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English Vocabulary
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throat
B1
/ˈθɹoʊt/
The front part of the neck.
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princess
B1
/ˈpɹɪnsɛs/
A daughter or granddaughter of a king or queen.
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nonsense
B1
/ˈnɑn.sɛns/
Words or ideas that have no meaning or are silly and foolish.
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ugh
B1
/ʌɡ/
used to express disgust, aversion, horror, or strong annoyance
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sheriff
B1
/ˈʃɛɹɪf/
The main law-enforcement officer of a county, often elected.
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finding
B1
/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
Something discovered as a result of research or investigation.
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opening
B1
/ˈoʊ.pə.nɪŋ/
A gap or hole that you can pass through or see through.
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access
B1
/ˈækˌsɛs/
The right or chance to use, enter, or reach something.
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signal
B1
/ˈsɪɡnəl/
A sound, gesture, or light used to give information, a warning, or an order.
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gosh
B1
/ɡɑʃ/
a mild expression of surprise, admiration, annoyance, or emphasis
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union
B1
/ˈjuː.njən/
An organized group of workers formed to protect their rights and bargain with employers.
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miracle
B1
/ˈmɪɹ.ə.kəl/
An amazing event that cannot be explained by the laws of nature and is believed to be caused by God.
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edge
B1
/ed͡ʒ/
The outer line or border where something ends.
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surface
B1
/ˈsɜɹ.fəs/
The outer or top layer of something.
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emperor
B1
/ˈemp(ə)ɹə/
The ruler of an empire
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incident
B1
/ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/
An event or occurrence, especially an unusual or unpleasant one.
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trash
B1
/tɹæʃ/
Things that are thrown away because they are no longer wanted; rubbish.
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failure
B1
/ˈfeɪ.ljəɹ/
A lack of success in doing something.
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glory
B1
/ˈɡloɹ.i/
Great honour and admiration earned by an achievement.
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gee
B1
/d͡ʒiː/
An exclamation used to show surprise, excitement, or mild frustration.
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disaster
B1
/dɪˈzas.təː/
A sudden event, such as a flood or earthquake, that causes great damage or loss of life.
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package
B1
/pa.ked͡ʒ/
Something wrapped or boxed up to be carried or sent; a parcel.
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option
B1
/ˈɑpʃən/
One of several things you can choose from.
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league
B1
/liːɡ/
A group of sports teams that compete against one another.
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cap
B1
/kæp/
A soft, close-fitting hat, often with a part that sticks out at the front.
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recording
B1
/ɹɪˈkɔː(ɹ)dɪŋ/
Sound, video, or images stored so they can be played back.
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pattern
B1
/ˈpætɚn/
A repeated decorative design of shapes, lines, or colours.
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cliff
B1
/klɪf/
A high, steep face of rock, often by the sea.
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warrior
B1
/ˈwɔɹiɚ/
A brave or experienced fighter, especially in past times.
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benefit
B1
/ˈbɛn.ə.fɪt/
A good or helpful effect that something has; an advantage.
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goods
B1
/ˈgʊdz/
Things that are made to be bought and sold.
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pit
B1
/ˈpɪt/
A large hole in the ground.
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ward
B1
/wɔɹd/
A section of a hospital for patients who need similar care.
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limit
B1
/ˈlɪm.ɪt/
The greatest amount of something that is allowed or possible.
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mud
B1
/mʌd/
Soft, wet earth.
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ad
B1
/ˌeɪˈdi/
a picture, short film, or notice that tries to sell something or give information
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signature
B1
/ˈsɪɡ.nə.t͡ʃɚ/
Your name written by yourself, used to show who you are or that you approve something.
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farewell
B1
/fɛɹˈwɛl/
Goodbye (said when leaving, often for a long time).
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necklace
B1
/ˈnɛkləs/
A piece of jewellery, such as a chain or string of beads, worn around the neck.
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surgeon
B1
/ˈsɝd͡ʒən/
A doctor who is trained to perform operations on patients.
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album
B1
/ˈælbəm/
A collection of songs released together by a musician.
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rubbish
B1
/ˈɹʌbɪʃ/
Things you throw away because they are no longer wanted; waste.
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locker
B1
/ˈlɑ.kɚ/
a type of storage compartment with a lock, usually used to store personal possessions for public use, such as in schools, railway stations, place of work, gyms, sports centers.
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tent
B1
/tɛnt/
A shelter made of cloth stretched over poles, used for camping outdoors.
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tale
B1
/ˈteːl/
A story, especially one about exciting or imaginary events.
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honeymoon
B1
/ˈhʌn.iˌmuːn/
A holiday taken by a couple just after they get married.
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tube
B1
/tuːb/
A long, hollow object shaped like a pipe.
