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English Vocabulary
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107 words
security
B1
/səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/
the state of being safe and protected from danger
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mess
B1
/mɛs/
A dirty or untidy state; a place where things are not in order.
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department
B1
/dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/
A separate part of a large organization, company, or shop.
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hearing
B1
/ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/
The ability to hear sounds.
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sight
B1
/saɪt/
The ability to see.
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responsibility
B1
/ɹɪˌspɑn.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/
A duty or task that you are expected to deal with.
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reality
B1
/ɹiˈæləti/
The way things really are, as opposed to how they are imagined or hoped to be.
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connection
B1
/kəˈnɛkʃ(ə)n/
A relationship or link between things or events.
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goodness
B1
/ˈɡʊdnəs/
The quality of being kind, moral, and good.
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courage
B1
/ˈkʌ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/
The ability to face danger, pain, or fear without giving up.
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shift
B1
/ˈʃɪft/
A change from one position, idea, or situation to another.
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darkness
B1
/ˈdɑɹknɪs/
The state of having little or no light.
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explosion
B1
/ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/
A sudden, violent burst of energy that causes damage and noise.
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vision
B1
/ˈvɪʒ.n̩/
The ability to see; sight.
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potential
B1
/po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/
A natural ability or quality that could develop in the future.
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possibility
B1
/ˌpɑ.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/
The chance that something may happen or be true.
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collection
B1
/kəˈlɛkʃən/
A group of similar things kept or brought together.
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version
B1
/ˈvɝʒən/
A particular form of something that differs from other forms of the same thing.
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standard
B1
/ˈstændɚd/
A level of quality used to judge how good something is.
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patience
B1
/ˈpæɪ̯.ʃəns/
The ability to stay calm and wait without getting angry or upset.
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comment
B1
/ˈkɒm.ɛnt/
Something you say or write that gives your opinion or reaction.
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judgment
B1
/ˈd͡ʒʌd͡ʒ.mənt/
The ability to make good decisions and form sensible opinions.
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occasion
B1
/əˈkeɪʒən/
A particular time when something happens.
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charm
B1
/t͡ʃɑɹm/
A quality that makes someone or something attractive and pleasing.
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chaos
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/ˈkeɪ.ɑs/
A state of complete confusion and disorder.
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instance
B1
/ˈɪnstəns/
A single example or case of something happening.
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loyalty
B1
/ˈlɔɪəlti/
The quality of staying faithful and giving steady support to someone or something.
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intention
B1
/ɪnˈtɛnʃn̩/
what you plan or mean to do.
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possession
B1
/pəˈzɛʃn̩/
Something that you own.
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appeal
B1
/əˈpil/
The quality of being attractive or interesting.
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privacy
B1
/ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/
The state of being alone and free from the attention of others.
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proposal
B1
/pɹəˈpoʊzəl/
A plan or idea that is suggested formally for others to consider.
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basis
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/ˈbæɪ.sɪs/
The main idea or fact that something is built on or developed from.
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humor
B1
/ˈhjuːmɚ/
The quality of being funny or amusing.
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weakness
B1
/ˈwik.nɪs/
The state of not being physically or mentally strong.
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misunderstanding
B1
/ˌmɪsʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/
A failure to understand something correctly; a mistaken idea about its meaning.
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combination
B1
/ˌkɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/
A mix of two or more different things joined together.
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document
B1
/ˈdɑkjʊmənt/
An official or formal piece of writing that gives information or proof.
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kindness
B1
/ˈkaɪnd.nəs/
The quality of being kind, caring, and generous toward others.
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principle
B1
/ˈprɪnsəpəl/
A basic truth or rule that explains how something works or guides how you act.
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arrangement
B1
/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/
A plan or agreement made so that something can happen.
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eternity
B1
/ɪˈtɝnɪti/
Time that has no end; endless time.
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honesty
B1
/ˈɑ.nɪ.sti/
The quality of being truthful and not cheating or lying.
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confusion
B1
/kənˈfjuːʒən/
A state of not understanding clearly or not knowing what to do.
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capacity
B1
/kəˈpæ.sɪ.ti/
The amount that something can hold or contain.
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sickness
B1
/ˈsɪknɪs/
The state of being ill, or a particular illness.
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curiosity
B1
/ˌkjʊɹ.iˈɑ.sə.ti/
A strong desire to know or learn about something.
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leadership
B1
/ˈlidɚʃɪp/
The ability or quality of being a good leader.
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variety
B1
/vəˈɹaɪ.ə.ti/
A number of different things of the same general kind.
