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English Vocabulary
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steadily
B1
/ˈstɛdɪli/
At a regular, continuous rate without sudden changes.
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festive
B1
/ˈfɛstɪv/
Cheerful and full of fun, as at a holiday or celebration.
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parental
B1
/pəˈɹen.təl/
Relating to or typical of a parent.
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homesick
B1
/ˈhoʊmˌsɪk/
unhappy because one is away from home and misses familiar people and places
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afterward
B1
/ˈæf.tɚ.wɚd/
At a later time; after something has happened.
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coloured
B1
/ˈkʌlɝd/
Having a colour, or a particular colour rather than black or white.
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accurately
B1
/ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt.li/
In a correct way, with few or no mistakes.
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passive
B1
/ˈpæsɪv/
Accepting what happens without taking action or resisting.
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technological
B1
/ˌtɛk.nəˈlɑ.dʒɪ.kəl/
Relating to technology, especially modern science and machines.
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unfit
B1
/ənˈfɪt/
Not good enough or not suitable for a particular purpose.
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prosperous
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/ˈpɹɑs.pə.ɹəs/
Wealthy and successful.
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evident
B1
/ˈɛv.ə.dənt/
Easy to see or understand; clearly true.
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coastal
B1
/ˈkoʊstəl/
Located on or near the coast, or relating to the coast.
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residential
B1
/ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/
Consisting of homes rather than offices, shops, or factories.
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auxiliary
B1
/ɔɡˈzɪl.(jə).ɹi/
Giving extra help or support to something more important.
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hearty
B1
/ˈhɑɹti/
Warm, friendly, and sincere.
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earnest
B1
/ˈɝ.nɪst/
Serious and sincere in what you say or do.
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traditionally
B1
/tɹəˈdɪʃ.ə.nə.li/
According to long-established custom.
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unrelated
B1
/ˌənrɪˈleɪtɪd/
Not connected with each other
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penniless
B1
/ˈpɛ.nɪ.ləs/
Having no money at all; very poor.
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diverse
B1
/daɪˈvɝs/
Made up of many different kinds of people or things.
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distinctly
B1
/dɪˈstɪŋktli/
In a clear way that is easy to see, hear, or understand.
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moderate¹
B1
/ˈmɑdəɹət/
Not too much and not too little; within reasonable limits.
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unheard
B1
/ʌnˈhɜː(ɹ)d/
Not heard by anyone.
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faraway
B1
/ˈfɑɹəweɪ/
Very distant in space or time.
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animated
B1
/ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ.tɪd/
Full of life, energy, and excitement.
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continually
B1
/kənˈtɪnjuəli/
Again and again; very often.
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slipper
B1
/ˈslɪpəɹ/
a soft, comfortable shoe that is easy to put on and is often worn indoors
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accessible
B1
/əkˈsɛs.ɪ.bəl/
Easy to reach, enter, or get to.
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upward
B1
/ˈʌpwɚd/
Toward a higher place or level.
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brightly
B1
/ˈbɹaɪtli/
In a way that gives off a lot of light.
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improper
B1
/ɪmˈpɹɔp.ə/
Not suitable, right, or correct for the situation.
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widespread
B1
/ˌwaɪdˈspɹɛd/
Found or happening over a large area or among many people.
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hard-working
B1
/ˌhɑːrˈdwɝːkɪŋ/
Putting a lot of effort and energy into work.
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talkative
B1
/ˈtɔ.kə.ɾɪv/
Liking to talk a lot.
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downward
B1
/ˈdaʊnwɚd/
Toward a lower place, level, or amount.
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uphill
B1
/ˈʌpˌhɪl/
sloping or leading upward
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boldly
B1
/ˈboʊldli/
In a brave and confident way.
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owing
B1
/ˈoʊ.ɪŋ/
Still needing to be paid; owed as a debt.
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proverb
B1
/ˈpɹɑvɝb/
A short, well-known saying that expresses a piece of common wisdom or advice.
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outward
B1
/ˈaʊt.wɚd/
Relating to how something appears on the surface, rather than what is really felt inside.
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fluent
B1
/ˈfluənt/
Able to speak or write a language easily and accurately.
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similarly
B1
/ˈsɪm.əli/
In almost the same way.
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abundant
B1
/əˈbʌn.dənt/
existing in large amounts; more than enough
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visually
B1
/ˈvɪzju.əli/
By means of sight; in a way relating to seeing.
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evenly
B1
/ˈiːvənli/
In equal amounts or shares.
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favorable
B1
/ˈfeɪ.vɚ.əbl/
Showing approval or support.
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uncontrollable
B1
/ˌənkənˈtroʊləbəl/
Impossible to control, stop, or hold back.
