʃel/ the hard, thin outer covering of an egg

Food & Drink (62)

/hʌnt/ To chase and kill wild animals for food or sport.

/pɑɪ/ A baked dish made of pastry with a filling of fruit, meat, or vegetables inside.

/ˈæl.kə.hɔl/ Drinks such as beer, wine, and spirits that can make you drunk.

/ˈlɪvɚ/ A large organ in the body that cleans the blood and helps digest food.

/poɹk/ Meat from a pig.

/pʊb/ A place where people go to buy and drink alcohol, and often food, especially in Britain.

/læm/ A young sheep.

/ˈbeɪ.kən/ Salted or smoked meat from the back or sides of a pig, usually eaten in thin strips.

/stiːm/ The hot gas that water turns into when it boils.

/spɔɪl/ To ruin or damage something so it is no longer good or enjoyable.

/tɔs/ To throw something gently or carelessly.

/fiːst/ A large, special meal, often to celebrate something.

/tɪn/ A sealed metal container used to keep food or drink fresh.

/ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚ/ A spicy root used to flavor food and drinks.

/stʌft/ Filled completely with something.

/ˈæp.əˌtaɪt/ The desire to eat food.

/ˈdaɪnə(ɹ)/ a small informal restaurant, often with booths, a counter, and simple meals

/ˈtjuː.nə/ A large sea fish that is often eaten as food.

/ɡɹɪl/ To cook food over or under direct heat.

/ˈræpəd/ Happening or moving very quickly.

/ˈspaɪsi/ Having a strong, hot flavor that creates a burning feeling in the mouth.

/spaɪs/ A strong-tasting or aromatic part of a plant, usually dried, used to flavor food.

/ˈmʌstəɹd/ A spicy yellow paste or powder made from mustard seeds, used to flavour food.

/ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹi/ A sweet, soft red fruit with tiny seeds on its surface.

Clothing & Appearance (35)

/ˈneɪkɪd/ Not wearing any clothes; bare.

/ˈsænd/ Tiny loose grains of worn rock that form beaches and deserts.

/ˈkɑsˌt(j)um/ A set of clothes worn to look like someone or something else, often for fun.

/ˈʌndɚˌwɛɹ/ Clothes worn next to the skin, under your outer clothes.

/bɪɹd/ The hair that grows on a man's chin and cheeks.

/wɔɹn/ Damaged and shabby from being used a lot.

/ʃeɪv/ To cut hair very close to the skin, especially from the face, using a razor.

/ˈhɛlmɪt/ A hard hat worn to protect the head.

/ˈkɑ.ləɹ/ The part of a shirt, coat, or dress that fits around the neck.

/ˈɹeɪzɚ/ A sharp tool used to shave hair from the skin.

/ˈɡæʊ̯n/ A woman's long, formal dress, often worn on special occasions.

/ˈsliːv/ The part of a piece of clothing that covers the arm.

/ˈswɛti/ covered in sweat or smelling of sweat

/ʌnˈdɹɛs/ To take off your clothes.

/ˈd͡ʒʌmpɚ/ A knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body for warmth; a sweater (British English).

/ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌpænts/ A piece of underwear worn on the lower body, under your other clothes.

/blʌʃ/ To become red in the face from embarrassment or shyness.

/tɹɛnd/ A general direction in which something is changing or developing.

/ˈbɛɹfʊt/ wearing nothing on the feet

/ˈfæʃənəbl̩/ Following the current popular style; in fashion.

/ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/ A piece of clothing.

/ˈslɪpəɹ/ a soft, comfortable shoe that is easy to put on and is often worn indoors

/ˈswɛtʃəːt/ A loose, warm cotton top with long sleeves, often worn for sport or as casual clothing.

/ˈræp.ɚ/ paper, plastic, or another material folded around an object to cover or protect it

Travel (16)

/tɹænsˈfɚ/ To move something or someone from one place to another.

/ˈpæspɔɹt/ An official document that proves who you are and your nationality, used for foreign travel.

/hɑp/ To jump a short distance, often on one foot.

/ləˈɡed͡ʒ/ The bags and cases you carry your belongings in when travelling.

/əˈɹaɪ.vl̩/ The act of reaching a place.

/ˌdɛstəˈneɪʃən/ The place where someone or something is going.

/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/ A long, organized journey made by a group for a particular purpose, such as exploration.

/dɪˈpɑːrtʃɝ/ The act of leaving a place, especially to start a journey.

/ˈvɔɪ.ɪd͡ʒ/ A long journey, especially by sea or in space.

/ˈtɚmɪnəl/ Causing death; not curable and leading to death.

/ˈʋi.zɑ/ An official stamp or document allowing you to enter, stay in, or leave a country.

/ˈsu.vəˌnɪɹ/ An object you keep or give to remember a place or event.

/dɪˈpɑɹt/ To leave a place, especially to begin a journey.

/ˈtɔːɹɪzəm/ The activity of travelling to places for pleasure.

/ˈoʊvɚˌlænd/ travelling or carried across land rather than by sea or air

travel agent B1

Transportation (29)

/kɹæʃ/ A serious accident in which a vehicle hits something.

/əˈbɔɹd/ on or onto a ship, plane, train, or bus

/ˈgʊdz/ Things that are made to be bought and sold.

/tɹænsˈpɔɹt/ The system or vehicles used for carrying people or goods from one place to another.

/lɔɡ/ A thick piece of a tree trunk that has been cut.

/fɔːrd/ a shallow place in a river or stream where people, animals, or vehicles can cross without a bridge

/ˈtaɪ̯ɚ/ A rubber ring filled with air that fits around a wheel of a car or bicycle.

/ˈvɛs.əl/ A ship or large boat.

/ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪkəl/ A two-wheeled vehicle with an engine and handlebars instead of a steering wheel.

/ˈdaɪəl/ To enter a telephone number in order to call someone.

/ˈɹeɪlɹoʊd/ A track with metal rails that trains run on; the railway system (American English).

/ˈɹeɪlˌweɪ/ A system of tracks that trains travel on, used to carry people and goods.

/ɹeɪ(ə)l/ The system of travelling by train.

/ˈsɪnɚ/ A person who sins or has sinned.

/ˈdiːpoʊ/ a railway or bus station where passengers or goods are loaded and unloaded, especially in North American English

/ˈlaɪthaʊs/ a tower or other coastal structure with a powerful light that warns or guides ships

/ˈdiːtʊr/ a longer or less direct route taken to avoid a blockage or reach a place indirectly

/ˈlɔɹi/ A large vehicle for carrying heavy goods by road; a truck.

/ˈfɹeɪtɚ/ a ship designed or used to carry cargo

/ˈtɝ.bjə.ləns/ Sudden, violent movements of the air that shake an aircraft during flight.

/ˈtræk.ʃən/ the grip produced by friction between a moving object and the surface beneath it

/ˈɹoʊdsaɪd/ The strip of land along the edge of a road.

/ˈstiːmˌʃɪp/ a ship propelled by one or more steam engines

/ˈsaɪnˌpoʊst/ A post by a road with a sign giving directions or information.

Verbs of Movement (32)

/bɹeθ/ The air that you take into your lungs and let out again.

/ˈɹoʊ/ A line of people or things side by side.

/ˈmuːv.mənt/ The act of moving or changing position.

/əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ To move closer to someone or something.

/slɪp/ To slide and lose your balance suddenly.

/ˈɹəʊ̯.bɒt/ A machine that can carry out tasks automatically, often programmed to move and work like a person.

/ˈeɪɡzɪt/ A door or passage for leaving a place.

/pɹəˈsid/ To continue with something that has already started.

/fɑt͡ʃ/ To go and get something or someone and bring it back.

/ˈfloʊ̯/ To move steadily and smoothly, the way a liquid does.

/ˈsteɪbəl/ Firmly fixed and not likely to move, change, or fail.

/ɪˈtɝ.nl̩/ Lasting forever; without end.

/daɪv/ To jump into water head first.

/ˈkɑndʌkt/ The way a person behaves.

/əˈkɝ/ To happen or take place.

/pɑɹˈtɪs.ə.peɪt/ To take part in an activity or event.

/ˈsʌb.stɪ.tʃuːt/ To use one thing in place of another that does the same job.

/blɛnd/ To mix two or more things together so they combine well.

/fæks/ A document sent or received using a fax machine.

/beɪð/ To wash yourself or someone else in water; to take a bath.

/ˈpæɹəʃut/ A large piece of fabric attached to a person or object so they fall slowly through the air.

/ˈkwɑ.lɪ.faɪ/ To reach the necessary standard or pass the tests to do a job or take part in something.

/ˈt͡ʃæɹiət/ A two-wheeled vehicle pulled by horses, used in ancient times for war or racing.

/ˈstʌmbəl/ To hit your foot on something and almost fall.

Sports & Fitness (23)

/bɛt/ To risk money on the result of a race, game, or event.

/ˈreɪs/ A competition to see who or what is the fastest.

/ˈvɪktəri/ A success in a battle, contest, or struggle.

/skoɹ/ The number of points each side has won in a game or contest.

/ˈpɹɑ̟ɪ̯z/ A reward given to the winner of a contest, competition, or lottery.

/dɪˈfiːt/ To win against someone in a battle, game, or contest.

/d͡ʒɪm/ A place with equipment where people exercise and lift weights.

/ˈɹeɪsɪŋ/ The sport of competing to be the fastest, as in cars, horses, or running.

/kəmˈpiːt/ To take part in a contest, game, or similar event.

/ˈtʊɹnəmənt/ A competition in which players play a series of games to find a winner.

/ˈlɑtɚi/ A game in which people buy numbered tickets and win prizes if their numbers are chosen by chance.

/ˈdaɪ.vɪŋ/ The sport of jumping into water, often performing acrobatic moves.

/ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː/ An official who makes sure the rules are followed in a sport.

/ˈd͡ʒɑ.ɡɪŋ/ The activity of running at a slow, steady pace for exercise.

/ˈfɪt.nəs/ The condition of being healthy and strong, usually from exercise.

/ˈpæsɪv/ Accepting what happens without taking action or resisting.

/rɪŋk/ a prepared surface or building used for ice skating or roller skating

/ˈskeɪtɝ/ a person who ice-skates, roller-skates, or skateboards

/əˈɹoʊbɪks/ Energetic physical exercise, often done to music, that strengthens the heart and lungs.

/ˈɡɔːl.kiːpɚ/ The player who guards the goal and tries to stop the other team from scoring.

/ˈhændˌbɔl/ A team sport in which two teams throw a ball and try to score goals with their hands.

extreme sports B1

Health & Medicine (41)

/tɹiːt/ To behave towards or deal with someone or something in a particular way.

/ˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ A piece of surgery done on the body by a doctor.

/ˈsɝ.d͡ʒə.ɹi/ Medical treatment in which a doctor cuts into the body to repair or remove something.

/ˈsʌfɚ/ To feel pain, distress, or hardship.

/wyːnd/ An injury to the body, such as a cut, where the skin is broken.

/dɪˈziz/ An illness that affects people, animals, or plants.

/ˈtɹiːtmənt/ Medical care given for an illness or injury.

/kjɔː(r)/ To make an illness or a sick person healthy again.

/ˈæm.bjə.ləns/ A vehicle that takes sick or injured people to hospital quickly.

/kəˈmɪt/ To do something wrong or illegal, such as a crime.

/ˈklɪn.ɪk/ A place where people go for medical treatment, usually without staying overnight.

/ˈsɝd͡ʒən/ A doctor who is trained to perform operations on patients.

/hil/ To become healthy again after an injury or illness.

/ˈɪn.d͡ʒɚ.i/ Physical harm or damage done to the body.

/ˈɪl.nəs/ The state of being sick or in bad health.

/ˌɹæɪ.diˈæɪ.ʃən/ Energy that travels as rays, waves, or particles, such as heat or light.

/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/ An illness caused by harmful germs entering the body.

/ɹɪˈkʌvəɹi/ A return to good health after illness or injury.

/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ To look at something carefully and in detail.

/ˈhiːlɪŋ/ The natural process of the body repairing itself after injury or illness.

/ˈspɛʃəlɪst/ A person who knows a lot about one particular subject or area of work.

prescription B1

/pɹəˈskɹɪp.ʃən/ A written order from a doctor for a medicine or treatment.

/vɛt/ A doctor who treats sick or injured animals.

/ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/ A formal test of knowledge or skill, usually written and taken under timed conditions.

The Human Body (27)

/sɛl/ The smallest basic unit that makes up all living things.

/fʊt/ The part of the body at the end of the leg that you stand and walk on.

/ˈfɪŋɡɚ/ One of the four long thin parts at the end of the hand, sometimes including the thumb.

/d͡ʒɔɪnt/ Done or shared by two or more people or groups together.

/d͡ʒiːn/ A part of a cell that carries information passed from parents to children and controls traits like eye colour.

/ˈpuː.dɐ/ A dry substance made of very fine particles.

/ˈmʌs.əl/ One of the parts of the body that produce movement by tightening and relaxing.

/ˈtɪʃ.(j)u/ A piece of soft, thin paper used for wiping your nose or face.

/lʊŋ/ One of the two organs in the chest that you use to breathe.

/ˈbliːd/ To lose blood from your body.

/ˈɔɹɡən/ A part of the body that has a particular function, such as the heart or lungs.

/ɹɪst/ The joint between the hand and the arm.

/θʌm/ The short, thick finger on the side of the hand.

/ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɚ/ A movement of the hands, head, or body to express something.

/ˈsɛksjʊəli/ by sexual means

/ɹɪˈd͡ʒɛkt/ To refuse to accept, agree to, or believe in something.

/ʃæft/ a long rod or pole, especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow

/[ˈæ̝wbɐw]/ The joint in the middle of your arm where it bends.

/ˈdoʊˌneɪt/ To give money or goods to a charity or good cause.

/ˈvælv/ a control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid

/ven/ One of the tubes in your body that carry blood back to the heart.

/sniːz/ To suddenly push air out through your nose and mouth because something irritates your nose.

/ˌɪnˈheɪl/ To breathe air, smoke, or gas in through the nose or mouth.

/ɡɔːl/ Rude boldness; nerve; cheek.

Technology & Computing (32)

/ˈfaɪl/ A named collection of data stored on a computer.

/dɪˈvaɪs/ A piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially an electronic or mechanical one.

