English Vocabulary
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hang
B1
/ˈhæŋ/
To attach something at the top so the rest hangs down freely.
entire
B1
/ɪnˈtaɪɚ/
Whole or complete, with no part left out.
stuck
B1
/stʌk/
Unable to move from a place or position.
rid
B1
/ˈrɪd/
To free yourself or a place from something unwanted (used with 'of').
heaven
B1
/ˈhɛvən/
In many religions, the home of God where good people are believed to go after death.
pregnant
B1
/ˈpɹɛɡnənt/
Carrying a developing baby inside the body.
throat
B1
/ˈθɹoʊt/
The front part of the neck.
lay
B1
/leɪ/
To put something down carefully, usually in a flat position.
blind
B1
/ˈblaɪ̯nd/
Not able to see.
hanging
B1
/ˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/
Attached at the top so that the rest falls down freely.
turning
B1
/ˈtɝ.nɪŋ/
A place where a road branches off from another; a side road or junction.
universe
B1
/ˈjuːnəˌvɝs/
Everything that exists, including all of space, time, and matter.
distance
B1
/ˈdɪstəns/
The amount of space between two places or points.
gentleman
B1
/ˈd͡ʒɛn.təl.mən/
A polite, well-mannered man.
access
B1
/ˈækˌsɛs/
The right or chance to use, enter, or reach something.
covered
B1
/ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/
Having something spread over or laid on top of it.
connection
B1
/kəˈnɛkʃ(ə)n/
A relationship or link between things or events.
cancer
B1
/ˈkæːnsə/
A serious disease in which abnormal cells grow and spread in the body.
location
B1
/loʊˈkeɪʃən/
A particular place or position.
grave
B1
/ɡɹeɪv/
A place in the ground where a dead body is buried, often marked by a stone.
sexual
B1
/sɛk.ʃu.əl/
Relating to physical attraction or activity between people.
aside
B1
/əˈsaɪd/
To or toward one side so as to be out of the way.
central
B1
/ˈsɛntɹ(ə)l/
In or near the middle of an area or thing.
remove
B1
/ɹɪˈmuv/
To take something away from a place.
properly
B1
/ˈpɹɒp.li/
In the correct or right way.
directly
B1
/dɪˈɹek(t).li/
In a straight line or course; straight.
fallen
B1
/ˈfaːlən/
Having dropped to the ground.
presence
B1
/ˈpɹɛz(ə)ns/
The fact of being in a particular place.
precious
B1
/ˈpɹɛʃ.əs/
Very valuable or worth a lot of money.
drag
B1
/ˈdɹæɡ/
To pull something heavy along with effort.
shift
B1
/ˈʃɪft/
A change from one position, idea, or situation to another.
parking
B1
/ˈpɑɹ.kɪŋ/
Space where vehicles can be left for a time.
progress
B1
/ˈpɹɑ.ɡɹɛs/
The process of improving or developing over time.
dump
B1
/dʌmp/
To get rid of something by throwing it away carelessly.
failure
B1
/ˈfeɪ.ljəɹ/
A lack of success in doing something.
setting
B1
/ˈsɛtɪŋ/
The time and place in which something happens, especially in a story.
bow
B1
/ˈboʊ̯/
To bend the head or upper body forward as a sign of respect or greeting.
unique
B1
/juːˈniːk/
Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
bound
B1
/ˈbæʊ̯nd/
Travelling or heading toward a particular place.
guide
B1
/ɡaɪd/
A person who shows others around a place or leads them on a journey.
trail
B1
/tɹeɪl/
A path through the countryside or a rough area.
embarrassed
B1
/ɪmˈbɛɹ.əst/
Feeling awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable, especially in front of other people.
bust
B1
/bʌst/
To break something, or to break open suddenly and forcefully.
champion
B1
/ˈt͡ʃæmpjən/
A person or team that wins a competition.
virus
B1
/ˈvaɪ.ɹəs/
A tiny living agent that causes disease by spreading inside the cells of a living host.
scratch
B1
/skɹæt͡ʃ/
To rub your skin with your nails, often to relieve itching.
distant
B1
/ˈdɪstənt/
Far away in space.
jungle
B1
/ˈd͡ʒʌŋ.ɡ(ə)l/
A thick tropical forest full of wild plants and animals.
link
B1
/lɪŋk/
A connection between people, things, or ideas.
