English Vocabulary
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set
B1
/sɛt/
To put or place something in a particular position.
hurry
B1
/ˈhʌ.ɹi/
To do something or move quickly because there is little time.
glad
B1
/ɡlæd/
Happy and pleased about something.
amazing
B1
/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
Extremely good; wonderful.
grab
B1
/ɡɹæb/
To take hold of something suddenly and firmly.
otherwise
B1
/ˈʌð.ɚˌwaɪz/
If things were different; or else.
deserve
B1
/dɪˈzɝv/
To be worthy of something good or bad because of how you have acted.
breathe
B1
/briːð/
To take air into your lungs and let it out again.
prepared
B1
/pɹɪˈpɛɹd/
Made ready in advance.
breathing
B1
/ˈbɹiðɪŋ/
The act of taking air in and out of the lungs.
suicide
B1
/ˈsuɪˌsaɪd/
The act of intentionally killing oneself.
concerned
B1
/kənˈsɝnd/
worried about something
pray
B1
/preɪ/
To speak to a god, often to give thanks or ask for help.
fixed
B1
/fɪkst/
Not changing; staying the same.
deliver
B1
/dɪˈlɪv.ɚ/
To take goods, letters, or other items to a place or person.
chase
B1
/t͡ʃeɪs/
To run after someone or something in order to catch them.
council
B1
/ˈkaʊn.səl/
A group of people chosen to manage or govern something, such as a town.
union
B1
/ˈjuː.njən/
An organized group of workers formed to protect their rights and bargain with employers.
warn
B1
/wɔɹn/
To tell someone about a possible danger or problem so they can avoid it.
convince
B1
/kənˈvɪns/
To make someone believe that something is true, often by using arguments or evidence.
exact
B1
/ɪɡˈzækt/
Completely correct and accurate in every detail.
defend
B1
/dɪˈfɛnd/
To protect someone or something from attack or harm.
engaged
B1
/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒd/
Having formally agreed to marry someone.
intend
B1
/ɪnˈtɛnd/
to plan or want to do something.
gee
B1
/d͡ʒiː/
An exclamation used to show surprise, excitement, or mild frustration.
guarantee
B1
/ˌɡæɹ.ənˈtiː/
To promise that something will happen or be done.
deny
B1
/dəˈnaɪ/
To say that something is not true.
package
B1
/pa.ked͡ʒ/
Something wrapped or boxed up to be carried or sent; a parcel.
charity
B1
/ˈt͡ʃɛɹəti/
An organization that helps people in need.
balance
B1
/ˈbæləns/
A state in which different parts or forces are equal or steady, so nothing tips over or dominates.
routine
B1
/ɹuˈtin/
A fixed set of things you usually do in a regular order.
injured
B1
/ˈɪnd͡ʒɚd/
Hurt or harmed physically.
cage
B1
/keɪd͡ʒ/
A container made of bars or wire for keeping animals or birds.
awkward
B1
/ˈaːk.wɐd/
Making you feel embarrassed or uncomfortable.
aim
B1
/eɪm/
To plan or intend to do something.
determined
B1
/dɪˈtɝmɪnd/
Having decided firmly to do something and not letting anything stop you.
motive
B1
/ˈmoʊtɪv/
A reason that makes someone want to do something.
patrol
B1
/pəˈtɹoʊl/
The act of moving around an area regularly to keep it safe and watch for trouble.
fantasy
B1
/ˈfæntəsi/
Something you imagine that is pleasant but unlikely to happen.
capture
B1
/ˈkɛp.(t)ʃɘː/
To catch a person or animal and hold them as a prisoner.
shocked
B1
/ˈʃɑːkt/
Very surprised and upset by something.
pin
B1
/ˈpɪn/
A short, thin piece of metal with a sharp point, used to fasten things together.
aid
B1
/ˈeɪd/
Help or support, especially given to people in need.
brief
B1
/bɹiːf/
Lasting only a short time.
tend
B1
/ˈtɛnd/
To usually do something or be likely to behave in a certain way.
tent
B1
/tɛnt/
A shelter made of cloth stretched over poles, used for camping outdoors.
propose
B1
/pɹəˈpoʊz/
To suggest a plan or course of action for people to consider.
recommend
B1
/ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
To suggest something or someone as good or suitable.