/ˈnɛt.wɝk/ A large group of people, things, or places that are connected to each other.

/skæn/ To look through something quickly to find a particular piece of information.

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/ Made or operated using electronic devices, especially those with computer chips or circuits.

/ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ An official or formal piece of writing that gives information or proof.

/əp.lɪˈke.ʃən/ A formal written or spoken request for a job, a place, or assistance.

/ˈstɔɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ The act of keeping things somewhere until they are needed.

/ˈwɪz.ɚd/ A person, usually a man, who has magical powers, especially in stories.

/ˈpæs.wɜɹd/ A secret series of characters you type to log in to a computer, account, or system.

/ˈdɪd͡ʒɪtl̩/ Relating to computers, the internet, and electronic technology.

/ʌnˈduː/ To cancel or reverse something that has been done.

/dɪˈliːt/ To remove or erase something, especially text or data on a computer.

/ˈsɝvɚ/ A computer or program that provides services, files, or data to other computers in a network.

/ˈki.bɔɹd/ The set of keys you press to type on a computer or typewriter.

/dɪsk/ A flat, thin, round object or shape.

/ˈfɪltɚ/ A device that removes unwanted things from a liquid, gas, or other substance passing through it.

/ˈvɜɹt͡ʃuəl/ Existing or done on a computer or online rather than in the physical world.

/ʌnˈpæk/ To take things out of a bag, box, or suitcase

/ˈɪm.pɔɹt/ To bring goods or products in from another country, usually to sell them.

/əpˈləʊd/ To send files or data from your device to a computer or website over the internet.

/ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ To sell and send goods to another country.

/ɛˈnebɪl/ To make it possible for someone to do something

technological B1

/ˌtɛk.nəˈlɑ.dʒɪ.kəl/ Relating to technology, especially modern science and machines.

Media & Publishing (30)

/ˈprɛs/ To push firmly against something.

/ɡoʊst/ The spirit of a dead person that some believe can appear to the living.

/ˈstjuːdiəʊ/ A room where radio or television programmes, music, or films are made.

/ˈsɪɹ.iz/ A number of similar things or events that come one after another.

/ˈt͡ʃænəl/ A television or radio station and its programmes.

/kəˈlɛkʃən/ A group of similar things kept or brought together.

/ˈæk.tɹɪs/ a woman who performs in plays, films, or television

/ˈælbəm/ A collection of songs released together by a musician.

/ˈteːl/ A story, especially one about exciting or imaginary events.

/ˈd͡ʒɝnəlɪst/ A person who reports news for newspapers, magazines, TV, or the internet.

/ˈbɹɔːdkast/ To send out a programme on television or radio.

/ˈd͡ʒɝnəl/ A book in which you write down your thoughts and daily experiences.

/ˈʌp.deɪt/ To make something more modern or add the newest information.

/ˈdi(ː)(.)d͡ʒeɪ/ A person who plays recorded music for an audience, on the radio or at an event.

/ˈɛɖ.ɪ.ʃən/ A particular version of a book, magazine, or newspaper that is published.

/blɔɡ/ A website where someone regularly posts articles, opinions, or personal entries.

/ˈpɹɪntɪŋ/ The process or business of producing books, newspapers, and other material using a press.

/ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/ The title printed in large letters at the top of a newspaper or article.

/ˈbʊl.ə.tən/ A short official news report, often broadcast or published immediately

/ˈoʊ.pən.ɚ/ a person who opens something

/ˈhændˌbʊk/ a concise reference book containing practical instructions, advice, or essential information about a subject or organization

/ˈkɑ.ləm.nɪst/ A writer who regularly produces an article or column for a newspaper or magazine.

/ˈstɔːriˌbʊk/ a book containing stories, especially stories written or illustrated for children

misinformation B1

/ˌmɪsɪnfɚˈmeɪʃən/ false or inaccurate information, whether spread deliberately or by mistake

Art & Music (18)

/biːt/ To defeat someone in a game, contest, or fight.

/ˈɑɹ.tɪst/ A person who creates art, such as paintings or sculptures.

/θiːm/ The main subject or idea of a book, film, talk, or piece of art.

/ˈvɝʒən/ A particular form of something that differs from other forms of the same thing.

/d͡ʒæz/ A style of music with African American roots, known for improvisation, swing, and strong rhythm.

/ˈpoʊ.ə.tɹi/ Writing arranged in lines, often with rhythm or rhyme, that expresses feelings and ideas.

/ˈpoʊ.əm/ A piece of writing arranged in lines, often with rhythm or rhyme, that expresses feelings or ideas.

/ˈvɪʒuəl/ Relating to seeing or sight.

/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/ A plan or agreement made so that something can happen.

/ɹɪˈkɔɹdɚ/ a simple woodwind instrument played by blowing through a fipple and covering finger holes

/ˈskʌlpt͡ʃɚ/ A work of art made by shaping material such as stone, wood, clay, or metal into a three-dimensional form.

/ˈkrɪtɪk/ A person whose job is to give opinions about books, films, music, or art.

/ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/ the different parts or people that something is made up of

/ˈɡɹæfɪk/ Very clear and detailed, especially in describing something unpleasant like sex or violence.

/piˈæn.ɪst/ a person who plays the piano, especially professionally or with considerable skill

/ˈɡɹæfɪks/ The visual images produced or displayed by a computer.

/ˈdrʌmˌstɪk/ a stick used for striking a drum or similar percussion instrument

/ˈiːzəl/ a stand or frame for supporting an artist's canvas or a display board

Entertainment & Leisure (10)

/ˈkɑmədi/ Entertainment, such as films or shows, that is meant to make people laugh.

/plɑt/ The main events and story of a book, film, or play.

/ˌsɛl.əˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/ A party or special event held to mark a happy occasion.

/ˈgæmbəl/ to risk money on a game, contest, or uncertain event in the hope of winning more

/ˈɡɪɡl̩/ To laugh in a quiet, silly, or nervous way.

/ɑrˈkeɪd/ a place containing coin-operated or electronic games for public entertainment

/ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪ.ə.bl̩/ Giving pleasure; pleasant and fun.

/ˈfɛstɪv/ Cheerful and full of fun, as at a holiday or celebration.

/ˈθɹɪ.ləɹ/ An exciting book, film, or play full of suspense, often about crime or danger.

/ˈstɹiːmɚ/ a long narrow strip of cloth, paper, or similar material used as decoration or a flag

Science & Research (32)

/læb/ A room or building equipped for scientific work; short for laboratory.

/ˈθɪ.ɹi/ A set of ideas that explains how or why something happens, supported by evidence.

/ɹiˈækʃən/ The way you behave or feel because of something that has happened.

/ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ A scientific test done to discover something or to check whether an idea is true.

/ˈɑk.sɪ.d͡ʒən/ A colourless, odourless gas that humans and animals need to breathe and that makes up part of the air.

/dɪsˈkʌv(.ə).ɹi/ Something that is found or learned for the first time.

/əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/ The careful study of something by examining its parts in detail.

/ɹiːˈækt/ To behave in a particular way because of something that has happened.

/ˈfɔɹ.mjə.lə/ A mathematical or scientific rule written with symbols.

/ˈɛləmənt/ One of the parts that together make up a whole.

