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English Vocabulary
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frequently
B1
/ˈfriːkwəntli/
Often; many times.
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illegally
B1
/ɪˈliːɡəli/
In a way that breaks the law.
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virtual
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/ˈvɜɹt͡ʃuəl/
Existing or done on a computer or online rather than in the physical world.
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substantial
B1
/səbˈstænʃəl/
Large in amount, size, or importance.
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meaningful
B1
/ˈmi.nɪŋ.fl̩/
Having real importance, value, or purpose.
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Mediterranean
B1
/ˌmɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnɪən/
Relating to the Mediterranean Sea and the countries around it.
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occasional
B1
/əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəl/
Happening from time to time, but not often.
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athletic
B1
/æθˈlɛtɪk/
Having a strong, fit, and muscular body.
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worthwhile
B1
/ˌwɜː(ɹ)θˈwaɪl/
Important or useful enough to be worth the time, money, or effort.
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effectively
B1
/ɪˈfɛktɪvli/
In a way that produces a good result.
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damp
B1
/dæmp/
Slightly wet, in an unpleasant or unwanted way.
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oral
B1
/ˈɔ.ɹəl/
Spoken rather than written.
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steep
B1
/stiːp/
Rising or falling sharply at a high angle.
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accidental
B1
/ˌæk.sɪˈdɛn.tl̩/
Happening by chance and not on purpose.
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furthermore
B1
/ˈfɝ.ðɚˌmoɹ/
In addition; what is more (used to add another point).
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orderly
B1
/ˈɔɹdɚli/
Neat, tidy, and well arranged.
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destructive
B1
/dɪˈstɹʊktɪv/
Causing a lot of damage or harm.
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literary
B1
/ˈlɪtəɹɛ(ə)ɹi/
Relating to literature or written works.
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dependent
B1
/dɪˈpɛndənt/
Needing someone or something for support or in order to exist.
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abnormal
B1
/ˌæbˈnɔɹ.ml̩/
different from what is normal or expected, often in a worrying way
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extinct
B1
/ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
No longer existing, with no living members left.
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tightly
B1
/ˈtaɪtli/
Firmly and securely; in a way that is hard to move or undo.
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hasty
B1
/ˈheɪsti/
Done quickly and without enough thought or care.
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typically
B1
/ˈtəp.ə.kə.li/
Usually; in most cases.
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frequent¹
B1
/ˈfɹiː.kwənt/
Happening or doing something often.
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controversial
B1
/ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.ʃəl/
Causing strong public disagreement or argument.
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enthusiastic
B1
/ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
Showing great excitement and interest in something.
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nonetheless
B1
/ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/
In spite of what has just been said; nevertheless.
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intentionally
B1
/ɪnˈtɛn(t)ʃənəli/
on purpose; deliberately.
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canned
B1
/kænd/
Stored and preserved in a sealed metal can.
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prominent
B1
/ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/
Important and well known.
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hopeful
B1
/ˈhoʊpfl̩/
Feeling that something good is likely to happen.
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subconscious
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/sʌbˈkɑn.ʃəs/
Happening in the part of your mind that you are not fully aware of.
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downhill
B1
/ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/
toward the bottom of a hill or slope
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productive
B1
/pɹəˈdʌk.tɪv/
Getting a lot done; achieving good results.
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face-to-face
B1
/ˈfeɪstuːˈfeɪs/
Done with people in each other's presence, not at a distance.
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racial
B1
/ˈɹeɪʃəl/
Relating to a person's race or to differences between races.
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formally
B1
/ˈfɔɹ.mə.li/
In a serious or official way, following accepted rules.
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onstage
B1
/ˌɑːnˈsteɪdʒ/
Onto or on the part of the stage that the audience can see.
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tiring
B1
/ˈtaɪəɹɪŋ/
Making you feel that you need rest; exhausting.
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fluffy
B1
/ˈflʌfi/
covered with or resembling soft, light fibers, fur, feathers, or down
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simultaneously
B1
/ˌsaɪmlˈteɪnɪəsli/
At the same time.
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professionally
B1
/prəˈfɛʃənəli/
in a professional manner
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intensive
B1
/ˌɪnˈtɛnsɪv/
involving a lot of work or effort in a short time; highly concentrated.
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lasting
B1
/ˈlastɪŋ/
Continuing for a long time without changing.
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graphic
B1
/ˈɡɹæfɪk/
Very clear and detailed, especially in describing something unpleasant like sex or violence.
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vivid
B1
/ˈvɪvɪd/
Producing clear, strong, lifelike images in the mind.
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memorable
B1
/ˈmɛm.(ə)ɹə.bl̩/
Worth remembering because it is special, important, or remarkable.