effective
B1
/ɪˈfɛktɪv/
Working well and producing the result you want.
forbidden
B1
/fɚˈbɪ.dn̩/
Not allowed; officially banned.
register
B1
/ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪ.stɚ/
To put your name on an official list in order to do something.
combination
B1
/ˌkɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/
A mix of two or more different things joined together.
assistance
B1
/əˈsɪstəns/
Help given to someone who needs it.
rely
B1
/ɹɪˈlaɪ/
To depend on or trust someone or something to do what you need.
fuss
B1
/fʊs/
Unnecessary worry, excitement, or activity about something small.
helpless
B1
/ˈhɛlplɪs/
Not able to look after yourself or do things without help.
luxury
B1
/ˈlʌɡ.ʒə.ɹi/
Great comfort and pleasure, usually involving expensive things.
accurate
B1
/ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt/
Correct and free from mistakes.
curtain
B1
/ˈkɜɹt(ə)n/
A piece of cloth hung over a window to keep out light or give privacy.
phrase
B1
/fɹeɪz/
A group of words that go together and act as a unit, but do not form a full sentence.
fortunate
B1
/ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt/
Lucky; having or bringing good luck.
confusion
B1
/kənˈfjuːʒən/
A state of not understanding clearly or not knowing what to do.
capacity
B1
/kəˈpæ.sɪ.ti/
The amount that something can hold or contain.
assist
B1
/əˈsɪst/
To help someone do something.
engage
B1
/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/
To take part in something or get involved with it.
involve
B1
/ɪnˈvoːv/
To include something as a necessary part or result
sequence
B1
/ˈsi.kwəns/
A set of things arranged or happening one after another in a particular order.
attract
B1
/əˈtɹækt/
To make someone interested in or want to come to something.
clip
B1
/klɪp/
A small device used to hold things together or in place.
seize
B1
/siːz/
to take hold of something suddenly and firmly
amusing
B1
/əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
Funny and enjoyable; making you laugh or smile.
guidance
B1
/ˈɡaɪdəns/
Help or advice that tells you what to do.
satisfaction
B1
/sætɪsˈfækʃən/
The good, contented feeling you get when you achieve or get what you wanted.
frustrated
B1
/ˈfɹʌs.tɹeɪ.tɪd/
Annoyed and impatient because you cannot do or get what you want.
urge
B1
/ɝd͡ʒ/
To strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do something.
resolve
B1
/ɹɪˈzɑlv/
To find a solution to a problem or difficulty.
accomplish
B1
/əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/
To succeed in doing or completing something.
registration
B1
/ˌɹed͡ʒ.ɪˈstɹæɪ.ʃən/
The act of putting your name on an official list to take part in something.
amazed
B1
/əˈmeɪzd/
Very surprised, often in a way that fills you with wonder.
tease
B1
/tiːz/
To make fun of someone in a playful way.
marketing
B1
/ˈmɑɹkɪtɪŋ/
The activity of promoting, advertising, and selling products or services.
selection
B1
/səˈlɛkʃən/
a range of things to choose from
recommendation
B1
/ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/
A suggestion about the best thing to do.
repeated
B1
/ɹɪˈpiːtɪd/
Happening or done again and again.
preparation
B1
/prɪpəˈreʃən/
The act of getting ready for something.
introduction
B1
/ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃn̩/
The first part of a book, essay, or talk that explains what will follow.
inspire
B1
/ɪnˈspaɪɹ/
To make someone feel they want to do something or to give them new ideas.
contribute
B1
/kənˈtɹɪb.jut/
To give money, help, or ideas toward something shared.
perish
B1
/ˈpeɹɪʃ/
to die or be destroyed, especially suddenly or in harsh conditions
counseling
B1
/ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/
Professional help and advice for dealing with personal problems.
frustration
B1
/fɹʌsˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/
The feeling of being annoyed and impatient when you cannot do what you want.
harness
B1
/ˈhɑɹ.nəs/
To control and use something powerful, such as energy or natural forces.
dedicate
B1
/ˈdɛdəˌkeɪt/
To give all your time and energy to a particular activity or purpose.
ingredient
B1
/ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/
One of the foods or substances you combine to make a dish.
instruction
B1
/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/
A piece of information telling you how to do or use something.
tempt
B1
/ˈtɛmpt/
To make someone want to have or do something, especially something they should avoid.