port
B1
/pɔɹt/
A place on the coast where ships dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
recording
B1
/ɹɪˈkɔː(ɹ)dɪŋ/
Sound, video, or images stored so they can be played back.
someplace
B1
/ˈsʌmˌpleɪs/
In, at, or to a place that is not specified; somewhere.
western
B1
/ˈwɛstɚn/
In or from the west of a place.
apology
B1
/əˈpɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/
A statement saying that you are sorry for something you have done.
paradise
B1
/ˈpɛɹ.ə.daɪ̯s/
A very beautiful or perfect place.
helicopter
B1
/ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/
An aircraft with spinning blades on top that let it fly straight up, hover, and land without a runway.
minor
B1
/ˈmaɪ.nəɹ/
Small or not very important.
destruction
B1
/dɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/
The act of destroying something, or the state of being destroyed.
exhausted
B1
/ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/
Extremely tired.
necklace
B1
/ˈnɛkləs/
A piece of jewellery, such as a chain or string of beads, worn around the neck.
pole
B1
/pɒl/
A long, thin, rounded piece of wood or metal used to hold or support something.
internal
B1
/ɪnˈtɜɹ.nəl/
on or relating to the inside of something.
upper
B1
/ˈʌpɚ/
Higher in position than something else.
superior
B1
/sʊˈpɪɹ.i.ɚ/
Better than someone or something else in quality.
entry
B1
/ˈɛntɹi/
The act of going into a place.
mount
B1
/ˈmaʊnt/
To get up onto something, especially a horse or bicycle.
reception
B1
/ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/
The area near the entrance of a hotel or office where visitors are welcomed.
abandon
B1
/əˈbæn.dən/
to leave a person or place forever, especially someone who needs you
hip
B1
/hɪp/
Either of the two parts of the body on each side, below the waist and above the legs.
satellite
B1
/ˈsætəˌlaɪt/
A machine sent into space to orbit the Earth and send back signals or information.
palm
B1
/pɑːm/
The inner surface of the hand, between the wrist and the fingers.
contrary
B1
/ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/
Completely different from or opposed to something in nature or purpose.
crossing
B1
/ˈkɹɔsɪŋ/
A place where you can safely cross a road, railway, or river.
daisy
B1
/ˈdeɪzi/
A small wild flower with white petals and a yellow center.
burst
B1
/bɝst/
To break open suddenly because of pressure from inside.
packing
B1
/ˈpækɪŋ/
The act of putting things into bags or boxes, especially for travel or sending.
closely
B1
/ˈkləʊsliː/
In a careful, attentive way.
boot
B1
/but/
A strong shoe that covers the foot and part of the leg.
turtle
B1
/ˈtɝtl̩/
A reptile with a hard protective shell, living on land or in water.
candidate
B1
/ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪt/
A person who is trying to be elected or chosen for a job or position.
immediate
B1
/ɪˈmi.di.ɪt/
Happening right away, with no delay.
lean
B1
/ˈliːn/
To bend or move your body into a sloping position.
coffin
B1
/ˈkɔfɪn/
A long box in which a dead person is buried or cremated.
arrow
B1
/ˈæɹoʊ/
A thin, pointed stick that is shot from a bow.
located
B1
/ˈloʊkeɪtɪd/
Placed or situated in a particular position.
eastern
B1
/ˈi.stɚn/
Situated in or facing the east.
breast
B1
/bɹɛst/
Either of the two soft parts on a woman's chest that can produce milk.
ladder
B1
/ˈlæd.ɚ/
A frame with steps used for climbing up or down, made of two long pieces joined by rungs.
alternative
B1
/ɔːlˈtɜː.nə.tɪv/
One of two or more things you can choose between.
whale
B1
/weɪl/
A very large mammal that lives in the sea and breathes air through a hole on top of its head.
filling
B1
/ˈfɪlɪŋ/
The food put inside a sandwich, pie, or pastry.
rank
B1
/ˈɹæŋk/
A person's position or level within a group or organization.
locate
B1
/ˈloʊˌkeɪt/
To find the exact position of something.
candle
B1
/ˈkændəl/
A stick of wax with a string through the middle that gives light when it burns.
outer
B1
/ˈaʊtɚ/
On the outside, or farther from the centre.
sunset
B1
/ˈsʌnˌsɛt/
The time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon.