English Vocabulary
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slavery
B1
/ˈsleɪvəɹi/
The system of owning people as property and forcing them to work.
marble
B1
/ˈmɑɹ.bəl/
A hard, smooth stone, often white or patterned, used in buildings and statues.
curly
B1
/ˈkɝli/
Having curls; growing or shaped in curves rather than straight.
relatively
B1
/ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv.li/
To a fairly large or noticeable degree; quite.
apparent
B1
/əˈpæɹ.ənt/
Easy to see or understand; clear and obvious.
kitten
B1
/ˈkɪt.n̩/
A young cat.
curve
B1
/kɚv/
A smooth bend in a line, road, or surface, without sharp angles.
breeding
B1
/ˈbɹiːdɪŋ/
The keeping of animals or plants in order to produce young or new types.
handkerchief
B1
/ˈhæŋkɚt͡ʃəf/
A small square piece of cloth used for wiping your nose, eyes, or face.
considerable
B1
/kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/
Large in amount, size, or degree.
positively
B1
/ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɪv.li/
In a hopeful or optimistic way.
vague
B1
/veɪɡ/
Not clear or exact; not giving enough detail.
insight
B1
/ˈɪnsaɪ̯t/
A clear, deep understanding of a person, situation, or subject.
repeatedly
B1
/ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/
Many times; again and again.
moss
B1
/mɔs/
A small, soft, green plant with no flowers that grows in thick patches on damp ground, trees and stones.
severely
B1
/səˈvɪrli/
To a very serious or great degree.
determination
B1
/dɪˌtɝːməˈneɪʃən/
The quality of trying hard to do something and not giving up.
beaver
B1
/ˈbivɚ/
A large furry animal with a flat tail that lives near water and builds dams.
bronze
B1
/bɹɑnz/
A hard reddish-brown metal made by mixing copper and tin
capsule
B1
/ˈkæps(ə)l/
A small, smooth case containing medicine that you swallow whole.
firmly
B1
/ˈfɝmli/
In a strong, definite way that shows determination.
frequently
B1
/ˈfriːkwəntli/
Often; many times.
transformation
B1
/ˌtɹæns.fɔɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/
A complete change in the appearance, character, or condition of someone or something, often for the better.
limp
B1
/lɪmp/
To walk unevenly because one leg is hurt or weak.
declaration
B1
/ˌdek.ləˈɹæɪ.ʃən/
A formal or strong statement announcing something.
substantial
B1
/səbˈstænʃəl/
Large in amount, size, or importance.
athletic
B1
/æθˈlɛtɪk/
Having a strong, fit, and muscular body.
steep
B1
/stiːp/
Rising or falling sharply at a high angle.
furthermore
B1
/ˈfɝ.ðɚˌmoɹ/
In addition; what is more (used to add another point).
abnormal
B1
/ˌæbˈnɔɹ.ml̩/
different from what is normal or expected, often in a worrying way
bandage
B1
/ˈbændɪd͡ʒ/
A strip of soft material wrapped around a wound or injury to protect it.
tightly
B1
/ˈtaɪtli/
Firmly and securely; in a way that is hard to move or undo.
paddle
B1
/ˈpædl̩/
To move a boat through water using a paddle or your hands.
typically
B1
/ˈtəp.ə.kə.li/
Usually; in most cases.
mischief
B1
/ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/
Playful behaviour that causes small trouble or annoyance, especially by children.
lettuce
B1
/ˈlɛt.ɪs/
A plant with large green leaves that are eaten raw in salads.
conclude
B1
/kənˈkluːd/
to decide that something is true after thinking about it
remark
B1
/ɹɪˈmɑɹk/
A short spoken or written comment about something.
rewrite
B1
/ˈɹi.ɹaɪt/
To write something again in a different or better way.
inject
B1
/ɪnˈd͡ʒɛkt/
To put a drug or other liquid into the body using a needle.
fluffy
B1
/ˈflʌfi/
covered with or resembling soft, light fibers, fur, feathers, or down
professionally
B1
/prəˈfɛʃənəli/
in a professional manner
animation
B1
/ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/
The process of making films or images in which drawings or computer pictures appear to move.
toothpaste
B1
/ˈtuθpeɪst/
A soft substance used with a toothbrush to clean the teeth.
vivid
B1
/ˈvɪvɪd/
Producing clear, strong, lifelike images in the mind.
memorable
B1
/ˈmɛm.(ə)ɹə.bl̩/
Worth remembering because it is special, important, or remarkable.
continuous
B1
/kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/
Happening or existing without any break or interruption.
