English Vocabulary
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involved
B1
/ɪnˈvoːvd/
Taking part in something, or connected to it
lately
B1
/ˈleɪt.li/
Recently; in the recent past.
season
B1
/[ˈsi.zn̩]/
One of the four parts of the year: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
expected
B1
/ɪkˈspɛk.tɪd/
Thought likely to happen or arrive.
eventually
B1
/ɪˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.ə.li/
In the end, especially after a long time or many problems.
positive
B1
/ˈpɑzɪtɪv/
Hopeful, confident, and focused on good things.
march
B1
/mɑɹt͡ʃ/
An organized walk by many people to protest or support something.
former
B1
/ˈfɔɹmɚ/
Belonging to an earlier time; previous.
spending
B1
/ˈspɛndɪŋ/
The amount of money that is spent, especially by a government or organization.
sometime
B1
/ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/
At a time that is not stated exactly.
previously
B1
/ˈpɹivi.əsli/
At an earlier time; before now.
normally
B1
/ˈnɔɹ.mə.li/
Usually; most of the time.
current
B1
/kəˈrɛɳʈ/
Happening or existing now; belonging to the present time.
flash
B1
/flæʃ/
To shine suddenly and brightly, often for a short time.
possibility
B1
/ˌpɑ.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/
The chance that something may happen or be true.
term
B1
/tɝm/
A word or phrase used to name a particular thing, often in a special field.
afterwards
B1
/ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/
At a later time; after something else has happened.
launch
B1
/lɑːnt͡ʃ/
To start something new, such as a product, project, or campaign.
warrior
B1
/ˈwɔɹiɚ/
A brave or experienced fighter, especially in past times.
frozen
B1
/ˈfɹoʊzn̩/
Turned hard because of extreme cold; in ice form.
occasion
B1
/əˈkeɪʒən/
A particular time when something happens.
ad
B1
/ˌeɪˈdi/
a picture, short film, or notice that tries to sell something or give information
monitor
B1
/ˈmɑ.nɪ.tɚ/
A screen that shows information from a computer.
previous
B1
/ˈpɹi.vi.əs/
Happening or existing before the present one in time or order.
farewell
B1
/fɛɹˈwɛl/
Goodbye (said when leaving, often for a long time).
session
B1
/ˈsɛʃən/
A period of time spent doing a particular activity.
stretch
B1
/stɹɛt͡ʃ/
To reach out your arms, legs, or body to their full length.
meanwhile
B1
/ˈmiːnwaɪl/
During the time between two events; in the time being.
experienced
B1
/ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/
Having a lot of knowledge or skill from doing something for a long time.
development
B1
/ˈɖɛʋᵊ.ləp.mᵻnʈ/
The process of growing or changing into something bigger, stronger, or more advanced.
constantly
B1
/ˈkɑnstənʔli/
All the time or very often; again and again.
tense
B1
/tɛns/
A form of a verb that shows when an action happens, such as past, present, or future.
currently
B1
/ˈkʌɹ ənt.li/
At the present time; now.
shortly
B1
/ˈʃɔɹtli/
In a short time; soon.
temporary
B1
/ˈtɛmp(əˌɹ)ɛɹi/
Lasting for only a limited time; not permanent.
damaged
B1
/ˈdæmɪd͡ʒd/
Harmed, broken, or spoiled in some way.
terrified
B1
/ˈtɛɹɪfaɪd/
Extremely frightened.
permanent
B1
/ˈpɜɹ.mə.nənt/
Lasting for a very long time or for ever; not temporary.
nap
B1
/ˈnæp/
A short sleep, usually during the day.
groom
B1
/ɡɹum/
To clean and care for an animal's coat by brushing it.
overnight
B1
/əʊvə(ɹ)ˈnaɪt/
For or during the night.
era
B1
/iə.ɹə/
A period of history marked by a particular character or set of events.
cycle
B1
/ˈsaɪ.kəl/
A set of events that happen again and again in the same order.
eternity
B1
/ɪˈtɝnɪti/
Time that has no end; endless time.
old-fashioned
B1
/oʊldˈfæʃənd/
No longer modern; out of date.
absence
B1
/ˈæb.s(ə)n̩s/
the fact of not being in a place where you are usually expected
depression
B1
/dəˈpɹɛʃn̩/
A mental illness that makes someone feel very sad and hopeless for a long time.