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burden
B1
/ˈbɝdn̩/
A heavy duty, worry, or responsibility that is hard to bear.
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blessing
B1
/ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/
Something good that you are grateful for.
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rage
B1
/ɹeɪd͡ʒ/
Very strong, uncontrolled anger.
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palm
B1
/pɑːm/
The inner surface of the hand, between the wrist and the fingers.
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temper
B1
/ˈtɛmpɚ/
A tendency to become angry quickly.
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technique
B1
/tɛkˈniːk/
A particular way of doing something that needs skill or knowledge.
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sheet
B1
/ʃiːt/
A large piece of thin cloth put on a bed under and over the sleeper.
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terror
B1
/ˈtɛɹ.ɚ/
Very strong fear.
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pillow
B1
/ˈpɪl.oʊ/
A soft cushion that you rest your head on in bed.
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nap
B1
/ˈnæp/
A short sleep, usually during the day.
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arrow
B1
/ˈæɹoʊ/
A thin, pointed stick that is shot from a bow.
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silk
B1
/sɪlk/
A soft, smooth, expensive cloth woven from threads made by silkworms.
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bin
B1
/bɪn/
A container for rubbish or waste.
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alternative
B1
/ɔːlˈtɜː.nə.tɪv/
One of two or more things you can choose between.
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barrel
B1
/ˈbæɹəl/
A large round container with flat ends, used for storing liquids like beer or oil.
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candle
B1
/ˈkændəl/
A stick of wax with a string through the middle that gives light when it burns.
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luxury
B1
/ˈlʌɡ.ʒə.ɹi/
Great comfort and pleasure, usually involving expensive things.
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sunset
B1
/ˈsʌnˌsɛt/
The time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon.
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pace
B1
/peɪs/
The speed at which something happens or moves.
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aha
B1
/ɑˈhɑ/
used to express sudden understanding, discovery, or recognition
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porter
B1
/ˈpɔɹtɚ/
a very dark sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley
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maximum
B1
/ˈmæksɪməm/
The greatest amount or highest limit that is possible or allowed.
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minimum
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/ˈmɪnəməm/
The smallest amount or lowest level that is possible or allowed.
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approval
B1
/əˈpɹuvəl/
Official permission or agreement that something can happen.
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Atlantic
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/ætˈlæn.tɪk/
The Atlantic Ocean, between the Americas and Europe and Africa.
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journal
B1
/ˈd͡ʒɝnəl/
A book in which you write down your thoughts and daily experiences.
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peanut
B1
/ˈpiˌnʌt/
A small oval nut that grows in a pod underground, often eaten roasted or made into butter.
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bracelet
B1
/ˈbreɪslət/
A band or chain worn around the wrist as decoration.
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medium
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/ˈmiː.di.əm/
A way of communicating or presenting information.
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dot
B1
/dɑt/
A small round mark or spot.
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magician
B1
/məˈd͡ʒɪʃən/
A performer who entertains audiences with tricks and illusions.
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agenda
B1
/əˈd͡ʒɛn.də/
A list of the things to be discussed at a meeting.
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jade
B1
/d͡ʒeɪd/
A hard green or white stone often used for jewellery and carvings
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origin
B1
/ˈoɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪn/
The point or moment at which something begins.
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shelf
B1
/ʃɛlf/
A flat board fixed to a wall or inside a cupboard, used to hold or store things.
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triumph
B1
/ˈtɹaɪ.əmf/
A great success or victory after effort or difficulty.
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popcorn
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/ˈpɑp.kɔɹn/
Corn kernels that burst open and puff up when heated, eaten as a snack.
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phantom
B1
/ˈfæntəm/
A ghost or something that seems to appear but is not really there.
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sunrise
B1
/ˈsʌnɹaɪz/
The time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon.
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jewel
B1
/d͡ʒul/
A precious stone, especially one set in a ring or necklace.
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portal
B1
/ˈpɔːɹtl̩/
a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
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backpack
B1
/ˈbæk.pæk/
A bag carried on your back by straps over the shoulders.
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ape
B1
/eɪp/
A large primate such as a gorilla or chimpanzee, without a tail.
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aspect
B1
/ˈæspɛkt/
A particular part or feature of something.
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gorilla
B1
/ɡəˈɹɪl.ə/
A very large, powerful ape that lives in the forests of central Africa.
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debris
B1
/dəˈbɹiː/
Scattered broken pieces left after something is destroyed or breaks apart.
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marble
B1
/ˈmɑɹ.bəl/
A hard, smooth stone, often white or patterned, used in buildings and statues.
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glimpse
B1
/ˈglɪmps/
A quick, incomplete look at something.
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curve
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/kɚv/
A smooth bend in a line, road, or surface, without sharp angles.
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