maple
B1
/ˈmæɪpəl/
A tree with broad leaves and winged seeds, common in cooler regions.
distinction
B1
/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
A clear difference between two or more things.
newborn
B1
/ˈnuːbɔrn/
Recently born.
slogan
B1
/ˈsloʊɡən/
A short, memorable phrase used in advertising.
ivory
B1
/ˈaɪv(ə)ɹi/
The hard, smooth, white substance that forms the tusks of elephants
sparkle
B1
/ˈspɑɹ.kəl/
To shine with many small points of light; to twinkle.
unexpectedly
B1
/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/
In a way that was not expected; surprisingly.
thump
B1
/θʌmp/
A heavy, dull sound made when something hits a surface.
proportion
B1
/pɹəˈpɔɹʃən/
A part of a whole, especially when compared to the rest.
unclear
B1
/ʌnˈklɪɚ/
Not easy to understand or know for certain.
saucer
B1
/ˈsɔ.səɹ/
A small shallow dish that a cup sits on.
largely
B1
/ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ.li/
Mostly; for the most part.
wildly
B1
/ˈwaɪldli/
In an uncontrolled or violent way.
sticker
B1
/ˈstɪkɚ/
A small piece of paper or plastic with a picture or words on it, with glue on the back so it can be stuck onto a surface.
fragment
B1
/ˈfɹæɡmənt/
A small piece broken off from something larger.
mash
B1
/mæʃ/
To crush food into a soft, smooth mass.
hardship
B1
/ˈhɑɹdˌʃɪp/
A situation that is difficult to live through, especially because of money or harsh conditions.
cushion
B1
/ˈkʉʃən/
A soft bag filled with material, used to sit or lie on for comfort.
abstract
B1
/ˈæbˌstɹækt/
based on general ideas rather than real or practical things
primarily
B1
/pɹaɪˈmɛɹ.əli/
Mainly; for the most part.
basin
B1
/ˈbeɪsən/
A large round bowl used for holding water, especially for washing.
giraffe
B1
/dʒɪˈɹaf/
A tall African animal with a very long neck and legs and spotted skin.
renew
B1
/ɹəˈnjuː/
To extend the period of something, such as a contract, license, or library loan.
accuracy
B1
/ˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/
The quality of being correct and free from mistakes.
unusually
B1
/ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/
To a degree that is greater than normal; remarkably
pottery
B1
/ˈpɑtəɹi/
Objects such as bowls and pots made from clay and baked until hard.
continuously
B1
/kənˈtɪnjuəsli/
Without any pause or break.
narrative
B1
/ˈnæɹətɪv/
A story or an account of connected events.
excellence
B1
/ˈɛksələns/
The quality of being extremely good at something.
bravely
B1
/ˈbɹeɪvli/
In a way that shows courage.
steadily
B1
/ˈstɛdɪli/
At a regular, continuous rate without sudden changes.
accurately
B1
/ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt.li/
In a correct way, with few or no mistakes.
unfit
B1
/ənˈfɪt/
Not good enough or not suitable for a particular purpose.
prosperous
B1
/ˈpɹɑs.pə.ɹəs/
Wealthy and successful.
inscription
B1
/ɪnˈskɹɪpʃən/
Words carved or engraved on something such as a stone, coin, or monument.
evident
B1
/ˈɛv.ə.dənt/
Easy to see or understand; clearly true.
outline
B1
/ˈaʊtlaɪn/
The outer edge or shape of something.
distinctly
B1
/dɪˈstɪŋktli/
In a clear way that is easy to see, hear, or understand.
moderate
B1
/ˈmɑdəɹət/
Not too much and not too little; within reasonable limits.
continually
B1
/kənˈtɪnjuəli/
Again and again; very often.
brightly
B1
/ˈbɹaɪtli/
In a way that gives off a lot of light.
hard-working
B1
/ˌhɑːrˈdwɝːkɪŋ/
Putting a lot of effort and energy into work.
proverb
B1
/ˈpɹɑvɝb/
A short, well-known saying that expresses a piece of common wisdom or advice.
preservation
B1
/ˌpɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/
The act of keeping something safe and protecting it from harm or loss.
abundant
B1
/əˈbʌn.dənt/
existing in large amounts; more than enough
evenly
B1
/ˈiːvənli/
In equal amounts or shares.
calculator
B1
/ˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/
A small electronic machine used for doing sums.
preschool
B1
/ˈpɹiːskuːl/
A school for young children who are not yet old enough for primary school.
minimize
B1
/ˈmɪn.ɪˌmaɪz/
To make something as small as possible.