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middle-aged
B1
/ˌmɪdl̩ˈeɪd͡ʒd/
Being roughly between 45 and 65 years old; neither young nor old.
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continuous
B1
/kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/
Happening or existing without any break or interruption.
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newborn
B1
/ˈnuːbɔrn/
Recently born.
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trustworthy
B1
/ˈtɹʌstˌwɜɹ.ði/
Deserving to be trusted; reliable and honest.
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unexpectedly
B1
/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/
In a way that was not expected; surprisingly.
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outdoor
B1
/ˈaʊtˌdɔr/
Existing, happening, or used in the open air rather than inside a building.
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indoors
B1
/ɪnˈdɔɹz/
Inside a building, rather than outside.
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unclear
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/ʌnˈklɪɚ/
Not easy to understand or know for certain.
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socially
B1
/ˈsoʊʃəli/
In a way that relates to society as a whole.
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largely
B1
/ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ.li/
Mostly; for the most part.
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misty
B1
/ˈmɪsti/
Covered with mist; not clear because of fine water drops in the air.
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molecular
B1
/məˈlɛk.jə.ləɹ/
relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules
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wildly
B1
/ˈwaɪldli/
In an uncontrolled or violent way.
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outdoors
B1
/aʊtˈdɔː(ɹ)z/
In or into the open air, not inside a building.
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genetically
B1
/d͡ʒəˈneɾɪkli/
In a way relating to genes or genetics.
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unwell
B1
/ʌnˈwɛl/
Not feeling healthy; slightly ill.
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inconvenient
B1
/ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənt/
Causing trouble, difficulty, or discomfort; not suiting your needs or plans.
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barefoot
B1
/ˈbɛɹfʊt/
wearing nothing on the feet
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fashionable
B1
/ˈfæʃənəbl̩/
Following the current popular style; in fashion.
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disastrous
B1
/dɪˈzæs.tɹəs/
Causing great harm, damage, or a very bad result.
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envious
B1
/ˈɛnviːəs/
Feeling or exhibiting envy; jealously desiring the excellence or good fortune of another; maliciously grudging.
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impotent
B1
/ˈɪm.pə.tənt/
unable to copulate, usually referring to a man
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irregular
B1
/ɪˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/
Not happening at equal or expected times
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lifelong
B1
/ˈlaɪf.lɔːŋ/
Lasting for the whole of a person's life.
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abstract¹
B1
/ˈæbˌstɹækt/
based on general ideas rather than real or practical things
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unwanted
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/ʌnˈwɒntɪd/
Not wanted or welcome.
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primarily
B1
/pɹaɪˈmɛɹ.əli/
Mainly; for the most part.
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underage
B1
/ˌʌndəɹˈeɪd͡ʒ/
Younger than the legal age allowed for something, such as drinking or voting.
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aloud
B1
/əˈlaʊd/
In a voice that can be heard, not silently.
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violently
B1
/ˈvaɪ(ə)ləntli/
In a way that uses physical force to hurt or damage.
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incorrect
B1
/ˌɪn.kəˈɹekt/
Not correct; wrong.
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agricultural
B1
/ˌæɡ.ɹɪˈkʌl.tʃə.ɹəl/
Relating to farming or the growing of crops and raising of animals.
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politely
B1
/pəˈlaɪtli/
In a way that shows good manners and respect for others.
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graceful
B1
/ˈgreɪsfəl/
Moving in a smooth, elegant, and beautiful way.
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stylish
B1
/ˈstaɪlɪʃ/
Attractive and fashionable in appearance or design.
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protestant
B1
/ˈpɹɑtɪstənt/
of or relating to Protestants or Protestantism
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dangerously
B1
/ˈdeɪndʒɝəsli/
In a way that could cause harm or injury.
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circular
B1
/ˈsɝ.kjə.lɚ/
Shaped like a circle; round.
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lawful
B1
/ˈlɔfl̩/
Allowed by or in accordance with the law.
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persuasive
B1
/pə(ɹ)ˈsweɪsɪv/
Good at making people agree or believe something; convincing.
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unworthy
B1
/ʌnˈwɝði/
lacking in value or merit
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enjoyable
B1
/ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪ.ə.bl̩/
Giving pleasure; pleasant and fun.
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unusually
B1
/ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/
To a degree that is greater than normal; remarkably
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continuously
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/kənˈtɪnjuəsli/
Without any pause or break.
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stormy
B1
/ˈstɔɹmi/
Affected by storms; with strong winds and heavy rain.
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commonly
B1
/ˈkɑmənli/
Often; usually; as a general rule.
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murderous
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/ˈmɝdəɹəs/
Of, characterized by, or pertaining to murder or murderers.
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bravely
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/ˈbɹeɪvli/
In a way that shows courage.
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