/d͡ʒəˈnɛt.ɪk/ Relating to genes or to the genes you inherit from your parents.

/ˈfɪz.ɪks/ The science that studies matter, energy, and how they affect each other.

/ˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/ The science that studies what substances are made of and how they change.

/əˈlɝ.d͡ʒɪk/ Having a bad physical reaction to a particular substance.

/ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/ A room or building equipped for scientific research, experiments, or analysis.

/baɪˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ The science that studies living things such as plants and animals.

breakthrough B1

/ˈbɹeɪk.θɹuː/ An important discovery or sudden advance that overcomes a major obstacle.

/ɹiˈæktɚ/ A person who responds to a suggestion, stimulation or other influence.

/ˈplæzmə/ (physical chemistry) a fourth state of matter distinct from solid or liquid or gas and present in stars and fusion reactors

/ˈmiːtiɚ/ a streak of light produced when a small piece of matter from space enters Earth's atmosphere and becomes intensely hot

enthusiastic B1

/ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/ Showing great excitement and interest in something.

/ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/ The situation in which a species or group no longer exists.

/məˈlɛk.jə.ləɹ/ relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules

/daɪˈɑksaɪd/ A chemical compound that has two oxygen atoms in each molecule.

Mathematics & Measurement (24)

/jɑɹd/ The area of ground around a house, often with grass.

/kɑmˈplɛks/ Having many connected parts and so difficult to understand or deal with.

/ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ The space between two lines or surfaces that meet, measured in degrees.

/ˈmɛʒ.ɚ/ To find the size, amount, or degree of something.

/haɪt/ How tall a person or thing is.

/ˈlɛŋkθ/ How long something is from one end to the other.

/ˈvɑ.ljum/ How loud a sound is.

/dɛpθ/ The distance from the top to the bottom of something.

/ˈoɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ The point or moment at which something begins.

/mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/ The study of numbers, shapes, quantities, and the relationships between them.

/ˈkælkjʊleɪt/ To work out an answer or amount using numbers.

/dɪˈstɹɪbjut/ To give things out to a number of people.

/ˈsoʊ.di.əm/ Employing sodium.

/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.

/ˈsɪləndɚ/ an object or solid shape with straight parallel sides and circular ends

/ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃn̩/ The process of working something out using numbers.

/ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.mənt/ The act or process of measuring something.

/əˈɹɪθmətɪk/ The basic mathematics of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing numbers.

/ɡɹæf/ A diagram that shows the relationship between sets of numbers, usually drawn with lines or bars.

/ˈmɪlɪɡɹæm/ an SI unit of mass equal to 10⁻³ grams. Symbol: mg

/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

/ˈhɛksəɡɑn/ a polygon with six sides and six angles

/ˈmɪləˌliːtɝ/ a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter

/kloʊv/ a dried flower bud used as a spice, known for its aromatic and pungent flavor

Nature & Landscape (21)

/dɝt/ A substance such as mud or dust that makes things unclean.

/keɪv/ A large natural hole in the side of a hill or under the ground.

/məˈɹiːn/ Relating to the sea or living in the sea.

/ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/ Extremely important and necessary.

/pɑnd/ A small area of still water, smaller than a lake and often man-made.

/liːf/ The flat, usually green part of a plant that grows from a stem or branch.

/ʃɛlf/ A flat board fixed to a wall or inside a cupboard, used to hold or store things.

/pɹəˈzɝv/ To keep something safe and protect it from harm, loss, or damage.

/vɑlˈkeɪ.noʊ/ A mountain with an opening through which lava, ash, and gas erupt from inside the earth.

/həˈɹaɪ.zən/ The line in the distance where the sky seems to meet the land or sea.

environmental B1

/ənˌvaɪ.ɚnˈmɛn.təl/ Relating to the natural world and its protection from harm.

/ˈsiwid/ A plant or alga that grows in the sea.

/nɛs/ A narrow piece of land that sticks out into the sea; a cape or headland.

/ˈikoʊˌsɪstəm/ All the living things in an area and the way they affect each other and their environment.

/ˌʌpˈstriːm/ toward a river's source or against the direction of its current

/ˈfɑːɹmlænd/ Land that is used or suitable for growing crops and raising animals.

/ˈsiːˌwɑːtɝ/ The salty water of the sea or ocean.

/ˈrɪv.ɚˌbæŋk/ the sloping ground along the edge of a river

/ˌəʊʃiˈænɪk/ constituting or living in the open sea

/ˈaʊt.kɹɑp/ a place where bedrock or another geological deposit is exposed at the ground's surface

/ˈeɪ.kɔːrn/ the nut of the oak tree, typically rounded and held in a rough, scaly cupule

Animals (24)

/ˈbiːst/ An animal, especially a large or dangerous wild one.

/ˈwɪŋɡ/ One of the two body parts a bird, bat, or insect uses to fly.

/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.

/ʃɑːrk/ a mostly marine fish with a cartilaginous skeleton, rough skin, and several rows of teeth

/ˈbiː/ A flying insect that collects pollen from flowers and, in some species, makes honey.

/ˈspaɪ̯dɚ/ A small eight-legged creature that spins webs to catch insects.

/ˈkætəl/ Cows and bulls kept on a farm for their milk or meat.

/briːd/ A particular type of a domestic animal within a species.

/mjʉl/ An animal that is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse.

/ˈwaɪldlaɪf/ Wild animals and plants living in their natural surroundings.

/ˈɡoʊldfɪʃ/ a small domesticated freshwater fish, usually orange or golden, commonly kept in ponds or aquariums

/dɑːz/ any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes

/ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tɚ/ a large semiaquatic reptile related to crocodiles, with a broad rounded snout

/ˈhaɪv/ a structure where bees live, especially one made or kept by people

/ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/ The natural place where a plant or animal lives.

/ˈɛnviːəs/ Feeling or exhibiting envy; jealously desiring the excellence or good fortune of another; maliciously grudging.

/ˈtʃiːtə/ a slender, long-legged spotted cat of Africa and Iran, noted for its exceptional speed over short distances

/ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vwɑɹ/ anything (a person or animal or plant or substance) in which an infectious agent normally lives and multiplies

/ˈɡɹæsˌhɑpɚ/ a plant-eating insect with powerful hind legs adapted for jumping

/ˈfaɪ.ɚˌflaɪ/ a beetle of the family Lampyridae whose abdomen produces light, especially at twilight

/fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/ a tall wading bird with long legs, a curved bill, and usually pink or reddish feathers

/ˈdʌklɪŋ/ a young duck

/ˈæntˌiːtər/ a toothless mammal of tropical America with a long snout and tongue, specialized for feeding on ants and termites

/traʊt/ a common freshwater fish with a speckled body, prized as a game fish

Plants & Agriculture (23)

/sɔɪl/ The top layer of earth in which plants grow.

/ɪˈlɛktɹɪkəl/ Connected with or operated by electricity.

/stɹɔ/ The dry, yellow stems of cut grain plants like wheat.

/təˈbæk.oʊ/ The dried leaves of the tobacco plant, prepared for smoking or chewing.

/ɡɹeɪn/ The seeds of food crops such as wheat, corn, and rice, used for food.

/fæɪd/ To slowly lose color or brightness.

/kɹɑp/ A plant that farmers grow in large amounts for food or other use.