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oily
B1
/ˈɔɪli/
Covered with or containing oil.
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orbital
B1
/ˈɔrbɪtəl/
relating to an orbit or to motion around another body
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breathless
B1
/ˈbɹɛθləs/
Having difficulty breathing, especially after effort.
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stricken
B1
/ˈstɹɪkən/
Seriously affected by something bad such as illness or disaster.
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possessive
B1
/pəˈzes.ɪv/
Wanting to control someone and not share them with others.
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excitedly
B1
/ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
In a way that shows excitement or eagerness.
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furthest
B1
/ˈfɜː(ɹ)ðɪst/
At or to the greatest distance in space or time.
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second-hand
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already owned or used by someone else; not new
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overjoyed
B1
/ˌoʊvɚˈd͡ʒɔɪd/
Extremely happy.
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consequently
B1
/ˈkɑːnsɪˌkwɛntli/
As a result of something; therefore.
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lovingly
B1
/ˈlʌvɪŋli/
In a way that shows love or affection.
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tasteless
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/ˈteɪstləs/
Having no flavour.
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monetary
B1
/ˈmɑː.nə.ter.i/
relating to money, or measured and paid in money
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recycled
B1
/riːˈsaɪkəld/
Made from materials that have been processed and used again.
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nutritious
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/nuːˈtɹɪʃəs/
Full of the substances that the body needs to stay healthy.
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timely
B1
/ˈtaɪmli/
Happening or done at the right or most useful moment.
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next-door
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Located in the building or room immediately next to yours.
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forgetful
B1
/fərˈɡɛtfəl/
likely to forget things or unable to remember them well
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humorous
B1
/ˈhjuːməɹəs/
Funny and amusing; making people laugh.
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upstream
B1
/ˌʌpˈstriːm/
toward a river's source or against the direction of its current
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humid
B1
/ˈhjuːmɪd/
Having a lot of moisture in the air; warm and damp.
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hearted
B1
/ˈhɑɹtɪd/
Having a particular kind of heart or character (used in combinations).
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noticeable
B1
/ˈnoʊtɪsəbl̩/
Easy to see or notice.
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indirectly
B1
/ˌɪn.dɪˈɹek(t).li/
In a way that is not direct or immediate.
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scenic
B1
/ˈsiːnɪk/
Having beautiful natural views.
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unfriendly
B1
/ʌnˈfɹɛn(d)li/
Not kind or welcoming; behaving in a cold or hostile way.
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farthest
B1
/ˈfɑɹðɪst/
To or at the greatest distance in space or time.
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internationally
B1
/ˌɪntɝˈnæʃənɑːli/
in a way that involves many countries; around the world.
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anxiously
B1
/ˈæŋ(k).ʃəs.li/
In a worried or nervous way.
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systematic
B1
/ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/
Done in a careful, organized, and thorough way according to a plan.
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northwestern
B1
/nɔːθˈwɛstn̩/
In, from, or facing the northwest.
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ecological
B1
/ˌiːkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/
Relating to the relationships between living things and their environment.
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statutory
B1
/ˈstæt͡ʃəˌtɔɹi/
prescribed or authorized by or punishable under a statute
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unfairly
B1
/ənˈfɛrli/
In a way that is not fair or just.
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impressionable
B1
/ɪmˈprɛʃənəbəl/
easily influenced because one is inexperienced, sensitive, or receptive to new ideas
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warmly
B1
/ˈwɔɹmli/
In a friendly, affectionate way.
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piety
B1
/ˈpaɪ.ɪ.ti/
Deep respect for God and a strong commitment to religion.
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carelessly
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/ˈkɛɹləsli/
In a way that shows a lack of attention or care.
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informative
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/ɪnˈfɔɹmətɪv/
Giving useful or interesting facts.
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shadowy
B1
/ˈʃæd.oʊ.i/
Full of shadows; dark and hard to see in.
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pleasantly
B1
/ˈplɛzəntli/
In a way that is enjoyable and gives pleasure.
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curiously
B1
/ˈkjʊɹ.i.əs.li/
In a way that shows you want to know or learn about something.
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wasteful
B1
/ˈweɪstfəl/
Using more money, time, or resources than is necessary.
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rudely
B1
/ˈɹuːdli/
In a way that is not polite.
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well-dressed
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Wearing attractive, fashionable, or smart clothes.
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vividly
B1
/ˈvɪvɪdli/
In a clear and detailed way that creates strong mental images.
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unresponsive
B1
/ˌʌn.rɪˈspɑːn.sɪv/
not reacting or replying to communication, influence, or a stimulus
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geographical
B1
/d͡ʒiəˈɡɹæfɪkl̩/
Relating to geography or the physical features of an area.
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