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English Vocabulary
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freely
B1
/ˈfɹili/
Without being controlled, limited, or stopped.
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protective
B1
/pɹəˈtɛk.tɪv/
Designed or intended to keep someone or something safe.
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stunning
B1
/ˈstʌnɪŋ/
Extremely beautiful or attractive.
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frustrated
B1
/ˈfɹʌs.tɹeɪ.tɪd/
Annoyed and impatient because you cannot do or get what you want.
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outstanding
B1
/ˌʌʊtˈstæn.dɪŋ/
Extremely good; much better than others.
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thankful
B1
/ˈθæŋkfl̩/
Feeling or showing gratitude; glad about something.
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surrounding
B1
/səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/
Being all around a place; nearby on every side.
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heavenly
B1
/ˈhɛvənli/
Extremely pleasant, beautiful, or enjoyable.
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casual
B1
/ˈkæʒ(u)əl/
Relaxed and informal; not formal or smart.
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respectable
B1
[ɹɪˈspɛk.tə.bl̩]
Considered good and proper by society; deserving respect.
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rapidly
B1
/ˈɹæpɪdli/
Very quickly.
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efficient
B1
/ɪˈfɪʃənt/
Working well without wasting time, effort, or money.
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mechanical
B1
/məˈkænəkəl/
Operated by or relating to machines or tools.
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lightly
B1
/ˈlaɪtli/
With little weight or force; gently.
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nevertheless
B1
/ˌnɛvɚðəˈlɛs/
In spite of what has just been said; even so.
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supposedly
B1
/səˈpoʊ̯.zɪd.li/
According to what people say or believe, though it may not be true.
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amazed
B1
/əˈmeɪzd/
Very surprised, often in a way that fills you with wonder.
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extent
B1
/ɪkˈstɛnt/
The degree or level to which something happens or is true.
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shallow
B1
/ˈʃæl.oʊ/
Not deep; measuring only a short distance from top to bottom.
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farther
B1
/ˈfɑɹðɚ/
At or to a greater distance in space.
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terminal
B1
/ˈtɚmɪnəl/
Causing death; not curable and leading to death.
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hereby
B1
/ˌhɪrˈbaɪ/
by this statement, action, or means
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rapid
B1
/ˈræpəd/
Happening or moving very quickly.
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unlucky
B1
/ʌnˈlʌki/
Having or bringing bad luck.
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challenging
B1
/ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪn.d͡ʒɪŋ/
Difficult in an interesting way that tests your ability.
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democratic
B1
/ˌdɛm.əˈkɹæt.ɪk/
Relating to democracy or a system where people choose their government by voting.
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sticky
B1
/ˈstɪki/
Tending to stick to things; covered with something that sticks.
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primitive
B1
/ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/
Belonging to an early stage of human development, before modern technology.
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peculiar
B1
/pɪˈkjul.jɚ/
Strange or unusual in a way that is hard to explain.
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artistic
B1
/ɑɹˈtɪs.tɪk/
Relating to art or artists.
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atomic
B1
/əˈtɑː.mɪk/
Relating to atoms, the tiny units that make up all matter.
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cheerful
B1
/ˈt͡ʃɪɹfl̩/
Happy and showing good spirits.
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realistic
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/ˌɹɪəˈlɪs.tɪk/
Sensible and practical about what can actually be done or expected.
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overwhelming
B1
/ˌoʊvɚˈ(h)wɛlmɪŋ/
So great in number or strength that it cannot be resisted or argued with.
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depressing
B1
/dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ/
Making you feel sad and without hope.
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sheer
B1
/ʃɪɚ/
Used to emphasize how great or pure an amount, degree, or quality is.
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unemployed
B1
/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/
Without a job, although able and willing to work.
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antique
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/ˌænˈtik/
Old and valuable because of its age and history.
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annoyed
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/əˈnɔɪd/
Slightly angry or impatient about something.
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sweaty
B1
/ˈswɛti/
covered in sweat or smelling of sweat
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careless
B1
/kɛɹ.ləs/
Not giving enough attention or thought, so you make mistakes or cause harm.
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rational
B1
/ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/
Based on clear, sensible thinking rather than emotion.
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competitive
B1
/kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/
Involving people or companies trying to be more successful than one another.
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definite
B1
/ˈdɛfɪnɪt/
Certain and not likely to change; clearly decided.
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dusty
B1
/ˈdʌsti/
Covered with a layer of dust.
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strangely
B1
/ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒli/
In an unusual or surprising way.
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permanently
B1
/ˈpɝmənəntli/
In a way that lasts for ever or for a very long time.
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poisonous
B1
/ˈpɔɪzənəs/
Containing poison; dangerous to eat, touch, or breathe.
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disabled
B1
/dɪˈseɪbəld/
Having a physical or mental condition that limits movement, senses, or activities.
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gifted
B1
/ˈɡɪftɪd/
Having a special natural ability or talent.
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mild
B1
/ˈmaɪld/
Not strong, severe, or extreme.
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environmental
B1
/ənˌvaɪ.ɚnˈmɛn.təl/
Relating to the natural world and its protection from harm.
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partial
B1
/ˈpɑɹʃəl/
Not complete; only a part of the whole.
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neutral
B1
/ˈnuː.tɹəl/
Not supporting either side in an argument or conflict.
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surprisingly
B1
/səˈpɹaɪzɪŋli/
In a way that is unexpected or causes surprise.
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conservative
B1
/kənˈsɝvətɪv/
Not liking change; preferring traditional ways of doing things.
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specially
B1
/ˈspɛʃəli/
For one particular purpose, person, or occasion.
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imaginary
B1
/ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪˌn(ɛ)ɹi/
Existing only in the mind, not real.
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curly
B1
/ˈkɝli/
Having curls; growing or shaped in curves rather than straight.
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relatively
B1
/ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv.li/
To a fairly large or noticeable degree; quite.
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newly
B1
/ˈnuli/
Very recently; only a short time ago.
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juicy
B1
/ˈd͡ʒuːsi/
Containing a lot of juice; pleasantly wet to eat.
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apparent
B1
/əˈpæɹ.ənt/
Easy to see or understand; clear and obvious.
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repeated
B1
/ɹɪˈpiːtɪd/
Happening or done again and again.
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historic
B1
/hɪˈstɔɹɪk/
Important in history; likely to be remembered for a long time.
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breeding
B1
/ˈbɹiːdɪŋ/
The keeping of animals or plants in order to produce young or new types.
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part-time
B1
/ˈpɑːrtˈtaɪm/
Working or done for only part of the usual hours.
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supportive
B1
/səˈpɔɹtɪv/
Giving help, encouragement, or sympathy.
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publicly
B1
/ˈpʌblɪkli/
In a way that is open and seen by everyone.
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unpredictable
B1
/ˌənprɪˈdɪktəbəl/
Impossible to know in advance; changing in ways you cannot expect
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cautious
B1
/ˈkɔːʃəs/
Careful to avoid danger, risk, or mistakes.
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tropical
B1
/ˈtɹɑ.pɪ.kəl/
Belonging to or coming from the hot, wet regions near the equator.
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full-time
B1
/ˌfʊl ˈtaɪm/
For the whole of the normal working hours.
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relaxing
B1
/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/
Making you feel calm and free from stress; helping you to rest.
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considerable
B1
/kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/
Large in amount, size, or degree.
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positively
B1
/ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɪv.li/
In a hopeful or optimistic way.
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vague
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/veɪɡ/
Not clear or exact; not giving enough detail.
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ripe
B1
/ˈraɪp/
Fully grown and ready to be picked or eaten.
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repeatedly
B1
/ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/
Many times; again and again.
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secondary
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/ˈsɛkənˌdɛɹi/
less important than the main thing
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monthly
B1
/ˈmʌnθli/
Happening or done once a month.
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briefly
B1
/ˈbɹiːfli/
For a short time.
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severely
B1
/səˈvɪrli/
To a very serious or great degree.
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devastating
B1
/ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋ/
Causing very great harm, destruction, or damage.
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homemade
B1
/ˌhoʊmˈmeɪd/
made at home rather than in a factory or shop
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courageous
B1
/kəˈɹeɪd͡ʒəs/
Having or showing courage; brave.
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moreover
B1
/moɹˈoʊ.vɚ/
In addition to what has already been said; besides.
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encouraging
B1
/ɪnˈkɝɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/
Giving hope, confidence, or a positive feeling
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firmly
B1
/ˈfɝmli/
In a strong, definite way that shows determination.
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shameful
B1
/ˈʃeɪmfəl/
So bad that it causes shame or disgrace.
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strategic
B1
/stɹəˈti.dʒɪk/
Done as part of a careful plan to reach a goal.
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regional
B1
/ˈɹiːd͡ʒənəl/
Relating to or limited to a particular area or part of a country.
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swollen
B1
/ˈswoʊ.lən/
Larger than normal, often because of injury or illness.
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stressful
B1
/ˈstɹɛsfəl/
Causing worry or mental pressure.
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increasingly
B1
/ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋgli/
More and more over time.
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initially
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/ɪˈnɪʃəli/
At the beginning; at first.
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