/ˈpɑpi/ a plant with showy, delicate flowers, especially one of the genus Papaver; some species produce edible seeds or opium

/ˈfɑɹmɪŋ/ The work of growing crops and raising animals on a farm.

/ˈpaɪnæpəl/ A large sweet tropical fruit with rough brown skin, juicy yellow flesh, and stiff leaves on top.

/ˈæɡ.ɹɪˌkʌl.tʃɚ/ The practice of farming, including growing crops and raising animals.

/ˈskɛrˌkroʊ/ a human-shaped figure placed in a field to frighten birds away from crops

/ˈbɹɑ.kə.li/ A green vegetable with a thick stalk and tight clusters of small flower buds

/ˈblækˌbɛri/ a soft, dark purple-black edible fruit made up of many small juicy segments

/ˌɪrəˈɡeɪʃən/ the artificial supply of water to land so that crops and other plants can grow

/ˈpet̬.əl/ one of the usually colored, leaflike parts that form the corolla of a flower

/ˈkɔɹnˌfild/ a field in which corn or another cereal crop is growing, especially a field of maize in North American English

/ˈfætən/ make fat or plump

/ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/ (agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops (especially on a large scale)

/oʊt/ a grain from the cereal plant Avena sativa, used as food and animal feed and usually referred to in the plural as oats

/ˈplæntə(ɹ)/ a decorative pot for house plants

/ˈɡroʊɚ/ a person or business that cultivates a particular crop, usually for sale

/ˈtriˌtɑp/ the highest part of a tree, formed by its uppermost branches and leaves

Weather & Climate (20)

/ˈθʌndɚ/ The loud rumbling or crashing sound that follows a flash of lightning.

/dɪˈzas.təː/ A sudden event, such as a flood or earthquake, that causes great damage or loss of life.

/ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/ A bright flash of light in the sky during a storm, caused by electricity.

/ˈklaɪ.mɪt/ The usual weather conditions of an area over a long period of time.

/fɹɔst/ A thin layer of tiny ice crystals that forms on cold surfaces.

/ˈhʌɹɪkeɪn/ A very powerful tropical storm with extremely strong winds and heavy rain.

/ˈstɪki/ Tending to stick to things; covered with something that sticks.

/ˈmaɪld/ Not strong, severe, or extreme.

/ˈtɹɑ.pɪ.kəl/ Belonging to or coming from the hot, wet regions near the equator.

/tɔɹˈneɪ.doʊ/ A violent, spinning column of wind shaped like a funnel that touches the ground.

/ˈfɔɹkæst/ To say what is likely to happen in the future, based on what you know now.

/ˈɡɹːnˌ(h)aʊs/ A glass building where plants are grown and protected from cold weather.

/ˈɹeɪn.fɔɹ.ɪst/ A thick forest in a warm area that has a lot of rain all year.

/ˈhjuːmɪd/ Having a lot of moisture in the air; warm and damp.

/ˈsnoʊfɔl/ an occasion or period during which snow falls

/ˌsʌbˈzɪr.oʊ/ below zero on a numerical scale, especially a temperature scale

/ʌnˈfɹoʊzən/ not frozen; remaining liquid or free of ice

/ˌʌnˈmɛltɪd/ not melted; still in a solid state

weather forecast B1

/θɔː/ to become free of ice or frost, typically due to a rise in temperature

Environment & Ecology (11)

/ˈweɪst/ To use time, money, or resources badly so that they are lost or have no useful result.

/ˈɹɛfjuːs/ To say firmly that you will not do something.

/bɪn/ A container for rubbish or waste.

/ɔɹˈɡænɪk/ Grown or produced without artificial chemicals, fertilizers, or pesticides.

/ˈɹisɔɹs/ A supply of money, materials, people, or other things that can be used when needed.

/riːˈsaɪkəlɪŋ/ The process of treating used materials so they can be used again.

conservation B1

/ˌkɑnsə(ɹ)ˈveɪʃən/ The protection of the environment and natural resources.

/ɪˈroʊʒən/ the gradual wearing away of soil, rock, or another surface by water, wind, ice, or chemical action

/ˌiːkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ Relating to the relationships between living things and their environment.

/ɪˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ The study of the relationships between living things and their environment.

environmentalist B1

/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəlɪst/ A person who works to protect the natural environment from harm and pollution.

Places & Geography (20)

/ˈmeɪ.əɹ/ The elected leader of the government of a city or town.

neighborhood B1

/ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/ A particular area of a town or city, and the people who live there.

/ˈkuːntɪ/ A region within a country or state, used for local government.

/ˈbɔə.də/ The line that separates two countries or regions.

/ˈdɪstɹɪkt/ An area of a town, city, or country, often one with its own character or purpose.

/ˈsɝkəs/ A traveling show with acrobats, clowns, and trained animals, usually held in a large tent.

/ˈsʌðɚn/ Located in or facing the south.

/pəˈzɛʃn̩/ Something that you own.

/ˈɹiːd͡ʒn̩/ A large area of land, often with its own features or character.

/ˈæv.əˌn(j)u/ A wide street in a town or city, often lined with trees.

/ɹɪˈpʌb.lɪk/ A country governed by elected representatives and a president rather than a king or queen.

/foʊk/ People in general; ordinary people.

/ˈkʌs.təmz/ The government office at a border or airport that checks goods coming into a country.

/ˌɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃən/ The act of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.

/ˈɹiːd͡ʒənəl/ Relating to or limited to a particular area or part of a country.

/d͡ʒiˈɑɡɹəfi/ The study of the earth's surface, its physical features, and the people who live on it.

/ˈaɪl/ An island, especially a small one (often used in poetry or place names)

geographical B1

/d͡ʒiəˈɡɹæfɪkl̩/ Relating to geography or the physical features of an area.

/ˈdev.ə.stæɪt/ To destroy a place or area very badly.

populousness B1

The quality of being populous.

Law & Government (44)

/d͡ʒʌd͡ʒ/ An official who controls a court of law and decides how criminals should be punished.

/ˈdjuː.ti/ Something you have to do because it is right or because the law or your job requires it.

/ˈwɪt.nəs/ To see something happen, especially an event or a crime.

/voʊt/ To formally show which person or choice you support in an election or decision.

/ˈʃɛɹɪf/ The main law-enforcement officer of a county, often elected.

/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/ Something discovered as a result of research or investigation.

responsibility B1

/ɹɪˌspɑn.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/ A duty or task that you are expected to deal with.

/ˈli.ɡəl/ Allowed or required by law.

/əˈθɔɹədi/ The power or right to give orders and make people obey.

/ˈpɑ.lə.si/ An official plan or set of rules that a government, company, or person decides to follow.

/bɑnd/ To form a close emotional connection with someone.

/ɪnˈfɔɹm/ To tell someone about something officially or formally.

/ɪˈlɛkʃn/ An event in which people vote to choose a leader or representative.

/əˈfɪʃ.(ə.)li/ In a way that is approved by an authority or follows the rules.

/wɔɹd/ A section of a hospital for patients who need similar care.

/əˈpil/ The quality of being attractive or interesting.

/ɹɪˈkwaɪɹ/ To need something.

/pɚˈmɪt/ To allow someone to do something.

/ˈɡɑɹ.di.ən/ Someone who guards, watches over, or protects.