accompany
B1
/əˈkʌm.pə.ni/
To go somewhere together with someone.
annual
B1
/ˈæn.ju.əl/
Happening once every year.
occasionally
B1
/əˈkeɪʒənəli/
From time to time; now and then, but not often.
tick
B1
/tɪk/
The short, regular sound made by a clock or watch.
frequency
B1
/ˈfɹiːkwənsi/
How often something happens within a period of time.
casual
B1
/ˈkæʒ(u)əl/
Relaxed and informal; not formal or smart.
decade
B1
/ˈdɛkeɪd/
A period of ten years.
efficient
B1
/ɪˈfɪʃənt/
Working well without wasting time, effort, or money.
extend
B1
/ɛkˈstɛnd/
To make something longer or larger in size, time, or scope.
deadline
B1
/ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/
A time or date by which something must be finished.
antique
B1
/ˌænˈtik/
Old and valuable because of its age and history.
unite
B1
/juˈnaɪt/
To join people together for a common purpose.
pause
B1
/pɔz/
A short stop in activity or speech before continuing.
dusty
B1
/ˈdʌsti/
Covered with a layer of dust.
permanently
B1
/ˈpɝmənəntli/
In a way that lasts for ever or for a very long time.
baggage
B1
/ˈbæɡɪd͡ʒ/
The bags and cases you take with you when travelling.
dynasty
B1
/ˈdaɪnəsti/
A series of rulers who all belong to the same family.
rebuild
B1
/ɹiːˈbɪld/
To build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed.
babysitter
B1
/ˈbeɪ̯biˌsɪtɚ/
A person who looks after children for a short time while the parents are away.
newly
B1
/ˈnuli/
Very recently; only a short time ago.
historic
B1
/hɪˈstɔɹɪk/
Important in history; likely to be remembered for a long time.
monthly
B1
/ˈmʌnθli/
Happening or done once a month.
briefly
B1
/ˈbɹiːfli/
For a short time.
increasingly
B1
/ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋgli/
More and more over time.
combine
B1
/kəmˈbaɪn/
To join two or more things together to make a single thing.
spelling
B1
/ˈspɛlɪŋ/
The way letters are put together to form a word.
occasional
B1
/əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəl/
Happening from time to time, but not often.
worthwhile
B1
/ˌwɜː(ɹ)θˈwaɪl/
Important or useful enough to be worth the time, money, or effort.
workout
B1
/ˈwɝk.aʊ̯t/
A period of physical exercise.
correction
B1
/kəˈɹɛkʃən/
A change that fixes a mistake.
wrapping
B1
/ˈɹæp.ɪŋ/
The material used to cover or enclose something.
simultaneously
B1
/ˌsaɪmlˈteɪnɪəsli/
At the same time.
intensive
B1
/ˌɪnˈtɛnsɪv/
involving a lot of work or effort in a short time; highly concentrated.
lasting
B1
/ˈlastɪŋ/
Continuing for a long time without changing.
educate
B1
/ˈɛd͡ʒ.ʊˌkeɪt/
To teach someone over a period of time, especially at a school.
inconvenient
B1
/ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənt/
Causing trouble, difficulty, or discomfort; not suiting your needs or plans.
highlight
B1
/ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/
To draw attention to something so people notice how important it is.
sophomore
B1
/ˈsɑf.mɔɹ/
A second-year student at a US high school or university.
fortnight
B1
/ˈfɔɹt.naɪt/
A period of two weeks.
afterward
B1
/ˈæf.tɚ.wɚd/
At a later time; after something has happened.
coloured
B1
/ˈkʌlɝd/
Having a colour, or a particular colour rather than black or white.
ironing
B1
/ˈaɪɝnɪŋ/
The activity of pressing clothes smooth with a hot iron
traditionally
B1
/tɹəˈdɪʃ.ə.nə.li/
According to long-established custom.
prohibition
B1
/ˌpɹoʊ(h)ɪˈbɪʃən/
The act of officially forbidding something.
attain
B1
/əˈteɪn/
To achieve something after a lot of effort.
diagram
B1
/ˈdaɪəˌgræm/
A simple drawing or plan that shows how something works or how its parts relate.
cultivate
B1
/ˈkʌltɪveɪt/
To prepare and use land to grow crops or plants.
summertime
B1
/ˈsʌmɚˌtaɪm/
the season or period of summer
interval
B1
/ˈɪntɚvəl/
a period of time between two events.