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examination
B1
/ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
A formal test of knowledge or skill, usually written and taken under timed conditions.
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inspection
B1
/ɪnˈspɛkʃən/
The act of looking at something closely to check its condition.
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relation
B1
/ɹəˈlæ̝ɪʃ(ə)n/
The way in which two or more things are connected.
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consideration
B1
/kənˌsɪd.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/
Careful thought about something before making a decision.
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notion
B1
/ˈnoʊʃən/
An idea or belief about something.
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opposition
B1
/ˌɑ.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
Strong disagreement with, or resistance to, something.
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warmth
B1
/wɔɹmθ/
A pleasant, moderate level of heat.
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phenomenon
B1
/fəˈnɑ.məˌnɑn/
Something that happens or exists and can be seen, especially something studied or noticed.
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transportation
B1
/tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/
The system or means of moving people or goods from one place to another.
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recommendation
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/ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/
A suggestion about the best thing to do.
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slavery
B1
/ˈsleɪvəɹi/
The system of owning people as property and forcing them to work.
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achievement
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/əˈt͡ʃiːv.mənt/
Something done successfully, especially after effort or skill.
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introduction
B1
/ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃn̩/
The first part of a book, essay, or talk that explains what will follow.
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pharmacy
B1
/ˈfɑɹməsi/
A shop where medicines are prepared and sold.
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isolation
B1
/ˌɑesəˈlæɪʃən/
The state of being alone or separated from other people
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determination
B1
/dɪˌtɝːməˈneɪʃən/
The quality of trying hard to do something and not giving up.
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plasma
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/ˈplæzmə/
(physical chemistry) a fourth state of matter distinct from solid or liquid or gas and present in stars and fusion reactors
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disturbance
B1
/dɪˈstɜɹ.bəns/
Something that interrupts a normal, peaceful, or regular situation.
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membership
B1
/ˈmɛmbɝˌʃɪp/
The state of belonging to a group or organization.
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transformation
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/ˌtɹæns.fɔɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/
A complete change in the appearance, character, or condition of someone or something, often for the better.
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significance
B1
/səgˈnɪfɪkəns/
The importance or value of something.
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prosperity
B1
/pɹɑˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/
The state of being successful and having plenty of money.
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correction
B1
/kəˈɹɛkʃən/
A change that fixes a mistake.
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probability
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/ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪlɪti/
How likely it is that something will happen.
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HIV
B1
/ˌeɪtʃˌaɪˈviː/
The virus that attacks the immune system and can cause AIDS.
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tendency
B1
/ˈten.dən.si/
A likelihood of behaving or happening in a particular way.
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distinction
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/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
A clear difference between two or more things.
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superstition
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/ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃən/
A belief that is not based on reason, often involving luck, magic, or fear of the unknown.
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fragment
B1
/ˈfɹæɡmənt/
A small piece broken off from something larger.
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eyesight
B1
/ˈaɪˌsaɪt/
The ability to see; how well your eyes work.
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accuracy
B1
/ˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/
The quality of being correct and free from mistakes.
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uncertainty
B1
/ʌnˈsɝtənti/
The state of not being sure or confident about something.
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excellence
B1
/ˈɛksələns/
The quality of being extremely good at something.
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preference
B1
/ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/
A greater liking for one thing over another.
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inscription
B1
/ɪnˈskɹɪpʃən/
Words carved or engraved on something such as a stone, coin, or monument.
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likeness
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/ˈlaɪknəs/
The quality of being similar to someone or something.
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traction
B1
/ˈtræk.ʃən/
the grip produced by friction between a moving object and the surface beneath it
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characteristic
B1
/ˌkæɹ(ə)ktəˈɹɪstɪk/
A typical quality or feature of someone or something.
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diligence
B1
/ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/
Hard, careful, and steady effort in your work or duties.
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willingness
B1
/ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/
The fact of being ready and happy to do something.
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similarity
B1
/ˌsɪm.əˈlæɹ.ə.ti/
The state of being alike, or a feature that two or more things share.
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deficiency
B1
/dɪˈfɪʃənsi/
A lack of something needed, especially something essential to good health.
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warranty
B1
/ˈwɔɹ.ən.ti/
A written promise from a seller to repair or replace a product for free if it breaks within a set time.
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carelessness
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/ˈkɛɹləsnəs/
A lack of care or attention.
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daze
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/deɪz/
A state of being confused and unable to think clearly.
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takeaway
B1
/ˈteɪkəweɪ/
A main point or idea you should remember from something you read or hear.
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limitation
B1
/lɪmɪˈteɪʃən/
A weakness or shortcoming that reduces what something can do.
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