/ˈfɔɹməl/ Following accepted rules of polite or official behaviour, dress, or language.

/ˈliːɡəli/ In a way that is allowed by law.

/ɪˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/ To completely remove or get rid of something.

constitution B1

/ˌkɑn.stɪˈtu.ʃ(ə)n/ The set of basic laws and principles by which a country or organization is governed.

/bæn/ To officially forbid something, especially by law or rule.

Politics & International Affairs (10)

/ˈpɹez.ɪ.dənt/ The elected head of state in a republic, such as the United States.

/kæmˈpeɪn/ A planned series of actions to achieve a particular goal.

/ˈpɑ.lɪ.tɪks/ The activities involved in governing a country or area, and the debate between groups who want power.

/ˌɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dənt/ Free from outside control; not ruled by another country or authority.

/ˈpɹaɪˌmɛɹ.i/ Most important; main.

/dɪˈmɑ.kɹə.si/ A system of government in which people choose their leaders by voting.

/ˌpɑ.ləˈtɪʃ.ən/ A person who works in politics, especially one who has been elected to government.

/ˌdɛm.əˈkɹæt.ɪk/ Relating to democracy or a system where people choose their government by voting.

conservative B1

/kənˈsɝvətɪv/ Not liking change; preferring traditional ways of doing things.

vice president B1

Crime & Justice (14)

/d͡ʒeɪl/ A place where people are locked up, especially while awaiting trial or for minor crimes.

/ˈvɪktɪm/ A person who is harmed, hurt, or killed by someone or something.

/əˈɹɛst/ To take someone to a police station because they may have broken the law.

/ˈɪnəsənt/ Not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.

/ˈɡɪl.ti/ Having done something wrong or broken the law.

/səˈspɛkt/ To think that something is probably true, often something bad.

/ˈd͡ʒɐs.tɪs/ Fair treatment of people, especially by the law.

investigation B1

/ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ The careful examination of something in order to find out the facts.

/ˈkɹɪm.ə.nəl/ A person who has broken the law.

/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ Something unpleasant done to someone because they have done something wrong.

/ˈθɛft/ The crime of stealing something.

/əˈkjuz/ To say that someone has done something wrong or illegal.

/ˈfɪksɝ/ someone who intervenes with authorities for a person in trouble (usually using underhand or illegal methods for a fee)

/ˈwɔɹdɚ/ a guard responsible for prisoners, especially in older British usage

War & Conflict (19)

/ˈɑɹ.mi/ A country's military force, especially the part that fights on land.

/ˈfaɪ.tɪŋ/ The act of taking part in a physical or armed struggle.

/ˈɛn.ə.mi/ A person who hates you, opposes you, or wants to harm you.

/ˈbætl̩/ A fight between armies or groups of people during a war.

/ˈwɛp.ən/ An object such as a gun, knife, or sword used to fight or harm people.

/bɑm/ A weapon that explodes and causes damage.

/ˈdiːˌfɛns/ The act of protecting someone or something from attack or harm.

/ˈvaɪ.(ə.)ləns/ Behaviour that uses physical force to hurt, damage, or kill.

/ɹɪˈzɪst/ To stop yourself from doing or having something you want.

/ˈkɑn.flɪkt/ A serious disagreement or fight between people or groups.

/ˌoʊ.vəɹˈkʌm/ To successfully deal with or control a problem or difficulty.

/ɪnˈveɪʒən/ The act of entering a country or area with an army to take control of it.

/əˈfɛnsɪv/ Likely to upset or anger people; rude or insulting.

/ˈkɑŋkɚ/ To take control of a country or people by force, usually in war.

/ˈfoɹ.tɹɪs/ A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.

/ˈfreɪt/ the charge for transporting something by common carrier

/ʌnˈwɝði/ lacking in value or merit

/ˈlɪb.ə.ɹeɪt/ To set someone or something free.

Religion & Belief (24)

/soʊl/ The spiritual part of a person, often believed to live on after death.

/ˈhoʊli/ Connected with God or religion and treated with deep respect.

/blɛs/ To ask God to protect or help someone or something.

/ˈpɹiːst/ A person trained to lead religious services and ceremonies in a church.

/ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/ A person who believes in and follows Christianity.

/ˈɡloɹ.i/ Great honour and admiration earned by an achievement.

/ɹəˈləd͡ʒ.ən/ Belief in a god or gods, together with the practices and worship connected to that belief.

/ˈseɪkɹɪd/ Connected with religion and treated with great respect.

/rɪˈlɪdʒəs/ Believing in and worshipping a god or gods.

/ˈpɹeɪ.ɚ/ Words spoken to a god to give thanks or ask for help.

/ˈbɪʃəp/ A senior Christian priest who is in charge of the churches in a large area.

/dɪˈvaɪn/ Coming from or relating to a god.

/ˈɡɑdəs/ A female god worshipped in a religion.

/ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/ Something good that you are grateful for.

/ˈspɪɹɪt͡ʃuəl/ Relating to the human spirit or soul rather than physical things.

/bɪˈliːf/ A feeling that something is true or real.

/mɪθ/ A widely held but false belief or idea.

/ˈmɝ.meɪd/ a mythical sea creature with the head and upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish

/ɛlf/ a supernatural being from Germanic folklore, later often imagined as graceful, magical, and humanlike

/ˈɡɑspəl/ the Christian message about Jesus Christ and salvation

/ˈpristəs/ a woman who performs priestly rites or holds the office of priest in a religion

/ˈpɹiːstli/ relating to priests, the priesthood, or their religious duties

spiritualism B1

/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəˌlɪzəm/ the belief and practice centered on communicating with the spirits of dead people, often through a medium

/ˌʌnbɪˈliːf/ absence or rejection of belief, especially religious faith

Culture & History (8)

/ˈemp(ə)ɹə/ The ruler of an empire

/ˈɛmˌpaɪ̯ɹ/ A large group of countries or territories ruled by one government or person

/ˈɹəʊmən/ relating to Rome, especially ancient Rome, its empire, people, or culture

/ˈsɛɹ.əˌmoʊ.ni/ A formal event held to mark an important occasion.

civilization B1

/ˌsɪv.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ A society that has reached an advanced stage of culture, organization, and development.

/ˈkʌlt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ Relating to the customs, beliefs, and way of life of a particular group or society.

/ˈklɛs.ɪ.kəl/ Relating to traditional, serious music written by composers such as Mozart and Beethoven.

/hɪˈstɔɹɪkəl/ Connected with the past or with the study of history.

Materials & Substances (25)

/æːn/ A common hard grey metal that rusts and is used to make steel

/ˈtæŋk/ A large container for holding liquid or gas.

/stiːl/ A strong, hard metal made from iron, used in building and tools.

/ɹɒp/ To cover something completely by folding paper, cloth, or other material around it.

/ˈpaɪp/ A tube through which liquid or gas can flow.

/ˈfriːzɪŋ/ Extremely cold.

/pʌmp/ A machine that moves liquid or gas from one place to another.

/dɹaʊn/ To die from being unable to breathe under water.

/ˈkɑt.n̩/ A soft cloth or thread made from the cotton plant.

/ˈlɪk.wɪd/ A substance that flows freely, like water, and takes the shape of its container.

/ˈbʌb.l̩/ A thin ball of liquid filled with air or gas

/bɹas/ A group of musical instruments made of metal that are played by blowing, such as trumpets and trombones.

/mɛlt/ To turn from solid into liquid, usually because of heat.

/wæks/ A soft, solid substance made from oils or fats that melts when warmed, used to make candles and to polish surfaces.

/ˈsʌbstəns/ A particular type of solid, liquid, or gas with its own properties.

concentration B1

/ˌkɑn.sənˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ the ability to give all your attention to something

/ˈmɪn.ɚ.əl/ A natural solid substance found in the ground, such as gold, salt, or quartz.

/ˈtæblət/ A small, solid piece of medicine that you swallow; a pill.

/ˈtaɪ.əl/ A thin, flat, usually square piece of baked clay, stone, or similar material used to cover floors, walls, or roofs.

/dɪˈzɑlv/ To mix into a liquid and become part of it.

/ˈkæl.si.əm/ the chemical element with symbol Ca and atomic number 20, a soft, silvery, reactive alkaline-earth metal that occurs naturally only in compounds

/ˈklɔːr.aɪd/ the negatively charged chlorine ion, Cl−, found in many salts and serving as an important electrolyte in body fluids

/ɪnɔɹˈɡænɪk/ relating or belonging to the class of compounds not having a carbon basis

/əbˈzɔːrbənt/ able to take in liquid, heat, light, or another substance

Tools, Machines & Construction (24)

/ˈplænɪŋ/ The act of deciding in advance how something will be done.

/swɪt͡ʃ/ A small device you press or move to turn electricity or a machine on and off.

/ɪˈkwɪp.mənt/ The tools, machines, or items needed for a particular activity.

construction B1

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/ The act or process of building something.

/neɪl/ The hard, thin covering at the end of a finger or toe.

/ˈhæm.ɚ/ A tool with a heavy metal head and a handle, used for hitting nails.

/fəˈsɪlɪti/ A building or place provided for a particular purpose or service.

/ˈmoʊtəɹ/ A machine that uses electricity or fuel to produce movement and power something.

/ˌfæʊ̯nˈdeɪ̯ʃən/ The solid structure built underground that supports a building.

/ˈniːdəl/ A thin, pointed metal tool used for sewing, with a hole at one end for thread.

/ˌɛn.d͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ.ɪŋ/ The work of using science and maths to design and build machines, structures, and systems.

/plʌɡ/ The object with metal pins at the end of an electrical wire that you put into a socket.

/ˈmeɪnt(ə)nəns/ The work of keeping a machine, building, or system in good condition.

/məˈkænəkəl/ Operated by or relating to machines or tools.

/ˈmɑnjʊmənt/ A structure built to remember a person or event.

/ˈbɝː.nɚ/ a device or part of a device in which fuel burns to produce heat

/ˈhitɚ/ A machine that produces heat to warm a room, building, or water.

/bəˈnɑːkjəlɝz/ an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes

/ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪpɚ/ A very tall building with many floors.

/ˈfəʊtəˌkɒpi/ A copy of a document made by a special machine.

/ˈtɛstəɹ/ a device or instrument used to test the quality, operation, or properties of something

/ˈpʊli/ a grooved wheel over which a rope, belt, or chain runs, used to change the direction of a force or help lift a load

remote control B1

tape-measure B1

/ˈteɪpˌmɛʒər/ a flexible strip marked for measuring length

Energy & Industry (16)

/ˈwaɪɚ/ A thin thread of metal, often used to carry electricity.

/səˈplaɪ/ To provide something that someone needs or wants.

/ˈn(j)u.kli.ɚ/ Using the energy released when atoms are split or joined.

/ˈfjuːəl/ A substance such as wood, coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power.

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ The energy carried by the flow of electric charge, used to power lights, machines, and devices.

/ʌnˈeɪbl̩/ Not able to do something; lacking the power, skill, or means.

/kɒl/ A hard black rock that is burned as fuel for heat and energy.

/ɪnˈdɐs.tɹi.əl/ Relating to industry and the making of goods in factories.

/əˈtɑː.mɪk/ Relating to atoms, the tiny units that make up all matter.

/ˈɡæs.ə.liːn/ a volatile, flammable blend of liquid hydrocarbons refined chiefly from petroleum and used mainly as fuel in spark-ignition engines; petrol

/ˈfɝnɪs/ an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.

/ˈvoʊltɪd͡ʒ/ the electric potential difference between two points, equal to energy transferred per unit electric charge and measured in volts

/ˈwɪndˌmɪl/ a machine that uses wind-driven sails or blades to provide power, especially for grinding grain or pumping water

/pəˈtroʊ.li.əm/ a naturally occurring oily liquid mixture of hydrocarbons found in underground rock formations and refined into fuels and chemical products; crude oil

/ˈikoʊ/ Not harmful to the environment; environmentally friendly.

/ˌsuːpərˈhiːtɪd/ heated above a normal boiling, saturation, or critical temperature without undergoing the expected phase change

Safety & Risk (32)

/ˈheɪvən/ A safe place where someone can find protection.

/səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/ the state of being safe and protected from danger

/ɹɪsk/ The chance that something bad might happen.

/ˈdæmɪd͡ʒ/ Physical harm that makes something less useful or valuable.

/ˈseɪfti/ The state of being safe and not in danger.

/ˈwoɹnɪŋ/ Something said or written that tells you about a possible danger or problem.

/θɹet/ A statement that you will hurt or punish someone, especially if they do not do what you want.

/pɹəˈtɛkʃn̩/ The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm.

/ˈɹɛs.kju/ To save someone or something from danger or harm.

/sɪˈkjʊə(ɹ)/ safe and protected from danger or harm

/ˈkɹɑesɪs/ A time of serious danger, difficulty, or trouble.

/ˈʃɛltəɹ/ A place that gives protection from bad weather or danger.

/ˈθɹɛtə.nɪŋ/ Likely to cause harm or danger; frightening.

/ˈseɪfli/ Without being harmed or causing harm.

/sɚˈvaɪ.vəl/ The fact of staying alive, especially through danger or hardship.

/ˈkɹɪt.ɪ.kəl/ Extremely important; essential for something to succeed.

/ɪkˈspoʊz/ To uncover something so that it can be seen.

/sɚˈvaɪvɚ/ A person who stays alive through a dangerous event such as an accident or disaster.

/pɹəˈtɛk.tɪv/ Designed or intended to keep someone or something safe.

/ˈbɑːdiɡɑːrd/ a person or group responsible for protecting someone, especially an important public figure

/ˈkɔʃ(ə)n/ Great care taken to avoid danger or mistakes.

/ˈpɔɪzənəs/ Containing poison; dangerous to eat, touch, or breathe.

/ˈkɔːʃəs/ Careful to avoid danger, risk, or mistakes.

/ˈhæzɚd/ Something that is dangerous or could cause harm.

Social Issues & Human Rights (9)

/ˈsɪvəl/ Polite and reasonable, even when you disagree with someone.

/ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/ A strong public expression of disagreement or disapproval.

/ˈpɑːvɚti/ The state of being very poor and having little money.

/ˌlɪbəˈɹeɪʃən/ The act of setting someone or something free, or the state of being free.

/ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ti/ The state of everyone being treated the same and having the same rights.

/maɪˈnoɹ.ɪ.ti/ The smaller part of a group; less than half.

/dɪsəˈbɪlɪti/ A physical or mental condition that limits what a person can do.

/əˈpɹɛʃən/ The act of treating people cruelly and unfairly over a long time, or the state of being treated this way.

discrimination B1

/dɪˌskɹɪm.əˈneɪʃən/ Unfair treatment of a person or group because of their race, sex, age, or other quality.

Ethics & Social Judgment (11)

/ɹɪˈspɛkt/ A feeling of admiration or high regard for someone or something.

/ˈmoɹəl/ Relating to what is right and wrong in people's behavior.

/ˈpʌnɪʃ/ To make someone suffer for something wrong they have done.

/pɹeɪz/ Words that show approval or admiration for someone or something.

/ˈɪm.pə.tənt/ unable to copulate, usually referring to a man

/ˌɪn.kəˈɹekt/ Not correct; wrong.

/pəˈlaɪtli/ In a way that shows good manners and respect for others.

/ɪmˈpɹɔp.ə/ Not suitable, right, or correct for the situation.

/ənˈfɛrli/ In a way that is not fair or just.

sportsmanship B1

/ˈspɔrtsmənˌʃɪp/ Fair, respectful behavior toward opponents, including winning or losing gracefully.

/rɪˈspɛktɚ/ a person who respects or shows consideration for someone or something

Cause, Change & Process (45)

/ˈpɹɑ.sɛs/ A series of actions or steps taken to achieve a result.

/ˈsɪɡnəl/ A sound, gesture, or light used to give information, a warning, or an order.

/ˈstɛdi/ Firm and not shaking or moving.

/ˈbɛn.ə.fɪt/ A good or helpful effect that something has; an advantage.

/ˈðʌs/ As a result; therefore.

/ˈæk.tɪv/ busy doing things, especially physical activities

/ˌnɛs.əˈsɛɹ.ə.li/ As a certain or unavoidable result; in every case.

/ɪnˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ To make sure that something happens or is the case.

/ɡɹoʊθ/ An increase in size, number, value, or strength.

/lɑd͡ʒ/ To become stuck firmly in a particular position.

/ɹɪˈd͡ʒuːs/ To make something smaller in size, amount, or degree.

/[ˈsɑːə]/ Having a sharp, acidic taste, like a lemon.

/ɪkˈspænd/ To become larger in size, amount, or extent.

/ˈdɛfɪnɪt/ Certain and not likely to change; clearly decided.

/tɹænsˈfɔɹm/ To change something completely, usually for the better.

contribution B1

/ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən/ Something you give, such as money, to help a shared cause.

/pɹəˈmoʊt/ To help something develop or become more successful.

/ɪmˈpɹuːvmənt/ The process of making something better.

/dɪˈklaɪn/ To politely refuse something.

/əˈdæpt/ to change your behaviour to fit a new situation

/ɪˈmɝd͡ʒ/ To come out into view, especially from a hidden or enclosed place

/ɪˈfɛktɪvli/ In a way that produces a good result.

/ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɚ.eɪt/ To cause something to exist or happen; to produce.

/ˈtaɪ.tən/ To make something firmer or more securely fastened.

Abstract Ideas (22)

/ɹiˈæləti/ The way things really are, as opposed to how they are imagined or hoped to be.

/ˈjuːs.ləs/ Not useful; having no practical value or purpose.

/ˈtiːt͡ʃɪŋ/ The job or activity of giving lessons to students.

/ɛɡˈzɪs.təns/ The fact or state of being real or present.

/ɪnˈtɛnʃn̩/ what you plan or mean to do.

/ˈkɑn.sɛpt/ an abstract idea or general notion

specifically B1

/spəˈsəf.ə.kli/ In a clear and exact way, naming one particular thing.

accidentally B1

/ˌæk.sɪˈdɛnt(ə)li/ By chance and not on purpose.

/ˈprɪnsəpəl/ A basic truth or rule that explains how something works or guides how you act.

/fɪˈlɑ.sə.fi/ The study of ideas about life, knowledge, truth, and the meaning of existence.

/ˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪk/ A sensible way of thinking that uses clear reasons.

/ˈɛsəns/ The most basic and important quality that makes something what it is.

/fəˈnɑ.məˌnɑn/ Something that happens or exists and can be seen, especially something studied or noticed.

/fəˈlɑsəfɚ/ A person who studies or teaches ideas about life, knowledge, and the meaning of existence.

significance B1

/səgˈnɪfɪkəns/ The importance or value of something.

/ˈmi.nɪŋ.fl̩/ Having real importance, value, or purpose.

intentionally B1

/ɪnˈtɛn(t)ʃənəli/ on purpose; deliberately.

superstition B1

/ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃən/ A belief that is not based on reason, often involving luck, magic, or fear of the unknown.

/mɪsˈliːd/ To give someone a false idea or impression, often on purpose.

/ˈjuːnɪfaɪ/ To bring people or things together to form a single unit.

involuntarily B1

/ɪnˌvɑlənˈtɛɹɪli/ Without meaning to or without conscious control.

unaccountable B1

/ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbl̩/ impossible to explain or account for

Actions & Processes (130)

/sɛt/ To put or place something in a particular position.

/ˈhʌ.ɹi/ To do something or move quickly because there is little time.

/ɡlæd/ Happy and pleased about something.

/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ Extremely good; wonderful.

/ɡɹæb/ To take hold of something suddenly and firmly.

/ˈʌð.ɚˌwaɪz/ If things were different; or else.

/dɪˈzɝv/ To be worthy of something good or bad because of how you have acted.

/briːð/ To take air into your lungs and let it out again.

/pɹɪˈpɛɹd/ Made ready in advance.

/ˈbɹiðɪŋ/ The act of taking air in and out of the lungs.

/ˈsuɪˌsaɪd/ The act of intentionally killing oneself.

/kənˈsɝnd/ worried about something

/preɪ/ To speak to a god, often to give thanks or ask for help.

/fɪkst/ Not changing; staying the same.

/dɪˈlɪv.ɚ/ To take goods, letters, or other items to a place or person.

/t͡ʃeɪs/ To run after someone or something in order to catch them.

/ˈkaʊn.səl/ A group of people chosen to manage or govern something, such as a town.

/ˈjuː.njən/ An organized group of workers formed to protect their rights and bargain with employers.

/wɔɹn/ To tell someone about a possible danger or problem so they can avoid it.

/kənˈvɪns/ To make someone believe that something is true, often by using arguments or evidence.

/ɪɡˈzækt/ Completely correct and accurate in every detail.

/dɪˈfɛnd/ To protect someone or something from attack or harm.

/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒd/ Having formally agreed to marry someone.

/ɪnˈtɛnd/ to plan or want to do something.

Word Formation & Derivatives (1)

Register & Style (2)

/ˈɡʌn.ə/ informal spoken form of 'going to,' used before a verb to express a future action or intention

/ɡɑʃ/ a mild expression of surprise, admiration, annoyance, or emphasis

General Vocabulary (2)

/ˈmɪkst͡ʃɚ/ A combination of different things mixed together.

/ˈdʌstbɪn/ A container for rubbish, kept until it is collected (British English).